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2,34,"Ed\,  are  you a  student now.\
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marty liquori",2,"BBCode","2005-01-10 17:00:52"
3,34,"Ed\,  are  you a  student now.\
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marty liquori",3,"BBCode","2005-01-10 17:00:52"
7,93,"Do we know each other yet?  I am Chad\, I live in Bellingham.  I know a couple guys down your way that play in the style.  I am thinking of putting together a bi-monthly or monthly Djam up here\, let me know if you are interested.\
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Chad",7,"BBCode","2005-01-11 09:08:52"
10,15,"Nope\, we've not met.  I'm up for anything.  I've not played in many years and when I did\, it was an ES-175.  So consider me a beginner in the genre and with the guitar.  That being said\, I'm an non-politically correct old guy who loves the music.\
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Ron",10,"BBCode","2005-01-11 09:29:39"
11,93,"Very nice\, well I am 46 and I have played for a long time\, rather non politically correct as well\, and I like a lot of different stuff and am not so likely to be a slave to any one style although if you dont have the basics down for this style\, it can be a pain.   Anyway\, I know a fellow down there names Yusuf who is a real good guitarist and he is really into the style.  There are a couple others but their names escape me at the present.  I will let you know when we get the Djam happening.\
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Chad",7,"BBCode","2005-01-11 10:40:41"
22,97,"Hey there how is this new forum :?:",22,"BBCode","2005-01-11 12:27:14"
23,87,"I haven't been able to check it out too much-- very busy today.",23,"BBCode","2005-01-11 12:33:31"
24,15,"Well that works for me.  I played for about 10 years when I was a kid.  Mostly ES-175 and ES-335 and was a pretty good bass player as well.  \
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Things happen and then kids happen and and and.. so now I'm 58 and re-learning if you will.  \
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It's coming back fast\, however my fingers just won't do what I want them to when I want it.  :-)\
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I've got a lovely DuPont and a not so lovely D hole Saga to pound away on and am trying to acquire an EFS four string D hole for grins.\
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So.. let me know.. obviously I'm not in your league but who knows... I'm always up for learning and fun.\
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I'm at WWU several times a week\, let me know if you're up for coffee or whatever.\
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Regards\,\
Ron",10,"BBCode","2005-01-11 10:49:50"
25,93,"Yes Ron I am up for a visit or coffee or something like that.  When you are on campus\, I am in Haggard Hall right next to where the help desk used to be.  From any campus phone\, you can call me at 7524 and we can hook up.\
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Chad",7,"BBCode","2005-01-11 13:34:14"
26,15,"Well that works for me.  I played for about 10 years when I was a kid.  Mostly ES-175 and ES-335 and was a pretty good bass player as well.  \
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Things happen and then kids happen and and and.. so now I'm 58 and re-learning if you will.  \
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It's coming back fast\, however my fingers just won't do what I want them to when I want it.  :-)\
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I've got a lovely DuPont and a not so lovely D hole Saga to pound away on and am trying to acquire an EFS four string D hole for grins.\
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So.. let me know.. obviously I'm not in your league but who knows... I'm always up for learning and fun.\
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I'm at WWU several times a week\, let me know if you're up for coffee or whatever.\
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Regards\,\
Ron",10,"BBCode","2005-01-11 10:51:40"
29,67,"8) As one new to both playing the guitar and pursuing a life long interest in jazz in general I am a bit confused.\
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Where does one start?  Is it important to have learned the changes before you start learning picking patterns?  \
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Django's playing is so neat you can not help wanting to do it yourself.  I have been playing guitar for about 9 months and have learned most of the open string chords and have started to work with Mike's Gypsy picking.   \
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I started with classical technique and still would like to along with the gypsy idea.  I am lucky to have acquired an old patenotte and really like it.\
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greatful for any help or guidance\
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George",29,"BBCode","2005-01-10 22:35:05"
36,75,"Salut\,\
Juste un petit coucou d'un compatriote !\
Amitiés Swing\,\
Raphaël",36,"BBCode","2005-01-12 02:47:15"
38,121,"Salut Raphaël\,\
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J'avais remarqué aussi ta présence sur ce forum anglosaxon car je vois ton nom régulièrement sur Gadjodrom.\
Je crois qu'en plus on habite pas très loin. Je crois me rappeler que tu n'es pas loin de La Défense (c'est bien cela?). Moi je suis sur Montesson\, vers St Germain en Laye: on devrait essayer de se faire un boeuf une fois pour voir.\
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Depuis combien de temps joues-tu du manouche ? Quel est à peu près ton niveau (sans fausse modestie stp): improvisations sur tout morceau\, rythmique (l'un seulement ? les 2 ?) ? sur quelle guitare joues-tu ?\
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Pour ma part\, je joue de la guitare acoustique depuis 12 ans maintenant et je joues du manouche depuis 5 ans. Je joue sur une petite bouche Lebreton dont je suis très content. Je pense avoir un niveau plutôt bon (impro et rythmique) mais pas encore dans le style le plus pur manouche: j'y travaille. Par ailleurs je cherche à monter un groupe à l'occasion avec des gens sympas: je joue avec un ami qui assure la rythmque et un autre pote à la basse éléectrique. C'est sans prétention pour l'instant donc si à l'occasion d'une prochaine répète tu veux te joindre à nous pour un boeuf\, on pourrait faire un essai.\
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Au fait\, si mes questions te gênent\, ne te sens pas non plus obligé de répondre. C'est juste une prise de contact pour en savoir un peu plus.\
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Allez\, à + et keep on swinging !\
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Patrick.",36,"BBCode","2005-01-12 03:18:20"
39,121,"Salut Raphaël\,\
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J'avais remarqué aussi ta présence sur ce forum anglosaxon car je vois ton nom régulièrement sur Gadjodrom.\
Je crois qu'en plus on habite pas très loin. Je crois me rappeler que tu n'es pas loin de La Défense (c'est bien cela?). Moi je suis sur Montesson\, vers St Germain en Laye: on devrait essayer de se faire un boeuf une fois pour voir.\
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Depuis combien de temps joues-tu du manouche ? Quel est à peu près ton niveau (sans fausse modestie stp): improvisations sur tout morceau\, rythmique (l'un seulement ? les 2 ?) ? sur quelle guitare joues-tu ?\
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Pour ma part\, je joue de la guitare acoustique depuis 12 ans maintenant et je joues du manouche depuis 5 ans. Je joue sur une petite bouche Lebreton dont je suis très content. Je pense avoir un niveau plutôt bon (impro et rythmique) mais pas encore dans le style le plus pur manouche: j'y travaille. Par ailleurs je cherche à monter un groupe à l'occasion avec des gens sympas: je joue avec un ami qui assure la rythmque et un autre pote à la basse éléectrique. C'est sans prétention pour l'instant donc si à l'occasion d'une prochaine répète tu veux te joindre à nous pour un boeuf\, on pourrait faire un essai.\
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Au fait\, si mes questions te gênent\, ne te sens pas non plus obligé de répondre. C'est juste une prise de contact pour en savoir un peu plus.\
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Allez\, à + et keep on swinging !\
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Patrick.",39,"BBCode","2005-01-12 03:18:20"
40,87,"I haven't been able to check it out too much-- very busy today.",40,"BBCode","2005-01-11 12:33:31"
56,75,"Hello\,\
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En effet\, je passe beaucoup de temps sur Gadjodrom et sur Hotclub.co.uk a lire les messages et a en poster de temps en temps :)\
En effet je suis à coté de la Défense (à Puteaux).\
Il me semble qu'il s'organisait un Boeuf sur Paris sur le Forum de Gadjodrom\, je vais essayer de retrouver le post et de le faire remonter un peu.\
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Je joue du manouche depuis peu\, malheureusement :) Mais je ne joue plus que ca\, et environ 2heures par jour\, donc ca rattrape toutes ces années passées à jouer d'autres style :)\
Je t'avoue que je me suis surtout concentré sur la rythmique. Je suis dans la phase ou j'apprend le plus de grilles possibles pour être \"tout terrain\" dans les boeufs. Mais deux evenements m'ont fait commencer à me lancer dans les solos (pas l'improvisation pour l'instant\, juste la copie note à note de solo) \, l'achat de Gypsy Picking de Michael Horrowitz\, et les cours que je prend avec Serge Krief depuis peu :)\
Mais bon malgrès tout cela je reste un débutant  (sans fausse modestie malheureusement).\
Je joue sur une Castelluccia petite bouche\, dont je suis particulièrement content :)\
J'ai aussi de mon coté un petit groupe\, avec un compère guitariste\, une amie contrebassiste et une chanteuse qui vient assez souvent. On s'amuse bien\, mais pas de concerts de prévus pour l'instant :) ca serait un plaisir que d'assister à l'une de vos répet'. Merci beaucoup pour l'invitation !\
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C'est assez marrant que tu parles d'Am Ketenes\, j'en parlais il n'y a pas très longtemps sur hotclub pour me lamenter sur ma main droite défectueuse et demander des conseils (car malgrès tout Gypsy Picking reste un livre...)Sais tu si Emmanuel Kassimo donne des cours sur Paris ? car Serge ne fait pas trop travailler la main droite\, ayant lui même perdu beaucoup en jouant sur electrique...\
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A bientot sur un forum ou un autre\, ou même pour un boeuf !\
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Raphaël",36,"BBCode","2005-01-12 13:22:05"
60,121,"Salut Raphael\,\
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Merci des infos et de l'honneteté de ton jugement sur toi-même. C'est vrai que sur Gadjodrom\, oin voit souvent des jeunes qui pensent savoir jouer et qui se la pètent un peu vite et quand tu les rencontre tu t'aperçois vite du fossé entre le virtuel déclaratif et la réalité.\
Rassures-toi\, moi aussi ma main droite manque encore de bon nombre de qualités. J'essaie de jouer une heure par jour après le boulot. Mais comme je rentre souvent vers 21h c'est pas top...\
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enfin\, en tout cas\, ce serait pas mal qu'on essaie de se voir pour une prochaine répète. Histoire de se connaitre. Je te ferai signe la prochaine qu'on organise: probablement vers fin janvier ou quelque chose comme ça.\
J'avais vu Serge Krief une fois aussi il y a quelques années pensant mieux apprendre la main droite et\, j'avais pas mal été déçu (même si c'est un très bon musicien par ailleurs).\
Pour Emmanuel Kassimo malheureusement il habite dans la Creuse (de ce qu'on m'a dit). Car en entendant son disque moi aussi je me suis dit: ce type si il donne des cours\, c'est le mec qu'il me faut... Mais bon\, ça va faire loin...\
Par contre\, je connais Aurélien qui est vers Pontaut Combaut (77 ou 94 je ne sais plus\, enfin Sud est de Paris) et qui est un Cousin  à Emmanuel. Il donne des cours et tu apprend pas mal. J'en ai pris un récemment avec lui et je pense en reprendre de temps en temps. De plus\, il prend le temps d'expliquer bien\, est sympa et prend 30€ pour 2 h ce qui est relativement raisonnable.\
si ça t'intéresse\, je pourrai toujours de donner ses coordonnées.\
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A +\, je te recontacte pour un boeuf sanas prétention bientôt\,\
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Patrick.",36,"BBCode","2005-01-12 13:31:42"
61,121,"Salut Raphael\,\
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Merci des infos et de l'honneteté de ton jugement sur toi-même. C'est vrai que sur Gadjodrom\, oin voit souvent des jeunes qui pensent savoir jouer et qui se la pètent un peu vite et quand tu les rencontre tu t'aperçois vite du fossé entre le virtuel déclaratif et la réalité.\
Rassures-toi\, moi aussi ma main droite manque encore de bon nombre de qualités. J'essaie de jouer une heure par jour après le boulot. Mais comme je rentre souvent vers 21h c'est pas top...\
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enfin\, en tout cas\, ce serait pas mal qu'on essaie de se voir pour une prochaine répète. Histoire de se connaitre. Je te ferai signe la prochaine qu'on organise: probablement vers fin janvier ou quelque chose comme ça.\
J'avais vu Serge Krief une fois aussi il y a quelques années pensant mieux apprendre la main droite et\, j'avais pas mal été déçu (même si c'est un très bon musicien par ailleurs).\
Pour Emmanuel Kassimo malheureusement il habite dans la Creuse (de ce qu'on m'a dit). Car en entendant son disque moi aussi je me suis dit: ce type si il donne des cours\, c'est le mec qu'il me faut... Mais bon\, ça va faire loin...\
Par contre\, je connais Aurélien qui est vers Pontaut Combaut (77 ou 94 je ne sais plus\, enfin Sud est de Paris) et qui est un Cousin  à Emmanuel. Il donne des cours et tu apprend pas mal. J'en ai pris un récemment avec lui et je pense en reprendre de temps en temps. De plus\, il prend le temps d'expliquer bien\, est sympa et prend 30€ pour 2 h ce qui est relativement raisonnable.\
si ça t'intéresse\, je pourrai toujours de donner ses coordonnées.\
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A +\, je te recontacte pour un boeuf sanas prétention bientôt\,\
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Patrick.",39,"BBCode","2005-01-12 13:31:42"
64,15,"Well in the small world department\, I understand that you know Todd and Maria quite well.  \
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I'm looking for an instructor (guitar) in the hope that I might unlearn some fairly bad habits and become a better reader.  Any suggestions?\
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Rgds\,\
Ron",10,"BBCode","2005-01-12 13:53:38"
65,93,"Yes\, Todd called me today and explained what happened.  Pretty funny how that works.  I am probably not the guy to ask about lessons because I am too damn stubborn to take them although I should.  My buddy Mike Meehan give lessons\, but he lives here in town\, Perhaps Yusuf would be willing to give lessons.  He lives in Anacortes and is good or perhaps one of the guys he plays with...  I will see what I can find out.\
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Chad",7,"BBCode","2005-01-12 14:58:03"
67,67,"Hi Caleb\,\
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Thanks for the info.  The two books you mentioned are already on my practice stand and they are very helpful.  Staphane's book is new to me and I will keep my eyes peeled.  What do you play?  I am still experimenting with strings but the galli gypsy jazz that are curently in service sound magnificent. When I connect to an amp I use an OLD kalamazoo tube amp that has been re-wired for current safety concerns.  I don't know what kind of pick-up was installed\, it is directly connected to the bridge - it does a very credible job though.\
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George",29,"BBCode","2005-01-12 08:17:05"
68,40,"George\, good to hear you're already on the right track. I play a Gitane D-500 and I string it with Dell Arte 11's. I have heard differeing oppinions on the Galli strings but most reports have been good. I like the Dell Arte's they sound the most like argentines to me but that is my oppinion. it sounds like you have a Bigtone pick up installed in your guitar. I am not really a fan I prefer the Stimer through fender tube amp Parisian sound but once again My oppinion.",68,"BBCode","2005-01-12 15:20:51"
70,97,"Hi\, hope everything is ok\,The bird did'nt get you in trouble did it?\
I will give JB a call at work today and let him know. After humidifing the Kay it seemed to open it up a bit\, and the argies sound good on it. :D \
             Hope you have a great day!!!!!!!!!",70,"BBCode","2005-01-13 05:52:41"
71,87,"No\, the bird has been behaving. I've just got a little bit left and when it's gone I'll be all done.\
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Good to hear the Kay is opening up- I'll try to get over there some time this weekend to check it out.\
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Later\,\
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Rick",71,"BBCode","2005-01-13 06:13:21"
74,93,"By the way\, you may as well write to my regular email as opposed to this thing.\
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76,67,"Hi Caleb\,\
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I am totally ignorant of the different pickups for guitar.  Is the Stimer built into the bridge or is it a dot ?  Is the Bigtone idea an older application or is it just another option?  My Patenotte has a jack as part of the strap peg on the end.\
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Does the Gitane have a narrow profile neck?  That is one of the reasons I was attracted to the P.  \
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George",29,"BBCode","2005-01-13 06:26:53"
77,40,"The Big tone pick-ups are biult into the bridge and have an end pin jack (from you have described that is what i would say you have). The Stimer is a magnetic pick -up that clips into the sound hole ([url=http://www.gypsyguitars.com]www.gypsyguitars.com[/url] under accessories has them) the stimers were originally made for Selmer style guitars. they make the guitar sound more like an archtop.If you lisaten to later Django recordings when he is playing electric he is using a Stimer equipped Selmer. The bigtone was designed for the player to plug in and still sound accoustic\, unfortunately in my oppinion it doesn't do a very good job through an amp too \"piezoy\" they sound better through a PA system. I am not sure what you mean by neck profile\, the Gitane D-500 neck is very very similar to that of a Classical guitar and can take some getting used to but I love it. these types of guitars were intended to be the best of both guitar worlds (classical+archtop). \
Feel free to post any questions you have on the Gypsy Jazz 101 section of the forum. There are some really Knowledgable guys on this forum who my be able to answer your questions better than I.",68,"BBCode","2005-01-13 08:35:59"
78,87,"No\, the bird has been behaving. I've just got a little bit left and when it's gone I'll be all done.\
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Good to hear the Kay is opening up- I'll try to get over there some time this weekend to check it out.\
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Later\,\
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Rick",78,"BBCode","2005-01-13 06:13:21"
80,116,"Judging from the questions that keep coming up on the Yahoo forum\, I think it would help to have these too:\
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instructional materials for beginners\
grande bouche v. petite bouche\
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Thanks for all the work!\
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MM",80,"BBCode","2005-01-13 12:24:03"
84,57,"Hi Dennis\,\
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talking about what's \"fair\" is tough. It seems that charging the base cost\, $7\, would be a more altruistic route (also non-realistic)\, but really i think charging for time and labor is right. I remember paying Mary and David Gould around 40 each for Rosenberg videos and i was just glad to get them\, i don't think it's really a problem.\
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I also remember receiving videos in the mail for free. tricky subject... as long as you follow your conviction i think people will accept it. whatever you decide\, let me know. I have access to a DVD burner if you want to try the tree-branching method and am still interested in this Ritary dvd...\
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I have a question\, this fleche-dor website... is it your new group or a new group of instruction... if i am correct maanouche swing is your performing ensemble and this is more of a teaching project? Also your signature is [url=httTp://www.fleche]httTp://www.fleche[/url] instead of [url=http://www.fleche]http://www.fleche[/url]. Take care my friend.",84,"BBCode","2005-01-13 15:03:15"
95,3,"Hi Ivan \
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good to hear from you. Are you going to samois again this year?\
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it's definitely tough to decide what's \"fair\"... The best is trading... and of course\, every now and then\, i send free copies to internet friends... i paid  a lot to for videos from mary\, and i was more than happy to get them as well...\
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i just got a dvd burner and i'm trying to figure out how to transfer VHS to DVD...\
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i can get you a copy of the ritary dvd if you want it...\
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also i don't really appreciate how people think my life revolves around copying videos for them as if i owe them anything in the very first place...\
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fleche-dor.com is a personal project of mine... it's basically the Dennis band... where i call all the shots and therefore associate myself with whomever i want...\
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Maanouche Swing\, is a band that i play with just to make money\, i don't particular enjoy playing with them but $$$ is $$$!\
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thanks for the correction on my sig.\
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I remember Mary was talking to you on MSN messenger when i was at your place... my ID is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dennis1043@yahoo.com\">dennis1043@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Peace\
D",95,"BBCode","2005-01-14 13:18:17"
98,3,"j'adore serge krief!!!! il dechire.\
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Lou a une tres bonne technique pour la pompe\, mais pour le solo il joue un peu plus comme raphael fays\, une technique un peu differente   :D ) \
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Mon pote stephane wrembel sera a fontainebleau ce samedi (je pense\, lui il saura t'expliquer les solos)\
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et ritary sera a paris bientot aussi\, il est tres sympa\, tu pourras lui demander ... si tu lui parles dis lui bonjour de ma part \
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D",98,"BBCode","2005-01-14 14:01:28"
101,67,"thanks\, Caleb\
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George",29,"BBCode","2005-01-14 06:47:09"
103,148,"Peerie Willie is on a CD called \"The Shetland Sessions Vol. 1\" on Lismoor Records.  Try looking for it at [url=http://www.musicscotland.com]www.musicscotland.com[/url] or [url=http://www.footstompin.com]www.footstompin.com[/url].  He's also on several of Aly Bain's albums.\
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I'd also recommend The Easy Club and\, if you're willing to get a wee bit weirder\, John Rae's Celtic Feet or Colin Steele.  Both are doing fantastic things with jazz and Scottish music.\
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 - Rod",103,"BBCode","2005-01-15 23:58:55"
111,57,"Monsieur Dennis!\
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Yeah man\, i hope to see you again this year at Samois. We have some great playing to do ;) i remember last year\, when you saw ritary for the first time\, you said \"man that guy looks like Jimmy... who is he?\" maybe this year\, we'll be in there with matcho and tchavolo... so far i've played with don\, adreas\, and angelo... what about you? fapy\, ritary\, stochelo?\
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Ah see\, i always thought Maanouche Swing was the Dennis band. now i understand. btw\, i have recorded a few videos and am going to start making alot more. mostly copies of other solos since i can't improvise... but are there any songs you want to see? take care my friend. i added you on msn. \
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Kind greetings\,\
Ivan Peña",84,"BBCode","2005-01-16 17:20:04"
116,67,"Hi Dennis\,\
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I like these patterns.\
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Sometimes it would be helpful to print info like this for future reference.\
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Do you know how one might do this?  I tried to copy and past but you just get text from the highlighted area.\
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George",116,"BBCode","2005-01-18 08:07:58"
117,3,"hi george\, try right clicking the image and saving it as an image\
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that should work\, u can then open it up and print it out\
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of course\, the easiest in my opinion would just be to get a book of empty tab paper and jot em down!\
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hope that helps\
D",117,"BBCode","2005-01-18 08:20:30"
120,67,"thanks\, I'll try it.\
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I already copied it by hand/ sometimes there are time-saving ideas though.\
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George",116,"BBCode","2005-01-18 08:43:45"
124,97,"Thank you so much for the link\, when I heard the short sample on the Shetland site I knew I needed to hear more of old 'Peerie.   :D \
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      All the Best\,\
                        Steve",124,"BBCode","2005-01-18 11:27:01"
143,67,"I wish you luck.\
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In any project like this that I have ever been involved with the last concern was about the money\
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George",143,"BBCode","2005-01-21 19:08:45"
144,36,"[quote=\"George Brock\"]I wish you luck.\
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In any project like this that I have ever been involved with the last concern was about the money\
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George\, \
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if I am not mistaken in interpreting your message as passively antagonistic then I have the following to say in my defence:\
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1. I was quite obviously posting with tongue in cheek regarding the money issue (note the emoticon in my post)\
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2. You suggested that a grad student might find this a suitable line of inquiry. Although money would of course not be of primary concern\, I remind you that grad students are funded to do their research\, usually to the extent that they can focus their energies on their theses without worrying about holding down a full-time job to pay rent.  Thus\, the size of the stipend would be of some importance in determining whether or not the project was feasible.\
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If I misinterpreted your message and you really were wishing me good luck (as opposed to \"good luck\, there's no chance I'm going to help someone with such a mercenary attitude\")\, then thank you :)",144,"BBCode","2005-01-21 20:21:31"
145,75,"Hello !\
I juste wanted to tell you that your posts in the Bass section are greatly appreciated ! \
I'm not playing bass myself\, but our Bass player comes from a classical background\, and is just starting GJ with us. And your scores helps her a lot :)\
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So thanks :)\
Keep up the good work \
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Raphaël",145,"BBCode","2005-01-22 01:20:54"
147,183,"Hello jmorsi\
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I see you have listed your location as Connecticut - I live in Oxford near Southbury/Lake Zoar. Where do you reside -- want to get together?\
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Let's get together if possible.\
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plankity",147,"BBCode","2005-01-22 08:11:47"
148,183,"Hello jmorsi\
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I see you have listed your location as Connecticut - I live in Oxford near Southbury/Lake Zoar. Where do you reside -- want to get together?\
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Let's get together if possible.\
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plankity",148,"BBCode","2005-01-22 08:11:47"
152,67,"really enjoy you sharing your contributions\
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George",152,"BBCode","2005-01-22 19:49:09"
153,4,"Hey George!\
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Thanks for your note.\
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[quote=\"George Brock\"]really enjoy you sharing your contributions\
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George[/quote]\
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I'm glad that you're enjoying them! Let me know if there are any questions I can answer for you.\
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Best\,\
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Ted",153,"BBCode","2005-01-22 23:32:30"
154,184,"hello \, you mentioned in a post  that you have a jam session video from samois 2004 \, is there any possibilty you could send this video to me? thank you.",154,"BBCode","2005-01-22 23:29:34"
155,3,"Hi it's quite a big file and I have no means of transferring it via the internet. I got it from my friend Ivan\, maybe you can trade with him or something\
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here's his webpage\
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[url=http://www.harlequinsb.com/]http://www.harlequinsb.com/[/url]\
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D",155,"BBCode","2005-01-23 08:49:34"
157,39,"Hello Dennis\,\
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Sorry to hear that you had to cancel the workshop in Northhampton this weekend.  I was going to drive down from Vermont (outside of Burlington.)  Andrew said that you are planning to resched.  \
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I am coming up to Montreal to see Francios play with Patrick Sassious on Feb 4th.  I am interested to know if you will be around that weekend\, if you teach lessons in Montreal and if we could get together. \
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I have been playing music for about 8 years.  I recently sold my main instrument\, a really nice mandolin and bought a Gitane D-500.  I can't get my fingers off of it.  I love playing GJ rhythm.\
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Let me know what you think.\
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Best\,\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-01-23 09:19:33"
158,3,"Hi Jared\
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it's just our luck that the snowstorm had to happen this very weekend. In any case\, it will be rescheduled.\
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I will be going to the patrick saussois concert as well. I do teach lessons in Montreal\, we can certainly get together. If you re still around on sunday evening\, you're welcome to sit in with my band.\
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I have a student who just got a D-500 as well\, they're great instruments for the price. I'm thinking of getting a DG-255 myself to travel around with.\
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When you're in town\, you can reach me here\
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514-998-7618\
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Regards\
Dennis",158,"BBCode","2005-01-23 11:01:33"
161,184,"ah \, im actually good friends with ivan \, ill talk to him \, thanks alot.",154,"BBCode","2005-01-23 12:14:28"
165,39,"Wow\, thanks for the offer to sit in.  For some reason I don't think I am quite ready\, but who knows.  I can play changes to a few tunes.  Unfortunately I won't be there to find out.  We need be back in Vermont on Sunday.  \
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Any chance that we can get together on Saturday?  If not\, no big deal.  I can come up again soon.\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-01-23 15:27:37"
167,3,"I *should* be around that saturday. You have my number\, so give me a call when you're in town or if you need any help navigating around.\
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D",158,"BBCode","2005-01-24 20:07:54"
184,36,"Laurent I would be interested in hearing the other mp3s you have - I may very well be able to identify them.  The original set of mp3s sounds influenced by Moreno to my ears\, or more specifically sounds influenced by older 60s players THROUGH Moreno.",184,"BBCode","2005-01-26 04:03:57"
192,169,"Bonjour et merci!\
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I have to agree that that music is rather kludgy.  Maybe its the early music of someone who is much improved now?  Anyway\, I think you are right in pinning it down to the Alsace.  Milko (track 1) is a Titi Winterstein or Han'sche Weiss piece\, isn't it?\
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Thanks for your offer to id some tracks.  I think that you might find this list easier to id.  It's pretty hot... two guitarists\, both excellent.\
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Thanks in advance\, for any light you can shed on it.\
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L.\
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01_Pepito's Swing.\
02_Call of the Caravan.\
03_Love Triad.\
04_Blu Gipsy.\
05_La Promenade.\
06_Chevos Bossa.\
07_Mi Amour Tu.\
08_Ik Weet Bij Van Goud.",192,"BBCode","2005-01-26 19:36:26"
195,39,"Sounds great.  I'll give you a call\, though we should say hi at the show on Friday.  Is there a picture of you on the web somewhere?  If so\, I'll keep an eye out for you.  I'll be with the beautiful blonde.\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-01-28 10:24:45"
199,3,"hi andy\
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the outline of your fantasy book is actually the outline of the book i'm working on... I'm the guy who runs the fleche-dor webpage. I don't know if i'll be able to include transcriptions\, however\, for legal reasons. actually there are a lot of things that i might not be able to include for such reasons.\
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D",199,"BBCode","2005-01-29 15:30:43"
202,175,"Hi Dennis\,\
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Thanks for writing. I've enjoyed your posts and played your transcriptions for a while now\, and I must say\, they're clear\, helpful and erudite. I would be first in line for one of your books.\
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The contents of my fantasy book reflects frustrations with other materials. I am no natural musician\, and I need things set out clearly for me and in as plain a fashion as possible. I'm a hobby guitarist\, and if I can play something that sounds passably 'Django-ey'\, even if it's a cliched lick\, then it makes my day. In my view\, too many of the books presume insider knowledge of one kind or another and don't sufficiently build a 'curriculum'. What I'm thinking of is a book that could have a rock/pop guitarist starting to sound gypsy-ish in three or four weeks without having been put off on the way. (I'm an English professor\, so I'm always trying to build courses with this in mind).\
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It's a shame about not being able to publish your transciptions -- but thank you for them anyway on behalf of us beginners. And good luck with the project\, I think it sounds great.\
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Best\,\
Andy",202,"BBCode","2005-01-29 16:07:59"
203,204,":wink:  :D  :shock:  8)  :lol:  :P  :twisted:",203,"BBCode","2005-01-29 23:28:40"
206,204,":D  :mrgreen:  :twisted:  :shock:  :?  :lol:",206,"BBCode","2005-01-29 23:39:47"
207,203,"Hi Rod\,\
 \
The copyright of the song \"Quel temps fait-il à Paris\" from \"Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot\" is 1953. Gus Viseur recorded it in may 1955. The movie itself was launched in 1953. So I suspect that the song was written especially for the film (by Alain Romans\, who was a film music and songs composer). Alain Romans wrote also some music for 'Mon Oncle' and 'Playtime'.\
Alain Romans was born in Czestochowa in 1905. In 1931-1932 he played with André Ekyan\, Stéphane Grapelly\, Django Reinhardt and Alix Combelle at 'La Croix du Sud'. He played at the Bricktop in 1934. In 1938 he played at the Cabaret 'Chez Michel' where he shared the keyboard with the Belgian Clément Doucet. He played also with Michel Warlop. Also at 'Princes's' where he could be heard with Django and violinist Bela Rex.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",207,"BBCode","2005-01-30 03:31:29"
214,148,"François\,\
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That's fascinating!  Thank you very much for the thorough reply.\
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Sincerely\,\
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Rod",214,"BBCode","2005-01-30 12:14:39"
215,203,"I did not either suspect before that there was a link between Jacques Tati and Django!\
Thanks to you and Google I found a bio of Alain Romans.\
By the way\, if you are interested in the music sheet of 'Quel temps fait-il à Paris' I can you a scan.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",207,"BBCode","2005-01-30 12:20:26"
218,166,"Hello\,\
My name is Max.  I live in Gainesville and play mandolin.  I haven't found too many players in these parts into Gypsy jazz.  If you ever get down to Gainesville\, drop me a line at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mandomax@ufl.edu\">mandomax@ufl.edu</a><!-- e --> and we'll jam!\
-Max",218,"BBCode","2005-01-31 12:49:22"
219,148,"I'd love a scan of that sheet music; thanks!  My e-mail address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cuimean@hotmail.com\">cuimean@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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I have two different CDs of music from Tati's films; one is mentioned by Andy in the thread on this forum and contains the actual soundtrack pulled directly from scenes from the films\, including all music\, dialogue\, and sound effects.  The other CD has selections from just the scores.  If you want a copy of either or both of these\, send me your address.\
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Thanks again\,\
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Rod",214,"BBCode","2005-01-30 12:27:13"
220,166,"Hello\,\
My name is Max.  I live in Gainesville and play mandolin.  I haven't found too many players in these parts into Gypsy jazz.  If you ever get down to Gainesville\, drop me a line at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mandomax@ufl.edu\">mandomax@ufl.edu</a><!-- e --> and we'll jam!\
-Max",220,"BBCode","2005-01-31 12:49:22"
221,80,"Good to know you\, max. I'll let you know if I ever head over that way. There actually are a few players here in jax and we sometimes get together and jam\, although it has been a while.  I'll let you know next time it happens. I don't think whe have ever had a mandolin player show up before.\
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Coop",218,"BBCode","2005-02-01 10:46:19"
224,37,"Hi Raphael\,\
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I'm very glad your bass player is finding the bass transcriptions useful.  I take requests\, so if she has any\, please let me know.\
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Best wishes\,\
Ando",145,"BBCode","2005-02-01 10:56:18"
225,80,"Good to know you\, max. I'll let you know if I ever head over that way. There actually are a few players here in jax and we sometimes get together and jam\, although it has been a while.  I'll let you know next time it happens. I don't think whe have ever had a mandolin player show up before.\
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Coop",225,"BBCode","2005-02-01 10:46:19"
231,148,"Steve\,\
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Here's a link to a Radio Scotland page.  Scroll down to the bottom and you'll find a link to a radio documentary on Peerie Willie.  It's interesting\, informative\, and a little funny.  Enjoy.\
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[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscotland/view/show.shtml?features52]http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscot ... features52[/url]\
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It you're interested in hearing what some Scots have been doing in the jazz world lately\, I'd be happy to burn you a CD of some stuff I've found.  Just send me your mailing address.\
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 - Rod",103,"BBCode","2005-02-01 12:47:44"
235,148,"I just saw your post regarding your other band.  What are you guys called?  I used to be pretty into the ska/rocksteady scene a few years ago and may have heard of you.  Do you ever come to L.A. for Chris Murray's Bluebeat Lounge shows?\
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I always thought Lynn Taitt's \"Storm Warning\" would make a great gypsy jazz tune.  :)\
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 - Rod",235,"BBCode","2005-02-01 14:39:42"
236,148,"I just saw your post regarding your other band.  What are you guys called?  I used to be pretty into the ska/rocksteady scene a few years ago and may have heard of you.  Do you ever come to L.A. for Chris Murray's Bluebeat Lounge shows?\
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I always thought Lynn Taitt's \"Storm Warning\" would make a great gypsy jazz tune.  :)\
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 - Rod",236,"BBCode","2005-02-01 14:39:42"
238,181,"Of course we've played the BBL! Chris Murray is a great guy. I'm glad that a truly passionate and genuine guy is taking some initiative in LA. We don't get a whole lot of that up here.\
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We are called the soul captives ([url=http://www.thesoulcaptives.com]www.thesoulcaptives.com[/url]).\
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As for ska/reggae gypsy jazz covers\, believe me I've brought it up to the group. We do all kinds of wierd arrangements like video game tunes\, beatles songs\, and more. I don't see why we wouldn't be able to do more reggae.",238,"BBCode","2005-02-01 15:16:09"
239,148,"Nice!  I'll keep an eye out for you guys.  I first saw Chris Murray play when King Apparatus opened for Bim Skala Bim down here in L.A. about ten years ago.  I've been following his work off and on ever since.  He's been involved in some really great music.\
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I mentioned \"Storm Warning\" because the chord progession wouldn't be out of place in an Eastern European folk song.  Just substitute la pompe for the ska beat and you have a new gypsy classic!\
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Have you ever heard Lynn Taitt's \"Magnificent Ska\"?  I swear that I hear some echoes of Django in his guitar solo.\
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Best of luck with the bands.\
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Sincerely\,\
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Rod",235,"BBCode","2005-02-01 16:12:19"
240,148,"Nice!  I'll keep an eye out for you guys.  I first saw Chris Murray play when King Apparatus opened for Bim Skala Bim down here in L.A. about ten years ago.  I've been following his work off and on ever since.  He's been involved in some really great music.\
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I mentioned \"Storm Warning\" because the chord progession wouldn't be out of place in an Eastern European folk song.  Just substitute la pompe for the ska beat and you have a new gypsy classic!\
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Have you ever heard Lynn Taitt's \"Magnificent Ska\"?  I swear that I hear some echoes of Django in his guitar solo.\
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Best of luck with the bands.\
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Sincerely\,\
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Rod",236,"BBCode","2005-02-01 16:12:19"
249,18,"Hi\,\
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Sorry for not responding sooner.  I haven't been out on the site for a while.  I am up near Hartford.  I have just gotten back into playing the guitar after a long absence.  Amazing how much one can forget over time!   :(   I'm not a gypsy player.  I was introduced to the guitar and Django by my Uncle some 40 years ago.  Ever since I have had a love for gypsy jazz\, as well as bebop and straight ahead jazz with guitar being my personal favorite.",147,"BBCode","2005-02-02 07:48:37"
250,75,"Hello :)\
Salut ca peut peut être t'interresser\, tu pourras trouver la vidéo ici :\
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[url=http://kifkif.production.free.fr/ArretSpectacle/]http://kifkif.production.free.fr/ArretSpectacle/[/url]\
:)\
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voili voilou\
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Raph",250,"BBCode","2005-02-02 02:32:28"
251,3,"eh ben dis donc dis donc \
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merci\
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tant qu'a y etre:\
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ma boite magique: \
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[url=http://www.fleche-dor.com/Fapy7.wmv]www.fleche-dor.com/Fapy7.wmv[/url]\
[url=http://www.fleche-dor.com/wasso.rar]www.fleche-dor.com/wasso.rar[/url]\
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les enregistrements de Wasso Grunholz \, oncle et prof de stochelo rosenberg....",251,"BBCode","2005-02-02 08:16:05"
252,148,"Steve\,\
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Here's a link to a Radio Scotland page.  Scroll down to the bottom and you'll find a link to a radio documentary on Peerie Willie.  It's interesting\, informative\, and a little funny.  Enjoy.\
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[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscotland/view/show.shtml?features52]http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscot ... features52[/url]\
\
It you're interested in hearing what some Scots have been doing in the jazz world lately\, I'd be happy to burn you a CD of some stuff I've found.  Just send me your mailing address.\
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 - Rod",252,"BBCode","2005-02-01 12:47:44"
255,97,"Rod\,\
 Thank you for the link\,I really enjoyed the program\, would'nt it be great to meet the man? Very kind of you to offer to burn a cd for me\,I would love to here some Scottish players :D   Here is my address\
Steve Caldow\
10265 Scarborough Rd.\
Bloomington\, Mn. 55437\
Thank you again\,\
All the best\,\
              Steve",124,"BBCode","2005-02-02 09:42:19"
257,75,"Merci beaucoup ! cette vidéo de Fapy est vraiment magnifique !\
Il a une main droite d'une pureté...je n'avais pas vraiment remarqué cela sur les autres vidéos de lui...\
Quand à Wasso\, apres une première écoute rapide\, j'aime bien !\
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En tout cas merci :) \
A bientot j'espère !",250,"BBCode","2005-02-02 11:27:10"
258,18,"Hi\,\
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Sorry for not responding sooner.  I haven't been out on the site for a while.  I am up near Hartford.  I have just gotten back into playing the guitar after a long absence.  Amazing how much one can forget over time!   :(   I'm not a gypsy player.  I was introduced to the guitar and Django by my Uncle some 40 years ago.  Ever since I have had a love for gypsy jazz\, as well as bebop and straight ahead jazz with guitar being my personal favorite.",258,"BBCode","2005-02-02 07:48:37"
259,3,"le site ne marche plus ?  :cry: \
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j'ai seulement pu recuperer la moitie",251,"BBCode","2005-02-02 18:11:04"
261,39,"Hey Dennis\,\
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Me again.  Do you want to nail something down for Saturday midday?  I don't want to put you on the spot\, but I also don't want to bring the guitar unless I have a reason to\, you see?\
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Let me know what you think?\
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Thanks\,\
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Jared\
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PS  I just found out that the Hot Club of San Francisco is playing nearby tomorrow night.  Looks like I have a lot of gypsy jazz in my future.",157,"BBCode","2005-02-02 21:15:49"
262,3,"There's nothing you need to nail down but if you have any specific questions about the django style\, I'll do my best to help you. The stuff that all my students have trouble with in this style is the django technique\, there are lots of little details that cannot or are too difficult to explain in words\, and the only way to learn such things is by having somone show them to you. I can show you some of those things that I picked up from Stochelo\, Fapy\, etc...\
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have fun at the HCSF show!\
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Regards\
Dennis",158,"BBCode","2005-02-02 21:37:52"
266,75,"Hello\,\
Quels fichiers te posent probleme ?\
Je viens de ressayer sur 5/6 fichiers au hasard\, et j'ai réussit à les télécharger...\
Si jamais ca ne marche vraiment pas\, je te graverai un cd",250,"BBCode","2005-02-03 00:53:31"
267,3,"ah c'est regle maintenant ....le site ne marchait plus hier soir. si t'as msn messenger\, mon courriel c'est <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dennis1043@yahoo.com\">dennis1043@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> ... je pourrai te filer des tas de trucs  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:",251,"BBCode","2005-02-03 09:39:31"
270,39,"Nice Dennis!  So I'll bring the guitar!  Can we get together on Saturday midday?\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-02-03 12:26:33"
286,88,"Hi Ed\, so did I read right that you are using the Schertler with an AER?\
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I read LA Pat's similar experiment (he's happy with it)\, so I'd be interetsed to hear if you're happy to\, as at some point I'd like to upgrade form my Big Tone to a Schertler\, but I'd rather not get a whole new amp.\
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Thankyasir\,\
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Carter",286,"BBCode","2005-02-07 11:38:07"
287,6,"Hi Carter.  Nice to hear from you.  I just rad your input on the Yahoo site about ajdusting the dynamics from three to two guitars.  Good input.\
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Yes\, I use the Schertler with an AER.  I've been using them both for about three years.  Prior to the Schertler\, I used a Big Tone on my Park with the AER.  I bought the Schertler because I didn't want to drill holes in my Favino. After receiving the Schertler\, I quit using the Big Tone on the Park as well.\
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Normally\, I use the Scherlter through my board ( a Mackie to Mackie power speakers).  My rhythm guy does the same.  I like this very much.\
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The Schertler through the AER sounds fine to my ears.  It's not folds better than the Big Tone\, but it does sound better to my ears.  Also\, the Big Tone and AER combination has a certain sound that everyone seems to be using.  By changing to the Scherlter\, I'm able to get a slightly different sound.\
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My concerns with the Big Tone is the piezo quack sound.  The Big Tone handles the problem better than other piezo units I've heard and tried\, however\, it's still there.  The Schertler does not have this issue.  You will have to experiment on where on the top you want to stick the Scherlter\, but once you've figured it out\, I think you'll be happy with the sound you get.\
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Did I need the Scherlter instead of the Big Tone.  No\, if I was staying with my Park.  However\, as stated earlier\, I wanted to amplify my Favino and the Schertler was the best non-evasive option.  Am I glad I got the Schertler -- you bet.  I've used it hundreds of times.  No problems. It's a tough little unit.\
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Later\,\
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Ed",287,"BBCode","2005-02-07 16:42:27"
288,6,"Hi Stu --- thanks for the input on the Stochelo book.  I assured Leo Eimer I would try to get the word out the best I can. For some reason\, i can't access the Django Reinhardt Swing Page Forum as a user. Would you mind placing a small announcement on Django Reinhardt Swing Page? I thought the Django-heads there might like to know about the book.\
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Below is the copy I used recently on the Yahoo sites.  You're welcome to use or not use it as you see fit.\
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(Also\, are you coming anywhere near Colorado during your travels?)\
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Thanks!\
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Ed\
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All: I know many of you read the other Gypsy Jazz Forums so please excuse my exuberance in posting this at multiple sites. However\, people have been waiting for this book for a while so I just want to make sure everyone is aware of its availability.\
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Recently\, I received some good news about the long-awaited Stochelo Rosenberg Book. The book\, which has been in the works for two years\, is slated to be available this summer and advanced-orders are being taken now at [url=http://www.stochelorosenberg.com]www.stochelorosenberg.com[/url]  The advertised cost is 75 Euros (approximately $96); however\, Dennis just ordered his and says the cost was 90 Euros.  I'm guessing this may have included the postage.\
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Also -- sit down for this one folks: Plans are being made for Stochelo to come to the USA this year to conduct workshops based on his book! \
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Here are the details: \
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Name of the book: \
-- \"Stochelo Rosenberg.\" It will be a hardcover book\, similar in style and size to Francois Charle's \"The Story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars.\" The book will also come with a special CD (See below). \
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What will it contain? \
-- The book begins with a look at the personal and professional life of Stochelo Rosenberg. It also contains a chapter on Mario Maccaferri (with new pictures I believe); a look at the important guitars in Stochelo's life--from his first childhood guitar to his current Eimers guitars; a diagram of the Rosenberg family tree; and an extensive interview with Stochelo about his playing style with break-down discussions about right-hand picking techinques\, etc. Most of the photos are in color and contain rare family photos\, personal photos and photos provided by close associates of the Rosenberg family. Many have never been previously published. \
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Number of pages: \
-- The book contains approximately 200 pages. 130 pages contain text and photos; 60 pages contain printed scores and guitar tabulature to five new songs Stochelo composed and recorded specifically for this book. \
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Languages: \
-- The book will be published in Dutch\, English\, French\, and German. \
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What about the CD?: \
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-- Stochelo composed and recorded five new titles specifically for this book. Three versions of each of these songs will be on the CD. They include 1) the full-band recording; 2) a rhythm-section only recording; and 3) a solo-section only recording (so you can clearly hear his solo work when deciphering the scores or tabulatures). \
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Advanced-order BONUS!: \
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There will be 750 \"special\" advanced-order copies available. You can get details on the website\, but people placing advanced-orders will get the following extra goodies: \
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-- A numbered edition\, autographed by Stochelo Rosenberg. \
-- A special Wegen pick designed for and as used by Stochelo Rosenberg (black\, with an indent on the top\, and an imprinted \"SR\" shield) \
-- Three additional tracks on the CD! Two tracks by Wasso Grunholz who was Stochelo's guitar teacher\, and the first song ever recorded by Stochelo when he was a teenager (approx. 1986). \
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Stu noted the following concerning the Wasso Grunholz recordings: \
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Wow!...Sounds great 'Arch' \
Wasso is indisputedly a genius of the old school. \
His waltzes are to die for.. \
Just finished learning 'Wasso Waltz' in Tcha Limberger's arrangement.(ie. from the horse's(Wasso's) mouth(he's Tcha's uncle) \
Jimmy R. and Yorgui also recorded it I think. \
It's like 'Montagne St.Genvieve' with attitude!\
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So there you go.  Visit the site ([url=http://www.stochelorosenberg.com]www.stochelorosenberg.com[/url]) if you wish to see pictures and read more about the book.",288,"BBCode","2005-02-07 17:30:03"
292,88,"thanks a ton bro!\
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that's exactly what I was interested in\, if I could get the \"quack\" down a tad by going for the Schertler\, sounds like a winning idea.  We actually play a few places I could plug right into the board\, but as it stands the group has gotten pretty comfortable using our AERs as a mini-monitor system\, so I don't want to rock the boat too fast all at once!\
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Plus I really like the idea of the Schertler as you can transfer it from guitar to guitar\, and since I went out and got a 95 Dupont last year\, I haven't been too keen on the idea of drilling either - right now I actually have the endpin jack connected to the tailpiece with a hair tie\, which has been good as in my experience the endpins mounted in the body often get thrown out of wack by people pulling the cable out to fast or plugging it in on a slightly funky angle.\
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Whether this is ingenious or merely lazy and/or delusional\, Im not sure... :  )\
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Thanks again\, hope to see you at one of these fests sooner rather than later - which one are you planning on attending next?  You're in CO\, right?\
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Best\,\
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Carter",286,"BBCode","2005-02-08 06:22:43"
293,6,"Carter\, glad I could help.  I don't want to \"oversell\" the Schertler since it's an expensive pickup\, however\, I think you will find it a better unit than the Big Tone as far as the quack-factor goes.  If you get one\, please et me know what you think.\
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Yes\, I do live in Colorado -- just about even miles away from everywhere something's going on...  This year\, I plan to still attend the DFNW\, possibly the DFSF.  I'm toning down my travels a bit this year to re-balance my finances.  How about you? Where will you be going?\
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Ed",287,"BBCode","2005-02-08 07:46:06"
304,4,"Hey Stu\,\
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Would certainly love to see the footage...also\, if you sent me your mailing address (hint\, hint\, hint)\, I could return your video. \
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Best\,\
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Ted",304,"BBCode","2005-02-08 16:07:52"
313,72,"Ted\, I very much respect your opinion.  Are the Gallato guitars actually a good guitar?  I know they are essentially Selmers\, and they LOOK like what I want.  Laminate\, fat neck.  I also know the original Selmers were not of the finest build quality\, but they possesed that \"sound\" and \"feel\" we associate with this music.\
I have a Park\, a Dunn\, and a Dell 'Arte.  You and I both know their build quality is excellent.  Am I really going to LOVE this Gallato\, or will I be disappointed in its quality?  Am I just obsessing over nothing?\
Thanks very much for your honest opinion.\
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Larry",313,"BBCode","2005-02-08 23:53:37"
314,4,"Hey Larry\,\
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[quote=\"campfire\"]Ted\, I very much respect your opinion.[/quote]\
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That's very nice of you to say\, Larry.\
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[quote=\"campfire\"]\
Are the Gallato guitars actually a good guitar?  I know they are essentially Selmers\, and they LOOK like what I want.  Laminate\, fat neck.  I also know the original Selmers were not of the finest build quality\, but they possesed that \"sound\" and \"feel\" we associate with this music.[/quote]\
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I wouldn't necesarily say that Selmers weren't the greatest....many that I have played have been solid\, just built differently than archtops. I think that there is something that has gotten lost in translation with the modern luthiers. Part of it has to do with the thickness of the top\, the way in which the laminates are handled\, the lacquered interior. Leo Eimers (PLEASE keep this to yourself) does all of this stuff right\, yet his guitars still sound like shit.\
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Now\, is the Gallato guitar \"good\"? Yes\, if you get the more expensive model. The one that I played (which was actually an Angelo Debarre model) was everything that a Selmer should be. Same goes for the Dell'Arte Legend model.\
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[quote=\"campfire\"]\
I have a Park\, a Dunn\, and a Dell 'Arte.  You and I both know their build quality is excellent.  Am I really going to LOVE this Gallato\, or will I be disappointed in its quality?  Am I just obsessing over nothing?\
Thanks very much for your honest opinion.\
[/quote]\
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Well....you might and you might not. Simply because this is a bright\, primitive sounding guitar\, not with the polished sound of the Dell'Arte\, Dunn or Park. Of the three\, it would probably sound the closest to the Dunn.\
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Here is what I would suggest. If you have cash in hand\, give Alain Cola a call. Tell him you're interested in the Gallato Model 452. See if he has a type of 24-48 hour trial period. Buy the guitar\, have it shipped to you so that it arrives on a Friday\, and spend the weekend with it. That will give you a chance to play it a lot. If you like it\, you're golden! If you don't like it\, you can return it for your money back less shipping. Losing a $100. in shipping is pretty reasonable considering the costs of these guitars.\
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I hope this helps! If you get the Gallato\, realize you hate it\, think about what type of neck you like and find a luthier that you love and have them guild you a guitar with a big fat neck.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",314,"BBCode","2005-02-09 08:33:43"
317,72,"Ted\,\
\
Thanks so much for your feedback.  (BTW\, my bandmate Nick has an Eimers\, and I agree with your sentiments entirely.  Like you said\, it looks right\, but is rather \"heavily\" built\, and dead as a doornail!)\
\
Now\, my only question is:  Why the 452 rather than the Daphne?  The 452 is $1000. more than the Daphne.  Alain told me that the only difference between them was the 452's gloss finish and case.  He said they both had crappy tuners\, and that the build quality and necks were the same.  He said he actually preferred the finish on the cheaper Daphne.  I am not being argumentative here\, and I don't want to turn this into a debate between you & Alain\, but is there a particular reason why you say to get the 452 over the Daphne?  BTW\, Gallato has stopped making the Daphne\, and Alain only has one left!  \
\
Thanks again for your time and opinions\, I really appreciate it!\
\
Larry",313,"BBCode","2005-02-09 10:15:49"
318,75,"Hi !\
you'll find here the concert i recorded on french TV\, it a concert a the Trianon a French place.\
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[url=http://kifkif.production.free.fr/ArretSpectacle/]http://kifkif.production.free.fr/ArretSpectacle/[/url]\
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enjoy !\
\
raph'",318,"BBCode","2005-02-09 11:44:45"
319,4,"Hi Stu\,\
\
Thanks. \
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[quote=\"stubla\"]\
The video has got lots of other goodies on there--maybe you can send something inxchange??(hint.hint.)\
See you :-)\
Stu[/quote]\
\
Is this another vid that I'm going to have to dub myself? If so\, I might just take a pass...I don't have the time these days to see my guy.\
\
What stuff is on it?\
\
I'll send out your video on Friday. Please let me know when you get it!\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",304,"BBCode","2005-02-09 13:41:00"
320,4,"Hey Larry!\
\
[quote=\"campfire\"]Ted\,\
\
Thanks so much for your feedback.  (BTW\, my bandmate Nick has an Eimers\, and I agree with your sentiments entirely.  Like you said\, it looks right\, but is rather \"heavily\" built\, and dead as a doornail!)[/quote]\
\
He wanted me to endorse his guitars after Samois 2003\, but I knew that my soon-to-be-delivered Favino would just eat it for lunch.\
\
[quote=\"campfire\"]\
Now\, my only question is:  Why the 452 rather than the Daphne?  The 452 is $1000. more than the Daphne.  Alain told me that the only difference between them was the 452's gloss finish and case.  He said they both had crappy tuners\, and that the build quality and necks were the same.  He said he actually preferred the finish on the cheaper Daphne.  I am not being argumentative here.....[/quote]\
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Oops\, sorry Larry\, my mistake. I was going on some information that was obviously bad\, that I had heard from someone else. Please disregard my statement to get the more expensive model.\
\
[quote=\"campfire\"]\
\, and I don't want to turn this into a debate between you & Alain\, but is there a particular reason why you say to get the 452 over the Daphne?  BTW\, Gallato has stopped making the Daphne\, and Alain only has one left! [/quote]\
\
I would take Alain's word! He is so straight. He is a hustler and wants to sell guitars\, but he will never tell someone something erroneous just to sell a guitar.\
\
If Alain says the finish on the \"Daphne\" is actually better\, and it's a discontinued model\, I would say jump on it and see how you like it! It will do no wrong!\
\
[quote=\"campfire\"]\
Thanks again for your time and opinions\, I really appreciate it!\
[/quote]\
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It's completely my pleasure\, Larry! Whatever you do\, please let me know.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",314,"BBCode","2005-02-09 13:47:08"
321,75,"Hi !\
you'll find here the concert i recorded on french TV\, it a concert a the Trianon a French place.\
\
[url=http://kifkif.production.free.fr/ArretSpectacle/]http://kifkif.production.free.fr/ArretSpectacle/[/url]\
\
enjoy !\
\
raph'",321,"BBCode","2005-02-09 11:44:45"
322,236,"hallo!!!!!!thanks a lot. i\,ve started to download already. :) \
do you know where i can buy gypsy-jazz guitar dvds;i amm specially interested in bireli and stocello.you told that there is a video with bireli and dominique di piazza!!!!!do you know if there is any duo with bireli and john mclaughlin;\
anyway i am interesting in any kind of information about bireli's bootlegs dvds.\
thanks alot again\
all the best\
panagiotis\
athens-greece",322,"BBCode","2005-02-09 14:01:11"
323,236,"hallo!!!!!!thanks a lot. i\,ve started to download already. :) \
do you know where i can buy gypsy-jazz guitar dvds;i amm specially interested in bireli and stocello.you told that there is a video with bireli and dominique di piazza!!!!!do you know if there is any duo with bireli and john mclaughlin;\
anyway i am interesting in any kind of information about bireli's bootlegs dvds.\
thanks alot again\
all the best\
panagiotis\
athens-greece",323,"BBCode","2005-02-09 14:01:11"
324,75,"Hello\
You'll find some videos here : \
[url=http://thiefri.free.fr/videos.php]http://thiefri.free.fr/videos.php[/url]\
And i think you can buy bireli dvd from amazon.com\
I don't know for the Rosenberg DVD.\
They are both really good :)\
\
oh and you can see some vieo here too (not only biréli) :\
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[url=http://www.about-django.com/news/videos/videos.php]http://www.about-django.com/news/videos/videos.php[/url]\
\
enjoy :)",322,"BBCode","2005-02-09 14:04:48"
326,75,"Hello\
You'll find some videos here : \
[url=http://thiefri.free.fr/videos.php]http://thiefri.free.fr/videos.php[/url]\
And i think you can buy bireli dvd from amazon.com\
I don't know for the Rosenberg DVD.\
They are both really good :)\
\
oh and you can see some vieo here too (not only biréli) :\
\
[url=http://www.about-django.com/news/videos/videos.php]http://www.about-django.com/news/videos/videos.php[/url]\
\
enjoy :)",326,"BBCode","2005-02-09 14:04:48"
327,88,"hey Ed\, not too sure what we're doing\, we've been having a lot of fun playing at the Green Mill in Chicago\, which is kind of like traveling in time back to the age of Capone (he owned the joint in the 30's).\
\
We're looking to try and find more midwestern college campuses to play in general\, it's hard to beat a college crowd for energy and enthusiasm for live music\, and we're trying to find more summer festivals to play - last year will be tough to beat\, I never in my life would have guessed I'd be playing in Samois and Chicago's Jazzfest in the same summer!\
\
And I sure hope to be at DFNW\, whether we're performing or not\, I really love the vibe there!\
\
If you ever come out this way by all means please give me a shout\,\
\
Carter",286,"BBCode","2005-02-09 05:58:42"
332,93,"Troy!\
How are you doing my friend?  I hope life is treating you well.  Hey\, if you arent doing anything\, presidents day weekend\, there are a few slots open for winter guitar camp at PSGW.  It is a kick.  Billy Joseph from Portland always makes it as well as Joe Vinikow and Chris Grampp.  They are both killer players as well as the boys from Djangos Cadillac who will also be there.\
Lots of fun.\
Peace\
Chad",332,"BBCode","2005-02-10 10:34:10"
334,97,"Rod\,\
THank you very much for the CD\, I'm really enjoying it. You seem to be quite in touch with the Scottish music scene\,are you a Scot yourself?\
                                     All the best\,\
                                                     Steve",334,"BBCode","2005-02-10 14:55:05"
335,148,"No problem.  I hope you like it.\
\
I'm American\, but I grew up in a family with strong Scottish roots.  My father plays bagpipes and used to spin Silly Wizard and Battlefield Band records at home on the weekends.  I've yet to make it over there\, though.  I believe I still have family in a town called Embo\, on the northeast coast\, just north of Dornoch.\
\
Are you from Scotland?\
\
 - Rod",335,"BBCode","2005-02-10 16:17:00"
336,148,"No problem.  I hope you like it.\
\
I'm American\, but I grew up in a family with strong Scottish roots.  My father plays bagpipes and used to spin Silly Wizard and Battlefield Band records at home on the weekends.  I've yet to make it over there\, though.  I believe I still have family in a town called Embo\, on the northeast coast\, just north of Dornoch.\
\
Are you from Scotland?\
\
 - Rod",336,"BBCode","2005-02-10 16:17:00"
338,93,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tooth1955@yahoo.com\">tooth1955@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Dan has one I believe\, you should contact him. He says it is one loud honking guitar.\
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Chad",338,"BBCode","2005-02-10 10:35:50"
340,97,"Hi Rod\,\
I'm from a town called Hamilton\, which is sort of in between Glasgow and Edinborough. My family emmigrated to the states in 1975. Although I was only 8 when we came here I've got great memories of my childhood in Scotland.I have an uncle over there who has been a Django fan since the fifties.His wife is related to someone in the \"Corries\" which are a Scottish folk band. I only found out last year about my uncles fondness for Django\, the same time my friend Rick turned me on to him.\
                                   All the Best\,                                      \
                                                    Steve\
\
\
 \"If yea can say its a brau brich moon lich nich\,then your all rich yea ken\"",334,"BBCode","2005-02-10 21:00:11"
341,7,"Hi andy - I was looking at that link you gave with all the charts on .pdf files. Wow! Those look great! Do you know who did them and what program they used - they sure look sharp.\
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I'm guessing it might be from HC of Cowtown because of all the western swing tunes? Just a guess.\
\
Thanks for any info\
\
Luke\
[url]http://www.lukejazz.com/contact.asp[/url]",341,"BBCode","2005-02-11 06:20:33"
342,7,"Hi andy - I was looking at that link you gave with all the charts on .pdf files. Wow! Those look great! Do you know who did them and what program they used - they sure look sharp.\
\
I'm guessing it might be from HC of Cowtown because of all the western swing tunes? Just a guess.\
\
Thanks for any info\
\
Luke\
[url]http://www.lukejazz.com/contact.asp[/url]",342,"BBCode","2005-02-11 06:20:33"
343,175,"Hi Luke\,\
\
I don't know who did them\, but I'd always assumed Jack from Mass. had done them. Perhaps ask him\, because he put the link up in the first place. Sorry for being so clueless\, but I don't know the name of the software either. If you find out\, would you let me know too!!\
\
Cheers\,\
Andy",341,"BBCode","2005-02-11 06:33:07"
344,175,"Hi Luke\,\
\
I don't know who did them\, but I'd always assumed Jack from Mass. had done them. Perhaps ask him\, because he put the link up in the first place. Sorry for being so clueless\, but I don't know the name of the software either. If you find out\, would you let me know too!!\
\
Cheers\,\
Andy",344,"BBCode","2005-02-11 06:33:07"
348,169,"Saved :: Message \
From: Laurent \
To: nwilkins \
Posted: Wed Jan 26\, 2005 6:36 pm \
Subject: Re: Identify Mp3s  \
Bonjour et merci! \
\
I have to agree that that music is rather kludgy. Maybe its the early music of someone who is much improved now? Anyway\, I think you are right in pinning it down to the Alsace. Milko (track 1) is a Titi Winterstein or Han'sche Weiss piece\, isn't it? \
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Thanks for your offer to id some tracks. I think that you might find this list easier to id. It's pretty hot... two guitarists\, both excellent. \
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Thanks in advance\, for any light you can shed on it. \
\
L. \
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01_Pepito's Swing. \
02_Call of the Caravan. \
03_Love Triad. \
04_Blu Gipsy. \
05_La Promenade. \
06_Chevos Bossa. \
07_Mi Amour Tu. \
08_Ik Weet Bij Van Goud.",348,"BBCode","2005-02-13 11:20:56"
350,169,"Hi\,\
\
I had replied to your message a while back\, but heard that there were problems with the messaging feauture\, so here it is again in case you didnt get the last one.\
\
Cheers.\
L.\
\
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==================================\
Bonjour et merci! \
\
I have to agree that that music is rather kludgy. Maybe its the early work of someone who is much improved now? Anyway\, I think you are right in pinning it down to the Alsace. Milko (track 1) is a Titi Winterstein or Han'sche Weiss piece\, isn't it? \
\
Thanks for your offer to id some tracks. I think that you might find this list easier to id. It's pretty hot... two guitarists\, both excellent. \
\
Thanks in advance\, for any light you can shed on it. \
\
L. \
\
01_Pepito's Swing. \
02_Call of the Caravan. \
03_Love Triad. \
04_Blu Gipsy. \
05_La Promenade. \
06_Chevos Bossa. \
07_Mi Amour Tu. \
08_Ik Weet Bij Van Goud.",350,"BBCode","2005-02-13 23:37:11"
351,36,"Hi Laurent\,\
\
I did get your message\, but unfortunately I can't identify the tracks from knowing just the titles.  Cheers\,\
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Nick",351,"BBCode","2005-02-14 04:12:10"
354,148,"I picked up the album \"Kof a Kof\" by Roland Becker when I was in Paris last year.  I just found his website and thought you might dig his music.  Check it out:\
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[url=http://www.rolandbecker.com/]http://www.rolandbecker.com/[/url]\
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You seem to have a very interesting music collection.  Would you have any interest in trading mix CDs?\
\
 - Rod",354,"BBCode","2005-02-14 16:05:28"
355,37,"Rod\, it would be a pleasure to exchange mix CD's.  Do you prefer compressed or uncompressed data?\
\
BTW\, on your recommendation I bought \"Love Story\" by Matt Munisteri and Brock Mumford.  It is indeed *very* entertaining\, and the level of musicianship is very high.  Thanks for recommending it!  \
\
My address:\
\
Ando Monta\
1935 Myrtledale Ave.\
Baton Rouge\, LA 70808\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-02-15 06:47:24"
356,37,"Rod\, you're right.  I dig Roland Becker.  \"Kof a Kof\" is all originals\, too.  I've now listened to snips from the other recordings\, and they all sound interesting\, particularly \"Jour de fete e fete de nuit.\"   The writing on the latter's CD page is fascinating.\
\
I like hearing different timbres\, even nasal\, reedy ones!  LOL  Have you heard any Sardinian music with those odd bagpipes called \"launeddas\"?  Lucilla Galeazzi's first CD \"Cuore e Terra\" was made in concert with a launeddas player\, who is pretty damn impressive.  There's something very genial and after-the-rain about it\, kind of like hearing a pompous moody overblown symphonic piece followed by a quartet with oboe playing a fresh pastorale.  Anyway...\
\
In the mail yesterday came Riccardo Tesi/Banditaliana's new disc\, \"Lune.\"  I have to be a little churlish about it.  The playing and singing is wonderful\, and it is well-recorded.  But to my ear\, it sounds too much like self-conscious \"world music\" -- especially the last two tracks\, which are re-mixes of previous tunes and very much DJ re-mixes.   Plus\, the thing sounds polemically \"Eurabian\,\" as if the project is about seizing some moral high-ground\, which is always grating.  \
\
I was hoping for a deeper dive into regional Italian music\, something more musicological\, -- more along the lines of Antonello Paliotti's tarantella project (\"Tarantella Storta\").  I don't want \"one world music\,\" I want lots of distinctive musics -- an entire world of them\, in fact -- played passionately and honestly.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-02-15 08:24:21"
360,148,"Ando\,\
\
I have to admit to being a bit of a luddite\, so I'm not quite sure about the compressed / uncompressed distinction.  I've traded CDs with folks in the past and find that while I'm able to give and receive more music by converting everything to MP3\, I get more enjoyment out of mix CDs that can be played on a regular stereo.  It's like listening to a really good radio show.\
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I'm not familiar with the music of Sardinia.  In fact\, the music of the Mediterrannean in general is something I haven't really explored.  I have a couple of Sicilian brass band CDs and a score to the Louise Brooks film \"Diary of a Lost Girl\" which was composed by a Greek musician\, but that's about it.  I am curious\, though\, so feel free to shoot some of that stuff my way.  I grew up listening to Scottish music\, so I think I tend to gravitate toward the chilly Northern European stuff.  :)  Hearing Swedish music for the first time was a revelation.  It was very similar to some Scottish music\, but with enough differences to remain unique.  It really helped me understand the interactions between the Celts and the Vikings.  That's the kind of thing that really floats my boat...little tidbits that show how impure music is.  Did you know that piobaireachd\, the \"classical music\" of the Scottish bagpipe\, has its roots in Northern Italian Rennaissance music?  Weird...\
\
I'm sorry the new Tesi album was a bit of a disappointment.  Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello had some interesting things to say about globalisation and music in this essay:  [url=http://gogolbordello.com/hutznomovetz/introword.html]http://gogolbordello.com/hutznomovetz/introword.html[/url]\
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I'll put a CD together and get it out to you this weekend.  Here's my mailing address:\
\
Rod Cumming\
512 S. Hobart Blvd.\, #506\
Los Angeles\, CA 90020\
\
I look forward to checking out some new music!\
\
Sincerely\,\
\
Rod",354,"BBCode","2005-02-15 10:29:23"
361,37,"Rod\, thanks for the link to the Hutz essay and discography\, which I've read.\
\
I completely agree that the idea of 'purity' in music is silly\, and that's why I described my thoughts about \"Lune\" as churlish: no doubt the particular mix of influences Tesi et al have achieved at such a high musical level is satisfying for them and expresses their particular passions.  What I brought to its listening was my own (selfish) desire to hear more modern takes on traditional repertoire\, which is what Banditaliana has been creating.  Of course\, they were doing \"world fusion\,\" too\, in previous outings -- and it appears with \"Lune\" that they wanted to create more of that\, especially since the impetus for the recording was to satisfy the desire of a wool manufacturer (really!) to hear fusion\, which he wanted to accompany a short story and some photographs in an \"artistic presentation\" to open some sort of wool-merchant conference.  Banditaliana was part of that presentation -- and thus the CD ensued.  \
\
It's interesting that the wool-merchant basically served as a patron of the arts\, bringing together literary\, visual\, and musical artists under his auspices.  We're not far from the art-business model of the Italian Renaissance...\
\
Would you kindly put some Gogol Bordello in your mix?  You've been to their shows\, right?  What kind of mayhem did that involve?  \
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-02-15 11:53:00"
367,37,"Rod\, I put a 15-track mix in the mail to you today called \"Italy/Portugal/Andalucia\" with music by:\
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Antonello Paliotti - new harmonically-daring tarantella\
Lucilla Galeazzi - musicologist writing 'new folk' re: Umbria\, Sardinia\
Tesi/Banditaliana - Tesi's new Tuscan folk\
Paolo Conte - Piemonte's sad jazz clown\
Amalia Rodrigues - hard-core fado\
Cristina Branco - beautiful fado\
Joao Paulo/Ricardo Rocha - fado with 21st century harmony\
Dolores Agujetas - the deepest cante jondo from the deepest gitana\
Estrella Morente - excellent traditional cante\, but not conservationist\
\
If it duplicates anything you have\, let me know and I'll send you another.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-02-16 10:11:07"
370,148,"Looks great!  I have one Paolo Conte CD and one Amalia CD\, but they have such vast discographies that your CD isn't necessarily likely to include material I already have.\
\
I'll get a playlist together this afternoon and e-mail it to you.  Just let me know if I've duplicated anything you already have.\
\
 - Rod",354,"BBCode","2005-02-16 10:14:35"
377,118,"Hi\, Nick\,\
\
I'm wondering if you might have Alain Cola's email address?  I know it was posted over at the hotclub forum\, but I can't seem to find it.  I'll try Ted\, too\, but if you've got it...\
\
thanks\,\
Jack.",377,"BBCode","2005-02-16 23:00:12"
379,118,"'Viper'\,\
\
Any particular reason you're getting rid of this one?  I'm curious\, but I've heard Dunn's take on rhythm is much his own.  Still\, if you've got it\, let me know.  In the meantime\, I wonder if we've met; Dennis had his workshop last weekend at my place\, maybe you were here?  If not\, we may be starting a regular jam here (Northampton\, MA); it'd be good to meet up if you can make it down some time.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",379,"BBCode","2005-02-16 23:16:50"
384,175,"Hi Dennis\,\
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Just out of curiosity\, and for future reference\, how much do you charge for a workshop? \
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Cheers\,\
Andy\
\
Buffalo\, NY",384,"BBCode","2005-02-17 07:57:31"
398,70,"Hi Chad\,\
\
it's always great to hear from you! as you maight have noticed my answer turn-around time leaves abit to be desired. I operate under the better late than never rule:)\
\
I'd love to go to PSGW but my daughter is visiting for her birthday this weekend and I have been unable to convince to play the guitar. How lame is that?\
\
Have a great time. Say hi to Billy and everyone from me.\
\
I hope to see you sooner rather than later.\
\
talk to you soon.\
\
troy",398,"BBCode","2005-02-18 14:35:49"
402,122,"Hi Ted\
Have been trying to get hold of you for a while so as a last resort am trying here.\
\
I need a reviewer to cover new CD releases for the hotclub site.\
If you are up for the job and have some spare time to send me reviews then let me know.\
Perks are: free CD's and I'll bear your children for you.\
\
If you could let me know either way I'd appreciate it as i need to fill this post soon.\
\
Cheers.\
Steve Royall",402,"BBCode","2005-02-19 10:13:51"
403,36,"Hey Carter\,\
\
just wondering where you got the Mandino video from\, and what format it is in?  Thanks\,\
\
Nick",403,"BBCode","2005-02-19 12:19:58"
406,88,"hey Nick\, the video was originally in PAL format\, I had it converted to NTSC\, it was definitely worth it- \
\
I've heard the video is no longer being produced (argh!)\, so I don't know how to get a copy right now\, although I'd imagine they are out there.\
\
Carter",403,"BBCode","2005-02-21 07:10:16"
407,88,"hey Nick\, the video was originally in PAL format\, I had it converted to NTSC\, it was definitely worth it- \
\
I've heard the video is no longer being produced (argh!)\, so I don't know how to get a copy right now\, although I'd imagine they are out there.\
\
Carter",407,"BBCode","2005-02-21 07:10:16"
413,39,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I still have it and am getting rid of it because it's not for me (my learning style.)  \
\
I don't think we've met\, but I have had the privledge of taking a lesson with Dennis.  I live close to Montreal and plan on getting back up there soon for another lesson.  \
\
How was the workshop?  \
\
The jam sounds interesting\, but North Hampton is a hike for me.  I'd like to meet up if I can make it down.\
\
Let me know if you are still interested in the video.\
\
You can drop a check in the mail if so:\
\
Jared Volpe\
PO Box 412\
Charlotte\, VT 05445\
\
Best\,\
\
Jared",413,"BBCode","2005-02-21 06:09:28"
414,118,"Jared\,\
\
I'll get a check out to you tomorrow\, and I'll just round up to $20 to cover shipping.  Let me know if that's good.\
\
Here's my address:\
Jack Brown\
39 Union St apt 2\
Easthampton\, MA\
01027\
\
Thanks\,\
Jack.",379,"BBCode","2005-02-21 12:04:32"
417,39,"sounds good Jack!\
\
Best\,\
\
Jared",413,"BBCode","2005-02-21 13:02:03"
420,148,"The CD arrived today and I'm listening to it right now.  So far\, everything is excellent.  The Paliotti stuff is great\, and the Tesi tunes are fun.  Did I hear some ska in there or is that just an Italian rhythm I'm not familiar with?\
\
I'll get back to you later in the week with some more impressions once I've had the chance to absorb the music a bit more.\
\
I got carried away and ended up burning two CDs for you.  Hopefully you won't have too much of the stuff on there.  I dropped it in the mail yesterday (forgetting that it was a holiday)\, so you should receive it a little later in the week.\
\
Thanks!\
\
 - Rod",354,"BBCode","2005-02-22 23:32:51"
430,169,"Hey Jack\,\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:murphyl@shaw.ca\">murphyl@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks in advance\, very generous of you to share.\
\
L",430,"BBCode","2005-02-24 20:51:33"
434,169,"Hi\,\
\
Sure\, I'll have listen to your solo!\
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My address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:murphyl@shaw.ca\">murphyl@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->\
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Merci!",430,"BBCode","2005-02-25 18:25:10"
444,37,"Rod\, thanks a million for the discs\, which came on Thursday.  I've been listening to them whenever I get a chance\, and I am delighted that you put together such a great range of things\, and even included liner notes.  Above and beyond...  I've just come from dinner and movie (\"The Aviator\,\" quite good)\, so it's late.  I'll write more when I get a chance to list out the tracks that piqued my interest.  What a collection you must have!  Mine is provincial by comparison\, and probably a lot smaller... \
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Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-02-26 21:31:42"
462,148,"Ando\,\
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I'm glad you're enjoying the CDs.\
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The Spanish stuff you put on your mix is stunning.  That singing is so raw!  It makes Tom Waits sound like Bing Crosby.  Have you ever seen a film called \"Flamenco\"?  It's about Pittsburgh's polka scene.  No\, I'm kidding.  It's a beautifully shot collection of flamenco dance and music performances.\
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That Paolo Conte song is great.  I have the Nonesuch compilation\, which I love\, but I was burned by one of his earlier albums\, which was a little cheesy.  I want to hear more of his stuff; can you recommend a couple of album titles that might be worth checking out?\
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I forgot to give you some Musicacantica tunes.  They're a local L.A. band made up of two Italian immigrants.  It's both traditional and arty.  If you feel like another trade\, I'd be happy to include some of their songs in return for some Tcha Limberger stuff.\
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Thanks again.\
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 - Rod\
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P.S.: My CD collection may have breadth\, but yours seems to have more depth.\
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P.P.S.: I've been checking out some Koen de Cauter stuff because of your recommendations on this forum.  Thanks!",354,"BBCode","2005-02-28 22:54:39"
466,37,"Hi Rod\
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I am enjoying those CD's -- I just wish I had a CD player in my old car...  This week and next I'll be travelling in-state (work)\, and there's isn't anything on the radio.  Side note: I'll be in Eunice\, Louisiana\, on Friday.  That's a little town north of Lafayette that is the absolute epicenter of cajun music.  There's an all-day jam at the Savoy family music store on Saturday -- I'm hoping to take in an hour or so.\
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The Spanish stuff on the mix CD is really good\, isn't it?  Dolores Agujetas is a real gitana with absolutely no interest in doing anything else.  No concessions.  Estrella Morente is the daughter of a fusion-flamenco heavyweight named Enrique Morente.  She's flamenco royalty\, if there is such a thing\, and totally connected to all the great players.  \"Mi cante\" is a thrilling recording\, not a dud track anywhere.  Her recent ones tend more to pop and fusion.  I hear she's married with children\, now.  \
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I haven't seen \"Flamenco\,\" but I keep hearing how good it is\, so maybe that'll be among my next purchases.  \
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You and I have the same \"Best of\" Paolo Conte on Nonesuch.  I like it\, too\, but I suspect it really is a culling of his best.  I haven't heard any others.  \
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Musicacantica sounds interesting!  Sure\, let's trade more.  What Tcha Limberger stuff do you have\, if any?  I've got a live recording of him singing manouche and Hungarian songs -- a minidisc recording that Thijs Van Der Harst gave me -- and of course I have nearly every recording he's been on.  Maybe I'll make you a Tcha mix\, then?  Let me know if you're looking for anything in particular.\
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I have a deep stack of Koen De Cauter discs.  What do you have\, and like?\
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Cheers\,\
Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-03-01 07:25:50"
478,71,"Sounds tough - Viper. A poinsonous snake from Vermont. Fierce really.",478,"BBCode","2005-03-02 23:58:59"
485,71,"Save your venom for the Vermont barn lobsters. If you ever have a band\, you should call yourselves the Vermont Barn Lobsters\, featuring Venom.",478,"BBCode","2005-03-03 10:12:39"
489,39,"Got it!  Makes sense to  me.\
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I am looking forward to that book.\
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Jared",489,"BBCode","2005-03-03 10:21:11"
490,39,"Hi Dennis\,\
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Hope all is well by you.\
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I'm entertaining the idea of coming to Montreal for the weekend.  Are you around for a lesson?  I really got a lot out of the last one and want to continue to build on it.\
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I got a copy of the Rosenberg DVD and I'd love to sit down and watch/listen to a few tracks with you.\
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Best\,\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-03-03 10:20:14"
491,3,"HI Jared\
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I'm glad I could help. I'll be around over the weekend\, you can reach me at 998-7618\, just let me know in advance if you have a time preference so i can set things up around that\
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regards\
Dennis",158,"BBCode","2005-03-03 12:56:22"
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494,272,"HI everyboby...My name is Pere Soto from Django's Castle band  ([url=http://www.chetman.com/django'scastle]www.chetman.com/django'scastle[/url])...I'm gonna be in Portland and around Oregon ..for 2 or 3 months...so I would like to visit some jam-sessions and get in touch with gypsy jazz players and friends of Django music... 8)\
best regards\
Pere",494,"BBCode","2005-03-03 18:38:14"
495,272,"HI everyboby...My name is Pere Soto from Django's Castle band  ([url=http://www.chetman.com/django'scastle]www.chetman.com/django'scastle[/url])...I'm gonna be in Portland and around Oregon ..for 2 or 3 months...so I would like to visit some jam-sessions and get in touch with gypsy jazz players and friends of Django music... 8)\
best regards\
Pere",494,"BBCode","2005-03-03 18:38:14"
497,39,"Hi Dennis\, \
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Sorry about the false alarm.  I'm not going to be making it up after all.  Hopefully soon.\
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Thanks\,\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-03-06 08:07:56"
498,269,"Hi!\
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I Have one more question. I've tried to hold pick exactly as described in the book but Í have found it easier to play if I place the pick so it rests at the first joint of the index finger (first from the tip of the finger). Fingers are then curled quite a lot - so that knucles of the first joint are gently brushin the strings when playing on lower strings. Am I doing somekind of mistake?",498,"BBCode","2005-03-06 11:22:32"
500,39,"Another quickie (and this can wait for when we get together if you don't have the tim).  \
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I am having a hard time figuring out the turnaround changes that Nous'che Rosenberg is playing in Heavy Artillery.  They are quite different than the Nolan changes.  \
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These is what I've been told are the right changes to the a-part.\
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2nd and last ending: C Dm6 | C |\
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Are they right?  Any chance you could teach me those changes?\
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Thanks\,\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-03-06 12:22:41"
501,3,"i'll check em out tomorrow morning and get back to you ASAP\
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502,3,"hi jared \
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i briefly checked it out\, he's doing a typical gypsy approach with the A part... the progression is basically C Am7 Dm7 G7... the stock voicing he's using are:\
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C6/9: 332233\
Am7: 5x555x\
Dm7: 5x355x\
G13/Ab: 4x345x\
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occasionaly he'll use different voicings for the G7:\
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for the endings it's hard to tell as the camera shot is never too clear... but it seems he's just doing C G7 C ...\, he'll sometimes approach the C from a halfstep below : ie B6/9 to C6/9\
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if i recall we didn't talk much about chord voicings during our lesson\, we can do that next time.\
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D",158,"BBCode","2005-03-06 12:43:19"
505,220,"Hi Michael\
Hope you're well\
Just in the process of finishing my 1st  GypsyJazz CD(valses\,Javas\,Swing etc)\
Would love for you to hear some MP3s\
Would you do the liner notes?\
Can i send?\
Whats your email?\
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Stu\
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PS--loved the book!!",505,"BBCode","2005-03-06 14:37:22"
510,269,"Hi!\
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I Have one more question. I've tried to hold pick exactly as described in the book but Í have found it easier to play if I place the pick so it rests at the first joint of the index finger (first from the tip of the finger). Fingers are then curled quite a lot - so that knucles of the first joint are gently brushin the strings when playing on lower strings. Am I doing somekind of mistake?",498,"BBCode","2005-03-06 11:22:32"
511,39,"Thanks Dennis!\
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Just a thought.  If you look at the video at 00:28:18 (total time elapsed) the ending to the 2nd a-part of the tune\, the head if you will\, someone with your eyes could see it pretty clearly.  Mine eyes ain't that good yet.\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-03-06 18:21:47"
515,40,"Hey Nick\, I just wanted to e-mail you to see if you have had a chance to burn the discs for me. I know you've been busy  (as a student I can definately empathize). Just wondering\, later on man.",515,"BBCode","2005-03-10 14:58:50"
517,3,"sorry for the late reply i had lent the dvd to a friend...\
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D",158,"BBCode","2005-03-10 21:52:30"
518,3,"thanks for the video!!\
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524,39,"You are the man!\
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Thanks Dennis.\
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Can't wait to get up there.\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-03-11 05:51:16"
525,48,"Andy\,\
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I've read some of your posts on the board. I also play a Dupont. Mine is a MD-50; I've played this particular one for about five years. Similarly\, I also prefer the resistance of 11 guage strings. On my Gibson archtops I use Tomastic-Infeld 13's and 14's. My Gibsons have a much shorter scale and\, even with the heavier strings\, still feel much more \"slinky\" than 11's (or even 10's) on my Dupont.\
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Unless I use 11's and moderately high action on my Dupont\, it rattles like crazy. In one of your posts\, you indicated a similar experience with yours. You also mentioned that you had an opportunity to inspect Bireli's Hahl and found that it played very easily.\
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If it were not for the fact that the Dupont is the only guitar I've played (other than a 33 Maccaferri) that has \"the sound\,\" I would dump it. I played nearly every other make that was reasonably available\, and the Dupont won hands down every time... It's a lovely guitar. It's just a bear to play. My fingers have certainly gotten stronger\, but my virtuosity on it is diminshed (possibly due to the action and the longer scale).\
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Bireli's sound tech\, Philippe\, recommended Hahl guitar's to me in a recent e-mail. I spoke to Stefan Hahl this morning. He can build me a Selmer for about the cost of a good Dupont. The problem is\, there are no Hahl's out here in California to try out (technically\, there's one in San Diego\, but that's 6 hours away). \
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Best regards\,\
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Jack",525,"BBCode","2005-03-11 12:56:00"
528,4,"Hey Stu\,\
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Most definitley you've moved from a perpetrator in this style into someone who can contribute. Good for you. When the CD is ready\, let me know as I'd like to review if for you.\
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Video of me...oh god..please. Like I said before\, I really hope that people don't judge me on things like that. I was tame and mellow in the video\, out of respect for Neil or Pearl Django and Patrick Saussois and not doing my usual thing. Patrick wants his rhythm guitar straight and bland as we both know\, the rhythm guitarists job is to support the solost. I really play like a combination of Moreno and Martin Limberger on rhythm guitar - big sound (not voulume\, sound) and tone\, lots of inversions\, subs\, plus a mixture of Van Eps\, Reuss and Mcdonough style chord soloing. I'm a contemporary version of a 1930's swing guitarist. Stephane Wrembel told me that he thought I should move to France in back up the Gypsies over there. He said \"They'd love what you do and would be perfect for that\". At some point I'll get a CD together. The problem\, in the two Gypsy style bands I'm playing in\, I don't really feel compelled to push the CD thing. And with the swing band (the players I mentioned to you)\, I'm hired for my abilities at playing swinging time - like Freddie Greene.\
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Video - SHIT! I forgot. Sorry Stu\, I'll get it out to you first thing Monday morning.\
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PS: I meant it\, I think you've got what so many people want to have - a place in this music.",528,"BBCode","2005-03-12 09:53:16"
529,27,"Stu\,\
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I just wanted to say that I really like your version of Valse Des Niglos.  I especially like your tone.  \
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-Paul",529,"BBCode","2005-03-13 13:02:45"
532,37,"Hi Stuart\
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PS -- Have you ever heard of a place called Hampton Court?  I think I'm going to be there in the early fall.",532,"BBCode","2005-03-13 17:57:00"
538,151,"Hi Stu\
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I hope you haven't taken any offense at my recent posts\, after all it's just a bunch of opinions.  Why people like what they like is always a mystery\, and for me it's that 60s Paris sound that I like the best.  so I WILL defend it!\
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I listened to the mp3s on the Godefroy Marjouls website and the tune on Michael's site.  it's really excellent playing with good group sound.  Clearly it's more inspired by the old school and less by the new though I hear some influence by Boulou and Elios\, I think.  It's clean and has clear ideas - it's easy to see what you are about.  If you want to send me some more mp3s\, you could send them to me at my regular email which is \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->\, but you don't have to.  I can wait for the official release.  And I'll tell you I am looking forward to hearing it.  I liked you first effort a lot\, anyone with balls to tackle \"Panique\" is OK in my book!\
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I still say tht if this music is to advance\, it'll be people from outside the gypsy world that'll make it happen.  My favorite modern players are Patrick Saussois and Ranier Voet/Jan Brouwer\, because the are not dogmatic and have highly developed musical sense.\
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So what's with this Marjouls guy and his guitars?  I thought you were a Olivier Marin loyalist.  I never play any of these guitars by newer makers - how do they stack up next to a really good Favino?  I have a new maple body Saga for a travel guitar\, really it's not bad\, though the sound isn't exactly what I would call refined.  It's just a cheap guitar.\
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Could you do me a favor and make me a copy of the Didi Duprat LP you have?  Any format is OK - cassette or anything.  another thing I am looking for is an old LP that has Henri Crolla playing Montand's hits on one side\, and Marcel Bianchi playing Trenet's hit's on the flip.  This all with the Fred Ermelin Quintette.  Don't need the disc\, just the content.  I am a big fan of Bianchi\, he was an excellent player\, but his recordings are very hard to find.  But Saussois/DJAZ are soon releasing three discs of his playing\, which will be a worthwhile thing.\
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Did I ever send you an official copy of the \"Musette Guitars\" CD?  If not I will be happy to send you one.  I hope you enjoyed the little recording of Wasso and if there are other rarities you are looking for don't hesitate to ask.\
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Please send me an address and telephone number\, I'll call you.  And did you leave Mairants' employ?  \
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Best Regards\
Scot",538,"BBCode","2005-03-14 07:35:18"
544,220,"[quote=\"pallopenna\"]Stu\,\
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I just wanted to say that I really like your version of Valse Des Niglos.  I especially like your tone.  \
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It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that tone:-)\
Cheers\
Stu",544,"BBCode","2005-03-14 11:41:00"
546,220,"Hi Ted\
Yes--sorry--'that humble pie quote was the wrong way to put it'\
What IS your email so i can send you stuff?\
Cheers\
Stu",546,"BBCode","2005-03-14 13:37:59"
550,4,"Hey Stu!\
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Sorry for the delay. Please send large files to tgottsegenATearthlinkDOTnet (replace the AT with @ and DOT with . ). I'm looking forward to hearing it all.\
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Ted",550,"BBCode","2005-03-14 23:15:31"
556,220,"I sent a few more mp3s to your email\
hope u like!\
Stu",546,"BBCode","2005-03-15 09:33:52"
563,220,"Great to hear from you Scot!\
Look--i lost your phone number.....sorry\
Can you phone my mobile phone no 07849-410085\
or pm your phone no.\
I'm sick of trying to communicate over the net--so many misunderstandings!!! :-)\
Kind regards\
Stu",563,"BBCode","2005-03-16 01:44:22"
564,243,"Hi MJ\
I'll answer this from my personal perspective as I am aware that players' views are different from techie luthiers'. My Dupont is such a lively resonant guitar every buzz or rattle is picked up and apparent. The archtop'' body\, particularly with dead flat wounds is less likely to amplify these inperfections. I also hit the dupont harder than any arch top guitar.\
I ensure that all my guitars are set up to perfection\, even if that means a high action to get the best from the instrument. Neck refief also is critical in getting the feel right. One thing I have noticed is that high frets on the gypsy guitars feel much tauter than the low gibson frets. The action is the same but it feels higher on the Selmer. I wouldn't change my Dupont for anything BTW. When it is set up correctly it is superb.\
The Hahl is a beautiful guitar and Bireli's was set up really nice but to me it sounded a little too much like a flat top and felt very archtop in its set up and playabilty. The reason Bireli uses it is because it was given to him no doubt. It is also worth mentioning that the guitar I inspected got thrown from the stage in a fit of anger only a few weeks later!\
My advice is save your money and spend only on a decent set up for your Dupont.\
All the best\
Andy",525,"BBCode","2005-03-16 08:27:41"
566,243,"Hi MJ\
I'll answer this from my personal perspective as I am aware that players' views are different from techie luthiers'. My Dupont is such a lively resonant guitar every buzz or rattle is picked up and apparent. The archtop'' body\, particularly with dead flat wounds is less likely to amplify these inperfections. I also hit the dupont harder than any arch top guitar.\
I ensure that all my guitars are set up to perfection\, even if that means a high action to get the best from the instrument. Neck refief also is critical in getting the feel right. One thing I have noticed is that high frets on the gypsy guitars feel much tauter than the low gibson frets. The action is the same but it feels higher on the Selmer. I wouldn't change my Dupont for anything BTW. When it is set up correctly it is superb.\
The Hahl is a beautiful guitar and Bireli's was set up really nice but to me it sounded a little too much like a flat top and felt very archtop in its set up and playabilty. The reason Bireli uses it is because it was given to him no doubt. It is also worth mentioning that the guitar I inspected got thrown from the stage in a fit of anger only a few weeks later!\
My advice is save your money and spend only on a decent set up for your Dupont.\
All the best\
Andy",566,"BBCode","2005-03-16 08:27:41"
573,36,"Stu\,\
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I can send you the Nedjar 1970 recordings (and a further three tracks) if you're interested.  Let me know\,\
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Nick",573,"BBCode","2005-03-18 04:50:52"
574,151,"Stu\
Can I call you late in the evening\, say 11pm your time?  I don't get home from work untill about 4pm our time.  And is the number you gave me the number I dial after the country code and the city code - or do I just dial the country code and then this number? \
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Scot",538,"BBCode","2005-03-18 06:30:06"
575,236,"HALLO.I'M LOOKING FOR TO BUY ANY UNUSUAL AND UNOFICIELL DVD OF BIRELI LAGRENE.DO YOU HAVE MAY BE;(I READ SOMETHING YOU HAVE POSTED THAT YOU HAVE BIRELI PLAYING A VIOLIN)\
THANKS\
PANAGIOTIS\
ATHENS-GREECE",575,"BBCode","2005-03-18 03:41:40"
583,40,"Nick\, No problem like I said I know what is like. My address is \
1317 Tree circle Tallahassee Fl.\
P.S. You don't have to copy the Moreno electric album for me But I am still very interested in the Les Manouches stuff and the Jaques Montagne stuff. thanks Nick.",583,"BBCode","2005-03-20 20:06:46"
587,220,"Hi Nick\
I'd love the Nedjar!!--hes one of my faves\
My address is\
1 Marlowe gdns\
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I'll send you some live stuff from the Que if you want(matcho\,Angelo\,Tcha etc)\
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PS-jammed last night with Yourgui!...same again tonight\
Hes not exactly subtle but i've learned alot about his right hand technique--having a lesson today(hes not cheap!)",573,"BBCode","2005-03-21 02:40:55"
591,220,"Hi Nick\
I'd love the Nedjar!!--hes one of my faves\
My address is\
1 Marlowe gdns\
London\
SE91AB\
England\
I'll send you some live stuff from the Que if you want(matcho\,Angelo\,Tcha etc)\
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PS-jammed last night with Yourgui!...same again tonight\
Hes not exactly subtle but i've learned alot about his right hand technique--having a lesson today(hes not cheap!)",591,"BBCode","2005-03-21 02:40:55"
594,40,"Nick\, Yeah I did find it. I have have Electric and the Album with Angelo Debarre. I appreciate it man.",583,"BBCode","2005-03-21 07:45:23"
595,40,"Oh yeah my address is (1317 Tree circle Tallahasseee Fl\, 32304) I think I forgot to add the Zip code last night.",583,"BBCode","2005-03-21 07:48:02"
598,220,"Ted\
Sorry for the delay in replying--i've been at my parents in Canterbury(they don't have a computer!)\
I was really touched by your last email\
I'd prefer to talk on the phone\
Give me a call on 0207 787-2227 tonight(6pm your time) at le Que\
or  on my mobile 07849-410085\
Cheers mate\
Stu",598,"BBCode","2005-03-21 05:38:50"
601,40,"Nick\, Thanks I'll let you know what I think.I am really interested to hear the Nedjar stuff from 70. Have you heard the Ninine Garcia album yet? If not I can burn you copy. I really like it. Probably one of the better albums I have bought in a while.",583,"BBCode","2005-03-21 13:07:38"
603,220,"Hi Scot\
Sure--you can phone me late if you want\
I'll be out tonight at Le Que--why not give me a ring there(yourguis playing--not exactly subtle but remarkable right hand(i'm having a lesson with him today)\
Phone 0207-787-2227( i think you leave off the 0 if you phone fromU.S)\
Phone your operatror\
It would be really nice to talk--i hate the web\
Stu",563,"BBCode","2005-03-21 02:58:24"
606,40,"Sounds good man I'll keep that in mind. Scot Wise told me that Ninine's playing really reminds him of Mondine's so I am excited to finally get to hear Mondine play.",583,"BBCode","2005-03-21 13:58:40"
638,71,"Thanks for the info - funny\, someone gave me the same advice last night... said the electric strings were a good replacement.\
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642,39,"Me again.  Thinking of coming up tomorrow to see Will Patton play with Francios.  \
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Hope you are well.\
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Jared",157,"BBCode","2005-03-25 13:00:30"
643,3,"Hi Jared\
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647,40,"Nick\,  :D As tempting as that sounds. Seriously I don't really want to sell the Amp but I need the money to finance a little road trip I am taking soon. I haven't reciverd the Mp3's yet but hopefully they'll be here soon. When they get here I'll let you know\, I can't wait to hear that stuff.",647,"BBCode","2005-03-26 22:20:30"
652,37,"Hi Rod\
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I'm really liking Matt Munisteri more and more.  I've captured a radio stream of him (4 hours) on WFMU -- it's pretty entertaining -- converted it to .wav\, and burned it to four discs.  It'll be a few days before I get all the tunes indexed so that each disc isn't one long track *groan*\, but I'll finish it.  Let me know if you're interested in copies.\
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Also\, Matt's friend\, Rachelle Garniez\, is an interesting songwriter and accordionist.  WFMU has a live show with her\, too\, which I'm in the process of capturing.\
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Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-03-27 10:36:00"
658,148,"Ando\,\
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I have Rachelle Garniez's \"Lucky Day\" but not her earlier albums.  \"Lucky Day\" is really interesting.  She has a very versatile voice and I don't always love it when she gets super dramatic and Broadway sounding\, but that doesn't happen too often.  She does some really cool songs that are very melodic\, very pretty\, and also very free-sounding\, with a really\, really flexible rhythm under the whole thing.  I stole that idea for my band's cover of Scott Walker's \"Big Louise.\"\
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I picked up Roland Becker's latest album.  It's excellent.  I think of it as a weird bit of retro science fiction.  It imagines what Parisian music in the '20's and '30's might have sounded like if the Auvergnats had stayed home and the Bretons had migrated there instead.  Instead of cabrettes\, there are bombards...instead of the valse\, they play gavottes...and like with musette\, the whole thing gets mixed up with jazz and urban dance music.  It's really interesting.\
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I also grabbed a CD by Trio Patrick Bouffard\, a group that plays French folk.  The instrumentation is really nifty: hurdy gurdy\, diatonic accordion\, and bagpipes.  A guest singer named Anne-Lise Foy sits in and does a really nice a capella version of Paris Combo's \"Lettre a P.\"\
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I have never been to Barbes\, but my friend's band Piñataland plays there quite often.  They're really good...kind of like if Elvis Costello led a turn of the century Salvation Army band.  Another one of my friends lives about two blocks away.  It's a bit of an embarrassment of riches; she sees so much good stuff there that she can't even remember the names of the bands.  We have nothing that cool in Los Angeles.\
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I hope all is well in LA.  My L.A. has been rather soggy; we've gotten more rain than Seattle this year.\
\
Let me know if you'd like to hear anything more by any of the musicians I put on your mix.  I'm a little loathe to copy entire albums (don't want to rip off those hard-working folks)\, but I'd be happy to give you a few more songs from anyone that piqued your interest.\
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Sincerely\,\
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Rod\
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P.S.: That harmonica player is crazy!  That's so weird and cool!",354,"BBCode","2005-03-27 12:32:43"
664,116,"Dear Charlie\,\
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Congratulations on the arrival of your new guitar!\
\
Mark",664,"BBCode","2005-03-30 15:20:43"
666,116,"I suggest you talk to Paul Hostetter about the DRs.\
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Best\,\
Mark",666,"BBCode","2005-03-30 13:15:58"
674,291,"Hey Greg\,\
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I couldn't figure out how else to contact you\, so hopefully you will check your messages on this board. \
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I'm interested in taking lessons and am wondering what your availability is like and what your rate is per hour. Let me know when you get a minute. My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jasonguyer@gmail.com\">jasonguyer@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Hope to hear from you soon!\
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- Jason",674,"BBCode","2005-03-31 14:02:06"
675,217,"Hi Jack\,\
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You'd think that as popular as this tune has become in gypsy jazz circles\, there would be more on the web. Anyway\, yes\, I'd very much appreciate any playback of it you could send me.\
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I'm at:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dtpolk@outrageous.net\">dtpolk@outrageous.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Polkat (Doug)",675,"BBCode","2005-04-01 23:08:34"
676,203,"Hi Andy\, \
\
I have the music sheet of this song (which was also sung by french singer Jean Constantin). \
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Contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> \
\
Best \
\
François RAVEZ",676,"BBCode","2005-04-02 14:01:04"
679,275,"Hello my name is Mateo\, I have been playing guitar for 6 years (I'm 18) and have recently gotten into gypsy jazz.  I live on Maui\, and am currently study with Tom Conway\, but would like to find some supplementary material to speed up my learning. I am a very dedicated player\, and am serious about learning this style of music. I was curious about how/where you learned gypsy jazz  (conservatory\, private study)\, and was looking for some advice on learning this style myself (Such as books\, videos\, etc.). I find it especially difficult to learn because there are no players my age who are interested in this style\, and so I have no opportunity to learn in this way. Any imput you might have would be greatly appreciated (concidering your incredible talent in the genre  :D )\, and would help me to better myself as a musician. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Milo_TheGodfather@hotmail.com\">Milo_TheGodfather@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day!",679,"BBCode","2005-04-04 00:55:47"
681,88,"hey man\, just wanted to say what a welcome change of pace your threads have been\, please keep 'em coming!\
\
Carter",681,"BBCode","2005-04-05 10:48:22"
682,4,"Hey Carter!\
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[quote=\"Carter O`Brien\"]hey man\, just wanted to say what a welcome change of pace your threads have been\, please keep 'em coming!\
\
Carter[/quote]\
\
Thanks dude!",682,"BBCode","2005-04-05 11:12:59"
684,37,"Hi Stu\
\
I came across this fascinating person\, Marta Topferova\, and thought you might find her interesting.  Check out her website\, which has some nice videos:\
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[url=http://www.martatopferova.com]http://www.martatopferova.com[/url]\
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One of her band-mates accompanies her on the harp\, which he plays flamenco-style\, guitaristically.  Interesting instrumentation elsewhere\, too.\
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Cheers\,\
Ando",684,"BBCode","2005-04-06 07:13:08"
686,40,"Hey Nick. I received the disc a few days ago and have been trying to take it all in. I really dig the Jacques Montagne and the Les MAnouches stuff is great too. The stuff with the drum machine sounds like the coolest Porno music ever :lol: (Thats a good thing). Thanks a lot man I really appreciate it.",686,"BBCode","2005-04-06 18:47:44"
689,175,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I'm really looking forward to it too\, and it'd be great to meet up. \
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew_mcconnell_stott@hotmail.com\">andrew_mcconnell_stott@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. I'll definitely be in touch before I come down.\
\
Andy",689,"BBCode","2005-04-07 03:21:44"
697,189,"Hi\, I was wndering if I could get a chart of csardas\, thx\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ampsmasher@gmail.com\">ampsmasher@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",697,"BBCode","2005-04-10 22:03:50"
698,125,"Hello!\
I'll try to answer your questions:)\
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I started playing gypsy swing in the autumn of 2001 when I bought a Selmer-copy and started to listen to Django and Bireli. After only a few months I sat in with Robin Nolan\, who was really encouraging me! \
Then Jon Larsen heard me and I got the chance to tour and record with Jimmy Rosenberg. By this time\, I had never met or played with a gypsy and I was only guessing who to play the phrases correctly with the right hand. I learned a great deal from those experiences and next time I recorded (with Yorgui and Ritary) I had improved a lot.\
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If you're searching for material\, I can really recommend my upcoming book \"Gypsy Fire\" that  includes a lot of useful licks and exercises. Michael's  book \"Gypsy Picking\" is also a great resource.\
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Here's a list of great cd's with contemporary players that you  might\
like. Of course you should also try to get everything recorded with Django..\
1. Jimmy Rosenberg  \"The one and only\"\
2. Angelo Debarre \"Gypsy Guitars\"\
3. Bireli Lagrene \"Gypsy Project 1&2\"\
4. Rosenberg Trio \"Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival\"\
5. Tchavolo Schmitt \"Miri Familia\"\
and of course there are many many more....\
Good luck with your playing!\
Friendly\
Andreas",698,"BBCode","2005-04-11 15:02:11"
702,275,"Thank you very much for your imput! I'm most definately going to get your upcoming book\, and I will look in to the CD's that you suggested.  I think that will be some good material for me to set forth on. \
Have a wonderful Day!\
Mateo",679,"BBCode","2005-04-12 04:51:00"
706,3,"hi ben i'd like to know if the pickup is still up for grabs\
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regards\
D",706,"BBCode","2005-04-12 22:16:04"
709,295,"Hi Dennis - \
Yes\, The Stimer pickup is still up for grabs. \
I can be contacted at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bendena5@yahoo.com\">bendena5@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> if you would like follow up on it further - \
thanks - \
d",709,"BBCode","2005-04-13 09:13:08"
718,253,"hi we have a jam/gig in Walsall\, west midlands near Birmingham bang in the middle of the country\, get in touch near the time",718,"BBCode","2005-04-16 02:17:26"
753,234,"Hey...i saw the post on fingerings. could u please send me that chart aswell ? id love to have it.\
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email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjoswing@hotmail.com\">gadjoswing@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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regards\
Rune Larsen\
Hot Club Copenhagen",753,"BBCode","2005-05-03 01:32:31"
756,272,"Hello Michael:\
I'm gonna be still 4 more weeks before I return to Spain via Mexico the 31 of may.\
I'm in Portland doing some gigs\, clases\, I did a Gypsy jazz to Bebop Masterclass at the PSU  Portland State University\, and also I'm recording the music of some movie (original and gypsy jazz music) here for some project...\
I'm really interesting to come over to Seattle to meet you and perhaps play at the jam-session you have the mondays (somebody told me about it)...so \
Also I have some plans to write some book for the gypsy jazz comunity one of these days...I would like to share with you some idea :)\
my telefon in Portland is:  Pere Soto 5032847597\
I don't have yours but if you reply me with your number I will call you...\
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so\, best regards\
Pere Soto  (Django's Castle)\
[url=http://www.chetman.com/django'scastle]www.chetman.com/django'scastle[/url]",756,"BBCode","2005-05-05 14:17:49"
757,9,"Hi Pere\,\
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Your always welcome to our Monday night jam session. Detailes here: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/events/archives/2006/10/14/every_monday.html#more]Jam[/url]\
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Feel free to call: 206-528-9873\
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-Michael",757,"BBCode","2005-05-05 14:25:08"
770,11,"hey\,\
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you can login and delete that post about the arm circulation thing... \
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i noticed that you replied to it saying nevermind but as long as nobody else replies to it you are able to completely delete the post...\
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-jon",770,"BBCode","2005-05-09 08:22:04"
774,88,"... hi Jon\, I think I have mp3's for our 10/1 and 10/2 shows\, do you need track listings for either?\
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fantastic CD list you have\, btw~!!!!",774,"BBCode","2005-05-09 08:46:54"
782,97,"Caught you  :D",782,"BBCode","2005-05-10 06:40:07"
783,87,"tit for tat!",783,"BBCode","2005-05-10 10:34:05"
784,87,"tit for tat!",784,"BBCode","2005-05-10 10:34:05"
787,95,"valdea\,\
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First off I have to say that the Patenotte is a real gypsy guitar where as the Saga guitars are gypsy looking guitars. The Patenotte has the sound all the way through. Every note is drenched with that throaty\, mid punch. Okay now on to your questions...\
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1. Bridge: Any Dupont bridge will fit. On the Patenotts there are no \"mustache\" bridge ends attached to the top plate. I made mine and added them. I would be happy to send you pictures if you need reference. Remember that any bridge you order is a blank. You will have to fit it to your guitar. It is not hard it just takes some time. I have posted instructions on the forum on doing this.\
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2. Tailpiece: The tailpiece is great. I have 0 problems and I really like it. It takes both loop and ball end strings and comes with a nice real Ebony insert. The Saga tailpiece comes with plastic and is not solid that is why it buzzes. The tailpiece that comes on the 256 is great.\
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3. Solid sides: The back is laminated and the sides are solid. This is the case with the 256 but I don't know about the other models. It looks great and sound even better.\
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4. Volume: I feel that the volume of the gitane guitars is not the right kind of volume. If that is the sound you are looking for then get a gitane. Some people really like that sound and that is great but not a traditional sound. The Patenotte is loud but has a sweeter tone all around. It does really cut through but it is not harsh. When you are playing it it does not sound loud at all. But when you get in front of it it really projects. All the sound goes shooting right forward. Like I said it is a gypsy guitar and that is what they are made to do. \
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5. Other places to get a Patenotte: Not that I know of. Jacques is a great guy to work with and very fare. I trust him with out reserve.\
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6. The Neck: The neck is awesome. And I mean it. People who are used to a Gitane say \" the neck is huge!\" It is like a vintage neck. It is a bit rounded at the head end and then flattens out as it gets closer to the body. It is by far one of the best necks I have played be it one $900 guitar or a $10\,000 guitar. I have played a Selmer and it is sort of like that but not as flat. The Patenotte is thick like a Selmer but not as flat all the way to the head stock. The Selmer neck is sort of like a 2x4 in shape all the way up and the Patenotte has a rounding at the head and.\
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7. Body: I'm not quite sure what you are look for here so I'll try and explain the body and hope that I hit on the info you seek. The 256 is an odd duck when it comes to size. The scale length is 250mm not short but not quite ling. It does join at the 14th like a long however. The difference is made up on the body. The body is long like a Favino. I think that is why it has a special sound. The body is longer and just a bit wider then the Gitane and some others out there. On the web site it looks narrow but in reality it looks that way because it is a bit linger. It took me a good month to really get used to the Patenotte. The scale length really through me at first. But I found that after I got used to it is is really fast. It seems short but all the notes are there! This makes chromatic runs fire off like a fully automatic machine gun. When I got the guitar I was a bit apprehensive about keeping it because it felt so weird. But now I am glad I did. It is by far the best instrument you can get for the money. It is the real thing. Hand built with a sound that will stand out from the others in a jam session.\
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A few notes on the Patenotte:\
I think the reason these guitars are the price they are is because of the finish work. It is rough. The Gitanes look beautiful but lack the tone. The Patenotte looks a bit rough but Ohh the tone! So if you know that up front you will not be disappointed about that when you get one. Don't get me wrong these guitars still look good. But if you really are into perfect finish and looks then this is not the guitar for you. But if you want a hand built instrument with a tun of caricature and tone then this is it.\
The bridge the guitar comes with is not good. That is the only thing I wish the Patenotte makers would have done better. But it is way worth spending the extra to get a Dupont or what ever you like. I make all my own bridges so I made a custom bridge that has been tuned for my guitar. But I'm sure a Dupont would sound great.\
I have been playing my 256 for about 3 months now and over the past 3 weeks it has really started to open up in tone. The volume has increased as well as the lower and mid ranges. Every time I play it it gets better. \
So all this to say.. I am a huge fan of the Patenotte 256 and would tell any one to get one be it their fist gypsy guitar or their 10th\
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Please feel free to ask more questions if you like.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",787,"BBCode","2005-05-11 09:42:24"
790,97,"Hi\, thank you for your input on the JJ Gitane. I was wondering if the width at the nut is the same as the DG-250 as I've read some people describe it as a nice wide neck but maybe they just meant thicker.I'm so very close to ordering one :D but worried about the width as I have fairly small hands.\
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All the best\,\
                Steve",790,"BBCode","2005-05-12 08:02:45"
791,97,"Hi\, thank you for your input on the JJ Gitane. I was wondering if the width at the nut is the same as the DG-250 as I've read some people describe it as a nice wide neck but maybe they just meant thicker.I'm so very close to ordering one :D but worried about the width as I have fairly small hands.\
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All the best\,\
                Steve",791,"BBCode","2005-05-12 08:02:45"
792,229,"Hey Steve\,\
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The width at the nut is identical on both guitars (1 3/4\"). The 250's profile (thickness) is much shallower than the 300. I would compare the neck on the 250 to that of a modern electric. The 300 is much deeper and kinda squarish compared to the shorter scaled D-500\, which for all intents and puposes is very much like a classical guitar. I started with the 500 as I was intimidated by the longer scale of the 250 but when Saga introduced the 250 in maple\, I just had to have one. I\, too\, have small hands but generally prefer a fatter neck as my hand tends to cramp up on those skinny necks. The maple 250 has a very unique tone (loud & dry\, less warm than mahogany/rosewood) and that's why I've kept it. I believe that the 250's solid headstock design is resonsible for the great difference in string tension. Strung with the same 10-45 gauge strings\, I find the 300 has a more supple feel\, definitely easier for me to play. The long scale turns out to be a non-issue for me\, like going from a Gibson (24 3/4\") to a Fender (25 1/2\") and you probably won't even notice it except for when you're playing widely spaced chords down near the nut. It's the 10th fret marker that threw me off initially\, but I believe that's common to all the long scale Gitanes\, as it is on most Selmer/Macaferrias.\
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It's nice to have all three\, but the one that gets played the most is the 300. If I could have only one\, it would certainly be the 300. Fretwork was required on the 500\, and the string slots were unevenly spaced on the 250's bridge. Dealing with these issues cost money and it's not eay to find a guitar tech who's familiar with these gypsy guitars. The 300 played perfectly right out of the cardboard box once I removed the dreadfull factory strings. There are many other reasons that the 300 is worth the extra 300 dollars; Better tuners than all the other models (open 'Waverly' style) and apparently the headstock design is not compatible with aftermarket replacements - see the post on tuners in the accessories forum. Real Brazilian rosewood (I thought that was illegal now) as opposed to the Indian rosewood used on the rest of the line. The 300's interior is lightly varnished\, something you normally see only on the boutique Selmacs. Most importantly TONE\, which the 300 has in spades - to me\, this guitar sounds just as good as some very expensive instruments that I've been lucky to play. I never talk about tone on open forums because I invariably get set upon by people who have to justify their $4\,000 investments. Not surprisingly\, these types usually can't play anyway.\
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This brings me to my final points. I have experimented extensively with picks\, starting with Jim Dunlop Stubbies at a buck a pop and ending with Wegens at fifteen US dollars apiece\, and worth every penny. I have not tried the Moustaches or the AKLs (or whatever they're called) yet\, but the Sarod picks (the ebony\, not the rosewood) are a good compromise at three dollars each. The sarod picks are very similar to Dugains at one third the price. Another absolutely essential element is manouche strings. Loop end or ball end\, these are the ONLY strings that will produce the proper tone. I have also accumulated a huge pile of instructional material that will take years to wade thru'. I wish I had started with Michael's  \"Gypsy Picking\" as I am presently trying to 'unlearn' some bad habits I've picked up along the way. There's also alot  of very helpful free stuff on the Internet. If I was you\, I wouldn't even bother with the all the other books and videos 'till I got the picking and the arpeggios/scales down. I hope I'm not sounding too didactic or rigid in my approach\, but I'm just trying to save you time\, money and frustration.\
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I've just remembered something else. Because of the unusual dimensions of the Gitanes\, most cases (including the ones they reccommend at Elderlys\, where I got my guitars) don't fit properly. If you must have a Gitane now\, don't hesitate to have them ship it without a case. Mine came right to my door in a massive cardboard box filled with styrofoam chips and a smaller box containing the guitar in bubblewrap & newspaper. In 6-8 weeks Saga will be offering a case produced exclusively for these instruments and I will be ordering three myself.\
\
I've been doing rootsy style music on telecasters and open-tuned metal bodied resonator guitars for 35 years and haven't been as stimulated to play in a long\, long time. This forum has been really helpful to me and if there's anything else you'd like to discuss\, don't hesitate to give me a shout.\
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David",790,"BBCode","2005-05-12 09:38:32"
795,95,"valdea\,\
\
I'm going to send you another e-mail when I get home. I do have MP3s of my Pat. that I will send as well as photos. \
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I will answer all your questions at that time.\
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Cheers\,\
J",795,"BBCode","2005-05-12 10:26:33"
796,229,"Hey Steve\,\
\
The width at the nut is identical on both guitars (1 3/4\"). The 250's profile (thickness) is much shallower than the 300. I would compare the neck on the 250 to that of a modern electric. The 300 is much deeper and kinda squarish compared to the shorter scaled D-500\, which for all intents and puposes is very much like a classical guitar. I started with the 500 as I was intimidated by the longer scale of the 250 but when Saga introduced the 250 in maple\, I just had to have one. I\, too\, have small hands but generally prefer a fatter neck as my hand tends to cramp up on those skinny necks. The maple 250 has a very unique tone (loud & dry\, less warm than mahogany/rosewood) and that's why I've kept it. I believe that the 250's solid headstock design is resonsible for the great difference in string tension. Strung with the same 10-45 gauge strings\, I find the 300 has a more supple feel\, definitely easier for me to play. The long scale turns out to be a non-issue for me\, like going from a Gibson (24 3/4\") to a Fender (25 1/2\") and you probably won't even notice it except for when you're playing widely spaced chords down near the nut. It's the 10th fret marker that threw me off initially\, but I believe that's common to all the long scale Gitanes\, as it is on most Selmer/Macaferrias.\
\
It's nice to have all three\, but the one that gets played the most is the 300. If I could have only one\, it would certainly be the 300. Fretwork was required on the 500\, and the string slots were unevenly spaced on the 250's bridge. Dealing with these issues cost money and it's not eay to find a guitar tech who's familiar with these gypsy guitars. The 300 played perfectly right out of the cardboard box once I removed the dreadfull factory strings. There are many other reasons that the 300 is worth the extra 300 dollars; Better tuners than all the other models (open 'Waverly' style) and apparently the headstock design is not compatible with aftermarket replacements - see the post on tuners in the accessories forum. Real Brazilian rosewood (I thought that was illegal now) as opposed to the Indian rosewood used on the rest of the line. The 300's interior is lightly varnished\, something you normally see only on the boutique Selmacs. Most importantly TONE\, which the 300 has in spades - to me\, this guitar sounds just as good as some very expensive instruments that I've been lucky to play. I never talk about tone on open forums because I invariably get set upon by people who have to justify their $4\,000 investments. Not surprisingly\, these types usually can't play anyway.\
\
This brings me to my final points. I have experimented extensively with picks\, starting with Jim Dunlop Stubbies at a buck a pop and ending with Wegens at fifteen US dollars apiece\, and worth every penny. I have not tried the Moustaches or the AKLs (or whatever they're called) yet\, but the Sarod picks (the ebony\, not the rosewood) are a good compromise at three dollars each. The sarod picks are very similar to Dugains at one third the price. Another absolutely essential element is manouche strings. Loop end or ball end\, these are the ONLY strings that will produce the proper tone. I have also accumulated a huge pile of instructional material that will take years to wade thru'. I wish I had started with Michael's  \"Gypsy Picking\" as I am presently trying to 'unlearn' some bad habits I've picked up along the way. There's also alot  of very helpful free stuff on the Internet. If I was you\, I wouldn't even bother with the all the other books and videos 'till I got the picking and the arpeggios/scales down. I hope I'm not sounding too didactic or rigid in my approach\, but I'm just trying to save you time\, money and frustration.\
\
I've just remembered something else. Because of the unusual dimensions of the Gitanes\, most cases (including the ones they reccommend at Elderlys\, where I got my guitars) don't fit properly. If you must have a Gitane now\, don't hesitate to have them ship it without a case. Mine came right to my door in a massive cardboard box filled with styrofoam chips and a smaller box containing the guitar in bubblewrap & newspaper. In 6-8 weeks Saga will be offering a case produced exclusively for these instruments and I will be ordering three myself.\
\
I've been doing rootsy style music on telecasters and open-tuned metal bodied resonator guitars for 35 years and haven't been as stimulated to play in a long\, long time. This forum has been really helpful to me and if there's anything else you'd like to discuss\, don't hesitate to give me a shout.\
\
David",796,"BBCode","2005-05-12 09:38:32"
798,95,"do you still have the stimer for sale?\
\
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cheers\,\
josh",798,"BBCode","2005-05-12 12:30:17"
799,97,"Hey David\,\
 Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions about the dg300. I just orderd one from Elderly :D  and can't wait to get it. I've been playing this style for just over a year now on a dg250\, which I must say I think is a great guitar it sound wonderful I just have never been happy with the neck . I know what your saying about the hand cramps\,I have an old Kay archtop with a nice neck that I reshaped to my liking and I never get cramps when I play it.\
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I  think that some people that have spent a lot of money on their hand built guitars just don't wan't to admit that the Gitanes sound Awesome.\
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I did'nt bother geting a case I think I'll wait on those new saga cases to come out. Do you know how much their going cost?\
All the best\,\
                 Steve",790,"BBCode","2005-05-12 15:30:34"
800,97,"Hey David\,\
 Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions about the dg300. I just orderd one from Elderly :D  and can't wait to get it. I've been playing this style for just over a year now on a dg250\, which I must say I think is a great guitar it sound wonderful I just have never been happy with the neck . I know what your saying about the hand cramps\,I have an old Kay archtop with a nice neck that I reshaped to my liking and I never get cramps when I play it.\
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I  think that some people that have spent a lot of money on their hand built guitars just don't wan't to admit that the Gitanes sound Awesome.\
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I did'nt bother geting a case I think I'll wait on those new saga cases to come out. Do you know how much their going cost?\
All the best\,\
                 Steve",791,"BBCode","2005-05-12 15:30:34"
801,229,"Steve\,\
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Didn't realize that you were already playing a Gitane. I guess I was preaching to the choir. Do you have a maple or rosewood 250? In either case the 300 is a beast of a different colour. If you are pleased with the 250\, you're gonna flip when you get your hands on the 300. To my grizzled old ears\, it sounds every bit as good (if not better) than some Dunns\, Parks\, Aylwards and Dell Artes that I've played. Don't know where you purchased your first Gitane but I can tell you that Elderly does a good job of packing the instrument and mine arrived (Canada) in under one week. Sorry\, but I haven't a clue about the cost of their cases\, but if it's priced like the rest of Saga's (Gitane) products it should be pretty cheap. I'm hoping that they'll be under $100.\
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I have just learned that the Jorgenson model is purportedly a limited edition\, and I've left a question on his message board (johnjorgenson.com) regarding the number that will be produced. I would be curious to know what number yours is (mine's from the first batch - 27).\
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Being as you're so close to France\, do you have any plans to go to Samois? My people are from Scotland (my dear old granny used to call it 'the old country') and tho' I've never been particularly motivated to go to europe\, the Django Festival is starting to beckon to me and it's only a matter of time before before the pull becomes irresistable. Apparently it's getting bigger & better every year.\
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Let me know what you think of the JJ if you can put it down long enough to type a few lines!\
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dr",790,"BBCode","2005-05-12 20:38:16"
802,229,"Geez\, Steve\, I feel like a real bonehead. Just looking at the member list for the first time and I stupidly assumed you were over in Scotland! You'll probably have your 300 in a couple of days!\
dr",802,"BBCode","2005-05-12 20:50:19"
804,229,"Geez\, Steve\, I feel like a real bonehead. Just looking at the member list for the first time and I stupidly assumed you were over in Scotland! You'll probably have your 300 in a couple of days!\
dr",804,"BBCode","2005-05-12 20:50:19"
805,97,"Yes\, I've been over here in the States since my family emigrated here in 1975 but I am still a Scotsman at heart :D \
Can't wait to get that guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",802,"BBCode","2005-05-13 06:28:30"
806,229,"Steve\,\
\
Didn't realize that you were already playing a Gitane. I guess I was preaching to the choir. Do you have a maple or rosewood 250? In either case the 300 is a beast of a different colour. If you are pleased with the 250\, you're gonna flip when you get your hands on the 300. To my grizzled old ears\, it sounds every bit as good (if not better) than some Dunns\, Parks\, Aylwards and Dell Artes that I've played. Don't know where you purchased your first Gitane but I can tell you that Elderly does a good job of packing the instrument and mine arrived (Canada) in under one week. Sorry\, but I haven't a clue about the cost of their cases\, but if it's priced like the rest of Saga's (Gitane) products it should be pretty cheap. I'm hoping that they'll be under $100.\
\
I have just learned that the Jorgenson model is purportedly a limited edition\, and I've left a question on his message board (johnjorgenson.com) regarding the number that will be produced. I would be curious to know what number yours is (mine's from the first batch - 27).\
\
Being as you're so close to France\, do you have any plans to go to Samois? My people are from Scotland (my dear old granny used to call it 'the old country') and tho' I've never been particularly motivated to go to europe\, the Django Festival is starting to beckon to me and it's only a matter of time before before the pull becomes irresistable. Apparently it's getting bigger & better every year.\
\
Let me know what you think of the JJ if you can put it down long enough to type a few lines!\
\
dr",796,"BBCode","2005-05-12 20:38:16"
807,97,"Yes\, I've been over here in the States since my family emigrated here in 1975 but I am still a Scotsman at heart :D \
Can't wait to get that guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",807,"BBCode","2005-05-13 06:28:30"
808,95,"I didn't forget about you! I just got in late last night. I have to go to my daughters dance recital tonight so I'll have to get you the photos and sound stuff this weekend.\
\
As for your questions:\
\
1. Real mother of pearl: I don't think so. It looks good but I don't think it is real. I'll have to check that out and let you know for sure.\
\
2. String gauge: I tried about 5 brands of string in various gauges when I got the guitar. Some were okay and some were really bad. The strings I ended going to every time are the Argentine 1510 MF. They are 11 - 46 and really work well on the 256. The lighter strings just don't punch like the mediums. The 1510 MF are not the cheapest string out there but way worth the money on this guitar.\
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3. Frets: They are on the small side. On a good note however they are really holding up well. I had fret waring in my Saga with in the first month of hard playing and on the Pat. they are still great! When I need to get new frets I think I'll go with a bit of a fatter fret but for now the frets it comes with are good. I have not had the frets leveled and I don't have any problems. So the frets lay on the board well. They don't look the best but play well. The one thing you might want to do is have them finished a bit. I found that some of them were rough and made a scratching sound when playing vibrato. I don't really care about that too much if I'm not recording with a supper mic. But some might have a problem with it.\
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4. Recording: I have done some recording. It sounds great. The really funny thing about the 256 is the sounds difference form what you hear when you play it to what it really sounds like out front. This is really apparent when recording. When I hear it on play back ... \"is that me? Is that really what my guitar sounds like!? Wow... that sounds great!\" Not so much my note choice at times! But the over all tone of the guitar is really nice. To my ear it sounds more like a mellow Selmer. Like I said before it has a vintage guitar tone to it.\
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5. Bridge: The one it comes with is all one piece. So the parts on the end that normally would be attached to the top of the guitar are really part of the bridge. So it is a supper wide bridge in reality. The problem with this is that you can not shim it to hight. I fee that it comes set up too low so you really don't get the sound that the guitar is able to make with higher action. It's not that the bridge it comes with won't work it just hinders the action vs. tone vs. playability issue. I changed the bridge first thing. I always do no mater what guitar. If I don't change the bridge all together I at least customize it to my liking. Also I would not get a bridge from Stew Mac. I'm sure they would work to hold the strings up  to the right hight but they might not be made correctly for the best tone transfer. You know it will be right if you go with a Dupont. And I think a #2 would be just right on the 256. You will still have to fit it to the guitar and would have to with any bridge you get.\
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Let me know if you need a walk through on fitting a bridge. I would be happy to do that. I need to build a new one for my guitar soon. I play to damn hard and broke the one I have on there now. My A string pops out of the grove now and I had to make an emergency fix last week at one of my gigs. Right in the middle of a song I asked a guy in the front row if he had a pocket knife and he handed me one and I notched out the A string so it would stay put! Then I jumped back in to a solo! Not trying to boast just like the story.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",795,"BBCode","2005-05-13 11:46:48"
812,95,"I will make sure and send photos and sound to those addresses.\
\
Yes you will need to fit the feet of the bridge to the top of your guitar. Ideally you don't want any space. You want the feet to touch all the way across. How you do this is:\
\
Take all the strings off.\
Take the bridge off. \
Cut a square of sand paper and tape it with masking tape to the top of the guitar.\
Over the area where the bridge goes take the new bridge and push it back and forth until the feet match the top perfectly. Make sure to keep the bridge flat otherwise it will lean one way or the other if your not careful. Keep taking the sand paper off to check the bridge feet. Do this by setting the bridge on the top and holding the guitar to eye level at the window. If you can see light between the feet and the top you have more work to do. \
\
We can talk more about this in detail when it comes time for you to do it. It is easier if you know what your looking at when you are doing the project.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",812,"BBCode","2005-05-13 12:24:46"
817,315,"Larry\,\
\
I recently discovered this forum but remember seeing many of your posts over at The Django Swing page (hotclub.co.uk).  I guess I never realized that you live within driving distance of me.  I checked out your websites and may try to make one of your gigs.  It looks like you play a gig up that way on Saturdays?  Is this a gig with the Gypsy group?  Either way\, I'm interested in making the trek up there to catch the act.\
\
I posted a little bit about my experience with Gypsy Swing on the \"Gypsy Ukes\" thread.  Although I've been flirting with it for four years now\, I've really been bitten by the bug since buying my Gitane D500 the day after I played some of my original singer songwriter stuff live on the radio at WMNF and performed at Skipper's Smokehouse as part of a Hurricane Charley benefit.\
\
Anyway\, while I've had some minor success with songwriting\, I really do consider myself somewhat of a \"hack\" especially when it comes to this style of music.  I'm also in a roundabout way looking to find a good teacher or\, at least\, friend and mentor who can help me achieve my goals of playing proper rhythm.  Its hard finding others who play this music. Back in October I actually formed an informal group with me on rhythm\, a killer American style jazz player on lead named Dave Krawlski\, and the amazing Andy Leach on upright bass calling ourselves \"The Hat Club of Charlotte County.\"  Yes\, \"Hat Club\" as opposed to \"Hot!\"  Dave finally got his contractors license and the after effects of Hurricane Charley resulted in him being very busy.  Andy will be going back to Jacksonville to finish college and I soon found myself busy with work as well.  I think my greatest musical thrill was playing this music with those guys!\
\
In the mean time\, I'm back to working through the Robin Nolan Trio books and watching the Biréli and Rosenberg DVD's.\
\
I've enjoyed your posts and look forward to hearing your music.  Feel free to E-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:psjdvmosu95@webtv.net\">psjdvmosu95@webtv.net</a><!-- e --> or to PM me through this forum.  Its good to find another Django/Jazz devotee living (relatively) close.  I look forward to hearing from you.",817,"BBCode","2005-05-18 07:45:06"
818,229,"Man\, I really feel bad for recommending this guitar to you. Sounds like you got a lemon there.\
\
At least you can return it easily. I've purchased quite a few guitars from Elderly's (including some used ones which arrived exactly as\, if not better than\, described) but I did get a brand spankin' new Regal (also made by Saga) tricone resonator from them which is a real dog. It's such an expensive hassle returning stuff from Canada that I've kept the bloody thing and have been trying to tweak it into playablity. If I lived in the USA\, I would've jammed it right back into its packing crate and sent it on it's way.\
\
BTW\, I'm real curious as to how many of these Jorgenson's are being pumped out of the factory. As I mentioned to you in an earlier post\, mine's number 27. Would you mind telling me what the serial number is on yours?\
\
David",818,"BBCode","2005-05-18 09:15:10"
819,229,"Man\, I really feel bad for recommending this guitar to you. Sounds like you got a lemon there.\
\
At least you can return it easily. I've purchased quite a few guitars from Elderly's (including some used ones which arrived exactly as\, if not better than\, described) but I did get a brand spankin' new Regal (also made by Saga) tricone resonator from them which is a real dog. It's such an expensive hassle returning stuff from Canada that I've kept the bloody thing and have been trying to tweak it into playablity. If I lived in the USA\, I would've jammed it right back into its packing crate and sent it on it's way.\
\
BTW\, I'm real curious as to how many of these Jorgenson's are being pumped out of the factory. As I mentioned to you in an earlier post\, mine's number 27. Would you mind telling me what the serial number is on yours?\
\
David",819,"BBCode","2005-05-18 09:15:10"
820,97,"Hey there \,Man don't feel bad you just never know when you get a guitar online. I wish there was a guitar store locally where I could try some out .\
The more I think on it I'm pretty pleased with the dg-250 \, it really sounds great\, a little more balanced tone than my buddy's dg250m but even it sounded fuller than the JJ. The serial # is 0504115 so maybe they slipped back into there old ways after the early ones. \
Again don't feel bad I appreciate all your input.\
        All the best \,\
                           Steve",818,"BBCode","2005-05-18 09:37:02"
821,97,"Hey there \,Man don't feel bad you just never know when you get a guitar online. I wish there was a guitar store locally where I could try some out .\
The more I think on it I'm pretty pleased with the dg-250 \, it really sounds great\, a little more balanced tone than my buddy's dg250m but even it sounded fuller than the JJ. The serial # is 0504115 so maybe they slipped back into there old ways after the early ones. \
Again don't feel bad I appreciate all your input.\
        All the best \,\
                           Steve",821,"BBCode","2005-05-18 09:37:02"
822,229,"I feel better already. It's great when you realize that you already own some guitars that are better than most of stuff in music stores today. Just about the only things I buy locally are 'effects' that I use to slather over my electric playing. Haven't picked up a guitar in a shop that 'spoke to me' in a long\, long time.\
\
So you know how my maple 250 sounds from jamming with Ric - very bright amd brittle with a fast attack & quick decay. I am now curious about the tone of your mahogany/rosewood 250. I would imagine warm & round with lots of sustain.\
\
The more I think about it\, the more I'd be inclined to suggest that you forget all about the Dell'Arte Piagalle or the Pattenote (which I\, quite frankly\, find to be a hideous looking instrument ) and continue to enjoy the 250 untill you can comfortably step up to a really nice  (as in $$$$) one-off selmac by Eimers or Aylward or Dupont or Favino or Dunn or Parks or Collins etc...\
\
Thanks for writing back\,\
david",818,"BBCode","2005-05-18 11:39:17"
824,229,"I feel better already. It's great when you realize that you already own some guitars that are better than most of stuff in music stores today. Just about the only things I buy locally are 'effects' that I use to slather over my electric playing. Haven't picked up a guitar in a shop that 'spoke to me' in a long\, long time.\
\
So you know how my maple 250 sounds from jamming with Ric - very bright amd brittle with a fast attack & quick decay. I am now curious about the tone of your mahogany/rosewood 250. I would imagine warm & round with lots of sustain.\
\
The more I think about it\, the more I'd be inclined to suggest that you forget all about the Dell'Arte Piagalle or the Pattenote (which I\, quite frankly\, find to be a hideous looking instrument ) and continue to enjoy the 250 untill you can comfortably step up to a really nice  (as in $$$$) one-off selmac by Eimers or Aylward or Dupont or Favino or Dunn or Parks or Collins etc...\
\
Thanks for writing back\,\
david",819,"BBCode","2005-05-18 11:39:17"
825,97,"Hi David\,\
 I would say that the sound of my DG250 is similiar to the 250m except it is a little more balanced accross the spectrum and your right a little warmer sounding with a little more low end\, equally at home for rhythm or for soloing. I play mostly rhythmn in this style but Rick has coaxed me into trading off licks with him.I'm just learning some of these jazz scales but I am really enjoying it.Its quite a bit more challenging than Rock or Blues.\
THanks again for your input.\
                                         Steve",818,"BBCode","2005-05-18 16:20:14"
826,97,"Hi David\,\
 I would say that the sound of my DG250 is similiar to the 250m except it is a little more balanced accross the spectrum and your right a little warmer sounding with a little more low end\, equally at home for rhythm or for soloing. I play mostly rhythmn in this style but Rick has coaxed me into trading off licks with him.I'm just learning some of these jazz scales but I am really enjoying it.Its quite a bit more challenging than Rock or Blues.\
THanks again for your input.\
                                         Steve",821,"BBCode","2005-05-18 16:20:14"
827,315,"Larry\,\
\
I recently discovered this forum but remember seeing many of your posts over at The Django Swing page (hotclub.co.uk).  I guess I never realized that you live within driving distance of me.  I checked out your websites and may try to make one of your gigs.  It looks like you play a gig up that way on Saturdays?  Is this a gig with the Gypsy group?  Either way\, I'm interested in making the trek up there to catch the act.\
\
I posted a little bit about my experience with Gypsy Swing on the \"Gypsy Ukes\" thread.  Although I've been flirting with it for four years now\, I've really been bitten by the bug since buying my Gitane D500 the day after I played some of my original singer songwriter stuff live on the radio at WMNF and performed at Skipper's Smokehouse as part of a Hurricane Charley benefit.\
\
Anyway\, while I've had some minor success with songwriting\, I really do consider myself somewhat of a \"hack\" especially when it comes to this style of music.  I'm also in a roundabout way looking to find a good teacher or\, at least\, friend and mentor who can help me achieve my goals of playing proper rhythm.  Its hard finding others who play this music. Back in October I actually formed an informal group with me on rhythm\, a killer American style jazz player on lead named Dave Krawlski\, and the amazing Andy Leach on upright bass calling ourselves \"The Hat Club of Charlotte County.\"  Yes\, \"Hat Club\" as opposed to \"Hot!\"  Dave finally got his contractors license and the after effects of Hurricane Charley resulted in him being very busy.  Andy will be going back to Jacksonville to finish college and I soon found myself busy with work as well.  I think my greatest musical thrill was playing this music with those guys!\
\
In the mean time\, I'm back to working through the Robin Nolan Trio books and watching the Biréli and Rosenberg DVD's.\
\
I've enjoyed your posts and look forward to hearing your music.  Feel free to E-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:psjdvmosu95@webtv.net\">psjdvmosu95@webtv.net</a><!-- e --> or to PM me through this forum.  Its good to find another Django/Jazz devotee living (relatively) close.  I look forward to hearing from you.",827,"BBCode","2005-05-18 07:45:06"
828,316,"Is this still available?  \
\
Sorry if it sold long ago\, this seems like a way to do classifieds...\
\
Thanks\,\
Brice.",828,"BBCode","2005-05-19 14:59:31"
829,316,"Is this still available?  \
\
Sorry if it sold long ago\, this seems like a way to do classifieds...\
\
Thanks\,\
Brice.",829,"BBCode","2005-05-19 14:59:31"
830,39,"It sold a while ago.  I guess I should remove it from the list...\
\
Best\,\
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Jared",828,"BBCode","2005-05-19 19:33:14"
831,39,"It sold a while ago.  I guess I should remove it from the list...\
\
Best\,\
\
Jared",831,"BBCode","2005-05-19 19:33:14"
832,131,"Jason: \
\
Seeing as it is \"totaly unavailable\"\, that means it's okay to send you a copy\, right?.  If you send me your address\, I will mail you Tchan Tchou's [b]Guitare Partie[/b] in mp3 format on a CD.  \
\
email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig@zahnisers.com\">craig@zahnisers.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Craig",832,"BBCode","2005-05-24 08:01:08"
835,229,"Bohemian\, you expressed an interest in John's response to the question about how many signature editions that Saga would produce. As he did not respond to my query on the BB\, I sent him an email which he just answered today. His contract with them is for two years (no fixed number of instruments) to be renewed if both parties are in agreement. He also said he plans to introduce other models to the line. He didn't give specifics\, but I would imagine maybe a grande bouche with the upgraded tuners and woods used on the current JJ would be a possibility. I'd like to see them produce a selmac with solid wood construction and a thin nitro finish\, but I can't really see that happening. Come to think of it\, Saga has recently released the pricey Blueridge line of dreadnaughts\, so ya never know..\
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All the best\,\
David",835,"BBCode","2005-05-28 10:26:28"
836,310,"Thanks\
\
Sounds like good news\
\
I am holding out for an upgraded 14 fret grande bouche\
\
Jeff",836,"BBCode","2005-05-28 11:08:53"
837,310,"Thanks\
\
Sounds like good news\
\
I am holding out for an upgraded 14 fret grande bouche\
\
Jeff",837,"BBCode","2005-05-28 11:08:53"
839,229,"Bohemian\, I thought your suggestion merited passing on to John (hell\, I'd buy one\, too) so I did.\
Thanks\,\
dr",839,"BBCode","2005-05-29 17:59:14"
840,310,"Thanks\
\
Maybe he should suggest they call it the \"Bohemian/ Jorgensen\"  : )\
\
Seems to me the most practical and universal....\
long scale.. 14  frets   D sound hole..   cool unit..\
\
\
Jeff",840,"BBCode","2005-05-30 07:52:00"
841,310,"Thanks\
\
Maybe he should suggest they call it the \"Bohemian/ Jorgensen\"  : )\
\
Seems to me the most practical and universal....\
long scale.. 14  frets   D sound hole..   cool unit..\
\
\
Jeff",841,"BBCode","2005-05-30 07:52:00"
843,229,"Jeff\, if he gets back to me\, I'll definitely let him know that it wasn't my idea - but I really do think it's a good'un. In a logical universe\, it should be their next model as they pretty much have all the other bases covered.\
\
If you get any more brainstorms\, you should drop him a line yourself. I've had much better luck communicating with him than I have had with Saga. I've been trying to contact them (originally about their resophonics) for years\, and have never heard a peep.\
\
David",839,"BBCode","2005-05-30 09:58:01"
844,310,"You are right that it is too logical a step for anyone to take credit... particularly since there are other builders\
\
one though though was to make the scale length in between ther short and long scales//\
\
Again the best of all worlds\
\
I called SAGA to get them to tell me what the warranty was on the Goldsatr banjo.. they would not give me and answer and told me to call a dealer.. so I did.. one said no warranty  another said well if anything happens in 90 days let me know  the third.. Elderly said they warranty with an in house warranty for one year...\
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I would also like to see a Pattenote style.. kidney bean sould hole or the cool onbes with heart shaped sound holes and other tailpeices  \,\, the DR style is so over done\
\
and I may be alone  but I dont like gold// much prefer higher quality but in nickel\
\
\
Jeff",840,"BBCode","2005-05-30 12:44:54"
845,310,"You are right that it is too logical a step for anyone to take credit... particularly since there are other builders\
\
one though though was to make the scale length in between ther short and long scales//\
\
Again the best of all worlds\
\
I called SAGA to get them to tell me what the warranty was on the Goldsatr banjo.. they would not give me and answer and told me to call a dealer.. so I did.. one said no warranty  another said well if anything happens in 90 days let me know  the third.. Elderly said they warranty with an in house warranty for one year...\
\
I would also like to see a Pattenote style.. kidney bean sould hole or the cool onbes with heart shaped sound holes and other tailpeices  \,\, the DR style is so over done\
\
and I may be alone  but I dont like gold// much prefer higher quality but in nickel\
\
\
Jeff",841,"BBCode","2005-05-30 12:44:54"
847,229,"Big\, big fan of nickle hardware here. Put a nickle coated DR tailpiece on my maple Gitane just to sorta kinda match the cheezy chromium tuners...\
\
...Saga's new brass body resonators are plated with the highest grade Sino-soviet nickle alloy. My deluxe regal tricone is peeling like a tropic-bound tourist who forgot to bring sunblock and it's less than 12 months of age. On the other hand\, my recalcitrant teenage National still looks like a Mack truck bumper rolling off the assembly line- all that shiny chrome's not goin anywhere till I save up for a sandblaster.\
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Hey\, by the way\, WTF's going on with Stochelo's book? Have you recieved a reply yet?\
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dr",839,"BBCode","2005-05-30 14:42:42"
848,310,"I have built resos\, mostly copies of late 20's Regals...squarenecks\
spiders etc\
\
Wouldn't mind getting one of the Cheaper TRI CONES for fun.. and\
considered the Johnsons.. but aside from the name I was always concerned about how long they would last\
I see now they are painting /powder coating them like Nationals.. maybe they will do a tri cone\
I thought it was cool to see Oscar Aleman photos with the tricones..\
very cool\
\
I like the Nationals.. excellrnty quality  but  I think they are overpriced.. but when you are the only game in town...\
\
I always thought gold made an instrument look tacky.. my steelstrings\, mandos and even classicals have nickel.. it's just classier..\
\
Even Eastman is going to tacky gold hardware...\
\
Jeff",840,"BBCode","2005-05-30 18:49:06"
849,310,"I have built resos\, mostly copies of late 20's Regals...squarenecks\
spiders etc\
\
Wouldn't mind getting one of the Cheaper TRI CONES for fun.. and\
considered the Johnsons.. but aside from the name I was always concerned about how long they would last\
I see now they are painting /powder coating them like Nationals.. maybe they will do a tri cone\
I thought it was cool to see Oscar Aleman photos with the tricones..\
very cool\
\
I like the Nationals.. excellrnty quality  but  I think they are overpriced.. but when you are the only game in town...\
\
I always thought gold made an instrument look tacky.. my steelstrings\, mandos and even classicals have nickel.. it's just classier..\
\
Even Eastman is going to tacky gold hardware...\
\
Jeff",841,"BBCode","2005-05-30 18:49:06"
862,229,"Jeff\,\
\
Thought you might be interested in the reply I recieved this morning regarding new Gitane models;\
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\"A 14 fret D hole is a great idea\, hopefully that can be added to the line in the future.\
Cheers\, John Jorgenson\"\
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Very cool. I'd sell my D-500 for one of these.\
\
dr",839,"BBCode","2005-06-02 05:03:39"
863,310,"Looks hopeful\
\
go to the Musiclink web site.. makers of Johnson Guitars\
\
they are coming out with the PARIS series to compete with\
Gitane\
\
They were designed by G Rich formerly of SAGA now with Music Link\
\
Jeff",840,"BBCode","2005-06-02 06:07:05"
865,324,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
Are you replacing your Collins with another instrument? I'm just curious.\
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Take care\,\
\
Neil H.\
Raleigh\, NC\
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p.s. like you paintings\, boxers and porn starlets alike. The Seka painting would be more than a little distracting on the wall. :&gt;)",865,"BBCode","2005-06-02 06:33:32"
866,293,"Replacing it with another guitar with a different neck shape... maybe another Collins but I'm not sure.  Thanks for the compliments on my work!\
Charlie",866,"BBCode","2005-06-02 07:18:47"
867,310,"Looks hopeful\
\
go to the Musiclink web site.. makers of Johnson Guitars\
\
they are coming out with the PARIS series to compete with\
Gitane\
\
They were designed by G Rich formerly of SAGA now with Music Link\
\
Jeff",841,"BBCode","2005-06-02 06:07:05"
869,229,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I would not order a Johnson online as I did with the Gitanes. I've had a Regal (Saga) RD-65 wooden spider bridge reso (discontinued and not to be confused with the wretched RD-45 available today) that is so nice that I felt I could buy their selmac without trying. Their new tricone I mentioned the other day is\, however\, a real dog. I'm going to try to trade it in somewhere locally.\
\
To get back to the Johnsons\, I've had the opportunity to play many and found them all to be very poor with the exception of one - a very plain style 0 that sounded every bit as good as a National. It had a real raspy 'Tampa Red' sorta sound and if I didn't already have a brass bisquit bridge Dobro\, I would have bought it in a heartbeat. It was THAT GOOD. My local shops do stock the Johnson line\, so I'm hoping that they'll be bringing in some of their selmer style guitars. I certainly wouldn't be adverse to checking one out. Thanks for the info.\
David",839,"BBCode","2005-06-02 09:28:48"
872,324,"Sorry to bother you again\,\
\
I'm beginning to explore buying a Selmac and trying to collect information. Is the neck too \"old school\" - too wide\, or too thick\, or both\, for you?\
\
Much oblidged\,\
\
Neil",872,"BBCode","2005-06-02 10:58:20"
873,293,"Hi Neil\,\
The neck is to square-ish... I am used to a more traditional Martin type neck.  I love the neck on the Delié guitars or the Dell'artes... it's just that I had no way of knowing how it was going to be so different.  I guess Michael could have warned me but I was enamored with the idea of it being exactly like a Selmer.  Some people love them... John Jorgenson for one... he had his signature model Gitane made exactly the same way.\
Charlie",873,"BBCode","2005-06-02 15:18:07"
876,39,"Hey Jack\,\
\
Just wanted to let you know that I am going to be down in Northampton this weekend.  I am going to the am Gypsy Rhythm workshop and the show on Saturday night.  Not sure what else.  Hope to catch up.  Send an email to (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jared_william@yahoo.com\">jared_william@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->) if you are going to be around.\
\
Hope you enjoyed the DVD.\
\
Best\,\
\
Jared",413,"BBCode","2005-06-03 08:35:42"
877,203,"Hi Andy\,\
\
e-mail me privately at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> and I will send you some scans from the Mike Peters anthology and from 'the Magic of Django Reinhardt' book 2.\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",877,"BBCode","2005-06-06 22:37:43"
878,203,"Hi Andy\,\
\
e-mail me privately at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> and I will send you some scans from the Mike Peters anthology and from 'the Magic of Django Reinhardt' book 2.\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",877,"BBCode","2005-06-06 22:37:43"
881,251,"Hi-does the gtr have the gloss or \"satin\" finish? Are pictures available? \
Thanks\,\
musicofanatic",881,"BBCode","2005-06-10 01:08:02"
882,291,"Hey Oscar\,\
\
Do you have any pics of the guitar you could email? My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jasonguyer@gmail.com\">jasonguyer@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
Jason",882,"BBCode","2005-06-10 01:20:40"
883,131,"Oscar: \
\
Please contact me asap!   Very interested.   I live in Southern Maryland. \
\
email:   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig@zahnisers.com\">craig@zahnisers.com</a><!-- e -->\
phone: 410-326-2166\
\
Craig Bumgarner",883,"BBCode","2005-06-10 05:39:18"
885,251,"Hi-does the gtr have the gloss or \"satin\" finish? Are pictures available? \
Thanks\,\
musicofanatic",885,"BBCode","2005-06-10 01:08:02"
886,291,"Hey Oscar\,\
\
Do you have any pics of the guitar you could email? My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jasonguyer@gmail.com\">jasonguyer@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
Jason",886,"BBCode","2005-06-10 01:20:40"
888,60,"Hi\,\
\
The Hodson has been claimed and is going out on approval on Monday.  I will let you know if it becomes available.  Thanks\,\
Chris (Oscar)",881,"BBCode","2005-06-10 09:01:21"
893,330,"Hi\,\
\
Just in case you're a player I don't already know\, I thought I ought to say 'howdy'.  I don't recognize your user name\, but we are clearly neighbors with  a common interest.  Get in touch.  There's stuff happenin' in our neck of the woods.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Barron Beshoar\
[url=http://www.hotclubofboulder.com]www.hotclubofboulder.com[/url]",893,"BBCode","2005-06-13 12:33:50"
894,330,"Hi\,\
\
Just in case you're a player I don't already know\, I thought I ought to say 'howdy'.  I don't recognize your user name\, but we are clearly neighbors with  a common interest.  Get in touch.  There's stuff happenin' in our neck of the woods.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Barron Beshoar\
[url=http://www.hotclubofboulder.com]www.hotclubofboulder.com[/url]",894,"BBCode","2005-06-13 12:33:50"
895,71,"Hi Barron\, pleased to make your acquaintance. I think we know some people in common actually. I play music with Don Yaffe\, who I believe plays with you sometimes. I also know Peter LeVine of Blue Horizon - he's a client of my computer biz. So it looks like our paths were bound to cross one way or another! Hope to meet you soon...\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam",893,"BBCode","2005-06-13 13:46:59"
896,71,"Hi Barron\, pleased to make your acquaintance. I think we know some people in common actually. I play music with Don Yaffe\, who I believe plays with you sometimes. I also know Peter LeVine of Blue Horizon - he's a client of my computer biz. So it looks like our paths were bound to cross one way or another! Hope to meet you soon...\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam",896,"BBCode","2005-06-13 13:46:59"
897,330,"Hi Adam\,\
\
So you must be in the Rue Band\, yes?\
\
Pleased to make the acquaintance of another local Djangophile in cyberspace.  I'm sure we'll meet in person soon.\
\
Best\,\
\
Barron",893,"BBCode","2005-06-13 14:28:14"
898,330,"Hi Adam\,\
\
So you must be in the Rue Band\, yes?\
\
Pleased to make the acquaintance of another local Djangophile in cyberspace.  I'm sure we'll meet in person soon.\
\
Best\,\
\
Barron",894,"BBCode","2005-06-13 14:28:14"
899,71,"Yep\, Rue it is. I've only been playing this music for a few months\, though I've been listening to Django for years. Took me some time to get up the nerve to attempt his music\, I guess.\
\
Look forward to meeting you!\
\
Adam",893,"BBCode","2005-06-13 17:07:29"
900,71,"Yep\, Rue it is. I've only been playing this music for a few months\, though I've been listening to Django for years. Took me some time to get up the nerve to attempt his music\, I guess.\
\
Look forward to meeting you!\
\
Adam",896,"BBCode","2005-06-13 17:07:29"
904,87,"lurking\, lurking\, lurking......",904,"BBCode","2005-06-14 10:14:35"
907,248,"Hi\,\
I here that you are going- are you the one whos in school in greensboro?\
If so I hope to meet you . . . I went there!\
Ben",907,"BBCode","2005-06-14 11:22:59"
910,87,"lurking\, lurking\, lurking......",910,"BBCode","2005-06-14 10:14:35"
912,97,"Yes\, lurking again and if it dosn't stop raining I may be doing a lot more of it :cry:  This weather really sucks ass \, I can't get any work done outside and I don't really have much inside to do. Got the Galli strings yesterday and they sound pretty good on the Kay. Are you thinking of taking up the Violin :?:",912,"BBCode","2005-06-14 11:52:53"
931,346,"Hello Ramsezaz\, You mentioned speaking to Serge Krief. Do you know if he gives lessons? I don't know when I'll be in Paris next\, but if I could get in a lesson or two with him that would be great! You can reach me at:        <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:azusa1@earthlink.net\">azusa1@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->    Thank you",931,"BBCode","2005-06-29 11:47:07"
934,156,"cool man!\
 \
I'm going to be in that area on thurs the 7th\, it would be great to play.  i think we breifly meet at djangofest sf in one of those big crazy jam sessions.  I was a little disapointed with how the jams turned out at sf but from what i'm hearing about dfnw\, i'm going to have to make another road trip in sept. \
\
look forward to playing\
Nick",934,"BBCode","2005-06-29 12:40:49"
935,95,"Nick\,\
\
I have to say I don't remember meeting you but since there were so few people at SF I'm sure I'll remember you when I see you. What guitar do you play? I remember guitars better then names!\
\
Here is my real email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jhegg@bigplanet.com\">jhegg@bigplanet.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Email me there and I'll give you directions to my place and a ph. number. \
\
Djangofest NW is really worth the trip. You will be in jam heaven!\
\
Cheers\
Josh",935,"BBCode","2005-06-29 12:54:59"
941,343,"Hey Jon\,\
\
I tried to send you a letter last week to your old hotmail address\, but it bounced back to me -- anyways\, the gist of it was that I hadn't visited your site in awhile\, did recently\, and was stuck by how much work you put into it and your playing.  Definitely a labor of love\, and very inspiring.  Hope all's well with you.  \
\
Regards\,\
Pete Krebs\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kidtulsa@hotmail.com\">kidtulsa@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",941,"BBCode","2005-06-30 09:48:46"
943,332,"Hi Greg\,\
      I didn't want to post this since it's not about your book.  Does Hot Club Sandwich have plans to put out another CD anytime soon?  I really am enjoying the first two CDs.  I especially like the spanish songs because of my Mexican heritage and \"Gypsy Farewell\" is a beautiful song.\
\
--Elva",943,"BBCode","2005-07-01 06:48:54"
945,169,"Hi\,\
\
Sorry\, you must have the wrong guy\, I am in Calgary\, Canada.\
\
Just got back from France this am\, Samois was a blast but very crowded.\
\
L.",945,"BBCode","2005-07-01 10:17:19"
946,248,"l\,\
Errr\, Right- sorry! and yeah it was!\
but it was a blast . . . . worst part for me was the rain- it made people drink too much (argh). Best parts playing with yayo\, sebastian\, and adrian . . . . . and hearing cucho valdes and archie shepp!\
Cheers\,\
B.\
Ps. man\, who was the kid fiddler from CAN?",907,"BBCode","2005-07-01 11:51:42"
951,148,"Michael\,\
\
You just sent me an e-mail regarding an order I placed through your website.  When I placed the order\, I received an error message stating that there was a problem.  I know my credit card is fine\, so I assumed that there was an issue with your site.  I was actually going to order the same materials from Alain Cola's site when I received your note.  I then tried responding to your e-mail and received another error message.  I'd like to keep my order in effect through your site but would like an order confirmation sent to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cuimean@hotmail.com\">cuimean@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Rod\
\
P.S.:  Here is the text of the error message I recieved:\
\
This is the Postfix program at host spoon.dreamhost.com.\
\
I'm sorry to have to inform you that the message returned\
below could not be delivered to one or more destinations.\
\
For further assistance\, please send mail to &lt;postmaster&gt;\
\
If you do so\, please include this problem report. You can\
delete your own text from the message returned below.\
\
                        The Postfix program\
\
&lt;m1697756@spoon.dreamhost.com&gt;: unknown user: \"m1697756\"\
From: Roderick Cumming &lt;cuimean@hotmail.com&gt; \
To: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@djangobooks.com\">info@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e --> \
Subject: RE: Order \
Sent: Tuesday\, May 17\, 2005 12:59 PM \
Michael\, \
\
When I went to check out\, I received an error message which led me to believe my order had not gone through.  I know there's nothing wrong with my credit card\, so I figured your site was having issues.  I almost ordered the same materials from Alain Cola's site\, so I guess it's a good thing there was a problem with the picks!  Would you please send me a confirmation e-mail so I can have a record of my order? \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Rod \
\
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&gt;From: &quot;DjangoBooks.Com&quot; &lt;info@djangobooks.com&gt;&lt;br&gt;&gt;To: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cuimean@hotmail.com\">cuimean@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->&lt;br&gt;&gt;Subject: Order&lt;br&gt;&gt;Date: Tue\, 17 May 2005 11:46:04 -0700&lt;br&gt;&gt;&lt;br&gt; \
\
From: DjangoBooks.Com &lt;info@djangobooks.com&gt; \
To: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cuimean@hotmail.com\">cuimean@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
Subject: Order \
Sent: Tuesday\, May 17\, 2005 11:46 AM \
Hi Roderick\, \
\
I'm waiting for a shipment of Ebony sarod picks. They should be here soon...I'll ship ASAP. \
\
Sorry for the delay\, \
\
-Michael \
\
-- \
Michael Horowitz\
DjangoBooks.Com\
High Quality Gypsy Jazz Instruction\
Django Reinhardt Transcriptions \
206-528-9873",951,"BBCode","2005-05-17 13:12:02"
956,47,"Hi Jack\
Thanks for getting back to me. I ended up finding the version you are speaking of. \
It was buried in a box that hadnt been opened since we moved two years ago. \
That will get me going. It seems to be a tune that Django used mostly as\
 a vehicle to solo (I know they all were) but this one doesnt\
seem to have a fully fleshed out melody. No problem we will just do what\
guitar players do and interpret. If you ever happen to find a published \
sheet on this let me know. my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitch251@comcast.net\">mitch251@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->.\
Thanks again for your offer \
 \
Best Wishes \
Tom",956,"BBCode","2005-06-12 07:09:20"
962,5,"Yes\,\
\
We hope to have a new CD out by years end.  We have undergone a personel chacge and have a great new Swing guitarist Ray Wood playing archtop.  He is a complete pro and adds alot to the sound.\
\
I'll keep you posted.  We we hope to have additional Latin tunes including a traditional Mexican tune from the Tierra Caliente region.\
\
All the best\,\
\
greg",962,"BBCode","2005-07-04 14:34:58"
963,3,"Hello Robin\
\
this is Dennis from Montreal. It was a great pleasure to play with you at samois\, you've really mastered those chords! have you been able to get in touch with Ben? i sent him an email or two but didn't get a reply\, i should've kept the tapes.\
\
anyway i m also asking for your email address as someone has requested it (the guy who plays fast from france)\
\
take it easy\
D",963,"BBCode","2005-07-05 04:36:23"
964,332,"Hi Greg\,\
     Thanks for responding about the upcoming HCS CD.  It sounds like it will be pretty good.  I’ll look forward to any updates that you might care to share with me.  I’m not really familiar with the music from Tierra Caliente\, but I’ve started doing some research and it sounds interesting.  \
      At the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee when I heard you play with Pearl Django\, I really tried hard to listen to the sound and I somehow fell in love with Gypsy Jazz music\, although I didn’t realize how much I liked it at the time.  I hadn’t planned on going to the Jazz Jubilee\, but I’m glad that I did.  I had plans for the other two days of the Jubilee--sometimes you don’t recognize the importance of something until it’s too late.  \
     The HCS site says that you’ll be coming down to the San Francisco area sometime in September\, it would be nice to talk with you again.  I’ve already made plans to go to the DjangoFest NW up in your area.  From what I’ve heard\, it should be really good.",964,"BBCode","2005-07-06 07:06:46"
965,349,"I'm interested.  Can you ship to Canada via usps air parcel post?\
\
Thanks--Colin",965,"BBCode","2005-07-07 08:52:17"
966,349,"I'm interested.  Can you ship to Canada via usps air parcel post?\
\
Thanks--Colin",966,"BBCode","2005-07-07 08:52:17"
980,37,"Hi Rod\
\
I hope you're well!\
\
I've been away from all this music for a while and am finally finding time to get back into it.  I took a detour into R&B for a month or so (playing it with a wonderful singer)\, and at the same time really started to invest in the more recent Portuguese fadistas like Cristina Branco\, Misia\, Dulce Pontes\, Maria Ana Bobone.  You've got to hear some of this new fado material\, particularly by Cristina Branco and Custodio Castelo.  Even if you don't like it (you seem to like 'rougher' voices)\, it's really worth a listen.\
\
How've you been?  Any interesting finds?\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",355,"BBCode","2005-07-13 12:31:38"
983,148,"Ando\,\
\
Good to hear from you.  I'm well.  I've been busy with my musical project.  I've been in and out of bands for the last ten years and decided to do something less formal\, so I've booked a few shows under the name \"The Cat Hair Ensemble\" and have assembled groups out of any of my musician friends who happen to be available.  It's been great fun doing arrangements for the different configurations.  We're mostly doing my songs\, with a few covers thrown in for fun (Django's \"Swing 48\,\" Scott Walker's \"Big Louise\,\" and \"Les Marrons\" by Têtes Raides).  If you're interested in hearing some of the songs\, there are some rough demos up at this site: [url=http://www.myspace.com/cathairensemble]http://www.myspace.com/cathairensemble[/url]   We're a little goofy and not too tight and my singing is really crappy\, but it's been a lot of fun.\
\
On the listening front\, I've been listening to some great Koen De Cauter recordings - \"Ombre et Lumière\,\" \"Ulysse\,\" and \"Terug.\"  You and Scot Wise had great things to say about his playing\, and I'm happy to report that you're both absolutely correct.  He and his clan have totally absorbed music and what they play isn't some re-creation of the past\, it's an expression of what's inside them.  It's often pretty\, sometimes odd\, and always engaging.  Plus\, the engineering on the albums is excellent...very transparent.  It puts you in the room with the band.\
\
I've been curious about the \"New Dutch Swing\" scene for a while\, so I picked up one album by the ICP Orchestra and one by the Willem Breuker Kollektief.  Wonderful stuff.  They seem to have an affinity for the kind of jazz that I like: Ellington\, Monk\, Mingus\, etc.  They like melody and dissonance\, and they have a sense of humor.  It makes for some fun listening.\
\
I've also been digging a bit of goofy prog stuff.  Bob Drake has a great backwoods banjo-meets-prog-meets-Edward Gorey thing going on with his CD \"The Shunned Country.\"  And Slapp Happy's stuff from the '70's is a lot of fun.\
\
I'll have to check out some of the fado singers you mentioned.  Would you have any interest in doing another mix CD swap?\
\
 - Rod",354,"BBCode","2005-07-13 13:25:42"
984,37,"Great\, good to hear you're out there playing.\
\
Another mix swap would be great.  I'm glad to hear you picked up \"Terug\" and some other Koen projects and like them.  Koen is due to come to New Orleans this Spring.  This time\, I hope to play with him and whomever he brings.  What a thrill it is to play with \
\
Refresh my memory of what I sent you.  Did I include any fado?  Marta Topferova?  Obscure Koen?  Eliades Ochoa?\
\
Cheers\,\
A",355,"BBCode","2005-07-13 14:01:17"
988,285,"Hi Dennis how you doing?\
\
Good to here from you.  My e-mail address is;               \
\
         <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thebarronkatz1979@yahoo.co.uk\">thebarronkatz1979@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
I don't know who the French guy who played fast was\, there where a few of those there\, was he the one who we jammed with at the AGL tent?\
\
It was great meeting you and playing with you at Samois\, your a really great player\, the Rittary of Montreal.\
\
I haven't heard from Ben\, but I will start stalk phoning him untill he is forced to change his number or actually send he the video.  I will also rally for your cause in this matter.\
\
The Rosenberg trio played at the Quecumbar on Monday night\, it was absolutly amazing\, Stochelo really pushed himself\, so we all witnessed greatness.  A few of us got to jam with him after\, which was pretty scary.  He is a really nice guy.  He was playing his Selmer no.504\, say no more.\
\
Anyway all the best\,\
\
Robin",988,"BBCode","2005-07-14 03:54:15"
997,248,"Hi clay\,\
a pleasure meeting and hearing you in france . . . . I took some video of the cats playing- when I get it done I'd be happy to send you a copy.\
Let me know if you want.\
Cheers\,\
Ben\
(7 string player)",997,"BBCode","2005-07-19 07:58:49"
1000,184,"hey man \, nice to hear from you. Yeah id love a copy \, that would be great. thanks alot.",1000,"BBCode","2005-07-19 15:59:54"
1001,194,"Hi Stu\, \
\
tell me your adress and I will send you a CD-R of that CD. \
\
Are you looking for anything else? I have a huge collection. \
\
I am interested in [b]your[/b] CD. Can you send me a copy? \
\
Best \
\
Barengero",1001,"BBCode","2005-07-23 08:41:38"
1003,184,"Ben-\
         would you be sending the video over the interned or by mail? and any clue when youll be sending it? just anxious to relive samois \, thats all. thanks \, take it easy.\
 \
               -Clay-",1000,"BBCode","2005-07-25 09:27:49"
1004,75,"Hi !\
I just wanted to be sure you received my last mail with the phone number of serge krief.\
All the best\,\
Raphael",931,"BBCode","2005-07-26 13:07:12"
1005,75,"Hi !\
I just wanted to be sure you received my last mail with the phone number of serge krief.\
All the best\,\
Raphael",1005,"BBCode","2005-07-26 13:07:12"
1006,346,"Hey Raphael\, Yes\, I did receieve your e-mail with Serge's info and I really appreciate your help!  I've been away for a few weeks and was not able to get to all my e-mails ( between this website and Yahoo's Gypsy Jazz site\, I had my work cut out for me!) If there's anything I can send you ( transcriptions\, lessons in magazines etc. \,) please don't hesitate to ask! I'm not sure when I'll be going to Paris next but I'll be sure to let you know in advance. Thanks again! Richard",1006,"BBCode","2005-07-27 21:10:00"
1010,220,"Hi Barengero\
I'd love a copy of the CD!!!!\
My address is\
Stuart Blagden\
1 Marlowe gdns\
London\
SE9 1AB\
England\
\
I'm still working on my cd but i can send 8 tracks completed already\
I have some great rare stuff as well--just got a video of WASO from the early 80s!!--and Bireli on BBC(very rare) from 1985\
\
Do you have any LIVE Bousquet??\
\
Cheers\
Stu",1010,"BBCode","2005-07-28 02:08:30"
1017,184,"hey man \, any word on the video from samois? just checkin. and would you wanna send it over the internet or via mail? take it easy.\
\
           -Clay-",1000,"BBCode","2005-07-28 22:20:53"
1018,248,"Clay\,\
It's coming - soon- I am having the files converted to DVD- I'll have that and be able to make copies next week omse time\, and sending them out (snail mail) a few days after that.\
Cheers\,\
B.\
Ps. sorry for the delay in response!",997,"BBCode","2005-07-29 05:36:44"
1021,367,"Hi\,\
\
I noticed you said you have the sheet music for Goin' Places.\
I've been looking everywhere for a copy. I was wondering where you got your copy from? Or if it is possible to get a copy?\
\
Thanks\,\
Steven",1021,"BBCode","2005-07-30 01:06:23"
1023,291,"Hey Josh\,\
\
I PM'd you a while back\, but I don't see the message in my outbox\, so maybe you never got it? I would definitely be interested in hearing what you did with yours and how to get a better bridge on there. Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jasonguyer@gmail.com\">jasonguyer@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> when you get a chance.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jason",1023,"BBCode","2005-07-30 13:50:19"
1024,194,"[quote=\"stubla\"]Hi Barengero\
I'd love a copy of the CD!!!!\
[/quote]\
\
Fine\, I will send you one. Do you have the other records Lulu made (Two ones with Titi Winterstein - \"I Raisa\" and \"Saitenstraßen\" - and the one he made with the Dodi Schumacher Ensemble?\
\
\
[quote=\"stubla\"]\
I have some great rare stuff as well--just got a video of WASO from the early 80s!!--and Bireli on BBC(very rare) from 1985[/quote]\
\
I would like to trade a little bit\
\
[quote=\"stubla\"]Do you have any LIVE Bousquet??[/quote]\
\
I only have the live recording he did in Marseille with musicians from Corsica: \"Bousquet et ses amis - Au son des Guitares\" President KV 57.\
\
Best \
\
Barengero",1001,"BBCode","2005-07-31 14:24:56"
1027,15,"give me a call re the Stimer..\
\
Ron\
(360) 941-1967",1027,"BBCode","2005-08-02 16:32:30"
1028,15,"Hi Bryan\,\
\
Don't want to start anything in the forum\, so I'll PM you.\
\
I have a Dupont Pallisindre de Oro (a spiffy MD50B) and a neat di Mauro D hole from the early 50's.\
\
I've tried every string on the market including Ernie Ball's on the high end\, (I know I know not gypsy)..for the money you can't beat the Galli Folk Strings.  Michael sez that all the \"real\" players in Europe use them almost exclusively.  Frankly my D hole has never sounded better\, and on the Dupont the GSL 10s just sound wonderful.\
\
Next in line are the Savarez...sound just as good as the Galli's for the most part\, higher tension but the bad string thing is still apparently still going on.  \
\
I do not like the Pearse and the D Arte's are \"ok\".. just my 20 cents worth...\
\
Strings and tone/timbre are very personal things.. keep us posted on your experimentation.\
\
Ron",1028,"BBCode","2005-08-02 19:11:43"
1029,15,"Hi Bryan\,\
\
Don't want to start anything in the forum\, so I'll PM you.\
\
I have a Dupont Pallisindre de Oro (a spiffy MD50B) and a neat di Mauro D hole from the early 50's.\
\
I've tried every string on the market including Ernie Ball's on the high end\, (I know I know not gypsy)..for the money you can't beat the Galli Folk Strings.  Michael sez that all the \"real\" players in Europe use them almost exclusively.  Frankly my D hole has never sounded better\, and on the Dupont the GSL 10s just sound wonderful.\
\
Next in line are the Savarez...sound just as good as the Galli's for the most part\, higher tension but the bad string thing is still apparently still going on.  \
\
I do not like the Pearse and the D Arte's are \"ok\".. just my 20 cents worth...\
\
Strings and tone/timbre are very personal things.. keep us posted on your experimentation.\
\
Ron",1029,"BBCode","2005-08-02 19:11:43"
1030,372,"Thanks for the tip on the Galli strings.  I hadn't even heard of the brand\, but I'll definitely add them to my list of strings to try.\
\
Bryan",1028,"BBCode","2005-08-02 19:23:34"
1031,372,"Thanks for the tip on the Galli strings.  I hadn't even heard of the brand\, but I'll definitely add them to my list of strings to try.\
\
Bryan",1031,"BBCode","2005-08-02 19:23:34"
1038,202,"..... BARENGERO!\
\
sorry for one wrong letter in Your nick in previous message... ))\
\
Anton",1038,"BBCode","2005-08-03 00:29:20"
1039,202,"Dear Balengero!\
\
Please\, send me a contact e-mail to\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zav@ihep.ru\">zav@ihep.ru</a><!-- e -->\
\
I would like to ask you some questions about our Old Europe things.... )))\
\
Thanks!\
Anton",1039,"BBCode","2005-08-03 00:27:24"
1053,189,"He actually has recorded a bit\, I have some on my comp but the internet is broken. thats why I havent been on AIM\
jimmy\,",1053,"BBCode","2005-08-06 13:00:24"
1054,40,"Thanks for the heads up man. I was wondering were you'd been. I thought you were just doing alot of practicing\, not that you weren't before.\
Later man.",1054,"BBCode","2005-08-06 13:17:43"
1055,194,"Hi Ramsezaz\,\
\
are you collecting records\, too? Good to know! Would you like to trade a little bit? \
\
Is there anything you are looking for?\
\
Best\,\
Barengero",1055,"BBCode","2005-08-07 04:40:18"
1058,75,"Hi\,\
I don't exactly collect records\, but I have some pretty rare things in mp3.\
Here is a little list :\
\
- \"Oe Djovia\" with Bamboulat Ferret(vocals) and Fapy Lafertin (guitars)\
- \"Joseph Reinhardt Joue Pour Django\"\, excellent recording from Jospeh Reihnardt\
- \"Hommage a Django\" from Maurice Ferret and Joseph Pouville\
- another Hommage a Django from Pattote Bousquet\
- Swinging Guitars and Guitar Party from Tchan Tchou\
- Some 1949 recordings from Baro Ferret and Jo Privat\
\
That's it for the rarest things.\
\
If you're interrested tell me\, i'll upload some of those on my webserver\
\
Raphael",1055,"BBCode","2005-08-07 04:50:40"
1060,278,"Yes\, I am interested in those albums. Do you have mp3s?\
Regards\,\
\
Tom\
\
\
\
\
if anyone is interested in Tchan tchou's Guitar Party and Bousquet's Hommage\, send me a private message\, I might do something for you",1060,"BBCode","2005-08-07 08:18:08"
1062,75,"yes :) you'll find them here : \
\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/[/url]",1060,"BBCode","2005-08-07 09:04:17"
1063,118,"Hi\,\
\
I've been trying to find a copy of [i]Hommage [/i]for a while...what did you have in mind?  A trade\, maybe?  \
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1063,"BBCode","2005-08-07 10:46:22"
1064,15,"I'm very interested in these two recordings\,\, and..  I could use some help locating the Opus 4 CDs... (Serge Camps)\
\
Anything I can do for you.. let me know.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ron Fitzgerald\
Anacortes\, Washington",1064,"BBCode","2005-08-07 10:51:59"
1067,15,"I'm very interested in these two recordings\,\, and..  I could use some help locating the Opus 4 CDs... (Serge Camps)\
\
Anything I can do for you.. let me know.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ron Fitzgerald\
Anacortes\, Washington",1067,"BBCode","2005-08-07 10:51:59"
1068,75,"Hello\,\
\
You'll find those 2 (excellent) albums here : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
Enjoy !\
\
Raphael",1064,"BBCode","2005-08-07 11:35:28"
1069,75,"Hello\,\
\
You'll find those 2 (excellent) albums here : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
Enjoy !\
\
Raphael",1069,"BBCode","2005-08-07 11:35:28"
1070,75,"Hi\,\
I don't exactly collect records\, but I have some pretty rare things in mp3.\
Here is a little list :\
\
- \"Oe Djovia\" with Bamboulat Ferret(vocals) and Fapy Lafertin (guitars)\
- \"Joseph Reinhardt Joue Pour Django\"\, excellent recording from Jospeh Reihnardt\
- \"Hommage a Django\" from Maurice Ferret and Joseph Pouville\
- another Hommage a Django from Pattote Bousquet\
- Swinging Guitars and Guitar Party from Tchan Tchou\
- Some 1949 recordings from Baro Ferret and Jo Privat\
\
That's it for the rarest things.\
\
If you're interrested tell me\, i'll upload some of those on my webserver\
\
Raphael",1070,"BBCode","2005-08-07 04:50:40"
1072,311,"Man! Of course I´m interested in those records send me an email to : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
Thank you.\
BTW I´m gonna go to paris for a few months in the beggining of next year maybe we could do some jamming.",1072,"BBCode","2005-08-07 16:30:41"
1073,75,"yes :) you'll find them here : \
\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/[/url]",1073,"BBCode","2005-08-07 09:04:17"
1075,75,"I'm not a \"trade\" guy.\
I give things freely :)\
you'll find interesting albums here : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
Of course though I'm not a \"trade\" guy\, I'm not against interestings things :)\
If you don't have any\, that's no problem :)",1075,"BBCode","2005-08-07 11:34:37"
1076,118,"Thanks for the link\, my friend.  Let me know if you've been looking for something I might be able to send your way.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1063,"BBCode","2005-08-07 23:16:43"
1077,118,"Hi again.\
\
Just wanted to let you know that all the downloads stop after about 10 or 12 seconds.  I'll try again tomorrow and let you know how it goes.  Still\, thanks for posting these hard to find tracks.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1063,"BBCode","2005-08-07 23:37:40"
1078,291,"Hey\, I'm pm'ing you about these records. Do you have mp3's of it or something? Maybe you could send to my email in a zip or sit file? I have a bit of stuff and would be glad to try and make it worth your while. \
\
Thanks!\
Jason",1078,"BBCode","2005-08-07 23:46:59"
1081,291,"Hey\, I'm pm'ing you about these records. Do you have mp3's of it or something? Maybe you could send to my email in a zip or sit file? I have a bit of stuff and would be glad to try and make it worth your while. \
\
Thanks!\
Jason",1081,"BBCode","2005-08-07 23:46:59"
1082,75,"Hello Gadjango\,\
\
You'll find the recordings here : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
I'd be glad to see what you have to offer :)\
\
Bye\,\
Raphael",1078,"BBCode","2005-08-08 12:08:02"
1083,75,"Hello Gadjango\,\
\
You'll find the recordings here : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
I'd be glad to see what you have to offer :)\
\
Bye\,\
Raphael",1083,"BBCode","2005-08-08 12:08:02"
1084,37,"Hi Rod\
\
Eugene Hutz interviews Misia\, a Portuguese fado singer:\
\
[url=http://www.bombsite.com/misia/misia.html]http://www.bombsite.com/misia/misia.html[/url]\
\
Excellent interview.  \
\
Cheers\,\
Ando\
\
PS -- I'm making the mix CD for you\, haven't forgotten\, just extremely tied up these days.  More later.",355,"BBCode","2005-08-08 13:21:31"
1086,175,"Hi Ramsezaz\,\
\
I'm sure you've been overwhelmed with requests since yesterday\, but I'd LOVE to own both those albums -- let me know what you need.\
\
Cheers\,\
Andy \
Buffalo\, New York",1086,"BBCode","2005-08-08 16:10:08"
1087,175,"Hi Ramsezaz\,\
\
I'm sure you've been overwhelmed with requests since yesterday\, but I'd LOVE to own both those albums -- let me know what you need.\
\
Cheers\,\
Andy \
Buffalo\, New York",1087,"BBCode","2005-08-08 16:10:08"
1088,75,"Hello\,\
\
That's ok\, the requests were not as numerous as I first thought they would be.\
You'll find the two albums (along with some other rarities) on my webpage : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
Enjoy\,\
\
Raphael",1086,"BBCode","2005-08-08 22:26:08"
1095,75,"Hello\,\
\
That's ok\, the requests were not as numerous as I first thought they would be.\
You'll find the two albums (along with some other rarities) on my webpage : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
Enjoy\,\
\
Raphael",1095,"BBCode","2005-08-08 22:26:08"
1096,175,"Thanks - that's very generous of you. I'm going to enjoy these!\
\
Cheers\,\
Andy",1086,"BBCode","2005-08-09 05:19:01"
1101,175,"Thanks - that's very generous of you. I'm going to enjoy these!\
\
Cheers\,\
Andy",1087,"BBCode","2005-08-09 05:19:01"
1105,349,"Hi Dennis--\
\
We are still at Barfly on Wednesdays.  We usually start at 11:00.  It would be great to see you there.  If you feel like playing a couple of tunes with us bring your guitar.  It shouldn't be a problem for you to plug into the board.\
\
--Colin",1105,"BBCode","2005-08-09 18:42:55"
1106,3,"Well I missed barfly again\, i was about to go but then realized I had left my pick-up at my previous gig\, had to go all the way there just to get it back ....\
\
I'll pass by next week hopefully then. Are you using the Gitane D-500 for the gig?\
\
D",1106,"BBCode","2005-08-10 20:39:56"
1107,118,"R\,\
\
Just wanted to let you know I managed to get everything; the problem was my shitty connection.  Thanks for these great\, hard to find tracks!  I owe you one.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1063,"BBCode","2005-08-10 23:57:58"
1111,374,"I live Nyack but work in the city. Always looking for people to play with\, also with my son\, who is prodigy on the mandolin and plays Django\, Dawg\, and bebop stuff.",1111,"BBCode","2005-08-11 07:49:42"
1112,248,"Hi bill\,\
great! do you know about this other mando wizard (kid too . . .) named brice- he's been up from sellersville a few times- also a great mandoist . . . .\
My wife is a jazz and folk singer . . . .\
It would seem we have the making of a gypsy jazz folk americana dawg grass band!\
I live in brooklyn\, but work here and in riverdale . . . Lets see if we can't get a little bit together . . . \
I am playing this month at bar tabac\, monday nights at 8. subbing for stephane wrembel. its at smith and dean\, a few blocks from the F train at bergen street; you or your son would be welcome to sit in for a tune or two if you feel up for it.\
Thanks\
Ben\
Ps. email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->- lets find a time",1112,"BBCode","2005-08-11 08:53:22"
1115,374,"Brice and my son have played together. We went to see Don Steirnberg and after the gig\, my son and Bryce played together for the audience. My son\, Jake\, played with Grisman over the summer at the Mandolin Symposium. \
\
I'm sure he would love to sit in. We'll see if we can make it. We are definitely looking to put a Dawg/Django/Swing type band together.\
\
Here's an article on Jake: \
\
[url=http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050809/NEWS03/508090333/-1/spider]http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs ... /-1/spider[/url]",1111,"BBCode","2005-08-11 09:00:08"
1117,75,"No problems ! \
Just drop me a line if you happen to be in Paris anytime !\
I'll be glad to jam with you!\
\
Raphael",1075,"BBCode","2005-08-11 11:57:38"
1118,278,"Wow\, thanks so much!",1060,"BBCode","2005-08-11 13:33:41"
1120,286,"Hi\, Stan!\
\
I'm a fellow Vancouverite myself and am interested in hooking up with other players who are interested in playing gypsy swing in the traditional style.  Would you be interested?",1120,"BBCode","2005-08-11 13:56:33"
1121,370,"Yes I would\, although I am a beginner with the gypsy style\, I have another guitarist friend who would be interested as well.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stan@vpfg.net\">stan@vpfg.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
stan2044",1121,"BBCode","2005-08-11 14:20:35"
1122,370,"Yes I would\, although I am a beginner with the gypsy style\, I have another guitarist friend who would be interested as well.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stan@vpfg.net\">stan@vpfg.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
stan2044",1122,"BBCode","2005-08-11 14:20:35"
1130,349,"No problem\, Dennis\, we're there every week if you ever feel like coming by.  I will be using the D-500\, as soon as my luthier installs the pickup.  Right now Iam using My epiphone with a dearmond pickup.  I played a quiet gig in St Hyacinthe last night\, and was able to use the D-500 into a mic for a couple of songs.  It really sounded great.  Talk to you soon.\
\
--Colin",1105,"BBCode","2005-08-13 10:27:10"
1132,202,"]Salut Ramsezaz!\
\
&gt; if anyone is interested in Tchan tchou's Guitar Party and Bousquet's\
&gt; Hommage\, send me a private message\, I might do something for you\
\
Je voudrais ces disques!!!\
Merci beaucoup!!!\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zav1979@gmail.com\">zav1979@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Anton",1132,"BBCode","2005-08-14 06:39:38"
1134,349,"Hi Dennis-\
\
Where do you buy strings?  Are there any stores in town that sell them\, or do you have to order them.  Do you use the Argentines?\
\
--Colin",1105,"BBCode","2005-08-14 10:47:36"
1135,202,"]Salut Ramsezaz!\
\
&gt; if anyone is interested in Tchan tchou's Guitar Party and Bousquet's\
&gt; Hommage\, send me a private message\, I might do something for you\
\
Je voudrais ces disques!!!\
Merci beaucoup!!!\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zav1979@gmail.com\">zav1979@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Anton",1135,"BBCode","2005-08-14 06:39:38"
1136,75,"Salut !\
\
Tu les trouveras\, ainsi que quelques autres ici : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]",1132,"BBCode","2005-08-14 11:21:05"
1137,75,"Salut !\
\
Tu les trouveras\, ainsi que quelques autres ici : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]",1137,"BBCode","2005-08-14 11:21:05"
1139,342,"Hello Jack\,\
\
I'm also interested in the scan you offered (if possible)\
My email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:eduank@gmail.com\">eduank@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:eduardoa@ama.co.il\">eduardoa@ama.co.il</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks in advance\
Regards\,\
Eduardo",1139,"BBCode","2005-08-15 12:50:06"
1140,3,"I order my strings online... usually from djangobooks.com since I like to use Argentines lights...\
\
if you like the heavier gauge (11s) I bought a few packs by mistake in france. I can sell them to you if you want them.\
\
otherwise\, the luthier martin tremblay used to carry some dell artes\,  i don't know if he stopped\, you can try asking him:\
\
173 Peel\, suite 102\, Montréal\, Québec\, Tél. : (514) 529-5194... the entrance to his shop is on Wellington not peel.\
\
Finally\, the D'addario silk and steel work well too\, i've seen them at steve's and italmelodie.\
\
hope that helps\
D",1106,"BBCode","2005-08-16 22:28:16"
1141,311,"Hi Raphael! Could you please check out my reply to one of your posts on the gypsy picking forum\, I asked if you could repost the video\, please.\
Thanks in advance.\
Good luck.\
Enrique",1141,"BBCode","2005-08-17 03:12:42"
1142,311,"Hi! I asked a while ago if you could repost your video of the Gypsy picking technique\, I guess you never saw my reply... anyway\, Could you?\
Please?\
Thank you in advance.\
-Harry",1142,"BBCode","2005-08-17 03:17:15"
1147,349,"I would buy the 11's from you.  My gitane came with argentine 10's\, but I think something a bit stiffer would be nice.  Maybe I could stop by on Sunday and pick them up.  How much do you want to sell them for?\
\
--Colin",1105,"BBCode","2005-08-17 10:31:27"
1148,3,"hi colin \
\
i'll be at barfly tonight i'll bring you a few packs. I bought them for 10 euros\, i can let them go for 13 bucks if it sounds reasonable to you\
\
D",1106,"BBCode","2005-08-17 11:01:31"
1150,87,".....wobbling through the clouds.....\
\
\
I've been doing a bit more lurking this week. Things don't look good for the Aria.  \
\
Are we on for fishing this Friday?  I have \"Georgia...\" ready to teach you.",1150,"BBCode","2005-08-17 13:28:34"
1151,87,".....wobbling through the clouds.....\
\
\
I've been doing a bit more lurking this week. Things don't look good for the Aria.  \
\
Are we on for fishing this Friday?  I have \"Georgia...\" ready to teach you.",1151,"BBCode","2005-08-17 13:28:34"
1153,97,"yes on fishing\,hopfully I'll be able to play guitar by then  I cut the tip of my first finger on my left hand yesterday with a razor knife its healing but a little tender  :roll:",1153,"BBCode","2005-08-17 13:53:40"
1154,87,"Take it easy on the figer then until then.... that means laying off the tritone subs for a more chromatic sound\, of course.  8)",1150,"BBCode","2005-08-17 14:28:50"
1155,87,"Take it easy on the figer then until then.... that means laying off the tritone subs for a more chromatic sound\, of course.  8)",1151,"BBCode","2005-08-17 14:28:50"
1156,75,"Hi\,\
\
I'm sorry\, but I don't have them any more :(\
But I don't think they would have helped\, as the technique I used back then was not really correct. (though it might appear so).\
I'll try and record new ones\, but I broke my webcam and I don't have plans to buy another one soon.",1156,"BBCode","2005-08-17 04:51:14"
1157,311,"Oh well...thanks anyway.\
Good luck!\
-Enrique",1141,"BBCode","2005-08-17 15:41:05"
1161,37,"Hi Michael\
\
What would you sat to having a category called Recording in the \"Gear\" section?  \
\
Cheers\,\
Ando Monta",1161,"BBCode","2005-08-18 08:14:17"
1162,9,"Sure...would you like to be the moderator?",1162,"BBCode","2005-08-18 09:20:49"
1165,37,"Sure\, Michael.  I don't have much expertise\, but maybe that's a benefit in terms of topics\, keeping it going\, etc.  Thanks for the invite\, and thanks for considering it!\
\
Ando",1161,"BBCode","2005-08-18 09:28:55"
1166,87,"I hope you see this- I don't have you're email cookied in my computer here in training.\
\
Looks like weather may not cooperate tonight- if not we can just work on Georgia for a while if you want.",1166,"BBCode","2005-08-19 06:33:33"
1167,87,"I hope you see this- I don't have you're email cookied in my computer here in training.\
\
Looks like weather may not cooperate tonight- if not we can just work on Georgia for a while if you want.",1167,"BBCode","2005-08-19 06:33:33"
1169,97,"Yes\, the weather might be a problem but I'm hopeing that we can fish but if not we can jam. My finger is healed with a little help from super glue :P",1169,"BBCode","2005-08-19 07:10:09"
1170,87,"[quote=\"Scotsman\"]Yes\, the weather might be a problem but I'm hopeing that we can fish but if not we can jam. My finger is healed with a little help from super glue :P[/quote]\
\
 :roll: \
\
I'm not going to ask.",1166,"BBCode","2005-08-19 07:57:58"
1171,332,"August 19\, 2005\
Dear Greg\,\
       I’m not sure what happened\, but I guess I made some major mistakes in dealing with you.  I am not experienced in dealing with situations that I don’t fully understand and I need time to think things over and evaluate my feelings.  I understood from some of your actions (the prolonged staring) that you felt genuine interest in me.  I felt a close connection to you just by standing next to you after you signed my CD in Sacramento.  Maybe\, you didn’t feel anything.  I felt intense happiness and pleasure\, almost like a deluge.  Although\, I did have other plans for the following 2 days\, I admit to being confused by my thoughts and feelings—I needed time to think.  \
\
Since information on you is so readily available via the internet\, it didn’t occur to me that I would be hurting you by not showing up.  I figured I could see you in Redwood City a little more than a week later.  I’m sorry that I didn’t consider how you would feel since you didn’t know my name or anything.  I’m not the kind of person who hurts people intentionally.  If I caused you any embarrassment or pain\, I’m sorry.  \
\
After thinking about what I most wanted and because of the strong feelings I have for you\, I decided I would just go for it and see what happened—despite all the obvious obstacles. Once I made that decision\, going skydiving was no big deal.  Maybe waiting 10 days to see you again in Redwood City was too long and you had already decided against having anything to do with me except as a fan—I don’t know.  I went to the Djangofest to see you and to listen to some great music.  When we talked you seemed distant and since you had places to go\, it seemed clear that you didn’t want to spend much time with me since you didn’t ask me out for coffee or for my phone number.  \
\
I do appreciate your response on the HCS new album\, but since you haven’t responded to the second message it seems that you were just being polite to a fan.  I’m sorry if I’ve put you in an awkward position.  I won’t be attending any of the HCS concerts coming up in the Bay Area.  This is a real sacrifice.  If I do go to the Djangofest on Whimbey Island\, I’ll just not go to the concerts where you’ll be playing.  I really am not a psychotic fan.\
\
Best wishes for your happiness.\
--Elva Ledesma",1171,"BBCode","2005-08-19 08:08:38"
1172,87,"[quote=\"Scotsman\"]Yes\, the weather might be a problem but I'm hopeing that we can fish but if not we can jam. My finger is healed with a little help from super glue :P[/quote]\
\
 :roll: \
\
I'm not going to ask.",1167,"BBCode","2005-08-19 07:57:58"
1175,5,"My apologies if you misunderstood me looking in your eyes.  I always look into peoples eyes when I play.  I have been trying to do that as well when I solo\, but it is much harder as there is more to keep track of when I am soloing. \
\
I look because it helps me connect with the audience.  It is too easy to get lost in one's self and forget that there are people listening.  Obviously\, you misunderstood this as something else.  My apologies.  I will try and be more aware in the future.\
\
Thank you for your frankness.  It is always good to get things off one's mind just to be sure.  \
\
All the best\,\
\
greg ruby",1175,"BBCode","2005-08-19 16:15:08"
1176,332,"Hi Greg\,\
Thanks for the clarification.  I guess it would be ok to attend the concerts then\, since this is cleared up.  I'm very disappointed\, but I'll live.  I hope you won't think it strange if I continue to like your music.  Maybe later on it might be possible to be friends\, but for now I can see how awkward it might be for you.  If I don't see you again\, then I hope you have a successful career and a happy life.\
\
--Elva",1171,"BBCode","2005-08-19 19:32:24"
1177,4,"Hi Colin\,\
\
My name is Ted Gottsegen\, I hope you don't mind me contacting you like this. I've been by your site (it's great!)  a couple of times and it looks like we have some similar guitar favs. It's nice to see some people from the swing and swing blues world here. Are you playing an early Epi Broadway? I had an old 33 Triumph and a 35 Deluxe -- they were great guitars\, but a little uncomfortable for me to hold (I'm 6' tall). I play gypsy jazz\, but I also play swing in Seattle with the Ham Carson band featuring Buddy Catlett and Bob Hammer (between the two of them\, they played and recorded with just about legendary jazz artist of the 1940's - 1950's in NY)\, as well as the Solomon Douglas Swingtet when in town\, and other assorted bands.\
\
I just wanted to introduce myself!\
\
Keep Swinging\,\
\
Ted G.",1177,"BBCode","2005-08-20 11:40:40"
1179,332,"On the other hand\, what a load of xxxx!!  Your explanation doesn't cover all the non-playing staring that you did at the club in Redwood City. For instance\, when you first got there I was sitting at a table at one side of the room and I felt someone staring at me from across the room.  I thought it was you\, but I couldn't see exactly who it was.  I didn't want to be staring across the room at a stranger\, but then you obligingly moved into the light all the time holding my gaze--explain that?\
\
Listen\, its ok if you changed you mind\, but I trust my perceptions more than most people.  There was a lot of non-verbal communication going on between us and it seemed pretty good\, but you can decide whatever you want. \
\
Yes\, I realise that this note could move me back into the \"crazy\" fan category and again it might interfere with going to those concerts\, but at this point--what do I have to lose?  The good opinion of someone who I probably won't see again--no restraining order needed.  I am just maybe more frank than you would want any civilized person to be.  I bet I don't get a \"thank you\" for this...  I do know how to behave in an acceptable conforming way--the first response.  Unfortunately\, I have this need to analyze stuff and make sense of it.  What you told me doesn't cover all of the circumstances.",1171,"BBCode","2005-08-20 15:45:42"
1184,349,"Hi Dennis\
\
Great playing on Wednesday\, thanks again for coming down!  \
\
--Colin",1105,"BBCode","2005-08-21 21:55:02"
1185,349,"Hi Ted\,\
\
Thanks for writing.  I'm glad you like the site.  Are there any sites I can visit where I can hear your playing?  It is an old broadway\, a '33.  I also used to have a '32 triumph.  It's true that most of my playing comes from the early American archtop players.  Eddie Lang\, of course\, and Teddy Bunn\, Dick McDonough\, Ikey Robinson\, and so on.  I've always liked Django and Oscar Aleman\, but have been getting into some of the other early gypsy guitarists like Sarane\, Baro\, and Matelo Ferret.  I've never really played much true gypsy jazz\, but I recently got a Gitane D-500 and have been having a lot of fun fooling around with it.  How is the scene in Seattle?  I've always wanted to bring my band out there\, as I have a lot of family out that way (Seattle\, Whidbey Island\, and Vancouver.)  If you want\, send me your address and I'll send you a CD. I would love to have you review it for us.  Take care\, and stay in touch.  \
\
--Colin",1185,"BBCode","2005-08-21 21:53:50"
1187,220,"Thanks so much for the great CDS of Lulu you sent--great stuff and really rare\
I am sending a dvd copy of the WASO and Bireli video i have(it also has footage of R Fays)\
My firend is copying it this week\
I will send as soon as possible\
Thanks again\
Stu",1001,"BBCode","2005-08-23 06:51:13"
1188,220,"Thanks so much for the great CDS of Lulu you sent--great stuff and really rare\
I am sending a dvd copy of the WASO and Bireli video i have(it also has footage of R Fays)\
My firend is copying it this week\
I will send as soon as possible\
Thanks again\
Stu",1010,"BBCode","2005-08-23 06:51:13"
1191,87,"I just learned this one.  Do you have it on one of your CDs?",1191,"BBCode","2005-08-24 11:31:14"
1192,87,"I just learned this one.  Do you have it on one of your CDs?",1192,"BBCode","2005-08-24 11:31:14"
1194,394,"Dennis - do you have any instructional powertabs in the GJ or straight style? Anything you've put together\, misc licks\, motifs\, etc?",1194,"BBCode","2005-08-24 16:37:46"
1195,3,"hi you can find django transcriptions on my webpage [url=http://www.fleche-dor.com]www.fleche-dor.com[/url]\
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thanks\
D",1195,"BBCode","2005-08-24 16:44:44"
1198,394,"Great site Dennis! Can't wait for it all to be up!",1194,"BBCode","2005-08-24 19:44:08"
1199,184,"hey ben \, hows it goin man. Any word on the samois videos? take it easy man.\
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         -Clay-",1000,"BBCode","2005-08-22 21:00:48"
1200,248,"clay\,\
I have a few done- I'll be sending them out as soon as funds allow (it being summer\, and me being a teacher . . . well). yours will be in the first batch- tHanks for the reminder!\
Cheers\,\
B.",997,"BBCode","2005-08-26 14:46:06"
1202,4,"Hey Colin\,\
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[quote=\"Colin Perry\"]Hi Ted\,\
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Thanks for writing.  I'm glad you like the site.  Are there any sites I can visit where I can hear your playing?  [/quote]\
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Sorry for the delay in replying. Sorry\, I can't point you to a website. I'm sure there is plenty of clips of me on Samois jam compilations vids\, but I have nothing current. Hopefully the swing band will be recording something soon\, though.\
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[quote=\"Colin Perry\"]\
It is an old broadway\, a '33.  I also used to have a '32 triumph.  It's true that most of my playing comes from the early American archtop players.  Eddie Lang\, of course\, and Teddy Bunn\, Dick McDonough\, Ikey Robinson\, and so on.  [/quote]\
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They are great\, unsung heroes of the instrument! Not too many people know about them\, or even care. For the last year I've been assimilated Allan Reuss' solo style into my playing\, while working through Van Eps' 1938 Epiphone method. I've been able to nail a lot of his tricks and devices\, but having been strictly a rhythm man for 10 years\, I have to get comfortable soloing in general. My goal stylistically is act as if I was an American big band rhythm guitarist\, who went over to Europe around 1946\, and started playing Gypsy Jazz. So I'm also adapting the chord solo stuff for a Selmer style guitar (in my case a one-of-a-kind Dupont built to Favino specs for Moreno Winterstein). My guitar has a pretty archtop sound\, because of the way it's built\, but the light strings and general tonal characteristics make it a different animal. Still\, people tend to like it and I'm having a blast!\
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[quote=\"Colin Perry\"]\
I've always liked Django and Oscar Aleman\, but have been getting into some of the other early gypsy guitarists like Sarane\, Baro\, and Matelo Ferret.  [/quote]\
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Very cool. I have a huge collection of rare audio of the Ferret family\, everything that was ever release commercially as well as some private recordings as well. Baro has always been a favorite!\
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[quote=\"Colin Perry\"]\
I've never really played much true gypsy jazz\, but I recently got a Gitane D-500 and have been having a lot of fun fooling around with it.  \
[/quote]\
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That's great! Sometimes it's fun to mix it up a little.\
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[quote=\"Colin Perry\"]\
How is the scene in Seattle?  \
[/quote]\
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The Gypsy Jazz scene is the best in the country here. There are ample opportunities to gig\, a large pool of musicians to jam with and just about everyone in my circle is a very high level. Horowitz lives here\, after all. We both have a lot of experience playing with Gypsies\, so we strive to get the authentic sound (except when I'm chord soloing  :roll:  ) but that just makes it unique. On top of that\, there is a great jazz scene\, so we can always borrow a sax player\, or something.\
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There is also a great swing dancing scene here\, so I do swing gigs every week\, it not more.\
\
What about Montreal? How is the scene there? What made you relocate from Kentucky to Canada?\
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[quote=\"Colin Perry\"]\
I've always wanted to bring my band out there\, as I have a lot of family out that way (Seattle\, Whidbey Island\, and Vancouver.)  If you want\, send me your address and I'll send you a CD. I would love to have you review it for us.  Take care\, and stay in touch.  \
[/quote]\
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I'm actually not doing that much reviewing these days\, I've got too many other irons in the fire. But if you want\, I can take a listen and if I like it\, I'll review it.\
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Best Regards\,\
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Ted",1177,"BBCode","2005-08-26 15:29:43"
1205,388,"Dear Michael\,\
First of all\, I would like to say that I got your Gypsy Picking book and it was amazing. It helped me so much to develop. Thanks.\
And now lets get to business:\
I am looking to buy a left handed gypsy guitar\, and since no one really helped me to find one\, I am asking you. I live in Israel so it is quite hard for me to find a left handed manouche guitar. They are very expensive.\
Plus Israeli Tax take %30 if you ship the guitar!!!!!\
So the only way I wont have to pay tax is if a friend picks it up from the country it was made and then brings it over here to Israel.  Problem is\, I dont have any European friends to bring a guitar. I do have friends in the U.S.A. So i need a gypsy guitar from the U.S. \
Who can I contact? I am looking for a low priced left handed gypsy guitar.\
Thanks again and hope to see you someday in Israel.\
Edan",1205,"BBCode","2005-08-27 14:05:26"
1206,9,"Hi Edan\,\
\
I've never seen a lefty Selmer style guitar so I'm not sure where to look. If you were spending more $ you could have a Luthier build you one. My guess is that the cheaper factory made ones (Saga and Aria) don't make lefties.\
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Sorry I can't be of more help....\
\
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Good luck!\
\
'm",1206,"BBCode","2005-08-27 15:16:36"
1209,381,"Hey thanks a lot.  I actually can't read standard notation.  But I'll take whatever you have.  I can probably get someone to transcribe it.  If it has the cords maybe I could even figure out the melody myself (and not be lazy)!  Thanks again\, here's my address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alfrules84@yahoo.com\">alfrules84@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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sincerely\,\
Carlos \"the los\"",1209,"BBCode","2005-08-28 18:10:36"
1210,355,"first of all\, are you serious about giving away your guitars?\
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If you are\, how much are you asking? I am a young aspiring jazz player and am looking for a decent guitar.\
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heres a link to my band page\, [url=http://www.myspace.com/caravanfire]www.myspace.com/caravanfire[/url] \, im the one playing the nylon string.\
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thanks\
alex",1210,"BBCode","2005-08-29 22:34:39"
1211,355,"first of all\, are you serious about giving away your guitars?\
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If you are\, how much are you asking? I am a young aspiring jazz player and am looking for a decent guitar.\
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heres a link to my band page\, [url=http://www.myspace.com/caravanfire]www.myspace.com/caravanfire[/url] \, im the one playing the nylon string.\
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thanks\
alex",1211,"BBCode","2005-08-29 22:34:39"
1213,397,"The short answer is \"I was just kidding.  But thanks for asking.\"  Here's the longer answer:\
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Sorry mate\, you waited too long.  Earlier today I traded my guitars to a traveling influence peddler and instrument trader from Kuala Lumpur.  I traded for a 16th century theorbo made by the infamous Italian luthier Alotta Crappoli\, along with a set of broken uilleann pipes.\
My plan is to make the world premiere underwater recording of the complete works of Yusef Lateef played on theorbo\, using exclusively elephant-testicle picks and silk-wrapped Turkish goat entrail strings.\
To distinguish my recording from the multitude of underwater jazz theorbo players\, I've decided to use a special altered tuning developed during an argument  between Pierre Bensusan\, Martin Simpson and Carl Kress's grandson\, which ultimately erupted into a flurry of fisticuffs and broken Mackeson Stout bottles.  \
If only you'd spoken up sooner.\
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Regards",1213,"BBCode","2005-08-30 16:20:10"
1214,332,"September 3\, 2005\
      I will be attending the concert on Wednesday\, September 14 in San Jose.  I would like to inform you of some of the events that have occurred recently and their effect on my actions.  The letter I sent you on August 18th was accurate and yet ambivalent.  In part of the letter I state that I had made the decision to go for it\, but at the end I said that I wouldn’t be going to the concerts to see you after all.  My mom has been very ill and at one point dying.  She is recovering now\, but this last month has been extremely trying.  When I wrote that letter\, I felt that maybe I couldn’t handle the physical and emotional stresses of dealing with both things at once.  \
       Unless my mom has a bad relapse\, I fully intend on attending the concert.  I’m hoping that you can understand some of the things that I’ve felt and can make allowances.  I further would like to ask that you take the initiative in speaking to me if you are interested in knowing me.  What I feel for you is very strong\, but a one-sided expression is not healthy.  So if you really aren’t interested\, then do me the favor of ignoring me at this concert and then I’ll know for sure.  I believe you to be a good person\, kind and intuitive\, but with a wicked sense of humor which I really like.  If you’ve changed your mind and you don’t think that I’m the one after all—although you seemed awfully certain within the first 15 minutes of seeing inside of me—then I will leave you in peace.  On the other hand\, you’ve convinced me that you are just what I’ve been looking for and I would actually like to talk with you and get to know you.\
       I have made a reservation to stay the night in San Jose at the Hotel Montgomery at 211 South First Street.  I used priceline so it’s non-refundable and whatever happens that’s where I’m staying.  It’s about 3.5 miles from the venue.  I’m going to work half a day and should arrive there around 3 p.m.  As for the other concerts—I’ll know what to do by what you do or don’t do.",1214,"BBCode","2005-09-03 15:05:32"
1216,139,"I'm generous today...I have collected all the unaccompanied pieces recorded by Django\, let me know what you need and send me your email adress so i can give you something.\
Ciao",1216,"BBCode","2005-09-05 01:40:38"
1227,184,"Hey \, its clay \, we met in samois. You mentioned on a recent video that you have videos of adrien and sebastian? I would kill for those! Ive been itching to find someone with videos of those guys ever since i got back from samois. Could you possibly send them to me? take it easy my friend.\
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          -Clay-",1227,"BBCode","2005-09-06 21:25:51"
1228,184,"Stu \, how are you my friend. Just thought id give you a message and see how things are. I recently got some pictures back from the trip and reminissed about the amazing time \, im still serching for someone to send me some videos. Anyways \, take it easy.",1228,"BBCode","2005-09-06 21:41:11"
1235,3,"yo clay great to hear from you!\
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i have sent a copy to your buddy ivan\, i'm sure you can ask him for it.\
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hope to seeyou  at the next samois\, you're gonna be killin everyone by then!\
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D",1235,"BBCode","2005-09-07 19:17:32"
1237,230,"Hello Stu-\
\
I saw your post on Django books forum and you said you had a good bootleg/copy of the above CD. I've been searching for this CD as I heard it on 365 Django radio\, but can't find it anywhere. I would love a copy\, if there's any chance?\
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I you're able to send me a copy I'd really appreciate it. I will gladly send you some hard to find CD from my own collection\, though if you have this CD\, you've probably got everything else!\
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thanks very much\, cheers\
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Phil Lavine \
8619 SW 37th Ave.\
Portland\, OR 97219\
USA",1237,"BBCode","2005-09-10 07:59:19"
1239,285,"Thanks for the tape\, it arrived today\, Adrian's solo on Dance Norviegien is something else\, and lets not forgett my multi coloured shorts.\
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All the best\,\
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Robin",988,"BBCode","2005-09-10 14:46:45"
1241,184,"hey ben \, how are you. Just wanted to make sure you got my address allright. How are you sending out the videos? take it easy my friend.",1000,"BBCode","2005-09-12 18:19:33"
1243,388,"Hey Michael\,\
i have been trying since last night to order a wegen pick. I put down all the information required\, but in the end after I order I have this message that says processing error. I know the problem is not mine since i do have money to pay for the pick and i did put down all the info. Are you having problems shipping at the moment or something? I really want that wegen pick\
Thanks\
Edan",1243,"BBCode","2005-09-17 02:21:28"
1244,9,"Hi Edan\,\
\
I emailed you about this yesterday...did you not get my message?\
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The problem is that the billing address you entered doesn't match what the credit card company has on file. It's a security measure so it will block the transaction unless you enter the correct billing address. Are you sure you're entering the address that your credit card bill is sent to?\
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Sometimes it will work better if I manually enter the card #. To do so you'll have to email you card # to me or call me: 206-528-9873\
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Sorry for the inconvenience\,\
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-Michael",1244,"BBCode","2005-09-17 08:30:25"
1247,388,"ok thanks a lot  :wink:",1243,"BBCode","2005-09-17 10:59:03"
1251,184,"Stu \, how are you my friend. Just thought id give you a message and see how things are. I recently got some pictures back from the trip and reminissed about the amazing time \, im still serching for someone to send me some videos. Anyways \, take it easy.",1251,"BBCode","2005-09-06 21:41:11"
1262,332,"Well\, I know one thing more about you.  It seems that your motto could be “an eye for an eye” and/or you’re just as afraid of real intimate contact as I was when I decided not to go to the last 2 days of the Jazz Jubilee in Sacramento after we first met.  After I realized that you weren’t at the first concert I was sorry and yet relieved.  The thing is that there are several things going on at different levels for me.  Although I’m interested in you\, I also really love the music your band plays so without you there it was easier to concentrate and really enjoy the music.  I’m not sure what story you told the band members\, but they seemed a little hostile to start with or at least protective of you--which shows them to be good people and on your side.  At the end\, I think they realized that I mean no one any harm and that I genuinely enjoy the band’s music.  I’ve decided that I’m not going to worry about what happens at the next Djangofest.  I imagine that you’ll do whatever it is that you feel like you want to do.  \
       Sometimes painting someone into a corner almost forces that person to react in an almost panicked way or at least not in the prescribed way that you would want them to react.  Since I gave you the two options of either speaking to me or ignoring me\, that maybe made you dig in your heels and decide that you didn’t have to even show up if you didn’t want to—which might translate to just an excuse for not dealing with this problem\, if that is what this is to you.  I’m sorry that I have caused you anxiety or made you change your plans for no good reason.  I’m sure you would have enjoyed the trip—I had a great time!  Well\, I guess I can sleep now.",1262,"BBCode","2005-09-21 02:47:34"
1271,332,"Hi\,\
     I did miss you and I do miss you pretty much all the time.\
\
That's all.\
--Elva",1271,"BBCode","2005-09-21 21:31:38"
1275,40,"Andrew\, Hey man I am familiar with Django in June it sounds awesome maybe I'll get to make it up there sometime. As far doing something around here I would love to be involved with it anyway I could. As far aqs retreat I would have to do some research. HAve you talked at all to Scot Wise he may be a better source for this type of thing in the southeast. But anyways let me see what I can find out and I'll try to start contacting some people about this. If you want give me a call at 850-294-2989.",1275,"BBCode","2005-09-24 15:53:52"
1280,422,"Hi Andreas\,\
 In last July one of your previous message on the Django's web site was talking about the CD of Rigo Winterstein & Lulu Reinhardt Swingtett King of the Gypsies. If you have any informations about it\, number\, edition\, and where I can find it ? It seems to be not so available in France !\
 Thanks a lot\
 Jazzly yours",1280,"BBCode","2005-09-25 08:28:17"
1285,332,"Hi\,\
    I will be flying SWA on flight 137 from Sacramento to SeaTac arriving in Seattle at 10:30 on Wednesday morning.  I'll get a car at Alamo.  I'll head north on I5 to Mukilteo to catch the ferry to Clinton on Whidbey Island.  I'm staying at the Harbour Inn in Freeland which is about 10 miles west of Langely.  I will be attending all concerts at the Djangofest.   I might go to the rain forest in Olympic National Park depending on the weather on Thursday.  I'm flying out 6:55 p.m. Monday\, Oct. 3rd. \
    FYI if you want to see me or avoid me...it's up to you what happens--I'm leaving it all in your hands to decide (no pressure\, huh?).  I plan on enjoying the music whatever happens--que sera\, sera.\
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--Elva",1285,"BBCode","2005-09-26 22:54:10"
1289,184,"Hey dennis.\
\
      i got the video from ben \, its fantastic. i was wondering if you could answer a question i had. In the last big scene of the video \, when theyre all playing under the tent (adrien \, sebastian \, mathieu \, violinist \, bassist \, and clarinetist) \, after they play impressions \, adrien \, sebastian and the violinist play a really beautiful something \, you have any clue what that is?",1289,"BBCode","2005-09-27 20:18:13"
1290,3,"mendelssohn violin concerto in Em\, 1st movement",1290,"BBCode","2005-09-27 21:44:09"
1291,184,"Ben\
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       got the video last thursday man \, been watching it relentlously ever since. i thank you so much my friend \, this means very much to me to own this! a pricless video it really is \, thank you so much!\
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        -Clay-",1000,"BBCode","2005-09-27 20:19:39"
1293,388,"Hey Michael\,\
I have fallen in love with gypsy jazz. I am very intrigues by their of lives too. I have decided that i want to live with them in the summer when i have my school break. Do you know of any camps in europe that I can live in for two months\, and learn and play gypsy jazz with them?\
Thanks\
Edan",1293,"BBCode","2005-09-28 07:24:49"
1294,9,"Hi Edan\,\
\
Gypsies are very wary of outsiders. It took me months to just get to know them well enough to even visit there camps. And the Dutch Gypsies are much freindlier then most. I don't want to be too discouraging\, but I think it's probably unrealistic that you'd be able to live with them. But it's worth trying!\
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Your best bet it to live close to a camp and get to know them.\
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Good luck!\
\
'm",1294,"BBCode","2005-09-28 07:31:00"
1295,9,"Hi Edan\,\
\
Gypsies are very wary of outsiders. It took me months to just get to know them well enough to even visit there camps. And the Dutch Gypsies are much freindlier then most. I don't want to be too discouraging\, but I think it's probably unrealistic that you'd be able to live with them. But it's worth trying!\
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Your best bet it to live close to a camp and get to know them.\
\
Good luck!\
\
'm",1294,"BBCode","2005-09-28 07:33:00"
1300,332,"Mi Vida\,\
       Como me gustas.  That’s from “Tres Palabras”.  I think Spanish is more romantic than English.  I’m sick today so don’t expect me to get into anything like how stubborn you are and how much I would like it if you called off the revenge thing.  A call would be appreciated\, although my usual “Hello\, Hello\, HELLO???”  would probably sound like unrecognizable croaking.  How about sending me an e-mail card or flowers or candy—I’m out of fruit\, except for 1 apple???  Well\, you can’t expect me to give up when you can’t help smiling when you see me smiling at you.  I love you\, I can’t help it.  Your reluctant smile during the last song of the concert here in Sacramento when we first met was what made me fall in love with you.  I was trying to pay attention to the music and so I had tried to stop looking into your eyes.  It was the last song and it just made me feel so happy and alive that I couldn’t help laughing with pleasure.  Even though that pleasure wasn’t directed at you\, you couldn’t help but crack a smile at my pleasure.  Your unselfish pleasure in my pleasure convinced me that you were sincere and so that’s when I started loving you\, although it took me a few days to realize it.\
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Con mucho carino y amor\,\
Elva\
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P.S.  You need to tell Michael Gray that “Palo Verde” does not mean my little green friend…",1300,"BBCode","2005-10-07 08:57:34"
1303,425,"Michael-\
Simon Shaffer here (SoulShade). I'm new to the forum\, and will be posting an intro soon. First though\, what book would you recommend as a starter into our beloved gypsy music? Basicially I'm asking for your personal opinion. I'm a guitar player of about eight years (started when about 21). I want to learn as [b]correctly[/b] and as authentically as I can. I don't read music yet\, but have just started teaching myself with an old Berklee book. I was going to order John Jorgenson's book one or one of your books\, along with the Grappelli DVD with all the Dgango footage. Thanks for your time\, Michael and all the work you must do to keep this all going! -Simon",1303,"BBCode","2005-10-09 17:29:15"
1304,9,"Hi Simon\,\
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I'm biased of course\, but in general most books out there don't really teach the \"authentic\" style. That's why I started doing this in the first place\, because after I got back from Europe I realized there was a huge void in the literature. So if you're really into the traditional way of doing things I'd recommend you start with the Gypsy Picking book. For rhythm\, the Pearl Django book is a good place to start. You'll get some of the traditional chord voicing and also learn some the right hand patterns. You should also check out my down loadable lesson on La pompe.\
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Other then my books\, the ones I can recommend the most are the Angelo Debarre/Sammy Dussat book. It's pretty authentic\, but doesn't really go into the information as deeply as my books. And the translation is a little weird\, but it's worth having. The Cosimini books and play alongs are also pretty traditional\, but he does tend to throw in some pretty modern stuff without warning. If you really want to get a feel for the advanced chords\, arpeggios\, scales\, etc...the Unaccompanied Django book will keep you busy for years. And it's all fingered exactly like a Gypsy player would.\
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The Jorgenson books are decent\, but he's not a traditional player so he does many things his own way. So you have to keep that in mind.\
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If you want to play Gypsy jazz I wouldn't bother with the Berklee books. After you spend a few years getting the Gypsy style down the might help you with some thigns....but for the most part they'll probably lead you astray.\
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Definitely get the Bireli DVD...it's the best video you can get!\
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Good luck...\
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'm",1304,"BBCode","2005-10-09 19:58:27"
1307,425,"Thanks\, that's exactly what I wanted to know. Much appreciated. Sincerely\, Simon",1307,"BBCode","2005-10-10 05:23:43"
1312,175,"Hi there\,\
\
Under its English title\, \"The Good Life\"\, it was a Sinatra/Tony Bennett-esque crooner's standard. Check your fake books\, if you don't have it\, I'll happily send you a scan of one of mine.\
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Cheers\,\
Andy",1312,"BBCode","2005-10-11 13:12:36"
1313,175,"Hi there\,\
\
Under its English title\, \"The Good Life\"\, it was a Sinatra/Tony Bennett-esque crooner's standard. Check your fake books\, if you don't have it\, I'll happily send you a scan of one of mine.\
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Cheers\,\
Andy",1313,"BBCode","2005-10-11 13:12:36"
1314,355,"that would be great if you could send me a scan\, thanks a lot! I aprreciate it",1312,"BBCode","2005-10-11 16:26:46"
1315,355,"that would be great if you could send me a scan\, thanks a lot! I aprreciate it",1315,"BBCode","2005-10-11 16:26:46"
1317,148,"Ted\,\
\
I finally noticed that Michael Hayes (a.k.a. \"just the bassplayer\") was from Huntington\, NY\, the town where I grew up.  I dropped him a note and he mentioned that you also lived there at one point.  I suppose I don't really have a point in writing this note other than to say \"hi\" to another ex-Huntingtonian.  I've enjoyed your posts on this site and the U.K. one and look forward to someday hearing your music.\
\
 - Rod",1317,"BBCode","2005-10-12 10:20:47"
1318,4,"Hey Rod\, \
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Yeah\, I was born there\, and spent most of my youth there (because of grandparents\, cousins\, etc). One uncle owned McPherson's Irish Pub on NY Avenue. When did you leave?\
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Best\,\
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Ted",1318,"BBCode","2005-10-12 11:00:18"
1321,148,"My family moved to Huntington in 1979\, and I left to attend school in L.A. in 1992.  I grew up in a house on Old Town Lane in Halesite\, up behind Jeff's Seafood and the old Chemical Bank (which is now a vet clinic where my mother works).  When were you living there?",1317,"BBCode","2005-10-12 12:15:20"
1322,332,"October 12\, 2005\
Hi\,\
     I guess I would like you to know that I’m feeling better—not so much coughing now\, but I can’t sleep.  I’ve been up since yesterday morning.  I went to a play last night with some friends.  It was very entertaining about 2 guys trying to get backers for their play that runs for 12 hours\, but they condensed it into 1 hr and 45 mins.  It’s called the Big Bang and it goes through all of history with just these two guys changing haphazard costumes.  It was at the B Street Theatre here in Sacramento.  I went to work yesterday for a few hours\, but today I don’t feel like it—I might go\, but probably not.  My job has changed—I’m not a CIO anymore—I don’t run my own department\, even though it was only 8 people\, I was able to get a lot of good work done.  For the last 7 months or so I’ve been working on strategic planning for the IT department that swallowed mine.  I’m not sure what I’ll do work-wise.  \
      I’ve been thinking that I should thank you for your influence in my life—just in case this is not a temporary silence…  I’ve become more adventurous.  Although\, I’ve always been comfortable traveling by myself to New York\, Seattle\, San Diego\, LA\, etc.\, I feel more at ease now than in the past.  Last year friends invited me to meet them in Paris and I did—I had a great time.  We stayed in separate lodgings\, but met for day trips\, sightseeing and dinners\, concerts\, etc.  My favorite museums were the D’Orsay\, Rodin and Picasso.  I love impressionism\, body sculpture and some modern art.  Although\, you happened just recently\, I’d been invited to skydive before\, but never took the plunge until you—not suicidal\, but fearless which surprised me.  I thought\, “Am I dead?”\, but no just unafraid.  I didn’t feel fear\, well maybe a small qualm just before jumping\, but otherwise just pleasure.  Then when we gave a test and people didn’t have a clue of what to study\, I volunteered to give a seminar on the subject.  I normally don’t speak to large groups of people.  But I calmly prepared and addressed 35 to 200 people on 3 separate occasions with again\, only a slight feeling of trepidation--otherwise\, no reaction. I thought again\, “Where are my feelings of shyness\, embarrassment—maybe I’ve just outgrown them?” But it isn’t that.  I feel somehow fearless.  Everything seems possible\, although I have always been calm\, collected and recognized my inner strength\, this is more than that.  I think it started when you looked at me and in me and thought that I was the one.  Just your seeing who I really am has somehow transformed me.  I know this might sound a little over the top\, but it’s about you seeing me not just anyone.  I don’t hide\, but I’m not an open book either.  You looked deeply\, not just at the surface and you understood who I am.  That matters to me and has made me a more confident person\, although that’s an understatement.  I can do anything now or almost anything.   One of my friends is going back to Japan to teach English—he told me that maybe I could go to Spain to teach English and I might consider it for next summer for maybe six weeks.  Money and possessions don’t matter that much to me.   I have a pack-rat nature\, but I really don’t need much to be happy.  Sometimes things are more of a burden than a comfort.  People expect you to behave in a certain way and that’s limiting.  My family thinks there’s something going on with me because I’m the stable\, reliable one.  My following around a band is unheard of\, but I can do whatever I want.  My family knows that and knows that I’ll be ok—whatever this leads to. \
         Well\, now you know about me—I’m interested to know about you.  It was a shock to realize that a good part of your family tree was seated in the row behind me on Sunday night when you played.  Will coincidences never cease?  How about you standing in front of the WICA building talking to someone just as I happened to drive by headed for my usual breakfast at the Braeburn.  I knew when you came in.  I didn’t see you until I was leaving\, but I knew you were there.  The same way I knew that you were somewhere to my right on Saturday night—I felt your presence then of course I found you.  It’s sort of like the same way that you found me so quickly in the audience on Friday afternoon.  I really could not help smiling at you—I was so glad to see you and glad that you were looking for me.  There’s something between us that is almost like radar.  I haven’t ever felt it with anyone else.  For you\, it might be this revenge thing you’ve got going that I referred to in my last note.  What’s with that anyway?  I didn’t hurt you on purpose so you can’t possibly hold me responsible—it wouldn’t be fair and you know it.  What if you just forgive me and we go from there?  How does that sound?  Good\, I’m glad that’s settled.  And would you mind not letting everyone you know in on whatever there is that’s going on between us (not that I’ve been told)?  For someone who seems to value a private life\, both bands seem to have a stake in whatever there is that’s happening and who knows maybe even your family??  I’m not used to that kind of exposure.  Ok\, that’s the end of the complaints.  So\, what’s important to you?  You can’t be a Republican or the universe is just having a good laugh.  You must love music since you not only play but compose.  What else?  \
\
--Elva",1322,"BBCode","2005-10-12 13:55:47"
1324,332,"Hi Sweetheart\,\
         I miss you.  Couldn't you have at least greeted me with a handshake?  I miss the feel of your hand surrounding mine.  I like the feel of the calluses on your fingers when you touched my hand.  It would  be nice if you were here...  I want to feel a lot of different sensations\, but you're way up there--too bad...  I liked that when we shook hands and I leaned in toward you\, I felt no resistance.  As if we two could merge without any feelings of crowding or space restrictions.  Normally\, I don't get anywhere near as close as we were then and when we first met.  I miss your closeness.  I kind of would like to taste you too.  How's that ever going to happen if you don't respond?  See\, I told you I'm not afraid of almost anything.  Although rejection would wound me--its worth it to me.  Lying in bed\, now that I've had some sleep makes me think of how things might be if you were here or I was there.  It's kind of frustrating.  Well\, let me know if you want to talk or other things...\
\
--Elva",1324,"BBCode","2005-10-12 17:51:54"
1328,5,"I am not interested.   \
\
thanks\,\
\
greg",1328,"BBCode","2005-10-13 09:44:28"
1329,5,"Oh and by the way\,\
\
I am not your sweetheart and please don't write me anymore.  I appreciate your enthusiasm about the music\, but none of this seems about the music and futhermore...\
\
1. I am not available\
2. I am not interested\
3. I don't even know who you are\
\
all the best\,\
\
greg",1328,"BBCode","2005-10-13 09:51:24"
1336,438,"Ace\,\
\
You have no idea how happy I am to find out that there are teachers available in Rochester! I've been looking for someone. I'm looking for a fairly professional teacher who is willing to help me with ear training\, music theory\, and improv technique in addition to someone who really has the gypsy techniques like rest-strokes and la pompe down pat. Know someone who can help?\
\
If you have aim\, you can get me at hijak231. My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:scholzie@gmail.com\">scholzie@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and\, of course\, you can always get me on PM here on the DB forums.\
\
Thanks! Hope to hear back from you soon.",1336,"BBCode","2005-10-16 12:23:50"
1337,438,"Ace\,\
\
You have no idea how happy I am to find out that there are teachers available in Rochester! I've been looking for someone. I'm looking for a fairly professional teacher who is willing to help me with ear training\, music theory\, and improv technique in addition to someone who really has the gypsy techniques like rest-strokes and la pompe down pat. Know someone who can help?\
\
If you have aim\, you can get me at hijak231. My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:scholzie@gmail.com\">scholzie@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and\, of course\, you can always get me on PM here on the DB forums.\
\
Thanks! Hope to hear back from you soon.",1337,"BBCode","2005-10-16 12:23:50"
1338,442,"I'm just as glad to find out more people in this area are getting into this music.  I am in Buffalo and our lead guitarist would definitely be the guy for your lessons.  I realize an hour trip is not likely every week\, but it would be worth while for a lesson or two.  Or better yet\, come down to the B-lo and check us out\, we've got a few weeklys that are a lot of fun\, and actually have a few regular guests from Rochester.  One is named Raulf Witt who is a great  gypsy player\, and also a GREAT mandolin player.  I don't think he gives lessons\, but a great guy to know and play with.  The other guy is named Roy (great player and teacher I believe at the university) he does a night at the Starry Nights cafe and at the Little Theater.  He plays a Bernie Lehmann guitar who is a gypsy guitar luthier in Rochester and would be able to lead you in the right direction as they work hard to get this music into your city.  Bernie also travels to a lot of the Django Festivals to pawn his wares.  Check those guys out for more help\, but we'd love to see you in Buffalo\, and meet more gypsy jazzers.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jassad@spotcoffee.com\">jassad@spotcoffee.com</a><!-- e -->  \
I can send you dates\, times and phone numbers\, if you are interested.  I'll also let you know next time we play in Rochester.\
Talk to you soon.\
ace",1336,"BBCode","2005-10-16 16:43:40"
1340,438,"Roy (Berns) is a professor of color science at RIT. He's in a group called Lumiere. I haven't seen them yet\, but I am a student at RIT. I've talked to him. He doesn't give lessons\, and he's not aware of anyone who does. Have you heard him play? Is his lead work any good?\
\
\
Send some tour dates to my email (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:scholzie@gmail.com\">scholzie@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->)\, and definitely let me know when you're playing. I'd love to come out and see you. I might not be able to make it out to Buffalo because it's quite a drive\, but I'll certainly check you out in Rochester.",1336,"BBCode","2005-10-16 16:50:33"
1341,438,"Roy (Berns) is a professor of color science at RIT. He's in a group called Lumiere. I haven't seen them yet\, but I am a student at RIT. I've talked to him. He doesn't give lessons\, and he's not aware of anyone who does. Have you heard him play? Is his lead work any good?\
\
\
Send some tour dates to my email (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:scholzie@gmail.com\">scholzie@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->)\, and definitely let me know when you're playing. I'd love to come out and see you. I might not be able to make it out to Buffalo because it's quite a drive\, but I'll certainly check you out in Rochester.",1337,"BBCode","2005-10-16 16:50:33"
1344,148,"Ando\,\
\
Sorry I hadn't responded to your last couple e-mails.  Thank you for the link to the Eugene Hutz interview.\
\
I'm glad you enjoyed the Jokke Schreurs stuff.  You're right; WASO and P'tit Belges are perfect company for him.  Perhaps there's something in that delicious Belgian beer that affects the music.  I think I'll drink a few and see what happens.  ;)\
\
Let me know if anything on that second CD piques your interest.\
\
 - Rod",1344,"BBCode","2005-10-17 12:35:48"
1345,148,"Ando\,\
\
Sorry I hadn't responded to your last couple e-mails.  Thank you for the link to the Eugene Hutz interview.\
\
I'm glad you enjoyed the Jokke Schreurs stuff.  You're right; WASO and P'tit Belges are perfect company for him.  Perhaps there's something in that delicious Belgian beer that affects the music.  I think I'll drink a few and see what happens.  ;)\
\
Let me know if anything on that second CD piques your interest.\
\
 - Rod",1345,"BBCode","2005-10-17 12:35:48"
1346,37,"Rod\,\
\
Many thanks for the CD's.  I'm really enjoying both of them.  The Schreurs Trio is very rewarding listening from a guitarist's perspective.  Here are my impressions of the mix CD\, which I've just finished listening to straight through:\
\
- roy lanham - pretty darn good western swing\
- papillon - this is a full-blown musette extravaganza and I love it\
- la chicana - very detailed arrangement; cabaret rarely lands a solid punch on me\, but this is good\
- sandra luna - ditto here\
- lhasa and franck monnet - is this modern french chanson?  \
- las ondas marteles - this is like Marta Topferova but is like 2% off a full-on groove\
- eleni mandell - hmm\, not too wild about this one\
- maurice el medioni - I can't remember what this was...\
- opus 4 - only these guys could make this work\
- doug wamble - this goofy weird blues has really grown on me\
- brilliant corners - it's a gimmick\, but be damned if it isn't fun!\
- farmers market - what a huge surprise *this* was!  amazing\
- marc ribot - see\, this is perfect: this is a well-dressed wino who knows how to control his liquor as he walks down the street and tips his hat in courtly fashion to a high-class lady -- and then\, when she's out of sight\, vomits in the alley -- only to re-appear\, smiling\, walking semi-steadily again in the sunlight\
- gerry o'connor and willie johnson - sounds very competent and skillful\
- milo jones - he's growing on me\, I could be convinced\, almost there...\
- los tres reyes - I don't know why\, apart from skill\, this is ingratiating\, but it is\, and I'm not sure what that says about me\
- agustin lara - I like the idea of strong musical ideas played in collapsed hotels in old Havana -- this one is okay\
- slapp happ - totally whack and amusing but I was glad it clocked in under 2 min -- any more would have made me look at my watch\, I'm not that strong!\
- michael nyman - not wild about this one\, the tritone isn't enough\
- de kift - I'm trying hard to appreciate dark cabaret\, but I just don't feel it\
- guy klucevsek - great closer\, very nicely played; I didn't want the back-cycling progression\, too mechanical\, didn't fit with the rest\, other than that quibble\, very nice\
\
Now\, the other two CDs were also great\, and I keep them in the car and listen to them every now and then.  There are a couple standouts for me\, not because they're the \"best\" but because they made a distinctive impression:\
\
- jan johansson\, visa from utanmyra -- this is wonderful piano music\
- jeanne cherhal\, le petit voison -- I had this one circled but can't remember\
- bo kaspers quartet\, hon ar sa sot -- right\, like johannson\, very nice\
- roland becker\, les idees heureuses -- I really like this!\
- freebidou\, complication -- this track is good\, but they sound great\
- doug wamble\, dim tangy tenn. twang -- again\, this is interesting\
- gogol bordello\, occurrence -- I could get really drunk and sing along to this\, absolutely without question\, but I'd probably die from too much vodka\
- sanseverino\, michto la pompe -- a hit\, right?  I blast this in the car\
- the wedding's off\, take a little more -- because it's your band\, obviously!\
\
A few conclusions:\
\
- I seem to like the \"poets\" of certain instruments who play fairly quiet pieces that nevertheless avoid banality by courting strange dissonances\
- I also like my wild music to run rampant in a corral of form\, but that corral can be pretty big\, bigger than I thought\, allowing lots of room to run around\
- I shy away from dark cabaret\, the whole kurt weill/otto dix/berlin thing because while I appreciate its objectives\, it's just not me\
- I like music that creates atmosphere\
- I like players who aren't in a rush to get on with the next phrase\, but shape each phrase deliberately\
\
There are of course other tracks on these discs that I found interesting and thought valuable in terms of exposing me to something different.  Everything was worth hearing at least once.  These are the best mix CD's anyone has ever made for me\, in fact.  \
\
Thank you.\
\
I now have some ideas for what I'll put together in return.  This week is my down week\, so I'll have some time in the evenings to rip and burn.  \
\
Anything you're interested in?  I recall you said once that I cultivate depth in certain genres\, more than you do\, and perhaps that's true.  I've been on a fado kick for a while and have some good things to share from it\, but I'll tell you what: I'll just pull stuff from every category of music I own.  I'll pick out the things I think are interesting or beautiful\, and I'll put it all together like a big chaotic fruit basket.  You can sample at random and see if anything tastes good.  OK?\
\
Cheers\,\
thanks again!\
Ando\
\
PS -- We've been having whole weeks of perfect weather\, wouldn't you know\, after those two damned hurricanes.",1344,"BBCode","2005-10-17 19:27:03"
1347,37,"Rod\,\
\
Many thanks for the CD's.  I'm really enjoying both of them.  The Schreurs Trio is very rewarding listening from a guitarist's perspective.  Here are my impressions of the mix CD\, which I've just finished listening to straight through:\
\
- roy lanham - pretty darn good western swing\
- papillon - this is a full-blown musette extravaganza and I love it\
- la chicana - very detailed arrangement; cabaret rarely lands a solid punch on me\, but this is good\
- sandra luna - ditto here\
- lhasa and franck monnet - is this modern french chanson?  \
- las ondas marteles - this is like Marta Topferova but is like 2% off a full-on groove\
- eleni mandell - hmm\, not too wild about this one\
- maurice el medioni - I can't remember what this was...\
- opus 4 - only these guys could make this work\
- doug wamble - this goofy weird blues has really grown on me\
- brilliant corners - it's a gimmick\, but be damned if it isn't fun!\
- farmers market - what a huge surprise *this* was!  amazing\
- marc ribot - see\, this is perfect: this is a well-dressed wino who knows how to control his liquor as he walks down the street and tips his hat in courtly fashion to a high-class lady -- and then\, when she's out of sight\, vomits in the alley -- only to re-appear\, smiling\, walking semi-steadily again in the sunlight\
- gerry o'connor and willie johnson - sounds very competent and skillful\
- milo jones - he's growing on me\, I could be convinced\, almost there...\
- los tres reyes - I don't know why\, apart from skill\, this is ingratiating\, but it is\, and I'm not sure what that says about me\
- agustin lara - I like the idea of strong musical ideas played in collapsed hotels in old Havana -- this one is okay\
- slapp happ - totally whack and amusing but I was glad it clocked in under 2 min -- any more would have made me look at my watch\, I'm not that strong!\
- michael nyman - not wild about this one\, the tritone isn't enough\
- de kift - I'm trying hard to appreciate dark cabaret\, but I just don't feel it\
- guy klucevsek - great closer\, very nicely played; I didn't want the back-cycling progression\, too mechanical\, didn't fit with the rest\, other than that quibble\, very nice\
\
Now\, the other two CDs were also great\, and I keep them in the car and listen to them every now and then.  There are a couple standouts for me\, not because they're the \"best\" but because they made a distinctive impression:\
\
- jan johansson\, visa from utanmyra -- this is wonderful piano music\
- jeanne cherhal\, le petit voison -- I had this one circled but can't remember\
- bo kaspers quartet\, hon ar sa sot -- right\, like johannson\, very nice\
- roland becker\, les idees heureuses -- I really like this!\
- freebidou\, complication -- this track is good\, but they sound great\
- doug wamble\, dim tangy tenn. twang -- again\, this is interesting\
- gogol bordello\, occurrence -- I could get really drunk and sing along to this\, absolutely without question\, but I'd probably die from too much vodka\
- sanseverino\, michto la pompe -- a hit\, right?  I blast this in the car\
- the wedding's off\, take a little more -- because it's your band\, obviously!\
\
A few conclusions:\
\
- I seem to like the \"poets\" of certain instruments who play fairly quiet pieces that nevertheless avoid banality by courting strange dissonances\
- I also like my wild music to run rampant in a corral of form\, but that corral can be pretty big\, bigger than I thought\, allowing lots of room to run around\
- I shy away from dark cabaret\, the whole kurt weill/otto dix/berlin thing because while I appreciate its objectives\, it's just not me\
- I like music that creates atmosphere\
- I like players who aren't in a rush to get on with the next phrase\, but shape each phrase deliberately\
\
There are of course other tracks on these discs that I found interesting and thought valuable in terms of exposing me to something different.  Everything was worth hearing at least once.  These are the best mix CD's anyone has ever made for me\, in fact.  \
\
Thank you.\
\
I now have some ideas for what I'll put together in return.  This week is my down week\, so I'll have some time in the evenings to rip and burn.  \
\
Anything you're interested in?  I recall you said once that I cultivate depth in certain genres\, more than you do\, and perhaps that's true.  I've been on a fado kick for a while and have some good things to share from it\, but I'll tell you what: I'll just pull stuff from every category of music I own.  I'll pick out the things I think are interesting or beautiful\, and I'll put it all together like a big chaotic fruit basket.  You can sample at random and see if anything tastes good.  OK?\
\
Cheers\,\
thanks again!\
Ando\
\
PS -- We've been having whole weeks of perfect weather\, wouldn't you know\, after those two damned hurricanes.",1347,"BBCode","2005-10-17 19:27:03"
1348,118,"Barengero\,\
\
You wrote that youv'e got some vocal versions of this beautiful tune; can you give me the album information for the recordings you have?  I've never heard a vocal take of it\, but I'd love to track some down.  On a side note: My thanks to you for making the forum a more interesting place; you've got a knowledge of the history that really helps us all.  Thanks for that.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1348,"BBCode","2005-10-17 22:49:57"
1354,125,"Hello!\
Sorry for my late reply\, I've been touring constantly the last month. Unfortunately I cant help you because\, I only have a burned copy and not the original\, so I don't know where it can be found..\
Best Regards\
Andreas",1354,"BBCode","2005-10-19 00:00:42"
1356,422,"Hi Andreas !\
Thanks a lot for your kind answer.\
I have recently got a burned copy from Germany. OK it's not an original\, but it works fine and I really enjoy this CD\
\
Regards\
Luc",1354,"BBCode","2005-10-19 01:45:05"
1357,422,"Hi Andreas !\
Thanks a lot for your kind answer.\
I have recently got a burned copy from Germany. OK it's not an original\, but it works fine and I really enjoy this CD\
\
Regards\
Luc",1280,"BBCode","2005-10-19 01:45:05"
1360,148,"Ando\,\
\
Here are a few tidbits\, in case you were curious:\
\
 - Papillon features Jean Corti\, who played accordion with Jacques Brel\, and Koen De Cauter.\
 - The song by Argentine tango group La Chicana is actually a Brecht/Weill song translated into Spanish.\
 - I must have listened to the Sandra Luna tune a dozen times before I realized that it's the same as \"La Foule.\"\
 - Lhasa is a pretty interesting singer who grew up travelling between Mexico\, the U.S.\, and Canada.  She sings in Spanish\, French and English.  The tune on your CD is from a compilation of duets that her label released to celebrate their 20th anniversary.\
 - Maurice El Medioni is an Algerian pianist who plays raï mixed with American jazz and French chanson.\
 - \"Peerie\" Willie Johnson is a Scottish guitarist who pioneered the \"Shetland style\" of accompaniment.  He was a big fan of Django and Eddie Lang and introduced some swing and comping into his accompaniment of local fiddlers.\
 - I can't get enough of Milo Jones' stuff\, though I can also appreciate why some people would dislike him.  I think it's mostly that Robotussin voice.\
 - I find that Tres Reyes song kind of charming\, if a bit silly.  But then\, I've always been a sucker for a simple pop tune.  (Plus\, the lyrics are simple enough that I can draw on whatever's left of my high school Spanish to understand them.)  Stu Blagden recommended these guys to me.  Overall\, I prefer some of the jazzier Mexican trios like Los Tres Ases or Los Panchos.\
 - Agustin Lara is an old Mexican singer and pianist who was known as \"El Flaco de Oro\" (The Golden Skinny One...sounds more romantic in Spanish).  One of my co-workers is from Mexico and turned me on to a bunch of these old singers.\
 - Slapp Happy's singer\, Dagmar Krause\, has become one of the more prominent interpreters of Weill and Eisler songs.  If that stuff doesn't do it for you\, I can understand why you wouldn't be too hot on Slapp Happy.\
 - De Kift are a Dutch band who started off in the mid-1980's with one foot in the anarchist punk camp and the other in the Dutch marching band tradition.  They've turned into a pretty interesting and very theatrical group.  In fact\, their last project was an opera.  They have an interesting method for songwriting: All their lyrics are taken from novels and re-purposed to fit in with their theater productions.\
\
Your conclusions are interesting\, and I find we have similar opinions on many subjects\, though your tastes seem to be a bit more refined than mine.  I'm still having fun being a dilettante.  I do find\, however\, that I'm constantly looking for music that has both sweet and bitter flavors\, and not always in the most balanced way.  For example\, there's a Scott Walker song called \"It's Raining Today\" that's almost saccharine...Walker's big baritone voice croons a smooth melody that glides over a slick string arrangement.  But throughout the song\, a few violins play some really dissonant chords very quietly in the background.  It's pretty subtle but turns the whole thing from a big musical sugar cube into a rather unsettling exploration of lonliness.  I'll also take some crazy unhinged noise stuff like a band called Kletka Red because they have a thread of melody going through all of their stuff.\
\
Anyway\, I look forward to hearing whatever you want to throw my way.  And if there's any way to get a copy of that Munisteri radio show\, I'd really appreciate it.\
\
 - Rod",1344,"BBCode","2005-10-19 10:58:30"
1364,148,"Ando\,\
\
Here are a few tidbits\, in case you were curious:\
\
 - Papillon features Jean Corti\, who played accordion with Jacques Brel\, and Koen De Cauter.\
 - The song by Argentine tango group La Chicana is actually a Brecht/Weill song translated into Spanish.\
 - I must have listened to the Sandra Luna tune a dozen times before I realized that it's the same as \"La Foule.\"\
 - Lhasa is a pretty interesting singer who grew up travelling between Mexico\, the U.S.\, and Canada.  She sings in Spanish\, French and English.  The tune on your CD is from a compilation of duets that her label released to celebrate their 20th anniversary.\
 - Maurice El Medioni is an Algerian pianist who plays raï mixed with American jazz and French chanson.\
 - \"Peerie\" Willie Johnson is a Scottish guitarist who pioneered the \"Shetland style\" of accompaniment.  He was a big fan of Django and Eddie Lang and introduced some swing and comping into his accompaniment of local fiddlers.\
 - I can't get enough of Milo Jones' stuff\, though I can also appreciate why some people would dislike him.  I think it's mostly that Robotussin voice.\
 - I find that Tres Reyes song kind of charming\, if a bit silly.  But then\, I've always been a sucker for a simple pop tune.  (Plus\, the lyrics are simple enough that I can draw on whatever's left of my high school Spanish to understand them.)  Stu Blagden recommended these guys to me.  Overall\, I prefer some of the jazzier Mexican trios like Los Tres Ases or Los Panchos.\
 - Agustin Lara is an old Mexican singer and pianist who was known as \"El Flaco de Oro\" (The Golden Skinny One...sounds more romantic in Spanish).  One of my co-workers is from Mexico and turned me on to a bunch of these old singers.\
 - Slapp Happy's singer\, Dagmar Krause\, has become one of the more prominent interpreters of Weill and Eisler songs.  If that stuff doesn't do it for you\, I can understand why you wouldn't be too hot on Slapp Happy.\
 - De Kift are a Dutch band who started off in the mid-1980's with one foot in the anarchist punk camp and the other in the Dutch marching band tradition.  They've turned into a pretty interesting and very theatrical group.  In fact\, their last project was an opera.  They have an interesting method for songwriting: All their lyrics are taken from novels and re-purposed to fit in with their theater productions.\
\
Your conclusions are interesting\, and I find we have similar opinions on many subjects\, though your tastes seem to be a bit more refined than mine.  I'm still having fun being a dilettante.  I do find\, however\, that I'm constantly looking for music that has both sweet and bitter flavors\, and not always in the most balanced way.  For example\, there's a Scott Walker song called \"It's Raining Today\" that's almost saccharine...Walker's big baritone voice croons a smooth melody that glides over a slick string arrangement.  But throughout the song\, a few violins play some really dissonant chords very quietly in the background.  It's pretty subtle but turns the whole thing from a big musical sugar cube into a rather unsettling exploration of lonliness.  I'll also take some crazy unhinged noise stuff like a band called Kletka Red because they have a thread of melody going through all of their stuff.\
\
Anyway\, I look forward to hearing whatever you want to throw my way.  And if there's any way to get a copy of that Munisteri radio show\, I'd really appreciate it.\
\
 - Rod",1345,"BBCode","2005-10-19 10:58:30"
1365,37,"&gt; the Munisteri radio show\
\
Shit!  I forgot!  LOL  I'll get it in the mail tomorrow.  It's four discs\, I think.\
\
That I'll do right away.  The mix I'll get to this weekend.  Wife's away at a conference\, so I'll have a little extra time.\
\
I've got a wailing 2yr old on my lap at the moment who needs a bath\, so gotta run..\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",1344,"BBCode","2005-10-19 16:21:42"
1366,37,"&gt; the Munisteri radio show\
\
Shit!  I forgot!  LOL  I'll get it in the mail tomorrow.  It's four discs\, I think.\
\
That I'll do right away.  The mix I'll get to this weekend.  Wife's away at a conference\, so I'll have a little extra time.\
\
I've got a wailing 2yr old on my lap at the moment who needs a bath\, so gotta run..\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",1347,"BBCode","2005-10-19 16:21:42"
1370,37,"Rod\,\
\
Thanks!  That's all helpful.\
\
Listen\, like an idiot I've misplaced your address.  Would you kindly send it again?  I've got the Munisteri discs ready to go.\
\
Best\,\
Ando",1344,"BBCode","2005-10-20 06:40:39"
1371,324,"Dennis\,\
\
Don't know how I got it in my mind that your name was spelled \"Denis\,\" even though it was right there on the page a million times for me to see. I should be sensitive to that\, as I often have people addressing me as \"Neal.\"\
\
I've edited my posts--sorry mate!\
\
Neil",1371,"BBCode","2005-10-20 05:01:06"
1373,37,"Rod\,\
\
Thanks!  That's all helpful.\
\
Listen\, like an idiot I've misplaced your address.  Would you kindly send it again?  I've got the Munisteri discs ready to go.\
\
Best\,\
Ando",1347,"BBCode","2005-10-20 06:40:39"
1374,148,"Rod Cumming\
512 S. Hobart Blvd.\, #506\
Los Angeles\, CA 90020\
\
Thanks\, Ando.",1344,"BBCode","2005-10-20 09:35:05"
1375,148,"Rod Cumming\
512 S. Hobart Blvd.\, #506\
Los Angeles\, CA 90020\
\
Thanks\, Ando.",1345,"BBCode","2005-10-20 09:35:05"
1382,324,"Great reviews\, very vivid descriptions. Thanks for taking the time to put all that together. I feel like I have a good handle on what these things sound like\, and my poor credit card is running for cover.\
\
I've been meaning to do the same for the historical Svenska Hotkventetten and Robert Normann discs\, and have been just too lazy to sit down and draft some proper reviews.\
\
Neil",1382,"BBCode","2005-10-20 13:15:07"
1383,324,"Great reviews\, very vivid descriptions. Thanks for taking the time to put all that together. I feel like I have a good handle on what these things sound like\, and my poor credit card is running for cover.\
\
I've been meaning to do the same for the historical Svenska Hotkventetten and Robert Normann discs\, and have been just too lazy to sit down and draft some proper reviews.\
\
Neil",1383,"BBCode","2005-10-20 13:15:07"
1384,148,"Thanks\, Neil.  Glad to know I wasn't just talking to myself (and Ando).  :)  I've enjoyed your posts here and on the U.K. forum (you're Radiotone over there\, right?).\
\
 - Rod",1382,"BBCode","2005-10-20 14:40:31"
1385,311,"Hey! If you use windows 98 I can send you a crack for Sibelius 2\, it wont work for windows XP though...",1385,"BBCode","2005-10-20 15:08:41"
1387,148,"Thanks\, Neil.  Glad to know I wasn't just talking to myself (and Ando).  :)  I've enjoyed your posts here and on the U.K. forum (you're Radiotone over there\, right?).\
\
 - Rod",1387,"BBCode","2005-10-20 14:40:31"
1388,324,"Yup\, that's me overthere as radiotone. \
\
The old (well\, 1997 old) National Radiotone reso-guitar is sadly neglected these days. Someday\, I want to put it all together--King Bennie Nawahi-style hawaiian guitar trading licks with a Django player over a smoking La Pompe rhythm section. In my dreams.\
\
nh",1382,"BBCode","2005-10-21 05:15:30"
1389,324,"Yup\, that's me overthere as radiotone. \
\
The old (well\, 1997 old) National Radiotone reso-guitar is sadly neglected these days. Someday\, I want to put it all together--King Bennie Nawahi-style hawaiian guitar trading licks with a Django player over a smoking La Pompe rhythm section. In my dreams.\
\
nh",1383,"BBCode","2005-10-21 05:15:30"
1390,302,"Hello -\
                 I saw on Ebay where you were the winning bidder on a Gallato model 452 from arthurtsbeston in San Diego.   I'm confused though as to why he recently relisted a guitar as a Daphne model and has no bids.\
                 Do you know what tonal differences there are between the early Daphne models and the 452s?   Did you actually receive a 452 and if so\, how do you like it?\
                 I met Charlie Ayers  from Salt Lake city at this years DFNW and enjoyed talking with him.   Maybe you know him also?\
                 Any info on this seller/guitar question would be greatly appreciated!\
\
                 Thanks\,\
                 Rockne Dick\
                 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rdick1511@isp.com\">rdick1511@isp.com</a><!-- e -->\
                 phone (360) 377 2197",1390,"BBCode","2005-10-21 11:22:23"
1391,4,"Hey Stu!\
\
How are you doing? I hope all is well. Things are moving along as usual here\, but I was thinking about you and wondering how things were going. What are you up to musically? When is your CD coming out? How is the scene at Le Que?\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",1391,"BBCode","2005-10-23 11:17:52"
1392,449,"greetings\,\
\
i have a gig in monticello ny (about 2 hrs outside nyc) on nov 11 and am searching for a rhythm player to back me up.\
\
anyone have any leads on players in that part of the world?\
\
thanks\,\
duane",1392,"BBCode","2005-10-23 12:23:33"
1393,449,"greetings\,\
\
i have a gig in monticello ny (about 2 hrs outside nyc) on nov 11 and am searching for a rhythm player to back me up.\
\
anyone have any leads on players in that part of the world?\
\
thanks\,\
duane",1392,"BBCode","2005-10-23 12:23:33"
1396,122,"I've been trying to contact you via email for the last few weeks without success. \
\
If you have a spam filter you may want to add me to the OK list.\
\
I need 10 picking books ASAP please\
\
Also can you tell me the source of the Guitar Project book?\
\
Cheers\
Steve\
[url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk]www.hotclub.co.uk[/url]",1396,"BBCode","2005-10-24 09:03:28"
1399,324,"Hi Russell\,\
\
I've been getting more into Barnes recently (I posted briefly about him on hotclub.co.uk).\
\
I do have that live club recording that Jass records (or one of it's other labels) put out\, the one where Kress and Barnes are joined at the end by Bud Freeman.\
\
I've got two Barnes electric guitar duets (he and some who name I can't remember) from about 1944. I'm looking for eight tracks he recorded as a sideman for Capitol that showed up on the Mosaic Capitol Jazzmen box set (I've got too many other records on my wishlist to spring for that box right now)\, and the rest of the Keynotes that weren't put on the 'Hittin' on all Six' box.\
\
I've also got a couple of other interesting things that I just this week got around to listening closely to. On Mosaic's HRS Records box set\, there is a session with Tony Mottola playing with piano\, bass and drums (he's not the leader--it's bassist Billy Taylor--but he gets a good bit of solo space and plays on the arranged bits). Also\, a session with Buck Clayton\, trumpet\, Tiny Grimes\, a clarinet\, and a bass--great texture\, and Tiny is obviously easy to hear and concentrate on. Finally\, there are eight tracks by the pianist Billy Taylor from about 1947\, four of which have John Collins I believe\, and four which have some other early electric guy who is worth listening to (can't remember his name).\
\
And I've got a dub from Lp of the Kress-Mottola duets released on the Yazoo album \"Fun on the Frets.\" Cool stuff. That reminds me\, I've also got the Capitol band tracks Kress recorded. A couple of the Mottola duets are fleshed out with full arrangements.\
\
Let me know if you are interested in trading anything. I do enjoy all this swing-era electric guitar\, and I think Kress's acoustic duets with Lang\, McDonough\, and Mottola are overlooked masterpieces.\
\
Best\,\
\
Neil H.",1399,"BBCode","2005-10-24 19:37:57"
1400,324,"Hi Russell\,\
\
I've been getting more into Barnes recently (I posted briefly about him on hotclub.co.uk).\
\
I do have that live club recording that Jass records (or one of it's other labels) put out\, the one where Kress and Barnes are joined at the end by Bud Freeman.\
\
I've got two Barnes electric guitar duets (he and some who name I can't remember) from about 1944. I'm looking for eight tracks he recorded as a sideman for Capitol that showed up on the Mosaic Capitol Jazzmen box set (I've got too many other records on my wishlist to spring for that box right now)\, and the rest of the Keynotes that weren't put on the 'Hittin' on all Six' box.\
\
I've also got a couple of other interesting things that I just this week got around to listening closely to. On Mosaic's HRS Records box set\, there is a session with Tony Mottola playing with piano\, bass and drums (he's not the leader--it's bassist Billy Taylor--but he gets a good bit of solo space and plays on the arranged bits). Also\, a session with Buck Clayton\, trumpet\, Tiny Grimes\, a clarinet\, and a bass--great texture\, and Tiny is obviously easy to hear and concentrate on. Finally\, there are eight tracks by the pianist Billy Taylor from about 1947\, four of which have John Collins I believe\, and four which have some other early electric guy who is worth listening to (can't remember his name).\
\
And I've got a dub from Lp of the Kress-Mottola duets released on the Yazoo album \"Fun on the Frets.\" Cool stuff. That reminds me\, I've also got the Capitol band tracks Kress recorded. A couple of the Mottola duets are fleshed out with full arrangements.\
\
Let me know if you are interested in trading anything. I do enjoy all this swing-era electric guitar\, and I think Kress's acoustic duets with Lang\, McDonough\, and Mottola are overlooked masterpieces.\
\
Best\,\
\
Neil H.",1400,"BBCode","2005-10-24 19:37:57"
1405,122,"Cheers Michael \
\
07/08\
\
Laters",1396,"BBCode","2005-10-25 05:42:31"
1406,122,"I've been using <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:steve@hotclub.co.uk\">steve@hotclub.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
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Steve",1396,"BBCode","2005-10-25 05:43:14"
1408,37,"Hi Rod\
\
I recorded two ballads the other night and would like to send you the mp3's.  What's your e-mail address?\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:apbmonta@yahoo.com\">apbmonta@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",1408,"BBCode","2005-10-25 12:35:04"
1409,37,"Hi Rod\
\
I recorded two ballads the other night and would like to send you the mp3's.  What's your e-mail address?\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:apbmonta@yahoo.com\">apbmonta@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",1409,"BBCode","2005-10-25 12:35:04"
1411,37,"Hi Michael\
\
I'm going through my PM box and can't remember if I responded to your invitation to moderate a \"Recording\" thread.  \
\
My answer is yes\, I'll be happy to moderate it.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",1161,"BBCode","2005-10-25 12:49:11"
1412,453,"I heard about you from a gentleman in Jacksonville\, named Chris Buck. You play guitar? Do you play Gypsy Jazz? I play Soprano and Tenor Sax\, and was wondering\, and I live in the Panhandle. Anyways talk to you later....\
\
Shannon Cherry",1412,"BBCode","2005-10-25 12:32:42"
1413,332,"Greg\,\
\
You’re right.  I apologize for anything I said or did that caused discomfort.\
\
--Elva",1413,"BBCode","2005-10-25 14:54:52"
1416,9,"Hi Ando....I set up a recording forum and made you the moderator. Post a welcome message and get the ball rolling!\
\
Thanks\,\
\
'm",1162,"BBCode","2005-10-25 19:45:44"
1419,425,"Powerfibers-\
The $400 Ibanez you speak of\, it wouldn't be the AF84EDVS would it? I was wondering how good it sounds... being an archtop without a cutaway and a fingerboard-mounted pickup. etc. It looks like a great guitar\, and has that vintage vibe big-time! Thanks\, -SoulShade",1419,"BBCode","2005-10-26 07:51:06"
1420,40,"Hey man\, Yeah I play or at least attempt to play Gypsy Jazz.  I am a Jazz Guitar student at FSU. I am not suere that I have ever met Chris Buck\, but I used to go to Jacksonville and jam with a cat named Ed Cotton.",1420,"BBCode","2005-10-26 12:32:32"
1421,447,"Hi SoulShade:\
Mine is the two pickup model\, the AG75-BS. The pickups do not float. It is a fantastic jazz box with flat wounds. The strings they came with (9s!) were a joke on the guitar. Sort of like the Gitanes coming with bronze strings.\
\
Bob",1421,"BBCode","2005-10-26 12:35:02"
1426,450,"hi\, u still hav e mag for sale? Do they hav any gypsy tabs? Anyway\, I stay in s'pore\, will u ship overseas if u hav stock. Thanks for e time. :&gt;",1426,"BBCode","2005-10-27 07:57:55"
1427,453,"Sounds cool\,\
\
Well Chris is a Banjo player mainly\, and a guitarist and drummer. He's friends with the guy you know. I know all of them through Pretty Boy Freud. I have a 7 piece band called Chief Cherry and his Red Beans & Rice. We play Hot Jazz\, Swing\, Dixie and some bebop/cool. I play Soprano and Tenor Saxes and sing. I do though the whole crooner thing (Billy Eckstine\, Sinatra\, Joe Williams\, Vaughn Monroe\, Johnny Hartman Etc.). Anyways\, Chris said that you'd be a good fit as a guitarist\, so I was wondering if you ever make it out towards Destin\, give me a call or shoot me an email. I'd like to hear what you do. I'm looking at putting together an entirely different kind of group\, with Upright Bass\, Guitar\, Guitar\, Violin\, and Soprano Sav and vocals\, maybe Drums and trumpet. Let me know. Also if you have any interest or if you or someone you know plays Banjo\, that would be a subs. for one of the guitar spots.\
\
Take care and email me or call me at\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chiefs_55@yahoo.com\">chiefs_55@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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1-321-720-3410\
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Chief",1427,"BBCode","2005-10-26 13:29:52"
1428,220,"Hi Ted\
Sorry for the delay in replying--have to use an internet cafe at the moment;no home computer!!\
Things are fine here-still not finished the cd!!!..recorded 4 more tracks recently;should be finished in December--i'll send you a copy.\
The bias is on ballads and valses---it won't please the speed freaks but who cares--i want the cd to have a consistent feel---almost like a good soundtrack.\
Still working on my technique--this style is a killer!!...so demanding physically and mentally .\
Hope you and yours are well\
Cheers\
Stu",1428,"BBCode","2005-10-27 07:12:44"
1429,302,".....Big Sky Chuck-\
                             I am interested in knowing what you thought of the Daphne model you received and then returned to the buyer on Ebay.   They aren't made by the same luthier as the 452\, but Alain Cola of Dell 'Arte guitars  emailed a response that they have the \"Gypsy Tone\".\
                             \
                             Thanks\,  Rocky\
                             <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rdick1511@isp.com\">rdick1511@isp.com</a><!-- e -->",1429,"BBCode","2005-10-29 10:59:31"
1431,5,"....apology accepted.   Please keep enjoying the music.\
\
sincerely\,\
\
greg ruby",1431,"BBCode","2005-10-25 15:44:46"
1432,396,"Hi Dennis\
I just want to thank you for yours contributions and readiness to share your knowledge about playing Gypsy style guitar.You are great person.\
I am from former Yugoslavia and I live now in Canada.I am 50 years old and I had opportunity to listen this type of music in my country and specially russian gypsy music.Unfortunatelly because of my work duties I am not able to attend any of yours workshops to see how to play some chord change that you learn directly from gypsy players in Europe.\
For example do they use more bar on 1st and 2nd string with 3rd finger\
instead 3rd and 4th finger in 6/9 chord shapes and other similar issues.I would highly appreciate if you have some handouts about rhythm chord\
changes\,chord shapes idiomatic to Gypsy rhythm guitar and some chord progressions to practice\,especially chords with thumb use.I am ready to pay for that.I wish you all the best in your private life and your proffesional carrier.\
Refik",1432,"BBCode","2005-10-30 11:15:32"
1435,298,"Let me know if you get up to alabama sometime soon.  Would love to play.",1435,"BBCode","2005-11-01 06:57:44"
1437,450,"hi\, u still hav e mag for sale? Do they hav any gypsy tabs? Anyway\, I stay in s'pore\, will u ship overseas if u hav stock. Thanks for e time. :&gt;",1437,"BBCode","2005-10-27 07:57:55"
1449,388,"Hey Michael\,\
I am trying to research the modern gypsy way of life\, there history\, and of course gypsy jazz for a school project. I was wondering since you have an insight upon living with them\, if you can maybe send me some material or direct me to a book/website which can answer my questions.\
\
Thanks\
Edan",1449,"BBCode","2005-11-05 10:54:47"
1450,9,"Hi Edan\,\
\
One of the best books about Gypsies is [i]Bury Me Standing.[/i] That's probably the best place to start. \
\
See:\
[url=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/067973743X/002-4916318-0779261?v=glance]http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 1?v=glance[/url]\
\
Also\, these documentaries are a good overview of Gypsy Music:\
\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cgi-bin//cp-app.cgi?usr=&rnd=131679&rrc=N&cip=24.19.35.240&pg=prod&ref=romany_1&cat=video&catstr=HOME:video]The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music Into Africa DVD[/url]\
\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cgi-bin//cp-app.cgi?usr=&rnd=131679&rrc=N&cip=24.19.35.240&pg=prod&ref=romany_2&cat=video&catstr=HOME:video]The Romany Trail Part Two: Gypsy Music Into Europe[/url]\
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Good luck!\
\
'm",1450,"BBCode","2005-11-05 11:17:16"
1452,425,"Michael-\
Who was it that you saw?",1452,"BBCode","2005-11-05 18:29:23"
1453,9,"Are you talking about my concert review?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4939#4939]viewtopic.php?p=4939#4939[/url]\
\
\
 It was Dorado and CO...\
\
'm",1453,"BBCode","2005-11-05 19:08:38"
1457,425,"Jack-\
What is the significance of the \"Musik Deutscher Zigeuner\"? I'm not familier with it. Thanks! -s",1457,"BBCode","2005-11-06 10:24:28"
1458,118,"The MDZ set contains a bunch of absolutely stunning albums from Schnuckenack Reinhardt and Hans'che Weiss that really epitomize the German sound of the time.  It's a totally different approach then the French sound; it's [b]much [/b]more aggressive and brash\, and the repertoire includes much more of the gypsy stuff that Django never recorded-more traditional tunes\, and fewer American jazz standards (though they are still represented).\
\
Really\, I can't say enough about this set.  At the very least follow Michael's links to the shop and listen to some of the song samples to hear what I mean.  The greatest thing about them\, to me\, is that they developed a whole other approach to the style\, which so many people in the last few decades have given up on trying to do.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1458,"BBCode","2005-11-06 15:26:17"
1462,388,"Hello Michael\, sorry for the late reply. I thank you very very much!",1449,"BBCode","2005-11-07 12:11:23"
1463,9,"HI\,\
\
Just put your order in and the system will automtically calculate the shipping. If an order is over a certain weight the system can't automatically calculate shipping. I have to do it manually be weighing the package. If that's the case\, I can email you with shipping cost before I send it.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",1463,"BBCode","2005-11-08 00:10:25"
1465,358,"Hi Barengero...\
Each time I read you\, I'm so impressed about your erudition about gipsy music!\
I particulary liked what you wrote  (all these dramatics details...) about Schnuckenack. \
I 've not written his bio on Djangostation yet. May I have your permission to translate your text on our website? Of course I'll put your name on it.\
\
Thanks for your answer.\
\
By the way\, tu serais pas français\, des fois?\
Bye\, \
stoche",1465,"BBCode","2005-11-08 03:56:01"
1466,358,"Hi Barengero...\
Each time I read you\, I'm so impressed about your erudition about gipsy music!\
I particulary liked what you wrote  (all these dramatics details...) about Schnuckenack. \
I 've not written his bio on Djangostation yet. May I have your permission to translate your text on our website? Of course I'll put your name on it.\
\
Thanks for your answer.\
\
By the way\, tu serais pas français\, des fois?\
Bye\, \
stoche",1466,"BBCode","2005-11-08 03:56:01"
1469,418,"Hi\, I'm not sure if you've tired of discussions about Eddie Freeman\, but I got your name from David Hodson over at TGR. He's stated you're the most knowledgeable EF scholar around.. I'm wondering if you can help me.\
\
I have one of David's EFS clones\, and I'm trying to work out how to play using the \"correct\" reentrant tuning. I know I could restring the thing as a \"regular\" tenor guitar or octave mandolin and probably be quite happy with it\, but the whole EF story intrigues me (enough to order an instrument I don't really know how to play\, anyway!). I have never heard an EF recording\, so I really have no idea what he sounded like.. But from what I've read\, he was attempting to get a \"guitar-like\" rhythm sound using (tenor?) banjo fingerings. So what I've assumed is he's using a lot of four finger barre chords. \
\
But when I try that on my EFS\, I do not sound like what I'd expect a swingin' rhythm player would sound like. I sound\, frankly\, like a very midrangey tenor guitar. Is it my choice of voicings\, my right hand attack\, or both? Could you suggest different chord forms that might sound better?\
\
Finally\, do you see any way to incorporate EFS tuning/playing in a musical way to Gypsy Jazz music?\
\
Any help you can provide would be most welcome.. \
\
Darrell",1469,"BBCode","2005-11-08 16:45:53"
1470,4,"Hi There\,\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]Hi\, I'm not sure if you've tired of discussions about Eddie Freeman\, but I got your name from David Hodson over at TGR. He's stated you're the most knowledgeable EF scholar around.. I'm wondering if you can help me.[/quote]\
\
Thanks for writing. Eddie was a passion for me a for a long time\, so I feel compelled to answer any questions about him when asked!\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
I have one of David's EFS clones\, and I'm trying to work out how to play using the \"correct\" reentrant tuning. \
[/quote]\
\
This was always my biggest arguement with David...the stringing. I have the original articles published by Ed discussing this\, whereas David is doing the modern thing and having a modern string build design a set of strings which best suits the instrument. Neither is necesarily right or wrong\, just what you're going after.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
I know I could restring the thing as a \"regular\" tenor guitar or octave mandolin and probably be quite happy with it\, but the whole EF story intrigues me (enough to order an instrument I don't really know how to play\, anyway!). \
[/quote]\
\
You could do that\, but it defeats the purchase of Ed's stringing (not tuning) system. He was active in the late 1920's early 1930's when the banjo was on it's way out. Taking into account the tuning (l-h) C-G-D-A\, this is what he did:\
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[list]\
[b]C[/b] - A heavy guage guitar D string tuned down one step to C\
[b]G[/b] - A heavy guage guitar G string tuned to pitch\, G\
[b]D[/b] - A heavy guage wound banjo C string tuned up one step to D\
[b]A[/b] - A heavy guage guitar G string tuned up one step to A\
[/list]\
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To answer the questions going through your mind:\
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[list]\
1. [b][u]yes[/u][/b] the string thickness is out of whack from the standard guitar.\
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2. [b][u]yes[/u][/b] the tension is weird.\
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3. [b][u]yes[/u][/b] this sounds crazy but actually works.\
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4. [b][u]yes[/u][/b] this is exactly what Ed used.\
[/url]\
\
Sorry to be so forthright\, but you don't know how many times I've answered this question only to have people respond with those very same questions\, disbelieving. This is what makes this bizarre tuning in fifths sound very guitar-like! This of Ed as a four string Carl Kress and you'll get the idea.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
But when I try that on my EFS\, I do not sound like what I'd expect a swingin' rhythm player would sound like. I sound\, frankly\, like a very midrangey tenor guitar. Is it my choice of voicings\, my right hand attack\, or both? Could you suggest different chord forms that might sound better?\
[/quote]\
\
Swing was a relative term in those days. A couple of things:\
\
Ed was playing in society bands and some hot bands\, not swing bands. There is a big difference!\
\
The original stringing system will give you a much more traditional guitar like sound\, which is probably what you want.\
\
You might want to consider giving it some time. Since you're not a tenor guitar player the sound of the 5ths is throwing you off a little. It will not sound the same as a guitar\, only similar to a guitar so you definitely want to give it a chance.\
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[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
Finally\, do you see any way to incorporate EFS tuning/playing in a musical way to Gypsy Jazz music?\
[/quote]\
\
Sure\, I did! Gypsy Jazz is a just a form a swing\, a cross between New Orleans style jazz and swing. Don't listen to what anyone tells you\, just place it and have a good time.\
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Let me know if there is anything else that I can answer for you.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",1470,"BBCode","2005-11-08 20:44:12"
1471,442,"Hello Michael\,\
Josh from Buffalo.  Just left you a phone message.  What else can you tell me about the guitar?  What are the dimensions (scale\, nut\, bout)?\
Tell me about a Maple body sound?  In your proffessional opinion (aside from being the seller)  what would be an overall rating of the guitar?\
Sound?\
Playability?\
I assume there is no big tone?\
What is the action set at?\
Can you throw in another bridge?\
Any idea of shipping cost to Buffalo?\
Of course the dream is to eventually purchase one of your guitars\, but I need something in the meantime.  Talk to you soon.\
Josh",1471,"BBCode","2005-11-09 08:16:06"
1474,418,"Hi Ted\, thanks hanks for the reply! \
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]\
This was always my biggest arguement with David...the stringing.[/quote]\
\
I gathered that from the TGR threads.  :)\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]\
[b]C[/b] - A heavy guage guitar D string tuned down one step to C\
[b]G[/b] - A heavy guage guitar G string tuned to pitch\, G\
[b]D[/b] - A heavy guage wound banjo C string tuned up one step to D\
[b]A[/b] - A heavy guage guitar G string tuned up one step to A\
[/quote]\
\
OK\, I'll try those and see what happens! I actually bought one of Mike Soares' Plectrum guitars just to play with strings/tunings while I waited for David's EFS to arrive. So far I've tried straight fifths using different guages (others have recommended various guitar/octave mandolin sets)\, as well as \"Chicago\" tuning - which makes me feel like I'm playing a big bari uke.. David's also mentioned using a \"middle four\" tuning (less the outer E strings of a six string set)\, especially for Gypsy Jazz - though I'm not exactly sure how that would work. Ever try that?\
\
Speaking of Kress\, I kind of tangentially know Raul Reynoso and Doug Mattocks of the Rhythm Brothers (my sister ran sound for them at Disneyland back in the day). Doug plays a kind of \"modified Kress\" tuning on a Dellarte D hole guitar. I've been bugging him to teach me how to deal with my EFS\, but his work keeps him too busy.. Perhaps I should ask Raul\, as I know he plays mando too.\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]\
You might want to consider giving it some time. Since you're not a tenor guitar player the sound of the 5ths is throwing you off a little. It will not sound the same as a guitar\, only similar to a guitar so you definitely want to give it a chance.[/quote]\
\
I have to mention that I'm really not a guitar player at all. I guess you would call me more of a mandolin player (though a hack at that too\, I'm afraid). Believe it or not\, I have more than 10 mandolins\, though most of them are wacko electrics played very noisily. I do have a great fondness for interesting acoustic music -  I just wish I could play it better!\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"][quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
Finally\, do you see any way to incorporate EFS tuning/playing in a musical way to Gypsy Jazz music?\
[/quote]\
\
Sure\, I did! Gypsy Jazz is a just a form a swing\, a cross between New Orleans style jazz and swing. Don't listen to what anyone tells you\, just place it and have a good time.\
\
Let me know if there is anything else that I can answer for you.[/quote]\
\
What would really help would be a recording of what it's \"supposed to sound like\" - meaning your interpretaton of what EF would have played in his era. I know you have discussed a vintage recording on TGR\, but I haven't been able to find it. The next thing that would really help is a recording of what you sound like playing the EFS in a Gypsy setting.\
\
OK I understand those two things are probably too much to ask! But how about this - could you write out the EFS chord voicings you use for some well known Django tune? I ask because I'm wondering if I'm just playing the wrong shapes.. If you show me how you do it\, I can practice (perhaps along with a Gypsy recording) and eventually see if I could hang in there at my local dJam. \
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Darrell",1469,"BBCode","2005-11-09 12:35:43"
1475,4,"Hey!\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]Hi Ted\, thanks hanks for the reply! \
[/quote]\
\
My pleasure.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
I gathered that from the TGR threads.  :)\
[/quote]\
\
When I finally me David face to face he said \"My god! I thought you were a grumpy 75 year old man!\" \
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
OK\, I'll try those and see what happens! David's also mentioned using a \"middle four\" tuning (less the outer E strings of a six string set)\, especially for Gypsy Jazz - though I'm not exactly sure how that would work. Ever try that?\
[/quote]\
\
For the Eddie sound\, use the strings I suggest. It works really well and I think it sounds great. I suspect David suggested using the middle four strings tune to their regular tuning and just playing it that way. It would certainly work\, and you'd have some nice normal chords to work with. That's an idea.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
Speaking of Kress\, I kind of tangentially know Raul Reynoso and Doug Mattocks of the Rhythm Brothers......Doug plays a kind of \"modified Kress\" tuning on a Dellarte D hole guitar. I've been bugging him to teach me how to deal with my EFS\, but his work keeps him too busy.. Perhaps I should ask Raul\, as I know he plays mando too.\
[/quote]\
\
That won't do you much good on a 4 string guitar. Your lowest note is a C\, whereas Doug's is a Bb. If you wanted to take lessons on how to play the thing\, that's another idea altogether. The EFS isn't such a scary beast. I first got into Eddie back in '98. François Charle didn't even know what happened to Ed\, and I ended up finding members of his family. But I didn't know how to play tenor guitar either. While I was waiting for a custom guitar to be built (which I eventually sold for an original EFS) I made out chord charts in tenor guitar fingers. Within 5 minutes of receiving my guitar and getting it set-up properly\, I was playing \"Daphne\" and \"Minor Swing\".\
\
I've played Doug's Dell'Arte\, and the problem that I have with it and every other tenor or plectrum guitar that I've tried is that the strings are either too loose\, or too tight. There isn't a consistent amount of pressure on the top\, which gives optimal tone. David's Newtone strings seek to remedy that\, but I still considered them to be un EF like\, which is why I stuck with Ed's stringing style.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
I have to mention that I'm really not a guitar player at all. I guess you would call me more of a mandolin player (though a hack at that too\, I'm afraid). Believe it or not\, I have more than 10 mandolins\, though most of them are wacko electrics played very noisily. I do have a great fondness for interesting acoustic music -  I just wish I could play it better!\
[/quote]\
\
The secret to playing better is simply practice and play. You just have to play it. Learn the shit out of one tune\, than learn another and repeat! Soon you'll have a nice fat library of stuff. I do understand we're dealing with real like and you might not have the time to practice the days away. But maybe just start slow and build. You'll never get better unless you do that.\
\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
What would really help would be a recording of what it's \"supposed to sound like\" - meaning your interpretaton of what EF would have played in his era. I know you have discussed a vintage recording on TGR\, but I haven't been able to find it. The next thing that would really help is a recording of what you sound like playing the EFS in a Gypsy setting. \
[/quote]\
\
I have neither. There is one recording of Eddie where you can actually hear him\, and it lasts for a total of 8 beats\, and all he is doing is arpeggiating a chord. I sold all my EFS guitars years ago once I exhausted the subject.\
\
Darrell\, please\, just do me a favor and trust me. I'm telling you exactly what you need to do to get the correct sound. I don't even think that I have that CD anymore\, if I do\, it's buried because I just completed a move that took 6 months to complete. If you want to go out and spend $17. on an import CD (if you can even find it!) for 8 bars worth of sound\, which might not even help you at all\, you can do it. Or\, you can take my advice\, set the guitar up accordingly and just play the thing\, spending some time getting used to the sound and letting it sink in. It's not nearly as complicated and people think it is.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
OK I understand those two things are probably too much to ask! But how about this - could you write out the EFS chord voicings you use for some well known Django tune? \
[/quote]\
\
This I might actually be able to do. In fact\, I might still have that chord book\, but I'll have to look through some boxes. If not\, I can make you some charts\, but would have to charge you a nominal fee for my time\, as it would be taking time away from my practice - the price would be dependent on the number of tunes\, and how complicated they are\, etc. If that sounded good to you\, I would send you the following\, for example:\
\
A detailed chart with chord fingerings and the number of beats on each tune. I would also toss in accented chords or possible substitutions where possible to make the arrangement sound better. I had probably 30 tunes charted out\, but after learning three I knew all the chords and could wing it.\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]\
I ask because I'm wondering if I'm just playing the wrong shapes.. If you show me how you do it\, I can practice (perhaps along with a Gypsy recording) and eventually see if I could hang in there at my local dJam. \
[/quote]\
\
Distinct possibility. Some chords don't sound so good\, but the neat thing is\, that if you learn a few shapes and move them around the neck\, you've got the thing wired. It's actually way easier to learn than the guitar. Not only at the local jam\, but you could also find a trad band to play hot jazz with! They'd eat this sound up!\
\
Let me know.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",1470,"BBCode","2005-11-09 13:03:10"
1478,418,"[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]\
When I finally me David face to face he said \"My god! I thought you were a grumpy 75 year old man!\" [/quote]\
\
Perhaps something to do with your avatar? :) Is that you\, BTW?\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]This I might actually be able to do. In fact\, I might still have that chord book\, but I'll have to look through some boxes. If not\, I can make you some charts\, but would have to charge you a nominal fee for my time\, as it would be taking time away from my practice - the price would be dependent on the number of tunes\, and how complicated they are\, etc. If that sounded good to you\, I would send you the following\, for example:\
\
A detailed chart with chord fingerings and the number of beats on each tune. I would also toss in accented chords or possible substitutions where possible to make the arrangement sound better. I had probably 30 tunes charted out\, but after learning three I knew all the chords and could wing it.\
\
&lt;snip&gt;\
\
Let me know.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted[/quote]\
\
Are you kidding? I would kill for something like that. Or at least torture..\
\
Let's see:\
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Hodson EFS = $2000\
Gottsegen/Freeman strings = $4 (let's be conservative)\
\
ABILITY TO PLAY SAID EFS = PRICELESS\
\
Let me know how much you want and how you want me to send the money. If you're a PayPal type of guy I can get it to you instantaneously.\
\
Thanks for the generous offer\,\
\
Darrell",1469,"BBCode","2005-11-09 14:23:37"
1479,4,"[quote=\"delsbrother\"][quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]\
When I finally me David face to face he said \"My god! I thought you were a grumpy 75 year old man!\" [/quote]\
\
Perhaps something to do with your avatar? :) Is that you\, BTW?\
\
[/quote]\
\
 :D  :D No\, it's actually not. I got that avatar because I of my old aggressive posting style\, which I've since abandoned. But people always assume that it is\, so it's really funny when I meet people face to face for the first time!  :wink: \
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]This I might actually be able to do. In fact\, I might still have that chord book\, but I'll have to look through some boxes. If not\, I can make you some charts\, but would have to charge you a nominal fee for my time\, as it would be taking time away from my practice - the price would be dependent on the number of tunes\, and how complicated they are\, etc. If that sounded good to you\, I would send you the following\, for example:\
\
A detailed chart with chord fingerings and the number of beats on each tune. I would also toss in accented chords or possible substitutions where possible to make the arrangement sound better. I had probably 30 tunes charted out\, but after learning three I knew all the chords and could wing it.\
\
&lt;snip&gt;\
\
Are you kidding? I would kill for something like that. Or at least torture..\
\
Let's see:\
\
Hodson EFS = $2000\
Gottsegen/Freeman strings = $4 (let's be conservative)\
\
ABILITY TO PLAY SAID EFS = PRICELESS\
\
Let me know how much you want and how you want me to send the money. If you're a PayPal type of guy I can get it to you instantaneously.\
\
Thanks for the generous offer\,\
[/quote]\
\
Consider it done. I'm real reasonable in terms of price\, so I think about it tonight and get back to you. You can e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tgottsegen@hotmail.com\">tgottsegen@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> for further correspondences. It'll be easier that way.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",1470,"BBCode","2005-11-09 14:33:27"
1482,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
thank you very much for your kind words.\
\
I admire your Django-station website very much and it would make me proud if I could contribute in any way. It is one of the coolest websites in the net for sure.  Of course you may take my text and use it for a bio about Schnuckenack.\
\
If any other contribution is appreciated\, please let me know. I am collecting Gipsy Jazz records for 25 years now and so I got some rarities here and there. I also try to carry together a discography of complete Gipsy Jazz since a few years. Until now I have it only on paper\, but at the moment I try to transform it into a filemaker-database. \
\
I am (Hobby-)moderator of a monthly radioshow in a lokal radiostation. The radioshow is called \"Hot Club - Django & Co\" and it features only Gipsy Jazz music. For this use I developed my discography. \
\
So if you are looking for some recordings or infos for your Django-Station-site\, please feel free to ask me! For me it would be great to be part of that! If you ever need recordings and LP-Cover-pic of records like Stchawo Sautzer\, Rigo Winterstein\, Reinhardt-Delis-Stey-Quartett\, Gipsy Family Reinhardt\, La Romanderie\, Hot Club the Zigan\, Romanesj\, Schnuckenack Reinhardt\, Titi Winterstein\, Häns´che Weiss and so on - please ask me. \
\
Lately I saw that you bought EP´s´of Paulo Quilici on ebay. If you are interested in that Corsican stuff\, I have a lot of it\, too. Paulo Quilici (Les Guitares a Paulo\, Pavillon bleu\, Nuages)\, Antoine Bonelli\, Bruno Bacara\, Xavier Olivieri\, Les Olivieris\, Les Trois Consuls\, Les Guitares de l Empire\, Jacques Istria - the whole gang.\
\
Best\,\
Barengero\
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PS: Unfortunately I don´t speak or understand french. It would be sooo cool if you would decide to make the Djangostation site bilingual!",1465,"BBCode","2005-11-10 14:11:34"
1483,4,"Hey!\
\
I came across this site a few months ago and thought you might be interested in it. Their are some amazing tenor guitars pictured here! I think one was a custom job for Jack Bland\, member of the Mound City Blue Blowers (Eddie Lang made his \"premiere\" in this band with the million selling single \"Arkansaw Blues\"). If if is the same guitar (Epiphone Masterbilt tenor\, I've never seen another one with those same inlays and body shape)\, than it's one he used during the mid to late 1930's when subbing for Condon. There are also a few Selmer and Selmer-type models and a bunch of gorgeous archtops.\
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[url=http://www.banjoworld.de/Tgindex.htm]http://www.banjoworld.de/Tgindex.htm[/url]\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",1483,"BBCode","2005-11-10 16:14:54"
1492,358,"Hi Barengero!\
\
Thanks for what you say about Djangostation... it takes a lot of time to Cristof and I. Compliments are always welcome.\
Unfortunately\, we won't translate in english the website yet. At the beginning we thought about it; I think Alain Colas proposed himself for this but then we would have to accept some publicity on it... and Cristof worked so hard on it that he couldn't bear anything breaking the structure. \
As you agree\, I will use your text for the bio of Scnuckenack. I still wonder where you get this informations!\
Be sure that I will ask you again for other informations on other subjects!\
If you have any idee of article\, let me know... It's always a pleasure to read you.\
\
I might ask you for some old LP's as well but later. For the moment\, I have a large stuff waiting for chronicles. And Patrus (I'm sure you know him) gonna send me some more..! But shure I never heard Rigo Winterstein\, La Romanderie or Reinhardt family yet. \
About Quilici\, it was only for curiosity I bought these EP on Ebay... It's interesting\, but I'm definitly not a fan of corsican music... they speak to much about Napoleon!!\
By the way if you see anything on Djangostation you like\, let me know as well. I will send it to you. I say this only because of politeness; I'm sure you already have everything since 25 years you're collecting gipsy music!\
\
So you're not french... but where I you from? Is it possible to listen your radio on the web?\
\
Bye\,\
stoche\
\
You can mail me there:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->",1465,"BBCode","2005-11-12 07:01:35"
1493,358,"Hi Barengero!\
\
Thanks for what you say about Djangostation... it takes a lot of time to Cristof and I. Compliments are always welcome.\
Unfortunately\, we won't translate in english the website yet. At the beginning we thought about it; I think Alain Colas proposed himself for this but then we would have to accept some publicity on it... and Cristof worked so hard on it that he couldn't bear anything breaking the structure. \
As you agree\, I will use your text for the bio of Scnuckenack. I still wonder where you get this informations!\
Be sure that I will ask you again for other informations on other subjects!\
If you have any idee of article\, let me know... It's always a pleasure to read you.\
\
I might ask you for some old LP's as well but later. For the moment\, I have a large stuff waiting for chronicles. And Patrus (I'm sure you know him) gonna send me some more..! But shure I never heard Rigo Winterstein\, La Romanderie or Reinhardt family yet. \
About Quilici\, it was only for curiosity I bought these EP on Ebay... It's interesting\, but I'm definitly not a fan of corsican music... they speak to much about Napoleon!!\
By the way if you see anything on Djangostation you like\, let me know as well. I will send it to you. I say this only because of politeness; I'm sure you already have everything since 25 years you're collecting gipsy music!\
\
So you're not french... but where I you from? Is it possible to listen your radio on the web?\
\
Bye\,\
stoche\
\
You can mail me there:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->",1466,"BBCode","2005-11-12 07:01:35"
1494,469,"Hy Clay\, I'm an Italian guitar teacher and I have a question for you:\
I read in the forum that you use an Audio Technica microphone\, is it the AT831??I would like to buy it but I can't try it\, so could you tell me how is the sound and if there's feedback problem??\
I hope you can reply me\, because I'm seriously in difficulty about guitar amplification..Thank you very much..bye\
\
Alessandro Andreatta",1494,"BBCode","2005-11-12 09:48:15"
1496,469,"Hy Clay\, I'm an Italian guitar teacher and I have a question for you:\
I read in the forum that you use an Audio Technica microphone\, is it the AT831??I would like to buy it but I can't try it\, so could you tell me how is the sound and if there's feedback problem??\
I hope you can reply me\, because I'm seriously in difficulty about guitar amplification..Thank you very much..bye\
\
Alessandro Andreatta",1496,"BBCode","2005-11-12 09:48:15"
1497,184,"Allessandro-\
   \
           Im not positive of the model\, i dont have the box anymore so im not sure how to check.  I can tell you its a very small  microphone that you clip onto a small metal peice that you attatch to the soudhole. I have had some feedback problems but not much. Depending on the amp you are using it can have an incredible sound \, or not so incredible. If you're using a not so nice amp the sound can be a bit tinny and too punchy. But with a nice AER or some sort of acoustic amp with enough EQ you can make it sound almost identicle to your guitar being played acoustic. Bireli uses these mics for his monitors on stage and a condensor mic on a stand for the rest of the p.a. I do this as well for larger shows \, but for a small coffe shop or bar i will just use the mic plugged into an amp and it works fantastic. I have struggled with guitar amplification for some time now and this has been a very pleasent solution. I hope i have helped you. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. Ill try to find a link online to my the mic i have to make sure we're talking about the same one. \
All the best.\
\
         -Clay-",1494,"BBCode","2005-11-13 12:21:06"
1498,184,"Allessandro-\
   \
           Im not positive of the model\, i dont have the box anymore so im not sure how to check.  I can tell you its a very small  microphone that you clip onto a small metal peice that you attatch to the soudhole. I have had some feedback problems but not much. Depending on the amp you are using it can have an incredible sound \, or not so incredible. If you're using a not so nice amp the sound can be a bit tinny and too punchy. But with a nice AER or some sort of acoustic amp with enough EQ you can make it sound almost identicle to your guitar being played acoustic. Bireli uses these mics for his monitors on stage and a condensor mic on a stand for the rest of the p.a. I do this as well for larger shows \, but for a small coffe shop or bar i will just use the mic plugged into an amp and it works fantastic. I have struggled with guitar amplification for some time now and this has been a very pleasent solution. I hope i have helped you. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. Ill try to find a link online to my the mic i have to make sure we're talking about the same one. \
All the best.\
\
         -Clay-",1498,"BBCode","2005-11-13 12:21:06"
1499,469,"Hy Clay\,\
thank you for the reply\, first of all this is a link to the microphone i was talkin':\
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[url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/4eefe86da4a8288f/index.html]http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired ... index.html[/url]\
\
I use a medium quality P.A. to amplify my guitar\, because in a group situation it's confortably for space\, and so all of the band are playing trough this system.\
\
The worst problem I found on amplify guitar is feedback\, even because I usually play in pub\, I tried some condenser microphone (AKG C1000\, Samson C02) but it's quite a  problem\, I tried some pickup like the L.R.Baggs I-beam (wich is a contact microphone inside the guitar) and it sounded very bad.\
I usually don't stay so close to the P.A. so I think a good mini condenser microphone could be helpfull..what do you mean when you say you had some feedback problems???\
This is my only problem\, I tried an AKG similar mini mic and the sound was incredible\, I tried it at about 2 meters from the P.A. and there isn't so much feedback..I don't need so much volume but I want to think to music and not to move on to stop feedback (I hope you can understand me).\
\
I thank you very very much for your attention\, see you!",1494,"BBCode","2005-11-13 13:45:13"
1500,469,"Hy Clay\,\
thank you for the reply\, first of all this is a link to the microphone i was talkin':\
\
[url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/4eefe86da4a8288f/index.html]http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired ... index.html[/url]\
\
I use a medium quality P.A. to amplify my guitar\, because in a group situation it's confortably for space\, and so all of the band are playing trough this system.\
\
The worst problem I found on amplify guitar is feedback\, even because I usually play in pub\, I tried some condenser microphone (AKG C1000\, Samson C02) but it's quite a  problem\, I tried some pickup like the L.R.Baggs I-beam (wich is a contact microphone inside the guitar) and it sounded very bad.\
I usually don't stay so close to the P.A. so I think a good mini condenser microphone could be helpfull..what do you mean when you say you had some feedback problems???\
This is my only problem\, I tried an AKG similar mini mic and the sound was incredible\, I tried it at about 2 meters from the P.A. and there isn't so much feedback..I don't need so much volume but I want to think to music and not to move on to stop feedback (I hope you can understand me).\
\
I thank you very very much for your attention\, see you!",1494,"BBCode","2005-11-13 13:45:39"
1501,469,"Hi Clay\,\
thank you for the reply\, first of all this is a link to the microphone I was talking at:\
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[url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/4eefe86da4a8288f/index.html]http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired ... index.html[/url]\
\
Is it??\
I just have two question for you\, first\, what do mean when you say you had some feedback problem?? In which situation??This is important for me because feedback is my worst enemy\, I usually use a medium quality P.A. system with a 31 band graphic equalizer.\
The last question is: if you have exactly the same model of the link\, can you use both battery and phantom power??\
I thank you very very much\, see you!",1494,"BBCode","2005-11-13 13:56:08"
1504,469,"Hy Clay\,\
thank you for the reply\, first of all this is a link to the microphone i was talkin':\
\
[url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/4eefe86da4a8288f/index.html]http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired ... index.html[/url]\
\
I use a medium quality P.A. to amplify my guitar\, because in a group situation it's confortably for space\, and so all of the band are playing trough this system.\
\
The worst problem I found on amplify guitar is feedback\, even because I usually play in pub\, I tried some condenser microphone (AKG C1000\, Samson C02) but it's quite a  problem\, I tried some pickup like the L.R.Baggs I-beam (wich is a contact microphone inside the guitar) and it sounded very bad.\
I usually don't stay so close to the P.A. so I think a good mini condenser microphone could be helpfull..what do you mean when you say you had some feedback problems???\
This is my only problem\, I tried an AKG similar mini mic and the sound was incredible\, I tried it at about 2 meters from the P.A. and there isn't so much feedback..I don't need so much volume but I want to think to music and not to move on to stop feedback (I hope you can understand me).\
\
I thank you very very much for your attention\, see you!",1496,"BBCode","2005-11-13 13:45:13"
1505,469,"Hy Clay\,\
thank you for the reply\, first of all this is a link to the microphone i was talkin':\
\
[url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/4eefe86da4a8288f/index.html]http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired ... index.html[/url]\
\
I use a medium quality P.A. to amplify my guitar\, because in a group situation it's confortably for space\, and so all of the band are playing trough this system.\
\
The worst problem I found on amplify guitar is feedback\, even because I usually play in pub\, I tried some condenser microphone (AKG C1000\, Samson C02) but it's quite a  problem\, I tried some pickup like the L.R.Baggs I-beam (wich is a contact microphone inside the guitar) and it sounded very bad.\
I usually don't stay so close to the P.A. so I think a good mini condenser microphone could be helpfull..what do you mean when you say you had some feedback problems???\
This is my only problem\, I tried an AKG similar mini mic and the sound was incredible\, I tried it at about 2 meters from the P.A. and there isn't so much feedback..I don't need so much volume but I want to think to music and not to move on to stop feedback (I hope you can understand me).\
\
I thank you very very much for your attention\, see you!",1496,"BBCode","2005-11-13 13:45:39"
1506,469,"Hi Clay\,\
thank you for the reply\, first of all this is a link to the microphone I was talking at:\
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[url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/4eefe86da4a8288f/index.html]http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired ... index.html[/url]\
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Is it??\
I just have two question for you\, first\, what do mean when you say you had some feedback problem?? In which situation??This is important for me because feedback is my worst enemy\, I usually use a medium quality P.A. system with a 31 band graphic equalizer.\
The last question is: if you have exactly the same model of the link\, can you use both battery and phantom power??\
I thank you very very much\, see you!",1496,"BBCode","2005-11-13 13:56:08"
1508,4,"Salut Stoche\,\
\
S.V.P\, excuse-moi français. Je suis étudie.\
\
Vous avez disque 45 du Challain Ferret\, \"Folklore Tzigane\"? êtes-vous intérressé à un commerce? J'ai beaucoup titres à Les Manouches pour commerce.\
\
Nous rendevous à Paris ou Samois?\
\
Musicalement\,\
\
Ted",1508,"BBCode","2005-11-16 11:53:32"
1511,358,"Of course I can send it to you!\
No problems.\
\
Actually I don't own this EP\, only a copy. But a friend is in connection with Valentin\, the son of Valia Belinsky (so he should be the father of Frederic?). The guy remember his father recorded this stuff circa 1960-65\, and it was hard work to do it because at this time Polydor was a big Label recording only famous stars...\
I  might (and I hope) I will soon be able to pick up some Belinsky (and Ferret) stuff in the father's cave... He said what he had was in bad\, bad shape...! Nothing sure yet! I'll tell you.\
Send me an email with your email adress\, I will send you my (small) discography. I'm sure you already have all\, but who knows?\
And send me your postal adress as well.\
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By the way\, congratulation for your job and your knowledge of this music and his history. It's always a pleasure to read you\, I learn a lot. I sometimes pick up some infos from you to put it in the musician's bios on Djangostation.  Hope you don't mind?\
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Bye.\
stoche",1511,"BBCode","2005-11-16 12:22:18"
1513,9,"Are you actually trying to sell Cosimini CDs that you copied? I hope you know that's illegal.\
\
Maybe that's not what you meant...but the message you posted sure sounded like it.\
\
'm",1513,"BBCode","2005-11-18 13:08:26"
1516,450,"nono! They are the original CDs which i didnt even take out of the plastic wrapper! Cosimini was selling his set of 3 books (w cds) and 4 backing track cds as a package on Ebay\, since i ord hav e 3 cds of 150 songs\, i do not need e 4 cds of 60 songs. Hope it helps.",1516,"BBCode","2005-11-18 16:25:41"
1517,9,"ok...i thought there might be a misunderstanding. I think your message was worded in such a way that it sounded like you where making copies of Colin Cosimini's CDs and then selling them. Now I see what you're doing...\
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I erased your original post...sorry. So you'll have to post your message again. Anyway\, it's probably good since the original message was a little unclear.\
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Thanks!\
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'm",1513,"BBCode","2005-11-18 19:01:50"
1520,450,"No problem\, I will explain it in a clearer way\, sorry for e mistake! :&gt;",1516,"BBCode","2005-11-18 22:19:05"
1521,324,"(Pardon any duplication of message)\
\
Hey Ed\,\
\
I know from your forum at Djangobooks and your postings on this Yahoo Charlie Christian forum that you are a student of both guitarists\, so to speak.\
\
I'm not up on the particulars of Christian's technique\, and today I was on Leo Valdes' web site looking at transcriptions. Obviously\, Valdes has spent years studying Christian (probably quite literally\, when his time is added up)\, and his web site is quite a feat. \
\
I was intrigued by Valdes' mentions that Christian fingered lines differently from the way most guitarists would. So I followed a link from his site to this forum and searched on \"fingering.\" Seems that at least some folks on this forum are not persuaded by Valdes' arguements.\
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Do you have an opinion\, on Christian's fingerings and on the Valdes transcriptions?\
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Best\,\
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Neil H.\
Raleigh\, NC\
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1522,6,"Hi Neil.  thanks for the question.\
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Basically\, I see that CC's approach to soloing was almost all downstroke picking.  He used a large triangular pick\, planted three finders (2nd\, 3rd and pinky) on the pickguard and held the pick with his first finger and thumb.  His attack was very even and his licks were very funky and horn driven.\
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The Gypsy Picking technique\, as you probably know\, is downstrokes between strings (while using reststrokes) and mostly alternate picking while picking on the same string.  It requires a \"floating\" picking hand rather than planting fingers on a pickguard or on the top of the guitar. Plus the nature of the playing is much more ornamental with tremelos\, vibratos\, etc.\
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Many people learning to play Gypsy guitar are nearly obsessive about using only Gypsy Picking -- and to some degree this understandable.  It is difficult to get the right sound without this tecnique; especially on the acoustic guitar.\
\
However\, with that said\, it is hard to get CC's sound using the Gypsy Picking technique.\
\
Having played with a strictly downstroke (CC-style)\, it is hard for me to get the Gypsy Picking down.  So my style tends to borrow a lot from CC and jump-blues and even a wink at Jimi Hendrix.\
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My goal this year is to get better at the Gypsy Picking technique and by Djangofest in October\, I hope to see how well I am doing.\
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Do there you go; I hope this helps.\
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A.E.",1522,"BBCode","2005-11-19 10:15:00"
1523,4,"Hey Robin\,\
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I hope all is well with you and Le Que crew!\
\
Question\, do you know anything about a British bop guitarist named Dave Goldberg? He was supposedly the only British guitarist on he same level as the Americans during this period. I read that he recorded with Dizzy Reece (that guy was @#$king amazing!)\, when I listen to clips of that record I can't heard him (no solos\, but I'd think that at the very least he'd be comping in the background?). Either way\, he OD'ed in the late 1960's. Do you know anything else on him?\
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Best\,\
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Ted",1523,"BBCode","2005-11-20 10:40:30"
1526,285,"Ted\,\
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Don't know about Dave Goldberg\, sounds like my kind of thing though\, I imidiately googled his name and found A sax player by his name and a fallen us soldier.......\
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Let me know of any stuff you dig up on him.\
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All are well at the Q\, am going there right now to catch Gary Potter.\
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Hope you are well\,\
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Robin",1526,"BBCode","2005-11-20 10:54:12"
1527,4,"Hey Man\,\
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Thanks very much for responding. OK\, I'll try some other avenues and when I find something I will definitely pass it along to you.\
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Have a good show!\
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Ted",1523,"BBCode","2005-11-20 11:13:10"
1530,47,"Hi Andre\
You should just give that guitar to me. How are you? Ashokan is not the same\
without you Pinky and I miss you greatly. Please drop us a line and let us\
know how you are.         <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Mitch251@comcast.net\">Mitch251@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\
Best Wishes\
Tom",1530,"BBCode","2005-11-20 16:32:51"
1532,324,"Hey Ed\,\
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Thanks for the Reply; it was helpful. \
\
As to my initial question\, I'm not sure ultimately if it's really that important\, but I was currious if you had spent time with the transcriptions online done by Leo V\, and by Garry Hansen. \
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You read the Yahoo ListServe\, right? \
\
As an aside\, I read the archives for the first time last week. The discussions involving Peter Broadbent (who is obviously a very serious CC scholar) were like a car wreck--excruciating to behold\, yet I couldn't look away. Peter may well be a much more thorough researcher than Leo Valdes; I don't know enough to make any judgement there. But\, wow\, what a personality. I have to admit I'm thankful he's not interested in Django.\
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Anyway\, Peter seems to dispage Leo's transcriptions and theory that CC used unusual fingerings in his left hand. I'm curious about that\, and just curious if Leo and/or Garry's transcriptions are accurate. The reason I said it might not ultimately be that important is that I tend to collect all this stuff and never use it! I do think figuring it out on your own\, even doing transcriptions that others have already done\, is the best way to learn by example. But if you have any opinions\, I'd love to hear them.\
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Interesting what you said about Gypsy picking not really working for CC's lines. You think by anchoring his fingers\, Charlie was able to get any advantage in accuracy or was able to do tricky string skips or things harder to do with floating hand technique?\
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Cheers\,\
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Neil",1521,"BBCode","2005-11-20 11:46:54"
1533,11,"can you send a photo of your Favino guitar to me?\
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I might be able to tell you what its worth.  Also \, does the guitar have a number or a name on it anywhere?",1533,"BBCode","2005-11-21 11:22:51"
1534,358,"Hi Barengero...\
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Thanks fot the info about the Montagne LP! It was a bit expensive but I bought it. I've been so impressed with his playing on his EP\, I'm sure it's worth the money... I didn'nt excpect him to have recorded other stuff!\
\
About this EP\, Ted Gottsegen told me he thought it was maybe released in 1969. What do you think about this?\
\
By the way I put online the bio of Schuckenack. It's more or less the text you wrote here. Thanks again.\
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Only 42 views now... I hope people will read it more. With this tragic history\, I think Schnuckenack is really emblematic of the gipsy music.\
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Bye\,\
stoche",1534,"BBCode","2005-11-22 02:43:05"
1535,358,"Hi Barengero...\
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Thanks fot the info about the Montagne LP! It was a bit expensive but I bought it. I've been so impressed with his playing on his EP\, I'm sure it's worth the money... I didn'nt excpect him to have recorded other stuff!\
\
About this EP\, Ted Gottsegen told me he thought it was maybe released in 1969. What do you think about this?\
\
By the way I put online the bio of Schuckenack. It's more or less the text you wrote here. Thanks again.\
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[url=http://www.djangostation.com/article.php3?id_article=362]http://www.djangostation.com/article.ph ... rticle=362[/url]\
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Only 42 views now... I hope people will read it more. With this tragic history\, I think Schnuckenack is really emblematic of the gipsy music.\
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Bye\,\
stoche",1535,"BBCode","2005-11-22 02:43:05"
1536,293,"can you send me a couple of pictures?\
Charlie\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@sixmoremiles.com\">info@sixmoremiles.com</a><!-- e -->",1536,"BBCode","2005-11-22 18:36:26"
1538,47,"Hi Andre\
You should just give that guitar to me. How are you? Ashokan is not the same\
without you Pinky and I miss you greatly. Please drop us a line and let us\
know how you are.         <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Mitch251@comcast.net\">Mitch251@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\
Best Wishes\
Tom",1538,"BBCode","2005-11-20 16:32:51"
1543,248,"Nick\, \
It's a little ways- I dont think I could get there to check anything out . . . but the shipping should be under 30 to get the thing here\, and most places have a few days to return . . . . Elderly is a bit further- but often has some very good things. I am close to rudys\, 30th street guitars\, Umanovs\, lark street music and a few others . . . .\
I'd be happy to help in any way I can.\
Cheers\,\
Ben\
Ps. if you come to the states for something (djangofestNY or the like) you could just come buy and get the guitar- then no big giant shipping and tax!\
PPs. whys it cost so much- it seems odd . . . .",1543,"BBCode","2005-11-24 05:51:55"
1545,155,"What high end Gypsy guitar do you want to trade? I have a 1953 Epiphone Triumph (Epiphones version of the L-7\, better than a L-7) in excellent original condition.\
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Cheers and happy Thanksgiving\,\
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Marc\
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[url=http://www.hotclubpacific.com]www.hotclubpacific.com[/url]",1545,"BBCode","2005-11-24 16:09:09"
1549,226,"Hello Jonathan\,\
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I have been a Django fanatic for longer than I care to admit and have just about everything written about him except the Goddard book.\
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Currently\, I and a group of other collectors are trying to put together a book dedicated to photos of Django. Between us we have somewhere in the order of 400\, some of them very rare. The only one I don't recognise from your description is the one of Roger Chaput.\
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I also want to include rarely heard anecdotes about Django illustrating his complex character - but not the usual stuff we read time and time again. Would it be possible for you to send me copies of the Django stuff from Goddard book as there may be some little gems in there that I do not know about? It is also possible I may be able to identify the source of some of them for you.\
\
I would very much appreciate any assistance and you would\, of course\, get a credit in our book.\
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Regards\,\
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Roger Baxter\
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P.S. By the way\, I am the guy mentioned in the first paragraph of the \"Acknowledgements\" near the beginning of Paul Vernon's book.",1549,"BBCode","2005-11-25 01:58:59"
1551,443,"I have a Bill Moll 17\" archtop I may consider trading. What are you looking to trade? \
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Cheers\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-11-25 08:17:59"
1552,155,"Hi Nick\,\
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I was hoping that you had a Park for sale. I love the necks on her guitars.  I don't like a fat neck like a traditional Selmer or Favino would have. The reason I have decided to let the Epi go is because of the fat neck (which was found on US guitars in the 50's as well).\
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What is the neck like on your Aylward?  Where are you located? I'm in Santa Cruz\, CA.  I do make it to all the west coast Djangofests.  Howa about you?\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",1545,"BBCode","2005-11-25 09:44:00"
1553,396,"Hi\
I am also from Europe (former Yugoslavia) and i like this style of playing.\
I am interested if you have some material to exchange\, especcially \
debarre book vol.2 and Cosiminis books.I have debarre book1\, old Cruickshunk book\, Stan Aeroff django transcriptions\, hal Leonard books with Djanos tunes and a lot more.Please just write what you are interested in and what you have.All the best\
Refik",1553,"BBCode","2005-11-25 15:36:37"
1554,396,"Hi\
I am also from Europe (former Yugoslavia) and i like this style of playing.\
I am interested if you have some material to exchange\, especcially \
debarre book vol.2 and Cosiminis books.I have debarre book1\, old Cruickshunk book\, Stan Aeroff django transcriptions\, hal Leonard books with Djanos tunes and a lot more.Please just write what you are interested in and what you have.All the best\
Refik",1554,"BBCode","2005-11-25 15:36:37"
1556,443,"I have a Bill Moll 17\" archtop I may consider trading. What are you looking to trade? \
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You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:timpurvis2@comcast.net\">timpurvis2@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Cheers\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-11-25 08:17:59"
1563,462,"Hi Teddy\,\
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Thanks for replying\, I am slightly suprised no one else did - so maybe the book has been overlooked by the Django community at large?\
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(BTW I checked on amazon.com and there are second hand copies available if you wanted one).\
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More than happy to help and a credit for scanning retyping someone elses hard work... !! How would you prefer to receive the info - is scanned ok ?  My typing is v slow and there are probably 15+ pages of text.\
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Are you on dsl or similar hi speed internet if so I'll scan the papges and send to you in next couple of days.\
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Cheers\
\
Jonathan\
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1564,226,"Hello Jonathan\,\
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Thanks for the reply. After I sent you the PM\, I thought to myself what the hell am I messing about for and checked on Amazon. So hopefully I should be getting a good quality copy of the book myself in a couple of days.\
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I will let you know about the photos when I get my copy.\
\
Thanks for the offer of help.\
\
Roger\
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P.S. Michael is absolutely right about the chords Django's rhythm guitarists played. They all used essentially standard shapes. Django only developed his unique fingering because of his damaged hand. - So called \"authentic gypsy jazz chords\" have only appeared in relatively recent times but many people seem to mistakenly think they are what the HCQ rhythm men used in the 30's & 40's.",1549,"BBCode","2005-11-27 01:57:02"
1567,462,"&gt;&gt;if anyone is interested in Tchan tchou's Guitar Party and Bousquet's Hommage\, send me a private message\, I might do something for you :)[/quote]\
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Hi Ramsezaz\
\
I came across your offer in one of the older messages from this year.\
I am collecting as many \"originals\" as possible.  Being on the bottom of the world makes for a hard job collecting though.\
\
\
Does you offer of assistance still stand re these two unavailable CDs?\
\
Cheers\
\
Jonathan\
Christchurch\
New Zealand",1567,"BBCode","2005-11-27 12:14:50"
1569,462,"Damm\,\
\
Was looking forward to being credited....!!\
\
Yep please let me know about the photos and where the text comes from in your opinion.  would also be interested in what you make of the rest of it.\
\
Re those \"original\" chord shapes its a question that has been dogging me since I stumbled over the Django revival a few years back.  I am frankly a crap guitarist and shouln't criticise the good work the likes of Nolan\, Cosimini et al  have done in bringing django to the 'masses'.  However\, my ears always told me that what they were doing was applying Django's shapes to the full rhythmn backing.  In this way if the rhythmn guitar is also playing triads or Django shapes IMHO  you lose alot of the colour  and a lot of the head room for a lead guitarist to add rhytmnic emphasis and accentuations whilst the violin etc take a lead.  But then everyone wnats to be Django and no wants to be Joseph I suppose....\
\
Michael (and Dennis and Ted  G ?) are obviously fully aware of all this but it will bei ntresting to see what Michaels new book makes of the chords from the original recordings.  \
\
For example it seems that sometimes it was also Django thats the only one playing a 6th etc whilst the backing guitars are playing straight majors.\
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Cheers\
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Jonathan",1563,"BBCode","2005-11-27 12:26:21"
1572,462,"&gt;&gt;if anyone is interested in Tchan tchou's Guitar Party and Bousquet's Hommage\, send me a private message\, I might do something for you :)[/quote]\
\
Hi Ramsezaz\
\
I came across your offer in one of the older messages from this year.\
I am collecting as many \"originals\" as possible.  Being on the bottom of the world makes for a hard job collecting though.\
\
\
Does you offer of assistance still stand re these two unavailable CDs?\
\
Cheers\
\
Jonathan\
Christchurch\
New Zealand",1572,"BBCode","2005-11-27 12:14:50"
1573,75,"unfortunatly I don't have any Original recordings of those albums\, but I have the mp3 files. Along with some other rareities.\
I put them on my site as they are not available anywhere.\
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[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
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feel free to download them\
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Raphaël",1567,"BBCode","2005-11-28 02:14:10"
1574,75,"unfortunatly I don't have any Original recordings of those albums\, but I have the mp3 files. Along with some other rareities.\
I put them on my site as they are not available anywhere.\
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[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
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feel free to download them\
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Raphaël",1574,"BBCode","2005-11-28 02:14:10"
1575,226,"Hello Johnathan\
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[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Yep please let me know about the photos and where the text comes from in your opinion.  would also be interested in what you make of the rest of it.[/quote]\
Just received the book. I have not had a chance to read any of it yet but have had a quick look through the photos. The Roger Chaput one is new to me but I have seen the rest. Charles Delaunay says the one below is taken on the balcony of the Hot Club and the woman is his wife. From memory\, the photo with Ellington \, Rex Stewart & Co is from 1939 and there is another photo from this session. The two photos of Django in a night club (top with the full Quintet) were taken 1938/39. The one claimed to be with Glen Miller's Orchestra is actually Django's own band taken at Bal Tabarin around 1945. There is no evidence he ever played with Miller's band although he did of course perform with the AFN band. The Casonova Club one is from 1937. - If you have any other questions about the photos\, please let me know.\
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[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Re those \"original\" chord shapes its a question that has been dogging me since I stumbled over the Django revival a few years back.  I am frankly a crap guitarist and shouln't criticise the good work the likes of Nolan\, Cosimini et al  have done in bringing django to the 'masses'.  However\, my ears always told me that what they were doing was applying Django's shapes to the full rhythmn backing.[/quote]\
Agreed.\
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[quote=\"Jonathank\"]  But then everyone wnats to be Django and no wants to be Joseph I suppose....[/quote]\
If you apply much of the current thinking about \"authenticity\" then Joseph & Co were not actually authentic!!!\
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[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Michael (and Dennis and Ted  G ?) are obviously fully aware of all this but it will bei ntresting to see what Michaels new book makes of the chords from the original recordings.[/quote]\
My understanding is that it will be all about \"Django\" shapes not \"Joseph\" shapes - Django tending to play solos even in accompaniment.\
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Ted G is very knowledgeable about recent/current gypsy jazz and performers but the man for the true history of the music away from Django is Scot Wise. Many of the views expressed even by people like Ted appear to me to be based on a backward interpretation of events rather than how the music actually developed. I have a good knowledge of the history but my real interest is Django. To me there is Django and then there is the rest which in no way demeans the rest.\
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[quote=\"Jonathank\"]For example it seems that sometimes it was also Django thats the only one playing a 6th etc whilst the backing guitars are playing straight majors.[/quote]\
Absolutely. Why would they play anything other than essentially standard shapes? They did not need to. Also if you listen carefully\, they did not  play as much \"La Pompe\" as is now claimed. Also their (Joseph & Co) sound was much more subtle than much of the harsh gypsy jazz rhythm that is currently so popular.\
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Best\,\
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Roger",1549,"BBCode","2005-11-29 09:33:01"
1577,468,"Hi there...  I'm relatively new to the forum.  I noticed that back in August you mentioned you might be able to do something for those interested in Bousquet's Hommage and Tchan Tchou's Guitar Party.  I just recently got the Gipsy Jazz School CDs with a couple if their tracks and would love to be able to hear more.  It doesn't look like much else is commercially available.  WOuld you be interested in some sort of trade?  I probably don't have much gypsy jazz to offer\, but have quite a bit of hard to find George Barnes... Joe Venuti...  Gabor Szabo...  ANyway..  Let me know what you think.  \
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Thanks\,\
Jimmy Short\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shortjt@pacificu.edu\">shortjt@pacificu.edu</a><!-- e -->",1577,"BBCode","2005-11-29 11:31:52"
1580,468,"Hi there...  I'm relatively new to the forum.  I noticed that back in August you mentioned you might be able to do something for those interested in Bousquet's Hommage and Tchan Tchou's Guitar Party.  I just recently got the Gipsy Jazz School CDs with a couple if their tracks and would love to be able to hear more.  It doesn't look like much else is commercially available.  WOuld you be interested in some sort of trade?  I probably don't have much gypsy jazz to offer\, but have quite a bit of hard to find George Barnes... Joe Venuti...  Gabor Szabo...  ANyway..  Let me know what you think.  \
\
Thanks\,\
Jimmy Short\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shortjt@pacificu.edu\">shortjt@pacificu.edu</a><!-- e -->",1580,"BBCode","2005-11-29 11:31:52"
1581,75,"Hi !\
As they are not commercially available anymore I put them on my website : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
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There are some Bousquet\, tchan tchou\, bamboulat ferret albums.\
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I'm currently looking for anything related to charlie christian as I'm currently moving from Jazz Manouche to more conventional jazz guitar.\
So if you have anything about him it would be nice :) but if not\, don't worry.\
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Enjoy\,\
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Raphaël",1577,"BBCode","2005-11-30 00:12:35"
1582,462,"Hi Roger\,\
\
thanks for you reply I agree with all your points about modern interpretations of Django's heritage.\
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The irony was that Django was a relentless innovator himself\, I listen to the 1950s electric recordings and marvel at how completely he had reinvented himself within the be-bop idiom and yet still essentially remains himself.\
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But also its moving hearing him \"struggle\" to make the change over in pieces like the 1947 recording of Brazi\,l where he uncharacteristically sounds hesitant and yet exploratory at the same time.\
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I would thinkt he might have  laughed wryly have laughed at  the \"replica\" gypsy Jazz movement.\
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Re the Goddard book - it was also where the quotes about Django came from that I was really interested in.  Hopefully its not too much a disappointment for you having recommended it to you and finding only one photo was unknown.\
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Let me know what you think of it.\
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Finally do you know anyone who is a knowledgable collector of Django records as I have the opportunity of buying a good quality Uk copy of Django Reinhardt and his Rhythmns on Felsted 10\" issued 1959 or so I think.  I can't afford the prime Hot Club 78s (and wouldn't know where to start looking) so thought I might start more modestly acquiring just pre or shortly post Django's death as this seems to be  an era less loved by some collectors.\
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One problem(or pragmatic feature) with Vernon is that its not possible to see what dates the various label reissues of original recordings occurred on.\
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Any thoughts? Cheers\
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Jonathan",1563,"BBCode","2005-11-29 23:10:40"
1584,75,"Hi !\
As they are not commercially available anymore I put them on my website : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
There are some Bousquet\, tchan tchou\, bamboulat ferret albums.\
\
I'm currently looking for anything related to charlie christian as I'm currently moving from Jazz Manouche to more conventional jazz guitar.\
So if you have anything about him it would be nice :) but if not\, don't worry.\
\
Enjoy\,\
\
Raphaël",1584,"BBCode","2005-11-30 00:12:35"
1585,468,"Raphaël\,\
\
Thanks so much for sharing those.  I can't wait to hear them.  I'll see if I can find some Charlie Christian stuff for you.\
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Take care\,\
Jimmy",1577,"BBCode","2005-11-30 13:19:28"
1586,226,"Hello Johnathan\,\
\
I'm away for a few days. I'll get back to you as soon as I have read the Django section of the book. The quotes look very interesting from a quick glance and well worth the purchase.\
\
Best\,\
\
Roger\
\
P.S. Whether it's worth getting the Django record you mentioned depends on why you want it? Are you planning to become a collector?",1549,"BBCode","2005-12-01 00:38:27"
1588,468,"Raphaël\,\
\
Thanks so much for sharing those.  I can't wait to hear them.  I'll see if I can find some Charlie Christian stuff for you.\
\
Take care\,\
Jimmy",1580,"BBCode","2005-11-30 13:19:28"
1589,342,"Hi\,\
\
Looking for info about Mandino's video I find your message in the forum and will appreciate your commentaries about it.\
I live in Israel and the dvd + sh/handling it's about 40 euros\, it really worth while?\
\
Thanks in advance for your help.\
Best\,\
Edu",1589,"BBCode","2005-12-01 08:10:28"
1591,36,"Hey Tim\,\
\
thanks for the potential offer\, but I think I may have found an archtop I can afford to buy without having to trade my gypsy guitar :)  My guitar is an Aylward 14 fret oval hole Favino sized guitar BTW.  cheers\,\
\
Nick",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-01 10:03:26"
1595,248,"N\,\
no big\, And yeah- I've got plenty of archtop experience . . .  playing and set-ups\, I even built two of them in college (but kept neither- I was not to happy with them . . . ). I'll get you hooked up with a good estimate and find out exactly how much to ship it (I teach at a guitar store\, they should be able to handle that no problem) and all of that info.\
Happy to help\,\
Let me know what you decide!\
Ben",1543,"BBCode","2005-12-01 10:52:45"
1598,443,"Darn it\, that's exactly what I was looking for :) I'm new to this gypsy jazz lark and I'm looking at the bewildering array of instruments out there - its really difficult to try any of them other than the Dell'Artes and Gitanes that folks tend to stock.\
\
I've seen a couple of 2003 Aylwards on the 'net that looked interesting and I've heard good things about them. \
\
Would you mind sharing your experiences with the instrument with a newbie? How would you compare the Favino size to the \"regular\" sized instruments? Any gripes with the guitar? I understand Aylward uses solid woods as opposed to laminates - how does that effect the sound?\
\
I know a lot of this stuff is so subjective but any info you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy that archtop!\
\
Cheers\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-01 11:24:00"
1599,443,"Darn it\, that's exactly what I was looking for :) I'm new to this gypsy jazz lark and I'm looking at the bewildering array of instruments out there - its really difficult to try any of them other than the Dell'Artes and Gitanes that folks tend to stock.\
\
I've seen a couple of 2003 Aylwards on the 'net that looked interesting and I've heard good things about them. \
\
Would you mind sharing your experiences with the instrument with a newbie? How would you compare the Favino size to the \"regular\" sized instruments? Any gripes with the guitar? I understand Aylward uses solid woods as opposed to laminates - how does that effect the sound?\
\
I know a lot of this stuff is so subjective but any info you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy that archtop!\
\
Cheers\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-12-01 11:24:00"
1600,36,"Hi Tim\,\
\
the Aylward is a beautiful guitar - it has a much bigger bass than most gypsy guitars I've played (including non Favino sized Aylwards).  The highs are nice and sweet too.  The guitar is much better balanced than a lot of GJ guitars - more like a Favino in that respect\, not as twangy or nasally.  I would recommend if you're going to get a gypsy guitar that you try and find one that is based on the Favino design for these reasons.\
\
 Regarding the woods\, mine has solid Indian Rosewood back and sides\, and people sometimes say that solid woods give the ugitar a softer tone - I'm not sure how much difference it really makes\, as the back and sides really don't contribute that much to the tone of these guitars.   If you have any other questions let me know - BTW what kind of Moll archtop were you offering?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Nick",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-01 11:35:14"
1602,443,"Thanks for the info Nick. A great help.\
\
The Moll is a 1999 17\" Custom Express in an aged blonde look with all the bells and whistles. It was originally designed to be a reps sample but Bill fired the rep before it was finished. Its got all his great MOP inlay\, a kent armstrong floating pickup\, ebony bridge tuning buttons and bridge and an under bridge peizo wired to a stereo out. It sounds great acoutically as all of Bill's instruments do.\
\
I'm enjoying playing gypsy jazz on it but it doesn't have that cut needed - too \"refined\" :)\
\
Here's a pic (though not a great one) [url=http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/images/Moll/IMG_0910.JPG]http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/ima ... G_0910.JPG[/url]\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-01 12:09:31"
1603,443,"Thanks for the info Nick. A great help.\
\
The Moll is a 1999 17\" Custom Express in an aged blonde look with all the bells and whistles. It was originally designed to be a reps sample but Bill fired the rep before it was finished. Its got all his great MOP inlay\, a kent armstrong floating pickup\, ebony bridge tuning buttons and bridge and an under bridge peizo wired to a stereo out. It sounds great acoutically as all of Bill's instruments do.\
\
I'm enjoying playing gypsy jazz on it but it doesn't have that cut needed - too \"refined\" :)\
\
Here's a pic (though not a great one) [url=http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/images/Moll/IMG_0910.JPG]http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/ima ... G_0910.JPG[/url]\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-12-01 12:09:31"
1604,36,"Tim\,\
\
oh crap\, a Moll custom?  I thought you were offering me one of those laminated top models.  This really changes things.  If the offer to trade still stands I'd like to think about it :)  How is the Moll?  What is the acoustic volume and tone like?  any more pics?  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Nick",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-01 17:37:36"
1606,443,"All the gypsy jazz players who have played the Moll have commented on the volume and beautiful acoustic tone. Its loud - just doesn't have the Selmer sound. When I got it I was playing all fingerstyle stuff so it never really got twanged the way it should :) \
\
You can see more pics here [url=http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/moll/]http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/moll/[/url] (hastily cobbled together I should add - and I'm not the best person in the world at taking pics)\
\
I think I'm in a similar boat as you in that I'd like to find a great GJ guitar without having to sell the Moll - I also have a great Webber OM acoustic and an Alembic fretless bass if you're interested :)\
\
I guess I'd be thinking of a trade and cash or something to make up the difference. Whereabouts are you located? I'm in Portland\, Oregon.\
\
Not to do myself out of a deal but have you tried the Eastman guitars? Despite the made in China stigma\, they are great guitars - at least the dozen or so that I've tried. Oh that the Gitanes and Pigalles et al were of the same consistency :)\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-01 20:54:09"
1607,342,"Hi\,\
\
Looking for info about Mandino's video I find your message in the forum and will appreciate your commentaries about it.\
I live in Israel and the dvd + sh/handling it's about 40 euros\, it really worth while?\
\
Thanks in advance for your help.\
Best\,\
Edu",1607,"BBCode","2005-12-01 08:10:28"
1609,324,"Hey Andreas\,\
\
Please excuse me for being the language police for a moment. \
\
You endorse AJL guitars\, is this correct? So AJL is your endorsee rather than your endorser. \
\
I assume he's not endorsing your CDs or shows\, though I'm sure he holds a very high opinion of both  :D \
\
Best wishes\,\
\
Neil",1609,"BBCode","2005-12-02 04:56:09"
1610,125,"Hehe...thanks\, I'll change it. I'm still learning english :wink: \
Best Regards\
Andreas",1610,"BBCode","2005-12-02 05:00:18"
1612,280,"Hi Edu\,\
\
Re: Mandino Reinhardt’s – Guitar Manouche Vol 1 “Minor Swing 1937” instructional video\
\
Thanks for contacting me\, but I feel it’s not that easy to give an absolute answer your question “is it really worth while”\, because there are so many personal factors that influence that judgment.\
\
The benefits to be gained from the tape will be inevitably influenced by your:-\
(1) current level of guitar playing ability\, (2) existing knowledge of authentic Manouche-style picking and fingering\, (3) familiarity with Django’s solo on the 1937 recording of “Minor Swing”\, (4) desire to play in the true Alsace Manouche style as interpreted by Mandino Reinhardt\, (5) ability to understand spoken French\, on the VHS copy I have everything is in French with no subtitles\, added to which the sound quality of the commentary is not great\, so not understanding anything of what Mandino is saying is a significant disadvantage\, (6) availability of ‘disposable income’ – an old friend of mine is now Chairman of PartyGaming.com (started by fellow countrymen of yours I believe)\, a company worth over $6 billion – so he probably spends more than 40 Euros on a glass of wine with his lunch! Ultimately\, in deciding ‘is something worth it’\, everything’s influenced by the amount of money you have available.\
\
Seriously though\, this tape is an ‘in depth’ workshop on the authentic gypsy jazz/Manouche style of playing\, and Mandino uses Django Reinhardt’s 1937 solo on “Minor Swing” as the basis for explaining the various pull-offs\, trills\, bends\, fingerings and right-hand picking techniques of playing in this style.\
\
Mandino painstakingly breaks Django’s solo down into each ‘bite-sized’ arpeggio/line/lick/run\, showing the viewer over and over again in real-time ‘slow motion’ both the left and right hand actions required. In doing so\, he is in effect demonstrating many of the classic techniques of the gypsy jazz style of playing\, and providing an excellent basis for the viewer to apply these to their other solos.\
\
I certainly found that Mandino’s fingering\, and in some cases the choice of actual notes\, to be significantly different to any transcriptions of the 1937 solo I have previously come across. That said\, when he twice plays the full solo at the end of the tape\, once slowly\, and once in tempo using the actual 1937 recording as partial ‘backing’ – I could scarcely detect any difference between what Mandino was playing and what Django played. Even the timing\, as well as the phrasing\, appeared virtually identical to my ear.\
\
It’s a well-worn adage that ‘you get out what you put in’ from most learning situations\, and one that I feel especially true here. The more time and effort the viewer is prepared to spend analysing the tape to understand HOW Mandino is playing a particular arpeggio/line\, and then to apply these approaches elsewhere in their playing\, then the more they will understand and appreciate this style of playing.\
\
It’s worth acknowledging that Mandino’s tape is the traditional way in which these skills would be passed from generation to generation in the Manouche community – through practical visual demonstration rather than through the written word or musical notation. Inevitably\, the one important element missing from this experience is direct feedback to the viewer concerning their own performance and understanding of what’s being taught\, but for around 40 Euros you can’t expect one-to-one teaching. My last one-to one lesson from a local guitar teacher cost 30 Euros for one hour.\
\
If you want to evaluate ‘value for money’\, just consider how much a half-day group workshop with Mandino would cost - usually around 100 – 150 Euros\, and with the tape costing less than half that\, it’s got to be good value\, especially as you can refer back to it again and again.\
\
In conclusion\, if you feel you have something to learn from the opportunity to see how a true Manouche plays Django’s “Minor Swing” solo\, both in slow motion and in tempo\, highlighting their all-important picking and fingering choices\, then I would have no hesitation in recommending this tape. However\, I would stress that I believe the true value is in absorbing the subtleties of the techniques being demonstrated for the viewer\, and that this is not a ‘five minute\, quick fix’ turn-you-into-an-instant-gypsy-jazz-guitar-playing-god solution\, but a valuable input into your continuing development to a greater understanding of playing in the authentic gypsy jazz style.\
\
Hope this has been of some help.\
\
Finally\, you refer to it as a DVD\, I was not aware it was available from the original producers in DVD format\, is the one you have seen advertised simply a copy someone has transferred to DVD\, or is this a new original production? If so\, it might include some subtitles.\
\
Regards\,\
Stuart Neal\
[list][/list][list][/list]",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-02 06:37:26"
1613,443,"All the gypsy jazz players who have played the Moll have commented on the volume and beautiful acoustic tone. Its loud - just doesn't have the Selmer sound. When I got it I was playing all fingerstyle stuff so it never really got twanged the way it should :) \
\
You can see more pics here [url=http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/moll/]http://home.comcast.net/~timpurvis2/moll/[/url] (hastily cobbled together I should add - and I'm not the best person in the world at taking pics)\
\
I think I'm in a similar boat as you in that I'd like to find a great GJ guitar without having to sell the Moll - I also have a great Webber OM acoustic and an Alembic fretless bass if you're interested :)\
\
I guess I'd be thinking of a trade and cash or something to make up the difference. Whereabouts are you located? I'm in Portland\, Oregon.\
\
Not to do myself out of a deal but have you tried the Eastman guitars? Despite the made in China stigma\, they are great guitars - at least the dozen or so that I've tried. Oh that the Gitanes and Pigalles et al were of the same consistency :)\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-12-01 20:54:09"
1614,36,"Hey Tim\,\
\
How much cash would you be looking for in addition to the Aylward?  Thanks\,\
\
Nick",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-02 06:50:30"
1615,280,"Hi Edu\,\
\
Re: Mandino Reinhardt’s – Guitar Manouche Vol 1 “Minor Swing 1937” instructional video\
\
Thanks for contacting me\, but I feel it’s not that easy to give an absolute answer your question “is it really worth while”\, because there are so many personal factors that influence that judgment.\
\
The benefits to be gained from the tape will be inevitably influenced by your:-\
(1) current level of guitar playing ability\, (2) existing knowledge of authentic Manouche-style picking and fingering\, (3) familiarity with Django’s solo on the 1937 recording of “Minor Swing”\, (4) desire to play in the true Alsace Manouche style as interpreted by Mandino Reinhardt\, (5) ability to understand spoken French\, on the VHS copy I have everything is in French with no subtitles\, added to which the sound quality of the commentary is not great\, so not understanding anything of what Mandino is saying is a significant disadvantage\, (6) availability of ‘disposable income’ – an old friend of mine is now Chairman of PartyGaming.com (started by fellow countrymen of yours I believe)\, a company worth over $6 billion – so he probably spends more than 40 Euros on a glass of wine with his lunch! Ultimately\, in deciding ‘is something worth it’\, everything’s influenced by the amount of money you have available.\
\
Seriously though\, this tape is an ‘in depth’ workshop on the authentic gypsy jazz/Manouche style of playing\, and Mandino uses Django Reinhardt’s 1937 solo on “Minor Swing” as the basis for explaining the various pull-offs\, trills\, bends\, fingerings and right-hand picking techniques of playing in this style.\
\
Mandino painstakingly breaks Django’s solo down into each ‘bite-sized’ arpeggio/line/lick/run\, showing the viewer over and over again in real-time ‘slow motion’ both the left and right hand actions required. In doing so\, he is in effect demonstrating many of the classic techniques of the gypsy jazz style of playing\, and providing an excellent basis for the viewer to apply these to their other solos.\
\
I certainly found that Mandino’s fingering\, and in some cases the choice of actual notes\, to be significantly different to any transcriptions of the 1937 solo I have previously come across. That said\, when he twice plays the full solo at the end of the tape\, once slowly\, and once in tempo using the actual 1937 recording as partial ‘backing’ – I could scarcely detect any difference between what Mandino was playing and what Django played. Even the timing\, as well as the phrasing\, appeared virtually identical to my ear.\
\
It’s a well-worn adage that ‘you get out what you put in’ from most learning situations\, and one that I feel especially true here. The more time and effort the viewer is prepared to spend analysing the tape to understand HOW Mandino is playing a particular arpeggio/line\, and then to apply these approaches elsewhere in their playing\, then the more they will understand and appreciate this style of playing.\
\
It’s worth acknowledging that Mandino’s tape is the traditional way in which these skills would be passed from generation to generation in the Manouche community – through practical visual demonstration rather than through the written word or musical notation. Inevitably\, the one important element missing from this experience is direct feedback to the viewer concerning their own performance and understanding of what’s being taught\, but for around 40 Euros you can’t expect one-to-one teaching. My last one-to one lesson from a local guitar teacher cost 30 Euros for one hour.\
\
If you want to evaluate ‘value for money’\, just consider how much a half-day group workshop with Mandino would cost - usually around 100 – 150 Euros\, and with the tape costing less than half that\, it’s got to be good value\, especially as you can refer back to it again and again.\
\
In conclusion\, if you feel you have something to learn from the opportunity to see how a true Manouche plays Django’s “Minor Swing” solo\, both in slow motion and in tempo\, highlighting their all-important picking and fingering choices\, then I would have no hesitation in recommending this tape. However\, I would stress that I believe the true value is in absorbing the subtleties of the techniques being demonstrated for the viewer\, and that this is not a ‘five minute\, quick fix’ turn-you-into-an-instant-gypsy-jazz-guitar-playing-god solution\, but a valuable input into your continuing development to a greater understanding of playing in the authentic gypsy jazz style.\
\
Hope this has been of some help.\
\
Finally\, you refer to it as a DVD\, I was not aware it was available from the original producers in DVD format\, is the one you have seen advertised simply a copy someone has transferred to DVD\, or is this a new original production? If so\, it might include some subtitles.\
\
Regards\,\
Stuart Neal\
[list][/list][list][/list]",1615,"BBCode","2005-12-02 06:37:26"
1616,342,"Hi Stuart\,\
\
First at all THANKS for your reply\, I didn't expected for the excellent analysis you did about Mandino's tape and my unhappy mention of the 40 euros.\
\
I'm new playing the style but l have in my head more than 30 years listening and enjoying Django's music. Most of the time I was involved in contemporary classical music and my \"jazzistic\" approach to the guitar were Joe Pass and Larry Coryell.\
\
I understand french\, then\, no languages problems. \
I bought too much unnecessary gypsy jazz stuff but after your message Mandino's DVD will not be one of these cases.\
\
The link to the web site that offers the DVD is:\
[url=http://masmail.free.fr/]http://masmail.free.fr/[/url]\
\
I don't expect miracles\, i.e. \"play like... in 3 days\"\, I know what hard practice is :)\
\
Thanks again very\, very much for your message and your cooperation.\
\
Best regards\,\
Eduardo",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-02 08:02:06"
1617,468,"Hey there\,\
\
Here is some live Charlie Christian and a hard to come by Carl Kress album for you:\
[url=http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=28R6XJ5S7QHM80BP6KDPR75114]http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=28R6 ... 6KDPR75114[/url]\
\
Thanks again\,\
Jimmy",1577,"BBCode","2005-12-02 08:11:39"
1619,468,"Hey there\,\
\
Here is some live Charlie Christian and a hard to come by Carl Kress album for you:\
[url=http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=28R6XJ5S7QHM80BP6KDPR75114]http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=28R6 ... 6KDPR75114[/url]\
\
Thanks again\,\
Jimmy",1580,"BBCode","2005-12-02 08:11:39"
1620,75,"thanks a lot !\
\
Raphael",1577,"BBCode","2005-12-02 09:17:19"
1621,75,"thanks a lot !\
\
Raphael",1584,"BBCode","2005-12-02 09:17:19"
1622,443,"Hmmmm...I guess that would depend on the Aylward - I've seen used ones listed for $2\,500 - $2\,850 so it would be nice to make up the difference but we could haggle or I might consider adding an amp like an aer or Schertler or the like.\
\
By the way\, I also have an odd contraption that goes with the guitar that I would throw in gratis: an ernie ball volume pedal and a small box that allows the stereo signal to be split out so that the vol pedal controls either the piezo or armstrong so you can blend on the fly - an odd beast but it works - sort of an ersatz fishman blender.\
\
Do you have pics of the Aylward you could send?\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-02 09:49:13"
1623,342,"Hi Stuart\,\
\
First at all THANKS for your reply\, I didn't expected for the excellent analysis you did about Mandino's tape and my unhappy mention of the 40 euros.\
\
I'm new playing the style but l have in my head more than 30 years listening and enjoying Django's music. Most of the time I was involved in contemporary classical music and my \"jazzistic\" approach to the guitar were Joe Pass and Larry Coryell.\
\
I understand french\, then\, no languages problems. \
I bought too much unnecessary gypsy jazz stuff but after your message Mandino's DVD will not be one of these cases.\
\
The link to the web site that offers the DVD is:\
[url=http://masmail.free.fr/]http://masmail.free.fr/[/url]\
\
I don't expect miracles\, i.e. \"play like... in 3 days\"\, I know what hard practice is :)\
\
Thanks again very\, very much for your message and your cooperation.\
\
Best regards\,\
Eduardo",1623,"BBCode","2005-12-02 08:02:06"
1624,443,"Hmmmm...I guess that would depend on the Aylward - I've seen used ones listed for $2\,500 - $2\,850 so it would be nice to make up the difference but we could haggle or I might consider adding an amp like an aer or Schertler or the like.\
\
By the way\, I also have an odd contraption that goes with the guitar that I would throw in gratis: an ernie ball volume pedal and a small box that allows the stereo signal to be split out so that the vol pedal controls either the piezo or armstrong so you can blend on the fly - an odd beast but it works - sort of an ersatz fishman blender.\
\
Do you have pics of the Aylward you could send?\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-12-02 09:49:13"
1625,36,"Hi Tim\,\
\
I checked out your webpage and I see that you are looking for about $4500 for the Moll.  Unfortunately the difference in price between that and the Aylward would be a little too much for me (a lowly grad student with no income).  Thanks anyway though\, and good luck finding a nice GJ guitar :)\
\
Nick",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-02 11:29:00"
1627,443,"And likewise in your search for an archtop. Have you checked out [url=http://www.archtop.com]www.archtop.com[/url]? They have a bunch of great looking instruments and Joe does trades. Also\, those Eastmans are a great deal.\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-02 11:41:34"
1628,280,"Hi Edu\,\
\
Yes\, my apologies about the overlong reply\, but I was concerned not to say something that would be misleading.\
\
From what you wrote\, your playing experience should enable you to get the best from the DVD.\
\
Thanks for the link\, it certainly looks like a new DVD master has been produced\, and not just a copy of the tape version. There's also mention of some \"bonus\" material being included\, although sadly for us 'English Only' speakers\, no mention of any subtitles.\
\
If you do go ahead and get a copy\, I hope you find it useful. Coincidently\, I was running the tape again myself only last week - just trying to absorb some of the finer points.\
\
For reasonably accomplished players (which unfortunately I'm not)\, I don't think it's too difficult to play the 'notes' correctly - the hard part is to do so and achieve the same tone\, attack\, fluidity and emotion that Django did when he played it - there's the challenge.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart\
PS. I did a review of the tape some time ago for the Django Reinhardt Swingpage at [url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk]www.hotclub.co.uk[/url] - you should still be able to see it on their \"Reviews\" page. Interestingly\, even though I didn't refer to it before I wrote to you today\, looking at it afterwards I was surprised to see how many similarities there were between what I wrote then\, and again today.",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-02 11:42:59"
1629,443,"And likewise in your search for an archtop. Have you checked out [url=http://www.archtop.com]www.archtop.com[/url]? They have a bunch of great looking instruments and Joe does trades. Also\, those Eastmans are a great deal.\
\
Cheers\,\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-12-02 11:41:34"
1630,36,"thanks for the tips Tim - I am currently looking for a reasonably priced reasonably good archtop that I can afford while still keeping the Aylward. Luckily I'm not a collector\, so I don't care about original parts/condition as long as it sounds good.  I have a line on a 1932 Gibson L-12 right now that is pretty cheap because it has been refinished.  I am just a bit worried about whether the refin has affected the tone.\
\
If you don't have the money for a GJ guitar now you could always order one and save during the time it takes for the guitar to be built.  That's what I did :)",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-02 12:24:18"
1632,443,"What's your budget? I can keep my eyes peeled for ya as I know a number of archtop junkies who always seem to be swapping guitars around. \
\
Save for a GJ guitar? I want instant gratification damn it! Unfortunately\, I can't afford it and would prefer not to have to sell the Moll - are you sure you don't need a Webber and a fretless bass  :) \
\
Cheers\
Tim",1551,"BBCode","2005-12-02 12:35:14"
1633,280,"Hi Edu\,\
\
Yes\, my apologies about the overlong reply\, but I was concerned not to say something that would be misleading.\
\
From what you wrote\, your playing experience should enable you to get the best from the DVD.\
\
Thanks for the link\, it certainly looks like a new DVD master has been produced\, and not just a copy of the tape version. There's also mention of some \"bonus\" material being included\, although sadly for us 'English Only' speakers\, no mention of any subtitles.\
\
If you do go ahead and get a copy\, I hope you find it useful. Coincidently\, I was running the tape again myself only last week - just trying to absorb some of the finer points.\
\
For reasonably accomplished players (which unfortunately I'm not)\, I don't think it's too difficult to play the 'notes' correctly - the hard part is to do so and achieve the same tone\, attack\, fluidity and emotion that Django did when he played it - there's the challenge.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart\
PS. I did a review of the tape some time ago for the Django Reinhardt Swingpage at [url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk]www.hotclub.co.uk[/url] - you should still be able to see it on their \"Reviews\" page. Interestingly\, even though I didn't refer to it before I wrote to you today\, looking at it afterwards I was surprised to see how many similarities there were between what I wrote then\, and again today.",1615,"BBCode","2005-12-02 11:42:59"
1634,443,"What's your budget? I can keep my eyes peeled for ya as I know a number of archtop junkies who always seem to be swapping guitars around. \
\
Save for a GJ guitar? I want instant gratification damn it! Unfortunately\, I can't afford it and would prefer not to have to sell the Moll - are you sure you don't need a Webber and a fretless bass  :) \
\
Cheers\
Tim",1556,"BBCode","2005-12-02 12:35:14"
1647,462,"Hi Ross\
\
Re your comment about doing a book of photos of Django I thought you might be interested in this reply to a post of mine on the yahoo site (if you haven't already seen it).\
\
\
\
From: \"patrus53\" &lt;patrus53@...&gt;\
Date: Wed Nov 16\, 2005  8:08 am\
Subject: Re: Everwander - Django photo collection missing ? 	patrus53\
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my Django pic collection site will soon be part of\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com]www.djangostation.com[/url]\
I will let you know when it's ready.\
\
but my dream with those 400+ pic of Django is one day to have it in\
a book.\
\
biggest problem is copyright.\
I don't even know which guy own the right of those pic.\
for example which guy took the series of pic with Django & Babik at\
Le Bourget\
in 1949 or 1950.\
\
Help please!\
\
Patrus\
\
--- In <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypsyjazzguitar@yahoogroups.com\">gypsyjazzguitar@yahoogroups.com</a><!-- e -->\, \"leetlebluecanary\"\
&lt;jonathanK@c...&gt; wrote:\
&gt;\
&gt; Hi all\,\
&gt;\
&gt; Does anyone know if the wonderful photos previously at the site\
&gt;\
&gt; [url=http://www.everwander.com/patrick/photos.php]http://www.everwander.com/patrick/photos.php[/url]\
&gt;\
&gt; Have been relocated anywhere else.\
&gt;\
&gt; I keep getting that the server is missing.\
&gt;\
&gt; Any one have an email for patrick otherwise.\
&gt;\
&gt; Cheers\
&gt;\
&gt; LBC\
&gt;",1563,"BBCode","2005-12-04 22:28:48"
1651,324,"\"track 1 is stardust\
track 2 is Danse norvegienne\
track 3 is I've Found a new baby\
track 4 is Improvisation no.5\
\
thanks for comments/listening!\"\
\
Hey Dennis\, Nice work!\
\
One nerdy\, trainspotting anal-retentive comment--Star Dust is two words\, though it's been spelled as one on albums for years now. Here's a link to the original sheet music cover:\
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[url=http://www.dlib.indiana.edu:8080/collections/hoagy/jsp/HoagyView.jsp?id=ATM-MC2-1-HCR-8]http://www.dlib.indiana.edu:8080/collec ... C2-1-HCR-8[/url]\
\
I only mention it cause your putting it on an album\, right? Looking forward to hearing that one.\
\
Best wishes\,\
\
Neil",1651,"BBCode","2005-12-05 06:09:36"
1663,5,"stop emailing me!!!",1663,"BBCode","2005-12-07 11:53:44"
1664,3,"thanks for letting me know neil\, i've always known it as stardust.... i wonder where that mistake came from",1664,"BBCode","2005-12-07 18:12:35"
1665,3,"that definitely sounds interesting\, i'll be in halifax for a few hours on the 26th to catch a flight to london\, got any gigs that last about 30mn? hahaha but seriously i m all ears...\
\
thanks!\
D",1665,"BBCode","2005-12-07 18:13:31"
1667,9,"Hi\,\
\
I just got the Tchan Tchou Fallone stuff the other day. Pretty cool...if I get some time I'll put it up so you can d/l it. \
\
Do you have anything interesting?\
\
BTW\, thanks for your contributions on the forum! You obviously have a lot of knowledge about this style...\
\
\
'm",1667,"BBCode","2005-12-08 00:10:15"
1668,226,"Hello Johnathan\,\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Hi Ross[/quote]\
 :shock: I think I really prefer Roger.\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Re your comment about doing a book of photos of Django I thought you might be interested in this reply to a post of mine on the yahoo site (if you haven't already seen it).[/quote]\
Thanks. Patrick Caissey\, who wrote this post\, is one of the people I am working with on the book.\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]The irony was that Django was a relentless innovator himself\, I listen to the 1950s electric recordings and marvel at how completely he had reinvented himself within the be-bop idiom and yet still essentially remains himself.[/quote]\
Agree totally. Too many people think of Django only in terms of the pre-war string quintet. He was far more than that and by the time he died\, he was at the forefront of jazz guitar development again. Unfortunately\, very few people realised it at the time. He was one of those rare individuals who really managed to continually develop his style and yet remain true to himself and\, as you say\, unique.\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]\
I would thinkt he might have  laughed wryly have laughed at  the \"replica\" gypsy Jazz movement.[/quote]\
He would have thought it ridiculous because it is contrary to everything he believed in but I am sure he could not help but be flattered.\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Re the Goddard book - it was also where the quotes about Django came from that I was really interested in.[/quote]\
I cannot identify exactly all the sources. There are clearly many. Several are from various Charles Delaunay books and articles. Also from Grappelli articles particularly the series in the \"Melody Maker\". Old issues of \"Jazz Hot\" are full of stuff about Django that keeps emerging. The book is a great collection of quotes from people who really knew him and written before \"Political Correctness\" made it necessary for all comments to be sanitised. I want to know what Django was really like. Not the romantic story book version. \
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"] Hopefully its not too much a disappointment for you having recommended it to you and finding only one photo was unknown.[/quote]\
No I am very pleased with it. There are many interesting non-Django photos and some good stuff about the early 30's French jazz scene.\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]Finally do you know anyone who is a knowledgable collector of Django records as I have the opportunity of buying a good quality Uk copy of Django Reinhardt and his Rhythmns on Felsted 10\" issued 1959 or so I think.  I can't afford the prime Hot Club 78s (and wouldn't know where to start looking) so thought I might start more modestly acquiring just pre or shortly post Django's death as this seems to be  an era less loved by some collectors.[/quote]\
Buy whatever you can afford within reason. Obviously prime 78's are very expensive and probably not a good deal unless you have more money than sense. - I have actually got several 78's and many EP's/LP's but only because that was all that was available when I first became interested in Django.\
\
[quote=\"Jonathank\"]One problem(or pragmatic feature) with Vernon is that its not possible to see what dates the various label reissues of original recordings occurred on.[/quote]\
I doubt whether you will get a more extensive or detailed discography than Vernon's. He was obssessed with this stuff. Unfortunatley I have not heard from him for some time now because I think he went blind soon after the book was published\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Roger",1549,"BBCode","2005-12-08 02:45:46"
1671,324,"This is probably more than you want to read on this subject :? \
\
I think because the song was so popular\, the compound word \"stardust\" entered the vocabulary from common usage. \"Stardust\" is in the dictionary today as a single word.\
\
If it's a word like \"thumbtack\" that started out life as \"thumb tack\" there's no issue to correct--the common pronunciation becomes standard English.\
\
So it's a kind of unique situation with 'Star Dust'\, the song\, begetting \"stardust\" the word\, and then the public going back and \"renaming\" the song according to the accepted usage of the new word. \
\
Just because I'm a complete nerd\, I looked up 'Stardust' in allmusic.com. You get 1\,935 hits for that title in the database. \
\
If you search 'Star Dust\,' they've automatically corrected for your \"error\,\" and you get\, at the top of the list\, 'Stardust' with 1\,935 hits. So\, I don't know\, maybe the change is official\, and the song is now 'Stardust.' \
\
I'm kind of partial to the more archaic 'Star Dust'\, maybe just because it makes you pause and think about what the words mean.",1651,"BBCode","2005-12-08 05:14:05"
1674,5,"Phil\,\
\
We're most likely putting tres Palabras in the next play-along book so I don't want to put it out on the airwaves yet....\
\
I will email you a chord chart if you want to send me your home address.\
\
also....I really appreciate the fact that you guys always make it to our Portland gigs.  I don't think you have missed a one.  \
\
Thanks\,\
\
greg\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gregruby@oz.net\">gregruby@oz.net</a><!-- e -->",1674,"BBCode","2005-12-08 10:40:38"
1677,194,"[quote=\"stoche\"]About this EP\, Ted Gottsegen told me he thought it was maybe released in 1969. What do you think about this?[/quote]\
\
Hi Stoche\, \
\
Unfortunately I don´t know exactly from when this EP is. I will try to figure this out. Sometimes it helps to search the web for lable code numbers near the number you´re looking for. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",1534,"BBCode","2005-12-08 12:33:22"
1678,194,"[quote=\"stoche\"]It's always a pleasure to read you.[/quote]\
Thank a lot. It is also a pleasure to read Django station as well…\
\
[quote]\
 And Patrus (I'm sure you know him) gonna send me some more..! [/quote] \
I didn´t have a direct contact with him. But I knew his cool \"everwander\"-site with pics of Django and a lot of LP-Covers. And of course he is the guy who always bids a few dollar more on ebay than I do…\
\
[quote]But shure I never heard Rigo Winterstein\, La Romanderie or Reinhardt family yet. [/quote]\
\
If you want to have some recordings\, please let me know.\
\
[quote]By the way if you see anything on Djangostation you like\, let me know as well. I will send it to you. I say this only because of politeness; I'm sure you already have everything since 25 years you're collecting gipsy music![/quote]Oh\, of course there is a lot that I actually don´t have. Until ebay it was very hard to find those records. I would love to trade a little bit. Is there anything that you are still looking for? \
\
By the way I am glad that it is you who gets the Ludmila Lopato EP. I am magister-tinnitus on ebay. If you want\, I can send you a CDR of Challains  live EP  with Valia Belinsky (not the one that you have already on Djangostation\, but the other one)\, if you send me a CDR of the Lupato-record. Do you know if Challain did other recordings with Ludmila Lopato?\
\
[quote]So you're not french... but where I you from? Is it possible to listen your radio on the web?[/quote] \
\
I am from germay. My radio show can be heard only on air in germay\, but not in the internet yet.\
\
Best\, \
Barengero",1465,"BBCode","2005-12-08 12:49:25"
1682,358,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Sorry for the Challain\, I will send it to you.\
I think he did other records with Ludmila Lopato. A guy sent me a copy of a LP called:\
\
Ludmila Lopato\
La grande chanteuse tzigane russe\
\
I guess it's a real LP\, but it might be a personal medley (?). On the back you can see titles and musicians she plays with. On some tracks\, you can hear Valia and Challain\, Marc de Loutchek or the trio Ivanovitch.\
\
I own other EP\"s from her as well. Unfortunatelly\, no musicians are credited\, but I can say they know how to play! The guitarists are pretty good ones and they play on Selmer. You can hear a piano and a violon as well. I'm quite shure to hear Challain and Valia on some tracks.\
A friend of mine who's writing an Elek Bacsik bio is in connexion with the son of Valia Belinsky\, Valentin Belinsky who wrote his bio on Djangostation ( [url=http://www.djangostation.com/mot.php3?id_mot=1032]http://www.djangostation.com/mot.php3?id_mot=1032[/url] ). He might give us copies of all the stuff he has from his father. Wait and see.\
\
By the way\, Ludmila Lopato is really worth to hear. Very sensual voice\, and she sings in russian and french with beautiful russian accent... lovely! She used to own a russian cabaret rue Lauriston in Paris 16ème (the expensive part of the town...) called the \"Pavillon Russe\". I will try to learn more about it.\
\
No problem to send you copies. \
\
Ted Gottsegen should send me some stuff including the EP from Challain I miss\, but I'm sure you have incredible things. I'm just going to finish my personal discography. If you want I will send it to you. Then you will be able to choose what you want and to complete it with some \"must have\" things! And i guess you have a Mac just as I do\, well we'll have no problems with files!\
\
Just send me your email adress\, it will be more convenient.\
You can join me here:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr\">sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
\
Hope to hear from you\, tchuss\,\
seb",1465,"BBCode","2005-12-09 11:33:58"
1683,358,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Sorry for the Challain\, I will send it to you.\
I think he did other records with Ludmila Lopato. A guy sent me a copy of a LP called:\
\
Ludmila Lopato\
La grande chanteuse tzigane russe\
\
I guess it's a real LP\, but it might be a personal medley (?). On the back you can see titles and musicians she plays with. On some tracks\, you can hear Valia and Challain\, Marc de Loutchek or the trio Ivanovitch.\
\
I own other EP\"s from her as well. Unfortunatelly\, no musicians are credited\, but I can say they know how to play! The guitarists are pretty good ones and they play on Selmer. You can hear a piano and a violon as well. I'm quite shure to hear Challain and Valia on some tracks.\
A friend of mine who's writing an Elek Bacsik bio is in connexion with the son of Valia Belinsky\, Valentin Belinsky who wrote his bio on Djangostation ( [url=http://www.djangostation.com/mot.php3?id_mot=1032]http://www.djangostation.com/mot.php3?id_mot=1032[/url] ). He might give us copies of all the stuff he has from his father. Wait and see.\
\
By the way\, Ludmila Lopato is really worth to hear. Very sensual voice\, and she sings in russian and french with beautiful russian accent... lovely! She used to own a russian cabaret rue Lauriston in Paris 16ème (the expensive part of the town...) called the \"Pavillon Russe\". I will try to learn more about it.\
\
No problem to send you copies. \
\
Ted Gottsegen should send me some stuff including the EP from Challain I miss\, but I'm sure you have incredible things. I'm just going to finish my personal discography. If you want I will send it to you. Then you will be able to choose what you want and to complete it with some \"must have\" things! And i guess you have a Mac just as I do\, well we'll have no problems with files!\
\
Just send me your email adress\, it will be more convenient.\
You can join me here:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr\">sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
\
Hope to hear from you\, tchuss\,\
seb",1466,"BBCode","2005-12-09 11:33:58"
1684,194,"[quote=\"stoche\"]\
\
Sorry for the Challain\,[/quote] No problem\, really.\
\
\
[quote]I think he did other records with Ludmila Lopato.[/quote]\
\
 Yes\, especially on Tivoli records\, I think. I really love this russian stuff and was happy to find Yul Brynner and Aliosha Dimitrievitch on Djangostation!!! It´s´such a great record. It´s a shame that Yul wasted his time with making films. \
\
[quote] On some tracks\, you can hear Valia and Challain\, Marc de Loutchek or the trio Ivanovitch.[/quote] \
\
Who is the \"Trio Ivanovitch? I have a lovely LP of \"Les Tziganes Ivanovich\" with the title \"Me sem Rom (Je suis un Tzigane)\". This are Petro\, Slobodan\, Andrei and Georgui Ivanovitch. (Btw you can figure out that Angelo Debarre stole his legendary guitar version of \"L´Alouette\" from that record - there it is played with a Balalaika). Is the \"Trio Ivanovitch\" another generation?\
\
[quote]I own other EP\"s from her as well. Unfortunatelly\, no musicians are credited\, but I can say they know how to play! The guitarists are pretty good ones and they play on Selmer. You can hear a piano and a violon as well. I'm quite shure to hear Challain and Valia on some tracks.[/quote] \
\
This leads to another question. I know that Challain played with Yoska Nemeth for about 15 years and I have a lot of recordings of Yoska Nemeth\, but it seems as if Challain never played more than \"Umpa Umpa Umpa\" during this 15 years. No little solo - nothing. Or am I wrong?\
\
\
[quote]A friend of mine who's writing an Elek Bacsik bio is in connexion with the son of Valia Belinsky\, Valentin Belinsky who wrote his bio on Djangostation ( [url=http://www.djangostation.com/mot.php3?id_mot=1032]http://www.djangostation.com/mot.php3?id_mot=1032[/url] ).[/quote]\
\
 This bio is brandnew\, isn´t it? It is great. \
\
[quote]He might give us copies of all the stuff he has from his father. Wait and see.[/quote]\
\
 This would be fantastic! As far as I know Valia  worked with Suzy Solidor\, Danielle Darieux and Lucienne Boyer as well. \
\
[quote]By the way\, Ludmila Lopato is really worth to hear. Very sensual voice\, and she sings in russian and french with beautiful russian accent... lovely! She used to own a russian cabaret rue Lauriston in Paris 16ème (the expensive part of the town...) called the \"Pavillon Russe\". I will try to learn more about it.[/quote] \
\
I am looking forward to hear more about this. \
\
[quote]No problem to send you copies. [/quote]\
\
 Is it possible to send wav files via email? I´ll test it.\
\
[quote]Ted Gottsegen should send me some stuff including the EP from Challain I miss\, but I'm sure you have incredible things.[/quote] \
\
I promised Ted to send him a CDR of that EP with a self-made booklet\, but I didn´t succeed to get a proper scan of the EP-Cover until know. I try to send you the wav-files via email and you ´ll have to wait a little bit for the scan. \
\
[quote] I'm just going to finish my personal discography. If you want I will send it to you. Then you will be able to choose what you want and to complete it with some \"must have\" things! And i guess you have a Mac just as I do\, well we'll have no problems with files![/quote] \
\
Really great idea! Do you have a wantlist\, too? If you are looking for some records\, please let me know. I don´t have a personal discography that I could send you soon\, because I have a discography of all the records I ever heard about.  So I have  in my mind which of these I already have and which ones are missing\, but I don´t have a list of records that I have in my collection. \
\
[quote]Just send me your email adress\, it will be more convenient.\
You can join me here:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr\">sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->[/quote]\
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Fine! My email adress is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best\,\
Barengero",1684,"BBCode","2005-12-09 14:36:03"
1690,9,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
These look interesting to me:\
\
[quote]the Solo LP of Lulu Reinhardt\,\
\
Häns´che Weiss (do you know his CD \"Special at Lloyds\"?)\
\
 two rare LPs of Marcel-Bianchi \"St. Juan Le Pins\" and \"Una Noche en Lisboa\" (unfortunately both are a little bit noisy). [/quote]\
\
If there's anything from your collection that you think I have to hear\, please let me know. I don't have to much German stuff...so this will be nice  !\
\
[quote] Yes\, I am addicted to this style since I heard Häns´che Weiss for the first time in 1978. I was 16 years old then. [/quote]\
\
Cool that you saw him play!\
\
[quote]I ´ll try to launch a review in the german guitar journal \"Akustik Gitarre\" if you don´t mind. [/quote]\
\
That would be great...thanks!\
\
You can download Tchan Tchou here: [url=http://djangobooks.com/download/]http://djangobooks.com/download/[/url]\
\
'm",1667,"BBCode","2005-12-10 00:41:21"
1693,15,"Hi Phil\,\
\
I have the words and music.  Send me your address and I'll get it down to you... Took me forever to find it online.  Coincidentally it's in the same key as PD's version.\
\
Ron\
Anacortes\, WA",1693,"BBCode","2005-12-10 07:06:53"
1694,194,"Hi Raphael\, \
\
sorry for the long delay\, I don´t know why I didn´t repeat until now. I want to apolgize for this!! Your offer is very generous.  \
\
I am very interested in the recording of Bamboula Ferret and Fapy Lafertin. I have only one mp3 of \"Cést si bon\" and I love it. It woul be fantastic to have the whole record available.\
\
I am very interested in the Baro Ferret/Jo Privat  recordings from 1949\, too. I heard a lot about them.\
\
I already have the other LPs  you mentioned\, but my Bousquet \"Hommage\" is a little bit noisy. So it would be great to have a better one. \
\
Please tell me what you are looking for!! I would be glad if I could help you completing your collection. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",1055,"BBCode","2005-12-10 08:31:38"
1696,75,"Hi\,\
I've uploaded some of the records on my website :\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
I've only put Oe Djovia\, 2 TchanTchou albums and the Hommage a Django album.\
\
Have Fun !\
\
Raphaël",1055,"BBCode","2005-12-10 11:18:21"
1697,75,"Hi\,\
I've uploaded some of the records on my website :\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr]http://raphael.mor.free.fr[/url]\
\
I've only put Oe Djovia\, 2 TchanTchou albums and the Hommage a Django album.\
\
Have Fun !\
\
Raphaël",1070,"BBCode","2005-12-10 11:18:21"
1698,230,"Hi Ron-\
\
thanks for the kind offer\, however\, I found a version through another player here in Portland.\
\
thanks again\, happy holidays!\
\
Phil",1698,"BBCode","2005-12-11 08:17:57"
1704,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
did you see that Jean-Claude has another Ludmila-Lopato-EP on ebay? (TIVOLI 166 PARIS  GUIT JOSE SOLERO C FERRET BASS E PEFFER   JE T OUBLIERAI UN DEUX TROIS POLZO LES JOURS FUIENT )Are you planning to go for this one? If you want to have it\, I would not bid on it and ask you to send me a CDR or a download of it later. If you already have this one\, please let me know. I would do a bid then. \
\
I have tried to send you an email with the Challain-EP\, but it didn´t work. The file is too big for email. Please tell me your postal adress\, so that I can send you a little parcel with a CDR.\
\
Btw if you are interested\, I could write a bio of Marcel Bianchi for Djangostation (in english). Do you know his records \"A Juan Le Pins\" with his wife Denise Varene and \"Una Noche en Lisboa\"? \
\
Best regards\, \
Barengero",1684,"BBCode","2005-12-13 13:46:08"
1707,9,"Hi....my address is:\
\
Michael Horowitz\
7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle WA 98117\
USA\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",1667,"BBCode","2005-12-13 14:44:46"
1710,324,"\"Well everybody already knows what I think of Montagne\"\
\
I don't! I searched for posts with NWilkins and Montagne and couldn't locate you writing about him. If you'd be willing to provide me a link\, I'd appeciate it.\
\
\"Neil - Ribot has a Django inspired band with Jenny Scheinman. They have made some recordings but none has been released - I'd love to hear them!\"\
\
Me to. I'd seen one other mention of this somewhere\, and I haven't forgotten about it. I have a little trouble imagining Ribot playing over a strict Pompe rhythm.\
\
But then again Ribot played those Franz Casseus Haitian classical guitar pieces very straight (obviously completely uncharacteristic for what we think of as his aesthetic). So I know he's not a one trick pony\, from that and from other things he's done for Zorn\, Evan Lurie\, etc.\
\
But is he attracted by the classic quintet sound\, or more by Django's compositions? Whatever he does with Django's music\, I'm dying to hear it.\
\
You collect Ribot's stuff? I recently bought of couple of sort of obscurities. Him playing Ellington tunes in duet with vibraphonist Bill Ware\, and him backing up singer Sarah Jane Morris  on a intimate and wide-ranging set of cover tunes.\
\
Neil",1710,"BBCode","2005-12-14 13:39:52"
1711,324,"\"Well everybody already knows what I think of Montagne\"\
\
I don't! I searched for posts with NWilkins and Montagne and couldn't locate you writing about him. If you'd be willing to provide me a link\, I'd appeciate it.\
\
\"Neil - Ribot has a Django inspired band with Jenny Scheinman. They have made some recordings but none has been released - I'd love to hear them!\"\
\
Me to. I'd seen one other mention of this somewhere\, and I haven't forgotten about it. I have a little trouble imagining Ribot playing over a strict Pompe rhythm.\
\
But then again Ribot played those Franz Casseus Haitian classical guitar pieces very straight (obviously completely uncharacteristic for what we think of as his aesthetic). So I know he's not a one trick pony\, from that and from other things he's done for Zorn\, Evan Lurie\, etc.\
\
But is he attracted by the classic quintet sound\, or more by Django's compositions? Whatever he does with Django's music\, I'm dying to hear it.\
\
You collect Ribot's stuff? I recently bought of couple of sort of obscurities. Him playing Ellington tunes in duet with vibraphonist Bill Ware\, and him backing up singer Sarah Jane Morris  on a intimate and wide-ranging set of cover tunes.\
\
Neil",1711,"BBCode","2005-12-14 13:39:52"
1714,183,"Hey Felix\,\
\
Jorgensen is playing Cafe Nine in January -- check out their schedule cafenine.com -- an early show on a Tuesday. \
\
You should go! I am going to try my best to be there as well.\
\
best\,\
N--\
203-881-1390\
\
ps: I'm assuming your the guy from Newtown/Sandy Hook area",1714,"BBCode","2005-12-17 06:52:00"
1715,358,"Hi\, \
i don't know if you've received my mail I posted on your email adress and telling you can bid on the Lopato EP...\
So yes you can\, I won't bid on it as I already have it.\
Bye\, seb",1684,"BBCode","2005-12-18 03:05:36"
1716,358,"Hi\, \
i don't know if you've received my mail I posted on your email adress and telling you can bid on the Lopato EP...\
So yes you can\, I won't bid on it as I already have it.\
Bye\, seb",1716,"BBCode","2005-12-18 03:05:36"
1717,118,"Hi\, Tom\,\
\
I just got your mail about my TAB key trouble-thanks for the reply\, and sorry for the delay in getting back to you (I don't check that mail too often).  To answer your questions: I started playing guitar in high school\, but gave it up during college (about 13 years ago).  Then maybe eight or nine years ago an old boss of mine gave me her acoustic for housesitting one weekend\, and I got back into it.  I only discovered gypsy jazz when a girlfriend gave me a Django disc in the mid-nineties\, though at that point it seemed like I'd never be able to play it myself.  A few years later (I'm 32 now) I began to teach myself jazz accompaniment and became a voracious record and sheet music hound.\
\
Once I'd learned more about jazz harmony\, Django didn't seem as daunting\, and I knew I wanted to concentrate on gypsy jazz.  And that's really been my musical life for the last three or four years-amassing a collection (there's such great variety within the style!)\, tracking down every learning resource I could\, introducing local players to the style\, etc.  Now that I'm fairly well established\, and playing out\, it feels good to help others new to the style\, as so many others helped me.  I started out helping Steve Royall moderate his Django forum at [url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk]www.hotclub.co.uk[/url] and when Michael started his he asked me to lend a hand here.\
\
Let me know if you've ever got any questions\, or are looking for some rare recording\, etc.\, and I'll be glad to see what I can do.  I noticed you're a Holmesian-always a good sign!  His autodidacticism is a trait that aspiring gypsy jazz players do well to emulate.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1717,"BBCode","2005-12-18 14:07:37"
1719,183,"Hey Felix\,\
\
Jorgensen is playing Cafe Nine in January -- check out their schedule cafenine.com -- an early show on a Tuesday. \
\
You should go! I am going to try my best to be there as well.\
\
best\,\
N--\
203-881-1390\
\
ps: I'm assuming your the guy from Newtown/Sandy Hook area",1719,"BBCode","2005-12-17 06:52:00"
1720,342,"Hello Stuart\,\
\
Hope you are doing well. \
I received my copy of Mandino's DVD\, first thing the \"technical stuff\": good audio/video quality\, still without subtitles\, the bonus is a solo improvisation of a couple of minutes.\
\
With no doubt\, the lesson (given in the same way we saw Dorado with his son in the \"Nuages\" documentary) is very unorthodox for me a mere mortal that grew up under the influence of Carlevaro's technical school and concepts.\
\
I will have to sit for a long while trying to absorb the concepts and technicals showed by Mandino.\
\
Maybe the most important thing\, is even a great pleasure just watch the DVD.\
\
Thank you again for your advise.\
I'll be very glad to offer you a copy of the DVD\, you already bought a copy in video\, then it's considered a backup\, isn't it? :wink:\
\
All the best\,  \
Eduardo",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-19 08:35:26"
1721,194,"Hi\, \
yes I got your message by email. Thank you. I will try to get the Lopato EP and I don´t´go for the Nemeth.\
\
Best\, \
Barengero",1684,"BBCode","2005-12-19 16:10:13"
1723,342,"Hello Stuart\,\
\
Hope you are doing well. \
I received my copy of Mandino's DVD\, first thing the \"technical stuff\": good audio/video quality\, still without subtitles\, the bonus is a solo improvisation of a couple of minutes.\
\
With no doubt\, the lesson (given in the same way we saw Dorado with his son in the \"Nuages\" documentary) is very unorthodox for me a mere mortal that grew up under the influence of Carlevaro's technical school and concepts.\
\
I will have to sit for a long while trying to absorb the concepts and technicals showed by Mandino.\
\
Maybe the most important thing\, is even a great pleasure just watch the DVD.\
\
Thank you again for your advise.\
I'll be very glad to offer you a copy of the DVD\, you already bought a copy in video\, then it's considered a backup\, isn't it? :wink:\
\
All the best\,  \
Eduardo",1623,"BBCode","2005-12-19 08:35:26"
1724,280,"Hi Edu\,\
\
I'm pleased\, and relieved\, that you feel you will find the dvd useful. I feel it's always such a responsibility giving an opinion about something someone else is thinking of purchasing.\
\
I'm mystified why\, when someone has taken the trouble to transfer the programme to a digital format\, they didn't also take advantage of the opportunity to add some form of translation(s) into English and say\, German - it would surely have opened up the market for the dvd considerably. I bought the original version of Roman's \"L'Esprit Manouche\" tutor book when it was only available in French and still found it useful. But when the the English translation came out later on\, I found it added so much to my understanding - I bought a copy of that as well.\
\
If Mandino's really trying to broaden the wider understanding of playing in an authentic manouche style\, why limit the dvd to a French-speaking market? It doesn't make any sense.\
\
Still\, a 'back-up copy' would be very useful as video tape is certainly on the way out as a medium - any idea how much would I need to send you?\
\
I predict you'll get a lot of satisfaction from studying Mandino's technique\, but be careful it doesn't upset your existing style and leave you somewhere in between in 'no man's land'.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-20 04:36:36"
1725,280,"Hi Edu\,\
\
I'm pleased\, and relieved\, that you feel you will find the dvd useful. I feel it's always such a responsibility giving an opinion about something someone else is thinking of purchasing.\
\
I'm mystified why\, when someone has taken the trouble to transfer the programme to a digital format\, they didn't also take advantage of the opportunity to add some form of translation(s) into English and say\, German - it would surely have opened up the market for the dvd considerably. I bought the original version of Roman's \"L'Esprit Manouche\" tutor book when it was only available in French and still found it useful. But when the the English translation came out later on\, I found it added so much to my understanding - I bought a copy of that as well.\
\
If Mandino's really trying to broaden the wider understanding of playing in an authentic manouche style\, why limit the dvd to a French-speaking market? It doesn't make any sense.\
\
Still\, a 'back-up copy' would be very useful as video tape is certainly on the way out as a medium - any idea how much would I need to send you?\
\
I predict you'll get a lot of satisfaction from studying Mandino's technique\, but be careful it doesn't upset your existing style and leave you somewhere in between in 'no man's land'.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart",1615,"BBCode","2005-12-20 04:36:36"
1726,342,"Hello Stuart\,\
\
You are right about the subtitles/translation of the DVD\, but you know that the french people are very \"peculiar\"\, I'm working in permanent contact with our agents in Marseilles and they ever try to pass all the correspondence and documents in French avoiding the use of the English language.\
\
Please just send me a snail address (don't tell anybody)\, I will put the envelope with my biz mail.\
\
Best regards\,\
Eduardo",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-20 07:41:46"
1727,342,"Hello Stuart\,\
\
You are right about the subtitles/translation of the DVD\, but you know that the french people are very \"peculiar\"\, I'm working in permanent contact with our agents in Marseilles and they ever try to pass all the correspondence and documents in French avoiding the use of the English language.\
\
Please just send me a snail address (don't tell anybody)\, I will put the envelope with my biz mail.\
\
Best regards\,\
Eduardo",1623,"BBCode","2005-12-20 07:41:46"
1728,280,"Morning Edu\,\
\
Yes\, it is strange. Although I'm all for a reasonable resistance to many aspects of globalisation - when travelling abroad who wants to see the same shops in New York\, London\, Paris and Budapest? I'm old enough to recall when a trip to Europe was a series of unique experiences\, each involving new languages and cultures as one moved from country to country. Now it seems an ever-increasing trend towards a similar 'pan-European' experience - McDonald's in Venice! Oh well\, I guess that's progress.\
\
Anyway\, that's a very kind offer re. the 'back up'\, and my address details are:-\
\
Horsebrook House\
Horsebrook Lane\
Brewood\
Staffordshire\
ST19 9LT\
United Kingdom\
\
It'll be a 'New Year' present to look forward to - many thanks.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart",1612,"BBCode","2005-12-21 03:55:54"
1729,280,"Morning Edu\,\
\
Yes\, it is strange. Although I'm all for a reasonable resistance to many aspects of globalisation - when travelling abroad who wants to see the same shops in New York\, London\, Paris and Budapest? I'm old enough to recall when a trip to Europe was a series of unique experiences\, each involving new languages and cultures as one moved from country to country. Now it seems an ever-increasing trend towards a similar 'pan-European' experience - McDonald's in Venice! Oh well\, I guess that's progress.\
\
Anyway\, that's a very kind offer re. the 'back up'\, and my address details are:-\
\
Horsebrook House\
Horsebrook Lane\
Brewood\
Staffordshire\
ST19 9LT\
United Kingdom\
\
It'll be a 'New Year' present to look forward to - many thanks.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart",1615,"BBCode","2005-12-21 03:55:54"
1730,183,"Salut: were you at Birdland in NYC?\
\
this is Norman who sold CDs for the gang\
\
N--",1730,"BBCode","2005-12-23 05:04:35"
1731,183,"Salut: were you at Birdland in NYC?\
\
this is Norman who sold CDs for the gang\
\
N--",1731,"BBCode","2005-12-23 05:04:35"
1732,509,"NO\, never been there",1730,"BBCode","2005-12-23 11:14:35"
1733,509,"NO\, never been there",1733,"BBCode","2005-12-23 11:14:35"
1734,118,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Here's Alain's email-I still haven't met him\, but he seemed cordial in his email...\
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Do let me know if you're ever heading our way...I'm playing in a duo/sometime trio that gigs every other Friday up in Shelburne Falls\, which can be a nice town for a family visit...I'll write if I'm heading south!\
\
Take care\,\
Jack.",1734,"BBCode","2005-12-26 17:35:52"
1738,118,"Paul\,\
\
Feel free anytime!  Besides the every other Friday thing (you can find dates here: [url=http://www.myspace.com/swingcaravan]www.myspace.com/swingcaravan[/url] ) we're also playing First Night Northampton again this year.  Short notice\, and I know Providence has a happening New Year's\, but you never know...at any rate\, you're always welcome to call: 413.527.6634\
\
Hope to see you soon\,\
Jack.",1734,"BBCode","2005-12-26 22:00:39"
1740,57,"Hello Stu\,\
How are you? Last i heard from you were some nice waltzes\, a recording of swing for ninine\, and possibly panique. I was wondering if you had come up with any more?\
I've been focusing on school lately\, but am still playing a little on the side. We're going to record some samples in a few days and i'll be sure to send them you're way!\
I read somewhere that the new Bireli dvd is available in europe\, and found the information on djangostation but i can't find anywhere to order it. do you have any suggestions?\
anyway\, thanks and take care. i hope this messege finds you well.\
sincerely\,\
ivan peña",1740,"BBCode","2005-12-30 22:34:15"
1741,518,"Hey Scholzie\,\
\
I just got a new DG-250 and I saw that your signature mentioned you upgraded to a dupont bridge. I'm thinking of buying one online and I was curious where you got yours\, what size you got\, and who put it on. Also\, I really learned a lot from the thread you started on pompe - thanks!\
\
cheers\
Vince",1741,"BBCode","2006-01-01 19:32:59"
1742,518,"Hey Scholzie\,\
\
I just got a new DG-250 and I saw that your signature mentioned you upgraded to a dupont bridge. I'm thinking of buying one online and I was curious where you got yours\, what size you got\, and who put it on. Also\, I really learned a lot from the thread you started on pompe - thanks!\
\
cheers\
Vince",1742,"BBCode","2006-01-01 19:32:59"
1743,522,"Hey Bob\,maybe we could get together and play some tunes.My band is playing the noe valley farmer's market saturday\,january 14\, 10-1.Stop by if you can.Tom",1743,"BBCode","2006-01-02 21:35:16"
1744,522,"Let's get together and play some tunes.Tom",1744,"BBCode","2006-01-02 21:37:40"
1745,522,"Wanna get together and play some tunes?Tom",1745,"BBCode","2006-01-02 21:39:42"
1746,280,"Hi Eduardo\,\
\
Happy New Year to you.\
\
I don't know about you\, but we've just finished a few days holiday over here for Christmas and New Year\, and the weather is currently wet\, cold and grey\, so the arrival of your 'back up' disc yesterday was most welcome.\
\
The 'bonus' material on the dvd version doesn't immediately strike me as anything that special\, but the overall picture and sound quality is a considerable improvement on the VHS version. The structure of the programme has also been significantly changed. On the tape version\, Mandino works through the whole solo on a note-by-note basis before demonstrating how it should be played at half tempo. That demonstration has now been edited into the note-by-note section so that students can see how each section should be played in tempo. I think this gives the viewer a better appreciation of what they are working towards.\
\
The technology of a dvd format also allows for easier movement around the material\, rather than the hit-and-miss element of fast forward/rewind process of tape.\
\
Many thanks again for sending it through to me - I think it'll give me the motivation to revisit the solo and see if I can improve my performance.\
\
Best wishes\,\
Stuart",1612,"BBCode","2006-01-04 03:02:35"
1747,280,"Hi Eduardo\,\
\
Happy New Year to you.\
\
I don't know about you\, but we've just finished a few days holiday over here for Christmas and New Year\, and the weather is currently wet\, cold and grey\, so the arrival of your 'back up' disc yesterday was most welcome.\
\
The 'bonus' material on the dvd version doesn't immediately strike me as anything that special\, but the overall picture and sound quality is a considerable improvement on the VHS version. The structure of the programme has also been significantly changed. On the tape version\, Mandino works through the whole solo on a note-by-note basis before demonstrating how it should be played at half tempo. That demonstration has now been edited into the note-by-note section so that students can see how each section should be played in tempo. I think this gives the viewer a better appreciation of what they are working towards.\
\
The technology of a dvd format also allows for easier movement around the material\, rather than the hit-and-miss element of fast forward/rewind process of tape.\
\
Many thanks again for sending it through to me - I think it'll give me the motivation to revisit the solo and see if I can improve my performance.\
\
Best wishes\,\
Stuart",1615,"BBCode","2006-01-04 03:02:35"
1756,57,"Hello Stu\,\
How are you? Last i heard from you were some nice waltzes\, a recording of swing for ninine\, and possibly panique. I was wondering if you had come up with any more?\
I've been focusing on school lately\, but am still playing a little on the side. We're going to record some samples in a few days and i'll be sure to send them you're way!\
I read somewhere that the new Bireli dvd is available in europe\, and found the information on djangostation but i can't find anywhere to order it. do you have any suggestions?\
anyway\, thanks and take care. i hope this messege finds you well.\
sincerely\,\
ivan peña",1756,"BBCode","2005-12-30 22:34:15"
1757,220,"Hi Ivan\
Happy new year\
I've recorded some stuff that you can hear on Godefroy Maruejouls website--i use his guitars\
Do a search for his name on google\
for the bireli dvd try\
 http:// [url=http://www.hmv.co.uk]www.hmv.co.uk[/url]\
Its fantastic!!\
See you soon\
Stu",1740,"BBCode","2006-01-06 06:02:52"
1761,522,"Wanna get together and play some tunes?Tom",1761,"BBCode","2006-01-02 21:39:42"
1762,156,"sure i'm in amsterdam right now\, i get back around the 11th of jan.  i'l give you a pm when i get back!\
cheers\,\
nick",1745,"BBCode","2006-01-06 07:34:07"
1763,156,"sure i'm in amsterdam right now\, i get back around the 11th of jan.  i'l give you a pm when i get back!\
cheers\,\
nick",1763,"BBCode","2006-01-06 07:34:07"
1773,220,"Hi Ivan\
Happy new year\
I've recorded some stuff that you can hear on Godefroy Maruejouls website--i use his guitars\
Do a search for his name on google\
for the bireli dvd try\
 http:// [url=http://www.hmv.co.uk]www.hmv.co.uk[/url]\
Its fantastic!!\
See you soon\
Stu",1773,"BBCode","2006-01-06 06:02:52"
1784,533,"im under cover\, my user name is as u can see les yeux noir\
had my first lesson today w. Gustav ! love you",1784,"BBCode","2006-01-11 08:45:06"
1786,533,"im under cover\, my user name is as u can see les yeux noir\
had my first lesson today w. Gustav ! love you",1786,"BBCode","2006-01-11 08:45:06"
1787,285,"Great\, remember the gypsy picking\, love you.",1784,"BBCode","2006-01-12 02:41:34"
1788,285,"Great\, remember the gypsy picking\, love you.",1788,"BBCode","2006-01-12 02:41:34"
1793,156,"Hey Tom\,\
\
Back in SF... If you would like to get together and play that would be great.  I live over in the sunset\, but my place isn't the best place to play( my roomates like to bitch and moan).  I'm a little tied up this weekend taking care of loose ends before I start school next week\, but I'm free most evenings of the week if that works for you.  \
cheers\,\
Nick\
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415-867-0355",1745,"BBCode","2006-01-13 11:54:34"
1794,156,"Hey Tom\,\
\
Back in SF... If you would like to get together and play that would be great.  I live over in the sunset\, but my place isn't the best place to play( my roomates like to bitch and moan).  I'm a little tied up this weekend taking care of loose ends before I start school next week\, but I'm free most evenings of the week if that works for you.  \
cheers\,\
Nick\
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415-867-0355",1763,"BBCode","2006-01-13 11:54:34"
1798,516,"Hi\, I'm interested!\
\
  I think I like  Fapy -   Where can I find this CD?  \
\
  Thanks For Your Help\,\
\
  Elliot",1798,"BBCode","2006-01-15 10:48:45"
1801,75,"you can download it on my web site : [url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/Bamboula%20Ferret/OE%20DJOEVIA/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/Bamboula%20F ... 20DJOEVIA/[/url]\
\
I put it there only because there is no way to buy it :) I'm against piracy.\
\
Some people don't like the singing of Bamboulat Ferret\, but I find it amusing and nice\, and the guitar riffs of fapy behind are really great.\
Enjoy\, and let me know what you think about it \
Raphael",1801,"BBCode","2006-01-15 10:55:22"
1802,516,"Hi -\
\
  I'm listing to it now - fantastic!  Never heard anything like it before. Ferret's voice is relaxed and easy\, and conveys the feeling of the music perfectly.  I\
see what you mean about Fapy's playing - he's great at keeping it fresh...  amazing fill-ins.  Alpha Negro took me by surprise at its bluesy quality. The sound quality is amazing as well\, and without a bass I can really hear what he is doing.  I like the way he lets notes sustain at the end of his phrases.  Plus he really has that great snap and bounce.\
\
  Thank you so much - you really broadened my horizon with that one.\
\
   Elliot",1798,"BBCode","2006-01-15 12:47:43"
1817,183,"Hi Tom\,\
\
I'm an old friend of Peter Brazier's -- but I met you long ago at one rainy Brandywine (I played snare/brushes at your campsite jam) then much later at the Stony Creek Puppethouse with Dan Hicks and the Suckettes (remember that one?).\
\
Anyhow\, I can make a DVD for you of the whole Archtop Eddy \"Gypsies at L'Esprit Manouche\" if you need one... probably more Fapy on there than anyone else\, but it is captivating! \
\
Send me your address\, if you would like one.\
\
BTW\, I was at Birdland this year Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday (first time for me) but didn't see you: saw Barry from Philly and we talked about you a bit.\
\
best\,\
N--",1817,"BBCode","2006-01-18 18:50:40"
1818,183,"Hi Tom\,\
\
I'm an old friend of Peter Brazier's -- but I met you long ago at one rainy Brandywine (I played snare/brushes at your campsite jam) then much later at the Stony Creek Puppethouse with Dan Hicks and the Suckettes (remember that one?).\
\
Anyhow\, I can make a DVD for you of the whole Archtop Eddy \"Gypsies at L'Esprit Manouche\" if you need one... probably more Fapy on there than anyone else\, but it is captivating! \
\
Send me your address\, if you would like one.\
\
BTW\, I was at Birdland this year Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday (first time for me) but didn't see you: saw Barry from Philly and we talked about you a bit.\
\
best\,\
N--",1818,"BBCode","2006-01-18 18:50:40"
1819,47,"hey Plankity\
Its all coming back to me now\, I think I ate too much lobster at stony creek\
I have some pics of those great puppets and a couple of susan with her hair in curlers. We got a xmas card from Peter with no return address do you have his new one? I would love a copy of that video can I send you some $ for stamps and trouble?   ?s   ?s    ?s  My Address is 2810 Parkview Terrace\
Baltimore MD 21214\
Thanks \
Keep in Touch\
Tom",1819,"BBCode","2006-01-18 20:39:30"
1821,47,"hey Plankity\
Its all coming back to me now\, I think I ate too much lobster at stony creek\
I have some pics of those great puppets and a couple of susan with her hair in curlers. We got a xmas card from Peter with no return address do you have his new one? I would love a copy of that video can I send you some $ for stamps and trouble?   ?s   ?s    ?s  My Address is 2810 Parkview Terrace\
Baltimore MD 21214\
Thanks \
Keep in Touch\
Tom",1821,"BBCode","2006-01-18 20:39:30"
1822,183,"Peter sent me some mail about a year ago but alas and alack: he is not much for electronic nor am I much for putting pen to paper. I *did* get an email from him around January One\, where he used Penny's email\, which is:\
\
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\
In the mail\, he claimed he has plans to visit the US this summer\, so who knows??? Drop him a line\, via her and hope for the best.\
\
In the meantime\, I will make a copy disc and send it your way.\
\
best\,\
Norman Plankey",1819,"BBCode","2006-01-19 04:10:57"
1824,183,"Peter sent me some mail about a year ago but alas and alack: he is not much for electronic nor am I much for putting pen to paper. I *did* get an email from him around January One\, where he used Penny's email\, which is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:penny.millar@btinternet.com\">penny.millar@btinternet.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
In the mail\, he claimed he has plans to visit the US this summer\, so who knows??? Drop him a line\, via her and hope for the best.\
\
In the meantime\, I will make a copy disc and send it your way.\
\
best\,\
Norman Plankey",1824,"BBCode","2006-01-19 04:10:57"
1825,57,"it's been so long! how are you? what's new? done with school? in nova scotia? \"peace dawg\"",1825,"BBCode","2006-01-19 08:39:14"
1826,57,"it's been so long! how are you? what's new? done with school? in nova scotia? \"peace dawg\"\
an old friend\, eevin",1825,"BBCode","2006-01-19 08:39:34"
1827,57,"it's been so long! how are you? what's new? done with school? in nova scotia? \"peace dawg\"",1827,"BBCode","2006-01-19 08:39:14"
1828,57,"it's been so long! how are you? what's new? done with school? in nova scotia? \"peace dawg\"\
an old friend\, eevin",1827,"BBCode","2006-01-19 08:39:34"
1829,183,"Hi Tom:\
\
I sent the disc out today\, you should have it by Monday.\
\
A genesis of the program: Archtop Eddy ventured to Birmingham in 2003 for the festival with his video gear and got some pretty juicy footage. He then edited it and created a group of first generation master dubs that were distributed to people who agreed to make copies of their copies (and so on and so on). This was all done on VHS tape. In late 2004\, I received a bunch of materials from a guy in Ohio who had snubbed me at a festival earlier in June - he must have felt bad about it because he really sent me a ton of CD dubs\, DVD dubs and videos. Included was the L'Esprit\, both on tape and DVD. The obvious advantage of DVD over video tape has always been the chapters and this DVD has none\, so I took it upon myself to re-author it\, complete with cheesy chapter menus\, etc. The finished product is so-so (the tape Ohio-guy used was several generations away from the first round and there are a couple of video tape glitches\, but it was what I had). I gave a copy of the DVD to my friend Larry Urbon and he said \"This sucks!\" and proceeded to pull out a brand-new copy of the first generation VHS copies\, which I now have and may windup re-doing sometime soon.  \
\
Let me know 1) if it plays ok and 2) how you like it. The Angelo stuff had Chris Garrick on fiddle\, Fapy uses Tim K. Nice set by Note Manouche (listen for the Day Tripper lick). Tchavalo is truly the enlightened one\, for all his drunken slovenliness.\
\
Enjoy!\
N--",1819,"BBCode","2006-01-20 16:11:13"
1830,183,"Hi Tom:\
\
I sent the disc out today\, you should have it by Monday.\
\
A genesis of the program: Archtop Eddy ventured to Birmingham in 2003 for the festival with his video gear and got some pretty juicy footage. He then edited it and created a group of first generation master dubs that were distributed to people who agreed to make copies of their copies (and so on and so on). This was all done on VHS tape. In late 2004\, I received a bunch of materials from a guy in Ohio who had snubbed me at a festival earlier in June - he must have felt bad about it because he really sent me a ton of CD dubs\, DVD dubs and videos. Included was the L'Esprit\, both on tape and DVD. The obvious advantage of DVD over video tape has always been the chapters and this DVD has none\, so I took it upon myself to re-author it\, complete with cheesy chapter menus\, etc. The finished product is so-so (the tape Ohio-guy used was several generations away from the first round and there are a couple of video tape glitches\, but it was what I had). I gave a copy of the DVD to my friend Larry Urbon and he said \"This sucks!\" and proceeded to pull out a brand-new copy of the first generation VHS copies\, which I now have and may windup re-doing sometime soon.  \
\
Let me know 1) if it plays ok and 2) how you like it. The Angelo stuff had Chris Garrick on fiddle\, Fapy uses Tim K. Nice set by Note Manouche (listen for the Day Tripper lick). Tchavalo is truly the enlightened one\, for all his drunken slovenliness.\
\
Enjoy!\
N--",1824,"BBCode","2006-01-20 16:11:13"
1832,285,"Andreas\,\
\
I have made you the video of your gig at the quecumbar\, could you remind me of your address and I will put it in the post.\
\
Thanks alot and sorry for the delay\,\
\
Robin",1832,"BBCode","2006-01-21 04:01:31"
1833,125,"Thanks man!\
Andreas Öberg\
Furusundsgatan 5\, 4tr\
115 37 Stockholm\
Sweden",1833,"BBCode","2006-01-21 08:41:57"
1842,398,"Hi Barengero\
\
Thanks for the info!\
By the way\, I have two more recent recordings of Lulu.\
One is called \"Live Konzert\" and the other is \"Lulu Reinhart-Dodi Schumaker Gypsy Swing\"\
\
Have you heard those?\
\
Cheers\
Mark (Titi)",1842,"BBCode","2006-01-24 14:22:28"
1845,442,"Really Djangofest Binghamton?  Where? How? Who? What?\
Is it a Nick Lehr production?\
\
My frustration with the lack of Gypsy Jazz in the NOrtheast has brought me to the starting of planning a Djangofest Buffalo in April of '07.  Stay tuned for me details.\
I hope to have at least Angelo Debarre\, Ensamble Zaiti\, Stephane Wrembel and others.",1845,"BBCode","2006-01-25 09:55:41"
1847,398,"Hi Barengero\
\
Thanks for the info!\
By the way\, I have two more recent recordings of Lulu.\
One is called \"Live Konzert\" and the other is \"Lulu Reinhart-Dodi Schumaker Gypsy Swing\"\
\
Have you heard those?\
\
Cheers\
Mark (Titi)",1847,"BBCode","2006-01-24 14:22:28"
1848,148,"Sorry...that was just a joke.  Didn't mean to get your hopes up.  I was just imagining a Djangofest Binghamton instead of a Djangofest NYC and all the whining the NYC folks would do if they had to drive there\, kinda like the way I was whining about driving to Laguna.  :wink:   Maybe I should have picked a more obscure town like Pottsdam or Nyack or something.  Actually\, Binghamton might be a good place for a Djangofest.  If I remember correctly\, it's a pretty good-sized city.\
\
Best of luck getting the festival in Buffalo together.  The line-up you're considering sounds really cool.",1845,"BBCode","2006-01-25 10:55:19"
1849,194,"Hi Titi\, \
\
thank you very much for your message. I know (and have) the LP Lulu made with the Dodi Schumacher Ensemble. But I don´t´know a \"Live\" recording! Would you please give me more informations about this? Is it possible to trade this recordings? What are you looking for?\
\
Best\, \
\
Barengero",1842,"BBCode","2006-01-25 10:56:27"
1851,148,"Sorry...that was just a joke.  Didn't mean to get your hopes up.  I was just imagining a Djangofest Binghamton instead of a Djangofest NYC and all the whining the NYC folks would do if they had to drive there\, kinda like the way I was whining about driving to Laguna.  :wink:   Maybe I should have picked a more obscure town like Pottsdam or Nyack or something.  Actually\, Binghamton might be a good place for a Djangofest.  If I remember correctly\, it's a pretty good-sized city.\
\
Best of luck getting the festival in Buffalo together.  The line-up you're considering sounds really cool.",1851,"BBCode","2006-01-25 10:55:19"
1854,3,"Hi Josh\
\
They wanted to play NY\, but things didn't work out so it looks like they won't be doing it. The guy who organizes the guitar festival thing has already booked their flights\, they leave around the 10th or something  of april\, before that\, there is a recording session here so traveling would be impossible \
\
If you think you can organize something\, maybe you should collaborate with Andrew Lawrence ([url=http://www.acousticguitarnetwork.org]www.acousticguitarnetwork.org[/url]) and see if you can do something in may or june.. I know for a fact that Lollo Meier (Fapy\
's nephew) will be in Burlington\, VT  in June\, and he is looking for gigs in the surrounding area\
\
I'm also trying to get Paulus Schafer here\, in early July.\
\
Cheers! and good luck with everything\, if u need help contacting anyone let me know.\
\
D",1854,"BBCode","2006-01-26 05:54:17"
1862,366,"Hi Gabe.\
\
Does it have a case? Will you take PayPal?\
\
I bought one and very stupidly sold it. Now I wish I hadn't and want to buy another.\
\
Best\,\
\
John",1862,"BBCode","2006-01-27 13:13:11"
1865,552,"Sorry\, no case.  But I have the original box within a box that it came in from Elderly.  This is a really good one... they do a great set up job.  It plays like a dream.  I simply have too many guitars in our small apartment.  It's brand new\, no blemishes or scratches whatsoever\, restrung with Argentines and a big improvement to the tailpiece by lining it with leather.  Paypal is fine.\
Gabe",1865,"BBCode","2006-01-27 13:52:52"
1866,366,"Where are you located? I am in Philly...\
\
Do you have pics?\
\
thanks.",1862,"BBCode","2006-01-27 13:57:29"
1867,40,"Hey Stu\, did you ever end up selling your Marin. If not would you still want to?? What was your over all assesment of these guitars. How did it sound in comparison to other Sel/Mac's you have played.\
Thanks for the info",1867,"BBCode","2006-01-27 14:05:07"
1870,552,"sure\, send me your email address and I will send you a couple of pictures.\
I am in NYC.\
Gabe",1865,"BBCode","2006-01-27 14:20:46"
1871,366,"Hi Gabe\,\
\
Pls mail pics to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john@sugarinthegourd.com\">john@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
\
John",1862,"BBCode","2006-01-27 14:54:21"
1874,552,"I will try to do it tonight but have to feed and put my daughter to bed first.  If not tonight first thing tomorrow am.\
Gabe",1865,"BBCode","2006-01-27 15:00:20"
1875,366,"No problem. Just put 2 of my 3 to bed...\
\
John",1862,"BBCode","2006-01-27 15:56:54"
1878,552,"just sent you a couple of pictures from my yahoo address.",1865,"BBCode","2006-01-28 07:18:26"
1882,552,"I will cover shipping to you via ups ground.\
my paypal account is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@sixmoremiles.com\">info@sixmoremiles.com</a><!-- e --> if you decide to buy it.\
Gabe",1865,"BBCode","2006-01-28 14:42:18"
1883,47,"Hey Plankity\
Thanks for the dvd I haven't watched the whole thing yet but what I did get to see was great!!!! Things have been a little crazy around here\, The Blue Rhythm Boys are gearing up to make our 2nd recording (do you have the first one?) And we are showcasing in Austin in 2 weeks at the folk alliance.\
If you are ever down this way give me a call .\
Best \
Tom",1883,"BBCode","2006-01-29 08:02:31"
1884,47,"Hey Plankity\
Thanks for the dvd I haven't watched the whole thing yet but what I did get to see was great!!!! Things have been a little crazy around here\, The Blue Rhythm Boys are gearing up to make our 2nd recording (do you have the first one?) And we are showcasing in Austin in 2 weeks at the folk alliance.\
If you are ever down this way give me a call .\
Best \
Tom",1884,"BBCode","2006-01-29 08:02:31"
1885,183,"[quote=\"mitch251\"]Hey Plankity\
Thanks for the dvd I haven't watched the whole thing yet but what I did get to see was great!!!! Things have been a little crazy around here\, The Blue Rhythm Boys are gearing up to make our 2nd recording (do you have the first one?) And we are showcasing in Austin in 2 weeks at the folk alliance.\
If you are ever down this way give me a call .\
Best \
Tom[/quote]\
\
Don't have that one: I heard Peter's copy and it all sounded good (great in fact) and the one with Kevin -- all cool\, well recorded and not over-produced!\
\
Glad you liked the DVD!\
\
best\,\
N--",1883,"BBCode","2006-01-29 08:14:03"
1886,183,"[quote=\"mitch251\"]Hey Plankity\
Thanks for the dvd I haven't watched the whole thing yet but what I did get to see was great!!!! Things have been a little crazy around here\, The Blue Rhythm Boys are gearing up to make our 2nd recording (do you have the first one?) And we are showcasing in Austin in 2 weeks at the folk alliance.\
If you are ever down this way give me a call .\
Best \
Tom[/quote]\
\
Don't have that one: I heard Peter's copy and it all sounded good (great in fact) and the one with Kevin -- all cool\, well recorded and not over-produced!\
\
Glad you liked the DVD!\
\
best\,\
N--",1886,"BBCode","2006-01-29 08:14:03"
1887,47,"Hey Plankity\
I know your address is probably on the envelope you sent me but send it to me just in case and I will send you a copy of Monday Mornin Blues.\
Here is my regular email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitch251@comcast.net\">mitch251@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> just write me back there.\
Thanks \
Tom",1883,"BBCode","2006-01-29 08:55:59"
1888,47,"Hey Plankity\
I know your address is probably on the envelope you sent me but send it to me just in case and I will send you a copy of Monday Mornin Blues.\
Here is my regular email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitch251@comcast.net\">mitch251@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> just write me back there.\
Thanks \
Tom",1884,"BBCode","2006-01-29 08:55:59"
1890,558,"Hi Caleb\,\
Do you have any contacts in your area to help get the word out about the Manouche Fest in Waldo on MArch 11? Any info would be appreciated\,\
Thanks\,\
Teri LaMarco\
The Music Tree",1890,"BBCode","2006-02-01 14:16:57"
1891,40,"I am the asst manager at a music store so if you have any flyers or anything or want us to sell tickets we can.  I know everyone in the area who is into the music (at least I am pretty sure I do) and I paln on getting the word out. Are there any hotels or motels in Waldo would you have to stay in Gainesville? let me know anything you need for the festival I am down to help out.",1891,"BBCode","2006-02-01 14:44:26"
1894,558,"Great Caleb! Thanks for your help\, I will get back to you with info. Should I contact you here? My email address is:\
info@musicgrowshere. com\
Thanks\, Teri",1890,"BBCode","2006-02-01 15:05:46"
1895,40,"You can e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:eirefire1@hotmail.com\">eirefire1@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. or call me at (850)294-2989\
 those would be the best way to get me.",1891,"BBCode","2006-02-01 15:31:36"
1897,558,"Hi Josh\,\
Hope you can make it to the Festival on March 11. Do you have any contacts or info on how we can promote this event in your area?\
Many Thanks\,\
Teri\
The Music Tree\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@musicgrowshere.com\">info@musicgrowshere.com</a><!-- e -->",1897,"BBCode","2006-02-01 17:37:38"
1898,558,"Hi Josh\,\
Hope you can make it to the Festival on March 11. Do you have any contacts or info on how we can promote this event in your area?\
Many Thanks\,\
Teri\
The Music Tree\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@musicgrowshere.com\">info@musicgrowshere.com</a><!-- e -->",1890,"BBCode","2006-02-01 17:37:38"
1899,523,"Hi Teri -- I could spread the word among fellow musicians in the Tampa Bay area. I may be able to get a few guys to send out a note to their e-mail subscribers with info. Our list is small\, but I'll definitely mention your event in our next update. \
\
I also have some friends who run a weekly swing dance. Some of their regulars may be interested in Gypsy Jazz. I'll see if they'd consider mentioning it. Their mailing list is HUGE.  You can find them at [url=http://www.savoysouth.com]www.savoysouth.com[/url] \
\
The Weekly Planet is the most popular entertainment guide around here.\
\
The St Pete Times has a Weekender section that covers local entertainment. You might consider an ad with them or the Tampa Tribune.\
\
I'm a newbie to Gypsy Jazz\, so I can't really say how much interest there is around here. My teacher\, Larry Camp\, has a great Gypsy Group called Impromptu ([url=http://www.impromptujazz.com]www.impromptujazz.com[/url]) I'll be sure to let him know this is happening.\
\
I'm a full time musician\, so chances are\, a gig will come up for that night. If not\, I'm definitely heading up. I wish you the best of luck with this and future endeavors.\
\
Josh Gibson\
[url=http://www.whollycatsband.com]www.whollycatsband.com[/url]",1897,"BBCode","2006-02-01 17:58:49"
1900,523,"Hi Teri -- I could spread the word among fellow musicians in the Tampa Bay area. I may be able to get a few guys to send out a note to their e-mail subscribers with info. Our list is small\, but I'll definitely mention your event in our next update. \
\
I also have some friends who run a weekly swing dance. Some of their regulars may be interested in Gypsy Jazz. I'll see if they'd consider mentioning it. Their mailing list is HUGE.  You can find them at [url=http://www.savoysouth.com]www.savoysouth.com[/url] \
\
The Weekly Planet is the most popular entertainment guide around here.\
\
The St Pete Times has a Weekender section that covers local entertainment. You might consider an ad with them or the Tampa Tribune.\
\
I'm a newbie to Gypsy Jazz\, so I can't really say how much interest there is around here. My teacher\, Larry Camp\, has a great Gypsy Group called Impromptu ([url=http://www.impromptujazz.com]www.impromptujazz.com[/url]) I'll be sure to let him know this is happening.\
\
I'm a full time musician\, so chances are\, a gig will come up for that night. If not\, I'm definitely heading up. I wish you the best of luck with this and future endeavors.\
\
Josh Gibson\
[url=http://www.whollycatsband.com]www.whollycatsband.com[/url]",1900,"BBCode","2006-02-01 17:58:49"
1901,194,"Hallo\, \
\
ich wohne in Münster. Und Du?\
\
Gruß\
Barengero",1901,"BBCode","2006-02-02 15:19:25"
1903,529,"Hallo\, Barengero!\
Danke für die schnelle Antwort. Ich wohne bei Heidelberg. Und natürlich hast du recht\, am besten wir bleiben im Forum bei Englisch  :lol: \
Wie  bitte? Biréli hat eine Komposition namens \"stretch\" geschrieben??? Auf welchem Album denn? Mein Pseudonym hat nichts mit Biréli zu tun (aber ich habe ihn letztes Jahr zweimal live gehört\, den Außerirdischen...).\
Gute Nacht\
stretch",1901,"BBCode","2006-02-02 15:30:55"
1904,529,"Hallo\, Barengero!\
Danke für die schnelle Antwort. Ich wohne bei Heidelberg. Und natürlich hast du recht\, am besten wir bleiben im Forum bei Englisch  :lol: \
Wie  bitte? Biréli hat eine Komposition namens \"stretch\" geschrieben??? Auf welchem Album denn? Mein Pseudonym hat nichts mit Biréli zu tun (aber ich habe ihn letztes Jahr zweimal live gehört\, den Außerirdischen...).\
Gute Nacht\
stretch",1904,"BBCode","2006-02-02 15:30:55"
1905,194,"Hallo\, \
\
die Komposition ist auf der CD \"Acoustic Moments\". \
\
Gute Nacht\, \
Barengero",1901,"BBCode","2006-02-02 15:32:49"
1909,75,"Salut Dennis\,\
\
Voila le mail avec lequel arjen m'a envoyé la photot :\
Arjen Keijzer &lt;akplectrums@wanadoo.nl&gt;\
\
A plus !\
Raphael",1909,"BBCode","2006-02-05 02:59:36"
1917,5,"Thanks for the invite.  I can't make it though.\
\
greg",1917,"BBCode","2006-02-06 16:23:59"
1919,123,"Hey nice one Robin\,\
\
really enjoyed the gig last night\, we must meet again!",1919,"BBCode","2006-02-07 06:36:31"
1920,123,"Hey nice one Robin\,\
\
really enjoyed the gig last night\, we must meet again!",1920,"BBCode","2006-02-07 06:36:31"
1921,285,"Yeh it was really great\, I think we play good together.\
\
I hope its alright that I posted these clips\,\
\
see you soon\, maby Thursday night for Quecumbar birthday\,\
\
Robin",1919,"BBCode","2006-02-07 07:44:51"
1922,285,"Yeh it was really great\, I think we play good together.\
\
I hope its alright that I posted these clips\,\
\
see you soon\, maby Thursday night for Quecumbar birthday\,\
\
Robin",1922,"BBCode","2006-02-07 07:44:51"
1923,123,"[quote=\"RKatz\"]Yeh it was really great\, I think we play good together.\
\
I hope its alright that I posted these clips\,\
\
see you soon\, maby Thursday night for Quecumbar birthday\,\
\
Robin[/quote]\
\
of course it's ok to post those clips\, just as long as you make me a copy of the video!\
\
won't be able to make it on thursday\, but hope to see you soon\
\
Tim",1919,"BBCode","2006-02-07 08:56:39"
1924,123,"[quote=\"RKatz\"]Yeh it was really great\, I think we play good together.\
\
I hope its alright that I posted these clips\,\
\
see you soon\, maby Thursday night for Quecumbar birthday\,\
\
Robin[/quote]\
\
of course it's ok to post those clips\, just as long as you make me a copy of the video!\
\
won't be able to make it on thursday\, but hope to see you soon\
\
Tim",1920,"BBCode","2006-02-07 08:56:39"
1925,258,"First let me say you are a badass!!!!! I'm sure you hear that alot\, but let me be the first from Kansas (united states) to say so! I really dig your playing.\
I am going to make the journey to Samois  this year for the first time. I have spent hours on the forum\, webpages etc picking up tips for my first time. Have you ever been? Do you know if I need to make a reservation to camp at the festival? Does it cost to camp? Is it acceptable for a \"non-rude\" american to camp? Any tips would be great. I'm so excited about going. Thanks so much for your time!\
Shane Marler",1925,"BBCode","2006-02-07 10:55:28"
1926,258,"First let me say you are a badass!!!!! I'm sure you hear that alot\, but let me be the first from Kansas (united states) to say so! I really dig your playing.\
I am going to make the journey to Samois  this year for the first time. I have spent hours on the forum\, webpages etc picking up tips for my first time. Have you ever been? Do you know if I need to make a reservation to camp at the festival? Does it cost to camp? Is it acceptable for a \"non-rude\" american to camp? Any tips would be great. I'm so excited about going. Thanks so much for your time!\
Shane Marler",1926,"BBCode","2006-02-07 10:55:28"
1928,125,"Hi Shane.\
Thanks for your mail\, I'm glad you like my playing:)\
I've been to Samois three times and it's great fun. You can always get a spot at the camping but if you want a decent one\, you have to be there thursday morning or so\, it's get preatty packed after that..Everyone is welcome there and you'll find a lot of people to play with and hang out with:)\
I've been staying in hotels because I need some sleep\, there's always someone playing at the campsite...\
I'll see you in Samois:)\
Regards\
Andreas",1925,"BBCode","2006-02-07 14:29:59"
1929,573,"[b]Django Cartoon by David Williams[/b]",1929,"BBCode","2006-02-07 14:46:58"
1932,258,"Andreas\,\
  Thanks so much for replying to my message. We are flying into Paris the Sunday before the festival. So we should have plenty of time to pick a camping spot. I'm glad to hear you will be there. I would like it very much if i could meet you and play a tune or two. Are you going to perform at Samois this year? If not I would love to see you somewhere else. I will be in France/Belgium June 18 -  July 3 so hopefully I will see you. Are there alot of Americans at the festival? I hope you europeans don't all think we are Americans are jerks\, its just a few!!! Some of us really enjoy this music!\
Thank you again so much for your time\, you made my day!\
Sincerely\,\
Shane Marler",1925,"BBCode","2006-02-07 19:29:22"
1933,40,"Hey Andreas I wanted to send you a quick message and tel you how much I am enjoying he book reaaly good stuff in there. I was also wondering if you had a lead sheet for September blues off of the last album? Funny Story- Last wednesday at Jazz Seminar on of the things we had to do was bring in some new jazz (you were supposed to bring in music we didn't think anyone had heard) so easy enough I had just got your new book and album so I brought it. Needless to say you're famous with the FSU Jazz dept. Hopefully a lot of people will be ordering your album from Michael. Anyway one of the tunes people loved was September blues. My favorite is My kind of Bebop but thats me. Anyway if you do great if not I'll tell cats to buy the album and figure it out by ear.",1933,"BBCode","2006-02-07 20:00:23"
1934,258,"Andreas\,\
  Thanks so much for replying to my message. We are flying into Paris the Sunday before the festival. So we should have plenty of time to pick a camping spot. I'm glad to hear you will be there. I would like it very much if i could meet you and play a tune or two. Are you going to perform at Samois this year? If not I would love to see you somewhere else. I will be in France/Belgium June 18 -  July 3 so hopefully I will see you. Are there alot of Americans at the festival? I hope you europeans don't all think we are Americans are jerks\, its just a few!!! Some of us really enjoy this music!\
Thank you again so much for your time\, you made my day!\
Sincerely\,\
Shane Marler",1926,"BBCode","2006-02-07 19:29:22"
1936,125,"Hi Shane\
I'm not sure if I'll be performing at the festival or not. Patrick Saussois is putting in a good word for there me so we'll see..\
I'll be in Samois in any case and I'll probably play a jazz festival in the Strasbourg-area a few days before Samois.\
I'm sure we'll meet in Samois\, come and say hi if you see me around.\
Last year there were a lot of Americans and all of them were really nice:)\
Best Regards\
Andreas",1925,"BBCode","2006-02-10 12:33:17"
1939,98,"Carter ...\
    I met you last August at a show in chicago ... \
I asked if you could put up a poster or 2 for DFSW this year and you asked me to get back with you closer to the dates ...\
\
Could you send me a snail mail address and I'll send out a few flyers ...\
thanks\,\
miller and debs\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:miller_adams@sra.com\">miller_adams@sra.com</a><!-- e -->",1939,"BBCode","2006-02-10 14:51:23"
1941,258,"Thanks\, I'll look you up when I get there!\
Take care Andreas\
Regards\,\
Shane Marler",1925,"BBCode","2006-02-12 07:11:49"
1942,258,"Thanks\, I'll look you up when I get there!\
Take care Andreas\
Regards\,\
Shane Marler",1926,"BBCode","2006-02-12 07:11:49"
1950,5,"I've never had a friend I never met.\
\
kinda odd\,\
\
greg",1950,"BBCode","2006-02-13 16:47:16"
1954,248,"Hi Robin\,\
Great great job playing here in NYC it was as always fun hangin with you and I hope to see you soon\, either back here or in France.\
The gig was recorded to video\, but i felt there was only one usable tune -  I'd be happy to send you a copy (of course) if a week or two.\
Thanks\
B.\
Ps. man your shit is gettin pretty damn together\
PPs. critique of the new record soon.",1954,"BBCode","2006-02-15 04:38:12"
1957,291,"Hey Sockeye\,\
\
I also have a JJ-300 and have been trying to figure out which replacement bridge to get. Which Dupont did you end up putting on there? Are there any other special considerations you could pass on about getting it set up? Mine sounds good but seems to crap out on some of the higher strings. Probably due to the bridge height. If you have a minute\, shoot me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jasonguyer@gmail.com\">jasonguyer@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
- Jason",1957,"BBCode","2006-02-15 12:09:51"
1958,148,"François\,\
\
Several months ago\, you were kind enough to e-mail me several pieces of music.  I had several pieces I was supposed to e-mail to you but have been unable to do so.  I was hoping to scan them at work\, but the company where I worked closed down at the end of last year.  I have had a difficult time finding someone with a scanner.  However\, I can photocopy them for you and mail them to you.  If that's acceptable\, please send me your mailing address and I'll get them out to you by the end of the week.\
\
I sincerely apologize for taking to so long to get this stuff to you.\
\
 - Rod",1958,"BBCode","2006-02-14 14:00:58"
1959,203,"Hi Rod\,\
No problem!\
My address is :\
François RAVEZ\
14 rue Albert de MUN\
92600 ASNIERES\
FRANCE\
I don't remember what I had sent you\, but I'll check and send you some different stuff. You seem to be rather musette oriented at the moment.\
I was thinking of sending you things like : \"La Valse à Dédé de Montmartre\" or \"La Java Bleue\".\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",1959,"BBCode","2006-02-15 13:32:24"
1963,285,"Cool man\, always good to see you\, say sorry to Eve about the mix up with you guys comming round to my hotel\, I see you as the couple you are and any invite I asume goes to you both.\
\
I miss NY\, I want to move there at somepoint.\
\
Don't worry about the fottage of the gig\, give it to me all in good time\, thanks for that gig it was fun.\
\
Thanks man\,\
\
Robin",1963,"BBCode","2006-02-15 18:29:43"
1973,324,"Jack\,\
\
Has anyone offered to hook you up with 'Djangomania!' yet? I think I can make you a copy if you need one. I've already posted my take on the Swing Page\, which is that people are getting way more worked up about this documentary than it's worth. It's definitely a little on the mediocre side--grade C+ Morgan Spurlock--but it's no capital crime\, what Kastner did. He's a little guilty of sensationalizing\, as you've read\, but that's television. A respectful Gypsy Jazz documentary would be picked up by about zero television networks\, methinks. Joe and Jane Public ain't going to sit around for an explaination of the rest stroke technique and it's anticedants in Mandolin and other old-world instruments.\
\
And the show does have a couple of things to recommend (I enjoyed the Tokyo bit\, just because Japan still seems like another world to me sometimes).\
\
Also\, I've been meaning to ask you about your interest in Kurt Weill--have you adapted any of his Europe-era tunes into your repetoire? I've got maybe 8-10 CDs of his German-language and symphonic stuff. Some of the less widely known things I've got are the first Ute Lemper Weill album on some small German label\, piano accompaniment only\, and a CD of Weill by Kate Sullivan (I think she's from your neck of the woods\, so you probably know about it) with a tuba-inclusive quartet as backup\, a recording of 'Der Protagonist'. Also\, you have the Lemper CD \"Berlin Cabaret Songs\"? (It's available in English and German versions--I've got both!)\
\
Secondly\, do you have an overall interest in American jazz guitar before 1950? Not only Lang\, Kress\, McDonough (love all of them)\, but also the even more obscure guys who got eight or sixteen bars here or there. The \"Hittin' on All Six\" and \"Swing to Bop: Guitars in Flight 1939-1947\" anthologies are an example of this kind of stuff. Going through some sides on the Mosaic Capitol Records and HRS Records sets\, I found some pretty obscure guitarists stepping out.\
\
I'm looking myself for a couple of things. Live recordings of Stephane Wrembel\, Fapy's \"Aurore\" album\, and stuff similar to the 1940s sides on that Gypsy Jazz School compilation (Ferret Bros.\, other early jazz and musette on 78s). And solo jazz guitar pieces\, whether played on a Selmer or a more traditional instrument. I'm thinking about trying to gather together some of the one-off solo performances that players like Jack Wilkins and Howard Alden toss onto albums for variety's sake.\
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And unusual Marc Ribot recordings (including the elusive Django project he supposed with that included Jenny Scheinman)--always hunting for those. I bet if Django had lived\, he would have dug \"Los Cubanos Postizos\"!\
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If you like\, you can reply to me here\, though I can also be reached at &lt;trumbology@yahoo.com&gt;\, an email account I check daily.\
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Cheers\,\
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Neil Hébert\
Raleigh\, NC",1973,"BBCode","2006-02-18 07:21:49"
1974,118,"Hi Neil\,\
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Thanks for the message.  I'm at work right now\, so I'll have to make this a quick reply for now-apologies.  I've got a copy of Djangomania on the way\, but thanks for the offer.\
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I do have a general interest in early jazz guitar\, but it doesn't run too deep; I've always been more interested in the horn and piano players of the era.  I should beef up my collection\, though\, and one of these days I'll get into it a bit more thoroughly.  Gyspy jazz is such a wide field in itself\, though!\
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I may be able to help you with some recordings of Stephane and early Ferret stuff...let me know what you have and I'll check when I get home tonight!\
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Best\,\
Jack.",1974,"BBCode","2006-02-18 11:58:14"
1978,324,"[quote=\"Jack\"]Hi Neil\,\
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I do have a general interest in early jazz guitar\, but it doesn't run too deep; I've always been more interested in the horn and piano players of the era.  I should beef up my collection\, though\, and one of these days I'll get into it a bit more thoroughly.  Gyspy jazz is such a wide field in itself\, though!\
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I may be able to help you with some recordings of Stephane and early Ferret stuff...let me know what you have and I'll check when I get home tonight!\
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Best\,\
Jack.[/quote]\
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Hey Jack\,\
\
Thanks for writing. I have zero Wrembel recordings; I've listened to that half-hour or so archived on WFMU's website (you can find it if you Keyword search \"Barbes\" - it was a third-anniversary celebration broadcast live on FMU)\, and I've listened to the bits posted on the HCNY's \"MyPage\" or whatever that thing is\, but I don't have anything at all right now. I'm as floored by his Daniel Langlois (sp?) (I bought the Dorado at Birdland 2004 DVD just to see him do his thing) as I am by Stephane. I love how Stephane's pushing the boundaries of the genre\, but not by simply speeding things up or adding bossa nova and smooth jazz tunes into his setlist. He seems at times to be doing a \"Downtown (N.Y.) Gypsy Jazz\" thing\, although more on the Gypsy Jazz side than the Downtown side.\
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I believe right now\, my collection of early Ferret and related stuff is limited to this:\
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The two tracks on \"Hittin' All Six\" ('Gin Gin' and Matelo's version of 'Swing 42')...\
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and the tracks on Gypsy Jazz School Disc One ('Sweet Georgia Brown' Joseph Reinhardt\, 'Swing 39 / Tiger Rag' Sarane Ferret\, 'Panique/La Folle' Pierre \"Baro\" Ferret\, 'La jolie Sardane / La Saint-Bonheur' Jean \"Matelot\" Ferret)\
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I've got to go do an errand -- I was just thinking now that there is an EPM records CD with some of this stuff on it; I'll look for it online later.\
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Hope to continue this dialog\, mate\
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Cheers\,\
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Neil",1973,"BBCode","2006-02-19 08:00:26"
1979,118,"Hi Neil\,\
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I can definitely help you out with some Stephane stuff.  I've got some live CDs I can send if you want to hit me with your address.  I've also got a copy of a dvd of the Djangofest Northeast show that I can't use.  It's recorded as a DVD-RW\, I think\, and I can't play it.  I've got a different copy that I can use\, so if you think you can use the RW one I can send that as well.  It was a great show (w/David on washboard) and you can really see and hear him beginning to push the boundaries-this was in '04.  If it's easier for you I could probably make a videotape copy too.  Let me know!\
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You should check out the shop on the site-Michael's got some great Ferret stuff...Tziganskaia\, the Swing Valse CD\, etc.  I think I've got some out of print stuff I'd be happy to copy for you\, though.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",1974,"BBCode","2006-02-19 13:46:19"
1999,324,"[quote=\"Jack\"]Hi Neil\,\
\
I can definitely help you out with some Stephane stuff.  I've got some live CDs I can send if you want to hit me with your address.  I've also got a copy of a dvd of the Djangofest Northeast show that I can't use.  It's recorded as a DVD-RW\, I think\, and I can't play it.  I've got a different copy that I can use\, so if you think you can use the RW one I can send that as well.  [/quote]\
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That would be fabulous. I'll figure out a way to play it if my DVD gives me trouble. You can send any and all to:\
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Neil Hebert\
1635 Sutton Dr.\
Raleigh\, NC 27605\
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[quote=\"Jack\"]\
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You should check out the shop on the site-Michael's got some great Ferret stuff...Tziganskaia\, the Swing Valse CD\, etc.  I think I've got some out of print stuff I'd be happy to copy for you\, though.\
[/quote]\
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Funny you should mention Tziganskaia--I've got it backordered from Michael at the moment. In addition to instruction books\, Michael's hooked me up with 2 discs each of Rodolphe Raffalli\, Francis Moerman\, Pigalle 44\, and the Mon Pote la Gitan album. And I think a Tchavolo. I'm certainly not his biggest customer\, but I do feel a loyalty to his little shop. I sometimes think I should patronize Alain Cola a little more\, but since the Djangobooks forum is where I spend so much time\, I just end up shopping there too.\
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I did go ahead and buy the EMP Musique compilation (#144) \"Jazz Gitan 1939-1943\" (seemed to be available only from Amazon.co.uk)\, and I will probably get vol. 20 of the Fremeaux Django\, which has some of that related material on disc two as well. I guess I'm huntin' for anything that's never made it to CD. Scot Wise has hooked me up with a bit of the 1950s and 1960s stuff (MP3 files of it\, anyway)\, and he got me the six or so 78 sides Baro cut in the 1940s. I'm kind of a 78-era geek\, so I'm always on the lookout for it.\
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Speaking of which\, do you have the Swedish Hotkvintetten stuff that was put out on Dragon records? And how about the Robert Normann stuff? Neither of them\, if you don't have them\, will change you life\, but they are fun and intertesting from a historical perspective. I can copy you the tracks if you are interested. \
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If you let me know a few other things you like or are hunting\, maybe I can get you a sampler or something that's not currently available.\
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Cheers\,\
\
Neil",1999,"BBCode","2006-02-21 15:19:07"
2000,118,"Neil\,\
\
Glad to hear you're giving Michael so much business-I can't figure out how he does it all\, and I too try to support him.  Alain's a great guy\, but I'm sure he does pretty well with the Dell'Artes.  I did buy a Bigtone from him not long ago\, though.  At any rate\, I'll try to get some stuff out tomorrow or the next day: the Wrembel CDs and DVD (which also includes the Ritary performance\, I think)\, and I'll send on what I've got of the Ferrets; a lot of what I've got I also got from Scot (the guy's a national treasure)\, but maybe there will be something you don't have.  The audio I'll send as mp3s on a disc along with some other rare tracks\, but I'll let those be a surprise...if it ends up being albums you already have\, just spread the wealth!\
\
I don't have the Swedish or Normann stuff you mention\, but I'd love to hear them\, as well as any out of print stuff you might want to share.  Always looking\, as you say...\
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By the by-do you have any relatives in Mass?  The Hebert name has a long history up here (in fact\, just as I was writing that the name was mentioned on the news!  Sorry to say this one's a robbery suspect...).  Most of the ones I know are great people\, though!\
\
Best\,\
Jack Brown\
39 Union St apt 2\
Easthampton\, MA\
01027",2000,"BBCode","2006-02-21 20:45:16"
2005,36,"Hi there\,\
\
where did you get that clip of Bireli playing Place du Tertre on the radio?  Do you have any more clips from that session?  I can give you something rare or other Bireli stuff you don't have in return.  Let me know\,\
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Nick",2005,"BBCode","2006-02-22 11:08:01"
2008,36,"Hi there\,\
\
where did you get that clip of Bireli playing Place du Tertre on the radio?  Do you have any more clips from that session?  I can give you something rare or other Bireli stuff you don't have in return.  Let me know\,\
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Nick",2008,"BBCode","2006-02-22 11:08:01"
2009,355,"I have the full radio session and a bunch of other bireli bootlegs you might like. Id be happy to send it to you. Do you have any instant messager programs? \
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if not\, ill upload it for everyone. \
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alex",2005,"BBCode","2006-02-22 12:50:40"
2010,355,"I have the full radio session and a bunch of other bireli bootlegs you might like. Id be happy to send it to you. Do you have any instant messager programs? \
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if not\, ill upload it for everyone. \
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alex",2010,"BBCode","2006-02-22 12:50:40"
2011,36,"hey Alex\, I have MSN messenger\, although I'm not on it that frequently.  My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:funkytown1000@hotmail.com\">funkytown1000@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->   I'll be without internet until Monday but maybe we can try and meet up online next week sometime.  I will repay you for all your Bireli stuff with yet more Bireli stuff and also any old/rare stuff you've ever been curious about.  Cheers\,\
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Nick",2005,"BBCode","2006-02-22 13:48:01"
2012,36,"hey Alex\, I have MSN messenger\, although I'm not on it that frequently.  My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:funkytown1000@hotmail.com\">funkytown1000@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->   I'll be without internet until Monday but maybe we can try and meet up online next week sometime.  I will repay you for all your Bireli stuff with yet more Bireli stuff and also any old/rare stuff you've ever been curious about.  Cheers\,\
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Nick",2008,"BBCode","2006-02-22 13:48:01"
2015,324,"[quote=\"Jack\"]Neil\,\
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I don't have the Swedish or Normann stuff you mention\, but I'd love to hear them\, as well as any out of print stuff you might want to share.  Always looking\, as you say...\
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By the by-do you have any relatives in Mass?  The Hebert name has a long history up here (in fact\, just as I was writing that the name was mentioned on the news!  Sorry to say this one's a robbery suspect...).  Most of the ones I know are great people\, though![/quote]\
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Armed robber Neil Gerald Hebert (I hope to god no close relation) got his name in Canadian legal history in 1987 for a supreme court case about the right to remain silent or something. Doesn't look good if perspective employers are Googling your name. But hey\, I work for a county government--they don't bat an eye over these things!\
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My granddad was a Cajun; the Louisiana Heberts have done a bunch of geneology and found out that we're all first cousins or closer\, I believe. But I've heard that Heberts are no strangers to Vermont and Quebec\, so Massachusetts doesn't surprise me.\
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I meant to ask you earlier--have you bought the Fremeaux Django sets\, in part or complete? I have only 14 and 15 (bought for those 'Surprise Partie' radio broadcast sessions). All of the volumes have a track here or there that interests me\, but they don't make it to the top of my shopping list. The airchecks and a couple of oddball sessions (the Belgium one where Django plays violin\, the pre-QHCF Trio session from 1934)\, plus one track from the 1946 Decca session with Stephane are the things I'm craving the most. \
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One thing I do have is the Mosaic HMV/Swing set\, which I think has the best sound I've heard for Django\, particularly on the 1936-37 sides. I wish Mosaic would dig up the masters or metal parts or whatever for the Decca and Ultraphone stuff. Anyway\, maybe we could do a trade on some Django too\, if you are interested.\
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I'll supply you with all the pre-war Scandinavian swing guitar you'll ever need :wink: \, and look around for something else that will interest you. Do you have any Oscar Aleman beyond the Acoustic Disc set? (or are you interested in him to begin with?) Or going further afield\, George Barnes Octet recordings? Or\, since you have an interest in finding overlooked tunes and such\, and recordings by Marty Grosz and Destiny's Tots?\
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Cheers\,\
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n",2015,"BBCode","2006-02-22 18:28:12"
2016,118,"[quote=\"trumbology\"]I meant to ask you earlier--have you bought the Fremeaux Django sets\, in part or complete? I have only 14 and 15 (bought for those 'Surprise Partie' radio broadcast sessions). All of the volumes have a track here or there that interests me\, but they don't make it to the top of my shopping list. The airchecks and a couple of oddball sessions (the Belgium one where Django plays violin\, the pre-QHCF Trio session from 1934)\, plus one track from the 1946 Decca session with Stephane are the things I'm craving the most. \
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I'll supply you with all the pre-war Scandinavian swing guitar you'll ever need :wink: \, and look around for something else that will interest you. Do you have any Oscar Aleman beyond the Acoustic Disc set? (or are you interested in him to begin with?) Or going further afield\, George Barnes Octet recordings? Or\, since you have an interest in finding overlooked tunes and such\, and recordings by Marty Grosz and Destiny's Tots?\
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Cheers\,\
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n[/quote]\
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Hi Neil\,\
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The only Integrale discs I've got are vols. 19 & 20...by the time I learned about them I'd already amassed a pretty big collection of Django stuff and I haven't found the energy to sell those in order to get the Fremeaux set...\
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I know I've got something with Django playing violin\, and some stuff from Belgium\, but I'm not sure if they're the same...if you've got a track listing\, send it along and I'll cross check the collection.  I've also got a few tracks from Dec '34\, but again I'm not sure if it's what you're after.  Let me know if you have a specific date/tracklist/lineup and I'll have a look in the stacks.  I do have a disc of him playing in bands backing singers circa 1935-37\, but he's not the focus by a long shot.  Also let me know what Decca session tune\, and I'll get cracking!\
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The George Barnes sounds interesting...\
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Best\,\
Jack.",2016,"BBCode","2006-02-22 20:50:36"
2018,351,"Hi Michael\,\
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Sorry if I wan't very clear on my post about the Favino archive...\
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My name is David FLIEG from France and I am the owner of #881 (year 1983).\
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Could you please perform the following updates? :\
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- on the \"Registration\" page\, remove the redundant second line for #881 :\
[img]http://headlight3.free.fr/public/favino/favino-screenshot1.jpg[/img]\
and add a hyperlink behind #881 to point to the page [url]http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/2006/02/21/881/Favino881.htm[/url]\
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- on the \"Jean-Pierre Favinos\" page\, add my name (David FLIEG) as owner of #881 :\
[img]http://headlight3.free.fr/public/favino/favino-screenshot2.jpg[/img]\
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Thanks a lot for this\, and let me tell you once more that your website is great\, always up-to-date and even better now with the Favino's Archive!! :wink: \
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David",2018,"BBCode","2006-02-23 01:30:26"
2019,9,"Thanks David...I fixed that.\
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Au revoir\,\
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'm",2019,"BBCode","2006-02-23 07:55:02"
2021,355,"yes theres 4 more from that radio bootleg. \
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I can send you them if you want. Do you have AIM or MSN? \
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I have other bireli things you would like if you dont have them already also",2021,"BBCode","2006-02-23 13:46:13"
2022,355,"yes theres 4 more from that radio bootleg. \
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I can send you them if you want. Do you have AIM or MSN? \
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I have other bireli things you would like if you dont have them already also",2022,"BBCode","2006-02-23 13:50:48"
2024,355,"yes theres 4 more from that radio bootleg. \
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I can send you them if you want. Do you have AIM or MSN? \
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I have other bireli things you would like if you dont have them already also",2024,"BBCode","2006-02-23 13:46:13"
2025,355,"yes theres 4 more from that radio bootleg. \
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I can send you them if you want. Do you have AIM or MSN? \
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I have other bireli things you would like if you dont have them already also",2025,"BBCode","2006-02-23 13:50:48"
2026,184,"yeah \, i have aim \, my screen name is LeNuages. hit me up and ill see what you've got \, i apprecieate it very much.\
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               -Clay-",2022,"BBCode","2006-02-23 19:41:21"
2027,184,"yeah \, i have aim \, my screen name is LeNuages. hit me up and ill see what you've got \, i apprecieate it very much.\
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               -Clay-",2027,"BBCode","2006-02-23 19:41:21"
2042,248,"you\,\
could you email me the whole thing to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood98@gmail.com\">bbwood98@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> . . . .wait how big is it?\
Michael often puts up files I cant really veiw . . . GRRRR.\
Thanks\
b.",2042,"BBCode","2006-02-24 16:18:09"
2044,184,"Michael.\
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        You must have see \"tulsa\,OK\" and assume it was Ivan\, but there are two of us here \, im  Clay \, heh. If you give me your email i can send it\, but i on this site if i send you an email i dont know how to attatch the file. cheers.\
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          -Clay-",2044,"BBCode","2006-02-24 16:19:45"
2045,9,"Oh...sorry about that!\
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If it's over 10megs I don't think you upload using the attach function. And that's too big for email too. Can you upload it somewhere with free space so I can download it?\
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'm",2045,"BBCode","2006-02-24 16:25:07"
2048,355,"the bireli full concert? its 200 mb\, too big for email. I uploaded it to google video though\, it should be up soon.\
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alex",2048,"BBCode","2006-02-24 18:34:44"
2054,258,"Andreas\,\
     I just picked up your new gypsy fire book. Looks pretty cool\, I haven't had a chance to delve into it yet. Speaking of practicing\, how much time do spend practicing everyday? I was just wondering how much time I should be committing if I'm going to be a bad ass like you!\
See you at Samois\,\
Regards\
Shane Marler",1925,"BBCode","2006-02-25 06:43:55"
2055,258,"Andreas\,\
     I just picked up your new gypsy fire book. Looks pretty cool\, I haven't had a chance to delve into it yet. Speaking of practicing\, how much time do spend practicing everyday? I was just wondering how much time I should be committing if I'm going to be a bad ass like you!\
See you at Samois\,\
Regards\
Shane Marler",1926,"BBCode","2006-02-25 06:43:55"
2068,184,"Yeah \, i can upload it somewhere with free space...where? i dont know much about that stuff.",2044,"BBCode","2006-02-25 14:24:06"
2069,9,"have you tried just posting on my forum with the attach feature? I think it's too big...but it might work.\
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I don't know a free service....but I'm sure they exist. If you can't figure it out can you just burn it on a CD and send it to:\
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Michael Horowitz\
7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle WA 98117\
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Thanks!\
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'm",2045,"BBCode","2006-02-25 14:45:32"
2076,595,"Hi Dennis\,\
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J'ai vu qu'il y a près d'un an sur ce forum tu as annoncé dans un message que tu avais un ami hongrois qui avait bien connu Elek Bacsik.\
Est-ce Julius Csoka ?\
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J'écris la biographie d'Elek Bacsik. Au Québec j'ai déjà pris contact avec Julius Csoka\, Istvan Lakatos et Lajos Molnar.\
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Merci\
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Steven",2076,"BBCode","2006-02-26 10:20:46"
2077,3,"bonjour steve\, c'etait istvan!",2077,"BBCode","2006-02-26 10:58:31"
2079,555,"gottcha!",2079,"BBCode","2006-02-26 19:08:33"
2080,555,"gottcha!",2079,"BBCode","2006-02-26 19:08:33"
2087,9,"Hi David\,\
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I noticed you posted some cool vids on google. I'd love to have a copy for my video archive. Is that possible?\
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Let me know\,\
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-Michael",2087,"BBCode","2006-02-28 09:23:29"
2090,125,"Hi\
I'm glad you like the book. I have a lot of gigs these days so I don't have time to practice more than 1-2 hours a day but it used to be more..\
Well\, gigs are also practice in a way..maybe the best practice you can get:)\
All the best\
Andreas",1925,"BBCode","2006-03-01 04:57:47"
2091,139,"Are you italian?",2091,"BBCode","2006-03-01 05:14:03"
2095,416,"Hi I'm not a real Italian\, I'm french but my family comes from Italia (Ghemme).\
;-)",2095,"BBCode","2006-03-01 06:47:59"
2096,139,"[quote=\"Rovello\"]Hi I'm not a real Italian\, I'm french but my family comes from Italia (Ghemme).\
;-)[/quote]\
I'm italian from Rome\, i'm mad for your avatar!  :D",2091,"BBCode","2006-03-01 06:56:57"
2098,3,"that is what patrick saussois told me when i saw him in december.... i hope they didn't drop you.... it would be a shame... he also told me they'd have ritary... and when i spoke to vladimir he seemed to imply it was confirmed for them.. and so i assumed it was for you... please let us know ! also please tell me when u can find one week free in september for canada... perhaps before DFNW so u can do both",2098,"BBCode","2006-03-01 07:14:51"
2108,563,"Josh--\
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Try reaching Barry at his website: [url=http://www.barrywarrenmusic.com]www.barrywarrenmusic.com[/url]. If that doesn't work\, let me know. I just tried calling him\, but his voice mail is full\, and I think he has a gig tonight. If you don't have luck through the website\, let me know. I will pass your info on when I do talk to him. I have to set up a lesson for this weekend\, so that will be soon.",2108,"BBCode","2006-03-01 17:25:29"
2117,563,"Hey Josh\, I am sorry. Barry's phone number is on his website\, so he can't object if I give it to you. I will see him Sunday for a lesson\, but in the meantime\, his number is (215)885-7019.\
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I didn't mean to be rude\, and I hope I didn't seem that way. I am new to the forum and to gypsy jazz\, and just didn't realize how close-knit everyone is.\
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I'll be in Buffalo myself in May. If there is any good gypsy jazz up there\, I'd love to hear it.",2108,"BBCode","2006-03-02 15:32:10"
2123,563,"I will definitely let you know when I am coming. I think it's the 18th and I'll leave either the 19th or 20th probably\, but if there is good music to be heard Saturday night\, who knows? \
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If you have trouble reaching Barry\, I think I have a cell phone number somewhere as well\, but I can't remember where I put it.",2108,"BBCode","2006-03-02 17:31:57"
2125,366,"Hi Norman\,\
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This is John Salmon (sugarinthegourd).\
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Thanks for the link. I am also a denizen of the left blogosphere. \
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A month or so ago some kind of Google search (forget what now) led me to your site & I saw the 40-Life banner you have -- very nice.\
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Hope to cross paths one of these days. Maybe I'll make it to Generro this year.\
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Best wishes\,\
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John",2125,"BBCode","2006-03-03 16:37:22"
2128,183,"John:\
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good to hear from you: I have a whole slew of weird anti-Bush\, reality-based graphics that I intend to post at my site eventually... I used to have a big 90's style website with all the typically content but now\, I just do that for other people.\
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I hope you can make it to Genero: if you saw Frank Basile since September I hope he mentioned the cool Django jam we had - there are so many Django tunes in D that we *almost* fit in with the marathon jammers! Alan Kaufman was cross-tuned in D and played the heck out of Daphne like that! Really swell fun!\
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Thanks for the note!\
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best\,\
N--\
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PS: I don't post a lot but on blogs\, I use the pseudonym 'molehill' and YouTube 'nuages' but mums the word!",2128,"BBCode","2006-03-03 19:44:09"
2137,276,"Hi Jack\,\
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If you are coming to Montreal for Ritary I will likely be at the rhythm masterclass\, I would be willing to trade or buy one of those button picks if you don't get rid of it before then.\
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Kevin",2137,"BBCode","2006-03-05 19:28:01"
2146,276,"Hey Jack\,\
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What kind of guitar is it that you're selling? Just curious\, my girlfriend would kill me if I bought another guitar right now\, but I can't see the headstock clearly in that pic.\
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My address is:\
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Kevin Cox\
4-2009 Sherbrooke East\
Montreal\, QC\
H2K 1C1\
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I will ask Dennis what he plans for the masterclass\, unfortunately I don't have any decent video recording equipment but maybe he'll lend his to me (unless of course he decides to come to it himself).\
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Thanks for the pick\, I'll try to keep my eyes open for some goodies...have you any Boulou and Elios DVDs? I might be able to get my hands on some  interesting concert footage of them.\
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Best\,\
Kevin",2137,"BBCode","2006-03-05 21:45:24"
2154,324,"Hey Jack\,\
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I finished baking your CDs this weekend (they came out a golden-brown and smelling delicious); I'll put them in the mails today.\
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I'm enjoying the ones you sent last month. Thanks for taking the time to do that. Also\, I like the FTP server idea you just posted about; if you get a tip on the Ramesaz one mentioned on the forum\, please pass it along. \
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Below are two lists--First\, semi-obscure things I can offer to you\, and second\, things that I'm seeking. This second list turned out to be a lot longer than I set out to write; apologies. \
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First\, let me know if you are seeking any of these:\
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November 10 1946      Civic Opera House\, Chicago\
Django Reinhardt with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra\
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BLUES RIFF	\
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE	\
IMPROVISATION #2	\
RIDE\,RED\, RIDE\
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May 24 1939      Swing\, Paris\
André Ekyan (cl & as)\
acc. by Django Reinhardt (g); Lucien Simoens (b)\
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DREAM SHIP	OSW 73-1\
I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT YOU’RE IN LOVE	OSW 74-1\
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Febrary 22 1940      Swing\, Paris\
André Ekyan (as solo)\
acc. by Django Reinhardt (g solo); Pierre “Baro” Ferret (g); Emmanuel Soudieux(b)\
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ROSETTA	OSW 114-1\
SUGAR	OSW 115-1\
A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY	OSW 116-1\
MARGIE	OSW 117-1\
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*\
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September 11 1941      Swing\, Paris\
André Ekyan (as)\
acc. by Django Reinhardt (g solo); Eugène Vées (g); Emmanuel Soudieux (b); Pierre Fouad (dm)\
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HUNGARIA	OSW 225-1\
DE NULLE PART (OUT OF NOWHERE)	OSW 226-1\
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*\
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April 16 1947      Paris\
Django Reinhardt et son Quintette\
Michel de Villier (cl & as); Eddie Bernard (p); Django Reinhardt (g solo); Joseph Reinhardt (g); Willy Lockwood (b); Al Craig (dm)\
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CLAIR DE LUNE	ST 1985\
PÊCHE À LA MOUCHE	ST 1986\
LENTEMENT MADEMOISELLE	ST 1987\
MELODIE AU CREPUSCULE	ST 1988\
\
*\
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October 25 1949      Radio Geneve\
Django Reinhardt et le Quintette du Hot Club de France\
Django Reinhardt (g); André Ekyan (cl & s); Francois Vernette (p); Jean Bouchery (b); Gaston Léonard (dm)\
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NUAGES	\
BLACK NIGHT	\
IMPROVISATION SUR UNE DANSE NORVEGIENNE	\
MICRO	\
DREAM OF YOU	\
PLACE DE BROUCKÈRE	\
MANOIR DE MES RÊVES	\
C JAM BLUES\
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and also\, most of the war-time [i]Django's Music[/i] orchestral sides\, the sessions with Rex Stewart from 1939 and 1947\, sessions led by Dicky Wells\, Bill Coleman\, Benny Carter\, Larry Adler\, Big Boy Goudie\, Arthur Briggs\, Eddie South\, and Coleman Hawkins. I'm sure you've already got a lot of this stuff.\
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* * * * * * * *\
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And here's the stuff at the top of my Django wishlist:\
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--The soundtrack to [i]J'attendrai[/i] film\
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Radio Broadcast Airchecks\
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--May 29 1937      Broadcast from Paris for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) [i][7 tunes?]\
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--May 29 1937      Broadcast from Paris for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)\
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IMPROVISATION #1	\
IMPROVISATION #2\
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--June 12 1937      C.B.S. “Saturday Night Swing Club” Broadcast\, “The Big Apple”\, Paris\
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TITRE INCONNU	\
DJANGOLOGY	\
LIMEHOUSE BLUES	\
BREAKUP\
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--April 22 1938      Broadcast for the BBC\, from Paris\
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DAPHNE	\
DJANGOLOGY\
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--June 30 1938      “La Nuit du Jazz\,” Moulin de la Galette\, Paris\
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DAPHNE	\
LIMEHOUSE BLUES	\
SWING GUITAR\
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--winter 1940      “Radio Cité”\, live from the Jimmy’s Bar. Paris\
Django’s Music\
Philippe Brun (tp); Hubert Rostaing (ts); Charlie Lewis (p); Django Reinhardt (g); Henri & André Salvador (g); Emmanuel Soudieux (b)\
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APPEL INDIRECT	\
SWEET SUE\
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And these sides:\
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[/i]August 1934      Private\, Paris\
Django Reinhardt (g solo)\
acc. by Joseph Reinhardt (g)\
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TIGER RAG	\
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*\
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August 1934      Private\, Paris\
Django Reinhardt (g solo)\
acc. by Joseph Reinhardt (g); Juan Fernandez (b)\
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AFTER YOU’VE GONE	\
CONFESSIN’	\
TIGER RAG\
\
*\
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April 16 1942      Rythme\, Brussels\
Django Reinhardt (g\, v)\
acc. by Ivon de Bie (p)\
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VOUS ET MOI	16189\
DISTRACTION	16190\
BLUES EN MINEUR	16191\
STUDIO 24	16192\
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*\
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Febrary 1 1946      Decca\, London\
Quintette du Hot Club de France\
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(I'm missing the [b]bolded[/b] stuff)\
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LOVE’S MELODY	DR 10026-1\
[b]LOVE’S MELODY	DR 10026-2\
BELLEVILLE	DR 10027-1\
BELLEVILLE	DR 10027-2[/b]\
NUAGES	DR 10028-1\
LIZA (ALL THE CLOUDS’LL ROLL AWAY)	DR 10029-1\
\
*\
\
Febrary 12 1941      Columbia\, Paris\
Charles Trenet (vo)\
acc. by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France\
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UN RIEN ME FAIT CHANGER	CL 7419\
LA CIGALE ET LA FOURMIE	CL 7420-1\
\
*\
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December 1 1945      A.F.N. “Beaucoup de Musique” emission de radio. \
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IMPROVISATION #6\
\
*\
\
March 1947      “Rendez-vous in Paris”\, Program no 7\, North American Service of the French Broadcasting System. Paris\
Django Reinhardt (g solo)\
acc. by Eddie Bernard (p)\
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MANOIR DE MES RÊVES	\
MELODIE AU CREPUSCULE	\
NO NAME BLUES (MINOR SWING)\
\
*\
\
November 21 1947      Radiodiffusion-Television Française\, Paris\
Django Reinhardt et le Quintette du Hot Club de France\
Stéphane Grappelli (v); Django Reinhardt (g solo); Joseph Reinhardt\, Eugène Vées (g); Fred Ermelin (b)\
\
HOW HIGH THE MOON [i](I've got the other four titles from this session)[/i]\
\
*\
\
November 1947      Radiodiffusion-Television Française\, Paris\
Django Reinhardt et le Quintette du Hot Club de France\
\
CRAZY RHYTHM\
NIGHT AND DAY [i](I've got the other titles from this session)[/i]\
\
*\
\
Febrary 28 1948      Radiodiffusion-Television Française\, Paris\
Festival de Jazz de Nice\
Stéphane Grappelli (v); Django Reinhardt (g so1o); Joseph Reinhardt\, Challin Ferret (g); Emmanuel Soudieux (b)\
\
NUAGES	\
SWING 42\
\
*\
\
December 1948      Théâtre des Galeries\, Brussels\
Concert de Bruxelles\
Hubert Rostaing (cl); Django Reinhardt (g solo); Henri “Louson” Baumgartner (g); Louis Vola (b); Arthur Motta (dm)\
\
PLACE DE BROUCKÈRE	\
TROUBLANT BOLERO	\
CADILLAC SLIM	\
NUAGES	\
MIKE (MICRO)	\
IMPROVISATION SUR UNE DANSE NORVEGIENNE	\
FESTIVAL 48	\
MINOR SWING	\
SYMPHONIE	\
ARTILLERIE LOURDE\
\
*\
\
December 21 1937      Swing\, Paris\
Michel Warlop (v solo)\
acc. by Django Reinhardt (g)\
\
TEA FOR TWO	OLA 2216-1\
CHRISTMAS SWING	OLA 2217-1\
\
*\
\
December 28 1937      Swing\, Paris\
Michel Warlop (v solo)\
acc. by Stéphane Grappelli (p); Django Reinhardt (g); Louis Vola (b)\
\
SWEET SUE\, JUST YOU	OLA 2312-1\
\
* \
\
December 27 1937      Swing\, Paris\
Philippe Brun (tp solo)\
acc. by Stephnane Grappelli (cel); Django Reinhardt (g)\
\
BLUES	OLA 2222-1\
EASY GOING	OLA 2223-1\
\
*\
\
October 26 1937      Paris\
Micheline Day et son Quatour Swing\
Micheline Day (vo); Stéphane Grappelli (v); Django Reinhardt (g); Emil Stern (p); Louis Vola (b)\
\
Y A DU SOLEIL DANS LA BOUTIQUE	\
CHERI\, EST-CE QUE TU M’AIM\
\
*\
\
January 5 1938      Paris\
Jacotte Perrier (vo)\
acc. by the Quintette du Hot Club de France: Stéphane Grappelli (v); Django Reinhardt (g); Joseph Reinhardt (g); Sigismond Beck (b)\
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LES SALADES DE L’ONCLE FRANCOIS	CL 6502-1\
RIC ET PUSSY	CL 6503-1",2015,"BBCode","2006-03-06 07:35:36"
2161,366,"Andy\,\
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I'll take all 3 books if they're still available.\
\
thanks\,\
\
John",2161,"BBCode","2006-03-07 04:45:16"
2164,175,"Hi John\,\
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Yes they are (I only put the message up 30 minutes ago!!! Quick sale  :D)\
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You can either send me a check\, or I have a Paypal account. My home address is 714 Auburn Ave\, Buffalo\, 14222\, NY.\
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My Paypal account is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew_mcconnell_stott@hotmail.com\">andrew_mcconnell_stott@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Send me your address and I'll put them in the mail. Thanks for putting that music up\, by the way\, it's been great\, and very generous.\
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Cheers\,\
Andy",2164,"BBCode","2006-03-07 05:24:12"
2176,27,"Nick\,\
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Do you know where I can get a copy?  I haven't had any success locating it.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Paul Allopenna",2176,"BBCode","2006-03-08 13:58:29"
2180,366,"Hi\,\
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password is bricktop. I don't know who uploaded the latcho drom or if it's in print\, but it looks like someone has deleted it. thanks.\
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John",2180,"BBCode","2006-03-08 14:35:00"
2185,36,"Hi there\,\
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I think you can buy the tracks (as well as trakcs to other Latcho Drom albums) here:\
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[url=http://www.madeinmusic.com/groups/Christophe%20Lartilleux-Latcho%20drom/index?bio_language=en]http://www.madeinmusic.com/groups/Chris ... anguage=en[/url]",2176,"BBCode","2006-03-08 15:52:12"
2186,36,"Hi there\,\
\
I think you can buy the tracks (as well as trakcs to other Latcho Drom albums) here:\
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[url=http://www.madeinmusic.com/groups/Christophe%20Lartilleux-Latcho%20drom/index?bio_language=en]http://www.madeinmusic.com/groups/Chris ... anguage=en[/url]",2186,"BBCode","2006-03-08 15:52:12"
2187,27,"Nick\,\
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Thanks for the link!\
\
-Paul\
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p.s.  I've seen mention that you're a grad student.  What are you studying?  (not to pry)",2176,"BBCode","2006-03-08 16:05:57"
2189,36,"Hi Paul\,\
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I'm studying medieval Scottish history\, but I've become pretty disillusioned with academia\, so I will soon be starting on a new path - no idea what that will be though!\
\
Nick",2176,"BBCode","2006-03-08 16:30:28"
2190,36,"Hi Paul\,\
\
I'm studying medieval Scottish history\, but I've become pretty disillusioned with academia\, so I will soon be starting on a new path - no idea what that will be though!\
\
Nick",2186,"BBCode","2006-03-08 16:30:28"
2191,27,"I know all about disillusionment with academia\, although now I'm re-illusioned with it\, as it were.  Someone I once met at a party had a T-shirt on that said: \"Academia\, where the fights are so nasty because the stakes are so small.\"  Or something to that effect.  I thought it summed it up pretty well.\
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Whatever path you choose\, I'm sure it will work out fine.  Just don't forget your guitar!  I enjoy your posts\, by the way.  There are a few people on the boards who I enjoy reading.  You're one (no flattery intended\, just thought you should know).\
\
-Paul",2176,"BBCode","2006-03-08 17:18:49"
2194,36,"thanks for the encouragement :) And don't worry - I could never forget guitar!",2176,"BBCode","2006-03-08 17:54:40"
2196,36,"thanks for the encouragement :) And don't worry - I could never forget guitar!",2186,"BBCode","2006-03-08 17:54:40"
2197,342,"Hi\,\
\
I have the RN songbook 1 and understand from The posts that you arrived before me and bought Robin Nolan\, \"Gypsy Jazz Licks\, vol.1\"\,\
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Considering that they are (almost) out of print\, would you like to trade scans & mp3?\
\
Please answer by PM\, thanks\
\
edu",2197,"BBCode","2006-03-08 20:03:04"
2202,366,"Hi\,\
\
I don't actually have a scanner\, but maybe I could make copies? Let me wait till I've got the Nolan book\, and I'll send you a message back.\
\
thanks\,\
\
John",2202,"BBCode","2006-03-09 18:14:48"
2204,36,"Hey Dennis - I just have a quick question for you:\
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when Fapy teaches\, does he focus mainly on visualising chord shapes as a path to improvisation\, or on learning arpeggios and licks?",2204,"BBCode","2006-03-09 20:03:25"
2206,3,"well our lessons weren't guitar lessons\, he focused strictly on phrasing and improvisation\,\
\
he said that i was doing what he would've shown me \, which are basically a combination of working on chord shapes and working on licks... the difference between my approach and his is that i mainly lift licks from others\, whereas he composes most of his (based on standard licks and chord shapes).... \
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he told me he spent many years writing a bunch of patterns/licks to overcome various musical obstacles. \
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he would for example explain to me\, how he' d learn a melody... he'd visualize the important tones in a melody and write down on what beats they occur\, and he 'd see the melody tones in relationship to the chords\, so he could play them in any key....\
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for difficult chord progressions\, he'd write a bunch of licks until he felt comfortable enough to improvise over them",2206,"BBCode","2006-03-09 20:09:18"
2209,36,"cool thanks Dennis - very interesting!  one more thing - when transcribing a solo does he figure out the function of each note in relation to the chord?  Does he ever think in terms of scales\, or would he see them as arpeggios with extra/colour notes?",2204,"BBCode","2006-03-09 20:25:41"
2210,3,"well\, he thinks more in terms of harmonies than scales (even though he plays them)...\
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for example when playing a C major scale over a C major chord\, he sees the C major chord within the scale .... or if he plays the same scale over Dm he sees Dm in the scale... do you know what i mean?\
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although we haven't talked about it\, i also suspect that he's mastered the basic chord forms enough that he has able to visualize substitutions over them... django's trademark 1940s sound was to emphasize the 6th\, 7th and 9th of a major chord..... that in other words means Em or Am over a C chord.... in one of django's later  daphne solos\, he explicitly outlines a a Bm arpeggio over a D chord (making it a Dmaj7)\
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we compared a few transcriptions\, and it's clear that he's putting each lick within a certain chord shape when possible...\
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one exercise he made me do that i really love is to impose various handicaps as an exercise...\
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for example... pretend the E and A strings don't exist... pretend the guitar only has 5 frets (of your choice ie 7th to 11th) ... now play rhythm on all of me.... then improvise.... stuff like that has really helped me \, and i show that to all my students.\
\
D",2206,"BBCode","2006-03-09 20:39:56"
2222,36,"hey Dennis - sorry to pepper you with questions\, but I have another.  How would you approach something like bars 10 and 11 of Django's 1942 Belleville solo in terms of analyzing the notes?  Was he simply outlining the Ddim7 chord (which can replace the Bm7)?",2204,"BBCode","2006-03-10 13:34:04"
2223,3,"in a rhythm changes or any song that has static major chords\, 4 things can be done:\
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playing major (D and all its extensions (maj7\,9 etc..) over  D chord)... it's also possible to alternate between I and V chords over static I chords\
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playing minor (Dm over D... it gives it a bluesy effect\, django really took advantage of this on Danse Norvegienne...) or check out django's solo on Oui... over a lot of the Bb chords he plays Bbm arpeggios\
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along the same line as minor \, you can also do dominant style ideas which is very typical of the dutch style... check out the beginning of the second chorus on Shine by Ritary on ma melodie\, the whole track is available on their site\, he does a minorish blues  lick on the C chord)\
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playing diminished (D diminished over D)....  django does that all the time over major chords... tchavolo as well\, i'm sure u've heard him play this octave lick over a G chord before : G Bb Bb Db Db  E E\, etc... in quarter notes.. try it out over I can't give you anything but love...\
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the important thing is to resolve them properly and not just pull it off randomly\
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with my new recording setup i'm hoping to start a series of online lessons based on the lessons i give and from the stuff i learned over the years \
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cheers\
D",2206,"BBCode","2006-03-10 13:53:36"
2232,118,"Hi Neil\,\
\
Sorry for the late reply; I've been swamped these last weeks.  I'll try to take a look sometime soon at the list of what you're looking for\, but I'm just buried right now.  I think I'm OK on the stuff you offered\, but thanks!\
\
The Ramsezaz site you should find here:\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/[/url]\
Also take a look here:\
[url=http://www.zigeunerwelt.de/mp3/index.php]http://www.zigeunerwelt.de/mp3/index.php[/url]\
but do me a favor and try not to share that last address...I'm not sure how much of it is kosher\, and I try not to take for free what I can buy.  Hope you understand.\
\
All best\,\
Jack.",2016,"BBCode","2006-03-11 22:40:32"
2236,342,"Hi again\,\
\
Will be ok to have even some copies and tracks in mp3\, please let me know if it's ok for you and will scan and send songbook 1.\
Regards\,\
Eduardo\
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[quote=\"sockeye\"]Hi\,\
\
I don't actually have a scanner\, but maybe I could make copies? Let me wait till I've got the Nolan book\, and I'll send you a message back.\
\
thanks\,\
\
John[/quote]",2197,"BBCode","2006-03-12 10:56:02"
2237,366,"Hi\,\
\
I am told volume 1 of the songbooks is being reprinted & will be available in a couple weeks. So I'm just going to buy when it is available again.\
\
Thanks for the offer\, though.\
\
John",2202,"BBCode","2006-03-12 11:32:32"
2240,135,"Hi\,\
Just curious- what tuners are you going for now? The Waverlys? Also\, I read that the DRs are wider than the modern tuners...did they leave too much room for the newer tuners? Any help is much appreciated.\
Thanks\,\
Alex",2240,"BBCode","2006-03-12 21:44:28"
2245,342,"Hello\,\
\
You're welcome.\
\
Were you get the info about the reprint?\
\
Best\,\
Eduardo",2197,"BBCode","2006-03-13 00:02:57"
2246,366,"Alain Cola said they'd be back in print in a couple weeks. I guess we'll see if he's right -- I hope so!\
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Thanks again\,\
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John",2202,"BBCode","2006-03-13 05:52:18"
2247,95,"Troy\,\
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How's life? \
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I have been playing like crazy and working hard. I love this stuff because there is no end to it! It's like the best RPG ever! : )\
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Just got a new guitar! Neil sold me a Dupont MD-50B. It's really great and I love playing it. \
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Is there any chance you are going to be playing at Djangofest this coming year? If so is there any chance you would want to have me play again? If so it would be great to start working now I think. I have a friend that is playing upright bass now and really getting into GJ! We jam at least once a week now and he is just killing it. Might be a fun project if we work up a fun set for Djangofest. Just a thought.\
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Saw that you are selling your DR tuners. Did you get another guitar by any chance!?\
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Talk to you soon\,\
Josh",2247,"BBCode","2006-03-13 10:11:14"
2255,324,"Hey Jack\,\
\
Thanks for the links; I'm so memory-impaired I can't remember what I asked you about the Ramsezaz site you pointed me to below. I'll be discrete re: the German site--I'm not really even sure what Django tunes are on it (they seem only to be labeled \"Track 1\" \"Track 2\"...). Let me know if there is something there that is really unusual; I'll explore it on my own in the meantime.\
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Re: my wish list\, hope I didn't give the impression that I was interested in a snail-mail version of Napster. I do spend a lot of money on CDs (more than I'm comfortable telling my loving wife about\, for certain)\, and until I got into Django\, I had no use for MP3 files (still don't like them\, but for something like Baro Ferret 78s\, I'll take whatever I can get). \
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I do like owning something with liner notes\, uncompressed sound\, etc.\, and for several of the things Scot has sent me in MP3\, I've since bought the CD. \
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I know a majority of music consumers--I won't even call them listeners\, because that's how big a damn snob I am!--don't care about compression and liner notes\, and that file swapping has amounted to theft in most cases. (Insert joke about reduced rations of Cristal or cocaine here.)\
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However\, I do buy the argument that circulating music in MP3 form or whatever can lead to a purchase down the road from someone who otherwise would never buy an album. And I buy the argument that copyright law has been distorted by entertainment conglomerates\, the public domain is endangered\, and we need a correction.\
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It's an interesting and complicated issue\, but one thing that isn't to complicated is the fact living artists\, especially those who depend financially on records and concerts\, shouldn't be ripped off by consumers (that's what record companies are for!--just kidding).\
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Hopefully you'll be getting my package in the mail this week. And if you decide to buy the discs yourself\, read this thread to see who sells them:\
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[url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2522]http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2522[/url]\
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(The Normann and Svenska discs aren't sold buy anyone I could find in North America or the U.K.)\
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I just got off the phone a few minutes ago with Scot; I was asking him if he planned to go to Djangofest NW\, and he said no\, if anything\, he might go to Django in June.\
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BTW\, I'm curious about your group's set list\, or rather\, your previous and current repertoire. Actually\, that might make an interesting thread\, having people list songs outside the Django canon that they have or do play regularly. A few nights ago\, as I flipped through the Ultimate Fake book in a goofy mood\, I came across \"Hopelessly Devoted to You\" from Grease and had to give the changes a try with my Selmac. But I have no group to work such tunes up with.\
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Take care\,\
\
Neil\
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\"Hi Neil\,\
\
Sorry for the late reply; I've been swamped these last weeks. I'll try to take a look sometime soon at the list of what you're looking for\, but I'm just buried right now. I think I'm OK on the stuff you offered\, but thanks!\
\
The Ramsezaz site you should find here:\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/[/url]\
Also take a look here:\
[url=http://www.zigeunerwelt.de/mp3/index.php]http://www.zigeunerwelt.de/mp3/index.php[/url]\
but do me a favor and try not to share that last address...I'm not sure how much of it is kosher\, and I try not to take for free what I can buy. Hope you understand.\
\
All best\,\
Jack.\"",2015,"BBCode","2006-03-12 14:20:40"
2257,118,"Hi Neil\,\
\
About the German site: there's some good Titi Winterstein stuff there\, though you may already have it\, and there's some Hans'che Weiss stuff that's worth a look as well.  The Django tracks I think are easily available elsewhere\, and most people probably have them in their collections already.  The Ramsezaz site you asked me about was the one Dennis mentioned\, but most of what's available there you'll now find on the new ftp site (Bamboula\, Pattote).\
\
I agree wholeheartedly with your take on the beauty of liner notes!  I was touched to find your copies in the package I received yesterday; I wish more people would do that.  I've spent many nights at the office copier myself.\
\
Glad to hear too that you've been talking to Scot; he and I have been going back and forth trying to figure out how to make that new ftp site an ethical place\, and it's not easy.  Right now it's something of a feeding frenzy\, and people aren't thinking of the consequences of posting every last rare album...I hope it works out\, and that collectors like Scot aren't put off sharing their finds\, but if people keep uploading really rare stuff the sources are going to stop sharing\, and we'll all be screwed.  I'm afraid he's a bit pissed with me right now for opening up this can of worms (which is the last thing I want-Scot's helped me out immensely over the years)\, but I hope we can work it out.  I'm trying-and I'm trying to get others to go along-to not post rare albums without first checking with people like him.  Here's to hoping.  With luck he'll make Django in June and we can talk again in person..\
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About my band's current set list\, here's what we've been playing (note there's a LOT of overlap; I've got a few band going\, and I've just copied a bunch of set lists here):\
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All of Me\
Artillerie Lourde\
Autumn Leaves\
Blue Drag\
Blues en Mineur\
Bossa Dorado\
Cherokee\
C Jam Blues\
Dark Eyes\
Djangology\
Douce Ambiance\
Exactly Like You/Take the A Train\
I'm Confessin'\
It Don't Mean a Thing\
J'Attendrai\
Lady Be Good\
Limehouse Blues\
Ma Premiere Guitare\
Manoir de mes Reves\
Montagne Ste Genevieve\
Minor Swing\
Noto Swing\
Nuages\
Swing a Bellevue\
Swing 48\
Swing Gitan\
Viper's Dream\
Latcho Drom\
Caravan\
What Is This Thing Called Love?\
Wave\
Troublant Bolero\
Micro\
Stompin' at Decca\
Chez Jacquet\
For Sephora\
Django's Tiger\
Danse Norvegienne\
Si Tu Savais\
Stardust\
Them There Eyes\
Anniversary Song\
China Boy\
Ou est tu Mon Amour\
September Song\
Seul ce Soir\
Melodie au Crepuscule\
How High the Moon\
Tears\
Hungaria\
Place de Broukere\
In a Sentimental Mood\
Swing 39\
Swing 42\
Double Scotch\
Swing for Ninine\
Anouman\
Just One for Babik\
Petriarka/Joseph\, Joseph\
C'est Magnifique\
Hot Lips\
I've Found a New Baby\
My Melancholy Baby\
Fleche D'Or\
Fleur D'Ennui\
Rhythm Futur\
Anouman\
Double Whisky aka Double Scotch\
Autumn Leaves\
Seul ce Soir\
Rose Room\
Django's Tiger\
Stockholm\
After You've Gone\
All of Me\
Anniversary Song\
Artillerie Lourde\
Belleville\
Blue Drag\
Blues en Mineur\
Bossa Dorado\
China Boy\
Coquette\
Daphne\
Dark Eyes\
Dinah\
Djangology\
Douce Ambiance\
Exactly Like You\
Honeysuckle Rose\
I Can't Give You Anything…\
I'll See You in My Dreams\
I'm Confessin'\
It Don't Mean a Thing\
J'Attendrai\
Just One for Babik\
Lady Be Good\
Latcho Drom\
Limehouse Blues\
Lulu Swing\
Ma Premiere Guitare\
Manoir de mes Reves\
Minor Swing\
Noto Swing\
Nuages\
On a Slow Boat to China\
Rhythms Gitanes\
Sheik of Araby\
Si Tu Savais\
Sweet Chorus\
Swing 39\
Swing 42\
Swing 48\
Swing de Paris\
Swing for Ninine\
Swing Gitan\
Tears\
Them There Eyes\
Troublant Bolero\
Viper's Dream\
\
Best\,\
Jack.\
\
\
[quote=\"trumbology\"]Hey Jack\,\
\
Thanks for the links; I'm so memory-impaired I can't remember what I asked you about the Ramsezaz site you pointed me to below. I'll be discrete re: the German site--I'm not really even sure what Django tunes are on it (they seem only to be labeled \"Track 1\" \"Track 2\"...). Let me know if there is something there that is really unusual; I'll explore it on my own in the meantime.\
\
Re: my wish list\, hope I didn't give the impression that I was interested in a snail-mail version of Napster. I do spend a lot of money on CDs (more than I'm comfortable telling my loving wife about\, for certain)\, and until I got into Django\, I had no use for MP3 files (still don't like them\, but for something like Baro Ferret 78s\, I'll take whatever I can get). \
\
I do like owning something with liner notes\, uncompressed sound\, etc.\, and for several of the things Scot has sent me in MP3\, I've since bought the CD. \
\
I know a majority of music consumers--I won't even call them listeners\, because that's how big a damn snob I am!--don't care about compression and liner notes\, and that file swapping has amounted to theft in most cases. (Insert joke about reduced rations of Cristal or cocaine here.)\
\
However\, I do buy the argument that circulating music in MP3 form or whatever can lead to a purchase down the road from someone who otherwise would never buy an album. And I buy the argument that copyright law has been distorted by entertainment conglomerates\, the public domain is endangered\, and we need a correction.\
\
It's an interesting and complicated issue\, but one thing that isn't to complicated is the fact living artists\, especially those who depend financially on records and concerts\, shouldn't be ripped off by consumers (that's what record companies are for!--just kidding).\
\
Hopefully you'll be getting my package in the mail this week. And if you decide to buy the discs yourself\, read this thread to see who sells them:\
\
[url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2522]http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2522[/url]\
\
(The Normann and Svenska discs aren't sold buy anyone I could find in North America or the U.K.)\
\
I just got off the phone a few minutes ago with Scot; I was asking him if he planned to go to Djangofest NW\, and he said no\, if anything\, he might go to Django in June.\
\
BTW\, I'm curious about your group's set list\, or rather\, your previous and current repertoire. Actually\, that might make an interesting thread\, having people list songs outside the Django canon that they have or do play regularly. A few nights ago\, as I flipped through the Ultimate Fake book in a goofy mood\, I came across \"Hopelessly Devoted to You\" from Grease and had to give the changes a try with my Selmac. But I have no group to work such tunes up with.\
\
Take care\,\
\
Neil\
\
\"Hi Neil\,\
\
Sorry for the late reply; I've been swamped these last weeks. I'll try to take a look sometime soon at the list of what you're looking for\, but I'm just buried right now. I think I'm OK on the stuff you offered\, but thanks!\
\
The Ramsezaz site you should find here:\
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/[/url]\
Also take a look here:\
[url=http://www.zigeunerwelt.de/mp3/index.php]http://www.zigeunerwelt.de/mp3/index.php[/url]\
but do me a favor and try not to share that last address...I'm not sure how much of it is kosher\, and I try not to take for free what I can buy. Hope you understand.\
\
All best\,\
Jack.\"[/quote]",2016,"BBCode","2006-03-14 22:21:10"
2271,118,"Barengero\,\
\
I've got a DVD from DFNE that I can't use\, if you're interested-it contains both some Stephane Wrembel and some Ritary.  I believe it was recorded as a DVD-RW\, and none of my machines read it.  If you think you can use it send me your mailing address and I'll send it to you; I'd like someone to get some use from it-I've already got the footage on tape.  Also\, Dennis made a wonderful DVD of Ritary's shows-I'll try to make a copy of that for you as well.  He includes the song titles\, which should help you with the audio files you downloaded-they do a few originals ([i]Ma Melodie\, Chouka[/i]) that aren't that well known.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2271,"BBCode","2006-03-15 23:41:46"
2284,36,"Hey Stu\,\
\
I know you don't feel great about the online rare music thing\, but I thought I would ask if you have anything you feel is worth the Ninine and Mondine acoustic album that you might send me privately?  Don't feel pressured to do so\, but I just thought I'd check :)\
\
Nick",2284,"BBCode","2006-03-16 16:00:09"
2293,151,"Paul\
No\, not at all peeved in any way.  No apology necessary.  Sometimes people's enthusiams get in the way of good sense\, that's all that happened here.  If there isn't any malice I can hardly be mad.\
\
Things will calm down\, and then we should all be able to sit down and come up with an agreeable solution.  I'm confidant it'll happen.  In the meantime if there is anything that you'd especially like to hear\, I will try my best to make it available.\
\
Regards\
Scot",2293,"BBCode","2006-03-17 10:02:37"
2297,248,"Aside from being a good drink . . .\
I can tab it out for you also if you like. if you email me I'll send you a book with the chords in it . . . <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks\
ben",2297,"BBCode","2006-03-17 16:08:58"
2301,36,"Hey Stu\,\
\
I know you don't feel great about the online rare music thing\, but I thought I would ask if you have anything you feel is worth the Ninine and Mondine acoustic album that you might send me privately?  Don't feel pressured to do so\, but I just thought I'd check :)\
\
Nick",2301,"BBCode","2006-03-16 16:00:09"
2304,613,"Hello Michael\,\
\
I have posted a few links to my own Manouche guitar site on this forum. I hope that it does not disturb you in any way as there may incidently be material in common between your books and my site.\
\
The only Manouche method I have ever bought is \"Gypsy Picking\" from you which I think is a great resource and I pay special attention to carefully avoid duplicating material from others\, but there still may be things in common. Especially knowing that I have not read your other books.\
\
In any case\, if you deem I am being disrespectful in any way by posting links on your forum\, then I will remove all references to my site in my posts. My site is not a commercial one and it will remain this way\, I am not making any money out of it\, I'm only sharing info to the best of my knowledge...\
\
I just want to make this point clear. :)\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann",2304,"BBCode","2006-03-22 05:48:25"
2305,9,"Hi Yann\,\
\
Your site looks nice! Just as long as you don't give away too much info it's OK. It's hard to sell books when people just post everything for free. It would be nice if you mentioned my books on your pages. Let people know if they want more concise info on the rest stroke\, chords\, la pompe\, etc. they can find them in my books.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",2305,"BBCode","2006-03-22 07:35:48"
2308,613,"Michael\,\
\
Thanks for your reply.\
\
I have already written a recommendation to your \"Gypsy Picking\" book on the main page of the site because I consider it an excellent book for beginners (I started with it)\, and other links to your forum because it's just one of the best discussion forums there is\, mostly with your comments and Dennis'. That was there right from the start last month.\
\
One thing I don't want to do though is to recommend books I haven't read. Since I only read \"Gypsy Picking\" and liked it a lot\, it's referenced from my site.\
\
My site is quite generic (I think) and does not go into deep details. My point is mostly to add a visual support through pictures\, videos and charts. That's about it really...\
\
Yann",2304,"BBCode","2006-03-22 07:47:07"
2309,9,"Thanks Yann...I appreciate you recommending my book!\
\
'm",2305,"BBCode","2006-03-22 07:54:05"
2313,4,"Hey!\
\
I'm so so sorry for the delay in responding. Unless I respond right away\, I usually forget and it happened twice already.\
\
Matthias\, please send me your mailing address so that I can send you what you were looking for. If when you receive the package you feel like sending me some stuff\, great! Otherwise\, it's not problem. I've had a package waiting for you for some time now and you never send me your address!\
\
I don't think Germany is going to happen this year. I've got too many other things (including Samois) going on. Will you be headed to Samois this year?\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Ted",2313,"BBCode","2006-03-22 14:11:32"
2318,194,"Hallo\, \
\
schöne Grüße und guten Morgen nach Trier!\
\
Barengero",2318,"BBCode","2006-03-23 00:09:38"
2319,220,"Hi Nick\
I'm sure you have more stuff than me BUT i will be recording Moreno(he plays at Le Que in 10 days time) LIVE\,so if you send me your address you are more than welcome to a copy of that!\
Cheers\
Stu",2284,"BBCode","2006-03-23 06:34:52"
2320,220,"Hi Nick\
I'm sure you have more stuff than me BUT i will be recording Moreno(he plays at Le Que in 10 days time) LIVE\,so if you send me your address you are more than welcome to a copy of that!\
Cheers\
Stu",2320,"BBCode","2006-03-23 06:34:52"
2332,141,"I'm interested in the wegen yeur neux\, i have a brand new AK thing grip.\
Let me know if you are interested.",2332,"BBCode","2006-03-25 14:00:54"
2333,141,"I'm interested in the wegen yeur neux\, i have a brand new AK thing grip.\
Let me know if you are interested.",2333,"BBCode","2006-03-25 14:00:54"
2334,276,"I have a thin grip AK that I never use\, I wouldn't mind trying out the Fatone... I think we are both in MTL as well\, so a trade would be easy.\
\
Let me know\,\
\
Kevin",2334,"BBCode","2006-03-25 14:19:17"
2335,276,"I have a thin grip AK that I never use\, I wouldn't mind trying out the Fatone... I think we are both in MTL as well\, so a trade would be easy.\
\
Let me know\,\
\
Kevin",2335,"BBCode","2006-03-25 14:19:17"
2340,141,"Ok I give up.\
\
Can you please let me know what the username and password is.\
\
Thank you",2340,"BBCode","2006-03-25 17:24:24"
2352,276,"Unfortunately I can't make it to Ritary\, but I will be going to some of the masterclasses. You?\
\
Kevin",2334,"BBCode","2006-03-26 16:17:34"
2353,276,"Unfortunately I can't make it to Ritary\, but I will be going to some of the masterclasses. You?\
\
Kevin",2335,"BBCode","2006-03-26 16:17:34"
2358,349,"Hi\, I don't really have anything you are looking for\, although I do have extra strings\, just not enough to make a full set.  I'd be interested in the picks\, if you wanted to sell them.  I'm in Montreal.\
\
--Colin",2358,"BBCode","2006-03-26 21:04:40"
2359,139,"Ciao Tommaso\,\
sono Emiliano e sono di Roma come te\, tu da che parti stai? Sei chitarrista? Io sto cercando un po di gente per allrgare la \"squadra\"\, tu come stai messo?\
Fammi sapere\
ciao\
se ti serve qualcosa fammi sapere\, intanto fatti un giro sul mio sito magari trovi qualcosa di interessante...",2359,"BBCode","2006-03-26 22:32:41"
2362,591,"Ciao Emiliano\,\
io sono appena agli inizi dello studio del GJ\, anche se ho a che fare con la chitarra da un pò di anni. Comunque non sono un professionista e la chitarra l'ho sempre studiata da autodidatta.\
Inoltre\, anche se la passione è tanta\, non posso dedicare allo studio del GJ molto tempo\, per impegni familiari. \
Per ora studio. Ho iniziato da un mesetto Gypsy Picking di Horowitz e sto inziando anche Getting Into Gypsy Jazz di S.Wrembels. Inoltre in parallelo mi esercito a suonare sui Playalong.  Ora sto esercitandomi su Minor Swing(in tre versioni: su base di S. Doussat\,  la vers. J.Jorgenson e versione Chocolat e poi Nuages\, con base di Robin Nolan e su base Samy Doussat) il mio obiettivo/sogno è quello di formare un trio o quartetto  e suonare un pò\, anche in strada. In ogni caso mi fa piacere se restiamo in contatto\, perchè come vedi qui da noi il GJ non è molto seguito e di occasioni per imparare\, suonare\, scambiarsi opinioni\, consigli e altro ce ne sono poche.\
Fammi sapere di te. Ciao Tommaso .P.S. mia e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlamacchia@tiscali.it\">tlamacchia@tiscali.it</a><!-- e -->",2362,"BBCode","2006-03-26 23:37:10"
2364,591,"Ho perso il tuo msg. su Tiscali. Me lo rimandi?\
Ciao\,\
Tommaso",2362,"BBCode","2006-03-27 02:01:46"
2365,349,"Hi\, I don't really have anything you are looking for\, although I do have extra strings\, just not enough to make a full set.  I'd be interested in the picks\, if you wanted to sell them.  I'm in Montreal.\
\
--Colin",2365,"BBCode","2006-03-26 21:04:40"
2366,457,"I'm interested.\
\
I can ship the pick to you on Monday if you would like.\
\
Let me know.",2332,"BBCode","2006-03-27 04:05:18"
2367,457,"Collin\,\
\
The Fatone is gone but I still have the other three. Will you be at the Ritary concert on Friday? We could arrange to meet there; I would be willing to sell them.\
\
Let me know",2358,"BBCode","2006-03-27 06:43:08"
2372,141,"Let's do it.\
I'll ship the pick today.\
\
Let me know where to",2333,"BBCode","2006-03-27 07:45:51"
2373,457,"My address:\
\
Patrick Daigle\
7590 rue Centrale\
Lasalle\, QC H8P 1K7\
Canada\
\
Send me your address and I will try to ship yours today\, tomorrow at the latest.",2332,"BBCode","2006-03-27 10:38:25"
2374,457,"Colin\,\
\
The Fatone and Yeux Noir are gone...I still have the Button and left-handed Dugain. I also have a used black Wegen GJP you may be interested in.\
\
Let me know",2374,"BBCode","2006-03-27 10:43:56"
2377,141,"Cesar Cruz\
2921 S Orlando Dr. #206\
Sanford\, FL 32773\
\
Thank You",2333,"BBCode","2006-03-27 11:12:03"
2381,349,"Hi\, I would be interested in the button and the other wegen\, provided they aren't left-handed.  I won't be at the Ritary concert\, but you can call me at 840-8453 and we can arrange to meet sometime.  I'll be in Chcoutimi from Wednesday-Friday\, so maybe sometime on the weekend.  How much do you want for them?\
\
Thanks--Colin",2381,"BBCode","2006-03-27 13:44:29"
2384,276,"The April 9th masterclasses would work for me. Also\, if you are ever interested in a saturday afternoon jam I am still hosting les Djamedis from 1-3pm whenever people show interest. As it is spring a few more players seem to be crawling out of the woodwork!\
\
Best\,\
\
Kevin",2335,"BBCode","2006-03-28 09:24:34"
2385,355,"Hey Ando\, \
\
We recently aquired a bass player. We used your bass lines in notation at our first practice. We sounded good when he was sightreading the notes\, but he can't improvise walking lines\, or any line for that matter. \
\
Do you happen to have any other lines written out? My friend and I have some bootlegs and out of print cds we could trade\, if you like. Or can you give us a resource to find lines? \
\
thanks a lot\
Alex",2385,"BBCode","2006-03-28 19:31:55"
2387,457,"Sounds good! See you on the 9th!\
\
Cheers\
-p",2387,"BBCode","2006-03-29 10:15:07"
2388,613,"Hi Rookie\,\
\
Regarding your question about the right hand technique and the pompe\, you can check out my site: [url]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/toc-en.htm[/url]\, I've put videos and various explanations (also in French if you speak the language).\
\
Tschuess\,\
\
Yann",2388,"BBCode","2006-03-29 11:00:00"
2389,613,"Hi Rookie\,\
\
Regarding your question about the right hand technique and the pompe\, you can check out my site: [url]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/toc-en.htm[/url]\, I've put videos and various explanations (also in French if you speak the language).\
\
Tschuess\,\
\
Yann",2389,"BBCode","2006-03-29 11:00:00"
2390,626,"Hi\,\
\
thanks for the link\, great side by the way!\
\
My French ist terrible\, my worst subject in school\, but nevertheless the explanations help...\
\
\
Thanks again\
\
\
GreetZ Rookie",2388,"BBCode","2006-03-29 11:44:37"
2391,355,"Hey Ando\, \
\
We recently aquired a bass player. We used your bass lines in notation at our first practice. We sounded good when he was sightreading the notes\, but he can't improvise walking lines\, or any line for that matter. \
\
Do you happen to have any other lines written out? My friend and I have some bootlegs and out of print cds we could trade\, if you like. Or can you give us a resource to find lines? \
\
thanks a lot\
Alex",2391,"BBCode","2006-03-28 19:31:55"
2392,37,"Hi Alex\
\
Short answer: no\, I don't have any more bass lines written out.  Do you guys have any requests?  \
\
Long answer:  I'm not a bass player\, but I read and sing bass (baritone) and have some basic knowledge of how good bass lines are created.  Here are some short guidelines:\
\
1)  You could play the root of each chord as a whole note or as a half-note alternating with the fifth above or below.  I think this is called \"rocking\" bass.\
\
2)  If you do that for a while\, you can try a half-note plus two quarter-notes which lead into the next root.  \
\
3)  To make a walking bass line (all quarter or eighth notes\, depending on meter)\, you replace the half-note in step two (above) with two quarters.  To do this\, you basically play passing tones between chord tones.  Remember to put chord tones on the strong beats.\
\
4)  A walking line shouldn't sound random: like a vocal line\, it should be singable\, predominantly step-wise\, and clearly sound consonant with the underlying chord.  It should also have a variety of ascending and descending phrases.\
\
I5)  You can fake a good bit by keeping chord tones on strong beats and just anticipating them with tones a half-step above or below -- this sounds like walking to most people.\
\
6)  It's probably best to write out a good line of half-notes first -- to establish a direction for a walking line -- and then fill it in with weak beat notes to make a walking line.  The half-notes become a scaffolding\, in a way.\
\
Hope this helps.  Let me know which tunes you really want\, and I'll try to get some time to notate what I think are good example lines for them.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando\
\
PS -- Tell your bass player I'm sympathetic!",2385,"BBCode","2006-03-29 12:54:17"
2393,37,"Hi Alex\
\
Short answer: no\, I don't have any more bass lines written out.  Do you guys have any requests?  \
\
Long answer:  I'm not a bass player\, but I read and sing bass (baritone) and have some basic knowledge of how good bass lines are created.  Here are some short guidelines:\
\
1)  You could play the root of each chord as a whole note or as a half-note alternating with the fifth above or below.  I think this is called \"rocking\" bass.\
\
2)  If you do that for a while\, you can try a half-note plus two quarter-notes which lead into the next root.  \
\
3)  To make a walking bass line (all quarter or eighth notes\, depending on meter)\, you replace the half-note in step two (above) with two quarters.  To do this\, you basically play passing tones between chord tones.  Remember to put chord tones on the strong beats.\
\
4)  A walking line shouldn't sound random: like a vocal line\, it should be singable\, predominantly step-wise\, and clearly sound consonant with the underlying chord.  It should also have a variety of ascending and descending phrases.\
\
I5)  You can fake a good bit by keeping chord tones on strong beats and just anticipating them with tones a half-step above or below -- this sounds like walking to most people.\
\
6)  It's probably best to write out a good line of half-notes first -- to establish a direction for a walking line -- and then fill it in with weak beat notes to make a walking line.  The half-notes become a scaffolding\, in a way.\
\
Hope this helps.  Let me know which tunes you really want\, and I'll try to get some time to notate what I think are good example lines for them.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando\
\
PS -- Tell your bass player I'm sympathetic!",2393,"BBCode","2006-03-29 12:54:17"
2394,626,"Hi\,\
\
thanks for the link\, great side by the way!\
\
My French ist terrible\, my worst subject in school\, but nevertheless the explanations help...\
\
\
Thanks again\
\
\
GreetZ Rookie",2394,"BBCode","2006-03-29 11:44:37"
2395,355,"thanks man!\
\
I appreciate your in depth reply! \
\
Im going to make two requests :) Django's Waltz and Djangology. I tried transcibing some bass lines\, its really tough. I can do any guitar part\, but the low tones get me. I guess i just need to do it more often. \
\
Not to put any pressure on you or anything\, but the fate of our band\, our musical carrer! our lives! depends soley on YOU! hahah just kiddin...\
\
You have helped a lot\, we will probably have some recordings soon using your notated bass lines.\
\
Alex",2385,"BBCode","2006-03-29 22:42:06"
2396,355,"thanks man!\
\
I appreciate your in depth reply! \
\
Im going to make two requests :) Django's Waltz and Djangology. I tried transcibing some bass lines\, its really tough. I can do any guitar part\, but the low tones get me. I guess i just need to do it more often. \
\
Not to put any pressure on you or anything\, but the fate of our band\, our musical carrer! our lives! depends soley on YOU! hahah just kiddin...\
\
You have helped a lot\, we will probably have some recordings soon using your notated bass lines.\
\
Alex",2391,"BBCode","2006-03-29 22:42:06"
2397,37,"Alex\
\
Great.  I'll start working on them this weekend.  By \"Django's Waltz\,\" you mean \"Montagne Ste. Genevieve\"?  The one in E minor?\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",2385,"BBCode","2006-03-30 04:30:39"
2398,37,"Alex\
\
Great.  I'll start working on them this weekend.  By \"Django's Waltz\,\" you mean \"Montagne Ste. Genevieve\"?  The one in E minor?\
\
Cheers\,\
Ando",2393,"BBCode","2006-03-30 04:30:39"
2399,355,"Yes\, montagne.\
how long does it take you for one?\
\
thanks again.",2385,"BBCode","2006-03-30 12:38:49"
2400,355,"Yes\, montagne.\
how long does it take you for one?\
\
thanks again.",2391,"BBCode","2006-03-30 12:38:49"
2401,37,"Alex\
\
Depends on how many choruses I do.  Generally\, I'm fast at getting bass lines because they're monodies.  That's not the time-consuming part.\
\
To notate them\, it takes as long as it takes to type.  The notation program I use (lilypond) is unforgiving (it isn't GUI)\, so I have to proofread carefully and de-bug.\
\
I know these tunes\, so I'm guessing it'll take two hours from start to finish\, where finish = posting them here.\
\
Ando",2385,"BBCode","2006-03-30 14:02:37"
2402,37,"Alex\
\
Depends on how many choruses I do.  Generally\, I'm fast at getting bass lines because they're monodies.  That's not the time-consuming part.\
\
To notate them\, it takes as long as it takes to type.  The notation program I use (lilypond) is unforgiving (it isn't GUI)\, so I have to proofread carefully and de-bug.\
\
I know these tunes\, so I'm guessing it'll take two hours from start to finish\, where finish = posting them here.\
\
Ando",2393,"BBCode","2006-03-30 14:02:37"
2408,5,"Charles\,\
\
write me at my home email and I can send you a chart of Palo Verde.\
\
Greg\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gregruby@oz.net\">gregruby@oz.net</a><!-- e -->",2408,"BBCode","2006-04-03 15:43:43"
2409,5,"Charles\,\
\
write me at my home email and I can send you a chart of Palo Verde.\
\
Greg\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gregruby@oz.net\">gregruby@oz.net</a><!-- e -->",2409,"BBCode","2006-04-03 15:43:43"
2412,457,"I received the pick today! Thanks a lot.",2332,"BBCode","2006-04-04 17:19:10"
2413,457,"I received the pick today! Thanks a lot.",2387,"BBCode","2006-04-04 17:19:10"
2415,141,"Your welcome.\
\
I recieve the pick also.\
\
Thank you",2333,"BBCode","2006-04-05 07:28:01"
2416,636,"hi Robin\, are you able to receive HCR in the small 365 live player window with track information\, favorites\,buying options etc? as some people can only listen in real player or other modes because of their computer setup\, please reply as a PM or on the forum.\
Cheers \
Dave.\
PS\, Joachim\, (the owner of HCR) likes to receive deleated tracks that are out of copyright to play on the station \, I sent Waso 4\, also if you have a qualityCD of your band he may \"air\" them worldwide with buying options so that you can make some cash!! Just attach an mp3 to an email with an introduction and see what happens.",2416,"BBCode","2006-04-05 13:36:19"
2418,640,"Hello\, \
My name is Etsuko\, I'm living in Seattle\, WA. \
\
I'm going to order a Saga Gitane DG-250M Selmer Style Jazz guitar through this cite\,but I have a question about the set up options for the guitar. \
How the guitars would be diffrent when they're made by factory set up/ proffesional gypsy set up?I'd like to have a guitar by proffesional gypsy guitar\, but I just want to know how is it different in sounds\, appearances\, materials or....so on. And\, I also find other options such as  custom high quality bridges and dress frets\, which options would be the most that effect on the guitar sounds?\
\
Thank you\
Etsuko",2418,"BBCode","2006-04-05 14:21:47"
2419,95,"Etsuko\,\
\
All very good questions. \
\
The set up on the guitars from the factory is okay... nor great. Mainly the bridge that the guitar comes with is really not a good design for these guitars. The set up option is a good one but I would urge you to spend the money on the bridge if you must choose between either the set up or the bridge. The bridge the Gitane guitars come with is made from a bad design as well as a wood that is too hard. The 250M is a very loud guitar as it is and with the factory bridge the tonal range is very narrow - Harsh and pinging tones. When I build a bridge for the 250M I make if from a softer rosewood species that brings out a fuller tonal rang as well as a drier gypsy tone. At the time of a bridge order I talk to the person ordering it get a good idea of how they like the action of their guitar. I will set it as requested. if it is your first time with a gypsy guitar I can make some good recommendations for set up that will help you along the way of learning.\
\
May I ask why you are looking at the 250M over and above some of the other models? Is this your first gypsy style guitar?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2419,"BBCode","2006-04-05 16:10:46"
2423,640,"Hello\,\
Thank you for giving me a lot of information.\
It helped me a lot as I'm not so familiar with gypsy guitars.\
(but I've been listening Django)\
I've been playing a electric guitar\, but haven't played gypsy jazz.\
\
I decided to buy a \"DG-250M\" because I thought the types of D-hole gypsy guitars are for rhythm guitarists rather than soloists. ??\
(I watched the Rosenberg trio's DVD and just  guessed...)\
Also I liked the body color. It looked very unique. \
Also\, the guitar is used played by John Jorgenson\, and he recommends the guitar. That's wonderful.\
\
I'm sorry I have questions about your message...\
So\, when I buy the DG250M\, I'd better choosing \"Proffesional Gypsy Set Up\"? \
\
One more\, are there any difference in sounds solid peghead/ slotted peghead? \
\
Thank you so much.",2418,"BBCode","2006-04-05 17:58:31"
2424,640,"I decided and just ordered the Saga Gitane DG-250M w/ the case\, proffesional gypsy set up & Custom High Quality Bridge.\
\
Thank you for giving me tips.",2424,"BBCode","2006-04-05 19:42:06"
2425,95,"You are welcome. I hope that this will be the start a good musical life journey for you. \
\
I will contact you when I get your guitar and it is time to set it up and we can talk about he setup.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",2425,"BBCode","2006-04-05 20:34:12"
2427,636,"Hi robin \, what guitar is this  new \"Prince\" using\,do you know if has any \"Royal\"blood in his veins !!\
 Thanks for the great posts.\
\
Dave",2427,"BBCode","2006-04-05 23:52:08"
2430,285,"He is Birelli's cousin\, on the video I posted of him at the Quecumbar he is playing a DellArte Manouche\, he really is a new prince of the Gypsies\,\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Robin",2427,"BBCode","2006-04-06 04:58:03"
2431,285,"are you able to receive HCR in the small 365 live player window with track information\, favorites\,buying options etc? \
\
Yes\, it seems to work alright for me.\
\
What e-mail address should I send one of my tracks to?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Robin",2416,"BBCode","2006-04-06 05:01:55"
2432,285,"are you able to receive HCR in the small 365 live player window with track information\, favorites\,buying options etc? \
\
Yes\, it seems to work alright for me.\
\
What e-mail address should I send one of my tracks to?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Robin",2432,"BBCode","2006-04-06 05:01:55"
2433,285,"He is Birelli's cousin\, on the video I posted of him at the Quecumbar he is playing a DellArte Manouche\, he really is a new prince of the Gypsies\,\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Robin",2433,"BBCode","2006-04-06 04:58:03"
2434,636,"Hi Robin\, thanks for the info' on Yorgui \"the new man in town\"Lofler.\
\
I will contact Joachim at HCR and and ask him to look out for an email with an mp3 track attachment\,just go into the HCR playing window and click the the \"mail\" icon\, he would like track titles\, length of track and artist info\, i'll ask how he wants purchasing details if you have a cd to sell.\
 Have you got the \"Le Quecumber\" videos on DVD? I have got some swaps you might like\, I've just received an audio of Fapy and Chavolo jamming at the Gables Hotel L'esprit 2003\,also a little known\"demo\" of the professional filming done at Moseley 2003 and lots of other \"stuff\" interested?\
\
Keep on pluckin'\
Dave",2434,"BBCode","2006-04-06 08:36:48"
2436,285,"I haven't got the memory on my computer to transfer video to DVD\, I have alot of great stuff from Samois 2004 and from the quecumbar\, all of which I took myself\, I could make you up a VHS (European format)?  I need to buy an external hard drive before I can libraly set clips to DVD and I don't think that will happen any time too soon.\
\
So\, do you think I should send one of my tracks to be broadcast on this radio station? I have an album on its way\, I could send a preview\, in the meentime you might want to check out my MySpace account\,\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecom27762226]http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecom27762226[/url]\
\
My other great love in music is all things funky\, apart from the first tune\, a cover of Roy Aryers' 'Sunshine'\, the other three tunes are my attempt at a gypsy jazz/funk fusion\, funk manouche.  My album will contain traditional tunes but also will be an exploration of this concept.  Let me know what you think?",2434,"BBCode","2006-04-07 03:04:16"
2437,285,"I haven't got the memory on my computer to transfer video to DVD\, I have alot of great stuff from Samois 2004 and from the quecumbar\, all of which I took myself\, I could make you up a VHS (European format)?  I need to buy an external hard drive before I can libraly set clips to DVD and I don't think that will happen any time too soon.\
\
So\, do you think I should send one of my tracks to be broadcast on this radio station? I have an album on its way\, I could send a preview\, in the meentime you might want to check out my MySpace account\,\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecom27762226]http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecom27762226[/url]\
\
My other great love in music is all things funky\, apart from the first tune\, a cover of Roy Aryers' 'Sunshine'\, the other three tunes are my attempt at a gypsy jazz/funk fusion\, funk manouche.  My album will contain traditional tunes but also will be an exploration of this concept.  Let me know what you think?",2437,"BBCode","2006-04-07 03:04:16"
2438,636,"Hi Robin\, i contacted Joachim at HCR saying that you would send an mp3 track to him\, just put the title\, running time and artist in the email\, if you would rather that i introduced you to him with your track\,send it to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davidjames.pike@virgin.net\">davidjames.pike@virgin.net</a><!-- e --> and i will. If he likes it he WILL play it.\
\
I would love a tape of L' Qu artists and Samois in English format \,do you want any of my collection? call me on 01603 712105\
\
Cheers Dave",2434,"BBCode","2006-04-08 05:38:47"
2439,636,"Hi Robin\,Joachim (HCR) mailed me from Italy and said he would check out your mp3 next week when he will have more time.\
I checked out your site.. I like the track \"Eternily\" a nice latin vibe\, great music for a film score!! what did you send to Joachim?\
\
Good Luck\
\
Dave",2416,"BBCode","2006-04-09 14:41:25"
2441,645,"Andy\
\
Saw your posts on the Djangobooks forum (responding to BlindJimmy) and thought I should tell and thught I would drop a line. I know the posts were a while ago.. I have a few people who I pay with\, some students\, and some really good players in flagstaff that come down to visit me every so often to play.\
\
If you would like to get together sometime drop me a line. \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:duozona@hotmail.com\">duozona@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> is the best way\
\
Chuck Hulihan\
[url=http://www.duozona.com]http://www.duozona.com[/url]",2441,"BBCode","2006-04-09 19:58:28"
2446,276,"Hey Jack\,\
\
Yeah\, I was starting to wonder about that\, too. I am definitely keeping an eye open and I will let you know when I get it.\
\
Dennis says he has tons of videos from his Europe trip that he's going to start copying for me when I give him some DVDs next week. I will let you know what I get and tell me if there is anything you want/don't have. Unfortunately the Boulou/Elios DVD I borrowed from a friend is DFNE\, which I *think* you already have but let me know if you want a copy (I haven't checked to see if it is still for sale or not\, so let your conscience be your guide\, haha).\
\
Best\,\
Kevin",2446,"BBCode","2006-03-22 08:11:18"
2448,276,"Hi Jack\,\
\
The button finally arrived yesterday and I've had a bit of time to try it out. I can see how it is fun for a dedicated rhythm player but playing even simple solo lines with it would take a lot of getting used to! I've been hooking up with one of the better local players lately\, hammering out some tunes and I doubt I'll be taking many solos with him so I'll start bringing the button along for giggles.\
\
Dennis says he expects to have about 10 hrs of Ritary footage by the time the visit is over so I will definitely send along anything I get from him to you. I have a few other things he copied for me last night but haven't had a chance to sort through them. When I do I will send you a list and you can tell me what you don't have.\
\
I am hoping that things will work out in such a way that I can get down to Django in June this year\, so maybe we can tip a few pints together come midsummer! \
\
Best\,\
\
Kevin",2446,"BBCode","2006-03-28 09:30:26"
2449,118,"Hey Kevin\,\
\
Glad you got it...for some reason the page stopped notifying me when I had new messsages\, so I just read your last two mails.  Definitely let me know if you're going to make the June fest.  I just heard that Stephane's a possible last minute addition\, which would bump the lineup to Lollo\, Tim\, Andreas\, Michael H. and Stephane.  Should be quite a weekend...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",2449,"BBCode","2006-04-11 10:59:19"
2450,118,"Hey Kevin\,\
\
Glad you got it...for some reason the page stopped notifying me when I had new messages\, so I just read your last two mails.  Definitely let me know if you're going to make the June fest.  I just heard that Stephane's a possible last minute addition\, which would bump the lineup to Lollo\, Tim\, Andreas\, Michael H. and Stephane.  Should be quite a weekend...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",2449,"BBCode","2006-04-11 10:59:38"
2451,118,"Barengero\,\
\
I just read your mail-for some reason the site wasn't notifying me when I had new messages.  I will get that mail out to you this week; sorry for the delay.  As for me\, I'm always on the lookout for lesser-known German/Alsatian recordings.  Feel free to surprise me if you'd like...\
\
Best\,\
\
Jack Brown\
39 Union St #2\
Easthampton\, MA\
01027\
USA",2271,"BBCode","2006-04-11 11:10:38"
2453,118,"Also\, did Dennis send you a copy of the dvd he made?",2271,"BBCode","2006-04-11 11:25:56"
2463,276,"Herve told me that they are coming back for it as well! Sounds super cool\, I will have to request the time off work.\
\
Best\,\
\
Kevin",2463,"BBCode","2006-04-11 18:53:17"
2464,118,"Barengero\,\
\
I just had a look at the yousendit site and it looks simple as can be.  I don't have the \"Wonderful\" recording...if you want to send something you can use this email address:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thehotclub@gmail.com\">thehotclub@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Also\, I wasn't sure from your message if you did get the dvd from Dennis\, or didn't.  If he never mailed it\, let me know and I'll try to make a copy of mine for you.  The other discs should go out tomorrow!\
\
Many thanks\,\
Jack.",2271,"BBCode","2006-04-11 20:27:35"
2468,619,"Hallo\,\
\
kommt zwar etwas spät\, aber schöne Grüße to Old Europe! :lol: \
\
MfG\
Sebastian\
\
P.S.: Warst du auf Schnuckenack´s Abschiedskonzert?",2318,"BBCode","2006-04-12 03:05:03"
2469,95,"Dave\,\
\
There are many \"stock\" bridges out there that can be fit to the 300. However in my experience the bridges that you can buy i.e. Dupont\, Del Arte\, Stew Mac\, etc. are a step in the right direction but not the leap that you are looking for. The pre made bridges are blanks. Most people don't understand that that means they still need to be worked to fit and sound well on the guitar. I have also found that most pre-made bridges have a compensation that is too drastic. The Dupont bridge might work well on a Dupont but the compensation is too much for another make. This effects the intonation and will make higher notes sharp or flat as you move up the fret board. When I build a bridge I set the compensation for the specific guitar. The only way I know of to really get the 300 to get a really nice tone is to build a bridge for the guitar. I would be happy to build a bridge for your 300 if that is the rout you would like to go. Having built bridges for many 300s I can get you a bridge that will fit with little to no work on your end. I just need to know how high you like your action. \
\
I build all my bridges for the 300 out of Rosewood. I have experimented with other wood species and have found that Rosewood is the best. For the 300 I stain the bridge black to fit with the look of the guitar and the staining does not effect the tone.  \
\
I can get you a bridge two ways. I can build a blank for $40 that would take some work on your end to get it to fit your guitar as well as hight set up. I would be happy to explain this process in detail should this be the bridge for you.\
\
Second for $65 I can send you a finished bridge that would be ready to play. I would just need to get your preference on string hight for set up. \
I can fit it to a 300 I have on hand that would make it a 99.8% chance that it will work without the need for any fitting on your 300.\
\
Hope my explanation helps you in your quest for a better tone!\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2469,"BBCode","2006-04-12 09:16:06"
2470,619,"Hallo\,\
\
kommt zwar etwas spät\, aber schöne Grüße to Old Europe! :lol: \
\
MfG\
Sebastian\
\
P.S.: Warst du auf Schnuckenack´s Abschiedskonzert?",2470,"BBCode","2006-04-12 03:05:03"
2474,118,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
I've already put the first batch in the mail (with some extras-if you've already got them\, just pass them on to someone else)\, but I should get the Ritary out on Monday.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2271,"BBCode","2006-04-13 11:31:39"
2478,118,"Barengero\,\
\
Many thanks!  I'm off to listen to it now.  I dropped your package off Air Mail\, so keep an eye out for it...\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2478,"BBCode","2006-04-13 21:52:47"
2479,118,"Hey Kevin\,\
\
When I talked to Andrew\, he didn't know anything about the Ritary crew coming...are they just coming to hang out?  Maybe they've got a NY gig\, or something nearby?  I [i]did [/i]just hear some more good news (please keep it under your hat for now though): it looks like Stephane is bringing his new trio (him\, Jared\, and David on percussion) to play Friday night along with Michael and Andreas.  Things keep getting better-you've got to make it down!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2479,"BBCode","2006-04-13 22:01:18"
2481,194,"Hi Stuart\, \
\
did your friend copy this CD in the meanwhile? I would love to see this videos. Please let me know.\
\
Best\, \
Barengero",1001,"BBCode","2006-04-13 23:21:59"
2482,194,"Hi Titi\, \
\
sorry for the long delay - i am way too busy. Many thanks for your message. \
\
I know and have the LP \"Lulu Reinhardt & Dodi Schumacher Ensemble\" but I don´t´know a record \"Live Konzert\". Would you please tell me tracklist of this recording? So I can sse if I already have this in my collection. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",1842,"BBCode","2006-04-13 23:54:55"
2487,285,"I sent him Melodie Au Crepescule alla funk!",2416,"BBCode","2006-04-15 08:04:33"
2489,285,"Hey man I have some videos of Ritary Ensamble at the Quecumbar.  If I send them to you will you be able to format them to DVD\, they are the raw DV tapes at the moment?  I can't seem to get it to work and I promised Vladimier the DVD.  I will pay for all the costs.\
\
Have you recorded with them yet?  Can't wait to hear it man.\
\
Did you get your AJL yet?\
\
Hope you are well\,\
\
Robin",988,"BBCode","2006-04-15 08:16:05"
2490,285,"I sent him Melodie Au Crepescule alla funk!",2432,"BBCode","2006-04-15 08:04:33"
2491,3,"hi robin\
\
unfortunately\, PAL DV tapes won't work on mine ! \
\
i'm getting the AJL at samois\, otherwise\, we've recorded a few tracks with the ritary ensemble among other things\,\
\
i must've filmed over 8 hours of ritary! i'll post the goodies in due time\
\
D",963,"BBCode","2006-04-16 09:34:16"
2507,636,"Hi Robin\,Joachim emailed me and said he has been busy working abroad but will definitely upload your track tomorrow\
Cheers\
Dave",2507,"BBCode","2006-04-18 11:12:28"
2508,58,"Hi Brogan:\
\
I've got a Montmartre. Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:charlie.ayers@yahoo.com\">charlie.ayers@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll tell you about it.\
\
Charlie",2508,"BBCode","2006-04-18 22:37:59"
2511,95,"Dave\,\
\
I'm not sure if I ever got back to you. If not I'm sorry. In the future the best way to correspond is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e --> I don't check my PM messages too often.\
\
The bridge that comes with the Gitane could be worked a bit. However I feel the the wood (ebony) used is not the correct wood for the guitar. Ebony tends to transfer harder\, higher tones and for the Gitane it amplifies the weak points of the guitar. A rosewood species\, I have found\, works very well for the Gitanes and warms up the tone a bit as well as drying it out to achieve a closer GJ tone. Another problem with the Saga bridge is the design. It is not correct and by the time it was worked enough to be correct you would be out of wood! It is best to just start from the ground up and build the correct bridge the first time.\
\
The Dupont bridge is a great bridge blank but still needs to be fit to the guitar. Also for the Gitanes the compensation on the Dupont bridge is too extreme and tends to not work with the intonation on the Gitane. It can be done if worked but again you might as well start from just the wood and build the correct bridge.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2469,"BBCode","2006-04-20 09:02:49"
2517,450,"Hi\, I can't recall e nickname though i read 2 of django's bio\, could u kindly divulge it to me here? Thank you!",2517,"BBCode","2006-04-23 09:36:35"
2518,366,"bricktop\
\
John",2518,"BBCode","2006-04-23 11:29:49"
2519,278,"You might also want to check out the Schatten pickup. Unlike the bigtone\, this pickup does not require a hole to be drilled in the top of the guitar. And if your Dupont is like mine\, the endpin at the back of the guitar can be removed and a pickup jack installed without any extra drilling. \
- Tom",2519,"BBCode","2006-04-23 15:55:13"
2523,286,"I don't know if you remember me\, we talked a while ago.\
\
I've finished my semester and am wondering if you're interested in meeting up and jamming?  I've met other Django enthusiasts over time as well\, so I'm hoping to build more connections\, you never know I might call you for a gig  :) \
\
Anyways\, please reply as I'm also interested in your JJ DG-300.  If you wouldn't mind\, I'd like to try it out sometime.  And congrats on your Brace guitar.  Looks beautiful.",2523,"BBCode","2006-04-23 22:01:23"
2524,298,"Sorry to bother you on the old PM\, but I was wondering if you could pass along the chart for that tune from Triplets of Belleville.  Perhaps via email?  \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Jchapman@hoover.k12.al.us\">Jchapman@hoover.k12.al.us</a><!-- e -->\
\
Grazi!\
\
Chap",2524,"BBCode","2006-04-25 09:54:05"
2535,95,"Rob\,\
\
I'm the luthier for djangobooks guitars as well as the leader of the products section of the forum. I would be interested in trying out one of your picks.\
\
My email address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
Let me know how I can get one and also if there are other makes a models to choose from.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2535,"BBCode","2006-04-27 08:45:14"
2542,285,"hey\, I just checked this message now\, thanks for arranging that\,\
\
all the best\,\
\
Robin",2507,"BBCode","2006-05-02 19:03:23"
2543,285,"hey\, I just checked this message now\, thanks for arranging that\,\
\
all the best\,\
\
Robin",2543,"BBCode","2006-05-02 19:03:23"
2544,636,"Hi Robin\,I received a message from Joachim at HCR saying he liked your track but it would not \"sit\" well with his current play list\, as it is mostly mainstream GJ\, he asked if you had a more suitable recording for his station?\
\
I sent him alive track of mine called \"Belz\"from a Moreno and Angelo CD and it is now on the playlist.\
If you want your original track played on 365 you could listen to other stations and find one playing that sort of \"vibe\"and send it with your web link?\
Good Luck\
Dave",2507,"BBCode","2006-05-03 00:13:36"
2547,636,"Hi Robin\,I received a message from Joachim at HCR saying he liked your track but it would not \"sit\" well with his current play list\, as it is mostly mainstream GJ\, he asked if you had a more suitable recording for his station?\
\
I sent him alive track of mine called \"Belz\"from a Moreno and Angelo CD and it is now on the playlist.\
If you want your original track played on 365 you could listen to other stations and find one playing that sort of \"vibe\"and send it with your web link?\
Good Luck\
Dave",2547,"BBCode","2006-05-03 00:13:36"
2549,220,"Hi Barengero\
I am very sorry i have not sent you the video yet--i lent it to my gypsy freind Ducato to put on dvd but he has not done it--i will try and put some pressure on him to copy it for you\
Best regards\
Stu",1001,"BBCode","2006-05-05 07:10:59"
2550,220,"Hi Barengero\
I am very sorry i have not sent you the video yet--i lent it to my gypsy freind Ducato to put on dvd but he has not done it--i will try and put some pressure on him to copy it for you\
Best regards\
Stu",1010,"BBCode","2006-05-05 07:10:59"
2552,516,"Hi Ramsezaz!\
\
   I've decided I cannot be happy without a copy of Fapy's Star Eyes.  Fapy says it is no longer available.\
\
   Could you help\, maybe upload it for me?\
\
   Thanks\,\
\
    Elliot Iver",1798,"BBCode","2006-05-07 04:40:21"
2563,189,"Where can I hear robin katz version?",2563,"BBCode","2006-05-07 22:01:06"
2564,118,"I don't know if Robin's ever recorded it; I was referring to a jam at LeQuecumbar in London I'd heard about...now that I think about it\, it might have been Stu Blagden and not Robin playing on it...\
\
Sorry I can't help!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2564,"BBCode","2006-05-07 22:24:31"
2565,118,"Odd how things stick in the memory...I just looked through the archives\, and it was Robin [b]commenting [/b]on Stu's playing:\
[url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5744]http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5744[/url]\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2565,"BBCode","2006-05-07 22:35:30"
2566,118,"Matthias\,\
\
I thought I'd write to see if you received the DVDs I sent-there should have been two packages in total.  Let me know if they haven't arrived\, or if they don't work for you.\
\
Also\, is there a way to hear your radio show online?  Or if not\, maybe via shortwave radio?  I'd like to tune in sometime...\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2566,"BBCode","2006-05-07 22:48:28"
2570,75,"Hi Elliot ! I'd be happy to upload Star Eyes\, but unfortunately I don't have it :(\
\
If you ever find it\, please remember me :)\
\
Raphaël",1801,"BBCode","2006-05-07 05:32:48"
2590,226,"Hello Tom\,\
\
How can I save that Bal Tabarin film footage of Django to my computer?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Roger Baxter",2590,"BBCode","2006-05-15 14:27:37"
2591,248,"Yo\,\
Duane Andrews and I will be playin' for free  in rochester as part of the jazz festival- whos local and good for me to check out\, or are there any sessions- its on the 9th and 10th of june\, and there is plenty of other jazz\, but I thought there might be some hot club stuff going on too.\
Thanks\
B.",2591,"BBCode","2006-05-15 15:03:24"
2592,248,"yo\,\
Duane Andrews and I will be in rochester next month as part of the jazz festival- any other gypsy jazz going on? its the 9th and 10th . . . there is plenty of jazz\, but I thought there might be some other gypsy stuff to check . . \
tHanks\
B",2592,"BBCode","2006-05-15 15:04:47"
2595,438,"Sadly I will not be here\, as I'm going to Portland for 6 months.\
\
You should go see Lumiere at \"The Little Theater\" - they're a gypsy trio who play Tuesday nights there. I believe 8-10\, but you should call to find out. Rochester is pretty minimal on the gypsy front\, unfortunately. I've been trying to get something going\, but it's tough with school.\
\
On Mondays there's a group called the White Hots who are great\, but they're not gypsy. More of a Jazz blend\, but good. The guitarist is my teacher\, Steve Greene.\
\
Enjoy the trip.",2595,"BBCode","2006-05-15 15:20:11"
2598,394,"Don't know about any sessions\, but you should contact my friend Roy Berns who has a local trio that plays gypsy jazz with a very good accordionist. You should also check out Bob Schneider who is the local jazz guitar instructor at the Eastman School (straight ahead stuff). Also\, Stuart Fuchs in Buffalo has a REALLY hot GJ band called Babik. Buffalo is only an hour drive away. I'm sure he and/or Roy would be interested in getting together. Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Rolfomatic@yahoo.com\">Rolfomatic@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll forward emails around so everyone can get in touch. Maybe I can host a jam depending on schedules.\
\
Rolf",2598,"BBCode","2006-05-15 18:17:40"
2601,278,"Hello Roger (aka Teddy)\, \
\
To save that Bal Tabarin film footage to your computer:\
\
If you are using Internet Explorer\, just \"right click\" the mouse over the link I provided and then select the \"Save Target As...\" option. A small window will pop-up allowing you to rename the file (recommended\, but be sure to keep the .mp4 extension at the end of the file name) and to specify the location where it will be saved.\
\
Or\, if you are using Mozilla Firefox\, just click on the link\, and then select the \"Save to Disk\" option on the pop-up window.\
\
Hope this helps.\
\
Regards\,\
Tom",2601,"BBCode","2006-05-16 07:39:53"
2602,226,"Hello Tom\,\
\
Fantastic! I did not realise you could save by simply right clicking on the link itself. I had been trying to save from the already downloaded Quicktime film.\
\
Thanks a lot.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",2590,"BBCode","2006-05-16 15:35:48"
2605,278,"You're welcome. Thanks for letting me know about the video!\
- Tom\
\
\
[quote=\"Teddy Dupont\"]Hello Tom\,\
\
Fantastic! I did not realise you could save by simply right clicking on the link itself. I had been trying to save from the already downloaded Quicktime film.\
\
Thanks a lot.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger[/quote]",2601,"BBCode","2006-05-17 07:27:31"
2606,685,"Jason\,\
\
I might like to have it. Do you want me to pay you with PayPal or what? I'm in AZ. Where are you at?\
\
Chad Michael Lawson",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-17 15:50:52"
2608,285,"Dear Michael\,\
\
I have just completed an album\, comprising of origionals and covers.  Tomorrow we will mix and master all the tracks\, then I will get some packaged and presentable.\
\
I would love to send you the album and hear what you think.  If you like it perhaps you might consider taking on a few to sell in your shop.\
\
Best\,\
\
Robin",2608,"BBCode","2006-05-17 16:09:59"
2609,685,"Jason\,\
\
I might like to have it. Do you want me to pay you with PayPal or what? I'm in AZ. Where are you at?\
\
Chad Michael Lawson",2609,"BBCode","2006-05-17 15:50:52"
2610,607,"Hey Chad\,\
\
Yes\, I've still got it. It's been sitting waiting for me to ebay it. It's yours if you would like it. What's your zipcode....I'll give you a shipping cost.\
\
Jason\
435-783-4159 home",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:10:36"
2611,607,"Chad\, yes\, I've still got it. Paypal would be fine. I'm in Utah\, near Park City (Kamas 84036). I've got the original shipping boxes I can put it in (safer shipping). \
\
Let me know if you are interested. I'll throw in Jazz Manouche (book) and a Horowitz book as goodies!\
\
JW",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:16:23"
2612,607,"Chad\, yes\, I've still got it. Paypal would be fine. I'm in Utah\, near Park City (Kamas 84036). I've got the original shipping boxes I can put it in (safer shipping). \
\
Let me know if you are interested. I'll throw in Jazz Manouche (book) and a Horowitz book as goodies!\
\
JW",2612,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:16:23"
2613,685,"Sounds good to me!\
\
Send me your PayPal email address and the total and I'll take care of it.\
\
CML",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:57:06"
2614,607,"Hey Chad\,\
\
Yes\, I've still got it. It's been sitting waiting for me to ebay it. It's yours if you would like it. What's your zipcode....I'll give you a shipping cost.\
\
Jason\
435-783-4159 home",2612,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:10:36"
2615,685,"85226-1899 is my zip code",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:58:22"
2616,685,"Sounds good to me!\
\
Send me your PayPal email address and the total and I'll take care of it.\
\
CML",2609,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:57:06"
2617,685,"85226-1899 is my zip code",2609,"BBCode","2006-05-17 17:58:22"
2618,9,"Hi Robin\,\
\
Congrats on the new album! I'd be happy to sell it on consignment. Usually I pay $8-$10 per CD and sell the for $15-$18. Let me know what you'd like to do.\
\
5 copies should be enough to start with. You can ship to:\
\
Michael Horowitz\
7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle WA 98117\
\
Thanks...I look forward to hearing it!\
\
-Michael",2618,"BBCode","2006-05-18 08:22:33"
2619,705,"Hello there and thank you for your kind words regarding the Manouche Guitars. I notice you own one and wanted you to know if you need anything\, as the North American distributor\, I'd be happy to help. Should your guitar need any service or if you have any questions please contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e --> or through my website at manouchenorthamerica.com Again\, thank you very much. Robert",2619,"BBCode","2006-05-18 15:23:21"
2622,285,"Dear Michael\,\
\
Great!  The moment I get it packaged I shall send you five copies\, the deal sounds fine to me.\
\
Thanks alot\,\
\
Robin",2608,"BBCode","2006-05-18 15:29:55"
2623,9,"Ok...I look forward to checking it out!\
\
'm",2618,"BBCode","2006-05-18 15:34:28"
2625,607,"Chad\,\
\
I haven't had a chance to pack/weigh the guitar yet. How does $40 for shipping sound? I'll just cover the difference.\
\
Jason\
\
my paypal addy is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:duewest@allwest.net\">duewest@allwest.net</a><!-- e --> as is my regular email address.\
\
my cell is 801-598-4004\
home 435-783-4159\
\
my ebay user id is duewestgypsy if you wanted to check my feedback.",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-18 20:45:29"
2627,705,"Hello there and thank you for your kind words regarding the Manouche Guitars. I notice you own one and wanted you to know if you need anything\, as the North American distributor\, I'd be happy to help. Should your guitar need any service or if you have any questions please contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e --> or through my website at manouchenorthamerica.com Again\, thank you very much. Robert",2627,"BBCode","2006-05-18 15:23:21"
2628,607,"Chad\,\
\
I haven't had a chance to pack/weigh the guitar yet. How does $40 for shipping sound? I'll just cover the difference.\
\
Jason\
\
my paypal addy is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:duewest@allwest.net\">duewest@allwest.net</a><!-- e --> as is my regular email address.\
\
my cell is 801-598-4004\
home 435-783-4159\
\
my ebay user id is duewestgypsy if you wanted to check my feedback.",2612,"BBCode","2006-05-18 20:45:29"
2629,685,"Jason\,\
\
I was interested in the listing that reads:\
\
******************\
FS: L'espirit Manouche in English w/CD. Very good condition. \
$20 plus $5 shipping to lower 48 only. \
Jason West\
*****************\
\
When you mentioned a \"guitar\" in your last message I was a little confused. Are we on the same page?\
\
Chad M Lawson",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-19 13:27:07"
2630,589,"Dear Robert\,\
\
thank you so much. I just told the truth: the Manouche Jazz Model is an incredibly good guitar and I will always recommend it (incidentally\, as I already told Tony\, I sent the Italian guy a pic of the Dupont Nomade with his horrible bolt on neck and a link to Manouche Guitars... he made up his mind quite quickly after that!)\
\
I know in September there will be a launch of Manouche Guitars in Santa Fe and I wish you all the best.  I live in Italy but\, who knows?\, maybe we'll meet there!\
\
Thanks and \"a presto\"!\
\
Franco",2619,"BBCode","2006-05-19 14:18:34"
2631,589,"Dear Robert\,\
\
thank you so much. I just told the truth: the Manouche Jazz Model is an incredibly good guitar and I will always recommend it (incidentally\, as I already told Tony\, I sent the Italian guy a pic of the Dupont Nomade with his horrible bolt on neck and a link to Manouche Guitars... he made up his mind quite quickly after that!)\
\
I know in September there will be a launch of Manouche Guitars in Santa Fe and I wish you all the best.  I live in Italy but\, who knows?\, maybe we'll meet there!\
\
Thanks and \"a presto\"!\
\
Franco",2631,"BBCode","2006-05-19 14:18:34"
2632,685,"Jason\,\
\
I was interested in the listing that reads:\
\
******************\
FS: L'espirit Manouche in English w/CD. Very good condition. \
$20 plus $5 shipping to lower 48 only. \
Jason West\
*****************\
\
When you mentioned a \"guitar\" in your last message I was a little confused. Are we on the same page?\
\
Chad M Lawson",2609,"BBCode","2006-05-19 13:27:07"
2633,607,"Bummer\, I thought you wanted the guitar I hd for sale!! Oh Well....\
\
Yes\, I still have the L'espirit Manouche. 25 shipped if you want it.\
\
Sorry for the confusion!\
\
Jason",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-19 16:03:59"
2634,607,"Bummer\, I thought you wanted the guitar I hd for sale!! Oh Well....\
\
Yes\, I still have the L'espirit Manouche. 25 shipped if you want it.\
\
Sorry for the confusion!\
\
Jason",2612,"BBCode","2006-05-19 16:03:59"
2635,685,"Jason\,\
\
Sorry. I didn't even know you had a guitar for sale! lol...   Didn't mean to get your hopes up. Anyway\, whatever the total is for the book and shipping is\, I'll use the PayPal address you gave me.\
\
CML",2606,"BBCode","2006-05-19 16:38:25"
2636,685,"Jason\,\
\
Sorry. I didn't even know you had a guitar for sale! lol...   Didn't mean to get your hopes up. Anyway\, whatever the total is for the book and shipping is\, I'll use the PayPal address you gave me.\
\
CML",2609,"BBCode","2006-05-19 16:38:25"
2637,118,"Hi Rod\,\
\
I couldn't resist the urge to write with another thanks for those chanson discs you made me some time ago...I've been listening to them heavily lately-maybe due to a solid two weeks of rain-and always find something new to love.  Right now I'm fixated on Salvador's [i]La Fin des Vacances[/i].\
\
So thanks!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2637,"BBCode","2006-05-19 20:11:42"
2638,118,"Hi Vic (I think it's Vic)\,\
\
Just to let you know\, the link in your profile for WWW goes to anouman.com; it seems like it should go to anouman.net\, right?  Thought you'd want to know...\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2638,"BBCode","2006-05-19 20:49:47"
2642,285,"When are you getting to Samois?  Going to be amazing this year\, Bireli\, Jimmy out of Jail\, Stochelo hanging around the place\, Zaiti boys getting there a whole week before.\
\
I am starting to get seriously excited.\
\
Are you bringing a video recorder?  If you are betwen you and me I think we can make the best amature film on Samois yet\, lots of close ups of Bireli jamming\, and hopefully some beautiful moments of Jimmy Rosenberg being free and at Samois.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Robin",2642,"BBCode","2006-05-20 03:30:28"
2644,405,"hi josh\, thanks for all the info you've been sharing. i'm planning on ordering a bridge from you\, for a gitane jj 300. do you need any other specifics about the guitar\, also \, to pay\, do i just click on \"replacement bridge\" in the yellow accessories box in the gitane guitar section\, or is there another method. i was thinking of using amaranth\, purple heart wood to replace the plasticoid rectangle\, any reason not to?  thank you",2644,"BBCode","2006-05-22 09:00:38"
2645,95,"To build a bridge for your guitar I need to know how high you want your action and the width between the mustache pieces. The feet are normally 14mm wide but if you measure and they are much different then that let me  know. My general shop set up is 3 - 3.5mm at the 12th fret. Unless you want it different then that I'll set it up as I would my own guitar. \
\
The wood bit used on the tailpiece is for looks only. So use what ever you\
like. The only thing you want to make sure is that it fits really well.\
Otherwise you can get buzzing. The other thing you want to take care about\
is not bending or unbending the tailpiece where it goes over the edge of\
the guitar. The metal will crack very easily if bent back and forth a few\
times. Try and keep from moving the metal at all.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2645,"BBCode","2006-05-22 10:04:06"
2649,203,"Hi Cuimean\,\
\
I received the music sheets\, thanks a lot. For some unknown reason the envelope had been torn down into pieces\, but the music sheets were OK!\
Very nice stuff.\
Always feel free to ask for some old (french) tunes.\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",1959,"BBCode","2006-05-23 14:35:52"
2654,718,"Hello Colin Perry\,\
\
I read your review about the Schatten pickup on your D hole Gitane.  Thanks for it.\
\
\
I am also interested in the Schatten pickup - but I am wondering how the feedback with a D-hole guitar behaves.\
\
Do you have some information about the feedback risk with this pickup ?\
Did you test it in bars\, in concerts with high volume ?   Does it feed back (larsen) ?\
\
Thank you for your help   :)",2654,"BBCode","2006-05-24 03:09:25"
2655,718,"Hello Colin Perry\,\
\
I read your review about the Schatten pickup on your D hole Gitane.  Thanks for it.\
\
\
I am also interested in the Schatten pickup - but I am wondering how the feedback with a D-hole guitar behaves.\
\
Do you have some information about the feedback risk with this pickup ?\
Did you test it in bars\, in concerts with high volume ?   Does it feed back (larsen) ?\
\
Thank you for your help   :)",2655,"BBCode","2006-05-24 03:09:25"
2658,9,"Hi Mathias\,\
\
I got the Marcel Bianchi you sent. Thanks....great stuff!\
\
-Michael",2658,"BBCode","2006-05-25 13:31:31"
2659,461,"Hi Stan\,\
Do you still have the Eastman for sale? I havve a friend in Vancouver who might be interested.\
\
thank\, chris\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cgratham@gmail.com\">cgratham@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",2659,"BBCode","2006-05-25 13:42:57"
2660,461,"Hi Stan\,\
Do you still have the Eastman for sale? I havve a friend in Vancouver who might be interested.\
\
thank\, chris\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cgratham@gmail.com\">cgratham@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",2660,"BBCode","2006-05-25 13:42:57"
2662,370,"Hi Chris\,\
\
I sold mine last week\, However\, I have a friend Tim Fish who has a red violin finish Eastman 810ce\, the same model as mine\, in pristine condition. He tells me he is not playing it\, and is only playing his Martins. He has decided to sell it. It has not yet been advertised. His email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tfish@telus.net\">tfish@telus.net</a><!-- e -->. email him directly. Tim is a great guitarist and your friend probably knows him.\
\
Stan",2662,"BBCode","2006-05-25 14:49:50"
2664,139,"Robin mi ha detto di ringraziarti per l'aiuto\, insomma si è ricordato di te. La prossima settimana verrano (lui e Judy) a casa mia per pranzo poi me li portero' a spasso un po\, magari sarà un'occasione per conoscerci tutti.\
Ti saluto",2664,"BBCode","2006-05-27 06:55:23"
2665,273,"Ciao Tommaso\,\
ti scrivo spinto daala curiosità xchè siamo cosi pochi qui a roma a sunare sta roba che pensavo di conoscerli tutti...forse hai gia sentito il mio amico e chitarrista Emiliano.(emicad)\
io quel poco che ho imparato sulla chitarra l ho appreso da lui \,è davvero bravo poi mi sono messo a studiare violino classico e ad applicare le cose che so su questa musica.\
tu suoni con un gruppo o amici? se ti va qualche volta ci facciamo una suonata anche se da me non aspettarti niente di che.\
\
Ciao \
\
Claudio",2665,"BBCode","2006-05-28 03:29:25"
2667,273,"Ciao Tommaso\,\
ti scrivo spinto daala curiosità xchè siamo cosi pochi qui a roma a sunare sta roba che pensavo di conoscerli tutti...forse hai gia sentito il mio amico e chitarrista Emiliano.(emicad)\
io quel poco che ho imparato sulla chitarra l ho appreso da lui \,è davvero bravo poi mi sono messo a studiare violino classico e ad applicare le cose che so su questa musica.\
tu suoni con un gruppo o amici? se ti va qualche volta ci facciamo una suonata anche se da me non aspettarti niente di che.\
\
Ciao \
\
Claudio",2667,"BBCode","2006-05-28 03:29:25"
2669,591,"Ciao Claudio\,\
io non suono con nessuno\, ho cominciato a esercitarmi con il GJ da circa tre mesi\, con i libri di Horowitz e Wrembel\, quindi come potrai immaginare sono agli inizi\, inoltre per i miei impegni di lavoro e familiari non è che ci posso dedicare troppo tempo (a proposito io non sono un \"giovanissimo\"... e voi? che fate\, siete studenti o cosa?Ditemi qualcosa di voi). Comunque per tornare alla musica\, dicevo che studio poco ma con grande passione perchè il GJ mi piace moltissimo e da sempre.\
Per quanto riguarda suonare insieme\, come dicevo a Emiliano\, per un pò ancora vorrei \"sgrossarmi\"\, poi tra qualche tempo sarebbe bello suonare insieme e\, chissà\, magari formare un  gruppo (quartetto o\, al limite\, un trio). Per ora ti saluto\, ma restiamo in contatto in attesa di vederci.\
Ciao\,\
Tommaso",2665,"BBCode","2006-05-29 02:56:42"
2670,591,"Ciao Claudio\,\
io non suono con nessuno\, ho cominciato a esercitarmi con il GJ da circa tre mesi\, con i libri di Horowitz e Wrembel\, quindi come potrai immaginare sono agli inizi\, inoltre per i miei impegni di lavoro e familiari non è che ci posso dedicare troppo tempo (a proposito io non sono un \"giovanissimo\"... e voi? che fate\, siete studenti o cosa?Ditemi qualcosa di voi). Comunque per tornare alla musica\, dicevo che studio poco ma con grande passione perchè il GJ mi piace moltissimo e da sempre.\
Per quanto riguarda suonare insieme\, come dicevo a Emiliano\, per un pò ancora vorrei \"sgrossarmi\"\, poi tra qualche tempo sarebbe bello suonare insieme e\, chissà\, magari formare un  gruppo (quartetto o\, al limite\, un trio). Per ora ti saluto\, ma restiamo in contatto in attesa di vederci.\
Ciao\,\
Tommaso",2362,"BBCode","2006-05-29 02:56:42"
2671,591,"Ciao Emiliano\,\
io sarei libero la sera dell'1/06\, giovedì (salvo impegni dell'ultima ora\, ma non dovrei averne)\, poi parto per il weekend lungo\, visto che venerdì 2/06 è festa. :P \
Pensi che si riesca a combinare di vedersi tutti? magari andiamo insieme a cena da qualche parte o qualcos'altro.\
Visto che c'è Robin's wife\, verrei anch'io con la mia\, tu che dici?\
Comunque fammi sapere.\
Ciao\, \
Tommaso",2671,"BBCode","2006-05-29 02:45:32"
2672,139,"[quote=\"tommaso\"]Ciao Emiliano\,\
io sarei libero la sera dell'1/06\, giovedì (salvo impegni dell'ultima ora\, ma non dovrei averne)\, poi parto per il weekend lungo\, visto che venerdì 2/06 è festa. :P \
Pensi che si riesca a combinare di vedersi tutti? magari andiamo insieme a cena da qualche parte o qualcos'altro.\
Visto che c'è Robin's wife\, verrei anch'io con la mia\, tu che dici?\
Comunque fammi sapere.\
Ciao\, \
Tommaso[/quote]\
Robin deve chiamarmi in settimana ma probabilmente loro saranno qui domenica\, non prima\,facciamo un pranzone da me. Se vuoi unirti mandami un messaggio\, se si riesce a vedersi prima ti avverto ok? Lui sta con Judy\, tu porta chi vuoi\, io non sono sposato (fortunatamente)  :lol:",2664,"BBCode","2006-05-29 03:31:42"
2673,273,"Ciao beh no non siamo proprio studenti Emiliano lavora ma è piu grande di me.Io ho 23 anni e a parte il violino che mi occupa un buon 80% della vita faccio un corso da fonico.cmnq non siamo professionisti \,noi ci vediamo ogni tanto e suoniamo spesso pure co un altro chitarrista .io stesso sto un po bloccato su sto genere perchè il linguaggio è vastissimo e va studiato(guarda che violinisti lo suonano) ma quando suonavo la chitarra ti dico\,anche facendo solo il ritmico in mezzo a gente che sunava bene ho imparato tanto.quindi ok se trovi il tempo divenire anche a sferragliare un po ci fa piacere.non ci sono problemi di bravura etc. in questo il gj è abbastanza \"generoso\" :wink: \
\
PS se conosci un contrabbassista ...rapiscilo e portacelo!!! :shock: \
\
\
Saluti\
\
Claudio",2665,"BBCode","2006-05-29 03:38:05"
2675,273,"Ciao beh no non siamo proprio studenti Emiliano lavora ma è piu grande di me.Io ho 23 anni e a parte il violino che mi occupa un buon 80% della vita faccio un corso da fonico.cmnq non siamo professionisti \,noi ci vediamo ogni tanto e suoniamo spesso pure co un altro chitarrista .io stesso sto un po bloccato su sto genere perchè il linguaggio è vastissimo e va studiato(guarda che violinisti lo suonano) ma quando suonavo la chitarra ti dico\,anche facendo solo il ritmico in mezzo a gente che sunava bene ho imparato tanto.quindi ok se trovi il tempo divenire anche a sferragliare un po ci fa piacere.non ci sono problemi di bravura etc. in questo il gj è abbastanza \"generoso\" :wink: \
\
PS se conosci un contrabbassista ...rapiscilo e portacelo!!! :shock: \
\
\
Saluti\
\
Claudio",2667,"BBCode","2006-05-29 03:38:05"
2677,58,"Hi Larry:\
\
I may be selling a Montrmartre or Encore (I'm trying to decide which)\, so if that deal doesn't work out you might drop me a line.\
\
Charlie\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:charlie.ayers@yahoo.com\">charlie.ayers@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",2677,"BBCode","2006-05-30 06:18:59"
2678,58,"Hi:\
\
Any idea of the prices on the Rodrigo guitars? I don't see anything on the web page.\
\
Thanks!\
Charlie",2678,"BBCode","2006-05-30 12:28:44"
2682,388,"Hi favino\,\
I was trying to download the full quality rosenberg-romane video you posted a while ago and I have a problem: the video is in Avi. format and I cannot watch it. Is there a way to watch it?\
\
Cheers\
Edan",2682,"BBCode","2006-05-31 01:01:20"
2686,530,"Yeah\, I didn't want to gush too much on the board.  I am really moved by her singing\, but that voice combined with her beauty is hard to resist.  If I was 20 years younger and unmarried I'd probably be in danger of becoming a stalker. I hope good things keep happening for her.  \
\
Mark",2686,"BBCode","2006-05-31 09:49:43"
2688,388,"Hey man\,\
I have just seen your post and listened to your playing..Great STUFF!!!\
how long have you been playing? and Gypsy jazz?",2688,"BBCode","2006-06-01 11:59:11"
2694,739,"Hey there\, any idea of how much tickets for the lincoln center event will cost?  I know the onsale date/prices haven't been announced yet\, but I'm just trying to get an idea.",2694,"BBCode","2006-06-02 13:44:14"
2695,739,"Hey there\, any idea of how much tickets for the lincoln center event will cost?  I know the onsale date/prices haven't been announced yet\, but I'm just trying to get an idea.",2695,"BBCode","2006-06-02 13:44:14"
2696,183,"I will try to find out and let you know then.\
\
N--",2694,"BBCode","2006-06-02 14:16:39"
2697,183,"I will try to find out and let you know then.\
\
N--",2697,"BBCode","2006-06-02 14:16:39"
2708,388,"Hi favino\,\
I was trying to download the full quality rosenberg-romane video you posted a while ago and I have a problem: the video is in Avi. format and I cannot watch it. Is there a way to watch it?\
\
Cheers\
Edan",2708,"BBCode","2006-05-31 01:01:20"
2709,351,"Yep!\
\
Use VLC Player ([url=http://www.videolan.org/vlc/]http://www.videolan.org/vlc/[/url]). It's free and it is the best video player for any type of video files.\
\
Have fun\,\
Favino881",2682,"BBCode","2006-06-05 03:46:31"
2711,563,"Josh--\
\
You may remeber exchanging messages with me about Barry Warren and my coming to Buffalo in May. I hope you were able to reach Barry. I had to cancel the Buffalo trip; a slightly torn ligament in my ankle prevented driving up. I hope to get up there again in the not too distant future\, and when I do\, I hope to hear you guys play. I am still to new at this to sit in\, but thanks for the offer anyway. When I get more comfortable...who knows. \
\
I hope all is well with the GJ scene in Buffalo. I am going to the Django in June event next week. If you are going to be there\, let me know and we can arrange to say \"hello\". I am a little nervous to be there as a raw beginner\, but I figure it can only help me get better if I don't get laughed out! Cheers!\
\
Michael Bauer\
Philadelphia",2108,"BBCode","2006-06-05 09:04:06"
2725,351,"Yep!\
\
Use VLC Player ([url=http://www.videolan.org/vlc/]http://www.videolan.org/vlc/[/url]). It's free and it is the best video player for any type of video files.\
\
Have fun\,\
Favino881",2725,"BBCode","2006-06-05 03:46:31"
2726,388,"Thanks a lot\
\
Cheers\,\
Edan",2682,"BBCode","2006-06-06 04:47:46"
2734,98,"Hey  cuiman ....\
      my wife and i are trying to make a 'road trip' out there ... it's about 10 hours from the tucson area ...\
question...\
Will we be running smack into rush hour traffic coming in from the southwest side ?\
Is there a reasonable place to stay near the fest ??\
\
thanks\,\
miller & debs\
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rancho Locarosa ...",2734,"BBCode","2006-06-07 15:02:16"
2735,98,"Hey  cuiman ....\
      my wife and i are trying to make a 'road trip' out there ... it's about 10 hours from the tucson area ...\
question...\
Will we be running smack into rush hour traffic coming in from the southwest side ?\
Is there a reasonable place to stay near the fest ??\
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thanks\,\
miller & debs\
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rancho Locarosa ...",2735,"BBCode","2006-06-07 15:02:16"
2736,148,"Miller\,\
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I'm not sure which freeways you'll be taking...probably the 10\, right?  Rush hour traffic in L.A. seems to last from around 4:00 until 7:30 or so.  However\, evening rush hour traffic usually moves outward from downtown\, and you'll probably be heading the opposite direction for most of your drive\, so I don't imagine it'll be too terrible.  You will have to drive through downtown to get to the 110 N. (the freeway that leads to Highland Park)\, though\, so you'll probably hit some interference for a few miles.\
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As far as places to stay go\, I'd recommend looking for something in Pasadena or South Pasadena.  Highland Park can be kind of a rough neighborhood.  Pasadena is just north of Highland Park and is much more tourist-friendly.  Eagle Rock is also pretty close to Highland Park; it's not as fancy as Pasadena\, but it's safe and hotels there might be a bit cheaper.  I wish I could offer to put you guys up\, but I live in a studio apartment in Koreatown and barely have enough room for me and my cat.\
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I'm flattered and amazed that you're interested in making the 10 hour hike to check out this show.  I certainly want to encourage you\, but I'd hate for you to be disappointed\, so I just want to mention a few things:  Mr. T's Bowl is basically a dive bar.  Our local paper calls it \"charmingly ratty.\"  I love it because their booking policy is very progressive\, but it's not the prettiest place in the world.  Also\, as far as I can tell\, Tommy Davy is the only person who'll be doing straight Hot Club-style stuff.  Everyone else is putting their own spin on things.  I'm expecting some downright noisy stuff.  And finally\, we're only able to put on one night of music\, so everyone will be doing fifteen minute sets.  I'm not sure if I made that clear in my show announcement.  Some DjangoFests are able to spread an amazing line-up out over the course of several days; we\, unfortunately\, do not have that luxury.\
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Of course\, you held your festival in the wilds of Arizona\, so I doubt that anything I mentioned will scare you off.  If you're still able to make it\, I look forward to meeting you.  And if you still have raffle tickets for the Collins guitar giveaway\, you're welcome to set up a table at our show and try to get rid of them.\
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One more thing: I'm advertising the show's start time as 8:30\, but the first band won't begin until 9:00\, so you can factor that into your driving plans.\
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Hopefully\, I'll see you soon.\
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Sincerely\,\
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Rod Cumming",2734,"BBCode","2006-06-07 15:33:14"
2738,748,"Hi Josh\,\
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First\, let me say that I'm a newly registered user but I read the forum for a long time and I'd like to thank you for your excellent posts!\
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I have a question about the JJ300 neck. I'm gonna order next week a D-hole guitar from a french luthier\, Jean-Marc Perrin\, and I'd like to have a neck in the same vein than the JJ300. I have tested this guitar a month ago and I definitively loved the neck profile and dimension (I hate the thin necks!!!). In fact\, it reminded me of my old Tele big fat U neck.\
By any chance\, and as I know you worked on those guitars\, could it be possible to you to give me the necessary informations (radius\, nut width\, thickness\,...) in order to ask my luthier to replicate this neck?\
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Thanks in advance for your help.\
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Cheers\,\
Francois\
Belgium",2738,"BBCode","2006-06-08 06:11:12"
2739,95,"Francois\,\
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The DG-300 neck follows the #807 Selmer plans very closely. I don't have a DG-300 in my shop right now but will have one soon. When I get one in I'll make some measurements and compare them with the Selmer plans. When will you be needing to send info to your luthier?\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",2739,"BBCode","2006-06-08 09:22:57"
2742,748,"Hi Josh\,\
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Thanks for your prompt answer!\
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I'm gonna visit my luthier next week but I'm not in a hurry to give him the neck measurements so I can wait a couple weeks\, even more if necessary.\
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In the meantime\, I'm gonna talk to my luthier of the Selmer plan\, I suppose it is the francois-Charles plan isn'it?\
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I really appreciate your help Josh\, thanks again!\
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Cheers\,\
Francois",2738,"BBCode","2006-06-08 10:17:07"
2743,95,"Yes those are the plans. The neck on those plans is a really nice neck. The DG-300 is very\, very close to it. As soon as I get a 300 in my shop I'll get the info to you.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",2739,"BBCode","2006-06-08 11:01:20"
2746,748,"Thanks Josh!\
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Have a nice day\,\
Francois",2738,"BBCode","2006-06-08 12:23:48"
2747,37,"Hey Rod\
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You still at the same mailing address?  I went through a CD dry spell for a while but now have a mix I can send you.\
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Best wishes for the Django night -- wish I could be there.\
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Cheers\,\
Ando",1344,"BBCode","2006-06-09 11:49:34"
2748,37,"Hey Rod\
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You still at the same mailing address?  I went through a CD dry spell for a while but now have a mix I can send you.\
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Best wishes for the Django night -- wish I could be there.\
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Cheers\,\
Ando",1347,"BBCode","2006-06-09 11:49:34"
2749,148,"Yes\, I'm still at the same address (512 S. Hobart Blvd.\, #506\, LA\, CA 90020).  Hooray!  CDs!  I've been somewhat unemployed for several months and unable to pick up many CDs\, so I look forward to hearing some new music.\
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 - Rod",1344,"BBCode","2006-06-09 15:35:37"
2750,148,"Yes\, I'm still at the same address (512 S. Hobart Blvd.\, #506\, LA\, CA 90020).  Hooray!  CDs!  I've been somewhat unemployed for several months and unable to pick up many CDs\, so I look forward to hearing some new music.\
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 - Rod",1345,"BBCode","2006-06-09 15:35:37"
2751,747,"Andy\,\
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Sorry\, I haven't  had much luck playing phone tag so far. I work mostly Fri thru Mondays\, and have time off tue-wed-thur. I will try to call again over the next day or two. \
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In the meantime\, perhaps we could focus on some standard tunes\, things that would be easy to get right into when we play. I have a nodding acquaintance with many old standards\, but haven't memorized many. I have memorized PAPER MOON (key of G)\, and can play I\"VE GOT RHYTHM. Of course\, blues in any key is always fun. The older standards are easier to swing\, like All of Me\, etc.  I have several fakebooks\, and can always play from those\, as long as it's not Giant Steps... \
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I have been working on some John Jorgensen tunes from Franco American Swing: F.A. Swing\, and Snowflake Waltz\, and have them figured out\, both chords and single notes. I am listening to a lot of Angelo Debarre\, Bireli Lagrene\, John Jorgensen\, and Django\, of course! I got the Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Fire books\, and have been studying them. The rest stroke picking is taking some time to get used to\, but has turned out to be an advantage with many difficult phrases. It's really great to be so excited about playing again\, and having so much to learn.\
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I have a Saga model 255 on order\, but in the meantime I use mostly a Tele or Strat\, turned way down so I have to play a bit harder.\
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Anyway\, let me know what you think. I tried to send an email\, but had a problem with the earthlink spam killer. I hope this gets through.\
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Adieu\,\
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Rob",2751,"BBCode","2006-06-10 07:53:18"
2752,747,"Andy\,\
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Sorry\, I haven't  had much luck playing phone tag so far. I work mostly Fri thru Mondays\, and have time off tue-wed-thur. I will try to call again over the next day or two. \
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In the meantime\, perhaps we could focus on some standard tunes\, things that would be easy to get right into when we play. I have a nodding acquaintance with many old standards\, but haven't memorized many. I have memorized PAPER MOON (key of G)\, and can play I\"VE GOT RHYTHM. Of course\, blues in any key is always fun. The older standards are easier to swing\, like All of Me\, etc.  I have several fakebooks\, and can always play from those\, as long as it's not Giant Steps... \
\
I have been working on some John Jorgensen tunes from Franco American Swing: F.A. Swing\, and Snowflake Waltz\, and have them figured out\, both chords and single notes. I am listening to a lot of Angelo Debarre\, Bireli Lagrene\, John Jorgensen\, and Django\, of course! I got the Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Fire books\, and have been studying them. The rest stroke picking is taking some time to get used to\, but has turned out to be an advantage with many difficult phrases. It's really great to be so excited about playing again\, and having so much to learn.\
\
I have a Saga model 255 on order\, but in the meantime I use mostly a Tele or Strat\, turned way down so I have to play a bit harder.\
\
Anyway\, let me know what you think. I tried to send an email\, but had a problem with the earthlink spam killer. I hope this gets through.\
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Adieu\,\
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Rob",2752,"BBCode","2006-06-10 07:53:18"
2754,679,"Hey Andreas\, just wanted to say it was real cool meeting you today. Very random to see you walking down broadway on my lunch break. I later realized that I had your book upstairs in the studio. Hopefully I will make it to the show friday. Tell Stephane you met his student Paul\, he will probably think it is funny. Talk to you later.",2754,"BBCode","2006-06-12 16:07:26"
2756,125,"Thanks man\, it was nice to meet you! Hope to see you this weekend.\
Regards Andreas",2754,"BBCode","2006-06-12 22:12:51"
2765,388,"Thanks a lot\
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Cheers\,\
Edan",2708,"BBCode","2006-06-06 04:47:46"
2780,183,"Tickets at $57\, $47\, $37",2694,"BBCode","2006-06-18 04:52:08"
2781,183,"Tickets at $57\, $47\, $37",2697,"BBCode","2006-06-18 04:52:08"
2785,747,"blindjimmy\,\
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My name is Rob\, and I live in Mesa. It would be great to djam sometime. My phone # is 480-854-8075.\
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Thanks!\
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Rob",2785,"BBCode","2006-06-20 14:16:17"
2786,711,"Hallo\,\
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ich hab da mal eine Frage: Wo genau in Deutschland wohnst du denn? \
Ich selbst wohne in Trier. Wenn wir einigermaßen nah beinander wohnen könnten wir uns ja mal treffen und zusammen jammen. Bin nämlich schon seit längerem auf der Suche nach einem Jampartner zum Austausch und finde einfach niemanden in meiner Nähe. \
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Naja\,\
Bis denne\
Sebastian a.k.a. kerouac",2786,"BBCode","2006-06-20 18:23:46"
2788,645,"Jack\,\
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What did you do with split bars\, or worse yet\, Bas with four chords (Im thinking end of B section of Douce Ambience or something).\
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Chuck",2788,"BBCode","2006-06-20 22:21:10"
2789,118,"Hi Chuck\,\
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It's not too hard to split up the boxes using Word or something similar\, but usually I just write it all out by hand.  Once I made the blank I just made a ton of copies...it still seems quicker and easier to me to just use a pen to write out the chord names and any bar lines I need.  Hope that helps!\
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Best\,\
Jack.",2789,"BBCode","2006-06-20 22:42:20"
2795,761,"hallo Sebastian\
wird wohl nix...ich wohne bei Braunschweig :-(\
ausserdem bin ich wohl auch noch lange nicht soweit. Ich spiele zwar schon ewig Gitarre\, aber bislang gänzlich andere Stile.\
Ich höre zwar schon seit ich 10 bin über meine Eltern gypsy-jazz\, hab aber immer bezweifelt\, das hin zubekommen. Jetzt mit Mitte 30 will ichs mal angehen.\
Schade\, könnte bestimmt das ein oder andere abgucken. naja und nen Ryhthmus legen hätt ich schon können\
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Viele Grüsse\
Andy",2795,"BBCode","2006-06-20 23:07:41"
2796,711,"Kann man nichts machen. Aber sollte ich mal in Braunschweig sein melde ich mich mal.\
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Falls du dein gypsy techniques verbessern willst:\
[url=http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/toc.htm]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/ma ... rc/toc.htm[/url]\
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(Natürlich neben den ausgezeichneten Djangobooks von Michael)\
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Gruß \
Sebastian",2786,"BBCode","2006-06-20 23:50:01"
2799,645,"I was thinking that\, making it to compllicated. I printed a couple of different sized ones up\, now Im gonna just do it by hand from here.\
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Thanks Jack\
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Chuck",2788,"BBCode","2006-06-20 23:20:24"
2800,761,"toller link\, danke !!  tja\, hoffe ich erreiche Noramn bald mal. Ansonsten gibt es ja nicht viel Auswahl.. hier vor Ort nur die Richwood oder Aria MM20 .. oder halt ne Gitane 255 bestellen für 595\,-\
die Patenotte sagt mir mehr zu\, ich hab auch lieber ein Instrumnet aus Frankreich als eines aus China\, was dann hier mit unserem Klima gar nicht klarkommt\
muss wohl bis dahin erstmal auf meiner riesigen Gibson Jumbo weiter üben.. oder auf den E-Gitarren :(",2795,"BBCode","2006-06-21 03:02:59"
2803,95,"How much are you looking to spend. I might have an option for you for a guitar.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",2803,"BBCode","2006-06-21 09:32:57"
2806,761,"Hi Josh\, thanks for your help..problem is\, I'm in Germany ...abit too far",2806,"BBCode","2006-06-21 09:46:19"
2807,95,"I ship guitars all over the world. Germany is not too far. I'm just wondering how much money you have to work with so I know if I can find a good deal for you. I have many guitars and one might work for you.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",2803,"BBCode","2006-06-21 10:06:59"
2810,761,"right now I'm on  a tight budget..a 254 will be EURO 499 which is probably 600 US$\
I'm about to sell my Gibson J-200 that would give me some extra money...so lets see what happens..what kind of guitars do you have?",2806,"BBCode","2006-06-21 10:12:02"
2811,95,"The one that I have that would work well for you is a Patenotte 256 that I have done much work on. It is a great guitar. I have a Dupont that I love so I have not been playing the Patenotte much at all for the past few months. I hate seeing it just sit there. I would like to get $800 U.S. for it. You can get them new for around $1\,000 and I have put new tuners on and spent about 100 hours working on it to get it to play and sound the way it does. I have not played another that is as nice. I got it from Jacques Mazzoleni and he hand picked it for me out of about 6 that he had.\
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Let me know what you think.\
Josh",2803,"BBCode","2006-06-21 10:25:00"
2814,761,"that sounds quite ok to me... I hope you're not in a hurry to sell that one.\
I'd like to wait and see what my Gibson will do. $800 plus shipping pkus tax/custom charges is still abit more than I can afford right now. I just bought another instrument.",2806,"BBCode","2006-06-21 11:13:16"
2815,95,"When do you think you will be ready to buy? I'm asking because I was contemplating putting it up on the web site soon.\
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Josh\
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Also it might be better to email me directly so we don't have to go through this PM stuff. I'm at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->",2803,"BBCode","2006-06-21 11:20:23"
2818,405,"hi josh\, i just bought a bridge from the website.  order # ord200606219. it's for a gitane jj 300\,i measured the bridge at just between 12.5 and 12.6 cm. the string height could be 3.5mm. honestly\, right now i hate the guitar. the reason is that the high e string and b string sound very plinky\, especially around the all important 12th-15th  fret area\, and the high e is just plinky in general.i've never had a guitar with this problem and dont know what to do about it. is this indicative of a specific problem?the string height right now is just over 3mm above the fret at the 12th fret.\
                thank you  james",2818,"BBCode","2006-06-21 16:07:52"
2820,633,"Fopa\, this guitar is available.  I can be reached at this number:\
847-468-1905.  Call me or send me your number and I will call you.\
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email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kbuseman@wideopenwest.com\">kbuseman@wideopenwest.com</a><!-- e -->",2820,"BBCode","2006-06-23 17:56:25"
2837,9,"Hi...it'd be about $150 to ship a guitar to Belgium.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",2837,"BBCode","2006-06-25 12:14:25"
2840,378,"thank you michael",2840,"BBCode","2006-06-25 12:26:44"
2841,9,"Hi...it would be roughly 120 Euros to ship a guitar to Belgium.",2837,"BBCode","2006-06-26 10:41:21"
2844,378,"how much is this\, guitar plus shipping to belgium in euro's",2840,"BBCode","2006-06-26 12:22:36"
2845,9,"about 438 Euro",2837,"BBCode","2006-06-26 12:24:47"
2848,378,"can i pay with international bankorder\,if it can i need the \"bic\" and the \"iban\" number.\
greetings guido",2840,"BBCode","2006-06-26 12:29:28"
2849,9,"You want to do a bank transfer? I'd prefer not to do that....I know that in Europe it's very common. But in the US we don't use bank transfers that much because they're very expensive. I'll get charged $40-$100 in fees for a bank transfer. I'd prefer if you paid by credit card or check.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",2837,"BBCode","2006-06-26 12:35:11"
2852,378,"ok",2840,"BBCode","2006-06-26 12:37:07"
2853,95,"Jared\,\
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I'm PMing you so I don't start a huge \"how to build your own pickup\" off shoot. That tends to happen and I don't want to give a class to every one. \
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What you want to do is get the Bigtone as close to your strings as posable. Some do this by splitting the bridge and others carve a channel for it and then over lay a strip for the string grooves. I don't like doing either. What I do is make the hallow on the under side as deep as can go. Then glue in the bigtone using that gel supper glue. I have used other glues in the bast and the gel supper glue is by far the best. It gets very hard and sounds great. The other thing you want to make sure and do is when you put the bigtone in is that the bottom of the hallow is flat so that all of the bigtone contacts the wood. You don't want any high or low spots where the bar loses contact with the wood. Also don't use too much glue. Just enough to cover the bigtone on all three sides. \
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How much did you buy that pickup for? Do you know where DellArte' is getting them made. I have a guy I work with in the UK that makes them by hand but they are not cheep.\
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Also if it's cool with you we can just use email for tech talk. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",2853,"BBCode","2006-06-26 14:20:03"
2865,248,"Hi vic\,\
So . . .  I want a copy of your tapes too . . . . Dennis already promised me his; as did robin Katz\, and Tom (landman) had my camera so I'll have a tape to trade.\
Let me know what you think- dvd trade or $  . . .\
Thanks\
Ben Wood",2865,"BBCode","2006-06-27 15:56:32"
2868,181,"Sounds good. A trade sounds great. Can you email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vicwong@gmail.com\">vicwong@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> with your shipping address and details about what you can send me? \
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Naturally\, I haven't had the chance to clip and transcode the videos to a more acceptable format (hopefully XVID\, right now they are bloated AVIs). I recorded them with my handheld digital camera\, but the quality is very good (as long as you can see the hands moving!)",2868,"BBCode","2006-06-27 16:00:54"
2870,620,"Hi - you didn't mention in your post what your opinion is of the Jesse Brace? I'd be interested in your take on it.\
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Thanks\,\
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Ben Robertson\
Windsor\, Nova Scotia",2870,"BBCode","2006-06-27 18:53:56"
2876,95,"",2803,"BBCode","2006-06-30 12:09:33"
2882,302,".....Hi Djadam  -\
.....I still have my 2004 DG-250M model received May '04  and after about 1 1/2 years the guitar finally \"opened up!\".  I played with Josh in a band \"T-Ville Swing\" for one year in Tacoma WA (I'm in Bremerton\, 32 miles away) and he tweaked the intonation on the factory bridge and it now is very good.  I ordered a Dupont #2 bridge back then\, but the action was too high and I really couldn't tell the difference THEN in the tone\, so I put the factory bridge back on.    My ear has improved alot over the last two years and I probably could hear a difference now.   Even though I have a Dell 'Arte Hommage that Josh made a better bridge for and fits me better\, I still waver on thinking I want to sell the maple Gitane!\
.....Anyway\, he has a nice wood working shop at his dad's place (trumpet player) and I know you'll be happy with the improved tone and projection if you have a bridge made by him.\
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            Jam on\,  Rocky \
.....",2882,"BBCode","2006-07-01 00:45:28"
2887,71,"Hi Rocky\, thanks a bunch for the confirmation. I'll definitely go for the bridge. I love my 250M\, even if the tone is just a bit thin. If a new bridge will open up the sound even a little more\, it'll be more than worth the $70. \
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I'm on the waiting list for a Shelley Park and should have that in November\, but I expect I'll always want to have the 250M around as a backup.\
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Keep pickin!\
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Adam",2887,"BBCode","2006-07-02 10:25:13"
2888,302,".....Congrats Adam on ordering a Shelly Park model!  She is building the most totally detailed to all attributes of the guitar today!   As you probably know\, she played on a couple albums with Pearl Django until the demand for her guitars increased and she had to devote the time to producing guitars.   Which model is it that you ordered?  At the 2005 DFNW in Langley WA\, she had three models in the lobby for Demo/Sale!   All very quality\, and I thought about putting one of them on my credit card!   Josh told me three weeks ago that Neal Anderson (Tacoma) of Pearl Django\, that he jams with periodically\,  has a new Shelly Park 14 fret to the body\, short scale model that has a full sound like Boulou Ferre (sp?).  I'm not sure of what he means\, but he said it is the best guitar he ever had his hands on.  He said now is the time to buy an SP guitar as she has come into her own as to understanding of the sound she wants to produce!   According to Josh\, in her early years after serving her apprenticeship with Michael Dunn (Vancouver BC)\, she tonally rejected the philosophy?  of Michael's guitars and has now somewhat come back from that philosophical position.  Another friend of ours in Tacoma that plays mandolin with T-Ville Swing\, Barry\, has a Michael Dunn guitar\, and it has very good tone\, but the bass on the low E string is very strong and has a sustain that is very noticable and dominates the amplification.   Josh played it for a month or so at the cafe  about 1 1/2 years ago and I tried it also.    Josh posted lately that the Michael Dunn models were hard to keep control of amplified because of the heavy bass response.   He bought Neal's 2001 Dupont MD50B and it is the best fitting guitar to my hands I've ever played!  Anyway I'm somewhat wordy right now after drinking beer on my buddy's boat on beautiful Puget Sound on a 80 degree day!\
......Cheers\,   Rocky",2882,"BBCode","2006-07-03 00:20:27"
2891,71,"Hey Rocky\,\
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I ordered the Montmartre model\, which is Shelley's version of the Favino-style guitar. I like it because it is a little bigger and has a little more bass response than the other models. Also\, it is very versitile as both a rhythm and lead instrument. My bandmate has 2 Park guitars and they are both absolutely beautiful!\
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But I'll always have a place in my heart for the maple Gitane. I placed an order tonight for Josh's bridge because I plan on keeping it. This website has a way of sucking all of my money!!!\
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Adam",2887,"BBCode","2006-07-03 02:00:26"
2893,71,"Hi Josh - I placed an order with Michael for one of your bridges yesterday for my 250M. I'd been wondering about the merits of a new bridge for some time\, so it's great that I stumbled upon that thread about yours!\
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Best\,\
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Adam\
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PS - if you have any questions\, please feel free to email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adam@ruejazz.com\">adam@ruejazz.com</a><!-- e -->",2893,"BBCode","2006-07-04 02:37:33"
2899,657,"Hi Ben\,\
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Sorry\, I haven't checked my messages or this forum for a while.\
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The Jesse Brace is an excellent guitar and a steal at the prices Jesse is now charging.\
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Mine is similar to the one that is/was posted on the forum (beautiful flame maple - 14 fret D hole ) but mine has an engelman spruce top that has that wonderful ivory glow.\
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The bridge on mine is flame maple as well. I have seen this on some of Michael Dunn's guitars and so my guess is that Jesse picked this up studying with him. In all honesty I would prefer ebony or rosewood (the Shelley Park has a Brazilian rosewood bridge) mainly because the maple is softer and if the strings slide out of the grooves for a bit it causes nicks. Frankly it does not affect the sound to my ears (although it should in theory) and so it is an aesthetic thing to me.\
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Mine also does not have a zero fret but I think his most recent ones do. This is not a big deal for me either.\
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The guitar is louder than the Shelley Park by just a little. It is incredibly clear and cuts. It records exceptionally well (I mean extraordinary) and it amplifies clearly with my Schatten pickup. Clarity is the word here. Maple usually does record nicely in my experience.  I think the maple/engelman spruce combo is perfect.\
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However\, if you want more Gypsy bark I would look into one of Jesse's rosewoods (last I heard he was finishing both maple and rosewood guitars but I have not checked in there for a while either.)\
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It has a 1 3/4 inch nut width and this works great for me. The neck plays well and the truss rod cover is on the headstock. By the way the bridge on mine only accepts ball end strings and not loops but this means nothing to me.\
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Fit and finish are good but nothing can stand up to the Park in this category so this would never be a fair comparison. (I extended myself and spoiled myself dramatically to purchase the Park and I live with a little guilt :? )\
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In the end an exceptional value (at current prices or for much more) for a beautiful handcrafted solid wood guitar and Jesse is always available on the other end of the telephone. Very nice guy.\
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I hope this helps.\
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Don",2899,"BBCode","2006-07-06 20:25:56"
2916,278,"Hi Jack\,\
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I'll be visiting my parents in Lexington\, MA this week. I know its still a ways from the Northhampton area where you are located\, but let me know if your band has any gigs this week\, or if you know of any other playing opportunities.\
Also\, if you want to check out my band\, here's a link to a video of recent concert we gave. \
[url=http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/calendar/index.php?event_id=39057]http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/calend ... t_id=39057[/url]\
I'm not crazy about the way my guitar sounds in the recording\, but you can get an idea of what we are up to in NYC.\
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- Tom Landman",2916,"BBCode","2006-07-08 06:03:24"
2918,118,"Hi Tom\,\
\
We're off this week-I might do some busking with a violinist friend\, but no scheduled gigs.  Drop a line if you're in the area\, though; it's always good to put a face to a name.\
\
Trinity looks like a damn cool place to play\, by the way!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",2918,"BBCode","2006-07-08 11:07:44"
2921,184,"ben-\
\
     My friend\, how are you? Did you go to samois this year? sadly i couldnt afford it\, but next year ill be there for sure! Do you by any chance have any videos from this year? take care my friend.\
\
       -Clay-",2921,"BBCode","2006-07-09 00:19:31"
2928,598,"Didn't want to spam the Forum with this... I am from Dartmouth N.S...was just there visiting my folks in May. I live in Los Angeles but get back east at least once a year. Small world....Eh? I seem to remember someone from Wolfville on the Hotclub Forum.\
\
-Grim",2928,"BBCode","2006-07-10 21:57:19"
2930,248,"Clay\,\
Yo! Yeah\, I couldn't afford it either! (SAD). But I do have some videos coming in (in fact on already came from Mr. Katz- getting it changed into a watchable format now). I have antoher on the way from vic wong\, and one that my boy tom landman took\, plus whatever dennis took\, so thats 4 from this year- would you like them one at a time or all at once? Also\, you should come out here and hang sometime in mid august (alex toledano is going to be here\, it would be fun\, If you come as well I'll get dennis to come down!)\, I have a great bassist\, theres stephane and his band\, and eve to sing\, plus who knows what else (it is NYC theres great live jazz pretty much all the time).\
CHeers\,\
BEn",2930,"BBCode","2006-07-11 05:28:01"
2935,184,"Ben-\
      Wonferful my friend \, thank you so! much. However is most convienent for you to send them is fine with me. Id love to come up there in august\, dont know if i can afford it though\, im on a pretty tight budget as it is. But who knows \, if  i run into a few hundred dollars out of nowhere\, ill be there! : ) Take care my friend.\
\
\
             -Clay-",2921,"BBCode","2006-07-11 10:21:37"
2936,5,"Pearl Django thanks you for coming to the Jazz Alley show.  We appreciate our fan base...\
\
Now one final time......I am not interested.  \
\
....and please stop writing me.",2936,"BBCode","2006-07-11 10:33:52"
2939,598,"I won't be returnig for quite some time. We are about to have our second baby so Air travel is a little out of the question. :) Maybe next summer. Windsor is nice. We used to spend alot of time in Ellershouse when I was a kid.\
\
I do indeed play. I have always liked the Gypsy Jazz style but never really pursued it. I am more from a \"straight ahead\" Jazz background...though years of inactivity/computer obsession have had their way with my once passable chops. I just invested in a proper Gypsy Jazz Guitar to help motivate me. \
\
Anyway. Glad to meet you and I would surely look you up when I return to ther motherland.\
\
Best\
-Grim",2928,"BBCode","2006-07-11 23:51:05"
2962,72,"Hey Robin!\
\
Don't know if you remember me\, I'm the fat guitarist whose group played with yours in Gainsville\, at Leonardo's 706.  Great experience for us\, seeing you guys play live!  Marty Liquori gave me a video of that night\, which I still watch and enjoy your endlessly creative playing.\
\
Anyway\, I just wanted to say hello...and ask how your wrist is doing?  I hope it has healed by now\, and you are back to playing guitar again.\
\
Cheers\, my friend.\
\
PS.- I love the duo CD with Ian Date!  I met and played with him in Holland at least 15 years ago\, and he was smokin' then\, too!  You both play great on that recording.  Take care.\
\
Larry Camp",2962,"BBCode","2006-07-17 02:17:11"
2963,72,"Hey Mac\,\
\
Are you still around?  Did I ever reply to this message?  If not\, I truly apologise!  Are you still playing gypsy jazz these days?  I'm playing at least 3 nights a week at this time.  The Garden Restaurant (St. Pete) every Wed.\, and every Fri. & Sat. we (Impromptu) are playing at one of these 3 places: Della's After Dark (Tampa)\, Cafe Alma (St. Pete)\, or A Taste for Wine (St. Pete). \
\
Hope all is well with you\, drop in and see us sometime\, and please feel free to contact me.  \
\
Larry Camp",817,"BBCode","2006-07-17 02:42:39"
2966,135,"Hi Oscar\, \
Thanks for contacting me. I originally paid over $3000 and had to wait over a year for it! I think the wait for one of these is even longer now. I need to sell it for $2900 + what ever shipping is. \
Best\,\
Alex",2966,"BBCode","2006-07-17 10:19:55"
2967,135,"Oh yeah... it's laminated.",2966,"BBCode","2006-07-17 10:21:15"
2976,72,"Hey Mac\,\
\
Are you still around?  Did I ever reply to this message?  If not\, I truly apologise!  Are you still playing gypsy jazz these days?  I'm playing at least 3 nights a week at this time.  The Garden Restaurant (St. Pete) every Wed.\, and every Fri. & Sat. we (Impromptu) are playing at one of these 3 places: Della's After Dark (Tampa)\, Cafe Alma (St. Pete)\, or A Taste for Wine (St. Pete). \
\
Hope all is well with you\, drop in and see us sometime\, and please feel free to contact me.  \
\
Larry Camp",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-17 02:42:39"
2984,72,"How much are you asking?  Does it have  a nice\, fat neck?  Thanks.\
\
Larry Camp",2984,"BBCode","2006-07-17 23:01:55"
2985,72,"Hey Robin!\
\
Don't know if you remember me\, I'm the fat guitarist whose group played with yours in Gainsville\, at Leonardo's 706.  Great experience for us\, seeing you guys play live!  Marty Liquori gave me a video of that night\, which I still watch and enjoy your endlessly creative playing.\
\
Anyway\, I just wanted to say hello...and ask how your wrist is doing?  I hope it has healed by now\, and you are back to playing guitar again.\
\
Cheers\, my friend.\
\
PS.- I love the duo CD with Ian Date!  I met and played with him in Holland at least 15 years ago\, and he was smokin' then\, too!  You both play great on that recording.  Take care.\
\
Larry Camp",2985,"BBCode","2006-07-17 02:17:11"
2986,135,"Hi Larry\,\
The neck isn't super beefy\, but it is definitely thicker than a Gitane's. Micheal told me that he modeled it after a real Selmer. The guitar is brand new and I really need to recoup most of the money I paid. It was originally a little over $3000 altogether. I need to sell it for $2900 (not including shipping). Thanks for the interest.\
Best\,\
Alex",2986,"BBCode","2006-07-18 00:38:25"
2987,315,"Hi\, Larry!\
\
Yes\, you did respond.  We exchanged a few E-mails last year.  I believe you politely declined my requests for lessons then.  I'm still playing but my day job keeps me pretty busy this time of year.  I had been playing rhythm in a trio which we had labeled \"The Hat (yes\, hat) Club of Charlotte County\" but it kind of fell apart in the aftermath of Hurricane Charlie.  Lead guitarist\, Dave Kurawlski\, bought a bass and did a short tour with The Platters\, and Doublebassist\, Andy Leach\, still plays with Steve Blackwell and Friends when he's not off to college.\
\
Still using your JJ?  I'm still diggin' my D-500 but have high hopes for the new JJ grande bouche.",817,"BBCode","2006-07-18 08:00:35"
2991,135,"Hi Chris\,\
Due to an ever-evolving financial crisis\, I've brought the price down to  $2786: the price it would cost to buy a new Collins with Waverly tuners and without the upgraded wood. Also\, if you're in the states\, you'd pobably be saving a lot on the shipping costs (it cost a lot to get from Canada).  Let me know if you're still interested.\
Best\,\
Alex",2966,"BBCode","2006-07-18 21:31:07"
2996,183,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1847]viewtopic.php?t=1847[/url]\
\
My 16 year old heavy-metal son playing your transcription of DR's 1937 solo on Minor Swing: maybe there's hope?\
\
Comments appreciated!\
\
Thanks\,\
N--",2996,"BBCode","2006-07-18 13:05:33"
2997,795,"hi dennis\, andreas said that you'd tabbed out \"my kind of bebop\" in powertab?  If you have a minute could you send me the file? my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:fakesounds@hotmail.com\">fakesounds@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thank you so much!\"\
Charlie",2997,"BBCode","2006-07-18 14:25:30"
3004,315,"Hi\, Larry!\
\
Yes\, you did respond.  We exchanged a few E-mails last year.  I believe you politely declined my requests for lessons then.  I'm still playing but my day job keeps me pretty busy this time of year.  I had been playing rhythm in a trio which we had labeled \"The Hat (yes\, hat) Club of Charlotte County\" but it kind of fell apart in the aftermath of Hurricane Charlie.  Lead guitarist\, Dave Kurawlski\, bought a bass and did a short tour with The Platters\, and Doublebassist\, Andy Leach\, still plays with Steve Blackwell and Friends when he's not off to college.\
\
Still using your JJ?  I'm still diggin' my D-500 but have high hopes for the new JJ grande bouche.",827,"BBCode","2006-07-18 08:00:35"
3005,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",817,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:44:33"
3006,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",817,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:46:04"
3007,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",817,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:46:33"
3008,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",817,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:47:19"
3009,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",817,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:48:53"
3010,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",817,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:51:44"
3014,58,"Hi Oscar:\
\
I have 4 others (!). I need to sell one more\, after the Gallato. I like them all\, but the Gallato was the latest acquisition\, so it's the first to go. Next will be perhaps a Dell'Arte\, which is my second to the newest. I have 2 Parks\, which I play the most (one since 1999)\, but got GAS last fall and bought at least 2 too many.\
\
Charlie",3014,"BBCode","2006-07-20 11:40:00"
3020,591,"Hi Josh\,\
I'm interested in your Patenotte 256. I've just some questions :\
 1. Did you replace the bridge?\
 2. Is the guitar easy playable in terms of neck\, action etc.\
 3. Conditions ? (it seems very good)\
 4. How much is the shipping cost to Italy?\
 5. Can the item be declared as \"used\" in order to avoid to pay hig    import  taxes ?\
 6. Could you please post other photos ?\
 \
Thank you very much\,\
Tommaso",3020,"BBCode","2006-07-21 02:14:18"
3021,591,"Hi Josh\, \
I'm interested in your Patenotte 256. I've just some questions : \
1. Did you replace the bridge? \
2. Is the guitar easy playable in terms of neck\, action etc. \
3. Conditions ? (it seems very good) \
4. How much is the shipping cost to Italy? \
5. Can the item be declared as \"used\" in order to avoid to pay hig import taxes ? \
6. Could you please post other photos ? \
\
Thank you very much\, \
Tommaso\
P.S. I send this message again since I'm not sure the forst one has been delivered.\
I will be out of town for the weekend so I will read my email as soon as I'll be back (on sunday evening) and then reply. \
BTW\, You can also email me to : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlamacchia@tiscali.it\">tlamacchia@tiscali.it</a><!-- e -->",3020,"BBCode","2006-07-21 06:22:42"
3039,9,"Hi Chris...that is without a case. We're getting the Mateos guitars in any day. They go pretty quick...let me know if you'd like to put one on hold. It may be a few months till get some more.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
'm",3039,"BBCode","2006-07-23 11:17:44"
3044,139,"Hi\,\
look at what I've discovered about that bad and well-known PowerTab problem:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10533#10533]viewtopic.php?p=10533#10533[/url]\
I've seen your website and is great! Very good music\, are you the solo guitarist? What's your name? Are you interested in a friendly link exchange?\
Let me know...bye",3044,"BBCode","2006-07-24 05:16:49"
3048,591,"Hi\, \
thanks for reply.\
\
1. My address is : VIA P.CARNERA\, 21\
                           00142-ROMA-ITALY\
\
2. I would like to see photos showing the string eight at 12° fret (action) and photos showing the headstock front and rear\, if you don't mind.\
\
3. Please email me at : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlamacchiaster@gmail.com\">tlamacchiaster@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
 this is because that account has much more room.\
\
Thank you very much\,\
Tommaso",3020,"BBCode","2006-07-23 23:54:16"
3051,181,"Thanks for the update! It seems like rests that are placed after the note cause trouble too. See my example at the bottom of this page: [url=http://anouman.net/blog/?blog=1&page=1&disp=posts&paged=2]http://anouman.net/blog/?blog=1&page=1& ... ts&paged=2[/url]\
\
They really should fix that. Maybe we should both report the bug to the folks at powertab?\
\
By the way\, my name is Vic Wong. And I live in California\, USA.\
\
Its nice to meet you. I love your site as well and I have used it many times for hard-to-find chord charts! I'd be happy to add a link.\
\
I hope you liked the recordings. I did play lead on them. Its not bad\, but they are a bit old\, and I have practiced a lot since then!",3051,"BBCode","2006-07-24 15:24:56"
3052,139,"[quote=\"V-dub\"]Thanks for the update! It seems like rests that are placed after the note cause trouble too. See my example at the bottom of this page: [url=http://anouman.net/blog/?blog=1&page=1&disp=posts&paged=2]http://anouman.net/blog/?blog=1&page=1& ... ts&paged=2[/url]\
\
They really should fix that. Maybe we should both report the bug to the folks at powertab?\
\
By the way\, my name is Vic Wong. And I live in California\, USA.\
\
Its nice to meet you. I love your site as well and I have used it many times for hard-to-find chord charts! I'd be happy to add a link.\
\
I hope you liked the recordings. I did play lead on them. Its not bad\, but they are a bit old\, and I have practiced a lot since then![/quote]\
Hi Vic\,\
I've seen your example and the problem is the same\, so I'm happy to understand the exact cause\, I'm good to find bugs! We must to contact PowerTab staff for sure. Thanks for what you told me about my site\, I'm happy that a lot of people love it\, I'm working hard on it and I'm the only one in Italy with a site about Gypsy Jazz grilles and tab. As you've seen I'm working often to hard-to-find chord charts\, cause I listen and know a lot of tunes\, expecially \"obscure\" tunes.\
Anyway\, I really like your playing style\, so keep in touch and write some post in my forum section if you want\, you're always welcome.\
Here my email adress\, you can contact me at this adress both by mail or MSN.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:emicad@gmail.com\">emicad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
See you soon Vic\
PS: Added your link in my site.",3044,"BBCode","2006-07-24 23:37:09"
3054,95,"The guitar sold last night. If there are any changes I'll make sure and let you know.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",3054,"BBCode","2006-07-25 08:54:11"
3055,95,"I was just looking through some old messages after being out of town and found this! I'm sorry I didn't get you the info you asked for!\
\
Do you still want the neck measurements from the DG-300?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2739,"BBCode","2006-07-25 08:55:54"
3056,118,"Hi Jared\,\
\
I think the only new thing is the introduction of the Mobile\, which comes with a battery pack for playing outdoors.  I've been thinking of buying some kind of AER myself\, but I'd like to try one out locally.  If you end up with something else\, and the AER seller is in Vermont (I'm in Mass)\, feel free to put them in touch with me.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3056,"BBCode","2006-07-25 11:38:00"
3057,39,"Hey Jack\,\
\
Did you decide?  I'm faced with the same question right now: Compact 60 or Alpha\, Unico or David?  I'm curious to know your thoughts.\
\
Good luck!\
\
Best\,\
\
Jared",3057,"BBCode","2006-07-24 06:07:57"
3058,15,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Didn't want to start anything so sending you a PM.\
\
I settled for an Ultrasound 50.  I had the opportunity to listen (A/B/C) the Schertler\, AER and Ultrasound in the same room\, same player\, same guitar\, and etc.\
\
Used with the BigTone the Ultrasound is nicer\, smoother and has a greater presence\, with a mike it's the Ultrasound hands down.  If you are using a dyn G or Basik\, the Schertler has a slight edge.\
\
A local group tried the Schertler in place of their normal AERs and the difference was amazing.  It's like the sound dropped flatd about 10 feet from the front of the amp.  They HAVE gone back to the AER.\
\
Like so many other things you will hear lots of stuff from lots of people\, this is just my three francs.\
\
If you are interested\, Dave at guitaradoptions.com has the best deal in the country on both the AER and the Ultrasound 50.\
\
Best\,\
Ron",3058,"BBCode","2006-07-24 06:34:26"
3059,118,"Thanks Ron\, I'll check it out!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3059,"BBCode","2006-07-25 11:39:46"
3061,118,"Hi again Jared\,\
\
I sent that last message before checking my inbox...I also just got a message from someone else that you might be interested in (just between you and me)...here it is:\
\
[i]Hi Jack\,\
\
Didn't want to start anything so sending you a PM.\
\
I settled for an Ultrasound 50. I had the opportunity to listen (A/B/C) the Schertler\, AER and Ultrasound in the same room\, same player\, same guitar\, and etc.\
\
Used with the BigTone the Ultrasound is nicer\, smoother and has a greater presence\, with a mike it's the Ultrasound hands down. If you are using a dyn G or Basik\, the Schertler has a slight edge.\
\
A local group tried the Schertler in place of their normal AERs and the difference was amazing. It's like the sound dropped flatd about 10 feet from the front of the amp. They HAVE gone back to the AER.\
\
Like so many other things you will hear lots of stuff from lots of people\, this is just my three francs.\
\
If you are interested\, Dave at guitaradoptions.com has the best deal in the country on both the AER and the Ultrasound 50.\
\
Best\,\
...[/i]\
\
Hope that helps!\
Jack.",3061,"BBCode","2006-07-25 11:42:18"
3065,39,"Bitch of a decision\, eh?  Pretty big money\, many different points of view\, for many different setups.  Doesn't seem that you can go wrong with either an AER or a Schertler.",3065,"BBCode","2006-07-25 11:43:49"
3066,39,"Jack\,\
\
You the man.  You going for the AER?\
\
Jared",3057,"BBCode","2006-07-25 11:52:02"
3067,118,"Jared\,\
\
I still don't know!  It's kind of a pain to not be able to just go to the shop and play all these\, you know?  I might have to take a trip to NY or Boston to find a place where I can hear all the frontrunners side by side...\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3061,"BBCode","2006-07-25 11:55:06"
3073,748,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I was just thinking that I had to remind you that one of those days ;-)\
\
So yes\, I'll be glad to have those measurements.\
\
Thanks again for your help Josh\, I really appreciate!\
\
Cheers\,\
Francois",2738,"BBCode","2006-07-25 13:50:26"
3074,95,"If you use this email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e --> from now on it would be better. This PM on the site tends to slip by the way side.\
\
I'll get that info to you soon.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",2739,"BBCode","2006-07-25 13:54:44"
3081,273,"Hi Michael\,\
i've seen the pages done by emicad on your wiki page and i have a suggestion.Maybe you are already working on it but i tell you ...\
If you take a look for example in hotclub uk wiki page u see that in the community portal there s some links to the principal names\,pages etc.(i think u know).\
If you are working on it why don't you put a section wich includes the italian players?u know i think anybody that don't know them can put them in search.\
Let me know telling emicad also. \
\
Ciao",3081,"BBCode","2006-07-26 06:07:50"
3082,9,"Hi Claudio\,\
\
I haven't started working on the community portal. Could you start setting it up? That would be great...thanks!\
\
-Michael",3082,"BBCode","2006-07-26 08:43:46"
3083,273,"Hey \,i forgot to tell you...it will be interesting if you divide the sections by the artist 's provienience like france\,germany etc. or regions also (alsace for example\,that have a particular school).\
Let me know what you think about it .\
\
Ciao",3083,"BBCode","2006-07-26 06:13:34"
3084,9,"Sounds good to me....you're welcome to make those changes to the encyclopedia yourself. Just create a catagory for each region.\
\
ciao\,\
\
'm",3084,"BBCode","2006-07-26 08:44:44"
3088,273,"Yes should be a honor for me Mike but ..aehm..ahem..i'm not very able .\
I ll try explain me somethig about how i can do it.",3083,"BBCode","2006-07-26 09:52:33"
3089,9,"All you have to is create a catagory for the artist.\
\
For example\, type the following in the search box:\
\
Catagory:Italian Guitarists\
\
Then click \"go\"\
\
It will ask you to create the page. \
\
After you do that\, just include the following code in any article that you want to be part of the Italian Guitarists catagory:\
\
[[Catagory:Italian Guitarists]]\
\
Here is some more info:\
\
Category\
    Also used: cat\
    A category is a collection of pages automatically formed by the Wikipedia servers by analysing category tags in articles. Category tags are in the form [[Category:Computers]]. The part after the \":\" is the name of the Category. Adding a category tag causes a link to the category and any super-categories to go to the bottom of the page. As stated\, it also results in the page being added to the category listing. A list of basic categories to browse through can be found at Category:Fundamental\, though a more user-friendly way to find a category is at Wikipedia:Browse.",3084,"BBCode","2006-07-26 10:00:48"
3090,794,"Hi Art\,\
\
did you get my email about the shoulder issue?\
\
Just wonder if you changed your email adresse.\
\
Another thing:\
\
Did you get the latest Guitar Principles newsletter? It contains another shocking recording by Jamie. Don't know if I should be amused or not about it. The solo Jamie plays sounds so sloppy and beginnerish\, even out of tune. It is really very disturbing\, if somebody talks so self-assertive about practicing issues and demonstrates such a sample.\
\
Anyway\, hope you are fine and everything is ok with you.\
\
Best\,\
\
Martin",3090,"BBCode","2006-07-26 11:33:15"
3091,794,"asdfasdfasfasdf",3091,"BBCode","2006-07-26 11:37:58"
3094,273,"ok understood.\
the only thing that i have to found is how i can put them on the  community portal like links . for ex. you click on german gypsy jazz and you open a page with the links: titi winterstein \,schnuckenack reinhardt...\
if you explain me this i can for now do a bit of pages\,and create some  sections but i don't know the provenience of many musicians.\
\
Ciao",3083,"BBCode","2006-07-26 12:22:00"
3095,9,"If you go to the catagory home page it will list all the articles in that catagory.\
\
For example...here's the string instrument construction catagory page:\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:String_instrument_construction&action=edit]http://www.djangobooks.com/wiki/index.p ... ction=edit[/url]\
\
Is that what you're trying to do?",3084,"BBCode","2006-07-26 13:09:00"
3098,273,"Ah ok i havent saw it sorry. Yes i simply meant like this page\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/wiki/index.php?title=Special:Allpages]http://www.djangobooks.com/wiki/index.p ... l:Allpages[/url]\
\
instead of all the names contains like a division by store  like :songs \,valzer\,german players \,django ...and inside of them the relative stuff by different type of page like a real enciclopedia. ok songs are in  repertoire i see.\
\
the only thing is that everyone post something new should be assign it to one\
or us for him.\
\
Ciao.",3083,"BBCode","2006-07-26 17:30:23"
3103,799,"Hi this is Norman from gypsyguitar\
I am really sorry for not answering an email...\
I can´t remember your mail so something might have gone wrong\
If you still need some information you can contact me:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@gypsyguitar.de\">info@gypsyguitar.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
or here in the forum\
\
regards\
\
norman",3103,"BBCode","2006-07-27 07:56:50"
3108,184,"Ben-\
\
     Hey buddy. just wanted to see what the word was on those videos my friend. take care.\
\
      -Clay-",2921,"BBCode","2006-07-27 17:32:40"
3109,248,"Clay\,\
Yeah man- got robins translated; toms is just the bireli show- which is interesting\, but not great (odd- I know) still\, it has moments. I also have a audio of ritary's set- plus I'm sure your getting dennis' material as well; I should have mine duped some time late this month\, then they go out sept early.\
Cheers\,\
B/",2930,"BBCode","2006-07-27 18:22:42"
3110,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:44:33"
3111,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:46:04"
3112,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:46:33"
3113,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:47:19"
3114,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:48:53"
3116,72,"Mac Hack\,\
\
Thanks for the reply\, sounds like you are doing O.K.  Yes\, I still use my JJ DG-300\, but I just ordered a new JJ DG-320 (\"D\" hole) with a Schatten pu.  I should get it by Monday.  If so\, I'll let you know how it sounds\, plays\, looks\, etc.  Keep swingin'!!!\
\
Larry",2976,"BBCode","2006-07-19 23:51:44"
3121,457,"I have a few questions regarding your guitar:\
\
1) is the guitar still for sale?\
2) is it laminated Brazilian rosewood or solid?\
3) How much are you asking (with shipping to Canada\, if possible)?\
\
Thanks in advance.\
\
-p",3121,"BBCode","2006-07-28 07:23:30"
3130,184,"ben-\
\
    wow. exciting stuff. when you said \"im sure your getting dennis's material as well\" meaning your sure hes sending it to me or you will? He said he had too many people to send stuff too already and would post what he could on youtube when i asked him about videos. anyway \, thanks my friend. take care.\
\
p.s why is birelis concert not so great?\
\
      -Clay-",2921,"BBCode","2006-07-28 12:42:02"
3133,766,"Hi Ben\,\
\
This is Jason from The Cook Trio in Florida. I met you at Bireli's concert in NY last year. Anyhow\, I'm planning on being in Brooklyn on Aug. 16th for a day. I'm going to be catching a boat to head to Germany the next day on Aug. 17th\, from the Brooklyn cruise terminal. I'd like to know if you'd be interested in meeting up and doing some jamming and maybe go catch a Stephane Wrembel gig. \
\
Take care\,\
Jason",3133,"BBCode","2006-07-29 10:05:34"
3134,248,"Jason\,\
Done.\
where and what time? know any place that'd pay us? just a thought.\
Sounds like fun. I have a vid for you (at least\, I hope to have the dupes done by then).\
B.\
ps. germany? pleasure cruise?",3134,"BBCode","2006-07-29 10:37:12"
3137,60,"Hi Alex.\
\
Is the Collins still available?\
\
Thanks\,\
Chris",3137,"BBCode","2006-07-28 10:05:44"
3141,135,"Hi Chris\,\
The guitar is still for sale.\
Best\,\
Alex",2966,"BBCode","2006-07-30 08:41:03"
3146,797,"Hey I saw you managed to get a rare earth on a d hole. I have a d hole where the fretboard does not extend into the  D hole. Do you think there's enough wood for the rare earth to grab onto?",3146,"BBCode","2006-07-30 10:50:04"
3153,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
vielen Dank für Deine nette mail. Auch ich denke gern an die Tage in Hildesheim zurück. Ich wünsche Dir viel Spa´ín Burgthann - leider werde ich nicht dorthin kommen können. \
\
Zu Deiner Frage: Mein Bekannter heißt Eberhadt Dodt. Alle Kontaktdaten findest Du hier: \
\
[url=http://www.douce-ambiance.de/kontakt.php]http://www.douce-ambiance.de/kontakt.php[/url]\
\
Es stimmt\, Eberhard ist Gitarrenlehrer. \
\
Ich bekomme in den nächsten Tagen eine neuere Ausgabe der Zeitschrift \"Guitarist Acoustic\" geliehen und werde Dir dann die Adressen der Herausgeber bzw. des Verlags/Vertriebs mitteilen. Hast Du vor\, die Zeitschrift über Deine Internetseite zu vertreiben? Ich wäre sehr an einem Abo (inclusive zurückliegender Ausgaben) interessiert\, hätte aber mangels Französischkenntnissen lieber einen deutschen Ansprechpartner. \
\
\
Ach ja\, ich hatte Dir ja von Kruno Spisic erzählt. Hier ist seine Website: \
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[url=http://www.kruno.net/]http://www.kruno.net/[/url]\
\
Viele Grüße \
\
Matthias \"Barengero\" Muer",3153,"BBCode","2006-08-01 01:32:09"
3158,799,"Hallo Matthias\,\
\
vielen Dank für deine Information - ich werde Eberhard mal kontaktieren demnächst... Die Zeitschift will ich erstmal für mich\, aber da sind noch einige andere Interessenten\, so dass ich es wahrscheinlich in den Shop mit aufnehme. Aber jetzt muss erstmal meine sch...Shopsoftware wieder funktionieren - ich hatte da einen Absturz und kann momentan nur unter erschwerten Bedingungen Updates machen... Hoffe Anfang September funktioniert wieder alles richtig...\
\
Gruss\
Et bon swing!\
\
Norman",3158,"BBCode","2006-08-01 08:05:50"
3162,797,"Hey I saw you managed to get a rare earth on a d hole. I have a d hole where the fretboard does not extend into the  D hole. Do you think there's enough wood for the rare earth to grab onto?",3162,"BBCode","2006-07-30 10:50:04"
3163,589,"Hi\,\
\
I have the extended fretboard but that doesn't matter. You have to clip the rare earth on the lower side of the hole. I' ve built a couple of Stimer-like clips to secure the pick up there. Very easy to install and to remove.\
\
Good Luck!\
\
Franco",3146,"BBCode","2006-08-02 02:46:59"
3164,589,"Hi\,\
\
I have the extended fretboard but that doesn't matter. You have to clip the rare earth on the lower side of the hole. I' ve built a couple of Stimer-like clips to secure the pick up there. Very easy to install and to remove.\
\
Good Luck!\
\
Franco",3164,"BBCode","2006-08-02 02:46:59"
3166,766,"Hey Ben\,\
\
Awesome.\
\
I'm thinking of getting to Penn Station at 9am on Aug 16th and catching a cab to a hotel in Brooklyn (The Brooklyn Moter Inn) next to the cruise terminal. So I'll probably be able to catch up with you anytime after around noon on the 16th. My boat leaves on the 17th\, I think in the morning.\
\
The reason I'm taking a cruise to Germany is for medical treatment. I had sinus surgery 5 years ago and the doctor accidentally cracked the bone connecting to my brain. So now my brain can't regulate pressure\, so I can't fly. I've had a couple of surgerys to fix it\, but nothings worked. My doctor has been urging me to go see his buddy in Munich. It stinks and it costs soo much more to take trains\, cabs\, and boats then just a flight.\
\
A new video would be awesome. I've got some new stuff that you probably have but let me know if you don't and I'll bring them to copy.\
-Bireli-live in paris dvd\
-Angelo-dfnw dvd\
-Romane-instructional dvd\
acoustic quartet cd\
-Le Dois Le Hommes-2 cds\
\
...I'll see what else I bought recently and send you another message.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Jason",3133,"BBCode","2006-08-02 15:44:47"
3167,248,"jason\,\
So cool- I get off at 3ish i would think\, any time there after is cool (usually I have to go to riverdale and teach kids to stab each other\, but I'll bail). I live i brooklyn\, you can take the train here pretty easy\, we can hang and get some playing in - my wife gets home late\, but can sing really well and will enjoy the jaming with you.\
I'll take the last two things\, I've got the birelli and the Angelo- but I've got some cds and things of live from both of them that we'll make sure you get\, and a big stack of videos of things.\
looking foreward to it\
Ben",3134,"BBCode","2006-08-02 16:42:27"
3169,60,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Talked by phone with you about the Mateos guitars a while back.  Just wondered if you got the new batch in and\, if so\, how they sound compared to the others?\
Thanks!\
Chris Hall",3169,"BBCode","2006-08-02 16:55:40"
3170,9,"Hi Chris....I don't have one right now but I'm pretty sure I can get one within a week. Let me know if you like one.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",3039,"BBCode","2006-08-02 17:51:34"
3171,258,"I don't have your email addy. Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shanemarler@yahoo.com\">shanemarler@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
Shane",3171,"BBCode","2006-07-30 05:22:41"
3174,118,"Hi Jason\,\
\
Just wondering if you ever bought that used Hommage; I might be in the market for one...\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3174,"BBCode","2006-08-02 21:25:12"
3178,766,"Sweet. I'd also really like to catch a Stephane gig while I'm there\, I've been dying to get his new cd. His website says something about a jam night on the 15th. Should I come up on the 15th for that\, or just go to his 16th gig? I'm thinking of emailing him and asking for a lesson in the daytime while I'm there. What do you think?",3133,"BBCode","2006-08-02 21:22:27"
3179,248,"J\,\
Yeah- get a lesson and attend the jam- its well worth it most of the time. also-I've got steph's new disk . . .\
Cheers\,\
b&gt;",3134,"BBCode","2006-08-03 03:49:34"
3182,766,"Jack\,\
\
The fellow never pm'd me\, I didn't buy it and I'm still looking around. The only Hommage I played was awesome. I can't find an affordable used one so I've been saving my money. I'm going to be in Germany in September\, and I'll be looking for a unique\, cheap guitar over there.\
\
I was talking with Shepp from Ameranouche\, and he said something about a new soon to be launched line of foreign built Dell Arte guitars that are supposedly identical to the US built guitars. In that line he mentioned that there's going to be a Robin Nolan- Favino size guitar for possibly less than $2\,000.\
\
Also\, I saw that you were looking for Florida groups. I'm in The Cook Trio based out of Orlando [url=http://www.thecooktrio.com]www.thecooktrio.com[/url] . If your friend ends up in Central Florida and would like to jam\, he can email us anytime.\
\
Take care\,\
Jason",3182,"BBCode","2006-08-02 23:32:26"
3183,118,"Thanks\, Jason.  I think the difficulty of finding a used one says something about these guitars...I've played three and they were all amazing.  Good luck in Germany!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3174,"BBCode","2006-08-03 11:07:53"
3185,60,"Hi Pete\,\
\
Great to hear from you!  My wife and I are strongly considering moving to the Cleveland area; she grew up there.  We are coming next week to scope out neighborhoods and stuff.  \
\
I am still relatively new to gypsy jazz\, although I have been playing guitar for almost thirty years.  I had a selmac\, a Hodson\, last year but I got sort of discouraged because there wasn't anyone to really play with around where I live now\, and I needed some dough for a flattop guitar that I had ordered\, so I sold it.  But then the django bug hit again in a big way and I am dying to get another selmac style guitar.  Knowing that there are people around to jam with is a great motivator of course so now I am extra psyched to get back into it.  \
\
What part of town do you live in?  We are thinking about Shaker Heights or University Heights\, or maybe Lakewood.\
\
Like I said\, good to hear from you Pete.\
regards.\
Chris  (oscar)",3185,"BBCode","2006-08-03 18:04:19"
3186,832,"Hi Dezi \
Ako sa mate?\
- you are Czech Rom ? - my uncle Stefan was borne in Slovakia \,\
his father was Rom. Stefan is a great guy and worked in circus all his life \
he also has eaten many niglo and lived in traditional gypsy caravan.\
He has many amazing stories.But he left Slovakia after the war and can't remember any Rom language.\
Is there much Gypsy jazz where you are ?\
Cheers\,\
Dan.",3186,"BBCode","2006-08-04 23:49:15"
3187,832,"Hi Dezi \
Ako sa mate?\
- you are Czech Rom ? - my uncle Stefan was borne in Slovakia \,\
his father was Rom. Stefan is a great guy and worked in circus all his life \
he also has eaten many niglo and lived in traditional gypsy caravan.\
He has many amazing stories.But he left Slovakia after the war and can't remember any Rom language.\
Is there much Gypsy jazz where you are ?\
Cheers\,\
Dan.",3187,"BBCode","2006-08-04 23:49:15"
3188,794,"Hi Art\,\
\
did you get my email about the shoulder issue?\
\
Just wonder if you changed your email adresse.\
\
Another thing:\
\
Did you get the latest Guitar Principles newsletter? It contains another shocking recording by Jamie. Don't know if I should be amused or not about it. The solo Jamie plays sounds so sloppy and beginnerish\, even out of tune. It is really very disturbing\, if somebody talks so self-assertive about practicing issues and demonstrates such a sample.\
\
Anyway\, hope you are fine and everything is ok with you.\
\
Best\,\
\
Martin",3188,"BBCode","2006-07-26 11:33:15"
3190,726,"What's up Vic\, it's Doug Martin. I met you at DFSF when I was out there working with Saga. So you made it to Samois this year eh? Must have been great\, I'm going to hopefully go next year. We should jam if you're ever on this side of the bay. Hope you're well.\
\
Doug",3190,"BBCode","2006-08-05 11:28:02"
3191,510,"Hi Daniel\
\
Ano pochazim z cech \,ale uz dlouhou dobu temer od dectvi jsem mimo ceska. Nyni jsem delsi dobu v Canade. Od kud jsi ty? Jo mam tady tri kamose take z cech s kteryma se prave pokousime hrat tuhle muziku\, ale nic moc. Nezbiva skoro zadny volny cas na hrani. A co ty hrajes?\
Tvuj stryc toho musel asi projezdit hodne co? Zatim cau.",3186,"BBCode","2006-08-05 11:31:28"
3193,831,"Hi Jack\, I might be intrested in your Gitane\, How much\, condition etc. I don't know about the other one ACE? Any info on that would be nice. I know you are trying to get rid of stuff but you never know\, could trade an Aris archtop electric as well. Thanks",3193,"BBCode","2006-08-05 11:36:55"
3196,91,"Hi Tom\, \
My name is Ed. While browsing over threads on Djangobooks.com\, I saw your offer of lessons from earlier this year. I've been playing guitar for a long time\, but just recently started trying to work out the GJ style along with basic jazz stuff. I come from a rock/blues/country background and am interested in EXPANDING\, I guess is a good way to put it. \
\
If you are still accepting students\, or considering it\, would it be possible to get some info from you. ie\, your background\, teaching ideas\, price etc? If you have a website you could steer me to I would go there\, or just let me know via PM when you have a chance. \
\
I'm in the city\, downtown\, work regular hours during the week\, but have a pretty flexible schedule the rest of the time\, and I think I would like to start on this by the end of this month\, or the beginning of September. \
\
Thanks for your time\, \
Ed",3196,"BBCode","2006-08-05 13:13:39"
3197,91,"Hi Tom\, \
My name is Ed. While browsing over threads on Djangobooks.com\, I saw your offer of lessons from earlier this year. I've been playing guitar for a long time\, but just recently started trying to work out the GJ style along with basic jazz stuff. I come from a rock/blues/country background and am interested in EXPANDING\, I guess is a good way to put it. \
\
If you are still accepting students\, or considering it\, would it be possible to get some info from you. ie\, your background\, teaching ideas\, price etc? If you have a website you could steer me to I would go there\, or just let me know via PM when you have a chance. \
\
I'm in the city\, downtown\, work regular hours during the week\, but have a pretty flexible schedule the rest of the time\, and I think I would like to start on this by the end of this month\, or the beginning of September. \
\
Thanks for your time\, \
Ed",3197,"BBCode","2006-08-05 13:13:39"
3200,510,"Hi Daniel\
\
Ano pochazim z cech \,ale uz dlouhou dobu temer od dectvi jsem mimo ceska. Nyni jsem delsi dobu v Canade. Od kud jsi ty? Jo mam tady tri kamose take z cech s kteryma se prave pokousime hrat tuhle muziku\, ale nic moc. Nezbiva skoro zadny volny cas na hrani. A co ty hrajes?\
Tvuj stryc toho musel asi projezdit hodne co? Zatim cau.",3200,"BBCode","2006-08-05 11:31:28"
3202,60,"Hi Pete\,\
\
Great to hear from you!  My wife and I are strongly considering moving to the Cleveland area; she grew up there.  We are coming next week to scope out neighborhoods and stuff.  \
\
I am still relatively new to gypsy jazz\, although I have been playing guitar for almost thirty years.  I had a selmac\, a Hodson\, last year but I got sort of discouraged because there wasn't anyone to really play with around where I live now\, and I needed some dough for a flattop guitar that I had ordered\, so I sold it.  But then the django bug hit again in a big way and I am dying to get another selmac style guitar.  Knowing that there are people around to jam with is a great motivator of course so now I am extra psyched to get back into it.  \
\
What part of town do you live in?  We are thinking about Shaker Heights or University Heights\, or maybe Lakewood.\
\
Like I said\, good to hear from you Pete.\
regards.\
Chris  (oscar)",3202,"BBCode","2006-08-03 18:04:19"
3203,817,"We live in Beachwood.  Give me a call sometime if you want to connect (360) 281 5716.\
\
WML\,\
Pete",3185,"BBCode","2006-08-05 21:32:07"
3204,91,"Hi Tom\,\
My name is Ed. While browsing over threads on Djangobooks.com\, I saw your offer of lessons from earlier this year. I've been playing guitar for a long time\, but just recently started trying to work out the GJ style along with basic jazz stuff. I come from a rock/blues/country background and am interested in EXPANDING\, I guess is a good way to put it. \
\
If you are still accepting students\, or considering it\, would it be possible to get some info from you. ie\, your background\, teaching ideas\, price etc? If you have a website you could steer me to I would go there\, or just let me know via PM when you have a chance.\
\
I'm in the city\, downtown\, work regular hours during the week\, but have a pretty flexible schedule the rest of the time\, and I think I would like to start on this by the end of this month\, or the beginning of September. \
\
Thanks for your time\,\
Ed",3197,"BBCode","2006-08-05 10:39:36"
3205,91,"Sorry\,\
I mistakenly sent a query on lessons to you instead of Tom.\
Ed",3205,"BBCode","2006-08-05 13:12:22"
3206,278,"Hi Ed\,\
\
Thanks for writing.\
\
I've been playing guitar for about 30 years\, and have been mostly into jazz.  I have attended the Berklee College of Music\, and have a masters in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music. About 4 or 5 years ago I started to really get into this gypsy jazz music\, and have been transcribing and learning as many Django solos as I can. \
\
My lesson rate is $50/hour and I live uptown near Columbia U. and Manhattan School of Music. For lessons\, I'd start with rhythm guitar (\"la pompe\") since that is the foundation of this music\, and then move onto to actual Django solos and building repertoire. \
\
I'll be away for the next 3 weeks. If you want to check out my band \"Manhattan Hot Club\"\, our next gig is on Wed August 30th 7-10pm at Terra Blues at 149 Bleeker Street. (I think the cover charge is $7\, and we may be listed under our clarinetist's name\, Dan Levison.)\
Feel free to give me a call: (212) 749-0275\
\
Regards\,\
\
Tom Landman\
\
\
[quote=\"czecko\"]Hi Tom\, \
My name is Ed. While browsing over threads on Djangobooks.com\, I saw your offer of lessons from earlier this year. I've been playing guitar for a long time\, but just recently started trying to work out the GJ style along with basic jazz stuff. I come from a rock/blues/country background and am interested in EXPANDING\, I guess is a good way to put it. \
\
If you are still accepting students\, or considering it\, would it be possible to get some info from you. ie\, your background\, teaching ideas\, price etc? If you have a website you could steer me to I would go there\, or just let me know via PM when you have a chance. \
\
I'm in the city\, downtown\, work regular hours during the week\, but have a pretty flexible schedule the rest of the time\, and I think I would like to start on this by the end of this month\, or the beginning of September. \
\
Thanks for your time\, \
Ed[/quote]",3206,"BBCode","2006-08-05 14:32:16"
3212,817,"We live in Beachwood.  Give me a call sometime if you want to connect (360) 281 5716.\
\
WML\,\
Pete",3212,"BBCode","2006-08-05 21:32:07"
3214,470,"hello andreas\, i am a big fan of your guitar playing and i'm looking forward to seeing you at this years djangofest in sept. every year i shoot alittle video of the performances. is it ok with you if i video tape just 2 or 3 songs from your performance?  this is for my own personal collection\, i promise that i will not post it on the internet or share it with anyone.  i seen you play in 2003 at the spirit of manouche fest\, you and angelo had a great jam at the gables hotel  wow!  i can send you a copy of what i tape if you like!    thanks in advance and see you there!\
             peace and music   greg gunter   nebraska  usa\
 send reply to  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypsysongs@netscape.net\">gypsysongs@netscape.net</a><!-- e -->",3214,"BBCode","2006-08-07 11:46:44"
3215,470,"hello andreas\, i am a big fan of your guitar playing and i'm looking forward to seeing you at this years djangofest in sept. every year i shoot alittle video of the performances. is it ok with you if i video tape just 2 or 3 songs from your performance?  this is for my own personal collection\, i promise that i will not post it on the internet or share it with anyone.  i seen you play in 2003 at the spirit of manouche fest\, you and angelo had a great jam at the gables hotel  wow!  i can send you a copy of what i tape if you like!    thanks in advance and see you there!\
             peace and music   greg gunter   nebraska  usa\
 send reply to  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypsysongs@netscape.net\">gypsysongs@netscape.net</a><!-- e -->",3215,"BBCode","2006-08-07 11:46:44"
3216,125,"Hi Greg\,\
Thanks for your mail and for your kind words. It's ok for me if you like to tape it as long as you keep it for your private use. If I play good\, I might like to get a copy;)\
Best Regards\
Andreas",3214,"BBCode","2006-08-07 11:56:34"
3217,726,"Hi Simon\, my name is Doug. Paul can let you know his current rate\, he can be reached at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pazzo@hcsf.com\">pazzo@hcsf.com</a><!-- e -->. I first took his workshop once at Gryphon music in Palo Alto and I thought he was very good so I have taken a few privates with him since. He's also a hell of a nice guy. \
\
I see you're in Berkely. I live on the peninsula so if you're ever this way I'm always up for djamming. Good luck!\
\
Doug",3217,"BBCode","2006-08-07 22:58:12"
3219,91,"Hi Tom\,\
Thanks for the reply. I guess I will think this over while you're away. Have a good time. If all looks good on my end I'll talk to you at the end of August.\
Thanks\,\
Ed",3196,"BBCode","2006-08-08 07:12:20"
3221,91,"Hi Tom\,\
Thanks for the reply. I guess I will think this over while you're away. Have a good time. If all looks good on my end I'll talk to you at the end of August.\
Thanks\,\
Ed",3197,"BBCode","2006-08-08 07:12:20"
3222,470,"hello greg\, looking forward  to seeing you at djangofest again. this is greg from nebraska.  i sent a email to your other address but maybe you didn't get it.  you know every year i shoot alittle video of the performances.  is it ok with you guys ( pearl and hotclubsandwich) if i video 2 or 3 songs from your performances again this year. this is for my personal collection i never post video on the internet or share it with anyone.  but i will send you a copy.  thanks in advance!\
 peace and music  greg gunter  nebraska",3222,"BBCode","2006-08-09 09:43:24"
3223,470,"hello troy\, this is greg from nebraska. how ya doin'?  you know every year i shoot alittle video of the performances\, is it ok if i video tape 2 or 3 songs from you performance again this year? it is for my personal collection. i do not post it on the internet or share it with anyone.  i will also be glad to send you a copy.   thanks in advance    greg gunter\
                     see you there!!!!!!",3223,"BBCode","2006-08-09 09:57:07"
3224,470,"hello troy\, this is greg from nebraska. how ya doin'?  you know every year i shoot alittle video of the performances\, is it ok if i video tape 2 or 3 songs from you performance again this year? it is for my personal collection. i do not post it on the internet or share it with anyone.  i will also be glad to send you a copy.   thanks in advance    greg gunter\
                     see you there!!!!!!",3224,"BBCode","2006-08-09 09:57:07"
3225,70,"Hi Greg!\
\
You can video anything you want of us. If we play anything decently I'd wouldn't mind have a copy (you could just upload it to youtube or something).\
\
WICA may be more strict about taping this year so make sure you have a discreet camera :)\
\
Looking forward to seeing you\, as always.\
\
see you soon\
\
troy",3223,"BBCode","2006-08-09 14:34:49"
3226,70,"Hi Greg!\
\
You can video anything you want of us. If we play anything decently I'd wouldn't mind have a copy (you could just upload it to youtube or something).\
\
WICA may be more strict about taping this year so make sure you have a discreet camera :)\
\
Looking forward to seeing you\, as always.\
\
see you soon\
\
troy",3226,"BBCode","2006-08-09 14:34:49"
3227,470,"hi troy thanks for your ok.   i knew you wouldn't care. the reason I'm asking all the performers this year ( and everyone has said ok) is that a while ago i talked to wica about it  and they said no video tape this year but that it was up to nick\, so i called nick he said he would think about it\,  he said some performers might not want it  and that it was also up to wica. sounds like he's saying wica doesn't want it and sounds like wica he saying nick doesn't. sounds like there passing the buck! can you find out the real deal?\
well like i said I've got the ok from just about everyone i'm still waiting for some reply's.  anyway can you do some undercover work for me to find out what the real story is? could you go to wica and say that you have a person to video tape your performance (videotographer)  that he will be in the audience and that he has a very small camera\, he will not be using his view screen and will be very discrete he will hold the camera on his lap. i won't bother anyone!  i will tape your whole performance for you a send you a copy.\
could you do that for me?  dave Francis always takes pictures and he gets a little wica name tag sticker to wear\, maybe they would do that  if there not allowing others to do it. just an idea if they give you a hard time.\
for me its a big deal\, that's part of  what makes this fest special for me.\
i'm going to bring copies of the emails giving me the performers permission show nick and wica      peace and music  greg gunter",3227,"BBCode","2006-08-11 09:10:43"
3228,470,"hi troy thanks for your ok.   i knew you wouldn't care. the reason I'm asking all the performers this year ( and everyone has said ok) is that a while ago i talked to wica about it  and they said no video tape this year but that it was up to nick\, so i called nick he said he would think about it\,  he said some performers might not want it  and that it was also up to wica. sounds like he's saying wica doesn't want it and sounds like wica he saying nick doesn't. sounds like there passing the buck! can you find out the real deal?\
well like i said I've got the ok from just about everyone i'm still waiting for some reply's.  anyway can you do some undercover work for me to find out what the real story is? could you go to wica and say that you have a person to video tape your performance (videotographer)  that he will be in the audience and that he has a very small camera\, he will not be using his view screen and will be very discrete he will hold the camera on his lap. i won't bother anyone!  i will tape your whole performance for you a send you a copy.\
could you do that for me?  dave Francis always takes pictures and he gets a little wica name tag sticker to wear\, maybe they would do that  if there not allowing others to do it. just an idea if they give you a hard time.\
for me its a big deal\, that's part of  what makes this fest special for me.\
i'm going to bring copies of the emails giving me the performers permission show nick and wica      peace and music  greg gunter",3228,"BBCode","2006-08-11 09:10:43"
3229,70,"Hi Greg\,\
\
I understand. \
\
I'll find out whatever I can from this end.\
\
see you soon\
\
troy",3227,"BBCode","2006-08-11 11:29:05"
3230,70,"Hi Greg\,\
\
I understand. \
\
I'll find out whatever I can from this end.\
\
see you soon\
\
troy",3230,"BBCode","2006-08-11 11:29:05"
3238,766,"Hey Ben\,\
\
I'll be in Brooklyn teusday afternoon. My number is 321-591-8251. What's your number?\
\
J",3133,"BBCode","2006-08-13 18:00:36"
3239,248,"jason\,\
great- mine is 646-872-4435. so . . .when do you leave? how about gettin togeather on tuesay\, when I get done with work? (say 3.30-4) steph's thing starts at 8. when are you leaving? where are you staying? let me know if you decide you need a place to crash.\
Cheers\,\
B.\
Ps. I'm looking foreward to it!",3134,"BBCode","2006-08-13 20:08:07"
3240,470,"hello greg\, looking forward  to seeing you at djangofest again. this is greg from nebraska.  i sent a email to your other address but maybe you didn't get it.  you know every year i shoot alittle video of the performances.  is it ok with you guys ( pearl and hotclubsandwich) if i video 2 or 3 songs from your performances again this year. this is for my personal collection i never post video on the internet or share it with anyone.  but i will send you a copy.  thanks in advance!\
 peace and music  greg gunter  nebraska",3240,"BBCode","2006-08-09 09:43:24"
3243,766,"Ben awesome\, me too. I'm staying next to the cruise terminal at The Brooklyn Motor Inn. I'm taking an Amtrak train. I think it gets in around noon on Teusday. I'll try to call you as soon as I get there\, and leave a message if you don't answer. See you soon.",3133,"BBCode","2006-08-14 01:48:35"
3255,834,"hey keith\,\
i have a brand new John Jorgensen Gitane DG-320 (i got it last week).\
i'm putting a new bridge on it and it's strung with argentines (i'll throw in the John Jorgenson DVD and a couple of extra packs of argentines).\
i'm interested in the eastman that you have.\
email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexmccollough@comcast.net\">alexmccollough@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> if you are interested.\
thanks\, \
alex mccollough",3255,"BBCode","2006-08-15 10:42:46"
3260,248,"how about meeting at my place at 7.15 tonight and we can see where it goes?\
cheers\,\
B.",3134,"BBCode","2006-08-16 09:11:38"
3261,310,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Jeff here in SO Oregon\
\
We are fixing up the family home in PG to finally sell after 44 years in the same house..\
My parents bought it in 62..\
we moved to PG in 57.. I was there most of the time through 97\
\
I know Dexter well.. too bad he closed.. good stiore\
As I recall that Busato was beat.. buyt cheap and a bit of character.\
\
I am just getting into the Gypsy Jazz thing.. not even a flatpicker !\
\
I did buy one of the first Saga Selmer types back in 93 from Dexter.. a maple DG250 as I recall..  shortly after I seriously damaged my right hand in a woodworking accident and quit playing altogether.. but I figure  what the heck... maybe I can flatpick again''\
so not only new to the Gypsy Jazz but a re entrant to playing altogether\
\
That Manouche looks like a very very good guitar... glad you got it..\
I understand you have others as well\
\
Where are you gigging ?\
\
Sadly I will not be able to got to NorthWest... but next year for sure..\
better for me as I would prefer to know more before I go..\
\
Thanls for the contact.. and I will send you a message and let's try to connect.\
\
Jeff  Hildreth",3261,"BBCode","2006-08-16 08:09:05"
3262,726,"Hi\, I'm interested in the DG-320. Why are you getting rid of this one so soon? Thanks",3262,"BBCode","2006-08-16 11:35:32"
3270,834,"I thought that I wanted to try the Django thing\, but I really am more of a straight ahead jazz fan. I think that an archtop with flats is more my style.",3270,"BBCode","2006-08-16 11:39:56"
3272,27,"Troy\,\
\
I just connected your name with the band (duh).  I just wanted to say how much I like the CD\, and your playing and compositions in particular.  I love the tone you get too!\
\
-Paul",3272,"BBCode","2006-08-17 10:07:20"
3274,839,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I have just received an email from Michael Horowitz saying that my guitar has shipped. So you must have fitted thew bridge and dressed the frets... How does she play ? Is the brasilian back and sides nice looking ? I can't wait to have it in my hands as you can imagine.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Best regards from Paris\, France\,\
\
Bernard Champeau",3274,"BBCode","2006-08-17 10:22:54"
3275,95,"Bernard\,\
Yes I just sent it this morning.\
\
It looks nice and everything sounds great and it plays well. I think you will be happy!\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",3275,"BBCode","2006-08-17 11:47:19"
3278,70,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly glad you enjoy the CD.\
\
I hope we get a chance to meet up and play someday. Hey\, we're only separated by the entire continent. How hard could it be?\
\
Come on out to DFNW someday.\
\
talk to you later\
\
troy",3272,"BBCode","2006-08-17 12:50:21"
3279,70,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly glad you enjoy the CD.\
\
I hope we get a chance to meet up and play someday. Hey\, we're only separated by the entire continent. How hard could it be?\
\
Come on out to DFNW someday.\
\
talk to you later\
\
troy",3279,"BBCode","2006-08-17 12:50:21"
3292,310,"Hi Jack\
\
I was offered that Busato for $1200 ! !\
stoopid  not to buy\,\, Instead I spent $600 on thre SGA  now thats even stoopider...\
\
I'll make it a point to contact you before I come down.\
\
Would enjoy a vist and to hear you play\
\
BTW I am possibly buying a 77 Strat hard tail and a Lab Series L-%  100 watt amp from the original owner for $500 !\
\
I am not an electric player... but at that price I could be\
\
\
The Manouche sounds really fgood\
How do you get along with the short scale..till my favorite  that and the D Hole\
also seems like they could be useful for more than just Gypsy Jazz\
\
Later\
\
Jeff\
\
PS  my parents were co owners of the Outrigger restaurant on cCanneruy Row for about `15 years...\
I went to PG high and to MPC   \
I was around there a long long time",3261,"BBCode","2006-08-18 14:28:47"
3294,248,"jayson\,\
So - here are a few links to must see places in and around paris- a big one is to see zaiti- please go and see them- and film it- then you can give it to me!\
[url=http://www.ensemblezaiti.com/-]http://www.ensemblezaiti.com/-[/url] has a list of old shows . . but contacting them and asking around should help- the place I saw them is cafe chamane . . check out pariscope and that sort of publication- it should tell you . .  call the places and check schedules as well- ask if they speak english- par le vous anglais . . .\
as for moreno- heres his web site\
[url=http://morenojazzmanouche.site.voila.fr/]http://morenojazzmanouche.site.voila.fr/[/url]\
and a list of concerts from djangostation (french web site):\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/agenda.php3?date=2006-08-01]http://www.djangostation.com/agenda.php ... 2006-08-01[/url]\
and list of jams and regulars from the same site:\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/article.php3?id_article=291]http://www.djangostation.com/article.ph ... rticle=291[/url]\
\
you should ask at manoucheries as well- thought they will want you to write in french . . .\
tornado web site is [url=http://www.tornadorosenberg.de/]http://www.tornadorosenberg.de/[/url] and his youtube name is  videoclubrosenberg- there are a few of him (21!) on there. . . .\
Good luck\, get better\, and film a lot!\
Cheers\,\
B.",3134,"BBCode","2006-08-18 15:55:59"
3298,766,"Ben\,\
\
Thanks alot! I want to thank you again for hanging out and jamming at that restaraunt while I was in Brooklyn. That will probably end up as a highlight of my trip. And also the picking lesson from Stephane.\
\
I'll send you an email when I'm in Europe and let you know how it's going.\
\
Peace\, and I'm out!\
J\
(p.s.)I'm listening to those mp3s right now.",3133,"BBCode","2006-08-19 04:46:39"
3305,470,"hey troy how's things?  any luck on finding out what the problem is about videoing at dfnw this year? from wica's point of view   tell them  i'll be your videographer this year.   talk to you later      greg   \
 keep swingin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",3305,"BBCode","2006-08-21 11:21:13"
3308,95,"Daniel\,\
\
Great! you will learn allot by doing your own work. \
\
I use a black dye pen to finish my bridges and then buff them on a wheel with a light wax. As for the finger board... I'm not sure. You can use that product from StewMac but I have never done that. \
\
As for the bridge plans... I can't pass them on because they are under copyright. For my day job I am a graphic designer and have had my work stolen in the past and I would never want to do that. The plans are worth having and I would urge you to buy them. You can get them from stewmac. They are about $30 I think. I hope you understand.\
\
I can however give you my advice on bridge building. And even better I can give you advice on building a bridge for a 255 as I have made many for that model.\
\
1. Use a light Rosewood species. \
\
2. Make the bridge very light by carving a bit more out of the hollow. (you will know what this means once you get the plans)\
\
3. Make the feet a bit smaller by widening the arch of the bridge.\
\
These three things make for a really good sounding bridge on the 255. Try and stay away from a supper hard wood. Ebony would not give you the best tone but if that was all you had and as long as you made it light it would work ok.\
\
Let me know how it goes!\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",3308,"BBCode","2006-08-22 20:19:22"
3311,131,"McColalx: \
\
I'll buy the bridge w/ strings\,  contact me by email or phone: \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
C) 240-298-2643\
\
Craig",3311,"BBCode","2006-08-23 05:58:11"
3315,310,"Thanks Doug\
\
As a former field Service manager for Mercedes Benz of North America\
Former factory rep for Mazda \
former natl trqaining manager for bothe BMW of NA  and Volvo Motors NA\
\
and a long time owner of Martins  etc\
\
SAGA's customer service was abysmal.. sucked to be exact\
indifferent and bordering on rude\
A company that diistances itself form its customers is suspect\
\
I falt donl;t trust them\
\
Yes\,\
I would like a copy of the warranty.. something they could have done.. but I appreciate it\
\
Jeff Hildreth\
So Oregon\
\
541-846-0520",3315,"BBCode","2006-08-23 08:01:29"
3318,118,"Hey Stu\,\
\
Those recordings are still up-the site wasn't part of the gadjodrom switchover:\
[url=http://tinyurl.com/ehgem]http://tinyurl.com/ehgem[/url]\
\
Enjoy\,\
Jack.",3318,"BBCode","2006-08-23 08:50:29"
3321,278,"Jack\,\
I know that Barney Kessel and Stephane Grappelli had recorded on Black Lion\, but have never heard about Russell Malone and Stephane Grappelli recording together. Or\, are you referring to a Stephane other than Grappelli? What is the title of that disk?\
- Tom\
\
\
--------------------------------------------------\
Yes! I've got a Black Lion disc of Malone playing with Stephane that I've always loved...now I know one reason why! Good find\, Michael-there's so much modern electric stuff that does less than nothing for me\, but Malone is a standout. It's nice to see how much chordal stuff he throws in too\, instead of just running lines the whole time.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3321,"BBCode","2006-08-17 09:33:25"
3322,118,"Hi Tom\,\
\
You know\, right after I wrote that I started to think \"or was that Barney?\" but never went to check.  I think it might be that one you mentioned.  I'll double check when I'm home and get back to you.\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",3322,"BBCode","2006-08-23 08:55:16"
3340,95,"Daniel\,\
\
The top or point of the bridge should be about 1.5mm wide. You can go less but then you are in strings breaking territory. \
\
One thing to make sure about&#058; When you do the grooves don't make them too deep. In fact make them as shallow as you can without the string popping out. A good rule is the groove should be half the width of the string. This gets hard on the B and high E string. Just a dent for those works well. You can use an EXACTO knife and make a small V cut for watch strings and then a | cut for the B and E. Make the V small for the low E-G strings and make them deeper as needed. \
\
If you have plans drawn I would be happy to look at them and let you know if I see any problems or and advice I can give to better your design. And I promise I will not steal any of your ideas. : )\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
Oh by the way... working on guitars takes most of my sleep too!",3308,"BBCode","2006-08-23 15:00:43"
3346,310,"I wasn't authorized to download or view\
\
exactly what I said about companies distancing themselves from the buyer..\
\
\
other than owning a couple SGAS  what is your \"familiarity\"  ?\
\
jeff",3315,"BBCode","2006-08-23 16:13:55"
3350,310,"thanks\
\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jefe46@earthlink.net\">jefe46@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->",3315,"BBCode","2006-08-23 21:33:44"
3355,461,"Hi Kenny\,\
\
You and I sound like we are the opposite sides of the same coin.\
\
I have a Park Montmarte already and have been thinking about getting Shelly to build me 12 fret model. But I have been holding off because of the money!\
\
I have a very nice Michael Heiden OM model that I was thinking about selling. It is a great flat-top and is particularly well suited to finger picking. But I find that the only style I play now is gypsy style and the Heiden spends most of the time in the closet. \
\
I will get my digital camera back in a day or two so can then take some pic's of my Heiden for you if you are interested. It looks much like this one ([url=http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html]http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html[/url]) on Michael's website but without the headstock and fingerboard inlay. \
\
It is in excellent condition with the exception of one ding on the top (from the case closing on it) and has a K and K trinity (mic and piezo) installed and blending pre-amp (not on board). My OM has a spruce (sitka? Adirondack?) top and Indian Rosewood back and sides and an ebony fingerboard.\
\
I'm not sure if you are familiar with Michael Heiden's work\, but he is a very highly though of Luthier from British Columbia. He makes a lot more Mandolin than guitars these days (since he can charge so much for them). Mark O'Connor plays his guitars. I believe a new OM from him would cost around the same as a new guitar from Shelley.\
\
Shelley has seen and played my Heiden and likes it alot. \
\
If this is of interest to you please let me know and we can discuss further. \
\
I live less than 10 minutes away from Shelley's shop. If we do make a deal I bet would use Shelley as the middle man (woman) to protect both of our interests.\
\
Regards\, Chris\
Chris Gratham\
North Vancouver\, BC\
PS. You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cgratham@gmail.com\">cgratham@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call 604.990.7690\
if you prefer to communicate that way.",3355,"BBCode","2006-08-25 01:27:52"
3356,461,"Hi Jeffrey\,\
\
I have a Park Montmarte already and have been thinking about getting Shelley to build me 12 fret model. But I have been holding off because of the money.\
\
I have a very nice Michael Heiden OM model that I was thinking about selling. It is a great flat-top and is particularly well suited to finger picking. But I find that the only style I play now is gypsy style and the Heiden spends most of the time in the closet.\
\
I will get my digital camera back in a day or two so can then take some pic's of my Heiden for you if you are interested. It looks much like this one ([url=http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html]http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html[/url]) on Michael's website but without the headstock and fingerboard inlay.\
\
It is in excellent condition with the exception of one ding on the top (from the case closing on it) and has a K and K trinity (mic and piezo) installed and blending pre-amp (not on board). My OM has a spruce (sitka? Adirondack?) top and Indian Rosewood back and sides and an ebony fingerboard.\
\
I'm not sure if you are familiar with Michael Heiden's work\, but he is a very highly though of Luthier from British Columbia. He makes a lot more Mandolin than guitars these days (since he can charge so much for them). Mark O'Connor plays his guitars. I believe a new OM from him would cost around the same as a new guitar from Shelley.\
\
Shelley has seen and played my Heiden and likes it alot.\
\
If this is of interest to you please let me know and we can discuss further.\
\
I live less than 10 minutes away from Shelley's shop. If we do make a deal I bet would use Shelley as the middle man (woman) to protect both of our interests.\
\
Regards\, Chris\
Chris Gratham\
North Vancouver\, BC\
PS. You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cgratham@gmail.com\">cgratham@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call 604.990.7690\
if you prefer to communicate that way.",3356,"BBCode","2006-08-25 01:50:09"
3357,461,"Hi Kenny\,\
\
You and I sound like we are the opposite sides of the same coin.\
\
I have a Park Montmarte already and have been thinking about getting Shelly to build me 12 fret model. But I have been holding off because of the money!\
\
I have a very nice Michael Heiden OM model that I was thinking about selling. It is a great flat-top and is particularly well suited to finger picking. But I find that the only style I play now is gypsy style and the Heiden spends most of the time in the closet. \
\
I will get my digital camera back in a day or two so can then take some pic's of my Heiden for you if you are interested. It looks much like this one ([url=http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html]http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html[/url]) on Michael's website but without the headstock and fingerboard inlay. \
\
It is in excellent condition with the exception of one ding on the top (from the case closing on it) and has a K and K trinity (mic and piezo) installed and blending pre-amp (not on board). My OM has a spruce (sitka? Adirondack?) top and Indian Rosewood back and sides and an ebony fingerboard.\
\
I'm not sure if you are familiar with Michael Heiden's work\, but he is a very highly though of Luthier from British Columbia. He makes a lot more Mandolin than guitars these days (since he can charge so much for them). Mark O'Connor plays his guitars. I believe a new OM from him would cost around the same as a new guitar from Shelley.\
\
Shelley has seen and played my Heiden and likes it alot. \
\
If this is of interest to you please let me know and we can discuss further. \
\
I live less than 10 minutes away from Shelley's shop. If we do make a deal I bet would use Shelley as the middle man (woman) to protect both of our interests.\
\
Regards\, Chris\
Chris Gratham\
North Vancouver\, BC\
PS. You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cgratham@gmail.com\">cgratham@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call 604.990.7690\
if you prefer to communicate that way.",3357,"BBCode","2006-08-25 01:27:52"
3358,58,"Hi Pallopenna:\
\
I saw the Dupont you bought on Brian's site. Do you mind asking what you paid for it? I'm llke you in that I'll be selling a Park\, most likely a Montmartre (although I also have an Encore\, and haven't quite decided which one to sell). So you're completely happy with the Dupont?\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",3358,"BBCode","2006-08-25 05:36:23"
3363,58,"Thanks for the input\, Paul!\
\
I couldn't find your email address; mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:charlie.ayers@yahoo.com\">charlie.ayers@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
It sounds like we have similar backgrounds with some bluegrass/flatpicking\, and I too have a Collins. Why do I need another\, you might ask\, appropriately ;-]........\
\
I do really want to try a Dupont; it sounds like you were lucky to find a used one. I bid on one on Ebay a year or 2 ago\, just out of principle\, as it was going for a ridiculously low price at 1800 (with Bigtone); it sold for 1850 to a guy in Toronto named Keith Murch\, instead\, for 1900.\
\
I'll definitely touch bases with Brian\, and be putting a Park up for sale (although I guess a trade might be something to consider). Did Brian do any set-up on your guitar?\
\
Charlie",3358,"BBCode","2006-08-25 07:41:52"
3368,461,"Hi Jeffrey\,\
\
I have a Park Montmarte already and have been thinking about getting Shelley to build me 12 fret model. But I have been holding off because of the money.\
\
I have a very nice Michael Heiden OM model that I was thinking about selling. It is a great flat-top and is particularly well suited to finger picking. But I find that the only style I play now is gypsy style and the Heiden spends most of the time in the closet.\
\
I will get my digital camera back in a day or two so can then take some pic's of my Heiden for you if you are interested. It looks much like this one ([url=http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html]http://www.heideninstruments.com/omguitars.html[/url]) on Michael's website but without the headstock and fingerboard inlay.\
\
It is in excellent condition with the exception of one ding on the top (from the case closing on it) and has a K and K trinity (mic and piezo) installed and blending pre-amp (not on board). My OM has a spruce (sitka? Adirondack?) top and Indian Rosewood back and sides and an ebony fingerboard.\
\
I'm not sure if you are familiar with Michael Heiden's work\, but he is a very highly though of Luthier from British Columbia. He makes a lot more Mandolin than guitars these days (since he can charge so much for them). Mark O'Connor plays his guitars. I believe a new OM from him would cost around the same as a new guitar from Shelley.\
\
Shelley has seen and played my Heiden and likes it alot.\
\
If this is of interest to you please let me know and we can discuss further.\
\
I live less than 10 minutes away from Shelley's shop. If we do make a deal I bet would use Shelley as the middle man (woman) to protect both of our interests.\
\
Regards\, Chris\
Chris Gratham\
North Vancouver\, BC\
PS. You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cgratham@gmail.com\">cgratham@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call 604.990.7690\
if you prefer to communicate that way.",3368,"BBCode","2006-08-25 01:50:09"
3380,808,"Hello Chris\,\
\
Thanks for writing.  While my preference would be a cash sale\, I am interested in your Heiden OM.  Since I am just discovering Michael and his instruments\, I need to get as much info on the guitars as I can. So far\, they look excellent.  Yes\, I will need some good photographs (similar to those of my S.Park)\, and I need to know more about the case cover ding.  Sometimes they are not too bad\, but I've seen some disasters.  I hope the nut width is at least 1.75\".  Being called an OM\, I assume that it is sized and scaled similar to traditional OM's.    Is it setup for light strings (.012)?  Are there any fretboard markers?  Is there a pickguard?   I guess the pics will tell all.\
\
email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jghere@machinearts.com\">jghere@machinearts.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
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Jeffrey",3380,"BBCode","2006-08-25 11:40:07"
3381,60,"Hi Josh\,\
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I really enjoyed your review of a Mateos guitar a few months back.  I would love to hear your thoughts on the Manouche guitars when you get a chance to try one.  After MontereyJacques' review recently\, I am really excited about those too.  Good time to be in the market for a mic-priced Selmer style sound.  Just wish I had the cash in hand\, but hope to buy after awhile!\
\
Regards\,\
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Chris Hall   (oscar)",3381,"BBCode","2006-08-25 10:17:19"
3382,60,"Hi Josh\,\
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I really enjoyed your review of a Mateos guitar a few months back.  I would love to hear your thoughts on the Manouche guitars when you get a chance to try one.  After MontereyJacques' review recently\, I am really excited about those too.  Good time to be in the market for a mic-priced Selmer style sound.  Just wish I had the cash in hand\, but hope to buy after awhile!\
\
Regards\,\
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Chris Hall   (oscar)",3381,"BBCode","2006-08-25 10:18:41"
3383,220,"Thanks as usual jack!!\
Its funny though...the link only seems to work intermittently-weird??]\
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kind regards\
Stu",3383,"BBCode","2006-08-25 08:56:59"
3402,293,"Did I tell you that I played that MDC-50 Brazilian that Jacques has?  It's a little more because of the wood but it is a kick-ass guitar.  Worth it if you can afford it.\
C",3402,"BBCode","2006-08-26 18:03:07"
3413,293,"Mine also has a quite a bit of bearclaw... the pickguards are glued on but they are really great and you don't really see them.\
Jacques will be back soon I'm sure.\
Good luck!\
C",3402,"BBCode","2006-08-27 13:32:13"
3417,95,"I can send you a chuck of wood I have in my shop that has a very interesting tone for bridges. It's not like Rosewood at all so if you would like to try it give me your address and I'll send some to you.\
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For the ink... use a Sharpie. Then buff it a little with some wax and a rag.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",3417,"BBCode","2006-08-28 10:05:13"
3418,95,"I have not seen one yet. When I do get my hands on one I'll do a write up!\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",3418,"BBCode","2006-08-28 10:06:20"
3420,95,"Just reading your post on the bridge. I'm sorry to hear the bridge I made for you was too low. Can I build you another at no cost that will work? I stand behind my work and want nothing more then for you to be happy.\
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Let me know. I supper happy to work with you.\
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All the best\,\
Josh",3420,"BBCode","2006-08-28 13:45:38"
3421,573,"Hello there.\
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    David Williams of Deco Djago here.  I am going to be giving lessons to a handful of students starting this fall.  I studied mandolin under the great Jethro Burns in Chicago\, where I first really learned of Django (for Jethro had based his complete mando style on Django\\'s gutar playing).  I have been playing guitar for over 40 years\, and you can check out my website by going to the Gypsy Jazz section on the lefthand side\
([url=http://www.trapdoor-media.com]www.trapdoor-media.com[/url]) \
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   Lessons will be $30 per half hour.\
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    You can send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:decodjango@trapdoor-media.com\">decodjango@trapdoor-media.com</a><!-- e -->\
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   Thanks\, and best to you all.\
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    DAvid",3421,"BBCode","2006-08-28 21:31:05"
3426,149,"Greetings Josh:\
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Thanks for the kind offer. I feel that the stupidity was on my end for not providing you with a bridge to copy\, or exact measurements. I remember only e-mailing you and answering your questions about whether I liked the original height\, or wanted it higher or lower. That really wasn't enough to go on. I hate to take advantage of people\, or their work. It's odd\, or some might say perverse\, that I like the original bridge on my Gitane JJ model 300.\
Could I think about for a while?\
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Best Regards\,\
Michael Hayes",3426,"BBCode","2006-08-29 13:04:51"
3427,95,"Yes... of course you can think about it. My offer has no end date! : )\
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But I would really like to make you a bridge that works well for you. If you like the tone of the stock bridge that 's great. Everyone has their own ear. But I don't like knowing that you felt you had to throw the bridge I made out. I would rather you have an extra then one you don't even feel you can keep.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",3420,"BBCode","2006-08-29 13:26:20"
3436,95,"Daniel\,\
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I shipped you a chunk of that Beef wood we talked about this morning. It's actually African Redwood. Very interesting and very hard. It is fun to work as the grain is fine and straight. Let me know what you think once you get a chance to mess with it.\
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If you are not happy with the tone you are getting form your bridge it might not be the wood so much at this point as the design. You're new at it and your first bridge might not sound the way you had hoped. Try making it lighter. Take away as much as you can. Make the feet smaller\, make the hollow deeper\, etc.\
\
For the E string. I like an 11 it has more punch in soloing. Any steel string will work for the High E and B (15) stirrings. I have used Banjo stings in the past for them. They are easy to get from most music stores in singles.\
\
The guitar I'm building... I'm assuming you are talking about the Selmer style guitar. I have a few in the works but that is the only one I have really procrastinated on! It's going okay. There are a few things that I would like the change but at this point it's better to finish it and start another. I have a good set of Favino plans that I will work from next time and using what I have learned on this first guitar I think the next one might be better. I think the one I have in the works now will sound okay but I'm not sure how long it will hold up. I think I under built it. If it lasts five years without coming apart I'll be happy.\
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Other guitars I have... Well I have a Dupont MD50B you can see it here:http://galleriedupont.blogspot.com/2006/03/2001-md-50b-1101.html\
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I love this guitar. The second I played it I knew I had to have it. It fits me perfectly and sounds great. It plays like a dream and I have yet to find another that I like as much. \
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I also have a Gitane DG-300. This guitar I have as a backup and also as a guitar to experiment with. I have built many bridges for it to hear the tonal changes. I also plan on doing a few other things to it when I get a chance but all that is my mad scientist late night work that will stay under cover until I determine the outcome!\
\
Another is an Ibanez ArtCore arch top that I have strung up with flat wound strings and play through a Fender Blue Jr amp. It's fun and I love the tone. It was cheep and I enjoy the change form a Selmer style guitar every now and again. \
\
I just recently sold my Patenotte that had for a few years. It was my work horse until I got the Dupont. It was/is a supper fun guitar to play and has has a great vintage gypsy tone. \
\
Life story... and Django?... Well... I was born at a young age....\
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My first instrument was the trap set. I took jazz trap for about 4 years starting when I was 10 years old from a great jazz dummer names Jim Oglesbee. I tought me alot about the \"pocket\" and finding the space of the music. That was my introduction to jazz. That and my dad listening to it allot in the house. When was about 12 I started listening to melody more and wanted to find an instrument that would allow me to \"make music\". The drums were great but I wanted to solo melodically. My dad got me a Yamaha classical guitar and after about 6 months I went to the guitar shop (he did know) and traded it in for an electric guitar.  A cheap\, red Jap. Strat. When I was in the guitar shop getting that guitar I heard a guy trying out a guitar and his playing sounded really good to me! So I walked over to him and ask him if he gave lessons. He said yes and that his name was Neil Andersson. What I was hearing coming from Neil's guitar was Django. I didn't know it at the time. So I took lessons from Neil for about 3 years. Then Pearl Django took off and he stopped giving lessons but we still jammed every now and again. I continued to play jazz and got into harder bop and fusion. Got the drums back out for a few years but still played guitar alot.\
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When I was about 17 I hooked up with a Fusion/Jam band that needed a bass player. So I found a junk bass and pulled all the frets out with plyers! Used about 10 bottles of supper glue to \"glass\" the finger board!\
\
Then from that band I found a much better bad that was tight and really hit it hard. So I performed for about two years with them playing bass. Got a 5 string bass and a Fander BassMan 70 tube amp from the 70s. It was good and fun and built my chops but all could think about when I was on stage was \"what would Django do in this song?\" I was on bass and started to get frustrated. Right about that time our drummer left and the band split. I put my bass in the corner and picked the guitar back up. At that point I didn't have a proper \"gypsy\" guitar so I found a guy that sold these Gitane guitars. I got a D-500 from him and started back on the road to Django. I'm 30 now and wish I had my drive that I have now for the music when I was 12! I still jam with Neil at lest once a month. I am fortunate that he lives less then a mile from my house! He is still my teacher I just don't take formal lessons from him. I just try and learn from our times together.\
\
I play live about 3 times a month at small restaurants and cafes. I would love to play more but between my family (wife and 3 daughters) my day job and guitar work I just don't have the time to put in. I had the opportunity to play at Djangofest NW last year on stage! That was great. It was only my second time there and the year before\, my first Djangofest\, I told myself that some day I would perform there. Little did I know it would be the very next year! It was great but allot of work. The pressure of that venue is hard because every one there is a player and watching you like a hawk! So I have done it once and now I can say I did it. I look forward to Djangofest NW very much every year. I have been to other Djangofests but nothing holds a candle to the NW festival. I hear good things about Django in June so I might hit that next year... We'll see. If you ever get a chance to come up for Djangofest do it. It will be one of the best 5 days of Django life you can pack in!\
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Any how... Let me know how the bridge exploration goes. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
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Hey Josh I was wondering what would be a good replacement for my .010 E string because I just broke it\, it was a brand new set also. I guess because I kept tuning up and tuning down and loosing to test my bridge. \
Thanks for piece of wood\, I'm still not sure if I'm happy about my sound\, before I thought my guitar sounded good\, this was with old 4 month strings and a shimmed bridge too. Now it sounds so resonant. How is the guitar your building\, also what other guitars do you have? What's your life story and how did u find django \
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Daniel Low \
7840 Yorktown Place \
90045 Los Angeles\, California \
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Thanks again Josh for all your help \
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-Daniel",3436,"BBCode","2006-08-30 10:13:28"
3449,875,"Hi\, I've just logged in !\
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But even if I tied to attach only one MP3\, the server tells me I've reached the max size for my attachments !\
\
I don't know why ! \
\
I'll retry later\, and if it doesn't work I'll send them to you using my mail server as soon as I go to my office at the University (after my hollidays !) !\
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Stéphane",3449,"BBCode","2006-08-31 19:14:09"
3450,9,"Hi Stephane..I justed upped the limit. Please try again.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",3450,"BBCode","2006-09-01 07:45:52"
3456,470,"hi troy\, only a few weeks until dfnw\, i'm counting the days.  wondering if you have found out if i can be your videographer for your performance this year?  and what if any concerns wica may have about people video tapeing this year or is it just nick.   any info you can provide will help me to prepare on how to aproach the situation.  thanks again    greg",3456,"BBCode","2006-09-06 08:06:12"
3458,470,"greetings\, i'm a big fan of tchan tchou i see your post about some live recordings\, anyway i could get them?  thanks alot        greg  nebraska",3458,"BBCode","2006-09-06 08:13:30"
3459,118,"Hi Greg\,\
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This is the site I was alluding to:\
[url=http://tinyurl.com/ehgem]http://tinyurl.com/ehgem[/url] \
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Enjoy!\
Jack.",3459,"BBCode","2006-09-06 08:23:04"
3462,470,"hi troy\, only a few weeks until dfnw\, i'm counting the days.  wondering if you have found out if i can be your videographer for your performance this year?  and what if any concerns wica may have about people video tapeing this year or is it just nick.   any info you can provide will help me to prepare on how to aproach the situation.  thanks again    greg",3462,"BBCode","2006-09-06 08:06:12"
3479,457,"Hi Josh\,\
\
a few months back I had e-mailed you about tuning options for guitars at Djangobooks and you had given me some very interesting insight on Dell'Arte and Geronimo guitars.\
\
I was wondering what your feeling was towards the newly added Manouche Jazz Model. So far the reviews I have read have been pretty good and it does seem like this deal is almost too good to be true...\
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Did you have a chance to try one out?\
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Thanks in advance.\
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patrickDAIGLE\
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3482,875,"Enjoy :)",3449,"BBCode","2006-09-02 06:06:30"
3483,875,":)",3449,"BBCode","2006-09-02 06:24:30"
3486,830,"Hey\,\
      Looking at the response to Djangology and previous months\, why do so few people contribute ideas? Tune of the month seems like a great idea. I think you are right about the tune\, in that it is difficult to figure out harmonically\, the key seems pretty unstalbe during the first few bars making it difficult to solo over.",3486,"BBCode","2006-09-08 08:10:39"
3487,118,"Hi Andy\,\
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I'm not sure why so few respond.  My guess is that the really experienced players just don't bother-they already know the tune well enough-and the really inexperienced either don't have much to add or are too shy about putting it out there.  What we need are more intermediate players who really want to share ideas and learn from each other.\
\
I'm glad you like the idea!\
Best\,\
Jack.",3487,"BBCode","2006-09-08 13:38:40"
3489,427,"I just was updating my profile... ( I never had listed a location)... and\, when I checked it in the Memberlist.. saw that you're from RI also.\
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Contact me if you ever want to trade notes; I'm the lead guitarist in MinorSwing... and have been bitten by the Django bug for 6 years now...\
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-bob davis   \
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(day job still required!)",3489,"BBCode","2006-09-09 07:05:59"
3490,427,"I just was updating my profile... ( I never had listed a location)... and\, when I checked it in the Memberlist.. saw that you're from RI also.\
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Contact me if you ever want to trade notes; I'm the lead guitarist in MinorSwing... and have been bitten by the Django bug for 6 years now...\
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-bob davis   \
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(day job still required!)",3490,"BBCode","2006-09-09 07:05:59"
3491,27,"Bob\,\
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Timing is everything.  Bertrand Laurence mentioned your band to me the other day.  I would love to get together\, but I should probably just play rhythm for the time being.  I'm really just learning the style.\
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-Paul\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",3489,"BBCode","2006-09-09 07:53:08"
3508,60,"Hi Michael\,\
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How would you compare the Mateos  and the Manouche modele jazz in terms of tone?\
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Chris",3381,"BBCode","2006-09-15 18:59:41"
3509,9,"Hi Chris\,\
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I'd say the Mateos is louder and brighter...more brash. But in good way...it has a lot of attitude and has a very old school Selmer sound. Might be too bright for some....but in the right hands it's a killer Gypsy guitar. The guitar is feather weight which is always a good sign.\
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The Manouche is more balanced....more bass. Also very dry...not too reverby which is usually a good thing. The Manouche is better for folks who are a little more used to flatops and more modern sounding instruments.\
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Both nice guitars...I'd say over all the Mateos is better but also more $.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",3509,"BBCode","2006-09-15 19:16:45"
3519,297,"Hey Dennis--\
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James Heflin here-- we've met a few times\, both when you kindly let me sit in with you in Montreal and down at Jack's in Easthampton and at Django in June in Northampton. I'm dropping a line just to let you know I'm very interested in this Collins. I've played it a couple of times\, and I absolutely loved its sound. Unfortunately\, I cannot buy it right now\, but if I get the necessary cash\, I would very much like to. I will get in touch with you when that becomes possible to see if you still have it\, but for whatever it's worth\, you've got a very interested buyer.\
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Hope you're well!\
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James",3519,"BBCode","2006-09-20 11:11:09"
3520,297,"Hey Dennis--\
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James Heflin here-- we've met a few times\, both when you kindly let me sit in with you in Montreal and down at Jack's in Easthampton and at Django in June in Northampton. I'm dropping a line just to let you know I'm very interested in this Collins. I've played it a couple of times\, and I absolutely loved its sound. Unfortunately\, I cannot buy it right now\, but if I get the necessary cash\, I would very much like to. I will get in touch with you when that becomes possible to see if you still have it\, but for whatever it's worth\, you've got a very interested buyer.\
\
Hope you're well!\
\
James",3519,"BBCode","2006-09-20 11:11:32"
3521,297,"Hey Dennis--\
\
James Heflin here-- we've met a few times\, both when you kindly let me sit in with you in Montreal and down at Jack's in Easthampton and at Django in June in Northampton. I'm dropping a line just to let you know I'm very interested in this Collins. I've played it a couple of times\, and I absolutely loved its sound. Unfortunately\, I cannot buy it right now\, but if I get the necessary cash\, I would very much like to. I will get in touch with you when that becomes possible to see if you still have it\, but for whatever it's worth\, you've got a very interested buyer.\
\
Hope you're well!\
\
James",3519,"BBCode","2006-09-20 11:12:27"
3522,118,"Hi Pete\,\
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Here's Andrew's address; hopefully he can put you in touch with Carolyn.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@acousticguitarnetwork.org\">andrew@acousticguitarnetwork.org</a><!-- e -->\
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Best\,\
Jack.",3522,"BBCode","2006-09-20 14:27:45"
3526,647,"What a great looking guitar! I've had a number of phone conversations with Michael when I was toying with the idea of having him build one for me. I'm curious what it set you back. I ended up commissioning a guitar from Shelley Park\, who was one of Michael's students.\
\
This is an all stops out guitar as well\, being made with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides\, and her very best European spruce for the top\, top of the line tuners\, etc. It's going to set me back $5400. I wonder how this compares to a top of the line Dunn like yours?\
\
-fopa",3526,"BBCode","2006-09-21 10:34:40"
3529,279,"Michael is underpriced with a standard price of $3400. He felt bad charging me $4200 for this one. I'm going to be building a new website for him and I believe I can get him in front of more of a collector/investor class of guitar buyers and raise demand. I anticipate the prices will go up\, especially if the art-market gets wind of his work.\
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That said\, $5400 is a great price for a solid Brazilian Rosewood guitar and you shouldn't discount that. Shelley Park is a reputable builder and good Brazilian rosewood (not the wildly figured stuff that looks good now but will crack in ten years) is a great investment as it's almost impossible to find quality stuff any more.\
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I'd ask you to keep Michael Dunn's price confidential jsut as a courtesy to him. If you want an over-the-top art guitar\, Michael Dunn is your builder. For a more traditional Selmer guitar\, he's as good as any of them but you would get a great guitar at a good price from any number of luthiers who build in that style.\
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See if anybody has some boring\, plain\, straight-grained Brazilian they'll sell you for anywhere near your budget and you'll get a great guitar.\
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Give a ring if you have any more questions.\
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Cheers\,\
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Dave Bricker\
[url=http://www.instrumentArt.com]http://www.instrumentArt.com[/url]\
305-908-1350",3529,"BBCode","2006-09-21 12:59:45"
3532,248,"Hi Lex\
we (duane andrews) are goingo be there in boston on the 30th- wanna jam? any good sessions on sat or fri? any gypsy bands w/ regular spots?\
Thanks\
Ben",3532,"BBCode","2006-09-22 04:14:01"
3533,248,"Hi Savage\,\
we (duane andrews) are goingo be there in boston on the 30th- wanna jam? any good sessions on sat or fri? any gypsy bands w/ regular spots?\
Thanks\
Ben\
ps hit me back real email- <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bwood@astorwines.com\">bwood@astorwines.com</a><!-- e -->",3533,"BBCode","2006-09-22 04:27:19"
3547,480,"Hey Ben\,\
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my band\, Sinti Rhythm (well\, really just me and the other guitarist\, with a sit in bass player) are playing at a Barbecue in Jamaica Plain on Saturday. You're certainly welcome to come sit in\, we'd love to have you.\
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And actually\, I was just in the process of trying to set up a big jam for Sunday afternoon\, but I have yet to lock down a location -- we were ousted from our usual spot due to the Patriots game. \
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By the way\, you're in Brooklyn\, right? Are you doing a performance up here with Duane Andrews or something? Let me know - I'll drum up some fans. I'd love to get some sort of jam together -- I'll work on it this week --  let me know what days you're available next weekend.\
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Cheers\,\
Lex\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/sintirhythm]www.myspace.com/sintirhythm[/url]\
e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aiolsen@berklee.edu\">aiolsen@berklee.edu</a><!-- e -->\
or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lex_olsen@yahoo.com\">lex_olsen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",3547,"BBCode","2006-09-23 08:59:21"
3548,248,"lex\,\
o.k. great- we are done around 1 or 2\, and have a few conference things- its part of nemo boston- at the boston center for the arts outdoor stage (nemoboston\, or duaneandrews.ca) I'd love to come and sit in on your show\, and I'd love to hang around and jam some on sunday pretty early (got to be back in NYC sunday night to work 8am on monday).\
Thanks\,\
B. \
PS. respond to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bwood@astorwines.com\">bwood@astorwines.com</a><!-- e -->-\
Pps. whos sorof? lets get him involved too\
PPPs. getting fans is great offer please do!",3532,"BBCode","2006-09-23 10:32:48"
3557,337,"Hey Ski\, the Great Scotts jams have a very diverse group of players. There are those like Shepp from Ameranouche or Andrew Lawrence who organizes Django in June that are really talented players. The rest of us are generally at a more \"intermediate\" level. There are those who solo\, while others only play rhythm\, it all depends on who shows up. Everyone is welcome\, and it's a pretty fun\, open environment. I've been trying to play this music since I was in high School\, (I was at the Samois festival in '02 and '03). With some help from\, Dennis Chang and Alfonso Ponticelli\, and of course\, Michael's books I feel like I'm starting to get it. I can keep you posted as far as any jams that are happening in the area\, and if you're interested\, me and Lex (who organizes the jams) have some gypsy gigs coming up in cambridge soon. They're in Inman Square at Atwoods Tavern thurs. Oct. 5\, and Nov. 11.",3557,"BBCode","2006-09-24 18:19:49"
3558,337,"Hey Ski\, the Great Scotts jams have a very diverse group of players. There are those like Shepp from Ameranouche or Andrew Lawrence who organizes Django in June that are really talented players. The rest of us are generally at a more \"intermediate\" level. There are those who solo\, while others only play rhythm\, it all depends on who shows up. Everyone is welcome\, and it's a pretty fun\, open environment. I've been trying to play this music since I was in high School\, (I was at the Samois festival in '02 and '03). With some help from\, Dennis Chang and Alfonso Ponticelli\, and of course\, Michael's books I feel like I'm starting to get it. I can keep you posted as far as any jams that are happening in the area\, and if you're interested\, me and Lex (who organizes the jams) have some gypsy gigs coming up in cambridge soon. They're in Inman Square at Atwoods Tavern thurs. Oct. 5\, and Nov. 11.",3557,"BBCode","2006-09-24 18:22:20"
3566,349,"Hi--\
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I just read your post.  I'm probably a little too far away ( I live in Montreal)\, but I'm always interested in new projects and would be interested if you have any gigs that make the trip worth my while.  I am American so working in the states is no problem.  I do some gypsy stuff\, but I come more from an Eddie Lang/ Dick McDonough style of playing.  Anyways\, check out my website if you want:\
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[url=http://www.colinperry.ca]http://www.colinperry.ca[/url]\
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you can also hear a few more recordings here:\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/colinperryandblind]http://www.myspace.com/colinperryandblind[/url]\
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Thanks--Colin",3566,"BBCode","2006-09-25 22:08:36"
3567,230,"Hello - if you'd like me to send you a copy of this CD please provide your contact info and will get it done in next week or so\, once I get back from DFNW.\
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Please email me at:\
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Cheers\
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Phil",3567,"BBCode","2006-09-26 05:48:04"
3572,229,"Hi Phil\,\
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That's a very kind offer! I'll be in touch with you via e-mail.\
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all the best\,\
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David",3572,"BBCode","2006-09-26 08:50:55"
3573,349,"Hi--\
\
I just read your post.  I'm probably a little too far away ( I live in Montreal)\, but I'm always interested in new projects and would be interested if you have any gigs that make the trip worth my while.  I am American so working in the states is no problem.  I do some gypsy stuff\, but I come more from an Eddie Lang/ Dick McDonough style of playing.  Anyways\, check out my website if you want:\
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[url=http://www.colinperry.ca]http://www.colinperry.ca[/url]\
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you can also hear a few more recordings here:\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/colinperryandblind]http://www.myspace.com/colinperryandblind[/url]\
\
Thanks--Colin",3573,"BBCode","2006-09-25 22:08:36"
3574,875,"that's all my quiconico's MP3's !!!",3449,"BBCode","2006-09-02 06:40:45"
3575,875,"Hi Michael\, did you receive my MP3's ?",3449,"BBCode","2006-09-07 06:57:00"
3583,184,"hey man\, any word on the samois videos? take care man\
\
 -clay-",2921,"BBCode","2006-09-24 22:45:33"
3587,248,"Hi\,\
Wanna do a little gig tommow in brooklyn?\
Let me know either by phone or emails as soon as you can. . . its in park slope\, starts at ten\, no need for amp . . . \
Thanks\
Ben",3587,"BBCode","2006-09-28 15:48:21"
3588,248,"Hi\,\
Wanna do a little gig tommow in brooklyn?\
Let me know either by phone or emails as soon as you can. . . its in park slope\, starts at ten\, no need for amp . . . \
Thanks\
Ben",3588,"BBCode","2006-09-28 15:48:51"
3590,248,"Hi\,\
Wanna do a little gig tommow in brooklyn?\
Let me know either by phone or emails as soon as you can. . . its in park slope\, starts at ten\, no need for amp . . . \
Thanks\
Ben",3590,"BBCode","2006-09-28 15:52:09"
3595,337,"Hi this is Jack Soref from Boston\, I know it's a bit of a hike from North Hampton\, but I just wanted to invite you to a jam we're having this sunday at a place called the independant. The Jam will go from noon to late afternoon/early evening. If you can make it that would be very cool; directions are here: [url=http://www.theindo.com]www.theindo.com[/url]\
\
Have a nice night\
Jack",3595,"BBCode","2006-09-28 20:09:41"
3597,866,"Hello Ben\,\
  Unfortunately I don't play guitar well enough to perform publicly. Perhaps you have me confused with another Stuart Deutsch. Thanks anyway.  Stu",3597,"BBCode","2006-09-28 18:14:57"
3599,337,"Hey Jack! We finally got a place secure for the jam session\, we're having this sunday. It's at the Independant in Union Square. They have an address here with directions [url=http://www.theindo.com]www.theindo.com[/url]. If you\, or Matt\, or anyone else from your crew can make it that would be awesome. The jam should be a lot of fun we've got a fairly large group that is hopefully coming out\, and Duane Andrews and Ben Wood of NYC are going be there. If you're doing jams in western mass\, definitely keep us posted.\
\
-Thanks \
Jack",3599,"BBCode","2006-09-28 19:41:06"
3600,679,"Hey\, was this sent to the wrong person ? lol if not\, what's this gig all about? Since were on the subject\, isn't there some kind of GJ jam in brooklyn every few weeks? i would like to come out and jam\, must be a great way to improve your playing. Talk to you later.",3600,"BBCode","2006-09-28 20:46:47"
3601,337,"Hi this is Jack Soref from Boston\, I know it's a bit of a hike from North Hampton\, but I just wanted to invite you to a jam we're having this sunday at a place called the independant. The Jam will go from noon to late afternoon/early evening. If you can make it that would be very cool; directions are here: [url=http://www.theindo.com]www.theindo.com[/url]\
\
Have a nice night\
Jack",3601,"BBCode","2006-09-28 20:09:41"
3603,823,"Thanks for the courtesty.  I'm a beginner and nowhwere near giging level.",3603,"BBCode","2006-09-29 05:20:53"
3605,70,"Hi Chad\,\
\
it's always great to hear from you! as you maight have noticed my answer turn-around time leaves abit to be desired. I operate under the better late than never rule:)\
\
I'd love to go to PSGW but my daughter is visiting for her birthday this weekend and I have been unable to convince to play the guitar. How lame is that?\
\
Have a great time. Say hi to Billy and everyone from me.\
\
I hope to see you sooner rather than later.\
\
talk to you soon.\
\
troy",3605,"BBCode","2005-02-18 14:35:49"
3612,60,"Hi Michael\,\
\
What is the neck profile on the Mateos like?  And\, are you going to continue to stock them?\
\
I did get a Manouche from Robert B. a couple weeks ago\, it is a great guitar but I may have to sell it.  I am selling  a house right now\, that is\, it is on the market\, and have poured a ton of money into getting it fixed up and looking nice.  Long story..but I am in a house rich\, cash poor situation and may need to sell the Manouche and replace it when (hopefully soon!) the house sells cause I am backed up against the wall and may need $$ for more expenses.  I would probably either get another Manouche or maybe try a Mateos.  \
\
The Manouche really is a nice guitar\, no complaints at all...except maybe for the pumpkin orange color (!) and the neck profile (slim 2x4) is not my favorite but I could most likely get used to it over time since the guitar's tone is really coming alive.\
\
The comments from you and Josh\, however\, have me really thinking about the Mateos as well.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Chris Hall",3381,"BBCode","2006-10-03 19:49:20"
3613,9,"Hi Chris....the Mateos has a chunkier neck then the Mnaouche. More traditional Selmer. Sort of a U shape.\
\
I don't have a Mateos right now\, but can get one anytime you'd like. \
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",3509,"BBCode","2006-10-03 20:01:48"
3624,297,"Hi--\
\
I was playing this evening with my pal Jack (also known as \"Jack\" on this forum...) and he mentioned your band to me\, because I've been looking for a side gig to bring in some extra money. I currently play with Jack in a couple of gypsy jazz-based projects and with a band called Sugarfoot Stomp. I mostly play a gypsy guitar (Dell Arte Pigalle)\, and I do lead and rhythm. I've been playing for 20-plus years in all sorts of bands. I may well be too far afield to work out (I live in Easthampton\, MA\, over by Northampton)\, but I thought I'd at least drop you a line to find out\, because your band sounds like something I'd really be into.\
\
please do drop me a line\, here\, or\, better yet\, at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seamus42@verizon.net\">seamus42@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
\
James",3624,"BBCode","2006-10-04 20:50:45"
3625,297,"Hi--\
\
I was playing this evening with my pal Jack (also known as \"Jack\" on this forum...) and he mentioned your band to me\, because I've been looking for a side gig to bring in some extra money. I currently play with Jack in a couple of gypsy jazz-based projects and with a band called Sugarfoot Stomp. I mostly play a gypsy guitar (Dell Arte Pigalle)\, and I do lead and rhythm. I've been playing for 20-plus years in all sorts of bands. I may well be too far afield to work out (I live in Easthampton\, MA\, over by Northampton)\, but I thought I'd at least drop you a line to find out\, because your band sounds like something I'd really be into.\
\
please do drop me a line\, here\, or\, better yet\, at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seamus42@verizon.net\">seamus42@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
\
James",3625,"BBCode","2006-10-04 20:50:45"
3636,830,"hey\,\
      I'm looking to buy unacompanied Django book. Do you ship to the uk? And if so how much would shipping cost? \
Keep up the good work\, Gypsy Fire and Gypsy Picking have been really helpful. \
\
regards\
\
andy",3636,"BBCode","2006-10-06 01:36:14"
3638,9,"Hi Andy\,\
\
I Ship to the UK every day. NO problem...if you eneter your order online it will generate some shipping options for you.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",3638,"BBCode","2006-10-06 08:49:05"
3640,9,"Hi Andy\,\
\
I Ship to the UK every day. NO problem...if you eneter your order online it will generate some shipping options for you.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",3638,"BBCode","2006-10-06 08:50:28"
3645,297,"Hi Craig--\
\
I believe we sat at the same table up front at DFNE a couple of years ago-- you might remember me and my friends Jack and Matthew (Jack: glasses\, Matthew: beard\, me: neither beard nor glasses!). At any rate\, I am most intrigued by this guitar. I am considering selling my Pigalle in order to move up in the gypsy guitar world a notch or two. Jack alerted me to your post and suggested that it might be a good guitar for me. I'm curious to hear how it sounds\, if possible. Sounds like a very fair price. Perhaps we can work out a deal!\
\
Feel free to email me at my main address\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seamus42@verizon.net\">seamus42@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
James",3645,"BBCode","2006-10-06 13:59:30"
3648,792,"hey eddy\, hook me up with your digits so we can chat\
kruno",3648,"BBCode","2006-10-06 14:35:24"
3649,6,"Hey'ya Kruno -- My cell is 719 290-0157.  I look forward to your call.\
\
Ed",3649,"BBCode","2006-10-06 17:18:58"
3664,831,"Hi thanks for responding to my post\, Im tempted by a guitar on ebay and dont know much about this maker or gypsy guitars in general. I assumed your guitar was out of my range\, gorgeous guitar however. Ive emailed Collins but as of yet havent heard from him\, so I dont know how much they go for new etc. There is also a manouche model that is more in my price range\, but for a little more I was wondering if the Collins offers a whole new level of craftsmanship\, tone playability etc. Thanks for your time Keith",3664,"BBCode","2006-10-08 21:24:04"
3666,792,"hey\, \
do you know if anyone has pics from that friday night (4am) jam in the inn/room\, where you\, me andreas and the schmitt brothers were jammin???  any info  would be great.  Thanks eddy\
k",3666,"BBCode","2006-10-08 17:20:39"
3676,258,"Shawn\, I was at the JJ show and went back to his hotel and jammed with him. Where are you located? I live 1 hour north of wichita and play in a swing quintette in wichita. Do you play? Maybe we could get together.\
Shane",3676,"BBCode","2006-10-09 06:07:36"
3677,858,"Hello Shane\, I just moved to Wichita last June from Indianapolis\, IN (although I am from Abilene\, KS originally)\, and I was wearing a Django Reinhardt t-shirt at the concert.  I play guitar (my main instrument)\, mandolin\, bass\, banjo\, and I am currently learning to play the violin.  I play mainly \"Gypsy\" Jazz\, and enjoy Bebop\, Cool\, and Avante-Garde Jazz as well.\
\
What city is it that you are located in?  How long have you been playing Gypsy Jazz?\
\
My email address is:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shawncrwalters@hotmail.com\">shawncrwalters@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",3677,"BBCode","2006-10-09 08:36:58"
3682,6,"Hi Kruno -- I have a few photos\, mostly not too good  :(   However\, I'll be glad to send 'em to you.  Also\, you might want to check with Greg Gunter.  I can give you his email address if you write directly to my email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> and give my your direct email address.\
\
Thanks\
\
Ed",3682,"BBCode","2006-10-09 13:18:35"
3691,522,"Hey Bob\,maybe we could get together and play some tunes.My band is playing the noe valley farmer's market saturday\,january 14\, 10-1.Stop by if you can.Tom",3691,"BBCode","2006-01-02 21:35:16"
3692,298,"Sorry to bother you on the old PM\, but I was wondering if you could pass along the chart for that tune from Triplets of Belleville.  Perhaps via email?  \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Jchapman@hoover.k12.al.us\">Jchapman@hoover.k12.al.us</a><!-- e -->\
\
Grazi!\
\
Chap",3692,"BBCode","2006-04-25 09:54:05"
3693,307,"Hi Tom!\
\
Sorry I just recieved your message. I have never  knew about these inbox messages until today. If you are still in the neighborhood & in SF and would like to play keep in touch. Thanks & sorry for the late reply!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex Anaya\
[url=http://www.goldengatehotclub.com]www.goldengatehotclub.com[/url]",1743,"BBCode","2006-10-09 19:17:45"
3695,307,"Hi Tom!\
\
Sorry I just recieved your message. I have never  knew about these inbox messages until today. If you are still in the neighborhood & in SF and would like to play keep in touch. Thanks & sorry for the late reply!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex Anaya\
[url=http://www.goldengatehotclub.com]www.goldengatehotclub.com[/url]",3695,"BBCode","2006-10-09 19:17:45"
3696,522,"Hi Alex\, \
\
Great to hear from you. I'm aware of your band\, sorry I haven't seen a performance as of yet. I see on your website you are the House Band at the Ferry Building. Cool! Do you play there every weekend? \
My band is \"Swing Theory.\" Bass\, two guitars and a fiddle\, but we are more vocal oriented. Also\, we only gig infrequently\, as one of the memmbers travels quite often. So\, I'm looking for more opportunities to gig and new musicians to play with.\
I'd be delighted to get together to play some tunes. If you can let me know when Golden Gate is next swinging I'll drop by  and  say hello.\
\"Swing Theory\" is playing as a trio (I'll try to get some guest soloists on fiddle and sax) at the Noe Valley Farmer's market Saturday\, October 28 from 10 am to 1pm. Come by and sit in!\
Tom\
\
[url=http://www.tommurraystudio.com]http://www.tommurraystudio.com[/url]",1743,"BBCode","2006-10-10 09:43:21"
3698,679,"Hey Michael\, I didn't want to change the subject of the DFNW photo thread so I decided to PM you instead. How much will the hommage be going for? How is it compared to the manouche Moreno model? I'll be looking at these in the coming months. Thanks\,\
\
-Paul",3698,"BBCode","2006-10-10 10:09:58"
3699,9,"Hi Paul\,\
\
This is a special model Hommage with extra cosmetic details (i.e. the cool pearl rosette and fingerboard inlays). Also has a big tone pick up\, so it's equivalent to the Jimmy Rosenberg model: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--DELLARTE-HOMAGE-GUITAR-WITH-CASE--dellarte_homage.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... omage.html[/url]\
\
The guitar normally lists for $4\,500...but I will have a special price of $3\,200 for it. \
\
It's hard to compare it to the Manouche because the Manouche is a Selmer...this Hommage is a Favino. Very different guitars...but in a general sense the Hommage is a much\, much better guitar. Hand built by an experienced Luthier. Excellent woods and hardware....it's a top notch pro guitar. The Manouche is an Asian factory built guitar. It's very good for what it is....and is half the price. But doesn't compare in sound and playability to a boutique guitar like the Hommage.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",3699,"BBCode","2006-10-10 10:17:26"
3702,522,"Hi Alex\, \
\
Great to hear from you. I'm aware of your band\, sorry I haven't seen a performance as of yet. I see on your website you are the House Band at the Ferry Building. Cool! Do you play there every weekend? \
My band is \"Swing Theory.\" Bass\, two guitars and a fiddle\, but we are more vocal oriented. Also\, we only gig infrequently\, as one of the memmbers travels quite often. So\, I'm looking for more opportunities to gig and new musicians to play with.\
I'd be delighted to get together to play some tunes. If you can let me know when Golden Gate is next swinging I'll drop by  and  say hello.\
\"Swing Theory\" is playing as a trio (I'll try to get some guest soloists on fiddle and sax) at the Noe Valley Farmer's market Saturday\, October 28 from 10 am to 1pm. Come by and sit in!\
Tom\
\
[url=http://www.tommurraystudio.com]http://www.tommurraystudio.com[/url]",3691,"BBCode","2006-10-10 09:43:21"
3707,831,"Hello\, you responded to my post about Collins\, thanks\, but the guitar was purchased from ebay before I got my bid in. Is your guitar still available? How much? Thanks",3664,"BBCode","2006-10-10 20:41:17"
3718,450,"Hi Michael\, sorry to disturb u again. 1 yr ago I asked u abt this cd by romane\, n u didnt have stock. Does this batch of cds still come with 2 cds and the tabs? And about the DG330\, when will stock arrive? Is it possible to fit it with other pickups and I would like to know the shipping charges to Singapore. Thank you for ur precious time. Django on! :)",3718,"BBCode","2006-10-12 04:53:02"
3719,9,"Hi\,\
\
The Impair en Valse CD is here:\
\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--Romane-Impair-Valse--romane_impair_QQA_valse.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... valse.html[/url]\
\
The book is here:\
\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--Romane-Impair-et-valse--romane_valse.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... valse.html[/url]\
\
It will be a while till the DG-330 is available. I'll see if I can get more info.\
\
Shipping will be around $280.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",3719,"BBCode","2006-10-12 08:21:20"
3725,58,"Hey Oscar:\
\
You've had as many guitars for sale as I have! What are you playing these days (it looks like you've sold some nice ones)?\
\
Charlie",3725,"BBCode","2006-10-13 18:38:59"
3727,450,"Thank you  :D",3718,"BBCode","2006-10-13 18:12:07"
3732,297,"Hello--\
\
I am in the market for a Collins\, so I'm wondering if you still have the Collins Brazilian\, and if so\, what you're asking for it? You can PM me back\, or better yet\, drop me a line at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seamus42@verizon.net\">seamus42@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->.\
\
thanks\,\
\
james",3732,"BBCode","2006-10-17 08:56:43"
3738,766,"Hey Ben!\
\
I hope you're doing great. I just got back to Florida\, and would like to mail you a dvd with about an hour and a half of Moreno at a jazz cave. The quality is not the best and he was soo feaking loud that it was overloading the mic\, but its still pretty cool. What's your'e mailing address? \
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Jason",3738,"BBCode","2006-10-18 14:20:12"
3739,36,"Hey there\,\
\
I can help you but I don't own that recording - could you send me an mp3 to nwilkins at dal dot ca ?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Nick",3739,"BBCode","2006-10-18 16:49:54"
3741,936,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
gosh\, I`m quite surprised as I didn´t expect a reply so soon. .  :D \
My god\, if you´re wondering since years\, I just can give up now.  :(\
\
Yes\, the songs are partly in German - my mother tongue is german - but I couldn´t really recognize a netherland accent. Anyway isn´t it a female voice? I also guess the name is not the real pseudonym.\
\
How lucky you have been those days that you could download from the net!! I appreciate your offer a lot\
\
                     :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D \
\
 to send me some files to my E-Mail address\
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                            <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:elena412@aol.com\">elena412@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
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and I´m very happy!! Thank you very much. If I should get in future any further information about \"Holländischer Tschabo\" I´ll keep you informed.\
\
Unfortunately I don´t speak very much romanes\, actually nothing than a few words. Romanes wasn´t spoken at home. Only my mother was a sinti and so we used to talk in german.  \
\
Accidently .... I got back to the roots ... but much\, much too late! What a pity!\
\
So\, hope getting your files soon.\
Best\,\
Elena\
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3746,936,"Hi\, Barengero :wink: \
ich hab mich gefreut\, so schnell von Dir zu hören. Das war eine super Idee\, das Lied öffentlich zugänglich zu machen; vielleicht kommen wir damit weiter.\
\
Ok ...  Du und mein Bruder haben mich überzeugt - es ist wohl eine männliche Stimme\, die da singt. Aber man braucht schon viel Phantasie - oder ich hab einfach noch zu wenig Erfahrung (ich war ja leider nicht früher wirklich damit konfrontiert). Sicherlich wära es sonst \"Holländische Tschei\" richtig gewesen\, aber man weiß ja nie .... :? was sich die Leute so einfallen lassen.\
\
Tausend Dank\, dass Du mir die CD mit den Songs schickst. Du bist ein Schatz!!  :wink: Vielleicht kann ich mich auch einmal arrangieren  :roll:  bzw. sag mir\, wenn Du Geld von mir bekommst.\
 \
Sei doch bitte so nett und schicke mir die CD an folgende Adresse:\
\
E. Meier           (bitte nur \"E.\" schreiben)\
Packstation\
Postnummer 1556030\
82256 Fürstenfeldbruck\
\
Ich hab den Franko noch einmal per E-mail bekniet - aber er läßt sein hartes Herz einfach nicht erweichen; bis dato habe ich noch nichts von ihm gehört und gehe davon aus\, dass er sich auch nicht mehr meldet.\
\
Ach\, ich freue mich ganz arg auf die CD .... das ist so eine schöne Musik\, die mein Herz und meine Seele so sehr berührt !!! Vielen Dank nochmals!!!!\
\
Barengero\, ich hab grad in Rein Merscha und Georg Winter reingehört... und im Internet kurz gecheckt ... da gibt es ja auch nix davon :evil:  !!!!!!  Das ist ja auch eine ....  superschöne Musik.  :D \
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Sag mal\, ist es unverschämt\, wenn - fallls Du die Lieder hast - ich Dich darum bitte\, mir die auch zukommen zu lassen. Ich bin ehrlich bereit\, für Deine Unkosten aufzukommen. Wenn Du aber nicht mehr magst\, ist das für mich natürlich auch ok.\
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So\, ich mach jetzt Schluss .. vielleicht bleiben wir ja in Verbindung  - and don´t worry\, I won´t bother you all the time with such long messages.\
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Best regards\,\
elena",3741,"BBCode","2006-10-21 11:26:14"
3755,36,"Hey there\,\
\
I can help you but I don't own that recording - could you send me an mp3 to nwilkins at dal dot ca ?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Nick",3755,"BBCode","2006-10-18 16:49:54"
3756,936,"Hi Barengero\, ich meinte natürlich \"revanchieren\" ... LG Elena",3741,"BBCode","2006-10-23 00:10:32"
3757,194,"Hallo Elena\, \
\
ich bin gerade dabei\, Dir die CDs zu brennen. Ich schicke Dir eine CD vom Holländischen Tschabo\, eine von Rein Merscha\, eine von Georg Winter und noch eine mit allem möglichen anderen Zeugs von Frankos Musikseite. Ich kenne Franko persönlich nicht\, aber ich hatte ihn vor längerer Zeit natürlich auch schon wegen des \"Holländischen Tschabo\" angemailt - ohne Resonanz. \
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Du brauchst mir wegen der CDs nichts zu bezahlen. Wenn es Dir ein Bedürfnis ist\, Dich zu revanchieren\, dann versuch doch bitte mal\, die Texte vom Holländischen Tschabo in Romanes aufschreiben und dann übersetzen zu lassen. Es wäre toll\, wenn du mir das Ergebnsi dann schicken würdest. Vielleicht ist es Dir ja möglich\, über die Verwandtschaft Deiner Mutter Kontakt zu jemandem zu bekommen\, der Romanes fließend spricht. \
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Viele Grüße\,\
Barengero",3757,"BBCode","2006-10-23 04:01:06"
3760,248,"jason\,\
622 president street\, apart 3. Brooklyn\, NY 11215 - \
Sounds great!\
THanks\
B",3760,"BBCode","2006-10-23 08:20:30"
3765,936,"Hallo Barengero\,\
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danke für Deine nette Message .... das ist wirklich sehr nett von Dir. Tausend Dank!!!!!!!!\
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Ja\, ich schreibe die Texte nieder und versuche\, eine Übersetzung zu erhalten.   Ich werde Dich auf auf dem Laufenden halten.\
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Viele Grüße\, Elena",3741,"BBCode","2006-10-23 13:55:22"
3766,307,"Hi Tom\,\
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Hope all is well and thanks for the message. I am sorry to say I will be working this saturday morning until 2pm & will be unable to stop by and see you guys play. \
\
We've got a sunday morning gig at the Harvest Festival at the Ferry building from 12pm to 3pm (which\, of course\, is free! so if you can please stop by & say hello please do). Perhaps we could play a while afterwards if you'd like--but we've got 4 gigs in four days in a row so I might be quite pooped by sunday afternoon and ready to throw my guitar into the bay)\
\
Hope you guys have a great gig saturday and thanks again!\
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Sincerely\,\
Alex\
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415 627 8497 cell\
[url=http://www.goldengatehotclub.com]www.goldengatehotclub.com[/url]",1743,"BBCode","2006-10-23 21:12:57"
3767,307,"Hi Tom\,\
\
Hope all is well and thanks for the message. I am sorry to say I will be working this saturday morning until 2pm & will be unable to stop by and see you guys play. \
\
We've got a sunday morning gig at the Harvest Festival at the Ferry building from 12pm to 3pm (which\, of course\, is free! so if you can please stop by & say hello please do). Perhaps we could play a while afterwards if you'd like--but we've got 4 gigs in four days in a row so I might be quite pooped by sunday afternoon and ready to throw my guitar into the bay)\
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Hope you guys have a great gig saturday and thanks again!\
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Sincerely\,\
Alex\
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415 627 8497 cell\
[url=http://www.goldengatehotclub.com]www.goldengatehotclub.com[/url]",3695,"BBCode","2006-10-23 21:12:57"
3768,679,"Hey man\, I was looking at this guitar. there has one for sale on the internet and I noticed you owned one. I was just curious how you liked it\, and if it is worth $1900. Let me know what you think about it\, thanks.",3768,"BBCode","2006-10-24 19:06:59"
3769,679,"Hey man\, I was looking at this guitar. there has one for sale on the internet and I noticed you owned one. I was just curious how you liked it\, and if it is worth $1900. Let me know what you think about it\, thanks.",3769,"BBCode","2006-10-24 19:06:59"
3770,506,"I love it. The sound is really fantastic and it plays more like my electric than most others I've played. The neck is thin and the action is low\, you could change that if you wanted though. As far as being worth the price\, I would say definitely. It is enough of a step up from the gitane and pigalles that its worth the extra money. I don't see any reason for anything more than this\, the sound is on par with more expensive guitars\, it just doesn't have all the nice accessories. If you wind up getting it let me know what you think about it.\
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Nick",3768,"BBCode","2006-10-24 20:12:38"
3771,506,"I love it. The sound is really fantastic and it plays more like my electric than most others I've played. The neck is thin and the action is low\, you could change that if you wanted though. As far as being worth the price\, I would say definitely. It is enough of a step up from the gitane and pigalles that its worth the extra money. I don't see any reason for anything more than this\, the sound is on par with more expensive guitars\, it just doesn't have all the nice accessories. If you wind up getting it let me know what you think about it.\
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Nick",3771,"BBCode","2006-10-24 20:12:38"
3772,679,"Cool! Thanks for the response. I'm stuck between this\, or saving up some more for the new dell arte hommage\, which is $2\,650.00 or so. For some reason I feel like that hommage might be way too expensive to even take out of the house\, I need a guitar I can gig with. They didn't make many of these Minor Swing models did they? I can't seem to find many of  them online. Did you have any trouble with the matte finish?",3768,"BBCode","2006-10-24 20:41:25"
3773,95,"It looks like the 320 is about two months out. The only way to get one at this point is to get on the list. If you wait until me have an extra on hand you will never get one. The demand far out weighs the availability. \
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If you don't want to wait that long I suggest going for the DG-300. I own one and really like it. It's a fun guitar to play and sounds really good.\
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All the best\,\
Josh",3773,"BBCode","2006-10-25 10:13:40"
3775,679,"Cool! Thanks for the response. I'm stuck between this\, or saving up some more for the new dell arte hommage\, which is $2\,650.00 or so. For some reason I feel like that hommage might be way too expensive to even take out of the house\, I need a guitar I can gig with. They didn't make many of these Minor Swing models did they? I can't seem to find many of  them online. Did you have any trouble with the matte finish?",3769,"BBCode","2006-10-24 20:41:25"
3776,506,"The finish is kind of a bitch. It looks really nice when you first get it. It makes the guitar look a little classier in my opinion. But you soon find that it's just some kind of coating over a regular finish and it wears off where your fingers rub the sound board (if they do). It's not a big deal but at the edges of the area that the matte has rubbed off it leaves a big dirty splotch. Someone told me in one of the threads that you can get it off fairly easily\, but I haven't taken the time to do it. One problem I have had with the guitar though is that where the fingerboard extends on to the top of the guitar its not very thick and thus the strings are closer to the top so when you try to put a Miller or Stimer on it\, its kind of a hassle. It'll fit at the back of the sound hole but then it gets in the way of your picking. So if you plan on using one keep that in mind.\
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Nick",3768,"BBCode","2006-10-25 15:34:54"
3777,506,"The finish is kind of a bitch. It looks really nice when you first get it. It makes the guitar look a little classier in my opinion. But you soon find that it's just some kind of coating over a regular finish and it wears off where your fingers rub the sound board (if they do). It's not a big deal but at the edges of the area that the matte has rubbed off it leaves a big dirty splotch. Someone told me in one of the threads that you can get it off fairly easily\, but I haven't taken the time to do it. One problem I have had with the guitar though is that where the fingerboard extends on to the top of the guitar its not very thick and thus the strings are closer to the top so when you try to put a Miller or Stimer on it\, its kind of a hassle. It'll fit at the back of the sound hole but then it gets in the way of your picking. So if you plan on using one keep that in mind.\
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Nick",3771,"BBCode","2006-10-25 15:34:54"
3779,945,"thanks for all the help and info josh.  Truely it is an excellent job you guys are doing.  I am going to sit and debate the two guitars in my mind and take my time - i must admit to liking the 300 when i have played them - if i decide to go for it i will let you know... I take it there is no waiting list on the 300's?  Also\, what is the cost of shipping the guitar and case to the UK?\
cheers",3779,"BBCode","2006-10-25 16:49:52"
3780,95,"There is no waiting for the 300. They are available and ready to ship.\
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Where in the UK would the guitar be shipped? I can give you a very close estimate if I know where it is going.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",3773,"BBCode","2006-10-25 18:16:33"
3784,945,"Hi Josh\, i live in Glasgow\, Scotland in the UK.  I still haven't made up my mind - I have been looking through DVDs and You Tube footage of various players for inspiration and insight.  It would be a lot easier if Scotland had some music shops that catered for Gypsy Jazz!  Still\, c'est la vie as they say.\
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However\, I will make a decision one way or the other within 1 week as I am obsessed with sel mac type guitars and am keen to stop practicing my swing stuff on my old silvertone.\
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Just to get the quote accurate:  I would be after a guitar (natch!) & case\, upgraded bridge and a set of 11 gauge strings (do you have a particular brand that you ship the guitars with... argentines or similar?)\
cheers - duncan",3779,"BBCode","2006-10-26 08:15:15"
3785,95,"I'll look into the shipping. I'll need to contact Michael and he will get the shipping quote. I'll let you know as soon as I get it.\
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As for the the set up... I do use Argentine strings and I like the 1510MF (those use the 11s on the top). I have used most every sting out there and I always come back to the Argentine set. I stopped trying other brands of strings about two years ago settling on the 1510MF set as my sure fire string. \
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I was playing my DG-300 last night for a few hours and I just really like that guitar. My main guitar is a Dupont MD50B that I love and I have not found another guitar that can even touch the way it plays and sounds. But the DG-300 has a really nice tone to it and it is so easy to play. It's a fast guitar. I have played a few of the 320s and they are nice but there is something about the 300 that I think I like more. I'm not telling you this to try and talk you into it. I just know how hard it can be to buy a guitar of this style. I have done it many times and have WAY to many guitars to show for it! The nice thing about the 300 is that Saga has been making them for a while now and have really worked out all the production issues. They are supper well made and they have nailed the neck. The tone has even gotten better over the past year on the model due to Saga making some small changes to the braces due to customer response. The 320 is a cool guitar and also great but I can choose any guitar from Saga and I like the 300 over any of the other 300' models i.e. 310\, 320\, 330. \
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Hope that helps rather then hinders your decision making process.\
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Let me know if I can give you any more info. I'm happy to talk guitars all day long!\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",3773,"BBCode","2006-10-26 09:54:33"
3787,936,"Hallo Barengero\,\
entschuldige bitte\, wenn ich so ungeduldig bin. Wie geht es Dir mit dem Brennen der CD´s? Ich würde mich freuen\, wenn Du Zeit hast\, zurückzuschreiben!\
Liebe Grüße\, Elena\
P.S: ich hab das Foto von Euch im Chat gefunden :wink:",3741,"BBCode","2006-10-26 09:01:03"
3789,936,"Hallo Barengero\,\
ist alles ok? oder hab ich etwas falsch gemacht?\
Ich kann auch Deine Message nirgendwo mehr finden\, in der Du die Lieder aufgelistet hast.  :? \
Auch wenn Du es Dir anders überlegt hast\, schreib mir bitte kurz zurück\, damit ich nicht weiter darauf warte.\
Viele Grüße\, elena",3741,"BBCode","2006-10-27 07:03:24"
3790,194,"Hallo Elena\, \
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mach Dir keine Sorgen\, es ist alles in Ordnung. Die CDs (Holländischer Tschabo\, Rein Merscha\, Georg Winter und noch eine gemischte) sind an Dich unterwegs und müßten morgen oder am Montag bei Dir eintreffen. \
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Ich habe im Beruf leider immer sehr viel zu tun und kann zwar manchmal\, aber nicht immer schnell auf emails reagieren. \
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Also… nur noch ein bißchen Geduld und die CDs sind bei Dir. \
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Viele Grüße \
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Barengero",3757,"BBCode","2006-10-27 10:50:28"
3791,194,"Hallo Elena\, \
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mach Dir keine Sorgen\, es ist alles in Ordnung. Die CDs (Holländischer Tschabo\, Rein Merscha\, Georg Winter und noch eine gemischte) sind an Dich unterwegs und müßten morgen oder am Montag bei Dir eintreffen. \
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Ich habe im Beruf leider immer sehr viel zu tun und kann zwar manchmal\, aber nicht immer schnell auf emails reagieren. \
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Also… nur noch ein bißchen Geduld und die CDs sind bei Dir. \
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Viele Grüße \
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Barengero",3791,"BBCode","2006-10-27 10:50:28"
3798,194,"Hi Jack\, \
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thanks for your answer. I would love to trade these recordings. Please send me your email adress and I will send you the mp3´s via \"Yousendit\". My LP isn´t perfect - there is a little bit surface noise. \
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What I am still lookin for is for example: \
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Bamboula Ferret: Am kolle marsch\
Romanesj: Amaro Djipen\
La Romanderie: Same (?) CBS 80 645\
Valia Dimitrievitch: Reve a la russe…\
Kaspare Reinhardt Quintett: Hungarische Zigeuner Melodien\
Wedeli Köhler: Sinti Swing (with Dorado\, guit.)\
Matelot Ferret and Boulou: Jazz Guitar (Pyral Le Echo du monde)\
Trio Reinhardt: Pour le plaisier\
A recording of Fapy Lafertin with a piano player (Teg Gottsegen told about this once)\
\
Best\, \
Barengero",3798,"BBCode","2006-10-28 03:33:07"
3799,118,"Hi Matthias\,\
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I don't think I have any of those...it's possible I've got the Fapy.  I'll take a look when I get home tomorrow and let you know.  For email\, you can use <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingcaravan@gmail.com\">swingcaravan@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
Jack.",3799,"BBCode","2006-10-28 11:33:42"
3802,194,"Hi Jack\,\
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the Julio Bella LP is uploaded now on Yousendit. This is the link:\
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[url=http://download.yousendit.com/B989AA3356024AC4]http://download.yousendit.com/B989AA3356024AC4[/url]\
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Enjoy\, \
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Barengero",3798,"BBCode","2006-10-28 14:43:53"
3803,118,"Barengero\,\
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Thank you very much-I'm downloading it right now.  I'll get back to you soon about the other recordings.\
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Best\,\
Jack.",3799,"BBCode","2006-10-28 15:20:32"
3806,60,"Hi Dennis\,\
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Do you know anything about the AJL (#41) currently for sale over at the 12th fret?\
Thanks!\
Chris Hall",3806,"BBCode","2006-10-28 16:33:53"
3807,3,"Hi Chris\
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unfortunately I don't know anything about it! i would suggest you contact AJ directly about it! If the guitar originates from montreal\, I may know something about it\, you should ask 12th fret where they got it\
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cheers\
D",3807,"BBCode","2006-10-28 16:47:50"
3810,60,"thanks Dennis. I also found out snooping around with Google that this same guitar is the one that was sold by Jacques at gypsyguitars.com last year.  \
Chris",3806,"BBCode","2006-10-28 17:21:31"
3811,3,"ok i know which one it is then\, it used to belong to a former student of mine\, dunno why he sold it... actually it was an impulse purchase from him so that's why he probably sold it... all I can say is that AJL is a great luthier who works hard\, his work is very consistent and I have yet to play a dud guitar from him.",3807,"BBCode","2006-10-28 17:39:02"
3813,89,"Hello Djadam\
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Markos here from The Cottonwood Club\, I live in Littleton\, CO.  I can't believe our paths haven't crossed yet\, but if you want to get together I would welcome the opportunity.\
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I have an Eimers with a fairly substantial neck which I favor over any guitar in my collection.    Call me or email me and we'll hook up somewhere\, somehow.  It's sweet!\
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~M\
303-730-3228\
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3815,89,"Hello Djadam\
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Markos here from The Cottonwood Club\, I live in Littleton\, CO.  I can't believe our paths haven't crossed yet\, but if you want to get together I would welcome the opportunity.\
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I have an Eimers with a fairly substantial neck which I favor over any guitar in my collection.    Call me or email me and we'll hook up somewhere\, somehow.  It's sweet!\
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~M\
303-730-3228\
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3816,293,"just to let you know that my teacher\, the french gypsy jazz guitarist\, Stephane Wrembel\, ( [url=http://www.stephanewrembel.com]www.stephanewrembel.com[/url] )  gives some lessons to students in far away places over the internet with ichat video... if you have a video camera on your computer and aol or instant message account you can take lessons this way.  He is the best teacher I have ever had.... I've learned more from him in two years than the previous twenty with and without teachers.\
Charlie",3816,"BBCode","2006-10-29 15:39:01"
3817,293,"just to let you know that my teacher\, the french gypsy jazz guitarist\, Stephane Wrembel\, ( [url=http://www.stephanewrembel.com]www.stephanewrembel.com[/url] )  gives some lessons to students in far away places over the internet with ichat video... if you have a video camera on your computer and aol or instant message account you can take lessons this way.  He is the best teacher I have ever had.... I've learned more from him in two years than the previous twenty with and without teachers.\
Charlie",3817,"BBCode","2006-10-29 15:39:01"
3819,591,"Hi\,\
thank you for the information\, at the moment my pc is not equipped with a camera\, so I will organize my hardware. But I would like to know if the lessons you took with Stephane (that have been so useful for you) were done via internet or vis a vis.\
cheers\,\
Tommaso",3819,"BBCode","2006-10-29 23:38:24"
3820,293,"I study with Stephane here in Brooklyn... but I know he has several students who live in other states.  He is a great teacher and really knows how to organize the material.  You should definitely check out his book... Getting into Gypsy Jazz which is available through MelBay.com.  He is also a really nice guy.\
Good Luck.\
Charlie",3816,"BBCode","2006-10-30 04:14:15"
3821,293,"I study with Stephane here in Brooklyn... but I know he has several students who live in other states.  He is a great teacher and really knows how to organize the material.  You should definitely check out his book... Getting into Gypsy Jazz which is available through MelBay.com.  He is also a really nice guy.\
Good Luck.\
Charlie",3817,"BBCode","2006-10-30 04:14:15"
3823,591,"Hi Charlie\, \
I have no doubt that Stephane is a great teacher\, I know that\, and furthermore I already own his book \"Getting into Gypsy Jazz Guitar\". I am studying on his book and on \"Gypsy Pycking\"\, \"Gypsy Fire\" as well as with the Robin Nolan Series. But what I would like to know is if it is really effective to study via internet or if it necessary to have a personal contact with the teacher. Do tou know other people that study in such way? \
Thank you very much for all your kind information regarding this topic: here in Rome there aren't GJ teachers!!\
Anyway I am seriously taking into consideration the idea to take lesson via internet.\
Bye\,\
Tommaso",3819,"BBCode","2006-10-30 06:29:50"
3824,293,"It isn't ideal I'm sure but I know that Stephane has several students he works this way with.  I have overseen him finishing lessons with a guy in the middle of the USA--like Iowa\, where there are no Gypsy Jazz teachers (I assume)a lot.\
You can't learn this style out of books alone\, I tried for a long time and realize now that I was just spinning my wheels.  You need some guidance from a teacher.  Stephane is really good at organizing your practice and helping you focus your efforts.  If I lived out of new york I would definitely do it at least once a week.   You should write stephane and talk to him about it.\
Webcams are pretty cheap these days and judging by youtube everone teenager seems to have one.\
Another thing I would reccommend is getting a program called Transcribe.  It slows down songs and excercises to any speed and retains the pitch.  You can loop and repeat small phrases or whole songs.  seventhstring.com is where you get it.  To me it has been invaluable.",3816,"BBCode","2006-10-30 07:06:16"
3825,293,"It isn't ideal I'm sure but I know that Stephane has several students he works this way with.  I have overseen him finishing lessons with a guy in the middle of the USA--like Iowa\, where there are no Gypsy Jazz teachers (I assume)a lot.\
You can't learn this style out of books alone\, I tried for a long time and realize now that I was just spinning my wheels.  You need some guidance from a teacher.  Stephane is really good at organizing your practice and helping you focus your efforts.  If I lived out of new york I would definitely do it at least once a week.   You should write stephane and talk to him about it.\
Webcams are pretty cheap these days and judging by youtube everone teenager seems to have one.\
Another thing I would reccommend is getting a program called Transcribe.  It slows down songs and excercises to any speed and retains the pitch.  You can loop and repeat small phrases or whole songs.  seventhstring.com is where you get it.  To me it has been invaluable.",3817,"BBCode","2006-10-30 07:06:16"
3826,118,"Nick\,\
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That shit made my night!  You're the best kind of bastard.\
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Thanks\,\
Jack.",3826,"BBCode","2006-10-30 22:14:22"
3830,679,"Hey man\, I was reading through the Dupont thread and was wondering where everyone gets their dupont guitars from? Are there any dealers in the US? I'm in New York and I wanted to check out some of their guitars. Let me know\, thanks.",3830,"BBCode","2006-10-31 07:41:04"
3831,95,"I got mine through another player as most people do. You can go to gypsyguitars.com and look at some there and Jacques is a great guy to deal with. As for places that have Duponts on hand to try out... I'm not sure. Most of the ones I have played have been at festivals and were other players instruments. \
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One thing to know about Dupont's Selmer style guitar. They do take some set up work. Even the VR is not that great right from his shop. It's s little frustrating to spend so much on a guitar and then invest allot of time getting set up so it plays as well as it should and can. But the pay off is worth it. My MD50B is perfect. It didn't used to be and it took leveling the frets\, adjusting the zero fret\, building a new bridge\, spending some real set up time in the shop. But now it's a dream to play and it sounds killer. If you are thinking of going down the Dupont road I would try and find one that has had some set up work done to it. If you end up going with one right from Dupont just know that there is a good chance that some work will need to be done.\
\
Sorry I can't give a place near you to go try one. These guitars are hard to find hanging on the wall of most any guitar shop no matter how special the shop might be.\
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Let me know if I can give you any more info. I'm happy to talk about Dupont's or any guitar all day long!\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",3831,"BBCode","2006-10-31 08:55:52"
3834,36,"Happy to help\, Jack :)",3834,"BBCode","2006-10-31 04:30:38"
3836,679,"Wow\, thanks for all the info. My dilema is this. I'm graduating from college in May\, and will probably be getting a good gypsy guitar as a gift. Somwhere in the $2\,000 - $3\,000 range. I was looking at a Dell Arte Hommage\, but I wanted to keep my options open. That's why I was curious about Dupont. Everyone seems to say good things about them. I'm just going to have to wait for the next festival in my area to try all of these out! Thanks again.",3830,"BBCode","2006-10-31 09:27:27"
3837,792,"Hi MH\
Whats going on man\, I hope you are well.\
hey\, do know of that online radio program that has django music??\
Later\
K",3837,"BBCode","2006-10-31 09:11:25"
3838,9,"I don't know....you should ask on the forum. Someone might have more info...\
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'm",3838,"BBCode","2006-10-31 13:17:25"
3840,9,"HI Andreas....could you send me some copies of your DVD? My guess is that Qualiton won't have any for a month or two.\
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Thanks!\
\
'm",3840,"BBCode","2006-11-01 08:06:35"
3847,248,"Robin\,\
I hear you are playin bop! cool - good for you man! check this out . . . . I seem to be suffering from a bit of the same right arm shit you were a year or so back- what exactly was the elbow brace you used?\
Cheers\,\
B.\
Ps. when are you coming to nyc?",1954,"BBCode","2006-11-02 06:49:28"
3848,945,"hey josh - sorry about the delay - just an update to let you know i won't be ordering a 300 or 320 from you guys.  Not for any other reason than I was lucky enough to get a 320 on ebay that someone was selling.  So i am keeping my fingers crossed that it sounds good.  However i will be picking up a few things via the django books site anyway so it is good that i have made your acquaintance as they say.\
take it easy - and once again\, thanks a lot for your help and insight - cheers - dunc",3779,"BBCode","2006-11-02 06:37:26"
3850,875,"Hey Michael\, here is a nice waltz from Paulo Quilici I don't know if you have it !",3449,"BBCode","2006-11-03 08:16:13"
3851,9,"That's great...thanks!",3450,"BBCode","2006-11-03 08:22:22"
3855,875,"On A Scala di Santa Regina\, the player is not Paulo but one of his pupils I think. \
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Here is another one beautiful Corsican guitar song\, composed by Ghjacumu Istria from Ajaccio (in the 50 ies)\, named Mazurka de la Cigaretten (this mazurka sounds pretty much like a corsican waltz ;) ). \
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I don't know who's playing it but Paulo often played it at the Pavillon Bleu.\
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Tell me if you like it\, it is one of my favourites !",3855,"BBCode","2006-11-03 08:22:35"
3856,9,"Great tune...thanks!",3856,"BBCode","2006-11-03 08:30:26"
3857,875,"you're welcome ! they sound like gypsy waltzes sometimes they are very pleasant to hear !",3449,"BBCode","2006-11-03 08:23:33"
3865,831,"Hi there nice guitar\, what is your asking price\, any partial trades considered for an Eastman archtop. Just an incredible looking back on the instrument thanks Keith",3664,"BBCode","2006-11-05 11:17:14"
3871,960,"Barengero\,\
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Being new to the board\, I didn't see right away how to send a private message.  I have found the yousendit site\, and would love to have any or all of the album in MP3's.  \
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I have talked to Randy for hours about his father and how he played\, how he learned\, what he practiced\, famous people he played for\, etc.  These people are part of a very large Gypsy family of musicians.  Some of them reached serious and significant prominence\, including one who recorded the Kachaturian Concerto with Kachaturian conducting\, another who was concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony in the 1940's\, and who taught Ziggy Bela to play\, and a cellist who played in both the Cleveland and Chicago Symphonies.  If you have specific questions about this record\, I am fairly certain that I should be able to at least shed some interesting light on it.  I either see\, play with\, or speak to Randy several times a week.  \
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Guy",3871,"BBCode","2006-11-07 20:53:26"
3872,960,"Barengero\,\
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Being new to the board\, I didn't see right away how to send a private message.  I have found the yousendit site\, and would love to have any or all of the album in MP3's.  \
\
I have talked to Randy for hours about his father and how he played\, how he learned\, what he practiced\, famous people he played for\, etc.  These people are part of a very large Gypsy family of musicians.  Some of them reached serious and significant prominence\, including one who recorded the Kachaturian Concerto with Kachaturian conducting\, another who was concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony in the 1940's\, and who taught Ziggy Bela to play\, and a cellist who played in both the Cleveland and Chicago Symphonies.  If you have specific questions about this record\, I am fairly certain that I should be able to at least shed some interesting light on it.  I either see\, play with\, or speak to Randy several times a week.  \
\
Guy",3872,"BBCode","2006-11-07 20:53:26"
3873,606,"Hi Cuimean\,\
\
I'm sending this PM just as a greetings\, because it appeared to me that a fair number of my messages in this forum have been in response to your posts.  What I find particularly funny is that this is a Django forum\, yet we both play accordion and share tastes in musette\, chansons\, and the new generation of French artists.  Point is\, these were just too many coincidental similarities for me to ignore\, so if you ever want to rap about accordions or French music old and new\, feel free to PM me or send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:brandoneon@gmail.com\">brandoneon@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.   I would certainly enjoy it - most of my friends don't overlap with these interests.   :shock:\
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You should also check out the myspace page for my musette duo:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/doubleentendrebooking]www.myspace.com/doubleentendrebooking[/url]\
\
Cheers\,\
Brandon",3873,"BBCode","2006-11-08 16:40:36"
3875,606,"Hi Cuimean\,\
\
I'm sending this PM just as a greetings\, because it appeared to me that a fair number of my messages in this forum have been in response to your posts.  What I find particularly funny is that this is a Django forum\, yet we both play accordion and share tastes in musette\, chansons\, and the new generation of French artists.  Point is\, these were just too many coincidental similarities for me to ignore\, so if you ever want to rap about accordions or French music old and new\, feel free to PM me or send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:brandoneon@gmail.com\">brandoneon@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.   I would certainly enjoy it - most of my friends don't overlap with these interests.   :shock:\
\
You should also check out the myspace page for my musette duo:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/doubleentendrebooking]www.myspace.com/doubleentendrebooking[/url]\
\
Cheers\,\
Brandon",3875,"BBCode","2006-11-08 16:40:36"
3886,831,"Hello\, I have been watching this auction and tried to email a couple of times thru e-bay. I was wondering if you knew what the nature of the neck problem was\, i.e. neck re-set. leveling\, frets popping out etc. ?? Any info would help. Thanks",3886,"BBCode","2006-11-12 15:07:18"
3890,831,"Hello\, I have been watching this auction and tried to email a couple of times thru e-bay. I was wondering if you knew what the nature of the neck problem was\, i.e. neck re-set. leveling\, frets popping out etc. ?? Any info would help. Thanks",3890,"BBCode","2006-11-12 15:07:18"
3899,929,"Hello!\
congratulations for the oscar aleman book.\
when will be out?\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joseiacona@gmail.com\">joseiacona@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
thanks!\
joe",3899,"BBCode","2006-11-22 06:36:05"
3902,563,"Oscar\, my number is (856)983-3619. I'll be happy to call you\, if you prefer. \
\
I currently have a Saga Jorgenson model\, which is my main GJ axe\, and a D-500 oval hole\, which I rarely play\, but keep because it used to belong to Lou Reed's guitarist\, Bob Quine. I have never played any other GJ guitars\, so I have nothing to compare them to\, but I am looking to move up to a better sounding guitar.",3902,"BBCode","2006-11-26 07:34:13"
3903,45,"Bohemian:\
\
If you give me your info I'll check the tracking number to see where your coy is. \
\
Cheers\
\
wayne nakamura\
HyperHip Media\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",3903,"BBCode","2006-11-25 17:56:06"
3907,194,"Hi Guy\, \
\
sorry for the delay - I had a pipe burst in my house after I got your latest message and because of that I was distracted from this topic for a while.\
\
I would like to send you the Julia-Bella record as MP3 via Yousendit\, but I have to know your email-adress. So please tell me your email-adress and I send the recording to you. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",3871,"BBCode","2006-11-26 09:56:13"
3909,310,"Jeff Hildreth\
P.O. Box 62\
Williams\, Oregon\
97544  USA\
\
the book and a replacement copy of the Favino Plans\
\
\
\
Thanks\
\
Jeff",3909,"BBCode","2006-11-26 08:53:58"
3912,194,"Hi Guy\, \
\
sorry for the delay - I had a pipe burst in my house after I got your latest message and because of that I was distracted from this topic for a while.\
\
I would like to send you the Julia-Bella record as MP3 via Yousendit\, but I have to know your email-adress. So please tell me your email-adress and I send the recording to you. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",3912,"BBCode","2006-11-26 09:56:13"
3913,960,"Thank you for offering to send the record to me.  The address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:weddle@erols.com\">weddle@erols.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Hope your pipe repair went well.  No time is good for that\, but it is worse in the winter.  I am doing fencing repair - damage from Hurricane Wilma\, last year.  Hard work!  Looking forward to the music.\
\
This will be fun for me.  I hope to learn something from the record to quote to Randy when I see him.  \
\
\
Guy",3871,"BBCode","2006-11-26 18:37:55"
3915,960,"Thank you for offering to send the record to me.  The address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:weddle@erols.com\">weddle@erols.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Hope your pipe repair went well.  No time is good for that\, but it is worse in the winter.  I am doing fencing repair - damage from Hurricane Wilma\, last year.  Hard work!  Looking forward to the music.\
\
This will be fun for me.  I hope to learn something from the record to quote to Randy when I see him.  \
\
\
Guy",3872,"BBCode","2006-11-26 18:37:55"
3916,45,"Jeff Hildreth \
P.O. Box 62 \
Williams\, Oregon \
97544 USA \
\
the book and a replacement copy of the Favino Plans \
\
Jeff:\
\
I can't find any record of your order. How did you order/pay? If you paid by Paypal there is no record of your order on my paypal account. I will check again. did you order under your name or maybe a spouse? If you did pay by paypal can you please send me any paypal documents/confirmation.\
\
Can you please respond to my business email:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\
\
Wayne Nakamura",3903,"BBCode","2006-11-27 08:19:46"
3918,45,"Jeff Hildreth \
P.O. Box 62 \
Williams\, Oregon \
97544 USA \
\
the book and a replacement copy of the Favino Plans \
\
Jeff:\
\
I can't find any record of your order. How did you order/pay? If you paid by Paypal there is no record of your order on my paypal account. I will check again. did you order under your name or maybe a spouse? If you did pay by paypal can you please send me any paypal documents/confirmation.\
\
Can you please respond to my business email:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\
\
Wayne Nakamura",3903,"BBCode","2006-11-26 11:47:21"
3920,310,"I am going to be blunt\
\
speak with Michael   ..\
\
Send the book and the Plans   immediately\
\
I am done being polite.\
\
\
Jeff Hildreth\
P.O. Box 62\
Williams\, Oregon\
USA   97544",3909,"BBCode","2006-11-27 19:32:42"
3921,310,"please see my other message as I answered that first\
\
It is obvious I oprdered the plans as I ghave a damaged set in front of me\
\
and\
\
I have received a message and had a conversation with Michael  a few days ago saying the plans and the book had been sent\
\
So who\, you or Michael\, is responsible for sending the plans and the book\
\
I paid a couple months ago....\
\
patience very thin at this point...",3909,"BBCode","2006-11-27 19:38:35"
3930,45,"\"I am going to be blunt \
\
speak with Michael .. \
\
Send the book and the Plans immediately \
\
I am done being polite. \"\
\
\
Jeff Hildreth \
P.O. Box 62 \
Williams\, Oregon \
USA 97544\
\
Mr. Hildreth:\
\
I apologize for the situation you are now in. Until 3:00pm this afternoon (Mon Nov 27) I had no knowledge that you had ordered a book and a plan. I spoke with Michael Collins at that time and he informed me that you had ordered these items directly from him. He stated that you had requested a signed copy of the book. Until that moment I had no knowledge of your order. Michael has had several requests for signed copies\, and\, as our businesses are located an hour apart\, he requested that I leave him copies so that he could fulfill those orders directly.\
\
Michael and I collaborated on the writing and production of the book but we are two seperate companies. I assure you that any of the orders that were placed directly through my website\, [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]http://www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url] were filled asap.\
\
Michael told me that your order has been sent. I'm not sure if he sent you a new copy of the plans. Did you make him aware that the first set of plans which he sent you were damaged? \
\
I'm not sure how Michael sent your plans. To my USA customers I send Xpress Post\, 6-10 business days. I hope he did the same. \
\
Michael went into the hospital today for a week\, so he is unavailable for that period. Should you have any further problems with your order\, please deal with me rather than Michael. Once again I would request that you correspond with me via <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->. \
\
I appreciate your patience. I've been in your situation several times myself and know how frustrating it can be to deal with retailers from a distance. I can appreciate how your patience (which I thank you for) has worn thin. I want to make things right for you. \
\
I know that this is little consolation to you\, but I thank you for bringing this situation to my attention. In future I don't think I'll let Michael deal with the orders directly. \
\
Yours sincerely\, \
\
Wayne Nakamura\
HyperHip Media",3903,"BBCode","2006-11-27 22:27:14"
3933,57,"i saw your photos man. they're really great and capture the some of my favorite memories of DFNW at the edgecliff. thanks for posting so much. about the pictures with tchavolo and the girl though... it's so great that people can see the physical manifestation of the joy this music brings us\, but please be careful as these things often find a way back home. tchavolo is such a warm person but from what i understand he really doesn't like for people to take pictures of him and any other woman. anyway\, i wish you the best in your music. take care and have a nice day\
respectfully\,\
ivan",3933,"BBCode","2006-11-28 18:32:02"
3934,57,"i saw your photos man. they're really great and capture the some of my favorite memories of DFNW at the edgecliff. thanks for posting so much. about the pictures with tchavolo and the girl though... it's so great that people can see the physical manifestation of the joy this music brings us\, but please be careful as these things often find a way back home. tchavolo is such a warm person but from what i understand he really doesn't like for people to take pictures of him and any other woman. anyway\, i wish you the best in your music. take care and have a nice day\
respectfully\,\
ivan",3934,"BBCode","2006-11-28 18:32:02"
3936,976,"Hi\
I saw one of your posts on a Djangobook forum. I live in South Jersey too (Mt. Laurel). Have been playing guitar for many years\, recently started learning Gypsy jazz. Am looking for people to play with and learn from\, would you be interested in getting together?\
My cell phone is 856-630-0368 or just reply back.\
\
thanks\,\
Steven Paul\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stevpaul@comcast.net\">stevpaul@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",3936,"BBCode","2006-11-29 04:21:31"
3937,563,"I would love to\, but I warn you that I am terrible. I haven't played guitar with anyone for many years\, so expect some growing pains. I used to do it for a living\, though\, many years back\, so I suspect timing and things will come back.\
\
I'll call you\, or feel free to call me at (856)983-3619. I live in Medford township\, at Lake Pine. Right now I am laid up following foot surgery\, but I may be able to drive as soon as next week.",3937,"BBCode","2006-11-29 09:24:47"
3940,976,"Hey\, what's your email address?\
some songs I know:\
Minor Swing\
I'll see you in my dreams\
Chicago\
Djangology (barely)\
Limehouse Blues\
I've got a New Baby\
Sweet Georgia Brown\
My Blue Heaven\
Nuages\
working on Honeysuckle Rose and J'attendrai\
As I said\, I'm not that good either\, don't worry about it\, this is fun.\
Looking forward to your call",3936,"BBCode","2006-11-30 06:19:27"
3941,563,"E-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mbauer1@comcast.net\">mbauer1@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->. I have fiddled with most of those songs\, at least on rhythm. I'd need to smooth out the changes\, but that will come. Right now I am working on Minor Blues and Blues Clair\, but have worked on Minor Swing\, Djangology\, Dark Eyes\, All of Me\, and the other usual suspects. I have been working less on repertoire than on Wrembel's arpeggio exercises\, but I can dust off some licks if I need to.",3937,"BBCode","2006-11-30 10:13:25"
3944,976,"Yeah\, I when I say I know them\, it means I can playthe rhythm and some lead\, by no means are they worked out. I like to jam as a way of learning. It can get ugly but sometimes it helps me advance.\
Anyway\, am really looking forward to getting together.\
Hope your foot is better.\
Steven",3936,"BBCode","2006-12-02 06:18:14"
3945,563,"It took me a minute\, but I figured out from your repertoire that you have the Pearl Django book. I have it\, but have never used it. My problem with rhythm is going to be getting smooth with all the changes\, as we never play rhythm as much as we should when we are alone. It will be awkward at first\, but I'll bet we both get better much faster. I pulled PJ out and started learning \"My Blue Heaven\" and \"I Found a New Baby\". I'll try to have them smoothed out at a slow to moderate tempo. \
\
My two big pieces right now are \"Minor Blues\" and \"Blues Clair\" I'll get back to \"Minor Swing\"\, and I know the Rhythm to \"Djangology\". I'm learning \"Dark Eyes\" right now. \
\
Call anytime and we can yap. I see the surgeon Wednesday\, and will know more than about when I can get together.",3937,"BBCode","2006-12-02 06:59:07"
3946,563,"Getting a little fretful here. Did the cheque arrive?",3946,"BBCode","2006-12-02 07:01:43"
3949,60,"Hi Michael\,\
The check arrived yesterday\, so the guitar will go out via UPS on Monday.  Thanks again and I will send tracking info when available.\
regards\,\
Chris",3949,"BBCode","2006-12-02 07:36:21"
3950,563,"Great. Thanks!",3946,"BBCode","2006-12-02 07:37:20"
3953,60,"BTW Michael\, here is my email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chh@nelsoncable.com\">chh@nelsoncable.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Sometimes I forget to check my djangobooks PMs.\
\
Also\, could you send me your email again\, I seem to have misplaced it.\
\
Thanks!\
Chris",3949,"BBCode","2006-12-02 07:42:24"
3955,929,"Hello!\
congratulations for the oscar aleman book.\
when will be out?\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joseiacona@gmail.com\">joseiacona@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
thanks!\
joe",3955,"BBCode","2006-11-22 06:36:05"
3956,5,"I will begin recording the play along tracks in late December.  I'm really pushing for a late spring/early summer release.\
\
Thanks for your interest.  It is a really exciting project to be working on.r\
GReg",3899,"BBCode","2006-12-02 17:49:17"
3961,917,"Hi Oscar\, \
\
Did you sell the guitar yet?  If not\, I'd like to discuss it with you.  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Sickstring@sbcglobal.net\">Sickstring@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Scott",3961,"BBCode","2006-12-03 11:33:09"
3964,244,"Shawn\,\
\
attached an mp3 of the song. The melody is very simpel so you can copy from the mp3\
\
best regards\
\
Arjen",3964,"BBCode","2006-12-05 11:23:16"
3976,181,"Oops\, sorry. I generally roll my eyes when people confuse my nationality too. Chang is not a Chinese last name?",3976,"BBCode","2006-12-07 10:27:24"
3981,3,"yoyo \, my parents are from taiwan!!!\
\
cheers!\
D",3981,"BBCode","2006-12-07 19:08:45"
3996,181,"Then we'll have to make it \"Hot Club of First Generation North American-born Asian/Pacific Islander\"\
\
Catchy\, isn't it?\
\
Anyway\, how do I order your CDs? Also\, I'd love to get a hold of some of that Samois 06 footage of yours. Particularly Fapy's set!",3976,"BBCode","2006-12-08 11:12:54"
3998,957,"Hi Rookie (oder wie auch immer)\,\
\
wollte Dir nur mal meine eMail-Adresse zukommen lassen:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mario@slashcafe.com\">mario@slashcafe.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Vielleicht kann man ja mal gemeinsam über der komplexität des Gypsy Jazz verzweifeln!  :wink: \
\
Bis später!\
\
Mario",3998,"BBCode","2006-12-10 21:45:04"
3999,626,"Tach\,\
\
Im Haus der Jugend war ich auch nen paar mal\, leider nicht so oft wie Ich gern währe. So ich bin 17 und geh noch zur Schule bin in der 12. Klasse.\
Ich spiel seit etwa 6 Jahren Gitarre und seit gut einem Jahr spiel ich Gypsy Jazz (d.h. ich versuch es ;) )\
\
Ich hab leider keine Selmer-Style Gitarre sondern spiel ehr schlecht als recht auf meiner Klassik. Ich hab noch nen Epiphone Broadway (Gibson L-5 nachbau).\
\
So das wars ich muss los \
\
GreetZ Lennart (Lenni geht auch)",3999,"BBCode","2006-12-11 04:14:09"
4000,957,"Hi Rookie (oder wie auch immer)\,\
\
wollte Dir nur mal meine eMail-Adresse zukommen lassen:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mario@slashcafe.com\">mario@slashcafe.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Vielleicht kann man ja mal gemeinsam über der komplexität des Gypsy Jazz verzweifeln!  :wink: \
\
Bis später!\
\
Mario",4000,"BBCode","2006-12-10 21:45:04"
4001,3,"you can get my cd through paypal at the moment\, it won't be available in stores until hotclub records prints their own copies.\
\
i'll send you the fapy vid as well if you want.\
\
if you want the CD it's 22.50 (shipping packaging included) <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dennis1043@yahoo.com\">dennis1043@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> \,\
\
thanks!\
D",3981,"BBCode","2006-12-11 13:37:56"
4003,626,"Tach\,\
\
Im Haus der Jugend war ich auch nen paar mal\, leider nicht so oft wie Ich gern währe. So ich bin 17 und geh noch zur Schule bin in der 12. Klasse.\
Ich spiel seit etwa 6 Jahren Gitarre und seit gut einem Jahr spiel ich Gypsy Jazz (d.h. ich versuch es ;) )\
\
Ich hab leider keine Selmer-Style Gitarre sondern spiel ehr schlecht als recht auf meiner Klassik. Ich hab noch nen Epiphone Broadway (Gibson L-5 nachbau).\
\
So das wars ich muss los \
\
GreetZ Lennart (Lenni geht auch)",4003,"BBCode","2006-12-11 04:14:09"
4006,996,"Hello Kenny\,\
\
I am very interested in this guitar let me know if its still up for sale.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",4006,"BBCode","2006-12-12 16:56:11"
4007,996,"Hello Kenny\,\
\
I am very interested in this guitar let me know if its still up for sale.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",4007,"BBCode","2006-12-12 16:56:11"
4008,633,"Steve\,  It is still for sale.  Let me contact you or you can call me at 847-468-1905.\
\
thanks\,\
\
Ken",4006,"BBCode","2006-12-12 17:18:28"
4009,633,"Steve\,  It is still for sale.  Let me contact you or you can call me at 847-468-1905.\
\
thanks\,\
\
Ken",4009,"BBCode","2006-12-12 17:18:28"
4011,36,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I was reading your post about using a preamp with your schatten pickup - is this because you plug it directly into the board?  or would you recommend it even if going through an acoustic amplifier?  thanks\,\
\
Nick",4011,"BBCode","2006-12-13 14:31:34"
4012,633,"jazz guy\,\
\
didn't hear back from you\, was just following up.\
\
i have the shelley for sale and you were interested.\
\
Kenny",4012,"BBCode","2006-12-13 18:46:58"
4013,5,"I will begin recording the play along tracks in late December.  I'm really pushing for a late spring/early summer release.\
\
Thanks for your interest.  It is a really exciting project to be working on.r\
GReg",4013,"BBCode","2006-12-02 17:49:17"
4025,626,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I just wanted to ask\, if you could do \"Limehouse Blues\" as Tune of the Month I looked for it and I think it hasn't been done and I'm looking for a \"real-gypsylike\" version of it and so I thought about asking you ;).\
\
Thanks in advance\
\
\
GreetZ Rookie",4025,"BBCode","2006-12-10 15:47:32"
4027,118,"Sorry I missed your message...Tune of the Month will return soon; I've been really busy with gigs this last couple of months.  Limehouse would make a good choice\, keep an eye out for it!\
\
Best\,\
Jack.",4027,"BBCode","2006-12-15 11:52:21"
4035,5,"I will ask you one last time......stop writing me\, stop it\, stop it \, stop it!!!!\
\
I have no interest in you\, I never have and the only thing I feel is creeped out getting these letters.  You are embarassing yourself beyond description.  I have given you every clear signal that I have NO INTEREST in you what so ever.  Sublety doesn't work I guess.....\
\
Just give it up.  Your pesting bullshit is annoying.  \
\
This email is for business with guitarists who have serious questions about the music or projects I am pursuing..........not pesting fan mail.",4035,"BBCode","2006-12-18 09:46:01"
4036,516,"Hi Emicad\
\
 One of my goals for January is transcribing 'Reverie'\, so I just wanted to let you know I haven't forgotten your request\, and will pass it over as soon as it is completed.  \
\
In the meantime\, I learned this great proverb recently\, and was wondering if you could tell me if this is correct Italian -\
\
  \"La madre dei cretini è sempre incinta.\"    :lol: \
\
   Thanks!\
\
    Elliot",4036,"BBCode","2006-12-18 07:33:25"
4038,139,"Really? You already remember my request? I forgot it!  :lol:  You're great\, man! Let me know when it's ready\, I really love that piece!\
\"La madre dei cretini e' sempre incinta\". Yes! That's it! It means: \"The mother of the stupids is always pregnant\".  :lol:  :lol:  :lol: \
Thanks again for your interest.\
Bye",4038,"BBCode","2006-12-18 11:23:05"
4043,95,"Hi!\
\
If you are ever in the Tacoma area let me know. I would love to jam and show you what I know. I am far from the \"schooled\" musician but I have been playing Django stuff for 18 years. I'm 30 so the better part of my life span has been devoted to this stuff so far. It's a drug so make sure you know that going in. Once you get hooked it will keep you up at night if you let it!\
\
There are allot of great players in Seattle but most of them are not the teaching type.... At least the ones I know. Michael has given lessons in the past and I think still might but I'm not sure. \
\
I have given a few lessons on a casual level to people sort of in your position. People that know how to play already but want to know more about playing GJ. I can tell you the first place you should start is learning how to play a solid LePomp... AKA GJ rhythm. It's not easy and you must find some one that knows how that can guide you while you learn. Way too many people learn what they think sounds right only to get into a jam with some one that really knows what they are doing and having to relearn. I feel that the rhythm aspect of this style is the hardest and most important. Neil Andersson (Pearl Django) has been my teacher since I was 13 years old. It took me about 4 years of hard practice on just rhythm before he said \"your rhythm is getting much better\".... So I'm still learning and honing my rhythm. It will never be as good as it can be. All that to say don't dismiss rhythm for lead. Rhythm can be just as much fun if you think about it correctly. Also I'm happy to keep the communication open if you need some one to bounce ideas off of. Feel free to email me any time: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
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As for books for learning... There are so many good ones. The best thing you can do for your self is to play with others in the style. Even if you find some one to learn with that is in the same boat as you. And again if you are ever in Tacoma I would love to jam!\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4043,"BBCode","2006-12-21 10:01:19"
4045,58,"Hi Frater:\
\
So\, who's the new owner?\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",4045,"BBCode","2006-12-22 06:35:33"
4048,457,"Sadly\, no...\
\
The only thing I did find is an Ebay seller who sold one in November. I contacted him and he said he would put more for sale on Ebay once he finds them...\
\
Did you find anything?",4048,"BBCode","2006-12-23 10:33:49"
4049,457,"Sadly\, no...\
\
The only thing I did find is an Ebay seller who sold one in November. I contacted him and he said he would put more for sale on Ebay once he finds them...\
\
Did you find anything?",4049,"BBCode","2006-12-23 10:33:49"
4052,589,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
Actually I'm not sure they sold it. If so\, I would say Jacques Mazzoleni would be the main suspect buyer!\
\
Cheers\
\
FF",4052,"BBCode","2006-12-23 17:04:57"
4053,58,"Hey Lux:\
\
I saw your post about playing steel? Do you play any Weissenborn type stuff? I've been thinking about trying that instrument\, but don't know where to start. Can you recommend a good basic book on lap steel playing?\
\
Thanks!\
Charlie",4053,"BBCode","2006-12-23 19:40:32"
4056,967,"I started many years ago on pedal steel.  There are tons of good books\, Cd's and videos (DVDs) on pedal steel.\
\
From there\, I sort of self-taught myself on non-pedal steel by converting traditional pedal steel licks\, trying different tunings I found on the internet and listening to Western Swing steel players such as Speedy West\, Noel Boggs\, Leon McAuliff\, Vance Terry\, Joaquin Miller\, etc...\
\
Although I haven't gotten it yet\, I hear Cindy Cashdollar's books and DVDs (from Homespun\, I believe) are very good.  She's one of the most amazing traditional steel players I've ever heard.  If she puts just a fraction of what I've heard her play into those books\, they'd be well worth the money.\
\
Also\, although I haven't looked into it lately\, there always seemed to be a great deal of info on the web for old-school steel.\
\
Good luck with it!\
\
Bill",4056,"BBCode","2006-12-24 05:46:43"
4057,58,"Thanks Bill.\
\
Charlie",4053,"BBCode","2006-12-24 06:15:17"
4073,310,"Let's see\
\
If I had a conversation with Micahel about the damaged set of plans\, and no book&lt; and he received from me an official damage report form the US Postal Service\
\
yes I would think Michael is aware of this.\
\
I don't care who is what\, how far apart you are\,  why plans and book have not been sentnot sent.\
\
Just get it handled.\
\
Now.\
\
Jeff Hildreth\
P.O. Box 62\
Williams\, Oregon\
97544  USA",3909,"BBCode","2006-11-28 17:12:43"
4079,95,"Strange about you getting blocked. I'll see if I can fix that...\
\
\
I have made a bridge from Maple. It sounded very harsh. It was loud but it didn't sound that good... at least on the guitar I made it for. Now if you had a guitar that had a thick top and needed to sharpen the tone up then Maple might be an option. It might also work if the bridge was very thin and light but out of all the woods I have used for Selmer bridges Maple was the harshest tone wise. The arch top guitar has a thick top and works differently then a Selmer style guitar. I'm sure you know that but I can see how a maple bridge would work on an arch top.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4079,"BBCode","2007-01-02 08:41:02"
4083,366,"Hi\,\
\
Just wondering if the guitar is still available...\
\
thanks\,\
\
John",4083,"BBCode","2007-01-02 10:17:23"
4087,971,"It's still available\, yes...\
\
feel free to e-mail if you'd like more info.  It's  \
\
lhill\
\
-@-\
\
austin.rr.com\
\
Cheers\,\
-Luke",4087,"BBCode","2007-01-02 16:00:06"
4096,358,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Finally\, despite I didn't get The \"White Album\" from Aliocha Dimitrievitch\, I managed to get a good copy from the auction winner.\
Give me back your email adress and your postal adress (I've crashed my hard disk...)\, I will send you a copy with pleasure. \
By the way\, I found on ebay a russian double Cd from him as well (that I didn't received yet...)\, maybe you've already noticed it. \
Anyway\, if you're interested\, you'll have to make a research on ebay with the word \"Alesha\" and not \"Aliocha\".\
\
All the best\, Happy New Year full of swing!\
\
Bye \
stoche",4096,"BBCode","2007-01-05 06:12:49"
4098,9,"Hi...you're welcome to post on the forum but please don't spam every section with advertisments for your site.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
'm",4098,"BBCode","2007-01-05 09:13:50"
4100,95,"I sent the bridge yesterday so you should get it with in the next day or so. \
\
A note on the bridge... I can't be sure about the string spacing with out the guitar so I didn't put string notches in. It very easy to do with an exacto knife. Here are the steps incase you need them:\
\
1. Take the old bridge off \
\
2. Put the new bridge on \
\
3. Make light makers with pencil on each side of each string. Don't move the string when you do this. The strings should be just tight enough to keep them straight. \
\
4. Take new bridge off \
\
5. You will be able to see the marks you made. Now you have 2 marks for each string. Like this || in the center of those marks is where the string lives. \
\
6. If you are lucky and have the good nut files then you have it made from here on out as long as you don't get too file happy and go too deep \
\
*Needle File: Place the edge of the file in the center of one set of the marks. GO SLOW and start to make a notch. Do this for each string. Don't worry about making the notches deeper for the big strings at this point \
\
*Exacto Knife: (this is harder) GO SLOW and make a small V for the string to rest in with the bottom of that V at the center of the marks. Do this for each string. Don't worry about making the notches deeper for the big strings at this point. \
\
7. Put the new bridge on. Make sure you have the bass side on the base side. The higher part of the bridge goes under the low E string. \
\
8. You want your notches to be half as seep as the string is round. In other words you only want to sink half of the string into the bridge with your notches. This is not easy on the small strings but just do your best to get them close. This is easier if you WORK SLOW \
\
I have marked your new bridge with a \"B\" on the bass side so you know which way to place the bridge.\
\
Let me know if you have any questions.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4100,"BBCode","2007-01-05 09:17:35"
4102,358,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Finally\, despite I didn't get The \"White Album\" from Aliocha Dimitrievitch\, I managed to get a good copy from the auction winner.\
Give me back your email adress and your postal adress (I've crashed my hard disk...)\, I will send you a copy with pleasure. \
By the way\, I found on ebay a russian double Cd from him as well (that I didn't received yet...)\, maybe you've already noticed it. \
Anyway\, if you're interested\, you'll have to make a research on ebay with the word \"Alesha\" and not \"Aliocha\".\
\
All the best\, Happy New Year full of swing!\
\
Bye \
stoche",4102,"BBCode","2007-01-05 06:12:49"
4105,95,"Great! Glad I can help\
\
One more thing on that bridge. I didn't want to build you a bridge that would put your action Supper low right off. The last thing I want is for you to have to shim a brand new bridge. The new bridge should be noticeably lower then your current bridge. But if you try it and the action is higher then you had hoped I can walk you through lowering the bridge. It's not hard just takes a little time.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4100,"BBCode","2007-01-05 12:57:20"
4115,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
I wish you a happy new year! That are really great news you are telling me! Thank you for your kind offer to send me the Dimitrievitch-recording!!! My email-Adress is: \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
My Postal Adress is:\
\
Matthias Muer\
Am Steintor 24\
D-48167 Münster\
Allemagne\
\
What do you think about trading some other recordings? I got some nice vinyl records in the last weeks that might be interesting for you\, too. For example: \
\
- Ludmila Lopato: \"Un soir au pavillon russe chez Ludmila\" Seems to be a private pressing\, the Label code number is \"LL 01\"\
\
- Valia Dimitrievitch: \"Valia presentée par Robert Hossein RCA CYL 6433\
\
- Lalia Dimitrievitch: \"Chants du peuple rom\" Le Chant du monde LDX 74527\
\
- Raya: \"Tsigane! Tsigane!\" Barcaly 920.318 T\
\
- Nikolai Slichenko: \"Nikolai Slichenko\" Melodia 026697 - 026698 (196?)\
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" Melodia C 04693- 4 (1974?)\
\
- Trio Romen: \"Gypsy Songs\" Melodia C 60 13181-2 (1976)\
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" (this is an EP) Melodia C 62-09355 -56\
\
- Valentina Ponomareva (female singer from Trio Romen): Film Soundtrack \"Cruel Romance\" Melodia 60 21823 004 (1984)\
\
- Valentina Ponomareva: \"At parting I´ll tell you\" Melodia C 60 278 25 003 (a little far from \"Gypsy Jazz\"\, but nice as well)\
\
- Gagar Hoffmann: \"Toi qui ne l´écoutes pas\" Croisade 4556 B (EP)\
\
- Robert Ripa et sa guitare: \"Chansons grises\, Chansons Roses\" Vogue EPL 7136 (EP) \
\
- Robert Ripa chante les airs du film \"Ah! Quelle Equipe\" Vogue EPL 7.252 (EP)\
\
Ripa is backed by Matelot Ferret on the recordings of this this two records.\
\
I am very interested in some of the recordings you featured at the Djangostation site\, especially:\
\
- Matelot Ferret: \"Musique pour deux Vol. 14)\
\
- Francis Alfred Moerman: \"L infini voyage\"\
(and the Francis-Alfred-Moerman EP you bought recently)\
\
- Archange et son equipe: \"Chants evangeliques Tziganes\"\
\
Do you have some recordings of the \"Tziganes Ivanovitch\" resp. \"Cigani Ivanovici\"? I only have the \"Me sem Rom\"-LP\, but there are some others (\"Iagori\"\, \"Gori\, gori…\"\, one Live Album).\
\
Do you have any recordings of Sonia Dimitrevitch (sic!)? She made recordings with Yoska Nemeth.\
\
Good to see that you´re online again!!\
\
Let me know what you think!\
\
Best regards\, \
\
Barengero",4096,"BBCode","2007-01-07 09:00:36"
4116,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
I wish you a happy new year! That are really great news you are telling me! Thank you for your kind offer to send me the Dimitrievitch-recording!!! My email-Adress is: \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
My Postal Adress is:\
\
Matthias Muer\
Am Steintor 24\
D-48167 Münster\
Allemagne\
\
What do you think about trading some other recordings? I got some nice vinyl records in the last weeks that might be interesting for you\, too. For example: \
\
- Ludmila Lopato: \"Un soir au pavillon russe chez Ludmila\" Seems to be a private pressing\, the Label code number is \"LL 01\"\
\
- Valia Dimitrievitch: \"Valia presentée par Robert Hossein RCA CYL 6433\
\
- Lalia Dimitrievitch: \"Chants du peuple rom\" Le Chant du monde LDX 74527\
\
- Raya: \"Tsigane! Tsigane!\" Barcaly 920.318 T\
\
- Nikolai Slichenko: \"Nikolai Slichenko\" Melodia 026697 - 026698 (196?)\
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" Melodia C 04693- 4 (1974?)\
\
- Trio Romen: \"Gypsy Songs\" Melodia C 60 13181-2 (1976)\
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" (this is an EP) Melodia C 62-09355 -56\
\
- Valentina Ponomareva (female singer from Trio Romen): Film Soundtrack \"Cruel Romance\" Melodia 60 21823 004 (1984)\
\
- Valentina Ponomareva: \"At parting I´ll tell you\" Melodia C 60 278 25 003 (a little far from \"Gypsy Jazz\"\, but nice as well)\
\
- Gagar Hoffmann: \"Toi qui ne l´écoutes pas\" Croisade 4556 B (EP)\
\
- Robert Ripa et sa guitare: \"Chansons grises\, Chansons Roses\" Vogue EPL 7136 (EP) \
\
- Robert Ripa chante les airs du film \"Ah! Quelle Equipe\" Vogue EPL 7.252 (EP)\
\
Ripa is backed by Matelot Ferret on the recordings of this this two records.\
\
I am very interested in some of the recordings you featured at the Djangostation site\, especially:\
\
- Matelot Ferret: \"Musique pour deux Vol. 14)\
\
- Francis Alfred Moerman: \"L infini voyage\"\
(and the Francis-Alfred-Moerman EP you bought recently)\
\
- Archange et son equipe: \"Chants evangeliques Tziganes\"\
\
Do you have some recordings of the \"Tziganes Ivanovitch\" resp. \"Cigani Ivanovici\"? I only have the \"Me sem Rom\"-LP\, but there are some others (\"Iagori\"\, \"Gori\, gori…\"\, one Live Album).\
\
Do you have any recordings of Sonia Dimitrevitch (sic!)? She made recordings with Yoska Nemeth.\
\
Good to see that you´re online again!!\
\
Let me know what you think!\
\
Best regards\, \
\
Barengero",4116,"BBCode","2007-01-07 09:00:36"
4117,1017,"Hi there\,\
it's a long shot\, but searching the forum to find a pick-up solution for my Gitane D-500\, I notice you managed to install a Fishman Rare Earth in yours.\
How did you do that ? Are you willing to send me photos or tips ?\
I'm hunting for a pick-up\, and man\, so many solutions and so few ways to know for sure. (specially because I use a D-500\, but NOT to play gypsy jazz...)\
At least\, I know the Rare Earth\, so it could be a possible solution\, but I just don't see how to put it in the D hole.\
If you don't mind\, send me some light. Thanks.\
\
Regards\
Jean-Paul Bataille\
\
functional email : jpbat AT cooptel DOT qc DOT ca",4117,"BBCode","2007-01-07 20:17:14"
4119,285,"Yo B\, \
\
A couple of things. Please send Ted G a copy of the Samois DVD\, (PM him to get his address). Also I will be in NY from the 19th to the 27th\, so you can give me a couple of copies when I see you. Looking forward to comming\, will be working but I hope to make it to some of Stephanes gigs and to Bar Tabac for the Jam. \
\
Best\, \
\
Robin",1963,"BBCode","2007-01-08 16:16:19"
4141,40,"Hey man- I recently came across the video you posted of the cherokee intro slowed dow. I have been trying to learn this for a while and I think your video is great. I was wondering if you had it written out somewhere that you wouldn't mind e-mailing me? I can't seem to get some of the chords and would really like to learn this version. If you don't that cool just wanted to check with you as I had never seen this video before.\
Thanks in advance!",4141,"BBCode","2007-01-10 20:18:10"
4170,351,"[quote=\"CalebFSU\"]Hey man- I recently came across the video you posted of the cherokee intro slowed dow. I have been trying to learn this for a while and I think your video is great. I was wondering if you had it written out somewhere that you wouldn't mind e-mailing me? I can't seem to get some of the chords and would really like to learn this version. If you don't that cool just wanted to check with you as I had never seen this video before.\
Thanks in advance![/quote]\
Hi there!\
\
On a french forum about gipsy jazz\, MichMich (known here as Dennis) has put down his transcription. It is located at the bottom of the following topic : [url=http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3965]http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3965[/url]\
\
There were no comments on it and I did not have time to try it... so maybe it contains some errors... but I doubt it since it comes from the mighty Dennis!\
\
Enjoy and don't hesitate to tell me if it needs corrections!\
Favino",4170,"BBCode","2007-01-12 04:35:14"
4176,563,"I'm so new to Gypsy Jazz (one year now) that I have only played Delle Arte's\, Sagas\, Codobas\, and my Manouche\, but the Manouche sounds better than any Dell Arte I have played\, and just blows the Saga away now. Funny\, when I got the Manouche\, it sounded almost the same as my DG-300\, which was well played in. The other night I played them back to back and I wondered how I ever loved the Jorgenson so much. I do like the shape of the Jorgenson's neck a little better\, and the wood is prettier\, but sound? No comparison. \
\
I was in Carlsbad\, CA in December and went to Buffalo Brothers to play the Dell Arte Model 503 ($5200). The Manouche is a better sounding guitar. The only Dell Arte that came close was an all maple one\, but while the volume was good\, the tone couldn't compare. \
\
Manouche really has a great thing: loud with first-rate tone! And the price! How do they do it?\
\
BTW\, it was something you wrote about your Manouche in a post that got me interested in the first place. So thank you for that. I have a lesson with Wrembel on Monday (first since my foot surgery in October)\, and I am interested to see what he thinks. I'll let you know.",4176,"BBCode","2007-01-12 14:26:55"
4181,95,"Paul\,\
\
Great! Glad to hear that. I always have a little hesitation when I build a bridge for a guitar that I don't have in my hands. The fit might not be right\, the intonation might be off\, the hight might be wrong... So it's good to hear that it works well! \
\
On lowering the action. Just make the sting notches deeper with a small file. Don't take it down form the feet. Then once you get the action where you like it take the top of the bridge down so the string notches are half the depth of the strings. You might need to darken the top again as the wood is light brown and the filing will take the stain off. You can use anything black like a Sharpie\, shoe polish or wood strain. Anything works. The nice thing about the shoe polish is you can then buff it to a shine to match the rest of the bridge. I use a black stain and then buff with wax on a buffing wheel in my shop.\
\
If I ever plan a trop to RI I'll make sure and let you know so we can get together and jam! And transversely if you are ever in Washington let me know. We can compare Duponts!\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4100,"BBCode","2007-01-14 10:24:08"
4183,263,"Andy\, if you're still in need of the Mehling booklet for the soloing video\, I've got a copy I could xerox for you. If so\, send me your mailing address and I'll mail it out to you.\
\
Best\, \
\
John Padden (\"bertone\" on forum)\
\
PS Great webpage\, very informative\, keep it up!",4183,"BBCode","2007-01-16 03:24:25"
4184,1017,"Hi there\,\
it's a long shot\, but searching the forum to find a pick-up solution for my Gitane D-500\, I notice you managed to install a Fishman Rare Earth in yours.\
How did you do that ? Are you willing to send me photos or tips ?\
I'm hunting for a pick-up\, and man\, so many solutions and so few ways to know for sure. (specially because I use a D-500\, but NOT to play gypsy jazz...)\
At least\, I know the Rare Earth\, so it could be a possible solution\, but I just don't see how to put it in the D hole.\
If you don't mind\, send me some light. Thanks.\
\
Regards\
Jean-Paul Bataille\
\
functional email : jpbat AT cooptel DOT qc DOT ca",4184,"BBCode","2007-01-07 20:17:14"
4185,263,"Andy\, if you're still in need of the Mehling booklet for the soloing video\, I've got a copy I could xerox for you. If so\, send me your mailing address and I'll mail it out to you.\
\
Best\, \
\
John Padden (\"bertone\" on forum)\
\
PS Great webpage\, very informative\, keep it up!",4185,"BBCode","2007-01-16 03:24:25"
4186,175,"Dear John\,\
\
Thanks very much for writing. I still need the booklet\, though to be honest I need it as I'd like to sell the tape\, so let me give you $7 for postage and your time\, as that's about what it'll be worth to me. My address is:\
\
Andy Stott\, \
714 Auburn Ave.\
Buffalo\, 14222\, \
New York\
\
If you send me yours\, I'll send cash. I really appreciate you getting in touch\, thanks. \
Cheers!\
Andy",4183,"BBCode","2007-01-16 06:41:33"
4187,302,"......Hi Andy  -  If you still need a copy\, I made one from a local library source.     Let me know your address if so.\
......Rocky",4187,"BBCode","2007-01-16 07:15:43"
4188,175,"Dear John\,\
\
Thanks very much for writing. I still need the booklet\, though to be honest I need it as I'd like to sell the tape\, so let me give you $7 for postage and your time\, as that's about what it'll be worth to me. My address is:\
\
Andy Stott\, \
714 Auburn Ave.\
Buffalo\, 14222\, \
New York\
\
If you send me yours\, I'll send cash. I really appreciate you getting in touch\, thanks. \
Cheers!\
Andy",4188,"BBCode","2007-01-16 06:41:33"
4205,263,"Andy\,\
\
That sounds fine\, I'll mail you my original then and keep a photocopy for myself. Good luck with the sale.\
\
Here's my address:\
\
John Padden\
P.O. Box 446\
Convent Station\, NJ 07961\
\
Best\, John",4183,"BBCode","2007-01-16 18:52:53"
4206,263,"Andy\,\
\
That sounds fine\, I'll mail you my original then and keep a photocopy for myself. Good luck with the sale.\
\
Here's my address:\
\
John Padden\
P.O. Box 446\
Convent Station\, NJ 07961\
\
Best\, John",4185,"BBCode","2007-01-16 18:52:53"
4210,380,"Thanks.",4210,"BBCode","2007-01-17 09:54:22"
4211,175,"Hi Rocky\,\
\
I'd love a copy\, yes. My address is 714 Auburn Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222. \
\
Thanks very much for your time and consideration. If there's anything I can do by return\, just let me know (I've loads of charts\, ect. if you need anything).\
\
Best\,\
Andy Stott",4211,"BBCode","2007-01-16 18:20:53"
4218,563,"Hi Elliot!\
\
I hadn't had a lesson since the beginning of October because of my surgery\, so I had some catching up to do. Stephane has an excellent 12 week program for learning the chord forms all over the neck\, and we reviewed that\, and he started me on a similar program to speed up my note recognition anywhere on the fingerboard. After that we worked a little on picking. I taught myself to sweep anytime I move from one string to the next higher string...thought I was being efficient. Stephane wants me to pull the pick back and pluck again\, so I have to unlearn what I spent a year learning. After that we started working on Montagne St. Genevieve (A section) and the beginning of Django's solo to All of Me. Then we walked to the sandwich shop and grabbed food and went back and ate and talked awhile about the world\, and the state of the music business.\
\
He looked at\, but did not play the Manouche. He did comment about Moreno\, since he was one of Stephane's main teachers. Next lesson I am going to ask him to play it for a bit and comment. I'll let you know what he thinks. I want to play his signature Saga\, so I'm hoping we can swap during part of the lesson.\
\
I'm going with Sockeye to hear Kruno tonight with Beau Django here in Philly. Should be good...\
\
BTW\, I agreed with your comment about the Manouche neck. It feels weird to me\, but plays very well once I am at it.",4218,"BBCode","2007-01-18 11:02:13"
4226,302,"Hi Andy  -  I'm heading out the door and will mail this on the way to work.   It will travel as 4th class media\, so can take as long as 10 days.   I hope you get a few things from it.\
        I had met Paul at a house jam at Djangofest NW two years ago and told him that I had gotten interested in this music through seeing this video.  He said thanks\, as he'd gotten little feedback as to people who had seen it.\
      Cheers\,  Rocky",4187,"BBCode","2007-01-18 14:41:19"
4238,263,"Andy\,  I decided I'd rather keep the original booklet so I mailed you Xerox copies. You needn't send me any money\, hope that suffices for your purpose..\
\
Cheers\, John",4183,"BBCode","2007-01-22 19:08:30"
4239,263,"Andy\,  I decided I'd rather keep the original booklet so I mailed you Xerox copies. You needn't send me any money\, hope that suffices for your purpose..\
\
Cheers\, John",4185,"BBCode","2007-01-22 19:08:30"
4240,175,"That's great\, John. Thanks a bundle. And if you know anyone who wants a Mehling tape at a very reasonable price....  :D  :D \
\
All the best\,\
Andy",4183,"BBCode","2007-01-22 19:12:03"
4241,175,"That's great\, John. Thanks a bundle. And if you know anyone who wants a Mehling tape at a very reasonable price....  :D  :D \
\
All the best\,\
Andy",4188,"BBCode","2007-01-22 19:12:03"
4242,248,"Hi Robin\,\
I would love it if you could make it tommorow- \
See you then . . .or if not come to cocotte on friday (also I seem to be hosting a regular gypsy \"am session\" friday mornings at my home) if you are still around. I have some films for you.\
Cheers\,\
B.",4242,"BBCode","2007-01-23 06:38:30"
4245,285,"come to Bar Tabac tonight?  You can call me on 4157285939\,\
\
Robs",4245,"BBCode","2007-01-23 13:18:38"
4247,148,"Hi\, Scot!\
\
I don't have any of the Boulou/Svend stuff\, but I do have Asmussen's \"Prize/Winners\" LP with Kenny Drew\, NHØP and Ed Thigpen.  I was planning on transferring a bunch of vinyl to MP3 on my friend's computer sometime soon; if you want this LP\, I'd be more than happy to make a copy for you.\
\
 - Rod",4247,"BBCode","2007-01-23 21:07:39"
4261,58,"Hey Paul:\
\
How are you liking  that Dupont? How's the workmanship\, the case\, the neck?\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",3358,"BBCode","2007-01-24 21:47:42"
4262,830,"Hey\, \
\
       I came acorss some turnarounds on your blog \, what program do you use to notate ?\
\
cheers\
\
andy",4262,"BBCode","2007-01-25 01:06:51"
4265,830,"Hey\, \
\
       I came acorss some turnarounds on your blog \, what program do you use to notate ?\
\
cheers\
\
andy",4265,"BBCode","2007-01-25 01:06:51"
4266,181,"Powertab for PC. It's pretty good and free. There might be something better out there\, but I have yet to find it. Sadly\, mac users can't open powertab files without buying special software.",4262,"BBCode","2007-01-25 10:35:52"
4267,304,"Lux\,\
\
I'm considering the Cordoba 05 myself\, but was worried the sound wouldn't be up to par. I tried one months ago at GC\, and of course they had bronze strings on it. I found the playability nice\, but couldn't hear it's real voice. Do you really feel it gives up the goods? Even though it is considered entry level\, I've numerous good things about it\, and you just can't beat the price!",4267,"BBCode","2007-01-25 12:05:18"
4268,181,"Powertab for PC. It's pretty good and free. There might be something better out there\, but I have yet to find it. Sadly\, mac users can't open powertab files without buying special software.",4268,"BBCode","2007-01-25 10:35:52"
4272,967,"I love mine!  Haven't ever played a high-end GJ guitar\, but I feel like it gives me \"The Sound.\"  Of course\, a lot of \"The Sound\" comes from one's playing style!\
\
I've played with a Wegen pick and use the Gypsy style of playing for so long now\, it's hard for me to play my electric.\
\
Good luck with it and let me know or post here if you get one!\
\
Bill",4272,"BBCode","2007-01-25 15:50:13"
4273,304,"Bill\
\
Thanks for the input. I haven't made up my mind yet\, but since price is a consideration\, it'll be the O5\, or the Gitane Lulo [though the neck on the Cordoba is better]. Of course\, buying through the site is great\, as you can get all the tweaks you need done before you get the git in hand.\
\
Is it possible for you to send me a MPEG of the O5? I'd love to hear what it really sounds like with a good setup and the right strings. If it can't be uploaded from a PM\, just send to my e-mail address\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bola4@aol.com\">bola4@aol.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Again\, thanks\, and enjoy your guitar.\
 ~ Eric",4267,"BBCode","2007-01-26 10:32:41"
4275,230,"Hi Sue - I'm a big fan of Lollo's and have his past 2 CDs and the new one on order\, hopefully will arrive today! I saw Lollo in the UK in June at the Beaufort Hotel\, great show.\
\
I really love his tune \"Rosas\" is there any chance you could let me know the chord progression for that song as I'd like to learn it? That'd be great if you can.\
\
many thanks\
\
Phil",4275,"BBCode","2007-01-26 12:14:38"
4280,926,"Hello phil\
\
thanks for your kinds words about lollo\,s cd\,s. \
\
sorry but we don\,t have cords of rosas.I really would like t help you with this. but i can\,t \
we are  thinking  to make a lesson dvd. maby with rosas on it. ?? but that takes some time. \
\
Rosas is on the new cd\, maby you can learn it from the cd ????   \
\
Or somebody can write it for you.   if you are in the uk\, lollo and tcha will go on tour there the first two weeks  of july and aslo some day\,s in june. \
\
dates will come on my site     [url=http://www.gypsymusic.nl]www.gypsymusic.nl[/url]   and lolo\,s site soon. \
\
bye bye   susan.",4280,"BBCode","2007-01-26 14:14:41"
4285,1039,"Jack\,\
   I did a Power Tab version of La Gitane\, but it looks like Power Tab files can't be uploaded to the site. [I thought I saw some before\, maybe they were scanned].  Anyhow\, let me know if there's a way to upload it.\
  Thanks\,\
     Barry Warhoftig \
\
  PS\, you can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",4285,"BBCode","2007-01-27 18:41:44"
4294,58,"Did you buy the Park off of archtop.com?\
\
Charlie",4294,"BBCode","2007-01-29 02:41:06"
4297,71,"Nope - this is a custom job from Shelley. A Montmartre.",4297,"BBCode","2007-01-29 09:38:29"
4298,3,"hi nick! \
\
what are the odds of playing some gigs in halifax?\
\
thanks!\
D",1665,"BBCode","2007-01-29 12:01:49"
4302,36,"Hey Dennis\,\
\
what exactly are you looking for?  There is probably little chance of a gig at the Atlantic Jazz Festival\, simply because our band can draw 700-800 people\, so it doesn't make financial sense to bring in another gypsy jazz act to play with us (the festival doesn't have a lot of money).  \
\
however\, we have created an audience for this kind of music here\, so a club gig or self-produced concert is an option.  Were you thinking about coming down to play with us\, or bringing a band down?  Our band line up right now is: Bari/Sopranino sax\, accordion/piano/rhodes/melodica\, three guitars (one of which is me on rhythm guitar)\, violin and double bass.  Let me know and I'll look into things for you.\
\
Nick\
ps - we just finished a recording session so we should have a CD out soon - all original material\, blend of gypsy jazz\, klezmer\, tango\, classical\, modern jazz with a hint of Roland Kirk\, if that makes sense. We're not strictly a gypsy jazz band\, but that GJ rhythmic element is still present so I think a lot of the more open minded GJ people like yourself will dig it :)",4302,"BBCode","2007-01-29 12:36:21"
4303,58,"I have both an Encore and Montmartre. I humidify mine to 45%\, here in Salt Lake City. I haven't found the Park finishs (besides these 2 I've ownded 1 other) to be any heavier than Santa Cruz\, Collings\, Bourgeois\, or Huss and Dalton flattops that I've owned.\
\
Charlie",4294,"BBCode","2007-01-29 18:26:46"
4305,3,"hi nick i was thinking of doing some gigs with you\, i have some airmiles i can use so i was thinking why not check out the scene in halifax\
\
D",1665,"BBCode","2007-01-29 19:02:56"
4307,194,"Hi Patrus\, \
\
I hope that I can help you. I transferred all my LPs to CD in the meanwhile and deleted the major clicks and scratches manual. I cutted them directly out of  the waveform. I think that the automatically working software sytems change the entire sound too much. \
\
I have a huge collection and I can send you for example all three Paul Pata LPs as MP3 via \"Yousendit\". I also have both versions of Jacques Montage LP \"Gypsy Swing\" and so on. So I think in most cases it will not be necessary to send your LPs across the ocean. \
\
Let me know what you think. \
\
P.S. I know that you´ré waiting for an answer about Romanesj and so on. Sorry for the delay!! but I was way too busy from Christmas on until now. I ll come back to that topic soon. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",4307,"BBCode","2007-01-29 23:55:03"
4308,36,"Hey Patrick\,\
\
I can help with track identification.  You could probably just send me mp3s or post them somewhere?\
\
Nick",4308,"BBCode","2007-01-30 05:15:37"
4309,194,"Hi Patrus\, \
\
I hope that I can help you. I transferred all my LPs to CD in the meanwhile and deleted the major clicks and scratches manual. I cutted them directly out of  the waveform. I think that the automatically working software sytems change the entire sound too much. \
\
I have a huge collection and I can send you for example all three Paul Pata LPs as MP3 via \"Yousendit\". I also have both versions of Jacques Montage LP \"Gypsy Swing\" and so on. So I think in most cases it will not be necessary to send your LPs across the ocean. \
\
Let me know what you think. \
\
P.S. I know that you´ré waiting for an answer about Romanesj and so on. Sorry for the delay!! but I was way too busy from Christmas on until now. I ll come back to that topic soon. \
\
Best\, \
Barengero",4309,"BBCode","2007-01-29 23:55:03"
4310,36,"Hey Patrick\,\
\
I can help with track identification.  You could probably just send me mp3s or post them somewhere?\
\
Nick",4310,"BBCode","2007-01-30 05:15:37"
4312,304,"Ken\, I don't have the O5 at present\, but plan on saving towards one. Obviously\, price is a consideration.  After reading thread after thread after thread about the DG 300 and some of its quirks\, given its price\, for myself\, I think the  O5 would be a better deal\, and I plan to replace the tuners\, bridge\, and tailpiece. Of course\, the most important consideration for me is the bridge\, which I think will help the sound tremendously. I read more than once that a replacement bridge improved both volume and tone on this instrument.\
\
Have you ever bought a guitar through this site and had them tweak it before delivery?",4312,"BBCode","2007-01-30 10:59:59"
4313,574,"I've not bought a guitar through the site but my friend did. Michael was great. What my friend got was the twelve fret D hole Manouche. Great guitar but unfortunately it wasn't perfect \"out of the box\". The bridge was way too low. It was an ebony bridge and was indeed made properly with the inside hollowed out. I made a few trial shims to get the action where it was suppose to be and then made the final shims out of ebony and glued them to the feet of the bridge. After listening to the guitar\, I removed more wood from the inside. Lightening the bridge gave it a bit more treble and cut.\
     I suspect that you would be well advised to get the Cordoba set up properly with a reasonable bridge. It does make a huge difference. The lower end Selmacs usually have thicker tops and are not set up well. Things like tuners and tailpieces are not so important for sound and playablility but having well dressed frets and a good well setup bridge is.\
The guitar that I play I built for myself. I am pretty happy with it. I was able to compare it to Scott's Favino and Dupont and I think I did pretty well for a first guitar. I do build instruments for a living but not guitars. If I can be of any help to you in any way\, please feel free to write. I'll do my best to answer whatever questions I can.",4313,"BBCode","2007-01-30 11:59:58"
4329,647,"Hi Elliot\, I am a director at Weinstein Gallery here in San Francisco. It is a major gallery\, selling original paintings by artists like Kadinsky\, Chagall\, and most of the major abstract artists.\
I would suggest that maybe you try Hang gallery on Sutter St. in S.F. They carry only new up and coming artists\, instead of the famous dead ones like Weinstein. I might be interested in buying a Django painting. Feel free to email me a photo to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jeff@weinstein.com\">jeff@weinstein.com</a><!-- e -->",4329,"BBCode","2007-01-31 13:33:23"
4338,95,"",4338,"BBCode","2007-01-31 15:18:28"
4339,1049,"i didn't get a PM from you..? did you have some advice?",4339,"BBCode","2007-01-31 13:45:47"
4340,917,"Oops.  Sorry for the confusion!  My message must not have gone thru.  I just wanted to let you know that I have a gitane DG-255 that I am looking to get rid of that you may be interested in.  It would be well below $500 and it has had some improvements done to it.  These are very popular guitars for beginners.\
\
Lemme know if you'd like to discuss it.\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",4340,"BBCode","2007-01-31 20:23:46"
4342,95,"Great! I'm glad to hear that it's good guitar! I'm looking forward to the pictures.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4342,"BBCode","2007-01-31 18:48:23"
4344,917,"Oops.  Sorry for the confusion!  My message must not have gone thru.  I just wanted to let you know that I have a gitane DG-255 that I am looking to get rid of that you may be interested in.  It would be well below $500 and it has had some improvements done to it.  These are very popular guitars for beginners.\
\
Lemme know if you'd like to discuss it.\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",4340,"BBCode","2007-01-31 20:26:12"
4347,1049,"i'm interested\, but its still gonna be a little while before i can get even that much money together. i'm not sure how long its gonna be\, just landed a new job and got some bills to pay off. i don't know if you'd be willing to hold on to it for a little while or not\, either way\, i appreciate the offer.",4339,"BBCode","2007-01-31 20:37:06"
4348,917,"Man\, I'm confused.  My PM wasn't working all day and now...Bam!  I will be hanging on to this for awhile I imagine.  I will definitely only offer it to someone on Djangobooks cos it's a good group of people here\, helping each other out.  Just let me know when and if you're ready to know more about it.\
\
Cheers\, \
\
Scott",4340,"BBCode","2007-01-31 20:40:25"
4352,635,"Thanks so much for the reply \,it was not expected from you.\
and I am so happy it's you that want to help.\
I hope I can find recording you don't have.\
Let talk soon\
Patrick",4307,"BBCode","2007-02-01 01:11:37"
4353,635,"Thanks Nick for the offer.\
I will see what I can send you\
Let talk soon\
Patrick",4308,"BBCode","2007-02-01 01:13:49"
4355,635,"Thanks Nick for the offer.\
I will see what I can send you\
Let talk soon\
Patrick",4355,"BBCode","2007-02-01 01:13:49"
4356,635,"Thanks Nick for the offer.\
I will see what I can send you\
Let talk soon\
Patrick",4355,"BBCode","2007-02-01 01:17:08"
4359,1049,"thats really decent of you! i'm not sure what my situations gonna be\, but i'm eager to get started on some gypsy jazz and having the appropriate guitar to do so. i'll keep in touch with you\, lemme know if you sell it to someone else. (my feelings won't be [i]that hurt).\
\
Geoffrey[/i]",4339,"BBCode","2007-01-31 20:57:06"
4362,635,"Thanks so much for the reply \,it was not expected from you.\
and I am so happy it's you that want to help.\
I hope I can find recording you don't have.\
Let talk soon\
Patrick",4362,"BBCode","2007-02-01 01:11:37"
4367,95,"Ya send them to:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!",4342,"BBCode","2007-02-01 13:09:41"
4369,89,"Hey Adam\, \
\
I'm happy for you and glad your guitar arrived in good shape!\
\
We should try to get together sometime soon.  If nothing else are you planning to go Midwinter?  [url=http://www.midwinterbluegrass.com/index.html]http://www.midwinterbluegrass.com/index.html[/url]\
\
I'm going for sure.  \
\
~Markos",4369,"BBCode","2007-02-01 17:37:48"
4370,89,"Hey Adam\, \
\
I'm happy for you and glad your guitar arrived in good shape!\
\
We should try to get together sometime soon.  If nothing else are you planning to go Midwinter?  [url=http://www.midwinterbluegrass.com/index.html]http://www.midwinterbluegrass.com/index.html[/url]\
\
I'm going for sure.  \
\
~Markos",4370,"BBCode","2007-02-01 17:37:48"
4372,71,"I'd be psyched to get together sometime\, especially now that I have an instrument which begs to be played. Plus I really want to see that Eimers guitar. Maybe we can get Don Yaffe in on the action too. Do you know him at all?\
\
I probably won't make the Midwinter fest... I do enjoy bluegrass sometimes\, but I never caught the bug like I did with hot swing.\
\
Nice to hear from you. I'm still grinning!\
\
Adam",4369,"BBCode","2007-02-02 00:55:31"
4374,71,"Thanks for the info Charlie. I've managed to get my guitar room to a constant 45-50% relative humidity\, so I figure I'm covered pretty well. Amazing how much water you it takes this time of year.\
\
Shelley told me she doesn't use the nitrocellulose finish which is typical to many acoustics\, but a varnish which is much more elastic and not prone to finish checking. To me it looks a bit more substantial than the nitrocellulose finish on my Martin HD-35\, for example.\
\
Regardless\, my new Montmartre has me grinning ear to ear!",4297,"BBCode","2007-02-02 01:08:21"
4375,71,"I'd be psyched to get together sometime\, especially now that I have an instrument which begs to be played. Plus I really want to see that Eimers guitar. Maybe we can get Don Yaffe in on the action too. Do you know him at all?\
\
I probably won't make the Midwinter fest... I do enjoy bluegrass sometimes\, but I never caught the bug like I did with hot swing.\
\
Nice to hear from you. I'm still grinning!\
\
Adam",4375,"BBCode","2007-02-02 00:55:31"
4376,89,"Hey Adam\,\
\
Even though it is a Bluegrass Fest\, I don't go to see or play Bluegrass.\
\
I go to play hot club swing - Django style.\
\
There is a sizable enough community of players that can hang tough and it's a lot of fun.  Of course my band will be there\, Grant Gordy\, the Julie Quartet\, Dave Williams\, Charlie Provenza\, Kit Simon\, Barron Beshoar just to drop a few names who we might be jamming with.\
\
I just go to jam\, half the time I don't buy a ticket\, but I do have a room.\
Give it some thought.\
\
What else can we look at jam wise?  I haven't met Don but I'd like to.  I like your web site and would like to hear Rue.\
\
Give me a call sometime.  I'm usually available.\
\
~Markos\
303-730-3228",4376,"BBCode","2007-02-02 04:09:48"
4381,304,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2128&highlight=cordoba]viewtopic.php?t=2128&highlight=cordoba[/url]\
\
The above is a link to a thread that is a review of the Cordoba O5\, being compared to the DG 225. Pay particular attention to the neck of the instrument\, as it is thicker than the DG 225\, and the overall sound quality of the O5.  While I admit the build quality of the O5 may not be as tight as the Gitanes\, if you order one through this site you can have it upgraded\, which would bring it up to par IMO\, this would include a new bridge\, new tuners [highly recommended]\, and a professional Gypsy set up. Granted\, this would bring the cost close to $700.00 [including case\, though minus shipping]\, but it would greatly improve the instrument\, much more so than the Aria\, which across the net I've read is junk.\
\
I for one have great interest in the Cordoba. I tried one at Guitar Center a while back. Unfortunately\, it had bronze strings on it\, but the build quality seemed good\, as well as the playability. As above\, what greatly impressed me was the neck\, which was good and thick.\
\
You have to decide for yourself\, and like you\, for me money is the issue. Personally\, when it comes to the Gitanes\, I'd much rather the DG JJ 300\, and even that guitar would require an upgraded bridge if nothing else. I don't want to spend too much money\, but I want to get the best I can for the cash I can put out. Sorry for rambling. Good luck!",4381,"BBCode","2007-02-02 07:52:20"
4383,36,"Hey Dennis\,\
\
I am sure it would be cool for you to come play with us.  The thing is though that since this is a small city we keep club gigs pretty infrequent\, only about once a month or so.  We also do private shows\, but those are kind of on hold right now as we concentrate on our album.  So unless you were coming for quite a long stay there would probably only be one gig happening.  Is that enough to make you want to come down?  I might be able to arrange a small trio/quartet gig or something at a place that does weekly jazz too if that would help.  Let me know\,\
\
Nick",4302,"BBCode","2007-02-02 08:01:39"
4386,928,"hi -\
yes\, i still have the park guitar.\
feel free to call & discuss if you would like.\
best regards\,\
peter\
617-566-4279",4386,"BBCode","2007-02-02 08:45:58"
4387,58,"Glad to hear that you're enjoying that. I hadn't been aware of unusual finishes on my Parks\, probably b/c I didn't ask. Or perhaps she's changed things over the years (I have a '98 and a 2001). How is the Gypsy jazz scene there? We just made the local news\, in a poorly written article:\
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[url=http://www.sltrib.com/holladay/ci_5135888]http://www.sltrib.com/holladay/ci_5135888[/url]\
\
Charlie",4294,"BBCode","2007-02-02 11:41:30"
4388,89,"Hey Adam\,\
\
Even though it is a Bluegrass Fest\, I don't go to see or play Bluegrass.\
\
I go to play hot club swing - Django style.\
\
There is a sizable enough community of players that can hang tough and it's a lot of fun.  Of course my band will be there\, Grant Gordy\, the Julie Quartet\, Dave Williams\, Charlie Provenza\, Kit Simon\, Barron Beshoar just to drop a few names who we might be jamming with.\
\
I just go to jam\, half the time I don't buy a ticket\, but I do have a room.\
Give it some thought.\
\
What else can we look at jam wise?  I haven't met Don but I'd like to.  I like your web site and would like to hear Rue.\
\
Give me a call sometime.  I'm usually available.\
\
~Markos\
303-730-3228",4388,"BBCode","2007-02-02 04:09:48"
4392,71,"Well that certainly adds a level of temptation to the Midwinter fest. I'll see if I can swing that.\
\
I have your number and I will give a ring sometime\, though between running my business\, playing with Rue\, producing a documentary\, and occasionally reintroducing myself to my wife\, I tend to end up with little free time. I'm sure we can make it happen though. My digits are below...\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam\
\
303.349.5600",4376,"BBCode","2007-02-02 12:03:51"
4393,71,"Holy cow... I didn't know that you\, are an intermittant members. And I'd love to cee one of these Celmers!\
\
Hey\, press is good\, even if the grammar is lacking.\
\
My bandmate Don has an older park and I'll have to compare the finish on the guitars when we next meet. I'll let you know.\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam",4297,"BBCode","2007-02-02 11:54:31"
4396,1049,"thanks for the advice. i've got a a little time to get the money together to think about it. i dont think i can drop 700 bucks though. \
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Geoffrey.",4396,"BBCode","2007-02-02 13:08:21"
4397,304,"Believe me\, I know how you feel. Gypsy Jazz guitars can be had as low as $200.00\, but they'll be more of a headache and frustration than anything. Whatever the case\, choose wisely.",4397,"BBCode","2007-02-02 13:18:24"
4399,71,"Well that certainly adds a level of temptation to the Midwinter fest. I'll see if I can swing that.\
\
I have your number and I will give a ring sometime\, though between running my business\, playing with Rue\, producing a documentary\, and occasionally reintroducing myself to my wife\, I tend to end up with little free time. I'm sure we can make it happen though. My digits are below...\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam\
\
303.349.5600",4399,"BBCode","2007-02-02 12:03:51"
4402,304,"I'm curious\, what is the overall sound like?  The reason I ask is that I have a 12string with a cedar top [Seagull]. Unlike a spruce top for a 12er\, the cedar gives a warmer tone with less jangle. The drawback is that it's not as loud as a spruce top 12er [unless you really whack it]\, but the tone is deep and rich.  With that said\, does the Rondo have a nasally tone\, yet with more warmth? How loud is it?\
\
Given build quality\, if I got it I would IMMEDIATELY change out the tuners\, bridge\, and tailpiece [especially the bridge]. I wanted to hold out for the Cordoba O5\, but given the low price of the Rondo\, and the case for nothing\, this might be the way to go. To put it another way\, I just really don't want to wait\, and since I already have a cedar top guitar\, I have some point of reference as to what it may sound like. Any input you could give would be greatly appreciated.",4402,"BBCode","2007-02-02 16:59:26"
4407,635,"salut\
\
c'est toi qui a colorer cette photo de Django au USA????\
\
Je travail avec Roger sur le livre de photo de Django.\
\
A+\
Patrus",4407,"BBCode","2007-02-02 19:31:32"
4408,635,"salut\
\
c'est toi qui a colorer cette photo de Django au USA????\
\
Je travail avec Roger sur le livre de photo de Django.\
\
A+\
Patrus",4408,"BBCode","2007-02-02 19:31:32"
4409,559,"Bonjour\
Oui c'est moi qui l'es colorier. Celle la et d'autres.\
C'est quoi ce livre?",4407,"BBCode","2007-02-02 19:37:20"
4410,559,"Bonjour\
Oui c'est moi qui l'es colorier. Celle la et d'autres.\
C'est quoi ce livre?",4410,"BBCode","2007-02-02 19:37:20"
4412,58,"Hi:\
\
Did you end up getting a Schatten pickup? I'm thinking about trying one\, and was wondering if you did\, and how you like it.\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",4412,"BBCode","2007-02-03 06:14:34"
4413,58,"Are you still using a Schatten? I'm considering a new pickup (after having 5 guitars with Bigtones). Still using a Baggs preamp? How do you like that equipment?\
\
Charlie",4413,"BBCode","2007-02-03 06:27:30"
4421,953,"no\, I havn't gotten a pick up yet... but I got to try the schatten in my friends guitar and I loved it.  less quack than the big tone and no feedback problems...  sounds real good.  He got the active model\, but reccommends the passive wiht the external preamp... its hard to change a battery with those little sound holes and the external has a nice eq.",4421,"BBCode","2007-02-03 13:17:52"
4424,71,"The Schatten thing is almost impossible to comment on\, since they've changed the \"recipe\" dramatically since I got mine. I don't know how the new ones compare in tone\, but I quite like the old one. It took a fair amount of tweaking with the Baggs to get it right\, but it sounds very natural. My only semi-complaint is that it sounds a tad thin\, but I think that has more to do with the Gitane it lives in than anything else.\
\
I was really torn about getting a big tone in the Park and until I try it\, I'll always wonder how a Schatten sounds in a better guitar.",4424,"BBCode","2007-02-03 16:29:46"
4425,58,"Did you get a Bigtone in your Park? I've had about 6 Bigtones now\, and have never liked the tone. I wonder if the preamp that Schatten is pushing is helpful to the tone. If I don't go with that combo\, I may try the Schertler Basik. I had a DynG that gave me feedback\, but apparently the Basik has less of that and some players are plugging it right into an AER with good result.\
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Charlie",4413,"BBCode","2007-02-03 16:57:53"
4426,58,"I imagined that changing the battery would be hard. I'm torn between the Schattern with preamp and giving the Schertler Basik a try. I tried the DynG and got feedback\, but apparently the Basik is less prone to that and sounds pretty good right into an AER.\
\
Charlie",4412,"BBCode","2007-02-03 16:59:19"
4429,953,"don't know much about the schertler\, but my good buddy had one i believe and it gave him problems...  cna't really give you too much info wiht that... but i do know that the schatten sounds great..  i tried it on my friends..who is a mac luthier through his laney amp... sounded great... more warmthand and bass response I felt than the big tone he had had.  Im sure what ever you choose will be good\, but I think the schatten is a safe bet.",4421,"BBCode","2007-02-03 17:58:58"
4430,58,"Thanks for your input. The Schatten will definitely be an easier installation than a Bigtone\, and can be removed\, so I'll probably try it along with the preamp they promote. The Basik would be nice to use on any guitar\, though.\
\
Charlie",4412,"BBCode","2007-02-03 20:15:27"
4434,3,"Hi Paul\
\
All I can say is that the guitar is very comfortable\, has a lot of depth in bass and midrange\, and just the right amount of treble Volume wise\, i would say it's medium\, the gitanes are a bit louder.\
\
The case that it comes with is worth 600 bucks alone and is beautiful!\
\
D",4434,"BBCode","2007-02-04 10:50:39"
4445,1053,"Hi.  I assume the Gallato guitar has been sold\, but just in case it hasn't\, please let me know.  Thanks.\
paul gruen\
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4447,1053,"Hi.  I assume the Gallato guitar has been sold\, but just in case it hasn't\, please let me know.  Thanks.\
paul gruen\
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4448,928,"hi scott -\
i am not sure if my first message to you went through.\
thanks for your inquiry - i do have the park encore & it is for sale.\
if you would like to discuss please email me at -\
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best regards\,\
peter",4386,"BBCode","2007-02-03 21:24:41"
4452,928,"hi scott -\
feel free to contact.\
i haven't been very aggressive about advertising the guitar -\
i will be away feb 12 -26 on tour\, otherwise fine to talk.\
best\,\
peter",4386,"BBCode","2007-02-05 09:43:55"
4454,1053,"So how much are you asking for the Collins?\
Paul",4454,"BBCode","2007-02-05 14:45:13"
4457,71,"I did go with a bigtone in the Park and I've been in such acoustic bliss\, I haven't even tried it plugged in yet. But having two gigs this coming weekend\, I'd best get on that.\
\
I didn't get the Schatten with the built-in preamp\, so can't comment on that. But it gets a nice tone with it through the Baggs\, again after much experimentation. The passive version of the Schatten is too quiet to plug right into the AER\, but I understand that the signal from their active version is quite hot.\
\
Don has 2 Parks with bigtones and I think they sound decent plugged right into the AER\, but I'll see if I can squeeze out some more sweetness with the Baggs. Might be interesting to use a bigtone and a Schertler Basic and blend them in the AER.\
\
Have you thought any more about a tube pre?",4424,"BBCode","2007-02-05 22:26:03"
4464,181,"Hey Andreas\,\
\
I'd love to set up a private lesson with you while you're in California. What's your availability? Hopefully\, if you have any time when you come up to San Francisco on March 9th that would be most convenient. But I see that you'll only be there for one day so it depends on your schedule\, of course.\
\
I might also be traveling to LA for Djangofest on the 3rd and 4th. If so\, perhaps sometime during that weekend?\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",4464,"BBCode","2007-02-07 12:04:26"
4465,181,"Hey Andreas\,\
\
I'd love to set up a private lesson with you while you're in California. What's your availability? Hopefully\, if you have any time when you come up to San Francisco on March 9th that would be most convenient. But I see that you'll only be there for one day so it depends on your schedule\, of course.\
\
I might also be traveling to LA for Djangofest on the 3rd and 4th. If so\, perhaps sometime during that weekend?\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",4465,"BBCode","2007-02-07 12:04:26"
4466,125,"Hi Vic\,\
We could do a lesson either in Laguna or San Francisco\, no problem.\
Laguna might be better because I have more time then.\
Best Regards\
Andreas",4464,"BBCode","2007-02-07 12:34:05"
4476,563,"Elliot--\
\
Stephane played the Manouche at my last lesson. He said he really liked it\, that it played well\, and sounded very good. I have to tell you\, it sounded even better when he played it! He got a kick out of seeing Moreno's name on it\, because Stephane studied with him early on. I'm going to try to get him to play it longer sometime soon and really give me a good critique. Since he has a Saga signature model coming out\, he may be reluctant to wax too eloquent...but I'll get out of him what I can.\
\
I loved your band names\, BTW. Any chance of your going to Django in June?\
\
Michael",4476,"BBCode","2007-02-08 18:13:26"
4482,563,"I agree with you about Josh. For one thing\, he makes good money whipping out replacement bridges for the Saga's. Styephane' has a different bridge\, like a Dupont with an offset for the b string. It is a nice guitar\, but I am also sure the production model will be more pedestrian. That's what makes the Manouche so amazing to me: it's a production guitar that looks and plays...and sounds like a hand-made instrument. They seem to be closer to the Selmer sound than anything but a high-end Dupont. Michael sure seems to know it. Dennis Chang told me not to buy the Manouche if I already had the GD-300; he thought they sounded almost the same. I wonder if that's because the students he has that buy them aren't with him long enough to play them in properly. You and I have learned that the tone just grows by leaps and bounds when we play them. \
\
I have the Givone book but have n't really had time to work with it. I also bought the Romane/Sebastien book\, which is very good at teaching via actual songs. Wrembel is big on memorizing arpeggio shapes all over the neck\, and knowing them and being able to fluidly move from one to the other forms the background of his lessons and how he teaches songs. I am working on All of Me\, and it really opened my eyes about playing melodies around the chord shapes. The other tune he has me playing is Montagne Sainte Genevieve\, which is my first waltz\, and really emphasizes moving around the fretboard with the chord forms.\
\
As for Django in June\, I'll say this: I went last year with only a couple of basic lessons from Kruno Spisic and Barry Warhaftig under my belt. I had only owned a GJ guitar for five months\, and had only found a pick for three\, about when I had my first lesson. I really talked with Andrew and Michael Horowitz about whether or not I had any business being there.  They convinced me I would not be alone at my level. In fact\, there were several who were even rawer than me. I didn't jam\, because I didn't know any tunes but Minor Swing and (sort of) Sweet Georgia Brown. It didn't matter. I took Michael's Gypsy Rhythm and Picking classes and the latter especially made a huge difference. When I left\, I had a fair idea about the right hand. I skipped the Gypsy Fire seminars and Lollo Meier's master class (regret that one!)\, figuring I wasn't good enough\, but Stephane did a seminar that was ad lib\, but became a two hour course on the philosophy of learning and playing music. It was better than any course I ever had in grad school and maybe the best two hours of learning in my life! He and I hit it off\, and I got a pretty fair teacher out of the deal as well. There are lots of bluegrass guys there\, and plenty of guys like us\, who came from playing Albert King meets Peter Green\, and therefore have no background much beyond pentatonic forms. And the concerts are spectacular...\
\
All I mean to say is that don't stay home because you think you aren't ready. It isn't that kind of event. I don't think I ran across one ego the whole time. I know it's far for you though. I just hope to meet some of the interesting people from the forum who are about where I am. And my wife is happy to have my guitar playing out of the house for a week! \
\
I'll pass along anything else Stephane says about the Manouche. If we ever end up in the same place for an event\, it would be fun to see how close our Manouche's are to each other in sound. I think the only thing that I would change is to ditch the orange finish\, although even that is growing on me.",4476,"BBCode","2007-02-09 10:55:54"
4491,405,"hi dennis\, i'm interested in buying your rhythm dvd.  looks like plenty to keep busy with\, how soon will it be available\, price?  thank you james\
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4492,3,"Hi James\
\
I don't know when it will be available\, I am told this week. I am not the what who handles all of this\, you'll have to subscribe to the mailing list here:\
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the company takes care of everything.\
\
Thanks for your interest and I hope you'll enjoy it!\
D",4492,"BBCode","2007-02-12 15:11:51"
4510,36,"hey Dennis\,\
\
I am just sorting out right now when our next gigs will be - probably one around March 10 and one on April 14.  The only thing is that we are about $2000 short on the money needed to release our CD so we were going to use the money from those gigs to pay for it.  However\, the band seemed into having you sit in\, so it might be cool to have you come play then.  Otherwise we will be playing in May/June\, which might be a better time to come.  As I said we could also probably schedule a gig for a Thursday night here in town - we could do bass\, rhythm guitar (me)\, you and then sax or another guitar or maybe violin.  Probably best to keep it to a quartet.  Let me know :)\
\
Nick",4302,"BBCode","2007-02-14 18:31:56"
4511,3,"Hi Nick\
\
in march i'm touring with Emmanuel Kassimo and in April\, I'll be touring with Andreas\, so it'll have to be for may i suppose! In June\, I'm releasing my second CD in Paris\, and then there's Samois.\
\
so maybe may?\
\
D",1665,"BBCode","2007-02-14 18:35:26"
4514,36,"Hey Dennis\,\
\
May sounds good - we'll talk closer to the date.\
\
Have fun touring!\
\
Nick",4302,"BBCode","2007-02-14 18:52:54"
4518,174,"Guy\,\
\
My name's Michael Dregni\, and I'm interested in finding out more about Julio Bella for a book I'm at work on looking into Gypsy music in the USA. I've heard a bit from some Romany acquaintences in LA---Danny Fender and his uncle---but would like to talk with Julio's son\, Randy. Any chance to contact him somehow?\
\
Thanks\,\
Michael Dregni\
Minnesota\
612 721 6508\
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4522,174,"Guy\,\
\
My name's Michael Dregni\, and I'm interested in finding out more about Julio Bella for a book I'm at work on looking into Gypsy music in the USA. I've heard a bit from some Romany acquaintences in LA---Danny Fender and his uncle---but would like to talk with Julio's son\, Randy. Any chance to contact him somehow?\
\
Thanks\,\
Michael Dregni\
Minnesota\
612 721 6508\
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4524,58,"How do you like the bigtone after trying it?\
\
charlie",4413,"BBCode","2007-02-17 12:12:55"
4527,917,"Hi Geoffrey\, \
\
My hand has been forced and I'm going to have to post my guitar for sale soon.  I wanted to give you first crack at it.  It will only be posted here on Djangobooks so I don't know if it will even sell that quickly.  Lemme know if you'd like to try and work something out.\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",4340,"BBCode","2007-02-18 13:20:56"
4528,830,"Hi\, \
\
   Andreas\, just to say thank you for producing such a helpful book \,I've been working through Gypsy Fire for some time now\, and its really improved my soloing vocabulary. I wondering if you could help point me in the right direction with two issues i am having with my playing. \
\
When it comes to playing a song with quick changes like Swing 42 i find it difficult to know how to approach improvising over tunes where the chords are changing every two beats. I wondering if you had any tips on how to approach these types of chord structures?\
\
\
After investing so much time working on my lead playing I have let my rhythm slip\, and have just been analyzing the basic La Pompe. I've looked at several books and other peoples thoughts on the subject and have found there are a lot of conflictin views :shock: \
\
Breaking it down: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & \
\
I play downstrokes on beats 1 \,2 \,3 \,4 and release the chord hand after each beat. I play upstrokes on the & after beats 2 and 4\, which is muted by the chord hand being released. Does this sound correct? I hope you can understand this  :shock: \
\
Do you know if you will be playing in the UK at any point this year? \
\
Regards\
\
Andy",4528,"BBCode","2007-02-18 13:29:26"
4531,58,"Hi Colin:\
\
Did you get a passive Shatten\, or the one with the preamp built in? I think the battery might be hard to change in the model with the built in preamp?\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",4531,"BBCode","2007-02-18 14:52:11"
4532,830,"Hi\, \
\
   Andreas\, just to say thank you for producing such a helpful book \,I've been working through Gypsy Fire for some time now\, and its really improved my soloing vocabulary. I wondering if you could help point me in the right direction with two issues i am having with my playing. \
\
When it comes to playing a song with quick changes like Swing 42 i find it difficult to know how to approach improvising over tunes where the chords are changing every two beats. I wondering if you had any tips on how to approach these types of chord structures?\
\
\
After investing so much time working on my lead playing I have let my rhythm slip\, and have just been analyzing the basic La Pompe. I've looked at several books and other peoples thoughts on the subject and have found there are a lot of conflictin views :shock: \
\
Breaking it down: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & \
\
I play downstrokes on beats 1 \,2 \,3 \,4 and release the chord hand after each beat. I play upstrokes on the & after beats 2 and 4\, which is muted by the chord hand being released. Does this sound correct? I hope you can understand this  :shock: \
\
Do you know if you will be playing in the UK at any point this year? \
\
Regards\
\
Andy",4532,"BBCode","2007-02-18 13:29:26"
4534,125,"Hi Andy\,\
Thanks for writing\, glad you like my book:)\
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Your way of playing rhythm sound seems to be ok but it might be good to know at least 4 different ways of doing it. Check out Michaels new book Gypsy Rhythm\, everything is in there:)\
\
When Django played rhythm changes\, he didn't play over all the chords like a bebop player would.\
\
Try this one\, Django used it all the time. Instead of playing over all the chords\, you play C major on the first bar and Fm6 arpeggio over Dm7 and G7 and then back etc.\
This  creates a nice Tonic/subdominant minor feel!\
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chords:\
C    Am    /Dm7    G7    /\
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I might play at the IGGF this year\, but it's not 100% yet..\
\
Best Regards\
Andreas",4528,"BBCode","2007-02-19 02:56:30"
4536,1049,"thank you so much for letting me know\, but unfortunately right now i'm strapped for cash.  good luck with selling it. if i somehow get the cash together\, i'll contact ya.\
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Geoffrey.",4339,"BBCode","2007-02-18 14:45:51"
4537,917,"Ok\, cool.  As I mentioned\, it may not sell very quickly and I may be forced to negotiate a much lower price - who knows?  Keep your eyes peeled for the add if you like.\
\
Cheers\, \
\
Scott",4340,"BBCode","2007-02-19 10:27:15"
4544,27,"Colin\,\
\
What a lovely guitar.  I wish I could buy it\, but alas.  I just wanted to say that I really enjoy the music on your my space page.  Thanks!\
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-Paul",4544,"BBCode","2007-02-22 07:27:36"
4546,349,"Thanks Paul!\
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--Colin",4544,"BBCode","2007-02-22 10:54:22"
4548,349,"Thanks Paul!\
\
--Colin",4548,"BBCode","2007-02-22 10:54:22"
4549,349,"Hi Charlie--\
\
I had the passive one.  I used a pick up the world preamp\, and a direct box.\
\
--Colin",4549,"BBCode","2007-02-22 10:55:14"
4564,873,"Hi Robin\,\
\
First\, I'd like to thank you for creating the Gypsy Jazz play-along books.  I recently purchased Volume 1 from Michael Horowitz and the format has really resonated with me.\
\
Michael has your Gig Book available for pre-order and he has been waiting 4 months for the book to become available.  I asked him how much longer until the book will be published and he suggested that I contact you for that information.  Could you give me an idea when the Gig Book will be available in the US?\
\
Best regards\,\
Stefan",4564,"BBCode","2007-02-23 13:52:40"
4566,71,"I've only played 2 gigs with the bigtone\, so it's tough to say\, but my initial impression is pretty favorable. The first gig had some major out-of-phase issues dues to the bizarre setup of the PA\, but the second gig I could hear myself quite well and I liked the tone I got well enough. I still wonder what a Scatten would sound like in a nicer instrument than my Gitane...",4424,"BBCode","2007-02-23 15:02:19"
4567,58,"I just ordered a Schatten today\, so I may be able to tell you who it sounds in a better guitar\, soon. I need to decide whether to put it into a Collins or Mateos.\
\
Charlie",4413,"BBCode","2007-02-23 17:56:31"
4569,135,"Hi Bob\,\
The back and sides are laminated Brazilian Rosewood. With shipping\, it cost a little over $3000.\
Best\,\
Alex",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-23 22:55:36"
4571,45,"Phil:\
\
hope all is well. Are you still doing the winery gigs?\
\
I've made a few copies of the JR documentary. Let me know if you want one and where to send it.\
\
Wayne nakamura",4571,"BBCode","2007-02-24 05:29:43"
4575,1072,"Did Collins do anything different on the top from his standard finishing?\
It looks to be a little darker the other pictures of Collins that I have seen. \
\
How is the sound? I want as traditional a Sel Mac sound as possible. I just sold a Dell Arte because it was a little dark and subdued.\
\
Also is the truss rod adjustable? \
\
Lastly\, Do you have a return policy?  Sorry to be a pain but I had another guitar on order from David Hodson when he passed away and I want to be sure about the Collins. I've spoken with Michael and he seems to build what I am looking for in a guitar.\
\
Thanks\,\
Bob",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-24 07:43:59"
4576,135,"Hi Bob\, \
I'm not sure what he did with the top\, but it's a very thin coating. I opted for the aluminum strips so there is no truss. it's sound has opened up a lot in the last half a year. it's got a very large sound. i asked micheal to brace it like django's guitar\, so that might have something to do with it. i'm not really doing a return policy\, but if you're in nyc\, you can come by to try it out.\
best\,\
alex",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-24 07:57:23"
4579,1072,"Unfortunately\, I live on the otherside of the states in Phoenix so would not be able to see it. \
\
Have you had to change the bridges for humidity etc.?  I like a low action but with no or very little buzzing and have had to tweak the trussrod from time to time to compensate. I know that the neck is probably very straight but do want a guitar that projects but also has a low action.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Bob",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-24 08:15:44"
4580,135,"i play with a high action\, and micheal built two bridges to compensate for the changing seasons. i haven't been pllaying much lately\, so the guitar could probably use a setup and some new strings.",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-24 08:20:11"
4583,302,"Hello Jonathon  -  \
..... Have you heard or played one of these yourself\, or heard any one's comments on them?  I think they have been out for a couple years now.   Maple back and sides\, spruce top\, F-Hole.  \
.....Can you recommend any of the mid-line used Eastman archtop jazz guitars?\
.....I am very happy with my Dell 'Arte Hommage (sitka spruce top) and got a very good sounding one with the crunchy Favino sound and play it a lot\, but I may want to start working with a traditional sounding jazz box.  I  am comfortable in a range of about $600 - $1000 at this time but can afford alot more\, just not sure how often I'd use it.  \
.....Thanks\,  Rocky (Bremerton WA/across water from Seattle)",4583,"BBCode","2007-02-24 13:33:55"
4584,181,"Hey Andreas\,\
\
Just got my tickets to Djangofest Laguna for both Saturday shows today\, so I'll definitely be seeing you there!\
\
I asked before about a possible lesson while I'm there. Do you think you'll have some time? I'll be getting into Laguna Beach at around 12 noon Saturday if all goes well. I will be staying until about 3pm Sunday. If you have any slots of time in that time period\, let me know!\
\
Otherwise\, I can just wait until you make it up to the San Francisco area.\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",4584,"BBCode","2007-02-24 17:32:06"
4585,563,"JayJay--\
\
I don't know if you'd be interested\, but I have a Saga Gitane D-500 that used to belong to Bob Quine\, who played with Lou Reed among others. It's a very nice playing guitar (in fact\, I have been playing it all day today). I'm not dying to sell it due to its history\, but I will consider it if it is what you are looking for. I'll give you details if you are interested. If you are looking for a \"small mouth\" There is one currently for sale on the forum from Sickstring. \
\
Whatever you do\, don't buy a new Cordoba. A used Saga Gitane is a much nicer instrument for about the same money. \
\
BTW\, I have a Jorgenson model\, a DG-300 that is very nice\, but also much pricier. I bought a Manouche\, so I really don't need it anymore.\
\
Whatever guitar you decide to buy\, good luck with your GJ playing. It's the most rewarding music (and the hardest) I've ever played. I hope you enjoy at much as the rest of us do.\
\
Michael Bauer",4585,"BBCode","2007-02-24 19:30:29"
4587,302,"Charlie  -  \
                Thank you for the copy of their CD that you gave me at DFNW '06!  It has solid rhythm that we all want to attain and the lead work is very good.  Ritary may not record much\, kind of llke Alfonso Ponticelli\, whose Caravan CD I enjoy\, so I am happy to have a little of Ritary and Matcho's recordings.  I also like the earthy KRUNO cd with the cymbalom on some of the cuts.  I remember that you were not as pleased with that.\
                 Good luck on your next guitar purchase!  You have had the rare  opportunity to own quite a lot of different luthier's works\, so I hope you end up with one that you are fully happy with\, maybe one of the Dupont MD 50 models you were posting questions about.\
                 \
                  Cheers\, Rocky",4587,"BBCode","2007-02-24 21:52:26"
4591,181,"Hey Andreas\,\
\
Just got my tickets to Djangofest Laguna for both Saturday shows today\, so I'll definitely be seeing you there!\
\
I asked before about a possible lesson while I'm there. Do you think you'll have some time? I'll be getting into Laguna Beach at around 12 noon Saturday if all goes well. I will be staying until about 3pm Sunday. If you have any slots of time in that time period\, let me know!\
\
Otherwise\, I can just wait until you make it up to the San Francisco area.\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",4591,"BBCode","2007-02-24 17:32:06"
4592,125,"I think we can do it on either Sat or Sun\, no problem:)\
See you on Friday!\
Regards Andreas",4584,"BBCode","2007-02-25 07:43:34"
4593,1068,"Thank you very much for your reply. I would be interested in learning more about your Saga Gitane D-500\, would it be possible to send some pics and a price? \
\
thanks.\
Jason Giroux",4593,"BBCode","2007-02-24 22:09:53"
4596,466,"I've not heard the Loar's personally but I've heard at least mixed reviews. The back and sides are laminate\, and I was reading a luthier's comentary about how the back is just as important as the top. All things considered\, you can a non-cutaway Eastman 16\"\, like a 20's-30's L-5\, for under $1600 easy. There are a couple on gbase.com\, search for Eastman 805. Also\, even the cutaway ones are pretty great\, so if you find one locally\, try that. Have you been to archtop.com - you should see if you can go by the showroom (which is in Seattle). He may well have an opinion about them\, and he has a couple Eastmans in stock and you can compare them to quote-unquote \"real\" archtop\, because he a bunch of really great vintage and hand made archtops.  Eastmans blow away any new factory made archtop with acoustic projection\, and even many luthier and vintage guitars\, but a really good vintage or luthiered guitar is something you should have played before making the decision. I got to play John Collins' 50;s D'A Excel and holy crap was that thing amazing. Still my 805 non-cut really holds its own and considering it costs under 1600 - not bad. \
\
For a couple more bucks\, I wouldn't cheap out for the Loar. Plus the resale on Eastman's is pretty good. They don't lose that much value because there are not very many of them on the market used or new. Risk is low\, upside is good.",4596,"BBCode","2007-02-25 11:38:00"
4597,302,"Jonathan  -\
                  Thanks for the website info\, Archtop in Seattle\, and general advice.  You've been very helpful.   I found much more info thru these sites\, including a long discussion on Eastman guitars\, and think I'd probably be pretty happy with the 805 model.\
                  If I buy one\, I'll probably get my old 1950 Gibson GA-75W amp reconditioned and see how that combination is!\
                  Rocky",4583,"BBCode","2007-02-25 13:31:39"
4600,563,"Jason--\
\
I will get you pictures as soon as I can\, at the latest next weekend. I'll have to get some taken. The guitar is in excellent shape\, with only a few hours playing time since I've owned it. Bob Quine had a number of Gitanes\, so I have no idea how much he played this particular one. I will say that I played several of his Gitanes and this one was the best one to my ear. It has an excellent neck as well.\
\
I am inclined to ask $450 plus shipping for the guitar. It is in perfect playing shape and of course has a \"history\" of sorts. It comes with a hard shell case\, but I have to tell you that it is not a fitted case. This guitar was made before Saga had fitted cases for the Gitanes\, and they sold them with regular accoustice guitar cases. It is quite a good case though\, actually sturdier than the newer Gitane cases.\
\
Out of curiosity\, what kind of music do you normally play? I came from an American blues/British blues-rock background\, so this GJ stuff has been a real adventure for me. I'm in my second year of it now\, and a few things are finally starting to make sense. \
\
I'll get you the pictures ASAP. \
\
Michael",4585,"BBCode","2007-02-25 18:59:01"
4601,302,"Hi Larry  -\
                 I'm interested in buying an Eastman 805 non-cutaway guitar either with or without the Armstrong floating pickup and wanted to know your opinion on them.  I play mostly gypsy jazz on a very good crunchy Favino sounding Dell 'Arte Hommage '04 Sitka Spruce top.    I've read that the 805 model has the 30's swing sound which appeals to me as I like violins\, accordians and guitars.  I seem to recall that you bought a beautiful gold color archtop a couple years ago\, so thought I'd ask you.\
..........I have a 1950 Gibson GA-75W that I'm going to spend the money fixing a short and  reconditioning and thought the 805 would sound good thru it.\
..........Rocky (Bremerton WA)",4601,"BBCode","2007-02-25 20:24:35"
4606,72,"Rocky\,\
\
Sorry to say\, but I've never played an Eastman guitar\, though I hear they are quite good for the money.  My \"swing\" archtop is a 1930's Epiphone Broadway in sunburst.  It has a spruce top and black walnut back & sides and is a real rhythm cannon!  Very loud and penetrating.  For some reason\, the black walnut gives it a real \"bell-like\" ringing quality.  I highly recommend old Epi's.  They sound and play great\, are a great bargain\, and are of historical interest.  Just my .02\, thanks for writing\, and good luck!\
\
Larry Camp",4606,"BBCode","2007-02-25 22:55:51"
4607,302,"Larry  -\
              Thanks for the reply!  I don't know how much I'm going to use an archtop for awhile\, so I will probably go ahead and buy an 805.   Thanks for the testimonial on the Epi's!\
               Rocky",4601,"BBCode","2007-02-26 00:07:42"
4610,183,"One way to share it would be to use [url=http://www.winrar.com/]WINRAR[/url] to divide into chunks that would rejoin (15 MB seems to be a pretty good starting point) and then send the parts to [url=http://www.rapidshare.com/]RAPIDSHARE[/url] where they host it for free and give you a link for distribution -- anyone can download for free from there but they try to get you to pay by slightly delaying the download starts.\
\
The problem with this\, aside from the ethical issues\, would be that everyone suddenly thinks you are their personal tech-guru...\
\
Good luck!\
\
best\,\
Norman CT/USA",4610,"BBCode","2007-02-26 10:02:45"
4614,1072,"Hello again\,\
\
I would like to make you an offer on your collins but first I wanted some additional info. I did not understand your last reply that the guitar may need a setup. Can you clarify since I would not know how to adjust the action an a guitar that did not have an adjustable truss rod without either taking it to a luthier or using a different bridge. \
\
Also I'm assuming that the neck is very straight and can accomadate lower bridges without buzzing. Is this correct. \
\
What bridge heights do you currently have?\
\
Thanks\,\
Bob",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-26 13:51:27"
4615,135,"Hi Bob\,\
I have the action pretty high (with shims it's 3/16\" from the top off 12th fret to the bottom of the low e string\, 1.5/16\" on the high e)\, but there is some buzzing on the high e. i'm not sure what causes this\, so you'd probably have to take it to a luthier. \
\
also\, i just noticed what might be a hairline crack\, about one grain away from the neck on the non-cutaway side. it runs from the 15th fret to the 19th parallel to the neck. i've seen this on a many gypsy guitars (even on a vielle reserve). it doesn't seem to affect the sound\, but it's definitely something i'd want to know about before buying a guitar. the instrument is under a lifetime warranty through micheal\, so he would definitely repair or take care of any problems.\
\
if you're still interested\, i can sell it for $1500 (I paid over $3000 with shipping). if not\, i totally understand.\
\
best\,\
alex",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-26 16:18:24"
4617,181,"Man just caught some of your recent playing on a youtube vid with Lulo and Daniel. You are absolutely smokin! \
\
We gotta get together and do some picking sometime. \
\
-v",4617,"BBCode","2007-02-26 15:24:11"
4618,726,"Would love to my friend! However\, I'm currently living in Shanghai\, China. Any chance of you coming out? Of course if you plan to go to Samois this year we MUST meet up there. I like your playing too man\, thanks for the kind words! Ever come over to Asia??\
\
Doug",4618,"BBCode","2007-02-26 18:07:14"
4619,36,"Hey Michael\,\
\
 I just noticed a couple of grammatical errors/typos in the sample pages on the website\, and thought I would point them out in case it hasn't been printed yet and is not too late to make changes.  Copyediting is my forte :)\
\
\
Sample 1 (p.38):\
- 4th line of first paragraph should have \"than\" not \"then\"\
\
Sample 2 (p.49): \
- the word \"more\" in line 4 of first paragraph is redundant and should be deleted.  Or you could delete \"increasingly\" instead.\
- third line of Django's quotation should read \"came\" not \"cam\"\
\
From the samples the book looks good! \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Nick",4619,"BBCode","2007-02-26 17:39:48"
4620,9,"Gee...next time I should send you a copy to edit!\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",4620,"BBCode","2007-02-26 18:11:44"
4624,36,"Hey Michael\,\
\
To be honest\, I'm glad you didn't since I would have used it to procrastinate instead of writing my thesis  :shock:   However\, when I've finished my thesis if you ever need me to look over any copy don't hesitate to ask - I seem to have a knack for it :)\
\
Nick\
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[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]Gee...next time I should send you a copy to edit!\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm[/quote]",4619,"BBCode","2007-02-26 18:45:21"
4626,181,"Ni Hao ! What are you doing there? Is this for Saga? \
\
My stepmom lives in China near Shanghai and I have lots of family in Hong Kong but I haven't been out to visit in a couple of years. It's tough for Chinese-looking people like me to travel out there\, cause people expect me to understand what they're saying when I'm probably as lost as any other tourist. But if I go anytime soon\, I'll definitely know who to look up.\
\
I'm still thinking about Samois. I'd like to do it again\, but it's definitely a big time/cash commitment.",4617,"BBCode","2007-02-26 18:53:03"
4627,9,"[quote=\"nwilkins\"]Hey Michael\,\
\
To be honest\, I'm glad you didn't since I would have used it to procrastinate instead of writing my thesis [/quote]\
\
Wouldn't want to do that! I did my fieldwork 6 years ago and still haven't finished my dissertation. Maybe I'll just hand my committee a copy of Gypsy Rhythm.  :D \
\
'm",4620,"BBCode","2007-02-26 18:58:02"
4628,726,"That's cool man. I used to live in Beijing and I have a degree in Chinese so language is not a problem for me. I love HK and need to go there once in a while so let me know if you go. Ya I know about Samois being a big time/cash investment but I've never been so I'll try to go this year. anyway\, if not here or in France\, we'll be sure to jam next time I'm in town to visit! and yes\, I'm working here now for Saga but not with the Gitanes so much as our violin family items :(\
All the best!\
Doug",4618,"BBCode","2007-02-26 18:58:37"
4629,135,"If you'd like I can email a .mov clip of me playing the collins.",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-26 19:00:27"
4631,1048,"You should post that jimmy rosenburg documentary on youtube. If it is against the copyright they will simply remove it\, but if not they will keep it up. I could post it for you if you don't know how.",4631,"BBCode","2007-02-26 14:44:28"
4635,1072,"The movie clip would be great. \
\
Thanks\,",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-26 22:02:25"
4636,135,"for some reason\, it won't upload to the forum. do you have another email address?",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-26 22:23:17"
4639,1072,"Is it possible to take a picture of the crack that you were describing? Is it a crack in the finish or does it go deeper?\
\
It sounds like something that I could get repaired but a picture would help reassure me. \
\
Thanks\,",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-26 22:29:25"
4641,1072,"Yes it's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:btencer@qwest.net\">btencer@qwest.net</a><!-- e -->",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-26 22:30:17"
4645,1072,"Alex\,\
\
I would like to accept your offer to purchase the guitar for $1500.\
\
What I would like to do is have you ship it to Michael Collins after I purchase. I'll contact Michael to arrange.\
\
Can you get the shipping costs to Collins from your residence and let me know the amount.\
\
Also\, how do you accept payment? ( If you have a telephone I could also call to coordinate everything.\
\
Thanks\,\
Bob",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-27 06:35:18"
4646,1072,"I would like to accept your offer to purchase the guitar for $1500. \
\
What I would like to do is have you ship it to Michael Collins after I purchase. I'll contact Michael to arrange. \
\
Can you get the shipping costs to Collins from your residence and let me know the amount. \
\
Also\, how do you accept payment? ( If you have a telephone I could also call to coordinate everything. \
\
Thanks\, \
Bob",4575,"BBCode","2007-02-27 07:52:57"
4647,135,"Can you call me?\
(646) 303-2342\
-Alex",4569,"BBCode","2007-02-27 07:57:11"
4651,45,"Digger:\
\
You can pay by western union money order. This is the only money order that pays immediately. All other money orders or  checks are held by my bank for 4 weeks unless you're Canadian.\
\
IF you choose to pay by Western Union please make the money order out to:\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
9 Maybourne Ave\
Toronto\, Ontario\
Canada \
M1L 2V6\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Cheers\
\
Please forward me your usual email.",4651,"BBCode","2007-02-28 03:44:53"
4652,1068,"Don't worry about the pics if it is a hassle. I know what the Gitanes look like and I take your word concerning the condition.\
\
As of now I am planning to buy your guitar but I am going to look around a little first and possibly post on this forum. Your price is fair and I definitely find it cool that it was owned by Quine as I am a Lou Reed fan and am familar with some of the stuff he did with Quine\, small world.\
\
Anyway\, give me a couple days of looking around and I will get back to you.\
\
O yeah\, I started out playing acoustic folk and blues when I was 18 (I am 25) and pretty much stuck to acoustic music since then. I spent some time living in Brazil and really got into bossa-nova\, I think it had to do with the driving and subtle rhythm of that music that hooked me. From there I became interested in other forms of jazz and swing and eventually discovered Django's stuff\, through a David Grisman album come to think of it (I play a little mandolin as well) and really got attached to it and plan to put my musical focus on it. I have been practicing with my Martin acoustic but it just doesn't do it\, so here I am looking to make my debut into the coolest genre of all time. \
\
\
thanks\,\
Jason Giroux",4593,"BBCode","2007-02-27 22:08:41"
4653,1068,"Don't worry about the pics if it is a hassle. I know what the Gitanes look like and I take your word concerning the condition.\
\
As of now I am planning to buy your guitar but I am going to look around a little first and possibly post on this forum. Your price is fair and I definitely find it cool that it was owned by Quine as I am a Lou Reed fan and am familar with some of the stuff he did with Quine\, small world.\
\
Anyway\, give me a couple days of looking around and I will get back to you.\
\
O yeah\, I started out playing acoustic folk and blues when I was 18 (I am 25) and pretty much stuck to acoustic music since then. I spent some time living in Brazil and really got into bossa-nova\, I think it had to do with the driving and subtle rhythm of that music that hooked me. From there I became interested in other forms of jazz and swing and eventually discovered Django's stuff\, through a David Grisman album come to think of it (I play a little mandolin as well) and really got attached to it and plan to put my musical focus on it. I have been practicing with my Martin acoustic but it just doesn't do it\, so here I am looking to make my debut into the coolest genre of all time. \
\
\
thanks\,\
Jason Giroux",4593,"BBCode","2007-02-27 22:09:32"
4654,563,"Pictures aren't a hassle at all. I just have to get my wife to take them. Also\, I think you are wise to look around to see what other guitars are out there. There's a lot of stuff on the forum about Gitanes and other inexpensive guitars to help you make a choice. One nice thing about the Gitanes is that for not much money\, you can put the Jorgenson model tuning keys and a better bridge and have a very nice instrument. \
\
I will be glad\, if you end up buying it\, that you will appreciate its former owner. It's important to me that its history not be lost. \
\
Brazil\, huh? Cool! I was a huge Baden Powell fan back in my college days. I lived in Switzerland for three years\, but just couldn't get into yodeling...\
\
I'll get the pics ASAP\, and you let me know whatever you decide. The important thing is that you get the instrument that's right for you.",4585,"BBCode","2007-02-28 06:48:30"
4655,230,"",4655,"BBCode","2007-02-28 06:54:31"
4656,442,"Hey JayJay\,\
Josh from Buffalo here.  I have a D-500 for sale.  I only played it for about two months and bought it new.  It's been in its case and humidified ever since.  I also have the John Jorgenson intro to GJ materials that I'd be willing to throw in.  Does come with a hardshell case.\
Make me an offer.\
Where are you located?\
Talk with you soon.\
Josh",4656,"BBCode","2007-02-28 08:18:01"
4662,1068,"I all ready have the Jorgenson materials so I would not need those\, how much would you need for just the guitar and the case?\
\
I am located in Minnesota\, any ideas how much it costs to ship a guitar?\
\
thanks for your reply\,\
Jason Giroux",4656,"BBCode","2007-02-28 12:37:29"
4663,1068,"I all ready have the Jorgenson materials so I would not need those\, how much would you need for just the guitar and the case?\
\
I am located in Minnesota\, any ideas how much it costs to ship a guitar?\
\
thanks for your reply\,\
Jason Giroux",4663,"BBCode","2007-02-28 12:37:29"
4664,442,"I think it costs about $30 (give or take) to ship a guitar properly.  I bought the guitar new for $695 only 18 months ago.  I would be willing to take $450 + shipping.\
Let me know where you're at either way.\
Thanks.\
Josh",4656,"BBCode","2007-02-28 12:41:48"
4665,302,".....Hi Jay  -\
                    I have a 2004  250M model I don't use much since I use my Dell 'Arte Hommage now I bought 18 months ago.  Josh Hegg (Whom I played with in a band for 1 year in Tacoma WA) \"tweaked\" the bridge so the Intonation is very good\,  It has a couple dings\, but otherwise is good condition.  The maple selection was better on the earlier models like mine but is only a cosmetic factor.  Comes with original hard shell case.  $400 plus about $30 for shipping.  You can have a Audio Technica AT 831B Lavalier Mike for additional $50 (MSRP $229)  that clips onto the edge of the sound hole.  I can include a couple sets of strings and some songs out of the Robin Nolan series to get you started.   I don't have a digital camera to send attach pics\, sorry.\
...........Rocky (360) 377-2197  (Bremerton WA)",4665,"BBCode","2007-02-28 13:11:24"
4668,442,"I think it costs about $30 (give or take) to ship a guitar properly.  I bought the guitar new for $695 only 18 months ago.  I would be willing to take $450 + shipping.\
Let me know where you're at either way.\
Thanks.\
Josh",4668,"BBCode","2007-02-28 12:41:48"
4669,302,"Hi Pete  - \
                 Rocky here in Bremerton WA.  I ran around with Josh Hegg 3 DFNWs back and played your Ville Reserve(sp?) at the Dog House (Michael Papillo was playing bass) and asked you\, \"Wow\, what model is this?\".  Anyway\, like you\, I like to sing and  I thought I'd ask you for a mid price decent vocal mike recommendation.  Also\, have you played or heard the Eastman 805 non-cut model patterned after the early 30's Gibson.  I'm interested in a decent archtop with the 30's sound and have heard good things about the Eastman at that price point.\
                 Jam On!   Rocky",4669,"BBCode","2007-03-01 00:09:37"
4673,343,"Hey\,\
Let's see...as far as the Eastman is concerned\, I'm not familiar with that particular model\, but most all of the Eastmans deliver a lot of bang for the buck and the workmanship is really good.\
As far as a vocal mic is concerned\, it depends on your preference.  I have three which I use.  Shure 57\, the industry standard\, for everyday stuff where I need something bulletproof.  A Rode NTK that I found used -- they're usually quite expensive -- for indoor concert (Djangofest) type gigs.  this mic is pretty much as good as they get and are great for recording as well.  Lastly\, I've been using a mic made by Heil (not sure of the model) which is modeled on an old 30's RCA mic minus the ribbon.  It's pretty bulletproof\, looks right for the bands I play in ([url=http://www.stolensweets.com]www.stolensweets.com[/url]) and has that old cardboard crisp sound of old records.  I can't recommend them enough.\
Hope all this helps...email me with any more questions.\
best\,\
Pete",4673,"BBCode","2007-03-01 09:48:25"
4674,301,"Hi jayjay\,\
\
I have a couple of books you may be interested in.\
\
Michael Horowitz's \"Gypsy Picking\" and John Jorgenson's \"Intro to Gypsy Jazz Guitar\". Both include CD's and are in like new conditon.\
\
Both of these would cost about 75.00 + shipping if bought new. I'll let you have them for 50.00 shipped Priority mail. Let me know if your interested.\
\
Thanks and good luck.\
\
Jimmy",4674,"BBCode","2007-03-01 11:44:05"
4675,301,"Hi jayjay\,\
\
I have a couple of books you may be interested in.\
\
Michael Horowitz's \"Gypsy Picking\" and John Jorgenson's \"Intro to Gypsy Jazz Guitar\". Both include CD's and are in like new conditon.\
\
Both of these would cost about 75.00 + shipping if bought new. I'll let you have them for 50.00 shipped Priority mail. Let me know if your interested.\
\
Thanks and good luck.\
\
Jimmy",4675,"BBCode","2007-03-01 11:44:05"
4676,126,"I have one I have been thinking of selling; also some instructional material\, if you are still interested.\
\
Mike A",4676,"BBCode","2007-03-01 14:21:03"
4680,1068,"yes I am still interested\, what is the condition of the guitar andf how much do you want for it? Also\, what instruction materials do you have\, I am really trying to get a copy of \"Gypsy Rhyhtm\" with the 3 cds\, Djangobooks seems to be sold out.\
\
thanks\
Jason Giroux",4676,"BBCode","2007-03-01 15:51:58"
4683,563,"I have them. Send me a reply with you e-mail addy and I will send. Can't figure out how to attach them to this message. My home e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mbauer1@comcast.net\">mbauer1@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> and my work e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Michael.Bauer@rrb.gov\">Michael.Bauer@rrb.gov</a><!-- e -->. E-mailing me might be faster. If I can figure out how to put them on the forum\, I will.",4683,"BBCode","2007-03-01 16:57:48"
4690,1068,"yes I am still looking\, could you give me some more info?\
\
thanks",4676,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:06:45"
4693,226,"Hello My Friend\,\
\
Are you able to send me a bigger scan of that fabulous photo of Django at Nice? It is totally new to me. May I also ask where you got it?\
\
As you may have read in the forums at times\, I am working on publishing a book completely dedicated to photos of Django.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Roger",4693,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:43:55"
4694,1068,"Thanks for your reply\, do you have \"Gypsy Rhytym\" by chance?\
\
Jason",4694,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:17:00"
4695,301,"Sorry\, I don't have that one. I'm not sure it's been released yet.",4674,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:51:21"
4697,1068,"Thanks for the reply\, this seems like just the package I am looking for. You don't have \"Gypsy Rythm\" by chance do you? Djangbooks seems to be sold out. Anyway\, It will probably be best if I call you to work out the details\, when is a good time to call?\
\
Thanks\
Jason",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-01 15:57:35"
4698,1068,"One more quick question\, what do you mean by tweaking the bridge? Was it a repair or just an adjustment? \
\
thanks",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-01 16:05:29"
4699,1068,"I tried to send a message earlier but it looks like it did not go through. If it did and it is just not showing up n my sent box a apologize for sending you another message.\
\
Anyway\, I am quite interested in purchasing your 250M\, it is hard for me to buy something without seeing pics first but I take your word on the condition and as long as there are no cracks or major surface damage I will be quite happy. Is there a time I can call you to figure out details and finalize everything? I figure it would be easiest to do it over the phone.\
\
thanks\,\
Jason Giroux",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:14:48"
4700,302,"Hi Jay  -  \
              Too answer your questions in the three emails I just read after getting home from work @ 3:15 am Friday:\
1)  I have Gypsy Picking.\
2)  Tweaking the bridge means slightly filing(using a Luthier's file) the pivot point where the string crosses the bridge (generally the B string intonation needs adjustment depending on bridge height) to either make it slightly longer or shorter\, whichever is needed to make the intonation consistent all the way up the fretboard.\
3)  You can call me Friday morning roughly 10 am - 1:00 pm or Friday evening 8 pm - 11 pm or Saturday morning\, or Sunday morning or evening.\
               There aren't any cracks or problems with the guitar at all.  It served me well for about 18 months and then I bought the Dell 'Arte.\
               My phone number is (360) 377-2197\
               Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-02 03:54:23"
4703,126,"My email on this site is not current. In case you are interested in the guitar\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marciero001@adelphia.net\">marciero001@adelphia.net</a><!-- e -->\
I can send pictures\, etc.\
\
Mike Arciero",4703,"BBCode","2007-03-02 06:02:33"
4704,1068,"yes I am still looking\, could you give me some more info?\
\
thanks",4704,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:06:45"
4705,1068,"yes I am still interested\, what is the condition of the guitar andf how much do you want for it? Also\, what instruction materials do you have\, I am really trying to get a copy of \"Gypsy Rhyhtm\" with the 3 cds\, Djangobooks seems to be sold out.\
\
thanks\
Jason Giroux",4704,"BBCode","2007-03-01 15:51:58"
4706,126,"I just got your PM. Did not know you could do this on-site.  Yes\, condition is very good. I will send pictures later today. $450 for the guitar. I may be able to include a case for a little more. I have several books\, including the Romane\, Horowitz Gypsy Picking\, a few others\, and can negotiate price.  \
\
Mike",4676,"BBCode","2007-03-02 06:07:04"
4710,230,"Hi Andrew - I'll try...\
\
1st you have to click NEW TOPIC\
The you must input a Subject name\
Then click BROWSE which will allow you to select your photo from your own hard drive\
Click on the photo file you want to download\, size doesn't matter\, though it may take longer to download a larger file\, then\
click Add Attachment\
Finally you must click on SUBMIT for the post to be added.\
\
Hope that works\,\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",4710,"BBCode","2007-03-02 07:09:54"
4713,194,"Hi Teddy\, \
\
Ha! I knew that you would be keen on this and I think you´re the right man to get this Picture. So I didn´t post in the forum that this Photograph is currently available on ebay!\
 \
This is the german ebay-site: \
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280088456058&rd=1&rd=1]http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... &rd=1&rd=1[/url]\
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So\, unfortunately I can´t send you a better scan. I hope you´ll go for this item and hope you get it. I am not going to bid on this. Good luck 4 u!\
\
Best\, \
Barengero",4713,"BBCode","2007-03-02 05:28:15"
4715,917,"Hi JayJay\, \
\
I'm assuming you're Jason who I've been corresponding with on my Yahoo account?  If not\, I wanted to let you know that I have two DG-255's currently for sale.  Drop me a line.\
\
Scott (Sickstring)",4715,"BBCode","2007-03-02 08:01:06"
4716,226,"Thanks Barengero. I would love to have it but I do hate bidding on sites where I cannot understand the language. Pathetic I know! - I'll have to try to steel myself and be sure my wife is not looking at what I am up to.\
\
It seems Michael Dregni is involved.\
\
Best\,\
\
Roger",4693,"BBCode","2007-03-02 08:46:22"
4719,126,"Here is  a link with some photos. \
\
For books- I have \"Le Spirit Manouche\" by Romane; two Robin Nolan books: Chord book Vol 2 and Gypsy Jazz Licks. All of these have cds. I also have Horowitz Gypsy Picking but may want to keep that; not sure. \
\
How does $500 sound for guitar and books with no case?\
\
[url=http://faculty.une.edu/cas/marciero/music/instruments2.html]http://faculty.une.edu/cas/marciero/mus ... ents2.html[/url]\
\
Mike",4676,"BBCode","2007-03-02 10:52:30"
4723,301,"Sorry\, I don't have that one. I'm not sure it's been released yet.",4675,"BBCode","2007-03-02 00:51:21"
4724,126,"Here is  a link with some photos. \
\
For books- I have \"Le Spirit Manouche\" by Romane; two Robin Nolan books: Chord book Vol 2 and Gypsy Jazz Licks. All of these have cds. I also have Horowitz Gypsy Picking but may want to keep that; not sure. \
\
How does $500 sound for guitar and books with no case?\
\
[url=http://faculty.une.edu/cas/marciero/music/instruments2.html]http://faculty.une.edu/cas/marciero/mus ... ents2.html[/url]\
\
Mike",4724,"BBCode","2007-03-02 10:52:30"
4725,126,"I just got your PM. Did not know you could do this on-site.  Yes\, condition is very good. I will send pictures later today. $450 for the guitar. I may be able to include a case for a little more. I have several books\, including the Romane\, Horowitz Gypsy Picking\, a few others\, and can negotiate price.  \
\
Mike",4724,"BBCode","2007-03-02 06:07:04"
4726,126,"My email on this site is not current. In case you are interested in the guitar\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marciero001@adelphia.net\">marciero001@adelphia.net</a><!-- e -->\
I can send pictures\, etc.\
\
Mike Arciero",4726,"BBCode","2007-03-02 06:02:33"
4729,1068,"Yes\, we have beentalking about your 500. How much would you want for one of the 255s?\
\
thanks",4729,"BBCode","2007-03-02 13:24:11"
4737,1001,"Hi Michael!\
I'm very interested in purchasing that Quine-owned D-500\,\
and am offering $550 for it.\
I have a Paypal account and could pay that way if you're still interested.  \
\
thanks for listening. Ron (Rom Kyzar\, Baltimore)",4737,"BBCode","2007-03-02 14:32:54"
4747,135,"Paul\,\
I can tell you what it cost\, but mine eventually developed a crack in the top and I had drop the price\, so I don't know if it would really matter. If it helps\, I had a lot of trouble trying to sell it at $1800.\
Best\,\
Alex",4747,"BBCode","2007-03-02 16:59:45"
4751,135,"a hair line crack near where the neck meets the body.",4747,"BBCode","2007-03-02 17:36:33"
4756,302,"Pete  -  \
             Thanks for the info on vocal mics!  I may just get a Sure 57 since I don't do a lot of singing presently.  I've been dragging around an old Shure Unisphere for 40 years\, but it sounds thin and not very good.\
             I checked out your StolenSweets website - very cool.  I need to learn St. James Infirmary.\
             Did you know that the song \"Under Paris Skies\" has lyrics?  Anyway\, there are way too many\, so I only sing one section!\
             Cheers\,  Rocky",4669,"BBCode","2007-03-02 21:46:33"
4758,126,"Please let me know if you are still interested. (Did you get my last message with the link to the pictures?)\
\
Mike",4676,"BBCode","2007-03-03 05:33:31"
4773,126,"Please let me know if you are still interested. (Did you get my last message with the link to the pictures?)\
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Mike",4724,"BBCode","2007-03-03 05:33:31"
4774,917,"Jayjay\, \
\
I'm sorry about that deluge of messages!  This PM system is a bit wacky sometimes.\
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Scott",4715,"BBCode","2007-03-03 14:40:11"
4781,563,"Ron--\
\
Please feel free to call me at (856)983-3619 or send me a number where I might reach you. Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I was up in NYC at Wrembel's Django-a-go-go.\
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Michael",4781,"BBCode","2007-03-04 06:59:49"
4786,178,"Thanks David\,\
\
I did finally find the full concert on Google. \
I sure do enjoy your band Mundo Swing. I saw your web site a while back and now I have made the connection. \
Your video page is magnifique! I really enjoy Cesar Swing's\, Well You Needn't. I perform that composition with two bands. Plus the video of Tchavolo and Fapy performing (Je suis) Seul ce soir is one of my favorites...\
\
I have all of the jazz fake books\, 22 of them that is\, all on disk in pdf format. Let me know if you would like a copy\, just email me your mailing address.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Allin (A.K.) Kibben (aka calienteflaco\, pierrelp)\
Tucson\, AZ USA\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NocFFszldQY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NocFFszldQY[/url]\
[url=http://www.hotcluboftucson.com]http://www.hotcluboftucson.com[/url]\
\
\"Knowledge is the only thing you keep when you give it away\"",4786,"BBCode","2007-03-04 14:25:37"
4790,1068,"Hello\,\
\
I was going to give you a call but since you answered all my questions in your last e-mal I suppose it is just as easy to handle this online. Are you interested in selling your \"Gypsy Picking\" book with the guitar and the mic? If so I was thinking $500 for the whole deal. Let me know. If not I would like to get the DG 250M and the mic from ya. I have a pay pal account if you want to that way or else I will send a money order\, just let me know what the best way for you is. If you have any questions or you want to take care of this on the phone my number is 507-779-0707\, feel free to call. \
\
Thanks\,\
Jason Giroux",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-04 19:19:21"
4791,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                  I can include the Gypsy Picking book with the Audio Technica Pickup\, Hard Shell Case\, guitar and shipping for $500.   I would rather have a money order since Pay Pal will charge me another 3% to receive funds.   I  phoned Josh Hegg in Tacoma and asked him how he handled his guitar sale out of state\, and he said he got  a money order and waited for it to clear.  I hope you can be a little patient with that.  I don't know your work schedule\, but I'll call Monday morning about 11 am PST (I leave for work at 3:30 pm) and talk or leave a message.\
                  I have the box and foam packing pellets that my Dell 'Arte was shipped in\, so I can pack everthing safely for you.\
                  Rocky (360) 377-2197\
                  Rockne Dick\
                  1511 Rocky Point Road NW\
                  Bremerton WA  98312",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-05 00:03:56"
4796,351,"[quote=\"CalebFSU\"]Hey man- I recently came across the video you posted of the cherokee intro slowed dow. I have been trying to learn this for a while and I think your video is great. I was wondering if you had it written out somewhere that you wouldn't mind e-mailing me? I can't seem to get some of the chords and would really like to learn this version. If you don't that cool just wanted to check with you as I had never seen this video before.\
Thanks in advance![/quote]\
Hi Cale\,\
\
I can't remeber if I answered you... Someone on manoucherie.com just posted his transcriptiion. Enjoy!\
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Bbmaj7 : x 1 3 2 3 x \
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Bb : x x 8 7 6 x \
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Faug : x x 7 6 8 x \
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Fm11: x 8 10 8 11 x \
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Bb13b9: x x 6 7 8 6 \
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Emaj9 : x 7 6 8 7 x \
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Ebmaj9: x 6 5 7 6 x \
\
Ebmaj7#5: 7 6 8 7 x x \
\
Ebmaj9: x 6 5 7 6 x \
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Ebmaj7#5: 7 6 8 7 x x \
\
A7b5 : 5 6 5 6 x x \
\
Ab7b5: 4 5 4 5 x x \
\
Abm7 : 4 x 4 4 4 x \
\
Gm7 3 x 3 3 3 x \
\
Bb: x x 8 7 6 x \
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A9: x x 7 6 8 7 \
\
C9: x x x 9 11 10 \
\
C9: x x x 7 5 6 \
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Cm9 : x x 8 7 8 x \
\
G7b9: x x 6 4 6 x \
\
Cm7 x x 5 3 3 3 \
\
Cm7: x x 1 3 1 1 \
\
B9: 2 2 1 2 2 2 \
\
pour la fin du deuxieme A \
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\
Cm9 : x x 8 7 8 x \
\
F7b5#9 : x x 6 4 6 x \
\
F13sus4: x x 8 7 8 x \
\
Bbmaj7: x x 8 7 6 5",4170,"BBCode","2007-03-05 01:07:12"
4803,1001,"Hi Michael\, I've decided to spend my funds this year on Django\
in June\, and a trip to Samois. This pleases my girlfriend greatly\
as we will be travelling and there won't be yet another guitar in the house. \
Thanks for yr reply\, but now not interested.\
\
Rom.",4737,"BBCode","2007-03-05 14:17:03"
4804,563,"Ron--\
\
No problem. I'll be at Django in June\, so lets make a point of saying hello. Samois too? I'm jealous! The wife's got the money locked up in a kitchen remodel...\
\
I'm not dying to sell the guitar\, so if you change your mind down the road\, let me know. I may still have it. It's a good guitar for any GJer\, but I'd really like it to find a home with another Quine fan. I don't want that history to be lost.\
\
Michael",4781,"BBCode","2007-03-05 14:42:55"
4807,1001,"I understand\, Robert Quine was one of my very first guitar heroes\,who's playing I sought out constantly. The Blue Mask and Live in Italy in particular.\
cheers!",4737,"BBCode","2007-03-05 14:58:53"
4808,45,"Is that you Josh?\
\
Wayne Nakamura",4808,"BBCode","2007-03-05 17:33:51"
4809,351,"Hi Wayne\,\
\
If you don't feel comfortable releasing the divx under your name\, I can do it on your behalf. I already posted several gipsy jazz videos as you can see on this page : [url=http://chtigadjo.free.fr/Vrac/my_google_videos.html]http://chtigadjo.free.fr/Vrac/my_google_videos.html[/url]\
\
I always publish videos coming from home made recordings\, or from TV broadcasted shows\, that I consider public. I never publish videos coming from DVDs.\
\
If you want me to take care of this\, don't hesitate to contact me\, I can indicate you an easy way to send me your divx.\
\
Best regards\,\
Favino881",4809,"BBCode","2007-03-05 01:04:27"
4810,45,"Is that you Josh?\
\
Wayne Nakamura",4810,"BBCode","2007-03-05 17:33:51"
4813,1068,"Hey Rocky\,\
\
Sounds good\, I will send you a money order tomorrow. I am definatly anxious to get the guitar but I understand your wanting to wait for it to clear\, any idea how long that might take? Do you think we should insure it? \
\
Sorry I missed your call today\, I have a pretty crazy schedule as of late and it looks like we are on opposite scedules. I will call you tomorrow afternoon to confirm that I sent the money order. Who do you plan on sending the guitar through? I would like to get the carrier and tracking number when you do send it so I can keep track of it and know when to expect it. Here is my address (I will also include this with the money order) \
\
Jason Giroux\
408 James Avenue\
Mankato\,MN\
56001\
\
I am really excited to my hands on this thing and start playing! Thanks for all your help.\
\
Jason Giroux",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-06 00:16:34"
4814,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                  I'll probably send it via UPS and email you with the tracking number as soon as they give it to me.   I'll also check with my bank on Tue. and ask them expected time for a money order to clear and email that info back to you.  I've had two guitars thru UPS\, neither of which were insured.  As long as they are properly packed\, there should not be any problems.\
                  Here is the website of a gypsy jazz station in Germany that you can log onto and listen to thru your computer.  You don't have to register\, or join\, but you will hear a short advertisement about every 4 or 5 songs.   Once the website is in your media player library\, you can just click on it and it will open the website connection automatically.\
             [url=http://www.live365.com/stations/hotclubdepott]http://www.live365.com/stations/hotclubdepott[/url]\
\
             Cheers\,  Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-06 03:44:45"
4815,442,"yes sir.  'tis I\
How are you?\
Thanks for the DVD.  I've been overwhelmed with work since I got it and haven't had a chance to review the entire thing (although I do remember being there) or post a review.  It appears enough good reviews are coming in that that's not a problem.  Maybe I'll wait another month until the opening sales slow down and then post another review to boost them.\
Hope you're well.",4815,"BBCode","2007-03-05 19:13:16"
4816,45,"Send me your normal email address. \
\
I tried a chinese dell'arte homage 14 fret Dhole at DFNW in Oct. I was very impressed. I finally asked alain when the chinese ones were coming out and what the quality was like and he told me that the one I'd been playing all weekend was a prototype!\
\
they were much\, much nicer than any sagas.\
\
Can't wait to try a production model.\
\
Did you see Jimmy Rosenberg?\
\
If you didn't send me your address.\
\
Cheers\
\
wayne",4808,"BBCode","2007-03-06 04:51:54"
4817,45,"Send me your normal email address. \
\
I tried a chinese dell'arte homage 14 fret Dhole at DFNW in Oct. I was very impressed. I finally asked alain when the chinese ones were coming out and what the quality was like and he told me that the one I'd been playing all weekend was a prototype!\
\
they were much\, much nicer than any sagas.\
\
Can't wait to try a production model.\
\
Did you see Jimmy Rosenberg?\
\
If you didn't send me your address.\
\
Cheers\
\
wayne",4810,"BBCode","2007-03-06 04:51:54"
4819,442,"My email address is:\
[url]bookbabik@gmail.com[/url]\
\
I have been dying to see the Jimmy Rosenberg thing.  Do you have it somewhere?\
\
I had the same experience with the wrembel model gitane at Djangofest SF last year.  I played every guitar there and that one was heads and tails above the rest.  Only a prototype though.  I wonder if the production models of these guitars will be as good as the prototypes...?  If so\, they are GREAT guitars for the money.\
\
thanks Wayne\
josh[/url]",4815,"BBCode","2007-03-06 06:11:28"
4821,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                  My bank says one day for a money order to clear!\
                  I cleaned up your guitar and put on new Argentines 1510 Loop end strings.  I will send the guitar with the strings not at full tension and the truss rod was loosened about 1/8 turn (allen wrench included) because there isn't full tension on the neck with detuned strings.  It is clockwise to tighten the truss rod when looking from tailpiece up fretboard to headstock of guitar.\
                   Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-06 15:30:17"
4822,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                  My bank says one day for a money order to clear!\
                  I cleaned up your guitar and put on new Argentines 1510 Loop end strings.  I will send the guitar with the strings not at full tension and the truss rod was loosened about 1/8 turn (allen wrench included) because there isn't full tension on the neck with detuned strings.  It is clockwise to tighten the truss rod when looking from tailpiece up fretboard to headstock of guitar.\
                   Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-06 15:31:17"
4823,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                  My bank said one day for a money order to clear.\
                  I cleaned up your guitar and put on new Argentine 1510MF loop end strings.  It looks really good now.\
                   Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-06 15:35:08"
4824,302,"HI Jason  -\
                   My bank said one day for a money order to clear!\
                   I cleaned up your guitar today\, installed new Argentine 1510MF loop end strings\, and it looks really nice!\
                   Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-06 18:34:31"
4827,1068,"Sounds great\, I can't wait! I put the money order in the mail today so you should get it in a few days\, let me know when you do.\
\
Jason Giroux",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-06 19:04:37"
4830,1068,"I tried to pm you the other day but I don't think it worked\, I just realized you need to typea subject every time. Anyway\, I just wanted to say thanks for all your help and offering me your 500\, it was tempting to get it not only because I believe it is a good guitar but also because it has a cool history\, which I imagine would be hard to part with. I found a 250M with the maple body that I could not resist and I got agood price on it as well. I am really excited to dive into some Django tunes. Thanks again for being a good representive of the Djangobooks community! :D \
\
cheers\,\
Jason",4830,"BBCode","2007-03-07 00:23:07"
4831,563,"Jason--\
\
Always a pleasure. I hope you end up loving this music as much as I do. I can guarantee you that you'll end up a better player. \
\
I don't know what part of the country you are in\, but even as a beginner\, I'd advise you to go to any workshops you can afford and can get to. Django in June was a great experience for me last year\, when I had only been at a  few months\, and what I learned there accelerated my skills enormously. If you live anywhere near Massachusetts\, I'd highly recommend it. Plus\, the concerts are unbelievably good!!!\
\
If you can find a good teacher\, I recommend it. I am lucky to have Kruno\, Barry Warhaftig of the Hot Club of Philly\, and Wrembel all nearby\, and have learned from them all. I study with Wrembel now\, and he is an outstanding teacher. \
\
Make sure you get Gypsy Picking to start with. It's the basis. Robin Nolan's book really saved me at a time when I was ready to give up. And Wrembel's book is the best basis for understanding improvization. \
\
If I can ever help in any way\, please feel free to get ahold of me. And I hope if we are ever both at a DJ event to be able to say \"hello\". Enjoy that 250M. Those maple guitars sound great\, and I'm glad you found just what you wanted. All the best to you.\
\
Michael",4831,"BBCode","2007-03-07 13:46:17"
4835,311,"Que pex blueswing?\
Checate la secciones de Gypsy picking\, repertoire y en general los posts de Ted Gottsegen\, Michael Horowitz y Andreas. Los videos y las rolas del audio archive estan chidos tambien.\
Bienvenido",4835,"BBCode","2007-03-07 15:43:03"
4839,1082,"yeah sta chilo el forum \
\
\
mañana jamiamos\
\
shilo",4839,"BBCode","2007-03-07 15:50:15"
4841,311,"Hi Andreas.\
I`m Enrique from Mexico. Just writing to thank you again for the lesson and for the music.\
It was an honor and a real pleasure to meet you\, hope to see you soon.\
Enrique Hulsz",4841,"BBCode","2007-03-07 15:56:56"
4842,311,"Hey Vic\,\
Just writing to say hello and to keep in touch\, it was great seeing you again.\
Keep up the good work.\
Enrique Hulsz",4842,"BBCode","2007-03-07 15:58:52"
4843,311,"Hello Daniel\,\
I`m Enrique from Mexico\, just saying hi. \
Let`s stay in touch.",4843,"BBCode","2007-03-07 16:00:56"
4851,181,"Hi Enrique\,\
\
It was great seeing you as well and it was fun jamming with the Hulsz family band! \
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vicwong@gmail.com\">vicwong@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Let me know if you're ever in the San Francisco area!\
\
-vic",4851,"BBCode","2007-03-07 16:33:10"
4852,311,"Cool Vic\, and you let me know if you ever make it down to Mexico.\
Good luck",4842,"BBCode","2007-03-07 17:59:13"
4860,311,"Shane\,\
I`m never able to catch you on googletalk\, hope we can talk soon.\
Please write.\
Enrique",4860,"BBCode","2007-03-08 21:42:12"
4873,258,"Just missed you yesterday\, sorry. How was L.A.?",4873,"BBCode","2007-03-09 04:36:08"
4874,311,"The Djangofest was awesome!! I posted a review somewhere on the forum. I told Gonzalo you said hi he said hi back\, he remembered you.\
He played great.\
Hope to catch you soon",4860,"BBCode","2007-03-09 10:48:25"
4880,1048,"Hey Shawn-\
\
I'd like a copy of those if you don't mind. my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dburdick@gmail.com\">dburdick@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
Dave",4880,"BBCode","2007-03-09 09:41:23"
4889,45,"I would like to quote from and link to your review at\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2757]viewtopic.php?t=2757[/url]\
\
I have posted a dummy page at:\
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[url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com/HM0006Testimonials.html]http://www.hyperhipmedia.com/HM0006Testimonials.html[/url]\
\
the review is at the bottom of the page. \
\
Please let me know if it's ok to use your name and quote.\
\
Cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
HyperHip Media\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",4889,"BBCode","2007-03-10 10:28:47"
4894,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                  Do you have any Gypsy Jazz CDs now?   Any thing by Django himself?  I'll burn you a  mp3 CD with some good material\, just didn't want to duplicate what you may already have.\
                  Good chance your money order will arrive here on Monday\, Tuesday at the latest.\
                  Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-10 23:58:51"
4898,858,"I will send them to you later on tonight when I arrive back home\, and I will send all the files listed and a few more I have done as well.\
\
There are a few I am currently working on such as:\
\
Hot Lips\
Vamp\
Fleche D'Or\
Exactly Like You\
\
I will send these to you as well as soon as I am finished with them",4898,"BBCode","2007-03-11 06:09:15"
4905,183,"Hi Barry\,\
\
This has no useful info or anything anyone can USE but I met Stan once at a contradance I was playing in Rockland County - it was a family camp for Jewish fams and he and his clan were attending... he came over after the first tune to comment on my approach to the material and introduced himself as Stan Ayeroff. I own his book and asked if he was the author; then I asked about the Goodman/Christian books and whether or not he knew Jorgenson. He told me he and JJ are good friends and I believe he said he lives in CA - maybe you could find out through Jorgenson.\
\
Good luck!\
Norman CT/USA",4905,"BBCode","2007-03-11 10:41:57"
4906,1068,"Hello\,\
\
I am so glad you asked about the music. I have Django's \"best of\" but have had a hard time finding anything in my town. So in short I would be very appreciative if you burned some mp3s for me and sent them along. By the way\, that radio station is great\, I have been listening to it quite a bit so thanks for the link.\
\
I too expect that the money order will arrive early this week\, just let me know.\
\
thanks again\,\
Jason Giroux",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-11 06:59:53"
4907,183,"Hi Barry\,\
\
This has no useful info or anything anyone can USE but I met Stan once at a contradance I was playing in Rockland County - it was a family camp for Jewish fams and he and his clan were attending... he came over after the first tune to comment on my approach to the material and introduced himself as Stan Ayeroff. I own his book and asked if he was the author; then I asked about the Goodman/Christian books and whether or not he knew Jorgenson. He told me he and JJ are good friends and I believe he said he lives in CA - maybe you could find out through Jorgenson.\
\
Good luck!\
Norman CT/USA",4907,"BBCode","2007-03-11 10:41:57"
4910,858,"By the way...I forgot to get your email address.  I will need it before I can send the powertab files to you.\
\
Shawn",4898,"BBCode","2007-03-11 16:42:28"
4913,4,"Hey Enrique\,\
\
It was great meeting you in Laguna!\
\
The thing that you have to remember is that gypsy rhythm is played differently on different songs. You're not going to play rhythm on \"Minor Swing\" the same way you would on \"Claire de Lune\". It's very hard to try and explain this stuff over email. We just recorded a DVD last night with Andreas and Kruno\, it'll be out in a few months. The show was great! \
\
The only recommendations that I can give you is to listen and play along with a lot of CDs and videos (especially ones that you like)\, and to be really honest with yourself when you don't hear something that's right. Try to work hard to synch up exactly with what you hear. Eventually you will hear what the rhythm guitarists are doing and work with that.\
\
Best\,\
\
TeddyG",4913,"BBCode","2007-03-12 11:21:51"
4916,9,"Hi...do you have contact info for Peter? I'd like to order some of these CDs for DjangoBooks. The email address on their site doesn't work.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",4916,"BBCode","2007-03-12 12:52:30"
4917,457,"I have a HUGE divX (over 600MB) with no means to compress it to post it online (anyway\, most of the dialogues are subtitled and would become unreadable if it is compressed too much)....so I'm not quite sure how to distribute it.\
\
Any suggestions would be welcome.",4917,"BBCode","2007-03-12 13:00:55"
4918,457,"I have a HUGE divX (over 600MB) with no means to compress it to post it online (anyway\, most of the dialogues are subtitled and would become unreadable if it is compressed too much)....so I'm not quite sure how to distribute it.\
\
Any suggestions would be welcome.",4918,"BBCode","2007-03-12 13:00:55"
4927,964,"Hew Norm\,\
    I'll ask J.J. about S.A.  BTW\, you can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
   talk to you soon\,\
   Barry",4927,"BBCode","2007-03-13 11:56:43"
4928,964,"Hew Norm\,\
    I'll ask J.J. about S.A.  BTW\, you can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
   talk to you soon\,\
   Barry",4928,"BBCode","2007-03-13 11:56:43"
4929,302,"Hi Jason  -\
                 Your guitar is on the way via FEDEX HOME DELIVERY (Signature required/anyone in household).  The tracking # 045809029902097  projected delivery on Mar 17.   If per chance they don't get it to you on Saturday\, I didn't want them dropping it on your doorstep in low 30 temps if nobody home.\
                 My house humidity is 70% since I don't keep it real warm.  Yours may be low\, 25-40% and I'm guessing what low is!  You can measure with a standard household temp and humidity gauge.   you will want to boil water on the stove a couple times to bring it up.   The wood in a guitar will lose moisture too quickly\, shrink and then  possibly crack the  finish or wood if there is too large a humidity difference to begin with.  After the guitar adjusts over some time\, then you can use it at whatever your normal home humidity is.  Luthier recommendation is about 54% as I recall.\
                 If the guitar case feels quite cold\, you should wait about 12 hours before opening it\, as a quick temp. difference can cause problems also.  Just use some common sense about how long to wait.  Use a little patience here!.\
                  There is a mp3 CD with \"Djangology\" by Reinhardt\, Robin Nolan Book One (15 songs)\, Romane's \"Acoustic Quarted\" (Great rhythm! - try to get yours like this.  The 2nd song\, Danube is also known as Anniversary Song\, thou Danube is played in 4/4 while Anniversary Song is 3/4.  Patrick Saussois's \"Rythmes Gitans\" is a great CD with fuller orchestration.  Three untitled cuts by Fapy Lafertin and three more by great Serbian Gypsy Saban Bajramovic off his CD \"A Gypsy Legend\".\
                   I gathered as many of the charts and lead tabs for the Nolan Book One\, but I never had all of it and misplaced some\, but it will give you a good start.\
                   If you use a non-XLR input for the Audio Technica mic pickup\, you will need to get a low to hi matching transformer which has the XLR on one end and the normal 1/4\" Phone plug on the other for use into a normal amp Phone Plug input.  I included a $30 XLR Male/Female cable output from the Audio Technica power supply.\
                   I put new Argentine strings on my Dell 'Arte sunday and promptly broke two high E strings in a row\, then had another start unraveling on the loop end.  Josh said he runs into some inconsistent quality occasionally with them and always orders some extra single High E strings mfg John Pearse when ordering new Argentines from Michael Horowitz's website.   Anyway\, if your high E breaks when you tune it up to pitch\, just take one out of the GALI strings.\
                     There is truss rod allen wrench in guitar case\, along with a Dunlop Big Stubby pick which are the next best thing to the Wegen picks and a lot cheaper\, though I recommend you get a Wegen 2.5 mm after awhile.\
                   Well\, I can't think of anything else.  Send me an email after you play it\, etc. and feel free to email or call with additional questions.\
                    Jam On!\
                    Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-13 13:44:42"
4932,381,"Hey Shawn\,\
\
that's awful nice of you to send these out. I'm really only interested in 'Mystery Pacific' if you have the time to send it out.\
\
My email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alfrules84@yahoo.com\">alfrules84@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks a lot!\
\
Carlos",4932,"BBCode","2007-03-12 21:11:09"
4933,194,"Hi Michael\, \
\
please try \
\
peter.mettbach @googlemail.com\
\
I am not sure if Peter \"Schnecko\" Mettbach speaks or understands english (\"Gibsy Jazz\"!?!). I will call him during this week so I can tell  him your suggestion in addition. How many copies do you want to order?\
\
B.t.w.: Schnecko is planning a tour for the Rigo Winterstein Swingtett with Lulu Reinhardt. Do you think that there is any interest in the U.S.A.? I am not sure how long Lulu will be able to play\, because he appears to be sick.\
\
Best\, \
Barengero",4933,"BBCode","2007-03-13 13:45:54"
4934,358,"Hi Mathias\,\
\
I wonder if you have received the CD I  sent you with the Ivanovitch. And if you receveid my mail with my Disco as I didn't receive an answer... Actually I experiment a new thing on my mail against spams and sometimes it doesn't work and erase some e-mails!\
By the way\, would you have the kindness to send me scans from the album:\
\
Schtawo: le manouche\
La romanderie: Gypsy swing\
Rigo Winterstein: Hot club of Germany\
\
Thanks a lot... take all the time you need! And let me know if you need any record or cd\, or my disco again.\
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Here are my e-mail adress:\
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Bye\, \
stoche",4934,"BBCode","2007-03-14 08:27:55"
4938,358,"Hi Mathias\,\
\
I wonder if you have received the CD I  sent you with the Ivanovitch. And if you receveid my mail with my Disco as I didn't receive an answer... Actually I experiment a new thing on my mail against spams and sometimes it doesn't work and erase some e-mails!\
By the way\, would you have the kindness to send me scans from the album:\
\
Schtawo: le manouche\
La romanderie: Gypsy swing\
Rigo Winterstein: Hot club of Germany\
\
Thanks a lot... take all the time you need! And let me know if you need any record or cd\, or my disco again.\
\
Here are my e-mail adress:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr\">sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Bye\, \
stoche",4938,"BBCode","2007-03-14 08:27:55"
4943,858,"I have been looking for a transcription of the whole Mystery Pacific song myself\, and I would transcribe it\, but I have too many transcriptions I am working on right now to start a new one.  If you ever find a full transcription of the song including the solo let me know as I would be extremely interested myself!\
\
Maybe one of these days I will finish trancribing it.",4943,"BBCode","2007-03-14 18:24:15"
4952,135,"Hi Andreas\,\
Just curious to know if you have more footage of your band with Jimmy or Yorgui. Also\, do you know what pick Jimmy uses?\
Thanks\,\
Alex",4952,"BBCode","2007-03-15 15:45:59"
4953,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
yes I got your letter and am very very happy about it!!!! I wrote an email immediately and - you know what? - I just found this email in my Outbox - was not sent! Arrrgh!! \
\
Sorry for that. \
\
The Aliosha CDs are incredible. His voice on \"Emigrate Tango\" is old\, weak\, I know\, but what an expression!\
\
By the way: do you want to have some recordings of Dona Dumitru Siminica? I can send them to you. Please let me know.\
\
here is a list of recordings I can offer to you:\
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- Ludmila Lopato: \"Un soir au pavillon russe chez Ludmila\" Seems to be a private pressing\, the Label code number is \"LL 01\" \
\
- Valia Dimitrievitch: \"Valia presentée par Robert Hossein RCA CYL 6433 \
\
- Lalia Dimitrievitch: \"Chants du peuple rom\" Le Chant du monde LDX 74527 \
\
- Raya: \"Tsigane! Tsigane!\" Barcaly 920.318 T \
\
- Nikolai Slichenko: \"Nikolai Slichenko\" Melodia 026697 - 026698 (196?) \
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" Melodia C 04693- 4 (1974?) \
\
- Trio Romen: \"Gypsy Songs\" Melodia C 60 13181-2 (1976) \
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" (this is an EP) Melodia C 62-09355 -56 \
\
- Valentina Ponomareva (female singer from Trio Romen): Film Soundtrack \"Cruel Romance\" Melodia 60 21823 004 (1984) \
\
- Valentina Ponomareva: \"At parting I´ll tell you\" Melodia C 60 278 25 003 (a little far from \"Gypsy Jazz\"\, but nice as well) \
\
- Gagar Hoffmann: \"Toi qui ne l´écoutes pas\" Croisade 4556 B (EP) \
\
- Robert Ripa et sa guitare: \"Chansons grises\, Chansons Roses\" Vogue EPL 7136 (EP) \
\
- Robert Ripa chante les airs du film \"Ah! Quelle Equipe\" Vogue EPL 7.252 (EP) \
\
Ripa is backed by Matelot Ferret on the recordings of this this two records. \
\
- Hotclub the Zigan: Musik deutscher Zigeuner Bellaphon 19241\
\
- I can also send you the new Rigo Winterstein - Lulu Reinhardt CD. It is released in March 2007 - brandnew. I can send the tracks via Yousendit.\
\
First of all I send you the scans you asked for. I do this by email. \
\
Best regards and thank you again\, \
\
Barengero",4934,"BBCode","2007-03-15 15:58:46"
4955,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
yes I got your letter and am very very happy about it!!!! I wrote an email immediately and - you know what? - I just found this email in my Outbox - was not sent! Arrrgh!! \
\
Sorry for that. \
\
The Aliosha CDs are incredible. His voice on \"Emigrate Tango\" is old\, weak\, I know\, but what an expression!\
\
By the way: do you want to have some recordings of Dona Dumitru Siminica? I can send them to you. Please let me know.\
\
here is a list of recordings I can offer to you:\
\
- Ludmila Lopato: \"Un soir au pavillon russe chez Ludmila\" Seems to be a private pressing\, the Label code number is \"LL 01\" \
\
- Valia Dimitrievitch: \"Valia presentée par Robert Hossein RCA CYL 6433 \
\
- Lalia Dimitrievitch: \"Chants du peuple rom\" Le Chant du monde LDX 74527 \
\
- Raya: \"Tsigane! Tsigane!\" Barcaly 920.318 T \
\
- Nikolai Slichenko: \"Nikolai Slichenko\" Melodia 026697 - 026698 (196?) \
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" Melodia C 04693- 4 (1974?) \
\
- Trio Romen: \"Gypsy Songs\" Melodia C 60 13181-2 (1976) \
\
- Trio Romen: \"Trio Romen\" (this is an EP) Melodia C 62-09355 -56 \
\
- Valentina Ponomareva (female singer from Trio Romen): Film Soundtrack \"Cruel Romance\" Melodia 60 21823 004 (1984) \
\
- Valentina Ponomareva: \"At parting I´ll tell you\" Melodia C 60 278 25 003 (a little far from \"Gypsy Jazz\"\, but nice as well) \
\
- Gagar Hoffmann: \"Toi qui ne l´écoutes pas\" Croisade 4556 B (EP) \
\
- Robert Ripa et sa guitare: \"Chansons grises\, Chansons Roses\" Vogue EPL 7136 (EP) \
\
- Robert Ripa chante les airs du film \"Ah! Quelle Equipe\" Vogue EPL 7.252 (EP) \
\
Ripa is backed by Matelot Ferret on the recordings of this this two records. \
\
- Hotclub the Zigan: Musik deutscher Zigeuner Bellaphon 19241\
\
- I can also send you the new Rigo Winterstein - Lulu Reinhardt CD. It is released in March 2007 - brandnew. I can send the tracks via Yousendit.\
\
First of all I send you the scans you asked for. I do this by email. \
\
Best regards and thank you again\, \
\
Barengero",4955,"BBCode","2007-03-15 15:58:46"
4956,14,"hi:\
in almost 4 years of playing this style i have found only 1 good resourse for connecting arpeggios.\
it came from the old gadjodrom site.....it is rudimentary arps over real songs...swing gitan \, all of me etc.\
\
email me and give me your email and i will share with you.\
\
\
david",4956,"BBCode","2007-03-17 08:07:40"
4957,14,"hi:\
in almost 4 years of playing this style i have found only 1 good resourse for connecting arpeggios.\
it came from the old gadjodrom site.....it is rudimentary arps over real songs...swing gitan \, all of me etc.\
\
email me and give me your email and i will share with you.\
\
\
david",4957,"BBCode","2007-03-17 08:08:24"
4961,612,"Hi David\,\
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I forgot to provide my email in the last message.\
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Thanks mate.\
Steve",4961,"BBCode","2007-03-17 08:41:23"
4962,612,"Hi David\,\
\
Thanks for the offer. Please forward on the link. Much obliged. I'm relatively new to the style and begining to realise it's a lifelong task. I like to think I'm making progress\, but some days I wonder. The linked arpeggios examples will be a huge help I think.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Steve",4961,"BBCode","2007-03-17 08:37:05"
4963,125,"Thanks man\, a pleasure to meet you!\
All the best and see you sonn.\
Andreas",4841,"BBCode","2007-03-17 13:57:43"
4968,405,"hi josh\, we're unable to find the proper wrench to adjust the truss rod on a gitane jorgensen 300.  would you please tell me what size wrench is used. thank you",4968,"BBCode","2007-03-17 14:30:15"
4969,95,"I can send you one if that makes it easier. What is your address?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4969,"BBCode","2007-03-17 20:12:27"
4972,1021,"thanks for the message David\,\
\
I would definitely appreciate any help\, my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:timmyhawken@hotmail.com\">timmyhawken@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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thanks\
\
Tim",4972,"BBCode","2007-03-17 21:21:20"
4975,45,"I would like to quote from and link to your review at\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2757]viewtopic.php?t=2757[/url]\
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I have posted a dummy page at:\
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[url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com/HM0006Testimonials.html]http://www.hyperhipmedia.com/HM0006Testimonials.html[/url]\
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the review is at the bottom of the page. \
\
Please let me know if it's ok to use your name and quote.\
\
Cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
HyperHip Media\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",4975,"BBCode","2007-03-10 10:28:47"
4977,75,"Hi\,\
Sorry for not answering earlier (I was on holidays).\
You can put the review or part of it on your page.\
I don't have any problem with this (though there might be some spelling/grammar/english mistakes in it :) )\
Anyway thanks for making this DVD\, it's is really a great instructional material and puting french subtitles was a great idea ! \
\
Regards\,\
Raphaël",4977,"BBCode","2007-03-18 06:51:54"
4978,405,"hi josh\, that would be too cool !  my address is 8749 w. meadow dr\
   peoria\, az  85382   my full name is james hart. i was going thru my toolbox trying everything\, still didn't find a wrench to fit. i certainly would appreciate it.  what should i pay ???   thank you   james",4968,"BBCode","2007-03-18 06:01:52"
4979,95,"James\,\
\
I'll get it in the mail to you. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",4969,"BBCode","2007-03-18 15:12:18"
4982,45,"Digger:\
\
You can pay by western union money order. This is the only money order that pays immediately. All other money orders or  checks are held by my bank for 4 weeks unless you're Canadian.\
\
IF you choose to pay by Western Union please make the money order out to:\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
9 Maybourne Ave\
Toronto\, Ontario\
Canada \
M1L 2V6\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Cheers\
\
Please forward me your usual email.",4982,"BBCode","2007-02-28 03:44:53"
4984,473,"Wayne\, I've only just noticed this\, sorry.\
I sent 10 euros with a covering note last week\,\
Cheers\,\
Andrew.",4984,"BBCode","2007-03-19 09:26:41"
4987,1068,"Hey Rocky\,\
\
The guitar arrived on Saturday and I am quite pleased with it\, thank you. Also thank you for the CD and the tips about humidity and temperature. I bought a humidifier and after much effort managed to bring the humidity up to 55% from 30%\, it has been a really dry winter here but I did not realize it was that dry. It does get really humid in the summer here\, do I need to keep the humidity lower during the summer or is it just a matter of keeping it stable? \
\
Anyway\, thanks again. I really appreciate your going above and beyond in this transaction and it has really helped make my entry into gypsy jazz easy and enjoyable.\
\
thanks again\,\
Jason Giroux",4697,"BBCode","2007-03-19 18:39:23"
4988,1068,"I am actually located in Minnesota near the Twin Cities\, a long way from Massachusetts. I am looking for teachers in the area though\, there is a Hot club of the Twin Cities which I plan to contact about finding a teacher. My plan is to work out of the gypsy picking book for a while and getting some of the patterns under my belt before taking lessons\, do you think this is a good approach or would you recommend getting a teacher right away?\
\
cheers\,\
Jason",4830,"BBCode","2007-03-19 18:45:03"
4989,563,"I did Django on electric for six months with no idea what I was doing\, then got Gypsy Picking and Wrembel's book\, which really helped\, but it wasn't until I sat doen with Mike Horowitz at Django in June that I really felt I understood how to hold the pick\, and even then I just learned something new about that from Alphonso Ponticelli at Django-a-go-go up in NYC. \
\
A teacher\, at least a good one\, can accelerate your learning curve beyond belief. This is hard stuff\, at least for me\, and I have learned something useful in every lesson and seminar. I had lessons from a good player who was a bad teacher though (at least for me)\, and it discouraged me so much that I couldn't touch the guitar for three days after each lesson. I'm lucky in that where I live has a lot of quality players. Kruno Spisic intervened and restored my belief that I could play\, and Wrembel is really teaching me the guitar like I have never understood it before. I've been in seminars with Wrembel\, Mike H.\, Ponticelli\, Denis Chang\, and Pablo Robin of Am Ketenes\, and got something good from each of them. If you see that someone is coming to your area to play\, contact them and try to arrange a lesson\, or see if they are doing seminars. And find a teacher that you can learn from. How well he plays is less important than how well he teaches. Good luck. I am sure you can find someone. Post a message on the forum about finding a teacher in the Twin Cities area\, and I am sure someone will direct you. That's how I found Kruno and the other guy here in Philly. If you can ever get to an event like D in J\, you will learn a ton and have stuff to work on for months. Going to that event was the pivotal point for me. I met Wrembel there and look what that led to!\
\
I hope you are enjoying your new axe? I'll bet you love it! Aren't they great to play...even just to look at? I want to get a maple body one day. I've only played one and it sounded really good. \
\
Best of luck finding a teacher and keep in touch.",4831,"BBCode","2007-03-20 06:54:10"
4995,302,"Jason  - \
                I wasn't aware of the humidity factor until reading about it a year ago.  These SAGA Gitanes are pretty strongly built and I was most concerned about the large difference in our humidities for the guitar to quickly adjust too afrter you opened it.   My house has been about 45% to low 70% over life of the Gitane\, so I don't think it is critical with these models.  But since you have a humidifier\, you can probably keep it in a range of 45% to 65% and not expect any problems and also have a pretty consistent good tone from the guitar.   If I owned an expensive thin-top Dupont or Favino or Shelly Park\, I'd be more aware of the humidity.\
                Good luck with your progress and listen to lots of gypsy music and don't let the little depressions about how quick you advance stop you from playing!\
                Cheers\,  Rocky",4665,"BBCode","2007-03-20 14:50:53"
5003,25,"Hi Francois:\
Would you be so kind as to send me the mp3 of Ulmer's version of Si Tu Savais? I would like to include a short clip of it on the Django in June website so people can hear the melody clearly. I would like to do the same with Ou Est Tu Mon Amour if you can recommend a good version of that as well.\
\
By the way\, I hope to make it to Samois this year. Since my event\, Django in June is growing\, I think it is probably a good idea for me to meet more artists who may be interested in coming over to teach or perform. If you would like to meet for a Pernod while I am in France\, just let me know and I'll keep you informed of my travel plans\
\
Thanks very much\,\
Andrew\
\
DjangoinJune.com",5003,"BBCode","2007-03-22 08:43:18"
5004,203,"Hi Andrew\,\
\
No problem\, here is a mp3 of 'Si tu savais' sung by Georges Ulmer himself.\
Unfortunately\, I don't have the equivalent for 'Où es-tu mon Amour?'.\
Hope you'll get to Samois\, I must confess\, that I have never been there (I don't like to much the crowd and the heat\, which are two good reasons).\
But may be the opportunity of a free Pernod will make me change my mind.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5004,"BBCode","2007-03-22 14:28:26"
5006,1068,"Thanks for the tip\, I dropped Robert an e-mail and told you say hi!\
\
Jason",5006,"BBCode","2007-03-22 23:07:55"
5007,583,"Hi Bob\, so which is louder in an acoustic setting\, an Archtop or Selmer Maccaferri? Having looked at your photo of your guitar collection\, i would have to say your Archtop has to be much louder than any of your Macs. Cheers\, Andy K. (TenorClef)",5007,"BBCode","2007-03-19 08:38:06"
5008,252,"My Selmac is the loudest by a pretty good margin. The Busato is second - the Park just behind it\, followed by the archtop. The responsive top of the Selmacs has much more whack. The tone of the archtop is more focused but the volume just can't hang with a (good) Selmac. I've had soft voiced Selmacs and sold/gave them away - so not all have monster voices. Of the reasonably priced factory guitars I can really only recommend the Gitane John Jorgenson 300 as consistently having a powerful voice. I'm sure there must be a soft voiced one out there - but I've played several of them and haven't come across a timid one yet. The tone isn't \"spot on\" Gypsy - but its a very nice tone and the power is there. Loaded with 11's - a good JJ300 will stand toe to toe with a good Favino for sheer power. If Gitane ever figures out how to dial in the tone a bit more on the JJ300 while keeping that power... man... that would be enough to give Jean Favino and Shelley Park cold chills down their spines.",5008,"BBCode","2007-03-23 00:39:12"
5011,612,"test",5011,"BBCode","2007-03-23 05:39:28"
5012,612,"hey mate\, contact keith stephen who lives in morpeth I think. he's a great gypsy player and gives lessons too.\
\
I used to live in newcastle until last year.\
\
cheers\,\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sherry.steve@gmail.com\">sherry.steve@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",5012,"BBCode","2007-03-24 05:16:03"
5013,1068,"Thanks for the tip\, I dropped Robert an e-mail and told you say hi!\
\
Jason",4830,"BBCode","2007-03-22 23:07:55"
5014,405,"hi ssherry\, i recently went through learning a bit about this\, between the websites and a teacher heres what i have distilled... play through a tune using each chords arpeggio with one note per beat\, or four notes per bar in 4/4\, at first dont even worry about staying in rhythm or speed\, at the end of each measure\, be on a note that is one or two frets away from a note in the next chord.  for example\, going from Amin to Dmin\,  you could play e..a..c..e.. with the next note being either the d or the f from the Dmin chord.  and on the E7 chord\, be sure to practice including  the f  ( b9 ) on your way back to Amin.  also\, dont stick to just the arpeggios\, use scale notes\, esp the 6th and 9th to help you get to the next chord\, or to rest on\, but in the beginning use just basic maj and min arp shapes.   of course\, getting a django transcription book and memorizing a few of his licks in several keys and in different octaves also has very nice results.  good luck      blindjimmy",5014,"BBCode","2007-03-23 16:01:45"
5016,405,"hi ssherry\, i recently went through learning a bit about this\, between the websites and a teacher heres what i have distilled... play through a tune using each chords arpeggio with one note per beat\, or four notes per bar in 4/4\, at first dont even worry about staying in rhythm or speed\, at the end of each measure\, be on a note that is one or two frets away from a note in the next chord.  for example\, going from Amin to Dmin\,  you could play e..a..c..e.. with the next note being either the d or the f from the Dmin chord.  and on the E7 chord\, be sure to practice including  the f  ( b9 ) on your way back to Amin.  also\, dont stick to just the arpeggios\, use scale notes\, esp the 6th and 9th to help you get to the next chord\, or to rest on\, but in the beginning use just basic maj and min arp shapes.   of course\, getting a django transcription book and memorizing a few of his licks in several keys and in different octaves also has very nice results.  good luck      blindjimmy",5016,"BBCode","2007-03-23 16:01:45"
5017,612,"hey blindjimmy\,\
\
thanks for the info mate\, much obliged. I'll work on that tonight and and let you know how I get on. You've explained it very well indeed\, thanks again.\
\
Cheers\,\
Steve   Sherry",5014,"BBCode","2007-03-23 17:47:18"
5018,405,"hi josh\, i got the wrench in the mail\, that was soooo cool of you\, thank you \, super cool\,  super thanks !!!!!!!!!",5018,"BBCode","2007-03-23 16:03:23"
5019,95,"Great man! Glad to hook you up.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",5019,"BBCode","2007-03-23 18:07:03"
5020,612,"hey blindjimmy\,\
\
thanks for the info mate\, much obliged. I'll work on that tonight and and let you know how I get on. You've explained it very well indeed\, thanks again.\
\
Cheers\,\
Steve   Sherry",5020,"BBCode","2007-03-23 17:47:18"
5022,405,"certainly\, stick with it\, day after day\, week after week\, it works !  \
i'd be glad to hear about your progress.  best wishes   blindjimmy",5014,"BBCode","2007-03-23 18:18:36"
5023,405,"certainly\, stick with it\, day after day\, week after week\, it works !  \
i'd be glad to hear about your progress.  best wishes   blindjimmy",5016,"BBCode","2007-03-23 18:18:36"
5026,36,"Hey Dennis\,\
\
I'm just wondering if you have any insight into travelling to the States to play - isn't there some kind of visa you have to purchase in order to perform music as a non-citizen in the US?  Thanks\,\
\
Nick",5026,"BBCode","2007-03-24 21:32:17"
5028,3,"Hi Nick\
\
Ya it's very tricky to play in the US\, you need a work permit for that. I came close to getting in trouble once. I told them I was a musician and just visiting\, but they decided to google my name\, luckily my site was still under construction\, and I didn't have as much presence on the internet.. that was a few years ago.. now if they do that\, i'm fucked.\
\
what certain festivals ask european artists to do is just have them say they're coming to visit; so far it's worked out for the artists\, and usually the artists travel alone or in pairs\, so it often works out... When Ritary played in NY\, they came as a trio\, but they came without instruments.\
\
If you're travelling with the whole band\, it can get tricky but if you're good and lucky enough\, you can get by\, just tell them you're going to play at a friend's wedding or something\, i have friends who do that when they play gigs in vermont..\
\
So do you think there's a possibility for me to play a few gigs in halifax around mid to end of may?\
\
D",5028,"BBCode","2007-03-25 09:29:08"
5032,36,"Hey Dennis\, thanks for the info.  So most presenters ask the musicians to get around it instead of paying for legit work visas?  Makes sense since the whole system is completely ridiculous - I think it takes 120 days or something to get one\, or if you want one in 15 days you can just pay the express fee of $1000!\
\
anyway\, re playing in Halifax\, our CD release will be on May 17 or 18\, so if you want to come down we can definitely play a Thursday club gig with a smaller band\, but it is up in the air whether we will be playing a full band gig before Django in June (which I assume you're attending) - I can check with the band and try to schedule something for early June if you like.  Then you'd have two gigs to come down for.\
\
Nick",5026,"BBCode","2007-03-26 04:44:59"
5034,707,"Hi Dennis..i tried to send you a message using my-space but to no avail.....i heard you know a ittle of the gypsy language and wanted to find out some info from you....if possible email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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cheers\,\
\
robin",5034,"BBCode","2007-03-26 10:49:26"
5035,3,"Hi Robin I actually emailed you about it\, i guess u didn't receive it\, i'll try one more time",5035,"BBCode","2007-03-26 11:38:20"
5036,3,"i sent out an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> on march 24 \, i'll send it again",5035,"BBCode","2007-03-26 11:40:26"
5039,58,"I may be selling my 2003 Park Montmartre. I'm in Salt Lake City. Let me know if you want more info.\
\
Charlie",5039,"BBCode","2007-03-26 13:28:08"
5047,1093,"Im playing a few month gypsy guitar\,\,but I can get nice form\,\,if someone know about right arm position\,please let me know.\
 Arm put on side guitar? or arm should put on from end pin side??\
sorry my poor english.",5047,"BBCode","2007-03-27 08:30:00"
5051,358,"Salut mich-mich...\
Tu veux une copie...?",5051,"BBCode","2007-03-27 13:04:04"
5053,1105,"Hi Michael\
\
I just tried ordering the book you recommended via the online order form.\
\
Hit a wall though when I had had to enter which state I'm from  - I'm in Western Australia - the drop down menu only covers US states\, and since I can't enter anything into that space\, I'm unable to proceed further.\
\
Any ideas?\
\
Best Rgds\
Rob",5053,"BBCode","2007-03-27 21:07:49"
5054,9,"Hi Rob....just scroll to the bottom of the list and pick \"Not Applicable.\"\
\
That's it!\
\
-Michael",5054,"BBCode","2007-03-27 21:10:23"
5059,1055,"Hi Teddy Baxter !  :shock: \
\
Yes I think you are right it must be Proteau with the odd bamboo for the scores of the orchestra !\
\
The 32 pages book is made by \"Chaptal Music\" in 1980 and it contains the following tunes : \
\
- Mano\
- Babik\
- Vette\
- Improvisation sur un thème mineur\
- Pèche à la mouche\
- Swing 48\
- Duke and Dukie\
- Django's blues\
- What kind of friend\
- Les yeux noirs\
- Minor Blues\
\
and a few characteristics of Django's playing with tabs\
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\
\
\
Best \
\
Marc Masselin",5059,"BBCode","2007-03-28 03:25:19"
5061,817,"Hello\,\
 \
My name is Peter Nario-Redmond.  I moved to the Cleveland\, OH area 6 months ago.  I moved from the Portland\, OR area where djam opportunities are available multiple times per week and I am really missing playing this music.  Anyhow\, I am a guitar player that is looking to connect to play gypsy jazz.  Cleveland does not have a gypsy jazz band (at least I have not found one here yet) nor a gyspy djam scene.  Buffalo is not too far from Cleveland for an occasional djam.  Do you know if there is an existing djam scene or are you interested in getting together some time to play some gypsy jazz?\
 \
Regards\,\
Peter Nario-Redmond",5061,"BBCode","2007-03-28 08:56:09"
5062,817,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Did you move to Cleveland?  We live in Beachwood.  Would love to get together and play some music with you anytime.\
\
Regards\,\
Pete",3185,"BBCode","2007-03-28 08:57:40"
5063,817,"Hello\,\
 \
My name is Peter Nario-Redmond.  I moved to the Cleveland\, OH area 6 months ago.  I moved from the Portland\, OR area where djam opportunities are available multiple times per week and I am really missing playing this music.  Anyhow\, I am a guitar player that is looking to connect to play gypsy jazz.  Cleveland does not have a gypsy jazz band (at least I have not found one here yet) nor a gyspy djam scene.  Buffalo is not too far from Cleveland for an occasional djam.  Do you know if there is an existing djam scene or are you interested in getting together some time to play some gypsy jazz?\
 \
Regards\,\
Peter Nario-Redmond",5063,"BBCode","2007-03-28 08:56:09"
5064,442,"Always love getting together to Djam.\
I\"m actually trying to get to Cleveland for a show or two.  DO you know any good venues to check out?  We're doing a few shows in Erie PA which is halfway from BUffalo to the land of Cleve\, so I'd love to head your way.  But of course\, we're always up for more GJheads our way too.  Let me know if you're ever headed to B-lo.  We play 3 or four times/week in town\, so there's always something to catch. \
On another note\, I'm working on bringing in Wrembel or Kruno or both up for a show.  Would you travel to make a show like that?\
Hope to meet/see you soon.\
Going to Django in June?",5061,"BBCode","2007-03-28 09:20:35"
5067,1055,"hello Roger\,\
\
I just couldn't imagine it was you under that nose and moustache but the style\, \"The Search\" after all it was clear.\
\
\
Best\
\
\
Marc",5059,"BBCode","2007-03-28 10:27:02"
5068,583,"Oh thats great news\, that explains a lot too. I've tried pretty hard to steer away from electric guitars these last few years to create a more acoustic sound in my jazz 5tet\, the bassist uses a double bass now rather than a bass guitar\, and the rest of the band are acoustic too\, tenor sax\, drums and piano (ok its a clav but you can't always rely on a acoustic piano being available at gigs)\, the Selmer style guitars are just great for volume and with a condenser mic i get just that little lift to be heard when soloing over the drums. Thanks for your input its has been very helpful and also the other information too regarding mics. I just need to buy a nice quality condenser mic now without breaking the bank\, i'm trying to figure if the AKG 1000 is better than the Rode NT-3 or if their about the same quality wise or if my budget $30 condenser is sufficent. Thanks again\, Andrew.",5007,"BBCode","2007-03-23 02:02:32"
5070,817,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Did you move to Cleveland?  We live in Beachwood.  Would love to get together and play some music with you anytime.\
\
Regards\,\
Pete",3212,"BBCode","2007-03-28 08:57:40"
5071,60,"Hi Pete\,\
Good to hear from you.  I am still trying to sell my house here in VA.  Had a deal fall through yesterday but hope it won't be long til something works out.  Will definitely give you a shout when we hit town.\
Chris",3185,"BBCode","2007-03-28 13:40:50"
5080,60,"Hi Pete\,\
Good to hear from you.  I am still trying to sell my house here in VA.  Had a deal fall through yesterday but hope it won't be long til something works out.  Will definitely give you a shout when we hit town.\
Chris",3202,"BBCode","2007-03-28 13:40:50"
5081,442,"Always love getting together to Djam.\
I\"m actually trying to get to Cleveland for a show or two.  DO you know any good venues to check out?  We're doing a few shows in Erie PA which is halfway from BUffalo to the land of Cleve\, so I'd love to head your way.  But of course\, we're always up for more GJheads our way too.  Let me know if you're ever headed to B-lo.  We play 3 or four times/week in town\, so there's always something to catch. \
On another note\, I'm working on bringing in Wrembel or Kruno or both up for a show.  Would you travel to make a show like that?\
Hope to meet/see you soon.\
Going to Django in June?",5081,"BBCode","2007-03-28 09:20:35"
5082,817,"Hot Club of Detroit played a club called Night Town in February - think it was a good night for the band\, audience\, and producer (looked like a fairly good crowd and there was a $15 cover on a Thursday night).  Night Town has a \"real\" jazz club vibe.  [url=http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/]http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/[/url]  Not sure if you have a rep to work opportunities like this\, but if not\, I would be happy to hand deliver a press kit/demo to Jim Wadsworth (produces the shows at Night Town).\
\
We have a \"wine region\" east of Cleveland - primarily Ashtabula county.  Not sure what the $$$ potential is for the band but I think GJ is usually a good fit for the winery crowd.  [url=http://ci.ashtabula.oh.us/wineries.htm]http://ci.ashtabula.oh.us/wineries.htm[/url]\
\
Other possibilities that I know less about but often host jazz shows:\
The Cleveland Bop Stop - [url=http://www.clevelandbopstop.com/]http://www.clevelandbopstop.com/[/url]\
Wilberts Food and Music - [url=http://www.wilbertsmusic.com/]http://www.wilbertsmusic.com/[/url]\
Barking Spider Tavern (I think the pay is low here but I am not certain - this is an acoustic music venue and may be a good 2nd gig for you to tac onto a primary gig) - [url=http://www.barkingspidertavern.com/]http://www.barkingspidertavern.com/[/url]\
\
I am sure there are a host of other opportunities around town that I do not know about - many restaurants / clubs where GJ would make sense.\
\
I would definitely travel for Kruno and/or Wrembel on a Friday or Saturday night - would try to make it for the other nights of the week but that may be tough.  I have seen them both play on the west coast and they are both fantastic.\
\
Not planning on Django in June - scheduling conflict.\
\
Please let me know if you organize a djam\, etc.   I look forward to meeting you soon.\
\
WML\,\
Pete",5061,"BBCode","2007-03-29 08:04:53"
5083,817,"Hot Club of Detroit played a club called Night Town in February - think it was a good night for the band\, audience\, and producer (looked like a fairly good crowd and there was a $15 cover on a Thursday night).  Night Town has a \"real\" jazz club vibe.  [url=http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/]http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/[/url]  Not sure if you have a rep to work opportunities like this\, but if not\, I would be happy to hand deliver a press kit/demo to Jim Wadsworth (produces the shows at Night Town).\
\
We have a \"wine region\" east of Cleveland - primarily Ashtabula county.  Not sure what the $$$ potential is for the band but I think GJ is usually a good fit for the winery crowd.  [url=http://ci.ashtabula.oh.us/wineries.htm]http://ci.ashtabula.oh.us/wineries.htm[/url]\
\
Other possibilities that I know less about but often host jazz shows:\
The Cleveland Bop Stop - [url=http://www.clevelandbopstop.com/]http://www.clevelandbopstop.com/[/url]\
Wilberts Food and Music - [url=http://www.wilbertsmusic.com/]http://www.wilbertsmusic.com/[/url]\
Barking Spider Tavern (I think the pay is low here but I am not certain - this is an acoustic music venue and may be a good 2nd gig for you to tac onto a primary gig) - [url=http://www.barkingspidertavern.com/]http://www.barkingspidertavern.com/[/url]\
\
I am sure there are a host of other opportunities around town that I do not know about - many restaurants / clubs where GJ would make sense.\
\
I would definitely travel for Kruno and/or Wrembel on a Friday or Saturday night - would try to make it for the other nights of the week but that may be tough.  I have seen them both play on the west coast and they are both fantastic.\
\
Not planning on Django in June - scheduling conflict.\
\
Please let me know if you organize a djam\, etc.   I look forward to meeting you soon.\
\
WML\,\
Pete",5063,"BBCode","2007-03-29 08:04:53"
5084,442,"Wow Pete!!!\
Thanks Man!\
I'll check these out and get back to you.\
I'll be sure to keep you posted about jamming and concerts up here too.\
Let me know if you're ever available or headed this way\, and we'll have to meet up.\
Thanks again.\
Josh",5061,"BBCode","2007-03-29 08:08:23"
5085,1109,"like to play gypsy jazz music. \
Is there any interest of playing together?\
I play guitar. \
Tel. 079 445 85 20",5085,"BBCode","2007-03-29 08:16:12"
5086,442,"Wow Pete!!!\
Thanks Man!\
I'll check these out and get back to you.\
I'll be sure to keep you posted about jamming and concerts up here too.\
Let me know if you're ever available or headed this way\, and we'll have to meet up.\
Thanks again.\
Josh",5081,"BBCode","2007-03-29 08:08:23"
5088,99,"Hi\, I might be interested in your Shelley Park guitar if you still have it. I live in Ontario\, Canada. Where would this guitar be shipped from?",5088,"BBCode","2007-03-30 07:09:15"
5090,548,"Hi\, the guitar would be shipped from Santa Cruz\, California\, US.....\
thanks\
Bill Ruskin",5090,"BBCode","2007-03-30 08:24:30"
5092,99,"Hi\,\
I am interested in trying out your guitar (if u still have it).\
Any chance you will be driving near Brockville On (along 401W) anytime\
soon? I could meet u there - I live between Kingston & Ottawa and driving\
to Montreal at this time would be a challenge for me.\
Thanks\,\
-c",5092,"BBCode","2007-03-30 09:15:44"
5093,99,"Hi\,\
I am interested in trying out your guitar (if u still have it).\
Any chance you will be driving near Brockville On (along 401W) anytime\
soon? I could meet u there - I live between Kingston & Ottawa and driving\
to Montreal at this time would be a challenge for me.\
Thanks\,\
-c",5093,"BBCode","2007-03-30 09:15:44"
5095,1110,"Hi\, thanks for your interest.\
Unfortunately\, I don't have a car and i'm really busy lately.\
But if you're serious and if you're looking for an excellent top quality guitar\, It's worth the move. I had many guitars in my career (Dupont\, Favino\, Anastasio) and this one is just a bomb. It's hard for me to sell it but times are tough and I need the cash (musician is a tough job).\
If you give me your e-mail address\, I'll send you more pictures.\
And if you come and buy it\, I'm ready to pay you back your gaz or bus ticket.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Lou.",5095,"BBCode","2007-03-30 11:17:15"
5097,99,"Thanks for replying dylbill\, I have a couple of other guitars to follow up on...\
I may get back in touch.\
-c",5088,"BBCode","2007-03-30 08:41:11"
5098,99,"Ok Lou\,\
\
Tell me the condition of frets\, low-med-high action\, etc.\
What's the width at the nut?\
\
Here's my email:   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@cogeco.ca\">clang440@cogeco.ca</a><!-- e -->",5092,"BBCode","2007-03-30 18:29:08"
5099,99,"Ok Lou\,\
\
Tell me the condition of frets\, low-med-high action\, etc.\
What's the width at the nut?\
\
Here's my email:   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@cogeco.ca\">clang440@cogeco.ca</a><!-- e -->",5093,"BBCode","2007-03-30 18:29:08"
5100,178,"Tommaso\,\
Email me your mailing address and I'll send you a DVD with 22 Fake Books on it. PDF files.\
Let me know if you would like a copy.\
Ciao\
A.K.\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",5100,"BBCode","2007-03-31 08:41:05"
5102,953,"hey Robin.  Yeah\, Im interested.  Do you have any pics?  We met breifly in Victoria last fall.  where are you now?  or what I mean is where is the guitar? Im a friend of Marc's... actually we live on the same island I'm on the search for a giggable guitar.",5102,"BBCode","2007-03-31 08:56:52"
5104,178,"Marco\,\
\
email me your mailing address and I'll send you a DVD with 22 Fake Books on it in PDF file format.\
Plus a CD or two.\
I am now on an Italian repertoire quest.\
Any help would be appreciated.\
Here is a copy of the DVD cover I will mail you if you are interested.\
\
Best regards and hello to Alma.\
\
Ciao\
\
A.K.\
\
A.K. Kibben\
Gypsy Kiss Productions\
6544 E. Nicaragua Dr. \
Tucson\, AZ 85730\
USA\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",5104,"BBCode","2007-03-31 08:59:48"
5107,953,"hey Robin.  Yeah\, Im interested.  Do you have any pics?  We met breifly in Victoria last fall.  where are you now?  or what I mean is where is the guitar? Im a friend of Marc's... actually we live on the same island I'm on the search for a giggable guitar.",5107,"BBCode","2007-03-31 08:56:52"
5108,707,"Hi there.......email me <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> and we'll take it from there........I can send pics.I'm (and the Guitar) are in Amsterdam.If mark has a copy of the latin Affair  or Street  cd's(Robin Nolan Trio) you can here the guitar on those recordings.\
\
cheers\,\
\
 robin",5102,"BBCode","2007-03-31 09:37:30"
5109,707,"Hi there.......email me <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> and we'll take it from there........I can send pics.I'm (and the Guitar) are in Amsterdam.If mark has a copy of the latin Affair  or Street  cd's(Robin Nolan Trio) you can here the guitar on those recordings.\
\
cheers\,\
\
 robin",5109,"BBCode","2007-03-31 09:37:30"
5110,1109,"like to play gypsy jazz music. \
Is there any interest of playing together?\
I play guitar. \
Tel. 079 445 85 20",5110,"BBCode","2007-03-29 08:16:12"
5117,591,"Hi A.K.\,\
here is my email address : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlamacchiaster@gmail.com\">tlamacchiaster@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
and thank you in advance for your gift.\
Ciao\,\
Tommaso :D",5117,"BBCode","2007-04-01 07:17:17"
5118,178,"Tommaso\,\
I need your street\, city in Italy's mailing address to mail you the DVD Disk with all the Fake Books on it.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Allin\
\
A.K. Kibben\
Gypsy Kiss Productions\
6544 E. Nicaragua Dr.\
Tucson\, AZ 85730\
USA",5100,"BBCode","2007-04-01 07:21:38"
5127,591,"My address is :\
Tommaso Lamacchia\
via P.Carnera\,21\
00142-Roma\
Italy\
\
ciao\,\
Tommaso",5117,"BBCode","2007-04-01 13:16:22"
5128,178,"Grazie\,\
\
I'll put it in the mail to you tomorrow...\
\
Ciao\,\
\
A\,K\,",5100,"BBCode","2007-04-01 14:00:31"
5131,178,"Francois\,\
\
I would be very interested in any Italian and French Sheet music that you have. You have supported me in the past not only with your great posts\, private and within the groups.\
I know I am a 53 year old Gadjo that doesn't have a lot to share with a prolific discographer such as yourself.\
I would be willing to compensate anything I receive from you in what ever manner is appropriate. All I have to offer is some of my favorite American artist such as\, and not limited to\, Frank Sinatra\, Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, Raymond Scott\, Bob Wills\, etc\, etc...\
What would you be interested in? I don't know! \
What\, if anything\, are you on a quest for and I'll see if I can come up with it for you...\
In any event\, thanks again.\
\
Your a good friend and a valuable musical partner...\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Au revoir\
\
Allin",5131,"BBCode","2007-04-02 15:51:40"
5132,118,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Thanks for the offer!  You can send it to me via <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingcaravan@gmail.com\">swingcaravan@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Hope we'll see you in a few months!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",5132,"BBCode","2007-04-02 15:57:12"
5133,178,"Greetings Stackabones\,\
\
I would like to send you a DVD with 22+ Fake Books on it in PDF format...\
Let me know if your interested...\
Just email me your snail mail address and I'll send it to you...\
I put this together for one reason...Finding all the different arrangements that artist's record of compositions...\
Rule #1... Listen to the first recording of the artist\, and or who recorded it first. You'll hear the different variations of Jazz Standards that often the original idea gets lost in the arrangement from the musicians\, artists\, that record it following. There is no right or wrong way of performing a tune. However charts\, even though that may deviate from how the composer wrote the tune\, can be a very valuable tool to have at your disposal..\
Listen to Miles Davis's of rendition of Nature Boy\, then listen to whom I thought covered it well recently is Connie Evingson...\
Go to iTunes and search the archives who has covered the tune and pick out YOUR favorite arrangement...\
I hope this helps you out...\
\
Best regards\,\
\
BTW\
\
It's a great tune!\
\
Allin\
\
A.K. Kibben\
Gypsy Kiss Productions\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
\
Here is a copy of the cover....",5133,"BBCode","2007-04-02 16:38:11"
5139,118,"Got it\, Paul\, thanks!  I'm not sure why it wasn't visible earlier...at any rate\, I'll see you in a couple of months!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",5132,"BBCode","2007-04-02 20:50:13"
5141,1016,"Allin\,\
\
I was mainly curious about the different approaches to the tune. I've heard several\, but none have been GJ. Just ordered the Django in Rome set so I could hear Nature Boy\, as well as those final years. \
\
I'm new to GJ\, but not to music (played for over two decades\, gigged about as long\, teach guitar and play guitar for a living right now). Been listening to Django for years\, but never thought about playing that style. Got the Gypsy Picking book and a Wegen--but no Selmac git yet! Also have one of the Nolan playalongs. Fun stuff.\
\
I checked out your webpage. So how's the GJ scene out in AZ? From what I read in the interview\, it sounds like you have an integral role in it.\
\
Not much of one in Dallas. One band\, the Texas Gypsies plays here and there. I'm going to check them out next week. I hear there's somewhat of scene down in Austin\, but that's a bit of a haul.\
\
Chris",5141,"BBCode","2007-04-02 20:11:02"
5144,563,"I will be in Chicago\, it would seem\, on Sunday\, April 15th. I leave Monday morning for a whirlwind business ytur of my offices in Joliet\, Decatur\, and Milwaukee. I should be back in town Wednesday night and plan on going to hear Alphonso on Thursday night. I might even sit in on his class on Wednesday if I get back in time. He is kind of a disorganized teacher\, but what else will I have to do? If you are still interested in the Jorgenson\, let me know and I will bring it along. I'm going to leave Friday morning to return home. If you are no longer interested\, I would still be happy to meet up at his gig if that works for you. I may have a few people in tow\, so feel free to do the same.\
\
Let me know as soon as you can\, so we can work out details\, if needed.\
\
Michael",5144,"BBCode","2007-04-03 14:47:58"
5146,178,"Francois\,\
\
I knew you had more in your archives than anyone...\
Let me do my research on my side of the pond and when I find something specific I'll contact you...\
I have a tendency to be a glutton when it comes to reference material!\
In the mean time I'll send you a few CD's...\
Obscure but enjoyable...Raymond Scott and some Western Swing as you stated...\
\
Best regards\,\
\
A.K.\
\
(I think Jack is going to send me what he has receive from you and that should hold my pallatte for a while.)\
\
Thank you Francois...\
\
BTW I am 52 also... Oh well... Life is good...",5131,"BBCode","2007-04-03 15:38:05"
5148,178,"Christian\, \
\
After reading your posts on \"Just one of Those Things\" and visiting your web site I would like to mail you a DVD that I put together with 22 Fake Books / Lead Sheets on it in PDF format.\
You probably have most of them that are included on it\, however you might like to have a copy.\
If so just email me your mailing address and I'll send it to you...\
Here is a copy of the cover...\
\
Best regards\,\
\
All the way from Tucson AZ\, USA\
\
A.K.\
\
Gypsy Kiss Productions\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",5148,"BBCode","2007-04-04 16:29:51"
5150,3,"Ah merde j'avais pas vu ton message! en fait je ne cherche que le morceau bossa marina. \
\
Sur la pochette du CD (sur djangostation)\,  le morceau est credité à popy basily... pourtant tchavolo schmitt le jouait quand il etait plus jeune dans les rassemblements evangelistes alors que popy n'etait que bebe...",5150,"BBCode","2007-04-05 07:47:02"
5153,358,"Je me disais bien que ce morceau me rappelais quelque chose (même si je n'étais pas aux réunions évangélistes...!)\, en tout cas que je l'avais déjà entendu ailleurs...\
A suivre...\
\
Donne moi ton mail\, je t'envoie tout de suite!\
\
A+\
stoche\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr\">sebastien.lege@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->",5051,"BBCode","2007-04-05 07:53:31"
5154,3,"c'est un morceau souvent interprété par Manu Kassimo du groupe Am Ketenes (c'est le premier morceau de \"La Poupa\")\
\
merci seb! mon mail c'est <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
a Samois\, j'espere!\
MM",5150,"BBCode","2007-04-05 08:12:48"
5157,316,"hey peter....your post is pretty old\, but it's clear if this guitar ever sold.  please let me know.  :D \
\
thanks\,\
brice.",5157,"BBCode","2007-04-05 09:47:57"
5158,1090,"Hey\, how's your thumb stroke pick coming along?  \
I noticed in your post your trying to write a book\, anything to do with guitars? \
Beers\,",5158,"BBCode","2007-04-05 15:06:50"
5161,928,"hi brice -\
thanks so much for your inquiry.\
the guitar is still here\, although i\
am currently awaiting the receipt of a check from another forum\
member who has indicated his intent to purchase.\
\
i will keep your address just in case & in any event will let you know\
the result.\
\
best\,\
peter",5161,"BBCode","2007-04-05 16:29:46"
5166,1121,"Hi\, \
\
The thumb rest stroke is coming along just fine. I've only been working on it for a week. But I think I'm onto something. Still not speed though. But it can be combined just fine with finger picking\, which is essential for me. I'm really a blues-player. Old 30-s stuff like Patton and Robert Johnson. The problem with gypsy picking for me is that I play national resophonic guitars\, like Dobro's. And they are extremely responsive\, which means you have to dampen with your right hand all the time\, or you sound like shit. But Oscar Aleman played a guitar like that early in his career\, in the 30s. The are made of metal with an internal aluminium resonator\, like a loud-speaker. The LOUDEST guitars available. Most often used for slide playing. You can hear how it sound on my youtube page [url=http://youtube.com/michaelhjerth]http://youtube.com/michaelhjerth[/url]. The book is nothing about guitars at all. I'm a psychologist\, and my day job is as a coach/therapist/organisational consultant. And the book is about solution-focused methodology. (as opposed to traditional problem-focus)\
\
cheers\
Michael",5158,"BBCode","2007-04-06 06:01:40"
5169,1049,"is your guitar still for sale?",5169,"BBCode","2007-04-06 15:44:34"
5170,1049,"is your guitar still for sale?",5170,"BBCode","2007-04-06 15:44:34"
5171,251,"Nope\, long gone",5169,"BBCode","2007-04-06 23:33:16"
5172,251,"Nope\, long gone",5172,"BBCode","2007-04-06 23:33:16"
5176,1017,"hi\,\
this is a long shot\, but\, did you sold your K&K bridge PU ?\
If not\, I am interested.\
\
Jean-Paul\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jpbat@cooptel.qc.ca\">jpbat@cooptel.qc.ca</a><!-- e -->",5176,"BBCode","2007-04-08 20:42:25"
5178,1049,"have you sold your guitar yet?",5170,"BBCode","2007-04-06 15:37:25"
5179,928,"hi brice -\
thanks so much for your inquiry.\
the guitar is still here\, although i\
am currently awaiting the receipt of a check from another forum\
member who has indicated his intent to purchase.\
\
i will keep your address just in case & in any event will let you know\
the result.\
\
best\,\
peter",5179,"BBCode","2007-04-05 16:29:46"
5180,917,"Nope!  Still got it.\
\
Scott",5180,"BBCode","2007-04-09 08:25:31"
5181,996,"Hello\,\
\
I have a 2004 Maurice Dupont MD50E. The back and sides are figured maple\, almost a white color. Top is solid spruce. Mint condition. I was wondering if you were interested in a trade. I have pics available if you are interested.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",5181,"BBCode","2007-04-09 03:48:54"
5182,155,"I would be interested. I prefer a long scale oval hole for this music.  Where are you located? I am in northern California. My Ph # is 831-457-2290.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc\
\
[url=http://www.hotclubpacific.com]www.hotclubpacific.com[/url]",5182,"BBCode","2007-04-09 09:19:54"
5188,996,"Hello Marc\,\
\
It's a long scale oval hole. We can trade more pics if your e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:steven_mucci@hotmail.com\">steven_mucci@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. I am located in Montreal\, Canada.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",5181,"BBCode","2007-04-09 09:28:06"
5189,419,"Hi\,\
nice collection of fakebooks you've got there. I have some of them already but most of them i don't have so it would be much appreciated if you would send them to me! I've had some papercopies of the real books in the past but they tend to fall apart after some time. How's the gypsyjazz-scene over there? Many players in Tucson? Here in Oslo\, Norway theres not too many musicians in this style but then there is more gigs for those of us who play gypsyjazz..We have Jon Larsen(Hot club de Norvege/Hot club records) here\
 who have made the music popular here among the jazz audience over the last 30 years. \
Here's my adress and e-mail:\
\
Christian Larssen\
Stasjonsveien 45a \
0771 Oslo\
Norway\
\
e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chris_larssen@hotmail.com\">chris_larssen@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Greetings\
\
Christian",5189,"BBCode","2007-04-09 09:47:49"
5190,178,"Christian\,\
\
I'll send you those Fake Books and a few bonus books also...\
I use them for reference purposes. They assist me in learning new material quickly and with the various different arrangements I can chose what works the best. I believe in learning how the composer wrote the composition\, then comparing how other jazzer's and Gypsy Jazzer's interpret the tune.\
I thought after seeing your posts and visiting your web site that you might like these books. Very good band you have. I enjoyed the few audio clips I listened to.\
I gig quite frequently with 4 to 5 GJ bands as a rhythm guitarist and bass player also. My favorite was my old band\, however I get a lot of gig's with Daniele Spadavecchia from Italy who now lives close by in Phoenix AZ after leaving New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. He used to perform with Tony Green as well as his own bands. I love the Italian influence. Quite refreshing and fun for me learning this new material.\
\
Even though I have a day job I have a lot of gig's the next two months.\
\
I'll mail you the Fake Book CD's and DVD's soon.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
A.K. Kibben\
\
Gypsy Kiss Productions\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
\
Yeah\, I have video footage\, and I think two CD's with Jon Larsen in my collection. I haven't listened to him in a while. I'll dig them out and give them a listen again. He's a great player.",5148,"BBCode","2007-04-09 14:21:07"
5192,1049,"that is most excellent to hear! i should be gettin some money back after finally doin' taxes\, so i may be able to purchase your guitar. can't say yes definitely\, but its lookin' good. i'll keep in touch.\
\
Geoffrey.",5170,"BBCode","2007-04-09 09:34:40"
5193,917,"Sounds good.  It has been waiting here patiently for it's new owner.",5180,"BBCode","2007-04-09 16:10:23"
5195,707,"Hi all......there's always things to explore even with the old favourites! Had fun with Djangology today and wanted to share.......\
\
Cheers\,\
\
robin",5195,"BBCode","2007-04-10 12:07:08"
5196,707,"Hi all......there's always things to explore even with the old favourites! Had fun with Djangology today and wanted to share.......\
\
Cheers\,\
\
robin",5195,"BBCode","2007-04-10 12:07:08"
5199,248,"you cats coming?\
B.",5199,"BBCode","2007-04-11 08:06:56"
5200,1135,"hi Francois\
\
Can you help? I'm looking for the chords or sheet music for this song\, its to accompany a friend at someones birthday party on the piano.  Just the chords will do\, but sheet music would be great.\
\
Many thanks\,\
Alex Taylor",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-11 10:12:21"
5201,1135,"hey Francois\,\
\
Can you help? I'm looking for the sheet music or the chords to this song\, to accompany a singer at a birthday party.  Do you have it?\
\
Many thanks\,\
Alex",5201,"BBCode","2007-04-11 10:14:01"
5202,1135,"hi Francois\
\
Can you help? I'm looking for the chords or sheet music for this song\, its to accompany a friend at someones birthday party on the piano.  Just the chords will do\, but sheet music would be great.\
\
Many thanks\,\
Alex Taylor",5201,"BBCode","2007-04-11 10:12:21"
5203,203,"Hi Alex\,\
\
HEre is the music sheet. In case you are unfamiliar with the Do\, Ré\, Mi\, Fa\, Sol\, La\, Si\, Do system here is the key :\
\
Do = C\
Do#=C#\
Re = D\
Mib = Eb\
Mi = E\
Fa = F\
Fa#=F#\
Sol = G\
Lab = Ab\
La = A\
Sib = Bb\
Si = B\
\
and so on\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-11 12:43:13"
5213,1135,"Francois thankyou! Thats brilliant.\
cheers\
Alex",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-12 04:46:34"
5214,612,"hey mate\, contact keith stephen who lives in morpeth I think. he's a great gypsy player and gives lessons too.\
\
I used to live in newcastle until last year.\
\
cheers\,\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sherry.steve@gmail.com\">sherry.steve@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",5214,"BBCode","2007-03-24 05:16:03"
5215,612,"test",5215,"BBCode","2007-03-23 05:39:28"
5216,1135,"Francois thankyou! Thats brilliant.\
cheers\
Alex",5201,"BBCode","2007-04-12 04:46:34"
5219,203,"Hi Djadam\,\
\
Usually it is more common too post this kind of request in the Repertoire file. I can suggest you these two waltzes.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5219,"BBCode","2007-04-12 15:03:14"
5221,71,"François\, thanks so much for these. I'll get to playing with them tonight.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Adam",5219,"BBCode","2007-04-12 15:39:01"
5223,71,"François\, thanks so much for these. I'll get to playing with them tonight.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Adam",5223,"BBCode","2007-04-12 15:39:01"
5224,591,"Hi\,\
just received your kind gift. Your band is great! Excellent arrangements and playing. Are you the lead guitar or what? \
Thank you\,\
Tommaso :D",5117,"BBCode","2007-04-13 00:41:10"
5225,766,"Ben.\
\
Yo we've both got to work I'm bummed. I need to mail you these video clips  I took in Europe\, the sorta suck. Sorry I've been buying a house and haven't gotten around to it. How you been?",5225,"BBCode","2007-04-12 14:30:44"
5228,311,"Daniel\,\
Nice hearing from you. The Hot club of Mexico is going well\
The bridge is great\, was easy to install and the sound improved a lot\, but that may also be due to the action going from 3.5mm to 4+mm now. It`s a bitch to play if you don`t practice for a day but the sound is so good.\
I`ve known about Django for a while now like five or six years but I only been seriously playing it for almost two years. The big difference for me was getting the Gypsy Picking book and really working on it\, it took a lot of time and work but it really was worth it. Since there isn`t anyone else around here that has really studied this style I`m pretty much on my own\, and I rely on books mostly like Gypsy fire\, and I transcribe a lot.\
\
I`m no expert but if you`re starting out and need some advice I would recomend first to get your right hand sorted out. \
Then learn to figure out Django`s solos by ear and work on the most gypsy picking friendly left hand positions (try to play with two fingers to learn where he played)\, after 30 or so solos start getting only short phrases\, not whole solos\, from everybody (Bireli\, Stochelo\, etc) and get a casette recorder that has a built-in mic and record backing tracks and solo against them using the vocabulary you learned from the records.\
I hope you don`t get put off by me giving you so much \,unasked for advice.\
Good luck!",5228,"BBCode","2007-04-15 21:04:45"
5241,203,"Hi\,\
\
I don't have them in .pdf files. As soon as I have them ready\, I'll send them to Allin and I'm sure he will share them with you.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5241,"BBCode","2007-04-16 13:19:10"
5242,203,"Hi Tommaso\,\
\
It takes some time to transfer all these music sheets into .pdf. But as soon as I managed\, I'll send them to you. Just send me your snail mail address.\
\
Best \
\
François RAVEZ",5242,"BBCode","2007-04-16 13:21:51"
5244,591,"Thank you Francois\, you are so kind!\
my e-mail is : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlamacchiaster@gmail.com\">tlamacchiaster@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
bye\,\
Tommaso",5242,"BBCode","2007-04-17 03:12:49"
5245,1135,"hi Francois\
\
That song is so beautiful! I hadn't heard it before.  Do you have any other sheets of songs in a similar style\, maybe in a book or pdf thats easier to pass over than lots of jpegs?  Only if you've got the time though\, and many thanks again for La Piu Bella manuscript...really lovely.\
\
Alex",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-17 04:33:25"
5247,645,"Francois\
\
Excellent\, thank you. Allin and I actually have a gig together on saturday\, he is a great guy\, and a spectacular resource and sharing individual. I sense you are as well!\
\
Thanks Francois\
\
Chuck",5241,"BBCode","2007-04-17 07:27:08"
5248,591,"Thank you Francois\, you are so kind!\
my e-mail is : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlamacchiaster@gmail.com\">tlamacchiaster@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
bye\,\
Tommaso",5248,"BBCode","2007-04-17 03:12:49"
5249,1135,"hi Francois\
\
That song is so beautiful! I hadn't heard it before.  Do you have any other sheets of songs in a similar style\, maybe in a book or pdf thats easier to pass over than lots of jpegs?  Only if you've got the time though\, and many thanks again for La Piu Bella manuscript...really lovely.\
\
Alex",5201,"BBCode","2007-04-17 04:33:25"
5250,645,"Francois\
\
Excellent\, thank you. Allin and I actually have a gig together on saturday\, he is a great guy\, and a spectacular resource and sharing individual. I sense you are as well!\
\
Thanks Francois\
\
Chuck",5250,"BBCode","2007-04-17 07:27:08"
5251,203,"Hi Tommaso\,\
\
Sorry\, I meant by snail mail address your postal address. It is easier for me to drop a CD in a mail box than to wait for hours trying to transmit these large big files. And it is not expensive to send it by post to Italy.\
\
Thanks in advance\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5242,"BBCode","2007-04-17 12:34:29"
5252,203,"Hi Alex\,\
\
I am currently into the process of scanning all these music sheets and converting them to .pdf. But it takes some time. So send me your snail mail (postal) address and I will send you a CD as soon as possible.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-17 12:36:37"
5253,203,"In the meantime\, here is something that might interest you if you are into that Marino Marini stuff.\
\
Best\
\
François",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-17 12:48:52"
5254,203,"Here is Maruzzella\, if you are into that Marino Marini stuff.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-17 12:54:37"
5256,591,"Hi François\,\
sorry for misunderstanding\, my address is :\
\
                   Tommaso Lamacchia\
                   via P.Carnera\,21\
                   00142-ROMA\
                   ITALY\
\
thank you very much for your kind gift.\
Ciao\,\
Tommaso",5242,"BBCode","2007-04-18 06:06:00"
5260,135,"Yeah\, that's me playing- Thanks. I'm in Brooklyn NY with the guitar. Feel free to call me with any questions.\
Best\,\
Alex\
(646) 303-2342",5260,"BBCode","2007-04-19 17:39:14"
5262,591,"Hi François\,\
sorry for misunderstanding\, my address is :\
\
                   Tommaso Lamacchia\
                   via P.Carnera\,21\
                   00142-ROMA\
                   ITALY\
\
thank you very much for your kind gift.\
Ciao\,\
Tommaso",5248,"BBCode","2007-04-18 06:06:00"
5266,1135,"that would be great\, thanks! - \
\
But I live in the uk\, are you in America or Italy or somewhere like that?  Might be cheaper to send a zip file on [url=http://www.yousendit.com]www.yousendit.com[/url]?\
\
Are you a composer as well or do you mainly play guitar?\
\
alex",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-20 01:20:54"
5267,1135,"that would be great\, thanks! - \
\
But I live in the uk\, are you in America or Italy or somewhere like that?  Might be cheaper to send a zip file on [url=http://www.yousendit.com]www.yousendit.com[/url]?\
\
Are you a composer as well or do you mainly play guitar?\
\
alex",5201,"BBCode","2007-04-20 01:20:54"
5268,203,"Hello Alex\,\
\
I am in France\, I find easier to drop a letter in the mail box with two stamps intead of one and it usually works. Quite often I sent some CDs to Roger Baxter and he received them overnight.\
\
On the other side when I use Yousendit and other programs like that\, I spend a lot of time and receive a lot of spam.\
\
So if you don't mind giving me your snail mail address I'd rather to send it to you on a CD (with other goodies).\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-20 06:12:21"
5272,9,"Hi Jeroen\,\
\
Shipping to the Netherlands is $150.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",5272,"BBCode","2007-04-20 08:46:19"
5278,1145,"Thank you for the quick response. It's the amount i somewhat expected.",5278,"BBCode","2007-04-20 17:15:50"
5279,9,"No problem...let me know if you have any other questions.\
\
-Michael",5272,"BBCode","2007-04-20 19:11:23"
5281,1135,"ah sorry I thought you were in the US!\
my address is:\
\
Alex Taylor\
70\, Lower Clapton Rd\,\
Hackney\,\
E5 0RN\,\
England.\
\
Many thanks",5200,"BBCode","2007-04-21 02:42:23"
5283,25,"Hey Caleb:\
Saw your post this morning. I just want you to know that if you'd like to attend Django Camp at this year's Django in June\, I'll do my best to make it accessible to you. Let me know what\, if anything would work for you\, and I'll go to bat for you with everyone involved to help make it happen.\
\
Have a great day\,\
Andrew\
413.268.0068",5283,"BBCode","2007-04-20 07:16:19"
5291,1121,"Hi\, \
\
The thumb rest stroke is coming along just fine. I've only been working on it for a week. But I think I'm onto something. Still not speed though. But it can be combined just fine with finger picking\, which is essential for me. I'm really a blues-player. Old 30-s stuff like Patton and Robert Johnson. The problem with gypsy picking for me is that I play national resophonic guitars\, like Dobro's. And they are extremely responsive\, which means you have to dampen with your right hand all the time\, or you sound like shit. But Oscar Aleman played a guitar like that early in his career\, in the 30s. The are made of metal with an internal aluminium resonator\, like a loud-speaker. The LOUDEST guitars available. Most often used for slide playing. You can hear how it sound on my youtube page [url=http://youtube.com/michaelhjerth]http://youtube.com/michaelhjerth[/url]. The book is nothing about guitars at all. I'm a psychologist\, and my day job is as a coach/therapist/organisational consultant. And the book is about solution-focused methodology. (as opposed to traditional problem-focus)\
\
cheers\
Michael",5291,"BBCode","2007-04-06 06:01:40"
5299,116,"Dear Dennis\,\
\
I hope you'll send around a heads up when your Django transcriptions reappear somewhere.  My hard drive crashed a while back and I've lost all but two of them--the ones I've already learned!  W/ Michael's books\, those transcriptions have been my most precious musical resource.  I've learned a ton from them--and I miss them! javascript&#058;emoticon(':cry:')\
Crying or Very sad\
\
Congrats on the book by the way--I look forward to using it.",5299,"BBCode","2007-04-22 19:48:07"
5302,1135,"ah sorry I thought you were in the US!\
my address is:\
\
Alex Taylor\
70\, Lower Clapton Rd\,\
Hackney\,\
E5 0RN\,\
England.\
\
Many thanks",5201,"BBCode","2007-04-21 02:42:23"
5304,116,"Thanks Dennis.  I couldn't find them on Yann's site\, but I emailed him and he sent me think.  I'm very happy to have them back.\
\
MMjavascript&#058;emoticon(':D')\
Very Happy",5304,"BBCode","2007-04-23 13:42:30"
5306,928,"hi brice -\
sorry for the delay....\
i did sell the park guitar to a forum member.\
\
best regards\,\
peter",5161,"BBCode","2007-04-24 05:12:32"
5310,726,"Sounds great man\, c'mon out! I think we're both mutual friends of Mr. Mehling. I'm from SF area too. For sure call me if you come out!\
All the best!\
Doug\
86-021-13162794245",5310,"BBCode","2007-04-25 18:25:48"
5312,95,"Andrew\,\
\
I wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I have my plain tickets for Django in June and will be arriving on the 14th in lat after noon and with the drive from the air port should be there around 7pm I hope. \
\
Are we still on for a Q/A gypsy guitar set up\, gear\, etc open forum?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",5312,"BBCode","2007-04-26 11:47:46"
5315,25,"Cool\, Josh...thanks for the info. I'll be happy to put your setup session on the schedule...the trick is finding a slot. The easiest would be Thursday evening\, since there's nothing else happening\, but you'll just be arriving. We can just leave it loose for now if that works for you and set a time and place after you get here. Or\, alternately\, you can look at the schedule I just posted on the website today (weekend clinics\, etc) and suggest something yourself. Either way is fine with me.\
\
Cheers for now\,\
Andrew",5315,"BBCode","2007-04-26 12:10:07"
5316,95,"Andrew\,\
\
Can you point me to the URL with the schedule?\
\
\
Thanks\,\
Josh",5312,"BBCode","2007-04-26 13:22:18"
5319,25,"[url=http://djangoinjune.com/For_musicians/weekend_dropin.htm]http://djangoinjune.com/For_musicians/w ... dropin.htm[/url]",5315,"BBCode","2007-04-26 13:38:37"
5320,95,"Well... It looks pretty full up! That's great! I can do it more then one time as well if need be after 5:30 on Sat might be cool depending on the show schedules. I'm open to anything.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",5312,"BBCode","2007-04-26 15:04:53"
5321,1090,"hey gatsby! \
\
Firstly welcome! I'm to a newbie\, but unlike yourself i can't play half aswel as you in this style. I enjoy your tone more than most professional players\, its very Django-esq runs. It is a joy seeing/hearing you play\, honestly.\
\
Hope you don't mind but i have afew questions to ask.\
\
How did you learn this stlye? gypsy picking book\, by ear etc etc ? Is that the rest stroke technique you use?\
What strings/guitar/pic do you use?\
And how do you play like Django so well????  :? \
I'm literally astounded mate hence the questions so i just thought i would ask.\
any info would be grateful.\
\
Best regards\, \
Ash.",5321,"BBCode","2007-04-26 18:02:27"
5324,1133,"hi wirralgitane\
thanks very much for the praise\, i'm flattered!\
\
i started this style at the beginning of 2003\, alone.\
then one year after that\, i started taking some lessons with a pro in the style\, a guy named JP Watremez..\
\
the way i see this music is different from the way most of the young generation guys see it (at least i think so).. I mean that virtuosity without musicality doesnt interest me.. \
\
I've never used tabs for this style for many reasons\, the main one being that working with one's ears is the best way to improve and to learn.. (of course i mean listening to and working on Django)..\
\
i spent much time trying to reproduce Django\, and this was very beneficial.. but there's still a lot to do!\
\
for the picks\, i use either a wegen (the BigCity one) or a Dunlop 1.5mm\, like Biréli's.\
\
so thats pretty much it.. Listening to Django and trying to reproduce his notes\, and then trying to find one's own style..\
thats not easy and it's a lot of work\, but this music is much more than sheer virtuosity.\
\
i hope it sheds a light on your questions!  8) \
dont hesitate to ask me some more if i'm not quite thorough in my answers!\
thanks again\
\
gatsby",5321,"BBCode","2007-04-27 06:44:11"
5325,1133,"the guitar was made by a french luthier\, Pierre Ducroz\, not too bad..\
and i use Argentine strings\, the thinest ones.\
\
and no gypsybook or whatever of the kind!!",5325,"BBCode","2007-04-27 06:46:30"
5326,645,"Barry\
\
I would love to get my hands on any Band in a Box files you might be willing to share\, it would help me out a lot. If you get a chance\, send 'em my way.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chuck@duozona.com\">chuck@duozona.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Chuck\
p.s. I met you briefly at the 2nd DFSF (or maybe it was the first)\, the year JJ Quintet\, Nolan Trio\, HCSF\, HCSD\, etc all played. It was my first experience with it all.",5326,"BBCode","2007-04-27 12:01:25"
5327,645,"Barry\
\
I would love to get my hands on any Band in a Box files you might be willing to share\, it would help me out a lot. If you get a chance\, send 'em my way.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chuck@duozona.com\">chuck@duozona.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Chuck\
p.s. I met you briefly at the 2nd DFSF (or maybe it was the first)\, the year JJ Quintet\, Nolan Trio\, HCSF\, HCSD\, etc all played. It was my first experience with it all.",5327,"BBCode","2007-04-27 12:01:25"
5328,1133,"hi wirralgitane\
thanks very much for the praise\, i'm flattered!\
\
i started this style at the beginning of 2003\, alone.\
then one year after that\, i started taking some lessons with a pro in the style\, a guy named JP Watremez..\
\
the way i see this music is different from the way most of the young generation guys see it (at least i think so).. I mean that virtuosity without musicality doesnt interest me.. \
\
I've never used tabs for this style for many reasons\, the main one being that working with one's ears is the best way to improve and to learn.. (of course i mean listening to and working on Django)..\
\
i spent much time trying to reproduce Django\, and this was very beneficial.. but there's still a lot to do!\
\
for the picks\, i use either a wegen (the BigCity one) or a Dunlop 1.5mm\, like Biréli's.\
\
so thats pretty much it.. Listening to Django and trying to reproduce his notes\, and then trying to find one's own style..\
thats not easy and it's a lot of work\, but this music is much more than sheer virtuosity.\
\
i hope it sheds a light on your questions!  8) \
dont hesitate to ask me some more if i'm not quite thorough in my answers!\
thanks again\
\
gatsby",5328,"BBCode","2007-04-27 06:44:11"
5329,1133,"the guitar was made by a french luthier\, Pierre Ducroz\, not too bad..\
and i use Argentine strings\, the thinest ones.\
\
and no gypsybook or whatever of the kind!!",5329,"BBCode","2007-04-27 06:46:30"
5330,1090,"Hi gatsby!\
\
Right\, your the first to say  :D  that you've learnt/learning the same way i'm learning. So thats great news to me! \
By ear and not forgetting the musical taste that Django has and so many players in this Genre forget. The sheer speedy scales just doesn't cut it for me! I'm trying to figure out the solo's by listening and seeing what he does over chords and the unlimited (it seems) phrases he has under his pic  :idea: \
\
I hope you don't mind but i'm just thrilled alittle to come across you and your playing and your take onit so i'm just gonna throw so thoughts out ok? i guess your saying yes so...(if not don't read on lol) \
\
I know some theory and can play fingerstyle so i am familiar with shapes and some scales etc but i'm one of few who think like you. \
By coming on this forum all i've got is you have to get this book\, play like this do that etc but i hear no Django in alot of these players promoting this learning 'way'. I hear the notes and the chord changes but i don't in hear his 'music' in others but you i do :? ! \
I don't get tired of Django and i do with alot of the players besides maybe Debarre and Bireli but there isn't many\, that maybe my ear though and it isn't fully adapted yet i suppose.\
\
My point is i think your learning method is far the best\, and i'd like to become your first student   8)  or at least take all your advice on. \
I have the integrale complete so i've got the works. And you say no tab well thats even more music to my ears! There wasn't tab in 1938 etc so why now you know?\
\
So could you be so kind to give me some pointers on were to start more on soloing\, my rhythm is pretty good. But thats if its ok with you? So By ear\, and some of the principles you use for soloing. Like i think you use rest stroke or do you incorporate something else?\
\
I'll leave it there because i don't wanna bombard you with all these questions i have. But if you could get back to me and hopefully i can start improving and stop learning the modern way.\
\
If anything\, and you don't feel you want to hey thats cool its not like i'm gonna knock round your house\, i live in Liverpool England. But\, i may knock on your tent in Samois tho.... :wink: \
\
Cya\,",5325,"BBCode","2007-04-27 16:03:34"
5332,1133,"woooh\, thats a long email...  :wink: \
I think I understood everything (English is not my first language\, I'm French!)\
\
so if I got it well\, you want me to give you some pieces by Django useful to improve your learning?\
actually\, after re-reading your message\, i'm not completely sure..\
\
but what i can tell you is that dont spend much time worrying about rest strokes and stuff\, i think i use this technique but i dont worry about it\, it comes quite naturally.. \
what you have to worry about is to make your guitar sound perfectly\, every single note..\
thats why the positions that you choose are very important..\
try to figure out which ones django used to use\, keeping in mind that he had two fingers or so to play arpeggios and stuff..\
\
a few pieces that helped me improve very much:\
Django's Tiger\
Minor Swing 49\
Parfum\
When day is done\
Body and soul 1937\
Place de Brouckere (1948 i think)\
... and so on..\
\
my favorite period i think is the one in Rome\, 1949\
Paris 1937 and 1947..\
\
this is not easy to explain everything..\
keep listening to django!\
\
I played with Dennis tonight\, the guy of the forum..\
but unfortunately i played quite badly..\
having the feeling is not easy all the time :cry: \
\
good luck man\
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gatsby",5332,"BBCode","2007-04-27 21:21:51"
5333,1133,"woooh\, thats a long email...  :wink: \
I think I understood everything (English is not my first language\, I'm French!)\
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so if I got it well\, you want me to give you some pieces by Django useful to improve your learning?\
actually\, after re-reading your message\, i'm not completely sure..\
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but what i can tell you is that dont spend much time worrying about rest strokes and stuff\, i think i use this technique but i dont worry about it\, it comes quite naturally.. \
what you have to worry about is to make your guitar sound perfectly\, every single note..\
thats why the positions that you choose are very important..\
try to figure out which ones django used to use\, keeping in mind that he had two fingers or so to play arpeggios and stuff..\
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a few pieces that helped me improve very much:\
Django's Tiger\
Minor Swing 49\
Parfum\
When day is done\
Body and soul 1937\
Place de Brouckere (1948 i think)\
... and so on..\
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my favorite period i think is the one in Rome\, 1949\
Paris 1937 and 1947..\
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this is not easy to explain everything..\
keep listening to django!\
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I played with Dennis tonight\, the guy of the forum..\
but unfortunately i played quite badly..\
having the feeling is not easy all the time :cry: \
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good luck man\
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gatsby",5333,"BBCode","2007-04-27 21:21:51"
5334,1156,"Is this the same Wayne Devine that I worked ships with? If yes\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:paularmstrong3045@comcast.net\">paularmstrong3045@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->. \
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Thanks\,\
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Paul",5334,"BBCode","2007-04-28 06:25:51"
5337,1090,"Hey!\
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I'm sure you didn't play that bad with dennis. If you played bad then i would make you laugh if you saw me play!\
Thanks for your reply\, i will look over the tunes you suggested and try and figure out what he's playing and over what chords.\
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The bit where i get stuck is his immense dancing feel over his choice of notes\, maybe i should find different positions on the guitar for the things he tries\, but he just seems to be able to play loads of continous notes\, and so do you! I'm jealous.\
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Sorry if the last email was to long\, just like your method of learning by ear!e cool\, thanks again!\
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cya\,",5332,"BBCode","2007-04-28 10:16:14"
5339,1156,"Is this the same Wayne Devine that I worked ships with? If yes\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:paularmstrong3045@comcast.net\">paularmstrong3045@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->. \
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Thanks\,\
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Paul",5339,"BBCode","2007-04-28 06:25:51"
5342,708,"Hi Sockeye\, I was wondering what you paid for your book as I really want one but I dont want to pay silly money for just a book! I saw one recently and I think it went for about 170 bucks",5342,"BBCode","2007-04-29 01:15:42"
5343,366,"Hi\,\
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Hate to tell you but one recently sold for over $400!\
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120094822767]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0094822767[/url]\
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But someone else recently bought one w/o a dustjacket for $100:\
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I paid 89 Euros (which is $121 these days!) and hefty shipping charge (the book is HEAVY) plus bank wire transfer fees so all told I'm out a bit over $200. Which will be OK if the book arrives. I actually had a copy before and sold it when I needed $$ for a guitar. The same old story. They come up now and then but the price keeps getting higher. There are a couple banjo books called the \"Tsumara\" books that were doing this same thing about 10 years ago and now they routinely go for over $1000. So this may not be a bad investment.\
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Good luck\,\
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John",5343,"BBCode","2007-04-29 07:05:22"
5347,708,"Hi\, thanks for the swift reply. Yeah I saw the one without the jacket but when it said it wasn't numbered I decided not to go for it. OK I might just have a crack at this one. Thanks for the heads uo.\
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Micky",5342,"BBCode","2007-04-29 12:04:48"
5351,928,"hi brice -\
sorry for the delay....\
i did sell the park guitar to a forum member.\
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best regards\,\
peter",5179,"BBCode","2007-04-24 05:12:32"
5354,1040,"Well\, I finally succumbed to the temptation and bought an eastman.  So far it is working out great\, though I've yet to get the stock pickup off there and try out a dearmond.  It definitely is going to let me leave the L-5 at home without much of a sacrifice.  I thought I should let you know so that you can tell the eastman folks that your endorsement has influenced at least this purchase.  OK\, time to go study for finals!\
\
Loren",5354,"BBCode","2007-04-30 14:33:00"
5357,466,"I would offer outlines\, but I don't think mine would be of much use. Also\, I highly recommend the Glannon's Examples and Explanations for Torts. the Torts book has a great couple chapters on exam writing in general. Good luck.",5354,"BBCode","2007-04-30 16:06:29"
5359,466,"I would offer outlines\, but I don't think mine would be of much use. Also\, I highly recommend the Glannon's Examples and Explanations for Torts. the Torts book has a great couple chapters on exam writing in general. Good luck.",5359,"BBCode","2007-04-30 16:06:29"
5361,202,"Dear scot!\
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Please send me a contact letter to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zav1979@gmail.com\">zav1979@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I have about 10 mp3s and 2 videos of Sergey Orekhov\, but there are really of bad quality. I principle\, I have a cool script\, that allows to UPLOAD files using ordinary HTTP\, so no problem to push your info to me.\
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Thanks a lot!\
Anton",5361,"BBCode","2007-05-02 00:54:32"
5364,311,"Hi Vic!\
How u doin?\
I read you just got a D-500? Great.\
What have you heard of Simon?\
Hope you're Ok\, and hope to see you soon too.\
Come to Mexico!\
Enrique.",5364,"BBCode","2007-05-02 15:20:42"
5374,135,"Hi\, \
I read that you were working on some Band in a Box files. I've been looking for some...could you send them to me? THANKS!!\
-Alex\
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5380,858,"Hey Stubla\,\
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I was just wondering if you have ever done a transcription for Django's solo on the 1949 \"Improvisation on Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Andante\"?  I am referencing the thread you responded to awhile back I started about this song.  I have been transcribing like mad for quite some time\, and I guess I want to take the \"easy way\" this time.  Anyhow\, all I really want is Django's solo from this piece\, so if you ever transcribe it or come across a transcription of the solo let me know\, because I really want to get my hands on a copy.\
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I'm to the point that I would pay someone to transcribe it for me.\
\
Thanks\,\
Shawn",5380,"BBCode","2007-05-03 12:53:39"
5382,766,"Josh\,\
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Do you have a standard spacing (e to e) for setting up bridges. I have a Favino that measures 53mm that I like. I just purchased a Hommage and would like to widen the spacing to match the Favino or even a little wider(the neck is wider on the Hommage). If I didn't live in Florida\, I'd drop it off at your shop. Anyhow\, Do you have a standard or does it vary being a Dupont\, Favino\, Saga\, etc...\
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Thanks in advance\,\
Jason",5382,"BBCode","2007-05-03 12:22:13"
5383,95,"It really depends on the guitar but about 98% of the time 11mm between stings is right. It just depends on what you like also. Most Sel/Mac Guitars are 11mm but if you have a guitar build like an original Mac. with a 2\" neck width you might want to adjust that. For a neck that is 1.75\" the 11mm spacing works well. Again comes down to what you like.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",5383,"BBCode","2007-05-03 13:56:10"
5389,1164,"Hi Dennis.  I need to decide something quickly.  I have a rather new Mateos guitar\, which has a bridge of only about 9/16\" high.  I am considering buying a used AJL guitar that's out there.  It has a 1\" high bridge with 3mm action.  But I don't know if it would be significantly better.  Also\, I've been told \"ADL\" guitars (Alonso de Losseur) are great (according to Angelo Debarre).\
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I really want just one single guitar with the best tone and volume\, that's all.  Not a stable of guitars.  I don't mind paying more if it's really worth it.\
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What would you recommend?   Have you any personal basis to compare the three?  I got the Mateos for only $1\,300\, I could sell it for quite a bit more\, I think.  The ADL would probably cost around $2\,500 (used).  And \"ADL\" would maybe cost around $2\,500 or more.\
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I know you are very familiar with AJL.  How about the others?  \
I have to decide within a day.\
I'd appreciate any advice you may have.\
Maybe you know someone who'd want the Mateos if I went that route.\
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I love your video.  I teach gypsy jazz and other guitar\, and your video is the best around\, by far!\
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Thanks.\
Paul Gruen\
707-225-4307\
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email or call anytime.",5389,"BBCode","2007-05-03 15:37:19"
5392,71,"Hey A.K.\, nothing lined up at this point except July 12th\, but hopefully that will change. The gigs have been sparse as the band broke up and is re-forming with a new name. It's been something of a hump to get over\, but the change is for the best by a long shot. Regardless\, definitely let me know as your plans solidify.",5392,"BBCode","2007-05-04 13:55:08"
5403,766,"Thanks\, you the man.",5382,"BBCode","2007-05-05 18:05:53"
5406,60,"Hi Charlie\,\
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Just letting you know that I am in Cleveland now\, temporarily without email\, but will  be checking here at djangobooks for messages.\
regards\,\
Chris",5406,"BBCode","2007-05-06 08:32:00"
5407,58,"Hey Chris:\
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How did the move go? I sent you an email on yahoo a couple of days ago\, and wondered when you would get it. I think I've decided to part with the Collins\, so if you're interested let me know.\
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Charlie",5407,"BBCode","2007-05-06 16:22:13"
5410,60,"Hi Charlie\,\
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The move was relatively smooth...that is to say no major catastrophes but still a royal pain in the butt.  However\, we are psyched about our new (rental) house and our new neighborhood.  There is a great jazz club right nearby and maybe they can be persuaded to get some GJ in there.  (The did have HC of Detroit awhile back.)  \
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I am definitely interested in the Collins.  I don't think you ever gave me the price that you want for it.  How would you say it sounds for rhythm?  I am getting a copy of Michael's book and Dennis' video...I really want to get some decent rhythm chops together.  It certainly is a beautiful looking instrument.\
cheers\,\
Chris",5406,"BBCode","2007-05-06 17:38:07"
5411,58,"Hi Chris:\
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I think\, given it's condition (there's 2 pinhead-sized indentations on the top\, but it's otherwise mint\, with no fretwear)\, the Bigtone\, the custom rosette\, the mint deluxe case (arched top and bottom)\, and the way it's been cared for (humidified\, and not out of my house)\, that I would ask $2350. I think I told you it has Ritary's name on the label\, as M. Collins says it was built for him.\
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Thanks\,\
Charlie",5407,"BBCode","2007-05-06 22:44:34"
5413,58,"Hi Chris:\
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Here's a link to the pics:\
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[url=http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/558954367bnCrsu]http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/558954367bnCrsu[/url]\
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Charlie",5407,"BBCode","2007-05-07 05:29:47"
5415,466,"Hey Eddie\, \
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I figured you might be the guy to ask about my CC questions. The CC board is pretty nasty\, especially when it comes to gear questions. \
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So\, I've decided I need CC pickup guitar. But\, there's no way I'm going to be able afford a real es-150 anytime soon. I figure my best bet is putting a repro pickup in some kind of guitar.\
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Do you have any advice on repro pickups? The UK ones\, the Lollar ones? I've seen two humbucker sized ones also - Stephens Designs and Vintage Vibe. \
\
Secondly\, do you have any ideas about what kind of guitar I can put one into? I saw somewhere that you need 4.25\" between the braces to install one\, but I have no idea how much space there generally is between braces on an archtop whether parallel or x-braced. \
\
I've been looking at L-48's and L-50's on ebay. Then again\, I'd probably be up for putting one in an Eastman 16\" non-cut\, or maybe even a Loar (even though I've never seen or played one). \
\
So any recommendations?\
\
Oh\, one . I've heard that the original CC's were pretty bright to compensate for the lack of treble in the amps of the day. Since\, I'm planning on playing through my CC amps\, I'd want it to be like the originals THEN\, not the originals NOW (with their degraded magnets).",5415,"BBCode","2007-05-05 23:48:03"
5416,6,"Man\, you are right about the CC group.  However\, it all seems to stem from one individual who feels he is the God of ALL Things Charlie Christian.  The CC forum would be triple the size and participation if it wasn't for his efforts to undermine the group. Don't get me started on the guy. \
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Meanwhile (deep breath...)\,  as for your CC questions.  Seeking out that CC sound is kind of a Holy Grail thing isn't it?  I have a 37 ES-150CC that has been refinished and the original pickup dipped in wax to minimize microphonics.  These modifications are then very similar to what a \"new\" pickup in a newer guitar might sound like.  First\, off. I played my ES-150CC for many hours prior to the above modifications.  The sound after modifications is still true to the original sound (without as much microphonics).  I love my CC.  It has a special woody tone that I haven't heard on any other type pickup.  I know you know this; otherwise\, you wouldn't be trying to get that tone.   Over the years\, I've wondered myself about the various CC pickups\, but none seemed to bee quite right.  Also\, the idea of getting an original off of a lap steel didn't appeal to me because I've heard they sound different and require some modifications to get it into an archtop.\
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Today there are some options that sound appealing:  I would consider one of the two -- the UK version (by Cosimini of our Gypsy jazz community)\, or the one by Seymore Duncan.  The Cosimini one sound very intriguing in that he says he is building them to exact specs.  Most of the other ones you see are variations that skip much of the unique build-factors of the originals.  It ain't cheap\, but the price is fair for such exacting copy.\
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The Duncan pickup I can tell you about because I bought one.  One day I was on the net and saw a jpg of the Duncan CC pickup.  It looked pretty damn good!  I called the factory and said I'd be interested in buying one.  The person answering the phone ... laughed.  He said there is not Duncan CC pickup and the jpg was an image of a dummy version.  He said that Seymore's pet project was to build a CC pickup (this I knew to be true because I saw Seymore at a guitar show and he told me this as well).  He  said Seymore was so busy he really couldn't work on the pickup the way he'd like to and that the pickup project was his escape -- kinda like making fishing flies. He said he didn't know if the pickup would ever get done.  However\, in the conversation he noted that some people were a waiting list for the pickup so I asked if I could be put on the list.  He said sure\, and that if they ever finished the pickup and sent me one they would charge my card.  I agreed and he said \, \"Ok\, you're number three right behind Ben Harper.\"  One day\, well over a year later\, I come home and find a box on my deck signed by Seymore Duncan and there it is -- #3 Seymore Duncan CC pickup.  It's a beauty.  However\, the magnets aren't the same as the original CC pickups. He had modified the concept by putting the magnets under the pickup and not using the magnetic plates that run perpendicular to the pickup itself.  Nonetheless\, it looked cool (and at the time Cosimi's pickup wasn't available...).  Now the trick was to find a guitar to put it one -- sound familar?   I considered buying something like the Stromberg Newport (noncut) and putting it on that\, or an L-48 or L-50.  I've heard others have done this.  I'm not sure exactly how\, but it can be done.   Then I had a thought.  I have a 1928 L-4 with a very large round sound hole. As big as a CC pickup is\, it still fit in that large round hole.  The guitar is same size as the ES-150; the wood is a well-aged maple back and sides -- all carved.  I stewed over the idea a few days so I could find a way to put the pickup in so that it would stay (the pickup's heavy and cumbersome needs to be properly braced); find a way to put the pickup in without modifying the original guitar; find a way to make it all look cosmetically correct to the period.  I fidddled with this and that and got there.  Now for the sound:  The pickup has that certain CC thang for sure.  It's clearer and louder than my original.  For just tone\, I prefer my original -- but that's because I'm use to it and have the two to compare.  Without the direct comparison\, I would not be able to tell a difference\, and for many people they would probably prefer the new pickup for it's clarity and volume.  Also\, as cool as the L-4 worked\, it's wood is different and contributes (I believe) to a livelier sound.  Not a big difference\, but a difference.  I liked the sound because it worked well for Gypsy stuff as well as CC stuff.  I've put Argentines on the L-4 (with the CC I use Thomasnik flatwounds) and it also brigthens and \"acousti-fies\" the sound a bit.  i pretty much put the ES-150 (and my Selmeresque boxes) aside and used the L4 at gigs.  \
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You mention that you've heard (or read) that the CC pickup is bright.  I find that it is exactly the opposite.  It has a darker quality.  However\, the sound is very true to the CC recordings so that's a good gauge.  How true to the CC recordings\, you might ask?  Well when I was learning the Jimi Hendrix I used a non-strat-type guitar and couldn't get it quite right.  As soon as I got a strat\, it all started coming together.  I think you have your own experiences like this to know what I mean.\
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I can't give you too muc infor about what archtop to use.  I believe that the ES-150 CC differed from the L-48 or L-50 in that the the ES-150 CC has X bracing and the others do not.  I'm not sure if this is true\, but it seems I recall reading somewhere that due to the wieght of the pickup and the big hole it required\, the 150 was X braced.  Not sure if any of this is accurate\, but you might want to check into it.\
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As for the above mentioned God of ALL things CC -- you might want to check in to with him.  He knows these guitars and pickups very well.  He's been playing them for years.  I'm sure he'd also have a very strong opinion about Cosimi's pickup.  I'd write him directly and skip the group.  I'm not happy with how he treats people on the group\, but he does know his stuff.  It's just a shame that while you can learn a lot from him\, it's like crawling across broken glass to learn it.\
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Hey\, feel free to call.  I'd love to talk about this and other stuff. My number is 719 685-1642.  Let me know you're the Campus Five guy!\
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Ed",5416,"BBCode","2007-05-07 07:46:30"
5419,58,"Hey Chris:\
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I forgot to answer your question about rhythm playing: I think the Collins is a great rhythm instrument. It's very easy to play\, with a nice woody \"oomph\" for la pompe.\
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Charlie",5407,"BBCode","2007-05-07 22:32:55"
5420,858,"Do you represent Manouche guitars?  If so\, I have a question.  I am thinking of ordering a Manouche Modele Jazz (Oval Hole) within the next few months or so\, and was wondering what the finish on the guitars are...meaning polyurethane\, nitrocellulose\, wax\, french polish\, etc.?  Also\, is there a standard bridge height that they come in or a variety of heights\, and are they more accurately built than those crappy Gitane bridges (not knocking Gitane here\, just their bridges)?\
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Thanks\, and I hope to hear back soon.\
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Shawn",5420,"BBCode","2007-05-08 12:56:37"
5422,705,"Hi Shawn\, yes I'm the US distributor for Manouche. The standard finish is nitro but I do a french polish version here in the States. The bridges come in three heights and are exact replicas of Selmer bridges and are the best bridges out there in my opinion. They come in 19\, 21\, or 23 mm sizes but I set everyones guitar up to whatever they want since I rec the guitars not set up and do it for the purchasing guitarist. So sometimes I shave the 23 down to 22mm etc. Thanks for your interest! \
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Robert",5420,"BBCode","2007-05-08 13:05:01"
5423,705,"Hi Shawn\, yes I'm the US distributor for Manouche. The standard finish is nitro but I do a french polish version here in the States. The bridges come in three heights and are exact replicas of Selmer bridges and are the best bridges out there in my opinion. They come in 19\, 21\, or 23 mm sizes but I set everyones guitar up to whatever they want since I rec the guitars not set up and do it for the purchasing guitarist. So sometimes I shave the 23 down to 22mm etc. Thanks for your interest! \
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Robert",5423,"BBCode","2007-05-08 13:05:01"
5424,858,"Thanks for the quick reply Robert.  I have heard nothing but positive things about Manouche guitars.  I am very glad to hear they are finished in Nitro as I absolutely detest the plastic poly finish that comes on most modern guitars.  I want a guitar that will look like it has been played for 50 years when in fact it is 50 years old...whereas some poly finished guitars will look brand new after years of use.\
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Also\, I like high enough action to get a significant tone out of the instrument so it's good to hear you can customize them.\
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One last question\, and this is a purely hypothetical thought...\
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Can the Manouche guitars be customized where I could get an Oval Hole 14 fret to body guitar\, but have the fret extension like is found on the D-Holes\, or specifically like the Oval Hole Django is playing in the 1938 J'attendrai video clip.  I want an oval hole\, that much is for sure\, but I would love to have one that resembles the one Django had in this video.  Does Manouche offer options like this?  It's not all that important\, but I thought I might as well go ahead and ask :D\
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Shawn",5420,"BBCode","2007-05-08 14:03:04"
5426,858,"Hi\,\
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Is your Swing group going to be performing at the Wichita River Festival?  I talked to you awhile back since you are from Kansas\, and thought if you were performing at the festival I might swing by and introduce myself  :) .\
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Shawn",5426,"BBCode","2007-05-08 14:38:30"
5429,258,"I don't believe we are this year\, but we should get together and play a tune sometime. What do you think?\
Shane",5429,"BBCode","2007-05-08 17:15:38"
5430,858,"Yeah\, that sounds like a good idea.  My wife and I just bought a new house so that consumes a good amount of time aside from work\, but maybe one of these days we will have to get together.\
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Until then\,\
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Shawn",5426,"BBCode","2007-05-08 18:23:57"
5432,58,"Hi Chris:\
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I failed to mention that I could probably sell it to you without the Bigtone (with the original bridge\, instead)\, for 2200.\
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Charlie",5407,"BBCode","2007-05-08 21:42:28"
5438,58,"Hey Chris:\
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I could also sell it without the Bigtone\, with the original bridge and an endpin jack\, for 2200.\
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Charlie",5407,"BBCode","2007-05-10 22:20:25"
5441,131,"Elliot\, \
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Close....   I bought a 1995 MD-20 Dupont\, the one Paul Mehling has had for sale for a long time.  I've been playing it for about a month and frankly the Manouche holds up pretty well comparitively.   I could not decide which one to keep.   The Manouche is louder\, more sustain and has better bass.   The Dupont has better highs.  Both play well\, both well made\, actually\, the Manouche is probably a bit better made\, the Dupont looks a bit better though it is pretty beat up (something about an accident at the airport).    In the end\, I'm keeping the Dupont because of the nice highs and has a built in pickup.   The lower bass volume helps me playing rhythm in our weekly jams with six guitars and if I need to\, I can plug in to pump it up. \
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Did you get that CD I sent you? \
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Craig",5441,"BBCode","2007-05-11 09:03:03"
5446,60,"Hi Craig\,\
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How are you?  I just moved to Cleveland from VA.  So far so good\, I like it here.  I was wondering why you are selling the Manouche and what might be next.  I just got an Hommage yesterday and I love it.  I think we talked since I had owned a Manouche last fall--I ended up selling it to Michael Bauer.  He says it has really opened up with playing time and he is real happy with it.  I didn't care for it but maybe I didn't give it enought of a chance.  I also didn't like the neck profile.  The Hommage has a somewhat similar neck but not such an extreme rectangle shape so I think it will be fine for me.  \
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regards\,\
Chris Hall",5446,"BBCode","2007-05-11 10:24:11"
5447,131,"Chris\, \
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Hey\, how are ya?   Good to hear from you.  Glad you're likin' Cleveland.  I lived in Cleveland one summer\, studied welding at the Lincoln Electric company on E. Euclid Ave.   I haven't had a chance to play a Hommage yet\, I keep hearing good things.   Maybe at Django in June*.   \
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I liked the Manouche up to a point.   It is loud and crunchy\, great bass.  I liked the neck well enough\, not as nice as the Hodson though.  Too bad about David\, eh\, God rest his soul.  \
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I recently bought a used '95 Dupont MD-20 (solid maple back and sides) for a good price because it is has been played a lot and something nasty that happened in an airline baggage dept.  \
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Played it back to back against the Manouche for almost a month before deciding which to keep.  Tough choice.  The Manouche is louder\, more sustain\, stronger bass.   The Dupont though has luxurious highs and cuts well enough in the mid and bass ranges.  The notes decay quicker.  I've been trying for a dryer rhythm like in the recent Romane recordings (Acoustic Quartet and French Guitars)\, bar chords and the Dupont help.       \
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* Any chance you'll make Django in June?   I'm going along with half a dozen players I jam with weekly.   Probably about the same drive for you and me (9 hours I figure).   \
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Craig",5447,"BBCode","2007-05-11 10:50:29"
5448,60,"Hi Charlie\,\
I just got an Hommage yesterday and I think it is a keeper\, but thanks for all your info and pics on your guitars.  I hope the Collins sells quickly for you.    Let me know what you get next!\
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regards\,\
Chris",5406,"BBCode","2007-05-11 10:19:28"
5452,131,"Some of it might be the recording\, but that's pretty much how Ritary sounds.  He is playing a brand new Michael Collins guitar that Michael talked him into playing that night.   Ritary liked it so much he and his rhythm player\, Herve ordered a pair each\, endorsed the guitars and kicked Michael's luthier career into overdrive.   Most of the sound\, however is probably Ritary.  When I played that guitar\, I didn't sound like Ritary   :cry: \
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Glad you like the CD\, lots of good stuff there. I'd love the Cheek to Cheek tab.   I'll give it to my buddy Drew who LOVES that song and who will likely be playin' the shee-it out of it by next week.  \
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Craig",5441,"BBCode","2007-05-11 12:16:49"
5455,9,"Hi Pete...I have the mother load of Bousquet bootlegs. I'm not authorized to post them on the web. But I'll send them to you..",5455,"BBCode","2007-05-12 08:48:03"
5458,343,"That would be SO cool...he's fantastic!  Are you feeling better\, BTW?\
P",5458,"BBCode","2007-05-12 08:49:36"
5459,9,"Way better today...that was a wicked cold! Totally feverish and delirious for two days.... :(",5455,"BBCode","2007-05-12 08:52:53"
5461,1173,"Hi Swithd\
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my name is shingo from japan. I looked your writtings\
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I also go to somis this year that is a first time too.\
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this is my first travel foreign country.\
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so i little bit scary...because I cant speak franch only poor english\
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if you ok I want friend with you! and i want jam in samois\
\
when you go to france? i will go 18th june maybe\
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shingo",5461,"BBCode","2007-05-12 10:51:48"
5462,1173,"Hi Andreas  my name is shingo from japan.\
\
I love your playing. jazz  gipsy jazz...I like all your play\
\
I will go somois this year first time. its very enjoyment \
cause you appear on stage! \
\
will you came all days festival?\
\
if you around festival . I want jam with you!\
\
maybe you can find too easy be cause I will ware japanese traditional ware.\
\
\
thanks!\
\
\
shingo",5462,"BBCode","2007-05-12 11:39:45"
5463,1173,"Hi Andreas  my name is shingo from japan.\
\
I love your playing. jazz  gipsy jazz...I like all your play\
\
I will go somois this year first time. its very enjoyment \
cause you appear on stage! \
\
will you came all days festival?\
\
if you around festival . I want jam with you!\
\
maybe you can find too easy be cause I will ware japanese traditional ware.\
\
\
thanks!\
\
\
shingo",5463,"BBCode","2007-05-12 11:39:45"
5472,203,"Hi Wayne\,\
Here are two mp3s of tunes by André DEDJEAN\
Hope you will like them\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",5472,"BBCode","2007-05-13 12:29:06"
5473,45,"Francois:\
\
Merci. I've never heard anything by Andre. Very poppish.\
\
Cheers\
\
Wayne",5473,"BBCode","2007-05-13 19:31:10"
5476,131,"Elliot\, \
\
Thanks for the tabs.    Looking forward to getting into it. \
\
\
Craig",5476,"BBCode","2007-05-14 05:05:19"
5480,45,"Francois:\
\
Merci. I've never heard anything by Andre. Very poppish.\
\
Cheers\
\
Wayne",5480,"BBCode","2007-05-13 19:31:10"
5483,178,"Greetings Chip...\
\
I have around 22+ Fake books on pdf disk format...\
I perform with not only GJ bands but also back up singers on guitar and upright bass... Many different key signatures are used by GJazzers and vocalists...\
Transposing many of the compositions is a worth while endeavor as it helps musicians understand the structure of the tune...\
If you are interested send me a PRIVATE email PLEASE\, and I'll send you a copy of the disk... I have put them all on a DVD in pdf format...\
You won't be disappointed...\
Many of the Gypsy Jazz performers\, old and new\, play the Jazz standards from the 20's to the present...\
Why did DR and so many others record and perform Jazz from American composers such as New Orleans influenced\, straight ahead jazz and bebop? Because that's where they got a substantial amount of their repertoire!\
\
For your eyes only!!!\
Gypsy Jazz as well as all the Jazz fake books\, plus bonus books!!! \
\
A.K.\
\
When I get your private email I'll send you a copy of the cover insert to read and view\, then I'll mail it to you if you send me your mailing address...",5483,"BBCode","2007-05-15 14:42:03"
5485,1135,"hey francois\
\
many thanks the DVD came today\, tell me if I can send you some money to cover the postage...\
\
if theres anything I can do for you...not sure what!...but just let me know...right I'm going to get stuck into this lot!\
\
cheers\
Alex",5200,"BBCode","2007-05-16 04:03:17"
5486,125,"Hi\,\
Thanks for your mail. I'll be in Samois at the AJL guitar stand when I'm not playing on stage. See you there and have a nice trip over:)\
Regards Andreas",5462,"BBCode","2007-05-16 08:40:34"
5488,1048,"Dennis-\
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you should tell your friend who wrote the gig book about lulu:\
[url=http://www.lulu.com/]http://www.lulu.com/[/url]\
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if he feels like ever publishing his work and selling it hassle free\, this place does print on demand books. Costs are reasonable\, about $5 for binding and 2 cents per page. All he needs to do is make a PDF and upload it. good for making even a single copy! \
\
Dave",5488,"BBCode","2007-05-16 11:14:41"
5489,846,"Hi\,\
\
My name is Yuta. Are you still living in Mellbourne? I am in Melbourne at the moment\, doing uni... \
\
Are you working?\
\
I think your right hand position is bascially up to you. It depends on what sound you are looking for. I think Michael's gypsy picking is good to start.\
\
If you wanna change the sound\, you can try replacing the bridge. I guess you can buy good ones from this website.\
\
\
By the way\, I am sorry to hear that Bireli couldn't perform in international melbourne jazz festival because of injury. I was looking forward to seeing his show...\
\
\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",5489,"BBCode","2007-05-16 13:47:02"
5491,846,"Hi\,\
\
My name is Yuta. Are you still living in Mellbourne? I am in Melbourne at the moment\, doing uni... \
\
Are you working?\
\
I think your right hand position is bascially up to you. It depends on what sound you are looking for. I think Michael's gypsy picking is good to start.\
\
If you wanna change the sound\, you can try replacing the bridge. I guess you can buy good ones from this website.\
\
\
By the way\, I am sorry to hear that Bireli couldn't perform in international melbourne jazz festival because of injury. I was looking forward to seeing his show...\
\
\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",5491,"BBCode","2007-05-16 13:47:02"
5492,1093,"hi\
are you playing guitar too?\
let meet and cafe??\
im living fitzroy\,if you interested\,\
i can trust bireli's cancel\,i think chiket doesn't sell much\,\,\
\
im japanese sorry my poor english",5492,"BBCode","2007-05-16 19:21:53"
5493,1093,"hi\
are you playing guitar too?\
let meet and cafe??\
im living fitzroy\,if you interested\,\
i can trust bireli's cancel\,i think chiket doesn't sell much\,\,\
\
im japanese sorry my poor english",5493,"BBCode","2007-05-16 19:21:53"
5494,846,"Hey aoi\,\
\
\
I've been playing guitar for 8 - 9 years.\
\
I live in Glen Iris. ( near Richmond)\
\
As my name suggests\, I am a Japanese too.\
\
Don't be sorry..\
\
Do you have a hotmail adress? We can talk in Japanese then.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",5492,"BBCode","2007-05-17 01:29:52"
5495,846,"My hotmail adress is \
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hyrrose@hotmail.com\">hyrrose@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks. Yuta",5492,"BBCode","2007-05-17 01:30:29"
5496,1135,"hey francois\
\
many thanks the DVD came today\, tell me if I can send you some money to cover the postage...\
\
if theres anything I can do for you...not sure what!...but just let me know...right I'm going to get stuck into this lot!\
\
cheers\
Alex",5201,"BBCode","2007-05-16 04:03:17"
5497,846,"Hey aoi\,\
\
\
I've been playing guitar for 8 - 9 years.\
\
I live in Glen Iris. ( near Richmond)\
\
As my name suggests\, I am a Japanese too.\
\
Don't be sorry..\
\
Do you have a hotmail adress? We can talk in Japanese then.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",5497,"BBCode","2007-05-17 01:29:52"
5498,846,"My hotmail adress is \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hyrrose@hotmail.com\">hyrrose@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks. Yuta",5497,"BBCode","2007-05-17 01:30:29"
5499,60,"Hi Craig\,\
\
That Dupont sounds nice.  If they weren't so expensive new and relatively hard to find used\, I might have tried one this time.  I am really loving the Dell Arte Hommage I just got though.  It was made in 3/05\, so I guess it sat in the store (Bernunzio) in Rochester for a couple years.  Lucky for me.  It is easily my favoritel selmac that I have owned\, with that Hodson coming in second.  Now if only I can learn some of this stuff!  I got Gypsy Rhythm and Denis' dvd and I hope to at least get more proficient and authentic sounding on rhythm.  I know what you mean about that dry rhythm sound--I love it too.  I have French Guitar\, great cd.   \
\
I recently got ahold of a couple cdrs of old live Waso\, with Fapy on guitar\, would you be interested in copies?  Speaking of great rhythm\, Vivi Limberger  plays very tasty rhythm on these.\
\
cheers\,\
Chris[/list]",5446,"BBCode","2007-05-16 16:30:49"
5501,1093,"hi!\
I had contact your hotmail.\
if you don't get my e-mail.\
please contact <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:takaoka@activedream.com.au\">takaoka@activedream.com.au</a><!-- e -->\
\
talk to you soon!\
\
Toshi AOI",5492,"BBCode","2007-05-17 05:20:18"
5503,673,"Hy elliot\, first let me say sorry for the bad English \,  i try soon to get my website  to translate into English\, its easy er for reading all things \, but its not easy for me to do it \, i am a dutch sinti  and u know reading and writing its not our strong side \, but i will try to do it \, i have leave a message on the forum \, and i hope if u wand to ask some more about the picks  that u tell me  \, we play all \, the son of my uncle is martin limberger  mabey u hear from him\, the only thing we can  its playing guitar and make picks \, ok elliot i hope to hear from u \
wish u all the best from the Netherlands",5503,"BBCode","2007-05-17 05:45:07"
5504,1093,"hi!\
I had contact your hotmail.\
if you don't get my e-mail.\
please contact <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:takaoka@activedream.com.au\">takaoka@activedream.com.au</a><!-- e -->\
\
talk to you soon!\
\
Toshi AOI",5493,"BBCode","2007-05-17 05:20:18"
5505,135,"how much $ for a pick sent to brooklyn\, new york?",5505,"BBCode","2007-05-17 06:29:01"
5507,131,"Chris\, \
\
The Dupont is nice in many ways but I wish it had a bigger voice.   Is the Hommage a Favino style?   \
\
Thanks for the offer on the Live Waso\, but I think I have those\, they are very good.   \
\
Craig",5447,"BBCode","2007-05-17 06:52:40"
5511,673,"Hy\,  the price its 15 euro all inclusive  sending  or 20 dollar \,   if u place a  order on the website  than i send it to u \, u can pay with paypal and i send your pick into a closed envelope to u  \, so its all inclusive ok?  and on the website u can choose the pick u wand  \, if u push web shop u see the models   u can scroll the page i have 5 models on it \, the most wanted pick its the model  maestro turtle \,   .\
i hope to hear from u if u wand to ask some ok?\
[url=http://www.star-gipsyplectrums.nl]www.star-gipsyplectrums.nl[/url]",5511,"BBCode","2007-05-17 06:57:22"
5512,60,"Hi Craig\,\
\
Yes\, the Hommage is essentially a copy of Alain Cola's early '60's Favino.  I love it.  It sounds great for both rhythm and lead\, well\, at least to the extent that I can play it!  I would love to hear someone really good wail on it.\
Chris",5446,"BBCode","2007-05-17 09:31:57"
5513,135,"so\, they are all the same shape?",5505,"BBCode","2007-05-17 11:28:54"
5514,135,"so\, they are all the same shape and size?",5505,"BBCode","2007-05-17 11:29:13"
5518,673,"hy\, the shape on the site its AL the same \, but i can make  exactly what u wand \, the size also \, the picks on the site are big picks  the size of the picks on the site its around 30 mm  but if u wand a special model or shape u can tell me and i make it for u  ok?",5511,"BBCode","2007-05-17 12:40:37"
5519,135,"what did django use?",5505,"BBCode","2007-05-17 12:42:44"
5522,673,"django used  buttons\, coins\, a comb\, all things just like my family played in the early years \, and i have to say its sounds always good \,",5511,"BBCode","2007-05-17 13:11:49"
5523,516,"Hi Rob\
\
Nice to meet you.  I am sure you have my best pick - the only problem is how to pay you and which size I want.   The blue one with the star is very beautiful.  You must know about the regular Gypsy Jazz pick by Wegen\,  that is the one I use most.  Could you make one like that for me?  I am playing mostly lead guitar\, so that pick is not too fat not too thin for me. \
\
\
If you like I would be glad to help you with your English for the translation of your site.  I can read it over and make sure it sounds smooth.  I am sure many people will be interested in your picks.  \
\
My ancestors were Sephardic Jews from Spain\, and I am sure lived next to Gypsies for many hundreds of years.  I can be sure of this because much of the music is the same\, and Gypsies look like my relatives!  So I say that all Gypsies are my cousins.   \
\
I am patient and can wait\, but I will be buying a pick from you hopefully soon\, my friend.\
\
Elliot",5523,"BBCode","2007-05-17 16:04:18"
5526,673,"hy elliot \, i have just  translate the site into English\, i hope its good ?\,  iff u push webshop u see the models \, after clicking on a model u can choose the thickness  and choose ritme or solo    after u place a order  i can send u a pay pal request \, its easy \,  the size from the picks on the site are  all 30mm  but if u wand i make it bigger\, its no problem  \,yes i know the wegenpicks   the are good \,but the wegenpicks scratsch  clattering on the strings \, the are really good for the  most players  but it can match better \, u know  i am 1 of the family who play profesional \, iam from the steinbach side of the family \, and that means\, rosenberg\,weiss\, tatta mirando\,limberger\, u know all manousche people are 1 family and the only thing we can is play \,( and make picks )\
the pick on the picture on this forum  it just like tortoise shell  it have the same look and the same sound   and the star it gives a really good grip elliot \, i have other models  but this one i know for sure that it gives the best sound there is \, elliot its nice to meet u here and i hope my site is in English now\, can u let me know if its good ?\
thanks",5503,"BBCode","2007-05-17 16:28:36"
5527,131,"Rob\, \
\
I'm interested in the Favino.   Could you send me more information and a price?  \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Craig Bumgarner",5527,"BBCode","2007-05-18 06:55:27"
5529,1016,"Here's an arrangement I did based off the sheet music and the HCOT vid. Some of the changes are my own decisions. I hope you can read standard notation as I haven't done a tab version yet.\
\
Cheers.",5529,"BBCode","2007-05-18 07:58:42"
5530,1016,"Melody is straight from the lead sheet. Chords are too--though I think I changed a few. The C section is based on HCoT's vid.\
\
No tab yet\, so I hope you read standard notation.\
\
Enjoy!",5530,"BBCode","2007-05-18 12:51:01"
5531,1016,"Melody is straight from the lead sheet. Chords are too--though I think I changed a few. The C section is based on HCoT's vid.\
\
No tab yet\, so I hope you read standard notation.\
\
Enjoy!",5531,"BBCode","2007-05-18 12:51:01"
5532,826,"Yep I read notation. i play steel guitar so tab wouldn't help anyway since I'm not in standard tuning and anyway this way it's easier to give it to my other players (clarinet\, violin\, etc.)\
\
thanks! :)",5530,"BBCode","2007-05-18 13:00:29"
5533,826,"Yep I read notation. i play steel guitar so tab wouldn't help anyway since I'm not in standard tuning and anyway this way it's easier to give it to my other players (clarinet\, violin\, etc.)\
\
thanks! :)",5533,"BBCode","2007-05-18 13:00:29"
5534,1016,"Cool. Steel! 6\, 8\, 10? What tuning?\
\
BTW\, the lead sheet I worked from has the harmonies--just thought it would be more fun to make up my own.",5530,"BBCode","2007-05-18 13:04:16"
5535,1016,"Cool. Steel! 6\, 8\, 10? What tuning?\
\
BTW\, the lead sheet I worked from has the harmonies--just thought it would be more fun to make up my own.",5531,"BBCode","2007-05-18 13:04:16"
5536,826,"It's resonator acoustic guitar 6 string. Although\,  i have plans for an 8 string. My tuning is G6 DGEGBD. That gives a range for playing changes when the guitar player is soloing as well as good melodic range.\
\
Yeah I figure the other playrs will concoct their own harmony as well. We don't really do exact copies of anything. in fact we play stuff dixieland style by improvising parts and with up to 13 musicians..that's not easy but\, very fun!",5530,"BBCode","2007-05-18 14:11:23"
5537,1016,"Here's an arrangement I did based off the sheet music and the HCOT vid. Some of the changes are my own decisions. I hope you can read standard notation as I haven't done a tab version yet.\
\
Cheers.",5531,"BBCode","2007-05-18 07:58:42"
5538,826,"It's resonator acoustic guitar 6 string. Although\,  i have plans for an 8 string. My tuning is G6 DGEGBD. That gives a range for playing changes when the guitar player is soloing as well as good melodic range.\
\
Yeah I figure the other playrs will concoct their own harmony as well. We don't really do exact copies of anything. in fact we play stuff dixieland style by improvising parts and with up to 13 musicians..that's not easy but\, very fun!",5533,"BBCode","2007-05-18 14:11:23"
5540,419,"Hi\,\
I received the dvd and cd a couple of weeks ago and after a very busy period I have found time to take a look at it. I must say it's a nice collection of songbooks and I doubt there are any song I wont find there! Thank you very much for sending them to me and I hope I can return the favour sometime. I have also listened to your band and it sounds great! Are you playing alot? Do you have a web-site or are you on MySpace?\
Thanks again!\
\
best regards\
\
Christian",5189,"BBCode","2007-05-19 03:26:33"
5541,645,"Bob\,\
\
I do everything through the school\, easier for me to deal with\, its been years since Ive taught privately outside of the school (I always hated collecting money\, scheduling\, blah blah). Why dont we get together sometime and see if we are a good match\, and whetehr I would have anything to offer you as a teacher\, as Ive only been at this GJazz thing for a few years now\, classical being my background and specialty. \
\
Im fairly flexible for the summer\, just teaching a few lessons at GCC\, a summer ensemble on tuesday nights\, and taking a three week class at ASU in June\, otherwise Im pretty low key for the summer\, benefits of being a teacher! Plus\, my partner in GJazz crime Danielle Spadavecchia just went and moved to San Diego on me\, so now Im even more free for time. \
\
-Chuck\
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623.322.4086",5541,"BBCode","2007-05-19 09:46:37"
5542,645,"Bob\,\
\
I do everything through the school\, easier for me to deal with\, its been years since Ive taught privately outside of the school (I always hated collecting money\, scheduling\, blah blah). Why dont we get together sometime and see if we are a good match\, and whetehr I would have anything to offer you as a teacher\, as Ive only been at this GJazz thing for a few years now\, classical being my background and specialty. \
\
Im fairly flexible for the summer\, just teaching a few lessons at GCC\, a summer ensemble on tuesday nights\, and taking a three week class at ASU in June\, otherwise Im pretty low key for the summer\, benefits of being a teacher! Plus\, my partner in GJazz crime Danielle Spadavecchia just went and moved to San Diego on me\, so now Im even more free for time. \
\
-Chuck\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chuck@duozona.com\">chuck@duozona.com</a><!-- e -->\
623.322.4086",5542,"BBCode","2007-05-19 09:46:37"
5543,1072,"Thanks Chuck\,\
\
I'll give you a call. I'd like to get together with you.\
\
Thanks\,\
Bobl",5541,"BBCode","2007-05-19 09:53:13"
5544,1072,"Thanks Chuck\,\
\
I'll give you a call. I'd like to get together with you.\
\
Thanks\,\
Bobl",5544,"BBCode","2007-05-19 09:53:13"
5545,1139,"Hey\, I'm just scoping out the forum to see if there are any Gypsy players in the Bellingham area who may be interested in jamming. I'm new to the style... but I'm a quick learner and looking to get some good practice in. Plus\, Michael Horowitz is my brother-in-law\, so I have the inside scoop. I'll do rhythm or lead...whatever kind of practice I can get. If you're interested\, you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:taigaestuary@yahoo.com\">taigaestuary@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Phil",5545,"BBCode","2007-05-21 22:15:10"
5546,1139,"Hey\, I'm just scoping out the forum to see if there are any Gypsy players in the Bellingham area who may be interested in jamming. I'm new to the style... but I'm a quick learner and looking to get some good practice in. Plus\, Michael Horowitz is my brother-in-law\, so I have the inside scoop. I'll do rhythm or lead...whatever kind of practice I can get. If you're interested\, you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:taigaestuary@yahoo.com\">taigaestuary@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->. \
\
Phil",5546,"BBCode","2007-05-21 22:21:38"
5547,1139,"Hey\, I'm just scoping out the forum to see if there are any Gypsy players in the Bellingham area who may be interested in jamming. I'm new to the style... but I'm a quick learner and looking to get some good practice in. Plus\, Michael Horowitz is my brother-in-law\, so I have the inside scoop. I'll do rhythm or lead...whatever kind of practice I can get. If you're interested\, you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:taigaestuary@yahoo.com\">taigaestuary@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Phil",5547,"BBCode","2007-05-21 22:15:10"
5548,858,"Hi Josh\, I'm thinking about ordering a new bridge for my Gitane DG-255.  I want to keep it at about the same height as it currently is\, maybe even a little taller.  Anyhow\, what information do I need to provide to you to build me a bridge?  Also\, I see there are two options (Rosewood & Ebony) and I would like one in Ebony\, but I want to make sure that it is \"real\" ebony and not just Rosewood dyed black?\
\
Thanks\,\
Shawn",5548,"BBCode","2007-05-22 07:53:56"
5553,1126,"Hi Andy\,\
\
Did anyone ever respond to your request for a copy of the Vol. 2 Mehling Django-Playing DVD? If not\, I can scan or copy it for you. \
\
Let me know what works for you.\
\
~dave_prine",5553,"BBCode","2007-05-22 14:19:31"
5556,1126,"Hi Andy\,\
\
Did anyone ever respond to your request for a copy of the Vol. 2 Mehling Django-Playing DVD? If not\, I can scan or copy it for you. \
\
Let me know what works for you.\
\
~dave_prine",5556,"BBCode","2007-05-22 14:19:31"
5563,1139,"Hey\, I'm just scoping out the forum to see if there are any Gypsy players in the Bellingham area who may be interested in jamming. I'm new to the style... but I'm a quick learner and looking to get some good practice in. Plus\, Michael Horowitz is my brother-in-law\, so I have the inside scoop. I'll do rhythm or lead...whatever kind of practice I can get. If you're interested\, you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:taigaestuary@yahoo.com\">taigaestuary@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->. \
\
Phil",5547,"BBCode","2007-05-21 22:21:38"
5566,516,"Hi Kid -\
\
 Any word yet on the pick review? \
\
 Hoping it plays as nice as it looks!\
\
\
Regards\,\
\
Elliot",5566,"BBCode","2007-05-23 09:43:16"
5573,135,"hi robin\, \
thanks for the vid. you guys sound really good together. just curious- what kind of picks do you and jimmy use? \
thanks!\
-alex",5573,"BBCode","2007-05-23 14:48:05"
5579,516,"Hi Michael\
\
  Glad to hear Pop’s is new – I feel better knowing I didn’t just blank out possibly having gone there.\
\
   So anyway\, don’t be discouraged – really\, the only way to do this thing is through time and stubbornness\, the latter of which you already have.  It is an untold secret\, but it goes for whatever art one does which is everybody thinks they are awful.  Really.  Birelli thinks he sucks.  Angelo DeBarre we know from his interview considers himself incredibly lazy.  Tchavolo…well…he seems to be happy just being Tchavolo and being able to play\, but I’m sure he’s shed plenty of tears of frustration at one time. One of Django’s main talents was hiding his deficiencies. The key here from what I’ve learned from every music teacher I’ve encountered is that if you are having trouble\, break whatever it is into bite-sized pieces you can manage\, then build up from there. Then as you improve in one thing\, it will help you with your other assignments as well.  \
\
Look at how many steps there are to learning something:\
\
1) Trying to figure out what you are going to play\
2) Running through the thing one note at a time to hear it\
3) Learning little bits and pieces\
4) Connecting the pieces together\
5) Playing it through\
6) Memorizing the whole thing\, AND playing it fluently (whew!)\
7) Getting it up to a decent speed\
8) And last\, hopefully playing it with some expression  \
\
Insert talent in the last step.  Plus\, whatever stage I’m at\, I always lose at least a third of what I learned by going to sleep\, although it becomes a bit easier if I pick it up again the next day.   I don’t think there’s any way to skip steps\, and I’m as surprised at how slow I’m going as I am with what I retain.  One just needs the patience to accept which step they are at and not rush it.  All the big Gypsy players play like they’ve been doing the same song forever\, because they have\, which is why all of them know the same 40 or so tunes  (and can barely read or write!).   \
\
I apologize if this is something you already know (I hate being told stuff I know already)\, but this is what I try to keep in mind\, just what step am I on.  I am by nature very undisciplined\, and by force I’ve managed to acquire some patience – but then there you go\, a nice word for plain stubbornness.  I hope my diatribe is of some help to you.   \
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Don’t even think about paying me for the pick\, it was just something to do while I was watching TV other than smoking cigarettes.  I’d be happier to get some more gems from Wrembel’s private stash if you happen to get more.  I have his ‘Introducing’ CD  (yes\, I dl’d it from that dude’s pirate site while it was still going\, anything for Art is okay by me)  which has ‘All of Me’ so I’ve got something to compare what you’ve got to.  Should be interesting.   \
\
  oh yeah\, my address:\
\
  Elliot Iver\
  621 N Sherman #23\
  Madison\, Wi\
  53704\
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TTYS\,\
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Elliot",5579,"BBCode","2007-05-24 08:09:33"
5582,1072,"I haven't seen that you have sold this guitar. Is it still for sale?",5582,"BBCode","2007-05-24 10:19:27"
5583,1072,"I haven't seen that you have sold this guitar. Is it still for sale?",5582,"BBCode","2007-05-24 10:19:27"
5584,1072,"I haven't seen that you have sold this guitar. Is it still for sale?",5582,"BBCode","2007-05-24 10:21:51"
5585,1072,"I haven't seen that you have sold this guitar. Is it still for sale?",5582,"BBCode","2007-05-24 10:21:51"
5587,726,"Hi Vic\, how are you man? I'm deeply concerned about something. You play in HC of Berkely right? I caught wind that Mr. Cole is trying to copyright the name \"Hot Club\"\, is it true? Please tell me it's not true. If it's true\, I am deeply troubled by what this means for all other gypsy jazzers. I come to you as a source because I know you play with him. I have nothing against you\, I think you're an awesome guy and I'm glad we're friends but if that's true what I heard\, I am really scared. Can you shed some light on that for me? Thanks Vic.\
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On another note\, I don't know if you ever get over to Asia but I'd be happy to take you around Shanghai if you're ever out here. Do you speak mandarin?   \
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Thanks\, Doug Martin",5587,"BBCode","2007-05-25 20:04:22"
5590,181,"Whew it's a long story\, and frankly I'm sick of telling it.... but here goes:\
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Mr. Cole changed the name of the group to \"The Hot Club\" shortly prior to the CD release. There was no malicious intent in it\, he just didn't know any better and thought it would be a good marketing move and name for the group. As a business oriented person\, when he changed the name he applied for the copyright of the name.\
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I hated it\, and was embarrassed to use it anywhere. But soon it started to really piss other people off. Particularly\, folks were showing up to \"the Hot Club\" shows expecting the see \"the Hot Club of San Francisco\". I started to get a lot of shit from the scene about it every time I played around and I heard some really nasty things.\
\
I continued to pressure George to change it back to \"of berkeley\" and eventually it came to an ultimatum. He caved and renamed the group \"the VERY hot club\". The HCSF seems happy with it\, and I hope that puts it to rest.\
\
As far as the copyright\, I would assume that George still holds it\, but I know the guy and I don't think he wouldn't use it to sue or strong-arm anybody. If he did\, that would end my relationship with his group.\
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You're definitely on my list of people to look up if I'm in China again. I actually don't speak manderin\, only a little cantonese. I definitely needed a guide when I was there.",5590,"BBCode","2007-05-25 20:37:32"
5591,726,"Wow\, that's crazy man! ya i didn't imply that you were personally involved in it but just wanted to know if it was real or not. Thanks for clearing that up. That does really bite though. I don't associate you with his decision at all. I know you just want to play music like the rest of us.\
That does piss me off what he's doing though.\
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Well man\, I don't have a set time frame yet for how long I'll be living here. It's pretty open ended. Anyway\, it'd be my pleasure to take you around here or at least later on we'll hopefully get a chance to play back in the Bay Area. Hope you are doing well. Thanks again for the explaination.\
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Doug",5587,"BBCode","2007-05-25 23:59:31"
5593,1016,"Thanks for the offer of the score. Much obliged!\
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Cheers\,\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",5593,"BBCode","2007-05-27 09:32:36"
5594,1016,"Thanks for the offer of the score. Much obliged!\
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Cheers\,\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",5594,"BBCode","2007-05-27 09:32:36"
5595,203,"Here is Georges ULMER's version\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",5595,"BBCode","2007-05-27 12:56:51"
5596,203,"Here is Georges ULMER's version\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",5596,"BBCode","2007-05-27 12:56:51"
5597,1016,"Thank you very much\, François!\
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Take care\,\
Chris",5595,"BBCode","2007-05-27 13:05:43"
5600,1016,"Thank you very much\, François!\
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Take care\,\
Chris",5594,"BBCode","2007-05-27 13:05:43"
5602,516,"Hi Michael\,\
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Here is Cheek to Cheek\, or at least Fapy's solo.  \
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Hope you like it!\
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Elliot",5602,"BBCode","2007-05-29 12:00:53"
5604,203,"Hi\,\
\
Here is another transcription by Jeff Rossi\, rather close but with other fingerings. You may want to try it.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",5604,"BBCode","2007-05-29 15:08:01"
5605,450,"Hi Josh\, thanks for clearing my doubt on Gypsy setup. Currently I have a DG320 and getting a DG330. Will be getting 2 bridges from you\, but am not sure what measurements to give u as I am clueless abt it. How do I go about determining what height is optimum? And\, do you sell the red leather for e tailpiece? I saw it's abt usd12 to install on any new djangobooks guitar. Is it possible to buy 2 pieces (and the price is...?) and install it on my own guitars? Please advice. Thank you!",5605,"BBCode","2007-05-29 11:12:09"
5606,203,"Hi\,\
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Here is another transcription by Jeff Rossi\, rather close but with other fingerings. You may want to try it.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",5606,"BBCode","2007-05-29 15:08:01"
5607,280,"Hi François\,\
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That's very kind of you\, thank's very much for the transcription.\
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I often find fingering is an all-important element in getting one of Django's solo to even sound half-right\, and Stompin At Decca is a good example of this with Django getting such a bounce and 'feel' throughout each chorus.\
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Simply playing all the right notes\, and making sure they're in the right order is just not enough to convey what he's doing.\
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I had an initial run through Denis' transcription last night\, and although in many ways it looks fairly straightforward (with embellished arpeggios built around chord shapes (?))\, I'm still having to work hard at each run just to try and get them 'memorised into my fingers' at this stage.\
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When working on a solo\, I often find individual segments don't sound very much like the recording to my ear\, so having another transcription to compare with will be very helpful in both confirming whether the first transcription is correct or not\, and providing some suggestions for alternative fingerings.\
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Many thanks\,\
Stuart",5604,"BBCode","2007-05-30 03:09:22"
5608,280,"Hi François\,\
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I'm having difficulty printing the pages - if I select \"Print\" I just get a small size reproduced\, less than a quarter of a normal page. It's the same if I copy the pages to my computer\, and then print from the downloaded files - am I doing something wrong?\
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Is there a way to print off a full-size copy of each page?\
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Regards\,\
Stuart",5604,"BBCode","2007-05-30 07:22:20"
5609,280,"Hi François\,\
\
I'm having difficulty printing the pages - if I select \"Print\" I just get a small size reproduced\, less than a quarter of a normal page. It's the same if I copy the pages to my computer\, and then print from the downloaded files - am I doing something wrong?\
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Is there a way to print off a full-size copy of each page?\
\
Regards\,\
Stuart",5609,"BBCode","2007-05-30 07:22:20"
5610,280,"Hi François\,\
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That's very kind of you\, thank's very much for the transcription.\
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I often find fingering is an all-important element in getting one of Django's solo to even sound half-right\, and Stompin At Decca is a good example of this with Django getting such a bounce and 'feel' throughout each chorus.\
\
Simply playing all the right notes\, and making sure they're in the right order is just not enough to convey what he's doing.\
\
I had an initial run through Denis' transcription last night\, and although in many ways it looks fairly straightforward (with embellished arpeggios built around chord shapes (?))\, I'm still having to work hard at each run just to try and get them 'memorised into my fingers' at this stage.\
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When working on a solo\, I often find individual segments don't sound very much like the recording to my ear\, so having another transcription to compare with will be very helpful in both confirming whether the first transcription is correct or not\, and providing some suggestions for alternative fingerings.\
\
Many thanks\,\
Stuart",5609,"BBCode","2007-05-30 03:09:22"
5611,203,"Hi Stuart\,\
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Try this .doc or the .pdf enclosed\, it should work (though the previous files were scanned at real full size).\
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I like very much Dennis transcriptions which are very acurate.\
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But when it comes to fingerings the solution is not the same for evryone. It also depends on the size and form of one's hand. Django had incredibly long and agile fingers (mine are closer to Joe Pass fingers [in shape\, not in agility!].\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",5604,"BBCode","2007-05-30 14:15:50"
5614,203,"Hi Stuart\,\
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Try this .doc or the .pdf enclosed\, it should work (though the previous files were scanned at real full size).\
\
I like very much Dennis transcriptions which are very acurate.\
\
But when it comes to fingerings the solution is not the same for evryone. It also depends on the size and form of one's hand. Django had incredibly long and agile fingers (mine are closer to Joe Pass fingers [in shape\, not in agility!].\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",5606,"BBCode","2007-05-30 14:15:50"
5615,1202,"greetings\,\
 i am wondering if you still have the shelley park guitar?...and if so\, the price\, photos if available\,and your location.\
                                             many thanks\,\
                                              tim \
                                                 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",5615,"BBCode","2007-05-30 20:29:59"
5618,548,"I have sent the guitar to Archtop.com for sale on consignment\, you can see it there once it is posted\, it is a great guitar!\
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thanks",5618,"BBCode","2007-05-31 08:42:10"
5619,1202,"greetings\,\
       i believe i wrote inquiring about the shelley park guitar for sale\, but i may have forgotten to leave my e-mail <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:address...tthomyog@hotmail.com\">address...tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
                                                      many thanks\,\
                                                            tim thomas",5619,"BBCode","2007-05-31 08:59:27"
5620,95,"To measure:\
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with your bridge on place your ruler (on the millimeter side) on top of the guitar on the side of the bridge facing the sound hole. Pt the ruler next to the high E string and he same for the low E string. This will tell you how tall your current bridge is. I need that measurement.\
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Next the distance between the bridge end Mustache ends. Take the bridge off and get that number.\
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next the width of the mustache ends for high E side and Low E side.\
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All in millimeters if you can. If inches are better for you that is fin too but I will then convert them to millimeters.\
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As for the leather... I have some I can ad to your order.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",5620,"BBCode","2007-05-31 13:51:06"
5622,1175,"Hello. \
I saw you were thinking about ordering a copy of the \
dvd from christian benedict's store. \
Did you order it? \
How long did it take to arrive?\
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Thanks for the info. \
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Robert Ernst\
Prescott\, AZ",5622,"BBCode","2007-05-31 21:50:20"
5623,280,"Many thanks François\,\
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The pdf download worked fine - interesting variations to Denis' version.\
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Thanks again\,\
Stuart",5604,"BBCode","2007-06-01 09:21:32"
5624,1144,"vien nous joindre ici a plus [url=http://www.djangoswing.de.tl/]http://www.djangoswing.de.tl/[/url]",5624,"BBCode","2007-06-01 09:39:04"
5625,1144,"vien nous joindre ici a plus [url=http://www.djangoswing.de.tl/]http://www.djangoswing.de.tl/[/url]",5625,"BBCode","2007-06-01 09:39:04"
5627,826,"Hi James\,\
If you're available next Saturday eve\, I am in need of guitar and violin or clarinet for a gig in Boston. thanks!\
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_Adriel :)",3624,"BBCode","2007-06-01 22:19:14"
5628,280,"Many thanks François\,\
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The pdf download worked fine - interesting variations to Denis' version.\
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Thanks again\,\
Stuart",5609,"BBCode","2007-06-01 09:21:32"
5632,1046,"Hi Greg.  Just trying to see how this pm message thing works.",5632,"BBCode","2007-06-03 06:16:13"
5633,826,"Hi James\,\
If you're available next Saturday eve\, I am in need of guitar and violin or clarinet for a gig in Boston. thanks!\
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_Adriel :)",5633,"BBCode","2007-06-01 22:19:14"
5634,297,"Hi Adriel--\
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Thanks for thinking of me. I have a wedding gig at 5:30\, but depending on the time of your gig\, I'd consider a late drive. I also have a couple of possibilities I can check for you in terms of violin or clarinet. The clarinetist is on the wedding gig with me\, so that might work out.\
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You're also welcome to get in touch via email at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seamus42@verizon.net\">seamus42@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
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I'll make a couple of calls and talk to you soon.\
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thanks!\
James",3624,"BBCode","2007-06-03 08:18:20"
5635,297,"Hi Adriel--\
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Thanks for thinking of me. I have a wedding gig at 5:30\, but depending on the time of your gig\, I'd consider a late drive. I also have a couple of possibilities I can check for you in terms of violin or clarinet. The clarinetist is on the wedding gig with me\, so that might work out.\
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You're also welcome to get in touch via email at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seamus42@verizon.net\">seamus42@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
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I'll make a couple of calls and talk to you soon.\
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thanks!\
James",3625,"BBCode","2007-06-03 08:18:20"
5636,1046,"Hello.  Just read your Myspace rant on drop-D tuning.  Thought you might want to add one more thing to your list of acceptable reasons for using this tuning:  classical guitar.  Many pieces for classical guitar require drop D tuning (depending on the transcription).  Many pieces by Bach have been transcribed into this tuning and performed by John Williams\, Julien Bream\, Andres Segovia.  Not sure if those guys qualify as wankers to you.  But I think they're pretty bad ass.  However\, I do imagine that it gets pretty annoying having to re-tune all those guitars after all those Nu-metal fans put them back on the wall.",5636,"BBCode","2007-06-02 22:00:31"
5643,1046,"Hey Caleb.  I actually do not have a myspace profile.  I figure I don't need one until I have some recorded music that I am not ashamed of.  Didn't mean to give you flack about the drop-d thing.  But I did get a kick out of it.  There was a time that my younger metal-head friends would go on endlessly about how drop-d sucks and I suppose your blog got me all nostalgic.  And as someone who used to work in a music store\, I could definitely sympathize with you on having to deal with the endless legions of imbeciles who frequent such establishments.  Anyhow\, thanks for your reply and I'll shoot ya a message when I finally get my Myspace up and running. later on - Greg",5636,"BBCode","2007-06-04 19:34:55"
5644,1072,"Josh\,\
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Do you do these set ups for guiatsr not sold through Djangobooks? If so what do you charge?\
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Thanks\,",5644,"BBCode","2007-06-04 21:15:07"
5645,95,"Sure... I do allot of work out side of Djangobooks. I charge $60 for a full set up. If a full fret level is needed the charge for the level is $100. So for a full set up with level it's $160.\
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Let me know if you would like more info.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",5645,"BBCode","2007-06-05 13:20:43"
5648,1072,"I asked before but I don't know if the message went through. Are you still selling the Encore.\
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Thanks\, Bob",5582,"BBCode","2007-06-05 17:56:57"
5649,548,"I'm still selling it\, but since I'm not around much I've sent it to archtop.com\, you can see it there\, the advantage might be that they will give it a complete set up prior to selling..\
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thanks",5649,"BBCode","2007-06-05 18:02:06"
5650,548,"I'm still selling it\, but since I'm not around much I've sent it to archtop.com\, you can see it there\, the advantage might be that they will give it a complete set up prior to selling..\
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thanks",5650,"BBCode","2007-06-05 18:02:06"
5652,1072,"Thanks\, I thought I'd seen an Encore on their in the shop recently. Have you \
done business with them previously?",5582,"BBCode","2007-06-05 18:25:44"
5653,548,"No\, but they seem to be highly recommended\, I almost bought a Dupont from him a couple of years ago and he was very easy to deal with...",5649,"BBCode","2007-06-05 18:50:16"
5654,548,"No\, but they seem to be highly recommended\, I almost bought a Dupont from him a couple of years ago and he was very easy to deal with...",5650,"BBCode","2007-06-05 18:50:16"
5656,1016,"Sent you an email!\
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Chris",5656,"BBCode","2007-06-05 21:43:41"
5664,516,"Hi Loren:\
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 Yes\, swing is pretty rare here.  There is one band here that plays Gypsy Jazz\, their name is the Gypsy Caravan Swing Ensemble.  I'm sure that must be who you are talking about.   However\, I am not with them.  In fact\, at the rate things are going\, I'm pretty sure I'll be playing solo\, doing solo pieces and playing with backing tracks through a PA\, which I'm fine with - more money for me!   \
\
 Regards\,\
\
 Elliot",5664,"BBCode","2007-06-06 22:08:34"
5667,1207,"Can anyone tell me the name of the tune played in the music clip of Django and Grappelli?  The one where it starts with DJango with his feet propped up by the radio. The narrator speaks as the camera moves to the left and introduces the accompaniment and then Grappelli with his back to Django. Sweet melody. \
 I am fairly new to a lot of this great music. \
Thank you much for any help.  Stosh",5667,"BBCode","2007-06-07 10:07:52"
5668,1207,"Can anyone tell me the name of the tune played in the music clip of Django and Grappelli?  The one where it starts with DJango with his feet propped up by the radio. The narrator speaks as the camera moves to the left and introduces the accompaniment and then Grappelli with his back to Django. Sweet melody. \
 I am fairly new to a lot of this great music. \
Thank you much for any help.  Stosh",5667,"BBCode","2007-06-07 10:07:52"
5670,27,"Dennis\,\
\
If the situation that you're describing is really clinical then I would say that the web is going to be of limited help.  If you can get the person you're talking about to see a clinical person (either a Ph.D. clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist)\, then I strongly urge you to do that.  Psychiatrists are medically trained and for conditions like bipolar disorder can often provide good pharmacudical advice\, but a clincial psychologist can sometimes be more personal in their style.  In either case\, seek trained professional help.  The internet can sometimes be useful\, but often is misleading (as I'm sure you know).  I have long experience with mental issues\, both myself (severe depression\, at least at one time)\, and others (also bipolar\, as well as borderline personality disorder)\, and I've come to think that there is no substitute for talking to someone qualified in person and going from there.  I do know some clincal people that I could talk to\, but my strong advice is to see someone (or have your friend see them).  Also\, don't be afraid to shop around; some people are qualified\, but they might not be right for a particular person.  Ask to see if you can arrange an initial interview-like visit.  Good luck and let me know if there's any further information that you need.\
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-Paul",5670,"BBCode","2007-06-07 13:10:51"
5671,3,"Hi Paul\
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thanks for writing\, I know that the internet is of limited help but at the moment I am just doing research because I am so new to this\, and this came so unexpectedly. The person in question has completely blocked me out of her life\, and I fear contacting her will make things worse. I had to suffer some massive and hate-filled unfounded  verbal abuse.\
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Right now\, I am not even sure if it is a mental disorder so I'm trying to talk to people who are knowledgeable about it\, not to diagnose her via the web but so that I can have expert opinions before actually doing anything (if i even should). Right now it's very difficult for me too because of work.\,. i have to be at django in june next week and then samois.\
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thanks again\
D",5671,"BBCode","2007-06-07 13:28:25"
5675,27,"Dennis\,\
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I see the picture more clearly now.  In that case I think that the Mayo recommendation is good.  Also\, the NIH (I think that it's nih.gov) might have some useful information as well.  As I said I know a lot of clinicians and I can maybe ask some of them if they can recommend other sites.  I'll be at Django in June\, but only on Friday; I'll make sure to touch base with you.  Best of luck.\
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-Paul",5670,"BBCode","2007-06-07 13:35:07"
5681,178,"Francois\,\
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Merci Beau coup for the Italian tunes CD!\
I couldn't open up the French Jazz in movies DVD on my Mac (Apple)\
Put in my son's PC and I was overwhelmed!!!\
Wow! I wish I could repay you in some way for such a valuable\, educational and entertaining gift you sent me!\
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Mucho Gracias!\
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I just found old 78's of HCoF and some Hungarian violinists that I am unfamiliar with. When I get them cataloged and converted to CD I'll see you get them...\
I'll photograph them and send you the PDF's in the mean time...\
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My best regards\,\
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Allin...",5681,"BBCode","2007-06-08 16:23:19"
5689,25,"Bob:\
Did you sell that guitar? Would you like it shopped around a bit at Django in June this weekend? Lots of potential buyers will be here. Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you the details.\
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Andrew",5689,"BBCode","2007-06-11 06:08:11"
5690,25,"Do you still have this guitar? Aren't you in NYC? Let me know if you'd like the guitar shopped around at Django in June. There will be lots of people in the market here this weekend.\
Andrew",5690,"BBCode","2007-06-11 05:58:20"
5691,135,"i still have it\, but i'm kind of on the fence about selling it. unless someone makes me a really great offer\, i'm probably going to keep it.",5691,"BBCode","2007-06-11 06:09:39"
5693,25,"If you'd be interested in having your guitar shopped around at django in June this weekend\, let me know. I'm sure there will be a number of folks here who are in the market who would like to check it out. I'm inviting a handful of people to do this and will keep the guitars in my room. I'll let it be known they are available and arrange for them to be shown a couple times on the weekend for potential buyers. You'd have to cover shipping and we would take 10% if we sold it for you.\
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Andrew",5690,"BBCode","2007-06-11 06:04:21"
5694,548,"I think that is a great idea\, I ended up listing it with archtop.com\, good luck with the festival\, I may try to come next year!",5694,"BBCode","2007-06-11 06:26:42"
5695,548,"I think that is a great idea\, I ended up listing it with archtop.com\, good luck with the festival\, I may try to come next year!",5695,"BBCode","2007-06-11 06:26:42"
5696,25,"Bob:\
Did you sell that guitar? Would you like it shopped around a bit at Django in June this weekend? Lots of potential buyers will be here. Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you the details.\
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Andrew",5690,"BBCode","2007-06-11 06:08:11"
5697,366,"Hey\, sorry about the slow reply. Just checking in here. I think the DVD is great. He really plays the solo right\, and breaks down most of the licks well. Having said that\, it's in French only. Also it's a PAL DVD so while some DVD players will play it some won't. Computers shouldn't have a problem playing it. I converted mine to NTSC so if you buy it and have problems let me know and I could send you a copy. It doesn't come with tab but there is tab somewhere on the web (by Denis Chang maybe?) which matches the video -- in a couple places the tab differs from what Mandino does in terms of string/fret choice\, but the notes are all right and it's very close. \
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Let me know if you get a copy & how you like it.\
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John",5697,"BBCode","2007-06-12 05:26:59"
5700,181,"Sorry\, I always forget to check this thing!\
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Yes\, I got myself a D-500 and I really like it. It's very loud\, easy to play\, and sounds great on rhythm! \
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Simon stayed with me for a few weeks after Djangofest Laguna\, then a few more weeks a month later. It was lots of fun. We even did a recording session of some original Gypsy Jazz tunes while he was here. Here it is if you want to hear it:\
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[url=http://www.anouman.net/hits]http://www.anouman.net/hits[/url]\
(Simon wrote the first two and I wrote 3 and 4)\
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I would love to visit Mexico sometime. It would be fun to put my 4 years of high school spanish to use! Likewise\, if you're ever in california\, let me know. You are always welcome to stay at my house.\
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-v",5700,"BBCode","2007-06-01 10:36:16"
5706,574,"Hi Robert\,\
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I am very interested in the 7 string project. I built one that is more on the Favino lines in that the body is a little bigger and deeper and I used four braces instead of five. I made the braces about a mm thicker than the Charle plan indicates. It all worked out very well and having that low A is a real plus. I use it to fatten up the rhythm chords and sometimes just play bass lines. The Maccaferri design suits the low string very well. I'm hoping your 7 string will be a 14 fret D hole and save me the trouble of building another one. The D hole my friend has is really wonderful.\
   What worked on my guitar as far as strings go are the Newtone mediums and a .070 Rotosound bass string for the low one. The nickel wrapped Rotosound blends well with the Newtone strings. I'd use the normal GJ strings but I don't like the difference in sound quality going from the silver wrap strings to the nickel. The string length I used was 660mm. When you have more info on the upcoming 7 string I certainly would like to know about it. Thanks. Hope some of the above is useful.\
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Ken Bloom",5706,"BBCode","2007-06-13 11:33:35"
5709,705,"Hi Ken and thanks for the information! Very interesting and I like the Newtone strings too... the 7 string will be a 14 fret D. I'll let you know when I see the first one. Do you have some photos you can send me? Thanks again! Robert",5709,"BBCode","2007-06-13 11:43:23"
5710,574,"Hi Robert\,\
\
That's great news. I will take some photos of my guitar and send them to you. I need to do it anyway. The bridge on it is a little different. I wanted really good intonation so \, once I got the action reasonable\, I went through and carefully measured each string for the best intonation and then went ahead and made a bridge that is a little strange looking but it does play in tune. That seventh string needed quite a bit of compensation. A straight line just wouldn't do it at all.  I just can't go back to six strings anymore. That low is just too much fun. Talk to you soon.\
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Ken",5706,"BBCode","2007-06-13 11:57:55"
5715,1126,"Hi Everyone! Quick question: I just started getting into the whole Gypsy style—I’m working on the Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Rhythm books\, and I hope to master both books by the end of August (in the year 2067). \
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I don’t have a proper gypsy guitar yet\, but I’m planning to get one by year’s end. (All my $ goes towards a Europe trip for now.) I’m currently just using a standard inexpensive acoustic guitar with steel strings. \
\
Anyway\, I’m wondering if there’s a down side to learning on a non-gypsy guitar and then switching over to one later on. Will I have to unlearn/relearn certain things\, or is the switchover fairly seamless? I suspect the picking won’t be affected (I seem to be applying gypsy picking to everything I do\, even on electric. Ever try to use gp on a Rush solo? Weird stuff…)\, but I’m curious if perhaps chords\, finger pressure\, etc.\, will need adjusting once I switch.\
\
Any thoughts? Suggestions? Recipes?\
\
Thanks!\
~d",5715,"BBCode","2007-06-14 08:32:27"
5716,1126,"Hi Everyone! Quick question: I just started getting into the whole Gypsy style—I’m working on the Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Rhythm books\, and I hope to master both books by the end of August (in the year 2067). \
\
I don’t have a proper gypsy guitar yet\, but I’m planning to get one by year’s end. (All my $ goes towards a Europe trip for now.) I’m currently just using a standard inexpensive acoustic guitar with steel strings. \
\
Anyway\, I’m wondering if there’s a down side to learning on a non-gypsy guitar and then switching over to one later on. Will I have to unlearn/relearn certain things\, or is the switchover fairly seamless? I suspect the picking won’t be affected (I seem to be applying gypsy picking to everything I do\, even on electric. Ever try to use gp on a Rush solo? Weird stuff…)\, but I’m curious if perhaps chords\, finger pressure\, etc.\, will need adjusting once I switch.\
\
Any thoughts? Suggestions? Recipes?\
\
Thanks!\
~d",5715,"BBCode","2007-06-14 08:32:27"
5721,1006,"Hi Blues Bop Harry\,  My name is Gary Hunt and I live in St. Louis MO.\
\
The guitar is a Mateos 452\, a copy of one of Djangos guitars.  Mateos also made the Gallotos 452s.   This guitar has a solid spruce top and laminated  Palissandre sides and back.  Walnut neck with ebony fingerboard\, bridge and mustaches.  I bought the guitar from Alain Cola and they installed the bigtone\, I also have the original bridge.\
The guitar is very light weight and has no truss rod like the original Selmers.\
The neck is big and wide.  The action is not too high\, but the guitar has great tone and volume.\
It comes with a nice Access archtop hardshell case.\
These guitars are handmade in Spain and I don't know if they are making them any more.\
I paid $2650 for this guitar and would like to get $2150 plus shipping.\
I can send some pics if you like.\
Best\,\
Gary Hunt",5721,"BBCode","2007-06-13 17:09:32"
5727,1217,"I'm English - living in Bucharest and learning gypsy jazz.  I was playing in parks last year with a friend\, but have since lost my playing partner (so have been spending the time learning to play using rest strokes and learning unaccompanied pieces).  I'm itching to play with someone else\, so if you're in Bucharest perhaps you'd be interested?",5727,"BBCode","2007-06-15 12:33:36"
5728,1217,"I'm English - living in Bucharest and learning gypsy jazz.  I was playing in parks last year with a friend\, but have since lost my playing partner (so have been spending the time learning to play using rest strokes and learning unaccompanied pieces).  I'm itching to play with someone else\, so if you're in Bucharest perhaps you'd be interested?",5728,"BBCode","2007-06-15 12:33:36"
5729,1138,"Hy\,\
it would be nice to meet and play together sometimes....but I live in Brasov(this is not a problem). I'm a student and in this period I have a few exams but I'll finish on 6Th July...maybe after that we can meet...(if you're still in Romania).Last year I was playing with a friend but in the last 8 months I'm in the same situation...He's in Netherlands playing with a band...So...I hope we'll meet soon....(Sorry for my english :D )",5729,"BBCode","2007-06-15 12:51:26"
5731,1217,"Great!  I'll be going to the UK on July 14 and returning on July 28.  I'm going to be here at least another year (I'm working in an international school).  At what kind of level is your playing?  I've worked my way through quite a few books but really need practice playing with people - and I miss it now.\
Brasov's not so far\, so hopefully we can arrange something.\
Good luck in your exams.\
\
Richard",5729,"BBCode","2007-06-15 13:02:35"
5732,1217,"Great!  I'll be going to the UK on July 14 and returning on July 28.  I'm going to be here at least another year (I'm working in an international school).  At what kind of level is your playing?  I've worked my way through quite a few books but really need practice playing with people - and I miss it now.\
Brasov's not so far\, so hopefully we can arrange something.\
Good luck in your exams.\
\
Richard",5732,"BBCode","2007-06-15 13:02:35"
5733,1138,"I'm at the beginning of my journey into this style but I'm a good student I learn fast...in September I'll buy my first gypsy guitar (can't wait)...give me a list of the tunes you know or you prefer...so I can find some grilles and tabs...and start learning them....Now I'm starting Wrembel's book \"Getting into gypsy jazz guitar\"...i have finished Michael's Gypsy Picking.....One more thing...my name is Alex!!! :D",5729,"BBCode","2007-06-15 13:23:26"
5735,311,"Okay Fopa\, I totally understand...Still I'll give you a shout when I'm ready to buy to check if it's still available\, Cool?\
Thank you very much.\
\
Good luck with your new guitar!!\
I'm curious...Favino? Selmer? VR? Busato?\
Keep swingin'\,\
\
Enrique.",5735,"BBCode","2007-06-15 14:15:20"
5738,1217,"Hello Alex!\
I've just finished gypsy picking too - so it would good to put some of it into practise (I started looking at gypsy fire too and will bring back the rhythm book when I return from UK).  I started off learning with the Robin Nolan books - learnt lots of rhythm parts and heads - at first I was more interested in rhythm playing.  I've also since worked through the Robin Nolan licks books.  Now I've also learnt some unaccompanied pieces - but I much prefer improvising with someone else.\
Perhaps we could start off with the following:\
\
minor swing\
minor blues\
djangology\
sweet georgia brown\
dark eyes\
daphne\
lady be good\
blues clair\
\
I can send you chords and tabs (for the heads) if you like.\
\
Where are you buying your guitar from?  I bought one a couple of yeqrs back - a cheap copy\, but it works!\
\
All the best\
Richard",5729,"BBCode","2007-06-16 01:06:15"
5739,1217,"Hello Alex!\
I've just finished gypsy picking too - so it would good to put some of it into practise (I started looking at gypsy fire too and will bring back the rhythm book when I return from UK).  I started off learning with the Robin Nolan books - learnt lots of rhythm parts and heads - at first I was more interested in rhythm playing.  I've also since worked through the Robin Nolan licks books.  Now I've also learnt some unaccompanied pieces - but I much prefer improvising with someone else.\
Perhaps we could start off with the following:\
\
minor swing\
minor blues\
djangology\
sweet georgia brown\
dark eyes\
daphne\
lady be good\
blues clair\
\
I can send you chords and tabs (for the heads) if you like.\
\
Where are you buying your guitar from?  I bought one a couple of yeqrs back - a cheap copy\, but it works!\
\
All the best\
Richard",5732,"BBCode","2007-06-16 01:06:15"
5740,1138,"I think I'll but an used saga DG300 JJ model or a Dell'Arte asian made...from djangobooks because my sister is in USA this summer and I don't need to pay shipping to Romania...in Europe this guitars are 2 times more expensive so I'll wait until the of September(when my sister is coming back in Romania...If i need a tab or grille I'll sent you a mail or something...Hope I'll meet you soon..can I ask you haw old are you???\
Thanks...I'm glad I'm not alone :D",5729,"BBCode","2007-06-16 11:13:50"
5742,1217,"I'm in my thirties but look younger - like in my twenties!",5742,"BBCode","2007-06-17 01:27:42"
5743,1217,"I'm in my thirties but look younger - like in my twenties!",5743,"BBCode","2007-06-17 01:27:42"
5744,1138,"OK then...I'll start with this tunes and I'll let you know if I need a tab or if I want to put another piece in your list...",5742,"BBCode","2007-06-17 03:11:15"
5748,95,"Hey man!\
\
Wow.... what a trip. I'm already thinking about next year. Don't tell any one but Django in June kicks ass over all the other Djangofests. Hands down. I'm not even that excited about going to DFNW this year. Other then seeing some friends... the event can't hold a candle to DiJ. I had the most fun I think I have ever had playing music with you guys. You\, Thomas and Eric just made every second a blast for me. I found Thomas on You Tube and hope to keep in contact with him. Did you get any contact info for Eric by any chance? \
\
I wanted to remind you about getting me any info you have time for to me about that chord theory we were talking about. Also any thing else you think might help me. I'm sort of a slow learner when it comes to this stuff so be ready for questions. : P\
\
Any why man... It was great hanging out and if you ever have the urge to make the trip over here to Washington you have a place to stay.\
\
J",5748,"BBCode","2007-06-18 10:02:18"
5749,1138,"Hello againg\,\
\
I need some grilles and chords for some tunes like: dark eyes\, daphne\, lady be good and djangology. You can sent them on my e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djezzy_alexandru@yahoo.com\">djezzy_alexandru@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->...  and can we add two more songs like All of me and Montagne Sainte Genevive?",5749,"BBCode","2007-06-18 11:26:48"
5751,418,"Thanks for that detailed answer. Lots more to ponder\, but at least now it's more structured than before..\
\
I suppose sounding like someone who \"[i]thinks he's David Grisman[/i]\" is one of my biggest fears going into Gypsy Jazz jams armed with a mando.\
\
I still think it'd be helpful to beginners coming over from other genres to know what to stay away from in GJ jams. I tried looking over in the 101 forum but didn't find anything. Maybe I'm just too much of a novice for this board.\
\
Darrell",5751,"BBCode","2005-09-26 01:45:43"
5752,142,"Hi John- If you are in JP we are neighbors as I'm right over the hill- let's jam!",5752,"BBCode","2007-06-18 15:13:15"
5755,1217,"sure - I'll scan them and send to you (possibly tonight).  Shall I also send you some licks tabs to go with them?\
I know All of Me (and have half learned the Django Reinhardt solo too) so we can add that too.  I have the music for MSG so I'll learn that too.\
Shall we try to meet up sometime between 7th and 14th of July (before I go to UK).\
Hope Brasov is cool - hot as hell here. \
Richard",5749,"BBCode","2007-06-19 02:45:17"
5756,1217,"sure - I'll scan them and send to you (possibly tonight).  Shall I also send you some licks tabs to go with them?\
I know All of Me (and have half learned the Django Reinhardt solo too) so we can add that too.  I have the music for MSG so I'll learn that too.\
Shall we try to meet up sometime between 7th and 14th of July (before I go to UK).\
Hope Brasov is cool - hot as hell here. \
Richard",5756,"BBCode","2007-06-19 02:45:17"
5757,1138,"In Brasov is not that hot because we are in the mountains...I'll wait you're e-mail with the tabs and licks and I hope we can meet until 14Th of July. I'll be out of Brasov for a couple of days but I'll be back on 9Th in the morning so we can meet between 9Th and 14Th of July...\
Alex",5749,"BBCode","2007-06-19 02:55:59"
5759,1217,"Montagne Sainte-Genevieve is a waltz isn't it?  Not sure I have the tabs for it - i'll let you know later (I'm at 'work' now).  I'd like to do a waltz - don't know any yet.\
Richard",5749,"BBCode","2007-06-19 03:04:41"
5760,1217,"Montagne Sainte-Genevieve is a waltz isn't it?  Not sure I have the tabs for it - i'll let you know later (I'm at 'work' now).  I'd like to do a waltz - don't know any yet.\
Richard",5756,"BBCode","2007-06-19 03:04:41"
5761,1138,"I have just found a TefView and a GP tab for MSG....if you want i can send them to you...and yes its a waltz(django composed this when he was 13 years old)\
Alex",5749,"BBCode","2007-06-19 03:53:55"
5766,1217,"ok - send them over! \
my e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ressex@ecosse.net\">ressex@ecosse.net</a><!-- e -->\
I found a transcript of a version by Matelo Ferre too.\
\
Richard",5749,"BBCode","2007-06-19 09:43:09"
5767,1217,"ok - send them over! \
my e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ressex@ecosse.net\">ressex@ecosse.net</a><!-- e -->\
I found a transcript of a version by Matelo Ferre too.\
\
Richard",5756,"BBCode","2007-06-19 09:43:09"
5770,480,"yo man\, that was the most amazing time. It was a great pleasure hanging with you all week -- that I'll See You in my dreams jam is definitely one for the history books. \
\
I will try to write something out on paper\, scan it\, and e-mail it\, cuz I haven't seen anything readily available online that has good information\, but the following link seems to have a pretty thorough discussion of Drop 2 voicings.\
\
[url=http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/lessons/lesson43.htm]http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/lessons/lesson43.htm[/url]\
\
\
Basically\, a close position C7 chord would consist of the notes (from lowest to highest) C - E - G - Bb .   \
\
the first inversion would be E-G-Bb-C\
the second inversion would be G-Bb-C-E\
Third inversion would be Bb-C-E-G\
\
So\, a drop 2 voicing means that you drop the second voice from the top down by one octave.\
ex: the second inversion's second voice from the top is C\, so the drop 2 voicing becomes C-G-Bb-E   (play C7 at the third fret)\
\
a drop 3 voicing means that the third voice from the top is dropped down an octave\, so for the third inversion chord listed above\, the third from the top is C\, so the chord gets spelled out C-Bb-E-G (play C7 at the 8th fret\, bass note C on the low E string\, skip a string\, then the rest of the chord). \
\
anyways\, this stuff is really useful for harmonizing melodies\, although your original tune sounds like you've got the chords worked out already. yeah\, and that was a really humble posting you put up there -- me and Jack both thought you were one of the best players around.\
\
I will definitely look you up in Washington. My grandma actually lives in Pasco WA\, out on the other side\, but I have a bunch of friends in Seattle\, too\, so you never know when I might show up at your doorstep with guitar in hand.\
\
cheers\, \
Lex\
\
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myspace.com/sintirhythm\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sintirhythm@gmail.com\">sintirhythm@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",5770,"BBCode","2007-06-19 12:48:13"
5771,263,"Hi pallopenna\,\
\
My name is John Padden\, I'm from NJ and go under the moniker \"bertone\"\
on the forum. I was at Django in June in 2005 when I may have met you\, and was there again for the weekend this year.\
\
I'm writing because I jammed a good bit this year with a great young player\, George Landman\, who is living in Providence. I told him I had seen a frequent poster on this board who is in RI (you) and he could really use a jamming partner\, so I thought I'd see if you'd like to get in touch with him to play. \
\
George left before I could get his email address\, but his brother\, Tom Landman (one of the best GJ guitarists in NY) is a member of this board. So\, if you'd be interested in getting in touch with George\, I'd suggest you PM Tom and ask for George's email address. (You can tell Tom I sent you if you want). Don't know where you are in RI\, but I guess it can't be too far from Providence :D \
\
Best regards\,  John",5771,"BBCode","2007-06-19 18:25:45"
5772,263,"Hi pallopenna\,\
\
My name is John Padden\, I'm from NJ and go under the moniker \"bertone\"\
on the forum. I was at Django in June in 2005 when I may have met you\, and was there again for the weekend this year.\
\
I'm writing because I jammed a good bit this year with a great young player\, George Landman\, who is living in Providence. I told him I had seen a frequent poster on this board who is in RI (you) and he could really use a jamming partner\, so I thought I'd see if you'd like to get in touch with him to play. \
\
George left before I could get his email address\, but his brother\, Tom Landman (one of the best GJ guitarists in NY) is a member of this board. So\, if you'd be interested in getting in touch with George\, I'd suggest you PM Tom and ask for George's email address. (You can tell Tom I sent you if you want). Don't know where you are in RI\, but I guess it can't be too far from Providence :D \
\
Best regards\,  John",5772,"BBCode","2007-06-19 18:25:45"
5773,27,"John\,\
\
Thanks so much for the tip!  This is great as there's nobody around here (well very few people) playing gypsy jazz at all.  I live in Providence\, so that's ideal.  I'll try to get in touch with his brother.  Thanks again\, and if you're ever in Providence\, let me know.\
\
-Paul",5771,"BBCode","2007-06-19 18:43:31"
5774,27,"John\,\
\
Thanks so much for the tip!  This is great as there's nobody around here (well very few people) playing gypsy jazz at all.  I live in Providence\, so that's ideal.  I'll try to get in touch with his brother.  Thanks again\, and if you're ever in Providence\, let me know.\
\
-Paul",5774,"BBCode","2007-06-19 18:43:31"
5788,27,"Tom\,\
\
My name is Paul Allopenna - I post to the forum as pallopenna and I live in Providence.  John Padden wrote to me yesterday and told me that he met your brother at Django in June and that your brother lives in Providence and may be interested in jamming.  However\, John did not have a chance to get your brother's email address or phone number.  I know that this is out of the blue\, but if possible\, would you mind either providing me with his contact information\, or sending him mine?  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, and my phone numbers are 401-729-7478 (home) and 401-742-6468 (cell).  I live in Providence as well.  Thanks!\
\
-Paul",5788,"BBCode","2007-06-20 08:32:01"
5789,873,"Hi Rob\,\
\
Thanks for offering to include me with the Boston area DiJ attendees even though I didn't attend.  I wanted to go but couldn't muster the nerve nor the vacation time this year.  After reading all the wonderful comments I regret missing the festivities.  I will plan my vacation time next year so that I can attend.  Hopefully it was enough of a success that it will thrive as an annual event.\
\
I'm still a novice when it comes to playing GJ on guitar.  While I can stumble around playing a bit of rhythm\, I'm completely hopeless when it comes to soloing.  That being said\, I believe the best way to learn is to play with others in the style\, so I'm happy to meet local like-minded people.\
\
I live out in Shrewsbury and work in Boston.  Please keep in touch.  My e-dress is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stefaniris@earthlink.net\">stefaniris@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",5789,"BBCode","2007-06-20 09:12:50"
5793,27,"Rob\,\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Paul",5793,"BBCode","2007-06-20 09:21:53"
5794,27,"Rob\,\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Paul",5794,"BBCode","2007-06-20 09:21:53"
5796,1221,"Hello.\
I live on the east side of providence and went down to django camp last weekend (saturday and sunday)...but I guess we never formally met.  \
Anyway\, I've only found a couple of fellow jazz players since I moved here about 6 months ago and I was wondering if you would be up for jamming some time.   Look forward to hearing from you.\
thanks\,\
George Landman\
718-753-7555\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:g_landman@yahoo.com\">g_landman@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
PS - please respond via phone or yahoo mail as I rarely check the django books forum...",5796,"BBCode","2007-06-20 12:17:43"
5797,9,"Hi Robert....you can thank me for this sale. I just told him this morning to buy a Manouche! :D \
\
Best\,\
\
'm",5797,"BBCode","2007-06-20 13:36:52"
5798,1221,"Hello.\
I live on the east side of providence and went down to django camp last weekend (saturday and sunday)...but I guess we never formally met.  \
Anyway\, I've only found a couple of fellow jazz players since I moved here about 6 months ago and I was wondering if you would be up for jamming some time.   Look forward to hearing from you.\
thanks\,\
George Landman\
718-753-7555\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:g_landman@yahoo.com\">g_landman@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
PS - please respond via phone or yahoo mail as I rarely check the django books forum...",5798,"BBCode","2007-06-20 12:17:43"
5804,1222,"I really mean it baby.....you're so hot right now! :",5804,"BBCode","2007-06-20 21:57:58"
5805,27,"Tom\,\
\
My name is Paul Allopenna - I post to the forum as pallopenna and I live in Providence.  John Padden wrote to me yesterday and told me that he met your brother at Django in June and that your brother lives in Providence and may be interested in jamming.  However\, John did not have a chance to get your brother's email address or phone number.  I know that this is out of the blue\, but if possible\, would you mind either providing me with his contact information\, or sending him mine?  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, and my phone numbers are 401-729-7478 (home) and 401-742-6468 (cell).  I live in Providence as well.  Thanks!\
\
-Paul",5805,"BBCode","2007-06-20 08:32:01"
5806,278,"Hello Paul\,\
\
I forwarded your message to my brother\, George\, at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:banjos@gmail.com\">banjos@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Coincidentally\, I think he was going to contact you yesterday. \
\
- Tom",5788,"BBCode","2007-06-21 05:54:21"
5807,278,"Hello Paul\,\
\
I forwarded your message to my brother\, George\, at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:banjos@gmail.com\">banjos@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Coincidentally\, I think he was going to contact you yesterday. \
\
- Tom",5807,"BBCode","2007-06-21 05:54:21"
5808,27,"Tom\,\
\
Thanks.  We spoke yesterday and we're getting together today.  If you're ever visiting Providence\, I'd love to take a lesson.\
\
-Paul",5788,"BBCode","2007-06-21 07:53:25"
5809,27,"Tom\,\
\
Thanks.  We spoke yesterday and we're getting together today.  If you're ever visiting Providence\, I'd love to take a lesson.\
\
-Paul",5805,"BBCode","2007-06-21 07:53:25"
5810,278,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Sure...I haven't been to Providence in a while\, but I'd like to visit soon to check out George's new apartment. \
I'm sure you guys will have a fun session tonight!\
\
- Tom\
\
\
\
[quote=\"pallopenna\"]Tom\,\
\
Thanks.  We spoke yesterday and we're getting together today.  If you're ever visiting Providence\, I'd love to take a lesson.\
\
-Paul[/quote]",5788,"BBCode","2007-06-21 11:00:38"
5811,278,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Sure...I haven't been to Providence in a while\, but I'd like to visit soon to check out George's new apartment. \
I'm sure you guys will have a fun session tonight!\
\
- Tom\
\
\
\
[quote=\"pallopenna\"]Tom\,\
\
Thanks.  We spoke yesterday and we're getting together today.  If you're ever visiting Providence\, I'd love to take a lesson.\
\
-Paul[/quote]",5807,"BBCode","2007-06-21 11:00:38"
5812,36,"Hello\,\
\
just wondering if I know you since we both live in Halifax - my name is Nick and I play in a band called Gypsophilia.\
\
Nick",5812,"BBCode","2007-06-21 11:25:40"
5813,337,"Hey John\, I am indeed in JP I'm right next to the MSPCA\, Milky Way\, Center street etc. I'd love to Jam. My work schedule is pretty slow\, and I'm only in class on wednesdays\, so my schedule is pretty open\, definitely let me know if you've got some free time. Hope to hear from you soon.\
\
-Jack",5813,"BBCode","2007-06-18 23:24:14"
5815,95,"Thanks man!\
\
\
I need to really look this over. since I have been back have not had a chance to stop even once to look at this the way I need to. When I do I'm sure I'll have some questions.\
\
Cheers m8\,\
J",5748,"BBCode","2007-06-22 00:40:55"
5816,1217,"Hi Alex\
\
I'm off to Sicily for a holiday - back in 10 days.  Speak to you later.\
\
Richard",5816,"BBCode","2007-06-22 01:44:43"
5817,1217,"Hi Alex\
\
I'm off to Sicily for a holiday - back in 10 days.  Speak to you later.\
\
Richard",5817,"BBCode","2007-06-22 01:44:43"
5818,1138,"Have fun !!! :) ...\
Alex",5816,"BBCode","2007-06-22 01:55:33"
5819,4,"Well Djangover\, I thank you but the reality is that you are my hero! [/i]",5819,"BBCode","2007-06-22 08:36:42"
5821,36,"Hello\,\
\
just wondering if I know you since we both live in Halifax - my name is Nick and I play in a band called Gypsophilia.\
\
Nick",5821,"BBCode","2007-06-21 11:25:40"
5822,1220,"Howdy Nick!\
I thought that name would get someone's attention.\
My name is Daniel Mombourquette\
\
Andrew from Django in June asked me to touch base with you and send his regards.\
I went to the gig at Gingers a while back but you didn't play that night. I did get a chance to speak to Ross though. Is he off to Samois\
I wasn't able to make it to the CD release. I hope that it was a blast.\
\
Ben Robinson from Windsor and I drove to Northampton together to attend the Django in June Camp.\
Needless to say the camp was a major success. What a blast.\
I fully intend to go again next year.\
\
I work downtown and live in Waverley.\
If you're able to get together for a coffee one of these days let me know.\
my cell # is 456-4890\
and my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:animotion@email.com\">animotion@email.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
ciao for now\
Daniel",5812,"BBCode","2007-06-22 15:48:44"
5824,263,"Paul\,\
\
My pleasure\, hope you're able to meet up with George\, he's a really nice guy as well as player.\
\
I lucked out at DIJ myself\, met a couple of guys I really hit it off with musically\, and it turned out they live in NJ about 20 min. from me..we're gonna jam this weekend and I'm really stoked!\
\
I'll be sure and look you up if I'm in Providence.\
\
Best\, John",5771,"BBCode","2007-06-22 21:27:55"
5826,139,"Ciao\,\
certamente possiamo vederci\, ne sarei molto felice.\
quando verrai qui a Roma? Fammelo sapere che mi organizzo.\
hai per caso msn?\
aggiungimi a questo indirizzo <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:emicad@gmail.com\">emicad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",5826,"BBCode","2007-06-23 02:57:34"
5827,263,"Paul\,\
\
My pleasure\, hope you're able to meet up with George\, he's a really nice guy as well as player.\
\
I lucked out at DIJ myself\, met a couple of guys I really hit it off with musically\, and it turned out they live in NJ about 20 min. from me..we're gonna jam this weekend and I'm really stoked!\
\
I'll be sure and look you up if I'm in Providence.\
\
Best\, John",5772,"BBCode","2007-06-22 21:27:55"
5828,27,"John\,\
\
George and I got together on Thursday and it was a lot of fun.  You're right\, he's a very nice person as well as a very good player.  I've really wanted to connect with someone\, but haven't been able to find anyone until now.  So\, thanks again\, it was very considerate of you.\
\
Where do you live exactly?  My dad lives in NJ and I'll probably go for a visit sometime in the summer.  We might be able to meet up and play some\, or I could just buy you a beer...\
\
By the way\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, if you don't want to always have to write these private messages.\
\
-Paul",5771,"BBCode","2007-06-23 04:01:20"
5829,27,"John\,\
\
George and I got together on Thursday and it was a lot of fun.  You're right\, he's a very nice person as well as a very good player.  I've really wanted to connect with someone\, but haven't been able to find anyone until now.  So\, thanks again\, it was very considerate of you.\
\
Where do you live exactly?  My dad lives in NJ and I'll probably go for a visit sometime in the summer.  We might be able to meet up and play some\, or I could just buy you a beer...\
\
By the way\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, if you don't want to always have to write these private messages.\
\
-Paul",5774,"BBCode","2007-06-23 04:01:20"
5836,1220,"Howdy Nick!\
I thought that name would get someone's attention.\
My name is Daniel Mombourquette\
\
Andrew from Django in June asked me to touch base with you and send his regards.\
I went to the gig at Gingers a while back but you didn't play that night. I did get a chance to speak to Ross though. Is he off to Samois\
I wasn't able to make it to the CD release. I hope that it was a blast.\
\
Ben Robinson from Windsor and I drove to Northampton together to attend the Django in June Camp.\
Needless to say the camp was a major success. What a blast.\
I fully intend to go again next year.\
\
I work downtown and live in Waverley.\
If you're able to get together for a coffee one of these days let me know.\
my cell # is 456-4890\
and my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:animotion@email.com\">animotion@email.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
ciao for now\
Daniel",5836,"BBCode","2007-06-22 15:48:44"
5838,450,"Hi Josh\, \
\
I will be ordering 3 bridges for 3 different gitane from you\, so do I just order first and send e measurements to you? And how much for the leather insert? I will need 2 pieces of that. Please advice. Thank you.",5605,"BBCode","2007-06-25 20:01:25"
5839,95,"Yes.. place the order and make sure to put your email address and \"contact me for measurements\" in the comments section. Then I'll get them from you. I'll toss the leather in for free since you are getting three bridges.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",5620,"BBCode","2007-06-25 20:25:40"
5843,450,"Thanks Josh! I am thinking of getting one of e bigtone pickup with ur custom bridge...I have a schatten HFN-S2 Artist and I wonder how is it compared to the bigtone? Is there a significant difference btwn the 2? I am lookin for a good sound for live performance. Pls advice! Thanks",5605,"BBCode","2007-06-25 20:49:00"
5844,450,"Sorry! One more qn that has been bugging me for long... is e DG-320 naturally louder than the DG-330? The sound of my 330 sounds considerably weak compared to e 320. Pls advice! Thank you. :)",5605,"BBCode","2007-06-25 21:05:15"
5845,95,"Ok... I'll do both in one... and do the easy one first....\
\
\
The 320 vs 330...\
\
You can't think of the volume of the guitar from the position of the player. That is the first thing to think about. Since the 320 has a D shaped sound hole you (the player) catch the tone from the larger sound hole. Thus appearing that it is louder. In actuality the spread of the sound is wider.\
\
In the case of the 330\, it projects to the front of the guitar. Not only because of the sound hole shape.. but also because of the top arch. The 330 has a much greater top arch then the 320 and pushed the sound out in a more focused manor.\
\
So in reality the over all volume of these guitars are subject to the position of the listener. If you are the player the 320 will sound louder. And as a person sitting in front of the 330 you will say that it will cut thru.\
\
\
Now... as for amplified tone.... This is 100% subject to you.... Every player finds the amplified tone they like. I happen to like the Schertler sound. My teacher likes the AER sound... I know people that love the big tone sound. So it comes down to what you like. If you are trying to find a good pick up for an amp you already have let me know what amp and I'll try to make a recommendation. \
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",5620,"BBCode","2007-06-26 03:22:05"
5848,450,"Thanks for e dissection\, maybe string guages affect e sound too... I got e 330 from nick from djangofest... tarnished n scratched...sad case\, maybe dats y i felt negative abt it. Normally I go thru PA\, no amp in e signal chain\, currently using a Godin multiac nylon thru e house mixer\, but want to achieve similar power and clarity on e 330\, e RMC pickup kind of punch... as I am doing a guitar/vocal duo thingy\, need the guitar to ring out as natural and powerful as a taylor. Do u think it's achievable w e bigtone\, or a DI/preamp is always necessary to bring out the sound? Sorry for all e qns\, just wanna be sure that I am doing e right thing! :)",5605,"BBCode","2007-06-26 09:04:28"
5849,95,"I don't think a bigtone will give you the best natural sound. If you go with that you will want to run thru a good pre amp that give you some EQ options.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",5620,"BBCode","2007-06-26 12:07:39"
5852,450,"Ah ok\, I will get e rest of e measurements and order e bridges then. Thank you\, appreciate your time and help. :)",5605,"BBCode","2007-06-26 17:25:19"
5858,516,"Hi Michael\
\
  Sounds like you need a traveling guitar! Still\, having an Orchestra AND a Jazz is fantastic\, you lucky dog.  My Jazz is still improving in tone\, now a year later.  Seems like first the treble and bass opens\, and then the midtones come up to match them gradually.    \
\
  I'm definitely looking forward to the material\, thanks a lot.\
\
  So glad to hear the pick report - I found that it can be smoothed down a bit more with a sharper blade\, but I like the grab it has on it for rhythm.  I only wish I could have been there to hear it with the Favino!\
\
  When I get the material\, I'll probably give you a call just to say hi and shoot the shit about GJ if nothing else.  \
\
  Good Luck On The Road\,\
\
  Elliot",5579,"BBCode","2007-06-27 08:48:51"
5867,767,"I might be interested. I live in Graham. Call my cell. 253 820 5197\
Bill Tapia",5867,"BBCode","2007-06-28 11:41:14"
5870,450,"Hi Josh\, I have given you the measurements for the 3 bridges in an email a few days ago\, have you received it? If yes\, how long is e average waiting time for the bridges to be sent? And if possible\, the DG250M's moustaches spacing is 127mm\, not 126mm as stated in the email. Thank you. :)",5605,"BBCode","2007-06-28 18:47:09"
5871,95,"Yep I got your order and all the measurements. every thing looks great. \
\
Right now I'm about 2 weeks out on my work load. I'll get your bridges done as soon posable. \
\
I'll make a not on the 127mm.\
\
Thanks\,\
Josh",5620,"BBCode","2007-06-28 19:17:00"
5880,1171,"Ken\,\
\
My name is Chip Newton and I just noticed you are in NC. I'm a guitarist/teacher in Greensboro. If you ever want to get together and jam let me know. I'm pretty new to the Hot Club stuff\, but I'd be happy to throw down some la Pompe.\
\
I don't know if you're ever in Winston much\, but I'm starting a regular gig with a keyboardist at this new place called Bleu MWF. Not gypsy jazz though.\
\
Hope you have a nice day.\
Chip",5880,"BBCode","2007-06-24 10:56:24"
5881,574,"Hi Chip\,\
\
I live over here in Pilot Mountain and I'd love to get together sometime. I just got back from a week of being out of town\, teaching and giging. I play with a couple of folks over in Carrboro every so often but it would be great to play some closer to home. I could come down to Winston to hear you sometime. Where is the place you play? If you'd like to give a call sometime I'll be here. I'm usually here building instruments. The number is 336-368-2847. Talk to you soon.\
\
Ken",5881,"BBCode","2007-06-29 16:49:51"
5883,573,"HI\,\
Is the SP Encore still for sale?\
Thanks\,\
DAvid Williams\
[url=http://www.decodjango.com]www.decodjango.com[/url]\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:danjo53@comcst.net\">danjo53@comcst.net</a><!-- e -->",5883,"BBCode","2007-06-29 17:16:57"
5890,307,"Hello Tom!\
\
Hope all is well with you. Just checking in to say I have seen your blog and love your artwork.\
\
I hope to see your band play sometime soon--please keep me posted on your local shows as I hope to catch your music. Are you in the city? Perhaps we could schedule a time to play?\
\
Hope you are having a good week and thanks\,\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex\
415 627-8497",1743,"BBCode","2007-07-02 03:29:44"
5892,468,"Hi there\,\
\
I've been a member of the forum for about year\, but have never been too active.  I just came across the thread on the FTP site you had setup for rare recordings.  Unfortunately it looks like I'm about a year late.\
\
I defintely understand the arguements for and against posting that kind of material.  However\, I met someone a while back that shared some Bousquet and at the time unrealesed Tchan Tchou and they have become some of my favorite recordings.  \
\
I know you must get asked all the time\, but are you still hosting any rare/unreleased material?  I would love to hear some other Bousquet\, Waso\, live recordings\, etc.\
\
You can semd me a pm or offsite at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shortjt@gmail.com\">shortjt@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jimmy",5892,"BBCode","2007-07-02 09:11:57"
5893,58,"Hey Loren (it is Loren\, right?):\
\
What are you playing these days. A guy I play with bought your Dupont (unfortunately it was 6 wks after I had bought  a new one).\
\
Charlie",5893,"BBCode","2007-07-02 10:24:29"
5897,1040,"Hi Charlie\,\
Thanks for the note\, glad to hear that my old guitar found a home where somebody uses it!  I really liked it\, but most of the playing that I do is with jazz bands\, either traditional or big band\, which sound best with archtops.  Switching back and forth between such different feeling guitars was more challenging than I thought it would be\, and unless I played the gypsy guitar exclusively\, I don't think I would have ever gotten good on the Dupont.  \
Anyway\, the only two guitars that I play now are Gibsons.  My #1 is a 1936 X-braced L-5.  #2 is a 1935 tone-bar braced 16\" L-4 (very similar to a 16\" L-5) that is kind of my knock-around guitar.  I also have an Eastman\, but it is just a backup and doesn't get out of the case often.  It may show up on ebay soon!  Also\, I've gone acoustic with either a Node NT3 condenser make or a Shertler DYN-G into a Shertler David amp.  It's working out great!  \
\
I'd love to hear what you are playing and how you are liking it\, too.  I'm really into learning from others what I can\, instead of my usual method of spending a lot of money and time on dead ends!  \
\
Loren",5897,"BBCode","2007-07-02 11:23:23"
5899,366,"Hi jimmy.\
\
I moved the stuff off when some people got bent out of shape\, but I could quietly move some of it back. I wasn't hosting anything that was commercially available. Let me know what you're looking for and when I have some time I'll try to make some of it available again.\
\
You might also post a request on the forum. Scot Wise and some others are very generous about sharing their collections.\
\
thanks\
\
John",5899,"BBCode","2007-07-02 19:41:16"
5900,311,"If it is\, I might be interested but I won't be ready to buy for a couple of months.\
Also I would need to go to Montreal to pick it up personally and I would pay in cash but I might need you to come down on the price a little bit.\
Let me know. \
What sort of trades did you have in mind?\
You can write to me at :\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks\,\
Enrique.",5900,"BBCode","2007-07-03 00:37:15"
5903,873,"Hi Soref\,\
\
Stefan\, aka ski\, here.  I'm also very interested in seeing a Boston-area GJ scene flourish.  I very much consider myself an absolute beginner in this style but I'm completely dedicated to becoming a better GJ player.  I've been working with the Robin Nolan books but I feel the missing link is playing with other like-minded people out there.\
\
I think you even sent me a pm awhile ago about a GJ jam at Great Scott's in Allston?  To be honest\, I was intimidated at the thought of playing with others since calling myself even a novice in the style would be an overstatement of my abilities.  I didn't attend Django in June this year due to my own insecurities and lack of time; but I've commited to taking vacation time next year so I can go to DiJ '08.  In hindsight\, I do regret not attending this year.\
\
I sent Rob Saunders my email address so he also has me on the 'local' GJ list.  Please keep in touch and let me know if any ideas start to gain traction.\
\
All the best\,\
Stefan",5903,"BBCode","2007-07-03 10:42:49"
5904,151,"Chip/Michael\
\
I used to live in Greensboro (a few houses down from eugene Chadbourne) and played a lot of Django style music there with Rex Griffin and others.  I live in Charlotte now\, so if you find yourself down this way and want to play some music\, please contact me.  I've been playing this music for nearly 15 years and studied with european guitarists and can probably provide some assistance.  Don't hesitate to call.\
\
Best regards\
Scot Wise   \
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->",5904,"BBCode","2007-07-03 10:51:07"
5907,1171,"hello scott\,\
\
Thanks for the message. I know Eugene just a little bit\, I play a lot with dave Fox who has recorded with him.\
\
It would be great to come down to Charlotte sometime. Maybe I could take a lesson with you? How much would you charge?\
\
I'm new to the style\, but am enjoying it. I got a D-500 a few months back and bought most of Michael's books.\
\
I stumbled upon your website recently and listened a bit. Really nice stuff you guys are doing.\
\
Thanks and I'll be in touch\,\
Chip",5907,"BBCode","2007-07-03 10:58:11"
5909,468,"Hi John\,\
\
Thanks for the reply.  That would be great if you could post a few hard to get items when you have a chance.  \
\
I would love to get some more Bousquet.  I have Hommage a Django and the tracks from Gypsy Jazz School.  Do you have any of his other recordings?  \
\
I have Tchan Tchou's Gitarre Partie and Swinging Guitars.  I think I saw somewhere that there are some live recordings or other out of print albums.\
\
I love Matelo and have the Tziganskaia and Other Rare recordings and Joe Privat's Manouche Partie.  Any other Mateo material available?\
\
I just got Bamboula Ferret's Oe Djoevia\, and really enjoy it.\
\
I've really been into that era of players\, the Ferrets\, Joseph Reinhardt\, etcetera.  Anything you would recommend would be great.  I've read about Waso\, but haven't been able to track any down yet.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Jimmy",5892,"BBCode","2007-07-03 11:41:12"
5910,366,"OK. Do you know how to use ftp?\
\
John",5899,"BBCode","2007-07-03 11:42:25"
5911,366,"ftp.sugarinthegourd.com\
userid: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gjshare@sugarinthegourd.com\">gjshare@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e -->\
password: bricktop \
\
If you don't know how to use ftp let me know...\
\
You should find some good stuff there.",5899,"BBCode","2007-07-03 11:48:15"
5914,118,"Hi\,\
\
That's it in the post:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingcaravan@gmail.com\">swingcaravan@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
See you in Boston!\
Jack.",5914,"BBCode","2007-07-03 14:36:04"
5919,468,"Hey John\,\
\
Thanks so much for putting those back up for me.  It definetly gives me a lot some music to explore!\
\
I don't have alot of rare GJ material aside from what you just posted\, but I'll throw a few albums on there for you that I ripped from vinyl a while back... some Cark Kress\, Joe Venuti\, Sabicas...  I have a lot of George Barnes material too\, but not in digital form.  Let me know if there is anything you are looking for.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Jimmy",5892,"BBCode","2007-07-03 15:28:08"
5920,337,"Hey Ski! It's good to hear from you. I think I did send you a message about Great Scott's way back when. \
I really want to let you know there is no reason to be intimidated\, everyone I've met at jams have been very nice and the skill level can vary a fair amount anyways. I think most people remember what it's like to be in that beginner stage\, so there's no reason for anyone to make a fuss about it. \
\
Playing with other people is one of the best things you can do for your playing. When I went to Samois four or five years ago I felt like nothing compared to the guys jamming there\, but they kind of coerced me into pulling out my guitar and I'm so glad I did. There's so much to learn. I have to say I'm really excited about the prospect of a regular GJ jam in Boston\, and anyone who's into this music is really important in my book. \
\
Also if you're interested I have a lot of experience as a teacher\, and I've picked up some good advice from Michael Horowitz\, Denis Chang\, Alfonso Ponticelli and others over the years. I'd be happy to share what I've been taught with anyone who's interested. So if you want we could work out a one on one session to go over tunes\, technique\, theory etc. If not\, that's cool too. Well let me know what you think.\
\
-Regards\,\
Jack",5920,"BBCode","2007-07-03 19:39:36"
5921,873,"Hi Jack!\
\
Thanks so much for your kind offer and encouraging words!  I believe I share your enthusiasm for finding others to play GJ with on a somewhat regular basis; and I know you're right about playing with others being the single best thing I can do to get better.\
\
I might indeed be interested in getting together for one-on-one instruction.  Can you tell me a little more about your self and your playing background?\
\
Just to put things in perspective\, I'm not a complete novice to guitar in general - just to this style.  I'm 37 and I started playing guitar when I was 9 years old.  That being said\, I always played blues\, classic rock\, and folk songs.  I never really took a stab at jazz and certainly not GJ.  About a couple of years ago I read Michael Dregni's book on Django and\, while I was marginally familiar with his music\, the book sparked my interest to listen more.  Ever since then I've been trying to wrap my arms around the style...at an extremely slow pace.\
\
Anyway\, that's my story.  I look forward to hearing from you and eventually metting you and the other local GJ enthusiasts.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",5903,"BBCode","2007-07-04 05:03:20"
5922,151,"Chip\
\
I don't give lessons\, that's really just not my style.  But I will happily show you anything I know.  I'm not much of a soloist\, rhythm is more my thing - and that's where it starts.  You are welcome to come visit\, I am usually home Th-Fr-Sa\, I have weird work hours. It's a two hour drive down here so plan to stay a while - my wife and son are used to this by now.   \
\
It's easier to use my regular email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e --> or just call at 704 365 3848.\
\
Best\
Scot",5904,"BBCode","2007-07-04 07:13:34"
5929,1171,"Cool man thanks. I certainly look forward to it. Rhythm is cool...I thought I knew how to play guitar till I tried some of these chords!!!\
\
I'l be in touch soon. I have  some free time coming up the middle of this month.\
\
Chip\
\
my regular e-mail is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chipnewton@gmail.com\">chipnewton@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
336-404-0920",5907,"BBCode","2007-07-04 08:49:30"
5932,337,"Cool\, I've been playing since about the age of fifteen. I've always felt like I got a late start\, but I became a practice addict to compensate. I'm 22 now and I'm finishing a bachelors of music at the Berklee college of music where I'm a guitar principle. Back home in Wisconsin I studied guitar with Sims Delaney-Pothoff from the group Harmonious Wail. Sims took me to Samois in '02 and '03 where we stayed with Steve Royall from the DjangoSwingpage and a number of good British GJ style guitarists like Jonny Hepbir of UltraSwing. He also introduced me to GJ guitarists like Robin Nolan\, and Alfonso Ponticelli who both gave me lessons on playing in the style. Since being in Boston I've gotten to attend master classes with Andreas Oberg\, Lollo Meier\, Stephane Wrembel and Denis Chang who's now a good friend. I played in Berklee's Django Ensemble run by John Mcgann. Since then I've continued to jam with John and we're scheduled to do some gigs together later this year. Nearly as long as I've been playing the guitar I've been teaching it\, and I really enjoy sharing what I've learned with others. My GJ gig experience has taken place mostly in Boston\, where we've played the Lizard Lounge\, Matt Murphy's\, the Asgard\, Atwood's Tavern\, the All Asia cafe\, the Otherside cafe\, the Burren\, the Reel Bar\, and weddings\, awards ceremonies\, and other private events. My band Sinti Rhythm has a myspace page([url=http://www.myspace.com/sintirhythm]http://www.myspace.com/sintirhythm[/url]) where you can listen to samples we recorded a while ago. The recording is very diy\, but it's something. I'm featured playing the melody and guitar solo on la foule\, and guitar solo2 on I've found a new Baby. I'm fond of those recordings but I really feel I've made a lot of headway since we made those\, oh well. I hope that's useful information\, and I hope we can get find some time to jam\, whether it's in an instructional capacity or otherwise.\
\
-Regards\,\
Jack",5920,"BBCode","2007-07-04 19:13:19"
5933,873,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Wow\, sounds like you've accomplished quite a lot in a relatively short time playing.  I went to Northeastern for my undergrad degree in the early 90s and spent a lot of time playing music with friends at the Berklee facilities.  I used to play in a blues band in the Boston area around the same time.\
\
I'm familiar with several of the places you mentioned and will have to keep my eyes out for GJ gigs in the future.\
\
I'd love to get together in either a group setting with other local GJ'ers or one-on-one if you would be willing to spare some time to show me a thing or two.  I live pretty far out in the suburbs west of Boston but I do work in the city.  I could easilly bring my guitar to work with me one day and meet you in the evening on a weeknight some time.  My schedule is pretty full over the next few weeks but August might be feasible if you're interested.  Please feel free to shoot me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stefaniris@earthlink.net\">stefaniris@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> or you can continue to communicate through this forum - which ever you prefer.\
\
Thanks!\
Stefan",5903,"BBCode","2007-07-05 06:02:52"
5935,468,"Hey there\,\
\
Thanks again!  I finally got those few albums I mentioned up there.  They aren't \"gypsy\" jazz\, but I thought you might be interested in them.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jimmy",5892,"BBCode","2007-07-05 08:37:20"
5937,1217,"Hi Alex\
Back now - Sicily was great - especially the food!\
How are the exams going?\
I've learnt MSG - but only at 100 bpm so far - time to start rachetting up the speed!\
Also working on soloing for minor swing - trying to be a bit less hit and miss.\
Do you think we'll be able to meet up before I go to England on 14th?  Let me know if you're free - I have a friend coming to visit\, but am relatively free until I leave.\
All the best\
Richard",5816,"BBCode","2007-07-05 12:40:08"
5938,1217,"Hi Alex\
Back now - Sicily was great - especially the food!\
How are the exams going?\
I've learnt MSG - but only at 100 bpm so far - time to start rachetting up the speed!\
Also working on soloing for minor swing - trying to be a bit less hit and miss.\
Do you think we'll be able to meet up before I go to England on 14th?  Let me know if you're free - I have a friend coming to visit\, but am relatively free until I leave.\
All the best\
Richard",5817,"BBCode","2007-07-05 12:40:08"
5943,58,"Hey Loren:\
\
Pat in the band Red Rock Hot Club ([url=http://www.redrockhotclub.com]www.redrockhotclub.com[/url]) is the guy who bought your Dupont. I play rhythm with them. \
\
I bought a new Dupont 1 mo before you put yours up for sale (damn\, I would have liked to have seved several hundred bucks)\, and I have a Park and an AJL on order.\
\
Charlie",5893,"BBCode","2007-07-05 18:45:51"
5945,1138,"hi\,\
\
I've just finished my exams today but I'll be out of Brasov until 9Th of July.We can meet after that...10Th to 14Th of July.I'll start learning Minor Blues\, Blues Clair\,Djangology(I've learned All of me\,Minor Swing\, MSG) so I think we'll have something to start with...Are you coming to Brasov?When do you want to meet?\
\
Alex",5816,"BBCode","2007-07-06 02:09:51"
5968,925,"Hi Sockeye\,\
\
You mentioned that one of these books went for $500 in AU on ebay?  Any chance you have the link for that?\
\
-matt",5968,"BBCode","2007-07-07 11:12:53"
5973,9,"Hi....shipping to Virginia would be $60.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",5973,"BBCode","2007-07-07 19:40:34"
5986,311,"Well...I have to admit he's getting to me too...but every time I write \"fuck off you pompous ignorant prick\" my computer keyboard zaps me with a shock of electrical current...and so I'm forced to tell him he's doesn't know shit in a more civil way. I'm having my PC checked and fixed for that by the way...\
I think I have showed him up to be the asshole he is...but he just comes back again and again\, with more of his pretentious bullshit.\
\
Actually I don't want to talk to him anymore\, I'm tired\, so i think I'm just gonna ignore him from now on...he'll probably quit and be gone in a week or so...i hope.\
\
Hey! I hope we meet someday and jam at a Manouche festival or something\, if there's a \"Lick Dimeola's crack\" convention nearby Cantzon is sure to show up so we might get a chance and take turns kicking his ass!!\
Enrique.",5986,"BBCode","2007-07-08 18:12:06"
5988,169,"Hey\,\
\
I'm interested in your guitar if still available.  I am also in Canada.  The following is my on hand guitars\, let me know if you are interested in any cash/trade combinations.  \
\
1962 - Fender Jazzmaster\
2003 - Ramirez 2CWE cutway electric classical\
2005 - Eimers - Stocholo Rosenberg model\
1975 - Martin D-18\
2004 - Gitane DG 355\
1978 - Stelling Starflower - Banjo\
2002- Fender Precision Bass\
1963 - Fender Deluxe Amplifier - modified/JBL\
\
Pictures available.   I have friends in Montreal that can help faciltate a transaction if anything can be worked out.\
\
Cheers\
L.T. Murphy",5988,"BBCode","2007-07-08 23:05:37"
5989,169,"Hey\,\
\
I'm interested in your guitar if still available.  I am also in Canada.  The following is my on hand guitars\, let me know if you are interested in any cash/trade combinations.  \
\
1962 - Fender Jazzmaster\
2003 - Ramirez 2CWE cutway electric classical\
2005 - Eimers - Stocholo Rosenberg model\
1975 - Martin D-18\
2004 - Gitane DG 355\
1978 - Stelling Starflower - Banjo\
2002- Fender Precision Bass\
1963 - Fender Deluxe Amplifier - modified/JBL\
\
Pictures available.   I have friends in Montreal that can help faciltate a transaction if anything can be worked out.\
\
Cheers\
L.T. Murphy",5989,"BBCode","2007-07-08 23:05:37"
5990,1217,"Yes - I'll try and get up to Brasov.  This week might not be possible now - my friend is staying longer than planned - I might have to leave it until I get back from England (when I'll be a bit out of practice - I'll only have limited access to an oversized spanish guitar!).\
Are you going to be around in august?\
Richard",5990,"BBCode","2007-07-09 05:10:34"
5991,58,"Hey Elliot:\
\
Thanks for putting that guy in his place. I first became aware of him when he posted in a thread started by a guy in Italy\, who had offered condolences to Americans over the shooting at the W.V. University; Cantzon's response was: 1) mind your own business and deal with the problems in your country 2) read the second amendment. \
\
He's a 1st class moron.\
\
Charlie",5991,"BBCode","2007-07-09 07:17:32"
5993,1217,"Yes - I'll try and get up to Brasov.  This week might not be possible now - my friend is staying longer than planned - I might have to leave it until I get back from England (when I'll be a bit out of practice - I'll only have limited access to an oversized spanish guitar!).\
Are you going to be around in august?\
Richard",5993,"BBCode","2007-07-09 05:10:34"
5994,1138,"OK then...we can meet when you're back from England. Can you send me some tabs and grilles for Lady be good\,Blues Clair and Sweet Georgia Brown and some stuff for the songs in our list ( anything that can be useful)?\
\
Alex",5990,"BBCode","2007-07-09 08:50:58"
5995,964,"Hey Elliot\,\
   It sounds like this Cantzon guy knows nothing about classical guitar either.  I studied classical guitar way before I got interested in Gypsy Jazz.\
    Cheers\,\
     Barr",5995,"BBCode","2007-07-09 10:50:54"
6000,964,"Hey Elliot\,\
   It sounds like this Cantzon guy knows nothing about classical guitar either.  I studied classical guitar way before I got interested in Gypsy Jazz.\
    Cheers\,\
     Barr",6000,"BBCode","2007-07-09 10:50:54"
6001,516,"Thanks\, HC\
\
 Now that he's realized he isn't going to be able to mine the forum for  admiration\, he's ready to move on\, unless I rub the nasty bottle when he'll pop up like a genie.  Isn't that just hilarious???\
\
 Elliot",5995,"BBCode","2007-07-09 15:58:28"
6002,563,"Just wanted to let you know I am in Shepherdstown and bored out of my skull\, so feel free to call anytime if you want. My cell phone number is (609)694-8554.",5579,"BBCode","2007-07-09 15:58:29"
6004,1227,"Hey Michael...another question for you.  Im just curious as to what the $68 for a \"Professional Gypsy Set Up\" actual entails\, since a custom-cutting the bridge and fret-leveling also include extra charges.  Im not trying to be a smartass or anything\, im just honostly curious what goes on in that setup.  I understand that labor for instrument work costs a pretty penny...plus im sure the local guitar techs here dont know about selmac style instruments.\
\
Basically im just trying to guage what im getting for my money between you guys (the most knowledgable in GJ from what i can tell with the lowest base price for the Saga guitars)\, Elderly instruments who will do a basic setup and fret level with no extra charge AND free shipping\, or purchasing one through gypsyjazzguitars.com (aka Gianna Violins from who i purchased my eastman mandolin from and did an excellent setup job).  They include a setup and case in there price.",6004,"BBCode","2007-07-08 09:38:22"
6005,9,"Hi...the Eldery \"set up\" is a joke....I've seen guitars they worked on and they look like they were set up like stratocasters!\
\
Here's what we do:\
\
Direction from the buyer will determine how the guitar is set up.\
[i]\
    Fit Bridge (existing bridge will be examined and adjustments will be\
made if there is a need)\
    Set bridge action\
    Set zero fret action\
    Set intonation (best that can be achieved using existing bridge)\
    Truss adjustment\
    check / clean frets (remove small burs and buffing compound from\
factory)\
    lube / clean tuners\
    Replace strings (the price of the strings will be added if the strings\
must be changed)\
    Check tail piece (fix buzzing if any)\
    Fully inspection for any structural and finish flaws\
    Inspect and fix case (loose interior material & exterior flaws)[/i]\
\
\
\
For more info you should email Josh...he'll be doing the work and can answer all your questions.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",5973,"BBCode","2007-07-09 16:04:49"
6012,831,"Hi \, hey I might be intrested in selling a Dell Arte Manouche oval hole. Go to Buffallo Brothers to see its twin\, I would like to buy the SP guitar listed in the forum ads. Might be out of your price range\, 1850.00 also would depend if the other guitar is still for sale. Thanks\, have fun in any case.",6012,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:24:56"
6015,964,"Too funny!",5995,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:42:57"
6016,831,"Hi \, hey I might be intrested in selling a Dell Arte Manouche oval hole. Go to Buffallo Brothers to see its twin\, I would like to buy the SP guitar listed in the forum ads. Might be out of your price range\, 1850.00 also would depend if the other guitar is still for sale. Thanks\, have fun in any case.",6016,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:24:56"
6017,1239,"Hello\, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions about your d-500\, but first I've got questions about your playing. How long have you been playing? How did you learn?  Did you intentionally learn to play with just 2 fingers to get that Django sound?  Are you a professional musician?\
\
Okay\, enough of that...\
\
Your guitar sounds great.  Were the tuners about $200.00?  Are they a big improvement over the original tuners?  How old is the guitar? Is a case included? If so\, what kind of case do you have?  How is the action setup?  Did you have it adjusted?\
\
I think that's about all I can think of for now.\
\
Sorry for all the questions.\
\
Gene",6017,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:42:44"
6019,135,"thanks for the kind words. I've played electric guitar (rock\, noise\, jazz) since I was 12 (I'm 27). I bought Michael's gypsy picking book about 2.5 years ago\, and learned everything by listening and watching stuff from the internet (.mp3s\, videos) and figuring stuff out by ear. Originally\, I started playing with two fingers because it was easier to figure out Django's solos that way. Then I got used to it\, and I like how it opens up the neck. i play some gigs in nyc- i sit in at stephane wrembel's jam (i did take two lessons with him at one point) and i play in some resteraunts around here.\
\
the tuners were around $200. huge improvement over the stock gitane tuners. it came with a gig bag that i'll send out as well. the original bridge is what i use. at times with some wood shims underneath.\
\
the strange thing is that i own a dupont vielle reserve\, and i used to get more compliments on my sound when i played this guitar instead. go figure. \
\
best\,\
alex",6019,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:58:43"
6020,1016,"Gene\,\
\
I don't know of any guitar teachers that teach this style out in FW. I teach guitar for a living--but as you can imagine\, there isn't a real big market for teaching gypsy jazz guitar in Dallas. \
\
I know a guy in North Richland Hills who has been working on the technique\, but I think he's been applying it to straight ahead jazz more than gypsy jazz--and I don't think he teaches.\
\
Your best bet might be picking up Gypsy Picking and maybe the first Robin Nolan playalong. Personally\, I felt that the rest stroke came together (and it's still coming together!) once I got the D500\, but I started on a flat top with the big ole Wegen. Gypsy Rhythm is an amazing resource as well.\
\
Currently\, I play lead with a GJ/acoustic swing group called \"Swing Roulette\"--haven't gigged out with them yet ... soon I hope. Two of the guys in that group are also in the Texas Gypsies\, whom you may have heard of.\
\
There are not many gypsy jazz guys in this area\, so let's stay in touch!\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",6020,"BBCode","2007-07-09 20:11:42"
6024,1239,"Keith\,\
Thanks for the reply\, but it is out of my price range.  I've just discovered Gypsy Jazz\, so I'm going to start out with one of the Gitanes.  Besides\, I just bought another guitar today that I really don't need.\
\
Thanks again for the response\,\
\
Gene",6024,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:45:59"
6026,1016,"Gene\,\
\
I don't know of any guitar teachers that teach this style out in FW. I teach guitar for a living--but as you can imagine\, there isn't a real big market for teaching gypsy jazz guitar in Dallas. \
\
I know a guy in North Richland Hills who has been working on the technique\, but I think he's been applying it to straight ahead jazz more than gypsy jazz--and I don't think he teaches.\
\
Your best bet might be picking up Gypsy Picking and maybe the first Robin Nolan playalong. Personally\, I felt that the rest stroke came together (and it's still coming together!) once I got the D500\, but I started on a flat top with the big ole Wegen. Gypsy Rhythm is an amazing resource as well.\
\
Currently\, I play lead with a GJ/acoustic swing group called \"Swing Roulette\"--haven't gigged out with them yet ... soon I hope. Two of the guys in that group are also in the Texas Gypsies\, whom you may have heard of.\
\
There are not many gypsy jazz guys in this area\, so let's stay in touch!\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",6026,"BBCode","2007-07-09 20:11:42"
6027,1239,"Thanks for the reply.  Yes\, I have heard of the Texas Gypsies. I just found them on the web this week while researching Gypsy Jazz.\
\
I've been playing for several years\, just for myself. I never play along with anyone other than my sons\, but we don't do that very often.\
\
I've finally decided that I'm tired of memorizing songs and then not understanding what I'm doing. I've signed up with a jazz instructor and want to start making sense of this stuff. My first lesson is Wednesday.\
\
Perhaps I could take a lesson from you every other month.  It depends on how far north of Dallas you live.  I live in between weatherford and Fort Worth\, but I work in North Fort Worth.  I wouldn't mind driving out toward Plano or Richardson every couple of months.\
\
I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me get my feet wet first. Let's keep in touch.\
\
Regards\,\
Gene",6020,"BBCode","2007-07-09 20:55:41"
6028,1239,"Thanks for the reply.  Yes\, I have heard of the Texas Gypsies. I just found them on the web this week while researching Gypsy Jazz.\
\
I've been playing for several years\, just for myself. I never play along with anyone other than my sons\, but we don't do that very often.\
\
I've finally decided that I'm tired of memorizing songs and then not understanding what I'm doing. I've signed up with a jazz instructor and want to start making sense of this stuff. My first lesson is Wednesday.\
\
Perhaps I could take a lesson from you every other month.  It depends on how far north of Dallas you live.  I live in between weatherford and Fort Worth\, but I work in North Fort Worth.  I wouldn't mind driving out toward Plano or Richardson every couple of months.\
\
I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me get my feet wet first. Let's keep in touch.\
\
Regards\,\
Gene",6028,"BBCode","2007-07-09 20:55:41"
6029,1016,"Good luck with the jazz lessons. That'll keep you busy for a while! Do you read music? If you don't\, please try and do so. A bit slow going at first\, but the payoff is tremendous. It's the greatest gift you can ever give yourself. \
\
Have you checked out the forums at [url=http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/]http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/[/url] ? The forums over there are really cool. Some of the posters over there are the real deal. I post over there under the same moniker\, \"Stackabones.\" In general\, All About Jazz.com is a great place to hang out and soak up info about jazz.\
\
 8) \
Chris",6020,"BBCode","2007-07-09 21:15:23"
6030,1016,"Good luck with the jazz lessons. That'll keep you busy for a while! Do you read music? If you don't\, please try and do so. A bit slow going at first\, but the payoff is tremendous. It's the greatest gift you can ever give yourself. \
\
Have you checked out the forums at [url=http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/]http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/[/url] ? The forums over there are really cool. Some of the posters over there are the real deal. I post over there under the same moniker\, \"Stackabones.\" In general\, All About Jazz.com is a great place to hang out and soak up info about jazz.\
\
 8) \
Chris",6026,"BBCode","2007-07-09 21:15:23"
6031,36,"Hey\,\
\
I didn't want to post this because it would look like shameless self promotion\, but if you're thinking about including a horn in a GJ group my band just released a GJ inspired CD featuring a lot of saxophone.  You can check out samples at [url=http://www.gypsophilia.org]www.gypsophilia.org[/url] to hear what it sounds like.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Nick",6031,"BBCode","2007-07-10 05:01:52"
6032,964,"Too funny!",6000,"BBCode","2007-07-09 19:42:57"
6034,1217,"ok - I'll try and scan some stuff tonight for you.\
Richard",5990,"BBCode","2007-07-10 06:57:33"
6035,230,"Hi Ben - thanks again for the reply...have we met in the past at DFNW or will this be your first time?\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",6035,"BBCode","2007-07-10 07:05:00"
6037,1239,"A follow-up queston please...\
\
On these type guitars\, is the bridge just held down by the string tension?  Do people routinely use shims to adjust the action? Do you have to adjust the bridge location and height each time you change stings?\
\
Sorry for the newbie questions.\
\
I'm still seriously considering your guitar\, but I'm waiting to see what else is available.\
\
Gene",6017,"BBCode","2007-07-10 08:30:45"
6038,135,"The down-bearing pressure of the strings is what holds the bridge in place. shims are used often to keep things consistent when the weather changes. the wood expands or contracts depending on the level of humidity\, which affects the playability.\
best\,\
a",6019,"BBCode","2007-07-10 08:36:31"
6040,36,"Hey\,\
\
I didn't want to post this because it would look like shameless self promotion\, but if you're thinking about including a horn in a GJ group my band just released a GJ inspired CD featuring a lot of saxophone.  You can check out samples at [url=http://www.gypsophilia.org]www.gypsophilia.org[/url] to hear what it sounds like.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Nick",6040,"BBCode","2007-07-10 05:01:52"
6043,95,"I have not made a bridge out of that species of wood. However if I had some I would try it. I would be interested in doing some experiments with it. Let me know how it turns out.\
\
Of then taking good measurements from your guitar and not working too fast I can't really give you any input on building a bridge. There is really not allot to a bridge in general but more has to do with building it for a specific instrument. Make sure your compensation is correct or your intonation will be off.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",6043,"BBCode","2007-07-10 12:50:54"
6044,1217,"ok - I'll try and scan some stuff tonight for you.\
Richard",5993,"BBCode","2007-07-10 06:57:33"
6050,1239,"Test",6050,"BBCode","2007-07-10 22:25:17"
6051,1171,"Hello Dennis\,\
\
I have been looking for a solo transcription of Django's solo of Dark Eyes 1947. Someone in the forum suggested you might have a version of it. I wonder if I might purchase it from you somehow??\
\
Thanks to you for all you do in helping us newbies learn this GJ stuff.\
\
Chip Newton\
Greensboro\,NC",6051,"BBCode","2007-07-01 20:44:07"
6052,3,"I do have it\, but you should email the guy on this website: i think he's hosted all my transcriptions on his site:\
\
[url=http://www.serendipity-band.com/src/contact-en.htm]http://www.serendipity-band.com/src/contact-en.htm[/url]\
\
i dont have it on this computer and it's a bit of a hassle for me to move the files here.\
\
cheers\
D",6052,"BBCode","2007-07-10 22:33:58"
6053,58,"I think you have this guy figured out!\
\
Charlie",5991,"BBCode","2007-07-11 00:01:18"
6056,1239,"Test",6050,"BBCode","2007-07-10 22:25:17"
6058,1016,"Michael\,\
\
I'm just up 75 in Plano. While I don't have the space to play in my place\, I'm sure we can figure something out. At the very least\, we can go grab a scotch and obsess over GJ.\
\
Let me know when you're in the area.\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",6058,"BBCode","2007-07-09 20:16:23"
6059,563,"Chris--\
\
Plano is really close. I'll see if my parents will abide a jam. Otherwise\, it's single malt and the Hot Club of GJ BS! I'll be in touch. Hope to meet you next month!\
\
Michael",6059,"BBCode","2007-07-11 05:44:48"
6060,1239,"I saw a post in which you indicated you had both the Gitane DG-500 and the DG-300.  How do the necks compare? Is the neck on the DG-300 thinner (in depth\, or profile)\, or is it thicker than the neck on the DG-500?  Which is more comfortable? Does it make much difference?\
\
Thanks in  advance for your reply. I'm a newbie just looking for information.\
\
Gene",6060,"BBCode","2007-07-10 21:34:55"
6062,563,"Gene--\
\
Sorry for the delay replying. I am at a hotel for two weeks on business\, and their wireless internet service is spotty.\
\
Welcome to the brotherhood. I was where you are just a year and a half ago...and had the same questions. I don't know where you live\, but trying them out is important if you can. The DG-300 has a more rounded neck\, sort of the same shape as a 50's Gibson\, but smaller in size. It's a great neck for me. The best I have payed except for Duponts and vintage guitars. The D-500 is a thinner neck\, but not bad. More modern elecric in shape and thickness. \
\
They sound very different\, which is more important than the neck to me. The D-500 is a darker sounding guitar\, with more midreange and bass\, where the Jorgenson is bright and trebly. Both are loud enough. The D-500 is way sexier looking in my view\, but more guys play the oval holes. There's no right or wrong to it\, just personal taste. \
\
I sold my DG-300 after I bought a Manouche Jazz. I just bought a Manouche Orchestre\, which makes my D-500 expendable. I saw someone offered you one that he bought at Carmine Street guitars in NYC. That's where I bought mine as well. Mine used to belong to Lou Reed's guitarist\, Bob Quine\, who is #80 on the Rolling Stone all-time best list\, for what that's worth. It was the best one at the shop at the time\, and I got a letter of verification that it was Bob's guitar. I'd want a little more than base price for it\, given it's history\, but certainly no more than the other D-500 that was offered you. No problem if you aren't interested. \
\
I hope you enjoy your journey into GJ as much as I have\, and if you ever in the South Jersey/Philly area\, look me up.\
\
Michael",6062,"BBCode","2007-07-11 05:58:39"
6063,1239,"I'm really new to this\, so please be patient with me.  Are the differences between a DG-500 and a\, say\, DG-255\, for the most part\, cosmetic?  When set up similarly\, do they sound about the same?\
\
Thanks again\,\
Gene",6063,"BBCode","2007-07-10 21:33:59"
6064,563,"The DG-255 will sound similar to a Jorgenson\, just not quite as good. They don't sound bad though\, especially for the money. It's a more trebly sound\, driven by the longer string length and the higher tension that results. Bob Holo could explain it best. The guy is a walking excyclopedia of guitar knowledge! The D-500 has a scale length that is about the same as a Gibson. The oval haoles\, like the DG-255 and the Jorgenson\, have a scale that's close to an inch longer than a Fender! Once you are used to it\, it's fine\, but the longer length and higher tension does take some strength building for the fingers.\
\
If I can help any more. Don't hesitate.",6064,"BBCode","2007-07-11 06:03:35"
6066,311,"Hey Man!!\
I think we did it...\
That fucker is out of here!! Hope he never comes back\
...well...actually I did have some fun.\
Keep swinging!",6066,"BBCode","2007-07-11 06:18:17"
6075,230,"Where will you be staying? ...I'm planning on going to the Thursday eve\, Sat and Sun matinee shows and then may do a lesson with one of the masters and lots of jamming.\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",6035,"BBCode","2007-07-11 07:41:49"
6076,1239,"Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate your time.  I live near Fort Worth\, TX.  We have a lot of music stores\, but so far I haven't found any that carry the Gitane guitars.  \
\
Thanks for letting me know about your guitar. I will keep it in mind. I'm going to make some calls this week and try to find a store that carries them. I sure would like to see one up close before I buy.\
\
I do like the look of the 500\, and the shorter scale length is appealing. From the videos I've seen\, the sound is very pleasing. I have noticed though that reaching the upper frets seems a little difficult.\
\
Regards\,\
Gene",6063,"BBCode","2007-07-11 06:48:23"
6080,442,"Hi Gene\,\
I have a Gitane D-500 for sale.  Just about out of the box.\
I paid about $675 for it.  I'm looking for $350+ shipping.\
Plays great.  Sounds great.  \
email is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bookbabik@gmail.com\">bookbabik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
phone is: 716-570-5401",6080,"BBCode","2007-07-11 08:47:04"
6081,442,"Hi Gene\,\
I have a Gitane D-500 for sale.  Just about out of the box.\
I paid about $675 for it.  I'm looking for $350+ shipping.\
Plays great.  Sounds great.  \
email is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bookbabik@gmail.com\">bookbabik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
phone is: 716-570-5401",6081,"BBCode","2007-07-11 08:47:04"
6084,563,"Enjoyed the GJ gabfest very much. Thanks for calling! I'll be in touch about the Green Mill as soon as I can reach Alphonso.",6084,"BBCode","2007-07-11 09:56:33"
6091,1171,"hey thanks I appreciate it.\
\
Chip",6051,"BBCode","2007-07-11 10:47:29"
6094,563,"Gene--\
\
Funny\, I replied to you earlier this morning\, but the computer flickered as I was sending it\, and apparently\, it was lost. Check with Stackabones about stores that carry GJ guitars in your area. I know I couldn't find any when I was last down there. \
\
I'll be in Dallas next month\, and Stackabones and I have agreed to get together\, either to play a bit\, or to just drink scotch and tell GJ lies! Please consider joining us. I'll be there either the weekend of the 11-12 or the floowing weekend. That whole intervening week I'll be at a meeting in San Antonio. If you'r available\, we'll look forward to meeting you.\
\
Michael",6064,"BBCode","2007-07-11 18:49:35"
6096,1202,"greetings\,\
       is this guitar still for sale?\
                          thanks\,\
                                tim\
                                     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",6096,"BBCode","2007-07-11 06:36:13"
6097,58,"I have an AJL on order. After demo-ing the one I've played\, I couldn't resist. The exchange rate is terrible\, of course.\
\
Charlie",6097,"BBCode","2007-07-11 22:28:51"
6099,311,"Hello Daniel\,\
How are you doing?\
Thanks for your interest.\
Actually I haven't bought a guitar yet. I'm definitely going with a Dupont and I've been offered a great 12 fret maple D hole\, but I don't know if I will be able to afford it and I'm really not that crazy about the 12 fret thing\, I still have until the end of September to get it. \
When I finally buy something I'll post a tread\, and I'll surely be in the states when that happens.\
I really love my Gitane\, I know the sound is different that the Selmer style\, but it's a good guitar for the money\, At Laguna Andreas öberg played mine for a little while and he sounded really great on it\, which made me think more about the player making the guitar...\
And so although I'm not past my Gitane\, as a player\, I don't like the neck\, that's the main reason I'm trading up.\
The thing you did with your neck sounds awesome\, Did it change the sound?\
What did you use as a model?\
Looking forward to seeing some pics.\
Take care and keep swinging!!\
Enrique.",6099,"BBCode","2007-07-12 04:17:49"
6101,311,"\"...Lurking...lurking\"\
Now that's a scary thought",6066,"BBCode","2007-07-12 04:20:03"
6104,442,"Yeah!\
Thanks a lot man.  Keep me posted.\
email is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bookbabik@gmail.com\">bookbabik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
phone: 716-570-5401\
I can't believe I'm missing the opportunity to see these guys!\
Next time...we'll make it happen.\
Thanks again.\
Josh",6104,"BBCode","2007-07-11 08:31:31"
6107,230,"Great look forward to meeting you. I've been to all the DFNW festivals\, this will be the 7th year and I've seen it grow and become a major festival from it's early days in 2001 when it was only a 2 day show with Pearl Django and Robin Nolan. Last year was a classic festival with the 3 Schmitts in town!. The festival is held in a lovely small village of Langley. First 2 years I stayed at the campgrounds and it's a great location. Since then I now rent a house close by with a few blokes. What guitar do you play? Look forward to meeting you...\
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feel free to email me at:\
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Cheers\
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Phil",6035,"BBCode","2007-07-12 07:11:02"
6114,311,"Sounds like you're doing well as a luthier apprentice eh?\
\
Why don't you check out Stephen Davy's Pigalle if you can. Andreas said it was a really good Selmer replica with a good neck and sounded like the real deal.\
\
You should start a tread about your \"Ghetto\" neck.\
\
The Rhythm book it's great\, I hope we meet soon and do some jamming!",5228,"BBCode","2007-07-12 10:54:27"
6115,1239,"Thanks very much. I would enjoy that.  New questions arise for me everyday\, so you probably be seeing more post from me.\
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Thanks again\,\
Gene",6063,"BBCode","2007-07-12 10:48:01"
6118,381,"Thanks Charlie. I was looking up the prices too. It's that darn Euro! What can we do? I guess we're forever slaves to great guitars no matter what the price. Thanks for your input.\
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Carlos",6118,"BBCode","2007-07-12 09:56:55"
6119,337,"Hey Rob I'd love it if you could send the body of this text to anyone you think is applicable from the mailing list you mentioned on the boston scene thread. I hope to see you this saturday\, have a great night.\
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I know there's been some talk about those of us in the Boston area getting together and bolstering the community of our local GJ scene. \
Here's a chance to do just that. Come down to Atwood's Tavern (189 cambridge st. Cambridge\, MA) for a night of Swinging Jazz and good fun. The show starts at 10pm this saturday (jul. 14th). \
Music will be provided by a very special incarnation of Sinti Rhythm. \
The core band of guitars\, bass\, and clarinet\, will be augmented by Saxophonist Andy Voelker\, Gillian Delear on Drums (and possibly Washboard)\, and the Great John Mcgann on guitar. \
\
Andy Voelker is a miraculous Saxophonist who's part of the Round Midnight ensemble that hosts the Matt Murphy's Thursday night Jazz Jam as well as a Resident artist at Atwood's Tavern. \
\
Gillian Delear is a wonderful drummer who can be seen playing gigs all over Boston. Notably she plays as part of Boston's vintage songstress Miss Tess's Bon Ton Parade. \
\
Lastly and certainly not least is the Maestro John Mcgann. John conducts the Berklee Django Ensemble\, was one of the esteemed instructors at Andrew Lawrence's DIJ Camp Django\, and is even a moderator on this forum! He has more credits to his name than I can put down here\, for sure he is a great player... not to be missed. \
\
Hopefully people will come down have a beer\, talk Gypsy Jazz\, and get a chance to meet more Djangophiles in the area! \
\
Regards\, \
Jack",6119,"BBCode","2007-07-12 15:42:40"
6123,311,"Yes...I've heard that first batch of pigalles was not very consistent.\
Even though they are supposed to be made with Gitane bodies\, I can tell you Davy's Pigalle didn't sound like any Gitane I've ever heard\, at all. Lots more treble and cutting power and the neck was much thicker as well.\
I asked If he'd trade with me but he said no.\
I'm looking forward to hearing the new Dell artes but even though they might be really cool I really doubt they are gonna be as good as Duponts\, which are now haunting my dreams constantly.",6123,"BBCode","2007-07-13 03:59:38"
6126,337,"Hey Rob I'd love it if you could send the body of this text to anyone you think is applicable from the mailing list you mentioned on the boston scene thread. I hope to see you this saturday\, have a great night.\
\
I know there's been some talk about those of us in the Boston area getting together and bolstering the community of our local GJ scene. \
Here's a chance to do just that. Come down to Atwood's Tavern (189 cambridge st. Cambridge\, MA) for a night of Swinging Jazz and good fun. The show starts at 10pm this saturday (jul. 14th). \
Music will be provided by a very special incarnation of Sinti Rhythm. \
The core band of guitars\, bass\, and clarinet\, will be augmented by Saxophonist Andy Voelker\, Gillian Delear on Drums (and possibly Washboard)\, and the Great John Mcgann on guitar. \
\
Andy Voelker is a miraculous Saxophonist who's part of the Round Midnight ensemble that hosts the Matt Murphy's Thursday night Jazz Jam as well as a Resident artist at Atwood's Tavern. \
\
Gillian Delear is a wonderful drummer who can be seen playing gigs all over Boston. Notably she plays as part of Boston's vintage songstress Miss Tess's Bon Ton Parade. \
\
Lastly and certainly not least is the Maestro John Mcgann. John conducts the Berklee Django Ensemble\, was one of the esteemed instructors at Andrew Lawrence's DIJ Camp Django\, and is even a moderator on this forum! He has more credits to his name than I can put down here\, for sure he is a great player... not to be missed. \
\
Hopefully people will come down have a beer\, talk Gypsy Jazz\, and get a chance to meet more Djangophiles in the area! \
\
Regards\, \
Jack",6126,"BBCode","2007-07-12 15:42:40"
6128,118,"Bonesy\,\
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I got in touch with someone who puts out a lot of fake books and he was kind enough to send along the attached sheet. I wrote back to ask if he'd mind my sharing it but haven't heard back yet...if I get the go ahead I'll put it up!  In the meantime\, enjoy\, but just keep it under your hat...\
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best\,\
Jack.",6128,"BBCode","2007-07-14 21:29:50"
6132,263,"Hello a\, \
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By any chance are you Alex\, who comes out to the GJ jams in Brooklyn? If not\, disregard this message..\
If so\, hi\, I'm John\, the older bebop refugee w/Gitane DG255 who shows up one in a while at Puppets and trying to work up the nerve to reappear at Fada soon :shock:.\
I played a friend's D500 which is a cannon\, NFS sadly\, so I'd like to check out both of yours if possible.. if you're coming to any jams this week\, could you let me know\, maybe we could talk then or you could bring one or both-if not feasible\, maybe we could meet up at your convenience.Looking forward to hearing you play again too..\
Best\, John P in NJ",6132,"BBCode","2007-07-15 08:41:36"
6133,135,"yes it's me\, alex from brooklyn! hey john..i'm coming on monday and can bring one of the guitars with me. let me know which you'd like to try.\
best\,\
alex",6133,"BBCode","2007-07-15 09:08:32"
6137,230,"Hey Ben - I plat a Gallato 452 model which I've had for 4 yrs now and sounds better and better as it ages...it might no be the best ornamentally finished guitar but it sounds like the real deal!\
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Just book my tickets for 3 shows at DFNW\, Thursday\, Sat and Sunday matinees shows. Rest of time will be Djamming\, perhaps a workshop and buying CDs.\
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Cheers\
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Phil",6035,"BBCode","2007-07-15 09:42:13"
6145,230,"Hey Ben - book your tickets now! They went on sale today thru the WICA box office. Call them and leave message with all your details...check the DFNW website out for their link and details etc...\
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The camp site is within a short walking distance of WICA and downtown village of Langely\, where you'll find great local restaurants for dinning or plenty of stores to buy supplies.\
\
For shows at the High School you'll need to drive about 3 miles.\
\
Djams usually take place after the shows end at The Dog House Pub\, which gets crowdy and a bit rowdy and at the wonderful Edgecliffe Restaurant\, which literally overlooks beautiful Puget Sound...last year I caught Tchavolo jamming there at 2am!\
\
Other great jams for those \"in the know\" are held at Troy's house\, he's a great guy\, great guitarist and local resident who is on the bill on Saturday night with his group \"Billet Deux\". Usually the major headliners head on over to Troy's house for an impromtu jam somewhere after midnight and the jams goes on until the wee hours of the morning! But jamming always is going on there at almost any hour of the day. \
\
Also nice jamming occurs outside around the village of Langely at various coffee shops and restaurants. Notably The Otter Coffee shop.\
\
I've been to L'espirit Manouche 2003 in the UK as well as Gossington Festival in 2002 and also saw Lollo Meier last year in the UK as well...I'm originally from the UK so try to coordinate a visit to my folks along with the GJ festivals.\
\
I have many favorite artists...always enjoy Fapy and especially his older stuff.  2004 was the GREAT year at DFNW when the Ferre Bros were there along with Angelo Debarre! I saw both the Ferre Bros shows which were simply outstanding. Also last year was a classic line up too with Tchavolo\, Dorado and Samson who was so at ease just hanging out and strolling thru the village....I was eating breakfast last year when in walked the 3 of them and they all sat at the table behind me...too bad my French is poor\,\
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Cheers\
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Phil",6035,"BBCode","2007-07-15 12:15:51"
6147,263,"Hey Alex\, \
Great! I'll see you tomorrow- I think the Cigano might be better\, as I'm not rolling in dough myself. Plus you should keep that D500 IMO ..\
thx\, John",6132,"BBCode","2007-07-15 10:18:25"
6153,826,"Hey Jack\,\
I popped Lex an e-mail and haven't heard back. We need to start talking set list and any promo info you'd like me to use for the 8/7 gig. Thanks!\
\
_Adriel :)",6153,"BBCode","2007-07-15 13:32:07"
6154,442,"Hey Marc\,\
Josh from Babik in Buffalo here.\
Boy\, you've always got one guitar or another for sale.\
I love it!\
Very interested...wrong timing.\
I've been waiting for a similar SP to show up used.\
Well\, let me know if it's still for sale\, and I'll see what I can do.\
I promised my wife I'd wait until October to make that purchase\, but we'll see.\
Thanks\
my regular email address is:\
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Josh",6154,"BBCode","2007-07-15 16:58:21"
6159,95,"Oh man... I have used so many woods. Some I have used are tone woods and others I have used are not. Such as Oak and Massaranduba. Both used in flooring. They have their place for a very few guitars that exhibit some specific characteristics. However most of my experimenting has been with Rosewood\, Ebony and Maple. I have used about 4 species of Rosewood that all sound great. East Indian\, Nicaraguan\, African\, Honduras. As for Ebony and Maple they were too harsh in most cases but have their place for some instruments.\
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I don't get allot of time to experiment much any more as all my bridge building these days are for orders! This is a good thing but I do miss messing about. \
\
Let me know what you find out with your projects. I would be interested in your findings.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",6159,"BBCode","2007-07-16 09:44:37"
6162,142,"Grappelli on Mando #2 SGB38soloaltpicking\
Grappelli on Mando #1 with Gypsy Picking-Night and Day 1938 \
#2. Django on Mando- Django solo excerpts from Daphne and Bouncin’ Around\
#1. Deeper into Gypsy Right Hand Mandolin",6162,"BBCode","2007-07-16 14:02:57"
6166,142,"tried but couldn't attach the finale files- if they havent come through let me know and I'll email you a link to download them from my site. Thanks!",6166,"BBCode","2007-07-17 06:12:41"
6169,95,"The 300 has a good Selmer esc tone to it. It's not spot on but not many guitars are. Even my Dupont which is said to me the closest modern guitar to a Selmer has it's own tone when next to a real Selmer. But I think the 300 hits the mark. The custom bridge will bring out more of the Selmer tone then keeping the stock bridge on it. It will dry it out a bit and give you that crunchy tone we all love!\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",6169,"BBCode","2007-07-17 15:17:01"
6170,337,"Hi sorry for not being faster with a reply I've been crazy busy putting my final portfolio together for my bachelor's degree. \
Here's the standard blurb we use for promo:\
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Formed in the Fall of 2005 during a series of impromptu jam sessions\, Sinti Rhythm plays infectious swing music inspired by Django Reinhardt and the Sinti musicians of Europe. Sinti Rhythm's repertoire is based on Jazz standards from the Great American Songbook\, compositions by Django himself\, and a growing number of originals by the band. \
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If you send me a standard email address I can send you promo pictures.\
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I'm not sure what information you'd like in terms of set list\, but I'd be happy  \
to let you know anything you're curious about.",6170,"BBCode","2007-07-17 18:26:30"
6171,337,"Hi sorry for not being faster with a reply I've been crazy busy putting my final portfolio together for my bachelor's degree. \
Here's the standard blurb we use for promo:\
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Formed in the Fall of 2005 during a series of impromptu jam sessions\, Sinti Rhythm plays infectious swing music inspired by Django Reinhardt and the Sinti musicians of Europe. Sinti Rhythm's repertoire is based on Jazz standards from the Great American Songbook\, compositions by Django himself\, and a growing number of originals by the band. \
\
If you send me a standard email address I can send you promo pictures.\
\
I'm not sure what information you'd like in terms of set list\, but I'd be happy  \
to let you know anything you're curious about.",6171,"BBCode","2007-07-17 18:26:30"
6172,563,"Elliot--\
\
For reasons known only to Comcast\, I have so far been unable to access your e-mail address from Comcast. I have tried to send a couple of PM's\, but my hotel internet connection here in scenic West Virginia seems to be nothing more than two Dixie cups and some string. I can see it from home\, but for some reason not from here.\
\
Alphonso has confirmed that he will be at the Green Mill for sure next Wednesday (the 25th). I hope you can work it out to be there. \
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Michael",6172,"BBCode","2007-07-17 19:15:30"
6174,278,"Thanks for posting those sound files. \
Where did you find the transcription to Rachmaninoff's C#min Prelude?",6174,"BBCode","2007-07-18 05:26:56"
6191,278,"Thanks for posting those sound files. \
Where did you find the transcription to Rachmaninoff's C#min Prelude?",6191,"BBCode","2007-07-18 05:26:56"
6193,142,"still nothing?",6193,"BBCode","2007-07-18 14:56:04"
6194,1040,"Hi\,\
I think that I bought it from sheetmusic.com\, but I am not too sure.  I scanned it for you\, but in case you wanted to get a real copy\, the copy I have was published in Italian by Berben\, and the transcription is by Abner Rossi.  Glad you like it\, it is actually transposed for guitar to E minor.  \
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Loren",6174,"BBCode","2007-07-18 17:27:18"
6196,826,"Promo stuff looks good any pics\, logos\, etc. send to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adriel@bluevortexmedia.com\">adriel@bluevortexmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Set list wise\, it'd be good to know what you're doing so we don't double and then we need to figure out what tunes we'll do together on the third set.\
\
On band lineup Lex and i discussed a flexible instrumentation. you should keep it to a trio or a quartet with out drums. That will simplify stage set up and micing.\
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that should cover the basics. thanks!\
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-Adriel :)",6196,"BBCode","2007-07-17 23:36:45"
6197,1040,"Hi\,\
I think that I bought it from sheetmusic.com\, but I am not too sure.  I scanned it for you\, but in case you wanted to get a real copy\, the copy I have was published in Italian by Berben\, and the transcription is by Abner Rossi.  Glad you like it\, it is actually transposed for guitar to E minor.  \
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Loren",6197,"BBCode","2007-07-18 17:27:18"
6198,278,"Hi Loren\,\
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Thanks for the scan of the Rachmaninov Prelude.  I look forward to checking it out. \
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Best regards\,\
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Tom",6174,"BBCode","2007-07-18 22:04:09"
6199,278,"Hi Loren\,\
\
Thanks for the scan of the Rachmaninov Prelude.  I look forward to checking it out. \
\
Best regards\,\
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Tom",6191,"BBCode","2007-07-18 22:04:09"
6203,613,"Thanks for the kind words Elliot :) It's fun to share!\
\
There's still a lot of work to do\, especially rework on some of the existing stuff...\
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Yann",6203,"BBCode","2007-07-19 06:00:58"
6209,613,"Thanks for the kind words Elliot :) It's fun to share!\
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There's still a lot of work to do\, especially rework on some of the existing stuff...\
\
Yann",6209,"BBCode","2007-07-19 06:00:58"
6212,468,"Hey John\,\
\
Do you think I could get La Foule from the Tchan Tchou Live in Toulon from you\, or compare the version I have?\
\
Thanks agin for all the other material you put up for me.  I've really been enjoying it!\
\
Have you ever come across any Bousquet other than the Hommage album?  I can't seem  to find any of his other material.\
\
Anything you're looking for?\
\
Thanks again\,\
Jimmy",6212,"BBCode","2007-07-19 19:50:05"
6213,25,"Hi Gatsby:\
I organize Django in June here in Northampton MA. If you don't know about our event\, it consists of both weekend concerts and a 5 day \"music camp\" devoted to Gypsy jazz. Because of our strong emphasis on education I am always on the lookout for not only great players\, but great teachers as well. \
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While at Samois this year\, Thomas Joyeux recommended JP Watremez to me as someone who may be perfect for our event. I wasn't able to make contact with him while in france\, but i did do some web-surfing\, in the course of which - if I am not mistaken - I came across some posts of yours on a French GJ forum suggesting that you'd studied with him and that you\, too\, think highly of him. I wonder if I got that right - if you are the same \"Gatsby\" - and if so whether you might be able to answer some questions I have and tell me about your experience with him. Of course\, if I think it's worth pursuing\, I'll contact him directly but I have found it useful in the past to talk to aquaintances and friends first. \
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If you're the right guy and you'd be up for it\, please let me know. I thought I remembered seeing a post of yours in which you said you were now living in the States. If so\, I'd be happy to give you a call and would love to hear from you at your convenience: 413-268-0068.\
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Thanks very much\,\
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Andrew Lawrence\
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djangoinjune.com",6213,"BBCode","2007-07-22 14:54:33"
6214,563,"Yann--\
\
I tried to download the midi file. I got the sound. Is there a Power Tab version available anywhere? \
\
By the way\, I spent a couple of weeks in Luxembourg  two years ago. What a fine city. I was there in part during the fair\, which was quite a lot of fun. You have a really good beer there as well\, but the name has escaped me. I think it came in a red mini-keg. \
\
Anyway\, any help will be appreciated.\
\
Michael Bauer",6214,"BBCode","2007-07-22 19:00:25"
6215,25,"Hi Gatsby:\
I organize Django in June here in Northampton MA. If you don't know about our event\, it consists of both weekend concerts and a 5 day \"music camp\" devoted to Gypsy jazz. Because of our strong emphasis on education I am always on the lookout for not only great players\, but great teachers as well. \
\
While at Samois this year\, Thomas Joyeux recommended JP Watremez to me as someone who may be perfect for our event. I wasn't able to make contact with him while in france\, but i did do some web-surfing\, in the course of which - if I am not mistaken - I came across some posts of yours on a French GJ forum suggesting that you'd studied with him and that you\, too\, think highly of him. I wonder if I got that right - if you are the same \"Gatsby\" - and if so whether you might be able to answer some questions I have and tell me about your experience with him. Of course\, if I think it's worth pursuing\, I'll contact him directly but I have found it useful in the past to talk to aquaintances and friends first. \
\
If you're the right guy and you'd be up for it\, please let me know. I thought I remembered seeing a post of yours in which you said you were now living in the States. If so\, I'd be happy to give you a call and would love to hear from you at your convenience: 413-268-0068.\
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Thanks very much\,\
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Andrew Lawrence\
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djangoinjune.com",6215,"BBCode","2007-07-22 14:54:33"
6216,1133,"Hi Andrew!\
I'm the right Gatsby\, no mistake! :wink: the one on \"manoucheries\" and djangobooks..\
anyway.. I used to live in Vancouver (I spent last year there for my studies)\, but I no longer do. I live in France\, near Paris.\
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but you are totally right: I know JP Watremez very well\, he is the nicest guy on earth\, and\, in my opinion\, one of the greatest jazz players today. I said a few times on that other forum that I wouldn't exchange him for an Angelo Debarre or a Romane as a teacher..\
He is a GREAT player\, he plays with all his heart\, he is very lyrical\, his music is sheer poetry.. He knows everything Django used to play\, but he plays it differently\, in his own style\, while keeping the essence of this music..\
He deserves to be better known (although he is known by his contemporaries and in the jazz circles..)\, but he is a discreet and kind of shy person\, he's not the kind of man to show off (I'm not saying that ohter players do).\
anyway.. i could totally talk to him about your festival if you want me to\, i'm sure he would be delighted.. \
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Let me know\, let's keep in touch..\
After Biréli\, he's my main influence in Django's music.\
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Thanks for your message!  :wink: \
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gatsby (Antoine\, 20 years old\, France)  :D",6213,"BBCode","2007-07-22 23:06:55"
6218,1133,"Hi Andrew!\
I'm the right Gatsby\, no mistake! :wink: the one on \"manoucheries\" and djangobooks..\
anyway.. I used to live in Vancouver (I spent last year there for my studies)\, but I no longer do. I live in France\, near Paris.\
\
but you are totally right: I know JP Watremez very well\, he is the nicest guy on earth\, and\, in my opinion\, one of the greatest jazz players today. I said a few times on that other forum that I wouldn't exchange him for an Angelo Debarre or a Romane as a teacher..\
He is a GREAT player\, he plays with all his heart\, he is very lyrical\, his music is sheer poetry.. He knows everything Django used to play\, but he plays it differently\, in his own style\, while keeping the essence of this music..\
He deserves to be better known (although he is known by his contemporaries and in the jazz circles..)\, but he is a discreet and kind of shy person\, he's not the kind of man to show off (I'm not saying that ohter players do).\
anyway.. i could totally talk to him about your festival if you want me to\, i'm sure he would be delighted.. \
\
Let me know\, let's keep in touch..\
After Biréli\, he's my main influence in Django's music.\
\
Thanks for your message!  :wink: \
\
gatsby (Antoine\, 20 years old\, France)  :D",6218,"BBCode","2007-07-22 23:06:55"
6220,25,"Hi Antoine:\
Thanks for getting back to me and for your recommendation. I'd like to contact JP at some point to see if he might be interested. Do you know\, by any chance\, how well he speaks and understands English? I write French even worse than I speak it...which is saying something! Also\, if you have a current email address for him I'd appreciate it. \
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Please respond to my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@communityguitar.com\">andrew@communityguitar.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks again!\
Andrew",6213,"BBCode","2007-07-23 03:35:05"
6221,25,"Hi Antoine:\
Thanks for getting back to me and for your recommendation. I'd like to contact JP at some point to see if he might be interested. Do you know\, by any chance\, how well he speaks and understands English? I write French even worse than I speak it...which is saying something! Also\, if you have a current email address for him I'd appreciate it. \
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Please respond to my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@communityguitar.com\">andrew@communityguitar.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks again!\
Andrew",6215,"BBCode","2007-07-23 03:35:05"
6223,1202,"greetings\,\
   have you sold the dupont vr?\
                           thanks\,\
                           tim thomas\
                           <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",6223,"BBCode","2007-07-23 08:46:45"
6224,613,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I only have GuitarPro 4. You can try the trial version. There may be a format translator somewhere (I heard about an open source project on Linux)\, or a software that can open several formats but I cannot help for that unfortunately...\
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The main Luxembourgish beers are:\
- Mousel (yummy)\
- Diekirch (ok)\
- Bofferding (yuk)\
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Keep on swinging! :)\
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                 Yann\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Yann--\
\
I tried to download the midi file. I got the sound. Is there a Power Tab version available anywhere? \
\
By the way\, I spent a couple of weeks in Luxembourg  two years ago. What a fine city. I was there in part during the fair\, which was quite a lot of fun. You have a really good beer there as well\, but the name has escaped me. I think it came in a red mini-keg. \
\
Anyway\, any help will be appreciated.\
\
Michael Bauer[/quote]",6224,"BBCode","2007-07-23 03:24:59"
6254,504,"I was wondering if you could post how your gitane sounds now after the lacquer removal. Did you do a pretty clean job\, how long did it take\, and lastly can you post some pictures.\
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I'm thinking of doing this myself as well\, the gitane is too orange\
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-Thanks\,\
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Daniel",6254,"BBCode","2007-07-26 16:14:18"
6261,530,"Hi Cantzon\, \
\
There used to be a Gypsy Jazz BIAB Fakebook on the anouman website but it looks like that has been taken off.  I do have a copy of it on my harddrive which has about 100 tunes in it\, including most of the gypsy standards.  Send me a message offline and I'll send you a zipfile.\
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Mark",6261,"BBCode","2007-07-28 12:35:19"
6262,530,"Hi Cantzon\, \
\
There used to be a Gypsy Jazz BIAB Fakebook on the anouman website but it looks like that has been taken off.  I do have a copy of it on my harddrive which has about 100 tunes in it\, including most of the gypsy standards.  Send me a message offline and I'll send you a zipfile.\
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Mark",6262,"BBCode","2007-07-28 12:35:19"
6266,455,"Santa Barbara",6266,"BBCode","2007-07-29 07:30:11"
6307,620,"Hi Robert - \
\
Just curious - you posted this in March of this year:\
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\"If anyone is interested I have a Modele Jazz that has an unfinished top ... I'd sell it without a case for $1\,000.00\"\
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Is the guitar still around?\
\
Ben Robertson",6307,"BBCode","2007-08-02 07:03:49"
6310,705,"Hi\, no that one is long gone but I have a lightly played Jazz for $1450.00 and a Jazz that has a small fretboard issue (plays fine except lower E above the 12th fret... great sounding guitar tho for $800.00. Thanks for asking! Robert",6310,"BBCode","2007-08-02 07:22:47"
6311,620,"Thanks for the quick response\, Robert. Re the one with the fretboard issue: How noticeable is it\, both visually and playing-wise? Is it easily fixable\, or are we talking a lot of work? Is the guitar secondhand or new?\
\
Would you happen to have some pictures you could send me? Either here or to my regular e-mail:\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",6307,"BBCode","2007-08-02 08:04:48"
6313,178,"Hello Chip\,\
\
I stumbled across an old post of yours regarding Django Fake books...\
I imagine you have the standard Fake Books\, however I have compiled around 22+ fake books in PDF format on one DVD disk! I'll try and attach the cover\, if not\, pm email me and I'll email you the cover listing.\
HCoTucson has also made a Fake Book of 110 Gypsy Jazz compositions that we perform... As in all fake books the simple melody and chord changes are for interpretation... You know... Vanilla... \
Very cool...\
Plus I'll add the Cosomini books\, plus others...\
Let me know if your still interested and I'll burn you a copy...\
You won't believe you eyes...\
Hush Hush! I only send this to a select few...\
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Best regards\,\
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Allin\
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&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",5483,"BBCode","2007-08-02 09:00:55"
6316,705,"Hi Ben\, it looks exactly like the Jazz on my website manouchenorthamerica.com The guitar has only been used as a demo and gigged a couple of times by me\, The fretboard suffered some shrinkage at the top plate as is noticable when you look directly there. +t could be repaired by doing a minor re glue or you could have the frets filed down above the 12th fret. Otherwise it plays fine and sounds great. I don't play the lower strings much above the 12th fret so hasn't been a problem for me! Thanks again and you can call if you like my cell today 505 870 6607",6310,"BBCode","2007-08-02 09:24:11"
6317,620,"Sounds interesting\, Robert. The $800 price\, does that include a case? Is that your bottom line on the guitar? I live in Canada\, so I'd be looking at some additional shipping\, plus customs clearance and probably taxes. They might also hit me with duty\, since it's not  really a North American instrument. Adds up after a while!\
 \
I would probably have to unload one of my present instruments before I could think seriously about this\, probably the Hodson Djangolin. I've been thinking about selling it\, anyway\, so perhaps I'll get it up on eBay and see what happens.\
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\
Ben",6307,"BBCode","2007-08-02 09:38:33"
6318,358,"Hi my friend\,\
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I hope you do well... Maybe you're on hollidays\, if so\, lucky you!\
I think you've been to Samois this year... I could be there only on the thirsday night cause I had to work nighshift... But this thirsday was great. \
You should have connect me\, Maybe we could have met in Paris or so...?\
Anyway\, for a next time.\
\
I've heard a bad news today: Ziroli Winterstein would have die last sunday. As I've read this on the internet\, I would have like a confirmation about this before publishing anythig on djangostation...\
Do you know more about this?\
\
all the best...\
\
Sébastien",6318,"BBCode","2007-08-02 09:53:36"
6321,358,"Hi my friend\,\
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I hope you do well... Maybe you're on hollidays\, if so\, lucky you!\
I think you've been to Samois this year... I could be there only on the thirsday night cause I had to work nighshift... But this thirsday was great. \
You should have connect me\, Maybe we could have met in Paris or so...?\
Anyway\, for a next time.\
\
I've heard a bad news today: Ziroli Winterstein would have die last sunday. As I've read this on the internet\, I would have like a confirmation about this before publishing anythig on djangostation...\
Do you know more about this?\
\
all the best...\
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Sébastien",6321,"BBCode","2007-08-02 09:53:36"
6323,311,"I can' t believe he's back either...\
I'm kinda tired of pointing out and explaining to him why he's wrong.\
I guess I'm just gonna leave him be for the most part\, but...\
Count me in for that \"Kick a moron's ass\" collection.\
Enrique.",6066,"BBCode","2007-08-02 11:34:46"
6325,705,"Hi Ben well I'm clearing out inventory and moving to a new shop so... You can have it with it's case for... 600 plus shipping which to Canada is usually about 75 dollars. I have new guitars coming in a few weeks so am making room. Thanks for your interest! Robert",6310,"BBCode","2007-08-02 10:15:38"
6326,620,"Robert\, you've got yourself a deal!\
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What form of payment would you like? I can do Visa\, or send you a US$ check or money order.\
\
Do you want to check on the shipping and give me a final cost\, or shall we go with $675 total\, and I'll make up any difference to you?\
\
The shipping address is:\
Ben Robertson\
526 Clifton Ave.\
Windsor NS B0N 2T0\
Canada\
(902) 798-4583\
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I'm currently playing a very nice Dell'Arte Sweet Chorus\, but I've been interested in getting a long scale oval hole as well\, without having a lot of money lying around right now.  I've heard excellent things about the Manouche guitars.\
\
Thanks very much!\
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Ben",6307,"BBCode","2007-08-02 14:22:56"
6329,194,"Hi Stoche\, mon ami\, \
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I am glad to hear from you again. I am well\, my wife and I have a little daughter since four months now\, so I am very busy all day and night. Hope you are doing well\, too. \
\
Yes\, I have been at Samois this year\, together with my bandmate Wolfgang Köhler. We had our tent on the Camping \"Petite Barbeau\" in Samois\, but we spent most of the nights after the concerts on the Camping of Samoreau. Have you been there on Thursday night? There was a great session with Stochelo\, Paulus Schäfer\, Feigeli\, Sani van Mullem and some others at the bar. The other nights we spent at Titi Bambergers and Harry Klunders Caravan Corral in Samoreau and we had fantastic sessions with Feigeli\, Matcho Winterstein\, Titi Bamberger\, Harry Klunder\, Ritary and Hervé Gaguenetti\, Denis Chang\, Michel Trabelsi\, David Gastine and many others. \
\
Two weeks later I had a fantastic time in Hildesheim at the Gypsy jazz Festival. There I met our common friend Philippe \"Tony\" Dielh. Tony and Imade an agreement: The one of us who would  first get in contact with you\, would tell you greetings from the other one. So hereby I send you best regards from Tony!!!\
In Hildesheim Tony and I had a very nice \"boeuf\" with Dorado\, Samson and Laurent Gautier (see the picture). Dorado sang some of his self-composed songs in Romanes language. Brilliant!\
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Regarding Ziroli Winterstein: Yes it is true that he passed away on Sunday\, the 29th of July. The news came in the radio and it is written on the \"Hotclubnews\"-website\, so I am sure that it is true. His funeral was on the 1st odf August in Hanau. If you need any translation from the german language or more informations for your obituary on Djangostation\, let me know.\
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Finally\, please send me your postal adress and your disco once more\, because I had a computercrash and lost these datas. \
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Hope to see you some day - maybe in Samois 2008\, \
\
Best\, Barengero",6318,"BBCode","2007-08-02 15:00:55"
6330,194,"Hi Stoche\, mon ami\, \
\
I am glad to hear from you again. I am well\, my wife and I have a little daughter since four months now\, so I am very busy all day and night. Hope you are doing well\, too. \
\
Yes\, I have been at Samois this year\, together with my bandmate Wolfgang Köhler. We had our tent on the Camping \"Petite Barbeau\" in Samois\, but we spent most of the nights after the concerts on the Camping of Samoreau. Have you been there on Thursday night? There was a great session with Stochelo\, Paulus Schäfer\, Feigeli\, Sani van Mullem and some others at the bar. The other nights we spent at Titi Bambergers and Harry Klunders Caravan Corral in Samoreau and we had fantastic sessions with Feigeli\, Matcho Winterstein\, Titi Bamberger\, Harry Klunder\, Ritary and Hervé Gaguenetti\, Denis Chang\, Michel Trabelsi\, David Gastine and many others. \
\
Two weeks later I had a fantastic time in Hildesheim at the Gypsy jazz Festival. There I met our common friend Philippe \"Tony\" Dielh. Tony and Imade an agreement: The one of us who would  first get in contact with you\, would tell you greetings from the other one. So hereby I send you best regards from Tony!!!\
In Hildesheim Tony and I had a very nice \"boeuf\" with Dorado\, Samson and Laurent Gautier (see the picture). Dorado sang some of his self-composed songs in Romanes language. Brilliant!\
\
Regarding Ziroli Winterstein: Yes it is true that he passed away on Sunday\, the 29th of July. The news came in the radio and it is written on the \"Hotclubnews\"-website\, so I am sure that it is true. His funeral was on the 1st odf August in Hanau. If you need any translation from the german language or more informations for your obituary on Djangostation\, let me know.\
\
Finally\, please send me your postal adress and your disco once more\, because I had a computercrash and lost these datas. \
\
Hope to see you some day - maybe in Samois 2008\, \
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Best\, Barengero",6330,"BBCode","2007-08-02 15:00:55"
6331,705,"Hi Ben you can send 675 to my paypal address if you use paypal it's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e --> you'll like this guitar... It's a very early Manouche I'll have my tech give it a once over before shipping. Thanks! We've been getting great reviews on all models... Best regards and viva Django!",6310,"BBCode","2007-08-02 14:53:59"
6333,620,"Hey Robert\,\
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Done deal. You should have the money by now.\
\
Thanks VERY much. I will really look forward to getting the Manouche and giving it a whirl. \
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If you get a tracking number from the shipper\, I would appreciate it if you could forward it to me so I can watch out for it.\
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All the best - \
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Ben",6307,"BBCode","2007-08-02 17:52:01"
6335,1171,"yes I am still interested. Do you need my snail-mail address or how do you send the dvd?\
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sounds like great stuff...\
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Chip",6335,"BBCode","2007-08-02 17:56:22"
6338,278,"Hi Ben\,\
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How's your new job?  Let me know what your work schedule hours will be.\
\
- Tom\
\
PS: Did you hear that the Fada session is canceled?",6338,"BBCode","2007-08-02 08:43:22"
6339,358,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Thanks for confirmation of this sad new...\
\
Congratulation for the birth of your daughter\, I guess you have hard time and busy nights but all this with happiness!\
Your repport from your hollydays in Samois sounds really good... From my part\, I never been to the campings.... The thirsday night I was there\, the friend I came with had to take back home the pianist and the bassist (the \"incredible\" Hadrien Ferraud\, check his myspace\, he's 22 years old and just recorded with Mc Lauphling and Chick Corea...!) of Eddy Waeldo!\
\
Hope next year\, I will less busy\
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Here's my adress:\
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Sébastien Légé\
53\, rue des Trois Territoires\
94120 Fontenay sous Bois\
FRANCE\
(ph) 01.48.76.91.30\
(ph) 06.63.78.14.55\
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Actually\, I've lost your adress too\, the crash of my computers  is a recurrent story! I should invest in external hard disk...!\
\
All the best\,\
seb",6318,"BBCode","2007-08-03 10:46:52"
6340,358,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Thanks for confirmation of this sad new...\
\
Congratulation for the birth of your daughter\, I guess you have hard time and busy nights but all this with happiness!\
Your repport from your hollydays in Samois sounds really good... From my part\, I never been to the campings.... The thirsday night I was there\, the friend I came with had to take back home the pianist and the bassist (the \"incredible\" Hadrien Ferraud\, check his myspace\, he's 22 years old and just recorded with Mc Lauphling and Chick Corea...!) of Eddy Waeldo!\
\
Hope next year\, I will less busy\
\
Here's my adress:\
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Sébastien Légé\
53\, rue des Trois Territoires\
94120 Fontenay sous Bois\
FRANCE\
(ph) 01.48.76.91.30\
(ph) 06.63.78.14.55\
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Actually\, I've lost your adress too\, the crash of my computers  is a recurrent story! I should invest in external hard disk...!\
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All the best\,\
seb",6321,"BBCode","2007-08-03 10:46:52"
6341,178,"Send me a private email to &lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt; with your mailing address and email address off group.\
I can't send a DVD disk with 4.7GB over the net... Must be snail mail...\
A.K.\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/hotcluboftucson]http://www.myspace.com/hotcluboftucson[/url]\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben]http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben[/url]",5483,"BBCode","2007-08-03 13:19:11"
6342,1217,"Hi Alex - how are you?  I'm back now so let's arrange a time to get together.\
I brought with me the Gypsy Rythm book and Complete Django.\
I'll give you my mobile number while I'm about it:\
0723 023252\
All the best\
Richard",5993,"BBCode","2007-08-03 03:50:17"
6346,3,"hey buddy\
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i'm doing OK\, we're gonna start filming in 3 weeks !!\
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my sister-in-law is mexican\, who knows maybe i'll go there one day!\
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cheers\
D",6346,"BBCode","2007-08-04 11:00:10"
6350,1234,"Don't be a dick.",6350,"BBCode","2007-08-05 01:38:25"
6351,1234,"Don't be a dick.",6351,"BBCode","2007-08-05 01:38:25"
6352,151,"Dear Barengero\
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My apologies for using your nom de plume\, after all this time I am still not certain of your true name.  But are you possibly Mattias Muer?  I have a discography that was sent to me by someone years ago and it almost must be yours...\
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Anyway\, I have certainly enjoyed exchanging bit of history over the years with you.  Did you actually find the vinyls of those Robert Ripa/Matelot Ferret.  Such records must be very rare!  Very hard to find even in Europe\, I'm sure.  My copies were on a cassette and came to me via Alain A. The third disc with the Claudric orchestra - I only had the tune \"Lorsque Django Jouait\" and I am inclined to think that AA only sent me this one as it is probably the only one of the four that Matelot actually played on.  These are great and cynical tunes - I actually have pretty good English translations of these lyrics courtesy of Francois Ravez which I will be happy to send to you if you like.  If I can find them... \
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I also have my nearly entire collection of music\, video and books and magazines in an Excel database which I will send if you'd like to take a look.  I think that we may be able to fill in some of the blanks in each others collections.\
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Please send me your regular email address.  You may contact me at \
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Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC\
USA",6352,"BBCode","2007-08-06 07:56:25"
6353,151,"Hi Rod\
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I need to send you a proper email - can you please email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.  I finally have the copy of \"Louie Bluie\" that I promised you a year or so ago but I have lost your address.  any I would like to just catch up too...\
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Best\
Scot",6353,"BBCode","2007-08-06 08:01:22"
6355,563,"Chris--\
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I'll be arriving at DFW at ca. 2:15 p.m. this Friday\, and will be in Richardson until Sunday morning\, when I am off to San Antonio. I would love to get together and enjoy some single malt and tell lies about our GJ prowess...just kidding...I have no prowess. My cell number is (609)694-8554\, and my parents number is (972)669-9587. If you have some time. let me know. I have exchanged a few PMs with Django Newbie\, who is also in the area. Any objection to his joining us?\
\
If you want to call one evening this week to work out details\, my home number is (856)983-3619\, or call me at the office at (215)597-2647. \
\
Michael",6059,"BBCode","2007-08-06 10:39:57"
6363,95,"Really the only thing I don't like about the 255 is the neck. It's just too thin for me. The 300 has a bit of a different tone and mine has a very different tone since I have moded the heck out of it. Between the humbucker and the bridge pickup the thing really has a different acoustical tone. I have found that so much of the tone ha to do with the player as well. I have heard supper players make a guitar sound like gold that sounded like trash in my hands.\
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My idea of the \"gypsy\" tone is the Dupont MD50B as well as Busato and Selmer. I have played all of these guitars and they set the mark for what I would call \"that\" tone. The D-500 does have a good gypsy lead tone but it tends to be too bass heavy and too open. It's loud but in the wrong way at times. I really like mine but I don't like to use it in jams with other gypsy jazz style guitars. It just sticks out too much as a different tone. I use my 500 allot for many different styles and really like it when jamming with others that are playing flat tops or mandolins. I have to me a bit careful as it can get a but loud but it kills for lead playing.\
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Can you send pictures of your neck mod you did on your 255?\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",6363,"BBCode","2007-08-06 16:01:00"
6364,925,"Hi\, do you still have the Gitane D500?  Is it a gloss finish or matte finish?\
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-Matt\
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6366,62,"is it still for sale? can i buy it? how?",6366,"BBCode","2007-08-06 10:44:42"
6367,230,"It's sold\, thanks for your interest\, Cheers\, Phil",6367,"BBCode","2007-08-07 07:21:34"
6369,504,"Hi Bill\,\
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I'm from the Irvine area\, and was really interested about how you built your selmer style guitar. It is my dream to build my own one day\, but so far I've just been modding my gitane dg-255\, designing and building new bridges for it. How did your project turn out and how does it sound? \
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Was it quite difficult and how many hours do you think it took?\
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Thanks\,\
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Have a good day\,\
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Daniel",6369,"BBCode","2007-08-07 08:33:01"
6372,95,"I don't think the 500 will ever sound like the 300 because the bracing is different and the short scale compounds that difference. But I know it can sound good.\
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Selmer had a few different neck shapes. I'm not sure which one #503 had but I can check my books when I get in my shop and find out for you. I have the plans for Selmer #708 and I can look there too.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",6363,"BBCode","2007-08-07 09:33:57"
6379,504,"I wish I had the tools to build a guitar. Right now\, it takes me about 2-4 hours to make a bridge.  I've been reading the archived discussions on the mimf website\, alot of interesting posts on selmac building.  How did your guitar turn out? Did you bend the top\, glue bent braces\, or do the pliage by scoring the bottom of the top. \
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I was curious too as to how destructive it would be to take the top off and the neck off a selmac guitar? If I had a cheap d-500 or gypsy guitar it would be great to make my own top\, with more of a dome\, and making a new neck as well.\
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Thanks\,\
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Daniel",6379,"BBCode","2007-08-07 13:38:03"
6380,95,"I made mine like Busato did. I used no heat for banding of any kind on the top. I just cranked it down. It was hard and I popped a brace that I have to fix. But... it's the best sound. There is really no reason to heat in the fold on the top other then looks. Busato found that out I think working with Favino. \
\
As for taking the top off of a 500... if you have the tools to do that... Why not just build one from the start? Once you make the tools you can and buy the tools you can't make you will have everything you need for any future builds. Just go for it. Don't get the best wood but get wood that you can work with. If you read allot and work slow you can do it.\
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I know people that have re built the Saga guitars. It's allot of work cus they use some crazy glues in their builds. Not easy to get apart. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh",6380,"BBCode","2007-08-07 15:53:22"
6383,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
Since I built the guitar before plans were available\, it took a long time because I had to \"make up\" the plans as I went along from a few photographs I could find.  Too\, I started building in about 1984 when I lived in Minnesota\, and the project lay dormant when we moved to San Diego in 1985\, found a house\, settled in\, etc.  I built an internal resonator and sound deflector which took forever to design and execute\, and the guitar back and sides are laminated construction which also took awhile for me to do.  Comparing the guitar to the plans that are now available from Francois Charle\, about the only thing I got \"right\" is the body shape and general appearance.  The bracing is wrong\, the internal resonator is wrong\, the top is too thick\, but the wonderful thing is that it still sounds great.  My wife says it's the nicest sounding guitar I've built.  I think that if you were to build with Francois' plans and left out the resonator (which would pose problems even working from the plans!) that you could be successful in building one of these.  I've also had the help of forum member\, Peter Davies\, in Cardiff Wales\, who relayed to me some of the information he obtained from John LaVoi and David Hodson\, and together we worked out a lot of details that don't appear on the plans.  Michael Collins' book might also be helpful to you.  I've been at work on a second\, but again have been interrupted by a move: we've moved to Petaluma\, and are looking for some land near Red Bluff to build a house and workshop.   So\, I'm afraid I can't give you a meaningful answer as to how long it took to build the guitar\, but I can say that I'm very pleased with the results.  You should have a leg up with the plans available\, and if I can answer any specific questions regarding construction from my experience\, I would be happy to.\
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all the best\,\
Bill",6369,"BBCode","2007-08-07 20:39:45"
6384,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
Since I built the guitar before plans were available\, it took a long time because I had to \"make up\" the plans as I went along from a few photographs I could find.  Too\, I started building in about 1984 when I lived in Minnesota\, and the project lay dormant when we moved to San Diego in 1985\, found a house\, settled in\, etc.  I built an internal resonator and sound deflector which took forever to design and execute\, and the guitar back and sides are laminated construction which also took awhile for me to do.  Comparing the guitar to the plans that are now available from Francois Charle\, about the only thing I got \"right\" is the body shape and general appearance.  The bracing is wrong\, the internal resonator is wrong\, the top is too thick\, but the wonderful thing is that it still sounds great.  My wife says it's the nicest sounding guitar I've built.  I think that if you were to build with Francois' plans and left out the resonator (which would pose problems even working from the plans!) that you could be successful in building one of these.  I've also had the help of forum member\, Peter Davies\, in Cardiff Wales\, who relayed to me some of the information he obtained from John LaVoi and David Hodson\, and together we worked out a lot of details that don't appear on the plans.  Michael Collins' book might also be helpful to you.  I've been at work on a second\, but again have been interrupted by a move: we've moved to Petaluma\, and are looking for some land near Red Bluff to build a house and workshop.   So\, I'm afraid I can't give you a meaningful answer as to how long it took to build the guitar\, but I can say that I'm very pleased with the results.  You should have a leg up with the plans available\, and if I can answer any specific questions regarding construction from my experience\, I would be happy to.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6384,"BBCode","2007-08-07 20:39:45"
6387,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Thanks for your reply\, I thought you wouldn't write back because it has been a long time since you've posted on this forum. How did you first get interested in gypsy jazz (Django)?  Did you already move to Petaluma? If your ever in southern California\, I would love to talk to you in person\, I'll treat you out to some lunch or dinner.  \
\
Right now\, I'm hoping to rebuild a saga gitane guitar.  I would like to redo the fretboard\, top\, and neck. This would take care of building half the guitar\, because I think the most difficult part for me would be the back and sides.  The top on the gitanes don't have alot of dome and are  a bit thick.  Problem is finding a cheap gitane that is worth taking apart. \
\
\
Have a good day\,\
\
Daniel",6369,"BBCode","2007-08-08 07:29:27"
6388,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Thanks for your reply\, I thought you wouldn't write back because it has been a long time since you've posted on this forum. How did you first get interested in gypsy jazz (Django)?  Did you already move to Petaluma? If your ever in southern California\, I would love to talk to you in person\, I'll treat you out to some lunch or dinner.  \
\
Right now\, I'm hoping to rebuild a saga gitane guitar.  I would like to redo the fretboard\, top\, and neck. This would take care of building half the guitar\, because I think the most difficult part for me would be the back and sides.  The top on the gitanes don't have alot of dome and are  a bit thick.  Problem is finding a cheap gitane that is worth taking apart. \
\
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Have a good day\,\
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Daniel",6388,"BBCode","2007-08-08 07:29:27"
6389,1016,"Michael\,\
\
This weekend is booked solid for me ... lessons\, private parties\, student recital\, etc. The only times I have available are the times you aren't available.\
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Every now and then\, I do get a cancellation ... if that happens\, can I give you a last minute call to see if you're free?\
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Do you come into town often? I hope we can find another chance!\
\
Have you spoken with Django Newbie? Is he Dallas or FW area?\
\
Chris\
972.801.8011\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Chris--\
\
I'll be arriving at DFW at ca. 2:15 p.m. this Friday\, and will be in Richardson until Sunday morning\, when I am off to San Antonio. I would love to get together and enjoy some single malt and tell lies about our GJ prowess...just kidding...I have no prowess. My cell number is (609)694-8554\, and my parents number is (972)669-9587. If you have some time. let me know. I have exchanged a few PMs with Django Newbie\, who is also in the area. Any objection to his joining us?\
\
If you want to call one evening this week to work out details\, my home number is (856)983-3619\, or call me at the office at (215)597-2647. \
\
Michael[/quote]",6058,"BBCode","2007-08-07 22:41:01"
6390,563,"Chris--\
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You can always call me on short notice if something opens up. I sent a PM to Django Newbie at the same time as yours\, but it is still in my outbox a couple of days later. I guess I'd better call Michael.\
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I think he lives in the Ft. Worth area\, but am not sure. I get to Texas about once a year at best. I'll let you know when I came next time. \
\
Do you know of any GJ in San Antonio?\
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Michael",6059,"BBCode","2007-08-08 10:28:54"
6391,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
I first got interested in gypsy jazz back in the '50s\, as a fan of Chet Atkins who had been greatly influenced by Django.  I found an RCA LP called \"Djangology\" (I think) that had some of the cuts Django & Stephane did in Italy after the war.  I didn't see a picture of a gypsy jazz guitar until I got ahold of a copy of Irving Sloane's book on Steel String Guitar Construction\, which had a photo of a \"grande bouche\" Selmer\, and a rough sketch of the construction.  From that photo\, I made a copy of the outline of the guitar body using an opaque projector\, enlarging it until it was full-size.  In the meanwhile\, I had acquired the Evans' book The Guitar from the Renaissance to Rock\, which had a short section on Maccaferri\, some measurements of a \"grande bouche\" and a photo looking into the sound hole that helped me come up with a pattern for the internal resonator.  All I knew was that the guitar was \"ladder braced\" so I just put some transverse braces in\, but didn't know to have the short longitudinal braces beneath the bridge--I just left the top a bit thicker beneath the bridge to support the pressure.  I used East Indian rosewood veneer over some cheap sitka spruce (sold as dulcimer soundboards) that I thinned to veneer thickness in constructing the back and sides\, and some black walnut I had for the neck.  I put some aluminum strips in the neck for reinforcement.  The rosette was made from rosewood\, black stained maple and maple veneers (I didn't have a colored picture to copy from!).\
\
As I said\, I got lucky and the guitar turned out to sound very good despite the \"mistakes\" I made.  I have 2 more guitars under construction now\, the first I started making from the photos in Francois Charle's book\, before he published the plans\, so I had to make up my own design for an internal resonator once again\, but it's much closer to the Maccaferri design than I had come up with on the first guitar.  That guitar is nearly finished\, and I started a second which will not have the internal resonator\, but my wife and I both retired\, sold our house in San Diego\, and moved to Petaluma in January.  We're staying with our son\, daughter-in-law and grandparents for awhile as we search for land to build on near Red Bluff.  We were lucky to sell our house before the prices started to really slip\, and are happy to be away from the traffic\, overcrowding and polluted air of San Diego\, though we loved the weather there.  As soon as we get settled in northern California I hope to resume construction on the guitars\, and I have plans to make a Maccaferri classical\, and some copies of a Del Vecchio resonator guitar that I hope I can sell.  I'd be happy to help you in any way I can with your construction.  I don't think it's really all that difficult\, but you have to pay attention to detail and plan your construction.  Stay in touch\, and if we're in southern CA again\, we'll get together\, or if you get up to northern CA let me know.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6369,"BBCode","2007-08-08 10:35:59"
6392,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
I first got interested in gypsy jazz back in the '50s\, as a fan of Chet Atkins who had been greatly influenced by Django.  I found an RCA LP called \"Djangology\" (I think) that had some of the cuts Django & Stephane did in Italy after the war.  I didn't see a picture of a gypsy jazz guitar until I got ahold of a copy of Irving Sloane's book on Steel String Guitar Construction\, which had a photo of a \"grande bouche\" Selmer\, and a rough sketch of the construction.  From that photo\, I made a copy of the outline of the guitar body using an opaque projector\, enlarging it until it was full-size.  In the meanwhile\, I had acquired the Evans' book The Guitar from the Renaissance to Rock\, which had a short section on Maccaferri\, some measurements of a \"grande bouche\" and a photo looking into the sound hole that helped me come up with a pattern for the internal resonator.  All I knew was that the guitar was \"ladder braced\" so I just put some transverse braces in\, but didn't know to have the short longitudinal braces beneath the bridge--I just left the top a bit thicker beneath the bridge to support the pressure.  I used East Indian rosewood veneer over some cheap sitka spruce (sold as dulcimer soundboards) that I thinned to veneer thickness in constructing the back and sides\, and some black walnut I had for the neck.  I put some aluminum strips in the neck for reinforcement.  The rosette was made from rosewood\, black stained maple and maple veneers (I didn't have a colored picture to copy from!).\
\
As I said\, I got lucky and the guitar turned out to sound very good despite the \"mistakes\" I made.  I have 2 more guitars under construction now\, the first I started making from the photos in Francois Charle's book\, before he published the plans\, so I had to make up my own design for an internal resonator once again\, but it's much closer to the Maccaferri design than I had come up with on the first guitar.  That guitar is nearly finished\, and I started a second which will not have the internal resonator\, but my wife and I both retired\, sold our house in San Diego\, and moved to Petaluma in January.  We're staying with our son\, daughter-in-law and grandparents for awhile as we search for land to build on near Red Bluff.  We were lucky to sell our house before the prices started to really slip\, and are happy to be away from the traffic\, overcrowding and polluted air of San Diego\, though we loved the weather there.  As soon as we get settled in northern California I hope to resume construction on the guitars\, and I have plans to make a Maccaferri classical\, and some copies of a Del Vecchio resonator guitar that I hope I can sell.  I'd be happy to help you in any way I can with your construction.  I don't think it's really all that difficult\, but you have to pay attention to detail and plan your construction.  Stay in touch\, and if we're in southern CA again\, we'll get together\, or if you get up to northern CA let me know.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6384,"BBCode","2007-08-08 10:35:59"
6393,504,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I've heard the saying cranking the top\, but I'm not sure what it means\, does it mean gluing arched braces while forcing the top to conform to arch/dome.  How did the people rebuild the saga guitars? Would you mind if I contacted any of these people?  I think the back and sides would be the most difficult section of the guitar.  I think I could make the neck and headstock\, and with some time the top.  It would be great to rebuild the top (increasing the dome\, adding the pliage\, and having a thinner top) and redoing the neck and fretboard making both thicker.  \
\
Thanks\, have a good morning\
\
-Daniel",6379,"BBCode","2007-08-08 07:23:24"
6394,563,"Gene-- \
\
I am arriving in Dallas Friday afternoon\, and will be staying with my parents in Richardson until Sunday morning. I PMed Stackabones about getting together as well. We'll probably just have a few drinks and yap about GJ. If you are interested\, let me know asap and I will get all the relevant phone numbers to you. \
\
Did you finally find a guitar? \
\
I sent this on Monday. It is still in my Outbox. Michael H. Suggested sending it again.\
\
Michael",6394,"BBCode","2007-08-08 11:13:17"
6396,1133,"salut Dennis!\
ça va?\
\
alors tu donnes plus de nouvelles!\
comment ça se passe avec ta chérie? les fiançailles\, bientôt..? 8) \
\
bonne continuation!\
et le bonjour à François et Djan!\
\
gatsby",6396,"BBCode","2007-08-08 12:56:48"
6398,118,"Hey Cale\,\
\
Can you send me an email address for you so I can send you some Jobim fakebooks?  They're big files (3 books in a 50MB zip file)\, and I tried to send them via PM\, but it was taking forever...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6398,"BBCode","2007-08-09 00:08:59"
6408,504,"By any chance\, would you be willing to sell just the guitar for 300\, I can make you a custom bridge\, that will make that that 320 sound punchier\, more resonant\, and improve the tone. In addition\, I can make you a ebony insert for the tailpiece and a coconut pick which is on par (if not superior in my opinion) to a wegen.  In addition\, I can give you some electronic versions or copies of some gypsy jazz books\, are you looking for any?\
\
If you have or know anyone with a broken gitane or gypsy guitar please let me know.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Daniel",6408,"BBCode","2007-08-09 12:35:07"
6409,455,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
At this point I think I will just keep it if I can't get $500 for it.  It is a good one so I don't mind keeping it because it has good tone and a good neck.  I don't really need it so I will sell it if I get my price.\
\
Thanks for the offer anyway.\
\
Mike",6409,"BBCode","2007-08-09 18:23:53"
6410,504,"Hi Harry\, \
\
How's the guitar playing and shopping going? Do you remember how my gitane sounded\, I made a bridge that improved it even more\, sound twice as good. It's resonant\, nasally\, and still has that punch.  To me it somewhat sounds like Django's guitars in a bad quality recording. \
\
I think Davy's Pigalle is used by Angelo Debarre\, checkout videos.google.com and search for angelo debarre jam. \
\
I really aching to build my own guitar\, just need the tools\, plans\, and some wood ha. Right now I'm looking for a d-500 so I can mod it\, initially\, refinish the top and lacquer the inside\, but later\, rebuild the top to have more of a dome and make a new neck and fretboard for it. \
\
What do you think of the d-500s your friend and Dad had. Does it have that gypsy punch and tone? Where did you guys buy your guitars from and how much did you pay. Do you know anyone with a broken gypsy guitar\, I would love to rebuild one.\
\
I thought your Dad was just kidding when he was saying he was your Dad. That's pretty cool that your dad jams with you guys and is involved with gypsy jazz. Do you guys have any recordings\
\
I'll post some pictures and soundclips of my guitar as soon as I can.\
\
Take care\,\
\
Daniel\
\
PS I made some coconut picks\, I think they are comparable\, if not better\, to the wegens",6410,"BBCode","2007-08-09 12:43:18"
6411,311,"Daniel\,\
Sounds great what you're doing! Maybe someday we'll all play your guitars...seriously\
\
My dad's D500 is a really good guitar\, I think is better than my D250\, my dad's just a lot louder and punchier and since we installed a new rosewood dell arte bridge on it it just sings. The neck is better too. I only have a problem with it being a 12 frettter\, it's cool to play for a while but then i start missing the extra space on the highs\, I'm just crazy that way... but still a really\, really cool guitar.\
If your going to mod it maybe a Cigano would work too\, or if you heve more money a Pattenotte could end up being a super guitar.\
\
I'm buying a Dupont 14 fretter\, I just have to sell one more thing\, a Fender Strat\, and I'll be ready to buy it.\
\
Meanwhile I've been learning a lot of Django's solos... man!! he was so great!! I grow a lot doing that.\
How are you doing playing wise?\
\
Hope to see you again soon\, keep swingin' !!!",6411,"BBCode","2007-08-09 22:10:26"
6414,1138,"Hi Craig!!!\
\
I saw you're from Maryland and i was wondering if there is a gypsy guitar shop or dealer in the area...I'm looking for a Gitane and I don't want to pay shipping if there is o shop in this area.I'm from Romania but my sister is now in Maryland until 22Th of September and she'll bring my guitar home(because shipping from the States to Romania is almost 500$)I was searching for an used Gitane but I didn't find one yet and I was thinking to buy a new one...Can you help me?Do you know someone who wants to sell a Gitane or a guitar shop to buy a new one?\
\
All the best!!!\
\
Alex",6414,"BBCode","2007-08-10 06:19:45"
6421,194,"Dear Scot\,\
\
thank you very much for your kind private message! I am very pleased because you have obviously a huge knowledge about Gypsy Jazz and its history. Yes\, I am Matthias Muer; years ago I sent my discography to Ted Gottsegen and - as far as I remember - to Michel Dregni as well. I run a radio show in a lokal radio station once in every month since 1996. It is called \"Hot Club - Musik von Django & Co.\" And I play the guitar for some 30 years now.\
\
Indeed I found the three Robert Ripa singles in the meanwhile. It is true that the Ricordi single features Matelot only on one track. On the other three track Ripa is backed only by the Jean Claudric Orchestra and the tunes are a little bit boring. If you want I can send you a CD with  these tracks. I have some other rare tunes of Matelot Ferret\, which were published on two Samplers \"Votre thé en musique\" and \"Votre Diner en Musique\". And I have the film soundtrack of \"Kriss Romani\" on which Matelot can be heard as well.\
\
It would be great if you would send me the lyrics (french and/or english) of the Robert Ripa tapes\, because I wish to set up a gypsy jazz project  with a native speaking french singer some day (as soon as I find one -  I just want to be prepared).\
\
I would be very pleased if you´d send me your exel database. It´s a great idea to trade a little bit. I hope that I can help you to make your collection more complete. Unfortunately I don´t have such a database of my collection (I lost it in a computercrash some time ago and don´t have a copy of it). But it´s time to make a new one.\
\
My email is:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Matthias \"Barengero\" Muer",6352,"BBCode","2007-08-12 14:03:53"
6423,194,"Dear Scot\,\
\
thank you very much for your kind private message! I am very pleased because you have obviously a huge knowledge about Gypsy Jazz and its history. Yes\, I am Matthias Muer; years ago I sent my discography to Ted Gottsegen and - as far as I remember - to Michel Dregni as well. I run a radio show in a lokal radio station once in every month since 1996. It is called \"Hot Club - Musik von Django & Co.\" And I play the guitar for some 30 years now.\
\
Indeed I found the three Robert Ripa singles in the meanwhile. It is true that the Ricordi single features Matelot only on one track. On the other three track Ripa is backed only by the Jean Claudric Orchestra and the tunes are a little bit boring. If you want I can send you a CD with  these tracks. I have some other rare tunes of Matelot Ferret\, which were published on two Samplers \"Votre thé en musique\" and \"Votre Diner en Musique\". And I have the film soundtrack of \"Kriss Romani\" on which Matelot can be heard as well.\
\
It would be great if you would send me the lyrics (french and/or english) of the Robert Ripa tapes\, because I wish to set up a gypsy jazz project  with a native speaking french singer some day (as soon as I find one -  I just want to be prepared).\
\
I would be very pleased if you´d send me your exel database. It´s a great idea to trade a little bit. I hope that I can help you to make your collection more complete. Unfortunately I don´t have such a database of my collection (I lost it in a computercrash some time ago and don´t have a copy of it). But it´s time to make a new one.\
\
My email is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Matthias \"Barengero\" Muer",6423,"BBCode","2007-08-12 14:03:53"
6430,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Hope the moving is going well. Thanks for generosity and helpfulness. I couldn't stop thinking last night before bedtime\, about making d-hole. What do you think are some essential tools? This is going to be my practice guitar so I'm going to make it very simple and use some real cheap wood. \
\
I just wanted to know what would be some recommendations in terms of cheap wood and must have tools.\
\
Right now I have a dremel and a belt sander and small hardware tools and files. \
\
I know I need to make some jigs too. What are some first steps for the whole process?\
\
Thanks and have a good day\,\
\
Daniel",6430,"BBCode","2007-08-14 07:13:23"
6431,25,"Hi Antoine:\
I tried to send you an email yesterday but I don't think it worked. I wanted you to know that I have tried to reach JP Watremez and so far I have not heard from him. I don't know if this is because he has not yet seen my email or because he's not interested in Django in June. \
\
If you wouldn't mind\, I'd appreciate it if you would contact him and see whether he is interested in the possibility of participating in our Django Camp. If so\, please encourage him to contact me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@communityguitar.com\">andrew@communityguitar.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Please let him know that he can write to me in French or English. One of my questions for him is whether I can write to him in English\, which would be much easier for me.\
\
Thanks for your help once again!\
\
Andrew \
\
Andrew Lawrence\
Django in June",6431,"BBCode","2007-08-14 10:07:29"
6432,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Hope the moving is going well. Thanks for generosity and helpfulness. I couldn't stop thinking last night before bedtime\, about making d-hole. What do you think are some essential tools? This is going to be my practice guitar so I'm going to make it very simple and use some real cheap wood. \
\
I just wanted to know what would be some recommendations in terms of cheap wood and must have tools.\
\
Right now I have a dremel and a belt sander and small hardware tools and files. \
\
I know I need to make some jigs too. What are some first steps for the whole process?\
\
Thanks and have a good day\,\
\
Daniel",6432,"BBCode","2007-08-14 07:13:23"
6433,1244,"Hi\
\
I'm interested. please contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:big427@gmail.com\">big427@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
\
Eric",6433,"BBCode","2007-08-14 14:28:34"
6434,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
As far as essential tools\, I think an assortment of good chisels (probably a 2mm\, 6mm\, and either a 12mm or 25mm wide to start--I've heard good things about the Pfeil line available from Woodcraft\, and have had good experience with the chisels sold by Luthier's Mercantile Internat'l)\, a good saw\, cabinet scraper\, coping saw\, narrow kerf saw (to match the fretwire)\, and small plastic headed hammer for fretting are indispensable.  Your Dremel and sander will also come in handy.  Of course\, you're also going to need a number of clamps; you never have enough clamps.\
\
If you plan on building with solid wood back and sides\, you will need a bending iron\, and there are all sorts of ideas for constructing one inexpensively in the Library of Archived Discussions at the Musical Instrument Makers Forum\, [url=http://www.mimf.com;]www.mimf.com;[/url] you have to register to access the library\, but it's free.  You'll also find some discussions about construction of Macc. guitars in the library\, and you can get help with any aspect of construction by posting a question on the Forum.  If you decide to laminate the sides and back\, you'll need to make the molds for this\, and you'll want to make an outside mold for the guitar body to hold the shape during construction.  Again\, you'll find the MIMF Library an invaluable resource.  To make the mold\, access to a bandsaw and router table will be very handy and will save you a lot of work\, but you may have a friend who has these or can find some way to access these tools at a community workshop or local high school industrial arts shop (if they still have these in California!).\
\
So\, to start you want to think about making a mold or molds and/or a bending iron and do some practice bending of wood on it.  As far as woods go\, walnut bends readily and shouldn't be too expensive but don't go so cheap that you won't be inspired to do less than your best work on the guitar.  You can get spruce soundboards fairly inexpensively from Larry Stamm tonewoods\, or Alaska Specialty Woods\, so long as you don't want AAAA grade wood; the differences among grades from good tonewood dealers is largely due to appearance and not suitability to make a good guitar.  European spruce was used by Maccaferri\, and American Engelmann spruce is very similar to European (probably the same species); Sitka also works\, and Douglas fir or cedar would also probably work\, though I haven't used them on a Macc. type guitar.  Walnut for the neck doesn't need to be purchased from a tonewood dealer so long as you pick straight grained well seasoned wood\, though I think you'd want to pay the little bit extra to buy back and sides from a dealer in tonewood\, as they should be quartersawn with minimum runout and a reputable dealer will have sorted through a lot of lumber to find pieces suitable for guitar construction.  Larry Davis of Gallery Hardwoods comes highly recommended\, though I've never bought from him; I've bought from Bruce Creps at Notable Woods\, and found him to be a reputable dealer\, too.  BTW\, all these places have internet websites.  I should also mention that my friend Peter Davies has a website with photos of his construction of a \"grande bouche\" at [url=http://www.pluckandsqueeze.com/Mac%20project/maccaferri%20project.htm]http://www.pluckandsqueeze.com/Mac%20pr ... roject.htm[/url]\
\
There's probably something I'm forgetting to mention\, but this should give you something to start with.  If you have more questions\, you can either PM me at this forum\, or email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tilltheground@yahoo.com\">tilltheground@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6430,"BBCode","2007-08-14 15:18:19"
6435,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
As far as essential tools\, I think an assortment of good chisels (probably a 2mm\, 6mm\, and either a 12mm or 25mm wide to start--I've heard good things about the Pfeil line available from Woodcraft\, and have had good experience with the chisels sold by Luthier's Mercantile Internat'l)\, a good saw\, cabinet scraper\, coping saw\, narrow kerf saw (to match the fretwire)\, and small plastic headed hammer for fretting are indispensable.  Your Dremel and sander will also come in handy.  Of course\, you're also going to need a number of clamps; you never have enough clamps.\
\
If you plan on building with solid wood back and sides\, you will need a bending iron\, and there are all sorts of ideas for constructing one inexpensively in the Library of Archived Discussions at the Musical Instrument Makers Forum\, [url=http://www.mimf.com;]www.mimf.com;[/url] you have to register to access the library\, but it's free.  You'll also find some discussions about construction of Macc. guitars in the library\, and you can get help with any aspect of construction by posting a question on the Forum.  If you decide to laminate the sides and back\, you'll need to make the molds for this\, and you'll want to make an outside mold for the guitar body to hold the shape during construction.  Again\, you'll find the MIMF Library an invaluable resource.  To make the mold\, access to a bandsaw and router table will be very handy and will save you a lot of work\, but you may have a friend who has these or can find some way to access these tools at a community workshop or local high school industrial arts shop (if they still have these in California!).\
\
So\, to start you want to think about making a mold or molds and/or a bending iron and do some practice bending of wood on it.  As far as woods go\, walnut bends readily and shouldn't be too expensive but don't go so cheap that you won't be inspired to do less than your best work on the guitar.  You can get spruce soundboards fairly inexpensively from Larry Stamm tonewoods\, or Alaska Specialty Woods\, so long as you don't want AAAA grade wood; the differences among grades from good tonewood dealers is largely due to appearance and not suitability to make a good guitar.  European spruce was used by Maccaferri\, and American Engelmann spruce is very similar to European (probably the same species); Sitka also works\, and Douglas fir or cedar would also probably work\, though I haven't used them on a Macc. type guitar.  Walnut for the neck doesn't need to be purchased from a tonewood dealer so long as you pick straight grained well seasoned wood\, though I think you'd want to pay the little bit extra to buy back and sides from a dealer in tonewood\, as they should be quartersawn with minimum runout and a reputable dealer will have sorted through a lot of lumber to find pieces suitable for guitar construction.  Larry Davis of Gallery Hardwoods comes highly recommended\, though I've never bought from him; I've bought from Bruce Creps at Notable Woods\, and found him to be a reputable dealer\, too.  BTW\, all these places have internet websites.  I should also mention that my friend Peter Davies has a website with photos of his construction of a \"grande bouche\" at [url=http://www.pluckandsqueeze.com/Mac%20project/maccaferri%20project.htm]http://www.pluckandsqueeze.com/Mac%20pr ... roject.htm[/url]\
\
There's probably something I'm forgetting to mention\, but this should give you something to start with.  If you have more questions\, you can either PM me at this forum\, or email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tilltheground@yahoo.com\">tilltheground@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6435,"BBCode","2007-08-14 15:18:19"
6436,1244,"Hi\
\
I'm interested. please contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:big427@gmail.com\">big427@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
\
Eric",6436,"BBCode","2007-08-14 14:28:34"
6437,301,"Hello\, sorry it took me so long to respond to your message as I work nights and I just got home. I sent you an email with my info in it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.\
\
Jimmy",6433,"BBCode","2007-08-15 01:20:07"
6438,301,"Hello\, sorry it took me so long to respond to your message as I work nights and I just got home. I sent you an email with my info in it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.\
\
Jimmy",6438,"BBCode","2007-08-15 01:20:07"
6439,301,"Hi\,\
\
Please send me your shipping address as there isn't one listed at paypal. I also left a message at the phone # you provided.\
\
I'll get the books in the mail as soon as I hear from you. My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jharris8208@sbcglobal.net\">jharris8208@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Jimmy",6433,"BBCode","2007-08-15 10:09:13"
6441,504,"Hi Bill\
\
I've looking at a couple of sites to find some inexpensive wood. I didn't know wood could be so expensive. I'm really debating whether to make a practice guitar using wood from home depot or something.  If I go with tone woods\, the cheapest I'll probably start out with is a engelman spruce top ($23) and sapele back and sides ($25). \
\
Thanks for the links\, before I emailed you I spent a couple of hours reading through all the mimf stuff and visiting Peter's site. It seems like you can build a guitar in about 24 hours\, among 3 days\, building it a bit fast and just to get the hang of things\, am I totally out of the ballpark thinking this?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Daniel",6441,"BBCode","2007-08-15 10:58:03"
6442,118,"",6442,"BBCode","2007-08-15 12:48:25"
6443,504,"I think I'm going to go for the plunge to build a d-hole. I wanted to ask for your recommendations. This first guitar is going to be as inexpensive as possible. \
\
\
Should I purchase Collins's book or the rf charles plan\, I want to be as close and authentic to the mac/selmer design.\
\
How important are tone woods\, should I just make a quick one with cheap cheap woods from home depot for practice. If not the second option is to go with the cheapest tone woods\, engleman spruce top ($20) and sapele back and sides ($25). \
\
Any advice would be so helpful in these first steps. Lastly\, when talking about the pliage\, you mentioned cranking the top\, what does that mean?\
\
Thanks Josh\,\
\
Daniel",6443,"BBCode","2007-08-15 10:48:38"
6444,95,"Buy tone woods. Go to [url=http://www.lmii.com]www.lmii.com[/url] and order there. You don't have to spend allot to get wood that will sound good.\
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On the plans... It's hard because Michael's book lays out a build plan that is way different then the way I build. But as a first time builder it would be great to have in your hands. The plans are nice to have too because they are at 100% so you can line everything up as you cut it out and put it together to make sure it is correct. \
\
When I say \"crank the top\" I mean no heat used to make the fold. I do mine cold but... it's about 100% harder. And I pop braces allot that way too. The reason I do this is because it sounds better. So there is a give and take. If you heat in the fold it's way easier but you give up tone. \
\
The other thing to think about it building a guitar that has \"your\" tone built in. If you fallow Michael's book to the letter you will be reproducing one of his guitars. That is up to you and where you want to take the guitar's tone. \
\
My #1 piece of advice... Build a really good mold. Make sure it's perfect. If your mold is off... your guitar will be too no mater what you do.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",6444,"BBCode","2007-08-15 14:30:44"
6445,504,"Hi Bill\
\
I've looking at a couple of sites to find some inexpensive wood. I didn't know wood could be so expensive. I'm really debating whether to make a practice guitar using wood from home depot or something.  If I go with tone woods\, the cheapest I'll probably start out with is a engelman spruce top ($23) and sapele back and sides ($25). \
\
Thanks for the links\, before I emailed you I spent a couple of hours reading through all the mimf stuff and visiting Peter's site. It seems like you can build a guitar in about 24 hours\, among 3 days\, building it a bit fast and just to get the hang of things\, am I totally out of the ballpark thinking this?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Daniel",6445,"BBCode","2007-08-15 10:58:03"
6447,459,"Well\, Daniel\, I think you'd be better off not expecting to build in 24 hours over 3 days.  Were I you\, I'd take as long as is necessary to do the best job I could no matter how long it takes; if you go too fast you won't learn from the experience.  An experienced builder can make a guitar quite quickly\, but I gather from your correspondence that you don't have much experience.  The build will be quicker with each instrument you build as you develop a method of working and don't have to stop to think \"now what do I do next?\".  The price you've found for engelmann spruce is about right\, and sapele is one of the cheaper tone woods\, too\, but can be hard to bend sometimes.  I suggested walnut because it is really easy to bend.  The tight bend around the horn of the cutaway can be a bit tricky to execute\, but for a practice build you might want to make a non-cutaway model.  It is possible to find quartersawn walnut at a lumberyard\, and perhaps even Home Depot (their product mix varies from place to place) or even some quartersawn poplar--I know they usually carry poplar.  Forum member Al Dodson built a fine prototype gypsy guitar--non-cutaway-- from poplar: it's quite inexpensive and not difficult to work with.  I'd advise you not to take the approach that your practice build will be a \"throw away\"\, or you won't really put he effort into it that you need to learn to build a \"keeper\".  Try to build a good\, basic guitar that you might use in situations you wouldn't want to take your \"good guitar\" into.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6441,"BBCode","2007-08-15 15:58:53"
6448,459,"Well\, Daniel\, I think you'd be better off not expecting to build in 24 hours over 3 days.  Were I you\, I'd take as long as is necessary to do the best job I could no matter how long it takes; if you go too fast you won't learn from the experience.  An experienced builder can make a guitar quite quickly\, but I gather from your correspondence that you don't have much experience.  The build will be quicker with each instrument you build as you develop a method of working and don't have to stop to think \"now what do I do next?\".  The price you've found for engelmann spruce is about right\, and sapele is one of the cheaper tone woods\, too\, but can be hard to bend sometimes.  I suggested walnut because it is really easy to bend.  The tight bend around the horn of the cutaway can be a bit tricky to execute\, but for a practice build you might want to make a non-cutaway model.  It is possible to find quartersawn walnut at a lumberyard\, and perhaps even Home Depot (their product mix varies from place to place) or even some quartersawn poplar--I know they usually carry poplar.  Forum member Al Dodson built a fine prototype gypsy guitar--non-cutaway-- from poplar: it's quite inexpensive and not difficult to work with.  I'd advise you not to take the approach that your practice build will be a \"throw away\"\, or you won't really put he effort into it that you need to learn to build a \"keeper\".  Try to build a good\, basic guitar that you might use in situations you wouldn't want to take your \"good guitar\" into.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6448,"BBCode","2007-08-15 15:58:53"
6449,301,"Hi\,\
\
Please send me your shipping address as there isn't one listed at paypal. I also left a message at the phone # you provided.\
\
I'll get the books in the mail as soon as I hear from you. My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jharris8208@sbcglobal.net\">jharris8208@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Jimmy",6438,"BBCode","2007-08-15 10:09:13"
6450,431,"Hello\,\
\
Is your Dupont still available?  If so\, I have some questions about it.  I could be interested in either a trade or sale.  Feel free to contact me by either PM or email (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlm888@yahoo.com\">carlm888@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->).\
\
Best wishes\,\
Carl",6450,"BBCode","2007-08-15 18:50:40"
6452,301,"The books have been shipped USPS Priority. Here's the confirmation # you can check at the USPS site.      0307 0020 0002 6203 1815\
\
Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the books. Keep in touch and let me know how your progressing with this wonderful music.\
\
Take care\,\
Jimmy",6433,"BBCode","2007-08-16 01:24:11"
6453,89,"Hello Josh\,\
\
I have an Eimers model Nympheus with some custom appointments. It was built for me and finished Dec 14 2004.\
\
Indian rosewood\, laminated back and sides\, solid lining\, Leo's custom tuners\, the dot on the 9th fret\, extra position dots on the side of the neck\,\
it has a beautiful top\, nicely arched and the vintage orange finish.  I can't even imagine what his upgraded wood for a top might be as this is the nicest I have every seen!\
\
It is a very nice guitar and I am very pleased with it in every aspect.\
\
The tone is very warm and sweet and has plenty of volume.  Very well balanced.  It also has the bigtone and sounds great thru my AER 60.\
\
It has an adjustable truss rod and I just recently had a very minor adjustment.  It seems to be a very stable guitar.\
\
If I were to do it all over\, the only thing I would do different would be fly to his shop and pick it up.  I think it would be about the same cost as having it shipped.\
\
If you have further questions you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mmortensen607@msn.com\">mmortensen607@msn.com</a><!-- e --> or call 303-730-3228.\
\
~Markos\
The Cottonwood Club",6453,"BBCode","2007-08-16 07:28:56"
6454,964,"Norm\,\
   How goes it\, bro'?  I wanted to talk with you Re some Gypsy Jazz realted stuff\, namely a possible sponsorship of the Nov. Birdland concerts.\
    I can call you if you're around\, just email me your numero. My cel phone # is 267-760-6722\
   Thanx\,\
     Barr",6454,"BBCode","2007-08-17 10:58:21"
6455,964,"Norm\,\
   How goes it\, bro'?  I wanted to talk with you Re some Gypsy Jazz realted stuff\, namely a possible sponsorship of the Nov. Birdland concerts.\
    I can call you if you're around\, just email me your numero. My cel phone # is 267-760-6722\
   Thanx\,\
     Barr",6455,"BBCode","2007-08-17 10:58:21"
6457,135,"I've been told by many that this one is closest to the original Selmer sound:\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18876#18876]viewtopic.php?p=18876#18876[/url]\
\
I'm looking for a different sound\, and the guitar is still for sale if you're interested.",6457,"BBCode","2007-08-18 04:32:40"
6459,25,"Hi Antoine:\
I tried to send you an email yesterday but I don't think it worked. I wanted you to know that I have tried to reach JP Watremez and so far I have not heard from him. I don't know if this is because he has not yet seen my email or because he's not interested in Django in June. \
\
If you wouldn't mind\, I'd appreciate it if you would contact him and see whether he is interested in the possibility of participating in our Django Camp. If so\, please encourage him to contact me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@communityguitar.com\">andrew@communityguitar.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Please let him know that he can write to me in French or English. One of my questions for him is whether I can write to him in English\, which would be much easier for me.\
\
Thanks for your help once again!\
\
Andrew \
\
Andrew Lawrence\
Django in June",6459,"BBCode","2007-08-14 10:07:29"
6460,89,"Hello Josh\,\
\
I have an Eimers model Nympheus with some custom appointments. It was built for me and finished Dec 14 2004.\
\
Indian rosewood\, laminated back and sides\, solid lining\, Leo's custom tuners\, the dot on the 9th fret\, extra position dots on the side of the neck\,\
it has a beautiful top\, nicely arched and the vintage orange finish.  I can't even imagine what his upgraded wood for a top might be as this is the nicest I have every seen!\
\
It is a very nice guitar and I am very pleased with it in every aspect.\
\
The tone is very warm and sweet and has plenty of volume.  Very well balanced.  It also has the bigtone and sounds great thru my AER 60.\
\
It has an adjustable truss rod and I just recently had a very minor adjustment.  It seems to be a very stable guitar.\
\
If I were to do it all over\, the only thing I would do different would be fly to his shop and pick it up.  I think it would be about the same cost as having it shipped.\
\
If you have further questions you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mmortensen607@msn.com\">mmortensen607@msn.com</a><!-- e --> or call 303-730-3228.\
\
~Markos\
The Cottonwood Club",6460,"BBCode","2007-08-16 07:28:56"
6461,442,"Wow Markos!\
Thank you for the very thorough reply.\
Your information will absolutely be helpfull in my quest for a new guitar!\
Hope to see you sometime soon and play it.\
thanks again.\
Josh",6453,"BBCode","2007-08-19 17:43:42"
6462,442,"hey Pete\,\
Sorry nothing worked out with your guitar.\
I hope you had good luck selling it.  An unbelievable deal.\
I wish it was the guitar for me.\
Thanks for being so accomidating.  It was a pleasure to meet you.\
josh",5061,"BBCode","2007-08-19 17:45:00"
6463,442,"Wow Markos!\
Thank you for the very thorough reply.\
Your information will absolutely be helpfull in my quest for a new guitar!\
Hope to see you sometime soon and play it.\
thanks again.\
Josh",6463,"BBCode","2007-08-19 17:43:42"
6465,563,"Sorry we couldn't hook up while I was in Dallas\, but maybe next time. \
\
I have been on the road seven out of the last nine weeks\, but am home now and back at it. I managed to finish Django's \"All of Me\" solo and \"Montagne St. Genevieve\". Calling Wrembel for a lesson this weekend so I can get something new to work on. \
\
I never could reach Django Newbie. Every PM I sent him is still in my Outbox. None have showed up as sent. Weird...  Even Michael H. couldn't figure it out.\
\
I forgot to ask if there is any GJ in Dallas...or anywhere in Texas for that matter. Do you play in a GJ band?",6059,"BBCode","2007-08-20 05:54:37"
6468,1016,"There's a little bit of GJ in Dallas. The Texas Gypsies play around town\, but I hear that they are beginning to do GJ mixed with Rat Pack and Western Swing. They have a CD that's pretty cool\, though not really a must-have GJ disk. They tend to play corporate events and not the club scene. Fun band with a bunch of talent.\
\
I went to a Django Fest in Fort Worth a few months ago\, but the best talent was from Austin (Django Porter)\, which is supposed to be where most of the GJ is happening. There's a duo in San Anotonio called Gypsy Moon that specializes in waltzes!\
\
I briefly had contact with a guy in the Mid-Cities who had the gear\, worked on the technique\, but didn't know the GJ repertoire. I probably need to contact him again. \
\
Over the summer\, I rehearsed with a band that played a similar mixture (and two of the same members) as the Texas Gypsies\, but they were heavier into Western Swing than I wanted to be at the moment. They rehearsed out in Garland which is a long drive for weekly rehearsals. And\, for whatever reasons\, they seemed real shy about booking gigs so I had to bail. Oh well.\
\
Lately\, I've been working with a female vocalist in a duo. We've played a couple of gigs and are trying to record some so that we can get more gigs. Not GJ\, but fortunately it's still jazz. It's hard finding other acolytes of GJ!!!\
\
That's cool that you're taking lessons from Wrembel. I like what I've heard of him on youtube. Seems like he using GJ as a springboard for some amazing ideas. Are you in a GJ band?\
\
We'll have to keep in touch through these boards and whatnot. Hopefully\, we can grab that scotch next time you're in town!\
\
Chris\
\
\
[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Sorry we couldn't hook up while I was in Dallas\, but maybe next time. \
\
I have been on the road seven out of the last nine weeks\, but am home now and back at it. I managed to finish Django's \"All of Me\" solo and \"Montagne St. Genevieve\". Calling Wrembel for a lesson this weekend so I can get something new to work on. \
\
I never could reach Django Newbie. Every PM I sent him is still in my Outbox. None have showed up as sent. Weird...  Even Michael H. couldn't figure it out.\
\
I forgot to ask if there is any GJ in Dallas...or anywhere in Texas for that matter. Do you play in a GJ band?[/quote]",6058,"BBCode","2007-08-20 06:44:53"
6481,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
I'm getting there\, and still deciding where to buy all my supplies at. I just picked up a mini drill press and a band saw from a garage sale each for 30 dollars. \
\
I was wondering\, without a jointer\, how do you connect the back and top. I always thought that the top was one piece. It seems that the tops would come apart when trying to crank (cold) them\, or gluing the arched braces to the top.\
\
Is it difficult to do the binding and rosette\, and if you mess will it ruin the whole guitar possibly?\
\
PS\, do you know which site sells the most accurate plans for a mac\
\
Thanks Bill\,\
\
I'm constantly thinking of building this d-hole\
\
Daniel",6481,"BBCode","2007-08-21 07:45:25"
6482,27,"Jack\,\
\
I have a Michael Collins oval hole with Brazilian B&S that is having a crack repaired right now.  I've pretty much decided to only keep my Dupont\, so I'm most likely going to sell it (could I hedge my bets any more here?).  I was going to ask more for it\, but for you...\
\
Anyway\, let me know if you're potentially interested and I'll get an ETA on the repair.  If you are interested I could come up some weekend and we could have lunch\, I'd leave you the guitar to try out and you could decide if you wanted to keep it.\
\
-Paul",6482,"BBCode","2007-08-21 03:09:05"
6485,118,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Good to hear from you.  I'd love to try out your Collins\, but I wouldn't want you to lose out by lowering the price for me (which is incredibly kind)...if we ended up wanting to do a sale maybe I can sweeten it for you with something extra-another instrument\, some DVDs or music\, books\, etc.  In the meantime\, can you give me any details about the guitar (and the crack)?\
\
Also\, I'm not sure how often you check your gmail account\, but I've invited a bunch of musicians to my place for a gypsy jazz party on Friday September 7th.  Lex of Sinti Rhythm is moving to the area and it's my way of introducing him to the local scene\, but people are coming from Boston\, CT\, etc.  It'll get underway about 7pm\, but some people are coming early so they can have time to drive back later.  I'd love to see you here if it fits your schedule\, and it could be a fine day to check out the guitar and get some playing in later.\
\
best\, and thanks\,\
Jack.",6485,"BBCode","2007-08-21 09:55:29"
6504,1138,"Hello Michael\,\
\
I have some questions...I want to know how much will it cost to ship a guitar to UK.How long it takes?Are there any taxes to pay when the guitar arrives in UK?When do I pay the shipping (when the guitar arrives or when I pay the guitar)?\
\
All the best !!!\
\
Alex",6504,"BBCode","2007-08-22 04:45:14"
6511,27,"Jack\,\
\
I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply.  I'm extremely busy at work right now\, and it's left me with little time for anything else over the last day or two.  So\, in no particular order: believe me\, my concern is not primarily about money when it comes to the guitar.  I've never been much good at money matters anyway\, but more importantly\, I'd rather see the guitar in the hands of someone who likes it and wants to play it\, than to earn a few hundred dollars more on it.  As to the crack\, it's just north of the fretboard about 1/2 of the way between the soundhole and the edge of the body.  It's about an inch long.  It is\, to quote you from the Hot Club forum a few years ago\, a case of \"oh\, the humidity\" (one of my favorite quotes by the way - you don't often get to combine Melville and guitars in the same conversation).  I lent the guitar to a friend last winter.  He's a professional guitarist and has quite a nice little studio set up\, but the calibration device on his humidifier didn't work properly.  I've left it with George Martin\, a luthier who is part of acousticmusic.org.  George is an amazing luthier (makes guitars for David Crosby\, repairs Pierre Bensusan's guitars\, etc)\, who swears he can make it at least as good as new.  He worked on a dreadnought of mine a couple of years ago and it came back a better guitar\, so I have a lot of faith in him.  But\, we'll wait until I get it back to see for sure.  As to the timing\, well\, there's the rub.  George isn't one to be shackled by the yokes that bind the hoi polloi\, and I'm not very inclined to push him.  I'd rather that he get it done lovingly in his own time\, rather than rush it (for him).  In any event\, it's unlikely that I'll have it by the 7th.  And\, it's also\, unfortunately\, unlikely that I'll be able to come out then.  I have a lab meeting for a project that I'm PI on that meets Friday afternoons and runs pretty late\, and by the time I get home to see my wife and daughter\, it's the middle of the evening.  What might be a nice alternative is to give you a holler when I get the guitar back and pack the family into the car and come see beautiful Northampton for a day.  We could have lunch or dinner\, and if your band is playing\, maybe stick around to hear a set.\
\
Let me know if you're in a rush\, but if you can afford to wait\, I'll keep you posted about George's progress on the repair.  For the next installment\, I'll try and describe something of the guitar's sound (I don't have any clips).\
\
Cheers\,\
\
-Paul",6482,"BBCode","2007-08-22 17:59:58"
6512,118,"Paul\,\
\
Thanks for your message; I'm in no real rush either\, and I'm completely in line with your ideas about the repair.  I'm also very appreciative of your take on selling-it's rare and refreshing to find someone who's more interested in the guitar than the money\, and I thank you for that.  Incidentally\, Mike's guitars were the first 'gypsy jazz' guitars that really spoke to me\, and I think he feels much the same as you.\
\
I've heard from some other folks\, most notably Dave Stassens from Portland who may be parting with his Hommage.  I'll be sure to let you know if anything comes of it; I've had my heart set on a Favino-style instrument\, but as I said\, there's always been something magical about a Collins for me.  In the meantime\, let's stay in touch\, and though it's too bad about the 7th\, I'd be glad to host you and yours anytime.  We're playing regular gigs at least once a week now\, so there's a good chance you can catch us somewhere\, and I know all the good spots for dinner!\
\
all best\,\
Jack.",6485,"BBCode","2007-08-22 18:33:09"
6515,248,"Stu\,\
I've got it . . . .\
I'll try to put it up someplace for you to grab it tonight or tommorow. So . . . anyone take some vids of samarou this year?\
CHeers\,\
ben\
(that yank git who plays the 7 string!)\
Ps. your vids were spot on . .nice job!",6515,"BBCode","2007-08-23 07:50:33"
6516,118,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I was just sending my regrets about not being able to attend the Kruno/Babik show (we're playing that night) and I noticed you guys have a D'Addario endorsement.  We've been talking about doing something similar to cut down on the cost of gear\, but I've got ZERO idea how to go about it.  Any hints?\
\
By the way\, I'm hosting a big party/jam the night of Sept 7th to welcome Lex from Sinti Rhythm to the area (he's going to UMass)...you're welcome to a couch if you want to make the drive!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6516,"BBCode","2007-08-23 10:27:07"
6519,442,"Thanks for the invite.  Unfortunately\, I've got a gig that night.\
\
In regards to the endorsements...just ask!\
Oddly enough its almost as easy as that.  I don't know if AJL is as easy in giving help on his guitar costs for endorsments\, but we just sent D'Addario a press kit with our DVD\, CD\, bio\, etc.\, and they welcomed us aboard.  Although\, our fiddle player has been endorsing their gear for almost a decade.\
\
BTW- good luck with you guitar search...I'm on the prowl too.\
Ever since I played the Shelly Parks and Duponts at DIJ if been hunting.\
I should be hunting for the winning lotto ticket first though as I don't know how I would pay for it.\
Good luck!\
Peace",6519,"BBCode","2007-08-23 10:33:51"
6524,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
I'm getting there\, and still deciding where to buy all my supplies at. I just picked up a mini drill press and a band saw from a garage sale each for 30 dollars. \
\
I was wondering\, without a jointer\, how do you connect the back and top. I always thought that the top was one piece. It seems that the tops would come apart when trying to crank (cold) them\, or gluing the arched braces to the top.\
\
Is it difficult to do the binding and rosette\, and if you mess will it ruin the whole guitar possibly?\
\
PS\, do you know which site sells the most accurate plans for a mac\
\
Thanks Bill\,\
\
I'm constantly thinking of building this d-hole\
\
Daniel",6524,"BBCode","2007-08-21 07:45:25"
6525,459,"Daniel:\
The back and top can be jointed using hand tools (plane) or running a router along a straight edge to trim the irregularity from the gluing edges.  The top is cranked (that is\, bent) before jointing\, using heat and moisture\, then the edges are trimmed and glued.  The glue will hold if the joint is properly made\, and as an added assurance\, there's a cross-grain strip reinforcing the joint in the top (and if you use a solid back\, you can put one there\, too.  The rosette can be carefully cut with an Exacto knife\, and carefully cleared with a chisel then the strips glued in.  I pre-make the rosette by gluing the strips around a Masonite form.  You'll need a purfling cutter or router to make the ledge for the binding--yes\, you can make a mess of it if you aren't really careful.  It's not difficult\, but requires patience and care.  Most mistakes can be repaired successfully\, tho not invisibly.  The plans from Francois Charle are accurate to an original Selmer\, and I suspect that Michael Collins' plans would be good\, too.\
\
I hope this helps.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6481,"BBCode","2007-08-23 13:47:58"
6528,459,"Daniel:\
The back and top can be jointed using hand tools (plane) or running a router along a straight edge to trim the irregularity from the gluing edges.  The top is cranked (that is\, bent) before jointing\, using heat and moisture\, then the edges are trimmed and glued.  The glue will hold if the joint is properly made\, and as an added assurance\, there's a cross-grain strip reinforcing the joint in the top (and if you use a solid back\, you can put one there\, too.  The rosette can be carefully cut with an Exacto knife\, and carefully cleared with a chisel then the strips glued in.  I pre-make the rosette by gluing the strips around a Masonite form.  You'll need a purfling cutter or router to make the ledge for the binding--yes\, you can make a mess of it if you aren't really careful.  It's not difficult\, but requires patience and care.  Most mistakes can be repaired successfully\, tho not invisibly.  The plans from Francois Charle are accurate to an original Selmer\, and I suspect that Michael Collins' plans would be good\, too.\
\
I hope this helps.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",6528,"BBCode","2007-08-23 13:47:58"
6541,183,"203-881-1390\
\
I just bought a house and have been moving/tying up loose ends.\
\
best\,\
N--",6454,"BBCode","2007-08-24 18:17:59"
6542,183,"203-881-1390\
\
I just bought a house and have been moving/tying up loose ends.\
\
best\,\
N--",6542,"BBCode","2007-08-24 18:17:59"
6543,826,"hey Jack\,\
 my curiosity is quite piqued! Please do tell me what you've got in the way of 20s tunes! Thanks!\
\
_Adriel :)",6543,"BBCode","2007-08-24 14:22:47"
6544,118,"Hi Adriel\,\
\
I've got a bunch of stuff I could send you on a disc-the pdf files are too large to do via email.  I'm not sure exactly how much is specifically 20s era\, but there's a lot of Dixieland and early jazz I can include.  Send me a mailing address and I'll post you a CD.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6544,"BBCode","2007-08-24 21:04:08"
6548,826,"Hi Jack\,\
Just don't have 50 pizzas sent to my PO Box ;)\
That sounds awesoem and very appreciated! I loads of stuff too if you need any charts\, let me know. I have jazz\, tango\, italian\, klezmer stuff among the collection.\
\
Adriel Azure\
PO Box 1122\
Easton\, MA 02334-1122\
\
Thanks!\
\
Best\,\
-Adriel :)",6543,"BBCode","2007-08-24 23:58:26"
6549,224,"My company will be opening an office in Shanghai soon\, so maybe that will work. Thanks again for the great info!\
\
Dave McCarty",6549,"BBCode","2007-08-24 21:25:35"
6550,504,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Everything is going well\, but I'm constantly thinking of building a d-hole.\
I was wondering where I can purchase the most authentic plans for a d-hole\, because there seems to be two plans around\, the Roy Contrall one and some other one\, and I believe the Roy one has 5 braces instead of 4.\
\
 The dream is slowly coming true\, I just bought some tools\, a mini drill press and a band saw each for 30 bucks at a garage sale. What other tools do you think are vital?\
\
I was wondering\, for the back and sides would sapelle be a decent choice\, because I know the original selmers had 3 ply sides and back\, e ind rosewood on the outer\, poplar middle\, and mahogany on the inside. Do you know what kind of lining they had on the inside was it basswood?\
As for the top\, would englemann spruce be ok or should I go with stika.\
\
Lastly\, when you finally built your instrument\, how did it compare to other guitars you've bought?\
\
Thanks Josh\,\
\
I really appreciate all your help\,\
\
Daniel",6550,"BBCode","2007-08-21 07:37:49"
6551,95,"I got my plans here: [url=http://www.gypsyguitars.com/accessories.php]http://www.gypsyguitars.com/accessories.php[/url]\
\
\
As for tools... I would pick up this book and check out the tool list for a fist build: [url=http://www.amazon.com/Guitarmaking-Tradition-Technology-Guitar-Reference/dp/0811806405/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-8108346-8467059?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188075734&sr=8-2]http://www.amazon.com/Guitarmaking-Trad ... 734&sr=8-2[/url]\
\
I use this book allot for reference.\
\
Also you can never have enough clamps. I buy at least one every time I'm at the hardware store. Making your own is a good way to save money too. But it takes a day or two away from guitar stuff....\
\
I can't tell you ho my guitar sounds because it's not done yet! hee hee... I'm terrible at working on my own instruments. I have had too much repair work going to be building my own instruments. I'll be working on it again soon I hope as well as starting another one soon. The other guitars I have made sound good... at least to me.   : ) But I have yet to finish a Selmer style.\
\
I would just get east indian Rosewood for the back and sides. It's easy to fins and easy to bend. If you are not laminating the rose wood will give you a nice tone. That is what I use.\
\
Cheers!\
Josh",6551,"BBCode","2007-08-25 14:08:03"
6557,178,"Hello Chris\,\
I have compiled around 23 Fake Books in PDF format on DVD disk...\
My band Hot Club of Tucson has put together our own Fake Book of 110\
compositions we perform... \
If your are interested please email me your \"off group\" email address and I'll send you ours and also the cover contents page for the DVD with 22 Fake Books on it... That one has to be send snail mail...\
Ours I can and will attach to your email after I receive it...  \
\
A.K. Kibben\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
\
Knowledge is the only thing you keep when you give it away....",6557,"BBCode","2007-08-26 06:47:59"
6558,439,"Barengero\,\
  I love this waltz\, is this transcription from a book? I have gypsy secrets 1 and it has some great transcriptions of Angelo and this looks similar. \
Is this vol. 2?\
It would also be nice to here Angelo's version\, since it is a little different from the mp3. you posted.  \
The youtube link was great too\, there is actually some kid named David playing Angelo's version\, pretty good.  That's what made me think this might be from a book.  I'm transcribing Jimmy Rosenberg's version of \"Old Waltz\". I'll post it soon on this site\, so look for that one soon.\
Thanks\,\
Kelly Dow     my email is     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davisanddow@aol.com\">davisanddow@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",6558,"BBCode","2007-08-26 20:35:18"
6562,439,"Barengero\,\
  I love this waltz\, is this transcription from a book? I have gypsy secrets 1 and it has some great transcriptions of Angelo and this looks similar. \
Is this vol. 2?\
It would also be nice to here Angelo's version\, since it is a little different from the mp3. you posted.  \
The youtube link was great too\, there is actually some kid named David playing Angelo's version\, pretty good.  That's what made me think this might be from a book.  I'm transcribing Jimmy Rosenberg's version of \"Old Waltz\". I'll post it soon on this site\, so look for that one soon.\
Thanks\,\
Kelly Dow     my email is     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davisanddow@aol.com\">davisanddow@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",6562,"BBCode","2007-08-26 20:35:18"
6563,1063,"Hi Chris\,\
\
I guess you're the one now who's gonna have to decide who's gonna do what... because somehow we're going to need some discipline\, in order to make sure we won't have 25 more transcriptions of Minor Swing !!!\
I can do Finale as much as needed\, I can transcribe some \"not-already\" transcribed stuff... But I will need some final editing to make sure this is all written gypsy-style etc...\
I was thinking\, since it will quite a big project\, maybe we should create a website\, even extremely simple\, in order to let people who are interested in this project sign in and pick some tunes\, post them\, mnake them available  and let some other people give comments and corrections ?\
I will be a little busy during September\, but I would happily sketch a simple website later.\
Let me know how you'd like to share the work\, and what do you think about an open webpage...  :wink:",6563,"BBCode","2007-08-27 07:44:23"
6566,1136,"Yes\, I have thought about that.  This first stage has just been me refining my template\, doing a few tunes to see who is interested and getting some corrections.  I am a little concerned about the website\, as that implies something privately owned and we might get into copyright problems.  The solution to that might be to set up a wiki (still has to be on someones domain i guess) or to set up a yahoo group.  I have done the yahoo thing before and it is pretty easy\, but is harder for people to upload\, and everyone has to have a yahoo id.  The wiki seems like a great idea\, but I have never done it before.  Any thoughts?  \
\
By the way\, lets start doing normal emails.  You can reach me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Chris",6566,"BBCode","2007-08-27 10:06:07"
6567,118,"Hi Chris\,\
\
You can email me at justjackthanks AT gmail...\
\
I think it would be wise to keep this whole project without a domain of its own; it seems like a murky area\, legally speaking.  Was it Michael who approached you about the idea?  I don't want to cause him any grief\, and am happy to work on it off-site\, be it at yahoo or some other host.  Let me know!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6567,"BBCode","2007-08-27 13:24:02"
6569,1136,"A.K.\,\
\
That is great!  You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  This will be a great resource for the fake book project.  Much easier than having everyone send in individual pdfs (that aren't always right...).  When it comes down to multiple people working on this project\, I would love to tell everyone the contribution you have made\, but if you don't want to put your name to the project for copyright reasons\, I understand. \
\
Also\, if you have time (and desire)  to mail that DVD\, my address is:\
\
Chris Peterson\
3020 3rd St \
Santa Monica CA 90405\
\
I'll be happy to paypal you whatever it costs to mail.\
\
Either way\, you are such a big help! \
\
Thank you\,\
Chris",6569,"BBCode","2007-08-26 21:03:19"
6570,178,"Chris\,\
\
Give me a couple of days as I am sooo busy the next two days! Gig's and day job...\
\
Talk to you soon...\
\
A.K.",6557,"BBCode","2007-08-27 14:07:17"
6573,1136,"No problem.  It looks like the next few days will be spent getting a website going and getting everything started.  I appreciate all of your help!\
\
Chris",6569,"BBCode","2007-08-27 14:10:14"
6574,178,"Your welcome...\
\
I'll send you our Fake Book right now in your email...\
Let me know if you have any problems...\
\
I appreciate your thanks...\
\
Keep it under your hat\, if you would please...\
\
Best regards\,\
\
A.K.",6557,"BBCode","2007-08-27 14:23:20"
6577,311,"Hi Steve\,\
If you this soon contact me:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I'd like to buy your guitar\, but please hurry because if I don't hear from you soon I'll get something else.\
Thanks.",6577,"BBCode","2007-08-27 22:58:13"
6579,826,"Hey hey :)\
\
left you a voice mail about doing some gigging on guitar with us. Give me a call if you have a chance in the next couple of days. Thanks!\
\
_Adriel :)",6579,"BBCode","2007-08-26 22:40:39"
6582,135,"Hi\,\
I'm selling an upgraded D-Hole. They are great guitars to start with because  the D-Hole came before the oval and it gives you a sense of how the hot club sound came into being. \
\
Here it is:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3350]viewtopic.php?t=3350[/url] \
\
Good luck!\
\
Best\,\
Alex",6582,"BBCode","2007-08-28 15:35:11"
6585,1275,"Robert\,\
As you know\, I got a jazz from Ernie.  Unbelievable great guitar.  I did appreciate all the great info and time you gave me\, but decided that I would have to wait since $1400-$1500 was out of my range.  Then the used jazz turned up for under $1050.  After using the jazz\, I realized that its just not my thing despite the amazingness of it.  Plain and simple...[b]I'm a D-Hole guy!! [/b] I wasnt given the opportunity to try it for a few days so I made the best decision that I could under the circumstances.  Its tough because you just dont find these GJ guitars at stores to try out.  Anyways\, I will be trying to sell my Jazz somewhere.  I still think that there is something better out there\, but not sure anything will be as good as my D-500 even at 2x-3x the price.\
\
Thanks - Dean",6585,"BBCode","2007-08-28 20:43:47"
6586,311,"Hello\,\
Please send me information about the Favino guitar(s) you are selling.\
Thank you\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",6586,"BBCode","2007-08-29 00:11:26"
6587,1006,"Did you get the other PMs I sent?  I may have done something wrong when sending.  Let me know and I'll try again.\
Gary",5721,"BBCode","2007-06-13 16:19:06"
6593,705,"Hi Dean how's everything in NT? You would really like the Orchestre. It's my favorite guitar. If you don't sell the Jazz quickly enough maybe you could trade for an Orchestre. I have one left from my last shipment but I think I might keep it for myself. It's a very nice one. I'll have a few more in a month or so and I may be back in Niagra Falls area in a few weeks so I'll have the Orchestre along and you could certainly try it out just for comparison. Anyway hope to meet up with you there... may we could have lunch on the Canadian side! Take care\, Robert",6593,"BBCode","2007-08-29 06:37:25"
6596,563,"If you finally decide on a D-500\, I offer mine for sale. It was the best one at Carmine Street Guitars in the Village when I bought it. I went to buy a DG-300. but liked this guitar so much I bought it as well. After I bought it\, I learned that it was originally owned by Lou Reed and Richard Hell guitarist\, Bob Quine\, and I was given a letter certifying that. I don't need it anymore now that I have the Manouche Orchestre. It is not as good as the manouche\, and probably won't be your last GJ guitar\, but it would be a great starter guitar. \
\
Let me know if you decide to go that direction. \
\
Michael",6596,"BBCode","2007-08-29 07:45:25"
6598,1275,"Robert if you are in the Falls with the guitar\, please let me know.  I would love to play that thing and say hello.",6585,"BBCode","2007-08-29 07:53:27"
6602,118,"Hi Chris\,\
\
I found this at mediawiki\, but don't think I have the access needed to change the logo.  You may also need to resize the image to fit the wiki template.\
[url=http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ#How_do_I_change_the_logo.3F]http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FA ... he_logo.3F[/url]\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6602,"BBCode","2007-08-29 13:33:34"
6606,118,"Hi Chris\,\
\
I thought I'd let you know that I just got an email from Don Price\, who (I think) heads up the Yahoo GypsyJazzGuitar group.  He mentioned that he's been commissioned by Mel Bay to do a Gypsy Jazz fake book modeled on the Real Book series...such timing!\
\
Anyway\, he suggested a possible collaboration\, and I directed him to the wiki.  Let's hope Mel Bay doesn't sic the lawyers on our project!  He himself didn't seem put off by it\, but I wanted to let you know.  The wiki is coming along nicely; I'll find time to do some more proofing in the coming days.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6606,"BBCode","2007-08-29 20:24:56"
6609,1136,"That's cool.  The only problem that I have is that I am not interested in this project being taken by Mel Bay and then being sold without compensation.  Too many people are donating time to make this happen and I would hate to have them uncompensated.  Still\, if we (you\, me\, Allin\, Francois) could get some credit\, money\, or whatever\, that would be cool.  \
\
Avalon is going to be up soon.  Also\, Barry gave me a outro for Swing 42 that I am unsure about.  Maybe you could give it a look and let me know.  I'll send it to you soon.\
\
Chris",6609,"BBCode","2007-08-29 20:31:29"
6610,118,"Hi Chris\,\
\
I'm not interested in Mel Bay taking it either (I agree that credit/cash would be cool\, though).  My fear was more that they would want to shut down the wiki...hopefully it won't be an issue.\
\
I'll check out those charts soon\, too!\
\
all best\,\
Jack.",6606,"BBCode","2007-08-29 20:39:29"
6613,1136,"If they do\, we can always move it to a yahoo group\, which requires a membership. I'm not worried.  \
\
Chris",6609,"BBCode","2007-08-29 20:41:38"
6614,53,"Chris\,\
\
I applaud your effort to contruct a gypst jazz fake book.  I've been working on my on and can contribute Finale files and pdfs.  I also have scans of the Real Book (all three volumes) and more.\
I am leaving town for two weeks and don't have time to add them to your twiki\, but I could zip them up and email them to you if you want them.\
\
Mike\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mpv@visi.com\">mpv@visi.com</a><!-- e -->",6614,"BBCode","2007-08-30 06:25:49"
6619,504,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I always thought that original selmers were cranked\, but from what I've been reading it seems that they bent each half to form the dome right?  In a prior message\, you said that cranking the topped produced a better tone\, but was much more difficult. What makes old and new crank their tops? Could you clear up this selmer manufacturing of tops?\
\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Daniel",6619,"BBCode","2007-08-30 10:05:23"
6620,95,"What you want to do is but the top under tension. Not only is the top domed from side to side but then you add the crank in effect doming the top from top to bottom.  \
\
There are two schools when it comes to the top crank. The side to side is always done via the bracing. No steam is used. Now when it comes the the crank some use steam and some don't. Selmer did on most of their guitars. I remember hearing that some of the very early models they tested not using steam. But for the most part Slemer used a steamed crank. Then cam along Favino and Busato. They took the design that Slemer was using and modified it. Busato (as far as I know) did his crank with no steam. This makes allot of sense seeing that a seamed crank would not put the wood under nearly as much tension as a forced crank. From the reading I have done Favino and Busato worked together on modifying the Selmer plan. But there is little written about how Favino did his guitars. There is little written about the Busato build but I have had my hands of a few Busato guitars and his crank looks way different then the Selmer crank. A modern builder that does a steam crank is Dupont on his VR model. You can tell that is it steamed because it if a perfect line. The non steamed crank looks more like a soft bent rather then a perfect line. It's hard to talk about via email...\
\
I like the non steamed crank as I feel that the main reason Busato guitars sound so good is due to the non steaming of the crank. However it does add allot of extra work and precautions when building. You need allot of good clamps and you better make darn sure your braces are well glued and held very well by your kerfing at the ends. \
\
All the best!\
Josh",6620,"BBCode","2007-08-30 11:08:09"
6621,53,"Chris\,\
\
I applaud your effort to contruct a gypst jazz fake book.  I've been working on my on and can contribute Finale files and pdfs.  I also have scans of the Real Book (all three volumes) and more.\
I am leaving town for two weeks and don't have time to add them to your twiki\, but I could zip them up and email them to you if you want them.\
\
Mike\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mpv@visi.com\">mpv@visi.com</a><!-- e -->",6621,"BBCode","2007-08-30 06:25:49"
6622,1136,"That'd be great.  Just email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Chris",6614,"BBCode","2007-08-30 11:11:58"
6625,1136,"That'd be great.  Just email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Chris",6625,"BBCode","2007-08-30 11:11:58"
6627,346,"Hello Wirralgitane\, I'm located in central Virginia\, USA. I should have posted that I've already found a home for the Red Bear Gypsy Jazzer. I still have the two heavy gauge Red Bear and the two Wegen 250s. I can let you have the lot for $40 U.S. ( Plus postage outside the US) Where are you located?",6627,"BBCode","2007-08-30 15:38:27"
6631,1090,"Alright mate\, \
\
I have only checked me inbox on this website now.\
\
Yeah my Gitane sounds good\, a little harsh but apparantly thats a good thing in GJ. I'll try and record something for you soon\, i am still at an early stage with this GJ but you'll get to hear the Guitar now at its Dryest! It looks alot better too! I'm moving house so my gear is everywhere but i'll get it to you if you still want to hear?\
\
Cheers\,\
Ash.",6254,"BBCode","2007-08-30 15:56:10"
6636,1143,"Chris\,\
\
Since I am learning Finale Notebook\, what if you assign me a tune from the repertoire that I can start working on? That way while I come up to speed\
I can also contribute toward the Django fakebook effort albeit at a slow pace. I would say my skills are in the copying department since I've written out hundreds of charts\, for bands\, students etc.\
\
Way to go with this. Hope I don't get too distracted from my day job.\
\
-Rob",6636,"BBCode","2007-08-31 08:47:52"
6637,1143,"Chris\,\
\
Since I am learning Finale Notebook\, what if you assign me a tune from the repertoire that I can start working on? That way while I come up to speed\
I can also contribute toward the Django fakebook effort albeit at a slow pace. I would say my skills are in the copying department since I've written out hundreds of charts\, for bands\, students etc.\
\
Way to go with this. Hope I don't get too distracted from my day job.\
\
-Rob",6637,"BBCode","2007-08-31 08:47:52"
6638,1136,"Well\, if it is going to take you a while (totally understandable...finale is hard!) then lets assign you a tune that we won't need right away.  How about Viper's Dream?  I'll attach another version that we have.  Copy it exactly and then send it to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  I'll do all of the layout stuff and then post it (with your credit).  Make sure to visit the wiki [url]http://www.petersonmusic.com/wiki[/url] and read about how to use the template. Also\, when you start\, edit the Viper's Dream page on the wiki saying that you are working on it..\
\
If you have any questions\, email me (through normal email preferably) and I can help you with anything you need. Good luck to you.\
\
Chris",6636,"BBCode","2007-08-31 08:54:14"
6639,1136,"Well\, if it is going to take you a while (totally understandable...finale is hard!) then lets assign you a tune that we won't need right away.  How about Viper's Dream?  I'll attach another version that we have.  Copy it exactly and then send it to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  I'll do all of the layout stuff and then post it (with your credit).  Make sure to visit the wiki [url]http://www.petersonmusic.com/wiki[/url] and read about how to use the template. Also\, when you start\, edit the Viper's Dream page on the wiki saying that you are working on it..\
\
If you have any questions\, email me (through normal email preferably) and I can help you with anything you need. Good luck to you.\
\
Chris",6639,"BBCode","2007-08-31 08:54:14"
6641,346,"OK Wirralgitane\, you've got yerself a deal! I'll send you the two heavy Red Bears ( keep in mind they are heavy gauge but not insanely heavy..about 1.30 or so) and the two Wegen 2.50 all for $40 dollars U.S. And I'll even include the shipping in that price so as to further positive relations in the international community in general and the Gypsy Jazz community in particular! Seriously though\, I don't see the point in nickel and diming someone\, especially over a few picks. Send me some mail info and I'll get them right out to you. Adios\, Rick",6627,"BBCode","2007-08-31 11:00:26"
6655,1275,"Hi Elliott\,\
\
Mike Bauer suggested that I contact you.  I have a new manouche model jazz guitar. It sounds great unplugged\, but Ive had a hell of a time getting a good sound plugged in with a schertler or a schatten. Mike said that you might have some experience in this area.  \
\
thanks \
\
Deano",6655,"BBCode","2007-09-01 06:58:03"
6671,224,"Just wondered if the Dupont is still available. How long of an approval period wuld I get? Have you had anything done to the guitar in terms of setup\, such as a new bridge or fretwork? And what case does it come in? A standard hardshell?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Dave McCarty",6671,"BBCode","2007-09-01 22:27:35"
6672,135,"I set it up with the Dupont #2 (Brazilian Rosewood) bridge that it came with. It also came with a smaller #1.  As stated in the post\, it's had some repair work done by Rodrigo Shopis (the guy who built Samson and Dorado Schmitt's guitars). It comes in a Dupont hardshell case.\
\
I might sell it if I can find a suitable replacement guitar if I get a really good money offer. As far as a try-out period would go\, the best thing would be to come try it out before buying it (I'm in Brooklyn\, N.Y.)\, otherwise\, with me having to buy a new guitar beforehand\, it would get too complicated.\
\
Here's a bunch of clips of me playing it:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/9oh21oh]http://www.youtube.com/9oh21oh[/url]\
\
Best\,\
Alex",6672,"BBCode","2007-09-02 09:20:53"
6673,135,"I set it up with the Dupont #2 (Brazilian Rosewood) bridge that it came with. It also came with a smaller #1.  As stated in the post\, it's had some repair work done by Rodrigo Shopis (the guy who built Samson and Dorado Schmitt's guitars). It comes in a Dupont hardshell case.\
\
I might sell it if I can find a suitable replacement guitar if I get a really good money offer. As far as a try-out period would go\, the best thing would be to come try it out before buying it (I'm in Brooklyn\, N.Y.)\, otherwise\, with me having to buy a new guitar beforehand\, it would get too complicated.\
\
Here's a bunch of clips of me playing it:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/9oh21oh]http://www.youtube.com/9oh21oh[/url]\
\
Best\,\
Alex",6672,"BBCode","2007-09-02 09:21:31"
6679,224,"Well\, I'm definitely interested in the guitar\, but I don't live anywhere near you so playing it in person doesn't seem to be an option. I'm selling a brilliant Collings guitar and a very nice F5 mandolin to buy either a high-end new GJ guitar like the VR or a Park\, or a vintage piece\, so if you want to think about a price and some sort of approval period let me know.\
\
Thanks!",6671,"BBCode","2007-09-02 09:37:17"
6683,58,"Hi Fozbox:\
\
I see you're in Salt Lake City. I'm always interested in meeting other players. We have an occasional jam.....\
\
I do have a Michael Collins for sale\, which has a narrow neck.\
\
Charlie",6683,"BBCode","2007-09-02 17:15:54"
6689,1293,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
I've been trying to get to one of your Red Rock Hot Club concerts for six months\, now! I heard the \"trio\" in Murray this summer. Great stuff. \
\
I'd love to get together for a djam. Just let me know when/where. If nothing else\, just to listen\, meet other players and maybe pick up a few tips.\
\
I am a total novice at this point...in fact\, I'm not even a guitar player. I just turned 60 and decided I wasn't going to let myself be \"too old\" to learn new things. \
\
I know about a dozen chords on guitar\, but that's about it. I do know something about music\, having played the accordion since I was 7.  I thought I was pretty good until I heard Ludovic Beier and Richard Galliano. Oh well\, something to aspire to.  \
\
I've been hooked on Gypsy Jazz for about a year now.  I was just going to buy a really cheap guitar to learn on. Something I wouldn't mind getting banged up. Definitely not a \"Michael Collins\". Still wouldn't mind finding a beater\, though. \
\
My wife bought me a Gitane 300 from Acoustic Music (it was there on consignment) for my birthday a few months ago. It's so pretty\, I hate to play it! It's definitely a nicer guitar than I was thinking about or  feel I \"deserve.\" It's the first gypsy guitar we've seen in any of the local stores.  So far I haven't even made it past lesson 1 in Jorgensen's Introduction to Gypsy Jazz :)  Life and work seem to get in the way. \
\
Anyway\, that's my story--more than you wanted to hear. But if you don't mind having a Newbie hanging around\, I would very much enjoy getting together with other players in SLC. \
\
Or if you have any suggestions on steps I should take to learn to play\, they would be greatly appreciated.\
\
------Mike Foster (aka fozbox)",6689,"BBCode","2007-09-02 18:30:42"
6690,58,"Hey Mike:\
\
It's great to meet another Gypsy jazz enthusiast in these parts! Our jams have been very very rare of late\, but we've talked about a resurrection. 3 local players have moved in the last year\, too (Page McGinnis and Doug Wright were both in the Red Rock Hot Club\, and Andre Piwoni was another local player). \
\
I guess the hear the new Red Rock Hot Club lineup. I've just missed 2 gigs\, but sometimes they just play as a trio.\
\
Is your guitar a fairly new Gitane\, or an older one? You could try some of the local instruments for neck size. Besides my Collins\, which has a very skinny neck\, a local player named Ryan has an older Saga with a fairly thin neck (we're both selling those instruments\, but Rich Daigle wants my Colliins\, I think).\
\
What I would suggest for learning would be the Robin Nolan playalong stuff\, which has tab\, chords\, and playalong CD's. If you learn the rhythm to some of the common tunes (Minor Swing\, Djangology\, Minor Blues\, Lady Be Good\, Sweet Georgia Brown\, Daphne) you'll be able to play at jams.\
\
Send me your email sometime. Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bigskychuck@yahoo.com\">bigskychuck@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",6683,"BBCode","2007-09-02 21:32:21"
6696,178,"AJATango\,\
\
Thanks for the correction...\
Unfortunately I never studied theory except at home and the school of hard knocks...\
What then does a circle with a forward slash through it designate?\
\
Email me your off group email address and I'll send you our Fake Book\, and if you would like others I would need your mailing address to send the DVD with the others you are interested in...\
\
A.K.\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",6696,"BBCode","2007-09-03 16:17:55"
6698,431,"Hello\,\
\
I was wondering if your guitar is still available?\
\
Best wishes\,\
Carl",6698,"BBCode","2007-09-04 00:14:15"
6701,563,"If you decide to buy a D-500\, I will offer mine for sale. It was formerly owned by Lou Reed and Richard Hell guitarist\, Robert Quine (I have a letter certifying his ownership.) I am selling it because I bought a Manouche Orchestre and no longer need it.",6701,"BBCode","2007-09-04 04:29:20"
6704,54,"Yes it is still for sale - if you are interested please use my direct email address:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlada@mindspring.com\">tlada@mindspring.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I can send more picture this coming weekend.\
\
Terry",6704,"BBCode","2007-09-04 03:42:09"
6718,504,"Sounds great\, thanks for responding. Many people are anxious to hear how it sounds\, maybe you should post the recording in your post about removing lacquer?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Daniel",6254,"BBCode","2007-09-04 20:25:03"
6720,142,"sorry!",6720,"BBCode","2007-09-05 08:19:41"
6721,142,"sorry!",6721,"BBCode","2007-09-05 08:19:41"
6722,14,"hi:\
\
i have owned many gypsy jazz guitars over the last 4 years including \
3 d-500's\
they are pretty good guitars....well built with a decent gypsy sound.\
\
however:\
\
\
the BEST d-hole i have played under $3000 is by far the new budget cigano ($300.00)\
\
i have used my cigano GJ-15  exclusively for my gigs over the last few weeks (with a schertler pu) and it was amazing !\
\
are they better than a hand built ?  no ......but they are plenty loud \, have a great neck \, and have a decent gypsy jazz tone...i play mine exactly how i got it out of the box ! no so called upgrades.\
\
good luck on your purchase......i hope this info helps.\
\
\
David",6722,"BBCode","2007-09-05 09:51:07"
6725,1275,"You inquired about a used manouche guitar.  They are amazing and dwarf Gitanes (I own both).  I will have a used Modele Jazz for sale in the next few days for only $1\,050.00 - you save $700.  You wont be too far off costwise after upgrading a gitane\, but you will have gypsy tone and you wont want to upgrade in a year. Gitanes dont sound like gypsy guitars.  The jazz is loud\, authentic sounding and great for lead or rhythmn.\
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Thanks\
email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deano@mailcan.com\">deano@mailcan.com</a><!-- e --> if you have interest.  Thanks\
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Dean",6725,"BBCode","2007-09-05 10:11:35"
6727,1287,"Do you have any sound clips of the cigano? ive heard the joscho clip but he makes everything sound good. How does the ciganos tone compare to the 500? thanks for the help",6727,"BBCode","2007-09-05 10:04:33"
6728,1302,"hello \
\
I live in raleigh and I make it to Wilmington fairly often and am looking for like minded musicians to pick with. Are you a swing musician?\
Joe",6728,"BBCode","2007-09-05 15:38:32"
6729,1302,"Hello\,\
\
I live in Raleigh and have been looking for folks to play swing music with. Would you be interested in playing sometime? If so\, respond and I'll give you a phone number to discuss it.\
\
Have a good day.\
\
Joe",6729,"BBCode","2007-09-05 15:42:13"
6730,726,"Hello\, you're from San Jose? Wow\, I am from San Mateo just a ways North from you. I have always been interested in this model. Too bad at the moment I am located in Shanghai. If you still have the guitar next time I'm back I'd love to check it out but you may have sold it by then. Playing big band stuff now? Who's band are you playing with? I used to play big band swing too but nowadays more gypsy swing. Still play small group bebop though. Nice to see a fellow player from my area on here. \
\
regards\,\
\
doug",6730,"BBCode","2007-09-05 19:08:50"
6732,1302,"hello \
\
I live in raleigh and I make it to Wilmington fairly often and am looking for like minded musicians to pick with. Are you a swing musician?\
Joe",6732,"BBCode","2007-09-05 15:38:32"
6734,504,"Sounds great\, thanks for responding. Many people are anxious to hear how it sounds\, maybe you should post the recording in your post about removing lacquer?\
\
Cheers\,\
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Daniel",6734,"BBCode","2007-09-04 20:25:03"
6736,1090,"Hi\, i noticed reading through the thread if i understand it rightly that you have afew 'used' manouche guitars for sale? I would be interested\, if this is true could you let me know with some prices and pictures?\
\
Cheers!\
ash.",6736,"BBCode","2007-09-06 05:14:22"
6737,1090,"Hi\, i noticed reading through the thread if i understand it rightly that you have afew 'used' manouche guitars for sale? I would be interested\, if this is true could you let me know with some prices and pictures?\
\
Cheers!\
ash.",6737,"BBCode","2007-09-06 05:14:22"
6739,1287,"Also\, how is the oval hole compared to the d-hole? do you like the neck angle on your d-hole?",6727,"BBCode","2007-09-06 04:44:09"
6740,14,"HI:\
\
the neck angle is steep on the oval (tall bridge) and shallow on the D hole(short bridge)\
\
it seems like the D hole is louder...but i believe that is just because of the way it sounds to the player by way of the large sound hole.\
\
the tone on my cigano D just seems to be better than on the other 3 gitate's i owned \, and one was also a matt finish\
\
the cigano is also lighter than any other i've played....except 2 busato's....but then those are vintage \, french \, $10\,000 guitars.\
\
this cigano seems to have a very thin responsive top.\
\
\
the neck on the oval is just like the gitane 255....quite a bit smaller.\
the D holes seems wider and fuller.....my personal preference.\
\
i havn't played my $3000 handmade dell arte hommage since i got the d hole........i would never say the tone is as good as that guitar...#1 \, its a favino size guitar with a very different tonality.......very mature and balanced tone.\
\
but the cigano's are a good gypsy tone at a totally awsome price......\
i gigged with mine right out of the box.....action was near perfect for me (around 3 mm at the 12th fret) and not 1 fret buzz !!! And that was out of the box......they sound even better now. \
\
THIS IS ALL STOCK BY THE WAY...STOCK BRIDGE \, TAILPIECE AND TUNERS.\
\
\
i think i will be selling my oval hole cigano \, and my dell arte hommage\
as well as some books \, CD'S \, DVD's  amps \, pickups etc.\
\
i will be posting items later in the week.\
\
send me your email and i will do a fast digital recording of the oval and D hole for you.......my advice is buy one and have fun......i really do like these even more than the gitanes (except for a john jorgenson i owned)\
\
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good luck",6722,"BBCode","2007-09-06 07:22:38"
6741,14,"OH YEAH..\
\
the shallow neck angle is fine with me.......duponts \, gallato's and selmers have shallow neck angle with shorter bridges also.\
\
here are my web sites with sound clips of my hommage.\
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[url=http://www.sonicbids.com/thedjangophiles]http://www.sonicbids.com/thedjangophiles[/url]\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/djangophiles]http://www.myspace.com/djangophiles[/url]\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/metroswingpdx]http://www.myspace.com/metroswingpdx[/url]",6722,"BBCode","2007-09-06 07:26:11"
6745,1287,"my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:loumt123@hotmail.com\">loumt123@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
\
    I'm really interested in hearing it. Ps. you're group shreds!",6727,"BBCode","2007-09-06 11:22:25"
6747,705,"Hi\, okay I'll get you a photo later today. Thanks and please email me direct at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:manouche@zianet.com\">manouche@zianet.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Robert",6747,"BBCode","2007-09-06 05:51:21"
6748,705,"Hi ash\, I have put the guitar up on the classified page with a photo if you're interested! Thanks\, Robert",6747,"BBCode","2007-09-06 18:46:51"
6749,1302,"Hello\,\
\
I live in Raleigh and have been looking for folks to play swing music with. Would you be interested in playing sometime? If so\, respond and I'll give you a phone number to discuss it.\
\
Have a good day.\
\
Joe",6749,"BBCode","2007-09-05 15:42:13"
6751,1292,"Hello\,\
\
Apologies for not responding till now. The guitar is beautiful; easily 9 out of 10. There is a decent chance it will be here when you return from Shanghai. When are you due back?\
I play with several musicians mostly in the Santa Cruz area - am interested in new opportunities always!\
\
Please email me directly when you are going to be back in the Bay Area:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jacheap@gmail.com\">jacheap@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
-James",6751,"BBCode","2007-09-07 11:25:45"
6752,726,"Sounds good James\, we can play for sure when I'm back. Likely November or December. I've always liked Dell Arte's Favino copies and this model has always interested me. I'd love to check it out. \
\
Good to hear from you. Talk to you later on!\
\
Peace\,\
\
Doug",6730,"BBCode","2007-09-07 11:39:54"
6754,779,"Hi Xav\
John McMahon here backed you at the Beaufort last monday\,great Jimmy Rosenberg transcriptions keep up the good work.\
Good band and website\,hope to see you back at the Beaufort again soon.\
                                   \
                                        Regards\
                                          john",6754,"BBCode","2007-09-09 12:24:06"
6760,99,"Hi\,\
If you still have the Dupont\, I might be interested...\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@cogeco.ca\">clang440@cogeco.ca</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks\,\
Claude",6760,"BBCode","2007-09-10 07:10:05"
6767,278,"Hey Ted\,\
Welcome to NYC. I met you briefly at Django in June.\
What's your availability on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings? I may be able to offer you some gigs if you're interested.\
\
- Tom Landman",6767,"BBCode","2007-09-10 20:40:08"
6768,4,"Hi Tom\,\
\
Thanks for the message\, sure I remember you! Tuesdays I usually spend watching some of my friends play up at Smoke\, but that's easy to skip. Wednesdays I have nothing. To be honest\, I haven't played any gypsy jazz since June\, and have been focusing on other things musically. What are the details of these gigs? You can call me at 425-443-9931\, or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tgottsegen@hotmail.com\">tgottsegen@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best\,\
\
TeddyG",6768,"BBCode","2007-09-11 07:47:36"
6770,135,"Hi Kevin\,\
I'd be willing to try the D-hole if you'd pay for shipping to and from Brooklyn. \
Best\,\
Alex\
(646) 303-2342",6770,"BBCode","2007-09-11 13:09:13"
6772,337,"Hey Jack\, it's Jack! Awesome jam last week. Anyhow\, I'm just checking in to see if you know if you're going to be available to play rhythm for this little friday 11am-1pm gig we talked about. Anyhow\, have a great night\, and hope to hear from you soon.\
\
regards\,\
Jack",6772,"BBCode","2007-09-11 13:50:12"
6773,118,"Hey Jack!\
\
Glad you had a good time-I definitely had too much wine by the end of the night\, but what can you do?  Sadly\, I can't do Friday-I just talked to my boss\, and he's going out of state\, which means I'm at the theater during the day.  Sorry\, I really hoped and thought I'd be able to do it.\
\
Hope you'll be out now and again to visit\, though; playing with you guys really makes me want to get better!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",6773,"BBCode","2007-09-11 14:37:14"
6774,1267,"i saw you that you posted you had made a tab for it.  would you be able to send it to me please?  would be greatly appreciated\, i am still kind of new to the style.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robert.cuellari@gmail.com\">robert.cuellari@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thank you\, \
rob",6774,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:10:20"
6775,1267,"i saw you that you posted you had made a tab for it.  would you be able to send it to me please?  would be greatly appreciated\, i am still kind of new to the style.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robert.cuellari@gmail.com\">robert.cuellari@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thank you\, \
rob",6775,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:10:20"
6776,705,"Hi there sure I'll print it out and send it or try to do it electronically\
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Rob",6774,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:12:44"
6777,705,"Hi there sure I'll print it out and send it or try to do it electronically\
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Rob",6777,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:12:44"
6778,1267,"wow that was super quick!  thank you so much :)",6778,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:15:44"
6779,1267,"wow that was super quick!  thank you so much :)",6779,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:15:44"
6780,705,"You're welcome!",6778,"BBCode","2007-09-11 15:26:33"
6783,337,"No worries\, thanks for getting back to me. The Bus fare is brutal\, 24 bucks\, ouch\, but I'd definitely like to get out to the hamptons more often. Hope to see you sooner than later. \
\
\
regards\,\
Jack",6772,"BBCode","2007-09-11 16:00:19"
6794,175,"Hi Mark\,\
\
It's Andy from SUNY Buffalo. I'm doing hiring again this year (two early modernists if you have any good ones)\, and wondered if you'd be going to MLA. Need to know if I'm packing a guitar.\
\
Hope you're well\,\
Andy",6794,"BBCode","2007-09-12 17:26:41"
6798,175,"Hi Mark\,\
\
It's Andy from SUNY Buffalo. I'm doing hiring again this year (two early modernists if you have any good ones)\, and wondered if you'd be going to MLA. Need to know if I'm packing a guitar.\
\
Hope you're well\,\
Andy",6798,"BBCode","2007-09-12 17:26:41"
6804,278,"I was once out of commission for several months with the condition you describe. I think it was caused by my playing with too much tension in my elbow. A doctor recommended that I use a forearm brace (the type for treating tennis elbow) and it helped a lot. \
Good luck. Let me know if you have any questions. \
\
- Tom",6804,"BBCode","2007-09-13 12:04:38"
6805,767,"Thanks for the tip. \
Whoda thunk you could get injured playing the guitar!",6805,"BBCode","2007-09-13 14:31:33"
6806,767,"Thanks for the tip. \
Whoda thunk you could get injured playing the guitar!",6806,"BBCode","2007-09-13 14:31:33"
6814,516,"Hi Ski -\
\
Listen\, I had to take this off the forum...I know that you want to be a good guy\, you are new to GJ after all\, as am I.  But now you are asking precisely the kind of question that you shouldn't be having to ask.  Truss rod adjustments\, although they may be easy\, should only be done by a qualified person.  You could be right now on the edge of breaking your guitar.  The only thing is that you don't realize it.  Trust me - I have been playing for longer than Josh has been alive.  \
\
Now that you got a good bridge the rest can be done by a qualified repairman.  He doesn't have to be a GJ specialist to locate and correct buzzes\, or level frets.  Josh should have diagnosed the problem.  I have no buzzes whatsoever on my guitar up to the 15th or 17th fret which comes and goes with the humidity.  I too could fix it with a truss rod adjustment - they even included the tool to do it with when I got it - but I'd much rather leave it alone\, as so should you at this point.  A word to the wise.....btw if you put your ear to the bridge and play a note you should be able to hear if the bridge slot is buzzing.  \
\
Sorry\, but if I was you\, I would really hope that someone would take enough interest to write you this post that I am writing to you right now.  Don't fuck with your guitar any more at this point and TAKE IT IN if you have to.      \
\
Respectfully\,\
\
Elliot",6814,"BBCode","2007-09-14 09:28:30"
6819,516,"Steph -\
\
 Of course for all I know everything is fine\, but I have heard 1/4 turn should be enough\, so there you go.  You could probably do a check on the frets by putting a straight edge on top (being real careful) and that may tell you if one or more are sticking up too far. I'm sure you know as well as me how little it takes for things to not be right!\
\
Good Luck\, we'll talk again later\,\
\
Elliot",6814,"BBCode","2007-09-14 10:32:13"
6821,873,"Hi Robert\,\
\
I'm trying to find a reliable luthier or guitar tech in MA that has experience working on GJ guitars.  I thought a general inquiry out to the Boston distribution might yield the best results.  Do you think that would be ok?  If so\, could you pass the email distribution list along to me or\, if you're not comfortable doing that\, submit the question to the distribution on my behalf?\
\
Many thanks in advance.\
\
Stefan",6821,"BBCode","2007-09-14 11:28:58"
6825,1143,"ski\,\
\
Send me your email address so I can reply to your request. I can't reply privately to a PM message.\
\
Thanks\,\
-Rob",6825,"BBCode","2007-09-14 12:05:36"
6826,1143,"I didn't quite understand your request. Do you need an updated mailing list so you can query everyone about possible guitar techs in the area. Or did you want me to do it? Whichever it is\, I think it would be fine.\
\
-Rob",6826,"BBCode","2007-09-14 12:19:39"
6827,873,"Hi Robert\,\
\
I want the distribution list so I can ask all the local Django fans myselfin an email.  Plan B was asking if you could do it in case you felt some might not want you passing along the distribution info.\
\
My email address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stefaniris@earthlink.net\">stefaniris@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
Stefan",6827,"BBCode","2007-09-14 12:51:59"
6832,1090,"Hello\, i like the look of the old archtop\, gorgeous! just acoupe of questions... Is it still available? Would you ship to england? And are you available to compromise on price? I'm just wondering because postage might be dear on top.\
\
Thanks\, Ash.",6832,"BBCode","2007-09-17 16:12:53"
6833,1090,"Hello\, i like the look of the old archtop\, gorgeous! just acoupe of questions... Is it still available? Would you ship to england? And are you available to compromise on price? I'm just wondering because postage might be dear on top.\
\
Thanks\, Ash.",6833,"BBCode","2007-09-17 16:12:53"
6838,189,"Its actually a traditional tune called joseph joseph\, its just another name for the song.  its a good one\, and easy at that",6838,"BBCode","2007-09-18 01:22:01"
6839,705,"Hi Ash and thanks... it's a great old archtop and probably made by a violin company in either Chigago or Columbus Ohio... it may even date to about 1928. I have to be firm on the price since I went through it carefully and made a new bridge from my selmer bridge stock\, so ir basically has a solid ebony selmer maccaferri bridge. I deal in UK all the time and postage isn't much and the guitar is fairly light (which accounts for it's loudness I think) but will sell it to you for $300.00 and that includes postage to England. (Beautiful country by the way and can't wait to get back there next spring!) If that sounds fair to you you can use paypal if you like and send it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e -->  that's my paypal address. It's the fastest way I think. I'll make sure it's packed well for the journey if you buy it. Thanks for your interest! Robert",6839,"BBCode","2007-09-17 16:32:07"
6840,1090,"Hi Robert\, Ok thanks for the info\, leave it with me i'm going to do a little research on it but it seems it is what i am looking for!\
\
Ps our country is only good when either its hot or your just visiting it lol!\
\
Ash.",6832,"BBCode","2007-09-18 03:58:50"
6841,1090,"Hi Robert\, Ok thanks for the info\, leave it with me i'm going to do a little research on it but it seems it is what i am looking for!\
\
Ps our country is only good when either its hot or your just visiting it lol!\
\
Ash.",6833,"BBCode","2007-09-18 03:58:50"
6842,189,"Its actually a traditional tune called joseph joseph\, its just another name for the song.  its a good one\, and easy at that",6842,"BBCode","2007-09-18 01:22:01"
6843,846,"Oh thanks for the info! \
\
All the best!\
\
hi-rose",6838,"BBCode","2007-09-18 06:54:45"
6845,88,"hey dennis\, who did you get the email from\, out of curiosity?  I just had a very annoying \"transaction\" where a fully functional DYN-G I sold on ebay was returned in non-working order.  The guy came off as either really dopey and new to eBay\, or was pulling a con\, hopefully it just got screwed up in shipment\, but a small part of me still thinks the guy might have been pulling a con\, and he had a weird tone similar to the one you posted\, thanks.\
\
hope all's well\,\
\
Carter",6845,"BBCode","2007-09-18 09:24:26"
6846,3,"Hi \
\
his name is Barrett or something\, and he's from Chicago or somehwere in IL if I'm not mistaken. Is it the same person?\
\
Now he's offering 240 + a copy of my CD\
\
Let me know asap before I go through with the deal\
\
Thanks\
D",6846,"BBCode","2007-09-18 09:26:40"
6847,846,"Oh thanks for the info! \
\
All the best!\
\
hi-rose",6847,"BBCode","2007-09-18 06:54:45"
6848,311,"Hi\,\
I read you're looking for a good start for playing gypsy jazz here's my two cents:\
\
Gypsy Rhythm is a kind of encyclopedia\, all about rhythm playing in this style.\
It's the most expensive of all the methods ($65) Worth every cent but it includes way more stuff than you need now.\
It contains lots of chord forms\, turnarounds\, tricks\, etc.\
The basic technique section of the book is about the same as Michael's online pay lessons \"la pompe\" and \"advanced rhythm concepts\" each going for $5.\
\
Gypsy Picking is for developing a good right hand for lead playing in this style. \
Essential book if you plan on learning serious lead for this music.\
\
Denis Chang's DVD is about rhythm too\, it doesn't go nearly as far as Michael's book but since it's a video it's much clearer and you'll quickly develop a good rhythm... it does include a few tricks.\
\
To me the best deal would be to get \"Gypsy Picking\" to start with the picking and while you master that (which is going to be a while)\, get good at rhythm with Denis's DVD that's about $85 bucks.\
\
Afterwards you can learn new tricks with the Rhythm book and Andreas Oberg's \"Gypsy fire\".\
Hope this helps\,\
Cheers.\
Enrique.",6848,"BBCode","2007-09-18 13:10:35"
6855,1331,"Wow\, thank you. That's really helpful\, you cleared up a lot of the hype. I'll probably try that dvd and if things are going well get gypsy picking pretty soon.",6855,"BBCode","2007-09-18 14:39:31"
6856,311,"Glad to help\,\
Don't hesitate to write if you have any more questions.\
Good luck!\
Enrique.",6848,"BBCode","2007-09-19 09:42:46"
6860,11,"hey SaxGuy\,\
\
My friend Dave\, here in Portland\, is selling his Dell Arte Hommage /w hard case for $1950.\
\
Its a great guitar\, I believe its in near mint condition.  Dave can show you photos.  I believe the Hommage guitars are one of the best models being built today.  They have a really good reputation among gypsy jazz players.   The size of the guitar is about 5% larger than a standard Selmer (because its modeled after a Favino guitar shape) but otherwise is exactly the same.\
\
Daves name on this djangobooks group is \"lmentry\" .\
\
-Jon",6860,"BBCode","2007-09-19 14:33:34"
6865,1090,"Hi Rick\, how are you? i'm ready to send you the money\, sorry its took so long. So if its still available if you give me your paypal details or some other method? i can send you the money\,.\
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Cheers ash!\
\
Postal Details:\
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Ashley Duncan\
Currys Digital\
2 St Johns Pavement\
Birkenhead\
England\
Ch412yb",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-13 03:05:08"
6866,1090,"Hi Rick\, how are you? not sure if you got my last email\, i'm ready to send you the money\, sorry its taken so long\, if its still available can if you give me your paypal details or some other method you want me to send you the money?\
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Cheers ash!\
\
Postal Details:\
\
Ashley Duncan\
Currys Digital\
2 St Johns Pavement\
Birkenhead\
England\
Ch412yb",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-14 10:48:08"
6867,346,"Hey Ashley\, Sorry\, but I had some trouble logging on to the site. At any rate you can send check to : Richard Olivarez P.O. Box 137\, Ivy\, Virginia 22945 U.S.A.      I don't see the need for Paypal\,  I trust you! Cheers\, and happy plectring!",6627,"BBCode","2007-09-20 06:04:51"
6870,1090,"Hi\, i don't have cheques\, they're obsolete in england now. You can't use them so i binned mine. i use paypal and keeps everything above board for anything 'internet' transactions. So if you tell me your paypal i can send you the money and you don't need to wait for any money!\
\
Cheers Ash.",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-20 09:39:16"
6871,346,"Hey Ashley\, I don't have a Paypal account as yet. It wouldn't be a big deal to open one I'm guessing. Also\, I would consider a trade\, what have you got?!?!!",6627,"BBCode","2007-09-20 11:26:37"
6873,442,"Hey\,\
I would be interested in speaking more with you about your MC-50.\
I am in the market\, but not quite ready to close at the current moment.\
Are you looking to move this ASAP?\
Would you be willing to send me pics?\
I forget if that has a truss rod?\
Is adjusting it easy?\
How is the bass response?\
Let's start a dialogue and I'll get my hands on one to play in the meantime.\
Thanks!",6873,"BBCode","2007-09-19 16:35:52"
6876,431,"Hello\,\
\
I live in Burlingame\, CA not too far from you and have 2 Michael Collins gypsy guitars for sale.  I have an ad in the classified sections that will give you some more information about them.  If you go to Michael Collins website and look under the Whats New section\, you can see pictures of one of them (Maple back and sides Favino style instrument).  If you are interested\, you are welcome to come by sometime and try them.\
\
Best wishes\,\
Carl",6876,"BBCode","2007-09-20 12:01:25"
6882,1335,"HI Carl\,\
\
thanks for the message. I think I can get out to your location Sunday. Are you around? What's your phone and address?\
\
thanks\
Jeff\
650-561-3691",6882,"BBCode","2007-09-20 12:43:55"
6884,647,"Hi\, I'm in no real hurry. I'm thinking of buying a Leo Eimers guitar\, and would use the money from my Dupont toward that. I don't have pics yet\, but it is in excellent condition and has a new\, better bridge on it. Josh Hegg\, from Djangobooks played it when he installed the bridge and was impressed with the volume and tone. My teacher\, Paul Mehling\, of the Hot Club of San Francisco \, has played it too\, and thought it was a great instrument. I have a custom made Brazillian Park that is my main guitar It is a 14 fret\, long scale D hole. So I have 2 D hole jazz guitars and want to sell one to get an oval hole guitar. As far as I can tell\, Jacques has only had one MC-50 for sale this year\, and it went pretty fast at $3500. He never discounts his Duponts.",6884,"BBCode","2007-09-20 15:52:58"
6887,964,"Hey Norm\,\
   Sorry for not getting back to you sooner\, I've been doing a lot of gigs.\
     Pat may have told you that I'm now the East coast dealer for Manouche guitars.  We'll be  sponsoring the Nov. Birdland festival.\
  I'll be around most of that week.  See you then.\
  Talk soon\,\
      Barry   [you can send email to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->]",4927,"BBCode","2007-09-20 21:36:18"
6892,964,"Hey Norm\,\
   Sorry for not getting back to you sooner\, I've been doing a lot of gigs.\
     Pat may have told you that I'm now the East coast dealer for Manouche guitars.  We'll be  sponsoring the Nov. Birdland festival.\
  I'll be around most of that week.  See you then.\
  Talk soon\,\
      Barry   [you can send email to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->]",4928,"BBCode","2007-09-20 21:36:18"
6894,442,"Hi Fopa\,\
I assume you're in the San Francisco area by your notes here.\
Is that true?\
I am in the market for a 14 fret D hole Park or Dupont.  \
I play this music full time for a living and you can imagine how much extraneous income that lends to buying expensive guitars\, so I don't have a ton of cash to blow on a guitar.  I am however\, looking to find a guitar that I'll be happy playing 30 hours a week for the next 5 or so years.\
Does the Dupont have a truss rod?\
Is the neck rounded all the way up?\
What are the dimensions at the nut?\
How is the bass response?\
I'll be playing rhythm on it so thicker bass and mid range is desirable.\
What year is the Dupont?\
I assume the side dot is on the 10th fret?\
Are you interested in selling the Park in place of the Dupont?\
I'm speaking with Marc Schwartz of Hot Club Pacific about purchasing his 14 fret short scale Park D hole.  Have you by chance played his Park or Dupont?\
If you're so inclined my primary email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bookbabik@gmail.com\">bookbabik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
and my cell number is: 716-570-5401\
Thanks for your time.\
Josh",6873,"BBCode","2007-09-20 21:04:32"
6895,647,"The Park cost me $5700 and I waited 6 months for it. It's not for sale at any price. The MC-50 is a 12 fret model\, it has a truss rod. The dot is on the tenth fret. I don't have the messurements of the set up. Josh Hegg might know about that since he did the set up. The date on the Dupont lable inside the guitar is January 2005. If your interested my phone # is 415-314-1951. Best to call me on Sunday",6884,"BBCode","2007-09-21 07:52:26"
6899,442,"OK thanks.\
Having owned both a Park and a Dupont\, do you feel your Park is the better guitar (obviously based on your recent email) or is it due to some higher end options?\
Thanks.\
J",6873,"BBCode","2007-09-21 07:56:59"
6901,647,"Good question. First\, the Dupont has by far the most \"authentic\" Semer sound. It is dry\, crunchy and loud.\
I used to have a standard Park Encore\, her 14 fret oval hole guitar. Nice guitar\, but I played my Dupont more. My current Park is a different animal. I had her build it with Brazillian Rosewood\, her most expensive oldest European Spruce for the top\, Miller enclosed tuners. It is the best sounding guitar I've ever owned\, and it should be for what it cost. It is a 14 fret\, long scale D-hole. \
\
So in that way\, it might be comparable to a Dupont VR\, which costs between 6000-7000 these days. Hope that helps. By the way\, whats the name of your group.",6884,"BBCode","2007-09-21 09:35:50"
6904,442,"Yes\, that helps.\
It's a difficult thing to buy a guitar for this kind of cash that you've never played! :wink: \
My group is 'Babik'\
[url]www.babikjazz.com[url]\
\
Thanks for the input and your time.\
J[/url]",6873,"BBCode","2007-09-21 12:26:21"
6906,1234,"This is John...the guy in South Korea looking for the gypsy jazz files for band in a box.  That would be great if you could send me that file.\
\
Do you have the Angelo Debarre gypsy jazz book?  If not send me your mailing address and I'll mail you one.\
\
I just ordered one from Elderly Instruments and yesterday my parents sent me on in the mail.\
\
Consider it a trade for the files.  It's a really cool book. I'm enjoying it.  If you already have that book I can send you something else cool. Maybe something Korean.\
\
Anyway my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cantzon@gmail.com\">cantzon@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.",6906,"BBCode","2007-07-28 17:03:33"
6907,530,"Hey\,\
\
Sorry about the delay in responding.  Somehow I didn't notice I had email in my box on djangobooks.  I'll send the jazz book under seperate email.  \
\
Mark",6907,"BBCode","2007-09-21 22:47:23"
6908,530,"Hey\,\
\
Sorry about the delay in responding.  Somehow I didn't notice I had email in my box on djangobooks.  I'll send the jazz book under seperate email.  \
\
Mark",6908,"BBCode","2007-09-21 22:47:23"
6913,58,"HI:\
\
I have a Park Encore with upgraded woods/tuners/case\, and Bigtone\, for $2950. I\"m in Salt Lake City. Let me know if you have questions or want to see pics.\
\
Charlie",6913,"BBCode","2007-09-22 11:43:03"
6916,1335,"Hi Ya Charlie\,\
\
thanks for the info. I'm checking out some Collins\, Dupont and a DellArte tomorrow morning. I've been advised to stay away from guitars with the Bigtone installed. The price is going away from my $2\,500 limit and so not sure if this is the guitar for me.\
\
Jeff",6916,"BBCode","2007-09-22 16:35:18"
6917,58,"Hi Jeff:\
\
Have fun checking those out. I've owned 4 Dell'Artes\, 1 Collins\, and 1 Dupont (along with several others)!.\
\
I wouldn't be afraid to buy a guitar with a Bigtone - many guitars have them. The main thing is that the bridge be compatible with the guitar. The Dell'Arte bigtones are in dense ebony\, while the Park and Dupont ones are in ebonized rosewood\, which is much lighter in weight. Michael Collins used rosewood as well.\
\
Charlie",6913,"BBCode","2007-09-23 11:51:31"
6920,1335,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
juts got back and made some portable hi quality wavs with all 4 guitars. I am comparing in a multi track sequencer.\
\
I DID like the Dupont selmer style I must say but the Collins Favino was really a bit warmer without it sounding too close to a flatop in timbre. It would be $2400 if I go with that.\
\
I'm going to Schoenbergs on Tuesday to try out a Moustache Selmer. I wish you were closer as I would love to try your guitar as well since hearing is believing - Bigtone or not.\
\
Jeff",6916,"BBCode","2007-09-23 12:10:33"
6921,58,"Hey Jeff:\
\
You're lucky to have several close by to try! Let me know what you get.\
\
Charlie",6913,"BBCode","2007-09-23 15:05:25"
6923,1335,"HI JOn\,\
\
thanks for the info! Priced right it seems. I'm going to visit carlj in a nearby town to check out two Collins Favino-style instruments and also to play his Dupont and Hommage that he owns. I think I'll really be able to get a good handle on the scope of this project of mine after this Sunday.",6923,"BBCode","2007-09-21 09:32:42"
6927,70,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
Thought you might want this.\
\
You are one mean-looking motherfucker! \
\
Send it to someone who owes you some money.\
\
talk to you soon\
\
Troy",6927,"BBCode","2007-09-24 00:11:24"
6928,70,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
Thought you might want this.\
\
You are one mean-looking motherfucker! \
\
Send it to someone who owes you some money.\
\
talk to you soon\
\
Troy",6928,"BBCode","2007-09-24 00:11:24"
6930,1090,"ok\, well trade it is. All this for some plecs i've been using a button like literally a button to practice with because i havn't got a proper one lol doesn't sound toop bad either.\
\
I have nearly every Guitar/techniques magazine in the last 5years. with cd's\, i have the integrale Django (every Django tune recorded i could copy that for u shhh!)\
\
I have quite afew GJ books\, also plenty of jazz\, tommy emmanuell and slide guitar stuff.\
\
Anything Beatles beaing so close to home. cd's\, books\, biog\, archives\, bootlegs\,\
\
GJ videos\, lots of.\
\
If any of them seem of interest just say man.\
\
Ash.",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-20 12:10:31"
6931,346,"Fear Not Ashley\,  I'll put the pics in the mail today! As far as trading goes\, I'd definitely be interested in the Integral stuff. What vids do you have? And lastly\, would you have the Dec. 2003 issue of Guitar Player mag. with the Bireli interview/lesson? Also\, the magazine/cd that you speak of\, is it Gypsy jazz? I'm not in a huge hurry so just give me a more detailed list and we'll work from there. But definitely keep an eye outfor the plecs! Cheers\, Rick",6627,"BBCode","2007-09-24 11:56:06"
6942,1090,"Ok wonderful stuff! I can sort out a list soon\, just moving house so everything is everywhere and i can't find nothing lol I can box you off the Integral and if i can find it i do have 2Bireli guitar Mags but i'm hesitent to let them go because for one they're in french and thats where i got them from (france) and 2\, it holds sentimental value to me being the first Gypsy Jazz book i got. But you won't be dissapointed what i send you either way.\
\
I can't remember if i gave you an address and it could be my old one if i did! \
\
the correct address is below\, i'll giv you 2 just in case you havn't sent them yet.\
\
My work: which is my preference.\
Ashley Duncan\
Currys Digital\
2St Johns Pavement\
Birkenhead\
Merseyside\
England\
CH412YB\
\
AND MY NEW Home  ADDRESS:\
Ashley Duncan\
16 Maybank Road\
Tranmere\
Merseyside\
CH417HG\
\
If you have sent them\, and its to 16 haddon road\, rock ferry just let me know and i'll tell the new owners to pass them on. NO probs either way and i'll let you know when they arrive.\
\
C U!\
Ash.",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-25 07:00:01"
6943,58,"Hi Tom:\
\
If you're interested in a Park\, let me know. I've been close to posting my 2001 Encore with Bigtone\, as I have an AJL coming next month. It's in excellent condition\, with Gilbert tuners\, Madagascar rosewood back and sides\, and European spruce top\, with deluxe case. I would probably ask $2900.\
\
Charlie",6943,"BBCode","2007-09-25 16:50:15"
6945,9,"Hi Oscar\,\
\
I'll give you $1\,400 for it. Let me know if you're interested.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",6945,"BBCode","2007-09-25 19:05:12"
6948,60,"Hi Michael\,\
Is that a typo?  1400?\
No thanks!\
Chris",6948,"BBCode","2007-09-25 19:13:27"
6949,9,"Hi Chris....yes\, I'd take it for $1\,400. We buy and/or trade them at that value all the time. No problem if you want more...just thought I'd let you know what we offer.\
\
thanks\,\
\
-Michael",6945,"BBCode","2007-09-25 19:37:19"
6951,11,"hey\, do you know my friend Pete Nairio-Redmond\, who moved to Cleveland last year from Portland?  I think he plays a Hommage also but I am not sure if he still plays it or not...",6951,"BBCode","2007-09-26 10:36:51"
6953,1335,"Hi Carl\,\
\
Hope you're well. I enjoyed hanging out with you trying your guitars and am enjoying the playback of them. My hunches were correct I'm still liking the 2007 Collins and the Dupont. What model is that Dupont? Anyway\, I went to Tiburon and played the Moustache selmer and it was not a very impressive or authentic sound to me. Certainly not like the Dupont and even projection wise it just didn't do it for me.\
\
So I'm wondering if we can strike a deal with either the 07 Collins or the Dupont? I know you're still not sure of selling it but in lieu of this could you take $2\,200 for the Collins? And would be interested in playing together in the future? You're close by and have a great vibe for this music. Let me know and I understand if your budget is more restrictive. I'm trying to keep mine to $2\,000.\
\
Thanks and keep in touch\
Jeff",6953,"BBCode","2007-09-26 12:20:59"
6955,60,"If he is \"pete from cleveland\" then I got a PM from him but have not had a chance to meet him.  Reminds me I should look him up\, thanks.",6951,"BBCode","2007-09-26 14:17:17"
6956,60,"If he is \"pete from cleveland\" then I got a PM from him but have not had a chance to meet him.  Reminds me I should look him up\, thanks.",6956,"BBCode","2007-09-26 14:17:17"
6957,431,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I enjoyed meeting you and hanging out with you as well.\
\
The Dupont is the Vieille Reserve model (often called VR for short).  Essentially\, this is the best model Maurice Dupont makes.  He supposedly makes them himself\, using 40 plus year old tone woods\, using the same specifications and some of the original tools as the Selmers.  They are widely regarded by many as the best Selmer style guitar currently being made today.  In my opinion\, the guitar you played has the best Selmer style tone I've personally every played.  The one you played is #10\, from 2002\, and was one of the first batch made.  He's probably only made about 80 or so of them and I've never played another for comparison.  I recently spoke with Jacques Mazzolini (Maurice Dupont's US dealer) about getting one.  The new price is currently $7500 (ouch!) when they are available.  I picked this one up a few months ago (from the classifieds here) for $5900.  As much as I like the sound\, I am sort of ambivalent about it because of the neck doesn't fit my hand well.  I know it's a lot\, but if you were willing to pay what I paid for it\, I'd consider selling it. \
\
As for the 2007 Collins\, I'd be willing to meet you half way at $2300.\
\
Let me know what you think.\
\
I think I'd be great to get together and play.\
\
If you'd like\, feel free to call me at 650-776-1700.\
\
Best wishes\,\
Carl",6876,"BBCode","2007-09-26 19:13:33"
6959,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys][/url]",6959,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:06:34"
6960,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6960,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:10:24"
6961,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys][/url]",6961,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:06:34"
6962,1297,"Dear David:\
Welcome to Chicago. We have a Django Jam here in Oak Park every 2nd Friday of the month (although next month in October it will be on the 3rd Friday of the month). \
\
So the best thing is probably for you to give me a call and we can talk further\, but you're always welcome at our jam. \
\
call me at 708.445.1651\
\
thanks\,\
Bob Althouse",6959,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:13:33"
6963,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6963,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:15:58"
6964,1297,"Dear David:\
Welcome to Chicago. We have a Django Jam here in Oak Park every 2nd Friday of the month (although next month in October it will be on the 3rd Friday of the month). \
\
So the best thing is probably for you to give me a call and we can talk further\, but you're always welcome at our jam. \
\
call me at 708.445.1651\
\
thanks\,\
Bob Althouse",6964,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:13:33"
6965,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6965,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:17:24"
6966,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6966,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:17:46"
6967,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6967,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:18:28"
6968,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6968,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:18:46"
6970,1090,"Hey man\, plecs arrived today\, nice and quick that! absolutely super can't wait to finish work\, get a six pack in and get going. I'll sort out the list for you asap. \
They look great! Cheers!!!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-28 05:57:17"
6971,346,"I can't believe it!! It took just as long to get from here to England as it does from here to California.  I'm glad you like them\,and by all means\, have a couple of cold ones for me. ( by the way\, what sort of beer do drink there in Liverpool? Any local recomendations?) Cheers\, Rick",6627,"BBCode","2007-09-28 11:21:38"
6975,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6961,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:17:24"
6977,917,"Hi David\, \
\
I am a neophyte to the gypsy jazz idiom with only about a year under my belt\, and that includes several months away from it just to recharge (I was practicing so much that I got a little burned out on it).  I'm afraid that I'm not really aware of much of a scene outside of Alphonso and Swing Gitan but as you mentioned\, there is a Djangofest in town so there are obviously other people involved and interested.  I did try to take a class with Alphonso at the Old Town School of Folk Music but it proved an exercise in frustration and I convinced myself that I had better woodshed a bit longer before I venture out in public.  However\, I know that is the best way to learn and I would like to get more involved in the community (provided there is one).\
\
I would like to hear more about your experience wth gypsy jazz and I should point out that there is a fantastic show coming to town next month:\
\
 [url=http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=3\,11\,6\,1&EventID=9103]http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=3\,11\,6\,1&EventID=9103[/url]\
\
Take care and hope to hear from you soon.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help!\
\
Scott",6965,"BBCode","2007-09-28 13:55:09"
6978,917,"Hi David\, \
\
I am a neophyte to the gypsy jazz idiom with only about a year under my belt\, and that includes several months away from it just to recharge (I was practicing so much that I got a little burned out on it).  I'm afraid that I'm not really aware of much of a scene outside of Alphonso and Swing Gitan but as you mentioned\, there is a Djangofest in town so there are obviously other people involved and interested.  I did try to take a class with Alphonso at the Old Town School of Folk Music but it proved an exercise in frustration and I convinced myself that I had better woodshed a bit longer before I venture out in public.  However\, I know that is the best way to learn and I would like to get more involved in the community (provided there is one).\
\
I would like to hear more about your experience wth gypsy jazz and I should point out that there is a fantastic show coming to town next month:\
\
 [url=http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=3\,11\,6\,1&EventID=9103]http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=3\,11\,6\,1&EventID=9103[/url]\
\
Take care and hope to hear from you soon.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help!\
\
Scott",6965,"BBCode","2007-09-28 13:55:40"
6982,627,"Scott\, \
Thanks for the reply.  I hadn't heard about the Symphony Center concert\, so that's a big help.  I should return the favor by letting you in on a free show in Aurora\, IL at Aurora University.  John Jorgenson is performing Oct. 20th. [url=http://www.aurora.edu/artsandideas/jorgenson.htm]http://www.aurora.edu/artsandideas/jorgenson.htm[/url]\
\
I've been playing this style for about 3 years now\, and I've been to a couple of \"Django in June\" festivals in Massachusetts.  I formed a band while I was living in Upstate NY\, and I'm hooked on this music.  I feel that I am just starting to come into my own with this style.  I have about most of the technique down\, but I just need to work on my speed and ease of playing.  I have recently begun in earnest transcribing some of my favorite solos.  I think that's the best lesson.  I've found that practicing arpeggios and runs is great in the beginning\, but learning how the masters put it all together is priceless.\
Will you be making it out to any of the festivities in Chicago this week?\
Hope to meet you in person some time.  Keep pickin'.\
David",6965,"BBCode","2007-09-28 15:28:13"
6987,248,"John\,\
Sure I do- at home- and I think I can attach one here- but if not its on this website as a video:\
[url=http://www.ensemblezaiti.com/uk/disco.html]http://www.ensemblezaiti.com/uk/disco.html[/url]\
Thanks\, you were pretty damn cool yourself. . . I'll be in touch soon- and at this point we are going to come back next year to the festival (with the goal that in 2-3 yrs we'll be on the bill). \
Cheers\,\
B.",6987,"BBCode","2007-09-29 10:57:23"
6991,332,"Hi Vic\,\
        You played at my house in Sacramento about 2 years ago with George Cole.  I know someone who might be able to go to this gig in SF this weekend.  When and where is it?\
\
Thanks.\
\
--Elva",6991,"BBCode","2007-09-29 11:45:24"
6992,332,"Hi Vic\,\
        You played at my house in Sacramento about 2 years ago with George Cole.  I know someone who might be able to go to this gig in SF this weekend.  When and where is it?\
\
Thanks.\
\
--Elva",6992,"BBCode","2007-09-29 11:45:24"
6993,181,"Hi Elva\,\
\
I don't believe they are playing another show. They played last night in Mill Valley and mentioned that it was their last show before flying back to Paris. I'll let you know if I find out anything else\, though!\
\
-v",6993,"BBCode","2007-09-29 11:50:48"
6994,181,"Hi Elva\,\
\
I don't believe they are playing another show. They played last night in Mill Valley and mentioned that it was their last show before flying back to Paris. I'll let you know if I find out anything else\, though!\
\
-v",6994,"BBCode","2007-09-29 11:50:48"
6995,332,"Hi Vic\,\
\
Well\, too bad.  We'll have to catch them next time.\
\
Thanks.\
--Elva",6993,"BBCode","2007-09-29 11:54:45"
6997,332,"Hi Vic\,\
\
Well\, too bad.  We'll have to catch them next time.\
\
Thanks.\
--Elva",6997,"BBCode","2007-09-29 11:54:45"
6998,1090,"haha i know! over here your lucky if your post doesn't get knicked! never mind delivered. Thanks again for that.\
\
Ok ale. Well i like to have the odd few\, mumblin Django over my drunken ramblings\, Over here there are; \
\
'real ale' (cast\, home brew etc\, cheap stuff etc when your skint) \
'Stella' (Wifebeater - most people drink it)\
'Becks' 'fosters' 'bud' Average stuff/lager when you need a change.\
\
Turkish ale is good\, 'Effes' is the best taste.\
Then the imported stuff\, LefF\, stronenberg\, wolfenstein (spelling :? ) wolfblast ETC are strong expensive drinks. \
'Brandy' randy. \
'Rum' me chum.\
Vodka sick.\
\
Then there is Skol\, and Skol Super. This is the stuff for the smackheads\, Tramps\, scruff's and scallys alike.\
\
I'm tucking into 4cheap cans tonight\, me gitane\, and then me bird.\
\
 :lol:\
\
ps will get that list to you soon!",6865,"BBCode","2007-09-28 13:39:00"
6999,346,"I had no idea you'd have Bud there.  I'm lucky that here we have a specialty wine/beer store and that's where I get my UK brews. I'm addicted to Boddington's but ofcourse my old stand by is Newcastle. Here's a note to the wise though\,  avoid Spanish beer at all costs! In my experience\, the folks that know about good wine i.e.\, the French\,Italians and the Spanish know nothing about beer!! Oh well\, enjoy the picks and avoid the Skol!",6627,"BBCode","2007-09-29 13:31:55"
7000,248,"Troy\,\
(and Julie and Ali)\,\
Thanks so much for putting us up. Your generosity and hospitality astounds us\, it was an amazing week\, and thanks so much for everything- Eve and I both enjoyed staying there\, for the talks\, the company\, the music and everything. . . Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing you in NY in a few weeks. Try not to go to crazy at work! \
Thanks immensely for everything\,\
Your friends\,\
Ben (and Eve!)",7000,"BBCode","2007-09-29 19:24:31"
7007,155,"Hi Jon\,\
\
Marc Schwartz here. Great to see and djam with you at Langley this year. Do you have Greg Guntner's ph # or e-mail address. i may have a gig for him in the midwest.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",7007,"BBCode","2007-09-30 10:51:00"
7012,155,"Thanks Jon. You and I did get to djam a little with Pat Ciliberto at the coffee shop. I'm still wired from the free espresso!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",7007,"BBCode","2007-09-30 12:56:52"
7013,11,"Ok\, that \"Pequito\" song is also track #2  on Ninine Garcia's album \"My Dream Is Love\" .\
\
I also found a live version of it\, played by ritary\, from djangofest 2004 that I have...\
\
thanks.  i look forward to next year then!\
\
another song I am really into (introduced to me at Djangofest) is called \"le Supplique\" \, played by Rodolphe Raffalli on his George Brassens album.\
\
[url=http://www.pbase.com/djangofan/image/86384799/medium.jpg]http://www.pbase.com/djangofan/image/86 ... medium.jpg[/url] \
\
-jon",6987,"BBCode","2007-09-30 13:02:13"
7016,11,"ben\,\
\
crap\, i forgot the chords to Paquito and i am having a hard time figuring them out.   i keep coming up with the chords for the A part of For Sephora but i must be wrong?  can you remind me on the chords for Paquito?\
\
-Jon",6987,"BBCode","2007-09-30 13:12:13"
7018,155,"The one in LA is a drag.  No place to Djam. Expensive . Hard to get to.  Mediocre venue etc. The one in Mill Valley\, while not as good as Langley is worthwhile. I'll be there. You should check it out.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",7007,"BBCode","2007-09-30 15:27:56"
7022,48,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
I just wanted to take a moment to personally express my appreciation to you for making this year's DjangoFest NorthWest a truly special occasion. Thank you so much for sitting in on our set with Larry Coryell. You are truly a fantastic artist\, and it was an honor to perform on the same stage with you!\
\
I've posted some video clips (privately - no one but those who I give this URL to can access the video) of our set at DjangoFest. If you would like me to burn it to DVD and mail you a complete copy\, please let me know. The Limehouse clip seems to work better if it is downloaded to one's hard disk first\, the others should work within your web browser. I posted these for our private use\, and plan to take them down failrly soon. \
\
The video tape ran out midway through Joyspring\, so we're missing part of that\, as well as the Minor Swing finale. Bummer!\
\
Here are the videos:\
\
[url=http://hcpatdjangofestnw2007.blogspot.com/]http://hcpatdjangofestnw2007.blogspot.com/[/url]\
\
If you're curious\, you can listen to some audio clips of our\
DjangoFest Mill Valley set with Mimi Fox here:\
\
[url=http://hcpatdjangofest.blogspot.com/]http://hcpatdjangofest.blogspot.com/[/url]\
\
One final note\, as a \"Member of the family\,\" I would like to offer the services of my website [url=http://www.djangology.net]www.djangology.net[/url] to you. I would be happy to post concert\, CD\, Book and other announcements for you\, at your convenience. My site gets about 20\,000 hits internationally (about 1/2 US and 1/2 from Europe) per month.\
\
Once again\, thanks! I hope is well with you!\
\
Warmest regards\,\
\
Jack \"MontereyJacques\" Fields\
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\
p.s. apologies for sending this to your MySpace site - I don;t know which e-mail you check more often.\
\
--\
Visit me online at:\
\
[url=http://www.djangology.net]www.djangology.net[/url]\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/montereyjacques]www.myspace.com/montereyjacques[/url]\
\
\
No matter where you go\, there you are.",7022,"BBCode","2007-09-30 22:06:13"
7024,627,"Scott\, \
Thanks for the reply.  I hadn't heard about the Symphony Center concert\, so that's a big help.  I should return the favor by letting you in on a free show in Aurora\, IL at Aurora University.  John Jorgenson is performing Oct. 20th. [url=http://www.aurora.edu/artsandideas/jorgenson.htm]http://www.aurora.edu/artsandideas/jorgenson.htm[/url]\
\
I've been playing this style for about 3 years now\, and I've been to a couple of \"Django in June\" festivals in Massachusetts.  I formed a band while I was living in Upstate NY\, and I'm hooked on this music.  I feel that I am just starting to come into my own with this style.  I have about most of the technique down\, but I just need to work on my speed and ease of playing.  I have recently begun in earnest transcribing some of my favorite solos.  I think that's the best lesson.  I've found that practicing arpeggios and runs is great in the beginning\, but learning how the masters put it all together is priceless.\
Will you be making it out to any of the festivities in Chicago this week?\
Hope to meet you in person some time.  Keep pickin'.\
David",6961,"BBCode","2007-09-28 15:28:13"
7025,917,"David\, \
\
My employer's huge annual meeting is in Mid-October every year and I always seem to miss Gypsy Jazz fest by about a week -  thanks for the reminder!  I'd like to try to see Wrembel at the Green Mill but I'll have to play that one by ear.  I'll definitely get out to one of the shows\, though.\
\
That Jorgenson show sounds good\, too.  I play a gitane JJ and I'd love to hear how a great player can make a gitane sound!  I really gotta get back into the GJ thing and these shows will more than likely get me motivated.  \
\
Scott",6965,"BBCode","2007-10-01 09:20:40"
7027,627,"Wrembel is really good.  I've seen him a few times.  I'll be interested to find out what his new lineup is.  He used to play with a funky washboard percussionist and a really great bass player\, but they recently dissolved that lineup.  \
Definitely check Jorgenson out.  He is a great player and a showman to boot.  And you can't beat the price\, free.\
I'd like to go to the jam tomorrow night.  I'm eager to meet some other players around here.  You should come if you can.\
Take care\,\
David",6965,"BBCode","2007-10-01 10:27:18"
7028,627,"Wrembel is really good.  I've seen him a few times.  I'll be interested to find out what his new lineup is.  He used to play with a funky washboard percussionist and a really great bass player\, but they recently dissolved that lineup.  \
Definitely check Jorgenson out.  He is a great player and a showman to boot.  And you can't beat the price\, free.\
I'd like to go to the jam tomorrow night.  I'm eager to meet some other players around here.  You should come if you can.\
Take care\,\
David",6961,"BBCode","2007-10-01 10:27:18"
7029,917,"Jorgenson is free?!?  Wow\, I hadn't noticed that.  I'm there.  I thinkg the jam would actually be pretty informative\, if just to see who else is out there playing this music.  I'll see if I can [i]swing[/i] that\, hehe.  I dare not bring a guitar though.\
\
scott",6965,"BBCode","2007-10-01 10:31:51"
7032,627,"Scott\, maybe you should bring your guitar just in [i]case[/i].  You don't have to take it out of its case. \
David",6965,"BBCode","2007-10-01 11:06:22"
7033,248,"John\,\
em9 to  c7 or cmaj7 for intro (the ritary band intro!)\
then\
em9/em9/c7/c7/am7/b7/em9/b7/ (a section)\
am7/d7/bm7/e7/c#m7/f#7/f#m7b5/B7 (bridge)\
\
aaba . . .thats it.\
Cheers\,\
Sorry for the delay.\
B/",6987,"BBCode","2007-10-02 16:16:20"
7036,925,"Here are a couple:\
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=simon&w=19858224@N00]http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=simon&w=19858224@N00[/url]\
\
-matt",7036,"BBCode","2007-10-03 06:55:50"
7037,925,"Here are a couple:\
\
[url=http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=simon&w=19858224@N00]http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=simon&w=19858224@N00[/url]\
\
-matt",7037,"BBCode","2007-10-03 06:55:50"
7039,332,"Thanks Matt.  Those are really good!\
\
--Elva",7039,"BBCode","2007-10-03 07:02:55"
7041,9,"Hey Ben...nice to meet you too! Thanks for coming all the way from NYC.\
\
See you next year!!\
\
'm",7041,"BBCode","2007-10-03 09:14:10"
7042,627,"Scott\, maybe you should bring your guitar just in [i]case[/i].  You don't have to take it out of its case. \
David",6961,"BBCode","2007-10-01 11:06:22"
7044,726,"Hi Robert\, in fact I remember meeting you at namm this year and talking to you about child adoption in China. Congrats on your second child. I may be doing such a thing in the next few years\, I'd like to anyway. Also my fiancee is Chinese and I speak the Mandarin fluently as well. I wonder if you remember me?\
\
I'll be relocating back to the states at the end of the year. I'll send you some recordings of the two gypsy jazz groups I play in. Maybe we can play the next year's fest down there. \
\
Take care\,\
Doug Martin (I'm a friend of Paul Mehling\, Jack Fields\, Marc Schwartz\, and a lot of other guys we both know)",7044,"BBCode","2007-10-04 00:12:18"
7046,1260,"The title is: j'attendrai (means: I will wait)",7046,"BBCode","2007-10-04 14:35:58"
7048,1352,"Hot Club of Marin Club- Monday\, October 29  @  142 Throckmorton in Mill Valley\, CA \
Doors@7:30PM\, Concert@ 9PM $15 admission\, $10 club \
membership for the first two meetings (there is no requirement for \
membership to attend). \
We're going to host a club/gig/meeting/ jam for all who are interested in Le \
Jazz Hot.  All musicians who come and join will break up into groups\, there'll be a featured artist\, HCM will start things out\, and then every group will get \
to play a few tunes on stage for a recital\, not necessarily in that order. Membership will have it's priveleges with a newsletter\, discounts and goodies\, etc.",7048,"BBCode","2007-10-04 19:11:53"
7062,563,"Azrel\, I have a D-500 as well\, and since buying a Manouche Orchestre\, I no longer need it. It used to belong to Lou Reed and Richard Hell and the Voidoids guitarist Bob Quine\, who Rolling Stone put in the top 100 of all time. I paid $550 for it and I would like to get that in return. You can surely find a cheaper one\, so I guess you would want to decide if having a minor celebrity guitar is worth the difference. I have not altered the guitar at all from when Bob owned it\, wanting to keep it \"original\". Bob only added strap buttons. otherwise it is as shipped from the factory. I played a numebr of Bob's guitars after his death\, and this one was my clear favorite. There are photos in a thread on the forum under classifieds. I'll have to look\, but I can find them for you if you would be interested. \
\
Let me know. Feel free to call as well if you would wish to discuss. My number is (856)983-3619.\
\
Michael Bauer",7062,"BBCode","2007-10-05 15:15:13"
7072,1090,"just letting you know i'll have a list for you sorted this weekend. Manage to find my GJ box with the stuff in\, there's that many random boxes due to me movin house\, all hectic. Anyway there you go. \
PS\
tortoise is loving its new home.\
\
pss if you check seller 'bangonthedoortwice' on ebay.co.uk\, you may like some of the things i'm putting up for sale.\
Let me know and i'll probably be able to sort something out.",7072,"BBCode","2007-10-05 14:17:23"
7073,9,"Hi Raphael\,\
\
You live in Paris\, correct? RF Charles has a Jazques Favino I'm interested in. It looks a bit beat up\, but if it sounds and plays well\, then I might take it.\
\
Here it is: [url=http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/PhotosInstruments/Favino74.html]http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/PhotosInst ... ino74.html[/url]\
\
If you get a chance to try it let me know...\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",7073,"BBCode","2007-10-06 15:46:10"
7076,1353,"Does the guitar come with a case?\
\
Also\, I was just wondering if you've played or heard anything about the manouche 12 fret D hole?  I'm curious to know how it compares with the D-500.",7076,"BBCode","2007-10-07 01:01:13"
7077,135,"I had bought and customized a case for Selmer style guitars which I would sell for an additional $70. I've never played the Manouche\, but I read somewhere that they get their bodies from the same place from which the Gitanes originate. \
Best\,\
Alex",7077,"BBCode","2007-10-07 07:21:20"
7080,1353,"I just realized there are two seperate threads for your D-holes and the prices are different for your D-500.  I'm guessing that the more expensive price of $700 something is the correct price.  Just for clarification\, how much are you selling the D-500 for without shipping or the case added?",7076,"BBCode","2007-10-07 11:02:14"
7081,135,"I'm not sure how that got erased from the post...\
With the Waverlys and the Dupont bridge\, I'm selling it for $700. This is the cost without shipping or the case.\
Best\,\
Alex",7077,"BBCode","2007-10-07 18:17:39"
7082,996,"Hello\,\
\
Sorry I havent responded in so long\, I rarely go the djangobooks website anymore. I am selling the Dupont on consignment at [url=http://www.12fret.com]www.12fret.com[/url] in the used section under steel string.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",5988,"BBCode","2007-10-08 05:46:59"
7087,996,"Hello\,\
\
Sorry I havent responded in so long\, I rarely go the djangobooks website anymore. I am selling the Dupont on consignment at [url=http://www.12fret.com]www.12fret.com[/url] in the used section under steel string.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",7087,"BBCode","2007-10-08 05:46:59"
7089,1006,"I have a Mateos 452 with the widest neck of any guitar I have seen.\
This is handmade in Spain\, which I purchased from Alain Cola about a year and a half ago.\
Has a bigtone pickup and sounds great.\
I paid $2600 and will sell it for $1800 with shipping.\
Let me know if you have any interest.\
Thanks\,\
Chubby",7089,"BBCode","2007-10-09 04:40:43"
7091,1090,"hi mate\, \
right finally i got my ass in to gear.\
here's what i can do for you;\
\
- Integrale collection (i can put EVERY Django song on a DVD-Audio for you)\
- Django Reinhardt DVD (all his known footage\, stochelo/jimmy rosenberg footage)\
- Rosenberg trio dvd concert\
- Oscar Aléman Dvd (2d) also two cd's.\
- Romané & Stochelo Rosenberg Documentary (in french)\
\
Then i've got about 20 random Gypsy Jazz albums if your interested\, i can put on Dvd aswel. Alot of bireli\, angelo debarre and Boulou & Elios Ferré\, joesph Reinhardt\, Rosenberg etc\
\
See what you fancy then get back to me...",6865,"BBCode","2007-10-08 10:57:50"
7093,118,"Hey Caleb\,\
\
No sweat man\, glad you got the gig!  Keep playin.  Always feel free to ask if you need something...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",7093,"BBCode","2007-10-09 15:30:21"
7094,155,"Hi Elva\,\
\
Marc from Hot Club Pacific here. I did not get a chance to say hi to you at George Cole's Django night in Berkeley last week. Hope you enjoyed the show. Playing with Julian Smedley is a treat for us. How did you like the Coryell shows? (We pushed the envelope with him a little for sure)\
\
Most (if not all) of the Pictures from the slide show at DFNW were taken by Scott Bookman of the Gadjo Playboys. If you can't contact him through their website let me know and I'll send him an email asking about the pics.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",7094,"BBCode","2007-10-09 17:05:44"
7098,332,"Hi Marc\,\
        Yeah\, I loved the Berkeley Djangofest!  It was all really good.  I missed Cafe Americain\, but I'm sure I can catch them sometime soon.  I really enjoyed the shows with Larry Coryell!  I had heard him before at Jazz Alley in Seattle and what a great player.  You guys did a really outstanding job!  I liked his wife's voice\, too.\
        I'll go to Scott's web-site.  I have met him before and I'll check with him for the slide show.\
\
Thanks.\
--Elva",7098,"BBCode","2007-10-09 18:28:22"
7105,925,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I am looking to buy a Wood Tailpiece Insert for a gypsy guitar that is missing one.  Do you know where I might find something like that without having to buy a whole new tailpiece?\
\
-Matt Bergstrom\
Portland\, OR",7105,"BBCode","2007-10-09 22:14:03"
7112,1353,"Hey\, this is Andres.   I just wanted to let you know that I met with Robert and played both the orchestre and jazz models. I was impressed with the orchestre but surprising I ended up getting the jazz.  The neck and length of the jazz felt much more comfortable to me.  I don't think I realized how different the two guitars would feel.  The D hole was pretty awesome and it was a hard decision.  Eventually I want to get a good 12 fret d hole but since I can only get one guitar right now I think that the jazz makes more sense. It really sings when you go up the neck and I love that.  \
\
I felt kind of bad taking the jazz because Robert really liked this specific guitar and wanted to buy it himself.  He was really trying to get me to buy the orchestre from the beginning.  He asked me to write a review and I probably will although I don't have much to compare it to.  \
\
I've been playing the guitar all day today.  I can see why people get obsessed with this style because the guitars are really fun to play.\
\
Thanks for your help.  Keep in touch.",7076,"BBCode","2007-10-10 20:34:14"
7113,563,"Well done! I told you I play my Jazz more than the Orchestre\, although right now I have been playing the 12 fret for over a week exclusively. I think you'll find the Jazz a pretty versatile guitar. I know I love mine. \
\
Congrats and welcome to the Manouche brotherhood! Keep in touch and let me know how ou are progressing. And if you ever have a question I can answer or just want to talk GJ\, never hesitate to call. \
\
And if you ever meet anyone who'd want the Quine D-500\, be sure to send 'em my way. That guiatr needs to find a good home.\
\
Cheers!",7062,"BBCode","2007-10-10 21:30:23"
7115,925,"The chipped one would work for me.  It is going in a Cigano tailpiece\, do you think it would fit?\
\
-Matt",7105,"BBCode","2007-10-10 08:41:28"
7121,1090,"Hi\, \
\
i have to say that is one sexy looking guitar! It just ooozes the right vibe\, Oh how i wish i could afford this. \
Have it been sold yet?\
\
 :D",7121,"BBCode","2007-10-11 11:55:36"
7122,1090,"Hi\, \
\
i have to say that is one sexy looking guitar! It just ooozes the right vibe\, Oh how i wish i could afford this. \
Have it been sold yet?\
\
 :D",7122,"BBCode","2007-10-11 11:55:36"
7123,934,"Not yet...I've got three guys \"on the fence\" right now saving up cash...they understand that the first guy with the moola gets it.\
\
I've also started to fall back in love with it\, so haven't been too pushy...I don't NEED to sell it...just a nagging wife situation is all.",7121,"BBCode","2007-10-11 12:06:07"
7125,1006,"I have a Mateos 452 with the widest neck of any guitar I have seen.\
This is handmade in Spain\, which I purchased from Alain Cola about a year and a half ago.\
Has a bigtone pickup and sounds great.\
I paid $2600 and will sell it for $1800 with shipping.\
Let me know if you have any interest.\
Thanks\,\
Chubby",7125,"BBCode","2007-10-09 04:40:43"
7126,1090,"Please don't deforce the guitar\, i'll send you one and you can say your getting rid of that one instead if that makes your wife happy :-) \
That beast looks so good now. \
Anway It might not like its new fingers  :cry:  :cry:  :cry: \
\
how much is it in GBR out of curiosity? Only answere if you know off the top of your head\, don't go searching coz i blatanly can't afford it lol.\
\
Cheers!\
Ash.",7126,"BBCode","2007-10-11 15:55:10"
7128,1017,"Like I said\, I'm willing to consider any guitar with a wide neck.\
Please send me more infos\, photos\, etc (sound\, maybe ?)\
at :\
jpbat at cooptel dot qc dot ca\
thanks\
jean-paul",7128,"BBCode","2007-10-11 15:57:38"
7130,1006,"This is a handmade guitar\, made in spain by Geronimo Mateos\, he also made the Gallato guitars a few years ago.\
Laminated Palissandre back and sides\, solid spruce top\, walnut neck\, ebony fingerboard\, bridge and mustaches.  Long scale oval whole with no truss rod makes this guitar very light\,  lots of tone and volume.   This also has a bigtone pickup installed.  1 and 7/8ths inches at zero fret\,  2 and 1/4 inches at 12th fret plenty wide for big hands.  DR tailpiece and what looks like Gotoh open tuners.\
Angelo Debarre plays this type of guitar on cds\,  Come into my swing\,  Entre Amis\,  and  Memoires.  These were from a limited production so few were made.   Michael H and Alain Cola were selling them for around $2500 or so.  I got all this info from the original sales ticket from Cola.  \
I can send some pics and a recording of me playing it if you would like but I need to take some pics still.  Email would be easier than these pms.\
\
Thanks\,\
Gary Hunt\
email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gjch55@sbcglobal.net\">gjch55@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->",7089,"BBCode","2007-10-11 16:25:26"
7132,346,"Hey Ashley\, Thanks for getting back. OK\,.. Here's my offer\, Howzabout a copy of the Integrale #19\, the Rosenberg/Romane vid and a Boulou/Elios of your choosing (maybe Relax and Enjoy?).....sound fair?",6627,"BBCode","2007-10-11 17:29:43"
7133,1006,"This is a handmade guitar\, made in spain by Geronimo Mateos\, he also made the Gallato guitars a few years ago.\
Laminated Palissandre back and sides\, solid spruce top\, walnut neck\, ebony fingerboard\, bridge and mustaches.  Long scale oval whole with no truss rod makes this guitar very light\,  lots of tone and volume.   This also has a bigtone pickup installed.  1 and 7/8ths inches at zero fret\,  2 and 1/4 inches at 12th fret plenty wide for big hands.  DR tailpiece and what looks like Gotoh open tuners.\
Angelo Debarre plays this type of guitar on cds\,  Come into my swing\,  Entre Amis\,  and  Memoires.  These were from a limited production so few were made.   Michael H and Alain Cola were selling them for around $2500 or so.  I got all this info from the original sales ticket from Cola.  \
I can send some pics and a recording of me playing it if you would like but I need to take some pics still.  Email would be easier than these pms.\
\
Thanks\,\
Gary Hunt\
email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gjch55@sbcglobal.net\">gjch55@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->",7125,"BBCode","2007-10-11 16:25:26"
7134,1090,"Please don't deforce the guitar\, i'll send you one and you can say your getting rid of that one instead if that makes your wife happy :-) \
That beast looks so good now. \
Anway It might not like its new fingers  :cry:  :cry:  :cry: \
\
how much is it in GBR out of curiosity? Only answere if you know off the top of your head\, don't go searching coz i blatanly can't afford it lol.\
\
Cheers!\
Ash.",7134,"BBCode","2007-10-11 15:55:10"
7138,726,"Hi Robert\, will anybody from Manouche be presenting at NAMM in Anaheim in January this time? I want to try one of the 14 fret Ds. I will have a new job by then and be relocated back in the US and will attend the show with a couple buddies who are also players. Are you going?\
Thanks.",7138,"BBCode","2007-10-12 22:26:41"
7140,1090,"yep fair enough. I'll get some blank discs tomorrow and ship them out to you on monday post office is shut at the weekend. \
Can you give me your shipping address?\
\
  8)",6865,"BBCode","2007-10-12 10:48:30"
7141,346,"Done Deal Bro'!  My address is as follows: Richard Olivarez\, P.O.Box 137\, Ivy\, Virginia\, 22945 U.S.A.  Thanks again! By the way\, have you sold your guitar?",6627,"BBCode","2007-10-13 08:07:12"
7143,925,"Josh\,\
\
Sounds great\, I will see you at the Wednesday jam.  The guitar is a Cigano\, so hopefully it will fit in that tailpiece.\
\
-Matt",7105,"BBCode","2007-10-13 08:53:02"
7149,548,"are you still interested in selling your Dupont?  I am in Santa Cruz and am interested in possibly switching to a Dupont if it is the right guitar\, picked up on a thread that you were offering one for sale.\
\
Bill Ruskin",7149,"BBCode","2007-10-14 09:23:25"
7150,647,"Yeah\, I was just talking to my son about taking some pics for Djangobooks with the plan of selling it. If you get up this way\,.....I work in the City and live in Mill Valley\,.....and want to see it\, give me a call....415-314-1951\
\
Jeff",7150,"BBCode","2007-10-14 15:51:29"
7153,1302,"Hello\,\
\
My name is Joe and I live in Raleigh and am looking for folks to jam/play/get something regular going/etc. with.\
\
Do you have any interest in chatting about this further?\
\
Joe",7153,"BBCode","2007-10-15 07:10:51"
7154,548,"Hi Jeff\, thanks for the reply\, is this a 12 fret or 14 fret model? I'm pretty committed to the 14 fret neck\, not up to speed on Dupont model numbers...\
\
thanks\
Bill",7149,"BBCode","2007-10-14 17:35:01"
7155,647,"12 fret",7150,"BBCode","2007-10-15 09:02:39"
7163,220,"Hi Dennis hope you are well\
Two things--i got your cd last week(you'll be pleased to know its in every good record shop in London!)Just wanted to say how much i enjoyed it--love \"Oui\" great stuff!\
Also-i notice you said on the other forum that you have Mayo Hubert's tel no--i'm desperate to get his cd either from the man himself or\,if you have\, from you--could you pm me hi tel.no?? i'll get Ducato the gypsy guy i know to phone him.I have lots of stuff for trading.\
..and finally thanks for your nice comments on those videos i posted--i get so frustrated by the insularity of the english scene(the hotclub forum is now a joke)I come in for quite alot of jealosy i'm afraid(Robin does as well)So its great when someone of your abililty says positive things.Any plans to come to the UK again??\
Kind regards\
Stu",7163,"BBCode","2007-10-16 06:56:45"
7165,647,"I have been talking to Leo Eimers on the phone\, (his English is pretty good)\, and am thinking of getting one of his \,....not sure which model\, but I think I want a Favino sized\, 14 fret D-hole. It's hard to spend that kind of money without hearing one first. Might have to make a trip to Holland. That might be fun though. Robin Nolan\, who I heard and talked to twice last month in Mill Valley\, doesn't seem to mind people dropping in to jam when they are over there\,...and then \, who knows?....maybe I'll get a chance to hear the Rosenbergs......that would be worth the price of the ticket\
\
Good luck with your new guitar!!\
I'm curious...Favino? Selmer? VR? Busato?\
Keep swingin'\,\
\
Enrique.[/quote]",7165,"BBCode","2007-10-15 18:01:21"
7166,311,"Hi Fopa\,\
\
I just bought a Dupont MDC 60\, and had a chance to try three other Duponts and they all sounded very different\, I'm glad I went in person and chose the one for me.\
\
I think going to Holland is the way to go.\
Go to Leo Eimer's shop and try a lot of different examples and you'll probably find the right one for you\, and as you said you might see the Rosenbergs in person!!\
Good luck!!\
Let me know how it turns out.\
Enrique.",5735,"BBCode","2007-10-16 12:15:55"
7170,1275,"patenottes sound great but are a train wreck mechanically.  If you want it just for rhythm\, it would be OK.",7170,"BBCode","2007-10-16 14:01:46"
7176,647,"Hi Michael\, You might remember last year I bought a oval hole Gitane for my son\, I think it was the 300 model. He has been making great progress and is now interested in taking up the mandolin as well. I know nothing about them. Can you recomend what makes I should be looking at\,  and do you ever sell mandolins? Thanks in advance\, Jeff",7176,"BBCode","2007-10-16 16:45:03"
7181,442,"Hey\,\
I've got one for sale.  Hardly been played.\
Give me a day on the pics.  Can't do pay pal either.\
J",4668,"BBCode","2007-10-16 15:52:16"
7182,99,"Hi\,\
I have a D-500 for sale. I had a Bigtone pickup installed in it and it sounds\
amazing. However\, I can't sell it for $450.00. It would be closer to $600.00.\
I'm sure you know that these pickups are $195.00 not installed...\
Anyway\, if you are still interested\, please email me:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@cogeco.ca\">clang440@cogeco.ca</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks\,\
Claude",7182,"BBCode","2007-10-16 14:03:33"
7186,872,"Constantine\,\
 Thanks for your reply. I am curious about your statement That Patenottes are a Train wreck Mechanicaly. Could you elaborate a little? \
Is it a craftsmanship issue or do they just lack something as far as sound or construction wise. I am curious because I found a Patenotte 250 the \"kidney hole'\" model for sale. I am mostly attracted by it's unique looks . I am normaly a oval hole fan. I was curious about this particular guitar and I feel at some point I should try a D hole or some thing similar.Of coarse\, this may be a case of you get what you pay for\, and this guitar is around the $700.00 range. So I wonder if it is at least as good as the chinese imports at that price. \
Thanks Again.\
Dave",7186,"BBCode","2007-10-16 19:44:40"
7189,1275,"Hi Dave.  I have played a lot of affordable gyspy guitars.  I think Im a pretty good player\, I just dont have thousands to spend on a guitar.\
Patenottes sound amazing and would probably be good for rhythmn and very minor lead playing.  Like Josh from Djangobooks (check his posts) \, I had an Oval hole Patenotte.  Loved it BUT\,  there was so much tinkering needed in order for it to be right.....and then it really was never right.  The neck was twisted so I couldnt level the frets right\, the bridge was archaic so notes up the neck were not intonated.  An incredible amount of sympathetic ringing was also a problem.  I was unable to get any kind of good amplified sound with several pickup options.  Also\, my 256 costs twice new what your 250 would.  That said\, they are still neat guitars and I bet the D-hole is better sounding\, but if you are planning on this to be your main guitar\, I think it would be very risky.  I think the bean hole is really cool and I would have bought it if it was available when I found my 256 but then again\, the quality issues.  email me here if you have more questions:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deano@mailcan.com\">deano@mailcan.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
\
[quote=\"Argyle Dave\"]Constantine\,\
 Thanks for your reply. I am curious about your statement That Patenottes are a Train wreck Mechanicaly. Could you elaborate a little? \
Is it a craftsmanship issue or do they just lack something as far as sound or construction wise. I am curious because I found a Patenotte 250 the \"kidney hole'\" model for sale. I am mostly attracted by it's unique looks . I am normaly a oval hole fan. I was curious about this particular guitar and I feel at some point I should try a D hole or some thing similar.Of coarse\, this may be a case of you get what you pay for\, and this guitar is around the $700.00 range. So I wonder if it is at least as good as the chinese imports at that price. \
Thanks Again.\
Dave[/quote]",7170,"BBCode","2007-10-17 06:43:31"
7194,1350,"Ace-\
thanks for the fast reply.  If you have some pics go ahead and send them.  I have some time so no rush - this is kind of an early Christmas present.\
Thanks and have a great one!\
\
-Nate",7194,"BBCode","2007-10-17 09:21:23"
7196,1350,"Claude-\
thanks for the reply.  I think that I will wait and see if there are other guitars in my price range out there.  This is actually an early Christmas gift.  \
Have a great one!\
-nate",7196,"BBCode","2007-10-17 09:06:25"
7197,1350,"Ace-\
thanks for the fast reply.  If you have some pics go ahead and send them.  I have some time so no rush - this is kind of an early Christmas present.\
Thanks and have a great one!\
\
-Nate",7197,"BBCode","2007-10-17 09:21:23"
7201,1350,"Hey-\
thanks for the fast reply.  I am going to hold off for right now - looking for one cheaper and w/ a hardshell case.  \
Have a great one!\
\
-nate",7197,"BBCode","2007-10-17 09:16:36"
7202,1090,"The guitar ends in alittle while\, its only at £205! and the other only £132! i'm going to lose so much money on these now  :( \
But they have to go\, i like the dhole\, the length on the fret board\, the sound etc hopefully they'll go up in price near the end! \
 :oops: \
\
What instruments have you got? I had 11 guitars\, i'm down to 5 now\, gota get down to three. These I have left a Gypo one\, Fender strat\, Gorgeous Yamaha acoustic (song writing etc) Flamenco cheapie that i got for £20 which really i take everywhere it just plays in tune and the intonation is perfect lol and the other Gitane.\
\
Feel free to stick a safe  :wink:  bid in. \
\
I'll get all the stuff out to you asap.\
\
Ash.\
'Bangonthedoortwice'\
\
ps the tommy emmanuel book went for £90! someone in italy\, woohoo!!",6865,"BBCode","2007-10-14 09:06:24"
7204,516,"Hi Scot\
\
  OUCH!  I've only been in and around here for like 25 years.  Yes\, too bad\, but yeah\, I only got into the GJ thing relatively recently. Sounds like a great guy\, and I can't believe such an early Selmer/Macaferri was that close by\, but you never know what you'll find in Wisconsin\, there's more than its share of unusual characters.  He should have been in the local papers.  But I did see Hound Dog Taylor here once\, I figure that counts for something.    \
\
   Regards\,\
\
   Elliot",7204,"BBCode","2007-10-17 17:01:41"
7205,311,"Hi Vic\, How're you doing?\
I read you were at DFNW\, did you get any new tips or stuff from Sebastien?\
\
I also read you use Band in a box\, Do you use only the sofware or the actual hardware/ \"box\"?\
I've been thinking about getting one for a while but never been sure enough...\
What do you think?\
Thanks\,\
Enrique",7205,"BBCode","2007-10-18 00:10:58"
7207,151,"Hi Elliot\
\
Have you read \"Wisconsin Death Trip\"?  Plenty of \"characters\" in Wisconsin history...  When I went to visit John I had never been in that part of the country before and totally did not know what to expect.  Michael Dregni and I drove down from Minneapolis in the dead of winter\, it was frightfully cold (I'm from the deep south) and the landscape was very different.  It was interesting how the character of things changed so much from Minnesota to Wisconsin\, like going from VA to WVA\, or from France to Germany.  Wisconsin actually reminded me a lot of West Virginia - that's not an insult.  It did seem like a gloomy sort of place.  Not enough sunny days in a year for me.\
\
John was originally from Chicago\, they wound up in Richland Center in his wife Veva's parents house.  He had made us a pot of chili and had a couple sixpacks of Point.  MD and I were trying to find rare recordings and we could not believe he had so many.  He had stuff we'd only heard rumors about.  It was hard to find out about this stuff back then\, even with the internet and MD and I both speaking passable French.  How John did all he did with only letters - it had to have been a ton of work.  He had the kind of patience that you don't see today - he was willing to wait to get the things he wanted.  Today i have a pretty comprehensive collection of this kind of music and it's largely because of John's willingness to share and help in making connections to other collectors.  I was also able to share a lot of videotape and then DVD with him of things he'd never seen\, something I still remember with pleasure.\
\
As his wife got more senile\, they moved to Las Vegas where several of their kids lived.  He missed Wisconsin and hated it there (understandable) and his life ultimately got even worse after his wife passed away.  I when I last talked to him he was in hospital\, where he passed away of basic old age.  After some diligent detective work\, I finally tracked one of his sons down in Utah\, he led me to John's daughter in Vegas.  She wasn't interested in talking to me about the record collection (which should have gone to the Rutgers archive - it was so much much more that just Django-influenced music).  I am sure that it was either sold off to a junk shop or went in the trash.  Which was what he always feared.  if I could have gotten to Las Vegas I know he would have given me anything I wanted.  Oh well.  At least his guitars were sold off properly.  He also had an early 50s Telecaster and matching amp.  The amp had never been powered up and the guitar had the original strings\, never played either.  Both these were sold in Europe\, too.  He was a good and generous man\, recognized as an authority on this music by collectors and discographers around the world.\
\
I've been fortunate - I work for a big airline and have used my flying privilege to visit many people like John over the years.  My wife son and I made many trips to France where we met some of the guitarists who were playing in the 60s.  Unforgettable experiences!  When I reflect on what kinds of music was played then\, and the many long conversations i had with these old guys - that's what makes me so hard on the dogmatics among us. \
\
Well\, if you are interested in the old styles of music\, I have a lot of recordings by Matelot and Baro that are not on CDs or anywhere else\, a lot of home recordings of Matelot...  I am always happy to share.  And I attached a couple of paintings by django's old rhyhm player Roger Chaput.  These prints were sold by Ladie's Home Journal or some similar magazine back in the 60s.  Not much of a painting\, but an interesting curiosity.  Bajo had seen an exhibition of Chaput's paintings in a Chicago gallery window but was too scruffy in his work clothes to go in and see them - how different manners were back then...\
\
If you're looking for old recordings don't hesitate to ask.\
\
Are you a professional artist?\
\
Regards\
Scot",7207,"BBCode","2007-10-18 06:04:15"
7210,516,"Scot\,\
\
 Wow\, great letter\, great story\, thanks for that.  Where to begin..?   \
\
  Wisconsin can get cold\, but it has definitely gotten warmer since the 70's.  I mean\, here we are at Oct 18\, and it is 65 degrees!  There should be snow on the ground; the Canadian winds seem to have shifted somewhat.   At least the seasons pass here unlike Vegas which would probably drive me crazy as well.   \
\
  Yes\, I'm a professional artist\, although I've been until recently also a CAD drafter\, graphics guy\, etc.  I'd give you the rundown of where I studied\, but really I never learned much of anything at those places.  I am currently negotiating doing an Extension course on History and Technique of Painting\, and I'm finishing a portrait of Django which I'd like to display when Djangobooks gets its new format (which is overdue at this point).  Painting Django is a challenge because one has to work with b & w prints\, so his coloration is a guess.  I don't believe color photography existed yet at that point.  Anyway it is coming along pretty well\, even though I'm switching his Levin over to a Selmer. The jpeg of the painting you sent was very Picassoid. Django's own paintings are very much Modigliani-like in character....I think he liked the nude.  :roll:  \
\
  You really seem like an amazing resource. I have enormous respect for anybody who was on the scene early enough to be in contact and passing bits of culture with other Gypsy Jazz people and keeping all this rare stuff alive\, especially when it was difficult.  After my initial Django phase\, I totally got into Tchan Tchou\, Matelot\, Baro - I'm still trying to understand Baro - and early Fapy.  I still think it would be a noble project to just settle in as a 21st century Valse Master and get a band to only play Tchan Tchou and Matelot...maybe Oscar Aleman once in a while.   \
\
 So\, anyway\, Scot\, anything you could share\, especially the Matelot\, Baro things you mentioned would be among my most treasured possessions.  So far all I have off the beaten path are Star Eyes by Fapy (my favorite disc) and some Waso stuff.  And you have video??? That would be incredible - they are always have great lessons for playing this music.  But anything would be welcome.  After I convert my nephew to GJ (he is just starting out and playing Green Day now) I'd have some rare history to show him.     \
\
So\, yes\, thanks for the offer.   Here's my email and address:\
\
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:viewofdelft@charter.net\">viewofdelft@charter.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
 Elliot Iver\
 621 N Sherman Ave #23\
 Madison\, WI 53704\
\
 I'm patient\, so no rush. If you want some $$$ for postage\, let me know.  If there is anything I can share back let me/I'll let you know.  I'm always working on a transcription\, and I have Fapy's Cheek to Cheek off Star Eyes\, Lollo's Pepe's Dream\, and a Tchavolo Seul Ce Soir in my private stash.\
\
  TTYS\,\
\
  Elliot",7204,"BBCode","2007-10-18 08:21:27"
7212,925,"Josh\,\
\
Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up.  Anyhow\, I am still interested in the Tailpiece insert if you still have it.  Let me know and I will email you my shipping address.\
\
-Matt",7212,"BBCode","2007-10-18 10:15:07"
7213,516,"Hi Scot\
\
 I was just re-reading your post.  Where in the deep South are you from?  I have only been to Florida and driven back\, but it's a different world down there\, isn't it? Yes\, much more sunny\, I could tell I was closer to the Equator\, it never got colder even when the sun went down.  The moon looked round\,  the highway was flat as a pool table\, pecans and orange juice everywhere\, and billboards that say \"REPENT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE\".  I had a great time while I was there\, the family I was with was very southern\, and they stuffed me continuously with great food.  And I discovered these raw peanuts which I was eating the entire time I was there\, looking incredulously at this strange gray moss that hangs from old oak trees.   \
\
It sounds like you were exposed (literally) to the northern part of Wisconsin.  There are places like Superior and Duluth (Minn) that have to be visited for their stark bleakness if nothing else.  Here we say 'at least it isn't Minneapolis' where up north (there is no 'upstate') they have to compare themselves to Nome to feel better.   \
\
Elliot",7213,"BBCode","2007-10-18 10:09:56"
7218,647,"Hi Josh\, Michael says your the man when it comes to Mandolins. I gave my son a DG-300 for his birthday a year and a half ago and he has made great progress. Now he wants a mandolin. What is a good one for gypsy jazz\, sort of the mandolin eqiuvelant to his guitar.? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks\, Jeff",7176,"BBCode","2007-10-17 17:30:33"
7220,925,"Josh\,\
\
Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up.  Anyhow\, I am still interested in the Tailpiece insert if you still have it.  Let me know and I will email you my shipping address.\
\
-Matt",7105,"BBCode","2007-10-18 10:15:07"
7226,220,"Hi Ben for some reason i missed this message so apoliies for not replying!!\
Thanks for your kind words re-vids;i'm making slow but steady progress....:-)  Hope your playing is making similar progress.\
Anyway if u could put up the cd some place i'd appreciate it-i can send u a dvd of gigs at Que-i don't have any film from this years Samoreau sadly\
Kind regards\
Stu",6515,"BBCode","2007-10-19 05:38:56"
7235,220,"[quote=\"dennis\"]hi stu \
\
thanks a lot! i can send you the mayo CD if you want?\
\
D[/quote]\
\
\
Yes please--my address is Stu Blagden\
1Marlowe gdns\
Eltham\
London\
Se91ab\
England\
\
I'll send u some dvds of Que gigs if u want\
Cheers\
Stu",7163,"BBCode","2007-10-19 05:35:52"
7236,258,"Dennis\, can you tell me the best place to get a copy of your dvd? I live in Kansas in the U.S. and would like to not pay a lot of shipping if possible. I really dig your playing\, and have come to realize I'm no Stochelo! I want to concentrate on my accompaniment more. I have the gypsy rhythm book\, but need visual stimulus.\
Thanks for your time.\
Shane Marler",7236,"BBCode","2007-10-19 06:01:16"
7237,3,"Hi Shane\
\
I think for the rhythm DVD\, the shipping comes up to only 8 dollars\, so it's not so much\, otherwise I'm not sure where else it's available\, i think for now it's only available through hyperhipmedia.com ... I am not in charge of the DVDs\, hyperhipmedia is.\
\
That said\, I also have a few copies at home that I could send you. If I shipped it via ground mail\, it could cost less for shipping but it might take longer to get there.\
\
D",7237,"BBCode","2007-10-19 10:07:12"
7239,647,"Thanks Josh\, I guess anything under $1000 would be OK",7176,"BBCode","2007-10-19 06:41:03"
7240,925,"Josh\,\
\
Thanks for sending the insert\, here is my mailing address:\
\
Matt Bergstrom\
5915 SE Milwaukie Ave\
Portland\, OR 97202\
\
Cheers\,\
Matt",7105,"BBCode","2007-10-19 07:53:00"
7242,1260,"You seem to know a lot about the life of Django.\
As I understand it he was 'famous' for his temper. Is there an account this also had something to do with the burns he suffered during the fire is his trailer when he was young. I happen to know that skin never fully recovers\, it always remains inflexible and can at times be very painfull. Here in the area a man committed suicide as a result of these wounds. And he 'only' was burnt for 30%. I once heard Django's body was burnt for over 60%\, so what must it have been like for him?",7242,"BBCode","2007-10-19 15:47:36"
7243,181,"Hi Enrique\,\
\
Band in a box is software. Its good for practicing\, since you can put in the chords and plays them with a rhythm section (of course\, it sounds a bit cheesy since it's midi).\
\
[url=http://www.pgmusic.com/]http://www.pgmusic.com/[/url]\
\
I did see Sebastien at DFNW. He was marvelous as usual. I didn't talk to him very much. He's still an extremely intimidating guy and I was only there for one day. Norig was excellent (not to mention extremely beautiful) as well! \
\
-v",7243,"BBCode","2007-10-19 11:48:01"
7244,1306,"Hello out there\, Mr. Bauer. I don't know if this is relavent any more since the past summer when\,from what I've been reading on the internet\,you were wondering where you could find a good rendition of Lulu Swing. I have a copy of Hans Che Weiss' album with that tune and many others in it and if you don't mind a cassete I would be happy to mail you a recording. Here is my E-mail address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:maccafferri@yahoo.com\">maccafferri@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->   I realize of course that Maccafferi is mispelled\,but I can never remember which letters are doubled and so I just double them all!  This is a very good album and my friend found it in the bargain bin sometime during the mid seventies and bought it for a buck! Pretty good investment\, I'd say and of course there is no charge if I send the cassette to you. I hope that you have been continuing to enjoy Gypsy Jazz music!!   Jon.",7244,"BBCode","2007-10-18 10:38:34"
7245,226,"Hello Korat\,\
\
Django suffered very severe burns particularly to the right hand side of his body. The burns were so bad that a doctor at the hospital to which he was taken wanted to amputate his right leg but Django refused. The scars would not heal so almost 3 months after the accident\, his suppurating wounds had to be re-burnt with silver nitrate in order for them to heal properly. He was bed-ridden for 18 months\, unable to walk. It seems his feet gave him problems throughout his life as he often wore furry mountaineer’s boots to ease the discomfort which made him look very odd.\
\
According to Stephane Grappelli\, his left hand never healed completely and would sometimes look very raw and weep with discharge. The fact that he overcame these problems to play the guitar at all is quite incredible.\
\
He had nightmares about fires for the rest of his life and it has been suggested that the toxic fumes he inhaled in the blaze contributed to his early death.\
\
Django was a capricious\, quixotic individual who could be very taciturn\, recalcitrant   and moody. He did what he wanted when he wanted to. His only interests were music\, gambling\, women and simply daydreaming. He would lay in bed for hours at any time of the day. Most of the stories about his quick temper that I have read are associated with him being very intolerant of poor musicianship. He would become angry if someone played a wrong note or chord or if his status as a musician was in any way demeaned in his eyes.\
\
Like many genii\, he was a very odd person but showed the most amazing determination and courage.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger Baxter",7245,"BBCode","2007-10-20 14:41:40"
7247,1359,"How are you?  Pleasure to make your acquaintance...\
Anyways\, my name is Bryan Beebe and i live in Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada\
I have been a guitar player for about 20 years now\, but until recently it has been mostly rock and blues with a little jazz slowly developing.  An old Dutchman who is a good friend of mine introduced me to Django and gypsy swing a couple of years back and now i've got the fever!\
Long story short\, i have just recently begun my research for acquiring an appropriate guitar for \"gypsy swing\"\, and my search exposed me to this little treasure of a website.  You sound quite knowledgeable in the ways of these things so i was wondering if you could help me out a little here...\
For my current financial status\, I have basically narrowed the field down to (A) Gitane D-500 (B) a step up(?) to the DG-320 or (C) another step up to a Manouche 14 Fret Orchestre.\
I was just curious as to the availability of the Manouche 14 fret Orchestre and what i would be looking at for a final cost (including shipping\, etc.) to get one into my hands here in Saskatoon.\
Besides that little piece of info\, do you have any other wise suggestions for a budding young noodler?\
\
Thanks for your time\,\
Bryan",7247,"BBCode","2007-10-21 15:53:49"
7248,220,"Hi Ben for some reason i missed this message so apoliies for not replying!!\
Thanks for your kind words re-vids;i'm making slow but steady progress....:-)  Hope your playing is making similar progress.\
Anyway if u could put up the cd some place i'd appreciate it-i can send u a dvd of gigs at Que-i don't have any film from this years Samoreau sadly\
Kind regards\
Stu",7248,"BBCode","2007-10-19 05:38:56"
7249,178,"Hello Rob\,\
\
I've got it...(Tchavolo Swing)\
Send me your email \"off group\" and I'll email it to you\, plus a bonus!\
It is much easier for me to add attachments in this manner.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Allin\,\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",7249,"BBCode","2007-10-21 09:14:13"
7252,1143,"Jack\,\
\
Fortune smiled on me today in the form of Allin Kibben\, who graciously offered to send his Django fakebook CD in response to my post. What incredible generosity. I mention this to you because of your query about his fakebook earlier in the thread and presume you'd contacted him. I'm going to do him a favor back\, though I haven't decided what yet.\
\
It's a good day today.\
\
-Rob",7252,"BBCode","2007-10-21 12:28:52"
7253,118,"Nice!  It's a great book to have-that's what we were working from at the jam here.  Enjoy!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",7253,"BBCode","2007-10-21 12:33:51"
7256,1260,"Thanks for the very swift response.\
His health was more worse than I had expected.\
By the way\, If I recall it properly I have read in a research paper of the Dresden University 2 weeks prior to is death Django told somebody (I do not recall who) he wanted to give up playing as he felt 'his fingers were no longer part of his body'. Somebody I mentioned this to noted that this is in fact a sign of looming\, severe problems with the nervsystem. He also mentioned the disease\, but I forgot which one. When I meet that guy again I will ask him again and  look it up in a dictionary. This may take some time however as we only meet on occasion.",7242,"BBCode","2007-10-21 15:03:18"
7261,964,"How goes it bro'\
   I'm pretty fast with Finale. Let me know if I can help you with any transfer of info to Finale.\
   BTW\,  I wanted to see if you wanted to check out a transcription that I did of Stochelo's Minor Swing live at the North Sea version. There's\
   like two bars that I needed some help with\, and also I'd like to see\
   if I got it all right.\
   Let me know.\
   Talk soon\,\
   Barry             my direct  email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Barwarren@aol.com\">Barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",7261,"BBCode","2007-10-21 15:52:52"
7267,311,"Thanks Vic\,\
I'll look into BIAB\, seems useful...\
Take care",7205,"BBCode","2007-10-22 23:25:03"
7269,226,"[quote=\"Korat\"]\
By the way\, If I recall it properly I have read in a research paper of the Dresden University 2 weeks prior to is death Django told somebody (I do not recall who) he wanted to give up playing as he felt 'his fingers were no longer part of his body'. [/quote]\
A few weeks before he died\, Django was on tour in Switzerland and began to experience severe headaches. He told his wife Naguine that he could not move his fingers properly but refused to go to a doctor because he was very suspicious\, even afraid of them. These symptoms were undoubtably a precursor to the brain haemorrhage that killed him. - He never said he actually wanted to stop playing the guitar because of these problems and was looking for to taking part in the \"Jazz at the Philharmonic\" tour.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",7245,"BBCode","2007-10-23 05:02:04"
7271,563,"Jon--\
\
Thank you so much for letting me know about the recording. Of course I'd love to have a copy; it sounds like a great album! I'm sure I still have a cassette player that works\, although I admit to having gone mostly digital recently. So send away. I'll be happy to reimburse you any expenses involved\, and if there is anything I can ever send you\, please know I'll be happy to do so. \
\
I have only heard Lulu Swing once\, when Wawau Adler played it live at Django in June this past summer. I loved it right then and kept asking people what it was until I found out. \
\
My address is:\
\
Michael Bauer\
104 East Lake Blvd.\
Medford\, NJ 08055\
\
Where are you located?",7271,"BBCode","2007-10-23 09:58:41"
7273,647,"It looks nice. I will probably get it for my son for Christmas. With whatever set up you recomend. Does it come with a case ?",7176,"BBCode","2007-10-23 10:45:11"
7278,1260,"Thanks again for your response.\
You really know al lot! Having read your response\, now I recall it was indeed after a Swiss tour.\
I'l try and locate the paper a referred to.\
\
Kind regards\
\
Fred Remers",7242,"BBCode","2007-10-23 11:39:11"
7284,1185,"My friends in the Hot Club of Marin will be hosting a jam session/get-together at the wonderful 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley (home base of DjangoFest SF) on Monday evening\, October 29 at 7:30. The format is flexible\, but is intended to provide a way for people to meet and play. The hope is to make this a regular monthly event\, and the last Monday in November has already been booked at 142 Throckmorton. Players of all instruments and levels of experience are encouraged to participate. Here's the blurb from the HCOM email list; this info is also at their website\, [url=http://www.hotclubofmarin.com]www.hotclubofmarin.com[/url]. Hope to see you there! \
====================================\
\"Monday\,   October 29 Hot Club of Marin Club @  142 Throckmorton in Mill Valley \
7:30PM UNTIL ?\
We're going to host a club/gig/meeting/ jam for all who are interested in Le Jazz Hot.  All musicians who come and join will break up into groups\, there'll be a featured artist\, HCM will start things out\, and then every group will get to play a few tunes on stage for a recital\, not necessarily in that order. Membership will have it's priveleges with a newsletter\, discounts and goodies\, etc. $10 admission and membership.\"",7284,"BBCode","2007-10-25 08:29:47"
7285,258,"D  - thanks so much for your time! I will just order from hypermedia\, as I am sure you have better things to do. I have to ask a question....how did you get to be such a bad ass!? Did you study with someone? As far as rhythm goes I am rather fond of Tchavolo\, Herve\, Fapy's rhythm player (can't remember his name right now) and of course Hono! Anyway\, thanks again.\
Sincerely\,\
Shane Marler",7236,"BBCode","2007-10-25 05:50:47"
7286,178,"Hello gbart\,\
Send me a private email with your off group email address and I'll email you a care package I'm sure you will enjoy...\
Best regards...\
A.K. Kibben\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",7286,"BBCode","2007-10-25 15:37:02"
7288,516,"Hi\, how are you?\
\
  I just ordered Faria's Brazilian book. I figure it would work into the Gypsy thing nicely\, seems to work for Stochelo\, right? :) \
\
  Just wondering if you had any advice\, and also how you play it on a Selmac\, if you do - nails? Plastic fingerpicks? Steel fingerpicks?\
\
  Thanks\,\
\
   Elliot",7288,"BBCode","2007-10-25 17:29:10"
7289,516,"Hi\, how are you?\
\
  I just ordered Faria's Brazilian book. I figure it would work into the Gypsy thing nicely\, seems to work for Stochelo\, right? :) \
\
  Just wondering if you had any advice\, and also how you play it on a Selmac\, if you do - nails? Plastic fingerpicks? Steel fingerpicks?\
\
  Thanks\,\
\
   Elliot",7289,"BBCode","2007-10-25 17:29:10"
7290,1016,"Hey Eliot!\
\
Congrats on getting the book. It's a book that I always find a reason to go back and get something new. I just ordered a DVD of Bossa Nova licks that I'm pretty exicted about.\
\
I do most of my own quasi-Braz stuff on a nylon string. The bare fingers approach really helps me feel the rhythms. Originally\, I wanted to get a grande bouche nylon string ... but those were all out of my price range\, so I got a Gitane D500 as a gateway drug. Eventually I'll roll enough pennies (or sell off enough gear) to get grande bouche nylon.\
\
I'd first learn the Brazilian rhythms fingerstyle ... when in Rio\, right? After you get the feel of the chords in the fingers and how the bass lines work in the thumb\, then I'd apply hybrid picking ... though I guess you could learn to flatpick it! Internalize a couple of rhythms in the hands and body\, and then transfer over to the selmac/steel string. At the very least\, learn one rhythm fingerstyle a la Brasilienne!\
\
Most of the GJ jamming stuff I've done has been in purely acoustic situations\, so any hybrid or fingerstyle approaches just couldn't cut through the other two guitars and violin. Were amps used\, it wouldn't be a problem!\
\
So\, are you listening to any Brazilian music or checking out any DVDs? I just saw a great doc on choro. Something like Brasileirinho: The Sound of Rio. Amazing music\, musicians ... just makes you feel good all over.\
\
Hope this helps some. Please feel free to ask anything else. I'd love to help out in any way I can.\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris",7288,"BBCode","2007-10-25 18:07:32"
7291,1016,"Hey Eliot!\
\
Congrats on getting the book. It's a book that I always find a reason to go back and get something new. I just ordered a DVD of Bossa Nova licks that I'm pretty exicted about.\
\
I do most of my own quasi-Braz stuff on a nylon string. The bare fingers approach really helps me feel the rhythms. Originally\, I wanted to get a grande bouche nylon string ... but those were all out of my price range\, so I got a Gitane D500 as a gateway drug. Eventually I'll roll enough pennies (or sell off enough gear) to get grande bouche nylon.\
\
I'd first learn the Brazilian rhythms fingerstyle ... when in Rio\, right? After you get the feel of the chords in the fingers and how the bass lines work in the thumb\, then I'd apply hybrid picking ... though I guess you could learn to flatpick it! Internalize a couple of rhythms in the hands and body\, and then transfer over to the selmac/steel string. At the very least\, learn one rhythm fingerstyle a la Brasilienne!\
\
Most of the GJ jamming stuff I've done has been in purely acoustic situations\, so any hybrid or fingerstyle approaches just couldn't cut through the other two guitars and violin. Were amps used\, it wouldn't be a problem!\
\
So\, are you listening to any Brazilian music or checking out any DVDs? I just saw a great doc on choro. Something like Brasileirinho: The Sound of Rio. Amazing music\, musicians ... just makes you feel good all over.\
\
Hope this helps some. Please feel free to ask anything else. I'd love to help out in any way I can.\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris",7291,"BBCode","2007-10-25 18:07:32"
7292,516,"Hey -\
\
  How's it going?  I just ordered The Brazilian Book by Nelson Faria.  I figure it complements the Gypsy thing nicely - seems to work for Stochelo\, right?:).  Just wondered if you had any advice\, and how you play it on a Selmac\, if you do.  Nails?  Plastic fingerpicks?  Steel fingerpicks?\
\
   Thanks\,\
\
   Elliot",7292,"BBCode","2007-10-25 17:30:53"
7293,726,"Hi there! Yes the Nelson faria book is a fantastic resource. I learned TONS from it and I continue to go back to it all the time. It's interesting you asked about playing the style on a selmac because I just did a tour here with Lulo Reinhardt who also plays a lot of Brazilian music with nylon string as well as gypsy swing but when I play it with him I stick with my selmac. For me personally my nails are tough enough that I can get by fine. I don't use plastic nails but I have friends that do and they work fantastic. The nice thing though about using plastic nails is you can have thick ones with a more rounded edge which is nice because with gypsy style strings it may sound more thin so with the thicker plastic nails you can more likely get a better sound as they will glide off the strings better than my natural nails. Everybody has their own preferance but just for me\, strong nails are as important to the Brazilian style as a proper pick is for gypsy style. A nice 12 fret d hole selmac works well I think for BR style and is a wonderful compliment to playing with another guy on nylon string. Try the plastic nails for a week just to see. It's fun to have nearly indestructable nails and be able to play LOUD! Have fun\, maybe I'll catch you at a festival sometime and we can bust out some sambas in the middle of all the swing. \
Cheers\,\
Doug",7293,"BBCode","2007-10-25 21:21:57"
7294,248,"Troy\,\
Well\, its toward the end of the month- I thought I'd email\, and thank you for all you and Julie did for us during our trip out there! It was great fun for us! I hope you come to NYC\, and we get to do some playing soon- please let me know if you are in town (646-872-4435); and if you need anything. Also\, I'd love to have your adress to send a gift and about 8-9 hours of film that I took at the festival (including seb and mats classes and concerts).\
THanks\, and much love!\
Chouka\, \
B.",7294,"BBCode","2007-10-25 21:22:45"
7298,1369,"Hello.\
\
I saw your post about Mano Drey and Busato guitares. \
\
I've had a Busato and it has been stolen by a certain Mano drey...\
It's a long story and i'll tell you later...\
I'm looking to get my guitar back; and if you want; i can tell you a lot about mr. Drey...\
My Busato had several things: a crack on the table; in the head it had a round hole that had been refilled (To hang the guitar in the caravan) and in the back of the neck (at the 7th fret) there is a knot..\
\
If you reconize the guitar; please tell me and i'll tell you the whole story.\
\
Sorry for my english; i speak french... and don't be afraid; i'm not a crazy guy.... i'm a musicien and i live in switzerland.\
\
See you !  Marco",7298,"BBCode","2007-10-26 00:19:24"
7299,252,"Hi Marco\, \
\
Your English is fine - it is much better than my German. \
\
My Busato does not have these markings. I'm sorry for your loss. I hear that this happens. I have been warned by several people not to take an expensive guitar if I go to Samois for this exact reason.\
\
-Bob",7299,"BBCode","2007-10-26 01:34:08"
7304,3,"hey man!\
\
I actually gotta learn to use finale\, but i have qs i'll definitely ask you\, go ahead and send mew the minor swing\, i've worked on it before (live at northsea right?)\
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my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
D",7304,"BBCode","2007-10-26 06:46:06"
7305,3,"hahah well i wish i were badass... but i'm mostly selftaught\, but of course i have a lot of gypsy friends\, paulus scahfer\, fapy lafertin\, ritary gaguenetti\, among others/... and i definitely learned from them... i spent some time in holland with fapy and he showed me tons of stuff especially on rhythm! stephane wrembel from NYC is the first guy to show me some stuff on this music as well! how's the django scene in kansas? or even just jazz",7237,"BBCode","2007-10-26 06:48:08"
7306,516,"Hi Chris\
\
 Thank you for the fantastic reply\, and the advice.  Yes\, I too am hot for a nylon Grand Bouche.  The only problem is that I've already sold off most of my gear just to get the one Selmac I have.  I do see Violoes up for sale occasionally\, usually by Avalon on ebay\, but to be honest when I read that they have pine soundboards I don't know what to think!\
\
  Reading you rave about the book gave me the impetus to get it and now I stalk after the mailman to see if it's here yet\, poor guy.  I am a little bit concerned about playing  on the longer Selmac neck since I know some of the chords can be a bit excruciating\, but my fingers are fairly long and I'm way too acclimated to do anything else at this point so I'm hoping it will be okay.     \
\
  As far as exposure to Brazilian I'm afraid it has been very limited\, although there is one guy who's guitar playing I really like who's name is Egberto Gismonti.  Do you know his music? He has done quite a few albums but I have no idea how well known he is.  I guess you could call him 'eclectic'\, but I'm not even sure about that.   Maybe you could give me some suggestions about who to look for\, perhaps a DVD or so that you might have found instructive to watch.  That would help tremendously.  \
\
  Thanks again\, and especially for your offer to help\, I really appreciate that.  Perhaps we can meet at a fest and break out into a Samba some time!  In the meantime if there's anything on TV or anywhere you've spotted don't hesitate to let me know\, I'll be looking out for the same.  \
\
  Elliot",7288,"BBCode","2007-10-26 07:17:13"
7309,516,"Hi Chris\
\
 Thank you for the fantastic reply\, and the advice.  Yes\, I too am hot for a nylon Grand Bouche.  The only problem is that I've already sold off most of my gear just to get the one Selmac I have.  I do see Violoes up for sale occasionally\, usually by Avalon on ebay\, but to be honest when I read that they have pine soundboards I don't know what to think!\
\
  Reading you rave about the book gave me the impetus to get it and now I stalk after the mailman to see if it's here yet\, poor guy.  I am a little bit concerned about playing  on the longer Selmac neck since I know some of the chords can be a bit excruciating\, but my fingers are fairly long and I'm way too acclimated to do anything else at this point so I'm hoping it will be okay.     \
\
  As far as exposure to Brazilian I'm afraid it has been very limited\, although there is one guy who's guitar playing I really like who's name is Egberto Gismonti.  Do you know his music? He has done quite a few albums but I have no idea how well known he is.  I guess you could call him 'eclectic'\, but I'm not even sure about that.   Maybe you could give me some suggestions about who to look for\, perhaps a DVD or so that you might have found instructive to watch.  That would help tremendously.  \
\
  Thanks again\, and especially for your offer to help\, I really appreciate that.  Perhaps we can meet at a fest and break out into a Samba some time!  In the meantime if there's anything on TV or anywhere you've spotted don't hesitate to let me know\, I'll be looking out for the same.  \
\
  Elliot",7289,"BBCode","2007-10-26 07:17:13"
7311,516,"Hi Doug\
\
  Thanks for the great response.  I basically got the idea of branching out to BR after I read your post about how good this book is.  Then I read that someone said they've gotten [i]years[/i] of instruction from it - like I don't have years ahead of me in GJ!  But it really seems to fold nicely into the GJ repertoire\, and I can see how a Selmac would be a good counterpoint to nylon as you say.  I think it might offer a good alternative to memorizing 350 note sequences as well.   \
\
  You tour with Lulo Reinhardt???  I really have to keep better track of who's who around the forum. Since that is the case I'm going to have to work extra hard getting the Samba together for when we meet\, but I swear to you on all things Django I WILL BE READY!!!\
\
   Thanks Again\, Let's Talk Again Soon\
\
   Elliot",7292,"BBCode","2007-10-26 06:35:11"
7312,70,"Hi Ben (and Eve!)\,\
\
Sorry I haven't written sooner. I'm not particularly great with replies but please\
believe me when I say it's NOTHING personal.\
\
It was great to have you stay with us and I am extremely disappointed i couldn't get more time off work to spend with the two you. Julie and I both really\, truly enjoyed having you guys staying with us.\
\
Anyway\, we arrived in NYC a few hours ago. I'm not sure what our timetable is yet but I'll call you today (? Friday) and we'll figure something out.\
\
Hope all is well.\
\
oh my real email is - <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tchapman@whidbey.com\">tchapman@whidbey.com</a><!-- e -->\
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talk to you soon\
\
troy",7312,"BBCode","2007-10-25 22:56:57"
7313,726,"ha! Sure I'm always up for a jam! What festivals do you normally make it out to? I am moving back to the US early next year so I'll hopefully be making my way out to meet more players and fellow \"brothers\" of the scene. \
\
Ya Lulo Reinhardt is a good friend of mine. He does a lot more than the traditional Django stuff. He is a fantastic Brazilian and Latin player. These days in fact he does more with nylon string guitars than with the gypsy swing. I hope he can start doing some things in America. He'd be a fantastic resource for anybody interested in blending GJ with Latin music. \
This year we have performed together in the US\, Germany and China. His two CDs that are available aren't gypsy swing but the new CD out soon will be as it's something he's come back to after many years doing mostly all flamenco and other various Latin music. \
\
Have fun with the Faria book. I left mine in San Francisco and wish I had brought it with me when I moved to China again. It's a great book!\
\
Nice to hear from you. Cheers\,\
Doug",7293,"BBCode","2007-10-26 07:46:08"
7315,1016,"Eliot\,\
\
Gismonti is a really wild and beautiful musician. I've heard him on various projects\, youtube vids ... but the only thing I have is Duas Voces.\
\
The main man for the bossa nova guitar groove is [b]João Gilberto[/b]. He's the source of it all. He took the samba\, minimized the whole thing into one guitar\, and really is just fantastic\, the well-spring. I don't think there's a Brazilian guitarist who hasn't felt his influence. You've probably heard the famous version of Girl From Ipanema off Getz/Gilberto ... well\, that's a great place to start learning the feel and voicings of any Brazilian guitar style.\
\
[b]Charlie Byrd[/b]'s Brazilian stuff is very nice\, too. I enjoy just about everything he's done with the nylon string guitar. He's so under-rated\, but he's huge and seems to have really understood the whole Brazilian understated approach to guitar. He's also done a cool little Django-inspired disc\, Hot Club Du Concord\, which I've only heard a couple of pleasant excerpts.\
\
A couple of other big names\, [b]Laurindo Almeida[/b]\, [b]Luiz Bonfa[/b] (Solo in Rio 1959 has some astounding tracks)\, [b]Joao Bosco[/b] (heard bits\, need more). So many more ...\
\
A current knock-out player on the choro scene is Yamandu Costa. Plays the Brazilian 7-string. Check out some vids on youtube. Gifted\, brilliant musician. You can see more of him on the DVD\, Brasilierinho: The Sound of Rio.\
\
 \
Ok\, if it isn't obvious ... I love this music. I'll give you one motherload link to bookmark for occasionally browsing ... the Brazilian thread in the All About Jazz forums ... tons of recommendations ...\
\
[url=http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/showthread.php?t=7439]http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/showthread.php?t=7439[/url]\
\
Check youtube for some of these players. It's really nice to see what you're hearing.\
\
Oh\, one thing I just thought of ... there's not much strumming in Brazilian guitar\, maybe in forro\, but in general it's a total fingerstyle approach ... so it might be readily adapted to a hybrid/chicken pickin' approach on a steel-string selmac.\
\
Ok\, alright\, I'll stop!!! Let me know how things go and feel free to ask anything else. I'll do what I can!\
\
Chris",7288,"BBCode","2007-10-26 10:36:51"
7316,1016,"Eliot\,\
\
Gismonti is a really wild and beautiful musician. I've heard him on various projects\, youtube vids ... but the only thing I have is Duas Voces.\
\
The main man for the bossa nova guitar groove is [b]João Gilberto[/b]. He's the source of it all. He took the samba\, minimized the whole thing into one guitar\, and really is just fantastic\, the well-spring. I don't think there's a Brazilian guitarist who hasn't felt his influence. You've probably heard the famous version of Girl From Ipanema off Getz/Gilberto ... well\, that's a great place to start learning the feel and voicings of any Brazilian guitar style.\
\
[b]Charlie Byrd[/b]'s Brazilian stuff is very nice\, too. I enjoy just about everything he's done with the nylon string guitar. He's so under-rated\, but he's huge and seems to have really understood the whole Brazilian understated approach to guitar. He's also done a cool little Django-inspired disc\, Hot Club Du Concord\, which I've only heard a couple of pleasant excerpts.\
\
A couple of other big names\, [b]Laurindo Almeida[/b]\, [b]Luiz Bonfa[/b] (Solo in Rio 1959 has some astounding tracks)\, [b]Joao Bosco[/b] (heard bits\, need more). So many more ...\
\
A current knock-out player on the choro scene is Yamandu Costa. Plays the Brazilian 7-string. Check out some vids on youtube. Gifted\, brilliant musician. You can see more of him on the DVD\, Brasilierinho: The Sound of Rio.\
\
 \
Ok\, if it isn't obvious ... I love this music. I'll give you one motherload link to bookmark for occasionally browsing ... the Brazilian thread in the All About Jazz forums ... tons of recommendations ...\
\
[url=http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/showthread.php?t=7439]http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/showthread.php?t=7439[/url]\
\
Check youtube for some of these players. It's really nice to see what you're hearing.\
\
Oh\, one thing I just thought of ... there's not much strumming in Brazilian guitar\, maybe in forro\, but in general it's a total fingerstyle approach ... so it might be readily adapted to a hybrid/chicken pickin' approach on a steel-string selmac.\
\
Ok\, alright\, I'll stop!!! Let me know how things go and feel free to ask anything else. I'll do what I can!\
\
Chris",7291,"BBCode","2007-10-26 10:36:51"
7317,1369,"Thanks for your answer !\
\
Take care of your guitar Bob ! \
\
I'll be at Samois this year; if you're going let me know and maybe we can meet and play a little...\
\
the bands i play with: [url=http://www.myspace.com/danybittelquartet]www.myspace.com/danybittelquartet[/url]\
                                [url=http://www.swingexpress.com]www.swingexpress.com[/url]\
                                [url=http://www.myspace.com/viperswing]www.myspace.com/viperswing[/url]",7298,"BBCode","2007-10-26 02:55:12"
7318,252,"Your Busato should be easy to recognize because it has the Selmer mustache  (probably not the original mustache) and the two cracks near the neck. Now I know what it looks like and if I see it I will contact you.\
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You should also send this picture to these people\, as they see many old Gypsy guitars:\
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Jacques Mazzoleni (gypsyguitars.com)\
Francois Charle (FCharle guitars in Paris I think)\
\
-Bob",7299,"BBCode","2007-10-26 13:48:19"
7320,258,"Not much of a django scene. A few players here and there. I've gone to Samois the last 2 years\, so that has been a dream come true. There is a good jazz scene in Kansas City\, it's got history so... Fapy is probably my favorite player. So emotional. Do you give private lessons? You should do a week long master class. I could fly up\, and learn alot I'm sure. I would pay you copious amounts of cash (ha ha) If you're ever in the states\, let me know. Would love to see you live!\
Thanks.\
Shane",7236,"BBCode","2007-10-26 07:20:01"
7321,3,"You probably won't need lessons from me once my new dvds are out\, I made it extremely dense! and it should be  out fairly soon within the next few months!\
\
I'd love to play in kansas and maybe even do workshops there... who knows\,  i'm probably moving ot boston next year so i might be able to travel a bit if my schedule permits\
\
D",7237,"BBCode","2007-10-28 21:14:09"
7328,1350,"Scott-\
\
Thanks for your email.  I do have had some offers for some d-500's that I am considering.  \
  \
How is the playability of your guitar - action\, buzz\, neck width?  This is supposed to be a Christmas present so I have some time to wait\, but I have a price limit.  What is your best price on a used 255.  \
\
Have a great one and thanks again for the message-\
Nate",7328,"BBCode","2007-10-24 10:31:49"
7343,1350,"Scott-\
thanks for the info.  I am still debating on the style of guitar that I want to go with.  I probably wouldn't mind the width of the guitar neck\, but the thickness might be a problem.  I think that I need to play a couple to decide.  I will try to hunt some down at the Guitar Center (only to play of course) and get a feel for the different styles. Thanks for the info and I will definitely keep your guitar in mind-\
\
thanks again\
nate",7328,"BBCode","2007-10-30 20:29:10"
7350,278,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Nice videos of Paulus Schafer -- one of my favorite players.\
Some of the titles are mislabeled\, though (ie\, [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/2007/09/30/paulus_schafer_shine.html#001091]http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/200 ... tml#001091[/url] should be \"Rosetta\"\, and [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/2007/09/30/paulus_schafer_and_watti_rosenberg_shine.html]http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/200 ... shine.html[/url] should be \"Them There Eyes\").\
\
- Tom\
\
PS: I've been playing some gigs here in NYC with Teddy G. lately. (You taught him well!)",7350,"BBCode","2007-10-31 21:58:29"
7351,9,"Thanks Tom...those were actually old pages. Sorry\, if you look at the new pages you'll see the correct names.\
\
I thought Ted quit playing Gypsy jazz! He supposed to be a bopper now...ha ha\
\
'm",7351,"BBCode","2007-10-31 22:50:31"
7354,1376,"[quote=\"Jack\"]You mean how is it tuned?\
low to high: GDAE\, usually.[/quote]\
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Is this correckt?  [img]http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z313/Kasperarabi/BAM.jpg[/img]\
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And kan i thun my mandolin with a guitar thuner?",7354,"BBCode","2007-11-01 05:35:09"
7355,118,"That's right.  You can probably use a guitar tuner.\
\
-Jack.",7355,"BBCode","2007-11-01 09:39:06"
7356,118,"You can use this one too:\
[url=http://www.get-tuned.com/mandolin_tuner.php]http://www.get-tuned.com/mandolin_tuner.php[/url]\
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-Jack.",7355,"BBCode","2007-11-01 09:40:17"
7361,306,"Hi\, I am the owner of the Ace. I would like to fill you in on what I know about it. I consigned this guitar with Laurence White because he sells a good number of 'bargain' Gypsy guitars and I thought that it would have a good chance of selling in that environment being a handbuilt\, quality instrument. I bought it from a guy on the east coast a few years ago who advertised it on one of the boards. He and a friend both bought guitars together from Alan Schwinn who was more famous for flat tops but met a gypsy player named Moreno who got him enthusiastic about this type of guitar. Anyway\, the seller (whose name I can't remember) updated the guitar after purchase with the tailpiece and bridge that are on it now. It plays nicely and though I've tried Argentines and Silk/steels\, my favorites are cheap\, super light strings. Really\, Gypsy players were poor guys who couldn't afford high-end stuff. I got a set of round wound steels\, just cheapies\, and it sounds authentic to me and they really bend niceley. Anyway\, make your deal with Laurence. It is a nice instrument but due to a hand injury (it must be a gypsy thing) I found long scale guitars difficult to play. Hope this helps. Regards\, Michael Duffey",7361,"BBCode","2007-11-02 13:16:20"
7365,1260,"Roger\
\
I have read and reread your response to my question regarding the burns Django suffered and the consequenses (several times).\
I must say I was quite shocked to read it. I knew he had health problems\, but not that they were this serious.\
Which leads me to the following observation:\
Is it possible that (perhaps a small) part of the behaviour of Django was an attempt to cover these problems up? The sad truth is that the public is not very keen on an artist suffering continuing health problems\, they look for the glamerous person appearing to have eternal life.\
An example: You wrote Dango liked to stay in bed for hours on end\, daydraming.\
Perhaps so\, but what was his alternative if his feet gave him trouble.\
Mind you\, I am not trying to make Django look like an angel\, far from that.\
I just (very carefully) try to rase the question of the influence of his health on his unpredictable behaviour.\
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Kind regards\
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Fred R.",7242,"BBCode","2007-11-04 06:35:12"
7369,302,"Hi Jonathan!   -\
                         I just received my used 2004 805 with upgraded adjustable dual pole Armstrong pickup.  Antique red color and violin finish which I like a lot.    Easy player.  Got a pretty good buy at $1200.\
          It came with Elixir med gage which seem decent to me.   My questions are:  What are a couple good string choices and gages I can try?  Even though I'm learning more jazz standards\, I like a more brighter tone in general than the warm flat round sound - At least I think I do!  Can you also recommend a good polish and wax?\
          Thanks for posting about the 805 as I think it is a good player without having a huge amount of money invested!\
          Cheers\,\
          Rocky",7369,"BBCode","2007-11-05 18:25:00"
7371,3,"hi stu\
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sorry for taking too long\, i've been quite busy but here it is\
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[url=http://www.fleche-dor.com/mayo.zip]http://www.fleche-dor.com/mayo.zip[/url]\
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cheers!\
D",7371,"BBCode","2007-11-05 20:22:25"
7374,1202,"greetings\,\
   i have a manouche jazz 'petit bouche' for sale. it is in very good condition\, with a honey-blond french polish top\, a few scratches(not deep)\
on the back\, plays nice. $1150.00 \\\, buyer pays freight(approx.$ 50/60).\
                                       thanks\,\
                                           tim \
                                            <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
                                                208-263-9848",7374,"BBCode","2007-11-05 20:41:52"
7377,226,"Hello Fred\,\
\
It is impossible to be sure as to how much the fire affected Django's behaviour as we know so little about him before it happened. The few stories I have read seem to indicate he was very taciturn\, unpredictable and unreliable even before the accident. My own view is that most of his behaviour was a reflection of his natural character rather than the after-effects of the fire and the injuries he suffered.\
\
Stephane Grappelli's view of Django was that he was just \"lazy\" and was only prepared to do what he (Django) wanted to do when he (Django) wanted to do it regardless of any other factors. As an example - Grappelli once managed to get a really high paid gig and went to tell Django who\, typically\, he found lying in bed. However\, despite the money\, Django refused to do it as he could not be bothered and did not want to play and although Grappelli  tried very hard\,  he could not convince Django to do the gig. Finally Grappelli gave up but as he was leaving\, Naguine (Django's wife) asked Grappelli if he could give her a few francs to buy a loaf of bread because they (Django & Naguine) were absolutely broke.\
\
On other occasions\, during a gig\, Django would disappear and they would find him outside gazing at the night sky and they would have to work hard to convince him to come back in to start playing again. Other times\, they would find him in a bar across the road drinking with someone he had just met and simply refuse to return. Sometimes having turned down a well paid gig\, he would jam the night away with a group of musicians for nothing. He was a true eccentric. He simply did not operate to the same criteria as the rest of us mere mortals.\
\
Part of his non-conformist behaviour was clearly the result of his gypsy heritage but that does not completely explain his eccentricity. The other gypsy musicians did not behave like Django. Many people have described him as being \"child-like\" and that to me is exactly what he was and explains many of his actions. The \"child-like\" in this context is a description of his personality not his intellect.\
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Regards\,\
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Roger",7245,"BBCode","2007-11-06 05:33:50"
7409,873,"Hi Rick\,\
\
Thanks for responding to my post.  I might be interested.  Can you tell me more about your guitar - what condition is it in; is it made in the USA; why do you want to trade (is there anything wrong with it); does it come with a case and\, if so\, what kind of case; is it all original; what is the action like; are you the original owner; how old is it; do you have any pictures?\
\
Thanks!\
Stefan",7409,"BBCode","2007-11-06 18:53:49"
7411,183,"Hey Barry: if you're going to be at Birdland\, can you grab a buddy for CD sales? I told Pat I could help her out but my clutch went on my trusty Toyota yesterday and I don't think I'll be able to make it at all!\
\
thanks\,\
N--",7411,"BBCode","2007-11-07 05:04:21"
7420,1240,"Stefan\,\
\
Not really sure I want to trade yet but here is the info you requested:\
The reason for a possible trade is that I'd prefer a larger body guitar.\
I am the 2nd owner. The first bought it from Alain at Dell Arte. He is a friend of his and went to the shop and personally picked it out after playing all the guitars in the shop. I spoke with Alain and he confirmed all I was told. It is the proto-type for the 503 model. Its 5 years old and is in great shape. One little ding on the back that can't be photographed its so small. It has the original case and it is in perfect shape as well.\
I paid $1800 for it then had Josh at Djangobooks build a new bridge\, level the frets and do a complete set-up. This came to $235.\
I've a photo included for you to see.\
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Rick",7420,"BBCode","2007-11-07 17:22:51"
7421,873,"Thanks Rick.  I appreciate the info and the picture.\
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I've been exploring some other trade opportunities and I tihnk I'm leaning toward another brand - trying something other than a Dell Arte appeals to me.\
\
Thanks again and good luck\,\
Stefan",7409,"BBCode","2007-11-07 18:41:36"
7429,1209,"Hi Michael!\
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I am interested in your book but I don't know if I can order it to Croatia (Europe\, ex Yugoslavia). How much would cost mail across Atlantic? 65$ is fairly big money for us here + shipping expenses might be too much. Is it even possible or do you ship only to USA?",7429,"BBCode","2007-11-08 00:19:26"
7430,9,"Hi....the Gypsy Picking book is $35. If you want a shipping quote just enter and order online and it will give you all the shipping options.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",7430,"BBCode","2007-11-08 07:45:53"
7452,563,"Jon--\
\
I got the cassette and the envelope and can't thank you enough!!! They came at a good time. I have been struggling with GJ lately\, and have been filled with doubts\, etc. Getting \"Lulu Swing\" revived some of the excitement I had lost. \
\
This is by far the hardest music I have ever tried to play besides classical guitar\, which is about equal\, in my view. I sometimes wonder if I am the only guy who goes through these struggles\, or if lots of us do. \
\
Anyway\, thanks again. I dove in with a new sense of excitement. And what a great record that is! Any idea who the vocalist is? Is it Weiss?\
\
Michael",7271,"BBCode","2007-11-09 05:24:10"
7455,1267,"i saw you post that you're from denmark.  i study with stephane wrembel out in new jersey\, and my girlfriend lives in odense right now (b/c of school)  \
\
she is originally from copenhagen. \
\
anyway!  my point is - i am coming to visit her from around christmas time until mid january.  does hot club of copenhagen play regularly?  would you want to get together at some point to jam a little bit?  i can't solo unfortunately (only been taking lessons for about a year\, but i can play rhythm on a number of different songs)\
\
\
-rob",7455,"BBCode","2007-11-09 10:28:56"
7456,1380,"I sent a post but never saw it under the subject. Did you not get it?\
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Jeff Moore",7456,"BBCode","2007-11-09 10:19:54"
7462,1380,"Thanks for you quick response! I just posted on the forum successfully. Don't know why it didn't work the first time. I thought maybe you had to read them before they got posted and that was hanging my post up. But I see that's not the case.\
Thanks always\
Jeff",7456,"BBCode","2007-11-09 11:51:18"
7464,1267,"i saw you post that you're from denmark.  i study with stephane wrembel out in new jersey\, and my girlfriend lives in odense right now (b/c of school)  \
\
she is originally from copenhagen. \
\
anyway!  my point is - i am coming to visit her from around christmas time until mid january.  does hot club of copenhagen play regularly?  would you want to get together at some point to jam a little bit?  i can't solo unfortunately (only been taking lessons for about a year\, but i can play rhythm on a number of different songs)\
\
\
-rob",7464,"BBCode","2007-11-09 10:28:56"
7468,1306,"Hello. I'm glad the music got there alright. Yes\, this music is a times somewhat challenging and I'm glad that the tape gave you a boost! Right now I am engaged with a transcription of Minor Swing which(I trust)is pretty much a note for note tablature.And yes\,it's slow going and repetitious when trying to churn out those solos but progressively I'm making headway.Still though\,it's almost embarrassing when trying to play along with the recording.I mean Django was creative\,sophisticated\, and fast all at the same time! I'm sure that many people feel this way at first.   Last night my friends and I went to Shelburne Falls to see the Gypsy Jazz band: Swing Caravan.They help to keep things going in between Django Fests! I just love the sound of those Selmer type guitars! I'm not exactly sure just who was doing the vocals but I asume that it was HansChe Weiss.Could have been Lulu Reinhardt. I'll check with my friend who has the album and let you know.Also\,since you express interest in the vocals you might like to have a copy of the words that are printed inside the album cover to the song.Something about the Sinti people.Great song!! Take care\, and continued enjoyment with the guitar playing.   Jon.",7244,"BBCode","2007-11-10 07:12:32"
7473,135,"I'm in NYC as well. Want to jam?\
\
-Alex",7473,"BBCode","2007-11-11 20:26:00"
7476,1357,"Sure\, I'm always up for a jam! Especially since I know so few that play this stuff and I'm still very new at it. I live in Staten Island\, how bout you? \
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- Emmett",7476,"BBCode","2007-11-12 06:59:53"
7477,1378,"Hello ! \
I might be interested with your guitar : can you confirm it's a 14 fret to the body (670mm scale) ? . Maybe you can show me some pics ?  The price seems ok to me....I'm located in  a small french Island near Newfoundland\, Canada \, wich name is Saint Pierre et Miquelon .... shipping from the states to here is not always easy but we might find a good solution together. \
Sorry for my poor english...\
later ! \
Thierry",7477,"BBCode","2007-11-12 15:49:40"
7478,1378,"I just made a search for a dupont in the classifieds section of the forum and saw the mc50 for sale ... it's a 12 fret and I really want a 14 fret. ... \
However \, can you give me your feelings about this guitar? How is the neck shape\, the action \,the sound ? \
Thanks \, sorry again \
thierry",7478,"BBCode","2007-11-12 16:03:19"
7480,1383,"Hi\,\
\
I noticed that your occupation was a luthier\, so I'm writing this to you.  I had a post regarding the decreased volume of my gypgy guitar after a setup.  Well\, the trip from Paris to Vancouver didn't decrease the volume\, but it was the setup that did it.\
\
The intonation was off\, so I went to get my guitar fixed\, but the repair person suggested more work like fret redress done.  I never should have agreed since it was a new guitar\, but I did.  She lowered the action a bit (I did ask for this\, but asked her to change it back later)\, but she also made the neck straighter (which I didn't ask for).\
\
The guitar has lost that loud and powerful sound it had before.\
\
Do you think this is fixable?\
Thanks.\
\
Peter K.",7480,"BBCode","2007-11-12 16:43:16"
7481,1378,"Hello ! \
I might be interested with your guitar : can you confirm it's a 14 fret to the body (670mm scale) ? . Maybe you can show me some pics ?  The price seems ok to me....I'm located in  a small french Island near Newfoundland\, Canada \, wich name is Saint Pierre et Miquelon .... shipping from the states to here is not always easy but we might find a good solution together. \
Sorry for my poor english...\
later ! \
Thierry",7481,"BBCode","2007-11-12 15:49:40"
7482,1378,"I just made a search for a dupont in the classifieds section of the forum and saw the mc50 for sale ... it's a 12 fret and I really want a 14 fret. ... \
However \, can you give me your feelings about this guitar? How is the neck shape\, the action \,the sound ? \
Thanks \, sorry again \
thierry",7482,"BBCode","2007-11-12 16:03:19"
7483,647,"Hi\, It's a great guitar\, very typical Dupont. It has a nice chunky neck\,...I would say I have medium size hands\, and the neck fit's them just right\, I had a little trouble with the bridge when I first bought it\, and ended up taking it to Josh Hegg at Djangobooks\, who built a new bridge and set up for me. It has been perfect ever since. Josh is a Dupont man and he told me it was a canon......meaning loud\,....you have no problem being heard in a jam with this guitar. It has the typical \"dry\" tone of most Duponts\, and the sound is very close to the sound of the Maccafferi that Django played for the first six years of his recording career\, before he switched to the new oval hole model. Jaques has only had one of these for sale on his site in the last year\, and it sold inside of two weeks for $3500.\
I'm selling it to help finance a custom Park\, (also a D-hole)\, that will be finished in 5 months\, and is costing me $5000.\
If you have any questions you can phone me at 415-314-1951\,   Jeff",7478,"BBCode","2007-11-13 06:29:40"
7484,647,"Hi\, It's a great guitar\, very typical Dupont. It has a nice chunky neck\,...I would say I have medium size hands\, and the neck fit's them just right\, I had a little trouble with the bridge when I first bought it\, and ended up taking it to Josh Hegg at Djangobooks\, who built a new bridge and set up for me. It has been perfect ever since. Josh is a Dupont man and he told me it was a canon......meaning loud\,....you have no problem being heard in a jam with this guitar. It has the typical \"dry\" tone of most Duponts\, and the sound is very close to the sound of the Maccafferi that Django played for the first six years of his recording career\, before he switched to the new oval hole model. Jaques has only had one of these for sale on his site in the last year\, and it sold inside of two weeks for $3500.\
I'm selling it to help finance a custom Park\, (also a D-hole)\, that will be finished in 5 months\, and is costing me $5000.\
If you have any questions you can phone me at 415-314-1951\,   Jeff",7484,"BBCode","2007-11-13 06:29:40"
7485,95,"Well it could be a few things. How much was the action lowered? This more then likely is what your hearing more then having the neck or frets worked on. Having the truss rod adjusted and frets leveled will not change the projection of the instrument. But the amount of room the string has to move i.e. the action does play allot into the tone and volume. \
\
Are you using the same strings?\
\
Has the bridge been modified?\
\
Do you know if the tech did anything with the zero fret?\
\
And how low is your action?\
\
These four questions answered might lead us to a better tone for your guitar. I'm happy to help in any way I can. If email is good for you that's great but if you would like to give me a call my number is 253.208.4034 \
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Cheers\,\
Josh",7485,"BBCode","2007-11-13 08:42:13"
7488,1383,"[quote=\"Josh Hegg\"]Well it could be a few things. How much was the action lowered? This more then likely is what your hearing more then having the neck or frets worked on. Having the truss rod adjusted and frets leveled will not change the projection of the instrument. But the amount of room the string has to move i.e. the action does play allot into the tone and volume. \
\
Are you using the same strings?\
--&gt; yes\, I'm using the exact same strings.\
\
Has the bridge been modified?\
--&gt; the tech person re-did the saddle that sits on the bridge to adjust the intonation.\
\
Do you know if the tech did anything with the zero fret?\
--&gt; I don't think she touched this.\
\
And how low is your action?\
--&gt; It's not much lower than before.  She lowered it to 3.4 mm at the 12th fret (low E string)\, but raised it back up to 3.9mm because there was a buzz.  I think the initial action was about the same\, maybe just a fraction higher?\
\
These four questions answered might lead us to a better tone for your guitar. I'm happy to help in any way I can. If email is good for you that's great but if you would like to give me a call my number is 253.208.4034 \
--&gt; Thanks.  I'll give you a call if I need more questions answered.  BTW\, I'm in Vancouver.  Where is your shop?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh[/quote]",7480,"BBCode","2007-11-13 10:22:17"
7489,95,"My shop is in Tacoma Washington.\
\
It sounds to me like the volume and tone issues can be fixed. There are a few things I would do but it's hard to say fro sure without having the guitar in my hands. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",7485,"BBCode","2007-11-13 11:03:41"
7492,1383,"Hi\, Denis (or is it Dennis?)\,\
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You have some great teaching skills (and playing skills).  I just discovered you through youtube not too long ago\, and I'm going to be purchasing your 'art of accompaniment' video.  I already have the gypsy rhythm book by Horowitz\, and your DVD should be a great companion to the book.\
\
In order to save some shipping cost\, I was wondering if I could get your next DVD's at the same time.  How soon is the Jazz Manouche: Technique & Improvisation series expected to be released?\
\
Any chance you might be visiting Vancouver for a performance?\
\
Thanks.\
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Peter K.",7492,"BBCode","2007-11-13 11:04:43"
7494,1383,"Hi\, Josh\,\
\
Actually\, the volume and tone issue hasn't been fixed yet.  I'm hoping to get the tech to have a look at it again today.  She says she's going to be charging me another $60\, so I'm not sure if I should just take the guitar to a different shop.  But she knows my original setup\, so maybe I'll just bite the bullet one more time.\
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BTW\, I've invited you to be added to my MSN list if you don't mind.\
\
Thanks.\
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[quote=\"Josh Hegg\"]My shop is in Tacoma Washington.\
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It sounds to me like the volume and tone issues can be fixed. There are a few things I would do but it's hard to say fro sure without having the guitar in my hands. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh[/quote]",7480,"BBCode","2007-11-13 11:26:19"
7495,95,"If you are not happy with her work then don't keep using her. Sounds like she might not know how these sort of guitars should be set up. It's not at all like a flat top guitar. Just my 2¢\
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Oh man.. I have not used MSN for ever. I'll have to get it back up and then I'll accept the friend request. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",7485,"BBCode","2007-11-13 11:53:43"
7498,627,"Hello\, \
I just moved to Aurora\, IL from New York\, and I am looking for some folks who play gypsy jazz.  I am familiar with Swing Gitan\, and I hear there's a gypsy fest coming up on Oct. 5 in Chicago.  \
I just returned from a month long stint in Portland\, Oregon\, and I was really surprised to find their gypsy jazz community going so strongly.  I'd like to tap into the scene in Chicago if there is one\, or to facilitate the growth of one if there is not.\
Any jams\, venues\, or other groups in the area that you know of would be of great interest to me.\
Thanks much\,\
David Moulthrop\
The Swing Gypsys  [www.myspace.com/theswinggypsys",6961,"BBCode","2007-09-27 15:15:58"
7499,3,"hi Peter\
\
Thanks for writing\, unfortunately I am not responsible for the sales of the DVDs\, you 'll have to ask the company directly [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url]. My guess is that you should be able to save on shipping!\
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I would love to play in Vancouver\, and I actually really would if someone would help me organize a few concerts and especially masterclasses to pay off the plane ticket.\
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Cheers!\
D",7499,"BBCode","2007-11-13 20:56:58"
7500,3,"sorry for the late reply! sometimes i forget which ones i've read and which ones i haven't answered. In short yes i do give lessons but my DVDs will be out very soon and I am hoping that it will be ultimate solution for anyone who is unable to get direct instruction in this music. And of course it is significantly cheaper than taking private lessons ;-)\
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Cheers\
D",7237,"BBCode","2007-11-13 20:58:31"
7503,123,"Hi Spalo\,\
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I might be interested in buying your pickup when you decide to sell it.\
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Let me know!\
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Tim",7503,"BBCode","2007-11-14 01:58:23"
7505,123,"Hi Spalo\,\
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I might be interested in buying your pickup when you decide to sell it.\
\
Let me know!\
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Tim",7505,"BBCode","2007-11-14 01:58:23"
7508,1383,"Thanks for the advice.  I took my guitar to Michael Dunn who's a gypsy guitar luthier.  Hopefully\, he can make the guitar sound better.\
\
Actually\, the lady tech is an experienced guitar tech as well.  She's just not a gypsy guitar tech as far as I can tell. :-)  Anyways\, thanks for the help!\
\
Peter K.\
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[quote=\"Josh Hegg\"]If you are not happy with her work then don't keep using her. Sounds like she might not know how these sort of guitars should be set up. It's not at all like a flat top guitar. Just my 2¢\
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Oh man.. I have not used MSN for ever. I'll have to get it back up and then I'll accept the friend request. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh[/quote]",7480,"BBCode","2007-11-14 01:58:55"
7509,1383,"Hi\, Dennis\,\
\
Thanks for the quick reply.\
\
My main question was whether the next set of DVD's (Technique & Improvisation) was finished or not.  In any case\, I'll order the \"Art of accompaniment\" video first.\
\
Hmmm... I probably wouldn't be the right person to organize the event as I don't really have connection in the music business (although I would love to help out).  If there are classes I could participate in\, I'd love to be part of it as well.\
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BTW\, I'm a Korean-Canadian.  I don't really know any Asian here that's into gypsy jazz.  I must say I'm proud to see a fellow Asian player making such a big name in this genre of music.  Keep up the good work you've been doing in education and performances.\
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Cheers!\
\
Peter K.\
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[quote=\"dennis\"]hi Peter\
\
Thanks for writing\, unfortunately I am not responsible for the sales of the DVDs\, you 'll have to ask the company directly [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url]. My guess is that you should be able to save on shipping!\
\
I would love to play in Vancouver\, and I actually really would if someone would help me organize a few concerts and especially masterclasses to pay off the plane ticket.\
\
Cheers!\
D[/quote]",7492,"BBCode","2007-11-14 01:56:58"
7510,964,"Hi Neville\,\
\
    I think Robert Brochey misunderstood Elliot's response to Bob Halo's post.   As far as paid and/or compensated endorsements;\
     It was my idea to ask Sampson Schmitt to try one of our guitars.\
         I was at the festival with Tony Walker and his wife Pat who were in from the UK. It's a small company\, we can build maybe 20 -30 guitars\
  in a month\, [the big companies crank out about 900 a week I believe].\
   We have an almost non existent promo budget. \
  The money to sponsor the festival came from me and Robert.\
       I paid all of my own way to stay in NY\, [ouch]!\
 and Tony paid about $8000 of his own money\, to meet me the players and me. [no deep pockets here]\
        My idea was that we'd sponsor the festival\, and we'd give Sampson a guitar if he absolutely loved it\, and he did. As you know\, we sold a guitar to Dorado. There wasn't any agreement done with Sampson\,  he offered do do some promo for us\, nothing was written down. I don't speak French\,  Sampson speaks some English\, but we weren't really concerened about a deal\, or any details\, [hey I'm a guitarist\, not Donald Trump!] Tony and Robert and I really love this music. I'm a full-time player who really believes in this company.\
   I'm beyond elated that Sampson and Dorado love these guitars.\
   [Dorado  kissed his fist and declared  \"eet sounds like a Selmer!\"\
   That's just between you and me. Please don't post that. \
We are trying to create some buzz for our company of course\, but the way these guitars are sold are thru the testimonials of players like you and I\, not the Sampsons and Dorados of the world. I heard about this company thru a customer review\, and then my friend and student Mike Bauer brought one over and I was blown away. Promoting this music and it's players is way more important than making money from guitar sales or anything else. The music and it's players have given more to me than I could ever give back. \
  We are really new to this\, and we are learning as we go. The company has been 100% cool to work with\, they really want to make the best guitars that they can. Integrity first\, profits 2nd. If it were any other way\, I wouldn't waste my time. There's too much crap in this world already\, I don't want to add to it.\
 I agree that the whole endorsement thing can be a bit tarnished in general. We all debated back and forth to sort it out. Sponsoring Sampson was a one-off situation\, really kind of a lucky timing thing than any grand strategy. [Like I said\, I just thought that it would be a cool idea!]    Two of my friends are endorsers for Saga. God bless them and Saga. We aren't Saga\, nor will we ever be.\
     The guitars are made almost totally by hand in Small batches.\
  We'll eventually be able to do more at a time if we get enough orders.\
\
I have enough to live on from gigs\, and I consider myself to be very very blessed to be able to do so. I'm to make some  money from the sale of guitars\, but that will probably take a few years to get going.\
    Please feel free to contact me by phone or email\
   my # is 215-885-7019   my direct email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",7510,"BBCode","2007-11-14 10:23:43"
7513,40,"Michael- Hey man I am writing a paper for this ethnopoetics class I am taking and it is turning into essentially a paper on Gypsy jazz (imagine that) the main premise is somthing like using Las maro tchatchapen from the Hansche swing album and other tunes like it (essentially songs in romenes) Pabol Pabol Fuli  Tchai \,played by Sinti Jazz musicians. We see a cultural development. Within Sinti comunities that use \"folk\"songs mixed with modern \"Jazz\" music they are playing on albums. I want to somehow tie this in to the Mare Gilia movement how they were making the Jazz they were playing Gypsy music and using it for political awareness\,as well as  some other themes that the professor wants discussed. Anyway I know that description is convoluted and weird as hell but essentially do you know of any resources that A) discuss the Mare gilia stuff\
B) The use of popular musics by sinti comunities mixed with their own folk melodies (which is weird I know because of the idea of gypsy music really being Hungarian or Romanian in origin) C) Any history on the tune Las Maro TchaTcha Pen ( I know people were mad about the translation being put in the liner notes) Anyhting you think might help. Research wise. When comes to the academics of this stuff your kind of the only guy I can think of to ask for help. \
Maybe when I collect my thoughts better on the argument I will re-pm you to be a little more clear. Sorry for the convalutedness of this message. Any books or articles you came across while you where doing your research that you found helpfull.\
Thanks man.\
Caleb",7513,"BBCode","2007-11-14 16:48:03"
7514,9,"Hi Caleb\,\
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[quote=\"CalebFSU\"]do you know of any resources that A) discuss the Mare gilia stuff[/quote]\
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Not even sure exactly what that is....\
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[quote]B) The use of popular musics by sinti comunities mixed with their own folk melodies (which is weird I know because of the idea of gypsy music really being Hungarian or Romanian in origin)[/quote]\
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I suppose Django's song Tears would be one...it's a Romanesh song. But when you talk about Gypsy folk melodies\, it's hard to say what that means. In general\, the Gypsies just play the music of the culture they're in. There's not much you can really call 100% Gypsy music.\
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 C) Any history on the tune Las Maro TchaTcha Pen [/quote]\
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Sorry\, don't know it.\
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You should read this: \
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/2007/03/01/transnational_dialogues_otherness_and_authenticity_roma_music_in_europe.html]http://www.djangobooks.com/archives/200 ... urope.html[/url]\
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There's a biography at the end..\
\
Good luck!\
\
'm",7514,"BBCode","2007-11-14 17:04:23"
7515,964,"Elliot\,\
   \
   I agree with you. I try to keep it positive even when I disagree.\
    Life's too short.\
      Gotta practise now!\
   Cheers\,\
   Barry            my direct email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",7515,"BBCode","2007-11-14 18:28:42"
7516,1395,"Hi Eddy\, I sent you an email earlier this week. This is just on the off-chance that it went astray.\
I have seen one of your 'selmer' pins and would love to have one!\
A few people pointed in your direction and said that you made a few in the past and that you may have a few left. I'd love one and would get a few more for xmas presents...\
Thanks and best regards\,\
Alec",7516,"BBCode","2007-11-13 19:54:48"
7517,964,"Elliot\,\
   \
   I agree with you. I try to keep it positive even when I disagree.\
    Life's too short.\
      Gotta practise now!\
   Cheers\,\
   Barry            my direct email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",7517,"BBCode","2007-11-14 18:28:42"
7520,40,"Michael- Thanks man. I have read your essay and planned on using it as part of my research. Mare Gilia as I understood it was part of a Sinti Political movement in Germany Which Schnuckenack and those guys were part of(around the time they were making the MDZ records). It is in Michael Dregni's book I guess I could e-mail him as well. Your bibliography will really be a great help.  Las maro tchatchapen(sp) is a vocal tune on the Hans'che swingalbum with Lulu reinhardt. He includes a lyrics sheet in the liner notes with the German translation. It has been discussed on the board just not sure where.\
Thanks again man you're always a b help. \
-Cale",7513,"BBCode","2007-11-14 20:30:37"
7524,220,"Just wanted to say thanks so much for the mayo cd you sent-really enjoyed it-even though its pure tchavolo-but he gets a great sound i think.\
Cheers\
Stu",7163,"BBCode","2007-11-15 07:19:23"
7528,346,"Hey Ashley\, Long time no hear! Did you ever get that package out? Hope all is well on your side. Drop me a line and let me know what's up. Cheers\, Rick",6627,"BBCode","2007-11-15 12:24:21"
7530,953,"Hi Jack.  I've been frequenting the djangobooks forum.  good stuff.\
\
I love some of the original french charts you have posted..  I've been trying to wrap myself around reading them\
I got a hold of seul ce soir\, and I have a few qustions...  can you help?\
\
I suspect in the chord notation B. si\, implies the bass notes.. correct?\
\
the couplet at the end... is this another word for a bridge?\
\
simple\, but needing some assurance.\
\
thanks\, \
Brett",7530,"BBCode","2007-11-15 14:51:03"
7531,118,"Hi Brett\,\
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Glad you're enjoying the charts.  Assuming we're looking at the same chart\, in the 7th bar of what's listed as the 'Refrain'\, you'll see Mi7 written above the B.Si\, B.Si(b) section.  In solfege\, Mi7 is E7\, so it's suggesting an E7 with a descending bass line of B and Bb leading to the A7 (La7).  Some players today simply move the entire chord down from C to A7\, dispensing with the E7 altogether.  Compare the older music to this:\
[url=http://emicad.altervista.org/images/seul_ce_soir.gif]http://emicad.altervista.org/images/seul_ce_soir.gif[/url]\
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The couplet is usually a verse or coda and isn't something you'd usually hear in a gypsy jazz context.  Instead\, the 32 bars of the refrain form the entirety of the tune.  If you're familiar with Stardust\, for example\, you don't often hear the verse (\"And now the purple dusk of twilight time...\")\, instead\, the tune is most often started on what's actually the chorus (\"Sometimes I wonder...\")\, which is standard practice for almost all jazz tunes that came out of the era.  [i]Including [/i]the verse\, though\, is a great and easy way to make your version stand out from the crowd...I wish more people played them today.\
\
Hope that helps!\
Jack.",7531,"BBCode","2007-11-15 18:37:19"
7534,953,"thanks jack.  that helps clear things up.\
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the link to the alternate lead sheet led to a blank page.  are you making a zen statement or\, is it cool to ask for another way to look at it?\
\
I really enjoy this melody.. as well as another called si tu savais.  can you think of any more in the same vein?  I'd love to uncover some of this stuff.\
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much thanks.",7530,"BBCode","2007-11-15 19:14:00"
7535,118,"That's odd...it was a chart from Emiliano's site.  Try going to his homepage first\, then looking under grilles for the chart.\
[url=http://www.emicad.altervista.org/]http://www.emicad.altervista.org/[/url]\
also check this one out; there are a lot of great tunes at the djangopedia site:\
[url=http://djangopedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Seul_Ce_Soir]http://djangopedia.com/wiki/index.php?t ... ul_Ce_Soir[/url]\
(note the above is in two different keys; it's not all one chart)\
If you look in the Repertoire section\, there should be a thread with a lot of good links for finding sheet music and charts.\
\
There are a ton of great ballads and medium tempo tunes from the era you might like.  Some are Django compositions-Nuages\, Melodie au Crepuscule\, Anouman\, Lentement Mademoiselle-and others aren't\, such as J'Attendrai\, La Vie en Rose\, La Foule\, China Boy\, Tears\, Billets Doux\, etc.  The best advice I could give is simply to do a lot of listening to find what strikes you.  Enjoy!\
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best\,\
Jack.",7531,"BBCode","2007-11-15 19:44:46"
7544,118,"Hi Phil\,\
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Here's a lead sheet from Matt Mitchell's self produced fake book.  Enjoy!\
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best\,\
Jack.",7544,"BBCode","2007-11-16 12:42:38"
7547,261,"Cheers Jack\, excellent. Look forward to meeting you at a festival some time!\
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Take care & thanks\, Phil",7547,"BBCode","2007-11-16 12:46:44"
7548,1391,"Hi\, this is the response I posted on the forum. Just drop me a line and we'll work something out...\
\
\
Hi schmid... I feel bad now that I really can't afford to donate this guitar myself to the University. I am selling this guitar (and perhaps another non-Mac) in order to acquire at least a \"starter\" Selmer type instrument. I acquired this instrument from Elderly in the mid 80's during the sell off of the factory inventory and it is barely used and mint.\
\
The last time I checked (about a year or two ago) these were going for around $250 to $300 when they occasionally popped up on Ebay. I would love it to wind up at your University. Anything to further peoples awareness of Mr. Maccaferri's genius. Last time I looked\, there was not even an article on him in Wikipedia (a project I really don't feel qualified for).\
\
Why don't you e-mail me at billymiller at swva dot net (address posted as such to avoid robots)\, and we can figure something out.\
\
By the way\, I read on the net of a fellow from TN doing a thesis and perhaps a book on Maccaferri. Would that fellow be you? Looking forward\, Billy.\
_________________",7548,"BBCode","2007-11-16 14:06:35"
7549,118,"Hi Elliot\,\
\
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know I really feel no animosity toward you; I know things can get mixed up in the rather emotionless world of the internet\, where you can't see someone's eyes crinkling around the edges.\
\
Anyway\, I can see you're a guy of strong emotions\, and I'm all for it-hope you didn't take any of my replies too personally\, that's all.\
\
all best\,\
Jack.",7549,"BBCode","2007-11-16 19:49:46"
7552,516,"Actually Jack\, I respect you and your opinions very much\, so I appreciate that you mean me no animosity.  I think the nature of forums lend themselves to a kind of tit-for-tat exchange between people\, and how much is left to say when people agree?  I'm sure sometime we'll all catch up to each other and end up great friends.\
\
 Elliot",7552,"BBCode","2007-11-16 20:11:55"
7553,252,"I love Busatos and Larson Brothers' guitars.  I own a Busato that F.Charle dated at 1950\, but structurally I think it is much earlier than that - it's basically a Selmebanjo - tiny little thing - three brace top - really big neck - and the rosette is not as refined as with later Busatos. I've been lucky to measure up three Busatos. I hope someday to document his work so that it isn't lost forever. I've made some bench copies of Busatos - unorthodox designs but they have such a uniquely wonderful voice to them - I'm hooked. By any chance\, is your name Paul? I believe I may have consulted on the work recently done on your guitar - it's a fantastic example - one of the most refined and well built examples I've seen. Busato sometimes worked fast and you could tell that he had materials shortages during wartime but he somehow still managed to make guitars that barked.\
\
If you love Larson Brothers guitars\, check out John Greven - he's another builder here in Portland. He worked for Gruhn for many years and developed a passion for Larson Brothers guitars and he makes a Prarie State model that is wonderful - big - shallow - light - curvaceous - and with a responsive & clear voice that projects all the way to the back of a big room.",7553,"BBCode","2007-11-17 01:36:56"
7554,1391,"Hi\, this is the response I posted on the forum. Just drop me a line and we'll work something out...\
\
\
Hi schmid... I feel bad now that I really can't afford to donate this guitar myself to the University. I am selling this guitar (and perhaps another non-Mac) in order to acquire at least a \"starter\" Selmer type instrument. I acquired this instrument from Elderly in the mid 80's during the sell off of the factory inventory and it is barely used and mint.\
\
The last time I checked (about a year or two ago) these were going for around $250 to $300 when they occasionally popped up on Ebay. I would love it to wind up at your University. Anything to further peoples awareness of Mr. Maccaferri's genius. Last time I looked\, there was not even an article on him in Wikipedia (a project I really don't feel qualified for).\
\
Why don't you e-mail me at billymiller at swva dot net (address posted as such to avoid robots)\, and we can figure something out.\
\
By the way\, I read on the net of a fellow from TN doing a thesis and perhaps a book on Maccaferri. Would that fellow be you? Looking forward\, Billy.\
_________________",7554,"BBCode","2007-11-16 14:06:35"
7558,1397,"Nice to meet you Bob\,\
That was my first ever post... and it was fun to share and learn about other people as well.\
I just sold a '71 Jaques Favino\, I liked it but never loved it... the neck was \"canted\"? at such a severe angle that the tension was unbearable.\
Having said that\, it was a pretty powerful guitar with a real \"bark\"\
Best to you and stay in touch\,\
George Cole",7558,"BBCode","2007-11-17 09:09:41"
7566,311,"Hi Korat\,\
Thanks for your message.\
I'm really liking the tone and feel of thinner picks these days...I think I'm settling with the Dunlop 1.5 because it's thick enough to provide some meat but with the better definition that fat picks lack.\
Funny Bireli likes Jazz III's ...I used one last week and thought it was cool but a little too pointy.\
What picks do you use?\
\
Nice talking to you.\
Best.\
Enrique\
PS. How do you know Stochelo?",7566,"BBCode","2007-11-17 22:54:19"
7569,58,"Hi:\
\
I bought a new Dupont about 9 mos ago. I too had heard comments about quality decline\, but the guitar is built of premium woods and is cosmetically perfect. I've owned Gallato\, Mateos\, Dell'Arte (4 different ones)\, Collins\, and Park (4 different ones) guitars.\
\
Let me know if I can answer any questions for you.\
\
Charlie",7569,"BBCode","2007-11-18 06:50:24"
7573,492,"Tim\,\
\
I will be selling soon - things are a bit busy here at the moment\, I'll get it sorted in a few days. Where do you live? I'm in the UK.\
\
regards\,\
\
Dennis. Email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:spalo@ntlworld.com\">spalo@ntlworld.com</a><!-- e -->",7503,"BBCode","2007-11-18 09:23:52"
7577,311,"Hi fred\,\
I haven't seen those big jazzIII but if I come across one I'll buy it and save it for you...\
I appreciate your observations on picks and tone.\
Feel free to contact me anytime to talk guitars and music.\
You've got a great teacher!!...whew! Looking forward to hearing you play someday...maybe next year at Samois?\
Cheers\,\
Enrique",7566,"BBCode","2007-11-18 14:10:45"
7580,548,"Hi\
\
I jammed with Josh when he had just gotten his Dupont\, and he was in love with it (rightfully so)\, so if your Busato copy is good enough to make him sell the dupont\, it must be pretty special!  Are you going to build any more of these? are you taking orders?\
\
Bill Ruskin",7580,"BBCode","2007-11-18 09:17:50"
7581,954,"Greetings Bob:\
\
No offense taken\, mate.\
\
I've read enough of your posts to know where you stand on things\, and which guitars you own\, etc. Moreover\, It don't wish to add to the many offensive comments that cropped up on this hi-jacked thread. \
\
I don't want to see this forum devolve to the depths of the UK forum - like a bunch of drunken foul-mouthed sailors.\
\
And yes\, I do agree with a great deal of what you've said about various makes. A Toyota is not a Bentley.",7581,"BBCode","2007-11-18 10:32:28"
7583,27,"Hi\,\
\
Christelle Caillot makes very nice guitars\, judging from Angelo's recent recordings.\
\
Also\, Djangostation has a nice list of luthiers to cull from.\
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[url]http://christellecaillot.com/jazz.htm[/url]\
[url]http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouche.php?page=luthier[/url]\
\
-Paul Allopenna",7583,"BBCode","2007-11-18 15:04:43"
7584,252,"Jon as in... Jon Thor?  Did you take djangology.net back again?  Sure\, I'll be happy to answer some questions & be listed. I don't have a website yet\, but I've hired a design company and we're in the early throws of development - site flow - look / feel / font / photography. The designer is one of the guys who did aperionaudio.com though my site isn't going to be that fancy. \
\
So - the answer is - I should have a website by perhaps February and I'd love to be listed as a builder on your site. In the interim\, if you have a place to point me at your FAQ I'll take a look at it and see if I can answer some questions.\
\
-Bob",7584,"BBCode","2007-11-18 15:05:02"
7585,27,"Hi\,\
\
Christelle Caillot makes very nice guitars\, judging from Angelo's recent recordings.\
\
Also\, Djangostation has a nice list of luthiers to cull from.\
\
[url]http://christellecaillot.com/jazz.htm[/url]\
[url]http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouche.php?page=luthier[/url]\
\
-Paul Allopenna",7585,"BBCode","2007-11-18 15:04:43"
7589,252,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Sure - I'm building - though I've been doing more of the 'setting up the business and website' things lately.\
\
As regards building - the ones I have built are sold\, but I'm just getting ready to start another four - I'll probably start within the next two weeks. Two of them will be Busato style like Josh's.  The other two will be Favino style. A player in Amsterdam wants a Favino and a player in Seattle wants a Busato and I like to build two of each model - it makes the build process easier. I'm not taking deposits because I'm still working out how long it takes to make them\, but would you like me to keep you in the loop as I build them? When I get a better handle on the time it takes to build them I will start doing the traditional deposit/order/delivery thing. At the rate I did the last batch it would be six or seven months\, but I'm getting quicker because I'm spending less time on jigs and shop setup - and more time working on the actual building of the guitars.\
\
Attached are a few soundfiles of Josh playing some guitars. the \"Bench Copy\" is the Busato style I built for him\, the North Carolina Busato is a 1950 Busato owned by a gent back East\, the Selmusato is a design I'm still experimenting with\, a nd \"Bob's Busato\" is my ?(30's - 40's)? Busato which we think may be one of Busatos very early guitars as it is nearly a Banjo in design - cool old guitar though.",7589,"BBCode","2007-11-18 16:01:52"
7594,492,"Tim\,\
\
I will be selling soon - things are a bit busy here at the moment\, I'll get it sorted in a few days. Where do you live? I'm in the UK.\
\
regards\,\
\
Dennis. Email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:spalo@ntlworld.com\">spalo@ntlworld.com</a><!-- e -->",7594,"BBCode","2007-11-18 09:23:52"
7595,123,"Hi Dennis\
\
Thanks for getting back to me.\
\
I'm in London. \
\
Look forward to hearing from you. I'm not in any rush.\
\
best\,\
\
Tim\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tjvrobinson@mac.com\">tjvrobinson@mac.com</a><!-- e -->",7503,"BBCode","2007-11-19 01:49:49"
7596,123,"Hi Dennis\
\
Thanks for getting back to me.\
\
I'm in London. \
\
Look forward to hearing from you. I'm not in any rush.\
\
best\,\
\
Tim\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tjvrobinson@mac.com\">tjvrobinson@mac.com</a><!-- e -->",7505,"BBCode","2007-11-19 01:49:49"
7597,492,"I'm in Harlow - half way down the M11.\
\
Get back to you soon.\
\
Dennis",7503,"BBCode","2007-11-19 03:05:44"
7598,779,"Here`s two that come to mind\
[url=http://www.moustacheguitars.com/#]http://www.moustacheguitars.com/#[/url]\
[url=http://www.royaljazzguitars.co.uk/]http://www.royaljazzguitars.co.uk/[/url]",7598,"BBCode","2007-11-19 03:50:55"
7600,278,"Don't forget to add Rodrigo Shopis to your list\
[url=http://www.rodrigoshopis.com/]http://www.rodrigoshopis.com/[/url]",7600,"BBCode","2007-11-19 06:55:20"
7603,779,"Here`s two that come to mind\
[url=http://www.moustacheguitars.com/#]http://www.moustacheguitars.com/#[/url]\
[url=http://www.royaljazzguitars.co.uk/]http://www.royaljazzguitars.co.uk/[/url]",7603,"BBCode","2007-11-19 03:50:55"
7604,278,"Don't forget to add Rodrigo Shopis to your list\
[url=http://www.rodrigoshopis.com/]http://www.rodrigoshopis.com/[/url]",7604,"BBCode","2007-11-19 06:55:20"
7605,548,"Yes\, please keep me in the loop\, REALLY like the sound of the \"Bench\" copy\, will it be possible to duplicate?  I am still looking for the Ultimate gypsy guitar\, so far I have a had a Hodson 503 (nice tone\, low volume\, very clunky neck) Park encore (good tone\, low volume) currently I have a Park 14 frte d hole which has enough volume but the tone is not authentic although I love the neck. I need a guitar that will keep up and cut through acoustically in jams\, but has the tone of the oval hole. I play in small clubs\, outdoor events\, etc. and sit in with Hot Club Pacific on occassion\, so I am looking for the tone plus volume and am willing to adapt to the traditional neck profile if I have to.\
\
Keep me posted!\
thanks\
Bill Ruskin",7580,"BBCode","2007-11-19 07:50:14"
7607,252,"So you know Marc & Jack - great guys. I think they both played the bench copy in the back room at Troys. Pete Krebs called me 4 days before the show and said \"Hey\, do you have any guitars for us to play at DFNW? I didn't\, but I stayed up for 3 days in a row roughing out some necks - tacked them to two bodies that were finished in rough form and had my wife drive me up there while I slept in the car. They looked like hell but played fine and I cleaned up all the 'quick work' later. This picture and the next in the series are the ones I brought up. [url=http://flickr.com/photos/gadjoboy/1409630461/in/set-72157602078970416/]http://flickr.com/photos/gadjoboy/14096 ... 078970416/[/url]\
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No two guitars are identical but I should be able to make another that has that tone and barks like that\, sure. Most of that sound is in the stiff old wood and the way the top is arched & graduated. Which Park neck do you have? Is it the round or squarish profile? I don't think you need a huge neck. The loudest crunchiest guitar I ever made had a small neck with a carbon rod in it. I think it's more about getting the neck stable & rigid so the notes are getting fretted cleanly. Bananas and humps and bad fret jobs steal tone and volume because you're essentially always 'fretting out' to some degree. Modern wisdom is to make a floppy neck and try to force it to behave with a truss rod - the old guys didn't see it that way. They made rigid necks and 'lo & behold' their guitars barked like dobermans - go figure. We may yet learn that we've learned very little about making stringed instruments since the '40s.",7607,"BBCode","2007-11-19 10:24:49"
7609,1090,"alright rick\, man i have totally forgot to send you the stuff.  I am a letdown\, consistantly unconsciously forgetfool northener. Sorry. I'll get you the stuff out asap as soon as i get my ass in to gear like. Me head and me mind ain't connected. But i'll connect with you shortly. it will be on its way this week.\
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cya later",6865,"BBCode","2007-11-16 06:39:57"
7614,492,"I'm in Harlow - half way down the M11.\
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Get back to you soon.\
\
Dennis",7594,"BBCode","2007-11-19 03:05:44"
7615,1350,"I saw that you had a D 500 for sale and I had a couple questions. Is it still for sale?  What kind of waverly tuners does it have? How much is shipping w/in the con us?  Thanks and have a great day - \
-Nate",7615,"BBCode","2007-11-19 22:20:39"
7617,1364,"Hello\, I am a fellow Bay Area Django fan and aspiring Luthier (Engineer by profession\, Luthier for fun). I have made some Selmer-style guitars in the past and am gearing up\, to start up again. I am wondering if I could pay you for the privilege to (very carefully) take some measurements off your #103. I already have made some new jigs for the construction of the Selmer/Maccaferri guitars but I would like to sanity check them against an early original as well as take some more measurements. I had the opportunity to measure a model-Hawaiian about ten years ago when it was being fixed up by a fellow here in the Bay Area that I knew (Mark Tossman). I got a good amount of information but I ended up wishing I took more accurate measurements. Is this something that might be possible? If not\, I fully understand as this is certainly an off the wall request. Still any consideration would be greatly appreciated...\
\
Thanks\, Peter Z\
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Peter Zwinakis\
Portola Valley\, CA (near Palo Alto)\
(408) 354-5420\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pzwinakis@yahoo.com\">pzwinakis@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",7617,"BBCode","2007-11-20 07:38:35"
7623,1364,"Hello\, I am a fellow Bay Area Django fan and aspiring Luthier (Engineer by profession\, Luthier for fun). I have made some Selmer-style guitars in the past and am gearing up\, to start up again. I am wondering if I could pay you for the privilege to (very carefully) take some measurements off your #103. I already have made some new jigs for the construction of the Selmer/Maccaferri guitars but I would like to sanity check them against an early original as well as take some more measurements. I had the opportunity to measure a model-Hawaiian about ten years ago when it was being fixed up by a fellow here in the Bay Area that I knew (Mark Tossman). I got a good amount of information but I ended up wishing I took more accurate measurements. Is this something that might be possible? If not\, I fully understand as this is certainly an off the wall request. Still any consideration would be greatly appreciated...\
\
Thanks\, Peter Z\
\
Peter Zwinakis\
Portola Valley\, CA (near Palo Alto)\
(408) 354-5420\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pzwinakis@yahoo.com\">pzwinakis@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",7623,"BBCode","2007-11-20 07:38:35"
7625,1397,"Peter\,\
Sure\, call me anytime... lets make some copies of this thing!\
510-526-4283",7617,"BBCode","2007-11-20 09:31:30"
7627,1397,"Peter\,\
Sure\, call me anytime... lets make some copies of this thing!\
510-526-4283",7627,"BBCode","2007-11-20 09:31:30"
7630,311,"Fred\,\
Sorry to hear you are not gonna be at Samois next year...I'm still not sure I'll go\, but really want to...I went last year and had a wonderful time...\
I'll look for both the rounded tip jazz III\, didn't know about them\, and the XL.\
Cheers.\
Enrique",7566,"BBCode","2007-11-20 15:13:24"
7631,1350,"Elliot-\
Are these books in good condition with the cd's?  If so then I would like to buy them.  Reply to this post or send an an email to let me know where to send the payment using paypal.  \
Thanks-\
\
Nate\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:injustice@earthlink.net\">injustice@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->",7631,"BBCode","2007-11-20 09:42:26"
7635,1350,"Ace-\
Is this guitar still available and do you have any pictures?  \
Thanks\
Nate",7194,"BBCode","2007-11-20 22:09:35"
7637,1350,"Alex-\
Thanks for the fast response.  The guitar looks great but it is a little out of my price range.  I have to fine one out the door with case and shipping for 650.00.  Thanks againg and have a great one!\
-Nate",7615,"BBCode","2007-11-20 22:14:14"
7638,1350,"Sounds good - I will take them - where should I send the payment?\
Thanks again-\
Nate",7631,"BBCode","2007-11-20 18:05:09"
7640,1350,"Ace-\
Is this guitar still available and do you have any pictures?  \
Thanks\
Nate",7197,"BBCode","2007-11-20 22:09:35"
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more to come...",4668,"BBCode","2007-11-21 09:16:20"
7648,442,"Hey Nate\,\
Sorry man.  I totally forgot about it.  I just took out the guitar and played it a bit...which I haven't done since about 2 weeks after I bought it new.  It is reall in mint conidition and sounds pretty damn good.  There is one minor finish ding in picture 29\
Sorry for the crappy pics.  I'm no photographer.\
you can recah me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bookbabik@gmail.com\">bookbabik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
pics to follow...\
Josh",4668,"BBCode","2007-11-21 09:10:30"
7652,1350,"Elliot-\
sent payment this morning-\
have a great one-\
-nate",7631,"BBCode","2007-11-21 08:21:35"
7657,349,"Hi Ted--\
\
Hope all is well.  I'm having trouble locating the author of a song\, and I thought maybe you would be able to help.  I recorded a version of the song Fat Meat 'n Greens for a CD i plan to release soon.  I got it from a recording made by Edgar Hayes in 1946 with Teddy Bunn on guitar.  It is on the Edgar Hayed Classics CD 1938-1946.  I have had no luck finding the publishing rights on line.  I no longer own that CD\, but I thought you might.  If you do\, would you mind checking it to see who the author of the tune is.  I assumed it was Edgar Hayes\, but maybe it is somebody else who wasn't in the group.\
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Thanks--\
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Colin",7657,"BBCode","2007-11-21 19:02:24"
7673,1350,"no worries - I'll be here :D \
thanx\
-nate",7631,"BBCode","2007-11-22 12:26:04"
7693,311,"Hey Charlie\, it's good to hear from you and I hope you're well.\
Thanks for your message\, \
I'm not sure what to do yet because on one hand Bigtones seem very practical and simple to use with a good enough sound but on the other there's the drilling of holes (the top one) and a bit of \"quack\" to their tone.\
\
But I'm also a little sick of having to stick my Schertler basik every time \
and having the sound change with each different spot you put it on and would really appreciate just plugging into an amp and being ready.\
Also I'm thinking of getting an AER\, because it's light and seems to be better than the Schertler David\, and that goes with a BT.\
\
Right now I'm thinking of leaving the Dupont for home use and big theater gigs and getting a Bigtone installed in a Gitane or Music Link guitar and use that for gigs but that'd be more money plus I'd miss playing my Dupont\, but I don't really don't want to mess with my beauty's tone.\
\
Do you have one in your Dupont or just on your Park???\
Did it change the acoustic sound a little or nothing at all????\
If you could go back in time and chose again would you still install Bigtones in a good sounding acoustic???\
\
Kind regards\,\
Enrique.",7693,"BBCode","2007-11-23 14:59:58"
7701,1378,"Hello \, \
I'm thierry \, not a very productive member of the forum\, but reading it frequently ! . (my english is too poor \,sorry!)\
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I have some questions for you : I'm currently looking for a guitar \, and in my search I've been very interested by your posts on this forum ....\
\
 You recently bought a dupont MDC60 at gypsyguitars: let me say I'm very happy for you + you seem to enjoy it a lot\, wich is why I'm writing to you. \
Here are the questions : \
There's currently a model I love on this website wich is the dupont MDC50; I wonder if you tried it when you went to the shop and if so\, what was your feeling about it?....I can't go and try it ... and it's really hard to decide from just an image at this price.... I don't ask for a definitive judgement \, more for a confirmation : good sound\, volume \, good setup and good playability are  what I except with these guitars...is it the case for this particular one ? \
Another question I have is about the guitar setup and its durability. How is the setup on yours? Do you think your instrument is sensitive to humidity and temperature changes? I live in Saint Pierre et Miquelon \, a small little island near Newfoundland \, Canada\, and we have big variations in humidity here  \, mainly due to heating houses in winter...this can be an issue for the guitar....so it has to be strongly built. Is it ?  \
Well that's all...!!! Any other comment about these guitars would be welcome! \
Thanks ! \
Thierry",7701,"BBCode","2007-11-23 18:13:48"
7702,311,"Hi Thierry\,\
That particular MDC50 wasn't there yet when I bought mine so I can't comment on it's particular voice/setup.\
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What I can tell you is that Dupont guitars are built for tone and play like butter\, I've read sometimes they can be a little off setup wise and a couple of blemishes here and there (which comes from the more artisanal handbuilding)\, but nothing major... mine doesn't have any problems.\
\
Duponts sound great with very low action\, I use the #1 bridge and it's about 2.5mm\, it actually sounds better with low action in my opinion.\
Mine has a satin finish which I like and I saw another one (an MDC50B) with the brilliant finish and it was spectacular\, it sounded great too! The frets on it were just a tad sharp.\
\
Write to Jacques or call him on the phone he can tell you more about that guitar\, he even offers a full refund if you're not completely happy with your new guitar.\
It comes with a good case\, strings\, two bridges and some picks.\
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The guitar should hold up up there in Saint Pierre et Miquelon...you just have to be a bit more careful...even more during the winter.\
They are well built but since they are so light they are very responsive to changes in humidity and temperature\, so I'd recomend getting a room humidifier for where you store your guitar or at least a case humidifier.\
You can built it a little space in a closet with controlled humidity if you have the means and are up for it...\
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Anyway I wish you good luck and hope you find a great guitar for you!!\
Feel free to ask me any more questions I'm always happy to talk guitars and let me know what happens\,\
Best regards\,\
Enrique.",7702,"BBCode","2007-11-23 20:11:35"
7703,1378,"Hello michael\,\
it's thierry \, the one that asked you so many things about the dell arte hommage you're selling on your website yesterday !!!!\
I haven't made my choice yet ...To be honnest with you\, I must tell you there are 2 models interesting me : yours \, and a dupont MDC50...As I can't try them\, it's difficult for me to choose...if I could\, I would buy both of them! I need time to decide. \
I will decide in the next 2 or 3 weeks...;and will tell you then. \
Anyway\, thanks a lot for your time and your kindness. \
Thierry",7703,"BBCode","2007-11-23 18:30:29"
7704,9,"ok..thanks Thierry! Take your time...\
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'm",7704,"BBCode","2007-11-24 00:01:31"
7709,1359,"Is this guitar still for sale?\
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thanks\,\
Bryan",7709,"BBCode","2007-11-24 10:47:01"
7710,1378,"Thanks Enrique ! \
I already  took contact with Jacques...nice guy. The other choice I have is the dell arte hommage(D-hole) wich is on michael's website....That's why I PM you...Did you ever try dell arte's guitar  ?As you said in a post\, dupont as something magic ....Definitely hard to decide ! \
Thanks for your reply\
Thierry",7701,"BBCode","2007-11-24 01:50:28"
7711,311,"Hello Fred\,\
Yes Duponts are Magic!!\
I bet the Dell arte Hommage it's cool too\, i never tried one\, I just wanted more of a traditional Selmer sound and for that the Dupont's best.\
Jacques is very nice and he'll do his best so you end up with a guitar you love.\
Just one very important thing: as soon as you decide tell Jacques immediately so he can [b][u]put it on hold for you[/u][/b]\, he doesn't charge anything for this if it's just a few days\, that will ensure nobody else buys the guitar you want before you!!!\
Good luck!!!\
Enrique",7702,"BBCode","2007-11-24 14:46:51"
7712,311,"Hey don't forget the MDC 100!!! Looks a bit different but sounds just as good probably + it's only $2400.",7702,"BBCode","2007-11-24 14:53:02"
7716,1359,"Is this guitar still for sale?\
\
thanks\,\
Bryan",7716,"BBCode","2007-11-24 10:47:01"
7717,1378,"thanks enrique\
I really don't know what I will do ..; have to think about it more !!! \
your reply are very welcome and helpfull\, thanks!\
thierry",7701,"BBCode","2007-11-24 15:12:26"
7718,311,"Cool..take your time that's wise.\
Let me know what happens in the end.\
Cheers\,\
Enrique.",7702,"BBCode","2007-11-24 16:39:39"
7720,95,"Sam\,\
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 you are not out of line at all. \
\
I did have a Patenotte and put quite a bit of work into it.\
- Built a normal bridge\
- Fixed mustache bridge ends to the top\
- Replaced the tuners\
- Leveled the frets\
- Modified the head for better string clearance\
- Built new nut \
- Leather under tailpiece\
- Full Setup \
\
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The tuners I put on were just three on a plate and they fit in without any trouble at all. That was the easy part of all the stuff I did.  The Pats. take some love to get them to the point where they play well. But with the work they are supper fun. I would also suggest putting in fat frets as the ones that come on them are more like mandolin fret wire then jazz guitar wire. If you want more info on the bridge stuff let me know. I have made a hand full for others in your situation. Or if you have more questions feel free to let me know.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",7720,"BBCode","2007-11-24 17:32:57"
7724,1359,"[i]US made Dell Arte Hommage oval hole guitar with a bear claw top[/i]\
Are you still selling this guitar?",7724,"BBCode","2007-11-24 18:02:33"
7729,1359,"Thanks for the feedback...\
I would certainly be interested if it were to come \"off\" hold... :wink: \
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Good luck and thanks again\,\
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Bryan",7729,"BBCode","2007-11-24 20:24:49"
7731,1378,"Hi michael \
just ordered the dell arte from your site ! I'm very happy\, my decision is clear and I'm just waiting to see and play it ! \
please take care with the shipping informations at USPS ! \
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thierry",7731,"BBCode","2007-11-25 10:03:56"
7732,9,"Thanks Thierry! I'll ship this tomorrow!\
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Congratulations...this is a great guitar!\
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-Michael",7732,"BBCode","2007-11-25 10:13:56"
7735,9,"Hi...shipping is $10 to Italy. Just order online and I'll add the shipping after the sale.\
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I've seen the Music Link Dell Arte Prototypes and can tell you that the Gitane is a far better guitar. The Music Link guitars have a lot of problems...necks are warped\, pieces falling off\, etc.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",7735,"BBCode","2007-11-25 10:36:38"
7739,1378,"Thanks michael ... I can't wait !!! \
for your information \, the main attract for me was the favino size\, the 3 parts maple  neck; there are very few reviews of dell arte guitar on the net; you should add something about them on your website;\
Hope this one guitar will be great. \
I'm not a very good guitarist but I recently had the 'revelation' with the right hand technic (I was near it before\, but not \"on\" it as I think I am now)... This guitar will be a big  motivation for me ;I already own a Gerome (1968 \, big hole in the top\, the guy added a mic there!!!) \, wich is in the style but not very playable \, and the sound isn't great : will be beautiful on the wall..! I had a friend of mine (luthier amateur) do a selmer guitar but the neck is like a banana now....!\
So this guitar will really be something for me !\
later\, \
thierry",7731,"BBCode","2007-11-25 11:03:49"
7740,1389,"$10 to Italy is very very low! Are you not located in seattle? \
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I have one more question. what is the nut width on these guitars?",7740,"BBCode","2007-11-25 11:13:39"
7741,9,"Sorry....that's $150",7735,"BBCode","2007-11-25 11:15:35"
7744,1389,"That seemed a little low.\
\
This is changing things a little\, but is still do-able if I feel that this guitar is worth it. \
\
And again\, about the nut width.",7740,"BBCode","2007-11-25 11:22:58"
7745,9,"The Nut width is standard Selmer size: 1 3/4\" (4.5 cm)",7735,"BBCode","2007-11-25 11:52:27"
7748,1364,"Do you still have the DG-255?",7748,"BBCode","2007-11-20 08:02:35"
7757,12,"Gypsy jazz and jazz guitarist searching for skilled Seattle musicians to jam regularly. My aim is to create or join a hot jazz group that wants to make music sizzle. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:daniel@danielsloan.com\">daniel@danielsloan.com</a><!-- e -->",7757,"BBCode","2007-11-25 20:51:53"
7758,12,"Gypsy jazz and jazz guitarist searching for skilled Seattle musicians to jam regularly. My aim is to create or join a hot jazz group that wants to make music sizzle. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:daniel@danielsloan.com\">daniel@danielsloan.com</a><!-- e -->",7757,"BBCode","2007-11-25 20:51:53"
7764,95,"Sam\,\
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There are many good guitars out there. They all need some work. Even the top end guitars such as Dupont. I have owned a Dupont and put allot of setup work into it to get it the way I like. This goes for any guitar. The Patenotte is a fun guitar but it made in a very old style and just takes a bit more work to get them up to modern playability and tone.\
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Do I think it's worth it? Well it just depends on how much work you want to put into it. If you are doing the work your self then as far as money goes it's worth it. If you were going to have some on put the time into it and pay them then it depends on how much you like the guitar. A guitar is only worth it if you the player like the guitar enough to put the cash into it. All that being said the Patenotte is a low end guitar. So it's not really going to help you sell it by putting the work into it unless you can find some one that really like those guitars and would do the same to a stick one they would buy them selves. When I sold mine I sold it for about them same that I bought it for but to a guy that really wanted one and understood the work that had been done to it. It was a good deal for both of us. But back in those days the Patenotte 256 was like $800. I think they are more now. \
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If you are planning on looking into another guitar depending on how much you want to spend I would look into Gitane. Right now they make the best guitar for the money. My opinion on the Manouche guitars is the quality in lower then the Gitanes and they don't sound as good. I have had quite a few of both models thru my shop and find that the Manouches have problems with the neck. This is not across the board but it's hit and miss. However the Gitanes have really come up in quality over the last five years and are very solid. Both the Gitane and Manouche are China made instruments and I feel the elevated price of the Manouche is not worth it. \
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If you are planning spending more then $1\,500 or $2\,000 the DellArte Hommage is a great guitar. I think you would have to find one that was pre owned to get it for under $2k but they are out there. If you are looking to spend more then $2\,500 your options are wide and I'm happy to talk with you more about what is available in that range. \
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In the ends your Patenotte is a good\, hand made guitar. It's up to you and if you like it enough if you want to put the money and time into it to make it great. From the standpoint of a seller or buyer it's not worth putting any time or money into. But as a player and owner I can see that it can be worth putting work into any guitar you like to play. \
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I hope this info has be helpful. If I have giving you more questions then answers please feel free to keep dialoguing. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh",7720,"BBCode","2007-11-26 09:25:11"
7766,1404,"Nelson\,\
I gave it some thought and decided that I missed playing gypsy jazz. I'm pretty rusty\, and under equipped but would like to get rolling again. let me know if you're interested. I live in west kendall\, but I'm at UM all day.\
-tim\
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7768,1404,"Nelson\,\
I gave it some thought and decided that I missed playing gypsy jazz. I'm pretty rusty\, and under equipped but would like to get rolling again. let me know if you're interested. I live in west kendall\, but I'm at UM all day.\
-tim\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tvothang@gmail.com\">tvothang@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",7768,"BBCode","2007-11-26 10:53:43"
7773,1364,"George\, Thanks so much for letting me come over and measure the Maccaferri. After looking at my other measurements from the Hawaiian I measured\, there are definitely differences in the top and back arching (which definitely influences the sound) Interesting how things that should be the same weren't. I guess this is one reason why one Selmer could sound better or different than another.. Anyway\, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. If you shoot me your regular email. I'll keep you updated on the endeavor. Regards\, Peter Z:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pzwinakis@yahoo.com\">pzwinakis@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",7617,"BBCode","2007-11-26 18:54:09"
7774,1364,"George\, Thanks so much for letting me come over and measure the Maccaferri. After looking at my other measurements from the Hawaiian I measured\, there are definitely differences in the top and back arching (which definitely influences the sound) Interesting how things that should be the same weren't. I guess this is one reason why one Selmer could sound better or different than another.. Anyway\, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. If you shoot me your regular email. I'll keep you updated on the endeavor. Regards\, Peter Z:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pzwinakis@yahoo.com\">pzwinakis@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",7623,"BBCode","2007-11-26 18:54:09"
7775,766,"Just curious if you still have a countryman isomax 2h for sale.\
Thanks\,\
Jason",7775,"BBCode","2007-11-26 22:40:54"
7778,766,"Just curious if you still have a countryman isomax 2h for sale.\
Thanks\,\
Jason",7778,"BBCode","2007-11-26 22:40:54"
7786,647,"Hey\, How are you doing?? If you still have the book\, I want to buy it. Give me a call  415-314-1951.    Jeff",7786,"BBCode","2007-11-27 10:49:51"
7793,443,"John\,\
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Would you consider splitting the set? I'm looking for volumes 11-16 and 19 and 20 only.\
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Cheers\,\
Tim",7793,"BBCode","2007-11-27 15:32:08"
7796,366,"Hi Tim\,\
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I would consider it\, but at some point collecting payments and shipping out CDs one or 2 at a time gets to be a real hassle. I'll let you know if I decide to do that.\
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thanks\,\
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John",7796,"BBCode","2007-11-27 17:52:58"
7797,366,"Hi Jeff\,\
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Good to hear from you. Michael said he wants the book but if he changes his mind you will be the first to know.\
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Best wishes\,\
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John",7797,"BBCode","2007-11-27 18:24:00"
7800,1136,"Hello\,\
I am in LA and am interested in your workshop.  I am a little hesitant\, as it looks like it is more beginner than I require.  I have gone through Gypsy Picking and feel very comfortable with that technique (generally up to about 160bpm soloing).  I am now working on Gypsy Rhythm and am trying to assimilate many of those ideas into my playing.  Also\, I am a graduate of Berklee College of Music\, though I wasn't into Gypsy Jazz then.  I have only been working on this style for about 8 months\, but being a professional musician\, I know how to practice and am moving quickly.  \
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In late summer\, I am planning on having an hour long recital of myself (with a band) playing Gypsy Jazz.  This year I plan on working towards that goal with private instructors and a lot of woodshedding.  If you think that I am at the right stage for what you are trying to do\, I'd love to do it.  \
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Let me know what you think.  My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christopherpeterson@gmail.com\">christopherpeterson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
Chris Peterson",7800,"BBCode","2007-11-27 16:28:33"
7803,3,"Hi Christopher\
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thanks for writing in. First of all\, I understand how you feel. I do think this would be appropriate for you; however\, in the case you not satisfied\, i'm willing to talk it through.\
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I know how most workshops go (especially in GJ) they're often very terrible and advanced students end up paying money for something they already knew\, or at best\, they learn a few things but the other students slow them down.\
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I have a different system for my workshop. First of all\, it is 4 hours long. Second of all\, I try to keep student participation to a minimum\, students participating are often more for demonstration. The workshop is designed for all levels\, but actually geared more toward people like you.\
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The way I work is I try to get maybe at least one beginner\, one intermediate and one advanced student to participate so that everyone in attendance can recognize themselves.\
\
The workshop itself is 100% gypsy jazz in approach. I believe I've come up with a simple and effective way to explain the masters approac this music.\
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The first part of the workshop is on technique and it is exaustive. Michael Horowitz did some great research and is also my friend\, but he's not really a player and unfortunately\, in his picking book he made a few mistakes and overlooked a few important concepts. I would like to really focus on that.\
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We also talk about the left hand\, because it is as important as the right hand. A lot of people have the technique down\, but they still dont' \"sound\" gypsy because they're actually overlooking some important left hand articulation concepts.\
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I will also talk a lot about rhythm\, because in all styles\, and really especially in this one\, it is the secret to unlocking the picking technique and the first step to being able to solo (all the big names spent time playing rhythm for someone at some point\, django\, bireli\, angelo\, etc...).\
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Then I show my voice-leading method to explain gypsy jazz improvisation\, but again it is based strictly on the django tradition. All the examples come from django\, stochelo \, bireli\, etc.. the masters... towards the end\, i also try to show a few more advanced concepts that you might be familiar with through your berklee formation\, but i show how to apply it within the style\, and how guys like bireli or wawau adler use some of these.",7803,"BBCode","2007-11-27 19:53:53"
7806,443,"Thanks. I understand.\
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Cheers\
Tim",7793,"BBCode","2007-11-27 19:37:28"
7808,1398,"Hello Baro\,\
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Regarding this topic ([url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3288]viewtopic.php?t=3288[/url] ) \
could you give me the correct link to the transcroption page?\
Thanks!!\
Arnaud",7808,"BBCode","2007-11-28 04:55:43"
7810,1398,"Hello Baro\,\
\
Regarding this topic ([url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3288]viewtopic.php?t=3288[/url] ) \
could you give me the correct link to the transcroption page?\
Thanks!!\
Arnaud",7810,"BBCode","2007-11-28 04:55:43"
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7813,1398,"Thanks a lot Baro !!",7808,"BBCode","2007-11-28 07:25:35"
7814,1398,"Thanks a lot Baro !!",7810,"BBCode","2007-11-28 07:25:35"
7816,647,"If he changes his mind\, I'm ready to buy it. Money in hand.",7786,"BBCode","2007-11-28 11:25:16"
7821,154,"Hi there\,\
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I'd be very interested in purchasing the Integrale Series from you -- can you verify that they're all in good condition (unscratched\, etc)?\
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Many thanks\,\
Joseph Rosenberg",7821,"BBCode","2007-11-28 17:31:50"
7822,366,"Hi\,\
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Yes\, they are all in mint condition. All discs are guaranteed unscratched. I don't know if you've seen these discs but they put a bunch of silly labels on the front of the jewel boxes -- as seen here:\
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[url=http://www.dargil.pt/novidades/2006/semana5/005.jpg]http://www.dargil.pt/novidades/2006/semana5/005.jpg[/url]\
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I removed some of these\, but it wasn't easy & in a couple cases there may be a tiny bit of adhesive residue left on the plastic cases. But nothing much. After the first couple\, I gave up & just left the labels on. It's kind of silly -- if they feel the need to put all these stickers on I don't know why they can't put them on the cellophane rather than right on the jewel case!\
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But I digress: they are all in excellent+++ condition and all discs are flawless.\
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John",7822,"BBCode","2007-11-28 18:09:50"
7824,563,"Andreas\, I have been plotting the purchase of a Dupont\, but your AJL might be a great alternative. Have you given any thought to the price? If you are coming to the States any time in the near future\, I could wait for delivery to avaoid the risks of shipping it. \
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You wouldn't remember me\, but I met you at Django in June\, and had offered you a ride to the airport. I have friends in Finland\, so the AJL would have extra panache for me. A warning though\, I don't play like you do. I am barely above a beginner at this. So if you have a more deserving buyer\, don't feel bad about telling me so.\
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I was trying to play your CD with Jimmy Rosenberg on MOnday\, and in the dark\, put it in the wrong slot. The CD seems permanently stuck in the interior of my dashboard! Rats! And it's such a great CD!!!",7824,"BBCode","2007-11-29 05:01:00"
7827,226,"Hello\,\
\
You have posted a great documentary in three parts on google video called \"Histoire du Jazz Français\". Unfortunately my French is very poor so I am only getting a sense of what is said but it has some fantastic photographs on it.\
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I have about 450 photographs of Django Reinhardt and I am hoping to publish a book dedicated entirely to pictures of him. In the documentary\, there are several rare Django pics and one (below) with the new quintet taken in 1940 which I have never seen anywhere else before.\
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Unfortunately\, the resolution in the video is very poor. Would it be possible for you to take a still of this photo from your copy of the documentary if I told you exactly where it was?\
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I would very much apprciate it if you could assist me.\
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Thanks in anticipation\,\
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Regards\,\
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Roger Baxter\
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P.S. A French speaking colleague of mine is trying to contact Jean-Christophe Averty directly but without success so far.",7827,"BBCode","2007-11-29 06:23:17"
7829,1378,"Hello michael \, \
I'm so happy my guitar shipped !. Is there any way to track it ? Did you have to explain to USPS how to ship it here? . Just can't wait to play it ! \
Have a good day \,\
thierry",7829,"BBCode","2007-11-29 05:45:17"
7830,9,"Hi Thierry\,\
\
Yes\, I explained to them the special instructions and also put them on the label. They weren't too worried about it.\
\
I have a basic sort of tracking\, but it doesn't give specifics like a delivery date. \
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",7830,"BBCode","2007-11-29 08:55:13"
7833,1378,"ok thanks michael ! \
thierry",7829,"BBCode","2007-11-29 09:13:55"
7839,154,"Well\, you've got yourself a deal. I'm in Canada -- how would you like me to get the payment with you? Do you use Paypal at all?\
\
Regards\,\
Joseph",7821,"BBCode","2007-11-29 09:49:04"
7840,366,"Hi Joseph\,\
\
Yes\, PayPal would be my preference. You can send it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john@sugarinthegourd.com\">john@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e --> (my eBay id is sugar_in_the_gourd if you'd like to see my feedback).\
\
thanks!\
\
John",7822,"BBCode","2007-11-29 09:52:16"
7843,351,"Hi Teddy\,\
\
Don't tell Christophe Averty I published his documentary!!  ;-)\
What a hawk eye you have to detect this rare picture!!\
\
I am so sorry...  I watched the documentary and published it on video.google\, but as it was not talking that much about Django\, I removed all the files from my PC... the best resolution I can think of now would be from the mp4 video file you can download from video.google\, but that would be very similar to the images you can see directly on the videoplayer on the video.google page...\
\
I'll try to ask around me if someone has this picture...\
\
Good luck for your book! Can't wait for it!!\
\
Best regards\,\
Favino881",7843,"BBCode","2007-11-29 10:02:18"
7844,1406,"Ha ha!  No\, I occasionally looked at this forum in the past but hadn't bothered registering.  I thought I'd register just so I could see which posts had been made since I last looked.  Unfortunately\, it's still a bit of a chore to wade through all the 'optimum bridge height and material' rubbish.",7844,"BBCode","2007-11-29 09:46:25"
7846,351,"Hey! I knew I had seen this before!!\
Look at the rough scan I did from the booklet of the great \"Retrospective\" 3 CD box!  :wink: Seems to come from the same session!\
Maybe you can ask \"Mitch\" who has been involved in the making of this package.\
\
Regards\,\
Favino881\
\
[img]http://chti.gadjo.free.fr/Vrac/New-QHCF-1940.jpg[/img]",7843,"BBCode","2007-11-29 11:38:30"
7847,226,"Hello\,\
\
Yes it is from that same session. I had already checked with Michel Mercier (Mitch) and he has never seen it before. - He was as surprised as I was to see it.\
\
\"New\" Django photos just keep appearing!\
\
Thanks very much for your help.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",7827,"BBCode","2007-11-29 11:43:54"
7854,135,"Hey Andreas\,\
What are the specs on that guitar you're selling?\
Thanks\,\
Alex",7854,"BBCode","2007-11-29 22:27:38"
7860,964,"Hey Dennis\,\
      Hey bro'\, how goes it?   I think I mentioned to you that I'm pretty good with Finale. I don't have much free time\, but I would be willing to  do some Finale charts for you if you'd like.\
 Let me know. BTW\, Birdland was awesome. I have some \
low- res thumb nail pics of the festival. I'll send them to you.\
  Talk soon\,\
   Barr     I think you have my email\
   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",7860,"BBCode","2007-11-29 23:37:20"
7865,563,"Too bad AJL's site doesn't show the sides and back\, but I am sure it is incredible! Two questions: 1. Is the action low\, or can the guitar be made to sound good with low action? (I came from electrics and find high action difficult\,)\, and 2. Since I haven't heard an AJL live\, is it similar tonally to a Dupont? \
\
2800 Euros is about $4164 in dollars\, thanks to the falling dollar value. I could probably swing it\, though. \
\
I was just about to buy a Dupont when I saw your offer. This is a very interesting alternative!",7824,"BBCode","2007-11-30 12:16:12"
7889,1260,"Hi.\
\
I was reading an old topic on the forum concerning Gitane vs Gallato RS 1939.\
Clearly there were some issues concerning the Gallato.\
Are these issues solved now.\
And is the neck as huge as I have heard?\
 (I'm looking for a new guitar and like to be as well informed as possible)\
\
Kind regards\,\
Fred",7889,"BBCode","2007-12-01 08:47:03"
7891,154,"Hi there\,\
\
I'd be interested in buying the Star pick\, Wegen 7\, and two magazine from you. What would be the best way to get you the money? I'm in Halifax -- I could mail you a cheque in CDN funds or paypal you.\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph",7891,"BBCode","2007-12-03 18:29:41"
7892,135,"how thick is that star pick?\
thanks\,\
alex",7892,"BBCode","2007-12-03 20:12:48"
7893,40,"Barengero- Hey I wanted send you a quick message to ask a small favor. I know you have talked a little about the tune Lass Maro Tschatschepen on the message board and was wondering if you could help me out.I am using the song in a paper I am writing for an anthropology class I am taking. I have the liner notes with the Romanes and German \, but I don't speak german enough to really translate it. I was wondering if you had the song translated into english. Or could help translate it. I was wondering if you could also give me a little more information about the controversary concerning the reaction to printing the German next to the Romanes. what was the Sinti reaction like among other musicians as well as normal everyday Sinti. Once again I hope you can help I will credit you with any information I use in the paper as well as the Translation. \
Thanks \
Caleb",7893,"BBCode","2007-12-03 20:32:22"
7894,40,"Barengero- Hey I wanted send you a quick message to ask a small favor. I know you have talked a little about the tune Lass Maro Tschatschepen on the message board and was wondering if you could help me out.I am using the song in a paper I am writing for an anthropology class I am taking. I have the liner notes with the Romanes and German \, but I don't speak german enough to really translate it. I was wondering if you had the song translated into english. Or could help translate it. I was wondering if you could also give me a little more information about the controversary concerning the reaction to printing the German next to the Romanes. what was the Sinti reaction like among other musicians as well as normal everyday Sinti. Once again I hope you can help I will credit you with any information I use in the paper as well as the Translation. \
Thanks \
Caleb",7894,"BBCode","2007-12-03 20:32:22"
7895,131,"Hi\, \
\
I'll buy the \
\
- Wegen Big City 1.8 White (according to Michel Wegen\, this is what Stochelo uses\, pack of 2) 8$\
\
- Wegen Big City 2.2 Black (pack of 2) 8$ \
\
Paypal work for you?   I assume they can just go in an envelope and mail out first class\, eh?   \
\
Craig Bumgarner\
240-298-2643\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig@zahnisers.com\">craig@zahnisers.com</a><!-- e -->",7895,"BBCode","2007-12-04 03:49:45"
7896,154,"Hi there\,\
\
I'd be interested in buying the Star pick\, Wegen 7\, and two magazine from you. What would be the best way to get you the money? I'm in Halifax -- I could mail you a cheque in CDN funds or paypal you.\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph",7896,"BBCode","2007-12-03 18:29:41"
7899,1090,"Hi is this still available?\
\
\" Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks Volume 1\" and the wegan 7 plec? \
\
cheers\,\
Ash.",7899,"BBCode","2007-12-04 04:41:14"
7900,1090,"Hi is this still available?\
\
\" Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks Volume 1\" and the wegan 7 plec? \
\
cheers\,\
Ash.",7900,"BBCode","2007-12-04 04:41:14"
7901,457,"Paypal is fine. My account is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pdaigle@pobox.com\">pdaigle@pobox.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Total is 42$ (37$ plus 5$ for shipping). I can ship tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.",7891,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:10:48"
7904,457,"Th book is still available but the Wegen 7 is pending right now.\
\
Thanks\,",7899,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:16:24"
7905,457,"Paypal is fine. My account is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pdaigle@pobox.com\">pdaigle@pobox.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Total is 42$ (37$ plus 5$ for shipping). I can ship tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.",7905,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:10:48"
7906,457,"The Star Pick is pending right now. I will let you know if the buyer does not follow up.\
\
It is 4mm thick.",7906,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:12:36"
7907,151,"Mr Daigle\
\
I'd like to buy the JazzMan magazine - the one with the drawing on the cover.  I'll happily pay the $5US plus shipping or can provide you with rare unissued recordings of the Ferrets or just about anyone else via CD or FTP.  I'm in the US and I realize the shipping will be $5 or so - no problem.\
\
Best Regards\
Scot",7907,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:33:54"
7908,457,"Th book is still available but the Wegen 7 is pending right now.\
\
Thanks\,",7908,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:16:24"
7909,457,"Pay pal works. My account: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pdaigle@pobox.com\">pdaigle@pobox.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Your total would be 18$ (16$ + 2$ shipping).\
\
Thanks",7909,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:15:10"
7912,457,"Hi Scot--\
\
Unfortunately\, the Magazine is pending right now: I am just waiting for payment from another forum member. I will let you know if it falls through.\
\
Thanks\,",7912,"BBCode","2007-12-04 06:49:50"
7913,151,"Much obliged either way\, Mr D.\
\
Best\
Scot",7907,"BBCode","2007-12-04 07:07:46"
7916,647,"Fantastic album!! Everyone I played it to this weekend wants a copy. Can you send me two more\, ship regular\, and charge to same card?  Thanks\, Jeff",7916,"BBCode","2007-12-04 09:25:45"
7917,9,"will do!\
\
Yes...great stuff. I thought it was out of print\, but then I found another stash of them. They won't last long and will probably be collectible!\
\
'm",7917,"BBCode","2007-12-04 09:37:00"
7921,455,"Do you have pictures?  Is it natural or sunburst?\
\
Will you trade for a really nice Gitane D-500 with a fresh neck setup including full fret leveling?\
\
Thanks",7921,"BBCode","2007-12-04 12:37:10"
7924,25,"Hi JD:\
I saw your post on the Djangobooks forum about Django in June and responded there\, but thought I'd drop you a note personally. I organize the event. \
\
If you'd like updates as I firm up details just let me have your contact info and see that you're in the proverbial loop. I'll be in touch with everyone fairly soon and should have the website updated within about a month. We had a pretty incredible gathering last year and things are shaping up really well for next. Hope you can join us.\
\
Andrew Lawrence\
Djangoinjune.com \
andrew AT communityguitar.com",5315,"BBCode","2007-12-04 12:03:21"
7925,1192,"Thanks Andrew\,\
\
Heres my contact info:Jeff griffith\
                                2414 Sanford Drive\
                                Columbus Ohio\
                                43235-4507\
                  (614)889-8328 days\
                  (614)799-8834 eves.\
\
                   e-mail   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",7925,"BBCode","2007-12-04 18:20:13"
7926,154,"Payment was sent through. Please let me know once you've sent it.\
\
Regards\,\
Joseph",7891,"BBCode","2007-12-04 18:29:53"
7927,1410,"The Guitar is Sunburst\, here are some photos:\
\
[url]http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/Junkyardslug/Loar/[/url]\
\
I am really not intrested in a trade\, I am really a double bass player and have gotten into the Freddie Greene type stuff.  I have decided to be a 'one guitar' guy\, this Loar wasn't it (turns out a 1950 L-7 was it).\
\
That being said\, if I did trade I would probably end up turning around and selling it.  I love listening to Django but to be honest I don't think I would ever want to play in a Gypsie Jazz band.\
\
George",7927,"BBCode","2007-12-04 13:06:06"
7928,455,"Yeah\, cool.  I'm also into the Freddie Green thing which is why I am interested in the Loar.\
\
Why didn't it work out for you?  Tone?  Volume?\
\
Thanks",7921,"BBCode","2007-12-04 18:41:14"
7931,1410,"For me it was 100% a volume issue.  The guitar has a solid top and back but they are pressed instead of carved.  That means they start with a flat piece of wood and using a form and heat they press it into the arch shape.  That saves on wood cost but the wood wants to return back to its original state (un-arched).  To combat this they put a block inside the guitar right underneath the bridge that connects to the back (think Violin sound post but instead of being a 1/4 inch rod it is a 1X3 inch block that is under the entire length of the bridge).  It keeps the top arched but I think it also cuts down on the acoustic volume.\
\
Now I should have prefaced that by saying that when I bought this I was looking for a big band guitar\,  one that will cut just enough over a big band acoustical.  I bought it on Ebay based on the good reviews it got without playing one first.  I did do one Quintet gig acoustically with it and it was perfect (Trumpet\, Vibraphone\, Bass\, Drums\, and Myself) but I know it will never cut though a big band and it doesn't have enough volume to take solos in a small group.  The one saving grace is when I bought it I was going to buy the full acoustic version with no pickup\, the place I bought it from had both versions for the same price so I figured a floating pickup wouldn't hurt.  This doesn't do me any good (I don't own an amp) but it is a lot easier to sell a archtop with a pickup than without (there are guys like myself who loath pickups but the guys who like them far out-number the 'Purists' as I call them).\
\
George",7927,"BBCode","2007-12-04 19:41:44"
7933,154,"Payment was sent through. Please let me know once you've sent it.\
\
Regards\,\
Joseph",7896,"BBCode","2007-12-04 18:29:53"
7934,1192,"Thanks Andrew\,\
\
Heres my contact info:Jeff griffith\
                                2414 Sanford Drive\
                                Columbus Ohio\
                                43235-4507\
                  (614)889-8328 days\
                  (614)799-8834 eves.\
\
                   e-mail   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",7934,"BBCode","2007-12-04 18:20:13"
7936,457,"I will most likely mail it tomorrow.\
\
I will let you know.\
-p",7891,"BBCode","2007-12-05 06:23:18"
7937,457,"I will most likely mail it tomorrow.\
\
I will let you know.\
-p",7905,"BBCode","2007-12-05 06:23:18"
7938,1194,"hi\
i ve seen you have deleted my post\
why ?\
 :D",7938,"BBCode","2007-12-05 02:45:39"
7939,95,"Oh no I didn't delete it. I just moved it to the classified section. I have to hold fast to the forum rules and the first rule is no selling in the gear forum. \
\
Also sorry if I pissed you off about your post. I didn't mean to do that in any way. I just have seen many \"Busato\, Selmer\, Favino\" guitars for sale on ebay that were not any of those. So please don't be upset. I'm not trying to hijack your sales attempt in any way.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",7939,"BBCode","2007-12-05 10:25:03"
7953,40,"Michael- Just wanted to send you a message and say thanks for putting that paper out there. I have read and re-read it a few times in the past week or so trying to get my ideas organized for this paper. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a few questions about it. I have decided that they best way to do this paper is to talk about the one thing you make very clear in your article. The idea that what we consider \"Gypsy\" is really what we percieve through ideas we have about what should be \"Gypsy\". What I find interesting is the idea that Gypsies use this as a way to market themselves. I am not sure if you've ever read Mimesis and Alterity by Michael Taussig\, but I generally am going to try and make the connection that Gypsies have mimessed there own cultural identity (at least the one they portray). When one looks at the history of what we in the west call european gypsy music we see that whether it be the verbunkos or gypsy jazz the communities that pass this stuff down orally are really taking a tradition that isn't there own and making it there own. For example Bossa Dorado or Fapy's tune tango for django. Neither Fapy nor Dorado are Argentenian or Brazillian yet they make use of the forms and make them there own. So even though Bossa Dorado is a Bossa it is also Gypsy. My question is in your field work was there a line? Di you see any evidence that the musicians you studied with where aware of the idea that \"we\" do A for the Gadjos and B for gypsies? was ther ea difference between the culture they have assumed and the culture that they feel they truly inhabit. I know you have a quote in gypsy picking that says something like Jazz is not our music but we play it in our way. What is it that they consider their way?\
Hopefully I haven't been vague and you see where I am trying to go. Do you have any thoughts?\
Thanks\
P.S. Thanks for the sources on the bibliography I have tracked some of them down.\
Caleb",7513,"BBCode","2007-12-05 15:57:40"
7954,1090,"Ok great\, how much all in to ship to Britain? (ch412yb)\
\
Is it any good or dya think Gypsy Fire would be better for those demanding licks? I'm not bothered about speedy licks\, more rememberable ones like Django's bouncing ones\, so what type is in this?\
\
cheers\,",7954,"BBCode","2007-12-05 16:11:07"
7955,25,"OK\, Jeff\, thanks...I'll be in touch.\
Be well\,\
Andrew",5315,"BBCode","2007-12-05 05:35:53"
7960,9,"[quote=\"CalebFSU\"] I am not sure if you've ever read Mimesis and Alterity by Michael Taussig\, but I generally am going to try and make the connection that Gypsies have mimessed there own cultural identity (at least the one they portray). [/quote]\
\
Yes...I did read that along time ago.\
\
[quote]For example Bossa Dorado or Fapy's tune tango for django. [/quote]\
\
David Grisman wrote Tango for Django.\
\
[quote]Di you see any evidence that the musicians you studied with where aware of the idea that \"we\" do A for the Gadjos and B for gypsies? [/quote]\
\
I'm not so sure there's a clear distinction between \"insider\" and \"outsider\" music....but you do see some indications of that. The Django stuff was pretty much \"insider\" music for the Gypsies till around 1990. Then it became popular to play for gadjos. I know that Patrick Sasouis had to play modern jazz to make living because no one wanted to hear Gypsy jazz in the 80s. But now that's changed....\
\
[quote]What is it that they consider their way?[/quote]\
\
A certain sort of Gypsy \"soul\" I guess....they like speed and intensity!\
\
\
Good luck!\
\
-Michael",7514,"BBCode","2007-12-05 19:49:27"
7964,1194,"Sorry too for my answer but you know i don't want to be in bad shapes with this sales\, i really need to sell it because i m really need money\
it s not with pleasure i m trying to sell it\
cheers too\
 :D",7938,"BBCode","2007-12-06 03:26:36"
7965,95,"What is your asking price?",7939,"BBCode","2007-12-06 09:37:30"
7966,516,"Hi\
\
Just curious - after you record your backing track\, do you then play it out of your computer to accompany it?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Elliot",7966,"BBCode","2007-12-06 09:40:46"
7967,516,"Hi\
\
Just curious - after you record your backing track\, do you then play it out of your computer to accompany it?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Elliot",7967,"BBCode","2007-12-06 09:40:46"
7968,457,"Yup. \
\
Basically here is what I do:\
\
- I record the desired backing track (I use the built-in metronome in the \"earphones only\" mode so it's not audible in the playback). I record directly to MP3 (320 KBps)\
- I transfer the files to my computer using the USB cable (I usually rename them from the cryptic STE-00x.mp3 names to a more comprehensible &lt;songname&gt;_&lt;BPM&gt;.mp3 e.g. allOfMe_180.mp3)\
- Play them in Winamp (or whatever is your MP3 player of choice)\
\
This is the main reason I bought the thing: to record my own playback at the speed I want (I find that the Cossimini playbacks are way too fast to learn a song)\
\
Please don't hesitate to reach out again if you have any more questions.",7966,"BBCode","2007-12-06 10:03:31"
7969,1090,"Ok great\, how much all in to ship to Britain? (ch412yb)\
\
Is it any good or dya think Gypsy Fire would be better for those demanding licks? I'm not bothered about speedy licks\, more rememberable ones like Django's bouncing ones\, so what type is in this?\
\
cheers\,",7969,"BBCode","2007-12-05 16:11:07"
7970,1090,"Ok great\, how much all in to ship to Britain? (ch412yb)\
\
Is it any good or dya think Gypsy Fire would be better for those demanding licks? I'm not bothered about speedy licks\, more rememberable ones like Django's bouncing ones\, so what type is in this?\
\
cheers\,",7969,"BBCode","2007-12-05 16:12:30"
7971,1090,"Ok great\, how much all in to ship to Britain? (ch412yb)\
\
Is it any good or dya think Gypsy Fire would be better for those demanding licks? I'm not bothered about speedy licks\, more rememberable ones like Django's bouncing ones\, so what type is in this? and do you exept paypal?\
\
cheers\,",7969,"BBCode","2007-12-05 16:13:00"
7972,1090,"Ok great\, how much all in to ship to Britain? (ch412yb)\
\
Is it any good or dya think Gypsy Fire would be better for those demanding licks? I'm not bothered about speedy licks\, more rememberable ones like Django's bouncing ones\, so what type is in this? and do you exept paypal?\
\
cheers",7969,"BBCode","2007-12-05 16:21:01"
7973,457,"Yup. \
\
Basically here is what I do:\
\
- I record the desired backing track (I use the built-in metronome in the \"earphones only\" mode so it's not audible in the playback). I record directly to MP3 (320 KBps)\
- I transfer the files to my computer using the USB cable (I usually rename them from the cryptic STE-00x.mp3 names to a more comprehensible &lt;songname&gt;_&lt;BPM&gt;.mp3 e.g. allOfMe_180.mp3)\
- Play them in Winamp (or whatever is your MP3 player of choice)\
\
This is the main reason I bought the thing: to record my own playback at the speed I want (I find that the Cossimini playbacks are way too fast to learn a song)\
\
Please don't hesitate to reach out again if you have any more questions.",7973,"BBCode","2007-12-06 10:03:31"
7974,457,"To be completely honest\, the Robin Nolan book is not very good. The licks in it are not the typical licks you hear from the better known artists out there.\
\
Gypsy Fire has *way* better licks. Those are licks you hear from Tchavolo\, Bireli\, Stochelo and others. The example solos are also well constructed.\
\
I own both the Robin Nolan Licks book and Gypsy Fire: I am selling the Robin Nolan one but I am keeping the Gypsy Fire...that should tell you which one I think is better.\
\
Tu parles Français? Je suis du Québec et ma langue maternelle est le Français.\
\
a+",7954,"BBCode","2007-12-06 10:08:30"
7975,516,"Thanks\, sounds good.\
\
Have you ever taken a look at the Boss Micro-BR ?\
\
It has a time stretch function for slowing down without pitch change\, so I suppose you could import the Cosimini tracks (I have then too) and slow them down for learning\, not sure.  No microphones\,  however it does have a 1/4\" input.  My mic isn't stereo\, so that may be a consideration.  Hard to decide between that\, the H2 or the H4....I might just go with the H2 anyway\, since I like the idea of live recording.  The Boss and the H4 do have 4 track\, but I suppose it would be as easy to mix down later with some dedicated software on my PC\, like most of the recording tech-heads recommend.   Hard call....\
\
Elliot",7966,"BBCode","2007-12-06 10:29:54"
7976,516,"Thanks\, sounds good.\
\
Have you ever taken a look at the Boss Micro-BR ?\
\
It has a time stretch function for slowing down without pitch change\, so I suppose you could import the Cosimini tracks (I have then too) and slow them down for learning\, not sure.  No microphones\,  however it does have a 1/4\" input.  My mic isn't stereo\, so that may be a consideration.  Hard to decide between that\, the H2 or the H4....I might just go with the H2 anyway\, since I like the idea of live recording.  The Boss and the H4 do have 4 track\, but I suppose it would be as easy to mix down later with some dedicated software on my PC\, like most of the recording tech-heads recommend.   Hard call....\
\
Elliot",7967,"BBCode","2007-12-06 10:29:54"
7977,457,"I'm afraid I am not the right person to answer those questions. I chose the H2 because it fit my budget and it is really simple to use. I had nothing to record myself (aside from the built-in microphone on my laptop) before I bought the H2 and I now nothing about recording technology.\
\
Cheers\,",7966,"BBCode","2007-12-06 11:07:00"
7978,457,"I just dropped your picks and magazines at the post office.\
\
Let me know when you receive them!\
\
Cheers\,",7891,"BBCode","2007-12-06 11:08:09"
7980,457,"I'm afraid I am not the right person to answer those questions. I chose the H2 because it fit my budget and it is really simple to use. I had nothing to record myself (aside from the built-in microphone on my laptop) before I bought the H2 and I now nothing about recording technology.\
\
Cheers\,",7973,"BBCode","2007-12-06 11:07:00"
7981,457,"I just dropped your picks and magazines at the post office.\
\
Let me know when you receive them!\
\
Cheers\,",7905,"BBCode","2007-12-06 11:08:09"
7982,457,"I just dropped you picks at the Post Office so keep an eye out for them!\
\
Cheers\,",7909,"BBCode","2007-12-06 11:08:50"
7983,131,"Patrick\, \
\
Thanks!\
\
\
Craig",7895,"BBCode","2007-12-06 11:31:36"
7985,457,"To be completely honest\, the Robin Nolan book is not very good. The licks in it are not the typical licks you hear from the better known artists out there.\
\
Gypsy Fire has *way* better licks. Those are licks you hear from Tchavolo\, Bireli\, Stochelo and others. The example solos are also well constructed.\
\
I own both the Robin Nolan Licks book and Gypsy Fire: I am selling the Robin Nolan one but I am keeping the Gypsy Fire...that should tell you which one I think is better.\
\
Tu parles Français? Je suis du Québec et ma langue maternelle est le Français.\
\
a+",7985,"BBCode","2007-12-06 10:08:30"
7986,1090,"Malheureusement pas\, je suis Anglais. Je Merci pour les conseils sur les livres\, je pense que je vais aller avec tzigane incendie. Je pense que sa plus d'un défi et je vais seulement besoin d'un autre livre pour compléter l'ensemble! Quoi qu'il en soit\, Jazzine garder! Espérons que cela a un sens ...",7954,"BBCode","2007-12-06 12:00:12"
7987,1090,"Malheureusement pas\, je suis Anglais. Je Merci pour les conseils sur les livres\, je pense que je vais aller avec tzigane incendie. Je pense que sa plus d'un défi et je vais seulement besoin d'un autre livre pour compléter l'ensemble! Quoi qu'il en soit\, Jazzine garder! Espérons que cela a un sens ...",7969,"BBCode","2007-12-06 12:00:12"
7988,311,"Hi\,\
Jacques Mazzoleni has some left handed high end gypsy guitars.\
[url=http://www.gypsyguitars.com/inventory.php]http://www.gypsyguitars.com/inventory.php[/url]\
There's a Patenotte\, a Dupont and a Favino.\
Cheers!!",7988,"BBCode","2007-12-06 20:10:53"
7990,99,"Hi\, I have 2 books that I could part with...I have Gypsy Picking by Michael Horowitz and I have Astuces de la guitare Manouche by Angelo Debarre.\
This book is in French but it's got great tabs and notation and uses standard\
chord names over the chords.\
Let me know if either or both are of interest to you. You can contact me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@hotmail.com\">clang440@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks",7990,"BBCode","2007-12-07 11:35:39"
7991,99,"Hi\, I have 2 books that I could part with...I have Gypsy Picking by Michael Horowitz and I have Astuces de la guitare Manouche by Angelo Debarre.\
This book is in French but it's got great tabs and notation and uses standard\
chord names over the chords.\
Let me know if either or both are of interest to you. You can contact me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@hotmail.com\">clang440@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks",7991,"BBCode","2007-12-07 11:35:39"
7992,1068,"Thanks for the reply. I actually already have the Gypsy Picking book\, but I do not have the other one. Do you have any thing else laying around? Let me know if you come up with anything..\
\
cheers.",7990,"BBCode","2007-12-07 12:01:59"
7993,1068,"Thanks for the reply. I actually already have the Gypsy Picking book\, but I do not have the other one. Do you have any thing else laying around? Let me know if you come up with anything..\
\
cheers.",7993,"BBCode","2007-12-07 12:01:59"
7994,99,"Alright\, along with the Angelo Debarre book\, I could throw in 'Make Your Own Electric Guitar by Melvyn Hiscock. It's in  brand new condition - I switched to playing acoustic guitar before I got around to building my own electric.\
However\, this book is a classic and covers every aspect of building including electric guitar electronics. What do you think?\
Could we continue this by email? Here's my address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@hotmail.com\">clang440@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",7990,"BBCode","2007-12-07 12:33:47"
7995,99,"Alright\, along with the Angelo Debarre book\, I could throw in 'Make Your Own Electric Guitar by Melvyn Hiscock. It's in  brand new condition - I switched to playing acoustic guitar before I got around to building my own electric.\
However\, this book is a classic and covers every aspect of building including electric guitar electronics. What do you think?\
Could we continue this by email? Here's my address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clang440@hotmail.com\">clang440@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",7991,"BBCode","2007-12-07 12:33:47"
7997,40,"Michael- Thanks for all the information man. I have had a few lightbulb moments int he past few days with this paper and am rreally getting into it. I have been talking to some friends of mine who are anthropologists and we have bounced some idea around. Soory about the Tango for Django slip up I am ignorant to most of David Grisman's work and I just have a burn of the Faby disc so I assumed and look what happened. Thanks for all your help. Was you Transnational Dialouges paper ever published anywhere was it part of your Ph.D stuff. I am going to quote you so I need to know how to cite you.\
Thanks again man your a huge help.\
Cale",7513,"BBCode","2007-12-07 15:20:27"
7998,9,"Hi Caleb....I never published the paper.\
\
Good luck!\
\
'm",7514,"BBCode","2007-12-07 16:19:53"
7999,1416,"Im new to gypsy music... I try'd without success...getting that tone out of a Gibson flat top...I aqiired a Oval hole Collins selmer style...I was first taken by the extreme volume from such a little hole...The guy I bought it from called it the \"Collins Cannon\"...So instrested in the design I bought a Book on line Written by Micheal Cpllins Building a Selmer Maccaferri Guitar\"... Im not that handy and never planned to try building one ...Till now...I was on e_bay and i saw...He now has a DVD to support his book...way cool...!4 hrs with the creator of my \"Fav.\" guitar \
Zak !",7999,"BBCode","2007-12-07 21:05:53"
8000,1416,"Im new to gypsy music... I try'd without success...getting that tone out of a Gibson flat top...I aqiired a Oval hole Collins selmer style...I was first taken by the extreme volume from such a little hole...The guy I bought it from called it the \"Collins Cannon\"...So instrested in the design I bought a Book on line Written by Micheal Cpllins Building a Selmer Maccaferri Guitar\"... Im not that handy and never planned to try building one ...Till now...I was on e_bay and i saw...He now has a DVD to support his book...way cool...!4 hrs with the creator of my \"Fav.\" guitar \
Zak !",7999,"BBCode","2007-12-07 21:05:53"
8001,1416,"Im new to gypsy music... I try'd without success...getting that tone out of a Gibson flat top...I aqiired a Oval hole Collins selmer style...I was first taken by the extreme volume from such a little hole...The guy I bought it from called it the \"Collins Cannon\"...So instrested in the design I bought a Book on line Written by Micheal Collins Building a Selmer Maccaferri Guitar\"... Im not that handy and never planned to try building one ...Till now...I was on e_bay ( and i saw...He now has a DVD to support his book...way cool...14 hrs with the creator of my \"Fav.\" guitar \
Zak !   \
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Building-the-Selmer-Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar-10-DVD-set_W0QQitemZ180189167131QQihZ008QQcategoryZ47067QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]http://cgi.ebay.com/Building-the-Selmer ... dZViewItem[/url]\
2nd post forgot the link.",7999,"BBCode","2007-12-07 21:14:31"
8002,1416,"Im new to gypsy music... I try'd without success...getting that tone out of a Gibson flat top...I aqiired a Oval hole Collins selmer style...I was first taken by the extreme volume from such a little hole...The guy I bought it from called it the \"Collins Cannon\"...So instrested in the design I bought a Book on line Written by Micheal Collins Building a Selmer Maccaferri Guitar\"... Im not that handy and never planned to try building one ...Till now...I was on e_bay ( and i saw...He now has a DVD to support his book...way cool...14 hrs with the creator of my \"Fav.\" guitar \
Zak !   \
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Building-the-Selmer-Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar-10-DVD-set_W0QQitemZ180189167131QQihZ008QQcategoryZ47067QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]http://cgi.ebay.com/Building-the-Selmer ... dZViewItem[/url]\
2nd post forgot the link.",7999,"BBCode","2007-12-07 21:14:31"
8010,964,"Hi Dan\,\
      We've recently reorganized our North American operations\, and we will be restructuring our pricing. I'll be the dealer for all of  North America\,\
  [Robert Brochey has retired].\
    I can get back to you with the current price for a left handed D hole.\
    I can meet or beat any other price since I get them directly from Manouche Guitars\, and I am the authorized dealer.\
      You can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
         I can be reached by phone at   215-885-7019\
                   [Keep in mind that I'm on the east coast\, eastern time zone].\
           I can offer you the best  support\, service etc.\
   Talk soon\,\
     Barry Warhoftg",8010,"BBCode","2007-12-09 15:28:32"
8011,252,"Is the book still for sale? You said: \"Yikes\"... does that mean the other guy gave you a really low offer? Do you still have the book? I'll be out much of tomorrow but I'll check if I can. \
\
I can tell you right here and now - I'll give you $250. So\, if you still have it and you can hold it for me for a day\, I'll buy it at that price.\
\
I'm in Seattle tomorrow measuring a guitar neck for a client. I would love to have this book before I start building my veneering rigs. To date\, I've built solid body guitars\, but I've received several requests for laminated guitars.",8011,"BBCode","2007-12-09 21:22:23"
8014,516,"Hi Jeff\
\
 I am planning on playing solo gigs sometime in the not too distant future and I was wondering if I could ask you what you are playing.  Are you purely solo\, or do you use backing tracks sometimes? If so\, how? I'm trying to avoid the 'use $5000 worth of equipment to make 50 bucks' syndrome at the moment\, so I think I might go with getting a Yamaha Stagepas PA and a Zoom H2 to play some tracks through in stereo when I need to\, using a CAD 177 mic I bought recently.  I can't figure out a better way\, and besides\, I'm going to need to be convinced otherwise before I give up using a microphone\, I'm sure you know what I mean....\
\
Thanks for any info\, opinion\, etc\
\
Elliot",8014,"BBCode","2007-12-10 06:22:05"
8025,964,"Hi Dan\,\
      We've recently reorganized our North American operations\, and we will be restructuring our pricing. I'll be the dealer for all of  North America\,\
  [Robert Brochey has retired].\
    I can get back to you with the current price for a left handed D hole.\
    I can meet or beat any other price since I get them directly from Manouche Guitars\, and I am the authorized dealer.\
      You can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
         I can be reached by phone at   215-885-7019\
                   [Keep in mind that I'm on the east coast\, eastern time zone].\
           I can offer you the best  support\, service etc.\
   Talk soon\,\
     Barry Warhoftg",8025,"BBCode","2007-12-09 15:28:32"
8028,1068,"Thanks for the offer but I am really trying to trade for GJ instruction materials. The electric guitar book looks like a lot of fun but I don't play electric so it would not be much use to me.\
\
Take care\,\
Jason",7993,"BBCode","2007-12-11 22:48:08"
8035,1194,"finally \
i decide not sell her because i won money enough  on poker tournaments.\
\
 :D",7938,"BBCode","2007-12-12 11:40:24"
8038,351,"Hi Nak\,\
\
Send an email to Loïs\, the lead guitarist! \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cesarswing@hotmail.fr\">cesarswing@hotmail.fr</a><!-- e --> \
\
Regards\
Favino881",8038,"BBCode","2007-12-14 04:28:34"
8039,346,"?????",6627,"BBCode","2007-12-14 05:44:10"
8040,1418,"Hi! And sorry to disturb\, but i looked the dvd\, but it has only NL subs\, so i was wondering\, that is there change that can copy the document for me? That is if you have english subtiles for it.\
I can copy some gypsy dvd:s for exchange (don't have many\, but..)\, or even  give you some financial compensation...\
\
I use messenger and skype if necessary\, but ordinary mail is also fine..\
Thanks\
\
-Larry",8040,"BBCode","2007-12-14 14:15:46"
8041,1418,"Hi! And sorry to disturb\, but i looked the dvd\, but it has only NL subs\, so i was wondering\, that is there change that can copy the document for me? That is if you have english subtiles for it.\
I can copy some gypsy dvd:s for exchange (don't have many\, but..)\, or even  give you some financial compensation...\
\
I use messenger and skype if necessary\, but ordinary mail is also fine..\
Thanks\
\
-Larry",8041,"BBCode","2007-12-14 14:15:46"
8042,457,"Hi Larry --\
\
I do have the version with the English subtitles.\
\
Just send me your address and I will mail you a copy on DVD.\
\
Cheers\,",8040,"BBCode","2007-12-14 14:23:18"
8043,457,"Hi Larry --\
\
I do have the version with the English subtitles.\
\
Just send me your address and I will mail you a copy on DVD.\
\
Cheers\,",8043,"BBCode","2007-12-14 14:23:18"
8044,1418,"[quote=\"pdaigle\"]Hi Larry --\
\
I do have the version with the English subtitles.\
\
Just send me your address and I will mail you a copy on DVD.\
\
Cheers\,[/quote]\
\
 Wonderful! Thank you so much\, and i can send you some gypsy dvd copies to return\, or at least pay the postages?\
\
My address is\
\
Larry Helle\
Ohratie 5 E 33\
01370 Vantaa \
Finland\
\
- Larry",8040,"BBCode","2007-12-15 06:53:05"
8045,1418,"[quote=\"pdaigle\"]Hi Larry --\
\
I do have the version with the English subtitles.\
\
Just send me your address and I will mail you a copy on DVD.\
\
Cheers\,[/quote]\
\
 Wonderful! Thank you so much\, and i can send you some gypsy dvd copies to return\, or at least pay the postages?\
\
My address is\
\
Larry Helle\
Ohratie 5 E 33\
01370 Vantaa \
Finland\
\
- Larry",8041,"BBCode","2007-12-15 06:53:05"
8046,9,"Hi Oscar\,\
\
I occasionally buy used Hommages to resell. Of course\, the price would have to be lower to make it worth it. I usually buy them for around $1300. I find it very hard to sell the Hommages used for more then $1500. \
\
Let me know if you're interested.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",6945,"BBCode","2007-12-15 08:59:15"
8049,964,"Hi Weiger\,\
\
    The Manouche Guitars are really amazing.\
   You can order them from [url=http://WWW.manouche-guitars.com]WWW.manouche-guitars.com[/url]\
    The price is 975 GBD\, [Pounds].  Hope that that helps!\
      Cheers\,\
   Barry Warhoftig    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
       [url=http://www.hotclubphilly.com]www.hotclubphilly.com[/url]",8049,"BBCode","2007-12-16 12:44:03"
8050,964,"Hi Weiger\,\
\
    The Manouche Guitars are really amazing.\
   You can order them from [url=http://WWW.manouche-guitars.com]WWW.manouche-guitars.com[/url]\
    The price is 975 GBD\, [Pounds].  Hope that that helps!\
      Cheers\,\
   Barry Warhoftig    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
       [url=http://www.hotclubphilly.com]www.hotclubphilly.com[/url]",8050,"BBCode","2007-12-16 12:44:03"
8051,516,"Hi Jeff\
\
 I am planning on playing solo gigs sometime in the not too distant future and I was wondering if I could ask you what you are playing.  Are you purely solo\, or do you use backing tracks sometimes? If so\, how? I'm trying to avoid the 'use $5000 worth of equipment to make 50 bucks' syndrome at the moment\, so I think I might go with getting a Yamaha Stagepas PA and a Zoom H2 to play some tracks through in stereo when I need to\, using a CAD 177 mic I bought recently.  I can't figure out a better way\, and besides\, I'm going to need to be convinced otherwise before I give up using a microphone\, I'm sure you know what I mean....\
\
Thanks for any info\, opinion\, etc\
\
Elliot",8051,"BBCode","2007-12-10 06:22:05"
8052,1380,"Let's talk on the phone. 206 842 9487. \
I play solo for the obvious reasons: Lacking someone to play with that I'm familiar with\, and the proprietors aint gonna pay a crowd of folks to play.\
\
I sing a good bit\, and play stuff from the sixties and other eclectic material\, but mostly \"sell\" the Django style songs.\
\
I don't know the equipment you mentioned. My memory of using recorded stuff is negative. I've played country (solo) in the past with recorded tracks\, but its painful to think about it. I think the quality of my recordings was very low and put a drag on the rest of what I was doing live. Also cueing things up was clumsy.\
\
I've enjoyed your posts\, and look forward to talking to you if you'd like to call. \
\
Jeff",8014,"BBCode","2007-12-16 19:49:24"
8053,1380,"Let's talk on the phone. 206 842 9487. \
I play solo for the obvious reasons: Lacking someone to play with that I'm familiar with\, and the proprietors aint gonna pay a crowd of folks to play.\
\
I sing a good bit\, and play stuff from the sixties and other eclectic material\, but mostly \"sell\" the Django style songs.\
\
I don't know the equipment you mentioned. My memory of using recorded stuff is negative. I've played country (solo) in the past with recorded tracks\, but its painful to think about it. I think the quality of my recordings was very low and put a drag on the rest of what I was doing live. Also cueing things up was clumsy.\
\
I've enjoyed your posts\, and look forward to talking to you if you'd like to call. \
\
Jeff",8053,"BBCode","2007-12-16 19:49:24"
8058,563,"Andreas--\
\
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. My mother just had serious surgery and I had to go to Texas to visit her (long trip...I live in New Jersey!). I rushed out and left my lap top\, so was cut off from e-mail. \
\
Because of the expenses we incurred visiting my mother\, I am going to have to withdraw from consideration for your AJL\, at least for now. Too bad\, as I admire your playing beyond measure\, and would have been delighted to own your guitar. If the guitar remains unsold and I can manage it again\, I will contact you.  \
\
Thanks for taking the time to share the info with me\, and thanks for your great music. I think watching Stephane and you jam after the show at Django in June was one of the highlights of my life! \
\
All the best\,\
Michael Bauer",7824,"BBCode","2007-12-17 12:47:00"
8059,516,"Hi Jeff -\
\
How about if I call you this weekend sometime? \
\
Elliot",8014,"BBCode","2007-12-18 12:51:45"
8061,1378,"Hello michael \,\
I just received the dell arte Homage  D-hole\, and I have to say I'm very happy with it : great sound\, great action\, great neck ....It's a beautifull instrument.  Nothing to say but thanks !!!\
Now \, I just have to play ! \
Thanks again !\
Thierry",8061,"BBCode","2007-12-18 13:23:54"
8062,9,"Hi Thierry...I knew you'd like it!  Enjoy...\
\
-Michael",8062,"BBCode","2007-12-18 13:38:49"
8063,516,"Hi Jeff -\
\
How about if I call you this weekend sometime? \
\
Elliot",8051,"BBCode","2007-12-18 12:51:45"
8064,1380,"I'll be in Eastern Washington till the 23rd\, no phone service. Tonight would be fine. I stay up late - 11:00. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.\
Hope to hear from you\
\
 Jeff[/i]",8014,"BBCode","2007-12-18 13:51:43"
8065,1380,"I'll be in Eastern Washington till the 23rd\, no phone service. Tonight would be fine. I stay up late - 11:00. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.\
Hope to hear from you\
\
 Jeff[/i]",8053,"BBCode","2007-12-18 13:51:43"
8068,504,"Hey Josh\,\
\
I just wanted to thank you for all the help you've given me. I don't know if you remember but our last correspond was about building a guitar. So far I have not built anything\, hopefully I can get cracking on the jigs and molds. \
\
How are you doing on your guitars and how is the bridge business ha\
\
Take care\, and have a good holiday",6619,"BBCode","2007-12-18 19:27:53"
8069,95,"Good to hear from you. \
\
My guitar took a huge step back. After getting the box all together and cutting the dove tail for the neck I realized that I had cracked a brace at some point while putting the top on. SO I took a closer look inside to see that I had cracked two braces. and they were the 4 and 5. So I could not get a clamp on them due to the small sound hole. So I removed the back and found even another crack in one of the braces. I know why this happened and sort of bet on having to do all this extra work. The reason being that I dry forced my top when I put it on. And I put extra arch in it as well. My goal was to put the top under as much tension as posable without the top splitting. But this put allot on the braces. Too much for the amount of support I put in. So now I'm going back and re supporting all the braces and gluing them back in place. Once I get that done and get the back on again I'll glue the neck on\, do the finger board and it will be ready for finish. It's not a pretty guitar by any means. But I think it just might sound okay. So we'll see. \
\
I have been building mandolins however and they have been turning out pretty nice. They are Hollow body\, Forced top electric mandolins. I'm taking what I know about the Selmer and putting as much of that info into the mandos as I can. I have made one Octave and have a standard in the works now. The coolest part is the one I'm working on now is already sold! He is just waiting for me to get it done. So my guitar building has taken a bit of a back seat to the mandos cus' I can make some money building them right now. \
\
Aside from that I'm doing allot of setups\, restorations and modification on guitars. Notably last month I had a Busato that I restored and I just recently sent back a Bucolo that I did a bunch of work on. I also had a 1906 Washbern parlor in that I re built. Had to take the whole thing apart and fix may cracks. It was the old Z style bracing and the owner wanted to put steel strings on it. So I added a brace to turn it into an X braced. Sweet little guitar once I got it all done. It plays like a dream and sounds amazing. I never knew how good those old little things sounded till I had a chance to work on one. So I'm having a blast for sure.  \
\
Let me know how things go for you. Just start building. That is the hardest part.... Starting. Once you make your first cut it's hard to stay out of the shop. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",6620,"BBCode","2007-12-19 10:37:42"
8083,1349,"hi there \
\
 saw your post about the stimer \,i'm in denver and if you want to try some stimers (i have two of them ) you could come by my house with your guitar (i have a compact 60)\
pascal\
\
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guimbard@msn.com\">guimbard@msn.com</a><!-- e -->",8083,"BBCode","2007-12-20 16:39:49"
8087,71,"Pascal\, that's an offer too good to refuse - thanks! I'm leaving town tomorrow for the holidays\, but I'd like to take you up on that in January.\
\
Do you happen to have an ST51?\
\
All the best\,\
\
Adam",8087,"BBCode","2007-12-20 16:59:16"
8088,1349,"hi \
\
  i have the s 51 and the st 48  \,both original .\
 have a nice holidays and keep in touch \
 we'll get together sometimes in january\
 pascal",8083,"BBCode","2007-12-20 17:05:09"
8093,230,"Hey Jon-I have it with English subs..you're welcome to borrow it~ Phil",8093,"BBCode","2007-12-21 11:56:14"
8094,230,"Hi - by anychance did you get any video of Sebastien Giniaux at DFNW? If you did\, I would love to get a copy? Please let me know. I'm happy to pay for costs....Cheers\, Phil",8094,"BBCode","2007-12-21 11:57:59"
8095,48,"Hey Jeff\,\
\
You're not originally from the Sacramento\, California general area are you? I had a musician friend (a very good musician!) in that area a long time ago.\
\
Jack",8095,"BBCode","2007-12-21 12:53:48"
8099,230,"don't worry about that. If you want to see if give me a call or email me at\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
Cheers \
\
Phil",8093,"BBCode","2007-12-21 15:46:15"
8100,846,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
My name is Yuta Hirose. \
\
I found an interesting japanese forum that people talk about you.\
\
[url=http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=1319020]http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=1319020[/url]\
\
If you have any question\, please ask me.\
\
By the way\, I am a guitarist too but studying in Australia now. That's why I can use English...\
Thanks.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8100,"BBCode","2007-12-21 21:10:37"
8102,846,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
My name is Yuta Hirose. \
\
I found an interesting japanese forum that people talk about you.\
\
[url=http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=1319020]http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=1319020[/url]\
\
If you have any question\, please ask me.\
\
By the way\, I am a guitarist too but studying in Australia now. That's why I can use English...\
Thanks.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8102,"BBCode","2007-12-21 21:10:37"
8106,27,"Dennis\,\
\
I would love to attend the workshop in February.  My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pallopenna@gmail.com\">pallopenna@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Paul",8106,"BBCode","2007-12-23 11:51:48"
8108,846,"Hi nicksansone\,\
\
My name is Yuta. I am interested in trading. I have the oval hole Collins guitar. Located in Australia.\
\
\
Scale length 670mm \
Ebony fingerboard\, with mother of pearl dots \
laminated rosewood back and sides \
Solid spruce top steam bent to it's arch behind the bridge (pliage) \
Solid wood bindings and purflings \
Three piece walnut necks with the original headstock joint \
Re-enforced with three aluminum strips \
Ebonized\, and hollow rosewood bridge \
DR tailpiece\
\
Schatten Pick Up. \
\
My collins is used by numerous musicians like Andreas\, Ritary\, Denis\, etc\
\
Here is the clip Ritary plays my collins:\
\
\
[url=http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/francais/video4.html]http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/francais/video4.html[/url]\
\
\
As you can see in the movie\, this selmers sounding great.\
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It also has been re-set up by an australian luthier hence excellent condition. \
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I use this collins in my jazz trio:\
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[url=http://www.furdjango.com]www.furdjango.com[/url]  (click news)\
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The reason why I am interested in trading is because I want a Favino style guitar!\
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Do you have any recordings for your shelly park?\
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Regards\,\
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Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2007-12-23 16:31:18"
8110,1415,"Yuta\,\
 Thanks for writing. Is this guitar the one Dennis was selling a while ago? Serial no 103? I was wondering if it was the same model\, or acutally the same guitar. I have seen pictures of the one that was posted on the classifieds\, but I haven't any luck hearing the Ritary site. I don't have any really good quality sound clips\, but if you go to [url=http://www.kazangojazz.com]www.kazangojazz.com[/url] you can hear it live off a pretty bad sound board. Acoustically and out of my Schertler it sounds great; and as the photos show you\, it's quite a beauty. If you could send a few pictures or let me know if it was the 103\, that would be great. Thanks. \
Sincerely\,  \
            Nick Sansone",8110,"BBCode","2007-12-23 23:08:19"
8118,846,"Hi Nick\,\
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Yes. The serial number is 103\, the one that has lots of history. Luckily I got it from Canada but I am happy to trade for the favino style guitar.\
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Andreas been using this guitar for Django in June last year and the movies were on youtube but not anymore.\
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Let me know if you have any questions.\
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some questions from me:\
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Action?\
Playability?\
Pick-up?\
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Regards\,\
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Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2007-12-24 06:27:37"
8119,1415,"Hi Yuba\,\
 Thanks for the quick reply. As far as the Parks is concerned\, I have found that is is really quite fluid and easy to play\, as the neck is not as wide as the traditional Selmers. I have the action currently set at about 3mm on the bass side and 2mm on the treble\, at the 12th fret. As Horowitz mentioned in a comparison of the two styles\, the Favino models really come alive at a higher action. However\, I find that at this height things are really strong sounding without a buzz\, projection is louder and I can still play at my top speeds without too much string pressing adaptation. The pickup is\, as mentioned in the for sale section\, a bigtone pickup externally installed. I have it on the bottom of the tailpiece\, as I was loath to drill into such a beautiful instrument. Of course you could if you wanted\, but it sounds as good as is would installed internally\, and I can make it completely acoustic if I am so inclined. The sound is really balanced\, and clear\, as Maple is renound for the dry uncolored clarity that adds another dimension of tone to the Favino breathy\, airy sound. When I first picked up this guitar I had to buy it.  So\, if you are  interested\, please send me a few pictures of the collings\, as the ones Dennis posted are removed from the classifieds. After that I think we are pretty good to go.  Thanks\, Nick",8110,"BBCode","2007-12-24 10:44:02"
8123,781,"Hey Dennis!\
Put me on your list for Boston. Thanks!\
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Bob Failla\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:faillas@comcast.net\">faillas@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",8123,"BBCode","2007-12-25 18:20:40"
8126,1425,"DO YOU STILL HAVE THIS GUITAR?",8126,"BBCode","2007-12-25 22:00:25"
8127,14,"Hi Ed:\
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Yes \, the Hommage is still available .\
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David",8127,"BBCode","2007-12-25 23:24:36"
8130,964,"Hi Nick\,\
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     I wanted to say hello. As you've probably heard\, I'm the new dealer rep for North America for Manouche Guitars.\
     We're in the process of redoing our website\, which will have a page\
 for testimonials. Please let me know if you'd like to contribute one.\
    We'll have some pictures from the Birdland Festival and some other cool  stuff. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything.\
  Our next shipment of guitars will be next month\, in case you know of anybody who is looking for a guitar. Also\, if you have a used Manouche to sell or trade\, let me know.\
 Thanks\,\
  Barry Warhoftig   215-885-7019\
  Dealer Rep Manouche\, Guitars\, North America",8130,"BBCode","2007-12-26 08:12:35"
8131,964,"Hi Nick\,\
\
     I wanted to say hello. As you've probably heard\, I'm the new dealer rep for North America for Manouche Guitars.\
     We're in the process of redoing our website\, which will have a page\
 for testimonials. Please let me know if you'd like to contribute one.\
    We'll have some pictures from the Birdland Festival and some other cool  stuff. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything.\
  Our next shipment of guitars will be next month\, in case you know of anybody who is looking for a guitar. Also\, if you have a used Manouche to sell or trade\, let me know.\
 Thanks\,\
  Barry Warhoftig   215-885-7019\
  Dealer Rep Manouche\, Guitars\, North America",8130,"BBCode","2007-12-26 08:12:54"
8132,1415,"Hi Barry\,\
 I'm running out the door to work right now\, but if you want to use anything I wrote on the reply to Robert under the guitar trade heading\, feel free. The Manouche really have a great tone and are powerful intruments. Take care and best of luck with the business.\
     Nick",8132,"BBCode","2007-12-26 09:22:01"
8134,846,"Hi Nick\,\
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I am in Japan for Holiday now. I am going back to Australia on 25th of January. The collins guitar is in Australia so I can't take photos now but I have some photos of me playing the collins. \
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I am interested in your guitar. If we want to trade\, we will have to wait until the end of January. \
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I hope that's ok with you.\
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Regards\,\
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Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2007-12-24 19:28:32"
8135,1415,"Yuta.\
 Thanks again for the quick reply. I think that later in January would be fine for the trade. I haven't shipped anything out of the country this large before\, so do you know if there is any tax that we would have to pay? I guess since we won't be legally selling anything then maybe there shouldn't be any additonal charge. I'll talk to you soon.\
  Nick",8110,"BBCode","2007-12-26 14:10:24"
8137,799,"hallo matthias\,\
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suche gerade den text zu fuli tschai plus falls möglich übersetzung ins deitsche\
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kannst du helfen?",3153,"BBCode","2007-12-26 17:03:01"
8138,95,"Johan\,\
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Is the guitar one you got from us? If so is it one that I worked on?\
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What is the make and model of the guitar?\
\
Make sure the notch in the bridge for that string is not deep. I should only be half as seep as the string. \
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Another thing it could be is the tailpiece. Play the string open and put our hand on the tailpiece so see if the it is buzzing. If it is the tailpiece it is more then likely the inset and it will need a bit of glue on the under side the stop it.",8138,"BBCode","2007-12-26 18:25:58"
8139,1415,"Hi Yuba\,\
 Just one more question\, does it come with a hard shell case? The Parks has a really nice Green crushed velvet type interior with a hard shell. \
 Thanks\, \
         Nick",8110,"BBCode","2007-12-26 18:36:12"
8143,846,"Hi Nick\,\
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Yes\, it comes with a good hardshell case. It is designed for selmer style guitars. The picture is below.\
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When I asked Denis to ship it from Canada to Australia\, it cost $US300. No additional charge. And it took 3 weeks to arrive. \
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So I am expecting the shipping fee from AU to US would also cost  $US300. \
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He used UPS: [url=http://www.ups.com]www.ups.com[/url]\
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Regards\,\
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Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2007-12-26 23:01:33"
8144,799,"hallo matthias\,\
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suche gerade den text zu fuli tschai plus falls möglich übersetzung ins deitsche\
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kannst du helfen?",3158,"BBCode","2007-12-26 17:03:01"
8145,1008,"Hi Josh\,\
I bought a saga DG-320 about a year ago.  I really like the guitar but the low E buzzes a bit with the factory set up.  I have been reading that bridge replacement really helps these guitars out and would like to try replacing the bridge.  Could you provide a bridge replacement recommendation?  Can I order it off of this website?\
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Thanks a lot!\
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Sincerely\,\
Aaron",8145,"BBCode","2007-12-26 19:39:59"
8146,95,"Aaron\,\
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If you want the best bridge for your guitar it would be for me to build one for you. The problem with most of the pre made bridge blanks is that they sill need to be modified to work well for your guitar. My bridges are a bit more expensive because I build them custom for each order. But this ensures that it will sound the best. Also I can build it to accommodate your action hight request. You can get them on the site and they are $70. If you do go for this option the only thing you might need to do is do a final fit to the top of your guitar but this is an easy process and much less then you would have to do with a bridge blank from another company. \
\
Let me know if you have more questions I'm happy to talk to you about this or any other issues you might have with your guitar.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",8146,"BBCode","2007-12-27 08:59:26"
8149,1008,"Hi Josh\,\
Thanks for the feedback.  I found the bridges on site and ordered one.  I believe I ordered the rosewood as I had read on the forum that those are good on the saga DG-320.  I'm open to advice though so please let me know what you recommend.  I measured the action at the 12th fret and I have just under 2 mm on the low E string.  I think I'd like it to be closer to 3mm but could use your advice.  I am new to Gypsy Jazz\, I've been playing bluegrass for a long time and am just really getting into swing.  It's great fun.\
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Thank you so much.\
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Sincerely\,\
Aaron",8145,"BBCode","2007-12-27 10:17:05"
8150,95,"Aaron\,\
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Yes I saw your order come thru! Thanks! \
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I'll need to get a few measurements from you so I can get your action the way you want it. \
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With the bridge you have on there now I need the following:\
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(if you can give me these numbers in millimeters that would be great but if inches is easier fro you that is fin to. I can do the conversion)\
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Hight of low E string at bridge\
Hight of high E string at bridge\
Distance between mustache bridge ends\
Width of mustache bridge end at low E\
Width of mustache bridge end at high E\
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With those numbers I can build you a bridge to fit your needs. I'll add hight to the Low end to bring it up. Do you want your action higher on the High side as well?\
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Cheers and thanks for the order!\
Josh",8146,"BBCode","2007-12-27 11:37:19"
8151,504,"Hi\,\
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Welcome to the world of Gypsy Jazz. My name is Daniel and I've been into gypsy jazz for about 3-4 years. I've tried the D-hole cigano and it's pretty good. My first guitar for gypsy jazz was a gitane dg-255 and I've done a couple of modifications\, including adding a piece of cloth or leather under the tail piece\, building a new bridge for my guitar  \
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I ordered my gitane from musicians friend for 550 when they had a special deal a couple of years ago. Sign up for a catalog for musicians friend because they sometimes have some great deals. \
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You should checkout the gypsy den in santa ana\, go to the website they have django-like jams every other wed. \
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I can make a bridge for you and add that tail piece if you like\, email me and we'll talk more\, good luck.\
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Daniel",8151,"BBCode","2007-12-27 11:57:00"
8159,1420,"Bought it from Alain Cola at Gypsyjazz.net. I have sent him a couple of mails but the trubleshooting with him has'nt helped so I though I should try here. It is a Music Link Dell Arte Angelo Debarre with some upgades. I dont think the string is set to low.. Allthough i'm not positive. It sounds like the buzzing is coming from the bridge\, but if I press down the bridge the buzzing is there still so I dont know. Do you think you can send me somethng I can do try to figure out the problem?\
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Thanks Johan",8159,"BBCode","2007-12-27 13:59:42"
8160,95,"The problem is the grove for that strings is too deep. It's not that the string is too low it's just buzzing in the deep grove. I have seen this problem many times. So here is what you can do to fix it.\
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1. Take tension down on the buzzing string.\
2. Take the string out of the slot\
3. using a small file take wood away from the top of the bridge to make the notch shallower.\
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NOTE: if the notch is very deep like 3 or 4 times as deep as the string is round you might want to try widening the slot just a bit. You can use an EXACTO knife. But don;t make it too wide. Work slow.\
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Here are all my phone numbers. Please feel free to call me and I can walk you thru this if you like. \
Shop: 253.759.1318\
Cell. 253.208.4034\
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I'll be in the shop all day tomorrow and if I step out for any reason just call my cell. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh",8138,"BBCode","2007-12-27 20:48:05"
8161,504,"Hi\,\
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Welcome to the world of Gypsy Jazz. My name is Daniel and I've been into gypsy jazz for about 3-4 years. I've tried the D-hole cigano and it's pretty good. My first guitar for gypsy jazz was a gitane dg-255 and I've done a couple of modifications\, including adding a piece of cloth or leather under the tail piece\, building a new bridge for my guitar  \
\
I ordered my gitane from musicians friend for 550 when they had a special deal a couple of years ago. Sign up for a catalog for musicians friend because they sometimes have some great deals. \
\
You should checkout the gypsy den in santa ana\, go to the website they have django-like jams every other wed. \
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I can make a bridge for you and add that tail piece if you like\, email me and we'll talk more\, good luck.\
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Daniel",8161,"BBCode","2007-12-27 11:57:00"
8162,1425,"I'll do 2000.00 shipped to Seattle\, WA",8162,"BBCode","2007-12-27 20:08:47"
8163,14,"Hi Ed:\
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Yes \, I can do that.\
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I live in portland which is only 3 hours away if you had the time \, and would like to pick it up in person.....we could probably arrange something (i would of course allow you $40.00 or so for gas)\
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Let me know what your thoughts are.\
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David\
503-292-3413",8163,"BBCode","2007-12-27 22:33:44"
8164,1415,"Hi Yuta\,\
  Hope all is well and you are enjoying your trip. I was wondering about the action on your guitar\, as I tend to play a little on the hard side sometimes. I listened to the recordings on your website and the action sounds pretty low\, although it may be the pickup sound\, which always has a tendency to alter the orginal tone. Basically\, if you hit it with some force\, at any random place closer to the nut\, do you get fret buzz? Usually\, as with my Parks\, I would just jack up the bridge\, but I am curious where the action is currently. \
  As far as the trade goes\, I am still very interested\, though I only own 1 Gypsy guitar now\, so 3 weeks without will be a long time to wait after shipping.  I will be happy to wait until the end of January\, and look forward to hearing from you. \
       Thanks again\,\
                            Nick Sansone",8110,"BBCode","2007-12-27 22:57:57"
8165,1415,"Hi Yuta\,\
  Hope all is well and you are enjoying your trip. I was wondering about the action on your guitar\, as I tend to play a little on the hard side sometimes. I listened to the recordings on your website and the action sounds pretty low\, although it may be the pickup sound\, which always has a tendency to alter the orginal tone. Basically\, if you hit it with some force\, at any random place closer to the nut\, do you get fret buzz? Usually\, as with my Parks\, I would just jack up the bridge\, but I am curious where the action is currently. \
  As far as the trade goes\, I am still very interested\, though I only own 1 Gypsy guitar now\, so 3 weeks without will be a long time to wait after shipping.  I will be happy to wait until the end of January\, and look forward to hearing from you. \
       Thanks again\,\
                            Nick Sansone",8165,"BBCode","2007-12-27 22:57:57"
8170,1415,"Hi Dennis\,\
 I don't want to take up too much of your time\, but I have my Parks maple montmarte up for trade on the forum\, and I received a message from the new owner of your old Collings (no 103)\, Yuta.  I was just wondering in terms of overall value and quality if you think that the Collings is strong competetor with Duponts and other Selmer copies which rival the orignal. I am looking for a loud\, authentic gypsy guitar to compliment my Favino style axe that Shelley is currently building me. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Also\, any news on the release dates of your 4 dvd set? Put me on the backorder list. :)  Thank you for your time.\
   Sincerely\,\
                Nick Sansone",8170,"BBCode","2007-12-27 23:32:49"
8174,846,"Hi Nick\,\
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Japan is awsome. Seeing family\, friends\, etc..\
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Let me make this clear.\
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Regarding the recordings on the website\, As you might know\, I am playing only rhythm with Sansamp Para Driver DI preamp through schatten pick up. And we are still experiementing the recording equipment.\
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The solo part is the other guitar (epiphone archtop).  It sounds very warm.\
The action for his archtop is very very low and always get fret buzz on 1st string. The sound is of couirse very electric.\
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The action for the 103 collins is 3mm at 12th fret on 6th string. \
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Honestly\, when I got this guitar from Denis\, the condition wasn't good.\
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But\, the neck\, bridge\, action\, and fretboard were adjusted by a professional guitar repair man (a shop called real guitars) in July. (it cost AUD$300)\
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Honestly\, the only thing is that on 6th string on lower frets\, I still get just a little buzz. (But this happens when you hit the string very hard.)\
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Denis used this collins for all tracks on his album called nature boy.\
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On his myspace\, all sound clips are from nature boy. \
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Denis's myspace:  [url=http://www.myspace.com/latches]http://www.myspace.com/latches[/url]  \
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In any case\, I want to make sure we are happy with the trade.\
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By the way\, I am thiniking of buying a stimer. \
Have you ever tried Stimer pick up? If so\, does the pick up fit? \
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As Denis says\, the stimer fit well in this collins.\
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Regards\,\
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Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2007-12-28 00:05:54"
8175,1415,"Yuta\,\
 Thanks again for the message. The action on your guitar is practically the same as the Parks\, which is perfect for me. I am happy with the overall deal.  It's funny you ask about the stimer\, as I have owned one; The quality of sound is definitely altered in comparison to a piezo pickup or better yet the Schertler transducer mic. It sounds more electrified\, as Django's 49 recordings do. However\, there is no chance of feedback and you can crank the volume to the max. Still it isn't the most natural sounding pickup\, as I have tried many on the Parks. In additon the stimer seems to pickup the treble strings more than the bass\, so not everything you play comes out evenly; this is subtle\, but audible.  I am currently using a Schertler inconjunction with the Bigtone piezo\, both going into the Schertler David amp\, and it provides the best of both worlds; as acoustic a sound without risking the feedback from direct micing.  Thanks again\, and hope this helps. I'll keep in touch and look forward to your return at the end of january. \
        Nick",8110,"BBCode","2007-12-28 10:28:55"
8180,1008,"Hi Josh\,\
I need to repost my order as I made an error.  I'll get that fixed up and get the information you need on the bridge shortly.\
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Thanks for all of your time.\
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Sincerely\,\
Aaron",8145,"BBCode","2007-12-28 11:07:13"
8181,95,"Sounds good.\
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Thanks!\
Josh",8146,"BBCode","2007-12-28 11:23:55"
8182,219,"Hi\,\
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     I noticed that you sold a Stocholo Rosenberg book to a fellow on this forum back in October.  By chance do you have any others available?  Please let me know.  Thanks!  jim in San Diego",8182,"BBCode","2007-12-28 11:32:00"
8184,48,"Hey Jeff\,\
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You're not originally from the Sacramento\, California general area are you? I had a musician friend (a very good musician!) in that area a long time ago.\
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Jack",8184,"BBCode","2007-12-21 12:53:48"
8186,219,"Hi\,\
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     I noticed that you sold a Stocholo Rosenberg book to a fellow on this forum back in October.  By chance do you have any others available?  Please let me know.  Thanks!  jim in San Diego",8186,"BBCode","2007-12-28 11:32:00"
8187,459,"Daniel\,\
\
Thanks for the Holiday greeting!  I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner\, but we had been involved in a real estate purchase over in Red Bluff\, that unfortunately didn't go through and were a bit busy.\
\
I'm glad to hear you're making progress obtaining the necessary tools and have obtained Michael Collins' book.  I agree that it has a number of problems\, but nevertheless does give you a pretty good overview of the steps necessary to build a gypsy guitar\, and many of his methods are pretty well thought out.  It's good you're getting access to the plans so you can work out the pattern full-size.\
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It's been a bit difficult for me to make much progress building\, since we're staying in Petaluma with relatives until we can find or build our own home in northern California.  Most all of my tools are in storage (in San Diego) and I try not to impose too much on my son and his projects in his workshop.  I am finishing up a D-hole\, though\, and have the sides bent and laminated for a second.\
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Good luck with your build\, and if I can be of any help to you\, pleas don't hesitate to contact me.\
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Happy New Year!\
\
Bill",8187,"BBCode","2007-12-28 14:46:04"
8188,1415,"Yuta\,\
 Thanks again for the message. The action on your guitar is practically the same as the Parks\, which is perfect for me. I am happy with the overall deal.  It's funny you ask about the stimer\, as I have owned one; The quality of sound is definitely altered in comparison to a piezo pickup or better yet the Schertler transducer mic. It sounds more electrified\, as Django's 49 recordings do. However\, there is no chance of feedback and you can crank the volume to the max. Still it isn't the most natural sounding pickup\, as I have tried many on the Parks. In additon the stimer seems to pickup the treble strings more than the bass\, so not everything you play comes out evenly; this is subtle\, but audible.  I am currently using a Schertler inconjunction with the Bigtone piezo\, both going into the Schertler David amp\, and it provides the best of both worlds; as acoustic a sound without risking the feedback from direct micing.  Thanks again\, and hope this helps. I'll keep in touch and look forward to your return at the end of january. \
        Nick",8165,"BBCode","2007-12-28 10:28:55"
8190,459,"Daniel\,\
\
Thanks for the Holiday greeting!  I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner\, but we had been involved in a real estate purchase over in Red Bluff\, that unfortunately didn't go through and were a bit busy.\
\
I'm glad to hear you're making progress obtaining the necessary tools and have obtained Michael Collins' book.  I agree that it has a number of problems\, but nevertheless does give you a pretty good overview of the steps necessary to build a gypsy guitar\, and many of his methods are pretty well thought out.  It's good you're getting access to the plans so you can work out the pattern full-size.\
\
It's been a bit difficult for me to make much progress building\, since we're staying in Petaluma with relatives until we can find or build our own home in northern California.  Most all of my tools are in storage (in San Diego) and I try not to impose too much on my son and his projects in his workshop.  I am finishing up a D-hole\, though\, and have the sides bent and laminated for a second.\
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Good luck with your build\, and if I can be of any help to you\, pleas don't hesitate to contact me.\
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Happy New Year!\
\
Bill",8190,"BBCode","2007-12-28 14:46:04"
8191,1380,"Nope\, never lived in Sacramento\, but Richmond and Berkeley for a while in the late 70's.\
Hope you find who your looking for\
Jeff",8191,"BBCode","2007-12-28 13:25:54"
8192,48,"Just thought I'd give it a try - don;t run into many Jeff Moore's who are musicians. Jeff was a classically trained guitarist\, but was a bassist by profession. He was the best bassist I ever knew.... simply awesome. \
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BTW - I play all the time in the Berkeley area!\
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Check out my website:  [url=http://www.djangology.net]www.djangology.net[/url]\
on myspace:  [url=http://www.myspace.com/montereyjacques]www.myspace.com/montereyjacques[/url]\
\
Thanks for the quick response! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!\
\
Jack",8095,"BBCode","2007-12-28 22:52:42"
8195,125,"Hi\,\
Sorry for my late reply. Thanks for the mail\, I tried to check the forum but I didn't understand much. I hope they like my music...it's always been a dream for me to play in Japan.\
Best Regards and Happy New Year!\
Andreas",8100,"BBCode","2007-12-29 04:46:00"
8198,125,"Hi\,\
Sorry for my late reply. Thanks for the mail\, I tried to check the forum but I didn't understand much. I hope they like my music...it's always been a dream for me to play in Japan.\
Best Regards and Happy New Year!\
Andreas",8198,"BBCode","2007-12-29 04:46:00"
8200,647,"Hi Michael\, I tried to buy the Gonzalo album yesterday\, but it wouldn't take my card for some reason. Can you go ahead and charge my card for this please? Thanks\,   Jeff",8200,"BBCode","2007-12-29 10:36:22"
8201,9,"Hi Jeff...I got your message. Will ship today!\
\
'm",8201,"BBCode","2007-12-29 10:37:22"
8203,3,"Hi Ben\
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I hope you're doing well! \
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Ya I think i can be up for it\, say after the 24th of feb? \
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Give my regards to Eve\
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happy new year!\
D",8203,"BBCode","2007-12-29 10:41:58"
8204,125,"Hi\,\
Somehow I didn't get this message until now. Anyway\, no problem. I hope your mother will recover and everything will be ok.\
I haven't sold the guitar yet but there are a few ones interested.\
Best Regards and Happy New Year!\
Andreas",8204,"BBCode","2007-12-29 04:48:19"
8205,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
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ich mußte ein bißchen suchen\, darum entschuldige die Verspätung. Im Booklet von der CD \"Ab I Raisa\" von \"I Gitanos\" steht eine Transkription\, die ich hier wiedergebe: \
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Fulli Tschei\
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Schuga\, schuga reili tschei\,\
hosge hall denn du ga gei\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
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Hosge we du mansa ga\,\
hosge dscha du mansa ga\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
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Me chap reiso\, du cha mass\,\
na na na go dschalla ga\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
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Loli zocha hi ab lade\,\
gale jagga ninna lade\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
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Die Originalversion von Schnuckenack (auf der Philipps-Platte \"Musik der Zigeuner\"\, Track 10) geht noch ein klein wenig anders:\
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Schuga\, schuga reini tschei\,\
hosge hall na du ne gei\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
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Hap doch mansa kotte gla\,\
hosge we du manse ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
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Me chap reiso\, du chas mass\,\
na na na go dschalle ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
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Hosge we du manse ga\,\
Hosge dscha du manse ga\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
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oder brauchst du genau die bekannteste Version von der Platte \"Musik deutscher Zigeuner 1\"? dann müßte ich da noch einmal reinhören\, ob da noch eine andere Strophe drin vorkommt.\
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Darf ich fragen\, was du damit vorhast? \
\
Liebe Grüße und guten Rutsch\,\
\
Matthias",3153,"BBCode","2007-12-29 14:18:40"
8207,194,"Hallo Norman\,\
\
hier noch ein Nachtrag\, nachdem ich mir die CD \"Starportait\" angehört habe: Anscheinend wird der Text gerne mal variiert.\
\
Fuli Tschei (Version Starportrait)\
\
Schuga\, schuga reini tschei\,\
hosge hall ke du ne gei\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Hosge we du manse ga\,\
Hosge dscha du manse ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Me chap reiso\, du chas mass\,\
na na na go dschalle ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Hosge we du manse ga\,\
Hosge dscha du manse ga\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Jeg ja dui ja deschadui\
Tschumma ras mo palo mui\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Lowi zocha hier ab tuke\
Desso penges dell ab tute\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
(Frag mich nicht\, was das alles heißt!)\
\
Viele Grüße\,\
Matthias",3153,"BBCode","2007-12-29 15:02:29"
8208,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
ich mußte ein bißchen suchen\, darum entschuldige die Verspätung. Im Booklet von der CD \"Ab I Raisa\" von \"I Gitanos\" steht eine Transkription\, die ich hier wiedergebe: \
\
Fulli Tschei\
\
Schuga\, schuga reili tschei\,\
hosge hall denn du ga gei\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
\
Hosge we du mansa ga\,\
hosge dscha du mansa ga\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
\
Me chap reiso\, du cha mass\,\
na na na go dschalla ga\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
\
Loli zocha hi ab lade\,\
gale jagga ninna lade\,\
hissa i donna i fulli tschei.\
\
Die Originalversion von Schnuckenack (auf der Philipps-Platte \"Musik der Zigeuner\"\, Track 10) geht noch ein klein wenig anders:\
\
Schuga\, schuga reini tschei\,\
hosge hall na du ne gei\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Hap doch mansa kotte gla\,\
hosge we du manse ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Me chap reiso\, du chas mass\,\
na na na go dschalle ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Hosge we du manse ga\,\
Hosge dscha du manse ga\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
oder brauchst du genau die bekannteste Version von der Platte \"Musik deutscher Zigeuner 1\"? dann müßte ich da noch einmal reinhören\, ob da noch eine andere Strophe drin vorkommt.\
\
Darf ich fragen\, was du damit vorhast? \
\
Liebe Grüße und guten Rutsch\,\
\
Matthias",8208,"BBCode","2007-12-29 14:18:40"
8209,194,"Hallo Norman\,\
\
hier noch ein Nachtrag\, nachdem ich mir die CD \"Starportait\" angehört habe: Anscheinend wird der Text gerne mal variiert.\
\
Fuli Tschei (Version Starportrait)\
\
Schuga\, schuga reini tschei\,\
hosge hall ke du ne gei\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Hosge we du manse ga\,\
Hosge dscha du manse ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Me chap reiso\, du chas mass\,\
na na na go dschalle ga\,\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Hosge we du manse ga\,\
Hosge dscha du manse ga\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Jeg ja dui ja deschadui\
Tschumma ras mo palo mui\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
Lowi zocha hier ab tuke\
Desso penges dell ab tute\
hissa di donna di fuli tschei.\
\
(Frag mich nicht\, was das alles heißt!)\
\
Viele Grüße\,\
Matthias",8208,"BBCode","2007-12-29 15:02:29"
8210,1433,"Hi there\, I noticed that you were familiar with these Valses-Bebop of Baro Ferret\, which I've been searching for a while for the recordings of these pieces since I heard his Swing Valses record and I've since heard of how incredible these more obscure valses are\, La Folle\, Panique\, Dinalie Mineur and Turbulent Zoe... \
\
Are you still studying to play these pieces?  That must be quite a feat!  Of course I would love to be able to play this style\, the gypsy valses have always been my favorite-- Montagne Saint Genvieve and La Foule and La Gitane\
\
But yeah I was hoping maybe you could help me find these Baro pieces\, or if you have them on your compy and wouldn't mind sharing\, that would be really awesome!  \
\
\
many thanks\,  James\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:satyr23@gmail.com\">satyr23@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",8210,"BBCode","2007-12-29 19:40:25"
8211,1008,"Hi Josh\,\
Here are the measurements;\
\
Height of low E string at bridge = 14.3 mm\
Height of high E string at bridge = 13.9 mm\
Distance between mustache bridge ends = 125.4 mm\
Width of mustache bridge end at low E = 13.1 mm\
Width of mustache bridge end at high E  = 14.3 mm\
\
I think I'd like the action 3mm on the low E and 2.5 mm on the high E.  \
\
I ordered an ebony bridge to match the color on the guitar but I'd like whatever will sound best for the saga\, if the color is different I don't mind as long as it sounds good.  So any recommendations on bridge wood would be appreciated.\
\
Thank you\,\
Aaron",8145,"BBCode","2007-12-28 15:30:09"
8229,3,"hi ben\, i'm flying to boston\, so i'll take the chinatown bus to NY or something and get there say on a monday? I can stay about a week before the march gigs start!\
\
thanks dude!\
D",8203,"BBCode","2007-12-30 21:49:07"
8230,311,"Hey Andreas\,\
Hope you're well.\
\
I know you like using the Schertler Basik pickup and I was wondering which amp you find works best with that?? \
I'm thinking about getting an AER but haven't reached a decision yet...\
Also\, Do you like the Bigtone piezo pickups??\
Thanks for your help.\
\
Happy new year!!\
Best\,\
Enrique",8230,"BBCode","2007-12-30 22:34:05"
8231,311,"Hey Andreas\,\
Hope you're well.\
\
I know you like using the Schertler Basik pickup and I was wondering which amp you find works best with that?? \
I'm thinking about getting an AER but haven't reached a decision yet...\
Also\, Do you like the Bigtone piezo pickups??\
Thanks for your help.\
\
Happy new year!!\
Best\,\
Enrique",8230,"BBCode","2007-12-30 22:34:50"
8232,48,"Just thought I'd give it a try - don;t run into many Jeff Moore's who are musicians. Jeff was a classically trained guitarist\, but was a bassist by profession. He was the best bassist I ever knew.... simply awesome. \
\
BTW - I play all the time in the Berkeley area!\
\
Check out my website:  [url=http://www.djangology.net]www.djangology.net[/url]\
on myspace:  [url=http://www.myspace.com/montereyjacques]www.myspace.com/montereyjacques[/url]\
\
Thanks for the quick response! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!\
\
Jack",8184,"BBCode","2007-12-28 22:52:42"
8238,964,"\"Chinese guitars are pretty much alike... the Manouche\, Saga\, etc\, no matter how much they talk them up or put famous names on them. It's 98.9% hype\"\
\
      The Manouche gutars are made in Korea\, not China.\
     I have own a DuPont\, Collins and I've played many Gypsy guitars\,\
  and I have to tell you that my Manouche oval hole Modele Jazz\
   sounds and s plays better than my DuPont Md-30\, and also my Collins\,\
 which was built for me. The Collins and the DuPont are very good\
 guitars\, but I prefer my Modele Jazz. The sound and feel of guitars are very subjective and personal\, and of course you're entitled to your opinion. I did want you to know that Manouche guitars are not make in China. Our guitars are on average are about $1800 US. The Saga's\
 are less\, [I know that there's a wide range of models]\, there are models that go for around $600\, as you know. \
   Which model Manouche have you played? \
  I got involved with Manouche because a student of mine had one and I was just blown away by it. This is a very small company that makes a small quantity of guitars. The owners in the UK are very committed to quality.We have really no advertising budget and we do not do paid endorsements. Our guitars are mainly sold thru player testimonials. I thought that it was best to respond to you privately\, and I hope that you don't take any of this the wrong way. I did want to correct your assertion that our guitars are made in China. I can assure you that they aren't. If they were they'd be a heck of a lot cheaper!\
   All the best\,\
    Barry Warhoftig   215-885-7019\
  PS\, There's some cool pix of Samson playing our guitars at Birdland\
 on our site;  [url=http://www.manouchenorthamerica.com]www.manouchenorthamerica.com[/url]",8238,"BBCode","2007-12-31 10:13:00"
8242,779,"Hi\
Found another english Luthier making Selmer style Guitars.\
[url=http://www.richardbartram.com/]www.richardbartram.com/[/url]",8242,"BBCode","2008-01-01 08:09:35"
8247,95,"Thanks for all the numbers. I'll get on it this week. As for the wood I'll use it will be rosewood but I'll make it black to match your guitar.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8146,"BBCode","2008-01-01 11:28:21"
8253,1008,"That sounds great Josh\, thank you.  Happy New Year!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Aaron",8145,"BBCode","2008-01-01 11:47:15"
8254,1420,"Hi Josh\
\
Thanks for all the help\, but the buzzing seems to have stopped by it self. If it comes back i'll do the things you tipped me about.\
\
Thanks\
\
Johan",8159,"BBCode","2008-01-01 12:46:40"
8255,278,"Hi Cameron\,\
\
Thanks for coming out to the gig\, and for the kind words on the Djangobooks forum. It was nice meeting you and your son.\
\
Best wishes for the new year\,\
\
Tom Landman",8255,"BBCode","2008-01-01 14:06:21"
8256,1415,"Doug\,\
 I am very interested in the collings that you have to trade. I live up in Mt.Shasta\, so I wouldn't mind meeting you somewhere in between\, as the only other reply I have gotten is from Australia. I would love to see some pics and if you could let me know when you would be available to trade\, that would be great. Thanks alot. I look forward to hearing from you.\
          Nick Sansone",8256,"BBCode","2008-01-01 09:57:54"
8262,278,"Hi Cameron\,\
\
Thanks for coming out to the gig\, and for the kind words on the Djangobooks forum. It was nice meeting you and your son.\
\
Best wishes for the new year\,\
\
Tom Landman",8262,"BBCode","2008-01-01 14:06:21"
8264,871,"Tom\,\
Thanks for writing\, and best wishes to you and your colleagues for 2008.\
Cameron and Mason",8255,"BBCode","2008-01-01 17:09:44"
8265,1415,"Hi Marc\,\
 I am located in Mt. Shasta\, which is about 1 hr from the Oregon border. I am willing to meet Bay area residents half way in Sac.\, or for a nominal fee\, in the Bay area. Thanks for your interest\, and if you have anymore questions\, feel free to email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com\">nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->. Thanks again\,\
              Nick Sansone",8265,"BBCode","2008-01-01 17:07:10"
8267,151,"S-\
\
I have the recordings by Baro that you are looking for.  They're digitized and I suppose I can ftp them to you though I am not all that familiar with this process - or I can burn them to a disc and mail them.  Whatever works for you.  I live in N Carolina USA.\
\
Best\
Scot Wise",8267,"BBCode","2008-01-02 06:21:59"
8268,871,"Tom\,\
Thanks for writing\, and best wishes to you and your colleagues for 2008.\
Cameron and Mason",8268,"BBCode","2008-01-01 17:09:44"
8279,1063,"Hey Djangology !\
\
I'd like to thank you very much for posting all these links to guitarmakers websites\, and also let you know that I used it in a post I did in a french mirror of this website. I hope it's OK... Still I didn't forget to give you the credit of the research... There's also a lot of other links\, you might be interested :\
\
[url=http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467]http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467[/url]",8279,"BBCode","2008-01-02 21:14:49"
8280,1415,"Hi\,\
 George is opting for a Dupont. So\, if at all possible I was hoping to sell this weekend. If you live in the Bay area\, I can meet you in Sac. \
   2\,700 for the guitar including delivery; still probably cheaper than insurance and shipping usps. I have a hold on a guitar online which goes away monday am\, so the sooner the better as far as I am concerned. My phone number is 707-338-0368\, but I live in Mt. Shasta city. \
 THanks for the interest.\
       Nick Sansone",8265,"BBCode","2008-01-02 17:10:20"
8297,48,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
Nice hearng from you!\
\
I still have another Dupont (the one Sean Penn used in Sweet & Lowdown!) and I have a Favino D-hole (one Teddy G's old guitars). I have a ManoucheGuitar\, also. So - I'm still \"in business\,\" as it were.\
\
Jack",8297,"BBCode","2008-01-03 16:41:33"
8298,48,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
Nice hearng from you!\
\
I still have another Dupont (the one Sean Penn used in Sweet & Lowdown!) and I have a Favino D-hole (one Teddy G's old guitars). I have a ManoucheGuitar\, also. So - I'm still \"in business\,\" as it were.\
\
Jack",8298,"BBCode","2008-01-03 16:41:33"
8299,1349,"hi adam \
 \
 how are you ? hope you had a nice holidays .\
let me know when you want to get together \
 happy new year\
pascal",8299,"BBCode","2008-01-03 16:58:27"
8302,71,"Happy new year Pascal! I'm back in town and I could come down on a weekend\, evening\, or sometimes I have my afternoons free if there's no work for my business. Is there a time which typically works for you?\
\
BTW\, feel free to use my email address... <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adam@baroswing.com\">adam@baroswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
All the best\,\
\
Adam",8302,"BBCode","2008-01-03 18:31:19"
8304,846,"Hi\,\
\
My name is Yuta Hirose. I live in Australia. I am interested in Stimer pick up. \
\
I am wondering if it's possible to have Stimer pick up only. And how much can you do. Thanks.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8304,"BBCode","2008-01-04 03:44:38"
8305,48,"Yes\, I can sell just the Stimer. I've never shipped to Australia\, though\, so I'll have to pop by the Post Office today to see how much it would be. It shouldn;t be too much\, though; I have an Aunt in New Zealand\, and it didn;t set me back too much to ship Christmas stuff to her. I'll get back to you in a day or so with an estimate.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Jack",8305,"BBCode","2008-01-04 08:21:08"
8309,3,"hi ben\
\
we'd have to organize very soon because i will be buying my plane tickets in the upcoming weeks. \
\
If I can do a workshop and a gig\, I'm a happy man\, I'd be glad to participate in whatever recording project you have as well.\
\
The workshop description is the following:\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4045]viewtopic.php?t=4045[/url]\
\
So I'd be leaving boston on either the 24th or 25th\, I can stay until the beginning of march\
\
Cheers and thanks man!!!\
D",8203,"BBCode","2008-01-04 11:45:19"
8310,457,"Hi Larry --\
\
I just mailed you the DVD today. I apologize for the delay but I got caught up in the Holiday season and could not send it before.\
\
I sent you two discs: one is a DVD with the documentary which should play on you DVD player\, the other contains the DivX file which you can play on your computer if you have trouble with the DVD.\
\
Let me know when you get them!\
\
Kind regards\,\
-p",8040,"BBCode","2008-01-04 12:04:44"
8312,48,"Yes\, I can sell just the Stimer. I've never shipped to Australia\, though\, so I'll have to pop by the Post Office today to see how much it would be. It shouldn;t be too much\, though; I have an Aunt in New Zealand\, and it didn;t set me back too much to ship Christmas stuff to her. I'll get back to you in a day or so with an estimate.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Jack",8312,"BBCode","2008-01-04 08:21:08"
8313,726,"Hi friend\, I'm from SF though I'm out of the area right now. There aren't many places if any around SF stocking them usually. The easiest way by far though would to just call Saga (they are in San Francisco) at (650)-588-5558 and ask them who in the area has some right now. They'll probably be able to tell you right then and there. If not\, who knows maybe they'll sell you one direct. \
\
Three great shops for acoustic guitars I recommend in the Bay Area are:\
Schoenberg Guitars in Tiburon\,\
Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto\, The Guitar Solo in SF. Google these shops and see what they have. They are all Saga dealers too and I think they list their inventory on the websites. If they don't have Ciganos just call Saga direct. Good luck!\
Doug",8313,"BBCode","2008-01-04 19:13:12"
8320,457,"Hi Larry --\
\
I just mailed you the DVD today. I apologize for the delay but I got caught up in the Holiday season and could not send it before.\
\
I sent you two discs: one is a DVD with the documentary which should play on you DVD player\, the other contains the DivX file which you can play on your computer if you have trouble with the DVD.\
\
Let me know when you get them!\
\
Kind regards\,\
-p",8043,"BBCode","2008-01-04 12:04:44"
8321,1418,"Thank you very much. No problem for the delay\, although i did wonder that maybe you forgot the whole thing :D\
\
I'll let you know when the shipping arrives.\
\
-Larry",8040,"BBCode","2008-01-05 05:14:02"
8322,1117,"Thanks alot Doug...\
\
Rgds\,\
\
Iain",8322,"BBCode","2008-01-05 04:01:14"
8323,1433,"Hi there\, I noticed that you were familiar with these Valses-Bebop of Baro Ferret\, which I've been searching for a while for the recordings of these pieces since I heard his Swing Valses record and I've since heard of how incredible these more obscure valses are\, La Folle\, Panique\, Dinalie Mineur and Turbulent Zoe... \
\
Are you still studying to play these pieces?  That must be quite a feat!  Of course I would love to be able to play this style\, the gypsy valses have always been my favorite-- Montagne Saint Genvieve and La Foule and La Gitane\
\
But yeah I was hoping maybe you could help me find these Baro pieces\, or if you have them on your compy and wouldn't mind sharing\, that would be really awesome!  \
\
\
many thanks\,  James\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:satyr23@gmail.com\">satyr23@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",8323,"BBCode","2007-12-29 19:40:25"
8324,1418,"Thank you very much. No problem for the delay\, although i did wonder that maybe you forgot the whole thing :D\
\
I'll let you know when the shipping arrives.\
\
-Larry",8041,"BBCode","2008-01-05 05:14:02"
8330,178,"Hello Claudio\,\
\
Send me your mailing address and I'll send you a DVD with 20 film clips of French film music on it... Including many Trenet clips...\
I went back to your previous posts and found you were looking for such...\
\
I work with French and Italian singers here in the states.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Allin\
\
Tucson AZ\, USA\
\
Say hello to Tony Green and Marco Vienna for me if you run into them...",8330,"BBCode","2008-01-05 16:20:28"
8331,1349,"hey adam \
\
 sunday the 13th isn't going work \,we could saturday around noon \
\
 or i might be good for friday afternoon\
\
 say hi to don from me \
pascal",8299,"BBCode","2008-01-05 21:55:52"
8335,273,"[quote=\"A.K. Kibben\"]Hello Claudio\,\
\
Send me your mailing address and I'll send you a DVD with 20 film clips of French film music on it... Including many Trenet clips...\
I went back to your previous posts and found you were looking for such...\
\
I work with French and Italian singers here in the states.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Allin\
\
Tucson AZ\, USA\
\
Say hello to Tony Green and Marco Vienna for me if you run into them...[/quote]\
\
Hi Allin\, many thanks! it will be great...my mailing address is: \
\
Claudio Scimia \
Piazza della Radio 9 \
00146 \
Roma Italy\
\
and i give you also my email : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mcberardi@libero.it\">mcberardi@libero.it</a><!-- e --> \
Msn: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clausci83@hotmail.it\">clausci83@hotmail.it</a><!-- e -->\
sorry if my english is not so good\, anyway best to you\, hope to see you soon.\
\
Ciao \
\
Claudio",8335,"BBCode","2008-01-06 17:13:49"
8336,48,"Hello\,\
\
I've had a chance to check with the post office\, and it appears that a new rate is in effect for the new year that is significantly and prohibitively more than it was just a few months ago. Shipping looks like it would be around $50.00 US. \
\
I checked with my wife and family members who very recently shipped to New Zealand (we have family there) and they confirmed that the new rates are also around $50.00  - significantly more than the $16.00 or so that I paid a few months ago...\
\
At any rate\, I think that I would like to hold the Stimer until after the MD-50 sells - as an option for someone who wants the guitar. \
\
Can I interest you in a Dupont or two??? :o)\
\
Jack",8305,"BBCode","2008-01-07 00:14:18"
8337,48,"Hello\,\
\
I've had a chance to check with the post office\, and it appears that a new rate is in effect for the new year that is significantly and prohibitively more than it was just a few months ago. Shipping looks like it would be around $50.00 US. \
\
I checked with my wife and family members who very recently shipped to New Zealand (we have family there) and they confirmed that the new rates are also around $50.00  - significantly more than the $16.00 or so that I paid a few months ago...\
\
At any rate\, I think that I would like to hold the Stimer until after the MD-50 sells - as an option for someone who wants the guitar. \
\
Can I interest you in a Dupont or two??? :o)\
\
Jack",8312,"BBCode","2008-01-07 00:14:18"
8339,846,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Thank you for checking the price. I really appreciate it.\
\
I am alright with Dupont. \
\
Good luck!\
\
Yuta",8304,"BBCode","2008-01-07 02:58:23"
8343,826,"hey there would love that transcription of Jeeves and Wooster's theme. it's addictive :)",8343,"BBCode","2008-01-07 19:14:34"
8347,826,"hey there would love that transcription of Jeeves and Wooster's theme. it's addictive :)",8347,"BBCode","2008-01-07 19:14:34"
8348,726,"Hi Fopa\, I see you're in the SF area\, I am from SF area as well but I'm living in Shanghai at the moment but will be back very soon. You said on your post you had a guitar from a Canadian luthier\, are you playing a Collins? Or maybe a Park? When I bought my Collins he was sending another guitar to somebody else in the Bay Area and I was just curious as I'd like to see other examples of his work. I'm going to sell mine in fact but only to help pay for the new Favino I have on order which will be ready later this year. \
\
Are you a student of Paul Mehling's? I think I may have asked you this once before. Also your profile says you're an art dealer\, do you have a gallery in SF? Like yourself gypsy jazz and art are two things I'm very  interested in.\
\
My name is Doug\, nice to meet you!",8348,"BBCode","2008-01-08 17:48:27"
8349,1209,"Do you have some more photos of Stimer pickup opened? I am trying to make one of my own and I need more info. And I need DC resistance ot pickup. Thanks.",8349,"BBCode","2008-01-09 00:29:22"
8350,139,"perche' non linki il tuo sito nella mia sezione\, quella italiana?",2359,"BBCode","2008-01-09 22:52:42"
8352,1209,"I saw photo of stimer pickup inside you posted. I would like to ask you for a small favour. Could you measure resistance of pickup with volume pot (if there is one) fully open? You would help me a lot\, I am trying to assembly one of my own. It should be something like 3-10 kohms.",8352,"BBCode","2008-01-10 02:51:41"
8354,964,"Hey dude\,\
    I have a DuPont and two Manouche's. I'd happily sell\
  you my DuPont MD30. I don't want to post this on the site\, but I can tell you that at Sunday's gig both Kruno and Jorgenson were pretty blown away by my Manouche Modele Jazz that they tried out. It sounded fucking great in concert.\
  With all due respect\, our guitars are made in Korea\, not in China\, and there is a world of difference. Please be careful of lumping everything together if you don't really know the facts. Saga\, for the money makes some very good guitars\, [Jorgenson's personal guitar sounds awesome\, and I've played other Gitanes that honestly were fine. If someone has $600 to spend on a starter Gypsy Guitar\, I think a Saga is fine]. \
Like\, I said\, I have a MD 30\, that I'd be happy to sell you now. It's a nice guitar\, but  I like my Manouche is better. My Manouche oval has a more complex tone\, and it's louder. Samson & Dorado absolutely love our guitars. Im hoping to get video of Samson in concert playing his oval hole Manouche at Birdland. I'll post it as soon as I get it.\
 Howard Alden was so impressed with our guitars that he asked us to build him\, [not give him\, I said build him a 7 string Selmac]. \
 to my ears.  I've played a ton of guitars\, including Selmers.\
 DuPont has made some spectacular guitars\, but he was also made \
  some very mediocre ones. Just for the record\, which model Manoche guitars have you actually played?\
   Please pm me\, Michael is a good friend of mine\, and he doesn't like having too much of this crap on his site. If you are interested in My DuPont\, let me know\, I'd sell it today. It was my 1st Gypsy guitar.\
  Thanks\,\
   Barry Warhoftig\
   215-885-7019",8354,"BBCode","2008-01-10 06:36:36"
8358,1209,"Do you have some more photos of Stimer pickup opened? I am trying to make one of my own and I need more info. And I need DC resistance ot pickup. Thanks.",8358,"BBCode","2008-01-09 00:29:22"
8359,1209,"I saw photo of stimer pickup inside you posted. I would like to ask you for a small favour. Could you measure resistance of pickup with volume pot (if there is one) fully open? You would help me a lot\, I am trying to assembly one of my own. It should be something like 3-10 kohms.",8359,"BBCode","2008-01-10 02:51:41"
8360,11,"i dont know...  i found the photo on the net somewhere.   you could post to the \"gypsyjazzguitar\" yahoo forum and maybe someone there knows.",8352,"BBCode","2008-01-10 08:34:34"
8361,591,"OK.Fatto.\
Ciao",2362,"BBCode","2008-01-10 06:37:10"
8364,647,"Hi Michael\, Do you know what guitar Fappy played on the Hungaria cd ?",7916,"BBCode","2008-01-10 11:40:11"
8365,9,"I don't think he's recorded with anything other then a Selmer.\
\
\
'm",7917,"BBCode","2008-01-10 11:52:44"
8371,964,"Hey Marc\,\
   \
      Guitars can vary in quality a great deal as you know.\
   I have a DuPont Md30\, [my first Gypsy Guitar]\,\
        it doesn't compare to my Manouche Modele Jazz.\
   I don't doubt that there may be a few bad  Manouche's\,\
   but I can't say that I've ever played a bad one yet.\
   I do believe you\, but of course unfortunately given the level of intelligence of some of the folks on this forum\, they're liable to \
 misunderstand things\, [they might just remember the words Manouche and Terrible  :lol: \
  BTW\, weren't you playing and endorsing Manouche before?\
   Did you have a bad experience?\
     Anyhow\, I certainly consider you a friend\, [I hope I have the right Marc here]\,  and if you had any problems with Manouche guitars\, please let me know.  BTW\, I'd like to sell my MD 30\, in case you know anybody interested. I feel that the Manouche guitars in general have a more complex tone than my DuPont oval. \
     Anyhow\, please feel free to contact me.\
  My # is 215-885-7019\
    BTW\, we played a kick-ass gig with J.J. Sunday\, sell out crowd.\
     Everybody\, including John said that they thought my Modele jazz sound great. John said that he thought my playing was 80% improved\, which really made my day. [I still think that I kinda' suck\,\
  but it's nice to hear otherwise]!\
   Talk soon\,\
    Barr",8130,"BBCode","2008-01-10 13:09:31"
8373,155,"Hi Barry\,\
\
What are you asking for the Dupont? I'll spread the word.\
\
I was never a Manouche endorser (I had talked to Robert about endorsing the Manouche archtop\, but the one they built was not to my specs and it never happened. Some friends thought I was a fool to turn down a free guitar\, but I have integrity!). My bandmate Jack was a Manouche endorser. I never liked his Manouche D hole (He doesn't either anymore). I played two Manouche Oval holes in Paris that I did not like as well.\
\
That said\, I have heard so many good things about Manouche guitars that \
I am sure most are good. Good luck in your efforts with them.\
\
Congrats on the Jorgensen thing. I think you are a fine player in your own right\, none of us should ever attempt to compare ourselves to John. If we do we will end up giving up music!\
\
All the best my friend!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",8373,"BBCode","2008-01-10 14:20:40"
8379,3,"hi ben \
\
what if i arrived to NY on feb24th\, and i can leave anytime before march 3rd\, let me know when you think is good\, so i can book flight tickets home\
\
Cheers\
D",8203,"BBCode","2008-01-10 15:26:03"
8386,1209,"thnx anyway..",8352,"BBCode","2008-01-10 22:17:03"
8388,48,"Hey Bob\,\
\
Good hearing from you!\
\
Those Busato's are cool\, eh? I have a freind that has one down here; it's as ugly as sin and the luthiery is a joke... but the sound is awesome. His is probably more of a student model\, still\, it sounds great and plays like an electric guitar.\
\
Yes\, I'm keeping the Favino and the \"Sweet & Lowdown\" D-hole. I've been getting a lot of e-mail asking if I'm liquidating or quitting the genre... the answer to that is a big NO. I just think that some of my Duponts are GREAT guitars\, and deserve to be played more than they presently are.\
\
I may actually keep the oval hole. It's not the loudest guitar\, but it's very warm and woody sounding. I bought it new - so it's very played in.\
\
I just bought that L-5 on archtop.com. I'm such a junkie...\
\
If you ever want a review of one of your guitars for Djangology.net\, let me know how I can help.\
\
Great to hear from you! Also\, it was really cool getting to know you a little better at DFNW.\
\
Warmest regards\,\
\
Jack\
\
BTW - my non-djangobooks e-mail is:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:montereyjacques@gmail.com\">montereyjacques@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",8388,"BBCode","2008-01-10 20:49:31"
8391,1209,"thnx anyway..",8359,"BBCode","2008-01-10 22:17:03"
8395,726,"Hi Charlie\, thanks for your reply. I met you at DFNW actually\, Dwight from Iowa introduced us. It was the one in 2006. Anyway\, I most likely will advertise the Collins I have. It barely has any miles on it and I'm the original owner.\
\
I have been in Shanghai for a year now but I am moving back to the US (San Francisco) next month. The guitar is there right now and I'll post an ad online if I don't find a local buyer. I ordered a Favino from JP over a year ago and it will be ready this year so the money will go to fund the guitar. Additionally I have never been totally fullfilled with the Collins guitar and it's still in mint condition. It's a great guitar for somebody but not really my taste. Nothing to do with quality\, just personal preference more than anything and I can sure use the money to fund the remaining balance of the Favino. \
\
We'll see\, maybe later in February I'll post an ad. That's neat you did an adoption here in China. I have spent two years of my life in China\, I have a degree in Chinese language and a Chinese fiancee so I speak fluently. It's an amazing country and culture. Glad you were able to see it first hand.\
\
Please check out my online page and take a look at what I've been doing over here with music and there's even some China pictures in my slideshow too. ([url=http://www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist]www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist[/url]).\
Again thanks for your reply. Perhaps I'll see you at DFNW this year. Take care\,\
Doug Martin",8395,"BBCode","2008-01-11 10:16:39"
8396,1433,"oh cool cool\, sorry about the delay my email has been kinda messed up and i didn't get the pm till now..\
\
but yeah i'm not that familiar with ftp either\, i suppose that you would have to upload them to an ftp server and i can download them from there with a client like \"cuteFTP\".  an easier way would probably be just to send them over an instant messenger like AIM or yahoomessenger.  do you use either of these?\
\
my name on AIM is-- o6oJameso9o\
\
\
thanks for getting back to me I'm really excited to hear them!",8396,"BBCode","2008-01-11 09:20:51"
8401,311,"Dear Michael\,\
I also think the guitar you got is better than the ones that got away\, next to a Selmer a Favino is THE holy grail of gypsy guitars\, I'm sure neither the Bucolo or Dimauro come close to what you have now.\
I spoke with Michael H. and he had only great things to say about your new guitar... and he really knows the ropes!\
I'm happy for you and congratulations again!\
I'll be waiting for your impressions as time goes by and you get to know her better.\
Kind regards.\
Enrique",8401,"BBCode","2008-01-12 17:00:20"
8402,155,"Hi Robert\,\
\
Marc Schwartz here.\
\
Are you still involved with Manouche. How did Barry come into the Manouche dealer business?  I'm sure that there are great Manouche guitars\, I have yet to play one.  I have played 4 of them (including Jacks) and all were underwhelming. As the owner of a Dupont that Andreas Oberg pronounced \"exceptional\" I hold Gypsy guitars up to a high level.\
\
I am not sure about NAMM yet. Don't think I will be there.\
\
What is the contact info on that guy in Denver? Two of my daughters live in Denver so I may have to visit one of these days. Checking out some cool archtops would make the vacation well worthwhile.\
\
I have 11 guitars in my collection these days: 3 Selmers\, 7 jazz guitars and a classical.\
\
They are:\
\
Michael Thames Brazillian Rosewood Classical\
\
Dupont MD-20\
Shelly Park 14 fret Elan Rosewood\
Gitane DG-250M\
\
1937 D'Angelico Style A\
Guild Benedetto Artist Award\
Gibson Super 400\
Gibson L-5\
Gibson Pat Martino\
Gibson ES-175\
Gibson Les Paul Custom\
\
Now all I have to do is learn how to play them as well as Bireli!\
\
What is in your collection these days?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",8402,"BBCode","2008-01-12 18:37:40"
8404,964,"Hey Scott\,\
  I wanted to send you a note about Manouche guitars.\
       I got involved with Manouche because a student of mine\, Michael Bauer brought one to a lesson. they are pretty amazing guitars.\
        As far as Asain made instruments\, let's go a little further.\
    Kono's [spelling]\, are phenominal classical guitars.\
 [I was a classical guitar major at college]. They are made in Korea\, and \
   where BTW\, they have been make great guitars for quite a while. \
  The Eastman Mandolins and guitars are made in Bejing.\
  They are\, needless to say\, unfreaking believable.\
      Broad brush painting tends to be very inexact.\
    I just played a show with my  group and Jorgenson and his band.\
    I watched the video yesterday. Frankly\, my guitar really sounded great.  [John told me that my playing really improved\, which made my day]!!!  Point is\, if you haven't played a Manouche\, then your opinion isn't really based on much of anything. BTW\, we don't do paid endorsements.\
  It was my idea to offer to give a guitar to Samson\, based on him loving the guitar\, which he did. Dorado had to buy one\, because we couldn't afford to give him the guitar that was brought over from the UK.\
   The owners of the company love this music\, as do you and I.\
   They don't have deep pockets\, [I'm still feeling the pinch from spending my own money to stay in Harlem for the week of the festival\,\
+  food cabs\, etc.  Yes\, I am the US rep for the company.\
    If I sell a few guitars this year\, and make a few dollars\, that would be a blessing. We have no ad budget\, and the guitars since they are made in Korea\, aren't cheap to make\, [my profit isn't much on each guitar].\
    If they weren't great guitars I wouldn't be involved with them.\
   I thought that it would be fun to combine my interests\, and if I can go to a festival and sell a guitar or two\, it would help to pay some of the cost of being there. They are way better than the Sagas\, and they sagas are pretty damned good for the money. they are a great 2nd guitar.\
  This is a tiny market\, and Saga everywhere\, really\, I'll be lucky to \
    make a few dollars. My income is still mostly from performing\, which includes playing little rooms for the door\, $50-100\, that's what I do\, and I'm happy to do it.  I'm about promoting this music and it's players.\
  I'm nuts for staying in the biz\, but's it's all I really know how to do\, and at 52 I don't really want to try to learn a new trade. Like JJ\, Robin Nolan\, Wrembel and the rest\, I'm just trying to make a living. Does John get a percentage from his Giate model sales? yes he does\, and I said God bless him. same for Wrembel. We're just trying to make a living\, and it's really not easy\, bro'\
      I like my Manouche oval more than my DuPont MD30\, which is a nice guitar. I'd be happy to sell my MD30. I'm trying to figure out a good price.\
   Michael Horowitz BTW\, would really like less of this sort of thing on his site\, which is why I'm sending this to you and not posting it to the group.\
   I'd love for you to try one of these guitars sometime. They are really very good. Lastly\, the fact that Saga has made it possible for beginners\
   to get started is a good thing\, IMHO. Manouche guitars are IMHO\
   a great move up from a Saga. If someone has the big bucks for a luthier guitar\, that's great. A lot of guys don't. A lot of thses guys aren't\
 going to be playing for a couple of hundred people any time soon anyway\, so what's the point? They'll get together with their buddies and have a good time.Do they need a DuPont to do that?\
  Anyhow\,\
    Stay in touch\, \
    Barry Warhoftig\
   you can reach me at 215-885-7019 or 215-380-2588",8404,"BBCode","2008-01-12 12:31:05"
8411,846,"Hi Nick\,\
\
How's it going. I am going back to Australia not this friday but next Friday. Are you still interested in trading? If so\, I will start to prepare for it. Thanks.\
\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2008-01-14 15:34:37"
8413,1415,"Yuta\,\
 Thanks for contacting me. I have been considering this alot\, and I really can't wait 3 weeks for shipping. The Parks is the only guitar in the gypsy jazz style which I own at this point. Shelley is making me another one\, but it won't be done until late April/early May; which leaves me to gig and play with my current one until then. I live within a few hours of the San Franciso bay area\, and have gotten some responses from people there\, which speeds up the timeline of trade or sale to the point where I can always have a gypsy guitar on hand. Thanks for the pictures and best of luck with the band. \
   Sincerely\,\
                Nick Sansone",8110,"BBCode","2008-01-14 17:27:27"
8414,1415,"Yuta\,\
 Thanks for contacting me. I have been considering this alot\, and I really can't wait 3 weeks for shipping. The Parks is the only guitar in the gypsy jazz style which I own at this point. Shelley is making me another one\, but it won't be done until late April/early May; which leaves me to gig and play with my current one until then. I live within a few hours of the San Franciso bay area\, and have gotten some responses from people there\, which speeds up the timeline of trade or sale to the point where I can always have a gypsy guitar on hand. Thanks for the pictures and best of luck with the band. \
   Sincerely\,\
                Nick Sansone",8165,"BBCode","2008-01-14 17:27:27"
8418,846,"No problems Nick\,\
\
Thanks for your interest and good luck!\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8108,"BBCode","2008-01-14 18:03:00"
8419,1030,"Hi\,\
\
Yes\, I'm definitely interested.  I don't have a car\, so we'd have to work out something about meeting up somehow.  It's still going to be a few more weeks until I'm ready to buy\, though.  \
I don't want to leave any other potential sellers I've talked to hanging.\, so perhaps we could finalize something soon?  Do you have any pics you could attach?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",8419,"BBCode","2008-01-14 18:08:46"
8421,1419,"Hi Marc\, nice to hear from you. Gordon Close has his showroom/shop in Englewood and is called Elite Sound. The address is 4231 So. Natches Ct. Unit E  303-781-0990. A really knowlegable and terrific guy. He has the guitars displayed more professionally and with care than any place I've ever seen. He deals in primarily high end... I know he recently sold a 40's Gibson for 70K... gives you an idea what you're in store for when you visit him. I have a daughter in Denver as well (Julia) and she plays archtops and sings with her band mostly around Co Springs. Her day job is as a teacher for a private school in the Denver area. I know you have high standards... My activity with Manouche has decreased to about zero although I will still be doing some marketing consulting with Tony. Basically the market is saturated... we just adopted our second daughter from China and my wife asked me to slow down my investment in a soft (nearly non-existent) market. So I'm working with some local companies and will be involved to a lesser degree with the guitar sales... I am a dealer for Stromberg and may represent a couple other small archtopbuilders\, but not sure how much I want to do\, I found I would rather play them than sell them... unless selling them was just for fun.... I'm going to sell the Strombergs nearly at cost just because I like them. I just want to be involved for the fun of it. Manouche was too stressful... the manufacturer was unreliable and it made it difficult and expensive for me to be involved. Wasn't Manouche's fault... but it was too much of an uphill climb. Barry? Yeah well that's a whole different story... I sold him distribution rights for the east coast ( he really wanted the whole country) and thought it would be a good idea for everyone\, but his marketing approach and attitude is\, well\, different than mine. I'm not all that aggressive. I wish him well with it\, it's a tough market. So I sold the website to Manouche Guitars UK and they'll run it from there... I'm on standby if they need any help but Barry doesn't want any so... I actually suggested they drop all the guitars except the one Jenogwoo is making... they really are quite beautiful. See I was upset that they didn't listen to the specs I gave them that you sent me regarding the archtop... then they decided to do away with the adjustable truss and I pleaded with them not to do that but... my sales fell nearly 50% immediately... I told them it's all about the market and I guess they're coming back out with adjustable rods and side markers and 9th fret position markers. Whatever\, I wish them well but am glad to be on my own again... and what's really good is I'm playing a lot more. My archtops though... not picking up my Manouche any more. Then again I'm playing more West Coast style... and Jim Hall... Barney Kessel... Kinda burned out on Django for now. It would be great to meet you... let me know when you're going to Denver... I need to go up and see my daughter too! I could introduce you to Gordon. More later... best regards\, Robert",8421,"BBCode","2008-01-14 19:40:15"
8424,155,"Robert\,\
\
You are a man after my own heart!  I like Barry\, but he is fighting a losing war.  Gypsy guitars are just a tough sell\, in any part of the market. \
\
Those guys should have taken my advice on the archtop. Older herb Ellis models are doing well and nobody has ever made an Asian imported single pickup 175. \
\
Between my Dupont\,  D'angelico\, Bennedetto and the L-5\, I have all the guitars I have ever dreamed of.  Now if I could just master playing them...\
\
I will contact you before I go to Denver for a visit. Perhaps we can hook up. You are most welcome to visit here! Nice weather\, lots of guitars to play...\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",8402,"BBCode","2008-01-14 21:04:05"
8426,1030,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:grazzo707@yahoo.com\">grazzo707@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",8419,"BBCode","2008-01-14 21:04:43"
8429,707,"Hi there - I'm just enquiring to see if the organiser of this concert with Angelo would be interested in promoting a Robin Nolan Trio show at the same venue in Hambledon? we will be over in the U.K. for a week in May\
and need to find extra dates.\
Any help would be much appreciated....\
cheers\,\
Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robin@robinnolan.com\">robin@robinnolan.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/robinnolan]www.myspace.com/robinnolan[/url]",8429,"BBCode","2008-01-14 23:18:31"
8434,1260,"Josh\,\
\
Is the sound of the DG 300 and DG 310 the same?\
I like the sound of the DG 300.\
Problem: I am not really into tree trunk size necks. I have a Favino style guitar now and the neck is very fat\, a bit too much for me.\
\
Initially I wanted to go for the DG 255\, but Michael advised against it.\
He stated the neck angle of the DG 3xx series is a lot better.\
\
Thnks in advance for your advice!\
Fred",8434,"BBCode","2008-01-15 14:56:42"
8435,1030,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:grazzo707@yahoo.com\">grazzo707@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",8419,"BBCode","2008-01-15 16:24:11"
8436,58,"Hi Tim:\
\
You're selling the Montmartre\, eh? Was is not right for you?\
\
Charlie",8436,"BBCode","2008-01-15 21:20:45"
8440,846,"Hi timthomas\,\
\
I am just wondering if you are interested in trading for a selmer style guitar with your shelly park? I have the collins guitar. Any interest?\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8440,"BBCode","2008-01-15 22:37:03"
8442,95,"I like the tone of the 300 a bit more then the 310. They are very close however and unless you have them side by side more then likely you wouldn't be able to tall a difference. On the neck angle... The 300 and the 310 have the same angle and I feel that it's a bit on the shallow side. That being said Saga makes small changes allot within the lines. So some of the 300 lately have been better on the angle but the 310s have been the same since the start of production. If you don't like a bigger neck the 310 might be a good guitar for you. The quality is good. Have you looked at the 340 model at all? That might also be a good one for you as I think the neck is in between the 310 and the 300 but the neck angle of the 340 is great. \
\
Let me know if you have any more questions.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8442,"BBCode","2008-01-16 08:54:32"
8449,1260,"[quote=\"Josh Hegg\"]I like the tone of the 300 a bit more then the 310. They are very close however and unless you have them side by side more then likely you wouldn't be able to tall a difference. On the neck angle... The 300 and the 310 have the same angle and I feel that it's a bit on the shallow side. That being said Saga makes small changes allot within the lines. So some of the 300 lately have been better on the angle but the 310s have been the same since the start of production. If you don't like a bigger neck the 310 might be a good guitar for you. The quality is good. Have you looked at the 340 model at all? That might also be a good one for you as I think the neck is in between the 310 and the 300 but the neck angle of the 340 is great. \
\
Let me know if you have any more questions.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Josh[/quote]\
\
Josh\
\
Thanks for the swift response.\
Actually\, I did notice the DG 340. I certainly like the  IMOP classy look.\
I did read a review of it however\, and they noticed the instrument they tested lacked both output and balance (too much bass).\
It was actually described as an instrument ideal for amplification.\
What is your opinion? I know you build bridges that\, according to the comments\, can improve both sound and output. So that's a valid option\
\
To give you the broader picture: I initially went for a DG 255\, but Micheal advised me to either have a look at the 300 series or at the Cigano.\
I intend to use the instrument live\, at acoustic sessions (no amps).\
\
Kind regards\
Fred",8434,"BBCode","2008-01-16 11:28:45"
8450,95,"Well as far as volume the 340 is nut about as loud as a 300 or 310. And I think that it's not a volume thing more then a tone difference. The 340 is drier and has less bass then the 300 or 310 and I feel that it has a better GJ tone over all. But it does have a narrower range. But this is not a bad thing. One of the best GJ guitars I have owned was a Dupont MD50B and it had a very narrow range. Hardly any bass but it cut like a knife. The 340 is sort of that way. It's not a Dupont but it does not sound like your typical Gitane. Out of all of the Gitanes I like the 340 the best I think. The problem with the Cigano is it's a very entry level guitar. Not made for gigging and the neck is very thin... Too thin. It's not the most stable guitar but a good one for learning. \
\
All in all I like the 340 and if you don't mind a black guitar the 330 is great as well. The necks are all about the same between the 300\, 320\, 330 and 340 but the 340 has a lightly thinner neck to my feel. The 310 has the thinnest out of these but the tone is not as good to my ear.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8442,"BBCode","2008-01-16 13:22:08"
8452,311,"Hi Michael\,\
How are things going with your new guitar??\
From what you said about the tone and playability it sounds like a real winner!\
I looked at the photos and it is a beauty\, love the ebony tailpiece and the little dots\, not to mention the pattern of the wood on the back! WOW!\
I can only imagine what it must sound like...\
\
I noticed the \"sold\" label on the djangobooks store has been changed to \"on hold\"\, are you still on an approval period?\
You really must have gotten lucky with your Manouches if they are still acceptable next to your Favino... I've never played one but I hear good things about them\
\
I'd love to go to Django in June\, but I'm saving for Samois and I'm moving to a new apartment so it may have to wait until next year...\
\
My Dupont is great\, I love it\, right now I have it with argentines 10s and 3.5mm action and it's the best\, it can take lower action but I think the actual configuration makes it sound the best it can\, it only took a couple of days to get used to the higher action\, and I kinda like the fell of the extra tension.\
I'm looking for a combat guitar to install a bigtone and use for gigs\, I just don't want to risk my Dupont\, I had a Gitane but I just sold it. I might go for a Dupont Nomade... or just maybe a used Dell arte\, the neck is bolted on the Nomade but i guess I trust Maurice knows what he's doing with this budget model.\
\
Anyway\, I await to hear your new impressions on that Favino as you get to spend more time with her.\
\
Cheers\,\
Enrique",8401,"BBCode","2008-01-16 14:37:43"
8453,846,"Hi timthomas\,\
\
I am just wondering if you are interested in trading for a selmer style guitar with your shelly park? I have the collins guitar. Any interest?\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8453,"BBCode","2008-01-15 22:37:03"
8454,1202,"thanks\, but i'm not interested in a trade",8440,"BBCode","2008-01-16 16:50:03"
8455,1202,"thanks\, but i'm not interested in a trade",8455,"BBCode","2008-01-16 16:50:03"
8456,726,"Hi Robert\, thanks for your kind offer to dinner and meeting your daughters. I might adopt later on (my fiancee is Chinese too) and my older sister's family wants to adopt from China in a year or two as well. I am still in China at the moment. As you know with namm just started so as you can see I won't be there. I was home for the holidays breifly and did some gigs with Marc Schwartz and Annie Staninec. Things in China are going well. I am doing work for various people and a few student and a few gigs a week generally. Shanghai is cool but I always feel I'm not in the \"real\" China when I'm here. Having lived in Beijing before too and travelled all over the country I am fortunate to have seen many things though. \
\
I'll send you some samples a bit later on of some recordings I did with Lulo Reinhardt and daniel Weltlinger for the new CD which will be out this year. I think you'll enjoy them. Anyway\, see you around. I'll let you know if I get down to New Mexico.\
Kind regards\,\
Doug",8456,"BBCode","2008-01-16 18:55:47"
8459,1419,"Nice to hear from you Doug\, I loved going to China and am looking forward to returning... my wife went alone to pick up Elizabeth (Cheng Fong) and went to Hunan. We'll be taking the girls back for a Heritage Tour in a few years... I'm going to try and meet up with Marc next time he goes to Denver... I have an older daughter there (first marriage\, she's 30) and she's also a guitar player. I was telling Marc about a guy I know there named Gordon Close\, he owns Elite Sound... been in the archtop world for decades and has the most beautiful archtops from every era... some of his old Gibson are just museum quality... his place is worth seeing... so hopefully will make it up there soon. And I haven't seen my daughter in a while so owe her a visit. Sounds like you're doing a lot of interesting work there\, I imagined it would be very different from inland China. Anyway more later... I could send a photo of the girls if you'd like. Your regular email? Cheng Fong is 20 months so already knew some language\, some Hunan dialect\, and so now we're helping her learn new words\, I wish she could keep her already skills. Our four year old Katherine (Lu Chi Ting)  is learning Spanish and Navajo in her pre-school here. Tough to keep up with these two! Again take care and be well\, Robert",8459,"BBCode","2008-01-16 19:51:38"
8470,846,"Hi BluesBop Harry\,\
\
How's it going. I am just wondering if you are interested in collins guitar.\
The serial number is 103. The condition is excellent. I would like to offer US$1900 including shipping. (I live in Australia) I am also interested in a trade. Thanks.\
\
Let me know if you are interested.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",8470,"BBCode","2008-01-17 06:44:36"
8471,311,"Hello Yuta\,\
At this time I'm more interested in Dupont guitars\, and your Collins is a little more than I can spend.\
Thanks for the offer anyway.\
Good luck!\
Cheers\,\
Enrique.",8471,"BBCode","2008-01-17 12:51:23"
8480,1202,"hi charlie\,\
     i think i'm having a similar situation you had with this guitar. i just don't play it enough to justify 'owning' it. i believe it'd be a wonderful guitar for someone who's going to use and enjoy it.\
    you ever get your new guitar?\
\
       hope all is well with you\,\
                                  tim",8436,"BBCode","2008-01-17 16:57:23"
8481,1202,"hi charlie\,\
     i think i'm having a similar situation you had with this guitar. i just don't play it enough to justify 'owning' it. i believe it'd be a wonderful guitar for someone who's going to use and enjoy it.\
    you ever get your new guitar?\
\
       hope all is well with you\,\
                                  tim",6096,"BBCode","2008-01-17 16:57:23"
8482,58,"Hi Tim:\
\
I got my new one about 2 mos ago. It's great\, but\, between customs and shipping\, and the decline of the dollar\, I spent a lot more than I wanted to.\
Are you playing still? How's life in Idaho?\
\
Charlie",8436,"BBCode","2008-01-17 22:15:29"
8488,151,"James\
\
It's just too much work for me to figure this internet transfer stuff out.  The easiest way for me to get these these tunes to you is to just mail them.  I can send you a disc of many mp3s of virtually any gypsy jazz music you like.  I have sent out hundreds of discs over the years and while I don't usually do it any more I'll always make an exception for anyone interested in Baro.  \
\
Email (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->) me your address and what ever else GJ you are interested in and I'll mail out the disc next week.\
\
Best\
Scot Wise\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]",8267,"BBCode","2008-01-18 06:02:38"
8498,1462,"Is you MC50 still available? If so\, I am interested in more information.\
I may be reached at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guitarmusic@comcast.net\">guitarmusic@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> \
or 503-703-2762\
\
Thank You\,\
Larry Munson",8498,"BBCode","2008-01-18 08:12:18"
8499,1063,"",8499,"BBCode","2008-01-18 08:47:25"
8501,1462,"Is you MC50 still available? If so\, I am interested in more information.\
I may be reached at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guitarmusic@comcast.net\">guitarmusic@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> \
or 503-703-2762\
\
Thank You\,\
Larry Munson",8501,"BBCode","2008-01-18 08:12:18"
8507,3,"Hi Ben \
\
First of all\, thanks for everything!!! \
\
Now\, I'd like to finalize my feb schedule\
\
so like I said i leave boston sometime on the 24th arrive in NY the same day or the next day\
\
fly back to montreal on March 02. \
\
So with that in mind\, schedule wise i'm open to anything\
\
however\, I need to know what kind of pay I can expect\, just to better organize my travel plans... I m a bit scared to drive in the winter\, we nearly died last time on our drive back from NY with Am Ketenes. \
\
My ideal workshop is the one I proposed for LA and Boston (check out the threads) which is an intesnive 4 hours for 80$\
\
but I'm open to other suggestions for 1.5 hours\, 40$ / person would be nice\
\
Thanks man!!!\
D",8203,"BBCode","2008-01-18 21:59:13"
8509,1030,"Hi\,\
\
This is Steve in San Francisco (again).  Could you email me about your Park?  I'd like to find out about shipping details and so forth.  (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:grazzo707@yahoo.com\">grazzo707@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->)\
\
Thanks",8509,"BBCode","2008-01-18 22:58:40"
8512,1030,"Hi\, \
\
Can you email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:grazzo707@yahoo.com\">grazzo707@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->? I'd like to find out about payment methods and shipping details. \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Steve",8512,"BBCode","2008-01-18 23:06:09"
8515,1030,"Hi again\,\
\
Can you email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:grazzo707@yahoo.com\">grazzo707@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->? I'd like to find out about payment methods and shipping details. \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Steve",8515,"BBCode","2008-01-18 23:08:28"
8524,1415,"Hi Steve\,\
 Did I ever talk to you about the Parks before? Your message said hi again\, which I hope doesn't mean that we've talked and that I've burnt out too many brain cells to remember.  Either way\, the payment method would be preferably cash\, depending on your location. I live about 4 hrs north of the Sanfrancisco bay area\, and would be happy to meet somewhere if you are in the area. Otherwise\, I would take a certified check or money order or something like that\, would wait until it gets confirmed by the bank ( in this day and age of fraudulent online purchasing one can never be too careful); and then ship the guitar. I know that UPS is running about 140 ground rates these days\, and the post office wouldn't be too far behind. The Parks is my only current gypsy jazz guitar at this point\, until Shelley finishes my new one\, so I would immediately turn over the cash to some sort of Selmer model that I could be using for all my upcoming gigs. I'm mentioning this because I wouldn't want to ship on approval or anything like that\, the guitar speaks for itself\, and I would be more apt to have someone play it before buying\, as I have had responses from people living relatively close to me. That way there wouldn't be any time lapses between selling and replacing the guitar.\
I would consider this like any ebay sale without an exchange policy for all the above reasons\, and for that reason would like to sell more locally; however I would ship if the individual is willing to adhere to the above agreement.  So\, hope this gives you something to think about\, and if you are interested\, just give me another pm.  Thanks for your time\,\
      Nick Sansone",8524,"BBCode","2008-01-19 09:47:58"
8527,1260,"Bob\,\
\
Both Dutch and German belong to the German language group\, so there are a lot of similarities in speech and writing.\
However\, this does not imply the actual meaning of the words are the same.\
E.g. \"Tapijt\" (dutch) would be 'carpet' in English\, but the German word 'tapete' means 'wallpaper' in English.\
Granted\, this a notorious example\, but it's best to verify what you read or hear. You may be completely mistaken.\
All in all I think it's safe to say Dutch as a language is a bit easier than German. \
\
On a (very) serious note (you may want to skip this). \
As for world war 2 and Germans. I think you've already guessed this is a subject you'd bettter avoid when talking to elderly people from Holland.\
Especially in the western part of our country\, where the Germans made a serious effort to wipe out the entire population by means of starvation. Cities like Amsterdam were totally deprived of food\, starting the winter of 1944 to the end of the war in 1945. These old folks had to eat leaves and bark of trees and so on in order to survive (believe it or not\, this is one of the nicer stories. I won't bother you with the rest ).\
\
Kind regard \
Fred",8527,"BBCode","2008-01-19 08:26:37"
8528,1030,"You wouldn't by any chance be coming to S.F. anytime soon\, would you?  (I don't have a car)  I would also consider buying your Park w/out playing it first.  It's a beautiful instrument.  I'm also looking at two other Parks for sale over the Internet.  They're all basically the same price ($2700ish)\, so it's coming down to aesthetics for me\, and yours is the most attractive.\
\
Steve",8515,"BBCode","2008-01-19 10:37:45"
8529,1030,"Hi\,\
\
This is Steve in San Francisco (again).  Could you email me about your Park?  I'd like to find out about shipping details and so forth.  (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:grazzo707@yahoo.com\">grazzo707@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->)\
\
Thanks",8529,"BBCode","2008-01-18 22:58:40"
8534,1415,"Steve\,\
 I would drive down to SF\, deliver it for 2800 cash\, for guaranteed delivery. I would do this asap if you are interested.",8524,"BBCode","2008-01-19 11:12:31"
8535,1415,"Hi\,\
 Steve\, call me at 707 338 0368 if you are interested. I'd make the trip today if all signs point toward go. \
       Nick",8524,"BBCode","2008-01-19 11:29:07"
8536,1202,"hi steve\,\
    the last guitar i shipped to the bay area was approx. 50-60$ fully insured and it took 4-5 business days.\
    what i've done in the past which has worked well for both parties;\
\
               - potential buyer sends cashiers ck. for purchase price and freight. \
              -  when payment is received\, seller ships guitar and;\
             buyer notifies seller once instrument is delivered/received.\
               - potential buyer has 2 days to 'test drive' guitar\
                -after 2 day period potential buyer either accepts instrument or ships insured instrument back to seller.\
               - if potential buyer returns instrument\, seller returns cashiers check( minus freight) after instrument is returned in original condition.\
        \
\
             lemme know what you're thinking.  if possible a phone call would probably be a good idea.\
                                                  tim",8536,"BBCode","2008-01-19 11:30:13"
8538,1030,"Hi again Tim\,\
\
My number here in S.F. is 415-759-9036.  Call me or send me yours and we can talk more.  I could get a check out next Wednesday.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",8538,"BBCode","2008-01-19 13:35:33"
8539,252,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robertholo@hotmail.com\">robertholo@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
In fairly short order it will probably be \"@hologuitars.com\" but for now - this is where I'm getting my email (can't wait to get back to a dedicated web program... internet email is a bit cumbersome)\
\
Nice picture\, by the way\, I think your guitar teacher is better than mine ;)",8539,"BBCode","2008-01-19 13:39:14"
8540,1415,"Hi Bob\,\
 I posted a reply on the classifieds\, but wanted to communicate through a better source. You can call me at (707)3380368. I am very interested the encore\, and I should be selling my current guitar this week. Thanks for your time. \
       Nick Sansone",8540,"BBCode","2008-01-19 13:06:44"
8546,1030,"Hi again Tim\,\
\
My number here in S.F. is 415-759-9036.  Call me or send me yours and we can talk more.  I could get a check out next Wednesday.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",8546,"BBCode","2008-01-19 13:35:33"
8548,1202,"hi steve\,\
      i'll try phoning in the a.m./ my phone is 208-263-9848 in case i don't get thru\
                       thanks\,\
                              tim",8548,"BBCode","2008-01-19 18:36:57"
8549,1415,"Hi Charlie\,\
  I would love to see some pictures. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com\">nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
Thanks for your time\, I appreciate it.\
    Sincerely\,\
           Nick Sansone",8549,"BBCode","2008-01-19 18:26:50"
8551,131,"Tim\, \
\
Did you get my email regards the Manouche?  Is it still available?\
\
Please reply to my <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> address.  \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Craig Bumgarner",8551,"BBCode","2008-01-20 07:32:36"
8552,928,"hi josh -\
thanks for your great work & always helpful posts on the forum.\
i am thinking of purchasing a gitane from djangobooks but have questions.\
(i don't have huge hands so neck size is a bit of an issue)\
at the moment i am considering the dg-340\, 330 or 320. \
i believe the dg 300\, 320 & 330 have fairly chunky necks (by my standards)\
does the 340 have the same or similar neck size?\
& (the required idiot guitar player question)\
which gitane would you recommend (if any)?\
\
thanks for your time & expertise\,\
peter",8552,"BBCode","2008-01-20 05:34:34"
8553,95,"Peter\,\
\
The 340 has a bit of a smaller neck out of the the line up. The 300\, 320 and 330 have the biggest nick out of all of them. It's not hard to get used to these necks. I played a thin neck guitar for years and after my first hand made GJ guitar I never went back to the thin neck. I have seen 12 year olds play the DG-300 neck without any problem so had size really isn't the issue. \
\
Out of all of the 300 numbered guitars I like like the 340 and the 330. The 330 I might like more but I'm not into the all black guitar but the tone is great. The tone of the 340 is nice as well. I own a DG-300 that I like but if the 340 had been out 3 years ago I would have gotten that one instead.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8553,"BBCode","2008-01-20 16:56:13"
8554,1260,"[quote=\"Josh Hegg\"]Well as far as volume the 340 is nut about as loud as a 300 or 310. And I think that it's not a volume thing more then a tone difference. The 340 is drier and has less bass then the 300 or 310 and I feel that it has a better GJ tone over all. But it does have a narrower range. But this is not a bad thing. One of the best GJ guitars I have owned was a Dupont MD50B and it had a very narrow range. Hardly any bass but it cut like a knife. The 340 is sort of that way. It's not a Dupont but it does not sound like your typical Gitane. Out of all of the Gitanes I like the 340 the best I think. The problem with the Cigano is it's a very entry level guitar. Not made for gigging and the neck is very thin... Too thin. It's not the most stable guitar but a good one for learning. \
\
All in all I like the 340 and if you don't mind a black guitar the 330 is great as well. The necks are all about the same between the 300\, 320\, 330 and 340 but the 340 has a lightly thinner neck to my feel. The 310 has the thinnest out of these but the tone is not as good to my ear.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh[/quote]\
\
Josh\,\
\
Your remarks helped me out to reach a decision\
Consequently I just ordered a DG 340 from Micheal (today).\
Included: leather under the tailpiece\, setup\, fret level and custom bridge.\
Micheal advised me to mail with you about the following:\
- is to possible to use black leather under the tailpiece\
- could you set the action as low as possible\
- Strings: I prefer Galli 010\, could you set the guitar up with them?\
- Could you stick the original bridge in the case? I'd like to keep it as a spare.\
\
Any questions or remarks\, pls mail me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:droopy57@12move.nl\">droopy57@12move.nl</a><!-- e -->",8554,"BBCode","2008-01-20 07:13:56"
8560,252,"So\, this picture is of a bench copy of the second guitar down on this page:\
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[url=http://www.gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=3&status_id=5]http://www.gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=3&status_id=5[/url]\
\
I've also studied the third one down - and I own the fifth one down and am currently making bench copies of it for one player in the midwest and two players on the west coast. I also have a Busato very much like the 6th one down\, but mine has a Busato neck and back (the 6th one down has a Selmer neck & back - but it's a great sounding guitar - it was the first Busato I'd ever heard and the one that started my love affair with Gypsy Jazz instruments... though I've yet to talk its owner into letting me study it - Someday hopefully.) \
\
I've studied half a dozen Busatos now and am starting to understand the underpinnings of his design. He wasn't much of a woodworker but he was a dynamite designer. Actually I've heard several theories that he was only the designer and he shopped out the building to several young builders like Jacques Favino & Bucolo Horace - and this might account for why some Busatos are so masterfully built and others sort of ragged. Who knows - but it sounds plausible given what I've seen. I've been up inside two Busatos now - later models - and you see the tool marks and the way certain gluing and cutting operations were done and it's like... \"Wow... this looks exactly like the way Favino did it ... little things... like the way the end of the tonebar is chamfered or the angle at which the file marks run on the endblock or braces. They're not signtures\, but they're pretty close to it.",8560,"BBCode","2008-01-21 13:33:22"
8562,799,"Sorry für die späte Antwort\,\
\
wir wollen das ganze natürlich gesanglich darbieten - also veilen dank für deine wertvolle hilfe - aber irgendwie wärs schon gut\, wenn m\,an wüßte was das ganz heißt \"ich ess fleisch und du isst brot...\" oder so ähnlich\, das kommt  glaube ich darin vor..\
\
na wie auch immer..\
\
vielen dank für deiner müher\
und: man sieht sich in hildesheim?\
\
gruss\
\
norman",3153,"BBCode","2008-01-21 16:59:52"
8566,252,"Thanks for clearing up two mysteries for me!\
\
I try to answer as many questions as possible but rarely do I get questions answered - merci beaucoup!\
\
Yes\, the Dutch / German language issue was a surprise to me though it shouldn't have been. It's amazing what otherwise normal humans are capable of in severe times - both good and bad. For similar reasons I was warned (back when I traveled for a company) never to discuss the Japanese with elderly Chinese. There are some issues in America as well - most have to do with slavery\, but none of them are as sensitive as the Dutch/German and Chinese/Japanese issues where the cruelty was so widespread and so incredibly severe. I'm sure there are black people from America who would disagree with that statement - and they could probably make a good case for their disagreement\, but nonetheless\, the situation in Holland during the second world war was a disturbing one. I felt bad because the lady I offended was wonderful - Marie De Vries\, who owns Hotel Keizershof on Keizersgracht. It was several years ago - she probably doesn't even remember me or the conversation - and actually I don't think she was angry - she just really wanted to make sure I knew exactly how she felt and why.\
\
By the way - I posted a soundfile of that Cedar Selmer bench copy today (the one that reminds me of Lollo's J.Dimauro Sr.)  Here is a pointer to it.\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4180]viewtopic.php?t=4180[/url]",8566,"BBCode","2008-01-21 17:33:54"
8568,252,"Good call - and the Vielle Reserve is exactly that - the top is lighter and the neck angle and brace radius is more gradual than a Selmer - probably to reduce tension. I studied VR #10 for nearly three days and made a reproduction of it for a local musician using wood for the soundboard that had a particular sentimental value (I typically don't do that - but it was fantastic wood - so what the heck) \
\
You're on to something though - there are whole schools of thought where guys expiriment with achieving the lowest string bearing pressure possible. My oldest Busato has almost no neck angle at all - and I can't figure out whether it's because it was reset to accomodate the top which fell a little - or whether it was like that all along. It creates a sonorous tone which reminds me of across between a banjo and a classical guitar. The Favino is the opposite... neck angle like a Viola! \
\
Theory and reality sometimes don't align as neatly as one would like\, but in theory - lower string tension should - all else held equal - increase acoustic efficiency. Most of the low tension top work & research is done in the classical guitar world though - because efficiency is particarly important when you can only use your fingers and you're playing without a pickup.\
\
;)",8560,"BBCode","2008-01-21 17:46:22"
8573,1030,"Nick\,\
\
I just wanted to let you know that I 've decided to purchase another Park Montmartre from a fellow in Idaho.  I wanted to let you know ASAP just in case anyone else is asking about it your guitar for sale.  Thanks again for sending me the photos and answering my questions.\
\
Steve in San Francisco",8573,"BBCode","2008-01-21 20:40:17"
8574,799,"Sorry für die späte Antwort\,\
\
wir wollen das ganze natürlich gesanglich darbieten - also veilen dank für deine wertvolle hilfe - aber irgendwie wärs schon gut\, wenn m\,an wüßte was das ganz heißt \"ich ess fleisch und du isst brot...\" oder so ähnlich\, das kommt  glaube ich darin vor..\
\
na wie auch immer..\
\
vielen dank für deiner müher\
und: man sieht sich in hildesheim?\
\
gruss\
\
norman",3158,"BBCode","2008-01-21 16:59:52"
8579,1260,"Bob\,\
\
I too rarely recieve a response\, so you'r not alone!\
\
m I to understand you are a luthier who (amongst other things) builds copies of Busato's.\
For future reference: if so\, what do they cost?\
This may all be common knowledge in the US\, but I live in Holland..\
It will probably be years before I play at a level these guitars deserve and before I can afford one\, but nevertheless it is good to know where to look for what.\
I just ordered a DG 340 from Micheal anyway.",8579,"BBCode","2008-01-22 13:15:04"
8582,252,"Yes\, I build Busato style and am considering building early Favino style because it is an extension of the work of Busato. My interest is in the evolution of Busato's style. His earliest guitars had nearly flat tops and very few but very large braces - they were nearly banjos - the sound was like the guitar on \"Moreno Bolero\" But he changed his style quickly and was soon building guitars that had the classic midrange \"shout\" like DiMauro and Bucolo and Patennote. Then he took a very interesting turn - he begin producing larger body guitars \"Grande\" that had more bass but still had the \"shout\". These are my favorite Busatos. Michael told me that Stochelo used to have one that was repaired by Leo Eimers and so maybe you have heard this style as you live in the same area. Jacques Favino continued the evolution - increasing the body size and the bass - and also sweetening the midrange - but my heart is in the older sound. You know it when you hear it - like Lollo's guitar - the unmistakable sound of a true gypsy guitar. My base price is currently $3\,500.\
\
I think you will like the 340 though. It is a heavy guitar and the finish is thick - but don't let that bother you too much. It is the closest Gitane has come to making a proper arch on the soundboard so it actually sounds pretty good - much better than most of the Asian guitars. I like the 300\, the 330 and the 340. The 300 tends to be the loudest\, the 330 has a very sophisticated voice\, and the 340 sounds the most like a vintage guitar of the three. Josh's bridge will help too. The original bridge is too heavy. If you don't get Josh's bridge - at least get a Dupont #1 in Rosewood and find someone to fit it to the guitar.",8582,"BBCode","2008-01-22 17:12:22"
8583,25,"Hi Chip:\
I was just reading through the Djangobooks forum and saw your question about the cost of Django in June this year. I just finished updating the website (djangoinjune.com) and all the info is there now\, at least for Django Camp. Although our costs went up considerably this year\, I've stuck with last year's pricing (so long as one registers before the end of March) except for a $30 increase in the cost of the full meal plan. Swing by the website and let me know if you have any other questions. Hope you can make it this year. It's quite a scene!\
Andrew\
413-268-0068\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@communityguitar.com\">andrew@communityguitar.com</a><!-- e -->",8583,"BBCode","2008-01-22 19:10:59"
8584,1021,"Hi Greg\,\
\
I noticed you lived in Lansing\, so do I! I haven't met to many people into Gypsy Jazz in the area\, I would definitely be interested in Jamming sometime\, send me a PM\
\
Tim",8584,"BBCode","2008-01-22 19:48:50"
8585,1459,"Hi\,\
I'm currently searching for a great GJ guitar. I'm wondering if yours is still available?\
Thanks.",8585,"BBCode","2008-01-22 21:14:24"
8597,1260,"Hi Bob.\
\
I will store your info on desgn and price for future use.\
(Not too close a future I am afraid).\
\
As for Stochelo's Busato\, I think Micheal may confuse it with a J Favino (father\, not JP the son). I know he still has it and I know it was in Leo Eimers workshop. But I may be wrong\, perhaps Stochelo has a Busato as well. I am very sure Feigely Prisor plays a 1940 (approx!) Busato. A friend of mine played it and was impressed.\
\
Thanks for your opinion on the DG 340.\
I did order a bridge from Josh (and a fret job and set up. If I order a guitar I might as well go all the way).\
Your comment confirmed my impression this was the instrument to obtain.\
\
I wanted a guitar to use on sessions.\
My 'regular'guitar is a Rodriques (C). It sounds so good I do not want to run the risk of having it crashed or stolen.\
Hopefully this will not happen to the DG340\, but at least it's a lot cheaper.\
\
Kind regards\
\
Fred",8579,"BBCode","2008-01-23 10:14:05"
8598,1398,"Hi i found your post concerning wyres strings.\
Are you happy with it? did you tried the coated ones? i am looking for a remplacement for argentines. \
Argentine strings sounds good for 3 days\, but very bad after that. Are the coated strings better? even if they sound less good at first\, i'd like to be able to keep the same set of strings for more than 10 days.\
thanks",8598,"BBCode","2008-01-23 11:24:38"
8599,25,"Hi Chip:\
I was just reading through the Djangobooks forum and saw your question about the cost of Django in June this year. I just finished updating the website (djangoinjune.com) and all the info is there now\, at least for Django Camp. Although our costs went up considerably this year\, I've stuck with last year's pricing (so long as one registers before the end of March) except for a $30 increase in the cost of the full meal plan. Swing by the website and let me know if you have any other questions. Hope you can make it this year. It's quite a scene!\
Andrew\
413-268-0068\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew@communityguitar.com\">andrew@communityguitar.com</a><!-- e -->",8599,"BBCode","2008-01-22 19:10:59"
8600,1171,"Thanks Andrew I'll take a look. I've been thinking of coming since last summer\, this year I may be on a cruise ship gig\, if not I'll try to make it up.\
\
Chip",8583,"BBCode","2008-01-23 12:08:48"
8601,1398,"Hi i found your post concerning wyres strings.\
Are you happy with it? did you tried the coated ones? i am looking for a remplacement for argentines. \
Argentine strings sounds good for 3 days\, but very bad after that. Are the coated strings better? even if they sound less good at first\, i'd like to be able to keep the same set of strings for more than 10 days.\
thanks",8601,"BBCode","2008-01-23 11:24:38"
8602,457,"The Wyres strings have a huge problem: the loops on the wound strings are too small to fit on the post (I actually broke one trying to get it on) and they currently only offer loop-end.\
\
They offered to replace them with ball-ends. I am still waiting for them to produce them and send them over. \
\
-p",8598,"BBCode","2008-01-23 12:34:46"
8603,457,"The Wyres strings have a huge problem: the loops on the wound strings are too small to fit on the post (I actually broke one trying to get it on) and they currently only offer loop-end.\
\
They offered to replace them with ball-ends. I am still waiting for them to produce them and send them over. \
\
-p",8603,"BBCode","2008-01-23 12:34:46"
8604,252,"I think this is Stochelo's Busato. It looks exactly like my larger Busato - so I'm guessing it is his - a 1950's Grand Model. It has the classic Busato  mustache (convex where Selmer is concave)\
\
What a great video! Unfortunately both musicians are amplified so you can only hear their amps - and Stochelo's is turned down - probably out of respect for Prisor) Still - a great video. There are some incredible videos of Fijkelie playing his Busato unamplified on YouTube. His right hand is so wonderful - so powerful.\
\
\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0pDxKtVDik[/youtube]",8582,"BBCode","2008-01-23 15:31:34"
8605,1171,"Thanks Andrew I'll take a look. I've been thinking of coming since last summer\, this year I may be on a cruise ship gig\, if not I'll try to make it up.\
\
Chip",8605,"BBCode","2008-01-23 12:08:48"
8606,25,"Cool\, Chip. I hope you can join us.\
~A",8583,"BBCode","2008-01-23 15:53:26"
8608,647,"Sorry\, it's gone.",8608,"BBCode","2008-01-22 21:18:02"
8612,1030,"Hi again Tim\,\
\
I've decided not to purchase your Park after all.  I'm sorry if this causes you any inconvenience\, but I'm opting instead for an ADL (French guitar).  Sorry again\, and good luck finding a buyer.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",8538,"BBCode","2008-01-23 21:53:33"
8621,964,"Hey Michael\,\
\
    As the black preachers say\,\
   \"where is the love\"?\
\
        [I know that we aren't selling Manouche guitars thru you\, but hey\, if you feel like including them in you \"best under $3000\" posts\,\
  well then God bless you my friend :) \
\
      BTW\, I just got some footage from the Birdland show\,\
  so be nice to me  and I'll share bro'  :D \
      Seriously Mike\, I wanted to see if you would send me a\
 sample of an e book lesson for me to check out.\
  I'll work one up for you\, probably on \"inside-outside\" playing.     \
  Also\, what's the breakdown\, price % etc.\
    Hope that you are all doing well.\
   BTW\, It looks like Robert B. paid one of the guys that he owed for a guitar\, [after a lot of BS from him about his bank having a mixup.\
 I'll keep you posted.\
    I have clips from our gig at the World cafe in Philly that I'll post on Youtube tonight.\
  Talk soon\,\
   Barr",8621,"BBCode","2008-01-24 15:17:35"
8623,1260,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Yes\, this is a great video. Stochelo does indeed play a Busato\, but the instrument belongs to Feigely. I'm very sure about that. The text in the upper right hand corner confirms this.\
Feigely claims it's a 1940 instrument\, but judging from your remark it's better to interpret this as 'somewhere in the 40's'.\
(I'm surprised you can deduce this from such a poor image quality video).\
I do know Feigely purchased a guitar from Stochelo a couple of years ago. It may wel be he bought the Busato then\, but I am not sure about that.\
I'll see if I can find out about the previous ownership however and will let you know. Mind you\, this will take month. I do not know Fiegely or Stochelo personally\, so I have to ask somebody else to inquire.\
I am certainly [i]not[/i] going to ask about the age of the guitar. This may be a bit sensitive so to speak.\
\
Kind regards \
Fred",8623,"BBCode","2008-01-24 15:52:34"
8624,252,"Don't worry about it - it's a wonderful guitar but I don't need to know its age. I appreciate the offer to find out\, but don't put yourself through the effort. \
\
By the way\, my deduction is far from scientific and could be wrong. Here were my reasons. The shape of the mustache is very pretty - very convex. It makes me think it's later work. On some of his mustaches - early ones - they were nearly triangles. I think his mustache shape evolved but I could be wrong about that. My smaller Busato has a very vintage sound but a very pretty convex mustache and Francois Charle authenticated it as a 1950... maybe it was a \"vintage\" model made to sound like his early designs - but it sounds and looks a lot like a 1930s Busato owned by a man in Seattle... except for that pretty mustache... Judging from mustaches is problematic though - they can be replaced and I've seen a lot of Busatos with Selmer mustaches and I don't know if Busato made both types or if the mustaches have been replaced. \
\
The other thing is the shadow cast off the end of the fingerboard - it looks really high. Some time in the 1940's he started making the first brace (under the fingerboard) flat... and when he did that\, he  started using a wedge under the fingerboard to maintain the angle of the fingerboard over the body. I've seen really early and really late Busatos that were not made like this - so it was either an expiriment that he tried and abandoned or it was simply a model or option - maybe to give magnetic pickups more space because many of Busato's bridges were fairly low - 13 to 15mm high. Stimers fit better on my Busato that has the fingerboard wedge... but again... I could be wrong. So little is known of him. Those were my only reasons for guessing that age. Then again... I've seen some Busatos with high bridges. It seems he changed everything from time to time.\
\
If Feigley has a good reason for thinking it is a 1940 - he is probably right.",8624,"BBCode","2008-01-24 16:46:34"
8625,25,"Cool\, Chip. I hope you can join us.\
~A",8599,"BBCode","2008-01-23 15:53:26"
8626,1030,"Hi again Tim\,\
\
I've decided not to purchase your Park after all.  I'm sorry if this causes you any inconvenience\, but I'm opting instead for an ADL (French guitar).  Sorry again\, and good luck finding a buyer.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",8546,"BBCode","2008-01-23 21:53:33"
8632,964,"Hey Marc\,\
\
    Thanks\, dude.\
     BTW\,  I wanted to check something out with you.\
     I'd rather talk on the phone if possible. \
       I'll call you if you're going to be around\
 today or tomorrow\, or you can call me.\
   My # here is 215-885-7019. My cell ph # is 215-380-2588\
  Thanks\,\
    Barry",8632,"BBCode","2008-01-25 07:13:26"
8639,726,"Hi\, I saw your post regarding a rest stroke technique DVD. Paul Mehling of the Hot Club of San Francisco has a DVD out on gypsy jazz rest stroke technique. It's called Pick Power and is produced by Homespun video. It was released last year. I have a copy and found it to be quite helpful.\
\
 [url=http://www.homespuntapes.com/prodpg/prodpg.asp?prodID=1427&prodType=]http://www.homespuntapes.com/prodpg/pro ... &prodType=[/url]\
\
Good luck!\
\
Doug",8639,"BBCode","2008-01-28 05:54:43"
8643,964,"Hey Dave\,\
    I wanted to tell you again how much I dug your art work for your band's upcoming gig. I wanted to see if you'd be interested in\
 doing some work for me for the HC Philly\, [maybe a logo]\,\
 Let me know. You can email be directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
 thanx\,\
    Barry",8643,"BBCode","2008-01-28 06:54:24"
8644,1457,"Thanks a lot for the info.  I'll definitely check it out.  \
\
Ben",8644,"BBCode","2008-01-28 06:20:50"
8645,261,"Hi nutloaf. Where abouts in Wales are you? I need another guitarist for my band - we're up in North Wales. Cheers\, Phil",8645,"BBCode","2008-01-28 06:38:03"
8646,935,"hi phil im all the way down in south wales in sunny swansea. thanks for the offer.",8646,"BBCode","2008-01-28 12:10:45"
8647,935,"hi phil im all the way down in south wales in sunny swansea. thanks for the offer.",8647,"BBCode","2008-01-28 12:10:45"
8649,261,"Hi. Thought you would be down there. Hope your wrist is ok\, take it easy. Best\, Phil",8645,"BBCode","2008-01-28 12:22:21"
8650,935,"cheers phil wrist is little better dying to play the guitar only had it four days and two of them have been sad no play days.",8646,"BBCode","2008-01-28 13:01:33"
8651,935,"cheers phil wrist is little better dying to play the guitar only had it four days and two of them have been sad no play days.",8647,"BBCode","2008-01-28 13:01:33"
8653,261,"I have had a lot of the same problems\, it got really bad for me for over 2 years - can tell you some stuff which will help if you care to mail me <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:philg@rdiner.net\">philg@rdiner.net</a><!-- e -->\, guitar setup\, strings\, stretches etc. Cheers\, Phil",8645,"BBCode","2008-01-28 13:18:32"
8658,95,"Valdae\,\
\
They are about the same. The O-5 has a 676mm according to the spets. But really it's a 670mm like most other GJ long scale guitar. 676mm would be really long and I know for a fact that they are not that long because I have set them up and the intonation is 670.\
\
Are you looking at other makers as well? Why these two models?\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8658,"BBCode","2008-01-28 15:54:47"
8659,964,"Hey Dave\,\
    I wanted to tell you again how much I dug your art work for your band's upcoming gig. I wanted to see if you'd be interested in\
 doing some work for me for the HC Philly\, [maybe a logo]\,\
 Let me know. You can email be directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
 thanx\,\
    Barry",8659,"BBCode","2008-01-28 06:54:24"
8662,304,"It's more a question of cost for the most part.  I remember reading bad press on the Pigalle a while back\, but from what I see now they are being built better.  Equally\, I've read good and bad things about the Cordoba.  Acoustic Guitar Magazine gave it high marks\, but only after a bridge replacement improved the sound quaslity.  With that said\, my jury's out. \
\
 As is\, I won't have money in hand for a GJ git until summer.  At this point\, I'm just comparing pluses and minuses on the low end or entry level guitars.  The Asian Dell Artes appear quite a bargain.  From what I've read thus far on the forum they won't be available until about the time I'm ready to buy.  Either way\, when the time comes I want to get the best set up and part upgrade I can afford.",8662,"BBCode","2008-01-29 04:31:29"
8663,95,"Well it will be interesting to see what is available in the summer. But at this point I would urge you to save a little more and go for a Gitane DG-340 or DG-300. For the money these guitars are great and are built better then the DellArte Asian line. I had 2 of the new Asian made DellArtes in my shop and I sent them back due to neck problems and poor workmanship. I'm not about to pass off a guitar just cus' it's the new thing. What are you looking to spend? I think your head is in the right place as far as planning on spending the money to get good setup and work done to the guitar. \
\
I see allot of the Gitanes as well as a few of the Cordobas and the Gitanes have been very consistent and the new models (330\, 340) and the 300 are just great guitars.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8663,"BBCode","2008-01-29 09:35:47"
8679,442,"Hey David\,\
Thanks.\
He actually purchased the same guitar (or one just like it) and returned it as the sound was too dry and brittle for his taste.\
He likes a lot of bass response which is difficult to find on these guitars.\
I can't believe no one has purchased that from you yet?\
Good luck and thanks again.\
Josh",8679,"BBCode","2008-01-29 12:38:19"
8680,178,"Josh\,\
\
Allin here in Tucson...\
I have Alain Cola's old personal Anouman he played for years...\
I have owned it for around 5 years...\
John re-topped with the Homage bracing pattern and a new finger board...\
It's a killer! Maple sides and back like yours!\
I was asking $2200 down to $2000\, however for you I would part with it for $1800 and you pay shipping...\
Call Alain\, as he knows this guitar...\
Let me know if your interested...\
\
Thanks\,\
\
A.K.",8680,"BBCode","2008-01-29 14:50:53"
8684,442,"Hey Allin\,\
Thanks a lot man.\
I think he'll probably bite as he's been trying to steal mine for weeks!\
That would be too funny if we play the same guitar.\
I think yours is a 14 fretter right?\
Did I also notice a pickup?\
Do you want to leave me your phone number or regular email and I'll have him call you?\
Thanks again.\
Be well.  Maybe sometime we'll meet up somewhere...\
Josh",8684,"BBCode","2008-01-29 15:42:43"
8685,304,"Sorry to hear about the quality of the \"new\" (Asian) Dell Artes.  The Angelo Debarre model clocks in at $1349.00 - you mean to tell me the build quality on that guitar\, especially given the asking price\, is sub par? And will Dell Arte still build models in America?\
\
  Well\, money is an issue\, which is why I had the Pigalle and Cordoba in mind.  I could save a little more for the JJ 300\, but for some reason I can't put my finger on\, I'm rather skeptical of that guitar.  Still\, if I did choose the 300\, which would be a couple of c-notes over my budget\, I'd still want the best set up and upgrade on certain parts as possible.\
\
  Buying in the low end with GJ gits can be a most risky venture. I've heard horror stories which have stayed with me enough to make me very cautious in choosing an instrument.  I want the best git that I can afford\, with as few 'bumps' as possible.",8662,"BBCode","2008-01-29 10:12:40"
8686,95,"Well I can tell you if you do end up going with Saga I'll make sure your happy. I have sent\, not many\, but a few guitars back to saga because there was a flaw. So i won't pass a guitar that has a problem on to you. Plus with the setup I can really take a close look at it and make sure you get only the best they offer. \
I'l do this with any guitar you get and I see on my bench but in the price range I rally think the 300\, 330\, 340 (or even the 320 if you want a long scale D hole) are your best bet at this point. Like I said it will be interesting to see what is available in the summer and see if DellArte has fixed things. I think they will but there is still a road ahead for them in my mind. If they listen to the customers then with in a few years the Asian made DellArtes will be great. If they don't listen it could be a very long time before we see anything good at that price range coming from them. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8663,"BBCode","2008-01-29 18:11:05"
8691,1275,"no way a D-hole for Stu!!!  \
\
Djambossa",8691,"BBCode","2008-01-30 02:32:03"
8698,304,"The Asian Dell Arte contingent better listen to the players. I just don't get it. Eastman Guitars have listened\, or if not that they have payed close attention to the market\, and thanks to such\, they are being taken very seriously and are constructing guitars that may become collector's dreams in the near future.\
\
  I'd much rather have the Cordoba than a Gitane\, as risky as that may seem. Everyone and his mother is playing them and I'd rather a wider choice\, something different.  Considering the Cordoba\, I checked one out at the local G C\, and though they had bronze strings on it (of course)\, the build quality and playability appeared pretty solid\, and man\, what a neck.  If I were to go for the 0-5\, I'd go for the JJ tuners\, a bone nut\, and new bridge.  This would give me a rather unique GJ git\, which is what I'm after.\
\
   If you remember\, I had interest in the Patenotte\, at this point specifically the 258.  From what little I've read about it this is the high end for the line (they have the right bridge on this GJ git\, finally).  But man\, the devalued dollar has it clocking in at $1600.00\, and that's not counting shipping from across the pond.  \
\
  In any case\, as you said\, by summer the tale will be told on the Asian Dell Artes.  In the meanwhile I'll be getting the Gypsy Picking book to begin the plunge\, whacking away on an archtop Gretsch.  Thanks for your impressions and information.",8698,"BBCode","2008-01-30 11:11:04"
8699,178,"Hello Josh...\
\
It's a 14 fret beauty... The new top has aged and yellowed already...\
Loud\, balanced and it does have a Fishman Blender...\
Mic and piezo with phase \, contour\, bass\, treble\, volume\, frequency and a notch filter... Great for ANY amp!\
This is original when John built it for Alain... I think in '98 or '99...\
That's before the influx of GJ pickups were available?\
The guitar he recorded West Coast Swing with...\
Some wear and tear but not bad...\
I can send you detailed pics of the blemishes...Three scratches in the finish\, not the wood... Easily buffed out...\
Hard shell case with a Small Dog Case cover for the hard shell...\
I would negotiate the Small Dog if interested...\
All the cuts on my two myspace pages have the Anouman on it...\
I just don't need four guitars and could use the dead presidents...\
\
You can reach me on my off group email and phone if you wish...\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
\
520-747-8864\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben]http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben[/url]\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/hotcluboftucson]http://www.myspace.com/hotcluboftucson[/url]\
\
Old live cuts\, but you might get an idea...\
Recorded with Rode NT3's...\
\
A.K.",8680,"BBCode","2008-01-30 14:54:08"
8702,442,"Hey Allin\,\
I just sent this off to Stuart.\
I'm sure he'll be contacting you shortly.\
Thanks again.\
I hope you two are able to make something fly.\
Josh",8684,"BBCode","2008-01-30 15:23:32"
8704,647,"Hi\, I read your reply in the J Rosenberg DVD thread. I'm in San Francisco. Where do I find one of these hacked DVD players. I'd love to buy one. I've been watching my foreign zone DVD's on my computer\, but it's just not the same as having it on your big screen\, booming out of the suround system.",8704,"BBCode","2008-01-30 16:40:55"
8705,11,"here is the one I bought:\
\
[url=http://www.regioncodefreedvd.com/philips5980.html]http://www.regioncodefreedvd.com/philips5980.html[/url]",8705,"BBCode","2008-01-30 16:46:54"
8707,252,"Troy\,\
\
I haven't planned anything firm at this point yet\, but occasionally I make it up to the Seattle area with a couple of instruments. Usually when I finish them I put a couple of rough coats of shellac on them and temporary pickguards and then ask experienced players if they'd like to play them and give me some feedback. People seem to find it fun and it helps me get closer to capturing the tone. I hear that this is the way Jacques Favino did it when he was developing his design - and essentially it's what wound up happening unintentionally at DFNW so I've sort of kept doing it. Then after they've been played for a couple of weeks I bring them back here and finish them and send them off to the clients. I'm working on four Busatos modeled partly after Neil Andersson's Busato and partly after my new Busato (the older Busato I have is a small bodied early style but the new one is a dead ringer for Neil's - though with the usual Busato variations - he never made two the same - so I'm borrowing what I like from each and making four guitars keeping everything exactly the same - except the density of the soundboards.) I can't determine the density of the soundboard wood he used without destroying the instrument - and yet it's absolutely critical to the design - so I'm making four soundboards - (120g / 130g / 150g / 170g) in the same thicknesses as the Busato soundboard - and I hope to play them along side of both Neil's and my Busatos at some point - to help me zero in on Busato's design. This range of densities should pretty well bound the density range of the Italian\, Alsacian\, German and Carpathian spruces available to Busato at that time. I just don' t know what he looked for in wood. I suspect  lighter - but who knows. My smaller Busato appears to be Doug Fir - a fairly dense wood - so who knows. Does that sound at all fun to you? Are you and Neil acquaintences (ie. would it be appropriate for me to ask either Neil or Josh if they'd want to get you & I & Neil & Josh & Michael in a room to have some fun with these guitars before they get all prettied up and sent off?) If so - then cool! If not - we should still catch up. I'd like your opinion on these. With some cautious optimism I'm almost ready to say that I'm getting closer to the tone and I'm hoping that these next four are another step forward and not a step back. But either way - it's all good. It's a learning process.\
\
-Bob",8707,"BBCode","2008-01-30 16:49:46"
8710,647,"Thanks a million! Just what I was looking for.",8705,"BBCode","2008-01-30 17:15:41"
8711,647,"Thanks a million! Just what I was looking for.",8704,"BBCode","2008-01-30 17:15:41"
8712,70,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I'm in Seattle at least 3 nights a week. I work at SeaTac airport so I'm in town all week long. I usual go back to Whidbey on Tuesday nights but stay in town wed\, thur\, fri nights and sat afternoon. My days off are Sun/mon. Confused yet?\
\
I'm friends with Neil\, Josh\, Michael\, etc. We've all known each other and played together for years now.\
\
I'd love to A/B what your working on. What you're doing is pretty amazing. I'll do whatever I can to help you.\
\
I just got my new guitar from Jean-Pierre Favino last month.  It's mostly like \
Ted's (my!) old D-hole with some cosmetic changes. Excellent guitar. I'm also going to visit J-P in France in March so I can try to ask the right questions if you let me know what they are.\
\
You're last guitars were great\, can't wait to see the new batch!\
\
hey\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tchapman@whidbey.com\">tchapman@whidbey.com</a><!-- e --> so we don't have to go through the forum middle-man.\
\
talk to you soon\
\
\
Troy",8712,"BBCode","2008-01-30 17:00:55"
8713,151,"Barengo\
\
I hope all's well with you.  I never did hear back from you\, I don't know if the emails ever arrived.  But I have the lyrics in French and English for those Robert Ripa songs and would like to send them to you.  Please let me know if you are still interested.\
\
Best\
Scot",8713,"BBCode","2008-01-31 07:57:44"
8714,1418,"For the Jimmy dvd and sorry i haven't answered you earlier.\
\
The divx version worked\, even thou the picture is a bit blurry\, and i had problems to read the subtitles.\
\
Dvd- did work at start\, but it \"crashed\" somewhere in the middle of the show. Anyway\, the divx version worked\, so thanks for it. And i will send you something to return.\
\
- Larry",8714,"BBCode","2008-01-31 09:11:09"
8717,1030,"Josh\,\
\
I just realized I was looking at the part in your article where you were describing how to put a new bridge on.  Disregard my first question in the other email I sent you.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steve",8717,"BBCode","2008-01-31 23:12:34"
8718,95,"Alright good. Glad that helped. Let me know if you need any more info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8718,"BBCode","2008-02-01 09:46:11"
8720,1418,"For the Jimmy dvd and sorry i haven't answered you earlier.\
\
The divx version worked\, even thou the picture is a bit blurry\, and i had problems to read the subtitles.\
\
Dvd- did work at start\, but it \"crashed\" somewhere in the middle of the show. Anyway\, the divx version worked\, so thanks for it. And i will send you something to return.\
\
- Larry",8720,"BBCode","2008-01-31 09:11:09"
8721,457,"No problem. I can try copying the DVD again. Not sure why it would crash half way like that; my copy works just fine.\
\
Glad you could watch the DivX version: it is quite a moving documentary.\
\
-p",8714,"BBCode","2008-02-02 06:42:24"
8722,183,"Hi Barry\,\
\
I've seen text links for HCPhilly and BarryWarrenMusic when checking my Gmail stuff: especially when reading mail about wedding music etc.\
\
How much do these ads cost? I think \"Now's The Time\" to get positioned for those June thru September nuptials.\
\
TIA\,\
Norman",8722,"BBCode","2008-02-03 09:19:02"
8723,183,"Hi Barry\,\
\
I've seen text links for HCPhilly and BarryWarrenMusic when checking my Gmail stuff: especially when reading mail about wedding music etc.\
\
How much do these ads cost? I think \"Now's The Time\" to get positioned for those June thru September nuptials.\
\
TIA\,\
Norman",8723,"BBCode","2008-02-03 09:19:02"
8724,964,"Norm\,     \
\
     I run them pretty much all of the time.\
  The cost is based on a few variables that are tweaked\
 thru an automated form.\
    BTW\, did you check out my new Youtube clips?\
   Go to Youtube and search Hot Club Philadelphia World Cafe.\
   PART 1 IS PROBABLY THE BEST OF THE TWO.\
 Talk soon\,\
   barr",8722,"BBCode","2008-02-03 12:38:45"
8726,964,"Norm\,     \
\
     I run them pretty much all of the time.\
  The cost is based on a few variables that are tweaked\
 thru an automated form.\
    BTW\, did you check out my new Youtube clips?\
   Go to Youtube and search Hot Club Philadelphia World Cafe.\
   PART 1 IS PROBABLY THE BEST OF THE TWO.\
 Talk soon\,\
   barr",8726,"BBCode","2008-02-03 12:38:45"
8729,1063,"",8729,"BBCode","2008-02-05 06:32:52"
8740,917,"Hi Michael\, \
\
My number is 312-287-2081.  Lemme know when you'll be in town.  It'll be nice to connect.  \
\
Scott",8740,"BBCode","2008-02-05 13:41:24"
8745,278,"Nice job...\
A few suggestions:\
\
*Start a new thread so your official announcement is the first post at the top\
*Also include a link to the Jalopy website ([url=http://www.jalopy.biz/]http://www.jalopy.biz/[/url])\
\
Very cool!!!",8745,"BBCode","2008-02-05 14:34:22"
8746,248,"will do both\, \
and soon\, but want to confirm all I can first!- I will also put it on cl once a week as well.\
B.",8746,"BBCode","2008-02-05 14:41:57"
8747,9,"Hi Roel...shipping to the Netherlands is $150.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",8747,"BBCode","2008-02-05 14:56:39"
8749,60,"Robert\,\
Is the archtop for $500 still available?\
\
Thanks\,\
Chris",8749,"BBCode","2008-02-05 18:33:42"
8750,60,"Robert\,\
Is the archtop for $500 still available?\
\
Thanks\,\
Chris",8750,"BBCode","2008-02-05 18:33:42"
8751,705,"Hi Oscar\, yes it is still available...  a beautiful archtop. I was going to put it up on eBay but haven't gotten around to it.... Thanks again\, Robert",8749,"BBCode","2008-02-05 19:38:12"
8752,705,"Hi Oscar\, yes it is still available...  a beautiful archtop. I was going to put it up on eBay but haven't gotten around to it.... Thanks again\, Robert",8752,"BBCode","2008-02-05 19:38:12"
8754,1260,"Hallo\,\
\
Ik las net je opmerking over Django's schildpad plectrum.\
Als ik het goed begrijp zeg je eigenlijk:\
spaar je de moeite\, toen was het nodig omdat er (bijna) geen  versterking was\, maar nu heb je dat niet meer nodig.\
 (ik kan namelijk heel misschien legaal aan een stukje schildpad komen en wilde daar dan als dat zou lukken een plectrum van laten maken).\
Overigens denk ik dat het Django allemaal niet zo veel uitmaakte.\
\
Dat kan ik natuurlijk wel niet bewijzen (maar ja\, wie kan dat wel)\, maar ik heb begrepen dat Django ook in de jaren 30 voor opnames niet altijd een Selmer gebruikte. Eerlijk gezegd hoor ik het verschil niet echt.\
De man was zo goed en had zo'n eigen stijl dat het altijd wel klonk.\
\
M vr gr\
Fred",8754,"BBCode","2008-02-06 11:33:03"
8755,252,"Exactly Tommaso - you understand the issue well - it's a crazy thing - in the mid '90s - for several years - I worked for Intel in the architecture labs and then in the several home-applications groups where I worked on the effort to make the PC better for home uses (namely audio) The hardware engineers improved the hardware performance\, the software engineers improved the software performance\, the user interface people improved the usability... but in the final analysis - executives would go off on retreats and do business deals with other companies and come back with mandatory absurdities such as co-branding advertising - splash screens - \"drip\" marketing (the term they use for the fact that your PC keeps interrupting your work to try to get you to do something) Then the finance people would come in and demand lower customer support costs so the answer was always \"automatic updates\" which requires even more popups... and now that all the PCs are being built by the Chinese (Asus\, Foxcon etc.) through dealings with the OEMS (Legend\, Hewlett\, Dell...) two more layers of garbage has been added in. They're all trying to turn the PC into an advertising medium so they can get a monthly revenue stream from each PC after they sell it - and at the same time they're trying to eliminate all costs of keeping customers happy. They want to get more money every year and they don't want to spend any money doing it. This is killing the PC. Those greedy bastards - I'll laugh when they're all broke. I guess it's time for me to check out Apple or maybe find a suitable Unix shell and build my own PC.\
\
At any rate - I finally got tired of fighting for good PC performance and left  that big company and joined a small audio company and had a great time designing speakers up until a year or two ago when I went into semi retirement and opened the luthiery. Life is much better without those headaches ;) But I am very glad that there are a few people out there who have the technical skills to turn off the garbage and use the PC as the engineers intended for it to be used... because those engineers worked very hard to make the PC a good recording device.  :)\
\
-Bob",8755,"BBCode","2008-02-06 12:10:18"
8759,14,"Hi:\
\
I may be interested in a trade....provided I could get some cash along with the guitar.\
\
Here is a link to my Dell Arte hommage...handmade in the USA.\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3684]viewtopic.php?t=3684[/url]\
\
\
\
MAYBE WE CAN DO A DEAL....THIS IS A PHENOMENAL FAVINO STYLE GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR !\
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\
\
David",8759,"BBCode","2008-02-06 20:55:16"
8769,1040,"Thanks for the message.  Ideally\, I am hoping for something where I can trade without including cash\, so I'd like to wait a few days to see if any other offers in first\, if that is ok with you.  Cheers\,  \
\
Loren Tilley",8769,"BBCode","2008-02-06 21:47:22"
8770,1040,"Thanks for the message.  Ideally\, I am hoping for something where I can trade without including cash\, so I'd like to wait a few days to see if any other offers in first\, if that is ok with you.  Cheers\,  \
\
Loren Tilley",8769,"BBCode","2008-02-06 21:50:03"
8773,1260,"Hallo\,\
\
Ik las net je opmerking over Django's schildpad plectrum.\
Als ik het goed begrijp zeg je eigenlijk:\
spaar je de moeite\, toen was het nodig omdat er (bijna) geen  versterking was\, maar nu heb je dat niet meer nodig.\
 (ik kan namelijk heel misschien legaal aan een stukje schildpad komen en wilde daar dan als dat zou lukken een plectrum van laten maken).\
Overigens denk ik dat het Django allemaal niet zo veel uitmaakte.\
\
Dat kan ik natuurlijk wel niet bewijzen (maar ja\, wie kan dat wel)\, maar ik heb begrepen dat Django ook in de jaren 30 voor opnames niet altijd een Selmer gebruikte. Eerlijk gezegd hoor ik het verschil niet echt.\
De man was zo goed en had zo'n eigen stijl dat het altijd wel klonk.\
\
M vr gr\
Fred",8773,"BBCode","2008-02-06 11:33:03"
8774,1440,"Hallo Fred\
Dank voor je reactie\
Is het zo dat je aan schilpadplectrum kunt komen of beter nog het materiaal dan heb ik ook wel interesse indien mogelijk.\
Wat betreft dat Plectrum van Django doelde ik op al die analisten die denken dat het hem in het plectrum zit en dat is zeker niet zo.\
Een schilpad plectrum miots goed gemaakt geeft wel een toon  als geen andere maar het is toch de muzikant die het doet.\
Laat svp iets weten wat betreft dat schilpad mijn e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rinovanhooijdonk@hotmail.com\">rinovanhooijdonk@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
vast bedankt\
Rino",8754,"BBCode","2008-02-07 08:04:27"
8781,135,"Hi\,\
\
Is your Homage still available? Does it have a bigtone?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",8781,"BBCode","2008-02-07 10:28:19"
8782,1440,"Hallo Fred\
Dank voor je reactie\
Is het zo dat je aan schilpadplectrum kunt komen of beter nog het materiaal dan heb ik ook wel interesse indien mogelijk.\
Wat betreft dat Plectrum van Django doelde ik op al die analisten die denken dat het hem in het plectrum zit en dat is zeker niet zo.\
Een schilpad plectrum miots goed gemaakt geeft wel een toon  als geen andere maar het is toch de muzikant die het doet.\
Laat svp iets weten wat betreft dat schilpad mijn e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rinovanhooijdonk@hotmail.com\">rinovanhooijdonk@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
vast bedankt\
Rino",8782,"BBCode","2008-02-07 08:04:27"
8797,54,"Yes\, still for sale.   Please contact me at my email address\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tlada@mindspring.com\">tlada@mindspring.com</a><!-- e -->  and I can send you my phone number or pictures.\
\
M7",6704,"BBCode","2008-02-07 19:18:51"
8798,846,"Hi\,\
\
Just in case\, I'll pm you here.\
\
My name is Yuta. I am interested in one of your manouche archtop.\
\
Do you ship to Australia? I live in Melbourne\, Australia.\
\
Regads\,\
\
\
Yuta Hirose",8798,"BBCode","2008-02-07 22:24:50"
8800,846,"Hi\,\
\
Just in case\, I'll pm you here.\
\
My name is Yuta. I am interested in one of your manouche archtop.\
\
Do you ship to Australia? I live in Melbourne\, Australia.\
\
Regads\,\
\
\
Yuta Hirose",8800,"BBCode","2008-02-07 22:24:50"
8801,591,"Hi Bob\,\
thanks for you message. I totally agree wih you. I have been working in the software for many years (as S/W Engineer I have projected and realized the s/w for Air Traffic Control Systems\, you know the ground systems that assist the pilots)\, for this reason I was able to put my PC into work although all that useless (and invasive) s/w by Microsoft is there to prevent the user to do what he wants in an easy(and effective) way.\
I think that many people who does not have this particular skill is damaged by this situation! :( \
Anyway I agree with you that the best choice would be go to Apple(but here it is more expensive).\
What about your activity as a luthier? I am curious to know more(if you wish) about that wonderful side of your life.\
Ciao Bob\,\
Tommaso :D",8801,"BBCode","2008-02-07 05:09:15"
8802,1488,"I am interested in you guitar. Are you firm on the price? Shipping $ to NC?",8802,"BBCode","2008-02-08 05:26:07"
8803,917,"Hi Niles\, \
\
Yes the price is firm.  Look around and I think you'll find this is an amazing deal for a Jorgenson.  What's your area code?  Shipping might be in the $50 range but I'll have to look that up.\
\
Thanks for looking\, \
\
Scott",8803,"BBCode","2008-02-08 12:25:23"
8806,1488,"My zip is 28027. What kind of case is included?  Thanks\, Niles",8802,"BBCode","2008-02-08 12:30:53"
8807,917,"I have a nice tweed case that goes with it.  If you look at my post in the classifieds under the DG-255 that I was selling\, that is the case in the photos.  I decided to include that case with the Jorgenson since it is so nice.\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",8803,"BBCode","2008-02-08 12:55:13"
8812,1055,"Hello Scot\,\
\
I am Marc maybe you remember our meeting in Paris rue Raymond Losseran a few years ago. \
\
I hope you are well !\
\
My address is :\
\
Marc Masselin\
Fraz Trépont 61\
11018 VILLENEUVE (AO) ITALY\
\
Tks a lot ! If you need something ask who knows ... \
\
Best \
\
Marc",8812,"BBCode","2008-02-09 07:16:04"
8818,1489,"Hey There Jack\,\
\
I wish I would have known about the gig sooner. \
\
I actually think I can do it... Pays $50 right? \
\
I am working in Haverhill\, MA until 6pm and it's only like 38 miles from Boston.\
\
Could you swing an extra $10 for gas???\
\
Let me know and thanks for asking.\
\
Ryan FLaherty\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",8818,"BBCode","2008-02-09 16:02:20"
8819,1489,"I just talked to Shepp and he told me he is going to do it.\
\
Thats cool. He should get first dibs. \
He mentioned he is sick... so I told him to call me if he feels worse and I will swing down.\
Otherwise you and the Sheppinator will be playing together.\
\
So\, have fun at the gig either way and thanks for reaching out.\
\
\
Peace\,\
Ryan Flaherty",8819,"BBCode","2008-02-09 16:08:50"
8820,516,"Hi Michael\
\
How have you been?  You certainly are a man of your word - you got a Favino.  You must be pig-shit happy with all those great guitars to roll around in! \
\
I don't know how convenient it is\, but if you ever are around a microphone\, even if it is just one in a computer and felt like recording a few solo lines just for comparison I would be really interested in hearing it!\
\
Other than that\, what can I say\, I'm still loving my Manouche Jazz!\
\
Regards\,\
\
Elliot",8820,"BBCode","2008-02-07 16:38:12"
8821,563,"I wanted to call you but lost your number. Yes\, I bought the Favino\, but I stilllove both my Manouches. Michael said the Favino was the loudest GJ guitar he'd ever heard or played. Guess what? Both my Manouches are every bit as loud. The Jazz is harsher for sure\, but that really might be more Selmeresque\, no? I do not plan on parting with the Manouches at the moment\, and play them alot still. I tend to rotate guitars. The different necks and tones keep me fresh. I just started working through the Givone book. I see now why you like it so much. I agree that it is really good and am sorry I didn't take a harder look at it before. Hope you are well. I am likely moving to Chicago towards the end of the year (work)\, so hopefully we can finally get together and play. \
\
Consider coming to Django in June this year. I swear to you that you will love every minute. \
\
Send me your number and I'll give you a call.",8821,"BBCode","2008-02-09 19:23:37"
8831,516,"Hi Michael\
\
That would be great if you moved to Chicago.  I must admit I'm missing being able to jam with someone - I almost converted a guy I know\, he has an old classical that would sound pretty good as a rhythm guitar and he was really interested\, but alas\, poor youth\, he didn't have the discipline to take it on (and no theory to help either).   I haven't been playing much over the last month\, having had to replace my poor cat who died with another one who has taken much time getting bonded to me and adjusting - she's a Bengal cat\, a wild girl with special needs like allowing her to rip up the place which I've been trying to curb\, so I've been basically stuck in a Valse de Bamboula netherworld. So now I'm going back to the 10 tunes I'm trying to maintain in my memory\, and back into the Givone\, much of which I lost...\
\
Speaking of\, I'm glad you rediscovered the Givone book.  I really love those legato lines of his that seem to float over the changes\, probably even better than Debarre.  If I ended up playing just like Givone I'd be pretty happy. He's using a Favino and a Selmer for the demos\, which to me sounds like Favino rhythm\, Selmer lead\, but tell me if you agree.  As I said online\, for the life of me I can't make out the difference betwqeen his Selmer and the Manouche.  That tone you refer to\, that must be the 'silvery tone' Sandlin mentions on the Manouche North America site\, right? LOL.   If I had a Favino I wouldn't be able to hold back from putting on 11s and trying to bang out the Tchavolo tone - speaking of\, I wonder if he's tried a Manouche\, seeing how Samson and Dorado are so enthusiastic about theirs\, dyt?   \
\
Here's my number\, call me any evening except Monday.  I'll let you in on the grapevine direct from Robert Brochey\, and tell you why your Jazz and Orchestre will be going up $750 within the next 2 years!\
\
Elliot    608-246-8151",8821,"BBCode","2008-02-10 15:38:49"
8832,516,"Hi Michael\
\
That would be great if you moved to Chicago.  I must admit I'm missing being able to jam with someone - I almost converted a guy I know\, he has an old classical that would sound pretty good as a rhythm guitar and he was really interested\, but alas\, poor youth\, he didn't have the discipline to take it on (and no theory to help either).   I haven't been playing much over the last month\, having had to replace my poor cat who died with another one who has taken much time getting bonded to me and adjusting - she's a Bengal cat\, a wild girl with special needs like allowing her to rip up the place which I've been trying to curb\, so I've been basically stuck in a Valse de Bamboula netherworld. So now I'm going back to the 10 tunes I'm trying to maintain in my memory\, and back into the Givone\, much of which I lost...\
\
Speaking of\, I'm glad you rediscovered the Givone book.  I really love those legato lines of his that seem to float over the changes\, probably even better than Debarre.  If I ended up playing just like Givone I'd be pretty happy. He's using a Favino and a Selmer for the demos\, which to me sounds like Favino rhythm\, Selmer lead\, but tell me if you agree.  As I said online\, for the life of me I can't make out the difference betwqeen his Selmer and the Manouche.  That tone you refer to\, that must be the 'silvery tone' Sandlin mentions on the Manouche North America site\, right? LOL.   If I had a Favino I wouldn't be able to hold back from putting on 11s and trying to bang out the Tchavolo tone - speaking of\, I wonder if he's tried a Manouche\, seeing how Samson and Dorado are so enthusiastic about theirs\, dyt?   \
\
Here's my number\, call me any evening except Monday.  I'll let you in on the grapevine direct from Robert Brochey\, and tell you why your Jazz and Orchestre will be going up $750 within the next 2 years!\
\
Elliot    608-246-8151",8820,"BBCode","2008-02-10 15:38:49"
8838,1350,"Scott-\
I had a couple of questions about your DG 300 if it is still for sale.  I am looking to take an incremental step up from a D500.  How is the neck on this guitar and how does it compare to the D500?  How is the action and the playability?  Are there any cracks - you had mentioned somewhere that 2 of your guitars have cracked due to the weather.  I live in So. California and the weather is pretty mild here and I have had no issue with guitars cracking.  \
\
Thanks and have a great day/evening\
Nate",8838,"BBCode","2008-02-09 19:33:51"
8840,917,"Hi Nate\, \
\
I've only played on D500 before and if I recall correctly\, the neck on it felt to me like a classical neck\, but maybe not as flat.  Does that sound about right?  The DG-300 I would say has a similar feeling neck\, but again\, I played that D500 so long ago.  Also\, I believe the D500 has a shorter scale so it would naturally feel a bit different.  I'm sure if you post the question or better yet\, do a search\, you'll be able to come up with tons of info regarding neck shape\, etc.  I did quite a bit of research on here when I was looking and honestly\, not everybody loves them.  But these are usually people who have played the really expensive luthier made guitars.  For a beginner\, I think it's great and the endorsement of Bob Holo on this site\, who makes his own instruments\, is what sold me on the Jorgenson.\
\
Thankfully\, this one has not cracked and is still in excellent condition.  \
\
Thanks for your interest\, \
\
Scott",8840,"BBCode","2008-02-11 07:28:19"
8841,504,"Hi Michael\, \
\
I checked out page 32 and I have been doing that\, upstroke and down stroke on the two bass strings for beat one.  \
\
I was just wondering what Django and the accompanists were doing cause it really looks like like they upstroke and immediately fling their hand down down stroking all the strings on beat one.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Daniel",8841,"BBCode","2008-02-11 07:21:51"
8842,9,"When I get a chance I'll take a look the video. But in general\, in that era they didn't hit all the strings on beat 1.\
\
'm",8842,"BBCode","2008-02-11 07:59:01"
8847,1459,"I've seen this guitar on Archtop.com. Are you still selling it through that website? If you're not\, I was curious how much you are selling it for?\
I live in Alaska and am actually coming to Seattle/Tacoma in about 2 weeks. Let me know what your plans are for the Dunn.\
Thanks.\
Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-11 17:49:23"
8852,964,"Michael.\
\
     I just heard from someone who bought a guitar from Robert B.\, and \
 had never received the guitar or a refund. There were two of these cases. Robert paid the 1st guy\, after the owner of Manouche sent him a stream of emails and calls. Anyhow\, the 2nd guy is Bryan Beebe.\
   He's going to try to recover his money thru PayPal and Visa\, [good luck].\
  Robert gave him one cock and bull story after another\,\
  [including that his band had made a mistake\, on and on.....] and promised him a check by today\, but it hasn't arrived. Anyhow\, I of course know that \
 it hasn't anything to do with you or your site\, but I do feel a moral responsibility to keep you informed about what's going on.\
    He may try to scam other folks thru Djangobooks classifieds\,\
 and it appears that he may be [shall we say]\, insolvent.\
   [He found the buyer thru your site]. Just a \"heads up\,\" as I said.\
\
       On a lighter note\, I'm still interested in doing an E-book lesson or two.  Please let me know the details\, [the percentage breakdown\, length of the lesson\, that sort of thing].\
     Thanks\,\
   Barry",8852,"BBCode","2008-02-11 19:32:55"
8855,9,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
The David sounds good with a bigtone and will also eliminate the need for the PRE AIII preamp (which helps with feedback.) But you should know that the David is not a very loud amp. If you need to be really loud the Unico is a much better choice. The AER compact 60s actually even louder then the Unico\, but it doesn't  sound nearly as good.\
\
The Baisk does not have a very hot signal\, so I often use the STAT PRE pre amp to give it more gain. However\, the DYN-G is very hot! But doesn't sound good with the AER.\
\
\
\
You might also consider a Stimer pickup...no installation required\, can get very loud before feedback\, and sounds good with an AER.\
\
Also\, our new Deluxe bigtone sounds a lot better then the stock one you already have. Much more balanced\, sweeter\, and no quack. Huge improvement....that might be an option too.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",8855,"BBCode","2008-02-12 00:15:38"
8857,1350,"Scott-\
thanks for the response.  The d500 does have a classical neck feel - just a little less wide.  Would you consider 625.00 out the door?  I have a paypal account that should clear the amount by tomorrow.  \
Let me know what you think-\
thanks\
Nate",8838,"BBCode","2008-02-11 12:39:20"
8858,917,"Hi Nate\, \
\
I'm afraid I've gotta be firm on the price.  I'm confident that I'm asking easily $100 less than you could find a JJ anywhere else.  I priced it that way to move it quickly but I really do think it's worth every penny.  You certainly won't lose money on the deal if you chose to sell it.\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",8840,"BBCode","2008-02-12 08:04:45"
8861,1350,"i gotta agree with you.  Do you know how much the shipping is going to be?  My last guitar was 25 ground. I can send you 675.00 through paypal tomorrow (the expected clearing date).  \
have a great one and let me know what you think-\
nate",8838,"BBCode","2008-02-12 08:29:39"
8862,917,"Nate\, \
\
I don't know what shipping will be without weighing\, calculating zip codes etc.  And I honestly don't want to bother with all that!  I know it would be at least $25 though\, so why don't we stick with that?  $675 out the door?\
\
Lemme know what you think\, \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",8840,"BBCode","2008-02-12 09:32:52"
8864,9,"Bryan emailed me about this too....I'll try to find out more.\
\
We'll talk about the lesson soon!\
\
\
'm",8864,"BBCode","2008-02-12 09:33:09"
8865,1072,"I am willing to sell it at this time. I think you could check it out at archtop. \
I am past my agreement with them so I don't think there would be problems. I would rather not pay them a fee. Give me a call. I could probably have my brother in law pick it up and he could meet you after you check it out. \
\
Give me a call at 480-452-5800 or 602-568-6085. My name is Bob.",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-11 18:49:03"
8866,1072,"Not sure if you got my reply. Give me a call at 480-452-5800.\
My name is Bob. \
\
I have a relative in Seattle that could probably pull the guitar at my request. \
\
I'll take a reasonable offer at this time.\
\
Thanks",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-11 18:53:30"
8868,1459,"Hey Bob.\
That could just work. I won't be in Seattle/Tacoma until Feb 21st and will be staying downtown Tacoma for the Wintergrass festival. I'll be happy to give you a call\, perhaps tonight when I return from work.\
As far as offers go\, I'd definitely have to play it first. What can you tell me about the tone and playability. I actually have played a Dunn and maybe it's the Bellville model-I don't know. Is this model similar to a Selmer or more like a Favino?\
Talk to you soon.\
\
Jon Schick",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-12 09:44:28"
8871,964,"Michael\,\
    \
  Thanks. It's a shame for Bryan\, and a drag for us all to have to waste our time with this sort of negative stuff.\
  I wanted you to know in case Robert attemps to use your site \
 in the future for more shenanigans.",8852,"BBCode","2008-02-12 09:53:18"
8872,1350,"Good deal.  Here is my contact info:\
\
Nate Justice\
2323 elden ave #16\
Costa mesa CA\, 92627\
\
949.929.9059 (verizon)\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:injustice@earthlink.net\">injustice@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
My paypal account is expected to clear tomorrow.  Let me know where to\
send the money.  I you have any questions feel free to email or give me\
a call.  Unfortunately\, i work in a the basement of a hospital which receives\
no signal so my phone usually goes to voicemail.  \
\
Thanks Scott and have a great day!\
Nate",8838,"BBCode","2008-02-12 09:39:47"
8875,917,"Hi Nate\, \
\
My address is:\
\
Scott Sandberg\
4921 N. Washtenaw\, 2nd Floor\
Chicago\, IL  60625\
\
I'll accept payment in whichever form you choose.\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",8840,"BBCode","2008-02-12 10:47:30"
8877,917,"Hi Nate\, \
\
Man\, I've been sending emails and messages from three different accounts and I can't remember if I responded to your last message or not!  If you wanted to send a check or something of that nature\, my address is:\
\
Scott Sandberg\
4921 N. Washtenaw\, 2nd Floor\
Chicago\, IL  60625\
\
Or\, for Paypal purposes my email is:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ssandberg@facs.org\">ssandberg@facs.org</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Scott",8840,"BBCode","2008-02-12 14:32:16"
8878,1072,"It is like a selmer and like a favino. It is more of a versatile instrument than both. If is not a traditional sel/mac but rather Dunn taking the design further. It has a bassier sound and a wonderful action and neck. \
\
If you play other types of acoustic music besides gypsy jazz it transitions well. \
\
I actually took this guitar in trade that ended up in my getting a Park encore and wished I could have kept it but I was and am too guitar poor. \
\
I am also playing mostly eletric blues/R&B currently and have not played any gypsy jazz for awhile. \
\
If you go to micheal Dunn's website \, he has sound bites of his guitars that may give you an idea.",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-12 10:31:58"
8879,1459,"Hey Bob\,\
Not sure where you're located--I'm in Alaska. I didn't get home until later this evening and am assuming there is a time difference and don't want to bother you too late.\
About the Dunn\, we should try to figure out how I'd be able to check it out sometime on or after the 21st. As I had mentioned\, I'll be staying in downtown Tacoma at the LaQuinta if that helps and is convenient for your relative.\
As far as offers\, I can't find any used Belleville models on the web to compare pricing and I know a new one isn't cheap. Would you sell it for $1800?\
Let me know about arranging a meeting in Tacoma or Seattle as well as your thoughts on price.\
Thanks\
Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-12 21:34:13"
8883,1350,"Thanks Scott.  I will be sending the payment via Paypal tomorrow.  I will send it to:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ssandberg@facs.org\">ssandberg@facs.org</a><!-- e --> \
\
-Nate",8838,"BBCode","2008-02-12 22:52:40"
8884,1393,"Hi\
\
I am selling my 1990 Gibson ES-175D. It has a Mahogany body (with the usual Maple laminate top)in a tobacco sunburst and gold hardware. It's in excellent condition (a few minor dings). The mahogany body gives it a more mellow jazzy sound than the traditional maple body. This is a beautiful jazz box in great shape. OHSC. I'm asking $2000. Email me if you are interested or have further questions.\
\
Sam Lewis\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",8884,"BBCode","2008-02-13 11:52:03"
8900,1459,"is your guitar still for sale? what are you asking?\
could you send photos to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chugachi@gmail.com\">chugachi@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->?\
Also\, where are you located?\
Thanks.",8900,"BBCode","2008-02-13 23:01:30"
8902,1459,"Is your Dell'Arte still available? What model is it? is it laminated or solid back and sides? Out of curiousity\, where are you located? I'll be in Tacoma during Feb. 21-24 from AK...just wondering if you're nearby?\
Thanks.\
Jon",8902,"BBCode","2008-02-13 23:09:04"
8903,1459,"Is your Jimmy R. still for sale? What are you asking?\
Where in CO are you?\
Thanks.",8903,"BBCode","2008-02-13 23:19:20"
8908,934,"I still have it\, i keep falling back in love with it ...",7121,"BBCode","2008-02-14 07:45:21"
8909,304,"I came across some early threads regarding the Patenotte (you were in some of them\, as you owned two at one time I believe).  I have a couple of questions about the general playability of the guitar.  For instance\, because of its shorter scale (which in itself is a kind of compromise)\, does it have a somewhat mellower attack than a full scale petite bouche?   Is it as responsive as it longer scaled cousins?  Last\, is the overall volume of the instrument significant?\
\
I’m still very curious about the Patenotte.  Because of its rather odd dimensions it almost seems a hybrid of a Selmer-like guitar\, yet equally\, a unique guitar in its own right.",8909,"BBCode","2008-02-14 00:58:02"
8911,95,"I did own one. It was 256 and a supper fun guitar to play. It is in deed a short scale but joins at the 14th fret so it sort of feels like a long scale. The cool thing about the way they are made is the neck is a nice shape and thick enough so it does not feel like other short scale guitars I have played. Also the body is longer but not wider. If you go to gypsyguitars.com you can see how much string length is behind the bridge. Much more then most GJ guitars. The strings don't feel \"squishy\" under the fingers when 11s are used. As for tone... It has it's own tone. I can't say it sounds like a long or short scale... It just has a tone and a good one at that. It's not an overly loud guitar but as loud as many other GJ guitars I have played and owned. It has a vintage tone for sure. Many times I had people comment in jams saying they thought it was an older guitar. In fact it really sort of is. Patenotte has not changed his design that I know of from the early 40s. Now I see that Patenotte is offering the 258 model that looks like they fixed a few thing from the 256 model. At least the 258 has mustache bridge ends unlike the 256 that had just this massive\, one piece bridge that just killed the tone. \
\
A few things you might want to think about with Pats. They take some love to get them playing and sounding good. I spent about 3 mouths tweaking mine until I was happy with it. And it was well worth it. First off even though the new model comes with bridge ends I can almost bet that the bridge is not that great and the tone of the guitar can improve greatly with a proper one for that guitar. My 256 came with supper small frets. They looked like mandolin frets or something. They were playable but after one level and a few months of hard playing they were just about gone. I put fat frets on it and the thing sounded sooo much better and played like a real guitar too. I replaced the tuners as well. All this to say you have to buy a Pat. cus' you like the guitar and want to make it your own. They have a tun of character compared to any Gitane or DellArte and they have \"that\" tone. You just have to be ready to give them some love and willing to put the cash in to make them what they can be. Right out of the case they are not that great. But the same goes for many GJ guitars like Duponts even need a real setup/bridge etc. to make them sweet.  \
\
I am happy to talk more about all this if you want more info or specifics. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
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[quote=\"valdae\"]I came across some early threads regarding the Patenotte (you were in some of them\, as you owned two at one time I believe).  I have a couple of questions about the general playability of the guitar.  For instance\, because of its shorter scale (which in itself is a kind of compromise)\, does it have a somewhat mellower attack than a full scale petite bouche?   Is it as responsive as it longer scaled cousins?  Last\, is the overall volume of the instrument significant?\
\
I’m still very curious about the Patenotte.  Because of its rather odd dimensions it almost seems a hybrid of a Selmer-like guitar\, yet equally\, a unique guitar in its own right.[/quote]",8911,"BBCode","2008-02-14 09:00:39"
8912,1030,"Hi again\, Josh\
\
This is Steve again about the action on the ALD.  In your article\, you said we should remove the bridge from the guitar before filing it down.  How does one remove it exactly?  Surely you just don't wrench/twist the thing off.  \
\
In another email to me you mentioned CA glue.  I'm not exactly sure what that is.  Is it another name for \"Super Glue?\"  \
\
Thanks for the article\, and I'm sure other questions will arise in the following days.\
\
Steve",8912,"BBCode","2008-01-31 23:00:57"
8914,95,"Steve\,\
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Sorry I didn't get back to you on your bridge question. I didn't see it until just now! I didn't mean to blow you off...\
\
ON removing the bridge... Just take the tension off the strings\, lift the strings a bit and slide the bridge out.\
\
CA is supper glue. You can get the good stuff at hobby shops and I like to use the stuff that is just a tad thicker then the \"water\" stuff you get at hardware stores. \
\
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Hope I'm not too late to help. Again sorry for not seeing your message earlier.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",8914,"BBCode","2008-02-14 09:04:01"
8916,1090,"Lol you must love it. \
It must be some trip! if you keep falling head over heals for it!\
 :lol:",7121,"BBCode","2008-02-14 09:14:29"
8920,1090,"Lol you must love it. \
It must be some trip! if you keep falling head over heals for it!\
 :lol:",7122,"BBCode","2008-02-14 09:14:29"
8929,620,"Niles\,\
\
I have an Eastman AR805CE that I have been thinking about putting up for sale. I've got three archtops\, need to unload one (to feed my need for perhaps another gypsy guitar)\, and have decided to keep the two mid-40s Epiphones. The Eastman is a fantastic instrument\, I  just happen to like the vintage look\, feel\, and sound of the old Epis.\
\
Drop me a line if you're interested. I can send photos and we can talk price. \
\
Ben Robertson",8929,"BBCode","2008-02-14 16:36:30"
8934,1072,"Hi Jon\,\
\
Sorry I did not see the message before today. My brother in law is in Seattle and said he could meet you with the guitar somewhere in Seattle. \
\
I was wondering if you could go to archtop and play it there to see if you want it and if so\, I could have my Brother in law pick it up from there and meet you. \
\
The other option to consider is I can have him get the guitar from Archtop prior and then meet you. I would only want to do this if you were going to buy for certain. Otherwise I would rather leave it at archtop for the time being. I was hoping to get a little more for the guitar but would be willing to sell for $1800. \
\
I am in Arizona in the moutain time zone. Give me a call 480-452-5800\
\
Bob",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-14 16:59:51"
8935,1488,"I am familiar with that model but have never played one. I have been in contact with a local seller of an 805 but he is out of town and I won't be able to see it for a while.\
 What are you asking? Send info and pics. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ngteleblues@yahoo.com\">ngteleblues@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
   Thanks\, Niles",8935,"BBCode","2008-02-14 17:10:22"
8936,620,"Niles\, \
\
It will take me a day or so to get pictures made. The guitar\, a 2004 model\, is in beautiful condition. It's the violin finish\, with stunning matched flame in the back. There have been a few minor problems fixed under warranty - slight separation of binding on the pickguard\, a broken tailpiece that was replaced with a newer\, stronger model\, wiring replaced (Eastman's wiring needed improvement back then\, don't know how they are now). The acoustic sound is awesome\, especially with bronze strings\, but of course those don't pick up so well electrically. Depends on which way you prefer to go. I'd like to get $1500 for it\, plus shipping from Canada. Let me know if that sounds of interest\, and I'll make some pictures and send them on to you.",8929,"BBCode","2008-02-14 18:38:31"
8939,1030,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Thanks for the info\, but I contacted Paul Mehling and he recommended a guy in Santa Cruz that does work for him.  I decided to let a pro do it instead of risking it on my own.  Is it true that many European gypsy jazz guitars typically have higher action than American  made ones? I' ve heard this from several people.   I want to lower my action about a millimeter.  What are your thoughts on this?\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Steve",8912,"BBCode","2008-02-14 09:23:14"
8940,95,"Sure... If you like lower action do it. If it's too low jack it up a little. I do this all the time with my guitars. But for the most part I keep mine right around 2mm at he 12th fret. BTW many Euro guys I have jammed with play low action.. even lower then 2mm.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"practicealot\"]Hi Josh\,\
\
Thanks for the info\, but I contacted Paul Mehling and he recommended a guy in Santa Cruz that does work for him.  I decided to let a pro do it instead of risking it on my own.  Is it true that many European gypsy jazz guitars typically have higher action than American  made ones? I' ve heard this from several people.   I want to lower my action about a millimeter.  What are your thoughts on this?\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Steve[/quote]",8914,"BBCode","2008-02-14 19:36:19"
8941,304,"The 258 looks like a great improvement over the 256.  The wood choice looks better for the top\, back\, and sides compared to the 256.  The overall construction appears cleaner than the 256.  Of course\, this is all cosmetic\, but it cuts a fine figure as a GJ Guitar   \
\
I’ve heard its volume described as “moderate”\, which I take to mean that it’s not quite as loud as a long scale Sel/Mac\, but obviously louder than the average conventional flattop guitar.  How are bends and trills on the Pat?  When you used the term “squishy”\, I took that to mean that while not being stiff the action is solid and very playable.  As for the tone\, is it nasally\, does it have that throaty crunch\, and like its bigger cousins\, can you play around with the tone with pick attack?  Also\, given the shorter scale\, would I experience problems going from it to a long scale GJ instrument?\
\
Given the cost to acquire this guitar ($1600.00\, from across the pond)\, it is hardly what I would call entry level\, though compared to the big boys – Favino\, Dupont\, etc.\, it is almost exactly that.  As you said\, the Patenotte has a character all its own and is a “legitimate” GJ instrument.  Could you make a new bridge for it\, and would ebony be a good choice of woods?\
\
I’m far from ready to purchase\, and as is there are still the China Dell Artes to come later this year (very curious about them).  By the way\, how is the name pronounced\, I’m assuming Pat en not?  \
\
Thanks a lot for all your info\, Josh.  I’ve been away from the forum for almost three years\, two of those years I spent immersed in 12string guitar.  What can I say\, I’ve gotten the bug again\, yet equally\, if you play and are aware of him\, you’re never far from Django for long.",8909,"BBCode","2008-02-14 12:05:41"
8942,95,"the Pats are very playable with the right work. And I had no trouble at all going from my Pat. to a long scale. since they join at the 14 it feels the same for the most part. \
\
The volume can be loud. I got mine to the point where I could hang in any jam. But it took work and allot of bridge tweaking. But I have made quite a few bridges for Pats. since and got it nailed now. You would want a light Rose wood bridge and yes I would be happy to make a bridge for you. And the tone is very woody and \"THAT\" tone. I think they have a great GJ tone and can hang with the big boys if you play it like you own it. \
\
$1600 is allot of cash but they are worth it. I got mine back when no one wanted them and I got it for $800! Now it seems they are making a come back. This is a good think I think cus' they are really cool guitars. \
\
\"By the way\, how is the name pronounced\, I’m assuming Pat en not?\"\
Well I have heard Pat-En-Note most of the time and some say Pat-En-Note-Ay and I say Pat-En-Note my self and no one has laughed at me yet so I'll stick with that for now.\
\
Welcome back to the addiction my friend.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"valdae\"]The 258 looks like a great improvement over the 256.  The wood choice looks better for the top\, back\, and sides compared to the 256.  The overall construction appears cleaner than the 256.  Of course\, this is all cosmetic\, but it cuts a fine figure as a GJ Guitar   \
\
I’ve heard its volume described as “moderate”\, which I take to mean that it’s not quite as loud as a long scale Sel/Mac\, but obviously louder than the average conventional flattop guitar.  How are bends and trills on the Pat?  When you used the term “squishy”\, I took that to mean that while not being stiff the action is solid and very playable.  As for the tone\, is it nasally\, does it have that throaty crunch\, and like its bigger cousins\, can you play around with the tone with pick attack?  Also\, given the shorter scale\, would I experience problems going from it to a long scale GJ instrument?\
\
Given the cost to acquire this guitar ($1600.00\, from across the pond)\, it is hardly what I would call entry level\, though compared to the big boys – Favino\, Dupont\, etc.\, it is almost exactly that.  As you said\, the Patenotte has a character all its own and is a “legitimate” GJ instrument.  Could you make a new bridge for it\, and would ebony be a good choice of woods?\
\
I’m far from ready to purchase\, and as is there are still the China Dell Artes to come later this year (very curious about them).  By the way\, how is the name pronounced\, I’m assuming Pat en not?  \
\
Thanks a lot for all your info\, Josh.  I’ve been away from the forum for almost three years\, two of those years I spent immersed in 12string guitar.  What can I say\, I’ve gotten the bug again\, yet equally\, if you play and are aware of him\, you’re never far from Django for long.[/quote]",8911,"BBCode","2008-02-14 19:55:18"
8944,1090,"Hi\, i won't apologise for the delay because it won't excuse it lol but your stuff should be with you next week sometime including alittle 'extra' gesture for your patience...",6865,"BBCode","2008-02-14 09:26:39"
8950,1488,"trying to stay below 1200.00  Thanks\, Niles",8935,"BBCode","2008-02-14 18:51:49"
8951,620,"OK\, thanks\, anyway. If you don't have any luck\, please get back in touch with me. Meanwhile\, I'm going to start by listing locally and go from there.",8929,"BBCode","2008-02-15 02:39:07"
8953,14,"Hi:\
\
I live in portland....3 hours drive to seattle (2 2/2 to tacoma)\
\
it is possible to meet there.....how long will you be staying there ?\
\
I would be happy to sell the guitar with a 48 hour trial period also.\
thats how i bought it from dell arte.......it's very common with these guitars.\
\
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talk to you soon.\
\
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David",8953,"BBCode","2008-02-15 00:23:34"
8958,9,"both work but the PREAIII has the advantage of the Reson control which helps with feedback.\
\
The StatPre just adds some needed gain\, phantom power\, and seems to help the tone a bit.\
\
Overall\, I'd recommend using the Basik with a Unico. It works OK with the AER\, but if you consider the $ you have to spend on preamps then it makes more sense to go with the Unico which will sound better and won't require all kinds of extra preamp wiring which is a pain on the gig.\
\
'm",8855,"BBCode","2008-02-15 09:35:11"
8964,118,"Hi\,\
\
Here's a jpeg of Lyola from the Cosimini chord books.  If you don't have them\, they're a great resource; check 'em out!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",8964,"BBCode","2008-02-15 22:08:49"
8965,1459,"Bob\,\
Sorry for not having called. I've been somewhat busy...got a 7 mo. old keeping me occupied. At this point I think I'm going to try to swing by the archtop.com location to try out your Dunn (and the Hommage that may still be there). I simply can't commit to buying it otherwise. I'm thinking that might be the best route to determine if it's the guitar for me or not. My plan is to do it on Thursday\, the 21st. Maybe I could call you after that to let you know what I think? Is your relative able to come into Tacoma? The reason I ask is that I'll only have a rental car on Thursday\, but still might be able to borrow some wheels and meet him elsewhere.\
Hey\, thanks for your understanding. My good friend has an 90's Dunn and it's actually the only gypsy jazz guitar I've played... so I have somewhat of an idea of what I'm anticipating...\
I'll try either of the numbers you've given me already.\
Thanks\
Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-15 23:26:41"
8967,1426,"Hello\,\
I read on the forum that you bought a guitar from Djangobooks.com\,I want to buy also one \,but can you tell how high the costs for the tax/customs are ?\
Thanks\,\
Jan",8967,"BBCode","2008-02-16 03:05:56"
8970,647,"I have a deluxe copy I bought from this site when they first came out. It's signed and numbered\,...comes complete with the cd and the pick. I am in San Francisco. You can make me an offer if you are interested. -jeff",8970,"BBCode","2008-02-16 11:40:48"
8972,278,"Will this be billed as the first ever Gypsy Ben Woodstock festival?",8972,"BBCode","2008-02-16 20:29:11"
8973,248,"mmmmm. Ze new title is the landopoluza\, nah; landomania!!!!! :lol:",8973,"BBCode","2008-02-16 22:43:53"
8976,925,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I saw your post about the Vignola models\, do you play one of these guitars?  I was chatting with Bob Holo about hybrid models and he seemed to think that these go for $2500 on ebay\, if so I would jump at the chance to own one.  Do you know if they have the gone up in price?\
\
-Matt\
Portland",8976,"BBCode","2008-02-17 09:05:10"
8980,925,"[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]Hi Matt...yes\, I have one and it's totally awesome. However\, there's no way you'd ever find one for $2\,500. They were $12K-$20K new...and only 12 or so were ever made. Two are for sale here for the going price of $7K-$9K:\
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[url=http://www.mandoweb.com/2_Archtop.htm]http://www.mandoweb.com/2_Archtop.htm[/url]\
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Good luck!\
\
'm[/quote]",8976,"BBCode","2008-02-17 09:23:29"
8982,307,"This is just perfect. \
\
Thanks again Jack and best wishes! If there are any tunes you may be looking for let me know as I may be able to help out.\
\
Thanks & Best\,\
Alex",8982,"BBCode","2008-02-16 09:12:08"
8983,925,"Bob\, just an FYI about the Vignola Bennedettos\, they are a bit more spendy than we initially thought.\
\
-Matt\
\
[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]Hi Matt...yes\, I have one and it's totally awesome. However\, there's no way you'd ever find one for $2\,500. They were $12K-$20K new...and only 12 or so were ever made. Two are for sale here for the going price of $7K-$9K:\
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[url=http://www.mandoweb.com/2_Archtop.htm]http://www.mandoweb.com/2_Archtop.htm[/url]\
\
Good luck!\
\
'm[/quote]",8976,"BBCode","2008-02-17 09:32:10"
8984,831,"Hi Niles \, I have a nice Eastman 805 ce for sale\, the only thing wrong with it is some some seperation of the binding on the pickgaurd\, which was there when I got it and has not gotten any bigger. Violin (?) finish I have another archtop so this one is just sitting in the case. I'd like to get around $1350. Thanks Keith",8984,"BBCode","2008-02-17 18:08:03"
8985,831,"Hi Niles \, I have a nice Eastman 805 ce for sale\, the only thing wrong with it is some some seperation of the binding on the pickgaurd\, which was there when I got it and has not gotten any bigger. Violin (?) finish I have another archtop so this one is just sitting in the case. I'd like to get around $1350. Thanks Keith",8985,"BBCode","2008-02-17 18:08:03"
8986,523,"Hey there badjazz - I have a great Gitane Jorgenson Model that I'm thinking of selling. I also have the Schertler Basik Set pickup and the nicer Schertler preamp to go with it.\
\
Would you have any interest in a trade?",8986,"BBCode","2008-02-17 21:57:21"
8987,523,"Hey there badjazz - I have a great Gitane Jorgenson Model that I'm thinking of selling. I also have the Schertler Basik Set pickup and the nicer Schertler preamp to go with it.\
\
Would you have any interest in a trade?",8987,"BBCode","2008-02-17 21:57:21"
8988,1426,"Hello\,\
I read on the forum that you bought a guitar from Djangobooks.com\,I want to buy also one \,but can you tell how high the costs for the tax/customs are ?\
Thanks\,\
Jan",8988,"BBCode","2008-02-16 03:05:56"
8989,1269,"i bought a saga dg340 + case + custom setup : 750 Euros\
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taxe : 200 euros\
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950 euros.\
\
\
\
Olivier",8967,"BBCode","2008-02-18 03:30:34"
8990,1269,"i bought a saga dg340 + case + custom setup : 750 Euros\
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taxe : 200 euros\
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950 euros.\
\
\
\
Olivier",8990,"BBCode","2008-02-18 03:30:34"
8991,248,"Ryan\,\
Dan Kinter suggested I get with shepp\, that yous might be in the area for this party I am having on the 1st of march\, and concert on the 28th of feb w/dennis chang\, and lots of the NYC cats\, let me know if you are interested and I'll send on details.\
CHeers\,\
Ben Wood (the other one)",8991,"BBCode","2008-02-18 07:49:02"
8994,1040,"Thanks for the note.  I know the title of the post mentions a trade\, but I've already bought a Jorgensen model\, and am not only interested in selling the eastman in order to pay for that.  It's too bad\, because that sounds like a great GJ rig that you have.  Cheers\,\
\
Loren",8986,"BBCode","2008-02-18 09:13:27"
8995,1040,"Thanks for the note.  I know the title of the post mentions a trade\, but I've already bought a Jorgensen model\, and am not only interested in selling the eastman in order to pay for that.  It's too bad\, because that sounds like a great GJ rig that you have.  Cheers\,\
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Loren",8995,"BBCode","2008-02-18 09:13:27"
8996,523,"No worries. Good luck with your gear \"shift\". I know how that can be!",8986,"BBCode","2008-02-18 09:22:26"
8997,523,"No worries. Good luck with your gear \"shift\". I know how that can be!",8987,"BBCode","2008-02-18 09:22:26"
8998,1072,"Thanks\,\
\
That sounds like a plan. My brother in law would only be able to meet you in Seattle. His car is pretty old. He's pretty busy with his work and would have difficulty getting to Tacoma. \
\
I had a Dell Arte for awhile\, a Dark Eyes model which was nice but did not hold up around other Gypsy Jazz guitars when it came to projection. I ended up selling on ebay so I could get something else. I actually had a guitar being made for me in England but the Luthier passed away before it was finished. Then I had a Michael Collins which had a nice tone but the neck was not quite right for me. The Park that I have now is the perfect balance for playability and sound and the Dunn is pretty close to that. \
\
To me\, a Dell Arte compared to a Dunn does not stand up to the challenge. The Dunn is a special guitar and unique in it's own way. \
\
Sorry for the disertation. I'll look forward to hearing from you. \
\
Bob",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-18 08:25:19"
9000,1459,"Bob\,\
Getting into Seattle shouldn't be a problem. I'll plan on calling you this Thursday after I play it to let you know what I think - either way. The Joe fellow running Archtop is actually out until Tuesday so I don't have confirmation yet that I'll be able to go by his place. Should it all work out\, how would you prefer payment? I'd imagine good 'ol cash is preferable\, and I should probably be able to pull that off as long as we make the transaction before Sunday when the banks close.\
Thanks for offering the comparisons. You were having a DJ Hodson made\, huh? Looking forward to hearing the Dunn. Talk to you later.\
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Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-18 13:44:03"
9011,1264,"Hi\, \
\
I'm interested in this model; not many 12 fret D holes around used. Is it still for sale? Interested in trades for anything? \
\
Thanks\,\
Garth \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:garthmoore@gmail.com\">garthmoore@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",9011,"BBCode","2008-02-18 17:52:39"
9017,1072,"Thanks Jon\,\
\
Yes it was a Hodson. Cash is fine if you like the guitar. I'll look forward to hearing from you. \
\
Bob",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-18 18:47:26"
9018,1072,"Jon\,\
\
What is the address of the archtop.com store. Joe V. gave it to me last week and I've misplaced it. Need it to give to my brother in law and don't want to call Joe V again until I hear from you on Thursday.\
\
Thanks\,\
Bob",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-18 19:01:58"
9019,1459,"I haven't yet gotten his address\, only phone number. I'll email it to you once I hear from him.\
thanks.\
Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-18 21:21:36"
9021,304,"I'm curious\, why a rosewood bridge instead of ebony for the Pat?  Would the ebony make the sound output less warm\, or is it that the rosewood provides that \"woody\" tone ?",9021,"BBCode","2008-02-18 18:08:28"
9022,95,"Generally Rosewood is what you want for a bridge. Ebony is very harsh and tends to cut allot of the low mid and can give sort of a brittle tone. For some guitars Ebony works well but for guitars that have a good voice that you want to just make clearer Rosewood is the key. And there are about 5 species of Rosewood within the family that I use depending on the guitar and the tone that might best suite it. For the Pat. I like Honduras or Nicaraguan both have a great tone for guitars like the Pat. \
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Feel free if you have more questions.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",9022,"BBCode","2008-02-19 00:25:32"
9027,1500,"Hello ben. \
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I saw  on the forum that you will organise workshops in new york. \
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Lollo meier will come over to new york the first week  of November to new york. \
Maby there is a possiblility to organise some workshops. Dennis told me that you are the person to contact about this. \
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:susanjanssen@planet.nl\">susanjanssen@planet.nl</a><!-- e --> \
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Greetings Susan. \
[url=http://www.gypsymusic.nl]www.gypsymusic.nl[/url]",9027,"BBCode","2008-02-19 08:09:17"
9029,304,"In the pics of the Pats at gypsyguitars.com I noticed a distinct arch on the 259 D hole (again\, this guitar has it's own distinct look compared to others).  Did the 256 have the same cuvature on the belly?  I assume if so\, this is probably the case with the 258. \
\
  Overall\, they seem much better built than their predecessor\, and I forget if I asked this\, but is the 258 totally new to the line of Pats.",9021,"BBCode","2008-02-19 10:40:51"
9030,95,"Yes the back has quite a bit of arching. Not as much as a Busato but more like a Favino. \
\
I think the 258 is a newer one at least that we are seeing here in the states. They could have been around for a while and we are just now seeing them. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",9022,"BBCode","2008-02-19 11:20:48"
9032,1459,"Hey Bob\,\
Just talked to Joe V. His house is at 518 34th Ave. Phone 206.325.3737. \
I'm planning on going by there on Thursday morning\, so I'll get in touch with you sometime that afternoon/early evening. I imagine your brother-in-law is available to connect with me potentially sometime maybe Saturday? We'll see.\
Say\, you said you've owned a Collins. What are your thoughts about his guitars? as compared to your Dunn?\
\
anyway\, talk to you later.\
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Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-19 13:19:45"
9033,917,"Hi Roberto\, \
\
I've been to your website and I very much enjoyed your art.  I had a question for you regarding your Collins guitar and it's petite bouche counterpart.  I was just curious if you happen to recall the serial numbers of either guitar.  I'm just curious as I'm about to take delivery of #104 and I was curious as to your impressions of his early work.  I know that Dennis Chang spoke highly of the two guitars in question and that he once owned #103. Thank you so much for your time and any insight you may have to offer.\
\
Yours\, \
\
Scott Sandberg",9033,"BBCode","2008-03-07 09:58:59"
9034,248,"Susan\,\
Great! I'd love to. Dennis emailed me asking if I could either host Lollo and one other or find a place for them to stay (I am happy to do either\, It would be more fun if they stay with me\, but perhaps more comfortable if they stay with my aunt). I'd love to organize a workshop and a concert (or \"mini\" festival) if he is willing. It would be very much my pleasure to help out any way I can. \
Knowing exact dates would be great . . . Dennis mentioned the marathon? Is he running? Knowing if there was a saturday free; as thats the best day to do something.\
Thanks\,\
Ben",9034,"BBCode","2008-02-19 15:33:12"
9037,925,"Bob\, you sounded great on that clip!  I am sure you trimmed out alot of my clams. :)  I enjoyed playing music with you\, I hope we can do that again soon.  If you have any shots of me playing guitar\, even something I might crop\, feel free to forward them\, I am putting together a myspace page.\
\
Cheers\,\
Matt",9037,"BBCode","2008-02-19 17:05:27"
9044,1143,"Dennis\, we need to get your Boston gig at the top of the thread again. :)\
\
-Rob Saunders",9044,"BBCode","2008-02-19 19:15:01"
9045,3,"thanks so much for your help rob\, i really really appreciate it!!!",9045,"BBCode","2008-02-19 19:25:46"
9050,1072,"Thanks Jon I'll give his address to my brother in law. The Collins was a very pretty guitar with nice tone but I did not like the action. It had had a crack on the top repaired and the neck was a little off and not readily adjustable as it had no truss rod. I traded to another local guy for the Dunn. He really likes the collins. He loved the Diunn as well but the neck is wider and flatter which was more difficult for him but perfect for me. He plays a lot with his thumb. I play with more of my thumb on the back of the neck or just barely over the top and use all of my fingers. For me the Dunn was a very fast neck.\
\
Bob",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-19 18:49:25"
9051,1489,"Hey Jack\,\
Ameranouche is performing at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston with 3\
other bands on February 26th. The show is free\, and if you RSVP\, you\
will get VIP tickets for coplimentary drinks.\
\
The deal is we are competing with three other bands for best College Band in New England.\
\
The show will start around 8pm.\
\
To RSVP... email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rsvp@ourstage.com\">rsvp@ourstage.com</a><!-- e -->\
Again\, that is rsvp @ ourstage.com \
\
In the subject line write: Ourstage College Clash RSVP.\
In the body write your name\, ie: College Clash RSVP- Jack Soref - count me in.\
\
Make sure to put your name in the email so they put it on the VIP list.\
You will be able to get your drink ticket at the door.\
Feel free to forward this message to your friends as well. Even if you don't RSVP for drinks\, show admission is still free!\
\
The Paradise Rock Club is located at\
967 Commonwealth Ave.\
Boston\, MA \
\
Free Admission (18+)\, Door Prizes\, On-site fan vote to determine the #1 College band in New England. \
Live Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock competition!\
Prizes for best performance. \
Stakes: Four bands will compete for the audience vote to win the $5\,000 College Clash Grand Prize provided by OurStage \
\
See you there.\
Ameranouche",9051,"BBCode","2008-02-20 08:12:28"
9053,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
Great to hear from you. We are passing through on that day... thing is we will have alot of valuable gear in our car and are weary of parking it on Brooklyn Streets... if you  know what I mean.\
\
We would love to make it to the party but have concerns about the gear in our car. If you have any suggestions or options about that it would really help out. \
\
You can send me the details for the pary as well. Thanks alot for the invitation and maybe we will see you there if we can figure out what to do about our Car and valuables... we just can't leave it to the street vultures.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche",8991,"BBCode","2008-02-20 08:20:47"
9061,304,"Did .011s sound best on the Pat?",9061,"BBCode","2008-02-20 10:07:46"
9062,95,"Yes on the 11s ... The 10s with the short scale were to loose feeling to me. Plus I just like the 11s better. They sound much better to me and fit my playing style better then the 10s. \
\
Sounds like you are really thinking hard about picking up a Pat.\
\
Supper cool man!\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",9062,"BBCode","2008-02-20 10:56:23"
9077,155,"The Dearmond will need 2 mm more clearance than a Stimer.  An inch of clearance between the top and the strings should be plenty.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
marc",9077,"BBCode","2008-02-20 13:27:15"
9080,304,"Yep\, I am GASsing for a Pat.  My main plan at present is to get the Gypsy Picking Book to use with a Gretsch G3900 Synchromatic (.011s). I'm trying to get my own business started\, which will take close to 1k to get started. Hopefully\, if it takes off\, I'll have money from it as well as my day job (University Librarian) to put toward the Pat.  Still\, working with the GP book will tell the tale if I'll stick too it\, but the great thing is\, by the time I can get the Pat I should be ready and capable to really dig into it!",9061,"BBCode","2008-02-20 11:36:38"
9082,1500,"Hello ben\, thanks for your email back. \
Lollo and I and my sister will come to new york on the 31st oktober. We stay until the 5 th of november in the holiday inn hotel (marathon hotel) we needed to book an arrangement.(shame because its expensive) but my sister and i will run the marathon so its good. my sister will travel back on the 5 th. Lollo and i have an open ticket so we can stay longer . (if we have a place to stay. \
I think lollo is very happy if he could teach some people. \
Also i have send an email to path phillips from the birdland festival\, and i hope she is interest in Lollo to perfome at her festival. \
(at the moment Lollo will come for shure\, but not his band) If you could help with something that would be lovevly\, thanks. \
\
greetings Susan. Can you seen emails to   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:susanjanssen@planet.nl\">susanjanssen@planet.nl</a><!-- e -->  \
\
bye bye very nice to hear from you. greetings from Lollo.",9027,"BBCode","2008-02-20 10:35:53"
9083,248,"Susan\,\
I can provide yous with a place to stay for a few days (like a weekish) and perhaps longer. I can for sure hook lollo up with a workshop and a gig (in fact I'd love to!) and can attempt to back him up if he likes.\
I hope pat will let him play- that'd be great! We'll work it out for you\, and help however we can.\
Our pleasure\, and happy to help. Next step will be to clear a workshop space (I'll ask them this week)\, and mention yous to my aunt (who has a bit more space then us).\
Thanks\
More email soon\,\
Ben",9034,"BBCode","2008-02-20 20:42:11"
9084,248,"Ryan\,\
How much stuff? can you leave it someplace overnight? if so\, and its a lot of stuff\, I can ask my music store to hold it from sat 7pm (or earlier) to sun 12 (pm-like fourish). Or we can try to put it in my basement (which has quite a lot of room as well.\
Ben",8991,"BBCode","2008-02-20 20:44:23"
9086,351,"Hi Nak\,\
\
Send an email to Loïs\, the lead guitarist! \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cesarswing@hotmail.fr\">cesarswing@hotmail.fr</a><!-- e --> \
\
Regards\
Favino881",9086,"BBCode","2007-12-14 04:28:34"
9090,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
Yea\, we are on a road trip between gigs during that time. Gigging from Vermont down to PA.\
Have a small PA system\, (2 small speakers and small board) 2 bags full of cables and misc.\, 2 guitar amps\, and other small misc.\
Actually not too much space it would take up.\
\
Do you live in a house? Is that where the group will be meeting?\
It would probably work to put in your basement.\
We probably will not be staying the night over because we have a gig the next day and need a good place to sleep\, which we have set up at Dan Kinters. \
\
If you can let me know the details that would help. Address and time. We gotta figure it into our trip. \
\
Thanks and hopefully this will work out.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ryan Flaherty",9090,"BBCode","2008-02-21 07:05:09"
9097,155,"Hi Michael\,\
\
After doing the amp shootout at George Cole Studios\, we all felt that the Schertler Dyn-G sounded WAY better than the Schatten or McIntyre pickups (or bigtone).\
\
Jack and I both bought one. The Dyn G through the RE/Clarus is the best sounding acoustic rig I have heard.\
\
Ned Boynton is using the Phil Jones acoustic guitar amp.  I have heard that they sound OK but are underpowered (what could we expect for an 11 lb. amp)  I am curious as to what you think.\
\
My Dupont has a very high dome so the clearance is too tight for a Dearmond.  (Michael Collins thinks my Dupont has an actual pliage\, it was built in January 1993 by Maurice himself with woods from his family's estate...Maurice cut and milled all the woods himself several years before building it.) Dearmonds sound better than a Stimer for sure... I think you will dig it.\
\
BTW  my D'Angelico is only wort about 14K so you are catching up with that Busato! :D \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",9077,"BBCode","2008-02-21 10:22:46"
9099,1500,"Hi Ben\, \
\
It sounds all very good. \
As you know we arive on the 31 st and have 5 nights in the hotel. The 2nd is the marathon in the morning. We only have lollo as our supporter so it would be nice if he could watch us ??? and wait at the finisch!!!(\
But if you can do something on the sunday morning than its fine too. )\
I don\,t know how buzy it is en new york with marathion time\, so take care of the dates. \
\
Its very nice to see some musicians from new york. \
\
Thanks in advance for your help\, and you can say to your aunt\, that we are very nice people haha really!!! \
\
bye bye Susan",9027,"BBCode","2008-02-21 08:12:41"
9105,773,"hi Michael\,\
\
i just bought this guitar in your online shop  :P  :P \
\
i am totally psyched to play it. i bought my first gypsy guitar off you too about 2 years ago\, a gitane 255. which is great but i feel im ready to upgrade \
\
anyway can you tell me what the shipping to ireland will be? i cant remember what the shipping on the gitane was.\
\
Thanks\, Steven",9105,"BBCode","2008-02-22 14:23:46"
9106,9,"Hi Steven\,\
\
Thanks for the order....this is a great guitar which I think you'll love.\
\
The Gitanes ship at $150\, but because of the extra insurance the Dupont cost $200. It's going express and will be there in about 5 days.\
\
Enjoy!\
\
-Michael",9106,"BBCode","2008-02-22 15:39:07"
9109,773,"Thats great Michael. i will be counting the minutes until it arrives. \
\
By the way i will be taking the guitar to Samois and playing with a lot more confidence than last year thanks mostly to Gypsy Rhythm which is really a great book. \
\
Cheers\, Steven",9105,"BBCode","2008-02-22 18:50:15"
9110,9,"Samois\, nice!\
\
If all goes well the guitar should be there late next week.\
\
Thanks for the kind words...\
\
'm",9106,"BBCode","2008-02-22 18:51:51"
9115,1426,"Hallo\,\
Ik las je bericht op djangobooks.com \,ik ben benieuwd of het met jou wel wil lukken \,ik heb nl  23 Nov 2007 wat besteld en heb het nu niet\
Gr Jan",9115,"BBCode","2008-02-23 11:06:02"
9117,1489,"Ben\,\
\
Looks like we're not gonna make it to the party. We're just going to head for Pa. Wanting to go but it's what we have to do. Thanks for the invite.\
\
I hope the fest goes well. Maybe next year you can put us on the bill. You won't regret it.\
\
Beers and Cheers\,\
Ryan Flaherty",8991,"BBCode","2008-02-24 10:52:20"
9118,1489,"Ben\,\
\
Looks like we're not gonna make it to the party. We're just going to head for Pa. Wanting to go but it's what we have to do. Thanks for the invite.\
\
I hope the fest goes well. Maybe next year you can put us on the bill. You won't regret it.\
\
Beers and Cheers\,\
Ryan Flaherty",9090,"BBCode","2008-02-24 10:52:20"
9120,248,"Ryan\,\
That's a shame\, I was hoping you lot were going to come out . . . ah well. Perhaps you'll change your mind- if so my place is at 622 president street\, brooklyn\, ny\, 11215- and call my cell 646-872-4435. In any case\, why not have yous on the bill next time- we'll see about when it is and all of that!\
Cheers\,\
Ben",8991,"BBCode","2008-02-24 15:47:08"
9125,1277,"Hoi\,\
\
Ik zag dat je op zoek bent naar een Gitane. [url=http://www.thomann.de]www.thomann.de[/url] heeft de 255's en 500's voor 569 Euro. Verzendkosten zijn maar 8 Euro en je betaalt geen invoerrechten. (wanneer je in de VS bestelt wel)\
\
Groeten\,\
\
Roel",9125,"BBCode","2008-02-25 04:16:29"
9128,1489,"Thanks Ben\,\
I will let the rest of the band know about the location of the party\, but if we don't make it just please know that we are there in spirit and our tardiness is due to our lack of time on the road. It is a shame... we would really like to meet and play with all attending\, including yourself.\
\
Please be well and give our best to everyone if we don't make it.\
\
Best\,\
Ryan Flaherty",8991,"BBCode","2008-02-25 09:57:24"
9129,563,"Francois--\
\
First let me thank you for being so kind as to identify the song on the Daniel Givone CD. I very much appreciated it. So far I have not been able to find a copy for sale. I will keep looking\, but you mentioned that if I had problems finding one to send you a PM. Is it possible that you know where I could locate the CD? Any help you can offer would be gratefully received.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",9129,"BBCode","2008-02-25 10:24:54"
9132,203,"Michael\,\
\
I rapidly checked on the site of Daniel Givone himself. This CD is still available for 15 euros. Unfortunately Daniel Givone does not seem to make shipments outside France. That is why there is no 'Order' option on the english version of the site you have probably visited (when there is a  'Commander' option on the french version of the site).\
It is certainly possible to find an arrangement if you really want this CD.\
E-mail me directly to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",9132,"BBCode","2008-02-25 12:30:14"
9133,1489,"Thanks Ben\,\
I will let the rest of the band know about the location of the party\, but if we don't make it just please know that we are there in spirit and our tardiness is due to our lack of time on the road. It is a shame... we would really like to meet and play with all attending\, including yourself.\
\
Please be well and give our best to everyone if we don't make it.\
\
Best\,\
Ryan Flaherty",9090,"BBCode","2008-02-25 09:57:24"
9134,1072,"Jon\,\
\
I saw that the guitar was on hold at archtop. Is that because of you or has someone else become interested ? I called Joe and he said that the guitar will ship on Monday for approval.\
\
Let me know what happened. Sorry if someone else got to it first. That would be to much of a coincidence.\
\
Bob",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-23 07:48:27"
9135,1459,"Yep\, someone else beat me to it. Unfortunately I didn't even get to play it. Oh well\, these things happen for a reason. Joe was a super nice guy and I'm glad to see him get his little chunk of change--and you as well. The quest continues...\
\
Thanks for the information.\
Jon",8847,"BBCode","2008-02-25 18:33:03"
9138,1072,"That is quite a coincidence. Good luck in your quest. I also had a Gitane that I put a Collins bridge on and it was amazing.",8865,"BBCode","2008-02-25 19:16:38"
9146,14,"Hi Jon:\
\
Yes \, the Hommage is still for sale.\
\
I'm glad you at least got to play a few.....they are awesome guitars \, with mine being among the best.  :)\
\
I had gigs on friday and sunday \, so i  didn't give going to tacoma a whole lot of extra thought....it's about 6 hours round trip..plus $60 -$70 in gas.\
\
let me know if you're still interested.....feel free to call me.\
\
thanks\
\
David\
503-292-3413\
503-807-1269",9146,"BBCode","2008-02-26 14:56:38"
9147,14,"hi:\
\
I'm not sure if i gave you sound clips of my band ?\
\
here are 3 sites..ALL HAVE MP3'S.\
\
I used the hommage on all songs and photo's.\
\
\
\
David\
(503) 292-3413\
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[url=http://www.sonicbids.com/thedjangophiles]http://www.sonicbids.com/thedjangophiles[/url]\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/djangophiles]http://www.myspace.com/djangophiles[/url]\
                     \
[url=http://www.myspace.com/metroswingpdx]http://www.myspace.com/metroswingpdx[/url]",9146,"BBCode","2008-02-26 15:05:54"
9153,252,"I hope you didn't take it too seriously when Elliott argued with you. He does that from time to time - not sure what his deal is - probably just a moody kid. He's been censored a few times for flying off the handle\, but nothing bad enough to get him bounced. I hope you don't take it personally.\
\
For what it's worth\, I can't possibly imagine that Jimi Hendrix hadn't listened to Django Reinhardt. The guy spent a pretty decent amount of time in France in the late 60's... How could a guy be a world class guitarist - visit Paris - and not listen to some Django?\" That would be like saying a vocalist could spend a good deal of time in New York and not listen to some Sinatra.\
\
Oh well. Welcome to Djangobooks. Generally it's a good group of people and fun place to converse with like minds about old time jazz.",9153,"BBCode","2008-02-28 01:13:11"
9156,773,"Bob \
\
Thanks for the warm welcome. \
\
No worries about Elliot's comments. I'm sure he's a decent guy too. I suppose sometimes arguments like these are just the nature of discussion forums at times although i try to avoid them usually. And in fairness to Elliot\, he raised a fair point that the Wiki article where i originally read what i posted doesn't cite any reference about what it says about Hendrix. \
\
Anyway i have enjoyed reading a lot of the threads on the forum and am looking forward to continuing to contribute here. ( hopefully in some more light hearted discussions Ha!)\
\
Thanks again for the welcome\,\
\
Steven",9156,"BBCode","2008-02-28 07:10:48"
9157,252,"Yep\, more light hearted...\
\
:)\
\
Hope it doesn't slow you down though - in general this isn't a 'walk on eggshells' kind of forum. \
\
I used to post on audio boards a lot. Those tend to be a little rowdy because there are some types of audiophiles who are way out in &gt;3 sigma land paying $100k or more for a stereo and emotionally invested in proving to the world it was worth every penny. Odd as it might sound\, brands of capacitors and the materials used in wire insulation would start the rowdiest brawls. It was just comical - you simply can't make stuff like this up. If anyone mentioned a preference for a particular type of capacitor or wire insulation - *blam* - out would come the same five guys - swinging from the hip. Fortunately those guys generally all swung at each other. I often wondered what would happen if they were all tricked into showing up to dinner at the same restaraunt where they were seated at the same table... would they be their 'real' selves and move beyond their differences or would they revert to their online selves... and if so... how long would they play verbal tic-tac-toe before realizing there could never be a winner.",9153,"BBCode","2008-02-28 12:05:33"
9160,964,"Hi\,\
  \
  I wanted to introduce myself to you\,\
 Barry Warhoftig here\, I'm the new Manouche guy for North America.\
 Glad to hear that you like your Manouche. I love my Modele Jazz\,\
 it plays and sounds great!\
    Anyhow\, I wanted to see if you might want to contribute a testimonial.\
  I've been adding them to our website;\
   [url=http://www.ManoucheNorthAmerica.com]www.ManoucheNorthAmerica.com[/url]\
    You can reach me by email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
  Talk soon\,\
    Barry",9160,"BBCode","2008-02-28 17:21:00"
9161,14,"Hi:\
\
I use a Shertler basic \,Dyn-G\, Stimer \,audio technica lavalier...All of these don't require any modification or holes in the guitar or soundboard.\
So no....it doesn't have a pickup installed.\
\
I have a removable plastic pick-guard which keeps the top free of pick and finger scratches......and I put the guitar in the case after every set.....it's in amazing shape !  :)\
It just hasn't Been bumped or anything...i treat all my instruments lovingly...i don't think theres any mark that a camera would pickup ?\
I'll give it another thorough exam before shipping.\
\
I will have a fret dress done before i sell and ship.....there is visually fret wear \, but the luthier said it didn't need a fret dress yet....no buzzes etc.\
But I would have it done and pay the expense ($100.00) at Portland fretworks.\
\
Since I will pay for the fret dress I am firm at $2000.00\
\
I can ship to Alaska no problem....I have access to a new guitar box for shipping and It comes with the original case....so it will be paced nice and tight for shipment.....I'll throw in a couple sets of argentines .010's....The Hommage loves these strings.  :)\
\
\
I hope this info helps ?\
\
\
\
\
David",9146,"BBCode","2008-02-28 00:48:54"
9168,846,"Hi\,\
\
Have you found a good used guitar yet?\
\
I might have something for you here.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",9168,"BBCode","2008-02-29 15:54:30"
9169,846,"Hi\,\
\
Have you found a good used guitar yet?\
\
I might have something for you here.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",9169,"BBCode","2008-02-29 15:54:30"
9170,442,"yeah\,\
we found something\, but what've you got?  I'm always looking! :D \
Josh",9168,"BBCode","2008-02-29 16:01:38"
9171,917,"Hey Michael\, \
\
How're things?  I need a bit of advice if you don't mind.  So I ended up selling the JJ and brace yourself - it arrived with a crack in the top along the fingerboard.  Very sad in it's own right\, but I've now got a dilemma here.  It does not appear to have been mishandled by the shipper but rather is just one of those cracks that seem to appear all too frequently on gypsy guitars.  He said he opened the case and it was cracked and I believe him.  But the guitar left me in excellent condition\, as well.\
\
I just don't know how I should handle the situation\, the buyer would like to return it for a refund\, of course\, and if that's what's fair I will do it.  But I would like to know what you think my responsibility is here.  I offered to pay for repairs or even refund a portion of his money and I'm waiting to hear back.  He seems like a good guy and I want to be fair but I don't want to eat this unless it's really the only option.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.\
\
Your friend\, \
\
Scott\
\
\
PS\
\
Still planning to be out this way soon?  Call me!",9171,"BBCode","2008-02-27 19:51:41"
9172,337,"Hi Craig\, \
\
My Name's Jack Soref. I just wanted to let you know I'm very tempted by this eminently affordable shot at having a banjo guitar (something I've always secretly wanted). \
\
My major question is how's the intonation? I understand at that price it's unfair to expect too much\, but does it go noticeably sharp or flat as you go up the neck? \
\
I'm in Boston so I don't think shipping would be too tough. \
I have to say as long as I can get a decent sound out of the thing playability is not a major concern. \
\
I just wanted to write to say I'm seriously interested. \
\
\
regards\, \
Jack",9172,"BBCode","2008-02-29 15:40:01"
9173,131,"Jack\,\
\
Thanks for the interest.  Regarding intonation\, the banjo is at work and I am home for the weekend\, so I don't have it right here to check.  My recollection is the intonation is okay.  Like a Selmer\, a banjo has a movable bridge\, so overall intonation can be adjusted.  If an individual fret is out\, there isn't much you can do\, but I didn't notice anything like that.   I'd be glad to check on Monday and let you know. \
\
Here is some contact information:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
240-298-2643 (cell)\
\
Feel free to email or call me\, I look forward to hearing from you. \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-01 03:27:11"
9174,442,"yeah\,\
we found something\, but what've you got?  I'm always looking! :D \
Josh",9174,"BBCode","2008-02-29 16:01:38"
9175,846,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I have the oval hole No.103 Collins guitar. Located in Australia. \
\
\
Scale length 670mm \
Ebony fingerboard\, with mother of pearl dots \
laminated rosewood back and sides \
Solid spruce top steam bent to it's arch behind the bridge (pliage) \
Solid wood bindings and purflings \
Three piece walnut necks with the original headstock joint \
Re-enforced with three aluminum strips \
Ebonized\, and hollow rosewood bridge \
DR tailpiece \
\
Schatten Pick Up\
\
My collins has been used by numerous musicians like Andreas\, Ritary\, Denis\, etc \
\
Here is the clip Ritary plays my collins: \
\
\
[url=http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/francais/video4.html]http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/francais/video4.html[/url] \
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\
\
It has been set up again by an australian luthier hence excellent condition. \
\
$2000 including shipping cost\
\
\
I am trying to sell this because now I am interested in archtops more...\
\
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",9168,"BBCode","2008-03-01 06:32:50"
9176,846,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I have the oval hole No.103 Collins guitar. Located in Australia. \
\
\
Scale length 670mm \
Ebony fingerboard\, with mother of pearl dots \
laminated rosewood back and sides \
Solid spruce top steam bent to it's arch behind the bridge (pliage) \
Solid wood bindings and purflings \
Three piece walnut necks with the original headstock joint \
Re-enforced with three aluminum strips \
Ebonized\, and hollow rosewood bridge \
DR tailpiece \
\
Schatten Pick Up\
\
My collins has been used by numerous musicians like Andreas\, Ritary\, Denis\, etc \
\
Here is the clip Ritary plays my collins: \
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[url=http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/francais/video4.html]http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/francais/video4.html[/url] \
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\
\
It has been set up again by an australian luthier hence excellent condition. \
\
$2000 including shipping cost\
\
\
I am trying to sell this because now I am interested in archtops more...\
\
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Yuta",9169,"BBCode","2008-03-01 06:32:50"
9177,442,"Thanks Yuta\,\
The Collins was the guitar we we're trying to replace!\
Thanks though.  I was there for that weekend with Ritary (the video) nice times.\
Good luck my friend.\
Josh",9168,"BBCode","2008-03-01 09:22:30"
9178,14,"Hi:\
\
The hommage is one of the best gypsy guitars I've played.\
There really isn't another I would want .\
\
but I don't gig as much as I used to \, \
and I plan on playing even less for awhile.\
I will not be buying another high end gypsy guitar soon \, if ever.\
I may get a cheapie to cover an occasional gig..... \
also \, i could use the money.  :)\
\
let me know when you're ready and I'll have the frets dressed.\
\
\
\
David",9146,"BBCode","2008-02-29 00:08:58"
9179,442,"Thanks Yuta\,\
The Collins was the guitar we we're trying to replace!\
Thanks though.  I was there for that weekend with Ritary (the video) nice times.\
Good luck my friend.\
Josh",9174,"BBCode","2008-03-01 09:22:30"
9180,668,"Hey I've got an mp3 of Mystery Pacific if you still need it.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gr_fellows@hotmail.com\">gr_fellows@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> send me a blank email and I'll reply back to it with the track.\
\
Peace\
\
Graham",9180,"BBCode","2008-03-02 11:55:22"
9181,620,"Jesse Brace out in British Columbia:\
[url=http://www.jessebrace.com/]http://www.jessebrace.com/[/url]\
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Jesse worked under Michael Dunn and then with Larrivee before going out on his own.",9181,"BBCode","2008-03-02 12:06:00"
9183,563,"Scott--\
\
I've been trying to call you since before I left for Chicago...back now...but only get voice mail. Call me if you can. \
\
856-983-3619 home\
\
215-597-2647 work\
\
Michael",9183,"BBCode","2008-03-02 17:47:48"
9185,307,"Hi badjazz ~\
\
I'm traveling to Oahu (staying in & around Honolulu a YMCA) between March 5th til the 10th and was wondering if you had any tips on Gypsy jazz on the island during that time frame. Any help would be greatly appreciated.\
\
My wife & I are planning to see if it's a good idea for us to move & study in Oahu so I'm going to check Oahu out and also try and squeeze in a relaxing trip for myself. \
\
If you have any favorite venues for local music I'd love to know so perhaps I could check them out during the days or evenings. \
\
As I am going by a Lonely Planet tourbook\, I'm going to be checking out whatever recommendations they have but I'd appreciate any isle secrets  you may recommend (best eateries\, beaches\, ramen\, kava bars\, music shops\, markets\, etc\,) anything would be whole-heartedly appreciated. I'll be traveling on a very modest budget so cheap eats or markets are what I'll be looking for.\
\
I unfortunately won't have a guitar but it'd still be great to listen to the local Oahu music or hear your music if you play in the area.\
\
Thanks for your time & Sincerely ~ \
Alex \
\
415 627 8497\
[url=http://www.goldengatehotclub.com]www.goldengatehotclub.com[/url] \
[url=http://www.myspace.com/thegoldengatehotclub]www.myspace.com/thegoldengatehotclub[/url]",9185,"BBCode","2008-03-02 23:52:32"
9186,307,"Hi badjazz ~\
\
I'm traveling to Oahu (staying in & around Honolulu a YMCA) between March 5th til the 10th and was wondering if you had any tips on Gypsy jazz on the island during that time frame. Any help would be greatly appreciated.\
\
My wife & I are planning to see if it's a good idea for us to move & study in Oahu so I'm going to check Oahu out and also try and squeeze in a relaxing trip for myself. \
\
If you have any favorite venues for local music I'd love to know so perhaps I could check them out during the days or evenings. \
\
As I am going by a Lonely Planet tourbook\, I'm going to be checking out whatever recommendations they have but I'd appreciate any isle secrets  you may recommend (best eateries\, beaches\, ramen\, kava bars\, music shops\, markets\, etc\,) anything would be whole-heartedly appreciated. I'll be traveling on a very modest budget so cheap eats or markets are what I'll be looking for.\
\
I unfortunately won't have a guitar but it'd still be great to listen to the local Oahu music or hear your music if you play in the area.\
\
Thanks for your time & Sincerely ~ \
Alex \
\
415 627 8497\
[url=http://www.goldengatehotclub.com]www.goldengatehotclub.com[/url] \
[url=http://www.myspace.com/thegoldengatehotclub]www.myspace.com/thegoldengatehotclub[/url]",9186,"BBCode","2008-03-02 23:52:32"
9187,131,"Jack\, \
\
I checked the banjo this morning and the intonation sound pretty good to me.   \
\
Let me know if you are interested.  \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-03 05:20:00"
9190,1040,"Hey Alex\,\
Glad to hear there may be another guitar player moving to the island.  What are you going to study?  I am a law student at UH\, so maybe we'll be at the same campus.  \
\
There is no gypsy jazz here that I know of.  If your visit maui\, there is a good band there called gypsy pacific\, but that is about it.  As far as music here in Hawaii\, there are very few things that I can really recommend outside of Hawaiian music.  The only thing that I would make sure to do is to go for sunset drinks at the house without a key at the Halekulani hotel.  They have a rotating cast of some very good traditional Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers.  The drinks are expensive\, but there is no admission price and it is a very cool thing.  Other than that\, the music scene here is mostly a version of bad Hawaiian reggae/ska that they call Jawaiian.  There are other good musicians\, but it is hit or miss.  you may want to check out a venue called the rRed Elephant\, sometimes they have interesting stuff.  There is a jazz club called Jazzminds that may tempt you\, but it sucks and rarely plays actual jazz.  \
\
Other recommendations are to go to Ono Hawaiian foods on Kapahulu ave\, if you want to try real Hawaiian food.  It's good\, but don't be afraid to ask questions or for recommendations.  Depending on weather and waves\, you may want check out Makapu'u beach (some big waves at times that can be dangerous\, but very fun just to swim in if you are adventurous) and the Lanikai beach (super pretty\, and nice place to swim\, but sometimes the weather on that side of the island is windy and rainy\, even when it is nice in town).  Honestly\, those guide books\, especially the Lonely Planet and Oahu Revealed are pretty good.  Many people who live here use them\, including me\, when looking for something fun.  \
\
Just remember- a)sunblock\, b)only people who are ethnic Hawaiians are called 'Hawaiian' here\, c)Don't leave anything of value in your car & always lock it.  Let me know if there is any other specific info you have.  Have fun!\
\
Loren",9185,"BBCode","2008-03-03 12:40:50"
9191,917,"Michael\, \
\
We recently received new Blackberries at work and we've been having problems with our service.  I haven't been able to check my messages since before I left for Montreal two weeks ago.  It appears to have been rectified and I'm sorry I wasn't able to get back to you sooner.  I appreciate your repeated efforts!  I thought it would be the best way to reach me but it turns out its the worst.  Home is 773-334-9613 for future reference.  I'm sorry I missed you while you were here.  I had just gotten back into town last Tuesday.\
\
I've come to an agreement with the recipient of the JJ to refund him some money for repairs.  I'm satisfied with that because I just don't want to drag this out.  I'm taking a bath though and I should have just held onto it.\
\
Thanks.  I'll try to give you a call this week.\
\
Scott",9171,"BBCode","2008-03-03 12:26:34"
9192,1040,"Hey Alex\,\
Glad to hear there may be another guitar player moving to the island.  What are you going to study?  I am a law student at UH\, so maybe we'll be at the same campus.  \
\
There is no gypsy jazz here that I know of.  If your visit maui\, there is a good band there called gypsy pacific\, but that is about it.  As far as music here in Hawaii\, there are very few things that I can really recommend outside of Hawaiian music.  The only thing that I would make sure to do is to go for sunset drinks at the house without a key at the Halekulani hotel.  They have a rotating cast of some very good traditional Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers.  The drinks are expensive\, but there is no admission price and it is a very cool thing.  Other than that\, the music scene here is mostly a version of bad Hawaiian reggae/ska that they call Jawaiian.  There are other good musicians\, but it is hit or miss.  you may want to check out a venue called the rRed Elephant\, sometimes they have interesting stuff.  There is a jazz club called Jazzminds that may tempt you\, but it sucks and rarely plays actual jazz.  \
\
Other recommendations are to go to Ono Hawaiian foods on Kapahulu ave\, if you want to try real Hawaiian food.  It's good\, but don't be afraid to ask questions or for recommendations.  Depending on weather and waves\, you may want check out Makapu'u beach (some big waves at times that can be dangerous\, but very fun just to swim in if you are adventurous) and the Lanikai beach (super pretty\, and nice place to swim\, but sometimes the weather on that side of the island is windy and rainy\, even when it is nice in town).  Honestly\, those guide books\, especially the Lonely Planet and Oahu Revealed are pretty good.  Many people who live here use them\, including me\, when looking for something fun.  \
\
Just remember- a)sunblock\, b)only people who are ethnic Hawaiians are called 'Hawaiian' here\, c)Don't leave anything of value in your car & always lock it.  Let me know if there is any other specific info you have.  Have fun!\
\
Loren",9192,"BBCode","2008-03-03 12:40:50"
9193,563,"I'll try you at home sometime. Sorry you had to lose the Jorgenson; it was a good guitar...and really nice looking. I had a nice chat with John after his show in Philly. He borrowed my pen to sign autographs\, so we got to yap awhile until he was done. Really nice man. \
\
If you've had two guitars crack\, it makes me wonder if you are humidifying them. \
\
Are you thinking of moving up to another guitar? Any ideas what?\
\
I will be in Chicago for a week in early June. We can try to hook up then. Have you considered going to Django in June. It is a great event\, and you should consider it if you can get away and can afford it. It's actually pretty cheap..but bring a fan. It gets hot in those dorm rooms!",9183,"BBCode","2008-03-03 12:53:45"
9196,307,"Aloha Loren ~\
\
Thanks a lot for your input and help. I will surely try to tie in your recommendations into my trip. \
\
In regards to studying: my wife is considering studying at the University in one of the graduate programs. She is thinking along counseling\, social work\, or child education.\
\
My wife & I both have music degrees; my wife a classical piano degree from the Conservatory of music in SF\, and I have a B.A in Music with a emphasis in Jazz\, as well as an A. A degree in Music education. (She plays piano and accordion in our music groups\, I play rhythm/solo guitar)\
\
Ideally we were thinking we could somehow tap into the music scene there while having part-time jobs. We both have experience teaching private or group music lessons and in doing music for weddings/private parties/restaurants. It may take time to break into the island network and if we don't that's okay\, as music is a big part of our lives regardless\
\
It'd be great for her & I to start a Hot Club Honolulu which could be used as a fun project for sharing Django's music with the island. I directed & started a small group here in San Francisco called the Golden Gate Hot Club\, and in a few years time we created a good steady stream of private gigs & clients. \
\
I have tons of gypsy jazz sheet music and chord charts and all the elements to get a project going\, it would just take a while to meet and network with local musicians\, ship our musical necessities\, and establish a local rotation of paying restaurants/wedding cliente/so forth.\
\
Thanks again so much and if you are free within those days let me know. I'll be staying at a YMCA in Honolulu and sight-seeing/experiencing the island.\
\
My cell is 415 627 8497\
\
Sincerely & Best\,\
Alex",9185,"BBCode","2008-03-04 00:05:10"
9197,337,"Hi Craig\,\
\
I'm definitely interested\, what would be your preferred method of payment? I could send you a check... I also have a paypal account if that's easier for you. Either way I'm interested.\
\
let me know.\
\
regards\,\
Jack",9172,"BBCode","2008-03-03 18:47:17"
9198,131,"Jack\, \
\
Paypal is fine and gets it done.   My Paypal address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.   If you are using the credit card backup through Paypal\, add in $5 to cover the Paypal fee for credit cards.   \
\
If you make payment today\, I'll ship tomorrow.   I'll be out of the office all day on Thursday\, so would not be able to ship on Thursday.   \
\
Be sure to include your shipping address in the Paypal payment.  \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-04 05:59:52"
9200,516,"Hey\
\
We just got a new Notebook so I'm back online and can actually type a few sentences!\
\
Howzit going? Lately I've been gathering material for a humor book aimed at the owners of this type of insane cat I got.  I kind of let go of playing anything new for the last month sitting in some sort of Valse De Bamboula Purgatory as it were - but at least I can say I got it down! \
\
Like I said\, I spoke to Mike Bauer recently.  He says his Manouches are every bit as loud as the Favino he just got.  Are we surprised?  \
\
We haven't configured Outlook and I may not have the same email address anymore so as for now I have to PM.\
\
TTYS\,\
\
Elliot",9200,"BBCode","2008-03-04 10:24:12"
9201,516,"Hey\
\
We just got a new Notebook so I'm back online and can actually type a few sentences!\
\
Howzit going? Lately I've been gathering material for a humor book aimed at the owners of this type of insane cat I got.  I kind of let go of playing anything new for the last month sitting in some sort of Valse De Bamboula Purgatory as it were - but at least I can say I got it down! \
\
Like I said\, I spoke to Mike Bauer recently.  He says his Manouches are every bit as loud as the Favino he just got.  Are we surprised?  \
\
We haven't configured Outlook and I may not have the same email address anymore so as for now I have to PM.\
\
TTYS\,\
\
Elliot",9201,"BBCode","2008-03-04 10:24:12"
9202,60,"Hi Robin\,\
\
Love the new tracks.  Saw your itinerary...why don't you try to get booked at Night Town in Cleveland on your way east in June?  They have had Jorgenson\,  vignola (tonight) and others.  Would love to hear you there!\
\
Cheers\, \
Chris Hall",9202,"BBCode","2008-03-04 10:43:25"
9203,60,"Hi Robin\,\
\
Love the new tracks.  Saw your itinerary...why don't you try to get booked at Night Town in Cleveland on your way east in June?  They have had Jorgenson\,  vignola (tonight) and others.  Would love to hear you there!\
\
Cheers\, \
Chris Hall",9203,"BBCode","2008-03-04 10:43:25"
9204,707,"Hi Chris I would love to play there!  How can we make it happen?\
\
 better to email me  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robin@robinnolan.com\">robin@robinnolan.com</a><!-- e -->  or use myspace.\
\
 Talk soon\,\
\
 robin",9202,"BBCode","2008-03-04 12:04:18"
9205,707,"Hi Chris I would love to play there!  How can we make it happen?\
\
 better to email me  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robin@robinnolan.com\">robin@robinnolan.com</a><!-- e -->  or use myspace.\
\
 Talk soon\,\
\
 robin",9205,"BBCode","2008-03-04 12:04:18"
9206,307,"Aloha Loren ~\
\
Thanks a lot for your input and help. I will surely try to tie in your recommendations into my trip. \
\
In regards to studying: my wife is considering studying at the University in one of the graduate programs. She is thinking along counseling\, social work\, or child education.\
\
My wife & I both have music degrees; my wife a classical piano degree from the Conservatory of music in SF\, and I have a B.A in Music with a emphasis in Jazz\, as well as an A. A degree in Music education. (She plays piano and accordion in our music groups\, I play rhythm/solo guitar)\
\
Ideally we were thinking we could somehow tap into the music scene there while having part-time jobs. We both have experience teaching private or group music lessons and in doing music for weddings/private parties/restaurants. It may take time to break into the island network and if we don't that's okay\, as music is a big part of our lives regardless\
\
It'd be great for her & I to start a Hot Club Honolulu which could be used as a fun project for sharing Django's music with the island. I directed & started a small group here in San Francisco called the Golden Gate Hot Club\, and in a few years time we created a good steady stream of private gigs & clients. \
\
I have tons of gypsy jazz sheet music and chord charts and all the elements to get a project going\, it would just take a while to meet and network with local musicians\, ship our musical necessities\, and establish a local rotation of paying restaurants/wedding cliente/so forth.\
\
Thanks again so much and if you are free within those days let me know. I'll be staying at a YMCA in Honolulu and sight-seeing/experiencing the island.\
\
My cell is 415 627 8497\
\
Sincerely & Best\,\
Alex",9186,"BBCode","2008-03-04 00:05:10"
9208,917,"Hi Dennis\, \
\
I was in Montreal just over a week ago and stopped in Diese Onze.  I was aware you were out of town but I just happened to be walking by and saw one of your flyers.  It was Sunday so I went in to hear the fill in band.  I asked the guy with the Selmer-style who made his guitar and he told me that he did.  I didn't catch his name as it was a bit loud down there.  Do you know who I'm referring to?  Good player and I was excited because I really only ever get to go hear Alphonso Ponticelli here in Chicago.\
\
Sorry I missed your set but I'm sure I'll be back.  Really enjoyed Montreal despite the expensive beer!\
\
Scott",9208,"BBCode","2008-03-04 14:21:28"
9211,337,"I won't be able to send you the money until monday.  I'll have to transfer money from my checking account to my paypal which will take 3-5 days.\
I'll send it as soon as I can.\
\
regards\,\
Jack",9172,"BBCode","2008-03-05 04:06:32"
9212,131,"Jack\, \
\
Okay\, or...  I was thinking Paypal would speed things up\, but considering you'll have to transfer funds from checking\, sending a check would be fine.  \
\
My mailing address is: \
\
Craig Bumgarner\
17794 Cherryfield Road\
Drayden\, MD 20630\
\
Just let me know which way you want to go. \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-05 04:47:54"
9214,944,"$3000.  Bigtone\, bearclaw top\, Madagassgar Ebony back and sides. $5k new.\
email for photos\
Ernie",9214,"BBCode","2008-03-05 09:47:39"
9218,278,"It's a shame nobody else posted a review or comment or appreciation for the Brooklyn Mini-Fest. Would be nice to generate some post-festival buzz.",9218,"BBCode","2008-03-05 13:00:01"
9220,278,"It's a shame nobody else posted a review or comment or appreciation for the Brooklyn Mini-Fest. Would be nice to generate some post-festival buzz.",9220,"BBCode","2008-03-05 13:00:01"
9221,1500,"Hi Ben. \
How are you? \
How was the workshop from Dennis. ?? \
Are there a lot op people interest in worskshops gypsy jazz over there.??\
\
(We could  stay until the 9 -10 th november in New  york and than travel to vermont) \
\
Can you give me your emailadres please?? \
\
bye bye Susan.",9027,"BBCode","2008-03-05 12:17:34"
9222,1275,"Hi greg\
\
I have one of two existing dg340 prototypes made for stephane wrembel\, he has the other one.  Yes just 2 in the world.\
\
The guitar is spectacular in looks\, craftsmanship\, gypsy sound and it was upgraded with a great sounding peizo pickup system. I am not looking to make any money off the guitar\, but looking to move it for $1\,100.00 plus $50 for shipping.  Snug hard shell case.  Django books sold one similar recently for $1500.\
\
If you are interested\, let me know and I can email some photos and mp3's.\
\
Thanks - Dean\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dgionis@verizon.net\">dgionis@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->",9222,"BBCode","2008-03-05 13:58:02"
9227,3,"hi scott\, i gave that gig to my student francois and i guess he inivted different guests every week.. could that guitar builder possibly be this guy:\
\
[url=http://tremblayluthier.com/]http://tremblayluthier.com/[/url]\
\
?\
\
cheers\
D",9227,"BBCode","2008-03-05 21:57:23"
9233,248,"yeah\,\
you should make your band members post!\
b.\
Ps. ted did say he would post; perhaps someday!",9218,"BBCode","2008-03-06 06:54:32"
9234,248,"Susan\,\
Yeah\, about 10 or so\, and 8 paid students. He made ok money on that\, and there is some interest in gypsy jazz. We'll deffinately set up something; both a class\, and if he's willing a concert. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks\
Ben",9034,"BBCode","2008-03-06 06:56:07"
9239,917,"Could be.  I asked him if he was playing a Park and I felt like a kinda lost him at that point!  The two young guys on the archtops were quite good\, I must say.",9208,"BBCode","2008-03-06 09:49:58"
9242,1530,"thanks for you help on this.  I just started playing and I being taught the minor swing solo from 1947 but the transcribe is not the same at all.   Thanks for your help",9242,"BBCode","2008-03-07 08:26:46"
9244,917,"Hi Michael\, \
\
Nice catching up last night.  Funny\, I never really asked you what you would do about the whole Jorgenson deal\, but I may be getting it back after all.  After the Collins arrived with a crack it just convinced me how common it is.  The guy really got a great deal\, crack or no crack and I just couldn't accept sending him $150 for repairs.  I want to be fair but that's just to big of a loss\, I think.  I told him he could send it back for a full refund.  I'd rather have it back than take a bath like this.  Besides\, it will make a better back up to the Collins since the necks are so similar.\
\
Take care\, \
\
Scott",9171,"BBCode","2008-03-07 10:03:44"
9245,1040,"hey there\,\
I was hoping for a little info on the amp mod for the champion 600.  you wrote:\
1. lift ground end of resistor R19 to remove tone stack.\
2. disconnect negative feedback loop by lifting the other end of resistor R7 \
\
How do I know which is the ground end and which is the other end?\
Thanks!\
\
Loren",9245,"BBCode","2008-03-08 12:57:23"
9247,1202,"greetings rueben\,\
       i have a 2003(?) montmartre for sale in 'as new' cond. bearclaw spruce top\, indian rosewood sides and back. all in all\, a beautiful instrument. if interested please contact me\, 208-263-9848 pst\, i'm in no. idaho\, or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
                                  thanks\,\
                                     tim thomas",9247,"BBCode","2008-03-08 16:04:35"
9248,447,"Dear Harry:\
I noticed you like the Basik. I have one\, but have never been able to use it well with my amp (Ashdown acoustic\, like this [url=http://www.ashdownmusic.com/acoustic/detail.asp?ID=31]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/acoustic/detail.asp?ID=31[/url]). \
\
Do you use a preamp with yours? Thanks\, Bob",9248,"BBCode","2008-03-08 13:11:01"
9253,447,"I get very little signal. I am wondering if it is the amp's phantom power or the batteries in the adapter. I have the Pro model so it has the Low Z plug and adapter. I assumed that the phantom power from the amp would work OR the adapter would supply it. Either way\, I get very little signal.",9248,"BBCode","2008-03-09 07:50:09"
9257,447,"Hi Enrique:\
Thanks. I noticed a few things. 1. The pro version does not have a battery in the low Z adapter that I can tell. I even unscrewed the adpater and found nothing. The phantom power from my amp seems okay to power it. \
2. I think the problem is the putty and keeping the pickup on the top of the guitar. I will try your advice about the putty and use a very little amount in a ring. It sounds good when it is pressed down\, but I cannot get it to stay there very well yet. I'll mess around with the putty. Thanks\,\
Bob",9248,"BBCode","2008-03-09 16:54:44"
9259,563,"I think you\"ll do well getting it back. If he does return it\, I'll look forward to seeing it again when I move to Chicago. If you can get it professionally repaired and kepp it well humidified\, I think you could go years without another problem. \
\
It WAS good catching up. It was also good to hear that someone else almost gives up on this music...and then comes back again.\
\
I'll let you know when my trip to Chicago is solid. I may be there a whole week. \
\
We'd love to see you at Django in June as well. I think you'd love every minute.",9183,"BBCode","2008-03-10 12:06:50"
9262,964,"Contantine\,\
\
     I haven't heard the Dell Arte Music link guitars\, but I did want to let you know that Manouche makes great D hole\, and oval hole guitars.\
   [Full disclosure\, I am the dealer rep for North America].\
     \
      I can arrange for you to try a guitar out if you'd like.\
           I'm in Philly. They are really worth checking out.\
     you can check us out at [url=http://www.ManoucheGuitarsNorthAmerica.com]www.ManoucheGuitarsNorthAmerica.com[/url]\
\
    talk soon\,\
   Barry",9262,"BBCode","2008-03-10 15:31:05"
9263,1489,"Hey  Ben\,\
How was it all? I believe I saw a video of you guys playing two man with Ted on the street...???\
Wish we could have made it. \
We might be playing a gig in NYC on May 3rd. If so\, maybe you could come sit in for some tunes.\
\
- Ryan Flaherty",8991,"BBCode","2008-03-11 05:06:58"
9264,151,"Dear Brandon\
\
My name is Scot Wise.  Knowing from the forum that you are both an accordeon player and a francophone\, I thought that you might be interested in a book \"Histoires de l'Accordeon\" by Francois Billard and Didier Roussin which I have and want to sell.  It's a rare book and normally sells for $40-$50 at chapitre - when they have one.  I will sell it to you for $25 plus shipping which is about $5 because it's a large heavy book.  I bought this book back in the early 90s and new it cost ff220 then.  It's in good shape\, I read it once but typically for amateurs at french it took time to get through it - consulting my dictionary and verb book etc.  French paperbacks generally have terrible binding but this one's not bad - it stayed together.  I wouldn't have any problem selling it on ebay but would prefer to find someone in our small community to pass this along to. I certainly won't be offended if you're not interested.\
\
My home email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.  I can send you a photograph of it if you like - a great tinted photo of Emile Vacher - the greatest of them all.  \
\
Regards\
Scot\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]",9264,"BBCode","2008-03-11 08:01:55"
9265,1489,"Hey  Ben\,\
How was it all? I believe I saw a video of you guys playing two man with Ted on the street...???\
Wish we could have made it. \
We might be playing a gig in NYC on May 3rd. If so\, maybe you could come sit in for some tunes.\
\
- Ryan Flaherty",9090,"BBCode","2008-03-11 05:06:58"
9266,131,"Jack\,\
\
I have not heard from you or received payment.  Are you no longer interested in the banjo?  Please let me know your intentions.  \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-12 19:18:27"
9267,248,"Ryan\,\
Not me playing on the street\, but several of the others who I played with at the concert. Very cool.\
Come down\, I'll play for sure! Just let me know where and when.\
B.",8991,"BBCode","2008-03-13 07:24:04"
9271,447,"Hi Enrique:\
I think my application of the putty was wrong. I put a small dot over the center and it works like a charm. I had been avoiding covering it previously and only putting it around the outside edges. Guess that's why it didn't ever work! \
Thanks. I am going to try it on the gig. I'll let you know how it works.\
All the best\,\
Bob\
djambossa.com",9248,"BBCode","2008-03-13 13:08:55"
9273,1202,"greetings rueben\,\
       i have a 2003(?) montmartre for sale in 'as new' cond. bearclaw spruce top\, indian rosewood sides and back. all in all\, a beautiful instrument. if interested please contact me\, 208-263-9848 pst\, i'm in no. idaho\, or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
                                  thanks\,\
                                     tim thomas",9273,"BBCode","2008-03-08 16:04:35"
9274,307,"Hey Sashish ~\
\
Hope all is well. Good to see you on forum! \
\
I sincerely hope we can play sometime as I've got a pretty open schedule. Aki & I might be moving to Hawaii per late summer but it's not official. \
\
As a heads up\, I gave your number & info to Doug Martin as he is back in town and looking for networking with everyone (I recently played with him and he was really good\, definitely talented and a tasteful player\, very very good all around. He made me want to smash my guitar). \
\
I told him there's a secret master living in the bay area -- the elusive Master Nakra -- and gave him your band email address so he may touch base with you soon.\
\
His number is 650 438 9828. He's got these awesome tschavolo waltzes memorized and plays them perfectly; as a T-fan\, it's fun to hear. \
\
Hope all is well in the world & best regards\, (FYI: I recently played with Yoon Ki & learned she's got a boyfriend now! nice)\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex",9274,"BBCode","2008-03-14 00:57:36"
9279,337,"I'm sorry I have had the worst week\, I won't bore you with the details but it involved a lot of lost sleep and a missing check book. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience to you\, I will express mail the check tomorrow. Have a good evening and sorry once again.\
\
regards\,\
Jack",9172,"BBCode","2008-03-14 16:35:13"
9280,131,"Jack\, \
\
Okay\, I just hadn't heard from you and wondered.   I'll let you know when the check arrives.  Hope this week is better for you :-)\
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-15 04:34:19"
9284,447,"Hi Enrique:\
Loud enough for the living room and sounds great. I cannot get enough volume on the gig with my amp. I am going to sell on the forum I guess. \
It's too bad because I love the tone. It really sounds mic-like.\
Thanks for all your help and patience.\
Bob",9248,"BBCode","2008-03-15 14:52:03"
9286,307,"Hey Sashish ~\
\
Hope all is well. Good to see you on forum! \
\
I sincerely hope we can play sometime as I've got a pretty open schedule. Aki & I might be moving to Hawaii per late summer but it's not official. \
\
As a heads up\, I gave your number & info to Doug Martin as he is back in town and looking for networking with everyone (I recently played with him and he was really good\, definitely talented and a tasteful player\, very very good all around. He made me want to smash my guitar). \
\
I told him there's a secret master living in the bay area -- the elusive Master Nakra -- and gave him your band email address so he may touch base with you soon.\
\
His number is 650 438 9828. He's got these awesome tschavolo waltzes memorized and plays them perfectly; as a T-fan\, it's fun to hear. \
\
Hope all is well in the world & best regards\, (FYI: I recently played with Yoon Ki & learned she's got a boyfriend now! nice)\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex",9286,"BBCode","2008-03-14 00:57:36"
9288,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
We will be at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar on Saturday\, May 3rd 8pm-11pm\
It is located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan... 113 Ludlow Street\, NY\, NY.\
Would love to meet you.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche",9288,"BBCode","2008-03-16 10:30:45"
9289,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
We will be at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar on Saturday\, May 3rd 8pm-11pm\
It is located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan... 113 Ludlow Street\, NY\, NY.\
Would love to meet you.\
\
Cheers\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche",9289,"BBCode","2008-03-16 10:30:45"
9290,95,"Yo man... You making DiJ this year? I'll be there with Michael again and a friend Bob from Portland (he made my new guitar... just amazing) But any way been for ever since we talked so I thought I would give you a shout out to see what was going on.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",9290,"BBCode","2008-03-16 11:54:48"
9293,480,"hey -- what's up man?? yes\, I'll be there again. I'm living out in Northampton now\, so I won't be staying at the dorms\, but I'll be participating in as many late night jams as I can muster\, so we'll be sure to party down. looking forward to it -- I should probably talk to you about bridges\, too -- my guitars are a mess right now. It's been a rough winter. Will you be bringing out some of your bridges again to sell? \
\
anyways\, I think that dude Thomas might be coming back again\, too. This should be a blast.\
\
see you in june!\
Lex",9293,"BBCode","2008-03-16 15:48:39"
9294,95,"Yes! It should be a blast. Thomas is going to be there... I emailed me about a month ago to let em know he got his plain tickets.\
\
I'll be bringing bridges and stuff again so we can get you all hooked up. \
\
\
can't wait!\
Josh",9290,"BBCode","2008-03-17 11:56:39"
9299,1202,"greetings reuben\,\
           have you found a montmartre yet? if not i have one for sale.\
    208-263-9848      <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",9247,"BBCode","2008-03-17 18:37:15"
9300,337,"The check should have arrived by today according to the post office\, I just wanted to check to see if you've received it.\
\
regards\,\
jack",9172,"BBCode","2008-03-17 17:23:35"
9301,131,"Jack\, \
\
Yes\, the check arrived yesterday.  I will ship today. \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-18 03:51:08"
9304,447,"Thanks Enrique. Well\, I have a transducer in the bridge of my D500\, and it is always simple and reliable\, it just does not sound like a mic'd up guitar. The Basik does\, but I cannot afford a new amp at the moment enough to keep the pickup. What I have works\, I just want the best sound. I put it up on the board\, and hopefully I can try something else with more volume.",9248,"BBCode","2008-03-17 12:05:38"
9305,337,"Excellent news\, thanks so much.\
\
regards\,\
Jack",9172,"BBCode","2008-03-18 07:09:30"
9306,131,"Jack\, \
\
It is all boxed up\, queued for UPS pickup this afternoon.  The tracking number is 1Z 269 138 03 4757 0816.   Probably won't show up though until later tonight or tomorrow morning.  \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-18 12:13:45"
9307,131,"Jack\, \
\
Oh\, I put the hardware for mounting the resonator in the large pouch in the gig bag.  If you decide to put it on and have questions about it\, let me know.   \
\
Craig",9173,"BBCode","2008-03-18 12:15:04"
9310,1202,"greetings reuben\,\
           have you found a montmartre yet? if not i have one for sale.\
    208-263-9848      <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",9273,"BBCode","2008-03-17 18:37:15"
9311,457,"No problem. I can try copying the DVD again. Not sure why it would crash half way like that; my copy works just fine.\
\
Glad you could watch the DivX version: it is quite a moving documentary.\
\
-p",9311,"BBCode","2008-02-02 06:42:24"
9313,1433,"Hello Mr Holo!  I've heard through the grapevine...  that you have some experience with the building of the Dimauro style f hole gypsy guitar-- a project that I would like to undertake myself.  I had a few questions that I posted the other day\, perhaps you could take a look if you don't mind helping me out.\
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[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4441[/url]\
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many thanks!\
\
james",9313,"BBCode","2008-03-19 20:37:35"
9314,252,"Hi James\,\
\
At the price DiMauro originally sold them (pretty much in line with the other Mirecourt luthiers who were kicking them out pretty fast) I'm guessing they weren't carved. The Favino archtops of that era have backs of heat formed plywood - basically they take a really thin plywood and wet it down and then press it with heat to form to a mold - then veneer the outside. Stella and Gretsch used to do this for their 1950s acoustic archtops in the U.S. to keep costs down. I think the sound would benefit from a carved back or a formed laminate back ala Selmer. But really - for a first guitar - you might not want to focus on the back anyway as it affects sound much less than the soundboard and carving or formed laminate would be pretty difficult and involve a lot of jig building. A solid back will sound great and you'll get the guitar done sooner and learn a lot in the process.\
\
Trapezoidal bracing?  Sounds like he's engaging in some \"Don King-isms\" with his vocabulary ;)  My guess is that he beefed up the tonebars and skipped the 2nd brace (which would run across the f-holes otherwise) this would look like a trapezoid. The tonebars are the diagonal small braces you see in all gypsy jazz guitars. I tried a few things including that technique and was only moderately happy with the results although they were early prototypes. One thing is for sure - if you don't support that center area it flops around and gives the nastiest honky midrange (not honky in a good gypsy jazz mojo way either - just 'cheap guitar' honky)\
\
They're fun guitars\, but I think when I go back to working on my design it'll be a complete redo addressing scale length\, neck angle - everything. The F Hole DiMauros have a few fans\, but in general they weren't the greatest sounding guitars out there because (and I'm sure some would disagree with this) DiMauro never really solved the mid-portion bracing problem you're working on.\
\
The best sounding DiMauro style I've played was made by John Kinnard - he's a pretty nice guy - maybe email him and ask his opinion. The one I'm talking about is the one he sent to NAMM '06 with Alain Cola encase he asks.\
\
-Bob",9314,"BBCode","2008-03-19 23:24:26"
9317,1433,"interesting!  thanks very much for the reply.  this bracing problem is thornier than i imagined.  who'd have thought these little pieces of wood could have such a crucial effect on the final sound of the instrument...   well i won't be dissuaded!   i'll have to learn more about the way the braces work in the overall scheme of the design.  of course there are issues particular to the nature of the selmer design that are hardly addressed by popular resources on guitarmaking.   I guess i'll learn the best way...  by doing!",9313,"BBCode","2008-03-20 11:34:56"
9318,252,"Absolutely - that's the only way. DiMauro didn't have all the answers and yet he did well. My guess is that with today's technology you have a good opportunity to figure out what he couldn't.  Kinnard did - or at least he found a darned good solution.",9314,"BBCode","2008-03-20 12:29:45"
9320,935,"Hey V-dub\,\
               Thanks for the tips \,I went onto your website and heard a few tracks your playing is great. Do you use the rest stroke? On Joseph Tiger after the intro where do you start the riff? I start it on the D string at the 9th fret and then onto the G string at the 7th fret etc. The reason I ask is that I like your playing its very Rosenbergesque thats the kind of style I want to be able  to play like\, you must have transcribed a lot of Stochelo stuff? Again\,thanks for the advice I need to find some gypsy arpegios from somewhere\, and carry on Transcribing Django. What Stochelo solos would you recommend learning? Thanks V-dub\
                                           \
                                      Hugh(nutloaf)",9320,"BBCode","2008-03-20 15:36:07"
9321,935,"Hey V-dub\,\
               Thanks for the tips \,I went onto your website and heard a few tracks your playing is great. Do you use the rest stroke? On Joseph Tiger after the intro where do you start the riff? I start it on the D string at the 9th fret and then onto the G string at the 7th fret etc. The reason I ask is that I like your playing its very Rosenbergesque thats the kind of style I want to be able  to play like\, you must have transcribed a lot of Stochelo stuff? Again\,thanks for the advice I need to find some gypsy arpegios from somewhere\, and carry on Transcribing Django. What Stochelo solos would you recommend learning? Thanks V-dub\
                                           \
                                      Hugh(nutloaf)",9321,"BBCode","2008-03-20 15:36:07"
9322,181,"Thanks for the kind words! I do use rest-stroke technique. However\, sometimes when things are very fast\, I switch to some alternate picking when switching strings. \
\
You are definitely right that I transcribed a lot of Rosenberg stuff. Jimmy and Stochelo. They are actually much easier to transcribe than Django because they tend to use the same tricks over and over again. Django\, on the other hand\, get's VERY creative with phrasing.\
\
The first Jimmy Rosenberg solo I transcribed was \"I can't give you anything but love\" which was very helpful because those changes and turnarounds show up everywhere. Stochelo's \"sweet georgia brown\" off live at north sea is full of examples of things to do on dominant chords. Overall\, if you transcribe a few of their solos\, you'll start to see a lot of patterns repeating over and over again.\
\
-v",9320,"BBCode","2008-03-20 19:14:04"
9323,181,"Thanks for the kind words! I do use rest-stroke technique. However\, sometimes when things are very fast\, I switch to some alternate picking when switching strings. \
\
You are definitely right that I transcribed a lot of Rosenberg stuff. Jimmy and Stochelo. They are actually much easier to transcribe than Django because they tend to use the same tricks over and over again. Django\, on the other hand\, get's VERY creative with phrasing.\
\
The first Jimmy Rosenberg solo I transcribed was \"I can't give you anything but love\" which was very helpful because those changes and turnarounds show up everywhere. Stochelo's \"sweet georgia brown\" off live at north sea is full of examples of things to do on dominant chords. Overall\, if you transcribe a few of their solos\, you'll start to see a lot of patterns repeating over and over again.\
\
-v",9323,"BBCode","2008-03-20 19:14:04"
9324,935,"Thanks V-dub your help is greatly appreciated.",9320,"BBCode","2008-03-21 09:39:03"
9325,935,"Thanks V-dub your help is greatly appreciated.",9321,"BBCode","2008-03-21 09:39:03"
9326,273,"Ciao\, per i mandolini potresti contattare Leonardo Petrucci che è specializzato proprio in mandolini chitarre e simili\, cmnq qui a Roma in negozi ufficiali non trovi molte chitarre a parte le Gitane-saga\, contatta emicad per il contatto di Petrucci.\
\
Buone cose\, \
\
Ciao\
\
Claudio",9326,"BBCode","2008-03-24 15:38:10"
9327,273,"Ciao\, per i mandolini potresti contattare Leonardo Petrucci che è specializzato proprio in mandolini chitarre e simili\, cmnq qui a Roma in negozi ufficiali non trovi molte chitarre a parte le Gitane-saga\, contatta emicad per il contatto di Petrucci.\
\
Buone cose\, \
\
Ciao\
\
Claudio",2667,"BBCode","2008-03-24 15:38:10"
9328,1389,"Grazie!",9326,"BBCode","2008-03-24 15:38:50"
9329,62,"i think i would be interested in something like that. i have a gitane D-500. it's a couple of years old and has a K&K p/u",9329,"BBCode","2008-03-24 18:06:16"
9331,1389,"Grazie!",9331,"BBCode","2008-03-24 15:38:50"
9336,457,"Hi Bob --\
\
Can you tell me a little more about the Park you have for sale?\
\
- Is the bridge ebony or ebonized rosewood?\
- Did you upgrade the hardware or does it have Shelley's standard Shaller open tuners?\
- Does it have the side marker at the 9th or 10th fret?\
- What kind of case will you include?\
\
Thanks in advance.\
\
-p",9336,"BBCode","2008-03-25 10:15:49"
9337,252,"Hi - I didn't know you were a friend of Bruce Harvie. He's a fine gent - and a great woodman. I just made him a guitar - he'll tell you the story - but briefly he said: \"One of these days you're going to make a guitar and ding it up during finishing and it's absolutely going to kill you because it's going to be a great guitar... and when you do that... I want that guitar.\" Sure enough - about ?? 6 or 7 months later I dropped a fingerboard - points down - on the soundboard of this really loud petit bouche. So\, in addition to being a good guy - he's also a mind reader. Ha ha. He's coming to pick it up on the 18th.\
\
OK - about the Park:\
\
Can you tell me a little more about the Park you have for sale?\
\
- Is the bridge ebony or ebonized rosewood?\
It must be ebonized rosewood because it's just a touch under 11 grams - it's a good bridge. Shelley's bridges sort of remind me of a prettier interpretation of the original Jacques Favino bridges. Bottom line\, it's a good light bridge.\
\
- Did you upgrade the hardware or does it have Shelley's standard Shaller open tuners?\
Standard (gold) Schaller Hauser tuners. She did a fine job installing them so they are smooth and hold a tune.\
\
- Does it have the side marker at the 9th or 10th fret?\
9th fret\
\
- What kind of case will you include?\
Well\, I can get any of the Guardian cases - and the three I like best from them are the GJ-Tweed\, the Deluxe Vintage\, & the Fiberglass. The GJTweed & Deluxe Vintage are similar structurally - pretty much like a DAT/TKL - the Vintage has glossy crushed-liner where the Tweed has a plush liner - both work well. I like the tweed material but some don't as it is not a lacquered cotton tweed - it's a tweed cloth of ballistic nylon so it's a little less retro than a true tweed though durable as heck. The Fiberglass case is not as sturdy as the hard cases but is likely more durable... if that makes sense... it's flexible and the finish is not a cloth - so it'll stand up to normal use for many years but I'm not buying the description you often hear of \"flight case\" I sure as heck wouldn't put it along side a Calton in the hold of an airplane - but it's a heck of a gig case because it offers decent protection and is light. None of these cases costs enough to worry about - so - whichever one stikes your fancy.\
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[url=http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardian-cases/guardian-cases-3205.html]http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardia ... -3205.html[/url]\
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[url=http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardian-cases/guardian-cases-3061.html]http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardia ... -3061.html[/url]\
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[url=http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardian-cases/guardian-cases-4218.html]http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardia ... -4218.html[/url] \
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Thanks in advance.\
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-p",9337,"BBCode","2008-03-25 17:55:45"
9344,252,"Hey Rocky - long time no see. That's fantastic - I'd be happy to talk with you.\
\
Yeah - I know what you mean about Neil's Busato - I loved it so much that I quit my day job and started building them (eek!)\
\
503-329-5196 is my mobile/shop phone. I'm pretty slammed through the end of this week so maybe sometime next week - any day next week should be fine. I'm attempting to get Neil's guitar at least to a rough stage so I can show it to him when I come to Seattle on Thursday to help Michael authenticate a Selmer - and then Friday I'm in class all day. Odd going back to school at this age... actually just kidding - it's not school ;)  I'm studying lacquer spraying with a guy who finishes vintage instruments. Finish application is so different now than it used to be - I want to know how the old guys did it. Currently I'm French Polishing everything but it's just not durable enough so I'm going to start lacquering the back and French Polishing the soundboards - but I want the finish on the backs & sides to be thin yet rich looking  - not thick & glossy/soupy like modern finishes and this guy is a really talented vintage finisher. Luckily he was willing to hire himself out for the day to show me how he finishes old guitars.",9344,"BBCode","2008-03-26 00:13:58"
9347,872,"Josh.\
I have recently purchased a 2001 Dell Arte Minor Swing. I really like this guitar and the action is perfect for me but the strings seem to be a little closer to the top than some guitars and I\,m getting a bit of pick wear on the top. some of it was there from the previous owner and I think I'm adding to it. Anyway I'm thinking about installing a clear pick guard. I wonder what is involved in putting it on \, is it something I could do myself?. Or if I had you do it would I be able to bring my guitar to you( I live in Bellingham )and return the same day with it? I'm not to exited to ship it. Also is this likely to change the sound in any noticeable way?\
Thank you \
Dave Walker\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:argyledw@comcast.net\">argyledw@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\
360-201-2187",9347,"BBCode","2008-03-25 22:41:52"
9349,95,"Dave\,\
\
The pick guards are not that hard to install but if you have not done one before you would really want to take your time. If you are planning on being in the Tacoma area I would be happy to install it for you. It would not take long and you could take the guitar back with you. However if you want to take on the project and install it your self I can give you the steps on installation. Just let me know what works best for you.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",9349,"BBCode","2008-03-26 10:20:20"
9352,934,"Yann\
I thought I'd send you a note thanking you for the great website...I especially love the the fingerboard diagrams (thats the way my brain thinks!) I'd love to see you add info on soloing over rhythm changes...or chat about it.\
Thanks Again\
Rich D.",9352,"BBCode","2008-03-26 11:39:24"
9353,457,"Hi Bob --\
\
Thanks for the reply.\
\
I think you have me confused with someone else: I do not know anybody by the name of Bruce Harvie. Maybe you are confusing me with Rich Daigle who also posts on the boards?\
\
How's the setup on the Park? On the Park Encore I owned the setup was pretty poor and it had to have a fret dressing and a higher bridge fitted to eliminate problems. Since you actually build guitars\, did you change/fix the setup in any way?\
\
Thanks\,",9336,"BBCode","2008-03-26 05:42:27"
9354,252,"I am sorry... I always thought you & Rich Daigle were one and the same person. Bruce sent me a note a few weeks ago saying that he was driving to Utah to jam with his gypsy jazz friend \"Daigle\" I thought it was you.\
\
The action on my Park is wonderful - it was that way right out of the box so I've never changed it. Shelley sets them up low and in order to do that the neck has to be pretty darned good. It's nice that way - you still have plenty of punch without having to attack the strings and the neck plays fast. The neck doesn't have much relief in it and the action is low enough to where you can drive it into a nice buzz evenly up & down the neck if you really dig in. It's no crime to shim it up a little - but it's a nice setup as it is.\
\
I cringe when I hear of people messing with the setups of nice guitars. Gitanes and Manouches and Cordobas etc.. need a lot of help because the neck wood often isn't cured properly and also it's so humid in Asia - 80 to 85% humidity at 90 degrees... once the guitars get over here with 40% humidity and 65 degrees all hell breaks loose because the neck wood shrinks more than the fingerboard which exposes fret ends - pops frets - creates a hump over the body joint - and pulls the neck into a backbow and there just isn't a lot they can do about it though Gitanes are getting better so maybe they've gone to a humidity controlled wood storage. But but generally the nicer guitars made in temperate climates by talented makers arrive playable. I've yet to meet a person who improved the playability of their Park but I've played a lot of Parks that suffered from 'kitchen table' modification. \
\
And if that isn't enough to make you cry... it happens to the rare old nice ones. Tomorrow I'm travelling to Seattle to help Michael with a Selmer that was jacked up to 4mm. This is a Beuscher-made late-model Selmer with Beuscher & Favino's fingerprints all over it - incredibly rare - probably made in the very last days of Selmer or maybe even shortly after Selmer closed (it has a Selmer label and parts - but the neck finishing work is pure early Favino) and so maybe it's one of the few bodies that had not yet been necked when they closed the doors - those all went to a very small handful of local luthiers. I'd be surprised if more than a dozen or so ever existed - and certainly not all of them survived.... this one has a four brace (Django style) top and a Selmer neck with an early Favino styled heel and neck joint - done in Busato's scale length (which the young Favino used for his first few years as he likely picked it up from his former employer Bernabe Busato) ... we're talking about a guitar created at the \"birth\" of independent gypsy jazz luthiery containing thought and work from several of the guys who evolved what we now call \"gypsy jazz guitars\"  Roulout\, Busato\, Favino\, Beuscher... this thing is a treasure... if I was made of money I'd buy it tomorrow just to ensure its survival - and yet someone cranked it up to 4mm just to be macho. Grrrrr..... Michael said it looked fine so maybe the work was done recently. Guitars will generally take a decent amout of abuse for short periods of time. Bottom line\, he loosened the strings and I'll find out tomorrow what's up. I can't wait to play it - he said it's just brilliant.",9337,"BBCode","2008-03-26 17:11:58"
9361,457,"Hi Bob --\
\
I appreciate all the information on setup: it is certainly worthwhile to hear the point of view of an experienced builder such as you.\
\
As for my Park's setup: it had a noticeable bump at the neck joint and some of the frets between the neck joint and the soundhole were higher resulting in noticeable buzzing and strings \"clanking\" on the frets when playing in the high (12+) frets. It did not undergo a kitchen table adjustment but rather I had a trustworthy luthier here in Montreal perform the adjustments. This is what prompted my question on setup.\
\
Thanks\,\
Kind regards\,",9336,"BBCode","2008-03-26 21:38:35"
9362,252,"Wow... ouch. Shelley's necks are usually very good. The only thing I can think of is improper truss rod adjustment... if there is a lot of relief\, well... for all intents and purposes - too much relief in a neck is tantamount to a neck bump at the body join because too much relief is basically a big wide dip centered on the 7th fret with the ends being the zero fret and the body join.\
\
The difference between the two is that if you have excessive relief in your neck it can be reversed\, whereas a body join bump is there until you pull the frets and level it.\
\
OK - on the road up to Seattle - think good thoughts for me - people drive crazy on that I5 corridor.\
\
-Bob",9337,"BBCode","2008-03-27 10:56:17"
9367,613,"Thanks for the kind words. :) My to-do list is quite heavy at the moment:\
\
- Interviews + translations\
- Revamping of the site\
- Dynamic Web site in PHP\
- Shooting again a few videos that are not really good\
\
Eventually\, I will add a few things on the improvisation over chords change but unfortunately\, not quite soon. :(\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann",9352,"BBCode","2008-03-28 06:05:00"
9368,613,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
I'm Yann from Luxembourg\, we met in December at the Liquid.\
\
I am currently interviewing people who I believe have important things to say about Gypsy guitar and jazz guitar in general. So far\, I started this week\, I have only published one on my site (check out [url]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/interviews-en.htm[/url])\, I'm translating the second one and the third is in Denis Chang's hands. So I just wanted to ask you whether you would be interested in an interview yourself. My objective is to find specific enough and tricky questions\, strictly pertaining to music\, in order to get the richest answers possible. If you're not interested\, no problem\, just keep me informed. If you are\, then it's great and I will prepare a list of questions in a Word file that I will send to you so that you can take your time to answer.\
\
Eagerly looking forward to hearing from you soon! :)\
\
All the best\,\
\
Yann",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 06:28:54"
9369,613,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
I'm Yann from Luxembourg\, we met in December at the Liquid.\
\
I am currently interviewing people who I believe have important things to say about Gypsy guitar and jazz guitar in general. So far\, I started this week\, I have only published one on my site (check out [url]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/interviews-en.htm[/url])\, I'm translating the second one and the third is in Denis Chang's hands. So I just wanted to ask you whether you would be interested in an interview yourself. My objective is to find specific enough and tricky questions\, strictly pertaining to music\, in order to get the richest answers possible. If you're not interested\, no problem\, just keep me informed. If you are\, then it's great and I will prepare a list of questions in a Word file that I will send to you so that you can take your time to answer.\
\
Eagerly looking forward to hearing from you soon! :)\
\
All the best\,\
\
Yann",9369,"BBCode","2008-03-28 06:28:54"
9370,125,"Hey Yann\,\
I can do it\, no problem. Best thing would be to do it over the phone and record it. Are you using Skype? That way we could speak for free.\
Regards from Florida\
Andreas",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:30:23"
9371,125,"Hey Yann\,\
I can do it\, no problem. Best thing would be to do it over the phone and record it. Are you using Skype? That way we could speak for free.\
Regards from Florida\
Andreas",9371,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:30:23"
9372,613,"That's very nice of you Andreas! :)\
\
I'm not using Skype\, however I have a personal phone subscription that allows me to call unlimited anywhere in Europe and in the States so that should do.\
\
When is the best time to call you (Florida time) ? Note that I need to prepare roughly a dozen of questions\, and also I am by no means a professional journalist so it will rather be sort of casual. Despite of this\, I'll try to ask some interesting questions\, interesting for you and obviously for the community. I will probably not talk too much of promotional matters though we can speak of your new-to-be-released CD.\
\
Are there some topics which you would like to speak about ? In any case\, I can send you a list of questions beforehand so you can prepare elements of answers.\
\
If you want\, we can continue via email. Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:yc@pt.lu\">yc@pt.lu</a><!-- e -->.\
\
See you\,\
\
Yann\
\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]Hey Yann\,\
I can do it\, no problem. Best thing would be to do it over the phone and record it. Are you using Skype? That way we could speak for free.\
Regards from Florida\
Andreas[/quote]",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:41:53"
9373,613,"That's very nice of you Andreas! :)\
\
I'm not using Skype\, however I have a personal phone subscription that allows me to call unlimited anywhere in Europe and in the States so that should do.\
\
When is the best time to call you (Florida time) ? Note that I need to prepare roughly a dozen of questions\, and also I am by no means a professional journalist so it will rather be sort of casual. Despite of this\, I'll try to ask some interesting questions\, interesting for you and obviously for the community. I will probably not talk too much of promotional matters though we can speak of your new-to-be-released CD.\
\
Are there some topics which you would like to speak about ? In any case\, I can send you a list of questions beforehand so you can prepare elements of answers.\
\
If you want\, we can continue via email. Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:yc@pt.lu\">yc@pt.lu</a><!-- e -->.\
\
See you\,\
\
Yann\
\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]Hey Yann\,\
I can do it\, no problem. Best thing would be to do it over the phone and record it. Are you using Skype? That way we could speak for free.\
Regards from Florida\
Andreas[/quote]",9369,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:41:53"
9374,125,"you can reach me at +46706726112 but wait until next weekend  5-6 of April when I'm back. then you have time to prefer questions too!\
Best Regards\
Andreas",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:46:21"
9375,125,"you can reach me at +46706726112 but wait until next weekend  5-6 of April when I'm back. then you have time to prefer questions too!\
Best Regards\
Andreas",9371,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:46:21"
9376,613,"Fine then! I will give you a call next week-end\, time for me to find interesting things to ask. Thanks a lot! :)\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]you can reach me at +46706726112 but wait until next weekend  5-6 of April when I'm back. then you have time to prefer questions too!\
Best Regards\
Andreas[/quote]",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:50:30"
9377,563,"Francois--\
\
I was able to get one of our computer specialists to get your e-mail out of quarantine. I sent an e-mail to you stating that I like you idea of an exchange. As soon as I hear back from you\, I will order the CD's for you.\
\
Michael",9129,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:51:37"
9378,613,"Fine then! I will give you a call next week-end\, time for me to find interesting things to ask. Thanks a lot! :)\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]you can reach me at +46706726112 but wait until next weekend  5-6 of April when I'm back. then you have time to prefer questions too!\
Best Regards\
Andreas[/quote]",9369,"BBCode","2008-03-28 07:50:30"
9379,613,"Thanks for the kind words. :) My to-do list is quite heavy at the moment:\
\
- Interviews + translations\
- Revamping of the site\
- Dynamic Web site in PHP\
- Shooting again a few videos that are not really good\
\
Eventually\, I will add a few things on the improvisation over chords change but unfortunately\, not quite soon. :(\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann",9379,"BBCode","2008-03-28 06:05:00"
9380,613,"I could not resist... My questions are ready! :)\
\
Just in case\, if you want to take your time to answer\, I can send them to you in a Word file so you can type down your answers. In this case\, I need your email address. Otherwise\, I will give you a call next week-end and record the interview as planned initially.\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann\
\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]you can reach me at +46706726112 but wait until next weekend  5-6 of April when I'm back. then you have time to prefer questions too!\
Best Regards\
Andreas[/quote]",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 09:31:46"
9382,613,"I could not resist... My questions are ready! :)\
\
Just in case\, if you want to take your time to answer\, I can send them to you in a Word file so you can type down your answers. In this case\, I need your email address. Otherwise\, I will give you a call next week-end and record the interview as planned initially.\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Yann\
\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]you can reach me at +46706726112 but wait until next weekend  5-6 of April when I'm back. then you have time to prefer questions too!\
Best Regards\
Andreas[/quote]",9369,"BBCode","2008-03-28 09:31:46"
9383,125,"We can just do it on the phone if it's ok!\
regards Andread",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 14:00:21"
9384,125,"We can just do it on the phone if it's ok!\
regards Andread",9371,"BBCode","2008-03-28 14:00:21"
9385,613,"No problem! I'll contact you next week-end then. Just to let you know\, there will be about 20 questions.\
\
Have a nice week-end and enjoy Florida! :)\
\
Yann\
\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]We can just do it on the phone if it's ok!\
regards Andread[/quote]",9368,"BBCode","2008-03-28 22:48:52"
9386,613,"No problem! I'll contact you next week-end then. Just to let you know\, there will be about 20 questions.\
\
Have a nice week-end and enjoy Florida! :)\
\
Yann\
\
\
[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]We can just do it on the phone if it's ok!\
regards Andread[/quote]",9369,"BBCode","2008-03-28 22:48:52"
9387,1561,"Dear Andreas!\
Could you please repost the file Joseph.avi ([url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6082]viewtopic.php?p=6082[/url]). \
\
The file seems to be broken - only 2.8 mb may be downloaded. I had it on my previous notebook\, but I lost\, so I'd be grateful if you reposted this great playing. \
\
Regards\,\
Roman Kolobov",9387,"BBCode","2008-03-29 09:20:50"
9388,1561,"Dear Andreas!\
Could you please repost the file Joseph.avi ([url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6082]viewtopic.php?p=6082[/url]). \
\
The file seems to be broken - only 2.8 mb may be downloaded. I had it on my previous notebook\, but I lost\, so I'd be grateful if you reposted this great playing. \
\
Regards\,\
Roman Kolobov",9388,"BBCode","2008-03-29 09:20:50"
9389,135,"hi\,\
\
are they coming to NY as well?\
\
thanks\,\
alex",9389,"BBCode","2008-03-29 10:23:16"
9390,872,"I am in Bellingham\,Wa and I have a Gitane 250M for sale. You can see the posting for it on the classified site on this forum. I will consider reasonable offers.\
\
Dave\
360-201-2187",9390,"BBCode","2008-03-27 14:24:44"
9391,1542,"I already own a 255\, a nice guitar for the price\, as are most Gitanes. Now I'm looking to upgrade from there. But thanks for the email and good luck selling your 250.",9391,"BBCode","2008-03-29 11:01:21"
9392,1542,"I already own a 255\, a nice guitar for the price\, as are most Gitanes. Now I'm looking to upgrade from there. But thanks for the email and good luck selling your 250.",9392,"BBCode","2008-03-29 11:01:21"
9396,1523,"Hi alex\, I think I posted an answer to a similar question about SF elsewhere on the forum...\
\
The trio will most likely only perform at DjangofestNW for 2008\, more  gigs were orriginally intended but the european booking was too full.\
\
I'm working hard on 2009\, east coast\, west coast. NY is  on top of my list\, you bet... \
\
I hope to  spread more good news  soon\, but for now the only 100% sure is DFNW.\
\
Tell all the people around you to demand the Trio in NY :)\
\
\
Cheers !",9396,"BBCode","2008-03-30 01:39:21"
9397,135,"Yes! Please try to get the to NY. If advertised properly\, they could do really well. Dorado sells out everynight at Birdland..\
\
Also- Jimmy! Is he ever coming to NY? \
\
Best\,\
Alex",9389,"BBCode","2008-03-30 08:01:45"
9399,135,"I have a weird request..\
\
Is there any way you can get clear footage of how all these guys hold their picks? It's a technical thing for guitar nerds like me\, but it would be really great to see clearly. It's hard to learn here in the states\, where there aren't many players.\
\
Any help is much appreciated.\
\
Thanks!!\
\
Alex",9399,"BBCode","2008-03-31 14:41:15"
9402,1523,"hmmm... I don't think there's any rules applying to this particular point... It'll most likely depend on the player\, the guitar\, and  the pick... \
I know Stochelo uses Wegen picks (the  thin\, \"big city\" ones) whereas Nous'che uses a Tortoise shel pick\, much larger. They don't play the same way. Dennis could probably give you more precise info than I could\, but I'll try to think of it next time I film... the problem is that  youtube screws up images badly\, so it's gonna have to be very closeup action or  you won't see a thing.\
Ask Dennis\, I'll try to remember and shoot something.\
Cheers !",9402,"BBCode","2008-03-31 14:48:17"
9403,726,"Hi\, I sometimes get guys together for jams. I'm in Burlingame so I'm probably only minutes away from you. Send me an email and I can let you know next time I get people for a jam.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:masidao@aol.com\">masidao@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Nice to meet you.\
Doug",9403,"BBCode","2008-03-31 20:34:49"
9405,11,"Your minor swing post crashes my web browser as soon as i open it.  can you edit your post and remove that mp3 from there?\
\
did you find your transcription?  if not\, i can help probably.",9405,"BBCode","2008-04-01 08:54:07"
9409,248,"Andrew\,\
I am coming for the weekend- starting thurs night . . .  let me know about workshops and all.\
Ben Wood\
Ps. 2nd brooklyn gypsy jazz mini fest- may 30th- check it out!",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-01 14:09:09"
9410,248,"Hi Troy\,\
Hows things? Eve and I would love to come back to Langley\, Please let me know what you can do about housing\, as the campsite sucks! You mentioned a friend who had a place that might be available\, or perhaps we could take teddy G's room\, as I don't think he's coming . . .thought I'm not sure! \
Things here are good\, have a cd in the can\, working on mixes- it features dennis chang as a soloist! Also\, have some video up from the 1st ever gypsy jazz mini fest . .  the next one will be on may 30th. . . .doing my part to make our scene as strong as yours! The wine thing is great\, please let me know what you'd like for DFNW; I'll try to bring a special bottle or two for us to enjoy. Eve and I will leave right after this time to spend a few days hiking in the olympics.\
Cheers\,\
Ben\
Ps. The ROSENBERG TRIO . . .damn!",9410,"BBCode","2008-04-01 14:13:59"
9411,934,"Andre\
Did you take note of the picks being used by the players on the project? \
Thanks\
Rich Daigle\
\
I'm counting the days to the 12th!!!!",9411,"BBCode","2008-04-01 18:19:09"
9413,1530,"no i never did in is 1949 minor swing transcription.  sorry about it crashing your comp.",9413,"BBCode","2008-04-01 12:20:49"
9414,11,"yes\, i have the 49 transcription.  it was made by Dennis Chang.",9405,"BBCode","2008-04-01 19:02:38"
9415,1530,"please send me the transcription to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ekwittels@msn.com\">ekwittels@msn.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Kyle",9415,"BBCode","2008-04-01 10:37:52"
9420,928,"hi -\
i am wondering if you still have the dell arte hommage for sale?\
if not\, no worries.\
\
best\,\
p",9420,"BBCode","2008-04-01 22:25:48"
9423,25,"Hi Ben:\
I'm so glad you'll be able to join us this year. I should have weekend options up on the website in a couple weeks. If you are interested in coming for the whole week\, I can offer you the option of attending Camp as a \"coach\". In exchange for a little evening coaching or leading slow jams or something\, I'll knock $100 off the housing\, $100 off tuition and comp you both concerts\, saving another $40. So that's a $240 discount. Let me know if you're interested...otherwise I'll let you know in a bit about the weekend options.\
All the best\, and good luck with your mini-fests\,\
Andrew",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-02 10:10:20"
9424,70,"Hi Ben\,\
\
Great to hear from you! Hope all is well with Eve also.\
\
Julie and I are in Florence\, Italy until the middle of April but as soon as we get back I'll start figuring out housing for you. Haven't yes or no from Ted.\
\
Can't wait to hear your CD! We're at the same place- CD almost done.\
\
I'll believe the Rosenbergs are coming when they walk out on stage : )\
\
Talk to you soon\
\
troy",9424,"BBCode","2008-04-02 05:52:15"
9425,25,"Hi Ben:\
I'm so glad you'll be able to join us this year. I should have weekend options up on the website in a couple weeks. If you are interested in coming for the whole week\, I can offer you the option of attending Camp as a \"coach\". In exchange for a little evening coaching or leading slow jams or something\, I'll knock $100 off the housing\, $100 off tuition and comp you both concerts\, saving another $40. So that's a $240 discount. Let me know if you're interested...otherwise I'll let you know in a bit about the weekend options.\
All the best\, and good luck with your mini-fests\,\
Andrew",5315,"BBCode","2008-04-02 10:10:20"
9427,1518,"I'm sorry not... I could ask though\, I'll keep you posted if I have the info.\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9411,"BBCode","2008-04-03 03:46:49"
9428,1518,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I was wondering if you'd like to review the Selmer #607 record? As it seems to be an expected release here at djangobooks...\
\
If so I could give you an access to a pro space on the website so you can download the full album\, view the booklet\, etc...\
\
Also\, how does it work if we want to have the physical CD available at djangobooks?\
Do you directly buy CD's ?\
\
Let me know\
\
cheers\
\
André\
-- \
Selmer #607 \
The new gypsy swing generation plays legendary Selmer guitar. \
\
web : [url=http://www.selmer607.com/eng]www.selmer607.com/eng[/url]\
\
mail : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@selmer607.com\">info@selmer607.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
myspace : [url=http://www.myspace.com/selmer607]www.myspace.com/selmer607[/url] \
youtube : [url=http://www.youtube.com/selmer607]www.youtube.com/selmer607[/url]",9428,"BBCode","2008-04-03 03:45:33"
9429,9,"Hi Andre\,\
\
I would love to hear the CD. I don't have much time to do reviews...but I could give it a brief mention and would be happy to sell the CD. Yes\, I can buy some CDs directly from you. Just let me know the pricing.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",9429,"BBCode","2008-04-03 07:29:21"
9430,1518,"I'm sorry not... I could ask though\, I'll keep you posted if I have the info.\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9430,"BBCode","2008-04-03 03:46:49"
9431,934,"Andre\
Thanks for the response\, I know the tone of my selmac changes considerably with different picks.\
Do Rocky or Adrian have websites? Myspace? other recordings? \
Thanks\
Rich",9411,"BBCode","2008-04-03 08:25:09"
9435,1518,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I think $18 would be a good public selling price on the website. Shipping included\, what must be your buying price to achieve this $18 ? \
How many copies would you need for a start ?\
\
You can access the pro space here :\
[url=http://www.selmer607.com/eng/pro/]www.selmer607.com/eng/pro/[/url]\
\
Check out the links\, there is one for the booklet\, others for front cover artwork\, pictures\, etc...\
Main content about the project is available on the website : [url=http://www.selmer607.com/eng/]www.selmer607.com/eng/[/url]\
\
At the bottom you can download the album (mp3 128kbps\, 52Mo). There is a password to unzip the archive\, it's shown in red in the pro space page.\
\
To login\, please enter (no spaces\, no caps) :\
Last name : horowitz\
First name : michael\
\
A few things\, please :\
- mp3's are for your personal and reviewing use only\, I won't lecture on p2p killing the music industry... Please respect our work and keep the files private\, we are small producers not even an indie label.\
- do not post your review before april 12th\, 2008.\
- please include in your review that the record will be available from april 12th as a download from [url=http://www.selmer607.com/eng/]www.selmer607.com/eng/[/url]\
- it would be great to receive a copy of the review before you upload. You write whatever pleases you\, but sometimes some aspects can benefit from a small chat.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9428,"BBCode","2008-04-03 08:59:27"
9436,9,"Thanks Andre...just downloaded. Thanks!\
\
We pay $10 wholesale for most Cd's. Let me know if that works...\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",9429,"BBCode","2008-04-03 09:23:55"
9439,928,"hi stefan -\
\
thanks for replying.\
what guitar (s) are you playing these days?\
\
what do you recommend in the way of guitars?\
(not too expensive)\
\
best \,\
peter",9439,"BBCode","2008-04-04 04:44:55"
9443,928,"hi stefan -\
\
thanks for the tips & candor\, much appreciated.\
i play professionally but in an electric blues context...\
i am definitely a newbie at gj.\
\
the idea of a higher end gitane feels right to me for where i am \
right now. i am assuming you mean the 300 series gitanes.\
of those which would you recommend?\
\
best regards\,\
peter",9443,"BBCode","2008-04-04 05:29:09"
9444,873,"Hi Peter\,\
\
Small world - are you by any chance Peter Parcek?  I've been in the Boston area since the late '80s and played in blues bands around town in the '90s.  I used to play with Racky Thomas before his hiatus in Europe.  I've also played with Nick Adams and Jay Place on occasion.\
\
I'm also relatively new to GJ.  I come from a blues and classic rock background so it's definitely new territory for me.  It's a lot of fun and I think it helps my playing overall\, even if I can't do a respectable job in the GJ genre just yet.\
\
I had a DG-255 before I moved up to higher-end GJ guitars.  The Gitane 200 series seemed kind of cheap; didn't seem to have an authentic tone; and the workmanship was questionable.  I've heard that a lot of these things are addressed in the 300 series but I can't say that I've tried any personally.  I do recommend having the guitar properly setup by someone who is experienced with Selmer-style guitars - it will make a difference.\
\
Where have you been playing lately?  I think I saw you once at a gig during the '90s.  You played at a place called Ritas and Fajitas near chinatown if I'm not mistaken.  I've been attending open blues jams in the metrowest 'burbs for the past few years and I'm trying to get involved in a part-time project again.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",9444,"BBCode","2008-04-04 08:10:10"
9449,1489,"Hey guy\,\
\
I cannot thank you enough for these kind words you posted about Ameranouche\, Jack and the workshop/concert.\
\
Please keep in touch with us and let us know how things are going. \
You can also email us anytime at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ameranouche@hotmail.com\">ameranouche@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
Thanks again and it was really cool to meet you. You are very nice guy and very good guitar player.\
\
Cheers to you\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche",9449,"BBCode","2008-04-04 09:50:55"
9451,1489,"Hey guy\,\
\
I cannot thank you enough for these kind words you posted about Ameranouche\, Jack and the workshop/concert.\
\
Please keep in touch with us and let us know how things are going. \
You can also email us anytime at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ameranouche@hotmail.com\">ameranouche@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
Thanks again and it was really cool to meet you. You are very nice guy and very good guitar player.\
\
Cheers to you\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche",9451,"BBCode","2008-04-04 09:50:55"
9452,1489,"Hey Dennis\,\
Hope all is well with you. Maybe I will get a chance to meet you this year at Django in June.\
\
Please be well\,\
Ryan Flaherty",9452,"BBCode","2008-04-04 09:52:29"
9457,928,"hi stefan -\
\
thanks for your reply about the gitanes\, much appreciated.\
i have tried a dg -300\, really liked some things about it but the neck\
was big for me...doesn't seem to be an issue for some folks.\
am curious about the dg-340 (s. wrembel model) & the dg-320\
(jorgenson d-hole) \
have read that wrembel uses low action which suits me but seems anomalous in the gj genre.\
worried that the 320 will have the same neck as the 300.\
is your guitar by the same luthier that makes/made the gallatos?\
\
& yes\, i am peter parcek.\
\
best regards\,\
pp",9457,"BBCode","2008-04-05 02:42:58"
9458,873,"Hi Peter\,\
\
Yes\, Geronimo Mateos is the same luthier that made the Gallatos.  He has been building under his own name for about 15 years out of Spain.  There's actually an interview with him in the current issue of Just Jazz Guitar.\
\
The neck profiles on the Gitane 200 series are relatively slim - something that a lot of players complain about and maybe the beefier necks of the 300 series were an effort to address this.  If you prefer the slimmer profile\, perhaps a 200 series Gitane with upgraded hardware and good setup might be an option.\
\
For what it's worth\, the the neck profile on my Mateos is fairly slim.  It wasn't cheap\, however\, and the production is limited so they're not always in stock.\
\
I believe you're on Rob Saunders' gypsy jazz mailing list for the New England area.  It might be worth your time to attend one of the jams to get a chance to try several different guitars at once.  I haven't gone but I'm sure they're a friendly group.  I'm planning on attending the Django in June camp in Northampton this summer\, and I'm sure that would be another unique opportunity to try many different guitars at one time.  They have a website if you're interested in checking it out - just google Django in June.\
\
All the best\,\
Stefan",9458,"BBCode","2008-04-05 05:47:08"
9460,928,"stefan -\
\
thanks for your feedback re: gitanes\, much appreciated\
& helpful.\
 now i am curious about your guitar...\
does it have a trussrod?\
if it is ok to ask\, how many $ was it?\
i don't think i am up for a group jam yet --\
would you like to jam sometime (when i get an appropriate guitar)?\
\
p.s. another guitar note -- have you tried manouche guitars or dell arte?\
& if so what did you think?\
i am somewhat drawn to shorter scale d-holes \
(even though they seem to be less in fashion for lead playing -\
i like the string flexibility of the shorter scale\, more conducive to blues vibrato)\
\
best regards\,\
peter",9460,"BBCode","2008-04-05 06:37:55"
9461,928,"stefan -\
\
thanks for your feedback re: gitanes\, much appreciated\
& helpful.\
 now i am curious about your guitar...\
does it have a trussrod?\
if it is ok to ask\, how many $ was it?\
i don't think i am up for a group jam yet --\
would you like to jam sometime (when i get an appropriate guitar)?\
\
p.s. another guitar note -- have you tried manouche guitars or dell arte?\
& if so what did you think?\
i am somewhat drawn to shorter scale d-holes \
(even though they seem to be less in fashion for lead playing -\
i like the string flexibility of the shorter scale\, more conducive to blues vibrato)\
\
best regards\,\
peter",9461,"BBCode","2008-04-05 06:37:55"
9464,928,"stefan -\
\
thanks for the info on your guitar - i am definitely curious to try one.\
sorry i didn't know about your manouche - \
it might have been good for me...\
oh well.\
\
yes\, let's jam when i get an appropriate guitar.\
\
best regards\,\
peter\
p.s. my # is 617-566-4279",9460,"BBCode","2008-04-05 08:39:53"
9465,928,"stefan -\
\
thanks for the info on your guitar - i am definitely curious to try one.\
sorry i didn't know about your manouche - \
it might have been good for me...\
oh well.\
\
yes\, let's jam when i get an appropriate guitar.\
\
best regards\,\
peter\
p.s. my # is 617-566-4279",9461,"BBCode","2008-04-05 08:39:53"
9467,1063,"Hey Tom\,\
\
I should have Fleur de lavande somewhere. I look it up and bring it to you this week and/or send you the file.\
You already have a chart for it right ? It's on emicad's website\
Best\,\
-Stephan",9467,"BBCode","2008-04-06 20:16:57"
9468,75,"Salut Super Mario Maccaferri\,\
\
Je voulais juste te demander d'éviter de trop diffuser l'adresse de mon site perso (raphael.mor.free.fr). Il y'a quelques années Denis (michmich sur manoucheries) m'a gentilment donné quelques perles et j'en ai mis quelques unes sur mon site pour les partager avec des amis et des afficionados de manoucheries.\
Je suis pour le partage\, mais étant donné que c'est illégal\, j'aimerai que l'adresse de mon site ne se retrouve pas trop partout :) (d'autant que je suis facilement identifiable :p)\
\
J'espère que tu comprendras !\
\
Merci d'avance\,\
Raphaël",9468,"BBCode","2008-04-07 01:48:44"
9469,75,"Salut Super Mario Maccaferri\,\
\
Je voulais juste te demander d'éviter de trop diffuser l'adresse de mon site perso (raphael.mor.free.fr). Il y'a quelques années Denis (michmich sur manoucheries) m'a gentilment donné quelques perles et j'en ai mis quelques unes sur mon site pour les partager avec des amis et des afficionados de manoucheries.\
Je suis pour le partage\, mais étant donné que c'est illégal\, j'aimerai que l'adresse de mon site ne se retrouve pas trop partout :) (d'autant que je suis facilement identifiable :p)\
\
J'espère que tu comprendras !\
\
Merci d'avance\,\
Raphaël",9469,"BBCode","2008-04-07 01:48:44"
9470,418,"...have a Maccaferri (Grande Bouche) guitar? :)",9470,"BBCode","2008-04-07 01:52:39"
9471,1523,"ooooops ....  OK je l'enlève DIRECT...  Excuse...  je me suis enflammé sur ce coup-là...\
\
J'ai pas du faire gaffe\, vu l'avalanche de liens qu'il y a eu sur Manoucheries... je ne sais plus trop qui a fait quoi. En tous Cas\, le Oe Djoevia est terrible... DE la tonne de trucs que j'ai récupéré\, c'est LE disque\, avec Bamboula au chant\, imparable... je me l'écoute  dix fois par jour... MErci pour ça donc\, et encore désolé....\
\
Une solution consisterait a virer des forums le lien direct chez toi et à l'uploader via Free\, c'est gratos et ça reste en ligne 30 jours apres le dernier téléchargement.\
\
En tous cas c'est une Bombe !",9468,"BBCode","2008-04-07 01:55:11"
9472,418,"...have a Maccaferri (Grande Bouche) guitar? :)",9472,"BBCode","2008-04-07 01:52:39"
9473,1523,"Yeah\, indeed. I did what I could with  the best pic I could find\, though.\
\
I'll try and get a picture of a Selmer-Maccaferri tonight if Nous'che brings his to the Paris Concert. You're right. What was I thinking.",9470,"BBCode","2008-04-07 02:00:42"
9474,1523,"Voila\, avec toutes mes excuses... \
Ceci dit je pense que ça craint plus sur  Manoucheries que  sur le forum américain\, mais là  je ne peux pas l'enlever. Et ça serait dommage de virer ce disque\, vraiment  il est terrible.\
\
Bonne semaine malgré tout !!!",9468,"BBCode","2008-04-07 02:02:20"
9475,1523,"ooooops ....  OK je l'enlève DIRECT...  Excuse...  je me suis enflammé sur ce coup-là...\
\
J'ai pas du faire gaffe\, vu l'avalanche de liens qu'il y a eu sur Manoucheries... je ne sais plus trop qui a fait quoi. En tous Cas\, le Oe Djoevia est terrible... DE la tonne de trucs que j'ai récupéré\, c'est LE disque\, avec Bamboula au chant\, imparable... je me l'écoute  dix fois par jour... MErci pour ça donc\, et encore désolé....\
\
Une solution consisterait a virer des forums le lien direct chez toi et à l'uploader via Free\, c'est gratos et ça reste en ligne 30 jours apres le dernier téléchargement.\
\
En tous cas c'est une Bombe !",9475,"BBCode","2008-04-07 01:55:11"
9476,1523,"Voila\, avec toutes mes excuses... \
Ceci dit je pense que ça craint plus sur  Manoucheries que  sur le forum américain\, mais là  je ne peux pas l'enlever. Et ça serait dommage de virer ce disque\, vraiment  il est terrible.\
\
Bonne semaine malgré tout !!!",9475,"BBCode","2008-04-07 02:02:20"
9478,1006,"Hello Favino 881\,  Gary Hunt here in St Louis MO.  Not far from Indianapolis.\
\
I have a group that is playing a cd release show on April 20th in St Louis\
\
Check out  Swingdeville.com  and   Swing Deville my space  for info and \
\
some audio clips\
\
There is some Gypsy Jazz in Indianapolis\,  I can try and find out more info for you.\
\
If you come to St L we could play some music and we would welcome you here.\
\
Best\,\
g",9478,"BBCode","2008-04-07 05:13:46"
9479,75,"Hello !\
Tu as mal saisi le sens de mon message !\
Je ne demandais pas à ce que tu effaces ton message\, c'était fait c'est pas grave.\
C'était juste pour te dire d'éviter de le diffuser de la même manière la prochaine fois :)\
\
si tu aimes Bousquet ceci peut t'interesser : \
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/Pattote%20Bousquet/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/Pattote%20Bousquet/[/url]\
mais pareil :) ne le diffuse pas trop largement :p\
\
A+\
\
Raph'",9468,"BBCode","2008-04-07 06:45:31"
9480,248,"andrew\,\
Ok\, sounds good . . . .\
I'd love to come for the whole week- just let me work it our with work and if I can get a ride (anyone from NYC coming?)\
Cool\, thanks!!!\
Ben",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-07 07:08:19"
9483,1470,"Bonjour Olive\,\
\
    j'ai lu ton post concernant la réception d'une Gitane DG340.  Ce modèle m'intéresse aussi beaucoup.  Je me demandais quel options et setup tu as choisi comme ajout lors de l'achat.  En bref\, qu'est-ce que Josh a fait comme travail avant de l'envoyer.  De plus\, tu as sans doute eu la chance de jouer avec d'autres manoucheux depuis que tu l'as reçu\, es-tu toujours satisfait?\
\
Merci\
\
Éric",9483,"BBCode","2008-04-07 09:39:00"
9494,1006,"Hello Favino 881\,  Gary Hunt here in St Louis MO.  Not far from Indianapolis.\
\
I have a group that is playing a cd release show on April 20th in St Louis\
\
Check out  Swingdeville.com  and   Swing Deville my space  for info and \
\
some audio clips\
\
There is some Gypsy Jazz in Indianapolis\,  I can try and find out more info for you.\
\
If you come to St L we could play some music and we would welcome you here.\
\
Best\,\
g",9494,"BBCode","2008-04-07 05:13:46"
9495,1523,"Yeah\, indeed. I did what I could with  the best pic I could find\, though.\
\
I'll try and get a picture of a Selmer-Maccaferri tonight if Nous'che brings his to the Paris Concert. You're right. What was I thinking.",9495,"BBCode","2008-04-07 02:00:42"
9498,647,"Hi\, I'd like to buy your Robin Nolan song book Vol. 6. It does include the cd\, yes?  How do we go about it? Thanks\, Jeff",9498,"BBCode","2008-04-07 18:41:52"
9501,75,"Hello !\
Tu as mal saisi le sens de mon message !\
Je ne demandais pas à ce que tu effaces ton message\, c'était fait c'est pas grave.\
C'était juste pour te dire d'éviter de le diffuser de la même manière la prochaine fois :)\
\
si tu aimes Bousquet ceci peut t'interesser : \
[url=http://raphael.mor.free.fr/Pattote%20Bousquet/]http://raphael.mor.free.fr/Pattote%20Bousquet/[/url]\
mais pareil :) ne le diffuse pas trop largement :p\
\
A+\
\
Raph'",9469,"BBCode","2008-04-07 06:45:31"
9503,252,"34 churchill downs\
Lake Oswego\, OR\
97035\
\
Sure\, I can use Paypal - what's your handle?\
\
;)",9503,"BBCode","2008-04-07 22:38:04"
9510,1470,"Bonjour Olive\,\
\
    j'ai lu ton post concernant la réception d'une Gitane DG340.  Ce modèle m'intéresse aussi beaucoup.  Je me demandais quel options et setup tu as choisi comme ajout lors de l'achat.  En bref\, qu'est-ce que Josh a fait comme travail avant de l'envoyer.  De plus\, tu as sans doute eu la chance de jouer avec d'autres manoucheux depuis que tu l'as reçu\, es-tu toujours satisfait?\
\
Merci\
\
Éric",9510,"BBCode","2008-04-07 09:39:00"
9511,1269,"Franchement c'est une bonne gratte \,térs jolie esthetiquement\, térs agreable a jouer\, avec un trés bon manche \, elle a quand même un son particulié medium et assez sec ne rythmique ca passe bien\, en lead surtout dans les aigus ca manque de \"vie\"\, les notes on du mal à durer\, mais c'est une excellente guitare pour le Prix.\
\
Avec recul le Set up ne sert a rien ( Chevalet plus bas \, corde argentine) \, moi j'ai remis celui d'origine \, car la gratte frisé trop...\
mais dans l'ensemble je suis satisfait....je prendrai néanmoins une gratte plus haut de gamme dans peu de temps...\
\
il faut rajouter 250 euros à la douane..\
\
aplouche\
olive",9483,"BBCode","2008-04-08 06:59:20"
9512,25,"Hey Ben:\
Cool\, just confirm when you can. It would be a big help if you could do so within a couple weeks\, and this month at the latest. All I really need to know is whether you want housing in the dorm (or not) and the meal plan (or not). As for housing\, with the $100 discount\, that would cost you $250 for the five nights; without housing you would\, instead\, pay a facility fee of $150\, so keep that in mind when you're reckoning expenses. Meals are totally up to you...it's just convenient and a nice way to hang with folks\, but if you want to fend for yourself and try to save a couple bucks you won't be alone.\
Cheers\,\
Andrew",5315,"BBCode","2008-04-07 07:42:58"
9513,248,"Andrew\,\
Sure. I'll take meals and housing\, as that seems to be the way to go.\
B.\
ps. Is there a gym?\
PPs. does anything happen on sunday?",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-08 07:10:06"
9516,1269,"Franchement c'est une bonne gratte \,térs jolie esthetiquement\, térs agreable a jouer\, avec un trés bon manche \, elle a quand même un son particulié medium et assez sec ne rythmique ca passe bien\, en lead surtout dans les aigus ca manque de \"vie\"\, les notes on du mal à durer\, mais c'est une excellente guitare pour le Prix.\
\
Avec recul le Set up ne sert a rien ( Chevalet plus bas \, corde argentine) \, moi j'ai remis celui d'origine \, car la gratte frisé trop...\
mais dans l'ensemble je suis satisfait....je prendrai néanmoins une gratte plus haut de gamme dans peu de temps...\
\
il faut rajouter 250 euros à la douane..\
\
aplouche\
olive",9516,"BBCode","2008-04-08 06:59:20"
9517,1470,"Merci pour la réponse.\
\
Étant à Montreal\, les douanes sont généralement beaucoup moins cher que 250 euros.  Bref\, de ce que tu me dis\, je n'acheterai pas cette gratte.  Je vais m'en procurer une bas de gamme genre Cigano ou la dg255 et plus tard m'acheter un Shelley Park (mon rêve!).  M'acheter une guitare à +- 1000 dollars pour de toute facon m'en procurer une autre me semble un peu une perte d'argent.\
\
Merci encore\
\
Éric",9483,"BBCode","2008-04-08 09:13:24"
9518,1470,"Merci pour la réponse.\
\
Étant à Montreal\, les douanes sont généralement beaucoup moins cher que 250 euros.  Bref\, de ce que tu me dis\, je n'acheterai pas cette gratte.  Je vais m'en procurer une bas de gamme genre Cigano ou la dg255 et plus tard m'acheter un Shelley Park (mon rêve!).  M'acheter une guitare à +- 1000 dollars pour de toute facon m'en procurer une autre me semble un peu une perte d'argent.\
\
Merci encore\
\
Éric",9510,"BBCode","2008-04-08 09:13:24"
9519,25,"OK\, Ben\, I'll put you down for the whole deal. There is a small gym right in the basement of the dorm as a matter of fact. I don't know if anyone used it last year so i didn't get any reports\, but it's there. On Sunday we will have a few clinic offerings in the morning and we don't have to leave early\, but in the past my experience has been that most folks are pretty well cooked by then!\
\
When you are clear about your work schedule\, please send a $200 pre-registration fee; the remainder isn't due till May 10 (when I have a big deposit due to Smith).\
\
Cheers\,\
~A",5315,"BBCode","2008-04-08 08:08:26"
9520,248,"andrew\, \
Please let me know the full cost- I'll just send one payment I think . . plus I'll get bobby sexton to register (I'll talk with him tommorow . . . .) and my student shiro wants a weekend option.\
b.",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-08 09:30:20"
9524,1579,"If it is still for sale\, I would like to buy your guitar for the asking price ($400 + $25 s&h).  My name is John Lutz and I can be contacted at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:juanbajista@gmail.com\">juanbajista@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or by telephone (504)442-2557",9524,"BBCode","2008-04-08 11:02:17"
9533,25,"Hi Ben:\
Normal housing rate of $350 minus $100 = 250\
Normal tuition of $350 minus $100 (instruction) minus concerts ($40) = 210\
Food is $190\
So the total is $650 all inclusive.\
\
Thanks for your help spreading the word to other folks. It's a big help. Any friends or students of yours who register this month can do so at the early bird rate. Tell them to let me know that you sent them\, OK?\
\
Best\,\
Andrew",5315,"BBCode","2008-04-08 11:59:32"
9534,647,"I want this one as long as it still has the cd. Let me know where to send the check.   Jeff\,  415-314-1951",9534,"BBCode","2008-04-08 06:40:07"
9535,647,"Check is on the way. I've had some very bad experience's with paypal\, my acount was hacked into...My address...\
\
Jeff Bailey\
73 Hazel Avenue\
Mill Valley\, CA  94941\
\
\
Thanks!  I had spoken to Robin via email a few days ago\, and Vol 5 and 6 are out of print and probably won't be reprinted.",9498,"BBCode","2008-04-08 06:44:01"
9536,647,"Check is on the way. I've had some very bad experience's with paypal\, my acount was hacked into...My address...\
\
Jeff Bailey\
73 Hazel Avenue\
Mill Valley\, CA  94941\
\
\
Thanks!  I had spoken to Robin via email a few days ago\, and Vol 5 and 6 are out of print and probably won't be reprinted.",9498,"BBCode","2008-04-08 06:44:43"
9537,647,"Hi Charlie\, I just dropped a check in the mail for the RN songbook 6.\
I also enclosed an extra ten dollars so that you could fedx it. I'm worried that the cd might get damaged in regular mail.  Thanks\, Jeff",9498,"BBCode","2008-04-08 10:21:39"
9540,917,"Hi\, \
\
I do have a DG-255 for sale.  It has a small hairline crack running from the fingerboard to the soundhole.  This is unfortunately very common with even the most high-end gypsy guitars and I encourage you to do some research on this site regarding that.  Opinions vary as to how serious the crack is\, but most agree it is just the nature of the beast.  Some maintain that the crack should be repaired but every gypsy guitar I have owned has the crack and they have never given me a subsequent problem.  \
\
If you're in the market for a starter guitar\, feel free to get in touch.\
\
\
Scott",9540,"BBCode","2008-04-08 14:23:19"
9542,1579,"If it is still for sale\, I would like to buy your guitar for the asking price ($400 + $25 s&h).  My name is John Lutz and I can be contacted at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:juanbajista@gmail.com\">juanbajista@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or by telephone (504)442-2557",9542,"BBCode","2008-04-08 11:02:17"
9545,1040,"hey there\,\
I was hoping for a little info on the amp mod for the champion 600.  you wrote:\
1. lift ground end of resistor R19 to remove tone stack.\
2. disconnect negative feedback loop by lifting the other end of resistor R7 \
\
How do I know which is the ground end and which is the other end?\
Thanks!\
\
Loren",9545,"BBCode","2008-03-08 12:57:23"
9547,1528,"Hello\
\
Sorry about not checking messages earlier\, I have been travelling a lot lately.\
\
I can't remember 100% sure\, but I think the ground end of R19 is towards control panel. You can check with light coming under the circuit board and see which trace goes to grounding points. Other end is connected to R22 and C9.\
\
It doesn't matter which end of feedback resistor R7 is disconnected.\
\
Stock tubes are not very good sounding\, it's worth to invet little in better ones.\
\
Hope this helps",9245,"BBCode","2008-04-09 07:58:46"
9548,1528,"Hello\
\
Sorry about not checking messages earlier\, I have been travelling a lot lately.\
\
I can't remember 100% sure\, but I think the ground end of R19 is towards control panel. You can check with light coming under the circuit board and see which trace goes to grounding points. Other end is connected to R22 and C9.\
\
It doesn't matter which end of feedback resistor R7 is disconnected.\
\
Stock tubes are not very good sounding\, it's worth to invet little in better ones.\
\
Hope this helps",9548,"BBCode","2008-04-09 07:58:46"
9549,1040,"Thanks for the info.  Per your recommendation\, I've already changed the grill cloth and tubes\, and it made a huge difference.  I'll be trying the other mods soon.  Thanks again!\
\
Loren",9245,"BBCode","2008-04-09 10:58:29"
9551,1040,"Thanks for the info.  Per your recommendation\, I've already changed the grill cloth and tubes\, and it made a huge difference.  I'll be trying the other mods soon.  Thanks again!\
\
Loren",9545,"BBCode","2008-04-09 10:58:29"
9554,252,"That's odd... according to the note I get when visiting Paypal - they're hosed till 3am tomorrow morning???\
\
Well - OK\, I'll try again tomorrow after breakfast. Sorry for the delay.\
\
-Bob\
\
Hey\, by the way - a friend of mine just came out to SLC to play w/ Daigle. Did you get a chance to play guitar w/ Bruce Harvie when he was out there? He's a hoot - and a fellow guitar enthusiast - and a great wood guy. He cut his teeth working in Adirondak Spruce mills back east as a kid and now does violin wood out near Whidbey Island - though he does supply some wood to guitar builders. He did some of that old spruce for Dupont - and I know he provides Michael Dunn some as well. He turned me on to some insane bearclaw here a couple years ago - a great guy.\
\
Here's the note I got from paypal:\
\
The PayPal website is temporarily unavailable because we are performing scheduled maintenance. We expect the site to be available at approximately 3:00 AM PDT. Please check the PayPal Announcement Board for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience.",9503,"BBCode","2008-04-09 16:13:21"
9555,125,"Sorry my friend\, I tried to find it but I don't have it anymore...it was deleted from my old computer:(\
Regards Andreas",9387,"BBCode","2008-04-09 16:50:49"
9557,125,"Sorry my friend\, I tried to find it but I don't have it anymore...it was deleted from my old computer:(\
Regards Andreas",9557,"BBCode","2008-04-09 16:50:49"
9558,1561,"Ok\, thanks anyway.",9387,"BBCode","2008-04-09 16:59:29"
9559,1561,"Ok\, thanks anyway.",9388,"BBCode","2008-04-09 16:59:29"
9566,155,"I'll let you know.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",9566,"BBCode","2008-04-09 17:39:12"
9574,1580,"Hi\
I see that you are interested in our nylon string Concert Classic.\
We have one in Philadelphia at ManouchNorthAmerica with Barry Warren.\
He can be contacted at:BARWARREN@aol.com\
Let me know if I can help further. I am tony at:tony@manouche-guitars.com.\
Regards\
Tony",9574,"BBCode","2008-04-10 04:42:19"
9575,1580,"Hi\
I see that you are interested in our nylon string Concert Classic.\
We have one in Philadelphia at ManouchNorthAmerica with Barry Warren.\
He can be contacted at:BARWARREN@aol.com\
Let me know if I can help further. I am tony at:tony@manouche-guitars.com.\
Regards\
Tony",9575,"BBCode","2008-04-10 04:42:19"
9576,1016,"Tony\,\
\
Yes\, I am interested in that guitar. It looks gorgeous and I am attracted to the grande bouche. Though I've never played one\, I do love the nylon string sound.\
\
As a working musician (I teach and gig)\, my budget is rather tight. I'm saving\, but to be honest this guitar may always just be in my dreams.\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris\
\
[quote=\"lindenjazz1\"]Hi\
I see that you are interested in our nylon string Concert Classic.\
We have one in Philadelphia at ManouchNorthAmerica with Barry Warren.\
He can be contacted at:BARWARREN@aol.com\
Let me know if I can help further. I am tony at:tony@manouche-guitars.com.\
Regards\
Tony[/quote]",9574,"BBCode","2008-04-10 07:02:19"
9578,1518,"Hi Michael\,\
\
hoping you have a good time with the mp3's ;) \
\
$10 wholesale price is ok (I won't blame you for the Euro / Dollar exchange rate :(). How many CD's would you like ?\
\
Let me know\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9428,"BBCode","2008-04-10 07:46:19"
9579,9,"Hi Andre\,\
\
I'll take 20 copies:\
\
Ship to:\
\
Michael Horowitz\
7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle WA 98117\
USA\
\
thanks\,\
\
-Michael",9429,"BBCode","2008-04-10 08:34:01"
9582,1016,"Tony\,\
\
Yes\, I am interested in that guitar. It looks gorgeous and I am attracted to the grande bouche. Though I've never played one\, I do love the nylon string sound.\
\
As a working musician (I teach and gig)\, my budget is rather tight. I'm saving\, but to be honest this guitar may always just be in my dreams.\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris\
\
[quote=\"lindenjazz1\"]Hi\
I see that you are interested in our nylon string Concert Classic.\
We have one in Philadelphia at ManouchNorthAmerica with Barry Warren.\
He can be contacted at:BARWARREN@aol.com\
Let me know if I can help further. I am tony at:tony@manouche-guitars.com.\
Regards\
Tony[/quote]",9582,"BBCode","2008-04-10 07:02:19"
9587,155,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Well it is (Favino # 1017) a very loud\, even toned\, lightweight\, slim necked thing of beauty. Possibly the best acoustic guitar I have ever played.  It is a Selmer sized body ( though slightly thinner) with an oversized petit bouche (you can fit your hand in).\
\
It has a very rich bass response\, the trebles\, while present are smooth as can be all the way up. There is a lot of natural reverb. It is not a Gypsy guitar for a traditionalist. For a jazzer like me...its is close to perfect.\
\
The inlay pattern is strange (double dots at the 5th and 10th fret\, triple dots at the 12th) and will take me a while to get used to.\
\
The guitar came from Japan and a previous owner installed a Fishman like preamp in it. For now I am leaving the preamp in\, but might have the hole filled one day.\
\
It plays well with a 2.5 mm action (which works well for me\, 3mm is my limit and I am somewhat hobbled at 3mm).\
\
Pictures are up at the Favino archive.\
\
I'll probably bring it to DFNW this year.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",9566,"BBCode","2008-04-10 00:11:02"
9591,252,"I was taking a drink when I read your \"extravagant reviews\" note and you almost got a 'nose shot' out of me.\
\
Michael quietly stopped selling them but that doesn't seem to have dampened their enthusiasm as they know they've found a good place to poach newbies. I must confess to being confused though as they're running the most difficult\, labor intensive & least profitable confidence game I've ever witnessed. It would seem to defeat the purpose of the endeavor which is ostensibly to generate a lot of profit without having to work for it. It's like the \"Esteban Guitar\" only without the large target market. What's next for them\, Contrabasoons?\
\
;)\
\
...you going to Django in June? Josh talked me into going - he said it's like \"Djangofest used to be\" (smaller and more jam intensive) though it's expensive. I'm guessing it'll be just under $2k for travel/room/board & misc.",9503,"BBCode","2008-04-10 15:07:41"
9595,155,"This guitar (my Favino) had a bad pickup system on it (installed by the original owner) and the original owner sold it to the second owner who I bought it from. The second owner thought it had \"too rich of a tone\" (his loss is my gain). You are right. Next time this one changes hands will be after I'm gone.\
\
Wait till you hear it.\
\
Will talk soon after I have played your guitar.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",9566,"BBCode","2008-04-10 23:19:25"
9597,1581,"Hi\, Brandoneon\,\
\
I've been watching the Djangobooks accordion forums and you seem very knowledgeable.  Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.  I haven't gotten up the courage to post to the general forum\, so I thought I'd send you a message directly -- I hope you don't mind.  \
\
I took up the accordion a year ago and have started to mess around with gypsy jazz and have fallen in love.  I am currently playing my sister's Excelsior 1961 accordion (two reeds\, 41 keys\, 120 bass; 15 3/8-inch keyboard\, key to key\, not including fram) and would like to get one of my own.  \
\
Here's the problem:  Because I'm a small woman (5 ft)\, I'd like to find a high-quality SMALL accordion like my Excelsior\, which weighs about 13 pounds\, but with three reeds.  I'd love to go even lighter than 13 pounds if anything exists.  \
\
My instructor has a small Contello that fits the bill with the one exception of it being two reeds.  I've seen a Camill Superlini in Victoria\, B.C. (I'm in the Pacifc NW) that also fits the bill\, but it's $2300 Canadian. \
\
My questions: \
\
1)  Do you know of any small accordions with three reeds and good sound? \
\
2)  Should I just settle for a Contello (if I can find one for sale; no luck yet) and have the two reeds tuned musette style? \
\
3)  Any other advice you can give me?  I've read the Djangobooks forum topic about the CBA and looked at your video of you playing the button accordion and I'm sorely tempted to go that route\, but I'd lose my year of learning to play the piano accordion.  How much trouble do you think it'd be to relearn the wheel\, so to speak?  If I go that route\, do button accordions come in small\, but capable high-quality sizes?  What would you suggest? \
\
4)  On another topic\, my husband (who plays violin) and I talked about going to Django in June this year\, but have had to settle for Dganofest NW next September.  We're thinking\, though\, about going next June and because you're so skilled and you mention that's the level of playing at DinJ in one of your posts\, do you think they'll have something for beginnners next year?\
\
Wow! This got long -- sorry about that.  Hope you don't mind.",9597,"BBCode","2008-04-11 11:36:43"
9598,1581,"Hi\, Brandoneon\,\
\
I've been watching the Djangobooks accordion forums and you seem very knowledgeable.  Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.  I haven't gotten up the courage to post to the general forum\, so I thought I'd send you a message directly -- I hope you don't mind.  \
\
I took up the accordion a year ago and have started to mess around with gypsy jazz and have fallen in love.  I am currently playing my sister's Excelsior 1961 accordion (two reeds\, 41 keys\, 120 bass; 15 3/8-inch keyboard\, key to key\, not including fram) and would like to get one of my own.  \
\
Here's the problem:  Because I'm a small woman (5 ft)\, I'd like to find a high-quality SMALL accordion like my Excelsior\, which weighs about 13 pounds\, but with three reeds.  I'd love to go even lighter than 13 pounds if anything exists.  \
\
My instructor has a small Contello that fits the bill with the one exception of it being two reeds.  I've seen a Camill Superlini in Victoria\, B.C. (I'm in the Pacifc NW) that also fits the bill\, but it's $2300 Canadian. \
\
My questions: \
\
1)  Do you know of any small accordions with three reeds and good sound? \
\
2)  Should I just settle for a Contello (if I can find one for sale; no luck yet) and have the two reeds tuned musette style? \
\
3)  Any other advice you can give me?  I've read the Djangobooks forum topic about the CBA and looked at your video of you playing the button accordion and I'm sorely tempted to go that route\, but I'd lose my year of learning to play the piano accordion.  How much trouble do you think it'd be to relearn the wheel\, so to speak?  If I go that route\, do button accordions come in small\, but capable high-quality sizes?  What would you suggest? \
\
4)  On another topic\, my husband (who plays violin) and I talked about going to Django in June this year\, but have had to settle for Dganofest NW next September.  We're thinking\, though\, about going next June and because you're so skilled and you mention that's the level of playing at DinJ in one of your posts\, do you think they'll have something for beginnners next year?\
\
Wow! This got long -- sorry about that.  Hope you don't mind.",9598,"BBCode","2008-04-11 11:36:43"
9606,928,"hi josh -\
thanks so much for all of your helpful advice.\
i suggested to my student that he purchase a d-500 from django books\
& get the custom bridge.\
\
sorry to bother you again but i have a question & need some perspective.\
i am interested in purchasing a 14 fret\, short scale (640) gypsy guitar\
& am considering several possibilities:\
the delle arte anouman 14 fret\
the dell arte hommage 14 fret\
the shelley park elan 14\
(the hommage & elan are both maple back & sides)\
\
your opinion on the relative merits  of these instruments/makers\
-- particularly related to their short scale  guitars \
would be invaluable & deeply appreciated.\
\
best wishes & regards\,\
peter parcek",9606,"BBCode","2008-04-12 20:50:35"
9610,95,"Peter\,\
\
I would rule out the Anouman first off. That guitar is not that great compared to the other two. \
\
I'm a little confused by the question because I think you mean 650mm scale length. And I don't think the Hommage is available in a short scale. But... all that aside it comes down to what you want as far as tone. The Hommage is a Favino build and has a very specific tone. They are great guitars and the best model that DellArte makes. I know that Michael has a nice one in stock now. \
\
As for the Park. They too have a specific tone. They are not as loud and tend to have sort of \"flat top\" over tones in the mix. Shelly makes very nice guitars but you need to know what you are getting into. She does make a model called the Modèle Montmartre. This closer to the Favino in tone and I feel that it's her better sounding model when it comes down to a gypsy tone. \
\
In the price range you are thinking about there are many options. YOu have Dupont you can think about as well. And if you are looking for a truly hand made instrument you should contact Bob Holo as well. Hands down his guitars are my favorite. I would strongly suggest trying as many guitars as you can. At this price point you want to be sure that you are getting what you want. Where are you located? If you at all close to my shop you are more then welcome to come and try out my Holo and anything else I might have in the shop at that time. If you want to talk on the phone about all this that might be a good thing to do at some point. Email can be hard when talking about tone... Not that the phone is much better but it's nice to talk on the phone some times... Give me a call and we can talk more about what you are looking for as far as feel of the guitar and over all tone. \
\
Here are all my numbers:\
shop 800#: 1-888-535-9414\
my bench number: 253-759-1318\
my cell: 253-208-4034\
My direct email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
 \
[quote=\"peterp\"]hi josh -\
thanks so much for all of your helpful advice.\
i suggested to my student that he purchase a d-500 from django books\
& get the custom bridge.\
\
sorry to bother you again but i have a question & need some perspective.\
i am interested in purchasing a 14 fret\, short scale (640) gypsy guitar\
& am considering several possibilities:\
the delle arte anouman 14 fret\
the dell arte hommage 14 fret\
the shelley park elan 14\
(the hommage & elan are both maple back & sides)\
\
your opinion on the relative merits  of these instruments/makers\
-- particularly related to their short scale  guitars \
would be invaluable & deeply appreciated.\
\
best wishes & regards\,\
peter parcek[/quote]",9610,"BBCode","2008-04-14 09:49:10"
9613,1133,"Hey Andreas !\
\
I just had two quick questions to ask you :\
\
- I saw that you put one photograph of you and Bireli on the forum from the Django Symphonique concert in Paris in September ; would you have any more pictures from that great gig?\
\
- I know you're coming to Tours next week\, and I live there. What date is it again? If you have a few minutes to grant me\, maybe we could play\, if you want.\
Could you tell me\, no pressure\, the hours at which you'd be free to play?\
\
Really\, there's no pressure!\
\
Bye\
\
gatsby  8)",9613,"BBCode","2008-04-15 05:57:13"
9614,1133,"Hi\, I'm Gatsby\, from the forum !\
\
I just reread the post on Django Symphonique in which you said you had taken some pictures at the concert.\
I was there too\, and I'd really like to see some pictures... Is there any chance that you could send me some (especially with Biréli on them)?\
\
If you can\, here's my email address : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aeg3@sfu.ca\">aeg3@sfu.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you can't\, thats no big deal !\
\
Thanks! Bye\
\
gatsby  :D",9614,"BBCode","2008-04-15 06:35:54"
9615,1133,"Hey Andreas !\
\
I just had two quick questions to ask you :\
\
- I saw that you put one photograph of you and Bireli on the forum from the Django Symphonique concert in Paris in September ; would you have any more pictures from that great gig?\
\
- I know you're coming to Tours next week\, and I live there. What date is it again? If you have a few minutes to grant me\, maybe we could play\, if you want.\
Could you tell me\, no pressure\, the hours at which you'd be free to play?\
\
Really\, there's no pressure!\
\
Bye\
\
gatsby  8)",9615,"BBCode","2008-04-15 05:57:13"
9616,1133,"Hi\, I'm Gatsby\, from the forum !\
\
I just reread the post on Django Symphonique in which you said you had taken some pictures at the concert.\
I was there too\, and I'd really like to see some pictures... Is there any chance that you could send me some (especially with Biréli on them)?\
\
If you can\, here's my email address : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aeg3@sfu.ca\">aeg3@sfu.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you can't\, thats no big deal !\
\
Thanks! Bye\
\
gatsby  :D",9615,"BBCode","2008-04-15 06:35:54"
9617,1518,"Hi\,\
\
which e-mail did you use for your Selmer 607 order ?\
\
The only pending order I have (I don't know if it's you\, that why I need your e-mail) have the funds pending on the customer side.\
\
Regards\
\
André",9617,"BBCode","2008-04-15 13:24:02"
9618,1518,"Hi\,\
\
which e-mail did you use for your Selmer 607 order ?\
\
The only pending order I have (I don't know if it's you\, that why I need your e-mail) have the funds pending on the customer side.\
\
Regards\
\
André",9618,"BBCode","2008-04-15 13:24:02"
9619,181,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vicwong@gmail.com\">vicwong@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks for checking! I'm trying to figure out if it's my fault. I think this happened once before with my paypal account.\
\
-v",9617,"BBCode","2008-04-15 13:26:02"
9620,181,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vicwong@gmail.com\">vicwong@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks for checking! I'm trying to figure out if it's my fault. I think this happened once before with my paypal account.\
\
-v",9620,"BBCode","2008-04-15 13:26:02"
9621,1518,"Hi\,\
\
I confirm the issue is on your side\, funds have to be 'compensated' (in PayPal terms\, whatever that means...) from your bank account.\
\
It would be kind to edit your post on DjangoBooks forum\, and please remove my email address.\
\
Hope you'll clear this out so you can download the album quickly.\
\
Regards\
\
André",9617,"BBCode","2008-04-15 13:49:18"
9622,1518,"Hi\,\
\
I confirm the issue is on your side\, funds have to be 'compensated' (in PayPal terms\, whatever that means...) from your bank account.\
\
It would be kind to edit your post on DjangoBooks forum\, and please remove my email address.\
\
Hope you'll clear this out so you can download the album quickly.\
\
Regards\
\
André",9618,"BBCode","2008-04-15 13:49:18"
9623,181,"Hi Andre\, \
\
It looks like because I use Paypal Echeck\, it takes 3-5 days to clear. \
\
Can I cancel the order\, then try with a credit card?\
\
Sorry about posting your email address\, I didn't notice it was in that message. It has been removed.\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",9617,"BBCode","2008-04-15 14:01:16"
9624,1518,"Hi Michael\,\
\
DjangoStation sold 15 copies the first morning... Sure you want to stick to 20? \
\
Taking the current exchange rate into account + shipping cost a $10/cd isn't exactly a killer deal for me\, so I'd rather not ship small amount of CD's every two weeks or so...\
\
I'm coming to the States in about 2 weeks\, so I think I'll ship the CD's from there.\
\
Let me know.\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9428,"BBCode","2008-04-15 01:19:14"
9625,9,"Hi Andre...CD sales are very slow in the US. I think 20 may actually be too many. But I'll try\, you never know.\
\
Also\, since so many people are downloading it I think sales will tougher.\
\
Even Bireli's CDs only sell a dozen or so a year via djangobooks. People just don't buy CDs very much these days....we used to sell a lot more 5 years ago.\
\
'm",9429,"BBCode","2008-04-15 14:11:45"
9626,181,"Hi Andre\, \
\
It looks like because I use Paypal Echeck\, it takes 3-5 days to clear. \
\
Can I cancel the order\, then try with a credit card?\
\
Sorry about posting your email address\, I didn't notice it was in that message. It has been removed.\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",9620,"BBCode","2008-04-15 14:01:16"
9628,1518,"I can't cancel the order on my side... See what you can do in your Paypal account.\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9617,"BBCode","2008-04-15 14:17:14"
9629,1518,"I can't cancel the order on my side... See what you can do in your Paypal account.\
\
Cheers\
\
André",9618,"BBCode","2008-04-15 14:17:14"
9631,181,"Hi Anre\,\
\
I spoke to Paypal on the phone. They said that I can't cancel the payment\, but you can. I told them that you already tried to without any luck. Then they said they would email me instructions on how to do it... which didn't happen. Useless\, as usual.\
\
Unfortunately\, I guess I have no choice but to wait a few days. \
\
Thanks for the help! Looking forward to hearing the CD.\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",9617,"BBCode","2008-04-15 20:16:06"
9632,181,"Hi Anre\,\
\
I spoke to Paypal on the phone. They said that I can't cancel the payment\, but you can. I told them that you already tried to without any luck. Then they said they would email me instructions on how to do it... which didn't happen. Useless\, as usual.\
\
Unfortunately\, I guess I have no choice but to wait a few days. \
\
Thanks for the help! Looking forward to hearing the CD.\
\
Best\,\
\
Vic",9620,"BBCode","2008-04-15 20:16:06"
9637,252,"Hi Rocky\,\
\
What's the best time & number to reach you. I want to make sure I understand what you're looking for & the frets etc. I won't start building for a few more weeks\, so there's no huge hurry - but whenever is convenient for you.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Bob",9637,"BBCode","2008-04-16 12:18:34"
9640,155,"Marc Schwartz\
419 Woodland Way\
Santa Cruz\, CA 95060\
\
Would you like a check? Credit card? (I hate losing 3% to the banks!)\, Paypal? You tell me.\
\
How do you like your  Clarus/RE rig?  I used the Clarus/RE combo with a Dyn-G on the Favino (I'm loving that guitar!) at the Djangofest benefit concert and was quite pleased.\
\
What are you playing these days? The Benedetto? The Gitane? It looks like all your high end Gypsy guitars are gone. What's next?\
\
Between the Favino and the D'Angelico\, my GAS is cured. Finally!  \
\
Let me know how you want to be paid and thanks again!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",9077,"BBCode","2008-04-16 12:37:25"
9648,155,"The check is in the mail.\
\
Let me know when the Clarus ships. (Tracking #?)\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",9077,"BBCode","2008-04-16 16:26:39"
9653,252,"Vic\,\
\
I heard you played the prototype. It came from a conversation w/ Mathieu Chatelain when he came through Portland. He said he loved cedar and that it gave a special tone. I got to thinking about it and cedar is used on classical instruments - and the Maccaferri was inspired by a classical instrument (at least in part) and no one has really explored the boundary between classical and gypsy guitars - though some have explored the boundary between archtops and gypsy guitars - and I think a person would probably be fairly accurate in saying that many modern gypsy guitars are in some ways borrowing from flat-top guitars. \
\
It's not my standard fare\, but I was pretty happy with the way it came out so I sent it down to Jack to see what he thought. So... do you think it has promise? Do you think I should keep working in that general direction and/or what elements of it would you keep/change? \
\
PS: I hear it got shimmed \"way up\" at some point - I don't know what that means exactly but I hope you got to play it with something near the intended action of about 2.8mm / 2.5mm because that's all the action it needs to bark - it was intended to be very dynamic with light strings and a light touch though I suppose it would do Ok with any reasonable action.\
\
-Bob",9653,"BBCode","2008-04-16 23:08:33"
9658,447,"Dear Jack:\
Thanks for the reply. You did not get the 14 fret D hole at instrumentalley.com by any chance did you?\
Thanks\, Bob",9658,"BBCode","2008-04-17 04:39:28"
9665,351,"Hi Chubby!\
\
I only noticed your message now!! Thanks a lot for the invitation!! I appreciate a lot!\
But St-Louis is a bit far from Indianapolis!! The distance is almost half the size of my country!! \
Have a nice cd release show!!\
\
Thanks again and you are very welcome if you ever come to East of France!!\
\
Favino881 \
\
[quote=\"Chubby\"]Hello Favino 881\,  Gary Hunt here in St Louis MO.  Not far from Indianapolis.\
\
I have a group that is playing a cd release show on April 20th in St Louis\
\
Check out  Swingdeville.com  and   Swing Deville my space  for info and \
\
some audio clips\
\
There is some Gypsy Jazz in Indianapolis\,  I can try and find out more info for you.\
\
If you come to St L we could play some music and we would welcome you here.\
\
Best\,\
g[/quote]",9478,"BBCode","2008-04-17 13:53:15"
9666,181,"Hi Bob\, \
\
I didn't spend too much time with it\, and it was backstage in a noisy room full of people talking and playing guitars. \
\
But the first thing that struck me about it was that it was probably the loudest gypsy jazz guitar I have ever played. It was also the lightest (in weight). I also liked how the top of headstock had a bit of an angle to it on the top like old busatos.\
\
I don't know anything about wood\, but I thought the guitar was aesthetically less attractive than other handmade guitars in the gypsy jazz world. The fretboard had a coarseness to it that made it less comfortable to play than others. Of course that could have also been the action.\
\
It was ultra-shimmed when I played it. Not sure who did that. However at some point Paul Gruen removed them. I didn't get to play it with the lowered action. I like high action\, if the tone is good. Makes me feel like I have to work hard to get what I want\, a good lesson for anybody.\
\
Anyway\, it definitely made an impression on folks... and I could tell a lot of people were impressed with it and there was a bit of a buzz throughout the night. \
\
My friend Jason Vanderford plays rhythm guitar for the Hot Club of San Francisco and he really enjoyed it. He actually emailed me about it the following day.\
\
-v",9666,"BBCode","2008-04-17 00:44:03"
9668,252,"Thanks Vic\
\
Yeah - I have to get the cosmetic thing sorted out. I'm pretty hardcore into the sound of them - the acoustic engineer in me rearing its ugly head (pun intended) so I pick wood that has the acoustical properties I'm looking for and sometimes it's not very aesthetically pleasing. Thank you - you're right - I have to find balance there or risk being seen as a midgrade luthier. It is the package - sound and looks. Most luthiers come at the craft from an artisan's standpoint and spend their time learning why the design works. I'm approaching it from an engineer's standpoint and spending time trying to undertand how the aesthetics work... oh well ... I'm a nerd - C'est La vie. After 40+ years of nerdville I'm at peace with it. :)  \
\
Seriously though - thanks for the feedback. Both my ears are wide open and I will take your advice to heart and use it to continue to improve.\
\
Paypal should be OK'ing your Selmer607 download any day now. You will enjoy that. It is fresh blood - and I'm glad for that. From time to time I hear people predict the peaking of Gypsy Jazz but I don't think it's going to be a problem. It may ease back a little from here - but I believe there is now sufficient momentum for it to grow and evolve. You look at these young Selmer607 guys from France who are paying respect to their roots but moving beyond them in interesting ways. Over here in the states We have transplants like Wrembel and Oberg & Bergara who are bringing in very relevant and interesting material to the genre - and right on their heels a crop of talent emerging like you & Jason & Annie & Sammo. Within three to five years we have the potential for a hell of a Gypsy Jazz scene in this country that has some depth and breadth to it and is alive and growing as an artform... which is important because if art doesn't grow it dies - or at least it subsides only to resurface later as it is rediscovered. I'm looking forward to seeing it all unfold.",9653,"BBCode","2008-04-17 16:19:00"
9672,351,"Hi Chubby!\
\
I only noticed your message now!! Thanks a lot for the invitation!! I appreciate a lot!\
But St-Louis is a bit far from Indianapolis!! The distance is almost half the size of my country!! \
Have a nice cd release show!!\
\
Thanks again and you are very welcome if you ever come to East of France!!\
\
Favino881 \
\
[quote=\"Chubby\"]Hello Favino 881\,  Gary Hunt here in St Louis MO.  Not far from Indianapolis.\
\
I have a group that is playing a cd release show on April 20th in St Louis\
\
Check out  Swingdeville.com  and   Swing Deville my space  for info and \
\
some audio clips\
\
There is some Gypsy Jazz in Indianapolis\,  I can try and find out more info for you.\
\
If you come to St L we could play some music and we would welcome you here.\
\
Best\,\
g[/quote]",9672,"BBCode","2008-04-17 13:53:15"
9673,1006,"It is only about a three to four hour drive to St. Louis\,  if you feel like getting wild come on over\,  should be a fun time.\
g[/i]",9478,"BBCode","2008-04-17 16:48:59"
9678,1006,"It is only about a three to four hour drive to St. Louis\,  if you feel like getting wild come on over\,  should be a fun time.\
g[/i]",9494,"BBCode","2008-04-17 16:48:59"
9680,647,"Thanks\, it arrived a few days ago in great condition\, and I've been spending a few hours a night with it! Now the only one in the series I'm missing is book # 5.",9498,"BBCode","2008-04-18 15:45:41"
9681,928,"hi bill -\
hope this finds you well.\
i am considering purchasing a dg-340 &\
was hoping to get your thoughts on it if you have the time.\
\
i am curious about&#058;\
the neck shape/size\
playability\
tone\
volume (cut\, bark)\
build quality\
etc.\
\
your  thoughts & perspectives  would be much appreciated.\
\
best regards\,\
peter",9681,"BBCode","2008-04-19 04:45:02"
9682,928,"hi bill -\
hope this finds you well.\
i am considering purchasing a dg-340 &\
was hoping to get your thoughts on it if you have the time.\
\
i am curious about&#058;\
the neck shape/size\
playability\
tone\
volume (cut\, bark)\
build quality\
etc.\
\
your  thoughts & perspectives  would be much appreciated.\
\
best regards\,\
peter",9682,"BBCode","2008-04-19 04:45:02"
9683,1558,"Hi Peter\,\
\
I did order the DG-340 from DjangoBooks\, a lovely box with a really cool ebony fretboard.  Currently it seems to be Michael Horowitz's favorite Django petite bouche guitar under $2000.  Unfortunately\, it was not in the warehouse and\, after a month's wait\, I became concerned that it wouldn't be in by the end of April\, or even in time for Django in June.  (Michael had assured me that it would\, however.)  Meanwhile\, the new Dell'Arte Pigalle model was sitting on Josh's bench and he told me that this batch of Asian-made Dell'Artes was a big improvement over their previous shipment\, so I opted to change my order.  I love the look of the 340\, but wasn't particularly enthused about having Stephane Wrembel's name on the headstock\, great player though he is.   The more I thought about it\, the more I wanted a guitar that was more of an authentic-looking Selmer replica\, without all the custom flash.   I'm keeping my fingers crossed\, as it is due to be delivered here on Wednesday.    \
\
There seems to have been some concern over the volume and wetness of the Gitane DG 340\, but Michael had changed his opinion after playing one of the new ones.  He told me that Saga has finally 'gotten it right' and is making great guitars and the 340 is a 'BLT.'  (Bright\, Light and Tight.)  Josh says it really depends on what you want   But I don't believe Michael or Josh would intentionally recommend or sell a bad guitar.  I wouldn't buy a Music Link Dell'Arte or a Saga from anyone else. \
\
Anyway\, I had posed the same question to others.  Two forum members in Europe were very enthusiastic about the DG-340s they had received from Django.  If those living in the land of Maurice Dupont buy a Gitane from Seattle\, that says a lot!  I think that Josh's custom setup and upgraded bridge makes a huge difference\, whether you have a Gitane or a Dell'Arte.\
\
And\, as Kuno had told me in a recent message on MySpace\, with these Selmer-style guitars\, it's always a crapshoot.    \
\
Hope this helps and good luck!\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",9681,"BBCode","2008-04-19 06:31:22"
9684,1558,"Hi Peter\,\
\
I did order the DG-340 from DjangoBooks\, a lovely box with a really cool ebony fretboard.  Currently it seems to be Michael Horowitz's favorite Django petite bouche guitar under $2000.  Unfortunately\, it was not in the warehouse and\, after a month's wait\, I became concerned that it wouldn't be in by the end of April\, or even in time for Django in June.  (Michael had assured me that it would\, however.)  Meanwhile\, the new Dell'Arte Pigalle model was sitting on Josh's bench and he told me that this batch of Asian-made Dell'Artes was a big improvement over their previous shipment\, so I opted to change my order.  I love the look of the 340\, but wasn't particularly enthused about having Stephane Wrembel's name on the headstock\, great player though he is.   The more I thought about it\, the more I wanted a guitar that was more of an authentic-looking Selmer replica\, without all the custom flash.   I'm keeping my fingers crossed\, as it is due to be delivered here on Wednesday.    \
\
There seems to have been some concern over the volume and wetness of the Gitane DG 340\, but Michael had changed his opinion after playing one of the new ones.  He told me that Saga has finally 'gotten it right' and is making great guitars and the 340 is a 'BLT.'  (Bright\, Light and Tight.)  Josh says it really depends on what you want   But I don't believe Michael or Josh would intentionally recommend or sell a bad guitar.  I wouldn't buy a Music Link Dell'Arte or a Saga from anyone else. \
\
Anyway\, I had posed the same question to others.  Two forum members in Europe were very enthusiastic about the DG-340s they had received from Django.  If those living in the land of Maurice Dupont buy a Gitane from Seattle\, that says a lot!  I think that Josh's custom setup and upgraded bridge makes a huge difference\, whether you have a Gitane or a Dell'Arte.\
\
And\, as Kuno had told me in a recent message on MySpace\, with these Selmer-style guitars\, it's always a crapshoot.    \
\
Hope this helps and good luck!\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",9684,"BBCode","2008-04-19 06:31:22"
9685,1596,"Hi\, I am guitar player in FLG. I am looking to meet someone with some Manouche know how in the flagstaff area. Can you help out?",9685,"BBCode","2008-04-19 20:55:50"
9686,1596,"Hi\, I am guitar player in FLG. I am looking to meet someone with some Manouche know how in the flagstaff area. Can you help out?",9686,"BBCode","2008-04-19 20:55:50"
9687,645,"Our bass player Armand lives up there. He plays regularly with a trio as well\, major swing is the name they use. Send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chuck@duozona.com\">chuck@duozona.com</a><!-- e --> and I can put you in touch with them. \
\
We rehearse up there a lot during the summer (too hot in Phoenix) so we will be up there this summer. We will play a concert for the Grand Canyon Guitar Society\, most likey at the Coconino Center for the Arts\, looking at next February.\
\
-Chuck",9685,"BBCode","2008-04-19 21:05:26"
9690,645,"Our bass player Armand lives up there. He plays regularly with a trio as well\, major swing is the name they use. Send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chuck@duozona.com\">chuck@duozona.com</a><!-- e --> and I can put you in touch with them. \
\
We rehearse up there a lot during the summer (too hot in Phoenix) so we will be up there this summer. We will play a concert for the Grand Canyon Guitar Society\, most likey at the Coconino Center for the Arts\, looking at next February.\
\
-Chuck",9690,"BBCode","2008-04-19 21:05:26"
9691,447,"Thanks Jack. I tried to get one of his\, and I called him to no reply. He was sold out within hours. I should have ordered online immediately from him. I appreciate you always being so helpful.\
\
Bob\
djambossa.com",9658,"BBCode","2008-04-20 07:32:22"
9692,125,"Hey\,\
Sorry for the late reply\, I've been in Italy.\
\
I don't have any other photos from Symphonic Django other than those on the djangoanniversary.com site...\
\
Call me on Thursday and we'll meet up and talk and hopefully play. +46706726112\
\
Regards Andreas",9613,"BBCode","2008-04-20 18:07:06"
9695,125,"Hey\,\
Sorry for the late reply\, I've been in Italy.\
\
I don't have any other photos from Symphonic Django other than those on the djangoanniversary.com site...\
\
Call me on Thursday and we'll meet up and talk and hopefully play. +46706726112\
\
Regards Andreas",9695,"BBCode","2008-04-20 18:07:06"
9696,1133,"hey Andreas !\
\
thanks for your reply !\
\
I'll try and call you on Thursday?\
\
Could tell me what your program is? like do you organize a masterclass\, have a concert? when would be best for you to play : afternoon? evening?\
\
I hope we can meet !  :D \
\
Bye! \
\
gatsby (Antoine)",9613,"BBCode","2008-04-20 23:46:23"
9699,1133,"hey Andreas !\
\
thanks for your reply !\
\
I'll try and call you on Thursday?\
\
Could tell me what your program is? like do you organize a masterclass\, have a concert? when would be best for you to play : afternoon? evening?\
\
I hope we can meet !  :D \
\
Bye! \
\
gatsby (Antoine)",9615,"BBCode","2008-04-20 23:46:23"
9700,125,"Hey\,\
I think it's best in between the masterclass and the concert\, during the afternoon. All the best\
Andreas",9613,"BBCode","2008-04-21 00:22:17"
9701,125,"Hey\,\
I think it's best in between the masterclass and the concert\, during the afternoon. All the best\
Andreas",9695,"BBCode","2008-04-21 00:22:17"
9702,1133,"Ok !\
I think I'll be free around 4pm\, because I have a little exam before !\
\
So I guess somewhere between 4pm and your gig?\
\
Where is the masterclass\, exactly? do you know the place?",9613,"BBCode","2008-04-21 01:11:37"
9703,1133,"Ok !\
I think I'll be free around 4pm\, because I have a little exam before !\
\
So I guess somewhere between 4pm and your gig?\
\
Where is the masterclass\, exactly? do you know the place?",9615,"BBCode","2008-04-21 01:11:37"
9708,1598,"Hi\,\
Michael Horowitz suggested that I contact you. I would like to buy a CC pickup and mount it in an Eastman arch top.  I was wondering which of the 3 pickup models would be the best one to use.  Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Frank",9708,"BBCode","2008-04-21 10:31:54"
9710,155,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I got a chance to really play your guitar today (it is now in Jason Vanderford of The Hot Club of San Francisco's possession) and have some comments:\
\
1. It is very light (I prefer a little more weight for balancing in the lap)\
2. It is very loud (A definite plus\, you could play many small venues with this guitar unamplified\, NO PROBLEM!)\
3. The tone is not particularly complex (very light on the mids\, a lot of Gypsy jazz guys will like this\, I prefer more mids\, that's why I like JP Favino's and Shelly Park's guitars)\
4. The volume is uneven (A and low E strings have significantly less volume than the top 4)\
5. The fit and finish is not first rate quality.\
6. Cedar is a soft wood and will look very abused on a Gypsy jazz guitar.\
7. I think and adjustable truss rod will be better for you (less warranty problems.)\
\
I liked it a lot more than the guitars I played at Langley last year. You are evolving! Much of what I didn't like\, other guys will. The fit and finish issues and the unbalanced volume will have to be solved if you are going to get over $1\,500 for these.\
\
You are entering a pretty crowded market that is very small (and saturated). I wouldn't want to be doing this to live if I were you. \
\
There you have it.\
\
I hope my comments are helpful.",9566,"BBCode","2008-04-21 16:57:46"
9715,934,"Bob\
I understand we have a friend in common! The one and only Bruce Harvey...he's been my wood source for years\, and I see him on and off when he's in town\,we recently did some playing together at a friends wedding...he's crazy fun.  I've been building archtops for a while and recently started attempts at gypsy guits\, but was sidelined with carpal tunnel surgery in both hands(difficult for a guy that makes his living playing guitar). I hope i can pick your brain sometime.\
Thanks\
Rich D \
\
I think we chatted at DJNW06\, I think I sat by you at Oberg's show??",9715,"BBCode","2008-04-21 21:00:07"
9716,252,"There is another Daigle on the board and I wrote him a note here a while back... he said: \"I don't know any Bruce Harvie - but you make him sound like a hell of a nice guy.\"\
\
;)\
\
Wrong Daigle.\
\
Here's the first thing that comes into my brain for the picking... don't use the Collins book if you like your fingertips...\
\
Sorry... that was said *somewhat* jokingly. Holy cow... some of the things in there just sent shudders down my spine - particularly his method for bare-handing the roundover of the lining on a shaper table. I've had a 1.5 horse P&C router cut loose on a neck and make it most of the way through... I can't even imagine what it'd do to a hand and I'm not sure I want to...\
\
-Bob",9716,"BBCode","2008-04-22 00:04:44"
9719,1389,"Hi John\,\
\
I do apologize if this is in any way obtrusive or inappropriate\, and feel free to respond appropriately if that is the case. This is particularly true because as a soon to be applicant of your university\, I don’t want you to feel as if I am trying to gain an advantage\, which I am really not. You simply seem to be the most fit person to approach with my dilemma\, seeing as it is to do with jazz and ethnic mandolin. \
\
I am a high school student finishing my last year of school in Italy\, and\, having until recently believed that I will end up spending the next three years of my life serving the compulsory  military service in my home country of Israel\, I have not applied to anything. So\, due to an unexpected turn of events\, I am now finding myself having to applying to Berklee for early 2009\, and having to prepare my audition VERY quickly.\
\
I looked through the site and it seems like mandolins and guitars are both allowed. Therein lies my problem. I have been solely a guitarist for years\, and recently\, have found myself more and more attracted to the sound of acoustic jazz\, gypsy jazz\, ethnic jazz\, and ethnic music in general. My approach towards music is all about the merging of these aspects\, feelings\, and emotions uniquely present in all styles. And therefore\, I decided to pick up a mandolin a few months ago\, thanks mostly to the encouragement you gave Gypsy Jazz mandolin players on the forum. And now\, applying to Berklee\, I feel like in order to portray what music really means to me\, I’d have to audition with my mandolin.\
\
Yet\, I am new to this. I wouldn’t be able to play any of the standard bluegrass that I would expect an American crowd would expect\, and\, the main problem\, my jazz improvisations would be sub standard\, or at the very least minimalistic.\
 \
To cut to the chase- would it be possible to present a piece with my mandolin\, and then take out a guitar for the rest?   And would this do me any favors\, or simply harm my case? \
\
Again\, I do realize that this is perhaps circumventing a set bureaucracy for those seeking information\, and I do not intend to abuse this forum ‘s existence. If\, however\, you are comfortable with responding to my questions\, I thank you in advance.",9719,"BBCode","2008-04-22 09:12:24"
9724,1357,"I saw your post and just wanted to let you know\, I'm moving to Hawaii this week and will also be looking for guys playing Django's music. If you ever move out there or visit\, write me... <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Emmett76@gmail.com\">Emmett76@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I think the gypsy style will blend perfectly with the hawaiian style the way jazz does... \
\
\
best\, \
\
Emmett",9724,"BBCode","2008-04-22 16:26:39"
9725,1357,"I saw your post and just wanted to let you know\, I'm moving to Hawaii this week and will also be looking for guys playing Django's music. If you ever move out there or visit\, write me... <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Emmett76@gmail.com\">Emmett76@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I think the gypsy style will blend perfectly with the hawaiian style the way jazz does... \
\
\
best\, \
\
Emmett",9725,"BBCode","2008-04-22 16:26:39"
9726,307,"Hi Emmet ~\
\
Thanks so much for the email and I will definitely keep your email account. It looks like my wife and I won't be moving there for sevreal years as we will go to school here locally and then possibly move to the Big Island later down the road. \
\
I stayed for 6 days in Oahu and checked things out but the traffic\, and job market just seemed too much of a drastic change for both of us. Though I loved the East side with Kailua and everything east of Waikiki\, the central and west side were too suburban for me. \
\
The Big Island was more our vibe as there are less people and more of a small town feeling\, please it's a larger space to roam around. Oahu did have some great breachs\, nice people\, and a big city feel\, but as we are already in San Francisco and established with jobs/music work\, I realized it would be too much a change and a big risk to implant our lives into Oahu.\
\
Hope you are doing well and looking forward to playing sometime! If you are ever in SF please let us know!\
\
Thanks again & Sincerely\,\
Alex",9724,"BBCode","2008-04-22 16:43:43"
9727,311,"Hey Vic\,\
I listened to your playing on your myspace\, Wow! you are really good!! You got that Rosenberg thing going.\
\
Denis videos are all excellent\, really\, but judging from your playing maybe you'd be only really interested in vol 3 which covers advanced concepts like whole tone\, diminished scales\, the altered and symmetric augmented scales\, timing concepts\, etc. with lots of more outside sounding licks.\
Vol. 1 and 2 are much more basic covering simple chords and chord progressions you probably know all that already\, and volume 4 is a recap of most things covered\, though a lot of vol 3 is not in there.\
If you can afford it get the whole series\, but otherwise just get the third one.\
\
Anyway just thought I write and tell you about that.\
\
All my best\,\
Enrique",9727,"BBCode","2008-04-22 18:20:34"
9729,307,"Hi Emmet ~\
\
Thanks so much for the email and I will definitely keep your email account. It looks like my wife and I won't be moving there for sevreal years as we will go to school here locally and then possibly move to the Big Island later down the road. \
\
I stayed for 6 days in Oahu and checked things out but the traffic\, and job market just seemed too much of a drastic change for both of us. Though I loved the East side with Kailua and everything east of Waikiki\, the central and west side were too suburban for me. \
\
The Big Island was more our vibe as there are less people and more of a small town feeling\, please it's a larger space to roam around. Oahu did have some great breachs\, nice people\, and a big city feel\, but as we are already in San Francisco and established with jobs/music work\, I realized it would be too much a change and a big risk to implant our lives into Oahu.\
\
Hope you are doing well and looking forward to playing sometime! If you are ever in SF please let us know!\
\
Thanks again & Sincerely\,\
Alex",9729,"BBCode","2008-04-22 16:43:43"
9732,934,"yeah there are ALOT of problems with the book and it seemed that shortly after the release of the book\, he changed the way he did alot of the building!\
\
I thought the same about the \"using a router to chamfer the liner\" good grief!\
\
I got the DVDs and only 4 out 10 will actually play correctly! \
\
Question for ya: Do you use a single radius back\, or the compound radius ala the top?  in the Collins book he did a compound top\, and 20in back\, but now he's using the same compound radius dish to do his top and back...wondering what your thoughts were on that?",9715,"BBCode","2008-04-22 09:58:32"
9733,252,"Definitely compound - I measured off of the Charle plan for the back.",9716,"BBCode","2008-04-22 21:30:49"
9738,1275,"Hello Tollundmanden\,\
\
I see that you bought the music link Dell Arte D-hole.\
Is it a good guitar?\
\
Thanks\
\
Constantine",9738,"BBCode","2008-04-23 11:25:38"
9744,155,"Got the Clarus.\
\
Thanks!  My series II will go out ob E-bay this weekend.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
marc",9077,"BBCode","2008-04-23 16:33:05"
9747,1313,"Hi.\
\
This is my first Selmac type guitar so I don't have a lot to base my opinion on. It's a very loud guitar\, with an open sound compared to my friend's dg-250. \
\
There are some things with the build quality I wish was better. The fretboard  'bends' slightly at around the 16th fret resulting in the a dramatic rise in the action as the fretboard doesn't run completely parallel to the strings. I primarily use the guitar for rhythm\, so it isn't critical for the playability. It is a bit annoying though. The tuners could also be better\, I can feel some 'bumps' in them when putting on new strings. \
\
I contacted Allain Cola with these issues and he has been very friendly in trying to fix the problems. He told me that they had some issues with the early models\, also the reason why they were so hard to come by\, but they were fixing the problems on the next run of the guitars.\
\
All in all\, if you're interested in these guitars I would recommend that you try before you buy. I didn't have the chance to do so as I live across the Atlantic. It's not a bad guitar and I'm happy that I bought it\, it does have a good tone and the neck is beefier than on the dg-500\, which is what i was looking for.\
\
I hope this helps you.\
\
Best regards \
\
Jon",9747,"BBCode","2008-04-23 14:53:09"
9749,252,"Change of heart maybe - I heard he was done with the whole thing and then I was at a supplier when I saw some custom inlay work for headstocks of his new guitars under his name. Probably they patched it up. They've known each other a while - I shouldn't have said anything about it. Ah well\, not the first or last mistake I'll ever make in life ;)",9749,"BBCode","2008-04-23 18:14:07"
9750,934,"Any tips on installing truss rods? 2 way? have you had better luck with any in particular?",9715,"BBCode","2008-04-23 08:54:24"
9751,252,"No - I don't use them. Someday I'll have to get hip to trussrods.",9716,"BBCode","2008-04-23 18:14:57"
9752,1202,"i have a shelly park montmartre in 'like new' cond.  i am in no. idaho near the canadian border(creston).  $2700.00    ph.#208-263-9848\
     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",9247,"BBCode","2008-04-23 18:29:52"
9755,1275,"Thank you Jon for your detailed response.  I had been considering this guitar and your observations are very helpful.  Good luck to you in your gypsy travels\, just try not to steal and chickens!\
\
thanks - Con",9738,"BBCode","2008-04-24 09:37:24"
9758,25,"Hi Ben:\
This is just to let you know I got your check for $300. Thanks so much. That leaves a balance of $390 (with food included). You can send that any time before May 10th.\
\
Could you please give me an email address and phone number for my records so I can contact you directly if I need to?\
\
Thanks!\
~A",5315,"BBCode","2008-04-25 04:06:41"
9759,248,"Andrew\,\
Sure\,\
622 president street\, apt 3\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\
646-872-4435\
b.",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-25 04:33:23"
9763,417,"[url]I'm working on a transcription of \"La Gitane\" and encountered a problem when it comes to the rhythm in the first bar (the beginning of the main phrase). Tchan-Tchou's playing on the 1960 recording is very free\, so I compared with Stochelo Rosenberg and Joscho Stephan\, as both play very accurate. \
\
I also have two transcriptions\, but I don't like their versions. \
\
So\, please Michael\, Dennis\, Andreas and all other folks on this forum vote for the most accurate version in the attached PDF-file. \
\
Thank you all! \
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4614]viewtopic.php?t=4614[/url][/url]",9763,"BBCode","2008-04-25 06:22:52"
9765,417,"I'm working on a transcription of \"La Gitane\" and encountered a problem when it comes to the rhythm in the first bar (the beginning of the main phrase). Tchan-Tchou's playing on the 1960 recording is very free\, so I compared with Stochelo Rosenberg and Joscho Stephan\, as both play very accurate. \
\
I also have two transcriptions\, but I don't like their versions. \
\
So\, please Michael\, Dennis\, Andreas and all other folks on this forum vote for the most accurate version in the attached PDF-file. \
\
Thank you all! \
\
[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4614[/url]",9765,"BBCode","2008-04-25 06:23:25"
9766,417,"I'm working on a transcription of \"La Gitane\" and encountered a problem when it comes to the rhythm in the first bar (the beginning of the main phrase). Tchan-Tchou's playing on the 1960 recording is very free\, so I compared with Stochelo Rosenberg and Joscho Stephan\, as both play very accurate. \
\
I also have two transcriptions\, but I don't like their versions. \
\
So\, please Michael\, Dennis\, Andreas and all other folks on this forum vote for the most accurate version in the attached PDF-file. \
\
Thank you all! \
\
[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4614[/url]",9765,"BBCode","2008-04-25 06:21:54"
9771,25,"Thanks Ben...how 'bout your email address.\
~A",5315,"BBCode","2008-04-25 04:47:54"
9772,248,"oh\, right!\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood98@gmail.com\">bbwood98@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@67wine.com\">ben@67wine.com</a><!-- e -->\, that should be enough\, right?\
So\, What about teaching for you\, how much and what times- let me know- I'm happy to help in any way I can!\
B.",9409,"BBCode","2008-04-25 18:52:23"
9773,9,"Hi Brandon...thanks for the info about Busato! That's the most bio I've ever heard related to him. what is your source for that info?\
\
thanks\,\
\
'm",9773,"BBCode","2008-04-26 10:36:45"
9774,647,"Hi\, I bought a Dupont MC 50 a few years ago and had the same problem. I tried several different Dupont bridges\, ...I tried sheaves under the bridge\,....nothing really workrd to my satisfaction. As a last resort I sent the guitar up to Josh Hegg\, from Django Books\, who built a new bridge from scratch\, and did a fret treatment. Bingo! Never a buzz from then on\, and well worth the effort and cost\, because the guitar has such a beautiful tone.",9774,"BBCode","2008-04-26 10:38:21"
9775,647,"Hi\, I bought a Dupont MC 50 a few years ago and had the same problem. I tried several different Dupont bridges\, ...I tried sheaves under the bridge\,....nothing really workrd to my satisfaction. As a last resort I sent the guitar up to Josh Hegg\, from Django Books\, who built a new bridge from scratch\, and did a fret treatment. Bingo! Never a buzz from then on\, and well worth the effort and cost\, because the guitar has such a beautiful tone.",9775,"BBCode","2008-04-26 10:38:21"
9776,311,"Hey!\
Yes\, in fact the MD100 is an oval hole. MCs are 12 fret D-holes and MDCs are 14 fret D-holes.\
A little out of date but here's the Dupont site:\
[url=http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/]http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/[/url]\
\
There's a theory that says D-holes\, being faithful to Macaferri's design\, are easier to build and sound more consistent\, When Selmer and Macaferri parted ways\, The Selmer company not being luthiers but horn makers instead\, just changed the design enough to avoid paying Macaferri and in the process made it less perfect and a lot harder to build a great one. Some can be amazing but there's a lot of duds too. \
\
What you can do\, if you already have the money\, is just order that MDC100 and if you don't absolutely love it just send it back\, the most you have to lose is the shipping fare which is about $40-50 bucks. \
\
\
Please keep me posted.\
Best\,\
Enrique.",9776,"BBCode","2008-04-26 16:19:42"
9779,1287,"Thank you very much for the site and info. I don't have the money yet\, but I continue to save. After reading some opinions I think I'm fairly convinced on saving for the dupont if it's only 400-500 more than a minor swing",9779,"BBCode","2008-04-26 16:25:52"
9780,311,"Yes\, thats' a good way to go.\
\
Be sure to tell us all when you finally get your guitar.",9776,"BBCode","2008-04-26 16:29:42"
9785,155,"Hi Enrique\,\
\
I won't be at Django in June this year but DFNW 2008...Wow! The Rosenberg trio.  Save your money for that one. (We will be playing two shows with Mimi Fox).\
\
I'm glad you went the Dupont route. The only guitars worth trading up from a Gitane are Duponts or Favinos.\
\
I haven't set up a my space page yet but once I do\, I'll be sure to invite you as a friend!\
\
All the best\,\
\
Marc",9785,"BBCode","2008-04-26 17:57:52"
9787,953,"hi josh. \
\
I have gitane.  the jorgenson.  I had a luthier friend build me a replacement bridge and the tone is good.   The shape of the bridge isn't like that of a dupont..  it's more convex than concave.  It's got a great beefy punchy tone.\
\
what I'm wondering is If I got you to build me a bridge what would the characteristcs be?  I know this is mostly unprdictable\, but I'm wondering if I can sweeten up my tone to a more  traditional\,\, almost fapy tone.\
\
any thoughts.  \
\
we once talked on the phone before about bridges.  You said you could build me one with a bigtone fitted on the underside as to not hinder the acoustic tone and stray from the big tone quack.  \
\
if I was to get you to buld me a bridge what would the cost be?  wiht a pickup in this fashion?  could you send it to me in canada marked as a gift?  many thanks josh\
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Brett",9787,"BBCode","2008-04-26 18:57:26"
9791,606,"Dear Michael\,\
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I am currently borrowing a book written by Pierre Monichon with the truly inspired title \"L'accordeon\".   :lol:\
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But seriously\, it's a nice little book that goes into the history of free reed instruments.  As he was the inventor of the harmoneon he has a section in the book on concert accordion music\, and what I commented on in the post are really the only things he has to say about Busato and his family (from pages 125-126) ... there are also some other photos of Busato accordions.  I can give you slightly more info: Busato's daughter's names were Bruna and Anita\, and his brother-in-law's name was Segala.\
\
It is kind of odd that almost no info is out there on Busato\, yet there is some that turns up in an obscure out-of-print accordion book!\
\
Thanks for contacting me\, and I'll be at Django in June again\, so hopefully I'll see you there.\
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Best\,\
Brandon",9791,"BBCode","2008-04-27 08:46:24"
9793,1518,"Hi Michael\,\
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as planned\, I'm flying to NY this week\, so I'll be able to send you your CD's.\
\
After talking with the other people involved in this project we agreed on having a fixed euro price for export CD's\, which is 7 euro.\
\
Given the current exchange rate\, it is a little higher than the price we agreed on and I'm sorry for that. I'll send you an extra cd for the inconvenience.\
\
On a more cheerful note\, I'm glad to say that Selmer 607 will be playing at Samois just before Stochelo's closing concert on sunday june 29th. Maybe that will help you selling the CD's... :)\
\
If that's ok for you\, I can send you a PayPal request for payment. I would need your e-mail address for that.\
\
Let me know.\
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Cheers\
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André",9428,"BBCode","2008-04-28 03:06:33"
9794,9,"Sounds great!\
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paypay via: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@djangobooks.com\">info@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
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thanks!\
\
'm",9429,"BBCode","2008-04-28 06:56:22"
9795,9,"Wow\, thanks for the info Brandon. This may be the \"missing\" link that some researchers have been looking for. I have a friend in France who called every Busato in the phone book in an attempt to find a relative of B. Busato.\
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Maybe his daughters can be found!\
\
thanks\,\
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'm",9773,"BBCode","2008-04-28 08:48:51"
9798,95,"What is the bridge you had built made of? Is it rosewood or ebony? I might be able to build you bridge that will dry your tone out a bit but I need to know what you are working with now. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",9798,"BBCode","2008-04-28 17:39:11"
9803,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
Just an update. We are indeed playing at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar in NYC\, Saturday\, May 3rd- 8pm - 11:pm\
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If you come\, feel free to bring your guitar to sit in for a couple tunes.\
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Hope to see you there.\
Peace\,\
Ryan\
Ameranouche",8991,"BBCode","2008-04-29 08:43:14"
9804,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
Just an update. We are indeed playing at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar in NYC\, Saturday\, May 3rd- 8pm - 11:pm\
\
If you come\, feel free to bring your guitar to sit in for a couple tunes.\
\
Hope to see you there.\
Peace\,\
Ryan\
Ameranouche",9090,"BBCode","2008-04-29 08:43:14"
9809,953,"the bridge I have now is brazilian rosewood.  It's a very dry tone right now.  what do you think about the shape?  does it make a big difference.\
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what would you ask for a bridge with a bigtone fitted in the bottom?\
\
 thanks josh",9787,"BBCode","2008-04-29 00:22:12"
9810,95,"The bigtones I guild start at $260 and you can see all of the options on the store section of the djangobooks website. \
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The shape of the bridge can make a difference but it really has more to do with the amount of material and weight rather then shape.\
\
Let me know if I can give you any more info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",9798,"BBCode","2008-04-30 10:43:07"
9812,307,"Hi Stackabones\,\
\
Hope all is well and you are having a good week. I was wondering if you placed any \"vst plug ins\" when mixing down your Zoom recordings? Aka\, how you get your clean/crisp sound?\
\
I feel I have been unsuccessful getting a good clean sound like you have on your tracks and I am wondering if it could be the fact that I'm using a pc and have really cheap monitors. \
\
So far I load each individual track from my zoom into Cubase\, then eq & compress each track\, then maybe add reverb to everything in a \"Vst master effects.\" I also have to add gain to each track as I use the low gain setting of the Zoom mic (if I use the medium it seems the mic picks up every detail within the room). Even then\, I feel things come out very muddy or flat sounding.\
\
Any help would be greatly appreciated.\
I'll add my latest recordings: if you could please let me know what you think could be improved soundwise to get a clean/crisp\, that'd be awesome (any lead helps)\
\
Thanks again & Sincerely\,\
Alex",9812,"BBCode","2008-04-30 12:45:14"
9813,1606,"buongiorno Mr. bob\, \
I would want to be able to know if the Busato guitar in this link\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3397&highlight=busato+mp3]viewtopic.php?t=3397&highlight=busato+mp3[/url]\
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is the  Tony weiss ... are intentioned acquiring it and would want to know what is your impression... \
\
Thanks  for your time  Bob\
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my mail is  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andreas.ash@hotmail.it\">andreas.ash@hotmail.it</a><!-- e -->\
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Andrea",9813,"BBCode","2008-04-30 06:33:40"
9814,1606,"buongiorno Mr. bob\, \
I would want to be able to know if the Busato guitar in this link\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3397&highlight=busato+mp3]viewtopic.php?t=3397&highlight=busato+mp3[/url]\
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is the  Tony weiss ... are intentioned acquiring it and would want to know what is your impression... \
\
Thanks  for your time  Bob\
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my mail is  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andreas.ash@hotmail.it\">andreas.ash@hotmail.it</a><!-- e -->\
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Andrea",9814,"BBCode","2008-04-30 06:34:28"
9815,252,"No\, that recording is not of the Weiss Busato\, That is a recording of an early (1930s) Busato which I purchased from a Gypsy from Paris.\
\
I do have a recording of the Weiss Busato which I'll attach to this note. There are two guitars in this recording. The first is the Weiss Busato - the second is a cedar guitar I made in the pattern of Selmer.\
\
The Weiss Busato is stable\, but it has some very large repair work. There is putty on the top from where a hole was punched through the guitar. On the inside of the guitar is a mahogany patch with some maple veneer over it. My later Busato (1940s - like the Weiss) also has a large repair but I chose to buy it anyway - because of the sound. Weiss played the guitar with this repair work - there is a picture in Francois Charle's book of Weiss with the guitar and you can see the putty. The Weiss Busato is fairly loud - but not as loud as some Busatos I've heard. It has a lot of highend and a lot of natural reverb. The top still has the right arch. I measured it and it is within a few tenths of a millimeter of where it should be. I thought it was a nice guitar but very rough in condition as is common for gypsy guitars. One of my Busatos is in great shape - the other is beat to hell - but both sound wonderful ;)\
\
Which music group do you play with?\
\
-Bob",9815,"BBCode","2008-04-30 15:00:04"
9816,307,"Hi Stackabones\,\
\
Hope all is well and you are having a good week. I was wondering if you placed any \"vst plug ins\" when mixing down your Zoom recordings? Aka\, how you get your clean/crisp sound?\
\
I feel I have been unsuccessful getting a good clean sound like you have on your tracks and I am wondering if it could be the fact that I'm using a pc and have really cheap monitors. \
\
So far I load each individual track from my zoom into Cubase\, then eq & compress each track\, then maybe add reverb to everything in a \"Vst master effects.\" I also have to add gain to each track as I use the low gain setting of the Zoom mic (if I use the medium it seems the mic picks up every detail within the room). Even then\, I feel things come out very muddy or flat sounding.\
\
Any help would be greatly appreciated.\
I'll add my latest recordings: if you could please let me know what you think could be improved soundwise to get a clean/crisp\, that'd be awesome (any lead helps)\
\
Thanks again & Sincerely\,\
Alex",9816,"BBCode","2008-04-30 12:45:14"
9817,1016,"Alex\,\
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Since I'm not even sure what a \"vst plug in\" is\, I'm going to guess that I don't use them.\
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The computer I'm using is an eMac ... they don't make 'em anymore and it has two little speakers that are a little larger than an Oreo cookie. Not the greatest in my opinion and I often worry that I'm not getting the full aural picture. Those are my main mix monitors. They rattle a lot.\
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If I dump the Zoom files into GarageBand on the Mac\, I usually just do it to adjust levels or select among various takes. I've never added EQ or compression. I record almost everything on the wav file in Zoom and then let iTunes convert it to mp3 so that I can download it online. In iTunes I usually boost the volume a bit more. \
\
I've attached a recent recording\, No Name Song. Recorded a few weeks ago\, three tracks all of which use the Gitane D500. I sat on a couch and the Zoom sat on glass-topped coffee table. Can't recall where I pointed the mics or what levels I used. Dumped into GarageBand for various volume adjustments and then iTunes for mp3 conversion. \
\
Btw\, I don't hear anything wrong with your recordings. I think they sound fine. I'm not really sure what you hear in my stuff that you're not hearing in yours. I've really enjoyed what I've heard so far from you. I wish we were neighbors so that we could make tons of music together.\
\
I hope that helps a bit. I kinda fly by the seat of my pants. Just point and mash buttons and hope/pray for a good take. \
\
Let me know if I can add any info or clarify anything I've said. \
\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris",9812,"BBCode","2008-04-30 20:10:45"
9819,1016,"Michael\,\
\
A couple of days ago (or maybe last week)\, I received Gypsy Guitar Masters and it looks like you've included an extra DVD? I haven't had a chance to view it yet. But there's a DVD in the CD/DVD case AND an extra DVD in a clear slip case. \
\
 :?: \
\
Chris Baker\
aka Stackabones",9819,"BBCode","2008-04-30 20:17:47"
9820,9,"Hi Chris....the extra one is for Zone 1. The one in the package is Zone 2.\
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enjoy!\
\
'm",9820,"BBCode","2008-04-30 20:22:36"
9823,1016,"Zone 1 is USA\, right? Don't sweat it ... I'll just google it.\
\
Thanks for the quick response.\
\
I really dig the site. Keep up the incredible work! \
\
Chris",9819,"BBCode","2008-04-30 20:30:23"
9824,1016,"Alex\,\
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Since I'm not even sure what a \"vst plug in\" is\, I'm going to guess that I don't use them.\
\
The computer I'm using is an eMac ... they don't make 'em anymore and it has two little speakers that are a little larger than an Oreo cookie. Not the greatest in my opinion and I often worry that I'm not getting the full aural picture. Those are my main mix monitors. They rattle a lot.\
\
If I dump the Zoom files into GarageBand on the Mac\, I usually just do it to adjust levels or select among various takes. I've never added EQ or compression. I record almost everything on the wav file in Zoom and then let iTunes convert it to mp3 so that I can download it online. In iTunes I usually boost the volume a bit more. \
\
I've attached a recent recording\, No Name Song. Recorded a few weeks ago\, three tracks all of which use the Gitane D500. I sat on a couch and the Zoom sat on glass-topped coffee table. Can't recall where I pointed the mics or what levels I used. Dumped into GarageBand for various volume adjustments and then iTunes for mp3 conversion. \
\
Btw\, I don't hear anything wrong with your recordings. I think they sound fine. I'm not really sure what you hear in my stuff that you're not hearing in yours. I've really enjoyed what I've heard so far from you. I wish we were neighbors so that we could make tons of music together.\
\
I hope that helps a bit. I kinda fly by the seat of my pants. Just point and mash buttons and hope/pray for a good take. \
\
Let me know if I can add any info or clarify anything I've said. \
\
\
Cheers\,\
Chris",9824,"BBCode","2008-04-30 20:10:45"
9825,307,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Thanks a lot for help and I dig the new tune! It's a fun song with a lot of spirit and energy\, and has that great clean sound that sounds great. The difference between your recordings and mine are I feel yours are very clean\, with very litle (if any) muddiness. I can raise the volume of your recordings up to the max within my monitors and the sound just gets louder and fuller amd there is no mud or feedback -- it sounds like your guitars are being played in the room & sounds like you went to a mastering engineer. My recordings through my monitors feel like they've been wrung through digital carwash and they sound like psychadelic tracks /outtakes (which I is not the outcome I desire\, what I am looking is the lagrene Gipsy Project sound ---which your recordings are a stone's throw away from)\
\
I think what I will do is experiment and do a minimal setup with my future zoom recordings and try and mimic your process. I think by my adjustments of eq\, compressing\, duplicating tracks\, and adding reverb and so forth\,  I am just probably putting too many seasonings in the recordings that are stirring up the digital soup /sound stage. It never ocurred to me that perhaps less is more when it comes to post work.\
\
I've heard other garageband/Mac recordings that also sound great\, with minimal processing. I think that may be a factor too. I have a cheapest Best Buy PC computer and a demo verison of Cubase. Despite how satisfied I am with a recording in Cubase\, once I save it and transform it into an mp3 or wav\, the sound changes through the monitors/ or headphones (it's pretty maddenning).\
\
Yes\, too bad we aren't neighbors as it'd be great to play! I like your compositions and look forward to hearing more. My wife & I really like Sip de Rum (it makes us want to move to Hawaii and take it easy)\
\
Thanks again for the feedback and I'll keep you posted with my zoom recordings. Thanks again for the No Name Song\, it's a cool title too (makes me think of the character Clint Eastwood played in a Fistful of Dollars--the Man with No Name). \
\
Cheers again & Many Thanks \,\
Alex",9812,"BBCode","2008-04-30 22:06:56"
9826,307,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Thanks a lot for help and I dig the new tune! It's a fun song with a lot of spirit and energy\, and has that great clean sound that sounds great. The difference between your recordings and mine are I feel yours are very clean\, with very litle (if any) muddiness. I can raise the volume of your recordings up to the max within my monitors and the sound just gets louder and fuller amd there is no mud or feedback -- it sounds like your guitars are being played in the room & sounds like you went to a mastering engineer. My recordings through my monitors feel like they've been wrung through digital carwash and they sound like psychadelic tracks /outtakes (which I is not the outcome I desire\, what I am looking is the lagrene Gipsy Project sound ---which your recordings are a stone's throw away from)\
\
I think what I will do is experiment and do a minimal setup with my future zoom recordings and try and mimic your process. I think by my adjustments of eq\, compressing\, duplicating tracks\, and adding reverb and so forth\,  I am just probably putting too many seasonings in the recordings that are stirring up the digital soup /sound stage. It never ocurred to me that perhaps less is more when it comes to post work.\
\
I've heard other garageband/Mac recordings that also sound great\, with minimal processing. I think that may be a factor too. I have a cheapest Best Buy PC computer and a demo verison of Cubase. Despite how satisfied I am with a recording in Cubase\, once I save it and transform it into an mp3 or wav\, the sound changes through the monitors/ or headphones (it's pretty maddenning).\
\
Yes\, too bad we aren't neighbors as it'd be great to play! I like your compositions and look forward to hearing more. My wife & I really like Sip de Rum (it makes us want to move to Hawaii and take it easy)\
\
Thanks again for the feedback and I'll keep you posted with my zoom recordings. Thanks again for the No Name Song\, it's a cool title too (makes me think of the character Clint Eastwood played in a Fistful of Dollars--the Man with No Name). \
\
Cheers again & Many Thanks \,\
Alex",9816,"BBCode","2008-04-30 22:06:56"
9835,1606,"Bob ..thank you\
I do not have  gipsy group ... I sing in a local rock group\, have uncovered music gipsy and I do not let go it more. thanks...\
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Andrea",9814,"BBCode","2008-05-01 16:14:26"
9843,398,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Thank you for posting about the new Rigo/Lulu CD on the DjangoBooks forum.\
I just ordered it\, wow\, it's $50\,  but it is always  priceless to hear more Lulu Reinhardt!\
\
Do you still have a website?\
\
I have been collectioning since the early '90s\, I assume you have the La Romanderie LP and also the Rigo Winterstein Swingtette?\
\
Cheers\,\
Mark",9843,"BBCode","2008-05-03 06:33:57"
9848,398,"Hi Barengero\,\
\
Thank you for posting about the new Rigo/Lulu CD on the DjangoBooks forum.\
I just ordered it\, wow\, it's $50\,  but it is always  priceless to hear more Lulu Reinhardt!\
\
Do you still have a website?\
\
I have been collectioning since the early '90s\, I assume you have the La Romanderie LP and also the Rigo Winterstein Swingtette?\
\
Cheers\,\
Mark",9848,"BBCode","2008-05-03 06:33:57"
9850,1143,"Michael\,\
\
I have to get some kind of pickup for my DG-255. The Stimer sounds best for my setup\, a (mid 80's) Princeton Reverb II\, but I don't have any way to try it out. What's your return policy on pickups\, if any?\
\
Best\,\
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Rob Saunders",9850,"BBCode","2008-05-04 07:18:08"
9851,9,"Hi Rob...you have 48 approval and can return it if you'd like.\
\
However\, unless you have very high action\, the DG-255 won't work with the Stimer. That guitar was built with a much straighter neck then regular Selmers so it doesn't provide enough string clearance. Some people have gotten it to work...but it's tricky.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",9851,"BBCode","2008-05-04 07:21:25"
9854,1143,"Wow\, so then since my action at the 12th fret is just under 3.5 mm\, that doesn't allow an ST48 to fit. Old Selmers and some reissues have high action or bowed necks? Rats\, that's disappointing.\
\
RS",9850,"BBCode","2008-05-04 07:36:40"
9855,9,"Selmers can have far lower action. The problem is the 255 was poorly designed...the neck angle is too shallow\, hence there's little clearance for the pickup. It may work\, but it'll be close.\
\
the newer Sagas like the DG-340 or the Ciganos have the proper neck angle. They sound a lot better\, much brighter\, drier\, and less bass heavy. And they also have room for a Stimer.\
\
'm",9851,"BBCode","2008-05-04 08:05:29"
9858,953,"Thanks josh.\
\
I checked out the pickups on the site.   to be honest there are way too many options.  I'd love to hear what they sound like.\
\
I want a pickup that sounds more like the acoustic tone of the guitar.. punchy\, not so much quacky\, with good presence.. does this make sense?  I like the stock bigtone bite and the fact it doesn;t really feedback\, but it's fairly brittle...  \
maybe I'll  have to wait until djangofest and try some of the options.  do you make it to DFNW?",9787,"BBCode","2008-05-03 18:35:59"
9859,95,"You want the Djangobooks Deluxe Bigtone. I build them by hand and they sound the best out of all of them that we offer. Tone is hard to talk about but the Deluxe model i snot harsh and has a very smooth tone over all. \
\
I do go to DFNW and I'll be there all the days this coming year! See you there!\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",9798,"BBCode","2008-05-04 19:53:07"
9863,606,"Dear Phil\,\
\
I am contacting you in regards to your query about used Dupont D holes.  I have one that I really like\, except that I'm an accordionist and not a very good guitarist!  :lol: \
\
It is a MC-50 from February 1997 (back when Dupont's were good\, according to Paul Hostetter) and in near excellent shape.  I am at least the 3rd owner\, as the previous one bought it from gypsyguitars.com some while back.\
\
I have to admit that I hadn't really thought about selling it until I saw your post\, but it's too nice a guitar to keep around just for looks ... meaning that I could be easily convinced.  What is your budget for such a guitar?\
\
If you are going to Django in June\, I will be there too.  I can easily bring the guitar with me for try outs if you are interested.\
\
Just a final word\, it is a MC-50 with rosewood sides\, not the MC-50E model.\
\
Please send me a PM if you are interested in knowing more.\
Best\,\
Brandon",9863,"BBCode","2008-05-05 07:02:16"
9867,606,"Hi Phil\,\
\
I did make one error\, it is actually a MC-30 and not MC-50 - I got confused on Dupont's numbering system\, but it has solid rosewood sides and back\, not laminated like the MC-50.  It also has a built-in pickup (I guess a Bigtone) with the input in the endpin\, and comes with a hard-shell case.\
\
The frets look fine\, and there is minimal wear to the instrument.  A few scratches on the back of the headstock\, not very noticeable\, and one of the tuners is [i]slightly[/i] bent\, but does not affect it's function (and the tuners are not the \"closed\" Selmer style).  And some scratches on the clear pickguard\, as you would expect.\
\
Based on the year of construction (1997\, a good one before their \"decline\" according to Paul Hostetter\, who used to deal them)\, and it's nearly new shape\, I am asking for $2900.  I think this is much better than you could do from gypsyguitars.com\, and certainly getting a new one from Maurice Dupont (for 3390 euros!).\
\
I will try to send photos tonight.\
\
cheers\,\
Brandon",9863,"BBCode","2008-05-05 09:33:01"
9871,606,"Hi Phil\,\
\
Here are some images to give you a better idea of my MC-30.\
\
More to come in following post!\
Brandon",9871,"BBCode","2008-05-05 20:47:05"
9872,606,"I hit the 5 photo max in the last message!",9872,"BBCode","2008-05-05 20:51:23"
9873,606,"Just want to make sure I've documented the instrument with enough photos for you.\
\
Let me know if you're still interested.\
Best\,\
Brandon",9873,"BBCode","2008-05-05 20:55:25"
9877,606,"Hi Phil\,\
\
I purchased the guitar off eBay in 2004 from a guy in California (named Jeffrey Barnes - don't know if this means anything to you).  I have never gigged with it\, and I can't speak for Jeffrey.  He said he bought it from Jacques Mazzoleni and assumed he was the 2nd owner.  At the time gypsyguitars.com was archiving their sold guitars a while back\, and I checked the website but did not see my guitar so I assumed that Jeffrey had owned it for a while.  When I wrote to Paul Hostetter (at lutherie.net) to ask his opinion about the guitar\, he thought that he may have been the one to initially import it to the US\, since it is a '97.\
\
Jeffrey sold it to me so he could have more $ to buy another guitar\, and I am interested in selling it because I'm not really a guitarist\, but at the time in 2004 the price I got it for seemed really reasonable compared to other online dealers.  Part of me wants to hold on to the guitar\, but I think just because it's a beautiful axe ... although this doesn't really make it reasonable to hold on to it also.  I'm just not playing it enough\, and I think it would be happier in other's hands.\
\
I have met Michael H. before and would trust him if he said you were a stand-up guy\, but I am uncomfortable about shipping the guitar before a sale.  However I could make a recording or a video\, with a friend playing the guitar.  I've got a good guitarist friend that will come meet me here before Django in June and we will carpool there\, maybe I can get him to play for the recording.  I see you're in Portland\, you may have actually met him.  His name is David Moulthrop\, and he moved last summer from Ithaca\, NY to Portland\, spent a couple of months there\, and then moved to Chicago.  He did tell me he met some gypsy jazzers there.\
\
I hope this helps\, and let's stay in touch!\
best\,\
Brandon",9873,"BBCode","2008-05-06 08:51:40"
9887,1622,"Hi\,\
\
You seemed to indicate in a thread that you had a transcription available for La Minch Valse.  If you have such a transcription in electronic form\, would you consider sending it to me?\
\
If so\, my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Stephen.L.Mills@uth.tmc.edu\">Stephen.L.Mills@uth.tmc.edu</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks either way.\
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new member \"concertinist\"",9887,"BBCode","2008-05-07 08:25:10"
9889,1543,"Good day - \
\
First off\, thank you for the transcription - I can only imagine the amount of time it takes to go through a piece note-for-note.\
\
I wanted to ask if you are aware of where to find the rhythm track for this tune. I know Stephane Wrembel has a great section of 'practice' tracks\, but of course\, his list corresponds to his music.\
\
Are you aware of\, or do you have the backtrack for SW?\
\
I'd be willing to make a paypal donation - I'm new to the style\, and would love the mp3 to practice to - \
\
Thanks in advance - \
\
Mike",9889,"BBCode","2008-03-29 18:13:36"
9890,1184,"Hey and sorry!  I have been away from the forum for so long that I haven't received any messages since February I think.  I could record the rhythm track over the next few weeks and will be happy to send it to you.  No worries about the paypal as I totally love to do this stuff and am having a blast doing it.  Feel free to contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kevindollar@kevindollar.com\">kevindollar@kevindollar.com</a><!-- e --> and when I finish it up\, I'll send it to you.  Thanks for the interest and I'll let you know as I do more of these.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Kevin (kohno)",9890,"BBCode","2008-05-07 11:23:19"
9891,1184,"Hey and sorry!  I have been away from the forum for so long that I haven't received any messages since February I think.  I could record the rhythm track over the next few weeks and will be happy to send it to you.  No worries about the paypal as I totally love to do this stuff and am having a blast doing it.  Feel free to contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kevindollar@kevindollar.com\">kevindollar@kevindollar.com</a><!-- e --> and when I finish it up\, I'll send it to you.  Thanks for the interest and I'll let you know as I do more of these.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Kevin (kohno)",9891,"BBCode","2008-05-07 11:23:19"
9893,1543,"Wow -Kevin\, I really appreciate it. If I had a chord chart and a 4-track I could do it as I need to practice my rhythm playing as well. Could I trouble you for the chord chart as well?\
\
I have another question - do you know of\, or can you recommend a good unit to record with? I was considering a 'loop' device that allows you to record and loop\, but I don't know if it would be effective for longer chord progressions. A four track seems kind of archaic in this digital age\, but I'm so much out of the loop as I have just started playing again after 8 years.\
\
Thanks so much!\
\
Keep well - and I'm looking forward to the track! man....thank you!!!",9889,"BBCode","2008-05-07 11:41:37"
9894,1184,"I'll do that.  The chord chart should be easy enough to do.  I'll send it with the mp3 and you'll be set.  \
\
As for recording\, you can go several ways\, but I recently bought both the Boss Loop Station for practicing in hotels basically\, and the Boss BR-600 digital recorder.  The 600 is portable\, runs off AC or battery\, has built in mics for live stuff\, and I could go on and on.  I just can't add it to my stack of stuff that I have when I'm away from home\, thus the loop station.  The Loop Station is less than $200\, and the 600 is less than $350.  Also\, you'll be surprised at how much the Loop Station will record.  I've done entire tunes then saved them and kept them for months.  Hope this helps!  Do you think it would be wise to post the chart and mp3 on the forum here for everyone?  I'll be happy to if it's OK with everyone.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Kevin",9890,"BBCode","2008-05-07 12:06:13"
9895,1184,"I'll do that.  The chord chart should be easy enough to do.  I'll send it with the mp3 and you'll be set.  \
\
As for recording\, you can go several ways\, but I recently bought both the Boss Loop Station for practicing in hotels basically\, and the Boss BR-600 digital recorder.  The 600 is portable\, runs off AC or battery\, has built in mics for live stuff\, and I could go on and on.  I just can't add it to my stack of stuff that I have when I'm away from home\, thus the loop station.  The Loop Station is less than $200\, and the 600 is less than $350.  Also\, you'll be surprised at how much the Loop Station will record.  I've done entire tunes then saved them and kept them for months.  Hope this helps!  Do you think it would be wise to post the chart and mp3 on the forum here for everyone?  I'll be happy to if it's OK with everyone.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Kevin",9891,"BBCode","2008-05-07 12:06:13"
9897,1543,"That would be great - thanks again!\
\
As for the LoopStation\, that's exactly what I was referring to\, but was wondering about the possible length of recording\, however\, it sounds as though it's a great solution. I had my eye on the large unit with the multiple foot switches from BOSS - can't remember the model off hand. Is that the one you're speaking of?\
\
What in your opinion is the benefit of the larger verison vs the small one?\
\
Thanks again for you help Kevin!\
\
Regarding posting the finished track and chart\, I don't see why not - it's my understanding that that is the purpose of this platform....I know that I appreciate things like that - I'm sure others would as well.\
\
Keep well\, and happy playing.....where are you located out of curiosity?\
\
Mike",9889,"BBCode","2008-05-07 12:25:37"
9898,1184,"I use the middle loop station.  The big one is good for live stuff\, and the little one is good for the money\, but that middle one has everything you need to set up several tunes\, save them\, and select between them\,and record yourself to double check what you're doing.  I had to buy a mic since I don't have a pickup\, but it works fine.  \
\
I'm in Burlington NC and teach at Elon University and The Music Academy of NC\, and play mostly classical guitar\, although I discovered GJ last year and have pursued it ever since.  I have a site with my most recent tune (I've only recorder one GJ tune so far) on it (kevindollar.com) and we are starting a GJ jam in town this summer as well.  If you're close by\, we'd love to have you out to play some!\
\
Tanks\,\
\
Kevin",9890,"BBCode","2008-05-07 12:36:06"
9899,1184,"I use the middle loop station.  The big one is good for live stuff\, and the little one is good for the money\, but that middle one has everything you need to set up several tunes\, save them\, and select between them\,and record yourself to double check what you're doing.  I had to buy a mic since I don't have a pickup\, but it works fine.  \
\
I'm in Burlington NC and teach at Elon University and The Music Academy of NC\, and play mostly classical guitar\, although I discovered GJ last year and have pursued it ever since.  I have a site with my most recent tune (I've only recorder one GJ tune so far) on it (kevindollar.com) and we are starting a GJ jam in town this summer as well.  If you're close by\, we'd love to have you out to play some!\
\
Tanks\,\
\
Kevin",9891,"BBCode","2008-05-07 12:36:06"
9901,1543,"Hey Kevin - thanks for the information on the LSs.\
\
I live in BC Canada\, in the sunny Okanagan\, the heart of wine country. Rolling vinyards and orchards skirt the landscape - very inspiring\, especially this time of year.\
\
Like yourself\, I've just recently discovered GJ\, which still amazes me. I attended Jazz college in 94\, and even at that time there was no mention of the great Django - baffling.\
\
I've always been partial to the acoustic guitar\, and can't get enough of the genre - so much great talent out there. Recently\, we made a 4 hour trip to Spokane\, WA and watched the Hot Club of Spokane play - great musicians. They were set up like the traditional quarted (guitar\, violin etc)\, with the addition of a sax and trumpet which added a nice dynamic.\
\
I would love to come to NC\, but it's a bit far away without some planning ;). I will be attending the DjangoFest NW this year out in Whidbey Island - that will be my first one\, so I'm pretty excited. Ever been?\
\
I will check out your recording this evening once I get away from work and can 'listen' to it.\
\
warm regards\,\
MW",9889,"BBCode","2008-05-07 12:47:07"
9902,1184,"Disclaimer:  No jazz training ever!  Sorry if it's a disappointment\, but I'm learning fast.  I don't know that normal jazzy stuff so I'm coming at this blind.  Never been to any of the camps but would love to live in Canada!  Feedback is welcome...",9890,"BBCode","2008-05-07 13:01:38"
9903,1184,"Disclaimer:  No jazz training ever!  Sorry if it's a disappointment\, but I'm learning fast.  I don't know that normal jazzy stuff so I'm coming at this blind.  Never been to any of the camps but would love to live in Canada!  Feedback is welcome...",9891,"BBCode","2008-05-07 13:01:38"
9905,1543,"Hey - don't apologize. I was straight out of high school when I went\, so much of it fell on deaf ears - unfortunately. I was too interested in playing in a band to really take it in.\
\
33 now\, and I've just discovered GJ - I really feel like I've rediscovered the guitar again through a completely different lens. In fact\, it's all I've listened to since September\, and when top 40 comes on I'm searching for my GJ CDs..lol. My jazz training is all but a distant memory. I am relearning theory and harmony\, and again just feel like a new student....however\, the technique and dexterity is there - mechanically I feel strong\, but my theory and understanding is very weak. \
\
This year's festival will be the first I've been to - looking forward to it. I thought about taking a clinic as I think they're offered by some well known talent in the genre - should be humbling to say the least.\
\
Canada - I've only lived in BC and Alberta - my wife is from Ontario\, so I've been out there a few times. I'm biased of course\, but I really think BC is one of the nicest provinces - the landscape\, temperature etc. - very easy to live with..:) The orchards are all in bloom right now\, so the views are spectacular - I think for creativity\, it's a very inspiring valley.\
\
There's many places in the US we love as well. I thought Spokane was a great little city - clean\, and everyone we met was very hospitable. I love the west coast as well\, all the way down through Oregon and California\, but that's about all I've seen....\
\
Good chatting with you - keep in touch!",9889,"BBCode","2008-05-07 15:54:25"
9906,311,"Hi Vic\,\
I've decided to go to Samois this year and was wondering if you'll be thre as well??\
If you are I'd love to hang out with you\, pick your brain and jam.",9906,"BBCode","2008-05-07 16:39:47"
9908,1184,"Oops\, everything north of the border is Canada to me.  Sorry!  I have a friend in Seattle\, but I've not gotten out to the west coast.  Well\, I will get to work on this and let you know when I have it ready!  Talk to you soon...\
\
Kevin",9890,"BBCode","2008-05-07 16:41:15"
9910,1184,"Oops\, everything north of the border is Canada to me.  Sorry!  I have a friend in Seattle\, but I've not gotten out to the west coast.  Well\, I will get to work on this and let you know when I have it ready!  Talk to you soon...\
\
Kevin",9891,"BBCode","2008-05-07 16:41:15"
9912,181,"Unfortunately\, not this year. I have been saving my vacation time so I can visit London and New York this year. Too bad\, it looks like a killer lineup! Hopefully Bireli doesn't party too hard before his set this time.\
\
I might try go to Djangofest NW though\, Rosenberg Trio in the US! \
\
-v",9912,"BBCode","2008-05-07 16:58:12"
9913,311,"That's too bad...I was looking forward to jamming with you.\
Maybe next year...\
Have a nice time in London and NY.\
\
Enrique.\
PS yeah I hope Bireli's sober this time...fingers crossed",9906,"BBCode","2008-05-07 18:38:29"
9915,1393,"back in January you had a few sets of tuners for sale. Are any still available?? I'm looking for a set.",9915,"BBCode","2008-05-08 11:09:42"
9919,1419,"yes I have one set... you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:brocheyguitars@zianet.com\">brocheyguitars@zianet.com</a><!-- e --> and thanks. R",9919,"BBCode","2008-05-08 11:39:36"
9928,928,"hi jack -\
\
thanks for your highly informative posts on this & other forums.\
i am wondering if you have received your new hommage guitar\
& what your views on it are?\
(i am currently considering purchasing either the gitane dg-340 or the hommage)\
\
best regards\,\
peter\
(brookline\, ma)",9928,"BBCode","2008-05-13 05:37:53"
9929,118,"Hi Peter\,\
\
I'm really happy with the Hommage...here's a copy of something I posted in one of the forums:\
[i]\
So far I'm enjoying the guitar immensely. It's got a great neck with a flattish back (is that a D shape?) and although it seems to have about the same at the nut as my Selmer style (Dell'Arte Minor Swing) I find that some of the lines I've struggled with in the past are much easier to play on the Hommage.\
\
Action is about 3.5mm/bass and 3mm/treble\, and the tone is a lot rounder (and much louder) than my other guitar\, which can sound thin acoustically\, especially in the higher registers. On the other hand\, my initial feeling is that the Minor Swing has a wider range of tones in it\, particularly when you want to play quietly; that could change as the Hommage gets played more. Right now it's still got that 'new guitar' sound with super-fresh strings...for some reason I'm not crazy about new strings.\
\
The Hommage is definitely a more heavily built guitar--the weight is probably closer to many standard flattops than to most Selmer styles--and it's got what seems to be the usual enthusiastic factory finish. My Minor Swing has a really thin matte finish (satin?) so I can't really compare the two. On the other hand\, over the last couple of winters the Minor Swing has developed really bad finish checking\, something I don't think will be an issue with the Hommage.[/i]\
\
I don't have any experience with the 340 model\, but over the years I've owned two other Gitanes\, both of which I found to be kind of generic in the tone department.  This was at the beginning of their foray into Selmer style instruments\, though; they seem to have improved since then\, and the 340 could be a good instrument.\
\
One thing to keep in mind is that if it's the asian-made Music Link Hommage you're thinking of\, you may have to be very patient.  So far\, they've been coming into the country only a few at a time\, and those are either spoken for or snapped up the moment they appear (I'd been looking for over a year when I got lucky.)  As time goes on I'm sure they'll be less rare\, but I think that's where it's at right now.\
\
Let me know if you have any questions!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",9929,"BBCode","2008-05-13 10:16:32"
9932,928,"jack -\
\
thanks so much\
really appreciate this information.\
makes  me want one now....\
peter",9928,"BBCode","2008-05-13 10:36:09"
9936,1543,"haha - no problem - I do it as well...\"oh you're from the US - do you know so and so?\" lol\
\
Thanks again - talk with you soon.\
\
Mike",9889,"BBCode","2008-05-07 18:29:37"
9937,563,"I'll be up your way next week. The move is definite\, although the timing is yet to be determined. Alphonso is playing at the Green Mill on Wednesday. I'm going and would love to hook up if your free that night. I may want to ask you about neighborhoods as well\, as we have to figure out where to live and I haven't lived there since 1983.",9937,"BBCode","2008-05-13 14:36:10"
9940,917,"Hey\, that sounds great.  Give me a call and we can hook up.  Cell: 312-287-2081 or Home: 773-334-9613.\
\
See you soon\, \
\
Scott",9940,"BBCode","2008-05-13 19:00:34"
9941,726,"Hi Troy\, my name is Doug Martin\, I noticed you got a Favino this year. I saw your guitar in the JP Favino archive page. I am going to meet JP in Paris this June and pick up my D hole from him too. Mine has block fret inlays though. \
Say I had a question. Did he install his pickup in yours? I told him to go ahead and install his pickup in mine since there was no extra charge to do it. Do you have any idea what type of pickup he uses? Is it under the top or in the bridge? I'm just curious if you have one in your guitar how you like the pickup he uses. Obviously it goes without saying\, the guitar itself is amazing I'm sure. How have you been amplifying your Favino? \
\
Thanks for your time and congrats on your Favino. Maybe I'll see you at DFNW this year with mine too.\
All the best to you\,\
Doug",9941,"BBCode","2008-05-14 09:58:37"
9949,252,"Guitars are less efficient than drums because the sounding membrane has greater mass and so takes more energy to excite it to the same sound pressure levels. Also\, because the guitar is a tuned instrument it requires damping... in other words - some amount of control over the sound so it doesn't create a whole bunch of overtones and distortion which would cause the tones to bleed together like white noise. Banjos are a classic example of an underdampened instrument - the only real damping they get is the strings loading into the stretched skin so they have a lot of harmonics - particularly higher order harmonics which make the instrument sound strident because they don't modulate the primary tone in a way that western trained ears find pleasing (in other words - if you play the chord C/E/G\, the E is the 3rd and the G is teh 5th and they modulate the C - and I'm not so much talking in a music theory sense\, but in a physical/acoustic sense.\
\
So - long story made short - guitars are only between 6 to 11% efficient in terms of converting energy to sound because of the required mass and damping of the soundboard.  I did a guitar recently - an expiriment in \"how light and how loud\" can a guitar be made. It's a loud little f*r\, and the tone is a tad rough - but sort of groovy in a gypsy way. It's on loan to an artist right now\, but I was thinking of getting it back from him and bringing it to Django in June for kicks because a lot of people seem to want to play the \"3 lb. guitar\"  ;)\
\
Some of the loudest guitars out there are Flamenco guitars - a good one pushes right up near the 10-11% efficiency range - which is probably why a lot of gypsies seem to like them - for busking - they don't mind the somewhat ragged tone - but they need the volume.",9949,"BBCode","2008-05-15 01:30:44"
9951,1631,"hello\, again\,\
\
i decided finally to buy the dg-340 but i want to make shure about some things before i place the order.\
I have DEBIT CARD and not CREDIT CARD. is this a problem?\
also which is the shipping method? \
I would like to be sent with USPS and not any courrier services such as UPS\, FEDEX etc. it is very important. only USPS.\
thanks\
if everything is ok i will place my order.\
Thanks a lot\
Panos",9951,"BBCode","2008-05-15 06:54:47"
9952,9,"A debit card is no problem...and we always ship USPS.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",9952,"BBCode","2008-05-15 07:32:13"
9956,70,"Hi Doug\,\
\
I believe this is your guitar!\
\
We visited Jean-Pierre in Castelbiague a couple of months ago. He is a great guy!\
\
I did have him install his pick-up while I was there. I'm not really sure what\
brand it is. It is an under the top pick-up. 2 elements one on either side of the bridge. K&K maybe?\
\
 I've played a couple of gigs with it and it sounds fine for what it is. I have no expectations from any pick-up to do anything more than amplify. I use a good preamp (LR Baggs) so I can get a usable sound out of anything. \
\
Ted thinks the pick-up is great. Your mileage may vary but it certainly is needed if you're going to gig with the guitar.\
\
I look forward to meeting you. I hope at DFNW.\
J-P's guitars are the best. Congratulations!\
\
talk to you soon\
\
troy",9941,"BBCode","2008-05-15 09:36:33"
9957,70,"Hi Doug\,\
\
I believe this is your guitar!\
\
We visited Jean-Pierre in Castelbiague a couple of months ago. He is a great guy!\
\
I did have him install his pick-up while I was there. I'm not really sure what\
brand it is. It is an under the top pick-up. 2 elements one on either side of the bridge. K&K maybe?\
\
 I've played a couple of gigs with it and it sounds fine for what it is. I have no expectations from any pick-up to do anything more than amplify. I use a good preamp (LR Baggs) so I can get a usable sound out of anything. \
\
Ted thinks the pick-up is great. Your mileage may vary but it certainly is needed if you're going to gig with the guitar.\
\
I look forward to meeting you. I hope at DFNW.\
J-P's guitars are the best. Congratulations!\
\
talk to you soon\
\
troy",9957,"BBCode","2008-05-15 09:36:33"
9958,726,"Hi Troy\, that indeed must be my guitar! Haha cool\, I hadn't seen a picture of it yet! Thanks for that! \
\
I figured it might be some sort of piezo style pickup but wasn't sure. I also have the Baggs pre-amp as well as a DYN-G. My Park Montmartre has a McIntyre and it sounds fine with the Baggs through the Unico. Even better with the DYN-G. I'm sure I'll have no problem with the Favino. \
\
Great news man and big thanks for that picture! I hope to see you at DFNW this year. \
\
Cheers!\
Doug",9941,"BBCode","2008-05-15 09:46:28"
9961,248,"John\,\
GREAT!!!! supplique is a great tune\, really pretty- its actually buy george brassens . . . the famous french compositour! great song. I am lately digging  some of the classic standards for vocals (as eve is singing) like everything happens to me\, and loverman- great songs!!!) also we have been playing Hey there from the pajama game- great play; in fact you can see this on youtube- query franglais and jalopy and you'll find it. Not playing with steph as he has switched to a more jam bandy mode of operation- not my thing\, playing with the manhattan hot club (today)\, Franglais (at a bouef\, and last night) and Alex Simon (monday). Pretty good for Nyc. I will be back in Langley for the fest again this year- nicks going to notice me and hire me some damn day!!! \
See you soon man!\
B.\
Ps. going to django in june to see M. Chatelan and M. moingard!! going to be great- get the selmer 607 cd- it rocks . . . err swings . . . well\, whatever!",9961,"BBCode","2008-05-15 18:47:33"
9966,252,"Yep\, that's what resonator guitars are all about. They use an aluminum cone instead of a soundboard. In terms of flexible mechanisms - anything with a suspension or any kind of significantly adaptable modulus of elasticity would selectively filter tone. Multiple soundboards would lose a lot of efficiency gained by having a larger soundboard as there is synergy in having all the strings load into one soundboard. However\, there has been some work done in using microprocessors go generate feedback that can be fed back into the soundboard though there are external electric components required etc... so it's not as practical as it sounds and technically... it's amplification... it's really just using the soundboard of the guitar as the speaker of the amplifier.... which interferes with its ability to reproduce natural sounds.... like this:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTL_2LE3S3A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTL_2LE3S3A[/url]",9949,"BBCode","2008-05-15 22:39:56"
9976,1055,"Hello Scot !\
\
\
How are you ? here I am trying to put on a quintet again with a violin 3 guitars and double-bass it's beginning to run but there is a lot of work. \
\
I have published a few tunes on our myspace page : \
\
[url]http://www.myspace.com/blackandwhitequintet[/url]\
\
I have a question : I have a cassette with a good player called BLATCHO REINHARDT it is a quartet and I think you sent me that music years ago have you more information on Blatcho.\
\
- who are the other musicians ?\
- when was it recorded ?\
- have you any image of them ?\
\
Many thanks for your reply\
\
Best \
\
Marc[/url]",9976,"BBCode","2008-05-17 04:22:40"
9978,858,"Hi Tim\,\
\
I tried to download your PDF file for \"Improvisation #4\" on your personal website\, but I was unable to open the file for some reason.  I also seem to be unable to download the Finale program for viewing the file.  Is there any way you could send me the transcription via email?  I've been trying to find a transcription of this song for quite awhile\, and any help would be much appreciated.\
\
If you could\, my email is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shawncrwalters@hotmail.com\">shawncrwalters@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Many thanks\,\
Shawn",9978,"BBCode","2008-05-17 22:12:45"
9983,220,"fair enough Michael! no offence meant.\
its actually mainly Colin's website really but i and a few friends are contributing some content.\
All the best\
Stu",9983,"BBCode","2008-05-19 08:11:25"
9987,4,"Hey Tom\,\
\
Hope all is well. Things are going OK here\, a few hickups as can be expected. I've actually pulled out of the Djangofest SF gigs\, so I'll be around if you need me. I'll be home on Tuesday.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",9987,"BBCode","2008-05-19 09:07:45"
9990,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
Vielen Dank für Deine Nachricht. Ja\, es stimmt\, ich stehe in Verbindung mit Sebastién \"Stoche\" Légé\, einem der beiden Herausgeber von Djangostation. Ich tausche ziemlich viel mit ihm herum\, Aufnahmen und Infos etc.\
\
Wie es der Zufall will\, mache ich gerade wieder ein kleines Päckchen für Stoche fertig. Mein Vorschlag wäre\, daß Du mir die von Dir produzierte CD zuschickst und ich Sie dann an Stoche mit ein paar warmen Worten und der Bitte um eine Veröffentlichung auf Djangostation weiterleite. Wenn du mir noch eine zweite CD und sonstige Promo-Informationen für mich dazulegst\, kann ich sie zusätzlich in meiner monatlichen Radiosendung \"Hot Club - Musik von Django & Co.\" vorstellen. \
\
Es wäre mir nur lieb\, wenn das zügig gehen könnte\, weil das Päckchen schon fertig und der Brief an Stoche schon fast fertig ist. Übrigens werde ich Stoche wahrshceinlich dieses Jahr auch in Samois sehen. \
\
Viele liebe Grüße in den Süden - ich hoffe\, wir sehen uns spätestens in Hildesheim wieder…\
\
Matthias",9990,"BBCode","2008-05-19 14:33:17"
9991,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
falls Du meine Adresse nicht mehr hast: \
\
Matthias Muer \
Am Steintor 24\
48167 Münster\
\
Tel. 02506/304930\
email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->[/list]",9991,"BBCode","2008-05-19 14:35:00"
9992,278,"Hi Ted\,\
\
Glad to hear that you'll be returning to the civilized world. \
I didn't expect that you'd be returning so soon and have already booked the Metisse gigs through June 11th -- 2 weeks with Dan Levinson & Peter Brendler\, followed by 2 weeks with Ron (accordionist) and Christian (bass). I'll let you know if any of these guys cancel. Of course\, you are always welcome to stop by and sit in with us...\
\
- Tom\
\
PS: Be sure to pack that Gary Potter CD you've been raving about\
\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]Hey Tom\,\
\
Hope all is well. Things are going OK here\, a few hickups as can be expected. I've actually pulled out of the Djangofest SF gigs\, so I'll be around if you need me. I'll be home on Tuesday.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted[/quote]",9992,"BBCode","2008-05-19 13:29:14"
9993,4,"I got a copy for you\, sucka.",9987,"BBCode","2008-05-19 16:26:49"
9995,563,"Gianina--\
\
If this guitar is sold\, I have an exceptionally good one I will consider selling you. It has had a professional fret job and plays wonderfully. Michael Horowitz has played it and commented to me that it is an exceptionally good one. \
\
I love this guitar\, but recently bought a Favino which I am playing most of the time now. I am not home at the moment\, but can send you pictures if you like. It looks exactly the same as the one shown in the post\, however.\
\
Michael Bauer",9995,"BBCode","2008-05-20 14:23:14"
9999,1085,"Yes I am interested.  Please give me a call at 970-945-0905\, I have a few questions.  Or email me your number and I'll call you if that's okay.\
\
Thank You.",9999,"BBCode","2008-05-21 10:35:36"
10000,563,"I am in Chicago on business\, but will be home tomorrow. may I call you then?",9995,"BBCode","2008-05-21 11:05:57"
10003,1085,"Yes\, please do?",9999,"BBCode","2008-05-22 06:53:54"
10006,156,"Hi there!\
\
I saw that your profile says you are from Omaha and I'm going to be in Omaha for a few weeks in July and was looking around for a gypsy jazz scene or maybe a djam session to sit in.  Or if you want to get together to pick out a few tunes let me know! I'll be there from early July until mid July.\
Nick",10006,"BBCode","2008-05-23 04:44:02"
10021,230,"Hello - please can you tell me why you're selling these\, as they are new having just been released by Dennis...or did he send them to you as a sample for review?\
\
thank you\
\
Phil\
you can email me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->",10021,"BBCode","2008-05-24 13:13:02"
10024,1393,"Hello Bob\
\
Did you sell the Shelley Park Encore you had listed a few months ago? If it's still for sale I may be interested. Let me know how to contact you to follow up.\
\
I am also interested in the Busato style guitars you are making now. Cost\, lead times\, materials\, etc. What is your preferred method of contact to discuss having you make a guitar for me?\
\
Thanks in advance...\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",10024,"BBCode","2008-05-26 05:01:56"
10025,1055,"",10025,"BBCode","2008-05-27 13:33:41"
10026,252,"Hi Sam - sure the Park is still for sale - I haven't really put a lot of effort into selling it as I've been prepping for Django in June and so I just let the ad get kind of buried. I was going to take it up to Michael's next week but I still have it if you're interested. It's a great guitar - nice volume - archtoppy but not in a bad way - in a way that gives it a really controlled and musical midrange without sacrificing a lot of responsiveness. If you get back on the bridge and dig in it'll get throaty as all he** but you can also get up over the 20th fret and play Nuages. Part of that is the wood choice - the Engelmann top and European Maple back give it that rich clear voice.\
\
The Busatos are coming along well. I'm actually trying to figure out how I want to sell them. I was doing it by commission for a while but I started to get a lot of orders requesting Busatos with alternate tonewoods and different necks and different scale lengths and etc... and to make a long story short... guitars that wouldn't sound look or play like Busatos. So\, I'm sort of in the middle of rethinking how to sell them. I'm guessing that the best way would be to sell some at shows\, and sell the rest through specialty shops here and in France. In the states - likely Michael (Djangobooks) who is open to the idea - and in Europe - either Charle or Guitare Village - neither of whom I've contacted but I know the guys from Guitare Village a little bit and they're usually open to carrying small production instruments if they like them.  If you'd like me to - I'll keep you in the loop on this. It's not as formal as a 'mailing list' or anything of that nature. I'm working with a web guy on how to set up a notification list when I'll be at a show or when I have guitars available - but I want to make sure that it's completely secure and that it's only a notification of new guitars available and that it's really easy for people to opt in and opt out because I hate junk mail and would never want anyone to feel that I'm spamming\
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By the way - I like that video of you at the Bijou and it sounded like the audience ate it up too. My wood guy\, Bruce Harvie\, plays that style. Every so often they let me jam with them and they just tear it up like that Bijou video - that music is pure adrenaline.\
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Here's a soundclip I did last night on a Busato model going out tomorrow - recorded on a laptop microphone using a freeware mixing program but it sort of communicates the sound of these guitars. There isn't any reverb - that's all in the guitar - just me on a stool about two feet from the laptop for both rhythm and lead - please excuse my playing - I'm not accustomed to playing lead - only rhythm. It's a very different beast from the Park. Her guitars are new school and these Busatos are old school but both sounds are good to have in the musical toolkit.\
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Are you going to Django in June?",10026,"BBCode","2008-05-27 14:37:20"
10029,1393,"Bob\
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I have a few followup questions about the Park...could you send me your phone number and convenient times to reach you?\
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BTW you must have me confused with someone else. I've never played the Bijou.\
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Regards\
Sam Lewis",10024,"BBCode","2008-05-27 15:28:23"
10030,252,"Hmmm.  oops - sorry. Well\, suffice it to say that there's a guy running around with your name doing some really nice bluegrass work ;)\
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Sure - 503-635-6365 and I'm reachable most days. If I'm running equipment I won't hear the phone but other than that there's a fair chance of getting hold of me.\
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-Bob",10026,"BBCode","2008-05-27 22:59:13"
10031,252,"This might sound odd\, but I had no idea you were playing at the level you are. When we met we were knocking around Djangofest talking about China (I think it was before you left for Shanghai and after I'd just gotten back from a trip there... long time ago - can't remember exactly) but suffice it to say that I just assumed you were a hobbyist/enthusiast player like most of the rest of us and actually I don't think we jammed together - and if you were playing there I probably missed it because I only started getting full passes a couple of years ago. But Jack and I were talking this morning about some of the work you've been doing and I got to wondering if I had the right name with the right face. I've just been surfing some of the youtube stuff you have with Lulo and - Holy cow - seriously. I had no idea.",10031,"BBCode","2008-05-28 03:08:08"
10037,1651,"Hello..\
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I'm a guitar player in Pensacola Florida...  4 nights a week i'm supplying local restaurants with instrumental guitar music... mostly just solo jazz/bluegrass/fingerpicking/some Gypsy Jazz... etc... whatever tickles my fancy..\
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anyways\, my wife and I are about to have our first baby\, and i've been given the orders to find my last \"wants\"... well..\
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about 3 years ago\, while in las vegas on a work trip\, I had the opportunity to play a Dell Arte Jimmy Rosenberg model and was blown away by it..  It was\, up until that time\, one of the top 3 guitars i've ever played... I still hold extremely fond memories of playing that guitar... It exploded with sound... was VERY responsive...  it had a beautifully balanced sound.. full bass\, mids\, and trebles.... \
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I keep reading about Gypsy Jazz guitars lacking bass\, but i'm not so sure that one did..\
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anyways... I would love to play an oval holed gypsy jazz guitar soon... The only problem... Is that i'm not sure that i want the \"normal\" gypsy jazz sound.. I'd like one that's got a Full spectrum of sound to offer (of course they're all heavy on the mids.. but... i'd like it to have bass too)...\
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I notice you've got a few guitars listed in the classifieds... and are listed as a luthier...  so... I'm hoping you'll get this email soon... and possibly steer me in the right direction..\
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Remember... I'm not in a hot club.. yet.... but i'd love to have a guitar that sounds great playing any style of music.. and from what i remember about that Jimmy Rosenberg model.. it was awesome...\
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So.. I'm looking for a gypsy jazz guitar somewhere below 2-3\,000.00 hopefully that will be able to fit the bill.\
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Thanks for any info you may be able to provide me\,\
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Billy Howell",10037,"BBCode","2008-05-28 10:39:20"
10039,252,"Hi Billy - sure. If you want a full sound - guitar with a good deal of bass but still with gypsy cut - the guitars modeled after the early work of Jacques Favino are generally the ones your looking for.\
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In that price range\, the Dell Arte Hommage is your only real choice for a new guitar. It's the base model of the Jimmy Rosenberg but I'm pretty sure that the enhancements to the Rosenberg were cosmetic only. You might be able to get a Rosenberg in the Chinese made Dell Artes\, but all in all I am not sure they'll live up to your memory of the real thing. Give Michael a note and tell him what you told me. Feel free to tell him we talked etc.. he's played a few of the Chinese Hommages/Rosenbergs and he's a pretty straight up guy - if they're worth it he'll tell you - if they're not he'll just recommend that you spend the extra money and get the standard Hommage. But bottom line\, you're looking for the larger bodied instrument with the 4 brace top - that guitar in some model or flavor. The Hommage gets its name from being a hommage to the work of Jacques Favino Sr.  Oh\, and Shelley Park's Favino model is the Montmartre - if you can find steal of a deal on one of those used - that'd be another great way to go.",10039,"BBCode","2008-05-28 19:17:16"
10043,1651,"Still have it for sale?\
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Got pictures?\
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how much?\
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billy",10043,"BBCode","2008-05-28 23:03:12"
10044,1651,"You still have it for sale?\
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how much?\
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got pics?\
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Billy",10044,"BBCode","2008-05-28 23:04:35"
10046,1651,"Still have it for sale?\
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Got pictures?\
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how much?\
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billy",10046,"BBCode","2008-05-28 23:03:12"
10061,1651,"Are you still selling it?\
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how much?\
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Billy",10046,"BBCode","2008-05-28 23:07:58"
10062,1415,"Hi\,\
 Sorry\, I guess I should have posted that the Shelley Parks is sold; but I just got another one and it's great\, so if you can find one of her beauties\, pick it up.",10062,"BBCode","2008-05-29 19:11:33"
10063,1415,"Hi\,\
 Sorry\, I guess I should have posted that the Shelley Parks is sold; but I just got another one and it's great\, so if you can find one of her beauties\, pick it up.",10063,"BBCode","2008-05-29 19:11:33"
10064,252,"Hi Rocky - sure - Waverlies are a good call. Snakewood is fine - I'll give you my cost on them less the cost of the Schallers so they don't eat you up too much as they are pricey buggers.\
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9 dot and clear pickguard - sounds good.\
\
Actually I have a guitar on my bench now - setting it up to get it out and it should have been out weeks ago but now that I've switched from French Polish to lacquer the challenge is doing lacquer to a very high level so I've been studying under a local guy who has found a niche business in finishing guitars for highend luthiers... nice work if you can get it - he does pretty well for himself as his skills are in high demand. At any rate\, instead of shopping out the finishing to him I'm training under him on finishing and what it amounts to is just extra time. I'll get faster as I can\, but only as fast as I can get and still do the job I want to do. My goal is still to have your guitar in time for Djangofest though.\
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Here are some pictures of a guitar I finished a few weeks back with Waverlies and a pickguard. This size of pickguard is a tiny little bit smaller than the pattern used by Dupont & Park. It's the smallest I can make it and still be sure that most folks won't scratch the top. I go to jams and hand my guitar to everyone just to see how they play it. It's an interesting way to learn - just watching people play - watching how they grab the guitar when they're playing and in between songs - if they hit the top and where they hit it. There are some folks that can put pick marks a full inch below the pickguard - but really there's no way to stop those folks other than just not letting them play a guitar - and they're pretty rare. This pick guard will protect against scratches from pretty much all people with decent technique who aren't drunk or actively trying to hit the top and it's acoustically invisible. I recorded four guitars before and after and couldn't hear the difference through good headphones or feel a difference when playing so I think it's good to go. The material comes in two thicknesses - this is the thinner of the two. Here are some pictures - not good ones - just me in my shop with a small digital camera. The picture of the pickguard is not very good - it turns out to be very difficult to photograph something that's clear but it does give a good picture of the three dead flys in my flourescent bench light reflecting in the lacquer ;)",9637,"BBCode","2008-05-29 23:51:38"
10065,1138,"Hello Richard\,\
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How are you?...I was wondering if you're still in Romania...\
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All the best!!!",10065,"BBCode","2008-05-30 04:45:40"
10066,1651,"You still have it for sale?\
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how much?\
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got pics?\
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Billy",10046,"BBCode","2008-05-28 23:04:35"
10067,1513,"Hi Billy\,\
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Yes\,  as you can imagine\,  I'm not in a hurry to see this guitar go....Ouch!\
It's strictly about money\,  and I've got bills to pay and not so many gigs right now.  I bought it from Archtop.com in '05\,   and you can see the old profile and pics in their sold item column under 2002 sp Montmartre.\
Send me your e-mail and I'll get more pics to you. we can communicate off of this service at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:primerkat@comcast.net\">primerkat@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> \
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Thanks\,\
Don",10044,"BBCode","2008-05-30 11:31:08"
10068,1513,"Hi Billy\,\
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Yes\,  as you can imagine\,  I'm not in a hurry to see this guitar go....Ouch!\
It's strictly about money\,  and I've got bills to pay and not so many gigs right now.  I bought it from Archtop.com in '05\,   and you can see the old profile and pics in their sold item column under 2002 sp Montmartre.\
Send me your e-mail and I'll get more pics to you. we can communicate off of this service at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:primerkat@comcast.net\">primerkat@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> \
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Thanks\,\
Don",10068,"BBCode","2008-05-30 11:31:08"
10069,4,"Hey Darrell\,\
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Having finally settled in what will be my last home for several years to come\, I came across the chord book. It has charts for:\
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Minor Swing\
Bye Bye Blues\
Django's Tiger\
Djangology\
Minor Blues\
Daphne\
Limehouse Blues\
Swing 42\
Stompin' at Decca\
Dark Eyes\
Hungaria\
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You can have it for $50. let me know if you're interested.\
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All the best\,\
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Ted",10069,"BBCode","2008-05-30 13:29:54"
10070,1601,"Greetings Billy\,\
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Yes\, I still have the guitar and I'm asking $2800.\
Let me know if you're interested and I'll take some pics.\
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Cheers\,\
Chris",10043,"BBCode","2008-05-30 14:03:12"
10071,1601,"Greetings Billy\,\
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Yes\, I still have the guitar and I'm asking $2800.\
Let me know if you're interested and I'll take some pics.\
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Cheers\,\
Chris",10071,"BBCode","2008-05-30 14:03:12"
10075,1138,"Hello Richard\,\
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How are you?...I was wondering if you're still in Romania...\
\
All the best!!!",10075,"BBCode","2008-05-30 04:45:40"
10076,418,"Wow\, good news\, Ted! I'm still interested... How do I send you the money? Does the $50 include shipping? I'm in L.A... \
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Darrell",10076,"BBCode","2008-05-30 18:45:23"
10077,4,"Add $5. for shipping. I'll also include instructions. You can send me cash or check or money order\, whichever you want. If you send cash\, send it really well packed (hidden) and with a delivery confirmation. Just let me know. I leave in the middle of the week for a series of dates with Nolan so let me know how you want to proceed\, ok?",10069,"BBCode","2008-05-31 10:33:15"
10078,1217,"Hi Alex - good to hear from you.  I'm still in Bucharest for the time being.  I was many going to leave in the autumn but now I'm playing in a gypsy jazz group!  We had our second show last night at greenhours jazz club.  It went really well\, so I'm pretty pleased.  Hot club de Bucharest we're called - well\, we're the only one so what the hell!  It's giving me a great boost\, I was kind of getting lazy.\
I don't think I ever really thanked you for those cds you gave me - I still haven't fully explored all they have to offer - an amazing resource.  Thanks!\
Did you manage to get yourself a guitar in the end.  Hows the playing going.  Let me know if your ever in Bucharest!\
Richard",10065,"BBCode","2008-05-31 10:51:51"
10081,1217,"Hi Alex - good to hear from you.  I'm still in Bucharest for the time being.  I was many going to leave in the autumn but now I'm playing in a gypsy jazz group!  We had our second show last night at greenhours jazz club.  It went really well\, so I'm pretty pleased.  Hot club de Bucharest we're called - well\, we're the only one so what the hell!  It's giving me a great boost\, I was kind of getting lazy.\
I don't think I ever really thanked you for those cds you gave me - I still haven't fully explored all they have to offer - an amazing resource.  Thanks!\
Did you manage to get yourself a guitar in the end.  Hows the playing going.  Let me know if your ever in Bucharest!\
Richard",10081,"BBCode","2008-05-31 10:51:51"
10083,1138,"Wow...great news...I would really like to come to a gig sometimes...do you have a recording or something?How many are in this band?When is your next gig?It would be a pleasure to come to Bucharest and I promise I'll be you're biggest fan :D .Let me know when you'll give you're next performance and I'll do my best to be there ( in june till 4th of july I have my exams but after that I'll come to see you...and if you're next gig is in june still let me know and hoppefully I'll fiind a day to be there ) \
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    Now...about me...I didn't have the chance to buy a gypsy guitar but now I own a 16\" archtop guitar ( Johnson JH-440 )...I didn't invest to much money into it because I still want a gypsy guitar...for now I'm proud to own this guitar\
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      In the last two month's I didn't play to much gypsy jazz because I play in a jazz band with some student at Conservator and the things are going well...In paralel I play with a good pianist making a big repetoire.\
      last week I've had a little jamm with a friend...the same friend with who all this gypsy jazz obsesion started...so I have a guitar player...a pianist an a jazz band to play with...\
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    Please let me know when you're going to perform again an I'll try o be there...If it's after 4th of July I'll be there for sure\
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    Please make me a list with songs from you're repertoire and maybe we'll make a little jam sesion after one of you're shows\
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    Good Luck!!! and Swing it!!!",10065,"BBCode","2008-06-01 01:39:30"
10084,1138,"Wow...great news...I would really like to come to a gig sometimes...do you have a recording or something?How many are in this band?When is your next gig?It would be a pleasure to come to Bucharest and I promise I'll be you're biggest fan :D .Let me know when you'll give you're next performance and I'll do my best to be there ( in june till 4th of july I have my exams but after that I'll come to see you...and if you're next gig is in june still let me know and hoppefully I'll fiind a day to be there ) \
\
    Now...about me...I didn't have the chance to buy a gypsy guitar but now I own a 16\" archtop guitar ( Johnson JH-440 )...I didn't invest to much money into it because I still want a gypsy guitar...for now I'm proud to own this guitar\
\
      In the last two month's I didn't play to much gypsy jazz because I play in a jazz band with some student at Conservator and the things are going well...In paralel I play with a good pianist making a big repetoire.\
      last week I've had a little jamm with a friend...the same friend with who all this gypsy jazz obsesion started...so I have a guitar player...a pianist an a jazz band to play with...\
\
    Please let me know when you're going to perform again an I'll try o be there...If it's after 4th of July I'll be there for sure\
\
    Please make me a list with songs from you're repertoire and maybe we'll make a little jam sesion after one of you're shows\
\
    Good Luck!!! and Swing it!!!",10075,"BBCode","2008-06-01 01:39:30"
10091,181,"Hi Bob\,\
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I spent some more quality time with the Cedar Holo this weekend at DFSF. I know I didn't have a lot of feedback last time\, so I just want to say it's really a fantastic guitar that was simply a joy to play. It holds up so well acoustically that I think it would be a shame to put it through any kind of amplification.\
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I'm never good articulating what I like about guitars\, but I know when something feels right and I was having a great time with it. I also got to hear Adrien Moignard play it and he made it sound 10 times better.\
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I know I criticized the \"look\" of the guitar earlier\, but I am actually quite fond of it now. It's really one of a kind which is really something that is rare with gypsy guitars these days. And of course\, the weight of the thing just blows my mind. It feels like its going to float away every time I pick it up.\
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I think it's great that you are getting it out there and in the hands of some awesome players to get their feedback. I can tell you are very passionate about getting it right.\
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I actually don't have a decent oval hole guitar. I'm thinking it might be time to retire my two budget guitars (I have a saga and a dell arte pigalle that I never touch) and trade up. I'll definitely be in touch if that pans out.\
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-v",10091,"BBCode","2008-06-02 11:22:57"
10093,273,"Ciao Francois! comment ca va? \
I already have those partitions \, i think you gave them to me or to Emiliano\, and i never stop to say you thanks\, that stuff is really precious! \
Hey although here we are... i have studied one of the partitions just a week ago\, the valse \"Rencontre\" by Gus Viseur e Enrico Basile\, really nice. i was courious to listen by anyone played but seems that in my Gus-stuff theres nothing\, does some recording exist? \
and another question\, you know if in the old times (30-40) there was some recording with the musette on violin? ( i know that they was playng often with violinist doing the melody that usually accordeon did) i know also that today there is a lot of people playng musette on violin\, but i'm interested about the past times stuff for reason of playng modes.\
I hope to see you soon and the best things for you\,\
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Claudio.",10093,"BBCode","2008-06-03 15:25:54"
10095,155,"Hi Michael\,\
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Now that you have used the Clarus awhile\, has it been a \"go to\" rig for you? I'm enjoying the new one\, though I decided to keep the old one as a backup.\
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My article is out in the new JJG.  It looks pretty good if I say so myself. What do you think?\
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I'm really liking the Favino. I'll bring it to DFNW this year and you will get to play it.\
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That guitar party with all the Busatos looked like fun.  I was playing George Cole's Busato the other day.  Lots of presence!  George now has two Selmers (a D hole and an oval hole)\, a Busato\, a Gallato\, a Dupont and a plastic Maccaferri.  Going to his studio is fun!\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",9077,"BBCode","2008-06-03 17:46:04"
10101,455,"I have a DG-320 Jorgenson D-hole for sale.  It has had the fret leveling done but really needs a higher bridge to raise the action.  I would get a Josh bridge if I keep it.  I am really looking to upgrade so I would be willing to sell it as is.  I need to check what I paid for it but I know I won't take less than $800 plus shipping.  It has no dings just some minor scratches in the top in the usual location from picking which would probably buff out if you care about that.\
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Where are you located?  I'm in so cal.  If interested I can email pics.",10101,"BBCode","2008-06-03 18:51:45"
10105,62,"i think i would be interested in something like that. i have a gitane D-500. it's a couple of years old and has a K&K p/u",10105,"BBCode","2008-03-24 18:06:16"
10108,252,":) \
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Well\, I'm past #11\, it went to a gent in Seattle though - so it's good mojo will be 'round in the general area. \
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I didn't know Michael posted those pictures - I'll have to go check to see which ones he put up there. (I'm assuming you're talking about the pictures of the four Busatos and four Holos & Hansche Weiss' Favino.\
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Yes. I'm using Bubinga now for rosettes. Rosewood has a lot of color but when you put little bits of it in veneer and laminate them together for a rosette\, those color changes tend to make the rosettes look lighter. Actually\, some people really like that look -but Bubinga gives a much more consistent and dark rosette which I prefer and it sounds like you do too.",9637,"BBCode","2008-06-03 21:59:04"
10111,1393,"Hi\
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I have a Gitane D500 for sale. I recently bought a Shelley Park and am looking to move the D500 along. It is in excellent condition...no \"issues\"\, with  \
a Dupont bridge and Waverly tuners. These upgrades cure the common ills of the D500. I can say without hesitation that it is the best sounding D500 I've ever heard. I've had a great time with it. I'm asking $700.  Let me know if you're interested.\
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Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",10111,"BBCode","2008-06-04 03:52:39"
10112,563,"I have a D-500 I would be willing to part with\, as I have a Favino and 2 Manouches and never play it naymore. My guitar was formerly owned by Bob Quine\, who was guirarist for Lou Reed and Robert Hell and the Voidoids (if you like punk). I selected it as my favorote from among several of Bob's gypsy guitars after his death. It comes with documentation of its former owner and a hardshell case (not fitted\, as Saga didn't make them at the time. There are pictures already on the Djangobooks forum. If you are interested\, I'll track down the link. I'd like a little more for the guitar given its provinence\, but not a rediculous amount. It would fit into your budget with money to spare. Let me know. \
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Michael",10112,"BBCode","2008-06-04 05:11:44"
10113,1550,"hey\,\
thanks for the message and offer.\
i am interested to see some pictures...i'm on the east coast. \
what bridge does it have and what's off about it exactly?  does it have tailpiece leather? and a case?\
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thanks\, \
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andrew",10113,"BBCode","2008-06-03 19:39:57"
10114,455,"Hi Andrew\,\
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It has the standard bridge that it comes with but for gypsy style playing you typically have to raise the action to keep the strings from buzzing since the gypsy picking style is so much stronger.  I've just added some wooden shims under the bridge but it would better to put on one of the 'Josh' bridges from Djangobooks.  I just never got around to ordering one.\
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Yes it has the little leather piece under the bridge.\
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I can email pictures to you.  What is your email address?\
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Mike",10101,"BBCode","2008-06-04 09:02:55"
10115,455,"Oh\, and it does have the standard Gitane hardshell case fitted to the cutaway.",10101,"BBCode","2008-06-04 09:04:18"
10121,273,"Ciao Francois! comment ca va? \
I already have those partitions \, i think you gave them to me or to Emiliano\, and i never stop to say you thanks\, that stuff is really precious! \
Hey although here we are... i have studied one of the partitions just a week ago\, the valse \"Rencontre\" by Gus Viseur e Enrico Basile\, really nice. i was courious to listen by anyone played but seems that in my Gus-stuff theres nothing\, does some recording exist? \
and another question\, you know if in the old times (30-40) there was some recording with the musette on violin? ( i know that they was playng often with violinist doing the melody that usually accordeon did) i know also that today there is a lot of people playng musette on violin\, but i'm interested about the past times stuff for reason of playng modes.\
I hope to see you soon and the best things for you\,\
\
Claudio.",2667,"BBCode","2008-06-03 15:25:54"
10122,1550,"my address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:maldorors@gmail.com\">maldorors@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
do you know if the case a golden gate or guardian..\
thanks",10113,"BBCode","2008-06-04 09:17:22"
10124,252,"Oh... well... um...  Actually that rosette is plastic. Busato did those for a while when plastic was considered ultra-cool because it had just basically been invented (Macafferri was a plastic lover too - sort of an odd and unfortunate time in luthiery... kind of like when people were wearing leisure suits) It does look cool in the picture from several feet away but up close it looks very Gitane. The Bubinga will be a darker color and plays well against the maple/holly - but it won't be quite as dark as that\, because although you can't see it from that distance\, it's black and white plastic. A wooden inlay of bubinga and maple will stand out more than on those guitars though because they all have 60 years of grunge and sun darkening on them which darkens both the maple in the rosette and the soundboard spruce. They'll be darker and have better 'pop' than the wooden rosettes on my guitars in the full picture with all guitars because the Bubinga is darker - and also it is more consistently dark so it doesn't have that pixelated light/dark that standard rosewood does.",9637,"BBCode","2008-06-05 01:54:23"
10125,25,"Hi Andre:\
My name is Andrew Lawrence and I produce a Gypsy jazz festival/music camp called Django in June in the US. We are hosting Ensemble Zaiti next week and a local arts editor is interested in doing an article on the Selmer 607 project as a way to promote Adrien and upcoming concert.\
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If you would be willing to do so\, it would be great for you to contact this writer - his name is James Heflin - to see if he has any questions for you about the project. He knows a lot about this music and is a strong supporter of our event.\
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His email address is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jheflin@valleyadvocate.com\">jheflin@valleyadvocate.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
Andrew\
djangoinjune.com",10125,"BBCode","2008-06-05 06:31:58"
10126,25,"Hi Andre:\
My name is Andrew Lawrence and I produce a Gypsy jazz festival/music camp called Django in June in the US. We are hosting Ensemble Zaiti next week and a local arts editor is interested in doing an article on the Selmer 607 project as a way to promote Adrien and upcoming concert.\
\
If you would be willing to do so\, it would be great for you to contact this writer - his name is James Heflin - to see if he has any questions for you about the project. He knows a lot about this music and is a strong supporter of our event.\
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His email address is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jheflin@valleyadvocate.com\">jheflin@valleyadvocate.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
Andrew\
djangoinjune.com",10126,"BBCode","2008-06-05 06:31:58"
10128,203,"Ciao Claudio\,\
\
Tutto va bene\, grazie mille.\
\
Unfortunately\, I have only few Gus Viseur recordings and none of \"Rencontre\" \
either by him or by someone else.\
To my knowledge\, there are very few recordings of musette with violins.\
As you know the melody was often devoted to the accordeon or to the violin. In the Guerino formation who recorded with Django (Brise Napolitaine\, La Valse Nini\, Gallito) there was a violin\, but I don't remember that he played an essential part. \
The most usual bands in the 20-30 was an accordeon + banjo [u]+[/u] drums [u]+[/u] bass or cello or tuba [u]+[/u] saxophone and that's it.\
The slide whistle was also ver popular.\
I have one recording of 'Strange Harmony' with Michel Warlop on violin + Richardet on accordeon\, but it is swing/jazz and not musette.\
Of course when it came to tango\, accordeon and violin became more and more frequently associated.\
Best regards\
François RAVEZ",10093,"BBCode","2008-06-05 13:27:23"
10129,203,"Ciao Claudio\,\
\
Tutto va bene\, grazie mille.\
\
Unfortunately\, I have only few Gus Viseur recordings and none of \"Rencontre\" \
either by him or by someone else.\
To my knowledge\, there are very few recordings of musette with violins.\
As you know the melody was often devoted to the accordeon or to the violin. In the Guerino formation who recorded with Django (Brise Napolitaine\, La Valse Nini\, Gallito) there was a violin\, but I don't remember that he played an essential part. \
The most usual bands in the 20-30 was an accordeon + banjo [u]+[/u] drums [u]+[/u] bass or cello or tuba [u]+[/u] saxophone and that's it.\
The slide whistle was also ver popular.\
I have one recording of 'Strange Harmony' with Michel Warlop on violin + Richardet on accordeon\, but it is swing/jazz and not musette.\
Of course when it came to tango\, accordeon and violin became more and more frequently associated.\
Best regards\
François RAVEZ",10129,"BBCode","2008-06-05 13:27:23"
10135,1227,"Hey Michael\, Ive thoroughly enjoyed your site over the past years.  Im mainly a mandolin play\, and Ive started to play jazz on it and the jazz theory is starting to click in my mind...the thing that was holding me back from purchasing a jazz guitar before.  I love the sound of django and his contemporaries and Im positive thats where I want to go with my guitar playing.\
\
Issue\, as always\, is the money.  I already own more than enough instruments (violin\, mando\, octave mando\, tenor banjo)\, so I cant go spending a grand on a guitar like i would want to.   I've heard enough good stuff said about the cigano line that I want to opt for that over the more expensive gitanes.  Ive been playing string instruments long enough to appreciate a good setup\, and Im sure you and Josh will do a better job than anything else.\
\
Im split between purchasing between you and Gianna's jazz guitar site [url=http://www.gypsyjazzguitars.com]www.gypsyjazzguitars.com[/url] .  I bought my eastman mandolin from him 2 years ago and his setup was excellent.  No idea about the extent of his setup for his guitars though (im gonna call him in a minute)\, but I can buy a cigano with golden gate case and shipping for $450.\
\
Buying the same from you would come out to $470\, including case and shipping.  If I purchased from you I think I'd want to get the setup special with frets and custom bridge\, and that comes out to $670\, shipping included.\
\
Basically\, Im trying to figure out if that extra $200 spent on properly setting up a $330 guitar is worth it.  For that same $670 I can buy a gitane with case and shipping from gianna.\
\
Hope you can shed some light on this.  Also I know and appreciate all you do for the gypsy jazz community :)\
\
-John Sargent",10135,"BBCode","2008-06-06 09:09:19"
10136,9,"Hi John\,\
\
I doubt Gianna's \"setup\" is really a set up at all. We're the only dealer who actually does Gypsy style after market setups. all the other dealers ship with the factory setup which is OK\, but not how a pro Gypsy player would play it.\
\
Also\, we actually play this music\, own and studied vintage Favinos\, Busatos\, Selmers\, etc and have spent a lot of time in Europe playing with the top players. All this knowledge goes into how we setup the guitars. I've found most other dealers of these instruments know almost nothing about this style and do the most awful things to the guitars. We've seen many Ciganos from other dealers that had the action lowered so they played like a Strat. It's always sad to see that.\
\
Anyway\, thanks for the email!\
\
-Michael",10136,"BBCode","2008-06-06 09:18:05"
10139,1227,"yeah\, i justt got off the phone with gianna.  They dont fret level\, and basically all he does is ensure high action and intonation.  I have the feeling the extra money will be well spent :)\
\
thanks!\
\
-John",10135,"BBCode","2008-06-06 09:26:03"
10140,9,"Cool...thanks!\
\
'm",10136,"BBCode","2008-06-06 09:28:22"
10143,14,"hi:\
\
i'm inerested in your stimer.\
\
whats the condition and price.\
\
\
\
\
David",10143,"BBCode","2008-06-06 10:13:23"
10145,925,"Good condition\, I am asking $225 plus shipping.\
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-Matt\
Portland\, OR",10145,"BBCode","2008-06-06 11:06:21"
10147,252,"I'll have a website one of these days - ironic - I spend too much time building to play ;)",10147,"BBCode","2008-06-06 11:59:13"
10149,1651,"Hey Bob\,\
\
\
well... interesting turn of events.... My cousin is in the middle of Dale Unger's Archtop building class.... I talked to him last night\, and now he wants to build me a Favino style guitar....\
\
I've seen plans on the internet by Michael Collins... also a video and book.... are these the way to go as far as instructional material?\
\
I know that favino guitars are lighter in bracing and in construction... will Michael's instructional material allow an explosive sounding guitar (like the Dell Arte Rosenburg/Hommage model) to be built?\
\
there's a not so favorable review on harmony central about his favino guitar... but it seems to me that the guitar in question is suffering from a lack of moisture...  in other words.. drying out too quickly...\
\
anyways... thanks for any info you can give me..\
\
Billy",10037,"BBCode","2008-06-06 07:30:30"
10150,252,"Well\, to make a long story short\, a person's first guitar is seldom going to turn into your main rig -  and all the plans I've found have been incompete to one degree or another. But\, hey - let him build it - see what happens - he may surprise you\, but that Hommage is a good guitar for the money.",10039,"BBCode","2008-06-06 12:03:12"
10158,831,"I cant find your email address to contact you directly but I would like some info Thanks Keith",10158,"BBCode","2008-06-07 12:28:50"
10159,925,"Hi Keith\,\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com\">matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I am asking $225 plus shipping.\
\
-Matt",10159,"BBCode","2008-06-07 13:11:08"
10161,925,"Hi Keith\,\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com\">matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I am asking $225 plus shipping.\
\
-Matt",10145,"BBCode","2008-06-07 13:11:08"
10163,1431,"Hi\,\
\
I'm interested in your DVDs.  I already have his Art of Jazz Manouche DVDs\, but am interested in the 4 volume set.  Are you willing to break up the package?  \
\
Please let me know. \
\
Thanks!\
\
Chris Irwin",10163,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:16:46"
10164,1431,"Hi\,\
\
I'm interested in your DVDs.  I already have his Art of Jazz Manouche DVDs\, but am interested in the 4 volume set.  Are you willing to break up the package?  \
\
Please let me know. \
\
Thanks!\
\
Chris Irwin",10164,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:16:46"
10165,307,"Hi Chris\, sorry I'm trying to get rid of all of them for at least $200. If you'd want the whole package for $200\, minus the Art of Accompaniment dvd\, that's fine with me.\
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex",10163,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:22:22"
10166,307,"Hi Chris\, sorry I'm trying to get rid of all of them for at least $200. If you'd want the whole package for $200\, minus the Art of Accompaniment dvd\, that's fine with me.\
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex",10166,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:22:22"
10167,1431,"Thanks for the speedy reply.  I can get the DVDs new for $215\, so I'm going to have to pass.  Best of luck finding a buyer.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Chris",10163,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:32:50"
10168,831,"I cant find your email address to contact you directly but I would like some info Thanks Keith",10158,"BBCode","2008-06-07 13:46:52"
10169,1021,"Hi\,\
\
I didnt see you email listed\, so I PM'd you.\
\
anyways\, what do you want for it?  I have been thinking about getting one recently.\
\
thanks\
\
Tim",10169,"BBCode","2008-06-07 13:16:35"
10170,925,"Keith\, send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com\">matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",10159,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:50:35"
10171,925,"Tim\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com\">matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I am asking $225\, plus shipping.\
\
-Matt",10171,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:51:10"
10172,925,"I am asking $225\, plus shipping.\
\
-Matt",10159,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:51:41"
10173,925,"Keith\, send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com\">matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",10145,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:50:35"
10174,925,"I am asking $225\, plus shipping.\
\
-Matt",10145,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:51:41"
10175,1431,"Thanks for the speedy reply.  I can get the DVDs new for $215\, so I'm going to have to pass.  Best of luck finding a buyer.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Chris",10164,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:32:50"
10176,307,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Thanks for getting back to me.\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex",10163,"BBCode","2008-06-07 20:38:48"
10177,925,"Tim\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com\">matthewbergstrom@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I am asking $225\, plus shipping.\
\
-Matt",10145,"BBCode","2008-06-07 14:51:10"
10178,311,"Hey Charlie! How are you??\
I'm well and very happy since I'll be going to Samois in a couple of weeks!\
\
Thanks for the warning... I might take the bridge to some luthier to have it darkened.\
\
Best regards\,\
Enrique",10178,"BBCode","2008-06-07 23:59:33"
10179,1651,"I should have elaborated a little...\
\
my cousin is a cabinet maker by trade\, and has produced more than a few instruments..\
\
I hadn't spoken to him in quite a while\, and only recently (last night) found out he was studying with Dale Unger... He was wondering\, since i seem to be in love with the huge sound of the favino based Rosenberg model\, if the plans that Michael Collins has drawn up were going to produce the desired results.\
\
As you know\, flat top guitars and archtop guitars are totally different than the Selmer/Favino guitars..\
\
He's wondering how light you have to construct the tops and backs vs a regular flat top acoustic.. \
\
Billy",10037,"BBCode","2008-06-06 12:36:42"
10181,925,"Bob\,\
\
I heard you sold your DiMaurio concept guitar to Pete\, congrats!  It was a great idea that you had making it electricfied with a dual tone pot.  Below is a similar guitar but more archtop than gypsy.  Hope all is well.\
\
Cheers\,\
Matt\
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[url=http://elderly.com/vintage/items/45U-1257.htm]http://elderly.com/vintage/items/45U-1257.htm[/url]",10181,"BBCode","2008-06-06 22:35:57"
10182,307,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Thanks for getting back to me.\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex",10166,"BBCode","2008-06-07 20:38:48"
10189,1550,"where do you live?\
i grew up in greer\, sc.\
live in savannah now.  \
when i started playing music it was klezmer on fiddle...not very long ago.\
do you play klezmer and gypsy stuff in SC?  i remember a django band used to play in Charleston..but other than that i've never seen anything.  \
andrew",10189,"BBCode","2008-06-08 20:40:13"
10190,1456,"Well \"Hey!\" to you\, Andrew!\
\
I live in Woodruff/work in Greenville.  I used to play klezmer mandolin\, but mainly was a Bluegrass and Texas Swing player.  I haven't played with other musicians in a couple of years since I switched to Gypsy Jazz\, a music I've loved for many years.\
\
Do you ever revisit the Upstate?  Maybe we could pick a few if you come to the area.  In about an hour I'm heading to GSP to fly up north for \"Django in June.\"  It's supposed to be just as hot up there as it is down here and their dorms do NOT have A/C!\
\
So I'll sweat off a few pounds... :(\
\
Stay cool and keep in touch when I get back\,\
\
-Austin\, aka \"K;ezmorim\"",10190,"BBCode","2008-06-09 04:19:53"
10191,1661,"siamo 2 chitarristi e una cantante di milano\, cerchiamo chiunque in lombardia che conosca ed apprezzi il genere: chitarristi\,contrabbassisti\,clarinettisti\,violinisti\,fisarmonicisti per mettere su un bel gruppo swing manouche. \
p.s.non siamo professionisti e non abbiamo date per adesso \
il mio numero è 333/5073942\
sennò un email a <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zulejko@hotmail.it\">zulejko@hotmail.it</a><!-- e -->\
ciao",10191,"BBCode","2008-06-09 06:32:54"
10192,1661,"siamo 2 chitarristi e una cantante di milano\, cerchiamo chiunque in lombardia che conosca ed apprezzi il genere: chitarristi\,contrabbassisti\,clarinettisti\,violinisti\,fisarmonicisti per mettere su un bel gruppo swing manouche. \
p.s.non siamo professionisti e non abbiamo date per adesso \
il mio numero è 333/5073942\
sennò un email a <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zulejko@hotmail.it\">zulejko@hotmail.it</a><!-- e -->\
ciao",10191,"BBCode","2008-06-09 06:32:54"
10194,1227,"Hey Michael\, I replied to your email concerning my order\, but never heard back.  figured this would be the best way to get in contact with you.\
\
Anyways\, if your able to please ship the products you have now\, and Ill await the arrival of the Cigano till next week hopefullly.\
\
Hope you have fun at Django in June.  Hopefully Ill be able to make it next year.  It would be cool to meet guys like you and John McGann\
\
-John Sargent",10194,"BBCode","2008-06-09 08:40:24"
10198,726,"Howdy Troy!\
\
Say I wanted to ask you\, when you picked up your JP guitar in France\, how did you bring it back? Hand carry it in its case on the plane? Bring a flight case? Just curious because I'm going to get mine from him in Paris in about 2 1/2 weeks. I was trying to decide whether to bring my big clam coffin box flight case or bring a tuff gig bag and hand carry it or try risking it carrying it onboard in it's hard case. I'm not sure how leniant United Airlines is when it comes to carrying on instruments. Just wondering what you did. Any recommendations? I flew in and out of China about 5 times last year and always had an instrument but the Chinese airlines and staff don't give a crap what you carry on\, they're very lenient so it was always a breeze. Not sure about this time though.\
\
Thanks for your time. I hear your other axe is a Park. Looks like great minds think alike\, my other axe is an all Maple Park Montmartre.\
\
Cheers!\
Doug",9941,"BBCode","2008-06-09 10:32:02"
10201,504,"Hi\, my name is Daniel and I'm just getting into luthiery. I have the collins book on building a selmer style\, but the sites he provides for veneer supply doesn't seem to carry the right sizes. Do you know any other good sites for veneers? \
\
In addition\, do veneers need to be quartered? (or is this just for aesthetics).  How is your business/website going\, I look forward to seeing it and more of your guitars. I appreciate all your help\, time and advice.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Daniel\
\
PS Any tips for a beginning young college luthier?",10201,"BBCode","2008-06-09 11:49:20"
10202,252,"Hi Daniel - Yeah - veneer isn't available in the right thicknesses anymore - it's all cut to 0.53mm and 0.63mm or something like that which means 4 sheets instead of 3. Build your first few out of solid wood though. It does a fine job and you will be a lot less discouraged because you can dink around with it on a bending iron for a while without ruining the wood whereas if you screw up veneer it just screws up and becomes unusable and laughs at you while its doing that. Mahogany makes a great gypsy jazz guitar\, as does Walnut (American or Peruvian) and they're all easy to work with and have a deadish tap which resembles veneer acoustically. Work into the veneer thing over time - seriously - it'll kill your enthusiasm if you bang your head on it before you've experienced good success in other areas.\
\
Get the book by Kinkead (British guy) and Cumpanio (American guy) The Collins book has a lot of dangerous techniques in it - sorry to be so blunt but I'm packing out for a tradeshow and so don't have time to try to figure out how to finess the words around that. Charle plan\, Kinkead book\, Cumpanio book & you're off to a good start.",10202,"BBCode","2008-06-09 13:12:02"
10206,70,"Hi Doug\,\
\
Just carry it on the plane. I've traveled to Europe twice in the last couple of years\, and also around the states\, and not once has anyone even looked twice at my guitar. I think we've gotten past the post-9/11 thing.\
\
Although a older case may help you get through customs without paying any duty. I had mine shipped over by fedex and it cost $600 in duty (bastards!).\
\
Ted Gottsegen picked his guitar up in France and carried it back no problem\, no duty. \"I've had this old thing for years\".\
\
I love my Park. It's also a Montmartre\, cedar top\, maple sides\, and a sound port. A work of art.\
\
The two instruments complement each other very well. Depending on which one I happen to be playing that day/week I always feel \"THIS ONE\"\
is the best guitar I've ever played. They're two completely different beasts.\
\
I envy your going to Paris. Please give my love to Jean-Pierre from my wife\, Julie\, and I. Tell him we'll be back to visit him soon and we'll bring lots of wine this time!!\
\
talk to you soon\
\
Troy",9957,"BBCode","2008-06-09 13:29:51"
10207,726,"Thanks for the suggestions Troy! I will surely give your regards to JP for you and your wife. \
\
See you later this year at DFNW!\
\
All the best\,\
\
Doug",9941,"BBCode","2008-06-09 15:25:39"
10214,470,"no case just the guitar",10214,"BBCode","2008-06-09 17:34:16"
10216,504,"Thanks Bob for your reply\, \
\
Good luck with the trade show\, but once your free\, thank you for your response. It's been great seeing you progress\, I've been reading the forums alot\, and have been planing to build a selmer style guitar for about a year. I remember you asking all about selmers and how they cranked that top and the thinness of the soundboard\, now look at you\, your an authority and have great knowledge on these guitars.\
\
I have always wondered how different wood veneers affect the sound\, it seems like it wouldn't have too much effect in my mind since they are so thin\, but I guess they do.\
\
I would really like that authentic selmer (mac) sound\, (I'm going for the d hole)\, Do you think mahogany (which type)\, walnut (which type)\, or east ind r\, would give the most authentic sound? \
\
I'll take your advice and build with solid b/s.  I just ordered cumpiano's book a couple of days ago since I was in the mood to build a classical for summer (i'm a big bossa nova fan\, esp during the summer). \
\
I know what you mean about michael's book\, I hate how he puts the stuff your suppose to scan on the inside of the book\, it makes it so difficult to scan\, it should have been binded.  What techniques did you think were dangerous\, what do you think about the book overall (in addition\, are his measurements accurate for selmac).\
\
\
Thanks Bob\, great talking to you\, I truly appreciate everything\
\
I graduated from college about two months ago (finally made it as a mechanical engineer) and started working full time at Fluor as a piping engineer. My hands have been aching to build something/work with wood.\
\
All the best\,\
Daniel",10201,"BBCode","2008-06-09 21:19:05"
10217,1393,"Hi Bob\
\
Great news! I'm really looking forward to Wednesday. One thing\, though\, you mention the second option of delivering to my house but the address i gave you was PO Box 632\, Troy\, NY 12181. I'm hoping that's what you used. In that case they'll keep it at the PO. Just double checking that you used the PO Box address.\
\
Thanks for all your efforts!\
\
Regards\,\
Sam",10024,"BBCode","2008-06-09 18:00:32"
10218,1393,"Hi Bob\
\
Great news! I'm really looking forward to Wednesday. One thing\, though\, you mention the second option of delivering to my house but the address i gave you was PO Box 632\, Troy\, NY 12181. I'm hoping that's what you used. In that case they'll keep it at the PO. Just double checking that you used the PO Box address.\
\
Thanks for all your efforts!\
\
Regards\,\
Sam",10024,"BBCode","2008-06-09 18:02:43"
10219,252,"Yep\, I used the PO box - so probably the best way to do it is to get it at the PO box.\
\
You bet\, it's a nice guitar - I think you'll like the soundport - especially playing live - it's like your own personal acoustic monitor that never feeds back ;)\
\
-Bob",10026,"BBCode","2008-06-09 23:09:35"
10221,11,"hi\,\
\
have I met you before?  i notice that you live near me\, out in Clackamas.    i live in Sellwood.   what kind of gypsy guitar do you play?  who do you know in Portland?\
\
-jon",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-10 11:06:53"
10222,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
Congratulations on your college graduation!!  \
\
In answer to your question\, I have indeed built several classical guitars.  I think it would be difficult for a beginning builder to build one in the space of a month\, including French polishing.  Moreover\, I daresay that I'd think it a mistake for you to try\, as I fear that you'd be so pressed for time that you'd probably make some mistakes or perhaps take some shortcuts that you'd forever regret.  \
\
I believe that it would be a more rewarding experience to take whatever time you need to build the best guitar that you can; you can then be proud of your work and will have learned so much more from the process that will stand you in good stead for your future building.  Of course\, that's just my opinion\, and should you decide to go ahead and try doing so\, your experience might be quite to the contrary!\
\
As for laminating sides: Yes\, I have laminated sides and backs for Selmer style guitars.  Veneers can be purchased from a number of sources\, but I've had good experiences with Constantine's: [url=http://www.constantines.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=172]http://www.constantines.com/index.asp?P ... tegory=172[/url].  \
\
There's also MacBeath Hardwoods\, and a number of others--a google search for veneers will turn them up.  I used East Indian rosewood and African mahogany over a core of poplar crossbanding.  You likely won't find veneer to make a back from a single piece\, but neither did Selmer.  If you get veneers that are narrower\, then you could make a 4 piece back and if you carefully match the grain patterns\, it would look indistinguishable from a 2 piece back.\
\
I've not had much time for building anything lately\, as I had to spend the first part of the year in Portland\, OR taking care of my mother after my father's death and currently we're in negotiations to buy a 42 acre property in Red Bluff where we hope to build a house and workshop.  I only had time to make a bridge for a Selmer Grande Bouche I've been making!  I'm hoping I'll be able to get back to building soon\, as I have a number of projects I'm hoping to complete.\
\
Do let me know what progress you make with building\, and don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I can help you with.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",10222,"BBCode","2008-06-10 12:42:27"
10223,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
Congratulations on your college graduation!!  \
\
In answer to your question\, I have indeed built several classical guitars.  I think it would be difficult for a beginning builder to build one in the space of a month\, including French polishing.  Moreover\, I daresay that I'd think it a mistake for you to try\, as I fear that you'd be so pressed for time that you'd probably make some mistakes or perhaps take some shortcuts that you'd forever regret.  \
\
I believe that it would be a more rewarding experience to take whatever time you need to build the best guitar that you can; you can then be proud of your work and will have learned so much more from the process that will stand you in good stead for your future building.  Of course\, that's just my opinion\, and should you decide to go ahead and try doing so\, your experience might be quite to the contrary!\
\
As for laminating sides: Yes\, I have laminated sides and backs for Selmer style guitars.  Veneers can be purchased from a number of sources\, but I've had good experiences with Constantine's: [url=http://www.constantines.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=172]http://www.constantines.com/index.asp?P ... tegory=172[/url].  \
\
There's also MacBeath Hardwoods\, and a number of others--a google search for veneers will turn them up.  I used East Indian rosewood and African mahogany over a core of poplar crossbanding.  You likely won't find veneer to make a back from a single piece\, but neither did Selmer.  If you get veneers that are narrower\, then you could make a 4 piece back and if you carefully match the grain patterns\, it would look indistinguishable from a 2 piece back.\
\
I've not had much time for building anything lately\, as I had to spend the first part of the year in Portland\, OR taking care of my mother after my father's death and currently we're in negotiations to buy a 42 acre property in Red Bluff where we hope to build a house and workshop.  I only had time to make a bridge for a Selmer Grande Bouche I've been making!  I'm hoping I'll be able to get back to building soon\, as I have a number of projects I'm hoping to complete.\
\
Do let me know what progress you make with building\, and don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I can help you with.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",10223,"BBCode","2008-06-10 12:42:27"
10224,647,"Are they still available?",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 15:29:52"
10225,647,"Are they still available?",10225,"BBCode","2008-06-10 15:29:52"
10226,307,"Hi Fopa\,\
\
Thanks for the question and yes they are still available. I'm trying to get rid of everything as a package deal for $200. If you live far from the Bay Area\, it'd be nice if you could give a few extra bucks ($5-10?)for shipping.\
\
I am happy to make another ebay ad and you can buy it from there\, or I'm not sure if you could give me a paypal payment first. I've never sold something outside of ebay so if you have an idea that works let me know.\
\
You could also mail me a check and then once it's cleared I'd send you the dvds/booklet (insured and packaged well)\
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex\
\
p.s. the dvds are in perfect condition and come in the original packaging. Only the Marcelo dvd and booklet have cosmetic marks)",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:20:48"
10227,307,"Hi Fopa\,\
\
Thanks for the question and yes they are still available. I'm trying to get rid of everything as a package deal for $200. If you live far from the Bay Area\, it'd be nice if you could give a few extra bucks ($5-10?)for shipping.\
\
I am happy to make another ebay ad and you can buy it from there\, or I'm not sure if you could give me a paypal payment first. I've never sold something outside of ebay so if you have an idea that works let me know.\
\
You could also mail me a check and then once it's cleared I'd send you the dvds/booklet (insured and packaged well)\
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex\
\
p.s. the dvds are in perfect condition and come in the original packaging. Only the Marcelo dvd and booklet have cosmetic marks)",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:40:43"
10228,307,"Hi Fopa\,\
\
Thanks for the question and yes they are still available. I'm trying to get rid of everything as a package deal for $200. If you live far from the Bay Area\, it'd be nice if you could give a few extra bucks ($5-10?)for shipping.\
\
I am happy to make another ebay ad and you can buy it from there\, or I'm not sure if you could give me a paypal payment first. I've never sold something outside of ebay so if you have an idea that works let me know.\
\
You could also mail me a check and then once it's cleared I'd send you the dvds/booklet (insured and packaged well)\
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex\
\
p.s. the dvds are in perfect condition and come in the original packaging. Only the Marcelo dvd and booklet have cosmetic marks)",10228,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:20:48"
10229,307,"Hi Fopa\,\
\
Thanks for the question and yes they are still available. I'm trying to get rid of everything as a package deal for $200. If you live far from the Bay Area\, it'd be nice if you could give a few extra bucks ($5-10?)for shipping.\
\
I am happy to make another ebay ad and you can buy it from there\, or I'm not sure if you could give me a paypal payment first. I've never sold something outside of ebay so if you have an idea that works let me know.\
\
You could also mail me a check and then once it's cleared I'd send you the dvds/booklet (insured and packaged well)\
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex\
\
p.s. the dvds are in perfect condition and come in the original packaging. Only the Marcelo dvd and booklet have cosmetic marks)",10228,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:40:43"
10230,647,"I work in San Francisco. I can afford to give you $150\, I only want the Chang DVD's. I'm not trying to low ball you\, just short of cash this month and thats all I can afford. If your interested you can call me at 415-314-1951. If it's not enough\, I understand.  Jeff",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:49:39"
10231,647,"PS. I don't need the Art of Accompaning\" either\,..I already have it. Just want the lead set.",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:54:05"
10232,647,"I work in San Francisco. I can afford to give you $150\, I only want the Chang DVD's. I'm not trying to low ball you\, just short of cash this month and thats all I can afford. If your interested you can call me at 415-314-1951. If it's not enough\, I understand.  Jeff",10225,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:49:39"
10233,647,"PS. I don't need the Art of Accompaning\" either\,..I already have it. Just want the lead set.",10225,"BBCode","2008-06-10 16:54:05"
10234,307,"Hi jeff ~\
\
Thanks for the email. Sorry i'm trying to rid rid of everything. I may lower the price in the future\, but for now I'm going to keep the whole package deal (and as I paid about $230 for the new dvds\, $150 seems a bit too low for me)\
\
Thanks and best of luck!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 19:33:58"
10235,307,"Hi Jeff\, if you can stretch your budget up to $180 for the lead set\, I am willing to drive out & deliver the dvds to you.\
\
Just an idea\, \
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 19:37:23"
10236,307,"Hi jeff ~\
\
Thanks for the email. Sorry i'm trying to rid rid of everything. I may lower the price in the future\, but for now I'm going to keep the whole package deal (and as I paid about $230 for the new dvds\, $150 seems a bit too low for me)\
\
Thanks and best of luck!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex",10228,"BBCode","2008-06-10 19:33:58"
10237,307,"Hi Jeff\, if you can stretch your budget up to $180 for the lead set\, I am willing to drive out & deliver the dvds to you.\
\
Just an idea\, \
\
Thanks & Sincerely\,\
Alex",10228,"BBCode","2008-06-10 19:37:23"
10238,647,"$170 and it's a deal. I work very close to Union Sq. in the City. Call me if you want to do it.  415-314-1951",10224,"BBCode","2008-06-10 20:22:31"
10241,1661,"ho trovato il tuo profilo qua.. su djangobooks io sono di milano e suono manouche..cercavo altri elementi con cui suonare\,saresti disponibile? ciao  \
stefano",10241,"BBCode","2008-06-11 10:23:22"
10243,1651,"Yes... i'd love pics..\
\
whowell (at) ihmc (dot) us",10043,"BBCode","2008-06-11 13:13:11"
10244,1651,"Yes... i'd love pics..\
\
whowell (at) ihmc (dot) us",10046,"BBCode","2008-06-11 13:13:11"
10248,11,"yeah\,  i like jamming  one-on-one  and i almost prefer it to performing live (which I have done a lot of) .       ive been playing gypsy jazz for 8 years now.  I started playing when i was 28.    ive been working on  learning lately from Dennis's  videos  and really i feel like i am still just trying to master the basics.\
\
i used to be in the band called \"The Djangophiles\" until about 2 weeks ago.  i quit because the other guitar player in the band wouldn't let me take a single solo\, which i think is a little selfish.\
\
lets stay in touch and maybe we can jam at your house or my house sometime during this summer?    alternatively\, we could meet sometime at the 4:00pm saturday jam (at Moon & Sixpence pub) and show up 30 minutes early and jam one-on-one before the other people get there...\
\
-jon",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-11 16:22:58"
10252,1571,"Hi there\
\
Im in the sam boat\, thinking of buying a guitar in France. I plan to visit the\
Guitare Village and the Flea Market in Paris on Saturday 28th. I've invited a couple of people to come with me - I have a car while I'm in Samois - if they decline and I have space you'd be welcome to tag along. There are some interesting looking guitars in Guitare Village and who knows what you might find at the Flea Market.\
\
The suggestion to look through Manoucheries is a good one\, there's some great stuff on there. Anyway\, have a great time at Samois\,\
\
regards\
\
Alan",10252,"BBCode","2008-06-11 19:05:37"
10253,1124,"Hey Alan!\
Its a deal!\
I have to be back in time for the Ferre Brothers and a glass of sherry though.....\
my contact number is 086 397 7929-its an irish mobile so u may have to put in a code\, I will be in a tent in Samorau with a little ulster flag on it and the stench of a strong brie wafting out.\
We may find a few Selmers..\
\
One love",10253,"BBCode","2008-06-12 01:13:32"
10254,1550,"hey...send me an email here:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:maldorors@gmail.com\">maldorors@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
i got something you might want.\
\
andrew",10254,"BBCode","2008-06-12 01:23:21"
10255,1124,"Hey Alan!\
Its a deal!\
I have to be back in time for the Ferre Brothers and a glass of sherry though.....\
my contact number is 086 397 7929-its an irish mobile so u may have to put in a code\, I will be in a tent in Samorau with a little ulster flag on it and the stench of a strong brie wafting out.\
We may find a few Selmers..\
\
One love",10255,"BBCode","2008-06-12 01:13:32"
10257,11,"yes\, to me just making the music\, inventing ideas\, embracing the rhythm\, and hearing the non-American sounds is the best. :-)     \
\
so\, it sounds like you ARE an actual Roma?  does the rest of your family live here in Oregon?   do you play more than just the guitar?   what do you do for a job?\
\
what is your name?\
\
-jon",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-12 09:26:10"
10258,278,"Hi Rich\,\
\
Are both the Potter and Debarre CDs available? I could send you money by PayPal. Let me know. Thanks.\
\
- Tom Landman",10258,"BBCode","2008-06-12 12:55:49"
10259,1550,"hey...send me an email here:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:maldorors@gmail.com\">maldorors@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
i got something you might want.\
\
andrew",10189,"BBCode","2008-06-12 01:23:21"
10263,11,"what really attracted me to this music is the approach to how it is played.   i like the way the music is played with a lot of passion and that it is very technical and very organic.    playing this kind of music makes me happy and relieves the day to day frustrations in life.    \
\
i have breifly met a few gypsies when I went to Samois-sur-Seine Django festival but I don't speak French or Dutch and so I never got to know any of them as friends...  at least not yet...\
\
-Jon",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-12 13:25:05"
10266,278,"Hi Rich\,\
\
Are both the Potter and Debarre CDs available? I could send you money by PayPal. Let me know. Thanks.\
\
- Tom Landman",10266,"BBCode","2008-06-12 12:55:49"
10268,11,"yeah\, of course.  I know all the gypsy jazz people by face.  i would recognize all of them\, even Titi\, if I saw any of them in person...",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-12 13:56:47"
10271,1312,"yah well titi is a very talented guy\, \
\
so have you learn any of the roma language? \
\
or have you heard the new style of romani music?\
\
-Bobbie",10271,"BBCode","2008-06-12 13:59:57"
10272,11,"no\, I only speak English and I struggle to survive when I am using French...\
\
what is the \"new style\" of Romani music?  i would probably be interested...\
\
-Jon",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-12 16:02:24"
10275,934,"Tom\
I've still got both\, just paypal $26 to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Djangoyank@yahoo.com\">Djangoyank@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
and they are yours\
Thanks\
Rich\
\
You're in the U.S. right?",10258,"BBCode","2008-06-12 20:02:12"
10276,934,"I'll give you $20 for the Damon DVD\
RD",10276,"BBCode","2008-06-12 20:13:41"
10277,934,"Tom\
I've still got both\, just paypal $26 to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Djangoyank@yahoo.com\">Djangoyank@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
and they are yours\
Thanks\
Rich\
\
You're in the U.S. right?",10277,"BBCode","2008-06-12 20:02:12"
10278,278,"Hi Rick\,\
OK\, I've just sent you $26 via Paypal. Yes\, I am in the US...my address should be listed on the Paypal email\, but just in case here it is:\
267 8th Street\, #1L\
Brooklyn\, NY 11215\
\
Thanks\,\
Tom Landman\
\
PS: I see that you are in the Red Rock Hot Club. I met a former bassist from that band about 1.5 years ago at a session here in Brooklyn. Haven't seen him since\, though. Was his name Doug? Whatever happened to him? He must have changed cellphone numbers\, because the number he gave me doesn't work.\
\
\
[quote=\"richdaigle\"]Tom\
I've still got both\, just paypal $26 to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Djangoyank@yahoo.com\">Djangoyank@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
and they are yours\
Thanks\
Rich\
\
You're in the U.S. right?[/quote]",10258,"BBCode","2008-06-12 22:02:08"
10279,647,"$170 and it's a deal. I work very close to Union Sq. in the City. Call me if you want to do it.  415-314-1951",10225,"BBCode","2008-06-10 20:22:31"
10280,934,"I'll give you $20 for the Damon DVD\
RD",10280,"BBCode","2008-06-12 20:13:41"
10283,1571,"sorry stupid me\, you already told me you're in samoreau\,\
\
eejit that I am\
\
Alan",10252,"BBCode","2008-06-13 04:30:43"
10284,1571,"hi again\, where are you staying - Samoreau or Petit Barbeau ? \
Would be good to catch up with  a fellow Celt - purely by chance I've met another guy thats coming from Scotland and we're travelling on ths same flight - again just pure chance. I met him the other day and he's a really nice guy. He'll be selling his Gitane DG? - it's the all maple one - on his return from Samois - unfortunately he's not taking it with him but I'm sure you'll see one there. I thought about buying it but the neck is tooooooo thin for my liking\, nice guitar though.\
\
I've got another suggestion which I'll post on the main forum\,\
\
regards\
\
Alan",10284,"BBCode","2008-06-13 04:29:29"
10285,1124,"Hey mate!\
there will be eight of us-my little band and the hot club of dublin\, should be a freakin blast!\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/swing39ireland]http://www.myspace.com/swing39ireland[/url]  \
\
[url=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=157417299]http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... =157417299[/url]\
\
i'm the ginger non gypsy lookin one!",10285,"BBCode","2008-06-13 04:42:25"
10286,1124,"Hey mate!\
there will be eight of us-my little band and the hot club of dublin\, should be a freakin blast!\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/swing39ireland]http://www.myspace.com/swing39ireland[/url]  \
\
[url=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=157417299]http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... =157417299[/url]\
\
i'm the ginger non gypsy lookin one!",10286,"BBCode","2008-06-13 04:42:25"
10289,278,"Hi Rick\,\
OK\, I've just sent you $26 via Paypal. Yes\, I am in the US...my address should be listed on the Paypal email\, but just in case here it is:\
267 8th Street\, #1L\
Brooklyn\, NY 11215\
\
Thanks\,\
Tom Landman\
\
PS: I see that you are in the Red Rock Hot Club. I met a former bassist from that band about 1.5 years ago at a session here in Brooklyn. Haven't seen him since\, though. Was his name Doug? Whatever happened to him? He must have changed cellphone numbers\, because the number he gave me doesn't work.\
\
\
[quote=\"richdaigle\"]Tom\
I've still got both\, just paypal $26 to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Djangoyank@yahoo.com\">Djangoyank@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
and they are yours\
Thanks\
Rich\
\
You're in the U.S. right?[/quote]",10266,"BBCode","2008-06-12 22:02:08"
10290,934,"We're all confused by some of Doug's actions...he is still in NYC\, he's been playing in a rock band called the \"Dirty Pearls\" and he knocked up his girlfriend.\
try him at 347-419-6550 aside from all his misadventures he can swing.\
\
I'll look for the paypal stuff and send these out.\
Rich",10258,"BBCode","2008-06-13 07:44:44"
10291,1312,"hey michael\, i had posted a topic regarding the cd to your book gypsy picking\, i had picked up a copy of the book from a fellow\, but their was no cd\, and i was wondering if by chance their is anyway i can get the cd?  i love book already very authentic and precise\, and i would like to start increasing my speed with your exercises\, but i feel i would need to hear excatly whats going on with the book through the cd\, if theirs anyway possible michael you can send me some of the files over the net\,\
it would be greatly appreciated\, i got a good deal on the book and to be honest i would hate to have to buy it all over again just to get the cd\, i would love to support you with my $35\, but im not very patient when it comes to me recieving things through the mail lol so if any way possible i would love to start practicing right away\,\
\
Te aves Baxtalo hy o del dell tu batcha hy vi a Latcho drom :) \
\
-Bobbie!",10291,"BBCode","2008-06-13 07:34:23"
10292,9,"Hi Bobbie...unfortunately I only have enough CDs for the books I have and no extras.\
\
Sorry\,\
\
-Michael",10292,"BBCode","2008-06-13 08:35:12"
10293,1312,"check out danny fender [url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=7pME0RiVDdE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=7pME0RiVDdE[/url]\
\
check out donny singer good friend of mine [url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=wCVoXtxbNyw&amp;feature=related]http://youtube.com/watch?v=wCVoXtxbNyw& ... re=related[/url]\
\
check out chris leos\, [url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=a23YX8D3Dks&amp;feature=related]http://youtube.com/watch?v=a23YX8D3Dks& ... re=related[/url] \
\
and check out bobby johnson my hero lol [url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=SxO2xiipKj8]http://youtube.com/watch?v=SxO2xiipKj8[/url]\
\
by the way do you perhaps have the gypsy picking cd? i dont have mine and i would love to get it back? lemmie know",10271,"BBCode","2008-06-12 16:11:15"
10294,11,"here is my website from about 3 years ago.  these recordings are of me\, but 3 years old: \
[url=http://www.myspace.com/djangolives]http://www.myspace.com/djangolives[/url]\
\
Here are some of my fav videos at my youtube account:\
\
[url=http://youtube.com/user/mozkill]http://youtube.com/user/mozkill[/url]\
\
My favorite vid of all is probably this one:\
[url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=PJWFVqvAy9Q]http://youtube.com/watch?v=PJWFVqvAy9Q[/url]\
\
\
-jon",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-13 09:23:41"
10299,1312,"well\, actually i wasnt asking for the physical cd its self\, but rather a copy'd version.. that perhaps i can download?",10291,"BBCode","2008-06-13 13:39:26"
10300,9,"Sorry\, there is no download option.",10292,"BBCode","2008-06-13 14:10:20"
10304,1571,"excellent sound you have there and it looks like fun - I think some people take this too seriously. You at least have the goods to deliver. I am soo jealous of you now.\
\
Alan",10284,"BBCode","2008-06-13 07:28:59"
10305,1124,"Thanks so much mate\, I agree with you that people take this too seriously-I know that there are purists in all forms of music but ours has such a bitchy element around it'-he doesnt use a 43 inch Wegan 'or his tailpiece is too shiny etc etc etc. If its not fun then theres no point-I need to practice more but thats the way it goes!\
\
Chat soon mate\
\
Neal :D",10285,"BBCode","2008-06-14 06:16:59"
10306,1312,":) no biggie\, im sure i can figure it out\,\
\
btw excellent book",10291,"BBCode","2008-06-13 14:46:25"
10307,1124,"Thanks so much mate\, I agree with you that people take this too seriously-I know that there are purists in all forms of music but ours has such a bitchy element around it'-he doesnt use a 43 inch Wegan 'or his tailpiece is too shiny etc etc etc. If its not fun then theres no point-I need to practice more but thats the way it goes!\
\
Chat soon mate\
\
Neal :D",10286,"BBCode","2008-06-14 06:16:59"
10309,934,"We're all confused by some of Doug's actions...he is still in NYC\, he's been playing in a rock band called the \"Dirty Pearls\" and he knocked up his girlfriend.\
try him at 347-419-6550 aside from all his misadventures he can swing.\
\
I'll look for the paypal stuff and send these out.\
Rich",10277,"BBCode","2008-06-13 07:44:44"
10310,1571,"Cheers Neal\
thankfully you and the other guys I've hooked up with pre-Samois have restored my faith in (musica)l humanity. Can't wait for the 25th to arrive\
\
regards\
Alan",10284,"BBCode","2008-06-14 08:12:26"
10312,1668,"Hello Dennis\,\
  I wonder if you can help me\, I've been coming to the festival for 7 years now and never booked the campsite before\, I've always just turned up! anyway last year was full and i ended up at the other campsite (nowhere near as good) i have been looking on the Internet and cannot find a phone number or a web page for samoreau\, if you know any information on how to book could you please let me know.\
thank you Nikki",10312,"BBCode","2008-06-16 03:38:09"
10314,1312,"ya\, cool work on the guitar\, sounds good.. what type of guitar do you own?",10271,"BBCode","2008-06-13 13:53:22"
10315,11,"i play a Shelley Park gypsy guitar from 1999... its an old one...\
\
do you know very many of the gypsy jazz songs?  maybe we could busk dowtown on the street sometime?  all you need is a guitar.  do you have one?",10221,"BBCode","2008-06-16 09:34:06"
10318,1312,"of course i have a guitar :) but my gypsy jazz is being repaired so im playing a classical at the moment!\
\
Ya i dont mind jamming but i dont know about how id feel playing on the street downtown lol id love to meet up.. and maybe just jam somewhere either here in clackamas or around.. you know since gas and all is so expensive i really cant afford to go to far lol and i'd like to maybe get a video on youtube..\
\
and if we do get together ill actually play rhythm since im currently trying to get faster... i cannont play solos in a live session since it will probably fuck me all up lol but sure get back to me if your interested sometime?",10271,"BBCode","2008-06-16 12:59:41"
10319,1393,"Hi Bob\
\
The guitar arrived in good order. I'll let you know my impressions.\
Thanks!!\
\
Sam",10319,"BBCode","2008-06-11 10:17:13"
10320,252,"Great - I'm glad it arrived safe & sound. I just got back from Northampton and am tired but happy. I think you'll like that box - it has a good strong voice and doesn't suffer from any ills (no boom / no harshness) so it tends to do very well both acoustically and amplified. I was really astounded at the humidity differences on the East Coast - I'd forgotten what they were like. One of the artists performed on one of my guitars and it was in the mid 20's for humidity on the evening of the performance but the day before and the day after the humidity was in the 80's... we just don't see that out here. The guitar seemed to handle it OK but wow... that really makes me think about how to make guitars more resistant to humidity changes (if that's possible - which it may not be - and I guess players generally know how to deal with the weather challenges in their areas.) Still - very interesting to watch the humidity gauge jump around that much. We don't get that much change here in a full year\, much less in three days! \
\
Enjoy!\
\
-Bob",10320,"BBCode","2008-06-16 15:01:29"
10327,1063,"",10327,"BBCode","2008-06-17 08:55:24"
10340,1202,"greetings michael\,\
           i have a 2003 shelley park montmartre in like new cond.i'd like to sell. highly figured bearclaw spruce top\, indian rosewood sides and back beautiful voice. i'd like to get 2600 for it whaddya think?\
                                                 thanks\,\
                                                     tim thomas\
                                                        <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
                                                          208-263-9848(no. idaho)",10340,"BBCode","2008-06-17 19:29:05"
10341,9,"Sure...that's a good price. I take a 20% consignment fee. If you want to do it just send the guitar to me and I'll put it up for sale ASAP.\
\
7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle WA 98117\
\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",10341,"BBCode","2008-06-17 20:41:21"
10342,135,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Is the Basik pickup still available? If so\, would you sell it separately from the pre-amp (I already have a unico). If yes\, then how much?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Alex Simon",10342,"BBCode","2008-06-17 21:35:31"
10355,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10355,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:56:40"
10356,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10356,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:57:27"
10359,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10359,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:59:52"
10362,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:22:06"
10363,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:17:47"
10364,11,"yep\, i can share the CD tracks with you.  i'll try to remember to put them up somewhere this weekend so you can get them.",10364,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:23:06"
10367,1312,"that would be wonderful\, i cant wait!!",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:24:28"
10368,1456,"I wish I could help\, but I do not own a copy of the book or CD \"Gypsy Pickin'\"  Do you know if the CD contains the Instructor's licks or songs by the original artists?  If the latter\, I could burn a \"mix-disc\" of the tunes.\
\
Sorry I can't be of more help.  If you'd asked me two weeks ago\, I could've asked Michael H. at Django-in-June.\
\
-k",10368,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:25:56"
10372,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10372,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:33:00"
10373,1312,"well actually its just a cd of the licks and patterns and a solo of blues minor\,\
\
and its just i have a pretty good collection of rare books but i dont have the audio cds lol\
\
its just kinda weird\, im gypsy and ive learned to play the guitar just by playing and watching others play\, i have no knowledge at all of musical theory i just play\, so im just interested in reading and hearing if theirs maybe something im missing? but so far im dead on lol",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:31:16"
10374,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:33:00"
10375,1456,"If what you're doing works\, don't change it!  ;)\
\
You really do need to find other players of this music to jam with.  Denis Chang and Gonzalo Bergara were MOST helpful to me last week in showning me the more correct way of doing things.\
\
Best wishes in your efforts!\
\
-k",10368,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:36:28"
10376,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10376,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:36:38"
10380,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:56:40"
10381,1176,"Sorry\, I don't have the book (or CD).",10355,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:50:20"
10382,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:57:27"
10383,1176,"Sorry\, I don't have the book (or CD).",10383,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:50:20"
10384,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10384,"BBCode","2008-06-18 12:03:56"
10385,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 12:03:56"
10386,1312,"yah well thanks for your time\, and do you perhaps have some tunes of yourself on youtube or otherwise&gt;?",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:41:19"
10387,1312,"yah well thanks for your time\, and do you perhaps have some tunes of yourself on youtube or otherwise&gt;?",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 11:41:58"
10388,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:59:52"
10389,1021,"oh man\, I just sold that book on Ebay! sorry\, I didnt burn the disc or anything.  Sorry\, I would have if I could  8)",10359,"BBCode","2008-06-18 16:02:05"
10390,1021,"oh man\, I just sold that book on Ebay! sorry\, I didnt burn the disc or anything.  Sorry\, I would have if I could  8)",10390,"BBCode","2008-06-18 16:02:05"
10391,25,"Hi Mitch:\
My name is Andrew Lawrence and I produce the annual Gypsy jazz music camp\, Django in June\, in Northampton Massachusetts. We just finished this year's event last week...you can read some of the reviews on the Djangobooks forum as they come in. Our featured guests from Europe were Ensemble Zaiti\, Robin Nolan and JP Watremez.\
\
I am always glad to hear from Gypsy jazz artists who might be interested in teaching and/or performing at our event. I welcome whoever is managing this group to contact me if they might be interested in a trip to the US next year.\
\
All the best to you and Latches\,\
Andrew",10391,"BBCode","2008-06-18 17:52:40"
10398,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:59:14"
10400,38,"No\, I sold it a long time ago...",10400,"BBCode","2008-06-19 05:58:08"
10402,442,"Hey Bob\,\
Truly a pleasure to meet you last week.  Quite a great week.  Your guitars sure were a hit.  I'll be dreaming of owning one until I can afford to do so! ha.\
Be well.\
Josh",10402,"BBCode","2008-06-19 14:19:30"
10404,1202,"hi michael\,\
       maybe i wasn't clear on the price. i meant i would like to receive $2600 for the montmartre . your consignment fees being additional. is this a reasonable price for this model and condition?\
  \
                                               thanks\,\
                                                     tim thomas",10340,"BBCode","2008-06-19 17:53:18"
10405,9,"Sure...we'll put it up for $3150. I think that will work. You'll get $2600. OK?\
\
'm",10341,"BBCode","2008-06-19 18:06:17"
10408,1202,"ola\,\
  i'll ship it monday. please contact me when it arrives.\
                                              thanks again\
                                                         tim thomas",10340,"BBCode","2008-06-19 20:04:09"
10409,9,"Sounds good....I'll put it up for sale ASAP.\
\
'm",10341,"BBCode","2008-06-19 23:16:35"
10421,1664,"Hi Klez\
\
Thanks for the kind offer of selling me the extra copy you have. I do live in New Zealand though\, I'm unsure of where you may be or the cost of postage involved\, and price of the book.\
\
Also\, because of being in New Zealand\, the only way I can transfer money would be through Paypal.\
\
I'm not sure if that works for you\, but fire me back a PM or email @ <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jasonjust@guitarschool.co.nz\">jasonjust@guitarschool.co.nz</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks again\
Jason",10421,"BBCode","2008-06-20 17:04:04"
10422,1456,"I tell you what\, my friend:  Paypal me the postage for a 400gm parcel (Media Rate\, if NZ Post has such a thing) and the book is yours.  My Paypal account is \"awtroxell@aol.com\".  I'm not looking to make anything from this book; I'm happy to send it to someone who *wants* it.\
\
BTW:  I'm in South Carolina\, USA\
\
Happy Picking... and reading!\
\
-Austin",10422,"BBCode","2008-06-20 18:58:54"
10425,3,"hi nikki\
\
here's the info you need!\
\
Samois sur Seine: 01 64 24 87 79 ou par fax : 01 64 24 84 68 \
- Camping de Samoreau : 01 64 23 98 91\
- Camping de Grez / Loing : 01 64 45 72 75\
- Camping de Melun : 01 64 39 48 12\
- Camping de Veneux \
\
cheers! please stop by at the AJL stand at samois to say hi!\
\
D",10425,"BBCode","2008-06-21 10:06:50"
10428,1175,"Hey Dennis\, \
I might be able to help you out. Not sure what your level of German is\, but I could send you some mp3s pretty easily  from the Pimsleur program.\
Let me know. I have lots of audio books as well. \
\
Robert Ernst\
Prescott\, AZ",10428,"BBCode","2008-06-22 12:36:12"
10429,379,"hi frater!  I have currently brought a fishman rare earth humbucker pickup for my Gitane D500 and wanted your expertise in mounting the pickup.  I came across some old posts of you mentioning that you successfully mounted it.\
\
I've tried using blu tak to keep it in place but have found that the sound wasn't so good.  Also\, i heard that the pickup is designed for bronze strings\, would i be required to replace my Argentines with Bronze?  \
\
Thanks in advanced! \
\
-pete",10429,"BBCode","2008-06-22 14:06:19"
10431,1664,"Hi Austin\
\
Wow\, thanks for such a kind offer. I'll take you up on that. I've put through $23US which is the Priority International packaging from the USPS to New Zealand for a 1 pound package (they do them in increments of .5lb).\
\
Strangely enough\, I was in North Carolina this April studying music history for 4 weeks. I unfortunately missed out on a trip to Charleston\, but I enjoyed the East coast of America immensely.\
\
Once again\, my sincere thanks. \
\
Kind regards\
Jason Just\
\
Address;\
\
Jason Just\
98 Glanmire Road\
Newlands 6037\
Wellington\
NEW ZEALAND",10421,"BBCode","2008-06-22 16:25:29"
10432,1456,"Hey\, that's great you had a chance to visit our Carolina coast.  Too bad you missed Charleston.  It has a unique charm and beauty unlike anywhere in the States other than New Orleans.  Pity both historic jewels were devastated by hurricanes in our lifetimes.\
\
Anyway... your book is on its way.  Let me know when it arrives\, as I am curious as to how long it takes for a parcel to travel to the opposite side of the planet.  If it doesn't take too long I might stuff myself into a large envelope and post *me* to NZ for a look-see!  (Only kidding!)\
\
Enjoy the book and if you ever get State-side again\, give me a call and we'll play a few of Django's tunes together..\
\
-Austin",10422,"BBCode","2008-06-22 19:12:24"
10435,1664,"Hey Austin\
\
I did get to see and love New Orleans while I was over\, and I will one day be heading back\, this time with the wife and the East Coast is one of our goals so I might well take you up on that jam\, thanks.\
\
I'll let you know as soon as the book arrives\, it can vary wildly international post\, but 2-3 weeks is usually normal\, sometimes oddly quicker\, sometimes not.\
\
Anyways\, I'm you'll hear and see me on the forum\, it looks like a great place for discussing the music that instantly stopped me dead and changed my whole direction on the guitar when I was a teenager at my tutor's studio many years ago and he just playing it by chance as I entered.\
\
Kind regards\
Jason Just",10421,"BBCode","2008-06-23 02:44:23"
10437,25,"Hi Mitch:\
My name is Andrew Lawrence and I produce the annual Gypsy jazz music camp\, Django in June\, in Northampton Massachusetts. We just finished this year's event last week...you can read some of the reviews on the Djangobooks forum as they come in. Our featured guests from Europe were Ensemble Zaiti\, Robin Nolan and JP Watremez.\
\
I am always glad to hear from Gypsy jazz artists who might be interested in teaching and/or performing at our event. I welcome whoever is managing this group to contact me if they might be interested in a trip to the US next year.\
\
All the best to you and Latches\,\
Andrew",10437,"BBCode","2008-06-18 17:52:40"
10438,628,"Hi Andrew\,\
\
I think it would be with great pleasure\, I'll see the Band at Samois and will have a word about it with them to let you know.\
\
It is funny becasue I saw zaiti yesterday night and they told me about their US tour.\
\
All the best\,\
Michel\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:michel.mercier1@voila.fr\">michel.mercier1@voila.fr</a><!-- e -->",10391,"BBCode","2008-06-24 03:32:32"
10439,628,"Hi Andrew\,\
\
I think it would be with great pleasure\, I'll see the Band at Samois and will have a word about it with them to let you know.\
\
It is funny becasue I saw zaiti yesterday night and they told me about their US tour.\
\
All the best\,\
Michel\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:michel.mercier1@voila.fr\">michel.mercier1@voila.fr</a><!-- e -->",10439,"BBCode","2008-06-24 03:32:32"
10440,25,"OK Mitch\, thanks. Please pass the word along. The members of Zaiti are a good source of information now about both the Djangofests produced by Nick Lehr as well as my own Django in June. As they will tell you\, these events are very different. \
\
One way of think about the difference is that at a Djangofest\, the concerts are at the center and everything else (clinics\, jamming\, etc) are built around them. At Django in June\, the centerpiece is really on education and community-building at Django Camp\, with a couple of concerts on the weekend only. For that reason\, I tend to look more for players who are also good teachers who are interested in sharing what they know both formally and informally\, especially those with reasonably good English. I have no idea if any of the members of Latches would be a good fit for Django in June (it need not be the whole group at once) but I am wide open to discussing it.\
\
Thanks again for your help\,\
Andrew",10391,"BBCode","2008-06-24 04:14:28"
10441,25,"OK Mitch\, thanks. Please pass the word along. The members of Zaiti are a good source of information now about both the Djangofests produced by Nick Lehr as well as my own Django in June. As they will tell you\, these events are very different. \
\
One way of think about the difference is that at a Djangofest\, the concerts are at the center and everything else (clinics\, jamming\, etc) are built around them. At Django in June\, the centerpiece is really on education and community-building at Django Camp\, with a couple of concerts on the weekend only. For that reason\, I tend to look more for players who are also good teachers who are interested in sharing what they know both formally and informally\, especially those with reasonably good English. I have no idea if any of the members of Latches would be a good fit for Django in June (it need not be the whole group at once) but I am wide open to discussing it.\
\
Thanks again for your help\,\
Andrew",10437,"BBCode","2008-06-24 04:14:28"
10442,628,"Andrew\,\
\
If I get your point you are looking for bands who would give a show and then a master class?\
\
I'll ask the guys about it\, I know Yorgui give lessons where he lives but none of them talks english. Maybe I could come with them to translate or call Denis Chang\
\
All the best\,\
Michel",10391,"BBCode","2008-06-24 07:34:08"
10443,628,"Andrew\,\
\
If I get your point you are looking for bands who would give a show and then a master class?\
\
I'll ask the guys about it\, I know Yorgui give lessons where he lives but none of them talks english. Maybe I could come with them to translate or call Denis Chang\
\
All the best\,\
Michel",10439,"BBCode","2008-06-24 07:34:08"
10444,1312,"hey you think you can get me a ripped copy of that cd over the net for download? since the weekend is over lol im really anxious to hear it :)",10444,"BBCode","2008-06-23 18:24:42"
10445,11,"ok\, i think you can get it at   [url=http://djangofan.blogsite.com/GypsyPicking.zip]http://djangofan.blogsite.com/GypsyPicking.zip[/url]\
\
did you like the jam on Saturday?\
\
-jon",10445,"BBCode","2008-06-24 08:22:05"
10446,1312,"hey\, are you heading over to one of the jazz sessions today from that pdx jazz thing i got an email from them earlier and i said im in\, lemmie know if your going\, and btw if perhaps if you got some time later mind sharing that CD&gt;? (gypsy picking)",10446,"BBCode","2008-06-21 10:37:08"
10448,925,"Hi Rich\,\
\
I saw you are playing in Boise on 9/24\, I know a good violinist that lives there if you need a 4th.\
\
-Matt Bergstrom",10448,"BBCode","2008-06-24 09:47:58"
10452,925,"Hi Rich\,\
\
I saw you are playing in Boise on 9/24\, I know a good violinist that lives there if you need a 4th.\
\
-Matt Bergstrom",10452,"BBCode","2008-06-24 09:47:58"
10453,925,"Hi Rich\,\
\
No worries on the violin player\, you guy sound good as a trio.  I am going to skip DFNW even though the Rosenberg Trio will be there\, as I had a trip planned to go salmon fishing\, Django would be proud.  I hope the sound is good this year\, it would be a first.  Glad to hear you are keeping this music alive in SLC.\
\
-Matt",10453,"BBCode","2008-06-24 13:04:17"
10454,925,"Hi Rich\,\
\
No worries on the violin player\, you guy sound good as a trio.  I am going to skip DFNW even though the Rosenberg Trio will be there\, as I had a trip planned to go salmon fishing\, Django would be proud.  I hope the sound is good this year\, it would be a first.  Glad to hear you are keeping this music alive in SLC.\
\
-Matt",10454,"BBCode","2008-06-24 13:04:17"
10457,1312,"yah\, it was fun cool place.. alotta nice people.. btw i hate to be a drag\
\
but that site dont work? any other ideas?",10444,"BBCode","2008-06-24 13:42:26"
10458,11,"try again.  it will work now.   my DynDns expired but i just renewed it.",10445,"BBCode","2008-06-24 14:20:47"
10461,1312,"are you sure this is the address [url=http://djangofan.blogsite.com/GypsyPicking.zip]http://djangofan.blogsite.com/GypsyPicking.zip[/url] it doesnt seem to exist? take a double look at hit me back...",10444,"BBCode","2008-06-24 15:47:50"
10462,1683,"Dear Christian\, \
I highly appreciate your tablature for \"After you've gone\" by Bireli. \
Many many thanks to you!!! I love it and sure it is 99% correct.\
\
Christian\, \
- do you have first part of the tune? I mean Intro and the main theme (before fast solo part)? \
\
- have you had a chance to tab any other pieces from \"Just the way you are\"? \
\
Many thanks for your reply. \
Can you please also reply to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Alexshvechkov@gmail.com\">Alexshvechkov@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best wishes and regards! Long live Gipsy jazz!!!!",10462,"BBCode","2008-06-25 07:05:24"
10464,1683,"Dear Angareskero\, \
do you have other transcriptions of Bireli tunes? \
\
many thanks for Ma premier Guitar!!!\
\
Thank you\, \
Alex",10464,"BBCode","2008-06-25 07:23:34"
10465,1683,"Dear Christian\, \
I highly appreciate your tablature for \"After you've gone\" by Bireli. \
Many many thanks to you!!! I love it and sure it is 99% correct.\
\
Christian\, \
- do you have first part of the tune? I mean Intro and the main theme (before fast solo part)? \
\
- have you had a chance to tab any other pieces from \"Just the way you are\"? \
\
Many thanks for your reply. \
Can you please also reply to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Alexshvechkov@gmail.com\">Alexshvechkov@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best wishes and regards! Long live Gipsy jazz!!!!",10465,"BBCode","2008-06-25 07:05:24"
10466,1683,"Hello!! \
Have you found the way how he plays the intro?? \
\
I highly recommend to check youtube for Clair de lune version of Robin Nolan and Jimmy Rosenberg. Awesome :)\
\
Awaiting your reply\, \
Alexander",10466,"BBCode","2008-06-25 07:13:01"
10467,1456,"Still looking for those chords.\
\
I've seen a couple of videos on YouTube of this tune\, but none were clear enough for me to pick up the intro chords.  Once I'm into the body of the tune\, I usually have no propblem with melody lines.\
\
Thanks for your inquiry!\
\
-\"k\"",10467,"BBCode","2008-06-25 07:34:57"
10468,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
Michael used to do a \"Jam\" in Wallingford\, but I've never had the balls to get up there and play.  In fact\, I just got my first GJ guitar\, so I'm very new to this whole thing (and guitar for that matter).\
\
However\, I do play with two other guys who are pretty solid guitarists (one of whom takes lessons with Greg Ruby) and my wife (on violin).  We generally roatate houses (Ballard\, downtown\, and Edmonds) and play on Thursdays.  I'll see what we are doing next week - one chap may need to drop out as his wife is expecting\, but nonetheless\, I'm sure it could be a good time - I love playing with new people 'cause I always learn stuff!\
\
You can drop me an email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Breckenridge.Cartwright@gmail.com\">Breckenridge.Cartwright@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you like\, or respond here.  \
\
Best\,\
\
B",10468,"BBCode","2008-06-25 10:40:20"
10469,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
Michael used to do a \"Jam\" in Wallingford\, but I've never had the balls to get up there and play.  In fact\, I just got my first GJ guitar\, so I'm very new to this whole thing (and guitar for that matter).\
\
However\, I do play with two other guys who are pretty solid guitarists (one of whom takes lessons with Greg Ruby) and my wife (on violin).  We generally roatate houses (Ballard\, downtown\, and Edmonds) and play on Thursdays.  I'll see what we are doing next week - one chap may need to drop out as his wife is expecting\, but nonetheless\, I'm sure it could be a good time - I love playing with new people 'cause I always learn stuff!\
\
You can drop me an email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Breckenridge.Cartwright@gmail.com\">Breckenridge.Cartwright@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you like\, or respond here.  \
\
Best\,\
\
B",10469,"BBCode","2008-06-25 10:40:20"
10472,1683,"Hello my friend\, \
here is what i have for you!",10466,"BBCode","2008-06-25 11:53:50"
10473,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Sorry to hear about the news\, but the best of luck for anything.  Thanks again for always being so friendly and helpful\, I appreciate everything. I got a real good price on a Di Giorgio classical guitar (the ones the old bossa nova players played)\, so I think I'm going to hold out to build a classical till next summer\, and now get working on my selmer style so I can have it ready by november. Bob holo\, who also builds selmer style guitars\, told me using veneer was a bit difficult and might discourage me from building my first guitar. He recommended using solid walnut or mahogany for the b/s.  What has your experience been between the two?\
Thanks again\
\
All the best buddy\,\
\
Good luck\
\
Daniel",10473,"BBCode","2008-06-25 12:20:36"
10475,504,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I was wondering if you have ever built a selmer style with a cedar top. I'm thinking about it since you can buy a nice cedar top for the price of a ok eurospruce top. \
\
How's everything going?\
\
\
All the best\,\
-Daniel",10475,"BBCode","2008-06-25 12:26:12"
10476,1456,"How wonderful!\
\
Thank you\, Alex\, you are indeed a friend!!  I will practice this when I arrive home after work.\
\
\
Merci!\
&#1042;&#1099;!\
\
-Austin Troxell",10467,"BBCode","2008-06-25 12:44:59"
10477,1683,"Dear Angareskero\, \
do you have other transcriptions of Bireli tunes? \
\
many thanks for Ma premier Guitar!!!\
\
Thank you\, \
Alex",10477,"BBCode","2008-06-25 07:23:34"
10484,1683,"Hello\, \
I have a friend in NL who did this for me. \
This is intro from the album (not live performance). \
But anyway it will give you a clue. \
\
Do you have any other tabs of Bireli in *.pdf or *.ptb format? \
have you tabbed anything by yourself? \
Can you also send me chords for CLAIR DE LUNE. And send it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexshvechkov@gmail.com\">alexshvechkov@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->? \
\
Many thanks for reply\, \
\
Alex",10466,"BBCode","2008-06-26 01:19:53"
10486,9,"Hi Tim..it's up for sale!\
\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--2003-Shelley-Park-Montmartre-14-Fret-Oval-Hole-Guitar-Serial-117-Hardshell-Case--shelley-park-montmartre.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... artre.html[/url]\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",10341,"BBCode","2008-06-26 18:44:31"
10489,248,"jon\,\
Naw- it was a sub gig!!! odd that i made the photo though; actually\, my friend now from finland took me to that gig- she had never seen me play\, and she took those fotos. So- DFNW? we are going to be there\, and staying in someones house . . .  it looks like a lot of fun. Right after we are of to port angles to visit the mountains. \
\
I sent your myspace and petes myspace to deadalus cellars- a wine maker in oregon\, their employee heather asked me for a few musicians who might provide good tunes for events there (I assume in williamette)and you cats came to mind. Gotta love my day job!\
\
Talk soon. \
Ben",10489,"BBCode","2008-06-26 19:31:58"
10492,504,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Sorry to hear about the news\, but the best of luck for anything.  Thanks again for always being so friendly and helpful\, I appreciate everything. I got a real good price on a Di Giorgio classical guitar (the ones the old bossa nova players played)\, so I think I'm going to hold out to build a classical till next summer\, and now get working on my selmer style so I can have it ready by november. Bob holo\, who also builds selmer style guitars\, told me using veneer was a bit difficult and might discourage me from building my first guitar. He recommended using solid walnut or mahogany for the b/s.  What has your experience been between the two?\
Thanks again\
\
All the best buddy\,\
\
Good luck\
\
Daniel",10475,"BBCode","2008-06-25 12:20:36"
10494,248,"Jon\,\
If we had a big car (like yours!!!) we'd camp too!! but the spiders were killing us last year\, as were the resturants- we are are foodies\, and the only places that were good that we tried were the braburn (breakfast!) and the pizza joint\, however there are only a few days of that before you begin to feel fat and greasy! We are coming on thurday\, and staying until monday night- then leaving for port angles for a few days\, before coming back east on thurs or fri. \
Barr rocks! i taught slow jam with him at DIJ\, it was way fun. I hope to hang with him and howard alden in a few short weeks as they give him what might be the only other 7 string gypsy jazz guitar out in the world! (heres hoping he remembers me and asks us to sit in at DFNW . . . prob not\, but one can dream!). I can't belive sebs coming back!! very exciting! Aslo\, I am looking foreward to fabien's gypsy class . . . so- got a rhythm player yet?\
B.",10489,"BBCode","2008-06-27 17:41:01"
10500,1380,"Your post about the oppression of the Roma was very welcome. Sorry I posted in such a way as to have Micheal edit both out.\
\
I used your sentence structure not because I didn't like what you said but because I did like it. I figured only a few die hard readers would know where it came from and I thought the logic of money or non-logic of money was equally applicable to Italy's oppressing Roma and paying for front row seats. \
\
We separate by rank whether were watching guitarists or having to fend off vigilantes.  \
\
I hope you don't feel I was needling you although I'd understand if you did.  You write well and your compact reasoning was useful to elicite my point.",10500,"BBCode","2008-06-28 12:46:41"
10501,1393,"Hi Bob\
\
You were right...I'm really enjoying the Park! I can hear and feel all the attributes you pointed out in your emails and am quite happy with the guitar and the deal. I have a couple of minor follow up questions:\
\
1. when the guitar arrived (with loose strings) the nut had moved in its slot to the bass side. It was easy for me to center it again and the pressure of the strings at pitch keeps it in place...but I'm wondering if it should be glued in the slot?\
\
2. is there any paperwork from Shelley Park that should stay with the guitar?\
\
That was a great series of photos Michael posted of your guitars and the Busatos. Wow!\
\
Thanks again.\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",10501,"BBCode","2008-06-28 05:38:27"
10502,379,"hi frater!  I have currently brought a fishman rare earth humbucker pickup for my Gitane D500 and wanted your expertise in mounting the pickup.  I came across some old posts of you mentioning that you successfully mounted it.\
\
I've tried using blu tak to keep it in place but have found that the sound wasn't so good.  Also\, i heard that the pickup is designed for bronze strings\, would i be required to replace my Argentines with Bronze?  \
\
Thanks in advanced! \
\
-pete",10502,"BBCode","2008-06-22 14:06:19"
10503,252,"Hi Sam\,\
\
Shelley leaves the nuts loose in the slot. It wouldn't hurt to glue it in\, but if you do so\, just use a little dab of white glue on the bottom because if you ever get the frets dressed they'll have to remove the nut and the method people use is to take a little piece if doweling and tap about on it... if it comes loose with this tapping then they don't have to use bigger tools and risk damaging it. But at any rate\, Shelley leaves them loose and it won't travel once you get things tightened up\, so you can play with it like that or put a little dab of white glue. Don't use super glue though - the retarding agent in super glue generally reacts to lacquers. I can't remember exactly the lacquer Shelley uses but it's not worth the risk.\
\
There weren't any papers with the guitar - she delivered it at a gig she did in Seattle. I went to see her gig and after the show she waved me backstage and said: \"Ok\, here you go\" and handed it to me. Fantastic lady - and top maker. She really does good work. Her midranges are unique - they are clearl like archtops but growl like gypsy guitars.",10503,"BBCode","2008-06-28 13:08:18"
10504,589,"Ciao Pete\, for some reason I hadn't been notified of your message\, sorry for the delay. \
\
Well\, it's not easy to explain how the fishman was mounted on the Gitane (actually my father did it and the guitar is presently in Rome while I'm in Milan\, so no pics).  The concept is to build two mini-clips (a bit like those you can find on a Stimer)\, loose the pick up clamps and put the clips in the gap. Then tighten the clamps blocking the clips on the pickup.\
\
Now you can put the fishman in the hole (attention: on the wider side of the hole\, the closer to the bridge) and attach it with the clips to the big brace you'll find inside the guitar\, near the hole.\
\
No problem with argentines but there's a problem of resonance if I remember well with the d note.\
\
Hope I give you the idea.\
\
My regards to you and the beloved Aimee Mann!\
\
A presto\
\
Franco",10429,"BBCode","2008-06-28 13:21:40"
10507,1393,"thanks\, Bob\
\
Take care\
\
Sam",10501,"BBCode","2008-06-28 13:57:35"
10510,252,"I ran into a nice young guy at Django in June. The Manouche rep was sort of breathing down his shirt collar but he didn't have a ton of money and I just didn't want to see him pay a good chunk of money for a Chinese guitar and regret it later. At that age\, that kind of expenditure can set you back for a while. He has a beater that he bought at Samois a while back when he went backpacking through Europe after school - and it actually has quite a nice voice\, but the playability is really holding him back. The next logical step for him is probably a Patennote. Are you looking to sell yours and would you characterize it as a good one? (Is it Josh's old guitar - if so - I know it well) \
\
Thanks Sam. I can't seem to find his business card but will keep looking. I promised to try to help set him up w/ a Pat.",10510,"BBCode","2008-06-29 02:13:21"
10514,1380,"I think it was my addition to your posting regarding the vigilantes and the Roma that bothered Micheal.\
I'm sorry if that's the case. I borrowed your sentence structure from your post responding to Gypsygirl about ticket prices and capitalism and tried to apply the logic of your post to the horror of the situation with the Roma. \
I think the Roma are oppressed because not only do they not want to pay for regular homes but probabaly can't.\
\
Micheal said that the posts were heated. I don't think that's true. I was suggesting that capitalism plays a role in their oppression. \
\
The argument over ticket prices isn't very compelling to me but your post was well spoken.\
\
I tried to send you a previous email but it isn't registered in my outbox so this is a second attempt.\
Sorry your thread was taken down. It's important to both us as humans and players of GJ.",10500,"BBCode","2008-06-29 08:59:08"
10515,459,"Daniel\,\
\
I apologize for not having replied earlier\,  but I was out of town.  As far as working with veneer\, I haven't found it any more difficult than solid wood.  I have had some experience with veneer\, though\, and that may have made it easier for me.  When you work with veneer you will need to make all the joints in the veneer and glue them together before laminating the layers.  In the case of the crossgrain center veneer this will mean a number of joints--especially the pieces for the guitar's sides.  I haven't found this difficult\, but\, of course\, your experience may be different.\
\
If you should decide to build with solid wood\, I think I would recommend walnut over mahogany\, because it is so easily bent while mahogany can occasionally be tricky.  If you should happen to get a difficult piece of mahogany you may find yourself frustrated in your attempts to bend the wood.  the tight curve around the \"horn\" of the cutaway on a Selmer-style guitar is particularly trying.\
\
Veneers will bend to the shape without any treatment\, as the moisture in the glue helps to relax them (and their thinness is an asset in bending\, also).  I have used a simple inside form made from 2 pieces of plywood cut to the outline of the inside of the guitar sides\, separated by spacers and covered with sheet metal.  I then cut shaped cauls for the waist and the inside of the cutaway of wood.  I used a canvas band that went over the veneer plys and was tightened around the form with a turnbuckle with the cauls within a fraction of an inch of being clamped down fully\, then when the band was fairly tight I tightened the cauls completely.  The stretched canvas with the cauls then firmly clamped the plys together.\
\
Subsequently\, I made a press that looks just like the one in the Charle book that Selmer used for clamping their sides.  I made the laminated back by gluing the plys between 2 flat plywood panels.  Subsequently\, I've been laminating the backs over a domed form in a vacuum bag\, so the come out pre-arched.\
\
Whichever course you choose\, make sure you check out the library of archived discussions at the Musical Instrument Makers Forum [url=http://www.mimf.com]www.mimf.com[/url] (you'll have to register and join\, but it's free!) where you'll find a lot of information about bending sides\, different kinds of side-benders and even some discussions about laminating sides and backs; there's even some discussions about Selmer-style guitars\, making the pliage\, etc.\
\
I hope this helps you.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",10473,"BBCode","2008-06-29 13:11:08"
10516,1380,"Your post about the oppression of the Roma was very welcome. Sorry I posted in such a way as to have Micheal edit both out.\
\
I used your sentence structure not because I didn't like what you said but because I did like it. I figured only a few die hard readers would know where it came from and I thought the logic of money or non-logic of money was equally applicable to Italy's oppressing Roma and paying for front row seats. \
\
We separate by rank whether were watching guitarists or having to fend off vigilantes.  \
\
I hope you don't feel I was needling you although I'd understand if you did.  You write well and your compact reasoning was useful to elicite my point.",10516,"BBCode","2008-06-28 12:46:41"
10517,1380,"I think it was my addition to your posting regarding the vigilantes and the Roma that bothered Micheal.\
I'm sorry if that's the case. I borrowed your sentence structure from your post responding to Gypsygirl about ticket prices and capitalism and tried to apply the logic of your post to the horror of the situation with the Roma. \
I think the Roma are oppressed because not only do they not want to pay for regular homes but probabaly can't.\
\
Micheal said that the posts were heated. I don't think that's true. I was suggesting that capitalism plays a role in their oppression. \
\
The argument over ticket prices isn't very compelling to me but your post was well spoken.\
\
I tried to send you a previous email but it isn't registered in my outbox so this is a second attempt.\
Sorry your thread was taken down. It's important to both us as humans and players of GJ.",10516,"BBCode","2008-06-29 08:59:08"
10518,1509,"hey there\, \
\
i'm also located in n.j. and i've been playing for probably about 6 months now\, a friend of mine in philly taught me what gypsy jazz and old time swing guitar he knows and we still jam together\, however since he's a bit far away i'm looking to find other guitarists to jam with who are a bit closer so i can get in more practice...if you like give me a call at 609-240-1523 and we can talk django!\
\
alex",10518,"BBCode","2008-06-29 20:46:58"
10519,1393,"Hey Bob\
\
I 'm not sure what I'll do with my Patenotte. My plan is to keep it and use it as a travel guitar\, etc. but I'd also consider selling it. A 256 exactly like mine (but without the bridge and tuner upgrades) sold for $1000. on ebay recently. Mine is not the one Josh used to own...I bought it from Jaques Mazzoleni in 2004. With the Josh bridge it sounds big and open and gypsy; very different than an Asian copy. It's very responsive. and it is in like new condition. The only down side\, from my point of view\, is that thin fret wire.\
\
If you find your friend's card let me know or have him contact me and we'll discuss.\
\
The reports from DJIJ sounded wonderful. I'm going to make a serious effort to join you all next year. Hope to meet you then.\
\
Sam",10519,"BBCode","2008-06-29 05:42:15"
10522,459,"Daniel\,\
\
I apologize for not having replied earlier\,  but I was out of town.  As far as working with veneer\, I haven't found it any more difficult than solid wood.  I have had some experience with veneer\, though\, and that may have made it easier for me.  When you work with veneer you will need to make all the joints in the veneer and glue them together before laminating the layers.  In the case of the crossgrain center veneer this will mean a number of joints--especially the pieces for the guitar's sides.  I haven't found this difficult\, but\, of course\, your experience may be different.\
\
If you should decide to build with solid wood\, I think I would recommend walnut over mahogany\, because it is so easily bent while mahogany can occasionally be tricky.  If you should happen to get a difficult piece of mahogany you may find yourself frustrated in your attempts to bend the wood.  the tight curve around the \"horn\" of the cutaway on a Selmer-style guitar is particularly trying.\
\
Veneers will bend to the shape without any treatment\, as the moisture in the glue helps to relax them (and their thinness is an asset in bending\, also).  I have used a simple inside form made from 2 pieces of plywood cut to the outline of the inside of the guitar sides\, separated by spacers and covered with sheet metal.  I then cut shaped cauls for the waist and the inside of the cutaway of wood.  I used a canvas band that went over the veneer plys and was tightened around the form with a turnbuckle with the cauls within a fraction of an inch of being clamped down fully\, then when the band was fairly tight I tightened the cauls completely.  The stretched canvas with the cauls then firmly clamped the plys together.\
\
Subsequently\, I made a press that looks just like the one in the Charle book that Selmer used for clamping their sides.  I made the laminated back by gluing the plys between 2 flat plywood panels.  Subsequently\, I've been laminating the backs over a domed form in a vacuum bag\, so the come out pre-arched.\
\
Whichever course you choose\, make sure you check out the library of archived discussions at the Musical Instrument Makers Forum [url=http://www.mimf.com]www.mimf.com[/url] (you'll have to register and join\, but it's free!) where you'll find a lot of information about bending sides\, different kinds of side-benders and even some discussions about laminating sides and backs; there's even some discussions about Selmer-style guitars\, making the pliage\, etc.\
\
I hope this helps you.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",10522,"BBCode","2008-06-29 13:11:08"
10523,1380,"Sorry if I overstepped. I was seeing a lot of politics and heat in the thread \"dfnw membership sucks\" directed at gypsygirl. but I wasn't feeling heated. I think she was making her argument well despite some pretty direct name calling. \
\
When I noticed that adelavareen had posted the news about Roma\, I thought back to his comments to gypsygirl\, \"If you don't want to pay\, don't\, but don't expect it to survive\".  I think that's one of the reason that it's \"ok\" to smash gypsies: they don't want to pay. \
\
I did try to point out in a gentle way that the reasoning and politics being used on her (gypsygirl) were perhaps consistent with the more drastic case of the vigilante and police attacks on Roma. without saying anything about the name calling. I have little interest in ticket prices but was particularly interested in the way she was being argued with:\
\
\"it does suck when people who are die-hard fans of the music don't support it because it's \"too expensive\".... but then they go and party every week \, spends lot of money on booze\, etc... \"\
\
\"This is capitalism.... \
If you don't want to pay\, don't.\"\
\
\"some whiny-@55 street urchin says 'But that's not FAIR!!\"\
\
These are personal attacks (I think). I didn't really understand gypsygirl's complaint but really appreciated the boldness both of her complaint and of your and/or archtop Eddie's allowing her to set out her complaint on line. \
\
I guess I don't understand how my political thoughts are more political or offensive. When I paraphrased adelaavareens comments it wasn't to mimic or critisize but to point out the consistency of problems with a ranking of people whether they are buying tickets or trying to survive ethnically.\
\
I respect your right and need to keep the balance. None of this is terribly important to me. I was just exercising my thoughts. I do think the fate of gypsies is relevant and your welcome to reinsert the news item without my or anybodies comments.\
\
Thanks\
Jeff",10523,"BBCode","2008-06-29 23:19:18"
10524,9,"Hi Jeff...it had nothing to do with the DFNW thread. I got a lot of complaints about the Roma thread so it had t go.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",10524,"BBCode","2008-06-30 06:53:12"
10525,131,"Maldoror\, \
\
You might want to check this thread if you have not already: \
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4633]http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4633[/url]\
\
Craig",10525,"BBCode","2008-06-30 07:04:25"
10528,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
No worries - I think Michael can be heavy handed.  If you want the heated discussions\, head over to Manoucheries.com!\
\
\
Your quote from MLK is interesting given this discussion....  I believe it was his move towards Socialism that got him killed.  It had nothing to do with race.\
\
Fundamentally\, I'm believe in Democracy.  If we the people vote to move towards a more command style economy\, c'est la vie.  I just belive in the efficiency of new ideas and competition.  Again\, I do feel that corporations should be watched and scrutinized extensively.  Power corrupts unfortunately.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Breckenridge",10500,"BBCode","2008-06-30 10:50:18"
10529,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
No worries - I think Michael can be heavy handed.  If you want the heated discussions\, head over to Manoucheries.com!\
\
\
Your quote from MLK is interesting given this discussion....  I believe it was his move towards Socialism that got him killed.  It had nothing to do with race.\
\
Fundamentally\, I'm believe in Democracy.  If we the people vote to move towards a more command style economy\, c'est la vie.  I just belive in the efficiency of new ideas and competition.  Again\, I do feel that corporations should be watched and scrutinized extensively.  Power corrupts unfortunately.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Breckenridge",10529,"BBCode","2008-06-30 10:50:18"
10531,1380,"There was a trial near Memphis in 99. A jury agreed with Corretta that Lloyd Jowers was guilty of conspiracy in the death of King. His \"unamed\" co-conspirators were every branch of local\, state\, and fed.\
The 3 weeks of testimony are at the King site\, and the book \"An Act of State\" The media stayed away\, but Congress sent a long circular rebutall.\
\
I don't want a command or capital-ceo govt either. A workers democracy may be unacheivable but the only game worth working for. \
\
Once King got over his need to screw hookers and be alone to write mediocre books\, he became an 1st rate thinker and opposition leader.\
It's really good to know that there are others get the gist of what happened and are thinking about things. \
\
Thanks for the reply.\
Jeff",10500,"BBCode","2008-06-30 11:24:51"
10534,1380,"There was a trial near Memphis in 99. A jury agreed with Corretta that Lloyd Jowers was guilty of conspiracy in the death of King. His \"unamed\" co-conspirators were every branch of local\, state\, and fed.\
The 3 weeks of testimony are at the King site\, and the book \"An Act of State\" The media stayed away\, but Congress sent a long circular rebutall.\
\
I don't want a command or capital-ceo govt either. A workers democracy may be unacheivable but the only game worth working for. \
\
Once King got over his need to screw hookers and be alone to write mediocre books\, he became an 1st rate thinker and opposition leader.\
It's really good to know that there are others get the gist of what happened and are thinking about things. \
\
Thanks for the reply.\
Jeff",10516,"BBCode","2008-06-30 11:24:51"
10535,934,"I have a set I'll sell you for $100",10535,"BBCode","2008-06-30 12:14:50"
10536,934,"I have a set I'll sell you for $100",10536,"BBCode","2008-06-30 12:14:50"
10538,1133,"salut MichMich\
est-ce que par hasard t'as vu\, joué ou parlé avec JP Watremez\, mon ancien prof de guitare jazz\, au festival Django in June?\
\
ciao\, gatsby",10538,"BBCode","2008-06-26 01:41:17"
10539,3,"mais bien sur! on a sympathisé! quel mec de classe!!!",10539,"BBCode","2008-06-30 15:32:35"
10540,1690,"hey alex\,\
\
definately that sounds cool. I don't really know if my improv skills are up to par \, but hey that is why I am looking for a teacher. Anyway\, where in NJ are you located? I'm in Jersey City on weekends and holidays (right near hoboken\, weehawken\, nyc)\, and during the week I work in new brunswick where I also have an aprtment.\
\
-Tyler",10540,"BBCode","2008-06-30 11:27:56"
10541,1509,"hey alex\,\
\
definately that sounds cool. I don't really know if my improv skills are up to par \, but hey that is why I am looking for a teacher. Anyway\, where in NJ are you located? I'm in Jersey City on weekends and holidays (right near hoboken\, weehawken\, nyc)\, and during the week I work in new brunswick where I also have an aprtment.\
\
-Tyler\
\
Hi Tyler\, \
\
Believe me my improv skills are hardly up to par as well\, at this point I'm aspiring to be mostly a rhythm player which I'm happy with because there is a lot to playing this type of rhythm...I'm located in Franklin Park which is only about 15 minutes away from New Brunswick\, are you currently going to Rutgers?  If you like we can talk more about jamming\, my cell is 609-240-1523\, hope to hear from you soon\, \
\
Alex",10518,"BBCode","2008-06-30 15:39:30"
10547,1690,"hey again\,\
\
 I don't go to rutgers (although I do know a few people that go there). I'm just working in new brunswick during the week so I have an apartment here. my cell is 551-697-3922. I'm free to jam after 6pm almost every weekday (after i get back from work).\
\
-Tyler",10540,"BBCode","2008-06-30 18:15:18"
10548,1550,"hey\,\
thanks for the offer...\
I was hoping to find one a little cheaper\, but let me think about it for a couple days.\
thanks\,\
andrew",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-01 00:07:55"
10551,1133,"c'est cool\, il est vraiment bien comme gars\, sympa et pédagogue\, et c'est un putain de jazzman !\
j'ai trouvé des photos sur le net\, ici : [url=http://www.pbase.com/gastonboy/django]http://www.pbase.com/gastonboy/django[/url]\
\
en bas dans \"all stars\" ya des photos de vous deux en train de jouer!\
\
L'année prochaine je reviens au Canada\, je serai à Regina\, SK !  :D \
\
ciao\, antoine",10538,"BBCode","2008-07-01 00:31:28"
10554,1550,"hey\,\
thanks for the offer...\
I was hoping to find one a little cheaper\, but let me think about it for a couple days.\
thanks\,\
andrew",10554,"BBCode","2008-07-01 00:07:55"
10564,1690,"hey\, tonight I'm available to jam for a while if you want to stop by my apartment. I should be out of work around 6/630. If I don't hear back from you on this site by then\, I'll give you a call.\
\
Tomorrow night I'm going back to jersey city so I won't be around (i'll still be in nj but farther from you than where I am now).\
\
-Tyler",10540,"BBCode","2008-07-01 11:11:19"
10568,1550,"can you do 80?",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-01 22:04:01"
10569,1550,"can you do 80?",10554,"BBCode","2008-07-01 22:04:01"
10570,934,"no I'm not even sure I feel good about the $100 price ...\
\
i know where your coming from man\, this set is the MOST money I've ever spent on a set of dvds and not only that\, the guy duplicating them is just home burning on cheap dvd-r and half my set didnt work...\
\
I don't feel good about burning a set and selling them(it's 10 dvds and would take me a day to duplicate) BUT I tell you what\, do you have any cool gypsy jazz vids? I'm mostly looking for Tchavolo Schmitt\, Gary Potter\, Bireli etc....I wouldnt feel good about selling you a burnt set of the DVDs but I might trade a burnt set...\
I've got an extensive collection ...so I hope you have something worth it\
RD",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-01 23:35:44"
10571,934,"no I'm not even sure I feel good about the $100 price ...\
\
i know where your coming from man\, this set is the MOST money I've ever spent on a set of dvds and not only that\, the guy duplicating them is just home burning on cheap dvd-r and half my set didnt work...\
\
I don't feel good about burning a set and selling them(it's 10 dvds and would take me a day to duplicate) BUT I tell you what\, do you have any cool gypsy jazz vids? I'm mostly looking for Tchavolo Schmitt\, Gary Potter\, Bireli etc....I wouldnt feel good about selling you a burnt set of the DVDs but I might trade a burnt set...\
I've got an extensive collection ...so I hope you have something worth it\
RD",10536,"BBCode","2008-07-01 23:35:44"
10572,620,"Hi - saw your post on looking for a $1000 Manouche for your friend. I have one\, a Modele Jazz\, that I would like to sell for about that amount. It has a Schatten pickup\, professionally installed. If you are still interested\, please respond. A friend of mine has it right now and may buy it\, but if not it's available.\
\
Ben Robertson",10572,"BBCode","2008-07-02 05:29:41"
10573,358,"Hi my friend\,\
\
Nice to hear from you again on djangostation! Hope you do well and play as well.\
\
About the Mandino CD\, unfrtunatelly\, we are not allowed to sell it on Djangostation anymore. We have the cd\, but some legal stuff about his production forbid us to sell it\, and Mandino is sorry about this. He's trying to find a way to solve this out by finding a new production\, but it could be difficult.\
Anyway\, I can send you a copy of it\, of course...\
Just give me back your adress\, again....!!\
\
All the best\,\
\
seb\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->",10573,"BBCode","2008-07-02 06:44:28"
10577,358,"Hi my friend\,\
\
Nice to hear from you again on djangostation! Hope you do well and play as well.\
\
About the Mandino CD\, unfrtunatelly\, we are not allowed to sell it on Djangostation anymore. We have the cd\, but some legal stuff about his production forbid us to sell it\, and Mandino is sorry about this. He's trying to find a way to solve this out by finding a new production\, but it could be difficult.\
Anyway\, I can send you a copy of it\, of course...\
Just give me back your adress\, again....!!\
\
All the best\,\
\
seb\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stoche@djangostation.com\">stoche@djangostation.com</a><!-- e -->",10577,"BBCode","2008-07-02 06:44:28"
10579,155,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I have had a couple of Park bigtones and a couple of Dell Arte bigtones. They look and sound different from what I can see.\
\
Let me know if I am wrong (maybe it is just her guitars that have better string to string balance!) and I will edit the ad.\
\
I am selling a lot of stuff to help pay for my latest acquisition. a 1948 D'Angelico Style B. It is perhaps the finest guitar that I have ever played. I paid $9\,500 (including shipping).  The guitar came with a DeArmond 1100. I'm told that it was a great deal. We will see. With this bad economy\, collectible guitars may take a big hit.  My feeling is that Old Fenders\, Gibsons and Martins along with Strombergs\, D'Angelicos\, D'Aquistos\, and Selmers are a sure thing\, long term.  Less safe\, but probably also good long term would be old Epiphones\, old Guilds\, Benedettos (made by Bob)\, Monteleones\, Old Ramerez\, Favinos and (perhaps) Busatos.\
\
I have a 12 guitar rule (If I buy one\, I have to sell one). My wife joked that I will eventually end up with 12 D'Angelicos.  That would work for me!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10579,"BBCode","2008-07-02 10:11:54"
10581,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
thank you very very much for your offer. This CD has been announced for years (after a 4-track-CD was sold out soon) and I was looking forward to this since I first heard Albert Weiss singing.\
\
Yes I am fine\, I visited the Samois Festival and played all day and night long (including a private gig with Titi Bamberger in a mansion in samois). Really great fun and one more time I learned really a lot. Maybe I ´ll have to ask you some questions about people we met (there was\, for instance\, a boy who played with us on Sunday night for hours and told us his name was Chinoise Loeffler. Do you know him?) This year I won a more intimate friendship to Titi Bamberger. He is an enzyclopedia of Jazz Manouche and has a huge record collection. I hope we all will be able benefit from that in the future.  :wink:\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Barengero\
\
Did you receive my parcel yet? I sent you some CD´s around the 18th of June. I hope that it didn´t get lost on it´s way.",10573,"BBCode","2008-07-02 10:25:51"
10584,155,"The D'Angelico belonged to a longtime guitarist who played with the Boston Pops and taught at the Berklee school of music in the 70's named Frank Terziano. Frank passed away a few yers ago and the guitar sold at auction (Skinners) for $9\,500. Frank was the second owner having bought it from the original owner in the early 80's.\
\
The guitar was traded to John Bernunzio\, a Rochester NY dealer who put it up for sale for 15K. After a few months\, he lowered the price to 12.5K.  He then lowered it to 10K. On the day he did that I offered him 9K and we agreed to 9.5 K with 3 day insured shipping thrown in.\
\
I couldn't be more pleased. I now own two of Johns guitars and have played 5 others. I do believe that he is the Stradivarius of the guitar.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10579,"BBCode","2008-07-02 10:59:43"
10585,1550,"sorry..i got no concert vids of gypsy jazz.  \
i got a lot of Roma films like Latcho Drom...I got all Gatlif's films and all Kusturica's films...some documentaries about Roma in America...When the Road Bends...i've got a pretty hard to find series of Dutch documentaries called Gipsy Life: Sinti and Roma..the Rosenberg trio is in one of them..not sure to what extent b/c it's the one I haven't watched yet. i got some rare taraf de haidouks stuff.  It's not gypsy but i've got all Les Blanks' films and a ton of Vaudeville stuff.  \
I kindof started playing twisted klezmer\, gypsy and ragtime music in a street band and getting into dixieland recently led me to gypsy jazz..so i'm just getting my toes wet and don't have much in the way of gypsy jazz films.  \
\
did you get all the DVDs to work?\
\
Andrew",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-02 12:34:24"
10590,155,"1948 style B\
\
The dealer told me that Archtops are not moving. His only interest at present is pre war Martins\, pre CBS Fenders and Pre 1966 Gibsons.\
\
I'm loving this guitar. I think it may be the finest sounding guitar that I have ever played.  I feel quite fortunate to own it.\
\
I have hit a point where I like Selmacs only for acoustic gigs. I'll occsionally use the Dyn-G with my Clarus/RE. That gives me a pretty acoustic (and acceptable) sound with those guitars. But nothing beats an acoustic archtop with a DeArmond or a carved Gibson with a Humbucker.  For me that is.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10579,"BBCode","2008-07-02 13:52:49"
10591,1550,"sorry..i got no concert vids of gypsy jazz.  \
i got a lot of Roma films like Latcho Drom...I got all Gatlif's films and all Kusturica's films...some documentaries about Roma in America...When the Road Bends...i've got a pretty hard to find series of Dutch documentaries called Gipsy Life: Sinti and Roma..the Rosenberg trio is in one of them..not sure to what extent b/c it's the one I haven't watched yet. i got some rare taraf de haidouks stuff.  It's not gypsy but i've got all Les Blanks' films and a ton of Vaudeville stuff.  \
I kindof started playing twisted klezmer\, gypsy and ragtime music in a street band and getting into dixieland recently led me to gypsy jazz..so i'm just getting my toes wet and don't have much in the way of gypsy jazz films.  \
\
did you get all the DVDs to work?\
\
Andrew",10554,"BBCode","2008-07-02 12:34:24"
10595,155,"The cutaway adds value. The 60's DA's are more valuable because Jimmy D'Aquisto worked on them and the Excels and New Yorkers are worth more than the Snakeheads\, Style A-1's\, Style A's\, Style B's and Specials.\
\
The guitar that Bernunzio has doesn't sound as good as mine according to John Bernunzio\, but it has all the collector panache (Jimmy D'Aquisto finished it after John died\, New Yorker appointments and a cutaway).\
\
If you come this way to visit\, we can have an acoustic Jam on vintage D'Angelicos. How cool is that!\
\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10579,"BBCode","2008-07-02 14:11:38"
10597,1664,"Hi Austin\
\
The book arrived yesterday\, though I only realised it going to the mail again this morning as it was couriered later in the afternoon when I'm teaching students.\
\
Many thanks for that\, a swift delivery! It will be a fantastic read I am sure and I will be eating into it tonight post haste.\
\
Once again\, thanks for the kindness and who knows one day we will meet and let our fingers do some talking.\
\
Kind regards\
Jason Just",10421,"BBCode","2008-07-02 13:35:50"
10598,1456,"Jason;\
\
Yeah\, that WAS fast delivery!  Maybe I'll put me in a big envelope and... eh\, nevermind.\
\
Thanks for the update and I do hope you enjoy the book.  Glad it found an appreciative home.\
\
And I may take you up on that invite to play some time!\
\
-Austin",10422,"BBCode","2008-07-02 14:45:09"
10600,934,"yeah I had to have them send me another set...still some will play in my home player and then the others will only on my computer.\
R",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-02 16:28:59"
10602,934,"yeah I had to have them send me another set...still some will play in my home player and then the others will only on my computer.\
R",10536,"BBCode","2008-07-02 16:28:59"
10606,155,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I don't have any pics. It is essentialy a regular bigtone with insulation around the wire.  The underside of the bridge is hollowed some (but it is heavier than a non bigtone bridge). I have tried this bridge on my Dupont and there is some loss of tone (compared to the stock bridge). I believe Shelly buys the elements from Dell Arte and fits them inside her bridges.  This one came off of a Montmartre owned by a friend of mine.  I like the gain and balance on her bigtones (compared to Dell Arte's). It is just that I have decided that if the gig is so loud that I need a bigtone\, I'm bringing an archtop! That is why this one is for sale.  It has a little velcro rig that makes it useable as an external bigtone if one desires.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10606,"BBCode","2008-07-03 00:46:15"
10608,248,"Ryan\,\
So- Saturday!!! Eve and I will be there for sure to sit in . .  and hear yous cats swing it! Do you need a place to crash? \
Let me know . . . Bye the way- eve (my wife) is a vocalist . . there are some tunes yous know that she does in normal keys\, but not that many . . I'm sure we can figure something.\
Cheers\,\
Ben",8991,"BBCode","2008-07-03 07:24:21"
10609,248,"Ryan\,\
So- Saturday!!! Eve and I will be there for sure to sit in . .  and hear yous cats swing it! Do you need a place to crash? \
Let me know . . . Bye the way- eve (my wife) is a vocalist . . there are some tunes yous know that she does in normal keys\, but not that many . . I'm sure we can figure something.\
Cheers\,\
Ben",8991,"BBCode","2008-07-03 07:24:52"
10612,1550,"RD\,\
If you'r still into it i think i can swing the $100.\
\
i just got some money my paypal...can you take it thata way?\
\
andrew",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-03 23:21:35"
10613,1550,"RD\,\
If you'r still into it i think i can swing the $100.\
\
i just got some money my paypal...can you take it thata way?\
\
andrew",10554,"BBCode","2008-07-03 23:21:35"
10614,934,"i mentioned to a friend of mine that builds guitars I was selling them and he gave me $200+ worth of master grade spruce for them...sorry man...",10535,"BBCode","2008-07-04 12:18:06"
10615,934,"i mentioned to a friend of mine that builds guitars I was selling them and he gave me $200+ worth of master grade spruce for them...sorry man...",10536,"BBCode","2008-07-04 12:18:06"
10619,1489,"Ben\,\
Excellent! I was really hoping you folks would come out again. Same as last time sound good to you? Second Set with you guys... I think that is what we did before... it will be great.\
Looking forward to seeing you again. And Shepp says hi.\
BTW\, We are not charging tommorow night\, just passing the hat.\
\
We have a campsite in the Catskills later that night becuase it is halfway to our next gig on Saturday night in Warrensburg\, NY. We would stay with you in the city but we have to be to that Saturday gig by 3:00pm to set up. \
So we want to get as close as we can tommorow night. \
We wish we could stay with you... it would be alot more fun and less hectic... \
However\, our gigs in August we are really going to need a place to stay. We have two nights in a row in August. We  can talk more tommorow.\
\
Looking forward to it\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche \
\
P.S.\
If you want to mention anything about tommorow night on the forum\, please do invite folks.",9090,"BBCode","2008-07-04 13:40:40"
10625,1489,"I don't know if you got my message\, but we are looking forward to seeing you all again Saturday Night.\
Talk to you soon Ben.",9090,"BBCode","2008-07-04 17:34:52"
10626,248,"Ryan\,\
I did\,\
I'll be there! It seems like fun!\
B",8991,"BBCode","2008-07-05 07:03:05"
10628,454,"Hi\, I believe Dan Kinter is hosting a djam this weekend. You can contact Dad via the yahoo GJ equipment/technique group. Good luck\, David",10628,"BBCode","2008-07-05 16:13:09"
10629,194,"Hi Stoche\, \
\
thank you very very much for your offer. This CD has been announced for years (after a 4-track-CD was sold out soon) and I was looking forward to this since I first heard Albert Weiss singing.\
\
Yes I am fine\, I visited the Samois Festival and played all day and night long (including a private gig with Titi Bamberger in a mansion in samois). Really great fun and one more time I learned really a lot. Maybe I ´ll have to ask you some questions about people we met (there was\, for instance\, a boy who played with us on Sunday night for hours and told us his name was Chinoise Loeffler. Do you know him?) This year I won a more intimate friendship to Titi Bamberger. He is an enzyclopedia of Jazz Manouche and has a huge record collection. I hope we all will be able benefit from that in the future.  :wink:\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Barengero\
\
Did you receive my parcel yet? I sent you some CD´s around the 18th of June. I hope that it didn´t get lost on it´s way.",10629,"BBCode","2008-07-02 10:25:51"
10632,155,"Hey Michael\,\
\
Have you used bronze strings on your Benedetto? I have been thinking about trying them on my Benedetto. Does the Beneddeto floating pickup do OK with Bronze?  String to string balance OK?\
\
How is the tone?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10579,"BBCode","2008-07-06 20:43:04"
10637,155,"I also have my doubts re: the Benedetto Humbucker. My D'Angelico's have DeArmond 1100's which have adjustible pole pieces. I know Bronze would be OK with those (I intend to try it).  I have just been using pure nickel round wounds on the Guild-Benedetto.  I'm thinking I should probably stick with that.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",10579,"BBCode","2008-07-06 21:37:56"
10639,3,"maybe you can try to get a hold of thomas joyeux \, he seems like a nice teacher... a lot of them are great players but don't know how to teach so thomas might be able to help u\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thomas.joyeux1@9online.fr\">thomas.joyeux1@9online.fr</a><!-- e -->",10639,"BBCode","2008-07-07 13:34:52"
10641,523,"I'm sorry for the delayed response - it's been quite awhile since I checked in at these forums. I just saw your reply to my initial post in classifieds today.\
\
The gear is all still for sale. If you're interested in the whole setup\, I'd be willing to sell it for $1000 plus shipping.\
\
Josh",10641,"BBCode","2008-07-07 16:40:39"
10642,523,"I'm sorry for the delayed response - it's been quite awhile since I checked in at these forums. I just saw your reply to my initial post in classifieds today.\
\
The gear is all still for sale. If you're interested in the whole setup\, I'd be willing to sell it for $1000 plus shipping.\
\
Josh",10641,"BBCode","2008-07-07 16:40:39"
10643,523,"I'm sorry for the delayed response - it's been quite awhile since I checked in at these forums. I just saw your reply to my initial post in classifieds today. \
\
The gear is all still for sale. If you're interested in the whole setup\, I'd be willing to sell it for $1000 plus shipping. \
\
Josh",10643,"BBCode","2008-07-07 16:41:43"
10645,561,"Bob\,\
Thanks for your recent posts about the archtop sound.\
I have been reading some of the posts about retrofitting a selmac with a humbucker\, and I noticed that on a few occasions you have contributed to these threads\, particularly with respect to the installation of a Kent Armstrong slimbucker (neck mounted\, rather than mounted directly in a hole in the top).\
I have a spare guitar on which I would like to do this installation\, and am wondering if you feel that there would be an important difference between having it neck mounted via tabs\, or mounted directly into the soundboard. The advantage of the latter is that I could use a full humbucker with adjustable pole pieces to even out the magnetic sensitivity. The advantage of the former\, a neck-tab mount\, is that it would be cheaper\, easier\, would not affect the acoustic sound\, and would not have to be permanent. I think I have enough string clearance to fit the mini-humbucker without difficulty (archtop.com recommends 11mm between soundboard and strings when depressed at highest fret\, which is exactly what I have\, and I can raise the action as needed).\
I guess I am wondering about the sound of the mini-humbuckers you have recommended (KA slimbucker) vs the sound of the Benedetto model (which is a larger pickup). \
I think either option would allow me to get a good humbucking sound now through my spare guitar and gorgeous new amp (Acoustic Image w/ Raezer’s Edge cabinet bought very cheap\, used) while saving up for a year or more to purchase a genuine carved-top archtop.\
Hope you don’t mind this private email\, I have learned a ton from your many posts\, and value your opinion. I would also like to be able to afford a guitar from you (maybe a Busato style) someday\, but that is a very different story!\
Thank you\,\
Jeffrey\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kalzang@mac.com\">kalzang@mac.com</a><!-- e -->",10645,"BBCode","2008-07-07 13:28:52"
10647,252,"Hi Jeffrey. I've had & mounted both a real KA/PAF (One built by Kent Armstrong - pre-Benedetto endorsement) and a $90 thinbucker and though I think they sounded a bit different... really... it could just be the difference in the distance from the strings and/or the side to side placement. I would take either in a heartbeat - both were great. The PAF sounded a bit mellower\, but that could likely be from its proximity to the strings as a result of it being a thicker pickup - a stronger signal would likely sound a little warmer. I should give you the disclaimer though... I'm far from being a pickup expert. I'm a 90% acoustic kind of guy.\
\
In terms of mounting the pickup to the soundboard - it's probably not such a good thing to do if you want to play both acoustic and electric. It will kill acoustic tone to some degree - specifically volume and responsiveness. I've played two Selmacs with humbuckers - one of them \"before and after\" and it does kill tone... actually\, make that three guitars w/ humbuckers. I also played a Park with a humbucker in it and it was a good guitar - though something tells me that Shelley didn't just screw it to the top. Knowing her\, there was some whizzy mounting system underneath that decoupled it from the soundboard.  The only downside of the tab mount is that the tabs are too narrow to fit the end of a Selmer fingerboard so they'll have to be carefully bent. Also\, because this way of mounting basically centers the pickup\, it doesn't allow you to move the pickup side to side to get the balance you want. I've found side to side balance to be almost as important as adjustable pole pieces - particularly because the string spacing is wider on Selmacs than archtops in many cases - so the E strings are already a little outside of where they should be - and side to side balance becomes really important to make sure both E strings sound substantial.",10647,"BBCode","2008-07-08 00:17:02"
10653,523,"I'm very sorry for the delayed response. I haven't checked in here in quite some time. Thanks for your inquiry\, but I'd rather not sell the items seperately.\
\
J",10653,"BBCode","2008-07-07 16:34:18"
10656,1595,"Many many thanks. I've just sent a message to Thomas and I do hope he will accept to give me a lesson.  Thank you\
Fulvio",10656,"BBCode","2008-07-08 10:09:23"
10657,248,"Ryan\, (shepp and Zar!)\
Nice hang- thanks cats! it was good fun\, and I enjoyed as always learning from you and listening to you make some good music. i'm sorry the early part of the set was not as well attended\, still- I hope yous made decent money and had a good time!\
Thanks again\,\
Ben\
Ps. November event is the 7th and 8th- you are only on for one of the days . . . \
Pps. embraceable you I attached . . it was a bit interesting!",8991,"BBCode","2008-07-08 19:58:48"
10676,561,"Hi Bob.\
Thank you for your response. \
Well\, I am thinking now about rigging a floating pickup to an archtop-like pickguard. I would use a KA handmade slim humbucker (the ones on archtop.com)\, and make my own pickguard either from thin wood or pickguard blanks (stewmac). I would mount all the wiring\, the tone and volume\, and the 1/4\" jack under the pickguard\, and not have to mess with the soundboard at all. \
\
Actually\, I have been thinking of this for some time\, but the fully mounted humbucker just gives more options for choosing pickups. But if it kills the tone (as well as resale value\, of course)\, I wonder: why not just by an electric guitar then? I want an acoustic with humbucker potential\, not an electric with a little acoustic sound. \
\
What do you think of this idea? could you envision it working?\
\
I measured the string spacing on my old Saga\, and it is 51mm from E to E\, which is identical to my Dupont. With a floating pickguard mount\, I think I could rig it so that by carefully adjusting the position of the pickguard\, I could adjust string spacing\, as well as move the whole unit fore and aft to find a good placement. If it works\, I could even remove the whole unit and find a way to put it on my Dupont once in a while.\
Will it fly?\
\
Jeffrey\
Denver\, CO",10676,"BBCode","2008-07-09 12:24:22"
10677,561,"Bob\,\
Here is a little mockup. It is sloppy\, but it captures the idea\, I think. I would have to have the soundhole edge as low as possible to the soundboard to avoid interfering with my picking\, and the floor-side of the pickguard raised up at least 3/8\" to accommodate the wires and the jack.\
\
I have had this guitar for 12 years\, but once I got my Dupont (1997)\, I just kept the Saga in its case. Every since I got my new amp\, I have been dying to humbuckerize this guitar so that I could enjoy the amp's world famous tone. It really is a great amp\, by the way.\
\
This pickguard probably looks awful to traditionalists\, but it is just a mockup which addresses the need to keep away from the top strings and accomdate the wiring and pots beneath. \
\
 I am keeping my traditional guitar completely traditional\, and it is definitely my main instrument. \
 Thanks for reading my pm's!\
Jeffrey",10677,"BBCode","2008-07-09 17:38:01"
10679,252,"I tried something like that a few years back and found that having anything below the soundhole got in the way of my gypsy picking technique. But I didn't really put a lot of effort into it and so my little experiment should in no way be considered definitive. Shortly after that I got a Stimer and liked its sound and so never really had the motivation to revisit it. My concept was a little different - more thinline like the pickguards you find on new highend archtops - 1.5 to 2 inches wide - like the ones you see on Andersons etc...",10679,"BBCode","2008-07-10 02:17:06"
10681,1117,"Hi\,\
\
When/where did you get the guitar - I see the serial no. is 0000018 - is it an early model? Which books are included. I'm in UK - what would the shipping be? Is neck straight - any problems?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Iain.",10681,"BBCode","2008-07-10 03:14:14"
10687,1641,"Hey\,\
\
I saw you mention Stephane Wrembel's \"ACE system\" in a post. I tried to find some information here and on google\, but I can't. Can you enlighten me a bit on what it is?\
\
Thanks\,\
Luke",10687,"BBCode","2008-07-11 16:23:53"
10688,1641,"Hey\,\
\
I saw you mention Stephane Wrembel's \"ACE system\" in a post. I tried to find some information here and on google\, but I can't. Can you enlighten me a bit on what it is?\
\
Thanks\,\
Luke",10688,"BBCode","2008-07-11 16:23:53"
10689,11,"It is the same thing as something called the \"CAGED\" system \, but just without the D and the G shapes.    Stephane is a genius for simplifying it this way....",10687,"BBCode","2008-07-11 16:59:11"
10691,1706,"Hi There\,\
\
Bob Holo said you might have a Patennote you'd be willing to sell... He suggested I get in touch with you.\
\
Perhaps we can speak by phone sometime this week?\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben\
360.888.9219",10691,"BBCode","2008-07-13 07:29:02"
10692,1275,"Jonathan\, thanks or the forum reply.  I checked out your band.  Fantastic!\
\
Constantine",10692,"BBCode","2008-07-13 08:20:33"
10694,1057,"Is there a CD or download (and of course I mean legal\, for which I'm glad to pay) for the album (I know in general 'unreleased')\
by Bamboula & Fapy?\
Thanks\,\
David",10694,"BBCode","2008-07-13 09:43:06"
10695,1706,"Hi There\,\
\
Bob Holo said you might have a Patennote you'd be willing to sell... He suggested I get in touch with you.\
\
Perhaps we can speak by phone sometime this week?\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben\
360.888.9219",10695,"BBCode","2008-07-13 07:29:02"
10696,1393,"Hi Ben\
\
Yes\, I do have a Patenotte and it may be for sale. Josh Hegg built a bridge for it and it sounds so great that I'm ambivalent about selling it. However\, I recently bought Bob's Shelly Park and that's the guitar I'm playing all the time these days. That's a long winded way of saying Yes\, lets talk this week.\
You can reach me at my office (Mon-Wed 9am to 4pm eastern time) 518-274-2550. ask for Sam. Or in the evenings my cell is 518-281-2081. I'll also give you a try at the number you've listed.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",10691,"BBCode","2008-07-13 11:22:24"
10697,1057,"Is there a CD or download (and of course I mean legal\, for which I'm glad to pay) for the album (I know in general 'unreleased')\
by Bamboula & Fapy?\
Thanks\,\
David",10697,"BBCode","2008-07-13 09:43:06"
10698,366,"Hi\,\
\
Not as far as I know -- but I really don't have any idea. You could post that question to the forum...someone there will know for sure.\
\
John",10694,"BBCode","2008-07-13 11:42:39"
10700,1393,"Hi Ben\
\
Yes\, I do have a Patenotte and it may be for sale. Josh Hegg built a bridge for it and it sounds so great that I'm ambivalent about selling it. However\, I recently bought Bob's Shelly Park and that's the guitar I'm playing all the time these days. That's a long winded way of saying Yes\, lets talk this week.\
You can reach me at my office (Mon-Wed 9am to 4pm eastern time) 518-274-2550. ask for Sam. Or in the evenings my cell is 518-281-2081. I'll also give you a try at the number you've listed.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",10700,"BBCode","2008-07-13 11:22:24"
10703,1707,"Has anyone who attended the 2008 session been able to access the charts or Jean-Philippe's link?",10703,"BBCode","2008-07-13 15:13:17"
10705,466,"thank you very much.",10705,"BBCode","2008-07-13 12:30:25"
10706,1117,"Can you please explain why you deleted the post shown in the attachment?",10706,"BBCode","2008-07-13 15:36:27"
10707,9,"Hi...one of the moderators must have considered it spam.\
\
'm",10707,"BBCode","2008-07-13 15:45:16"
10711,1025,"Hi Matt\
I'm a gypsy player from New Zealand and i'm learning gypsy jazz. I read that you have written out many tunes and have compiled them\, I wondered if there was anywhere that they are available for download and what sort of cost might be involved. I am trying to put a GJ repertoire together for my band at the moment:-)\
Anyway if you can help that would be great but no problems if you can't.\
Cheers\
Leigh\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:leigh@leighjackson.com\">leigh@leighjackson.com</a><!-- e -->",10711,"BBCode","2008-06-01 00:42:56"
10712,1241,"yes\, thank you...I was thinking the same thing about sharing our books. What format are you using? I'm using Sibelius 3 but I'll take your book as PDF(s) if I have to.\
\
my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matt@mattmitchellguitar.com\">matt@mattmitchellguitar.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks again\,\
Matt Mitchell",10712,"BBCode","2008-07-13 20:25:09"
10713,1117,"Hi - do you think it's spam? Maybe I should re-post......any site supporting this music must be worth a mention?",10706,"BBCode","2008-07-13 16:53:39"
10714,9,"I never saw it...but generally anything pointing to a commercial site gets deleted. \
\
thanks!\
\
'm",10707,"BBCode","2008-07-13 22:47:05"
10716,273,"Hi Kimmo\, \
i have read about the cd wih the recordings of Stephane and Joe\, and i wish to know how can i get it\, if it is possible.\
If you want\, we also can do some \"changes\" by mailing or something\, i have a lot of stuff of gypsy jazz and also hungarian music.\
What do you play guitar or violin? What about this music in Finland? How goes the scene?\
Sorry for my english is very poor\, and thank you in advance for the answer.\
\
Best\,\
\
Claudio",10716,"BBCode","2008-07-14 03:09:38"
10717,273,"Hi Kimmo\, \
i have read about the cd wih the recordings of Stephane and Joe\, and i wish to know how can i get it\, if it is possible.\
If you want\, we also can do some \"changes\" by mailing or something\, i have a lot of stuff of gypsy jazz and also hungarian music.\
What do you play guitar or violin? What about this music in Finland? How goes the scene?\
Sorry for my english is very poor\, and thank you in advance for the answer.\
\
Best\,\
\
Claudio",10717,"BBCode","2008-07-14 03:09:38"
10719,278,"Hey Ted\,\
\
It was fun playing the other night at Bar Tabac. \
I just saw your MySpace site and was intrigued by the gig listing for July 22nd. Is this something I should know about?  \
\
- Tom",10719,"BBCode","2008-07-14 09:03:03"
10722,1264,"Hi Iain\, \
\
I got the guitar on eBay earlier this year from a dealer\, I'm the original owner. This was in the first wave of the new Dell Arte's\, which is why the serial number is so low. it's a great guitar\, great sound\, and strung with very light strings. The neck is perfectly straight and it is flawless and basically unplayed. I'm having shoulder trouble with larger scale instruments and this guitar confirmed it. I can't imaging playing a 670mm scale. \
\
I'll check shipping and get back to you with a price. Thanks agai nfor the inquiry. \
\
Garth\
\
\
\
Hi\, \
\
When/where did you get the guitar - I see the serial no. is 0000018 - is it an early model? Which books are included. I'm in UK - what would the shipping be? Is neck straight - any problems? \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Iain.",10722,"BBCode","2008-07-14 09:58:06"
10724,1264,"Hi Iain\, \
\
I got the guitar on eBay earlier this year from a dealer\, I'm the original owner. This was in the first wave of the new Dell Arte's\, which is why the serial number is so low. it's a great guitar\, great sound\, and strung with very light strings. The neck is perfectly straight and it is flawless and basically unplayed. I'm having shoulder trouble with larger scale instruments and this guitar confirmed it. I can't imaging playing a 670mm scale. \
\
I'll check shipping and get back to you with a price. Thanks agai nfor the inquiry. \
\
Garth\
\
\
\
Hi\, \
\
When/where did you get the guitar - I see the serial no. is 0000018 - is it an early model? Which books are included. I'm in UK - what would the shipping be? Is neck straight - any problems? \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Iain.",10724,"BBCode","2008-07-14 09:58:06"
10726,1117,"Thanks Garth\,\
\
I think I'll pass on this one....\
\
Rgds\,\
\
Iain.",10681,"BBCode","2008-07-14 10:46:12"
10727,1489,"Ben\,\
thanks so much. \
We will have to do the festival on November 7th\, if that is ok. We have a very big gig in Vermont on November 8th.\
\
We are back in NYC on August 15th - 17th\
We may need a place to crash on 15th and 16th... Let me know if the offer still stands.\
\
Hope all is well and thanks for the chart. I will check it out.\
Going to post some cool news about Ameranouche in the forum now.\
Check it out.\
\
Peace\,\
Ryan",9090,"BBCode","2008-07-14 09:50:21"
10729,1176,"Thanks for being honest.  It is hard to talk about this subject without appearing racist\, even if the facts support your statements.\
\
- Breckenridge",10729,"BBCode","2008-07-15 15:46:53"
10730,1176,"Don't know if you saw it\, but the Gypsy fingerprinting topic is reopened under the Italia section...\
\
-B",10500,"BBCode","2008-07-15 15:47:54"
10731,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
Is there a link or a way to get Matt's book?  I see all this commentary on it\, but don't have a copy...   I've been collecting what I can from here and there\, but if there is already a comprehensive book out there\, it would be great to get it!\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Breckenridge",10731,"BBCode","2008-07-15 15:35:53"
10732,178,"Breckenridge...\
Please email me at this address and I'll see you get the fake book...\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
I will send it too you in a file if your 'puter will take it... Most do...\
\"Knowledge is one of the things you keep when you give it away.\"\
A.K.",10732,"BBCode","2008-07-15 18:49:00"
10738,1055,"Hello Scot!\
\
That's great! the address is ok and my phone number is : +39 348 372 67 10. Tks a lot for that!\
\
I'm ok and have a couple of gigs now one with the quintet and another with a trio. Just trying to go ahead.\
\
Hope you're fine too!\
\
Best\
\
Marc",8812,"BBCode","2008-07-16 00:36:29"
10739,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
Auftrag ausgeführt :wink: \
\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouche.php?article941]http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouc ... article941[/url]\
\
Du wurdest in Hildesheim vermißt! Ich hoffe\, wir sehen uns bald mal wieder\, \
\
bis dahin liebe Grüße \
\
Matthias",10739,"BBCode","2008-07-16 06:49:59"
10740,139,"hi\
post your request here:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4929]viewtopic.php?t=4929[/url]\
please send me an pm3 of the song and i'll make you the grille\
my adress is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:emicad@gmail.com\">emicad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
bye",10740,"BBCode","2008-07-16 07:29:39"
10741,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
Vielen Dank für Deine Nachricht. Ja\, es stimmt\, ich stehe in Verbindung mit Sebastién \"Stoche\" Légé\, einem der beiden Herausgeber von Djangostation. Ich tausche ziemlich viel mit ihm herum\, Aufnahmen und Infos etc.\
\
Wie es der Zufall will\, mache ich gerade wieder ein kleines Päckchen für Stoche fertig. Mein Vorschlag wäre\, daß Du mir die von Dir produzierte CD zuschickst und ich Sie dann an Stoche mit ein paar warmen Worten und der Bitte um eine Veröffentlichung auf Djangostation weiterleite. Wenn du mir noch eine zweite CD und sonstige Promo-Informationen für mich dazulegst\, kann ich sie zusätzlich in meiner monatlichen Radiosendung \"Hot Club - Musik von Django & Co.\" vorstellen. \
\
Es wäre mir nur lieb\, wenn das zügig gehen könnte\, weil das Päckchen schon fertig und der Brief an Stoche schon fast fertig ist. Übrigens werde ich Stoche wahrshceinlich dieses Jahr auch in Samois sehen. \
\
Viele liebe Grüße in den Süden - ich hoffe\, wir sehen uns spätestens in Hildesheim wieder…\
\
Matthias",10741,"BBCode","2008-05-19 14:33:17"
10742,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
falls Du meine Adresse nicht mehr hast: \
\
Matthias Muer \
Am Steintor 24\
48167 Münster\
\
Tel. 02506/304930\
email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclub@gmx.de\">hotclub@gmx.de</a><!-- e -->[/list]",10742,"BBCode","2008-05-19 14:35:00"
10743,194,"Hallo Norman\, \
\
Auftrag ausgeführt :wink: \
\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouche.php?article941]http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouc ... article941[/url]\
\
Du wurdest in Hildesheim vermißt! Ich hoffe\, wir sehen uns bald mal wieder\, \
\
bis dahin liebe Grüße \
\
Matthias",10743,"BBCode","2008-07-16 06:49:59"
10744,799,"Hallo Matthias\,\
\
hab schon versucht dich anzurufen - vielen Dank für die DINKO-Geschichte- ich hoffe es hilft ihm ein wenig...Hildesheim: da hat mich der gute ricardo ein bißchen aussteigen lassen - hat mir im märz erzählt das festival fällt aus - ich hab dann anders disponiert - tja - und kurz vorher erfahr ich dann daß das ganze doch stattfindet...\
\
gruss\
\
norman",10739,"BBCode","2008-07-16 08:01:22"
10745,799,"Hallo Matthias\,\
\
hab schon versucht dich anzurufen - vielen Dank für die DINKO-Geschichte- ich hoffe es hilft ihm ein wenig...Hildesheim: da hat mich der gute ricardo ein bißchen aussteigen lassen - hat mir im märz erzählt das festival fällt aus - ich hab dann anders disponiert - tja - und kurz vorher erfahr ich dann daß das ganze doch stattfindet...\
\
gruss\
\
norman",10745,"BBCode","2008-07-16 08:01:22"
10750,1290,"Alexander wrote:\
Dear Angareskero\, do you have other transcriptions of Bireli tunes?many thanks for Ma premier Guitar!!!\
Thank you\,\
Alex\
\
Hello Alexander\, here's another one. I made transcription from the original Stevie Wonder cd. It's the original key.\
Enjoy\
Angareskero",10464,"BBCode","2008-07-16 12:13:49"
10751,1290,"Alexander wrote:\
Dear Angareskero\, do you have other transcriptions of Bireli tunes?many thanks for Ma premier Guitar!!!\
Thank you\,\
Alex\
\
Hello Alexander\, here's another one. I made transcription from the original Stevie Wonder cd. It's the original key.\
Enjoy\
Angareskero",10751,"BBCode","2008-07-16 12:13:49"
10752,1683,"Many thanks to you!!!\
As far as i know\, bireli and sylvain play it in a different key. \
Is the tab you sent me the original key of what Stevie Wonder plays?\
\
Many thanks\, \
Alexander",10464,"BBCode","2008-07-16 21:54:23"
10754,1057,"Is there a CD or download (and of course I mean legal\, for which I'm glad to pay) for the album (I know in general 'unreleased')\
by Bamboula & Fapy?\
Thanks\,\
David",10754,"BBCode","2008-07-13 09:42:11"
10755,1683,"Many thanks to you!!!\
As far as i know\, bireli and sylvain play it in a different key. \
Is the tab you sent me the original key of what Stevie Wonder plays?\
\
Many thanks\, \
Alexander",10477,"BBCode","2008-07-16 21:54:23"
10756,1494,"Thankyou for bringing this to our attention!\
 I think that when the music industry would wear hard on Django he would just pack it in and go fishing.  If you do get a chance\, please try out Django In June here in Massachusetts. It's very home-spun and Andrew Lawrence is very courteous and careful to greet each and every attendee both coming and going. Also\, homebaked cookies!! You can't do that at the coliseum!  Good for you\, Gipsygirl!",10756,"BBCode","2008-07-17 06:28:57"
10757,151,"Dear Francois\
\
Please email me\, I've lost my computer and your email address.\
\
Best\
Scot",10757,"BBCode","2008-07-17 11:05:21"
10759,1711,"Hey thanks for the assistance\, and economical advice. I thought a personal message may be more fitting talking detail. Am I correct in assuming you are an official type? If so it seems your suggesting that you can arrange delivery to the UK without a negative effect on the health of the instrument in question or extreme expense?\
\
Best Regards",10759,"BBCode","2008-07-17 11:17:27"
10760,9,"Hi Tom...we've sent hundreds of guitars to Europe without a single problem. We ship several guitars a month to the UK. Always gets there safe and sound. Shipping is $150 for a Gitane. Just order online and we'll ship you one right away!\
\
I should also mention that the Gitanes\, like all other Asian Selmer copies\, need a lot of work out of the box. Good guutarsm but a setup\, fret level\, and a custom bridge will really help the guitar play and sound it's best. The factory action is usually too low and the bridges are really bad. Too heavy which has a muting effect on the volume and tone of the instrument.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-07-17 11:27:17"
10763,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
\
thanks very much for your advice. You guys obviously know your stuff and are very pleasant. I'm going to check out the options on the website. It might be really helpful if I could come back to you with any questions that remain after I've informed myself as best possible?\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Tom Sankey.",10759,"BBCode","2008-07-17 11:54:15"
10764,9,"sure...I'd be happy to answer any questions.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",10760,"BBCode","2008-07-17 11:58:57"
10768,1683,"Hello\,\
I am Alex\, from Moscow. Have found your comment on \"Minor Swing\" subject.  \
i am really very interested in how \"Minor Swing\" chord chart is in the first Colin Cosimini book that has the moving chord patterns? \
\
Regretfully i do not have a possibility to buy the book\, as located in Russia. All Michael Horowitz books i have was brought from the USA myself.\
 \
I would really highly appreciate if you have them on your computer and could send them to me. \
\
Many thanks to you\, \
Alexander",10768,"BBCode","2008-07-18 04:21:39"
10769,1279,"Hi am coming to buy a new guitar eimers you please leave me some of your experiences with eimers guitar?\
\
Playability? \
Tone? \
Is it a dry sound? \
Bass response? \
Is the neck like a Dupont or a DellArte? \
Arched top...? \
Service? \
Is your neck still straight? \
\
Thanks for your reply\
\
Honsic :)",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-18 04:31:45"
10770,1279,"Hi am coming to buy a new guitar eimers you please leave me some of your experiences with eimers guitar?\
\
Playability? \
Tone? \
Is it a dry sound? \
Bass response? \
Is the neck like a Dupont or a DellArte? \
Arched top...? \
Service? \
Is your neck still straight? \
\
Thanks for your reply\
\
Honsic :)",10770,"BBCode","2008-07-18 04:31:45"
10771,802,"Don;t buy a guitar from Eimers.\
He build me a stochelo Rosenberg model.\
After one year I got troubles with the would. The neck was bent!\
Eimers told me to sell the guitar on ebay.\
His servise is more like FUCK you\
Realy if you buy a guitar from him you will regret it.\
\
greetz Paul Prevoo",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-18 08:34:20"
10777,802,"Don;t buy a guitar from Eimers.\
He build me a stochelo Rosenberg model.\
After one year I got troubles with the would. The neck was bent!\
Eimers told me to sell the guitar on ebay.\
His servise is more like FUCK you\
Realy if you buy a guitar from him you will regret it.\
\
greetz Paul Prevoo",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-18 08:34:20"
10778,1279,"Thanks for your reply.\
This guitar is on Ebay this is your? If yes. What is your price?",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-18 12:12:28"
10781,1279,"Thanks for your reply.\
This guitar is on Ebay this is your? If yes. What is your price?",10770,"BBCode","2008-07-18 12:12:28"
10782,802,"No I soled my guitar 2 year ago.\
The best guitars I came across are Gitane.\
I now have 3 of them.\
2 DG500 and 1 dg300 John Jorgenson. and they sound clear and loud.\
The necks are straight and stay that way.\
Hand crafted guitars are nowdays build from  fresh woods\
and tend to become unplayable after some time.\
Be warned. Don't buy a Eimers! You'l be sorry afterwards.\
Leo Eimers only wants to make money.\
\
good luck\, Paul",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 01:53:09"
10783,802,"No I soled my guitar 2 year ago.\
The best guitars I came across are Gitane.\
I now have 3 of them.\
2 DG500 and 1 dg300 John Jorgenson. and they sound clear and loud.\
The necks are straight and stay that way.\
Hand crafted guitars are nowdays build from  fresh woods\
and tend to become unplayable after some time.\
Be warned. Don't buy a Eimers! You'l be sorry afterwards.\
Leo Eimers only wants to make money.\
\
good luck\, Paul",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-19 01:53:09"
10784,1279,"Thanks for your advice and opinion. About Saga Gitane DG300\, I also consider it. maybe buy it here at Djangobooks with a complete setting a hard shell. \
Ask Leo Eimers if his guitars which are now in stock have adjustable support in the neck and\, if not so I do not have a sense of its purchase gave considered.\
\
What do you mean about Dupont\, Gallato or Dell Arte guitars ???",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 04:42:14"
10785,1279,"Thanks for your advice and opinion. About Saga Gitane DG300\, I also consider it. maybe buy it here at Djangobooks with a complete setting a hard shell. \
Ask Leo Eimers if his guitars which are now in stock have adjustable support in the neck and\, if not so I do not have a sense of its purchase gave considered.\
\
What do you mean about Dupont\, Gallato or Dell Arte guitars ???",10770,"BBCode","2008-07-19 04:42:14"
10786,802,"Dupont\, Gallato or Dell Arte ?\
\
Well you would be lucky if you'd find a good one.\
But in overal they are not that good. they sound to soft.\
You pay a lot of money for the name!\
But a gitane is cheeper and worth everu penny.\
They have lhe loudest sound and realy have the manouche barking sound.\
Once a neck gets screwed like the Leo Eimers guitars a adjustable rod won't fix it for you. It only makes it worse and you end up with a ruined guitar.\
The tention will increase and that's not good.\
Trust me I know. Spare yourself the agony of wasting money on socalled Brand guitars. They might have been good in tha past but these days they suck. The lutiers only are after your money. Ubless your name is Stochelo or Birelli or Tjavolo etc.\
\
greetz Paul",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 07:24:39"
10787,151,"Dear Francois\
\
Please email me\, I've lost my computer and your email address.\
\
Best\
Scot",10787,"BBCode","2008-07-17 11:05:21"
10788,802,"Dupont\, Gallato or Dell Arte ?\
\
Well you would be lucky if you'd find a good one.\
But in overal they are not that good. they sound to soft.\
You pay a lot of money for the name!\
But a gitane is cheeper and worth everu penny.\
They have lhe loudest sound and realy have the manouche barking sound.\
Once a neck gets screwed like the Leo Eimers guitars a adjustable rod won't fix it for you. It only makes it worse and you end up with a ruined guitar.\
The tention will increase and that's not good.\
Trust me I know. Spare yourself the agony of wasting money on socalled Brand guitars. They might have been good in tha past but these days they suck. The lutiers only are after your money. Ubless your name is Stochelo or Birelli or Tjavolo etc.\
\
greetz Paul",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-19 07:24:39"
10789,1279,"I think that understand you ... every now mainly wants to earn money. What model Saga me you can recommend? DG300 is the best? and what are the DG320 and DG340? They have the saga guitars adjustable support in the neck or not?",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 11:26:12"
10790,1279,"I think that understand you ... every now mainly wants to earn money. What model Saga me you can recommend? DG300 is the best? and what are the DG320 and DG340? They have the saga guitars adjustable support in the neck or not?",10770,"BBCode","2008-07-19 11:26:12"
10791,802,"DG 500 is perfect for rithme\
verry nice to have as a second guitar.\
I think the John Jorgenson dg300 is the best. It has a thick neck just like the original Selmer.\
I also played on a Lullu Reinhardt model by Gitane but it has a thinner neck.\
I prefer the thick neck.\
So the dg300 is what I recomend.\
Other models by Gitane ?\
I never played on them. So I couldn't tell you if thay are good.\
 :wink:",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 13:25:53"
10792,802,"Oh I forgot to tell you that all Gitane guitars do have a adjustable rod in the neck. No worries about that.\
Thay play exelent and have a perfect tone.\
If I were to choose between Dupont or whatever and Gitane I would choose Gitane.\
\
So much Django for so little money. Absolute a winner!\
\
Never underestimate Chineze craftmenship. They know what they're doing.\
\
 :wink:",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 13:31:23"
10793,802,"DG 500 is perfect for rithme\
verry nice to have as a second guitar.\
I think the John Jorgenson dg300 is the best. It has a thick neck just like the original Selmer.\
I also played on a Lullu Reinhardt model by Gitane but it has a thinner neck.\
I prefer the thick neck.\
So the dg300 is what I recomend.\
Other models by Gitane ?\
I never played on them. So I couldn't tell you if thay are good.\
 :wink:",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-19 13:25:53"
10794,802,"Oh I forgot to tell you that all Gitane guitars do have a adjustable rod in the neck. No worries about that.\
Thay play exelent and have a perfect tone.\
If I were to choose between Dupont or whatever and Gitane I would choose Gitane.\
\
So much Django for so little money. Absolute a winner!\
\
Never underestimate Chineze craftmenship. They know what they're doing.\
\
 :wink:",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-19 13:31:23"
10795,1279,"Yes adjustable rod in the neck is very important. Do you have some experience with Djangobooks shop? And their setup services for new guitars? I am from Czech republic here aren´t any gypsy jazz players and here is not possible to buy gypsy guitar. I don´t have any chance try this new guitar i must believe to djangobooks on line shop for good choice my new guitar. Can you recommend me Djangobooks to shoping ??? It is not easy for me...",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 14:01:01"
10796,1279,"Yes adjustable rod in the neck is very important. Do you have some experience with Djangobooks shop? And their setup services for new guitars? I am from Czech republic here aren´t any gypsy jazz players and here is not possible to buy gypsy guitar. I don´t have any chance try this new guitar i must believe to djangobooks on line shop for good choice my new guitar. Can you recommend me Djangobooks to shoping ??? It is not easy for me...",10770,"BBCode","2008-07-19 14:01:01"
10797,802,"When you buy a guitar you must always first play on the guitar.\
Never buy a guitar on a webshop (internet)\
I've had bad experiance with webshops in the past.\
I play often with my good frend Lollo Meier [url=http://www.lollomeier.nl]www.lollomeier.nl[/url]\
He lives not far frome me (I live in the Netherlands)\
He owns a Gitane and loves the Gitane just like I do.\
We baught the guitars in a guitarshop not far from here.\
I got my dg300 from the importer of Gitane in the Netherlands.\
I was lucky to choose from 50 dg300 guitars\
So I could pick the best one I could find. I played like 6 hours on many different guitars.\
I must say it again.\
\
NEVER NEVER NEVER  buy a guitar without playing at least one hour on the guitar.\
\
Here's a little rhitme I played on my dg300\
Just recorded it with a verry cheap pc microphone.\
Could be better but I was in a hurry :)\
\
gr. Paul",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 14:20:16"
10798,802,"When you buy a guitar you must always first play on the guitar.\
Never buy a guitar on a webshop (internet)\
I've had bad experiance with webshops in the past.\
I play often with my good frend Lollo Meier [url=http://www.lollomeier.nl]www.lollomeier.nl[/url]\
He lives not far frome me (I live in the Netherlands)\
He owns a Gitane and loves the Gitane just like I do.\
We baught the guitars in a guitarshop not far from here.\
I got my dg300 from the importer of Gitane in the Netherlands.\
I was lucky to choose from 50 dg300 guitars\
So I could pick the best one I could find. I played like 6 hours on many different guitars.\
I must say it again.\
\
NEVER NEVER NEVER  buy a guitar without playing at least one hour on the guitar.\
\
Here's a little rhitme I played on my dg300\
Just recorded it with a verry cheap pc microphone.\
Could be better but I was in a hurry :)\
\
gr. Paul",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-19 14:20:16"
10799,1279,"I fully agree with you but I have to the Netherlands over 1\,000 km far away..... Do you have any contact or address to the shop in which you have chosen your guitar??? Your guitar is sounding very good. I have a friend who is a truck driver and imported me to the Netherlands....it is my only chance for personal choice this guitar. I do not know where is the shop in which is collected much pieces guitars a where is chance for big choice???",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 14:50:35"
10800,1279,"I fully agree with you but I have to the Netherlands over 1\,000 km far away..... Do you have any contact or address to the shop in which you have chosen your guitar??? Your guitar is sounding very good. I have a friend who is a truck driver and imported me to the Netherlands....it is my only chance for personal choice this guitar. I do not know where is the shop in which is collected much pieces guitars a where is chance for big choice???",10770,"BBCode","2008-07-19 14:50:35"
10801,802,"Try to find the man who imports the gitane guitars in your country.\
That's what I would do. They have a lot in stock.\
They normaly only sell to dealers\, but you can offer him a reward.\
That's what I did. I payed him 100 euro's extra.\
Or find a local dealer who's willing to order a gitane for you.\
Then play on it. If you don't like the feel of the guitar or the sound.\
The don't take it. The dealer won't be happy about it but hé that's not your problem.\
Then go to another dealer and order another one.\
But the chance of getting a bad one is verry small.\
Gitanes are factory build with verry small margin for errors.\
So I'm sure you'l find a good one.\
\
good luck in your search!  and keep playing.",10769,"BBCode","2008-07-19 15:12:34"
10802,802,"Try to find the man who imports the gitane guitars in your country.\
That's what I would do. They have a lot in stock.\
They normaly only sell to dealers\, but you can offer him a reward.\
That's what I did. I payed him 100 euro's extra.\
Or find a local dealer who's willing to order a gitane for you.\
Then play on it. If you don't like the feel of the guitar or the sound.\
The don't take it. The dealer won't be happy about it but hé that's not your problem.\
Then go to another dealer and order another one.\
But the chance of getting a bad one is verry small.\
Gitanes are factory build with verry small margin for errors.\
So I'm sure you'l find a good one.\
\
good luck in your search!  and keep playing.",10777,"BBCode","2008-07-19 15:12:34"
10803,1176,"Thanks for being honest.  It is hard to talk about this subject without appearing racist\, even if the facts support your statements.\
\
- Breckenridge",10803,"BBCode","2008-07-15 15:46:53"
10804,1595,"I'm sorry\, I was too rude. But I really hate to see other country spitting on Italy without knowing the problem. Believe it or not\, I'm not racist and I hate what Mr. Berlusconi is doing to Italy. Gypsie are not all thieves but many of them are. Fingerprinting will not solve the problem but will put some pressure on them. By the way: the other day Berlusconi said that ALL italians citizens will be fingerprinted. You see\, it's not racism: it's stupidity. \
All the best\, Fulvio",10729,"BBCode","2008-07-20 00:03:58"
10805,1595,"I'm sorry\, I was too rude. But I really hate to see other country spitting on Italy without knowing the problem. Believe it or not\, I'm not racist and I hate what Mr. Berlusconi is doing to Italy. Gypsie are not all thieves but many of them are. Fingerprinting will not solve the problem but will put some pressure on them. By the way: the other day Berlusconi said that ALL italians citizens will be fingerprinted. You see\, it's not racism: it's stupidity. \
All the best\, Fulvio",10805,"BBCode","2008-07-20 00:03:58"
10815,307,"Hi Matt ~\
\
Hope all is well and I just wanted to say I'm very much looking forward to seeing the new updated version of your g-jazz fakebook!\
\
 You send me the pdf link last year via the uk django swingpage forum\, and since then fakebook came in handy for many reasons and occasions either with guest horn players\, or in times when we were tired of our usual tunes and wanted some new material to stimulate a gig.\
\
Thanks again for your time and skills and I can't wait til new updated text is available! It sounds great!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Alex Anaya\
\
[url=http://www.goldegatehotclub.com]www.goldegatehotclub.com[/url]\
\
email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gghc@sbcglobal.net\">gghc@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->",10815,"BBCode","2008-07-20 17:05:14"
10817,203,"Dear Scot\,\
\
Back from a one-week holiday in Berry I found your message on my e-mail and answering phone machine.\
\
My e-mail address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> and my snail mail address is \
François RAVEZ / 14 rue Albert de Mun / 92600 ASNIERES .\
For a FedEx parcel it is better to use my address at work :\
GECEM / att François RAVEZ / 85-87 rue Gabriel Péri / 92120 MONTROUGE\
But I won't be back to work until the 4th of August.\
I am going for another week in Bretagne on thursday.\
Is your e-mail address (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->) still working?\
I will send you an e-mail as soon as possible\
Best\
François RAVEZ",10817,"BBCode","2008-07-21 06:37:20"
10818,1683,"Hello\,\
I am Alex\, from Moscow. Have found your comment on \"Minor Swing\" subject.  \
i am really very interested in how \"Minor Swing\" chord chart is in the first Colin Cosimini book that has the moving chord patterns? \
\
Regretfully i do not have a possibility to buy the book\, as located in Russia. All Michael Horowitz books i have was brought from the USA myself.\
 \
I would really highly appreciate if you have them on your computer and could send them to me. \
\
Many thanks to you\, \
Alexander",10818,"BBCode","2008-07-18 04:21:39"
10819,11,"I know as well as you do that there isn't a problem getting mail in Russia.   You can order the book from Colin or from EBay and get it in the mail .   Sharing copyrighted chord charts is illegal and Michael Horowitz reads these messages that we send to each other on this forum and so this is really the last place that you should ask a question like this...\
\
-Jon",10768,"BBCode","2008-07-21 08:44:44"
10820,95,"So are you in Tacoma or just have ties here? \
\
Josh",10820,"BBCode","2008-07-21 10:20:04"
10821,14,"Hi:\
\
I am interested in your M. Collins.\
\
\
what are the back and sides ? Solid or laminate ?\
Dot on the 9th or 10th fret ?\
\
Would you happen to have any additional pic's ?\
\
\
\
Thanks.\
\
\
\
David\
Portland \, Oregon\
503-292-3413",10821,"BBCode","2008-07-21 17:38:24"
10823,1713,"Hello Stu\,\
Can you tell me a bit more about the condition?  Repairs\, cracks\, what is the wear like\, need any repairs?  Any photos would help.  \
Thanks\,\
Mark A.",10823,"BBCode","2008-07-21 18:34:58"
10826,14,"Hi:\
\
I am interested in your M. Collins.\
\
\
what are the back and sides ? Solid or laminate ?\
Dot on the 9th or 10th fret ?\
\
Would you happen to have any additional pic's ?\
\
\
\
Thanks.\
\
\
\
David\
Portland \, Oregon\
503-292-3413",10826,"BBCode","2008-07-21 17:38:24"
10827,118,"Troy\,\
\
I don't think we've met\, despite the explosion of Djangofests over the last few years\, but I'm excited by what you're doing musically--it's a refreshing change from the usual Djangocentric albums released by North American bands working in the genre.\
\
It's not only the instrumentation\, which in itself is a welcome surprise\, but also in your arrangements; from the samples I've heard\, it seems like you've really crafted a unique sound\, which is a rare thing these days.\
\
If you're interested in spreading the word\, I'm the reviewer for Djangology.net\, and I'd be glad to help turn people on to your disc.  If you have a press kit and/or CDs for review\, feel free to send them to the address below.  I hope to hear from you!\
\
all best\,\
Jack Brown\
39 Union St\, #2\
Easthampton\, MA\
01027",10827,"BBCode","2008-07-21 22:45:22"
10831,1702,"Hi - is your DG-300 still for sale? Thanks...",10831,"BBCode","2008-07-22 04:19:34"
10832,1683,"Jon\, thanks for the comment. I find it very useful. \
Just for you to know\, as i know and Michael knows\, djangobooks.com doesn't accept cards from russia. All Michael's books i have i purchased from German site Michael sent me. Other books i purchase from hotclub.co.uk. I have checked and they seem to have Colin Cosimini books. Anyway\, that's not the point. Sincerely i highly appreciate what Michael and other people create and publish. \
\
Jon\, I still have a question - what kind of a book it is (Colin Cosimini's book)? Is it simply a chart book with simple (standard) chords to each particular song - like a collection of standerd chords? \
Or he offers alternative chord progressions to songs - like Michael offers in Gypsy Rhythm? Does he offer walking bass ideas? Is it in tab or chord boxes? Is there any place in internet where i can find examples of the book? \
\
Many thanks\, \
Alex",10768,"BBCode","2008-07-22 07:32:05"
10833,1702,"Hi - is your DG-300 still for sale? Thanks...",10833,"BBCode","2008-07-22 04:19:34"
10834,523,"I'm still willing to part with the whole package for $1050 plus shipping\, but I'd prefer not to separate them.\
\
Thanks for asking.\
\
Josh",10831,"BBCode","2008-07-22 07:38:04"
10835,1683,"Jon\, thanks for the comment. I find it very useful. \
Just for you to know\, as i know and Michael knows\, djangobooks.com doesn't accept cards from russia. All Michael's books i have i purchased from German site Michael sent me. Other books i purchase from hotclub.co.uk. I have checked and they seem to have Colin Cosimini books. Anyway\, that's not the point. Sincerely i highly appreciate what Michael and other people create and publish. \
\
Jon\, I still have a question - what kind of a book it is (Colin Cosimini's book)? Is it simply a chart book with simple (standard) chords to each particular song - like a collection of standerd chords? \
Or he offers alternative chord progressions to songs - like Michael offers in Gypsy Rhythm? Does he offer walking bass ideas? Is it in tab or chord boxes? Is there any place in internet where i can find examples of the book? \
\
Many thanks\, \
Alex",10818,"BBCode","2008-07-22 07:32:05"
10836,11,"Yes\, Colin Cosimini had sample charts available on the internet on his website but his website changed recently and \"the shop/store\" on his site isn't working right now.  You might want to email Colin and ask him where the link is to see the \"sample charts\" that he provides.\
\
A few of the charts\, like the minor swing and dark eyes charts\, have extra ideas on them but most of the charts in his books are just regular charts.  Some of the charts\, like Anouman have nice intros on them also.   So\, if you buy Colins books there is some stuff to learn from the charts but it depends on the chart.\
\
He might send you the Minor Swing chart for free if you ask him.   Or you can ask him why \"the shop\" on his new site is broken...\
\
[url=http://www.cosimini.co.uk/]http://www.cosimini.co.uk/[/url]\
\
-Jon",10768,"BBCode","2008-07-22 08:20:57"
10839,70,"Hi Jack\,\
\
We've never met but we have haunted these forums together for the last 7 or 8\
years or so. \
\
I've already sent Monterey Jack a CD. We're good friends from many DFNWs\
together.\
\
But I will certainly send you a CD in the morning. I was thinking of writing you anyway. If your girlfriend plays cello she has to hear James (preferably live). He is world-class\, and I don't say that lightly.\
\
It's very heartening to hear someone appreciate what we're trying to do. \
\
I'm as hard-core fanatical as anyone on any of these forums. I think I've paid my dues as far as playing GJ is concerned. I've gone full tilt\, 100% for the last 7 years the same as you.\
\
But I'm not going to replace Jimmy or Angelo or Stochelo. But I'm absolutely trying to bring this back around full circle. The people of my heritage created the jazz that the people of Django's heritage have taken to a different place. I want to absolutely respect both of our heritages and add back to it once again.\
\
It's hard to put this music out there in the GJ guitar community when it sometimes feels as though the only thing the guys respond to is Olympic \
sized guitar athletics. Fortunately we're getting a fantastic response from the non-testosterone set :)\
\
So\, that's my personal little diatribe\, that I only wrote because I know you've been around plenty long enough to understand what I'm taking about.\
\
I'd really like to hear your feedback\, positive or negative\, on the CD.\
\
We WILL meet. Either at DFNW or next year's Django in June.  We'd really like to get out to the East Coast (my birthplace\, PA) so if you REALLY like the CD try to get in a good word to Andrew.\
\
Sorry for the long winded reply but it's late and it was great to hear from you.\
\
talk to you soon\
\
Troy",10839,"BBCode","2008-07-21 23:14:33"
10840,118,"Troy\,\
\
Thanks for getting back to me.  It seems like our views on this music are right in line with each other--guitar heroics only go so far\, unless you're looking to play to the same small crowd forever.  It's ironic\, too\, that most of the greats (the Ferres\, Fays\, Bireli\, etc) are far more open-minded than their acolytes.  My suspicion is that they'd love what you're doing.\
\
I'll gladly put in a good word with Andrew\, too.  He tries to feature at least one stateside group every year\, and I think you guys would be an exciting addition.\
\
At any rate\, thanks again\, and I'll look forward to meeting you!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",10827,"BBCode","2008-07-22 09:05:26"
10842,1714,"Hi Mark\,\
\
I just posted more about the guitar...let me know if there's anything else you're curious about.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stu",10842,"BBCode","2008-07-22 08:50:28"
10843,1706,"I'm interested in your guitar... Can you tell me a little about the sound\, the action\, it's strong points and weaker ones. Is it good for rhythm as well as lead? How versatile?\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-22 09:44:21"
10844,1713,"Hi Stu\,\
\
Thanks for getting back to me and posting the additional information\, I'm definitely interested\, if you could send me the other photos I'd appreciate it.  Curious how you can put a bald spot like that on the back of a guitar\, what was your friend's explanation?  With the upper bout repair I assume it was a crack that Scott cleated or was it something else?\
\
Sounds like a great guitar.  How would you accept payment\, paypal ok?\
\
Best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->",10823,"BBCode","2008-07-22 09:46:33"
10846,1706,"I'm interested in your guitar... Can you tell me a little about the sound\, the action\, it's strong points and weaker ones. Is it good for rhythm as well as lead? How versatile?\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben",10846,"BBCode","2008-07-22 09:44:21"
10847,1714,"Hi Ben\,\
\
The guitar is good for rhythm and lead.  It has a comfortably low action\, so it feels good as a lead...I don't like the action TOO low or else the projection will be sacrificed.  You could always lift the bridge up if you wanted it higher.\
\
Take care\,\
Stuart",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-22 12:55:47"
10848,523,"I'm still willing to part with the whole package for $1050 plus shipping\, but I'd prefer not to separate them.\
\
Thanks for asking.\
\
Josh",10848,"BBCode","2008-07-22 07:38:04"
10849,1714,"Some points of interest:\
\
STRONG:  \
a Michael Collins guitar--modeled after Django's selmer to a T (except the pick up\, strap button\, and fret dots)\
\
Shatten pickup\
\
Loud tone\, rich and bassy enough to be played in \"American\" styled music\, you know?\
\
Solid guitar with a long life left it it.\
\
\
WEAK:\
Cosmetics.  I've played about 300 gigs with it and it shows.  Scratched on the surface.  The crack on upper bout was cleated and is not a problem anymore.\
\
any more questions?  don't hesitate to ask...\
\
thanks\,\
Stu",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-22 13:15:50"
10850,1714,"Hi Ben\,\
\
The guitar is good for rhythm and lead.  It has a comfortably low action\, so it feels good as a lead...I don't like the action TOO low or else the projection will be sacrificed.  You could always lift the bridge up if you wanted it higher.\
\
Take care\,\
Stuart",10850,"BBCode","2008-07-22 12:55:47"
10851,1714,"Some points of interest:\
\
STRONG:  \
a Michael Collins guitar--modeled after Django's selmer to a T (except the pick up\, strap button\, and fret dots)\
\
Shatten pickup\
\
Loud tone\, rich and bassy enough to be played in \"American\" styled music\, you know?\
\
Solid guitar with a long life left it it.\
\
\
WEAK:\
Cosmetics.  I've played about 300 gigs with it and it shows.  Scratched on the surface.  The crack on upper bout was cleated and is not a problem anymore.\
\
any more questions?  don't hesitate to ask...\
\
thanks\,\
Stu",10850,"BBCode","2008-07-22 13:15:50"
10852,1706,"Thanks for the details. I want to consult with a friend of mine\, but I'm very interested\, and I think I'd like to give it a try. How does shipping work? \
\
Ben",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-22 15:59:15"
10853,1706,"Thanks for the details. I want to consult with a friend of mine\, but I'm very interested\, and I think I'd like to give it a try. How does shipping work? \
\
Ben",10846,"BBCode","2008-07-22 15:59:15"
10854,1714,"Hey Ben\,\
\
Ask your friend\, but you might want to ask quickly.  I think it may be taken.  I'm not trying to start a bidding war here.\
\
The shipping you'd pay for and I'd add it to the total.  I'll send it the most affordable way (with insurance) and bill you via paypal.  When the guitar arrives\, you'd have 48 hours to decide whether you want to keep it.  If you need another day\, that would be fine.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Stuart",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-22 16:54:50"
10855,1714,"Hey Ben\,\
\
Ask your friend\, but you might want to ask quickly.  I think it may be taken.  I'm not trying to start a bidding war here.\
\
The shipping you'd pay for and I'd add it to the total.  I'll send it the most affordable way (with insurance) and bill you via paypal.  When the guitar arrives\, you'd have 48 hours to decide whether you want to keep it.  If you need another day\, that would be fine.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Stuart",10850,"BBCode","2008-07-22 16:54:50"
10856,1706,"I understand--not interested in a bidding war either (I work in conflict resolution). I'm pretty sure about this guitar. So if it's not taken\, let me know and let's give it a shot. The shipping/payment process sounds good. Let me know what you need from me.\
Thanks\,\
Ben",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-22 19:33:11"
10858,1683,"Jon\, \
thank you very much. \
\
I will buy one of his books from hotclub.co.uk. Which one would you recommend? I think of the first one (with minor swing and after you've gone). \
\
Thank you very much\,  \
Alex",10768,"BBCode","2008-07-22 23:54:26"
10859,1683,"Dear Jon\, \
i am really crazy of Bireli style. I even play with his pick (he was in Moscow recently with the gypsy project and sara lazarus and after a conversation he gave me his pick as a present). \
\
The question i have is about his version of \"After you've gone\". \
Have you listened to it? Have you ever tried to tab the intro? \
I have found the tab to the whole solo part (fast) in the forum. \
But noone ever wrote anything about the intro. So have you ever tried to tab it/play? \
\
There's a tab in the net of Django and the way he implements chord progressions.walking bass ideas is unbeluevable! \
\
I will appreciate your comments or ideas of the intro if you have a chance. Have you ever tried to tab bireli? What do you think of his book? \
\
Thank you very much\, \
Alexander",10859,"BBCode","2008-07-23 00:25:12"
10862,1706,"I understand--not interested in a bidding war either (I work in conflict resolution). I'm pretty sure about this guitar. So if it's not taken\, let me know and let's give it a shot. The shipping/payment process sounds good. Let me know what you need from me.\
Thanks\,\
Ben",10846,"BBCode","2008-07-22 19:33:11"
10863,1683,"Jon\, \
thank you very much. \
\
I will buy one of his books from hotclub.co.uk. Which one would you recommend? I think of the first one (with minor swing and after you've gone). \
\
Thank you very much\,  \
Alex",10818,"BBCode","2008-07-22 23:54:26"
10864,11,"the first one also has Dark Eyes in it and thats also a really good chart.",10768,"BBCode","2008-07-23 08:02:53"
10865,1683,"Dear Jon\, \
i am really crazy of Bireli style. I even play with his pick (he was in Moscow recently with the gypsy project and sara lazarus and after a conversation he gave me his pick as a present). \
\
The question i have is about his version of \"After you've gone\". \
Have you listened to it? Have you ever tried to tab the intro? \
I have found the tab to the whole solo part (fast) in the forum. \
But noone ever wrote anything about the intro. So have you ever tried to tab it/play? \
\
There's a tab in the net of Django and the way he implements chord progressions.walking bass ideas is unbeluevable! \
\
I will appreciate your comments or ideas of the intro if you have a chance. Have you ever tried to tab bireli? What do you think of his book? \
\
Thank you very much\, \
Alexander",10865,"BBCode","2008-07-23 00:25:12"
10866,11,"Your lucky you got to see him play After You've Gone because he hasn't recorded that song on an album (I dont think) unless its an album I dont have.\
\
I think Birelis playing is the hardest to figure out.  His patterns are slightly different than the other gypsies and so I can never make sense of his guitar playing.    There are some powertab transcriptions of some of his songs on the Hotclub.Co.Uk  site.    I'm not really a really good player.   I only play as well as Dennis's first DVD and so Im not the best person to ask for a transcription of something anyways.\
\
-Jon",10859,"BBCode","2008-07-23 08:08:23"
10867,1489,"Ben\,\
Not sure if you got my last message.\
\
Ben\, \
thanks so much. \
We will have to do the festival on November 7th\, if that is ok. We have a very big gig in Vermont on November 8th. \
\
We are back in NYC on August 15th - 17th \
We may need a place to crash on 15th and 16th... Let me know if the offer still stands. \
\
Hope all is well and thanks for the chart. I will check it out. \
Going to post some cool news about Ameranouche in the forum now. \
Check it out. \
\
Peace\, \
Ryan \
\
P.S.\
Have you seen this vid of Hono singing elvis?\
[url=http://video.google.fr/videoplay?docid=-6064591839016250102]http://video.google.fr/videoplay?docid= ... 9016250102[/url]",9090,"BBCode","2008-07-23 05:43:44"
10868,248,"Ryan\,\
It's cool we'd love to have Yous on the 7th then!\
You can crash with us\, no big deal for august! Dude how cool is that\,\
Newport-amazing\, perhaps we will try to get there!\
Cheers\
B",8991,"BBCode","2008-07-23 10:47:25"
10869,1373,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Have you sold your guitar yet?  If not I'd be very interested in it.  Please let me know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steven Bach",10869,"BBCode","2008-07-23 13:47:20"
10871,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I'm still considering purchasing an instrument from you guys. Given that my application will be different to traditional gypsy my requirements and taste suggest that a completely traditional instrument won't be quite right. I'm after something with a slimmer neck but wit the warm sound of a D hole. The answer seems to be the DG320. Am I right in understanding it as a slim long scale neck?\
\
Another point I thought you may be able to shed some light on - although its more to do with customs at my end - is the issue of import tax. Do you know the deal here and wether there is anything that can be done to reduce the impact on the cost? (As I say I know this is more to do with my end)\
\
Thanks again and in advance for your assistance and expertise.\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Tom",10759,"BBCode","2008-07-23 13:50:00"
10872,1373,"Hi Josh\,\
\
These forum message systems are very imperfect.  If the instrument is available\, if you could email me\, I'd appreciate it. \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:steven.bach@gmail.com\">steven.bach@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
If only I had the cash\, I'd love to get the package deal\, but alas I am not overflowing with cash.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steven",10872,"BBCode","2008-07-23 13:52:38"
10873,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]The answer seems to be the DG320. Am I right in understanding it as a slim long scale neck?[/quote]\
\
Yes...it's 670mm scale which is longer then the 650mm Maccaferri style guitars. The warmer\, balanced sound of the DG-320 makes it more versatile then some of the other models...so probably a good choice.\
\
\
[quote]Another point I thought you may be able to shed some light on - although its more to do with customs at my end - is the issue of import tax. Do you know the deal here and wether there is anything that can be done to reduce the impact on the cost? (As I say I know this is more to do with my end)\
[/quote]\
\
We can be a bit creative with the value on the customs forms....should save you a bundle.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-07-23 13:54:43"
10875,1373,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Have you sold your guitar yet?  If not I'd be very interested in it.  Please let me know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steven Bach",10875,"BBCode","2008-07-23 13:47:20"
10876,1373,"Hi Josh\,\
\
These forum message systems are very imperfect.  If the instrument is available\, if you could email me\, I'd appreciate it. \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:steven.bach@gmail.com\">steven.bach@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
If only I had the cash\, I'd love to get the package deal\, but alas I am not overflowing with cash.\
\
Thanks\,\
Steven",10876,"BBCode","2008-07-23 13:52:38"
10879,252,"Hi Charlie. Base price for my guitars looks to be $3\,500 through Djangobooks or at least that's the price we're discussing. I'll be selling them through Djangobooks and Guitare Village. I've located some vintage Brazilian veneer and that would likely be an upcharge as the stuff is fairly expensive. But\, for the next couple of months I'm focusing on Selmers because my prototype Selmer variation turned out to garner a lot of attention from Lulo Reinhardt and Robin Nolan and the gents from Zaiti Ensemble etc... which is a really big opportunity so I'm finalizing that design at their request and want to have guitars ready for them by Djangofest. However\, I'm still very interested in Busato's work and will be making more of them. \
\
The only thing I know about the Dusatos is that a couple months ago one of the European artists they tried to sign to endorse it turned them down. That is literally 100% of what I know about them. I don't know if the one he played was a prototype or a shipping unit. Neil Andersson just called me and said he used the one I made him in the recording studio a few days ago and really liked it. It would be cool if it made on to an album. I'm pretty sure I can't use the word \"Busato\" in describing my guitars as evidently Dupont has trademarked it... odd... makes me wonder. The whole reason I got into this was to rediscover the old instruments through studying them and learning to reproduce them exactly - not just cosmetically\, but really the design and the sound - so they won't die out. Too many good guitars have died out only to be replaced by guitars that look like - but don't sound like them. I wonder how this will affect my ability to do that. This last batch was pretty close but not exact. I had to invent a way to measure the strength of the top at multiple positions. Getting the overall strength to weight took some time and got me in the ballpark\, but it turns out that the strength of that symmetrical looking top is not entirely all symmetrical and I need to know exactly how\, because it affects the top tuning. I understand what the measuring device needs to be and have built a prototype of it which worked crudely and I'm in the process of building it now. To make a long story short\, I likely won't be building more Busato inspired guitars till after Djangofest because I need to build and test the measurement jig so I can use it building the next batch of Busatos - and also I need to build the Selmers for the artists before Djangofest.\
\
But\, after that - I'm straight into the next round of Busatos. I'll have one of the current round of Busatos at Djangofest. You can play it and see what you think. Like I say - it's pretty close. We can talk more there.",10879,"BBCode","2008-07-23 19:47:33"
10884,1683,"I had even a chance to chat with him twice :) \
\
His last album called \"Just the way you are\" is one of the best!!! The first track is After You've gone. Thats the best version i ever heard. It starts very slowly and jazzy and then turns to a swing. Great record!\
\
[url=http://www.dreyfusrecords.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/album.php?U+scstore+ytvd4529ff203620+d=214&a=5&lang=0]http://www.dreyfusrecords.com/cgi-local ... a=5&lang=0[/url]\
\
(or simply go to [url=http://www.dreyfusrecords.com]www.dreyfusrecords.com[/url]) and search for Bireli. \
You can listen to the track there. \
\
Do you have an email? \
\
Cheers\, \
Alexander",10859,"BBCode","2008-07-24 00:44:55"
10886,1683,"I had even a chance to chat with him twice :) \
\
His last album called \"Just the way you are\" is one of the best!!! The first track is After You've gone. Thats the best version i ever heard. It starts very slowly and jazzy and then turns to a swing. Great record!\
\
[url=http://www.dreyfusrecords.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/album.php?U+scstore+ytvd4529ff203620+d=214&a=5&lang=0]http://www.dreyfusrecords.com/cgi-local ... a=5&lang=0[/url]\
\
(or simply go to [url=http://www.dreyfusrecords.com]www.dreyfusrecords.com[/url]) and search for Bireli. \
You can listen to the track there. \
\
Do you have an email? \
\
Cheers\, \
Alexander",10865,"BBCode","2008-07-24 00:44:55"
10887,11,"Your right.  Awesome version of that song.  Only Bireli could do that... that sounds like bluegrass fusion to me.    I also love that song Féerie .     \
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangofan@gmail.com\">djangofan@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> .\
\
\
-Jon",10859,"BBCode","2008-07-24 06:54:41"
10888,14,"Hi:\
\
I never heard back from you on your guitar ?\
\
Is it still available ?\
\
\
\
Thanks.\
\
\
\
David",10888,"BBCode","2008-07-24 11:55:21"
10889,1714,"Hi David\,\
\
I just posted some more info about the guitar...let me know if you have any more questions.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stu",10889,"BBCode","2008-07-22 08:51:37"
10890,14,"Hi:\
\
I never heard back from you on your guitar ?\
\
Is it still available ?\
\
\
\
Thanks.\
\
\
\
David",10890,"BBCode","2008-07-24 11:55:21"
10891,1714,"Hi Ben\,\
\
Sorry been out of touch.  The Michael Collins guitar is going to be shipped soon to a buyer.  Let me know if you'd still be interested in it in the event the buyer doesn't want to keep it.  If so\, I would only contact you to let you know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stu",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-24 14:38:07"
10892,1714,"Hi David\,\
\
Sorry been out of touch.  The Michael Collins guitar is going to be shipped soon to a buyer.  Let me know if you'd still be interested in it in the event the buyer doesn't want to keep it.  If so\, I would only contact you to let you know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stu",10892,"BBCode","2008-07-24 14:41:37"
10893,1714,"Hi Ben\,\
\
Sorry been out of touch.  The Michael Collins guitar is going to be shipped soon to a buyer.  Let me know if you'd still be interested in it in the event the buyer doesn't want to keep it.  If so\, I would only contact you to let you know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stu",10850,"BBCode","2008-07-24 14:38:07"
10894,1706,"Yes--Still interested. Let me know if he the other buyer doesn't want it. Also: I did some research and heard that Michael Collins' guitars have a somewhat constrained sound. Does yours have this in your experience? And if so\, do you like it?\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben",10843,"BBCode","2008-07-24 14:48:32"
10895,1706,"Yes--Still interested. Let me know if he the other buyer doesn't want it. Also: I did some research and heard that Michael Collins' guitars have a somewhat constrained sound. Does yours have this in your experience? And if so\, do you like it?\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben",10846,"BBCode","2008-07-24 14:48:32"
10904,1489,"Ben\,\
Can we start writing eachother through regular email.\
I hardly check messages here.\
\
Shoot me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ameranouche@hotmail.com\">ameranouche@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
Thanks for November 7th date.\
we are really excited about all that.\
\
Looking forward to seeing you soon.\
\
Ryan\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ameranouche@hotmail.com\">ameranouche@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",9090,"BBCode","2008-07-26 06:20:37"
10905,178,"Hello Robert\,\
\
Book two\, Django Fake Book 2008\, is done!\
Matt will probably not send it out.\
He was going too\, but he is \"on the fence\" about it.\
I don't blame him.\
I think\, but not sure\, that Michael H. discouraged him.\
Oh well...\
Matt left it up to me to chose whom to send it too.\
He knows\, however\, it will get out to the masses eventually.\
He worked so hard on this book that who ever gets a copy should be thankful for his generous contribution to GJ guitarist and bands.\
I am sending Jack a copy and I am undecided who else will receive this new addition.\
If you would like a copy\, please email me off group and I'll send it to you.\
Your good people\, and I know you will enjoy it and will be select in who you share it with.\
I don't think Matt wants postings on DB about it being released.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Allin\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",10905,"BBCode","2008-07-26 07:56:03"
10909,1335,"HI Carl\,\
\
How are ya? Doing much playing? I really like my Collins guitar but trying to get some info on an intonation issue. Check out my post in the \"FAQ\" section of this forum.\
\
Perhaps you can recommend a solution? I'd appreciate it.\
\
Jeff\
 8)",6953,"BBCode","2008-07-26 22:59:35"
10911,925,"Bob\,\
\
Did you ever post your photos of Django in June?\
\
-Matt\
\
P.S. I heard that Pete K. bought your F-hole guitar\, I knew it would go fast!",10911,"BBCode","2008-07-27 10:56:47"
10913,1383,"Hi\, Dennis\,\
\
I've signed up for both of the workshops for the Djangofest in Sept.  I have all your instructional DVD's (which I'm still going through -- amazing job\, btw\, except for some technical errors in the production stage).  Will the 'traditional gypsy jazz style' workshop mostly be covering the same stuff from the DVD's?\
\
BTW\, I also signed up for both of Rosenberg Trio workshops (I'm guessing most people have).  There doesn't seem to be any break between the 10-12 workshops and 12-2 workshops.  Would the workshops be in the same place so that people are not late for the 2nd workshop if they signed up for 2 in one day?\
\
Thanks.\
\
(Peter Kim)\
--pK",10913,"BBCode","2008-07-28 12:55:42"
10914,71,"Hi Allin\, you can get me any time at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adam@baroswing.com\">adam@baroswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks for the warning - I'll wear an adult diaper before reading whatever it is you send!\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam",10914,"BBCode","2008-07-28 17:50:29"
10915,1679,"",10915,"BBCode","2008-07-28 17:52:36"
10916,71,"Hi Allin\, you can get me any time at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adam@baroswing.com\">adam@baroswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks for the warning - I'll wear an adult diaper before reading whatever it is you send!\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam",10916,"BBCode","2008-07-28 17:50:29"
10917,178,"It's the new fake book from Matt!\
200 tunes!\
If you don't like it ... send it back!\
Just kidding...\
It's the best!\
Gotta go turn the burgers\, then I'll email it to you...\
Best regards\,\
A.K.",10914,"BBCode","2008-07-28 18:13:01"
10923,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
I'm starting a new discussion list for \"Djazz\" in the Puget Sound area.  I put your show on the 3rd in Port Gamble on the calendar.  Please sign-up if you like by emailing:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Puget_Sound_Djazz-subscribe@yahoogroups.com\">Puget_Sound_Djazz-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
or going to:\
\
[url=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Puget_Sound_Djazz/]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Puget_Sound_Djazz/[/url]\
\
I've currently left the calendar open\, so you can add events as they come up!\
\
Best\,\
\
Breckenridge",10923,"BBCode","2008-07-29 14:31:50"
10924,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
I'm starting a new discussion list for \"Djazz\" in the Puget Sound area.  I put your show on the 3rd in Port Gamble on the calendar.  Please sign-up if you like by emailing:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Puget_Sound_Djazz-subscribe@yahoogroups.com\">Puget_Sound_Djazz-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
or going to:\
\
[url=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Puget_Sound_Djazz/]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Puget_Sound_Djazz/[/url]\
\
I've currently left the calendar open\, so you can add events as they come up!\
\
Best\,\
\
Breckenridge",10924,"BBCode","2008-07-29 14:31:50"
10925,767,"Cool! Thanks for the heads up on the board. It would be nice to meet some other Djazzers. \
\
Bill",10923,"BBCode","2008-07-29 15:11:06"
10926,767,"Cool! Thanks for the heads up on the board. It would be nice to meet some other Djazzers. \
\
Bill",10926,"BBCode","2008-07-29 15:11:06"
10928,72,"Is it still for sale?  Thanks!\
\
Larry",10928,"BBCode","2008-07-29 05:17:56"
10929,1544,"yes\, still selling 2008 Dell Arte Homage. Asking $2300 Paid over $2600 a few months ago. It's like new.\
\
Thanks",10929,"BBCode","2008-07-29 23:46:46"
10932,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
\
thanks for your continued assistance - our knowledge is a great asset and our kind to share it! Please forgive any repetition or glaring ignorance in the following questions.\
\
In regards to import / export considerations - great - it would be most helpful if the import duties could be kept to a minimum.\
\
Am I right in thinking that DG-320 has a slim neck of around 1 3/4\" at the nut (like the DG-255)? (I couldn't find a firm conformation on this point) \
\
Is the DG-320 in your opinion close to the neck of the DG-255?\
\
Would your luthier / technician be happy to set the guitar up in accordance to my general specification? \
\
(As discussed I'm not playing strictly gypsy music and I understand the traditional gypsy setup is some what specific. I think I'll need a medium action and string gauge to facilitate percussive strumming sometimes in the gypsy style but at other times more open and rock / rhythm & Blues influenced. I also enjoy Bosa Nova and other jazz styles so all round playability is preferable though a demanding brief).\
\
I'm away on holiday for a couple of weeks - how long might I expect delivery to take and might I be able to delay or time it so that I'm around to collect the instrument?\
\
Thanks very much again for lending me your time and expertise.\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Tom Sankey.     \
\
(P.S. If you'd prefer you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thomas_sankey@hotmail.com\">thomas_sankey@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->)",10759,"BBCode","2008-07-30 04:49:33"
10933,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]\
Am I right in thinking that DG-320 has a slim neck of around 1 3/4\" at the nut (like the DG-255)? (I couldn't find a firm conformation on this point) \
\
Is the DG-320 in your opinion close to the neck of the DG-255?[/quote]\
\
Yes\, it does!\
\
[quote]\
Would your luthier / technician be happy to set the guitar up in accordance to my general specification? \
[/quote]\
\
Of course...just email him at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
\
[quote]I'm away on holiday for a couple of weeks - how long might I expect delivery to take and might I be able to delay or time it so that I'm around to collect the instrument?[/quote]\
\
Takes 2-3 weeks....we can delay shipment if need be.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-07-30 07:05:10"
10936,1711,"Just a quick reply\,\
\
thanks for filling me in... again!\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Tom Sankey.",10759,"BBCode","2008-07-30 11:28:04"
10937,118,"Troy\,\
\
Just wanted to drop a note to let you know the review of Deux is up at Djangology.net\, and to thank you again for sharing your work.  It's really an amazing piece of work--I was really\, truly impressed.  Please keep doing what you're doing.  In the meantime\, I'm going to try to convince Andrew to get you out here next summer\, so don't make any plans.\
\
all best\,\
Jack.",10937,"BBCode","2008-07-30 15:01:06"
10939,1544,"yes\, still selling 2008 Dell Arte Homage. Asking $2300 Paid over $2600 a few months ago. It's like new.\
\
Thanks",10939,"BBCode","2008-07-29 23:46:46"
10941,72,"i don't see your listing in the Djangobooks.com classifieds?  Where did I see your listing\, as I can't seem to find it?!  Thanks.\
\
Larry",10929,"BBCode","2008-07-31 18:50:45"
10942,72,"still for sale?\
\
larry",10942,"BBCode","2008-07-31 19:06:49"
10943,72,"still for sale?\
\
larry",10943,"BBCode","2008-07-31 19:06:49"
10944,548,"it is currently listed on archtops.com\,  it is possible that I will have it with me for sale at Djangofest\, or possibly before\, if you are seriously interested let me know.\
\
Bill Ruskin\, 831-336-3204",10942,"BBCode","2008-07-31 20:54:57"
10945,548,"sorry\, its archtop.com\
\
Bill",10942,"BBCode","2008-07-31 21:02:55"
10946,332,"Hi Jon\,\
      We know each other from the Djangofests NW for the last 3 years.  I'll be passing through Portland to settle in Seattle from Sacramento\, CA on Saturday\, August 2nd.  I was hoping you might know of some Django music anywhere around Portland that night?\
\
Thanks.",10946,"BBCode","2008-07-31 22:15:21"
10947,332,"Hi Jon\,\
      We know each other from the Djangofests NW for the last 3 years.  I'll be passing through Portland to settle in Seattle from Sacramento\, CA on Saturday\, August 2nd.  I was hoping you might know of some Django music anywhere around Portland that night?\
\
Thanks.",10947,"BBCode","2008-07-31 22:15:21"
10948,11,"Hi Elva\,\
\
Yes\, I remember you. :-)\
\
I'm unfortunately going to be up in Seattle this weekend and so I cant meet you but there is one minor event:\
\
Clambake at Vini Deus (Eastside) \
Date: Saturday August 2\, 2008 \
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm \
Author: connman1971 \
Repeat: This event repeats every month on the first Saturday. \
Type: Appointment   \
Location: NE Fremont and 48th \
Gypsy jazz\, standards and originals with Joey Appel on guitar and Ben Blechman on fiddle. A great little spot owned by a wonderful French family\, specializing in French and Italian wine. Great tapas plates and ambience. Free\, all ages. Kids and dancers welcome. \
\
\
Also\, there is a gypsy jazz party that same night.  Here are the details:\
&gt; Twister here with an important public service announcement:\
&gt; The 7th Annual Swing-Thing will be on Saturday August 2nd\, @ 07:00 PM.\
&gt; My sincere apologies for not getting the official word out in a more\
&gt; timely manner. That's only 2 weeks away! I know many of you busy\
&gt; professionals have gigs on the week-end; I myself will be gigging in\
&gt; the afternoon of the 2nd. But\, Since we traditionally go until\
&gt; approximately noon on Sunday\, There's plenty of time to stop in for\
&gt; the Djam of the summer. With finances the way they are\, I probably\
&gt; will not be able to spring for a keg as in years past\, But we will be\
&gt; grilling\, etc\, and enjoying various libations on hand.\
&gt; REMEMBER\, everyone is invited\, Bring a tent\, Sleeping bag\, or whatever.\
&gt;\
&gt; What: Twister's Swing-Thing\
&gt;\
&gt; When: Sat.\, Aug. 2nd 7:00 PM 'till about noon Sunday\
&gt;\
&gt; Where: @ MY Mess\, 5180 SW 192nd Ave.\, Aloha\, OR 97007\
&gt;\
&gt; Phone: (503) 649- 4233\
\
 \
\
Will I see you at Djangofest this year?\
\
-Jon",10946,"BBCode","2008-07-31 22:43:59"
10950,332,"Hi Jon\,\
      Sorry to miss you in Portland\, but thanks for the info on the events for Saturday.  I plan on going to the first one\, if I can find it.\
      Yes\, I'm going again to all 5 days of the DjangofestNW--see you there and thanks again!",10946,"BBCode","2008-07-31 22:50:33"
10951,548,"it is currently listed on archtops.com\,  it is possible that I will have it with me for sale at Djangofest\, or possibly before\, if you are seriously interested let me know.\
\
Bill Ruskin\, 831-336-3204",10951,"BBCode","2008-07-31 20:54:57"
10952,548,"sorry\, its archtop.com\
\
Bill",10951,"BBCode","2008-07-31 21:02:55"
10953,332,"Hi Jon\,\
      Sorry to miss you in Portland\, but thanks for the info on the events for Saturday.  I plan on going to the first one\, if I can find it.\
      Yes\, I'm going again to all 5 days of the DjangofestNW--see you there and thanks again!",10947,"BBCode","2008-07-31 22:50:33"
10954,1727,"I have had this record on tape since 1986.  I received it in Africa from a Swiss friend and never know the source until last week.\
\
I had digitized the tape and have just found through the lulu swing mp3 here and the Django Station track listings and times what I had.\
\
I have been serarching for its source for 22 years.  I see that you sent Jack mp3's of it.  Is it your source that is the lulu swing file in the archive?\
\
I note that mine is a pitch lower and all the files are a couple of seconds longer than the originals. So the original recording and subsequent copy probably was slow. \
\
My question is would it be possible to get a cleaner set from you?  \
\
Thanks for your posts and info.\
Eric",10954,"BBCode","2008-08-01 09:15:08"
10956,1727,"I have had this record on tape since 1986. I received it in Africa from a Swiss friend and never know the source until last week. \
\
I had digitized the tape and have just found what I had through the lulu swing mp3 here and the Django Station track listings and times. \
\
I have been serarching for its source for 22 years. I see that you sent Jack mp3's of it. Is it your source that is the lulu swing file in the archive? \
\
I note that mine is a pitch lower and all the files are a couple of seconds longer than the originals. So the original recording and subsequent copy probably was slow. \
\
My question is would it be possible to get a cleaner set from you? Or conversely\, are there songs from that record that you do not have?\
\
Thanks for your posts and info. \
Eric",10956,"BBCode","2008-08-01 09:20:02"
10957,1727,"I have had this record on tape since 1986. I received it in Africa from a Swiss friend and never know the source until last week. \
\
I had digitized the tape and have just found what I had through the lulu swing mp3 here and the Django Station track listings and times. \
\
I have been serarching for its source for 22 years. I see that you sent Jack mp3's of it. Is it your source that is the lulu swing file in the archive? \
\
I note that mine is a pitch lower and all the files are a couple of seconds longer than the originals. So the original recording and subsequent copy probably was slow. \
\
My question is would it be possible to get a cleaner set from you? Or conversely\, are there songs from that record that you do not have?\
\
Thanks for your posts and info. \
Eric",10954,"BBCode","2008-08-01 09:20:02"
10958,36,"Hello\,\
\
I do have that album on vinyl - got it off ebay a while back.  I can see if I have mp3s but it would be better if you could email me about it in October since I will be basically unavailable until then and may have forgotten about this by then.  If you don't want to wait that long you could ask Jack for it :)\
\
Nick",10956,"BBCode","2008-08-01 11:16:40"
10959,1456,"Hi Matt!\
\
Any word on the updated fakebook?  I'd appreciate a copy of the older version for the time being\, if you wouldn't mind.  I've been building my own for the past few years.  Maybe I have some tunes you don't.\
\
Thanks in advance!\
\
-\"k\"",10959,"BBCode","2008-08-03 09:06:49"
10960,36,"Hello\,\
\
I do have that album on vinyl - got it off ebay a while back.  I can see if I have mp3s but it would be better if you could email me about it in October since I will be basically unavailable until then and may have forgotten about this by then.  If you don't want to wait that long you could ask Jack for it :)\
\
Nick",10960,"BBCode","2008-08-01 11:16:40"
10961,1727,"Thank you very much. \
\
I am glad to wait\, but if you have already sent them to him\, I will ask and save you the problem of doing it again.\
\
Best wishes until then\,\
\
Eric",10956,"BBCode","2008-08-01 21:30:08"
10962,1727,"Thank you very much. \
\
I am glad to wait\, but if you have already sent them to him\, I will ask and save you the problem of doing it again.\
\
Best wishes until then\,\
\
Eric",10954,"BBCode","2008-08-01 21:30:08"
10964,1727,"Greetings Jack\, \
\
I have followed your discussion on Lulu Swing with great interest.  I received this record on tape in Africa from a Swiss woman in 1988 and only last week found out what it was.  Thanks.  It was from the combination of the mp3 here and the Django Station track listing w/ times.\
\
I knew to some extent who it must be\, and have bought all the H. Weiss\, S. Reinhardt and D. Reinhardt I could find but never found this title. \
\
MY files are a pitch off (slower) and hence a couple of seconds longer due to the original recording.  I asked nwilkins if it would be possible to get a cleaner set and he said he would but said it would take until Oct.\
\
He mentioned you as a possibility as you would have them as well.  \
\
Would it be possible to ask for a copy of the files? \
\
Thank you very much\,\
Eric Tanquist\
Richfield\, MN\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ertanquist@hotmail.com\">ertanquist@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",10964,"BBCode","2008-08-02 10:03:11"
10965,118,"Eric\,\
\
I do have those files; as mp3s the entire album is about 50MB.  I can email them to you if hotmail allows large attachments\, or I can burn a disc and mail it to you.  (I don't believe you'll find the album except as an ebay rarity.)\
\
hope that helps\,\
Jack.",10965,"BBCode","2008-08-02 14:42:28"
10968,310,"Hi Josh\
\
I lived there from 48 to 54   born in Eastern Wa\
\
My mother was born in Tacoma and went to Lincoln High\
\
As I mentioned my Great Grandfather came over in 1885  had 13 kids in  Tacoma  my mother's mother one of them\
He was a contractor and played buitton accordion for 50 years.. I have his accordeon. he bought it over with him\,\, I play a bit.\
\
My father worked for the City of Tacoma.. he was an urban planner and landscape architect\
\
I grew up in the house on L St and went to Lowell school\
\
We blew out in 54.. but the majority of my family stayed\
\
My daughter now lives in Auburn\
\
I have been bacl many times.. stayed there for 3 months in 96 and almost moved back\, I was looking to buy a victorian in Stadium Heights  a few blocks from my old digs\
\
Didn't work out\
\
I am now in southern Oregon about 45 minutes west of Ashland\, 30 minutes south of Grants Pass\
\
What's your connection to Tacoma... immigrant or native ? : )\
\
I personally like Tacoma much better than Seattle..\
\
I am curious how you got into guitar repair/set up and what brought you to Gypsy Jazz\
\
Personally I toyed with it back in 91-92   I bought one of the original Saga maple units.. but managed to seriously damage the fingers on my right hand and gave up playing for a number of years\
\
I was a finger picker struggling to flat pick and wanted to try the Gypsy style\
So now I am considering it again...have been listening to it for over 20 years\
As with most folks I am overwhelmed by the technique and the hardware\
\
I doubt I'll ever be a lead soloist and rhythm seems fun and not as some would think..  I think that is the direction I'd like to go.  Rhythm with enough lead lines to fake it on ocassion.\
\
Personally I would like to see Gitane come out with an upgraded D-500 style... I like the D and the short scale\
or oval and a short scale\
\
\
The new Gitanes appear to be and sound much better than the oriignal Sagas\
\
I persoanlly am wondering whether to hot rod a Saga or hold out for something better\
\
I do like different..  I know you have some experience here\
\
\
What's your take on all this.\
\
Thanks \
\
Jeff",10968,"BBCode","2008-07-21 18:35:17"
10969,310,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Lots of ties\,\,\,\
GGF  settled there in 1885 as an immigrant from Bohemia\
Mother born there  and so on\
Lived at 1002 No L up on Stadium heights .....my parents bought that in 1949\
\
What got you there ?\
\
Some time I'd  like to talk to you more \, specificially about the Gypsy Jazz guitars a nd their construction\
\
I've been making instrument for quite a few years  but never a Sel Mac style.. I think it's time\
\
But I wnat to build  something a bit off the Sel MAc Track\
\
\
Jeff",10968,"BBCode","2008-08-03 08:30:51"
10970,95,"Jeff\,\
\
I'm getting ready for a gig on Bainbridge Island today a festival so I don't have time to give you a good\, full email right now. But I will when I sit down tomorrow at the shop. I too like Tacoma WAY more then Seattle I can't see my self ever living in Seattle. I'v been in Tacoma for 32 years and I'm 32 years old so you might say I have some string ties here.... Any how I'll shoot you a better email tomorrow. BTW my real email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e --> so feel free to use that one in the future as I check it much more often then I do the forum message center. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",10820,"BBCode","2008-08-03 09:53:45"
10975,1176,"Don't know if you saw it\, but the Gypsy fingerprinting topic is reopened under the Italia section...\
\
-B",10529,"BBCode","2008-07-15 15:47:54"
10976,1727,"Jack\,\
\
Thank you very much.  Lets try the email first.\
\
My other account is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:etanquist@usgo.net\">etanquist@usgo.net</a><!-- e -->.  There should be no size problems with that one.\
\
I really appreciate it.\
\
Eric",10964,"BBCode","2008-08-03 11:24:48"
10977,3,"Hi Peter\
\
Thanks for writing! I'm not the one who handles the logistics of the workshops\, so anything regarding time\, location\, etc... you will have to ask the DF organizers!\
\
as far as my workshop goes. The answer as to whether the workshop is the same as the DVD is actually yes and no. Yes because\, when I made the DVD series\, I tried to make them as complete as possible and to tackle almost every topic one can think of. \
\
And no\, because even though I will touch upon some of the same material\, there will be a lot of one on one coaching involved and I will give other examples based on the student's level and needs\
\
Hope that answers your questions!\
Cheers\
D",10977,"BBCode","2008-08-03 21:07:40"
10980,1383,"Great!  I'll see you in both of your classes!  I won't be able to go through too much of your DVD in time\, but so far\, it has been of great help!!  Thanks!\
\
--pK\
\
[quote=\"dennis\"]Hi Peter\
\
Thanks for writing! I'm not the one who handles the logistics of the workshops\, so anything regarding time\, location\, etc... you will have to ask the DF organizers!\
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as far as my workshop goes. The answer as to whether the workshop is the same as the DVD is actually yes and no. Yes because\, when I made the DVD series\, I tried to make them as complete as possible and to tackle almost every topic one can think of. \
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And no\, because even though I will touch upon some of the same material\, there will be a lot of one on one coaching involved and I will give other examples based on the student's level and needs\
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Hope that answers your questions!\
Cheers\
D[/quote]",10913,"BBCode","2008-08-03 21:41:48"
10982,1143,"Hey Klez\,\
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Good to hear from you in this time of post-DiJ euphoria. How are things in South Carolina?\
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Been playing much?\
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Rob",10982,"BBCode","2008-08-04 07:11:13"
10984,1176,"Could I take you up on the offer of photos of the campsite from Djangofest?\
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How are you looking for a fire pit?\
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Best\,\
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- Breckenridge",10984,"BBCode","2008-08-04 09:57:08"
10985,1138,"Hi\,\
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Is you're guitar still for sale...?..I'm interested in a low budget gypsy guitar...let me know please!!!\
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All the best!!!\
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Alex",10985,"BBCode","2008-08-04 10:23:39"
10986,1176,"Could I take you up on the offer of photos of the campsite from Djangofest?\
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How are you looking for a fire pit?\
\
Best\,\
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- Breckenridge",10986,"BBCode","2008-08-04 09:57:08"
10987,11,"alright\, ill send you photos later\, after I have some time at home.   my plan is to shop for a firepit in the middle of August sometime but I am unsure yet if I am actually going to buy one or not.",10984,"BBCode","2008-08-04 11:05:21"
10989,1138,"Hi\,\
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Is you're guitar still for sale...?..I'm interested in a low budget gypsy guitar...let me know please!!!\
\
All the best!!!\
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Alex",10989,"BBCode","2008-08-04 10:23:39"
10990,310,"Hi Josh\
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then we'll talk later\
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Thanks  Jeff",10968,"BBCode","2008-08-03 16:41:09"
11003,95,"Well Oregon is a great place to be for music. There is a huge gypsy jazz community there that I have been mixing with for years. In fact the first place I went to jam was in the Portland area for an over night all out jam. such fun and I still have many friends there that I see thru out the year for jams and what not. Great place. \
\
My connection to Tacoma is that I was born here and have lived here since. I love it. I have visited a few other places in and out of the U.S. with thoughts of moving in mind but just like it here too much. Things are getting better as far as the arts go but people are sill funny when it comes to music. They seem to think of it as one of those things that one can take or leave. But it is getting better. There are a few places that will even pay money for live music. Not many and not like Seattle... But who wants to play in Seattle all the time. Not me. I like it there because not only the venue owners appreciate live music but the people listening to as well. Tacoma has allot to learn when it comes to live music. But I want to be apart of that process.  \
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I got into repair and setup when I was about 13... When I got my first guitar. When I was at the guitar shop one day I saw some one picking up there guitar after having the strings changed. I was blown away that some one would pay for that. So I started helping my friends with their guitars. Then I got a strat that had some issues and did the work on that and started buying guitars from pawn shops that had problems and fixing them and selling them. By the time I was 15 I had way too many guitars and friends of friends calling me for deals. When I was 17 I enrolled in a musical instrument repair class at Renton Tech but found out very fast that I hated working on trumpets or any thing brass. So I went to that school for about one and a half years until I got thru the guitar and violin stuff. At that point I had an  opportunity to go the California to attend a violin building school. So I dropped out of Renton Tech and did the violin thing for a while. All along thinking to my self that all this would transfer over to archtop building... and it did some what. So after all that I was doing guitar work but found out that if I wanted to have a family I was going to need to make some money. So I sort of stopped working on guitars and got a real job.\
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When I got into gypsy jazz I found that the idea of those guitars are not far from that of a violin. Floating bridge on a light body. However in my price range for a guitar the tone was lacking and the intonation was off most of the time. So I started building my own bridges. After about a year of messing around with gypsy guitars I started offering bridge building to friends and that's what got me back into all this guitar stuff again. that was about 8 years ago. I have only been doing repair work full time now for just over a year. I used to have a full time job as a graphic artist and did guitar work at night but when my boss talked to me about letting me go I didn't even fight it. I knew I couldn't  make enough just doing repair work but I was sick of being in my shop every night till 3 am making bridges and setting up guitars. So I cut the ties with the graphics world and now I'm in the shop all day making very little money but loving what I do. Over the past year I have made some very good contacts and business is growing slowly and I hope it won't be much longer until I can make enough money to live on. If it was just me I could do it no prob but I have a wife and three kids so that makes the money a must. They get pissed at me when we run out of food. Hee hee...\
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You asked about the Gitane line of guitars. I like them for what they are. I think they are a good first gypsy guitar and you can learn everything you need to learn on them in the style. I own a couple my self and play them every now and again. But as your ear learns they Gitane starts to show where it lacks. This is true with not only the Sagas but with many other \"bang em' out\" guitars. DelArte\, Manouche and others like that are the same way. About 5 years ago I got my fist hand made gypsy guitar and since then I have been thru a few. I had a Dupont MD50B for a while that was just amazing but ended up selling it for a guitar mad by Bob Holo. I'm sure you have seen him on the forum. His guitars are just great and he is the only guy building in this style that truly puts his heart into the tone not just the looks. In fact the looks are not amazing... Oh but the tone!! So I sold my Dupont for the guitar I have now and I don't know that I'll ever get rid of my Holo. It's just perfect for me. \
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Your idea about the D-500 is a good one but I don't think Saga will ever do it. After they came out with the 320 I think that filled most mid range players wants. If you are new to gypsy jazz a D-500 sounds amazing. But then after you play for a while you realize that it's not that great for rhythm. Now... The older ones are great and sound much better then the new ones. But only the D-500. I have played some of the 70s Saga gypsy guitars (oval hole) and they don't sound that good. But the D-500 they were making back in 1997 - 2000 were just great. I had one but sold it to a close friend. He still has it so I get to play it. I have one of the newer ones after they started using the shiny finish and the old one kicks it's butt. That being said now that the top on my new one is starting to sink (all D-500 do this over time) it's sounding much better. That and I took all the finish off and beat it up so it looks like it 100 years old. But that had very little to do with the tone. Maybe a little. All in all I think the Gitanes are good for the price and good for learning. I now allot of people with them and some very much like the tone... That's great! I wish I could find a guitar for under $1000 that I felt was the best sounding guitar. But for me that is just not the way it is. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh",10820,"BBCode","2008-08-04 14:07:34"
11005,1264,"Hi\, \
\
Yep\, the guitar is still for sale. Where are located? Do you need any additional information?\
\
Thanks\,\
Garth",10985,"BBCode","2008-08-04 17:49:18"
11010,230,"wonderful just what I was looking for\, many thanks\, cheers\, Phil",11010,"BBCode","2008-08-04 20:56:04"
11011,230,"David\, Hi\, Sorry for the late reply...I think its out of print...I could send you a copy someone made me if youd like? Cheers\, Phil",11011,"BBCode","2008-08-04 20:58:25"
11014,1264,"Hi\, \
\
Yep\, the guitar is still for sale. Where are located? Do you need any additional information?\
\
Thanks\,\
Garth",11014,"BBCode","2008-08-04 17:49:18"
11015,911,"Hi John\,\
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I should have pointed this out ages ago but bars 9-16 of Bouncin' Around were also missing from my copy of your lesson Django on Mando #2. Any chance of sending the missing page?\
\
Thanks\,\
Adam Fenn.",11015,"BBCode","2008-08-04 23:08:57"
11016,1138,"Thanks for the quick response...I'm from Europe (Romania) but my sister is in the US until the end of august...She lives in Maryland/Ocean City...but first i need to ask her if she can take the guitar on the plane... Can you send me some photos with the guitar and describe her a little(defects and other stuff).... if possible send me a sound sample...I need to know why are you selling this guitar...(I know you want to buy a Manouche guitar or something like that...but still i need to know if you have other problems with the Pigalle because here in Romania we don't have luthiers or someone who knows something about gypsy guitars)...Where do you live?...I'm really interested in this guitar...I was waiting the Hommage model by Music Link...but I can't wait for that one for ever...I'll wait for details about the guitar...\
\
All the best!!!",10985,"BBCode","2008-08-05 01:07:16"
11017,1138,"Thanks for the quick response...I'm from Europe (Romania) but my sister is in the US until the end of august...She lives in Maryland/Ocean City...but first i need to ask her if she can take the guitar on the plane... Can you send me some photos with the guitar and describe her a little(defects and other stuff).... if possible send me a sound sample...I need to know why are you selling this guitar...(I know you want to buy a Manouche guitar or something like that...but still i need to know if you have other problems with the Pigalle because here in Romania we don't have luthiers or someone who knows something about gypsy guitars)...Where do you live?...I'm really interested in this guitar...I was waiting the Hommage model by Music Link...but I can't wait for that one for ever...I'll wait for details about the guitar...\
\
All the best!!!",11017,"BBCode","2008-08-05 01:11:25"
11020,1138,"Thanks for the quick response...I'm from Europe (Romania) but my sister is in the US until the end of august...She lives in Maryland/Ocean City...but first i need to ask her if she can take the guitar on the plane... Can you send me some photos with the guitar and describe her a little(defects and other stuff).... if possible send me a sound sample...I need to know why are you selling this guitar...(I know you want to buy a Manouche guitar or something like that...but still i need to know if you have other problems with the Pigalle because here in Romania we don't have luthiers or someone who knows something about gypsy guitars)...Where do you live?...I'm really interested in this guitar...I was waiting the Hommage model by Music Link...but I can't wait for that one for ever...I'll wait for details about the guitar...\
\
All the best!!!",10989,"BBCode","2008-08-05 01:07:16"
11021,1138,"Thanks for the quick response...I'm from Europe (Romania) but my sister is in the US until the end of august...She lives in Maryland/Ocean City...but first i need to ask her if she can take the guitar on the plane... Can you send me some photos with the guitar and describe her a little(defects and other stuff).... if possible send me a sound sample...I need to know why are you selling this guitar...(I know you want to buy a Manouche guitar or something like that...but still i need to know if you have other problems with the Pigalle because here in Romania we don't have luthiers or someone who knows something about gypsy guitars)...Where do you live?...I'm really interested in this guitar...I was waiting the Hommage model by Music Link...but I can't wait for that one for ever...I'll wait for details about the guitar...\
\
All the best!!!",11021,"BBCode","2008-08-05 01:11:25"
11023,307,"Hi Phil\,\
\
awesome! I always enjoyed the django/grappelli take and hence the chart. I'm glad the chart is putting put to music and many thanks\,\
\
Do you know Gerlad Leroy? He was our bassist and recently moved up to Portland.\
He is a great bassist and is always up for playing tunes\, so I thought I'd pass that along that info too. I made a post for him in the Bassist section of the Djangobooks forum which has his info and some clips of his playing. Can't say nothing but good things about him.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Alex",11023,"BBCode","2008-08-04 22:48:41"
11024,1057,"That's a nice offer. Could I send you via PayPal the shipping/handling expense?",10754,"BBCode","2008-08-05 02:55:41"
11025,230,"just send me your address and I'll get a copy out to you. Cheers\, Phil",11011,"BBCode","2008-08-05 07:33:36"
11028,310,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I started making dulcimers when I was 16\, then on to some guitars  then guitar repair\, However I quit\, and here is why\
I was in Monterey Calif  and repairing for two old line music stores.. opne Martin dealer the other Gibson. I had about a doazen guitars at my house. Came home one evenign and no guitars.. All of theirs and all of mine stolen  I have never repaired an instrument since.\
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I continued to build of and on including mandolins\, one violin reso guitars etc\
Currently I am making a  cavaqhunho the liottle brazilian mini guitar like instrument.\
\
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I became interested in Gypsy Jazz around 1988 and started collecting albums ( thouse big black thin round things)  and bought one of the early Saga's in maple   tried to make it sound good\,  it was a profiling guitar  looked good\, no sound. About that time I seriously injured my right hand and quit all playing  I was playing classical mando for years and a Travis stlye fingerpicker...  That ended my music playing for many years till I fou nd button accordions   after 15 yrs finally got over them\
\
Stared listening to Gypsy Jazz again ( btw my album collection was stoles\, over 300 in total) abouyt 4 years ago and signed on to the yahoo Gypsy Jazz group.  And then Djangobooks.\
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IO hagve never really played Gypsy Jazz.. my forst go round the only thing available was the Cruickshank book and records..  Now there is a lot opf fuine material including Micheals and Denis Cahngs.. I have Michaels book and soon to get the rhythm bok then probably some Denis's stuff.   I have Live in Vienne and Romanes  Video.\
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I want to play a bit because I also want to build.. not for money but for my own use...\
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But I also wnat to start playing soon.  Michael suggested that the Cigano is not bad and in his opinion the 15 is better in may ways than the D 500\
I have usually sied away from inexpensive instrumentrs but these sound not too bad\
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The Gitane stuff is miles ahead of the old Sagas.. The D 500 orange is a deterrent to purcjhase.. can't buy ot for that reason alone. Bur I oprefer the wide nut width   The only other Guitar with a wider nut is the Nolan Dell Arte   mIchael was so so on these... recently sold the one he had I believe\
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My orignal thought was wide nut short scale D hole.  My intentr was to concentyrate on rhythm  mainly becasue at my age and self inflicted injury  perhaps playing lread was beyond my level of achievement... \
So this premise precluded buiyng a Petite Bouche   but now I am not sdo sure.. the 1 3/4 nut is the absolute minimum width for me  hence to Nolan or the D 500 or the Cigano 15\
\
So   in your opinion   for rhythm and somwe l;ead possibilities  does it really matter the D or the oval\
and does the scale really make that much difference\
and given oval or D  what is your recommendation\
\
First for a cheapie to hot rod\
second a bit higher up the food chain such as the 320 or 340\
third  to build...\
\
How much differnce does the \"set up\" on the Ciganos and Gitane make and what portion of it could I do  given I have some experience building ?\
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And speaking fo building...\
what's your take on  :\
The pliage as opposed to the domed tops  as in the Vielle vs everything else\
The tongue style neck joint as opposed to angled  graft\
Turss rod vs  either aluminum or grafite strips\
\
Suggestion for you\
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Wegen has made a ton of money out of his picks.. I have my opinion about them which I will keep top myself  but why don;t you consider making picks  ?\
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Al;so  I have a friend who has been building guitarsa for 30 years\, excellent flamenco and classical builder and  a fine flamenvco player.. he has switched to about 80% violin work... more myth and smoke and mirros  not much more work and quite a bit more money.  UYou seem to have the training experience and skill to do it.\
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I heard tha Bob Holo was making guitars.. I called and left a message\
that I would like to talk to him about building and wood and so on.\
\
I have enugh wood to build perhaps 100 guitars\, maybe more\, some already ion sets  smost needs to be cut.  Nothing less than 10 yrs old  most in the 20-30 yr old bracket.  And alwyas looking for more wood.\
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I  got Collins book on construction. Here again I'll reserve comment. Hope the vidoes are \"better\"\
Do you have the book and videos and did you find them useful\
I also have the Charles Sel Mac book that I bought new many years ago.\
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I was in the car biz for 25 yrs  while I raised a family   for the last 18 years I have been making furniture and folk art. Believe me\, understand marginal income. Well\, at least since I got to Oregn. When I was in Monterey I diod very well.\
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I am 4-5 hrs form Portland so don;t get there often  but am planning to go up and see and hear some music in the near future\, at least within the next couple months.  Unfortunately  May through Sept is my busiest time fo year.. and it is make it or break it  so hard to get out sooner.\
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I'll try to e mail you  on th other adress\
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Mine is   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jefe46@earthlink.net\">jefe46@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Jeff Hilderth\
P.O. Box 62\
Williams\, Or  97544\
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541-846-0520    shop\
541-846-1373  home\
541-761-8902  cell\
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Later\
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Jeff",10968,"BBCode","2008-08-04 20:24:52"
11029,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
all is well.\
Never heard back from you on my last message.\
I hope your gigs have been going well.\
\
So we are playing 169 Bar in Manhattan next Friday\, August 15th\, and then Mehanata's on August 16th.\
We do need a place to crash and I appreciate your offer.\
It would really help.\
\
So how will we find you or your place on Friday night? We play from 8pm-10pm at 169 Bar that night (169 East Broadway).\
Will we be meeting you at your place or will you be at the show to direct us from there?\
\
If we have a car\, you can of course ride with us.\
\
Just want to get our plans in order. So when you get a chance\, write me back and tell me what you think.\
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Thanks and all the best\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche \
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P.S. can I get your cell # ?",9090,"BBCode","2008-08-05 06:13:49"
11031,252,"Hi Bill\, \
\
The guitars that Adrien\, Mathieu & Robin were playing were built by me and by Olivier Marin. (two were built by me and two by him... we don't work together - he's in Spain & I'm in America)\
\
Would you mind adding these links?\
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[url=http://www.hologuitar.com/]http://www.hologuitar.com/[/url]\
[url=http://www.oliviermarin.com/]http://www.oliviermarin.com/[/url]",11031,"BBCode","2008-08-05 22:19:44"
11034,1682,"serial number ? is that on the guitar?  or the label?  looks like to many numbers. 04' what month?  just wondering.",11034,"BBCode","2008-08-06 06:42:09"
11036,11,"I'll be bringing firewood and a fire pit.  You wont need to worry about it.  Hopefully it works out well.",10984,"BBCode","2008-08-06 08:44:41"
11038,1494,"Thankyou for bringing this to our attention!\
 I think that when the music industry would wear hard on Django he would just pack it in and go fishing.  If you do get a chance\, please try out Django In June here in Massachusetts. It's very home-spun and Andrew Lawrence is very courteous and careful to greet each and every attendee both coming and going. Also\, homebaked cookies!! You can't do that at the coliseum!  Good for you\, Gipsygirl!",11038,"BBCode","2008-07-17 06:28:57"
11039,1057,"David Fowler\
2411 South 23 St.\
Lincoln\, NE 68502\
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\
thank you!",10754,"BBCode","2008-08-05 07:38:39"
11040,230,"",11010,"BBCode","2008-08-06 12:11:40"
11042,1278,"I see that you list Cordoba Guitars as Asian.\
Mine has no country of origin mark only\
Hecho A Mano (made by Hand).\
How do we know that it is Asian and not from Spain or Portugal (since I think Cordoba makes instruments there as well?)",11042,"BBCode","2008-08-05 11:08:31"
11043,9,"the distributor told me they were made in Asia...\
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thanks!\
\
'm",11043,"BBCode","2008-08-06 14:23:27"
11045,72,"did you ever sell this guitar?  Thanks!\
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Larry",11045,"BBCode","2008-07-29 05:44:16"
11046,72,"Still for sale? Thanks!\
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Larry",11046,"BBCode","2008-07-31 18:32:31"
11052,1558,"Bob\,\
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I will be happy to pass these links on to my editor.  I can't guarantee that he will add them but it shouldn't be a problem.  Thanks again!\
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Bill",11052,"BBCode","2008-08-06 04:09:59"
11053,1558,"Hi Bob\, \
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If you look at part two of the article\, your links have been added.\
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I'd love to have one of your guitars\, someday!\
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Best regards\,\
Bill",11052,"BBCode","2008-08-06 13:25:35"
11054,252,"Hi Bill - Thanks very much for adding the links. Thanks for the kind words and yes\, I've definitely been working on the guitars these last months - development primarily on the model that was inspired by the conversation with Mathieu a few years back. That guitar seemed to be a hit at DJiJ so I'm taking it from prototype to production - a bunch of work for a one man company - especially given that I've been in development on Busato style guitars for two years and Selmer for nearly three. They're all three approaching what I feel comfortable calling a: \"Final\" design so  instead of just making one-off guitars for artists as a semi-retirement gig\, I'm going to be kicking off a more 'official' luthiery - hence the webpage etc. Michael will be carrying them\, and hopefully a shop in France. Discussions are going well so far but there is the hurdle of transit and various taxes - wow those people know how to tax... and the outbound fees from America aren't much better - but the exchange rate mitigates it in the short term. If you'd have told me I would be doing this even five years ago I'd have have laughed myself silly\, but its turning into a very strong calling.",11031,"BBCode","2008-08-09 00:20:41"
11062,1138,"Is your guitar still avaible? Thanks",11062,"BBCode","2008-08-11 09:58:03"
11063,1138,"I'm interested in your guitar...is it stil available",11063,"BBCode","2008-08-11 10:06:15"
11064,1138,"Is your guitar still avaible? Thanks",11064,"BBCode","2008-08-11 09:58:03"
11065,1674,"Sorry\, it's sold",11062,"BBCode","2008-08-11 12:35:04"
11066,1674,"Sorry\, it's sold",11066,"BBCode","2008-08-11 12:35:04"
11067,431,"Hello\,\
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I have a 2005 Dell'Arte Hommage oval hole for sale\, if you are still looking for one.  Please feel free to PM me or e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlm888@yahoo.com\">carlm888@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Thanks\,\
Carl Millward",11067,"BBCode","2008-08-11 15:43:31"
11068,1138,"I'm interested in your guitar...is it stil available",11068,"BBCode","2008-08-11 10:06:15"
11069,1522,"Sorry\, it's sold",11063,"BBCode","2008-08-11 16:19:50"
11070,230,"Hi David - its in the mail today...enjoy\, Cheers\, Phil",11011,"BBCode","2008-08-11 18:06:18"
11074,1377,"Hey\,\
  I just clicked on the URL at the bottom of your replay and found \
out who it really was.\
  I've heard great things about your DVDs and am seriously considering buying them.\
   I was taking lessons with a guy you know\, who is a heavyweight but shall remain nameless.\
  I think he was approaching it the right way as it was all rudimentary stuff.\
   But at this stage of the game\, it was absolutely no fun.\
    What can you tell me about your instructional material.\
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                                          Regards\,\
                                             Jack",11074,"BBCode","2008-08-11 20:53:24"
11075,1522,"Sorry\, it's sold",11075,"BBCode","2008-08-11 16:19:50"
11078,1006,"Hi Josh\,    Gary hunt here in St Louis MO\,\
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Would you take $300 for the pre amp and the pickup\, plus shipping of course?\
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My email is   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gjch55@sbcglobal.net\">gjch55@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Best\,\
g",11078,"BBCode","2008-08-12 04:59:54"
11079,1026,"Thanks.  That would be great.\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vmollov@gmail.com\">vmollov@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.",11079,"BBCode","2008-08-11 23:52:01"
11080,1006,"Hi Josh\,    Gary hunt here in St Louis MO\,\
\
Would you take $300 for the pre amp and the pickup\, plus shipping of course?\
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My email is   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gjch55@sbcglobal.net\">gjch55@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best\,\
g",11080,"BBCode","2008-08-12 04:59:54"
11081,151,"Hi Rick\
\
I liked the samples of your CD\, especially your take on Francis Moerman's arrangement of Choti.  He's an old friend of mine and I'm going to visit him next month.  I'd like to buy a CD to take for him\, I know he'd enjoy hearing it.\
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I've been involved playing the same style of music as you - Ferret style\, Russian gypsy music\, that kind of thing - for a long time. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte\, let's get together.\
\
And please let me know where to send money for a CD.\
\
Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->",11081,"BBCode","2008-08-12 07:25:56"
11083,151,"Rick\
\
I had doubts - went back and listened to the samples again\, realized that my old guys memory had it wrong.  That isn't Francis version\, of course - it's the original version usually known as \"valse manouche\".  Still sounds great!  And I'm still interested in buying a CD.\
\
Best\
Scot",11081,"BBCode","2008-08-12 07:53:08"
11086,1124,"Hey Michael\, Its <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nealwright74@gmail.com\">nealwright74@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> for any future ref-I have been dying to play this tune with the guys and its such a classic-Why does nobody play it??\
\
If you could forward that I will be eternally grateful and open to getting you drunk if you come to Ireland\
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Nealo",11086,"BBCode","2008-08-12 09:22:02"
11094,1057,"Thanks again. Really looking forward to it!\
David",10754,"BBCode","2008-08-11 20:02:25"
11095,230,"youre welcome its good to be able to share hard to find out of print stuff. I've got the song titles somewhere I will email to you when I find them\
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Cheers\,\
\
Phil",11011,"BBCode","2008-08-12 11:54:23"
11098,1312,"i was kinda asking around if perhaps you might be able to help a bit\, \
\
i bought the gypsy picking book used\, here in town\, and the book didnt come with the CD and i was just asking around to see if maybe you might be able to send me the files in a zip folder? it would be appreciated if you could helo out... since its a bit diffcult to practice without the cd",10362,"BBCode","2008-06-18 10:58:01"
11102,1124,"Hey buddy\, do you have a chart for the Cantina band tune???\
If so I owe you big time\
\
Hope all good in your hood\
\
Neal :?",11102,"BBCode","2008-08-14 05:46:15"
11103,1057,"It's great. The new Dregni book described this\, and I really wanted to hear it. I love the violin\, almost a viola sound. Beautiful. And the singing also.\
....\
and the guitar!",10754,"BBCode","2008-08-13 15:57:18"
11104,11,"Marcelo Damon plays a black gitane.  He isn't selling it but he might if you asked.  His email is  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marcelodamon@msn.com\">marcelodamon@msn.com</a><!-- e -->   .",11104,"BBCode","2008-08-14 09:10:04"
11105,1124,"Hey buddy\, do you have a chart for the Cantina band tune???\
If so I owe you big time\
\
Hope all good in your hood\
\
Neal :?",11105,"BBCode","2008-08-14 05:46:15"
11107,1016,"Neal\,\
\
It's been a while since I made and played this chart\, so I don't recall if it's a transcription of the \"official\" music or an adaptation of the Hot Club of Tucson (I think they've got a version) or some sort of love child of the two.\
\
Hope it works enough for you to get a feel for it. \
\
If you play it and record it\, send me a copy!\
\
Chris",11107,"BBCode","2008-08-14 23:02:59"
11108,1124,"Mate\, you are a legend\, I will get onto this asap and see how it sounds-our fiddle player should be able to swing this like you would'nt believe!\
\
Thanks so much buddy\
\
Neal",11102,"BBCode","2008-08-15 01:05:33"
11109,1124,"Mate\, you are a legend\, I will get onto this asap and see how it sounds-our fiddle player should be able to swing this like you would'nt believe!\
\
Thanks so much buddy\
\
Neal",11105,"BBCode","2008-08-15 01:05:33"
11111,252,"Just curious.",11111,"BBCode","2008-08-15 15:36:40"
11114,1558,"Hi Garthmoore\,\
\
If you don't mind me asking\, could you tell me (confidentially) why you are selling the Pigalle?  Also\, where did you buy it?  I promise to keep this confidential.  I have a few reasons for asking.\
\
I have one I bought from Djangobooks and have been working on getting it more playable.  Initially she sounded and played a bit rough\, but has since gotten much better.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11114,"BBCode","2008-08-15 18:12:47"
11115,1558,"Hi Garthmoore\,\
\
If you don't mind me asking\, could you tell me (confidentially) why you are selling the Pigalle?  Also\, where did you buy it?  I promise to keep this confidential.  I have a few reasons for asking.\
\
I have one I bought from Djangobooks and have been working on getting it more playable.  Initially she sounded and played a bit rough\, but has since gotten much better.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11115,"BBCode","2008-08-15 18:12:47"
11116,1275,"Is your dell arte still for sale?",11116,"BBCode","2008-08-16 05:40:33"
11119,1522,"sorry it's sold",11119,"BBCode","2008-08-16 05:44:25"
11121,1558,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Do you remember the DiMauro?  It was ancient- not exactly a typical Selmer copy but beautiful\, all the same.  She played really nice and sounded warm.  \
\
The Favino was glorious and I also played an Eimer which was very sweet.  \
\
For the first time ever\, I was swimming in Django guitars\, practically all of which had a deeper tone than my Pigalle and played a lot easier.  I have since rectified that a bit by adjusting the truss rod to reduce forward bow and shaving my bridge down some more.  But I'm resigned to the fact that she will probably never open up to be a great axe.\
\
Someday I want one of your guitars!!!!!\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11121,"BBCode","2008-08-15 18:05:36"
11122,252,"OK\, time to come clean... \
\
Was this the DiMauro you played? If so\, it wasn't a DiMauro... it was a bench copy of a DiMauro I built last year for a guy in a Boswell Sisters revival group. It was as faithful as possible... not even carbon in the neck - just the rosewood spline. Fat neck... just a little too much relief in the neck... frets left just a little high over the body so it wouldn't play too clean up the neck... a bit muted and hollowed out in the midrange... in brief - as close to an old DiMauro as I could get.  A person can't get away with these things on a new looking guitar because people say: \"Hey\, the neck's too fat and it needs a fret-level.\"  But on a vintage guitar if it plays too greasy clean people actually seem to like them less. There is a vintage guitar feel. I'm hoping to get a handle on it. The DiMauro was a first stab at that.",11111,"BBCode","2008-08-16 16:18:10"
11125,1558,"Actually\, it was a different guitar\, I played it a little prior to Adirien Moignard's class on Saturday.  It had a pickup attached in a weird way (which I can't recall) possibly a Stimer.  Did I get the wrong guitar?",11121,"BBCode","2008-08-16 16:30:50"
11127,252,"Oh\, OK - so there was a DiMauro there. I can't believe I missed it. I'm a dyed in the wool guitar nerd and love to play vintage instruments whenever possible. Some of those old DiMauros are heaven. Although the DiMauros are known for F holes\, some of my favorite DiMauros have been Petits. I'd love to play Lollo Meier's DiMauro. It's \"musically boxy\" which is rare as GJ designs tend to either lean heavily toward the boxy or the musical end of things. This one sounds so balanced in tone. I don't know for a fact that it's a DiMauro\, but a gent from Holland who'd played it said that it was and confirmed that it's a heck of a guitar.\
\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ro92BM-mV4[/youtube]",11111,"BBCode","2008-08-18 02:14:39"
11130,1558,"Great video!  Thanks for sending.  Hey\, let me know when you have your website operation up and running.   In the meantime\, could you give me an idea of what one of your handmade petite bouche Favino-style models would cost me?\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11121,"BBCode","2008-08-18 03:30:42"
11131,537,"Hey Ben\,\
 Are you and your wife going to make the trek out to the NW this year?\
I've been meaning to ask if you ever got that dvd/mp3 created from your footage last year.\
\
 Anyhow\, hope you're well!\
\
 John Van Beek\
 PDX",11131,"BBCode","2008-08-17 21:30:07"
11132,1264,"Thanks Bill\, \
\
The Dell Arte is good\, getting better. You're right\, it takes a bit to open up and sound better. \
\
I was selling it because\, frankly\, I need the cash and I'm not going to have the opportunity to play much for the next year. However\, my wife convinced me to keep it (Isn't it usally the other way around?). So\, I'm taking it off the boards now and will keep at it. \
\
I do need a setup job on it to make it a bit more playable. \
\
So\, can I ask why you asked? Just curious.... \
\
Thanks.",11114,"BBCode","2008-08-18 09:48:30"
11133,1264,"Hi\, \
\
Sorry for the delay. I live in Washington DC. The guitar is exc condition\, has a Guardian case\, and two picks. I don't have any sample files\, but let me see what I can do. \
\
Thanks\,",11017,"BBCode","2008-08-18 09:54:01"
11134,1264,"Thanks Bill\, \
\
The Dell Arte is good\, getting better. You're right\, it takes a bit to open up and sound better. \
\
I was selling it because\, frankly\, I need the cash and I'm not going to have the opportunity to play much for the next year. However\, my wife convinced me to keep it (Isn't it usally the other way around?). So\, I'm taking it off the boards now and will keep at it. \
\
I do need a setup job on it to make it a bit more playable. \
\
So\, can I ask why you asked? Just curious.... \
\
Thanks.",11134,"BBCode","2008-08-18 09:48:30"
11135,1558,"Hi Garthmoore\,\
\
Thanks for your response- I'm glad you're keeping the Pigalle.  There have been so many mixed signals regarding the Music Link Dell'Artes\, I was curious if you had gotten a dud or if you just weren't happy with your instrument.  This is my first 'Django guitar\,' and I had no base line.  Also\, your price was fairly low.  With shipping\, set-up\, custom fret job and bridge\, I had payed nearly twice that to Djangobooks.   As I had mentioned in the forum\, since I took it upon myself to shave the bridge lower (I actually went back to the original ebony bridge provided by Dell'Arte\, which was better) and remove some of the forward bow Josh had put in the neck\, it now has great action and\, of course\, the intonation up and down the fretboard has always been wonderful.  In time\, I believe she will continue to improve in tone as she opens up.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11114,"BBCode","2008-08-18 10:15:45"
11136,1264,"Hi\, \
\
Sorry for the delay. I live in Washington DC. The guitar is exc condition\, has a Guardian case\, and two picks. I don't have any sample files\, but let me see what I can do. \
\
Thanks\,",11136,"BBCode","2008-08-18 09:54:01"
11137,1138,"Thanks...but I've already payed for a handmade Manouche Jazz Model (original prototype)...with french polish...Thanks anyway",11017,"BBCode","2008-08-18 11:07:41"
11138,1138,"Thanks...but I've already payed for a handmade Manouche Jazz Model (original prototype)...with french polish...Thanks anyway",11021,"BBCode","2008-08-18 11:07:41"
11139,1558,"Hi Garthmoore\,\
\
Thanks for your response- I'm glad you're keeping the Pigalle.  There have been so many mixed signals regarding the Music Link Dell'Artes\, I was curious if you had gotten a dud or if you just weren't happy with your instrument.  This is my first 'Django guitar\,' and I had no base line.  Also\, your price was fairly low.  With shipping\, set-up\, custom fret job and bridge\, I had payed nearly twice that to Djangobooks.   As I had mentioned in the forum\, since I took it upon myself to shave the bridge lower (I actually went back to the original ebony bridge provided by Dell'Arte\, which was better) and remove some of the forward bow Josh had put in the neck\, it now has great action and\, of course\, the intonation up and down the fretboard has always been wonderful.  In time\, I believe she will continue to improve in tone as she opens up.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11115,"BBCode","2008-08-18 10:15:45"
11140,1456,"Dude\,\
\
Could you edit my first name out of your reply?  I try to keep a semblance of \"anonymity\" 'round these here parts!\
\
:) :) :)\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Klezmo",11140,"BBCode","2008-08-18 17:18:33"
11141,1456,"Dude\,\
\
Could you edit my first name out of your reply?  I try to keep a semblance of \"anonymity\" 'round these here parts!\
\
:) :) :)\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Klezmo",11141,"BBCode","2008-08-18 17:18:33"
11142,1275,"hi bill\, I read your review on the dell arte.  If you decide to sell some day please let me know.  They are not that easy to find at the moment.\
\
thanks\
\
dean\
djambossa.com",11142,"BBCode","2008-08-19 13:13:27"
11144,248,"John\,\
Yeah\, We'll be there! Trying to find a place to stay right now . . Hoping not to have to camp due to lack of kitchen and spider bites . . I'll bring your copys of films with me for sure; and I plan on taking quite a bit more as well! Also- Took quite a lot at DIJ with adrain mongiard and Zaiti\
Cheers\,\
B.\
Ps. See you soon!",11144,"BBCode","2008-08-19 15:10:36"
11150,1558,"Hi Dean\,\
\
I plan on hanging onto her for a while.  I've been working with the bridge and truss rod (reducing the forward bow) and have the strings about 2.5mm off the 12th fret\, and she's playing a lot faster.  She continues to open up with lots of playing\, loud Django music pumped into the bouche from my stereo and the spruce top is darkening a bit with controlled exposure to the sun.  In a year I thing she'll be a gem.\
There may be a Pigalle for sale in the classified section of this forum.\
\
Thanks for getting in touch!\
\
Best regards\
\
Bill",11150,"BBCode","2008-08-19 15:45:25"
11152,1275,"Thanks Bill\,\
I hit your site\, great music.\
\
Dean",11142,"BBCode","2008-08-20 10:49:14"
11154,470,"hi jon\, this is greg in nebraska. how ya doin?   i guess you'll be at dfnw again this year. i'm going to drive to dfnw this year. after the fest i stay in seattle for a two days then i was thinking of going down to portland for a few\, to check it out.  maybe we could play a gig together there\, or atleast jam abit. just a thought.  i'm in the same motel across from wica #2 \
do stop by.     peace and music   greg",11154,"BBCode","2008-08-20 18:21:32"
11155,470,"hi jon\, this is greg in nebraska. how ya doin?   i guess you'll be at dfnw again this year. i'm going to drive to dfnw this year. after the fest i stay in seattle for a two days then i was thinking of going down to portland for a few\, to check it out.  maybe we could play a gig together there\, or atleast jam abit. just a thought.  i'm in the same motel across from wica #2 \
do stop by.     peace and music   greg",11155,"BBCode","2008-08-20 18:21:32"
11156,11,"Greg\,\
\
Yeah\, I will be there camping in the campground this time again.  Last year it worked pretty good and so I am going to do it again.   This time\, for the first time ever\, I am bringing a portable firepit and firewood with me.\
\
Is someone riding with you on that long drive?   If you need a place to stay in Portland you are welcome to stay at my place.   I have an extra guest room with a queen bed.   I don't have any gigs but depending on which days you are here we might be able to go see some gypsy jazz in Portland and also jam.   Monday nights the Kung Pao Chickens perform if you can make it to Portland by Monday night.  It would be funner if you came to Portland before Djangofest but I understand if you cant.    \
\
I don't know if you have Dennis's DVDs but I am now a graduate of DVD#2.  Hopefully I get get some more skillz within the next month or so and so I am starting on DVD#3.\
\
I can't wait.  It will be fun. :-)\
\
-Jon\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangofan@gmail.com\">djangofan@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11154,"BBCode","2008-08-20 18:49:11"
11158,252,"Hi Bill - Long story short the current base price looks to be $3\,500 though I'm going to give Michael some flexibility on that. I haven't built a Favino yet. I've studied three fairly amazing ones - two of the old style Jacques Favinos with a lot of bite - Hansche Weiss' and another one in the mid 600's belonging to a local guy - it's the twin to Ry Cooder's... heck of a machine. The third is a more modern styled Jacques Favino that he did in the early 60's - a model 10 which pretty much sounded like a Hahl / JP Favino - a very odd guitar for Jacques Favino but he did a great job on it. It'll probably be a while till I get to making Favinos as I'm concentrating on the Busato\, Selmer\, and DiMauro at this point because so few people are doing them and from what I've seen\, still fewer are really giving it an honest effort - there seem to be a lot of guitars built right off the Charle plan and then sized up or down or with the soundhole in a different place... just doesn't do it - and as for that - I prefer the older Selmers anyway - the bracing was different - more like Djangos. But there are some good Favino style guitars out there - Kinnard & Park are probably doing the best Favino styled guitars I've played though they sound more like the late Favinos - smoother and more jazzy. Some of the old Favinos I've played are different beasts entirely - and those are the ones I like and will likely make. Listen to some old Hansche Weiss stuff and you'll see what I mean - snappy shimmery and responsive with deep bass and sparkling highs and a very dry boxy midrange. It'll be a while though because it takes me a year or so to understand the design and I like to study quite a few of them because each guitar is injured in some way and without studying several\, I can't see commonalities among them and understand what the intent of the design was and how the variations affected the guitars. With Busatos I now \"get it\" ... what he was trying to do and how the design works - but it's ~3 years of work and ?? 9 or 10 ?? guitars.",11111,"BBCode","2008-08-22 18:14:00"
11161,1124,"I see its a while since u posted on here but do yo  still have the lambeth walk tab???\
Cheers\
\
Neal :)",11161,"BBCode","2008-08-24 14:53:26"
11162,1124,"I see its a while since u posted on here but do yo  still have the lambeth walk tab???\
Cheers\
\
Neal :)",11162,"BBCode","2008-08-24 14:53:26"
11164,1702,"Thanks\, I sent him an e-mail.",11104,"BBCode","2008-08-26 12:08:35"
11165,332,"Hi Annette\,\
     I am interested in attending Django music here in Seattle.  I've been to see Dorado and Pearl Django at Jazz Alley.  I've also seen the Djangomatics and Greg Ruby Trio at restaurants around town.  Let me know if you would be interested in getting together or meeting for an  evening of Django music?\
\
--Elva\
916-477-0200  (Still have a Sacramento\, CA number)",11165,"BBCode","2008-08-26 14:21:26"
11166,1702,"Thanks\, I sent him an e-mail.",11166,"BBCode","2008-08-26 12:08:35"
11167,332,"Hi Annette\,\
     I am interested in attending Django music here in Seattle.  I've been to see Dorado and Pearl Django at Jazz Alley.  I've also seen the Djangomatics and Greg Ruby Trio at restaurants around town.  Let me know if you would be interested in getting together or meeting for an  evening of Django music?\
\
--Elva\
916-477-0200  (Still have a Sacramento\, CA number)",11167,"BBCode","2008-08-26 14:21:26"
11168,1721,"Hi Elva\, thanks for the invite.  Unfortunatley\, I try to balance a full time job\, two small children\, and a fencing career...needless to say\, I don't get out much\, especially without the wee ones.  I did manage to get to Jazz Alley with my husband to see Dorado\, and the show was great.  We sat at the front and center. \
\
You sound like you really know your Django--I just discovered this wonderful music about a year ago and still am learning.  But I love it.  I'll keep your number around in case I get the time to go out and listen to some more.\
\
Cheers\, and welcome to Seattle.  I hope you're enjoying it here\, and are tolerating what passes for our \"summer\" o.k.\
\
Annette",11165,"BBCode","2008-08-26 14:33:00"
11171,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I've just returned from something of an extended holiday! \
 \
I've had a chance to try the various guitars I've been quiz-ing you over and I found the necks on Jorgenson models to 'deep' for me. I think I'm going to go for either the D500 or the DG255. \
\
I was put of the D500 before by playing several that were pretty badly set up in the shop (unforgivable). Having played one that was set up properly I found it made much more sense.  \
\
I was told that the guitars come from the factory not fantastically set up. I'm sure your chap is very capable with these instruments and as you said I can contact him regarding setup. I'm not sure what is the preferred set up of a gypsy aficionado but as discussed I'm playing music influenced by gypsy. I would like the guitar to be comfortably playable\, with good intonation and free of nasty fret buzz. \
\
I was wondering if this will be considered a standard set up or 'professional gypsy setup' in terms of pricing?\
\
Thanks very much for your kind assistance!",10759,"BBCode","2008-08-26 15:38:56"
11172,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]Hey Michael\,\
\
\
I've had a chance to try the various guitars I've been quiz-ing you over and I found the necks on Jorgenson models to 'deep' for me. I think I'm going to go for either the D500 or the DG255.\
[/quote]\
\
You may have played an old Jorgenson DG-300. They had thicker necks back then...but the newer ones are thinner. You may also consider the DG-310 which has the same thin neck as the DG-255\, but is a better guitar.\
\
I'd avoid the DG-255...it has a lot of issues. Ok for the $\, but the other Sagas are better. I prefer the Cigano GJ-10 to the DG-255. The DG-320 and DG-340 are the best IMO.\
\
And I prefer the less expensive Cigano GJ-15 to the D-500. The GJ-15 has a better neck angle\, top arch\, and a lighter finish which allows the guitar to resonate properly. The heavy finish on the D-500 has a muting effect.\
\
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[quote]I would like the guitar to be comfortably playable\, with good intonation and free of nasty fret buzz.\
[/quote]\
\
Our pro setup will help a lot....we also recommend a fret level and a custom bridge. We have a special...$197 for all of the above. That will really get the guitar in perfect playing condition. Otherwise\, you'll have a lot of the issues you mentioned: buzzing\, poor intonation\, etc.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-08-26 17:33:13"
11173,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I've just returned from something of an extended holiday! \
 \
I've had a chance to try the various guitars I've been quiz-ing you over and I found the necks on Jorgenson models to 'deep' for me. I think I'm going to go for either the D500 or the DG255. \
\
I was put of the D500 before by playing several that were pretty badly set up in the shop. Having played one that was set up properly I found it made much more sense.  \
\
I was told that the guitars come from the factory not fantastically set up. I'm sure your chap is very capable with these instruments and as you said I can contact him regarding setup. I'm not sure what is the preferred set up of a gypsy aficionado but as discussed I'm playing music influenced by gypsy. I would like the guitar to be comfortably playable\, with good intonation and free of nasty fret buzz. \
\
I was wondering if this will be considered a standard set up or 'professional gypsy setup' in terms of pricing?\
\
Thanks very much for your kind assistance!",10759,"BBCode","2008-08-26 15:47:54"
11174,1721,"Hi Elva\, thanks for the invite.  Unfortunatley\, I try to balance a full time job\, two small children\, and a fencing career...needless to say\, I don't get out much\, especially without the wee ones.  I did manage to get to Jazz Alley with my husband to see Dorado\, and the show was great.  We sat at the front and center. \
\
You sound like you really know your Django--I just discovered this wonderful music about a year ago and still am learning.  But I love it.  I'll keep your number around in case I get the time to go out and listen to some more.\
\
Cheers\, and welcome to Seattle.  I hope you're enjoying it here\, and are tolerating what passes for our \"summer\" o.k.\
\
Annette",11174,"BBCode","2008-08-26 14:33:00"
11175,332,"Hi Annette\,\
    Thanks for the welcome.  Sounds like you're very busy with your family and job.  Hope you can make it to the Djangofest on Whidbey Island this coming month.",11165,"BBCode","2008-08-27 14:50:01"
11176,332,"Hi Annette\,\
    Thanks for the welcome.  Sounds like you're very busy with your family and job.  Hope you can make it to the Djangofest on Whidbey Island this coming month.",11167,"BBCode","2008-08-27 14:50:01"
11177,1721,"Yeah\, I really\, really want to go\, but I haven't worked out the logistics of it yet.  I'd love to see John Jorgenson and the Rosenberg Trio\, and of course any excuse to get up to Whidbey is great.  If I don't go this year\, I'll go in the future.\
\
Did you know that 91.3 plays a Gitane set every Wednesday morning\, around 10 a.m.?  The DJ always starts off with a Django Rheinhardt song.  My only complaint is that it's only about 20 minutes usually.  And that it's only once a week.  Oops\, two complaints!\
\
Cheers\,\
Annette",11165,"BBCode","2008-08-27 15:04:05"
11180,1711,"Hey Michael!\
\
Thanks so much for your advice. I'm going to check things out as you suggested and hopefully place an order over the next couple of days!\
\
Thanks very much again for your help - you've really been extremely kind.\
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Very best regards\,\
\
Tom Sankey.",10759,"BBCode","2008-08-27 17:20:55"
11181,9,"Hi Tom...no problem\, my pleasure!\
\
-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-08-27 17:24:18"
11188,1267,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
I've purchased your dvds and went to one of your workshops while you were out visiting for Stephane's Django-a-gogo back in 2006.\
\
Anyway - This past summer Stephane had me play rhythm for a few of his restaurant gigs\, and while I was able to maintain decent rhythm for most of the songs\, by the 2nd or 3rd week I had only raw skin on the mid knuckle of my pointer\, middle\, and ring finger.  The raw skin discouraged me from practicing and because of that my max tempo for playing rhythm got slower and slower....\
\
My question is - is this standard?  The patches of raw skin were bright pink and they would bleed during the shows.  I expected it initially but after 5 or 6 weeks they continued to do this\, am I doing something wrong?   Or is this just part of the pains that come with learning.  \
\
(I use that part of my nail on my index finger to get that extra dry sound like you mentioned in your rhythm dvd.  I can't seem to get that nice sound without that technique\, but it causes my fingers to hit the strings in that area.)\
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Thanks for your time!  I really enjoy the DVD's although it seems a lot of the solo stuff is a bit advanced for me!\
\
-rob",11188,"BBCode","2008-08-30 03:46:22"
11189,3,"you mean you tore off the skin from playing rhythm? that does happen but it's quite rare... and if it happened as bad as it did\, you probably did something wrong. It *does* happen that the knuckles *may* lightly touch the strings when you play rhythm\, but never to a point where you bleed..\
\
i've seen it  happen to a few great players but it's really rare\, they were drunk at jam sessions ... \
\
you might have to reevaluate your right hand precision and work it out so you don't scrape the strings as much with your knuckles\
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good luck and ouch!!!\
\
D",11189,"BBCode","2008-08-30 08:35:03"
11192,1267,"okay thanks!  yea i guess i'll have to start all over again!",11188,"BBCode","2008-08-30 10:06:54"
11194,1057,"I found a lot of useful information in his book. I guess it fit my own background (classical lessons as a kid\, bluegrass fiddle as \"semi-professional\" musician). Includes the basics -- no transcriptions of solos\, but teaches you to listen for \"inner melody\" and then build a solo on that.\
\
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Dave Fowler\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:fowlerdnmi@gmail.com\">fowlerdnmi@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11194,"BBCode","2008-08-31 07:27:46"
11195,217,"Thanks for the PM Dave\,\
\
I ordered the book. I was a bit reluctant at first after going through Norgaard's Jazz Fiddle Wizard\, as that book seemed to concentrate almost entirely on the be bop scale\, which seemed a bit limited to me\, but you and others have said good things about this new book\, so I'll give it a try.\
\
Thanks again!",11195,"BBCode","2008-08-31 11:52:07"
11196,217,"Thanks for the PM Dave\,\
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I ordered the book. I was a bit reluctant at first after going through Norgaard's Jazz Fiddle Wizard\, as that book seemed to concentrate almost entirely on the be bop scale\, which seemed a bit limited to me\, but you and others have said good things about this new book\, so I'll give it a try.\
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Thanks again!",11196,"BBCode","2008-08-31 11:52:07"
11203,872,"I presume you were talking about the 250 M that I sold you a few months ago. When I bought it I had Josh from Django books dress the frets\, actually it may have been more of a polishing than a full fret dress. Any way he's in Tacoma and can be reached through Django books. I never had any string breaking problems but then I'm not a very agressive player.  The copper winding on Gypsy strings really can't be expected to last as long as other types of strings being so much softer than the frets. I hope that otherwise you are enjoying the guitar. Perhaps we'll meet at Djangofest.\
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Dave Walker\
360-201-2187",11203,"BBCode","2008-09-02 14:26:51"
11204,872,"I presume you were talking about the 250 M that I sold you a few months ago. When I bought it I had Josh from Django books dress the frets\, actually it may have been more of a polishing than a full fret dress. Any way he's in Tacoma and can be reached through Django books. I never had any string breaking problems but then I'm not a very agressive player.  The copper winding on Gypsy strings really can't be expected to last as long as other types of strings being so much softer than the frets. I hope that otherwise you are enjoying the guitar. Perhaps we'll meet at Djangofest.\
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Dave Walker\
360-201-2187",11204,"BBCode","2008-09-02 14:26:51"
11205,767,"Hey Dave\,\
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No complaints here as far as the guitar goes.\
I remember that you said you had the frets done when I bought it. But when you take a string-stretching ex-blues rock player and tell him that Django did it too... well\, it makes for a sure fire way to test out a set of strings. The Argentines that were on the guitar did the same thing. Plus\, if it was a rough fret issue\, I'd have seen others wear as well. And for it to be just a G string issue on the forum tells me that it's just that - a G string issue.\
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I'll be at Django fest Friday and Saturday. I'm taking the Giniaux and Bergara clinics.\
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Hope to see you then.\
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Bill",11203,"BBCode","2008-09-02 18:14:14"
11206,767,"Hey Dave\,\
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No complaints here as far as the guitar goes.\
I remember that you said you had the frets done when I bought it. But when you take a string-stretching ex-blues rock player and tell him that Django did it too... well\, it makes for a sure fire way to test out a set of strings. The Argentines that were on the guitar did the same thing. Plus\, if it was a rough fret issue\, I'd have seen others wear as well. And for it to be just a G string issue on the forum tells me that it's just that - a G string issue.\
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I'll be at Django fest Friday and Saturday. I'm taking the Giniaux and Bergara clinics.\
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Hope to see you then.\
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Bill",11206,"BBCode","2008-09-02 18:14:14"
11208,58,"",11208,"BBCode","2008-09-04 22:25:57"
11209,1679,"Hi RickDm7\, A few months ago you mentioned the Thorell Vignola and the Benedetto Vignola guitars.  I have not had an opportunity to play either of these fine instruments but I am interested in what these guitars have to offer.  I was curious if you have had the opportunity to compare these guitars side by side and what you think.  Are they capable of producing a gypsy sound?  If so what gypsy guitar do you think they sound like or are they totally unique?   Your thoughts would be much appreciated.  \
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Thank you for your time and consideration.\
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Best\,\
Dr. Bull\
PS Thank you for mentioning the Thorell in the forum!",11209,"BBCode","2008-09-06 09:33:53"
11213,1711,"Hey Michael!\
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You may have noticed I have not been back in touch to purchase a guitar yet. This is mainly due to the fact I'm waiting for a new credit card to come through!\
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However this has given me a chance to wonder into the uk retailer of Gitane and try the guitars we've chatted about again\, with the exception of the DG320 which they do not stock. As discussed this may well be the best guitar for me as I understand it has the warmth of a D hole but a slim and narrow neck which in my case might prove more playable.\
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Having said this - without being able to try it its difficult to feel sure and it would be unfair to ask you to give me further explanation as its difficult to communicate the feel of a neck simply in measurements and comparisons. As discussed the guitars I have tried may be older models with different specifications - its difficult to say.\
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The other Jon Jorgenson I did try had relatively thick necks which didn't really work for me so that might well rule them out. The DG320 may be different now but it is hard to say.\
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This brings me down to the guitars I have tried and do like. You mentioned the DG310 which I tried and really liked. It's not cheap but I enjoyed it. You think this is a good guitar I believe?\
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I think the other choices would be the the DG320 (disregarding my confusion) or at the other end of the scale Ciagano GJ10 I didn't love as its tone seemed rather brash but it certainly has character and is inexpensive.\
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What's your opinion?\
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Would you recommend the special set up regardless of my choice?\
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Do you chaps in the US charge an equivalent of 'VAT' or 'purchase tax' which I may or may not have to pay at an oversees customer?\
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Thanks so much again for your assistance. I know my enquiries must take up an amount of time and thought and put some pressure on you to arrive at complicated conclusions taking advantage of your expertise. I do very much appreciate this - it's a credit to you guys that I'd rather deal with you across the pond than the fellows 'down the road' as your understanding and genuine interest is invaluable.\
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Best Regards\,\
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Tom Sankey.[/code]",10759,"BBCode","2008-09-08 04:33:30"
11214,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]\
The other Jon Jorgenson I did try had relatively thick necks which didn't really work for me so that might well rule them out. The DG320 may be different now but it is hard to say.[/quote]\
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It depends on which D-300 you played. They older ones had very thick necks\, but the newer ones are slimmer. The DG-320 has an extremely comfortable neck\, but still thicker then a DG-310. Most people feel that the DG-310 is way too thin....all the high end Gypsy guitars have a neck more like the DG-320. You may find it difficult at first\, but it's worth getting used to as it's the norm for Selmer type guitars.\
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[quote]\
This brings me down to the guitars I have tried and do like. You mentioned the DG310 which I tried and really liked. It's not cheap but I enjoyed it. You think this is a good guitar I believe?\
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The DG-310 is the worst of the 300 series. The neck is too straight and the top is too flat. Almost no one buys them for that reason. But it does have an ultra thin neck so if you like that then it may work for you.\
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[quote]Would you recommend the special set up regardless of my choice?[/quote]\
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Absolutely...these guitars are very rough out of the box and need a lot of work to sound and play their best.\
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[quote]\
Do you chaps in the US charge an equivalent of 'VAT' or 'purchase tax' which I may or may not have to pay at an oversees customer?[/quote]\
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There are no taxes charged by us.\
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[quote]Thanks so much again for your assistance.[/quote]\
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No problem\, thanks!\
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-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-09-08 07:31:52"
11222,1234,"Your pick should never come near the top of the guitar.",11222,"BBCode","2008-09-08 17:55:46"
11223,1234,"I bought one of your star picks and I love it. My only disappointment was that it was white and not purple like the one on your website.\
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I'd like to buy a few more.\
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What colors are available?\
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Thanks\,\
John Foster",11223,"BBCode","2008-09-08 18:00:18"
11224,1234,"Your pick should never come near the top of the guitar.",11224,"BBCode","2008-09-08 17:55:46"
11225,1234,"Hi Michael. I'm the guy in Jeju Do\, South Korea who bought the ALD from you.\
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Three questions.\
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1. Does the ALD have a truss rod?\
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2. What is the difference between the ALD I have and the concert model.  I went to the website but it's in French.\
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3. The case is really cool (the blue one)  but none of the locks work.  Do you have any idea how to fix them? I'd like for at least one of them to work. Have other cases had this problem?\
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Anyway\, I love the guitar. Thanks for the great recommendation.  I'm also enjoying working through your books.  Nice work.\
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Thanks\,\
John Foster",11225,"BBCode","2008-09-08 17:52:00"
11226,11,"it never does unless I am playing someone elses guitar.  my guitar is setup with high action and I never hit the pickguard.  if I play a gitane or another guitar with low action like a Veille Reserve or a Gallato... then I hit the top\, but I always avoid playing those guitars.   I am fine on a standard Favino though.",11222,"BBCode","2008-09-08 18:06:36"
11227,9,"Hi John...not sure if yours has a truss rod. You can easily check by looking in the sound hole.\
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I don't remember what case that guitar shipped in. I haven't heard of any lock problems in the past so I'm not sure what's wrong.\
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Glad you like it!\
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-Michael",11227,"BBCode","2008-09-08 18:08:19"
11231,1234,"I see.\
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What is your action in mm...or do you know? I'm curious.",11222,"BBCode","2008-09-08 22:59:37"
11232,504,"Hi Bob\,\
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How's everything going on your end? I can't wait till your website is up\, it should be interesting. I'm just about to start building a mac style guitar. I wanted to ask you from a player's viewpoint\, does the veneer laminate sound a lot different than a solid walnut.  Do the woods for the laminate also make a big difference in sound? Regarding the 3 layers\, do they all have equal roles or does the interior contribute more to the b/s sound?  I was thinking about a cedar top\, what is your opinion on them\, and would you have to leave them a bit thicker than spruce?\
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Thanks\,\
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All the best\,\
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Daniel",11232,"BBCode","2008-09-08 13:23:29"
11233,252,"Well\, if you want a good experience building it - don't try a laminate on your first one and use spruce. Laminating correctly is difficult and requires more tooling. It does make the tone a little dryer - but it's not necessary. The guitar Adrien & Sebastien & Lulo and Robin & Ted all flipped over was a solid body. Any kind of Walnut\, Honduran Mahogany\, Koa - they all bend well and sound good. Some of the substitute Mahoganies don't bend so well but Honduran does.\
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Also\, cedar is very soft. Until you get good at rosette inlay & generally working around the guitar - binding etc... you're bound to just beat the living hell out of it and wind up frustrated. If  you breathe on cedar it dents\, if you breathe on it hard it tears.  I'm actually drop-filling a cedar guitar for Mathieu right now\, because even though I've gotten fairly good at working cleanly - I still dent cedar. The stuff has an uncanny ability to get torn up. If you want a lighter wood to work with - use Carpathian or Lutz spruce - or yellow cedar. They will head you in the general direction of Western Red Cedar / California Redwood but without a lot of the frustration.\
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Bendng wood / binding / rosette inlay / neck carving - you want to make those things as easy on yourself as possible till you get some experience or you'll wind up frustrated or hurt. Lutz/Carpathian top and Peruvian Walnut back would be gorgeous in both look & sound  and approachable as a project. Walnut or Mahogany neck - don't try Maple on your first guitar - it'll hurt you - Maple loves to grab and bind sawblades and router bits.",11233,"BBCode","2008-09-08 23:46:39"
11234,1234,"They didn't have a standard case available so you sent a blue one. It was one of the cases that come in blue and red.\
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It doesn't appear to have a truss rod. I know that was standard on some older gypsy guitars.\
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What do I do if the neck needs adjusting?  Is there some other method luthiers use on guitars without truss rods?",11225,"BBCode","2008-09-08 22:58:51"
11235,9,"I've had Gypsy guitars with and without truss rods and never touched them. It's rarely a problem on a quality instrument. I currently play a 40s Busato with no rod. Neck is fine...\
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'm",11227,"BBCode","2008-09-09 00:03:19"
11238,1234,"I see.\
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What is your action in mm...or do you know? I'm curious.",11224,"BBCode","2008-09-08 22:59:37"
11239,11,"its about 2mm at the 12th fret.  my bridge is 21mm high.",11222,"BBCode","2008-09-09 08:25:04"
11240,11,"its about 2mm at the 12th fret.  my bridge is 21mm high.",11240,"BBCode","2008-09-09 08:25:04"
11241,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
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I've not made a direct comparison between laminated and solid sides on the exact same model guitar.  However\, I don't think that the \"deadish tap tone\" means much of anything about the performance of a back/sides set.  I know a lot of steel string makers like the combination of walnut b/s and cedar top; I just don't know how a cedar top will work out on a Selmer style--you'll just have to try it.  There's no reason to think that it wouldn't work\, but may not give just the kind of tone you seek.  As far as the 3 ply laminate: I am using rosewood/poplar/mahogany.  Maple shouldn't have any trouble conforming to the contour of the bent sides\, but I don't think you've anything to gain using it as a \"core\" laminate--poplar absorbs the glue well and is sufficiently stiff used crossgrain.  Maple would add a bit of weight\, a little expense\, and doubtful acoustical advantage.  I think that the lamination of the veneers is more important than the species of wood used.  Rosewood or any other decorative veneer for the outside = aesthetics.  Mahogany or any other hardwood for the inside = cost savings.  Poplar for the core = ability to bond well to the other laminae and less cost.  I would lean toward putting the cedar lamina in the center\, as the softwood would glue well to the other laminae\, and the maple inside would be a bit more durable (although\, the whiteness of maple may not look too good with your other woods--just a thought).\
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I've been working to finish up a grande bouche I started a long while ago\, borrowing my son's workshop and tools in Petaluma; now that we have an apartment in Red Bluff I've been slowed a bit.  We bought 42 acres of land outside Red Bluff\, and hope to have a home (and shop) built as soon as possible\, but things go more slowly than expected.\
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Keep me informed of your progress.\
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all the best\,\
Bill",11241,"BBCode","2008-09-09 16:17:12"
11242,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
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I've not made a direct comparison between laminated and solid sides on the exact same model guitar.  However\, I don't think that the \"deadish tap tone\" means much of anything about the performance of a back/sides set.  I know a lot of steel string makers like the combination of walnut b/s and cedar top; I just don't know how a cedar top will work out on a Selmer style--you'll just have to try it.  There's no reason to think that it wouldn't work\, but may not give just the kind of tone you seek.  As far as the 3 ply laminate: I am using rosewood/poplar/mahogany.  Maple shouldn't have any trouble conforming to the contour of the bent sides\, but I don't think you've anything to gain using it as a \"core\" laminate--poplar absorbs the glue well and is sufficiently stiff used crossgrain.  Maple would add a bit of weight\, a little expense\, and doubtful acoustical advantage.  I think that the lamination of the veneers is more important than the species of wood used.  Rosewood or any other decorative veneer for the outside = aesthetics.  Mahogany or any other hardwood for the inside = cost savings.  Poplar for the core = ability to bond well to the other laminae and less cost.  I would lean toward putting the cedar lamina in the center\, as the softwood would glue well to the other laminae\, and the maple inside would be a bit more durable (although\, the whiteness of maple may not look too good with your other woods--just a thought).\
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I've been working to finish up a grande bouche I started a long while ago\, borrowing my son's workshop and tools in Petaluma; now that we have an apartment in Red Bluff I've been slowed a bit.  We bought 42 acres of land outside Red Bluff\, and hope to have a home (and shop) built as soon as possible\, but things go more slowly than expected.\
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Keep me informed of your progress.\
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all the best\,\
Bill",11242,"BBCode","2008-09-09 16:17:12"
11244,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
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the issues you outlined...\
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\"The DG-310 is the worst of the 300 series. The neck is too straight and the top is too flat. Almost no one buys them for that reason. But it does have an ultra thin neck so if you like that then it may work for you.\"\
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Would you say these adversely effect the tone of the instrument or more the feel?\
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If the just the feel do you think this is a matter of taste. I wonder if Lulo actually plays or likes it? (haha)\
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By neck being straight I assume you mean as oppose to in angling up effecting the action up the neck (I may have misinterpreted)?\
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By the top being flat (again I'm assuming) you mean the 'front' of the guitar with the sound hole?\
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I respect the traditional character of these instruments and how their feel informs the playing once one has adjusted to it. The problem I have it that for a large proportion of my playing I'm playing electric guitars with comparatively slim necks (think Gibson 335 type) and I find it difficult to switch between the guitars with a very different feel. In some senses I want to apply what I learn playing the gypsy guitar to the electric guitar so I want them to feel like 'cousins'. \
\
The Jon J guitars didn't make instant sense to me when I picked them up. As a fairly shallow but undeniably considerable point I wasn't completely taken with some of the lavish finishing either. That dose not put a full stop on the guitar but it dose effect ones overall opinion. \
\
Perhaps the Ciagano petite bouche might be the best outcome. You said their were problems with the standard gitanes and I'm proving I may find it difficult to find the right signature model for me. If I'm paying higher prices I want it to be an instrument I can have faith in.   \
\
I've said this a number of times but once again thanks so much.\
\
Any thoughts very much appreciated. Perhaps there's a model I've not thought of etc.\
\
Thanks again.\
\
Best Regards\,\
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Tom.",10759,"BBCode","2008-09-09 17:30:09"
11245,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]\
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Would you say these adversely effect the tone of the instrument or more the feel?[/quote]\
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It effects the tone drastically...a straight neck and a flat top violates some of the most important principals of the Selmer design. The result is a bass heavy\, overly wet guitar. Some people like it\, but it's not normal.\
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[quote]By neck being straight I assume you mean as oppose to in angling up effecting the action up the neck (I may have misinterpreted)?[/quote]\
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Sort of...it's the angle the neck is fitted to the body. Action can still be low on a guitar with a lot of neck angle.\
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[quote]\
By the top being flat (again I'm assuming) you mean the 'front' of the guitar with the sound hole?[/quote]\
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Yes...\
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[quote]Perhaps the Ciagano petite bouche might be the best outcome.[/quote]\
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I like those a lot....not as good sounding as the DG-300\, etc\, but still great for the $\
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[quote]\
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Perhaps there's a model I've not thought of etc.\
[/quote]\
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I just got 4 new Manouche Latcho Drom models (built in Asia for Dell Arte). These are really good\, some of the best Asian stuff I've seen and range from $1400 to $1600. I'll have them up for sale tomorrow!\
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'm",10760,"BBCode","2008-09-09 17:52:44"
11248,1711,"Thanks Michael\,\
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I'll check them out!\
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Regards\,\
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Tom",10759,"BBCode","2008-09-10 03:24:52"
11250,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
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thanks for all your advice. I'm going to have to have a think on it. Not having access to play all these guitars easily or at all in some cases it is I'm sure you understand a difficult situation. You have given me so much much invaluable advice though!\
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The main problem is that I'm not purely looking to play gypsy music. If I was I would of course take your advice and opt for one of the models you've suggested. I know that to play the style truly one must adapt and embrace the characteristics of the traditional instrument.\
\
I think the case may be that the things I prefer in the feel and tone of say the DG310 are the elements that dilute or counteract its gypsy purity. For example the fact the neck is slender like an electric jazz guitar and that it sounds relatively full (slightly less percussive than the pure designs).\
\
I suppose the DG310 could be seen for me in two ways: \
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As a guitar thats not quite gypsy and ultimately could prove frustrating in this. \
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Or. \
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As a guitar that has much more character than many flat tops but can sit comfortably in their place if needs be and at other times lend a meaningful reflection of the authentic sound - If the playing has the character.\
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The Cigano as you say has plenty of character\, though it is not a massively flexible instrument. For the price it delivers what most players would want from it. It could well prove the more sensible choice given that \
it makes not pretensions about what it is.\
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The other guitars all seem wonderful and your endorsement is a solid testimony however if I'm not sure then it would be somewhat unwise for me to rush in (although - laughably I've fun from done that. You might say 'fools rush in' - and everyone else just never get anywhere).  \
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Any thoughts and reactions would be very much appreciated. You obviously understand the ins and outs of these instruments and what I'm after. If you have any wisdom that might inform my decision I'd be very glad of it. I'm sure I'll stay up to date checking the site but If anything comes along I'd be glad of knowing.\
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I will defiantly check out the dell'arte's when they come up - kind find allot on them else where!\
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I fully plan to come to you once I've worked things out - even if that takes a while. I know your a respected chap and quite rightly so. Though I've said it a number of times I do appreciate the time and understanding you've afforded me!\
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Best Regards\,\
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Tom Sankey.",10759,"BBCode","2008-09-10 10:53:02"
11251,9,"Sounds like you may want a more modern sounding Gypsy guitar. They do exist\, but not in the below $2000 price range. To get the \"nouveau gypsy\" tone you need to spend a lot more. A Hahl\, JP Favino\, or a Shelley park has the combination of Gypsy explosiveness  and flatop warmth that you want. I have a used Park which is the cheapest guitar you'll find with these qualities:\
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[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--2003-Shelley-Park-Montmartre-14-Fret-Oval-Hole-Guitar-Serial-117-Hardshell-Case--shelley-park-montmartre.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... artre.html[/url]\
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In the below $2000 you only get one of two things. A guitar that is a decent approximation of a Selmer (like the Cigano or Dg-300) or something that just sounds like junk. No contemporary Gypsy sounds in this range...\
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The Dell Artes will be up later today. One of them is made from African Mahogany and is unbelievably good for the $!\
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'm",10760,"BBCode","2008-09-10 12:03:48"
11253,9,"check 'em out:\
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[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cat--Manouche-Latcho-Drom-Asian-made-for-Dell-Arte--manouche-latcho-drom.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ca ... -drom.html[/url]",10760,"BBCode","2008-09-10 16:06:09"
11254,1234,"That coin dimension link you sent me is awesome!  It's actually easier using the coins than trying to sight such small increments on a ruler.  Thanks for the advice. :D",11254,"BBCode","2008-09-10 16:38:32"
11256,1234,"That coin dimension link you sent me is awesome!  It's actually easier using the coins than trying to sight such small increments on a ruler.  Thanks for the advice. :D",11256,"BBCode","2008-09-10 16:38:32"
11257,135,"Hi Oscar\
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Does the Hommage have French or American dots? Does it have a Bigtone? Do you offer a 48 hour approval period (this is sort of standard- Jacques at Gypsy Guitars does this)? Are you totally firm on the price?\
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Thanks\,\
Alex",11257,"BBCode","2008-09-10 20:42:23"
11267,60,"Hi Alex\,\
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Sorry if this is a duplicate message\, my computer is acting funny.  the Hommage has american dots\, no bigtone and $2000US plus shipping is my firm price.\
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Thanks\,\
Chris  (oscar)",6948,"BBCode","2008-09-11 04:45:39"
11270,60,"Hi\,\
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Forgot to mention that the 48 hr approval is fine.\
Chris\
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PS.  email would be easier if you want to get in touch:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chrishh@earthlink.net\">chrishh@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> or phone 216-835-9345. Thanks.",6948,"BBCode","2008-09-11 08:32:43"
11272,311,"Hello\, I read your post on the latetest action tread.\
Congrats on the Dupont\, amazing guitars!\
I got a Dupont myself\, an MDC 60. I'm using a lowered #2 bridge which puts my action at about 3mm for the low E and 2.5mm for the high E.\
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The strings are Argentines 10s with an 11 and 15 for the first two.\
A hair of neck relief and a bit lower than factory zero fret (be very careful if you attempt to lower the zero fret by yourself) complete the setup.\
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The guitar plays like a dream!\
I spent a lot of time experimenting with setups and I think I finally arrived at a good place in terms of tone\, intonation and playability.\
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Be sure to ask Bob Holo and /or Josh Hegg about setup particulars\, these guys know a lot!\
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Hope you get your Dupont playing like you want to.\
Good luck!",11272,"BBCode","2008-09-11 21:41:05"
11273,1234,"I just bought an ALD.\
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How do you like yours?\
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What's your action like?\
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Mine's a petite bouche... the standard model.\
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Thanks\,\
John Foster",11225,"BBCode","2008-09-10 18:28:47"
11274,244,"John\,\
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I have the grand bouche. I do like it a lot! It has to be played a bit before it starts sounding te way you want but that's normal I guess. The action at the 12th fret is 3 mm which is good and low enough in my opinion.\
hope you enoy it!\
Regards\
Arjen Keijzer",11274,"BBCode","2008-09-11 23:44:57"
11275,244,"John\,\
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I have the grand bouche. I do like it a lot! It has to be played a bit before it starts sounding te way you want but that's normal I guess. The action at the 12th fret is 3 mm which is good and low enough in my opinion.\
hope you enoy it!\
Regards\
Arjen Keijzer",11275,"BBCode","2008-09-11 23:44:57"
11281,934,"The Boise venue has shut it's doors...what timing!",11281,"BBCode","2008-09-12 16:07:39"
11282,925,"Hi Rich\,\
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Sorry to hear that\, if I still lived in Boise I would host something for you guys\, but I live in Portland now.\
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-Matt",10448,"BBCode","2008-09-12 21:57:12"
11283,925,"Hi Rich\,\
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Sorry to hear that\, if I still lived in Boise I would host something for you guys\, but I live in Portland now.\
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-Matt",10452,"BBCode","2008-09-12 21:57:12"
11285,60,"Hi\,\
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You probably already saw it in the forum classifieds\, but I have a real nice Hommage for sale.  If interested you can reach me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chrishh@earthlink.net\">chrishh@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->.\
Chris  (oscar)",11285,"BBCode","2008-09-13 05:05:11"
11286,934,"I just had it happen to a freshly installed Bigtone...I think that the string notches are to \"V\" shaped and they are seated properly...wondering if that's what fixed yours...?...\
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Rich",11286,"BBCode","2008-09-12 16:06:05"
11287,311,"The problem's gone... but i'm not sure what did it...\
I installed thicker leather under the tailpiece\, adjusted the trussrod\, buffed the string notches\, sanded the bottom edges of the bridge's feet and changed strings.\
If the problem arrived with the new bridge \, my guess is the slots are either too deep or not shaped properly. \
I hope this helps and you get your buzz gone soon.\
Keep me posted.\
Good luck!",11287,"BBCode","2008-09-13 12:44:06"
11291,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
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checked out the 'Latcho Drom' Models. Beautiful!\
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I have however come to a conclusion which will mean that they will remain safe from my attention (at least for the near future).\
\
I've considered the guitars I've played and their various merits in terms of my feelings and all the discussions we've had. Your observation regarding the character I'm after and the limited high end nature of such instruments spells things out fairly plainly.\
\
A guitar with gypsy character\, though perhaps an altered one has always been my interest. However\, I've come to understand that augmenting this character can detract from its voice. Therefore it seems best to go for an affordable guitar and ask no more of it than its design intends. If my interest in the gypsy sound continues to grow and my playing develops then in the future I can always invest in a finer instrument.\
\
I wouldn't want you to feel that all your time and advice had been in vain. I see rather that you have equipped me to make the right choice now\, left me well set to progress and marked your self and djangobooks as the (though-roughly nice) people to deal with.\
\
The feel of the Ciagano GJ10 has always worked for me. Though not the most sophisticated of tones it had to me an assured 'sound'.\
\
I assume a case should be picked from the list and I wanted to check that the \"Golden Gate Deluxe Leather Hardshell Case - Brown\" would be suitable?\
\
Would the delivery",10759,"BBCode","2008-09-13 16:33:36"
11293,934,"Here's the dealio...the bridge slot needs to be profiled perfectly to the string on the forward side of the bridge PERIOD.  The string has to have contact on all contacting radius\, and it also takes place when the slot is ramped at an angle from front to back.  The crucial contact is in the front toward the hole. The contact at the rear is not important...M Collins told me he angles his slightly from the tailpiece problem solved and you action wont be effected.\
\
I had slotted the new bridge with a nut file and had it angled forward...instant fix when I angled it to the back and never moved it in height...no more sitar sizzle\
\
could  be a loose brace but I seriously doubt it ...those will make more of a buzz noise from the sound hole\, than the sitar sound you described.\
Best of luck\
\
\
Rich D",11286,"BBCode","2008-09-13 13:00:09"
11294,311,"Glad you solved it\
I tried to file a liittle more angle on the slots coming from the tailpiece and that helped.\
\
As i said the problem is now gone and i believe some of it came from the tailpiece \
\
Thanks for the advice\, I'll keep it in mind as some of these buzzes sometimes come back.\
\
Take care and keep swingin'!",11287,"BBCode","2008-09-13 20:47:43"
11295,1234,"Thanks for the list under the repertoire question. I appreciate it.\
\
-John",11295,"BBCode","2008-09-14 01:56:15"
11297,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]Hey Michael\,\
\
checked out the 'Latcho Drom' Models. Beautiful!\
\
I have however come to a conclusion which will mean that they will remain safe from my attention (at least for the near future).[/quote]\
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Sure...but I will add that the African Mahogany model is just outstanding. I've never seen a guitar in that price range that sounded so good! Hands down the best Asian made guitar I've seen. Who ever gets that one will be very\, very lucky! What a bargain...\
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Beats anything Saga makes by a mile and has none of the problems of the Saga (bass heaviness\, wetness\, harsh tone\, etc.) And you won't need any setup work either...unlike the Sagas it plays great out of the box!\
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The other Manouche Latcho Drom models are good too...but the African Mahogany is a real stand out.\
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[quote]The feel of the Ciagano GJ10 has always worked for me. Though not the most sophisticated of tones it had to me an assured 'sound'.\
\
I assume a case should be picked from the list and I wanted to check that the \"Golden Gate Deluxe Leather Hardshell Case - Brown\" would be suitable?\
[/quote]\
\
Sure\, that's a great case! A copy of the original Selmer cases...very nice.\
\
'm",10760,"BBCode","2008-09-14 08:33:04"
11301,1711,"Hey Michael\,\
\
My apologies for the seemingly blunt end to my message. It was cut short due to cut and paste confusion following loss of internet connection!\
\
I've no doubt that your right about the mahogany 'drom'! It looks fantastic. And if you say it sounds great then I'm sure it does!\
\
I'm pretty sure however I've come to the best conclusion given my position. Generally I like to buy instruments of character and quality that really grab me. I know buying something affordable tends to end in it being superseded\, but in this case\, where I'm a little beyond what's truly tangible to me I think I'm best opting for the solid bottom line. I can progress from here and invest in the future in a guitar that is right for me when understand the instruments fully and what I'm after!\
\
The 'lost' part of my message enquired...\
\
1. Having said all this...is there another guitar at this price point that you see as competing? To my novice ears the entry level two gitane guitars sounded fuller and more rounded but you said there was a whole load wrong with them?\
\
2. Will delivery  be charged as one overall fee as mentioned before (even though the case would be in this instance (case - ha ha) an additional item)?\
\
3. The choice of string will effects the feel and sound of the instrument. Might you be able to suggest a string with a warmer / fuller tone? As long as the gauge is not to massively heavy! (I understand you offer multi-deals - It would probably be a good idea for me to take advantage of this).\
\
4. As far as set up is concerned I understand I should email your guitar technician / luthier? The string question above is obviously a key element here. I'm sure you'll agree set up is everything. You want a guitar that plays in tune and asks to be played!\
\
5. You said very helpfully in our previous messages that you guys would do what you could to reduce the import charges I might have to pay. I should imagine the cost of set up might be fairly disregarded anyhow though if you could be economical with the cost of the goods it would be very much appreciated. I'm not exactly sure how this works.\
\
I do so much appreciate your assistance. Though I am buying one of the basic instruments you offer your expertise has been most informative\, I feel I will end up with the right instrument and to put it bluntly I shall be sure to come to you in the future to buy and send others your way to!\
\
Thanks very much again! I can't reiterate that enough. Inspirational! \
\
P.S. Where online can I check out some of your playing?\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Tom Sankey.",10759,"BBCode","2008-09-14 17:00:55"
11302,9,"[quote=\"tomsankey\"]Hey Michael\,\
\
\
\
[quote]\
1. Having said all this...is there another guitar at this price point that you see as competing? To my novice ears the entry level two gitane guitars sounded fuller and more rounded but you said there was a whole load wrong with them?[/quote]\
\
The Cigano is the only good option under $1000. If you can spend more then the DG-300\,DG-320\, etc are great.\
\
[quote]2. Will delivery  be charged as one overall fee as mentioned before (even though the case would be in this instance (case - ha ha) an additional item)?\
[/quote]\
\
Yes\, $150 for everything.\
\
[quote]3. The choice of string will effects the feel and sound of the instrument. Might you be able to suggest a string with a warmer / fuller tone? As long as the gauge is not to massively heavy! (I understand you offer multi-deals - It would probably be a good idea for me to take advantage of this).\
[/quote]\
\
\
Generally the Argentines are the most popular. They have the best sound and playability. But the Lenzners\, D'addarios\, and Gallis are also very good. There's no way to tell until you try them all. But generally\, Argentines out sell everything else 50 to 1.\
\
You may consider Silk and Steel D'Addario or Galli strings for a warmer tone. Many of the Dutch gypsies use them.\
\
[quote]4. As far as set up is concerned I understand I should email your guitar technician / luthier? The string question above is obviously a key element here. I'm sure you'll agree set up is everything. You want a guitar that plays in tune and asks to be played![/quote]\
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If you have any special requests then you can email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
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[quote]5. You said very helpfully in our previous messages that you guys would do what you could to reduce the import charges I might have to pay. I should imagine the cost of set up might be fairly disregarded anyhow though if you could be economical with the cost of the goods it would be very much appreciated. I'm not exactly sure how this works.[/quote]\
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no problem\, we can put a lower value on it.\
\
\
\
[quote]P.S. Where online can I check out some of your playing?[/quote][/quote]\
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a few things here:\
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[url=http://www.djangomatics.com/mp3s/]http://www.djangomatics.com/mp3s/[/url]\
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thanks!\
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-Michael",10760,"BBCode","2008-09-14 18:11:53"
11303,1702,"Hello - I didn't get a reply from Marcelo\, but found this link\
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200236142441]http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0236142441[/url]\
\
Unless the deal fell through\, the gtr was sold. Do you know if he's still got it?\
\
Rgds\,\
\
Iain.",11104,"BBCode","2008-09-14 18:17:01"
11304,135,"Hi Joel\,\
\
Are you available to play in a trio with Jared and me on the last couple of Tuesdays in September? The gigs are at Jules Bistro on St. Marks. from 8:30-11pm. Pay is $50. \
\
Hope everything is well\,\
\
Alex Simon \
(646) 303-2342",11304,"BBCode","2008-09-14 19:39:27"
11310,60,"Hi\,\
\
You probably already saw it in the forum classifieds\, but I have a real nice Hommage for sale.  If interested you can reach me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chrishh@earthlink.net\">chrishh@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->.\
Chris  (oscar)",6948,"BBCode","2008-09-13 05:05:11"
11314,311,"Hey Vic\, How you doin?\
I saw you're hosting Sebastien's trio next month\, good going!\
Could you say hello from me and ask him and Mathieu what kind of soundhole mics they are using? I've been curious about that for a while now. They seem to work great straight into the AER.\
Thanks.\
Best\,\
Enrique",11314,"BBCode","2008-09-15 14:29:51"
11316,181,"Hi Elva\,\
\
Just a heads up that Sebastien is playing a few shows in the SF bay area in early october:\
\
October 1 - 8pm\
142 Throckmorton\
Mill Valley\, CA\
[url=http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=862]http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/e ... ventid=862[/url]\
\
October 3 - 9pm SHARP (special 1 hour set)\
Club Deluxe\
on Haight and Ashbury\
San Francisco\, CA\
\
October 4 - 9pm\
with Panique Quartet opening\
the Rite Spot Cafe\
17th and Folsom\
San Francisco\, CA",11316,"BBCode","2008-09-15 14:31:50"
11317,1702,"Hello - I didn't get a reply from Marcelo\, but found this link\
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200236142441]http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0236142441[/url]\
\
Unless the deal fell through\, the gtr was sold. Do you know if he's still got it?\
\
Rgds\,\
\
Iain.",11166,"BBCode","2008-09-14 18:17:01"
11318,11,"yep\, that ebay ad is Marcelo.  thats the guitar.  I didnt know he was selling it on ebay.  good sleuthing...",11104,"BBCode","2008-09-15 20:56:33"
11319,11,"yep\, that ebay ad is Marcelo.  thats the guitar.  I didnt know he was selling it on ebay.  good sleuthing...",11319,"BBCode","2008-09-15 20:56:33"
11333,302,"Hi Bob  -  \
               How's my guitar coming?\
               What Guardian case do you recommend I purchase from Michael to fit properly?  The Larger Favino style that Michael recommends or the Guardian Tweed Gypsy Jazz model that Josh Hegg says fits his guitar perfectly and that mine has the same neck angle and specs.  Josh did say that any steeper neck angle would require a different case.\
            Cheers\,  Rocky\
            (360) 377-2197\
            <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Rdick1511@isp.com\">Rdick1511@isp.com</a><!-- e -->",11333,"BBCode","2008-09-17 17:03:40"
11334,252,"Hi Rocky - the case comes with the guitar. Actually I just ordered it today - the GJ tweed. And yes\, I think that's probably the best option. I like the deluxe vintage too - they're both sturdy cases but the tweed has mojo.\
\
I'm curing the finish right now. I strung it up a few days back off the bench and it sounded great.\
\
-Bob",11334,"BBCode","2008-09-17 17:16:47"
11337,302,"OK!   Looking forward to getting it when finished!   Thanks for the update\, I know you've been busy and focused on your shop work.\
         Rocky",11333,"BBCode","2008-09-17 20:09:24"
11345,135,"Hi Clint\,\
\
What model is it? French or American dots on the fretboard? Do you have ny pictures?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",11345,"BBCode","2008-09-19 06:51:55"
11347,1489,"Hey Ben\,\
Hope all is well. We are so excited about the fest.\
Hope to see you tommorow night at Mehanata's.\
We start at 8pm and go to 10:30pm\
\
See you  soon I hope\,\
Ryan",9090,"BBCode","2008-09-19 08:49:26"
11353,872,"Bill\,\
I recall you said you were going to Djangofest and was wondering if you had secured a room or not. The place we are staying just had a opening and I was tyring to find someone to take this room. The room is I think $80.00 per night. and has 2 twin beds. It's at Drakes Landing by the marina in Langley. If your interested let me Know ASAP and i'll give you the contact info.\
\
Dave Walker",11353,"BBCode","2008-09-20 19:06:38"
11354,872,"Bill\,\
I recall you said you were going to Djangofest and was wondering if you had secured a room or not. The place we are staying just had a opening and I was tyring to find someone to take this room. The room is I think $80.00 per night. and has 2 twin beds. It's at Drakes Landing by the marina in Langley. If your interested let me Know ASAP and i'll give you the contact info.\
\
Dave Walker",11354,"BBCode","2008-09-20 19:06:38"
11355,767,"My brother and I are camping at the fairgrounds.\
\
Thanks for the offer. Hope to see you there!\
\
Bill",11353,"BBCode","2008-09-20 23:18:57"
11356,431,"Hi shega\,\
\
If you are interested\, check the classified section because there are a number of Hommages for sale currently\, both oval and D hole.  I know because I have an exceptional all original 2005 oval hole in excellent condition listed there also.  If you are interested in getting any more information about it or would like to see photographs\, please feel free to e-mail me (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlm888@yahoo.com\">carlm888@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->) or pm.\
\
Of all the Favino-style guitars I've played/owned\, the Hommage is the closest in authentic tone and playablity to the real Favinos.  That's why I still have it.  I'm selling it now because I almost only play 14 fret D hole Selmer style guitars (Dupont MDC50e) and the Dell'Arte spends too much time in its case.\
\
Good luck with the guitar search.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl Millward",11356,"BBCode","2008-09-20 23:28:01"
11357,767,"My brother and I are camping at the fairgrounds.\
\
Thanks for the offer. Hope to see you there!\
\
Bill",11357,"BBCode","2008-09-20 23:18:57"
11363,561,"Thank you\,\
I am slowly making my way toward a selection. I may contact you eventually if your guitar is still unsold in October.\
\
Best\,\
Jeffrey",11363,"BBCode","2008-09-21 08:08:21"
11365,1419,"Hi Elliot\, saw Frank Vignola tonght... nice guy and terrific guitarist! How have you been? New email address  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e -->  Hope you're well!\
\
Best\, Robert",9200,"BBCode","2008-09-22 22:02:25"
11366,1419,"Hi Elliot\, saw Frank Vignola tonght... nice guy and terrific guitarist! How have you been? New email address  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e -->  Hope you're well!\
\
Best\, Robert",11366,"BBCode","2008-09-22 22:02:25"
11368,126,"Hey is that yours on ebay??\
\
Mike\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marciero@roadrunner.com\">marciero@roadrunner.com</a><!-- e -->",11368,"BBCode","2008-09-23 08:40:03"
11369,1713,"Hi Mike\,\
No\, that's not mine\, I'm over in Brattleboro\, Vermont.  Interesting thing about the one on ebay is that the description seems to be the factory description of the new style Unico\, but the amp pictured is old style\, like mine\, wouldn't you say?\
Mark",11369,"BBCode","2008-09-23 09:30:29"
11371,934,"Kimmo \
I just got turned on to K&K products\,  Which pickup are you using or would recommend?\
Thanks\
Rich",11371,"BBCode","2008-09-23 09:58:04"
11372,195,"It depends\, what kind of guitar you have. If it's a Selmer-replica\, then Pure Maccaferri - that's what I put on my Eimers. And I also have a Pure Classical waiting to be installed in my nylon stringed guitar. They also have a model for flat-tops.",11372,"BBCode","2008-09-23 13:05:31"
11374,11,"i was thinking of selling my hommage in a few months.  did you get any bites from your advertisement to sell your hommage?  just curious if the price you set got any interest?",11374,"BBCode","2008-09-23 14:03:38"
11375,195,"It depends\, what kind of guitar you have. If it's a Selmer-replica\, then Pure Maccaferri - that's what I put on my Eimers. And I also have a Pure Classical waiting to be installed in my nylon stringed guitar. They also have a model for flat-tops.",11375,"BBCode","2008-09-23 13:05:31"
11377,1021,"Hi Cantzon\,\
\
I noticed your location is in South Korea\, and I am actually planning on going to a friends wedding there in May of 09.  I wanted to ask you is there any Django music in Korea? I am a GJ guitar player from Michigan\, USA\, and would love to see some Django and possibly jam with Korean musicians.\
\
Thanks in advance for any info\,\
\
Tim",11377,"BBCode","2008-09-23 15:27:25"
11378,1021,"Hi Cantzon\,\
\
I noticed your location is in South Korea\, and I am actually planning on going to a friends wedding there in May of 09.  I wanted to ask you is there any Django music in Korea? I am a GJ guitar player from Michigan\, USA\, and would love to see some Django and possibly jam with Korean musicians.\
\
Thanks in advance for any info\,\
\
Tim",11378,"BBCode","2008-09-23 15:27:25"
11379,1234,"I'm in Jeju Do. There is no gypsy jazz at all here. You may find something in Seoul or Busan.\
\
Where else are you traveling in Asia?",11377,"BBCode","2008-09-23 16:58:50"
11382,431,"I've had a few interested parties\, but it hasn't sold yet.\
\
Carl",11382,"BBCode","2008-09-23 22:41:19"
11383,934,"I went to the site and didn't see anything called pure Macc??",11371,"BBCode","2008-09-23 14:32:24"
11384,195,"For some reason they chose to spell it with one [i]c[/i] only:\
[url=http://www.kksound.com/puremacaferri.html]http://www.kksound.com/puremacaferri.html[/url]\
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kimmo",11372,"BBCode","2008-09-23 22:58:44"
11385,126,"Hmmm. Interesting indeed about the ebay unit. I noticed that it said three channels but thought that was a mistake; I didn't know the new ones were three.\
Say\, perhaps know the violinist Phil Bloch from Brattleboro. I play with him in Hot Club of Portland (Maine that is)\
\
Mike",11368,"BBCode","2008-09-23 18:54:23"
11386,1713,"Hi Mike\,\
\
Yes\, I know Phil.  Haven't run into him since Django in June.  I didn't know you played with the Hot Club of Portland--were you with them in Brattleboro for the Strolling of the Heifers in June?  Saw the band at the festival and later at the Hooker Dunham Theater\, great sound!  I'm a fan of gj and play guitar mainly to help me practice singing\, which is the main thing I do. \
\
As for the Unico\, it has gone from 4 to 3 channels\, I think Line Out is out\, which may be how they shaved a few pounds off of it.  I've been looking for the best small amp to use for vocals in small clubs\, the Unico is better than the AER or Jazzkat for this\, but I'd like to go with the AI/RE setup for more power and less weight.  Anyway\, good to hear from you and I look forward to hearing you guys again sometime.\
\
Best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",11369,"BBCode","2008-09-24 03:05:31"
11389,126,"Mark\,\
I was not at that gig. I am mostly rhythm player\, and they did it as trio.\
I was also at Django in June for\, like three days\, but left on Friday.\
\
Mike Arciero",11368,"BBCode","2008-09-24 04:39:35"
11390,195,"For some reason they chose to spell it with one [i]c[/i] only:\
[url=http://www.kksound.com/puremacaferri.html]http://www.kksound.com/puremacaferri.html[/url]\
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kimmo",11375,"BBCode","2008-09-23 22:58:44"
11392,126,"Okay- Now I remember speaking with someone at Django in June about a Hot Club concert in Burlington. It was probably you. We were outside and Phil had been jamming. I may or may not have been playing; cant remember\
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Mike",11368,"BBCode","2008-09-24 08:39:09"
11393,1234,"I'm in Jeju Do. There is no gypsy jazz at all here. You may find something in Seoul or Busan.\
\
Where else are you traveling in Asia?",11393,"BBCode","2008-09-23 16:58:50"
11394,1021,"Actually\, I haven't decided yet\, I am going to buy my ticket soon though.  I wanted to see Tokyo\, maybe Hong Kong or Thailand.  I have always wanted to see China\, however\, I think I'll make that a seperate trip for the future. Any suggestions?",11377,"BBCode","2008-09-24 09:40:25"
11397,1021,"Actually\, I haven't decided yet\, I am going to buy my ticket soon though.  I wanted to see Tokyo\, maybe Hong Kong or Thailand.  I have always wanted to see China\, however\, I think I'll make that a seperate trip for the future. Any suggestions?",11378,"BBCode","2008-09-24 09:40:25"
11398,1234,"I would go to \
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Korea\
Seoul\
Jeju Do\
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China\
Shanghai\
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Japan\
Tokyo\
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I live in Jeju Do. It's very pretty. If you make it down here I can show you around.\
\
Shanghai is less than a two hour flight from here.\
\
One thing you should know... Korea\, Japan\, and China are completely different... much more different from each other than USA\, Mexico\, and Canada.\
\
So while you are over here you should try to go to each.\
\
I haven't been to Thailand but I'm not sure it's safe right now. They are having some political problems.\
\
Japan and Korea are extremely safe and there is no crime at all.\
\
China\, you need to be careful. It's a much poorer country and there is a lot of crime.  I had my wallet stolen during my last visit.\
\
Shanghai is still worth seeing\, especially right now. China is undergoing some dramatic changes. I think it's actually a bit better than when I went because they shut down a bunch of the factories for the Olympics and para-Olympics.\
\
When I went I had serious problems with the air.\
\
I live here:\
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[url=http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php]http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php[/url]\
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Before you come to asia let me know your plan. I have friends in Seoul and Tokyo. I also know some good inexpensive hotels. I can giv you an idea of what to see and maybe even arrange to have some English speakers help you get around.\
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Bye-\
John",11377,"BBCode","2008-09-24 10:47:55"
11399,11,"thanks.  i would love to know how much you are able to sell it for and so after you sell it i would love to know but no worries if you don't want to share that info...   they are awesome guitars I think... don't be afraid to get as much for it as you can...",11374,"BBCode","2008-09-24 09:59:08"
11401,1234,"I would go to \
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Korea\
Seoul\
Jeju Do\
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China\
Shanghai\
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Japan\
Tokyo\
\
I live in Jeju Do. It's very pretty. If you make it down here I can show you around.\
\
Shanghai is less than a two hour flight from here.\
\
One thing you should know... Korea\, Japan\, and China are completely different... much more different from each other than USA\, Mexico\, and Canada.\
\
So while you are over here you should try to go to each.\
\
I haven't been to Thailand but I'm not sure it's safe right now. They are having some political problems.\
\
Japan and Korea are extremely safe and there is no crime at all.\
\
China\, you need to be careful. It's a much poorer country and there is a lot of crime.  I had my wallet stolen during my last visit.\
\
Shanghai is still worth seeing\, especially right now. China is undergoing some dramatic changes. I think it's actually a bit better than when I went because they shut down a bunch of the factories for the Olympics and para-Olympics.\
\
When I went I had serious problems with the air.\
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I live here:\
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[url=http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php]http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php[/url]\
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Before you come to asia let me know your plan. I have friends in Seoul and Tokyo. I also know some good inexpensive hotels. I can giv you an idea of what to see and maybe even arrange to have some English speakers help you get around.\
\
Bye-\
John",11393,"BBCode","2008-09-24 10:47:55"
11402,457,"Hi Eddy --\
\
I will not be able to make it to DFNW but was wondering if you would be willing to ship a pin to me in Montreal (I would pay for the pin and shipping\, or course)? I can do Paypal\, Money Order\, Cash\, whatever you prefer and is easiest for you.\
\
Let me know.\
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Thanks in advance\,\
Patrick Daigle",11402,"BBCode","2008-09-24 16:09:57"
11404,767,"I'll be there Friday. My brother Steve will be there as well. We're staying at the fairgrounds. Give me a call 253-820-5197. I'll have a brainload of Sebastian Giniaux stuff to try out in the various Djams.",11404,"BBCode","2008-09-24 21:09:41"
11406,934,"Thanks dude",11371,"BBCode","2008-09-24 11:30:50"
11417,726,"Hi Charlie I'm at my stopover in Vancouver. Great to chat with you. Wish we had more time. Let's schmooz more next time. It was great to meet your daughter too! What a fun experience for the whole family! \
\
Do keep in touch. Thanks for your message. Who knows\, I may make it out to your neck of the woods one of these days too :)\
\
Cheers!\
\
Doug\
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PS- Also my personal email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:masidao@aol.com\">masidao@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",8395,"BBCode","2008-09-29 10:33:44"
11419,767,"I'll be there Friday. My brother Steve will be there as well. We're staying at the fairgrounds. Give me a call 253-820-5197. I'll have a brainload of Sebastian Giniaux stuff to try out in the various Djams.",11419,"BBCode","2008-09-24 21:09:41"
11423,504,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I watched the you tube videos of Adrian playing your guitar\, it sounds absolutely fantastic and your website looks great as well (well the first page so far ha). Thanks for your advice. I'm going with solid Peruvian walnut for the back\, sides\, neck and then going for Alaskan yellow cedar for the top braced with (red spruce) and cedar braced for the back.  Would you happen to know whats a good thickness for the soundboard\, I know you have to leave it a little thicker than spruce.\
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I was also wondering how you got that walnut(solid) and cedar guitar so light at 3.09lbs. I would've figured the laminate would be lighter\, but solid walnut. \
\
Thanks Bob\,\
\
All the best\,\
\
Daniel",11423,"BBCode","2008-09-30 08:38:33"
11426,70,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
It was great to finally meet you and have a chance to play together\, regardless of how late it was. I'm sorry we didn't more of a chance to play\
over the last couple of days.\
\
You are welcome here 24/7.\
\
Have a great time in Portland!\
\
Talk to you soon\
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Troy",11426,"BBCode","2008-09-30 11:05:30"
11427,135,"Hi Mike\,\
\
I might be able to buy the guitar today from you if you can come down on the price to $1500. \
\
Does it have French or American style fret markers? \
\
Can you give a 48 hour trial period?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Alex Simon\
(646) 303-2342",11427,"BBCode","2008-09-30 11:15:39"
11428,406,"Howzit Phil!  \
    I'm coming up to Djangofest NW for the first time. I'm excited!  While I've been a professional guitarist all my life gypsy djazz has been my passion and I consider myself a baby djazzer! After 5 1/2 years I left Mamma Mia and began a new guitar position in the show Le Reve at the Wynn here in Vegas.  This happened right after England and it's been crazy busy.  Other than a few gigs with my Hot Club LV I've not had the chance to play much gypsy djazz since England.  \
     \
Having said that I'm raring to djam and would love to hook up with you at DjangoFest.  I have a room in Mulkiteo\, and will be going back and forth. Maybe I can park my car at your pad\, and walk to the venues etc? Unless there's an abundance of safe parking around then no hassle.  I have no feel for Whidbey\, although I actually think I played a gig there in the 80's!\
     \
Also I can't make Friday's first 3:00 pm show that's part of my weekend pass.  WICA said I can give my ticket for the performance away to somebody.  I just have to let them know who.  If you don't have a tix it's yours if you want it.  Maybe you know somebody? Anyway it's short notice but I thought I'd throw it your way. \
   \
My number is 702-768-4698 and my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mundo@flynhawaiian.com\">mundo@flynhawaiian.com</a><!-- e --> or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hotclublasvegas.com\">info@hotclublasvegas.com</a><!-- e -->\
   \
 Hope all's well and I'll see you at DFNW!!!",11428,"BBCode","2008-09-25 00:05:26"
11431,126,"At this point\, I am not really willing to lower the price. That could change at some point though.\
The guitar has American fret markers. I would probably give trial period to people on this forum. \
\
Also\, I may be in NYC part of this weekend and may be possible to bring the guitar\, though not sure about that at this point. \
\
Mike",11431,"BBCode","2008-09-30 12:48:04"
11432,726,"Hi Troy I just wanted to say it was a pleasure hanging out with you and jamming with you this past week. Thanks so much for your hospitality during the festival and having my friends and I over to jam. Also thanks for the use of your internet connection\, haha! \
\
I don't have to say anything regarding what a great time everybody had but I'm glad we got to hang and check out each other's Favino's! We'll have to wait until next year I guess for a photo shoot with the guitars. Oh well. \
\
I really enjoyed your playing in the jam and on the stage man\, real nice! Take care of yourself and do keep in touch. My email is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:masidao@aol.com\">masidao@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Also my myspace is: [url=http://www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist]www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist[/url]\
\
See you soon!\
\
Doug",11432,"BBCode","2008-09-30 13:19:31"
11435,504,"Hi Enrique\,\
\
How's everything going\, your My-space has some great recordings! I always thought it was cool how you brother played sax in the group too. It changes things up a bit.  I myself have been practicing a little rhythm here and there\, but not as much as I would like since I took a break from gypsy jazz this summer to play some Brazilian music.  I'm excited because I'm about to start building myself a d-hole.\
\
How's everything going on your end? Purchased any new guitars? Let me know if you ever come back to California again.\
\
Hope all is well\,\
\
All the best\,\
\
Daniel",11435,"BBCode","2008-09-30 08:43:45"
11437,252,"I'm really looking forward to hearing Mathew's guitar open up. It is built really really close to the prototype. I tightened the upper mids just a little to give him clarity when he digs in and does that hard \"Schmitt-like\" up the neck comping to accentuate solo intros/outros. The prototype gets a little boxy when pushed really hard in the upper midrange. Other than that - the bass was pretty much 'same as' and it should take on the treble nuances of the prototype as the lacquer hardens and it gets played.\
\
Man\, you did yourself proud trading 8's with Mimi Fox. You didn't back down\, and you didn't fall back on licks & tricks which is what most people do when they trade lines with monster players. You hung it out there and played original thoughtful stuff at the top of your game and it came through really really well. I think two of the highlights of the show for me were you trading lines with Mimi (first show - I wasn't there for the second show - was selling guitars) and Gonzalo's dedication song to his Grandmother at the second show (at the school) There was a lot of jaw dropping playing\, but those were the two times in the festival where a musician jumped off a cliff and said: \"Man\, this is either going to end in applause or a resounding splat - but here I am with nothing held back.\" and as it turned out - both of you nailed it. When a musician takes a real chance on stage it pulls the audience in - nobody knows how it's going to turn out and so everyone gets \"in the moment\" ... the audience comes along for the ride. One of the other highlights of the show also came from your neck of the woods. Paul Mehling's tone on that early Dupont... holy cow.  It's Selmer. Period. Next time I come to the bay area he said he'd let me take a look at his guitar and show me how he mics and EQs and such.",10031,"BBCode","2008-09-30 18:05:19"
11438,252,"Yep\, a gent in upstate NY is now gigging it. Good guitar - it was tight at first but opened very nicely. European spruce is like that.",11438,"BBCode","2008-09-30 18:06:24"
11439,72,"i don't see your listing in the Djangobooks.com classifieds?  Where did I see your listing\, as I can't seem to find it?!  Thanks.\
\
Larry",10928,"BBCode","2008-07-31 18:50:45"
11440,1544,"I was looking through messages and found this. I still have the guitar for sale. I have not been very active in selling it. But I shall start advertising soon.\
\
Cheers\
Michael\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mgtraveler@yahoo.com\">mgtraveler@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",11440,"BBCode","2008-09-30 18:38:16"
11443,1544,"Emicad\
\
Buon giorno\, \
\
Thanks for the response. My name is Michael. I'm a beginner guitar player that started late in life. (50's) \
\
I'll be spending a few days in Rome with my girlfriend. It would be very nice to see some local live music in Rome. Gypsy jazz would nice but any good bands will do.\
\
you can e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mgtraveler@yahoo.com\">mgtraveler@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Django fan\
\
dhole",11443,"BBCode","2008-09-30 10:14:11"
11445,1489,"Hey Michael\,\
Ryan Flaherty here. I didn't get a chance to say bye to you... it was really nice to meet you after the show on Saturday. I had to run because the peeps I was with had to go back to the main land and we were all jet lagged\, so I was sort of out of it. Hope you had a great time at the fest. I truly enjoyed the concert on Saturday night.\
Hope to meet you again someday.\
Take care\,\
Ryan",11445,"BBCode","2008-10-01 10:08:24"
11446,9,"Hey Ryan...yes\, nice to meet you as well! I'm sure we'll meet again...\
\
'm",11446,"BBCode","2008-10-01 10:28:41"
11447,58,"Hi Mario:\
\
I saw you in the drugstore\, with the Rosenbergs. I felt terrible that they were sick on arrival. I'm a doctor\, and was there writing a prescription for a guy from Portland\, but I didn't have a cure for the common cold!\
\
How did Stochelo like the Park guitar he played?\
\
Charlie",11447,"BBCode","2008-10-01 13:08:42"
11450,1523,"Hi ! \
\
You could/should have asked for a  picture or whatever\, they're really  nice guys. Actually Nous'che had a sore throat  (in french \"Angine\")  and me too to a lesser extent\, both from the plane's  air conditioned...\
\
Stochelo liked it a lot\, otherwise he wouldn't have played it. We had 6 guitars tro choose from and  that was the one to make him  say \"I KEEP THIS ONE\" immediatly. I  Gave all that feedback to Shelley Park of course. It was a \"modèle élan\" \, long scale.\
\
See you next time\, we'll be back !",11447,"BBCode","2008-10-01 13:13:35"
11451,1523,"Hi ! \
\
You could/should have asked for a  picture or whatever\, they're really  nice guys. Actually Nous'che had a sore throat  (in french \"Angine\")  and me too to a lesser extent\, both from the plane's  air conditioned...\
\
Stochelo liked it a lot\, otherwise he wouldn't have played it. We had 6 guitars tro choose from and  that was the one to make him  say \"I KEEP THIS ONE\" immediatly. I  Gave all that feedback to Shelley Park of course. It was a \"modèle élan\" \, long scale.\
\
See you next time\, we'll be back !",11451,"BBCode","2008-10-01 13:13:35"
11453,252,"Cool - yes <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bob@hologuitar.com\">bob@hologuitar.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
That would be fantastic. I didn't get enough jam time this year and didn't even take one picture - only a few cellphone videos.",11438,"BBCode","2008-10-01 16:20:23"
11456,311,"Hello Daniel\,\
Thanks for your message. Things are well here\, we've been playing more and more. Right now we're taking a one month break because my brother's in Spain.\
I'm glad you like the tunes in our myspace! I'll be taking them down and putting new ones soon\, i posted a few acoustic recording on the international section of this forum\, just the band rehearsing we're preparing to record a demo and small pressing CD.\
\
I haven't purchased any new gear\, I'm happy with what I have now... I'd sure love one of the new Busatos by Dupont though!\
\
Good luck building your guitar\, be sure to post some pics and sound samples on the forum when you're done.\
\
Good to hear from you.\
All my best\,\
Enrique.",6411,"BBCode","2008-10-01 19:13:07"
11459,139,"email sent yesterday\
cheers",11459,"BBCode","2008-10-01 23:21:48"
11460,1558,"Hi Austin\,\
\
Could you PM or email me back with the price you're looking for?  This is a gorgeous instrument.  I don't know your timeframe but I am interested.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill\
\
PS\
My work email here at my daygig (temporary) is: \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:WBarnes@bottomline.com\">WBarnes@bottomline.com</a><!-- e -->",11460,"BBCode","2008-10-02 06:39:16"
11461,1558,"Hi Austin\,\
\
Could you PM or email me back with the price you're looking for?  This is a gorgeous instrument.  I don't know your timeframe but I am interested.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill\
\
PS\
My work email here at my daygig (temporary) is: \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:WBarnes@bottomline.com\">WBarnes@bottomline.com</a><!-- e -->",11461,"BBCode","2008-10-02 06:39:16"
11472,1523,"This is Ivan here... \
\
Thanks so much for the guitars... and the talk about the oldies that are  the source and inspiration for today's luthiers' work...\
\
I really had a fine time there\, and  it was  truly a pleasure to  meet  people like you. \
I posted  quite a few videos on my youtube channel\, and  the latest ones are  closing up on your guitars... Not an official endorsement of course but  these'll be handy for a portfolio of yours when you wish to show anyone interested how the can  sound...  Don't repost them  on the web but feel free to show them in private  to your clients\, past and future !!! \
\
That guitar Stochelo is playing at left  really pierced my ears sometimes that afternoon when he really got into it.  :shock: \
\
Choti : [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNbYHkpGxhE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNbYHkpGxhE[/url]\
\
La Gitane : [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPS3PvAV6EY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPS3PvAV6EY[/url]\
\
Ou es-tu mon amour with Sébastien on the Holo :  [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCgE9E-rJPk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCgE9E-rJPk[/url]\
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Onstage : [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIOZccZ0sOY&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIOZccZ0 ... re=related[/url]\
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Etc\, etc... [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/MarioMaccaferriRules]http://www.youtube.com/user/MarioMaccaferriRules[/url]\
\
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Cheers my  friend !",11472,"BBCode","2008-10-02 13:16:02"
11473,252,"Thank you so much for posting those videos. I will point to them but not repost them. I would love to have the high quality versions someday for my home theater\, but.... WOW  thank you thank you thank you.\
\
Yes\, it's a loud little guitar. It was an expiriment in how light a guitar can be. I wanted to get it under 1300 grams and it finished at 1360 grams. Busato did a few very light guitars - I have one - it's amazing - so I tried it using classical guitar techniques and advice from Mathieu to make it. The Busato's tone is fatter\, but the gypsies love that loud little guitar! Maybe it will mellow in time.\
\
It was great talking with you about the old builders. It has turned out to be such a wonderful thing deciding to completely toss aside my career and do this instead. Perhaps my parents would want me to stay with my career\, but really - this feels like something that needs to be done. Someday all these wonderful old instruments will be owned by collectors or damaged and rebuilt and nothing will survive to reveal what the old ones were like - they will only be in stories and old recordings. I haven't played many of the small European builders' guitars - but of the ones available in America\, I've only seen the Dupont VR and Olivier Marin which made me think: \"Hey\, this guy is really trying to bring the voice back. Progress is good\, and I understand that builders want to have their own voices\, but we can't lose the old voices - because no one has yet improved upon them. \
\
Again\, Ivan - thank you so much - for everything.\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bob@hologuitar.com\">bob@hologuitar.com</a><!-- e --> so you can reach me directly whenever you want to.\
\
-Bob",11473,"BBCode","2008-10-02 18:30:33"
11477,1713,"Hi\,\
I'm interested if you still have the book\
thanks\,\
Mark A",11477,"BBCode","2008-10-03 10:56:01"
11478,796,"You can email me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:million_dollar_handshake@hotmail.com\">million_dollar_handshake@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
-Ryan",11478,"BBCode","2008-10-03 10:45:47"
11481,796,"It's yours if ya want it. It's like new and autographed. Id sell it for $40 + $5 shipping within the US (media mail thru USPS). I do accept paypal or cashiers check / money order.\
-Ryan",11481,"BBCode","2008-10-03 12:22:48"
11489,1789,"Hi Michael I am just checking in to see if you got my Cashiers check for the GJ-10\, if you guys picked one out for me and if the setup work has begun on it yet.\
\
No rush\, I am just getting a feel for where things are and making sure all was okay with the Cashiers check.\
\
Hope all is good with you.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Lister Coleman.",11489,"BBCode","2008-10-04 17:25:25"
11490,9,"Hi Lister...yes\, we got the check! Thanks. Josh is working through a bunch of orders and should be shipping yours in about 2 weeks.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",11490,"BBCode","2008-10-04 18:35:15"
11493,1789,"I'm really looking forward to it.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Lister.",11489,"BBCode","2008-10-04 19:21:18"
11495,1544,"I was looking through messages and found this. I still have the guitar for sale. I have not been very active in selling it. But I shall start advertising soon.\
\
Cheers\
Michael\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mgtraveler@yahoo.com\">mgtraveler@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",11495,"BBCode","2008-09-30 18:38:16"
11500,1275,"Hi Fingers\,\
\
I have a passive Schatten HFN-S2 for sale that works perfect and sounds great. I dont need it because I have 2.  If you are interested send me an email\, thanks...$74 with free shipping in the US.\
\
Dean\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deano@mailcan.com\">deano@mailcan.com</a><!-- e -->",11500,"BBCode","2008-10-05 12:08:56"
11504,1789,"Hi Dean...that's a great price on the pickup...I would have to get a preamp though and I just bought my entry level Saga ad getting the setup\, custom bridge etc and some books has wiped my out....not to mention I just bought Omnisphere...a soft synth.....for my synth guitar .....I am all out of mad money.\
\
I am going to pass at the moment.\
\
When I get ready I will see if you still have it.\
\
Thanks for letting me know.\
\
Lister.",11504,"BBCode","2008-10-05 17:35:49"
11505,504,"Hi Bill\, \
\
I hope everything is going well on your end\, and that your move/build is going well. It’s true what they say\, getting started is the most difficult part. I’m been trying to get started on building the body form out of medium density fiberboard. I’m been moving more of my tools to where I live (Irvine)  instead of back home where I’m from (LA). My Irvine place has a little wooden workbench in the garage so I’m excited to have a little workshop.  \
\
I have decided to try out some different woods for this first guitar. The top is going to be Alaskan yellow cedar with a neck and back and sides of Peruvian walnut. I plan to use red spruce for the top braces and cedar braces for the back. Lastly\, I have decided to go for solid back and sides for this first one.\
\
I was wondering for the body form\, would you have to cut out the taper from the top(fret board) to the bottom (back) near the cutaway. How the neck tapers from the top to the bottom of the heel. \
\
Thanks for all your help\, I have been trying to read and get as much information as possible. I think I have soaked up everything from this forum to music instrument makers forum.\
\
Thanks for all the help\, how’s that d-hole coming along?\
\
All the best\,\
\
Daniel",11241,"BBCode","2008-10-06 07:58:05"
11506,504,"Hi Bill\, \
\
I hope everything is going well on your end\, and that your move/build is going well. It’s true what they say\, getting started is the most difficult part. I’m been trying to get started on building the body form out of medium density fiberboard. I’m been moving more of my tools to where I live (Irvine)  instead of back home where I’m from (LA). My Irvine place has a little wooden workbench in the garage so I’m excited to have a little workshop.  \
\
I have decided to try out some different woods for this first guitar. The top is going to be Alaskan yellow cedar with a neck and back and sides of Peruvian walnut. I plan to use red spruce for the top braces and cedar braces for the back. Lastly\, I have decided to go for solid back and sides for this first one.\
\
I was wondering for the body form\, would you have to cut out the taper from the top(fret board) to the bottom (back) near the cutaway. How the neck tapers from the top to the bottom of the heel. \
\
Thanks for all your help\, I have been trying to read and get as much information as possible. I think I have soaked up everything from this forum to music instrument makers forum.\
\
Thanks for all the help\, how’s that d-hole coming along?\
\
All the best\,\
\
Daniel",11506,"BBCode","2008-10-06 07:58:05"
11509,459,"Daniel\,\
\
It sounds like you are making good progress!  As for the body form\, I'm not sure whether you are referring to a bending form or a \"mold\" that is used to keep the bent sides in shape while you glue the liners to the sides and the top and back on.  I'll assume you're referring to the outside mold that surrounds the sides and holds them in shape:  As you no doubt have found out\, the mold is usually made in 2 halves that can be separated from one another\, and also have provision for locking them together during the build.  Usually\, the non-cutaway side fits in the mold cut to exact length\, and the cutaway side is left long at the neckblock\, fitting into a notch cut into the mold for that purpose.  What I do is to make that notch wide enough to accommodate the side that has been bent to follow the taper of the heel; the mold itself doesn't follow that taper.\
\
I hope this explains it clearly and that you can follow my explanation!  If this doesn't answer your question or if you can't figure out what the hell I'm talking about\, just write and let me know.\
\
Oh\, and you might not have thought of it\, but the untrimmed cutaway side at the neck will be \"crooked\"--the top edge of the side will point slightly toward the back because of the compound curve of the cutaway.  This can be utilized\, since the side will have to be contoured to fit the arch of the top over the cutaway portion.  i.e. the top edge of the side will need to rise from the junction with the neck to the deepest part of the cutaway\, then gradually fall towards the \"horn\" of the cutaway. From that point it runs straight to the tail of the guitar.\
\
Let me know if you have questions.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",11241,"BBCode","2008-10-06 19:34:15"
11511,1793,"Hi Michael\, \
\
Quick question. Will you be at the Django festival in New Mexico later this month? \
\
I am coming over from the UK\, and was going to buy Gypsy Rhythm\, and was seeing if this might be a chance to avoid shipping fees! \
\
Andy",11511,"BBCode","2008-10-07 04:05:51"
11512,9,"Hi Andy...sorry\, I won't be there.\
\
'm",11512,"BBCode","2008-10-07 07:53:39"
11513,459,"Daniel\,\
\
It sounds like you are making good progress!  As for the body form\, I'm not sure whether you are referring to a bending form or a \"mold\" that is used to keep the bent sides in shape while you glue the liners to the sides and the top and back on.  I'll assume you're referring to the outside mold that surrounds the sides and holds them in shape:  As you no doubt have found out\, the mold is usually made in 2 halves that can be separated from one another\, and also have provision for locking them together during the build.  Usually\, the non-cutaway side fits in the mold cut to exact length\, and the cutaway side is left long at the neckblock\, fitting into a notch cut into the mold for that purpose.  What I do is to make that notch wide enough to accommodate the side that has been bent to follow the taper of the heel; the mold itself doesn't follow that taper.\
\
I hope this explains it clearly and that you can follow my explanation!  If this doesn't answer your question or if you can't figure out what the hell I'm talking about\, just write and let me know.\
\
Oh\, and you might not have thought of it\, but the untrimmed cutaway side at the neck will be \"crooked\"--the top edge of the side will point slightly toward the back because of the compound curve of the cutaway.  This can be utilized\, since the side will have to be contoured to fit the arch of the top over the cutaway portion.  i.e. the top edge of the side will need to rise from the junction with the neck to the deepest part of the cutaway\, then gradually fall towards the \"horn\" of the cutaway. From that point it runs straight to the tail of the guitar.\
\
Let me know if you have questions.\
\
all the best\,\
Bill",11242,"BBCode","2008-10-06 19:34:15"
11516,302,"Hi Bob  -\
                I'm enjoying playing my new guitar with the mojo \"reverb\" and clear tone and projecting volume.  I'd like to post an endorsement on Djangobooks\, but can you give me a description of the guitar and what to \"Call It\".   I was doing some measurements on the body and know that it is a little smaller\, less depth and toward the Selmer dimensions.\
                I know your'd like to make confirmed designs now\, so can you call this \"hybrid\" about evolved?  \
                I did some reading on wood\, and am very pleased with your use of the Madagascar Rosewood\, It is a beautiful set.\
                Thanks\,  Rocky\
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ps:  no rush on responding\, I know your busy!",11333,"BBCode","2008-10-04 19:27:27"
11518,1651,"Is it still for sale?\
\
if so I'd like to see pictures.",11518,"BBCode","2008-10-07 15:02:54"
11519,431,"Hello\,\
\
It is still available.  Could you send me your e-mail address so I can send some pictures to you?  My e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlm888@yahoo.com\">carlm888@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> \
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Best regards\,\
Carl",11519,"BBCode","2008-10-07 15:52:23"
11521,252,"You can do it either way - I put the fingerboard on the neck and attach that to the body because I don't like to muck around with the sides of the fingerboard once they're matched to the neck. The challenge in doing it my way is that you have to be really good at fitting the neck joint and getting the fingerboard to lay flat to the body so that when you do the glueup that the whole thing goes together quickly\, perfectly\, and with the exactly right amount of snuggness so that you can get it together before the wood expands with the glue's moisture and so that everything fits perfectly and tightly when it does expand and dry - then you have to let the joint rest for a couple of days before final flattening of the fingerboard surface so that all moisture is out of the joint and the wood surrounding it so it will stay stable over the years.  This way is easier if you know what you're doing but it is really unforgiving if you don't - particularly if your neck joint is a little wacky and you don't know if it'll go together smoothly. So you might consider doing neck then fingerboard on the first one. There's no easy way to do this. Well\, it's easy to do - but tough to do right.",11521,"BBCode","2008-10-07 16:05:11"
11522,252,"Hi Rocky\,\
\
Yes\, this is patterned after Josh's body outline so it'll fit in a standard gypsy jazz case. The soundboard profile and thickness is nearly identical to his though I brought the body depth\, soundhole size\, and scale length into line with the traditional Busato. The more study and work I do on these\, the more I'm convinced that the best of his work shared a few basic attributes and so I've been trending toward those aspects.\
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I have some photos of the in progress. I made this guitar in a group with Neil's and Mathieu's guitar and so two of them are group photos. Thanks - yes that was some cool wood. Most Madagascar has a fairly sedate pattern to it - like this: [url=http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2408679980043399417TRZgRM]http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo ... 9417TRZgRM[/url] but this stuff had wild contrasts so I decided to make yours & Mathieu's using it.\
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Here are some photos of the in process. The group shots are self explanatory but the backlit shot of your soundboard illustrates some of the grain / strength stuff I alluded to. The stripe in the center is mostly coloration though a bit of it is increased density. The dark stripes to the outsides are pretty much all density related - getting a lot of density/strength out there is valuable so the edges can be thinned a bit and still retain their strength which is an old classical guitar building techinque for increasing power. Also - you can see the wavy cross patterns - almost like small ripples. This is from the cross-silking / Medullary rays and it demonstrates that the wood was split properly into billets to minimize grain runout and cut properly from the billet to achieve a perfect quarter. Bottom line\, all that adds up to a maximum strength to weight ratio for the wood and consistent strength as the wood is thinned and braced. Put that together with the increased density toward the edges of the outer bout and you have a near ideal soundboard (my opinion - I'm sure all luthiers have slightly different goals when they're seeking their holy-grail tonewoods - but for these guitars with these bracing patterns and top thicknesses - stiff silky aged woods with nice density toward the periphery work really really well)",11334,"BBCode","2008-10-07 17:08:54"
11525,1234,"I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy this site and your books.  I had been playing classical and recently migrated over to gypsy jazz.\
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This style of playing is far more enjoyable to me because I really like to improvise and have always loved jazz. Your books have been a tremendous help and this site is a goldmine of material.\
\
Keep up the outstanding work.\
\
Cantzon Foster\
Jeju Do\
South Korea\
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By the way the ALD guitar you sold me is sounding better every day. It seems to be discovering that it is a guitar now and not a tree.",11525,"BBCode","2008-10-08 17:48:41"
11526,9,"Thanks for the kind words! Always good to hear to that....\
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Glad the guitar is working out well...at some point I hope to get a few more ALDs. Very nice!\
\
'm",11526,"BBCode","2008-10-08 18:11:08"
11532,846,"Hi Cigano\,\
\
\
Have u found used Gitane?\
\
I am planning to sell my Michael Collins\, the selmer style guitar.\
\
The serial no. is 103\, the one Ritary\, Andreas and Denis(previous owner) used to use in their concerts in 2006.\
\
If u wanna hear some samples of mine\, see;\
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[url=http://www.yutahirose.com/Music.htm]http://www.yutahirose.com/Music.htm[/url] \
\
Or here is the video clip Ritary playing this 103 collins guitar;\
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[url=http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/english/video4.html]http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/english/video4.html[/url]\
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Because of the exchange rate\, I am happy to sell it for $US1500 including shipping (Shipping from Australia to US costs $US300).\
\
\
Please let me know if u are itnerested (before the exhange rate goes back....). I am happy to talk about it more in detail.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Yuta",11532,"BBCode","2008-10-10 01:43:16"
11533,846,"Hi Cigano\,\
\
\
Have u found used Gitane?\
\
I am planning to sell my Michael Collins\, the selmer style guitar.\
\
The serial no. is 103\, the one Ritary\, Andreas and Denis(previous owner) used to use in their concerts in 2006.\
\
If u wanna hear some samples of mine\, see;\
\
[url=http://www.yutahirose.com/Music.htm]http://www.yutahirose.com/Music.htm[/url] \
\
Or here is the video clip Ritary playing this 103 collins guitar;\
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[url=http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/english/video4.html]http://ritaryensemble.free.fr/english/video4.html[/url]\
\
Because of the exchange rate\, I am happy to sell it for $US1500 including shipping (Shipping from Australia to US costs $US300).\
\
\
Please let me know if u are itnerested (before the exhange rate goes back....). I am happy to talk about it more in detail.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Yuta",9169,"BBCode","2008-10-10 01:43:16"
11534,252,"Ivan\,\
\
You might want to consolidate the web addresses for the Rosenbergs. They still have the rosenberg-trio.com address out there and it looks like it's only good for another 6 months. I checked its registration and it looks like one of the Honcoops owns it. If Mary was the owner - I'm not sure how you can transfer ownership but I suspect you might need to \"Buy\" it from the executor of the Honcoop estate (maybe her husband or the family lawyer - maybe one of the Rosenberg knows who it is). At any rate\, when these things expire\, people scoop them up and use them for advertising or try to sell them back to you for a lot of money. Probably a lot of existing webpages point to the old address so you might want to consider buying it for 5 years or so - and point it at the new address and look at the web traffic coming to it so you can find out who is linking to your old site and notify them to point to the new page. Also - you might consider buying rosenbergtrio.com for the same reason. It is not registered to anyone\, but one of these advertizers/crooks will figure that out eventually. A few years ago when Bireli Lagrene was sort of having issues with partying a bit too much (the year Stochelo played Bireli's Samois set) Bireli's web address \"lagrene.com\" expired. I couldn't get hold of Bireli or his manager to warn them so I tried to buy it and put it aside until I could reach him - but some asshole was faster than I was and bought it and now it is an advertising site so Bireli has lost \"lagrene.com\" probably forever. These are horrible people - you have to beat them because you cannot deal with them. So - maybe register therosenbergrio.com and maybe rosenbergtrio.com and re-register rosenberg-trio.com and point it all at your new site. If you consolidate things like that\, you will be unattractive to the people who hijack web names because there won't be enough left for them to steal - so they will probably leave you alone. But right now - you make a very attractive target to these people because you don't own all your \".com\" addresses and you have an old and a new site that run independently. That gives them the opportunity to make enough trouble for you to get you to pay - especially if they do any research and find that the Rosenbergs are religious... then they'll put pornography up on the old site to try to force you to buy it back. That happened to me when I worked for Intel. Some guy bought 'pentium.com' when we launched the pentium processor... he put porn on the site and we had to buy it for a lot of money. Theyr'e not nice people.  Here's the registration information for the old site.\
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Version 6.3 4/3/2002",11534,"BBCode","2008-10-10 15:45:11"
11536,252,"Your assessment about fretting prior to fingerboard installation is spot on. When I first read Michael's book and saw that and about half a dozen other things I thought. \"Geez this guy is a crappy luthier.\" But the more I thought about it - it became clear that he wasn't writing a book to show people how HE makes guitars... but rather he was writing a book to show people how THEY can make their FIRST guitar without much in the way of tools or experience. If he actually makes his guitars as he shows in that book I'll eat my shirt. He should have called it the \"Dead simple method for making a gypsy guitar using commonly available tools.\" Viewed from that perspective\, it makes a whole lot more sense... all except for a few of the things where he's advocating that you get your fingers up close to router blades and tablesaw blades. I'm not sure why he did that - sure\, those are simple ways to get the job done - but also very dangerous. Getting your fingers anywhere near router bits and tablesaw blades is a really good way to wind up with hands that look like Django's hands... or worse. Still\, it's a good book all-in-all. It takes some very complex things and breaks them down into (admittedly oversimplified) steps so you can have success the first time. Then\, being a smart person you'll think through it and study more luthiery technique and develop a more advanced building style. I think that's a much better scenario than getting completely 'owned' on your first guitar and having a miserable time doing it and giving it up forever.",11521,"BBCode","2008-10-10 15:59:56"
11538,1806,"[quote=\"Jim Schaller\"]:? Attending Django in June was awesome\, although I couldn't really hang at the time with the other players.  Friends of mine have the band Babik in Buffalo.  Needless to say\, I have been working my butt off since then.  I have 4 picks.. a bone pick\, the button\, an acetate wegen and another rhythm pick.  After reading various posts on the subject\, it was said that Django's main pick was probably like the button.  You mean to say that he could actually play lead with this thing??  And although I know speed isn't everything\, after listening to some of the greatest players (i.e. The Rosenbergs\, Joscho Stephan\, Robin Nolan\, Michael Horowitz\, etc.) I just can't imagine getting the speed with say the wegen acetate pick....it just seems too thick.  Or is this just a technique and practice issue.  Perhaps I'm being just impatient being that I've only been playing Gypsy Jazz for 4 months.  By the way\, loved Michael's book \"gypsy picking\"\, and I have \" gypsy fire\"....maybe that's where I'll start getting some of the speed I'm looking for??  Or can anyone recommend something that will help with the speed and accuracy thing in addition to the 2 plus hours a day I practice.[/quote]",11538,"BBCode","2008-10-11 08:07:09"
11539,1721,"Yeah\, I really\, really want to go\, but I haven't worked out the logistics of it yet.  I'd love to see John Jorgenson and the Rosenberg Trio\, and of course any excuse to get up to Whidbey is great.  If I don't go this year\, I'll go in the future.\
\
Did you know that 91.3 plays a Gitane set every Wednesday morning\, around 10 a.m.?  The DJ always starts off with a Django Rheinhardt song.  My only complaint is that it's only about 20 minutes usually.  And that it's only once a week.  Oops\, two complaints!\
\
Cheers\,\
Annette",11174,"BBCode","2008-08-27 15:04:05"
11540,181,"Hi Elva\,\
\
Just a heads up that Sebastien is playing a few shows in the SF bay area in early october:\
\
October 1 - 8pm\
142 Throckmorton\
Mill Valley\, CA\
[url=http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=862]http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/e ... ventid=862[/url]\
\
October 3 - 9pm SHARP (special 1 hour set)\
Club Deluxe\
on Haight and Ashbury\
San Francisco\, CA\
\
October 4 - 9pm\
with Panique Quartet opening\
the Rite Spot Cafe\
17th and Folsom\
San Francisco\, CA",11540,"BBCode","2008-09-15 14:31:50"
11541,332,"Hi Vic\,\
      Thanks\, but I just moved to Seattle in August.  I did see Sebastian at the DJNW--they were great as were The Rosenberg Trio\, Gonzalo and John Jorgenson.\
\
--Elva",11316,"BBCode","2008-10-11 22:45:39"
11542,332,"Thanks Annette.  I haven't been on the forum since before your message.  I did go to the DJNW and had a great time.  I think Gonzalo Bergara stole the show\, but the Rosenberg Trio\, Sebastian G. Trio and John Jorgenson were great as well.\
\
--Elva",11165,"BBCode","2008-10-11 22:48:27"
11544,332,"Hi Vic\,\
      Thanks\, but I just moved to Seattle in August.  I did see Sebastian at the DJNW--they were great as were The Rosenberg Trio\, Gonzalo and John Jorgenson.\
\
--Elva",11544,"BBCode","2008-10-11 22:45:39"
11546,9,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
I'm not looking for any trades\, but I'd be willing to consign the guitar for you if you'd like.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",11546,"BBCode","2008-10-12 12:30:02"
11550,9,"All you need to do is send me the guitar and decide on a price. Then I'll put it up for sale. There's a 20% commission.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",11546,"BBCode","2008-10-12 12:40:16"
11553,332,"Thanks Annette.  I haven't been on the forum since before your message.  I did go to the DJNW and had a great time.  I think Gonzalo Bergara stole the show\, but the Rosenberg Trio\, Sebastian G. Trio and John Jorgenson were great as well.\
\
--Elva",11167,"BBCode","2008-10-11 22:48:27"
11554,172,"hi ryan\, it's kevin from seattle\
\
I'll take those dvd's.  Send me your address or give a call 206 427 6669.  I'll send a check.  sorry about your tendon.  \
\
-kevin connor",11554,"BBCode","2008-10-12 19:44:38"
11555,172,"hi ryan\, it's kevin from seattle\
\
I'll take those dvd's.  Send me your address or give a call 206 427 6669.  I'll send a check.  sorry about your tendon.  \
\
-kevin connor",11555,"BBCode","2008-10-12 19:44:38"
11556,796,"I just took them out and viewed each one. It dawned on me that I no longer have the DVD cases they came in.... due to space I've just been storing DVD's in CD books. Anyway\, the booklets are on each DVD in PDF form\, so no information is missing. If you are still interested my address is:\
\
Ryan Matzen\
10229 W. Feerick Place\
Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin 53222\
\
I'd give you a call\, but it's almost 11pm! I also have a PayPal account if you would want to do it that way? That's at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:million_dollar_handshake@hotmail.com\">million_dollar_handshake@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> (my email address).\
\
Thanks\,\
-Ryan",11554,"BBCode","2008-10-12 20:55:48"
11557,796,"Howdy\,\
I was just emailing to see if you are still interested in the DVDs? I was going to call you when I got home from work\, but ended up helping out my boss with a car he's working on I just got home (it's 12:17am).\
-Ryan",11554,"BBCode","2008-10-13 22:18:46"
11558,1523,"Hey Bob\,\
\
It's funny\,  because I've been on this for the past couple of weeks.\
\
I'll keep you informed of what moves I do about all this.\
\
Thanks a LOT for all the trouble\, man\, I appreciate. and you read my mind :)\
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Merci !",11558,"BBCode","2008-10-12 12:47:23"
11559,252,"Yeah - I just went through it for my site (or soon to be a site)\
\
I got them all... hologuitar.com/net hologuitars.com/net hologuitarcompany.com/net .... but I forgot to buy my name. So\, some jerk saw that I bought a bunch of sites and so he bought BobHolo.com. Someday he'll abandon it and I'll get it back.",11559,"BBCode","2008-10-14 01:59:47"
11562,1393,"I am selling my Patenotte 256...you maybe interested. It is in excellent condition with a Josh Hegg bridge and tuner upgrade. It sounds great! dry and loud. I'm asking $1000. including shipping. Let me know if you would like more info\, pictures\, etc.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",11562,"BBCode","2008-10-14 08:28:37"
11564,563,"Ryan--\
\
I haven't played the latcho Drom\, so can't compare\, but I can highly recommend the Manouche Jazz (oval hole) and Orchestre d-hole). I have both and love them! I have a Favino\, but still play both Manouches frequently. Michael Horowitz played my model Jazz at Django in June in '07 and said it was a really good one. And earlier\, he posted that he thought the Manouches were as good as hand-made guitars costing up to $4-5K. He doesn't sell them now\, so I think he has taken a cooler tone toward them\, but trust me\, they are really good for the money. My two are early ones\, so I can't speak for the newer ones\, but Dorado really likes his\, I have heard. I think new ones are about $1900 now\, but used ones can be had for much less. \
\
I have owned two Gitanes\, including a Jorgenson\, and the Manouches are way better (better tone and better intonation up the neck). I am not fond of Dell Arte's personally\, but they are good guitars. I have just never played one I like. \
\
Anyway\, good luck with your search. If you need opinions\, please feel free to call me at (856)983-3619. Too bad you can't get up to the New York/Philly area. Someone up here has everything\, pretty much. It's pretty easy to play a model before you buy it.",11564,"BBCode","2008-10-14 11:24:11"
11569,1523,"Oh shit... Some guy bought BobHolo.com ??\
\
These people are nuts...\
\
Well I've bought therosenbergtrio.com yesterday\, and the others are still registered so I have to wait... Hopefully I'll  think of it in the right time.\
\
Thanks a lot for your help !\
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ivan.\
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ps Denis told me he kept the F-hole (\"F-Holo\" !)  guitar you had brought in DFNW ? Nice one\, I wish  I had the money to buy this kind of thing on an impulse\, I'd have snatched it :)\
\
I've yet to learn guitar beforehand \, though...",11569,"BBCode","2008-10-14 02:11:12"
11570,252,"Haha... yep they are nuts. He sort of did me a favor though - he made me think. So I trademarked \"Holo\" and now no one can use it for musical instruments except me. So\, if he ever puts anything about guitars up there he'll be in trouble.\
\
Dennis is just recording on the guitar. I didn't want to sell it. I finished it as my father in law was dying and I wrote stuff on the inside of it... that guitar is a little too personal to sell\, but Dennis really wanted to record on it. The FHolo :) cool.\
\
You can get Domain monitoring services. Godaddy.com offers them - I'm sure others do too. $20 and they will monitor the address so that the second it comes up for sale they buy it for you. It's sort of like \"Snipe\" on Ebay.\
\
my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bob@hologuitar.com\">bob@hologuitar.com</a><!-- e -->",11559,"BBCode","2008-10-14 12:52:05"
11574,1393,"I am selling my Patenotte 256...you maybe interested. It is in excellent condition with a Josh Hegg bridge and tuner upgrade. It sounds great! dry and loud. I'm asking $1000. including shipping. Let me know if you would like more info\, pictures\, etc.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",11574,"BBCode","2008-10-14 08:28:37"
11576,1782,"Michael\,\
   I will need a bigtone pickup.  I presume some of the indivudal nuances of the instrument do not translate when amplified.  Do these nuances/quality thereof differ as much as the cost b/w the DellArte Pigalle and ther Manouche Latcho Drome 101-0.\
Ryan",11576,"BBCode","2008-10-14 14:48:02"
11577,9,"I wouldn't buy the Pigalle...it's OK but just doesn't have the volume and there are often issues with the neck. The Latcho Drom is far better....that would be my choice. A far better guitar amplified or unamplified.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",11577,"BBCode","2008-10-14 14:49:54"
11581,1782,"Michael\,\
Very well\, I trust your judgement.  I'd like to purchase the MLD101-0  w/ bigtone in the very near future ( I get paid tommorrow ).  What can you do for me and what are your recommendations?  I'll need to invest  in a case. What's the turnaround like on guitars\, I know it's very quick otherwise.\
Ryan",11581,"BBCode","2008-10-14 15:07:37"
11582,9,"Hi Ryan\,\
\
I have a golden gate deluxe case which is perfect. It's $95.\
\
Josh\, our tech\, will install the bigtone. He's a bit busy right now so there\
s probably a 2-3 week for the install. OK?\
\
You can order here:\
\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--Manouche-Latcho-Drom-OR-101-Oval-Hole-Laminated-Indian-Rosewood-back-and-sides-14-Fret-Guitar-Asian-made-for-DELL%27ARTE--manouche-or-101-latchodrom.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... odrom.html[/url]\
\
Just check the boxes for the bigtone and deluxe golden gate case.\
\
This is a great guitar...I think you'll be really happy with it. It's well worth the $.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Michael",11582,"BBCode","2008-10-14 15:27:21"
11584,1523,"Hey Bob :  good point : you 're a thinker\
Bad point :  too many personal guitars :)\
\
Hey I posted all those vids I shot While we were  doing the tracklist in our room and  also while there was some jamming in the dressing room backstage... all these french guys say \"ahah Olivier Marin makes wonderful guitars\, and Sébastien makes it sound real good\" :) Nope\, I said\, everything made in america\, Bob Holo... \
Get yourself a website up and running man ! It's already looking beautiful\, and I think I recognize the guitar in the back\, right ?? \
\
Thanks one more time for the   tips\, I'll  try and  backorder one or two\, maybe...\
\
cheers !!",11569,"BBCode","2008-10-14 13:42:42"
11588,1782,"Michael\,\
   I'll order the guitar as soon as you return this message.  I'd like to also order some strings though I don't know if the guitar is ball or loop end.  Could you also ensure that the instrument doesn't need a set-up before shipping? My bad experience has me weary of such an occurance.  \
Thanks for all the help\, Much respect\,\
Ryan",11581,"BBCode","2008-10-15 14:49:55"
11589,9,"Hi Ryan...the guitar is ready to go with no additional setup needed. It could be personalized for a certain type of playing....but the setup out of the box is a good Gypsy setup. So you shouldn't have any trouble.\
\
This guitar\, like most Gypsy guitars\, will take either ball or loop end. Your choice!\
\
thanks\,\
\
'm",11582,"BBCode","2008-10-15 14:52:43"
11592,252,"There's no good way to do it. You either get really good at hammering frets so you don't need any support (this is what I do - I don't recommend that you try it at first unless you want to remake your soundboard a few times ;) or rig up a piece of leather covered lead on a curved bar that goes through the hole and provides solid bounce-free backing under the place you're hammering - and take frequent breaks - fretting is harder on your hands than you might imagine - especially if you're holding a backing block in one hand and a hammer in the other. This isn't just a Selmer problem either. You can buy things like the Taylor Fret Buck or one of those $300 Stewmac fret press doohickies - many big shops do - but this is an issue for most small shops. Lung cancer from lacquer fumes and dust\, carpal tunnel syndrome from fretting and brace shaving... these are the big \"gotchas\" that the old luthiers keep warning me about. If you don't plan on making a lot of guitars you're probably OK doing whatever seems safe & prudent - maybe go the \"chunk of lead with a handle\" route - make sure to paint the surface of the lead so you don't handle it a lot - it's not good for you and it's reaaaally not good for any small children you may have around the house if they decide to teethe on it... But - it's what most hobbyist/smallshop guys do. It's a technique covered in many books.",11521,"BBCode","2008-10-15 15:19:31"
11593,252,"[quote=\"Super Mario Maccaferri\"]Hey Bob :  good point : you 're a thinker\
Bad point :  too many personal guitars :)\
\
Hey I posted all those vids I shot While we were  doing the tracklist in our room and  also while there was some jamming in the dressing room backstage... all these french guys say \"ahah Olivier Marin makes wonderful guitars\, and Sébastien makes it sound real good\" :) Nope\, I said\, everything made in america\, Bob Holo... \
Get yourself a website up and running man ! It's already looking beautiful\, and I think I recognize the guitar in the back\, right ?? \
\
Thanks one more time for the   tips\, I'll  try and  backorder one or two\, maybe...\
\
cheers !![/quote]\
\
Too many personal guitars? Is that possible? ;)\
\
Thanks for those videos and your kind words. It's wonderful that the French guys appreciate the guitars. I try to be as traditional as possible. Mathieu may bring some of my guitars to France so they can play them - perhaps at Guitare Village.\
\
The guitar on the website is a different one. It is a Busato-style I built from Redwood for a player in Seattle. I have two old Busatos and I love them both - the voices are so different.\
\
Here is a recording of the Redwood guitar on the website. Different\, isn't it?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Bob",11559,"BBCode","2008-10-15 17:02:46"
11597,431,"Hi Jeffrey\,\
\
How's the gypsy guitar search going?  My Dell'Arte Homage is still available.  If you are interested\, I'd be willing to let it go for $1800 + shipping.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",11356,"BBCode","2008-10-15 23:23:09"
11599,1138,"Salut....ma bucur sa vad inca un roman pe forumul asta...Din ce oras esti...Eu sunt din Brasov...Banuiesc k jocul Mafia te-a facut sa asculti Django...Daca vrei sa vorbim iti la nr meu de telefon si iti pot raspunde la foarte multe intrebari...\
 \
TELEFON: 0733044388 \
ID Messenger: djezzy_alexandru",11599,"BBCode","2008-10-16 09:38:44"
11601,1138,"Salut....ma bucur sa vad inca un roman pe forumul asta...Din ce oras esti...Eu sunt din Brasov...Banuiesc k jocul Mafia te-a facut sa asculti Django...Daca vrei sa vorbim iti la nr meu de telefon si iti pot raspunde la foarte multe intrebari...\
 \
TELEFON: 0733044388 \
ID Messenger: djezzy_alexandru",11601,"BBCode","2008-10-16 09:38:44"
11603,48,"Hey Alex\,\
\
Jack here\, from Djangology.net\
\
I've got an AER C60 version 2 for sale. I've had a couple years. Angelo Debarre borrowed it from me a while back - it still has his settings marked. Great sounding little amp.\
\
Contact me directly through\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:montereyjacques@gmail.com\">montereyjacques@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11603,"BBCode","2008-10-16 20:48:00"
11604,1742,"Are you the Andy from St Albans that I once played with at Abbots Langley?\
\
My name's Jake and I live in Amersham...I'm very keen on Gypsy Jazz..I run a once a month session near amersham\,but could do with more.\
Is there anything going on in your area of hertfordshire?\
\
My email   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:morley.jake@google.com\">morley.jake@google.com</a><!-- e -->",11604,"BBCode","2008-10-17 10:21:59"
11615,1742,"Are you the Andy from St Albans that I once played with at Abbots Langley?\
\
My name's Jake and I live in Amersham...I'm very keen on Gypsy Jazz..I run a once a month session near amersham\,but could do with more.\
Is there anything going on in your area of hertfordshire?\
\
My email   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:morley.jake@google.com\">morley.jake@google.com</a><!-- e -->",11615,"BBCode","2008-10-17 10:21:59"
11621,1782,"Michael\,\
  I get the impression ya'll are pretty slammed.   Like the mafia\, Djangobooks is recession proof (LOL).  Seriously \,I was wondering what \"on hold\" means and does it apply to my order.  \
Thanks for all the help and much respect\,\
Ryan",11621,"BBCode","2008-10-18 16:00:54"
11622,9,"Yes...that's your guitar on hold!\
\
Sure hope we're recession proof :D\
\
'm",11622,"BBCode","2008-10-18 16:02:57"
11624,1821,"Hi there Djangology!\
I have read some of your posts and you seem to know your way around the different brands of GJ guitars.\
\
Someone locally has a 2003 MD-50 for sale.  He bought it new with the intention of learning GJ but it just hasn't panned out.  He'd be willing to sell it to me for around $2000 US.  I went to look at it and it's MINT.  I can't judge on the sound relative to other models\, because this is the first GJ guitar I've tried (just getting into the music)\, but it sounded quite nice to me.  Comes with another bridge (higher or lower I forget).  No structural or cosmetic issues that I can use\, he stored it in its case with a humidifier its whole life.\
\
I assume this is a good price for one and that I'd be advantaged buying this used one than anything new in that price range?\
\
Look forward to your opinion/advice.\
Thanks a lot\,\
  --Robert",11624,"BBCode","2008-10-19 15:59:32"
11627,1821,"Hi there Djangology!\
I have read some of your posts and you seem to know your way around the different brands of GJ guitars.\
\
Someone locally has a 2003 MD-50 for sale.  He bought it new with the intention of learning GJ but it just hasn't panned out.  He'd be willing to sell it to me for around $2000 US.  I went to look at it and it's MINT.  I can't judge on the sound relative to other models\, because this is the first GJ guitar I've tried (just getting into the music)\, but it sounded quite nice to me.  Comes with another bridge (higher or lower I forget).  No structural or cosmetic issues that I can use\, he stored it in its case with a humidifier its whole life.\
\
I assume this is a good price for one and that I'd be advantaged buying this used one than anything new in that price range?\
\
Look forward to your opinion/advice.\
Thanks a lot\,\
  --Robert",11627,"BBCode","2008-10-19 15:59:32"
11628,11,"that is a great price for a MD-50.   there is a lot of variation in those Dupont MD-50s.  Some of them are clearly better than others\, especially some of the recent ones: 2007 & 2008.   that is why I have always promised myself to play a guitar in person before i buy another one.\
\
$2000 is an awesome price though.   it seems like any dupont would be worth that.\
\
gypsy guitars usually will never get a humidity crack until after they are about 15 years old at least and so you dont really need to worry about the humidity of it \, at least for now\, especially if you dont live in an extreme environment ( &lt;30% humidity)\
\
not much else i can say.  it takes 5+ years of playing all sorts of gypsy guitars before you will know what you really like.",11624,"BBCode","2008-10-20 08:46:04"
11629,11,"that is a great price for a MD-50.   there is a lot of variation in those Dupont MD-50s.  Some of them are clearly better than others\, especially some of the recent ones: 2007 & 2008.   that is why I have always promised myself to play a guitar in person before i buy another one.\
\
$2000 is an awesome price though.   it seems like any dupont would be worth that.\
\
gypsy guitars usually will never get a humidity crack until after they are about 15 years old at least and so you dont really need to worry about the humidity of it \, at least for now\, especially if you dont live in an extreme environment ( &lt;30% humidity)\
\
not much else i can say.  it takes 5+ years of playing all sorts of gypsy guitars before you will know what you really like.",11629,"BBCode","2008-10-20 08:46:04"
11631,1821,"Hi\, and thanks for the response\, much appreciated.\
\
Indeed\, the price seems very good and like I said\, this guitar looks like it's hardly been played.  I own several fine acoustic guitars already\, but have never played a Selmer copy so the sound and feel were a bit foreign to me\, plus I am a neophyte when it comes to GJ.   I was always playing with one of his Wengen picks\, which was a first time for me\, and added to the foreign experience.\
\
That's good to know about gypsy guitars not being as prone to humidity cracks as some other types.  Probably still a good idea to leave a humidifier in the case I presume (that's what the owner of this MD50 has done since he's owned it).\
\
Well\, I suppose at that price it's too good to pass up\, and it will give me an excellent base on which to learn GJ skills over the next several months.  \
\
If I had a choice between a 12 and 14 fret I might think about the differences and pros and cons\, but given that this one is available locally and seems a good deal\, I think I'll go for it and as you say\, I can always figure out if I need something more suitable down the road\, as I become more proficient in the style.\
\
Thanks again\,\
  --Robert",11624,"BBCode","2008-10-20 09:02:03"
11632,1821,"Hi\, and thanks for the response\, much appreciated.\
\
Indeed\, the price seems very good and like I said\, this guitar looks like it's hardly been played.  I own several fine acoustic guitars already\, but have never played a Selmer copy so the sound and feel were a bit foreign to me\, plus I am a neophyte when it comes to GJ.   I was always playing with one of his Wengen picks\, which was a first time for me\, and added to the foreign experience.\
\
That's good to know about gypsy guitars not being as prone to humidity cracks as some other types.  Probably still a good idea to leave a humidifier in the case I presume (that's what the owner of this MD50 has done since he's owned it).\
\
Well\, I suppose at that price it's too good to pass up\, and it will give me an excellent base on which to learn GJ skills over the next several months.  \
\
If I had a choice between a 12 and 14 fret I might think about the differences and pros and cons\, but given that this one is available locally and seems a good deal\, I think I'll go for it and as you say\, I can always figure out if I need something more suitable down the road\, as I become more proficient in the style.\
\
Thanks again\,\
  --Robert",11627,"BBCode","2008-10-20 09:02:03"
11658,1721,"Lucky!  I wish I could have gone.  Maybe next year.  I did scope out you tube for some of the videos that people posted.  Looks like it was a wonderful time.\
\
cheers\,\
Annette",11165,"BBCode","2008-10-21 16:53:04"
11659,139,"where i can find \"le soir\"? send me the song\, please.\
\"reverie\" is an unaccompanied piece by fapy\, right?\
if so\, i can't write a grille.",11659,"BBCode","2008-10-21 23:30:52"
11680,934,"I'll give you $30",11680,"BBCode","2008-10-23 13:52:02"
11687,934,"I'll give you $30",11687,"BBCode","2008-10-23 13:52:02"
11694,252,"Jonathan\,\
\
Holy cow. I was just looking through his new website [url=http://www.holotradband.com/]http://www.holotradband.com/[/url] and glancing at his bio where he lists some of the gigs he's really enjoyed and ... \"Campus 5\" ...  Hey\, wait a minute... I know that guy. Cool. I hadn't imagined that you'd play Trad Jazz with my brother Dave\, but I guess it makes sense. Moldy old jazz is a small world - there just aren't that many of us around who get-off as much listening to Bix Beiderbecke as\, say: [insert name of currently popular vapid pop musician here]...\
\
By the way\, how'd the bar go? You a lawyer yet?\
\
If you passed and you are now a lawyer... um.... congratulations... and I'll add just one more thing to this note:\
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\"This message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate\, distribute\, retain\, or copy this e-mail or any attachments. If you have received this message in error\, delete it and notify the sender immediately.\"\
\
:)   :P  :)\
\
-Bob",11694,"BBCode","2008-10-23 17:31:49"
11711,1247,"hey\, yeah i still have the book. I can do $40",11680,"BBCode","2008-10-24 11:32:26"
11712,1247,"hey\, yeah i still have the book. I can do $40",11712,"BBCode","2008-10-24 11:32:26"
11713,934,"I'll give it some thought...and get back to you.\
Thanks\
RD",11680,"BBCode","2008-10-24 12:21:04"
11717,934,"I'll give it some thought...and get back to you.\
Thanks\
RD",11687,"BBCode","2008-10-24 12:21:04"
11720,302,"Hi Chuck  - \
                  I talked with you very briefly in WICA lobby about 3 years ago\, as I play with a flute player.  Recently; however\, a guitar  friend moved back from Austin TX and we are playing alot.  I have some charts off the Mangoratango website and am asking for a few recommendations of Milongas and Rumbas that can be worked out with a duo format and that you have found to be audience appreciative.\
        Thanks\, Rocky",11720,"BBCode","2008-10-24 20:05:23"
11721,302,"Hi Chuck  - \
                  I talked with you very briefly in WICA lobby about 3 years ago\, as I play with a flute player.  Recently; however\, a guitar  friend moved back from Austin TX and we are playing alot.  I have some charts off the Mangoratango website and am asking for a few recommendations of Milongas and Rumbas that can be worked out with a duo format and that you have found to be audience appreciative.\
        Thanks\, Rocky",11721,"BBCode","2008-10-24 20:05:23"
11738,1558,"Hey Bob\,\
\
Thanks for getting back with that.  Are you and Michael doing this as a joint venture?  I wish you much success.  It’s a tough business environment right now\, but any luthier with a solid reputation can make it.   Back in the '80s\, when I lived on Long Island\, I remember Jimmy D’Aquisto had a 5 year waiting list; but I could still have had him build one of his gems for less than $5\,000\, a mere fraction of their current price.  I lived in Bay Shore\, a mere 15 minutes from his shop!!!  Oh well.   I do have a New Yorker built by the Japanese luthier Shino\, for which I am thankful.  But it isn’t a completely handmade box.\
\
I look forward to seeing your website up and running.  I am in a bit of a cash crunch right now\, so it may be a while before I am in the market for another guitar but\, for the sake of curiosity\, at what kind of time frame and deposit would we be looking?\
\
I hope you will keep your models traditional\, like the original Selmers and Favinos.  I love Benedetto’s work\, but the design of his Gypsy model left me cold.  Why does everyone have to reinvent the wheel?\
\
There’s always room for one more Hahl\, Kinnard or Park.  Keep your quality standards high and don’t sell any sub-standard instruments and you’ll become a legend.  Your reputation will be your biggest asset.  Who knows?  You could be the next Favino…\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",11121,"BBCode","2008-08-23 03:06:51"
11742,1782,"Michael\,\
   I just recieved my MLD101.  It's quite nice\, the sound\, the quality.  Convey my thanks to Josh for his timely work.  Thanks for the dialogue and guidance. I have a tremendous respect for you and your operation.\
ps...  Are there any youtube vids of you playing lead?\
Ryan",11742,"BBCode","2008-10-28 17:46:05"
11743,9,"Hi Ryan...glad you like the guitar! I think it's the best you can get for the $.\
\
Here are some clips of me playing:\
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[url=http://www.djangomatics.com/mp3s/]http://www.djangomatics.com/mp3s/[/url]\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",11743,"BBCode","2008-10-28 17:58:11"
11745,1721,"Lucky!  I wish I could have gone.  Maybe next year.  I did scope out you tube for some of the videos that people posted.  Looks like it was a wonderful time.\
\
cheers\,\
Annette",11174,"BBCode","2008-10-21 16:53:04"
11747,1833,"hello\
i saw you online and i would like to ask you some questions because i am new to gypsy jazz...even i play 7 years i feel very beginner in that kind.\
\
i want ta ask you what type of guitar to buy..I found one Gitane 250d is ok that for my start_?\
\
&#913;lso about the pick shall i play with weken 2mm at least_?\
\
The book gypsy picking is ok for my begin\
\
Thank you alot :P",11747,"BBCode","2008-10-29 05:05:42"
11748,1828,"Hi \"Teddy\"\
\
My email address is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davedonuts@hotmail.com\">davedonuts@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you could send me hi res copies of the two \"Django's hand\" photos that you posted in response to my query I'd be very grateful.\
\
Many thanks in anticipation\
\
Dave\
Llanelli\, UK",11748,"BBCode","2008-10-28 23:26:49"
11760,226,"Hello Dave\,\
\
Hopefully you have received the photos I sent you.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",11760,"BBCode","2008-10-30 04:20:11"
11764,954,"Greetings:\
\
I'm wondering why you have not posted photos of this guitar.\
Why are you selling it?\
\
Please send a few photos\, including close ups of the front and label to my email address:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wabaum01@earthlink.net\">wabaum01@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Where are you located?  I'm on Long Island\, New York\, east of NYC.\
What forms of payment would you accept? Any sort of review period for full refund policy?\
\
Thank you.\
\
Michael Hayes\
Phone: Day: 631 226 3940\
Evening Phone: 631 4246090",11764,"BBCode","2008-10-30 07:26:09"
11772,40,"Jack thanks man. this DIS is essentially try and get Caleb into Graduate school\, So I am trying to gather up a research idea for a writing sample. Don't go out of your way but if you come across anything let me know.\
Thanks man\
easy\
Caleb",11772,"BBCode","2008-10-30 13:11:50"
11775,925,"Hi Ryan\,\
\
Do you still have the Fred Sokolow DVD's\, I am interested in them\, will you accept Paypal?\
\
-Matt",11775,"BBCode","2008-10-30 23:24:26"
11787,25,"Hi Phil:\
I recall a comment of yours not long ago lamenting that brits have so far not been featured at US Django events. I'm always on the lookout for artists who would make great featured performers or teachers - or better yet\, both - at Django in June. The only brit I've met so far who I've considered inviting over is Stuart Blagden...I'm guessing he'd be a good teacher and fun to hang with. If you would like to share other options I'd appreciate your input. Feel free to call (413) 268-0068 or jot me a note at andrew AT communityguitar.com when you have a minute.\
\
Cheers\,\
Andrew Lawrence\
Django in June",11787,"BBCode","2008-10-31 07:08:29"
11788,311,"Hey Dimitrios/Patrol\,\
Have you bought a guitar yet?\
Just thought I write personally to say that if you can get a Gitane 300\, 340 or 320\, probably your best best. The tuxedo Gitane is good too but the black finish turns some people off...\
\
Someone offered one with a pickup (shatten=good but you need a preamp) and a dupont bridge and that looks like a good deal but...I bet it's one of the older ones\, they recently redesign them and the new ones are a lot better.\
If you order from Djangobooks you can ask for a good setup and good bridge (a clear pickguard is useful!) and that will surely make your guitar sound and play better\, a fret level would be nice though it's expensive\, if you can pay go for it.\
The D500 is nice too\, very loud. The 250M is cool too but all non 300 gitanes have a very thin neck which frankly is very uncomfortable for most people.\
\
I've heard the Musik link Dell arte are not good at all so I'd avoid them.\
Some people swear the Ciganos\, especially the oval\, are great and they cost half what the Gitanes do\, thin neck though.\
\
As I said on the Forum I had a DG250 but the neck just drove me nuts... I sold it along with several other guitars and got a Dupont\, it's amazing but truth be told\, it's more guitar than I deserve and if I had had a Jorgenson that would probably be fine for me still\, they have a good chunky neck and they sound great\, striking to look at too! that brazilian rosewood\, check out these pics:\
[url=http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/DG300.htm]http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/DG300.htm[/url]\
\
Anyway good luck with your search and don't forget to tell us what happens in the end.\
\
Best\,\
Enrique",11788,"BBCode","2008-10-31 15:00:37"
11794,302,"Hi Patrol  -  \
                   I had a Saga Gitane 250M - the Maple Model- for my first guitar\, and liked the solo lead tone and great looks\,  but never liked the rhythm sound as it was simple\, fundamental harmonic and maybe just a little \"muddled\" with  too much polyurethane spray coating.  Josh Hegg had one also\, but sold it quicker than mine.    The neck's on the 250\, 255\, 250m are all \"slim\" like electrics!  A jam mate has a 255 also\, and it's OK\, but he bought a 2nd generation Geronimo Mateos Selmer style that is much better.   The model 300 Jorgenson has  a nice \"c\" shape that is much better\, since your hand doesn't have to move as far into the palm of the hand when you change positions or shapes\, since the neck depth front fret side to back side is thicker.  The 300 model has a better balanced tone I think\, but unless I got a real good deal on one\, I'm not all that much more impressed with them.  Most all more expensive models that players move onto have a \"fuller\" neck shape. \
            If you are comfortable with a slim\, electric guitar neck\, I say buy the Saga Cigano oval hole 14 fret (about $330 US)  like Blues Bop Harry suggests.  The neck angle has been changed\, possible internal bracing\, which has produced a better gypsy tone and I would think less spray plastic coating.  Your ear will develop anyway in about a year and if you are hooked on the Gypsy Jazz sound\, you will  probably want a better playing and sounding guitar and a more comfortable neck!   You will be able to sell it quite easily for not much loss.  Send an email to my ex-band mate Josh Hegg who does all the luthier work for Michael Horowitz's Django Books website and ask him what he thinks and recommends!   Spend the extra money for the Hegg bridge and probably the fret dressing.  You will have a good player for a couple years for not a big investment.  Josh spotted the 2004 Dell 'Arte \"Hommage\" Favino style at DjangoFest San Francisco '05 which I bought and  I also had my new Bob Holo Busato style somewhat styled on the first Busato style made by Holo that he bought.  Josh has a great ear for tonal quality!\
    I hope this helps you make a good decision!\
    Cheers\,  Rocky",11794,"BBCode","2008-10-31 20:01:43"
11797,230,"Hi Andrew - apart from Stuart Blagden\, who I agree is a tremendous player\, other UK players also worth an invite are:\
\
Colin Cosimini\
Stuart Carter-Smith & Ben Travers (check out their Gypsy Fire my space page)\
Great UK GJ Group called \"Vipers Dream\" also check their my space page\
of course Gary Potter\
The brilliant Paul Vernon Chester\
George Washingmachine\
Ultraswing or Hai de la Drum both groups featuring Johnny Hepbir and the great Baz Stanescu\, Romanian violinist!\
\
there are others\, but these immediately come to mind...\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",11797,"BBCode","2008-11-01 07:41:05"
11799,1836,"try the following links : \
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theme + chorus fapy lafertin : [url=http://jazz.chansons.free.fr/jazz/Songe%20d%27automne%20(Fapy%20Lafertin]http://jazz.chansons.free.fr/jazz/Songe ... 20Lafertin[/url])2.gp4\
\
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chorus biréli lagrène (gypsy project) : \
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.gp4]http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.gp4[/url] \
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.pdf]http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.pdf[/url]\
\
tshaw\
\
posglov",11799,"BBCode","2008-11-01 14:27:10"
11800,1836,"i made a transcription of the first part of the song : \
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/tablatures]http://posglov.googlepages.com/tablatures[/url]\
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it is available in pdf and guitar pro 4 files.\
\
hope you'll enjoy it\
\
posglov",11800,"BBCode","2008-11-01 14:36:54"
11801,1836,"this might interest you : \
\
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.gp4]http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.gp4[/url]\
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.pdf]http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.pdf[/url]\
\
there are some ryhtm mistakes\, but the spirit of the song should be here\
\
\
check the other tabs as well on [url=http://posglov.googlepages.com]http://posglov.googlepages.com[/url]\
\
posglov",11801,"BBCode","2008-11-01 14:48:53"
11802,252,"Hi Doug\,\
\
Sorry so long to reply - I knew it would be a bit of a lengthy note and just haven't had time to sit down till today.\
\
I'd love to have you play one of my guitars and I appreciate the fact that you realize both you & I are only earning when our hands are moving ;) My base is $3\,500 and I like to build out of the best wood I have and sometimes that turns out to be 15 year old wood and sometimes 100 year old wood so I haven't really put any thought into wood upcharges because I've found 15 year old wood that smoked the 100 year old and vice-versa... actually I think the wood on the prototype was fairly young\, but dynamite - I have a whole log of that stuff all split and sawn - it's primarily what I use for those guitars. Also\, I don't really do any inlays except the logo and fretboard dots\, so it's pretty much all the same price at this point. A good basic case comes with it. I haven't really wrapped my head around amplification. I am not a huge Bigtone fan. Your feedback on types of amplification would be cool. In general I feel sort of averse to shipping every guitar with a Bigtone because that would be a cost adder\, but I am even less excited about putting players in a position to where they have to get a pickup installed - because some pickups (most notably Shattens) just kill the acoustic tone - and even Bigtones are sensitive to installation - so for guys like you who have access to Paul Hostettler\, it'd be fine - but for many people who don't have access to someone with a lot of experience with these guitars it could turn into a nightmare. \
\
I don't really have a waiting list because when I started taking orders I got a whole bunch (like 2 years worth) in the first week or so - and only recognized a few of the people. A luthier friend said: \"Oh yeah\, most of those are probably collectors and arbitragers - they essentially look for young luthiers who they think are going to do well and then they 'buy' places on the waiting list and hope to sell them later. hahaha.. So\, I cancelled my whole waiting list except for the few guys I knew or could google and find out that they played. Now I really only build for people I know - like you & Mathieu & Robin & I believe Gonzalo's new rhythm guy was interested. Other than that I'll be selling them via Djangobooks in Seattle and Guitare Village in Paris. \
\
So - don't stress about a downpayment for now. I'm building some right now and I know I owe two to Michael & one to Robin\, so maybe I'll just not really put anyone's name on this other one - and assuming it makes it through the process and I like how it sounds I'll just give you a call and say: \"Hey Doug...\"\
\
Oh... one question - sorry - gotta ask it. Are you at any way involved with Saga anymore? I'm guessing you're not - and my apologies for asking that question - but I've put a lot of work into this design and am hoping it will put me 'on the map' because of its unique volume and tone. As you have worked for a guitar company - any advice you have on how I can protect my design would be very appreciated.\
\
-Bob",10031,"BBCode","2008-11-01 15:53:53"
11804,1836,"this might interest you : \
\
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.gp4]http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.gp4[/url]\
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.pdf]http://posglov.googlepages.com/whendayisdone.pdf[/url]\
\
there are some ryhtm mistakes\, but the spirit of the song should be here\
\
\
check the other tabs as well on [url=http://posglov.googlepages.com]http://posglov.googlepages.com[/url]\
\
posglov",11804,"BBCode","2008-11-01 14:48:53"
11807,302,"Hi Patrol  -  \
                   I had a Saga Gitane 250M - the Maple Model- for my first guitar\, and liked the solo lead tone and great looks\,  but never liked the rhythm sound as it was simple\, fundamental harmonic and maybe just a little \"muddled\" with  too much polyurethane spray coating.  Josh Hegg had one also\, but sold it quicker than mine.    The neck's on the 250\, 255\, 250m are all \"slim\" like electrics!  A jam mate has a 255 also\, and it's OK\, but he bought a 2nd generation Geronimo Mateos Selmer style that is much better.   The model 300 Jorgenson has  a nice \"c\" shape that is much better\, since your hand doesn't have to move as far into the palm of the hand when you change positions or shapes\, since the neck depth front fret side to back side is thicker.  The 300 model has a better balanced tone I think\, but unless I got a real good deal on one\, I'm not all that much more impressed with them.  Most all more expensive models that players move onto have a \"fuller\" neck shape. \
            If you are comfortable with a slim\, electric guitar neck\, I say buy the Saga Cigano oval hole 14 fret (about $330 US)  like Blues Bop Harry suggests.  The neck angle has been changed\, possible internal bracing\, which has produced a better gypsy tone and I would think less spray plastic coating.  Your ear will develop anyway in about a year and if you are hooked on the Gypsy Jazz sound\, you will  probably want a better playing and sounding guitar and a more comfortable neck!   You will be able to sell it quite easily for not much loss.  Send an email to my ex-band mate Josh Hegg who does all the luthier work for Michael Horowitz's Django Books website and ask him what he thinks and recommends!   Spend the extra money for the Hegg bridge and probably the fret dressing.  You will have a good player for a couple years for not a big investment.  Josh spotted the 2004 Dell 'Arte \"Hommage\" Favino style at DjangoFest San Francisco '05 which I bought and  I also had my new Bob Holo Busato style somewhat styled on the first Busato style made by Holo that he bought.  Josh has a great ear for tonal quality!\
    I hope this helps you make a good decision!\
    Cheers\,  Rocky",11807,"BBCode","2008-10-31 20:01:43"
11811,1389,"Ciao emicad\,\
\
Mi chiedevo se per caso insegni pure? O forse sai dove posso trovare un insegnante gypsy jazz nella nostra citta?",11811,"BBCode","2008-11-01 01:15:41"
11812,139,"no\, non insegno\, ma posso dareti qualche dritta.\
mandami il tuo numero che ti contatto appena possibile.\
ciao.",11812,"BBCode","2008-11-03 01:22:17"
11815,1389,3478949263,11811,"BBCode","2008-11-03 01:41:53"
11818,1821,"Hi Robin\,\
I recently acquired a slightly used Dupont MD-50 and a pile of GJ instructional material.  I have been intending to teach myself GJ for years now (I'm 52\, and have been playing amateur guitar for 30)\, so figured this was a good opportunity.  \
\
Among the books were those by Michael Horowitz (Gypsy Picking\, Gypsy Rhythm\, etc.)\, as well as 4 by you (number 1-3\, and the Gig Book).  I first tried Gypsy picking\, but was a little dismayed to find out that I would have to re-learn my picking technique (I suppose I've adopted a largely alternative picking method for solos\, through forays into jazz)\, as well as the distinct manouche \"Pompe\" rhythm style.  I have focused on rhythm so far (intending on focusing on \"re-learning\" picking later).\
\
One thing I found discouraging in Michael's books was the extent of chord shaped that involve usage of the thumb.  I have smallish hands\, and don't feel comfortable playing that style (I never have).\
\
WHen I picked up your book and put in the CD\, I was instantly enthralled to be able to follow along and play/learn actual GJ songs\, and have a lot of fun doing so.  I really like the tone of the books\, not full of theory or intimidating detail (I had previously tried to go through Romane's book on Gypsy jazz guitar\, which is way too theoretical for me).  So I REALLY enjoy your books so far\, and am proceeding one song at a time\, becoming familiar with the beat and melody.\
\
I notice that you use similar chord shapes in your books\, and few if any use the thumb.  What is your opinion on thumb usage\, is it necessary\, is it recommended?  Are your non-thumb chord shapes simply for introducing the player to gypsy jazz\, but encouraging to explore more advanced chord shapes using the thumb?\
\
At 52\, I'm never going to become a virtuoso\, and don't intend on playing live.  This is to amuse myself\, and maybe teach something else to my teenage son.\
\
Thanks again for the books\, which are my favourite of all the ones I've come across to date! :wink: \
\
Best regards\,\
  --Robert\
\
p.s. I've copied this message to your website\, since I am not sure which address is best to reach you.",11818,"BBCode","2008-11-03 09:35:31"
11820,311,"If you like that 250 go for it\, the price is good!\
I liked mine except the neck.\
\
As for learning how to play GJ the best thing you can do in the beginning is learn [u]good rhythm[/u] and a [u]good picking technique[/u] those twothing really make a huge difference. \"gypsy picking\" and Denis chang \"the art of accompaniment\" hit the spot!\
Afterwards I recomend \"gypsy fire\" and the \"technique and improvisation\" DVDs by Denis.\
These are by far the best instructional materials out there.\
You'll be playing in very little time with this stuff.\
\
Gypsy picking is so important I've seen guys with other techniques struggle for years and beginners coming up with the right picking catch up in a matter of months. It's really worth it.\
Good luck!",11788,"BBCode","2008-11-03 15:20:13"
11823,139,"Chiama questo ragazzo:\
Augusto\
0643413922\
3336063330\
Ciao!",11812,"BBCode","2008-11-03 23:40:30"
11827,1389,"Grazie!",11811,"BBCode","2008-11-03 23:49:05"
11836,1713,"Hi\,\
I came across an old thread on this and am wondering if you could send me your transcription for the Jeeves and Wooster theme\, I'd really appreciate it.\
thanks\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",11836,"BBCode","2008-11-04 18:02:40"
11838,252,"[url=http://www.vimeo.com/1902343]http://www.vimeo.com/1902343[/url]\
\
Wow - These guys seem to allow full quality A/V files ?!?! I can't imagine how big their hard-drive is to allow this. It might be a good place for you to put special videos - it's even higher quality than the HD option on YouTube (though not as popular - and I don't know if you can embed Vimeo in your webpage or have to send people away from your site to go there to watch the videos) \
\
It's done with embedded flash\, so it's still possible to download it\, but you have to be much better on a computer to know how. (you have to identify the source thread for the swf player and capture its incoming cache) I'm guessing that the average person would have a more difficult time downloading from Vimeo\, but who knows - tomorrow some kid could invent a Vimeo downloader that makes it easy just like they've made Youtube downloaders.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
-Bob",11838,"BBCode","2008-11-05 01:02:18"
11842,1109,"Hello Im from Zürich\, where are you from?\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:agazzi@hispeed.ch\">agazzi@hispeed.ch</a><!-- e -->\
\
best regards\
\
Andy",11842,"BBCode","2008-11-06 01:24:54"
11844,1821,"Hi Robin\,\
I recently acquired a slightly used Dupont MD-50 and a pile of GJ instructional material.  I have been intending to teach myself GJ for years now (I'm 52\, and have been playing amateur guitar for 30)\, so figured this was a good opportunity.  \
\
Among the books were those by Michael Horowitz (Gypsy Picking\, Gypsy Rhythm\, etc.)\, as well as 4 by you (number 1-3\, and the Gig Book).  I first tried Gypsy picking\, but was a little dismayed to find out that I would have to re-learn my picking technique (I suppose I've adopted a largely alternative picking method for solos\, through forays into jazz)\, as well as the distinct manouche \"Pompe\" rhythm style.  I have focused on rhythm so far (intending on focusing on \"re-learning\" picking later).\
\
One thing I found discouraging in Michael's books was the extent of chord shaped that involve usage of the thumb.  I have smallish hands\, and don't feel comfortable playing that style (I never have).\
\
WHen I picked up your book and put in the CD\, I was instantly enthralled to be able to follow along and play/learn actual GJ songs\, and have a lot of fun doing so.  I really like the tone of the books\, not full of theory or intimidating detail (I had previously tried to go through Romane's book on Gypsy jazz guitar\, which is way too theoretical for me).  So I REALLY enjoy your books so far\, and am proceeding one song at a time\, becoming familiar with the beat and melody.\
\
I notice that you use similar chord shapes in your books\, and few if any use the thumb.  What is your opinion on thumb usage\, is it necessary\, is it recommended?  Are your non-thumb chord shapes simply for introducing the player to gypsy jazz\, but encouraging to explore more advanced chord shapes using the thumb?\
\
At 52\, I'm never going to become a virtuoso\, and don't intend on playing live.  This is to amuse myself\, and maybe teach something else to my teenage son.\
\
Thanks again for the books\, which are my favourite of all the ones I've come across to date! :wink: \
\
Best regards\,\
  --Robert\
\
p.s. I've copied this message to your website\, since I am not sure which address is best to reach you.",11844,"BBCode","2008-11-03 09:35:31"
11845,707,"Hi Robert - your right I don't use thumb chords and I've also got small hands.........don't worry......play the music!\
\
Could you do me a favour and post a comment on this youtube video about my books explaing your views on the books? I would greatly appreciate it Robert.\
\
Thanks and enjoy playing!\
\
Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11818,"BBCode","2008-11-06 08:19:44"
11846,707,"Hi Robert - your right I don't use thumb chords and I've also got small hands.........don't worry......play the music!\
\
Could you do me a favour and post a comment on this youtube video about my books explaing your views on the books? I would greatly appreciate it Robert.\
\
[url=http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5PmnFa4]http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5PmnFa4[/url]\
\
Thanks and enjoy playing!\
\
Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11818,"BBCode","2008-11-06 08:20:07"
11847,707,"Hi Robert - your right I don't use thumb chords and I've also got small hands.........don't worry......play the music!\
\
Could you do me a favour and post a comment on this youtube video about my books explaing your views on the books? I would greatly appreciate it Robert.\
\
Thanks and enjoy playing!\
\
Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11847,"BBCode","2008-11-06 08:19:44"
11848,707,"Hi Robert - your right I don't use thumb chords and I've also got small hands.........don't worry......play the music!\
\
Could you do me a favour and post a comment on this youtube video about my books explaing your views on the books? I would greatly appreciate it Robert.\
\
[url=http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5PmnFa4]http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5PmnFa4[/url]\
\
Thanks and enjoy playing!\
\
Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11847,"BBCode","2008-11-06 08:20:07"
11849,1821,"Hi Robin\,\
Thanks for getting back to me!\
Glad to know that one doesn't need to get too hung up on using the left thumb to play some good GJ!\
In learning your arrangements and chord shapes\, I find that they offer a useful basis on which to augment and improvise different chord shapes.  Some of the smattering of jazz guitar knowledge I've acquired over the years naturally suggests different chord forms that fit in well.\
Bottom line is: your approach seems to me BY FAR the least intimidating and most effective way to get someone to start playing GJ and have fun!\
\
Indeed\, I'll post a comment to that effect on your youtube link (can't do that from work but will do so from home).\
\
Best regards\, and hope to have a chance to see/hear you play if are ever in our neck of the woods (Ottawa)!\
  --Robert",11818,"BBCode","2008-11-06 09:12:20"
11850,1821,"Hi Robin\,\
Thanks for getting back to me!\
Glad to know that one doesn't need to get too hung up on using the left thumb to play some good GJ!\
In learning your arrangements and chord shapes\, I find that they offer a useful basis on which to augment and improvise different chord shapes.  Some of the smattering of jazz guitar knowledge I've acquired over the years naturally suggests different chord forms that fit in well.\
Bottom line is: your approach seems to me BY FAR the least intimidating and most effective way to get someone to start playing GJ and have fun!\
\
Indeed\, I'll post a comment to that effect on your youtube link (can't do that from work but will do so from home).\
\
Best regards\, and hope to have a chance to see/hear you play if are ever in our neck of the woods (Ottawa)!\
  --Robert",11844,"BBCode","2008-11-06 09:12:20"
11851,707,"thanks Robert I really appreciaye your support....\
\
talk soon\,\
\
Robin",11818,"BBCode","2008-11-06 09:15:28"
11852,11,"hey Jack \, i was trying to get that xspf player to work on a Googlepage but it only works in firefox and not in IE7.  is there a trick to it?\
\
[url=http://djangofan.googlepages.com]http://djangofan.googlepages.com[/url]",11852,"BBCode","2008-10-31 16:54:07"
11854,707,"Jack could you do me a favour and write what you posted on the forum as a comment for that youtube vid? I would greatly appreciate it!\
cheers\,\
robin",11854,"BBCode","2008-11-06 08:15:52"
11857,11,"i got it working... i had the configuration wrong.\
\
nope\, you have the xspf player on your website.  sorry\, i thought you were the one that wrote your website...\
\
thanks for the reply though. :-0\
\
-jon",11852,"BBCode","2008-11-06 09:48:41"
11858,118,"Hey Robin\,\
\
No problem...I put it up but it's not showing yet; maybe someone has to approve it?\
\
Anyway\, if you've got a new teaching thing going on and want to send me some details\, I can write something for Djangology.net if you think it will help.  Let me know!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",11858,"BBCode","2008-11-06 10:02:17"
11859,707,"thanks Robert I really appreciaye your support....\
\
talk soon\,\
\
Robin",11847,"BBCode","2008-11-06 09:15:28"
11860,824,"Hey guys\, I'm about to purchase a new guitar. The problem is that I can't decide between the Ovall Hole Dell'arte Hommage or the D hole (long scale). I played the Oval Hole and liked it a lot but I also read that Michael Horowitz thinks the D hole is the best Dell'arte out there. Any comments? I haven't tried the D hole... They don't have 'em in New York...\
\
           Best\
\
               F.",11860,"BBCode","2008-11-06 12:46:46"
11861,824,"Hey guys\, I'm about to purchase a new guitar. The problem is that I can't decide between the Ovall Hole Dell'arte Hommage or the D hole (long scale). I played the Oval Hole and liked it a lot but I also read that Michael Horowitz thinks the D hole is the best Dell'arte out there. Any comments? I haven't tried the D hole... They don't have 'em in New York...\
\
           Best\
\
               F.",11860,"BBCode","2008-11-06 12:46:46"
11866,707,"Hi Stefan - I'm in the middle of creating a new guitar programme online and am looking for testimonials about my books.I would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a 'comment' on this youtube video where I talk about my books.\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5PmnFa4&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5Pmn ... re=related[/url]\
Just describe your experience with the books/play along cd's\
Did you get a gig book in the end?\
talk soon\,\
Robin",11866,"BBCode","2008-11-06 19:55:02"
11867,873,"Hi Robin\,\
\
I'd be happy to leave a testimonial.  Your books really helped me over the initial hump where I had been stagnant for a year or two without making any real progress.  Once I got your play-along books\, I was playing recognizable Gypsy jazz tunes within a matter of days.\
\
I did finally get your gig book from an online dealer that still had a copy - this is before you released a new batch.  Of course\, then I saw a whole bunch of them available when I attended Django in June this past summer in Massachusetts.  Sorry I didn't get a chance to introduce myself.  One of these days I'll get around to getting some of your 'licks' books.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",11867,"BBCode","2008-11-06 20:22:32"
11870,707,"that's great Stefan here's the link\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5PmnFa4&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wttL5Pmn ... re=related[/url]\
\
thanks and talk soon\,\
\
robin",11866,"BBCode","2008-11-06 20:42:41"
11871,707,"that's strange Jack........could you try again? I don't think I need to authorize comments? Much appreciated mate.\
Yes when we've got this new package together it would be great if you could write something for djangology.net\
talk soon\,\
robin",11854,"BBCode","2008-11-06 19:46:04"
11872,118,"think I got it--it wouldn't take the post because it had a .com link to the teaching site.  Should be up now...\
\
cheers\,\
Jack.",11858,"BBCode","2008-11-07 08:49:32"
11875,1393,"Hello\
\
I noticed you mention that one of your guitars is a Holo Busato style. I'm thinking of having Bob build one for me. I wonder if you would take a few minutes to tell me about your guitar\, your experience dealing with Bob\, anything you would do differently or have him do differently\, any suggestions you might give me in my dealings with Bob\, etc. Thanks so much\, in advance.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11875,"BBCode","2008-11-08 13:42:14"
11876,1109,"Hello Im from Zürich\, where are you from?\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:agazzi@hispeed.ch\">agazzi@hispeed.ch</a><!-- e -->\
\
best regards\
\
Andy",5110,"BBCode","2008-11-06 01:24:54"
11877,1667,"Hoi Andy :D \
\
Danke\, dass Du mir geschrieben hast. Es ist super\, neue Leute kennenzulernen\, die sich für die selbe Art Musik interessieren. \
\
Übrigens wohne ich ganz in der Nähe von Dir\, in Wettingen.\
\
Was spielst Du für ein Instrument? Machst Du schon lange Gypsy Jazz? \
\
Vorerst spiele ich vor allem den Pompe Manouche\, möchte mich aber auch mit Solos beschäftigen. Habe längere Zeit klassische Gitarre gespielt und seit etwa einem Jahr Gypsy Jazz. Und Du\, improvisierst Du schon?\
\
Wenn Du Lust hast\, können wir uns gerne einmal treffen um zusammen zu spielen.\
\
Viele Grüsse\
\
Bruno",11842,"BBCode","2008-11-10 03:40:16"
11878,1667,"Hoi Andy :D \
\
Danke\, dass Du mir geschrieben hast. Es ist super\, neue Leute kennenzulernen\, die sich für die selbe Art Musik interessieren. \
\
Übrigens wohne ich ganz in der Nähe von Dir\, in Wettingen.\
\
Was spielst Du für ein Instrument? Machst Du schon lange Gypsy Jazz? \
\
Vorerst spiele ich vor allem den Pompe Manouche\, möchte mich aber auch mit Solos beschäftigen. Habe längere Zeit klassische Gitarre gespielt und seit etwa einem Jahr Gypsy Jazz. Und Du\, improvisierst Du schon?\
\
Wenn Du Lust hast\, können wir uns gerne einmal treffen um zusammen zu spielen.\
\
Viele Grüsse\
\
Bruno",11878,"BBCode","2008-11-10 03:40:16"
11879,1109,":P  Hoi Bruno\
super deine Antwort ist ein Aufsteller. Ich spiele seit etlicher Zeit Gypsy Jazz und habe einen Bassist und eine Geigerin gefunden. Niveau zum zusammen wachsen. Wir haben in Stettbach einen schönen Uebungsraum und es würde mich sehr freuen wenn du mal vorbeischaust. Ich glaube wenn die Stilrichtung gefällt kommt alles andere von selbst. Meine Natelnummer 079 445 85 20. Meine e mail Adresse :\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:agazzi@hispeed.ch\">agazzi@hispeed.ch</a><!-- e -->.\
Freue mich bis bald \
Andy",11842,"BBCode","2008-11-10 04:06:01"
11880,1109,":P  Hoi Bruno\
super deine Antwort ist ein Aufsteller. Ich spiele seit etlicher Zeit Gypsy Jazz und habe einen Bassist und eine Geigerin gefunden. Niveau zum zusammen wachsen. Wir haben in Stettbach einen schönen Uebungsraum und es würde mich sehr freuen wenn du mal vorbeischaust. Ich glaube wenn die Stilrichtung gefällt kommt alles andere von selbst. Meine Natelnummer 079 445 85 20. Meine e mail Adresse :\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:agazzi@hispeed.ch\">agazzi@hispeed.ch</a><!-- e -->.\
Freue mich bis bald \
Andy",5110,"BBCode","2008-11-10 04:06:01"
11881,1667,"Sali Andy\
\
Genial. Gerne schaue ich mal bei Euch vorbei. Leider bin ich im Moment noch grauenhaft erkältet\, muss also zuerst meine Grippe auskurieren.\
\
Ich rufe Dich dann an.\
\
Herzliche Grüsse\
\
Bruno",11842,"BBCode","2008-11-10 04:14:58"
11882,1667,"Sali Andy\
\
Genial. Gerne schaue ich mal bei Euch vorbei. Leider bin ich im Moment noch grauenhaft erkältet\, muss also zuerst meine Grippe auskurieren.\
\
Ich rufe Dich dann an.\
\
Herzliche Grüsse\
\
Bruno",11878,"BBCode","2008-11-10 04:14:58"
11886,1192,"Hi Glenn\,\
\
If you want them they are yours\,And yes the price includes the shipping.\
\
A money order would work just fine.Here's my address:\
\
Jeff Griffith\
2414 Sanford Drive\
columbus\,Ohio 43235-4507    and heres my e-mail <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",11886,"BBCode","2008-11-11 16:58:28"
11889,1737,"Hey\, this guitar looks great.  I assume the neck is perfect etc.. How are the frets? Setup etc..  As it stands I can offer $1900 assuming everything is good.  If that's of interest let me know\, otherwise thanks for your time.\
\
I will certainly be interested in your own guitars as well\, be sure to post details when they're available...\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",11889,"BBCode","2008-11-12 10:15:08"
11892,934,"Ian\
I think that Ritary had Mike copy the setup and fret and neck profile of a favorite Gibson (possibly an ES 175) the frets are low but healthy..no pitting etc. The action is med. low around 1.8mm at the 12th fret w/ no buzz\
\
I'll think I'll give it a little longer than 30minutes before I accept any offers!  \
\
Thanks\
Rich D\
\
I'll be posting a 14 fret to the body short scale Dhole prototype that I built for $1600 that is pretty sweet.  If your interested I could send you photos and specs.",11892,"BBCode","2008-11-12 11:35:12"
11894,418,"[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]Add $5. for shipping. I'll also include instructions. You can send me cash or check or money order\, whichever you want. If you send cash\, send it really well packed (hidden) and with a delivery confirmation. Just let me know. I leave in the middle of the week for a series of dates with Nolan so let me know how you want to proceed\, ok?[/quote]\
\
Ted\, are you still interested in selling this? I've been ready to send the money since you offered the first time\, but you never told me where/how to send it. Snail mail? Paypal? If so\, what address? \
\
I've been sending messages to every address I had (even asked Michael to ask you if he saw you) and you haven't responded to any of them. If you don't want to sell it to me for some reason\, just tell me. This is very frustrating. \
\
Darrell",10076,"BBCode","2008-11-12 23:22:14"
11897,370,"Will $700 buy it?  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stan@vpfg.net\">stan@vpfg.net</a><!-- e -->",11897,"BBCode","2008-11-13 09:06:43"
11898,548,"my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bill7893@comcast.net\">bill7893@comcast.net</a><!-- e --> if you have questions or want to send a request for pictures\, it is a great guitar\, I switched to D hole and can't afford to keep both\
\
thanks\
Bill",10951,"BBCode","2007-04-28 10:46:09"
11901,370,"Will $700 buy it?  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stan@vpfg.net\">stan@vpfg.net</a><!-- e -->",11901,"BBCode","2008-11-13 09:06:43"
11903,872,"$800.00 cash US funds will.\
\
Dave",11903,"BBCode","2008-11-13 19:40:49"
11904,370,"Thankyou for the quick response and offer but I have found and bought a new DG 340 for the same price. Sorry\
\
\
Stan",11897,"BBCode","2008-11-13 20:11:23"
11905,1833,"hi.\
\
How are you.The last month I am searching to buy  agypsy guitar.I play many years guitar but the last 4 months I got involved with gypsy jazz.\
I am planning to buy a DG-300 John Jorgenson..\
\
There is a DG 250 too...what you suggest?",11905,"BBCode","2008-11-13 23:53:38"
11906,370,"Thankyou for the quick response and offer but I have found and bought a new DG 340 for the same price. Sorry\
\
\
Stan",11901,"BBCode","2008-11-13 20:11:23"
11907,1833,"hi.\
\
How are you.The last month I am searching to buy  agypsy guitar.I play many years guitar but the last 4 months I got involved with gypsy jazz.\
I am planning to buy a DG-300 John Jorgenson..\
\
There is a DG 250 too...what you suggest?",11907,"BBCode","2008-11-13 23:53:38"
11908,583,"Its up to you\, i like my Saga Gitane\, i gig with it plenty\, no complaints\, it has a good bark to it.",11905,"BBCode","2008-11-14 00:54:06"
11909,583,"Its up to you\, i like my Saga Gitane\, i gig with it plenty\, no complaints\, it has a good bark to it.",11909,"BBCode","2008-11-14 00:54:06"
11910,370,"Is the guitar still available?",11910,"BBCode","2008-11-15 13:30:01"
11911,370,"Is the guitar still available?",11911,"BBCode","2008-11-15 13:30:01"
11912,1441,"Stan\, \
\
thanks for your response. Yes\, the guitar is still available. I haven't been shopping it around too much\, just casually. I'm kind of ambivalent about parting with it but I will certainly sell it to someone who will appreciate it! Every time I've listed it I get \"seller's remorse\" and wind up glad to keep it.\
\
If you're interested\, I can send you some pictures. It is beautiful and beautiful sounding\, and almost unplayed. It is built to a very high standard\, almost up to a Kinnaird hand built\, and the woods are extremely nice\, as is the tone.  \
\
I am a fingerstyle guitarist who loves Gypsy jazz\, but I just don't take to plectrum playing\, alas.\
\
Anyway\, if you're interested let me know and we can go from there. Regards\, Mark Leidig.  PS\, guitar is in Austin\, TX.",11910,"BBCode","2008-11-15 16:48:16"
11913,1441,"Stan\, \
\
thanks for your response. Yes\, the guitar is still available. I haven't been shopping it around too much\, just casually. I'm kind of ambivalent about parting with it but I will certainly sell it to someone who will appreciate it! Every time I've listed it I get \"seller's remorse\" and wind up glad to keep it.\
\
If you're interested\, I can send you some pictures. It is beautiful and beautiful sounding\, and almost unplayed. It is built to a very high standard\, almost up to a Kinnaird hand built\, and the woods are extremely nice\, as is the tone.  \
\
I am a fingerstyle guitarist who loves Gypsy jazz\, but I just don't take to plectrum playing\, alas.\
\
Anyway\, if you're interested let me know and we can go from there. Regards\, Mark Leidig.  PS\, guitar is in Austin\, TX.",11913,"BBCode","2008-11-15 16:48:16"
11914,370,"Hi Mark\,\
\
Send me some pics at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stan@vpfg.net\">stan@vpfg.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Stan",11910,"BBCode","2008-11-15 17:51:28"
11915,370,"Hi Dave\,\
\
I have bought another guitar now\, thanks for the offer.",11897,"BBCode","2008-11-15 17:52:30"
11916,370,"Hi Mark\,\
\
Send me some pics at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stan@vpfg.net\">stan@vpfg.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Stan",11911,"BBCode","2008-11-15 17:51:28"
11917,370,"Hi Dave\,\
\
I have bought another guitar now\, thanks for the offer.",11901,"BBCode","2008-11-15 17:52:30"
11919,504,"Hi Rich\,\
\
Nice guitar\, I'm about to build my first guitar\, a mac. I know you used Collins book to build your guitar. For my template I used that picture he provided in the book. From the dimensions it seems like that diagram isn't scaled to what the measurements would be\, is this true? I thought I could just scale the picture to fit the template\, but the measurements don't match. If this is true and he expects us to buy the plans or draw our own body template\, I'm disappointed because he could at least provided a diagram that we could scaled and trace out for our template.\
\
Thanks\, it has been driving me nuts\,\
\
All the best\, \
\
Daniel\
\
PS keep up the good building",11919,"BBCode","2008-11-15 22:50:24"
11920,504,"Hi Rich\,\
\
Nice guitar\, I'm about to build my first guitar\, a mac. I know you used Collins book to build your guitar. For my template I used that picture he provided in the book. From the dimensions it seems like that diagram isn't scaled to what the measurements would be\, is this true? I thought I could just scale the picture to fit the template\, but the measurements don't match. If this is true and he expects us to buy the plans or draw our own body template\, I'm disappointed because he could at least provided a diagram that we could scaled and trace out for our template.\
\
Thanks\, it has been driving me nuts\,\
\
All the best\, \
\
Daniel\
\
PS keep up the good building",11920,"BBCode","2008-11-15 22:50:24"
11921,1836,"try the following links : \
\
theme + chorus fapy lafertin : [url=http://jazz.chansons.free.fr/jazz/Songe%20d%27automne%20(Fapy%20Lafertin]http://jazz.chansons.free.fr/jazz/Songe ... 20Lafertin[/url])2.gp4\
\
\
chorus biréli lagrène (gypsy project) : \
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.gp4]http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.gp4[/url] \
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.pdf]http://posglov.googlepages.com/songedautomne.pdf[/url]\
\
tshaw\
\
posglov",11921,"BBCode","2008-11-01 14:27:10"
11922,455,"Thanks Posglov.  I'll check that out.",11799,"BBCode","2008-11-16 09:30:00"
11940,1819,"Hello ! I have a question. What guitar you recommend to me ?\
\
This: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--DELL%27ARTE-PIGALLE-SELMER-STYLE-GUITAR-IN-STOCK!!!--dellarte_pigalle_music_link.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... _link.html[/url]\
\
Or This: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--DELL%27ARTE-DG-H1-HOMMAGE-FAVINO-STYLE-GUITAR-IN-STOCK!!!--dellarte_homage_music_link.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... _link.html[/url]\
\
What is the difference between Selmer style and Favino style ?\
\
and...\
\
What is the difference between Oval Hole and D Hole ?\
\
Sorry for this question\, but i'm beginner in this style and i don't know much more.",11940,"BBCode","2008-11-17 02:07:08"
11941,1819,"Hello ! I have a question. What guitar you recommend to me ?\
\
This: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--DELL%27ARTE-PIGALLE-SELMER-STYLE-GUITAR-IN-STOCK!!!--dellarte_pigalle_music_link.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... _link.html[/url]\
\
Or This: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--DELL%27ARTE-DG-H1-HOMMAGE-FAVINO-STYLE-GUITAR-IN-STOCK!!!--dellarte_homage_music_link.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... _link.html[/url]\
\
What is the difference between Selmer style and Favino style ?\
\
and...\
\
What is the difference between Oval Hole and D Hole ?\
\
Sorry for this question\, but i'm beginner in this style and i don't know much more.",11941,"BBCode","2008-11-17 02:07:36"
11945,126,"Hi. Great videos\, and very nice playing. Do you play other tango music?  I play tango music on gypsy guitars. Most people use classical technique and nylon strings for tango. I notice that you play classical as well. Was just curious about how you approach other tango pieces. \
\
Mike",11945,"BBCode","2008-11-17 05:54:54"
11946,126,"Hi. Great videos\, and very nice playing. Do you play other tango music?  I play tango music on gypsy guitars. Most people use classical technique and nylon strings for tango. I notice that you play classical as well. Was just curious about how you approach other tango pieces. \
\
Mike",11946,"BBCode","2008-11-17 05:54:54"
11960,1393,"Hello\
\
I noticed you mention that one of your guitars is a Holo Busato style. I'm thinking of having Bob build one for me. I wonder if you would take a few minutes to tell me about your guitar\, your experience dealing with Bob\, anything you would do differently or have him do differently\, any suggestions you might give me in my dealings with Bob\, etc. Thanks so much\, in advance.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",11960,"BBCode","2008-11-08 13:42:14"
11963,302,"Hi Sam  - \
                 I just checked my \"Spam\" file on incoming email and found your request for info!  Sorry I'm back to you so late!\
                 I met Holo at DFNW in '04 when he was asking other players whether the Dell 'Arte Manouche model he had was misdesigned in that it seemed to choke some of the volume and or frequency response.  The conversation was going on in the back yard of Troy's house party jam after the shows.  The consensus among the other three knowledgable players was\, Yes\, the neck block may be too massive.  I think that Bob realized he could probably build a good guitar.  Two years later in a house jam circle he passed around his FIRST Selmer build.  It was solid sounding\, felt good and I thought exceptional for a first attempt.  He asked me if I would consider buying one of his guitars and I said yes.  I missed the '07 DFNW and after reading his posts and understanding his indepth study\, research and intellect decided it may be the right time to have one built.  I drove over to Tacoma WA to play Josh Hegg's Holo he bought from Holo.  This was the first Busato style Holo had made\, and I was impressed with it and know that Josh has a great ear for tonal quality.  He had spotted the  '04 Dell \"Arte Hommage small hole model for sale in the lobby of DFSF '05 that I bought.  It has the closest sound to the Favino Josh has heard\, and I agree.   Anyway\,  I had Bob start my guitar and a month or two later told him to go ahead and \"tweak\" the design based upon Josh's as he saw fit to get the most out of it.  He changed the neck angle one degree and lessened the body depth a little.  Turned out incredible right off the bench.  I picked it up at DFNW '08 on saturday and after playing it for about an hour\, Bob and I walked off to a quiet location where he explained to me the design decisions\, wood choices and hardware he selected.  Very meticulous and detailed info.    Bob said he likes reverb and wanted to accentuate it and this guitar has it.  It has an individual character\, is light\, responsive and I love it.  Apparantly not all Busatos have great reverb.    Michael Horowitz in his Busato description of them doesn't seem to touch on the subject.   However\,  if a guitar is described at \"wet\" sounding I think it means that the partial overtones are not perfect and beat against each other.  But this guitar has perfect overtones but yet also great reverb.  Go Figure.  Accordian dual  reeds can be tuned either dry or wet depending on what country and style of music one plays.\
         Bob appreciated my giving him leeway in tweaking the design as he said that guitars do turn out different  sounding even  if the design is the same.  A few of his customers were emaiing him two times a day with  statements like\, \"If you do this\, then hold off on that until we decide how that will influence this other thing\"!   Subsequently\, he doesn't plan on building anymore special orders and only wants to build set designs for people.  They will now be marketed thru DjangoBooks.com  The price will undoubtedly go up also.   I wouldn't do anything different next time around either.  This guitar is a little smaller dimensionally than other Busatos.  It has a lower bout width almost as small as a Selmer.  I don't care.  It's great.\
   I think Bob is very talented and has the added understanding of speaker design which allows him to experiment with designs and yet understand what characteristics are producing what results.\
         Hope this helps!\
         CHeers\,  Rocky\
         ps:  If you have further questions\, feel free to ask!",11875,"BBCode","2008-11-17 16:42:58"
11966,71,"Hi\, welcome to the group.\
\
The favino style means the body is built a little bit larger. I think it gives the guitar a little more bass and bottom-end. Maybe it sounds more full. Personally I have a strong preference for the full sound of the favino design.\
\
The oval hole is traditionally for lead players and the larger D-hole is traditionally for rhythm players. There's definitely a difference in sound - the oval hole sounds bright and focused and the D-hole sounds a bit more mellow. You hear your own instrument better with a D-hole\, but that's not a big deal because all of these guitars are so loud. Also\, if you are going to amplify your instrument\, then the tradition of the hole-types is less important.\
\
Hope that helps!\
\
Adam",11940,"BBCode","2008-11-17 17:43:21"
11967,302,"Hi Sam  - \
                 I just checked my \"Spam\" file on incoming email and found your request for info!  Sorry I'm back to you so late!\
                 I met Holo at DFNW in '04 when he was asking other players whether the Dell 'Arte Manouche model he had was misdesigned in that it seemed to choke some of the volume and or frequency response.  The conversation was going on in the back yard of Troy's house party jam after the shows.  The consensus among the other three knowledgable players was\, Yes\, the neck block may be too massive.  I think that Bob realized he could probably build a good guitar.  Two years later in a house jam circle he passed around his FIRST Selmer build.  It was solid sounding\, felt good and I thought exceptional for a first attempt.  He asked me if I would consider buying one of his guitars and I said yes.  I missed the '07 DFNW and after reading his posts and understanding his indepth study\, research and intellect decided it may be the right time to have one built.  I drove over to Tacoma WA to play Josh Hegg's Holo he bought from Holo.  This was the first Busato style Holo had made\, and I was impressed with it and know that Josh has a great ear for tonal quality.  He had spotted the  '04 Dell \"Arte Hommage small hole model for sale in the lobby of DFSF '05 that I bought.  It has the closest sound to the Favino Josh has heard\, and I agree.   Anyway\,  I had Bob start my guitar and a month or two later told him to go ahead and \"tweak\" the design based upon Josh's as he saw fit to get the most out of it.  He changed the neck angle one degree and lessened the body depth a little.  Turned out incredible right off the bench.  I picked it up at DFNW '08 on saturday and after playing it for about an hour\, Bob and I walked off to a quiet location where he explained to me the design decisions\, wood choices and hardware he selected.  Very meticulous and detailed info.    Bob said he likes reverb and wanted to accentuate it and this guitar has it.  It has an individual character\, is light\, responsive and I love it.  Apparantly not all Busatos have great reverb.    Michael Horowitz in his Busato description of them doesn't seem to touch on the subject.   However\,  if a guitar is described at \"wet\" sounding I think it means that the partial overtones are not perfect and beat against each other.  But this guitar has perfect overtones but yet also great reverb.  Go Figure.  Accordian dual  reeds can be tuned either dry or wet depending on what country and style of music one plays.\
         Bob appreciated my giving him leeway in tweaking the design as he said that guitars do turn out different  sounding even  if the design is the same.  A few of his customers were emaiing him two times a day with  statements like\, \"If you do this\, then hold off on that until we decide how that will influence this other thing\"!   Subsequently\, he doesn't plan on building anymore special orders and only wants to build set designs for people.  They will now be marketed thru DjangoBooks.com  The price will undoubtedly go up also.   I wouldn't do anything different next time around either.  This guitar is a little smaller dimensionally than other Busatos.  It has a lower bout width almost as small as a Selmer.  I don't care.  It's great.\
   I think Bob is very talented and has the added understanding of speaker design which allows him to experiment with designs and yet understand what characteristics are producing what results.\
         Hope this helps!\
         CHeers\,  Rocky\
         ps:  If you have further questions\, feel free to ask!",11967,"BBCode","2008-11-17 16:42:58"
11971,71,"Hi\, welcome to the group.\
\
The favino style means the body is built a little bit larger. I think it gives the guitar a little more bass and bottom-end. Maybe it sounds more full. Personally I have a strong preference for the full sound of the favino design.\
\
The oval hole is traditionally for lead players and the larger D-hole is traditionally for rhythm players. There's definitely a difference in sound - the oval hole sounds bright and focused and the D-hole sounds a bit more mellow. You hear your own instrument better with a D-hole\, but that's not a big deal because all of these guitars are so loud. Also\, if you are going to amplify your instrument\, then the tradition of the hole-types is less important.\
\
Hope that helps!\
\
Adam",11971,"BBCode","2008-11-17 17:43:21"
11972,1819,"Thanks for your reply...but\, i can't decide what guitar i buy :( i'm completely confuse...can you give me some tips please ?",11940,"BBCode","2008-11-18 00:06:56"
11979,1393,"Rocky\
\
Thanks so much for taking the time to make such a detailed answer. I really appreciate your input and effort.\
\
Thanks again\
\
Sam",11960,"BBCode","2008-11-18 05:51:35"
11980,11,"most people buy 14-fret-to-the-body oval hole guitars.   when you buy a D-hole be careful to not get a 12-fret-to-the-body version because those are specialized guitars for rhythm playing.   it takes a good player to use a 12-fret guitar as a lead instrument and for the really good players it can sometimes work well (Maurice Ferret for example).  the string tension is different on them.  only 110lbs verses 130lbs.\
\
there are too many factors in buying a guitar.  you really need to play a bunch of them and decide what to buy in person.",11980,"BBCode","2008-11-18 09:02:29"
11984,11,"there are lots of videos on Youtube of all sorts of people playing gypsy guitars.     also\, go on EBay and search for \"completed items\"  and you can see what the guitars actually sell for.     also\, look through the classifieds section on the djangobooks forum.\
\
there are lots of forum threads on this site that talk about how to choose a guitar.  just look through them.  it would be more accurate than asking me...",11980,"BBCode","2008-11-19 08:24:22"
11986,96,"Hello Jack!\
Since you seem to know where we can find anything\,i need your help.\
I've been using band in a box and while playing with it found it very helpful to learn songs if you import midis then add a backing style then slow it down you can choose measures and practice the passage slowly\
speeding up and when you got it down you can kill the melody and...        i think you get it \,now where can i get those midis?\
Thanks.\
p.s. Maybe you can talk somebody into making them with the correct notation?\
Thanks.[/b]",11986,"BBCode","2008-11-19 12:18:22"
11987,118,"Hi\,\
\
I've never used BIAB\, but I did download the attached file some time ago thinking I might want to try it some day...I think they're compatible with the program.  Have a look and let me know if it's something else you're looking for...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",11987,"BBCode","2008-11-19 12:35:11"
11990,96,"this is nice ..\
however i meant something like the tabledit files that have melody an chords.\
\
Thanks Jack",11986,"BBCode","2008-11-19 20:06:58"
11991,118,"Hi\,\
\
I actually haven't opened that file\, so I wasn't sure what it contained--is it just chord charts and backing tracks?  If so\, you might have some luck asking on the forum for what you're looking for; I know at least a few people here use Band in a Box.\
\
Good luck!\
Jack.",11987,"BBCode","2008-11-19 21:45:52"
11992,118,"Hi Vic\,\
\
Someone PMed me about Band in a Box files tonight\, and I seem to remember you hosting a bunch on anouman.net but don't see them now.  Am I remembering that incorrectly\, or are they just not there anymore?\
\
By the way\, I enjoyed your Pandora seminar--it's an amazing thing you all are doing with that!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",11992,"BBCode","2008-11-19 22:04:43"
11995,126,"Was thinking of dropping price\, in case you are interested. How does $1750 sound? \
\
Mike",11431,"BBCode","2008-11-20 04:35:34"
11996,135,"Hi Mike\,\
\
Are you going to be around NYC anytime soon?\
\
Best\,\
Alex",11427,"BBCode","2008-11-20 06:42:01"
11999,126,"Alex\,\
 I don't have current plans to go. I will certainly let you know if I do. In the meantime\, let me know if you want to do something by mail. \
\
Mike",11431,"BBCode","2008-11-20 08:27:22"
12000,135,"Mike\,\
\
I am interested in trying the guitar\, but am reluctant to pay for the shipping on something like that if I end up not wanting to buy it. \
\
I am definitely looking for a new guitar\, and I really dug the hommage I played around here. \
\
Maybe we can figure something else out.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",11427,"BBCode","2008-11-20 08:32:30"
12003,126,"I hear you on the shipping\, would be like $40 each way. Plus\, it's a bother to pack and ship. Here's an idea-my girlfriend's sister lives in Manhattan. Who knows\, maybe I could give the guitar to her when she visits Maine sometime\, possibly over holidays. \
\
Mike\
\
my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mike.arciero@gmail.com\">mike.arciero@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->  if you want to correspond that way.",11431,"BBCode","2008-11-20 09:33:58"
12006,96,"Thank you!",11986,"BBCode","2008-11-22 09:23:57"
12008,418,"Hi\, am I correct in assuming you are the person doing the setups for guitars bought through djangobooks?\
\
If so\, referencing this thread:\
\
[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4918[/url]\
\
Would you consider doing this kind of setup to something like a Gitane or Cigano? \
\
If so\, how much would it cost?\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Darrell Urbien\
(delsbrother)",12008,"BBCode","2008-11-22 17:19:35"
12009,95,"yes I am the one that does the setups and mods for djangobooks. \
\
It would take a new nut and maybe a new bridge but I might be able to use the bridge. It just depends on where the strings need to end up. \
\
I charge $65 for a normal guitar nut so this one would be a little more for the extra strings... say $75. and the bridge... If I can use the one that is on the guitar I'll charge your $20 to fit it to the extra strings. If I need to make a new bridge for it it will be $70 for the bridge. Then there is the setup i.e. action\, truss Zero fret\, Etc. This is $50\
\
So if we can get away with using the bridge that is on the guitar it would be $145 and if I had to make a bridge it would be $215\
\
Let me know if I can give you any more info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"delsbrother\"]Hi\, am I correct in assuming you are the person doing the setups for guitars bought through djangobooks?\
\
If so\, referencing this thread:\
\
[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4918[/url]\
\
Would you consider doing this kind of setup to something like a Gitane or Cigano? \
\
If so\, how much would it cost?\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Darrell Urbien\
(delsbrother)[/quote]",12009,"BBCode","2008-11-22 17:51:27"
12012,418,"How would you handle the tuners? I think you forgot them in your estimate.",12008,"BBCode","2008-11-23 01:09:32"
12013,95,"Ahhh you are right. I didn't think about that. It's a little bit of a big job but not too bad. How ever that is going to be the biggest part of the project. I'm glad you brought it up! To plug existing holes\, drill new holes and install new tuners would be $200 plus the tuners. Now if I have to carve the openings I'll have to see how much work and time that will take but that would add some labor cost. It comes down to the tuners you want to put on and how much work other then making new holes it will take to allow them to work. If you know what tuners you are looking to use I can research and get you an exact quote.",12009,"BBCode","2008-11-23 09:27:09"
12015,346,"Hey Pat\, Rick Olivarez here. I don't know if you remember me but I studied theory with you in 1990 in SLC.  I just happened upon your post to the dude that's selling his Dupont so I thought I'd drop you a line. I see you and Scott are doing Gypsy swing\, that's great! I've got my own group\, The Olivarez Trio. Check out our MySpace: [url=http://www.myspace.com/olivareztrio]www.myspace.com/olivareztrio[/url] We've got a new cd out\, I could send you a copy if you'd like. Say hello to Scott for me. Take care\, Rick",12015,"BBCode","2008-11-23 21:28:18"
12020,431,"Hello\,\
\
Thanks for your reply to my post.  I will send you some photos of the guitar.  What is your e-mail address?\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Carl Millward",12020,"BBCode","2008-11-24 10:24:36"
12022,1819,"Hello\, i want to buy a guitar\, but i have only 700$ ... can you tell me how is Cigano D-Hole ? Can you record your guitar please ? Can you make a demonstration ? Please...\
\
And\, accept me on AIM please :D.\
\
Thanks !\
\
Stefan.",12022,"BBCode","2008-11-24 12:22:54"
12046,1856,"Thanks for responding! My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shelnicky@hotmail.com\">shelnicky@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Looking forward to seeing pics\, Pat.",12046,"BBCode","2008-11-24 14:01:13"
12051,418,"Hmmm. That would put this project definitely overbudget\, especially given the cost of slot head mando-family tuners.\
\
Do you think it would be worth doing?\
\
Would the Cigano top bracing and/or neck be up to the challenge of 8 fat strings in fifths? I partially chose the Cigano because it seemed to be the thinnest of the necks (so the conversion from 6 courses to 4 would not seem so bad)\, but if the tension is going to make it turn into a ski slope then that would nix it too.\
\
I suppose other options that wouldn't require headstock plugging and redrilling would be tuning the bottom courses as singles (C G DD AA)\, or perhaps even some variations of Robert Fripp's New Standard Tuning or Carl Kress' fifths tuning... \
\
Have you ever tried anything like that on a Selmac? \
\
Darrell",12008,"BBCode","2008-11-24 20:40:56"
12052,95,"I don't think I would do it on a Cigano. Maybe a DG-320 with the fatter neck. The Cigano has a very thin neck... not much wood. Or if you were into the short scale the GJ-15 might work. Do you know how much tension there is with that set up?\
\
I have seen that Dell Arte has made one before but I don't know if they are available. There is a pic here: [url=http://oook.info/pictures/mcello7.jpg]http://oook.info/pictures/mcello7.jpg[/url]\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",12009,"BBCode","2008-11-24 21:03:05"
12053,95,"I was just looking at that pic I sent... Look how long the head stock is. I don't know that a standard head stock would even work. \
\
What do you think?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",12009,"BBCode","2008-11-24 21:04:09"
12058,418,"I think there's some foreshortening involved there... I've actually played one of those and it wasn't freakishly long.\
\
It has to be the Cigano\, as the others put me overbudget. Dellartes show up every now and then for about $3K\, so I'd rather not sink $1K+ on a conversion.\
\
One of the big deals about mandole is the scale length\, so it'd also have to be the long scale oval hole.\
\
I found some mandolin tuners at an Australian site that say they will work with Bouzukis\, and the post spacing is listed at 23mm. Would those work?\
\
While I'm worrying about the thinness of the Cigano neck for stability's sake\, I'm also concerned about neck width (across the strings) because if it's too wide the four double courses will be impossible to pick. Some who have done archtop-to-mandocello conversions often thin the neck in width because of this\, and I was trying to avoid that.\
\
Maybe this isn't such a great deal after all\, eh?\
\
Darrell",12008,"BBCode","2008-11-24 21:59:02"
12059,431,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
Thanks for asking!  I never did sell the Dell'Arte.  While I was trying to sell it\, I played it a bunch and came to the realization that I really prefered the Favino tone over the Selmer tone.  So I decided to keep it and try and sell the Dupont.  \
\
By the way\, do you know anyone who is looking for a 14 fret D hole laminate maple Dupont?\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",12059,"BBCode","2008-11-24 21:48:13"
12069,1819,"Hello ! I want to buy a guitar...Saga Cigano GJ-10 (Oval Hole) is good ? I don't have much money...i have only 500-600$...you have a video with Cigano ? Or\, you recommend me please another guitar with maximum price at 600$ ?\
\
I waiting for your response !\
\
Thank you and sorry for my bad english !\
\
Stefan.",12069,"BBCode","2008-11-26 07:03:57"
12074,773,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
I don't have any experience with the ciganos\, i have heard they are very good for the price but i've never had the chance to play one. \
\
i own a gitane dg-255 which is a bit more than 600 but not too expensive. i am very happy with that guitar. so that could be an option for you. Michael sells them for 665 ( but you will have to pay shipping )\
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[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cat--Saga-Gitane--saga.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ca ... -saga.html[/url]\
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i also own a dupont md-50 a really nice guitar but expensive. \
\
so\, the cigano or a gitane if you can afford that is my suggestion. there are Cordobas aswell which are cheap but i hear those guitars don't have the gypsy sound so they might not be that good. \
\
good luck\,\
\
Steven",12074,"BBCode","2008-11-26 07:19:11"
12075,1819,"Thanks for reply !\
\
Stefan.",12069,"BBCode","2008-11-26 07:20:28"
12081,40,"Stefan- Hey man I don't own a cigano nor have I layed one. I have heard good things though. \
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXhynVqy9_I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXhynVqy9_I[/url]\
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this is a link of Joscho Stefan on a D-hole\, I hope this helps. I know how it is to be a student\, and not have a lot of money.  If a cigano is what you can afford go for it. Once again man good luck it can be frustrating but man it sure is fun.\
be easy",12081,"BBCode","2008-11-26 07:54:24"
12111,1140,"if you go on youtube\, seach \"joscho stephan flyswatter\"\
\
in that video\, joscho is playing my cigano.  it is a GREAT sounding guitar\, i love its tone.  definitely a good guitar for the money\, sounds as good as guitars worth much more.  i will try to make some recordings soon\, and i will let you listen.",12111,"BBCode","2008-11-26 18:58:33"
12112,1819,"Thanks for reply !",12022,"BBCode","2008-11-27 03:58:05"
12115,934,"Are there any CD's of Prisor around...he's definitely a favorite recent discovery of mine...but I've had no luck finding much stuff.\
\
Rich",12115,"BBCode","2008-11-27 10:21:46"
12116,3,"ya there is a cd that you can get here [url=http://www.sintimusic.nl]www.sintimusic.nl[/url]",12116,"BBCode","2008-11-27 11:00:22"
12120,934,"Yeah I have that one\, but\, I thought since he looks like veteran\, I thought there might be others around.",12115,"BBCode","2008-11-27 13:16:57"
12121,1833,"HI\
\
How are you?..hehe yesterday I saw a great gypsy concert  here in Athens.\
Also I started practicing with the Gypsy Picking Book too...finally all seems that start to work better  for me..:)\
\
In the point.....tomorrow I am planning to buy the DG300 JOHN JORGENSON model  from a guy....\
\
I just  wanted to tell you that\, because you really helped me with your advices.I think that  this guitar  is  ok for me andfor the money that i can  pay  \,that moment  :)\
any comments are welcome....:)\
Friendly  Dimitrios",12121,"BBCode","2008-11-27 12:22:16"
12122,311,"Sounds great!\
That's a good choice.\
I hope you really enjoy your guitar!!!\
Best\,\
Enrique",11788,"BBCode","2008-11-27 14:27:29"
12125,1819,"Hello\, i want the guitar\, can you give me more detalis please ?",12125,"BBCode","2008-11-28 02:43:02"
12126,1861,"Hello\,\
\
I'm interested in the dell'arte you placed on consignment as a birthday present for my wife. Please forgive me\, but I'm a bit all over the place as far as the instruments I'm considering\, between a dell'arte sevillano as good more versatile gypsy guitar\, a dupont maccaferri nomade\, yours\, and at the high end a used mustache selmer made in the netherlands. right now\, yours and the sevillano are getting my most serious consideration.\
\
Before I set into some more serious thought about this\, is there anything you'd like to say about the instrument? Also\, what is the scale length? I know it's important for the characteristic sound\, but the original selmer 26.5 scale length is a bit off putting to me. You had also mentioned something about some extras for the right buyer\, doubt I fit that description\, as I'm a double bass and occasional vihuela player\, lol\, but if by chance I do\, what would those be?\
\
Thanks for your time\,\
\
bests\,\
\
John Careatti",12126,"BBCode","2008-11-27 23:52:02"
12127,118,"Hi John\,\
\
I don't have the tools here to do a precise measurement\, but all the specs list the scale length as being the same as the original Selmer design.  That said\, I always found it to play pretty easily--it's not a chunky neck\, and doesn't require huge hands to play comfortably.\
\
The extras I mentioned would come from a big collection of books\, strings\, and CDs; basically\, the buyer could choose some items from my collection that would best help them get on their way with Gypsy Jazz.  Some of the books include L'Esprit Manouche\, the Cosimini chord books vol.1-3\, Wrembel's book\, Gypsy Fire\, etc.\
\
Like I mentioned in my post\, this guitar does have some finish checking--just thought I'd mention it again in case it's a factor for you\, since you plan to give it as a gift.  Feel free to ask any other questions.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",12127,"BBCode","2008-11-28 09:19:51"
12130,1441,"Sure\, Salieri.\
\
For starters\, the guitar is in Austin TX. If you've looked over the pics on my photobucket link you get the general idea.\
\
The label inside is a Dell'Arte\, dated \"05/05\". The top is solid spruce.\
\
It's a great sounding and playing guitar\, with an integral Bigtone bridge pickup. It's the normal long scale length for Gypsy style guitars\, with what I believe to be 1 13/16\" spacing at the nut\, also the usual I believe.\
\
I'm in no way a Gypsy Jazz player or very knowledgeable about these instruments\, but I do know guitars and think that if you're looking for a very good player for much less than the American Dell Artes\, this fills the bill. I would not hesitate to gig with it or record it. It sounds very nice indeed fingerstyle chord melody (one of my interests) - kind of a nice middle gorund between an F-hole archtop and a steel string flat top. You can get a nice sustain if you want but with technique and placement you can get a good rate of decay as well.\
\
I bought it used through another forum in pretty new condition and have played it very little.\
\
Please let me know how you'd like to proceed. I am an adult player\, not a dealer\, and promise a smooth and cosiderate deal.\
\
Best regards\, Mark Leidig\
\
PS my cell phone is 512.626.0080 if you'd like to call me. I will be busy much of this weekend\, but will be available from 3:30 - 5:30 pm CST tomorrow if you like\, or Monday during morning business hours\, albeit on the road. ML.",12125,"BBCode","2008-11-28 14:46:08"
12131,1441,"Sure\, Salieri.\
\
For starters\, the guitar is in Austin TX. If you've looked over the pics on my photobucket link you get the general idea.\
\
The label inside is a Dell'Arte\, dated \"05/05\". The top is solid spruce.\
\
It's a great sounding and playing guitar\, with an integral Bigtone bridge pickup. It's the normal long scale length for Gypsy style guitars\, with what I believe to be 1 13/16\" spacing at the nut\, also the usual I believe.\
\
I'm in no way a Gypsy Jazz player or very knowledgeable about these instruments\, but I do know guitars and think that if you're looking for a very good player for much less than the American Dell Artes\, this fills the bill. I would not hesitate to gig with it or record it. It sounds very nice indeed fingerstyle chord melody (one of my interests) - kind of a nice middle gorund between an F-hole archtop and a steel string flat top. You can get a nice sustain if you want but with technique and placement you can get a good rate of decay as well.\
\
I bought it used through another forum in pretty new condition and have played it very little.\
\
Please let me know how you'd like to proceed. I am an adult player\, not a dealer\, and promise a smooth and cosiderate deal.\
\
Best regards\, Mark Leidig\
\
PS my cell phone is 512.626.0080 if you'd like to call me. I will be busy much of this weekend\, but will be available from 3:30 - 5:30 pm CST tomorrow if you like\, or Monday during morning business hours\, albeit on the road. ML.",12131,"BBCode","2008-11-28 14:46:08"
12132,1819,"Thanks for reply ! You can wait 1-2 weeks ? A friend haves Hand Crafted Model from manouche-guitars.com and he sell it with 1000$ because\, he crashed the car and he wants money...if i don't like he's guitar\, i will anounce you and i will buy the guitar !\
\
Thanks again for reply !\
\
Stefan.",12125,"BBCode","2008-11-29 00:38:09"
12143,645,"if you are on an apple mac computer\, simply open up the print dialog \
(as if you were printing) then select save as .pdf in the lower left corner. \
\
Alternatively\, try to \"save as\" in any graphics reader program and see ihe menu allows for saving as a .pdf (as compared to .jpg\, .tif etc..)\
\
\
Adobe Acrobat is the pro version application that allows .pdf to be made\
\
-Chuck",12143,"BBCode","2008-11-29 08:19:02"
12144,1441,"Try me in a couple of weeks\, or when you're ready. If I still have it we can talk. Mark.",12131,"BBCode","2008-11-29 09:29:16"
12145,1819,"Ok Mark ! When i'm ready i will send you a PM\, thanks for reply !\
\
Stefan.",12125,"BBCode","2008-11-29 09:38:54"
12146,1192,"Oh I forgot that will need to be in US funds.",12146,"BBCode","2008-11-29 09:06:36"
12147,1192,"Hi\,\
\
The pickups yours if you want it\,a postal money order would be best.\
Let me knopw it you still want the pickup.\
Here's my address:Jeff Griffith\
                            2414 Sanford Drive\
                            Columbus\,Ohio\
                             43235-4507\
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e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",12146,"BBCode","2008-11-29 08:59:45"
12153,574,"I'm sorry but I don't know how to do that. What can I help you with?\
\
Ken",12153,"BBCode","2008-11-29 11:27:16"
12159,1192,"Great! I will send the pickup your way when the M.O. arrives.\
\
Here'e my cell# if you need it. (614) 805-6350\
\
I will send back any extra funds after shipping.\
\
\
                       Thanks again\,\
                                          Jeff Griffith",12146,"BBCode","2008-11-29 14:02:01"
12162,1441,"Sure! Regards\, Mark.",12131,"BBCode","2008-11-29 21:57:01"
12167,1782,"Michael\,\
   I'm a loyal customer.  I've purchased a nice MLD guitar and numerous acc. from your operation.  I'm employed by the US Army\,@ft jackson SC\, as a 42r bandsman. My military occupation is 09T \"electric guitarist\".  My contract is up soon and I re-enlisted in the Tacoma National Guard band as part of my mandatory  obligation.  I've resided in Seattle before and my decision to return was influenced greatly by the gj scene.  I play nicely and am a devout student.  I'd like to get some insight as to the gigs/happenenings/jam sessions etc...  Thanks you've been most helpful and are deserving of the respect as the primary stateside sort of gj mediating/distribution avatar. \
cheers\,\
Ryan Taylor",12167,"BBCode","2008-11-30 21:01:34"
12168,9,"Hi Ryan\,\
\
Great to hear you're moving out here! We have a jam session every Monday at Cafe Presse. Come on down!\
\
-Michael",12168,"BBCode","2008-11-30 21:06:30"
12172,135,"Hi Clint\,\
\
Are you still selling your Hommage?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
646 303 2342",12172,"BBCode","2008-12-01 05:45:38"
12178,135,"Hi Clint\,\
\
Yes\, I'm still interested. Can you refresh my memory a little- does this one have French or American dots? Does it have a pickup installed?\
\
Also\, I don't remember where you're located\, but I believe that it is far enough away from NYC that you'd have to mail the guitar here for me to try it. Is that still the case\, or are you ever near NYC?\
\
I'm not sure how much you're asking for\, but there's someone around here who might be able to sell me one for $1750. \
\
Thanks!\
\
Alex\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
(646) 303-2342",12172,"BBCode","2008-12-02 13:16:21"
12179,135,"Also\, is it oval or D-hole?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",12172,"BBCode","2008-12-02 13:24:47"
12181,1856,"Rick\, how nice to hear from you! I checked out your my space page and saw and listened to your trio\, very cool. Scott and I joined the Red Rock Hot Club over a year and a half ago. I bought a Dupont MD50 and AER compact 60 and have been shedding the Django shit heavily\, man rest stroke picking is a bitch after 30 years of alternate picking! But it's super fun. We've got a new cd coming back from the duplication on Dec 8 or 9\,all Django tunes\, standards\, and a few of Rich's tunes.I'm guessing you may have seen our website\, redrockhotclub.com\, but if not do visit! Scott is playing upright bass in the group\, and we all went up to Django fest North West in late Sept.\, it was a gas. We got to see the Rosenberg trio\, that Sebastion guy from the Selmer Project disc\,Howard Arlen\, Jorgensen\, etc.As you can tell I'm in the market for a nice D hole\, but I also want a Dupont Ville Reserve oval or maybe something older like a Busato or Favino....what are you playing? The you tube clips were too dark for to see.Sorry for the tardiness of my reply\, was just busy with the holiday. I'm also stiil gigging with John Flanders and Double Helix\, the Latin Jazz Factory\, and a  am a prof. of Jazz studies at the U of U.Hope all is well\, talk to ya later..by the way my email adress is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shelnicky@hotmail.com\">shelnicky@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you prefer.PT",12015,"BBCode","2008-12-02 19:18:37"
12183,252,"I've never had a problem with one splitting off with normal fretting\, but I've seen a few vintage rigs with that problem and they're a pain to work on. I bind my fingerboards and so that provides some split resistance. The typical range for zero frets is level to 1/2mm higher than the others - though I did see one more than 1mm higher... the guy said: \"I love this guitar but the intonation is little funny and it plays so stiffly down low\"  :)  haha... it was like trying to chord on a lap-steel.  Split the difference and go with +.25mm. If you're not confident in your fretwork you could go a little higher -but not much if you want to keep your intonation on the lowend of the fingerboard. If you're capable of really nailing your fretwork stone-cold perfect you could go as low as 0.15mm higher - you really don't want to go much under that. Oh\, and make sure you have sufficient break over the zero fret going down to the peghead - you don't want the string going straight over the zero fret to the nut and then down from there... you want the string dropping immediately past the zero fret. It can ride on the nut (really a string guide for a zero fret instrument) but the nut shouldn't be the acoustic terminus... that's the zero fret's job. If your tone is timid or unclear on one string - that's the first place to look - the other place is the brige - making sure that string rides over the bridge securely and is not bound-up in the slots",11521,"BBCode","2008-12-02 22:32:28"
12185,1856,"Rick\, how nice to hear from you! I checked out your my space page and saw and listened to your trio\, very cool. Scott and I joined the Red Rock Hot Club over a year and a half ago. I bought a Dupont MD50 and AER compact 60 and have been shedding the Django shit heavily\, man rest stroke picking is a bitch after 30 years of alternate picking! But it's super fun. We've got a new cd coming back from the duplication on Dec 8 or 9\,all Django tunes\, standards\, and a few of Rich's tunes.I'm guessing you may have seen our website\, redrockhotclub.com\, but if not do visit! Scott is playing upright bass in the group\, and we all went up to Django fest North West in late Sept.\, it was a gas. We got to see the Rosenberg trio\, that Sebastion guy from the Selmer Project disc\,Howard Arlen\, Jorgensen\, etc.As you can tell I'm in the market for a nice D hole\, but I also want a Dupont Ville Reserve oval or maybe something older like a Busato or Favino....what are you playing? The you tube clips were too dark for to see.Sorry for the tardiness of my reply\, was just busy with the holiday. I'm also stiil gigging with John Flanders and Double Helix\, the Latin Jazz Factory\, and a  am a prof. of Jazz studies at the U of U.Hope all is well\, talk to ya later..by the way my email adress is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shelnicky@hotmail.com\">shelnicky@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you prefer.PT",12185,"BBCode","2008-12-02 19:18:37"
12188,135,"Hi Tyler\,\
\
My rhythm guitar player Ben Wood replied to your post and mentioned me as someone who teaches in NYC. I am available\, and teach at my studio in Greenpoint\, Brooklyn for $50 per 1 hour lesson. If you're interested\, feel to get in touch by phone - (646) 303-2342.\
\
Best\,\
\
Alex Simon \
[url=http://www.myspace.com/alexsimonmusic]www.myspace.com/alexsimonmusic[/url]\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",12188,"BBCode","2008-12-03 15:40:18"
12193,1690,"Ok thanks Alex.\
\
Also I think I remember seeing a post of yours where you play at some club in Manhattan? I would like to come next time and chat (Manhattan is much easier for me to get to than Brooklyn).\
\
Thanks\,\
Tyler",12193,"BBCode","2008-12-04 07:11:35"
12194,135,"I play every Tuesday a Jules Bistro form 8:30-11pm. 65 St. Marks Place\, no cover. \
\
Best\,\
Alex",12188,"BBCode","2008-12-04 08:06:28"
12196,1531,"Hi Denis\,\
 I want to ask my parents to get me your first  improvising DVD for Christmas\, but they are a simple folk\, & i want to know if there is anywhere in Britain i can guide them towards to get it from... \
\
Do you sell them directly yourself?\
\
Or is Djangobooks.com the best place to buy it\, even in Britain?\
\
Cheers for all the good work\,\
Gary",12196,"BBCode","2008-12-04 07:26:06"
12197,3,"where are you located in Britain? My rhythm player is going to southampton next week.\
\
I have some myself that I can sell for you at a big discount price\
\
Do you want the 5 or just 4?\
\
Cheers\
Denis",12197,"BBCode","2008-12-04 08:25:09"
12200,1531,"Hi Denis\,\
\
I'd love all five\, but i don't think my folks could afford them\, even at a discount price. I was just gonna ask them to get me the first one\, & then i would buy more myself later...\
\
I'm in Birmingham\, which is quite a trek from Southampton (i know that's a laughable statement to a Canadian\, but have you tried public transport in England?!?) so won't be able to get there. Is he playing or holidaying? \
\
Anyway\, it's just volume.1 i'm after at the moment.\
\
Thanks for the speedy reply\,\
Gary",12196,"BBCode","2008-12-05 03:41:40"
12201,3,"Volume 1 as in from the solo or dvd 1 as in rhythm guitar?\
\
btw the discount price i was going to offer was 125 pounds shipping included from the UK (southampton)\
\
the original price is 250$ US which is 170 pounds\
\
cheers\
D",12197,"BBCode","2008-12-05 22:47:28"
12206,178,"Ron\, \
First off\, welcome to the forum! \
You'll find a lot of valuable info here. \
\
I refinished a DG255 with super results. \
I purchased a refinishing kit including a book from Stew Mac. \
Here is a link to the on line catalog\, however I don't see the \"kit\". \
I bet it is in their hard catalog though. \
Email them for a catalog and inquire if the kit is still available. \
[url=http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies.html]http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies.html[/url] \
\
Here are some photo's of my \"FrankenSelmer\" \
[url=http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/559468021eAdjEz]http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/559468021eAdjEz[/url] \
\
Good luck\, and if you have any questions pm me.",12206,"BBCode","2008-12-07 06:28:22"
12219,151,"Hi Allen\
\
Read your post re refinishing your Gitane.  How'd you get the old finish off - sand\, scrape or chemicals?  Did you remove the neck\, or did you refinish that too?  And did you refinish with lacquer or varnish?  Finally do you think the improvement to the sound was worth the effort?\
\
I made several different experimental low-mass bridges for my gypsy guitars and you can find the pictures on the forum.  It's a couple of hours work and makes a real improvement sound IMO - really aired out the sound on the Favino and Gitane both.  Did not change the fundamental character of the guitar\, just lightened it up a bit.\
\
Your band sounds good - you're lucky to live in a place with so many good musicians.\
\
Thanks in advance for your advice.\
\
Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]",12219,"BBCode","2008-12-08 06:44:52"
12223,151,"Hi Allen\
\
Thanks for the info.  Did you only refinish the top or did you do the entire guitar?  The sanding sounds pretty tedious - if I do mine I might try removing the finish with a cabinet scraper.  And I am more likely to try french polish than lacquer.  I'm planning to build a couple of guitars soon\, the gitane is going to be a testbed for some of my ideas - though I am going to build OM guitars.  I still play a variety of styles of music - mostly fingerpicked blues and old-timey.  I like my Selmer style guitars but they are limited - don't sound especially good outside the Django style.  Plus I don't think I could ever build one as good as the ones I have.  \
\
I made all of my lightweight bridges myself.  I am an A+P mechanic at USAirways and thus have access to a lot of tools\, not to mention hundreds of highly skilled craftsmen.  There are three guys at work who make superb musical instruments of one kind or another. Very helpful for me... \
\
Yes\, Shepp (a true character) always speaks very highly of the whole scene in Arizona.  I've never been to the southwest\, but wife son and I are going to travel some this year and Phoenix/GC is on our list - will contact you in advance.  I'm a long way from Annapolis but if you are ever in N Carolina please call.\
\
Thanks again for all your advice re the refinish.\
\
Regards\
Scot",12219,"BBCode","2008-12-09 07:16:07"
12224,1419,"Hey Elliot looks cold up there! We had six inches of snow here last night! Hope you're well\, I've been really busy for the past few months\, I'm working as a consultant for an Albuquerque company setting up n additional program for them. They develop job programs for people with disabilities\, a nice company and I've know/been involved with them for years. I basically created a job for myself with them and they's paying me very well to develop this program. It's taken me a year (so far) to recover from all the money I lost promoting Manouche. I should be fully recovered by spring. Oh well\, I still love the guitars and although they've bashed me around a bit\, I don't really care. They're great guitars and I wish them only success. There's a long strory about all this that I'll tell you sometime\, if you need to rad something to put you to sleep! The girls are doing great\, Katherine is now 5 and Elizabeth is 2 1/2.... adopting Elizabeth at the same time my personal finances bottomed out was really tough on me\, but you know\, things change\, they evolve and get better! I just feel blessed having the two of them. How's your cat? I haven't replaced mine yet... I'm slow to recover a loss. I have a new laptop so lost your email address\, mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e --> (The same one Ive had for ten years actually)... I've been playing a lot of Leon Redbone style lately\, feeling the urge to sing I suppose! I dug out my old Manouche archtop the other day\, a blonde one which may be the first or second prototype... I'm keeping that one! Write soon\, be well\, do good deeds\, Robert",9200,"BBCode","2008-12-09 12:37:06"
12227,1192,"Hi Ian\,\
\
Sent pickup your way this morning.The postmaster said you should see it within a week.\
                               Thank again\,\
                                                 Jeff",12146,"BBCode","2008-12-09 16:17:05"
12228,1419,"Hey Elliot looks cold up there! We had six inches of snow here last night! Hope you're well\, I've been really busy for the past few months\, I'm working as a consultant for an Albuquerque company setting up n additional program for them. They develop job programs for people with disabilities\, a nice company and I've know/been involved with them for years. I basically created a job for myself with them and they's paying me very well to develop this program. It's taken me a year (so far) to recover from all the money I lost promoting Manouche. I should be fully recovered by spring. Oh well\, I still love the guitars and although they've bashed me around a bit\, I don't really care. They're great guitars and I wish them only success. There's a long strory about all this that I'll tell you sometime\, if you need to rad something to put you to sleep! The girls are doing great\, Katherine is now 5 and Elizabeth is 2 1/2.... adopting Elizabeth at the same time my personal finances bottomed out was really tough on me\, but you know\, things change\, they evolve and get better! I just feel blessed having the two of them. How's your cat? I haven't replaced mine yet... I'm slow to recover a loss. I have a new laptop so lost your email address\, mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crc@zianet.com\">crc@zianet.com</a><!-- e --> (The same one Ive had for ten years actually)... I've been playing a lot of Leon Redbone style lately\, feeling the urge to sing I suppose! I dug out my old Manouche archtop the other day\, a blonde one which may be the first or second prototype... I'm keeping that one! Write soon\, be well\, do good deeds\, Robert",11366,"BBCode","2008-12-09 12:37:06"
12229,455,"Mark\,\
\
I saw your ad for the Del Arte.\
\
Where are you located?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
MIke",12229,"BBCode","2008-12-09 20:10:42"
12231,1690,"Hey you mentioned a Dell'Arte. Do you still have it and whats the model and hte price?\
\
Thanks",12231,"BBCode","2008-12-10 07:53:25"
12234,1690,"Hey you mentioned a Dell'Arte. Do you still have it and whats the model and hte price?\
\
Thanks",12234,"BBCode","2008-12-10 07:53:25"
12235,1441,"Still have it. Info you request is in my posting. I believe it' an early Pigalle. Dell'Arte label dated O5/05 with no model name. Pics posted on photobucket w/ link on my original FS post. Asking $750 in great HSC w bigtone pickup. If you'd like more info or want to make an offer let me know. I'm in Austin. Regards\, Mark.",12231,"BBCode","2008-12-10 08:15:28"
12236,181,"Hi Jack\, \
\
Sorry for the late reply. The files are back up at:\
[url=http://www.anouman.net/blog/files/gypsyjazz.zip]http://www.anouman.net/blog/files/gypsyjazz.zip[/url]\
\
Enjoy! Glad that people are finding them useful. And be sure to read the installation instructions for the style files.\
\
-v",12236,"BBCode","2008-12-10 07:35:08"
12237,1871,"Hi Mark.\
I'm trying to build myself some picks: how do you know Wegen picks are made out of Acetal? Is it the same as Delrin? \
I'm asking this because I've found a nice piece of Delrin (1 meter long\, 30mm of diameter) for quite a cheap price and I could try to build my own picks.\
\
Thanks in advance for your answer.\
\
Best wishes \
\
Mark",12237,"BBCode","2008-12-10 11:36:11"
12238,1441,"Still have it. Info you request is in my posting. I believe it' an early Pigalle. Dell'Arte label dated O5/05 with no model name. Pics posted on photobucket w/ link on my original FS post. Asking $750 in great HSC w bigtone pickup. If you'd like more info or want to make an offer let me know. I'm in Austin. Regards\, Mark.",12238,"BBCode","2008-12-10 08:15:28"
12239,1819,"Hello ! My friend\, from other city\, haves a guitar\, from Manouche Guitars model Hand Crafted...it have polish finish...and he sells with 900$.\
\
Here is photos:\
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[url=http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/SalieriLM/DSCF1018.jpg]http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79 ... CF1018.jpg[/url]\
[url=http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/SalieriLM/DSCF1021.jpg]http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79 ... CF1021.jpg[/url]\
[url=http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/SalieriLM/DSCF1026.jpg]http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79 ... CF1026.jpg[/url]\
\
I want to tell me as is looks good\, it's right as i buy it ? Anyway\, if i go to my friend\, i give it a try to see how sound it...\
\
Sorry for my bad english.\
\
Stefan.",12239,"BBCode","2008-12-10 11:54:34"
12241,1819,"Hello ! My friend\, from other city\, haves a guitar\, from Manouche Guitars model Hand Crafted...it have polish finish\, he used about 2-3 months...and he sells with 900$.\
\
Here is photos:\
\
[url=http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/SalieriLM/DSCF1018.jpg]http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79 ... CF1018.jpg[/url]\
[url=http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/SalieriLM/DSCF1021.jpg]http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79 ... CF1021.jpg[/url]\
[url=http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/SalieriLM/DSCF1026.jpg]http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79 ... CF1026.jpg[/url]\
\
I want to tell me as is looks good\, it's right as i buy it ? Anyway\, if i go to my friend\, i give it a try to see how sound it...\
\
Sorry for my bad english again!\
\
Stefan.",12241,"BBCode","2008-12-10 11:56:29"
12245,1871,"Hi Mark.\
I'm trying to build myself some picks: how do you know Wegen picks are made out of Acetal? Is it the same as Delrin? \
I'm asking this because I've found a nice piece of Delrin (1 meter long\, 30mm of diameter) for quite a cheap price and I could try to build my own picks.\
\
Thanks in advance for your answer.\
\
Best wishes \
\
Mark",12245,"BBCode","2008-12-10 11:36:11"
12246,158,"Hi\,  personally I'm not 100% sure\, but I do have a Wegen pick and have taken it to several engineers and engineering plastics manufacturers and they have identified it as acetal.  I certainly can't tell the difference.  The picks I made a year or two ago have hardly worn at all so I'm happy with the material.  Also\, as far as I know acetal is only available in black or white which are the only colours that Wegen use.\
\
However when it comes down to it I think the material should be whatever you want to use.  I have a friend who has made them out of a wide variety of plastics\, woods and coconut shell.  They all produce different tone and wear differently.  The important part is the shape and contour of the picking edge.\
\
I've got some close up scans of an actual Wegen pick if that would be of help.  Let me know if you want them.  Good luck - I'd like to hear how you go with it.  Please send photos if you can.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Mark",12237,"BBCode","2008-12-10 12:31:37"
12249,1016,"Nice looking guitar! Best of luck with it. I've heard good reviews about those\, but I've never played one myself.",12249,"BBCode","2008-12-10 12:45:20"
12250,158,"Hi\,  personally I'm not 100% sure\, but I do have a Wegen pick and have taken it to several engineers and engineering plastics manufacturers and they have identified it as acetal.  I certainly can't tell the difference.  The picks I made a year or two ago have hardly worn at all so I'm happy with the material.  Also\, as far as I know acetal is only available in black or white which are the only colours that Wegen use.\
\
However when it comes down to it I think the material should be whatever you want to use.  I have a friend who has made them out of a wide variety of plastics\, woods and coconut shell.  They all produce different tone and wear differently.  The important part is the shape and contour of the picking edge.\
\
I've got some close up scans of an actual Wegen pick if that would be of help.  Let me know if you want them.  Good luck - I'd like to hear how you go with it.  Please send photos if you can.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Mark",12250,"BBCode","2008-12-10 12:31:37"
12252,1871,"Hi Mark.\
\
Thanks for the answer.\
\
I'll buy a delrin bar (wich seems to be a kind of acetal) as soon as possible and will start to carve picks. I'll let you know how it goes as soon as I have finished my first pick. I'll try to build a small jazz pick\, about 25mm long.\
I think you will have to wait a couple weeks since I'm a little busy with my job. \
\
Send the photos to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:doctordragon@libero.it\">doctordragon@libero.it</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks again\
\
Cheers\, \
\
Mark",12237,"BBCode","2008-12-10 13:34:49"
12254,934,"Ian \
Still interested? In the Collins...had a couple guys with apparently no funds string me along for two months!\
Rich",11892,"BBCode","2008-12-10 13:32:39"
12255,1737,"Hey.. Thats too bad..  I just bought a Dark Eyes instead.  I wish you had contacted me earlier.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",11889,"BBCode","2008-12-10 14:33:26"
12258,900,"Hi Tas\,\
I'm off to Melbourne for 2 weeks Dec/Jan and would like to go listen to some swing jazz.\
\
Would you know of any clubs in Melbourne that play Django's music?\
\
Thanks in advance.\
\
Luciano",12258,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:02:38"
12259,900,"Hi Richard\,\
I'm off to Melbourne for 2 weeks Dec/Jan time and would like go listen to some swing music.\
\
I've been away from Melbourne for many years and don't know the places any more.\
\
Would you happen to know where I can go and listen to some good Django style music while I am there?\
\
Thanks in advance\,\
\
Regards\,\
Luciano",12259,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:06:44"
12260,900,"Hi Ewan\,\
I'm off to Melbourne for 2 weeks Dec/Jan period and would like to go listen to some good swing music.\
\
I haven't lived in Melbourne for many years and I am not famliare with what's on down there.  \
Would you happen to know of any places in Melbourne where I can go listen to some good gypsy jazz?\
\
Best regards\,\
Luciano\
\
By the way\, really enjoyed Ozmanouche.  Look forward to it again next year.",12260,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:12:18"
12261,900,"Hi Ewan\,\
I'm off to Melbourne for 2 weeks Dec/Jan period and would like to go listen to some good swing music.\
\
I haven't lived in Melbourne for many years and I am not famliare with what's on down there.  \
Would you happen to know of any places in Melbourne where I can go listen to some good gypsy jazz?\
\
Best regards\,\
Luciano\
\
By the way\, really enjoyed Ozmanouche.  Look forward to it again next year.",12261,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:12:18"
12262,182,"Hi Luciano\
\
email Ross Hetherington on <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:osmanros@tpg.com.au\">osmanros@tpg.com.au</a><!-- e --> - he'll give you some tips.\
The Laundry is a good spot\, plus if Duck Musique are playing anywhere you gotta see them.\
Have fun!!\
Thanks - Ozmanouche was great this year!! over too quickly as always..:-)\
Ewan",12260,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:26:19"
12263,1176,"Salut Stephan\,\
\
Alors\, je pense qu'elle est bonne!  Sie ist schoen\, diese Guitar.  (Sup&#259;rat I a face nu speak român)\
\
It looks good :)   I paid more or less that for my guitar\, and it is an asian guitar.   \
\
Of course\, it is impossible to say without playing it\, but it seems pretty good (although the strings look to be in very bad shape in the picture\, but of course that is easy to fix. \
\
Best\,\
\
- Breckenridge",12263,"BBCode","2008-12-10 14:37:52"
12264,1819,"Thanks for reply !\
\
Stefan.",12239,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:44:12"
12266,1871,"Hi Mark.\
\
Thanks for the answer.\
\
I'll buy a delrin bar (wich seems to be a kind of acetal) as soon as possible and will start to carve picks. I'll let you know how it goes as soon as I have finished my first pick. I'll try to build a small jazz pick\, about 25mm long.\
I think you will have to wait a couple weeks since I'm a little busy with my job. \
\
Send the photos to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:doctordragon@libero.it\">doctordragon@libero.it</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks again\
\
Cheers\, \
\
Mark",12245,"BBCode","2008-12-10 13:34:49"
12267,182,"Hi Luciano\
\
email Ross Hetherington on <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:osmanros@tpg.com.au\">osmanros@tpg.com.au</a><!-- e --> - he'll give you some tips.\
The Laundry is a good spot\, plus if Duck Musique are playing anywhere you gotta see them.\
Have fun!!\
Thanks - Ozmanouche was great this year!! over too quickly as always..:-)\
Ewan",12267,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:26:19"
12269,954,"Greetings Ted:\
\
I and my musical partner\, Peter Hadcock\, grew up in Huntington NY\, and currently live in Suffolk County. A while ago we decided to learn Django style music  since at our ages\, it's rather daft to be playing The Who. We had been playing The Rev. Gary Davis's music that we learned from the lads of Hot Tuna\, but it was time for a change. Peter's a fine finger picker and I am a good bass player (electric).\
\
We've been struggling with Django's music (Damn\, it's hard!) for several years now. We've bought French The Secrets of books and a few others\, and get together about once a week for practice\, as we've done for decades. Things are getting better\, the rhythm is getting better\, the tone is getting better. Peter plays a Dell Arte D hole\, and I have a Gitane John Jorgenson model with a Dupont bridge that I got from Jacques -that improved the sound.\
\
We both have haunted this site for several years and have learned much.\
Seeing that you live in Forrest Hills made me wonder if you ever give lessons\, or take tuition for an extend one-off lesson for the both of us? Perhaps some weekend? I'd like a critique of the sound of my instrument and pointers of my minimal technique.\
\
Do you ever get back to Halesite?\
\
Best Regards\,\
Michael Hayes",12269,"BBCode","2008-12-11 08:26:53"
12274,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
I don't know if you are Francophone\, but I thought I'd point this out...\
\
[url]http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13592[/url]\
\
If you need any translation\, let me know.  \
\
-B",12274,"BBCode","2008-12-11 10:58:41"
12277,252,"I'd love to be there... some of my favorite players all in the same room. \
\
Thank you - I used babelfish to do a translation - it usually gives a strange sounding translation\, but the meaning comes through. I recognize some of these guys - MichMich is Dennis\, Mario is Ivan.\
\
That model has been really successful - they're always pretty much gone before I'm done making them. I'm going to try to get a couple to Michael this time around. I want to try to sell them exclusively through him and an outlet in France that sells to players because it's a bummer when they disappear never to be heard from again. It's a whole lot more fun when they get bought by people who come to the festivals and gig and such. I love to hear how they open up. You can kind of tell the voice they'll have when they're new\, but it's always really fun to hear and play them after they've stretched their wings a bit.\
\
It sounds like you're originally from Europe and speak a few languages - Dutch & French? Were you at Djangofest this year?\
\
-Bob",12277,"BBCode","2008-12-11 12:33:08"
12280,900,"Hi Richard\,\
I'm off to Melbourne for 2 weeks Dec/Jan time and would like go listen to some swing music.\
\
I've been away from Melbourne for many years and don't know the places any more.\
\
Would you happen to know where I can go and listen to some good Django style music while I am there?\
\
Thanks in advance\,\
\
Regards\,\
Luciano",12280,"BBCode","2008-12-10 22:06:44"
12281,65,"[url=http://www.myspace.com/melbournehot]http://www.myspace.com/melbournehot[/url]\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/duckmusique]http://www.myspace.com/duckmusique[/url]\
\
Check out these\, Luciano.\
\
Actually Im from Canberra.\
\
Sorry I lost a longer reply to you. \
\
This is an outfit I play with:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/luluswinguitar]http://www.myspace.com/luluswinguitar[/url]",12259,"BBCode","2008-12-11 14:55:46"
12284,311,"Hello\,\
I was happy to read you finally got a DG300 and are enjoying it very much.\
\
Yes those Wegen picks are great! Next time you order try the wegen twins\, those are my favorites.\
Glad to hear also that you're working with Gypsy picking\, I can't tell you how much that book has helped me. Gypsy fire is also awesome as are the Denis chang Dvds.\
\
Just wanted to say hi\,\
Keep swinging!\
Enrique.",12284,"BBCode","2008-12-12 01:19:10"
12287,1872,"thanks for the reply last week. your dg-255 did come out great. it appears you just refinshed the top\, correct? not the back & sides. couple of quick questions: \
1) did you remove the finish with a liquid \"stripper\" or was it mostly sanding\, or a little (or a lot) of both?\
2) this may be obvious but\, before refinishing\, did you remove totally both \"moustache\" pieces glued to the top\, or did you work around them?\
\
     as a result\, did the refinishing affect the sound in a positive way?\
\
thanks in advance\,\
ron",12287,"BBCode","2008-12-12 13:49:23"
12288,1833,"You know the sound of the guitar is great...at least from my little experience..I am spending many hours after work to practice and I feel that the result will need time to come.\
Its a style that need a lot of work as far as I understand.\
But I am not give up.hehe:)\
\
The BB with the gypsy package of rythm and songs are helpful.\
\
*A question\,I make lessons with my jazz teacher for gypsy jazz.He is helping me alot but I dont know how to spare my practice time.What I mean is \,work alot from your book?transcript songs?...For the time being what should I have to take care of more?...\
\
Dimitrios",12288,"BBCode","2008-12-12 02:20:02"
12289,1872,"thanks for the reply last week. your dg-255 did come out great. it appears you just refinshed the top\, correct? not the back & sides. couple of quick questions: \
1) did you remove the finish with a liquid \"stripper\" or was it mostly sanding\, or a little (or a lot) of both?\
2) this may be obvious but\, before refinishing\, did you remove totally both \"moustache\" pieces glued to the top\, or did you work around them?\
\
     as a result\, did the refinishing affect the sound in a positive way?\
\
thanks in advance\,\
ron",12289,"BBCode","2008-12-12 13:49:23"
12290,178,"[quote=\"elropo\"]thanks for the reply last week. your dg-255 did come out great. it appears you just refinshed the top\, correct? not the back & sides.\
\
Just the top and headstock.\
\
 couple of quick questions: \
1) did you remove the finish with a liquid \"stripper\" or was it mostly sanding\, or a little (or a lot) of both?\
\
Sand only. Do not use stripper! Can penetrate the wood pores.\
\
2) this may be obvious but\, before refinishing\, did you remove totally both \"moustache\" pieces glued to the top\, or did you work around them?\
\
Remove them. Easily glued back on w/ Tite Bond.\
\
     as a result\, did the refinishing affect the sound in a positive way?\
\
Yes\, just not dramatically\, however it did open up with playing.\
\
Looks better\, don't you think?\
\
thanks in advance\,\
\
Your welcome!\
\
Here is a video of the guitar on Bossa Dorado\, mic only.\
Sound was just off the camera\, however you can get the just of the sound somewhat.\
Cantina band was recorded off the sound board. Not using the Franken Selmer.\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/user/pierrelp]http://www.youtube.com/user/pierrelp[/url]\
[/quote]",12287,"BBCode","2008-12-12 14:30:59"
12291,954,"Greetings Ted:\
\
Thank you for your enthusiastic message.\
\
Yes\, I did know that you were from Huntington\, we had some old correspondence several years ago - but I had not followed up when you were living on the Left Coast. My fault entirely.When I read that you were in Forrest Hills I thought there just might be a chance of meeting up with you. Needless to say your knowledge of Gypsy history is fearsome. I wouldn't think of posting on it.\
\
I copied Peter on your message and he's very interested\, which is saying something of 2 Anglo-Americans. We don't get very excited all that often\, or at least we wouldn't show it. I think Margaret Thatcher was PM when we last got excited.\
\
My guess is things would probably work out best after the first of the year after the holiday obligations are over. How about with you? Are weekends ever good for you? And yes\, I think a 2 hour session with both of us would be the best start. That way we could try to absorb things\, go home\, lick our wounds\, or at least bruised egos\, and practice until we meet again.\
\
I know that you are deeply into your Favino guitars a Stimer pickup and your new Stimer amp. I think your evaluation of our instrument sounds would be invaluable\, let alone your pointers on what we we should be focusing on. I truely don't know if my guitar is up to snuff or not. Sometimes I'm quite pleased with it other times\, not. I haven't been playing guitar all that long a time though I did play a bit when I was young. Learning the Django music for Peter and myself was like learning Greek when we  had only know Latin before - just totally new and we felt completely hopeless for over a year. Every chord seemed improbable and took a week of practice to lear. And there are so many more to learn still!\
\
If weekends in January look good to you\, please let me know so that we can try to coordinate a date and time. Forrest Hills isn't that far from Huntington\, but Peter now lives in Coram so he'd be driving to Huntington first and then we could drive in together. What kind of fees are we looking at?\
\
My home phone # is 631 424 6090 for evenings or weekends. My email is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wabaum01@earthlink.net\">wabaum01@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> if that is more convenient.\
\
Thanks for your time.",12291,"BBCode","2008-12-11 16:57:56"
12292,311,"I say work on your rhythm and your picking first\, learn songs\, transcribe Django's solos by ear and try to figure out where on the guitar neck he played.\
Arpeggios are a good way to start building technique and improvisation tools\, Stephane Wrembel's \"Getting into jazz guitar\" book is good for that.\
For songs I like Robin Nolan \"Gig book\"\, like areal book for gypsy jazz!\
\
So:\
\
1. Picking technique: \"Gypsy picking\" book\
\
2. Rhythm \"la pompe\": Denis Chang \"the art of accompaniment\"\, Horowitz \"Gypsy rhythm\".\
\
3. Songs\, \"Gig book\"\
\
4. Arpeggios: triads Major\, minor\, diminished\, augmented\, then add the 9ths then work on four note arpeggios: -7b5 (m-6)\, m-7\, Maj7\, dom7\, etc.\
Work horizontally on the fretboard (i.e for 4 note arpeggios use 2 notes per string): \"Getting into jazz guitar\"\
\
5. Transcription and vocabulary. \"Gypsy fire\"\, Django's recordings!\
\
Good luck!\
Enrique.",12284,"BBCode","2008-12-12 20:26:37"
12293,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
Yeah\, I've learned a fair amount of slang from that forum :)  That's probably why the auto translator gave you something interesting...  \
\
I'm not European\, I'm from North Carolina.  But\, I've been passionate about languages for a long time\, and have lived in Europe for a while.  My now ex-wife is French\, we met in Business School in Germany and spoke only German for the first year we were together.  I'd studied Flemish/Dutch before that because of bicycle racing\, and found that doing a minor in German improved my skills there.\
\
I was at DFNW for the first time this year - my wife went to conservatory with Sebastian G. so she was excited to see him.  We spent a fair amount of time with him and Matthieu\, and she and I translated for Seb's workshop.\
\
I still haven't had a chance to play one of your guitars\, but I'll definitely jump on the chance.   Because Bea and I got married in the south of France near Cognac\, I always thought I'd end up with a DuPont one day.  But now\, I'm thinking when I graduate from Law School in 5 semesters I'll look at getting an American guitar :)\
\
Give a shout if you are ever in Seattle!  We have a fair amount of stuff going on\, between Horowitz\, Pearl Django\, Greg Ruby\, Hot Club Sandwich\, etc.   I've still never really been to Portland\, but I'd love to make it down to one of the Saturday Jams.\
\
I'm off to see Greg Ruby trio now at Pink Door\, as for the first Thursday in months I'm not practicing with the group I'm in!\
\
Have a good evening\,\
\
- Breckenridge",12274,"BBCode","2008-12-11 19:11:59"
12294,65,"[url=http://www.myspace.com/melbournehot]http://www.myspace.com/melbournehot[/url]\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/duckmusique]http://www.myspace.com/duckmusique[/url]\
\
Check out these\, Luciano.\
\
Actually Im from Canberra.\
\
Sorry I lost a longer reply to you. \
\
This is an outfit I play with:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/luluswinguitar]http://www.myspace.com/luluswinguitar[/url]",12294,"BBCode","2008-12-11 14:55:46"
12298,1833,"Good morning Enrique.\
\
Thanks a lot for your advice.I really appreciate your guidance.\
\
Take Care.\
\
Dimitrios",12288,"BBCode","2008-12-13 02:00:00"
12316,38,"Hi\,\
\
did you sell your dupont?  I am looking at a D hole that Michael has for sale.  I currently play a Shelley Park Encore that is one beautiful guitar\, but I want a stronger presence in the guitar.\
\
would really be interested in your thoughts/opinion/ideas.\
\
please email me offline at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dkeary@bellsouth.net\">dkeary@bellsouth.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks\,\
David",12316,"BBCode","2008-12-15 15:06:28"
12317,1886,"no--there are no stores here which sell affordable gypsy guitars (other than the gitanes\, which you are just as well buying on ebay).  \
\
my name is vic varney and i have bought and sold more gypsy guitars in the last few years than anybody in the area.  i don't always have stuff--i'm not a dealer--but i currently have one thing you really should come by and check out:  like new robin nolan dell arte; favino type--big guitar\, huge sound\, easy player--absolutely first class.  also has built-in big tone.  a great guitar and\, for $1250\, a GREAT deal.  \
\
feel free to call if you want: 706-372-4310 or email me direct:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vvarney@uga.edu\">vvarney@uga.edu</a><!-- e -->\
\
take care\,\
\
vv",12317,"BBCode","2008-12-16 09:09:51"
12319,1531,"Hi Harry\,\
\
only just really realised what this whole PM business is about. Thanks for the words\, i still haven't resolved the issue\, been too scared to do anything myself\, bar lowering the bridge\, which upon further reading\, is not what i think my guitar needs. \
\
I have recently found a really good guitar tech close(ish) to me\, that i'm gonna see & try and explain my dilemma. But i go through phases of \"Oh this action is ridiculous\, i need to lower it\, i can't play anything smoothly at a decent tempo\"\, and phases of \"Oh this action is ridiculous\, i need to raise it\, that buzz just won't do\". Which from all understanding is not the way a Dupont should play. \
\
Don't get me wrong\, i'm sure a lot of this is my lack of technique (it's the first GJ guitar i've owned & being left-handed\, haven't played many others)\, but the setup doesn't help.\
\
I generally use .11 Argentines\, i tried the .10's but the guitar prefers .11's. Rounder tone n all that.\
\
Hope life is treating you right\,\
Gary",12319,"BBCode","2008-12-16 12:42:56"
12320,311,"hey Gary\,\
Yeah\, we all go through those phases.\
You can use the #1 bridge and add paper\, cardboard\, wood or plastic shims to raise the action until you get it like you want. Then you just measure the height of the bridge+shims and lower a taller (#2) bridge to that.\
Take into account neck relief too. I like it straight with just a little bit a relief.\
Hope you get your Dupont playing great soon!\
Best\,\
Enrique.",11272,"BBCode","2008-12-16 15:18:38"
12321,1887,"STILL BUSY ?\
I GOT MYSELF A NEW ELECTRIC GUITAR VERY NICE&lt;ARCHTOP WITH\
FLOATING  PU&gt; MY FRIEND LOU MESSANA BAUGHT  #3  GUITARS\
 THEY HAVE THE ELECTRIC DJANGO SOUND AND VERY EASY TO PLAY\
AND  CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP&gt;\
I HAD TO BUY STRINGS SO I JOINED THIS LIST ???????\
BE WELL AND GET BACK TO ME WHENEVER\
\
CHARLES",12321,"BBCode","2008-12-16 19:58:18"
12323,1887,"STILL BUSY ?\
I GOT MYSELF A NEW ELECTRIC GUITAR VERY NICE&lt;ARCHTOP WITH\
FLOATING  PU&gt; MY FRIEND LOU MESSANA BAUGHT  #3  GUITARS\
 THEY HAVE THE ELECTRIC DJANGO SOUND AND VERY EASY TO PLAY\
AND  CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP&gt;\
I HAD TO BUY STRINGS SO I JOINED THIS LIST ???????\
BE WELL AND GET BACK TO ME WHENEVER\
\
CHARLES",12323,"BBCode","2008-12-16 19:58:18"
12325,1886,"no--there are no stores here which sell affordable gypsy guitars (other than the gitanes\, which you are just as well buying on ebay).  \
\
my name is vic varney and i have bought and sold more gypsy guitars in the last few years than anybody in the area.  i don't always have stuff--i'm not a dealer--but i currently have one thing you really should come by and check out:  like new robin nolan dell arte; favino type--big guitar\, huge sound\, easy player--absolutely first class.  also has built-in big tone.  a great guitar and\, for $1250\, a GREAT deal.  \
\
feel free to call if you want: 706-372-4310 or email me direct:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vvarney@uga.edu\">vvarney@uga.edu</a><!-- e -->\
\
take care\,\
\
vv",12325,"BBCode","2008-12-16 09:09:51"
12328,1833,"kalispera\,ti ginesai?\
Apo oti diabasa eisai kai esu athineos.\
paizeis kairo gypsy jazz?\
Ego asxoloumai mono 5 mines alla mou exei elkusei para poly to endiaferon.\
\
Dimitris.",12328,"BBCode","2008-12-17 09:48:26"
12329,1782,"Michael\,\
  I ordered some Saga tuning mechs and the order is pending shipment.  I get out to Seattle next month so I can wait if the delay is more than a few weeks.  No trouble.\
Thanks\,\
Ryan",12329,"BBCode","2008-12-17 09:22:39"
12330,9,"Hi Ryan....it will probably be much longer as Saga is very slow to get these to us.\
\
'm",12330,"BBCode","2008-12-17 09:53:14"
12333,1782,"Michael\,\
No worries.  They can wait until I get out to Seattle.\
Thanks\,\
Ryan",12329,"BBCode","2008-12-17 13:26:49"
12334,1833,"kalispera\,ti ginesai?\
Apo oti diabasa eisai kai esu athineos.\
paizeis kairo gypsy jazz?\
Ego asxoloumai mono 5 mines alla mou exei elkusei para poly to endiaferon.\
\
Dimitris.",12334,"BBCode","2008-12-17 09:48:26"
12335,551,"geia sou dimitri \, xairomai pou vlepw olo ena kai perissoterous na asxolountai me ayto to style \, egw eimai sto (kourbeti) edw kai 3-4 xronia \
an kai django akouga apo vrefos logw tou patera mou \, anyway egw menw sto psixiko to thl mou einai 6946-000367 \, oti aporia 8es kai exeis mporeis na me pareis thl na rwthseis \, exw arketh empeiria gia gear mias kai exw dokimasei to pio polla pragmata \, exw paei sto samois kai exw dei \, exw paiksei me koryfaious paixtes \, epishs an pote xreiasteis \, exw proswpikh epafh me tous top luthiers tou eidous ( eimers \, hahl \, killy nonis ) . 8a xarw poly na se gnwrisw",12328,"BBCode","2008-12-18 03:00:45"
12336,551,"geia sou dimitri \, xairomai pou vlepw olo ena kai perissoterous na asxolountai me ayto to style \, egw eimai sto (kourbeti) edw kai 3-4 xronia \
an kai django akouga apo vrefos logw tou patera mou \, anyway egw menw sto psixiko to thl mou einai 6946-000367 \, oti aporia 8es kai exeis mporeis na me pareis thl na rwthseis \, exw arketh empeiria gia gear mias kai exw dokimasei to pio polla pragmata \, exw paei sto samois kai exw dei \, exw paiksei me koryfaious paixtes \, epishs an pote xreiasteis \, exw proswpikh epafh me tous top luthiers tou eidous ( eimers \, hahl \, killy nonis ) . 8a xarw poly na se gnwrisw",12336,"BBCode","2008-12-18 03:00:45"
12337,1441,"Austin TX. \
\
Where are you?\
\
Regards\, Mark",12337,"BBCode","2008-12-10 08:10:00"
12338,455,"California",12229,"BBCode","2008-12-18 11:57:28"
12342,11,"if you need a mp3 of Paprika (since it was never officially published) let me know your email.",12342,"BBCode","2008-12-18 15:19:30"
12344,1737,"Hey\, I'm interested in both the amp and preamp/mic.  What would consider as a combined price?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",12344,"BBCode","2008-12-19 03:52:38"
12347,766,"hello Ian\,\
\
Thanks for the interest. Between the amp and bag setup\, I have $2000 invested in this project before my labor. All of the gear is in perfect shape. I'd feel comfortable selling it all for $1290 plus shipping. Thanks again for the interest.\
\
Best Regards\,\
Jason",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-19 09:17:16"
12348,1737,"Hey\, \
\
thanks for the reply.  I could do $1200.00 + shipping.  If that's of interest\, let me know\, and I'll make the payment\, is paypal okay?.  Also can you give me an idea what shipping would be (6250 Lawrence Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, B3L1J9).\
\
Thanks\, \
\
Ian",12344,"BBCode","2008-12-19 09:29:27"
12350,1737,"Hey\, \
\
Seems I've got the budget increased a bit and can do 1290.  So consider them sold\, and let me know how to deal with payment.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",12344,"BBCode","2008-12-19 12:36:28"
12353,766,"Hello Ian\,\
\
Great to hear. Please just hit the \"buy it now\" for the amp and you can pay for it through paypal. Then you can just send a paypal payment for the remaining $440 plus shipping for the bag. My paypal account is: inthewhisper@hotmail. I will run over to ups tomorrow morning and get a shipping quote for the bag for you. If you like\, i can call you with a total as soon as i have it. I will ship the gear off as soon as paypal clears. Thanks! \
\
Talk to you soon\,\
jason",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-19 15:27:57"
12354,1737,"Hey\, \
\
I just bought the amp via the buy it now.  May as well hold off paying for it till I get the total for shipping and I can do it all in one shot. If you could message me the shipping total I'll make payment via paypal.  \
\
Cheers\,  Ian",12344,"BBCode","2008-12-19 17:54:13"
12357,766,"Hello Ian\,\
\
Sounds great. Thanks very much. I will make a drive over to UPS in the morning and get you a total. If for some reason they aren't open\, It will be my first priority monday morning. Thanks Again.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-Jason",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-19 19:53:41"
12359,766,"Hello Ian\,\
Looks like standard UPS shipping for the mic bag will be $35 and the amp will be $44. They say you should have it on the 31st if I mail them on monday\, but\, that its typically 3 to 7 business days. So you're looking at $1369US total. I'm not sure if you want to do UPS insurance. Just let me know. For what it's worth\, if it's possible\, you should try and use a credit card when you pay through paypal. It's insured for you and payment will clear immediately. Ironically\, if you use a direct bank account attached to paypal\, i believe it takes like 17 days to clear and it isn't insured as well. Makes no sense. Go figure.\
Talk to you soon\,\
Jason Cook\
my/our paypal account is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:inthewhisper@hotmail.com\">inthewhisper@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> (which is in my brother's name\, Ian Cook)",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-20 11:26:04"
12364,934,"Jason \
are putting these packages together or just selling this one setup?\
thanks\
Rich",12364,"BBCode","2008-12-20 18:01:05"
12365,1819,"Hello\, i see your post...how sounds Cigano GJ-10 ? I want to buy Cigano GJ-10 too\, but i want to tell me informations...\
\
And\, another question: Can you record audio or video your guitar ? I want to see how sounds it...thanks !\
\
Sorry for my bad english.\
\
Stefan.",12365,"BBCode","2008-12-21 09:07:57"
12366,934,"Jason \
are putting these packages together or just selling this one setup?\
thanks\
Rich",12366,"BBCode","2008-12-20 18:01:05"
12367,766,"Hello Rich\,\
\
I can put more of them together. I will do it per request.\
\
-Jason",12364,"BBCode","2008-12-21 10:54:48"
12370,766,"Hello Rich\,\
\
I can put more of them together. I will do it per request.\
\
-Jason",12370,"BBCode","2008-12-21 10:54:48"
12371,1893,"I did a lot of research before buying this one\, and I followed the advice of a few people. I don't regret buying this guitar. It plays really nice and has very good volume. I think that for around $300 you can't get better than that.\
I would recommend you go to a store and try it out.\
\
I hope this helps.",12371,"BBCode","2008-12-21 11:01:15"
12372,1819,"Oh\, i can't go to a shop :( i am from Romania...\
\
Can you make a short video record or audio please ? I want to hear how to sound this guitar\, please !\
\
And...thanks for reply !\
\
Stefan.",12365,"BBCode","2008-12-21 14:28:39"
12375,1893,"I don't have the means to record myself. However\, I am sure you can find some on youtube. If you look in this forum\, there is a post regarding the Ciganos and a fwe youtube videos with the GJ-15. That could give you an idea.",12371,"BBCode","2008-12-21 14:30:17"
12376,1819,"Thanks for reply !",12365,"BBCode","2008-12-21 14:36:23"
12378,934,"very cool ...I'll have to wait till after the holidays...I currently use a AT pro 70 mic and noticed that it was a popular mic at Djangofest NW...but\, noticed they were using Low to high imp. line converter to go into the 1st channel of the AERs(to get the added EQ section etc)\
do you chain to the Sabine before or after the parametric?\
Thanks\
Rich",12364,"BBCode","2008-12-21 15:12:09"
12380,934,"very cool ...I'll have to wait till after the holidays...I currently use a AT pro 70 mic and noticed that it was a popular mic at Djangofest NW...but\, noticed they were using Low to high imp. line converter to go into the 1st channel of the AERs(to get the added EQ section etc)\
do you chain to the Sabine before or after the parametric?\
Thanks\
Rich",12366,"BBCode","2008-12-21 15:12:09"
12390,1871,"Hi Mark.\
\
As you can remember I said that I wanted to make my own picks from acetal. After having tried a Wegen I have to say that is a good pick but a little bit too chirpy when playing an amplified guitar (especially a distorted electric). Now I'm trying to produce some galalite at home and use it to make some picks\, I'll let you know how it goes.\
Have you ever tried materials that produce less chirp than acetal?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Mark",12237,"BBCode","2008-12-23 02:57:29"
12391,285,"Robin\,\
\
I am going to come to your Birthday bash man!  Have you got a anumber I can call you on?  My number is +447770373204.\
\
Best\,\
\
Robin",12391,"BBCode","2008-12-23 05:25:47"
12392,11,"if you need a mp3 of Paprika (since it was never officially published) let me know your email.",12392,"BBCode","2008-12-18 15:19:30"
12396,766,"Hi Ian\,\
\
I emailed you yesterday and for some strange reason\, it came back... Anyhow\, here's a copy of the message from yesterday:\
\
This is ian writing\, Jason's brother. I just sent the amp and mic off to you via UPS for Jason. There are 2 seperate boxes\, each with a unique tracking no. The numbers are:\
\
1z340x276876565993\
\
1z340x276876565386\
\
I insured the gear for its full value and I declared it as a gift\, so you shouldn't have to pay any duties. I put my phone number on the tag\, so if for some reason they ask you to pay any duty\, have them call me and I will happily confirm it as a gift. Please drop us a line when you receive everything.\
\
P.s. paypal charged us $54 to receive that payment from you! Can you believe that?! Ebay\, what a racket!\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-ian\
321-795-9114",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-23 12:16:56"
12397,766,"Hi Ian\,\
\
This is ian writing\, Jason's brother. I just sent the amp and mic off to you via UPS for Jason. There are 2 seperate boxes\, each with a unique tracking no. The numbers are:\
\
1z340x276876565993\
\
1z340x276876565386\
\
I insured the gear for its full value and I declared it as a gift\, so you shouldn't have to pay any duties. I put my phone number on the tag\, so if for some reason they ask you to pay any duty\, have them call me and I will happily confirm it as a gift. Please drop us a line when you receive everything.\
\
P.s. paypal charged us $54 to receive that payment from you! Can you believe that?! Ebay\, what a racket!\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-ian\
321-795-9114",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-23 08:27:15"
12398,766,"Hi Ian\,\
\
This is ian writing\, Jason's brother. I just sent the amp and mic off to you via UPS for Jason. There are 2 seperate boxes\, each with a unique tracking no. The numbers are:\
\
1z340x276876565993\
\
1z340x276876565386\
\
I insured the gear for its full value and I declared it as a gift\, so you shouldn't have to pay any duties. I put my phone number on the tag\, so if for some reason they ask you to pay any duty\, have them call me and I will happily confirm it as a gift. Please drop us a line when you receive everything.\
\
P.s. paypal charged us $54 to receive that payment from you! Can you believe that?! Ebay\, what a racket!\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-ian\
321-795-9114",12347,"BBCode","2008-12-22 18:17:51"
12399,1871,"Hi Mark.\
\
As you can remember I said that I wanted to make my own picks from acetal. After having tried a Wegen I have to say that is a good pick but a little bit too chirpy when playing an amplified guitar (especially a distorted electric). Now I'm trying to produce some galalite at home and use it to make some picks\, I'll let you know how it goes.\
Have you ever tried materials that produce less chirp than acetal?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Mark",12245,"BBCode","2008-12-23 02:57:29"
12401,285,"Robin\,\
\
I am going to come to your Birthday bash man!  Have you got a anumber I can call you on?  My number is +447770373204.\
\
Best\,\
\
Robin",12401,"BBCode","2008-12-23 05:25:47"
12403,873,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I'm thinking of selling the Geronimo Mateos \"Jazz A\" guitar that you sold me through you on consignment.  Given that you take 20%\, do you think the guitar would move at a price of $2200?  It is in mint condition with a replaced bridge and setup from Josh.  I'm thinking of using the proceeds to get a less-expensive Asian-made Dell Arte Favino from you\, the D-hole model with 14 frets to the body.  After trying a few Gypsy jazz style guitars\, I think I prefer the chunkier neck of the Dell Arte Favino models and the tone produced by the D-hole guitars compared to the oval-hole guitars.\
\
Please let me know what you think when you have a chance and Happy Holidays!\
\
Thanks\,\
Stefan",12403,"BBCode","2008-12-24 08:29:04"
12404,9,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
Sure\, $2200 is worth a try for the Mateos.\
\
BTW\, I'd stay away from the music link Dell Artes. They tend to have a lot of problems with the necks. They are also are very heavy and have little projection...the Sagas are far better for the money. I'd recommend one of those instead.\
\
If you want a Favino sized guitar the US made Dell Arte is the way to go...infinitely better then a Saga and there's no comparison to the Music Link Hommage. So much louder and much better playability. If you buy a US made Hommage from me then I can reduce the consignment commission to only 10%. Ok? I think you'll be way better of with a US made one.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",11546,"BBCode","2008-12-24 09:13:09"
12407,873,"Thanks for the prompt reply\, Michael.\
\
That's too bad about the Music Link Dell Arte.  I thought that would be a nice inexpensive option.  I'm specifically trying to replicate the feel of the neck of the US Dell Arte Hommage oval hole that I had.\
\
I might consider a US Dell Arte Hommage D Hole 14 fret model - how much would you charge?  And do you think I could get more than $2200 for the Mateos?\
\
Stefan",12403,"BBCode","2008-12-24 09:21:08"
12408,9,"The US made Hommage is $2699.\
\
You could try to get more for the Mateos...but it may take a long\, long time to sell.\
\
Problem is that the prices in Europe for Mateos guitars are rather low. This one is only about $1\,800 (20% less if you don't pay VAT)\
\
[url=http://www.oldies-guitars.com/pop/2008/man/mateoss.htm]http://www.oldies-guitars.com/pop/2008/man/mateoss.htm[/url]\
\
Good news is that the only ones in the US are at Alain Cola's site and he's charging $2750. But I think it's been there for years...\
\
'm",11546,"BBCode","2008-12-24 09:31:00"
12411,873,"Thanks Michael.  I'll give it some thought.  I'm trying to avoid spending additional money right now given the current economy.  That's why the initial thought of selling the Mateos and getting the Asian Dell Arte had some appeal.  That scenario would allow me to get into the type of guitar I was looking for and put some cash back in my pocket.\
\
I'll be in touch.\
\
Thanks again and Happy Holidays.\
Stefan",12403,"BBCode","2008-12-24 09:38:52"
12412,9,"Ok....Happy Holidays!\
\
'm",11546,"BBCode","2008-12-24 09:40:16"
12414,178,"Jimmy\,\
\
I just tried your email address and it bounced back...\
\
Email me your off group email address asap\, as I have a X-Mas present for you!\
\
I'll send it soon as I hear from you...\
\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
\
Happy Holidays\,\
\
Allin",12414,"BBCode","2008-12-25 05:41:54"
12419,1375,"Is the Dyn-G still for sale? Will you still sell it separately? How much if so? I'm located in PA\, USA. You can email me at: listen at echoes.net \
\
Thanks and Merry Christmas!! :D \
\
Jay Steveskey",12419,"BBCode","2008-12-25 15:17:29"
12422,1415,"Denis\, \
 I was wondering\, based on your experience who I should spend time with when I go to Europe this summer. I will definitely be studying with Lollo and Fapy\, but I don't know how to get in contact with people like Paulus Schafer\, Moreno\, Serge Kreif or Am Ketenes. Any tips or helpful connections? A few must meet people who are off the radar\, or some to avoid? Thanks for your time. \
       Sincerely\,\
                    Nick Sansone",12422,"BBCode","2008-12-27 11:06:17"
12423,3,"hi nick\, email me here <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \, tell me exactly what you expect and what you want from lessons\, and i'll tell you who to contact!\
\
D",12423,"BBCode","2008-12-27 12:10:20"
12424,3,"oh and tell me what kind of players you like",12423,"BBCode","2008-12-27 12:12:06"
12431,203,"Hello Frans\,\
\
Send me a private e-mail at : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> I should be able to find the music sheet of 'Accordéon' by Serge Gainsbourg in my mess.\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",12431,"BBCode","2008-12-29 13:50:05"
12432,203,"Hello Frans\,\
\
Send me a private e-mail at : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> I should be able to find the music sheet of 'Accordéon' by Serge Gainsbourg in my mess.\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",12432,"BBCode","2008-12-29 13:50:05"
12433,563,"Did you ever find a guitar you liked? If not\, I have a Gitane D-500 that used to belong to Lou Reed guitarist Bob Quine that I am willing to part with. I played most of Bob's GJ guitars after his death and this one was my favorite. I will be bringing some other guitars to Brooklyn to put on consignment\, so I could meet with you if you want to try it. Let me know. Feel free to call me at (856)983-3619. If this is not what you're looking for\, no problem. I wish you the best of luck with your search.",12433,"BBCode","2008-12-29 16:21:51"
12436,1905,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
I read that you will be playing in NYC in february.\
Do you have dates and the place where you will be playing?\
\
Thanks!\
Sue",12436,"BBCode","2008-12-30 20:19:40"
12437,3,"Hi Sue\
\
there are a few things\, but i think the main concert will be at the mehanata in manhattan on the 21st of feb\, i'll post something at djangobooks to let everyone know\
\
thanks \, happy new year!\
D",12437,"BBCode","2008-12-31 19:27:31"
12438,1871,"Hi Bob.\
I read on the Gipsy Pick thread that you built picks from materials that are dangerous to make...did you make galalithe using formaldehyde? I'm trying to produce galalithe but I'm having problems.\
\
Thanks in advance for your answer.\
\
Mark",12438,"BBCode","2008-12-23 02:48:31"
12440,252,"Yes\, I tried several noxious materials - that was one of them... it's very very noxious stuff - and not even the best material. If you absolutely must mold picks - try very hard epoxies - probably the best is System3 SB112\, but it's expensive... $60/$80 for a small bottle and you have to get the ratio just right and cure it at about 80 degrees or it'll just sit there half-cured and laugh at you... ah epoxy..\
\
Best to skip all that molding stuff anyway - the two materials which seemed the best (and both are safe)\
\
were:\
\
Tagua nut (plays similar to ivory)\
\
Ultex (plays similar to tortoise but wears better)\
\
Tagua nuts are easy to get hold of - specialty carving shops mostly - Ebay etc.  Be careful - it's really tough stuff to cut and you'll be tempted to hold the nut in your fingers as you're cutting it - that's a sure recipe to lose a finger. Superglue or epoxy the nut to something like a jig or handle so you can get your fingers far from whatever blade you use to cut it.\
\
Ultex... it's an industrial bearing material so industrial plastics suppliers - I may have gotten mine from McMaster Carr - can't remember as I stopped making picks because they were hard to make and I just ran out of time for it when I started making guitars.",12440,"BBCode","2008-12-31 21:06:02"
12442,252,"A friend just sent me this - I about fell over...",12277,"BBCode","2008-12-31 21:20:27"
12443,3,"Hi Sue\
\
there are a few things\, but i think the main concert will be at the mehanata in manhattan on the 21st of feb\, i'll post something at djangobooks to let everyone know\
\
thanks \, happy new year!\
D",12443,"BBCode","2008-12-31 19:27:31"
12446,1176,"Very nice!  \
\
Happy New Year as well :)",12274,"BBCode","2008-12-31 21:34:38"
12453,1871,"Thank you Bob...I'll try to buy some tagua nuts and ultex.\
\
Happy new year!\
\
Mark",12438,"BBCode","2009-01-01 03:47:57"
12454,252,"Sorry - that's Ultem... Ultex is some pick company's brand-name... but suffice it to say that the material is the same - it's polyetherimide... commonly called \"Ultem 1000\" I think it was Clayton who trademarked the word Ultex.\
\
Buying it in sheets is really expensive\, but you can buy it in rod form and slice it off as thick or thin as you need. it's still offensively expensive - a foot long chunk of 1.5\" diameter is about $50 - but that's better than a $400 sheet of the stuff...",12440,"BBCode","2009-01-02 01:53:45"
12456,767,"Dave\,\
Look on the bright side. After one whiff of the bone soup you're cooking up\, the neighbors will [i]never[/i] come over to bum a cup of beef broth from you.\
\
You gave me a pick with the holes drilled in it.\
\
Make sure you have a femur section that came off of the hip. I'm no animal biologist\, but I think you're chances are best to obtain a good usable thickness with that section of bone.\
\
Gimme a call if you have any questions on making the pick.\
My cell is 253-820-5197\
\
Bill",12456,"BBCode","2009-01-02 18:31:14"
12457,767,"Dave\,\
Look on the bright side. After one whiff of the bone soup you're cooking up\, the neighbors will [i]never[/i] come over to bum a cup of beef broth from you.\
\
You gave me a pick with the holes drilled in it.\
\
Make sure you have a femur section that came off of the hip. I'm no animal biologist\, but I think you're chances are best to obtain a good usable thickness with that section of bone.\
\
Gimme a call if you have any questions on making the pick.\
My cell is 253-820-5197\
\
Bill",12457,"BBCode","2009-01-02 18:31:14"
12458,1819,"sal\, ce mai faci ? :))",12458,"BBCode","2009-01-03 06:48:57"
12461,1138,"p'aci si eu...:P...La multi ani!!!",12461,"BBCode","2009-01-03 06:50:11"
12462,1571,"Hi there\, di you get an answer to your questions re Selmer specs ?\
If not let me know and I'll send you what information I have.\
\
I have a copy of the reprinted F Charles book but as far as I can see it doesn't give details about fret wire size. \
\
My own email adress is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alan@crookedpinky.co.uk\">alan@crookedpinky.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
cheers\
Alan",12462,"BBCode","2009-01-03 07:19:48"
12467,1836,"i made a transcription of the first part of the song : \
[url=http://posglov.googlepages.com/tablatures]http://posglov.googlepages.com/tablatures[/url]\
\
it is available in pdf and guitar pro 4 files.\
\
hope you'll enjoy it\
\
posglov",12467,"BBCode","2008-11-01 14:36:54"
12479,1571,"Hi there\, di you get an answer to your questions re Selmer specs ?\
If not let me know and I'll send you what information I have.\
\
I have a copy of the reprinted F Charles book but as far as I can see it doesn't give details about fret wire size. \
\
My own email adress is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alan@crookedpinky.co.uk\">alan@crookedpinky.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
cheers\
Alan",12479,"BBCode","2009-01-03 07:19:48"
12480,1828,"Hi Alan\
\
Many thanks for your private message.\
\
I managed to borrow the Alexandre & Charle construction plans from a friend\, and this gave me the information that I needed.\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",12462,"BBCode","2009-01-06 05:42:50"
12481,1828,"Hi Alan\
\
Many thanks for your private message.\
\
I managed to borrow the Alexandre & Charle construction plans from a friend\, and this gave me the information that I needed.\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",12481,"BBCode","2009-01-06 05:42:50"
12482,1571,"Great\, good luck with the build.\
Alan",12462,"BBCode","2009-01-06 05:55:34"
12485,1899,"Hi Michael. I'd like to buy a Stimer with the RCA jack\, how can I choose it from the shopping cart? Thanks.",12485,"BBCode","2009-01-06 03:06:11"
12486,9,"Don't worry\, just order one and I'll make sure it has an RCA jack.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",12486,"BBCode","2009-01-06 08:12:20"
12487,1899,"Ops\, just another question. Does st51 have two versions (RCA and miniplug) as well as st48? Thanks.",12487,"BBCode","2009-01-06 04:52:55"
12488,9,"I don't think I've seen a 51 with a miniplug.",12488,"BBCode","2009-01-06 08:13:39"
12489,40,"Michael- Hey man its me again with yet more questions for you. I am doing some research on Django's 47 Dark Eyes solo and why so many players learn it note for note\, and essentially is it used as vocabulary for wider improvisation for a paper I am going to submit for the next SEMSEC confrence. My thesis is essentially that players in these communites learn these pieces(Django Reinhardt solos) essentially like classical reportoire (this isn't controversial right? I thought you told me that once but if I am wrong please correct me). Once these pieces have been internalized then they are used almost as spring boards of improvisation. So my question is two part really did you observe this when you were in europe? The second part is why this solo? Are there others that are quoted as much as this one. I know Django recorded this song at least twice (of the top of my head I can think of another recording). Even Minor Swing which Django recorded a few times there doesn't seem to be this consenous on the version everyone plays. I have heard guys like stevie demeter (i think it is Stevie) play the 37 version and then yorgui will play the 47 version. Maybe the cats can play both and that would make sense I guess. I hate to ramble like this but\, I think you see what Iam getting at. \
Thanks for always entertaining these things from me you are much more help than you may realize.\
P.S. as always any information about your research you provide will be quoted and properly cited giving you the full credit in the paper.\
thanks \
Caleb",12489,"BBCode","2009-01-06 06:43:06"
12490,9,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
There may be somewhat of an analogy to classical music practice in the way Gypsies play Django's solos. To me\, it seems more similar to the way folk styles are transmitted (many Gypsies learn the solos not from Django's records but from another Gypsy). And they never learn from written music.\
\
\
There's a lot of issues at work...including the fact that Gypsies really weren't playing improvisational music before they started copying Django\, and many of them still don't really improvise.\
\
They play the 47 the solo just because it's a great solo that has so many of Django's classic ideas packed in! And Dark Eyes is sort of the Gypsy anthem!\
\
Good luck!\
\
'm",12490,"BBCode","2009-01-06 08:19:41"
12492,40,"Hey Jack I am sure you are getting a lot of responses like this but I just wanted throw it out there. I have almost all the books your'e selling and I know you are looking to sell everything as a set\, but if no one pulls the trigger I would potentially be interested in the Nolan gig book. If it is gone thats cool and by all means sell the package if you can\, but if you have a hard time moving it keep me in mind.\
Caleb",12492,"BBCode","2009-01-06 07:52:02"
12493,1393,"Hello Jack\
\
I'm interested in the three Cosmini books and the Robin Nolan gig book but not the others. If you can't sell the whole group and decide to sell parts keep me in mind. Thanks.\
\
Sam Lewis",12493,"BBCode","2009-01-06 03:55:47"
12496,40,"Thanks Michael that is essentially what I was getting at. That this is an oral transmission. I am interested in this idea that they are not really improvising. Are they just plugging in licks? Have they just so internalized the reportoire that they have something for every situation?(both of those things seem like improvising to me) Is this a model solo because it is packed with so many ideas? I guess what I am asking is\, is there a design behind using this particular solo? or is just one among many that has gotten around?\
\
You often hear that Dark Eyes is the \"gypsy anthem\" where does this idea come from ? How did the song go from being a Russian folk song to being the \"gypsy anthem\"? When did this happen? Did Django record it because it was the \"gypsy anthem\" or because it was a popular tune (i.e. the latter being why I assume Louis Armstrong and others recorded it) maybe that last question would be totally speculative. Are there any players from the second generatrion that recorded this solo? I think the oldest thing I can think of is the Rosenberg trio seresta. Although I have seen footage of Stochelo as a young kid on tv playing it note for note so someone taught him (Waso?). It seems common now to be able to play it but before the Rosenberg trio I can't think of anyone. Of course this could have to do with the proliferation of recordings by Parisian guitarists and not much out of the Netherlands\, belgium or Alsace. I know I have never heard Hansch'e or any other the palyers on Schnuckenacks records play it. I guess my problem is I know it happens I have the recordings to prove it I am just squaring the why it happens....lol which is probably the most important part.\
Thanks again man you're a great sport about this.\
Caleb",12489,"BBCode","2009-01-06 08:49:46"
12497,9,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Gypsies improvise to varying degrees...the Dutch and Alsatian schools of playing seems to have the least. Yes\, guys like Jimmy and Stochelo have something worked out for nearly every song. But they can also improvise pretty well...but not like Bireli can.\
\
Dark Eyes was popular with the Russian Gypsy groups and got popular in Paris via the Russian expats who hired guys like the Ferrets. Also\, most Sinti have roots in Eastern Europe so they may brought that with them as part of the repertoire.\
\
Bireli recorded the 47 solo as a kid....Dorado used to play way back in the 80s too.\
\
'm",12490,"BBCode","2009-01-06 08:59:57"
12500,40,"Michael- Thanks so much man I really appreciate it!!!\
easy\
Caleb",12489,"BBCode","2009-01-06 09:10:26"
12504,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Please send me an e-mail at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> \
I must have a copy of the music sheet of this song.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",12504,"BBCode","2009-01-06 13:30:07"
12505,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Please send me an e-mail at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> \
I must have a copy of the music sheet of this song.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",12505,"BBCode","2009-01-06 13:30:07"
12506,954,"Greetings Josh:\
\
Have you been able to play the Gitane Dorado Schmitt model D-hole instrument? How well does it play and how does it sound? How does it compare with a Dell Arte Hommage D-hole in sound and playability?\
Is it worth the money?\
\
Thanks.\
\
Heretic (Michael Hayes)",12506,"BBCode","2009-01-06 10:35:56"
12508,1571,"Great\, good luck with the build.\
Alan",12479,"BBCode","2009-01-06 05:55:34"
12509,1856,"Check your email on thecooktrio website! Thanks\, Pat Terry",12509,"BBCode","2009-01-07 00:18:51"
12514,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thanks for the message and congratulations on getting the VR.  Please feel free to check back with me about the Dupont.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",12514,"BBCode","2009-01-07 07:49:09"
12518,1393,"Hey Jack\
\
I didn't say anything on the phone figuring I'd give you a chance to sell them all together first. My offer stands and we can discuss it next week or whenever. It was this listing that got me thinking about you as a teacher.\
See you next week.\
\
Sam",12493,"BBCode","2009-01-07 09:41:36"
12519,1856,"Check your email on thecooktrio website! Thanks\, Pat Terry",12519,"BBCode","2009-01-07 00:18:51"
12520,766,"Hi Pat\,\
\
I haven't received anything from you in the inbox. Could you possibly send it here or to my personal email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangospencer@yahoo.com\">djangospencer@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> ?\
\
Thanks!\
Jason",12509,"BBCode","2009-01-07 16:09:16"
12521,766,"Hi Pat\,\
\
I haven't received anything from you in the inbox. Could you possibly send it here or to my personal email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangospencer@yahoo.com\">djangospencer@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> ?\
\
Thanks!\
Jason",12521,"BBCode","2009-01-07 16:09:16"
12522,1886,"i'm looking for a used stimer ST 48 pickup for an oval hole (or a miller) in good order that's affordable.  thanks\,\
\
vic varney",12522,"BBCode","2009-01-07 17:21:36"
12523,1856,"Hello Jason. I sent this email to your personal email too\, so forgive the redundancy of this email if you've already got the other. Anywho\, nice toons and website! My name is Pat Terry. I play in a gypsy jazz group called the Red Rock Hot Club in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, and I'm a professor of jazz studies at the University of Utah. We also have a website ( redrockhotclub.com)and a brand new recording. I'm a regular on the Djangobooks forum. After viewing your posts I was inspired to try to build the mic preamp rig that you demonstrated on the Youtube video. Thanks for all the cool info from a pro sound guy! \
   My AT831b and Dtar Equinox arrived yesterday and I should recieve the Sabine FBX solo SM820 as well as the Taylor gear bag shortly. I have some questions regarding the wiring and assembly. I'm sure you're quite busy but if you could offer any info or advice I would be truly grateful\, and happy to mail you a copy of our new c.d. \" Gypsy Daydream\".\
  These seem to be the major issues :\
 1- What style of Neutrik cable ends did you use? I've seen the XLR compact right angle\, regular size right angle\, compact and regular straight\, not to mention gold or silver contacts. Same for the 1/4\" ends ( except no compact right angles). I thought as the ins/outs on both units are on the rear panel that your custom wiring may include right angle ends for those connections.\
 2-Going out of the Sabine into the Equinox did you use a female XLR to 1/4\" TS or TRS ( mono or stereo). I'm assuming mono...\
 3-Cable lengths? I assume no longer than necessary.\
 4-Parallel line out to house mix: did you simply use a Y-splitter (one female to two male XLR) ? Where did you place it in the signal chain?\
 5-AC power supply: Did you use an extension cord with multiple outlets or a power strip or something?\
 6-In the forum post you mentioned ATA case foam\, and in the demo video it looked like the Sabine and Dtar were attached to each other. Is the case foam under the rear panels in some type of sleeve or something? Where did you get the foam?\
 7-Do you engage the ground lift when operating the Dtar Equinox?\
 8- If I wanted to add a good reverb unit to the rig\, do you have any recommendations? Where would the best position in the signal chain be for it?\
 My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shelnicky@hotmail.com\">shelnicky@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, my phone number is 801-463-2439. I know I may be asking alot for a total stranger\, but hope to hear back from you soon. Us Django freaks gotta stick together! Thanks for your time\, sincerely\, Pat Terry.",12509,"BBCode","2009-01-08 01:36:31"
12524,1856,"Hello Jason. I sent this email to your personal email too\, so forgive the redundancy of this email if you've already got the other. Anywho\, nice toons and website! My name is Pat Terry. I play in a gypsy jazz group called the Red Rock Hot Club in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, and I'm a professor of jazz studies at the University of Utah. We also have a website ( redrockhotclub.com)and a brand new recording. I'm a regular on the Djangobooks forum. After viewing your posts I was inspired to try to build the mic preamp rig that you demonstrated on the Youtube video. Thanks for all the cool info from a pro sound guy! \
   My AT831b and Dtar Equinox arrived yesterday and I should recieve the Sabine FBX solo SM820 as well as the Taylor gear bag shortly. I have some questions regarding the wiring and assembly. I'm sure you're quite busy but if you could offer any info or advice I would be truly grateful\, and happy to mail you a copy of our new c.d. \" Gypsy Daydream\".\
  These seem to be the major issues :\
 1- What style of Neutrik cable ends did you use? I've seen the XLR compact right angle\, regular size right angle\, compact and regular straight\, not to mention gold or silver contacts. Same for the 1/4\" ends ( except no compact right angles). I thought as the ins/outs on both units are on the rear panel that your custom wiring may include right angle ends for those connections.\
 2-Going out of the Sabine into the Equinox did you use a female XLR to 1/4\" TS or TRS ( mono or stereo). I'm assuming mono...\
 3-Cable lengths? I assume no longer than necessary.\
 4-Parallel line out to house mix: did you simply use a Y-splitter (one female to two male XLR) ? Where did you place it in the signal chain?\
 5-AC power supply: Did you use an extension cord with multiple outlets or a power strip or something?\
 6-In the forum post you mentioned ATA case foam\, and in the demo video it looked like the Sabine and Dtar were attached to each other. Is the case foam under the rear panels in some type of sleeve or something? Where did you get the foam?\
 7-Do you engage the ground lift when operating the Dtar Equinox?\
 8- If I wanted to add a good reverb unit to the rig\, do you have any recommendations? Where would the best position in the signal chain be for it?\
 My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shelnicky@hotmail.com\">shelnicky@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, my phone number is 801-463-2439. I know I may be asking alot for a total stranger\, but hope to hear back from you soon. Us Django freaks gotta stick together! Thanks for your time\, sincerely\, Pat Terry.",12519,"BBCode","2009-01-08 01:36:31"
12525,1531,"Hi\, Andy J\,\
\
 just noticed you as i was trawling though the forum\, do i know you? \
\
I presume it's not Andy Bucknal 'cos then you'd be Adny B!\
\
Gary Williams here.",12525,"BBCode","2009-01-09 03:23:29"
12526,563,"John--\
\
I have a very nice D-500 that was formerly owned by Lou Reed guitarist Bob Quine (documentation included). After Bob's death\, I played a number of his GJ guitars and liked this one best. I have a sentimantal attachment\, but we are moving to Chicago into half as big a space\, so I need to cull the herd\, so to speak\, and several cool guitars have to go. I haven't settled on a price\, but I am reasonable\, I promise! My phone number at home is (856)983-3619. I am there evenings and weekends. \
\
Michael",12526,"BBCode","2009-01-09 05:41:39"
12528,1393,"Hello\
\
I have a D500 that's for sale. It has a Dupont bridge upgrade and I replaced the stock tuners with really nice Waverlys. These mods have really improved the sound and 'tunability' of the guitar. ( I saved\, and will include\, both the stock bridge and tuners). It comes with a hard case\, too. When I bought the guitar a few years ago I picked it out from a group of about 8 other D500s and it was by far the best sounding of the bunch. I'm asking $600. including shipping to the lower 48. Let me know if you are interested.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",12528,"BBCode","2009-01-09 06:31:24"
12530,1393,"Hello\
\
I have a D500 that's for sale. It has a Dupont bridge upgrade and I replaced the stock tuners with really nice Waverlys. These mods have really improved the sound and 'tunability' of the guitar. ( I saved\, and will include\, both the stock bridge and tuners). It comes with a hard case\, too. When I bought the guitar a few years ago I picked it out from a group of about 8 other D500s and it was by far the best sounding of the bunch. I'm asking $600. including shipping to the lower 48. Let me know if you are interested.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",12530,"BBCode","2009-01-09 06:31:24"
12533,1912,"Hey Sam\,\
\
That sounds like what I am looking for.  Can you send a picture or 2? \
\
Did you do anything to the neck - fret dressing\, etc?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
John",12533,"BBCode","2009-01-09 07:47:38"
12534,1393,"Hi John\
\
I'm away from the guitar til Monday but I can send you pix on Monday. However\, the guitar is in Troy\, NY (I see you are in Red Hook??) perhaps you could come up to Troy and see and play the guitar. I'll be in Troy from Monday morning until Thursday noon and have a flexible enough schedule that I could meet you anytime that I'm there.\
\
I haven't adjusted the neck since I bought it and the store tech set it up for me. I also haven't dressed the frets but I don't think it needs it. You may want it set up differently\, etc.\
\
You can reach me via email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or via cell phone at 518-281-2081.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam",12528,"BBCode","2009-01-09 08:21:32"
12535,1912,"Hey Michael\,\
\
Any upgrades on this guitar?  I assume it was set-up at one point.  A picture would be nice.  I am in Cold Spring NY and could possibly come check it out.  How much are you looking for?\
\
John",12535,"BBCode","2009-01-09 07:50:39"
12536,563,"No upgrades. Bob installed strap buttons\, but otherwise I left the guitar exactly as he played it. I would recommend a Josh Hegg bridge\, as they work wonders with D-500's. \
\
I sent you a second PM telling you where the pics are on the forum. \
\
I had wanted to ask $550 given its provinence\, but I am not fixed on that price at all\, especially for a fellow forum member. To a good home\, I'd sell it for $500. I have a Manouche Orchestre\, which is basically the same (12-fret D-hole)\, which makes the Gitane expendable. \
\
I live in South Jersey\, 20 miles east of Philly\, so getting together shouldn't be too hard.",12526,"BBCode","2009-01-09 08:43:42"
12537,1393,"Hi John\
\
I'm away from the guitar til Monday but I can send you pix on Monday. However\, the guitar is in Troy\, NY (I see you are in Red Hook??) perhaps you could come up to Troy and see and play the guitar. I'll be in Troy from Monday morning until Thursday noon and have a flexible enough schedule that I could meet you anytime that I'm there.\
\
I haven't adjusted the neck since I bought it and the store tech set it up for me. I also haven't dressed the frets but I don't think it needs it. You may want it set up differently\, etc.\
\
You can reach me via email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or via cell phone at 518-281-2081.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam",12530,"BBCode","2009-01-09 08:21:32"
12543,1912,"Thanks Sam - I am in Cold Spring which is a bit of a haul... your guitar sounds promising with nice upgrades.  Let me think it over a bit.\
\
John",12533,"BBCode","2009-01-09 21:00:19"
12544,1912,"Don't think I got the pm with your pics location - try again.",12535,"BBCode","2009-01-09 15:47:04"
12546,1393,"John\
\
Cold Spring is a bit of a haul (but must be a great place to live!). Take your time with the decision and feel free to call or email any questions you have.\
\
If you are interested I would be willing to give you a 2-3 day approval period   \
(since I'm paying the shipping to you\, you would only be responsible for return shipping if\, for some reason\, you didn't like the guitar).\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",12528,"BBCode","2009-01-10 12:59:02"
12547,1393,"John\
\
Cold Spring is a bit of a haul (but must be a great place to live!). Take your time with the decision and feel free to call or email any questions you have.\
\
If you are interested I would be willing to give you a 2-3 day approval period   \
(since I'm paying the shipping to you\, you would only be responsible for return shipping if\, for some reason\, you didn't like the guitar).\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",12530,"BBCode","2009-01-10 12:59:02"
12548,563,"Sorry to be slow in replying. I came down with the flu and have been in bed all day. I don't know what happened to the other message\, but go to the search tab\, then type in 'Quine' as the keyword\, and it will take you to the thread where the pics are posted.\
\
Feel free to call as well if you have questions. My number is (856)983-3619.",12526,"BBCode","2009-01-10 15:41:23"
12550,1531,"Hi\, Andy J\,\
\
 just noticed you as i was trawling though the forum\, do i know you? \
\
I presume it's not Andy Bucknal 'cos then you'd be Adny B!\
\
Gary Williams here.",12550,"BBCode","2009-01-09 03:23:29"
12551,830,"Hi Gary\, \
\
Not sure if we have met\, I have since moved to Gloucestershire\, as I was only in Brum for my degree. You can put a name to a face here [url=http://www.swingfromparis.com]www.swingfromparis.com[/url] (I am the guitar player!). \
\
I guess we may have met at Gossington. Are you playing in a band in Birmingham? \
\
Regards\
\
Andy",12525,"BBCode","2009-01-11 06:01:02"
12554,1912,"That's ok Michael... I'm not in a rush on this.  Ideally someone out there has a guitar with all the upgrades - bridge\, tuners and fret dressing so I won't have to sink more money into it.  Sounds like you have a good one out of the box. I'll keep it in mind.\
\
FYI - I was really into the Gypsy scene for awhile and had a few guitars - an Aylward favino style w/cedar top\, Shelly P.\, and some Dell'Arte d-holes.  (Actually Dorado played one of my guitars at Byrdland!) By far the only one I wish I had back was a Mexican Dell'Arte 12-fret d-hole.  I had the opportunity to play Stochelo's Selmer #504 and the mexican guitar was the only one that really approximated that sound.  Selmer's were really lightweight and \"dry\" sounding... very underbuilt by today's standards. BTW\, Stochelo could make that Selmer sound great but it was really a dog!  Neck was like the shape of a 2x4\, and the frets buzzed all over the place. It was really a lesson for me about all the hype around guitars......\
\
Hope you feel better\,\
\
John",12535,"BBCode","2009-01-11 10:03:47"
12556,708,"Hi Ted\, how many copies and how much to post to UK?\
\
Cheers\
Micky",12556,"BBCode","2009-01-11 13:30:39"
12557,563,"John--\
\
Feeling much better today\, thanks. I understand about the guitar. No problem\, although I would consider loering the price some if it would pay for the mods you want. I just want the guitar to find a good home. New tuning keys are $40\, and I think Josh charges about $70 for a bridge. I can assure you the guitar doesn't need a fret job. Bob almost certainly had that done before his death\, and I have played the guitar no more than a few hours since owning it. I just took it out and checked and find that it frets perfectly up the neck. The main reasons I never upgraded it were that I wanted to keep it as Bob played it (although he would have thought that silly)\, and I came across a really terrific early Manouche Orchestre which became my go to D-hole. \
\
Good luck with your search\, and let me know if you ever want to consider the Quine guitar at a lower price. I hope you find exactly what you are looking for. \
\
It sounds like you have owned and played some great guitars. I would die to try Stochelo's Selmer\, no matter what it sounds like. I have decided all these guitars sound good when the player is good. Wremble makes his Gitane sound incredible!\
\
My other GJ guitars are a Manouche Jazz to compliment the Orchestre. Consecutive serial numbers totally by coincidence and both great guitars. I also have a J.P. Favino Jazz S\, which is the best GJ guitar I have personally heard or played. I just bought the ex-Anderson/Horowitz Dupont VRB that Wawau Adler played at Django in June in '07. It should arrive this week. We'll see how it stacks up to the Favino. \
\
I'd be curious to hear what you think of Shelly Park's guitars\, as there is a D-hole she made that I am interested in. I'd have to sell my Manouche d-hole to get it\, so it would have to be really good! Her guitars seem to get sold alot\, which makes me wonder if they have the right sound.\
\
Michael\
\
Michael",12526,"BBCode","2009-01-11 13:50:43"
12560,1894,"Hi\,\
\
I've emailed you a few times about the Gitane DG-300 for some sound clips and possible pictures and whatnot.  I just want to make sure we get in contact in case those emails haven't been sending for some reason.  So\, if you get this and you haven't gotten my emails\, let me know\, and I'll pm them to you.  If you have gotten my emails\, then please disregard this message.\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",12560,"BBCode","2009-01-10 23:24:00"
12561,95,"Yes I did get your emails. I thought I wrote back... Did you not get mine? Any how I'll try and get you some sound clips and more pictures ASAP.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",12561,"BBCode","2009-01-11 14:01:13"
12564,830,"Hi Gary\, \
\
Not sure if we have met\, I have since moved to Gloucestershire\, as I was only in Brum for my degree. You can put a name to a face here [url=http://www.swingfromparis.com]www.swingfromparis.com[/url] (I am the guitar player!). \
\
I guess we may have met at Gossington. Are you playing in a band in Birmingham? \
\
Regards\
\
Andy",12564,"BBCode","2009-01-11 06:01:02"
12567,954,"Greeting Michael:\
\
To purchase this guitar\, how would one go about sending you a check?\
What address\, and who would I  make it out to?\
\
Michael Hayes",12567,"BBCode","2009-01-12 08:36:53"
12582,203,"Here are a few files\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",12582,"BBCode","2009-01-12 13:08:10"
12583,135,"thanks",12583,"BBCode","2009-01-12 13:14:46"
12588,1782,"Josh\,\
  I recently bought an MLD 101 guitar from Michael.  It's a fine axe.  However\, the rod needed adjusting and of course I jacked it up and now there are some bad fret level issues.  I'm just moving out to Lakewood and I was hoping you could fix the guitar.  I'd also like to take out the bigtone as I find the sound a little cold.  I sanded down the stock bridge and fit it to my p.o.s Cordoba along w/ the tuning mechs you sent me.  This guitar sounds excellent now.  I look forward to playing it for yall.  The sound quality and bright high will astound you.  Anyway\,  I'll keep the MLD on hand and maybe I could pass it off to you at a session or I could bring it by whatever is convenient for you.\
Thanks breaux\,\
Ryan Taylor",12588,"BBCode","2009-01-12 17:28:46"
12591,1919,"Josh\,\
\
Is the DG-300 still for sale? The bigtone addition is interesting\, but the mini-bucker\, and the mounted electronics are negatives for me. I guess it goes against my old guy\, purist sensibilities. How difficult would it be to remove the pots and bucker?\
\
Thanks\,\
Dave Lincoln",12591,"BBCode","2009-01-12 20:43:16"
12595,1847,"Hi Ted\,\
I may be interested in the French Guitare magazines.\
Are the music transcriptions in tab\, standard notation\, or both?\
Thanks.\
Glenn",12595,"BBCode","2009-01-11 13:55:23"
12597,4,"Hi Micky\,\
\
I just got back from Montreal\, have a rehearsal and a recording session this week. I'll check it out for you tomorrow or thursday\, ok?\
\
All the best!\
\
Ted",12597,"BBCode","2009-01-13 08:16:31"
12612,366,"Hi\, \
\
It's been quite a few months since you listed this book for sale\, but I was wondering if it was still available.\
\
thanks\,\
\
John",12612,"BBCode","2009-01-13 21:53:44"
12615,925,"Hi Ryan\,\
\
Do you still have the Fred Sokolow DVD's\, I am interested in them\, will you accept Paypal?\
\
-Matt",12615,"BBCode","2008-10-30 23:24:26"
12616,796,"Sorry\, it went right away.",12616,"BBCode","2009-01-13 22:00:54"
12617,620,"Hi -\
\
Is this still available? What was your opinion of the sound quality? \
\
Ben Robertson\
Windsor\, Nova Scotia",12617,"BBCode","2009-01-14 06:50:49"
12618,1847,"Ted\, Does the $75 include shipping?  Would be to Chicago. If so\, how do want payment. -- Glenn",12595,"BBCode","2009-01-13 14:07:09"
12626,1420,"Hei\
\
Jeg leter etter en bassist til å spille stringswing\, i Oslo\, med. Vet du om noen som kunne tenke seg og spille bass i en stringswing gruppe?\
\
På forhånd takk\
Johan Tobias",12626,"BBCode","2009-01-15 04:21:57"
12627,1420,"Hei\
\
Leter etter en bassist til å spille stringswing\, i Oslo\, med. Vet du om noen som kunne tenke seg og spille bass i en stringswing gruppe?\
\
På forhånd takk\
Johan Tobias",12627,"BBCode","2009-01-15 04:22:58"
12628,1420,"Hei\
\
Leter etter en bassist til å spille stringswing\, i Oslo\, med. Vet du om noen som kunne tenke seg og spille bass i en stringswing gruppe?\
\
På forhånd takk\
Johan Tobias",12628,"BBCode","2009-01-15 04:23:54"
12629,1420,"Hei\
\
Leter etter en bassist til å spille stringswing\, i Oslo\, med. Vet du om noen som kunne tenke seg og spille bass i en stringswing gruppe?\
\
På forhånd takk\
Johan Tobias",12629,"BBCode","2009-01-15 04:23:54"
12630,1276,"Heisann.\
\
Tja\, si det...\
Jeg skal sjekke.\
\
Men send meg en e-post på <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kjetil@normannrecords.no\">kjetil@normannrecords.no</a><!-- e -->\, da det er lettere å svare deg der.  ;)\
\
Mvh\
Kjetil\
for Normann Records\
og Robert Normann Foreningen",12628,"BBCode","2009-01-15 06:07:00"
12631,1819,"Hello\, i'm interested for your Saga Gitane DG-320 John Jorgenson Model...I don't permit more than 650$\, because i heard that shipping costs to Europe is over 150$. So...650$+150$ = 800$ I'm from Romania.\
\
I'm waiting for your response\, thank you.\
\
- Stefan.",12631,"BBCode","2009-01-15 11:11:51"
12634,1276,"Heisann.\
\
Tja\, si det...\
Jeg skal sjekke.\
\
Men send meg en e-post på <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kjetil@normannrecords.no\">kjetil@normannrecords.no</a><!-- e -->\, da det er lettere å svare deg der.  ;)\
\
Mvh\
Kjetil\
for Normann Records\
og Robert Normann Foreningen",12634,"BBCode","2009-01-15 06:07:00"
12635,954,"Greetings Michael:\
\
I'm meeting with Ted Gottsegen this Saturday\, and he'll be giving me an honest  appraisal of my current instrument a DG-300 with a Dupont bridge.\
Depending on what he says about\, I will or will not up-grade to the Dorado Schmitt model.\
\
Ted has kindly agreed to a 2 hour tutorial with my musical partner and myself to push along in the right direction (poor guy).\
\
The new guitar does look like just my sort of thing\, and your description also sounds in line with what I like\, so you just might be hearing back from me very soon about it. Thanks for your comments on the instrument. It's my top pick\, should I upgrade.\
\
Michael Hayes",12567,"BBCode","2009-01-15 12:25:48"
12642,1919,"Fingers\,\
\
Pardon my being so forward as to write you\, but I'm very interested in the Cigano GJ-10 that you spoke so highly of in a post. If you could help me with a couple of questions\, I'd be very appreciative. Horowitz told me that the neck is \"anemically\" thin. Now\, I don't know if he means compared to all guitars or just to gypsy style guitars (which have huge necks). Can you describe the size of the neck? Any idea of the width? Do you have any reservations about the guitar now that you've had it a while? Any thoughts would be appreciated.\
\
Thanks\,\
Dave Lincoln\
Texas\
 [url=http://www.myspace.com/davelincoln1]www.myspace.com/davelincoln1[/url]",12642,"BBCode","2009-01-15 20:03:08"
12643,1349,"hi elias\
\
 give me you email adress and i can send you some songs via email \
\
 pascal\
 \
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guimbard@msn.com\">guimbard@msn.com</a><!-- e -->",12643,"BBCode","2009-01-15 21:19:19"
12644,872,"Sorry\, I sold the 320 last month. As far as shipping to europe\, I sold the guitar to someone in Denmark. Shipping was $113.00. There was also a cheaper option for around $90.00 but it took longer to get there. Good luck on your guitar search.\
Dave",12644,"BBCode","2009-01-15 19:42:50"
12647,1919,"Fingers\,\
\
Pardon my being so forward as to write you\, but I'm very interested in the Cigano GJ-10 that you spoke so highly of in a post. If you could help me with a couple of questions\, I'd be very appreciative. Horowitz told me that the neck is \"anemically\" thin. Now\, I don't know if he means compared to all guitars or just to gypsy style guitars (which have huge necks). Can you describe the size of the neck? Any idea of the width? Do you have any reservations about the guitar now that you've had it a while? Any thoughts would be appreciated.\
\
Thanks\,\
Dave Lincoln\
Texas\
 [url=http://www.myspace.com/davelincoln1]www.myspace.com/davelincoln1[/url]",12647,"BBCode","2009-01-15 20:03:08"
12648,1819,"Oh\, i'm sorry :( did you know other sites with announces ? Or you have other guitar for sale ?\
\
Or...what guitar you recommend with 700-800$ maximum ?\
\
Thank you for reply and sorry for my bad english again.\
\
Stefan.",12631,"BBCode","2009-01-16 00:09:59"
12657,1789,"Howzit Dave.\
\
I did think the neck was thinner than most electrics and a bit wider.... but I thought that was how they were supposed to be.\
\
I am not a GJ player. I have been a fan of Django since the 70's but this is my 1st Selmac guitar.\
\
You know I spent quite some time with Horowitz on the phone. I tried to explain to him that while I am not a Gypsy player I have been playing guitar for almost 40 years and I know my stuff...at least I know how a guitar is supposed to feel. I tried to explain to him that I wanted something that was right on specification..... that i did not want a guitar that once I was up to speed on the technique and style\, that if I bought a better guitar I would have to re-adapt.\
\
I was going to spend a little more but he talked me out of it and told me to get the GJ-10.\
\
Now you say he says the necks on them are anemically thin. That is somewhat annoying to me that he said that to you but did not inform me of that up front. I won't say anything...just between you and I. But still you know.... \
\
Anyway....... truth be told\, I like the neck on mine and the guitar has good volume. He told me the neck angles on these guitars is much better than on many Saga Gitane guitars under $1000 or more. He said much better than the 250.\
\
Anyway I measured the neck for you as best I could.\
\
I loosened the strings on mine and with a vernier caliper I measured the [b]thickness[/b] at the 7th fret from the [b]bottom/middle[/b] of the neck curve to the [b]top of the fret[/b]. Approx 21.7mm ( .854\") Pretty thin.... less than 1 inch.\
\
The [b]width[/b] of the neck at the nut is approx 45.5mm ( 1.79\") at the 7th fret 52.4mm ( 2.14\") and at the 12th fret 56.5mm (2.22\")\
\
It is a nice guitar for the money.\
\
Buy a case if you get one. My first one came with a hole punched through the cardboard and through the back of the guitar. I was pissed. They ship it in a single cardboard box....one layer :shock: \
\
I also paid for the Gypsy setup with the custom bridge and the fret level. I must say Josh's bridge has a better sound to my ear but he made it too low. It buzzes like crazy. The first one did also..when I sent the guitar back to be replaced because of the hole I asked for the bridge to be made not so low and the one Josh sent with the 2nd guitar was just as bad. I mean I talked at length with Michael about that AND sent e mails to Josh. So now I am forced to use the stock bridge. Someone else told me not to pay the extra just get a stock one...I don't know. I hate ordering guitars online....truth be told my first time....but not playing a guitar before I buy one is not good for me.\
\
So I don't know what your level is etc..... it is a good guitar for the money. I wish I did not spend the extra $200 but then again I don't know how the frets were etc.\
\
I should have sent the bridge back..I might still call him about it. I even tried putting .011's on it to see if it would pull the neck a bit more and help the buzzing but it did not.\
\
The intonation is very good.\
\
The ound is good to my ear. I actually like it as a blues guitar..it almost has an ever so slight touch of resonator sound to it...almost.\
\
If you are learning to play Gypsy it will be a good start and later you can get a more expensive guitar.\
\
Get a hard case if you have it shipped.\
\
Hope that helps.\
\
Regards\, \
\
Lister Coleman.",12657,"BBCode","2009-01-16 00:28:12"
12658,1789,"Oh hey I just sussed out your MySpace page...nice playing. I was not sure of your skill level....you are way up there man.\
\
Sure you don't want to go for a more expensive GJ guitar? :D \
\
Supposedly those Manouche Latcho Drom guitars are nice out the box.\
\
You know what is a drag for me? I spent the last however many years perfecting my own picking technique and it is so opposite to the Gypsy rules.\
I start almost every passage on an upstroke and rest pick in that direction. My hand contacts the guitar...I pivot on that bone near the wrist on the underside..LOL I just cannot see starting over re-learning how to pick.... at my age :shock: \
\
Regards\, Lister.",12657,"BBCode","2009-01-16 00:36:15"
12659,1919,"Lister\,\
\
Man\, your responses were so very\, very helpful. It sounds like a good guitar. I think my DG-500 is very good. The problem is I've never played many gypsy guitars\, so I don't know what \"good\" feels and sound like. If I were you\, I'd ditch the gypsy picking\, but that's just me. I just try to make sure that I'm picking from my elbow and I can get plenty of volume\, and decent speed. Mind you\, I won't scare Birelli\, but who would? So\, what guitar will I end up buying? Maybe a DG-300. I think I want a petite bouche for the extra scale length and thinner width neck.\
\
Thanks for your kind words on my MySpace. Who knows what ever becomes of those things\, huh. Please feel free to email me outside of the realm on Djangobooks\, anytime. I love talking guitar. Once again\, I appreciate getting your feedback.\
\
Dave Lincoln\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thedavelincoln@gmail.com\">thedavelincoln@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",12642,"BBCode","2009-01-16 04:12:07"
12660,40,"hey man if you send me your address I will send you a copy on cd.\
easy\
Caleb",12660,"BBCode","2009-01-16 04:54:59"
12662,40,"hey man if you send me your address I will send you a copy on cd.\
easy\
Caleb",12662,"BBCode","2009-01-16 04:54:59"
12663,1523,":)\
Thanks... I appreciate. I have it on vinyl and was thinking of converting it to digital but my soundcard's dead. If you have it as good quality mp3 i'd enjoy  downloading it of course... If you don't \, no prob I'll fix it sometime myself.\
\
But you made me wanna  put it back  on the turntzble\, so here I go...\
\
Thanks !",12660,"BBCode","2009-01-16 05:26:13"
12664,1523,":)\
Thanks... I appreciate. I have it on vinyl and was thinking of converting it to digital but my soundcard's dead. If you have it as good quality mp3 i'd enjoy  downloading it of course... If you don't \, no prob I'll fix it sometime myself.\
\
But you made me wanna  put it back  on the turntzble\, so here I go...\
\
Thanks !",12664,"BBCode","2009-01-16 05:26:13"
12666,1819,"Hello\, it's still available for sale Manouche Moreno Model ?\
\
Waiting for your response please\, i'm interested.\
\
Thank you !\
\
Stefan.",12666,"BBCode","2009-01-16 06:13:04"
12667,551,"hi vilgo \, my email is ( <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:eliastsangaris@hotmail.com\">eliastsangaris@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> ) or if its easier for you or ( <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:eeentee79@gmail.com\">eeentee79@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> ) i appreciate this very much \, thanks a million \
\
best wishes",12667,"BBCode","2009-01-16 01:23:29"
12670,1919,"Lister\,\
\
Man\, your responses were so very\, very helpful. It sounds like a good guitar. I think my DG-500 is very good. The problem is I've never played many gypsy guitars\, so I don't know what \"good\" feels and sound like. If I were you\, I'd ditch the gypsy picking\, but that's just me. I just try to make sure that I'm picking from my elbow and I can get plenty of volume\, and decent speed. Mind you\, I won't scare Birelli\, but who would? So\, what guitar will I end up buying? Maybe a DG-300. I think I want a petite bouche for the extra scale length and thinner width neck.\
\
Thanks for your kind words on my MySpace. Who knows what ever becomes of those things\, huh. Please feel free to email me outside of the realm on Djangobooks\, anytime. I love talking guitar. Once again\, I appreciate getting your feedback.\
\
Dave Lincoln\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thedavelincoln@gmail.com\">thedavelincoln@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",12647,"BBCode","2009-01-16 04:12:07"
12672,1415,"Sorry\,\
 The Moreno model is no longer for sale.\
   Thanks for the interest though.\
              Nick",12672,"BBCode","2009-01-16 08:08:07"
12674,1819,"Hello ! I have aprox 1000$\, but i don't find a good guitar...if i buy a Saga Gitane 300 series it costs 976$\, but Michael Horrowitz was tell me that if i buy Sagas\, i must pay more to make a Set Up Special like: New bridge\, full fret level and tailpiece leather\, because sometimes sagas have fret buzzing or other problems\, but this setup costs 200$ and plus 150$ shipping to Europe = 1350$...so\, i don't have this moneys...can you give me any tips ? Or can you help me to find a good guitar used ? dell'arte\, saga or others...through 1000$. I searched on djangobooks.com but now it's nothing interesting...a\, was a Saga Gitane DG-320 D-hole\, 850$\, was VERY VERY good\, but is sold :(.\
\
Can you help me please ? Any guitar\, Oval hole or D-hole please.\
\
Sorry if i disturbing you and sorry for my bad english.\
\
I'm waiting for your reply\, thanks !\
\
Stefan.",12674,"BBCode","2009-01-16 09:52:39"
12683,1447,"Hi Michael\,\
\
My father (whose name is Marc Cayrol in case you want to check) offered me for christmas the Unaccompanied Django book\, but there is one page missing !\
It is page 140.\
I hope you can send me this page.\
Please tell me how we can manage that problem.\
Thanks.\
Cheers.\
\
Arnaud Cayrol",12683,"BBCode","2009-01-16 11:35:23"
12684,9,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Sorry about that! I attached p.140.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",12684,"BBCode","2009-01-16 11:49:10"
12691,1447,"Ok thanks.\
\
Arnaud",12683,"BBCode","2009-01-16 14:11:16"
12692,1523,"Hi Bob !\
\
First of all\, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!\
\
Second... well I have received some pretty weird messages from godaddy.com (what a name !?!?) about the backorder I had  paid for on your advice\, and I couldn't really figure out what they meant\, good news\, bad news...  \
Anyway\, I am now the happy owner of \"rosenbergtrio.com\" because it finally worked !\
\
So\,  thanks to your advice\, we now have our  current \"therosenbergtrio.eu\"\, and I  have bought both \"therosenbergtrio.com\" and \"rosenbergtrio.com\" ! I guess  thats quite a good start to  prevent any  blackmailer from harrassing us about all this.\
\
Third... Well from time to time\, and quite often\, I do remember our discussion about guitar making\, old pieces of art such as the Busatos and Selmers\, etc... And I long for the day you put your website online. I did  try to get hard into guitar playing myself but the case is hopeless\, I definitely suck... plus I hurt my right arm really bad doing this\, and it's been a year now that I have almost constant pain from the back\, right shoulder to upper part part of arm... sigh... so  even though I really wish I could practice\, I shouldn'nt... but still do. the result is shockingly disappointing\, even kids play  better than I do\, I just can  fiddle around and try to find some pretty little notes on  really slow tunes. But it's good anyway\, I practice my ears a bit and have a lot of fun\, although I  am unable to play any rhythm (yeah\, I know) other than a stupidly basic Minor Blues...\
So\, when  you'll be in production\, and I plan to  come to the west coast another time\, If I have some spare money I'd love to order one of your guitars. I have an Eimers custom model that Stochelo gave me but it has high action and is hard to play for a newbie like me (but hey what a powerful\, typical sounding guitar\, by far the best eimers I've heard to date). I definitely think you should try to come over to France and sell some to François Charle or to guitar village when  you have some stock. Or Settle here :)\
\
Anyway if there's anything I can do  to help out regarding  info\, contacts or whatever needed in France\, don't hesitate\, I'd do my best. For now  it'd be really  the best time for europeans to buy your guitars so who knows ? \
\
 The other way around it's a really bad time to try and bring the Rosenbergs to the US again... So it might not be for just tomorrow\, although I'm working on it. But there's a magazine dealing  in acoustic guitars\, and a lot of Manouche here\,  where I know the main guy\, Max Robin who does all sorts of benchmark tests on  lutherie... I had  a lot of meetings with Max and the ferré brothers (Elios is also teaching  my son some basic guitar playing) because we were planning an album with  the brothers and Stochelo & Romane... unfortunately it won't  happen because of small production budget - that's a secret info for now\, keep it to yourself - But Stochelo and I  have  quite a few other plans for some brilliant  projects\, so there'll be some action coming up anyhow... Well just to say I have a few contacts here and there who might help out some time if needed\, and also that we DO hope to be back  in a not-so far away time...\
\
\
To make it short\, BE THANKED for the web things\,  keep building great stuff\, make more videos and I'll repost them on Manoucheries.com\, and PUT THAT SITE ONLINE\, damnit ! :)\
\
I wish you  great succes for 2009 and way beyond. And each time I view the Choti or La Gitane video\, I think of the nice guitars we had back there. \
\
Bend the soundboards and go for it !!\
\
cheers\,\
\
i.",11569,"BBCode","2009-01-15 11:57:30"
12695,203,"Hi Alex\,\
\
You will find enclosed two of the Jean Sablon's tunes you are searching :\
\"Rendez-vous sous la pluie\" and \"Par correspondance\" (note that in french correspondance is written with an A). \
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",12695,"BBCode","2009-01-17 10:18:08"
12696,203,"Hi Alex\,\
\
You will find enclosed two of the Jean Sablon's tunes you are searching :\
\"Rendez-vous sous la pluie\" and \"Par correspondance\" (note that in french correspondance is written with an A). \
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",12696,"BBCode","2009-01-17 10:18:08"
12697,135,"Great - Thanks!",12695,"BBCode","2009-01-17 15:12:03"
12701,3,"every guitar is different when a luthier makes them...so you really need to try one before doing anything... i tihnk manouche guitars are factory built so they're a bit more consistent but in my opinion quite overpriced...\
\
I'm a big fan of the cigano by saga... its' the cheapest model\, but i find the best sounding one\, maybe you can upgraqde the bridge or something.... and it won't cost you too much...\
\
if you want a really good guitar\, then i really suggest you be able to try it yourself... luthier made guitars are really inconsistent... some duponts are good\, some are bad...",12701,"BBCode","2009-01-18 10:38:51"
12704,1819,"Hello patrol ! I have only 1000$ maximum 1100$ and i want to buy a gypsy guitar but i don't know what guitar...Michael tells me if i buy Saga it must be make a new bridge\, full fret level etc...so...the price is: 1000$ Saga gitane DG-300 + 200$ full setup + 150 shipping costs = 1350$ so...it's expensive :(\
\
Can you give me tips please ?\
\
Thanks !\
\
Stefan.",12704,"BBCode","2009-01-19 08:50:37"
12706,1819,"Hello ! I have only 1000$ maximum 1100$ and i want to buy a gypsy guitar but i don't know what guitar...Michael tells me if i buy Saga it must be make a new bridge\, full fret level etc...so...the price is: 1000$ Saga gitane DG-300 + 200$ full setup + 150 shipping costs = 1350$ so...it's expensive Sad\
\
Can you give me tips please ? Or you know a guy who sells an used guitar ?\
\
Thanks !\
\
Stefan.",12706,"BBCode","2009-01-19 09:23:40"
12709,11,"a used DG-300 usually goes for about $750 on EBay.  I would wait for one to show up on EBay that you like and get it used.\
\
when you buy a gypsy guitar.  dont be too impatient.  you will find what you need if you are patient enough.\
\
i also HIGHLY recommend not buying a guitar until you can play it in person.  go to a Djangofest and buy one\, if you can.  you might decide you dont need a \"setup\" at all\, which is usually the case for me.",11980,"BBCode","2009-01-19 09:33:32"
12716,1420,"Hei\
\
Jeg leter etter en bassist til å spille stringswing\, i Oslo\, med. Vet du om noen som kunne tenke seg og spille bass i en stringswing gruppe?\
\
På forhånd takk\
Johan Tobias",12629,"BBCode","2009-01-15 04:21:57"
12718,95,"Stefan\,\
\
Both are good with a full setup. You just need to know what you like for tone. The Hommage has a Favino tone while the Pigalle has a Selmer tone. As far as over all quality of tone goes I like the Hommage because it has a wider tonal range then the Pigalle. But if you like a more vintage tone that is not quite as loud but has \"that\" tone then the Pigalle will make you happy. \
\
I have played both and both guitars can be quite nice with a good setup.\
\
Let me know if you have any more questions.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
[quote=\"Salieri\"]Hello ! Michael tells me that Dell'Arte by Music Link isn't good because this guitars have problems with bridge\, neck\, fret buzzing...And i want to know: If you make a custom setup on a Pigalle or Hommage (full fret level\, new bridge\, leather tailpiece) guitar will still have problems ? Or guitar will sounds good and ready to play ?\
\
And\, another question: You have try ever a Dell'Arte Guitar by Music Link ? Pigalle or Hommage...\
\
I'm waiting for your reply\, thanks !\
\
Stefan.[/quote]",12718,"BBCode","2009-01-19 18:22:21"
12724,1833,"Good morning my friend Salieri. How are you?\
You know\, I passed through a period that I was searching like crazy for Gypsy guitars…\
After many discussions and helpful advices of many people and after testing some Gypsy guitars here in Greece (DG 250\,dg-255 Gitane)  I finally decided to start my Gypsy Life with The Gitane DG-300 John Jorgenson. This guitar really worth its money. From my little experience I feel very happy with its sound.\
\
Also I wanted to ask you\, where are you from? Europe?\
Because here In Greece I bought my guitar 1100 Euros with hard-shell case included….\
Your price 1350$ that gave you… converted 1044 Euro is good price.\
\
As a conclusion I feel that I have to tell you that even if 1300$ are a lot of money I think that you should give them.Make  some economy and buy the guitar.Its better to buy DG -300 John Jorgenson rather than buy something cheaper that in 2 years you will regret of buying it..\
The next level is to buy a hand-made guitars of 2500$...so… Dg 300 offers you the best quality level in factory made guitars.\
\
I didn’t had money too..I bought it by paying 400 Euros cash and the rest money by card…\
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I really hope to helped you a little.\
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Friendly\,   Dimitris(patrol)",12724,"BBCode","2009-01-20 00:32:28"
12725,1819,"Yes. Europe\, Romania\, it's close to Greece. Thanks for your advice ! I was talk with Josh and he tells me that if i buy a Dell'Arte Hommage or Pigalle and he make a custom setup\, the guitar will pe ready to play and super sound. I will waiting for new offers on the forum 1-2 months. Thanks again for reply !\
\
Stefan.",12704,"BBCode","2009-01-20 05:50:34"
12728,1833,"nice..\
i hope one  day to play together :lol:",12724,"BBCode","2009-01-20 06:36:52"
12729,1819,"Yes\, me too...i was talk with a friend from a different city and we go to next Samois festival\, around 2010\, i hope to meet there !\
\
Stefan.",12704,"BBCode","2009-01-20 07:02:26"
12736,1564,"Hei\
\
Er selv gitarist\, fra Halden\, og jobber også med å finne en bassist (og andre musikere for den del) å spille djangomusikk med. Kan jo sende deg en pm hvis jeg greier å etablere noe med en jazzbassist her nede. Ta gjene kontakt hvis du er på utkikk etter en gitarist eller noen å jamme string swing med.\
\
Mvh\
Frank",12626,"BBCode","2009-01-20 13:36:20"
12738,1782,"Josh\,\
   What's up.  I get into town on the 28th so whenever you want to play and discuss my axe is cool.  We should exchange numbers as I'll be \"netless\" for a couple weeks.  My cell 803 477 8141.  You probably don't recall I attended many DJinJune classes w/ you last summer.  Anyway I'd like you to level the frets and shape one of those world famous bridges of yours.  As a said I don't care for the bigtone sound so if you have a line on selling mine for me I'd be obliged and could give you commission in addition to repair costs.  I look forward to playing also.  My listening regiment is as follows:  Jimmy Rosenberg album( Django's Tiger w/ Andreas) for the past 14 months almost exclusively.  Before that it was the BL gipsy project record and still currently Adrien on the Zaiti Album and his many youtube masterpeices.  Holler at me and we'll coordinate.\
Thanks\,\
Ryan",12738,"BBCode","2009-01-20 07:28:18"
12743,1564,"Hei\
\
Er selv gitarist\, fra Halden\, og jobber også med å finne en bassist (og andre musikere for den del) å spille djangomusikk med. Kan jo sende deg en pm hvis jeg greier å etablere noe med en jazzbassist her nede. Ta gjene kontakt hvis du er på utkikk etter en gitarist eller noen å jamme string swing med.\
\
Mvh\
Frank",12743,"BBCode","2009-01-20 13:36:20"
12744,1531,"Hi Andy\,\
I don't think i recognise you\, even from Gossington. I had pink hair untill about a month ago... I've just started a band in Birmingham\, called \"Playing\" Django\, check us out at [url=http://www.playingdjango.com]www.playingdjango.com[/url]  Do you have any suggestions for good place to play around here?\
Liking the tunes\,\
Gary",12525,"BBCode","2009-01-21 04:01:02"
12745,1833,"..this year?any thought of going at Samois?",12724,"BBCode","2009-01-21 00:07:28"
12746,1819,"Yes\, more likely ! But\, as I understand\, the festival is the next year...i don't know 100%.",12704,"BBCode","2009-01-21 05:10:30"
12756,366,"My cell phone is 215.900.6322 although I don't have it with me @ the moment.\
\
Went to a workshop w/ Barry last weekend. It was fun & useful. Want to start working on this stuff more seriously.\
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How much longer will you be in the area?\
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best wishes\,\
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John",12756,"BBCode","2009-01-21 13:02:01"
12758,11,"if you live in the USA\, i would contact this guy and buy his guitar:\
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go to EBay and look at 	 Item number: 330299884839",12758,"BBCode","2009-01-21 16:14:30"
12759,1782,"Josh\,\
  I moving back out to the sea/tac area after being in the military (army band) for 3 years. I'll be around permanently.  I hope very much to contribute to the GJ scene.  I'm down to check out your gig depending on my flight timing.  At the least I'll hit Cafe Presse the following monday.  Congrats on the shop gig\, especially in this stellar economy.  I'll call or leave a message next week some time and we can square up.\
Thanks\,\
Ryan",12738,"BBCode","2009-01-20 19:37:26"
12762,11,"if you live in the USA\, i would contact this guy and buy his guitar:\
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go to EBay and look at 	 Item number: 330299884839",11980,"BBCode","2009-01-21 16:14:30"
12764,1930,"Hei\,\
Jeg har en Le Voi gitar til salgs. Laget til meg i 2002\, nesten ikke brukt.\
Bor i Oslo.\
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mvh Atle Stensland\
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Tlf 95109790",12764,"BBCode","2009-01-22 01:29:58"
12767,1420,"Hei\
Spiller du med en av disse string-swinggruppene i Oslo? \
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Det hørtes interessant ut med den Le Voien bortsett fra at jeg leter etter en vanlig med 14 bånd.\
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Vi sees på djangofestival på Cosmopolite nå til helgen sikkert.\
Johan Tobias",12767,"BBCode","2009-01-22 09:26:39"
12768,1930,"Hei\,\
Jeg har en Le Voi gitar til salgs. Laget til meg i 2002\, nesten ikke brukt.\
Bor i Oslo.\
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mvh Atle Stensland\
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12769,11,"no\, but the price listed is about as cheap as it gets.  the guitar is probably ok but I dont know.   you would have to talk to them.  \
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he had an EBay auction that closed without a buyer and so you could probably offer a little less than that to buy it from him.",11980,"BBCode","2009-01-22 08:20:41"
12780,1431,"Hi\,\
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Thanks for your generous offer to help me with some of the basics of GJ.  I actually got in touch with Tommy Davy and will be taking a lesson with him next week\, so I think I am set.  At some point\, I will stop being such a chicken and sit in on one of the jams at the Gypsy Den.\
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Thanks again\,\
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peri",12780,"BBCode","2009-01-22 21:52:25"
12783,118,"Hi\,\
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You should probably ask Josh about the bridge and setup...I don't know much about that.  He did make me a bridge\, and I haven't had any problems with buzzing or anything like that.\
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I think the big difference between the Pigalle and the Hommage is the size...the Pigalle is a Selmer size\, the Hommage is a Favino size so it's a little larger\, bassier.\
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Jack.",12783,"BBCode","2009-01-23 08:43:15"
12785,118,"Hi\,\
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You can hear what it sounds like on this page:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/theboktrio]www.myspace.com/theboktrio[/url]\
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Click on \"Waltz for One\"...I'm playing the melody and the first solo\, then I switch to rhythm\, then I play the melody out.  If you listen to \"Dig\"\, I'm the second solo\, where you can hear some single note lines and some chord solos.\
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best\,\
Jack.",12785,"BBCode","2009-01-23 08:48:53"
12794,95,"Glad you are getting some info on guitars. I have to tell you I don't have time to do searching for you on line. This is something you will need to do your self. Sorry but I just don't have time to spend looking for videos. \
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I can tell you once you decide on a guitar what it can use for best tone and playability. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh",12794,"BBCode","2009-01-23 17:20:01"
12798,1819,"Hello Bill ! I want to buy a gypsy guitar\, but i can't decide what guitar to buy between Dell'Arte Pigalle or Hommage. Jack tells me that Hommage is very good guitar\, sounds good etc...He sends me 2 audio recordings with he's trio and i like the guitar\, but i want a video or audio recording with a Pigalle because i never heard how sounds this guitar...\
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I see your post about Pigalle\, you have possibility to record the guitar please ? Harmony and a short solo...please\, if you want and if you can...\
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Waiting for your reply !\
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Thanks !\
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Stefan.",12798,"BBCode","2009-01-24 00:22:24"
12800,1819,"Hello Mark ! Can you make an audio or video record with your Pigalle ? I'm curious how sounds it...\
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Thanks !\
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Stefan.",12800,"BBCode","2009-01-24 05:58:21"
12806,1907,"Hey\,\
You're over at the TDPRI too aren't you??\
Nice to see you here!!\
Ian",12806,"BBCode","2009-01-24 10:57:27"
12807,1240,"I know its not \"Gypsy\"\, but I have a mint Fender Twin II with \"new\" old stock Altec-Lansing 12 \" speakers.\
Willing to let go of cheap. Located in Portland Or. area.",12807,"BBCode","2009-01-24 11:52:35"
12808,1240,"I know its not \"Gypsy\"\, but I have a mint Fender Twin II with \"new\" old stock Altec-Lansing 12 \" speakers.\
Willing to let go of cheap. Located in Portland Or. area.",12807,"BBCode","2009-01-24 11:52:35"
12810,95,"I like the Wegen 2.5mm or 3mm gypsy pick. They sound good and last a long time.\
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For acoustic I use the Argentine 11 gauge strings. I say \"acoustic\" because when I use my Stimer I like Tomastik strings because they work better with a magnetic pickup. \
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There is only one case this will work for that guitar. Just order a case for the Hommage when you order and you will get the one that works. Michael will make sure you get the correct case for the guitar. \
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The leather is there is stop the harmonic vibration that happens between the metal and wood. Also it aids in keeping the finish from cracking over time due to the pressure of the strings against the body of the guitar. \
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No problem with all your questions. I answer these questions many times a week for many other people. I'm glad to help. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh\
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[quote=\"Salieri\"]So...i'm decided to Hommage\, you see others in the last messages...\
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And i want to buy of course\, 2 picks\, 2-3 strings set\, hardshell case...\
\
What pick is so good to get a more gypsy tone and easy to play ? Wegen Gypsy Jazz 3.5mm is good ? What pick you use ?\
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What strings is good ? I know argentines it's cool\, but i want to know what dimensions it's good to play easy and more gypsy sound...thick strings or thin ? Here is the strings: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cat--Argentine-Strings--argentine_strings.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ca ... rings.html[/url] what you choose if you are in my place ?\
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And what case is good for Hommage ? Case to be through 100$...\
Here is the cases: [url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cat--Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar-Cases-Favino-and-Selmer--gypsy-jazz-guitar-cases.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ca ... cases.html[/url]\
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And last: What helps tailpiece leather ?\
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Waiting for your reply\, and again\, sorry if i disturbing you and i'm a stress for you  :D\
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Stefan.[/quote]",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-24 13:27:05"
12814,95,"I think the Argentines last a long time. Longer then most strings in fact. The \"G\" will go first and some times I'll just replace that one but for the most part I'm very happy with them. Plus they just sound the best. I have used just about every other \"gypsy\" string on the market and I keep going back the the Argentines because of the tone and how long they last. People that say they don't last as long might be playing too hard.??? No matter what string you use if you play hard they are not going to last as long. Nothing wrong with playing hard. I play very hard and feel that the Argis last a long time for how much they go thru in this style. \
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Try out all the strings you want. Just make sure not to go over 12-48 in gauge or you can damage the guitar over time.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
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[quote=\"Salieri\"]Thanks for reply\, Josh !\
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I want to order the guitar with strings and picks over 2-3 days...\
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Now...final question I think: What strings you recommend to me ? A friend tells me that argentine strings don't resist much time...and he have Lenzner about 3 months and he don't have problems with that...but he don't have Lenzner that you have on sale...\
So...what strings is good and get more gypsy sound ? Lenzner or Argentine ? If i buy 2 Lenzner sets and 1-2 Argentine sets it's good ?\
\
Waiting for reply :D.\
\
Cheers!\
Stefan.[/quote]",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-24 14:11:55"
12818,95,"I own about 10 Wegen picks. Some are 3mm some are 2.5mm some are 1.5mm. Depending on the style I will be playing that night and guitar I use the pick I like for that given situation. I think the 2.5mm come in a single pack. The twins come with two I think. I use the twin for my arch top. I also like the Wegen Blue Grass pick. It's 1.5mm I think and works very well for electric and lead playing. But for gypsy I like the 3mm pick.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-24 15:12:15"
12822,95,"Yes order on the djangobooks web site. \
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for the Hommage I'll spend at least an hour on it. Some times they need a little more work but as of late they have been pretty good. I'll set up the action and put the correct strings on it etc. \
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Let me know if you have more questions.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-24 15:31:59"
12826,1531,"Hi Andy\,\
I don't think i recognise you\, even from Gossington. I had pink hair untill about a month ago... I've just started a band in Birmingham\, called \"Playing\" Django\, check us out at [url=http://www.playingdjango.com]www.playingdjango.com[/url]  Do you have any suggestions for good place to play around here?\
Liking the tunes\,\
Gary",12550,"BBCode","2009-01-21 04:01:02"
12827,830,"Hi Gary\, \
\
Oh well! Perhaps I will catch you at Gossington this year. \
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The tunes on your website sound great\, particularly like Tears. \
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You could try the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge for gigs\, they have live jazz there. I didn't have a band when I was based in Brum\, my impression is that Fret and Fiddle have worked their way into most places. \
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Cheers\
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Andy",12525,"BBCode","2009-01-25 07:15:56"
12829,9,"Hi\,\
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I believe there is a year warranty on the Hommage\, I'll have to  check. However\, it wouldn't do you much good since you're in Romania. You'd have to send the guitar back to the USA to get it fixed which would be more trouble then it's worth.\
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However\, we just sold out of these and it will probably be 6 months or more till we can get another. I'll see if I can get more info.\
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Thanks!\
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'm",12829,"BBCode","2009-01-25 07:52:10"
12834,9,"No\, sold out and there's a long wait. Like I said before\, the Sagas are much better in this price range anyway. I'd go with one of those.\
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thanks!\
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'm",12829,"BBCode","2009-01-25 16:37:43"
12837,95,"I think so. Those guitars are stored at Michael's house unless setup is done on them. You can ask him if he has some or just try to order and if they are out of stock he will let you know how long it will be. But... I think we have some or can get them easily. By the way... The Hommage is the best guitar that DellArte makes. You have made a good choice.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-25 18:09:50"
12841,1819,"Oh Jack ! I'm very luckless :( Hommage isn't in stock...what guitar you recommend to me through 800$ ?\
\
Waiting for reply\, thanks!\
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Stefan.",12841,"BBCode","2009-01-26 00:25:08"
12843,830,"Hi Gary\, \
\
Oh well! Perhaps I will catch you at Gossington this year. \
\
The tunes on your website sound great\, particularly like Tears. \
\
You could try the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge for gigs\, they have live jazz there. I didn't have a band when I was based in Brum\, my impression is that Fret and Fiddle have worked their way into most places. \
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Cheers\
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Andy",12564,"BBCode","2009-01-25 07:15:56"
12844,1819,"Hello\, yesterday I decided to buy a Dell'Arte Hommage with custom set up by Josh\, but Michael dosen't have in stock. What guitar you recommend to me through 1000$ ? Without Sagas.",12844,"BBCode","2009-01-26 04:52:48"
12845,1819,"Hello\, yesterday I decided to buy a Dell'Arte Hommage with custom set up by Josh\, but Michael dosen't have in stock. What guitar you recommend to me through 1000$ ? Without Sagas.\
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Thanks!\
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Stefan.",12845,"BBCode","2009-01-26 04:57:27"
12846,1819,"Hello\, yesterday I decided to buy a Dell'Arte Hommage with custom set up by Josh\, but Michael dosen't have in stock. What guitar you recommend to me through 1000$ ? Without Sagas.\
\
Thanks!\
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Stefan.",12846,"BBCode","2009-01-26 04:57:27"
12848,1819,"Hello\, yesterday I decided to buy a Dell'Arte Hommage with custom set up by Josh\, but Michael dosen't have in stock. What guitar you recommend to me through 1000$ ? Without Sagas. Or you know a guy who sells used guitar ?\
\
Thanks!\
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Stefan.",12848,"BBCode","2009-01-26 05:38:11"
12850,1819,"Hello\, yesterday I decided to buy a Dell'Arte Hommage with custom set up by Josh\, but Michael dosen't have in stock. What guitar you recommend to me through 1000$ ? Without Sagas. Or you know a guy who sells used guitar ?\
\
Thanks!\
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Stefan.",12848,"BBCode","2009-01-26 05:53:50"
12851,1819,"Hello\, yesterday I decided to buy a Dell'Arte Hommage with custom set up by Josh\, but Michael dosen't have in stock. What guitar you recommend to me through 1000$ ? Without Sagas.",12848,"BBCode","2009-01-26 04:52:48"
12852,40,"Other than the Sagas I don't think you have many choices unfortunatly. If you want the Hommage I would wait untill Michael gets thim in stock and order then. I would not recomend settling on a guitar you don't really want\, you'll likely never be very happy with it. I think michael has a used DellArte that is around 1500 If I were you I would save the extra money and get that one as its a hand model. He may have sold it by now I could be wrong but that would be my recomendation don't jump into a guitar you don't really want or save some extra money to get something nicer.\
easy\
Caleb",12844,"BBCode","2009-01-26 07:39:39"
12853,1819,"So...hommage is not in stock. Dell'Arte Pigalle is in stock ?\
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Eugen.",12853,"BBCode","2009-01-26 01:06:02"
12854,563,"Tom--\
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If you decide to go with a Gitane D-500\, I have one I will part with. I am moving to Chicago soon and have to cull the herd\, as we'll be living in a smaller place. My D-500 was formerly owned by Lou Reed guitarist Bob Quine. I played alot of Bob's Guitars\, including his GJ guitars\, after his death\, and this one was my favorite. It is unmodified in any way\, as I wanted to keep it the way Bob had it. If you do a search on the forum and type in \"Quine\"\, it will take you to a thread with pics of the guitar. If you want an oval hole\, that's fine. I just thought I'd let you know. Good luck with your search and you foray into gypsy jazz.\
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Michael",12854,"BBCode","2009-01-26 08:04:34"
12855,9,"I just heard from the warehouse....there is one Hommage in stock but it has a minor cosmetic blemish so it $50 off. Let me know if you want that one.\
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There will be more ready in about a month...if you want one of those let me know.\
\
Yes\, the Piggale is in stock.\
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Thanks!\
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'm",12829,"BBCode","2009-01-26 08:24:40"
12858,40,"Other than the Sagas I don't think you have many choices unfortunatly. If you want the Hommage I would wait untill Michael gets thim in stock and order then. I would not recomend settling on a guitar you don't really want\, you'll likely never be very happy with it. I think michael has a used DellArte that is around 1500 If I were you I would save the extra money and get that one as its a hand model. He may have sold it by now I could be wrong but that would be my recomendation don't jump into a guitar you don't really want or save some extra money to get something nicer.\
easy\
Caleb",12858,"BBCode","2009-01-26 07:39:39"
12859,1819,"Oh Jack ! I'm very luckless :( Hommage isn't in stock...what guitar you recommend to me through 800$ ?\
\
Waiting for reply\, thanks!\
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Stefan.",12859,"BBCode","2009-01-26 00:25:08"
12860,118,"Hi Stefan\,\
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Hard to say--I haven't really played a lot of what's out there.  The guy I recorded those tunes with plays a Jorgenson Gitane\, and those seem pretty good.  They run a bit over $800\, but you can find them used.\
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Did you look [url=http://gypsyjazz.net/guitars.php?pno=4&prod=5&sp=1]here[/url] for the Hommage?  It says they're in stock...that's where I got mine.\
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good luck\,\
Jack.",12841,"BBCode","2009-01-26 10:55:43"
12863,118,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
Hard to say--I haven't really played a lot of what's out there.  The guy I recorded those tunes with plays a Jorgenson Gitane\, and those seem pretty good.  They run a bit over $800\, but you can find them used.\
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Did you look [url=http://gypsyjazz.net/guitars.php?pno=4&prod=5&sp=1]here[/url] for the Hommage?  It says they're in stock...that's where I got mine.\
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good luck\,\
Jack.",12863,"BBCode","2009-01-26 10:55:43"
12864,1819,"Yes i see this\, but I'm afraid to buy one without custom set up...what do you think about this ?\
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Stefan.",12841,"BBCode","2009-01-26 12:00:53"
12868,1819,"Yes i see this\, but I'm afraid to buy one without custom set up...what do you think about this ?\
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Stefan.",12859,"BBCode","2009-01-26 12:00:53"
12869,118,"I think you'll be fine...I ordered a bigtone bridge from Josh and just had a local luthier install it.  I haven't had any setup issues\, everything seems fine...\
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best\
Jack.",12841,"BBCode","2009-01-26 13:05:50"
12870,118,"I think you'll be fine...I ordered a bigtone bridge from Josh and just had a local luthier install it.  I haven't had any setup issues\, everything seems fine...\
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best\
Jack.",12863,"BBCode","2009-01-26 13:05:50"
12871,1819,"Thanks for your advice Jack !",12841,"BBCode","2009-01-26 13:13:34"
12872,1935,"Michael\, \
Thank you so much for this offer.  It certainly sounds like a fine guitar and one with some distinction!  However\, I got extremely lucky on eBay last night and bought a JJ DG-300 for a *very* good price.  I'm still in disbelief.  I really didn't think I would be able to afford one of these\, but it pays to persevere\, I guess.\
So\, as I warm myself by the smoldering embers of my Cordoba O-5\, I will be able to fill the air with the sound of gypsy jazz from my DG-300.  Ok\, it may not sound like that to others yet\, but I'm tryin'.\
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Thanks again\,\
Tom",12872,"BBCode","2009-01-26 12:55:39"
12873,563,"Well\, big congratulations on getting the Jorgenson! That was my first GJ guitar\, and I think\, with a good bridge\, it will see you to the next level. I really liked mine. It had a beefy neck\, beautiful wood\, and pretty good tone once it was played in. I only parted with it once I got a Manouche. If you want one piece of advice\, I'll offer you this: trust your ears. Don't buy a more expensive guitar until you can hear the difference. That's worked for me\, although its led me to two pricey guitars. Your Jorgenson is good enough to gig with. Enjoy!\
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If you ever meet any hard core Bob Quine fans\, I am looking to find a good home for his old guitar.",12854,"BBCode","2009-01-26 13:52:50"
12874,1819,"Thanks for your advice Jack !",12859,"BBCode","2009-01-26 13:13:34"
12878,1935,"[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]\
If you ever meet any hard core Bob Quine fans\, I am looking to find a good home for his old guitar.[/quote]\
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Indeed I will.  Someone will be very lucky.\
\
Yeah\, I'm pretty giddy about the Jorgenson.  Although this gypsy jazz style is new to me\, I've been banging on a guitar since the '60's.......oh God\, that's long ago and faraway....anyway\, my ears are pretty sensitive to tone\, and I would never have been happy with that Cordoba\, but I have to be realistic as well\, about my current gypsy skill level.......and my marriage. :-)  I think having the JJ\, and what I paid it\, will satisfy both conditions.\
\
Thanks\,\
Tom",12872,"BBCode","2009-01-26 14:25:16"
12879,1907,"Hey\,\
You're over at the TDPRI too aren't you??\
Nice to see you here!!\
Ian",12879,"BBCode","2009-01-24 10:57:27"
12880,1932,"Hiya Ian. Yeah. I left you a message about this place over at the TDPRI too. There are just not enough people at the TDPRI or the FDP that want to talk about these guitars and playing style.\
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I'm totally infected. Must be the Manouche flu. It must be contagious because my girlfriend caught it\, too. Of course\, she encouraged me to buy the Wegen pick and then said I needed to get a Selmer-type guitar (oval hole) too. Who am I to argue? But now she wants a D-hole as well....",12806,"BBCode","2009-01-26 15:21:06"
12882,95,"I have a DG-550 in my shop right now that I think you would like. It has a thicker top like the Hommage. It's a cool guitar and with the right strings on it (Arentines) it will be great. If you want that one I can give you a deal on the setup. I'll install the strings and make sure it's all good for $50. It will have the stock bridge but I'll trim out the bridge so it sounds better. Let me know if you want more info and pics.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh\
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[quote=\"Salieri\"]Oh damn!\
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[quote=\"Michael Horrowitz\"]No\, sold out and there's a long wait. Like I said before\, the Sagas are much better in this price range anyway. I'd go with one of those.\
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thanks!\
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'm[/quote]\
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In this occurrence\, what guitar you recommend to me ? I have money for Saga DG-300\, but i don't have money for guitar + special set up...because guitar is 980$ + set up 200$ + shipping 150$ + strings/picks 50$\, so total is: 1380$ :( You know other good guitar in that price aprox with Hommage ? Or you know other shop or seller to take a Hommage ?\
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Waiting for your reply\, thanks !\
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Stefan.[/quote]",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-26 17:39:11"
12883,95,"Sorry about that I meant I have a DG-350 not \"550\". Check it out online and let me know what you think.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",12810,"BBCode","2009-01-26 17:40:56"
12884,1415,"Hi Stephan\,\
 I thought that my friend was going to buy the manouche\, but he backed out at the last minute. It's still available for sale and I'm asking 1300 plus I have a Stimer replica pickup worth about 250 that I'd throw in for 1500 total. Thanks for the interest. \
  Nick",12884,"BBCode","2009-01-26 18:51:11"
12887,1415,"Hi Stephan\,\
 I thought that my friend was going to buy the manouche\, but he backed out at the last minute. It's still available for sale and I'm asking 1300 plus I have a Stimer replica pickup worth about 250 that I'd throw in for 1500 total. Thanks for the interest. \
  Nick",12672,"BBCode","2009-01-26 18:51:11"
12889,1907,"Thanks man\,\
I screwed somthing up on my TDPRI account 2-3 days ago when I was trying to change my e-mail address and now I can't post with my old account. I haven't gotten around to starting a new one yet.\
 Yeah\, I really dig this place. This music is just amazing!!!  I've been practicing like crazy\, and just can't get enough of it. \
 That's awesome about your wife btw\, my wife has pretty much claimed my Mandolin and is having me teach her to play. I can't wait to make music with her one day. Y'know\, since she claimed my Mando\, mabey I can get one of those Paris Swing GJ mandolins now....hummmm!!!!\
 I haven't tried the Wedgens yet\, soon though. I've been going back and forth between a Dunlop 208\,a 3mm Big stubby\, and a 3mm regular Stubby. But the $20.00 Pick days are commin'.....someday soon!!! Just courious\, how does the Wedgen compare to \,say\, the Stubby??\
 Thanks",12806,"BBCode","2009-01-27 05:56:04"
12893,1907,"Thanks man\,\
I screwed somthing up on my TDPRI account 2-3 days ago when I was trying to change my e-mail address and now I can't post with my old account. I haven't gotten around to starting a new one yet.\
 Yeah\, I really dig this place. This music is just amazing!!!  I've been practicing like crazy\, and just can't get enough of it. \
 That's awesome about your wife btw\, my wife has pretty much claimed my Mandolin and is having me teach her to play. I can't wait to make music with her one day. Y'know\, since she claimed my Mando\, mabey I can get one of those Paris Swing GJ mandolins now....hummmm!!!!\
 I haven't tried the Wedgens yet\, soon though. I've been going back and forth between a Dunlop 208\,a 3mm Big stubby\, and a 3mm regular Stubby. But the $20.00 Pick days are commin'.....someday soon!!! Just courious\, how does the Wedgen compare to \,say\, the Stubby??\
 Thanks",12879,"BBCode","2009-01-27 05:56:04"
12894,1932,"I haven't played a Stubby in many years\, but the Wegen is...softer? Does that make sense? Where I really notice the difference is on the bass strings.\
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On the DellArte they had at Buffalo Bros\, the Wegen really increased the volume and roundness of the treble strings compared to the regular heavy 351 that I happened to have in my pocket that day. There was $15 worth of difference in the sound. I don't notice so much of a difference beteween the Wegen and a Dunlop JazzIII on the treble strings of my Guild Jumbo\, but that's such a different instrument.\
\
You got a Gitane DG255 with your Gretsch settlement\, right?",12806,"BBCode","2009-01-27 08:19:36"
12907,1907,"Yeah\,\
The airline was super-cool. I think one of the managers was a musician\, cause they took care of it on the spot!!! \
 I had the 255 put away at the store and was gonna get it in a few weeks\, but it just ended up like this!!!\
 The 255 will certainly do me for now\, I'm sure there are better instruments out there but I'm really loving it. It was a wonderfull / \"planets-lining-up\" situation to be sure. Perhaps it was just meant to be. \
 I must admit....it's nice to be able to use all the rapid-fire Diminished licks that i learned in the late 80's again!!! :lol: . The chromatic runs are something I've had to get used to but I love the sound.  The phrasing is a bit harder\, but I'll plug away till it flows out better. I've been using the Django Reinhardt Definitive collection tab book along with the CD's I have. The Serindipity site has alot of neat runs ect\, and the Dennis Chang vid's have been a great help too. I have used the Arnie Bearle \"Chords and Progressions for Jazz and popular Guitar\" since 1995\, and it's still a great resource for the Min6 chord inversions \,substitutions\,ect. \
Ian",12806,"BBCode","2009-01-27 15:39:15"
12909,954,"Greetings Josh:\
\
I'm wondering if you any original DG-300 bridges lying around your shop\, left over from up-grades? I'm looking to buy 1 or 2 .\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Michael Hayes",12909,"BBCode","2009-01-27 16:50:07"
12911,1571,"Hi there\
\
I dont know if you've seen the latest post about the Django tour but - contrary to Bluesbop Harry's thoughts - I think there are a few places still in existence.\
\
A chap called Francois has been in touch with information and also a picture of Le Rat Mort\, a restaurant in Pigalle in Djangos time and now an adult \"theatre\".\
\
Anyway I hope yo put something a bit more informative at the weekend\,\
\
Alan",12911,"BBCode","2009-01-27 22:57:41"
12912,1571,"Hi there\
\
I dont know if you've seen the latest post about the Django tour but - contrary to Bluesbop Harry's thoughts - I think there are a few places still in existence.\
\
A chap called Francois has been in touch with information and also a picture of Le Rat Mort\, a restaurant in Pigalle in Djangos time and now an adult \"theatre\".\
\
Anyway I hope yo put something a bit more informative at the weekend\,\
\
Alan",12912,"BBCode","2009-01-27 22:57:41"
12913,1828,"Hi Alan\
\
Many thanks for your reply and for taking the trouble to put together a spreadsheet of places to visit. Much appreciated.\
\
I've got a very poor quality copy of a 1978 German TV Documentary entitled \"Django Reinhardt: Die Legende eines Jazz-Gitarristen\" in which the narrator visits the remains of a number of places frequented by Django\, however I guess there will be even fewer places remaining today since the documentary was made in the 1970s. My German isn't that great\, but will persevere with translation and let you know if any other places are flagged up.\
\
By the way\, is anything left of Club St Germain de Pres or has it long since been demolished?\
\
If we do manage to visit some of these places it would be good to take  photos and post them on the DjangoBooks forum\, or on a separate \"Django History\" website with a link from DjangoBooks.com\
\
Thanks again for your help\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",12911,"BBCode","2009-01-28 04:30:26"
12914,1558,"Hello Stefan\,\
\
I haven't been on the forum lately\, just got your message.  \
\
I haven't recorded with my Pigalle\, but am continuing to break it in\, adjusting the neck and doing a little customizing.  It plays well\, with crisp highs and great intonation\, although it is a bit thin in the mid-to-lower register.  But that's not uncommon with petite bouche models.  For the money\, it's a lot of guitar!\
\
Good luck with your search.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",12798,"BBCode","2009-01-28 06:05:32"
12915,1558,"Hello Stefan\,\
\
I haven't been on the forum lately\, just got your message.  \
\
I haven't recorded with my Pigalle\, but am continuing to break it in\, adjusting the neck and doing a little customizing.  It plays well\, with crisp highs and great intonation\, although it is a bit thin in the mid-to-lower register.  But that's not uncommon with petite bouche models.  For the money\, it's a lot of guitar!\
\
Good luck with your search.\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",12915,"BBCode","2009-01-28 06:05:32"
12917,1819,"Thanks for reply Bill ! I buyed a Manouche Modele Jazz. I'm waiting to arrive in my country. Thanks for your information.\
\
Stefan.",12798,"BBCode","2009-01-28 06:46:20"
12918,1828,"Hi Alan\
\
Many thanks for your reply and for taking the trouble to put together a spreadsheet of places to visit. Much appreciated.\
\
I've got a very poor quality copy of a 1978 German TV Documentary entitled \"Django Reinhardt: Die Legende eines Jazz-Gitarristen\" in which the narrator visits the remains of a number of places frequented by Django\, however I guess there will be even fewer places remaining today since the documentary was made in the 1970s. My German isn't that great\, but will persevere with translation and let you know if any other places are flagged up.\
\
By the way\, is anything left of Club St Germain de Pres or has it long since been demolished?\
\
If we do manage to visit some of these places it would be good to take  photos and post them on the DjangoBooks forum\, or on a separate \"Django History\" website with a link from DjangoBooks.com\
\
Thanks again for your help\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",12918,"BBCode","2009-01-28 04:30:26"
12919,1907,"Yeah\,\
The airline was super-cool. I think one of the managers was a musician\, cause they took care of it on the spot!!! \
 I had the 255 put away at the store and was gonna get it in a few weeks\, but it just ended up like this!!!\
 The 255 will certainly do me for now\, I'm sure there are better instruments out there but I'm really loving it. It was a wonderfull / \"planets-lining-up\" situation to be sure. Perhaps it was just meant to be. \
 I must admit....it's nice to be able to use all the rapid-fire Diminished licks that i learned in the late 80's again!!! :lol: . The chromatic runs are something I've had to get used to but I love the sound.  The phrasing is a bit harder\, but I'll plug away till it flows out better. I've been using the Django Reinhardt Definitive collection tab book along with the CD's I have. The Serindipity site has alot of neat runs ect\, and the Dennis Chang vid's have been a great help too. I have used the Arnie Bearle \"Chords and Progressions for Jazz and popular Guitar\" since 1995\, and it's still a great resource for the Min6 chord inversions \,substitutions\,ect. \
Ian",12879,"BBCode","2009-01-27 15:39:15"
12920,1932,"I was looking at Mike Horowitz' Unaccompanied Django book - there are samples online at Djangobooks. The transcriptions and arrangements in there are really neat. They kind of remind me of my classical guitar days.",12806,"BBCode","2009-01-28 12:11:21"
12922,1349,"i have the album but not sure if all the songs are there(i have 8)\
i could send them to you via email \
\
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guimbard@msn.com\">guimbard@msn.com</a><!-- e -->",12922,"BBCode","2009-01-28 16:43:07"
12924,1420,"Hei\
Spiller du med en av disse string-swinggruppene i Oslo? \
\
Det hørtes interessant ut med den Le Voien bortsett fra at jeg leter etter en vanlig med 14 bånd.\
\
Vi sees på djangofestival på Cosmopolite nå til helgen sikkert.\
Johan Tobias",12924,"BBCode","2009-01-22 09:26:39"
12925,1930,"Hei\
Nei\, jeg spiller ikke string swing\, desverre. Djangofestivalen i år var meget bra synes jeg\, særlig fredagen. Synd jeg ikke så deg..\
Hvis du er interessert i mer info om gitaren kan du sende epost til <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:atle.stensland@bs-akustikk.no\">atle.stensland@bs-akustikk.no</a><!-- e --> \
\
mvh Atle",12767,"BBCode","2009-01-29 00:30:37"
12926,252,"I’ve been hoping to answer your note by saying: “Hey\, the site is up.”  but as the days pass I don’t think it will be within the next couple of weeks so I thought I’d better write back before I grow old. I will get the site up soon...\
\
I'm glad you got the domains - it is complicated. You reminded me to check on a domain that got stolen from me a year ago. The good news is that I may get it back in February. Also I checked my backorder on Lagrene.com. I thought someone stole it from Bireli\, but GoDaddy.com now says it is still owned by the original owner - so Maybe Bireli renewed it in time. Well\, if he ever forgets to renew it - then I will get it and give it back to him - so he’s safe anyway.\
\
I'm sorry to hear about your back. I also have a back injury - but it was 20 years ago so the pain is gone - now it is just numb.  And of course I'd be honored to have you playing one of my guitars. You're probably much better than you believe - anyone who plays with people like Stochelo / Nous'che / Elois will think they're bad ;-) I met Elois several years ago on my first day at my first Djangofest with my first set of strings on my first Gypsy guitar... All I knew were two songs.. Minor Swing and Minor Blues! He was sitting on a bench and I didn’t know anyone... so I said “Hi” and we played a bit. He was AMAZING and I was really bad but he was so polite to me - he’s a really nice guy. Your son is very lucky to start like that - you’re doing a great thing for him.\
\
It would be wonderful to have you folks come through this area. I'll show you my shop if you don't laugh at how humble it is!  Also\, I'll show you my Busatos. One is in good playing condition - it is a Grande Modele like Feigely Prisor's guitar. It was Mano Drey's guitar with the repaired soundhole. It is amazing. The other\, a very early Moyen Modele - sounds like Tchan Tchou! but it is now starting to show its age\, I may have to restore it. Christian at Guitare Village knows the Moyen as I bought it from him and he treated me very well. If you know these guys - absolutely - I would love to have them play my guitars and hear what they think. They have so much knowledge as regards these guitars - and that will help me continue to get better.\
\
The pliage soundboard is difficult but fun. I had to study a real Selmer to understand the proper method. I'm excited to do more of them and I just found a place to get Romanian spruce like Selmer used. Next\, I'm trying to get a Maccaferri to study. Mac’s are the most difficult guitars to find\, but my experience with Selmers has convinced me that studying original guitars is necessary.\
\
Well\, I'm trying to learn French so that when I do come to Samois (hopefully next year) that I will be able to communicate at least simply in French.\
\
Oh - my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bob@hologuitar.com\">bob@hologuitar.com</a><!-- e -->",11559,"BBCode","2009-01-29 00:49:16"
12928,1930,"Hei\
Nei\, jeg spiller ikke string swing\, desverre. Djangofestivalen i år var meget bra synes jeg\, særlig fredagen. Synd jeg ikke så deg..\
Hvis du er interessert i mer info om gitaren kan du sende epost til <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:atle.stensland@bs-akustikk.no\">atle.stensland@bs-akustikk.no</a><!-- e --> \
\
mvh Atle",12928,"BBCode","2009-01-29 00:30:37"
12929,1905,"Hi\,\
\
Thank you for your help. I would really appreciate Mathieu's info.\
Did you take lessons with him?",12929,"BBCode","2009-01-31 11:18:15"
12930,1905,"Hi\,\
\
Thank you for your help. I would really appreciate Mathieu's info.\
Did you take lessons with him?",12930,"BBCode","2009-01-31 11:18:15"
12931,25,"Sue:\
No I organize an event called Django in June. He and the rest of Zaiti were with us last year for the better part of a week...\
mathieu: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chatelainmathieu@hotmail.fr\">chatelainmathieu@hotmail.fr</a><!-- e -->\
Watremez: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jpwatremez@cegetel.net\">jpwatremez@cegetel.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Good luck! \
Andrew\
djangoinjune.com\
communityguitar.com",12929,"BBCode","2009-01-31 11:28:17"
12932,25,"Sue:\
No I organize an event called Django in June. He and the rest of Zaiti were with us last year for the better part of a week...\
mathieu: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:chatelainmathieu@hotmail.fr\">chatelainmathieu@hotmail.fr</a><!-- e -->\
Watremez: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jpwatremez@cegetel.net\">jpwatremez@cegetel.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Good luck! \
Andrew\
djangoinjune.com\
communityguitar.com",12932,"BBCode","2009-01-31 11:28:17"
12934,58,"Hey Jack:\
\
Are you on facebook? If so\, and you want to connect\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:charlie.ayers@yahoo.com\">charlie.ayers@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Charlie",12934,"BBCode","2009-02-01 05:39:01"
12939,1819,"Thanks for reply Bill ! I buyed a Manouche Modele Jazz. I'm waiting to arrive in my country. Thanks for your information.\
\
Stefan.",12939,"BBCode","2009-01-28 06:46:20"
12940,1558,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
You made a wise choice- I like the Manouche\, am eyeing one myself!\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",12798,"BBCode","2009-02-02 08:54:07"
12941,1558,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
You made a wise choice- I like the Manouche\, am eyeing one myself!\
\
Best regards\,\
Bill",12915,"BBCode","2009-02-02 08:54:07"
12942,1948,"Hello!\
Your Dupont MC-50 is steel sale?",12942,"BBCode","2009-02-02 11:35:49"
12944,1819,"Hello ! I see your post here: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4521&highlight=minch+valse]viewtopic.php?t=4521&highlight=minch+valse[/url]\
\
Can you send me La Minch Valse transcription if you have please ? I really want to play this and i can't find it...\
\
Thanks !\
\
Best regards\
Stefan.",12944,"BBCode","2009-02-02 13:20:58"
12946,1919,"Heretic\,\
\
I saw your posts about hollowing out the underside of the Gitane JJ bridge and I did it to mine with excellent results. I apologize for being so forward as to contact you\, but pioneers\, such as yourself\, are not freely available to consult with. Correct me if I'm wrong\, but it seems you also had a Dupont bridge to look at for inspiration while you worked on the JJ Bridge. I'm trying to figure out how wide a \"footprint\" a Dupont bridge makes on the guitar top. I started flaring up the outside edges\, and then realized that I didn't know how far to go with this procedure.  It looks like my JJ bridge has about a 3 centimeter footprint. Do you have any idea how the Dupont compares in this area?\
\
Man\, I really appreciate your time.\
\
Dave Lincoln",12946,"BBCode","2009-02-02 17:18:58"
12948,954,"Greetings:\
\
Thanks for the comments. Today\, I've posted an illustration of a Selmer bridge from their diagrams\, on the Djangobooks site\, that show how the ends of the bridge are flared up like little wings. It still provides proper placement against the \"mustaches\"\, but concentrates the bridge pressure to be over the braces\, or struts\, under the face of the instrument.\
\
I found that the original bridge can be modified. I set mine to have the bass E string to be about 3.2 mm to 3.5 mm high measured from the top of the 12 th fret to the bottom of the E string. I use rosewood shims under the bridge in the contact areas so that I can adjust the hight to compensate for seasonal changes (mostly humidity) to get my optimal adjustments.\
\
Glad to hear that you tried modifying your own. I love mine. I've trided other bridges and they either had terrible intonation\, and or had amplified harmonics that were annoying.",12948,"BBCode","2009-02-03 07:15:39"
12949,954,"Remember\, I'm a Heretic\, not a pioneer.\
\
It's the underside of the ends of the bridge\, not the overall footprint to flare.\
\
See this Selmer illustration.\
\
When you shim\, if you need to\, shim only under the 2 contact areas ; i.e.\, \
the bass and treble contact areas for correct downward pressure on the braces under the sound board.\
\
This cross-section shows this.",12948,"BBCode","2009-02-03 08:08:32"
12950,954,"Greetings:\
\
Thanks for the comments. Today\, I've posted an illustration of a Selmer bridge from their diagrams\, on the Djangobooks site\, that show how the ends of the bridge are flared up like little wings. It still provides proper placement against the \"mustaches\"\, but concentrates the bridge pressure to be over the braces\, or struts\, under the face of the instrument.\
\
I found that the original bridge can be modified. I set mine to have the bass E string to be about 3.2 mm to 3.5 mm high measured from the top of the 12 th fret to the bottom of the E string. I use rosewood shims under the bridge in the contact areas so that I can adjust the hight to compensate for seasonal changes (mostly humidity) to get my optimal adjustments.\
\
Glad to hear that you tried modifying your own. I love mine. I've trided other bridges and they either had terrible intonation\, and or had amplified harmonics that were annoying.",12950,"BBCode","2009-02-03 07:15:39"
12951,954,"Remember\, I'm a Heretic\, not a pioneer.\
\
It's the underside of the ends of the bridge\, not the overall footprint to flare.\
\
See this Selmer illustration.\
\
When you shim\, if you need to\, shim only under the 2 contact areas ; i.e.\, \
the bass and treble contact areas for correct downward pressure on the braces under the sound board.\
\
This cross-section shows this.",12950,"BBCode","2009-02-03 08:08:32"
12953,1919,"Heretic\,\
\
Wow\, you da' man. That's great. Thank you so much. It looks like I need to taper up the outside edges on mine a little more. \
\
Dave Lincoln",12946,"BBCode","2009-02-03 08:15:08"
12956,3,"hi john \
\
\
i dont have it but you can ask on the forum; someone is bound to have it\
\
D",12956,"BBCode","2009-02-03 08:43:18"
12959,3,"hi well every guitar is different\, i've tried pigalles that were great\, and pigalles thatsucked\, and the same for homage!!! buying a guitar is risky business!!!",12959,"BBCode","2009-02-03 19:27:36"
12961,3,"hi well every guitar is different\, i've tried pigalles that were great\, and pigalles thatsucked\, and the same for homage!!! buying a guitar is risky business!!!",12961,"BBCode","2009-02-03 19:27:36"
12967,1833,"HELLO\,how are you?\
\
&#921; uploaded a video of mine..I just sent to you to tell me what corrections I have to do...and in general...This is my first time i do with gj after 2 months practice..\
\
Thanks in advance\
\
Dimitris\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FioUZt-aTrU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FioUZt-aTrU[/url]",12967,"BBCode","2009-02-03 23:44:35"
12968,311,"Hi Dimitris\,\
It sounds good! I can tell you're going by ear and that's a good thing...\
I couldn't see your right hand well but it looks like you're getting the hang of it\, get a clear shot of the picking for your next video.\
I suggest working out a few typical licks to spice up your playing\, Denis Chang's videos as well as the gypsy fire book could help with that\, transcribing Django is where everyone get their licks at so that'd be my first suggestion.\
\
I'd also be nice to hear some chords going on\, both in rhythm (la pompe) and lead\, maybe some octaves too.\
Anyway\, overall I'd say you're doing good it's just a matter of getting more vocabulary. \
\
Work on four note arpeggios with a two-note-per-string configuration\, do \
-6\, maj7\, -7\, Dom7\, dim 7. That helps a lot!! \
be sure to do it in all four inversions and all twelve keys\, or it won't work as well. \
Start with A-6= A C E F# that works over A-\, D7\, F#-7b5\, Ab7 alt for starters. Remember two notes per string so it's A-C on the sixth string... next string E-F#... next string A-C and so forth. \
Then do sixth string=C-E... F# -A\, etc.\
Takes some time but it's definitely worth it.\
Diminished arpeggios work great over dominants\, try this:\
G# B D F over E7\, (again two notes per string)\, that's a typical sound for this style.\
Hope this makes sense.\
\
Since you're just starting out I'd advice you to use all four fingers of your fretting hand\, that will come very handy in the future.\
\
Hope that helps!\
\
Nice going and keep swinging!!\
Enrique",12968,"BBCode","2009-02-04 12:27:14"
12980,1948,"Hello!\
Guitar still fro sale?\
Thank u",12980,"BBCode","2009-02-05 06:33:41"
12982,346,"Hey Caleb\, Michael's email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mdregni@mbipublishing.com\">mdregni@mbipublishing.com</a><!-- e -->  I had his phone nuber around here as well but can't seem to find it at the moment. In any case\, best of luck",12982,"BBCode","2009-02-05 08:58:22"
12983,431,"Hi Metro\,\
\
Yes\, the guitar is still available. \
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",12983,"BBCode","2009-02-05 07:21:41"
12987,40,"Thank you very much!",12987,"BBCode","2009-02-05 09:17:03"
12988,1833,"Good morning.\
I really appreciate your advice.You know\,I am really practicing every day after work and the most important is that even if its very hard to improve...its very sweet n lovely this music..and general the Music:)\
\
I will practice more following your info:P\
\
Thanks alot for your help.\
\
Take Care\
\
Dimitris",12967,"BBCode","2009-02-04 23:05:32"
12989,311,"Hey\,\
Here's a site with lots of info\, thought it might help:\
[url=http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/toc-en.htm]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/ma ... toc-en.htm[/url]\
\
Cheers!\
Enrique",12968,"BBCode","2009-02-05 10:40:33"
12992,346,"Hey Jack\, what's the word on the Minor Swing? Hope all's well for you in this new year. The trio's doing fine\, staying as busy as I'd like. Well\, keep me posted. Best\, Rick",12992,"BBCode","2009-02-05 11:08:24"
13000,1948,"Can u send me photo and audio sample of your guitar?\
Where is guitar\, which country.",12980,"BBCode","2009-02-05 09:00:22"
13001,230,"Hi Jon\, can I come by and check out your guitar sometime? I remember that one sounding great...or was it just cos it was in Andreas's hands! \
\
you can call or email me\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",13001,"BBCode","2009-02-05 12:04:46"
13008,11,"did you eventually sell your Hommage?  i think i am going to sell mine...",11374,"BBCode","2009-02-05 13:45:33"
13010,118,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Not sure if this is still good\, but it seems like you could get him at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mdregni@mbipublishing.com\">mdregni@mbipublishing.com</a><!-- e --> (phone is 651-287-5176).  I'm guessing you already saw that if you Googled him\, but...\
\
good luck\,\
Jack.",13010,"BBCode","2009-02-05 15:59:48"
13011,118,"I forgot\, he's got a profile on the site; you can email him from there:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=174]profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=174[/url]\
\
best\,\
Jack.",13011,"BBCode","2009-02-05 16:05:25"
13012,1812,"Thanks\, I will!",13012,"BBCode","2009-02-05 12:47:41"
13013,11,"yep\, if you want to look at it\, come on by.   you can come by my house this weekend if you want and jam on it .   ill be home all day saturday (before dinner) and also sunday (after dinner).   it would be fun to have you over at my house  or else I could also bring it to the saturday jam if you want also but I dont \"usually\" go to that jam.\
\
i dont usually play it at gigs because i prefer the bigtone setup on my Shelley Park.\
\
or next weekend\, or whenever is good for you to come and look at it...\
\
-Jon\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangofan@gmail.com\">djangofan@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
503-913-7735",13013,"BBCode","2009-02-05 13:44:44"
13014,118,"Hey Rick\,\
\
Supposedly the guy is going to buy it; we're meeting on Monday but I was holding off on posting it as sold until I actually had the check.  It looks like it will be gone\, though.  I'll let you know if it changes.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",13014,"BBCode","2009-02-05 15:51:32"
13017,11,"Bob\,\
\
How is the guitar making going?  Got a website yet?   Got any new guitars off the press?\
\
I haven't talked to you in a while...\
\
-Jon",13017,"BBCode","2009-02-05 11:22:11"
13019,118,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Not sure if this is still good\, but it seems like you could get him at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mdregni@mbipublishing.com\">mdregni@mbipublishing.com</a><!-- e --> (phone is 651-287-5176).  I'm guessing you already saw that if you Googled him\, but...\
\
good luck\,\
Jack.",13019,"BBCode","2009-02-05 15:59:48"
13020,118,"I forgot\, he's got a profile on the site; you can email him from there:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=174]profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=174[/url]\
\
best\,\
Jack.",13020,"BBCode","2009-02-05 16:05:25"
13021,40,"Jack- thanks man. I actually was able to contact him using the first address which I didn't come across when I googled him for some reason. I am trying to run down some sources for this paper I am writing for a confrence.\
Thanks again man. \
Caleb",13011,"BBCode","2009-02-06 05:11:38"
13023,40,"Jack- thanks man. I actually was able to contact him using the first address which I didn't come across when I googled him for some reason. I am trying to run down some sources for this paper I am writing for a confrence.\
Thanks again man. \
Caleb",13023,"BBCode","2009-02-06 05:11:38"
13024,431,"I never did sell it.  I took the price down to $1800 with no bites.  Imantry just put his on ebay and it sold for $1500 recently\, FYI.\
\
I'm glad actually that it didn't sell\, because it has become my number 1 gypsy guitar and I have no plans of selling it now.  I guess I really just prefer the Favino sound.\
\
Would you mind telling me more about yours?  I might be looking for a second one sometime.\
\
If I can be of any further assistance\, please let me know.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",11382,"BBCode","2009-02-06 08:08:12"
13026,431,"I never did sell it.  I took the price down to $1800 with no bites.  Imantry just put his on ebay and it sold for $1500 recently\, FYI.\
\
I'm glad actually that it didn't sell\, because it has become my number 1 gypsy guitar and I have no plans of selling it now.  I guess I really just prefer the Favino sound.\
\
Would you mind telling me more about yours?  I might be looking for a second one sometime.\
\
If I can be of any further assistance\, please let me know.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",13026,"BBCode","2009-02-06 08:08:12"
13028,431,"Hi Metro\,\
\
I am located in the USA.  Where are you located?  I'd be happy to send photos to you if you send my your e-mail address.  \
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",12983,"BBCode","2009-02-06 08:09:29"
13030,1948,"My e-mail - <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:m21.volga@gmail.ru\">m21.volga@gmail.ru</a><!-- e -->\
I'm located in the Russia\, Moscow.",12980,"BBCode","2009-02-06 09:52:00"
13031,11,"lmentry is my friend.  he didnt actually sell it.  he got a bid sniper in the last few minutes that had \"0\" EBay history and he never heard from the bidder and so it didnt sell for $1500.   These guitars are much better than a $1500 Gitane DG-300\, for example\, and so they should easily sell for about $2000 I think.   Ill keep trying and so should you...",11374,"BBCode","2009-02-06 08:21:22"
13032,431,"Thanks for the info about Imantry's guitar.  I saw pictures of his guitar and it is a very nice one.  I was very suprised when I checked ebay and it listed the selling price as $1500.\
\
Good luck if you try to sell your.  If you think of it\, would you mind letting me know when you put it up for sale.  \
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",11382,"BBCode","2009-02-06 10:28:27"
13035,1833,"the link you sent me...really nice...\
by the way i recorded a sample with rythm.\
when you'll have free time take a look.\
thanks...\
\
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xB2Mqn96RI&feature=channel[/url]\
\
dimitris",12967,"BBCode","2009-02-06 11:00:11"
13037,302,"I'll take Book No. 2 if possible.  I already have the first one.  Email with with  payment method.\
Rocky\
Phone:  (360) 377-2197\
Thanks.",13037,"BBCode","2009-02-06 11:37:16"
13039,431,"I was wondering if your guitar sold?\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",13039,"BBCode","2009-02-06 10:34:38"
13041,431,"Thanks for the info about Imantry's guitar.  I saw pictures of his guitar and it is a very nice one.  I was very suprised when I checked ebay and it listed the selling price as $1500.\
\
Good luck if you try to sell your.  If you think of it\, would you mind letting me know when you put it up for sale.  \
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",13026,"BBCode","2009-02-06 10:28:27"
13042,14,"Hi:\
\
No...It didn't\
\
A deadbeat bidder with 0 feedback.\
\
I should have put a buy it now price.\
\
\
\
David",13042,"BBCode","2009-02-06 14:06:41"
13044,431,"Hi djangology\,\
\
Could you tell me more about your Hommage (oval hole\, age\, condition\, etc.) because I might be interested in yours if you decide to sell it.\
\
Thanks!\
Carl",11382,"BBCode","2009-02-06 16:24:48"
13046,431,"Hi David\,\
\
Sorry that happened.  I saw the ebay ad and was wondering about that.\
\
Could you tell me more about your Hommage (condition of frets\, playing wear\, sound quality)?  I have a Hommage and currently it is my favorite gypsy guitar.  I'm thinking that I should consider getting a second one.  \
\
Thanks!\
Carl",13039,"BBCode","2009-02-06 16:33:51"
13048,302,"Dan  - \
           I just mailed a money order to you with my address enclosed.  You should get it Wed. or Thrs.\
Thanks\,  Rocky",13037,"BBCode","2009-02-06 17:24:41"
13049,431,"Hi djangology\,\
\
Could you tell me more about your Hommage (oval hole\, age\, condition\, etc.) because I might be interested in yours if you decide to sell it.\
\
Thanks!\
Carl",13026,"BBCode","2009-02-06 16:24:48"
13052,11,"Its a 2004 D Hole Cedar Top 14-fret to the body.  It is unaltered\, without a bigtone.  It has the original bridge.  The bridge was never removed.   It has a  little bit of fret wear.\
\
There is Youtube video of Andreas Oberg playing it in Portland\, oRegon.\
\
There might only be a couple guitars like mine.  I dont think Dell arte made very many of the d hole cedar tops.\
\
Its for sale for $2050\, which includes shipping in a nice box.  I have a guy coming to look at it tommorrow but i dont think he'll buy it because he has a reputation for being a \"looker\" rather than a \"buyer\".",11374,"BBCode","2009-02-06 17:39:35"
13054,726,"Hey man\, just let you know it looks like I will be at Djangofest LA. I'll be playing with Jessica Fichot's band and also rhythm for Andreas Oberg. \
Come and say hi if you're around.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Doug",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-07 00:20:53"
13056,1932,"Hi Doug-\
\
We're planning on being there Saturday for Gonzalo's workshop. Tell me more about Jessica?",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-07 02:41:34"
13058,574,"Hi Andy\,\
\
That was great!  You really have the feel and the clarity was impressive. One of the main things that a lot of people seem to miss in Django's playing is the space he puts in. One of the things that hammered dulcimer players\, especially solo players\, do is to have a fairly constant role going. What you recorded is fabulous as a solo but if you added a rhythm section a lot of wonderful things would be lost. Give a listen to Lionel Hampton with the Benny Goodman Band. Vibraphone has a lot of the same challenges as the HD does in terms of attack and clarity when it comes to playing with a rhythm section. I've been talking with Dan Landrum a lot about using the HD as a jazz instrument. I think it has huge potential. You have the chops and the feel. I'd love to hear what you do with a ballad. Great stuff!\
\
Ken Bloom",13058,"BBCode","2009-02-07 07:16:12"
13060,1201,"Hi Ken\, \
Thanks for the feedback. That's quite helpful. I haven't had the confidence yet to sit in with Gypsy Jazzers too much. I'm sure that will help temper my playing. Your points are well taken\, though. I think in some ways it's a matter of learning the style\, then pulling back for subtlety.",13058,"BBCode","2009-02-07 07:26:47"
13061,1201,"Hi Ken\, \
Thanks for the feedback. That's quite helpful. I haven't had the confidence yet to sit in with Gypsy Jazzers too much. I'm sure that will help temper my playing. Your points are well taken\, though. I think in some ways it's a matter of learning the style\, then pulling back for subtlety.",13061,"BBCode","2009-02-07 07:26:47"
13062,574,"Hi Andy\,\
\
I think youi're right. Nothing will get you up to speed like just sitting in and playing with people. Where do you live? I'm in North Carolina. I don't have a lot of time for jammming with folks but there are a few people that I get together with every now and then. About the best thing you can do to be prepared for jamming is to be pretty conversant with most common keys\, Eb to about E on the cycle of fifths\, and then just do it. I've been playing swing and jazz most of my life so it's pretty natural for me no matter what instrument I'm doing it on. Keep it up. there needs to be a lot more folks like you out there.\
\
Ken",13058,"BBCode","2009-02-07 09:44:50"
13064,217,"Hi Jack\,\
\
About 2-1/2 years ago you ran a classified ad on Djangobooks. I'm sure most of the stuff you listed is long gone. But one item was a Meisel violin (which I assume was a parts fiddle as you stated that there was no bow).\
\
Is that fiddle still around? And if so\, what are you asking and what shape is it in?\
\
Thanks\, Polkat",13064,"BBCode","2009-02-07 22:25:24"
13065,217,"Hi Jack\,\
\
About 2-1/2 years ago you ran a classified ad on Djangobooks. I'm sure most of the stuff you listed is long gone. But one item was a Meisel violin (which I assume was a parts fiddle as you stated that there was no bow).\
\
Is that fiddle still around? And if so\, what are you asking and what shape is it in?\
\
Thanks\, Polkat",13065,"BBCode","2009-02-07 22:25:24"
13067,217,"Hi djangadjo\,\
\
Would you believe that I just found this message? Sorry it took so long to answer. I too learned a bit from the Norgaard book. I was at first a little put off after going through his Jazz Fiddle Wizard book because it tended to state that if you knew the Mixolydian Bebop scale\, you could play anything\, which of course is not true. \
\
Still\, the Norgaard \"Getting into Gypsy Jazz Violin\" book gave me a better look at how licks work against chords\, and also hipped me to \"After You've Gone\" and \"Sheik of Araby\"\, two great tunes that I had been planning to learn anyway.\
\
Since then I've gone on to the Mel Bay method book \"Stephane Grappelli-Gypsy Jazz Violin\" by Tim Kliphuis. This is a good book/CD which came out a few months ago.\
\
Also\, like everyone else on this website\, I am eagerly awaiting the Kliphuis tutorial DVD's\, which seem to avoid each release date suggested. \
\
One thing about the Kliphuis book/CD and coming DVD's; if you just recently started (I started...well\, seriously started maybe 2 years ago) and you don't read very quickly yet\, or don't read the higher positions all that well yet\, these materials might be a little tough. I get by on them okay\, but until I get a bit more experience\, it's a bit of a streach!\
\
Thanks for writing\, Polkat",11195,"BBCode","2009-02-07 22:40:17"
13068,118,"Hi\,\
\
You're right; the violin has gone to someone else...if it's any consolation\, it needed a lot of work to make it worth playing...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",13068,"BBCode","2009-02-07 22:33:10"
13069,726,"Here ya go!\
\
Jessica Fichot\
[url=http://www.jessicasongs.com]http://www.jessicasongs.com[/url]\
\
(and yours truly!):\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]http://www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]\
\
Cheers!\
\
Doug",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-08 02:07:04"
13071,217,"Hi djangadjo\,\
\
Would you believe that I just found this message? Sorry it took so long to answer. I too learned a bit from the Norgaard book. I was at first a little put off after going through his Jazz Fiddle Wizard book because it tended to state that if you knew the Mixolydian Bebop scale\, you could play anything\, which of course is not true. \
\
Still\, the Norgaard \"Getting into Gypsy Jazz Violin\" book gave me a better look at how licks work against chords\, and also hipped me to \"After You've Gone\" and \"Sheik of Araby\"\, two great tunes that I had been planning to learn anyway.\
\
Since then I've gone on to the Mel Bay method book \"Stephane Grappelli-Gypsy Jazz Violin\" by Tim Kliphuis. This is a good book/CD which came out a few months ago.\
\
Also\, like everyone else on this website\, I am eagerly awaiting the Kliphuis tutorial DVD's\, which seem to avoid each release date suggested. \
\
One thing about the Kliphuis book/CD and coming DVD's; if you just recently started (I started...well\, seriously started maybe 2 years ago) and you don't read very quickly yet\, or don't read the higher positions all that well yet\, these materials might be a little tough. I get by on them okay\, but until I get a bit more experience\, it's a bit of a streach!\
\
Thanks for writing\, Polkat",11196,"BBCode","2009-02-07 22:40:17"
13073,1057,"Another good thing about the Kliphuis book is that the examples are readily available.",11194,"BBCode","2009-02-08 07:11:03"
13074,311,"Hi Dimitris\,\
I watched your video and though it's ok\, it's not really the way the \"pompe\" should sound like. Don't worry that's normal\, the pompe is very hard to do and someone has to show you how to do it right. Luckily now there videos!!\
\
I suggest getting Denis DVD \"The art of accompaniment\" \
\
Here are some samples that will help you in the meantime\, [b]the first one (lesson 6) is the most important[/b] it shows exactly what to do\, practice doing exactly that for like one month and you'll be swinging!!\, [u]the other ones are for later[/u]:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4MdqWU6q20]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4MdqWU6q20[/url]\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpTERpe6jts]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpTERpe6jts[/url]\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVlhEczRB2M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVlhEczRB2M[/url]\
\
Some effects that should be used just once in a while with taste (don't do them all the time)\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS20D9-WE00]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS20D9-WE00[/url]\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcc-hFZb-xM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcc-hFZb-xM[/url]\
\
Hope this helps!!",13074,"BBCode","2009-02-08 13:38:43"
13077,1819,"Hi Harry ! Did you have Reverie transcription ? It' Edute #3 from Unaccompanied Django. If you have\, can you send it me please ? I really like it\, it's not more difficult and i want to play...I don't give it anybody\, I want only for me.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Stefan.",13077,"BBCode","2009-02-08 22:25:48"
13079,431,"djangology\,\
\
Thanks for the info on you guitar.  It sounds like a nice one\, however\, I'm looking for an oval hole.  Good luck with the sale.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",11382,"BBCode","2009-02-08 23:07:52"
13080,311,"Hello Stefan\,\
I do have the book but the thing is I know Michael Horowitz' personally\, he's a good friend and he's always been very nice to me so I can't give the transcription to you\, he puts a lot of honest work in producing his wonderful books so I think it's only fair people buy them.\
\
Sorry man.\
\
Since that piece isn't that difficult why don't you try figuring it out by ear?\
\
\
Also consider buying the book\, I know it's expensive but it's really nicely done and has a lot of good music\, Michael really went the extra mile to get the fingerings and everything right.",13080,"BBCode","2009-02-08 23:08:51"
13082,431,"Metro\,\
\
Thanks for the interst in the guitar\, but I don't want to ship internationally.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",12983,"BBCode","2009-02-08 23:09:31"
13085,1055,"Hello!\
\
I had Visvader transcriptions but lost it in the hands of some friends (but who?) may I ask you a copy of those transcriptions\
\
In advance many thanks!\
\
Best\
\
Marc",13085,"BBCode","2009-02-05 00:38:48"
13086,457,"Hi Stubla --\
\
In a recent post you reference two transcriptions of Django's solo on I'll see you in my dreams. Would you happen to know where I can find these two transcriptions?\
\
Thanks in advance\,\
\
patrickDAIGLE\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pdaigle@pobox.com\">pdaigle@pobox.com</a><!-- e -->",13086,"BBCode","2009-02-08 17:00:52"
13087,151,"Ryan - I'm in Charlotte if you want to come up and play some gypsy jazz sometime.  I have 15 years experience and learned from players in France\, have a Favino and a Dupont.  I am more interested in new applications and repertoire for the style right now and less interested in the basic repertoire.  But I'm always up to play anything GJ.  I have a lot of resources - books\, CDs\, video - and will be happy to help you out if you're new to this style.\
\
You can mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.  My website is \
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]\, phone is 704 905 8179.\
\
BTW\, I'm a former Marine\, my youngest brother served in Iraq/Afganistan from 2002-2008 as a line medic and is still not home\, he's debriefing in Germany I think.  Military ALWAYS welcome here.\
\
Regards\
Scot Wise",13087,"BBCode","2009-02-09 07:06:37"
13088,431,"djangology\,\
\
Thanks for the info on you guitar.  It sounds like a nice one\, however\, I'm looking for an oval hole.  Good luck with the sale.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",13026,"BBCode","2009-02-08 23:07:52"
13090,1932,"Thanks\, Doug. We're really looking forward to it. Jill (or as she now must be known\, Djill) received her Cigano GJ15 D-hole and she is absolutely thrilled with it. The Taylor 814 now sits idley by. She was working out with the Denis Chang clips on YouTube yesterday\, pompe-ing like mad.\
\
I put a couple of other guitars up on Ebay. As soon as they sell and I get the cash\, it's Petit Bouche time!!!!!!!! Then I can stop bogarting Djill's Cigano.....",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-09 09:16:47"
13092,1965,"Hi Michael\, \
\
I play fiddle for the french gypsy jazz group Sinti Swing\, and am contacting you on their behalf. We'd like to send you our latest CD\, \"Brazil\"\, in the hope that you might consider reviewing it and/or adding it to your CD store. (You can also hear excerpts on our website: [url=http://www.sinti-swing.com/]http://www.sinti-swing.com/[/url]   )\
\
If that's ok\, please let me know what address I should send it to.\
\
Thanks in advance\, regards\, John Intrator\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john.m.intrator@gmail.com\">john.m.intrator@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",13092,"BBCode","2009-02-09 12:38:00"
13093,9,"Hi John\,\
\
Sure\, we could take your CD on consignment if you'd like.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",13093,"BBCode","2009-02-09 12:41:19"
13096,1965,"Great\, how many CDs should I send you\, and to what address? Thanks",13092,"BBCode","2009-02-09 12:49:06"
13097,9,"5 should be enough...honestly\, most consignments sell very little if at all. But we're always happy to give you a little promotion anyway.\
\
Ship to:\
\
Michael Horowitz\
7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle\, WA 98117\
\
Usually we sell consignments for $15 and give the artist $10\, OK?\
\
'm",13093,"BBCode","2009-02-09 12:53:53"
13100,1965,"ok\, thanks\, though I'd prefer it if you sold the CD at $20 and gave me $15--would that be ok?",13092,"BBCode","2009-02-09 12:56:34"
13101,9,"sure...$20 is fine.  Although\, it's pretty rare we ever actually sell any. It's more for posterity....if you really care about sales then I wouldn't bother. You best bet is selling at gigs....",13093,"BBCode","2009-02-09 13:01:45"
13104,1965,"yes\, selling at gigs is definitely better\, but we're based in france and have not (yet?) had the opportunity to tour in the u.s. (though we're working on it) we do sell them at gigs here in europe. \
\
anyway\, thanks for agreeing to take the CD\, and to the price\, and i'll send you 5 copies tomorrow.",13092,"BBCode","2009-02-09 13:11:50"
13105,1819,"The price is too good\, but\, the shipping costs to Romania is 150$\, oh :(\
\
It's other place in Europe where to buy a book from internet ?\
\
And\, one more little question: Can you recommend me a good gear to recording ? But\, not more expensive\, something cheap and pretty...\
\
Stefan",13077,"BBCode","2009-02-09 02:57:47"
13106,311,"Hi Stefan\,\
Thanks for understanding.\
For stores in Europe you can try:\
Holland:  [url=http://www.wegenpicks.com]www.wegenpicks.com[/url]\
Paris:  [url=http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/ListeMethodesA.html]http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/ListeMethodesA.html[/url]\
Germany:  [url=http://www.gypsyguitar.de/cms/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=27&Itemid=54]http://www.gypsyguitar.de/cms/index.php ... &Itemid=54[/url]\
\
\
As for recording check out the ZOOM H2 and H4 not too expensive and really good quality and east to use.\
[url=http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/h4/]http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/h4/[/url]\
\
Take care!",13080,"BBCode","2009-02-09 14:06:41"
13107,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
How are you doing--any progress?  Did you get ahold of Michael Collins' DVD an did you find it helpful?  I'm hoping that by now you will have had the sides bent and are working on the top and back.  Hope all is going well for you.\
\
best regards\,\
Bill",13107,"BBCode","2009-02-09 16:52:48"
13110,726,"Cool glad you guys are enjoying yourselves with this stuff! I love the D holes too but I prefer something with a 14 fret to the body neck. I like the little Ciganos a lot. I used to work for Saga when we were developing those a couple years ago. Great inexpensive guitars.\
\
I wouldn't recommend playing along with this one just quite yet but...:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5nNJki6nsM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5nNJki6nsM[/url]\
\
See you guys in LA!\
\
DOug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-09 18:51:18"
13111,252,"Cool - shall do. Yeah\, the neck on that prototype was sort of an abomination... I guess I would call it a \"Bigass C\" haha... not very traditional. I was way too eager to finish that guitar but I wanted to get it into Mathieu's hands while he was in town. I wasn't counting on it becoming all that popular - it was basically a proof-of-concept for some things he and I had discussed. Don't get me wrong - I'm ecstatic that people liked it... but it was built very rough - and now that some of the best players out there (you among them) have played that thing ... my guess is that they think \"Hey\, this guy makes a good sounding guitar - too bad about his woodworking skills.\"  Ah well... I'm glad it's that way and not the other.\
\
The neck profile is one of the few things I've not yet nailed down though I'm getting pretty close. The dimensions - sure - it's important to have a guitar that a guy can pick up and play without having to do a lot of adjusting\, but the feel of the profile is something I've been working toward from two directions. One influence is the smallish-feeling traditional neck. John Kinnard did this initially - so did Shelley Park before she went \"C\". They were basically Selmer necks at ~90% size (full width\, but a little shallower) The other concept is the old Gibson L5 asymmetrical necks from way back in the day - well - not \"way\" back\, but when Gibson started to get a clue about comfortable necks\, they did a lot of thinking about this and one of the things they did was soften the neck a little under the knuckles. It is way comfortable and the big benefit from a GJ standpoint is that it makes thumbovers easier up the neck. So\, at any rate\, for now what I'm doing is tracking width/depth with calipers and working toward a slightly smaller than original but traditional neck shape - with some asymmetry.  Also I'm working on the traditional Selmer finish. So far\, so good. It's a little labor intensive\, but I think will ultimately be worth it as I can't put guitars out there with French Polish as it is too fragile for touring musicians. Selmer did about as good a job at getting a stable durable finish that didn't get in the way of the sound.\
\
I didn't know you were still living in Shanghai - did you find another day-gig over there?  It's a beautiful city - easily my favorite of the places I visited in China. Beijing is beautiful\, but Shanghai just bursts with charm... better air quality too\, if I remember correctly.",10031,"BBCode","2009-02-09 19:17:29"
13115,1819,"Thanks very much for this reply !\
\
Stefan.",13077,"BBCode","2009-02-10 00:11:53"
13118,40,"Alan-Sorry to hear this man\, I know what it is like I sold off most of my guitars a little over a year ago when I was out of a job. How much are you looking to get for the nolan gig book? I have been looking for a copy for a while.",13118,"BBCode","2009-02-10 08:37:40"
13119,1847,"Hi Allin.\
I am interested in the Robin Nolan books numbers 3-6 (w/cds).\
Let me know what you are asking.\
Thanks much.\
Glenn",13119,"BBCode","2009-02-10 08:39:11"
13122,1932,"Yeah\, I'm amazed with the Cigano. She definitely wanted the 12 fret model with easy\, low action\, but then\, she's playing rhythm. \
\
As soon as I get my money from the eBay sales\, I'm going to buy my friend's DG300 Jorgenson. If I didn't have my heart set on that model\, I'd be all over the Cigano petit bouche.\
\
I wanted to ask you a question about these Djangofest workshops. Are these real hands-on affairs\, where everybody brings their guitars\, or more like a masters class\, where selected players get up and play with the presenter\, or is it straight lecture/demonstration? We're going to Gonzalo's Gypsy Swing workshop\, as it seems more entry level than Andreas' presentation.  I don't want to look like an over-eager geek dragging around our guitars if that's not [i]de rigueur[/i] for this event. \
\
We probably won't go to the  DFLA Djam this year\, as we're still feeling this stuff out. I hope to have some low-key gigs with it by summer\, though. We've been working on 3 tunes in the last week or so - Minor Swing\, Fur Elise (Brian Setzer's GJ version)\, and Boulevard of Broken Dreams (adapted Robin Nolan/Randy Greer arrangement)",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-10 09:54:03"
13124,773,"hi A.K\,\
\
i am interested in buying the robin nolan books volumes 4\,5 and 6 and also the pearl django and Gypsy Guitar the Secrets books. can you give me a price for for those 5 books?\
\
would you ship to ireland? \
\
thanks\, Steven",13124,"BBCode","2009-02-10 09:49:25"
13128,178,"Hello Glenn\,\
I am asking $30 a book+CD's...\
For you\, $100 for all four stateside shipping...\
Let me know...\
I'm giving you first crack as I have other inquires following yours...\
Allin",13128,"BBCode","2009-02-10 11:51:58"
13132,1847,"Allin\,\
That sounds good: $100 for Robin Nolan books 3 through 6 with cds and shipping.\
I'm in a Glencoe\, a Chicago suburb.\
I can do paypal\, check or money order.\
Let me know how you want payment.\
Glenn",13119,"BBCode","2009-02-10 12:03:19"
13134,178,"Glenn\,\
Sounds good...\
Your getting a fantastic deal...\
I did mean to say that you pay shipping...\
Shouldn't be much and if you disagree I'll wave it...\
Sorry I wasn't clear enough...\
I don't have Pay Pal so check and or money order is fine w/ me...\
Will ship promptly after receipt...\
\
Let me know...\
\
Allin Kibben\
6544 E. Nicaragua Dr.\
Tucson AZ\, 85730\
1-520-747-8864\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben]http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben[/url]",13128,"BBCode","2009-02-10 12:17:38"
13135,178,"Steven\, \
4\,5 and 6 are on hold...\
Your second in line for them if the first bite doesn't follow through...\
$40 for both the Pearl Django and Gypsy Guitar the Secrets...\
Let me know...\
\
Thanks\
\
Allin Kibben\
6544 E. Nicaragua Dr.\
Tucson AZ\, 85730\
1-520-747-8864\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben]http://www.myspace.com/allinkibben[/url]",13135,"BBCode","2009-02-10 12:24:16"
13139,1847,"Allin\,\
Ok.\
Sorry for the misunderstanding on shipping.\
Let me know what the total should be.\
For extra 60 or 65 cents\, please include a tracking/delivery confirmation.\
Thanks.\
Glenn",13119,"BBCode","2009-02-10 12:40:23"
13140,178,"Sold then?\
I'll await your payment and get them shipped to you as you wish.\
Thanks\, \
Any questions\, feel free to call me...\
\
Best regards...\
\
Allin",13128,"BBCode","2009-02-10 12:52:28"
13141,178,"Nolan...\
Gig Book $50\
1 $40\
2 $40\
3 $50 Sold\
4 $40 Sold\
5 $40 Sold\
6 $40 Sold (All sold pending until receipt)\
Licks #1 $40\
Pearl Django $20\
Gypsy Rhythm $ 55\
Gypsy Picking $25\
Unaccompanied Django $45\
Gypsy Guitar the Secrets $20\
Ian Cruickshank $10\
Swing Guitar Essentials $15",13141,"BBCode","2009-02-10 12:54:58"
13144,1847,"Allin\,\
Yes\, sold.\
I will send you a money order in tomorrow's mail for $100.\
Best wishes\,\
Glenn",13119,"BBCode","2009-02-10 13:17:29"
13145,178,"I'll get them packaged up and ready to mail to you..\
I'll send you you a bonus if you keep it under you hat\, PLEASE!\
You won't be disappointed!\
Thanks\, \
Allin...",13128,"BBCode","2009-02-10 13:23:10"
13152,1847,"Allin\,\
Many thanks.\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:griceatty@comcast.net\">griceatty@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\
Glenn",13119,"BBCode","2009-02-10 13:30:07"
13158,40,"Allan- how would 60.00 dollars be? I get paid in a week\, I don't have paypal could I send you a check or money order? let me know.\
Caleb",13118,"BBCode","2009-02-10 14:05:34"
13166,40,"Sounds great\, Thanks Allin!\
Caleb",13118,"BBCode","2009-02-10 16:22:36"
13173,773,"Hi Allin\,\
\
i would like the 2 available books. \
\
can you let me know if you can ship them to ireland and how you'd like to arrange the payment. i have a paypal account so that could be the easiest way to transfare the money. \
\
also let me know if your seller for the nolan books falls through. \
\
thanks\, Steven",13124,"BBCode","2009-02-10 16:44:50"
13175,459,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
How are you doing--any progress?  Did you get ahold of Michael Collins' DVD an did you find it helpful?  I'm hoping that by now you will have had the sides bent and are working on the top and back.  Hope all is going well for you.\
\
best regards\,\
Bill",13175,"BBCode","2009-02-09 16:52:48"
13176,726,"The owrkshops can go either way but I think for the most part it's part lecture and part taking turns playing along to something. The level might be pretty mixed but most of the time as I can see from any group lesson I've seen or done myself\, there are more people in the lesser experience category. I don't think you guys will seemout of place just because you haven't been into the style that long. Afterall that's what the workshops are for! By all means go and have a good time. Go to the jam too if anything to meet people and see how it's done. I think you'll see that even players with little experience in this style will often participate. \
Youlllike the DG-300\, it's a good guitar. I played on one for a long time before I changed to a DG-320\, then a Shelley park and now a Favino. I miss the DG-300 it was great.\
Have fun!\
\
Doug",13054,"BBCode","2009-02-10 17:25:10"
13188,293,"Thanks for writing... I actually just got it from a dealer in Spain.  It cost about the same as what you are charging even with the shipping. \
Charlie",13188,"BBCode","2009-02-11 09:57:55"
13190,1571,"Hi there\, I'm interested in this book but based in Uk. Any idea what the postage costs to Uk would be and would you consider marking the package as a gift otherwise I get charged an additional $11.00 PLUS $7.50 import tax.\
\
Thanks\
Alan",13190,"BBCode","2009-02-11 10:02:59"
13191,1942,"Hi Alan\,\
Sorry I don't know shipping price to UK off hand\, but the book is heavy and it would be expensive.  Next time I'm at the post office I can ask.\
Your best bet would be to try and find a used copy in the UK.\
Cheers\, Dan",13191,"BBCode","2009-02-11 10:08:03"
13210,766,"Hi\,\
\
Is the Stimer a st48 or st51? Also\, does it have an rca jack or 1/8inch jack? And how old is it? Lastly\, is the logo stimer etched onto the surface or pressed down into the metal?\
\
Thanks\,\
Jason",13210,"BBCode","2009-02-12 17:38:51"
13211,1415,"Hi\,\
 The stimer is an st48\, the kind that Jaques sells on gypsyguitars.com.  It has a lead cable that attaches via rca and turns into a 1/4 in jack for amplification. Now\, it's really difficult for me to tell if it is etched or stamped\, there are micro tiny areas of unevennes in the S and T\,  and a deeper groove in some parts\, but I honestly couldn't tell you either way\, I would assume a stamp would be wider and more clean\, but who knows what kind of machine they are using to print these. I bought this about 5 yrs ago and it's really had minimal use; I should tell you that ( on Jaques advice) I affixed a layer of green felt to the bottom to keep it from scratching the guitar top\, as it is a removeable piece. \
  Thanks for the interest. \
  Nick Sansone",13211,"BBCode","2009-02-12 17:54:39"
13212,1415,"Hi\,\
 The stimer is an st48\, the kind that Jaques sells on gypsyguitars.com.  It has a lead cable that attaches via rca and turns into a 1/4 in jack for amplification. Now\, it's really difficult for me to tell if it is etched or stamped\, there are micro tiny areas of unevennes in the S and T\,  and a deeper groove in some parts\, but I honestly couldn't tell you either way\, I would assume a stamp would be wider and more clean\, but who knows what kind of machine they are using to print these. I bought this about 5 yrs ago and it's really had minimal use; I should tell you that ( on Jaques advice) I affixed a layer of green felt to the bottom to keep it from scratching the guitar top\, as it is a removeable piece. \
  Thanks for the interest. \
  Nick Sansone",13212,"BBCode","2009-02-12 17:54:39"
13214,278,"Hi Charlie\,\
I'm sure the guitar will be great! \
Let's get together one of these days and do some playing. \
\
- Tom",13214,"BBCode","2009-02-13 12:20:34"
13215,293,"Look forward to getting together soon!\
C",13215,"BBCode","2009-02-13 12:51:11"
13218,118,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I was trying to show someone that video you put up of a Django in June jam with Stephane ripping it on Minor Blues/Swing 48\, but I couldn't find it.  Do you have a youtube url handy?\
\
Still planning on coming back our way for DiJ '09?  Should be another good year!\
\
thanks\,\
Jack.",13218,"BBCode","2009-02-11 20:39:13"
13219,252,"I was a product manager for Intel for a number of years and so have worked with Chinese design manufacturers (Asus\, Foxcon\, Mitec etc..) But\, mostly my Asia work involved working with local Intel sales offices in Singapore\, Seoul\, Hong Kong\, Beijing & Shanghai to support large sales such as the IT infrastructure upgrade we did for Renmin(sp?) University in Beijing. I saw a few rural areas\, but not many. \
\
Yep\, I've been to your site. I think that's what sort of surprised me. Maybe I jammed with someone else who reminded me of you - or maybe you just woodshedded your behind off for a couple of years... but I remember jamming with a guy several years ago (thought it was you) and thinking you were a nice guy and a fairly decent player and remembering that you were also a product manager of some kind. Then - the next time I heard you it was a youtube vid of you ripping-it with Lulo in Germany... it was like: \"Holy cow\, how did he go from weekend warrior to touring musician in two years? Reading your website\, it sounds like you've been playing for a while\, so I probably had you mixed up with someone else. Or\, maybe you were just new to the style when we first played and you were just finding your way around the voicings which are admittedly very different than what a lot of guys grow up with in America. I'm a quasi-passable gypsy rhythm player\, but I have friends in the bluegrass community and so occasionally I go to these bluegrass festivals where everything is fast and in a major key and the turnarounds are all different and everybody's crosspicking and chicken pickin and playing the forward/backward roll and using a lot of wacky first position open stuff and drop tuning... it feels like I've never picked up a guitar in my life. People who meet me at a bluegrass jam and then come to a gypsy jam always say: \"Man\, you been practicing?\"  ...nope... lucky to play an hour a week... I just can't play bluegrass!",10031,"BBCode","2009-02-13 13:29:19"
13224,1782,"Scott\,\
    Much obliged.  I just moved from Ft. Jackson out to Tacoma\, WA.  I'm in the Army Band.  Thanks though for the invite.  I've been w/out internet so my apologies for the delayed response.\
Cheers\,\
Ryan",13224,"BBCode","2009-02-13 21:40:58"
13225,293,"Look forward to getting together soon!\
C",13225,"BBCode","2009-02-13 12:51:11"
13227,302,"Dan  -\
            I  Received the Cosimini book - looks good.\
Thanks\, Rocky",13037,"BBCode","2009-02-14 09:20:06"
13229,1240,"Is your JR model still available?\
Do you have photos?\
Thanks so much\,\
Rick",13229,"BBCode","2009-02-14 10:08:11"
13230,1240,"Is your JR model still available?\
Do you have photos?\
Thanks so much\,\
Rick",13230,"BBCode","2009-02-14 10:08:11"
13231,178,"Yes it is...\
Email me on your off group email and I'll send you current pictures I'll take today...\
Thanks\,\
Allin\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",13229,"BBCode","2009-02-14 10:16:16"
13232,178,"Yes it is...\
Email me on your off group email and I'll send you current pictures I'll take today...\
Thanks\,\
Allin\
&lt;akkibben@cox.net&gt;",13232,"BBCode","2009-02-14 10:16:16"
13233,178,"I just set up a Pay Pal account if your still interested...\
Thanks\, \
Allin",13135,"BBCode","2009-02-14 14:48:07"
13242,302,"Dan  - \
           I'm interested in Book III and also maybe trading some CDs \"burned \" into MP3 format. \
           Do you have Reinier Voet \"Mistral\"\,  Tchavalo Schmitt's \"Mira Familia\" or his \"7 Gypsy Nights\" any Fapy Lafertin (I have some)\, any Schunanack Reinhardt (sp)\, Titi Winterstein\, Martin Weiss?\
           Let me know if your interested in any!\
           Rocky",13037,"BBCode","2009-02-15 09:41:00"
13244,151,"Ryan\
\
Oh well.  I'm not having any luck finding guitarists interested in this style around here.  You on the other hand will not have any problems finding anyone to play some Django-inspired music in Tacoma...\
\
One time coming back from Europe\, I sat next to a guy who played trumpet in an Army band.  I did not realize how competitive it is to get into one of these bands and how good at all music skills you have to be.  He said that you had to be a really good reader and arranger and have basically perfect chops to get in.  And that it was hard to move up into the most prestigious of the Army bands. I'm sure it's an interesting life.\
\
Best Regards\
Scot",13087,"BBCode","2009-02-15 14:34:42"
13247,1782,"What's up breaux\,\
  Holler back if you'd like to play. I live in Lakewood.\
Ryan",13247,"BBCode","2009-02-15 14:47:56"
13248,1782,"Scott\,\
   Some of that's true.  However\, many of the bands are mediocre.  In my mos 09T theres like 58 players and less than 10 of us can actually play and read.  What a drag you didn't contact me sooner.  I'm now in the guard and this band is way better than my active duty band.  If I think of any potential gj players in the sc/nc area I'll let you know.    \
Best Wishes\,\
Ryan",13224,"BBCode","2009-02-15 14:44:14"
13249,1782,"What's up breaux\,\
  Holler back if you'd like to play. I live in Lakewood.\
Ryan",13249,"BBCode","2009-02-15 14:47:56"
13253,773,"Hi Allin\,\
\
I am still interested\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stefairclough@gmail.com\">stefairclough@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you send a request payment to that email from your paypal account i will be able to transfer the money to your account.  \
\
my home address is:\
\
steven fairclough\
knockrath\
church lane\
greystones\
co. wicklow\
ireland\
\
can you let me know how much the total you will need will be including shipping?  \
\
also if you need to get in touch\, you can send me a mail or call me at 00 353 1 2874612 \
\
Thanks\, Steven",13124,"BBCode","2009-02-16 15:15:02"
13255,1431,"Hi\,\
\
Which Nolan books are available and how much do you want for each?\
\
Thanks!\
\
-peri",13255,"BBCode","2009-02-16 18:15:14"
13259,1972,"Hello Michael\,\
\
My name is Kyle Ellison and I recently purchased a Saga Gitane D-Hole guitar off of your site. Needless to say I am extremely excited to receive it! I am writing because I would like to add couple sets of Argentine strings to my order (it appears that they are the strings that the most people recommend). My questions are thus two-fold. 1) Does the guitar that I ordered take ball-end or loop-end strings (I'm 99% sure it takes ball-end but I want to be 100% sure!) and 2) can I add the string order to my current order\, and in lieu of paying the extra shipping\, have the strings put in the same box as my guitar? \
\
Thank you in advance for your time and for hosting this amazing website!\
\
Sincerely\,\
Kyle Ellison",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-17 11:44:28"
13260,9,"Hi Kyle...the D-500 will take either ball end or loop. Yes\, we can add some strings.\
\
Let me know what you'd like\,\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-17 11:47:43"
13263,1972,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thanks for the quick reply! I would like to add 2 sets of the ball-end type. I noticed that there are two different gauges... which is the more traditional size\, or is it simply a matter of preference (after all\, there's hardly a difference between the two and both sets are much lighter than I currently play on). Thanks again for your input.\
\
Kyle",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-17 12:53:27"
13264,9,"Hi Klye...there's a big difference between gauges. For the D-500 you'd definitely want the 11 gauge.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-17 12:55:29"
13267,1972,"Ok - great - then 11 gauge it is.\
\
How should I go about paying you for the strings?",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-17 13:25:23"
13268,9,"I'll just charge your card...thanks!",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-17 13:31:52"
13271,1972,"Ok. Thanks again for your input.\
\
- Kyle",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-17 13:34:51"
13277,1176,"Hello Michael\,\
\
Thanks for tolerating my bad singing at the jam on Monday.  It was great fun!\
\
I think I am interested in upgrading my amp\, and I think the Phil Jones Briefcase is the one for me.  100w and battery power!\
\
Your site says to email for the best price\, so I'm curious to see what you can do.  I don't know if this is something you have in stock\, if so I could just pick it up at a jam\, to avoid shipping.    Also\, I can pay cash if that makes a difference.\
\
I'm looking forward to John Jorgenson tonight!  Have fun at Tutta Bella.\
\
Best\,\
\
Breckenridge",13277,"BBCode","2009-02-18 12:58:54"
13278,9,"Hi Breckenridge\,\
\
Thanks for coming down on Monday\, fun!\
\
I can do the breifcase for $570. Sure\, cash would be great! Let me know if you want one and I'll get one sent here. Takes about a week.\
\
BTW\, keep in mind you pay a price for having battery power. This amp is a lot heavier\, doesn't nearly as good\, and isn't as loud as the flightcase.\
\
'm",13278,"BBCode","2009-02-18 13:39:42"
13281,1960,"Hi Robin\,\
\
I'm a \"virtual\" student of yours (started with your books) and have been playing now for a few years and love it.  I play more of a bebop style having played trumpet professionally\, but the Django influence is definately becoming permanent.  You can watch an old video of me on youtube (my user name is: thelostgadjo).  The playing chock full of clams and is now two years old but gives you a rough idea.  I still can't seem to get that complete gypsy thing happening without inserting my prior influences into my playing (still trying everyday\, however).\
\
 [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPzvdDKzIAQ&feature=channel_page]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPzvdDKz ... annel_page[/url]\
\
Anyway\, my wife and I will be in Amsterdam this Sunday for the week to visit (Feb. 22--28th).  Wondering if you'll be playing anywhere in town. Would love to meet you to say thanks!\
\
Best\, Kevin",13281,"BBCode","2009-02-18 17:57:26"
13284,707,"Hi Kevin - i'll be in town (leaving on the 28th) mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call me 31 20 682 7214 and we can meet up.\
\
cheers\,\
\
robin",13281,"BBCode","2009-02-18 21:47:14"
13287,773,"Hi Allin\,\
\
Are you still interested in selling the books? i haven't received a payment request from your paypal account.\
\
let me know\, \
\
Thanks\, Steven",13124,"BBCode","2009-02-19 02:29:10"
13290,707,"Hi Kevin - i'll be in town (leaving on the 28th) mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call me 31 20 682 7214 and we can meet up.\
\
cheers\,\
\
robin",13290,"BBCode","2009-02-18 21:47:14"
13291,1176,"Hey there\,\
\
$570 seems to be the best price I've found online...  please go ahead and order one for me.\
\
If the flightcase only had a battery option\, I'd take it for sure.  But that is part of what sold me on the briefcase!  Seems like it will be good for all acoustic gigs\, some small amped gigs\, and anything big I can use it as a monitor and DI it to the PA.  Only that middle ground where there is no PA\, but loud guitar amps and drummer will require that I do something else (run a extension cabinet or borrow something else from someone).  Regardless\, it will be a great improvement over the practice amp I currently have!\
\
Best\,\
\
Breckenridge\
\
P.S. John Jorgenson was on point tonight!",13277,"BBCode","2009-02-18 23:23:51"
13292,9,"Yes\, if the battery is important then it's worth it!\
\
Will order one today...\
\
'm",13278,"BBCode","2009-02-19 07:20:14"
13294,1960,"Sounds great Robin\, will call or email shortly after we arrive.\
\
Cheers~\
Kevin",13281,"BBCode","2009-02-19 07:55:52"
13297,366,"Hey Jeff\,\
\
I think you're the same Jeff I bought the Mateos guitar from. Just wanted to say I've really been enjoying it!\
\
thanks and best wishes\,\
\
John",13297,"BBCode","2009-02-20 10:44:27"
13300,1389,"Hi Robert\,\
\
My is Yeonathan Shachar and I am an amatuer gypsy jazz player. I just moved to Boston and was told on this forum that you are the person to talk to regarding gypsy jazz events around the area. \
\
I am very interested in any kind of happening\, whether it be a jam or a show\, or anything else.\
\
I hope its not too rude of me to ask for a bit of an update?\
\
Thanks in advance!\
\
P.S\
\
My emails are <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:yshachar@berklee.net\">yshachar@berklee.net</a><!-- e --> or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:yshachar@gmail.com\">yshachar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Both are fine.",13300,"BBCode","2009-02-20 13:25:29"
13301,1389,"Hi Robert\,\
\
My is Yeonathan Shachar and I am an amatuer gypsy jazz player. I just moved to Boston and was told on this forum that you are the person to talk to regarding gypsy jazz events around the area. \
\
I am very interested in any kind of happening\, whether it be a jam or a show\, or anything else.\
\
I hope its not too rude of me to ask for a bit of an update?\
\
Thanks in advance!\
\
P.S\
\
My emails are <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:yshachar@berklee.net\">yshachar@berklee.net</a><!-- e --> or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:yshachar@gmail.com\">yshachar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Both are fine.",13301,"BBCode","2009-02-20 13:25:29"
13302,1893,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
Are you playing in NYC this friday (Feb 20th)?\
If so where? What time?\
\
David",13302,"BBCode","2009-02-20 11:39:32"
13303,3,"hi dave \
\
im only playing saturday at the mehanata [url=http://www.mehanata.com]www.mehanata.com[/url]\
\
it s at 8 pm\
\
cheers\
D",13303,"BBCode","2009-02-20 17:02:03"
13305,1976,"Hey mate\, i was wondering if you could email me the lead sheet for espirit. The pdf doesnt work.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com\">mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks mate.\
Mitch",13305,"BBCode","2009-02-20 23:19:08"
13306,1976,"Hey mate\, i was wondering if you could email me the lead sheet for aurore.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com\">mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks in advance mate.\
Mitch",13306,"BBCode","2009-02-20 23:21:31"
13307,1976,"Hey mate\, i was wondering if you could email me the lead sheet for espirit. The pdf doesnt work.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com\">mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks mate.\
Mitch",13307,"BBCode","2009-02-20 23:19:08"
13308,302,"Hi Dan  -  \
                Sorry for the late response\, as I've had a guest in.\
Glad I bought the Cosimini Book 2\, but after looking at the song titles on Book 3 I will pass on that one\, as I already play those.\
                 I'd like the two LP Schunack (sp) transfer to mp3 (about 28 cuts\, sort of a Best Of) $10\,   Fapy's \"Fluer Dennui\" $7.50 (if you have it!) 2003 live Fapy w/Tchavalo $7.50\, and Tchavalo's \"Miri Familia\" $7.50\
                 Do you have Mandino Rheinhardt's \"Digo Dives\" (sp)\
                 Can you identify the songs on Titi's Bell Label CD and about when it was recorded or any other info?\
                 Thanks\,  Rocky",13037,"BBCode","2009-02-20 21:59:56"
13311,1976,"Hey mate\, i was wondering if you could email me the lead sheet for aurore.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com\">mitchpowermusic@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks in advance mate.\
Mitch",13311,"BBCode","2009-02-20 23:21:31"
13312,3,"hi dave \
\
im only playing saturday at the mehanata [url=http://www.mehanata.com]www.mehanata.com[/url]\
\
it s at 8 pm\
\
cheers\
D",13312,"BBCode","2009-02-20 17:02:03"
13316,1021,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I recently discovered wikifonia.org - it's a pretty good source of lead sheets\, I think it's still growing in content but it's format is very nice and it has a few Django originals and many standards.  It may be worth adding to your \"look here first\" list.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Tim",13316,"BBCode","2009-02-22 13:19:43"
13318,1486,"If you still have the guitar\, what's your new price?\
\
diggertail",13318,"BBCode","2009-02-22 13:29:36"
13322,1393,"Hello\
\
As a matter of fact\, it is still for sale. If you are interested and would like more info let me know.\
\
Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",13322,"BBCode","2009-02-22 16:37:52"
13325,1976,"Hey mate hows it going.\
Just looking to lower the action on my guitar. I saw in one of your posts you say to file the bridge down from the top. I'm just curious as to why that is\, to me it seems more logical to file from the bottom.\
The guitar is a Cordoba Gitano D-5E by the way.\
Thanks mate.\
Mitch",13325,"BBCode","2009-02-22 00:19:44"
13326,95,"If the feet already fit the top of the guitar then it is much better to work from the top of the bridge. The issue is the more you thin the feet out the more of the feet will make contact with the top. If you go far enough you will not have feet at all the the entire bridge will make contact. You can do it how ever you feel most comfortable with the end result you like. But I always lower action from the top of the bridge.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",13326,"BBCode","2009-02-22 20:29:24"
13329,135,"Hi\,\
\
I have a Cordoba- It sounds honky like a Favino\, but with a petite presence like Selmers. I don't need it right now because I have my Dupont\, so if you are looking to buy one\, let me know.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",13329,"BBCode","2009-02-23 08:51:27"
13333,135,"I can sell it to you for $350 + shipping.",13329,"BBCode","2009-02-23 09:34:04"
13337,135,"Yes\, the guitar came with a case- a basic acoustic case. I didn't use it for any videos\, but I'm using it on my new CD.",13329,"BBCode","2009-02-23 09:38:41"
13339,1932,"I got my Jorgenson today  :D",13339,"BBCode","2009-02-23 15:27:39"
13340,1021,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I recently discovered wikifonia.org - it's a pretty good source of lead sheets\, I think it's still growing in content but it's format is very nice and it has a few Django originals and many standards.  It may be worth adding to your \"look here first\" list.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Tim",13340,"BBCode","2009-02-22 13:19:43"
13343,1972,"Hello Michael\,\
\
Thanks again for helping me out with the strings.... I see the 18 dollar change for them on the 17th... however\, on the 21st\, a mysterious charge was posted for 120 dollars... I'm assuming that you accidentally charged my account again; please remove this charge as soon as possible. Thanks.\
\
-Kyle\
\
P.S. Any idea on the shipping date of the guitar?",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:11:57"
13344,9,"Hi Kyle...the $120 was for the tuner upgrade you ordered.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:15:51"
13345,9,"sorry\, I meant tailpiece upgrade.",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:17:25"
13350,1972,"That's strange. The bill does not have any charge associated with the\"upgrade\" of the tailpiece. Please remove this upgrade and any charges associated with it.\
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Thank you\,\
Kyle",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:46:50"
13351,9,"Hi Kyle...check your email confirmation. It shows you selected to have a Dupont tailpiece put on. We didn't charge right away because the tailpiece was out of stock. We have one now and I think Josh may have already done the work...I'll have to check.\
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thanks!\
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'm",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:48:19"
13354,1972,"Yes that's fine\, I checked to upgrade it explicit because THERE WAS NO EXTRA CHARGE as indicated on the order form. In fact\, if I feel that I should receive the upgraded tailpiece as the site stated I would. I am quite vexed that you would charge me for an item which you knew was posted as being a non-chargeable upgrade. If this was a mistake on your site you should have contacted me first before charging my account.\
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Kyle",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:53:06"
13355,9,"Hi Kyle\,\
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The upgrade is clearly marked here as being $120:\
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The only reason you were charged for it was because you checked that box. The Dupont tailpieces and the labor are costly so we've never offered that as a free option.\
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I don't think Josh has done the work yet so we can cancel that option.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-23 17:57:28"
13360,1972,"The last message you sent me is value-less. It doesn't matter what is posted now\, what matters is what was posted when I purchased the guitar.\
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I want you to do something... go ahead and click\, add \"Dupont DR Tailpiece - Add $120.00\" and then click \"checkout\" and tell me what your total is.\
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It's not 665.00 - please explain to me how it is that if it was marked $120.00 (which it was not) that I paid this amount?",13259,"BBCode","2009-02-23 18:19:59"
13361,9,"HI...I think there is a misunderstanding here. The $120 has always been there...we never have given these away for free. They are far too expensive to do that.\
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The reason you weren't charged for tail piece right away is because it was out of stock at that time. Generally customers don't want to be charged for items that are out of stock so we wait until they are available to do so. The tailpieces are now in stock so that's why you'll see the charge on the final bill.\
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Anyway\, it's no problem to remove that option. I already credited your card.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",13260,"BBCode","2009-02-23 19:07:31"
13365,1907,"Awww man...congratulations!!!\
Is it the Petite\,Grande\, or Tux???\
I just got the JJ Intermediate GJ Book/DVD/CD on Thursday\, haven't gotten too deep into it yet but it looks interesting. \
 Oh\, and I've been trying out a JD Primetone 5mm pick for the last two weeks \, before I lay down $20.00 for a Wedgen. I really like it so far.\
 Congrats again on the JJ.\
Ian",13339,"BBCode","2009-02-24 07:49:01"
13366,1907,"Awww man...congratulations!!!\
Is it the Petite\,Grande\, or Tux???\
I just got the JJ Intermediate GJ Book/DVD/CD on Thursday\, haven't gotten too deep into it yet but it looks interesting. \
 Oh\, and I've been trying out a JD Primetone 5mm pick for the last two weeks \, before I lay down $20.00 for a Wedgen. I really like it so far.\
 Congrats again on the JJ.\
Ian",13366,"BBCode","2009-02-24 07:49:01"
13367,1932,"I got the Petite Bouche:\
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The action is too high and it sounds kind of muted. Josh & Michael think it's the bridge. There are many reports of new bridges on the Jorgensons really opening up the sound. \
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I'll be fooling with it this week\, changing strings and adjusting the trussrod\, etc. Right now\, our Cigano is much nicer to play - not sure if it's that extra inch on the scale or what.",13339,"BBCode","2009-02-24 08:25:24"
13376,1976,"Hey Michael\, \
Hows it going?\
First off\, amazing site\, i've learnt so much in the short time already and i cant wait for two of your books to arrive this week so i can really get stuck into this playing.\
I was wondering if i would be able to purchase and individual chart of Django's improvisation no 5? I completely understand if you dont operate this way but i thought i'd just ask anyway.\
Thanks again Michael.\
Mitch",13376,"BBCode","2009-02-25 05:32:41"
13377,9,"Hi Mitch...glad you like the books!\
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Improv #5 is in the Unaccompanied Django book: \
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[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--Unaccompanied-Django--unaccompanied_django.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... jango.html[/url]\
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I don't sell the songs individually.\
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thanks!\
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-Michael",13377,"BBCode","2009-02-25 07:12:16"
13378,9,"Hi Breckenridge....your amp is here! Let me know when you'd like to pick it up.\
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'm",13278,"BBCode","2009-02-25 13:41:37"
13382,1176,"Hey Michael\,\
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Wonderful!\
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I can grab it tonight\, if that is possible.  We live fairly close\, right?\
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Let me know\,\
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- B",13277,"BBCode","2009-02-25 13:46:53"
13383,9,"sure...but I have a gig and will be out of here by 5:20. If you can make it before that time then we're good. If not\, tomorrow is fine.\
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I'm at 7310 19th Ave NW.\
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'm",13278,"BBCode","2009-02-25 13:53:07"
13386,1176,"Hey there\,\
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I just got home.  I'll swing by the bank and get some cash\, and will be there in 30 - 45 minutes.\
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If that is an issue\, or you need to step out or what have you\, give me a ring (206) 307 -1523.\
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- B",13277,"BBCode","2009-02-25 15:26:31"
13387,9,"no prob\, i'm here!",13278,"BBCode","2009-02-25 15:32:36"
13401,1972,"Hello again Michael\,\
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I received my guitar in the mail today - however\, the left side of the mustache bridge is unglued and broken. Also\, the strings which I purchased are not included in the case. Needless to say I am quite unnerved at the moment. Please contact me with an e-mail I can send the photos of the guitar to\, as well as a contact phone number so I can speak to you in person about the situation.\
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Thank you\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-02-27 10:01:24"
13402,9,"Hi Kyle\,\
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We sent strings separately...they ship from a different warehouse.\
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I wouldn't worry about the moustahce piece...they fall all the time\, even on Dupont. Almost all the Saga have them coming off all the time. Just a touch of wood glue will fix it.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-02-27 10:11:51"
13405,1972,"What is your contact number?",13401,"BBCode","2009-02-27 10:15:43"
13406,9,"206-528-9873\
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You're welcome to return the guitar if you'd like. But again\, the moustache issue is quite common. It's likely to happen on any Saga we send out.\
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Thanks!\
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'm",13402,"BBCode","2009-02-27 10:18:44"
13416,1415,"Hi Michael\,\
 Thanks for the pm. I do realize to a certain degree that Shelley's been pretty prolific and well received\, especially on the west coast\, and in some ways this is a bit of a bummer for the resale market. I bought my first Park in 2003 for 2\,950 total\, and have seen guitars from that era (similar to the d hole you sold recently) for 2\,500 used; about a 16% depreciation. Now\, it's also difficult that her prices have gone up significantly in the last yr or 2\, (and although I haven't seen any recent 2007-8 guitars for resale) and the resale value hasn't followed suit. As I posted\, I paid almost 6000 for all the bells and whistles\, and at a resale of 3000\, that's a 50% drop in initial value; something I can't really endorse wholeheartedly at this point. I probably should have planned more accordingly for my travels\, but such is life\, and it is becoming an issue trying to find someway to recapture a decent amount of my initial investment. \
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 Either way\, thanks for the heads up and I really appreciate you taking time and interest in the daily activities of (of course you are probably as bad as the rest of us) django addicts.  One quick question\, as I am going to take some lessons with Fapy during my trip\, I have to ask your opinion of your time with him. From more than a few sources\, I've been told that he has a big negative vibe\, and most people found that although it is a right of passage\, they got more from other teachers and had a more enjoyable time. One guy in particular said that all Fapy did was tell him that his rhythm wasn't right \,continuously\, for over a month. Now\, I am more than happy to humble myself in lieu of his greatness\, and take his advice to heart\, but being that what sets him apart from other contemporary players is his melodic lines\, did you ever get to discuss those aspects with him? I am very interested in his approach to soloing\, and would love the opportunity to delve into those ideas\, if possible. I have the gypsy rhythm book\, play along with his star eyes and hungaria albums every day\, and feel like I have a decent basic grip on the traditional aspects of the la pompe\, so I can only hope that it will be satisfactory. Thanks for your time\, and if you know anyone looking for a Park... ha ha  Take care\,\
  Nick",8549,"BBCode","2009-02-27 18:51:26"
13420,1907,"Interesting\,\
I had to shim the bridge on my 255 ( cut up pieces of wooden tounge depressors!!! Hey\, I was workin in a clinic that week!!!) due to the extreme lack of humidity up here. Otherwise it just buzzed like crazy. I adjusted the trussrod to almost a flat relief \, which did help playability. \
 I've also been going back and forth between the Pearse Nuages and the D'addario's\, with the Nuages winning!!! The Nuages don't have that Daddario \"stiffness\" nor do they have as \"metallic\" a tone. They crap out in about a week or two and are $5.00 more per set\, but I really like em. The D'addarios are ok for practicing at home for long stretches or when I'm gone away for work and have tons of practice time\, just for the longevity if nothing else....if nobody else is listening!!!!\
 I still havent gotten a wedgen yet\, but the 5mm Primetone will do for now. \
 I also have the Jorgenson \"Intermediate\" GJ book/dvd. Lot's of neat licks/runs. I hope to start Dennis's DVD course in the spring. \
 I hope you get your bridge issues solved. I must say\, a GJ guitar has certainly raised alot of eyebrows here in town!!! Not too many guys have seen one in person\, and anytime I've took it out of the case\, it always draws attention!!! \
 I gotta go into the bush for a week for work\, ( nightshift....babysitting a crew. Practice time galore!!!) \, but fire me off a message to let me know how you make out. I probably won't have any internet access.\
 Later..",13339,"BBCode","2009-02-28 15:01:17"
13422,1972,"Hello Michael\,\
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Thanks for being accommodating. I wanted to sleep on the matter before responding. I would in fact like to replace the guitar. Not only is there the issue with the bridge piece being broken off\, there are also several areas on the guitar with finish issues (i.e. globs of glue showing\, wood base showing through finish\, etc.) Please advise on how we can go about exchanging the guitars. Thank you.\
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Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-02-28 15:59:05"
13423,9,"Hi Kyle\,\
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I just submitted your request to Saga. Hopefully they will issue and RA so we can have that guitar sent back. However\, I can tell you from previous experience that their warranty service is absolutely terrible..they will do everything in their power not to replace the guitar and this may drag on for sometime. Especially since these issues fall within the realm of \"normal\" for their guitars. I'll try my best.\
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Again\, I should mention that these issues you are describing are very common with Saga and other Asian made guitars. Remember\, these are cheaply made instruments produced in a factory in China. Moustahce pieces fall off on the best European made guitars (we just glue them back on\, it's an easy fix)...and glue and finish imperfections are par for the course with Sagas. If you want grade A quality then I'd save up for a Dupont\, Dell Arte\, or other handmade instrument.\
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If you ask around on the forums you'll find that most people with Sagas will admit to having similar finish flaws\, loose moustahce pieces\, etc. Another Saga will most likely have all the same problems you're having now. You kind of get what you pay for with these\, they cost a fraction of what a quality handmade guitar does but will give you lots of headaches. Whereas a Dupont is ready to go out of the box.\
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The main thing is that with a little work the Sagas actually sound OK...so if you like the sound then you're probably best off keeping the one you have. Otherwise you'll most likely be dealing with these issues no matter how many replacement guitars Saga sends. \
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thanks!\
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-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-02-28 16:27:19"
13424,1907,"Interesting\,\
I had to shim the bridge on my 255 ( cut up pieces of wooden tounge depressors!!! Hey\, I was workin in a clinic that week!!!) due to the extreme lack of humidity up here. Otherwise it just buzzed like crazy. I adjusted the trussrod to almost a flat relief \, which did help playability. \
 I've also been going back and forth between the Pearse Nuages and the D'addario's\, with the Nuages winning!!! The Nuages don't have that Daddario \"stiffness\" nor do they have as \"metallic\" a tone. They crap out in about a week or two and are $5.00 more per set\, but I really like em. The D'addarios are ok for practicing at home for long stretches or when I'm gone away for work and have tons of practice time\, just for the longevity if nothing else....if nobody else is listening!!!!\
 I still havent gotten a wedgen yet\, but the 5mm Primetone will do for now. \
 I also have the Jorgenson \"Intermediate\" GJ book/dvd. Lot's of neat licks/runs. I hope to start Dennis's DVD course in the spring. \
 I hope you get your bridge issues solved. I must say\, a GJ guitar has certainly raised alot of eyebrows here in town!!! Not too many guys have seen one in person\, and anytime I've took it out of the case\, it always draws attention!!! \
 I gotta go into the bush for a week for work\, ( nightshift....babysitting a crew. Practice time galore!!!) \, but fire me off a message to let me know how you make out. I probably won't have any internet access.\
 Later..",13366,"BBCode","2009-02-28 15:01:17"
13425,1932,"The guitar is finally starting to open up sound-wise. I was able to adjust the trussrod a little and that brought the action down a bit. I might be getting used to the higher action because\, after playing it for a week\, it seems easier. I stll want to get one of Josh's bridges\, though\, just for an A/B comparison",13339,"BBCode","2009-02-28 17:48:16"
13429,1415,"Thanks for the input\, I'll keep practicing my pompe and get as close as I can before studying with Fapy. It's good to get a different perspective on the situation\, and it seems that he just has a very strong musical vision and wants things done properly. Thanks again\,\
  Nick",8549,"BBCode","2009-03-01 09:30:30"
13431,154,"Hi\,\
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I saw your message re: a D-Hole Stimer. I have one for sale\, and happen to be in Halifax. Feel free to email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joseph.rosenberg@cantab.net\">joseph.rosenberg@cantab.net</a><!-- e --> if you think you might be interested. Your welcome to stop by and try it.\
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Oh\, yes -- I'm asking $200.00 CDN.\
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Regards\,\
Joseph",13431,"BBCode","2009-03-01 10:59:20"
13435,9,"Hi Kyle\,\
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As I suspected\, Saga has denied the warranty request. They don't deem these issues sufficient for replacing the guitar. If you'd like to send the guitar back for a refund then please do so right away.\
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Sorry\, I figured this would be the case. It's very difficult to get them to honor any warranty issues.\
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-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-02 10:59:43"
13438,1972,"Hello Michael\,\
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I appreciate your effort. At this point\, what are the options that exist for me? If I was to return the guitar\, would you simply provide a replacement? Or would you refund the purchase price and I would need to place another order? Is there anyway that I could contact Saga myself? \
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I am very sorry that this has turned into such a big debacle. I don't mean to nit-pick\, but I have had several guitars which cost quite a bit less than this one and they did not have any of the issues that this specific guitar does. For the price\, while I know it was not a top of the line guitar in any case\, I was expecting a bit better craftsmanship. In fact\, the reason I went with the D-500 instead of the student guitar (the GJ-15 I believe it was) was to avoid issues such as these. Do you feel that there is a notable difference between the GJ-15 and the D-500? If both are going to have comparable tone and finish then I could live with the issues on this guitar on the less expensive one. Perhaps you would recommend a different guitar entirely; however\, my current budget limits me to about 700 dollars\, so I know that knocks out a lot of the nicer handmade models.\
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Also\, I hadn't mentioned this before because I figured I could correct it myself\, but the action on the guitar is extremely high. I had read may reviews about the D-500 before purchasing the guitar\, and they all noted how low the action was\, so I was surprised at the height. This guitar actually has the highest action of any guitar I own... Do they all come this way? Will I need to sand down the bridge on any Saga I pruchase? Secondly\, the sound is very muddled when playing chords; playing solos is alright\, but chords lack serious definition. I imagine that this may be at least partially corrected if I were to put on the Argentine strings\, but I was wondering if this too is typical of the Gitanes? While all of these matters seem small when considered alone\, when they are added up they become an issue worth resolving.\
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Again\, I am sorry for tall the time of yours that this issue is taking up. Unfortunately\, while this may seem like a cheaper guitar for some\, it took me quite a while to save up to be able to afford it and I just want to make sure that I am spending my money wisely.\
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Thank you once again\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-02 12:06:29"
13439,9,"Hi Kyle\,\
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Since Saga won't replace the guitar the best we could do is just have you send it back and give you a refund. As I mentioned earlier\, I don't think you'd have much better luck with any other D-500. They are all pretty much the same and you'll have the same sorts of finish flaws and setup issues with any of them. If you had ordered a setup we would have set the action to your liking. Without a setup\, you're at the mercy of Sagas setup which is usually pretty bad. Although\, very high action is normal for this style so you may want to try and play yours the way it is with out lowering it. These guitars are setup totally differently then flatops\, electrics\, archtops\, etc. The action is usually 3-4mm high...takes some getting used to but it sounds a lot better. Low action tends to kill the sound...except on the handmade guitar like Dupont which can take really low action and still sound good. But with an Asian guitar it's usually best to keep it high.\
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Thanks!\
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-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-02 12:14:48"
13442,1972,"Thanks for the quick reply... I will have to think on this for a little bit and decide what I am going to do. \
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Thanks\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-02 12:20:03"
13443,9,"Hi Kyle...again\, sorry for the inconvenience. I hope this will work out...\
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Our approval period is 48 hours but I will give you a few extra days because of the extenuating circumstances.\
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-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-02 12:28:22"
13447,1972,"I understand - I will let you know by tomorrow - Thank you again.\
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Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-02 12:38:41"
13454,3,"Hi \
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Can you email me here <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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parking is good\, you can get 8$ parking in the downtown area that covers the whole evening\
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as far as things to check out\, what are you guys interested in?\
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cheers\
D",13454,"BBCode","2009-03-02 17:05:42"
13455,302,"Hi Frank  -\
                  What is your opinion of the \"New York Tango\" CD?   While I very much enjoy accordian/bandonian\,  and the genre of \"Tango\" I don't find it very accessible as a guitar player.   Astor Piazolla's recording are quite jagged\, classical influenced  and difficult for a duo that I play in - (guitar and flute).  The best CD I own compared to many from the library I've heard (many Piazollas and S. American old and \"New Tango style\"  is \"The Tango Project\" from about 1986 with accordian\, violin and piano.  More accessible to the Western \"ear\" without giving up any harmonic complexity\, or technical descipline.\
                  Does Birelli use the nylon string in all the tracks?  Are there some songs on the cd that do justice to the musical capability of both Birelli and Ludovic?  \
                  Cheers\,  Rocky",13455,"BBCode","2009-03-02 20:17:15"
13456,302,"Hi Frank  -\
                  What is your opinion of the \"New York Tango\" CD?   While I very much enjoy accordian/bandonian\,  and the genre of \"Tango\" I don't find it very accessible as a guitar player.   Astor Piazolla's recording are quite jagged\, classical influenced  and difficult for a duo that I play in - (guitar and flute).  The best CD I own compared to many from the library I've heard (many Piazollas and S. American old and \"New Tango style\"  is \"The Tango Project\" from about 1986 with accordian\, violin and piano.  More accessible to the Western \"ear\" without giving up any harmonic complexity\, or technical descipline.\
                  Does Birelli use the nylon string in all the tracks?  Are there some songs on the cd that do justice to the musical capability of both Birelli and Ludovic?  \
                  Cheers\,  Rocky",13456,"BBCode","2009-03-02 20:17:15"
13460,3,"People will be bootlegging it\, and I'm sure you can film it. Stochelo is usually cool about these things\
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cheers\
D",13460,"BBCode","2009-03-03 05:17:56"
13463,1972,"Hi Mike\,\
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I have though on the issue over night\, and regrettably\, the issues with the guitar are too many for me to be happy with it. I've decided that I would in fact like to return it. I will drop it off today at a FedEx location as soon as I receive an account number to provide FedEx for the return. If you do not feel comfortable e-mailing me the account number\, I will be happy to call you on the phone once I arrive at the FedEx location so you can provide it directly to the FedEx employees. Thank you once more. \
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Sincerely\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-03 12:38:17"
13464,9,"Hi Kyle....I spoke with Saga again. They still won't issue a call tag but if we ship the guitar back to them (i foot the bill) then they will send you another D-500. Again\, I highly doubt it will be any different then the one you have now as the issues you've experienced are quite common.\
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Let me know if you'd like to do that...otherwise\, I'll just have you send it back to me.\
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Thanks!\
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'm",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-03 12:45:23"
13466,1051,"Hi Rocky\,\
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I love \"New York Tango\" and also \"Viaggio\"! I didn't buy \"N.Y. Tango\" as a Tango record and Tango purists probably won't like it\, as there really is not that much Tango on it. I come from a modern Jazz background and have always been a Bireli fan and the record was recommended to me by friends. Both records contain very interesting pieces\, mixing Tango\, Bebop and some Musette. No Gypsy Jazz!\
Bireli switches between Nylon string guitar (on the CD cover there is a picture of him playing a Nylon D-hole\, but I don't know if this is the Dupont\, since the record was recorded in 1996) and electric archtop\, and plays both instruments in his usual superb way.\
I highly recommend both records\, if you look for diverse\, interesting and beautiful music.\
And btw\, girlfriends love them (not always the case with the Rosenberg Trio)  :) \
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Regards\,\
Frank",13466,"BBCode","2009-03-03 07:45:16"
13467,302,"Frank  -\
              Thank you for the description of this CD!  I'll go ahead and order it\, as I like waltzes and also play some standard jazz material.  And of course both Birelli an Ludovic are superb musicians.\
              Jam on\,\
              Rocky",13455,"BBCode","2009-03-03 13:24:25"
13468,302,"Frank  -\
              Thank you for the description of this CD!  I'll go ahead and order it\, as I like waltzes and also play some standard jazz material.  And of course both Birelli an Ludovic are superb musicians.\
              Jam on\,\
              Rocky",13456,"BBCode","2009-03-03 13:24:25"
13471,1972,"Hi Michael\,\
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Sheesh\, every time I think I have decided what to do there is a new wrench thrown in the matter. =) Well\, a friend of mine who has played other Gitanes arrived in town tonight; I'll take him the guitar and have him play and check it out... if he says that it is comparable to the other guitars he has played\, I will go ahead and return it. If he says it is not up to the same standard as the other ones I will go ahead and order the replacement. Is that acceptable on your end? \
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Thanks\, \
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-03 15:34:02"
13472,9,"Sure....just let me know.",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-03 15:52:30"
13475,151,"Hi Bob\
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Thanks for the interesting PM/post.  Though you know that in the end\, it does not matter who invented what.  Considering the general lack of sophistication of modern audiences\, the only thing that's important is what people believe - they don't want to know about any facts that interfere with that.\
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My point here - not exactly something I can say in public - is that in the big picture\, gypsies are killing this music.  That is\, gypsies\, and the many people on this continent who idolize\, idealize\, mythologize and imitate them.  That is unless what is desired is a style of music where style and lyricism are giver over to speed and technique - that and a fixed repertoire.  Folk music\, in other words.  In the era of djaogcentrism - music that does not contain any discernible influence outside \"gypsy jazz\" - all that the gypsies (except the Ferres) have brought is technique and speed.  Even the best of them\, Fapy\, Stochelo\, Angelo\, have virtually no vision or imagination that does not involve more speed and technique.  These things are a poor substitute for musicality and lyricism.\
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This music's time has come and gone I think.  When I started back in '93\, I had all these visions of N Americans forging our own exciting variant of this music.  It never happened\, of course.  And now the moment is passed.  We are left with endless and undistinguished versions of \"All of Me\" on CDs  from bands that Ahmet Ertegun or Creed Taylor or Chet Atkins would have recognized as skilled amateurs and nothing else.  In an earlier more sophisticated time\, these CDs would not exist.  Not bitter\, mind you -  disappointed is more like it.  And we do have Troy Chapman and Paul Mehling and a small handful of others.  And I have a project in the works myself...      \
\
Well\, that is what I've been trying to say in a more circumspect manner on the board - this is for your eyes only.\
\
Hope you're well - how's the guitar building coming along?\
\
Best\
Scot",13475,"BBCode","2009-03-02 10:32:03"
13482,62,"hello there\, i'll buy the book if it's still available. let me know please.",13482,"BBCode","2009-03-03 22:58:54"
13483,1942,"Sorry\, The book \"Gypsy Picking\" has been sold.\
\
I do still have for sale:\
\
Unaccompanied Django w/NO CD for $30 shipping included in US\
Pearl Django Play-along Vol 1 w/CD  $25 Shipping included in US\
The Best of Django Reinhardt by Joe Charupakorn w/CD $17 Ship\
included in US\
Django Reinhardt The Definitive Collection $17 shipping included in US\
\
All the best\, Dan",13483,"BBCode","2009-03-04 08:41:50"
13487,1920,"Hey Dandj\, \
\
I was wondering if you still had the 3 Cossimini books/CDs and the Gyspy Picking Book/CD. I may be interested in buying these from you. What is the best you can do price-wise to ship them to me. I live in Central PA. You can PM me or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\, \
Tim",13487,"BBCode","2009-03-04 11:10:13"
13489,1972,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I will go with the replacement. Please advise on how you would like me to ship back my current guitar. I have a gig on the 14th of this month - do you think that the new guitar will arrive before that day? \
\
I was also curious as to what is involved in the gypsy jazz set up - you mentioned the set up in one of your previous messages and I might be interested in having you do one on the next guitar to hopefully avoid future issues.\
\
Hope you're having a good day. \
Talk to you soon\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-04 14:19:56"
13490,9,"Hi Kyle...we could do a setup but you would have to pay shipping. Because this is a replacement it will be coming directly from Saga. for us to do a setup it would have to come here first...so shipping would be double.\
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Let me know...\
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-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-04 14:40:30"
13493,1972,"What does the set up include?",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-04 14:43:52"
13494,9,"our tech will set the neck relief and action. What you really need is the setup special which includes a fret level and a custom bridge. When that's done the guitar will sound and play it's best.",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-04 14:45:47"
13497,1972,"Hm... well\, that sounds like it would be great\, but it's a bit more than I can afford at the moment. \
\
Looks like I will just exchange the guitar.\
\
Please advise on how to proceed - thanks.",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-04 15:01:10"
13498,9,"i need to get the details from saga...I'll let you know.",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-04 15:10:45"
13501,1972,"Ok - thanks.",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-04 15:14:22"
13502,11,"Bob\,\
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Is the cd worth the $15 for download?  Is the quality nice?  I was thinking of buying it also...\
\
also\, when are you getting a website online?   i just got a site online for myself:  [url=http://djangophiles.com]http://djangophiles.com[/url] .   its almost done.... my girlfriend is working on making us a logo and a site banner.\
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if you want\, i'd share our hosting space with you can just buy another domain name and point it to your own little area in my hosting account.\
\
just offering.  it'd save you money i think.  my host provider is hostmonster.com  and so its just whatever they charge for a domain name.\
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-Jon",13502,"BBCode","2009-03-04 10:09:30"
13503,252,"Howdy - thanks. I have hosting paid up through ?? Not sure - it's a long time though. I have my site mostly done - just cant decide whether to launch as Flash which is much more secure but much less flexible and more restrictive for people coming to it. I've been building a lot lately and so haven't prioritized the website but I do need to get back to it. In general\, I like the concept of HTML/XTML etc. which is easier for me to rev. I'm just not anywhere near as good at Flash conceptually - it's too much like programming which I haven't done for years - creating objects - imbuing them with characteristics - writing calls for them... it's like... sheesh! When did writing a website start requiring \"real\" coding skills instead of just style sheets and some headers and tags. So I'm likely going to either just launch a simple Flash site and follow it up later with a better traditional site down the road - or just do a straight traditional site from the beginning.\
\
The album is nice - it's 192mp3 - though I don't think it's $15... it's about 8 euros which should be about $11-12 after the exchange rate unless the dollar has taken another pounding (which it may have)\
\
On the 607 website under the concert tabs there are some songs - 10 songs at 128kbps which if you know your way around a browser you can download. I just used Safari which exposes the source links in the activity window (ctrl A) So now I have the album... the live album... and all 10 tracks off the website. I can't get enough of Sebastien & Adrien's playing - just phenomenal. And Rocky Gresset / Richard Manetti & Noe Reinhardt are growing on me. Rocky in particular - he has a superb traditional gypsy technique. Am I missing anyone? Probably am - they don't have a bad player in the bunch and now that Mathieu is playing with them on one of my guitars I've only become more interested in their work. Those guys have real promise.\
\
Sorry - I got your email earlier - I've just been unbelievably busy - but just in the last day or two have gotten a little breather.",7584,"BBCode","2009-03-05 00:27:11"
13507,1651,"I'd love to see pictures of your guitar..\
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how much you asking for it..\
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if you could\, please email the pics to:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:whowell@ihmc.us\">whowell@ihmc.us</a><!-- e -->\
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thanks.. billy",13507,"BBCode","2009-03-05 14:42:06"
13512,726,"Hi Dan\, I'm back in the Bay Area now. I can arrange something with you if you're looking for instruction and want to get plugged into the scene out there.\
\
You can have a look at my website in the meantime: [url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]\
\
Anything in particular you want to work on?\
\
Going to Djangofest in Mill Valley this year?\
\
Nice to meet you!\
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Doug",13512,"BBCode","2009-03-22 11:44:23"
13517,71,"Hey\, which size of the big city picks did you get? I think they come in 1.4\, 1.8\, and 2.2. If you got the fatter ones\, I might be willing to send you some cash for them.\
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Adam",13517,"BBCode","2009-03-08 17:54:11"
13518,71,"Hey\, which size of the big city picks did you get? I think they come in 1.4\, 1.8\, and 2.2. If you got the fatter ones\, I might be willing to send you some cash for them.\
\
Adam",13518,"BBCode","2009-03-08 17:54:11"
13519,1874,"hey djadam. I actually exchanged e-mails with Wegen recently\, and I'm going to send him all of my old ones for the ones I like. I've already got everything ready to go tomorrow! the ones your looking for though\, are on bigcitystrings.com and only 20 bucks for a 4 pack\, it takes about 3 days to get there if your in the us.",13517,"BBCode","2009-03-08 18:38:18"
13521,1874,"hey djadam. I actually exchanged e-mails with Wegen recently\, and I'm going to send him all of my old ones for the ones I like. I've already got everything ready to go tomorrow! the ones your looking for though\, are on bigcitystrings.com and only 20 bucks for a 4 pack\, it takes about 3 days to get there if your in the us.",13521,"BBCode","2009-03-08 18:38:18"
13522,1907,"We finally got Internet hooked up at the house!!! \
So\, how's the Jorgenson??? Did the new \"Josh Bridge\" show up yet?\
Later.",13522,"BBCode","2009-03-08 21:55:53"
13523,11,"I think Flash can work good as long as you prompt them to download flash from Adobe if they dont have it.\
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I can't wait to see your website when you finally get it up.  \
\
Thanks for telling me about the extra mp3s.  I'll go and try to find them...\
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:-)\
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-Jon",13502,"BBCode","2009-03-05 09:33:27"
13533,252,"Sure - but it doesn't surprise me that you are starting to like thinner picks. I've noticed that a lot of people going for thinner picks as their technique improves. If & when I run out of those picks - don't despair - the Wegen Bigcity 1.8mm is absolutely killer on nylon. The 2.2 is a tiny little bit too dull (great on argies though)... but the 1.8 is superb for nylon. Michael got me hooked on those as it's what he plays most of the time so they are sitting there in his pick dish as we muck about testing guitars and such and playing them along side thicker picks you notice the snappiness of the attack. The only thing is that they're not very forgiving of bad technique. I used to launch them across the room when I first started playing them. If you hit at the wrong angle they catch and will either turn in your hand or slingshot. Darned good picks though and really good training tools because you just can't play them with sloppy technique. It really sucked to play them at first but they've done wonders for my right hand - really dried up my pompe. I used to catch myself doing that big galloping bluegrass upstroke - not anymore... if your'e doing anything more than just kissing the strings on the upstroke... it's slingshot time. The 2.2mm is my favorite for Argies though - that extra half mm really helps me - though maybe it's just telling me my technique needs more refinement. ;)",13533,"BBCode","2009-03-09 10:35:10"
13534,1651,"I was just looking in the forum\, and saw that you owned a dell'arte 503..... Do you still have the Dell'arte 503?\
\
If so\, I'm in the market for a used gypsy jazz guitar... i'd like to try one of these..\
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thanks\
\
Billy",13534,"BBCode","2009-03-09 13:33:05"
13535,1907,"We finally got Internet hooked up at the house!!! \
So\, how's the Jorgenson??? Did the new \"Josh Bridge\" show up yet?\
Later.",13535,"BBCode","2009-03-08 21:55:53"
13536,1932,"Jorgenson is great\, but I haven't bought the Josh bridge yet. I'm either getting used to the higher action or the guitar is loosening up a little.",13522,"BBCode","2009-03-09 13:44:14"
13539,1972,"Hi Michael\,\
\
It's been a while since I've heard from you and was just checking it to see if you had heard back for Saga yet.\
\
Thanks\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-09 13:53:10"
13540,9,"No..still waiting for an RA from them. This may take a while....they really don't like taking anything back...it's such a pain.",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-09 14:04:25"
13543,2002,"Goodafternoon Josh(here in Holland europe)\
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i can buy a saga BM300 including Hardcase and element built in but i cant find noting about the guitar and i read here in Djangobook about guitars and you know a lot more then me(i am just beginner)so do you know this guitar its a D hole 14 frets i must pay a 450 euro for it or can you give me site or topics where i can find info about (saga site says noting)\
or mabey own ecp with this guitar  hope you can help me further with this\
by the way your email is not working i had it back says no email like that\
\
best regards from Holland\
\
Albert",13543,"BBCode","2009-03-09 09:26:35"
13544,2002,"Goodafternoon Josh(here in Holland europe)\
\
i can buy a saga BM300 including Hardcase and element built in but i cant find noting about the guitar and i read here in Djangobook about guitars and you know a lot more then me(i am just beginner)so do you know this guitar its a D hole 14 frets i must pay a 450 euro for it or can you give me site or topics where i can find info about (saga site says noting)\
or mabey own ecp with this guitar  hope you can help me further with this\
by the way your email is not working i had it back says no email like that\
\
best regards from Holland\
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Albert",13543,"BBCode","2009-03-09 09:27:57"
13545,95,"Albert\,\
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I don't know much about that model. It think it is an older Saga model and those tend to sound more like a flat top. Not as loud with a shallow voice. However I have heard one Oval hole style from the same era (1980s) and it was okay. That price seems okay but I would try it out before you buy it just to make sure it's the guitar for you.\
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On my email... You used <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->? I get emails on that all day long so I know it works. \
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Cheers\,\
Josh\
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[quote=\"albert\"]Goodafternoon Josh(here in Holland europe)\
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i can buy a saga BM300 including Hardcase and element built in but i cant find noting about the guitar and i read here in Djangobook about guitars and you know a lot more then me(i am just beginner)so do you know this guitar its a D hole 14 frets i must pay a 450 euro for it or can you give me site or topics where i can find info about (saga site says noting)\
or mabey own ecp with this guitar  hope you can help me further with this\
by the way your email is not working i had it back says no email like that\
\
best regards from Holland\
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Albert[/quote]",13545,"BBCode","2009-03-09 17:06:19"
13546,332,"Hi Pat\,\
     Hot Club Sandwich will be in Bend this Friday night.  Their website is [url=http://www.hotclubsandwich.com]www.hotclubsandwich.com[/url]   Hope you can make it!  They're really good!",13546,"BBCode","2009-03-09 18:08:22"
13548,332,"Hi Michael\,\
      Could you please look into this?  It's almost worse than dialup.\
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Thanks.",13548,"BBCode","2009-03-09 18:39:34"
13549,9,"Hi Elva....it's just my webhost having some problems. It will be fixed soon.\
\
thanks\,\
\
'm",13549,"BBCode","2009-03-09 19:13:43"
13551,252,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5nNJki6nsM&fmt=18]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5nNJki6nsM&fmt=18[/url]\
\
Sick rhythm... man that is so  KaChank KaChank KaChank....\
\
I thought I had a dry rhythm hand - not even close - I sound like I'm playing under a wet blanket next to this.\
\
...just came up for air - starting on a couple other guitars here pretty quick. I went to your site and listened to some of the tunes you put up. That's great work\, man. I agree with Mimi\, Chinaboy is wonderful. You can really hear that you're playing with Europeans. There is a different flavor - different emphasis that they have. I can't put my finger on it\, but I think it's phrasing - they seem to hit passing chords earlier and hold bends later and somehow it doesn't all run into itself - I guess I shouldn't analyze it... just feel it. Whatever it is\, you're developing that accent in your playing. You sound less and less like an American player every time I hear you. Maybe it is similar to language skills - you'd have to be adept at hearing nuances to speak Mandarin... what... 9 ways to say every vowel? haha... \
\
Yes\, Shanghai is beautiful. I really didn't travel there a ton though (unfortunately) I traveled a lot when I first worked for Intel - setting up Internet Service Provider programs back in the days when things were transitioning away from modems and a lot of \"standards\" work was required. By the time I worked my way up to where I was managing international programs I was so burned out on travel that I pretty much gave every stitch of it that I could to the Technical Marketing Engineers. They loved it and I got to stay home for once... though looking back on it... probably not so bright to fly to the midwest every other week for years and then stop flying when the destinations got cool.  Ah well\, live and learn.\
\
It'd be neat to hang out this year. Definitely. I spent way too little time at DFNW last year with a guitar in one hand and a beer in the other. Way too little. I'm pretty sure there's no way in he** I can hang with you on guitar - but I'll see if I can chop some rhythm for you. ;)\
\
Well\, OK - I'm going to try to get some sleep tonight - Daylight savings just killed me today.",10031,"BBCode","2009-03-10 00:15:25"
13557,332,"Hi Pat\,\
     Hot Club Sandwich will be in Bend this Friday night.  Their website is [url=http://www.hotclubsandwich.com]www.hotclubsandwich.com[/url]   Hope you can make it!  They're really good!",13557,"BBCode","2009-03-09 18:08:22"
13558,1974,"Yeah... looking very forward to seeing them.  They're in Sisters at 3 Creeks Brewery Saturday night as well...\
\
Do you play GJ?\
\
Pat",13546,"BBCode","2009-03-10 08:17:51"
13560,9,"Hi Kyle\,\
\
Finally heard back from Saga. Ship to:\
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RMA#7210\
137 Utah Ave.\,\
South San Francisco\, CA 94080\
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Us my fedex account: 371549960\
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Ship ground w/no insurance.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",13402,"BBCode","2009-03-10 11:12:50"
13562,311,"Hi Dimitris\,\
I was just wondering how are you doing with the pompe\, Any new videos?\
Looking forward to seeing your progress.\
Best\,\
Enrique",13562,"BBCode","2009-03-10 15:03:55"
13563,1974,"Yeah... looking very forward to seeing them.  They're in Sisters at 3 Creeks Brewery Saturday night as well...\
\
Do you play GJ?\
\
Pat",13563,"BBCode","2009-03-10 08:17:51"
13564,332,"Hi\,\
     I'm not a player\, just an appreciative audience member...  Do you know about the Djangofest in Septemberon Whidbey Island?  Really good players come and play there and jam with amateurs during the days.  [url=http://www.djangofest.com]www.djangofest.com[/url]\
\
Glad you knew about HCS in Bend and Sisters.\
\
--Elva",13546,"BBCode","2009-03-10 16:47:57"
13567,332,"Hi\,\
     I'm not a player\, just an appreciative audience member...  Do you know about the Djangofest in Septemberon Whidbey Island?  Really good players come and play there and jam with amateurs during the days.  [url=http://www.djangofest.com]www.djangofest.com[/url]\
\
Glad you knew about HCS in Bend and Sisters.\
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--Elva",13557,"BBCode","2009-03-10 16:47:57"
13568,332,"Hi Michael\,\
     Yeah\, it seems to be working fine now.\
\
See you tomorrow night!",13548,"BBCode","2009-03-10 16:49:10"
13573,151,"Hi Bob\
\
Yes\, I certainly agree with you on most of this.  The business about guitars\, especially.  I have a lot of experience with guitars of all kinds (not nylon string though) and I remain convinced that it's pretty easy to make a good guitar\, and very difficult to make an excellent one.  It's like playing the damn things - a guitar is the easiest instrument to play poorly and without doubt the hardest one to play well.  Because I am in a place that is isolated from the guitar world generally I have not had the opportunity to play what I'd call iconoclastic guitars like Klepping\, Fleischman\, Klein and so on.  I don't know what these kinds of advanced designs sound like\, but I certainly would like to!  I know that I have played many beautifully constructed gypsy guitars which did not have any sound in them.  This is especially true\, sad to say\, of both Dell'Arte and Park.  IMO these guitars miss the mark. I would also say this is true of every Benedetto I ever played - they simply don't have the magic of a D'Aquisto.  Maybe you are right that what's going on today is many people making many beautiful guitars that just don't sound great.  One of these years I guess I'll have to go to Healdsburg.  As for flat tops\, because I still play many types of music that require this kind of guitar\, I maintain a keen interest.  And my opinion is still the same - a really good Martin or Gibson is a guitar that is nearly impossible to beat.  I have rarely heard a small shop guitar that is better than a good Martin or Gibson.  I do like Collings guitars a lot\, but your Froggy Bottom\, Huss and Dalton\, etc - no thanks.\
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You don't think there is a proper place for makers like Patenotte and Gerome/Moneret - modest handmade instruments?  Though we don't have this tradition in the USA\, it exists all over Europe\, especially in the latin countries and the East\, and all over latin america... \
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I was in France for a few days last week\, and had the opportunity to hear a young man age 12 who is an unbelievable prodigy.  He has technique to match anyone\, but also has truly incredible musical good sense and taste.  To find this in a child of this age\, I tell you it is simply astonishing.  I have never heard anything to compare.  I have a homemade recording that when I have it converted to mp3 I will post extracts on the egroup.  I also had the chance to play a couple of rarities\, a 3/4 size 14-fret d-hole by Dupont (extraordinary guitar)and a guitar of unknown origin once owned by Jacques Montagne that sounded incredible.\
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What's your phone number?  And please contact me in the future on my main mail address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.  I always enjoy your emails\, you think things through.\
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Best\
Scot",13475,"BBCode","2009-03-10 10:15:57"
13574,1833,"Good morning.\
How are you?\
&#921; am practicing alot with the things you told me.Furthermore\,the good thing is that I started lessons with a gypsy jazz teacher...something really difficult to find in Greece.\
I am started with arpeggios for minor swing and preparing the chords for Daphne.I know that i am going slow but I want to learn well\, producing beautiful sound for my ears:)\
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Also I am playing most of time only downstrokes(reststrokes)...No up n down the string...for my solos...\
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About the pomp I ll record you material to check.\
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By the way\,Thanks a lot for your interest",13574,"BBCode","2009-03-11 01:03:36"
13576,1782,"Hi Michael\,\
     Much thanks for keeping me posted w/ your band's schedule.  I'm still getting settled in Lakewood.  I look forward to hearing your performances.  \
     \
I've been working on the stuff you counseled me on.  People pay money for that advice\, literally.  It has forced me to evaluate my playing from a higher standard.  Thanks\,  I want it to reflect next time you hear me.  If it takes months or years\, so be it.\
      \
I'd like to rig my guitar\, modified Cordoba\, out with either a Shertler Basik or an Audio Technica.  I've read your thread outlining pick-up/amp systems many times.  I have a Fender acoustasonic that mitigates feedback well\, and has a mic jack.  What do recommend in my case?  I'm leaning towards the Shertler but what do I know.  -Very little.\
      \
Respectfully\, \
   Ryan Taylor",13576,"BBCode","2009-03-11 15:12:52"
13577,9,"Hi Ryan\,\
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Yeah\, I think if you just do a lot of listening and transcribing of Django and other jazz greats you'll really improve your playing a lot. You've got a lot of chops...you just need some more jazz in your playing (I need to to all these things to\, it's a life long pursuit!).\
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Anyway\, I really prefer the Stimer pickups the most because they are so hassle free and feedback resistant. Not really an acoustic sound but it sounds nice and never give you trouble. The basik and the AT mics sound good but feedback is always a problem with those. If you're playing at low volumes or on stage w/a PA (with a sound man and monitors) then those options can work. But smaller bar type gigs are tough because you have to play loud through and amp which a recipe for feedback.\
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that's why I always use a Stimer or my archop at cafe Presse. It works nicely and I don't have to worry about feedback.\
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I hope that helps...\
\
'm",13577,"BBCode","2009-03-11 15:26:13"
13580,1651,"I was just looking in the forum\, and saw that you owned a dell'arte 503..... Do you still have the Dell'arte 503?\
\
If so\, I'm in the market for a used gypsy jazz guitar... i'd like to try one of these..\
\
thanks\
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Billy",13507,"BBCode","2009-03-09 13:33:05"
13581,1651,"Hello\,\
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I just stumbled across a topic that you started not too long ago regarding gypsy jazz fakebooks...  I've read alot about some gypsy fakebooks... but I'm not sure where to find them..\
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is there a website or something that I can download/purchase a gypsy jazz fakebook?\
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thanks for your time\,\
billy",13581,"BBCode","2009-03-10 20:54:54"
13582,1063,"A lot of it you will find throught the DjangoBooks website\, otherwise I'll advise you to check some of the webpages that are link on this post from the Manoucheries website (French equivalent of DjangoBooks). Otherwise\, most of everything else are transcriptions we have done by ourselves for my GJ band Hot Club of DC. At some point\, feel free to let me know if you need more\, and maybe I'll send you more. But for now\, there's a lot you should find here :\
[url=http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467]http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467[/url]\
Best regards\,\
-JG",13582,"BBCode","2009-03-11 20:18:32"
13606,252,"That looked like fun.\
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I am not very good at video editing\, but something like this would give Stochelo a more traditional \"Big Jazz Star\" look... which says: \"Hey man\, when Stochelo goes somewhere\, people have their best guitars waiting for him because he is... “Stochelo”.  And there is a little comedy at the end - it sounds like they’re teaching him to pronounce “Birmingham” like a local guy... which is fun. At any rate\, you know the image he wants to project better than I do\, but something like this: and yes\, I’m sorry about the quality. My video editing software is very primitive. I’m sure you can do a much better job using the original film and your software.\
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And... If this note seems inappropriate\, please forgive.\
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Oh\, and you really do have the coolest job in the world...  and yes\, I would LOVE to have the original quality tapes... not to put on the web - just to have and watch because it is inspiring to hear him play my instruments. I’m refining my Selmer design now and hope to someday hear him play it. If anyone knows how close I’ve come to creating the Selmer sound... it will be Stochelo. Please give him my greetings and respects.\
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-Bob",13606,"BBCode","2009-03-12 12:51:32"
13610,1415,"Hi Bob\,\
 I am excited for your website to be up and running\, as your guitars are certainly some of the most talked about and hardest to locate on the scene. I'm traveling for the next year starting mid june\, but I'd love to get some information on your instruments while I am in the states. I'll be stopping by Django in June on my way to Samois\, and if you'll be there it would be wonderful to meet. I heard Gonzalo and Mathieu play your guitars outside of the coffee shop on Whidby Island and talked to you a little about your designs. I have owned two Park Montmartes\, and really love the Favino style sound/ modified modern sounding instruments. A full bass\, warm rounded mids and a silky biting high end are key to my ear and the guitar should be responsive and subtle when played lightly and cannon loud when pushed. I like the idea of lighter weight instruments with carbon or graphite in the neck\, and I watched your video on rosewood fingerboards\, which was quite insightful.  Your antiquing process for the instrument finish is execeptionally beautiful and I'd love to see what options you have. Do you have a basic/ additional pricing list available?  If possible let me know what you have available or are able to construct in a similar style as mentioned above ( probably a bit of an exhaustive listing for an ideal guitar.. ha ha). \
Thanks for your time. \
  Nick Sansone",13610,"BBCode","2009-03-11 15:56:32"
13613,1523,"Hi Bob\,\
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sorry\, I didn't understand everything about your message... I suppose you're referring to the video Denis put online with  your  F-Holo ? Personnaly I thought it was  for your private use\, not that Denis would upload it\, but it doesn't really matter anyway to us\, right ?\
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Denis has the original file\, not me\, but I've put other  stuff of my own online\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoAwl9R0lnY&fmt=18]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoAwl9R0lnY&fmt=18[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySXUV4Dfn7A&fmt=18]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySXUV4Dfn7A&fmt=18[/url]\
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 Hope you enjoy it\, let me know what you meant in the  beginning of your message\, and give me this guitar ;)\
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cheers\,\
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i.",13613,"BBCode","2009-03-12 13:02:38"
13614,252,"Oh\, I thought the video was yours. \
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OK - what I meant was:\
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Stochelo's image means three things:\
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1.) Authentic history\
2.) Virtuoso talent\
3.) Great Person\
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Everything about him should consistently support that image. I think your videos do that.  But\, videos with bad language and screaming don't agree with that image. They're fun\, they're crazy\, but they don't add to his image.",13606,"BBCode","2009-03-12 13:31:34"
13618,1972,"Hi Michael\,\
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Glad to hear they finally got back to you. I am out of town until Sunday\, but I will ship it as soon as I get back.\
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Should I include a letter stating the issues with the guitar or anything like that?\
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Thanks once more\,\
Kyle",13401,"BBCode","2009-03-12 14:47:04"
13620,1523,"Got it\, and I think you're right.\
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Tell Denis :)\
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Are you coming to Samois\, this year ?",13613,"BBCode","2009-03-12 13:50:46"
13621,252,"Ivan\,\
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I don't know if I can come to Samois. Maybe. I just spent a LOT of money on very old wood. A great American luthier died and his wife called me to offer me his wood. I almost fell over from surprise. So - I bought nearly all of the old growth California Redwood - it will make the guitars that Mathieu Chatelain likes. You remember this type of guitar? It was in your Choti & MSG videos.\
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I sent Dennis a message which said: \"Can I try editing the video?\" I hope he will let me do that. Dennis is such a nice guy - he's crazy & he likes to joke. Humor can be wonderful if it fits the person. Your videos were beautiful. The ending with the puppet was very funny\, but it was also a good representation of Stochelo. He enjoys a joke\, but he is always professional and he is always kind to people. Perfect!\
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I am sorry about the earlier note. Your English is very good and so I forget to speak proper English with you. I use this horrible American slang that I use with my friends here. No one can understand me when I write like that!\
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Safe traveling\,\
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-Bob",13606,"BBCode","2009-03-12 15:53:39"
13632,1942,"Hi Gama\,\
No I do not have A word Doc. of all I have to offer. TOO much. I do have:\
\"Unaccompanied Django\" with a CDR of many of the songs in the book for $30 \
which is a good selection of Django's solo material.\
\"Django Reinhardt the Defintive collection\" which has about 20 songs tabbed out for $15\
\"The best of Django Reinhardt \" by Joe Charupakorn  about 16 songs tabbed out w/CD for $15\
I would mail all 3 for $50\,  All books like new.\
Many more books & Cds\, videos to list.  Too many to organize at once.\
Please let me know things your looking for as you progress.  Its very beautiful music but you can't learn it all too soon.  \
I have many rare CDRs of late 50's & early 60's gypsy like Tchan Tchou\, Bousquet\, J\, Montagne\, Henri Crolla etc. again too many to name.\
over 1000 recordings.  Many of which have not been put on CD yet & may never be. Also Many Live bootleg recordings of the Greats again never to be put on CD.  Send me your interests as you explore this amazing music.  Its all never ending.  Tell me the artists (guitarist) you like. Dan\
Please contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dandj116@gmail.com\">dandj116@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> for quicker reply. Thank you",13632,"BBCode","2009-03-12 22:35:37"
13638,311,"Great that you found a teacher.\
Have you looked at the new Stochelo DVD Denis Chang just made?\
Man\, Im' so excited!! It's gonna be incredible! I've been watching the previews all day\, over and over...\
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Looking forward to watching a new video from you.\
Enrique",13562,"BBCode","2009-03-12 23:56:22"
13641,1523,"WOW nice one for the wood\,  amigo !! Ahaha you must be like a kid after christmas around the pile if you already received it !!\
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Ah if I had the money I'd have  bought the F-Holo straightaway while I was  in Montreal (if you were selling\, that is )... Tell me\,  how much  do you price  a guitar like that one ? Or like the one you showed me with the bent table ? Denis also told me it sounded great with  the mic on... Actually I asked him to call you  and ask  you about the price of it while we were in Canada\, but... we didn't have any time and  we were gone  so fast back. Do you NEVER put truss rods in the  neck ? Man  That F-Hole is  sounding nice\, nice\, nice oldie  but goodie\, I don't know how to say it... It's  got  the nosey cousinship to  old Busato\, power too\, and the F-holes don't make it too soft as is sometimes the case...\
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I also met Jean Barrault recently\, he's the guy who makes guitars for Bireli now\, and a super nice dude\, he's coming over to my place sometime soon... I feel like I'm going to spend  money that I don't have yet on future guitars...  but hey a man has  to have his little weaknesses...  \
\
Did I tell you  I went with Stochelo  to François Charle's shop to try the \"brand new\" condition selmer he had for 25\,000 euros ^^???  beautiful piece !!!  Charle was so happy to  see Stochelo play it !\
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Anyway...  enough  blahblah for today.\
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Hope you come over sometime soon !\
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i.",13613,"BBCode","2009-03-13 01:11:51"
13644,1833,"no i didnt saw.is it worth buying?",13574,"BBCode","2009-03-13 02:33:36"
13645,311,"you bet it worth its weight on gold!!\
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But it's not out yet\, they just finished filming.\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6026]viewtopic.php?t=6026[/url]\
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Best\,\
Enrique",13562,"BBCode","2009-03-13 13:18:14"
13647,366,"Chris\, \
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Barry's email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e --> -- you might give him a shout if you're interested. I played the Manouche nylon and thought it was nice (though I'm not an expert on nylon-string guitars).\
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John",13647,"BBCode","2009-03-13 14:56:11"
13652,1942,"Saturday 3-14-09\
Hello Gama\,\
I received your payment & mailed books (media mail).  You should receive them in about a week.\
Thank you\,  Dan",13632,"BBCode","2009-03-14 10:48:31"
13654,178,"Yes\, its still for sale...\
Asking $2\,600...\
A few have inquired already...\
I'll post pictures today...\
Sorry in the delay getting back to you.\
My apologies.\
\
Allin",13654,"BBCode","2009-03-07 07:16:30"
13655,1486,"Hi\,\
\
I've got a 10 day old Dell Arte Hommage if this would be something you're interested in. Got it from Michael here at Django Books. It is very loud\, and very big.\
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my email address is : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:notveryintelligent@yahoo.com\">notveryintelligent@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Let me know what you think\,\
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jim",13655,"BBCode","2009-03-14 12:30:05"
13656,135,"Jim\,\
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I can't find the Hommage on the site. Can you send a link?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",13656,"BBCode","2009-03-14 12:34:05"
13664,252,"Possible - I think I'm going to be in town then. That'd be fun.\
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-Bob",10031,"BBCode","2009-03-14 22:25:28"
13665,252,"Hi Nick\,\
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I closed my waiting list a while back because it just got a bit overwhelming to have things planned out for years. However\, I decided to basically do a good portion of my new production to sell through shops because I want to continue to study and grow and have the ability to try subtle tonal changes to current models and of course to build new models. The more old guitars I study - the more I learn about the differences amongst them - even guitars made by the same person on the same bench in the same month can be different. Studying those differences helps me understand the intent of the luthier and how his design worked so that I'm not just replicating one instrument. I've studied quite a few Busatos now and learn more about his intent with every one... study one and you see a guitar... study two and you see variation... study many and you see a pattern  ;-)\
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I may not make it to Django in June this year\, but Michael and I talked recently and he will begin carrying my guitars\, so they will begin showing up there in a few months.\
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Cheers from rainy Oregon.\
\
-Bob",13665,"BBCode","2009-03-14 22:51:13"
13672,1467,"Thanks Mark. Yeah\, they're great instruments.\
\
I'm really just looking to generate some cash. Thanks though.\
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Erik",13672,"BBCode","2009-03-15 09:23:30"
13673,1819,"Hi\, I have 5+1 speaker set. If I buy the M-Audio FastTrack Pro\, I can connect the speaker set on it ? It accept 5+1 ? You know ? I'm beginner in this domain and i don't know much...\
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Waiting for reply and sorry for my bad english.\
\
Thanks!\
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Stefan.",13673,"BBCode","2009-03-15 15:04:32"
13674,1415,"Thanks Bob\,\
 Just a quick question\, any idea about the pricing on the guitars that Michael will be carrying? Will there be any Favino type models?\
  Thanks for your time\,\
   Nick Sansone",13610,"BBCode","2009-03-15 10:42:49"
13675,1833,"ok..i..did..something..::)\
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:)\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL2KmUvNHRI&feature=channel_page]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL2KmUvN ... annel_page[/url]",13675,"BBCode","2009-03-15 04:07:29"
13676,311,"Hi Man!\
\
On the intro I can see your right hand is getting there!\
\
The rhythm is much better than last time\, sort of has a greek feel to it!\
Maybe try and make it a little drier and more percussive on the 2 and 4 beats\, you should be hitting all six strings on beat 2 and 4 and sort of whipping the strings.\
For the 1 and 3 concentrate on the lower 4 strings and if you're doing an upstroke it should be almost imperceptible\, almost one with the downstroke.\
Also release the pressure after hitting the strings on every beat so the chords don't ring.\
\
Nice going!",13676,"BBCode","2009-03-15 16:25:03"
13677,252,"$3\,500 is my base - I don't go above that much as I'm not into a lot of superfluous stuff. Occasionally I'll use a particularly old piece of wood or Brazilian back and then it's more - but generally it's $3\,500\
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To date I've only studied two Favinos of my favorite model that I'd call \"Seminal\" and outlandishly good. They were both amazing guitars. That might be enough to take a cut at Favino - but a lot of people are doing Favinos and there is still a living Favino doing good work so I've focused elsewhere for now. Eventually I will try a Favino. It will likely be a larger bodied petit inspired by his work circa late '60s to mid '70s. Those are my favorites. Which Favinos do you favour?\
\
At any rate\, for the next year or so I'm going to concentrate on Selmer. I came close on the last one and it really intrigued me. What a difficult instrument to do right. I disassembled the first four because the tone was not right - but they were good learning experiences. The fifth turned out very well and was purchased about 45 seconds after it was picked up by a gentleman who owns a Selmer... I'm hoping that's a good sign. It's such an amazing instrument and I'm not sure I've heard a modern guitar that fully captures it. I played a first-year VR that was darned close\, and Eimers' guitar on the Wauwau Adler CD Roots2 sounds similar though I've not played that guitar so I don't know how much is soundboard equalization. Wauwau says it's very close though and he would know. Other than that - I've played many very good sounding guitars fashioned after Selmer\, but never one that captured it - one old Beuscher made from Selmer parts with a Selmer label that was very good - but it was not a Selmer. It seems like the ultimate challenge... or maybe it's Don Quixote's windmill... I'll know in a year or so.  ;)\
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Ah tax day... thanks for helping me procrastinate but I'd better get back to entering receipts into that darned spreadsheet.\
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-Bob",13665,"BBCode","2009-03-15 16:33:47"
13683,1415,"Bob\,\
 Thanks for the details\, and I have to say that your base price is unbelieveably fair\, being that it comes from a background of such detailed investigation into the nature of these instruments. As far as my favorite Favino sound it's exactly as your preferences\, the late 60\
early 70's large bodied petit bouche\, just loud\, rich and full sounding. The one Matelo plays on the Tsizganzia recording is probably the preemminent tone for my ear\, the bass is incredible and everything just cuts through with a superb gypsy sound. Of course the guitars you made that I heard Gonzalo and Mathieu playing were also very full sounding\, and more modern and balanced\, which I also like. As I said earlier\, I've owned a few of Shelley's favino copies\, and I really like the richness and balance that they carry\, slightly more rounded and warm than the extreme nasal of some favino copies. Either way\, it's fascinating to hear about your adventures in understanding the guitar process and the patterns that you see within each maker's style; you have a very scientific mind\, and I'm sure everyone appreciates all the detailed postings that you've put up on this forum. When I get back from Europe in about 9 months\, maybe you'll be on to the Favino phase and we can get something in production. Thanks again\, and I'll be in touch. If you happen to make it to the East coast before mid June\, let me know.\
  Thanks again\,\
  Nick",13610,"BBCode","2009-03-15 17:42:59"
13688,1819,"Hi\, I have 5+1 speaker set. If I buy the M-Audio FastTrack Pro\, I can connect the speaker set on it ? It accept 5+1 ? You know ? I'm beginner in this domain and i don't know much...\
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Waiting for reply and sorry for my bad english.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Stefan.",13688,"BBCode","2009-03-15 15:04:32"
13689,11,"i dont know the answer to that question.  I own a Lexicon Omega recording unit.     also\, i am not familiar with mastering anything beyond basic 2-channel stereo.    if you want to record with 5.1 audio\, that is far more advanced than my knowledge...",13673,"BBCode","2009-03-15 21:25:39"
13692,11,"i dont know the answer to that question.  I own a Lexicon Omega recording unit.     also\, i am not familiar with mastering anything beyond basic 2-channel stereo.    if you want to record with 5.1 audio\, that is far more advanced than my knowledge...",13692,"BBCode","2009-03-15 21:25:39"
13695,1833,"ok.I ll try that more on 2nd n 4th bit...\
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thanks for watching\
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Also If you ever come in Greece I ll guide you to little music places that play traditional greek music with baglamas n bouzouki.  :)",13675,"BBCode","2009-03-16 00:15:45"
13697,259,"I did order the GJ 10 which will be 3 weeks or more and perhaps we can run through some things after that.\
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Dave",13697,"BBCode","2009-03-16 17:21:24"
13699,302,"Hi Will  -\
              Lentement\, Mademoiselle is a gorgeous song that I have never heard played at DFNW!  Consequently\, probably extrapolating to other festivals\,  few people know that this chart is inaccurate and it would be difficult to explain on the forum. It is not sweet or flowing as Django played it.  It took me a number of months 2 years back to get it to flow smoothly in a duo format with flute.  I used the Mike Peters 1984 \"Django Reinhardt Anthology\" as well as listening to Django and others play this song.\
              There are a number of errors in the Peters book\, but to my ear\, this chart is accurate.  I can send you a copy of the chart if you provide me with your address.\
              Jam On!\
              Rocky",13699,"BBCode","2009-03-16 20:12:50"
13700,259,"I did order the GJ 10 which will be 3 weeks or more and perhaps we can run through some things after that.\
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Dave",13700,"BBCode","2009-03-16 17:21:24"
13701,259,"I did order the GJ 10 which will be 3 weeks or more and perhaps we can run through some things after that.\
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Dave",13700,"BBCode","2009-03-16 17:25:03"
13702,40,"Dave- Sounds good! I almost bought one of those recently. Let me know what you think when you get it. Did you order it from here? or did you get a store here in town to order it for you?\
easy\
Caleb",13697,"BBCode","2009-03-17 05:22:09"
13704,726,"Hi Tommaso\, my name is Doug Martin\, I am coming to Rome this year in July. It would be nice to meet you and others in Rome playing gypsy jazz. \
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I read you have a Lulo Reinhardt model guitar? I play with Lulo in the Latin Swing Quartet. I also used to work for Saga before. I didn't design the Lulo model but I developed and designed the Dorado Schmitt model. I don't work for Saga anymore though.\
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Anyway\, maybe we can jam this summer. All the best\,\
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Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13704,"BBCode","2009-03-17 10:15:11"
13705,726,"Hi Tommaso\, my name is Doug Martin\, I am coming to Rome this year in July. It would be nice to meet you and others in Rome playing gypsy jazz. \
\
I read you have a Lulo Reinhardt model guitar? I play with Lulo in the Latin Swing Quartet. I also used to work for Saga before. I didn't design the Lulo model but I developed and designed the Dorado Schmitt model. I don't work for Saga anymore though.\
\
Anyway\, maybe we can jam this summer. All the best\,\
\
Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13704,"BBCode","2009-03-17 10:16:00"
13706,726,"Hi Tommaso\, my name is Doug Martin\, I am coming to Rome this year in July. It would be nice to meet you and others in Rome playing gypsy jazz. \
\
I read you have a Lulo Reinhardt model guitar? I play with Lulo in the Latin Swing Quartet. I also used to work for Saga before. I didn't design the Lulo model but I developed and designed the Dorado Schmitt model. I don't work for Saga anymore though.\
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Anyway\, maybe we can jam this summer. All the best\,\
\
Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13706,"BBCode","2009-03-17 10:23:09"
13715,954,"Michael:\
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Be watchful of this Jon Payne character. He has hijacked several threads in the UK Django site. He's off his trolly and will not stop posting his rants.",13715,"BBCode","2009-03-17 12:31:02"
13717,954,"Michael:\
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Be watchful of this Jon Payne character. He has hijacked several threads in the UK Django site. He's off his trolly and will not stop posting his rants.",13715,"BBCode","2009-03-17 12:31:42"
13718,1176,"Sorry\, I couldn't resist responding to that!\
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Good call on deleting the posts.",13718,"BBCode","2009-03-17 12:36:24"
13722,9,"yeah\, he's acted up before. totally OT!!",13722,"BBCode","2009-03-17 12:41:43"
13731,1509,"Hi\, \
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Thanks for your comments on the thread a started a ways back.  I have a  few questions for you.  Which K&K pickup are you using?  Also which Fischman Loudbox are you using\, the 100 or the performer?  Thanks.\
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Alex",13731,"BBCode","2009-03-18 14:00:46"
13736,954,"Greetings Michael:\
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Thanks for keeping the politics and the rude lunacy out of the forum.\
I'm sure you've seen how the UK site has decayed from such non-sense.\
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Best Regards\,\
Michael Hayes",13736,"BBCode","2009-03-19 10:13:28"
13739,1509,"Hi there\, \
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Thanks for that info...I may get the same setup after reading what you wrote.  Did you install the K&K yourself?  What's this K&K trinity system all about?  What kind of guitar do you have?  Is your Fischman loud enough for a large hall?  Thanks again for answering my questions\, I would love to meet up and jam some time\, what's your name?  Here's a myspace page for some of my band's songs...hope you like what you hear...\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/hotpatootoes]http://www.myspace.com/hotpatootoes[/url]\
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Alex",13739,"BBCode","2009-03-19 14:50:01"
13749,1932,"Still havent gotten the josh bridge yet (or the K&K pickups)\, but I am getting used to the higher action. How much of that is me playing the heck out of the strings? The seem easier\, but maybe my hands are just stronger. The real test will come this weekend when I change strings. Perhaps they're just loose and worn out.\
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Haven't touched the Tele in 2 months\, although I do have a gig coming up so I need to start thinking about it. Our regular rhythm section can't make it\, so I'm trying something a little different. We have a piano/Hammond organ (yay!) and drums and me\, in addition to our singer/harmonicist/cowbellist. Singer wants to do more swing blues\, which is fine by me\, and OK for this trio format. No bass player for this gig\, although the Hammond can cover some of the bass parts. What if I......\
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...just used my Danelectro six-string bass? Instead of chords\, I can play bass figures and partials. Swing the bass parts when the Hammond plays\, and throw in gutteral solos on the upper strings while he comps behind me. I think I could bi-amp the rig\, using my Vibrolux Reverb set real bright and dirty and my Ampeg bass amp for the bassy parts\, with maybe a volume pedal to adust the mix.\
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You know what I really want to do\, right? I want to use that bi-amp Danelectro rig and play Swing de Paris\, Djangology or Minor Swing. Yeah baby! I could be just like Archtop Eddy! :lol: \
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OK\, I admit it. I have a \"thinking\" problem!\
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I'm really working hard on this GJ stuff. I want to be able to sit in and djam at Djangofest next month. I haven't got the courage yet to go to Gonzalo's Monday Night djams\, although it's only about an hour or so down the road.\
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How's things with you?",13522,"BBCode","2009-03-21 06:45:51"
13751,1942,"Hello Gama\,\
thanks for your note on receiving the books.  Let me know if any of the CDs interest you\, again it is only a very small list.  I have much more if you don't see it ask I may have it.  Thank you\, Dan",13632,"BBCode","2009-03-21 08:42:29"
13755,302,"Hi Bob!  -\
                 Long time no chat.  The sound board on Holo #14 is an exquisite  piece of wood!  I've been exposing it to the UV light for about a month and it is darkening nicely and showing the incredible grain pattern and depth to the cell structure.  Even the very good sound Hommage I have that Josh spotted has quite alot of the same 90 degree \"ray pattern\" for about 2 inches next to the sound hole!  The must be some logic there of picking that type of pattern as you explained for partial overtones.\
                  On another topic  -  Thrs. night here at a restraurant I heard guitarist John Stowell play with local Mark Lewis (Sax/flute who's written about 1500 tunes) and Rick White/6 string acoustic amplified bass/music director @ Olympic College here and it was incredible!  I've never heard a guitarist with such harmonic voicing movement  using alot of  controlled dissonance within such a sensitive  improvisational mode.  First time he had played with R. White.  They talked about doing some other gigs together.   I probably only recognized about 25% of the chord voicings.   I'm going to order his book on Mel Bay\, \"Jazz Guitar Mastery\".\
                   He had a custom made Doolin\, Portland luthier? with a miter slope where your right arm comes over the upper bout.  It was a nylon string model with a rosette of \"Fungus altered wood\".  Coco bolo back.  It also had an adjustible neck angle via an allan head bolt visible straight down into the sound hole about on the back of the guitar.  No truss rod Stowell said either.  He played thru an AER but not the models we know of. \
                   Another topic  -  I'm going to start watching the Israel Stock Market Index for early indication of pending attack against IRAN.  As you remember\, back in 2001 the airline stocks started dropping before the Twin Towers were hit and I'm sure the same pre-warning market signals will show!  I have alot of DXO\, a double long Oil ETF and it is going to be a multi-bag  gainer over the next 5 years! \
                    Keep making those wonderful guitars!\
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                  ps:  I stared playing \"Stranger in Paradise\"  -  the Fapy version!  What a great tune!\
                  Rocky",13755,"BBCode","2009-03-21 18:51:42"
13756,726,"Hi I tried sending you a message before but it doesn't seem to go through. I'm in the Bay Area and would be happy to accomodate with lessons if you're ever around. You can check my website out to find out more about me.\
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So is there really a scene for this music in Grass Valley area? I never knew! I used to go up there all the time!\
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Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13756,"BBCode","2009-03-22 18:55:29"
13757,135,"Hi\,\
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I'm selling my entry level gypsy guitar - a Cortobo Oval hole for $350 + shipping. Let me know if you're interested.\
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Best\,\
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Alex Simon",13757,"BBCode","2009-03-22 21:01:08"
13758,1960,"Hey Robin\, Kevin and Becky here...I emailed our note below to you a short while back to your hotmail address and just wanted to sure that you received it...hope all is well! K&B.\
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Hi Robin\,\
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We arrived safely back home last week after an extended stop in NYC to see family and friends.  Just wanted to thank you and your lovely Isabel again for the warm and welcome hospitality...Isabel is a peach!!  The same thanks goes to your bandmates\, that was nice hang for both of us.  Please tell Jon that his rhythm tips are paying off handsomely\, I can't thank him enough for the impromtu lesson.  His playing really inspired me as did yours and my metronome has once again become my best friend. \
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I hope the Eimer is meeting your expectations\, it really sounded nice on that first day.  And that Favino...man\, part of me hopes you can hold on to it but I can relate. I have an original 1956 Gibson 295 (2 P90's) that I may seriously have to part with to pay the mortgage if the economy doesn't straighten up over the next 12 months.  That will be tough to do but you know the ropes\, we all have to put food on the table at the end of the day.\
\
Let me know when you'll be heading back to the states and if you'll be passing through DC--you're always welcome to stay with us in our humble cottage.  There's a lot to see and do here and most of it is free. Looking forward to seeing your bro in the next couple of weeks when he comes to the MD eastern shore to play with Jorgensen. \
\
Stay well and stay in touch...and give Isabel a big hug from both of us!\
Kevin and Becky",13281,"BBCode","2009-03-23 06:49:55"
13760,726,"Hi I tried sending you a message before but it doesn't seem to go through. I'm in the Bay Area and would be happy to accomodate with lessons if you're ever around. You can check my website out to find out more about me.\
\
So is there really a scene for this music in Grass Valley area? I never knew! I used to go up there all the time!\
\
Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13760,"BBCode","2009-03-22 18:55:29"
13761,1414,"yep grass valley does have a contingent of gypsy jazz lovers.robin nolan has done well there (the last gig i saw was 150 folks at 18$ a pop) as well as a defunct band (djunkyard gypsies) and an amazing guitar player named norm.\
\
will let u know next time i am in bay area.just put on gonzalo bergera quartet in reno.have u heard of him or seen him? amazing player.the show was a big success.im slowly building a gypsy jazz contingent up here in reno.go figure. maybe a django fest up here in next year.working on it.\
\
dan",13756,"BBCode","2009-03-23 10:55:25"
13762,726,"Hi Dan\, I'm back in the Bay Area now. I can arrange something with you if you're looking for instruction and want to get plugged into the scene out there.\
\
You can have a look at my website in the meantime: [url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]\
\
Anything in particular you want to work on?\
\
Going to Djangofest in Mill Valley this year?\
\
Nice to meet you!\
\
Doug",13762,"BBCode","2009-03-22 11:44:23"
13764,1414,"yep grass valley does have a contingent of gypsy jazz lovers.robin nolan has done well there (the last gig i saw was 150 folks at 18$ a pop) as well as a defunct band (djunkyard gypsies) and an amazing guitar player named norm.\
\
will let u know next time i am in bay area.just put on gonzalo bergera quartet in reno.have u heard of him or seen him? amazing player.the show was a big success.im slowly building a gypsy jazz contingent up here in reno.go figure. maybe a django fest up here in next year.working on it.\
\
dan",13764,"BBCode","2009-03-23 10:55:25"
13765,726,"Wow sounds cool. I'll have to bring my band to grass valley sometime I guess. I used to go up there all the time. Been a few years though. Where do Robin and such acts normally play up there?\
\
Yes I know Gonzalo real well. Glad he did well in Reno.\
\
Drop me a line next time you're in the Bay Area.\
650-439-9828\
\
See you!\
\
Doug",13756,"BBCode","2009-03-23 17:33:45"
13767,1431,"How much are you looking to get for your Dupont?\
\
Thanks!",13767,"BBCode","2009-03-23 19:27:45"
13768,135,"I'm selling it for $4000 or for trade.\
\
Best\,\
\
Alex",13768,"BBCode","2009-03-23 19:34:57"
13769,135,"I'm selling it for $4000 or for trade.\
\
Best\,\
\
Alex",13769,"BBCode","2009-03-23 19:34:57"
13770,563,"Trey\, I have a Saga Gitane D-500 that I am going to part with for $500. It used to belong to Lou Reed guitarist Bob Quine. After Bob died\, I played most of his gypsy jazz guitars and liked this one the best. It is unmodified from when Bob owned it and sounds really nice. It could be improved with a Josh Hegg bridge\, but I have always kept it original. I have documentation that it was Bob's guitar. I'm not sure where you live\, but I am near Philadelphia if your close and want to try it out.\
\
I have have three manouches\, a Favino\, and a Dupont VR\, so I just don't need the guitar any more and I would like it to find a home with someone who appreciated Bob's playing.\
\
Let me know if you are interested. there are pictures on this sight. Go to the search function and type \"Quine\" and the thread will come up that has pictures. If you can't find it\, I can e-mail some pics to you.\
\
Michael",13770,"BBCode","2009-03-24 06:48:52"
13771,9,"We can mostly eliminate the import duties by valuing the speaker at only $100. That way you will pay very little in taxes.\
\
'm",13771,"BBCode","2009-03-24 08:35:59"
13772,726,"Wow sounds cool. I'll have to bring my band to grass valley sometime I guess. I used to go up there all the time. Been a few years though. Where do Robin and such acts normally play up there?\
\
Yes I know Gonzalo real well. Glad he did well in Reno.\
\
Drop me a line next time you're in the Bay Area.\
650-439-9828\
\
See you!\
\
Doug",13760,"BBCode","2009-03-23 17:33:45"
13773,1414,"cant remember the venue but it was a real nice space.you know the type\,real old and classy in a nevada city sort of way.",13756,"BBCode","2009-03-24 09:21:48"
13774,1414,"cant remember the venue but it was a real nice space.you know the type\,real old and classy in a nevada city sort of way.",13764,"BBCode","2009-03-24 09:21:48"
13780,11,"hey bob\,\
\
what kind of wood would you say this is:\
[url=http://djangology.net/archives/park_back.jpg]http://djangology.net/archives/park_back.jpg[/url]  ?\
\
-jon",13780,"BBCode","2009-03-23 11:05:11"
13781,252,"It looks like some form of East Indian Rosewood. The color of East Indian ranges from dark purple to sandy brown - I've even seen some with olive colored streaks in it.  What guitar is this?",13781,"BBCode","2009-03-24 11:33:54"
13782,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
I'd be very interested in the 250 M with the original bits. However\, I'd prefer to pay by check. If I sent you one\, You could hold the check until it clears through Bank of America.\
\
I'm in Huntington\, New York\, on Long Island.\
What  do you reckon it would total to be with shipping?\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Michael Hayes",13782,"BBCode","2009-03-24 10:50:47"
13783,135,"Hi\,\
\
I'm selling my entry level gypsy guitar - a Cortobo Oval hole for $350 + shipping. Let me know if you're interested.\
\
Best\,\
\
Alex Simon",13783,"BBCode","2009-03-22 21:01:08"
13786,1907,"Not bad\,\
workin lots\, been bringing the 255' to a tuesday night coffee house/open mic thing for the last few weeks. No other GJ players but lots of couriosity. Haven't had too much time to devote to tunes but I had a gig on the 14th with my old RnR/CnW/Rockabilly trio. It's the first time I had the Tele out since Christmas!!! I did finally get to use my Visual Sound Workhorse \"Pony\" amp live\, and it just killed!!! I loved it!!! I actually had a very inspired night\, stuff just flowed. I did really notice a difference in my right hand\, the Django does really creep in.\
 I got offered a Mandolin/Tenor Banjo/Fiddle gig with a local Celtic group \, and Mandolin/5 string Banjo/Fiddle/ 6 string Bass gig with a local band that does the Casino/Corprate circut.\
 ......and I'm still trying to get Dennis a show up here!!!",13522,"BBCode","2009-03-24 16:12:57"
13787,2022,"ciao emicad\,\
sono daniele e ti anticipo che mi sono addentrato da poco nel genere gypsy.\
visto che anche tu vivi a roma volevo chiederti dove posso vedermi qualche concertino e soprattutto se conosci qualcuno che sia disposto ad insegnare e soprattutto suonare...\
grazie ciao!",13787,"BBCode","2009-03-21 18:56:35"
13788,139,"[quote=\"sandaniele\"]ciao emicad\,\
sono daniele e ti anticipo che mi sono addentrato da poco nel genere gypsy.\
visto che anche tu vivi a roma volevo chiederti dove posso vedermi qualche concertino e soprattutto se conosci qualcuno che sia disposto ad insegnare e soprattutto suonare...\
grazie ciao![/quote]\
ciao\,\
io recentemente sto suonando praticamente zero e sono parecchio fuori dalla scena. concertini c'e' proprio poco e niente\, ma posso darti un paio di numeri di persone che frequentano locali dove si suona e si fa un po' di casino.\
claudio: 3285759973 (violinista)\
augusto: 3336063330 (chitarrista\, potrebbe anche darti lezioni)\
prendi anche il mio\, se vuoi\
emiliano: 3283862853\
ci sentiamo presto allora\
ciao",13788,"BBCode","2009-03-25 04:32:02"
13790,2020,"Hey thanks I give it some consideration.",13790,"BBCode","2009-03-24 15:19:56"
13794,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
I'll send you a check today for $400.00.\
\
Just give me your address and how want the check made out.\
\
Here are my details:\
\
Ship to address\, at work:\
\
Michael Hayes\
C/O W.A. Baum Co.\
620 Oak Street\
Copiague\, NY 11726\
\
\
My work phone number is:\
\
631 226 3940\
\
My home phone number is:\
631 424 6090\
\
UPS would be best\, if you could do that.\
\
Just give me the mailing address\, and I'll send off the check right away.\
\
Thank you.\
\
Michael Hayes (Heretic)",13782,"BBCode","2009-03-25 06:01:40"
13799,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
Nice speaking with you this morning\, sorry about interrupting your breakfast.\
As we discussed\, I have posted off a B.of A. check\, #8399\, made out to you for the amount of $400.00. I posted the envelope directly in the local Post Office - it's on the way.\
\
Let me know if there are any problems.\
\
Thanks for your help\, and for the instrument\, as well.\
\
Best Regards\,\
Michael Hayes\
Heretic",13799,"BBCode","2009-03-25 10:21:09"
13804,1907,"Not bad\,\
workin lots\, been bringing the 255' to a tuesday night coffee house/open mic thing for the last few weeks. No other GJ players but lots of couriosity. Haven't had too much time to devote to tunes but I had a gig on the 14th with my old RnR/CnW/Rockabilly trio. It's the first time I had the Tele out since Christmas!!! I did finally get to use my Visual Sound Workhorse \"Pony\" amp live\, and it just killed!!! I loved it!!! I actually had a very inspired night\, stuff just flowed. I did really notice a difference in my right hand\, the Django does really creep in.\
 I got offered a Mandolin/Tenor Banjo/Fiddle gig with a local Celtic group \, and Mandolin/5 string Banjo/Fiddle/ 6 string Bass gig with a local band that does the Casino/Corprate circut.\
 ......and I'm still trying to get Dennis a show up here!!!",13535,"BBCode","2009-03-24 16:12:57"
13805,11,"thats my Shelley Park.   so you think its East Indian?",13780,"BBCode","2009-03-25 11:55:43"
13806,252,"Reasonably sure - the grain pattern is classic EI. A lot of what you see advertised as EIRW these days is really Sonokeling... same species (Dalbergia Latifolia) but farmed in Indonesia where it grows really fast and the soil chemistry is different and so the colors are somewhat different and it tends to be a lighter weight wood. But yes\, if you go back to when EIRW was really EIRW\, (as in... Dalbergia Latifolia naturally occurring in East India)  it looks like that. You can ask Shelley to be sure - she's pretty nice about stuff like that\, but I'm pretty sure it is.",13781,"BBCode","2009-03-25 18:49:20"
13811,135,"Hi\,\
\
Thanks for the kind words- yes\, we used the Dupont for that track.\
\
The guitar is still for sale. I'm doing a best offer kind of thing. I am looking for a new guitar for a different feel\, and have never played the Busatos. I'd definitely want to try it before considering a trade. Are you ever around New York City?\
\
Best\,\
Alex",13811,"BBCode","2009-03-26 05:36:51"
13813,252,"I pulled out some of the text from my post. The essence of it is still there but the intent was to help you get some traction on selling that guitar before you drop the price too far. \
\
You're right - VRs are precise. The soundboards are thinned and shaped a bit different than vintage Selmers and the effect is that the tone is damned close to the original\, but a bit more controlled... less 'spank & honk'  It is a very Benedettoesque interpretation of a Selmer. Hahls are the same way - incredible tone\, but more controlled than the original - and most people seem to like it that way I guess.\
\
But I have a thunderhand as I learned to play on one of John Kinnard's original 50 Dell Arte Manouche editions which was another \"recording\" guitar. It was John Kinnard's attempt to tame the Selmer design- and he did.. good tone but also very highly controlled. I learned to make that guitar speak in these huge 20-guitar Portland jams and now I have a loud hand. Likely you will find the same... God help the people in the front row if you find a raucous loud old Favino; you'll deafen them. Too bad about losing so much money selling it\, but it happens. If it makes you feel any better\, I traded $1\,600 and a very clean 1944 Epiphone Zenith with a HUGE voice for that Dell Arte Manouche and wound up getting $1\,600 when I sold it - so basically like taking that wonderful mint war-era archtop out into the street and running over it with a car.... still sick about that. Every guitar player takes it in the shorts at least once in his life... it's never fun. Sorry this was your time.",13813,"BBCode","2009-03-26 11:51:55"
13818,589,"Hi Alex\,\
\
buying another guitar wasn't in my plans\, but you never know. \
How much are you asking for the VR?\
\
Franco",13818,"BBCode","2009-03-26 13:05:23"
13819,135,"Hi Franco\,\
\
I'm dong a best offer kind of thing.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",13819,"BBCode","2009-03-26 13:07:22"
13820,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
I've read conflicting information regarding the lineage of the DG 250M guitar.\
\
Do you know what model Selmer it was copied from\, and what year the Selmer maple petite bouche instruments were made?\
\
\
By the way\, do you happen to know how old the guitar being sold is?\
\
Thanks.\
\
Michael Hayes",13820,"BBCode","2009-03-26 10:14:43"
13822,135,"Hi Franco\,\
\
I'm dong a best offer kind of thing.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",13822,"BBCode","2009-03-26 13:07:22"
13827,135,"I'm doing a best best offer kind of thing.\
\
Not sure what kind Fav yet.. I might trade if someone shows me a good one.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",13827,"BBCode","2009-03-26 16:14:58"
13829,135,"Bob\,\
\
I appreciate your insightful posts\, and thanks for trying help me sell it. You're dead right about the Benedetto comparison- I've always felt that this guitar was somewhat more \"American\" feeling. \
\
It's just that Ted and I jam everyday\, and he's got this great Favino (with slightly different specs than the originals) and I'm sort of envious :)\
\
For me\, it's all about the feel- I want to be able to dig-in to the instrument and not feel like I'm competing with the bracing\, or a rigid top. I want a nice open guitar- something that growls.. \
\
Best\,\
Alex",13829,"BBCode","2009-03-26 12:15:56"
13835,135,"They seem ok.",13827,"BBCode","2009-03-26 17:37:21"
13836,1986,"Hello\,\
\
Do you still have the guitar?  If so I would love some pictures.\
\
Chris",13836,"BBCode","2009-03-26 14:14:59"
13837,1393,"Hi Chris\
\
Send me an email address and I will send some pix and answer any questions you might have about the guitar. I just left home (and my guitar) for a five week vacation so may be a factor for you. Anyway\, send me your email address and I will respond.\
\
Thanks \
\
Sam Lewis\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",13837,"BBCode","2009-03-26 18:58:19"
13838,278,"Hey Ted\,\
How's everything going? Where are you and Alex playing?\
Did Ben Wood ever pay you for that Jalopy gig? \
\
- Tom",13838,"BBCode","2009-03-26 18:03:33"
13839,4,"Hey Tom!\
\
[quote=\"Tom Landman\"]Hey Ted\,\
How's everything going? Where are you and Alex playing?\
Did Ben Wood ever pay you for that Jalopy gig? \
\
- Tom[/quote]\
\
Great to hear from you\, hope all is well. Alex and I have these intense shed sessions at his place. Two to three hours of straight playing. My soloing has grown by leaps and bounds\, let me tell ya!\
\
Ben has paid me half. He is really annoying. His gypsy jazz nickname is George Costanza\, after the Seinfeld character. Did he ever pay you?",13839,"BBCode","2009-03-26 19:37:43"
13845,1393,"Hi Chris\
\
Send me an email address and I will send some pix and answer any questions you might have about the guitar. I just left home (and my guitar) for a five week vacation so may be a factor for you. Anyway\, send me your email address and I will respond.\
\
Thanks \
\
Sam Lewis\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",13845,"BBCode","2009-03-26 18:58:19"
13848,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
Thank you for your usual\, thorough explanation of the background of the Selmer maple guitars.  I've printed it out to save with other guitar information on Selmer type guitars.\
\
Nice to hear that you were able to find a guitar box for shipping - I really wasn't checking up on you. Perhaps it will arrive next week. I'm looking forward to hearing what your cleverly designed bridge has done to the overall sound. It looks wonderfully made\, with high aesthetics.\
\
Michael Hayes",13848,"BBCode","2009-03-27 05:41:10"
13849,230,"Hi Neill - thanks for your interest. Unfortunately\, with this being a test run\,  I didn't have any outlet for sale in the UK\, what with Steve Royall's shop having closed it's doors. I'm not sure about a 2010 calendar at this moment...still trying to figure a more cost effective way\, as I know they were a bit pricey.\
\
I have about 5 calendars that didn't sell and there's no point in them sitting in a box\, I'd much rather they were on someone's wall so they can enjoy them. As we're now into April\, I will gladly mail one to you for free and if you like\, maybe you can trade me with some hard to find GJ recording that you may have from your collection?\
\
Let me have your address and I'll pop one in the mail.\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",13849,"BBCode","2009-03-27 06:31:17"
13851,278,"Hi Ted\,\
\
Ben subbed for me on a teaching gig\, and instead of me paying him 100 for that gig\, we just subtracted 100 from the 150 he owed me for the trio gig (@50/musician). I had assumed he had fulfilled his obligations by paying you directly.  Anyway\, I'm ultimately responsible for paying you for that gig\, but let me lean on Ben and see if he'll cough up the remainder of the money. \
Do you ever come out to Park Slope? Maybe you me and Charlie could have a session one of these days.\
\
- Tom\
\
\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]Hey Tom!\
\
[quote=\"Tom Landman\"]Hey Ted\,\
How's everything going? Where are you and Alex playing?\
Did Ben Wood ever pay you for that Jalopy gig? \
\
- Tom[/quote]\
\
Great to hear from you\, hope all is well. Alex and I have these intense shed sessions at his place. Two to three hours of straight playing. My soloing has grown by leaps and bounds\, let me tell ya!\
\
Ben has paid me half. He is really annoying. His gypsy jazz nickname is George Costanza\, after the Seinfeld character. Did he ever pay you?[/quote]",13838,"BBCode","2009-03-26 21:30:37"
13852,4,"I'm actually out in the slope visiting friends fairly often. Would love to get together sometime. Just let me know! I've been busy playing good gigs in the swing scene with Dan and others. But I use my favino so all is well. Just let me know when your schedule is open.\
\
Tell that fucker he has owed for a long time and I need to payed. \
\
 :D \
\
What do you think of Charlie's new guitar? I love it!",13839,"BBCode","2009-03-27 09:07:32"
13853,1977,"Hi\,\
i tried to buy a galloto rs 1939 from your site but it says that delivery to my area was unavailable. I live in USA - California.\
DO I have any other options ??\
\
Jeff",13853,"BBCode","2009-03-27 13:44:31"
13855,1977,"JOhn\,\
\
I'm glad you liked the guitar. I really thought it sounded amazing. I was sad to sell it but..... I'm sure you know how it is. Too many guitars not ebough time.",13855,"BBCode","2009-03-27 13:46:50"
13856,366,"Thanks Jeff. You know\, I ordered your Long Beach Caravan CD from CDBaby. I like it a lot. I think you said you used the Mateos on the CD? Any idea which cuts/tracks it is on?\
\
thanks\,\
\
John",13297,"BBCode","2009-03-27 14:00:31"
13857,1986,"Hey Gypsy Trip\,\
\
I had no idea you guys had a band going up in Green Bay.  That is great!  I'm glad to know the music is spreading through Wisconsin.  I just happened across your post in a discussion about Favinos.  We are coming up to Green Bay a couple times this summer for Bayfest and Artstreet.  If you can come by and say hello that would be cool.  Also we occasionally are looking for club gigs in your area so if you have any ideas that would be great.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Chris\
Caravan GSE\
[url=http://www.gypsyswing.com]www.gypsyswing.com[/url]",13857,"BBCode","2009-03-27 14:04:46"
13860,1977,"Thats great !!!!\
\
yeah\,hmmm  let's see....... I used it on the first track (rhythm & lead)\, and them I used it to double some already recorded rhythm to give it a fatter sound and a whole bunch of other tunes. I don't think I did any other solos with it due to the fact that I alreadt cut the others and did not want to do it again !!!!\
\
Jeff",13855,"BBCode","2009-03-27 14:08:16"
13861,1986,"Hey Gypsy Trip\,\
\
I had no idea you guys had a band going up in Green Bay.  That is great!  I'm glad to know the music is spreading through Wisconsin.  I just happened across your post in a discussion about Favinos.  We are coming up to Green Bay a couple times this summer for Bayfest and Artstreet.  If you can come by and say hello that would be cool.  Also we occasionally are looking for club gigs in your area so if you have any ideas that would be great.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Chris\
Caravan GSE\
[url=http://www.gypsyswing.com]www.gypsyswing.com[/url]",13861,"BBCode","2009-03-27 14:04:46"
13862,1223,"Hello from Green Bay! I just became aware of you guys too recently when you posted the bit on using mics for gigs. My group Gypsy Trip are new kids on the block\, obviously. I moved here from St. Louis (grad school)\, and before that I played around Nashville where I grew up. I've been at it for a while now\, mostly modern jazz because finding gypsy jazz players is tricky\, but I did manage to coerce some folks up here to give it a go. The other guys in Gypsy Trip are all still pretty green except the trumpeter who is fantastic and has played all over the world. The other guitarist was a student of mine a while back\, and he's playing my old Gitane on all those videos and recordings on our myspace page until he can get himself a decent gypsy guitar. He's really into it now\, and still learning\, but we only started this group last semester\, so that tells you how new we are. I'm actually a medieval studies professor at UW--Green Bay\, but I teach the few jazz guitar students in our miniscule music dept as well. Anyway\, send me an e-mail or call me when y'all are coming to Green Bay so we can come hear y'all play and and maybe we can play some together too. I could even put three or four of you up at my house if you wanted to save some money and didn't mind sleeping on blow-up mattresses or the couch. As far as gigs go up here\, y'all sound like you have some decent gigs lined up with Bayfest and all\, and I'd love to come hear you play. There's not much in the way of club gigs here in the hinterland\, to be honest\, and we mostly play a couple of coffee shops for tips and any more lucrative private parties we can land. I'ved played a lot of modern jazz gigs on archtop with John Salerno (who teaches sax here at UWGB) and other players in the area\, but gypsy jazz is still a novelty up here. If I didn't have the time-consuming professorial job\, maybe I'd have more energy to hussle up some more gigs. But anyway. Y'all take care\, and do give me a shout when you're heading up this way.\
-Stefan Hall\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:halls@uwgb.edu\">halls@uwgb.edu</a><!-- e -->\
920-265-9531",13857,"BBCode","2009-03-27 16:39:47"
13863,1223,"Hello from Green Bay! I just became aware of you guys too recently when you posted the bit on using mics for gigs. My group Gypsy Trip are new kids on the block\, obviously. I moved here from St. Louis (grad school)\, and before that I played around Nashville where I grew up. I've been at it for a while now\, mostly modern jazz because finding gypsy jazz players is tricky\, but I did manage to coerce some folks up here to give it a go. The other guys in Gypsy Trip are all still pretty green except the trumpeter who is fantastic and has played all over the world. The other guitarist was a student of mine a while back\, and he's playing my old Gitane on all those videos and recordings on our myspace page until he can get himself a decent gypsy guitar. He's really into it now\, and still learning\, but we only started this group last semester\, so that tells you how new we are. I'm actually a medieval studies professor at UW--Green Bay\, but I teach the few jazz guitar students in our miniscule music dept as well. Anyway\, send me an e-mail or call me when y'all are coming to Green Bay so we can come hear y'all play and and maybe we can play some together too. I could even put three or four of you up at my house if you wanted to save some money and didn't mind sleeping on blow-up mattresses or the couch. As far as gigs go up here\, y'all sound like you have some decent gigs lined up with Bayfest and all\, and I'd love to come hear you play. There's not much in the way of club gigs here in the hinterland\, to be honest\, and we mostly play a couple of coffee shops for tips and any more lucrative private parties we can land. I'ved played a lot of modern jazz gigs on archtop with John Salerno (who teaches sax here at UWGB) and other players in the area\, but gypsy jazz is still a novelty up here. If I didn't have the time-consuming professorial job\, maybe I'd have more energy to hussle up some more gigs. But anyway. Y'all take care\, and do give me a shout when you're heading up this way.\
-Stefan Hall\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:halls@uwgb.edu\">halls@uwgb.edu</a><!-- e -->\
920-265-9531",13863,"BBCode","2009-03-27 16:39:47"
13865,1977,"Hi\,\
i tried to buy a galloto rs 1939 from your site but it says that delivery to my area was unavailable. I live in USA - California.\
DO I have any other options ??\
\
Jeff",13865,"BBCode","2009-03-27 13:44:31"
13866,1999,"Hello\,\
\
I'm Sylvain\, I work for Mr. Gallato as webmaster for his website. He's the one who told me to answer your question.\
\
We are using UPS for shipping\, but I've disabled the option for outside Europa because of the shipping fees. To send a Gallato RS1939 to your address\, it would cost about $430 with UPS\, or $188 with general delivery.\
\
Now I've enabled both options so if you agree with the shipping fees and wish to order\, you can. If there is any problem\, please tell us so I can fix it.\
\
Regards.",13853,"BBCode","2009-03-28 03:13:55"
13867,1999,"Hello\,\
\
It's me again.\
\
I told Mr Gallato about the shipping fees\, and he told me he will offer them to you.\
\
Please place your order and the shipping fees will be free.\
\
Regards.",13853,"BBCode","2009-03-28 03:22:01"
13868,1999,"Hello\,\
\
I'm Sylvain\, I work for Mr. Gallato as webmaster for his website. He's the one who told me to answer your question.\
\
We are using UPS for shipping\, but I've disabled the option for outside Europa because of the shipping fees. To send a Gallato RS1939 to your address\, it would cost about $430 with UPS\, or $188 with general delivery.\
\
Now I've enabled both options so if you agree with the shipping fees and wish to order\, you can. If there is any problem\, please tell us so I can fix it.\
\
Regards.",13868,"BBCode","2009-03-28 03:13:55"
13869,1999,"Hello\,\
\
It's me again.\
\
I told Mr Gallato about the shipping fees\, and he told me he will offer them to you.\
\
Please place your order and the shipping fees will be free.\
\
Regards.",13868,"BBCode","2009-03-28 03:22:01"
13871,1890,"Hi!\
\
  I saw your posts and thought I would drop a note.\
\
  I'm a begining GJ improvisor playing mainly mandolin \
  in New Providence.  I can do decent rhythm (steady La Pompe\
  on basic progressions\, occasionally throwing in a couple\
  of flourishes) on Guitar. I have been looking to find some\
  people to put together a jam/band but have not been having\
  much luck. The people I know that are interested in the style\
  are MUCH better than I am.  \
\
  Drop me a message if you are interested in getting together\
  to play a bit.\
\
  --bob",13871,"BBCode","2009-03-30 07:41:22"
13872,1890,"Hi!\
\
  I saw your posts and thought I would drop a note.\
\
  I'm a begining GJ improvisor playing mainly mandolin \
  in New Providence.  I can do decent rhythm (steady La Pompe\
  on basic progressions\, occasionally throwing in a couple\
  of flourishes) on Guitar. I have been looking to find some\
  people to put together a jam/band but have not been having\
  much luck. The people I know that are interested in the style\
  are MUCH better than I am.  \
\
  Drop me a message if you are interested in getting together\
  to play a bit.\
\
  --bob",13872,"BBCode","2009-03-30 07:41:22"
13873,2028,"Hi\
  Love to\, but\, where's New Providence? I'm all the way up in Sussex County. I also have to tell you\, I'm a complete beginner. I can handle some basic la Pompe\, and that's more or less it. \
  I also screw around with a mandolin. LOL\
  In addition\, I am a pretty accomplished drummer\, can improvise pretty well on tenor and alto sax\, (\"Minor Swing\" sounds GREAT on sax.) and play some Irish pennywhistle and bodhran. \
   LOL In short\, I'm sure I can play SOMETHING you might need.",13871,"BBCode","2009-03-30 09:31:41"
13874,2028,"Hi\
  Love to\, but\, where's New Providence? I'm all the way up in Sussex County. I also have to tell you\, I'm a complete beginner. I can handle some basic la Pompe\, and that's more or less it. \
  I also screw around with a mandolin. LOL\
  In addition\, I am a pretty accomplished drummer\, can improvise pretty well on tenor and alto sax\, (\"Minor Swing\" sounds GREAT on sax.) and play some Irish pennywhistle and bodhran. \
   LOL In short\, I'm sure I can play SOMETHING you might need.",13874,"BBCode","2009-03-30 09:31:41"
13876,1890,"So you are in REAL North Jersey! Some people call anything North\
of New Brunswick/Sommerville North Jersey.\
\
New Providence is where Rt24 and I78 meet just South of Morristown.\
\
The junction of I80 and I287 is about 10 minutes from my house\
(light traffic of course!)\
\
If  you are not too far  from Morristown\, try to get to The Minstrel\
on May 22 [url=http://www.folkproject.org]http://www.folkproject.org[/url]\
Fank Sole and Henry Nerinberg (sp?) (i.e. Frank & Hank) are the\
headliner.  They tend to do more straight ahead Jazz\, but they always\
do a great version of Bossa Dorado. If you are looking for lessons\,\
I think Frank lives off of I80 (maybe the Dover/Rockaway area).\
\
--bob",13871,"BBCode","2009-03-30 09:46:55"
13877,1890,"So you are in REAL North Jersey! Some people call anything North\
of New Brunswick/Sommerville North Jersey.\
\
New Providence is where Rt24 and I78 meet just South of Morristown.\
\
The junction of I80 and I287 is about 10 minutes from my house\
(light traffic of course!)\
\
If  you are not too far  from Morristown\, try to get to The Minstrel\
on May 22 [url=http://www.folkproject.org]http://www.folkproject.org[/url]\
Fank Sole and Henry Nerinberg (sp?) (i.e. Frank & Hank) are the\
headliner.  They tend to do more straight ahead Jazz\, but they always\
do a great version of Bossa Dorado. If you are looking for lessons\,\
I think Frank lives off of I80 (maybe the Dover/Rockaway area).\
\
--bob",13872,"BBCode","2009-03-30 09:46:55"
13878,2028,"LOL I live right by Stanhope\, in Byram\, and I work  at the hosopital in Dover and Denville. I'm right in the area. \
  This could work out!!",13871,"BBCode","2009-03-30 10:04:45"
13879,2028,"LOL I live right by Stanhope\, in Byram\, and I work  at the hosopital in Dover and Denville. I'm right in the area. \
  This could work out!!",13874,"BBCode","2009-03-30 10:04:45"
13880,1890,"It just might... \
\
Check out  The Folk Project (website from last email).\
We are centered around Morristown. We have a LARGE number\
of people who play. Many have one or more CDs out.\
There isn't that much jazz (yet - I'm trying to work on it). \
From your standpoint the interesting thing is our monthly\
\"Evening of Music\" parties at members homes. People get\
together with the purpose of playing. Focus is on Folk in the\
broadest sense. People are always looking for good drummers\,\
horn players\, etc. Frank and Hank are both long time members.\
\
--bob",13871,"BBCode","2009-03-30 10:26:43"
13881,135,"Bob\,\
\
How much would you charge for a bare-bones\, work-horse guitar built to Favino Specs (old school)? Like a \"Fav\" Nomade (without the bolt on neck)..\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",13829,"BBCode","2009-03-30 09:41:52"
13882,252,"I haven't built a Favino yet. I've measured a few\, but not enough to say that I fully understand the design. I may eventually build a Favino but I've put it on the back burner because there are a lot of guys making Favinos including JP so it sort of has taken a back seat. I'm not really set up to do bolt ons and spray finishes and such. I do things pretty old school - hide-glue and varnish kind of guy - so basically all I build are base models (well\, except if I use a piece of wood that costs a ton or tuners / tailpiece) So\, my base is $3\,500 or when they're in Europe - 3.000E.\
\
By the way\, this last Favino which sold for $10k - is not an indication of the fair market value of a 'good 'ol Favino' ... it was an unusually clean example of Favino's rarest model. I don't know who bought it - but likely it wasn't a gigging musician. With that price point my guess is that whomever bought it has \"Dr.\" or \"Esq.\" appended to their name. If you really want the old Favino sound - at this juncture - I'd have to say you're looking for an old Favino. In terms of modern builders - from a tone standpoint I'd say Rodrigo gets as close as I've heard\, but if you like Ted's guitar you're looking for that massive old Favino power at the same time. Ironically I think the closest modern guitar I've heard to matching both the tone and power of an old Favino is the F-hole design made by John Kinnard. It's a little cleaner sounding than an old Favino but I've played three of them now - two were good - one was a screamer - all three of them sounded vaguely old-Favinoesque. (a bit more modern but not that annoying syrupy tone - definitely clear and crisp) I think he's in the $4\,500 range though so it's sort of going in the wrong direction there - that's probably within $1\,000 of what you can get a good old Favino for if you're looking around with a sharp eye.\
\
You know - Michael has pretty good contacts in Europe. He brings these uber-instruments over here because he knows they'll sell in a heartbeat but I have to believe that if he put his feelers out for a working man's Favino with a big voice he could find one. Maybe ask him if he's interested in putting the word out over there and finding you one - or ask one of the European players you know. These guitars aren't impossible to find... just difficult ;-) but you're running in the right circles - Ted for that matter - I hear he's fairly well connnected over there.",13813,"BBCode","2009-03-30 11:26:12"
13884,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Here is the music sheet + another (one of the most swingy tunes by Brassens) \"Papa\, Maman\".\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",13884,"BBCode","2009-03-30 13:02:22"
13885,135,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
\
Did you ever own this guitar ? \
[url=http://gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=25&status_id=]http://gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=25&status_id=[/url]\
\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",13885,"BBCode","2009-03-30 18:12:37"
13886,1890,"It just might... \
\
Check out  The Folk Project (website from last email).\
We are centered around Morristown. We have a LARGE number\
of people who play. Many have one or more CDs out.\
There isn't that much jazz (yet - I'm trying to work on it). \
From your standpoint the interesting thing is our monthly\
\"Evening of Music\" parties at members homes. People get\
together with the purpose of playing. Focus is on Folk in the\
broadest sense. People are always looking for good drummers\,\
horn players\, etc. Frank and Hank are both long time members.\
\
--bob",13872,"BBCode","2009-03-30 10:26:43"
13887,135,"Hi Andreas\,\
\
\
Did you ever own this guitar ? \
[url=http://gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=25&status_id=]http://gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=25&status_id=[/url]\
\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",13887,"BBCode","2009-03-30 18:12:37"
13889,417,"[url]I'm working on a transcription of \"La Gitane\" and encountered a problem when it comes to the rhythm in the first bar (the beginning of the main phrase). Tchan-Tchou's playing on the 1960 recording is very free\, so I compared with Stochelo Rosenberg and Joscho Stephan\, as both play very accurate. \
\
I also have two transcriptions\, but I don't like their versions. \
\
So\, please Michael\, Dennis\, Andreas and all other folks on this forum vote for the most accurate version in the attached PDF-file. \
\
Thank you all! \
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4614]viewtopic.php?t=4614[/url][/url]",9765,"BBCode","2008-04-25 06:22:52"
13890,1833,"hey :D \
\
how is going with Gj?\
\
I am still practicing alot after 4-5 months...but really is dificult:)",13890,"BBCode","2009-03-31 01:00:19"
13892,1833,"hi\,in 3 days I go to France..\
\
Do you know if I could make any lesson with somebody?...\
\
 :lol:",13892,"BBCode","2009-03-31 01:27:57"
13893,311,"Nice! Are going to Paris? Do you speak french?\
Serge Krief is great\, I have his number somewhere... But you must speak french!\
\
Samy Daussat is another one...\
\
Otherwise go to as many concerts and jams as you can and ask some players to give you advice or lessons.\
\
Check out: \
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouche.php?page=agenda&date=2009-04-01]http://www.djangostation.com/jazzmanouc ... 2009-04-01[/url]\
\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Boeufs-et-concerts-reguliers-a\,291.html]http://www.djangostation.com/Boeufs-et- ... a\,291.html[/url]",13893,"BBCode","2009-03-31 01:41:49"
13896,125,"no\, never owned this one...my gypsy fire was blond.\
all the best\
a",13896,"BBCode","2009-03-30 23:00:17"
13898,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
Here is the music sheet + another (one of the most swingy tunes by Brassens) \"Papa\, Maman\".\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",13898,"BBCode","2009-03-30 13:02:22"
13899,40,"Francois- Merci! I really like the Je me suis tout petite tune have for a while and I will check out papa Maman when i get to a computer with speaker not my work computer. Thanks again man you're the best.\
Caleb",13884,"BBCode","2009-03-31 05:33:23"
13900,1833,"hey :D \
\
how is going with Gj?\
\
I am still practicing alot after 4-5 months...but really is dificult:)",13900,"BBCode","2009-03-31 01:00:19"
13901,1819,"Hi :D I have at this moment only little problems like downstroke on an arpeggio down at very fast speed\, but at the rest i don't have problems at all.\
\
And at improv\, I evolve in every days because I learn always Django solos...aprox 1 or 2 solos per day...\
\
Regards from Romania\, Pitesti :D\
\
Stefan.",13890,"BBCode","2009-03-31 06:07:40"
13903,1275,"Hi Pattery\,\
\
What do you want for your K and K pickup?\
\
Thanks - Dean",13903,"BBCode","2009-03-31 07:50:37"
13904,40,"Francois- Merci! I really like the Je me suis tout petite tune have for a while and I will check out papa Maman when i get to a computer with speaker not my work computer. Thanks again man you're the best.\
Caleb",13904,"BBCode","2009-03-31 05:33:23"
13905,563,"Just FYI\, my old Gitane was originally owned by Lou Reed guitarist Bob Quine (documentation comes with). I played a bunch of Bob's guitars after he died\, and this was my favorite. If you do a search on the forum and type in Quine\, it will take you to a thread where I posted pics. I have five other GJ guitars\, so it never gets played. I want it to find a good home. \
\
You mentioned playing a Dano. I have one\, too! It's the one they only made around 1967 called the Hornet. Mine is a Silvertone\, amp-in-case version and I just love it. Such cool guitars for so little money.\
\
Stephane Wrembel is in Maplewood. Not only is he the best GJ player in the US\, but he's a fantastic teacher. You don't have to have a lesson every week. I just would call him when I was ready. He can really help you get off on the right foot\, so you might want to check him out.",13905,"BBCode","2009-03-31 08:34:31"
13908,1819,"Hi :D I have at this moment only little problems like downstroke on an arpeggio down at very fast speed\, but at the rest i don't have problems at all.\
\
And at improv\, I evolve in every days because I learn always Django solos...aprox 1 or 2 solos per day...\
\
Regards from Romania\, Pitesti :D\
\
Stefan.",13908,"BBCode","2009-03-31 06:07:40"
13909,2028,"I was looking at SW's site... intresting. \
On your Dano... can you manage to get a decent 'Pompe out of it? Mine actually sounds pretty cool... maybe it's the small soundhole. \
  What are you looking for for the guitar?",13909,"BBCode","2009-03-31 08:53:29"
13910,563,"I would like to get $500 given the guitars history\, including a harshell case. A new one is $665. Most important to me is finding a good home\, best of all\, someone who is a fan of Bob's.\
\
I haven't tried the pompe on my Dano\, but I promise to have a go and send you a full report. \
\
If you have any friends who are Dano fans\, I am going to part with it as well. I am moving to Chicago soon\, from a big house here to a small condo\, and there is only room for so many. It will almost kill me to part with it\, as it is one of the rarest Danos out there\, but the wife is putting her foot down\, and even I can see there won't be room for all of them. \
\
Funny\, I love every guitar for something and it tears me up to ever part with them.\
\
Stephane is a great guy\, and an amazing teacher. You can't go wrong learning from him. His book\, \"Getting into Gypsy Jazz Guitar\" is as important as \"Gypsy  Picking\"\, in my view. I have his number if you ever want to contact him about lessons\, or you can send him an e-mail.",13905,"BBCode","2009-03-31 10:27:49"
13912,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
This \"Je m'suis fait tout p'tit\" song is one that I love. Ifyou listen to 'Royal Blue' by Sarane Ferret\, you will hear the same kind of little riff than in the song of Georges Brassens (exactly at 1:13 and 2:22).\
\
Best\
\
François Ravez",13884,"BBCode","2009-03-31 13:26:17"
13914,1833,"YEHA.....3/4/09 &#921; go to Paris :):) for 8 days :):)\
\
heheh&gt;.&gt;&gt;..\
\
unfortunately I do not speak french..only spanish \,english....hmhm...\
\
I will take my guitar with me too:)\
I really wanna make some lessons with somebody",13892,"BBCode","2009-03-31 02:11:32"
13917,311,"Serge only speaks french but I hear Samy Daussat speaks english.\
Ask around on the forum for his phone number or try to contact him through his myspace.\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/samydaussat]http://www.myspace.com/samydaussat[/url]\
There's a number there for bookings so maybe that could work...\
he plays around Paris a lot so if you can't reach him before you get there try to drop in at one of his gigs and ask for lessons.\
He has worked with Angelo Debarre and David Reinhardt to name a couple\, he learned from real gypsies and is supposed to be a great teacher.\
You can hear him playing here\, he starts a nice solo around 1:07\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wikaqgKXxJc[/youtube]\
\
\
Best of luck and have a nice trip!!",13893,"BBCode","2009-04-01 02:16:16"
13919,311,"I found this to contact Samy for lessons I hope it works!! \
\
Tel. 06.70.12.88.75 \
Mail : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:reinhardt.memory@caramail.com\">reinhardt.memory@caramail.com</a><!-- e -->",13919,"BBCode","2009-04-01 02:23:03"
13923,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
\
This \"Je m'suis fait tout p'tit\" song is one that I love. Ifyou listen to 'Royal Blue' by Sarane Ferret\, you will hear the same kind of little riff than in the song of Georges Brassens (exactly at 1:13 and 2:22).\
\
Best\
\
François Ravez",13898,"BBCode","2009-03-31 13:26:17"
13924,1856,"Sixty bucks\, I'll pay shipping. Feel free to pm or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shelnicky@hotmail.com\">shelnicky@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. I perform with the Red Rock Hot Club here in SLC Utah\, check out our website redrockhotclub.com. Thanks\, Pat",13924,"BBCode","2009-04-01 02:33:08"
13927,2028,"Funny\, Michael I'm doing the same thing\, but going the other way. I'm putting my house on the market and moving to San Antonio\, TX (Seems to be a LOAD of GJ down there!) and also going from my big house to a little condo. \
 Bottom line for me is: who can afford to live in NJ? And what am I getting for my money? \
  I'll look into seeing if I can scrape some cash together. I have a Selmer sax I'm selling\, so\, that might give me a nice quick wad of cash I can spend before I think about how I should be responsible and use it for other things. LOL But it sounds good\, and I'd like to see if we can do business here. \
  Meanwhile\, I am gong to send Stephane an e-mail and maybe see if I can catch him at the end of April. I'd love the opportunity. In addition to the opportunity to \"sit at the feet of a master\,\" in listening to his stuff\, \
  I get the impression this is a guy who\, fifty years from now\, if I say\, \"I had a few personal lessons with Stephane Wrembel!\" people will go \"Oooo!\" and \"Aaahhhh!\"",13909,"BBCode","2009-03-31 19:20:57"
13928,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
Whoopie! I'm looking forward to receiving it\, thank you for letting me know about it.\
Did you receive my check yet?\
\
Michael Hayes",13928,"BBCode","2009-04-01 05:59:05"
13929,563,"Stephane is amazing! There were times I was working on rhythm\, andd he would solo\, and I'd think\, \"Whoa! I'm playing a tune with Stephane Wrembel!\" I agree about the 50 years\, although I'm sure I'll have checked out by then...  Tell Stephane I sent you. I want to get back up there for a few more lessons before I move. He's a great person as well as a great teacher. \
\
San Antonio\, eh? My wife and I love the place. I've visited three times and always enjoy it. It's a place we like to go back to every so often. \
\
If you decide you want to take the Gitane for a spin\, maybe we could arrange back-to-back lessons with Stephane on a Saturday\, and I could bring it for you to try.",13905,"BBCode","2009-04-01 06:14:47"
13935,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
Yes\, I did miss the earlier message. I've bee at the Academy of Cardiology meeting...\
\
Glad to hear the check arrived.\
\
Yes\, please\, if you would send the information on the maple Selmer\, I'd be delighted. That is truly generous of you to have offered. Please do it at your leisure.\
\
I'm also looking forward to hearing the CDs. What a treasure trove.\
\
Than you very much\, Scot.\
\
Michael Hayes",13935,"BBCode","2009-04-01 07:34:17"
13936,2028,"that'd be great\, Michael. \
Funny... thinking about it\, I was like\, \"Oh great. Here I'll be\, an absolute\, neophyte beginner with a big old honking Ibanez dreadnaught and a half-assed Pompe going for me\, sitting with this near-ledgend\, going\, 'Plink plink plink\" and boring the hell out of him... now I have to practice more just so I feel worthy of taking a lesson to learn to do it right...\" \
  LOL\
 Yeah... sounds good. Let me see what my work sched is going to be like around the end of the month. \
\
  Thanks!",13909,"BBCode","2009-04-01 06:36:18"
13937,563,"Listen\, this might be a little pricey\, but you should consider going to Django in June. There are two ways to go: 1) Tuesday-Sunday Django Camp\, which is like a total immersion and really a great way to get to know the music and the players. No egos and everyone is really nice;  or 2) the weekend version\, which is just Saturday and Sunday and would serve as a cheaper\, brief intro. There are lots of bluegrass and other curious guys there\, so not everyone has a GJ guitar (but it's cooler if you do). There are jams daily and nightly and classes for the rawest beginners up to master classes. Check out [url=http://www.djangoinjune.com]www.djangoinjune.com[/url] if you are interested. This will be my fourth event and I would never miss it. There were 80+ attendees last year\, so it's a pretty good-sized event. Great concerts\, too!\
\
Stephane doesn't care if you are a beginner\, he just wants students who are serious and work hard. He usually does classes at D in J as well.",13905,"BBCode","2009-04-01 08:53:37"
13940,2028,"LOL I already blacked out the weekend days on my work schedule. I'm going.",13909,"BBCode","2009-04-01 08:56:40"
13942,954,"Greetings\, Scot:\
\
Thank you so much for having carefully packed and packaged the DG-250M and the bits. It arrived in perfect condition.\
\
A special thanks for all of the CDs. It's a special treat to have your Souvenir de Django - I'm looking forward to listening to them after work.\
\
Michael Hayes",13942,"BBCode","2009-04-01 12:28:45"
13943,1833,"thank you very much I already sent him an email...if does not reply fast..I ll try to call or send a msg via myspace.\
\
Take care :lol:",13943,"BBCode","2009-04-01 02:42:26"
13948,293,"20.00 plus shipping?",13948,"BBCode","2009-04-01 17:58:25"
13949,293,"Hey Craig\, \
Just make a reasonable offer and they'e yours.\
C",13948,"BBCode","2009-04-02 05:48:18"
13953,293,"exactly the same onesn as the picture you sent.  They are in perfect shape.  Excellent tuners.",13948,"BBCode","2009-04-02 07:26:42"
13957,293,"i do have the bushings.  That works for me.  Paypal is good or you can send me a check.  Whatever you like.\
Paypal acct is:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@sixmoremiles.com\">info@sixmoremiles.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
My home address is:\
\
charles miller\
902 president st.\
apt 3 \
brooklyn\, NY 11215\
\
Regards\,\
Charlie",13948,"BBCode","2009-04-02 07:41:49"
13961,293,"will send them out asap.\
thnx!",13948,"BBCode","2009-04-02 08:27:31"
13965,563,"Sorry for the delay in replying\, but \"Cool\"! I'll see you there if not before. Just ask for the guy with the single malts. Andrew will know exactly who you mean. \
\
And please let me know if you decide about the D-500. I'd be happy to try to meet you half way if you want to try it out.\
\
And I want to say you have exactly the right approach: learn rhythm first. I wish I had done more of that when I began.",13905,"BBCode","2009-04-03 08:40:21"
13970,2028,"Wel\, honestly\, I like rhythm btter than lead. I don't need to steer\, I like being the engine. \
  Man\, you're a Scotch guy too? Good God\, dude\, hoiw have we not met?? \
LOL",13909,"BBCode","2009-04-03 09:24:37"
13971,563,"We probably have and were too drunk to remember! I go to Whisky fest every year\, although I missed this past one. Have you ever been to it? Great event\, but don't plan on driving afterward. \
\
I usually bring the bar for Django in June late night jams. I'll be pretty burnt out by the time you get there on Friday\, but I am sure there will be some quality single malts left. Andrew will be able to direct you.  8)",13905,"BBCode","2009-04-03 12:13:45"
13973,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
I have posed a public \"thank you\" in the Classified section of the forum so that others will know what it was like doing business with you. You're first class.\
\
I have listened to the Musettes CD\, and am completely delighted to have it. The playing is splendid. It's a form of our music that doesn't get enough attention\, and your album is a great treat. I very much like your rhythm playing.\
\
I've been re-assembling the guitar\, to the way I like it (we all have preferences) and it coming along very nicely. I've got the intonation spot on. Tonight I'll start the shimming process to finish the job.\
\
Many thanks\, Scot.\
\
Michael Hayes",13973,"BBCode","2009-04-03 10:21:30"
13976,442,"Hey Bob\,\
Josh from Babik here.  Hope you're well.\
Wondering if you're headed to Django in June this year?\
Not sure if I will be attending yet.\
Can you send me your contact info?\
I have some questions about a guitar commission.\
Thanks.\
You can find me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bookbabik@gmail.com\">bookbabik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
or \
716-570-5401",13976,"BBCode","2009-04-04 14:05:00"
13977,178,"email me off group here w/ your email and snail mail address and I'll send you a care package of fake books that will make you soil yourself...\
25+ all on a DVD in pdf...\
Just let me know if your interested... \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:akkibben@cox.net\">akkibben@cox.net</a><!-- e -->\
Keep it under your hat\, please.",13977,"BBCode","2009-04-05 09:56:26"
13978,178,"Hello Harry\,\
\
Don't post much anymore and saw your post regarding Nolan Gig Book.\
Hey! I have around 30 fake books all on DVD pdf that I will send you if you like. \
email me your off group email address and snail mail address and I'll send it to you.\
Keep it under your hat if you would\, please.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:akkibben@cox.net\">akkibben@cox.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Allin\
Tucson\
\
aka \"Flaco\"\
\
Here is my old band HCoTucson fake book to keep you occupied...",13978,"BBCode","2009-04-05 10:12:46"
13980,726,"Hi Tommaso\, my name is Doug Martin\, I am coming to Rome this year in July. It would be nice to meet you and others in Rome playing gypsy jazz. \
\
I read you have a Lulo Reinhardt model guitar? I play with Lulo in the Latin Swing Quartet. I also used to work for Saga before. I didn't design the Lulo model but I developed and designed the Dorado Schmitt model. I don't work for Saga anymore though.\
\
Anyway\, maybe we can jam this summer. All the best\,\
\
Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13980,"BBCode","2009-03-17 10:23:09"
13981,726,"Hi Tommaso\, my name is Doug Martin\, I am coming to Rome this year in July. It would be nice to meet you and others in Rome playing gypsy jazz. \
\
I read you have a Lulo Reinhardt model guitar? I play with Lulo in the Latin Swing Quartet. I also used to work for Saga before. I didn't design the Lulo model but I developed and designed the Dorado Schmitt model. I don't work for Saga anymore though.\
\
Anyway\, maybe we can jam this summer. All the best\,\
\
Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13981,"BBCode","2009-03-17 10:16:00"
13982,726,"Hi Tommaso\, my name is Doug Martin\, I am coming to Rome this year in July. It would be nice to meet you and others in Rome playing gypsy jazz. \
\
I read you have a Lulo Reinhardt model guitar? I play with Lulo in the Latin Swing Quartet. I also used to work for Saga before. I didn't design the Lulo model but I developed and designed the Dorado Schmitt model. I don't work for Saga anymore though.\
\
Anyway\, maybe we can jam this summer. All the best\,\
\
Doug\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]",13981,"BBCode","2009-03-17 10:15:11"
13983,591,"Hi Doug\,\
sorry for delay in answering to your post\, but lately I haven't logged in.\
Anyway. I am very honoured that you have invited me to jam with you.\
But usually\, by the end of june\, we move to our sea chalet in South of Italy for our summer holidays \, and we get back to Rome only at the beginning of the school year(september). Furthermore I want to say that I am not a professional guitarist\, and my technics is not at your level. I continue to study but\, as you know\, here we don't have teachers so I study on DVDs and books with some difficulty.\
I am very interested in the Saga Dorado model guitar\, but I can't find many information. How does it sound? Is it commercially available in Europe? What about this guitar?(quality\,technical data\, photos\,price\,etc.).\
And what is your opinion on the Gitane Lulo Reinhardt model?\
BTW I have seen your videos: your playing is great!\
All the best\,\
Tommaso",13706,"BBCode","2009-04-07 05:28:33"
13984,846,"Hi CalebFSU\,\
\
My name is Yuta. Located in Australia. \
\
Are you still looking for Stimer pick up?\
\
I am thinking of selling mine because I sold my selmer style guitar to someone and I don't think I am going to buy another one soon.\
\
Would you be interested in Stimer ST51? I know you are looking for 48 but just in case..\
\
I would sell it for $USD150 +shipping\
\
\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
\
Cheers\
Yuta",13984,"BBCode","2009-04-07 05:36:04"
13986,846,"Hi ibradbur\,\
\
My name is Yuta. Located in Australia.\
\
Are you still looking for Stimer pick up?\
\
I am thinking of selling mine because I sold my selmer style guitar to someone and I don't think I am going to buy another one soon.\
\
Would you be interested in Stimer ST51? I know you are looking for 48 but just in case..\
\
Not sure if ST51 is suitable for D-hole though...\
\
I would sell it for $USD150 +shipping\
\
\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
\
Cheers\
Yuta",13986,"BBCode","2009-04-07 05:39:20"
13987,1737,"Hi\, \
\
sorry I'm not interested\, I currently have both models..\
\
Thanks for the offer.\
\
Ian",13987,"BBCode","2009-04-07 06:09:05"
13989,846,"Hi CalebFSU\,\
\
My name is Yuta. Located in Australia. \
\
Are you still looking for Stimer pick up?\
\
I am thinking of selling mine because I sold my selmer style guitar to someone and I don't think I am going to buy another one soon.\
\
Would you be interested in Stimer ST51? I know you are looking for 48 but just in case..\
\
I would sell it for $USD150 +shipping\
\
\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
\
Cheers\
Yuta",13986,"BBCode","2009-04-07 05:36:04"
13990,40,"Yuta- Thanks for looking out. I already bought a 48. I wish you luck on selling your 51 if I had the extra scratch I would certainly order it\, but if you put it up for sale here I am sure it will sell! \
Thanks again \
Caleb",13984,"BBCode","2009-04-07 07:13:21"
13991,40,"Yuta- Thanks for looking out. I already bought a 48. I wish you luck on selling your 51 if I had the extra scratch I would certainly order it\, but if you put it up for sale here I am sure it will sell! \
Thanks again \
Caleb",13991,"BBCode","2009-04-07 07:13:21"
13992,591,"Hi Doug\,\
sorry for delay in answering to your post\, but lately I haven't logged in.\
Anyway. I am very honoured that you have invited me to jam with you.\
But usually\, by the end of june\, we move to our sea chalet in South of Italy for our summer holidays \, and we get back to Rome only at the beginning of the school year(september). Furthermore I want to say that I am not a professional guitarist\, and my technics is not at your level. I continue to study but\, as you know\, here we don't have teachers so I study on DVDs and books with some difficulty.\
I am very interested in the Saga Dorado model guitar\, but I can't find many information. How does it sound? Is it commercially available in Europe? What about this guitar?(quality\,technical data\, photos\,price\,etc.).\
And what is your opinion on the Gitane Lulo Reinhardt model?\
BTW I have seen your videos: your playing is great!\
All the best\,\
Tommaso",13992,"BBCode","2009-04-07 05:28:33"
13994,620,"Serge\,\
\
Is this guitar now made entirely in France? I am somewhat interested but do not want a guitar that has any Asian parts. I've already got one Asian-built guitar (a Manouche) and am looking for a completely French model.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ben Robertson",13994,"BBCode","2009-04-11 18:40:21"
13995,726,"Hi Bob I have a question I was wondering what your thought is on this. The Favino I've been playing\, which was built for me\, is an amazing guitar and I LOVE it. Only problem is the next width (not depth) is a bit much for me. I have small hands and playing this guitar for a year now I have developed some hand problems in the left hand. I had a Park guitar before with a narrower FB and as a backup guitar I have one of the Gitane Jorgenson tuxedo guitars with a narrower neck. It's MUCH easier on my hands and I can play better and it's not painful. The wider neck of the Favino is a bit much for me. \
\
If a customer asked a luthier (in this case Favino) to modify the neck on a guitar so it were a bit narrower would that be crazy to ask? Of course I'd be willing to pay whatever he wants to modify it and I imagine he'd most likely want to take the neck off to do it. It's no easy task to take the neck off and narrow it on each side then make a new string guide and new bridge as well.\
\
I know it's not uncommon for violinists to have the necks modified or \"reshaped\" a bit on even extremely expensive high end violins. I never heard of this in the guitar world. I would love it if the neck could be narrowed a bit. I love the thickness but it's a bit wide and painful for my hands.\
\
What's your opinion on this? Do you think Favino would cringe at this idea? I don't by any means want to stop playing this guitar\, I love it but it's really causing me problems in my left hand.\
\
Your insight is appreciated and please take your time. \
\
Thanks\, Doug",13995,"BBCode","2009-04-10 18:38:02"
13996,252,"Well - it depends on a few things. Let me take a look at it when you come out.\
\
In general\, you're right - the neck would need to come off to do a narrowing right. The fretboard is likely a loss if he binds his fretboards - if it's open sided I supposed he could just trim it. It depends on what he uses for finish how easy that would be to do. Varnishes & polymers bond by physical adhesion and are hard(er) to repair than lacquers / shellacs which \"burn\" into each successive coat (no witness lines etc). It's a D-hole so likely re-establishing the center line on the guitar a little to the treble side will not be terribly visible. (moving the center line on a petit is way visible) Reshaping the neck is ironically the easiest part.\
\
But it depends on what's really going on. You can make a wider neck play easier without a lot of fuss by increasing the radius on the fretboard\, by easing the corners of the fretboard\, by tuning the relief (most GJ players have way too much relief in the neck and it kills playability mid fretboard). So that's the 'not too hard' stuff. Basically it's a re-fret with hot-sauce.\
\
With a moderate amount of effort you can modify the profile of the neck. I did one with an asymetrical C after a 1978 L5C neck that just killed. Hold your left hand up and make a \"C\" with it and you'll see that your \"C\" is really more nautilus shaped than round - the better the neck fits your hand's profile\, the easier reaches and thumbovers become.\
\
That's my take on it. When you get out here let's talk about what hurts you about the neck. It may not be a full taper. I don't know what JP is doing these days\, but fretboard widths are pretty standard  so it might just be profile. I don't know if you've played Dorado Schmitt's Castellucia (the one everyone thinks is a D-hole Busato) but he had the neck slimmed after he broke his hand - I don't think it was narrowed - just profiled.",10031,"BBCode","2009-04-12 02:34:17"
14002,726,"Hi Bob\, thanks for your insight. I was thinking of using the Gitane for the tour with Jessica but if you're coming out to the Portland show I'll just bring the Favino. \
\
The fingerboard does not have binding so no worry there. I know what you mean about the shoulders being brought down to more of a C (or V) shape. In general I like the thickness but perhaps it may be a matter of the shoulders being brought down a bit like you said. If I see you in Portland you can check out the guitar and see what you think. I'll have to measure the width and string spacing to be exactly sure of what I'm working with here.\
\
I haven't seen Dorado's old Castaluccia (except on video). I am not surprised he wanted the neck profile brought down a bit. When I met with him to design his Gitane model he wanted the ultra thin Gitane neck profile but I didn't know until later he broke his hand before. \
\
Thanks again for your insight. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Portland. Also if you have any guitars around you think I might find interesting I'd love to see one.\
\
See you soon\,\
\
Doug (650) 438-9828 CELL",13995,"BBCode","2009-04-12 12:02:19"
14006,1999,"I can assure you that this guitar hasn't any outside-european part. Wood usually comes from spain or germany\, and the guitar is handcrafted in France or Spain\, because I've got two workshops. Even the tuning keys are made in Montauban\, France. If you really want a gypsy guitar made in France only\, you can have it. You just have to tell it to the webmaster of my website when you buy it\, and he'll know which guitar to send you. I'll pass him the word.\
Regards !",13868,"BBCode","2009-04-13 01:49:48"
14007,620,"Hi Serge\,\
\
Thanks for the quick response. That is reassuring. I'm not so concerned about a guitar being built in Spain as opposed to France\, because I'm sure the workmanship would be equally good. I just wanted to make sure there were no Asian parts involved. \
\
I know some of the history of Gallato guitars\, especially that production went to Asia after Geronimo left to start his own shop. It's good to know that you have gone back to producing instruments in Europe. I'm actually talking to Norman Ort at gypsyguitar.de.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben",13994,"BBCode","2009-04-13 03:28:47"
14012,1999,"Hi.\
\
To be honest\, the problem with Geronimo wasn't because we wanted to move the production of the RS1939 to asia\, but because we started making some other guitars with asian people. No RS1939 has ever been made is asia by now\, and I don't want to. It's the Gallato 6P and 7P that are made there\, and who caused problem with the spanish luthier that used to be a friend of mine.\
\
Anyway\, I thank you for your interest.\
Take care.",13868,"BBCode","2009-04-14 00:19:05"
14013,620,"Hi Serge\,\
\
Thanks for all the information you have provided. It's unfortunate that things did not work out with Geronimo\, but it's good to know that the 1939 is all European - French versus Spanish is less of a concern.\
\
You'll be pleased to know that I have been talking with Norman Ort about purchasing a 1939 from him\, and we seem to be pretty close to closing the deal. I currently own a beautiful custom order Dell'Arte Anouman (short scale 14 fret D hole\, with maple back and sides)\, and a Manouche Modele Jazz\, which is OK as Asian guitars go. I love the Dell'Arte\, but I'm looking for a guitar with that \"French\" sound\, and Norman assures me the 1939 has it.\
\
Thanks again - I'll let you know how things work out.\
\
You can check out my band's page at [url]http://www.myspace.com/swingology[/url]\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ben Robertson\
Windsor\, Nova Scotia",13994,"BBCode","2009-04-14 02:46:30"
14016,1999,"Dear klaatu\,\
\
Your band has really great gypsy songs.\
All I can do is hoping you'll purchase a RS1939\, and then I'll see with my webmaster if there's a way we can put a link to your MySpace page\, or write an article about your band in our blog (in french).\
\
Regards.",13868,"BBCode","2009-04-14 03:00:53"
14017,620,"That would be great\, Serge. We would certainly appreciate any promotion through your Web site and would be pleased to do the same for you. I'll keep you informed on my progress with Norman. We should be closing the deal today\, if all goes well.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben",13994,"BBCode","2009-04-14 03:10:45"
14022,311,"Hello\,\
Which Fapy records are you looking for?\
I might be able to help you...",14022,"BBCode","2009-04-16 19:25:18"
14024,311,"Hey Flaco\,\
Sorry for the late reply I hadn't noticed your message until now.\
I have some of the jazz real books that my brother downloaded but I would love to get any more especially gypsy jazz stuff. My email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks man!",13978,"BBCode","2009-04-16 19:29:36"
14026,1109,"would like to play with you.\
I live in Zürich.\
Bon swing\
Andy",11842,"BBCode","2009-04-17 01:25:11"
14028,1942,"Hello Thojo\,\
I have a lot of gypsy cds that I'm selling my private collection.\
A lot of out of print stuff is on CDR.   Please send me a list of what your\
looking for and I will send you reasonable prices.  I have most of Fapy's\
stuff on CDR complete albums with play list are about $7.00 each.\
Please e-mail me privately at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dandj116@gmail.com\">dandj116@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I do not reply on the forum.\
Cheers\, Dan",14028,"BBCode","2009-04-17 09:07:20"
14029,1109,"would like to play with you.\
I live in Zürich.\
Bon swing\
Andy",5110,"BBCode","2009-04-17 01:25:11"
14032,1762,"Hi Dennis!\
\
I sended a question about gypsy picking to the forum related to it. If you got time could you post a comment to it.\
\
regards Mikko",14032,"BBCode","2009-04-18 06:43:57"
14034,118,"Hey Phil\,\
\
Would you be interested in trading a copy of Gipsy Jazz Nucléaire for something?  Not sure what you're into\, but my collection is pretty well stocked with a lot of rarities...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14034,"BBCode","2009-04-18 11:11:54"
14035,230,"Hey Jack - good to hear from you...I think we've traded in the past and I'm happy to do it again.  You're Jack from up there in the NE US correct?\
\
I have loads of stuff which is also hard to find\, or out of print\, I also just came by a a nice used copy of \"Swing\" the soundtrack to the Gatliff film...it'd only been available in Europe previously and so I'm glad I found that. So if you're interested in that also\, let me know?\
\
let me have an address for you and I'll pop it in the mail.\
\
You can email me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",14035,"BBCode","2009-04-18 12:56:09"
14037,311,"Hey man\,\
That Django fake book you posted is great\, thanks a lot!\
\
I'm interested in whatever else you have\, I have a lot of Manouche CD's if you're looking for something...\
\
Thanks.\
Enrique",13978,"BBCode","2009-04-19 00:16:06"
14040,62,"if you still have the gypsy picking book i'll buy it from you. let me know.please.",14040,"BBCode","2009-04-19 11:29:32"
14041,62,"if you still have the gypsy picking book i'll buy it from you. let me know.please.",14041,"BBCode","2009-04-19 11:29:32"
14042,178,"I sure don't...\
Sorry...\
I do have Gypsy Rhythm still for sale...",14040,"BBCode","2009-04-19 11:49:16"
14043,1776,"Hey did you ever sell that pickup? Im in the market. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bmulleda@gmail.com\">bmulleda@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14043,"BBCode","2009-04-19 14:25:57"
14045,337,"Hello Craig\,\
\
I would love to have this guitar. I got a chance to play it at Django in June 2 years ago\, and have always really really admired it. It would take me a couple days to transfer the money to my paypal account\, but I would be happy to pay the 3\,400 in full if the guitar is still available. I promise it would be going to a good home and getting lots of play on gigs\, Jams\, and hopefully some recordings soon. Please let me know if the Dupont is still available\, and I will send the cash as soon as it posts in my Paypal account. Thank you for your time and have a good night.\
\
-Jack\
\
P.S.\
Still digging the Banjo-guitar. It' been a big hit with the trad. Jazz guys in Boston.[/b]",14045,"BBCode","2009-04-19 10:43:31"
14046,131,"Jack\, \
\
Hey\, you're getting to be a regular customer!  The MD50B is still available and I've put it on hold for you.   Regards payment\, if it is going to take a couple days for Paypal\, why not just send me a check.   I'll assume the check is good and ship the guitar as soon as I get the check.  Saves me having to get the money back out of Paypal.  \
\
Feel free to call me at 410-326-2166 x-110 if you'd like to talk details.  \
\
Let's switch over to regular email.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.   I sent this same basic message to your gmail account.   \
\
Craig",14046,"BBCode","2009-04-20 07:11:06"
14048,135,"Michael\,\
\
I sent out the guitar this morning. Please let me know when it arrives.\
\
Also\, I tried to email this info to you\, but the message kept getting bounced.\
\
Best\,\
Alex\
\
\
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14052,135,"Yes\, $5000- I want to be able to be able [i]at least[/i] make enough to afford the standard Dupont model if need be..\
\
Yeah\, I sent it to the <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@djangobooks.com\">info@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e --> address\, and it got bounced.\
\
Thanks\
\
Alex",14048,"BBCode","2009-04-20 07:46:07"
14059,726,"Hi Bob!\
\
Will you come to our show at Tony Starlight's tuesday night? I was jamming with Michael here in Seattle and he mentioned you had some super guitar that you made that was amazing and that I should check out. I guess you brought it to Django in June one time. Any chance I can check it out while I'm in portland? \
\
I hope to catch you while were in town! \
Doug 650-438-9828",13995,"BBCode","2009-04-20 14:25:56"
14060,1667,":D \
\
Hoi Andy\
\
Ich bin das.\
\
Herzliche Grüsse\
\
Bruno\
(Phantas Manouche)",11842,"BBCode","2009-04-20 23:22:51"
14062,9,"Hi Miles...this was drop shipped. I'll send you a tracking # when I get it from the warehouse.\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",14062,"BBCode","2009-04-21 10:29:36"
14068,2054,"Hello\, is this amp still for sale?",14068,"BBCode","2009-04-22 09:19:50"
14069,1776,"HEY DUDE-did you sell the pickup yet? I'm in the market. RSVP",14069,"BBCode","2009-04-22 11:04:22"
14071,1543,"Hi Kevin - it's been a long time! I just checked into the forum here and wondered if you'd ever had a chance to lay down the Snowflake Waltz backing track. Maybe I missed it and it's in the vast expanse of the DjangoBooks forum - somewhere...\
\
I hope you are well. Please let me know!\
\
Cheers\,\
Mike",9890,"BBCode","2009-04-22 14:05:33"
14072,2054,"Hello\, is this amp still for sale?",14072,"BBCode","2009-04-22 09:19:50"
14073,766,"I'm sorry no\, I just let it go this weekend. I'm need to remove that post. Those are great sounding amps.\
\
I have an AER Alpha in excellent shape that I need to sell if you are interested.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jason",14068,"BBCode","2009-04-22 15:40:44"
14074,766,"I'm sorry no\, I just let it go this weekend. I'm need to remove that post. Those are great sounding amps.\
\
I have an AER Alpha in excellent shape that I need to sell if you are interested.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jason",14074,"BBCode","2009-04-22 15:40:44"
14075,1776,"HEY DUDE-did you sell the pickup yet? I'm in the market. RSVP",14075,"BBCode","2009-04-22 11:04:22"
14076,1910,"No not sold yet. Let me know what you'd like to do",14069,"BBCode","2009-04-22 18:20:43"
14077,1776,"Hey did you ever sell that pickup? Im in the market. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bmulleda@gmail.com\">bmulleda@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14077,"BBCode","2009-04-19 14:25:57"
14078,1910,"Still for sale. Thanks for inquiry!",14043,"BBCode","2009-04-22 18:21:25"
14081,1910,"Sorry for 3 month delay = major mail problems.\
\
My opinion is that all acoustic amplification for recording works pretty well in quitet studio environment. In live performance it all depends on what you have - someone working the panel is the best option.\
\
This pickup sounds good as long as the volume is not too high. Also you need to consider the height of action ... the pickup sensor sits under the bridge\, maybe 1/16th inch is added to the height.\
\
Hope that helps",14081,"BBCode","2009-04-22 18:44:59"
14082,62,"thanks for your speedy reply\, but gypsy picking is what my fat little fingers need.",14040,"BBCode","2009-04-22 20:45:42"
14083,1910,"Still for sale. Thanks for inquiry!",14083,"BBCode","2009-04-22 18:21:25"
14084,1910,"No not sold yet. Let me know what you'd like to do",14084,"BBCode","2009-04-22 18:20:43"
14085,62,"thanks for your speedy reply\, but gypsy picking is what my fat little fingers need.",14041,"BBCode","2009-04-22 20:45:42"
14086,1776,"As long as it's working right\, I'll take it....need it soon for gigs let's expedite. Hit me back: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bmulleda@gmail.com\">bmulleda@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or 518 462 1145 BERNIE",14069,"BBCode","2009-04-23 05:08:19"
14087,1275,"Hello Fredo\,  I am interested in the 251 and am in New York\, USA.  Since I do not know you\, I wondered if you could put this guitar on ebay so that I could feel safe buying this guitar?  If not any other ideas?\
\
Thanks\
\
dean\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14087,"BBCode","2009-04-23 05:17:17"
14089,1776,"As long as it's working right\, I'll take it....need it soon for gigs let's expedite. Hit me back: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bmulleda@gmail.com\">bmulleda@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or 518 462 1145 BERNIE",14075,"BBCode","2009-04-23 05:08:19"
14091,2053,"Hi dean\,\
First of all\, sorry for my english\, I could write in french or spanish\, but in english it's hard for me !!\
I can put the guitar on ebay store\, no problem\, it will be better for you (and then for me)\, and I've got a very good profile on ebay. But we have to see before for the costs (shipping and ebay cost). Another problem is for send the guitar\, I haven't got any case. Last year\, I sold a guitar to somebody in Barcelona (spain) and I bought before for him a case (in thomman online shop) and I send the guitar with this case. If you got another idea\, I'm interested.\
I hope you understand it all.\
Fred\
[url=http://feedback.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=defrey_fr&ftab=AllFeedback]my ebay profile[/url]",14091,"BBCode","2009-04-23 07:17:48"
14092,620,"Hi Jarmo\,\
\
Thanks for the info.",12617,"BBCode","2009-04-23 13:24:55"
14105,2054,"Is the tuxedo still for sale?",14105,"BBCode","2009-04-24 06:12:03"
14106,2054,"Do you still have that schertler unico?",14106,"BBCode","2009-04-24 06:08:21"
14107,4,"No. The post reads \"Sold\" under the description.",14107,"BBCode","2009-04-24 06:34:14"
14109,2054,"Is the tuxedo still for sale?",14109,"BBCode","2009-04-24 06:12:03"
14110,1983,"Sorry\, sold it",14105,"BBCode","2009-04-24 07:13:10"
14111,1983,"Sorry\, sold it",14111,"BBCode","2009-04-24 07:13:10"
14113,1275,"Bonjour Fredo\,\
\
Your english is good!!  I would love to purchase the guitar however by the time we add fees\, shipping and a case\, it may be closer to 800 euros so unfortunately I must decline.  Thank you for your consideration. \
\
I don't know any french but have used the internet to translate.\
\
Votre anglais est bon. Je voudrais acheter la guitare cependant avant que nous ajoutions les honoraires\, expédition et un cas\, il peux être plus près de 800 euros tellement malheureusement que je dois refuser. Merci de votre considération.",14087,"BBCode","2009-04-24 08:52:13"
14116,2053,"Dean\, \
Thanks for what you say about my English !\
I don't find the same price\, you can have a case for 60 euros in thomman and the shipping costs are less than 100 euros.\
I think we can say between 650 and 700 euros.\
\
Fred",14091,"BBCode","2009-04-24 09:24:26"
14117,1571,"Gary\, I nearly replied to this not reaising it was you\, what a wazzak.\
\
Anyhoo\, have you got those photos taken by the builder guy ?\
My other email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alan@crookedpinky.co.uk\">alan@crookedpinky.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you send them I'll add them to the website.\
And what size shoe do you take ? \
\
Cheers\
Alan",14117,"BBCode","2009-04-24 11:45:17"
14118,1571,"Gary\, I nearly replied to this not reaising it was you\, what a wazzak.\
\
Anyhoo\, have you got those photos taken by the builder guy ?\
My other email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alan@crookedpinky.co.uk\">alan@crookedpinky.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you send them I'll add them to the website.\
And what size shoe do you take ? \
\
Cheers\
Alan",14118,"BBCode","2009-04-24 11:45:17"
14119,1762,"Moi!\
\
Kiitos kommentoinneistasi gypsy picking kysymykseeni!\
\
Välillä tuntuu\, että näissä foorumeissa mennään itse asian ohi ja yritetään osoittaa omaa tietämystä enemmän kuin pureutua oikeasti asiaan ja rakentaa kehittävää ajatusketjua. Se on hieman turhauttavaa\, kun on kuitenkin jossain määrin perusjutut hansikkaassa ja on soitellut monenlaista\, niin silti saa aina selitellä.(tämä palaute ei koske sinua)\
\
Laitoin vastaukseni mustalaiskapriisipikaukseen.\
\
Terv. Mikko\
\
P.S. Pio kävi kuuntelemassa youtube-näytteeni ja piti niistä. Annoin hänelle puhelinnumeroni(ehkä jo kuitenkin toinen kerta)\, kun hän sitä kyseli ja yritettäisiin tavata taas kolmestaan kun hän seuraavaksi vierailee Suomessa.",14119,"BBCode","2009-04-24 13:05:42"
14120,1833,"HI..how are you?\
\
&#921; Put a little video to see.\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67xkXYXVvSk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67xkXYXVvSk[/url]\
A little bit differnet style but ok...:)\
Hope to have little progress..:)",14120,"BBCode","2009-04-24 03:10:03"
14122,2054,"Did you get it from djangobooks? Has it been setup/upgraded at all? Thanks.",14122,"BBCode","2009-04-25 19:09:02"
14123,1737,"Hey\,  I got it new from Musicians Friend 1.5 years ago. It has the newer type bridge which sounds pretty good\, so I didn't bother upgrading.  The guitar is pretty much new.  If you're interested\, let me know. Ian",14123,"BBCode","2009-04-26 08:06:35"
14125,203,"Hi Claudio\,\
\
Here is an interesting piece for 2 violins that I found. I thought it mightterest you.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",14125,"BBCode","2009-04-26 12:43:31"
14126,203,"Hi Claudio\,\
\
Here is an interesting piece for 2 violins that I found. I thought it mightterest you.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",14126,"BBCode","2009-04-26 12:43:31"
14127,273,"Hi Francois! \
A lot thank you for thinking about me\, this is very nice! \
All the best for you!\
\
Claudio",14125,"BBCode","2009-04-26 15:35:16"
14129,1762,"Moi!\
\
Kiitos kommentoinneistasi gypsy picking kysymykseeni!\
\
Välillä tuntuu\, että näissä foorumeissa mennään itse asian ohi ja yritetään osoittaa omaa tietämystä enemmän kuin pureutua oikeasti asiaan ja rakentaa kehittävää ajatusketjua. Se on hieman turhauttavaa\, kun on kuitenkin jossain määrin perusjutut hansikkaassa ja on soitellut monenlaista\, niin silti saa aina selitellä.(tämä palaute ei koske sinua)\
\
Laitoin vastaukseni mustalaiskapriisipikaukseen.\
\
Terv. Mikko\
\
P.S. Pio kävi kuuntelemassa youtube-näytteeni ja piti niistä. Annoin hänelle puhelinnumeroni(ehkä jo kuitenkin toinen kerta)\, kun hän sitä kyseli ja yritettäisiin tavata taas kolmestaan kun hän seuraavaksi vierailee Suomessa.",14129,"BBCode","2009-04-24 13:05:42"
14130,2043,"I wouldnt be at all surprised if your guitar has been sold by now\, but i thought i would check.\
\
I am sorry to be so miserly\, but would you even consider an offer of 600(plus shipping of course)?\
\
i would certainly understand if you laughed that offer out of the door\, but i didnt want to let this go by without even asking.\
\
if you are at all interested\, post some pictures?\
\
Thanks",14130,"BBCode","2009-04-26 21:23:55"
14131,1737,"Hey\,\
\
I might consider meeting you half way at 685 USD.  If that's possible\, let me know and I'll post pictures this evening. But its pretty much new as I said.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",14131,"BBCode","2009-04-27 05:40:46"
14134,2043,"that is still a great deal\, but let me think about it (and see if i can scrape the funds together). Good luck selling it otherwise\, and if\, with luck on my part\,it is still available when i can afford it i will get back to you.\
\
\
Thanks\
\
Ian",14130,"BBCode","2009-04-27 07:28:13"
14136,1509,"Hey there\,\
\
I'm in Central NJ and I'm also trying to play this style on guitar.  Drop me a line if you want to jam sometime.\
\
Alex",14136,"BBCode","2009-04-27 11:01:55"
14137,273,"Hi Francois! \
A lot thank you for thinking about me\, this is very nice! \
All the best for you!\
\
Claudio",14137,"BBCode","2009-04-26 15:35:16"
14138,1509,"Hey there\,\
\
I'm in Central NJ and I'm also trying to play this style on guitar.  Drop me a line if you want to jam sometime.\
\
Alex",14138,"BBCode","2009-04-27 11:01:55"
14139,311,"Hi Dimitris\,\
Did you end up taking those lessons in Paris?\
Your vid is ok\, right hand looks fine\, but what i really like to see is some traditional jazz manouche like last time to see how much progress you have made with that.\
\
Best",14139,"BBCode","2009-04-27 19:19:44"
14143,95,"Sorry I missed your call today. Here is my cell number 253.208.4034 Try again tomorrow or I'll give you a call when I get a sec.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14143,"BBCode","2009-04-27 20:34:43"
14149,726,"Hi there! I teach gypsy jazz in the Bay Area\, normally in the San Mateo area but I can be mobile as well. Check out my website and myspace for more info on me and my background. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. If you're interested you can email me directly at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:doug@dougmartinguitar.com\">doug@dougmartinguitar.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
All the best!\
\
Website: [url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]\
\
Myspace: [url=http://www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist]www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist[/url]",14149,"BBCode","2009-04-29 23:15:40"
14150,726,"Hi there! I teach gypsy jazz in the Bay Area\, normally in the San Mateo area but I can be mobile as well. Check out my website and myspace for more info on me and my background. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. If you're interested you can email me directly at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:doug@dougmartinguitar.com\">doug@dougmartinguitar.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
All the best!\
\
Website: [url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]\
\
Myspace: [url=http://www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist]www.myspace.com/dougmartinguitarist[/url]",14150,"BBCode","2009-04-29 23:15:40"
14151,1833,"Hello.\
I ll play a traditional GJ song ...\
\
Furthermore \, My visit in Paris was really wonderful.I saw 4 live GJ concerts plus  Angelo Debarre..:)and I had a lessons with Sammy Daussat.\
This guy is really good person and very nice guitar musician as far as  I understood.\
I saw him playing Live at night bar and was beautiful:)\
\
I also bought some vinils of Django :)\
\
The night i saw him playing live he called my to play with him :).\
\
hehe...we played Minor Swing\
here is the video :) :oops:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iZS9L3BBTw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iZS9L3BBTw[/url]",14120,"BBCode","2009-04-28 00:02:37"
14153,311,"Hi Michael\,\
Good to hear from you. The swine flu is scary but i'm now in the country side with my parents and we're all well. I'm leaving for Paris/Samois in about a month if things don't get crazy.\
\
Yes\, I remember that D-hole Busato\, loved it. I think it was my favorite of the 3 i played\, the black one was pretty dead sounding and there was an oval that although cool didnt impress me much\, Michael H tried it a bit later and he thought it kinda sucked. But the blonde one I thought had a very good sound and feel and it's in good condition\, don't know if I'd spend what it costs but I definitely liked it.\
\
I would be very interested in your opinion of the various guitars you tried\, if you could find the time.\
Unfortunately it seems my Dupont is the cause of some pain i'm having and if it keeps happening I might be forced to trade it in for something else. I'd be looking for the loudest guitar I can find and been thinking of Favino styles and Busatos around 3-4 K.\
\
All my best to you\,\
Enrique",8401,"BBCode","2009-04-30 17:50:39"
14154,311,"Glad you enjoyed your time in  Paris and that you got a lesson from Samy Daussat!\
\
You're playing there sounds good\, rhythm is starting to get there.\
The best advice I can give you now is to transcribe a lot and to get Denis Chang's DVDs they will get you to the next level(s) quickly. A little pricey but worth every cent.\
\
Best\,\
Enrique",14139,"BBCode","2009-04-30 18:08:32"
14159,311,"Hey Man\, it was so nice of you to write so thoroughly about the guitars\, absolutely loved it.\
Thanks.\
Also glad to hear you'll be getting a new instrument soon\, can't wait to read your impressions about that one\, you're beginning  to build quite the collection!\
\
Would have loved to play that Selmer\, sounds like it stole your heart away. \
Don't trust Jacques' comments about sound too much\, IMHO he's much more a dealer than a player and although i'm sure he knows a lot about this guitars\, he can't really appreciate them in terms of sound from the player's perspective\, I think. I mean the Selmer he called average could really be a knockout to a gypsy jazz player\, and a guitar he thinks sounds amazing could really be a dud in a musical situation...\
\
Thanks for your suggestions about guitars\, I have to make sure I can't play my Dupont anymore and will try everything before parting with it\, if I ever do I'll keep your words in mind.\
\
I tried one of those Dupont Busatos last year and really liked it\, they can sound a little dry and uninteresting by themselves but once you hear them through a barrage of rhythm guitars they really sing. \
\
From the Selmer types I tried I gather they\, on the other hand are much more pleasing and complex sounding when played in a solo situation but don't cut through as much. Still kind of a happy medium.\
\
I have never played a Favino\, but I really enjoy that clip of a young Serge Krief from Django Legacy\, he's at an apartment playing \"Rose room\" with Richard Chiche backing him up\, you probably know the one\, the way he sounds there just kills me everytime i hear it\, and that was a Favino. Of course I also love Tchan Tchou\, Hanche Weiss\, Matelot and all those old school Favino players. To me that's as much the Gypsy sound as Selmers... maybe even more if it wasn't for Django\, which to me is just on another plane above all others and he played Selmers...\
\
Anyway\, I really appreciate your message and hope to talk to you some more soon.\
Take care\,\
Enrique",8401,"BBCode","2009-05-01 08:05:29"
14164,1456,"Sorry *I* seemed to drop off the map!  Still fighting a loooong expensive \"Big D\"\, lost my full-time job last Summer\, meh!  Whatever.\
\
Listen\, I hope we can reconnect...\
\
...AND Hot Club of San Francisco is playing at the Newberry\, SC Opera House next weekend.  Interested?  Let me know.  Email me at \"awtroxell@aol.com\" or call me at 864-357-9521.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
-Austin",14164,"BBCode","2009-05-01 20:22:58"
14165,1275,"Hello Serge.  I am interested in your Gallato guitars.  Do you have any used 1939 models\, (D-hole is preferred) ?  Also\, are there any sound samples of your guitars anywhere on the internet?\
\
Thanks - Dean Gionis\
New York",14165,"BBCode","2009-05-02 04:27:19"
14166,126,"Is this standard Selmer body size? Favino size?\
\
Mike",14166,"BBCode","2009-05-02 04:31:22"
14169,1999,"Hello Constantine !\
\
I'm sorry but I've never seen any of my guitars be returned. Once\, I heard about one being sold used somewhere\, but it had been sold so quickly I didn't even have time to check this out.\
Especially the D-hole\, which is\, to me\, the prettiest\, and sell so well I don't have any of them in stock\, even brand new ones.\
\
Take a look at this page : [url=http://www.valleyblues.fr/15-manouches]http://www.valleyblues.fr/15-manouches[/url]\
It's where I put every Gypsy Guitar I sell\, and sometimes there is special offer\, when a guitar has been used to record an album or something.\
For now I only have one used classic RS1939 which is not on the website because I don't know if I'm gonna sell it or not. If so\, it will be sold at €780. A friend of mine played with it in a showcase we recorded\, that's why. The video will be put on YouTube and posted onto my pro-blog (in french\, sorry) : [url=http://blog.valleyblues.fr/]http://blog.valleyblues.fr/[/url]\
\
Tell me if you're interested. As you're from Django Books\, I could make you a favor.\
\
Regards.\
Serge.",14169,"BBCode","2009-05-02 06:49:43"
14170,126,"Is this standard Selmer body size? Favino size?\
\
Mike",14170,"BBCode","2009-05-02 04:31:22"
14171,953,"its' built to selmer specs.",14166,"BBCode","2009-05-02 14:04:45"
14172,953,"its' built to selmer specs.",14172,"BBCode","2009-05-02 14:04:45"
14173,1051,"I don't think you will be dissapointed and I also highly recommend \"Viaggio\". It features \"Waltz for Nicky\" which can also be found on Bireli's \"Live at Vienne\" DVD. One thing: I am not quite sure if you are aware that these are records by Richard Galliano and not Ludovic Beier.\
\
Regards\,\
Frank",13466,"BBCode","2009-03-03 14:37:43"
14174,1543,"Hi Kevin - it's been a long time! I just checked into the forum here and wondered if you'd ever had a chance to lay down the Snowflake Waltz backing track. Maybe I missed it and it's in the vast expanse of the DjangoBooks forum - somewhere...\
\
I hope you are well. Please let me know!\
\
Cheers\,\
Mike",9889,"BBCode","2009-04-22 14:05:33"
14175,925,"Hi\,\
\
I used to live in Boise\, and know a violinist there that plays some jazz.  Do you have a website\, I will send him your info.  Have you checked out the Boise based Frim Fram Four yet?\
\
[url=http://www.frimframfour.com]http://www.frimframfour.com[/url]\
\
-Matt",14175,"BBCode","2009-05-04 08:48:17"
14176,1856,"I've tried a number of methods\, including Dupont Bigtones\, the K&K pure floating\, and the AT831b mic. Best results were with the Dupont Bigtone\, but I have a barely used K&K I would sell for cheap. PM me if you're interested.",14176,"BBCode","2009-05-05 00:24:29"
14177,1856,"I've tried a number of methods\, including Dupont Bigtones\, the K&K pure floating\, and the AT831b mic. Best results were with the Dupont Bigtone\, but I have a barely used K&K I would sell for cheap. PM me if you're interested.",14177,"BBCode","2009-05-05 00:24:29"
14179,1063,"Hey dybill\,\
I might be interested by your pickup. But before I'd like to know why you are getting rid of it ? And what you thought about it ? On what guitar\, amp did you use it ?\
Thank you for your answers\,\
-JG",14179,"BBCode","2009-05-05 10:09:34"
14180,1713,"Congrats on the review and cd.  I recently heard your band at Harlow's Pub in Peterborough\, it was a great show.  Noticed you were playing a flattop.  Do you still use a Michael Collins?  Best regards\,\
 Mark Anagnostopulos",14180,"BBCode","2009-05-05 11:16:42"
14181,1713,"Hi Eric\,\
Do you still have this guitar or is it the one I just missed from Rumble Seat Music?\
Best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",14181,"BBCode","2009-05-05 11:18:11"
14182,1275,"Fredo do you still have this 251 for sale.",14087,"BBCode","2009-05-05 12:37:43"
14186,925,"Hi\,\
\
I used to live in Boise\, and know a violinist there that plays some jazz.  Do you have a website\, I will send him your info.  Have you checked out the Boise based Frim Fram Four yet?\
\
[url=http://www.frimframfour.com]http://www.frimframfour.com[/url]\
\
-Matt",14186,"BBCode","2009-05-04 08:48:17"
14187,2055,"Hi Matt\,\
Thanks for your answer ! I would like to contact your friend violinist. It would be awesome ! \
But beware I am not a professional. I am a beginner I just want to jam and have fun.   \
I am a guitarist by the way. \
My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lemanouchecbien@hotmail.fr\">lemanouchecbien@hotmail.fr</a><!-- e --> (yes I am french !  :)  )\
Oh yeah Frimfram4 are awesome ! I think I saw them at Chandlers.\
Thanks again and feel free to contact me.\
Have swing !\
Antonin",14175,"BBCode","2009-05-05 13:22:13"
14190,203,"Hi Joli Gadjo\,\
\
Here is the tune \"Route Nationale 7\" by Charles Trénet.\
\
Sorry\, I don't have route 66.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",14190,"BBCode","2009-05-05 13:38:55"
14191,1063,"Merci beaucoup Francois !!",14191,"BBCode","2009-05-05 13:44:54"
14194,2055,"Hi Matt\,\
Thanks for your answer ! I would like to contact your friend violinist. It would be awesome ! \
But beware I am not a professional. I am a beginner I just want to jam and have fun.   \
I am a guitarist by the way. \
My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lemanouchecbien@hotmail.fr\">lemanouchecbien@hotmail.fr</a><!-- e --> (yes I am french !  :)  )\
Oh yeah Frimfram4 are awesome ! I think I saw them at Chandlers.\
Thanks again and feel free to contact me.\
Have swing !\
Antonin",14194,"BBCode","2009-05-05 13:22:13"
14195,548,"Thanks for your interest\, I am selling because I have too much stuff! I used it a couple of times\, it was great through a PA\, the absolute best solution\, but a little harder to get the tone I wanted through the AER\, I am now using a bigtone on my Dupont MD50\, and although it is not as \"real\" as the tone of the Dyn-G\, it is just plug and play\, and I like the convenience.Seems like the Dyn-G would be a good solution if your have several guitars\, or play through a PA frequently...\
\
Bill Ruskin",14195,"BBCode","2009-05-05 14:14:49"
14198,1467,"it was the one from rumbleseat.",13672,"BBCode","2009-05-05 19:24:02"
14202,2053,"Dean\,\
I still have the guitar.\
\
Fred",14091,"BBCode","2009-05-06 03:26:00"
14204,1489,"Yes\, not only a flattop but nylon strings...\
Used to play Dell Arte Sweet Chorus... sold it and was supposed to get a guitar from Michael he was building for me but still waiting....\
In the meantime (going on 2 years) I  have been playing this nylon stringer... and I love it... it's sweet subtleness is perfect for what I am doing... and it allows me to work on flamenco stuff as well... if I only had time to really work on that stuff... hee hee.\
\
Anyway\, I would switch back to a manouche style guitar in a heartbeat if I could find one that suited me... and of course I would have to be able to play it first.\
\
Anyway\, thanks for  asking and cheers. Hope you enjoy the new CD.\
\
Best\,\
Ryan Flaherty",14204,"BBCode","2009-05-06 04:17:23"
14209,1275,"Hello Fredo\,\
\
Thank you for the reply.  I have found a different guitar to purchase.  Good luck with your sales.\
\
Dean",14087,"BBCode","2009-05-06 11:50:14"
14211,1847,"Hi Michael.\
Saw you posting.\
Can you send photos of the Les Paul and more information.\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:griceatty@comcast.net\">griceatty@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks much.\
Glenn",14211,"BBCode","2009-05-06 12:03:05"
14220,118,"Hey Bob\,\
\
A student of mine showed up today with a new guitar...did you recently sell a Shelley Park?  Funny how tight this scene can be.  Anyway\, it was a nice instrument!\
\
Will you be back in MA this June?  My bandmate is thinking about a new instrument\, and I've been telling him he should check out your work.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14220,"BBCode","2009-05-07 21:13:33"
14221,1813,"Ik zag dat je iemand zoekt om samen mee te jammen. Leukt me leuk!\
Ik zit in Amsterdam. Je kunt me na etenstijd bellen voor een afspraak om een keer bij me langs te komen.\
\
Groeten\,\
\
-Daniël\
0624414802",14221,"BBCode","2009-05-08 04:31:17"
14222,1813,"Ben je nog opzoek naar een ritme speler\, want ik ben er één.",14222,"BBCode","2009-05-08 04:50:09"
14223,1813,"Ben je nog opzoek naar een ritme speler\, want ik ben er één.",14223,"BBCode","2009-05-08 04:50:09"
14224,244,"Op het moment niet. Ik ben te druk voor nog een band. Ik verhuis binnen nu en een half jaar naar het oosten van het land en wil daar ook nog wel wat muzikanten bij elkaar krijgen. Ik weet niet waar je woont maar als dat richting oosten is kunnen we tegen die tijd een keer afspreken?\
groet\
Arjen",14222,"BBCode","2009-05-08 05:16:27"
14225,244,"Op het moment niet. Ik ben te druk voor nog een band. Ik verhuis binnen nu en een half jaar naar het oosten van het land en wil daar ook nog wel wat muzikanten bij elkaar krijgen. Ik weet niet waar je woont maar als dat richting oosten is kunnen we tegen die tijd een keer afspreken?\
groet\
Arjen",14225,"BBCode","2009-05-08 05:16:27"
14226,1813,"Ik ben zelf net een paar maanden geleden verhuisd van het oosten (Nijmegen) naar Amsterdam.\
\
Ik ken omstreeks Nijmegen redelijk wat Gypsy spelers. Als je contacten nodig hebt moet je het me maar zeggen.",14222,"BBCode","2009-05-08 05:21:50"
14227,1813,"Ik ben zelf net een paar maanden geleden verhuisd van het oosten (Nijmegen) naar Amsterdam.\
\
Ik ken omstreeks Nijmegen redelijk wat Gypsy spelers. Als je contacten nodig hebt moet je het me maar zeggen.",14223,"BBCode","2009-05-08 05:21:50"
14228,244,"Graag\, dat is handig!\
Mail me anders even dat is makkelijker:\
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\
groet\
Arjen",14222,"BBCode","2009-05-08 05:40:37"
14229,244,"Graag\, dat is handig!\
Mail me anders even dat is makkelijker:\
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\
groet\
Arjen",14225,"BBCode","2009-05-08 05:40:37"
14231,1813,"Ik zag dat je iemand zoekt om samen mee te jammen. Leukt me leuk!\
Ik zit in Amsterdam. Je kunt me na etenstijd bellen voor een afspraak om een keer bij me langs te komen.\
\
Groeten\,\
\
-Daniël\
0624414802",14231,"BBCode","2009-05-08 04:31:17"
14232,203,"Hi Polkat\
\
Is it this song \"La Chanson des Rues\" that  you are looking for.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",14232,"BBCode","2009-05-08 12:22:19"
14233,217,"Thanks Francois\,\
\
I can't seem to save it off the site. Could you possibly mail it to me at:\
\
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\
Thanks again! polkat",14233,"BBCode","2009-05-08 18:47:38"
14236,1380,"If you'll throw in a hard shell case and shipping\, I'll send you $540 for your D-500.\
Prefer a case that either fits or is to big\, even way to big. (For my other guitars.) 2 out of 4 operable latches is good enough. Just some protection.\
\
Let me know what form of payment is best\
\
Jeff",14236,"BBCode","2009-05-10 18:46:57"
14237,563,"First off\, where do you live? I'll need to check shipping rates before I say yes. What about insurance. I think it's s good idea. Let me check all this out and I'll let you know tomorrow. I have usually sold my guitars in person\, so shipping is new to me.\
\
The case is the case it came with\, which seems like a dreadnought case\, so it is big\, but this guitar was made before Saga made fitted cases for GJ guitars. I usually just stuff a t-shirt or two around the bottom. \
\
You can mail me a bank draft or money order. As soon as it clears\, I will ship it. I know sending money in the mail to a stranger is scary\, so feel free to ask Michael H.\, from whom I have bought two guitars\, and have known for three years. Another reference would be Barry Warhaftig of Manouche guitars. I am friends and have done business with both of them. Feel free to call me if that's easier than endless PM's. My home number is (856)983-3619. \
\
I really want this guitar to find a good home\, so I am happy that a forum member is interested in buying it.",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-10 19:55:14"
14240,1380,"I live in Minneapolis. Money order is fine. \
I'm sure the case is fine too.\
Shipping is so variable. $20 - $100\, that I didn't want to commit to paying an undisclosed amount. \
Insurance is fine too.\
\
Where are you?\
It helps to talk by phone sometimes\, then email a summary\
206 842 9487\
\
This forum has been good for me too in all kinds of ways.",14236,"BBCode","2009-05-11 06:46:23"
14241,563,"Jeff--\
\
What's a good time to call you at that number? if you can send me you zip code\, I can get an approximate price on shipping. BTW\, I like your MLK quote. That in itself lets me know the guitar will have found a good home. Bob would be pleased.\
\
Michael",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-11 07:38:19"
14244,1380,"We've just moved to Minneapolis (55404)(8 yr old daughter and me). Looking for houses\, dating\, and caring for her\, So............ anytime before 10:00 at night local time.\
\
Where are you?",14236,"BBCode","2009-05-11 09:41:45"
14245,563,"I'm in Medford\, New Jersey\, about 20 miles east of Philly. \
\
Don't forget I need a zip code to price shipping. I am certain that I can do it for the price you offered. the only variable may be insurance. I'll let you know tonight.",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-11 11:39:39"
14248,1380,"The sip code was in my last email\, but its 55404",14236,"BBCode","2009-05-11 13:57:57"
14249,563,"Sorry I missed it. I was at work and had to rerad fast!",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-11 14:55:02"
14250,563,"Jeff--\
\
Very nice talking with you. It sounds like Bob's old guitar has found a good home. You can send the money to:\
\
Michael Bauer\
104 East Lake Blvd. \
Medford\, NJ 08055\
\
My e-mail during the day is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Michael.Bauer@rrb.gov\">Michael.Bauer@rrb.gov</a><!-- e --> or at home <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mbauer1@comcast.net\">mbauer1@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->. \
\
All the best\,\
Michael",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-11 18:37:43"
14253,1812,"Have you sold the Gitane yet\, and would $575 be what you'd call a reasonable offer?  Also\, is the pickup removable?\
Thanks\
DF",14253,"BBCode","2009-05-12 07:40:54"
14255,873,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I'm thinking of getting a less expensive Gypsy jazz guitar and was wondering how you'd compare the Cigano guitars vs. the Music Link Hommage.  Two things I'm looking for are a fatter neck with a relatively narrow fretboard and the American style position marker on the 9th rather than the 10th fret.\
\
I've tried a friend's Cigano and was surprised at how nice it was given the price.  The Music Link Hommage has a lot of appeal because I believe the 3-piece maple neck is typically on the chunkier side.  I think both have the position marker on the 9th fret.\
\
What can you tell me about these?  Also\, you may have noticed that I've listed the Geronimo Mateos guitar for sale in the classified section.  I don't suppose you'd be interested in buying it back or taking it in trade toward one of the less expensive guitars I've mentioned?  I don't think I'm interested in consignment at this time.\
\
Thanks!\
Stefan",14255,"BBCode","2009-05-12 18:40:29"
14256,9,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
So you're looking for a wider nut width...like the 12 fretters have? Around 2'? And want less depth? I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for.\
\
Regardless\, I wouldn't really consider much in the under $1000 range except for the Cigano GJ-10 or one of DG-300 series guitars. The Music Link stuff has been pretty sub par IMO. Very heavy\, overbuilt\, with little projection. The Sagas are generally much\, much louder and more practical.\
\
I could take the Mateos in on consignment if you'd like. I'm not looking to buy or trade right now.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",14256,"BBCode","2009-05-12 19:15:45"
14259,873,"Thanks for the really quick reply\, Michael.\
\
I'm actually looking for the opposite - a narrower nut width and more depth.  The Mateos has a pretty wide nut width and a shallow profile.  I used to have a US-made Dell Arte Hommage and find myself missing the feel of that neck.  I'm looking for something with a similar feeling neck to that but at a lower cost.  I had a Gitane DG255 and thought that neck was on the shallow side.  Do some of the other Gitane models have necks with substantially more depth than the DG255?\
\
Thanks again\,\
Stefan",14255,"BBCode","2009-05-12 19:23:01"
14260,9,"Ok....the Ciganos\, and all the 255 series guitars have super thin necks so stay away from those. The 300 series guitars have beefier necks\, especially the DG-300.",14256,"BBCode","2009-05-12 19:36:03"
14263,873,"Hi - Is the DG-300 still available?  If so\, what type of case does it come with?  Are there any issues?  How is the setup\, action\, playability\, etc.?  Do you have any pictures?\
\
Thanks!\
Stefan",14263,"BBCode","2009-05-12 19:45:21"
14264,1737,"Hey\,  \
\
Yes I still have the Gitane.  The case is the hard case that came with it\, and is in great condition.  The action is great\, no issues.  And the condition of the guitar is basically mint.  I'l try and send or post pics this evening.\
\
Ian",14264,"BBCode","2009-05-13 08:02:37"
14267,873,"Thanks Ian.  I'm looking forwared to seeing the pictures.\
\
Stefan",14263,"BBCode","2009-05-13 09:22:09"
14268,1737,"Here are some pics of the Gitane\,  the only scrach I could find was a very slight finish scratch about 1 cm long in the lower bought and it is in the pics. Its basically new.  \
\
Ian",14264,"BBCode","2009-05-13 14:17:42"
14271,873,"Hi Ian\,\
\
Thanks for sending the pictures.  It looks like a great guitar.  I'd love to buy it right now but I first need to sell my Geronimo Mateos guitar to raise the funds and keep the peace with my wife.  I'll keep you posted; and of course\, please sell the guitar if you find an interested buyer in the meantime.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",14263,"BBCode","2009-05-14 09:13:49"
14273,2054,"Do you still have Gipsy Picking for sale?",14273,"BBCode","2009-05-14 10:14:02"
14274,1942,"Hi Galloc\,\
No\, Sorry that book has been sold.  I do still have \"Unaccompanied Django\"\
by M. Horowitz for $30 which includes mailing in the US.\
Thanks\, Dan",14274,"BBCode","2009-05-14 10:31:51"
14283,9,"I think your prayers have been answered! We just got a few of these great Latcho Drom guitars in...they seem to be exactly what you're looking for. Nice chunky necks and trad. sound. Definitely the best Asian guitars out there...\
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14286,873,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thanks for thinking of me.  The chunky neck and American style fret markers are what I'm looking for.  How does the Latcho Drom compare to something like a Gitane DG-300?\
\
Even if it's a perfect fit\, I'm not in a position to get another guitar unless I can either first sell the Mateos or trade it in for the Latcho Drom.  I realize you've said you're not interested in trades at the moment so for now I will likely have to wait until I find an interested buyer for the Mateos.  You'll be the first to know if I do sell it.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Stefan",14255,"BBCode","2009-05-15 15:34:51"
14287,9,"I like these much better then the DG-300s...they are much drier\, louder\, and more traditional sounding.\
\
Anyway\, I can't do a trade and I'm pretty sure these will sell quickly so you may have to wait till next year when more of these come in.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",14256,"BBCode","2009-05-15 15:38:19"
14290,873,"Sounds like a nice guitar.\
\
Thanks for the heads up and please keep me posted when new batches are expected.\
\
Stefan",14255,"BBCode","2009-05-15 15:46:57"
14291,9,"ok...I can't really say for sure when the next ones will come. Especially now with global trade in total disarray. It took about a year to get the first ones....these took about 9 months but honestly I wasn't even expecting them. They showed up out of the blue which was nice!",14256,"BBCode","2009-05-15 19:45:25"
14294,873,"I understand.  I actually listed the Mateos on eBay to reach a potentially larger audience.  You could bid on it yourself if you want to get it for a steal.  ;^)  If it sells then I'll probably be in touch regarding the Latcho Drom.  If it doesn't sell or the Latcho Drom is no longer available\, then I'll just shop for a used DG-300 or roll the dice on the Music Link Hommage.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stefan",14255,"BBCode","2009-05-15 20:22:38"
14295,9,"ok\, good luck! hope it sells...\
\
'm",14256,"BBCode","2009-05-15 20:24:23"
14299,563,"Jeff--\
\
Just wanted to let you know the MO hasn't arrived yet. I would expect it will be here by Monday. In fact\, I am surprised the PO hasn't delivered it yet. Tehn again\, I once sent two cheques to Michael H. The one I mailed several days later actually arrived two days before the first one\, so go figure. \
\
Michael",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-16 17:28:31"
14300,311,"Hey Michael\,\
I hope you got the Bousquet CD.\
I just played two gigs with Pere Soto\, an spanish southpaw who owns a Favino Macias\, I sort of played his guitar\, sort of because it's a lefty but nevertheless was impressed with the sound\, no a cannon but nice\, dark and clear\, it was light and not heavy like the one you tried\, maybe the internal pickup system weighs a lot?\
I liked the guitar very much and for a moment even considered selling all my guitars and emptying my bank account to buy the one Jacques has\, I won't cause it's too much money for a guitar in my mind and then I would be afraid to even take it out of the house. Plus my Dupont is better for me\, my Nomade actually held it's own quite well alongside Pere's Favino\, it was louder too.\
But that Favino had a lot of vibe and the tone was very pleasing and refined\, and a beauty to look at. I just won't pay 8k for mojo alone.\
\
Just thought since you might be buying a new guitar\, maybe it'd be worthwhile to try and convince Jacques to put the original bridge on the Macias he has\, it could surprise you... and you have Jacques in a position where he just might actually change the bridge :D ... worth a try anyway.\
\
Have a nice week\,\
Enrique",14300,"BBCode","2009-05-17 22:31:40"
14303,139,"Send me a reply to this message with your e-mail adress.",14303,"BBCode","2009-05-18 06:18:11"
14310,1380,"Damn that's slow. I was looking for word from you\, but never thought it would be my check taking this long.",14236,"BBCode","2009-05-18 16:50:13"
14311,563,"Still not here in today's mail. I'm getting a little worried. The PO can trace it from your end. Hopefully you made the money order out to me by name\, just in case. \
\
The guitar is in my office (the PO is on the first floor)\, in the box\, waiting to go as soon as the money arrives.",14237,"BBCode","2009-05-18 17:18:01"
14312,311,"Man! Did you buy all three of those beauties?\
WOW!! You are Lucky!!\
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\
\
You'll soon be able to open you own museum of legendary gypsy jazz guitars! \
I have to go up to Chicago soon man!\
Please send me your impressions on their sound as you get to know them more.\
\
I'd love to get that Macias\, but if I traded my guitars (2 Duponts+ a 1962 Gibson 335)  and Jacques came down on the price I'd still be short and I'm not sure it's worth it for that Favino... it could be a good investment but I don't know... seems like a lot.\
I canged my playing position and that seems to be helping with the problems I was having with my arm.\
\
About the choked up sound on the Macias\, the 11s strings could also be adding to that. That guitar with a good bridge and a set of argies 10 should sound great!\
\
Best and congrats again\,\
Enrique",14300,"BBCode","2009-05-18 17:51:08"
14315,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
What a nice surprise I received this morning. Your package of information on the maple Selmer\, and the article on the  short history of H. Selmer came from out of the blue.\
\
It was a joy to read it during lunchtime. Having received the gypsy CD together with the guitar\, I didn't want to pester you about this information\, as you had already been so generous. I've been listening to the CDs\, and have been enjoying them.\
\
The guitar exceeded my expectations. I'm sure you knew from my previous postings that I was going to restore the instrument to it's original look\, but modify the original bridge. I routed it out and now it's got the look and the sound that I like best. It took a few weeks of making tiny changes\, but the result is that it plays and sounds the way I like.\
\
Thank you for having  sold it to me\, and for the CDs and today's articles.\
\
Michael Hayes\
(Heretic)",14315,"BBCode","2009-05-18 10:55:51"
14317,311,"Whoa! That's so cool man! I know you'll miss your cars... but if you ask me that was a good trade. Man... a real Selmer! That's the stuff dreams are made of. \
Hey\, don't forget about me if you make a \"Selmer 862\" album!\
\
Plus the unique Busato... and to top it off that heart soundhole Dimauro you had been wanting for so long... so cool!\
\
\
You say you don't play that good now... maybe you're too hard on yourself\, for one thing you got a hell of a sense of taste in guitars!\
\
If I can help out in anyway for you to play better I'd be glad to...\
\
I'm surprised my Gibson could be worth that much! I always thought it would be more around 2-3 k. \
I bought that 335 used about 15 years ago and I love it\, it doesn't have the original PAF pickups and was probably re-necked at the factory at some point\, plus it has a non stock ebony finish... aside from that everything else seems to be in order\, according to what a Gibson representative told me once via email when I sent some pictures inquiring about it.\
\
I'm not sure exactly how much $$ it could fetch... would be nice to know\, if you could ask your friend I'd really appreciate it\, I'll send some pictures if you want\, or you can give me his contact and I'll get in touch with him.\
Even though it has a lot of sentimental value I don't play it that much anymore\, I'm just too much into Django and acoustic guitars.\
\
For my Dupont MDC 60 I could get a little less than 3k and my Nomade is worth around 1.5\
I'm tempted to go for the Macias but I would miss the guitars I have\, but if my Gibson's worth close to what you think... then I could at least keep my Duponts\
\
Anyway\, tell me what you think of the properly setup Macias\, if you like it that might give me a reason to act on it\, and then one day it can be put on display temporarily at Casa Bauer\
\
Thanks for sharing this experience with me\, I enjoy talking about guitars a lot. I go crazy just from looking at the photos in Jacques site\
\
Someday we'll get a gig in Chicago and have a great time.\
\
Keep me posted\, this is exciting.\
Best\,\
\
Enrique.\
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PS With all the Selmer craziness you never told me if you got the Bousquet I sent... I you want something else too\, just ask.",14300,"BBCode","2009-05-18 23:49:33"
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14326,1606,"Hello Mr Bob\,\
I have hear some of your guitar on web...And I am inpressed..I think amazing...!\
But I am not sure...In this video Dennis play one of your guitar?\
If yes it's possible in future buy one?\
What's the price?\
Have you a site on web for look some foto and records...?\
Thank you for time.\
Regards\
 \
ADM",14326,"BBCode","2009-05-16 09:39:11"
14327,2054,"Hey Ian\, sorry\, I just realized I already asked you about this! \
I may be interested if its still for sale...will you ship to the east coast US?",14327,"BBCode","2009-05-19 19:37:17"
14328,2054,"Do you still have the dg-300 for sale? \
If so\, has it been set up at all? What strings are on it? Whats the action like?\
Is that price in CAD or USD (you're in Canada\, right?)\
Thanks!",14328,"BBCode","2009-05-19 19:32:39"
14329,252,"Thank you very much.\
\
I don't think Dennis has recorded any videos with my Selmer model (Modele Jazz). But maybe he has - I don't know. I know that he has recorded with my DiMauro model. I think the only professional players who have played my Selmer model are Stochelo Rosenberg\, Sebastien Giniaux\, Mathieu Chatelain\, and Neil Andersson. I think Michael Horowitz played Neil Andersson's so he can help you compare its sound to others. Neil's guitar is a pliage Selmer style with figure in the spruce. The Selmer model (Modele Jazz) is a new model for me and so I don't have many videos of players with it. I have made a Cedar Selmer for years and there are many videos on my cedar guitars. The Cedar Selmer is different though - it is dynamic like a Flamenco guitar.\
\
I will soon begin selling through Djangobooks and also through Guitare Village in Domont France. The prices Michael and I are discussing are about $3\,500. In Europe it should be about 3000E.\
\
Here are the only pictures I have of my Selmer model. The top is of Neil Andersson's guitar in construction. Neil is an American player. The bottom was for a French player.",14329,"BBCode","2009-05-20 03:26:14"
14331,1737,"No worries\, yes I still have it and would ship to the eastern US\, but you'd be responsible for shipping costs which would depend on how you wanted it shipped (USPS or UPS).\
\
Ian",14331,"BBCode","2009-05-20 05:16:32"
14335,1380,"Yeah\, I sent a trace for the first MO. It has not been cashed. I'm guessing it was lost in the mail system \
\
I'm gonna send you a fresh one.",14236,"BBCode","2009-05-20 06:54:12"
14336,155,"Hi Nick\,  \
Marc Schwartz here ([url=http://www.hotclubpacific.com]www.hotclubpacific.com[/url]). I have a question. \
\
Doug Martin sold me a bigtone bridge that came off of your old Shelley Park Montmartre. It was an external mount. It has a number 2 stamped on the bottom.  I think it sounds great and asked Shelly if she built it or got it from another source. Shelley told me that if it has a number stamped on the bottom it isn't hers. Do you know who made this bridge?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",14336,"BBCode","2009-05-20 09:09:12"
14337,2054,"Hello\, do you still have the latcho drom for sale? \
I'm thinking of buying a new one\, but if you could give me a\
better price (say 1200) I would buy yours instead.\
Thanks.",14337,"BBCode","2009-05-20 10:22:34"
14338,2054,"Hello\, do you still have the latcho drom for sale? \
I'm thinking of buying a new one\, but if you could give me a\
better price (say 1200) I would buy yours instead.\
Thanks.",14338,"BBCode","2009-05-20 10:22:34"
14339,370,"Hi I still have the Latcho Drom\, I have not tried to sell it outside that original listing. I would take $1250 plus shipping.",14337,"BBCode","2009-05-20 11:50:37"
14340,370,"I should tell you it hasn't been used since I placed the listing and still is in new condition.\
\
Stan",14337,"BBCode","2009-05-20 11:59:19"
14341,155,"Hi Nick\,  \
Marc Schwartz here ([url=http://www.hotclubpacific.com]www.hotclubpacific.com[/url]). I have a question. \
\
Doug Martin sold me a bigtone bridge that came off of your old Shelley Park Montmartre. It was an external mount. It has a number 2 stamped on the bottom.  I think it sounds great and asked Shelly if she built it or got it from another source. Shelley told me that if it has a number stamped on the bottom it isn't hers. Do you know who made this bridge?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",14341,"BBCode","2009-05-20 09:09:12"
14343,370,"Hi I still have the Latcho Drom\, I have not tried to sell it outside that original listing. I would take $1250 plus shipping.",14343,"BBCode","2009-05-20 11:50:37"
14344,370,"I should tell you it hasn't been used since I placed the listing and still is in new condition.\
\
Stan",14343,"BBCode","2009-05-20 11:59:19"
14345,1415,"Hi\,\
 I ordered that Bigtone from Gypsy jazz.net ( I think) about 5 yrs ago\, so my recollection may be shakey. It came as a blank and I just had my friend trim it to the same dimesions as my other bridge. By the way if you are externally mounting it you have to ground it to the screws on the tailpiece or something otherwise you get a little buzz. \
 Peace\,\
      Nick",14345,"BBCode","2009-05-20 12:12:06"
14352,311,"Yeah\,\
I also liked both Favinos and kept changing my mind about which one I liked best\, nice lows!\
\
I think I'm all for the Selmer sound too I really like that complexity\, and if I sell my Gibson I'll have a hard time deciding which one I'll go for\, a VR or a Favino.\
Maybe the Macias is sort of in the middle and so pretty! I just hope it's still there when I get enough money... Pere Soto's\, the lefty I told you about\, wasn't really the loudest guitar I've heard but very sweet sounding and when heard through a mic it was all TONE\, fat\, fat\, fat.\
\
I agree your Busato has to be one of the best instruments he ever made\, at least I think so from the ones I've heard/played and it's all original in excellent condition too and as far as we know completely unique\, Could it be the last Busato? \
\
I await your friend's assessment of my 335\, i'm also thinking of having it appraised by the blue book.\
\
Thanks and all the best\,\
Enrique.",14352,"BBCode","2009-05-20 20:12:21"
14356,311,"You're on about the VRB... I hope if /when the time comes I have the dough... you wouldn't be looking for a vintage Es 335 by any chance would you?... haha\
\
I partially agree with you regarding volume\, I seen it comes more from the player than from the guitar i.e Sebastien Giniaux\, but still when you're jamming if the rhythm players aren't very experienced or if they have a very aggressive style and you don't have a powerful guitar you'll struggle to get heard on single lines and that can hamper your playing a lot\, relying only on octaves\, chord punches and open string stuff is hard to handle. \
\
I've seen fine players jamming at Samois and you can see their fingers moving as fast as they can but not one note can be heard...\
\
But you're right I rather own a sweet guitar than a loud one.\
\
Speaking of Sebastien I once saw him playing a $200 Aria with about five rhythm guitars behind and he sounded so good! Loud and clear. I'm sure it wasn't the guitar because I played it and couldn' t wait to put it down\, awful!... in my hands\, that is. \
He's not very approachable as a person but his playing drives me crazy. I took a lesson from him last year and he was very harsh with me tough honest and his advice has proved really useful\, strangely enough he said tone and volume come from the fretting hand...odd uh?\
I hope to see him again this year and have him kick my butt all over the campsite.\
\
\
He and Adrien and a lot of the younger players over there swear by their Olivier Marins\, I'll try to play some of those next month at Samois. They go for a little under 3000 euros and they seem to compare nicely with the holy grail as you can hear on the Selmer607 album when Adrien plays on the Selmer and when he's on his Marin (guest solo on Stella).\
\
To be honest with you I don't really need another guitar it's just that I have a bad case of GAS\, always have since I first started. Still if I can I'll keep buying them\, it's just so exciting\, like the first stages of falling in love with a beautiful woman\, some of the best parts of life right there.\
\
Anyway\, I'm off to sleep to keep dreaming of gypsies and their guitars.\
\
Take care\,\
Enrique.",14352,"BBCode","2009-05-20 23:30:07"
14358,589,"Hello!\
\
Godefroy Maruejouls sent me a short video in which you're playing a cedar top oval hole. Could you give your impressions on that guitar? I love Godefroy's spruce/maple guitars and probably I'm going to ask him to build one for me sooner or later  but this cedar top also looks great. \
I'm just worrying cedar + SOLID rosewood could generate too much roundness and less bite...\
\
Grazie and greetings from Italy!\
\
Franco",14358,"BBCode","2009-05-21 08:15:29"
14359,589,"Hello!\
\
Godefroy Maruejouls sent me a short video in which you're playing a cedar top oval hole. Could you give your impressions on that guitar? I love Godefroy's spruce/maple guitars and probably I'm going to ask him to build one for me sooner or later  but this cedar top also looks great. \
I'm just worrying cedar + SOLID rosewood could generate too much roundness and less bite...\
\
Grazie and greetings from Italy!\
\
Franco",14359,"BBCode","2009-05-21 08:15:29"
14360,1315,"Hey Franco\, nice to meet you!\
\
Funny you sent me that message - I just now returned home with this guitar - since I'll be testing it out for a little while\, to provide Godefroy with feedback about it. For now\, I can tell you that it's VERY comfortable and has excellent sound out of the box. I've first played it days after it was first strung\, and it already sounded great. I promise to write again - after next week's gigs - with a lot more info.\
\
I myself play Godefroy's D-hole\, which is one of the best guitars I've ever played. Check my youtube page (search Bar Zalel)\, you can hear the D-hole too. Are you coming to samois? I'll be there with one of those guitars\, so you could try them!\
\
If you don't hear from me 'till next monday - drop me a line!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Bar",14358,"BBCode","2009-05-21 11:02:29"
14361,1315,"Hey Franco\, nice to meet you!\
\
Funny you sent me that message - I just now returned home with this guitar - since I'll be testing it out for a little while\, to provide Godefroy with feedback about it. For now\, I can tell you that it's VERY comfortable and has excellent sound out of the box. I've first played it days after it was first strung\, and it already sounded great. I promise to write again - after next week's gigs - with a lot more info.\
\
I myself play Godefroy's D-hole\, which is one of the best guitars I've ever played. Check my youtube page (search Bar Zalel)\, you can hear the D-hole too. Are you coming to samois? I'll be there with one of those guitars\, so you could try them!\
\
If you don't hear from me 'till next monday - drop me a line!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Bar",14361,"BBCode","2009-05-21 11:02:29"
14362,589,"Thank you so much for your answer\, Bar!\
\
Maruejouls is building quite obviously some of the very best Selmacs around and at a more than reasonable price. I'd better grab one before people notice that! Thanks God most of them will always prefer to spend 10.000$ for a wrecked Favino...\
\
I'm quite curious to know your opinions after the test (should the Ibeam transducer work well as I guess\, we can put at rest a lot of expensive and cheesy sounding gizmos!).\
\
Grazie ancora e a presto!\
\
Franco",14358,"BBCode","2009-05-21 17:32:47"
14363,589,"Thank you so much for your answer\, Bar!\
\
Maruejouls is building quite obviously some of the very best Selmacs around and at a more than reasonable price. I'd better grab one before people notice that! Thanks God most of them will always prefer to spend 10.000$ for a wrecked Favino...\
\
I'm quite curious to know your opinions after the test (should the Ibeam transducer work well as I guess\, we can put at rest a lot of expensive and cheesy sounding gizmos!).\
\
Grazie ancora e a presto!\
\
Franco",14359,"BBCode","2009-05-21 17:32:47"
14367,95,"Great man. Glad you like it and that it's working out! Cheers",14143,"BBCode","2009-05-22 17:11:09"
14368,95,"Wow sorry about not getting back to you. I was not getting messages I guess because all your messages along with a bunch of others from other people came all at once just today. \
\
I'll answer your question in the next email.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",12794,"BBCode","2009-05-22 17:13:16"
14369,95,"I like the DG-300 but the best is DG-370. If you can swing the cash for the 370 it's a great guitar.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",12810,"BBCode","2009-05-22 17:14:26"
14371,95,"You can take it from the bottom but not much as the feet will get thin and the bridge feet will drop below the mustache ends. I do it from the top and that it the correct way to do it but if you have the wood on the feet then doing it form the bottom is okay.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",13326,"BBCode","2009-05-22 17:17:25"
14373,95,"Did you order a bridge from me? I'm not seeing an order but I see in your post that you might be waiting for one? \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14373,"BBCode","2009-05-22 17:25:50"
14376,1977,"Hi there\,\
my name is Jeff. I play rhythm for a guy named Gonzalo Bergara (he'll be teaching at Django in JUne). Anyway\, we are really trying to book a show in Jersey on tuesday June 16th but we have no idea what venues (clubs\,brewerys\, pubs\,etc) to call up. If you have any help or ideas we would love to hear 'em.\
\
\
thanks\
Jeff Radaich",14376,"BBCode","2009-05-22 20:44:34"
14377,95,"Did you order a bridge from me? I'm not seeing an order but I see in your post that you might be waiting for one? \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14377,"BBCode","2009-05-22 17:25:50"
14380,95,"That's an older Saga bridge. That style is the reason I started making my own bridges. If the intonation is okay they can work with some \"love\" but for the D-500 they are terrible. I can make you a deal... \
\
If you are looking for more volume I might be able to help you out. If you want to send me your bridge I'll mod it for you. Normally I charge about $45 but I'll do it for you for $20. Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you my mailing info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14373,"BBCode","2009-05-23 13:54:23"
14391,2054,"Hi Jason\, do you still have the aer alpha for sale? \
If so\, how old is it?",14391,"BBCode","2009-05-24 14:38:22"
14395,598,"[i]\"\
Hi Ian!\
Come home and recharge your batteries anytime.\
We can sit and play a tune together...and drink Kieth's Laughing\"[/i]\
\
Hi Halifax\,\
\
I read this and had to do a double take! I'm a fellow Bluenoser (Grew up in Halifax/Dartmouth) but have been living in LA for the past 10 years\, can't get a decent beer to save my soul...I could do with a case of ice cold Keith's and a Jam. Anyhoo... keep jammin and enjoy the good beer.\
\
-Grim",14395,"BBCode","2009-05-24 23:17:02"
14396,2054,"Hi Jason\, do you still have the aer alpha for sale? \
If so\, how old is it?",14396,"BBCode","2009-05-24 14:38:22"
14397,766,"Yes I still have it. I bought it new around 3 years ago. Because I've used it so rarely it's in excellent condition.\
\
Jason",14391,"BBCode","2009-05-25 03:39:57"
14402,766,"Yes I still have it. I bought it new around 3 years ago. Because I've used it so rarely it's in excellent condition.\
\
Jason",14402,"BBCode","2009-05-25 03:39:57"
14403,220,"Hi Spatzo\
i believe you have found a new clip of django in la zone 1931--can you please send me a link to see it? where do you find such amazing videos!!?\
regards\
Stu Blagden",14403,"BBCode","2009-05-25 07:20:54"
14405,1055,"Hello!\
\
I'm afraid it's a fake that I found in the many footages of the film \"Sous les Toits de Paris\" made by Rene Clair in 1930\, apparently he shooted some scenes before in La Zone but later dropped the idea of using the place to film.\
\
Who told you that I might have found something?\
\
Best\
\
Spatzo",14405,"BBCode","2009-05-25 09:07:44"
14407,220,"teddy dupont mentioned it on hotclub site!!!\
What a pity its a fake!\
cheers",14403,"BBCode","2009-05-25 11:47:01"
14409,45,"pmg:\
\
thanks for the positive WA review. Can I quote you on my website [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url] on the WA page?\
\
Who are you? Is that you Bireli? \
\
Please let me know about the review.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura/hyperhipmedia.com",14409,"BBCode","2009-05-25 13:54:56"
14410,1565,"Wayne\,\
\
Sure. \
\
Paul Getty",14410,"BBCode","2009-05-25 14:19:38"
14411,95,"That's an older Saga bridge. That style is the reason I started making my own bridges. If the intonation is okay they can work with some \"love\" but for the D-500 they are terrible. I can make you a deal... \
\
If you are looking for more volume I might be able to help you out. If you want to send me your bridge I'll mod it for you. Normally I charge about $45 but I'll do it for you for $20. Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you my mailing info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14377,"BBCode","2009-05-23 13:54:23"
14412,2104,"hi\, do you still have it for sale?  if so i'd like to purchase it.  I can send you $ through paypal if you have an account..\
thanks\
sean",14412,"BBCode","2009-05-25 21:51:51"
14413,2104,"you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seanmoran@earthlink.net\">seanmoran@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> ..\
thanks again\
sean",14413,"BBCode","2009-05-25 21:53:38"
14415,2104,"hi\, do you still have it for sale?  if so i'd like to purchase it.  I can send you $ through paypal if you have an account..\
thanks\
sean",14415,"BBCode","2009-05-25 21:51:51"
14416,2104,"you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seanmoran@earthlink.net\">seanmoran@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> ..\
thanks again\
sean",14416,"BBCode","2009-05-25 21:53:38"
14417,1565,"Wayne\,\
\
Sure. \
\
Paul Getty",14417,"BBCode","2009-05-25 14:19:38"
14418,1509,"Saw your reply on Django in June...\
\
We jammed before right?  I doubt you weill be the worst djammer there I'm pretty sure that I will be several notches below you!\
\
Alex",14418,"BBCode","2009-05-26 06:18:36"
14422,1509,"Hmm...maybe I never djammed with you after all...not to say that I still think you are probably better than me...since you are in Jersey if you want to jam sometime let me know...I'm not too far from Medford...609-240-1523...hope to talk to you soon...Alex",14418,"BBCode","2009-05-26 08:41:32"
14424,1380,"Hi Michael\,\
\
The d 500 came safe and sound. \
Sounds great and looks great.\
\
Thanks",14424,"BBCode","2009-05-26 13:26:37"
14425,563,"Glad you like it. \
\
I reluctantly put both my Manouches up for sale\, so I may not have the d-hole for you to try in Chicago after we move. I'm not giving them away\, though\, so they may still be around. \
\
One of the owners of Manouche has contacted me about them buying them back. I don't know. I want them to find homes with players. Although\, maybe the plan is to give the oval hole to Samson Schmitt\, since he wanted to buy it from me last fall. \
\
I hope the D-500 gives you good service. Nice guitar\, I think!",14425,"BBCode","2009-05-26 14:19:38"
14429,620,"Can't believe your Mateos didn't sell on eBay. If I had only known a month ago that it would be coming up at that kind of price\, I might have held off on buying a Gallato 1939. As it is\, I'm now pretty well tapped out\, between that and the Dell'Arte that I bought lat year. Too bad\, it looks like a lovely guitar.\
\
Are you going to Django in June\, by any chance?\
\
Ben",14429,"BBCode","2009-05-26 15:53:22"
14432,873,"Hi Ben\,\
\
Thanks for the note.  I'm a bit surprised by the lack of interest in the auction as well.  It's a genuinely nice guitar and I was offering it at a steal.\
\
I went to DiJ last year but I'm going to pass on it this year.  Last year was my first time attending and it was a bit overwhelming as I'm still very much a novice in the style.  That being said\, I'm sticking with it and will attend again at some point in the future when my confidence comes up a few notches.\
\
If you find that you still have interest in the guitar\, give me a shout and I'll be happy to work out a reasonable deal.\
\
Enjoy DiJ!\
\
Stefan",14432,"BBCode","2009-05-26 16:17:10"
14443,620,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
Sorry you won't be at Django in June. I went two years ago and loved it\, but a conflict prevented me from going last year. This year\, there are three of us from Nova Scotia going down.\
\
As I said I'm pretty tapped out right now and would have a hard time justifying buying another guitar. I'm really enjoying the new Gallato\, and my Dell'Arte is a stunningly beautiful instrument (see below\, but the pictures don't do it justice). I would probably have snapped the Mateos up in a heartbeat if I had not just shelled out for the Gallato.\
\
Still\, the Gallato has given me a real appreciation for European-built GJ guitars\, as has my friend's Dupont\, which I just saw and played this past weeked. Shrewsbury is not that far from Northampton. If you've still got the Mateos when I'm there\, maybe we can hook up. No promises\, but we'll just see what happens. It may have found a new home by then.\
\
My regular e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bennyrobertson@gmail.com\">bennyrobertson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Feel free to drop me a line there anytime.\
\
My band's Web page is:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/swingology]www.myspace.com/swingology[/url]\
\
I'm holding a Manouche Modele Jazz in the photo and recorded our CD with it. The Gallato totally blows it away. I'm trying to sell it to my bandmate to replace his Saga Cigano.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ben",14429,"BBCode","2009-05-27 11:36:44"
14446,873,"Hi Ben\,\
\
Northampton is not too far at all from Shrewsbury.  If you have some interest or know of anyone who might\, we can certainly try to hook up while you're at DiJ.  My cell # is 617.281.3510.\
\
You weren't kidding about that Dell Arte.  It's beautiful!!!\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",14432,"BBCode","2009-05-27 12:02:44"
14447,1737,"Hey\, \
\
Yes the Gitane is still available. Let me know if you're interested.\
\
Cheers\,  Ian",14447,"BBCode","2009-05-27 13:05:50"
14451,2079,"Hey Jack\,\
I changed my e-mail address on the Hot Club UK site because my old e-mail is defunct since i got a new computer\, & changed my ISP. But now it's deactivated my account\, & i haven't recieved a reactivation e-mail at my new addy\, so now i can't log in at Hot Club UK.\
As Zoot seems to have disappeared off the face of the internet\, i was wondering if you might be able to contact Roger or Cabo on my behalf & ask them if they could re-activate my account? I'm not sure what else to do.\
Any help would be greatly appreciated.\
All the best\,\
Wayne.",14451,"BBCode","2009-05-27 18:54:51"
14452,2079,"Hiya Mick\,\
I changed my e-mail address on the Hot Club UK site because my old e-mail is defunct since i got a new computer\, & changed my ISP. But now it's deactivated my account\, & i haven't recieved a reactivation e-mail at my new addy\, so now i can't log in at Hot Club UK.\
As Zoot seems to have disappeared off the face of the internet\, i was wondering if you might be able to contact Roger or Cabo on my behalf & ask them if they could re-activate my account? I'm not sure what else to do.\
Cheers mate!\
Wayne.\
\
PS - Your discs are in the post!  :wink:",14452,"BBCode","2009-05-27 19:09:17"
14453,2108,"Hi\, my name is Juan\, i'm from Argentina!\
Can you send me the Gypsy Real Book for BIAB?\, because i cant download it from the link that you've post. \
Im really appreciate it! Thanx you so much!\
\
Hugs from Argentina! \
\
Juan!\
\
PS: Im really sorry about my english!  \
\
\
[list=][/list]",14453,"BBCode","2009-05-27 20:17:06"
14456,2055,"Hello Bob\,\
Michael told me to contact you about the busato. I would like to build a busato by sticking to the Dupont busato. \
Do you have any busato plan ? or suggestions ?\
Thank you !\
\
Antonin\
lemanouchecbien",14456,"BBCode","2009-05-22 10:19:53"
14459,708,"no worries\,might need your email address mate.",14459,"BBCode","2009-05-28 00:12:59"
14460,2079,"Problem is now solved\, thanks Mick.\
Wayne.",14452,"BBCode","2009-05-28 01:25:32"
14461,2079,"Problem is now solved thanks Jack.\
Best\,\
Wayne.",14461,"BBCode","2009-05-28 01:27:31"
14462,2108,"Hi\, my name is Juan\, i'm from Argentina!\
Can you send me the Gypsy Real Book for BIAB?\, because i cant download it from the link that you've post. \
Im really appreciate it! Thanx you so much!\
\
Hugs from Argentina! \
\
Juan!\
\
PS: Im really sorry about my english!  \
\
\
[list=][/list]",14462,"BBCode","2009-05-27 20:17:06"
14466,1571,"Hi there\, I think this a great idea. I have to say Patrick is not my favourite guitarist in terms of style -which is why I'm not sending this openly -but there is no doubting his contribution or the affection he generates.I am making a small donation which I'll send via paypal.\
\
I wondered if there any mileage in trying to do something at Samois this year - I know a lot of the guys on this forum will be there and it just struck me that this might be an opportunity to help even more.\
\
I will post a public message making that suggestion\
\
cheers\
Alan",14466,"BBCode","2009-05-28 02:05:19"
14467,708,"no worries mate. Discs in thepost.  :D",14459,"BBCode","2009-05-28 02:33:24"
14468,2079,"[quote=\"Maca\"]Discs in thepost.  :D[/quote]\
\
Excellent\, ta!  8)",14452,"BBCode","2009-05-28 02:42:17"
14469,2079,"[quote=\"Maca\"]Discs in thepost.  :D[/quote]\
\
Excellent\, ta!  8)",14469,"BBCode","2009-05-28 02:42:17"
14470,2079,"Hey Jack\,\
I changed my e-mail address on the Hot Club UK site because my old e-mail is defunct since i got a new computer\, & changed my ISP. But now it's deactivated my account\, & i haven't recieved a reactivation e-mail at my new addy\, so now i can't log in at Hot Club UK.\
As Zoot seems to have disappeared off the face of the internet\, i was wondering if you might be able to contact Roger or Cabo on my behalf & ask them if they could re-activate my account? I'm not sure what else to do.\
Any help would be greatly appreciated.\
All the best\,\
Wayne.",14470,"BBCode","2009-05-27 18:54:51"
14471,2079,"Problem is now solved thanks Jack.\
Best\,\
Wayne.",14471,"BBCode","2009-05-28 01:27:31"
14474,2055,"Thanks man ! But I just bought them :)",14474,"BBCode","2009-05-28 12:04:09"
14478,1380,"If I remember\, your gone\, but where?\
I left a message on your phone\
I'm interested in your Manouche. I like those short scale Macs.\
What kind of strings are on the D 500? They look like silver plated Gypsy style but I can't really tell. They have red wrapping by the ball ends. \
I'm curious cause they sound really good but feel stiff and don't sound particularly gypsy to me.",14478,"BBCode","2009-05-27 16:48:07"
14482,135,"Hi Dean\,\
\
Can you do a 3pm lesson tomorrow ? It would be 1 hour for $50.\
\
I'm in Greenpoint Brooklyn\, 11222\
\
Best\,\
Alex\
(646) 303-2342",14482,"BBCode","2009-05-30 09:57:22"
14486,135,"I can do 2pm.. you can usually get to midtown from my house in half an hour to 40 min by train.",14482,"BBCode","2009-05-30 10:14:47"
14490,135,"Here's the address:\
\
51 India street\, between Franklin and West.\
Take the G train to Greenpoint\, exit on to India street...give me a ring when you're downstairs (646) 303-2342.\
\
Looking forward\,\
\
Alex",14482,"BBCode","2009-05-30 10:39:59"
14491,2095,"Mitäs Helsingin gypsy swing sceneen kuuluu? Tampereella on tosi hiljasta\, ei oikeastaan yhtään tän tyylin soittajia. Ite oon nyt pari kolme vuotta tykittäny gypsy swingiä (bändit Swing au Crépuscule ja Gypsy Swing Kick) ja ois hienoa päästä jamittelemaan muiden soittajien kanssa.\
\
ps. tossa on pieni kuva Gypsy Swing Kickin keikalta. Neil Harrison edessä ja meikäpoika takana. Reima Virolainen läskibassossa.\
\
Tv. Tomi Kettunen\
email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kettunentomi@hotmail.com\">kettunentomi@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14491,"BBCode","2009-05-31 03:46:23"
14492,2112,"Hi  Caleb\,\
Tony Hughes here just cuirious concerning how my Guild 175 worked out for you?  I hope you have enjoyed it?\
Hope all is well with you?\
Tony Hughes",14492,"BBCode","2009-05-31 21:06:23"
14493,2095,"Mitäs Helsingin gypsy swing sceneen kuuluu? Tampereella on tosi hiljasta\, ei oikeastaan yhtään tän tyylin soittajia. Ite oon nyt pari kolme vuotta tykittäny gypsy swingiä (bändit Swing au Crépuscule ja Gypsy Swing Kick) ja ois hienoa päästä jamittelemaan muiden soittajien kanssa.\
\
ps. tossa on pieni kuva Gypsy Swing Kickin keikalta. Neil Harrison edessä ja meikäpoika takana. Reima Virolainen läskibassossa.\
\
Tv. Tomi Kettunen\
email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kettunentomi@hotmail.com\">kettunentomi@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14493,"BBCode","2009-05-31 03:46:23"
14494,195,"Moi\,\
\
hiljaista on Helsingissä Django-osastolla. Muutama soittaja on\, muttei juuri keikkoja kellään (jollei itse järjestä).\
\
Kimmo",14491,"BBCode","2009-05-31 22:54:36"
14495,195,"Moi\,\
\
hiljaista on Helsingissä Django-osastolla. Muutama soittaja on\, muttei juuri keikkoja kellään (jollei itse järjestä).\
\
Kimmo",14495,"BBCode","2009-05-31 22:54:36"
14496,2095,"Terve\,\
\
Kiinnostaako joskus jamitella jos oon helsingin suunnalla käymässä? Mulla asuu sisko helsingissä\, jota käyn välillä moikkaamassa ja nytkin varmaan parin viikon päästä oon tulossa helsinkiin.\
\
Tv. Tomi",14491,"BBCode","2009-05-31 23:05:52"
14497,2095,"Hi!\
\
I saw your older post from last year where you sent some soundclips of your new Gallato RS 1939. I've been thinking about buying the same guitar from [url=http://www.gypsyguitars.de]www.gypsyguitars.de[/url]. I was wondering if you have any sound clips recorded with that guitar if I could hear how the guitar sounds (the ones one youtube were deleted or something)?  I would be very grateful!\
\
Ps. How is the guitar sounding these days? Any change in sound?\
\
Regards\, Tomi.",14497,"BBCode","2009-06-01 04:15:10"
14498,311,"Hey man\,\
I replied to your post about the festival\, feel free to contact me if you have more questions.\
\
Here's a free basic french course\, very good because you learn by ear\, learn as much as you can and you'll have a better time in France:\
Part 1\
[url=http://www.watchtvsitcoms.com/Language/french-pims%201.php]http://www.watchtvsitcoms.com/Language/ ... ms%201.php[/url]\
\
\
Cheers!",14498,"BBCode","2009-06-01 04:18:11"
14499,2112,"Hi  Caleb\,\
Tony Hughes here just cuirious concerning how my Guild 175 worked out for you?  I hope you have enjoyed it?\
Hope all is well with you?\
Tony Hughes",14499,"BBCode","2009-05-31 21:06:23"
14500,40,"Tony- Good to hear from you. I saw your post the other day and thought to myself I should send him a message. You beat me to it. I love the Guild. It is my one lone archtop left in my collection after I lost my job about a year and a half ago and had to start thinning out the collection to keep the lights on. But I love it\, it's great. I haven't done much to it except keep the strings fresh. How have you been? I read you had surgery and are playing full time thats great. Who are you checking out these days? Anyway hit me back you get a chance man and I hope all is well.",14492,"BBCode","2009-06-01 05:52:29"
14501,2095,"Hi!\
\
I saw your older post from last year where you sent some soundclips of your new Gallato RS 1939. I've been thinking about buying the same guitar from [url=http://www.gypsyguitars.de]www.gypsyguitars.de[/url]. I was wondering if you have any sound clips recorded with that guitar if I could hear how the guitar sounds (the ones one youtube were deleted or something)?  I would be very grateful!\
\
Ps. How is the guitar sounding these days? Any change in sound?\
\
Regards\, Tomi.",14501,"BBCode","2009-06-01 04:15:10"
14502,848,"hello\, \
i sold my gallato cause i wasnt so satisfied with it. it was a good guitar\, but it just didnt fit. somehow i liked more saga gitane dg-255 and jorgensen model that i tried. ill post tonight few recordings that i made with gallato and also saga so you judge it. but i think you should try it yourself for sure before deciding...",14497,"BBCode","2009-06-01 10:47:28"
14503,848,"hello\, \
i sold my gallato cause i wasnt so satisfied with it. it was a good guitar\, but it just didnt fit. somehow i liked more saga gitane dg-255 and jorgensen model that i tried. ill post tonight few recordings that i made with gallato and also saga so you judge it. but i think you should try it yourself for sure before deciding...",14503,"BBCode","2009-06-01 10:47:28"
14504,2095,"Hi! Thanks a lot! The image I have about Gallato RS 1939 is based solely on peoples reviews on this forum and it seems few of them who got the guitar on their hands seems to like it a lot. What was is on the guitar that didn't quite fit\, was it the sound or the playability? I'm thinking about bying a 1000e gypsy guitar but a big problem here in Finland is that there are no choises. I can't really try any gypsy guitars anywhere except maybe John Jorgenson DG-300 model but the Gallato somwhow interests me more..",14497,"BBCode","2009-06-01 10:57:01"
14505,848,"here is the gallato recording (fenetres): first solo on gallato\, second on ibanez archtop and last on gallato.",14497,"BBCode","2009-06-01 11:02:28"
14506,2095,"Hi! Thanks a lot! The image I have about Gallato RS 1939 is based solely on peoples reviews on this forum and it seems few of them who got the guitar on their hands seems to like it a lot. What was is on the guitar that didn't quite fit\, was it the sound or the playability? I'm thinking about bying a 1000e gypsy guitar but a big problem here in Finland is that there are no choises. I can't really try any gypsy guitars anywhere except maybe John Jorgenson DG-300 model but the Gallato somwhow interests me more..",14501,"BBCode","2009-06-01 10:57:01"
14507,848,"here is the gallato recording (fenetres): first solo on gallato\, second on ibanez archtop and last on gallato.",14503,"BBCode","2009-06-01 11:02:28"
14509,178,"Fingers\, \
This should keep your fingers busy now that you not wrenching...\
It's the fake book from my old Gypsy Jazz band\, Hot Club of Tucson...\
Enjoy!\
Best regards\,\
Allin",14509,"BBCode","2009-06-01 15:43:28"
14510,178,"Fingers\, \
This should keep your fingers busy now that you not wrenching...\
It's the fake book from my old Gypsy Jazz band\, Hot Club of Tucson...\
Enjoy!\
Best regards\,\
Allin",14510,"BBCode","2009-06-01 15:43:28"
14511,2079,"Hi Roger\,\
Wayne here.\
I changed my e-mail address on the Hot Club UK site\, & now it's deactivated my account!\
My old e-mail is defunct since i got a new computer\, & changed my ISP\, so i'm now using <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kapitanswing@googlemail.com\">kapitanswing@googlemail.com</a><!-- e --> as my addy.\
I haven't recieved a reactivation e-mail at this addy\, & now i can't log in at Hot Club UK.\
As Zoot has disappeared off the face of the internet\, Can you help?\
Cheers mate.\
Wayne.",14511,"BBCode","2009-05-27 18:44:06"
14512,1789,"Wow Allin\, Hi...that is splendid..I am speechless\, thanks a ton. This will really help as I am trying to learn Gypsy Jazz. I have loved Django's music since I was a kid\, thanks to my dad. I just never got into playing it. I have a guitar that is good enough to get started on...it is the picking that bothers me. I have spent the last 40 years or so perfecting my picking..alternate picking and I pick everything starting on an upstroke...quite the opposite. I doubt I will ever be able to change to Gypsy picking. Oh well.\
\
You know I wrote you a PM last night and decided to wait until we had gone back and forth maybe a bit\, but now is a good time....I wanted to say I am sorry to hear about Jaime and how he passed in a car crash in Israel.\
\
When I went to your Myspace yesterday I saw his picture and he was holding a boom pole and it caught my eye as I work in the film biz as well...not sound...mostly Grip and Gaffer. I am currently the Rigging best Boy Grip on Fox's \"24\".\
\
Anyway I looked him up and read all about him....well as much as one can take in in a few paragraphs.....but wow\, he had a really interesting life and visited a lot of intense places..you must have heard some unreal stories I bet.\
\
Anyway Allin\, I am sorry you had to lose your bro so young. I just wanted to say that.\
\
Thanks again for the Fake Book or Real Book really\, it looks great. ....not just chords but lead lines also...absolutely great.\
\
There is something in the connection between music and motorcycles I think. The sound of a well tuned engine is music to my ears at least.\
\
Glad you are enjoying your bike. I gave it up a few years ago. I felt like my number was up.\
\
I am getting the urge again though :D \
\
Thanks\, Lister Coleman.",14509,"BBCode","2009-06-01 17:37:04"
14514,1789,"Wow Allin\, Hi...that is splendid..I am speechless\, thanks a ton. This will really help as I am trying to learn Gypsy Jazz. I have loved Django's music since I was a kid\, thanks to my dad. I just never got into playing it. I have a guitar that is good enough to get started on...it is the picking that bothers me. I have spent the last 40 years or so perfecting my picking..alternate picking and I pick everything starting on an upstroke...quite the opposite. I doubt I will ever be able to change to Gypsy picking. Oh well.\
\
You know I wrote you a PM last night and decided to wait until we had gone back and forth maybe a bit\, but now is a good time....I wanted to say I am sorry to hear about Jaime and how he passed in a car crash in Israel.\
\
When I went to your Myspace yesterday I saw his picture and he was holding a boom pole and it caught my eye as I work in the film biz as well...not sound...mostly Grip and Gaffer. I am currently the Rigging best Boy Grip on Fox's \"24\".\
\
Anyway I looked him up and read all about him....well as much as one can take in in a few paragraphs.....but wow\, he had a really interesting life and visited a lot of intense places..you must have heard some unreal stories I bet.\
\
Anyway Allin\, I am sorry you had to lose your bro so young. I just wanted to say that.\
\
Thanks again for the Fake Book or Real Book really\, it looks great. ....not just chords but lead lines also...absolutely great.\
\
There is something in the connection between music and motorcycles I think. The sound of a well tuned engine is music to my ears at least.\
\
Glad you are enjoying your bike. I gave it up a few years ago. I felt like my number was up.\
\
I am getting the urge again though :D \
\
Thanks\, Lister Coleman.",14514,"BBCode","2009-06-01 17:37:04"
14515,178,"Lister\,\
We must talk some day...\
Best regards\,\
\
Allin Kibben\
6544 E. Nicaragua Dr.\
Tucson AZ\, 85730\
520-747-8864\
\
If you email me your snail mail address I'll send you a GJ care package that will blow you away!\
\
Thank you for your kind condolences...\
\
Your a good man...\
\
Got to go...\
\
Later...\
\
I'll search the web on your skills and talents\, brother...",14509,"BBCode","2009-06-01 18:33:36"
14516,178,"Lister\,\
We must talk some day...\
Best regards\,\
\
Allin Kibben\
6544 E. Nicaragua Dr.\
Tucson AZ\, 85730\
520-747-8864\
\
If you email me your snail mail address I'll send you a GJ care package that will blow you away!\
\
Thank you for your kind condolences...\
\
Your a good man...\
\
Got to go...\
\
Later...\
\
I'll search the web on your skills and talents\, brother...",14510,"BBCode","2009-06-01 18:33:36"
14517,1789,"Hi Allin\, that sounds great. You can send it here....\
\
Lister Coleman\, Rigging Grips\
21200 Lassen St\
Chatsworth\
CA 91311\
\
Sounds intriguing.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Lister.\
\
( That Fake Book is going to keep me busy-when I can find the time...and give me a nudge to work on my reading again. I figure you know a bit about the movie industry....12+ hr days and all. We just got started on Season 8...2nd week of production and we have been building the new sets for the last couple months. Not enough time to play. Danged if I did not lose my calluses! Slowly getting back to speed.)\
\
Take care..",14509,"BBCode","2009-06-01 21:50:35"
14518,40,"Tony- Good to hear from you. I saw your post the other day and thought to myself I should send him a message. You beat me to it. I love the Guild. It is my one lone archtop left in my collection after I lost my job about a year and a half ago and had to start thinning out the collection to keep the lights on. But I love it\, it's great. I haven't done much to it except keep the strings fresh. How have you been? I read you had surgery and are playing full time thats great. Who are you checking out these days? Anyway hit me back you get a chance man and I hope all is well.",14518,"BBCode","2009-06-01 05:52:29"
14519,2112,"Hi Caleb\,\
I am glad you have kept the guitar and love playing it!\
Since i sold the guitar to you i found a complete write up on it on Archtop.com\
for a 1968 guild x 175 manhattan bld.  Sometime after i sold you the 175 i decided i had to have another guild and bought a 1976 X500 very nice working jazz axe. I have the guild plus my L5 a Howard Roberts custom and my Dunn Mystery Pacific for an acoustic.\
My surgery went well i have no pain now while playing it just seemed like forever to heal.  I have been listening to Johnny Smith and Joe Diorio mainly since the new year. I listen to a lot of solo guitar like Bucky Pizzareli \,Ted Greene\,Joe Pass\,George Van Eps.\
  I recorded a trio of guitar bass and drums in February! I hope to have it ready for sale in the next few weeks.\
I am taking it easy this summer but hope to have a full teaching schedule in the fall\, playing a few regular gigs. Hopefully\, I will have the trio working steady in the fall as well. \
Tony",14492,"BBCode","2009-06-02 03:53:43"
14520,2112,"Hi Caleb\,\
I am glad you have kept the guitar and love playing it!\
Since i sold the guitar to you i found a complete write up on it on Archtop.com\
for a 1968 guild x 175 manhattan bld.  Sometime after i sold you the 175 i decided i had to have another guild and bought a 1976 X500 very nice working jazz axe. I have the guild plus my L5 a Howard Roberts custom and my Dunn Mystery Pacific for an acoustic.\
My surgery went well i have no pain now while playing it just seemed like forever to heal.  I have been listening to Johnny Smith and Joe Diorio mainly since the new year. I listen to a lot of solo guitar like Bucky Pizzareli \,Ted Greene\,Joe Pass\,George Van Eps.\
  I recorded a trio of guitar bass and drums in February! I hope to have it ready for sale in the next few weeks.\
I am taking it easy this summer but hope to have a full teaching schedule in the fall\, playing a few regular gigs. Hopefully\, I will have the trio working steady in the fall as well. \
Tony",14492,"BBCode","2009-06-02 03:54:40"
14521,620,"Hello Serge\,\
\
I received my Gallato 1939 from Norma Ort a few weeks ago\, and I am enjoying it very much. The sound is very much what I expected\, very dry and projecting\, and it is very easy to play. My friends are all very impressed with it\, and my luthier has checked it over and considers it to be exceptionally well made.\
\
I have a few questions:\
\
- There does not seem to be a serial number on it. I usually expect to see them on the label. Am I looking in the wrong place\, or do you not put serial #s on these. It is a 2008 model.\
\
- I am curious as to why the string posts on the tailpiece do not have holes for ball end strings. This is the first time I have seen that. Is that how your Selmer is? I actually prefer loop end strings\, but can't always find them around here (Nova Scotia).\
\
- Before buying the guitar\, I am sure I located either a Web site or an online catalog for Gallato (other than the Valley and Blues site)\, but now I can't find it. Is it still around? It might have been a PDF file\, I can't remember now.\
\
Thanks for a great guitar. I will be taking to to Django in June in Massachusetts next week. Other people are interested in seeing it and trying it out.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben Robertson",13994,"BBCode","2009-06-02 04:34:30"
14523,2112,"Hi Caleb\,\
I am glad you have kept the guitar and love playing it!\
Since i sold the guitar to you i found a complete write up on it on Archtop.com\
for a 1968 guild x 175 manhattan bld.  Sometime after i sold you the 175 i decided i had to have another guild and bought a 1976 X500 very nice working jazz axe. I have the guild plus my L5 a Howard Roberts custom and my Dunn Mystery Pacific for an acoustic.\
My surgery went well i have no pain now while playing it just seemed like forever to heal.  I have been listening to Johnny Smith and Joe Diorio mainly since the new year. I listen to a lot of solo guitar like Bucky Pizzareli \,Ted Greene\,Joe Pass\,George Van Eps.\
  I recorded a trio of guitar bass and drums in February! I hope to have it ready for sale in the next few weeks.\
I am taking it easy this summer but hope to have a full teaching schedule in the fall\, playing a few regular gigs. Hopefully\, I will have the trio working steady in the fall as well. \
Tony",14499,"BBCode","2009-06-02 03:53:43"
14524,2112,"Hi Caleb\,\
I am glad you have kept the guitar and love playing it!\
Since i sold the guitar to you i found a complete write up on it on Archtop.com\
for a 1968 guild x 175 manhattan bld.  Sometime after i sold you the 175 i decided i had to have another guild and bought a 1976 X500 very nice working jazz axe. I have the guild plus my L5 a Howard Roberts custom and my Dunn Mystery Pacific for an acoustic.\
My surgery went well i have no pain now while playing it just seemed like forever to heal.  I have been listening to Johnny Smith and Joe Diorio mainly since the new year. I listen to a lot of solo guitar like Bucky Pizzareli \,Ted Greene\,Joe Pass\,George Van Eps.\
  I recorded a trio of guitar bass and drums in February! I hope to have it ready for sale in the next few weeks.\
I am taking it easy this summer but hope to have a full teaching schedule in the fall\, playing a few regular gigs. Hopefully\, I will have the trio working steady in the fall as well. \
Tony",14499,"BBCode","2009-06-02 03:54:40"
14525,2100,"Francois\,\
\
Greetings from Mission\, Kansas (near Kansas City).  Hope you are doing well.\
\
New to the group\, and was looking over the forums\, and found your post. Would you still be able to send a copy of the music you mentioned in the post to me.  I very much want to learn that tune.  \
\
Thanks for your time and all the best to you.\
\
Phil 'jazzdawg' Guerra\
email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",14525,"BBCode","2009-06-02 06:33:59"
14526,217,"Thanks Francois\,\
\
I can't seem to save it off the site. Could you possibly mail it to me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dtpolk@chiconet.com\">dtpolk@chiconet.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks again! polkat",14526,"BBCode","2009-05-08 18:47:38"
14528,1789,"Hi Allin\, that sounds great. You can send it here....\
\
Lister Coleman\, Rigging Grips\
21200 Lassen St\
Chatsworth\
CA 91311\
\
Sounds intriguing.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Lister.\
\
( That Fake Book is going to keep me busy-when I can find the time...and give me a nudge to work on my reading again. I figure you know a bit about the movie industry....12+ hr days and all. We just got started on Season 8...2nd week of production and we have been building the new sets for the last couple months. Not enough time to play. Danged if I did not lose my calluses! Slowly getting back to speed.)\
\
Take care..",14514,"BBCode","2009-06-01 21:50:35"
14529,40,"Tony- Man that sounds great. Let me know when the disc gets done for sure. I am out of school and just working full time in an I.T. job. I am trying to keep my chops up but I really need to get in to some lessons with someone. I am playing some pick up gigs here and there\, but nothing serious. I was actually doing a Bossa Nova/ samba type gig for a while but the economy the way it is the resturaunt decided live music was a luxury they could do with out. I have really been checking out some more modern stuff lately\, Johnathan Kreisberg has been in my player for a while and guys like Peter Bernstien and Joe Henderson (how much of a badd ass is Joe Henderson). I mean Trane is my Tenor god\, But there is some sort of Holy trifecta that includes Sonny Rollins\, Wayne Shorter\, and Joe Henderson not to mention The Adderly's and Colman Hawkins although he is more of a swing guy. I am also really into checking out The Ensemble Zaiti cats from Paris and the Ferre brothers. I really like the idea of bringing a solid modern jazz edge to this music. \
Anyway man take it easy and let us know when the disc is done. \
P.S. One thing I forgot I finally got one of my dream gigs. I have a bi-monthly Jazz radio show here in Tallahassee on 89.7 WVFS ( you can actually stream it on line if you ever want to) I essentially get two hours to play anything I want which is pretty great.\
easy man\
Caleb",14492,"BBCode","2009-06-02 08:16:49"
14530,848,"opinion about this guitar is totally personal\, and its about playability only. guitar sounds great though.",14497,"BBCode","2009-06-02 10:11:11"
14531,40,"Tony- Man that sounds great. Let me know when the disc gets done for sure. I am out of school and just working full time in an I.T. job. I am trying to keep my chops up but I really need to get in to some lessons with someone. I am playing some pick up gigs here and there\, but nothing serious. I was actually doing a Bossa Nova/ samba type gig for a while but the economy the way it is the resturaunt decided live music was a luxury they could do with out. I have really been checking out some more modern stuff lately\, Johnathan Kreisberg has been in my player for a while and guys like Peter Bernstien and Joe Henderson (how much of a badd ass is Joe Henderson). I mean Trane is my Tenor god\, But there is some sort of Holy trifecta that includes Sonny Rollins\, Wayne Shorter\, and Joe Henderson not to mention The Adderly's and Colman Hawkins although he is more of a swing guy. I am also really into checking out The Ensemble Zaiti cats from Paris and the Ferre brothers. I really like the idea of bringing a solid modern jazz edge to this music. \
Anyway man take it easy and let us know when the disc is done. \
P.S. One thing I forgot I finally got one of my dream gigs. I have a bi-monthly Jazz radio show here in Tallahassee on 89.7 WVFS ( you can actually stream it on line if you ever want to) I essentially get two hours to play anything I want which is pretty great.\
easy man\
Caleb",14518,"BBCode","2009-06-02 08:16:49"
14532,2112,"Caleb\,\
I am with you on the sax players you mentioned all my fav's as well.\
I spent most of the day chasing the Trane my ears just have to touch base with him just to  stay sharp.\
But i love Joe Henderson his tunes ie Inner Urge and Jinrikisha are really challenging.  Whenever i can have a GJ modern jazz crossover effect i try to include both genres in my sets.\
I'll be in touch! \
Take Care\
Tony H",14492,"BBCode","2009-06-02 19:15:39"
14533,2112,"Caleb\,\
I am with you on the sax players you mentioned all my fav's as well.\
I spent most of the day chasing the Trane my ears just have to touch base with him just to  stay sharp.\
But i love Joe Henderson his tunes ie Inner Urge and Jinrikisha are really challenging.  Whenever i can have a GJ modern jazz crossover effect i try to include both genres in my sets.\
I'll be in touch! \
Take Care\
Tony H",14499,"BBCode","2009-06-02 19:15:39"
14535,848,"opinion about this guitar is totally personal\, and its about playability only. guitar sounds great though.",14503,"BBCode","2009-06-02 10:11:11"
14536,2095,"Hi Spiro!\
\
Thanks for your opinions and soundclip about Gallato RS 1939. It sounded really good. \
\
Tv. Tomi",14497,"BBCode","2009-06-03 00:41:01"
14537,2095,"Hi Spiro!\
\
Thanks for your opinions and soundclip about Gallato RS 1939. It sounded really good. \
\
Tv. Tomi",14501,"BBCode","2009-06-03 00:41:01"
14538,2082,"Hi Stan\,\
\
I may have emiled you sometime ago about your guitar but would like to know if you are still selling it.\
I am looking at the same model as yours from  a store in the US.\
I would be willing to buy yours for the same price if you are interested. \
The price is $955 CD. plus $50 shipping. Paypal.\
Let me know either way.\
\
Denny.\
Cambridge ON",14538,"BBCode","2009-06-03 10:58:30"
14541,1945,"i will be at django in june and am interested in the oval hole guitar if it is still available  then; if you bring it\, i will have a look\
thx\
tom cunningham\
414 573-3080",14541,"BBCode","2009-06-03 11:06:30"
14543,2117,"Hi Enrique\,\
\
Unfortunately\, the link to the French course you sent me hasn't been working for me. I'll try other avenues for a crash course in French.\
\
The other info you sent me on Samois is great. Hope to catch up with you then.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Jay",14543,"BBCode","2009-06-02 21:59:44"
14544,311,"Yeah\, unfortunately that link seems to be broken... if you google it a bit something should turn up.\
Good luck!",14498,"BBCode","2009-06-03 14:44:39"
14547,1641,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I think you set up my guitar last year when I bought it from djangobooks. I got the Cigano petite bouche\, with your custom bridge. I guess I have two questions\, now that I think about it.\
\
1. I need new strings\, and I just learned (if it's the case) that string weight should be dependent on how it was set up. I asked you to set the action at 3mm at the 12 fret. Do you have a specific string you use\, so I can try to match the weight? Alternatively\, should it not matter much?\
\
2. Over the winter\, I think my guitar dried out a bit and started getting fret buzz on a few strings. I put some shims under the bridge\, and it worked fine. Now\, in the spring\, with dead-as-hell strings\, I'm getting buzz in different places. Is it common for the guitar to ease back into where it was before the winter\, in which case I could just remove the shims\, or should I go get it set up again?\
\
Thanks\, and keep up the good work!\
\
Luke",14547,"BBCode","2009-06-03 11:40:14"
14548,95,"Luke\,\
\
I like the Argi 1510MF strings (red ends). Those are the \"med\" gauge. 11 - 47\
\
Before you put any more work into your guitar change the strings. When strings go bad they can do some strange things to your tone and playability. If after you change the strings you still have problems let me know and we can talk about what you might be able to do to fix them.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
\
[quote=\"Luke A\"]Hi Josh\,\
\
I think you set up my guitar last year when I bought it from djangobooks. I got the Cigano petite bouche\, with your custom bridge. I guess I have two questions\, now that I think about it.\
\
1. I need new strings\, and I just learned (if it's the case) that string weight should be dependent on how it was set up. I asked you to set the action at 3mm at the 12 fret. Do you have a specific string you use\, so I can try to match the weight? Alternatively\, should it not matter much?\
\
2. Over the winter\, I think my guitar dried out a bit and started getting fret buzz on a few strings. I put some shims under the bridge\, and it worked fine. Now\, in the spring\, with dead-as-hell strings\, I'm getting buzz in different places. Is it common for the guitar to ease back into where it was before the winter\, in which case I could just remove the shims\, or should I go get it set up again?\
\
Thanks\, and keep up the good work!\
\
Luke[/quote]",14548,"BBCode","2009-06-03 16:28:12"
14549,95,"Luke\,\
\
I like the Argi 1510MF strings (red ends). Those are the \"med\" gauge. 11 - 47\
\
Before you put any more work into your guitar change the strings. When strings go bad they can do some strange things to your tone and playability. If after you change the strings you still have problems let me know and we can talk about what you might be able to do to fix them.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
\
[quote=\"Luke A\"]Hi Josh\,\
\
I think you set up my guitar last year when I bought it from djangobooks. I got the Cigano petite bouche\, with your custom bridge. I guess I have two questions\, now that I think about it.\
\
1. I need new strings\, and I just learned (if it's the case) that string weight should be dependent on how it was set up. I asked you to set the action at 3mm at the 12 fret. Do you have a specific string you use\, so I can try to match the weight? Alternatively\, should it not matter much?\
\
2. Over the winter\, I think my guitar dried out a bit and started getting fret buzz on a few strings. I put some shims under the bridge\, and it worked fine. Now\, in the spring\, with dead-as-hell strings\, I'm getting buzz in different places. Is it common for the guitar to ease back into where it was before the winter\, in which case I could just remove the shims\, or should I go get it set up again?\
\
Thanks\, and keep up the good work!\
\
Luke[/quote]",14549,"BBCode","2009-06-03 16:28:12"
14550,2117,"Hi Ewan\,\
\
Yes. Wim is a friend of mine. We have been jamming off and on since August 2008. I only just found out that he'll be going to Samois too.\
\
Everything for me has been very last-minute.\
\
Will chat more next time.\
\
Jay",14550,"BBCode","2009-06-03 17:27:38"
14552,2117,"Hi Ewan\,\
\
Yes. Wim is a friend of mine. We have been jamming off and on since August 2008. I only just found out that he'll be going to Samois too.\
\
Everything for me has been very last-minute.\
\
Will chat more next time.\
\
Jay",14552,"BBCode","2009-06-03 17:27:38"
14553,2095,"Terve\,\
\
Kiinnostaako joskus jamitella jos oon helsingin suunnalla käymässä? Mulla asuu sisko helsingissä\, jota käyn välillä moikkaamassa ja nytkin varmaan parin viikon päästä oon tulossa helsinkiin.\
\
Tv. Tomi",14493,"BBCode","2009-05-31 23:05:52"
14554,195,"Jammailu kiinnostaa aina\, yhteystietoni puhelinnumeroineen sivustollamme [url=http://www.jazzpartout.com]http://www.jazzpartout.com[/url]\
\
kimmo",14491,"BBCode","2009-06-03 23:07:31"
14557,1819,"Hello Teddy ! I have a little question: Where did you finded that video with Joseph playing Nuages ? :D\
\
Waiting for reply\, thanks !\
\
Stefan.",14557,"BBCode","2009-06-03 23:11:34"
14558,195,"Jammailu kiinnostaa aina\, yhteystietoni puhelinnumeroineen sivustollamme [url=http://www.jazzpartout.com]http://www.jazzpartout.com[/url]\
\
kimmo",14495,"BBCode","2009-06-03 23:07:31"
14561,226,"Hello Stefan\,\
\
That extract is taken from a documentary called \"Django Reinhardt Die Legende Eines Jazz-Gitarristen\". It has interviews with several very interesting people - Charles Delaunay\, Louis Vola\, Jean Sablon etc. Unfortunately\, I can't understand what they are saying!!! :cry: \
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",14561,"BBCode","2009-06-04 04:51:06"
14562,1819,"Hi Michael\, delete this topic because is spammer: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6403]viewtopic.php?t=6403[/url]\
\
Stefan.",14562,"BBCode","2009-06-03 23:37:01"
14563,9,"got it...thanks!",14563,"BBCode","2009-06-04 07:33:23"
14567,1819,"Teddy\, thanks for replying ! Can you tell me more documentaries to search please ? Or gypsy jazz movies like Latcho Drom\, or Swing. Can you make a little list please ? :D I try to search on torrents or others...\
\
Cheers !\
\
Stefan.",14557,"BBCode","2009-06-04 12:37:32"
14570,1819,"Other spammer: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6409]viewtopic.php?t=6409[/url]\
\
Ban him...\
\
Stefan.",14562,"BBCode","2009-06-04 22:53:41"
14575,1737,"Hey\,\
\
I do still have it\, but I've got a couple of people interested this side of the border.. Where are located? How would you want it shipped? USPS\, UPS\, etc...\
\
Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-05 04:30:17"
14577,370,"Sorry I have been offered much more in US dollars and refused",14577,"BBCode","2009-06-03 14:57:41"
14579,1737,"Hey\, one of the local guys backed out\, and I want it sold\, so its yours if you want it.  \
\
Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-05 08:42:17"
14585,1737,"Okay\, sounds good.  Paypal is best.  The final amount will depend on shipping\, so I'll need your address and how you want it shipped.  If you want to compare options\, my address is 6250 Lawrence Street\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada\, B3L1J9.  As soon as I get the final amount I'l invoice you.  \
\
Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-05 16:39:56"
14586,1737,"Hey\, so the Dell Arte new is around $2500-3000\, its a Dark Eyes model which is a selmer copy\, and it comes with a pickup and case.  The handmade guitars are really far better than the factory made imports. I'm actually about to put it up for sale if you're interested.  It sounds great\, plays very well\, has some finish checking in the top\, pretty common.  heres a link to a similar used guitar: [url=http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/45U-1140.htm.]http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/45U-1140.htm.[/url]. I'd let mine go for less than that one.   Cheers\,  Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-05 16:46:58"
14590,203,"Hi\,\
\
I tried to send it to the address you mentionned\, but it did not work.\
\
Here is a lower rez pic.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",14232,"BBCode","2009-06-06 09:03:00"
14593,1737,"Hi Jason\,\
\
Just got back from UPS\, shipping with UPS ground will be $116.  This is about what I expected\, I can check with Canada Post/USPS if you like\, will likely be a bit cheaper\, but won't be as fast or have a tracking number.  Let me know\,  If that's cool\, I'll invoice you later today.\
\
Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-06 10:06:20"
14595,1819,"Hello man ! You have Improvisation 3 Pt. 1 and 2 ? I need this\, i want to make\, but i don't know all the phrases\, etc...and i want to \"complete\" with this tabs. I maked the first improv by ear\, but...\"complete\" :D\
\
If you have\, can you send me please ?\
\
Thanks ! Waiting for reply.\
\
Stefan.",12944,"BBCode","2009-06-06 09:22:55"
14601,1737,"Hey\, here are some pics\, kind of poor quality\, my wife is away for the weekend with the good camera and I had to use my iphone.. anyway you get the idea..  it has been played and has few nicks on the head stock and some finishing checking on the top which is only visible in the right light.  Otherwise its perfect and always been well care for\, humidified etc... It plays very nicely and was my main guitar till I got my Dupont.. I'm asking $1700 Canadian\, which given the case and pickup is a steel for a handmade instrument\, but I've got another guitar coming I need to pay for... Let me know if you're interested.  Cheers\, Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-06 18:37:38"
14604,118,"Hey Robin\,\
\
I was just looking for an answer for Sue and stumbled across this:\
[url=http://www.filestube.com/997ed9b796a354eb03e9\,g/Paul-Meader-Robin-Nolan-The-Gypsy-Gig-Book-A-Gipsy-Jazz-Anthology.html]www.filestube.com/997ed9b796a354eb03e9\, ... ology.html[/url]\
\
Thought you might want to know...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14604,"BBCode","2009-06-06 22:46:38"
14606,302,"Hi Ben  - \
                 I have read all the posts on the Recent Gallato models you and others have posted.\
...............Congrats on your purchase of the Gallato 1939!  I too more acknowledge the more traditional  tonal quality of a Euro made guitar!\
However:  The question I have is:  If you see a Saga Dorado Schmitt Model Dg-370\, the \"D\" hole at DFIJ\, please give it a trial play and email me what your thoughts are on it!\
...............Josh\, whom I played with  in his band in Tacoma WA for a year said he very much liked this model DG-370 for both rhythm and solo!  He does have a great ear for tonal quality.\
...............While I don't NEED another GJ guitar\, I have some GAS!  I already have an '04 Dell 'Arte Hommage (Petite Bouche) that Josh spotted at '05 DFSF and I bought and a '08 Bob Holo Busato that is fantastic.  But I wouldn't mind having either the 1939 Gallato or the D. Schmitt!\
...............Another topic:  The new Wauwau Adler DVD he is playing a great Eimers guitar with a  vintage French 'Euro tone!   I sat in last night with a GJ band  I Haven't heard for 2 years and had a chance to play again his '06 Eimers \"D\" hole he bought at the Eimers booth in Samois  While it is a good sounding guitar\, loud\, it did not wow me with it's \"character\"!   I'm starting to wonder if a \"D\" hole is more prone to \"Boominess\" or a little harshness when played too aggressively.   I am more attracted to a vintage\, traditional tone\, whether it be Selmer\, Favino or Busato!  \
...............By the way\,  a friend I jam with bought a very good Geronimo Mateos  '05 model new back then (Selmer style) that I and Josh had played (for sale new thru DJangobooks. com)  and  recommended (my friend was in TX at the time) over a  new \"D\" hole new 'Hommage\" we both played\, and it is very good!  I asked Josh about the quality of the 1 year old Mateos that East coast \"Ski\" had for sale recently that Josh  put a custom bridge on \, as to what the tone and quality of it was.  He said the last two that he had his hands on where not up to the previous sound and build finish quality of my friend Darren's.\
..............Anyway\, your going to have a great time at the Django Festival!\
..............I'm having some firewall problems receiving email now that my provider is going thru Gmail.com so it you can\, call me collect to give me a report or just leave me your phone number and what time to call you back!\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:.............rdick1511@isp.com\">.............rdick1511@isp.com</a><!-- e -->    Phone (360) 377-2197 \
.............Jam On!   Rocky",14606,"BBCode","2009-06-06 23:05:02"
14609,1737,"Hey Jason\,  did you get the invoice.  I'm leaving for Django in June in 24 hrs and need this guitar gone before I leave tomorrow morning.  I do have other offers so please let me know ASAP if you've changed you mind.  Thanks\,  Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-07 04:06:25"
14610,1737,"Hey\, Yeah I know the pics are horrible.  I'll try and get some new ones later today.  1400 is a little low\, especially after I just paid 200 for a setup. I'd consider meeting you halfway at $1550.  I am in Halifax\, but leaving for the week as of Monday morning...  Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-07 04:10:05"
14614,1489,"Jack\,\
\
Thanks very much for your kind words about the CD. I just read that today. It means very much to me and the band... very nice of you.\
\
If your ever in need for a rhythm player\, let me know.\
\
Thanks Jack\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14614,"BBCode","2009-06-07 06:31:34"
14616,1489,"thanks so much David.\
\
Best\,\
Ryan\
Ameranouche",14616,"BBCode","2009-06-07 06:48:21"
14617,1489,"Jack\,\
\
Thanks very much for your kind words about the CD. I just read that today. It means very much to me and the band... very nice of you.\
\
If your ever in need for a rhythm player\, let me know.\
\
Thanks Jack\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14617,"BBCode","2009-06-07 06:31:34"
14618,337,"Hey Chris\, this is Jack\, Sims's old student from Boston. If it's still available I might be interested in a trade. We could even do the swap at the Midwest Gypsy Swing festival to save shipping costs if you are into it. I am currently in the opposite position from you... I have recently acquired the Dupont of my dreams and don't feel right owning two Selmer-sized guitars. I have a Michael Collins\, that I bought from Denis Chang a number of years ago... I think you got to play it last year at Djangofest Midwest. It's a wonderful instrument with a surprisingly strong midrange for a Selmer\, great for rhythm. It's got a schatten pickup installed with it\, and I'm happy to include my preamp\, although I think one of the connections is loose in that box and may need some fixing.\
Like I said\, it was once owned by Denis Chang which means the guitar has visited the two great gypsy encampments in Holland. I have some wonderful photos of Paulus Schaefer and Feigli Prisor playing it. Denis told me they were both really impressed with it\, and that one of the gypsies liked it so much he tried to trade his Stochelo Rosenberg signature Eimers for it. It's pleasingly evened out since its days with Denis and is a great axe. At Django in June I had a really hard time finding a guitar that rivalled it. The Dupont I own now is probably the only guitar I can think of that had made me jealous. In any event\, if your JR is still available and you're interested in a trade\, just let me know. Also let me know if you want pictures. \
\
Regards\,\
Jack",14618,"BBCode","2009-06-07 07:31:46"
14619,1489,"Hey Mark\,\
Thanks for writing. Sorry it took a month to get back to you\, I hardly ever check these messages. \
Yes that is the guitar I have been playing these days. I love all types. \
\
Hope to see you again at one of our shows.\
\
Best\,\
Ryan Flaherty\
Ameranouche",14204,"BBCode","2009-06-07 06:34:00"
14620,1737,"Here are some better pics.  I think the finish checking is visible in a couple\, but the angle has to be just right.  Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-07 08:23:58"
14622,118,"Hey Robin\,\
\
I was just looking for an answer for Sue and stumbled across this:\
[url=http://www.filestube.com/997ed9b796a354eb03e9\,g/Paul-Meader-Robin-Nolan-The-Gypsy-Gig-Book-A-Gipsy-Jazz-Anthology.html]www.filestube.com/997ed9b796a354eb03e9\, ... ology.html[/url]\
\
Thought you might want to know...\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14622,"BBCode","2009-06-06 22:46:38"
14630,1737,"Thanks\, Will ship it first thing tomorrow morning.  Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-07 10:05:41"
14632,302,"Hi Ben  - \
                I am interested in the G 1939 and wanted to hear a 2nd opinion on the Dorado model!  Good to hear that you prefer your new guitar's tone over your others.  I haven't had many \"D\" holes in my hands\, but as my ear  is improved after 5 years I'm starting to hear more differences now in alll the Gjazz models and luthiers.  Thanks for your thoughts.\
                Play as many other guitars as you can at the festival and enjoy!\
                I live in Bremerton WA west across Puget Sound and 30 miles North of Tacoma where Josh lives.\
                Cheers\, Rocky",14606,"BBCode","2009-06-07 10:09:10"
14633,563,"Tom--\
\
I believe I'll have room in the car for the Manouche\, if you are still interested. My home number is (856)983-3619 if you want to call. My cell number is (609)694-8554 if you can't find me in Northampton. Andrew knows me well\, so you can ask him to introduce us or you can get my room number from him. If circumstances have changed and you are no longer interested\, please let me know so I leave it behind. \
\
I look forward to meeting you.\
\
Michael",14633,"BBCode","2009-06-07 11:21:03"
14639,1945,"i am still interested and will call you when i am there; i arrive tuesday afternoon\
thx\
tom cunningham",14541,"BBCode","2009-06-07 13:04:26"
14644,337,"Hey Chris\, this is Jack\, Sims's old student from Boston. If it's still available I might be interested in a trade. We could even do the swap at the Midwest Gypsy Swing festival to save shipping costs if you are into it. I am currently in the opposite position from you... I have recently acquired the Dupont of my dreams and don't feel right owning two Selmer-sized guitars. I have a Michael Collins\, that I bought from Denis Chang a number of years ago... I think you got to play it last year at Djangofest Midwest. It's a wonderful instrument with a surprisingly strong midrange for a Selmer\, great for rhythm. It's got a schatten pickup installed with it\, and I'm happy to include my preamp\, although I think one of the connections is loose in that box and may need some fixing.\
Like I said\, it was once owned by Denis Chang which means the guitar has visited the two great gypsy encampments in Holland. I have some wonderful photos of Paulus Schaefer and Feigli Prisor playing it. Denis told me they were both really impressed with it\, and that one of the gypsies liked it so much he tried to trade his Stochelo Rosenberg signature Eimers for it. It's pleasingly evened out since its days with Denis and is a great axe. At Django in June I had a really hard time finding a guitar that rivalled it. The Dupont I own now is probably the only guitar I can think of that had made me jealous. In any event\, if your JR is still available and you're interested in a trade\, just let me know. Also let me know if you want pictures. \
\
Regards\,\
Jack",14644,"BBCode","2009-06-07 07:31:46"
14645,1986,"Hello Jack\,\
\
Thanks for the message.  I seem to be getting a bunch of responses on this but I would like to consider yours.  I like the idea of checking each other''s guitars out this summer.  Are you just coming back for the fest or will you be back sooner?  I am not in a huge hurry to make a trade.  I would rather bide my time and find a real good trade offer.  Yours seems like that offer. Unless something I can't refuse comes along lets plan on this.  Can you send me some pictures?  \
\
Here is a pic of my new guitar.  It is a freaking MONSTER!!  I love it.  I guess you could call it a Hommage but it is actually based on the Macias Favino.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Chris",14618,"BBCode","2009-06-07 14:45:51"
14649,1737,"The year is 2003\, the serial # is C803848.  Its  the dark eyes model which is a step up from the minor swing.  Setups are always expensive\, I guess cause I had the string spacing fixed\, the truss rod adjusted\, bridge shimmed slightly\, etc...  \
\
ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-07 15:25:59"
14651,302,"Hi Jack  -\
                Can you track down Ben from Nova Scotia (Klaatu) and try out his new Gallato 1939?  Josh Hegg  isn't able to go this year as I would normally ask him.  I'm just curious about how it sounds\, neck size\, shape\, nut width\, etc. whether is a flat\, classical fretboard like the early ones\, or now has a radius?  Josh also liked the Saga D hole Dorado Schmitt model out now but he doesn't know anything about the Gallato!  Let me know about the Dorado also if someone has one.\
                One of these years I'll have to make out to the venue\, but can't this year either.\
                Thanks Jack\,\
                Rocky",14651,"BBCode","2009-06-07 15:52:14"
14656,302,"Ben  -  \
              I talked with Josh this morning and he isn't able to come because of work!  I emailed Jack who lives down the street from the venue and asked him to check out your Gallato!  You'll get alot out of this DFIJ and your ear will improve more.  Your opinion is still valid and requested.\
              Look forward to hearing from you after the event!\
              Thanks\, Rocky",14606,"BBCode","2009-06-07 16:06:28"
14658,1986,"Hello Jack\,\
\
Thanks for the message.  I seem to be getting a bunch of responses on this but I would like to consider yours.  I like the idea of checking each other''s guitars out this summer.  Are you just coming back for the fest or will you be back sooner?  I am not in a huge hurry to make a trade.  I would rather bide my time and find a real good trade offer.  Yours seems like that offer. Unless something I can't refuse comes along lets plan on this.  Can you send me some pictures?  \
\
Here is a pic of my new guitar.  It is a freaking MONSTER!!  I love it.  I guess you could call it a Hommage but it is actually based on the Macias Favino.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Chris",14658,"BBCode","2009-06-07 14:45:51"
14660,337,"Hey Chris\, \
\
Great to hear you're interested. Yeah I won't be in Madison until then. I am glad to hear you are a patient man. Below is a pic of the Collins. I have a lot more\, but I'm not sure how to post them here. If you give me your email address\, I can send them to you post haste. The Macias model looks awesome congrats on that one. Anyhow\, I'll keep the Collins warm for a little while longer\, and hopefully it'll be yours come August. Have a good one\, I hope to hear from you soon.\
\
Regards\,\
Jack\
\
p.s. I forgot to mention the Collins is really easy to play. Great comfortable C-shaped neck and action around 2.5 mm (maybe a little less) at the 12th fret on the low E.[/img]",14618,"BBCode","2009-06-07 17:24:13"
14661,337,"Hey Chris\, \
\
Great to hear you're interested. Yeah I won't be in Madison until then. I am glad to hear you are a patient man. Below is a pic of the Collins. I have a lot more\, but I'm not sure how to post them here. If you give me your email address\, I can send them to you post haste. The Macias model looks awesome congrats on that one. Anyhow\, I'll keep the Collins warm for a little while longer\, and hopefully it'll be yours come August. Have a good one\, I hope to hear from you soon.\
\
Regards\,\
Jack\
\
p.s. I forgot to mention the Collins is really easy to play. Great comfortable C-shaped neck and action around 2.5 mm (maybe a little less) at the 12th fret on the low E.[/img]",14644,"BBCode","2009-06-07 17:24:13"
14664,1986,"Cool.\
\
Email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:caravan@gypsyswing.com\">caravan@gypsyswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Chris",14618,"BBCode","2009-06-07 18:02:15"
14667,1737,"These pics were taken today.. the guitar was made in 2003..\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-07 18:14:16"
14675,302,"Hi Jack  -\
                Can you track down Ben from Nova Scotia (Klaatu) and try out his new Gallato 1939?  Josh Hegg  isn't able to go this year as I would normally ask him.  I'm just curious about how it sounds\, neck size\, shape\, nut width\, etc. whether is a flat\, classical fretboard like the early ones\, or now has a radius?  Josh also liked the Saga D hole Dorado Schmitt model out now but he doesn't know anything about the Gallato!  Let me know about the Dorado also if someone has one.\
                One of these years I'll have to make out to the venue\, but can't this year either.\
                Thanks Jack\,\
                Rocky",14606,"BBCode","2009-06-07 15:52:14"
14676,1986,"Cool.\
\
Email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:caravan@gypsyswing.com\">caravan@gypsyswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Chris",14658,"BBCode","2009-06-07 18:02:15"
14678,1737,"Hey\, yep sold the saga today.  If you are not interested in the dark eyes\, ill post it tomorrow on db.  Cheers\, Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-07 20:00:34"
14682,311,"Hey buddy!\
Great that you were finally able to take those babies home!\
Wow a real Selmer! You must be really happy!\
\
Thanks for the info on the Macias\, I'm thinking about it... sounds like it's a good Macias after all. It's remarkable how much setup can affect a guitar's sound.\
\
\
It seems I might have a buyer for my Dupont. he's local and will pay fair price\, so if it happens next week\, as I hope\, I'll be able to buy a new guitar at Samois which is so cool because I can have my pick of almost any guitar around the island... after adding about 1000 euros more and talking them into not charging me VAT.\
I'll be looking mainly at AJL\, Eimers\, Dupont and Hahl.\
\
\
If that guy doesn't bite I'll have to wait a while before getting a new guitar. Anyway I've been really enjoying my Nomade this past few weeks and could easily go a few years on the guitar alone\, so really it's all good.\
\
I'll talk with Jacques about my 335\, I just need to have it professionally appraised before. \
\
\
I'd love to hear your impressions on your new guitars as time goes by and you get to know them better.\
Congrats X3!!\
\
Have fun at DIJ!!!\
Best\,\
Enrique",14300,"BBCode","2009-06-07 22:11:22"
14684,620,"Chris\,\
\
You wouldn't be coming to Django in June\, by any chance? I've got a Dell'Arte special order maple Anouman\, D hole\, 14 frets but short scale\, a rare beast. \
\
Ben Robertson\
Windsor\, Nova Scotia",14684,"BBCode","2009-06-08 03:36:28"
14687,707,"Hi Jack -thanks for that.\
\
 What should I do?! \
\
 Do I understand correctly that you can just download the Gig Book for free from this link?\
\
 Thanks\,\
\
 Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->    better email address",14604,"BBCode","2009-06-08 06:19:11"
14689,337,"Hey man. It's my pleasure\, I want to represent for my fellow local Gypsy Jazz brothers\, and I meant every word. Yeah I'm going to try and record some demo stuff for a Jack Soref trio or quartet\, in the oncoming months\, and start promoting that\, it'd be nice to have you on board if I can get any gigs booked. We'll see how it goes. \
\
Regards\, and send my love to the rest of the band too. \
Jack",14614,"BBCode","2009-06-08 06:21:24"
14693,707,"Hi Jack -thanks for that.\
\
 What should I do?! \
\
 Do I understand correctly that you can just download the Gig Book for free from this link?\
\
 Thanks\,\
\
 Robin\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->    better email address",14693,"BBCode","2009-06-08 06:19:11"
14694,337,"Hey man. It's my pleasure\, I want to represent for my fellow local Gypsy Jazz brothers\, and I meant every word. Yeah I'm going to try and record some demo stuff for a Jack Soref trio or quartet\, in the oncoming months\, and start promoting that\, it'd be nice to have you on board if I can get any gigs booked. We'll see how it goes. \
\
Regards\, and send my love to the rest of the band too. \
Jack",14694,"BBCode","2009-06-08 06:21:24"
14695,1489,"Cool man. Would play with you any time possible. \
\
Hey check out my (rhythm) version of \"The Love Boat\" theme song on Youbue. Here is the link:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghbBXPIf0KY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghbBXPIf0KY[/url] \
\
I am starting to post vids and just testing the waters out a little bit. I am using the pseudo-name  \"Erotramp\" for now. If you like it\, please leave a comment\, or let me know what you think.  \
\
Peace\,\
Ryan Flaherty",14614,"BBCode","2009-06-08 16:25:03"
14698,1489,"Cool man. Would play with you any time possible. \
\
Hey check out my (rhythm) version of \"The Love Boat\" theme song on Youbue. Here is the link:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghbBXPIf0KY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghbBXPIf0KY[/url] \
\
I am starting to post vids and just testing the waters out a little bit. I am using the pseudo-name  \"Erotramp\" for now. If you like it\, please leave a comment\, or let me know what you think.  \
\
Peace\,\
Ryan Flaherty",14617,"BBCode","2009-06-08 16:25:03"
14699,1489,"Thanks Mark.\
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Yea I really like that nylon string. I like all kinds. That is just what I am playing now. \
\
Hope to see you again. \
\
Best\,\
Ryan Flaherty",14204,"BBCode","2009-06-08 16:26:07"
14700,1489,"Hey I just realized I sent you like 2 or 3 emails becuase I couldn't tell they were being sent or not.\
\
Sorry about that.\
\
Best\,\
Ryan",14204,"BBCode","2009-06-08 16:27:09"
14701,337,"Hi Ben\,\
\
It looks like you PM'd the wrong man. I'm just one of the other fellows posting in response to Chris's add. Although I will be at Django in June! Can't wait it's going to be a very good week!\
\
all the best\,\
Jack",14701,"BBCode","2009-06-08 06:15:53"
14702,620,"Woops\, sorry\, Jack. Thanks for letting me know. We (the Nove Scotia crowd) made it to Bangor Maine tonight and should arrive at DiJ early tomorrow afternoon. See you there!\
\
Ben",14684,"BBCode","2009-06-08 18:05:52"
14703,620,"Chris\, \
\
You wouldn't be coming to Django in June\, by any chance? I've got a Dell'Arte special order maple Anouman\, D hole\, 14 frets but short scale\, a rare beast. \
\
Ben Robertson \
Windsor\, Nova Scotia",14703,"BBCode","2009-06-08 18:30:50"
14704,1737,"Hey\,\
\
Heres the tracking # 1Z4RV109DK44846557\
\
\
I've loosened the strings for transit\, and I'm not sure how worn they are so might want to get a fresh set of Argentines on hand ready if you're like me..\
\
I hope you enjoy\,\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",14575,"BBCode","2009-06-08 18:32:16"
14708,1986,"Small world....  I traded away my all maple long scale 14f Anouman about a month ago.  They are great guitars but I am not interested.  D holes have proved to be too ringy for my taste.  I think I saw the stream about your lacquer question a while back.  Mine looked verrrrry similar to yours.  See the attached pic.  \
\
I won't be at Django In June this year.  I have gigs to play.  I definitely want to go to the next one though.  It sounds like a real blast from all the folks who I have talked to about it.\
\
Chris",14708,"BBCode","2009-06-08 18:43:03"
14709,620,"A friend of mine\, who is with me on this trip\, bought one a few months ago that looks even more like yours - 14 fret long scale. He's got GAs worse than I do. He scored a Dupont not long after that.\
\
Too bad you won't be at DiJ\, would love to jam with you. Maybe another year.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ben",14703,"BBCode","2009-06-08 18:48:34"
14715,1819,"Hi Michael ! If i buy accessories with small dimension\, how much is the shipping cost to Romania ? You have ideea ? Because I want to buy 5 Argentine string sets and 10 G strings. I have problems with my G strings and I don't have other set to change the G...I search Norman from gypsyguitar.de from 2-3 weeks\, rfcharle.com\, but nobody response\, i don't have ideea because i've buyied one time from Norman 2 picks and 1 argentine string set...:(\
\
So...if you know\, tell me how much is the shipping costs please :D\
\
Thanks !\
\
Stefan.",12944,"BBCode","2009-06-09 09:03:16"
14716,9,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
\
Just fill out an order online...the system will automatically generate all the shipping options for you.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",14716,"BBCode","2009-06-09 09:10:24"
14717,9,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
\
Just fill out an order online...the system will automatically generate all the shipping options for you.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",14716,"BBCode","2009-06-09 09:12:00"
14721,1819,"I'll try now\, stay at computer if you can please !\
\
Thanks for reply!\
\
Regards\,\
Stefan.",12944,"BBCode","2009-06-09 09:13:12"
14724,1819,"This is ?\
\
First Class Mail International Package - $14.26\
Priority Mail International\
6-10 Days - $27.00\
Express Mail International (EMS)\
2-3 Days - $35.00\
\
I've completed all the informations and i clicked next. This is the costs options ? Or...?\
\
Stefan.",12944,"BBCode","2009-06-09 09:18:53"
14725,9,"yes\, that's it",14716,"BBCode","2009-06-09 09:35:40"
14729,1819,"Ah\, Michael\, sorry. But Francois Charle response to me. Please\, don't get mind if i don't buy from you\, but from France\, strings arrive more fast and in my situation\, i want hurry the strings...Thanks for your responses\, and again\, sorry ;)\
\
Stefan.",12944,"BBCode","2009-06-09 10:02:33"
14732,1737,"Hey\, why don't we hook up and chat once I'm back.  The action is set low for me but is usually the set up for a particular player and easy to do.  The pick up is the stock Bigtone which is my pickup of choice. I don't mind giving you a 36 hr window if you pay for shipping and I get to recieve the guitar before any refund. I should be back monday so perhaps give me a call tuesday night (902) 444-2871.  Cheers\,  Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-09 13:29:50"
14738,14,"Hi Gonzolo:\
\
This is Dave Stassens from Portland.\
\
Let me know what you'd expect for a turnout/compensation standpoint for a show here in Portland.\
\
I could try to organize a show or have you do a gig here in town on your way through.\
\
Will you be coming alone ? I assume with your band ?\
\
I could probably arrange lodging with the help of some of the local Gypsy jazz lovers also.....\
\
Possibly a combination show and workshop as We've done in the past.\
\
Sept 21\,22\,23rd are the possible dates.\
\
\
\
Thanks....let me know\
\
\
\
\
David\
503-292-3413\
503-807-1269\
\
\
Let me know what",14738,"BBCode","2009-06-10 23:42:05"
14740,1653,"Hi Carl\, \
    I'm very interested in your Maple Dupont.  Where are you located ? I am in Northern California.  Would you be willing to ship on an approval basis .  I would of course pay for shipping.   Thanks\,   Tubby",14740,"BBCode","2009-06-11 07:56:17"
14741,431,"Hi Tubby\,\
\
Thanks for the interest in the guitar.  I am also located in Northern California.  You are welcome to come and try the guitar out.  Otherwise\, I would send the guitar with an approval period.\
\
Please let me know if you have any further questions.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",14741,"BBCode","2009-06-11 11:26:43"
14744,1653,"Hi Carl\,  Where in N.Cal are you? I'm in Nevada City.  If you're not too far away I would be interested in coming to see your guitar.  Thanks\, Tubby",14740,"BBCode","2009-06-11 17:11:41"
14745,431,"Hi Tubby\,\
\
I'm in Burlingame\, which is south of SF.  I just checked mapquest and it would be about a 160 mile trip one way.  I forget sometimes how big Northern California is!  If that's not too far for you\, you are welcome to come and check out the guitar.  Let me know what you what you'd like to do.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",14741,"BBCode","2009-06-11 18:37:25"
14748,1653,"Carl\, That's more than I wish to travel but before I ask you to ship it I was wondering if you have any recordings of the guitar that I could hear.  Isn't shipping like $50 one way?  It's been a while since I've shipped a guitar.\
\
Thanks for your help\,  Tubby",14740,"BBCode","2009-06-11 21:20:01"
14749,431,"Hi Tubby\,\
\
Sorry\, I don't have any recordings of the guitar.  I don't really have the equipment that would allow me to make a decent recording of it.\
\
As for shipping the guitar\, I haven't shipped an acoustic guitar for a while but I think it would probably be around $40-50.\
\
If you have any more questions\, please let me know.  \
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",14741,"BBCode","2009-06-11 21:39:13"
14751,14,"Hi Gonzolo:\
\
This is Dave Stassens from Portland.\
\
Let me know what you'd expect for a turnout/compensation standpoint for a show here in Portland.\
\
I could try to organize a show or have you do a gig here in town on your way through.\
\
Will you be coming alone ? I assume with your band ?\
\
I could probably arrange lodging with the help of some of the local Gypsy jazz lovers also.....\
\
Possibly a combination show and workshop as We've done in the past.\
\
Sept 21\,22\,23rd are the possible dates.\
\
\
\
Thanks....let me know\
\
\
\
\
David\
503-292-3413\
503-807-1269\
\
\
Let me know what",14751,"BBCode","2009-06-10 23:42:05"
14753,311,"Hope it goes well.\
Best\,\
Enrique.",14753,"BBCode","2009-06-12 11:49:45"
14755,1341,"Hey thanks so much for getting back to me. \
Well\, we are flexible to work with whatever is available\, \
it would be our first time there\, so of course i dont expect anything incredible. \
I'm trying to find events where we might be able to pull at least $600.\
You know maybe charging $15 at the door\, and trying to keep most of that if not all. \
Like i said we are in eugene oregon on sunday sep 20\, and we need ot be on the island on the 24th. \
So we were thinking either monday sep 21\, or tuesday sep 22. Since wed\, we should probably be in seattle. \
hey my email is\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:contactgonzalo@hotmail.com\">contactgonzalo@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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we can talk more from there.\
thanks again",14755,"BBCode","2009-06-12 10:17:41"
14757,2100,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Interested in the Pearl Django Play-Along book.  What do you want for it?\
\
Best to you\,\
\
Phil",14757,"BBCode","2009-06-14 04:47:43"
14760,178,"It's in this fake book that my lead guitarist charted in the second edition of the Hot Club of Tucson's Fake Book...\
Please keep it under your hat...\
You know\, please don't let it get out on line\, just share it with a select few that won't spill the beans...",14760,"BBCode","2009-06-14 09:56:54"
14761,178,"Send me your off group email address and I'll send you The Latin Real Book.\
Tried it in this pm and it wouldn't load...\
That is if your interested...\
569 compositions on pdf...\
I have around 40 Fake Books on PDF...\
In the mean time\, here's my old band Hot Club of Tucson Fake Book that our lead guitarist put together.",14761,"BBCode","2009-06-14 10:36:18"
14762,1653,"Hi Carl\,  I do have one more question\,  I'm strictly a rhythm player so I'm looking for a guitar with more low end. How would you describe the tone of your Dupont ? Is it trebly like most of the long scale I've heard or is it more full bodied?  Thanks\, Tubby",14740,"BBCode","2009-06-14 09:54:13"
14763,126,"This guy Zach had a copy of the Django fake book at Django in June. He said that you had created it. After finding the thread here it appears to be   the one that many of you worked on.  I was able to download a version from this site\, but it only has 42 tunes\, where Zach's version had 200 tunes. \
\
Is that \"expanded\" version available for download anywhere?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike A",14763,"BBCode","2009-06-14 11:49:49"
14764,178,"It's in this fake book that my lead guitarist charted in the second edition of the Hot Club of Tucson's Fake Book...\
Please keep it under your hat...\
You know\, please don't let it get out on line\, just share it with a select few that won't spill the beans...",14764,"BBCode","2009-06-14 09:56:54"
14765,1531,"Awesome. This will help me no end. Thanks man.",14760,"BBCode","2009-06-14 12:51:46"
14766,1531,"Awesome. This will help me no end. Thanks man.",14766,"BBCode","2009-06-14 12:51:46"
14767,178,"Your welcome...\
My pleasure...",14760,"BBCode","2009-06-14 13:53:31"
14768,431,"Hi Tubby\,\
\
This Dupont has a nice fat low end\, but is not mushy and ill defined like some of the 12 fret D holes can be.  On the treble side\, it has the gypsy cutting tone\, but is not overly bright and thin like many of the 14 fret O holes can be.  Overall\, it has a very nice dry full voice and really performs well when driving the rhythm.  I really think that the long scale and the D hole make the best tonal combination for Selmer style guitars.  It is set up with an approximately 3.5 mm action on the bass side at the 12th fret and has tremendous volume. \
\
If you have any more questions\, please let me know.  If you would like\, please feel free to call my cell (650-776-1700) or e-mail (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlm888@yahoo.com\">carlm888@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->).\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",14741,"BBCode","2009-06-14 13:56:58"
14769,178,"That's the only the tip of the iceberg...\
Send me your snail mail address and I'll mail you a care package full of Fake Books and CD's...",14769,"BBCode","2009-06-14 13:58:02"
14770,126,"This guy Zach had a copy of the Django fake book at Django in June. He said that you had created it. After finding the thread here it appears to be   the one that many of you worked on.  I was able to download a version from this site\, but it only has 42 tunes\, where Zach's version had 200 tunes. \
\
Is that \"expanded\" version available for download anywhere?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike A",14770,"BBCode","2009-06-14 11:49:49"
14771,1143,"Mike\,\
\
Forgive me\, but which Mike were you—I met several...did we meet personally\, like over lunch or hanging out/jamming? \
\
You can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rob@robertsaunders.com\">rob@robertsaunders.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Best\,\
\
-Rob",14763,"BBCode","2009-06-14 14:49:02"
14773,1143,"Mike\,\
\
Forgive me\, but which Mike were you—I met several...did we meet personally\, like over lunch or hanging out/jamming? \
\
You can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rob@robertsaunders.com\">rob@robertsaunders.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Best\,\
\
-Rob",14773,"BBCode","2009-06-14 14:49:02"
14775,178,"Send me your off group email address and I'll send you The Latin Real Book.\
Tried it in this pm and it wouldn't load...\
That is if your interested...\
569 compositions on pdf...\
I have around 40 Fake Books on PDF...\
In the mean time\, here's my old band Hot Club of Tucson Fake Book that our lead guitarist put together.",14775,"BBCode","2009-06-14 10:36:18"
14776,135,"Great!\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
\
Alex",14761,"BBCode","2009-06-14 16:07:21"
14777,178,"That's the only the tip of the iceberg...\
Send me your snail mail address and I'll mail you a care package full of Fake Books and CD's...",14777,"BBCode","2009-06-14 13:58:02"
14778,178,"Your welcome...\
My pleasure...",14764,"BBCode","2009-06-14 13:53:31"
14779,135,"Great!\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
\
Alex",14779,"BBCode","2009-06-14 16:07:21"
14780,71,"Hi Citrus\,\
\
I'm a fellow colorado gypsy jazz infected guitarist. Live in boulder but I'm probably moving to denver this fall. Been playing GJ a few years which makes me an advanced novice!\
\
If you feel like picking sometime up here or down there\, I'd be psyched to make the connection.\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adam@baroswing.com\">adam@baroswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
303.349.5600",14780,"BBCode","2009-06-14 21:50:18"
14781,71,"Hi Citrus\,\
\
I'm a fellow colorado gypsy jazz infected guitarist. Live in boulder but I'm probably moving to denver this fall. Been playing GJ a few years which makes me an advanced novice!\
\
If you feel like picking sometime up here or down there\, I'd be psyched to make the connection.\
\
Best\,\
\
Adam\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adam@baroswing.com\">adam@baroswing.com</a><!-- e -->\
303.349.5600",14781,"BBCode","2009-06-14 21:50:18"
14782,1239,"Jack\, If you still have the Pearl Django book available\, please let me know how much you want for it.\
\
Thanks\,\
Gene \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gene@slapefamily.net\">gene@slapefamily.net</a><!-- e -->",14782,"BBCode","2009-06-15 10:09:54"
14783,1239,"Jack\, If you still have the Pearl Django book available\, please let me know how much you want for it.\
\
Thanks\,\
Gene \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gene@slapefamily.net\">gene@slapefamily.net</a><!-- e -->",14783,"BBCode","2009-06-15 10:09:54"
14784,118,"Hi Gene\,\
\
Someone wrote yesterday asking about that same book; I've offered it to him for $20\, but if he passes I'll let you know.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14782,"BBCode","2009-06-15 11:07:05"
14785,118,"Hi Gene\,\
\
Someone wrote yesterday asking about that same book; I've offered it to him for $20\, but if he passes I'll let you know.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14785,"BBCode","2009-06-15 11:07:05"
14786,1239,"I'll take it if they turn it down. Just let me know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Gene",14782,"BBCode","2009-06-15 12:45:03"
14787,1239,"I'll take it if they turn it down. Just let me know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Gene",14783,"BBCode","2009-06-15 12:45:03"
14788,118,"Hi again\,\
\
Just heard from the first guy; he's going to take it.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14782,"BBCode","2009-06-15 15:16:16"
14789,118,"Hi again\,\
\
Just heard from the first guy; he's going to take it.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14785,"BBCode","2009-06-15 15:16:16"
14790,1239,"Thanks for letting me know.",14782,"BBCode","2009-06-15 15:54:48"
14791,1239,"Thanks for letting me know.",14783,"BBCode","2009-06-15 15:54:48"
14792,1737,"Hi Denny\,\
\
I just got back from Northampton.  Feel free to give me a call (902 444-2871) if you're still interested. \
\
Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-15 16:39:47"
14796,118,"Hey Rocky\,\
\
I ran into Ben and played his guitar without knowing who he was--we were in a jam and someone else had my guitar--but I remember liking it.  Pretty comfortable feel in my large-ish hands\, good tone.  Don't recall the neck shape\, but I don't remember it being a problem.  Between you and me\, I did notice that when Ben played it on rhythm\, he often got a really harsh sound\, but I think that was more his technique than the guitar.\
\
Sorry I don't have more details\, but at the time I didn't realize I was playing the guitar you'd asked about!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14796,"BBCode","2009-06-15 20:30:22"
14797,1531,"That would be amazing if you could. Thanks..My address is:\
\
Gary Williams\
1 Holly Ave\,\
Balsall Heath\,\
Birmingham\,\
Great Britain\
B12 8RJ\
\
Thanks again.... I'm loving your bands version of the Cantina music\, by the way. I do a solo version of TheThrone Room sometimes.. I'll stick it up on my myspace\, & then befriend you so you can have a listen.\
\
Cheers\,\
Gary",14769,"BBCode","2009-06-16 02:44:16"
14808,1531,"That would be amazing if you could. Thanks..My address is:\
\
Gary Williams\
1 Holly Ave\,\
Balsall Heath\,\
Birmingham\,\
Great Britain\
B12 8RJ\
\
Thanks again.... I'm loving your bands version of the Cantina music\, by the way. I do a solo version of TheThrone Room sometimes.. I'll stick it up on my myspace\, & then befriend you so you can have a listen.\
\
Cheers\,\
Gary",14808,"BBCode","2009-06-16 02:44:16"
14809,406,"Howzit my name is Mundo.  I thought we were myspace friends with your Hot Club.  Hopefully I got it right but you're in the Hot Club de Reneaux right. If I'm wrong sorry for the confusion!\
\
Anyway I got interviewed for the Huffington Post and they asked me to list other Hot Clubs and I thought I'd throw you guys some love.  My apologies that they mis-spelled your name.  I'm pretty sure I spelled it correctly\, but the interview was done over the phone.\
\
Anyway here's the link: [url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-sterling]www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-sterling[/url]  or [url]\
\
-Mundo[/url]",14809,"BBCode","2009-06-16 18:29:07"
14810,302,"Hi Jack  -  \
                 Thanks for your perceptions on the Gallato!  I don't need another guitar\, but am wrestling with GAS!   DId anyone have one of the new SAGA 370\, the Dorado Schmitt model that you either heard of or  played?\
Josh said he liked them for both solo and rhythm as one came thru his hands in Tacoma WA.  No need to email back if you didn't see one.\
Also:  My guitar mate has a 3 to 3 1/2 year old Geronimo Mateos that is very nice with good tone and Selmer type qualities that after playing\,  I\, Josh and Michael H. all agreed was a better guitar for my friend Darren who was in TX at the time as compared to a new Dell Arte 'Hommag 'D hole we played.  But\, about three weeks back I asked Josh about the later Mateos guitars and he said the last two thru his hands did not have the tone or workmanship that Darren's has.   Maybe it was just a better one\, or that the quality\, attention to tone has declined.  Anyway\, I just thought I'd pass this info along.\
             Cheers\,\
             Rocky",14651,"BBCode","2009-06-16 18:59:23"
14812,1509,"Hey Mike\, \
\
I sent you an email.  Do you still have that oval hole Manouche for sale?\
\
Alex",14812,"BBCode","2009-06-16 21:03:05"
14814,2100,"Hi 'stuckinkansas'!\
\
Fairly new to the sight and study of GJ.  Don't know if you are still in Kansas or not\, but thought I'd check.  I live in Mission\, KS\, just about 10 minutes east of the Plaza area in Kansas City.  Are you still in Kansas?  If so\, where.  There are precious few GJ resources I've found around\, so if you're close it would be nice to get together to exchange info.  \
\
Drop me a line if you've got time\,\
\
Phil 'JazzDawg'",14814,"BBCode","2009-06-17 06:06:09"
14815,1275,"Fredo\, do you still have this guitar?",14087,"BBCode","2009-06-17 06:07:50"
14819,2053,"Yes\, I still have it.\
\
Fred",14091,"BBCode","2009-06-17 07:26:56"
14820,1275,"Ok Fred\, I would like to make you an offer\, respectfully.\
I believe the guitar is worth 360 Euro.  The last one I saw was at\
guitare village [url=http://www.guitare-village.com/occasion/jazz/jazz_280.php]http://www.guitare-village.com/occasion ... zz_280.php[/url]\
\
If you are willing to accept 360 euro (plus case and shipping) we can make a sale.  I would also want the guitar sent to my friend in barcelona because he is coming to New York where I live and he can bring it for me.  Also the shipping cost from France to Barcelona will be very cheap.\
\
Thanks\
\
Dean\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deano@mailcan.com\">deano@mailcan.com</a><!-- e -->",14087,"BBCode","2009-06-17 07:48:39"
14825,406,"Howzit my name is Mundo.  I thought we were myspace friends with your Hot Club.  Hopefully I got it right but you're in the Hot Club de Reneaux right. If I'm wrong sorry for the confusion!\
\
Anyway I got interviewed for the Huffington Post and they asked me to list other Hot Clubs and I thought I'd throw you guys some love.  My apologies that they mis-spelled your name.  I'm pretty sure I spelled it correctly\, but the interview was done over the phone.\
\
Anyway here's the link: [url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-sterling]www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-sterling[/url]  or [url]\
\
-Mundo[/url]",14825,"BBCode","2009-06-16 18:29:07"
14826,1414,"thanx much.you play django stuff?",14809,"BBCode","2009-06-17 09:37:48"
14827,1509,"Hey Mike\, \
\
I just left you a message on your cell about coming down today to see those Manouche axes.  I've actually been talking to Tony in the UK about buying a new one but I'd be open to purchasing a used one.  Give me a call back at 609-240-1523.  Talk to you soon\,\
\
Alex",14812,"BBCode","2009-06-17 08:45:17"
14828,563,"I called but got your VM. My number at work is (215)597-2647. My cell phone is almost dead\, so I shut it off to save the battery to call my wife after work. If you call me here\, know that I am alone and if I step to the men's room\, there will be no one to get the phone. \
\
Too bad we couldn't have hooked up in Northampton. I had the Manouche there all week. But by all means come down and try it out. You can do a comparison to the Selmer and the Dupont VRB. The Manouche gives a good account of itself\, especially for $1300. \
\
I don't know if he mentioned it\, but my Manouche has something of a reputation and Tony has e-mailed me about buying it back. We haven't talked money\, but I'd rather it find a home with a good player. \
\
Hope to talk with you soon. Use a PM to reach me today as Uncle Sam's computer is not letting me get into my personal e-mail at work.",14828,"BBCode","2009-06-17 10:59:59"
14831,302,"Hi Jack  -  \
                 Thanks for your perceptions on the Gallato!  I don't need another guitar\, but am wrestling with GAS!   DId anyone have one of the new SAGA 370\, the Dorado Schmitt model that you either heard of or  played?\
Josh said he liked them for both solo and rhythm as one came thru his hands in Tacoma WA.  No need to email back if you didn't see one.\
Also:  My guitar mate has a 3 to 3 1/2 year old Geronimo Mateos that is very nice with good tone and Selmer type qualities that after playing\,  I\, Josh and Michael H. all agreed was a better guitar for my friend Darren who was in TX at the time as compared to a new Dell Arte 'Hommag 'D hole we played.  But\, about three weeks back I asked Josh about the later Mateos guitars and he said the last two thru his hands did not have the tone or workmanship that Darren's has.   Maybe it was just a better one\, or that the quality\, attention to tone has declined.  Anyway\, I just thought I'd pass this info along.\
             Cheers\,\
             Rocky",14606,"BBCode","2009-06-16 18:59:23"
14832,598,"[i]\"\
Hi Ian!\
Come home and recharge your batteries anytime.\
We can sit and play a tune together...and drink Kieth's Laughing\"[/i]\
\
Hi Halifax\,\
\
I read this and had to do a double take! I'm a fellow Bluenoser (Grew up in Halifax/Dartmouth) but have been living in LA for the past 10 years\, can't get a decent beer to save my soul...I could do with a case of ice cold Keith's and a Jam. Anyhoo... keep jammin and enjoy the good beer.\
\
-Grim",14832,"BBCode","2009-05-24 23:17:02"
14834,1220,"Howdy Nick\
\
I just found this message...go figure.\
I didn't realize that there was a personal messaging option.\
Sorry about that.\
\
I just got back from Django in June...it was a hoot\
\
Dniel",5812,"BBCode","2009-06-18 05:03:51"
14835,1220,"Howdy Nick\
\
I just found this message...go figure.\
I didn't realize that there was a personal messaging option.\
Sorry about that.\
\
I just got back from Django in June...it was a hoot\
\
Dniel",5836,"BBCode","2009-06-18 05:03:51"
14837,1509,"Hi Mike\, \
\
I'm digging the Manouche.  Two questions\, how long have you had those strings on it (I think you said a while) and you were talking about \"the sweet spot\"\, you feel I'll really get to it if the action is raised a tiny bit correct?  Great meeting you\, thank you for your hospitality and I can guarantee we'd be giving you on offer on your fine home if it wasn't so far from my work!  Talk to you soon\,\
\
Alex",14812,"BBCode","2009-06-18 10:05:02"
14838,563,"Alex--\
\
Glad to hear you like the guitar! I think it's a really good one (as did Samson!)\, and it can take you all the way until your ready for a top luthier guitar. \
\
I put the strings on right after I got it back from Djangofest at Byrdland\, so figure mid-November. I used it mostly for travel\, so I didn't mind losing a little volume\, especially in a hotel room. \
\
I'm working off of memory here\, but I would say that the action was just a little higher than it is now when it was in the sweet spot. I think you could get in touch with John Vickers at Manouche. My guess is that he set them all up with about the same height at the 12th fret. John could probably tell you exactly\, and also get you a higher bridge. Actually\, Barry Warhaftig might swap bridges with you and give you the higher one. It certainly won't hurt to ask. \
\
Good luck with it\, and remember to keep it humidified. It really reduces the stress from having the top rise and fall constantly with weather changes. Keeps it in tune better\, too. \
\
Great meeting you at D in J as well as having you over last night. I'm glad you got the guitar\, although I was a little irked at myself for letting it go so cheap!   :) Fellow teacher (before my government days) and all\, so it was a good cause.\
\
I hope we can get a jam together in the next couple of weeks. \
\
Michael",14828,"BBCode","2009-06-18 10:57:00"
14841,36,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
not sure what message you are referring to\, as it was probably at least two years ago.  You did send me a message in June 2007 with this same message title though :)\
\
Hope all is well with you.  We release our new CD tomorrow.\
\
Nick",5812,"BBCode","2009-06-18 16:39:56"
14842,36,"Hi Daniel\,\
\
not sure what message you are referring to\, as it was probably at least two years ago.  You did send me a message in June 2007 with this same message title though :)\
\
Hope all is well with you.  We release our new CD tomorrow.\
\
Nick",5821,"BBCode","2009-06-18 16:39:56"
14843,1509,"Hi Michael\, \
\
I might buy a bridge set from Tony at Manouche.  Not sure yet.  Anyway thanks for that info.  Where did you buy that humidifier?  Should I keep the guitar in my case or leave it out on a stand?  If I leave it out should it be in the same room the humidifier is in?  I have a one level condo\, will the humidifier be effective in the entire condo or only in the room that it's in?  I'm thinking we should set up a djam around the beginning to mid July and so I think we still have some time before I'll send that email out\, I'm totally cool with the first one being at your house.\
\
Talk to you soon\, \
\
Alex",14812,"BBCode","2009-06-18 16:18:16"
14844,563,"Sears\, Target\, Best Buy...lots of places have humidifiers. I keep them in the case or out\, depending on whether I am using them. The important thing is to keep the wood at a fairly constant level. \
\
Any time is fine for a jam.",14828,"BBCode","2009-06-18 19:18:34"
14846,1220,"Howdy grim!\
\
Sorry that I'm a bit late in getting back to you.\
I hope to hell you didn't attend Django in June!\
I would have brought you a 2'fer.\
\
Do you ever make it back home?",14846,"BBCode","2009-06-18 03:32:02"
14847,598,"Ah\, I could only dream of such a trip. It's a bit tough for me to get away these days. Two young kids and a very demanding job see to that. Plus due to the above reasons\, I have only just re-joined the legions of \"gypsy twangers\" after a very long (almost 10 years) hiatus. \
\
I am seriously back to work on getting my chops up to a level where I wouldn't be embarrassed to actually let someone hear me play. I dusted off my [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifto_canucki/collections/72157604363351532/]Duponts[/url]  and have been working through Denis Chang's quite excellent tutorial DVD's. Most of it is refresher but it makes a great practice syllabus. \
\
I was toying with the Idea of trying to get up to DFNW but most likely my only hope is the Southern California festival next spring. I will have to settle for the Gonzalo Bergara/John Jorgenson concerts that are happening locally next month.\
\
Anyway\, maybe we will cross paths one day I and I will surely take you up on that Beer offer. \
\
-G",14395,"BBCode","2009-06-19 07:46:18"
14848,598,"Ah\, I could only dream of such a trip. It's a bit tough for me to get away these days. Two young kids and a very demanding job see to that. Plus due to the above reasons\, I have only just re-joined the legions of \"gypsy twangers\" after a very long (almost 10 years) hiatus. \
\
I am seriously back to work on getting my chops up to a level where I wouldn't be embarrassed to actually let someone hear me play. I dusted off my [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifto_canucki/collections/72157604363351532/]Duponts[/url]  and have been working through Denis Chang's quite excellent tutorial DVD's. Most of it is refresher but it makes a great practice syllabus. \
\
I was toying with the Idea of trying to get up to DFNW but most likely my only hope is the Southern California festival next spring. I will have to settle for the Gonzalo Bergara/John Jorgenson concerts that are happening locally next month.\
\
Anyway\, maybe we will cross paths one day I and I will surely take you up on that Beer offer. \
\
-G",14832,"BBCode","2009-06-19 07:46:18"
14850,182,"HI Dennis\
\
Ewan MacKenzie here from ozland.\
\
i'll be in Samois - are you going this year?\
imagine you are...\
i'm at the mercure.\
\
hope to catch up\
cheers\
Ewan",14850,"BBCode","2009-06-19 10:18:28"
14851,3,"i will definitely be there!\
\
see you soon\
D",14851,"BBCode","2009-06-19 10:24:15"
14852,3,"i will definitely be there!\
\
see you soon\
D",14852,"BBCode","2009-06-19 10:24:15"
14854,182,"great!!\
it's been a while - have you heard about ozmanouche?\
\
[url]http://www.ozmanouche.com[/url]\
\
we've been having fun down here :)\
\
\
seeya!!\
ewan",14850,"BBCode","2009-06-19 10:31:08"
14855,118,"Hi Craig\,\
\
Someone sent me a pretty huge fake book today (almost 400 pages) and Boum! was in it...thought I'd send this along.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14855,"BBCode","2009-06-19 11:30:10"
14856,118,"Hi Craig\,\
\
Someone sent me a pretty huge fake book today (almost 400 pages) and Boum! was in it...thought I'd send this along.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14856,"BBCode","2009-06-19 11:30:10"
14857,131,"Jack\, \
\
Hey\, thanks!   That looks pretty much like I figured.   The Nicescu/Moignard version treats the bridge a little differently\, but similar.   \
\
I gotta get back to this song\, really like it.   I has one of those melodies you can't stop humming.   Had a string of gigs and had to concentrate on the set lists\, but after this weekend will have time for new music.  \
\
BTW\, I didn't make it to Django in June this year which I sorely missed\, BUT did see Gonzalo and his quartet at 49 West in Annapolis last Tuesday.   Spectacular!   49 West is a small club in the back of a small cafe style restaurant in downtown Annapolis.  Great atmosphere\, great performance.   The group I've been playing with recently\, Hot Club of DC did a warm up set for them which was kinda cool.   \
\
Thanks again for the chart and hope to see you soon. \
\
Craig",14855,"BBCode","2009-06-19 11:50:46"
14858,1737,"Hi Denny\,\
\
I spoke to UPS\, and with packing materials and shipping costs it should run about 75$.  Any more than that and I'll cover it.  If you want to make a paypal payment to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ibradbur@dal.ca\">ibradbur@dal.ca</a><!-- e -->\, I can ship on the weekend.  \
\
I'll include a pick\, strings\, and a DVD of instructional stuff.. We should plan on jamming once I move to Ontario... \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-19 12:40:31"
14864,45,"Daniel:\
\
I should not have kidded you about the 12 hr drive to Halifax. Tom Malone and I were so busy yakking when we left we went to Vermont by mistake.\
\
It added 5 hrs to our trip making our home journey 14 hrs instead of 8!\
\
Send me an email.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",14864,"BBCode","2009-06-19 13:14:00"
14869,45,"Daniel:\
\
I should not have kidded you about the 12 hr drive to Halifax. Tom Malone and I were so busy yakking when we left we went to Vermont by mistake.\
\
It added 5 hrs to our trip making our home journey 14 hrs instead of 8!\
\
Send me an email.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",14869,"BBCode","2009-06-19 13:14:00"
14872,2132,"Hi Gregor - thanks for the post (low e buzz).  \
\
By the way\, Gregor - just noticed your location...do I have it right\, you're from my birthplace\, Ventura???  if so\, wow!  Born and bred\, went to Buena\, before transferring to Berkeley to finish my college days\, then L.A.\, for another life....say hi to my old\, grey-beached homeland! :)\
\
Paul",14872,"BBCode","2009-06-19 17:03:31"
14877,932,"sorry my friend. I'm Garry from sunny Scotland.  :) \
Wee would say dreekit\, depressin\, pissin it down Scotland\, but hey...........It wouldn't be Scotland if it wasn't raining",14877,"BBCode","2009-06-19 17:08:37"
14878,2132,"Hahah - sorry\, Garry - thought I was PM'ing Gregor\, below your post - apologies.  Love Scotland!  I was once crazy enough to learn the Highland pipes - at least through most fingerings and grace notes with some ease\, ready for the bag and drones.  Moved on at that point\, as trying to open a French restaurant in the middle of nowehere sort of cut short my piping life...\
\
I've learned to try something else....apparently\, now GJ... :lol: \
\
Cheers\, and thanks for your help as well.  \
\
Paul",14872,"BBCode","2009-06-19 17:17:48"
14879,2132,"By the way\, Gregor - just noticed your location...do I have it right\, you're from my birthplace\, Ventura??? if so\, wow! Born and bred\, went to Buena\, before transferring to Berkeley to finish my college days\, then L.A.\, for another life....say hi to my old\, grey-beached homeland!\
\
\
Paul",14879,"BBCode","2009-06-19 17:19:04"
14883,1220,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:popebenedictxvi@rome.com\">popebenedictxvi@rome.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Me and organized religion don't seem to get along :lol:",14883,"BBCode","2009-06-20 05:08:21"
14884,563,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mbauer1@comcast.net\">mbauer1@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",14884,"BBCode","2009-06-20 05:18:03"
14885,1220,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:popebenedictxvi@rome.com\">popebenedictxvi@rome.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Me and organized religion don't seem to get along :lol:",14885,"BBCode","2009-06-20 05:08:21"
14887,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Is this Jon P?  I missed your gig.  Do you guys (Djersey Django) have a website or mailing list you can put me on?  I saw you guys in Hoboken and thought it was great.\
\
Alex",14887,"BBCode","2009-06-20 08:04:04"
14888,1509,"Hey Wayne\, \
\
Alex here from Jersey.  I jammed with you and your friend on the weekend of DIJ.  Anyway do you have the set list of Denis Chang's performance at DIJ?  I was wondering what some of the songs were.  Thanks and I hope all is well.\
\
Alex",14888,"BBCode","2009-06-20 08:10:30"
14889,1509,"Hey Wayne\, \
\
Alex here from Jersey.  I jammed with you and your friend on the weekend of DIJ.  Anyway do you have the set list of Denis Chang's performance at DIJ?  I was wondering what some of the songs were.  Thanks and I hope all is well.\
\
Alex",14888,"BBCode","2009-06-20 08:11:29"
14890,1509,"Hey Wayne\, \
\
Alex here from Jersey.  I jammed with you and your friend on the weekend of DIJ.  Anyway do you have the set list of Denis Chang's performance at DIJ?  I was wondering what some of the songs were.  Thanks and I hope all is well.\
\
Alex",14890,"BBCode","2009-06-20 08:10:30"
14891,1509,"Hey Wayne\, \
\
Alex here from Jersey.  I jammed with you and your friend on the weekend of DIJ.  Anyway do you have the set list of Denis Chang's performance at DIJ?  I was wondering what some of the songs were.  Thanks and I hope all is well.\
\
Alex",14890,"BBCode","2009-06-20 08:11:29"
14892,45,"Alex:\
\
I'm starting to release all the DC clips on youtube.\
\
If you type Denis Chang into youtube search or go to:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHlphr9F3DY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHlphr9F3DY[/url]\
\
you should be able to find the rest.\
\
My email is :\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
That's the best one to contact me.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne",14888,"BBCode","2009-06-20 09:09:56"
14893,45,"Alex:\
\
I'm starting to release all the DC clips on youtube.\
\
If you type Denis Chang into youtube search or go to:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHlphr9F3DY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHlphr9F3DY[/url]\
\
you should be able to find the rest.\
\
My email is :\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
That's the best one to contact me.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne",14893,"BBCode","2009-06-20 09:09:56"
14896,1986,"I have a guy here in Madison that has done all my setup work for years.  If you ever need setup work it may be worth a trip.  I have had him keep up 4 gypsy guitars of mine over the years.  He has also maintains two other guitars for my other band mate.  He has worked on Harmonious Wail's guitarist's axe\, and one for a guy from LaCrosse.  The tech's name is Scott Boyd.  He can be reached at work at (608)661-8648 directly or toll free at 1-800-369-6255 at Ward Brodt Music Mall in Madison. \
\
Chris",14896,"BBCode","2009-06-20 10:24:05"
14897,2132,"Thanks\, Chris - gave him a call.  We're planning a swing through\, soon\, per our earlier e-mail to you\, so will try to catch you at the same time.  \
\
See you soon\, \
\
Paul",14897,"BBCode","2009-06-20 10:29:18"
14898,1986,"I have a guy here in Madison that has done all my setup work for years.  If you ever need setup work it may be worth a trip.  I have had him keep up 4 gypsy guitars of mine over the years.  He has also maintains two other guitars for my other band mate.  He has worked on Harmonious Wail's guitarist's axe\, and one for a guy from LaCrosse.  The tech's name is Scott Boyd.  He can be reached at work at (608)661-8648 directly or toll free at 1-800-369-6255 at Ward Brodt Music Mall in Madison. \
\
Chris",14896,"BBCode","2009-06-20 10:24:20"
14900,1890,"Could you put me on your email list?  I saw that you played in Madison on Friday\
today (Saturday). I would have been there if I had seen the announcement in time.\
\
I'm in New Providence and am attempting to play GJ on mandolin.\
Still at the floundering around level\, but things are starting to come together.\
\
email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rjs@benevue.com\">rjs@benevue.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
--bob",14900,"BBCode","2009-06-20 12:03:17"
14902,1819,"Hey Michael\, another bastard: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6495]viewtopic.php?t=6495[/url]\
\
Stefan :D",12853,"BBCode","2009-06-20 13:27:14"
14905,1737,"Hey\,  \
\
Payment was received\, and guitar shipped today. I put a pick\, set of strings\, and a dvd with video lessons\, and instructional books in there as well.  \
\
The tracking number is : 1Z 7R6 4F4 DK 5752 6067\, Should be there by Thursday.  Hope you enjoy\, this is really a great guitar\, Kruno was play a similar guitar at Django in June and it sounded fantastic...\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-20 15:09:34"
14906,1737,"Hey\, thanks for the interest in the Dell Arte...  \
\
This guitar is really something special.. The guitar is the long scale\, but the string tension and the action are great and it plays like butter..  The long scale contributes to its great volume\, this guitar is really loud...  I am in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, but will be moving to Toronto in six weeks..  Let me know if I can answer any further questions...  \
\
Cheers\, Ian",14906,"BBCode","2009-06-20 15:18:51"
14910,2151,"Thanks for the reply. \
Doesn't sound like it's going to work out.\
Good luck!",14910,"BBCode","2009-06-20 15:40:33"
14911,1737,"No worries\,  The other Anouman posted is short scale\, you should drop Ben a line to see if he still has it.  Cheers\, Ian",14906,"BBCode","2009-06-20 17:07:01"
14915,620,"Hi -\
\
I have the guitar you're looking for:\
[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6463[/url]\
\
It's a 640mm 14 fret Anouman\, a very rare instrument. I'm familiar with the one in the other listing\, because Ian is a friend of mine who lives in Halifax\, Nova Scotia (I'm in Windsor\, about 45 miles away). Ian's guitar is a 670mm scale.\
\
Mine is now shown as sold\, because another friend has expressed interest and given me a deposit. However\, he is having to pay in installments and said if I found a buyer who could pay up front\, he would be OK with giving it up. I would have to confirm that with him. I know he is somewhat strapped for money and is probably having  a hard time justifying this purchase. I took his offer because I need the money to replenish my savings after buying an AJL that Denis Chang had on loan while his new guitar was being built. A bird in the hand and all that.\
\
If you're interested in the guitar\, let me know and I'll follow up with him to make sure it's OK. I won't go back on our deal without his permission.\
\
You can PM me on Djangobooks or email me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bennyrobertson@gmail.com\">bennyrobertson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Shipping and customs charges would of course be the responsibility of the buyer.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben Robertson",14915,"BBCode","2009-06-21 05:09:39"
14917,126,"Ben\,\
It's Mike A from Django in june. You will recall that I recorded the Gonzalo workshop.\
I have a Dell arte Hommage that I have thought of selling off and on and\, if I may ask\, I was curious about what you sold yours for as a sort of comparison\, though of course these guitars are different. Did you get the 2300?\
\
Mike",14917,"BBCode","2009-06-21 05:26:22"
14918,620,"Hi Mike\,\
\
Yes\, I remember you. I was kicking myself after that for not going out and buying a video recorder before coming to camp\, as I had thought about doing. It would be so much easier and more interesting to go back and watch a video than to listen to an hour and a half of audio. I thought it was really cool that you didn't even bring your guitar to the class\, but just sat back and listened and recorded for later use at your leisure.\
\
I actually let my friend have the Dell'Arte for less than the listed price\, because he is a friend and is struggling to come up with the money to even do that. Plus I know it would go to a good home where it would be well cared for\, which counts for something. Otherwise\, I would have held out for pretty close to the asking price.\
\
Alain Cola did tell me that he would sell a new one like this now for $3500. Since Michael sells the Hommage for $2699\, it is probably not a good comparison. You might drop Michael a note and ask what he woud sell it for.\
\
I bought it a year ago\, at a time when I thought I really needed short scale because of my smallish hands (I had been playing a Dell'Arte Sweet Chorus up until then). I recently happened to take a chance on a new Gallato 1939 and found the 670mm scale not to be bothersome any more. Maybe it's got to do with more playing experience. Then the AJL that Denis had on loan came up\, and I went for it. \
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben",14918,"BBCode","2009-06-21 05:59:57"
14919,178,"Gary\,\
I haven't forgotten\, I'll get your care package sent out Tuesday...\
Don't know how long it will take to get there...\
Enjoy...\
Allin",14769,"BBCode","2009-06-21 07:58:35"
14923,2151,"Thanks for writing.\
\
I appreciate your bringing this to my attention\, as Ian did mention this instrument in his reply to another inquiry. \
It's very nice\, but the distance and time aren't going to work out on this one.\
\
Thanks anyway.\
\
tc",14923,"BBCode","2009-06-21 09:17:41"
14924,620,"That's OK\, my friend still seems to want the guitar. Thanks for letting me know. It was nice of Ian to mention that to you.\
\
Good luck in your search. Have you tried writing to Alain Cola directly? He might have something on hand that's not listed on his site. That's how I tracked this one down.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben",14915,"BBCode","2009-06-21 09:24:47"
14925,178,"Gary\,\
I haven't forgotten\, I'll get your care package sent out Tuesday...\
Don't know how long it will take to get there...\
Enjoy...\
Allin",14777,"BBCode","2009-06-21 07:58:35"
14927,126,"Ben\,\
\
Okay about the guitar-not a good comparison. I thought that might be the case. Congrats on the AJL. I'm sure you will be happy with that.\
\
I did in fact have my guitar at the workshop. Also\, I only recorded audio. there was another guy with video. I was thinking you were the guy onto whose thumb drive I copied the audio file. (For the record\, I find the audio more than adequate for the purposes of review of the workshop. I did not recall any idiosyncratic fingerings\, etc. that require video)\
\
Mike",14917,"BBCode","2009-06-21 10:11:28"
14928,620,"Ah\, you're THAT Mike. Now I got it. I remember you well. Good player\, nice guitar. I was thinking of Gonzalo's workshop on Saturday on building tension. Someone did come to that with just his video camera\, but I didn't think his name was Mike\, so I was getting a bit confused.\
\
The AJL should arrive this Teesday. Denis is shipping if from Montreal. He was also very helpful in scoring the deal.\
\
Are you going back next year? I definitely plan to. Went in 2007\, missed last year\, I don't want to miss again.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Ben",14918,"BBCode","2009-06-21 10:19:40"
14931,2151,"Thanks. I saw Alain a couple of weeks ago. He had a really nice old Dupont that he wasn't parting with\, and I couldn't quite afford anyway!\
\
The shopping is fun\, and you make contact with interesting people.\
\
Enjoy!\
\
tc",14923,"BBCode","2009-06-21 10:40:11"
14937,2132,"Miles - we had to have crossed paths at some point\, I'd imagine.  I grew up on Stadium Avenue\, Student body Prez at VC before my transfer to Berkeley\, swam for Mason Parrish at Buena\, (and the late Bill Miller\, while at VC)\, involved with theater folks at Buena (Marvin Stites era)....most summer days were spent body surfing the beach\, Two Trees was a weekly hike.  \
\
Laughing at the name ignorance...not versed on cellists\, obviously\, though my tastes in concert music are pretty wide (pretty eclectic taste generally\, actually\, from ancient music\, e.g.\, pilgrimage chants and ancient folk songs\, through late romanticist\, nationalist works.  Do you play cello as well? \
\
Nice to meet you onboard.\
\
\
Paul",14879,"BBCode","2009-06-22 01:10:36"
14938,126,"Ben\,\
will probably go next year. I missed 2006 but have gone since 2005 otherwise. Have fun with guitar. Nice to have it in hand so quickly.\
\
Mike",14917,"BBCode","2009-06-21 19:27:13"
14939,118,"Craig\,\
\
Small world: it was Ben from HC/DC that sent me the chart!  If you're interested in the whole book I'm sure he can get it to you...hope to see you again some time.\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14856,"BBCode","2009-06-19 17:09:58"
14940,1531,"That would be Ace. Are you going to Samois\, 'cos we could meet up there somewhere if you are.... Save yourself some stamps.. I'm leaving tomorrow (tuesday) lunch time\, staying at Petit Barbeau\, i've not been before\, but looking forward to it.\
\
I think it's real kind of someone i've not met to do this kind of thing\, i'm touched\, but then\, that's all i've experienced from people who play this kind of music. \
\
I love it\
\
Thanks A.K.\,\
\
Gary",14769,"BBCode","2009-06-22 06:17:22"
14944,1531,"That would be Ace. Are you going to Samois\, 'cos we could meet up there somewhere if you are.... Save yourself some stamps.. I'm leaving tomorrow (tuesday) lunch time\, staying at Petit Barbeau\, i've not been before\, but looking forward to it.\
\
I think it's real kind of someone i've not met to do this kind of thing\, i'm touched\, but then\, that's all i've experienced from people who play this kind of music. \
\
I love it\
\
Thanks A.K.\,\
\
Gary",14808,"BBCode","2009-06-22 06:17:22"
14945,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Is this Jon P?  I missed your gig but are you playing any others?  How did it go?  I'm more in Central Jersey and play GJ guitar also.  If you need another guitar player or want to jam let me know\, I also know some horn players as well.    Talk to you soon\,\
\
Alex",14945,"BBCode","2009-06-23 11:45:31"
14946,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Is this Jon P?  I missed your gig but are you playing any others?  How did it go?  I'm more in Central Jersey and play GJ guitar also.  If you need another guitar player or want to jam let me know\, I also know some horn players as well.    Talk to you soon\,\
\
Alex",14946,"BBCode","2009-06-23 11:45:31"
14947,1890,"Could you put me on your email list?  I saw that you played in Madison on Friday\
today (Saturday). I would have been there if I had seen the announcement in time.\
\
I'm in New Providence and am attempting to play GJ on mandolin.\
Still at the floundering around level\, but things are starting to come together.\
\
email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rjs@benevue.com\">rjs@benevue.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
--bob",14947,"BBCode","2009-06-20 12:03:17"
14948,263,"Hi Alex\,\
\
Good to hear from you\, hope your band is doing well.\
\
The gig with Stephane was cool\, but the turnout was light. The coffee place seems to be some kind of tax writeoff or something\, because there are very few customers\, here in a town full of high-end restaurants plus a Starbucks and a Dunkin Donuts within walking distance. \
\
No matter\, because the sound in the room is superb\, we play acoustically\, the proprietor is a Mets fan like me and digs us\, and I hope to keep this thing going.\
\
We'll be there again this Friday..at some point I might like to shop the idea of a jam to the proprietor\, but for now I'd like to keep this a non-jam performance situation. If you could make it up\, great\, and in any case could you forward me your contact info\, as I lost an address book with all that stuff recently..\
\
Thanks\, all the best\, Jon P",14945,"BBCode","2009-06-23 22:08:47"
14949,263,"Hi Alex\,\
\
Good to hear from you\, hope your band is doing well.\
\
The gig with Stephane was cool\, but the turnout was light. The coffee place seems to be some kind of tax writeoff or something\, because there are very few customers\, here in a town full of high-end restaurants plus a Starbucks and a Dunkin Donuts within walking distance. \
\
No matter\, because the sound in the room is superb\, we play acoustically\, the proprietor is a Mets fan like me and digs us\, and I hope to keep this thing going.\
\
We'll be there again this Friday..at some point I might like to shop the idea of a jam to the proprietor\, but for now I'd like to keep this a non-jam performance situation. If you could make it up\, great\, and in any case could you forward me your contact info\, as I lost an address book with all that stuff recently..\
\
Thanks\, all the best\, Jon P",14949,"BBCode","2009-06-23 22:08:47"
14950,263,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Thanks for writing\, sorry for the delay in response as I seldom log in to the site as a user.\
\
The audience turnout was pretty light\, but other than that\, it was a cool night. We'll be back there again this Friday\, minus Stephane\, so come by if you can. If we can find an audience\, I'd like to shop the idea of a jam to them\, hope we can work it out.\
Best\, Jon P",14900,"BBCode","2009-06-23 22:34:09"
14951,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Is this Jon P?  I missed your gig.  Do you guys (Djersey Django) have a website or mailing list you can put me on?  I saw you guys in Hoboken and thought it was great.\
\
Alex",14951,"BBCode","2009-06-20 08:04:04"
14952,2132,"Well\, that's great\, Miles.  There are many things I miss about Ventura\, and the Mission is one of them.  I haven't been back in close to 10 years\, and before that\, it had been a dozen years or so\, so I'm sure much has changed.  \
\
Not likely we crossed paths\, indeed.  I had a vague memory of a Miles growing up\, and wondered if perhaps you might be he.  \
\
Continued good fortune in your playing.\
\
Paul",14879,"BBCode","2009-06-24 03:47:33"
14953,263,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Thanks for writing\, sorry for the delay in response as I seldom log in to the site as a user.\
\
The audience turnout was pretty light\, but other than that\, it was a cool night. We'll be back there again this Friday\, minus Stephane\, so come by if you can. If we can find an audience\, I'd like to shop the idea of a jam to them\, hope we can work it out.\
Best\, Jon P",14953,"BBCode","2009-06-23 22:34:09"
14955,1509,"Hey Jon\, \
\
So you're Bertone eh?  The band is doing well we are playing a gig this Sunday at a Farmer's Market which should be fun.  Is Stephane going to be with you at every one of these Friday gigs?  Send me the time and address and I'll try to make one.  So it's just two guitars?  Talk to you soon and I hope all is well.\
\
Alex",14945,"BBCode","2009-06-24 10:37:45"
14956,1509,"Hey Jon\, \
\
So you're Bertone eh?  The band is doing well we are playing a gig this Sunday at a Farmer's Market which should be fun.  Is Stephane going to be with you at every one of these Friday gigs?  Send me the time and address and I'll try to make one.  So it's just two guitars?  Talk to you soon and I hope all is well.\
\
Alex",14946,"BBCode","2009-06-24 10:37:45"
14957,263,"Alex\,\
\
No\, Stephane won't be there every week\, yes\, it's two guitars for now\, but I'm trying to line up some heavy hitters as guests in the near future\, and also some members of my ex-band if they can make it.\
\
Jon",14945,"BBCode","2009-06-24 11:07:47"
14958,263,"Alex\,\
\
No\, Stephane won't be there every week\, yes\, it's two guitars for now\, but I'm trying to line up some heavy hitters as guests in the near future\, and also some members of my ex-band if they can make it.\
\
Jon",14949,"BBCode","2009-06-24 11:07:47"
14959,1509,"Hi Jon\, \
\
Sounds good\, it will be nice to hear some live Gypsy Jazz and not have to drive into Brooklyn and so once again please send me the address and times you'll be playing and I'll try to attend.  Dina and I enjoyed listening to you guys in Brooklyn.\
\
Alex",14945,"BBCode","2009-06-24 14:22:00"
14961,1509,"Hi Jon\, \
\
Sounds good\, it will be nice to hear some live Gypsy Jazz and not have to drive into Brooklyn and so once again please send me the address and times you'll be playing and I'll try to attend.  Dina and I enjoyed listening to you guys in Brooklyn.\
\
Alex",14946,"BBCode","2009-06-24 14:22:00"
14962,1509,"Hey Denis\, \
\
That may have been it\, it was also on one of your making of videos on youtube...do you have a video of it?  Thanks for all the great instruction at DIJ.\
\
Alex",14962,"BBCode","2009-06-24 14:44:58"
14963,263,"Alex\,\
\
The place is Drip Coffee\, 34 Main St. in Madison. We'll be there this Friday from 6 to 7:15 or so at least\, the rest of the evening is uncertain at this point.\
\
We do a lot of Django stuff\, and some other stuff as well.\
\
It would be cool to see you and Dina if you can make it\, if not this time\, maybe down the road.\
\
best\, Jon P\
\
PS BTW my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jfp457@yahoo.com\">jfp457@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\, best to reach me there as I seldom log into Djangobooks as a user..",14945,"BBCode","2009-06-24 16:20:37"
14964,263,"Alex\,\
\
The place is Drip Coffee\, 34 Main St. in Madison. We'll be there this Friday from 6 to 7:15 or so at least\, the rest of the evening is uncertain at this point.\
\
We do a lot of Django stuff\, and some other stuff as well.\
\
It would be cool to see you and Dina if you can make it\, if not this time\, maybe down the road.\
\
best\, Jon P\
\
PS BTW my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jfp457@yahoo.com\">jfp457@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\, best to reach me there as I seldom log into Djangobooks as a user..",14949,"BBCode","2009-06-24 16:20:37"
14965,1275,"Hey Jack\,  I finally picked up up the DG-H1 just like yours.  It took quite a while to find a used one but for $550 this is a great guitar just like you said.  Thanks a lot for the feedback.  After getting to know this guitar\, I really dont understand the push back on these.  The Pigalle is ok but this one and the new DG-h2 hommage oval hole (which I bought as well) are in my opinion much better than all of these gitanes.  I owned a DG340 and DG320\, and the Dell Arte beats them hands down.  By the way\, the new oval hommage is incredible\, its very much like the robin nolan model.  Its way better than the US made dell arte sweet chorus I owned\, the neck and bass response is amazing.  I bought both planning to keep one of them\, but I think I need them both.  Thanks again for the great information\, I will probably catch you next year at DIJ.  Hope your band is doing great.\
\
Dean",14965,"BBCode","2009-06-25 06:25:16"
14970,118,"Sounds good\, Dean-enjoy the new guitar\, glad I could help!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",14970,"BBCode","2009-06-25 10:24:49"
14975,1565,"What backing tracks do you have for sale?\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com\">pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com</a><!-- e -->",14975,"BBCode","2009-06-25 10:49:57"
14977,135,"I can produce tracks for any tune- here's a list of some:\
\
All of Me \
Swing Gitane\
Bouncin' Around \
Cesar Swing\
Ber Mir Bist Du Schoen\
Djangology\
Montagne St. Genvieve\
Honeysuckle Rose\
Si Tu Savais\
Flech D'or\
Sweet Georgia Brown\
Caravan\
Douce Ambiancce\
Sweet Sue\
Minor Blues\
Coquette\
La Foule\
Minor Swing\
Django's Castle\
Joseph Joseph\
I'll See You in My Dreams\
Swing De Belleville\
After You've Gone\
Shine\
I Can't Give You Anything But Love\
David\
Vette\
Swing 42\
Daphne\
Avalon\
Swing 48\
Valse a Rosenthal\
Swing 39\
Topsy\
Bossa Dorado\
For Sephora\
Sheik Of Araby\
It Had to Be You\
Hungaria \
J'Attendrai\
I Saw Stars\
Mister Sandman\
Shine\
Sealed with a Kiss\
Number One\
Embraceable You\
Dream a Little Dream\
Brazil\
Melancholy Baby\
Troublant Bolero\
Lulu Swing\
Manha de Carnival\
Out of Nowhere\
Anouman\
Besame Much\
Them Their Eyes\
Stranger in Paradise\
Dinah\
Blues for Ike\
Django's Tiger\
Dorado Swing\
Tchavalo Swing\
Tiger Rag\
Lady Be Good\
La Gitane\
Night and Day\
Anniversary Song\
Limehouse Blues\
Blue Drag\
China Boy\
Nuages\
Roseroom\
Danse Norvegienne\
Fate\
Dark Eyes\
I Found a New Baby\
Tears\
Buster Swing\
Blues Clair\
Stompin' at Decca\
Noto Swing\
Chez Jacquet\
Don't Mean a Thing\
Valse De Wasso\
Claire de Lune\
Seil Ce Soir\
Confessin'\
Double Whiskey\
When Day is Done\
How High the Moon\
Autumn Leaves\
Artillerie Lourde\
Supplique Pour Etre\
I Surrender Dear\
La Gitane\
Prince Ali (from Alladin)\
Exactly Like You\
Take the A Train\
Armando's Rhumba",14977,"BBCode","2009-06-25 13:38:47"
14979,1565,"How many of these tracks are already done and ready for sale? How much if I buy 10\, 20\, 30\, etc.\
\
I am looking nice tight high quality tracks that I can use when playing in front of friends. Prefer an intro (or click track) - but NO head and a solid clean ending after ~ 3minutes or so.",14975,"BBCode","2009-06-25 13:44:02"
14981,135,"I have a few ready\, and was planing to finish up the following in the very near future-\
\
There will Another You\
Armando's Rhumba\
Caravan\
China boy\
Claire De Lune\
Danse Norvegienne\
Daphne\
Django's Tiger\
Hungaria\
I can't Give You Anything But Love\
It Had to Be You\
J'Attendrai\
Joseph Joseph\
Les Gosses De la Rue\
Limehouse Blues\
Lulu Swing\
Mister Sandman\
Night and Day\
Number One\
Out of Nowhere (latin)\
Sealed With a Kiss (Bolero)\
Sweet Georgia Brown\
Sweet Sue\
Them Their Eyes",14977,"BBCode","2009-06-25 13:56:01"
14983,1565,"Here's what I have an interest in on your list:\
\
Armando's Rhumba\
Autumn Leaves \
Besame Mucho \
Blues Clair \
Bouncin' Around \
Brazil \
China Boy \
Claire de Lune \
Confessin' \
Coquette \
David \
Dinah \
Django's Tiger \
Double Whiskey \
Exactly Like You \
Flech D'or \
For Sephora \
I Found a New Baby \
I'll See You in My Dreams \
It Had to Be You \
J'Attendrai \
Joseph Joseph \
La Gitane \
Lulu Swing \
Manha de Carnival \
Number One \
Topsy \
Vette \
\
How much? I presume these are recorded with a nice tight bass and suitable for performances as backing tracks. I am looking for a good gypsy groove with a good pompe style swinging rhythm guitar.",14975,"BBCode","2009-06-25 14:22:10"
14985,135,"They have to be gig worthy backing tracks. When would you need them by?",14977,"BBCode","2009-06-25 16:48:34"
14987,1565,"I would prefer to only get good tracks that you have already completed as I would like to buy them for minimal cost. There are many free mp3 tracks out there and most \"for charge\" GJ backing tracks are in the $1 range presuming that they are performance quality. \
\
I know also that Denis Chang is working on a number of professionally done backing tracks that he is releasing in August for free - so I am not inclined to invest more for now.\
\
If you want more $$$ than that\, I need to pass.",14975,"BBCode","2009-06-25 16:57:15"
14990,1737,"Hi Denny\,\
\
I'm glad you like the guitar\, it is a beauty...\
\
If you're finding it buzzing a little you may want to make sure its at the right humidity\, sometimes they dry out during shipping\, but unlikely for this time of year.  Alternatively\, you could raise the action a bit or a slight truss rod adjustment. Either would be best looked at by a luthier but are routine setup adjustments.\
\
You can download powertab here: \
\
[url=http://download.cnet.com/Power-Tab-Editor/3000-2133_4-10502034.html]http://download.cnet.com/Power-Tab-Edit ... 02034.html[/url]\
\
Once I arrive in Toronto\, I'll drop you a line\, perhaps we can get together for a jam.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",14586,"BBCode","2009-06-26 06:39:17"
14993,346,"I am he. \
Great to meet you!\
Yes\, Danny is a very nice guy. I was just talking about him the other day\, small world\,eh?\
Well\, let's keep in touch.\
You can check out:www.myspace.com/olivareztrio and see what we're up to.\
Cheers\, Rick",14993,"BBCode","2009-06-26 07:30:10"
14999,873,"Hi\,\
\
Beautiful guitar.  Any interest in trading for my Geronimo Mateos oval hole?  The Mateos is in excellent condition and sells for over $2700 new.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",14999,"BBCode","2009-06-26 11:44:55"
15000,1737,"Hi\, thanks for the interest.. I have played one of the  Mateos and they really are great guitars.  But\, I'm aiming for a Dupont VRB and need all the cash I can get\, sorry I'd rather hold out to see if it sells.  Cheers\,  Ian",15000,"BBCode","2009-06-26 12:54:20"
15004,873,"No worries\, Ian.  I realized we exchanged email a few weeks ago after I sent you the message.  I understand completely.  Hope you enjoyed Django in June.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",14999,"BBCode","2009-06-26 16:06:06"
15022,1143,"Hey Ski\,\
\
Is the guitar still for sale? where do you live in Boston? I'd maybe like to try out the guitar. Not sure if I can make it today\, but depending on when you get back to me/where you live maybe it might be doable.\
\
Best\,\
\
-Rob",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 05:25:49"
15023,1143,"Hey Ski\,\
\
Is the guitar still for sale? where do you live in Boston? I'd maybe like to try out the guitar. Not sure if I can make it today\, but depending on when you get back to me/where you live maybe it might be doable.\
\
Best\,\
\
-Rob",15023,"BBCode","2009-06-28 05:25:49"
15024,873,"Hi Rob\,\
\
The guitar is still for sale.  I think you actually may have tried it briefly last summer at Django in June.  I live in the Metro West area closer to Worcester.  You may recall that I was over at your office a couple of years ago when you were kind enough to photograph the Manouche D-hole guitar I was selling at the time.\
\
I'm currently in between jobs so I could possibly find time to drive out to you during the week if you think there's interest.  Let me know.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 06:33:33"
15025,873,"Hi Rob\,\
\
The guitar is still for sale.  I think you actually may have tried it briefly last summer at Django in June.  I live in the Metro West area closer to Worcester.  You may recall that I was over at your office a couple of years ago when you were kind enough to photograph the Manouche D-hole guitar I was selling at the time.\
\
I'm currently in between jobs so I could possibly find time to drive out to you during the week if you think there's interest.  Let me know.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",15025,"BBCode","2009-06-28 06:33:33"
15026,1143,"Hey Stefan\,\
\
I forgot\, \"ski\" was you!\
\
Do you recall whether or not I liked the Mateos when I tried it?? I don't want you to have to drive here\, then me decline the guitar... I couldn't get out there today for sure\, but maybe a weekday. \
\
Do you know whether the maker has a website or anything. I'd like to get the lowdown on Chopis axes without causing either of us wasted travel time. Is the guitar hand- or factory-made? What about it is causing you to prefer a Dell' Arte Hommage if I may ask?\
\
I'm a little weary of my Gitane DG-255. It's loud\, but I'd like to find something drier-sounding.\
\
-Rob",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 07:21:03"
15027,1143,"Hey Stefan\,\
\
I forgot\, \"ski\" was you!\
\
Do you recall whether or not I liked the Mateos when I tried it?? I don't want you to have to drive here\, then me decline the guitar... I couldn't get out there today for sure\, but maybe a weekday. \
\
Do you know whether the maker has a website or anything. I'd like to get the lowdown on Chopis axes without causing either of us wasted travel time. Is the guitar hand- or factory-made? What about it is causing you to prefer a Dell' Arte Hommage if I may ask?\
\
I'm a little weary of my Gitane DG-255. It's loud\, but I'd like to find something drier-sounding.\
\
-Rob",15023,"BBCode","2009-06-28 07:21:03"
15028,873,"Hey Rob\,\
\
I honestly don't recall whether or not you liked the guitar.  It is a Geronimo Mateos oval hole.  It is loud\, bright\, and dry sounding with a lot of cutting power.  I believe Mateos has a spanish-only website at geronimomateos.com or something like that.\
\
The guitar is hand-made.  There are a couple of reasons I'm looking to exchange it for a Dell Arte.  One is that I find the European style fret markers really throw me off when I'm playing.  The Dell Artes use the American style with the fret markers on the 7th and 9th frets.  Another reason is that the neck profile is on the shallow side and I'd like a chunkier neck\, which I believe is also common to the Dell Artes.\
\
If you think there may be a chance you are interested\, then I don't mind making the drive to see you or having you come out when you're free.  If you think you want to pass based on the description then no worries.  Let me know either way.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 07:50:26"
15029,873,"Hey Rob\,\
\
I honestly don't recall whether or not you liked the guitar.  It is a Geronimo Mateos oval hole.  It is loud\, bright\, and dry sounding with a lot of cutting power.  I believe Mateos has a spanish-only website at geronimomateos.com or something like that.\
\
The guitar is hand-made.  There are a couple of reasons I'm looking to exchange it for a Dell Arte.  One is that I find the European style fret markers really throw me off when I'm playing.  The Dell Artes use the American style with the fret markers on the 7th and 9th frets.  Another reason is that the neck profile is on the shallow side and I'd like a chunkier neck\, which I believe is also common to the Dell Artes.\
\
If you think there may be a chance you are interested\, then I don't mind making the drive to see you or having you come out when you're free.  If you think you want to pass based on the description then no worries.  Let me know either way.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",15025,"BBCode","2009-06-28 07:50:26"
15030,1143,"Stefan\,\
\
A coupla questions still\, I need to really determine if this is worth examining further.\
\
What was/is the cost of this new? Was it new when you got it?\
\
Which model on Mateos's website is it\, the B?\
\
When you say a shallow neck you mean it is not as \"thick\" in cross section? My Gitane for example is wide\, but thin (as opposed to narrow\, which it is not).\
\
How wide is the neck at the head nut?\
\
What were you looking for when you chose this guitar\, given that it is relatively obscure brand to choose: price\, cutting power\, recommendation?\
\
Thanks if you can answer all this!\
\
Rob",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 09:08:32"
15031,1143,"Stefan\,\
\
A coupla questions still\, I need to really determine if this is worth examining further.\
\
What was/is the cost of this new? Was it new when you got it?\
\
Which model on Mateos's website is it\, the B?\
\
When you say a shallow neck you mean it is not as \"thick\" in cross section? My Gitane for example is wide\, but thin (as opposed to narrow\, which it is not).\
\
How wide is the neck at the head nut?\
\
What were you looking for when you chose this guitar\, given that it is relatively obscure brand to choose: price\, cutting power\, recommendation?\
\
Thanks if you can answer all this!\
\
Rob",15023,"BBCode","2009-06-28 09:08:32"
15032,873,"Hi Rob\,\
\
It is the Jazz A model.  It cost about $2600 new from djangobooks.com.  I bought it new.  The selling points for me were that I wanted a Selmer style guitar that was loud and dry\, and this had both.  At the time\, I was trading another high end guitar so I stayed in the price range that I was already in.\
\
Yes\, the neck is shallow or thin by cross section\, similar to the Gitane with a wide nut.  The neck width is about 1 7/8\" measured at the nut.\
\
Geronimo Mateos is the one who built the guitars used by Angelo Debarre and Tchavolo Schmitt on the Memoires (sp?) CD.  The guitar came highly recommended and the dry\, loud tone was a big selling point.  It has a very authentic Gypsy jazz tone for less money than many of the other European builders.\
\
I hope I answered your questions.  Please let me know if you have any more questions and if you're interested in taking a closer look at the guitar.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 10:49:43"
15033,873,"Hi Rob\,\
\
It is the Jazz A model.  It cost about $2600 new from djangobooks.com.  I bought it new.  The selling points for me were that I wanted a Selmer style guitar that was loud and dry\, and this had both.  At the time\, I was trading another high end guitar so I stayed in the price range that I was already in.\
\
Yes\, the neck is shallow or thin by cross section\, similar to the Gitane with a wide nut.  The neck width is about 1 7/8\" measured at the nut.\
\
Geronimo Mateos is the one who built the guitars used by Angelo Debarre and Tchavolo Schmitt on the Memoires (sp?) CD.  The guitar came highly recommended and the dry\, loud tone was a big selling point.  It has a very authentic Gypsy jazz tone for less money than many of the other European builders.\
\
I hope I answered your questions.  Please let me know if you have any more questions and if you're interested in taking a closer look at the guitar.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",15025,"BBCode","2009-06-28 10:49:43"
15034,1143,"Darn\, it sounds like a great buy\, but I'm looking for a slightly narrower neck than I have now—1-3/4\" at the head nut so a tad less than that is what I would want. I would love to hear the dang thing. Rats.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Rob",15022,"BBCode","2009-06-28 11:11:13"
15035,1143,"Darn\, it sounds like a great buy\, but I'm looking for a slightly narrower neck than I have now—1-3/4\" at the head nut so a tad less than that is what I would want. I would love to hear the dang thing. Rats.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Rob",15023,"BBCode","2009-06-28 11:11:13"
15048,1920,"Hey dylbill\, \
\
I am interested in the schertler DYN. I have the schertler preamp and I want to give this a try. Does the pickup have any issues that I should be aware of? \
\
If you are interested I do have a fine Gitane D-500 Grande Bouche that I was looking to sell or trade outright. It's a great guitar and has served me extremely well. It is great condition as well and plays superbly. I was going to ask $425\, so if you wanted to do a trade with a little cash on your end\, that could work. \
You can view photos of the D-500 on my band's site. Sorry I don't have any photos on my computer.  \
\
[url=http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=432302750]http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.c ... =432302750[/url]\
\
Thanks\, \
Tim \
\
You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15048,"BBCode","2009-07-01 06:17:30"
15049,1920,"Hey jarmop\, \
\
I am interested in the schertler DYN if it is still available. I have the schertler preamp and I want to give this a try. Does the pickup have any issues that I should be aware of? \
\
If you are interested I do have a fine Gitane D-500 Grande Bouche that I was looking to sell or trade outright. It's a great guitar and has served me extremely well. It is great condition as well and plays superbly. I was going to ask $425\, so if you wanted to do a trade with a little cash on your end\, that could work. \
You can view photos of the D-500 on my band's site. Sorry I don't have any photos on my computer.  \
\
[url=http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=432302750]http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.c ... =432302750[/url]\
\
Thanks\, \
Tim \
\
You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15049,"BBCode","2009-07-01 06:20:41"
15050,1920,"Hey dylbill\, \
\
I am interested in the schertler DYN. I have the schertler preamp and I want to give this a try. Does the pickup have any issues that I should be aware of? \
\
If you are interested I do have a fine Gitane D-500 Grande Bouche that I was looking to sell or trade outright. It's a great guitar and has served me extremely well. It is great condition as well and plays superbly. I was going to ask $425\, so if you wanted to do a trade with a little cash on your end\, that could work. \
You can view photos of the D-500 on my band's site. Sorry I don't have any photos on my computer.  \
\
[url=http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=432302750]http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.c ... =432302750[/url]\
\
Thanks\, \
Tim \
\
You can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15050,"BBCode","2009-07-01 06:17:30"
15052,548,"sold\, sorry will update post",15052,"BBCode","2009-07-01 06:58:46"
15053,38,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I've been trying to transcribe Je Suis Seul Ce Soir and just about have it down.  Is there any chart available for this song?\
\
thanks\,\
David Keary\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e -->",15053,"BBCode","2009-07-01 09:09:18"
15054,38,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I've been trying to transcribe Je Suis Seul Ce Soir and just about have it down.  Is there any chart available for this song?\
\
thanks\,\
David Keary\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e -->",15054,"BBCode","2009-07-01 09:09:18"
15056,118,"Hi David\,\
\
I've got a few\, but it's worth mentioning that this tune is done in a lot of different keys (well\, 2 or 3\, anyway\, including C\, A\, and others) and that these aren't very official transcriptions of any particular recording.  (Also\, the two pdfs are different charts.)\
\
Enjoy\,\
Jack.",15056,"BBCode","2009-07-01 23:39:40"
15057,38,"Thank you Jack\,\
\
this helps a lot\, I was off on my transcription by one chord!  And I could kick myself\, it was the F-7b5....\
\
I appreciate your quick response\, hope I can return a favor one day\,\
David",15053,"BBCode","2009-07-02 07:51:28"
15059,38,"Thank you Jack\,\
\
this helps a lot\, I was off on my transcription by one chord!  And I could kick myself\, it was the F-7b5....\
\
I appreciate your quick response\, hope I can return a favor one day\,\
David",15054,"BBCode","2009-07-02 07:51:28"
15060,1920,"Hello\, \
\
I am interested in your pickup. Are there any issues with this pickup that I should be aware of? \
Also\, are you at all interested in any trades towards the Schertler? I have a Gitane D-500 for sale and I could include the Maurice Dupont external mount Bigtone pickup. I am looking to get $450 for the guitar and $150 for the pickup. \
PM me back or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
I will be out of town until Mon\, but I will check my mail frequently. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15060,"BBCode","2009-07-03 07:29:49"
15061,1920,"Hello\, \
\
I am interested in your pickup. Are there any issues with this pickup that I should be aware of? \
Also\, are you at all interested in any trades towards the Schertler? I have a Gitane D-500 for sale and I could include the Maurice Dupont external mount Bigtone pickup. I am looking to get $450 for the guitar and $150 for the pickup. \
PM me back or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
I will be out of town until Mon\, but I will check my mail frequently. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15061,"BBCode","2009-07-03 07:29:49"
15064,2053,"Hi Dean\,\
I forgot to give you an answer. The owner don't want to sail the guitar at this price. He prefer wait\, he's not \"in a hurry\" (i'm not sure for this words ...)\
Sorry.",14091,"BBCode","2009-07-03 09:48:45"
15065,1467,"Hi Tim. Thanks for your interest. There are no issues with the schertler whatsoever. It's basically like new. I only used it a couple of times. \
Are you willing to trade the bigtone separately from the Gitane? If so\, I might be interested. How tall is it?\
Erik",15065,"BBCode","2009-07-03 09:00:08"
15066,1920,"The Dupont Bigtone is a number #2 size wired with an 1/8th inch external jack. I did however sand down the bottom of the bridge because the action was high on my 12 fret shorter scale D-hole. It is now medium action. I bought it off of Michael and I have loved it. \
I would consider trading it if you would like. Let me know. Thanks\, Tim",15060,"BBCode","2009-07-03 11:42:20"
15067,1920,"The Dupont Bigtone is a number #2 size wired with an 1/8th inch external jack. I did however sand down the bottom of the bridge because the action was high on my 12 fret shorter scale D-hole. It is now medium action. I bought it off of Michael and I have loved it. \
I would consider trading it if you would like. Let me know. Thanks\, Tim",15061,"BBCode","2009-07-03 11:42:20"
15068,1920,"Hey TX\, \
\
This is Tim again. After thinking it over\, I kind of what to hold onto the Bigtone\, but I do however want to buy your DYN. Can I send a money order out to you? I am away on vacation now until Monday and I can get it sent out to you then\, or if you give me your information\, I can send it out this weekend. Let me know. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15060,"BBCode","2009-07-03 12:34:53"
15069,1920,"Hey TX\, \
\
This is Tim again. After thinking it over\, I kind of what to hold onto the Bigtone\, but I do however want to buy your DYN. Can I send a money order out to you? I am away on vacation now until Monday and I can get it sent out to you then\, or if you give me your information\, I can send it out this weekend. Let me know. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15061,"BBCode","2009-07-03 12:34:53"
15071,1275,"Ok thanks",14087,"BBCode","2009-07-03 13:27:40"
15072,1467,"That will work. Send it to:\
Erik Swanson\
1114 Tranquilla Drive\
Dallas\, TX 75218\
\
Once I get it\, I'll ship the Schertler right away. \
\
Thanks.\
Erik",15065,"BBCode","2009-07-03 12:45:48"
15073,1920,"I'm sending out the money order this evening. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15060,"BBCode","2009-07-03 14:27:57"
15075,1920,"I'm sending out the money order this evening. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15061,"BBCode","2009-07-03 14:27:57"
15080,1275,"Hey Jack\
\
Sorry to hear about your bigtone\, Ive had two and not a big fan.  I dont like most of the typical offerings for gypsy guitars (outside of a mic).  I use an LR Baggs M1.  Yeah\, it sits in the sound hole but it sounds great and is easily removed\, plus it adds no weight to the bridge.  I am putting mine up on ebay to get the active model\, if you want to try mine I will send it to you.  If you like it\, we can make a deal\, if not I'll have you can mail it back.  I figure that I owe you for the advice on the dell arte!\
\
Dean in Buffalo\
djambossa",15080,"BBCode","2009-07-06 18:43:38"
15085,118,"Hi Dean\,\
\
Thanks for the offer\, that's really kind of you.  I actually picked up an external-mount pickup this morning and so far it seems like it will do the job--much better sounding than the bigtone\, so maybe this was a blessing in disguise!\
\
all best\,\
Jack.",15085,"BBCode","2009-07-06 22:03:47"
15086,2170,"I was reading the forums and I noticed you were from the chicago area.  I was wondering if you knew of any places that sold gj guitars.  I'm just starting out and wanted to play the guitar before i bought it.  I know chicago music exchange used to have a used cordoba gitano but thats it.",15086,"BBCode","2009-07-07 02:14:04"
15087,2132,"Hi - \
\
The only place I've noticed is Old Town School of Folk Music - they had a Cigano in stock\, and can order any of the Gitane line\, since they are distributors for Saga.  I'll tell you\, though - as much as I love Old Town\, and support them by buying there\, I got my mint DG-300 with hard case for just over $500 (lists at $1400\, plus hard case) off e-bay...have you looked into what's happening with e-bay?\
\
Because I got my GJ guitar so early on (I'm very new to the style myself)\, I didn't do a lot of digging locally\, so it may be that other stores carry the guitar - I know of another place\, on Belmont\, I think it is - not sure if they carry them or not.  I know Chicago Music Exchange\, on Lincoln\, does not - they carry a ton of guitars\, though - a million electric\, an entire room devoted to acoustic\, mostly Fender.  Good luck.  \
\
FYI - Alfonso Ponticelli plays Wednesdays at the Green Mill.  If you've never heard this guy\, incredible player - Flamenco trained\, so his music is always inflected with his obviously classical training.  A wizard\, incredibly tight band.  $6 cover\, can't believe this kind of a show for so cheap.  \
\
Best\,\
\
Paul",15087,"BBCode","2009-07-07 05:26:54"
15089,1713,"Hi Jack\,\
Sorry to hear about your pickup trouble.  If the external pickup is ok\, great\, but if you want\, you're also welcome to borrow my Collins with the Schatten.  Where are you doing these shows?\
best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->",15089,"BBCode","2009-07-07 06:45:02"
15090,2159,"Hej\, Ik woon ook in Antwerpen en ben al een tijdje opzoek naar mensen die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Dus moest je zin hebben om eens te jammen...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15090,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:28:57"
15091,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15091,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:37:10"
15092,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15092,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:39:13"
15093,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15093,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:39:41"
15094,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15094,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:40:22"
15095,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15095,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:43:15"
15098,118,"Hi Mark\,\
\
What a kind offer--thank you.  The big shows I mentioned are the Green River Festival and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival\, but we also have our usual Friday gigs\, a house concert\, and a Watermelon Wednesday gig (West Whately) over the next two weeks.\
\
I'll put the new pickup through its paces this Friday; if it ends up being a real disaster\, I may be calling you!  Let's hope it works out\, though.  Thanks again.\
\
best\,\
Jack",15098,"BBCode","2009-07-07 08:36:26"
15100,38,"Hi\,\
\
i read your post from December I think about the archtops you were looking at\, did you go with the eastman? I am looking at an 805ce anniversary model\, really like it and thinking about it as well as a D-Hole.\
\
I play a Shelley Park encore that I like a lot\, but not sure which way I'm going to go; money is a factor\, but I like that Eastman a lot!\
\
thanks for any thoughts/input you have\,\
\
David\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dakjazz18@yahoo.com\">dakjazz18@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15100,"BBCode","2009-07-02 08:03:25"
15102,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15102,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:40:22"
15105,2175,"What kind of gypsy jazz guitar are you looking for? I have one and a friend who has several.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Zach Ovington\
Maine",15105,"BBCode","2009-07-07 06:11:07"
15109,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david-vromans@hotmail.com\">david-vromans@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15102,"BBCode","2009-07-07 07:37:10"
15113,311,"Hey buddy\,\
Glad to hear you're enjoying your guitars!\
\
Olivier Marin only builds 5 or 6 guitars a year all by himself so it's a good idea to get him a deposit to secure one.\
I'll be selling my Dupont soon to get the money I was really convinced whith his work.\
\
Samois was great\, saw all my friends from last year at SAmoreau and witnessed some amazing jams\, most notably Romane with Fapy- Feijeli\, Fapy\, Lollo Meier- Adrien and Sebastien- Selmer 607.\
A good friend from the UK who has attended the festival for almost 20 years is sending me some incredible footage I'll share it with you when I get it.\
\
After a week you really get tired of the speed thing and realize there aren't many players that really play music that well.\
Funny thing\, a Buddy and I jammed with this guy\, a gypsy\, who played Django's Dark eyes solo note for note he had all the difficult bits down but at some point on the first chorus he missed a rest and just kept going without realizing it no longer fitted the accompaniment\, and played the whole solo like that!!\
\
But it was an amazing week and I had so much fun.\
Played a Selmer\, I didn't check the # tough\, really liked it those guitars have something special inside.\
\
I'll keep writing to you later.\
\
Best\,\
Enrique",14300,"BBCode","2009-07-08 09:27:19"
15116,135,"Hi Tim\,\
\
Is the D-hole still available? Would you come down on the price if I threw in a Cordoba Oval-hole.\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",15116,"BBCode","2009-07-08 17:05:51"
15118,1920,"I've decided to keep the Gitane. I'm sorry but it is no longer available. \
Thanks\, \
Tim",15118,"BBCode","2009-07-08 17:49:38"
15119,1920,"Hey TX\, \
\
Did you get my money order yet? I shipped it out late last week. Let me know. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15060,"BBCode","2009-07-08 17:52:20"
15120,1920,"Hey TX\, \
\
Did you get my money order yet? I shipped it out late last week. Let me know. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15061,"BBCode","2009-07-08 17:52:20"
15123,1467,"Hey Tim\, if you'd prefer\, you can email me at my regular email:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:newcowboysindians@yahoo.com\">newcowboysindians@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15065,"BBCode","2009-07-08 19:45:43"
15124,1467,"Hi Tim. It waswaiting for me when I got home this evening. Give me your address and a phone number and I'll ship it tomorrow. Probably Fedex Ground. Thanks\,\
Erik",15065,"BBCode","2009-07-08 19:43:35"
15125,1920,"Hey TX\, \
\
Timothy P. Cima\
1013 Antes Hill Road Apt#1\
Clearfield\, PA 16830\
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15060,"BBCode","2009-07-08 21:04:18"
15126,1920,"Hey TX\, \
\
Timothy P. Cima\
1013 Antes Hill Road Apt#1\
Clearfield\, PA 16830\
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",15061,"BBCode","2009-07-08 21:04:18"
15130,258,"Yup still here. But about 1 hour north of Wichita. Just got back from Samois\, which if you haven't been is the ultimate! I don't make it up that way much\, but you never know. I assume you play.\
Good luck\, see you around.",15130,"BBCode","2009-07-09 15:25:14"
15131,2100,"",14814,"BBCode","2009-07-09 17:32:04"
15132,2153,"Hey Shawn\,\
\
In an old thread you said you had tabbed out the chords to Django's version of j'attendrai.  If you still have the tab I'd really appreciate it if you could send it to me.  Thanks\,\
\
Josh",15132,"BBCode","2009-07-07 18:53:04"
15133,1467,"I mailed it this morning. Priority Mail. \
Thanks\, Erik",15065,"BBCode","2009-07-09 10:48:41"
15134,2179,"Hello--\
\
I noticed on one of your posts that you are from the Dallas area. I live in The Colony (west Plano area) and have recently been trying to learn some Gypsy Jazz.\
\
I've been happy to learn recently of some people here in the area who also know about Gypsy Jazz...will be attending the Acoustic Music Camp in August\, taking some lessons from the guy who is the lead guitarist for the Texas Gypsies (I'm guessing you've heard them before).\
\
Anyway\, I wanted to introduce myself! I am relatively new to jazz guitar (although I've done quite a bit of guitar up to this point\, mostly Bluegrass flatpicking and worship guitar at my church) but have been a fan of Gypsy jazz for a long time\, and am looking forward to learning to play.\
\
Have a great weekend\,\
\
Jesse Plymale\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jesse@jesseplymale.com\">jesse@jesseplymale.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.jesseplymale.com/]http://www.jesseplymale.com/[/url]",15134,"BBCode","2009-07-10 09:06:32"
15135,2179,"Hello--\
\
I noticed on one of your posts that you are from the Dallas area. I live in The Colony (west Plano area) and have recently been trying to learn some Gypsy Jazz.\
\
I've been happy to learn recently of some people here in the area who also know about Gypsy Jazz...will be attending the Acoustic Music Camp in August\, taking some lessons from the guy who is the lead guitarist for the Texas Gypsies (I'm guessing you've heard them before).\
\
Anyway\, I wanted to introduce myself! I am relatively new to jazz guitar (although I've done quite a bit of guitar up to this point\, mostly Bluegrass flatpicking and worship guitar at my church) but have been a fan of Gypsy jazz for a long time\, and am looking forward to learning to play.\
\
Have a great weekend\,\
\
Jesse Plymale\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jesse@jesseplymale.com\">jesse@jesseplymale.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.jesseplymale.com/]http://www.jesseplymale.com/[/url]",15135,"BBCode","2009-07-10 09:06:32"
15136,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
Not too many manouche pickers around the area\, huh? I know of the guitarist for the Texas Gypsies\, but I do not know him. I do know their singer\, Erik\, and have jammed with him in the past in GJ-inspired project that eventually feel through (I also know Erik from way back in Deep Ellum days). \
\
I've got a Gitane D500\, which I really love. I've used it on tons of solo git/vox gigs\, but recently retired it for another git. I wish I had more chances to play this music -- I do play a lot of standards in my solo sets\, but it was almost impossible to find musicians who wanted to play this music in an acoustic setting with manouche/swing/hot jazz sensibilities.\
\
I live in Plano and gig at a couple of Potbelly's in the west Plano area (Shops @ Legacy\, and Park/Preston). I also teach private guitar lessons (and uke and bass and etc) all over west Plano and down in Dallas Preston/Royal are. \
\
If you'd like to get together and jam\, I'd love it. I'm a bit rusty on some of the tunes\, but it would be a blast to play them. \
\
So what guitar are you using? Wegen picks? Etc??? Any interest in Dawg music?\
\
Chris\
\
\
[quote=\"flatpicker\"]Hello--\
\
I noticed on one of your posts that you are from the Dallas area. I live in The Colony (west Plano area) and have recently been trying to learn some Gypsy Jazz.\
\
I've been happy to learn recently of some people here in the area who also know about Gypsy Jazz...will be attending the Acoustic Music Camp in August\, taking some lessons from the guy who is the lead guitarist for the Texas Gypsies (I'm guessing you've heard them before).\
\
Anyway\, I wanted to introduce myself! I am relatively new to jazz guitar (although I've done quite a bit of guitar up to this point\, mostly Bluegrass flatpicking and worship guitar at my church) but have been a fan of Gypsy jazz for a long time\, and am looking forward to learning to play.\
\
Have a great weekend\,\
\
Jesse Plymale\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jesse@jesseplymale.com\">jesse@jesseplymale.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.jesseplymale.com/]http://www.jesseplymale.com/[/url][/quote]",15134,"BBCode","2009-07-10 09:33:02"
15137,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
Not too many manouche pickers around the area\, huh? I know of the guitarist for the Texas Gypsies\, but I do not know him. I do know their singer\, Erik\, and have jammed with him in the past in GJ-inspired project that eventually feel through (I also know Erik from way back in Deep Ellum days). \
\
I've got a Gitane D500\, which I really love. I've used it on tons of solo git/vox gigs\, but recently retired it for another git. I wish I had more chances to play this music -- I do play a lot of standards in my solo sets\, but it was almost impossible to find musicians who wanted to play this music in an acoustic setting with manouche/swing/hot jazz sensibilities.\
\
I live in Plano and gig at a couple of Potbelly's in the west Plano area (Shops @ Legacy\, and Park/Preston). I also teach private guitar lessons (and uke and bass and etc) all over west Plano and down in Dallas Preston/Royal are. \
\
If you'd like to get together and jam\, I'd love it. I'm a bit rusty on some of the tunes\, but it would be a blast to play them. \
\
So what guitar are you using? Wegen picks? Etc??? Any interest in Dawg music?\
\
Chris\
\
\
[quote=\"flatpicker\"]Hello--\
\
I noticed on one of your posts that you are from the Dallas area. I live in The Colony (west Plano area) and have recently been trying to learn some Gypsy Jazz.\
\
I've been happy to learn recently of some people here in the area who also know about Gypsy Jazz...will be attending the Acoustic Music Camp in August\, taking some lessons from the guy who is the lead guitarist for the Texas Gypsies (I'm guessing you've heard them before).\
\
Anyway\, I wanted to introduce myself! I am relatively new to jazz guitar (although I've done quite a bit of guitar up to this point\, mostly Bluegrass flatpicking and worship guitar at my church) but have been a fan of Gypsy jazz for a long time\, and am looking forward to learning to play.\
\
Have a great weekend\,\
\
Jesse Plymale\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jesse@jesseplymale.com\">jesse@jesseplymale.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.jesseplymale.com/]http://www.jesseplymale.com/[/url][/quote]",15137,"BBCode","2009-07-10 09:33:02"
15138,2179,"Hey Chris\,\
\
Good to hear from you! \
\
Well\, I haven't gotten too much of the official Gypsy jazz equipment yet. I have thought about getting some of those Wegen picks\, but for now I have been trying out some Dawg mandolin picks which are also very thick (I used to play mandolin for a year or two\, before I started playing guitar\, and still have picks laying around). Most of the time I honestly just pick up a heavy regular pick (which is pretty thin by Gypsy standards\, I guess). It's what I've used the longest.\
\
Haven't tried any of those Gypsy strings (argentines\, etc). I was trying to figure out if those were made mostly for Selmer-style guitars. I don't have a Selmer style guitar (at least\, not yet). On the acoustic side\, I have a Blueridge BR-40 (asian-made Martin copy) and a recently-eBay'ed used Taylor GC4 (smaller body size\, Grand Concert model... my current favorite\, although I need to get the action adjusted because it is a little high). I string em with medium Elixirs and am going to try lights on the Taylor when I restring it next time.\
\
I am currently going through John Jorgenson's Intro to Gypsy Jazz book. I really like it so far\, although I haven't done much with the solo part of the book where he starts talking arpeggios. I'd rather learn rhythm better first\, especially since all those jazz chords are very new to me\, coming from more of a old-time music background.\
\
I used to like the Dawg music a bit\, although I'm not much into it nowadays. I am mostly into several of the genres that have influenced Dawg style--namely Brazilian Choro and Manouche. I got some Jacob du Bandolim CDs off of dawgnet.com a long time ago and still love listening to that stuff. I have a cavaquino (brazilian 4-string steel string uke that I tune to DGBE for convenience sake) and I really want to learn to play choro on it someday. I have some really cool books from choromusic.com which has playalong music and backing tracks... if you are at all into that music and haven't checked out those books yet\, I can show em to you... they are really great. I just am a little too beginner at playing in the higher fretboard regions to handle much of it yet.\
\
However\, mostly I have been listening to Django lately\, trying to immerse myself as much as possible and hope that some of it rubs off...\
\
It would be great to jam sometime. I'm really busy for the next few days but maybe sometime in the next week or two. Maybe some Saturday morning/afternoon or Sunday afternoon? I'm sure we can work something out.\
\
Jesse\
\
[quote=\"Stackabones\"]Jesse\,\
\
Not too many manouche pickers around the area\, huh? I know of the guitarist for the Texas Gypsies\, but I do not know him. I do know their singer\, Erik\, and have jammed with him in the past in GJ-inspired project that eventually feel through (I also know Erik from way back in Deep Ellum days). \
\
I've got a Gitane D500\, which I really love. I've used it on tons of solo git/vox gigs\, but recently retired it for another git. I wish I had more chances to play this music -- I do play a lot of standards in my solo sets\, but it was almost impossible to find musicians who wanted to play this music in an acoustic setting with manouche/swing/hot jazz sensibilities.\
\
I live in Plano and gig at a couple of Potbelly's in the west Plano area (Shops @ Legacy\, and Park/Preston). I also teach private guitar lessons (and uke and bass and etc) all over west Plano and down in Dallas Preston/Royal are. \
\
If you'd like to get together and jam\, I'd love it. I'm a bit rusty on some of the tunes\, but it would be a blast to play them. \
\
So what guitar are you using? Wegen picks? Etc??? Any interest in Dawg music?\
\
Chris\
[/quote]",15134,"BBCode","2009-07-10 09:57:11"
15139,2179,"Hey Chris\,\
\
Good to hear from you! \
\
Well\, I haven't gotten too much of the official Gypsy jazz equipment yet. I have thought about getting some of those Wegen picks\, but for now I have been trying out some Dawg mandolin picks which are also very thick (I used to play mandolin for a year or two\, before I started playing guitar\, and still have picks laying around). Most of the time I honestly just pick up a heavy regular pick (which is pretty thin by Gypsy standards\, I guess). It's what I've used the longest.\
\
Haven't tried any of those Gypsy strings (argentines\, etc). I was trying to figure out if those were made mostly for Selmer-style guitars. I don't have a Selmer style guitar (at least\, not yet). On the acoustic side\, I have a Blueridge BR-40 (asian-made Martin copy) and a recently-eBay'ed used Taylor GC4 (smaller body size\, Grand Concert model... my current favorite\, although I need to get the action adjusted because it is a little high). I string em with medium Elixirs and am going to try lights on the Taylor when I restring it next time.\
\
I am currently going through John Jorgenson's Intro to Gypsy Jazz book. I really like it so far\, although I haven't done much with the solo part of the book where he starts talking arpeggios. I'd rather learn rhythm better first\, especially since all those jazz chords are very new to me\, coming from more of a old-time music background.\
\
I used to like the Dawg music a bit\, although I'm not much into it nowadays. I am mostly into several of the genres that have influenced Dawg style--namely Brazilian Choro and Manouche. I got some Jacob du Bandolim CDs off of dawgnet.com a long time ago and still love listening to that stuff. I have a cavaquino (brazilian 4-string steel string uke that I tune to DGBE for convenience sake) and I really want to learn to play choro on it someday. I have some really cool books from choromusic.com which has playalong music and backing tracks... if you are at all into that music and haven't checked out those books yet\, I can show em to you... they are really great. I just am a little too beginner at playing in the higher fretboard regions to handle much of it yet.\
\
However\, mostly I have been listening to Django lately\, trying to immerse myself as much as possible and hope that some of it rubs off...\
\
It would be great to jam sometime. I'm really busy for the next few days but maybe sometime in the next week or two. Maybe some Saturday morning/afternoon or Sunday afternoon? I'm sure we can work something out.\
\
Jesse\
\
[quote=\"Stackabones\"]Jesse\,\
\
Not too many manouche pickers around the area\, huh? I know of the guitarist for the Texas Gypsies\, but I do not know him. I do know their singer\, Erik\, and have jammed with him in the past in GJ-inspired project that eventually feel through (I also know Erik from way back in Deep Ellum days). \
\
I've got a Gitane D500\, which I really love. I've used it on tons of solo git/vox gigs\, but recently retired it for another git. I wish I had more chances to play this music -- I do play a lot of standards in my solo sets\, but it was almost impossible to find musicians who wanted to play this music in an acoustic setting with manouche/swing/hot jazz sensibilities.\
\
I live in Plano and gig at a couple of Potbelly's in the west Plano area (Shops @ Legacy\, and Park/Preston). I also teach private guitar lessons (and uke and bass and etc) all over west Plano and down in Dallas Preston/Royal are. \
\
If you'd like to get together and jam\, I'd love it. I'm a bit rusty on some of the tunes\, but it would be a blast to play them. \
\
So what guitar are you using? Wegen picks? Etc??? Any interest in Dawg music?\
\
Chris\
[/quote]",15135,"BBCode","2009-07-10 09:57:11"
15140,1531,"Hi A.K.\
\
Package arrived. Thanks a million. My word\, it'll take me a long time to get through all them tunes!!!!!\
\
It's lovely to see the Nolan & Cosmini books on there too\, as i've often wondered about those\, & how good they are\, are they worth getting & questions like that\, that i can now answer by looking at them\, spending time to learn a few songs from them & see if i want to buy them. Great..\
\
I don't think i'll want for a head or chord sheet again. The timing couldn't be better either\, as i've just started up a gypsy jazz jam night at a local restaurant & i'm sure will need to play a lot of these tunes that i don't know (yet) one night. Just gotta print them out now..\
\
Thanks again\,\
and if there's anything i can do for you\, just ask.\
Cheers\,\
Gary",14769,"BBCode","2009-07-10 13:03:54"
15141,1531,"Hi A.K.\
\
Package arrived. Thanks a million. My word\, it'll take me a long time to get through all them tunes!!!!!\
\
It's lovely to see the Nolan & Cosmini books on there too\, as i've often wondered about those\, & how good they are\, are they worth getting & questions like that\, that i can now answer by looking at them\, spending time to learn a few songs from them & see if i want to buy them. Great..\
\
I don't think i'll want for a head or chord sheet again. The timing couldn't be better either\, as i've just started up a gypsy jazz jam night at a local restaurant & i'm sure will need to play a lot of these tunes that i don't know (yet) one night. Just gotta print them out now..\
\
Thanks again\,\
and if there's anything i can do for you\, just ask.\
Cheers\,\
Gary",14808,"BBCode","2009-07-10 13:03:54"
15142,302,"Hi Mark  - \
                  Please forgive me for providing unsoliciated advice!  I didn't want to post under the normal message board because of part of this advice.   You can ask the jam mates to quiet down when you take a solo which may possibly be affective depending on ability and alcohol consumption.\
              The other simple solution\, if time and your circumstances permit\, is to take a part time job thru your local Express Personnel Temp service or a competitor of theirs.  I did that 5 years back!  Most temp jobs pay $9 hr. or $9.50 to start\, which isn't obviously generous; however\, you only need a little over 2 days work to upgrade beyond the $225 you were considering\, to  purchase a Cigano GJ-10 out of state with no tax - $330.00  plus about $45 or $50 shipping!  If you buy a $90 hard shell case also\,  you would need to work another day and a half labor!\
               Grit you teeth and go for it!  Time is Short!\
               Good Luck!\
\
               Rocky",15142,"BBCode","2009-07-10 22:15:04"
15143,302,"Hi Mark  - \
                  Please forgive me for providing unsoliciated advice!  I didn't want to post under the normal message board because of part of this advice.   You can ask the jam mates to quiet down when you take a solo which may possibly be affective depending on ability and alcohol consumption.\
              The other simple solution\, if time and your circumstances permit\, is to take a part time job thru your local Express Personnel Temp service or a competitor of theirs.  I did that 5 years back!  Most temp jobs pay $9 hr. or $9.50 to start\, which isn't obviously generous; however\, you only need a little over 2 days work to upgrade beyond the $225 you were considering\, to  purchase a Cigano GJ-10 out of state with no tax - $330.00  plus about $45 or $50 shipping!  If you buy a $90 hard shell case also\,  you would need to work another day and a half labor!\
               Grit you teeth and go for it!  Time is Short!\
               Good Luck!\
\
               Rocky",15143,"BBCode","2009-07-10 22:15:04"
15145,2036,"Thanks for the advice. The people I play with I have no problem being heard - I'm thinking more at festivals and the like when you have a couple rhythm players to be heard over. I'm not worried about it though - I really just want to learn this music to the best of my ability\, it doesn't matter what kind of guitar it's on. I actually do have enough money to buy the Cigano\, but right now I'm a grad student in a place where work is scarce so I'm saving up for a raindy day right now (initially I was hoping the guy with the Aria might split with it for $150 or something like that but no dice). I figure I will get a proper gypsy jazz guitar as a graduation present to myself in two years when I'm out of here and have secured myself a proper job. I appreciate your concern though! Frankly\, I also can't justify to myself spending $300 on an instrument when I'm not that good yet and already have a guitar to work on\, but I seem to be one of the few in this camp. I figure a better investment is some of those $5 online lessons available here at Djangobooks.\
\
Mark",15145,"BBCode","2009-07-10 22:27:31"
15146,302,"Mark  -  Congrats on the Grad Program Path!  I know it takes alot of time\, focus and energy!  Just keep working on the La Pompe\, chord voicings\, song chord progressions\, etc. and playing with friends.  Learn as many melody lines of the songs\, as they make it easier to remember the chord progressions.  Don't worry about festivals\, etc.  I can highly recommend the DVD Bireli Lagrene & Friends\, \"Live Jazz A' Vienne\" about $20 thru Djangobooks.com and has many closeups of chords and fingerings.  Almost 4 hours worth!   Lots of the Gypsy Jazz standards that are played.\
         Jam on!\
         Rocky",15142,"BBCode","2009-07-10 23:17:53"
15147,1833,"&#949;&#955;&#945; &#964;&#953; &#947;&#953;&#957;&#949;&#963;&#945;&#953;?\
&#954;&#945;&#955;&#945; &#967;&#964;&#949;&#962; &#951;&#964;&#945;&#957;&#949; &#960;&#959;&#955;&#965; &#969;&#961;&#945;&#953;&#945;...&#947;&#959;&#965;&#963;&#964;&#945;&#961;&#945; &#964;&#961;&#949;&#955;&#945;...¨)\
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&#955;&#959;&#953;&#960;&#959;&#957;\, &#957;&#945; &#956;&#953;&#945; &#960;&#961;&#959;&#967;&#949;&#953;&#961;&#951; &#955;&#953;&#963;&#964;a &#960;&#959;&#965; &#963;&#954;&#949;&#966;&#964;&#959;&#956;&#959;&#965;&#957;&#945;.]\
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dark eyes\
minor blues\
douce ambi&#945;nce\
swing gitan\
j´attendrai\
minor swing\
all of me",15147,"BBCode","2009-07-11 01:16:50"
15151,2175,"do you mind giving me your direct email? it is easier to send pics from iphone\
\
i am froemds with jack brown who frequently posts on jere\
\
thanks\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zovington@yahoo.com\">zovington@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15151,"BBCode","2009-07-11 09:51:27"
15157,934,"Zach\
Where are you located?  I maybe moving back to ME at some point...nice to know there's a Jazz Violinist there!!\
\
Rich Daigle\
redrockhotclub.com",15157,"BBCode","2009-07-11 13:30:17"
15158,2175,"portland\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zovington@yahoo.com\">zovington@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15158,"BBCode","2009-07-11 13:52:03"
15161,781,"Hi Ben.  Are you still teaching?  When are you available and what do you charge.  I'm in Jersey City so is easy to get to Brooklyn. thanks.\
Bob Failla",15161,"BBCode","2009-07-08 07:37:33"
15165,1833,"&#949;&#955;&#945; &#964;&#953; &#947;&#953;&#957;&#949;&#963;&#945;&#953;?\
&#954;&#945;&#955;&#945; &#967;&#964;&#949;&#962; &#951;&#964;&#945;&#957;&#949; &#960;&#959;&#955;&#965; &#969;&#961;&#945;&#953;&#945;...&#947;&#959;&#965;&#963;&#964;&#945;&#961;&#945; &#964;&#961;&#949;&#955;&#945;...¨)\
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&#955;&#959;&#953;&#960;&#959;&#957;\, &#957;&#945; &#956;&#953;&#945; &#960;&#961;&#959;&#967;&#949;&#953;&#961;&#951; &#955;&#953;&#963;&#964;a &#960;&#959;&#965; &#963;&#954;&#949;&#966;&#964;&#959;&#956;&#959;&#965;&#957;&#945;.]\
\
dark eyes\
minor blues\
douce ambi&#945;nce\
swing gitan\
j´attendrai\
minor swing\
all of me",15165,"BBCode","2009-07-11 01:16:50"
15166,551,"geia sou re paixtara kai gw goustara poly kai o xaris \, kalo einai na mazevomaste \, 8a ginoume kalyteroi paizontas \, krataw th lista \, goustarw kai perimenw na mou peis poia mera mesa sth vdomada 8es na vre8oume pali oloi \, mou aresan poly ayta pou epaizes \, eisai se poly kalo dromo BRAVO !\
\
eis to epaneidin",15147,"BBCode","2009-07-11 18:23:02"
15168,2175,"portland\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zovington@yahoo.com\">zovington@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15168,"BBCode","2009-07-11 13:52:03"
15176,551,"geia sou re paixtara kai gw goustara poly kai o xaris \, kalo einai na mazevomaste \, 8a ginoume kalyteroi paizontas \, krataw th lista \, goustarw kai perimenw na mou peis poia mera mesa sth vdomada 8es na vre8oume pali oloi \, mou aresan poly ayta pou epaizes \, eisai se poly kalo dromo BRAVO !\
\
eis to epaneidin",15176,"BBCode","2009-07-11 18:23:02"
15179,2175,"Non work. The guitar is stock.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Zach",15179,"BBCode","2009-07-13 05:32:46"
15184,781,"Hi Ben\, thanks very much!  I will let you know.  Need to do a little re-arranging to work it in.  \
Bob",15161,"BBCode","2009-07-13 12:33:58"
15187,1485,"Hey\, sorry to bother you\, but I noticed you were from the DC area and I was wondering if you knew of any guitar teachers in the area that taught Gypsy Jazz.  \
\
I was in contact with Tom Mitchell earlier this year about taking lessons this summer (after I moved closer to where he lives so lessons would be easier)\, but haven't heard from him recently and don't want to bombard him with e-mails or something.  \
\
If not\, that's alright\, I just wanted to check.  And if you know if any regular Gypsy Jazz shows in the area\, that'd be great too!  If nothing else I\"d like to see some more live shows.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Sam",15187,"BBCode","2009-07-13 12:51:28"
15188,1063,"Hello Samuel\,\
Good to hear from you.\
Yes indeed Tom Mitchell is the right teacher to reach in the DC / MD area.\
But if you want to take the fast track for learning GJ\, I can propose you to join us. Depending what you level is\, if you like you can join our regular jams : Hot Club of DC is my Gypsy Jazz band\, and we're always more than happy to welcome newcomers who want to learn the style.\
I could consider taking some time to give you some lessons if you want.\
I am not a great player\, but I've doing this stuff for a little while now.\
For now we play almost every Wednesday in Bethesda.\
If you're interested\, please check our website and contact me directly though the email address in the website.\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
Best\,\
-Stephan\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",15188,"BBCode","2009-07-13 20:22:09"
15189,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
I've listened to some choro on youtube and I have a cool 2-disc historical compilation. There's also that documentary\, Brasilierho\, which as Yamandu in it. Great music and worth checking out if you haven't already. I really dig Brazilian music in general: bossa\, samba\, forro\, MPB.\
\
The Wegens are cool and I have a few\, but I'm currently using Dunlop Big Stubby 3.5mm -- not quite as warm as the Wegens (which I prefer on my Gitane)\, but they are much less expensive and I don't panic when I misplace one or lose one. \
\
I'm a recent small-body guitar convert. My current favorite is the Yamaha FS720S\, which is a small-body\, short-scale 000 -- but the body depth is similar to a dread. Very narrow nut and saddle spacing\, it's quite a different feel from my wide-necked Gitane. The Yammie is my go-to gig guitar. I also have a Morgan Monroe MV-01 (00–sized)\, a really lovely guitar; a Yamaha FG100 (more trad 000-sized than the FS720S)\, which was a one-owner-left-in-a-closet-for-30-years estate sale find; and a Rogue 000\, which I couldn't resist for $60 and I've currently got in an usual open Bb tuning.\
\
Interesting development at my lunch gigs ... no more amps. The suits got too many complaints from the lunch crowds in several states about the loud musicians. I'm all acoustic at these gigs\, so I'm feeling some of the benefits of learning the rest-stroke technique. While I'm no ace at it\, I'm glad I learned some of the fundamentals of it. I've also had transpose up some of the songs to get my voice to project a bit better. Before the amp ban\, I'd been using a one-mic setup for the voice and guitar (gotta find the sweet spot). Now ... it's no-mic setup. Very easy load-in and load-out. Just me and my guitar.  8)\
\
I'd be great to jam sometime on whatever tunes we can cobble together. I do a bunch of standards in my sets\, some of which I've stripped down a bit so that the changes aren't so boppish or Real Book orthodox. But I also do older rock tunes and a smattering of Hank Williams. Sats/Suns are good. I should have Sats off until mid Aug\, which is when my teaching schedule picks up.  \
\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15134,"BBCode","2009-07-13 21:56:57"
15192,1485,"Thanks for the reply\, Stephan.  I assume I can just e-mail you through the \"e-mail list\" link on the Hot Club of DC webpage?  (I wasn't sure if that's a general e-mail that other members of the group read as well).  \
\
At any rate\, I'll send one off to that address\, thanks again\
\
Sam",15187,"BBCode","2009-07-14 05:53:04"
15193,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
I've listened to some choro on youtube and I have a cool 2-disc historical compilation. There's also that documentary\, Brasilierho\, which as Yamandu in it. Great music and worth checking out if you haven't already. I really dig Brazilian music in general: bossa\, samba\, forro\, MPB.\
\
The Wegens are cool and I have a few\, but I'm currently using Dunlop Big Stubby 3.5mm -- not quite as warm as the Wegens (which I prefer on my Gitane)\, but they are much less expensive and I don't panic when I misplace one or lose one. \
\
I'm a recent small-body guitar convert. My current favorite is the Yamaha FS720S\, which is a small-body\, short-scale 000 -- but the body depth is similar to a dread. Very narrow nut and saddle spacing\, it's quite a different feel from my wide-necked Gitane. The Yammie is my go-to gig guitar. I also have a Morgan Monroe MV-01 (00–sized)\, a really lovely guitar; a Yamaha FG100 (more trad 000-sized than the FS720S)\, which was a one-owner-left-in-a-closet-for-30-years estate sale find; and a Rogue 000\, which I couldn't resist for $60 and I've currently got in an usual open Bb tuning.\
\
Interesting development at my lunch gigs ... no more amps. The suits got too many complaints from the lunch crowds in several states about the loud musicians. I'm all acoustic at these gigs\, so I'm feeling some of the benefits of learning the rest-stroke technique. While I'm no ace at it\, I'm glad I learned some of the fundamentals of it. I've also had transpose up some of the songs to get my voice to project a bit better. Before the amp ban\, I'd been using a one-mic setup for the voice and guitar (gotta find the sweet spot). Now ... it's no-mic setup. Very easy load-in and load-out. Just me and my guitar.  8)\
\
I'd be great to jam sometime on whatever tunes we can cobble together. I do a bunch of standards in my sets\, some of which I've stripped down a bit so that the changes aren't so boppish or Real Book orthodox. But I also do older rock tunes and a smattering of Hank Williams. Sats/Suns are good. I should have Sats off until mid Aug\, which is when my teaching schedule picks up.  \
\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15137,"BBCode","2009-07-13 21:56:57"
15194,1063,"Samuel\,\
We are playing tomorrow evening from 7 to 9:30pm outside of the restaurant : Brasserie Monte Carlo in Bethesda\, MD.\
Feel free to come and bring your guitar.\
-Stephan",15188,"BBCode","2009-07-14 07:05:10"
15196,2179,"That documentary sounds interesting... I haven't really listened to much Brazilian music besides some assorted Salsa tunes and the Jacob du Bandolim stuff\, so definitely sometime I'll check it out... although I have a feeling trying to learn Jazz manouche will be taking a lot of my time for the near future!\
\
That's cool about the small-body guitars. I got my Taylor for that reason as well. I have played some Yamahas that sounded really sweet. I'm kinda surprised I like my Taylor because most of the bigger-body Taylors I don't like the sound of--they feel a little deader sounding to me than a similarly sized Martin (or in my case\, Blueridge).\
\
Talking of playing at PotBelly's\, I recently had lunch with my church group there on a Sunday afternoon (2 weeks ago\, at the one at Shops at Legacy). I was surprised there wasn't any music there that afternoon\, because most of the other times our group has gone there\, there was somebody playing. I know at least one time it was some teenager\, but maybe one of the times it was you! That would be some coincidence!\
\
It would be a lot of fun to jam. I have to warn you up front that I'm not all too good at some of the more exotic jazz chords (like those 6/9's) and I do best with a chord sheet of some sort\, till I get my ear trained to recognize the jazz/blues chord progressions. So if you have some chord sheets for some music\, I'm sure we can find some stuff we could both play! I found some music on the forum here in a zip file (one of the last messages in the following forum link):\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5373]http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5373[/url]\
\
I printed those off the other day. If it would be helpful\, I could print out another set (I get free printing at work) and bring them along.\
\
I am currently free for the morning and afternoon on Saturday\, and afternoon on Sunday. Would 1pm on Saturday work for you? I live at the Austin Ranch apartments\, near Midway and Windhaven (west Plano area)\, so you're welcome to come to my place\, or we could meet at your place--whatever's most convenient.\
\
Jesse\
\
[quote=\"Stackabones\"]Jesse\,\
\
I've listened to some choro on youtube and I have a cool 2-disc historical compilation. There's also that documentary\, Brasilierho\, which as Yamandu in it. Great music and worth checking out if you haven't already. I really dig Brazilian music in general: bossa\, samba\, forro\, MPB.\
\
The Wegens are cool and I have a few\, but I'm currently using Dunlop Big Stubby 3.5mm -- not quite as warm as the Wegens (which I prefer on my Gitane)\, but they are much less expensive and I don't panic when I misplace one or lose one. \
\
I'm a recent small-body guitar convert. My current favorite is the Yamaha FS720S\, which is a small-body\, short-scale 000 -- but the body depth is similar to a dread. Very narrow nut and saddle spacing\, it's quite a different feel from my wide-necked Gitane. The Yammie is my go-to gig guitar. I also have a Morgan Monroe MV-01 (00–sized)\, a really lovely guitar; a Yamaha FG100 (more trad 000-sized than the FS720S)\, which was a one-owner-left-in-a-closet-for-30-years estate sale find; and a Rogue 000\, which I couldn't resist for $60 and I've currently got in an usual open Bb tuning.\
\
Interesting development at my lunch gigs ... no more amps. The suits got too many complaints from the lunch crowds in several states about the loud musicians. I'm all acoustic at these gigs\, so I'm feeling some of the benefits of learning the rest-stroke technique. While I'm no ace at it\, I'm glad I learned some of the fundamentals of it. I've also had transpose up some of the songs to get my voice to project a bit better. Before the amp ban\, I'd been using a one-mic setup for the voice and guitar (gotta find the sweet spot). Now ... it's no-mic setup. Very easy load-in and load-out. Just me and my guitar.  8)\
\
I'd be great to jam sometime on whatever tunes we can cobble together. I do a bunch of standards in my sets\, some of which I've stripped down a bit so that the changes aren't so boppish or Real Book orthodox. But I also do older rock tunes and a smattering of Hank Williams. Sats/Suns are good. I should have Sats off until mid Aug\, which is when my teaching schedule picks up.  \
\
Chris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:clbakersdozen@yahoo.com\">clbakersdozen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]",15134,"BBCode","2009-07-14 08:31:30"
15197,2179,"That documentary sounds interesting... I haven't really listened to much Brazilian music besides some assorted Salsa tunes and the Jacob du Bandolim stuff\, so definitely sometime I'll check it out... although I have a feeling trying to learn Jazz manouche will be taking a lot of my time for the near future!\
\
That's cool about the small-body guitars. I got my Taylor for that reason as well. I have played some Yamahas that sounded really sweet. I'm kinda surprised I like my Taylor because most of the bigger-body Taylors I don't like the sound of--they feel a little deader sounding to me than a similarly sized Martin (or in my case\, Blueridge).\
\
Talking of playing at PotBelly's\, I recently had lunch with my church group there on a Sunday afternoon (2 weeks ago\, at the one at Shops at Legacy). I was surprised there wasn't any music there that afternoon\, because most of the other times our group has gone there\, there was somebody playing. I know at least one time it was some teenager\, but maybe one of the times it was you! That would be some coincidence!\
\
It would be a lot of fun to jam. I have to warn you up front that I'm not all too good at some of the more exotic jazz chords (like those 6/9's) and I do best with a chord sheet of some sort\, till I get my ear trained to recognize the jazz/blues chord progressions. So if you have some chord sheets for some music\, I'm sure we can find some stuff we could both play! I found some music on the forum here in a zip file (one of the last messages in the following forum link):\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5373]http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5373[/url]\
\
I printed those off the other day. If it would be helpful\, I could print out another set (I get free printing at work) and bring them along.\
\
I am currently free for the morning and afternoon on Saturday\, and afternoon on Sunday. Would 1pm on Saturday work for you? I live at the Austin Ranch apartments\, near Midway and Windhaven (west Plano area)\, so you're welcome to come to my place\, or we could meet at your place--whatever's most convenient.\
\
Jesse\
\
[quote=\"Stackabones\"]Jesse\,\
\
I've listened to some choro on youtube and I have a cool 2-disc historical compilation. There's also that documentary\, Brasilierho\, which as Yamandu in it. Great music and worth checking out if you haven't already. I really dig Brazilian music in general: bossa\, samba\, forro\, MPB.\
\
The Wegens are cool and I have a few\, but I'm currently using Dunlop Big Stubby 3.5mm -- not quite as warm as the Wegens (which I prefer on my Gitane)\, but they are much less expensive and I don't panic when I misplace one or lose one. \
\
I'm a recent small-body guitar convert. My current favorite is the Yamaha FS720S\, which is a small-body\, short-scale 000 -- but the body depth is similar to a dread. Very narrow nut and saddle spacing\, it's quite a different feel from my wide-necked Gitane. The Yammie is my go-to gig guitar. I also have a Morgan Monroe MV-01 (00–sized)\, a really lovely guitar; a Yamaha FG100 (more trad 000-sized than the FS720S)\, which was a one-owner-left-in-a-closet-for-30-years estate sale find; and a Rogue 000\, which I couldn't resist for $60 and I've currently got in an usual open Bb tuning.\
\
Interesting development at my lunch gigs ... no more amps. The suits got too many complaints from the lunch crowds in several states about the loud musicians. I'm all acoustic at these gigs\, so I'm feeling some of the benefits of learning the rest-stroke technique. While I'm no ace at it\, I'm glad I learned some of the fundamentals of it. I've also had transpose up some of the songs to get my voice to project a bit better. Before the amp ban\, I'd been using a one-mic setup for the voice and guitar (gotta find the sweet spot). Now ... it's no-mic setup. Very easy load-in and load-out. Just me and my guitar.  8)\
\
I'd be great to jam sometime on whatever tunes we can cobble together. I do a bunch of standards in my sets\, some of which I've stripped down a bit so that the changes aren't so boppish or Real Book orthodox. But I also do older rock tunes and a smattering of Hank Williams. Sats/Suns are good. I should have Sats off until mid Aug\, which is when my teaching schedule picks up.  \
\
Chris\
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15198,311,"Hi Michael\,\
As I was saying Samois was great! I mostly stayed in the campsite (Samoreau) and only went to a few concerts\, Norig\, Avishai Cohen\, Romane.\
The action was always going at the campsite and I witnessed so many magical moments...\
To be honest Samois for me is 80% about Adrien and Sebastien\, I just love their playing so much and listening to them playing in their element for a week is a dream. Sometimes if you're very lucky you can catch them beginning a session before the crowds get there or very late just playing for themselves quietly hidden on a secluded spot. I'm crazy about their playing\, particularly Sebastien he's just a genius of the highest caliber\, always amazes me.\
There are lots of other really good players around\, but for most it's all about speed and showing off. And I got tired of that real quick.\
\
The other 20% of Samois is all the other players\, jamming and friends.\
\
I hope you can make it sometime it's really a unique experience.\
\
Hey\, it's so funny that the Selmer Michael H has (or had) is #863! \
How are you enjoying yours?",14300,"BBCode","2009-07-15 11:33:35"
15202,2185,"que tal saludos desde tepoztlan morelos q bien q ay gente interesada en este genero yo empese a escuchar a django no hace mucho y la verdad es q es lo mejr q e escuchado en mi vida desde entonces me e querido dedicar a este genero de musica. y me gustaria saber quien en mexico da unas clases o alguien con quien pueda practicar.",15202,"BBCode","2009-07-15 15:07:40"
15203,311,"Hola\,\
Que bueno que estes interesado en Django y el jazz manouche\, hacen falta mas como tu en Mexico.\
\
Yo vivo en el DF y te puedo dar clases si quieres. Yo estudio de manera  autodidacta sobre todo pero ha aprendido mucho de libros y también he tomado clases particulares  con Andreas Oberg\, Michael Horowitz\, Serge Krief\, Sebastien Giniaux entre otros. \
Tengo un grupo de Jazz Manouche \"Hot Club Mexico\".\
\
Me puedes hablar al 55681100 yo soy Enrique.\
\
Saludos!",15203,"BBCode","2009-07-15 16:46:40"
15205,3,"Hi Mark\
\
Thanks for writing\, yes I will be performing this weekend at the diese onze jazz club at 4115 st-denis!\
\
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to your show this sunday as I haveo ther obligations\, but I did see Mary-Ann there last year! \
\
Take care!\
D",15205,"BBCode","2009-07-15 19:16:57"
15206,3,"Hi Mark\
\
Thanks for writing\, yes I will be performing this weekend at the diese onze jazz club at 4115 st-denis!\
\
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to your show this sunday as I haveo ther obligations\, but I did see Mary-Ann there last year! \
\
Take care!\
D",15206,"BBCode","2009-07-15 19:16:57"
15208,2185,"bien muchas gracias son muy buenas las noticas lo de las clases \
mañana te echo un fon \
\
Saludos ELI",15202,"BBCode","2009-07-15 19:34:58"
15209,311,"Hola Eli\,\
Me da gusto que quieras aprender a tocar esta musica.  \
Mañana no voy a estar aqui... salgo del df y regreso el lunes. Hablame el lunes por la tarde y nos ponemos de acuerdo\
\
Quisiera saber algunas cosas de ti:\
-Edad\
-Tiempo que llevas tocando y una breve descripcion de estudios musicales.\
-Tiempo disponible para estudiar jazz manouche\
-Que guitarra tienes?\
-Cuales son tus metas musicales?\
-Cuales son tus 5 guitarristas favoritos?\
-Cual crees que es tu punto mas debil musicalmente?\
\
Un saludo\,\
Enrique.\
Tambien me puedes escribir a    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15203,"BBCode","2009-07-15 22:10:37"
15211,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
This Sat would be great. Sometime in the afternoon. I'm pretty free this weekend\, so I'm open to times etc. You're place would be great. Thanks for hosting! My place isn't good for jamming\, so I really appreciate the offer.\
\
I'd love a copy of those tunes\, but we can probably just read off the same sheet. I do most of my songs from memory\, and I'm sure they've shifted a bit -- I know that I had to changes keys on a few. Let's play some of those tunes in that zip and I'll show you some of the tunes I'm doing -- and you can show me some of the ones you're doing\, too. \
\
Here are the standards I've been playing lately\, Keys vary from most of the books ...\
\
All of Me \
Anything Goes\
Blue Skies \
C-Jam Blues\
‘Deed I Do\
\
Don’t Get Around Much \
Frim Fram Sauce \
Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You\
\
If I Only Had A Brain\
I’m Beginning To See The Light\
I’m Just A Lucky So And So\
I Got Rhythm\
\
It Don’t Mean A Thing\
It’s Only A Paper Moon\
I Wanna Be Just Like You (with Minor Swing intro)\
Just Squeeze Me\
\
Let’s Call Whole Thing Off\
Makin’ Whoopee\
My Funny Valentine\
Nice Work If You Can Get It\
No Moon At All\
Norwegian Wood\
Perhaps\, Perhaps\, Perhaps\
\
Route 66\
September Song\
Summertime\
Sway\
\
‘S Wonderful\
They Can’t Take That Away From Me\
What Is This Thing Called Love?\
Yesterday\
\
I sing each one and I do them from memory -- but I've often simplified the progressions. I do a bunch of other tunes\, often in a swing/manouche feel.  :wink: \
\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
\
Chris\
972.801.8011",15134,"BBCode","2009-07-16 08:19:43"
15212,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
This Sat would be great. Sometime in the afternoon. I'm pretty free this weekend\, so I'm open to times etc. You're place would be great. Thanks for hosting! My place isn't good for jamming\, so I really appreciate the offer.\
\
I'd love a copy of those tunes\, but we can probably just read off the same sheet. I do most of my songs from memory\, and I'm sure they've shifted a bit -- I know that I had to changes keys on a few. Let's play some of those tunes in that zip and I'll show you some of the tunes I'm doing -- and you can show me some of the ones you're doing\, too. \
\
Here are the standards I've been playing lately\, Keys vary from most of the books ...\
\
All of Me \
Anything Goes\
Blue Skies \
C-Jam Blues\
‘Deed I Do\
\
Don’t Get Around Much \
Frim Fram Sauce \
Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You\
\
If I Only Had A Brain\
I’m Beginning To See The Light\
I’m Just A Lucky So And So\
I Got Rhythm\
\
It Don’t Mean A Thing\
It’s Only A Paper Moon\
I Wanna Be Just Like You (with Minor Swing intro)\
Just Squeeze Me\
\
Let’s Call Whole Thing Off\
Makin’ Whoopee\
My Funny Valentine\
Nice Work If You Can Get It\
No Moon At All\
Norwegian Wood\
Perhaps\, Perhaps\, Perhaps\
\
Route 66\
September Song\
Summertime\
Sway\
\
‘S Wonderful\
They Can’t Take That Away From Me\
What Is This Thing Called Love?\
Yesterday\
\
I sing each one and I do them from memory -- but I've often simplified the progressions. I do a bunch of other tunes\, often in a swing/manouche feel.  :wink: \
\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
\
Chris\
972.801.8011",15137,"BBCode","2009-07-16 08:19:43"
15214,2055,"Are you still selling the Gypsy Rhythm book ? For how much ? Is shipping included ?\
Thanks !",15214,"BBCode","2009-07-16 10:38:38"
15215,2055,"Are you still selling the Gypsy Rhythm book ? For how much ? Is shipping included ?\
Thanks !",15215,"BBCode","2009-07-16 10:38:38"
15217,2185,"Hi Dennis just wanted to thank u for the dvds u made \
ur teaching methods are great genius.\
\
Greetings from Mexico",15217,"BBCode","2009-07-16 12:34:50"
15218,1377,"[color=white][b]Great Stuff!\
   Congradulations.\
\
                                    Jack[/b][/color]",15218,"BBCode","2009-07-16 09:58:09"
15229,2173,"HELLO PAUL\,\
\
My name is Greg Lewis\, and I live in Oak Park. Although I have played guitar for many years\, I am just getting into GJ and the associated theory. It appears from some of your posts that you have surveyed or use most of the learning sources - MH\, Denis Chang\, Romane. I would like to discuss the whole process with you\, and get your views as to what works and what doesn't. I also have some guitar questions.\
\
Maybe we could find a mutually convenient time and place to meet and talk. My schedule is flexible\, and I could meet you anywhere in the area.\
\
Let me know what you think.\
\
Greg",15229,"BBCode","2009-07-17 09:18:24"
15240,598,"Hi Gonzalo\,\
\
We met briefly last night (I was the guy who inquired about the Make of your Guitar) at your show at Boulevard Music\, thought I might as well acquaint you with my online self as well. \
\
Anyway\, the show was great...really quite unique in terms of a typical Gypsy Jazz gig. I left with a smile on my face. Hope to see you play again sometime.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-G",15240,"BBCode","2009-07-19 07:36:30"
15241,598,"Hi Gonzalo\,\
\
We met briefly last night (I was the guy who inquired about the Make of your Guitar) at your show at Boulevard Music\, thought I might as well acquaint you with my online self as well. \
\
Anyway\, the show was great...really quite unique in terms of a typical Gypsy Jazz gig. I left with a smile on my face. Hope to see you play again sometime.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-G",15241,"BBCode","2009-07-19 07:36:30"
15242,2159,"He\, Ik woon ook in België (Antwerpen) en ben opzoek naar mensen uit mijn omgeving\, die ook graag Gypsy Jazz spelen. Om eens met te jammen. Moest je geïnteresseerd zijn...\
\
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15253,1315,"Hi mate\,\
\
How does a small\, humble quartet (say\, The BBQ) apply to your festival?\
\
We are playing on the IGGF this weekend and will have a descent video for application.\
\
Who should we mail a link to?\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ben\, Bar\, Benji and Max",15253,"BBCode","2009-07-20 17:20:21"
15254,2193,"If still available in perfect condition\
I would like to buy your stochelo rosenberg book &Cd\
I want to send money to you by paypal to be safe for me\
\
Address\
Dr. Rushapol Sdawat\
Plastic surgeon \, Phuket International hospital\
44 \, Chalermprakiat ror 9 road \, \
Muang district \, Phuket province \, \
Thailand\
83000\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rushapolsdawat@yahoo.com\">rushapolsdawat@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> \, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jaruwat_s@hotmail.com\">jaruwat_s@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
skype name : rushapol sdawat\
phone : +66819299214",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-22 06:39:49"
15256,2193,"If still available in perfect condition\
I would like to buy your stochelo rosenberg book &Cd\
I want to send money to you by paypal to be safe for me\
\
Address\
Dr. Rushapol Sdawat\
Plastic surgeon \, Phuket International hospital\
44 \, Chalermprakiat ror 9 road \, \
Muang district \, Phuket province \, \
Thailand\
83000\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rushapolsdawat@yahoo.com\">rushapolsdawat@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> \, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jaruwat_s@hotmail.com\">jaruwat_s@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
skype name : rushapol sdawat\
phone : +66819299214",15256,"BBCode","2009-07-22 06:39:49"
15257,2189,"Hello\, \
\
It is in almost perfect condition. I would say 98 out of 100.\
Unnoticeable\, very small bends on 3-4 pages.\
I am selling this book on ebay\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=200364374266]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0364374266[/url]\
\
I think it is safe for you and for me if you get it there.\
Please choose  \"Buy it now\" £85+£6 for shipping = £91\
I think recorded letter to Thailand will cost me £10\
\
Wld u be interested in other books?\
\
Regards\
Adam",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-22 08:38:20"
15258,2189,"Hello\, \
\
It is in almost perfect condition. I would say 98 out of 100.\
Unnoticeable\, very small bends on 3-4 pages.\
I am selling this book on ebay\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=200364374266]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0364374266[/url]\
\
I think it is safe for you and for me if you get it there.\
Please choose  \"Buy it now\" £85+£6 for shipping = £91\
I think recorded letter to Thailand will cost me £10\
\
Wld u be interested in other books?\
\
Regards\
Adam",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-22 08:38:20"
15259,2193,"I read your post about other 2 books\
\
Robin Nolan \
and John Jorkensen\
\
I have Jorkensen\
but not yet Nolan\
\
I could not find any interesting information about Nolan book\
I would buy if it is good and cheap\
\
I m about to send money to you buy pay pal\
Hoping it will have no problem sending to Phuket \, Thailand\
\
Dr. Dominic ( Rushapol Sdawat )",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-22 09:07:25"
15260,2193,"I read your post about other 2 books\
\
Robin Nolan \
and John Jorkensen\
\
I have Jorkensen\
but not yet Nolan\
\
I could not find any interesting information about Nolan book\
I would buy if it is good and cheap\
\
I m about to send money to you buy pay pal\
Hoping it will have no problem sending to Phuket \, Thailand\
\
Dr. Dominic ( Rushapol Sdawat )",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-22 09:08:23"
15261,2193,"I read your post about other 2 books\
\
Robin Nolan \
and John Jorkensen\
\
I have Jorkensen\
but not yet Nolan\
\
I could not find any interesting information about Nolan book\
I would buy if it is good and cheap\
\
I m about to send money to you buy pay pal\
Hoping it will have no problem sending to Phuket \, Thailand\
\
Dr. Dominic ( Rushapol Sdawat )",15256,"BBCode","2009-07-22 09:07:25"
15262,2193,"I read your post about other 2 books\
\
Robin Nolan \
and John Jorkensen\
\
I have Jorkensen\
but not yet Nolan\
\
I could not find any interesting information about Nolan book\
I would buy if it is good and cheap\
\
I m about to send money to you buy pay pal\
Hoping it will have no problem sending to Phuket \, Thailand\
\
Dr. Dominic ( Rushapol Sdawat )",15256,"BBCode","2009-07-22 09:08:23"
15263,2189,"Please add me on Skype  adamek1974",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-22 09:10:42"
15264,2189,"Please add me on Skype  adamek1974",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-22 09:10:42"
15265,148,"Miller\,\
\
I'm not sure which freeways you'll be taking...probably the 10\, right?  Rush hour traffic in L.A. seems to last from around 4:00 until 7:30 or so.  However\, evening rush hour traffic usually moves outward from downtown\, and you'll probably be heading the opposite direction for most of your drive\, so I don't imagine it'll be too terrible.  You will have to drive through downtown to get to the 110 N. (the freeway that leads to Highland Park)\, though\, so you'll probably hit some interference for a few miles.\
\
As far as places to stay go\, I'd recommend looking for something in Pasadena or South Pasadena.  Highland Park can be kind of a rough neighborhood.  Pasadena is just north of Highland Park and is much more tourist-friendly.  Eagle Rock is also pretty close to Highland Park; it's not as fancy as Pasadena\, but it's safe and hotels there might be a bit cheaper.  I wish I could offer to put you guys up\, but I live in a studio apartment in Koreatown and barely have enough room for me and my cat.\
\
I'm flattered and amazed that you're interested in making the 10 hour hike to check out this show.  I certainly want to encourage you\, but I'd hate for you to be disappointed\, so I just want to mention a few things:  Mr. T's Bowl is basically a dive bar.  Our local paper calls it \"charmingly ratty.\"  I love it because their booking policy is very progressive\, but it's not the prettiest place in the world.  Also\, as far as I can tell\, Tommy Davy is the only person who'll be doing straight Hot Club-style stuff.  Everyone else is putting their own spin on things.  I'm expecting some downright noisy stuff.  And finally\, we're only able to put on one night of music\, so everyone will be doing fifteen minute sets.  I'm not sure if I made that clear in my show announcement.  Some DjangoFests are able to spread an amazing line-up out over the course of several days; we\, unfortunately\, do not have that luxury.\
\
Of course\, you held your festival in the wilds of Arizona\, so I doubt that anything I mentioned will scare you off.  If you're still able to make it\, I look forward to meeting you.  And if you still have raffle tickets for the Collins guitar giveaway\, you're welcome to set up a table at our show and try to get rid of them.\
\
One more thing: I'm advertising the show's start time as 8:30\, but the first band won't begin until 9:00\, so you can factor that into your driving plans.\
\
Hopefully\, I'll see you soon.\
\
Sincerely\,\
\
Rod Cumming",15265,"BBCode","2006-06-07 15:33:14"
15266,1220,"Hey Buddy\
\
Did you get the email I sent you?\
The one with the illustration?\
\
I think that I may have sent it from \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:st.peter@rome.com\">st.peter@rome.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
It may have ended up in the junk file.\
\
I hope that you're OK\
I was just worrying about you.\
\
me",15266,"BBCode","2009-07-22 07:03:16"
15267,563,"Off the top of my head\, I don't remember getting it. I did send you a message through facebook\, but am not sure if you got it. \
\
I really loved our chat Saturday night at D in J\, and was sorry to be dragged away. Best one-on-one I've had in ages\, which\, I suppose\, is testimony to where my life is at...\
\
My doctor ordered shitloads of blood tests...they took 16 tubes\, about the eqivalent of a gunshot wound! I'll hear the results next week. They want me to go to Johns Hopkins or the Cleveland Clinic\, but I am getting no guidance on whom I should see at eithe place. \
\
One bit of good news. I got a vitamin B-12 shot\, which really seemed to help with the pain. Apparently\, I don't digest the stuff so well any more. \
\
I hope you are well. Unless it is a fortune to do\, we should talk by phone sometime. I have free long distance\, but am not sure if it includes Canada or not. \
\
Busato and Selmer are well\, but I have totally fallen in love with the Joseph di Mauro. It IS the Tchan Tchou guitar\, I am sure of it.",14884,"BBCode","2009-07-22 14:02:53"
15269,2189,"Hello Dominic\, cld u join skype for a second\,please?",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 02:01:00"
15270,2189,"Hello Dominic\, cld u join skype for a second\,please?",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-23 02:01:00"
15271,2193,"Your night time is my working time\
I will be active onlinely before your midday \, before sleeping.\
I m sorry that I could not be online when needed\
it seems to be better for massage like this traditional massage\
Anyway \,Please tell me what you need.",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 02:23:26"
15272,2193,"Your night time is my working time\
I will be active onlinely before your midday \, before sleeping.\
I m sorry that I could not be online when needed\
it seems to be better for massage like this traditional massage\
Anyway \,Please tell me what you need.",15256,"BBCode","2009-07-23 02:23:26"
15273,2189,"Dominic\,\
\
    The insured value + recorded letter to Thailand costs £26 + £3 for special envelopes (Stochelo book is 1.5 kg). It wld cost you £10 pounds more. I wouldn't like to send it as normal letter. What do you think?\
\
Regards\
Adam",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 02:55:02"
15274,2189,"Dominic\,\
\
    The insured value + recorded letter to Thailand costs £26 + £3 for special envelopes (Stochelo book is 1.5 kg). It wld cost you £10 pounds more. I wouldn't like to send it as normal letter. What do you think?\
\
Regards\
Adam",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-23 02:55:02"
15275,2193,"If I understand it correctly\
I should send 10 GBP more to you to have insured mail\
If you say yes \, I will do it immediately",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 03:33:49"
15276,2193,"If I understand it correctly\
I should send 10 GBP more to you to have insured mail\
If you say yes \, I will do it immediately",15256,"BBCode","2009-07-23 03:33:49"
15277,2189,"Yes Dominic\,\
It will be 10 GBP more. Please use paypal.\
I will scan and send you receipt if you need it.\
\
Thanks \
Adam",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 03:52:06"
15278,2189,"Yes Dominic\,\
It will be 10 GBP more. Please use paypal.\
I will scan and send you receipt if you need it.\
\
Thanks \
Adam",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-23 03:52:06"
15279,2193,"If I could not copy the DVD I will send money to you 10 GPB right away\
and I may ask for some cost if it is too much \, hope there is no need\
Your guitar playing clip show you must be famous in poland",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 04:39:16"
15281,2193,"If I could not copy the DVD I will send money to you 10 GPB right away\
and I may ask for some cost if it is too much \, hope there is no need\
Your guitar playing clip show you must be famous in poland",15256,"BBCode","2009-07-23 04:39:16"
15282,2189,"Hello\, \
No problem.\
Am I famous or not\, doesn't matter.\
I just love playing. I am Polish but I have been living in manchester UK\
for 3 years.\
\
Anyway\, to copy any disc:\
1. Instal DVD decrypter from [url=http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/]http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/[/url]\
2. Put original disc into your drive\
3. Change option from IFO to FILE in Dvd decrypter\
     Mode --&gt; File (not IFO)\
Now you can see all the files on the right side.\
Mark them all\, select Destination folder and copy them.\
\
4. Use any program to copy a disk like Nero etc.\
Use DATA DVD options and just drop all the files from the folder you copied the original disc.\
\
IMPORTANT please use 4x speed and verification while you copy data\
\
Thats it :)\
\
When you get the discs please text me and I ll send you the address.\
\
Take care\
Adam",15254,"BBCode","2009-07-23 05:07:18"
15283,2189,"Hello\, \
No problem.\
Am I famous or not\, doesn't matter.\
I just love playing. I am Polish but I have been living in manchester UK\
for 3 years.\
\
Anyway\, to copy any disc:\
1. Instal DVD decrypter from [url=http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/]http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/[/url]\
2. Put original disc into your drive\
3. Change option from IFO to FILE in Dvd decrypter\
     Mode --&gt; File (not IFO)\
Now you can see all the files on the right side.\
Mark them all\, select Destination folder and copy them.\
\
4. Use any program to copy a disk like Nero etc.\
Use DATA DVD options and just drop all the files from the folder you copied the original disc.\
\
IMPORTANT please use 4x speed and verification while you copy data\
\
Thats it :)\
\
When you get the discs please text me and I ll send you the address.\
\
Take care\
Adam",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-23 05:07:18"
15284,2189,"Hello\, \
No problem.\
Am I famous or not\, doesn't matter.\
I just love playing. I am Polish but I have been living in manchester UK\
for 3 years.\
\
Anyway\, to copy any disc:\
1. Instal DVD decrypter from [url=http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/]http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/[/url]\
2. Put original disc into your drive\
3. Change option from IFO to FILE in Dvd decrypter\
     Mode --&gt; File (not IFO)\
Now you can see all the files on the right side.\
Mark them all\, select Destination folder and copy them.\
\
4. Use any program to copy a disk like Nero etc.\
Use DATA DVD options and just drop all the files from the folder you copied the original disc.\
\
IMPORTANT please use 4x speed and verification while you copy data\
\
Thats it :)\
\
When you get the discs please text me and I ll send you the address.\
\
Take care\
Adam",15258,"BBCode","2009-07-23 05:07:18"
15287,2173,"Paul-\
\
I kept looking\, but the only guy that even vaguely fit the description denied he was Paul...but did allow as how he'd been called worse :)\
\
Got there about 8:10\, got one of those small tables up front. The show\, as you can imagine was great. I only stayed for the first set. There was a guest violin player for a couple of songs.\
\
I had an interesting talk with Juliano Milo\, the accordian player. He also plays guitar\, and also teaches. Had a studio on Irving Park. He also plays with another gypsy jazz group. Check his site.\
\
Check out a site www. serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche. Some good tips. I haven't seen the videos yet\, as they don't play on a mac.\
\
Sorry you and you wife didn't make it - I was all set to get some\
 recipies! :) Anyway...another time. I enjoyed our talk\, and agree that one probably needs to find one teaching source and stick with it. There's just too many different ideas out there.\
\
Maybe a beer or something one evening?\
\
Greg",15287,"BBCode","2009-07-23 09:51:26"
15290,9,"Thanks Mark....this is the first one I've had here. I'm impressed!\
\
'm",15290,"BBCode","2009-07-23 19:16:32"
15293,2195,"Hello\, has anybody ever heard of or played\
Manuel Rodriguez and Sons (gypsy model\, of course)?\
I am in Istanbul and it is very difficult to find a decent guitar here\, especially a gypsy model. I found an MRsons for around 1000euro. I can't locate any price online that might indicate I'd be getting ripped off if I bought it. It is decent enough\, and I don't want to have anything shipped here\, least not instruments. God knows what the Turkish post will do to it--before i pay a huge amount for import taxes\, which are arbitrarily guaged.\
Thanks",15293,"BBCode","2009-07-24 03:27:41"
15294,2195,"Hello\, has anybody ever heard of or played\
Manuel Rodriguez and Sons (gypsy model\, of course)?\
I am in Istanbul and it is very difficult to find a decent guitar here\, especially a gypsy model. I found an MRsons for around 1000euro. I can't locate any price online that might indicate I'd be getting ripped off if I bought it. It is decent enough\, and I don't want to have anything shipped here\, least not instruments. God knows what the Turkish post will do to it--before i pay a huge amount for import taxes\, which are arbitrarily guaged.\
Thanks",15293,"BBCode","2009-07-24 03:27:41"
15296,9,"Hi...shipping is $150 to Argentina.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",15296,"BBCode","2009-07-24 11:17:31"
15297,2198,"Hello\,\
Is this instrument still for sale?  Also\, wondering if you are firm in your price or open to offers.\
\
Please contact me if either\,\
\
Thanks\, \
Rob\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingside@gmail.com\">swingside@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15297,"BBCode","2009-07-24 15:00:35"
15298,2198,"Hi there\,\
I saw on the classified forum that you were thinking of selling your D-250M with Shatten pickup.  Are you indeed selling it?  What price are you asking?\
\
Feel free to contact me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingside@gmail.com\">swingside@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Rob",15298,"BBCode","2009-07-24 15:03:25"
15299,2198,"Hit there\, do you still have this instrument?  Where are you located?  I know someone else asked this\, but what (If any) work have you done on it?\
\
Thanks\,\
Rob\
\
Feel free to contact me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingside@gmail.com\">swingside@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15299,"BBCode","2009-07-24 15:10:59"
15302,2198,"Hi there\,\
I saw on the classified forum that you were thinking of selling your D-250M with Shatten pickup.  Are you indeed selling it?  What price are you asking?\
\
Feel free to contact me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingside@gmail.com\">swingside@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Rob",15302,"BBCode","2009-07-24 15:03:25"
15307,1713,"Hi\,\
I noticed a campusfive review from some years back on a LeVoi posted on Harmony Central.  I was wondering what you think of the guitar now that some time has passed.  I've read very + comments on his guitars\, but don't see information or reviews posted very often.  Just asking as I have seen one of his 12 fret models for sale at Elderly for quite some time\, and am thinking of trading my Michael Collins.  Any thoughts on the guitar\, especially as a rhythm instrument\, would be appreciated.\
\
Best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",15307,"BBCode","2009-07-25 08:01:02"
15309,2196,"Hi Michael\,\
Thanks for answering.\
Is this a door to door shipping? Is there any insurance included or any other details I'll need to be aware of?",15309,"BBCode","2009-07-24 15:21:28"
15311,9,"YEs\, right to your door.\
\
We have nothing to do with taxes...your government handles that. But will put a low value on the customs forms which will keep the taxes down.\
\
Thanks\
\
'm",15296,"BBCode","2009-07-25 08:53:48"
15314,2195,"[quote=\"turkawry\"]Hello\, has anybody ever heard of or played\
Manuel Rodriguez and Sons (gypsy model\, of course)?\
I am in Istanbul and it is very difficult to find a decent guitar here\, especially a gypsy model. I found an MRsons for around 1000euro. I can't locate any price online that might indicate I'd be getting ripped off if I bought it. It is decent enough\, and I don't want to have anything shipped here\, least not instruments. God knows what the Turkish post will do to it--before i pay a huge amount for import taxes\, which are arbitrarily guaged.\
Thanks[/quote]",15293,"BBCode","2009-07-26 14:46:37"
15316,1648,"Hi Paul !\
\
I hope jamming in California is doing fine. I sent you an E-Mail earlier\, but got a note that the message couldn´t be delivered. Is this the right address ?\
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pgetty@firstguarduangroup.com\">pgetty@firstguarduangroup.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I can send it to you again\, I think it´s also possible to attach the file to this PM over the forum. But I have to do it from a friend´s place\, because I got a very slow internet connection that doesn´t do it for uploads. So it might take just a little while\, but I´ll do it as soon as possible. If there´s a different address to send it to\, let me know. I´m glad you liked my playing :-)\
\
Bye and best wishes\,\
M",15316,"BBCode","2009-07-26 19:38:52"
15317,1565,"I screwed up. The correct email address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com\">pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!",15317,"BBCode","2009-07-26 20:57:16"
15318,1565,"I screwed up. The correct email address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com\">pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!",15318,"BBCode","2009-07-26 20:57:16"
15320,2195,"[quote=\"turkawry\"]Hello\, has anybody ever heard of or played\
Manuel Rodriguez and Sons (gypsy model\, of course)?\
I am in Istanbul and it is very difficult to find a decent guitar here\, especially a gypsy model. I found an MRsons for around 1000euro. I can't locate any price online that might indicate I'd be getting ripped off if I bought it. It is decent enough\, and I don't want to have anything shipped here\, least not instruments. God knows what the Turkish post will do to it--before i pay a huge amount for import taxes\, which are arbitrarily guaged.\
Thanks[/quote]",15293,"BBCode","2009-07-26 14:46:37"
15322,1648,"... I´m sending you the track via PM as well.\
\
Best\,\
M",15322,"BBCode","2009-07-27 06:56:32"
15323,1565,"Did you send an attachment directly to my email address?\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com\">pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Have not received it - please resend as an attachment.\
\
Apparently the browser on this site does not allow mp3 downloads (per Michael).",15323,"BBCode","2009-07-27 07:24:09"
15324,1565,"Did you send an attachment directly to my email address?\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com\">pgetty@firstguardiangroup.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Have not received it - please resend as an attachment.\
\
Apparently the browser on this site does not allow mp3 downloads (per Michael).",15324,"BBCode","2009-07-27 07:24:09"
15326,1648,"I sent it once more to your correct E-Mail adress.\
\
Hope it´ll work this time....",15322,"BBCode","2009-07-27 09:03:53"
15327,1565,"I actually did find a way to download the file - thanks.\
\
Sound quality is very good - how did you record it and what equipment did you use? What type of guitar was used?",15323,"BBCode","2009-07-27 09:28:50"
15328,1565,"I actually did find a way to download the file - thanks.\
\
Sound quality is very good - how did you record it and what equipment did you use? What type of guitar was used?",15324,"BBCode","2009-07-27 09:28:50"
15330,1648,"I use a Neumann TLM 103 condenser microphone\, run it into an M-Audio Firewire 410 audio-interface\, which is connected to my Macbook\, on which I use Logic Pro to record. All tracks are played with my Gitane DG 255.\
\
I first sat down and played the solo part (Wegen Fatone pick) to a clicktrack while filming over the built-in webcam. After really messing up like 30 takes I finally got one that was at least acceptable :-) then I added two rhythm guitars\, which I played with a Dunlop Primetone pick (3mm XL shape\, played with the shoulder instead of the tip) that took only one take each\, luckily.\
\
In the end I only panned the two rhythm guitars to hard left/right\, and slightly reduced their volume. No EQ or compression added\, that´s what I love about a good microphone.\
\
Appreciate your interest :-)",15330,"BBCode","2009-07-27 10:00:07"
15331,1565,"Why not record the rhythm parts first using a clicktrack - and then add lead? Seems like it would be easier and sound more natural.\
\
How about bass?\
\
I am doing the following:\
\
- Use Band in Box with a Django rhythm track and chords.\
- Delete the guitar part leaving only the bass\
- Make an mp3 file\
- Record on my Mac Mini using Garage Band after importing the mp3 bass track\
- Record my Dupont MD-50 with a Rode MT-1000 via Line 6 UX2 Toneport set to flat (no color) right to Garage Band.\
\
Comments?",15331,"BBCode","2009-07-27 10:36:26"
15332,1565,"Why not record the rhythm parts first using a clicktrack - and then add lead? Seems like it would be easier and sound more natural.\
\
How about bass?\
\
I am doing the following:\
\
- Use Band in Box with a Django rhythm track and chords.\
- Delete the guitar part leaving only the bass\
- Make an mp3 file\
- Record on my Mac Mini using Garage Band after importing the mp3 bass track\
- Record my Dupont MD-50 with a Rode MT-1000 via Line 6 UX2 Toneport set to flat (no color) right to Garage Band.\
\
Comments?",15332,"BBCode","2009-07-27 10:36:26"
15333,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
I had a blast on Sat. I think something clicked and we made some good music. I wish I had brought my Zoom H4n and recorded it!\
\
Here are the tunes as I recall ...\
\
Swing 42\
Djangology\
All Of Me\
It Don’t Mean A Thing\
Blue Skies\
Makin’ Whoopee\
Honeysuckle Rose\
\
Not bad for a first get-together\, huh? Seven tunes! \
\
We should jam again.\
\
Chris",15333,"BBCode","2009-07-27 13:23:29"
15335,1016,"Jesse\,\
\
I had a blast on Sat. I think something clicked and we made some good music. I wish I had brought my Zoom H4n and recorded it!\
\
Here are the tunes as I recall ...\
\
Swing 42\
Djangology\
All Of Me\
It Don’t Mean A Thing\
Blue Skies\
Makin’ Whoopee\
Honeysuckle Rose\
\
Not bad for a first get-together\, huh? Seven tunes! \
\
We should jam again.\
\
Chris",15335,"BBCode","2009-07-27 13:23:29"
15336,1648,"the way you do it sounds fine to me.\
\
Yes\, playing the rhyrthm tracks first is the \"usual\" way and should definitely be more natural. But when I record for a video\, I am always kind of excited and have a bit of a \"record button panic\"\, which means I often make mistakes and have to start all over again. And that is a lot stressier when you also have to restart the backing track each time and have to listen to the same introduction over and over again.\
\
Having just a click going felt better to me. But I also made progress and don´t get as upset when I ruin take after take. Actually\, I have thought about adding a \"deleted scenes\" video in which you can see me fumbling and messing around (and of course\, all kinds of emotional reactions involved).\
\
Adding a bass track and also a harmony voice would be nice\, but I´m taking my time to make slow progress. So far\, in terms of sound and video quality\, I think Ninine is my best shot yet.\
\
I just added a new video on YouTube where you can hear me play dirty electric leadguitar. I don´t play electric anymore (at least for a while)\, have been focussing on acoustic exclusively since 2006\, and started Gypsy Picking about a year ago.\
\
So much for now....bye\,\
Matthias",15330,"BBCode","2009-07-27 13:25:04"
15337,2179,"I had a good time too. I kind of feel bad having to ask so many questions\, seeing as it's not a guitar lesson! I really appreciated all the tips though.\
\
If you would be up for jamming again sometime\, despite the fact I'm a novice\, it would be a lot of fun. This week is iffy because I have a friend coming in from out of town and I am also playing with the worship band at church on Sunday and so we are having rehearsal sometime on Saturday. Next week is the Acoustic Music Camp so I'll be out of pocket then\, too. Maybe we can tentatively get together again on one of the later Saturdays in August.\
\
Jesse\
\
[quote=\"Stackabones\"]Jesse\,\
\
I had a blast on Sat. I think something clicked and we made some good music. I wish I had brought my Zoom H4n and recorded it!\
\
Here are the tunes as I recall ...\
\
Swing 42\
Djangology\
All Of Me\
It Don’t Mean A Thing\
Blue Skies\
Makin’ Whoopee\
Honeysuckle Rose\
\
Not bad for a first get-together\, huh? Seven tunes! \
\
We should jam again.\
\
Chris[/quote]",15333,"BBCode","2009-07-27 17:35:51"
15338,2179,"I had a good time too. I kind of feel bad having to ask so many questions\, seeing as it's not a guitar lesson! I really appreciated all the tips though.\
\
If you would be up for jamming again sometime\, despite the fact I'm a novice\, it would be a lot of fun. This week is iffy because I have a friend coming in from out of town and I am also playing with the worship band at church on Sunday and so we are having rehearsal sometime on Saturday. Next week is the Acoustic Music Camp so I'll be out of pocket then\, too. Maybe we can tentatively get together again on one of the later Saturdays in August.\
\
Jesse\
\
[quote=\"Stackabones\"]Jesse\,\
\
I had a blast on Sat. I think something clicked and we made some good music. I wish I had brought my Zoom H4n and recorded it!\
\
Here are the tunes as I recall ...\
\
Swing 42\
Djangology\
All Of Me\
It Don’t Mean A Thing\
Blue Skies\
Makin’ Whoopee\
Honeysuckle Rose\
\
Not bad for a first get-together\, huh? Seven tunes! \
\
We should jam again.\
\
Chris[/quote]",15338,"BBCode","2009-07-27 17:35:51"
15339,1016,"That sounds good. Give me a shout when things open up!",15333,"BBCode","2009-07-27 17:45:07"
15340,1016,"That sounds good. Give me a shout when things open up!",15335,"BBCode","2009-07-27 17:45:07"
15341,873,"Hi - I know you previously said you weren't interested in trading for my Mateos oval hole; but seeing how neither of us has been able to sell\, I thought I'd ask about the trade again.  At least we'd get to try different guitars that are of equal value while the market is slow.  Then we can always try to sell when the market picks up again.  Just a thought - I understand if you're not interested.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stefan",15341,"BBCode","2009-07-25 17:29:45"
15342,1737,"Hi Stefan\,\
\
Sorry for the delay.  I'm not really interested in trading.  I'm looking to sell.  The market does seem to be quite slow right now..  Kind of frustrating.  Good Luck...\
\
Cheers\,\
Ian",15342,"BBCode","2009-07-27 18:53:01"
15349,873,"Hi Ian\,\
\
I understand completely.  Selling would be my preference as well.  I figured the trade might be a viable and fun alternative given the slow market.  Hopefully things will pick up sooner rather than later.  Let me know if you change your mind and good luck to you as well.\
\
Best\,\
Stefan",15341,"BBCode","2009-07-28 04:37:48"
15350,2204,"Hi - do you still have Gypsy Fire for sale?  if so\, how much would you like for it? do you accept paypal?  thanks! David",15350,"BBCode","2009-07-28 22:14:47"
15354,2205,"hi Scot\,\
\
this is jan brouwer speaking.\
i am planning on making a donation to the saussois foundation\
\
is the paypal acocunt <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:helppatrick@gmail.com\">helppatrick@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> still active?\
\
cheers\,\
\
j.",15354,"BBCode","2009-07-29 01:05:52"
15355,151,"Jan - thanks for writing.  The \"helppatrick\" account is still open and will be so for a while yet.  So far we have raised around 1500 euro.  any further donations are welcome.\
\
I always liked Pigalle 44 - your rhythm playing always is the perfect foil to Ranier Voet's sophisticated soloing.  I'm sorry I did not get to see you guys while you were here in the USA this year.  Another time...\
\
Best\
Scot",15355,"BBCode","2009-07-29 07:24:53"
15356,151,"Jan - thanks for writing.  The \"helppatrick\" account is still open and will be so for a while yet.  So far we have raised around 1500 euro.  any further donations are welcome.\
\
I always liked Pigalle 44 - your rhythm playing always is the perfect foil to Ranier Voet's sophisticated soloing.  I'm sorry I did not get to see you guys while you were here in the USA this year.  Another time...\
\
Best\
Scot",15356,"BBCode","2009-07-29 07:24:53"
15358,2205,"hi scot\,\
\
wow\, thanks for the warm words. they make me smile!\
\
i will post last night cafe gig fee for patrick\
\
cheers\,\
\
j.",15354,"BBCode","2009-07-29 09:16:00"
15362,135,"Michael\,\
\
I noticed that in the blurb on the VRB you say it has three cracks.. Rodrigo Shopis repaired the crack near the bass strings.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",13811,"BBCode","2009-07-30 17:26:49"
15366,135,"Nevermind- I jut re-read.\
\
Any news on it? Are people not buying the other guitars as much ?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",13811,"BBCode","2009-07-30 17:31:41"
15374,2095,"Hi!\
\
I remember writing some time ago about \"buying a better guitar\" and you recommended Gallato RS 1939 (2009). I wound up ordering the same guitar and it is very good sounding guitar. Now I understand what people mean about crispy and dry sound :) The bridge height on my guitar is little over 2.5mm and the lower E and A strings are buzzing. \
\
I'm just curious about few details on your Gallato. How much does your bridge connect to the top? I mean is it fitted so that the whole bottom is touching the guitar top or does it have these carved ends? I don't know how well the bridge was fitted on my guitar but I fitted it a little better with sand paper so that around 25mm from each side are touching the top and 5mm from each side are a little bit carved so that they don't touch the top of the guitar. I also think that the action is a little bit too low but Norman didn't send me any extra bridge so...\
\
Second thing that I noticed that the neck has this \"joint\" between zero and the first fret or atleast it looks like it has been sawed. Does your guitar have any clues of sawing behind the fretboard?\
\
Regards\,\
Tomi",15374,"BBCode","2009-07-31 02:53:34"
15375,620,"Hi Tomi -\
\
I'm glad to hear you like the Gallato. I am really enjoying mine. I showed it to Kruno Spisic and Reinier Voet at Django In June\, and they both liked it and said it would be even better after it opens up\, it just needs a few years of playing. I'm already hearing improvement.\
\
The neck joint you describe is called a \"grafted\" headstock. That's actually how most of the original Selmers were built. You can see it on any of the Selmer plans that are posted on the Internet. It's actually quite strong and sort of cool. Other modern builders like AJL and Eimers use that on their Selmer replicas. There's a third piece at the heel\, where the neck meets the body\, which makes a lot of sense\, because there is a lot of wood wasted in carving a solid neck.\
\
My bridge sat flat\, no carving to the ends. All of my gypsy guitars have arrived that way. It's a pretty minor thing to fix\, and you have obviously already taken care of that.\
\
I also found the action to be too low when it arrived. The higher bridge raised it some\, and .5mm shims got it just about right\, a little over 3mm. Then summer came\, with[i] very [/i]high humidity this year\, and now I've got the original low bridge back on. Curiously\, the bridge and moustaches are a bit slimmer than usual\, so if you get a replacement bridge from somewhere else\, it might look a little odd.\
\
Have you checked the neck relief? You might need a little bit of truss rod adjustment. Any competent repairman can do that if you're not comfortable with it.\
\
What are you using for strings? I put Argentine 10s on at first\, but Norman recommended 11s and said he puts 11s on almost all of the gypsy guitars that he ships. It still plays very nicely with 11s and the volume is a bit better. That might also help with the buzzing.\
\
Hope you continue to enjoy the Gallato. \
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben",15375,"BBCode","2009-07-31 04:18:15"
15378,2095,"Hi Ben!\
\
I actually had to do also a little fret leveling myself after the guitar arrived. I noticed that the uppermost frets 17-21 were kind of too high from the bass string side so after a little leveling the buzzing got a little smaller so I'm guessing that maybe a full fret leveling might do a lot also but let's see. I have to show the guitar to a professional luthier here in Tampere (Finland) and ask his opinion about the buzzing and truss rod adjustment. How much do you think there should be this bending on the neck? There's some visible bending currently on my guitar if I look it behind the bridge.\
\
I tested several strings and the ones I tried were Argentine 10s\, Galli GSL11 (silk & steel 11s) but I ended up putting the strings Norman Ort originally put there so now I have Argentine 11s and they sound really good. I actually liked the Gallis very much also. Few days ago I met one finnish gypsy swing player called Kimmo Iltanen and he's using Galli V27 strings which sounded very good. I have to try them out also someday.\
\
Have you thought about trying some other bridge in your Gallato?\
\
-Tomi\
\
[quote=\"klaatu\"]Hi Tomi -\
My bridge sat flat\, no carving to the ends. All of my gypsy guitars have arrived that way. It's a pretty minor thing to fix\, and you have obviously already taken care of that.\
\
I also found the action to be too low when it arrived. The higher bridge raised it some\, and .5mm shims got it just about right\, a little over 3mm. Then summer came\, with[i] very [/i]high humidity this year\, and now I've got the original low bridge back on. Curiously\, the bridge and moustaches are a bit slimmer than usual\, so if you get a replacement bridge from somewhere else\, it might look a little odd.\
\
Have you checked the neck relief? You might need a little bit of truss rod adjustment. Any competent repairman can do that if you're not comfortable with it.\
\
What are you using for strings? I put Argentine 10s on at first\, but Norman recommended 11s and said he puts 11s on almost all of the gypsy guitars that he ships. It still plays very nicely with 11s and the volume is a bit better. That might also help with the buzzing.\
\
Hope you continue to enjoy the Gallato. \
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben[/quote]",15374,"BBCode","2009-07-31 05:40:10"
15380,2209,"Hello!\
I have been on the hunt for a nice D-500. I have the cash in paypal and am also interested in the pickup you already have on it. Give me a call at 615 400 9731 or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jgraham@rcgroups.com\">jgraham@rcgroups.com</a><!-- e -->.",15380,"BBCode","2009-07-31 08:52:46"
15382,1920,"Hey Billy\, \
\
I'm sorry but the instrument is no longer for sale. I am going to delete the thread. \
\
Tim",15382,"BBCode","2009-07-31 10:59:00"
15384,2209,"thanks for the reply. I checked out your band and you guys are great!",15380,"BBCode","2009-07-31 11:22:58"
15386,1920,"Hey Thanks Billy...yeah we are trying to spread this gypsy music around the PA area. I love playing this style. \
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swing\, \
Tim",15382,"BBCode","2009-07-31 13:42:05"
15387,1414,"thanx much.you play django stuff?",15387,"BBCode","2009-06-17 09:37:48"
15388,406,"Howzit I just figured out how to re-log in. It's the case sensitive thing that messes me up and it's my fault for not writing my passwords down!\
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I do play Django Djazz with my group the Hot Club of Las Vegas.  It's my passion and musical love\, but in the real world I'm a professional guitarist working here in Vegas.  I play in a show callled Le Reve at the Wynn Hotel.  I'm more of a rock and funk shredder who can play a lot of styles.  But the gypsy stuff kicks my butt!  I got to hang out and party with my hero Jeff Beck and he turned me on to Django.  I've been on Django musical journey ever since!\
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Aloha- Mundo",14809,"BBCode","2009-07-31 15:14:15"
15389,346,"Hello\, If you're interested\, I have a D 500 I could let go cheap ($300 + shipping) if you're interested. I've also got a DG 250 M that I'd like to sell.\
Let me know what you think.\
Best\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-07-31 17:06:25"
15392,2209,"Can you tell me anything about the D-500? How doe it sound? How does it play? Any mods like fret job\, intonation set\, bridge work?",15392,"BBCode","2009-07-31 17:15:45"
15393,346,"Well\, let's see....\
Good tone of course\, is subjective\, however this particular guitar has a drier\, non- reverby sound which is more in line with the traditional tone.\
The frets are in fairly good shape and it's got a hand shaped bridge from the folks at Gypsy Jazz .net (although I still have the original)\
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There is some pick wear just below the high E string and the only modification (other than the bridge) was the installation of a pair of strap buttons as I used this guitar as a wandering musician in a couple of restaurants in New Orleans a few years ago.\
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I can send pix (perhaps tomorrow)",15389,"BBCode","2009-07-31 17:27:14"
15395,1393,"Hello\
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I have a D500 that is for sale. It is in excellent condition with a Dupont bridge and 3 on a plate Waverly tuners. (I am also including the original bridge and tuners). A really great sounding D500 originally picked out of a group of them at a music store in NYC. It sounded the best. And it's even better with the bridge upgrade. With a home fitted hardshell case (I use a gigbag when i carry it). I'm asking $500. plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested.\
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Regards\,\
Sam Lewis\
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15397,1393,"Hello\
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I have a D500 that is for sale. It is in excellent condition with a Dupont bridge and 3 on a plate Waverly tuners. (I am also including the original bridge and tuners). A really great sounding D500 originally picked out of a group of them at a music store in NYC. It sounded the best. And it's even better with the bridge upgrade. With a home fitted hardshell case (I use a gigbag when i carry it). I'm asking $500. plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested.\
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Regards\,\
Sam Lewis\
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15398,2209,"Well that sounds like a sweetheart. I have $427 in Paypal and the rest in cash. Do you ever sell on ebay so I could look at a trader rating or something like that? \
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I am probro1 on ebay if you want to check me out.",15395,"BBCode","2009-07-31 18:55:22"
15399,620,"Hey Tomi\,\
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I haven't really checked into fret leveling. It's not a bad idea\, I should do that. It's not at all uncommon for a new guitar to need to have that taken care of. I've never understood why so many guitars come from the builder or manufacturer without that simple step being done.\
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A luthier told me that checking the neck by looking from the bridge end gives you a distorted picture and that you should look from the head instead. But checking the relief is best done by this simple procedure:\
[list]Put a capo on the first fret. NOT between the frets like you would normally do\, but right on top of the fret itself.\
Then press the low E string down on top of the 14th fret (12th fret on a short scale guitar).\
Look at the Low E string at the 7th fret. You want about .012 inches gap (I don't know what that is in mm). If you have or can get an automotive feeler gauge\, you can check this precisely. \
If the string is resting on the fret\, you need more relief\, meaning the truss rod needs to be loosened. This could cause buzzing. \
If you see a little daylight\, you're probably OK. A lot of daylight means the truss rod needs to be tightened.\
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The first big problem with truss rods is finding the right size hex wrench\, because every builder seems to use a different nut. With oval holes\, it can be difficult to even get the wrench to seat properly. Make adjustments in small steps\, no more than a quarter turn at a time. Give it a day or so to settle in and check it again. Or have a pro do it.\
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I haven't yet tried different bridges. I'm doing OK with the ones I have\, plus shims in winter. The Argentine strings are working out fine\, although I would like to try Gallis someday. I like the sound and feel of the Argentines\, although I have had quality problems with them in the past\, such as dead or missized strings. No recent problems\, though. D'Addarios are easier to find and less expensive locally\, but they are stiffer and only come in ball end\, which is no good with Gallatos.",15375,"BBCode","2009-07-31 19:04:14"
15400,2209,"Well that sounds like a sweetheart. I have $427 in Paypal and the rest in cash. Do you ever sell on ebay so I could look at a trader rating or something like that? \
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I am probro1 on ebay if you want to check me out.",15400,"BBCode","2009-07-31 18:55:22"
15401,2209,"I am definitely interested. The D-500 I played at Elderly was very boomy\, very punchy and articulate. It just made you want to play it. Tone is all to the ear of the player so I'll ask it another way...Do you like the tone? Does my description sound like yours?\
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I don't mind wear\, in fact I'm a fan of a hard played guitar\, so that's fine with me. Less for me to worry about when I play. Good action? High\, low\, just right (subjective of course). Pictures would be great. Do you have a hard case? And finally\, I checked out your myspace page and you guys are great! Very cool. \
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I c",15392,"BBCode","2009-07-31 17:45:21"
15402,346,"I would characterize the tone as barky and dry\, (of course\, that's my take on it). Another unusual feature is that is has a matte finish\, the usual finish on a D500 is a super thick gloss\, that may have something to do with the tone.\
The action is a bit on the higher side with the custom bridge and about medium with the original.\
It does not have the original case but I've got something that would work.\
Hope this helps\, Best\,Rick\
P.S;Thanks for the kind words for our group!",15389,"BBCode","2009-07-31 22:37:43"
15406,2095,"Thanks for your tips Ben! \
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I checked the neck with your procedure and I think I'm ok with the neck relief. Norman Ort is sending me some ebony strips to trim the bridge a little higher. On problem with these little shims is that I would like to raise the bass string side only which is a little problematic because putting them only on the other side of the bridge puts it into an angle where the other side of the bridge isn't anymore fitted into the top. So maybe I just learn to live with a overall higher action.\
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Summer in here is also very humid.. I've checked some weather report internet sites and it's been over 70% humidity some days..\
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-Tomi",15374,"BBCode","2009-08-01 02:07:18"
15407,620,"You're welcome\, Tomi. \
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It's probably best to just live with the shims for a while rather than make any modifications to the bridge right now. We're having that same sort of high humidity here this summer. In winter\, it will get dry as a desert\, and your top will move. Can Norman get you an extra bridge?\
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How far are you from AJL Guitars? I've got an AJL Gypsy Fire that is the best-sounding Favino-type guitar that I've ever played. It has some problems caused by the person who had it previously\, which I'm trying to resolve with Ari-Jukka. It was actually here in Canada on loan\, and I bought it\, only to discover that the person it was loaned to had made a mess of it. I may wind up sending it back\, either for refund or for refinishing. But the sound and playability is awesome.\
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Anyway\, I hope you continue to enjoy the Gallato. The AJL blows mine away\, because it is a Favino after all. But the Gallato is still fun to play\, and I love the dry crunchy sound\, very clear and without the overtones and wetness you get from Asian and many North American guitars. I'm really looking forward to hearing how it improves over the years. Reinier Voet said to just play it a lot\, play a lot of open chords and let them ring . Sometimes I sit and just strum it really hard for a long time. Probably drives my wife crazy\, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. I think John Wayne said that.\
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Interestingly\, Kruno thought the action was too low\, Reinier thought it was too high. But Reinier plays mostly with a Stimer pickup\, which might explain that.\
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All the best\,\
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Ben",15375,"BBCode","2009-08-01 06:01:52"
15408,1393,"Hey Billy\
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I don't sell on Ebay and I'm not setup to accept Paypal. If you want the guitar I'd like a US Postal money order or bank cashiers check for $540. which will include UPS shipping and insurance to the lower 48. You're right it is a sweet guitar and (I think) a sweet deal. Let me know if you are interested.\
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Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",15395,"BBCode","2009-08-01 06:03:35"
15410,1393,"Hey Billy\
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I don't sell on Ebay and I'm not setup to accept Paypal. If you want the guitar I'd like a US Postal money order or bank cashiers check for $540. which will include UPS shipping and insurance to the lower 48. You're right it is a sweet guitar and (I think) a sweet deal. Let me know if you are interested.\
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Regards\,\
Sam Lewis",15397,"BBCode","2009-08-01 06:03:35"
15411,2209,"Man o man\, the guitar I want\, set up right and I have the cash in hand. The paypal issue is a problem.  I'm working on a way around that. Where are you located? Do you have any photos your could send? \
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Jim T. Graham\
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615 400 9731",15395,"BBCode","2009-08-01 08:09:40"
15412,2209,"Man o man\, the guitar I want\, set up right and I have the cash in hand. The paypal issue is a problem.  I'm working on a way around that. Where are you located? Do you have any photos your could send? \
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Jim T. Graham\
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615 400 9731",15400,"BBCode","2009-08-01 08:09:40"
15413,406,"Howzit I just figured out how to re-log in. It's the case sensitive thing that messes me up and it's my fault for not writing my passwords down!\
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I do play Django Djazz with my group the Hot Club of Las Vegas.  It's my passion and musical love\, but in the real world I'm a professional guitarist working here in Vegas.  I play in a show callled Le Reve at the Wynn Hotel.  I'm more of a rock and funk shredder who can play a lot of styles.  But the gypsy stuff kicks my butt!  I got to hang out and party with my hero Jeff Beck and he turned me on to Django.  I've been on Django musical journey ever since!\
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Aloha- Mundo",14825,"BBCode","2009-07-31 15:14:15"
15418,2173,"Paul-\
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As I get further into this\, I'm still struggling with source material. I liked your comment about \"apprenticeship\"\, as I'm leaning toward the idea that one should pick one of the authors and stick with him. To me\, that's more of an apprenticeship approach than the jumping around that I've been doing. More like picking a Master and learing that way. Of course\, with Alfonso's class starting next month\, there will be yet another card in the deck.\
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Like you\, I think that getting the rhythm part down is a good place to start\, along with some understanding of the chords. It seems to me I saw a post of yours ? that said that in \"Gypsy Rhythm\"\, Michael starts out with some basic chords which are probably closer to what was played in the 30's\, then moves on to more embellished\, \"modern\" chords. Was that your post? If so\, that seems like a good approach\, and maybe I should follow the \"Michael way\". On the other hand\, many like Dennis.\
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Any ideas? Any chance of a beer next week? I'd really like to pick your brain.\
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What Master did you learn from\, and what style?\
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Greg",15287,"BBCode","2009-08-01 16:04:22"
15421,1220,"Well...it seems to me that none of my emails have been getting through.\
Bummer...\
Ben Robinson was saying that he's been chatting with you so I know that you're out there in the big bad world.\
He said that you were considering coming to Halifax for a visit.\
That sounds brilliant.\
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Do me a favour and try emailing me at \
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We'll see if we can establish an email link that way\
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cheers Bro",15266,"BBCode","2009-08-02 06:27:52"
15422,563,"Got it and replied. I did get the e-mail with the Surtees painting attached. My e-mail will explain the delay in responding. What a weekend!!!",14884,"BBCode","2009-08-02 07:41:05"
15425,2209,"Hey there. I saw you post about the Cigano Series GJ-15. I'm no gypsy player but I do love guitars. I played a d-500 at Elderly Music and loved it but didn't buy it. I'm back in Nashville and on the hunt for something like it. Can you compare the Cigano Series GJ-15 to the D-500? Better\, worse\, totally different?",15425,"BBCode","2009-08-02 10:41:56"
15426,2209,"Hey there. I saw you post about the Cigano Series GJ-15. I'm no gypsy player but I do love guitars. I played a d-500 at Elderly Music and loved it but didn't buy it. I'm back in Nashville and on the hunt for something like it. Can you compare the Cigano Series GJ-15 to the D-500? Better\, worse\, totally different?",15426,"BBCode","2009-08-02 10:41:56"
15427,1932,"I haven't played a DG500 in several years\, so I really can't comment on how it stacks up to the Cigano GJ15. However\, I do have a Gitane DG300\, and there are some comparisons that can be made\, even with the difference in scale length and oval/d holes.\
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They are made in the same factory\, probably by the same people. \"What are we making today - Ciganos or Gitanes?\" :wink: \
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Price - The Cigano is half the price of the Gitane\, but you wouldn't be able to tell. Finish is different\, but much of the hardwarde is the same\
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The Cigano has a satin finish while the Gitanes are glossy. The sound of the Cigano is drier and brighter\, which I find true of a lot of satin finsh instruments.\
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The Cigano is much much  louder than the DG300. Is that the D-hole or the finish or the wood? Tough to say. The DG300 sounder is rounder\, smoother\, perhaps more sophisticated\, while the Cigano is a loud\, dry rhythm machine. Lotsa gyspy players like it that way.\
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My girlfriend likes the Cigano better than her Taylor 814CE (10x the price of the Cigano). How's that for a comparison?\
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These are great instruments at twice the price. I'm thinking of getting a GJ10 as a backup/traveling instrument to the DG300. I can't recommend them highly enough. Yeah\, they look a litle plain-jane\, but it's all in what you do with it.",15425,"BBCode","2009-08-02 11:40:35"
15430,285,"Hi Michael\,\
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Do you have number that I can call you on to discuss the Bob holo F-hole guitar.  I am interested.\
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Best\,\
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Robin",15430,"BBCode","2009-08-02 12:34:10"
15431,9,"Hi Robin\,\
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It's already sold but we should have another soon.\
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Thanks for the interest!\
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-Michael",15431,"BBCode","2009-08-02 12:39:07"
15435,285,"Ok.\
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I wouldn't mind having a chat at some point about Bob Holo guitars.  I really liked the look of the F-Hole and would love to get one.  Perhaps you could let me know when Bob makes another.  Obviously I am concerned about about trying a guitar before buying it\, being based in the UK I can see this may be a problem with Bob's guitars\, however I may come to the west coast at some point in the next year in which case I could travel to Seattle/Portland(?).  I play an Olivier Marin guitar\, which I love\, it has quite a thin neck\, not too big a body and is quite easy to play.  Do you think one of Bob's guitars would suit me\, considering what I am used to playing?\
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Thanks for your time.\
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Robin",15430,"BBCode","2009-08-02 13:51:17"
15436,9,"Hi Robin\,\
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It's always nice to try them out\, but considering the small number of guitars Bob makes and the huge demand for them\, it's highly unlikely we'll have any just sitting around if and when you are out here. You may get lucky\, but I think his guitars will be selling very fast. There's already a waiting list of half a dozen people waiting for the next one.\
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If you like powerful guitars with lots of volume and \"wow\" factor then you'll like the Holos. They are very traditional in tone...a lot like the old Busatos. Very bold and unforgiving....which is just what I like!\
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'm",15431,"BBCode","2009-08-02 14:04:31"
15437,1393,"Jim\
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I emailed some pictures to your email address. Let me know if you didn't get them and I'll try again.\
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Sam",15395,"BBCode","2009-08-02 15:28:50"
15438,1393,"Jim\
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I emailed some pictures to your email address. Let me know if you didn't get them and I'll try again.\
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Sam",15397,"BBCode","2009-08-02 15:28:50"
15439,2209,"Can I have your email address so I can do a search?",15395,"BBCode","2009-08-02 16:15:21"
15440,2209,"Can I have your email address so I can do a search?",15400,"BBCode","2009-08-02 16:15:21"
15441,1393,"Search?? Did you get the photos?? Email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Sam",15395,"BBCode","2009-08-02 16:24:32"
15444,1393,"Search?? Did you get the photos?? Email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Sam",15397,"BBCode","2009-08-02 16:24:32"
15445,285,"Bob's guitars sound great.  I am mainly concerned that if I get one the neck won't be too thick.  If so\, I would like to be put down on the waiting list for an F-Hole.  Or perhaps I should comission one?  What do you reccomend?\
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Best\,\
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Robin",15430,"BBCode","2009-08-02 16:54:51"
15446,9,"Hi Robin\,\
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Bob doesn't sell direct and he doesn't do custom models....I'll let you know when we have another in stock. I think he will be sending me a Selmer model soon.\
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'm",15431,"BBCode","2009-08-02 19:41:18"
15449,1833,"hello.\
how are you?Its being long time without knowing your news.All ok?How you doing with the virus in Mexico...Here in Europe many people are getting sick....\
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Furthermore your music news?..hhehe...\
I started playing with 3 friends 2 times per week.ITs very nice..we are practicing 8 songs and trying to play better all the time.One guy is really good...He was in Samois 2009 too...:) \
From my part my solo is still poor but I am studying hard almost all the days after work...\
I wanted to ask you...the improvisation#5 song belongs to unaccopmanied django book?...this book is ok for my level or I have to buy it later?\
I already have gypsy rythm and gypsy picking\
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Regards\, \
Dimitrios",14120,"BBCode","2009-08-03 03:27:59"
15450,311,"Hi Dimitrios\,\
All is well here.\
The swine flu was greatly blown out of proportion\, it was only a minor scare really. I guess the government wants to distract people of the important things. Anyway all is good.\
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Unaccompanied Django is great.\
Also check out Denis chang's dvds at hyperhipmedia.com they are some of the best resources out there for learning gypsy jazz\, better than the books if you ask me.\
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the best advice i can give is work on your rhythm check out this guy playing rhythm for Stochelo and Denis:\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhZlaU0K5kQ[/youtube]\
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That's the way good rhythm sounds like (notice he doesn't do the upstroke style btw)",14139,"BBCode","2009-08-03 08:25:53"
15456,135,"Thanks for the kind words.\
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We used a this Dupont Vielle Reserve:\
[url=https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/item--Maurice-Dupont-2005-VRB-Vieille-Reserve-Oval-Hole-Guitar-Brazilian-Back-and-Sides-with-Hardshell-Case-and-Schatten-Pickup--dupont-vielle-reserve-vrb-62.html]https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/it ... rb-62.html[/url]\
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as well as a Gitane DG-250\
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Tim Clement and I shared leads and heads\
I recorded most of the rhythm tracks\
Cassidy Holden played bass.\
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Busking in NYC is OK..\
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Best\,\
Alex",15456,"BBCode","2009-08-03 10:49:39"
15457,2209,"Thanks for the great repsonse. I too have a Taylor\, a GS RC that cost so damn much money I never take it out of the house. Now that I'm delving deeper into the the Gypsy guitar world I am really interested but also frustrated that I can't sit down and play the different options. I have a lot more studying to do and then I\"m going to wind buying without playing so all this should be interesting. Thanks for taking the time to respond!",15426,"BBCode","2009-08-02 13:47:06"
15460,2209,"I read the wrong price. YIKES\, never mind on that last question.",15460,"BBCode","2009-08-03 17:49:32"
15461,2209,"Michael\
I've been all over your forum. Love it\, great info. I run a radio control forum so it's nice to be off my usual stomping grounds - RCGroups.com. \
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So I just saw the guitar in the title that you have listed. I'm talking to one user about a used D-500 and also thinking seriously about just getting a new Cigno gj-15. How does this guitar compare to those two?",15461,"BBCode","2009-08-03 17:41:59"
15464,381,"Hey man\,\
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I just wanted to see if you were able to sell your Gitane 250M. I'm considering putting mine up for sale too (it also has the Schatten Pick-Up). Just curious if people are still in the market for this model and if you were able to stick to your price. Any input would be appreciated.\
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Thank you\,\
Carlos",15464,"BBCode","2009-08-03 19:19:03"
15465,9,"Hi Billy...most people actually prefer the cigano GJ-15 because it has a satin finish. The D500 has a much heavier lacquer finish which can really mute the guitar.\
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-Michael",15465,"BBCode","2009-08-03 19:40:53"
15470,285,"Sounds good!\
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R",15430,"BBCode","2009-08-03 20:12:50"
15474,620,"[i]Dude... that is one beautiful guitar. If you ever consider selling it... (whistles innocently) [/i]\
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Dude ... it is\, for sure. Unfortunately\, it's been sold (on layaway). If the deal should happen to fall through\, I'll let you know\, but I don't think it will.\
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Thanks for the interest\, though.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",15474,"BBCode","2009-08-04 02:22:28"
15496,2205,"hi scot\,\
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i've transfered some moneys to the patrick account.\
it was transferred to \"r\"\
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could you confirm you've received it?\
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cheers\,\
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j.",15354,"BBCode","2009-08-04 06:53:29"
15498,1063,"Hello Ski\,\
Did you sell your guitar yet ?\
Could you tell me more about it?\
Pickup ? Scale ? Action ? Cracks ? Why you sell it ? How old it is ? Where you bought it from ?\
Thank you\,\
-JG",15498,"BBCode","2009-08-04 09:01:35"
15503,2209,"Photos would rock!",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-02 09:54:19"
15504,2209,"Hey hey\
So I have done some good homework on these guitars and yours seems to a hybrid between the d-500 and the GJ-15. I'm actually a fan of natural reverb but I also think satin wood gives a better town. Would you mind talking to me on the phone? \
615 400 9731\
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I'm also hot to see what she looks like. \
And all my money is in paypal - does that work?",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-03 10:37:07"
15507,873,"Hi JG\,\
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Thanks for the note.  The guitar is still available for sale. \
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I bought it new from Djangobooks and had it professionally setup by them.  It does not have a pickup.  There are no cracks and it is in excellent condition.  Just some very minor wear from playing.  I've had it for about 1.5 years.  The action is about 2mm.  The guitar has the longer scale length that is found on the typical oval hole Selmer style guitars.  It plays and sounds great with a very authentic\, loud Gypsy jazz tone.\
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I'm selling for a couple of reasons.  One\, I'm in between jobs and could use the cash.  Two\, I find I don't play Gypsy jazz guitar as much as I hoped and don't feel justified in having the money tied up in a high-end guitar.  I plan to downgrade to a less-expensive Asian-made Gypsy jazz guitar\, for substantially less money\, after this guitar is sold.\
\
I hope I addressed your questions.  Please let me know if you have any more questions and if you are interested in buying the guitar.\
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Best\,\
Stefan",15507,"BBCode","2009-08-04 09:46:06"
15508,1063,"Thanks for your prompt reply\,\
I am in the process of selling one right now. Once it's done i'll get back to you.\
Thanks again I appreciate very much\,\
-Stephan\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",15498,"BBCode","2009-08-04 09:50:36"
15511,873,"Sounds good - keep me posted.\
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Stefan",15507,"BBCode","2009-08-04 10:03:17"
15513,1489,"Hey Jack\,\
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just dropping by to say howdy",14614,"BBCode","2009-08-04 12:21:57"
15516,285,"Dude!  How you doing?  I tryed to buy that Bob Holo F-Hole guitar\, but someone got to it first.\
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Vancover is great\, next time I am going to have to come to Montreal!\
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Robin",15516,"BBCode","2009-08-04 12:52:23"
15518,2100,"",15518,"BBCode","2009-08-05 09:04:40"
15519,4,"Hi Bob\
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[quote=\"Bob Holo\"]Cool - that'll be fun. Trad bands play in horn keys - you're probably used to that by now as you do wider jazz work when you gig in the city from what I hear. But don't be surprised if they say: \"OK - Hungaria... in Eb\" haha... or something like that... [/quote]\
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I've been playing with horn based bands for years and play in all keys. I actually play more with horn players than without.\
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[quote=\"Bob Holo\"]\
I was just up in Seattle. I checked out that rosewood necked Selmer. The work on it was very clean - much much better than a lot of the truly hack-tabletop repair you see on old GJ guitars. The prices of Selmers have gone up so much that  it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that no one good enough to deserve it will be able to afford it. It just has the tone. It's the late model tone - the very clear & bright Selmer sound... purer than the classic Django-esque early prewar Selmers & transitional models.[/quote]\
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I agree with you regarding the late Selmer sound\, but totally prefer the early\, classic sound. I'd take 520 over 863! 863 was way too brash for me. I like a much warmer sound. I have a friend who is a very famous vintage guitar dealer and he has more than a few Selmers over the last and he said that once you get into the very late '40 up to the end\, they lost the warmth and very that bright sound.\
\
I played a Killy Nonis guitar that was the best Jacques Favino style guitar I've ever played - even better than many Jacques! It had the told\, correct classic construction\, but with the volume of a modern guitar. Super light and neck heavy. It was very cool. Headed over to Michael's today to play and hit his Tutta Bella gig.  Looking forward to playing everything he has in stock  :D \
\
Best\,\
\
Ted\
\
F*. Wish I had $36k just sitting around. Ah well.[/quote]",15519,"BBCode","2009-08-05 08:38:23"
15532,302,"Hi Billy -\
\
..............The newer D-500 models are quite \"wet\" jangley sounding/flat top sounding and not as appropriate for this style of music.  Three years ago at DFNW a guy I knew from Vancouver\, B.C. bought one off the table there on the SAGA display that sounded good and I agreed\, though admitting to him that my ear was still developing and he sold it two months later because of the loose\, wet sound!  He already owned a Shelly Park model (luthier in Vancouver) and wanted a street/busking guitar\, but the D-500 didn't fit his requirements\
..............I talk with Josh Hegg whom I played with in a band for a year in Tacoma WA back in '04 - '05 (luthier for DjangoBooks.com)  every couple months or so\, and he told me the 14 fret to the body SAGA Cigano GJ-10 (petite bouche/SOLID TOP) model is very consistent in quality and doesn't need a custom bridge or fret work!  He said they are a good playable guitar out of the box and good acceptable tone for a beginner in this style.\
..............I would consider Josh's advice for your first guitar!\
..............ps:  This early SAGA model D-500\, SN 008 (late 70's) I bought off EBAY for $330 total with shipping has great Indian Rosewood back and sides and has a GREAT TONE that I am playing most of the time even though I have an '04 Dell 'Arte Hommage with excellent \"Favino\" tone and a '08 Bob Holo Busato style. I believe the woody\, vintage tone is due to the 30 year old aged wood and is very attractive to the ear.  If you can find a very early D-500\, I would recommend it\, but not one of the later series!\
I will have Josh build a new bridge\, install better tuners and a little bridge work.  I should have $450 to $500 total invested when done\, but I will never sell this one!\
.............Good luck on your Gypsy Jazz journey!  Hope this info helps!\
.............Cheers\, Rocky",15532,"BBCode","2009-08-05 19:44:35"
15533,302,"Hi Billy -\
\
..............The newer D-500 models are quite \"wet\" jangley sounding/flat top sounding and not as appropriate for this style of music.  Three years ago at DFNW a guy I knew from Vancouver\, B.C. bought one off the table there on the SAGA display that sounded good and I agreed\, though admitting to him that my ear was still developing and he sold it two months later because of the loose\, wet sound!  He already owned a Shelly Park model (luthier in Vancouver) and wanted a street/busking guitar\, but the D-500 didn't fit his requirements\
..............I talk with Josh Hegg whom I played with in a band for a year in Tacoma WA back in '04 - '05 (luthier for DjangoBooks.com)  every couple months or so\, and he told me the 14 fret to the body SAGA Cigano GJ-10 (petite bouche/SOLID TOP) model is very consistent in quality and doesn't need a custom bridge or fret work!  He said they are a good playable guitar out of the box and good acceptable tone for a beginner in this style.\
..............I would consider Josh's advice for your first guitar!\
..............ps:  This early SAGA model D-500\, SN 008 (late 70's) I bought off EBAY for $330 total with shipping has great Indian Rosewood back and sides and has a GREAT TONE that I am playing most of the time even though I have an '04 Dell 'Arte Hommage with excellent \"Favino\" tone and a '08 Bob Holo Busato style. I believe the woody\, vintage tone is due to the 30 year old aged wood and is very attractive to the ear.  If you can find a very early D-500\, I would recommend it\, but not one of the later series!\
I will have Josh build a new bridge\, install better tuners and a little bridge work.  I should have $450 to $500 total invested when done\, but I will never sell this one!\
.............Good luck on your Gypsy Jazz journey!  Hope this info helps!\
.............Cheers\, Rocky",15533,"BBCode","2009-08-05 19:44:35"
15535,2209,"Thanks for the great info. I am more a guitar picker than a gypsy guitar play and I actually like a wet sound. I play a Beard Resonator now. If I can't get my deal to go though on the satin finish d-500 then I'll pick up a gj-15. The other thing is the longer I wait the more money I have to play with. I'm selling some things on Ebay. I have learned a lot about the Gypsy guitars but now wish I had just purchased the one I had in my hands at Elderly for $636 BUT I also realize that hunting for the guitar is part of the fun as well. Congrats on finding your D-500 and thanks for the time!",15535,"BBCode","2009-08-06 02:40:28"
15537,2209,"Any update on this? I\"m holding on to my cash until I hear back.",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-06 10:53:14"
15538,381,"Hey man\,\
\
I just wanted to see if you were able to sell your Gitane 250M. I'm considering putting mine up for sale too (it also has the Schatten Pick-Up). Just curious if people are still in the market for this model and if you were able to stick to your price. Any input would be appreciated.\
\
Thank you\,\
Carlos",15538,"BBCode","2009-08-03 19:19:03"
15539,2021,"Hey Carlos\, so far i've had some interest but no big bites- i'm not in a huge rush but i'm flexible on the price. We were gone for a month and just got back so i'll probably try some new venues. Good luck selling yours!    Pete",15464,"BBCode","2009-08-06 11:38:04"
15540,2198,"Hello\,\
Is this instrument still for sale?  Also\, wondering if you are firm in your price or open to offers.\
\
Please contact me if either\,\
\
Thanks\, \
Rob\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:swingside@gmail.com\">swingside@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15540,"BBCode","2009-07-24 15:00:35"
15541,2021,"Hi there\, I just got back in town after a month gone- the guitar is for sale and I do have some flex on the price if you're serious.     Pete",15297,"BBCode","2009-08-06 11:43:17"
15542,1812,"Have you sold the Gitane yet\, and would $575 be what you'd call a reasonable offer?  Also\, is the pickup removable?\
Thanks\
DF",15542,"BBCode","2009-05-12 07:40:54"
15543,2209,"So I just did a deal for a D-500. I has a non gloss finish and he said that the serial number (on the right of the label) was like 256. He wasn't sure if that was actually the serial number or not. I'm thinking the non gloss and the low number might mean it's an older D-500. Any thoughts?",15535,"BBCode","2009-08-06 12:06:15"
15544,2021,"Hi there\, I just got back in town after a month gone- the guitar is for sale and I do have some flex on the price if you're serious.     Pete",15544,"BBCode","2009-08-06 11:43:17"
15545,2021,"Hey Carlos\, so far i've had some interest but no big bites- i'm not in a huge rush but i'm flexible on the price. We were gone for a month and just got back so i'll probably try some new venues. Good luck selling yours!    Pete",15545,"BBCode","2009-08-06 11:38:04"
15568,2209,"Hey\
How are the tuners? Should I start ebaying for some better ones? What strings are you using?",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-07 09:42:22"
15577,2209,"Hey\
Got your voice mail. How much do you need me to send? Like $300 plus $20 for shipping?",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-07 19:57:17"
15578,346,"Hey Jim\, I'll let you know on Monday.\
I don't imagine shipping would be too much more than that",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-07 22:05:17"
15582,2173,"Sure. I'll call you later today (Sat).\
\
Thanks\
\
Greg",15287,"BBCode","2009-08-08 05:39:04"
15586,2209,"Hey\
Reply with that paypal address so I'm sure to get it right. After I get that I'll drop the $300 in and when you verify the shipping I'll put that in as well. Looking forward to getting my hands on her!",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-08 12:08:17"
15587,346,"Hey\, My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:azusa1@earthlink.net\">azusa1@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
That's all you need\,right?\
It's been about a year since I've used it so I'm a bit rusty.\
Let me know if you need anything else.\
Cheers\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-08 13:29:06"
15594,2198,"Hey Pete\,\
Thanks for responding...However\, I actually already purchased another instrument. \
\
Good luck selling yours.\
-Rob",15594,"BBCode","2009-08-08 21:26:01"
15596,1415,"Hi Bob\,\
 Writing from westdorpe netherlands qnd studying with Fapy. Just wanted to let you know that he played Mathieus guitar at Samois and it sounded incredible. I will post the video when i get to a computer that isnt public\,as there arent any hookups here. Either way if you have any more models like that in production and are for sale let me know asap\, though I am probably not the only one asking. Hope all is well\,\
 Nick",15596,"BBCode","2009-08-07 08:39:33"
15597,252,"Hi Nick\, \
\
Great news. I would love to see that - let me know when you post it. I'm working on ways to get more guitars to Europe. That model was inspired by a conversation with Mathieu - well - many conversations actually. I'm glad to hear Fapy has his health and is playing - he is a master.\
\
It won't be too long\, Nick. I haven't quite worked out distribution in Europe yet\, but it is high on my list of priorities - very high.\
\
Thanks for the kind words\,\
\
-Bob",15597,"BBCode","2009-08-09 03:53:24"
15603,2196,"Hello\, sorry to bother you\,\
Is it possible for you to ship the guitar trough \"ordinary mail\"? (So it arrives right to the local central post office)",15309,"BBCode","2009-08-09 09:41:30"
15604,9,"Yes\, we can do that. Actually\, we ship all the international orders via USPS. \
\
'm",15296,"BBCode","2009-08-09 12:00:52"
15606,2209,"$300 sent.",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-09 06:29:43"
15607,346,"Hello Jim\,\
Got your message.\
Thanks for the dough.\
I tried (with no success) to send pix to you on your Billy Hell email account.\
I'll see if I can have better luck through this.\
\
Best\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-09 22:01:48"
15610,1415,"Bob\,\
 I do live in the states\, so don't worry about the European distribution on my account. :) But I'm very serious\, as I heard Fapy play a bunch of different guitars and most of them were not so good\, whereas Mathieus just sang. THanks for the quick response and great guitars.\
 Nick",15596,"BBCode","2009-08-09 08:36:12"
15611,925,"Bob\,\
\
Francois Charle's \"History of Selmer guitars\" has just been reissued\, you can pick one up for only $100.\
\
[url=http://www.gypsyguitars.com/inventory.php]http://www.gypsyguitars.com/inventory.php[/url]\
\
-Matt Bergstrom",15611,"BBCode","2009-08-09 10:42:59"
15612,2209,"Nice\, I like that satin finish. Looking at the frets 6 through 10 - are they really as worn as they look in the photo? I know a flash can make things look funny. Do you think a fret dress would fix her up?",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-10 02:13:49"
15613,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Thanks for replying.  I'd rather have a CD copy of it and have no problem sending you the money.  Let me know.\
\
Alex",15613,"BBCode","2009-08-10 10:45:09"
15614,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Thanks for replying.  I'd rather have a CD copy of it and have no problem sending you the money.  Let me know.\
\
Alex",15614,"BBCode","2009-08-10 10:45:09"
15615,773,"Hi Alex\,\
\
Unfortunately i only have mp3 versions as a friend gave me this album in that format. \
\
If you want the mp3s anyway let me know and i'll send them your way.\
\
Regards\, \
\
Steven",15613,"BBCode","2009-08-10 11:23:43"
15616,773,"Hi Alex\,\
\
Unfortunately i only have mp3 versions as a friend gave me this album in that format. \
\
If you want the mp3s anyway let me know and i'll send them your way.\
\
Regards\, \
\
Steven",15616,"BBCode","2009-08-10 11:23:43"
15619,2198,"Hey Pete\,\
Thanks for responding...However\, I actually already purchased another instrument. \
\
Good luck selling yours.\
-Rob",15619,"BBCode","2009-08-08 21:26:01"
15621,381,"Hey dude\,\
\
I know this is in reference to a very old post but could you send me a picture of your guitar? The pick guard just looks so badass. I've been wanting to add one to my D-hole for some time and I really like the shape of yours. \
\
thanks\,\
\
Carlos\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlosfoster1@yahoo.com\">carlosfoster1@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",15621,"BBCode","2009-08-10 12:54:34"
15622,1275,"pickgard",15622,"BBCode","2009-08-10 13:37:05"
15625,2209,"What strings are you using on this git?",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-10 15:14:52"
15626,346,"Hey Jim\, First off\, I had trouble getting a suitable box for the guitar today\, but fear not\, I was able to locate one and will be shipping bright and early tomorrow morning (tuesday) from Charlottesville Music. Believe me\, I'm not getting flakey on you\, just hard to get a good shipping box. I'll email you first thing when I get a shipping total.\
\
As for strings\, I usually string up with D'Addario  medium gauge Gypsy Jazz Strings. They just seem to sound best. \
\
And I must say\, upon further inspection ( I was restringing with some new D'Addario's at the shop) there is actually a small bit of fret wear\, not exactly pitting but a bit of wear on the B and high E. I'm sure this wouldn't affect the intonation and certainly not the playability. I wouldn't think you'd need an immediate fret dress.\
In any case\, I thought it would be best to inform.\
\
I'll contact you tomorrow.\
Best\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-10 19:31:18"
15636,381,"Thanks! That is a sweet guitar.\
\
best\,\
Carlos",15621,"BBCode","2009-08-10 20:33:44"
15637,2209,"No problem\, I actually collect my guitar shipping boxes for just hat reason...where the hell you gonna find one? I guess the guitar store would be my first choice. Ok\, all sounds good!",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-10 20:20:25"
15638,2209,"And she is shipping in your funky case for safety's sake.",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-10 20:22:30"
15639,346,"Yes\, the funky case is now yours.....good riddance!! (just kidding\, it's really not that bad\, it's a bit scuffed up but works fine)\
Talk soon\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-11 08:24:27"
15642,2209,"Sounds good\, I love jacked up cases.",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-11 08:25:51"
15643,346,"OK\,It's on its way!!\
\
Here's all the info:\
\
The box was $14 and shipping was $30 \
Shipping from Charlottesville Music\
It's insured and I opted for the signature required.\
\
The tracking number is: 1Z 23X 20803 1002 108 7\
 \
It will be shipped this afternoon\
\
I can scan and emaill all receipts if you'd like.\
\
Well\, I really hope you enjoy it!\
Best\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-11 10:48:29"
15650,2100,"Would you be interested in selling these indivdually?\
\
If so\, let me know what you would take for these:\
\
RNT #1\
RNT #4\
\
Thanks\,",15650,"BBCode","2009-08-11 19:04:54"
15654,1921,"Thank you JazzDawg but I'd really like to keep the set as one...for now.\
DJ",15654,"BBCode","2009-08-11 19:14:32"
15655,2100,"Certainly understand that choice.  A library like yours is pretty nice\, but I've got 3 of those books already\, and can't afford the money at this point for it.  Putting money into saving for a GJ guitar\, so that's where my cash is going at this point.\
\
Good luck with your sale - seems like someone would find it very useful.",15650,"BBCode","2009-08-11 19:23:15"
15656,2100,"First\, wondering if your condition has improved.  Hopefully\, it has\, and you are doing fine.\
\
Secondly\, don't know if this guitar will be available when I'm ready to buy in October\, that's my savings schedule\, but if it is - I would love to own it.\
\
Take care and just wanted to wish you well regardless.  I've worked through some recent health issues myself\, and know the value of having good thoughts come my way.\
\
BTW - I took my family up to visit Vancouver in 2005.  We went to the 'Bard on the Beach' and the Jazz festival.  We had a great time\, and really didn't want to come back to the States.  It's one place we are longing to return.  Folks were friendly for the most part\, always seems to be some lay-abouts in every city\, but we enjoyed the sights\, food\, and sounds.  Been too long since we were there\, though.\
\
Phil",15656,"BBCode","2009-08-11 19:33:38"
15660,1921,"Thank you very much and good luck with your JG fund.",15654,"BBCode","2009-08-11 20:01:39"
15671,2173,"",15671,"BBCode","2009-08-12 07:41:58"
15674,3,"hi this is the main guy to get in touch with :\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jessebarksdale@gmail.com\">jessebarksdale@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
he studied with fapy \, played for a long time with jeff healey\
\
here's a video of him \
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Zp7ndejXg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Zp7ndejXg[/url]\
\
if he's not available  \, you can also get in touch with my friend roberto who plays less authentic but is still a great musician who could definitely help out a beginner with improv issues:\
\
416 892 0094",15674,"BBCode","2009-08-12 08:15:33"
15678,370,"I still have the guitar which is as new and with a great sound. I am not advertising again and god willing will be around in October  for you\
\
 Stan",15678,"BBCode","2009-08-12 09:42:54"
15679,2100,"Good news\, I'll stay in touch.  I am planning to make the purchase\, and if the guitar has not sold by then\, I'll buy it.  It looks great\, and something that I've wanted.\
\
How are you otherwise?  Hope things are going well.\
\
I'll keep in touch...",15656,"BBCode","2009-08-12 09:49:52"
15682,370,"Things so far are Ok thanks fot asking\
\
\
Stan",15678,"BBCode","2009-08-12 10:00:26"
15691,2173,"Paul-\
\
1. Had a great time Sunday. I can finally grab that diminished shape - more or less on the first try :)\
\
2. I can't seem to find that site where the chords appear over the video of that guy playing. You know\, the progressions you gave me. Send it if you can.\
\
Hope all is well.\
\
Greg",15287,"BBCode","2009-08-12 18:22:01"
15695,3,"brother! you need to come to montreal dude!",15695,"BBCode","2009-08-12 21:46:37"
15696,3,"Hi Passacaglia \
\
give me your email \, or send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and i'll try to help you out!\
\
D",15696,"BBCode","2009-08-12 21:41:12"
15703,2209,"Hey man\
Got her this morning. I think you should win best packing of the year! Anyway\, got the kids out of the house\, tuned her up and played. She was kinda of buzzy and just so so. So I pulled out the other bridge\, the lower one\, cut some shims from a dobro bridge I had laying around and shimmed it up. HOLY HELL\, she rang out loud and true\, nice and warm\, moderately articulate but lots of cool tone. I A/Bed it with my Taylor GS RC (2K guitar). Of course they sound different but I like this one equally as well as the high dollar git. so SCORE! Oh yeah\, the case as pretty damn cool too. \
\
Question - are the strings on there 10s? \
Thanks for the great communication and great shipping\, I appreciate all it!",15392,"BBCode","2009-08-13 11:47:00"
15704,346,"WOW!!! I can't believe it got there so fast!\
I'm so glad you like it.\
The strings are D'Addario Gypsy Jazz 11's. 10's dont sound so great on the short scale necks.\
Cheers\, Rick",15389,"BBCode","2009-08-13 13:31:30"
15712,1737,"Hey\, \
\
regarding the price I've already lowered it so I'm hesitant to go any lower.  This thing is pretty much mint\, and these sell for more than the MD50s new.  \
\
I'd be happy to agree to a 48 hr window assuming you covered any return shipping. This guitar almost plays it self and has a bell-like chime to it\, I've never heard before\, so I'm\, pretty sure that won't be an issue.\
\
Let me know if you're interested.  Cheers\,\
\
Ian",15712,"BBCode","2009-08-13 16:30:33"
15714,1085,"Ian\, where are you located.  I would like to try this guitar out but if you're not in the US that might be difficult.  Open to suggestions.  If you want to send a message here is my direct email address.  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:inverso@sopris.net\">inverso@sopris.net</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks and look forward to chatting with you\,\
Bill Inverso",15714,"BBCode","2009-08-13 19:15:43"
15717,1046,"Hi Dennis.  I originally wanted to post this on the HyperHip forum.  However\, they seem to be experiencing some issues with porno spam and so I decided not to.  And since there is no section on the Djangobooks forum for your DVD series\, I thought I'd just send this to you directly.\
If you would rather me just post this question to the general board\, I will be happy to do so.  So here goes:\
\
I have the Vol 1 improv DVD.  I put it away for a while to spend a few months transcribing\, as suggested.  Now I'm starting over with the DVD.  I practice the phrases by improvising over the backing tracks from Stephane Wrembel's site and have decided to only move on to another phrase when the one I'm working on is cemented into my playing.\
\
So this is where I could use a little advice.  I'm not sure how many songs I should practice improvising over at the same time.  Do you recommend practicing one song until I really have it down or perhaps a handful of songs? Or am I going about this all wrong?\
\
Any advice would be much appreciated.\
\
Thanks a bunch - \
Greg",15717,"BBCode","2009-08-14 08:23:04"
15718,2036,"Hi - I'm responding to the post you wrote in the thread about immersive gypsy jazz study. It sounds like you did exactly what I am trying to do\, and what you said was very encouraging. It sounds like Lollo Meier takes students? Do you know if he teaches in English and if he is open to all students? I am not quite sure what to ask because I still have about a year of school to finish up before I can really start thinking about this more\, but if you have anything else you want to share (advice\, stories\, anything!) I would be really happy to read it. A lot of people in that thread seem to think that Paris is the best place to study\, but I suppose the appeal of the music for me has very much to do with the Dutch Sinti community and the degree to which playing music appears to be a part of their culture. \
\
Mark",15718,"BBCode","2009-08-15 07:58:11"
15719,2170,"I know your post is pretty old but I was wondering if you still were interested in selling the Gypsy Fire book/CD.",15719,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:10:39"
15720,2204,"Hi - do you still have Gypsy Fire for sale?  if so\, how much would you like for it? do you accept paypal?  thanks! David",15720,"BBCode","2009-07-28 22:14:47"
15721,2170,"I know your post is pretty old but I was wondering if you still were interested in selling the Gypsy Fire book/CD.",15721,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:10:39"
15722,118,"Sorry\, that one's gone...",15719,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:19:48"
15723,118,"Hi David\,\
\
Sorry for the late reply; for some reason the site didn't notify me that I had mail...at any rate\, that book is gone\, sorry!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",15350,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:21:08"
15724,118,"Sorry\, that one's gone...",15724,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:19:48"
15725,2170,"Oh that's alright...You seem to be a prominent member on the forum. Do you have any other sources for used gear gypsy jazz(guitars\, amps\, books.... etc).",15719,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:58:40"
15726,302,"Mark  -  Congrats on the Grad Program Path!  I know it takes alot of time\, focus and energy!  Just keep working on the La Pompe\, chord voicings\, song chord progressions\, etc. and playing with friends.  Learn as many melody lines of the songs\, as they make it easier to remember the chord progressions.  Don't worry about festivals\, etc.  I can highly recommend the DVD Bireli Lagrene & Friends\, \"Live Jazz A' Vienne\" about $20 thru Djangobooks.com and has many closeups of chords and fingerings.  Almost 4 hours worth!   Lots of the Gypsy Jazz standards that are played.\
         Jam on!\
         Rocky",15143,"BBCode","2009-07-10 23:17:53"
15728,2100,"Francois\,\
\
I trust you are doing well.  I am working hard with my music\, and trying to balance my other responsibilities to family and work.  My family is very supportive\, and of course I love them dearly.  Work at the hospital gets very hectic\, but I'm thankful for the position\, as a lot of folks have lost their jobs in this very troubled economy.  We struggle to keep up with bills\, and so far are almost doing it.  Still\, we find ourselves living paycheck to paycheck.  Thanks for the paychecks though\, and I know we are more fortunate than others.\
\
Hoping you could help.  As you know I'm kind of new to the GJ genre\, and especially French music standards\, which I'm having fun learning about and listening.  One song that has captivated me is 'Seul Ce Soir'.  Would you happen to have the sheet music to it that includes lyrics?  If you could give an English translation as well\, it would be appreciated too.\
\
Thanks so much\,\
\
Regards\,\
\
Phil",15728,"BBCode","2009-08-14 17:46:51"
15732,2170,"Oh that's alright...You seem to be a prominent member on the forum. Do you have any other sources for used gear gypsy jazz(guitars\, amps\, books.... etc).",15721,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:58:40"
15733,118,"You could try the HotClubUK forum\, or one of the Yahoo groups (there are a couple devoted to Gypsy Jazz guitar).  Right here is probably your best bet\, though--more stuff sells here than anywhere!  It might also be worth asking if anyone has what you want...sometimes people don't think of selling until they're asked.\
\
good luck!\
Jack.",15719,"BBCode","2009-08-14 20:42:06"
15735,118,"Hi David\,\
\
Sorry for the late reply; for some reason the site didn't notify me that I had mail...at any rate\, that book is gone\, sorry!\
\
best\,\
Jack.",15735,"BBCode","2009-08-14 15:21:08"
15736,2204,"no problem\, thanks for the reply - David",15350,"BBCode","2009-08-14 21:26:42"
15737,3,"building vocabulary takes quite a while... the whole point of these phrases is to get them into your system to the point where you're not thinking about using them\, they just come out naturally... \
\
that usually happens when you're immersed in the style like a lot of people in paris are....  they re constantly hearing certain things and suddenly they just start doign it too\
\
quite frankly\, i know  a ridiculous amount of licks from all sorts of players from having just transcribed them\, but i only use the ones i've been exposed to the most in a live situation (ie whnever i go to europe)...\
\
here's an interesting thing\, gonzalo didn't like some of the modern licks i showed him in feb 2008 when I was in LA... then over the summer he befriended Adrien\, and they spent weeks together\, and then they met up again in Paris and hung out some more... now when you hear gonzalo you hear a lot of those modern licks that he didn't like at first.. but he's playing them from having been overexposed to it...\
\
and likewise on a very recent video of adrien where he's playing django's tiger... i hear some gonzalo phrases!!!!\
\
all that to say that the best way to assimilate a phrase is to hear another person do it all tthe time... i can suggest you record a solo using the licks that you like\, nad listening to that solo on your mp3 player all the time...\
\
and of course practicing them on a number of different tunes that you like... depending on how fast you're able to assmilitate them you shouldn't work on too many at the same time...",15737,"BBCode","2009-08-14 21:38:54"
15738,118,"You could try the HotClubUK forum\, or one of the Yahoo groups (there are a couple devoted to Gypsy Jazz guitar).  Right here is probably your best bet\, though--more stuff sells here than anywhere!  It might also be worth asking if anyone has what you want...sometimes people don't think of selling until they're asked.\
\
good luck!\
Jack.",15724,"BBCode","2009-08-14 20:42:06"
15739,2204,"no problem\, thanks for the reply - David",15720,"BBCode","2009-08-14 21:26:42"
15741,3,"building vocabulary takes quite a while... the whole point of these phrases is to get them into your system to the point where you're not thinking about using them\, they just come out naturally... \
\
that usually happens when you're immersed in the style like a lot of people in paris are....  they re constantly hearing certain things and suddenly they just start doign it too\
\
quite frankly\, i know  a ridiculous amount of licks from all sorts of players from having just transcribed them\, but i only use the ones i've been exposed to the most in a live situation (ie whnever i go to europe)...\
\
here's an interesting thing\, gonzalo didn't like some of the modern licks i showed him in feb 2008 when I was in LA... then over the summer he befriended Adrien\, and they spent weeks together\, and then they met up again in Paris and hung out some more... now when you hear gonzalo you hear a lot of those modern licks that he didn't like at first.. but he's playing them from having been overexposed to it...\
\
and likewise on a very recent video of adrien where he's playing django's tiger... i hear some gonzalo phrases!!!!\
\
all that to say that the best way to assimilate a phrase is to hear another person do it all tthe time... i can suggest you record a solo using the licks that you like\, nad listening to that solo on your mp3 player all the time...\
\
and of course practicing them on a number of different tunes that you like... depending on how fast you're able to assmilitate them you shouldn't work on too many at the same time...",15741,"BBCode","2009-08-14 21:38:54"
15769,1046,"Thanks again Dennis.  As always\, the help is much appreciated.",15717,"BBCode","2009-08-15 06:58:35"
15808,2173,"You know how - on the web - one thing leads to another...\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/duomosik]http://www.myspace.com/duomosik[/url]\
\
Greg",15808,"BBCode","2009-08-15 20:31:03"
15823,230,"thanks Jack - that seems to be the one - I think I've got 2 recording burned on 1 disc\, so hence the confusion. Do you have a copy of Lulu and Rigo \"King of the Gypsies\" - or is it available somewhere to buy? Would really like a copy of that recording.\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",15823,"BBCode","2009-08-16 08:05:44"
15827,2231,"Looking for swing waltz French composer jo privat track is titled mystérieuse\
ps. Thanks in advance",15827,"BBCode","2009-08-16 10:16:12"
15839,431,"Hello\,\
\
I saw your previous post about having a Hommage for sale.  Is it still available?  \
\
Best regards!\
Carl Millward",15839,"BBCode","2009-08-16 20:36:11"
15840,431,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
No\, I haven't sold it and it is still available.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",15840,"BBCode","2009-08-16 20:25:09"
15843,203,"Hi here is the music sheet of Seule ce soir\, by the gorgeous french singer Léo Marjane. I will also enclose in other e-mails the vocal version and a few instrumental versions.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",15843,"BBCode","2009-08-16 12:49:15"
15844,203,"Here are the instrumental versions (Tschavolo is great !)\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",15843,"BBCode","2009-08-16 12:52:05"
15845,1737,"Hi Bill\,\
\
I've got bad news.  I just had a local guy show up and buy both my guitars (Dupont included).  I couldn't turn down the envelope of cash\, and I'm sorry if you're disappointed.  There was another Dupont (a d-hole) which may still be available.\
\
Thanks again for your interest and good luck.\
\
Ian",15845,"BBCode","2009-08-17 09:28:12"
15846,3,"brother! you need to come to montreal dude!",15846,"BBCode","2009-08-12 21:46:37"
15849,2100,"",15849,"BBCode","2009-08-17 13:55:37"
15857,606,"Hello and greetings to the forum!\
\
I am attaching the partition for Mysterieuse by Jo Privat.  I got it from the forum at swingjo.apinc.org which is a great French forum dedicated to Jo Privat and the accordion.  You need to become a member to access the music.\
\
I do no have a copy of Ombrages\, but good luck!\
\
cheers\,\
Brandon",15857,"BBCode","2009-08-17 21:23:30"
15861,2237,"Hi Michael\,\
I will move to Toronto in a few days and I would like to find people to play over there.\
\
Where can I post an ad on the forum. I didn't find the proper place and didn't want to post that wherever without asking.\
\
Can you provide help?\
\
Rod from Paris",15861,"BBCode","2009-08-18 11:27:51"
15862,9,"Hi Rod\,\
\
Post in the Welcome or the North American events section.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",15862,"BBCode","2009-08-18 11:31:59"
15871,2100,"Francois\,\
\
Once again\, I thank you for sending me such wonderful resources.  As I said\, I'm just learning about French music.  What genre would this song in?  \
\
Thanks again\, \
\
Phil",15728,"BBCode","2009-08-18 14:01:09"
15874,1737,"I'll take those books if you've still got them. Let me know\,  \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",15874,"BBCode","2009-08-18 20:25:20"
15876,606,"Hello and greetings to the forum!\
\
I am attaching the partition for Mysterieuse by Jo Privat.  I got it from the forum at swingjo.apinc.org which is a great French forum dedicated to Jo Privat and the accordion.  You need to become a member to access the music.\
\
I do no have a copy of Ombrages\, but good luck!\
\
cheers\,\
Brandon",15876,"BBCode","2009-08-17 21:23:30"
15878,2231,"hello thanks for the great brandeon mystérieuse to you I have one more request if you can write to me on how to register because I have a swingjo\, the Poble \
Many thanks in advance",15878,"BBCode","2009-08-19 08:47:28"
15880,2231,"hello thanks for the great brandeon mystérieuse to you I have one more request if you can write to me on how to register because I have a swingjo\, the Poble \
Many thanks in advance",15880,"BBCode","2009-08-19 08:47:28"
15882,2196,"Hi Michael\,\
I'm about to place an order for a Cigano CG 10 oval hole Student at the end of the month. I've seen some of these guitars arriving at shops in Buenos Aires without the moustaches. Is there any way to assure myself that my guitar will arrive WITH the moustaches on it?\
Plus: Do I have to make a special mention to get it with low action or is this something that is made at the shop as a regular set up?\
\
Thanks in advance",15309,"BBCode","2009-08-19 13:55:05"
15883,9,"Sometimes the moustaches do fall off in shipping....not much we can do about that but pray! :D \
\
It's not that hard to fix...a little glue and they're back on again. Even the Duponts have this problem.\
\
If you order setup work from us then we can set the action however you like. But if you just want the unaltered factory guitar then there's nothing we can do.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",15296,"BBCode","2009-08-19 13:58:34"
15885,2173,"",15885,"BBCode","2009-08-19 16:33:58"
15886,1648,"Hi there\,\
\
I am planing to travel to Austin\, Texas soon\, to visit a friend of mine. I´m not sure yet when it will happen precisely\, but once I get there I intend to stay for a month at least. And I want to go as soon as possible\
\
So\, I´m trying to get in contact with local GJ players (any level appreciated)\, and just read in an old post that you live in Austin. You´re still there and interested in meeting ? I´d also like to know about places where GJ is played live\, in case there´s a scene for that in Austin. But from what I heard\, I´d be surprised if Autin had no scene for that\, as there´s so much music going on.\
\
Really looking forward to the trip\, please let me know what you think.\
\
Kind regards\,\
Matthias\
\
P.S.: just in case you´re curious\, you can check my videos on YouTube\, username there is \"Mucklum\"...been playing this style for a bit more than a year now\, and still way to go...",15886,"BBCode","2009-08-19 16:54:37"
15890,2231,"I hope that you have received your message and reply",15890,"BBCode","2009-08-20 02:35:17"
15892,2231,"I hope that you have received your message and reply",15892,"BBCode","2009-08-20 02:35:17"
15898,606,"Go to this page: [url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/inscriptionsf.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/inscriptionsf.php[/url]\
and fill in your information.  Once you are a member you can see the special page for music (partitions) at this page: [url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/phpBB217/index.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/phpBB217/index.php[/url]\
\
Good luck!",15878,"BBCode","2009-08-20 17:42:39"
15900,606,"Go to this page: [url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/inscriptionsf.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/inscriptionsf.php[/url]\
and fill in your information.  Once you are a member you can see the special page for music (partitions) at this page: [url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/phpBB217/index.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/phpBB217/index.php[/url]\
\
Good luck!",15900,"BBCode","2009-08-20 17:42:39"
15901,2231,"Hello could you do me a favour. J have some problem about registering. Could you give me some example of registering on SwingJo J mean give me some example how you registered on that on site \
Thank you in advance",15890,"BBCode","2009-08-21 06:50:24"
15902,2231,"Hello could you do me a favour. J have some problem about registering. Could you give me some example of registering on SwingJo J mean give me some example how you registered on that on site \
Thank you in advance",15892,"BBCode","2009-08-21 06:50:24"
15903,606,"Hi\, sorry it's been a while since I registered and I don't know if they changed the method.  I don't remember how I did it\, but I'm sure if you email the website operator he can help you.  I think he understands English.  Try emailing him here with your question:\
[url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/contact.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/contact.php[/url]\
Are you an accordionist?  Where do you live?",15890,"BBCode","2009-08-21 09:41:45"
15904,606,"Hi\, sorry it's been a while since I registered and I don't know if they changed the method.  I don't remember how I did it\, but I'm sure if you email the website operator he can help you.  I think he understands English.  Try emailing him here with your question:\
[url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/contact.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/contact.php[/url]\
Are you an accordionist?  Where do you live?",15904,"BBCode","2009-08-21 09:41:45"
15905,2231,"Hello I am a young accordeonist of Polish landed on these forums because I'm looking for jazz music \
and the French waltz music notes and mp3 MUSETTE asked you for help because I do not know French and I do not know how to register a note that they are there to interest me. Or do you know bradon other Internet music MUSETTE\
thank you in advance",15905,"BBCode","2009-08-21 10:28:51"
15906,2231,"Hello I am a young accordeonist of Polish landed on these forums because I'm looking for jazz music \
and the French waltz music notes and mp3 MUSETTE asked you for help because I do not know French and I do not know how to register a note that they are there to interest me. Or do you know bradon other Internet music MUSETTE\
thank you in advance",15906,"BBCode","2009-08-21 10:28:51"
15907,1713,"Hello\,\
\
I have not ordered directly from AI\, I bought my Clarus last year from a dealer.  The AI people do have a great reputation for customer service and have always answered my email questions quickly.  My only disappointment was that I bought the 400 watt Clarus 2R and six months later they came out with the 1000watt Clarus + (for almost the same price!).  Good luck with yours\, I hope you get it soon.  If it falls through and you want a mint Clarus 2R\, let me know\, it might be tempting to sell mine and upgrade to the Clarus + (although\, you'd probably do best getting a Clarus + from a dealer).\
\
By the way\, I was in Amsterdam in March and spent a pleasant afternoon at Palm Guitars.  Didn't buy a guitar\, but did get one of your picks and it has become my favorite!\
\
Best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",15907,"BBCode","2009-08-21 14:07:20"
15915,1441,"Bones you sent me an empty message. Are you interested in the guitar? Still there. Lots of nibbles. ML.",12337,"BBCode","2008-12-18 12:34:15"
15921,1713,"Hi Erik\,\
\
I've seen a Michael Collins Texas Gypsy PB on ebay.  Owner couldn't really tell me what makes it a \"Texas Gypsy\" and the Collins website doesn't really either.  Can you tell me?  Is it the combination of maple and a sound port or something else?  Any thoughts on it compared with other Collins?  I've got an early Collins PB (#103)\, I like it\, looking for something a little more cutting and dry.  THanks for your help.\
Mark Anagnostopulos",15921,"BBCode","2009-08-24 14:26:15"
15928,244,"Mark\, thanks for your kind words about the pick\, I should do some more promotion in the future\
I ordered the new model Clarus at Djangobooks since Michael recommended it to me. Problem is that I did not know anything about this being a small company who builds these amps and Michael did not inform me about them having a backlog but maybe he did not know eighter at that time. It's just frustrating after paying a big amount that I have to wait so many months to play with it. I ordered the Clarus with a raezers edge speaker (something you can't buy in Holland at the moment)\
\
But more important\, how is the sound of it? let me know.\
Best regards\
Arjen Keijzer\
The Netherlands",15907,"BBCode","2009-08-25 01:03:06"
15929,244,"ik was je email even kwijt vanwege verhuizing dus ook weer ander provider. Ik weet dat je verhuisd bent van oost naar west en ik nu inmiddels van west naar oost. Ik wil een nieuw bandje starten dus mocht je interesse hebben hoor ik het graag en kunnen we misschien een keer afspreken.\
\
Groet\
Arjen Keijzer\
0624544175",14222,"BBCode","2009-08-25 01:05:38"
15930,244,"Mark\, thanks for your kind words about the pick\, I should do some more promotion in the future\
I ordered the new model Clarus at Djangobooks since Michael recommended it to me. Problem is that I did not know anything about this being a small company who builds these amps and Michael did not inform me about them having a backlog but maybe he did not know eighter at that time. It's just frustrating after paying a big amount that I have to wait so many months to play with it. I ordered the Clarus with a raezers edge speaker (something you can't buy in Holland at the moment)\
\
But more important\, how is the sound of it? let me know.\
Best regards\
Arjen Keijzer\
The Netherlands",15930,"BBCode","2009-08-25 01:03:06"
15931,1467,"The Texas Gypsies is the name of our band\, so Michael put that on the label. Other than that and the port and curly maple back and sides--which are laminate\, so it's cosmetic only--there's nothing else unusual about that guitar that I remember. I think it has an active Schatten p/u.\
\
Hope this helps.",15931,"BBCode","2009-08-24 19:06:50"
15932,1713,"Hello Arjen\,\
I think you will be pleased with the sound.  I use my Clarus with a Raezer's Edge Nighthawk 10 cabinet.  The result is like a PA system\, which is how I usually use it.  I'm a singer and I use this combination in a variety of places\, gettting a very clear sound\, usually with a Neumann microphone.  I used it last month in Montreal in an outdoor concert with another singer.  This combination\, with addition of another speaker\, handled two microphones in an outdoor setting with ease.  If you crank it up\, there is a little more white noise in the background than I like\, but it's not noticeable with sound going through it.  It also sounds great with guitar\, either my archtop or my gypsy (which has a Schatten pickup).  Playing the guitars at home\, so haven't used it in a club for that.  Anyway\, I am sorry you've had such a wait\, but hope you will be very pleased.  And yes\, market your picks here!  Best regards\,  Mark",15932,"BBCode","2009-08-25 02:50:39"
15934,126,"I know it's been a while but I am interested in the Unaccompanied Django book. Do you still  have it for sale?\
\
Mike",15934,"BBCode","2009-08-25 05:38:54"
15935,1942,"Hello Mike\,\
Yes\, I still have the book.  Please send $30 and your address (I assume its in the USA) and I'll mail it right out to you. (If outside of USA I will have to add postage cost).\
Also have many Gypsy/Hot Club Cds for sale. Let me know if your looking for anything.  Thanks\,\
\
Dan Djakonow\
116 woodslee dr.\
troy Michigan 48083-1764",15935,"BBCode","2009-08-25 07:47:50"
15938,1942,"Hi Mike\, (2nd e-mail)\
I also have \"Best of Django Reinhardt \" by Joe Charupakorn 16 transcriptions with CD. like new for $15 + $2 post\
\"Django Reinhardt Definitive Collection\" 20 transcriptions Like new for $15 +\
$2 post\
or I'll sell both for $28 with postage to US address included.\
\
Dan Djakonow",15935,"BBCode","2009-08-25 07:55:55"
15939,126,"Yes\, in Usa. Its\
\
Michael Arciero\
140 Ossipee Hill Rd\
East Waterboro Maine.\
04030\
\
If you want I can paypal the money. That's the fastest/easiest. Give me an email. Mine is mike.arciero AT gmail DOT com Or just reply here.\
\
I think I am set for CDs right now; thanks.\
\
Mike",15934,"BBCode","2009-08-25 07:54:58"
15940,1942,"Hi Mike\,\
Sorry I don't have Paypal Account.  I'll take a check or moneyorder.\
\
Dan",15935,"BBCode","2009-08-25 07:59:18"
15941,1942,"Hello Harlemjoys\
I'm selling parts of my private collection. I have a number of Fapy's and WASO CDRs for sale.  Many are Out of Print so I only have them on CDR.\
But they are complete and have play (song) lists.\
e-mail me privately if interested.\
Dan\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dandj116@gmail.com\">dandj116@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",15941,"BBCode","2009-08-25 08:33:55"
15943,1509,"Hey Steven\, \
\
Do you have any CDs of Fapy or WASO I can get a CD copy of?  Thanks!\
\
Alex",15613,"BBCode","2009-08-25 09:34:30"
15946,126,"Okay; will mail you a check.\
Mike",15934,"BBCode","2009-08-25 10:42:15"
15947,1509,"Hey Steven\, \
\
Do you have any CDs of Fapy or WASO I can get a CD copy of?  Thanks!\
\
Alex",15614,"BBCode","2009-08-25 09:34:30"
15950,45,"Passacaglia:\
\
I've been following your posts and it's great to see your enthusiasm for gypsy jazz. it reminds me of myself. \
\
It got me wondering \"is GJ the crack cocaine of music\"? By that I mean other forms of music may be alluring\, but nothing\, in my experience\, grabbed me like playing GJ (or you either\, so it seems). Maybe it was just right music/right time or something because I've owned a DR record since the '70s but never tried playing it (the style not the LP). Once i started in 2000 it immediately focused my learning. I've progressed a lot in the last 10 years. \
\
Good to see that you've attended a festival. One of the things I like about GJ is the openness of the players. Maybe it's because there's so few of us around. When we meet we finally have others to jam with. \
\
The other thing I like is hanging with the top players. THere aren't many genres of music where people like us have access to the big names. I'm sure you experienced this at the festival. \
\
Anyways\, i just wanted to point out that as far as addictions go\, GJ isn't that bad. The only real negative I've found is that I'm often unimpressed by other styles of music. Few of the big names in other styles do well in my mental comparisons to BL or SR. \
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura",15950,"BBCode","2009-08-25 13:31:20"
15951,2132,"Hahahahaah - \
\
Very well could be\, Wayne.  Your path sounds very similar to mine\, too...amazing.  I've always loved the music\, before I even knew it was \"a\" music\, a genre.  Just a feel that immediately hit me when I first heard it\, which was coming up 20 years ago\, in L.A.\, when myself and a bunch of friends (we all lived in the same building in L.A.\, a kind of ramshackle affair) used to go on Wednesday nights to listen to our landlord play violin\, with his friend on guitar.  Loved the music\, knew nothing about it.  \
\
It all clicked literally a couple of months ago\, when we got a mild cash injection\, and my wife urged me to get a guitar.  I bought the BR-40\, happened somehow on GJ material on the web\, and voila.  My only issue is wanting to make up for lost time - I can taste improvement\, but still feel \"this side\" of dryness on the Pompe\, for example\, as Denis has so kindly shown in the Minor Blues clips he put out.  Patience is not exactly my virtue.\
\
So true\, too\, about the openness!....really enjoyed sitting down to an hour with Kevin Nolan\, and playing for hours with guys from all over....one round\, I think 12 of us or so were on Bossa Dorado\, and it just felt great\, really hummed.  Can't wait to meet others...plan to get  to get out to DFNW next year\, although Samois also is something I'd REALLY love to see\, esp. for Django's 100th celebration.  Do you go to most of the major festivals - DFNW\, Colorado\, Django in June?  I'd love to meet you\, sit down and play some...esp. when I have better ability in place\, to sink my teeth into whatever you guys with more experience put out.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Paul\
\
[quote=\"wayne nakamura\"]Passacaglia:\
\
I've been following your posts and it's great to see your enthusiasm for gypsy jazz. it reminds me of myself. \
\
It got me wondering \"is GJ the crack cocaine of music\"? By that I mean other forms of music may be alluring\, but nothing\, in my experience\, grabbed me like playing GJ (or you either\, so it seems). Maybe it was just right music/right time or something because I've owned a DR record since the '70s but never tried playing it (the style not the LP). Once i started in 2000 it immediately focused my learning. I've progressed a lot in the last 10 years. \
\
Good to see that you've attended a festival. One of the things I like about GJ is the openness of the players. Maybe it's because there's so few of us around. When we meet we finally have others to jam with. \
\
The other thing I like is hanging with the top players. THere aren't many genres of music where people like us have access to the big names. I'm sure you experienced this at the festival. \
\
Anyways\, i just wanted to point out that as far as addictions go\, GJ isn't that bad. The only real negative I've found is that I'm often unimpressed by other styles of music. Few of the big names in other styles do well in my mental comparisons to BL or SR. \
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura[/quote]",15951,"BBCode","2009-08-25 14:16:45"
15953,244,"ik was je email even kwijt vanwege verhuizing dus ook weer ander provider. Ik weet dat je verhuisd bent van oost naar west en ik nu inmiddels van west naar oost. Ik wil een nieuw bandje starten dus mocht je interesse hebben hoor ik het graag en kunnen we misschien een keer afspreken.\
\
Groet\
Arjen Keijzer\
0624544175",14225,"BBCode","2009-08-25 01:05:38"
15954,161,"Scot:\
I have no email address for you.\
The group is playing this Sat down at The Rooster's Wife\, 201 Blue St\, Aberdeen\, NC\, 28315\
Just wanted you know.\
I hope we can see each other.\
Be well and send me your ph again would you?\
\
Thanks Scot and please give my best to Beth and Andrew.\
\
Shepp\
\
603-373-8139",15954,"BBCode","2009-08-25 13:31:11"
15972,1431,"Hi\,\
\
Thanks for your generous offer to help me with some of the basics of GJ.  I actually got in touch with Tommy Davy and will be taking a lesson with him next week\, so I think I am set.  At some point\, I will stop being such a chicken and sit in on one of the jams at the Gypsy Den.\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
peri",15972,"BBCode","2009-01-22 21:52:25"
15974,563,"Keith--\
\
I just wanted to mention that Maurice Dupont has made at least one short scale d-hole with a narrow fingerboard (like on a long scale ovale hole). I know because I have one. I imagine there are more out there. It's an incredibly easy guitar to play and sounds fantastic! Don't worry about how loud your guitar is right now. First\, I have owned and heard some short scale d-holes that were as loud as any of my oval holes. Plus\, I really like the sweeter tone of the short scale guitars. the only drawback is that you have two fewer frets to work with easily. In these days of amplification\, I think tone matters more than volume anyway. \
\
In my opinion\, Manouche Guitars makes better d-holes than Saga (then again\, they cost more)\, but a friend has a Cigano d-hole that is a very nice little guitar\, and I used to have an early D-500 that was pretty good. \
\
You may not want to budget for a Dupont or equivalent yet\, but there are other options. A Patenotte 250\, if you can find one\, sounds really cool\, and the one I played had a narrower neck than a Selmer copy. Alphonso Ponticelli plays one in Chicago. If you ever get down there\, I'm sure he'd let you try it out. \
\
Anyway\, good luck in your search\, and don't let anyone talk you out of what feels comfortable. I have heard some terrific soloists on short scale d-holes.",15974,"BBCode","2009-08-27 06:38:40"
15977,1737,"Hey\, do you still have the Asian Dell Arte for sale?  Ian",15977,"BBCode","2009-08-27 10:38:45"
15980,2054,"Yes\, I do...I just sent it Michael for consignment\, but I can instruct him to ship it to you if you are interested.",15980,"BBCode","2009-08-27 11:31:47"
15981,1737,"Thanks\, but I suspect it won't work.  Most I could offer is $900-1000.  I'm just looking for a substitute till my Dupont shows up.  Thanks\,\
\
Ian",15977,"BBCode","2009-08-27 11:44:32"
15983,2245,"Thanks Michael for the tips - I just wish my Taylor would sell so I can order something.\
best\
Keith Madison",15983,"BBCode","2009-08-27 09:44:41"
15988,126,"That check went in the mail today.\
\
My address is \
\
Mike Arciero\
140 Ossipee Hill Rd\
East Waterboro Maine 04030",15934,"BBCode","2009-08-28 08:09:27"
15989,1942,"Thanks Mike\,\
I will mail out the book as soon as I receive your check.   Dan",15935,"BBCode","2009-08-28 08:23:21"
15991,203,"Hi\
\
Sorry for answering so late. I would say that 'Seul ce soir' is a french song of WWII. It is one of the four or five most famous song of the wartime. The other are 'Je tire ma révérence' (Jean Sablon) which is from 1938 but had a new carreer when the french soldier went to fight.\
'Seul ce soir' and 'J'attendrai' remind of the women who were waiting for their friend or husband prisonner or sent to Germany to work in the factories or the farms. But 'J'attendrai' is a more optimistic song (it means I will wait) when 'Seul ce soir' is the dark side of 'J'attendrai' there is more doubt. The fourth song would be 'Mon Amant de Saint Jean' which reminds of the Liberation and the return of the bal musettes.\
These song are not really part of the gypsy repertoire (the english movie with Django playing 'J'attendrai' (la partie de cartes) has been found recently and this song became 'à la mode' amongst gipsy guitarists with beautiful versions (Tschavolo). \
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",15843,"BBCode","2009-08-28 09:25:50"
15993,1737,"Hey\, do you still have the gitane?  Thanks\, Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-08-28 13:26:22"
15996,2200,"Yes I do\, and it is a wonderful guitar with a Shatten active pickup and solid case.  It is an early one with terrific Brazilian rosewood.\
\
Tom Quinn\
916 451 4312",15996,"BBCode","2009-08-28 13:48:00"
15997,504,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I hope everything is going well. I just wanted your opinion since I know you have a some experience with these guitars\, because I have a chance to buy a used one in good condition\, I can't play it\, but my sister is near the area and can pick it up. \
\
I've read everything on the forums\, and have experience making gypsy jazz bridges\,  nuts\, saddles\, and some guitar fret work.  \
\
For a good condition 254 is 400 dollars worth it without playing it. I'm still learning gypsy jazz and currently have a dg-255 which I have made a bridge for. The bridge has improved the sound as well. \
\
I respect your opinion and your skill\, and advice would be appreciated. \
\
Thanks Josh and all the best.",15997,"BBCode","2009-08-26 23:05:35"
15998,1737,"Hey\, \
\
so I just sold a 2006 Gitane 300\, 5 months ago\, but find myself without a gypsy guitar so I'm considering getting another while I wait for my Dupont to be shipped. Is 750 as low you'd go?\
\
Is this the original bridge?\
\
Thanks\,  Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-08-29 08:07:56"
16001,2200,"Yes\, that is my price.  With the installed pickup\, good case and Brazilian rosewood body\, I'll keep it if I cannot get $750 U.S. and shipping.  I have a friend at FedEx so I can get a good price from them.\
\
Take care\,\
\
Tq",15996,"BBCode","2009-08-29 09:20:19"
16002,1737,"I understand\, can I get an idea of shipping would be to Toronto Ontario\, M4V2V4\, Canada.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-08-29 09:48:47"
16005,2200,"I'll try to find out today.",15996,"BBCode","2009-08-29 10:37:32"
16006,1414,"so you want to get together and play.i will be in pasadena next weekend.\
\
dan",16006,"BBCode","2009-08-29 11:06:03"
16007,230,"hey nice solo work and improv - really enjoyed the clip you posted on utube...very lyrical and melodic...and not full of cliched licks...keep up the good work - with playing like that you should get a few good gigs!\
\
cheers\
\
Phil in Portland\, Oregon\
\
here's some clips of my band Gypsy Jazz West - \
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest]http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest[/url]",16007,"BBCode","2009-08-29 12:32:18"
16010,935,"Thanks Phil\, I am looking to join a group all we need is a bass player......who likes gypsy jazz.My brother plays rhythm.We might post a vid on utube.",16010,"BBCode","2009-08-29 14:57:49"
16011,462,"Hi\
\
If still for sale would you consider/price up sending to New Zealand?\
\
Sorry its a hell of a way to send it\, but there's only a trickle of badly set up Gitanes over here to satisfy us local gypsy jazzers!\
\
Can you confirm its still as factory set up\, nothing changed and no blemishes etc.\
\
Cheers\
\
Jonathan",16011,"BBCode","2009-08-30 16:08:02"
16012,462,"Hi\
\
If still for sale would you consider/price up sending to New Zealand?\
\
Sorry its a hell of a way to send it\, but there's only a trickle of badly set up Gitanes over here to satisfy us local gypsy jazzers!\
\
Can you confirm its still as factory set up\, nothing changed and no blemishes etc.\
\
Cheers\
\
Jonathan",16012,"BBCode","2009-08-30 16:08:02"
16014,462,"Hi Ross\
\
I was just wondering if anything came of that Django photo's project you were involved in?\
\
Also do you happen to know if Ted Cherrett is still alive and selling his \"The Genius that was Django\"?\
\
Cheers\
\
Jonathan\
\
New Zealand",1563,"BBCode","2009-08-30 16:11:18"
16015,2245,"Hey Paul\
Thanks for all the tips\, I think I have found a guitar\, a Gitane 250 w/ the solid headstock\, I'm just hoping the guy will hold it for me until I get all the cash together - he's a friend of a friend & at $300 w/ hsc it's a steal.\
\
When I used to lurk on these sites about six yrs ago such as 'Gypsy Swingpage\,' the traffic was pretty good\, now it's deadsville\, must of went through a faze at that time.\
best\,\
Keith",16015,"BBCode","2009-08-31 07:46:47"
16017,2005,"",16017,"BBCode","2009-08-31 08:36:22"
16019,1942,"Hello Gama\,\
I have all 9 Robin nolan Songbooks all with CDs.\
Including the very rare first published (2000)  Vol 2 w/Latcho Drum\, all of me\, September song\, Noto swing which had to be removed because of copyrights.  This Vol. 2 is now the most collectable of the set.  I also have the 2nd publishing (2003) of Vol 2 with above songs replaced by others.\
Vol 3 includes 2 cds.  last 2 vols are Licks vol 1 & Essential Gypsy Jazz Licks\
vol 1 \
So Vol. 1\, Vol 2 (out of print)\, current Vol 2\, Vol 3 (Latin w/2 cds) vol 4\,\
vol 5 (may be out of print?) vol 6 (May be Out of Print?) Essenital licks vol 1 & Licks vol 1 (may be Out of print?)\
All 9 books excellent condition.  I want to sell as a complete set for $350 + \
shipping.  Thats less than $40 a book.  Vol 3 new sells for $60 with the others selling at $50 if you can fnd them.\
At the moment I do not want to break up the set.  May consider it at a later date.  I do not think many of these books will be back in print?\
All the best\, Dan",13632,"BBCode","2009-08-31 09:51:14"
16023,1942,"Hi Gamma\,\
Best I can do is include shipping cost for $350. total for all 9 vols.\
If you do not want 1st publishing of Vol 2 than I can go $310 + shipping for all 8 vols.\
Please contact me at my regular e-mail address for faster reply.\
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Best\, Dan",13632,"BBCode","2009-08-31 10:25:14"
16025,226,"Hello Jonathan\,\
\
I'm afraid the book is stalled at the moment. I cannot find a publisher who will produce it to the quality I want. I do not think there is any point producing a photo book unless the photograph print quality is excellent.\
\
I have lost touch with Ted Cherret over the last couple of years. He was not too well the last time I heard and plans to produce some more copies of his book had fallen through. You might try Steve Royall at the Hot Club site for some more up-to-date information.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",1549,"BBCode","2009-08-31 10:34:09"
16028,1942,"Received contact on my regular e-mail and posted reply with instructions you should receive shortly.  Thanks\
please continue contact at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dandj116@gmail.com\">dandj116@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
thanks\, Dan",13632,"BBCode","2009-08-31 10:48:49"
16029,9,"Hi Arjen\,\
\
Did you get my email? Your amp is ready to ship...I Just need a card # to charge the shipping on.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",16029,"BBCode","2009-08-31 12:40:55"
16030,873,"Hi\,\
\
Would you be interested in trading your Dell Arte Hommage for the Geronimo Mateos oval hole that I have for sale?  They sell for the same price new.  You can see pics and details further down on the classifieds page.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stefan (aka 'ski')",16030,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:29:01"
16031,873,"Hi\,\
\
Would you be interested in trading your Dell Arte Hommage for the Geronimo Mateos oval hole that I have for sale?  They sell for the same price new.  You can see pics and details further down on the classifieds page.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stefan (aka 'ski')",16031,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:29:01"
16032,873,"Hi\,\
\
I realize this is probably not of any interest to you since you said you're not sticking with Gypsy Jazz\, but I thought I'd inquire all the same.  I'm selling a Geronimo Mateos oval hole guitar.  The details can be found further down the classified page.  Would you be interested in a trade?  Mateos is a Spanish luthier and specializes in classical guitars in addition to Selmer style guitars.  This one has a neck profile that is similar to classical nylon string guitars.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stefan (aka 'ski')",16032,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:34:39"
16033,126,"Stefan\,\
Not really interested in trade since I have a trad-sounding Selmer.\
\
Mike",16030,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:35:54"
16034,126,"Stefan\,\
Not really interested in trade since I have a trad-sounding Selmer.\
\
Mike",16034,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:35:54"
16035,873,"Fair enough.  Thanks for the response.",16030,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:59:57"
16036,2245,"Hey Paul\
Thanks for all the tips\, I think I have found a guitar\, a Gitane 250 w/ the solid headstock\, I'm just hoping the guy will hold it for me until I get all the cash together - he's a friend of a friend & at $300 w/ hsc it's a steal.\
\
When I used to lurk on these sites about six yrs ago such as 'Gypsy Swingpage\,' the traffic was pretty good\, now it's deadsville\, must of went through a faze at that time.\
best\,\
Keith",16036,"BBCode","2009-08-31 07:46:47"
16037,2188,"Hi Keith\,\
\
You have to buy the guitar you feel comfortable with. It really helps if you can play it beforehand so you are sure it will be okay for you.\
\
You might want to ask if the guitar was set up by Josh Hegg at Djangobooks. When Josh does a full setup he makes a new bridge for the guitar that is much lighter than the bridge on the 200 series so the guitar sounds much better and is perfectly intonated.\
\
To be honest\, I intended to buy a 250M like JJ plays in his instructional videos. But after reading a lot about the guitars I went with the Cigano because it has the correct neck angle for a Selmac guitar. My guitar has 3mm action on the low E at the 12th fret with a 25mm bridge height. \
\
The higher bridge means there is a greater break angle for the strings coming over the bridge to the tailpiece. The greater break angle applies more force to the top so you get a louder sound with better tone.\
\
If you've played the 250 and like it\, that's all that matters. If you have not played it\, you might try to work something out with the seller so you can try it for a week or two. $300 is about the same price as a Cigano\, and the money spent on setup is very well spent.\
\
As I'm finding out\, once you have the guitar it takes a lot of practice to master the technique and learn what to play when\, but it definitely helps to have the guitar!\
\
Paul",16015,"BBCode","2009-08-31 16:14:17"
16039,873,"Hi\,\
\
I realize this is probably not of any interest to you since you said you're not sticking with Gypsy Jazz\, but I thought I'd inquire all the same.  I'm selling a Geronimo Mateos oval hole guitar.  The details can be found further down the classified page.  Would you be interested in a trade?  Mateos is a Spanish luthier and specializes in classical guitars in addition to Selmer style guitars.  This one has a neck profile that is similar to classical nylon string guitars.\
\
Thanks\,\
Stefan (aka 'ski')",16039,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:34:39"
16040,2188,"Hi Keith\,\
\
You have to buy the guitar you feel comfortable with. It really helps if you can play it beforehand so you are sure it will be okay for you.\
\
You might want to ask if the guitar was set up by Josh Hegg at Djangobooks. When Josh does a full setup he makes a new bridge for the guitar that is much lighter than the bridge on the 200 series so the guitar sounds much better and is perfectly intonated.\
\
To be honest\, I intended to buy a 250M like JJ plays in his instructional videos. But after reading a lot about the guitars I went with the Cigano because it has the correct neck angle for a Selmac guitar. My guitar has 3mm action on the low E at the 12th fret with a 25mm bridge height. \
\
The higher bridge means there is a greater break angle for the strings coming over the bridge to the tailpiece. The greater break angle applies more force to the top so you get a louder sound with better tone.\
\
If you've played the 250 and like it\, that's all that matters. If you have not played it\, you might try to work something out with the seller so you can try it for a week or two. $300 is about the same price as a Cigano\, and the money spent on setup is very well spent.\
\
As I'm finding out\, once you have the guitar it takes a lot of practice to master the technique and learn what to play when\, but it definitely helps to have the guitar!\
\
Paul",16040,"BBCode","2009-08-31 16:14:17"
16042,2245,"thanks...it's set up by a gypsy player + I know and like the guitar\, so just have to sell my banjo.\
best\,\
Keith",16015,"BBCode","2009-08-31 19:11:30"
16043,2245,"thanks...it's set up by a gypsy player + I know and like the guitar\, so just have to sell my banjo.\
best\,\
Keith",16036,"BBCode","2009-08-31 19:11:30"
16045,767,"I am interested in purchasing a DVD. I have been through \"Gypsy Picking\"\, which is pretty much all of the formal gypsy instruction I've gotten. I've been playing guitar in one form or another for 30 years\, and in the gypsy jazz genre for 2 years. \
I am the soloist in my group\, and I am looking for the DVD that would help me along that line. I am asking for a recommendation before I purchase.\
\
You can hear a sample of what I do at:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/averagedjoes]www.myspace.com/averagedjoes[/url]\
\
We recorded this a year ago\, my style has remained about the same\, only a little cleaner and faster. I have plateaued\, and I could use a bump to get me to the next level. \
 \
 \
Thanks\,\
Bill\
\
(I also sent this same message to the e-mail address on your website.",16045,"BBCode","2009-08-31 20:43:53"
16049,462,"Thanks Roger\
\
And thanks for the reply on the electric guitar thread.\
\
I must try a stimer /selmer combo sometime to see if I can get that deccaphonie sound myself....\
\
Regards\
\
Jonathan",1563,"BBCode","2009-08-31 23:57:51"
16050,873,"Fair enough.  Thanks for the response.",16031,"BBCode","2009-08-31 15:59:57"
16053,1942,"Hi Mike\,\
Received your check today thanks.  Mailed book this afternoon Media mail.\
Post office said about 7 days to get to Maine.  Thanks\, Dan",15935,"BBCode","2009-09-01 14:23:12"
16057,126,"Great. thanks.\
Mike",15934,"BBCode","2009-09-01 17:04:46"
16058,1836,"wow\
\
i didn't know there was an existing transcription of this masterpiece... we don't have Guitar One magazine here in france. i guess there are a lot of mistakes in my version ...\
\
so\, do you have it ? if so could you scan it and send it to me in pdf file ? i would the happiest guy on earth\
\
thank you very much \
\
my mail : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:posglov@gmail.com\">posglov@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
best regards\,\
posglov",16058,"BBCode","2009-09-02 02:21:01"
16059,935,"Thanks very much. I want to do a clip with my brother on rhythm.",16059,"BBCode","2009-09-01 14:44:42"
16061,1836,"wow\
\
i didn't know there was an existing transcription of this masterpiece... we don't have Guitar One magazine here in france. i guess there are a lot of mistakes in my version ...\
\
so\, do you have it ? if so could you scan it and send it to me in pdf file ? i would the happiest guy on earth\
\
thank you very much \
\
my mail : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:posglov@gmail.com\">posglov@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
best regards\,\
posglov",16061,"BBCode","2009-09-02 02:21:01"
16062,2196,"Hello Michael\,\
In order to get the order going from my part I would need to know what is the less possible amount of money that you can put on the invoice that the customs from my country will see when you'll send me the guitar (I'm talking about the saga CG10 student\, $330 on sale if I'm not mistaken).\
\
many thanks.",15309,"BBCode","2009-09-02 06:17:48"
16063,9,"I'll declare it has a $100 guitar.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",15296,"BBCode","2009-09-02 07:42:35"
16064,409,"I have a Powertab file for this transcription including performance notes. If you don't have Powertab\, you can download it for free online at various sites. Hope you like it.\
\
Dedrick",16058,"BBCode","2009-09-02 07:47:32"
16067,409,"I have a Powertab file for this transcription including performance notes. If you don't have Powertab\, you can download it for free online at various sites. Hope you like it.\
\
Dedrick",16067,"BBCode","2009-09-02 07:47:32"
16073,1836,"thank you very much :D :D :D :D  !!!! \
i've been looking for this tab for years !!!!!!!!\
\
however i find there are some mistakes\, in rythm pattern (in the intro\, very very very hard to write correctly) and in some few notes. i realize that i made a lot of mistakes too.\
\
if you allow it\, i can add the intro on my version\, modifying maybe softly the rythm\, and i put your name to thank you ? \
\
thanks a lot again\
\
sincerely\
posglov",16058,"BBCode","2009-09-03 00:06:25"
16077,1836,"thank you very much :D :D :D :D  !!!! \
i've been looking for this tab for years !!!!!!!!\
\
however i find there are some mistakes\, in rythm pattern (in the intro\, very very very hard to write correctly) and in some few notes. i realize that i made a lot of mistakes too.\
\
if you allow it\, i can add the intro on my version\, modifying maybe softly the rythm\, and i put your name to thank you ? \
\
thanks a lot again\
\
sincerely\
posglov",16061,"BBCode","2009-09-03 00:06:25"
16078,409,"I found the transcription online\, so do whatever you'd like with it.  I just wish there where more like it available.  I'd rather you don't put my name on it\, however.",16058,"BBCode","2009-09-03 21:34:02"
16079,409,"I found the transcription online\, so do whatever you'd like with it.  I just wish there where more like it available.  I'd rather you don't put my name on it\, however.",16067,"BBCode","2009-09-03 21:34:02"
16080,1836,"ok no problem\
thanks again\
\
posglov\, happy",16058,"BBCode","2009-09-04 00:28:01"
16083,230,"Hi Wayne - I recorded this\, so if you'd like a copy let me know...cheers Phil",16083,"BBCode","2009-09-04 06:38:38"
16096,2264,"Hi\,\
\
I just read a post you wrote in 2008 recommeding Tom Mitchell as a quality gypsy jazz guitar teacher in the DC area.  I'm interesting in taking some lessons so that I can get a solid gypsy technique foundation\, and was wondering if he is still around or if you might know of anyone else.  I'm on Ust and 10th\, in DC about 2 years\, and I love all the jazz in that neighborhood (Utopia's got no cover\, $8 martinis\, and a pretty good house band fri and sat nights).\
\
I am a guitar player of 15 years who learned on the Beatles\, grew through Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and playing electric blues\, who ended up playing a bunch of Dave Matthews and acoustic blues and who has always loved Django and the gypsy guitar sound. I am mainly a hobbyist\, although I played a few gigs in college and out in LA a few years back. Now all I listen to is jazz (Miles\, Prez\, Sonny Rollins\, Django) and I spent time on the trumpet and tenor sax. The guitar is my main instrument\, though\, in the sense that it is what I play best. I currently do not own a gypsy style acoustic\, just a sentimental Alvarez acoustic-electric (5088CBK Fusion).\
\
As a side note: I'm looking for a \"best value\" gypsy guitar for under $1000 (less expensive the better) to learn on and just to play for at least 5 years (or maybe for a long time) and I've read on the forum that the DG-300 is as good as guitars 3x the price.  Also\, I've read the GJ-10 can be great if bought from djangobooks and setup right.  I recently played (at Guitar Gallery in DC) a Cigano GJ-10 and a DG-310 and there were things I liked about the Cigano for sure (although these guitars were not set up with the right strings and had stock bridges\, etc)--I liked the way the sound kind of leaped out from the guitar\, but the lower notes were a little harsh (strings?). However\, I liked the smoothness of the 310--it seemed \"rounder\" or something\, but also sometimes a little muffled--the sound kind of just rolled out of the guitar rather than leaping off. I didn't have a preference with regard to necks\, maybe the 310 pleased me a bit more\, but I liked the width of both.  So I am considering Josh Hegg's ad for a DG-300 for $650 (send him a message).\
\
Whether or not I can swing a new guitar\, I'd like to take lessons.  Any help or advice or anything would be greatly appreciated!\
\
Thank you so much\,\
Brian McCue",16096,"BBCode","2009-09-04 11:46:31"
16097,230,"Hi Wayne - I recorded this program\, let me know if you'd like a copy and if so where to mail it? \
Cheers Phil",16083,"BBCode","2009-09-04 12:04:05"
16098,230,"sorry of repeat emails but I was getting error message from django books so didn't realize it'd been sent...best Phil",16098,"BBCode","2009-09-04 12:05:47"
16105,1836,"ok no problem\
thanks again\
\
posglov\, happy",16061,"BBCode","2009-09-04 00:28:01"
16106,2264,"Hi\,\
\
I'm interested in this guitar\, and had a few questions:\
\
1) Can you describe the setup?  New bridge? etc.\
2) Can you send any pics?\
3) What kind of case?\
\
I am a guitar player of 15 years who learned on the Beatles\, grew through Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and playing electric blues\, who ended up playing a bunch of Dave Matthews and acoustic blues and who has always loved Django and the gypsy guitar sound.  I am mainly a hobbyist\, although I played a few acoustic gigs in college and out in LA a few years back.  Now all I listen to is jazz (Miles\, Sonny Rollins\, Django) and I spent time on the trumpet and tenor sax.  The guitar is my main instrument\, though\, in the sense that it is what I play best.  I currently do not own a gypsy style acoustic\, just a sentimental Alvarez acoustic-electric (5088CBK Fusion).  I'm looking for a \"best value\" gypsy guitar for under $1000 (less expensive the better) to learn on and just to play for at least 5 years (or maybe for a long time) and I've read of the forum that the DG-300 is as good as guitars 3x the price.\
\
4) So my question is:  am I better off thinking about this DG-300\, or rather the Cigano GJ-10 with the full setup from djangobooks?  I think they'd both end up at around the same price.  I recently played a Cigano GJ-10 and a DG-310 and there were things I liked about the Cigano for sure (although these guitars were not set up with the right strings and had stock bridges\, etc)--I liked the way the sound kind of leaped out from the guitar\, but the lower notes were a little harsh (strings?).  However\, I liked the smoothness of the 310--it seemed \"rounder\" or something\, but also sometimes a little muffled--the sound kind of just rolled out of the guitar rather than leaping off.  I didn't have a preference with regard to necks\, maybe the 310 pleased me a bit more\, but I liked the width of both.\
\
So I am definitely interested in your DG-300\, and I am also wondering if you have any thoughts about the above.  Since your reputation for the bridges on these guitars is so great\, I thought that you might have some quick feedback for me.\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian McCue\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bhmccue@gmail.com\">bhmccue@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-04 11:04:28"
16107,95,"Brian\,\
\
1: The case is a Golden Gate Deluxe case in Black. \
\
2: The Setup: I did a full set up including full fret level\, Custom Bridge\, Truss Adjust and Zero fret adjust. \
\
3: I can send pictures. I just have to take some and I'll post them. If I can I'll do it tomorrow.\
\
It's a way better guitar then a Cigano. I'm not just saying that because I'm selling the DG-300. There really is no contest between the two guitars in my opinion. The neck on the Cigano is very thin and hard to play and there is very little \"tone\". The Cigano is a fine guitar to learn on but when in comes to tone and playability  the DG-300 wins hands down. I have owned 2 DG-300s and worked on many Ciganos and have yet to play a Cigano that even comes close to the DG-300. \
\
I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow. By the way where do you live?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Hi\,\
\
I'm interested in this guitar\, and had a few questions:\
\
1) Can you describe the setup?  New bridge? etc.\
2) Can you send any pics?\
3) What kind of case?\
\
I am a guitar player of 15 years who learned on the Beatles\, grew through Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and playing electric blues\, who ended up playing a bunch of Dave Matthews and acoustic blues and who has always loved Django and the gypsy guitar sound.  I am mainly a hobbyist\, although I played a few acoustic gigs in college and out in LA a few years back.  Now all I listen to is jazz (Miles\, Sonny Rollins\, Django) and I spent time on the trumpet and tenor sax.  The guitar is my main instrument\, though\, in the sense that it is what I play best.  I currently do not own a gypsy style acoustic\, just a sentimental Alvarez acoustic-electric (5088CBK Fusion).  I'm looking for a \"best value\" gypsy guitar for under $1000 (less expensive the better) to learn on and just to play for at least 5 years (or maybe for a long time) and I've read of the forum that the DG-300 is as good as guitars 3x the price.\
\
4) So my question is:  am I better off thinking about this DG-300\, or rather the Cigano GJ-10 with the full setup from djangobooks?  I think they'd both end up at around the same price.  I recently played a Cigano GJ-10 and a DG-310 and there were things I liked about the Cigano for sure (although these guitars were not set up with the right strings and had stock bridges\, etc)--I liked the way the sound kind of leaped out from the guitar\, but the lower notes were a little harsh (strings?).  However\, I liked the smoothness of the 310--it seemed \"rounder\" or something\, but also sometimes a little muffled--the sound kind of just rolled out of the guitar rather than leaping off.  I didn't have a preference with regard to necks\, maybe the 310 pleased me a bit more\, but I liked the width of both.\
\
So I am definitely interested in your DG-300\, and I am also wondering if you have any thoughts about the above.  Since your reputation for the bridges on these guitars is so great\, I thought that you might have some quick feedback for me.\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian McCue\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bhmccue@gmail.com\">bhmccue@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-04 21:44:22"
16108,95,"Brian\,\
\
1: The case is a Golden Gate Deluxe case in Black. \
\
2: The Setup: I did a full set up including full fret level\, Custom Bridge\, Truss Adjust and Zero fret adjust. \
\
3: I can send pictures. I just have to take some and I'll post them. If I can I'll do it tomorrow.\
\
It's a way better guitar then a Cigano. I'm not just saying that because I'm selling the DG-300. There really is no contest between the two guitars in my opinion. The neck on the Cigano is very thin and hard to play and there is very little \"tone\". The Cigano is a fine guitar to learn on but when in comes to tone and playability  the DG-300 wins hands down. I have owned 2 DG-300s and worked on many Ciganos and have yet to play a Cigano that even comes close to the DG-300. \
\
I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow. By the way where do you live?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Hi\,\
\
I'm interested in this guitar\, and had a few questions:\
\
1) Can you describe the setup?  New bridge? etc.\
2) Can you send any pics?\
3) What kind of case?\
\
I am a guitar player of 15 years who learned on the Beatles\, grew through Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and playing electric blues\, who ended up playing a bunch of Dave Matthews and acoustic blues and who has always loved Django and the gypsy guitar sound.  I am mainly a hobbyist\, although I played a few acoustic gigs in college and out in LA a few years back.  Now all I listen to is jazz (Miles\, Sonny Rollins\, Django) and I spent time on the trumpet and tenor sax.  The guitar is my main instrument\, though\, in the sense that it is what I play best.  I currently do not own a gypsy style acoustic\, just a sentimental Alvarez acoustic-electric (5088CBK Fusion).  I'm looking for a \"best value\" gypsy guitar for under $1000 (less expensive the better) to learn on and just to play for at least 5 years (or maybe for a long time) and I've read of the forum that the DG-300 is as good as guitars 3x the price.\
\
4) So my question is:  am I better off thinking about this DG-300\, or rather the Cigano GJ-10 with the full setup from djangobooks?  I think they'd both end up at around the same price.  I recently played a Cigano GJ-10 and a DG-310 and there were things I liked about the Cigano for sure (although these guitars were not set up with the right strings and had stock bridges\, etc)--I liked the way the sound kind of leaped out from the guitar\, but the lower notes were a little harsh (strings?).  However\, I liked the smoothness of the 310--it seemed \"rounder\" or something\, but also sometimes a little muffled--the sound kind of just rolled out of the guitar rather than leaping off.  I didn't have a preference with regard to necks\, maybe the 310 pleased me a bit more\, but I liked the width of both.\
\
So I am definitely interested in your DG-300\, and I am also wondering if you have any thoughts about the above.  Since your reputation for the bridges on these guitars is so great\, I thought that you might have some quick feedback for me.\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian McCue\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bhmccue@gmail.com\">bhmccue@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-04 21:44:22"
16111,45,"Phil:\
\
That would be so nice. \
\
Wayne Nakamura\
9 Maybourne Ave\
Toronto\, Ontario\
Canada\
M1L 2V6\
\
I don't think I'm going to make it to DFNW. :-(\
\
Thanks in advance.",16111,"BBCode","2009-09-04 13:17:02"
16114,2264,"Josh\,\
\
Thanks for the details and your thoughts on the differences between the two guitars--I could kind of feel that the Gitane was of much higher quality but that it just wasn't set up correctly.  I live in Washington\, DC\, (two years now\, after one year in NY and one year in LA\, after grad school in NW Arkansas\, grew up in St. Louis).  There aren't too many places to try out gypsy guitars in DC.  I know there's a place north of Baltimore\, but I haven't made it up there\, and besides the guitars there are all $2000 and up--it would be nice to play them sometime to see what a really really good gypsy guitar sounds like\, but first I ought to learn the style better so I can appreciate what I am playing!  I played the Cigano and the other Gitane at a place called Guitar Gallery\, and it just felt like neither was really set up \"right.\"  However\, the Cigano definitely had a harshness that didn't sit well (and it is pretty ugly\, in my opinion).  I played some gypsy guitars a few years ago in LA in a shop near Santa Monica that had tons of acoustics\, and I remember liking the Jorgenson model.  I figure if I'm going to get a Cigano with the setup and case I'm already spending close to $600...so therefore your DG-300 is really an attractive price at $650.\
I appreciate your sending the pics--Thanks!\
\
-Brian\
\
P.S. Just curious\, what do you think of the Dell'Arte Music Link Pigalle (newer ones)?  There's one on ebay right now.",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-04 23:35:41"
16115,95,"I'm posting images now in the classified.",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-05 09:41:04"
16116,95,"I'm posting images now in the classified.",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-05 09:41:04"
16123,1737,"Hey\, do you still have this guitar?\
\
Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-05 19:15:00"
16125,2264,"Josh\,\
\
Looks good--is this guitar in like-new condition?  How old?  How much played?  Oh\, and why did you decide to sell?\
\
I'm really close to making my decision.  What are the payment options?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-05 10:30:54"
16128,95,"I've had it for a while but have not played it much. That is one reason I'm getting rid of it and why it's in such good condition. I have had it for about a year.\
As far as payment goes I can do paypal but would need to add in the service charge. And I'm open to check or money order.\
\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Josh\,\
\
Looks good--is this guitar in like-new condition?  How old?  How much played?  Oh\, and why did you decide to sell?\
\
I'm really close to making my decision.  What are the payment options?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian[/quote]",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-05 20:07:57"
16129,95,"I've had it for a while but have not played it much. That is one reason I'm getting rid of it and why it's in such good condition. I have had it for about a year.\
As far as payment goes I can do paypal but would need to add in the service charge. And I'm open to check or money order.\
\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Josh\,\
\
Looks good--is this guitar in like-new condition?  How old?  How much played?  Oh\, and why did you decide to sell?\
\
I'm really close to making my decision.  What are the payment options?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian[/quote]",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-05 20:07:57"
16133,95,"As of right now I no one has payed for it... but there are a few people I have been back and forth with for the past few days.",16133,"BBCode","2009-09-05 20:05:03"
16134,2200,"Yup.  I haven't pushed it because it's such a nice axe...",15996,"BBCode","2009-09-05 20:28:35"
16142,1459,"Josh\,\
Hey there. My friend and I stopped over to your house in Feb. '08 for a lesson. I'm coming down for DFNW and am interested in your Gitane\, if it's still available. Last Feb. while I was down in Tacoma for Wintergrass\, I traded Michael a Collins and now have a Dupont MD100. But I'm thinking it'd be nice to have something a little less valuable for traveling and for flying with. Let me know. I could maybe get you a down payment\, but it is only a couple weeks away.\
Thanks.\
Jon\
Anchorage\, AK",16142,"BBCode","2009-09-05 21:33:49"
16143,2264,"P.S.  Just saw this post about removable pick guards called Guitar Bra ([url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1384&highlight=pick+guard]viewtopic.php?t=1384&highlight=pick+guard[/url])\, so that answers that question from my previous message.\
\
Thanks\,\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-06 09:26:18"
16144,2264,"Josh\,\
\
I noticed there's no leather under the tailpiece--did you decide it wasn't necessary?  Is it something I ought to consider?  I understand that the saddle on this model raises the tailpiece off the top (preventing buzzing)\, but I've also read about the leather (or felt) protecting the wood from the metal where it attaches to the body.  Thoughts?\
\
Also\, I noticed that some of the Duponts in the store section of the website have clear pick-guards on them.  Is this advised?  I'm looking at my current acoustic\, and that pick-guard has some marks for sure.\
\
Finally\, how much would the total be including shipping to DC\, paying via PayPal (a percentage or flat $)?\
\
I can't thank you enough for your patience in answering all my questions...I'd just like to make sure of everything before I say \"yes\" (which is about 99% there).\
\
Thank you again\,\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-05 20:24:36"
16145,95,"I can put leather under the tail piece. I just hadn't done it yet. As for pick guards I don't like them so I don't put them on my own guitars. If you like them the removable kind you talked about it not a bad rout to take. \
\
Shipping is about $40 I think to DC but I won't know for sure until box it up and take it in. The online quote is close but not always 100%. If you give me your address with postal code I can get a petty close estimate on shipping.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Josh\,\
\
I noticed there's no leather under the tailpiece--did you decide it wasn't necessary?  Is it something I ought to consider?  I understand that the saddle on this model raises the tailpiece off the top (preventing buzzing)\, but I've also read about the leather (or felt) protecting the wood from the metal where it attaches to the body.  Thoughts?\
\
Also\, I noticed that some of the Duponts in the store section of the website have clear pick-guards on them.  Is this advised?  I'm looking at my current acoustic\, and that pick-guard has some marks for sure.\
\
Finally\, how much would the total be including shipping to DC\, paying via PayPal (a percentage or flat $)?\
\
I can't thank you enough for your patience in answering all my questions...I'd just like to make sure of everything before I say \"yes\" (which is about 99% there).\
\
Thank you again\,\
Brian[/quote]",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-06 13:54:55"
16146,95,"Ya man I still have it. You are one of three guys talking to me about it but no one has given me any money yet. I would like to get a full payment if possible but if your committed to buying it and paying me the remaining amount at DFNW I will take a partial payment to hold it. We can do paypal but then there is a percentage fee so if you send me a check that might be better  so I don't have to add the paypal fee in to the cost. If you can get me $300 and then give me the $360 and DFNW that will work for me. Just let me know.\
\
Cheers\, Josh",16146,"BBCode","2009-09-06 13:59:50"
16147,95,"I can put leather under the tail piece. I just hadn't done it yet. As for pick guards I don't like them so I don't put them on my own guitars. If you like them the removable kind you talked about it not a bad rout to take. \
\
Shipping is about $40 I think to DC but I won't know for sure until box it up and take it in. The online quote is close but not always 100%. If you give me your address with postal code I can get a petty close estimate on shipping.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Josh\,\
\
I noticed there's no leather under the tailpiece--did you decide it wasn't necessary?  Is it something I ought to consider?  I understand that the saddle on this model raises the tailpiece off the top (preventing buzzing)\, but I've also read about the leather (or felt) protecting the wood from the metal where it attaches to the body.  Thoughts?\
\
Also\, I noticed that some of the Duponts in the store section of the website have clear pick-guards on them.  Is this advised?  I'm looking at my current acoustic\, and that pick-guard has some marks for sure.\
\
Finally\, how much would the total be including shipping to DC\, paying via PayPal (a percentage or flat $)?\
\
I can't thank you enough for your patience in answering all my questions...I'd just like to make sure of everything before I say \"yes\" (which is about 99% there).\
\
Thank you again\,\
Brian[/quote]",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-06 13:54:55"
16149,2173,"I was brousing the Djangobooks forum and came upon your posts. Do you know of a source for Patanotte guitars in the states?\
\
Thanks",16149,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:09:31"
16150,2264,"Sounds good--I'll take it!  I'll just order the removable pick guard online unless you have some to throw in for $9 or whatever it is\, and yeah\, I'd definitely like the leather under the tail-piece--thanks.\
\
My shipping address is as follows:\
\
Brian McCue\
2120 Vermont Ave NW #505\
Washington\, DC 20001\
\
Who do you use for shipping?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-06 14:25:46"
16151,95,"Brian\,\
\
Okay I'll put the leather under tail piece. \
\
If can pay via paypal I can get the guitar off to you on Tuesday. I'll ship it Fedex as I have an account with them and use them for all U.S. shipping. I can't ship it tomorrow (Monday) as it's a holiday. \
\
My paypal account is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@fretobsesson.com\">josh@fretobsesson.com</a><!-- e --> \
deposit $690 and that will cover shipping and the percentage I have to pay for paypal.\
\
One side note and not to be pushy in any way... There is one other person that is very close to buying the guitar and I'll have to send it to the first person that pays. get back to me ASAP so I don't sell it out from under you.\
\
Cheers\,m\
Josh\
\
\
\
If you would like to call my cell number is: 253.208.4034\
\
\
\
 \
[quote=\"McQ\"]Sounds good--I'll take it!  I'll just order the removable pick guard online unless you have some to throw in for $9 or whatever it is\, and yeah\, I'd definitely like the leather under the tail-piece--thanks.\
\
My shipping address is as follows:\
\
Brian McCue\
2120 Vermont Ave NW #505\
Washington\, DC 20001\
\
Who do you use for shipping?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian[/quote]",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:33:01"
16152,95,"Brian\,\
\
Okay I'll put the leather under tail piece. \
\
If can pay via paypal I can get the guitar off to you on Tuesday. I'll ship it Fedex as I have an account with them and use them for all U.S. shipping. I can't ship it tomorrow (Monday) as it's a holiday. \
\
My paypal account is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@fretobsesson.com\">josh@fretobsesson.com</a><!-- e --> \
deposit $690 and that will cover shipping and the percentage I have to pay for paypal.\
\
One side note and not to be pushy in any way... There is one other person that is very close to buying the guitar and I'll have to send it to the first person that pays. get back to me ASAP so I don't sell it out from under you.\
\
Cheers\,m\
Josh\
\
\
\
If you would like to call my cell number is: 253.208.4034\
\
\
\
 \
[quote=\"McQ\"]Sounds good--I'll take it!  I'll just order the removable pick guard online unless you have some to throw in for $9 or whatever it is\, and yeah\, I'd definitely like the leather under the tail-piece--thanks.\
\
My shipping address is as follows:\
\
Brian McCue\
2120 Vermont Ave NW #505\
Washington\, DC 20001\
\
Who do you use for shipping?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian[/quote]",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:33:01"
16155,2264,"I'm prepared to pay right now.\
Can I proceed with payment?\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:35:18"
16156,95,"Brian\,\
\
I got the money. I'll send your guitar Tuesday and email you with the tracking information.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:54:49"
16157,95,"Brian\,\
\
I got the money. I'll send your guitar Tuesday and email you with the tracking information.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:54:49"
16158,95,"Hey there... Sorry but some one got the guitar about 5 mins ago. I'll let you know if I come across another before DFNW.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16146,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:56:45"
16162,2264,"Awesome--Thanks again!\
\
Are there any specs I should have for your set-up of this guitar so that if I eventually take it somewhere for repair or something I can duplicate your set-up--like action at 12th fret\, etc?\
\
-Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-06 17:00:54"
16163,2264,"Josh\,\
\
Since I'd like to make sure I take good care of the DG-300\, I was browsing guitar humidifiers and saw that the Oasis sound-hole gets pretty good reviews.  However\, some comments indicated that the neck and fretboard might not get the benefit since a case is pretty tight.  Other comments warned against using both a sound-hole and case humidifier\, since there could be too much relative humidity.  Since wwbw.com is having a 20% off deal right now\, the Oasis sound-hole humidifier plus hygrometer is like $36.00.  They also have a case humidifier/hygrometer combo for the same price.  Do you recommend one over the other?  (links below)\
\
Thank you\,\
Brian\
\
[url=http://www.wwbw.com/Oasis-OH1-Guitar-Humidifier-With-OH-2-Digital-Hygrometer-421667-i1396315.wwbw]http://www.wwbw.com/Oasis-OH1-Guitar-Hu ... 96315.wwbw[/url]\
\
[url=http://www.wwbw.com/Oasis-OH-6-Case-Humidifier-With-OH-2-Digital-Hygrometer-421669-i1396317.wwbw]http://www.wwbw.com/Oasis-OH-6-Case-Hum ... 96317.wwbw[/url]",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-06 18:22:36"
16164,95,"I have never used one for these guitars. When I have I just use a sponge in a zip lock bag. Works just as well.\
\
As for your earlier message. There really aren't any set up specs. I think the action is about 2mm or so at the 12th fret. I just keep adjusting until it feels right. Every guitar is different. This DG-300 is at a good hight for tone and playability. (Depending on what you are used to) but I did a full fret level and bridge as well as zero fret. I like the way it feels and sounds. I think you will too.",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-06 19:34:55"
16166,95,"I have never used one for these guitars. When I have I just use a sponge in a zip lock bag. Works just as well.\
\
As for your earlier message. There really aren't any set up specs. I think the action is about 2mm or so at the 12th fret. I just keep adjusting until it feels right. Every guitar is different. This DG-300 is at a good hight for tone and playability. (Depending on what you are used to) but I did a full fret level and bridge as well as zero fret. I like the way it feels and sounds. I think you will too.",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-06 19:34:55"
16168,1737,"if you can give me an idea of what the shipping will cost and how long it will take (the sooner the better)\, chances are I'll take the guitar.  Thank\,  Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-06 20:13:21"
16169,95,"Ya man I still have it. You are one of three guys talking to me about it but no one has given me any money yet. I would like to get a full payment if possible but if your committed to buying it and paying me the remaining amount at DFNW I will take a partial payment to hold it. We can do paypal but then there is a percentage fee so if you send me a check that might be better  so I don't have to add the paypal fee in to the cost. If you can get me $300 and then give me the $360 and DFNW that will work for me. Just let me know.\
\
Cheers\, Josh",16169,"BBCode","2009-09-06 13:59:50"
16170,95,"Hey there... Sorry but some one got the guitar about 5 mins ago. I'll let you know if I come across another before DFNW.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16169,"BBCode","2009-09-06 16:56:45"
16174,2200,"I'll cover shipping over 25 dollars.  So 750 + 25 and it's yours.\
\
References upon request.\
\
Tq",15996,"BBCode","2009-09-06 21:16:46"
16175,2264,"Cool--Thanks.\
\
-Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-06 19:47:11"
16176,1459,"No sweat. Yeah\, let me know.\
\
Jon",16142,"BBCode","2009-09-06 20:58:20"
16177,707,"Hi Jon - what is your personal email address please?\
\
 I want to send you a message.\
\
cheers\,\
\
 robin",16177,"BBCode","2009-09-07 00:26:19"
16178,45,"Rodolphe:\
\
I host a gypsy jazz jam Tues nights from 8:30 -12:00 at Dominion on Queen. \
500 Queen St East @ Sumach St. \
\
Half priced drinks and food\, if you play. \
\
contact me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Wayne Nakamura",16178,"BBCode","2009-09-07 07:37:51"
16179,2272,"Hello Carlm\,\
I would like to know if your 2004 Dupont MDC-50E is still available?\
\
Where are you located? I'm in Toronto.\
\
Thanks\
rod\
\
Please contact me here:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rodolphe.simeon@gmail.com\">rodolphe.simeon@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",16179,"BBCode","2009-09-06 19:37:49"
16182,1664,"Hi Michael\
\
Thanks for that\, I'd appreciate Barry's contact details. I'll be exclusively in SF and Portland\, but may be able to drive depending. Last time I was in the US I vastly underestimated distances. Comes from living on an island where the ocean is always 1 hour away.\
\
Kind regards\
Jason Just",16182,"BBCode","2009-09-07 14:03:54"
16186,45,"Rodolphe:\
\
I host a gypsy jazz jam Tues nights from 8:30 -12:00 at Dominion on Queen. \
500 Queen St East @ Sumach St. \
\
Half priced drinks and food\, if you play. \
\
contact me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Wayne Nakamura",16186,"BBCode","2009-09-07 07:37:51"
16188,707,"Hi Jon - what is your personal email address please?\
\
 I want to send you a message.\
\
cheers\,\
\
 robin",16188,"BBCode","2009-09-07 00:26:19"
16189,11,"Robin\,\
\
If you still need my email address  it is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jonthorwilliams@Yahoo.com\">jonthorwilliams@Yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->   OR\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangofan@gmail.com\">djangofan@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
-Jon",16177,"BBCode","2009-09-07 19:33:39"
16192,2264,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Does the DG-300 work with a standard acoustic (steel-string) capo\, or with a classical/flamenco capo?  I used to have a Kyser a while back\, but am now considering a Shubb.  It will mainly be for my Alvarez flat-top\, but I might also like to play around with it on the DG-300.\
\
Thanks!\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-07 12:55:35"
16193,95,"I think the neck might snap or Django will come back to life and slap you if you use a capo for gypsy jazz... Just giving you a hard time.... I think most any capo will work. I'll be shipping it out tomorrow.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Hi Josh\,\
\
Does the DG-300 work with a standard acoustic (steel-string) capo\, or with a classical/flamenco capo?  I used to have a Kyser a while back\, but am now considering a Shubb.  It will mainly be for my Alvarez flat-top\, but I might also like to play around with it on the DG-300.\
\
Thanks!\
Brian[/quote]",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-07 22:36:12"
16194,11,"Robin\,\
\
If you still need my email address  it is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jonthorwilliams@Yahoo.com\">jonthorwilliams@Yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->   OR\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djangofan@gmail.com\">djangofan@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
-Jon",16194,"BBCode","2009-09-07 19:33:39"
16195,1737,"Sounds good.  can I pay through paypal?\
\
Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-08 05:32:03"
16198,2200,"I don't have paypal and have no plans to do so.  I'm happy to give you refernces; I'm 64 and work for the State.  I'm an honest man.\
\
If this is too difficult\, let's forget it.  It's not worth the hassle to me.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Tq",15996,"BBCode","2009-09-08 06:04:49"
16199,1737,"No Problem. So how would you prefer to receive payment?  Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-08 06:38:14"
16200,95,"I think the neck might snap or Django will come back to life and slap you if you use a capo for gypsy jazz... Just giving you a hard time.... I think most any capo will work. I'll be shipping it out tomorrow.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh\
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[quote=\"McQ\"]Hi Josh\,\
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Does the DG-300 work with a standard acoustic (steel-string) capo\, or with a classical/flamenco capo?  I used to have a Kyser a while back\, but am now considering a Shubb.  It will mainly be for my Alvarez flat-top\, but I might also like to play around with it on the DG-300.\
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Thanks!\
Brian[/quote]",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-07 22:36:12"
16203,38,"Hi Jack\, \
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not sure if I ever thanked you for sending the transcriptions.  They are GREAT!\
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While i'm thinking about it\, there is a guitar\, Dupont 2004 d-hole maple for sale.  I've got the Shelley Park Encore that i'm slowly thinking of letting go and going with a Dupont.  Just can't make up my mind which way is the right way to go\, D versus oval.  \
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if you get a minute\, let me know your thoughts on that\,\
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thanks!\
David Keary",15053,"BBCode","2009-09-08 08:15:50"
16204,1737,"Is cheque okay?  I can put something in the mail today or tomorrow.  Just need an address.\
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Thanks\,  Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-08 08:43:53"
16205,1275,"Hi Greg\,\
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Thats my Patenotte on ebay.  Feel free to ask any questions.  \
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I have owned 6 patenottes (2 currently) and know a lot about them.\
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Thanks - Dean",16205,"BBCode","2009-09-08 10:27:19"
16211,431,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks for the reply and the offer! \
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What price do you think you could get for it?  Could you tell me what is the consignment rate again?\
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Best regards!\
Carl",16211,"BBCode","2009-09-08 11:52:28"
16214,2200,"A postal money order or bank check would be preferred.  If you send a personal check\, it will have to clear.  I'll pay the balance of shipping over 25 dollars.  I have a new JJ-300 tailpiece I'll include.\
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In many ways I prefer the Gitane to my new Manouche.  It's a great guitar for dirt cheap.\
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Tq\
Tom Quinn\
568 Santa Ynez Way\
Sacramento\, CA USA 95816\
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ph: 916 451 4312",15996,"BBCode","2009-09-08 12:01:24"
16216,38,"Hi Jack\, \
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not sure if I ever thanked you for sending the transcriptions.  They are GREAT!\
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While i'm thinking about it\, there is a guitar\, Dupont 2004 d-hole maple for sale.  I've got the Shelley Park Encore that i'm slowly thinking of letting go and going with a Dupont.  Just can't make up my mind which way is the right way to go\, D versus oval.  \
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if you get a minute\, let me know your thoughts on that\,\
\
thanks!\
David Keary",15054,"BBCode","2009-09-08 08:15:50"
16222,431,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks for the information.  Do you have any nice Favino style guitars in stock currently?\
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Best\,\
Carl",16211,"BBCode","2009-09-08 14:44:10"
16225,252,"I think the glitch is on my end - my in\, out & send boxes are at 100% and so it's likely that the server shaved off my excess in its nightly routine. I bulk deleted ... will try again\
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Bottom line\, 520 is a cool guitar - tone and mojo in large quantities - a little older and more fragile than 863 & different style than 863. 520 can't hang with 863 in a campfire showdown in terms of sheer bite\, but it has that soft-hand-feel-string-bendy thing and has a ton of old guitar mojo. I don't think I said this earlier\, but it has a solid mahog back & sides and is built with a Spanish heel\, both of which make me think it was a classical body finished as a modele jazz. This is not surprising given that it is a wartime guitar and I suppose it goes without saying that the wood vendor wasn't making regular deliveries. The soundboard is very nice wood so the makers were definitely working from existing stock. The guy probably just didn't have access to any nice veneers and as Selmer had all but stopped making classicals he probably said: \"Hey\, what about those classical bodies over there?\" Ah ingenuity.\
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Let's see if I can attach those vids now that I've deleted some stuff.\
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One is 520 with the second to the last proto I made of an early Selmer it is from studying two guitars in the 500s & one in the 600s. You can hear the age - a dry & almost classical lowend. The Proto sounds like a young colt by comparison but all in all - I was starting to get the tone by that time.\
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One is of a version of a later Selmer with that little cedar guitar for comparison just at the end. This one is based on studying 863\, some things from the Charle plan\, and conversations (email) with artists who own later Selmers and were nice enough to discuss them with me. I include it here because it sounds a lot like 863 and so 862 should sound a lot like it. It has that ballsy lead tone which is tough to put into words but easy to hear. I did it in Cedar - it has some effect but not as much as you'd probably think - it's still fairly representative of that sound.\
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Don't distribute the vids\, but they should give you a better view of the guitars. 520's tone is great. If I owned 863 (assuming 862 is like 863) I don't know - I would puzzle for days on end... reasons to trade... reasons not to trade... They're different guitars in so many ways. Old slinky boxy Selmer vs new punchy midrangy Selmer. When you hear people talk about the difference between early Selmers and late Selmers - here they are in bas relief. They are as different as Selmers can be - and yet have common tonal elements.",16225,"BBCode","2009-09-08 15:47:42"
16227,118,"Hi Phil\,\
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I don't have that one\, but let's let each other know if we run across it…I feel like I've seen it somewhere. \
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best\,\
Jack.",16227,"BBCode","2009-09-08 13:07:03"
16228,230,"Hey Jack - thanks much...I've asked a few of my other cohorts if they have it...will let you know. Also enjoying the recordings you sent me...the Landauer's recording is real nice stuff...also enjoying Les Garcias. I couldn't find any info re Les Garcias...do you have any info you can send?...is that Ninine Garcia?\
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cheers\
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Phil",15823,"BBCode","2009-09-08 16:54:14"
16231,2264,":) thanks",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-08 07:19:28"
16232,1201,"Hi Paul\,\
I noticed you're from Chicago. I am in Chicago\, too\, so I thought I would drop you a hello. I'm guessing your teacher is Alfonso\, is that correct? He's a good friend of mine. \
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I play hammered dulcimer. I used to play Irish stuff\, which is when I met Alfonse. For years he encouraged me to learn GJ\, but I didn't take him up on it until the last couple years. \
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Anyway\, I'm very much a beginner\, but always interested in others to jam with\, if you ever want to get together. I've appreciated reading your posts here. \
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Take care.\
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-Andy Young",16232,"BBCode","2009-09-08 17:00:15"
16233,2132,"Hi Andy - \
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Great to meet you - yep\, indeed\, Alfonso's my teacher\, just started studying with him - feel really lucky\, such an unbelievable player\, and to learn from him feels like an extraordinary gift.  \
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I'm also really new - actually\, before a couple months ago\, I hadn't picked up a guitar in over 30 years\, and only played open chords\, then\, etc. - so I'm definitely a baby\, again.  Awesome you play the hammer dulcimer - I'd imagine that would be a blast.  Also cool you play Irish music - my wife plays the bodhrán\, though she hasn't played sessions in a while.   Would love to hear your experience\, sounds really interesting and varied.  Did you play with Alfonso\, that how you met?\
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If you're up for jamming\, you bet\, I'm always up for it. My e-mail\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pksmith_morin1@msn.com\">pksmith_morin1@msn.com</a><!-- e -->\, or 773-404-8405\, either one is good. We live in Wrigleyville\, only nights that are a regular issue are Wed. and Thur.\, most other nights are good\, or Sunday days (Saturdays not good - my lad does a lot of stuff on Saturdays).  My work schedule is freelance\, so weekdays can also be arranged.    \
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Nice to meet you\, Andy\, will look forward to getting together.\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"dulcimist\"]Hi Paul\,\
I noticed you're from Chicago. I am in Chicago\, too\, so I thought I would drop you a hello. I'm guessing your teacher is Alfonso\, is that correct? He's a good friend of mine. \
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I play hammered dulcimer. I used to play Irish stuff\, which is when I met Alfonse. For years he encouraged me to learn GJ\, but I didn't take him up on it until the last couple years. \
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Anyway\, I'm very much a beginner\, but always interested in others to jam with\, if you ever want to get together. I've appreciated reading your posts here. \
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Take care.\
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-Andy Young[/quote]",16233,"BBCode","2009-09-08 17:43:36"
16239,118,"Hi David\,\
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I haven't heard enough duponts and parks to compare them…possibly the park will be a bit more \"modern\" sounding. Trust your ears and I'm sure you'll be happy!\
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Best\,\
Jack.",15056,"BBCode","2009-09-08 13:04:31"
16240,2264,"Hi Josh\,\
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If you were able to get the guitar shipped today\, do you have the tracking number?  I need to make sure what day it is supposed to arrive so I can make arrangements to be home.\
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Thanks!\
Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-08 18:04:56"
16241,95,"Yep I shipped it yesterday but didn't get home till supper late night. Your tracking number is: 468398210144042\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-09 08:25:20"
16242,95,"Yep I shipped it yesterday but didn't get home till supper late night. Your tracking number is: 468398210144042\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-09 08:25:20"
16245,2266,"Hello\,\
 I just posted a reply for the books about payment but didn't realize I could post privately. Sorry but I am new to the forum. Anyway I am interested in the Intermediate Jorgenson book if both DVD and cd are included and the Jazz Thesauraus by Jay Umble\, and possibly the Django transcription books. How can I arrange payment?\
 Thanks\,\
 JT",16245,"BBCode","2009-09-09 10:13:09"
16246,620,"Hi JT\,\
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Unfortunately\, both Jorgensons are gone by way of eBay. I'v also sold two of the Django transcriptions books\, Best of Django and Music of Django. I do still have the Jazz Thesaurus and the Jazz Masters Django transcriptions by Stan Ayeroff.\
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Yes\, I do take PayPal if you're still interested in any of them. Shipping cost may vary depending on the quantity (actually the weight). \
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Regards\,\
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Ben",16246,"BBCode","2009-09-09 10:59:44"
16249,2132,"Hi Chris - hope things are going well.  Already looking forward to next year.\
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Just checking - the \"aylward\" thread\, and Kevin's guitar...by \"typical clunky woofy\,\" you're talking about Gitanes\, generally\, yes?  \
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If so\, I know it's antsy\, but as much as I appreciate the sound of my DG-300\, it seems that no matter what I do\, I'm getting a lot of zany overtones and harmonics ringing out...have you seen Michael's 1950's era Sonora?   \
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[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6847[/url]\
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I've never heard of the make...know anything about these?\
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Saw you were on the Oh Lady Be Good thread...having fun with the colors involved...subbed G6 / B7/D#  Am7/D9 with  G/B / Bb° - Am7/D9...do you happen to know if this second progression is fairly standard?  I like the walk \"down.\"\
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Anyway\, cheers...\
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Paul",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-09 16:13:19"
16251,2264,"Thank you!\
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-Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-09 08:37:57"
16252,95,"It's a fun guitar. Have a blast playing it.\
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Josh",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-09 17:18:55"
16253,95,"It's a fun guitar. Have a blast playing it.\
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Josh",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-09 17:18:55"
16255,1986,"Hey Paul\,\
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Thanks for checking in.  I just made a shot of straight espresso.  Whoa!!\
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About the Aylward thread.  I do not know Bob Holo at all other than some of his posts.  I know he is a guitar builder and a true djangophile to say the least.  I am sure that he really knows his stuff he just seems a bit full of him self.  I have seen threads where he just will not let stuff go.  For him to be \"disturbed\" that someone would suggest that Saga is attempting to copy Kevin's Aylward just seems silly.  Especially when it is true.  It has been measured and specked out just like all the other artist models were.  I was just being a bit sarcastic and cracking a joke because I don't really care much if he is disturbed or not.  I just don't want a back and forth with him.  I was just posting what I know to be true.  Because Tele asked.\
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I think some of them are clunky and woofy.  That is not to say that they are still not a great buy for the money\, and a legit gypsy guitar.  That being said\, you most likely have one of the better ones.  I meant no harm.  The zany overtones are exactly what folks refer to as \"wetness.\"  It is really hard to kill them\, if not impossible.  I'm sure Bob could give you an ear full.  Just kidding!  :D My suggestion is to just try to play through them.  Like I said\, even my $2000 Anouman was a ring monster.   I wish I could help more.  I still believe that the replaced bridge did bring your guitar to life.  I also did not feel like it made the wetness worse.\
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I always play L B G bridge C6 C#Dim G6 G6 A7 A7 Am7 D7.  There may be more ways but this is the most common one.\
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Hey!  I think we are coming to Djangofest Chicago in October.  Maybe we can get together.\
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Chris",16255,"BBCode","2009-09-09 17:40:37"
16256,2132,"Hey Chris - some day\, we'll get a machine at home - I've loved espresso ever since my days at Berkeley\, 20+ years ago...\
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Yeah\, on Bob's comments\, I don't know enough about him but it sure felt to me like he came on like a tidal wave in response to what seemed to me anyway to be a legit thing - as you say\, an artist-model Gitane\, or Dupont doing a Selmer\, actually\, while we're at it - from what I can tell in this world\, that's what happens\, a fine design is emulated.  Reminds me of how lesser chefs act proprietary about their recipes....when it's all about execution\, care with fundamentals\, nothing else....:\
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Some examples from my former life - I do believe in it\, with just about everything....lose the ego\, big on simplicity\, rigorously pursued...\
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[img]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/pkphotodo/tuna.jpg[/img]\
[img]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/pkphotodo/lamb1.jpg[/img]\
[img]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/pkphotodo/halibut2resized.jpg[/img]\
[img]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/pkphotodo/oniontartresized.jpg[/img]\
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Anyway\, I was going to chime in on the thread but realized how quickly my ass would be flamed\, being a newb\, responding somewhat forcefully\, esp. when I know so little about Aylward's guitars\, Bob Holo\, and the rest. :lol: \
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That is fantastic you're coming down for the fest - Kellie and I are both planning to go both nights...give us a shout\, 773-404-8405.  When/where are you playing? \
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Hope I didn't convey my panties were in a lather about the Gitane - not that way at all\, I am really happy I got the bridge\, and thanks go to you and Scott for the work he did.  I do love the tonal improvement\, and just enjoy playing it a helluva lot more.\
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No\, just wanted to confirm that's what you were talking about\, Gitane's generally (or was wondering if you were talking about Aylwards\, possibly)\, because my meeting you and Scott has stayed in my mind as I start to play out the Gitane....as much as I like it very much\, I do hear the wetness\, and it's in both a lot of high overtones and rings\, low woof...basically\, while I'm aware that esp. for $511\, I got myself a steal on a fine\, playing instrument\, down the road I'd love like hell to be able to get a dry\, crunchy tone I've come to hear and admire.  \
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That's why I was wondering if you knew anything about the Sonora Michael is offering\, for $1000....part of me would just love to have an ancient D=hole\, and if it's what Hono Winterstein is playing on Bireli Lagrene's Live at Vienne\, I'm seriously intrigued....just watched the DVD again tonight\, as a matter of fact...love that concert.\
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Thanks on the bridge\, thing\, L B G.  Yep\, that's what Alfonso gave us as well\, but offered the alternate progession\, if we were comfortable with the basic line.  Only 4 of us in class\, I feel really comfortable with where I'm at\, as the 45-50 or so voicings I know now are pretty much at home\, so myself and another guy can actually have some fun laying down rhythm while Alfonso riffs.  Really am enjoying studying with him.  \
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Drop a line\, man\, when you come to town - we'd love to see you.\
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Cheers\, \
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Paul\
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[quote=\"Caravan GSE\"]Hey Paul\,\
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Thanks for checking in.  I just made a shot of straight espresso.  Whoa!!\
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About the Aylward thread.  I do not know Bob Holo at all other than some of his posts.  I know he is a guitar builder and a true djangophile to say the least.  I am sure that he really knows his stuff he just seems a bit full of him self.  I have seen threads where he just will not let stuff go.  For him to be \"disturbed\" that someone would suggest that Saga is attempting to copy Kevin's Aylward just seems silly.  Especially when it is true.  It has been measured and specked out just like all the other artist models were.  I was just being a bit sarcastic and cracking a joke because I don't really care much if he is disturbed or not.  I just don't want a back and forth with him.  I was just posting what I know to be true.  Because Tele asked.\
\
I think some of them are clunky and woofy.  That is not to say that they are still not a great buy for the money\, and a legit gypsy guitar.  That being said\, you most likely have one of the better ones.  I meant no harm.  The zany overtones are exactly what folks refer to as \"wetness.\"  It is really hard to kill them\, if not impossible.  I'm sure Bob could give you an ear full.  Just kidding!  :D My suggestion is to just try to play through them.  Like I said\, even my $2000 Anouman was a ring monster.   I wish I could help more.  I still believe that the replaced bridge did bring your guitar to life.  I also did not feel like it made the wetness worse.\
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I always play L B G bridge C6 C#Dim G6 G6 A7 A7 Am7 D7.  There may be more ways but this is the most common one.\
\
Hey!  I think we are coming to Djangofest Chicago in October.  Maybe we can get together.\
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Chris[/quote]",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-09 18:55:33"
16259,1986,"The food looks great!  I am hungry right now anyway.  My wife Alison\, My french Florian(French lefty guitarist from the fest) and I are staying at the Congress(I think) and going to the show both nights as well.  Maybe some day Alfonz will hire us for the show but for now I will be in the audience.  Looking forward to it!\
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As far as the Sonora goes.... I would RUN...far far away!!  Hono Schmono!!  Regardless of how \"rare\" or \"vintage\" that a Sonora is I would maybe pay 10% of that asking price.  It looks so cheep to me.  All the hardware is low end.  The workmanship is pretty low quality.  I have NEVER EVER in my life seen such poor quality spruce.  It may be cool to find at a Paris flea market for 50 Euros but $1000????  Woah!!!!!  Not for me.  I look at is as a comparison like saying that a 50's Martin D45 is worth $30\,000 so my Sears Silvertone archtop must be worth $1000.  NOT!!!  Am I coming across as opinionated?  I am kind of being over the top on purpose. \
 :D \
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My number is (608)217-2758.  We will be in town around 8:00 Friday. through the weekend.  Do you know if there is advanced ticket sales? Since we are from our of town I want to get them beforehand if possible.\
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See you soon!  \
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Chris",16255,"BBCode","2009-09-09 20:28:40"
16260,2132,"Thanks\, man.  There are things I miss about cooking\, but very few\, anymore - 17 hour days\, 7 day weeks\, never see our lad....no thanks.  But I've been cooking like that since I was about 12-13 or so\, so a lot of years of French cooking in my bones.  Now\, just want a caravan\, my fam\, the 2 labs\, and a guitar....lol (not far from the truth\, actually - my signature is literally a life-testament of purpose\, I guess).\
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Thanks on the Sonora thing....I am too new to be able to distinguish\, from pics\, anything.  I see a lot of vintage pieces\, look awfully tired\, to me - but know nothing about how they play.  That $36\,000 guitar Michael has for sale - already offered him as many lamb shanks to order as he'd like\, he didn't bite...:lol: \
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I see Alfonso tomorrow - I'll ask on the advance tickets\, and let you know.  I've not seen anything\, actually - so far\, all I can see playing are him\, Zaiti ensemble\, but don't see where else in town stuff is happening.  I'll do some digging and let you know.  Let's hook up!\
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Talk soon\, Chris.\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"Caravan GSE\"]The food looks great!  I am hungry right now anyway.  My wife Alison\, My french Florian(French lefty guitarist from the fest) and I are staying at the Congress(I think) and going to the show both nights as well.  Maybe some day Alfonz will hire us for the show but for now I will be in the audience.  Looking forward to it!\
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As far as the Sonora goes.... I would RUN...far far away!!  Hono Schmono!!  Regardless of how \"rare\" or \"vintage\" that a Sonora is I would maybe pay 10% of that asking price.  It looks so cheep to me.  All the hardware is low end.  The workmanship is pretty low quality.  I have NEVER EVER in my life seen such poor quality spruce.  It may be cool to find at a Paris flea market for 50 Euros but $1000????  Woah!!!!!  Not for me.  I look at is as a comparison like saying that a 50's Martin D45 is worth $30\,000 so my Sears Silvertone archtop must be worth $1000.  NOT!!!  Am I coming across as opinionated?  I am kind of being over the top on purpose. \
 :D \
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My number is (608)217-2758.  We will be in town around 8:00 Friday. through the weekend.  Do you know if there is advanced ticket sales? Since we are from our of town I want to get them beforehand if possible.\
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See you soon!  \
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Chris[/quote]",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-09 21:56:23"
16261,2132,"Hey Chris - \
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Read more from the thread - what is the deal here?  I had thought\, when I first read this\, that Gitane was doing it basically with the permission of Aylward - something like a spec program\, a la John Jorgenson (300-330)\, Dorado Schmitt (370)\, Stephane Wrembel (340)\, etc.\, with Aywlard working out a spec program for mass production\, and if so\, I thought that's cool - that's what craft does\, it passes on its developments.  Is that not the case?  If not\, this seems like a departure for them (meaning\, they always worked with artists\, not in spite of them\, without permission)\, and I guess while Bob Holo comes across as gruff\, I do hear some of what he's saying\, in terms of honoring Aylward's work.  Confused...do you know what the real deal is?\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"Caravan GSE\"]The food looks great!  I am hungry right now anyway.  My wife Alison\, My french Florian(French lefty guitarist from the fest) and I are staying at the Congress(I think) and going to the show both nights as well.  Maybe some day Alfonz will hire us for the show but for now I will be in the audience.  Looking forward to it!\
\
As far as the Sonora goes.... I would RUN...far far away!!  Hono Schmono!!  Regardless of how \"rare\" or \"vintage\" that a Sonora is I would maybe pay 10% of that asking price.  It looks so cheep to me.  All the hardware is low end.  The workmanship is pretty low quality.  I have NEVER EVER in my life seen such poor quality spruce.  It may be cool to find at a Paris flea market for 50 Euros but $1000????  Woah!!!!!  Not for me.  I look at is as a comparison like saying that a 50's Martin D45 is worth $30\,000 so my Sears Silvertone archtop must be worth $1000.  NOT!!!  Am I coming across as opinionated?  I am kind of being over the top on purpose. \
 :D \
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My number is (608)217-2758.  We will be in town around 8:00 Friday. through the weekend.  Do you know if there is advanced ticket sales? Since we are from our of town I want to get them beforehand if possible.\
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See you soon!  \
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Chris[/quote]",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-10 06:49:27"
16266,1986,"I posted again.",16255,"BBCode","2009-09-10 08:51:18"
16267,1986,"Rather than buying the Sonora\, you should check out my old guitar.\
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[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6415]http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6415[/url]\
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I'll cut you a deal\, and you won't be disappointed.\
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Also \
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I am in the process of having something crazy built.  It's a National Tricone cutaway baritone necked guitar.  \
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So this guitar:  [url=http://www.fite-evil.com/cutaway.jpg]http://www.fite-evil.com/cutaway.jpg[/url]\
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With this engraving pattern: [url=http://www.pinrepair.com/vgi/national/30_tricone-style3_3.jpg]http://www.pinrepair.com/vgi/national/3 ... yle3_3.jpg[/url]\
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and a long Baritone neck.  It's 27\" witch is close to the Macias Hommage I play at 26 5/8\"\
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I am still working out some specifics and will most likely make a deposit next week.  It has a 6 month build time though. :(   Another cool part of this process is that I am buying it directly through Bob Brozman!  He is referred to as \"Mr. National\".  You should check him out on youtube if you get a chance.  He is a master of bottle necked blues and traditional Hawaiian and Hawaiian jazz music.  I have a cool version of him playing Coquette on a national!  So COOL!\
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Chris",16255,"BBCode","2009-09-10 09:14:06"
16268,2132,"Thanks\, Chris - I wish to hell I had the cash\, but we don't.  Kellie's restaurant shut down and I'm in some shit paying for medical bills due to my back injury\, so I'm not going to be in the market for awhile.  I had thought $1000 might be doable\, if I could trade out my 300 for a decent price\, and cough the rest up - but not if the guitar was crap\, as you showed.  \
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Sorry\, man\, wish I could.  I saw your original announcement\, and I salivated\, as it's stunning and I know the care you put into it.  Sometime over the next year\, possibly\, is my hope.  Hope you move it soon.\
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Paul",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-10 09:28:19"
16270,563,"jason--\
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I got a note from Barry. His band have been in the recording studio this week\, and he said he would call or e-mail as soon as he can. In the meantime\, you might try him at the Hot Club of Philadelphia's website.\
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Michael",16270,"BBCode","2009-09-10 11:16:16"
16275,563,"Okay Jason\, here you go:\
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Contact Barry Warren at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e --> or on his Blackberry at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guitarist7@att.blackberry.net\">guitarist7@att.blackberry.net</a><!-- e -->. \
\
Barry's cell phone # is 215-380-2588.\
  \
Just tell him I sent you. Barry and I go back a ways. It was my Manouche that got him interested in them in the first place. I called him up and said\, \"You have to hear this guitar!\" Next thing I know\, he's become their U.S. distributor. \
\
If you have any trouble reaching him\, try me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mbauer1@comcast.net\">mbauer1@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->\, or call me at (856)983-3619 or (609)694-8554. \
\
Are you in the UK? Ireland? I had to ask since you mentioned being on an island. Have a great trip and if there is anything I can do to help you find a guitar\, please let me know.",16270,"BBCode","2009-09-10 17:42:23"
16285,1664,"Hi Michael\
\
Thanks for your help and the information\, I'll get on to Barry this weekend\, I appreciate it. With an endorsement like that it sounds very sound :)\
\
I'm actually a New Zealander\, so it is quite the trip. It will be my first sel-mac style guitar. I'm a guitar teacher here in the capital but finding sel-mac guitars is pretty rare\, as is Gypsy Jazz.\
\
One of the tutors at the university here has a Vielle Reserve\, but that's the closest I've had to even hearing one. It was in tandem with a Gitane by one of the other guitar tutors and you could really hear a stark difference.\
\
Kind regards\
Jason",16182,"BBCode","2009-09-10 19:36:20"
16287,563,"New Zealand! Well\, that's a hike! Too bad you aren't hitting the East Coast. I have a pretty good collection of guitars to try\, plus Jacques Mazzoleni\, of Gypsy Guitars.com lives not too far from here. Lot's of GJ guitars to try in this part of the world. Plus great players to hear. On the other hand\, Oregon is a great place and Portland has lots of GJ! I'm sure there are music shops that sell GJ guitars in Portland\, and there are usually a few in the stores in Covallis (although just Sagas). \
\
Let me know if you have any problems. I told Barry about you\, so I hope he kind find a Manouche in Portland for you to try.\
\
Michael",16270,"BBCode","2009-09-10 20:12:17"
16290,2132,"Chris\, I spaced asking Alfonso tonight about the fest stuff - afraid my ass was getting kicked on some new chords and arpeggios\, and a new tune I've been wanting to work on\, Si Tu Savais\, stuff that is unfamiliar to me...sorry\, meant to do that and get back to you with what I found out.  Seems bizarre that there isn't some kind of main site for the fest\, generally\, with info\, esp. as it starts up so soon.  \
\
Anyway\, once I find something out I'll get in touch.\
\
Ciao\, \
\
\
Paul",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-10 22:04:23"
16296,1986,"No Sweat.  He has in years past posted a poster w' details.  Lets stay in touch.  Good luck with the new chords.\
\
Christo",16255,"BBCode","2009-09-11 00:30:30"
16297,1489,"So did you ever get around to doing any of those recordings? If you still want me for some playing let me know. Always a pleasure to play with you.\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14614,"BBCode","2009-09-11 05:26:23"
16299,2132,"Hey Chris - As soon as I have something\, I'll get in touch.  Look forward to seeing you again.\
\
Paul\
\
[quote=\"Caravan GSE\"]No Sweat.  He has in years past posted a poster w' details.  Lets stay in touch.  Good luck with the new chords.\
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Christo[/quote]",16249,"BBCode","2009-09-11 06:34:13"
16300,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thanks for sending me the information about the Favino style guitars you have currently.  If the Dupont Busato is the same one you had a few months ago\, I am very suprised that it has not sold yet.  Do the Busato Duponts have that Favino nasal bark?  \
\
The Macias Dell'Arte model is intriging.  Does it sound and play similar to the regular oval hole Hommages?  \
\
I need to think more about these 2 guitars.\
\
I'd like to be able to net $2800 after the consignment fees on the Dupont\, which means a sale price of $3500.  Do you think this price is reasonable?\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",16211,"BBCode","2009-09-10 23:13:40"
16306,155,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I'm gonna miss DFNW this year :cry: . I have a week long backpacking trip in the high Sierra :D .  I hope to be back in Langley next year.  How are guitar sales? Between my Dupont and my Favino\, I think I am set with Selmacs for life (lucky me). It is a good thing you are building guitars for others who are no so lucky.\
\
Tomorrow night I am playing with Doug Martin in San Francisco. He has a new AJL that I was unimpressed with. That thing can't be used with a Stimer. Not enough neck angle or fingerboard wood.\
\
Life is good.  Too bad about those seats we had last year. :lol: \
\
Hope you are doing great!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",16306,"BBCode","2009-09-10 23:22:49"
16307,2264,"I can't wait!  I'll let you know once I've received it.  I've been practicing Gypsy Picking with the Wegen 3.5 on my current acoustic-electric.  The rest stroke does make things easier (more efficient)\, although the broken wrist position is still a little confusing.  It seems that the wrist position dictates how one holds the pick\, or that the pick position determines the wrist--I haven't decided which :)  In any case\, my wrist flattens out pretty quickly\, which makes me consider if I've got the pick correct.\
\
You know\, I'm coming from .68 mm Dunlop picks\, so the idea that the fingers allow the \"give\" when the pick hits the string is definitely foreign to me.  So I either make contact too firmly (losing speed and resulting in flat wrist) or too loosely (losing volume but keeping bent wrist) right now.  But I always remember \"nothing is difficult\, only unfamiliar.\"  And I'm trying to keep over-thinking it in balance with just playing without regard to technique.  I probably should look up a gypsy jazz teacher in the area to see that I'm building the proper foundation in the technique.  I've heard of a Tom Mitchell\, and that he had the opportunity to learn from Fapy Lafertin.  Probably worth an email.\
\
Rambling.  \
\
Anyway\, I'm really curious to hear/feel the difference with the technique between the acoustic-electric compared with the DG-300.\
\
-Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-10 11:26:33"
16308,95,"Don't over think it. Just play and play what you hear. The technique will come in time. It's not something you can read about or see and then do. It just takes doing it and doing it allot. Things that seem hard now will be easy in a year and you will have a whole new set of hurtles. Just keep with it and don't give up. This style will allow you to grow in all other styles if you take the time. As they say \"the first 30 years is a hardest.\"\
\
Your going to make some huge leaps with the guitar. It really does make a huge difference when learning. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-11 23:17:32"
16310,1833,"&#945;&#965;&#964;&#959; &#964;&#959; cd elega..... :lol: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6791]viewtopic.php?t=6791[/url]",16310,"BBCode","2009-09-11 23:37:51"
16313,155,"Hi Bob\,\
\
The MP3 was unplayable. E-mail a clean mp3 to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marcsschwartz@yahoo.com\">marcsschwartz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->. I'll listen and let you know. \
\
I thought George's Selmer oval hole was good but not $30k plus good. His Selmer D hole is a very strong guitar...I'm glad he is keeping that one. His Favino (not the shitty one that Michael is now selling\, but the good one that Tommy Davy now owns) sounded lousy when George owned it\, but now sounds great under Tommy's stewardship (the difference is setup...and what a difference that makes\, eh?).\
\
Your goal is worthy. As a Gypsy jazz lifer (who still likes skinny necks!!!)\, I think it is important to establish proper lutherie of Selmacs here in North America.  Michael Dunn\, Bernie Lehman and Shelly Park all make fine guitars...but they are not proper Selmacs. John Kinnard and Michael Collins also make a fine guitar from time to time (and some real dogs as well) but cannot make a real Selmac. So the task is left to you.\
\
I'll let you know about the mp3 after I have recieved it.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",16306,"BBCode","2009-09-12 01:52:34"
16315,2196,"Michael\,\
I've just put an order for a Cigano. Please be sure that it is shipped via ORDINARY MAIL as you told me before.\
\
Many thanks.\
\
Adrian.",15309,"BBCode","2009-09-12 08:41:20"
16316,95,"Don't over think it. Just play and play what you hear. The technique will come in time. It's not something you can read about or see and then do. It just takes doing it and doing it allot. Things that seem hard now will be easy in a year and you will have a whole new set of hurtles. Just keep with it and don't give up. This style will allow you to grow in all other styles if you take the time. As they say \"the first 30 years is a hardest.\"\
\
Your going to make some huge leaps with the guitar. It really does make a huge difference when learning. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-11 23:17:32"
16317,1737,"Hey\, \
\
I'm sorry to say\, I'll probably pass on the JJ300.  it seems Michael has convinced me to spend more and get one of the new Manouches brought in by Dell Arte.  Is that what you have? How do you like it?\
\
Thanks again\, \
\
Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-12 09:40:28"
16320,1713,"",16320,"BBCode","2009-09-12 10:45:11"
16321,2200,"I'll sell you mine for what I paid for it $1150.  It is absolutely new with a new set of good strings.",15996,"BBCode","2009-09-12 10:22:18"
16322,1737,"Thats too bad\, if i had known\, Michael shipped his to me yesterday.  Why would you sell? not a fan?\
\
Ian",15993,"BBCode","2009-09-12 10:55:44"
16323,9,"ok\, will do!\
\
'm",15296,"BBCode","2009-09-12 11:29:47"
16327,2200,"The DG-300 is a much easier guitar to play and feels higher quality.  The Manouche is loud but the action is higher than I like.  I'm not wild about the five-piece neck and I hate its shape.  It's a nice guitar I guess\, and Michael is a good guy\, but I need to sell one guitar and I think the brazilian rosewood 300 is a nicer guitar for what I want.\
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Whichever one sells first\, I'll keep the other.",15996,"BBCode","2009-09-12 12:26:18"
16329,1489,"Hey Jack\,\
\
just dropping by to say howdy",14617,"BBCode","2009-08-04 12:21:57"
16330,1489,"So did you ever get around to doing any of those recordings? If you still want me for some playing let me know. Always a pleasure to play with you.\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",14617,"BBCode","2009-09-11 05:26:23"
16331,337,"Hey man. Yeah I have had to put those on the back burner for a little while. Been doing some work playing rhythm for Jason Anick. We've been working on a demo\, and I have been practicing hard for that. I hope you're doing well. Yeah the Jack Soref trio/quartet stuff is definitely gonna happen at some point. There's a possibility of doing a gig and workshop thing in Saratoga NY with Jason in the future\, if you're interested. Anyway\, it'll be great to see all you guys at the Brooklyn fest. Keep in touch\, it'd be nice if I can find the time to spend a weekend in your guys's neck of the woods\, and catch up.\
\
best\,\
Jack",14614,"BBCode","2009-09-13 08:24:43"
16332,1651,"I wasn't in the market for an amplifier\, but now I am.. \
\
Thanks for any info\,\
Billy Howell",16332,"BBCode","2009-09-13 12:16:45"
16333,1651,"I wasn't in the market for an amplifier\, but now I am.. \
\
Thanks for any info\,\
Billy Howell",16333,"BBCode","2009-09-13 12:16:45"
16334,555,"Billy\,\
Yes the Tweed Deluxe is available.\
Let me know if I can answer any questions you might have.\
Thanks\,\
Rory",16332,"BBCode","2009-09-13 12:25:05"
16335,555,"Billy\,\
Yes the Tweed Deluxe is available.\
Let me know if I can answer any questions you might have.\
Thanks\,\
Rory",16335,"BBCode","2009-09-13 12:25:05"
16336,1651,"I think i saw your ad a few days ago on the jazz guitar forum..  I thought... hmm... too bad i don't need an amp... but... strange thing... now I'm in need of an amp.\
\
I wasn't looking to purchase anything in the near future so I have no funds reserved for this transaction.. It might take a while for me to come up with the capitol..\
\
how much are you looking to get for the amp... Why are you selling it for less than what one would pay for a reissue?  just curious. \
\
I d 5 solo jazz gigs a week\, and recently decided to make the switch from acoustic to an electric archtop guitar.  So... hence\, needing a decent amplifier that will handle the archtop nicely... \
\
Billy",16332,"BBCode","2009-09-13 13:06:06"
16337,1651,"I think i saw your ad a few days ago on the jazz guitar forum..  I thought... hmm... too bad i don't need an amp... but... strange thing... now I'm in need of an amp.\
\
I wasn't looking to purchase anything in the near future so I have no funds reserved for this transaction.. It might take a while for me to come up with the capitol..\
\
how much are you looking to get for the amp... Why are you selling it for less than what one would pay for a reissue?  just curious. \
\
I d 5 solo jazz gigs a week\, and recently decided to make the switch from acoustic to an electric archtop guitar.  So... hence\, needing a decent amplifier that will handle the archtop nicely... \
\
Billy",16333,"BBCode","2009-09-13 13:06:06"
16338,555,"Billy\,\
I'm looking to get $1500.00. I originally started at $2400 based on what local vintage shops told me and what I gleaned off of the internet. But not much response so I kept lowering to $1500\, a price that I thought would be attractive but below which I wouldn't go (I wanted to sell it not give it away). I'm asking less than the reissue because I want to move some gear and there are people who feel more confident purchasing something like the reissue because it is new and warrantied. I can tell you\, though\, that the richness and depth of the tone of the originals is much better than the R.I.s. As an electric archtop player you are probably already aware that a Tweed deluxe was the \"house amp\" at Rudy Van Gelder's studio so the tone you hear from Grant Green\, early Wes\, early Kenny Burrell and all of the Blue Note Records guitar players was the sound of this model. Wes\, in particular\, reportedly loved that amp. Bottom line is this is one sweet sounding amp. \
Keep me posted.\
Thanks again\,\
Rory",16332,"BBCode","2009-09-13 13:27:31"
16339,1833,"&#945;&#965;&#964;&#959; &#964;&#959; cd elega..... :lol: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6791]viewtopic.php?t=6791[/url]",16339,"BBCode","2009-09-11 23:37:51"
16340,555,"Billy\,\
I'm looking to get $1500.00. I originally started at $2400 based on what local vintage shops told me and what I gleaned off of the internet. But not much response so I kept lowering to $1500\, a price that I thought would be attractive but below which I wouldn't go (I wanted to sell it not give it away). I'm asking less than the reissue because I want to move some gear and there are people who feel more confident purchasing something like the reissue because it is new and warrantied. I can tell you\, though\, that the richness and depth of the tone of the originals is much better than the R.I.s. As an electric archtop player you are probably already aware that a Tweed deluxe was the \"house amp\" at Rudy Van Gelder's studio so the tone you hear from Grant Green\, early Wes\, early Kenny Burrell and all of the Blue Note Records guitar players was the sound of this model. Wes\, in particular\, reportedly loved that amp. Bottom line is this is one sweet sounding amp. \
Keep me posted.\
Thanks again\,\
Rory",16335,"BBCode","2009-09-13 13:27:31"
16341,1651,"One reason it might not be going for what the vintage shop thinks it should is that it's basically a few parts away from being a totally new kit amplifier.  Most of the people in the vintage amp market are CRAZY about everything being original...\
\
which is rather strange to those that play music..\
\
As a player\, I understand the importance of having a working amplifier.... especially one with mojo...\
\
anyways... Like I said\, i'm no where near having the funds for the amp.\
\
Hopefully one day soon I can.\
\
billy",16332,"BBCode","2009-09-14 07:13:56"
16342,1651,"One reason it might not be going for what the vintage shop thinks it should is that it's basically a few parts away from being a totally new kit amplifier.  Most of the people in the vintage amp market are CRAZY about everything being original...\
\
which is rather strange to those that play music..\
\
As a player\, I understand the importance of having a working amplifier.... especially one with mojo...\
\
anyways... Like I said\, i'm no where near having the funds for the amp.\
\
Hopefully one day soon I can.\
\
billy",16333,"BBCode","2009-09-14 07:13:56"
16344,2002,"Hallo Korat\,\
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dank je voor de info\
waar moet ik deze gitaar plaatsen ik bedoel denk er ook evt aan om een Cigano GJ10 te kopen met wat veranderingen ben ik daar beter mee af of\
is die rodriguez beter(uiterraard  koop ik hm   niet ongezien) maar wil eerst  ea over deze gitaar weten voor ik daar heen rijdt\
ben overigens een beginnende GJ speler\
\
groeten en alvast bedankt\
\
Albert",16344,"BBCode","2009-09-14 23:53:23"
16345,1713,"Hello Korat\,\
I read your post on the Rodriguez and would be interested in your opinion on them.  I've also seen a model C for sale\, I don't think these are quite as fancy as the Model E (I think that's the one I see listed at Palm Guitars in Amsterdam)\, but would be interested in any thoughts/experiences you've had with them.\
Many thanks\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",16345,"BBCode","2009-09-15 02:29:09"
16347,302,"Hi Bob  -  \
                    I want to try and polish the top of this old D-500 with the #7 classic mirror glaze you mentioned. and wanted to know what type of cleaner to use to remove all the old wax.  I put a wax of Carnauba (sp?)\, beeswax and orange oil on it.\
                    Any recommendation appreciated!\
                    Hope everything good with you!\
                    Rocky",16347,"BBCode","2009-09-14 16:50:14"
16348,2002,"Hallo Korat\,\
\
dank je voor de info\
waar moet ik deze gitaar plaatsen ik bedoel denk er ook evt aan om een Cigano GJ10 te kopen met wat veranderingen ben ik daar beter mee af of\
is die rodriguez beter(uiterraard  koop ik hm   niet ongezien) maar wil eerst  ea over deze gitaar weten voor ik daar heen rijdt\
ben overigens een beginnende GJ speler\
\
groeten en alvast bedankt\
\
Albert",16348,"BBCode","2009-09-14 23:53:23"
16354,1260,"Hi Albert.\
\
Het geluid van mijn gitaar is erg goed\, en buitengewoon hard. Er is voor anderen bijna niet tegen op te spelen.\
\
Een vriend van mij het nodige van hout weet beweert dat dit doodgewoon erg goed is. Hij is ook te spreken over de wijze waarop het is verwerkt.\
Gewoon keurig gedaan.\
\
Echter:\
De hals lijkt niet op die van een 'echte' GJ. Heeft veel meer weg van een klassieke gitaar en is ERG dik\, te dik voor een beginner vind ik.\
De mensuur van dit model gitaren is sowieso groter\, je moet dus grotere spreidingen maken. De maat van de hals maakt dat je nog grotere spreidingen moet maken. Daar krijg je pijnlijke handen van.\
Tenzij je erg grote handen hebt is dit echt een probleem.\
\
De gitaar is wat groter dan een regelrechte Selmer kopie\, past dus niet in een standaard GJ koffer. Met wat wringen lukt het wel\, maar dit soort instrumenten heeft een bol bovenblad en dat druk je dan in. Op termijn verwoest dit het bovenblad. Dat is nooit echt meer goed te krijgen.\
\
De fretten op mijn exemplaar zijn erg dun. Zo dun dat ze de snaren binnen een week wegvreten. en dan bedoel ik dat ze lettelijk door de windingen heen zijn.\
\
De mechanieken bleken aan te lopen. Dat merkte ik pas toen ik snaren ging vervangen. Bij het stemmen heb je er geen last van..\
\
Mijn gitaar heeft een heel laag serienummer (onder de 100).\
Het kan zijn dat ze een en ander later hebben aangepast.\
\
Ik heb (net als jij nu van plan bent) deze gitaar gekocht toen ik met GJ begon en wel op basis van het mooie geluid.\
Maar\, je voelt hem denk ik al wel aankomen\, als je begint met GJ raad ik je op basis van mijn eigen ervaringen deze gitaar af. Ik speel er zelf ook niet meer op.\
\
Ik kan niets zeggen over een Cigano\, want die ken ik niet.\
Heb wel eens op een Aria gespeeld. Dat is (helaas) ook een afrader.\
\
M Vr Gr\
Fred",16344,"BBCode","2009-09-15 06:38:57"
16355,38,"Hi Carl\,\
\
If you have any other photos\, please forward to me when you can at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I am interested and if possible would like to talk to you about it.  here's my cell phone\,\
\
Thanks!\
David\
601-540-3518",12316,"BBCode","2009-09-15 06:38:35"
16356,38,"Hi Carl\,\
\
If you have any other photos\, please forward to me when you can at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I am interested and if possible would like to talk to you about it.  here's my cell phone\,\
\
Thanks!\
David\
601-540-3518",12316,"BBCode","2009-09-15 06:37:11"
16359,431,"Hi David\,\
\
Thanks for the interest in the Dupont.  I'll forward some additional pictures to you.  Is there any particular shot that you would like to see?\
\
I'll also call later to discuss the guitar with you.\
\
Best regards!\
Carl",15840,"BBCode","2009-09-15 07:00:51"
16361,1260,"Hi Albert.\
\
Het geluid van mijn gitaar is erg goed\, en buitengewoon hard. Er is voor anderen bijna niet tegen op te spelen.\
\
Een vriend van mij het nodige van hout weet beweert dat dit doodgewoon erg goed is. Hij is ook te spreken over de wijze waarop het is verwerkt.\
Gewoon keurig gedaan.\
\
Echter:\
De hals lijkt niet op die van een 'echte' GJ. Heeft veel meer weg van een klassieke gitaar en is ERG dik\, te dik voor een beginner vind ik.\
De mensuur van dit model gitaren is sowieso groter\, je moet dus grotere spreidingen maken. De maat van de hals maakt dat je nog grotere spreidingen moet maken. Daar krijg je pijnlijke handen van.\
Tenzij je erg grote handen hebt is dit echt een probleem.\
\
De gitaar is wat groter dan een regelrechte Selmer kopie\, past dus niet in een standaard GJ koffer. Met wat wringen lukt het wel\, maar dit soort instrumenten heeft een bol bovenblad en dat druk je dan in. Op termijn verwoest dit het bovenblad. Dat is nooit echt meer goed te krijgen.\
\
De fretten op mijn exemplaar zijn erg dun. Zo dun dat ze de snaren binnen een week wegvreten. en dan bedoel ik dat ze lettelijk door de windingen heen zijn.\
\
De mechanieken bleken aan te lopen. Dat merkte ik pas toen ik snaren ging vervangen. Bij het stemmen heb je er geen last van..\
\
Mijn gitaar heeft een heel laag serienummer (onder de 100).\
Het kan zijn dat ze een en ander later hebben aangepast.\
\
Ik heb (net als jij nu van plan bent) deze gitaar gekocht toen ik met GJ begon en wel op basis van het mooie geluid.\
Maar\, je voelt hem denk ik al wel aankomen\, als je begint met GJ raad ik je op basis van mijn eigen ervaringen deze gitaar af. Ik speel er zelf ook niet meer op.\
\
Ik kan niets zeggen over een Cigano\, want die ken ik niet.\
Heb wel eens op een Aria gespeeld. Dat is (helaas) ook een afrader.\
\
M Vr Gr\
Fred",16361,"BBCode","2009-09-15 06:38:57"
16362,2002,"Hallo Fred\,\
\
dank je voor de zeer nuttige info hier heb ik wat aan aangezien ik niet over 1 nacht ijs wil gaan en gelijk iets wil kopen waar ik niet binne hele korte tijd spijt van krijg omdat het me toch niet ligt. de voor de hand liggende vraag op de man af is wat vindt jij een beginners gitaar voor GJ liefst ook nog 1 waar je voorlopig mee vooruit kan uiterraard begrijp ik dat het een persoonlijk verhaal is\
\
groeten \
\
Albert",16344,"BBCode","2009-09-15 07:37:01"
16363,38,"thanks Carl\,\
\
no particular shot\, it looks really nice from what you have on the forum.\
\
i'm very interested in your thoughts on the sound\, projection\, etc.  Did you play lead on it or more rhythm?  My band leader and I trade off on lead and rhythm and I'm looking for a guitar that will project and have the gypsy sound.  I am playing a Shelley Park Encore.  It's a beautiful guitar but I can't get the sound out of it I want.\
\
John Jorgenson suggested that I raise the action but I'm not sure how much I can go without it being uncomfortable or having to spend some time getting use to it\, etc.\
\
thanks\,\
david",12316,"BBCode","2009-09-15 07:18:49"
16364,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
That Hahl is a beautiful instrument!  Thanks for sending the link.  I tend to favor the larger body style instruments\, but the Hahl has me reconsidering!  You have a lot of very nice gypsy guitars in stock.\
\
Best regards!\
Carl",16211,"BBCode","2009-09-15 06:57:08"
16367,126,"Got the book about a week ago. Thanks.\
\
Mike",15934,"BBCode","2009-09-15 04:18:44"
16368,1260,"Hi Mark.\
\
Soundwise they are VERY loud. They have what i call a 'woody' sound.\
(I find e.g. the maple Gitanes to have a 'metal' sound.)\
Sound however is subjective.\
\
The body is thicker than a standard Selmer copy\, I suspect it to be some sort of mix between a Selmer and a Favino.\
This implies the guitar does not fit in a standard GJ guitar case.\
\
The neck is not what you expect of a GJ guitar.\
Very bulky\, reminds me more of a classical guitar. \
Frets are on the thin side. Too thin in my opinion\, as this tends to wear down the strings very fast.\
I use 1 set per week on this one\, compered to 1 set per 8 weeks on my Gitane DG 340.\
\
The wood quality is excellent compared to what they charge for the guitar.\
However\, the hardware is not very good. Not BAD\, but not very good either\,\
On my guitar the tuners were not fitted up to par.\
\
I would not recommend this instrument to a starter in the GJ style\, mostly because of the very\, very bulky neck.\
\
Kind regards\
Fred",16368,"BBCode","2009-09-15 06:00:58"
16370,1713,"Hi Fred\,\
\
Thank you so much for your thoughts on the Rodriguez\, it's very difficult to find anyone here in the states who has played one.  I did have one follow up question.  When you describe the tone as woody\, would you say there is a lot of reverb in the sound like on a flat top\, or are the tones still distinct with pretty quick decay like on an archtop?  The volume is a big plus for me\, the neck not an issue.  Looking for a rhythm guitar that will cut clearly.  Thanks for your help.\
Best regards\,\
Mark",16370,"BBCode","2009-09-15 08:48:31"
16373,2002,"Hallo Fred\,\
\
dank je voor de zeer nuttige info hier heb ik wat aan aangezien ik niet over 1 nacht ijs wil gaan en gelijk iets wil kopen waar ik niet binne hele korte tijd spijt van krijg omdat het me toch niet ligt. de voor de hand liggende vraag op de man af is wat vindt jij een beginners gitaar voor GJ liefst ook nog 1 waar je voorlopig mee vooruit kan uiterraard begrijp ik dat het een persoonlijk verhaal is\
\
groeten \
\
Albert",16348,"BBCode","2009-09-15 07:37:01"
16374,1260,"Hi Albert.\
\
Helaas is een redelijke Gj gitaar waar je een tijdje mee vooruit kunt niet echt goedkoop.\
Je zit nieuw al snel aan de 700-800 Euri.\
De DG 255 van Gitane is een leuke starter.\
Wel eerst uitproberen. De hals staat namelijk vrij recht op de kast\, en daar moet je van houden.\
Het schijnt dat de recentste exemplaren een hals hebben die wat verder naar achteren staat\, wat het speelcomfort naar mijn mening ten goede komt.\
Ook een Pattenotte is niet slecht. Heeft wel vrij veel midrange.\
\
Mocht je echt maar 1 keer iets willen kopen dan is naar mijn mening\
de DG 300 van Gitane (John Jorgensen) echt de moeite waard om eens te bespelen. (Helaas wel wat duurder).\
(Voor de goede orde: ik heb zelf geen DG 300 maar een 340)\
\
Andere merken met redelijk geprijsde modellen kan ik niets over zeggen\, want je komt deze instrumenten nauwelijks tegen.\
\
De enige winkel waarvan ik weet dat er een aantal GJ gitaren staan is Palm Guitars in Amsterdam.\
Misschien de moeite waard om er een leuk dagje uit van te maken.\
Kun je zowel een Cigano\, Gitane\, Pattenotte als een Rodriquez zelf vergelijken\, die staan er namelijk normaliter allemaal.\
Bel wel even om te informeren\, anders ga je misschien voor niets.\
Palm heeft een nadeel: hij is niet geneigd korting te geven\, iets wat bij de meeste andere muziekwinkels na wat aandringen meestal wel lukt.\
\
M vr gr\
Fred",16344,"BBCode","2009-09-15 09:24:24"
16375,1260,"Hi Albert.\
\
Helaas is een redelijke Gj gitaar waar je een tijdje mee vooruit kunt niet echt goedkoop.\
Je zit nieuw al snel aan de 700-800 Euri.\
De DG 255 van Gitane is een leuke starter.\
Wel eerst uitproberen. De hals staat namelijk vrij recht op de kast\, en daar moet je van houden.\
Het schijnt dat de recentste exemplaren een hals hebben die wat verder naar achteren staat\, wat het speelcomfort naar mijn mening ten goede komt.\
Ook een Pattenotte is niet slecht. Heeft wel vrij veel midrange.\
\
Mocht je echt maar 1 keer iets willen kopen dan is naar mijn mening\
de DG 300 van Gitane (John Jorgensen) echt de moeite waard om eens te bespelen. (Helaas wel wat duurder).\
(Voor de goede orde: ik heb zelf geen DG 300 maar een 340)\
\
Andere merken met redelijk geprijsde modellen kan ik niets over zeggen\, want je komt deze instrumenten nauwelijks tegen.\
\
De enige winkel waarvan ik weet dat er een aantal GJ gitaren staan is Palm Guitars in Amsterdam.\
Misschien de moeite waard om er een leuk dagje uit van te maken.\
Kun je zowel een Cigano\, Gitane\, Pattenotte als een Rodriquez zelf vergelijken\, die staan er namelijk normaliter allemaal.\
Bel wel even om te informeren\, anders ga je misschien voor niets.\
Palm heeft een nadeel: hij is niet geneigd korting te geven\, iets wat bij de meeste andere muziekwinkels na wat aandringen meestal wel lukt.\
\
M vr gr\
Fred",16361,"BBCode","2009-09-15 09:24:24"
16376,1260,"It is more like a flattop\, reverb and sustain.",16376,"BBCode","2009-09-15 08:56:48"
16378,302,"Bob  - \
                Thanks for the detailed explanation of using both the proper Naptha and the Mcquires #7.  This very old D-500 has the very dull orange finish\, which is noticibly vintage\, but  I'd like to get a little shine to it.\
                Very surprising that I would like a wider neck than I had  ever imagined\, but this one is so easy to play.\
                 Holo #14 ageing nicely!\
                 Thanks\,\
                 Rockne",16347,"BBCode","2009-09-15 17:57:09"
16381,1737,"Hi Rodolphe\,\
\
Welcome to Toronto\, I as well just moved here.  Too bad\, I just sold an MD50 about a month ago.  However I have a like new Latcho Drom Manouche oval hole that I may be selling in about 3 weeks.  If you're interested let me know. I'm just waiting till my new guitar arrives.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",16381,"BBCode","2009-09-16 08:49:29"
16382,2002,"Hallo Fred\,\
\
dank je voor de info hier kom ik verder mee\
heb ik eigenlijk nog een vraag ik woon zelf in Zuid Holland(boskoop)\
weet jij of er iemand in ZH les geeft in deze styl?\
dit waren mijn vragen nogmaals bednakt voor de reacties\
\
\
groeten\
\
Albert",16344,"BBCode","2009-09-16 10:48:55"
16383,2002,"Hallo Fred\,\
\
dank je voor de info hier kom ik verder mee\
heb ik eigenlijk nog een vraag ik woon zelf in Zuid Holland(boskoop)\
weet jij of er iemand in ZH les geeft in deze styl?\
dit waren mijn vragen nogmaals bednakt voor de reacties\
\
\
groeten\
\
Albert",16348,"BBCode","2009-09-16 10:48:55"
16384,1260,"Hi Albert. \
\
Ik heb de naam Reinier Voet wel eens horen vallen als iemand die les geeft. Verder woont de Basily familie bij mijn weten ergens in Zuid Holland. Geen idee waar.\
De Basily's zijn echte zigeuners\, dichter bij de bron kun je niet komen.\
Ze hebben een website en je kunt ze ook op YouTube vinden.\
Kun je zelf horen wat ze spelen en of hun manier van spelen je aanspreekt.\
Ik woon zelf in de omgeving van Nijmegen\, dus echt op de hoogte ben ik niet voor wat betreft Zuid Holland. \
Je zou ook de Stichting Hot Club de France kunnen bellen (hebben een site) of op hun site om een leraar kunnen vragen.\
Let op de prijs...die verschilt van persoon tot persoon aanzienlijk!\
\
Wellicht ten overvloede:\
Mocht je naar Palm Guitars willen gaan\, BEL EERST!\
De site is nooit actueel vwb GJ gitaren\, dus informeer wat er staat er je voor niets gaat.\
\
Aarzel overigens niet om eens naar een optreden van een echte goede groep te gaan en hun gewoon het een en ander te vragen.\
De meesten zijn zeer aanspreekbaar\, lopen gewoon door de zaal en geven graag antwoord.\
\
Succes!\
\
M Vr Gr\
Fred\
Succes..",16344,"BBCode","2009-09-16 14:23:45"
16385,1260,"Hi Albert. \
\
Ik heb de naam Reinier Voet wel eens horen vallen als iemand die les geeft. Verder woont de Basily familie bij mijn weten ergens in Zuid Holland. Geen idee waar.\
De Basily's zijn echte zigeuners\, dichter bij de bron kun je niet komen.\
Ze hebben een website en je kunt ze ook op YouTube vinden.\
Kun je zelf horen wat ze spelen en of hun manier van spelen je aanspreekt.\
Ik woon zelf in de omgeving van Nijmegen\, dus echt op de hoogte ben ik niet voor wat betreft Zuid Holland. \
Je zou ook de Stichting Hot Club de France kunnen bellen (hebben een site) of op hun site om een leraar kunnen vragen.\
Let op de prijs...die verschilt van persoon tot persoon aanzienlijk!\
\
Wellicht ten overvloede:\
Mocht je naar Palm Guitars willen gaan\, BEL EERST!\
De site is nooit actueel vwb GJ gitaren\, dus informeer wat er staat er je voor niets gaat.\
\
Aarzel overigens niet om eens naar een optreden van een echte goede groep te gaan en hun gewoon het een en ander te vragen.\
De meesten zijn zeer aanspreekbaar\, lopen gewoon door de zaal en geven graag antwoord.\
\
Succes!\
\
M Vr Gr\
Fred\
Succes..",16361,"BBCode","2009-09-16 14:23:45"
16386,259,"Musiciansfriend match this $330 price and they won't charge shipping and they have a $40 case that is good but a little big.",16386,"BBCode","2009-09-16 17:18:40"
16389,302,"Bob  -\
            Good tip on removing the tailpiece and trying the #7 polish there and seeing  the results.  This top is definitely flat finish and not satin.  So I wouldn't mind having a little brightness.  The top doesn't look like spruce to me.  It is a very tight grain but has EXTREME high number per square inch of minute black dots like pin pricks.  No medullary (sp) rays like you pointed out on my Holo.  Very thin finish on the top and the high quality Indian Rosewood back and sides.  You can catch you nail in the grain on the back and sides which is why I used the wax on it.\
            This D-500 is SN 008 so it is an early one.  Also\, I can't tell if it is solid back and sides instead of laminated.  SAGA got started in 1979 as I recall\, but don't know when they put out the D-500.\
            It is heavy on the bass tone and somewhat boomy\, but it has the vintage wood tone with a nice simple reverb and easy playability that is surprising.  I get the best tone with a pink .96 Dunlop 500 pick.\
            Cheers\,\
            Rocky",16347,"BBCode","2009-09-16 18:00:50"
16390,1737,"Hi\,  I noticed your post about the Latcho Drom\, Manouche.  I have one I will be selling in a few weeks.  Just waiting for my next guitar to show up.  Its pretty much brand new and is an amazing guitar for the price.  I'm also in Toronto which makes shipping easy.  If you're interested let me know. \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-09-16 20:22:25"
16394,2284,"Hi Ian\,\
\
I am interested. Can you give me more details about the guitar. Is it DArte Latcho Drom? How much are you asking for?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-09-16 20:43:40"
16395,2264,"Josh--I would've written you earlier this evening to say I got the guitar\, but I've been playing it non-stop since it arrived.  I absolutely love it!!\
   Wow\, I feel like several things I've been practicing from Gypsy Picking are much easier to achieve on the Gitane.  Also\, some of the picking patterns have come together within the past week\, like the Chromatic Runs\, Diminished Sweep\, and Picking Patterns 6 and 7 (Horizontal Arpeggios).  The Horizontal Arpeggios\, in particular\, just kind of clicked the other day\, and I was like\, \"Oh yeah\, this is similar to a couple of licks of Dave Matthews I used to play years ago.\"  (come to think of it\, having played Dave's three note chords for years make Gypsy Jazz chords pretty familiar to me.) \
   Thanks for the encouragement and advice in your previous message.  I've decided to practice wrist and pick technique first in my sessions\, then end with just playing however while trying to incorporate some of the picking patterns.  You know\, I've always just learned by playing songs before and used basic shapes for soloing (BB's box took me a long way\, especially with Jimmy Page's and Dave Gilmour's stuff)\, but with this music\, I have to get used to a lot of other patterns to even attempt to play along with some of the songs.\
   I still have a pretty slow hand\, but playing faster is easier to achieve on the Gitane.  The string tension feels so comfortable\, and I'm finding that the structure of the guitar and bridge prevent me from resting my hand near the bridge like I would with my flat-top.  Also\, unlike my flat-top\, my picking/strumming hardly ever grazes the top\, so I think I'll definitely hold off on the pick-guard unless something changes.  I guess the bridge height helps out there.\
   One of the things I was curious about the DG-300 was the neck width and profile\, and I have to say I am extremely pleased.  I haven't got very long fingers\, but the width is just right--wide enough that I don't get sloppy and narrow enough that I can still reach just fine.  The flat-ish profile on the back of the neck is ideal for me\, since it feels like I can reach further on that slightly wider fretboard (and it just suits my thumb when I solo).  I used to have a Les Paul that tapered into a flat profile the further toward the body one got\, and I've always missed that feature since I sold the guitar.  I like that this DG-300 has that profile the whole time--what a pleasure it is to have a neck like this!\
   Of course\, the Gitane looks absolutely gorgeous.  When I picked up the guitar to look at the rosewood back\, even my wife was like\, \"Wow!\"  \
   Quick question since I have no experience with these types of bridges:  It appeared and felt as though the strings had just enough tension to prevent the bridge from getting out of place\, but I noticed that the high e string side was a few mm beyond the moustache (toward the tail-piece)\, while the low e string side was perfectly aligned.  Did you design the bridge to be perfectly in line with the moustache and should I make a small nudge to put it back\, or does it sound like everything is positioned correctly?\
   Also\, are these strings the Argentine 11s?  I've got some Galli V27 I can use once these strings need replacing\, but if you have had a negative experience with them on this guitar I will use them on my flat-top.  Any thoughts?\
   Thank you again for everything throughout this process.  I am extremely happy with the DG-300\, and as a newcomer to Gypsy Jazz I feel very fortunate to have been able to buy from someone I can trust who knows his stuff when it comes to these guitars.\
\
-Brian",16106,"BBCode","2009-09-16 20:31:33"
16396,95,"Glad you like it. I thought you would. It's a cool guitar. \
\
Yes the bridge should be perfectly lined up with the \"moustaches\" on the top of the guitar. \
\
I like the Argi. 11s all the time. I have not found another string that I like as much. I have used just about all of them and I just like the Argi. sound and feel. I don't like the Argi. 10s but the 11s are the only strings I use for the gypsy guitars. \
\
\
Short on time. If you have any more questions let me know.\
\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Josh--I would've written you earlier this evening to say I got the guitar\, but I've been playing it non-stop since it arrived.  I absolutely love it!!\
   Wow\, I feel like several things I've been practicing from Gypsy Picking are much easier to achieve on the Gitane.  Also\, some of the picking patterns have come together within the past week\, like the Chromatic Runs\, Diminished Sweep\, and Picking Patterns 6 and 7 (Horizontal Arpeggios).  The Horizontal Arpeggios\, in particular\, just kind of clicked the other day\, and I was like\, \"Oh yeah\, this is similar to a couple of licks of Dave Matthews I used to play years ago.\"  (come to think of it\, having played Dave's three note chords for years make Gypsy Jazz chords pretty familiar to me.) \
   Thanks for the encouragement and advice in your previous message.  I've decided to practice wrist and pick technique first in my sessions\, then end with just playing however while trying to incorporate some of the picking patterns.  You know\, I've always just learned by playing songs before and used basic shapes for soloing (BB's box took me a long way\, especially with Jimmy Page's and Dave Gilmour's stuff)\, but with this music\, I have to get used to a lot of other patterns to even attempt to play along with some of the songs.\
   I still have a pretty slow hand\, but playing faster is easier to achieve on the Gitane.  The string tension feels so comfortable\, and I'm finding that the structure of the guitar and bridge prevent me from resting my hand near the bridge like I would with my flat-top.  Also\, unlike my flat-top\, my picking/strumming hardly ever grazes the top\, so I think I'll definitely hold off on the pick-guard unless something changes.  I guess the bridge height helps out there.\
   One of the things I was curious about the DG-300 was the neck width and profile\, and I have to say I am extremely pleased.  I haven't got very long fingers\, but the width is just right--wide enough that I don't get sloppy and narrow enough that I can still reach just fine.  The flat-ish profile on the back of the neck is ideal for me\, since it feels like I can reach further on that slightly wider fretboard (and it just suits my thumb when I solo).  I used to have a Les Paul that tapered into a flat profile the further toward the body one got\, and I've always missed that feature since I sold the guitar.  I like that this DG-300 has that profile the whole time--what a pleasure it is to have a neck like this!\
   Of course\, the Gitane looks absolutely gorgeous.  When I picked up the guitar to look at the rosewood back\, even my wife was like\, \"Wow!\"  \
   Quick question since I have no experience with these types of bridges:  It appeared and felt as though the strings had just enough tension to prevent the bridge from getting out of place\, but I noticed that the high e string side was a few mm beyond the moustache (toward the tail-piece)\, while the low e string side was perfectly aligned.  Did you design the bridge to be perfectly in line with the moustache and should I make a small nudge to put it back\, or does it sound like everything is positioned correctly?\
   Also\, are these strings the Argentine 11s?  I've got some Galli V27 I can use once these strings need replacing\, but if you have had a negative experience with them on this guitar I will use them on my flat-top.  Any thoughts?\
   Thank you again for everything throughout this process.  I am extremely happy with the DG-300\, and as a newcomer to Gypsy Jazz I feel very fortunate to have been able to buy from someone I can trust who knows his stuff when it comes to these guitars.\
\
-Brian[/quote]",16107,"BBCode","2009-09-16 21:00:23"
16397,1737,"Hey\, I haven't even posted it yet as I was waiting for my new guitar to show up.  It is a Dell Arte Latcho Drom and  I guess I would like to get 1100 USD for it\, and I have a nice gig bag I would include with it.  The guitar is basically new and I got it only to use till the Dupont shows up.  I'd love to keep it\, its an amazing guitar for the price\, but I owe on the new one..\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-09-16 21:00:25"
16398,95,"Glad you like it. I thought you would. It's a cool guitar. \
\
Yes the bridge should be perfectly lined up with the \"moustaches\" on the top of the guitar. \
\
I like the Argi. 11s all the time. I have not found another string that I like as much. I have used just about all of them and I just like the Argi. sound and feel. I don't like the Argi. 10s but the 11s are the only strings I use for the gypsy guitars. \
\
\
Short on time. If you have any more questions let me know.\
\
Josh\
\
\
[quote=\"McQ\"]Josh--I would've written you earlier this evening to say I got the guitar\, but I've been playing it non-stop since it arrived.  I absolutely love it!!\
   Wow\, I feel like several things I've been practicing from Gypsy Picking are much easier to achieve on the Gitane.  Also\, some of the picking patterns have come together within the past week\, like the Chromatic Runs\, Diminished Sweep\, and Picking Patterns 6 and 7 (Horizontal Arpeggios).  The Horizontal Arpeggios\, in particular\, just kind of clicked the other day\, and I was like\, \"Oh yeah\, this is similar to a couple of licks of Dave Matthews I used to play years ago.\"  (come to think of it\, having played Dave's three note chords for years make Gypsy Jazz chords pretty familiar to me.) \
   Thanks for the encouragement and advice in your previous message.  I've decided to practice wrist and pick technique first in my sessions\, then end with just playing however while trying to incorporate some of the picking patterns.  You know\, I've always just learned by playing songs before and used basic shapes for soloing (BB's box took me a long way\, especially with Jimmy Page's and Dave Gilmour's stuff)\, but with this music\, I have to get used to a lot of other patterns to even attempt to play along with some of the songs.\
   I still have a pretty slow hand\, but playing faster is easier to achieve on the Gitane.  The string tension feels so comfortable\, and I'm finding that the structure of the guitar and bridge prevent me from resting my hand near the bridge like I would with my flat-top.  Also\, unlike my flat-top\, my picking/strumming hardly ever grazes the top\, so I think I'll definitely hold off on the pick-guard unless something changes.  I guess the bridge height helps out there.\
   One of the things I was curious about the DG-300 was the neck width and profile\, and I have to say I am extremely pleased.  I haven't got very long fingers\, but the width is just right--wide enough that I don't get sloppy and narrow enough that I can still reach just fine.  The flat-ish profile on the back of the neck is ideal for me\, since it feels like I can reach further on that slightly wider fretboard (and it just suits my thumb when I solo).  I used to have a Les Paul that tapered into a flat profile the further toward the body one got\, and I've always missed that feature since I sold the guitar.  I like that this DG-300 has that profile the whole time--what a pleasure it is to have a neck like this!\
   Of course\, the Gitane looks absolutely gorgeous.  When I picked up the guitar to look at the rosewood back\, even my wife was like\, \"Wow!\"  \
   Quick question since I have no experience with these types of bridges:  It appeared and felt as though the strings had just enough tension to prevent the bridge from getting out of place\, but I noticed that the high e string side was a few mm beyond the moustache (toward the tail-piece)\, while the low e string side was perfectly aligned.  Did you design the bridge to be perfectly in line with the moustache and should I make a small nudge to put it back\, or does it sound like everything is positioned correctly?\
   Also\, are these strings the Argentine 11s?  I've got some Galli V27 I can use once these strings need replacing\, but if you have had a negative experience with them on this guitar I will use them on my flat-top.  Any thoughts?\
   Thank you again for everything throughout this process.  I am extremely happy with the DG-300\, and as a newcomer to Gypsy Jazz I feel very fortunate to have been able to buy from someone I can trust who knows his stuff when it comes to these guitars.\
\
-Brian[/quote]",16108,"BBCode","2009-09-16 21:00:23"
16401,2284,"Hey Ian\,\
\
Thanks for the info. That sounds great to me! I have to go to Kitchener ON  this weekend to play in a weeding\, and I wander if I can pass by on Sunday evening to try it?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-09-17 08:13:02"
16402,1737,"Hi Cristian\,\
\
Great.. Unfortunately I'm away all weekend\, and probably won't be back till mid week.  \
\
I do get up to Ottawa on occasion. In fact\, I've got a wedding there in a month so if you're not back in town before then I could bring it with me.\
\
Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-09-17 08:24:04"
16403,1737,"Hi Cristian\,\
\
Great.. Unfortunately I'm away all weekend\, and probably won't be back till mid week.  \
\
I do get up to Ottawa on occasion. In fact\, I've got a wedding there in a month so if you're not back in town before then I could bring it with me.\
\
Ian",16403,"BBCode","2009-09-17 08:24:04"
16404,1812,"I'd like to buy your Gitane--can't make a unliateral purchase that big right now.  I may buy yours or another China-sourced instrument in the future.\
What I'd like to know is anything you can tell me regarding working conditions in PRC instrument shops--the apparel industry has some type of information like this but few others do.  I don't need a GJ guitar as much as want one; my present refitted classical will probably do for the rest of my life as far as being too good for my abilities!  If I do make a completely optional purchase\, I'd like to know that the ax wasn't built by slave laborers.  Can you enlighten me?\
\
Thanks\
David Feldman",16404,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:00:28"
16406,1812,"I'd like to buy your Gitane--can't make a unliateral purchase that big right now.  I may buy yours or another China-sourced instrument in the future.\
What I'd like to know is anything you can tell me regarding working conditions in PRC instrument shops--the apparel industry has some type of information like this but few others do.  I don't need a GJ guitar as much as want one; my present refitted classical will probably do for the rest of my life as far as being too good for my abilities!  If I do make a completely optional purchase\, I'd like to know that the ax wasn't built by slave laborers.  Can you enlighten me?\
\
Thanks\
David Feldman",16406,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:00:28"
16407,726,"Hi Dave\, the facility where these guitars are made is an excellent facility and the conditions are very good. This is actually one of the more highly sought after factories to work in within the industry and in that area of China because the conditions are good and pay is higher than many other factories. I suppose this has partly to do with the owners of the factory being from Taiwan rather than mainland China. \
\
Having worked for the company I was able to try many many guitars all the time so when this one came through I snagged it for myself and now since I have a Favino AND an AJL I don't really need the Gitane even though it plays and sounds excellent. It's as good as it gets for an Asian gypsy guitar :)",16404,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:19:35"
16408,726,"Hi Dave\, the facility where these guitars are made is an excellent facility and the conditions are very good. This is actually one of the more highly sought after factories to work in within the industry and in that area of China because the conditions are good and pay is higher than many other factories. I suppose this has partly to do with the owners of the factory being from Taiwan rather than mainland China. \
\
Having worked for the company I was able to try many many guitars all the time so when this one came through I snagged it for myself and now since I have a Favino AND an AJL I don't really need the Gitane even though it plays and sounds excellent. It's as good as it gets for an Asian gypsy guitar :)",16408,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:19:35"
16409,1812,"Thanks\, it's good to know that.  I have a bicycle repair and sales business and know about Taiwan--in fact\, Taiwanese bike factories are alleged to have a higher pay scale than Italian ones these days.  If you see anyone on a high-dollar carbon bike\, regardless of the brand name\, with very few exceptions they're made in Taiwan.  It is good to hear that more Chinese mainland labor is up from slave level and will ease my conscience if I ever pull the trigger on a GJ guitar purchase!",16404,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:53:52"
16410,2284,"Thanks Ian\,\
\
But I would like to have the guitar as soon as possible. Send me a message once your Dupon arrives home so we can close the sale. Ahh! Can you send me photos at my mail (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kankinflower@gmail.com\">kankinflower@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->)?\
\
Sale summary: 1.100 USD = DA latcho Drom guitar + gig bag. \
\
Cheers\, \
\
\
Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:08:45"
16411,1812,"Thanks\, it's good to know that.  I have a bicycle repair and sales business and know about Taiwan--in fact\, Taiwanese bike factories are alleged to have a higher pay scale than Italian ones these days.  If you see anyone on a high-dollar carbon bike\, regardless of the brand name\, with very few exceptions they're made in Taiwan.  It is good to hear that more Chinese mainland labor is up from slave level and will ease my conscience if I ever pull the trigger on a GJ guitar purchase!",16406,"BBCode","2009-09-17 09:53:52"
16412,1737,"Hey Cristian\,\
\
the Dupont left France earlier this week so it will be a little while\, likely a couple of weeks. I'll write you as soon as I get it.\
\
$1100 USD + gigbag sounds like a deal. But if you change your mind let me know\, I'm getting some interest locally.\
\
I'll get pics to you over the next few days or at latest when I get back early next week. \
\
Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-09-17 11:31:53"
16413,1737,"Hey Cristian\,\
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the Dupont left France earlier this week so it will be a little while\, likely a couple of weeks. I'll write you as soon as I get it.\
\
$1100 USD + gigbag sounds like a deal. But if you change your mind let me know\, I'm getting some interest locally.\
\
I'll get pics to you over the next few days or at latest when I get back early next week. \
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Ian",16403,"BBCode","2009-09-17 11:31:53"
16414,259,"Musiciansfriend match this $330 price and they won't charge shipping and they have a $40 case that is good but a little big.",16414,"BBCode","2009-09-16 17:18:40"
16416,2284,"Hi Ian\,\
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That sounds good to me. I will be counting the days!! \
\
Now I will focus on finding a pickup for the guitar\, so I can plug it into my Amp. \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-09-17 12:30:16"
16417,935,"Hi Shreyas. Thanks for the kind words. The solo was worked out before hand\, Im not sure about how I connect arpeggios\, but I know how I made up the solo. Some licks I've borrowed and changed slightly\, most of it is from singing something then finding it on guitar\, after playing the worked out solo over and over changes naturally happen. Knowing all the different positions for each arpeggio is a big help\, something I am practising a lot lately its boring but has to be done I suppose. I have'nt even started looking at scales\, not sure if they are that important for gypsy jazz. I know that Bireli Lagrene was asked in an interview if he could play a lick over a dominant chord and he asked 'whats that?' he was then shown the chord and he said ' oh that one' and proceeded to blast out something brilliant\, as always. so i suppose a lot is to do with what you hear\, thats what im trying to do. What do you think?",16417,"BBCode","2009-09-17 14:03:24"
16419,1982,"Hey there.  Sorry it took about six months for me to reply to your question.  I'm looking for Hungaria in particular and I guess it just went out of print earlier this year.  \
\
Also\, I have Swing Guitars\, Star Eyes\, and Fleur De LEvende and if you want any of those I can certainly make a copy.",16419,"BBCode","2009-09-17 14:04:37"
16421,155,"Hi Carl\,\
\
Marc Schwartz here. Would you have any interest in trading for a 1997 ES-175 (Blond) that is in mint condition.  A new Blond 175 goes for $4\,150 at musicians friend so I figure the value is the same as the Dupont.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",16421,"BBCode","2009-09-17 17:48:45"
16422,311,"Hi\,\
Sure I can send you Hungaria just give me your email address.\
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I already have the titles you mentioned but thanks anyway\, I'd be interested in scanned books though",14022,"BBCode","2009-09-18 08:29:43"
16425,1982,"Thank a lot\, Harry.  Wish I could be of help with the books.  I didn't know that there were any books for these?  Transcription books you mean?  \
\
by the way\, my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:argyle_74@yahoo.com\">argyle_74@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.  Thanks so much!",16419,"BBCode","2009-09-18 08:53:16"
16426,311,"Yes I mean any scanned gypsy jazz books.\
I'll send Fapy's Cd ASAP.\
\
Best\,\
Enrique",14022,"BBCode","2009-09-18 10:16:58"
16428,1260,"In a post you wrote you assumed a model 'C' referred to a smaller bodied guitar.\
In fact these guitars are quite large\, some sort of mix between a Selmer and a Favino i guess (i mailed them about that\, but never got a reply). Bodies are about 1 cm thicker then on a 'regular' Selmer copy.\
\
I think they just picked a chararter to use as a model reference\, not taking into account this may refer to a bodysize in other parts of the world.\
\
Kind regards\
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Fred",16428,"BBCode","2009-09-18 18:43:44"
16429,252,"You're right - it's not a designation. I went to Manuel's website because I was curious about someone calling a Gypsy Jazz guitar after \"Indiana\" and got those specs from the website because I realized the guy was referring to a \"C India\"\
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Indiana is about the least Gypsy Jazz place in America - right in the center of the country where they wear a lot of cowboy hats\, go to a lot of car races\, and listen to three types of music:\
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1.) Western\
2.) Country Western\
3.) Country Western Rock \
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;-)\
\
Well - I guess there was once some jazz in Indiana - Bix Beiderbeck was from Indiana... and there is a jazz song called Indiana... but that's pretty much the only jazz that ever came out of Indiana...",16429,"BBCode","2009-09-18 23:31:09"
16430,252,"I have been working my ASS off on my Modeles du Jazz. I studied 5 Selmers ranging from the early 500's to the late 800s... and built 15 prototypes this year just to understand the Selmer guiar. I destroyed all 15 to measure them to see how close I came to the Selmer. It was horrible destroying 15 of my guitars!! But - I think it was necessary as Selmer is a very special design and more difficult than any other. Even Busato is easier to build than Selmer. The pliage is so easy to do wrong - and so hard to do right. However\, I think I am getting closer.  Do you have a computer with good speakers?  Listen to these videos and tell me what you think - and maybe play them for the guys and ask them what they think. \
\
The first video is: (Michael Horowitz playing)\
Selmer #520 - a 4-brace Selmer\
Holo #23: (blue tape) I made this guitar after studying Selmers 520 & 596\
\
The second video is: (Me playing)\
Holo #28: I made this guitar after studying Selmer #863\
Holo #5: You remember this is the guitar? Stochelo played \"La Gitane\" on YouTube.\
\
I am trying now to understand the evolution of Selmer from its beginnings. The design evolved so much. The later Selmers were stronger and brighter\, but had less 'nose' in their tone. The old ones were sexy\, the new ones were powerful. I hope to study a very early Maccaferri this winter in California.",16430,"BBCode","2009-09-19 03:31:00"
16434,431,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Nice speaking with you again!  Would you mind sending me a couple of photos of it?\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",15840,"BBCode","2009-09-19 21:13:53"
16437,155,"more pics",16421,"BBCode","2009-09-20 01:15:45"
16438,155,"Hi Carl\, Here are some pics. It is one of the nicest 175's that I have ever seen (or played).",16421,"BBCode","2009-09-20 01:13:07"
16439,123,"Hi\,\
\
I am currently working on a transcription book\, that has stalled a bit unfortunately. Anyway\, one of the tunes I have done is I Surrender Dear\, the Django version from Rome '49. It is a very accurate transcription (I flatter myself to say!) with chord diagrams\, fingering and picking suggestions in notation and tab.\
\
I would be happy for you to have a look at it. The only thing I ask is that you don't share it with anyone\, particularly on the net\, just in case I ever get the book done! I would be interested to know what you think of it.\
\
Best\,\
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Tim",16439,"BBCode","2009-09-20 08:13:58"
16440,123,"Hi\,\
\
I am currently working on a transcription book\, that has stalled a bit unfortunately. Anyway\, one of the tunes I have done is I Surrender Dear\, the Django version from Rome '49. It is a very accurate transcription (I flatter myself to say!) with chord diagrams\, fingering and picking suggestions in notation and tab.\
\
I would be happy for you to have a look at it. The only thing I ask is that you don't share it with anyone\, particularly on the net\, just in case I ever get the book done! I would be interested to know what you think of it.\
\
Best\,\
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Tim",16440,"BBCode","2009-09-20 08:13:58"
16442,2100,"Stan\,\
\
I'm still saving for that guitar\, but given your circumstances\, I certainly understand the need to sell it.  If I could I'd buy it today\, but still waiting on that bonus check at the end of October\, but no worries here if you have to sell it - do it.\
\
Wishing you the best.\
\
Phil",16442,"BBCode","2009-09-21 05:43:41"
16459,370,"I hope to be still here at the end of October. Thanks\
Stan",16459,"BBCode","2009-09-21 08:55:24"
16460,2100,"Stan\,\
\
I hope you will be too\, not just for the sake of myself\, but for your family and yourself.  I've been though similar conditions with family.  One thing for sure\, each day is appreciated.  We'll keep you in our prayers and thoughts.  Wish I could do more.",16442,"BBCode","2009-09-21 09:31:19"
16463,431,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Thanks for sending the pictures of your ES175.  It sure is a beautiful instrument and I'm certain that it plays wonderfully.  After thinking about it\, however\, it is not exactly what I am looking for at the moment so I'll have to pass on your offer unfortunately.\
\
By the way\, I recently corresponded with Michael about consigning the guitar with him.  He felt that pricing it at $3500 would not be unreasonable.  I've got a couple of other people who are interested in the guitar\, but if it doesn't sell shortly I'll probably send it to Michael.\
\
Thank you again for your interest in the guitar.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",15840,"BBCode","2009-09-21 19:13:44"
16465,155,"Carl\,\
\
Good luck in getting what you want for the Dupont.  If anyone can get $3\,500 for it\, Michael could\, though I think that sounds a bit high. My suspicion is that he will get $3\,000 for it which will end up netting you about $2\,350 after shipping and commission.  I hope it works out to your satisfaction in any case.\
\
As for the 175\, I probably should keep it as every time I sell a 175\, I always end up buying another one at a higher price!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",16421,"BBCode","2009-09-21 19:45:54"
16477,953,"hey dennis.  I'm island hopping down to whidbey this weekend\, and I'm in the market for a stimer.  If you've still got yours for sale\, I'm totally interested.  Let me know\
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Brett",16477,"BBCode","2009-09-23 02:01:23"
16480,1148,"Hello tx\,\
\
Did you ever sell that Michael Collins d-hole?\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:prj@mhcable.com\">prj@mhcable.com</a><!-- e -->",16480,"BBCode","2009-09-23 20:21:11"
16481,1148,"Hello Sockeye\,\
\
Do you have a few more photos of the guitar that you could e-mail?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:prj@mhcable.com\">prj@mhcable.com</a><!-- e -->",16481,"BBCode","2009-09-23 20:11:28"
16482,1148,"Sockeye\,\
\
Please disregard previous message--  I just notied the link for more images in your post....\
\
sorry for the bother....",16481,"BBCode","2009-09-23 20:12:51"
16483,366,"No problem...please let me know if you have any other questions. There's some glare in some of the shots...I can try to take cleaner ones if that helps.\
\
John",16483,"BBCode","2009-09-24 05:43:10"
16484,1148,"Hello tx\,\
\
Did you ever sell that Michael Collins d-hole?\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:prj@mhcable.com\">prj@mhcable.com</a><!-- e -->",16484,"BBCode","2009-09-23 20:21:11"
16486,1467,"Yes I did. Thanks.",16486,"BBCode","2009-09-24 06:44:50"
16507,337,"Hey man. Yeah I have had to put those on the back burner for a little while. Been doing some work playing rhythm for Jason Anick. We've been working on a demo\, and I have been practicing hard for that. I hope you're doing well. Yeah the Jack Soref trio/quartet stuff is definitely gonna happen at some point. There's a possibility of doing a gig and workshop thing in Saratoga NY with Jason in the future\, if you're interested. Anyway\, it'll be great to see all you guys at the Brooklyn fest. Keep in touch\, it'd be nice if I can find the time to spend a weekend in your guys's neck of the woods\, and catch up.\
\
best\,\
Jack",14694,"BBCode","2009-09-13 08:24:43"
16508,1489,"awesome... happy for you and your project with Jason... keep in touch with me by my email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I hardly go here..\
See you in Brooklyn!",14614,"BBCode","2009-09-26 10:07:54"
16509,2100,"Doug\,\
\
I've been interested in this guitar\, but I have some questions.  I'm looking to buy a GJ guitar\, but I don't want just another 'flat-top' sounding one.  I've got a nice Gibson J-200 that I've been using\, so it suits me for what it is.\
\
Someone told me that this model sounds more like a flat-top than a 'selmer'\, so could you let me know your views on it.  There are no GJ guitar dealers in my area\, and nobody I've found around KC has one that I could get an idea of what these type of guitars are really like.\
\
Also\, you said there's a small ding on it\, and I wondered if you could provide a picture that shows it?  \
\
Anyway\, I've been saving for awhile and don't mind saving more\, but just wanted to know about the tone of this model.  I've enjoyed your music\, and think you are a really great player.\
\
Thanks for your time\,\
\
Phil 'jazzdawg' Guerra",16509,"BBCode","2009-09-26 11:57:31"
16513,1986,"I would like the following for sure.  I am recording a new CD from today through Monday so I may be slow to respond.  Please reserve them for me and i will bbe in touch a.s.a.p once I am not buried in studio work.  Do you want a check or paypal... or some other payment form?\
\
\
Pearl Django Play-Along Songbook by Greg Ruby book w/ CD $20\
\
The Gypsy Jazz Backing Tracks Vol 4 by the Cosimini Trio CD $10\
\
Angelo Debarre and Tim Kliphuis Live at Djangofest Northwest DVD $12\
\
\
Chris\
\
Please respond to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:caravan@gypsyswing.com\">caravan@gypsyswing.com</a><!-- e --> for quicker response.",16513,"BBCode","2009-09-26 22:01:04"
16514,431,"Hi David\,\
\
I saw you Park posted on the forum.  It is a nice looking guitar!  I wish you the best of luck with the sale.\
\
I wanted to update you about my Dupont.  I am considering sending it to Michael Horowitz to consign shortly.  I'm not trying to put any pressure on you\, but I didn't want you to be suprised if/when it shows up here.\
\
If you have any questions\, please let me know.\
\
Best regards!\
Carl",15840,"BBCode","2009-09-26 22:17:26"
16516,118,"Hi Phil\,\
\
Sorry for the delay--for some reason I've been having trouble with the PM system here lately.  The Les Garcias stuff is a mix; the early years had Mondine Garcia with Niglo Adel on rhythm (Ninine didn't start playing until late in life for a Gypsy).  Later\, Ninine joined the band\, as did Spatzo Adel at one point.  If you search djangostation.com for \"Les Manouches\" you'll find more info.\
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[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Swing-des-puces\,660.html]http://www.djangostation.com/Swing-des-puces\,660.html[/url]\
\
best\,\
Jack",16227,"BBCode","2009-09-25 09:55:13"
16517,2132,"Hey Jack - \
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You may not recall....there's a thread started\, with pics and vids\, of the midwest fest.  I'm new to playing\, was sitting in the tent\, you came over in the morning and sat down\, we began playing and thus began the Saturday circle.  Just wanted to say thanks - you're a fantastic player\, look forward to hearing you should we head out to Mass. (which we likely will do...I used to live in Lenox\, actor with Shakespeare & Co.\, have a lot of friends out that way\, and in VT\, RI and CT).\
\
Cheers\, man.\
\
Paul",16517,"BBCode","2009-09-28 06:05:33"
16518,563,"I just wanted to tell you that Maurice Dupont has made a 12-fret short scale d-hole with a narrow neck\, that might really serve your purposes since you say you have small hands. I happen to have one that Maurice made in 1992 when he made them all himself. I am moving to Chicago in the near future\, so if you aren't in a huge hurry\, we might be able to arrange for you to try it out and see if that's the direction you want to go. The scale is the same as the D-500\, but the neck is the width of a 14-fret guitar. Something along those lines might be just what you're looking for. \
\
I don't know what you budget is\, but Manouche Guitars makes a terrific 12-fret d-hole called the orchestre. The fingerboard is standard width\, like your D-500\, but the sound is light years better. I had a really good D-500 and later a Manouche\, and there was no comparison. Jeff Morre bought both of them from me\, so you can contact him if you want his opinion. He is a d-hole specialist. My D-500 was very\, very good compared to most\, but the Manouche was much better.\
\
I have not played a newer Manouche\, but you can find a used one in the $1000-1300 range\, and if you can get one of the early \"Moreno\" models with the slightly orange tint to the finish\, they are the best guitars for the money you'll find. A good Manouche 12-fret would definitely take you all the way until you are ready for a good luthier built guitar. Manouche made especially good short-scale d-holes. \
\
If you budget is more expansive\, go with a used Dupont. A newer one (which would not be built by Maurice himself) will cost you around $3000-3300 if you can find one. An earlier one like mine that Maurice really built would be a bit more. \
\
Anyway\, good luck\, and if I can be of any help\, please feel free to contact me.",16518,"BBCode","2009-09-28 09:06:22"
16520,2005,"",16520,"BBCode","2009-09-28 11:05:57"
16522,38,"Hi Carl\,\
\
i totally understand\, I haven't had one response on this yet.  What is the price Michael is going to sell it for?  I'm still very interested and wish I could work something out with you\, \
\
keep me in the loop and thanks for your email!\
David",12316,"BBCode","2009-09-28 12:45:14"
16524,2301,"Michael\,\
\
Thanks for the advice. I like your ideas.\
\
I have one daughter in college and another beginning college next year. I can't indulge myself too much. If I could find a good used gypsy guitar for about $1\,000 that would be the most my family's budget would tolerate. My wife spends so little on herself. It makes me look like a glutton when I buy anything. My Gitane cost $500 used. It's nice\, but it has been a couple of years with it\, and I'd just like to step up a bit. If it could sell close to $500\, then another $500 doesn't seem so much.\
\
Best regards\,\
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Bob",16524,"BBCode","2009-09-28 18:38:38"
16525,563,"Hi Bob--\
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In your price range\, you can't possibly do better in my view than a used Manouche Orchestre\, especially one of the \"Moreno\" models. Beware the 14-fret Orchestre\, which is a long scale guitar and sounds totally different. I am a big fan of short scale guitars\, not because my hands are small\, but because I love the sweeter tone that they have. The guys who make Manouches have a 1930's Selmer Orchestre as their model\, and they made a really good job of it. Once I got mine\, I never played my D-500 again\, and I only sold it to get the Dupont I mentioned. You may have to go a bit higher than $1000\, for a Manouche. I would say $1\,100 to $1200 should do it. Don't get them mixed up with the Dell Arte Manouche Latcho Drom\, which is a very different guitar. If you decide to go that direction and have trouble finding one\, let me know and I'll see if I can track one down for you. If not\, good luck with whatever you do buy. If I can be of any help\, let me know. \
\
BTW\, I usually make recommendations via PM to avoid the brand partsanship that is sometimes displayed on the forum. I don't like slagging contests! And so you know\, I have a pretty good GJ guitar collection\, from a Selmer on down\, and I think those early Manouches are the best \"factory\" guitars I have ever heard...a whole other league from Sagas (I've owned two Sagas and three Manouches) IMHO\, but always trust your own ears. If I can help in any way\, please let me know. \
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All the best\,\
Michael",16525,"BBCode","2009-09-28 19:28:24"
16528,2301,"Michael\,\
\
I was just about to send you this email (see below) to see if this is the Manouche you were referring to. But your previous email already answered this question. If I can get a decent price on my Gitane and my EV speakers and mixing board\, I should be able to come up with $1300. Please keep me informed if you locate any. \
\
Maybe I can find it while in Vancouver. I understand that city is fairly gypsy jazz friendly.\
\
While I have your attention: Have you ever played a \"short scale 14 fret\"? If so\, what did you think of it? \
\
Best regards\,\
\
Bob\
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Arte-Manouche-Latcho-Drom-Django-Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar_W0QQitemZ180411539156QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item2a015d9ed4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_1182]http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Arte-Manouche- ... 500wt_1182[/url]",16528,"BBCode","2009-09-28 20:11:02"
16529,563,"Bob--\
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No\, I haven't yet come across a 14-fret short scale guitar to play. Shelly Park is the only one I know who makes them\, and while she is highly regarded\, I see her guitars come back up for sale alot. I think they are very good guitars\, just perhaps not so traditional sounding. I think they'd be interesting to play\, but even used her guitars would be well above your projected budget. \
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If you want to see the Manouches I am talking about\, go to [url=http://www.manouchenorthamerica.com]www.manouchenorthamerica.com[/url]. Contact Barry Warhaftig and ask him if he knows of any used 12-fret d-holes\, particularly the \"Moreno\" models. I'm the one who got Barry into Manouches in the first palce\, and I'll call him and ask him to find you a good deal if you decide an Orchestre is what you want. Barry is good guy\, but bit of a \"salesman\"\, so ignore that and just tell him what you are looking for. \
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To be fair\, Saga is working on a higher end short scale d-hole called the Kevin Nolan model. I have no idea when it will be out\, but for my money\, I'd bet on the Manouche.",16529,"BBCode","2009-09-28 21:14:31"
16532,2301,"Michael\,\
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Thanks! I'll check out the website and give Barry a call. I greatly appreciate your time and consideration. You obviously believe in this guitar. That says a lot.\
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Best\,\
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Bob",16528,"BBCode","2009-09-28 21:33:10"
16534,45,"Phil:\
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Thanks for sending me the dvd of HIM. \
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Sounds like you guys had another great DFNW.\
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My regular email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->\
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can i get yours so I don't have to login everytime to email you.\
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cheers\
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Wayne Nakamura",16534,"BBCode","2009-09-29 13:04:47"
16536,1833,"HOLA...i played that today.how r u_?i would like to show you..[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_DnSioFewk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_DnSioFewk[/url]",13892,"BBCode","2009-09-30 07:21:51"
16537,311,"Hey Man! You're getting better.\
Your picking hand looks good. Now try to transcribe more Django solos by ear and practice playing arpeggios up and down the neck. Like this Am6 2 notes per string:\
----------------------------------------------12--14----\
-------------------------------------10--13---------------\
-----------------------------9--11------------------------\
----------------------7--10---------------------------------\
------------7---9---\
--5----8------------\
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This works on Am6\, D9\, F#m7b5\, and Ab7alt for starters.\
There are four positions for this\, one starting on each note of the arp. Once you got them in Am get them in Dm\, Gm\, Cm\, etc.\
They will really help your technique.\
Also learn diminished arpeggios for use on dominants.\
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-----------------------------------------10--13-------\
-------------------------------9--12---------------\
----------------------7--10----------------------------\
---------------6--9----------------------------------------\
---------5--8--------\
--4--7--------------\
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This works great on E7b9 for the V in Minor Swing.\
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Working on those will help you play faster and more fluid.\
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Best\,\
Enrique",13893,"BBCode","2009-09-30 13:47:17"
16538,11,"Gonzalo\,\
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Thanks a lot for the eye opening lesson at the Djangofest NW workshop.  The \"All Of Me\" exercise has been a huge help.   I have finally mastered that excercise but it took 2 hours of very hard work... I probably played it through over 100 times...\
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I want to create my own similar excercises but I have a question.   On the \"All Of Me\" exercise I just play the first half or the last half of the arpeggio because there are 4 beats...  but what would you recommend when there is only 2 beats per chord\, such as with a 1-6-2-5 progression?  Do I focus on one chord only\, like the V\, and then resolve to the 1?   Or should I use a baked  ii-V-1 lick?\
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Thanks!\
Jon",16538,"BBCode","2009-09-30 14:03:13"
16539,1489,"awesome... happy for you and your project with Jason... keep in touch with me by my email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I hardly go here..\
See you in Brooklyn!",14617,"BBCode","2009-09-26 10:07:54"
16542,337,"Hey Man\, yeah I remember you. Thanks so much for the nice words. If you're ever in Boston definitely drop me a line. Here's my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jsorefster@gmail.com\">jsorefster@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
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I do GJ gigs pretty regulalry and usually about once a month my landlord hosts enormous 50+ person acoustic jams which get a fair GJ representation. \
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That's so cool that you're an actor and you do Shakespeare. When I was a teenager I was Shakespeare obsessed\, and acted with the Young Shakespeare Players in Madison. Yeah definitely drop me a line\, and if you ever run into my friend Adrian Holovaty in Chicago say hi for me. If you're not familiar with him I think he does GJ gigs around chicago\, and is a great guitarist\, certainly worth checking out.\
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Best\,\
Jack",16542,"BBCode","2009-09-30 14:35:07"
16543,2132,"",16517,"BBCode","2009-09-30 14:45:10"
16544,11,"Gonzalo\,\
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Thanks a lot for the eye opening lesson at the Djangofest NW workshop.  The \"All Of Me\" exercise has been a huge help.   I have finally mastered that excercise but it took 2 hours of very hard work... I probably played it through over 100 times...\
\
I want to create my own similar excercises but I have a question.   On the \"All Of Me\" exercise I just play the first half or the last half of the arpeggio because there are 4 beats...  but what would you recommend when there is only 2 beats per chord\, such as with a 1-6-2-5 progression?  Do I focus on one chord only\, like the V\, and then resolve to the 1?   Or should I use a baked  ii-V-1 lick?\
\
Thanks!\
Jon",16544,"BBCode","2009-09-30 14:03:13"
16546,2301,"Michael\,\
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Just wanted to let you know that I sent an e-mail to Barry on Monday\, but I haven't heard back from him.\
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Have you ever tried playing on a short scale (640-650mm) 14-fret GJ guitar? If so\, what is your impression of their playability and sound?\
\
Thanks\,\
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Bob",16546,"BBCode","2009-09-30 17:37:38"
16547,563,"Barry's been in the studio alot lately\, so he may be behind on messages. I'll give him a call and see what's up. \
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No\, I haven't ever played a 14 fret short scale. I'd like to\, but I have never crossed paths with one. Other than Shelly Park\, I don't know of anyone who makes them\, and one of her guitars will cost you probably $3K I'm guessing. Michael has had a few for sale in the past\, but none right now. I would guess you'd still get the same sweetness of tone\, but what I am not sure of is if she's changed the body dimensions and bracing. If so\, they may sound very different. I think Shelly would be happy to give you particulars. \
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If you look on page for of the classifieds on this site\, some guy named \"Gitfiddledavid\" had a Manouche Orchestre for sale that never showed up as sold. You might get in touch with him. Who knows\, it may still be around. \
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Just so you know\, Michael and Barry had a big falling out over arrangements to sell Manouches through Djangobooks\, and since then\, Michael has been sensitive about the issue. That's what I contacted you via PM. Michael's a pal of mine\, and I want to keep it that way.",16547,"BBCode","2009-09-30 18:57:53"
16548,62,"hello there\, i'd very much like to buy the gypsy picking book by michael horowitz\, if it's still available\, and you'll ship to canada. thanks.",16548,"BBCode","2009-09-30 19:25:11"
16551,62,"hello there\, i'd very much like to buy the gypsy picking book by michael horowitz\, if it's still available\, and you'll ship to canada. thanks.",13482,"BBCode","2009-09-30 19:25:11"
16552,241,"Hi\,\
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Yes\, the book is available.  I'm willing to ship to Canada but I suspect that the shipping fee will be a bit more.  If you want\, I'll just charge you what I have listed for shipping (~$5) and use the postal service that costs near that (rather than automatically using priority mail).  Let me know what you think.\
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gary",16548,"BBCode","2009-09-30 21:52:19"
16553,241,"Hi\,\
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Yes\, the book is available.  I'm willing to ship to Canada but I suspect that the shipping fee will be a bit more.  If you want\, I'll just charge you what I have listed for shipping (~$5) and use the postal service that costs near that (rather than automatically using priority mail).  Let me know what you think.\
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gary",16553,"BBCode","2009-09-30 21:52:19"
16554,62,"hey there\, that sounds more than fair to me\, how do i get you the money? do you have a paypal account? let me know how you want it done and i'll get you the cash.",16548,"BBCode","2009-09-30 21:55:51"
16555,62,"hey there\, that sounds more than fair to me\, how do i get you the money? do you have a paypal account? let me know how you want it done and i'll get you the cash.",13482,"BBCode","2009-09-30 21:55:51"
16556,241,"Yes\, I have a paypal account (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:garyguichard@gmail.com\">garyguichard@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->).  I'll send it off as soon as I can once I get the payment.\
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thanks\,\
gary",16548,"BBCode","2009-09-30 22:21:25"
16558,2301,"Michael\,\
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I hear what you're saying. Mum's the word. I'll be stopping by Michael's in Seattle to play some guitars to hear what I might be missing. Then off to Vancouver for the evening. Hopefully\, there'll be a gypsy jazz group performing that night.\
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Please let me know if you come across something good.\
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Thanks\,\
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Bob",16546,"BBCode","2009-09-30 21:25:36"
16559,241,"Yes\, I have a paypal account (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:garyguichard@gmail.com\">garyguichard@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->).  I'll send it off as soon as I can once I get the payment.\
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thanks\,\
gary",16553,"BBCode","2009-09-30 22:21:25"
16562,1737,"Hi Rodolphe\,\
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Welcome to Toronto\, I as well just moved here.  Too bad\, I just sold an MD50 about a month ago.  However I have a like new Latcho Drom Manouche oval hole that I may be selling in about 3 weeks.  If you're interested let me know. I'm just waiting till my new guitar arrives.\
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Cheers\,\
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Ian",16562,"BBCode","2009-09-16 08:49:29"
16570,2272,"Hi Ian\,\
thanks for your mail.\
I don't know at all the Latcho Drom guitars. Is it a chinese guitar?\
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Do you play with people in TO?\
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rod",16570,"BBCode","2009-10-01 20:01:13"
16574,1986,"I am not going to make it tonight.   :(\
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I may make it tomorrow for the workshop and concert.  Not sure yet.  If not then stay in touch in the future\
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Chris",16255,"BBCode","2009-10-02 14:38:49"
16580,62,"hey there i just put thirty two dollars into your paypal account. i added a little extra in case there were extra charges on your end for shipping to canada. let me know if there are any issues that arise. thanks.",16548,"BBCode","2009-10-03 09:32:58"
16581,620,"[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=35957#p35957]Subject: AJL - a testimonial[/url]\
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[quote=\"marciero\"]That's too bad Ben. Did you think of offering for sale here? The cracks that penetrated the wood-were any on the top?\
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Mike[/quote]\
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Mike\, there was some line cracking in the finish on the top as well\, but not all that bad\, and not deep at all\, nothing to worry about. It was what was going on around the sides that I couldn't live with\, but some people would not be all that bothered by it. I never thought about selling it here since I doubt I would have recovered my cost. \
\
As far as I know\, it is still in Canada. I didn't actually send it back to AJL\, but rather to Denis Chang in Montreal\, which was the arrangement I made with Ari-Jukka. Denis had it on loan while his new AJL was being built\, so we just put everything back the way it was. \
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I'll probably never know exactly what caused the damage. Denis is known to be hard on guitars (which I found out later)\, but two luthiers who looked at it thought it might have been frozen. Denis said UPS lost it for a while in the dead of winter when it was shipped to him\, and the damage probably would not have shown up for a while\, if that was the cause. Denis really only cares about the sound\, so the cracks were no big deal to him. He's been very apologetic. Also\, one of the latches on the case is broken. Denis shipped it by slapping a label on the case and handing it over to FedEx (which is [i]not [/i]how I shipped it back to him)\, but if FedEx broke it\, there would have been nothing I could do about that\, given the way it was \"packed.\"\
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I have no idea what plans AJ has for the guitar. If you're interested\, you could drop him an e-mail. He would probably be reluctant to sell it without a refinish job\, but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Just between you & me and PLEASE don't repeat this (or anything else I said)\, I paid 2300 Euros for it. A very good price for the guitar had it been in in decent condition\, plus I avoided customs and taxes. It's got all the upgrades - Brazilian rosewood\, AJL tuners\, tinted top.\
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I have a lot of pictures of the cracks\, if you want to see for yourself. The sound is stupendous\, exactly as AJ describes on his site\, full bass and somewhat rounded off trebles\, very LOUD. I've heard some Favino clones that sounded like banjos on steroids\, not this one. It is also well played in and opened up. \
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An unfortunate turn of events\, to be sure\, but the refund allowed me to buy the fabulous Bob Holo F hole that Michael had for sale a while back\, so I ended up happy in the end.",16581,"BBCode","2009-10-03 11:45:44"
16582,126,"Ben\,\
Well good for you\, as far as getting the Bob Holo. Glad it turned out reasonably well. I am a bit interested in the guitar. There is plenty of reason for me to go to Montreal; I have friends\, etc. I would have to sell a guitars or two to buy that thing. It would replace my Dellarte Fav copy\, which I actually like a lot. \
I certainly wont repeat anything about price to anyone; thanks for giving me details. \
 If you don't mind\, I would like to see pictures. Can you send me some? and I think I will drop Dennis  a line. \
my email is mike DOT arciero AT gmail DOT com\
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Mike",16582,"BBCode","2009-10-03 13:27:47"
16583,126,"Dennis\,\
What are the plans for Ben's AJL? I'm curious.  It's just an idea at this point\, but I may be interested if it's for sale.\
Mike",16583,"BBCode","2009-10-03 13:43:42"
16584,620,"Hi Mike\,\
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By all means\, give Denis a shout. He has the guitar. He sent me a very interesting note to the effect that Ted Gottsegen happened to be there when it arrived\, and his opinion was that the cracks were no big deal. So there are very different opinions about it. \
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The day it arrived\, I was immediately shocked by seeing a case sitting in my friend's shop (where it was delivered) with a label on it. No box. So I opened it up\, looking for the worst. I think I never got over that initial reaction. [i]If [/i]I had been warned about the cracks [i]and [/i]it had been packed properly\, I might have felt differently about it. As it happened\, I don't think I would ever have felt right about it after that. I tried to get AJ to refund a small amount to contribute to getting it redone here\, but he wasn't interested in that proposition. \
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The guitar does seem to be structurally sound. My luthier checked it thoroughly inside and out and found no other problems. He was quite taken with the beauty of the wood\, the attention to detail\, and the quality of the finish\, which was apparent even with the damage.\
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Here are some photos:\
[url]http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee216/bpr9642/AJL/[/url]\
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The area on the bass side is the one place where the wood is actually lifted a little. A proper repair job would include gluing that back down before refinishing. But some people might be very happy to live with it as is. If you can get to Montreal and inspect and play it\, you can decide for yourself.\
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Good luck\, and let me know how things turn out. I'm sure Denis will be glad to have you check it over\, and AJ might be pleased to see it sold to someone who knows what he's getting.  If you do decide to make an offer on it\, ask Denis what he thinks AJ might go for. AJ's original asking price was 2600 Euros\, and Denis suggested I offer 2300\, which to my amazement was accepted.",16581,"BBCode","2009-10-03 14:15:51"
16585,126,"Thanks for the pictures. It  does not look like \"no big deal\". Actually\, from the pictures\, I thought the treble was the bad looking side. It really looked like the wood was totally split. If it's \"lifted\" on the bass side \, then that;s bad too. If that could be fixed and made stable\, that would be good enough for me. But still the guitar would have to be significantly discounted. The top could be a question mark. I'm no expert\, but those cracks could go into the wood at some time in the future. The guitar could still sound great but I would think should be discounted.\
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I will let you know if I make a move on it.\
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Mike",16582,"BBCode","2009-10-03 14:47:22"
16586,620,"In a way\, the pictures actually make it look worse than it does in person. My next door neighbor\, who is a professional photographer\, took them. That place on the bass side is definitely the biggest area of concern. Everywhere else there are just finish cracks along the grain lines\, lot and lots of them. I've got a '66 Martin D28 with Brazilian rosewood that went through 20+ years of bluegrass festivals\, and it has gazillions of finish checks all over\, but these are cracks\, not age checking.\
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In that one spot on the bass side\, it looks like something might have been spilled there that worked its way into the wood and caused some separation. Two luthiers that I took it to both wanted to repair and refinish it. A third one thought I should keep it and just keep an eye on it. Other people around here also had different opinions about it. \
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I called AJ immediately in Samois after it arrived\, and he offered my money back right away. Then I put new strings on it (the old ones were corroded beyond belief) and the thing came alive! It truly was an amazing sounding guitar. That was why the discussion dragged on for months\, because I had decided that I really wanted to find a way to keep it. But he wasn't willing to bend on the price\, and I really didn't want to ship it to Finland and back for refinishing and deal with the very complicated Canada Customs issues involved. For 2000-2100 Euros I would have kept it. As it as\, I lost some on the change in the exchange rate\, but call it the price for a lesson learned. Never\, never buy a guitar when neither you nor the seller is able to inspect it first.\
\
In the end\, only you can decide if the guitar is suitable for you at whatever price it can be had for. You definitely need to handle it in person\, and maybe line up a luthier in Montreal to check it over if you decide to go that far.\
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Do let me know what transpires.\
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By the way\, what do you have in the way of gypsy guitars now?",16581,"BBCode","2009-10-03 15:05:58"
16588,126,"I have this Collins that I had at Django in June\, and I have an Hommage.\
I really like the Hommage\, but not so much for gypsy stuff\, more for straight-ahead acoustic jazz.  I like to practice on it too sometimes since it plays easily and in tune. I hardly ever use it on gigs though. Even at home\, I mostly play the Collins. The Hommage was the guitar I was trying to sell on the forum. I sent it to New York so Alex Simon could try it. He said he liked it but did not buy it.  \
 I don't know what I'm thinking with the AJL...\
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Mike",16582,"BBCode","2009-10-03 16:16:17"
16589,620,"I've got the Holo\, a new Gallato RS1939 oval hole that is coming around nicely\, and a very pretty maple Dell'Arte 14 fret short scale D hole. A friend was buying the Dell'Arte on the installment plan\, but I'm not so sure anymore. Haven't heard from him in a while\, and I know he had some financial difficulties earlier\, so the deal may or may not still be on. If I wound up keeping the Dell'Arte it wouldn't be so bad. I'd love to get my hands on a good Busato replica someday\, maybe one of the Duponts.",16581,"BBCode","2009-10-03 16:33:26"
16591,3,"I really don't know\, I'm keeping it until AJ needs it back.. I personally think it s really good\, ben liked it but was worried about the cracks... according to Teddy G\, these cracks are normal on favino type guitars and he even showed me his....\
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i really don't know what to say\, i'm going to have it inspected it by a local luthier to see what it's all about\
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D",16591,"BBCode","2009-10-03 20:46:23"
16592,14,"How much for the gig book ?\
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I live in Portland Orego  USA   97225\
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Thanks\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=35479#p35479]Subject: WTB: Robin Nolan's books[/url]\
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[quote=\"emicad\"]I have the Gig Book. Take a look at this topic:\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3873]http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3873[/url]\
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It's a good book\, but you need to practice the unusual tab system for a while\, before feeling comfortable with that. Anyway\, let me know what you need.[/quote]",16592,"BBCode","2009-10-03 22:25:37"
16593,126,"Okay that;s cool. If I decided I was seriously interested I suppose I could contact AJL. I imagine other people (say\, on the forum) would be interested in the guitar as well if it were offered for sale at discount.\
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Mike",16583,"BBCode","2009-10-04 04:08:26"
16594,241,"Hi\,\
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I got the payment and sent the book off yesterday.  I hope you enjoy it.\
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take care\,\
gary",16548,"BBCode","2009-10-04 08:31:07"
16602,1833,"hello.\
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Thanks for the tips.I am practicing on that.Also \
I wanted to ask you where can I find transcribed Valse de los niglos...ITs amazing...\
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Or which valse you suggest for my level?\
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Muchas Gracias :wink:",13892,"BBCode","2009-10-05 02:39:37"
16603,311,"Hi\,\
Denis Chang's Is about to release a DVD of waltzes played by Stochelo!!\
I think valse a rosenthal is good to start with but almost any waltz can be slowed down and sound cool.\
Sorry don't have valse de niglos trascribed\, but it might be in Romane's book/cd Impair et valse\, I believe it's available at the djangobooks store\
best\,\
Enrique",13893,"BBCode","2009-10-05 02:52:40"
16608,1737,"Hi Cristian\,\
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So my Dupont just arrived\, if you're still interested in the Manouche let me known asap.\
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Cheers\,\
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Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-10-05 08:45:14"
16609,1737,"Hi Rod\,\
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This is an import but hand made.  Infact I have been using it at the Jam on Tuesday nights for the last few weeks. I did not make the connection that it was you there.  I think its sold\, these get snapped up quickly as they really are special.  If that deal falls through I'll let you know.\
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I won't be at the jam this week\, but next week I'll bring my Dupont and you're welcome to try it out.\
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Cheers\,\
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Ian",16381,"BBCode","2009-10-05 08:48:41"
16610,252,"When I was gigging my Fhole I used an ATPro70\, which I think is the little brother of yours. I mounted the microphone in the large squarish portion of the lower F hole and found that I could alter the sound by tilting the mic - in other words\, if the mic was pointing straight up at the strings the sound was bassy - if it was pointing at the 14th fret it was leaner - then I used a K&K preamp and usually wound up pushing my mids and trimming my bass to get a meaty rhythm sound. Oh\, and I used the bass attenuation switch on the mic. But again - I only do rhythm so my amplification needs are simpler than yours.\
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At DFNW\, Romane was amazing at the sound checks. He pointed mics at the 12th frets of the guitars and we EQ'd things a bit on the dark side with some punch at 2\,500 hz and it was brilliant for all six guitars. Romane's VR\, Richard's Busato (belonged to his grandfather... amazing guitar) two of my cedar models\, and one of my F hole models. They all sounded great with that setup. So\, I'd have to agree with your assertion that mics are the way to go if you want the best sound. The mics were unremarkable - probably pretty much an SM58 clone - but they worked great.\
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Stochelo Rosenberg also straight mics his Selmer when he has a soundman\, but at smaller gigs with his Eimers he uses some form of piezo (Schertler is probably just fine) and some form of clip-on mic (yours should be fine) and runs them into a stereo mic mixer. I don't know if that would be too complex for live gigs\, but its what he does and he says it's a good sound.",16610,"BBCode","2009-10-05 10:10:52"
16611,2284,"Hi Ian\,\
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That is great! Yes I am. How do we do the transaction? Can you give me a phone number I can reach you? Mine is 613 236 80 28.\
Are you still coming to Ottawa?\
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Cheers\,\
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Christian.",16394,"BBCode","2009-10-05 10:12:44"
16613,2140,"Hello Michael...\
First of all bravo for all the things you are doing in favour of gypsy music...\
Do you come to Paris sometimes...? and also ... do you think it would be possible to sell the cd I recorded with Patrick Saussois (live at the quecumbar) on your excellent site...\
Cheers for now...\
yours friendly\
DJM\
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PS : Please take a look at my videos on [url=http://www.myspace.com/djmparis]http://www.myspace.com/djmparis[/url]",16613,"BBCode","2009-10-05 12:31:20"
16614,9,"Hi...unfortunately I never have time to go to Europe\, would love to but I probably won't be there anytime soon.\
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Sure\, I could sell your CD on consignment. Send me some copies and I will put it up for sale.\
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thanks!\
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-Michael",16614,"BBCode","2009-10-05 12:38:16"
16615,1737,"Hey\,\
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I will be in Ottawa around the 21-22nd of Oct.  I can certainly bring it with me\, if you're sure you want it\, or if you're in Toronto before then you can take it.  Otherwise I could ship it\, but it would probably cost ~$70-80 and might not be the best idea shipping in a gig bag\, even with double boxing\, I'd be worried.  \
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My Cell is 647 290-9247.\
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Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-10-05 14:03:41"
16618,431,"Hi Michael\,\
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I can't seem to find my old pms since the forum upgrade\, so I can't attach you previous pm for reference.\
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I was wondering if you were still interested in taking my Dupont in for consignment for $3500?\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-05 23:45:38"
16621,2140,"ok michael...\
Where do I send them?\
DJM",16613,"BBCode","2009-10-06 04:29:38"
16622,9,"7310 19th ave NW\
Seattle\, WA 98117\
USA\
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thanks!\
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'm",16614,"BBCode","2009-10-06 07:41:00"
16625,2284,"Hi Ian\,\
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Yes\, I agree with you. I will wait until you come on the 21.\
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Cheers\,\
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Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-10-06 12:06:30"
16627,1817,"Hi Josh\, \
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How are you ? \
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You must as usual be very busy ... \
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Listen I reacted to this message of a german in possession of a guitar I sold many years ago to another german of Hannover... this D-Hole is a Will Etienne a guitar builder from Holland and not like it is sugested a french guitar builder... I reacted because there is so much nosense going aroudn that a \" new unknown french guitar builder\" would not help\, specially if it is an practically non active dutch one.... \, so once posted I looked at it and it seems my message to this german guy came up in the wrong forum\, but then again I am not a specialist of those things ( forums ) \, at least I did try\, could you see that this gentleman get the post anyway ? \
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I think you can do it\, but then again \, it could be that is impossible for you to do so... maybe if you have the \"Key\" ? of the forums\, jsut follow my name patrickbitane I guess...anyway I di sold that guitar and I have met Wil Etienne once in my life...he was also the very first one to write a book about building a Selmer ... I thought to mention it now that I remember... but between us he did not have a great talent to built a guitar that really sounded good\, they are alright but not \"special\".... \
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Have a great week\, hope to hear from you someday... whenever... \
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Cheers \,\
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Patrick",16627,"BBCode","2009-10-06 15:31:39"
16631,252,"Oh... duh... yes you're right. It's a walnut neck. I was going to put a 3 piece on it and then I found this really dark veiny piece of walnut and I swapped it out. You've reminded me - it's time to go hunt for good walnut again so I can build up some necks to age.\
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So - it's a walnut neck with carbon...",16631,"BBCode","2009-10-06 18:21:11"
16634,252,"Yeah... amps as monitors can be a really deceptive thing. Ironically - this is more or less what happened to to Ensemble Zaiti in their first show at DFNW this year. (first day in the big auditorium... the small auditorium is a breeze to amplify so is rarely a problem) So... it's showtime and they walked out on stage and looked at each other ... the setup was completely changed from their sound-check... amp cabs were mic'd... monitors were off (the real monitors) But\, the audience is cheering so they sit down and do the show - but all through it Adrien is getting up to go adjust the amp and look up at the soundboard with this sort of: \"Um... some help please?\" look on his face... help that never came... \
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So for the next show - Romane corralled the soundman and said very politely but firmly: (through his translator) \"This is EXACTLY what you're going to do...\" and they did stage mics straight to the soundboard with a warm midrange focused EQ curve...\
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... and gosh golly gee if the sound for the second show wasn't fantastic.\
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I'm guessing a lot of young sound guys are making their bread and butter doing rock & rap gigs because generally if you get a guy under 30 he starts miking the amps and equalizing everything 10db up in the treble... All's well that ends well though - the guy learned quickly and the sound for the rest of the festival was spot-on.",16610,"BBCode","2009-10-06 18:43:11"
16638,431,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks for taking the Dupont on consignment.  I'll send you an e-mail when I send it out\, but it should be in the next few days when I get a chance to pack it up.  Should I send it to the address on the website?\
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Also\, would you mind checking your files to make sure you have my current address:  1300 Montero Avenue\, Burlingame\, CA  94010?\
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Thanks also for sending me the link to the Favino.  It sure looks like a very nice instrument.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-06 23:30:32"
16640,2095,"Hi!\
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I'm a gypsy swing (and jazz) guitarist from Finland and while ago I bought the Djangology and Portena Soledad albums from CD-baby. I just wanted to say how much these records have inspired me! I love the Djangology record with it's rawness and joyfulness and also the Portena Soledad with a different moods and beautiful compositions. Keep up the good work! I'm also a huge fan to Bireli Lagrene and I have to say that your playing has the same kind of melodic quality as Bireli has! \
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Some time ago I bought myself a new Gallato RS-1939 (made in 2009) guitar and I understood that you used a similar guitar on some of the songs in these albums\, is this true? I'm very interested to hear how did you set up your guitar (action\, strings\, different bridge\, bridge height) to get that gnarly sound? If you have time to answer you'll have the most grateful fan here in Finland!\
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PS. This message was meant for Gonzalo Bergara. I'm sorry if this went to wrong person.\
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Best regards\,\
Tomi Kettunen",16640,"BBCode","2009-10-07 03:05:53"
16641,1489,"Hey thanks for the info\, but was a day too late... I left the day before you sent this... but I will probably go back there because \
i absolutely loved it\, so I will keep this on file for next time. Thanks again for your help.",16641,"BBCode","2009-10-07 07:23:32"
16642,1489,"Hey Jack\,\
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It is ironic\, but I bought a Robin Nolan Modele guitar (brand-new never been played) yesterday for $700 ( a total steal) off some local shop in Manchester\, NH... they had it on sale because they got it off of a distributor who was going out of buisness and they were not selling it quick enough... so I bought it! It is fucking amazing. So never again will I be asking to borrow guitars for jam sessions... \
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So\, I would love to show the guitar to you and do some playing... I really want to start getting into lead playing as well (privately) and start working on that whole thing. I am working lots on scales and arppegios lately.\
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Anyway\, if you  or your friend from California want to hang out sometime\, let me know... you guys are really cool dudes and fun to play with obviously.\
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You can always email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dropdeadblues@hotmail.com\">dropdeadblues@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call my cell at 603.540.6410\
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Would be great to hear from you and tell your freind I said hey.\
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Peace\,\
Ryan",16642,"BBCode","2009-10-07 07:29:54"
16643,302,"Hi Charlie  -  \
                     I've played a friend's (Michael Soccia/Ranger & the ReArrangers) twice\, when it was new in '06 and then lately a couple months back.  He bought it at Samois when over there with his son.  It is a D-Hole\, plays nice\, looks nice\, but I\"m not wowed by the sound.  Most D-holes have a lower mid-range and can sound somewhat \"boomy\".\
                     I talked with Josh Hegg about Eimers and he said people either like them or they don't.  I also talked with \"Chicago Pat\" at Troy's house 11 days ago and he said they are a little heavy and they need an owner who plays aggresive and heavy!\
                     Anyway\, hope this helps some\
                     ps: I didn't want to post this on the message board as I will be sitting in with the band in a couple weeks!\
                     Cheers\,  Rocky",16643,"BBCode","2009-10-07 17:34:15"
16645,302,"Charlie  -\
                I came up with Josh Hegg on Friday and didn't play but one time on Friday downtown in front of the book store late in the afternoon.  The rest of the time was at the Fairgrounds with alot of players more a little lower in ability than many of the better players.  But did get in good jamming with Josh and his bandmate Jim\, and also some at Troy's and Phil's.  My Holo is just wonderful!  Bob is talented and makes guitars with individual character.  I bought an old Saga Gitane D-500 SN 008 off EBAY and played it for the 3 months before coming up to DFNW so decided to take it up and compare to a few others I knew were around and also leave it with Josh for work.  It is \"Tubby\" sounding\, with a bass echo like taking a bath in a tube.  However\, I like it for that reason and it is so easy to play\, and has an old vintage tone.  Josh says it is from mid 90's  \
                Anyway\, Josh is doing a fret job\, new tuners\, a new bridge.  And I'm going to put in a K&K floating bridge pickup under the middle floating bridge ends.  Talked with a guy I knew from up here who is now in Minneapolis who has tried seven of the K&K products  and swears by them\, expecially this one.  So I'm going to give it a shot.  Also\, the phone plug in attaches to the back of the tailpiece so no drilling is involved.  He has a Dupont VR\, an old Hodson\, and a D-500.  I may let my other bandmate who plays a great flute\, but so-so \"Pompe\" use it instead of her top of the line Taylor which doesn't have the proper tone!\
                I've been playing my Holo again now and will get back up to speed and take it to DFNW next year!  I still have my Dell Arte Hommage and will keep it also!\
               Sorry I missed you this year.  See you next year.\
               Cheers\,  Rocky\
               ps:  If your looking for a new guitar\, I'd research Holo\, Rodrigio Shopis (sp) and maybe even an AJL.",16643,"BBCode","2009-10-07 22:40:34"
16646,2268,"Hey man\,\
\
I'm lookin for the Denis Chang Art of Accompaniment. Let me know if you have it.\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",16646,"BBCode","2009-10-08 05:38:23"
16647,2139,"hallo Phil\, recently I bought a gallato petit bouche 1939 1 series \
\
inside I can see i red the name Geronimo mateos   hecho a mano \
but the number is 197/2003 \
\
I sow your old post and you explain that number is from 453 to-------\
really i dont understand.......the guitar is beautiful brasilian palissandre with fugured batterfly\,   top spruce neck walnut  \
can you explain me why the number you mentioned are different ?\
\
\
best regards\
\
Max Giannotti",16647,"BBCode","2009-10-08 11:10:59"
16649,230,"Hi  - not sure...as I have an early model Gallato built by Mateos...I recommend you email Geronimo and ask him...here is his email..cheers Phil\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:geronimomateos@telefonica.net\">geronimomateos@telefonica.net</a><!-- e -->",16649,"BBCode","2009-10-08 12:14:43"
16650,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I packed and sent the Dupont off to you today.  You should see it Monday.  The FedEx tracking number is 468608110078645.\
\
Thanks again for offering to take this in for consignment.\
\
Best regards!\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-08 19:07:51"
16651,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I forgot to ask this in my previous PM.  Would you mind deleting my for sale post in the classified section?  I tried to do it myself\, but couldn't figure out how to.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-08 19:12:39"
16654,9,"[quote=\"Charlie Ayers\"]Hi Micheal:\
\
Any chance you'll be carrying this CD?\
[url=http://www.amazon.fr/Petite-Famille-Samy-Daussat-Trio/dp/B0029X5LKU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1252290060&sr=1-1]http://www.amazon.fr/Petite-Famille-Sam ... 060&sr=1-1[/url][/quote]\
\
I have one copy...do you want it?\
\
[quote]I my be in the market for an MD50; I wish I had tried to stop at your place and play that used one you just sold\, on my way home from Djangofest.\
\
I guess there is that used VR you have...\
[/quote]\
\
That's a great deal on the VR...those are $8000 new and this one is almost unplayed.\
\
The Barault is also amazing...and a steal at $5K\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",16654,"BBCode","2009-10-09 10:09:02"
16656,9,"$20 for the CD. I don't have the others you mentioned.\
\
The Barault is a warmer\, darker guitar then the VR. But very\, very loud which is hard to find...usually the loud ones are also bright. The neck is very ergonomic...it's by far the easiest playing guitar that's here right now. Almost like an electric!",16654,"BBCode","2009-10-09 11:36:19"
16658,9,"he's been around a long time...made guitars for Bireli\, Tchavolo\, Dorado\, etc. He's not big on marketing\, but is well known in Europe.\
\
Yes\, I'm a dealer. But keep in mind this model will normally be $6000-$7000. It's on sale because of a few pick scratches.",16654,"BBCode","2009-10-09 11:56:16"
16660,9,"if not better! Really clean joints and wood is amazing....it has the really light colored brazilian which is the real stuff. Not the darker stuff you see on most guitars today....",16654,"BBCode","2009-10-09 12:18:41"
16662,9,"yes\, it has a truss rod and is standard selmer specs. 13/4 nut. it's in great condition other then a tiny bit of pick wear.",16654,"BBCode","2009-10-09 15:45:42"
16671,2373,"Hi\,\
\
Looking at purchasing an Enorez GJG.  Do you still like yours?  Is it arched back and/or top?   \
\
Thanks\,\
David\
Charlotte\, NC",16671,"BBCode","2009-10-11 12:02:11"
16672,2282,"Hey\,\
\
Its just like the cigano\, flat top and slghty arched bach. I really love it!\
\
Enjoy",16671,"BBCode","2009-10-11 13:36:22"
16673,2373,"Michael\,\
Thanks for your reply.  The seller I am looking at says theirs has extremely high action.  Is there an adjustable truss rod?  Can the action be lowered significantly.  Wondering if his neck is warped?? Thoughts?",16673,"BBCode","2009-10-11 14:55:44"
16674,311,"Hey Charlie\,\
No\, I haven't had the pleasure of playing a Barault.\
At Samois I tried Mateos\, Duponts\, Eimers\, Hahl and Ajl. Plus Adrien's Olivier Marin\
\
For the traditional sound Dupont wins hands down. \
Hahl makes a great modern style selmer but hugely overpriced\, great playability.\
Mateos makes great affordable guitars\, liked the cedar top oval a lot. Instant Tchavolo sound.\
Eimers sounded fine but quiet. I was excited to try the Antiques but was dissapointed and wouldn't buy one.\
Ajl XO was really good and beautiful\, to me it sounded much better than Eimers Antique.\
The Marin was so good I'm thinking of getting one someday\, a good blend of traditional and modern sound and very loud\, they seem to project in all directions\, a little stiffer to play than the others but amazing.\
\
Hope this helps in your search.",16674,"BBCode","2009-10-11 16:35:52"
16676,2282,"Hey\,\
\
 I remember seeing that one on ebay a while ago. Its like $230 right? Well with mine (i paid 320) I got it from a place called njmusicstore (on ebay). They are a shop based in New Jersey\, and i just called them up and asked them to pick out a nice one for me\, and they did me one up and got the action set up and its really nice now. Hope that helps regards",16673,"BBCode","2009-10-12 18:03:47"
16678,2373,"Thanks so much.  Trying to understand what happened.  I was beat by $2 as the auction closed.  But now he's got it listed again.",16673,"BBCode","2009-10-12 18:11:55"
16682,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I was wondering if the Dupont made it to you yet?\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-13 08:25:01"
16683,4,"Hey John\,\
\
Do you still have the Nolan CD?\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36099#p36099]Subject: FS: Lots of Gypsy Jazz CDs...low prices[/url]\
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[quote=\"sockeye\"]Hi guys\,\
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Still cleaning out some shelf space\, and I'm offering some Gypsy Jazz CDs for sale.\
\
Please drop me a line (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john@sugarinthegourd.com\">john@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e -->) if you see anything you'd like. Shipping is $3 for the 1st CD\, $1 for each additional CD. PayPal is preferred.\
\
Best wishes\,\
\
John\
\
\
Robin Nolan Swing Quartet - Out Of Town (1st CD\, long out of print) $30\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/nolan-organized-crime.html]Robin Nolan & Friends - Organized Crime[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/romane_frederic_manoukian.html]Romane & The Frederic Manoukian Orchestra[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/romane_djangovision.html]Romane - Djangovision[/url] $12\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/romane_hotclub.html]Romane - New Quintette Du Hot Club De France[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://www.inandout.at/?ff_sku=CD34352-I1&new_waers=USD]Sinti Featuring Jimmy Rosenberg[/url] $9\
\
[b]SOLD[/b] [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/rosenberg_trio_caravan.html]The Rosenberg Trio - Caravan[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/gonzalo-bergara-portena-soledad.html]Gonzalo Bergara - Porteña Soledad[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/gonzalo-bergara-djangophonic.html]Gonzalo Bergara - Djangophonic[/url] $5 HOLD\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/swing-gitan.html]Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/vignola.html]Frank Vignola - Blues for a Gypsy[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://jazztimes.com/articles/10945-django-lives-hot-club-usa]Hot Club USA (Frank Vignola) - Django Lives[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.markoconnor.com/index.php?page=cds&display=102]Mark O'Connor - Hot Swing! Featuring Frank Vignola and Jon Burr[/url] $9 HOLD\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/samson_djieske.html]Samson Schmitt and Dorado Schmitt - Djieske (Japanese Pressing w. differet cover)[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://www.tower.com/jazz-manouche-vol-1-various-artists-cd/wapi/106775834]Jazz Manouche Vol.1 (2-CD comp)[/url] $15\
\
[b]SOLD[/b] [url=http://www.tower.com/jazz-manouche-v-2-various-artists-cd/wapi/106105485]Jazz Manouche Vol.2 (2-CD comp)[/url] $15\
\
[url=http://www.worldsrecords.com/pages/artists/d/de_cauter_koen/koen_de_cauter_28916.html]Koen De Cauter & Orange Kellin - A Little Corner Of Paradise[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/fourcade_mademoiselle.html]Florence Fourcade Quartet - Mademoiselle Swing[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/boulou_shades.html]Boulou & Elios Ferre - Shades of a Dream[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/garcia_dream.html]Ninine Garcia - My Dream of Love[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/belinsky_swing.html]Frederic Belinsky - Swing Tzigane[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/stephane_wrembel_barbes.html]Stephane Wrembel - Barbes Brooklyn[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.amoeba.com/buy-stuff/detail/the-stephane-wrembel-trio-w-special-guest-david-grisman/gypsy-rumble.html]The Stephane Wrembel Trio w/ special guest David Grisman - Gypsy Rumble[/url] $8\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/john-jorgenson-after-youve-gone.html]John Jorgenson - After You’ve Gone (officially released CD-R)[/url] $8\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/john-jorgenson-ultraspontane.html]John Jorgenson - Ultraspontane[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/sandwich_digga.html]Hot Club Sandwich - Digga Digga Do[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.amazon.fr/Petite-Famille-Samy-Daussat-Trio/dp/B0029X5LKU]Samy Daussat Trio - La Petite Famille[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://djangology.net/2008/06/]Bero Landauer Trio Featuring Samy Daussat - Comme Autrefois[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://gypsyjazz.net/products/cds-rubina.php]Diknu Schneeberger Trio - Rubina[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/doudou_swing.html]Doudou Swing - Doudou a Feu Doux[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/zigeuner_7.html]Musik Deutscher Zigeuner Vol.7: Prinzo and Betzi Winterstein - Sweet Guitar[/url] $12\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/gypsy_swing.html]Jimmy Rosenberg\, Moreno\, Robin Nolan\, and the Hot Club de Norvege - Gypsy Swing[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.chamsarecords.com/cd.php?id=4]Jelle van Tongeren Group - Earbeat[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/soto_caliquenyu.html]Django’s Castle / Pere Soto - El Caliquenyu Del Califa[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.gypsyjazz.net/products/cds-claire-de-lune-recorded-live-at-filoli-gardens.php]Hot Club of San Francisco - Claire de Lune[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.gypsyjazz.net/products/cds-be-that-way.php]Hot Club of San Francisco - Be That Way[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.gypsyjazz.net/products/cds-hcsf-postcards-from-gypsyland.php]Hot Club of San Francisco - Postcards From Gypsyland[/url] $9\
\
[url=http://www.gypsyjazz.net/products/cds-swing-this.php]Hot Club of San Francisco - Swing This[/url] $9\
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[b]SOLD[/b] [url=http://www.gypsyjazz.net/products/cds-yerba-buena-bounce.php]Hot Club of San Francisco - Yerba Buena Bounce[/url] $9[/quote]",16683,"BBCode","2009-10-13 08:36:28"
16686,131,"Brian\, \
\
Sorry to be slow in coming back to you.   I usually get an email note when a new PM arrives otherwise I never check my Djangobooks PMs.   Somehow\, I didn't see the heads up email.   \
\
Anyhow\, yes\, Tom is still around and for this kind of music\, Tom is the man.  Tom does not perform gypsy jazz much these days\, but he has it deep.   He's a huge Django fan and studied with Fapy Lafertin about 8 years ago.  I'm not 100% sure he is still teaching\, but if he is\, it is worth a try.  \
\
Tom is not much on lesson plans.   He'll probably listen to you play and listen to what you want to learn and go from there.   If you are a \"lesson plan\" kind of guy\, this will drive you nuts\, but over time you'll see there is a method to his style of teaching.   Tom is well grounded in theory and will impart as much as you want to know\, but doesn't expect the music to come from the theory.    All and all\, Tom is not the best teacher that ever lived\, but he's pretty good and he IS a great player and great person.   I learned as much just playing with him as I did from his \"teaching\".    And we played alot :D   \
\
Tom's email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mitch251@comcast.net\">mitch251@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->   He is not real responsive to email because he is a slow typist so if you don't hear back\, try his phone: 410-916-1976 \
\
Craig",16686,"BBCode","2009-10-13 11:17:05"
16687,2264,"Craig\,\
\
No worries--I appreciate the response.  I've actually never taken a guitar lesson in my life\, just learned by playing and by watching/playing with others.  So maybe the style will suit me just fine  :D \
\
I really have always just had an ear for stuff\, but the theory subject is an area in which I'd like some improvement\, so that's nice to know.\
\
Thanks for the contact info.  I think I will try to get in touch with Tom some time.\
\
Thank you again\,\
Brian\
\
P.S.  I ended up getting Josh Hegg's DG-300 and I love it!!  Having an instrument that makes you want to play it all the time sure is nice.  Got a Wegen 3.5 mm pick\, Gypsy Picking\, and have been practicing my arpeggios and using the play-along websites and having a blast!",16096,"BBCode","2009-10-13 11:27:49"
16688,131,"Brian\, \
\
Glad you found a guitar you like.   I usually shy away from recommendations on guitars\, there are so many and what people like tends to be personal.   \
\
If you like\, send me an email and I'll hook you up to some of the local contacts.   There is a yahoo group just for mid-Atlantic GJ gigs.   I play in two groups\, Hot Club of DC and Crosstown Swing.   Maybe we can get together sometime and play some tunes.  \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Craig",16686,"BBCode","2009-10-13 11:57:32"
16694,4,"I'll take \"Out of Town\". How do you want the money?\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",16683,"BBCode","2009-10-13 22:39:25"
16695,4,"Hey\,\
\
I'll take \"Out of Town\" how do you want the money?\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",16683,"BBCode","2009-10-13 22:45:06"
16697,4,"I'll paypal you. What about shipping to NYC?\
\
Thanks John!",16683,"BBCode","2009-10-14 07:52:04"
16699,4,"Great\, sending the money now!\
\
Thanks!",16683,"BBCode","2009-10-14 08:03:05"
16701,337,"Hey Ryan!\
\
Dude\, that's great! I'd love to jam. We're actually going to have a ginormous jam in Brookline this Saturday. You are more than welcome to come to that. Reagrdless of whether you're free or not\, I would loooove to jam\, and I'm sure Jameson would be down for it too. Let me know when you're free... the best email address to contact me at would be <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jsoref@cakewalk.com\">jsoref@cakewalk.com</a><!-- e -->\, or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jsorefster@cakewalk.com\">jsorefster@cakewalk.com</a><!-- e -->\, or maybe even better give me a ring on my cell: 617-504-2936\
Can't wait to hear the new guitar. Kudos on that find\, that's an amazing deal!\
\
best\,\
Jack",16642,"BBCode","2009-10-14 10:48:15"
16702,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I just wanted to see if the Dupont made it to you in good shape.  I checked with FedEx and they indicate that it was delivered and signed for on Saturday 10/10. \
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-14 18:48:07"
16705,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Sorry\, I didn't get your previous reply.\
\
Thanks again for taking the guitar in for consignment!\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-15 01:38:19"
16706,1935,"Hello\,\
Now that you've had your Enorez  awhile\, are you still happy with it?  There's another on eBay that I'm thinking of getting\, but I keep hesitating.  \
Thanks\,\
Tom",16706,"BBCode","2009-10-16 02:58:27"
16708,2282,"Yeah I really love it! It sounds amazing. I think with its so cheap because its made in china but that doesn\"t mean the quality suffers. I mean it is definitely solid cedar top asian rosewood back and sides. I love it. The tuners it comes with are garbage. I will say that. So i got some different ones from a guy on ebay (20 bucks) and they are fantastic. Just put some argies on it and it sound right at home. Hope this helps! at the very least the guitar is 300 dollars and it DOES sound fantastic !",16706,"BBCode","2009-10-16 06:51:49"
16709,2196,"Got the guitar this week. It arrived in impeccable condition.\
Thanks for your service and customer support.\
\
Greetings from Argentina.",16709,"BBCode","2009-10-16 10:11:36"
16710,9,"Fantastic...enjoy!\
\
-Michael",16710,"BBCode","2009-10-16 10:16:10"
16711,1935,"Thanks a bunch.  Think that made up my mind.\
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Tom",16706,"BBCode","2009-10-16 14:01:33"
16716,118,"Hi\,\
\
I thought Michael would have more of this\, but a quick look at the store doesn't turn anything up...you could try amazon\, amazon france\, or just try searching for album titles online.  If you can't find anything\, I'm happy to send you a disc of mp3s...it's music that deserves to be heard!\
\
To whet your appetite\, check out this link:\
[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/[/url]\
\
username: gjshare\
p/word: bricktop\
\
there's a ton of good stuff there\, some out of print...Fünf Jahre is there\, as is Dja Maro Drom\, and the Das HWQ album...all I ask is that you don't make the link public on the forum or elsewhere\, but feel free to download for yourself...if you have other questions feel free to write!\
\
best\,\
Jack.\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36182#p36182]Subject: Ziroli Winterstein Trio - Love Letters?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"][quote=\"Jack\"]Check out some of these:\
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[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Funf-Jahre-Musik-Deutscher\,258.html]Fünf Jahre Musik Deutscher Zigeuner[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/I-Raisa\,393.html]I Raisa[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Dja-Maro-Drom\,208.html]Dja Maro Drom[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Das-Hans-che-Weiss-Quintett\,407.html]Das Häns’che Weiss Quintett[/url]\
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I love that stuff; it's got a vibe all it's own that really stands out from the Django tradition...[/quote]\
\
Jack\, absolutely fantastic\, and spot on to what I was hoping for - thanks! \
\
Now - any thoughts on where to obtain these?  Or are you going to kill me with kindness?  :lol:[/quote]",16716,"BBCode","2009-10-16 22:49:34"
16717,2132,"Jack\, I can't thank you enough!  I plan to get lost in some serious music over the next stretch of time\, and it's all thanks to you.   \
\
Amazon comes up empty\, as does some of the other sites where the album is mentioned\, but no source to buy....but I'll keep looking.  \
\
Knock on wood\, something has shifted over the last couple of weeks\, between my studies with Alfonso Ponticelli (began 1 1/2 mos ago)\, and my own work using Denis's\, Stephane's and Michael's pedagogy; it feels like I am starting to really feel this music in a way I hadn't before\, patterns and muscle/mind memory starting to gel and my ability to transcribe and play is starting to flow more than it had previously.  My desire is for that impeccable\, snap pompe\, as I'm hearing in the Winterstein samples listened to....so...head still spinning at the prospect of listening to this (hard to find) music you've so kindly provided...can't say it enough\, I can't thank you enough\, and of course\, it remains completely confidential.  \
\
All the best\,\
\
Paul\
\
[quote=\"Jack\"]Hi\,\
\
I thought Michael would have more of this\, but a quick look at the store doesn't turn anything up...you could try amazon\, amazon france\, or just try searching for album titles online.  If you can't find anything\, I'm happy to send you a disc of mp3s...it's music that deserves to be heard!\
\
To whet your appetite\, check out this link:\
[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/[/url]\
\
username: gjshare\
p/word: bricktop\
\
there's a ton of good stuff there\, some out of print...Fünf Jahre is there\, as is Dja Maro Drom\, and the Das HWQ album...all I ask is that you don't make the link public on the forum or elsewhere\, but feel free to download for yourself...if you have other questions feel free to write!\
\
best\,\
Jack.\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36182#p36182]Subject: Ziroli Winterstein Trio - Love Letters?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"][quote=\"Jack\"]Check out some of these:\
\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Funf-Jahre-Musik-Deutscher\,258.html]Fünf Jahre Musik Deutscher Zigeuner[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/I-Raisa\,393.html]I Raisa[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Dja-Maro-Drom\,208.html]Dja Maro Drom[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangostation.com/Das-Hans-che-Weiss-Quintett\,407.html]Das Häns’che Weiss Quintett[/url]\
\
I love that stuff; it's got a vibe all it's own that really stands out from the Django tradition...[/quote]\
\
Jack\, absolutely fantastic\, and spot on to what I was hoping for - thanks! \
\
Now - any thoughts on where to obtain these?  Or are you going to kill me with kindness?  :lol:[/quote][/quote]",16717,"BBCode","2009-10-16 23:45:02"
16719,203,"Hi Passacaglia\,\
\
You will find enclosed the music sheet of 'It's a sin to tell a lie'.\
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The chords are slightly different from the RealBook sheet that Jack indicated.\
\
And yes there is the A7.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",16719,"BBCode","2009-10-17 10:55:04"
16720,118,"Hi Paul\,\
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No problem--I benefited a lot from people's generosity when I first got into this stuff\, so I'm glad to be able to turn that around.  Enjoy!\
\
best\,\
Jack",16716,"BBCode","2009-10-17 12:24:37"
16722,2132,"François\, merveilleux.  J'ai décidé de me concentrer sur quelques valses - (je commence par Montagne St. Genevieve) - mais fantastique pour voir cet original\, attendant avec intérêt le travailler bientôt. Merci tellement! \
\
Paul\
\
\
\
\
[quote=\"François RAVEZ\"]Hi Passacaglia\,\
\
You will find enclosed the music sheet of 'It's a sin to tell a lie'.\
\
The chords are slightly different from the RealBook sheet that Jack indicated.\
\
And yes there is the A7.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ[/quote]",16722,"BBCode","2009-10-18 09:26:35"
16725,2100,"Very interested in this guitar. Serious interest.  Please send a few pics.  You can send to my private email at \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->.  Also\, send your payment preferences\, and shipping info.\
\
Thanks\
\
Phil\
Mission\, KS 66202\
[\
url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36233#p36233]Subject: Saga Gitane 310 w/case[/url]\
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[quote=\"DjangoJim\"]Saga Gitane 310 Lulo Reinhardt model for sale.  Will send pix on request.  Comes with case\, newly strung with Argies and Wegan Gypsy pick.  Outfitted with Josh Hegg custom bridge. Excellent condition.  $675[/quote]",16725,"BBCode","2009-10-19 06:28:11"
16729,2100,"Trying to resend this message.  Hope you get it.  Interested in the guitar.  Pls send pics\, payment and shipping info. \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil\
Mission\, KS 66202",16725,"BBCode","2009-10-19 11:45:51"
16732,2284,"Hi Ian\,\
\
What time and where is good for you to meet this Wednesday?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-10-19 12:29:42"
16733,2390,"Hi there friend\, how you doing? Listen\, i want to buy the complete works of Django Reinhardt but i don't know which release i should choose. In your opinion\, which is the best release\, the five JSP Records boxsets or the double albums of Fremeaux & Assoc. called Intégrale Django Reinhardt? Which is the biggest difference between them? What one release have that the other do not have? I'll be glad with you help me with this question\, cheers =D",16733,"BBCode","2009-10-19 13:33:53"
16734,4,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I hope all is well with you. Was curious if you're in the market to sell your JP Favino since you've recently updated your quiver of guitars. I have a friend that is looking for one!\
\
Let me know\,\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ted",16734,"BBCode","2009-10-19 17:05:29"
16742,4,"Hey\,\
\
Please keep me in mind. To be honest\, I can't remember what that guitar sounded like. I remember that I liked the tone\, though\, and my friend\, who loves mine mentioned me was looking for a nice guitar I mentioned that one. \
\
Stephane got a free manouche\, which is pretty stupid of him considering if Saga finds out they will cancel his deal - that's what happened to Nolan's music link deal. It just took one innocent photo!\
\
I'm interested in checking out Rodrigo's new guitar\, Favino body with Charlie Christian pick-up. I can't wait for it! \
\
That Selmer was just too bright and brash for my tastes - especially after playing my Favinos all the time which is my ideal sound. #520 has pure Django tone\, IMO! I take a look at the Selmer next time I've over at Rodrigos.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ted",16734,"BBCode","2009-10-19 20:04:01"
16744,1737,"Hey\,\
\
I'm driving up Weds from Toronto.  I'm not sure what time I'll get on the road so I have no idea what time I'll get in. Might be late depending on traffic.\
\
If its late I may have to meet you Thursday\, but best to send me a phone # and once I arrive we can make plans.  What is your schedule like on Thursday?\
\
My # is 647 290-9247\
\
Ian",16390,"BBCode","2009-10-20 07:26:33"
16747,2284,"HI Ian\,\
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Sounds good. My phone number is 613-236 80 28. Call me to when you are in Ottawa\, and we can arrange a good time for Wednesday or Thursday. On Thursdays I work from 4:00 to 8:00.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Christian",16394,"BBCode","2009-10-20 09:05:53"
16748,2100,"Are you sure you wouldn't sell to someone outside of the bay area?  I'd be pretty interested in this guitar.  I'm sure you could ship without too much trouble.  Let me know.\
\
Thanks\,\
Phil\
Mission\, KS 66202\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36259#p36259]Subject: Saga Gitane D-500 for sale (Bay Area)- pickup only[/url]\
\
[quote=\"cheopsnet\"]Hi\,\
\
I am attaching pictures to the Gitane D500\, please let me know if you need any additional shot of a particular angle:\
[url=http://steinwayguitars.blogspot.com/]http://steinwayguitars.blogspot.com/[/url]\
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As for the price\, I have checked ebay and the djangobooks store (all sell D500 from $610 to $900).\
&gt;&gt; I will sell mine for a very competitive $400\, with a complementary set of new Argentine strings in pack (on top of the one already installed on the guitar)\
\
This guitar is really good and does not reflect the super low price. To me\, it is not a surprise that Angelo Debarre\, in some interviews\, says that he often gigs with Saga guitars that he can put in the trunk of his car\, without worrying about anything\, while having a really good instrument. Gypsy jazz is all about going out and playing with friends. For $400\, you will not have to worry either about messing with a large investment.\
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Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cheopsnet@gmail.com\">cheopsnet@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I will respond to you promptly.[/quote]",16748,"BBCode","2009-10-20 10:48:24"
16749,2383,"Hi\,\
\
Thank you for your response. Indeed I do not want the guitar to be hurt in the shipping\, as I do not have a hardshell case for it. Please let me know where you are located and if you have any suggestion as far as safe shipping method\, I am truly open to suggestions.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Regards\,\
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Cheops",16749,"BBCode","2009-10-20 11:17:53"
16750,2100,"Well\,\
\
Let me do some checking.  I know some folks have shipped these kind of guitars without case\, and seem to do it without issues.  I'll check on available methods.  I wouldn't want the guitar hurt in shipping either\, especially when it's coming to me. ;-). \
\
I'll check and get back to you.\
\
Thanks\
\
Phil\
Mission\, KS 66202 (Kansas City\, MO Area)",16750,"BBCode","2009-10-20 11:46:00"
16754,2100,"Well\, I spoke to Michael\, and he tells me that you could double-box it\, but most shipped that way still suffer damage.  Guess\, I'll have to pass on it\, unless you find another way to do it.  If you don't find a buyer by next week\, maybe we can work out a deal where I'd send you some money to pay for a case\, too?  Only other option I suppose.  \
\
Thanks\,",16748,"BBCode","2009-10-20 12:12:50"
16755,2383,"Hi\,\
\
Thanks for checking things with Michael\, I have found him very helpful in the past when it comes to Django-related gear.\
\
Ok\, so I looked into cases and found the official brand of cases used by Saga Music:\
[url=http://www.sagamusic.com/catalog/details.asp?ProductID=CD-1519]http://www.sagamusic.com/catalog/detail ... ID=CD-1519[/url]\
\
I called a dealer next to where I live and it would be $153 for one of these cases\, after tax. The case can get to his store by the end of the week if I order it now and you could pick one of the two colors available (brown or black).\
\
I initially wanted to sell the guitar for $400\, excluding shipping costs. But here is the deal I am offering if you are interested:\
$500 for the Gitane D500\, a set of Argentine strings and the case (please pick one of the two colors)\, excluding shipping (we can make it just as safe and cheaper using USPS\, I have shipped a Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop to Italy this way with no problem whatsoever).\
\
For your information\, I have 100% positive feedback on ebay (username:cheops_net) and am used to buying and selling $$ instruments (feel free to check my previous transactions). So I would loosen the strings to avoid tension on the neck\, and I would generously wrap the guitar in bubble wrap. Please let me know if you are interested asap and we can proceed to the transaction (as soon as I get your payment\, I order the case and have the guitar+strings+case shipped when it arrives).\
\
Please let me know on my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cheopsnet@gmail.com\">cheopsnet@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> for the quickest response.\
\
Thank you very much.\
\
Regards\,\
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Cheops",16749,"BBCode","2009-10-20 14:02:13"
16760,2100,"Sorry took awhile to get home from work.  That's sounds like a good deal to me.  I can send you $100 tonight via paypal to hold it\, until my paycheck comes on Friday.  Then\, pay you the balance on Friday when I get home from work.\
\
Let me know if that's something you could do.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",16748,"BBCode","2009-10-20 19:19:26"
16761,2383,"Hi Phil\,\
\
Thank you for your responses\, I really appreciate the research you have been doing  on your end to make this deal work. First thing\, could you please provide me with your email address as it will be easier to communicate during the processing of this transaction? Thanks\
\
Great! Your offer sounds good to me. My paypal account is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cheopsnet@gmail.com\">cheopsnet@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. As I have had other emails of people interested\, please send me $100 so that I stop advertising the guitar and hold it for you.\
\
As for the transaction\, please let me summarize:\
- (US$ 500 + shipping cost) for the Gitane D500\, a set of new strings and the Golden Gate case ([u]please pick the color you want to that I can order it soon[/u])\
- While waiting for the case and the rest of your payment on Friday\, I will go to USPS and ask for a quote for the shipping. As a result\, in the next few days\, I will be able to let you know the exact amount left to be paid (so $400 + USPS Shipping cost)\
- Please let me know if you want other pictures. The guitar sounds full of harmonics\, great neck\, frets are totally fine\, some wear but nothing that would affect neither the sound of playability\, very powerful volume. A really good deal! (I am bummed I have to let it go\, but I need the money)\
\
As for the payment via paypal\, I was wondering if you would mind selecting\, for both payments\, the following:\
Send Money &gt;&gt; select the \"personal\" tab &gt;&gt; select \"other\"\
As the receiver of money via paypal\, this is the only way for me not to pay paypal fees (you will not pay any fees\, whether you select this or not). It is really up to you\, but it would be greatly appreciated. I would rather have the whole amount that giving some to paypal..\
\
Sorry for this long message\, I just wanted to clarify things. Please provide me with your email address and I suggest you send some money to hold the guitar. As soon as I get your $100\, I will go ahead and order the case. By Friday\, I will let you know the amount left due ($400 + USPS shipping cost) and will wait for the rest of the money to ship the guitar. I will then send you by email all the info provided by USPS.\
\
Thanks a lot.\
\
Regards\,\
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Cheops",16749,"BBCode","2009-10-20 20:35:36"
16762,1710,"Hi\, got your message about the Saga 310.  Still have it for sale.  It's in excellent condition and the case was barely used.\
\
I am asking the buyer to cover the cost of shipping as the price is pretty low to begin with.  \
\
Its a great guitar to play\, for both lead and rhythm.  I hate to part with it but I've got to sell it along with other possessions as I am in dire need of cash.  \
\
I will send pictures as soon as I can figure out how to post them!  I'm sure its easy but am new to this blogsite type stuff.  I did want to reply back so you know I received your message.  \
\
I live in the Seattle/Tacoma area.",16762,"BBCode","2009-10-20 21:41:44"
16766,2383,"Hi Phil\,\
\
Just to confirm you that everything is ready to go (the saga music dealer is waiting for my call to order a case). Please let me know if you are still interested and when you want to proceed. Thanks a lot.\
\
Regards",16749,"BBCode","2009-10-21 16:14:29"
16770,2100,"If you have regular email\, just include them as attachments with an email to me at \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",16725,"BBCode","2009-10-22 19:12:51"
16772,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I agree with you about holding firm on the price right now.  I am not in a hurry to sell it.\
\
Thanks again for your help with this.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",16618,"BBCode","2009-10-22 23:25:42"
16774,293,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
as soon as I get back in a couple hours.  \
\
Best \
Charlie",16774,"BBCode","2009-10-23 12:25:47"
16775,293,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
There are some very small varnish checks around the binding.  There are some light indentations just below the pickguard where Stephane Wrembel has planted his little finger.  None of these is even photographable or break the surface of the varnish in any way.  They just look like the guitar has been played.\
There is a very small hairline crack about two inches long just above the pickguard (below the g string.)  This occurred when I was in Arizona for a month in 2006.  It was cleated by Rodrigo Shopis and has not budged in any way since.\
The guitar is in fantastic condition and is honestly one of the best Duponts I have ever played and I have played at least a dozen or more\, including VR's.  There is no way I would sell it if I could afford not to\, but I just payed a lot for a vintage Favino and need to fill in the gap somehow.\
Best\,\
Charlie",16774,"BBCode","2009-10-23 14:27:03"
16776,2100,"As you requested\, sent you an email from my regular email address a couple of days ago.  Waiting for a response\, wasn't looking here.  Sorry\, got tied up with some family illness\, so I've been running back and forth quite a bit.  Let me know if you didn't get that email\, because I'd be concerned about where it went.\
\
Thanks\,",16748,"BBCode","2009-10-23 15:00:38"
16777,2383,"Hi Phil\
\
I hope there is nothing serious about the family illness you are referring to.. I am afraid I did not get your email. As a reminder\, my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cheopsnet@gmail.com\">cheopsnet@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. \
\
When you get a chance\, please take a look at the message I sent and let me know if you are ok with the summary. I also took a quick youtube video ([url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raYm6eZGWgM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raYm6eZGWgM[/url]) of the guitar\, I just wanted the prospective buyers to be reassured that the intonation was very good (though I am not playing per se there).\
\
I look forward to hearing back from you soon and the way you want to proceed (you might want to read my last message as for what I suggest\, let me know if it sounds good to you).\
\
I have received emails from other people interested in the D500\, but will wait to hear from you (the sooner the better)\
\
Thanks a lot and take care. \
\
Regards\,\
\
Cheops",16749,"BBCode","2009-10-23 15:56:59"
16778,2100,"Ok\, read the email\, and that sounds fine.  $500 + shipping.  I'll take a brown case\, and will send you $100 to hold the guitar to get this rolling.  \
\
I sent you another email to the email you have listed.  When you get it\, either reply with this keyword in the subject \"Si Tu Savais\"\, and include the summary again.  Also\, let me know when you get it.\
\
The vid looks great\, appears to be a nice guitar\, looking forward to having it.\
\
I'm concerned about making a payment to that email address\, if you're not getting my emails.  \
\
Thanks\,\
Phil",16748,"BBCode","2009-10-23 16:19:29"
16779,2383,"Hi Phil\,\
\
For some reasons\, your email went straight to my Spam section. Glad you like the video\, and thus the guitar. \
\
[b]Here is the summary:[/b]\
1) I get your $100 deposit via paypal and order the case in brown\
2) I receive the brown case\, pack the guitar and strings nicely and go to USPS to ask for an estimate of shipping costs\
3) I send you an email telling you the guitar is good to go\, and give you the amount to be paid  ($400 + USPS shipping)\
4) I receive the rest of the money ($400 + shipping) and ship you the guitar. Coming back from the post office\, I will scan all the receipts I may have so that you can track the package.\
\
[b]The package is priced at $500 + shipping cost\, and it will contain the following:[/b]\
- Golden Gate harshell case (brown)\
- Gitane D500\
- new set of Argentine strings\
\
[b]Important note on your paypal payments:[/b]\
As for the payment via paypal\, I was wondering if you would mind selecting\, [b]for both payments\, the following:\
Send Money &gt;&gt; select the \"personal\" tab &gt;&gt; select \"other\"\
[/b]As the receiver of money via paypal\, this is the only way for me not to pay paypal fees (you will not pay any fees\, whether you select this or not). It is really up to you\, but it would be greatly appreciated. I would rather have the whole amount that giving some to paypal..\
\
[b]Paypal address for the payment: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cheopsnet@gmail.com\">cheopsnet@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/b]\
\
Thanks a lot. Please let me know if it sounds good and if you have any questions.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Cheops",16779,"BBCode","2009-10-23 16:44:41"
16780,2100,"Just sent you the $100 down.  Let's get it rolling.  \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",16780,"BBCode","2009-10-23 17:04:45"
16784,1260,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=35913#p35913]Subject: Django's Selmer on J'attendrai clip??[/url]\
\
[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]Thanks.\
So it probably was a short scale 14 fretter uh?\
The reason I asked in the first place is that I'm slowly realizing that the long scale is too big for my arms especially when comparing to Sebastien Giniaux and Adrien Moignard hands and arms\, so I'm thinking of getting a short scale guitar\, likely a custom 14 fretter oval hole.\
The Django clip gives me reassurance that it will sound good enough for lead playing.[/quote]\
\
Hi\
\
I just read the above posting.\
If this may help you:\
If think you will be surprised if you can see either Jimmy or his brother Nomy Rosenberg close up. They are a lot smaller then you might have expected\, both being around 1.60-1.65 m. In fact\, most Sinti gipsies I have seen are not very tall\, 1.75m is the max for most of them. (There are exceptions of course). \
Just for the record:\
I once saw a picture of Django's passport that said he was 1.75m. Taking into account he was born in 1910\, an era when people in general were smaller than nowadays\, Django [i]was[/i] the exception to the rule (but then he was in others aspects also...lol).\
\
Kind regards\,",16784,"BBCode","2009-10-24 16:33:24"
16785,311,"Thanks for the info.\
You're right\, the thing is I been getting into some modern things that involve long stretches and in a Gibson type guitar with short scale they are very doable but very tough on the Selmer scale.\
Anyway\, Maybe some day I'll have a chance to play a short scale Selmer until then is back to work for me.",16785,"BBCode","2009-10-24 16:43:33"
16799,293,"i added some better quality pics... email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and i'll show you some other cool pics of my favino\, etc...\
charlie",16774,"BBCode","2009-10-26 10:59:05"
16800,293,"i added some better quality pics... email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and i'll show you some other cool pics of my favino\, etc...\
charlie",16774,"BBCode","2009-10-26 10:59:28"
16801,2139,"Hallo Phil\, i have a Gallato  like you \,first series  number is 497/2003 (not sure for the number 4 it seems to be but may be also 1 \
Can you be so kind to tell me if the number  and the signature of  Geronimo Mateos of your guitar is  wrote in red colour inside on the brace ?\
\
thanks for your eventually answer\
\
my best regards\
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Max Giannotti",16801,"BBCode","2009-10-27 04:07:39"
16802,858,"Hello there\, I don't know if you remember\, but a year or so ago you sent me a transcription of Minch Valse from Romane.  Do you still happen to have a copy of that\, which you could send to me?\
\
Any help is much appreciated.  Thanks!\
\
Shawn",16802,"BBCode","2009-10-27 04:11:06"
16804,230,"Hi Max - there's no writing in red; all there is is a dark blue label\, in the style of the old Selmer labels\, which is stamped into the wood\, it's not even a paper label and it has the numbers 490 on either side.\
\
So not sure which generation Gallato you have. Can you send a photo?\
\
cheers\,\
\
Phil",16804,"BBCode","2009-10-27 06:11:25"
16805,858,"Whoops\, sorry about that.  You can send it to my work email:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shawn@pdiks.com\">shawn@pdiks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks again!",16802,"BBCode","2009-10-27 06:49:00"
16809,155,"Hi Craig\,\
\
I'll sell you my (hardly used) Dyn-G for $350 including insured FED-EX shipping.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc\
\
[url=http://www.hotclubpacific.com]http://www.hotclubpacific.com[/url]\
\
E-Mail:marcsschwartz@yahoo.com\
Phone: 831-457-2290",16809,"BBCode","2009-10-27 12:05:20"
16811,311,"Well you could build a museum around a Selmer\, lol\, I'd pay to see one up close.\
\
Simon Planting\, a gardener? Whoa! I'd have never guessed... yeah that's sad. I'm always complaining with my brother that there are no good bass players around\, in fact the HCM is taking a break 'cause we are so fed up with ours\, he just doesn't play good (but he thinks he does so no chance of getting better)\, since he's a good friend is hard to just outright replace him\, so we'll disband for a while and gradually get back together with a new bassist. Tomorrow's our last gig\, then is back to transcribing Django for me\, full time.\
I'm getting into the 30's stuff heavily and sometimes work on a few solos from the Rome sessions too\, which I always loved.\
That's really what makes me happy\, just learning and trying to figure out what he did\, he was really unique. Some months of hard work coming up.\
Plus Denis new DVDs on Stochelo are about to come out.\
\
Anyway\, you're a lucky fella\, enjoy it! It's so great that you have a chance to own nice guitars and be happy\, that's what it's all about.\
And that feeling when you just got a new instrument and you get butterflies in your belly when you are just about to open their case... that's priceless\, and highly addictive! \
\
I wish you the best for getting that Selmer 520 and expect to hear all about it once you do.\
One day I'll come up to Chicago and we'll jam on the \"sisters\" \
\
All the best\,\
Enrique.",16811,"BBCode","2009-10-27 18:29:46"
16812,2401,"hello\
\
is the manouche guitar still available? i have never played this model but I hear they are great. i hope all is well with you. thanks.\
\
ethan",16812,"BBCode","2009-10-27 19:02:47"
16813,370,"Sorry I have bought another\, Thank you anyway",11910,"BBCode","2009-10-27 19:56:09"
16815,2401,"hello\
\
my name is ethan\, I just registered on this site. I left a message for you yesterday about the guitar.  If it is still available please let me know.  thanks a lot!\
\
ethan",16815,"BBCode","2009-10-28 07:58:14"
16816,2401,"hello\
\
i sent an email to you yesterday but I'm not sure if you received it because because it's not in my outbox. but anyway\, I wanted to know if the guitar is still available.  thank you\
\
ethan",16812,"BBCode","2009-10-28 08:01:55"
16817,155,"Hi Craig\,\
\
I tried a Basik (Jack and I had artist pricing with Schertler when we were doing the Djangofest circuit) and did not like it at all. The DYN-G is much better. It sounds great with a Unico or an Acoustic Image Clarus (Probably best with a Unico).  The problem for me is that I don't like external crap on the guitar and the DYN-G does feedback at loud volumes where a bigtone won't.\
\
I sold my Basik long ago\, but kept the DYN-G as a \"catch all\" pickup for any acoustic guitars that I might get that do not have a pickup or for any guitars that I have whose pickup breaks.  I like its place as a backup on my gear shelf\, but would sell it for $350 as that would break me even on it.\
\
I use a Dell Arte bigtone on my Dupont that has been reshaped to match the moustaches on a Shelly Park that it originally resided on. It sounds great\, but I had two other Dell Arte bigtones in the past that sounded terrible. Like their guitars\, anything by Dell Arte is hit or miss (mostly miss sadly) but when they do hit\, it is a home run.\
\
Shelly Park makes a great bigtone\, but will not sell you one unless you buy her guitars.  Dupont bigtones are quite consistent. I believe that Bireli used one on the first two Gypsy project albums.\
\
The bigtone sounds best with an AER amp. It is almost like they are voiced to go together.  For playing in a noisy restaurant/wedding gig situation\, a bigtone can't be beat. Whatever '\"acoustic\" tone is lost is more than made up for by convenience. That is my take\, YMMV.\
\
Let me know if you have an interest in the Schertler. I think my buddy Doug sold his for $300 plus shipping so you might find one for less. I'm firm on my price. It does have some (limited) use for me.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",16809,"BBCode","2009-10-28 08:14:13"
16818,4,"Sorry my friend\, you just missed him\, he bought that Bob Holo guitar.",16734,"BBCode","2009-10-28 08:28:28"
16821,2139,"hi Phil\, I really dont understand.............this  Geronimo Mateos  segnature \
see pls this photos and let me know",16801,"BBCode","2009-10-28 09:43:22"
16822,1202,"sorry Ethan\,\
   I am shipping it out today...if the sale falls through..i will certainly let you know first\
             Tim",16815,"BBCode","2009-10-28 11:28:41"
16823,230,"Hi Max - you don't have an original Gallato - you have a Gallato1939 series...that they made after Mateos and Gallato split up.\
\
Check out this thread from the UK hotclub site...\
\
best\
\
Phil\
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ValleyandBlues\
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 Posted: Sat Mar 28\, 2009 2:30 pm    Post subject: Gallato Guitars   \
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Hi there ! \
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I'm the creator of the Gallato RS 1939. I designed this guitar in 2002\, after disassembling my Selmer 452. As a result the RS 1939 is an exact replica of this excellent guitar\, and professional Gipsy Jazz players like Angelo Debarre\, Tchavolo Schmitt\, Matcho Winterstein and Jean-Jacques Gristi loved it. Here what they said about it : \
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- In live sessions with a great mic or in a club without an amp\, it's an instrument that you can rely on. \
- For us musicians\, this guitar is a clone of the Selmer 452 series. The comparison we did was convincing\, it's the greatest replica we've ever tried. \
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And yes\, I known it's expensive. Handcrafted guitars from precious woods are always\, and I can't resign myself to make guitars for wealthy people only. So I designed another one\, with less precious woods and only semi-handcrafted. I called it the Gallato Django. If there is another potential Django Reinhardt somewhere\, I hope he will work on that until the day he can get the Great one. \
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If you have any question\, I would be glad to answer you myself. \
And please pardon my poor english. \
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Serge Gallato\, luthier. \
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Ricardo\
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Hi there - Is the Gallato RS 1939 totally handcrafted by yourself in Paris? \
It looks like a good deal for 1280 Euros.\
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Not now dear \, I have a terrible Djangover. \
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ValleyandBlues\
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Hi Ricardo ! \
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No\, I don't live in Paris but in Toulouse\, and my workshop is in Cahors. Depending on where the wood comes from\, the guitar is handcrafted there or in Spain\, with mechanicals from Montauban\, where we make the exact replicas for the Maccaferri's ones. The brand is \"Gallato Paris\" because that's where I founded it\, but the rents became a bit expensives for a craftsman\, so I moved. \
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It's a bit complicated\, but that proves it's still traditional. We adapt our work to our world. If one day I find a better wood from Austria\, that's where the wood will come from. I just want to have great material to make great guitars from it. \
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By the way\, I thank you for your interest. \
I know it's a good deal\, but when your passionnated\, making guitar sound more like fun than work\, and 1200 € per guitar seems to be enough for us. \
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Regards. \
And again\, sorry for my poor english. If you don't understand something\, please tell and I will try to explain better. \
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maca\
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Will you be at Samois with a sample? \
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Swing This!\
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Is Serge Gallato the actual luthier/builder of the new Gallato guitars? If yes\, how come the original Gallato's were built by Geronimo Mateos? \
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Swing this! &gt; As you might know\, I can't handcraft all the guitars by myself. In fact\, I'm very busy so it's been sometimes since the last one I had the chance to even touch. So now\, what is exactly your question ? \
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Am I the luthier who will handcraft your guitar ? No\, probably not. It will be made under my control\, I will maybe test it and set it up\, but I won't tell I'll make it myself\, because that would be a lie. \
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Did I ever work with Geronimo Mateos ? Yes\, indeed. \
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maca &gt; No\, I won't be at Samois\, I live too far and have no time. But I wish I could ! \
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i thought geronimo was the Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache???? He builds guitars aswell.........niiiiiccccccee  \
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Hello Serge\, \
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I have a Gallato Django and I'm still happy with it. \
I just changed the 1-part bridge for a 3 piece Version \
and I had to remove the Tailpiece about 2mm because the \
lower E-string was to near to the edge of the neck. \
The guitar is loud and twangy and has a good playability. Of course it's \
a kind of guitar to fight with (and not a Les Paul) but it's great fun. \
The neck is thick and has a more rectangular shape in cross-section. \
I was little insecure because there is no trussrod but I think because \
of the thickness of the neck there is no alteration of the hight of strings \
after changing to different string-gauge. \
The cutaway starts not rectangular to the body (as I think a Selmer usualy shows) and is more rounded. \
The inside label shows RS1939-Series 2\, so has the Gallato Django the \
same bodyshape as the more expensive RS1939 ? \
If they are different in shape\, where is the bodyshape of the GD-modell \
coming from ? \
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ValleyandBlues\
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Yes\, you're right. The Gallato RS1939 Serie 2 has been designed from the Jacques Favino 1965 model. It has a more rounded cutaway and a truss-rod embedded into the ebony fingerboard. \
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The new RS1939 exists in three shapes : \
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- Maple with D-hole. \
- Maple with black finish and oval hole \
- Natural rosewood with oval hole with german srpuce soundboard \
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Neck is always made from maple or walnut.",16804,"BBCode","2009-10-28 12:16:18"
16824,4,"They sounded the same\, or close enough that I couldn't see any difference. Made by the same guy\, on the same days...sometimes you luck out and they are different\, other times they are the same. \
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Too bad\, too. I told him to go after the Holo\, he would've come up for the scratch for the Favino as he really loves my petite bouche. Oh well! You coming to Birdland?",16734,"BBCode","2009-10-28 14:08:22"
16828,2139,"Hallo Phil\, can you be so kind to send me some phots of your Geronimo Mateos  guitar?\
I would like to see the  estethic difference between yours and mine......\
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Max",16801,"BBCode","2009-10-29 11:51:57"
16830,230,"HI Max - I've attached a few photos. They look pretty similar. My Gallato has no truss rod. I've heard samples of the RS 1939 on djangobooks and it sounds like a great guitar.\
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You can hear and see me playing at our myspace page:\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest]http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest[/url]\
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cheers\
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Phil",16804,"BBCode","2009-10-29 18:43:34"
16835,2401,"hello\
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is the guitar still available?  i think i saw it on ebay.  im confused about the dell'arte models.  is this a chinese-made music link or U.S. made  model?  thank you\
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Ethan",16835,"BBCode","2009-10-30 20:20:20"
16836,370,"Sorry\, it has been sold",16812,"BBCode","2009-10-31 12:36:25"
16839,58,"Hi Tim:\
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How is Gypsy jazz treating you? Are you still playing that Park?\
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Charlie",16839,"BBCode","2009-11-01 06:14:52"
16840,58,"Hi Peter:\
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You don't have a website\, do you? If not\, could you email any price list you might have?\
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Thanks\,\
Charlie\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36458#p36458]Subject: Peter Zwinakis GJ Luthier![/url]\
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[quote=\"pzwinakis\"]Well\, I'm not brazilian. Just a luthier living in the Bay Area of CA.. I started making Selmer style guitars a long time ago but recently have made very accurate tooling and the guitars are coming along. I have an original (#8xx) Selmer from 1951 which helped the development process greatly and have had access to other originals as well along the way... \
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Glad to hear people are liking the guitars.\
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Regards\, Peter Zwinakis[/quote]",16840,"BBCode","2009-11-01 06:17:15"
16841,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36355#p36355]Subject: Eddie Lang Unaccompanied - April Kisses[/url]\
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[quote=\"JazzDawg\"]Thanks\, I'll take a look at it.  I love that older style stuff.  Those guys were amazing.[/quote].\
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Here is something that might interest you\, an old transcription by the late René Duchossoir.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",16841,"BBCode","2009-11-01 09:22:57"
16842,2100,"Merci\,\
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I hope you are doing well.  Fall weather has returned\, and the day's are getting shorter.  Ah\, well\, the music keeps me warm.  Thank you for thinking of me.  Wish you all the best.\
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your friend\,\
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Phil",16842,"BBCode","2009-11-01 09:30:57"
16843,1364,"No website yet. Should happen quite soon.\
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I'm not taking orders for the guitars. Just selling them as they are finished up. Prices vary depending on features and materials. Would you like me to put you on the list for notification when guitars come up for sale?\
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Regards\, Peter",16840,"BBCode","2009-11-01 13:12:16"
16844,2410,"Hi\, did you sell that Gitane guitar?\
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16845,1063,"Hello McQ\,\
Glad to hear from you.\
The gig at 1905 won't be very gypsy but it should be a lot of fun.\
I'd happy to meet you and to talk to you.\
My name is Stephan.\
Best\,",16845,"BBCode","2009-11-02 07:45:24"
16846,2167,"Hi Teddy\
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I started a thread here [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=6539]viewtopic.php?f=28&t=6539[/url] trying to find that particular pic in high res for printing.  I was advised to send you a message about it as you may know where I can get one\, so here it is :-)\
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If you know anywhere that either sells that particular print or know of anyone who has it on file and can send it to me\, please let me know.\
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Many thanks\
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Dave",16846,"BBCode","2009-11-02 07:48:47"
16847,226,"Hello Dave\,\
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I have never been able to find a really top quality copy of this photo. The best I have is 1000 dpi but the base image is not particulary good. If you let me have your email address\, I'll send you a copy.\
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Roger",16847,"BBCode","2009-11-02 08:34:42"
16848,2264,"Stephan\,\
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   I had written Craig a while back about DC area lessons\, heard about Tom Mitchell\, and then Craig mentioned about the Hot Club of DC and the DC/atlantic area yahoo group and I've been trying to come see you guys for the past month :)\
   My wife and I almost made it to the Cafe Pomodoro performance last Thursday\, but just couldn't make it.  Anyway\, the 1905 is about 2 blocks from our apartment (just off U st)\, so we're planning on being there.  Craig said he wouldn't be at that performance\, so I'll have to meet him another time.  But I'd really love to meet you and talk about DC gypsy jazz.  \
   I've played guitar for 15 years (self taught when I was 15 1/2 years old)\, but learned by playing Beatles\, Led Zeppelin\, Pink Floyd\, rock blues\, Dave Matthews\, etc.  Got really into jazz a few years back\, tried the trumpet and tenor sax for a while\, and now I'm back to guitar.  The gypsy jazz style's speed to me is the most difficult\, but learning based on shapes and watching other players is how I've always learned guitar.  Gypsy jazz is so fast that it is difficult for me to learn just by watching (unless it is slowed down a lot).  However\, with more and more resources (like djangobooks) devoted to learning the style I finally decided to give it a try.  I really love playing in this style\, even if it does feel at times that I am learning to play guitar all over again! Sometimes in the middle of practice I have to stop and play a song in another genre just to get my confidence back :)\
   Since I've lived in DC for only 2 years\, and since until recently I wasn't playing a lot of guitar\, I haven't really met any guitar players in the area.  So I'm really interested in getting more connected in the DC area gypsy jazz scene!  Looking forward to hearing the HC/DC and meeting you.\
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16849,2167,"Hi Roger\
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Thanks for the reply.  I'm not after a massive printout of it just a4 size at the most so 1000dpi should be ok.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davidjpyke@gmail.com\">davidjpyke@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Many thanks\
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Dave",16846,"BBCode","2009-11-02 09:05:16"
16850,4,"Hey Dude\,\
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Could you do me a solid and add my name the performers list? I'm featured in all the brocures\, on Birdland's website and in an new york based newspaper article specifically on me. \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36482#p36482]Subject: 10th  Anniversary DJANGO  REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]10th  Anniversary\
        DJANGO  REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL\
        JAZZ THAT CONTINUES TO  BE HOT!\
        NOV. 3 – 8  at BIRDLAND\
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        Featuring  Legendary Gypsy Guitarist TCHAVOLO  SCHMITT\, Nephew SAMSON SCHMITT from Strasbourg area of France\,  ANDREAS OBERG Guitarist from Sweeden\, LUDOVIC BEIER  Accordionist and  Newcomer AURORE  VOILQUE on Violin from Paris\, Veteran US Bassist  BRIAN TORFF and more…\
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        Launched in 2000\, The DJANGO REINHARDT NY   FESTIVAL\, the brainstorm of Producers Pat Philips & Ettore  Stratta\, has  become one of the most successful and highly anticipated  annual musical events in the NY area with people flying  in from all  over the country to see some of the best ‘HOT JAZZ’ in the world.   Ahmet Ertegun\, who was a revered giant in the record industry\,  attended that  1st year and remarked ‘that he hadn’t seen that much  excitement in a club  since his early days in NYC”.  He went on to  release a CD of 2000 which  included Bireli Lagrene\, Jimmy Rosenberg\,  and Babik (Django’s only son)\, his  only recording in the US. The  Festival is dedicated to the memory of dear  friend HANS MEELEN who  turned the Producers on to his great love of this music   !\
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        2009 marks the 10th Anniversary held at its official  home\,  Birdland.  Hot Gypsy Jazz lives on !  Django\, who was  the partner of  virtuoso Jazz Violinist Stephane Grappelli in the 30’s  and 40’s in Europe with their Hot Club Quintette\, left an  indelible  mark on music which continues on in the  hands of thousands of top  musicans around the world including stars such as  Willie Nelson.   Tony Bennett has written an English lyric to Django’s  most  famous song “Nuages”.\
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        Gypsy Jazz is just that !  It is   Jazz coming out of the Gypsy life where children at three can be  holding guitars while fathers and grandfathers sit  around and play\,  many times in the caravans.  It is music passed from one   generation to the other with love\, amongst family\, taken to the parks\,   streets\, and boites\, and as it became accepted as important music –  went to  established clubs and concert halls where it is today\, almost  100 years later.   \
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        Appearing will be the legendary  TCHAVOLO SCHMITT\, his  first time at Birdland.  Born in a gypsy  family\, living in Strasbourg\,  France\, he ipitomizes ‘a swing of   madness’ combined with romantic emotion.  He is joined by his  nephew\,  SAMSON SCHMITT\,  a regular at the Festival where he grew  up alongside his  Dad\, DORADO SCHMITT\, who will return to NY on  February 2nd in an important  concert  ending a US tour  celebrating DJANGO’s  ‘100th Birthday” also produced by Philips and   Stratta.\
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        ANDREAS OBERG\, from Stockholm\, is one of the   most fluent young stylists on the guitar playing today.  LUDOVIC  BEIER\,  a real virtuoso from Paris\, has also been a regular  at  the Festival playing  Accordion and Accordina – a rare instrument that   is a cross between a harmonica and the accordion.  Add to this  community  of musicians\, AURORE VOILQUE\, young female Violinist from  France\, her first  time to the US  who became part of the Manouche  Jazz scene in Paris  playing with all the great swing artists.  On  Rhythm Guitar\, which is  vitally important to ‘hot jazz’\, is Ted  Gottsegan living in nearby Queens who  has performed with the top  players of this  music including Robin Nolan .\
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        A very   adventurous part of the evening is when\, each night\,  a US Jazz   Musician steps in as Special Guest.  Most times\, unless a repeat   appearance\, the players meet this Guest for the first time and magic    erupts bringing smiles to the faces of the musicians and  audience alike.   It is sometimes very daring but fun for the   US artists to join into this excitement without rehearsal .   Basically a  few #’s are called backstage and ‘away we go’.   That is the freedom of  this Festival where anything can happen  and does.  Improvisation on all  fronts abounds and creates surprises and a  great time for all.   \
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                              4:    Washboard Percussionist: David Langlois\
                              5:    Another Trumpet Great:  Terrell   Stafford\
                              6:     Colombian Jazz Harpist:  Edmar   Castaneda\
                              7:    Harmonica Master:  Hendrik   Meurkens\
                              8:    Trumpet Virtuoso:  Dominick Farinacci\
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        It  all  happens at BIRDLAND: 315 W. 44th Street in NYC –Showtimes:   8:30 &  11:00 PM\
        Reservations: (212) 581-3080 or  [url=http://www.birdlandjazz.com]http://www.birdlandjazz.com[/url] [url=http://www.birdlandjazz.com]http://www.birdlandjazz.com[/url]         \
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        SPONSORS:  FLATOTEL –  A New York City Hotel – 135 W. 52 St. (212) 887 9400   \
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RD WRIGHT  INC. John & Joan D’ADDARIO  FOUNDATION\, JOHN PEARSE STRINGS \,  MOSAIC RECORDS\,  LaBELLA World  Class Strings\
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                    With the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in NY[/quote]",16850,"BBCode","2009-11-02 09:49:44"
16851,4,"Hey\,\
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Thanks for the kind words :-) well\, its going to be a great show all the way.\
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My friend is still interested in the favino because he's not sold on the Holo. How much would you want for it and is that price firm?",16851,"BBCode","2009-11-02 10:04:53"
16854,203,"Yes\,\
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Time to play 'Autumn Leaves' and 'I've Got my Love to Keep me Warm\".\
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François RAVEZ",16841,"BBCode","2009-11-02 13:22:01"
16855,1143,"It's at the top thread of the north american shows directory.\
Rob",16855,"BBCode","2009-11-03 05:21:18"
16858,4,"Hi\,\
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We have never met\, but have many mutual friends. My name is Ted Gottsegen\, also known as TeddyG. I play with lots of players in jazz manouche (have performed with Wawau\, Lollo Meier\, Robin Nolan\, Tim Kliphuis\, Andreas\, Kruno\, Patrick Saussois) and am currently playing rhythm for Samson\, Tchavolo\, Andreas\, Ludovic and Aurore Violque at Birdland in New York City. I know what you are a manager for The Rosenberg Trio\, which is why I'm writing you this letter.\
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I have a wall in my apartment\, it has pictures of all my teachers and I consider it an \"inspiration wall\". Whenever I need inspiration\, I look to the people on the wall (mostly musicians) and get the drive I need to do whatever I need to get done. The only photo missing from the wall is of Nous'che. He is the reason I became a rhythm guitarist and in preparation for Birdland\, I played along with his the last two Rosenberg records (and some rare bootlegs that Mary gave me) and studied all of the new videos you have posted to youtube. it is because of him and his inspiration that I am able to do what I do.\
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So\, I was wondering if you could be willing to send me a photo for my wall. It can be a high resolution scan\, just something of really great quality that I can frame and put on my wall. Can you help me out?\
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Thank you for your time!\
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PS: What serial number is Nous'che's Selmer? Is it a 1940's...that's what it looks like.",16858,"BBCode","2009-11-04 00:37:13"
16859,38,"Doug\, did you sell the guitar yet?\
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[quote=\"gitpicker\"]I'm selling a slightly used Gitane DG-330 Tuxedo guitar. It has very little playing time on it at all. It sounds good\, plays in tune\, everything is solid. There's one ding on the top lower bout on the bass side which is covered up by your arm when you're playing. If not for that it's in mint condition otherwise. \
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It is set up well with low action and sounds nice and dry. This Gitane model has a bit more neck angle\, a very tall bridge and drier sound than the earlier models. I have many guitars and I need cash so I'm selling this one. There's nothing wrong with it\, I just need the bread.\
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I posted a couple pictures. I have more I can email as well. PM if interested or call me at 650-438-9828. I'm in the San Francisco area. Asking price $750.\
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Thanks![/quote]",16859,"BBCode","2009-11-04 05:55:02"
16860,1737,"I'l take the stimer if you've got it still... Is this a reissue or original?\
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Ian",16860,"BBCode","2009-11-04 05:57:10"
16862,1223,"I've got a local guy who is prepared to buy my Stimer for $300\, so to save you and me both the hassle of mailing checks and pickups I'm just going to sell it to him instead. I apologize if this causes you any great inconvenience. I just wanted to let you know so that you can begin your search anew. Sorry\, and best of luck.\
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[quote=\"melodymaker\"]anyone out there have a stimer they'd like to sell?  I'll gladly put er to use.[/quote]",16862,"BBCode","2009-11-04 10:17:23"
16865,1349,"hi\
the stimer is original \,i don't think they made reissues with the rod",16865,"BBCode","2009-11-04 11:24:32"
16866,1737,"Can I take it or do you want to let the auction run its course?\
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Ian",16860,"BBCode","2009-11-04 12:16:42"
16867,726,"Hi there. I still have the guitar. It looks and sounds great! Still here\, just haven't been making a real hard effort to sell it. I'm only selling it because I have an AJL and a Favino and don't have use for this guitar at all. It has a small ding on the top (lower bout bass side) but other than that\, practically perfect. It feels great and has a slightly narrower (not thinner but narrower) fingerboard than the other model Gitanes. If you've played the Wrembel model\, this has the same neck.\
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I used to work for Saga and was able to hand pick a good one out of the batch.  \
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Thanks!",16867,"BBCode","2009-11-04 12:47:22"
16868,1679,"Hi Michael\,  The Dupont Jorgenson D hole is now winging its way to me.  I hope it works out and I like it.  I have never played one but got a chance to speak at length with John Jorgenson about it.   I have emailed at length with Michael H about it.  He is very good at describing how a guitar sounds but I will not really know what it sounds like to me till I have it in my hands though. \
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Well\, before you move we definitely need to get together!  I have been really busy with work and have had to take on an additional course this semester but I hope we can arrange a time to meet in person and check out guitars.\
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I hope that I find your family and you well.  Take care and\
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Ed",16868,"BBCode","2009-11-04 13:32:30"
16869,1349,"i'm gonna let it run and see where it goes",16865,"BBCode","2009-11-04 14:05:26"
16871,252,"I studied 520. I had it for a day checking out all the cracks in the bodywork so that Michael could feel good about selling it. It's a nice guitar\, but not the best sounding old Selmer I've come across. It had that tone\, but didn't have quite the horsepower in the topend. I've studied three older Selmers now - all fairly good - but none of them dropped me in my tracks. A couple of friends in Europe have told me to come over and they'll introduce me to some of the players who have these old jaw dropping guitars on which a lot of albums have been recorded. Really\, I guess I've studied enough Selmers now to fill in the blanks and take a fairly good guess at what would make a killer old-style Selmer\, but it would be comforting to confirm this by actually studying one. \
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863 though - for a later model (brigher more focused jazz-style Selmer) it hit me like a velvet covered brick. The words: \"I want it\" kept coursing through my mind as I played it. Moreover\, it was so completely and thoroughly intact that studying it was tantamount to borrowing a time-machine. Because it was in such good condition I really didn't have to guess or reconstruct much in terms of structure & was really able to focus on  small adjustments to sight in on it. So - I got closer on this one than any bench copy I've ever done. There is no substitute to studying the originals. But $36k.... there are many many other things I can do with $36k... particularly as we are in the middle of what seems to be a moderately healthy rebound in equities and my retirement portfolio has been taking quite the beating these last few years despite very conservative positions. Pulling positions now to finance a guitar purchase of that magnitude would make me a bachelor ;-)",16871,"BBCode","2009-11-04 23:36:17"
16874,2268,"Hi Gary\,\
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Do you have this one ? ... [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/denis-chang-technique-improvisation-1.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ion-1.html[/url]\
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I live in New Orleans. I think media mail would be best to ship. Is the dvd in good condition? Would you accept 30 dollars? I would also be willing to do a trade. I have lots of stuff ..... pdf and cds of Rob Nolan's Gig Book\, Django's Intergrale Collection... let me know!\
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Thanks\, Holmes",16874,"BBCode","2009-11-05 09:43:12"
16875,252,"Sure... go ahead. Michael B & I have talked a little about this. I think 520 is a fine guitar and I don't want to say anything that would hurt the owner's chance of selling it. If you bought 520 and never played it along side of a truly dynamite old gypsy guitar\, you'd be delighted because it does have really nice tone. But my admittedly subjective view is that it was not the most powerful guitar I've played. Again\, that could be just me. I trust you & Michael will be careful with my comments - they're from me to you two only - and just for the sake of not watching Michael spend a lot of money on a guitar that  wouldn't scratch his itch. Has he called the owner to discuss the guitar? If he's contemplating spending that kind of money on a guitar\, he should at least go play it - or have it sent to him with a 24 hour approval.",16871,"BBCode","2009-11-05 13:12:21"
16878,252,"Here's another vid of 520 if it helps. It's with an \"Early Selmer\" proto... I forget which proto. I don't think it's proto #14 despite the title. I think it was in the 20s. It was based off a synthesis of a couple of guitars (including 520) and it turned out a lot like 520 but seemed brighter and so I put it in a case and every couple months I haul it out and play it a little. It's darkening sonically - which leads me to wonder if it's possible to make a guitar that comes out sounding like a Selmer or if it takes a few years for the last little bit of that tone to appear. Django's guitars weren't 50 years old\, but they were a couple years old.[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Selmer_and_Holo-MdeJazz-prototype14_small.mp4<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",16871,"BBCode","2009-11-05 17:05:44"
16882,4,"Hi\,\
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All of the early shows are indeed sold out\, they are even reserving bar seating so if standing might be hard for you\, than I suggest not coming.\
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You're asking my opinion so I'll tell you. 520 is by far the better sounding guitar. It sounds like a guitar Django played. That bright\, brass\, all treble sound is jive. Ask yourself why late 1930 and early 1940 Selmer guitars never come on the market. Why? Because they sound *incredible* and those people that have them refuse to let them go. The late model Selmers are pretty easy to get ahold of because they have that shitty sound. if I were you I'd dump the later Selmer and stick with 520. The west coast guys like what Michael Horowitz tells them to like. People who understand the value of a guitar that is dynamic - has a broad tonal palette\, understand how limiting those late period Selmers are. LIke that sound? Buy a National respophonic and be done with it. Are you going to use it in a club or on gigs or in a jam session with 20 other guitarists? If not\, than who cares how loud it is! It's a *great sounding guitar*. That bright sound is OK\, I like Michael's Busatos\, but would never buy one and would certainly not trade either of my Favinos for one\, either.\
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It sounds to me like you have a lot of nice guitars\, Michael - Favino\, Busato\, Selmer. Why do you need another Selmer?!\
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I'm glad Stephane likes his Manouche\, he appears to be one of the few.\
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best\,\
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Ted",16734,"BBCode","2009-11-06 12:12:54"
16884,4,"Thats exactly my point. If the JP Favino is your favorite\, than I suspect you'd like 520 much more than your other Selmer. We obviously like the same things in guitars. You'll be getting a 500 series Selmer with the original case! What more could you as for?",16851,"BBCode","2009-11-06 15:19:55"
16889,118,"Hi\,\
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Got your message about the Fake Book\, but I didn't make it.  If you can't find something good in Sibelius you might want to try Finale\, I believe that's what was used to make it...\
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best\,\
Jack",16889,"BBCode","2009-11-07 12:17:42"
16907,252,"[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]\
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I am curious what you mean by \"having less life remaining\". Can guitars just be played out? Will it fail stucturally? [/quote]\
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I don't think these the two guitars in question will predecease either of us\, but both will be repaired within our lifetimes. The cracks on 520 were all well repaired\, so this \"Jerome\" did a good job. It will need more repair at some point. Brace #2 is a few thousandths of an inch low relative to where it should be... I know\, you're laughing... but it's an indication that it has started down the path toward needing repair... so have 90% of all gypsy jazz guitars\, but I'm glad Jerome didn't rebrace it... again - a good decision and good piece of work on his part. I wonder if it isn't one of the Gerome brothers' descendants... 863's structure was spot on... freakishly good. So\, if 862 is that clean\, then it's farther away from its first repair and so farther away from its ultimate demise. Should that disuade you? Nah\, life is short. Play the guitar you want. I'll likely still be in the business by the time 520 needs the #2 brace addressed.\
[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Too bad about your current situation. When I read your words about 863\, but saw you were deterred by the price\, I thought maybe I could get us both mated to are ideal guitars at a price you (and I) could afford. [/quote]  \
Nah - it's just normal - part of starting a business is capitalizing it. About a year back I hit a point where I said: \"OK - what am I going to do - start kicking out guitars - or continue to build for artists only and work on tooling up and studying more vintage designs?... it was a quick decision... still had a healthy cash reserve and quite a few Selmers / Busatos / Favinos and others were available for study and four of five good players interested - So I postponed my \"launch\" date. I did fall behind on the website though - I'd planned to launch that but it will take a couple more months as I have a few more artist guitars in the works\, when it rains it pours.\
\
 [quote=\"Michael Bauer\"] but the friend of his who he was asking for had decided to buy your 863 on Ted's advice.[/quote] I don't think the guy is going to buy it. He's a Dhole player - wants something dark and that guitar is anything but dark.",16225,"BBCode","2009-11-08 20:09:50"
16908,38,"Tim\, sorry I missed your post.  I've been very interested in these guitars.  If you have a sec\, let me know more about the guitar\, your thoughts\, etc.\
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thanks\,\
David \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36198#p36198]Subject: Manouche Moreno for Sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"timthomas\"]Wonderful Manouche Moreno Oval Holefor Sale...... Great sound\, plays beautifully...comes with djangobooks hardshell case...   $975.00...plus shipping.\
  It has a beautiful aged amber french polished top not the orangey factory finish which improves the ability of the soundboard to move ......it has a few VERY small dings and scratches\, it is a players guitar....not a showpiece although it looks great.\
  please email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:me....tthomyog@hotmail.com\">me....tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->..........or phone(leave message)208-263-9848[/quote]",16908,"BBCode","2009-11-09 07:45:27"
16911,2435,"Rimm\,\
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I'm new to Djangobooks\, i'm living in Dublin and was wondering is there any regular Gypsy Jazz gigs on around the city. You seem well versed in the scene. Haven't been to a regular one since Chief O' Neills. Anyway\, great to see there's other Irish lads on here.\
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Take it easy\,\
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Dave",16911,"BBCode","2009-11-11 08:24:39"
16912,1634,"Peter do you have a web site or anything for your guitars?\
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also\, if i wanted to get one\, are they made to order or do you produce and then make them available for sale?\
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thank you.\
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-Maxwell Garcés",16912,"BBCode","2009-11-12 10:09:34"
16913,1349,"hi ian \
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 still got the stimer as it didn't sell on ebay \,i'm going to relist it but wanted to see first if you were still interested \
i'd let it go for $ 400 + shipping \
you can email me at \
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  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:guimbard@msn.com\">guimbard@msn.com</a><!-- e -->  as it is easier for me to get the email",16865,"BBCode","2009-11-12 17:52:21"
16914,2438,"Hi there\,\
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Is your DG-330 still available? If you wouldn't mind chipping in free shipping to Canada\, I'll buy it for $700 via Paypal. Please let me know tomorrow by noon if possible (the auction for my back-up plan - a mint DG-255 for $550 - will be ending then!). Merci beaucoup! \
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Alex",16914,"BBCode","2009-11-13 22:33:08"
16915,726,"Hi there! Thanks for your interest\, unfortunately I can't cover your shipping and I am out of town anyway for a few weeks so  wouldn't be able to send it out until I return. If you still are intersted in mid december let me know. I'll be back by then.\
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Thanks!",16914,"BBCode","2009-11-13 22:39:38"
16916,2438,"OK\, thanks for the quick response (much appreciated). I will try and hold out until December! :)\
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Enjoy your trip\,\
Alex",16914,"BBCode","2009-11-13 23:06:12"
16917,2082,"Hi Peter\,\
I am intereted in one of your guitars. \
It seems Duponts are the guitars with the name people want. There has to be some alternative that are just as good. \
Can you let me know where I can hear one of your guitars?\
Thanks \
Denny.",16917,"BBCode","2009-11-14 10:40:40"
16919,1981,"thanks for that\,\,do you have any soundsamples of the guitar a recording or so\,\,regards thomas",16919,"BBCode","2009-11-16 06:25:05"
16924,620,"Hi David\,\
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Thought I'd drop you a line to follow up on your posts about the Gallato.\
\
I've PM'd JazzDawg but don't know yet whether he's really interested or not. Here's the info on my Gallato just in case.\
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I bought it back in the spring from Norman Ort. It's a 2008 and still in excellent condition. I take very good care of my instruments. It comes with the Gallato case\, the very cool faux alligator one. \
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I've got about CAN$2200 invested in it\, between the purchase price\, shipping & insurance from Germany\, customs and taxes (pretty heavy in Canada)\, and a couple of \"upgrades\" I've had made. It's got a professionally installed Schatten passive pickup\, which sounds very good. I had the 10th fret marker moved to the 9th fret (very nice job by my luthier). I also had him install small pearl dots along the side of the fretboard\, because I depend on those more than the ones on top. I think the upgrades amounted to about $400 of that total.\
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I guess I would consider selling it for $1600. Any less than that\, it's probably not worth it to me. I don't know if that would be an attractive price to you\, because I have no idea what customs charges and taxes are for you. \
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I'm not in a big hurry\, although it would seem to make sense to find it a nice home with someone who will play it. Between my Holo and Dupont\, I probably won't have much time for the Gallato.\
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Anyway\, let me know if you are at all interested. I can send pictures and more info.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben Robertson",16924,"BBCode","2009-11-16 16:04:53"
16926,2413,"Hi mate .\
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Thankyou very much for getting back to me and to be honest $1600.00 is roughly what i want to spend but i have investigated and it will cost around another $400.00 to get to me inc\"tax.\
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I am 2 hours away from my nearest airport here in the scottish highlands and courier alone would charge me $100.00 for the road delivery ..\
I will have to decline your great offer \,but thank you all the same  \
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I see on ebay\, in the states these guitars are priced at $2795.00 .\
I found on the link jazzdawg gave me that i can purchase the guitar here for £1000.00 stirling ..However your offer with all the upgrades is fantastic but you are a long long way from me .\
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I will keep in touch and let you know how i do .\
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Many thanks \
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DAVID",16926,"BBCode","2009-11-17 01:22:24"
16927,620,"You're welcome\, David. Good luck.",16924,"BBCode","2009-11-17 03:14:20"
16929,2407,"hello bob!\
my name is amir\, and i'm from israel.\
some questions for you:\
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1. do you work on a pre-order custom basis?\
2. do you have a website?\
3. what is the price for a \"standard\" oval hole model?\
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sorry for asking lots of questions..\
i hope to hear from you soon\,\
Amir",16929,"BBCode","2009-11-17 04:20:11"
16930,252,"Hello\,\
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I don't do pre-order work\, but I do sell through Michael here at Djangobooks. I don't have a website up yet. I hope to get one up this year\, but I have been so busy building it's difficult to find time to do it. I hired a web develoment firm to do one for me and they said: \"OK\, now it's time for you to write the content so we can make it into a website... haha... if I had time to do that... So the website will come hopefully this year. I have slowly been writing in my spare time\, but all I have now is the temporary page the website company put there for me: [url=http://www.hologuitar.com]www.hologuitar.com[/url]  \
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The price of the last few has been $3\,500 - so that is my base price for now. \
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Thank you for your kind words and your interest\,\
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-Bob",16930,"BBCode","2009-11-17 12:01:53"
16932,252,"Actually - other than a bandsaw & bench sander to get the blanks close - you're in the ballpark. No two people make them the same. The one commonality is to make darned sure you jig or clamp things in such a way as to keep your fingers clear of blades whether they be chisel or saw / powered or hand-held.  But yes\, I use chisels\, rasps\, dremel... it will take you time to get good at bridges. They are essentially sculptures\, so unless you're going to jig-up like a guitar factory - you're learning a handcraft and you will make a lot of them before you become good and consistent.",16932,"BBCode","2009-11-17 16:51:37"
16934,1364,"Hi There\,\
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I sell my guitars as they are finished. There is so little money in guitar making that I just don't care to make them to order...\
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Regards\, Peter Z",16934,"BBCode","2009-11-17 18:48:32"
16935,2428,"Hi\, just wondering if this latcho drom is by any chance still for sale\, \
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Thanks\,\
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Lee",16935,"BBCode","2009-11-18 04:40:00"
16937,1981,"thanks\,\,im greatful to you for this efford to find a sound sample\,\,anyhow it sounds great\,\,if you wanna hear what we play here in the cold nort go to facebook and search for a group called Swing D'jour\,\,\,and youll find us\,\,vidioes at the bottom of the page\,\,im getting the dg-h2 sent to denmark and are waitng with joy to get my new guitar\,\,again thanks.\
regards thomas\
Bon Swing",16937,"BBCode","2009-11-18 12:50:03"
16938,2082,"Thanks\, Peter! i am just looking at one of yours to buy from Buffalo Brothers and they look fantastic!\
Since they don't have a pliage shape and are flat on top does it change the sound somewhat? Can you describe the sound or how does it compare to  a Dupont in tone volume for example?\
Also another one i saw is Howieblues with the French Polish finish.\
Of these that you built which one is the best tone and most traditional Selmer sound especially on the high notes?\
Thank for your recommendations!\
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Denny.",16917,"BBCode","2009-11-18 13:26:27"
16940,1364,"First\, the tops are heavily arched just like the original Selmers. They just don't have the pliage (crease) in the top.\
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As far as the sound is concerned\, from the Duponts I have played\, the sound of my (current) guitars are more open sounding. I can't say what the volume difference would be. My most current guitars have the best\, most accurate sound. If you want\, I'll contact you with prices when I have a new one (or two) available (probably a month or two).\
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Regards\, Peter Z",16917,"BBCode","2009-11-18 15:06:23"
16941,1981,"ill mail you when i have tried it out\,perhaps with a little vidioclip to go along\,\,how did you like our music\,\,all the best.\
thomas",16937,"BBCode","2009-11-19 02:10:45"
16942,2407,"you said that you're selling thorugh djangobooks site\, but i think you offerd only two models (with the f holes and the #863).\
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i would really like to buy one of your red cedar top guitars. do you plan to sell some on djangobooks soon?\
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amir",16929,"BBCode","2009-11-19 03:08:22"
16943,2264,"Stephan\,\
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I am getting ready to buy new strings\, and was just wondering if you use the Argentine or a different brand.  I currently have some Galli VO27 (11 gauge)\, and I am happy with the tension but I think they are not loud enough as gypsy style strings\, so I'm thinking of getting Argientines or Galli GSB (argie-style) in 10 gauge\, maybe switching out the high b and e with 15 and 11.  Any thoughts or advice?\
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Thank you\,\
Brian\
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P.S.  Working on Blue Drag and Maison de Mes Reves right now...Really looking forward to sitting in for a few tunes on Black Friday!  We're going to see Laissez Foure tonight at the 1905--should be a lot of fun.",16943,"BBCode","2009-11-19 12:23:52"
16944,1063,"Brian\,\
I use Argentines half of the time\, but switches very often with D'addario.\
If you don't get enough sound\, watch your rest-stroke\, and how far your hit the strings from the bridge.\
Historically\, I know that folks here like to play with 11's\, but honestly in France everyone plays with 10's and it's fine.\
Personally\, I need 11's because I hit very hard\, but I definitely should go back to 10's. Stronger tension will raise your action\, while lower will lower your strings.\
Try to get a good technique with your rhythm. That's the thing that most of us neglect.\
Have fun !\
-Stephan",16944,"BBCode","2009-11-19 12:47:19"
16945,2264,"Thanks--I'm going to go for the 10 gauge Argies and then see if I want to switch out the high b and e.  I've been working on my rhythm a lot\, and plan to record so I can hear what I sound like.  This youtube clip I found for Blue Drag has helped me out a lot:  [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksk6--24BYI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksk6--24BYI[/url]\
That player\, playbacklapompe\, has some cool stuff\, I think.  For Blue Drag\, I just try to blend in and mimic the player on the left side\, since I find I'm enjoying playing the 3 or 4 note chords more (and it seems to be easier to make the chord changes).  I'm getting chords for other songs from the Robin Nolan gig book and from here: [url=http://nuagesdeswing.free.fr]http://nuagesdeswing.free.fr[/url] (and also using their playalong to try to replicate and play solos over).  Also using the Wrembel backing tracks from here to play solos over:  [url=http://www.stephanewrembel.com/rhythmtracks.html]http://www.stephanewrembel.com/rhythmtracks.html[/url]\
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I've also been watching and learning from Dennis Chang on his youtube channel here [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/cminor7b5]http://www.youtube.com/user/cminor7b5[/url]\, but found that this link was the most immediately helpful with the pompe:  [url=http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/pompe-en.htm]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/ma ... mpe-en.htm[/url].  I think I've got it pretty much down\, but I am also open to the possibility that I just [i]think[/i] I've got it down  :D \
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It's definitely a lot of info to absorb\, so I spend most of my practice time making sure I have the chord voicings I want and on the pompe.  Then I am trying to use arpeggios for transitions between improvised stuff when I'm playing solos.  I can sometimes feel myself reverting back to old habits of bluesy-style licks when I want to speed up\, so I'm trying to resist that temptation and replace it with arpeggios if I can figure out which one to use at the proper time.  Other times I am just using the first chord's arpeggio as a sort of anchor\, since most of the time that's the key of the song.  And then improvised phrases that reference the melody will kind of develop nearby that arpeggio.  Anyway\, it is a challenge\, for sure\, since I can sing and know all the stuff I want to play\, but then in order to make it come alive I have to get used to those new shapes on the fretboard (I don't know music theory) but is also just really fun and rewarding when things go well!\
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-Brian",16943,"BBCode","2009-11-19 13:39:59"
16946,1063,"Yep\, that guy is okay\, but not so great.\
The best playback on youtube right now are one by Gonzalo Bergara :\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rty7JFbe7u4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rty7JFbe7u4[/url]\
The best thing to remember for rhythm\, is to be able to play straight fours and then swing them. Americans like to play with the upstroke\, but everyone in europe only plays straight.\
Try to play always minor chords as minor 6\, and your major chords as 6/9.\
You should always have at least 2~3 positions available so that you can play at different places in the neck.\
Try to use your thumb to play the chords\, more difficult try to play your chords by using one single finger for 2 strings :\
Check here : [url=http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/manouche/src/accords-en.htm]http://www.serendipity-band.com/misc/ma ... rds-en.htm[/url]\
Try to identify the minor7(b5) at different positions on the neck : for example Em7(b5) is only a Gminor with E on the bass\, which means : Em7(b5) = Gmin6.\
Also G Maj7 is nothing but a Bminor with G as a bass.\
Look how much Am6 is so close to D7/9.\
Otherwise\, for everything else\, I had made a quite complete post about a lot of the material available online\, you should check it out :\
[url=http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467]http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467[/url]\
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Finally\, we all a lot of learning material\, don't spend too much money on it\, you can probably get a lot from us.\
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See you soon\,\
-Stephan",16944,"BBCode","2009-11-19 20:11:38"
16947,2264,"Great stuff--thank you\, thank you!  I have read about playing minor as minor 6 and major as major 6/9\, so it is nice to have confirmation.  I will check out the youtube page and serendipity links.  Also\, I just came across your post on manoucheries.com the other day\, and I said to myself\, \"Hey\, that is Stephan!\"  So much info there.  I'll get to work playing with all of your advice in mind.  Sometimes I think\, \"Oh\, if I could just sit around for a weekend with a bunch of gypsy jazz guitarists it would clear up so much for me.\"  There is a lot of info out there\, for sure\, so it is difficult sometimes to know the difference between the rocks and the jewels--I really appreciate your guidance and advice.\
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Also\, We just got back a little while ago from hearing Laissez Foure at 1905\, and Ken was just great.  He gave me the lead sheets for Swing Gitane and After You've Gone when I mentioned that I would give it a shot at sitting in the week after tomorrow (Black Friday)--actually\, Ken seemed a little confused because he thought the Hot Club didn't play Fridays at the Pomodoro\, but anyway...The Laissez Foure was a pleasure\, and the owner (or co-owner) of 1905 was so nice\, refilling our Beaujolais Nouveaux without us even asking and without him charging us.  Of course\, we tipped our waiter more than usual for this great service.  We really love it there at 1905.  Do you know yet when the Hot Club might play there again?\
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One thing I noticed was that the guitarist was playing a gypsy jazz guitar but he was not playing with the right-hand technique--he seemed too soft\, not hammering with a free wrist and also there was no pompe.  Now I know the style of Laissez Foure is not that of gypsy jazz.  The guitarist was extremely talented\, however\, it was interesting for me to hear you play one week and hear this a week later.  As it turns out\, when I spoke with him about his guitar he said he is not too happy with it\, that it was a boutique guitar made from California and that the binding is coming off and the tension is more than he prefers.  I mentioned that although he was amplified\, it seemed that most of what I heard was the acoustic sound from the guitar\, that it sounded really great\, and to maybe try silk and steel strings of the same gauge (11) if he wants to reduce some tension.  I think I mentioned djangobooks\, but it seemed like he hadn't heard of it.\
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So to conclude\, I will take your advice\, practice\, and I will not purchase too many learning materials :)  Just earlier today I ordered some Argentine 10s and a Moustache Pick 3mmm (currently using a Wegen Gypsy Jazz 3.5mm)\, but I resisted ordering any method books :)\
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See you\,\
Brian",16943,"BBCode","2009-11-19 22:46:30"
16948,2428,"Hi\, \
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I have a 2008 RS1939 and love it\, its perfection for a selmer-style guitar.\
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I just want to ask about the details on construction- to facilitate future repairs:\
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-What kind of finish is on the RS1939 model?\
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-what species of spruce is used for the top? (etc. German\, sitka?)\
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Thanks\,\
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Lee",16948,"BBCode","2009-11-21 13:50:39"
16949,2407,"Hello Rodolphe!\
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can you tale me more about this guitar? what wood do you have on the guitar?\
and i don't understand what you said \"This guitar is easy to play because the neck is just a beauty. But to play this instrument\, a great technique is required.\"\
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all the people (including mathieu chatelain) say that Marin guitar are pretty uncomfortable. why is it? what about this guitar is so uncomfortable? and you said that it is easy to play (despite what other people say) but you also said that you need a great technique to play it.. so i'm really confused. can you explain it to me?\
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i never played a Marin. i'm thinking about buying one just because Adrien\, Sebastian and Mathieu used to play Marin\, so i'm thinking to myself \"he's probably done something right about his guitar\, if all those great players liked them\"",16949,"BBCode","2009-11-23 01:07:06"
16950,2407,"Hello!\
i read your post about the Marin guitars.\
i never played a Marin. i'm thinking about buying one just because Adrien\, Sebastian and Mathieu used to play Marin\, so i'm thinking to myself \"he's probably done something right about his guitar\, if all those great players liked them\"\
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what's concerns me is that all the people (including mathieu chatelain) say that Marin guitars sounds great\, but also that they're pretty uncomfortable. why is it?  what's your opinion about it?",16950,"BBCode","2009-11-23 04:56:13"
16951,2264,"Stephan\,\
\
The Gonzalo Bergara youtube vids are just so helpful--it's really great to have the grille right there.  I just came across Robin Nolan's blog here [url=http://gypsyjazzblog.com/]http://gypsyjazzblog.com/[/url] and he interviews Gonzalo.  It was pretty interesting for me\, because Gonzalo talks about the challenge of going from playing blues and blues-rock where the solo left hand is kind of stationary\, to learning how to solo in gypsy jazz where you really have to know more of the whole fretboard.  Have you seen any of his instructional books?  The playalong cd in the djangobooks store looks pretty cool:  [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/gonzalo-bergara-playalong-1.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ong-1.html[/url]\
\
-Brian\
\
P.S.  So far I'm pretty comfortable playing rhythm on Minor Swing\, J'Attendrai\, Manoir de mes Reves\, and Blue Drag.  I noticed that soloing over J'Attendrai comes easiest to me\, perhaps because it still sounds decent with bluesy-country notes like Grappelli does for a phrase at the end of the \"head\" on the recording.",16943,"BBCode","2009-11-23 12:30:33"
16952,2469,"Hi Denis\,\
\
You've done a wonderful job on the Stochelo \"in the style of\" DVD. Everything is so clearly laid out\, and there's a huge amount of information. Really incredible. Quite a bargain\, actually\, with so many carefully explained examples. I'm trying to imagine how many traditional lessons it would take to receive and retain this kind of demonstration!\
\
Thanks\,\
Allan Smith",16952,"BBCode","2009-11-24 08:37:05"
16954,2272,"Hi Gypsy Stuff\,\
can you post your mail in the forum\, i will answer after.\
It's just because some people could be interested by the answer.\
\
Is that OK for you?\
rod",16949,"BBCode","2009-11-24 23:20:25"
16955,2407,"done",16949,"BBCode","2009-11-24 23:43:39"
16956,1531,"i can email you an mp3 of this backing if you want. I have that book & CD. Let me know your email address.",16956,"BBCode","2009-11-25 18:00:48"
16957,2468,"Hello pinkgary\,\
\
thank you very much for contacting me. Another kind member of this forum already have sent me the track. Thank you for being this helpful to me and let me know if I might be able to help with something you may have trouble finding. \
\
Best Regards\,\
gyz\
\
P.S.: If you have a PDF of the book\, a chord chart for the tracks\, then please send that. : D",16956,"BBCode","2009-11-25 22:21:54"
16959,2140,"...wondering whether you would be inclined to joining in a jam session somewhere...\
Cheers\
DJM",16959,"BBCode","2009-11-26 13:55:05"
16960,2140,"Hi. I'll be in London between December 26th and 30th... I really would like to get a little jam session going during my stay... Would you be around? Cheers. DJM",16960,"BBCode","2009-11-27 09:21:25"
16962,2477,"Hi\, I just read the topic about the Saga BM guitars\, could you email me the old saga catalogue as well? I have an old saga and I cannot quite figure out which model it is. Thanks so much\, \
John",16962,"BBCode","2009-11-28 13:34:17"
16963,2477,"sorry\, I forgot my email adress\, it's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kittycat@ziggo.nl\">kittycat@ziggo.nl</a><!-- e -->. \
Thanks a bunch!\
John",16963,"BBCode","2009-11-28 13:35:20"
16964,2002,"Hallo Simon\,\
\
\
weet jij waar ik ergens les kan krijgen in Gypsy woon zelf in Boskoop\
en zag dat jij uit zoetermeer komt vandaar mijn vraag vindt het lastig om zelf te starten ivmde techniek\
mijn email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:asijtzema@casema.nl\">asijtzema@casema.nl</a><!-- e -->\
\
Groeten\
\
Albert",16964,"BBCode","2009-11-29 05:10:23"
16965,1034,"Hi there -sorry to keep bombarding you with messages from different sources\, but I don't think my Pm's on the Hotclub website are being sent. I wondered if you would accept an offer on the guitar of £1400 and if I could arrange to view it? All the best\, Richard.",16965,"BBCode","2009-11-29 06:38:32"
16966,11,"Ok\, ill add that link to the post.\
\
I don't like how he puts ivory in the bridge... yuk.  Seems like that would dampen the sound...",8242,"BBCode","2009-11-29 10:22:13"
16968,9,"Hi Mark\,\
\
Thanks for the kind words!\
\
The AT mics might help\, but they are mics and you will most likely have feedback problems. The DYN and the Basik pickups would probably work pretty well...they are more feedback resistant and would probably give you enough volume for rhythm. But if you still have feedback issues then a piezo bridge pickup is probably the best....or a magnetic pickup\, but you already have one. Those solutions will give you the most volume before feedback.\
\
I play rhythm all the time with a Benedetto pu which is pretty similar to the Armstrong. It sounds great\, but I have to play it a bit different. Mostly I stay off the bass strings\, seems to work pretty well.\
\
'm",16968,"BBCode","2009-11-29 13:33:09"
16969,2407,"one more question!\
i know that there's no truss-rod on your guitars\, but do you plan to build some models with a trus-rod?",16929,"BBCode","2009-11-30 01:10:57"
16970,2272,"Done (since a week in fact).\
I forgot to let you know :-)\
\
Have a good day.\
r",16970,"BBCode","2009-11-30 07:35:05"
16971,2407,"thanks! one more question:\
is it just me or the body proportions of the Marin guitar are different from the traditional selmer style guitars? it seems to me less \"curvy\"\, and quiet ..ugly..",16970,"BBCode","2009-11-30 08:43:04"
16972,2082,"Hi Stevie\,\
\
The shipping and taxes will be expensive if you ship to Germany. Otherwise it is a very good sounding Gypsy guitar and worth the money.",16972,"BBCode","2009-12-01 11:23:58"
16974,1737,"did you ever sell the stimer after?",16860,"BBCode","2009-12-02 12:52:35"
16976,1737,"Dear Bob\,\
\
I have a setup question and your name was suggested.  I hope you don't mind me contacting you.  \
\
I just bought a new Dupont VRB from Michael.  It came with the action at 3.15 mm (low E) and felt stiff.  I had a local shop lower the action to 2.6 mm which was decent\, maybe a little buzzy when I strum hard.  Recently I'm getting A string buzz with anything but the lightest touch at the 2-5 frets only. The other strings are pretty much fine and I'm happy with the action otherwise.  I'm wondering if I should shim.  I've tried adding a small amount of relief (&lt;1/4 turn) with no effect. Do these guitars ever require fret work direct from Dupont.  I would hope not but thought I'd check with someone who has worked on these guitars before. Thoughts? What setup would you recommend?\
\
Thanks for your time\,\
\
Ian",16976,"BBCode","2009-12-02 18:17:58"
16977,1737,"Dear Josh\,\
\
I have a setup question and your name was suggested. I hope you don't mind me contacting you. \
\
I just bought a new Dupont VRB from Michael. It came with the action at 3.15 mm (low E) and felt stiff with 11's. I had a local shop lower the action to 2.6 mm which was decent\, maybe a little buzzy when I strum hard. Recently I'm getting A string buzz with anything but the lightest touch at the 2-5 frets only. The other strings are pretty much fine and I'm happy with the action otherwise. I'm wondering if I should shim. I've tried adding a small amount of relief (&lt;1/4 turn) with no effect. Do these guitars ever require fret work direct from Dupont. I would hope not but thought I'd check with someone who has worked on these guitars before. Thoughts? What setup would you recommend?\
\
Thanks for your time\,\
\
Ian",16977,"BBCode","2009-12-02 20:37:12"
16978,252,"Haha - awesome. You really get a nice 'old' tone out of it. That's what that style is all about. I tend to think of it as a DiMauro\, but every time I hear someone else play one that Busato DNA comes screaming through. Very fun stuff... and Merry Christmas. (You can still say that in Canada\, right? The politically correct people have all but stamped it out down here.)",16978,"BBCode","2009-12-02 21:25:03"
16982,1737,"Thanks\, thats most helpful. The unevenness of these setups seems to baffle most local setup shops..\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",16976,"BBCode","2009-12-03 05:24:43"
16983,1737,"Hi Bob\, one other quick question\, is there any issue with adding the veneer only on the bass side.  I'm happy with the action on the high strings and would like to maintain as much as possible.\
\
Thanks again\,  Ian",16976,"BBCode","2009-12-03 08:10:46"
16985,2483,"Hi Denny\,\
Well\, I`m looking for a pricey but goodsounding guitar\, which I can take with me even at some nasty weather Open-Air Gigs.\
And I do believe this \" dark eyed Dell Arte\" is the one.\
I only got some additional questions:\
Why are you selling your guitar. Are you upgrading?\
I hope you don`t quit playing...\
What neck dimensions does this one have ( nut-width and thickness)?\
How should we handle the payment?\
\
best wishes\
and bon swing\
\
stevie",16985,"BBCode","2009-12-03 11:54:34"
16986,2082,"Hi Stevie\,\
\
I bought  a Dupont MD 50 therefore I have to sell my Dell'Arte.\
It is a super guitar that is well balanced and has a sweeter wood sound then the higher frequency Dupont. The Dupont is louder and much dry.\
The neck is thick similar to a classical guitar but comfortable and fast. No fret buzz. The action is low about 2.85mm at 12th. It has a Bigtone. It looks great.\
I would ship it by Canada Post Office it is cheaper then UPS. I estimate about $175.00-$210.\
It will be sold before December.\
I will accept the Paypal.\
\
Denny.",16986,"BBCode","2009-12-03 12:50:52"
16987,95,"Ian\,\
\
I would say that the frets need leveling and then a truss adjustment. I had to do this to a VR my self. I have yet to see a Dupont that came set up from them. It's not their fault as this is the case with 99% of guitars other then very high end when the buyer is in contact with the luthier and the instrument is set up per their conversations. With guitars like most all gypsy guitars they are going to need set up work. Also new guitars move for a while so it's not a bad thing to get the work done at this point. This should be all you need to do (other then minor truss adjustments) until it's time to replace the frets. \
\
2.6mm at the 12th fret is a good action for that guitar. I had my MD-50 just about the same. My MD-50 was very much like the VR my friend Neil had at the time. His VR was just a little better in tone but the setup on the guitars was the same. They felt the same to play. \
\
Any how... Let me know if I can give you any more into. If you don't have any one to take the guitar to and you are open to shipping it I would be happy to do a full setup for you.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16987,"BBCode","2009-12-03 17:59:56"
16988,1737,"Thanks Josh\,\
\
I'll try the local guy (The 12th Fret\, Toronto)\, but if I'm still not happy with it.  I'll ship it west to you.  Thanks for the response.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",16977,"BBCode","2009-12-03 18:16:19"
16989,2483,"Hello Denny\,\
\
Paypal would be O.K. and I`ll send the money within the next 3-4 days\
after you sent me your coordinates.\
And be assured that I`ll take good care of that guitar...`cause to me they`re not only just instruments.\
By the way\, have you been the first owner?\
What about the nut-width\, hopefully it`s not like this one I`m actually playing at 48mm\, for that`s pretty fat...\
\
Here are my coordinates:\
\
Stevie Gable\
Rundstrasse 1 A\
51645 Gummersbach\
Germany\
\
Phone: 0049 162 47 34 229\
Mail:    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stevie@steviegable.de\">stevie@steviegable.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
best regards\
\
stevie",16989,"BBCode","2009-12-04 02:38:32"
16990,1034,"Hi Michael\
\
I was wondering if you know anything about the guitars of luthier Christelle Caillot  -have you tried one or do you know what sort of reputation she has as a luthier? I'm considering buying one and any help from a knowledgable person such as yourself will be very helpful.\
\
Thanks in advance\
\
Ricardo",16990,"BBCode","2009-12-04 07:35:31"
16991,9,"Hi Ricarado\,\
\
I've never seen one but I had a customer buy one and didn't like it. He later got a Dupont and was much happier.\
\
thanks\,\
\
Michael",16991,"BBCode","2009-12-04 07:37:58"
16992,1034,"Thanks Michael\
I'm looking at it on Sunday -i guess i'll just make my decision on how it feels. If I don't love it i'll hang on for a Dupont.\
\
R",16990,"BBCode","2009-12-04 07:58:16"
16993,2082,"Hello Stevie\,\
\
I decided to keep the guitar because it is my first Gypsy guitar and ..sorry it is difficult for me to sell it this time.\
I hope you understand and good luck.\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",16989,"BBCode","2009-12-04 12:30:47"
16994,589,"Hi Bob\,\
\
just a quick one to signal you\, in case you didn't know\, Rocky Gresset is talking about your guitars in the latest Guitarist Acoustic issue.\
Isn't it something? that's a FRENCH magazine! :D \
\
My compliments\
\
Franco",16994,"BBCode","2009-12-04 14:08:37"
16995,11,"do you need a copy of the old Saga catalogue or something?\
-jon",16995,"BBCode","2009-12-04 18:58:02"
16996,2477,"yes\, could you send it to me? Thanks!! <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kittycat@wanadoo.nl\">kittycat@wanadoo.nl</a><!-- e -->",16963,"BBCode","2009-12-05 08:00:19"
16997,2483,"Hi Denny\,\
just don`t worry about keeping your guitar.\
If there`s anybody out there who  understands your decision then that`s me.\
Selling a \"guitar\" sometimes can get very emotional...especially when\, as you said\, it`s the first one.\
\
I`ve already found another one.\
It`s also a Dell Arte Dark Eyes from Georgia.\
So you see: Everything`s just alright.\
\
best regards\
\
stevie",16997,"BBCode","2009-12-07 08:25:31"
16998,252,"Man\, that's wonderful - Yep\, I missed his recording deadline for his album but Mathieu was nice enough to lend him his guitar for the recording so he did 10 of the 13 songs on it - and only 3 of the songs on  his archtop -- which sort of blew me away. So I guess he likes my cedar model a lot and is interested in playing one of my Selmer models. Thankfully I was able to send him his guitar in time for Samois and that is what he plays now when he's playing a gypsy style guitar (though mostly I think he plays jazz archtop).\
\
I\"ll have to check that article out. But where did you see it? I can't seem to get \"guitarist acoustic\" anywhere. All the search engines and shopping sites seem to be too smart for their own good... they keep \"correcting\" my search and sending me to \"acoustic guitar\" magazine... search engines with their predictive 'intelligence' (that term used loosely) are becoming almost as irritating as word processing software which consistently misinterprets weirds wen eye typo tam wrung... or rather\, misinterprets my words when I type them wrong... ah well.\
Fantastic!\
\
Thanks\,\
\
-Bob",16998,"BBCode","2009-12-07 10:43:45"
17000,589,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I live in Milan:  it's not too difficult to find that magazine here. They used to have an official website but it seems to be expired. I'll scan the article for you tomorrow: is it possible to send attachment here?\
\
I listened to some tracks of Gresset and your guitar sounds just fantastic. In that article Gresset describes its sound as being a modern one\, \"between the two worlds\"  folk and manouche. Perhaps but to my ears it sounds straight Selmer\, it reminded me of the 607 he plays sometimes. Which is the best sounding Selmer I know!\
\
A presto!\
\
Franco",16994,"BBCode","2009-12-07 16:32:09"
17001,1890,"JK:\
\
  Where are you playing?  (and who with!).\
\
  I'm always looking for places to hear the music. Since I'm over in\
  NJ\, it takes planning to get in. Brooklyn has a great scene\, but the\
  travel time makes it tough to get there much.  Manhattan and\
  NJ gigs are much easier to get to.\
\
 Thanks!\
 --bob",17001,"BBCode","2009-12-08 07:38:30"
17002,2138,"It's in jersey city.  Are you the guy who sat in with us at Madame Claudes?  I'm the guy who was playing rhythm.  We do it indoors on Thursdays these days",17002,"BBCode","2009-12-08 07:59:48"
17003,131,"Hi\, \
\
I saw your post on Djangobooks regards installing a Baggs M-1 pickukp on an oval hole selmer style guitar.   Based on your good report\, I bought one and am trying to figure out how you installed it.   \
\
As you know\, the hole is to small to fit the pickup in its intended manner.   The pictures you posted are too small to discern what you did.   In your text\, you talk about \"removing the cover\".   Is this the cream colored top cover?   Or the black cover over the coils?  It looks to me like the black cover has to come off and maybe then it is narrow enough to come up through the hole to the proper height.  If the black cover\, how did you get it off?   \
\
How did you support the pickup.  You mention gluing it in.  Could you explain in more detail?   \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Craig",17003,"BBCode","2009-12-08 09:18:20"
17005,131,"Dean\, \
\
Thanks for the speedy reply.   I just got the pickup and was trying to get it installed today.   \
\
After reading you reply and looking again at the pictures on Djangobooks\, I can see how you did it.   I see now that even if I took the black cover off somehow\, the coil won't slide straight in from the top\, still have to tip it and bring it in from the bottom.     \
\
A couple down sides to the M-1 I see now that I have it in hand.   It is pretty heavy to hang on the top.  I'm sure you are right that it would effect the acoustic tone.   I only have one guitar and I play it acoustic much of the time. But I need solid amplification on almost every gig now and that is getting to be once to twice a week now.   The installation looks fairly permanent\, not something I am going to whip on and off.    The sound hole on my guitar is smaller than yours and all six poles will not fit inside the hole even at the widest spot\, a little shaving will fix that.  And there is the aesthetic issue.  All and all\, I'll have to think on this some.  The main thing is I'd like to figure a way to make it less permanent.  \
\
I was thinking of using the M-1 because I have not had much luck with piezos or mics and was thinking a mag pickup might do the trick.  Michael Horowitz says most everyone in the Seattle area has gone to mags\, Stimers in particular. I'd try a Stimer if they weren't so expensive ($350 plus shipping).  \
\
I tried a Djangobooks/Josh Hegg \"deluxe bigtone\" element about a year ago and installed it myself in the bridge on a different guitar\, now sold.   I discussed the install with Josh ahead of time and I think I did a good job of it.  I may not have given it enough time to get the EQ right\, but I thought is sounded awful.  Loud\, but extreme piezo tone.  I used it for one set only.  I have a lot of respect for Josh\, so again\, I may not have given it enough time.   Are you happy with yours?   What element did you use?   \
\
I'm currently using an AT831b mic in combo with a Markley Artist piezo both through my Unico amp.  When the Markley feels like working\, it is a pretty good setup\, volume is good\, tone is okay\, lots of cut.  But the Markley is flaky.  Periodically\,  the volume drops by 50% and most of the time has a loud 60 cycle hum.  Sometimes it is just the highs that drop out.  Don't tap your foot on the cable or you will have instant drum machine.    Altogether\, too complicated: two pickups hanging sort of loosely\, four cables\, two preamps.   \
\
Oh well\, the search goes on.   Let me know if you have any thoughts on any of the above.  \
\
Craig",17003,"BBCode","2009-12-08 10:50:16"
17007,2492,"HI\,\
Both your guitars are amazing.  Are they both still available?  I'm in LA but will be in SF the weekend of the 17 (I think).  Any chance I could check them out if they are still available?  \
thanks\
Noah \
3234409628",17007,"BBCode","2009-12-08 11:19:30"
17008,131,"Dean\, \
\
I use a Baggs ParaDI.   It's okay\, seems to help.   I can't say I know enough to get all that it has to give.  With the two piezos I've used so far\, I pretty much turn the bass controls way up and all the treble controls way down on both the amp and preamp.  \
\
A friend was telling me about D-TAR\, said it really warms up the piezo tone\, but he was calling it D-ART and I could not find anything on it spelled that way.   Just had a look\, which model do you use.    \
\
I looked at the LACE just now.   How thick is it?     I have a little under a half inch clearance between the top and the strings.  Might be able to surface mount it right below the fingerboard.   Would not effect tone much there.   \
\
If you don't mind telling\, how did you make your piezo?  I've seen documentation on making the round type but not for a bridge.  I'm fairly handy and like trying things like this.  I guess the big question is what parts do you use for the element?  \
\
BTW\, thanks for taking the time for this.    \
\
Craig",17003,"BBCode","2009-12-08 11:43:11"
17010,131,"Roger on the Radial Engineering Tonebone PZ-Pre.  Looks pretty similar to the new Baggs Venue DI pre one of our group members uses.   His sounds good.   \
\
Any particular model Artec\, I see they offer a variety.  \
\
When I installed the BT element I got from Josh\, I installed it in the bridge hollow underneath.   I routed hollow out further and got it up pretty close to the top edge and potted it in epoxy.   I see you are using a removable saddle.   Do you think this makes much difference in the tone.   It looks like the way Artec expects it to be done and maybe that hard saddle right down on the piezo makes a difference.   Plus it is all removable\, replaceable and transferable that way.   \
\
Again thanks for your ideas.   \
\
Craig",17003,"BBCode","2009-12-08 12:50:41"
17012,131,"These are all great ideas.   Roger on the saddle putting pressure on the piezo element.  I can see how that would make a difference.    \
\
I gather there is no Artec external premap?   Yeah\, it would be nice to not have to worry about a battery so the D-TAR Sadducer does sound good.  How soon before you have it up and running?   I'd like to hear your impression of it once you do.   \
\
I'm off the air for the day\, gotta gig.   Thanks again for your ideas.\
\
Craig",17003,"BBCode","2009-12-08 14:01:21"
17013,2401,"hello\
\
how much do you want for it? i live in los angeles. how much you think shipping might be?  what's the best payment method?\
\
is there any difference in sound in the older model?\
\
thank you.",17013,"BBCode","2009-12-08 17:31:14"
17014,135,"I believe that the sound is the same on the Unicos. I've only used my amp several times- it's in good condition. Most of the time I use friends' amps or whatever is on stage. I'd sell it for $850. Not sure what's the best shipping method- probably UPS Air.. ? \
\
We could do paypal or if you wanted to send me a check\, I'd be able to send it out after it cleared. For shipping\, I can call you from the UPS store (or whatever we decide is best) and you can pay them directly over the phone. \
\
Best\,\
Alex",17014,"BBCode","2009-12-08 19:59:36"
17015,252,"Sure - it should be possible to attach things - thanks - or to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bob@hologuitar.com\">bob@hologuitar.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I thought you lived in the states. Your English is absolutely perfect. \
\
Mathieu's guitar is a little more modern sounding and Rocky's is a bit older sounding. But that model is a real chameleon. With Argie 11's playing forward toward the middle of the soundhole it can sound very modern - but with 10s or silk & steel if you play back closer to the bridge it gets very 'old' sounding. I now keep mine strung with silk & steel and let them get fairly old... because with silk & steels... when the strings get old... it's really close to the old Selmer sound (pre 1939 Django) which I love - and those silk & steel strings bend like wet noodles so it's easy to do those Django style bends & quivers which are so important to capturing that vibe.",16998,"BBCode","2009-12-08 22:57:49"
17016,135,"Hi\,\
\
Is there anyway to check out the guitar in NYC? \
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",17016,"BBCode","2009-12-08 23:12:18"
17017,431,"Hi Alex\,\
\
I live in the San Francisco Bay area and unfortunately will not be going to NYC anytime soon.  If you are planning to get out this way\, you are more than welcome to try it.  I could send the guitar to you with a 48 hr approval period.  If you didn't like it you'd only be out the cost of shipping.\
\
Thanks for your interest in the guitar.  Let me know if you have any additional questions.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17017,"BBCode","2009-12-09 00:02:35"
17019,589,"Thanks Bob\,\
\
I'm sending the scans to your official email.\
\
By the way\, I'm trying to but a very unique guitar these hours. Should I manage to do it\, we'll have something to talk about!\
\
A presto\
\
Franco",16994,"BBCode","2009-12-09 04:58:27"
17020,647,"[quote=\"Metro\"]Hello!\
Your Dupont MC-50 is steel sale?[/quote]\
\
I don't know what you mean by \"steel sale\". If you have any questions you can call me at 415-314-1951    -jeff",12942,"BBCode","2009-12-09 06:46:03"
17021,647,"[quote=\"noahfuture\"]HI\,\
Both your guitars are amazing.  Are they both still available?  I'm in LA but will be in SF the weekend of the 17 (I think).  Any chance I could check them out if they are still available?  \
thanks\
Noah \
3234409628[/quote]\
Yes\, you can try them. Call me at 415-314-1951 when your ready.   -jeff",17007,"BBCode","2009-12-09 06:47:49"
17023,131,"Dean\, \
\
Thanks for the report\, sounds good.  I know what you mean about having to reserve judgment until you play in a group environment.  It is definitely different.   Amplified or not.   Acoustic guitars that sound great by youself in a small room can be weak in a big jam.   The first time I used a bigtone at a gig I knew within eight measure that I had a problem even though it had sounded pretty good at home.   \
\
The few piezos I have used did not use batteries.  I suppose the battery is to power the built in preamp if there is one.  Like the Artec or Schatten end pin pre.   The Sadducer expects that you will use an external pre. \
\
Any experience with Stimers?   Michael Horowitz told me last week that most everyone in the Seattle area is using them now\, especially the Dupont Stimer.    I'm having trouble getting over the price tag.   \
\
I play with the Hot Club of DC\, our web site is [url=http://www.hcofdc.com]http://www.hcofdc.com[/url].  Like a lot of sites like this\, it is not always fully up to date. \
\
I'm one of the regular members\, but HCDC is really more like a network of players now\, roughly six guitarists\, five bass players\,  a violinist\, three clarinets\, a sax\, two cornets\, a muliti-instrumentalist that can play most any instrument you hand him and two vocalist\, one of whom is a female opera singer that likes to sing the old French songs from the 30s and 40s\, Edith Piaf\, Charles Trenet\, etc.  She can really belt 'em out. \
\
We all have day jobs and many with families so when one of us can't make a gig or we are offered two gigs on the same night or back to back\, we mix and match players as need be.  It can be pretty freewheeling at times\, but the players are all pretty good and used to the on-the-fly nature of it all.   All this is all held together by the totally fearless Stephan Coucheteux\, aka Joli Gadjo on Djangobooks.   \
\
How 'bout you?\
\
Craig",17003,"BBCode","2009-12-09 08:18:14"
17024,431,"Hi Craig\,\
\
Thank you for your interest in the Stimer.  I am in the San Francisco Bay area.  Yes\, the price does include shipping.\
\
Best regards and happy holidays!\
Carl Millward",17024,"BBCode","2009-12-09 08:43:48"
17026,1890,"No\, I play mandolin and am JUST starting to play GJ.\
\
I'm over in New Providence (about 20 miles W of Jersey City right\
off of I78)\
\
Where are you playing?  and what time!\
Given the time of year\, I probably would not be able to get there until\
next year (Christmas Eve and NYE on Thursday this year)\
\
A heads up:  Frank Vignola is going to be playing at The Minstrel\
in Morristown on Friday Jan. 15.  $7 cover\
[url=http://www.folkproject.org/transition/calendar.html]http://www.folkproject.org/transition/calendar.html[/url]\
\
I will be there\, possibly on the sound board.\
\
--bob",17001,"BBCode","2009-12-09 09:08:10"
17028,2138,"We play at a restaurant called Madame Claude's Cafe.  If you don't plan on coming until after the holidays\, you should bring the mando and join in.  Let me talk to the leader/owner and see what his thoughts are.  Its a pretty small place.\
\
I might head out to Morristown for that show.",17002,"BBCode","2009-12-10 05:27:23"
17030,1571,"Hi there\,\
\
have you managed to get a copy of the Gypsy Picking CD ? If not give me your email address and I'll send you a downloadable copy rather than do it through this forum. My own email is\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alan@crookedpinky.co.uk\">alan@crookedpinky.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
regards\
Alan",17030,"BBCode","2009-12-11 23:10:17"
17031,1523,"Hi Ted\
\
No problemo !!!\
\
write me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ivan@therosenbergtrio.eu\">ivan@therosenbergtrio.eu</a><!-- e -->  and I'll attach a pic or two to my reply.\
\
For the Selmer number\, I forgot\, I have to ask him. I've checked it over and over but I alway forget it. Stochelo of course has 504\, he had 430 but he sold it\, and I found 652 for him in an old woman's attic... Nousche I always forget\, was it 472\,  372 ?? I'll check.\
\
cheers\,\
\
ivan.",17031,"BBCode","2009-12-12 00:54:26"
17032,2498,"Hi\,\
\
I just saw your question about the Scandalli. I don't know a lot about the different models\, but I would venture that any Scandalli of that vintage\, with 13 switches\, is a good model. If it is in excellent playing shape\, it should be worth from $750 and up. \
\
Are you thinking of selling it\, or is it one you want to buy?\
\
Regards\,\
Mark",17032,"BBCode","2009-12-12 09:47:56"
17033,1826,"Hi\,\
\
It's an accordion that I own. I got it from my mom who got it from the original owner. Her father had imported it from Italy for her when she was a little girl\, or so the story goes anyhow. I'm not really much of an accordion player\, but I have used it in the recording of a song before. I think it plays like its in pretty good shape. It's only been here in Arizona where it's pretty dry. Here is a clip of it:\
\
[url]http://www.walkthenarrowroad.com/accordion.mp3[/url]\
\
I was thinking of selling it if it was worth the effort. \
\
Thanks for the response!",17032,"BBCode","2009-12-12 12:19:58"
17034,1713,"Hi\,\
Just to throw out another option for what you are after.  An instrument shop in Amherst\, Mass. has a late 40s (?)Epi Emperor for sale.  A studio player had it and years ago put a vintage Charlie Christian pickup on it.  It has a lot of wear but is in good shape\, plays nice\, sounds excellent.  The CC does dampen the acoustic sound a bit\, but there's a lot there to begin with\, it's still a fine rhythm guitar.  The shop is Fretted Instrument Workshop\, the owner is Tony Creamer.  \
Good luck in your search\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",17034,"BBCode","2009-12-13 13:53:37"
17035,466,"Thanks\, I'll take a look!",17035,"BBCode","2009-12-13 15:58:06"
17038,2100,"Ah\, yes\, great to hear about those references.  I would very much appreciate if you could send me copies in the mail.  I appreciate the effort and the discussion on the topic.  Don't know much about any Philly 100th celebration\, but we have Frank Vignola with Mark O'Connor playing a date here at our Folly Theatre\, which is on the infamous 12th Street strip.  It was a burlesque theater turned strip club in it's day of swingtime and jazz.  The Folly was saved from demolition barely\, and restored.  Now\, the theater hosts a lot of nice acts.\
\
Thanks and keep in touch.\
\
Phil Guerra\
5712 Reeds Rd.\
Mission\, KS 66202",17038,"BBCode","2009-12-16 08:59:39"
17040,2082,"Noah\,\
I am in Toronto. \
The guitar is availabl let me know if you need more info.  \
Denny",17040,"BBCode","2009-12-16 15:58:49"
17041,431,"Hi Craig\,\
\
I have reduced the price of the Stimer to $250.  I just wanted to let you know in case you are still interested in it.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17024,"BBCode","2009-12-17 08:10:03"
17042,135,"Hi\,\
\
I'm coming down on the price of the UNICO\, so you're still interested\, let me know.\
\
Best\,\
Alex \
646 303-2342",17014,"BBCode","2009-12-17 11:44:55"
17043,2511,"Hi Michael -\
\
my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tom.stoner@verizon.net\">tom.stoner@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks for your help\
\
\
Tom",17043,"BBCode","2009-12-17 16:08:57"
17044,2511,"Hi Gary -\
\
thank you  for the link -\
\
unfortunately i am on a mac which doesn't support powertabs software\
\
Tom",17044,"BBCode","2009-12-17 16:11:02"
17045,2394,"Has anyone given you a copy of the cd yet? If not let me know and I'll burn one for you. HarryO",17045,"BBCode","2009-12-17 16:14:44"
17046,563,"I'll try to dig it up this weekend and scan it on Monday and send it to you. It's a Denis Chang transcrption of Django'd solo.",17046,"BBCode","2009-12-17 16:20:23"
17047,2401,"Hello Alex\
\
with the holidays and all\, I can't spend any money until after the new year.  if it is still available then\, let me know.  good luck.",17013,"BBCode","2009-12-17 17:18:56"
17048,2268,"Thanks Harry\,\
\
No I haven't found one yet. I would appreciate a burned copy\, Thanks!\
\
-Holmes",17045,"BBCode","2009-12-17 20:08:35"
17049,1737,"Dude\, another guitar!!  Wow... Details please...\
\
Ian",17049,"BBCode","2009-12-17 20:14:35"
17051,1531,"i converted it to a PDF for you\, but it doesn't seem to like semi-quavers!!! You can read all the notes though\, just not the correct rhythm for some of it.. Hope that's good enough for your purposes.",17044,"BBCode","2009-12-18 04:38:31"
17052,1737,"Nice guitar..  I bet the D-hole adds bottom that mine missed.\
\
Hows the setup?  I'm enjoying the VRB but the still looking for ideal setup\, not having much luck with that 12th fret. Right now its at ~3.15 at low e and 2.7 high E.  I really like it a bit lower\, but may need a fret level to get it where I'd like it. We'll see..  But otherwise the sound for a new selmer style guitar is best I've heard.\
\
Wayne bought a Dupont Busato recently\, which I've played the last few weeks.  Very nice\, and very dry and focused.  \
\
Got about 2 months till my Shopis favino should be done\, it will be interesting to compare all these guitars.  We're trying to Rodrigo to deliver to toronto and come to a tuesday Jam.  You should plan a trip this way the winter...\
\
Had a phone interview last week with Acadia\, should hear in a few weeks\, if I get to travel for the in person version\, we'll see.. interviewed with UCSD (Scripps) yesterday.. so at this point anything could happen..\
\
Happy Holidays!!\
\
Best\,\
\
Ian",17049,"BBCode","2009-12-18 06:41:49"
17055,954,"Greetings Dennis:\
\
\"Ilegitimi non carborundum\"\, or\, don't let the bastards get you down!\
\
Please don't even listen to these moaning complainers about the DVD's.\
\
You've done a wonderful thing\, Dennis\, and you should feel proud. How else could the rest of us sit at the feet of these masters to learn?\
\
Michael Hayes\
\
(Heretic)",17055,"BBCode","2009-12-18 08:28:52"
17057,1377,"Since the topic is closed\, i thought I would drop you this little Christmas Greeting:\
     Fuck You\, Your parents and the Horse you nazis rode in on!\
\
                                With Kind Regards\,\
                                          Jack\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37541#p37541]Subject: New Stochelo Rosenberg DVDs!!![/url]\
\
[quote=\"Elliot\"][quote=\"smilinjack\"][b][color=#0000FF]If this doesn't sit well with You ; Don't tune in!\
 Sorry to have disturbed Your sensitivities\, but this is a free and open exchange of Ideas.\
  And I don't see where any remarks could be classified as venonous.\
     Are You suggesting that this has turned into a repository of vile innuendo???? [/color]    [/b][/quote]\
\
\
Venomous? You certainly have become venomous here.  Perhaps after you get the address of rimm’s bar\, you could leave the ward number you are assigned to so he can send a check without any sharp edges. You've cast aspersions on Dennis' \"qualifications\"  (he knows more than me\, and in my book that makes him qualified) - and have even questioned his motivations.  You've taken side stops in the world of politics to become rabid\, a no-no among artists and others trying to learn in this other world - who wants to know your opinion about that crap? - and have even had the gall to put down teachers and professors because of tenure - an incredibly stupid\, narrow\, ideological right wing knee-jerk opinion shared by many robots.  Likewise it might be a better idea to keep that to yourself as well - it just shows you to be an incredible fool. Last\, while interpreting Dennis comment re: North America as insulting\, which was not intended\, evidence of paranoia on your part\, you've displayed an incapability to understand a simple analogy [b]I made in your defense[/b] to show that differing opinions and crowd consensus does not cancel dissenting criticism\, which shows you as being incredibly defensive to the point when it isn't even necessary\, or at minimum that your intelligence does not permit you or personality structure is too rigid to deal with flexible concepts like simple analogies.  That I don't mind\, because I believe I've taken your full measure by now\, with your 'fuck you' attitude.  \
\
 Listen\, I like getting hostile too sometimes\, but it is for a positive reason\, ultimately\, not to assert that everyone is working for me\, which seems to be where you're coming from.  God\, I'd love to have you call my parents\, both educators\, one of whom was tenured - they'd shut you up quick if they even cared to lower themselves for your benefit\, but they aren't around anymore.  So do yourself a favor and keep it to GJ\, and we'll all be friends.  \
\
And btw\, just so you know\, when it comes to duels of wit\, I never lose\, so quit while you're ahead.[/quote]",17057,"BBCode","2009-12-18 10:04:42"
17062,2401,"hello Tom\
\
i just got off the phone with you about the dell'arte manouche latcho drom.  i'll call you tomorrow morning to talk about it.  here is a link to paypal which would work best for me.  [url=https://www.paypal.com/]https://www.paypal.com/[/url]\
thank you very much\
\
Ethan\
(310) 266-3737",17062,"BBCode","2009-12-18 16:06:57"
17063,3,"nah i'm not offended... i just kind of feel sorry for him.. I've really never seen such anger over something so trivial...",17063,"BBCode","2009-12-19 02:11:10"
17064,3,"Thanks for the kind words jazzdawg!\
\
I will be making some tabs eventually on a new more interactive site\, that's mainly going to be free... it takes a bit of time though as there are many legal\, administrative and financial issues to deal with before anything can happen!\
\
I m not offended by smilinjack's posts... I rather feel sorry for him; in this style of music \, I've never seen such extreme anger over something so trivial...\
\
I would love to visit the midwest. I 've been to the west and east coasts so far\, and love it... and quite frankly i have a fascination with the midwest and southern states!\
\
Nickname? you mean michmich? Herve Gaguenetti\, Ritary's rhythm guitarist\, you used to call me Michael for some reason\, and it ended up being michmich\
\
happy holidays!\
D",17063,"BBCode","2009-12-19 02:15:29"
17065,3,"don't worry \, i'm not offended by smilinjack... in fact i'm more concerned about his mental state... i've never seen such anger over something so trivial...!!\
\
oh well\
\
Happy holidays\
D",17065,"BBCode","2009-12-19 02:17:05"
17067,516,"Ho-hum...you're a sad narcissist\, looking for attention....\
\
 E",17067,"BBCode","2009-12-20 11:51:33"
17068,1377,"[b]Go get a Job\, Scum bag![/b]",17068,"BBCode","2009-12-20 11:54:33"
17070,516,"Go get a job\, scum bag?  Is that all you've got?  \
\
 Did your brain die in the 60s or something?  You're such a demented geezer\, I'm starting to feel sorry for you.  \"I'm a strict capitalist\" - and you think that distinguishes you in any way from anybody else?  \
\
Take a hint:  NOBODY CARES \
\
 So you can take Dennis Chang's dick out of your mouth now\, fade away\, and radiate.  \
\
 E",17057,"BBCode","2009-12-20 12:45:04"
17071,1377,"Why would You mention Dicks in Mouths unless You were a Cocksucker?",17068,"BBCode","2009-12-20 13:12:46"
17072,38,"Hi Rob\,\
\
Let me know if you're still interested in hearing a mp3 of the guitar.  If so\, please send me an email address so I can forward you what I have.  I am also creating a few audio clips as well\, not big files but the guitar as a solo instrument as I've had a few responses wanting the same.\
\
hope all is well\, and please know that I don't want to bother you with all of this...\
\
thanks!\
David",17072,"BBCode","2009-12-21 12:57:33"
17073,1076,"Hello\, sockeye.  I noticed an old post about you selling your Francois Charle Selmer book.  I have an English copy.  I'm wondering if you could tell me what you ended up getting for yours?  (that was in 2007\, I believe)  Could you help me estimate the value of my book?  I haven't found any ebay listings or any other listings on the net for reference.  My book is also signed by Stochelo\, if it means anything.  cheers and thanks!\
\
regards\,\
\
Conrad Adams",17073,"BBCode","2009-12-21 23:51:41"
17075,2515,"I noticed you were selling one of these guitars in October.  I like its cosmetic features but haven't really heard much about how they rate compared to a Jorgenson model.  Do you have any feedback\, or should I not bother thinking about getting one?\
\
Thanks.",17075,"BBCode","2009-12-22 11:47:03"
17076,2401,"hello\
\
this is Ethan\, I spoke with you last week about buying the guitar.  were you still interested in selling\, or did you not want to deal with paypal?  thanks",17062,"BBCode","2009-12-22 13:33:55"
17077,2512,"David.\
\
Sorry for the delay\, I am new to the \"forum\" technologies and communicado...\
\
I am VERY interested in hearing and seeing everything you have about the guitar.  My home email (i.e. accessible anywher) is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:woodsstuff@verizon.net\">woodsstuff@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->.  Please feel free to use it at your leisure and as often as you'd like.  \
\
Cheers\
Rob",17077,"BBCode","2009-12-22 17:00:37"
17078,2200,"I think I'll keep it for the time being\, but thank you very much for your kind interest.\
\
Tq",17062,"BBCode","2009-12-22 17:15:52"
17079,1710,"I tried both before I bought the Lulu.  I liked the tone better with the Lulu and definitely liked the look with the blue lapis fret markers.  The lulu tone has a better tone up the fretboard and the Jorgenson thins out a bit more.",17079,"BBCode","2009-12-22 19:54:35"
17080,1710,"I tried both before I bought the Lulu.  I liked the tone better with the Lulu and definitely liked the look with the blue lapis fret markers.  The lulu tone has a better tone up the fretboard and the Jorgenson thins out a bit more.",17075,"BBCode","2009-12-22 19:55:07"
17081,2512,"David.\
\
Sorry for the delay\, I am new to the \"forum\" technologies and communicado...I don't think my reply from earlier today has ever been sent.\
\
I am VERY interested in hearing and seeing everything you have about the guitar. My home email (i.e. accessible anywher) is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:woodsstuff@verizon.net\">woodsstuff@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->. Please feel free to use it at your leisure and as often as you'd like. \
\
Cheers\
Rob",17081,"BBCode","2009-12-22 22:10:47"
17082,38,"hey Carl\,\
\
have you sold this guitar?  it's beautiful...you did sell the dupont right?\
\
let me know what you have here\, i am interested as I \"might\" have a buyer for my Encore...\
\
best\,\
David",17082,"BBCode","2009-12-23 06:55:17"
17083,431,"Hi David\,\
\
Nice to hear from you again and happy holidays!  Good news about the potential buyer for your Park.  It is a beautiful guitar.\
\
Yes\, the Dupont has sold.  I still do have the Dell'Arte Hommage available if you are interested.  Let me know if I can provide any additional information about it to you.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17083,"BBCode","2009-12-23 08:08:11"
17084,2271,"Hey\,\
\
\
I got your response in regard to the robin nolan gig book. It souds like a very cool book. Do you like it?\
\
\
I am private messaging you because I see you are from Philadelphia. I am too. I'm from right outside of north east philadelphia. I am studying guitar with Barry Warren of \"hot club philly.\" He gigs every few weeks/months and he is great. Have you ever heard of hot club philly? It would be cool if you want to meet at one of their shows sometime\, I don't know too many people who like gypsy jazz like I do.\
\
\
Who is your fav gypsy player? I reallyl ike stochelo rosenberg.\
\
\
If you ever want to get together\, hang out\, and maybe jam (Although I'm only just starting in the gypsy jazz style) it would be cool.\
\
\
Looking forward to hearing from you\,\
-Greg",17084,"BBCode","2009-12-23 10:49:57"
17085,2515,"Thanks. I really appreciate you feedback since there's not much real intelligence on that guitar out there.  \
\
I don't suppose you still have it for sale\, do you?",17075,"BBCode","2009-12-23 13:34:24"
17086,1710,"Yes\, it's still for sale.",17075,"BBCode","2009-12-23 14:08:46"
17088,2033,"Another Philly guy! Cool. \
\
The Gig Book is pretty much indispensable\, especially for guys like me who can't yet just \"hear\" what to play. Definitely a necessity. \
\
I'm over in Wynnewood - I've been to a couple of HCoP gigs at the Mermaid Inn. I'm trying to schedule a couple lessons with Bar in the near future - there's a Gypsy Jam scheduled there for Jan 12 and I don't want to look like a complete idiot. (I'll have my copy of the gig book with me so you can check it out if you'd like.)\
\
Hmmm... favorite player - I'm going to go with Stephane Wrembel this morning. He's a very creative player and isn't afraid to mix in all kinds of influences. I like the fact that he (like Denis Chang) has the formal music education but studied with Gypsies too\, so in workshops he can do the \"show me\" Gypsy thing and at the same time explain what's happening in however much detail you need. \
\
Incidentally\, He was in town at the Art Museum the beginning of November and did a small workshop at Jon Dichter's house (which turned out to be just a couple blocks from me). There are some vague plans for another one - you can probably email Jon at  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jondichter@msn.com\">jondichter@msn.com</a><!-- e --> and ask to be notified next time Stephane is in town. It will probably show up on Stephane's website as well.\
\
We'll definitely meet up at the Mermaid! And if you run across any other GJ gigs feel free to PM or email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:william.colsher@verizon.net\">william.colsher@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Bill",17084,"BBCode","2009-12-24 06:30:36"
17090,2271,"Hey man\,\
\
\
I don't think we are too far at all. I actually live about 10 minutes from barry\, and about 5 to 10 minutes from the mermaid inn.\
\
\
I saw barry play at the mermaid in two times\, and I plan on going to that gypsy jazz jam thing. I do not plan on playing at it though\, like I said i'm kind of new to this style. I used to play shred guitar\, sort of in \
the vain of yngwie/steve vai but not nearly as good.\
\
\
I have a wrembrel cd and love it. I love how his site hosts great backing tracks.\
\
\
Does the robin nolan gig book come with cd(s)?\
\
Will be cool to meet you at the mermaid some time\
-Greg",17084,"BBCode","2009-12-24 08:19:17"
17091,2033,"No\, the gig book doesn't have a CD. \
\
To the limited extent I've been able to check\, the Wrembel tracks correspond very closely to what's in the gig book. And thankfully most of those tracks are at a reasonable speed. Denis Chang has mentioned that he's got a bunch of free tracks coming \"soon\" - my understanding is they will be set up like his \"in the style of\" DVDs with each tune played at several speeds. \
\
Steve Vai - that guy is just ridiculous.  No one human being should be allowed to be that talented. Now I'm going to have to annoy my son and play some old Zappa records :lol: \
\
Hey - come on and play at the jam! I'd been playing about 6 weeks (after not playing for about 20 years) before I went to Django in June - jams are where you really get you [i]pompe[/i] on.\
\
-bill",17084,"BBCode","2009-12-24 09:40:46"
17092,1509,"Hey Newcastlebud\, \
\
Thanks for responding to my post!\
\
I actually just looked on the Elderly Instruments website and I saw no mention of the film.  I always assumed it was never officially released.  In any case can I send you over $10 for a dvd copy of it?\
\
BTW I really liked your groups tracks on your myspace site.  Where do you guys play?  Can I purchase your CD also?  Please let me know and thanks again.\
\
Happy Holidays!\
\
Alex",17092,"BBCode","2009-12-24 14:03:45"
17093,346,"Hey\,\
Glad you like our music!\
We play around the central Virginia area mostly although we'll be in the NYC/Jersey area in March.\
Well\, I don't mind a bit making a copy of Django's Legacy on DVD.\
I'll probably do it on wednesday as I'll be in DC. trading videos/cd's/dvd with a friend. We can make a copy right then and there.\
Send me a address and I'll get it out to you (with a copy of my cd as well) before the week's end.\
Cheers\,\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2009-12-26 10:48:26"
17094,1509,"Hey Rick\, \
\
Yea I looped your music on Myspace over and over.  I really like your band's repertoire\, it's definitely different than other GJ bands around today and much appreciated.  I can't wait to hear your CD.  Also let me know when you are coming to NJ/NY and I'll come out to one of your shows in March.  My address is as follows:\
\
Alex E. Soudah\
34 Elm St.\
Somerset\, N.J.\
08873\
\
Please send me your address because I'd like to send some green over your way.  Thanks again for the Django Legacy DVD copy and the CD.\
\
Alex",17092,"BBCode","2009-12-26 11:01:15"
17101,2132,"[quote=\"Tele295\"]I'm saddened to hear of your troubles. Backs are very tricky things\, and I hope you have a good orthopaedist to work with. Here's sending you all the good thoughts and prayers I can come up with.\
\
If it would help you out\, I'd be interested in buying your copy of \"(Book on Django history and culture) - Gypsy Jazz: In Search of Django Reinhardt and the Soul of Gypsy Swing (Hardcover) - $10\". Let me know about the details.\
\
Your hometown buddy in Ventura\, \
Miles[/quote]\
\
Thanks\, Miles - yeah\, they can be.   Mine started going at 27\, and after living with a Japanese master\, and abusing it daily for years (too old\, and too big\, to take the abuse like that)\, I'm afraid I've done a goodly number on it.  Always a lesson\, though - nothing like something like this to bring you home.  \
\
It's a good book; I hope you enjoy it\, and thanks for the purchase.  I can send it priority mail ($8.10\, so the Paypal total would be $18.10)\, or media mail\, ($2.77\, so the PP total would be $12.77).   Please just let me know which you'd prefer\, and I can get it out imminently.  My Paypal address is:  [url]pksmith_morin1@msn.com[/url].  Please let me know where I can send it.\
\
Stay well\, friend\, please take a splash by the Pier for me (used to swim around it\, daily)\, and happy holidays\,\
\
Paul",17101,"BBCode","2009-12-28 02:59:45"
17104,2266,"Hello\,\
 I am interested in the DVD In the Style of WuWu Adler. Is it still available?I can do PayPal. \
 Thanks\,\
 Josh",17104,"BBCode","2009-12-28 09:10:06"
17108,2132,"Taylor\, yep\, it's yours\, if you want it.  Thanks for the interest.  If you tell me your zip\, I can tell you the shipping total\, to give you the final cost (Presume USPS\, priority mail\, is ok?).  Paypal is good - my address is [url]pksmith_morin1@msn.com[/url].\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Paul\
\
\
\
[quote=\"taylorjazzman\"]Hello\,\
 I am interested in the DVD In the Style of WuWu Adler. Is it still available?I can do PayPal. \
 Thanks\,\
 Josh[/quote]",17108,"BBCode","2009-12-28 10:13:48"
17109,2132,"OK\, thanks\, Miles - saw the payment.  Will go out with today's mail\, or\, or tomorrow\, at the latest.  I will give you the tracking number (I think that's available\, with priority - forgotten\, but will get it to you\, if so).\
\
Thanks again\, Miles\, and good health and playing to you.\
\
All my best\,\
\
Paul\
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[quote=\"Tele295\"]Miles Lang\
1320-2 San Simeon Court\
Ventura\, CA 93003\
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Priority mail would be great! Paypal to you within the next few minutes from <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rumbletweed@sbcglobal.net\">rumbletweed@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->[/quote]",17101,"BBCode","2009-12-28 10:16:51"
17110,2132,"LOL - yep\, I remember it well.  Used to dive the Islands\, and do remember the many days\, even with a good suit\, it was...energizing. :D \
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Take care\, man.  Hope you enjoy the book.  I did.\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"Tele295\"]Regarding that swim near the pier\, let me take a raincheck until about June! It's cooooooold! The guitar player in my other band took his sailboat out to Anacapa over the weekend\, and probably froze his butt off. I love sailing\, but ot in a 30' boat in winter. Ouch.  :shock:[/quote]",17101,"BBCode","2009-12-28 10:18:33"
17111,2132,"Hey Josh - just an FYI\, I \"took it off the market\,\" so whenever you get the chance\, etc.  Thanks again.\
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[quote=\"taylorjazzman\"]Hello\,\
 I am interested in the DVD In the Style of WuWu Adler. Is it still available?I can do PayPal. \
 Thanks\,\
 Josh[/quote]",17108,"BBCode","2009-12-28 10:45:13"
17112,563,"Tom--\
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I finally found it! Sorry it took so long\, but we are packing to move to Chicago in a few weeks and the whole house is in chaos. I will take it to work and try to scan it into my PC. if that doesn't work\, I'll send you a PM and fax it to you.\
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Michael",17046,"BBCode","2009-12-28 17:54:10"
17113,2173,"Paul-\
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Sorry to hear about your condition getting worse. David had mentioned that you weren't in the class\, that you were injured\, but this sounds more serious. Is it something new\, or what?\
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I'm still practicing\, but I have a lot of \"all thumbs\" days. Still not working\, or I'd buy your guitar in a heartbeat.\
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Let me know what's going on. All the best to your family.\
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Greg Lewis",17113,"BBCode","2009-12-28 18:03:57"
17114,2132,"Hey David - no\, nothing new\, just a worsening of my spinal thing.  It's a host of crap\, apparently\, and because of some early (non)-care\, it has degenerated pretty badly - pretty much a zombie anymore\, though I've finally got a good doc who actually - hold on - both seems to care\, and know what he's doing.  Yeah\, I had to drop out of the class - can't take sitting in place that long\, and I can't play any longer with any regularity of any kind.  It collects dust.\
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I'm really sorry to hear about your work situation; I know that's been with you for some time\, now.  I hope it turns around for you soon\, man.  Mixed bag\, selling the stuff - need the dough\, but man\, it was tough\, making the call.  Part of me hopes - don't tell anyone - the thing doesn't move\, so I just hold on to it for better times....\
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Take care of yourself\, Greg.  Stay well.\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"GregLewis\"]Paul-\
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Sorry to hear about your condition getting worse. David had mentioned that you weren't in the class\, that you were injured\, but this sounds more serious. Is it something new\, or what?\
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I'm still practicing\, but I have a lot of \"all thumbs\" days. Still not working\, or I'd buy your guitar in a heartbeat.\
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Let me know what's going on. All the best to your family.\
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Greg Lewis[/quote]",17114,"BBCode","2009-12-28 21:57:06"
17116,2511,"Thank you Michael -\
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I've attached a file of the version that inspired me to learn the tune\, by VaVaVoom\, a New Orleans ensemble that has\, sadly\, gone their separate ways.\
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Thanks again -\
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Tom",17046,"BBCode","2009-12-29 08:14:17"
17117,2132,"Miles\, just to tell you that although I mailed the book yesterday\, my wife mistakenly dropped it in the bin at the P.O.\, as opposed to handing it to a postal clerk (which I think you have to do\, for anything over a certain weight) - it was returned today.  Sorry about the day's delay.  It was sent out again today\, and you should have it in a matter of a few days.  Please let me know if you have any issues.\
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Best\,\
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Paul",17117,"BBCode","2009-12-29 11:04:31"
17118,2529,"Hi\, is your Gitane John Jorgenson guitar still available?  I may also be interested in a few of your books (like the Gypsy Picking book.)\
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Can you ship UPS \"Hold for Customer Pickup\"\
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Thank you\
-Phil D",17118,"BBCode","2009-12-29 13:46:59"
17123,2529,"Hi Paul\,\
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Understood -- I'm a lurker\, not a poster.  Still\, I've corresponded with Michael about several guitars and purchased lessons from the site in the past.  I'm not out to scam anyone\, if you'd like to see my eBay feedback\, it is 100% with several hundred transactions.  \
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I've been looking for a Gitane DG -300 or 320 as a starter gypsy jazz guitar\, and yours is a decent price considering the case\, setup and bridge work.  The UPS hold is much more convenient for me as I can watch the tracking number on their website\, then just go and pick the instrument up when it arrives at UPS.  I'm not sure how this might present a risk to you.\
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Please reconsider.\
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Thank you\
-Phil",17118,"BBCode","2009-12-29 14:32:04"
17129,2529,"Hi Paul\,\
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I can't blame you for being cautious\, but I'd really like to buy the guitar!  Its a good deal -- I just got a quote from Michael on the same guitar (new\, of course) with a setup from Josh Hegg and a case a few weeks ago -- it was around $1100! \
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My eBay ID is:  demariop\
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[url=http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=demariop&ftab=AllFeedback]http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d ... llFeedback[/url]\
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Also\, if you read the usenet jazz guitar newsgroup (rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz)\, I've posted for years as \"phil\" -- here's a recent post of mine on... Gypsy Jazz guitariststs!\
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[url=http://groups.google.co.zw/group/rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz/browse_frm/thread/497ed1acba77b4de/ebd9be01c0f1cc6a?hl=en&lnk=gst&q=gypsy+jazz#ebd9be01c0f1cc6a]http://groups.google.co.zw/group/rec.mu ... 01c0f1cc6a[/url]\
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Thank you\
-Phil",17118,"BBCode","2009-12-29 15:21:14"
17131,2529,"No problem then Paul\, best of luck.  I was corresponding with Michael about one the Manouche Latcho Drom models (a lot more money!) so maybe that's the way for me to go.\
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Thanks\
-Phil",17118,"BBCode","2009-12-29 15:26:41"
17133,252,"Old strings often sound better on really good guitars... not always... and not if the strings are just shot as hell or if the windings are broken... but in general I like old strings. It's not really a matter of strings losing tension\, it's how they apply the tension. A string of a given mass and length must have a specific tension to reach a specific pitch... laws of physics can't be circumvented. But\, the cores of old strings are less springy so they load the soundboard differently - with more immediacy and directness ... 'whack' is all you get from them... no roundness... no jangle... just 'whack'. More like a square wave than the sine wave of a new springy string. Part of that is that they're no longer stretchy\, but also that crud in the windings causes them to lose high-order harmonics. That's OK on a very long scale guitar like a Busato that already has tons of high order harmonics. (longer the scale length the more it has - which can be a benefit or detriment depending on the guitar's design) Busato is all about the 'whack' and Busatos have tons of highend and harmonics which offset the dullness of old strings ... so old strings sound great on them... well\, until they get too old or broken. Broken strings have a bunch of problems acoustically. At any rate\, I doubt if it was louder with the old strings - but probably more focused... more cut... simpler and more unadorned tone.\
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You can have as many frets to the body as you want - and as long a scale length as you want - and you can put these things anywhere you want. The problem is that placement of the bridge is relative to the braces as Rodrigo said\, and guitars are fairly sensitive to the movement of the bridge relative to the braces and the braces relative to the areas of the soundboard. Think of how much the Martin sound changed when they pulled the X forward... they didn't move it very far either. So\, I suspect what he's saying is: \"I have spent a long time figuring out my design so that it sounds like a Shopis and you're asking me to move things around on the soundboard that I'm not comfortable moving around.\"  The difference between a crappy guitar / OK guitar / good guitar / amazing guitar is probably a lot less than you'd imagine. One of the reasons I stopped doing custom - well - mostly because it was taking me away from study of Selmers/Busatos etc.. ... but part of it was that I ran out of polite ways to communicate the following sentiment to people: \"I have no idea whether that will sound like crap or not and if it sounds like crap I won't want to sell it to you and you won't want to buy it and that will make you impatient and hurt my reputation and I just don't want to go down that road.\"  :-)  Funny how much easier and quicker it is to say it when I'm not saying it to someone who is actually asking me to do it!!\
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I'll be making more of those Fholes - for sure. My guess is that you're on Michael H's short-list for guys to call so you're probably by default near the head of that list.  Oh\, and Alfonso says you'll be moving to Chicago. It's a great city - a bit too big for my taste... having lived in New York & Los Angeles as a young man I reached the conclusion that I'm happiest when surrounded by trees - but if you're into metropolitan living it's a wonderful place; among my favorite cities for culture & music... sort of reminds me of Berlin for some reason - maybe it's the mix of old & new architecture.\
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-Bob",17133,"BBCode","2009-12-29 15:49:47"
17135,2529,"Hi\,\
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Is the Manouche Latcho Drom still for sale?\
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Thanks\
-Phil",17135,"BBCode","2009-12-29 19:01:47"
17145,4,"Hi Michael\,\
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Happy New Year to you. for future reference\, it's much better to contact me at my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> - I'm on the road quite a bit these days and generally have a hard time logging into Djangobooks.\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]\
Do you mind if I ask you what you think of this guitar? I didn't have alot of time to play it last night\, but it sounded pretty good. I just don't know how it compares to other Jacques guitars.\
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Thats a great guitar. Its been over 8 years since I played it and I still remember being blown away by it.\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]\
I am really concerned about the condition of the guitar. The top has numerous severe cracks\, and seems very fragile. Again\, this may be common for old Favinos\, but I have no way of knowing. \
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It's common with guitars with thin tops. The thinner the top\, the better the sound. So\, I'd say more than anything it's an asset interms of a great sounding guitar. That guitar has been stable for years\, so as long as you keep it humidified in the winter\, you shouldn't have any problems with it.\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]\
I think were the guitar less expensive\, I would be willing to risk more with it\, but at $10K\, it seems to be a big risk.\
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Any thoughts\, opinions\, or help you can give would be appreciated.[/quote]\
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Well\, it's expensive. Jacques guitars aren't getting any cheaper\, nor are there any more being made and I can count on one hand the number of '60's Favinos I've seen\, let alone played. I liked that guitar a lot\, I knew the original owner as well who had a bunch of great guitars. Were I after a Jacques and I had the money\, I'd buy that instrument. From purely an investment standpoint\, the cracks are part of the deal but I think what the instrument is and represents supercedes that. It would be cooler if the original Stimer were for sale that came with the guitar\, but the last owner\, being the nincompoop that he is\, broke them up and gave it to someone else. Cracks can be fixed and stabilized\, you can't replace sound.\
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Best\,\
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Ted\
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PS: Please contact me through email !!!\
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Hope this helps. Again\, when it comes to guitars I go for sound regardless of the pricetag - if it sounds great\, it's worth the high $$$. If it sounds like shit\, it doesn't because in the end\, that's what you have to live with. I have a friend who is a very famous vintage guitar deal in NYC and his personal collection of five guitars worth about a quarter million and that's the bottom line for him.",16734,"BBCode","2010-01-01 10:38:52"
17148,2201,"Hello\,\
\
I'm interested in the denis chang art of accompaniment dvd. please let me know if you'll ship to san francisco\, and the best way to send payment. i hope you're well and sorry about the news :(\
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everett\
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17149,2132,"Hi Everett - thanks for the interest.  Yep\, it's still available.  I've shipped the other stuff priority to several others\, and could ship this to San Francisco this way\, if it's OK with you - USPS priority OK?  \
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Paypal is probably best\, if you have an account.  If you could give me your zip code\, I could figure out the total cost\, with shipment\, and give you a final quote.  \
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Thanks again\, and thank you for the kind words as well.\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"everett\"]Hello\,\
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I'm interested in the denis chang art of accompaniment dvd. please let me know if you'll ship to san francisco\, and the best way to send payment. i hope you're well and sorry about the news :(\
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everett\
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17150,38,"Carl\,\
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that's a beautiful guitar\, any luck yet? \
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why are you getting out of the gypsy style?  I have an eastman 804c that sounds great\, but not sure I'm going to keep it\, I'm guitar rich\, cash poor and need to do something about it....\
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hope you're having a great New Year\,\
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keep me posted\,\
David",17150,"BBCode","2010-01-02 07:27:17"
17151,375,"Hello Bob\,\
I wanted to consult with you about something..\
I just bought the Barault guitar from Michael's site. it's a great guitar\, but it has lots of buzz on the low E string (and very little buzz on the A and D strings).\
Michael suggested that it could happen because of the climate change between the USA and Israel.\
Michael measured 2.8mm action at the 12th fret (low E)\, but now it's 2-2.3mm (hard to tell)\, so it make sense!\
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my question is: what should i do about it? should i buy a new\, taller bridge? should i adjust the truss rod? or maybe i should wait until the guitar will \"get used\" to israel? (it's here for only 48 hours)\
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i would really like to hear your proffesional opinion!\
Thanks\,\
Amir",17151,"BBCode","2010-01-02 08:08:10"
17152,2535,"Hi\, can you tell me the nut size please of the Shelley Park guitar?\
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Thank you\,\
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Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-02 13:12:53"
17153,2201,"paypal works fine for me! my shipping address is 94127\, and please send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:everett@typochondriac.com\">everett@typochondriac.com</a><!-- e --> so i can send payment. then i'll reply with the shipping address..\
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thanks!",17148,"BBCode","2010-01-02 13:19:36"
17154,2132,"Hi Everett - \
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E-mail sent.  Total is $43.70\, to [url]pksmith_morin1@msn.com[/url].  Thanks for the purchase\, and hope you love it as much as I did.\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"everett\"]paypal works fine for me! my shipping address is 94127\, and please send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:everett@typochondriac.com\">everett@typochondriac.com</a><!-- e --> so i can send payment. then i'll reply with the shipping address..\
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thanks![/quote]",17149,"BBCode","2010-01-02 13:37:02"
17155,2535,"Hi\, do you still have the Nyberg for sale.\
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If so\, what is the nut width.\
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Thanks\, Peter",17155,"BBCode","2010-01-02 15:25:56"
17156,2535,"Hi\, do you still have the Nyberg for sale.\
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If so\, what is the nut width.\
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Thanks\, Peter",17155,"BBCode","2010-01-02 15:26:12"
17157,2536,"Marc\,\
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I am just getting in to Gyspy Jazz thanks to my son.  I would love to purchase your guitar. I am really trying to stay at $500.  can you make it $500 shipped?  If so consider it sold and I'll paypal the money pronto.  Or any other way you want it.  I will pay immediately\, but might need you to wait a week on shipping as the temps here in KC are crazy cold to ship a guitar.\
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Thanks\,\
Mark Crosby",17157,"BBCode","2010-01-02 17:25:16"
17158,1782,"Hi Michael\,\
   I hope all is well.  I'm trying to order some strings but the store isn't recognizing my info.  As you can see my username/etc... is still good. \
What to do?\
Cheers\,\
Ryan",17158,"BBCode","2010-01-03 08:22:41"
17159,9,"Hi Ryan\,\
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The store is separate from the forum....just create an account for the store and then you can order.\
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thanks!\
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-Michael",17159,"BBCode","2010-01-03 08:24:21"
17160,1932,"What's all this I see about you playing with Jorgenson this month???? How cool is THAT!? As soon as Jill gets home this afternoon\, I'm going to try to get us tickets for the Culver City show. I'm inclined to come down to Covina for the Wednesday show\, as well\, but Jill probably won't be with me.\
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I don't suppose you know anybody that could teach me to play Jorgenson's In Memory of Danny Gatton\, do you? Gonzalo never returns my emails.\
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Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks! Yay! \
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-Miles",17160,"BBCode","2010-01-03 14:15:31"
17161,726,"Hey Miles! Good to hear from you man. Yep I got a call from John to cover part of the tour this month so I'm excited. I'd be happy to teach you In Memory of Danny Gatton. Well I haven't learned it yet but I have a whole list of John's tunes that I'm working through that I need to know for the tour so I'll be getting to that one shortly.\
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By all means I hope to see you at a show! I'll look out for you at the two you mentioned. I look forward to seeing both of you again. \
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Happy New Year and keep in touch!\
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Doug",17160,"BBCode","2010-01-03 14:42:16"
17163,2132,"Everett\, per my e-mail:\
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17164,2492,"Hi\,\
Did you have a Dupont for sale?  Is it still available?  What is the price?  I will be up in the bay area soon and would love to check it out.\
THanks and Happy New Years\
Noah",17164,"BBCode","2010-01-04 11:28:47"
17165,310,"I see you are offering the  Sel Mac style boxes after a short time\
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Not unlike me getting and offing some button accordeons in record time\
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I have owned 2 Sel Mac style guitars and offed them both..\
but meantime keep my Gibson WM-45.\
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There was a duo from Holland called SAPHORA.. 2 young guys who cut a Gypsy Jazz style CD  using Martin D-1  \, models  made about 8 years ago...\
Maybe D-16's   they sounded great\
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Only once again proving it's not the guitar\
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Even Django  switched to an American style archtop\
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I also have an Epiphone Elitist Byrdland  that I may try to get a little of the late Django sound out of it.. and far more versatile than a Sel Mac...\
there are plenty of Euro Gypsy Jazz players using archtops...\
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Incidentally.. I will have a new single row  10 key in a couple months\
Ordered from MELODIE in Quebec..... handmade by Vezina and Ouelette.. Vezina's wife makes the bellows....\
4 reed 4 stopper...\
Key of D   just a bit of tremolo from dead dry...\
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there is a youtube video showing their small shop and construction methods...\
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Happy New Year\
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Jeff\
Oregon",17165,"BBCode","2010-01-04 18:55:40"
17166,2200,"Hi Jeff-san!\
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No\, I sold one because I'm a state worker and Arnie has cut a huge hole in my salary... -L\
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The DG-300 was cool\, but the neck angle was too shallow\, giving it a weak tone from a low bridge.\
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The Manouche Latcho Drom is okay\, but the action is high and it is a bit crude compared to my old Dupont.  And let's face it\, my D-18A is really all I need.\
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But I still love Gypsy guitars.\
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I hope you are well.  and I'm very glad we are friends!   :- )\
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Best wishes for 2010\,\
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Tom Quinn",17165,"BBCode","2010-01-04 20:30:17"
17167,346,"Hey Alex\,\
I haven't forgotten you\, my dc plans got derailed by my friend coming down with the flu.\
But\, fear not\, I WILL get this out to you this week.\
Hope you had a great new year!\
Talk soon\, \
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-05 11:06:12"
17168,1509,"Hi Rick\, \
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Happy New Year!\
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Sorry to hear about your friend getting sick.\
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No problem about the delay\, once again I really appreciate you sending that stuff my way!\
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Alex",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-05 19:11:29"
17169,252,"Wait about two weeks and then shim it up to 2.8mm. Don't adjust the truss rod. A lot of people adjust truss rods to adjust action but it's not a good idea because it increases the hump over the body. That guitar adjusted to a dry climate when it came to Oregon... now again going to Israel... Guitars can do this\, but it takes time. I just sent one to Las Vegas - it took a few weeks to adjust.\
-Bob",17169,"BBCode","2010-01-05 19:57:32"
17171,2536,"Greetings\,\
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I am just getting started into Gypsy Jazz.  I would be interested in :\
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Getting into Gypsy Jazz Guitar\
Fingerboard Theory for Guitar\
L'Espirit Manouche\
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Also\, any other instructional dvd's would be of interest.\
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How much for all shipped to KC?\
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Thanks\,\
Mark",17171,"BBCode","2010-01-07 08:17:26"
17172,9,"",17172,"BBCode","2010-01-07 08:31:11"
17173,2132,"Hi Mark - thanks for the interest.  I just calculated postage\, USPS priority\, to be $8.60\, so total would be $34.60.  If you'd like them\, paypal is fine\, so long as you have an account.  If so\, my PP is [url]pksmith_morin1@msn.com[/url].  \
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Please let me know\, and I will pull them and get them ready for getting out to you\, tomorrow.  Thanks!\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"kcjazzman\"]Greetings\,\
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I am just getting started into Gypsy Jazz.  I would be interested in :\
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Getting into Gypsy Jazz Guitar\
Fingerboard Theory for Guitar\
L'Espirit Manouche\
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Also\, any other instructional dvd's would be of interest.\
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How much for all shipped to KC?\
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Thanks\,\
Mark[/quote]",17173,"BBCode","2010-01-07 08:43:11"
17174,1932,"Not sure I'm going to make it on Wednsday\, but I just bought tickets for the whole family for the Saturday show in Culver City. See you then!",17160,"BBCode","2010-01-07 16:42:36"
17175,726,"Ok cool man can't wait that's awesome!!!\
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Gimme a ring when you want and I'll give you the chords to the Memory of Dany Gatton ballad. I had to learn it for the tour.\
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See you soon man!\
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cheers!\
\
Doug \
650-438-9828",17160,"BBCode","2010-01-08 09:08:57"
17176,647,"Hi\, The Dupont is avaliable. Im asking $3250. You can reach me at 415-314-1951\
-jeff",17164,"BBCode","2010-01-08 09:16:22"
17177,647,"Hi\, The Dupont is avaliable. Im asking $3250. You can reach me at 415-314-1951\
-jeff",17164,"BBCode","2010-01-08 09:16:38"
17178,2492,"Cool\, I'll try you later today.\
best \
Noah",17164,"BBCode","2010-01-08 10:14:12"
17179,2401,"hello\
\
do you still have the Unico? if so\, how much are you willing to let it go for?\
\
thanks\
\
Ethan",17013,"BBCode","2010-01-08 19:43:06"
17180,563,"Hi Jeff--\
\
Michael mentioned that you have been giving some thought on and off to selling your Busato. If you ever do reach that point\, would you be kind enough to give me a heads up? I've heard it's a nice one and I'd be very interested if you do decide to sell it. \
\
I just delivered the wife to Chicago. I will be moving there permanently ca. January 23rd\, after closing. I have learned that driving an empty cargo van in a severe snowstorm in the mountains at night is less fun than just about anything...\
\
Michael",17180,"BBCode","2010-01-08 19:48:41"
17181,135,"Hi Ethan\,\
\
Yes- It's still for sale. I can sell it for $800 + the shipping cost. \
\
Best\,\
Alex",17014,"BBCode","2010-01-08 20:31:18"
17183,9,"Hi Ivan\,\
\
Congrats on this great project! Any chance you could send me some copies to sell on DjangoBooks? I can also so sell digitaly as well.\
\
Let me know\,\
\
-Michael",17183,"BBCode","2010-01-09 08:04:39"
17184,2271,"Hey man.\
\
\
I think i'm gonna play at the jam on Saturday. My name is Greg\, and I will probably be wearing a \"benedetto\" guitars hat.\
\
\
I'll keep an eye out for you.\
-Greg",17084,"BBCode","2010-01-09 08:44:45"
17185,2033,"Excellent!\
\
I'll be the old hippie dude with long hair and a flannel shirt  :D \
\
See you there!\
\
Bill",17084,"BBCode","2010-01-09 08:52:03"
17187,1523,"Hi Michael !\
\
First of all\, let me wish you\, on behalf of Stochelo\, Nonnie and Nousche\, the happiest  new year for 2010 !\
\
As a Django guy  we know  this is gonna be a great one for you\, just as for us.\
\
We're in the talks to  deliver - or not - some licences for labels to  sell Djangologists on CD+DVD\, other than that we plan only digital for now. We've had request from France\, Italy\, Japan and Germany\, but nothing is really  sure.\
\
When we sell it on the website for 8 euros only\,  we get 6 for the band.\
On \"Disc on Demand\" from Amazon\, we get 8  out of the 19\,90 retail price.\
(I have sent the album to all those sites via tunecore  this afternoon\, on our site it should be available tuesday at latest)\
\
So I really don't know what would be a decent deal for you and us in order to distribute it with you. If things go well we'll do a physical\
\
In the meantime\, we happily  give you the  link we send to press and festivals\, with the full album +  Free mini album + Movie (it's an .avi file so you need the right player\, VLC IMHO to get it running right with sound image and all :)  )\
\
We hope you enjoy it\, and would like to thank you for being the N1 Manouche hotspot in america !\
Bravo !\
\
download Djangologists here ; [url=http://therosenbergtrio.com/2010/downloadpage]http://therosenbergtrio.com/2010/downloadpage[/url]\
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and read all the details here : [url=http://therosenbergtrio.com/2010/eng]http://therosenbergtrio.com/2010/eng[/url]\
\
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Cheers\, let me know what you think  about all this !\
Ivan",17187,"BBCode","2010-01-09 10:55:10"
17188,11,"hey Dennis\,\
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i saw  you post something about having trouble with your left knee?   i also have been having trouble with my left knee for about 15 months now.   i used to not be able to walk down stairs.  now I am much better and just starting to feel normal again.  i think i figured out the cure.    if you want to talk about your knee\, let me know.  i might have ideas for you.\
\
-jon",17188,"BBCode","2010-01-09 10:56:20"
17189,9,"Thanks Ivan...I guess the CD on Demand by Amazon means they don't actually have inventory CD. Do the just burn a copy when someone orders?\
\
I suppose I could do something similar...or could also sell the mp3s directly from my site. My audience is much bigger then the US\, I actually more customers in Europe! Asia\, S.America\, Austrailia too!\
\
Happy New Year!\
\
'm",17183,"BBCode","2010-01-09 12:27:48"
17190,2401,"Hey Alex\
\
Thank you for the offer.  The most I can do right now is $700 plus shipping. But I completely understand if that doesn't work for you and you want to get $800 cause it's a great amp\, but my budget is tight right now.\
\
\
-Ethan",17013,"BBCode","2010-01-09 13:55:46"
17191,135,"Ethan\,\
\
I can meet you at $750 + shipping.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",17014,"BBCode","2010-01-09 14:11:30"
17192,2401,"let me think about it. i'm still condering one other amplification option. \
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thanks",17013,"BBCode","2010-01-09 14:35:36"
17194,2552,"Hey Sigurd!\
\
I was searching on this forum on 'Bergen' and found an old topic of you.\
\
I'm a 24-old PhD-student and I live in the center of Bergen and also play gypsy jazz. I bought a selmer guitar 2 years ago and nowadays I use it a lot\, sometimes improvising\, sometimes just accompanying. Before this time I mainly played flamenco guitar.\
\
If you still live in Bergen and are interested in a jamsession\, please let me know!\
\
Cheers\,\
Jesper Nederlof.",17194,"BBCode","2010-01-09 15:02:12"
17195,3,"my thing is on and off but progressively getting worse... part of it is because i didn't go see a specialist so i still don't know what it is.. i've looked into it though\, and it's somerthing that's very difficult to diagnose as it can be a number of things and it's not uncommon to have pain in the knees apparently",17195,"BBCode","2010-01-09 18:48:54"
17196,11,"Well\, for me it was caused by some weakening of the front tendon that connects my kneecap to my lower leg.   I started riding the excercise bike every day\, combined with a balanced leg muscle strength workout (and avoiding the excercises that are uncomfortable)  and focusing on strengthening the back hamstring especially to give my knee better balance.\
\
It has taken about a whole month now and I feel much better.  I think I will fully recover soon.\
\
It took me a long time to figure out what the magic formula was for fixing my knee.  I took a year of physical therapy and they gave me lots of ideas but they never cured me.\
\
But\, for the time being\, watch very closely for muscle atrophy.   When you get a knee injury you tend to avoid it and then you lose your muscle.  YOu need to do whatever you can to keep the muscle.\
\
Good luck with it man!  Just think of Andreas... it should inspire you.  LOL\
-Jon",17188,"BBCode","2010-01-10 08:56:46"
17197,1912,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37717#p37717]Subject: UNICO Amp for Sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"a\"]Selling my UNICO by Schertler. Great amp\, just a little too big for me to lug through the subway to gigs.. Please PM for more info.[/quote]\
 is this amp available still?",17197,"BBCode","2010-01-10 20:24:02"
17198,1912,"Michael - you sold my Sonora D hole last summer\, remember?\
\
I am in the market for an acoustic amp and was wondering if you can accept a paypal payment for the Schertler Unico.  The normal checkout process doe not allow that option\, but I thought I would check with you to make sure.  I can send funds as a gift and that has worked in the past to waive the seller's fee. Let me know.\
\
John Harms",17198,"BBCode","2010-01-10 20:31:59"
17199,135,"Yes- selling for $800 + shipping.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",17199,"BBCode","2010-01-10 20:54:27"
17200,150,"hey carlm\,\
\
still got that Stimer for sale?\
\
thanks!\
Dwayne\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mail@thewoodshedders.com\">mail@thewoodshedders.com</a><!-- e -->",17200,"BBCode","2010-01-10 21:20:10"
17201,150,"hey there...\
\
just saw your post. i have a schertler david i would consider parting with. i bought it about a year ago and have not really used it much at all.\
\
get in touch if you'd like to chat about it.\
\
best!\
dwayne\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mail@thewoodshedders.com\">mail@thewoodshedders.com</a><!-- e -->\
304.268.0763",17201,"BBCode","2010-01-10 21:24:18"
17202,375,"Thank you Bob for replaying. i just want to be sure that i'm getting it right: the dry wheater on Oregon has sinked the top of the guitar\, which caused the decreasing of the acion. so what is now needed to guitar is to gain some moisture? if so\, maybe it didn't happen beacuse of the silica gel that i have inside the guitar case? should i try to remove those?",17151,"BBCode","2010-01-11 02:47:48"
17203,252,"Yes\, lower action is a sign of dryness. Guitars like it at about 50% humidity... anything around that is fine... 40%... 60%... but if you have silica in the case it might be very dry in there.",17169,"BBCode","2010-01-11 03:10:59"
17204,1912,"Alex\,\
\
I am checking out an AER Compact 60 over in CT tonight\, mint with case and the seller wants $500 for it.  I would be willing to consider your amp\, but $800 is a bit too close to retail for a used amp that has been gigged... I think djangobooks is selling them new for around $1000.  \
\
I have a gig down in Brooklyn with Bliss Blood on the 21st so technically I could pick it up if we can work out a price.\
\
Let me know!\
\
John\
\
myspace.com/tikidaddyband\
myspace.com/deltadreambox",17197,"BBCode","2010-01-11 04:44:40"
17205,1523,"Hi Michael\
\
The album is finally online since this noon\, european time.\
\
You're right about disc on demand\, they burn upon request.\
\
I have yet to discuss with Stochelo and  the boys regarding what kind of distribution we're aiming at\, and I haven't come up with anything clever to arrange a good deal for the band should you sell it on Djangobooks... I don't think it would make much sense for you to sell it more expensive than our retail price of 8 euros. Knowing that  on our side we get 100% benefits ( roughly 6 or a little more after all taxes etc are paid) the download  possibility seems a bit far fetched for Djangobooks - correct me if I'm wrong.\
\
Maybe the best would be a sort of disc on demand\, with  better quality ( they dont print the full 16 page booklet).\
\
I'll transmit any  idea to the guys\, but as far as I'm concerned I haven't thought of THE good deal. Feel free to propose something if you have an Idea !\
\
I guess we'll quickly know  how things are doing on the download side and it will influence possible future \"physical\" release.\
\
... and let me know what you think of the album\, too !\
\
talk soon\
\
ivan.",17187,"BBCode","2010-01-11 08:01:10"
17206,135,"John\,\
\
I can go down to $750.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",17199,"BBCode","2010-01-11 08:37:09"
17207,1836,"hello dude\
\
i am sorry to disturb you about this\, but could you send me once more your ptb tab of \"how high the moon \" by joe pass? pleeeeeaaase i cannot find it anymore on my flipping computer. \
\
can you send it directly on <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:posglov@gmail.com\">posglov@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> ?\
\
many many thanks again \
\
ciao\
\
posglov",17207,"BBCode","2010-01-11 09:25:34"
17208,252,"Hi Ivan\,\
\
This is the error I'm getting - maybe it's the same one others are getting. It might just be an overloaded server\, but at any rate - this is what it is. I'll try again in a couple of days... all the guitar nerds will be hitting this hard for a few days but I have ?? oh hell ?? probably 10 of the guys' CDs to listen to... and probably another 10 of Bireli's ;-)  so I'll be OK for a couple of days.  Oh\, and the browser I'm using is Apple Safari Version 4.0.4 (5531.21.10) if that matters.\
\
Hope things are going well - it's going to be a big year for you - with the birthday and such.\
\
-Bob\
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#13 {main}",17208,"BBCode","2010-01-11 16:59:11"
17209,9,"Hi John\,\
\
I just checked and paypal seemed to work fine for the Unico. Please try again\, if it doesn't work just choose pay by check and then send the total via paypal to: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@djangobooks.com\">info@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",17209,"BBCode","2010-01-11 17:10:24"
17210,1679,"Hi Frater\, I hope you do not mind me contacting you.  I just saw your post about your recent acquisition: Eimers w/ real Mac top.  I saw that on ebay too.  Very intriguing!  I have never gotten my hands on an Eimers guitar so did not know what to think.  Please\, if you have the time\, give me your impressions of the guitar.  Does the really old top give it that real vintage mojo?  Is it a loud guitar?  What do you think of the Eimers build?\
\
I am quite taken with D hole guitars with resonators.  I bought the Dupont Jorgenson that was on Djangobooks.  I really\, really like the fat\, lush compressed sound that the resonator gives the guitar.  I have wondered though if it is possible to build a really loud guitar with a resonator\, i.e.\, a canon.  It might be physically impossible.  On the internet I have looked at Eimers guitars\, AJLs\, and Le Voi.  Besides Dupont they appear to be the only makers of D hole guitars with resonators.  I realize that your Eimers does not have an internal resonator but I am curious about Eimers since he offers that as a possible option although I think I read somewhere that he does not recommend it. :?   AJ seems to prominently display guitars on his website with the internal resonator.  Le VOi has some pictures of a D hole with a resonator that he built last May.  Unfortunately I know nothing about Le Voi guitars.  Do you know anything about these Makers?\
\
Sorry to ramble on so but I have been reading your posts for sometime and you  clearly have gotten your hands on a number of different guitars and know a great deal about them.  Any information that you might wish to share would be very much appreciated.  Take care and\
\
Enjoy your new guitar!\
\
Best\,\
\
PS Very soon I will get to play an AJL XO oval hole.  I am curious if AJ has managed to get a vintage sound with his antiqued model.",17210,"BBCode","2010-01-11 17:30:51"
17211,1912,"Thank you Michael",17198,"BBCode","2010-01-11 20:24:33"
17212,1912,"Sorry Alex\, but I'll pass.  Thanks for responding and good luck.\
\
John",17197,"BBCode","2010-01-11 20:44:07"
17213,1737,"Hey\, I pruchased the cd yesterday morning and have been trying for almost 24hrs to get the movie.  The CD came in no problem\, but the movie completes at ~60 to 100 mb everytime.  Tried different computers\, browsers etc.. no change.  Last night from 6-8 ET the server was unresponsive and I kept getting a error screen upon attempting to login. I've probably made 30 attempts to get the movie. Any thoughts or assistance would be helpful.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",17213,"BBCode","2010-01-12 05:22:53"
17214,1737,"Any chance I can see some pics of the chipping etc?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",17214,"BBCode","2010-01-12 05:24:43"
17215,1523,"Hi Ian\,\
\
I'm sorry  for the trouble.\
\
We're trying to solve the problem\, but since most people downloaded  without any errors\, and  a few people have very different errors\,  our web technician is looking in all directions.\
\
\
Did you try to right-click and \"save target as...\" ? I read it works much better than just a click (which SHOULD work but go figure)\
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If you cant  login because you password is refused let me know and we'll send you a new one.\
\
As I said\, out of the  approx. 5 % people  who had problems downloading\, the vast majority finally succeded in the end - although I understand you don't want to spend three days clicking on one link.\
\
Please send a copy of any error messages + OS and Browser you're using to \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:store@therosenbergtrio.com\">store@therosenbergtrio.com</a><!-- e -->   and be assured we will not let your problem unsolved.\
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thanks a lot for your understanding.\
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Also  let us know if it finally works.",17215,"BBCode","2010-01-12 05:49:03"
17216,647,"[quote=\"britishcolumbia\"]Hi\, can you tell me the nut size please of the Shelley Park guitar?\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Peter[/quote]\
Im not sure of the nut size. I know Shelley based the body size on Selmer dimmensions. If you have more questions\, you can phone me at 415-314-1951\
-jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-12 06:26:54"
17217,647,"[quote=\"noahfuture\"]Cool\, I'll try you later today.\
best \
Noah[/quote]\
Hi Noah\, Are you still interested in my Dupont?\
-jeff",17164,"BBCode","2010-01-12 06:29:56"
17218,1523,"Hey Bob !!\
\
I have a hard time trying to figure out the problem\, along with our technician... might well be the server\, yes.\
\
Didn't you successfully download anything ?\
\
Please let me know and  I'll find asolution ASAP.\
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Cheers\,\
\
Ivan.\
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PS Stochelo and I will be at DFNW next september\, hope to see you there man !\
i.",17218,"BBCode","2010-01-12 07:03:49"
17219,2557,"Sure thing... \
\
It's hard to shoot\, but I'll do my best. The top is in great condition\, it's mostly binding wear and then where the pickup was installed. I'll send it to you tonight.\
\
I'll also shoot a picture of the case. \
\
David",17219,"BBCode","2010-01-12 07:19:39"
17220,1737,"Great\, Thanks...",17214,"BBCode","2010-01-12 07:27:35"
17221,2492,"Hi jeff\,\
I am still interested. Sorry I got busy with work! I'm going to plan a trip up to the bay soon. There is actually another guitar exactly like yours I also want to see. If someone else wants to move on yours\, let me know but I totally understand.  I just wanna play it before such a big investment!\
Thanks\
Noah",17164,"BBCode","2010-01-12 08:33:55"
17222,431,"Hi Dwayne\,\
\
Thanks for the interest in the Stimer.  Yes\, it is still available.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17222,"BBCode","2010-01-12 09:39:04"
17223,1932,"Hey there-\
\
Here's the info on my downloading.\
\
I began my attempts to download at about 11 am Pacific Time. At first\, I had a lot of trouble getting the zip file on the 18-track album to open directly from your server. I guess I didn't read the fine print. Finally\, I hit open on the zip and went to lunch. When I came back\, it had opened and un-zipped the documents.\
\
Then I understood what you meant about the \"save target as\,\" and uploaded Free as the Wind and the Movie this same way. \"Wind\" uploaded/unzipped very quickly. The movie took much longer to transfer - probably an hour or 2. This was about 2 or 3 in the afternoon\, PST.\
\
I figured out that I needed the xvid codec upload\, and by about 4:30 I was watching the movie!\
\
What a terrific package this is! :D In a Sentimental Mood may be the most elegant thing I have ever heard Stochelo play. The video is just over-the-top fun",17223,"BBCode","2010-01-12 09:50:42"
17224,346,"Hello Alex\,\
well\, after much ado and a little wrangling of the AV guy at a local high school\,\
your DVD/CD package is on its way to you as I write this.\
Let me know when it arrives.\
Hope you'll enjoy it\, \
Take care\,\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-12 10:36:24"
17225,150,"do you have a photo? any info about when you got it\, how much you've used it. condition\, etc?\
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also\, how we could arrange a purchase?\
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i live in west virginia.",17200,"BBCode","2010-01-12 13:25:58"
17226,589,"Hi Dr. Bull\, yes that's the same Eimers who was on sale on ebay. It's a drop-dead gorgeous guitar with stunning Brazilian back and sides\, hand crafted replica Selmer tuners and\, of course\, a mint original Maccaferri top. \
The guitar at the moment has a way too low action (strings almost on the neck) : I'm bringing the babe to my luthier to have the action adjusted (the bridge has a Big Tone inside\, so I'm not gonna mess with shims myself). Even so I can hear it has a great tone but I still don't know how loud the instrument actually is (by the way it still has to open up\, the instrument is virtually unplayed). Anyway\, as a rule of thumb\, Eimers guitars are not about loudness. They are wonderfully built instruments with a very fast neck and a beautifull voice\, but if you're looking for a cannon I suspect you'd better looking somewhere else (although I've heard some very loud Eimers\, like W. Alder's ). Since you own a fantastic Dupont (I've got myself a custom Md 50  pre-owned by Romane) my impression is the standard quality level of Dupont is difficult to match. Some sound better than others but they are always perfect guitars out of the box. The tuners of this Eimers are very good looking\, but they're losing oil! That would never happen with a Dupont... \
 \
Le Voi is a very respected luthier but I've never played one of his instruments. If you're interested in D Hole with internal resonators i think you should check Michael Dunn's guitars. My friend Bob Brozman (who knows his shit about resonators!) owns a couple  and is very\, very happy with them. \
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As soon as the Eimers/Maccaferri is regulated I'll tell you more about the sound and volume...\
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Thanks e a presto!\
\
PS\
I'm pretty sure the author of the Selmer replica on sale for 12.000$ is Jean Barault. Just for the record!",17210,"BBCode","2010-01-12 13:57:07"
17227,1185,"",17227,"BBCode","2010-01-12 14:26:04"
17228,1063,"Salut Dennis\,\
\
Je suis le leader de HC/DC\, aka Hot Club of DC. On a eu l'occasion de\
correspondre episodiquement par email\, et on s'est rencontre l'annee\
derniere a Django in June.\
J'essaie d'organiser une journee pour celebrer les 100 ans de Django\
dans la region de Washington DC.\
La moitie de la journee serait Master Class\, et la soiree concerts.\
\
J'ai plusieurs options entre Juin et Novembre\, mais rien de definitif\
pour le moment.\
\
Je voudrais savoir si tu serais d'accord pour participer a cette\
journee\, jouer et / ou diriger un workshop ?\
Pourrais tu me dire\, dans cette periode plutot large\, Juin - Novembre\, quelles seraient tes potentielles disponibilites ?\
A bientot\,\
Bien a toi\,\
\
--\
-Stephane\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
301-346-2492\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",17228,"BBCode","2010-01-12 14:35:08"
17229,3,"Bonjour Stephane\
\
Ca serait avec grand plaisir! Merci d'avoir pense a moi.\
\
Juin et debut juillet\, je serai pas mal occupé avec les festivals\, j'aurai peut etre plus de disponibilite vers la fin juillet (a partir du 20)... En Aout je vais peut etre partir en vacance... et pour la rentree\, mon agence n'a pas encore commencé a trouver des dates... \
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Pour le moment je suis assez flexible\, je saurai mieux vers avril/mai.\
\
Swing on!\
D",17229,"BBCode","2010-01-12 15:23:00"
17230,252,"I got it and I posted my guess on how to get it to work for others.\
\
Hey\, that amplified 1952 tone.... is... MONSTER.... GGGROWWWWWLLLL...... it makes me feel like a man just hearing it. Purely authentic.\
\
I'd love to see you guys at DFNW.  I have been working on my Selmer model very hard and I would be very grateful for feedback on how close I'm getting. No one else in the world could have a more knowledgeable opinion. What a cool design the Selmer is - it looks so simple and yet there are so many important tiny little things about it. I have continued to refine it with every guitar and I learn something with every one that I build. All of the Selmers I have studied have been slightly different - they changed more than people think... the early ones sounded more folk and the later ones sounded more jazz - but the relationship between the elements of the design remain consistent in every one - so\, the change was not simply variance due to poor quality or damage/age. Every change was purposeful. What a brilliant design. The pliage is necessary\, but it is only one of many things. Some day I hope to achieve a Selmer design that is identical to the original... perhaps three designs... a Mac\, an early Selmer (like Stochelo's) and a later Selmer (like the jazz-sounding 1950's Selmers made by Pierre Roulout with the curved rims\, the rosewood neck and the sharp pliage)\
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Travel safe and have a great year. Let's talk when DFNW gets closer. I will try to have a good guitar for Stochelo to play and maybe you can help me understand what he likes. Of course he does not have to play it - but I would like to do my best.\
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-Bob",17208,"BBCode","2010-01-12 15:23:28"
17231,2557,"Shoot me your email and I'll send over the photos. I can't seem to attach them here.\
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David",17219,"BBCode","2010-01-12 18:25:32"
17232,1737,"Hey\,\
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my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ibradbur@me.com\">ibradbur@me.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Thanks\, Ian",17214,"BBCode","2010-01-12 19:38:47"
17233,431,"Hi Dwayne\,\
\
I don't have any photos of it right now\, but will take one and send it right out to you.  \
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I can't remember exactly when I got it\, but I think it was about 4 years ago from Jacques Mazollini.  When I first got it I played it about 6 times in my house only for a total of maybe 2 hrs of play time\, so it really is in mint condition.  It sounded pretty good as I remember\, but it just wasn't the sound I was looking for.  I put it up on a shelf and forgot about it until recently.\
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As for payment\, do you paypal?  Otherwise\, I am open to suggestions.\
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I live in California\, by the way.\
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If you have any additional questions\, please let me know.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17222,"BBCode","2010-01-12 21:16:14"
17234,1185,"\"Mario\":\
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First off--thanks so much for everything you do. I am a huge fan of the Rosenbergs--they've really changed my life--and I know you do a lot to help share their gift with the world. The new album is heavenly--and a bargain to boot. Thank you\, thank you.\
\
I am stll having trouble downloading the movie file. I've tried at least a dozen times now\, starting yesterday morning (it looks like I was order #58). Tried all times of day and night\, most recently just now (9PM California time). I have the same problem many users have reported on Michael's forum--partial download (anywhere from 20MB to 300MB out of the full 350MB)\, download acts like it's complete\, but the resulting .zip file won't either extract or open in a video player.\
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I'm using a fairly new MacBook runing OSX 10.5.8\, Firefox 3.5.7 recently updated. I have a moderately fast DSL connection\, and I've tried downloading both over my home wireless network and straight into my DSL modem via Ethernet\, all with the same results.\
\
Have you considered breaking the movie file into 2 or 3 parts?\
\
Again\, the movie/documentary is a welcome bonus on top of a phenomenal album. So sorry this has caused you extra headaches when you should be celebrating a great success.\
\
Happy Django 100 and best of luck with the new project and throught 2010.\
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--Jim Pickrel",17234,"BBCode","2010-01-12 21:32:28"
17235,1852,"Hi \
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I live in Canada and when I try and buy the download I start to proceed to checkout and get caught up in the registration where there is no ability to select the province I live in.\
\
Ever to you for direction.\
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Thanks  Jay",17235,"BBCode","2010-01-12 21:47:32"
17236,1948,"Hello!\
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I saw video with Michael Horowitz and your #863 guitar.\
Could you tell me where I can get standard price and specification on your guitars?\
\
Thank you",17236,"BBCode","2010-01-13 00:03:28"
17237,150,"could we continue the discussion on regular email? \
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you can send the photo to: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mail@thewoodshedders.com\">mail@thewoodshedders.com</a><!-- e -->\
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i do paypal.\
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what's the very best price you'd let it go for?",17200,"BBCode","2010-01-13 07:29:21"
17238,1931,"ciao",17238,"BBCode","2010-01-13 18:57:54"
17239,1931,"ciao scopro che siamo concittadini...devi essere quello che suonava con gabriel..giusto!? stavo leggendo i forum sul gypsy pickung e t'ho scorto.\
gia che siamo vicini di casa sei disponibile per qualche suonata? tra l'altro giusto a titolo di favore...hai una chitarra gypsy jazz?  qui non se ne trovano e per ora ho provato solo quella di gabriel e un paio di strumenti costosissimi\, così mi piacerebbe provarne una diciamo nella \"media\" prima di affrontare viaggi o ordini via internet a scatola chiusa.\
ti lascio l' e-mail e il n di telefono\, se hai voglia e tempo fatti sentire. \
ciao\, alberto.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alberto250579@hotmail.com\">alberto250579@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
340 9654311",17239,"BBCode","2010-01-13 18:58:29"
17240,58,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38054#p38054]Subject: 2010 Selmer Petite Bouche Guitar #943 (Replica Prototype)[/url]\
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[quote=\"frater\"]You're right; in fact from my point of view there's very little to guess about in this case :each luthier  leaves his fingerprints on the instrument he builds. Some have huge fingerprints!  :D[/quote]\
\
Hi Frater:\
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So who do you think built this one? I won't share it with others.....\
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Charlie",17240,"BBCode","2010-01-13 19:11:55"
17241,2540,"Hello\,\
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I bought the Rosenberg album and paid through pay pay...i have received no download instructions and I can't log in to my account.\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davehollywood@mac.com\">davehollywood@mac.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I requested a new password but none has come.... and the contact form is not working on the store.\
\
Apologies if you are not responsible but if would appreciate it if you can help.\
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regards\
Dave",17241,"BBCode","2010-01-14 11:48:52"
17242,1523,"Hi dave\,\
\
 go to the store\,\
\
log in with  your email adress\, as you sent me\
we've reset a new password  for you :\
\
     davehollywood \
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then  once logged on left menu\, click \"my downloadable products..\"\
takes you to a page with  with 2 links :\
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- album 18 tracks\
-film\
 note : big  .ZIP files\, approx 136 and 338 Mb\, so patience... if download fails\, try again\, everyone succeeded after a few attempts.  then unzip.\
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sorry for the trouble.\
enjoy !",17241,"BBCode","2010-01-14 11:59:35"
17243,2540,"Thank you for your assistance.\
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Dave",17241,"BBCode","2010-01-14 12:10:08"
17245,589,"Hi Charlie\,\
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Jean Barault... few doubts about it.\
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Best\
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Franco",17245,"BBCode","2010-01-14 14:53:50"
17248,58,"Thanks Franco:\
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I wondered if he wasn't the luthier. I wonder why he's concerned about being anonymous\, and why the guitar costs so much. I tried the last Barault that M. Horowitz was selling.\
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Charlie",17240,"BBCode","2010-01-14 18:34:53"
17249,589,"I don't know. Maybe it's not 100% legit to sell a guitar marked Selmer and that could be one day sold as an original vintage to some people not really expert in this field (from what I see\, more and more of these around!). Barault then could have some problems... The only problem he's not very likely to have is to be \"inundated\" by people asking for 12.000$ replicas (I wish I had that problem!)\
\
Frankly it takes just a quick look at the top to understand that's not a Selmer: the wood has a way too irregular and  large grain: quite rare\, almost impossible to find  an original top like that ( the 719 comes to mind whose top is in fact quite possibly not original).\
In any case \, 12.000 $ for a replica is just a laugh\, but who knows? The world of GJ is going crazy...!",17245,"BBCode","2010-01-15 07:08:58"
17250,155,"Hi Carl\,\
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Is the dell arte still available?\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-01-16 19:35:59"
17251,1679,"Hi\,  Selmer 181 with intact resonator!  :shock:  Do you happen to know if they use Selmer 181 on any other cuts on their Fin Voyage CD?  Do you know if they borrowed the guitar or do they happen to own it?  I really love the sound of the Mac w/ internal resonator.  \
\
Thank you for posting this link!  I have always wondered what a Mac w/ resonator sounds like.  Magnifique!\
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Best\,",17251,"BBCode","2010-01-17 06:25:22"
17252,431,"Hi Marc\,\
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Yes\, the Dell'Arte is still available.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17252,"BBCode","2010-01-17 10:09:38"
17253,155,"Hi Carl\,\
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A few questions:\
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Is there a pickup installed on this guitar?\
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Is there enough bridge height to use a Stimer?\
\
Is this guitar as loud as your Dupont was?\
\
What is your bottom line cash and carry price?\
\
Cheers\,\
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Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-01-17 10:15:11"
17254,1679,"Hi Frater\, Sorry it took so long to reply.  I just got back from a little road trip.  I got to try an AJL XO.  Very nice guitar.  The top strings especially captured that vintage sound.  I can see why so many players speak so highly of these guitars.  I think I still prefer the sound of a VR to the XO but that is probably not a fair comparison since the VR now costs @ $3K more.\
\
Congrats on the Romane owned MD 50.  Is this from before the time he ordered his Duponts blue with an arched back and maple body/sides?  Or is this a blue one?  Where did you buy it?  From Jacques M.?    \
\
Thank you for the information about Eimers.  I saw Stochelo play with Denis Chang in Montreal and his Eimers had a nice tone but was not especially loud as you have noted.  I am not obsessed with volume but it seems that a D hole with resonator needs more oomph since by its nature it does not cut.  Of course for Stochelo or for Jorgenson they play through a mic so volume is not really an issue for them.  \
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[quote]Le Voi is a very respected luthier but I've never played one of his instruments. If you're interested in D Hole with internal resonators i think you should check Michael Dunn's guitars. My friend Bob Brozman (who knows his shit about resonators!) owns a couple  and is very\, very happy with them. [/quote]\
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I failed to mention Dunn.  I have looked at his website numerous times and have listened to sound samples.  I have chatted with one player who used to own a Dunn and he described the guitar as having more of a flat top sound.  (True?)  Dunn has clearly spent a great deal of time and energy developing his own version of the resonator.  He seems to have actually gotten them to fulfill Mac's original dream of making the guitar louder!  I think I want more of a gypsy sound.  The thing about the Dupont Jorgenson is that although it is fat\, lush\, and compressed to my ear it still sounds very much like a gypsy guitar.  Jorgenson plays in on [i]In Memory of Danny Gatton[/i]\, [i]J'attendrai[/i]\, [i]Swing Junction[/i]\, and [i]Snowflake Waltz[/i] (all on the [i]Franco American Swing[/i] album).  His version of J'attendrai is over the top lush (to visualize it think of a Busby Berkeley water escapade Hollywood extravaganza).  Yet the Dupont Jorgenson still sounds like a D hole.  I would like to get my hands on a Dunn with resonator though.  That is the only way I will know for sure.\
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[quote]As soon as the Eimers/Maccaferri is regulated I'll tell you more about the sound and volume...[/quote]\
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Thank you.  I always enjoy learning more about guitars!\
\
Did you catch the recent post on the forum which linked to Selmer #181\, a Mac with resonator?  Really nice.  Here is the link just in case you missed it:\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXqs7_ltWNQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXqs7_ltWNQ[/url]\
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I do not know if they have recorded any more tunes with that guitar.  If so I will have to buy their album.  #181 to my ear sounds like a cross between my Dupont Jorgenson and a VR D hole.  So perhaps you are right that I should be thinking seriously about Dupont for a loud D hole with resonator.  Only problem is that the $ has lost its value and I would bet that a VR D hole with resonator may well cost $10.5 to $11K today!  ARGH!  Ordering such a special\, boutique guitar without a chance of refusal would be a huge risk on my part.  If I did not care for the guitar I would be stuck.\
\
Thanks again for the information and please let me know how your Eimers works out.  I hope that it sounds like a great vintage guitar!  Good luck and\
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Best\,",17210,"BBCode","2010-01-17 15:34:46"
17255,431,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Nice to hear from you again and thanks for your interest in the Dell'Arte.\
\
To answer your questions:\
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It does not have a pickup.\
\
Right now I have a small shim under the bridge to raise the action a little bit.  Even without this shim it has enough bridge height to use a Stimer.  I just test fit my model 48 and there is plenty of clearance.\
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Yes\, this guitar is at least as loud as the Dupont.\
\
$1800 is about as low as I want to go.  Did you have a price in mind for it?\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17255,"BBCode","2010-01-17 23:36:45"
17256,749,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Happy new year too!\
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Wat is you tel nr?. Lost it getting new phone.\
Could yo sent it to my tel nr. 686454692\
want to ask you something.\
\
Best \
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Perry",17256,"BBCode","2010-01-18 04:00:45"
17257,1124,"Hi Mate!\
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As far as I know that is the only tune on the cd that features the Selmer-it belongs to a friend of his here in Dublin and I played it myself last year-it smells like an old library (The sound is great it has to be said)\
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I will try to get some recordings with the guitar on video asap\, Fintons usual guitar is  8) I think an MD 60 Maurice Dupont-great sounding guitar in his hands",17257,"BBCode","2010-01-18 06:56:22"
17258,1679,"Hi Thanks!  Wrt Finton's guitar\, I am really fond of Duponts.  I recently purchased a Dupont Jorgenson with sound chamber.  I was curious how much it sounded like the real thing.  Dupont did a great job.  Only thing that is really hard for a luthier to replicate is the effect of 70+ years worth of aging.  #181 has a really mature low end: tight\, well defined.  Yet\, at the same time\, it has that really cool compressed\, shimmer effect from the resonator.\
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Since you have played #181\, I have a question.  How loud is it in person?  Given the frequencies at which these guitars excel I realize that they do not cut like an oval hole but with the really old wood it may well have gotten louder with time.  I've played some vintage guitars that sounded like canons and I think the aging had something to do with the volume.  For example\, Dupont VRs seem on average to be louder than the Duponts w/o older tops.  \
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Btw\, you are a very lucky many indeed!  #181 is a great sounding guitar!  Of course Finton is an amazing player so the combination of amazing old Mac + great player = incredible sound.\
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Thanks again for putting this link up.  \
Best\,\
PS If you ever happen to come across a great sounding more modern D hole w/resonator (read \"affordable for those who have a family and a mortgage\") please let me know.",17251,"BBCode","2010-01-18 07:16:03"
17259,1124,"Hey Dr.Bull\
To be honest I found the guitar to be loud but not THAT loud...I think that it really comes down to your attack on lead lines a lot of the time. I don't use the true gypsy picking style but when Finton plays it always sounds WAY louder than me (the resting of the hand on the guitar tends to muffle the sound slightly. If I see a good guitar in future that fits the bill I will deffo give you a shout\, for what its worth I think that the Duponts are every bit as loud..\
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chat soon!\
Rimm",17257,"BBCode","2010-01-18 07:40:26"
17260,2552,"bla",17260,"BBCode","2010-01-18 08:21:12"
17261,155,"Hi Carl\,\
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A friend was thinking of buying a Dell Arte Jimmy Rosenberg. I will pass on the info about your guitar with a recommendation to go with your homage instead.  He has a Miller pickup (which is why I asked about the clearance). \
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-01-18 09:18:43"
17263,40,"Michael- I just wanted to check on a cd I ordered last tuesday. I know things can take a while in the mail\, but I just wanted to see if it had been shipped. Usually you a super prompt at letting me know something is unavailable and quite actually usually really quick getting the stuff out to florida. Like I said though man I know you are likely busy but I just wanted to see if the order shipped. the order number is ORD201001129.\
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Thanks man\
Caleb",17263,"BBCode","2010-01-18 09:48:40"
17264,9,"Hi Caleb....just ran out of that CD. It will ship in about a week.\
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Sorry for the wait..\
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-Michael",17264,"BBCode","2010-01-18 09:51:37"
17265,40,"Michael thanks man. No problem I appreciate the information.",17263,"BBCode","2010-01-18 09:57:23"
17266,431,"Hi Marc\,\
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Thank you for assistance!  \
\
If you or your friend have any questions\, please feel free to either pm here\, e-mail (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:carlm888@gmail.com\">carlm888@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->) or call (650-776-1700).  This Homage is really a nice guitar with no issues.\
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I wish your friend good luck with his guitar search.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17255,"BBCode","2010-01-18 11:04:02"
17267,2488,"Hi\,\
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Is it the one for a small oval-hole?\
I'll buy it right away if you can let it go for $200 shipping included.\
I'm in CA.\
THANKS\,\
Dominik",17267,"BBCode","2010-01-18 11:46:31"
17268,2552,"Hey Sigurd!\
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I was searching on this forum on 'Bergen' and found an old topic of you.\
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I'm a 24-old PhD-student and I live in the center of Bergen and also play gypsy jazz. I bought a selmer guitar 2 years ago and nowadays I play it a lot\, sometimes improvising\, sometimes just accompanying. Before this time I mainly played flamenco guitar.\
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If you still live in Bergen and are interested in a jamsession\, please let me know!\
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Cheers\,\
Jesper Nederlof.",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-18 13:43:14"
17269,346,"Hey Alex\,\
Have you gotten my package yet?\
Let me know one way or the other.\
Hope all's well\,\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-18 17:55:25"
17270,551,"HELLO \, I SAW YOUR POST ON THE FORUM \, THIS IS A TRANSCRIPTION I FOUND SOMEWHERE ON THE NET \, I HOPE YOU LIKE IT !",17270,"BBCode","2010-01-19 00:49:18"
17271,2100,"Thanks so much.  TEF files won't open on my laptop (Linux).  So\, this is really appreciated.  \
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Cheers!",17271,"BBCode","2010-01-19 04:40:12"
17272,551,"NO PROBLEM MY FRIEND \, IF THEY RE ANY TRANSCRIPTIONS YOU D LIKE \, FEEL FREE TO MAIL ME \, KEEP SWINGING",17270,"BBCode","2010-01-19 05:04:04"
17273,226,"Hello Jay\,\
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It's just something I put together on the computer. I think the copy I posted on the forum is fairly high resolution so you could download it and print it off yourself. However\, the size would obviously been limited by the size of your printer.\
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You could download it\, put it on a disc and find a shop that will print it for you poster size. Some are expensive and some quite cheap\
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Regards\,\
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Roger",17273,"BBCode","2010-01-19 06:24:22"
17274,1509,"Hi Rick\, \
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I did receive the package.  You're the man!  Thanks so much for sending it!\
\
I've watched DL twice already and I think it is definitely essential viewing for any GJ enthusiast...it's unfortunate it is not available officially on DVD.\
\
BTW I really dig your CD\, once again I like the song selections and I also like the sound of your guitars\, nice and large and crisp...how did you mike them?\
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When do you think you are coming up to NJ again?  If you come up there do you think I could get a private lesson from you?  I'm just starting out and I have A LOT to learn.\
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Talk to you soon\,\
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Alex",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-19 06:39:54"
17275,1063,"Salut Dennis\,\
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Merci beaucoup pour ta reponse. La date n'est pas 100% definitive pour le moment.\
Serais-tu disponible de preference le 9 Octobre ou bien le 16 Octobre ? Ou bien pas de preference pour le moment.\
Des que tu sais dis moi\, merci !\
A bientot\,\
-- \
-Stephane\
301-346-2492\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",17228,"BBCode","2010-01-19 09:09:39"
17276,346,"Hey Alex\,\
I'm glad the package arrived.\
Yes\, anyone who has any interest in this music has to see this film ( at least a few hundred times :) )\
I'm really glad you like my cd!\
I'd be happy to show you what I know the next time I'm up your way.\
We've got a wedding at the end of march in Jersey and I'm trying to fill around it\, basically DC/Baltimore before and NY/NJ after.\
If there's time and you're available we can make it happen.\
I'll let you know as we get closer to the date.\
Take care and keep pickin'\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-19 17:04:13"
17277,135,"Ethan\,\
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My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Best\,\
Alex",17014,"BBCode","2010-01-19 19:30:40"
17278,1509,"Hey Rick\,\
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Cool\, let me know when and where you have some extra time in Jersey and I'll be there\, I will work around your schedule as long as you are in the area...in addition you can always come over to my place (I live in Somerset which is in Central Jersey).  Talk to you soon!\
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Peace\,\
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Alex",17092,"BBCode","2010-01-19 19:50:06"
17279,431,"Hi Dominik\,\
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Thank you for your interest in the Stimer pick-up.  It is the one for the oval hole.\
\
How about $230 shipped?\
\
I am also in CA (Northern CA).\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17279,"BBCode","2010-01-19 21:32:47"
17280,2401,"Hey Alex\
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So it looks like shipping will be between $50-$60.  I am willing to pay for this and insurance too\, but I don't want to pay for packaging materials because UPS will charge way too much.  Maybe you could package it yourself?  This would save a lot.\
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Another option is my girlfriend is coming to manhattan for a week sometime before valentine's day\, so she could get it from you in person which would be easier and save money.  she's just not sure when right now.  let me know what you think.\
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ethan\
310 266 3737",17013,"BBCode","2010-01-19 23:16:25"
17281,135,"The girlfriend thing is the best option.. I can hold it for you until then (or will let you know before considering other offers). If we do decide to have her get it\, then I'd need cash. Let me know when the dates get firmed up.\
\
Best\,\
Alex",17014,"BBCode","2010-01-20 00:01:17"
17283,2492,"Hi Bob\,\
I'm wondering if how to order one of your guitars!  I've only seen the youtube clips but they sound amazing.  I'm in LA\, and I'm about to throw down on a GJ axe and I'm kind of thinking yours may be the way to go.\
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Let me know if it's a possibility or do I just need to wait for one to pop up on the site here.\
\
thanks so much and keep up the great work.\
Noah",17283,"BBCode","2010-01-20 10:27:48"
17284,2100,"Just a quick note to thank you folks for the gifts.  The music is wonderful\, and the movie was very nice to see.  My favorite currently is 'Choti'\, which I'm struggling to learn.  Wish you much continued success!\
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Phil",17284,"BBCode","2010-01-20 12:18:19"
17285,2488,"ok\,\
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That's fine.\
Do you have a paypal account?\
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Thanks\,\
Dominik",17267,"BBCode","2010-01-20 17:22:00"
17286,431,"Hi Dominik\,\
\
Great news!\
\
My wife and I share a paypall account:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lisahtai@yahoo.com\">lisahtai@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Please send the $230 payment to that account.\
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I am traveling for business until Sunday\, but will get the pickup sent out to you as soon as I get back.\
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If you have any further questions\, please let me know.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17279,"BBCode","2010-01-20 21:29:16"
17287,1419,"Hi Elliot\, how have you been??? I've been busy working and being a new dad but the girls are getting bigger and things are sort of getting back to normal... I have a new email address\, it's: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rbrochey@gmail.com\">rbrochey@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> hope you're doing well. I've been playing a little more now that the girls are growing and am playing a Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin archtop as well as a Cordoba Jet 14 hybrid. I like the nylon string a lot and works great for things like Echoes of Spain... how's the cat? Take care\, Robert",9200,"BBCode","2010-01-21 08:10:49"
17288,40,"Hey Michael\, quick question\, since the new 607 album just came out and you haven't sent the other one out could you add the new one to my order and send them out at the same time? You could just debit the same card for the price of the additional album and if you need to add shipping. I understand this might be a giant pain in the ass for you and if so just let me know and I will order it through the normal route but I thought I would ask.\
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thanks man\
Caleb",17263,"BBCode","2010-01-21 09:32:52"
17289,9,"ok\, will do!",17264,"BBCode","2010-01-21 10:22:13"
17290,40,"thanks man!",17263,"BBCode","2010-01-21 11:21:34"
17291,2535,"Hi\, I live in Canada (about 250 miles from Vancouver).\
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Do you ever come to Canada?\
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I would have to pay 13 percent sales tax ($450) if I had it shipped which is stupid since the guitar is made in Canada and if I bought it from another province there would be no salex tax.\
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In any event\, if you could get it to Vancouver I would be VERY interested.\
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Thanks\,\
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Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-21 11:42:36"
17292,2584,"Hey\, Periclimenes.  Thought I'd pm you instead of posting.  \
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I bought the Mateos guitar featured in this post: [url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6898&start=0&hilit=mateos]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6898&start=0&hilit=mateos[/url]\
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I've been loving it -- I think I got a great value for the money.  Now\, I've only been playing for a year or so\, which means I'm not an expert on what makes a great guitar.  So I had an expert rhythm player try it out\, and he was very impressed.\
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I also recall seeing some used Mateos guitars for sale at Buffalo Brothers.  [url=http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/gypsyJazz.html]http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/gypsyJazz.html[/url]\
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Hope this helps.",17292,"BBCode","2010-01-21 12:14:41"
17293,1431,"Thanks for getting back to me. That's really helpful\, as I don't live too far from Buffalo Bros.\
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Thanks again!",17292,"BBCode","2010-01-21 12:28:02"
17294,2584,"You're welcome.  Good luck!",17292,"BBCode","2010-01-21 12:36:33"
17295,2100,"Hello\,\
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I thought I'd send you my reply in a PM.  I've watched your YouTube posts and think you are well along the way in your study of GJ.  Personally\, I thought I would need a GJ to really get serious about learning\, so I bought a Gitane D-500.  The price was pretty fair around $600\, including case.  I have a super sounding flat top Gibson J-200 acoustic\, as well. For comparison sake\, the Gibson J-200 is around a $3000-$4000 US guitar\, and very well built.  It has a full-bodied ringing tone\, but 'dry' in the sense that lead lines are crisp and do not generate a lot of sympathetic vibrations that make the sound 'wet' (reverb).\
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Like you\, I thought I was ready to get a GJ guitar.  Well\, here I am 2 months later\, and I'm not so sure I made the right choice for me.  The D-500 is a nice guitar\, but recently\, I had the pleasure of getting my ass royally kicked by another player here in town.  He played an early Manouche (#0080) petite bouche guitar.  The sound of that guitar was so much better\, I couldn't believe it.\
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Now\, I do like the D-500\, but now I wish I had saved a little longer to buy a better quality instrument.  Actually\, since I've been learning and playing more\, the truth is the key to this style for me is improving hand strength and co-ordination.  Though\, I too\, want to play lead and solo unaccompanied pieces\, it really is true that your rhythm needs to be developed to really understand the style.  I thought I could play rhythm well enough\, but I was 'schooled' and shown that my rhythm wasn't up to par.  Steve\, who was very patient with me\, showed me the correct way to approach the style\, and I've been using Chang's 'The Art of Accompaniment' to study more intensely. Of course\, in the hands of Steve\, the D-500 sounded better\, but it still was evident that the Manouche was yielding the better tone.\
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Bottom line\, I think you would be better off saving a bit more to get a better quality instrument.  I know this is counter to what folks say on the forums\, but the sound is vastly superior with better instruments than the entry level models of any brand.  My D-500 has a lot of 'wetness' to it that I find distracting at times.  Otherwise\, it's built well enough\, and really has no issues other than that.  What I'm looking for is a 'dry' sound\, which my J-200 has much more of than the D-500.  In fact\, my J-200 sounds great for rhythm\, so I'm going to sell the D-500 soon\, and save for something better.  I'm not sure what you can get for 500 or 1000 euros\, but if you saved longer\, say to the 2000 euro level\, you could get a great guitar like maybe a Dupont or Mateos.  \
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I would suggest seeking out another GJ player near you\, should be many around\, even if you have to travel a bit\, it would be worth hearing a better player playing a better quality GJ guitar to give you a sense of what tone can be expected.  I think most on the forums are honest about their opinions\, but it's really hard to decide on a model\, unless you have something to compare.  Unfortunately\, I did not find another GJ player in town until recently\, and definitely would have waited longer before jumping into buying\, if I had heard the 'tone' of a better guitar in-person.  No music stores carries these types of guitars in my area\, either.  \
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I'm just giving you my opinion\, and I'm just on the learning curve too.  However\, I really think you can continue to learn on your present guitar\, save your money\, and be patient.  If you are committed to learning the GJ style\, you are young enough to wait a bit.  I think you would be much happier with a better quality GJ than an entry model.  My next GJ purchase will be made after I play the guitar\, even if I have to spend money on traveling to a shop to do it. It's really the only way to tell.\
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Wish you the best\, and keep those videos coming.  I'm not brave enough to post anything\, and I admire your playing and energy.\
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Cheers\,\
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Phil 'jazzdawg' Manuel",17295,"BBCode","2010-01-22 05:53:51"
17296,917,"Hi Michael\, \
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Scott Sandberg from Chicago\, here.  It's been awhile.  How have you been?  I saw a post recently where you alluded to coming to Chicago.  I wasn't sure if you were planning a visit or still making the move.  Curious to see what you've been up to in GJ land!\
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All the best\, \
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Scott",17296,"BBCode","2010-01-22 11:32:37"
17297,1679,"Hi Michael\, What the heck is going on!?!  $12K  :shock:   This is an incredible deal.  I take it nothing is wrong with the guitar it is just that the owner must sell quickly?  Given that they paid $18K before that is really taking a loss.  Ouch!  If I had $12K just lying around I would buy it simply as an investment.\
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Bireli has not been playing his D hole Hahl lately.  Instead it has been the oval hole.  Do you happen to know anything about that?  I had been hoping he would use his Barrault Selmer copy on the Djangologists CD but it sounds like the oval hole Hahl.\
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Hope that all is well with you.  You are certainly about to make a very quick fee for selling that Hahl.  Should not last the day.\
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Best\,\
Ed",17297,"BBCode","2010-01-22 11:55:34"
17298,9,"Hi Ed\,\
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The owner ran into some financial difficulty so he needs the unload it. You're right\, it's the deal of the century! If you can scrape together the cash you won't find a better deal out there...\
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Bireli is playing Barraults now\, the Djangolists was recorded before he started playing Barault guitars.\
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'm",17298,"BBCode","2010-01-22 11:58:10"
17299,2488,"I just sent the money to your paypal account !\
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Thanks\,\
Dominik",17267,"BBCode","2010-01-22 17:14:47"
17300,431,"Hi Dominik\,\
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Thanks for sending the money.  I'll get the pickup in the mail when I get back home this weekend.  It should go out on Monday and I'll let you know when it's on it's way.\
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I just want to confirm your address:\
Dominik Kowalik \
3854 Latrobe st. \
Los Angeles\, CA 90031\
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If you have any questions please let me know.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17279,"BBCode","2010-01-22 19:36:55"
17301,2488,"Thanks !\
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Dom",17267,"BBCode","2010-01-22 23:52:14"
17302,2133,"Dear Phil\,\
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First off.. thanx for your detailed reply; indeed I must agree that it might be best for me to save up just a little bit more and then buying one hell of a guitar.\
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However... I do get the feeling sometimes that I am teaching myself bad habits by practicing on my folk guitar\, just to try and get that gypsy sound. Especially when playing rhythm.. It just doesn't sound anywhere near a nice and tight gj swing. (well the rhythm does\, but my folk just has this immense \"booming\" sound to it\, which makes it much too... um.. \"fat\". I guess)\
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So still.. I think I should be able to find a good manouche guitar for about 1000 euros; don't you?  I'm not the kind of guy who's going to go ahead and buy something that's way out of my league.. If I get any better at the style and réally feel the need then for an even better guitar\, I'll move up. But for now\, I do believe that I can cope with having a descent one\, but not tooo superb.\
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Anyways\, I've been wanting and wanting this kind of guitar even since before I started playing gj\, which should be about a two or three years ago or so.. So you can imagine my urge :D\
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I'll check around\, I found a store near the coast that seems to have a collection of gj guitars\, it's a 2hour train ride\, but heck.. =).\
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About searching for other gj players\, I have done so but so far.. no luck. I am meeting up with someone next week who plays the style\, but as far as I know he also started only recently. \
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Anyways\, moral of the story: I'm going to try and find a hand crafted instrument\, for around 1000euros. I guess that should be above entry level and findeable\, don't you think so?\
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Oh and glad you like my vids! It was quite a step to start recording my efforts\, but I have gotten some good advice on my playing already so it's definitely worth it. So I'd say: throw those nerves away and show us what you've got :D\
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cheers!\
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Kevin",17302,"BBCode","2010-01-23 02:02:30"
17303,2100,"Hello Kevin\,\
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Yes\, I do understand the urge - I succumbed to it.  You should be able to find a mid-level hand crafted\, rather than entry model for that amount.  Just make sure you like the sound\, and look for a 'dry' sound.  If you can find a shop with even pricey quality models\, do try them\, so you can judge the tonal characteristics.  I don't hate my D-500\, it is a lot of fun to play.  The strange thing for me\, is after having played it for 2 months\, I went back to play my J-200 and found that it wasn't so hard to play anymore.  Now\, after hearing what a 'dry' gypsy guitar sounds like\, I have that urge to step up.  I'll have to save a bit more\, but eventually will sell the D-500 to make way for one.\
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I'm going to try recording this weekend\, so we'll see what kind of results I get.  I have days when I think I'm doing well\, and others where I just flat don't know why I'm trying.  Overall\, the urge to continue wins\, as I do love this style of music.  So\, I just work harder at it.\
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Good luck with finding that guitar\, the most important quality is how it sounds to you\, not really the price level\, anyway.\
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Cheers\,\
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Phil",17295,"BBCode","2010-01-23 04:04:37"
17304,1679,"Hi\, I just saw on old post of yours where you discuss your Moustache Hybrid guitar.  At the time of the post you wrote that you had just taken it in to your luthier to lower the action a bit.  How is it?  What do you think of it now?  I ask b/c per your earlier messages\, I just remembered that Moustache makes a D hole with sound chamber: Hybrid-Soundbox Special DeLuxe.  Link here:\
[url=http://www.moustacheguitars.com/paginas/instruments-sub/Hybrid086.html]http://www.moustacheguitars.com/paginas ... id086.html[/url]\
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Given what has happened to the value of the dollar it is definitely a chunk of change:  4\,000 euros = @$5\,654.  Did you ever happen to play one of these Moustache Hybrid with soundbox?\
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Thanks again for all the info about Selmer #181 and The Hot Club of Dublin.  Although I am sure he already knows it\, tell Fenton he is an incredible player!  \
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BTW\, wrt you comment about gypsy picking--yes I know precisely what you mean.  I have heard real masters of the technique make a budget guitar sound golden.  Huh\, maybe I should be spending more time practicing and less time looking at expensive guitars? :idea:   There is a lesson in there but I just do not know what it is. :wink: \
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Best\,",17304,"BBCode","2010-01-23 07:24:33"
17305,647,"Im sorry\, I dont travel to Canada. I have cancer\, so Im not traveling anywhere. However. If Shelley had any Brazillian\, which she doesn't\, then the guitar would cost you $5000. Add another $1000 for a custom Calton case\, and your at $6000. You would pay tax on the \"declared value\"of the guitar if I shipped it to you. With a case like mine\, you would end up paying Shelley more then i'm  asking for a standard wood model. The only other builder that uses solid Brazillian\, as far as I know\, is Hahl. and they cost more. \
You can check with Michael\, or poster Sockeye\, who have bought or handeled guitars from me. I'm sure  they would tell you Im straight up. If you were to fly here\, you could try the guitar\, and carry it back as your own. No tax that way.\
-jeff\
ps.  any questions \, call me at  415-314-1951",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-23 08:11:38"
17306,647,"Im sorry\, I dont travel to Canada. I have cancer\, so Im not traveling anywhere. However. If Shelley had any Brazillian\, which she doesn't\, then the guitar would cost you $5000. Add another $1000 for a custom Calton case\, and your at $6000. You would pay tax on the \"declared value\"of the guitar if I shipped it to you. With a case like mine\, you would end up paying Shelley more then i'm  asking for a standard wood model. The only other builder that uses solid Brazillian\, as far as I know\, is Hahl. and they cost more. \
You can check with Michael\, or poster Sockeye\, who have bought or handeled guitars from me. I'm sure  they would tell you Im straight up. If you were to fly here\, you could try the guitar\, and carry it back as your own. No tax that way.\
-jeff\
ps.  any questions \, call me at  415-314-1951",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-23 08:13:23"
17307,2535,"Dear Jeff\,\
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Sorry to hear about your illness.\
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I agree that the guitar is a good price but that border issue is just such an irritant.\
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Would you think it worth the risk to send it and declaring the value\, say $500.  \
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Did you pick it from Vancouver or was it shipped?\
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If you know someone who is coming to Canada it the next little while or if someone I know is going to SF then we can make it work.  \
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I am still considering it and I may call you.\
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If you don't have extra picture don't bother. \
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Thanks\,\
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Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-23 20:23:53"
17308,2133,"hehe\, I know those days all too well :p. Luckily they pass and the next day it all seems better. I find it especially hard when those downstrokes fail to work when you're playing a lick towards the lower E or lower A string. You know what I mean? Like when you play triplets.. to play down the strings it's ok\, you can just sweep through\, but when you go back up... I'm SO used to doing alternate picking in that case that it's rather difficult to force myself to keep doing downstrokes when I change strings. And it always happens that when I do play a triplet And have to change string upwards\, I tend to still do the upstroke on the string that I just left.. So that I get that one note too many you know =)\
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Ok this is actually a really bad explanation\, hehe. Sorry\, guess it's not that easy to type this.. That's why I should get a teacher =p\
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So jeah\, I'm gonna head over to a shop one of these days I guess. Might even make a trip to amsterdam and visit palmguitars.. I think that'd be the closest shop to me where they have a lot of good gj guitars :).",17302,"BBCode","2010-01-24 02:38:25"
17309,1124,"Hey Dr.\
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The Moustache guitar is amazing-I prefer the manoche guitar that I have for Rythm work as the action is so perfect\, I find when motoring at high speeds that chord changes on a higher action result in me getting a bit sloppy and having difficulty with certain shapes. That said\, for lead work (at which I am awful) sounds WAY better with the Moustache\, plus its a beautiful looking guitar. I did have the action lowered but in the end the volume I lost resulted in me shimming it up again\, now it sings. A good example of how this guitar sounds is to listen to the Thomas Dutronc stuff\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psQNewokcus&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psQNewok ... re=related[/url]\
the sound really is identical. Its a big payoff I suppose in that the Selmers that we love were basically a hybrid of solid top and laminate sides-hence that trebly tone. The all wood instrument has sounds connected to it that of course are unique\, but both have their place. The Soundbox is a route that I looked at\, but the fact that almost all Selmers had them removed does worry me somewhat.. :D \
Hope all good over there\
Your Buddy",17309,"BBCode","2010-01-24 06:41:54"
17310,2268,"Hi\,\
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Do you still have the Gypsy Picking book?\
I have the c.d. but I just need the book! I lost mine!!!\
I would buy both from you though.\
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Thanks\, Holmes\
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p.s. Please reply via gmail at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">Cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I check that more often.",17310,"BBCode","2010-01-24 09:09:15"
17311,978,"Hi!\
Yes I still live in Bergen\, and I'm definitely interested in a jam session. I'm renting a small studio in kalfaret that I'm using monday 16:30 to 19:30\, and I'm also using it on saturdays. If you want we could meet there for a jam  :) \
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Sigurd Engvik Rasch",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-24 10:07:04"
17312,2552,"Ok\, nice! Would next saturday (the 30th) be fine?\
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Jesper.",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-24 11:58:46"
17313,978,"Yes that's fine. I'm going to book the studio for Saturday\, but i don't know what time it is available. I'll get back to you in a few days  :)",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-24 13:04:09"
17314,431,"Hi Dom\,\
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I am getting the Stimer packed up so that I can ship it to you.  I just remembered that I will need your phone number to fill out the shipping paperwork for both UPS and FedEx.  Would you mind giving me a phone number?\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17279,"BBCode","2010-01-24 21:31:51"
17315,2488,"sure !\
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It's 213 304 8251 !\
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Thanks !\
Dom",17267,"BBCode","2010-01-24 21:48:48"
17317,1523,"Hey bob\,\
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 how are you ??\
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I'm just writing to let you know that I think I've spotted one of your babies on  french TV\, right here : \
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[url=http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/emission/emission-3-Acoustic.htm]http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/emission/emi ... oustic.htm[/url]\
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Maybe you know about it already ?\
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anyway...\
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keep up the good work amigo !\
Hey by the way\, I'm thinking more and more of investing in a new guitar although I'm still - and forever - a complete wanabee... I have a very good contact here in France but I'm not 100 % sure it's the right guitar...\
How long do you take to build one of your Selmeresques ? Do  you have  some models in advance or are you  totally mad busy ???\
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Asking to get psychlogically ready to make a jump sometime soon...\
cheers\,\
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i.\
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ps guess you did succeed in getting the whole movie etc ?? right ??",17317,"BBCode","2010-01-25 07:45:10"
17318,978,"Hi again\
I have the studio from 15:00 to 18:00 on Saturday\, so we can meet then and do some jamming :) I live only 5 min. from the studio\, so we can meet at my place. It is Kalfarveien 118A. The fastest way to get there from the city is to walk through Bergen storsenter and then walk by Store lunggårdsvann.\
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Sigurd",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-25 08:02:50"
17319,563,"Hi Scott--\
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At work so I must make this quick...\
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I just got to Chicago saturday\, so your message is well-timed. I brought your phone number hoping to call you once I figure out where I packed it!\
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In the meantime\, my cell number\, for the moment is (609)694-8554\, and our apartment number is (312)540-9152. I'll be home circa 5:00.\
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Michael",17319,"BBCode","2010-01-25 09:18:42"
17320,2552,"Ok\, then I'll be there around 15:00!\
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Jesper.",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-25 10:03:51"
17321,2552,"Ok\, then I'll be there around 15:00!",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-25 10:06:42"
17322,647,"The guitar was custom made for me. I chose all the woods\, trim\, tuners etc. Feel free to call Shelley\,...tell her your considering Jeff Bailey's custom Brazillian. I don't think there is any danger shipping it at $500\, since it would be shipped in it's Calton case.",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-25 10:12:37"
17323,978,"Allright :)",17268,"BBCode","2010-01-25 13:02:03"
17324,2564,"Hi Loritmo-\
What part of the PNW are you in? I get together now and then w a few other Django players in Seattle just for fun and it might be fun to jam w an accordion player. We usually work off chord charts (box charts).\
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We're not frighteningly advanced\, but not beginners. \
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  - Joe\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joeweihe@comcast.net\">joeweihe@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",17324,"BBCode","2010-01-25 14:20:45"
17325,431,"Hi Dom\,\
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Thanks for the number.\
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I got the package in the mail to you today via FedEx.  It should arrive Wednesday.  The tracking number is:  468608110091248\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17279,"BBCode","2010-01-25 21:45:17"
17326,431,"Hi David\,\
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Sorry for the delay in responding\, but I didn't notice the pm until now  :oops: .\
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I've been playing almost exclusively gypsy jazz for over 10 years now and I just need a change.  I may come back to it again someday\, but for the forseeable future I won't be playing it that style.\
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The Eastman - is that one of the archtop models?  I've heard good things about them.\
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I wish you good luck with the sale of your guitar and I hope you have a great new year!  \
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17326,"BBCode","2010-01-25 21:58:11"
17327,252,"That's really cool!!!  Thank you for telling me. I hadn't seen it. Man that is a great feeling to see that.\
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I am slammed busy but I am making them as fast as possible. I should be bringing some to Djangofest. I bring them to Djangofest to sell to artists and you are an artist because you're part of the artist community... just like me... we can't play well\, but we spend our time helping the guys who play well\, so there should be some place in heaven for us. We help the music happen so maybe we are artists in some way. But yes\, I should have some then. \
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Do you mean the Baraults?  What is it about the sound that is not right for you so I know which of my guitar models you might like. I have played a few Baraults so I know his sound.\
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Which guitars of mine do you like best:\
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The Cedar has a full bright modern sound with just a little 'old' sound to it... like the one Rocky played on TV... Stochelo played Choti & LaGitane on this model.\
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The F hole model has that 'cousin of old Busato\" sound - you have heard Stochelo & Dennis play it.\
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The 1950's Selmer model has a bright jazz sound with some Selmer in it.This is a new model - it is the one in the youtube video with Neal Andersson and Michael Horowitz playing it with the 1951 Selmer\
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I am still working on my 1930's Selmer model and hopefully will have it figured out by Djangofest... I'm getting close.",17327,"BBCode","2010-01-26 02:16:14"
17329,252,"Hi Noah\, \
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I don't build to order... tried that and it got to be a whole lot more busy than I'd ever intended to be - so I made a deal with Michael Horowitz to be my American rep.  So\, when I finish one I send it up to him.\
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Thanks much for your kind words - it's a fun body of music - you'll enjoy the heck out of it and there are some very good players in your area to help you get anchored in this style - Maxwell Garces\, Gonzalo Bergara\, Jeff Radaiche\, Tommy Davies I think still lives in LA... \
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-Bob",17329,"BBCode","2010-01-26 03:03:24"
17331,2492,"Thanks Bob! I was honestly a little worried when your message popped up because I JUST got AJL to get rolling on a guitar for me!!! That would have been a drag!\
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Anyways thanks for all your insite on the forum here and for this list of cats here in LA. I hope someday to nab one of your guitars as well\, until then... Practice\, practice\, practice!\
n",17283,"BBCode","2010-01-26 08:36:54"
17332,2535,"Dear Jeff\,\
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Thank you for your response.\
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I have contacted Shelley by email and will probably talk to her within the next couple of days.\
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I will then likely contact you by phone and ask some questions.\
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I am quite busy over the next few days (I run a speaker series for our department and I have to entertain speakers when they are in town) but I will get in contact with you.\
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Talk to you soon\,\
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Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-26 08:42:06"
17334,252,"Ari is a good builder - you won't be sorry.",17329,"BBCode","2010-01-26 12:44:59"
17337,6,"Hi Mario.  Thanks for all the work you're putting in on this great project to make it available to everyone on the group.  Unfortunately\, these download issues are turning into a nightmare.  I too can't see to get either the mp3 or movie zip files to download after nearly a dozen attempts.  I'm sending you this email via \"private message\" so I can speak freely about this issue.\
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I was able to get the free tracks to download easily\, which made me think the following: The downloads take a long time because they are coming in at less than 100k per second (so this takes about 30 minutes or longer for the mp3s). This may be why they keep getting bumped during transit.  Any chance you could breakdown the larger package the mp3s in smaller packs say of four to six songs each.  I think the smaller packets may transfer successfully as did the smaller free tracks.  I saw in your responses that the folks on your server are saying it's problems on our end and not their's\, however\, if there are so many people having trouble downloading\, my guess is that there's more to it than just issues on our end.  It's a shame because this a great project and a great way for the Rosenbergs to sell their products direct to fans.  I hope the issues can be resolved because without better downloads\, I think people will be reluctant to buy other products from the site.  Of course\, this solution may not work for downloading the movie but at least we can get the mp3 tracks this way.\
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I hope things are going well with you my friend. I still remember with a chuckle how you introduced me to Stochelo as the guy who wants his hands and the picture of me holding up his hands is one of my favorite GJ memories!\
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I hope we can run into each other again soon!\
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Archtop Eddy",17337,"BBCode","2010-01-26 13:53:59"
17338,2590,"Hello\,\
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I was reading a message that you wrote aking about a guitar transcription of Stochelo Rosenberg in his trailer\, a improvisation.\
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Could you send to my email this PDF file? Because I can't enter at yahoo acount. (I don't have acount)\
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Well\, If you could\, I would appreciate.\
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My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:reserva.123@hotmail.com\">reserva.123@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Have a nice day\,\
Jorjino.",17338,"BBCode","2010-01-26 14:59:58"
17339,2492,"I forgot to ask you\, just so I'm prepared\, how much was it to import your guitar?  I can't find anything online and want to know what my REAL total will be.\
thanks so much\
noah",17339,"BBCode","2010-01-26 17:30:52"
17340,426,"Hey there\,\
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The tax/customs total was $428.08. But keep in mind that we Americans don't need to pay the European tax (which is listed on AJL's site).\
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Hope this helps\,\
Adrian",17339,"BBCode","2010-01-26 18:44:27"
17341,2492,"Thanks so much! That would have been a drag if I wasn't prepared!!",17339,"BBCode","2010-01-26 18:58:23"
17342,431,"Hello\,\
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If you are interested in oval hole guitars\, I have a nice Dell'Arte Hommage for sale in the classified section.  Let me know if you would like more information about it.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17342,"BBCode","2010-01-26 21:37:50"
17343,2564,"Hi Peter\,\
I hope you don't mind me writing to you out of the blue like this\, but I saw photos of one of your guitars on my friend Eric Schoenberg's site and it looks great... there's a beauty on HowieBlues.com as well. Very Nice!  On the Acoustic Guitar Forum one poster said he had a 13 fret guitar of yours that was short scale and that really intrigued me\, so I did a Google search and found you on the djangobooks forum.  \
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Please correct me if I'm wrong\, but as I understand it the petit-bouche Selmers are usually 670mm and the D-hole Macs are 640mm. \
I've been considering having Shelley Park make a guitar with the shorter scale length\, but a petit bouche. This would be something quite new for her. Are you already making one like that? She also offers a 43mm (1 11/16ths\") nut width as well as the standard 45mm\, and I'm more comfortable with the narrower neck that I'm used to on my jazz guitars.\
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So\, here are my basic questions if you don't mind...\
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Is your standard scale for petit bouche guitars 670mm or 640mm? \
What is your standard neck width at the nut? \
Are all your instruments French polished?\
Do you make guitars to order?\
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Anyway\, best of luck and I hope you plan to continue making guitars\, they look remarkable! I look forward to hearing from you.\
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Thanks\,\
  - Joe in Seattle",17343,"BBCode","2010-01-26 23:55:10"
17344,1523,"Hey bob\,\
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good to read you !\
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here's another one : [url=http://www.allomusic.com/coulisses/4643/Rocky%20mit%20dans%20les%20cordes%20par%20Django]http://www.allomusic.com/coulisses/4643 ... r%20Django[/url]\
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Same guitar\, same player\, different place :)\
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As for the guitar for me\,  I really liked  the Cedar AND the F-Holo (maybe even more the F)\, but since I'd also like to play it with  a Stimer or like mike\, I guess that just eliminates the F.\
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Yes I'm talking about Jean Barault.\
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He's a nice guy\, and a good craftsman... He currently  has my eimers custom Stochelo model\, which Stochelo had given me\,  and which very sadly became unplayable after a very rainy and cold period here ( we  stupidly left the window open\, and the guitar\, which was already a bit fragile\, didn't resist : board kind of collapsed a little and strings touched neck all the way !)\
Jean offered to repair it for me\, as he thought he  just had to resettle or at most change the board...\
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But he  finally couldn't do it without changing everything. So i'm awaiting a kind of Frankenstein thing with the body and sides (how beautiful  they are !!) of the original eimers\, but  barault Board\, neck & head... Heartbreaking thought\, but hey what can I do. I'll have to  have Stochelo offer me another guitar somehow  :)\
I hope it plays and sounds  good... the Eimers was fantastic (when it was playable)\, bass-rich\, very loud\,  super harmonics and sustain (very important to me)... I'm really curious what Jean will do. Anxious too.  \
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I played only one of his guitars\, at Charle's shop last year\, and it was the best in the shop to me\, hands down.\
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Never \"compared\" seriously with other guitars\, as I  don't have that many at hand...  \
I was also impressed by your Selmer videos\, and that with Michael and the other guy trading them... pretty close ^^ So maybe I'd like that just as much as the  cedar ?\
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Stochelo and I will be at DFNW in september for 3 days or so !\
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Talk soon amigo\, I'll send you any Holo-ness I might spot in france ;)",17317,"BBCode","2010-01-27 06:50:30"
17345,1523,"Hi Man !!\
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 thanks for taking the time to feedback on this thing. A nightmare\, that's the word...\
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I don't understand whats going on - an it's not my job\, far past my  level of comptetence on the web.\
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But  Your mail has made me think about it again and search on  devloppers forums etc. I'll have a go  with  a few possible things to have our developper try them.\
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Really  most of the people have had no issue\,  and  about 5-7%  have\, so it still isn't a failure but the time it takes me to answer all those messages is crazy... And  you don't know about the real \"non-computer people\" who have sent me mails such as  \"will I receive the  album  by post ?\"  or  \" a Zip file ?  what is this I thought I had bought MP3s\"\
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Well...  I'll  do my best to  solve this problem\, AND I'll be in DFNW  next september with Stochelo.... hope to see you there !\
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 Any idea on the download  mess very welcome.\
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talk soon !",17345,"BBCode","2010-01-27 06:57:18"
17346,647,"Sounds good.",17152,"BBCode","2010-01-27 07:15:04"
17347,2087,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38395#p38395]Subject: New documentary Jon & Jimmy![/url]\
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[quote=\"emiliozinho\"]Proxy sever from Norway??\
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I gotta learn how to do that..lol\
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Its not that hard its very easy with this software dont know if it is allowed to post such kind of software thats why i sent you a message just google \
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Mask Surf Pro  it worked for me :D \
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Greets Bjorn",17347,"BBCode","2010-01-27 08:28:59"
17348,6,"Hi Mario.  Thanks for the quick and thoughtful response.  I don't envy the position you're in with this thing.  You're a good man just by trying to do the right thing--and you got stuck in the middle!  I've been there on other subjects so I know...  (There's an old saying here: Never let a good deed go unpunished!)\
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I'm glad to hear this is only affecting about 5-7 percent of the people\, but I wish to suggest that if you're getting these figures from the folks running your server site\, you keep a jaundiced eye on it. It would be easy to get exact figures by checking how many people who've paid for the transfers still have \"two\" transfers left per project.  This will give you an exact indicator on how many people haven't been able to download their purchases.  You may have received your figures via this process\, and if so then your figures would be good.\
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I only keep referencing this issue because I think the website and music store process is such a great project for the Rosenbergs.  It's a smart move for them to keep control of their whole music sales and outlet process since it will offer the best monetary return for them.  Robin Nolan has had great success and he has always done things \"in-house.\"   Additionally\, the webpage and your marketing efforts have been superb! You're to be commended!  However all of this depends upon an effective distribution system.  I use to edit a newspaper in college and our journalism advisor would harp on the importance of ensuring the papers made it to the newspaper racks on time and in an orderly manner.  She said all our efforts to produce a newspaper meant nothing if the readers couldn't get the papers to read them.  In this way\, the lowly-distribution department was the link that made or broke our efforts.  \
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I know when you have answers to these issues\, you will post them on the group so you don't need to respond to me here in this private email.  I'm sure you have more important things to do with your time.  I only emphasize the above points because I want to see the Rosenbergs' and your efforts to succeed.   \
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Meanwhile\, I plan to be at DFNW again this year so I'm \"stoked\" to hear you and Stochelo will be there!!  Lookin' forward to seeing you--by then we can have a beer over these dotty issues.\
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Ed",17337,"BBCode","2010-01-27 10:32:40"
17349,1679,"Hi Frater\, I recently had a chance to listen to a stack of Stochelo Rosenberg CDs.  I paid particular attention to his Eimers and WOW  :shock:  those are really great sounding guitars!  From the Eimers website I grabbed the Just Relax Live cut among others.  All are really impressive.  I must admit I had never paid very much attention to them in the past.  I will be very curious what you think of your special axe with that vintage top once you get it back from the luthier.\
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Do you know anything about Moustache guitars?  I found out he makes a D hole with resonator as well.\
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Thanks for pointing out that Le Voi oval hole on ebay.  It sounded great.  Did the fellow you were helping out decide to buy it?  How did you find it btw?  My searches are not as thorough as yours.  Guitars seem to slip through my net.    \
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You probably already know this but there are a couple of Favinos up on ebay right now.\
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Again\, thanks for all the info.\
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Best\,\
PS I just remembered.  You wrote earlier I think that you have one of Romane's old guitars.  What kind is it?  Woods?  What year?  W/ pickup?  Color?  Know of any albums on which it was used? etc.  Sorry for all the Qs but I am a fan of Romane's work and love talking about gypsy jazz guitars.",17349,"BBCode","2010-01-28 02:49:00"
17350,2435,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9byTQbhmars]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9byTQbhmars[/url]",17350,"BBCode","2010-01-28 07:48:46"
17351,2435,"You were looking for this...\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9byTQbhm]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9byTQbhm[/url] ... re=related\
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I posted it up in the original thread but i think Michael may have sent it to the back of the class\, so to speak.\
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Enjoy",17351,"BBCode","2010-01-28 08:27:16"
17352,2435,"Think that last link was a dud...\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9byTQbhmars]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9byTQbhmars[/url]",17351,"BBCode","2010-01-28 08:29:02"
17353,1509,"Thanks man\, \
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Unfortunately it's only about 10% of the actual doc...",17350,"BBCode","2010-01-28 08:39:15"
17354,2435,"I watched the whole thing\
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Part 2\
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Part 3 \
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfPyTxq0WFo&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfPyTxq0 ... re=related[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-RQrtaGwPM&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-RQrtaG ... re=related[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-RQrtaGwPM&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-RQrtaG ... re=related[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jYsWXlsYQE&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jYsWXls ... re=related[/url]",17350,"BBCode","2010-01-28 08:43:41"
17355,1509,"Nice!\
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Fortunately I was able to get a copy a while back from an awesome member of the board.",17350,"BBCode","2010-01-28 08:53:56"
17356,2360,"I'll check it out!\
Thanks!\
 :mrgreen:",17347,"BBCode","2010-01-28 10:07:31"
17357,1531,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37687#p37687]Subject: Looking for \"Django's Legacy\" documentary...[/url]\
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[quote=\"NewcastleBud\"]I'd be happy to make you a copy\, but you can also find it at Elderly.com in the VHS section (remember those?). It's is not yet available on DVD for various and sundry legal reasons.\
PM me if you're interested.\
Merry Christmas![/quote]\
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I'd be very interested in a copy. Started watching it on youtube\, but i can't understand french\, so it's all a bit frustrating!! I'd gladly cover any costs\, like postage n what not. Please\, please\, please.  :lol:  :wink:\
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I live in Birmingham\, West Midlands (not Alabama)...\
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If there's anything you'd want in return\, i.e. Django Fakebook or other PDF's\, let me know\, as i have collected quite a few.\
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Thanks\, \
Gary",17357,"BBCode","2010-01-29 06:03:43"
17358,346,"Hello Gary\,\
Sure\, I'd be happy to get you a copy.\
Send me your address and I'll get one out to you.\
I don't really need anything in exchange (unless of course\, you'd like to send me a case of English beer!).\
Take care and I'll see ya in Samois!\
Best\,\
Rick",17357,"BBCode","2010-01-29 08:39:04"
17359,589,"Hi Doc\,\
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my guitar is still at my luthier's shop. It came out\, as I suspected\, that the table had dried up  and needed to be humidified (that was the reason why the action was so low). Thanks God the top is ok\, no cracks\, all braces still glued so it should get back in perfect shape. He also wants to check the fretboard which he finds needs a little care... \
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That said when the guitar came out of the box he went: ohhhhh! It's really a beautifull instrument and the sound is spot on Selmer even so... I really expect to be amazed when it will be perfectly set.\
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Beware anyway; in his CD Stochelo is practically always playing his Selmer 504. No surpise the sound is so good! But  I must say his Eimers sounds great too in his hands.Eimers guitars are getting better and better. Have you heard these?\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toxjKpArys8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toxjKpArys8[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNoEp94lZF0&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNoEp94l ... re=related[/url]\
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Now as for the Moustache they are built by Dutch luthier Thijs van der Harst and they are very\, very good instruments\, with piercing highs and a true traditional GJ tone.  Not so expensive\, also.\
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I've seen the Favinos on ebay (the '73 looks a bit suspect)\, but (this will surprise you) I'm not a huge fan of Favinos. Some of the old ones (like the Stochelo one) are very good but a lot of them to my ears sound like a bouzouki. If you play in the style of Matelot\, that can be great but I like Django. I stopped myself a couple of tiime because I was going to buy one just because I had found  a very good deal around 4000 euros. But\, hell\, I had to admit I was just doing it as an investment and I don't want to be dragged into this nonsense vintage quest that GJ is becoming.\
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My Md 50 E is a sunburst one (the best looking sunburst work I ever witnessed!) Romane used to play Nashville a lot and he used to stop at Gruhn's guitars and trade his Duponts for American guitars (Paul Hostetter told me this). Mine has no pickup and is a maple one with a very compressed\, piercing tone (but basses are there too). A very fast neck\, thinner than the standard. I suspect at a certain point this was the guitar of Romane's son but can't be sure. It's a real treat when combined with a Stimer 52 probably because of his nasal and compressed tone.\
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More news as soon as the Eimers/maccaferri is back home!",17349,"BBCode","2010-01-29 16:49:25"
17360,1531,"Hi Rick\,\
That would be great\,\
My address is\
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Gary Williams\
1 Holly Ave\,\
Balsall Heath\,\
Birmingham\,\
England\
B12 8RJ\
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Thanks a lot\, that's very kind of you. I'll buy you some english beer at Samois. You at Petit Barbeaux? \
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Cheers\,\
Gary",17357,"BBCode","2010-01-29 17:43:17"
17362,1523,"Hey Eddie\, would you do me a favor and try to download again\, we've changed the whole process and I feel it should be much better.\
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If you're ok  please send me a mail  at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:store@therosenbergtrio.com\">store@therosenbergtrio.com</a><!-- e -->\, stating you're Eddie\, with the email adress you used for the  dowload.... I'll purchase an album for you and you'll just have to try a download... No cost of course except a little  bit of your time.\
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In exchange I'll bring you one hand of stochelo.\
thanks in advance\,  your help would be much appreciated.\
i.",17345,"BBCode","2010-01-30 04:51:05"
17363,6,"Thanks Mario!  I'll send you my email address via the \"store\" address right now. (Just for the record; It's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->).  \
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Even one hand is much better than what I got right now!\
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Ed",17337,"BBCode","2010-01-30 06:38:29"
17365,431,"Hi Ben\,\
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Nice to hear from you and I am very glad the the Dupont ended up with someone who is enjoying it.\
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I wasn't the original owner.  I purchased the guitar via the internet from Gruhn guitars in Tennessee about 2 or so years ago.  I had been watching it on their website for about 8 months prior to that.  I asked them if they had any history about it and they didn't have any.  \
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I also was amazed by the great shape it was in.  It was in the same condition now as it was when I bought it.  Some pick marks on the guard and a couple of small dings on the neck.  Great sounding Dupont (one of the best I've personally heard) but I never really played it that much\, since I tend to favor Favino style instruments.  I'm not much of a guitar collector and it seemed like a shame to keep it in it's case\, so I wanted to move it to someone who would play it more than I was.\
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If you have any other questions\, please let me know.  I hope the Dupont gives you many years of enjoyment.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl Millward\
Burlingame\, CA",15840,"BBCode","2010-01-30 08:51:23"
17366,3,"hi gama\
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they're all one speed. with a software like interwin dvd or any good dvd player\, you can slow down video up to 50% without changing the pitch!\
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D",17366,"BBCode","2010-01-30 09:58:55"
17367,1852,"Hi\
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As there is no Option for putting the correct Province that is part of my address when I try to paypal I get redirected back to the merchant as the addresses do not agree.\
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I would really like to download this album.  Help Please.\
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Thanks  Jay",17367,"BBCode","2010-01-30 20:02:55"
17368,1523,"Hi !\
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in fact\, since we're not going to SHIP it\, we'll not use the adress you give (we're working on how to skip this part during the buying process) so you can  give any adress you like\, it doesn't matter...\
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Like 12 place Django Reinhardt\
Paris 75018 France\
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or anything else... should work !\
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thanks for  supporting the Trio !",17368,"BBCode","2010-01-31 00:30:12"
17369,1852,"Hi SuperMario\
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My problem was that Paypal wouldn't accept the different address from the one registered with paypal.  I set up Rosenberg account and once done went in and looked at changing the address which was possible and that way worked fine.\
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I downloaded CD and movie last night  first time no problem once paypal issue was sorted.\
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Best  Jay",17367,"BBCode","2010-01-31 07:52:30"
17370,1431,"Dear Bob\,\
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I saw your post on the adjustable truss rod thread.  I can't tell you how much I appreciate the thoughtfulness and time you put into helping people out.  I'm actually looking to get a new guitar and I have the option of a graphite rod or an adjustable rod.  Provided that the guitar is well-built in the first place\, you would go with the graphite insert?\
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Thanks\,\
Peri",17370,"BBCode","2010-01-31 12:05:33"
17371,252,"Provided the guitar is built well\, either way is fine. This is the way I install mine and it works well... it adds stiffness and resistance to torsion... \
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though I don't use a truss rod. Occasionally I use a rosewood spline down the center where the truss rod is in this picture\, but there are many ways to build a neck. So in answer to your question... yes\, assuming the guitar is well built\, either way should be fine.",17371,"BBCode","2010-01-31 12:34:13"
17372,1431,"Thanks so much for your feedback!",17370,"BBCode","2010-01-31 12:36:54"
17373,1523,"Hi\, regarding your movie viewing problem...\
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I would have loved to receive a PM about it - which I would have answered as  quick as possible -  instead of seeing (late and on a random visit at djangobooks)  another \"it doesnt work\"  thread pop up... Although there have been some problems\, it  masks so much of the good parts of this project that it makes us almost regret to have wanted to give more than just an album\, we  would have saved ourselves a lot of trouble . Anyway :\
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The file IS a .zip file. normally\, on a correctly updated Mac OS  etc it unzips on a double click\,  then becomes an .avi file\, which you should read with vlc player for best results.\
Vlc is free for all Operating systems.   [url=http://www.videolan.org/]http://www.videolan.org/[/url]\
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Please let me know what goes wrong if you do all this. We've  supplied more than 400 downloads\, around 95% of which went perfectly fine. some people had trouble downloading\, which I believe isn't your case. so it will work. \
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Thanks for your understanding.",17368,"BBCode","2010-01-31 23:14:27"
17374,1852,"Hi SuperMario\
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IMHO opinion what you have learned form this will make the next release virtually seam free.  I did try to make the point in my post that my download was a success and the problem was my lack of macknowldge.  I regret that I was unsuccessful in this insofar as you interpreted my words.\
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I searched the RT site for info however I was unsuccessful in finding anything on this .  I recall something about players in the download however my poor overloaded memory circuits just couldn't retain it. :lol:  Age\
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I encourage you guys to do this next time as I believe it really assists in solidifying one's fan base.  I would suggest either including detailed instructions in the download or on your site for both Mac and PC.\
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Thanks for all you have done to make this wonderful project accessible to all.\
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I truly wish you and and the Rosenbergs the financial rewards on top of the artistic ones.\
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Best  Jay",17367,"BBCode","2010-02-01 08:51:02"
17375,2492,"Hi Michael\,\
I wonder if you could offer some advice.  There is a JP Favino on ebay right now\, and the fella selling it told me he spoke to you about it already.  It is a 1982\, which I understand is a transitional year and he sent me a clip of him playing it.  He clearly has not read Gypsy Picking\, but even with standard Jazzy strumming the thing sounds like a BEAST!\
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I'm wondering what you think this guitar is worth (I know worth in this economy is an extremely relative term.)  DO you think the early JP's will ever get up there price wise?  I've seen a couple youtubes of you playing early JP's and they all sound spectacular\, but do you have any advice on the guitars in general.\
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Any assistance would be great\, and I hope you don't mind me messaging you personally\, as much as I love the forum here\, I'd kinda rather people not know this guitar is out there  :twisted:  \
thanks and again\, thanks for sharing all your knowledge\, Unaccompanied Django is a truely monumental accomplishment scholarly work.  You should be Dr Horowitz \
n",17375,"BBCode","2010-02-01 10:06:07"
17376,9,"Hi Noah\,\
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I haven't played that D hole but I can tell you that generally the early 80s Favinos\, and especially the early 80s D holes are among the least sought after Favinos. They aren't worth that much and pretty much no pro player has ever used one. The earlier ovals and the later 90s and on models are the ones people get excited about. The early 80s ovals can get fetch a decent price\, but aren't as coveted as the earlier or later models. Again\, the early 80s D holes are kind of the bottom of barrel and in my experience don't sound that great. But if you get it and you like it then it could be a good deal..but overall I don't think they are a great investment.\
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'm",17376,"BBCode","2010-02-01 10:12:46"
17377,2492,"Thank you Dr Horowitz!  It is still really expensive\, so back to saving up for one of your Duponts.\
best\
noah",17375,"BBCode","2010-02-01 10:19:39"
17378,9,"Yeah\, I think a Dupont would be a better choice. They are pretty much the gold standard....",17376,"BBCode","2010-02-01 10:28:42"
17380,1851,"Hi Alan\,\
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Thanks for the tip. I've been to Palm guitars\, but could not find a guitar I liked under €1000\,- \
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Theoretically I like the idea of favino sized 14-fret D-hole's\, and I'm close to buying your suggestion. (I like the sound of the dell arte homage that horowitz plays on youtube\, although I understand it is a more expensive model).\
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Some question. How wide is the neck? I'm used to relatively thin necks since I have played electric and western guitar. I played a cigano oval hole and liked the neck. I played the cigano D hole and had some problems (too much a classical neck for my taste).\
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Is the color the same as the Dell'Arte model? It looks less shiny on the pictures :(\, but that could be just the picture...\
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How would you describe the sound for rythm and solo? And why did you sell it again?\
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Last question\, if I buy this model\, any tips on improving it?\
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Thanks a lot for your time!\
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Frédéric\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37601#p37601]Subject: Dell'Arte Angelo Debarre Signature Model[/url]\
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[quote=\"crookedpinky\"]Now it's my turn to be jealous of you - I wish we had a Palm Guitars in Scotland. I know what you mean I wasn;t picking properly at the time so wasn't getting the best from the guitar but some of the more experienced players really liked it.\
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Just to make things even more confusing - this is also a good guitar for the money\
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[url=http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbmc500.htm]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbmc500.htm[/url]\
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it is identical to Dell Artes Asian made Hommage - same woods and hardware etc. - but for less euros.\
I had one of these too and sold it to buy something else. And they deliver free to your home.\
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Good luck\
Alan[/quote]",17380,"BBCode","2010-02-03 00:12:27"
17382,1948,"Hello!\
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I saw your topic with old Castelluccia guitar.\
I'm looking same guitar\, maybe you can help me\
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Thank you",17382,"BBCode","2010-02-05 02:15:07"
17383,40,"Michael - hey man I just wanted to check with you and see if you had any idea as to when these might ship out. \
Thanks man!",17263,"BBCode","2010-02-05 05:47:03"
17384,9,"still waiting....sorry\, nothing I can do until they get here.\
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'm",17264,"BBCode","2010-02-05 07:43:58"
17385,40,"no problem man. I understand completely. Just wanted to check in.\
thanks",17263,"BBCode","2010-02-05 08:33:21"
17386,471,"Hi\,\
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Sure\, feel free to ask whatever you want.  \
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Travis",17382,"BBCode","2010-02-05 13:41:38"
17387,431,"Hi Marc\,\
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I just wanted to give you a heads up about the Dell'Arte.  I'm not sure if your friend is still considering it\, but I'm going to contact Michael to see if he would be interested in taking the guitar in for consignment soon.\
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I wish your friend good luck with the guitar search.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17255,"BBCode","2010-02-05 17:25:59"
17388,431,"Hi Michael\,\
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I was wondering if you would be interested in taking my 2005 Dell'Arte Homage in on consigment.  It is a clean\, nice sounding/playing example in excellent condition.  If you would consider consigning it\, approximately how much would you price it for?\
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Best regards\,\
Carl Millward",17388,"BBCode","2010-02-05 17:29:39"
17389,9,"Hi Carl\,\
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Sure\, I'd be happy to take it on consignment. $2000 is probably a good price. $1800 if you want to sell it faster.\
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Thanks\,\
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-Michael",17389,"BBCode","2010-02-05 18:07:08"
17390,155,"Hi Carl\,\
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My friend bought the Jimmy Rosenberg he was considering (against my advice).  Best of luck selling it. Are you giving up on Gypsy jazz?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-02-05 18:09:37"
17391,431,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Thanks for the help!  I hope your friend enjoys the Jimmy Rosenberg.\
\
Yes\, I guess I am.  After about 12 years of focusing primarly on gypsy jazz\, I'm being called in another musical direction.  I had a very good time with it\, but now it's time for me to move on.\
\
I just found out that Michael will take the guitar in on consignment\, so I'll be sending up to Seattle shortly (unless another buyer comes to the table before then).\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17255,"BBCode","2010-02-05 19:02:48"
17392,155,"Hi Carl\,\
\
I see that Michael already has a used oval hole Homage for sale at $2\,000. Assuming it costs you $75 to ship it and you will lose $400 in commission\, that leaves you with $1\,575. I'll pay you that if you want to make a quick sale.\
\
In any event\, I wish you the best of luck is selling it and may your musical journey take you to a new and exciting place!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-02-06 13:02:40"
17393,1571,"Hi there\
\
the one that I bought from Thomann was quite a light colour and not as orange as the photo on Thomanns website.\
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The neck is not as slim as a Cigano but is not too thick either. I found it very comfortable to play and I have small hands.\
\
When I got the guitar I found that the moustache ends had been glued on at an angle but this seems to be a common problem on a lot of Dell Artes too. It is not a problem I just took it off and relglued it in a straight line. It doesn't affect playing.\
\
In terms of improving it I changed the bridge for a selmer type - the supplied bridge is very thin and tall and I also raised the action and of course new Argentine strings - the supplied strings are shit.\
\
I am now using Phillipe Bosset strings on all my guitars - they are as good as Argentines but last longer and you can get them from a French company called Woodbrass for 7 euros\
\
I only sold mine as I had too many guitars and wanted to buy a Gitnae D500 otehrwise I would still have it\
\
I took the guitar to Samois last year and many people were impressed by ti\, including John Vickers of Manouche guitars who thought it was very good value for the price.\
\
I hope this helps\
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Alan",17393,"BBCode","2010-02-06 16:05:47"
17394,431,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Thank you for the offer on the guitar.  Would you be ok with paying $1600 even for it?  If so\, you've got a deal.  I would prefer to make a local deal and not have to ship the guitar.\
\
Also\, thank you for the kind words!\
\
Best regards\,\
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Carl",17255,"BBCode","2010-02-06 16:08:30"
17395,155,"Hi Carl\,\
\
The $1575 was a typo\, I actually meant $1525 (assuming that insured shipping would cost you $75).\
\
I'll tell you what\,  if you hold off on shipping to Seattle until Tuesday\, I'll mull it over this weekend. I need another oval hole Gypsy guitar like a hole in the head! I seem to remember that selling MY last Dell Arte was difficult\, and that was before the Asian made ones were out depreciating the brand name. It is way easier to unload a Strat or Les Paul!\
\
I have your phone number. I'll call you on Monday during the day. If you are not doing anything tonight\, we are playing at Severino's in Aptos 8PM-midnight. Bring the Dell Arte. If I love it\, you may have a deal.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-02-06 16:40:10"
17396,1851,"Thank you for the information. An opportunity might arise where I can try the Dell Arte homage. If that feels good I consider the Benton one. Or save some money for Samois and the try a lot of guitars ;)\
\
Thank you\, Frédéric",17393,"BBCode","2010-02-07 01:04:15"
17397,1571,"Hi there\, are you coming to Samois this year. I'm coming again for ny third visit\, maybe we could meet up at the cafe in Samois sqaure.\
\
I'm bringing my newest guitar - a Harmsworth & WIllis 14 fret D hole - very loud and with a good gypsy tone.\
\
All the best\
Alan",17393,"BBCode","2010-02-07 01:36:40"
17398,155,"Hi Carl\,\
\
I slept on it and have decided to pass on purchasing your Dell Arte.  You should send the guitar on to Michael on Monday.  I just know how hard it will be for me to sell an American Dell Arte\, and I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't want to keep it. After all\, I have a Dupont and a Favino.  I'd be more inclined to do it if it was a D hole\, but alas\, it is what it is.\
\
As Michael already has an oval hole Dell Arte available\, you might want to consider trying archtop.com first. He gets a wider audience than Djangobooks.com and the \"archtop\" crowd might not be as critical as the \"Django\" crowd. As he (Joe Vinikow\, the owner of archtop.com) is also in Seattle\, if your guitar didn't sell\, I'm sure Michael would be happy to drive over and pick it up up the road.\
\
In any event\, best of luck making the sale and keep on playing! Music is good for the soul!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",17250,"BBCode","2010-02-07 11:32:32"
17399,302,"Hi Bob!  -\
                  My Dell 'Arte  '04 Hommage sounds overbuilt/choked compared to my higher volume  and \"open\"  Holo #14 and my loud\, but somewhat \"tubby\" sounding Gitane  D-500 SN 008.  While the tone is very close to a nice Favino sound and amplifies nicely\, it is noticebly without a loose\, woody response.  Josh and Gottsegen both liked it!  But\, my question is:  Would stripping the top finish off and going with French Polish decently make the sound more woody and open?\
..............I figure you've played many of these\, as alot of the Portland players bought them 6 or 7 years back and quite a few traded up some years later.  Can the internal bracing be shaved down to improve the open sound of the box?  While I generally prefer the sound of a Selmer/Busato model\, I don't want to spend alot more money to get more of the \"woody\" Favino sound by spending that much money.\
..............Any info is appreciated!\
\
ps:  I notice some nice \"Gypsy\" style guitars showing up on EBAY!  A Seattle 80's Anastasio.  Anybody Played that?  Starting bid $1700. No bids 1st go round.  I listened to A. DeBarre's Gypsy Guitars CD from '89 and his Anastasio sounded very nice\, well rounded but maybe not distinctive enough as a solo guitar?  Any thoughts?\
A Petite Bouche Michael Collins that did not meet min. bid.\
Pat Tracy (Chicago Pat?) didn't meet min bid on his Favino either. \
\
Cheers\,  Rocky",17399,"BBCode","2010-02-07 21:13:57"
17400,2173,"Michael-\
\
When I go to the store\, there's a black backround that makes it very hard to see. Is this my computer or the site? Anything I can do about it?\
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Thanks  Greg",17400,"BBCode","2010-02-08 10:16:20"
17401,9,"Hi Greg....it's perfectly visible on my computers. May be a setting on your end...\
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-Michael",17401,"BBCode","2010-02-08 10:33:11"
17402,38,"Hey Carl\,\
\
I haven't been on in a while so I'm just now getting the msg.  I did sell the Shelley Park\, rather it's about to be shipped.  the buyer is in DC and I am pretty sure he's going to stay with it.  \
\
I'm playing my lowden f32cx which is a fabulous instrument\, but I'll use the Eastman for gypsy and swing right now until I get my finances under control and figure out what the heck I want.  I would have loved to bought your Dupont and truthfully that's what I'd love to end up with...we'll see.\
\
will keep in touch\,\
best!\
David",17150,"BBCode","2010-02-08 12:34:10"
17403,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38706#p38706]Subject: Grilles in Solfege[/url]\
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[quote=\"Jack\"]Hey Ben\, I'm sending them your way as we speak...[/quote]\
\
Hello Jack\,\
Could I get a copy too please?\
Thanks.\
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17405,2173,"Thanks.",17400,"BBCode","2010-02-08 13:43:41"
17406,302,"I much appreciate your detailed response.  I certainly know more about this design now than before!  I'll just accept this guitar the way it is!\
Build More Guitars and Jam On!\
Thanks\,  Rocky",17399,"BBCode","2010-02-08 19:46:30"
17407,2282,"Hi there\
\
 I was wondering if you guys have any pictures of the Gitane DG-350 Jan Akkerman Im torn between it and the DG John Jorgensen. Thank You!! :P",17407,"BBCode","2010-02-08 22:36:41"
17409,2535,"Hi Jeff\, I just got into work and I was not here on Monday or Friday (I work from home) so I did not get your messages.\
\
Sorry I did not acknowledge that.\
\
I am still thinking seriously about the guitar.\
\
Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-02-09 08:36:39"
17410,95,"Other then what is on the site I don't have any others. Sorry... You could emial Michael and ask if he has any but I don't think he does.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",17410,"BBCode","2010-02-09 16:44:07"
17411,2282,"What do think between the 350 and the 320? I am having a hard time deciding (havent tried either obviously). Any ideas?",17407,"BBCode","2010-02-09 17:36:14"
17413,95,"They are pretty much the same guitar. The only Saga that really sounds different is the DG-370 but you pay more for that difference. All the 300 series guitars are great guitars just depends on what look and other small detail changes there are between the models.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",17410,"BBCode","2010-02-10 16:39:11"
17414,2282,"are they both made in asia?",17407,"BBCode","2010-02-10 16:41:15"
17416,1851,"I'm hoping to go to Samois this year. It would be the first time. I still have to make the arrangements though. Just met a few djangophiles to jam with\, and considering options to go with them. Probably won't bring a guitar\, but maybe take one back with me :)\
\
I'll let you know when I do\, always fun to meet with people to play with. That won't be a problem in Samois I guess :). But I'm not that good (yet). I'll practice my rhythm chops\, so I can at least play that with others convincing.\
\
The pricing of the Harmsworth & WIllis looks great\, and I'm just listening to the sound files from the web\, nice sound!\
\
~Frédéric",17393,"BBCode","2010-02-11 10:13:54"
17418,95,"Yes... All of the Saga/Gitane guitars are made in Asia.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",17410,"BBCode","2010-02-11 17:24:52"
17419,417,"Hi Barry\, thanks for the info. What time does it start?",17419,"BBCode","2010-02-12 01:35:49"
17420,1693,"",17420,"BBCode","2010-02-12 05:56:54"
17422,589,"Hello\,\
\
Got the Eimers/Maccaferri back from my luthier today: it sounds like a different guitar! I think you can really hear the original top now. It sounds much warmer than Macca with\"new\" tops and now the guitar is also much louder. It still has to open up a bit in the highs\, but I know by experience that happens quite fast if you play the instrument constantly with the right technique.\
\
So\, I'm very happy...  should I decide to sell it I'll be in trouble (and that could happen because chances are I might sell it for two or three times the price I paid it...)",17349,"BBCode","2010-02-13 15:59:10"
17423,1679,"Congrats Frater!  Sounds like you have a great guitar and at the right price.  With a vintage sound you could definitely sell it for 2 or 3 times what the original seller was asking (was that @$3K?  That is what I recall.).\
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You mentioned you have a sunburst MD50 preowned by Romane.  You have probably seen this guitar but just in case you have not here is a guitar that would make a nice companion to yours: \
[url=http://www.webcorral.com/Dupont_SB_5014_fullfront.jpg]http://www.webcorral.com/Dupont_SB_5014_fullfront.jpg[/url]\
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Thanks for sharing about your \"1930s\" Eimers.  I am glad it worked out.  The world is a better place when there are more great sounding guitars.  Enjoy!\
\
Best\,\
 \
[quote=\"frater\"]Hello\,\
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Got the Eimers/Maccaferri back from my luthier today: it sounds like a different guitar! I think you can really hear the original top now. It sounds much warmer than Macca with\"new\" tops and now the guitar is also much louder. It still has to open up a bit in the highs\, but I know by experience that happens quite fast if you play the instrument constantly with the right technique.\
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So\, I'm very happy...  should I decide to sell it I'll be in trouble (and that could happen because chances are I might sell it for two or three times the price I paid it...)[/quote]",17349,"BBCode","2010-02-14 14:59:16"
17424,589,"Thanks!\
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I actually bought the Eimers for less than 2.000 euros (which is less than a Dupont Md 100 in Europe!). I can't imagine how much Francois Charle would ask for something like this in his shop!\
Yes I knew that guitar\, is exactly the D hole model of the guitar I own. It's practically impossible to take a pic of them showing how incredible is the sunburst applied by Dupont. I tried many times but then I gave up! \
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Best\
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Frater\
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P.S.\
That shop is in New Orleans\, if I'm right. They used to have a real Selmer before the flood. I hope thay managed to save it!",17349,"BBCode","2010-02-14 15:53:52"
17425,1981,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38163#p38163]Subject: For Sale:  2005 Dell'Arte Hommage O hole\, reduced price[/url]\
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[quote=\"carlm\"]Still available!  :)[/quote]\
hi there im very interested in your guitar\,\,only i live in denmark\,so i cant pop around to try it out\,but can you perhaps mail me some pictures of it\,and maybe a sound sample\,and if possible give me an estimate of how much shipping will be to denmark\,copenhagen\,2720\,\,\,\,if you are willing to ship it to europe ofcaurse\,\
regards thomas\,\
bon swing",17425,"BBCode","2010-02-15 10:55:12"
17426,346,"Hello Gary\,\
Fear not\, I haven't forgotten you\, I've been a bit preoccupied with all of our recent snow storms and all.\
I will put the DVD in question in the mail tomorrow.\
Please excuse my tardiness.\
See ya at Samois!!\
R",17357,"BBCode","2010-02-15 19:31:25"
17427,1531,"Thanks Rick\,\
\
I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about me\, but thought \"you can't pester someone who's doing you a favour\"\, so thought i'd leave it a while before reminding you. \
\
Thanks again\,\
Gary",17357,"BBCode","2010-02-16 11:04:27"
17428,40,"Hey Michael. just wanted to let you know I received the first disc\, which I knew you were waiting on and no real control of how fast you got it\, but I didn't receive the second one. I realize this could be another supply thing and there were people who were simply waiting before me\, but I wanted to send you a message to mention it because I didn't order it though the store I just asked you to add it on to my existing order and you did it that way. I completely understand if it is a supply thing \, but wanted to send you a note to make sure.\
Thanks man",17263,"BBCode","2010-02-17 06:22:00"
17429,38,"Hi\, \
\
I was searching the Manouche Guitars of America posts and saw yours.  I am considering the D-hole 14 fret orchestra model.\
\
Can you give me a little insight into these guitars now that you've played them?\
\
I'm also looking at a few duponts and a rodrigo shopis.\
\
thanks!\
David Keary",17429,"BBCode","2010-02-17 08:30:52"
17430,942,"Hi\,\
\
Did you see the picture of the Miller tuners that I posted? Still interested? :)\
\
Regards\,\
Niklas Widén",17430,"BBCode","2010-02-17 14:38:38"
17431,9,"Hi Caleb\, the new 607 disc shipped today.\
thanks!\
\
'm",17264,"BBCode","2010-02-17 18:01:03"
17432,40,"you're the best man thanks!",17263,"BBCode","2010-02-17 19:57:47"
17434,1986,"Hello Stephan\,\
 \
Hello again.  I hope all is well and you band is keeping busy.  It seems that Caravan GSE will have a gig in Green Bay during the day for your city concert series on Thursday July 22.  The details are still being worked out.  I am wondering about if you know of a place we can play in the area on Thursday evening.  We are also looking for a cheap place to stay.  Have any ideas?\
\
Chris Ruppenthal \
Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble  \
[url=http://www.GypsySwing.com]http://www.GypsySwing.com[/url]",17434,"BBCode","2010-02-18 14:48:26"
17435,1021,"Hi\,\
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I just came across your post of you showing off your \"poor man's\" jam gig book\, looks great! since I fit that description (poor :cry: ) would you be willing to pass that along? thanks either way!\
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`Tim",17435,"BBCode","2010-02-18 17:54:44"
17436,431,"Hi Thomas\,\
\
Thank you for your interest in the guitar\, but it has already sold.  I forgot to update the post.\
\
Good luck with your search.\
\
Best regards\,\
Carl",17436,"BBCode","2010-02-18 19:11:34"
17437,431,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thank you for being willing to take the Dell'Arte in as a consignment.  I wanted to let you know that I recently sold it and will not be sending it to you.\
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Best regards\,\
Carl",17388,"BBCode","2010-02-18 19:15:26"
17438,9,"Ok\, thanks for the update\
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'm",17389,"BBCode","2010-02-18 20:01:57"
17439,1981,"hi im located in denmark\\europe\,\,is there a case with the guitar???\
regards thomas",17439,"BBCode","2010-02-19 03:48:41"
17441,1981,"that sounds great\,\,what sice is the guitar\,\,is it a selmer or a favino sice\,\,its mainly for rytmn so a large sice body is my primary\,\,but other can do as well\,\,\,do you have a soundclip of theguitar\,\,thanks thomas :D",17439,"BBCode","2010-02-19 07:01:34"
17443,38,"Hi Charlie\,\
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do you still have your Dupont and if so\, what is your price?\
\
I'm debating between ordering a Shopis or finding something used in good shape.\
\
Let me know when you get a chance\, and if you have sold it\, let me know how you like the Shopis\, I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on it.\
\
thanks!\
David",17443,"BBCode","2010-02-19 13:46:39"
17444,293,"Hi David\,\
\
I recently sold my Shopis and my Dupont is still for sale... price is 3200.00 plus shipping and insurance.  \
\
Let's see... I wouldn't sell any of my guitars if I we weren't really needing the money right now.  Where do I begin?  I bought a vintage Jacques Favino last year (trading a 1949 ES-175) and we've had some setbacks financially since.  My daughter's preschool cost 15K a year!  \
\
I love my Dupont... the first Gypsy guitar I ever really loved.  It is in amazing condition and is an exceptionally fine guitar.  Rodrigo will be the first to tell you that it is the best Dupont he (or I) have ever played.  It is depressing to have to sell it.\
\
Rodrigo is a friend of mine.  I paid him up-front-in-full for the guitar because I know that he needed the money.  It took him a loooong time to finish the guitar.  I know he is somewhat backed up now.  You could be waiting quite a while.\
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I liked Rodrigo's guitar a lot.  It wasn't exactly the sound I was looking for but it was beautifully made... though not flawless.  The D-hole that he made after mine is a much better guitar soundwise and craftsmanship-wise IMO... (It was commissioned by and is for sale through retrofret.com; [url=http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?ProductID=4261&CartID=44090212212003]http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?P ... 0212212003[/url] )\
It is also quite expensive too... marked up to make a profit.  Hard to put a price on a guitar like that.  He's made several for the Schmitts\, Dorado and Samson and they have all been great... especially the Charlie Christian model.   Tchavolo loved the D-hole (above) but it wasn't Rodrigo's to sell and it was too much money for him (Gypsies will not pay full price for anything!)  It caused a bit of a rift between Rodrigo and Tchavolo for a couple of days... Rodrigo had wanted him to hear it and play it and didn't count on the fact that Tchav would go crazy over it.  But then again\, Rodrigo gives those guys the guitars at basic cost of materials virtually.  He also played mine but wasn't as impressed\, though it sounds amazing on the sound clip (!) but hey\, Tchavolo could make a cheap Gitane sound like a Selmer.\
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All of this to say\, that it is a real individual thing... I love my Favino and wish I could also keep my Dupont but I can't.  I would have liked to keep Rodrigo's guitar too.  The thing I have learned from buying custom made guitars (I bought a Collins years ago and was underwhelmed to say the least) is that you don't really know what you are going to get until you get it.  You hope for the best.  \
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Duponts are great guitars and as you can see in the \"guitar wars\" thread they are also pretty much universally appreciated and played.  Once again\, mine is very special.  Tchavolo currently is playing a Vielle Reserve.  They have the quintessential Gypsy sound\, like Favinos\, Selmers and Busatos.  I hope this is somewhat helpful.  \
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Warm regards\,\
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Charlie",17444,"BBCode","2010-02-19 14:42:14"
17445,2599,"Hi Michael\,\
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I'm interested in the Manouche Latcho Drom guitars.  When do you expect to get more in?  Also\, how much do the cost?  Do they come with a case?  How much is shipping?\
\
Thanks\,\
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Charlie",17445,"BBCode","2010-02-19 16:07:00"
17446,1828,"Hi Michael\
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My email address is:\
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If you could email a copy of the transcription\, that would be fantastic!\
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Many thanks in anticipation\
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Dave",17446,"BBCode","2010-02-19 23:18:55"
17447,826,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37112#p37112]Subject: bass player/ GJ newbis in Worcester/ prov area[/url]\
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[quote=\"seanc\"]Hi all\,\
 I am a newbie to the world of GJ but have been playing bass for a lot of years. Just starting to take a bit of interest in the whole world of GJ. And would be interested in hooking up with people to see what happens. \
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I have done rock bands for 20+ years\, playing off and on in clubs and so forth. But\, have no experience (so far with the swing scene). PM me if there is any interest.\
\
Thanks!![/quote]\
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Hi\,\
caught your post and it so happens I am in need of a bass player for my group. We actually have some upcoming gigs and rehearsals in March. Check out our myspace page and let's talk. Thanks!\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/aadreamindigo]http://www.myspace.com/aadreamindigo[/url]\
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-Adriel",17447,"BBCode","2010-02-20 10:15:39"
17448,563,"Dave--\
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I have at least three transcriptions of Django's solo: one from Denis\, one from Stephane Wrembel\, and one that I can't remember the source for. I mo0stly use Wrembel's. I'll try to remember to take them to work on Monday and scan them. The I can e-mail them to you. Things are busy now...just moved to Chicago and am looking for a condo\, so in case I forget\, remind me if you don't have it by at least Tuesday. \
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Always glad to help. \
\
Out of curiosity\, what part of the world do you live in?",17448,"BBCode","2010-02-20 16:35:46"
17449,1828,"Hi Michael\
\
Wow! Many thanks - that would be great!\
\
Hope the move goes OK for you.\
Have only visited Chicago once\, and that was around this time of year en route to Milwaukee\, so my main memory is of being stuck at O'Hare airport for ages due to an ice storm grounding all the planes! \
Great blues music in the bars though....\
 \
I'm living in a beautiful part of Wales\, UK.\
Mountains\, seaside and more sheep than you can comfortably imagine!\
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Thanks again for the kind offer of the transcriptions\
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I've got loads of Django stuff - trancriptions\, recordings etc. - if there is anything I can send you by way of returning the favour\, please let me know.\
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All best wishes\
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Dave",17446,"BBCode","2010-02-21 01:30:38"
17450,1086,"I'd give it a shot.. why not..\
As far as upcoming dates though. I'm not sure if I could learn enough material to get through a whole set without charts in front of me.  \
\
 As far as instuments go.. I can do either electric fretted or fretless\, that is what I am most comfortable on. Or I can do an electric uprite. The EUB I have is a steinberger  so\,it has adefinite modern look.Not sure if that is an issue or not.But\,I just wanted to throw that out there on the front end.\
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I live in Northbridge and work in Marlboro. My number is 508-250-5062.\
home email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lowb32hz@aol.com\">lowb32hz@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks!!!\
sean",17447,"BBCode","2010-02-21 04:13:26"
17451,38,"Charlie\,\
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thanks for your email. \
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I just sold my Shelley Park; it is/was a beautiful guitar\, but for me the sound wasn't strong enough\, and I don't like the bigtone she made for it.  But the guy who bought it loves it...so you're right\, this is an individual issue and I totally agree with what you're saying about custom built guitars - you don't know what you're getting...\
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I'm going to go back and read the post on your Dupont again; I just can't pay Michael 4250 for a new one and I'm not into buying \"new\" guitars any longer\, I'll go with something well cared for and used now...\
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Are there any \"issues\" with the guitar?  I hate using that word but let me know if there is anything that structural\, cosmetic\, etc.  It looks like a beautiful instrument and I think Duponts are hard to beat.  Yeh\, I've heard great things on the Rodrigo\, but I know how this goes and I'm not in the mood to hang out\, my money is out there and ...... etc. etc.\
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thanks Charlie\, I look forward to talk with you\, here's my direct email\, I check this a bit\, but this is better\,\
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Best!\
David\
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601-540-3518",17443,"BBCode","2010-02-21 08:26:22"
17452,1489,"Hey man\, it's cool. No harm done. I just have to stick up for the group... the thing is that so many people on this forum do that very thing to so many artists...  and they have never heard them before... which makes it extremely difficult... and frustrating\, to find such lack of support on a forum which claims to be the strongest Gypsy Jazz Community in the US... I just hope more folks on this forum will give us a listen like you did before writing us off as unworthy. I thank you for checking out the music... very nice of you.\
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We will be in Philly in August at the PSALM. We're doing a workshop and concert. Should be cool. \
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Take care man and let me know if you have anything online I can listen to.\
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Peace\,\
Ryan",17452,"BBCode","2010-02-21 14:16:56"
17453,2553,"Ryan\, \
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I understand what you mean. It's really difficult to get people to appreciate any type of music that's different from what they listen to. You guys are definitely a solid group\, you've got great rhythm\, and your bass player has an interesting name... Hahah\, I'm sure she gets that a lot. The recording of Stockholm is great\, props. A question though: the set of songs you guys have recorded seems different from the more conventional set of Gypsy Jazz standards (that I know of at least)\, and the small bit of what I've listened to so far sounds like it has spanish a influence...(correct me if I'm blatantly wrong). How does Ameranouce's approach to Gypsy Jazz differ from that of others? (oh\, and Richard has got some chops  :shock:) \
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I look forward to your reply\, \
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Mark Phillips",17452,"BBCode","2010-02-21 17:01:36"
17454,1737,"Hi Bob\,\
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I may be in the market for a new guitar\, just wondering what you might have in the pipe which is not spoken for?  Maybe another f-hole? \
\
Best\,\
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Ian",17454,"BBCode","2010-02-21 18:37:11"
17455,1489,"Mark\, \
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you should really come see us live man... seriously. \
We have a repertoire with hundreds of Gypsy Jazz standards and content... most of our recordings are original pieces... and yes there is some flemenco esque tunes on our latest CD... we have been mixing that in a bit with what we do... check out the Rosenberg Trio playing Rio Ancho on Youtube... many gypsy jazz artists do this sort of thing. As well as the Latin thing is big in our approach... I for one love playing bossas and sambas\, which has become very standard in Gyspy Jazz as you may know. But most of our rep consists of Swing! We hit really hard and play very intensely\, but it is clean... something we have worked hard at achieving... we were not always clean 5 years ago... but we are a tight trio now. That is what makes us different in my opinion.\
We do pride ourselfs in our approach... it's hard for me to really talk about it... (and I don't like to because I sound silly)  Shepp is from Philly actually\, so there is alot of that soul influence in his playing. We actually have a very funky version of Django's Melodie  Au Crepscule... with a Hats off to Jimi Hendrix at the end... or our super fast version of Take 5 which you can watch on youtube... stuff like that\, but we do alot of traditional stuff too... We play many originals as well. and recorde only all originals. We are hard hitting\, you should come see us...  I think you would really be surprised. But that's about all I can say and I don't really like talking about what I do as much as just doing it... music is there for you if you want to come check it out. Would love to meet you\, we play down in NY\, PA and NJ frequently. We are in Philly in August. \
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Thanks for your interest and keep swinging yourself.\
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All the best\, and if your on Facebook\, look us up... we have a good thing going on there. \
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Peace\,\
Ryan\
Ameranouche",17452,"BBCode","2010-02-22 15:21:16"
17456,2553,"Sounds great man. And yes\, Bossas are the SHIT. Take care and perhaps I'll see you in august!\
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Cheers Mate\, \
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Mark",17452,"BBCode","2010-02-22 18:09:02"
17457,1489,"Sweet\, Cheers",17452,"BBCode","2010-02-23 05:26:38"
17458,563,"I sent you the Wrembel and Chang transcriptions via e-mail today. I used Uncle Sam's computer (I work for the U.S. government)\, since that's where my scanner is\, so please let me know if you got it. Sometimes government computers censor things\, so if it didn't work I'll try again Friday when I get back home.",17448,"BBCode","2010-02-23 18:07:14"
17459,766,"Hi Bob\,\
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We spoke via email around a year ago discussing amplification... I'm writing you for two reasons.\
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1. I just finished recording a CD with The Cook Trio and I'd like to mail you a copy for your shop\, or your coffee table as a coaster :-). What's your mailing address?\
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2. I've been particularly struck by the awesome tone and looks of your guitars in the various youtube videos. The ones that you and Micheal Horowitz did comparing the Selmers and your guitars are truly captivating.\
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My brother and I are interested in ordering two guitars from you. Could you give us some info about that? Price\, time to build\, and Ian (my brother)\, is interested in the possibility of an antique or French polish type of finish.\
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I look forward to talking to you and I hope that you're taking orders for your guitars\, we'd really love to be playing them down here in Florida.\
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All the best\,\
Jason Cook\
321-591-8251\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cooktrio@gmail.com\">cooktrio@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.thecooktrio.com]www.thecooktrio.com[/url]",17459,"BBCode","2010-02-23 21:30:19"
17460,1104,"Hi\, \
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I've been working on some logic in my Excel to do just that.   Drop me an email if you'd like to see the interim work.\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17460,"BBCode","2010-02-24 07:06:20"
17461,346,"Hey Gary\,\
Have you gotten the dvd yet?\
Drop me a line when it arrives.\
Cheers\,\
Rick",17357,"BBCode","2010-02-24 20:09:06"
17462,2535,"Hi Jeff\, I am still thinking about the Park\, but am a bit overwhelmed by work so I don't always have time to attend to these things.\
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Do you know Shelley quite well?  Would it be possible for you to send the guitar to her and once she has it I could send you the money and you could then release it to me once you have received the funds (wire transfer).\
\
I am a bit nervous about sending that much money into cyberspace...\
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Also\, a trip from SF to Vancouver would  be less handling for the guitar\, which is a concern to me (I had a Collings I35 shipped to me from Toronto last year and it was damaged when it arrived at my house; the seller took it back and refunded my money\, with Fedex paying the insurance).  In any event\, that concerns me a bit\, too. \
\
That is just an option that would be very convenient for me.\
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Do you have an idea how much it would cost to ship to Canada (2 to 3 days).\
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Also\, could you maybe just email me on my work account: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca\">peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\, Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-02-25 12:31:22"
17463,252,"Hi Jason - thanks much for the very kind words. For these last months I've been doing studies on Selmers and so haven't been to jams or posted / been online much. I'm just now getting back to the bench to do some building. While I don't take orders in the traditional sense - I will be producing some guitars in the coming months. Finish is one of the things I've been working on. I like French Polish and have done that to several instruments but those finishes don't hold up on this type of guitar so I've been doing tests on various varnishes and am in the process of transitioning to a varnish finish that is soft enough to keep tone intact and yet hard enough to last - which is to say that it is similar to varnishes some makers in France and America used for instruments of this period. It will be a bit warmer and darker in color than shellac (French Polish) or lacqeur. \
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Which guitar style do you like? The Selmers are  more like the Horowitz/Andersson video. They are focused and they project a somewhat cutting tone when you push them - very classic. I don't have a recording of a jazz player on one... Troy Chapman did some archtop-type jazz on this exact guitar and it was amazing. He took it from hardcore Selmer to jazzbox with a change of pick & hand technique. Fapy Lafertin mentioned that about Selmers though I didn't understand what he meant till I heard Troy do it.\
 [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puzKNAP408Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puzKNAP408Q[/url]\
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The cedar model is a little more flamencoesque... a little more woody. It is very punchy and dynamic:\
 [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf1cN_w7gzk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf1cN_w7gzk[/url]\
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But it also does a very interesting fingerstyle jazz tone:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQxfqWfkRa4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQxfqWfkRa4[/url]\
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Uggh. Sorry for the tome - my keyboard runneth over. I just haven't had much time for anything but studying guitars & building lately so am way behind on emails & such.",17463,"BBCode","2010-02-26 22:53:23"
17464,2271,"Greg here\, from the gpysy jazz show last night. It was nice meeting you.\
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It would be cool to hang out sometime\, even if just through the gypsy jam.\
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My aim sn is: Rhoadsxiommi\
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You can im me whenever. I'm on a lot.\
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See you later.\
Thanks man\,\
-Greg",17464,"BBCode","2010-02-27 07:10:06"
17465,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38805#p38805]Subject: wtb..favino model\,by dell arte[/url]\
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[quote=\"stenslager\"]my limit is about 1100 us the taxes and shipping fees is a kiler here in denmarkif i buy a guitar for 1100 and add shipping to maybe 180 dollars \,my total paymen to get this vill add another 600 dollars\,\,so sorry but the 2450 is out of my range[/quote]\
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Hi....it costs $150 to ship a Dell Arte guitar to Europe. We will declare it has a $100 guitar so you will only have to pay customs on $100.\
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We have a great price on this model\, only $690:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dellarte_homage_music_link.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... _link.html[/url]",17465,"BBCode","2010-02-28 08:07:39"
17466,2282,"Hey I am reading an old post about your lr baggs setup. I was wondering if you drilled a hole for the soundjack (around the end pin area) or does it hang outside the sound hole?",17466,"BBCode","2010-02-28 20:14:10"
17467,4,"Hi Michael!\
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How are you? Are you still interested in selling your recent JP Favino? I have someone who is looking to buy! Let me know.\
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All the best\,\
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Ted\
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PS: How is the Jacques working out for you?",16851,"BBCode","2010-02-28 21:47:40"
17468,766,"Hi Bob\,\
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Thanks for getting back to me. We'll definitely be playing gypsy-style\, here's a recent video:  [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiD1pncOwf0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiD1pncOwf0[/url]\
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All of the links you sent sound great. We'd definitely want the Cedar guitars that Adrian and Matthew chose. Their tone is outrageous! Ian commented that the second guitar that Adrien played (the one without fret-markers which Matthew handed to him) sounded particularly great\, and I enjoyed both of them equally. The recent youtube videos of Adrien playing at The Green Mill sounded tremendous also. Is he playing one of the guitars from the \"choosing\" video? Also\, are these a larger body size than the Selmer copy?\
\
As for finish and aesthetics\, I think that the Cedar guitars in the \"choosing\" video would be exactly what we would want. We would like to have Bigtone pickups and fret-markers (with a 10th fret dot instead of a 9th fret dot) installed.\
\
On another note I read that Micheal Horowitz is your dealer. Is it ok to buy our guitars directly through you\, or do we need to buy the guitars through Djangobooks.com?\
\
By the way I'd still like to send you a CD if you can give me a mailing address. \
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All the best\,\
Jason Cook\
321-591-8251",17459,"BBCode","2010-02-28 22:48:59"
17469,1275,"I did both ways. First with the wire hanging out then using an end pin.  If you dont want to drill a hole for the endpin i guess thats where the 1st option is better\, otherwise its less hassle just to use the end pin. Just remember to secure the wire internally so it doesn't flop around inside\, but also leave a few inches free at the end so you can disconnect the pickup more easily.",17469,"BBCode","2010-03-01 03:07:40"
17470,589,"Ciao\, \
sono passato da Carbone Sabato scorso e mi pare di capire che hai preso una D hole. Come ti trovi?  Io ne ho provato un paio e mi sembra che stiano una spanna sopra le altre a quella fascia di prezzo (hanno delle tavole esagerate e anche i particolari sono curatissimi\, tipo il feltrino sulla tailpiece...)\
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Saluti\
Franco",17470,"BBCode","2010-03-01 05:25:30"
17471,1931,"si si l'ho presa...anzi grazie per il consiglio.\
devo dire che confrontata con le dunlop non è a livello\, ma la nomade l'avrei presa al massimo per cento\, cento cinquanta euro in più (saranno anche gusti\, poi mi sembra di capire che il mio orecchio predilige le buche a D); costa il doppio ma non è così ecclatante. delle altre dunlop si può dire solo bene\, ma mentre il mio istinto diceva\"dai!!!! senti che suono!!!\" il mio cervello ha pensato che 2200 euro sono piu del quadruplo\, ma la chitarra non suona quattro volte meglio\, così intanto mi accontento\, ci ragiono e tra qualche anno ricomincerò a girare in cerca di qualcosa di  veramente buono. grazie di nuovo e buona giornata.",17470,"BBCode","2010-03-01 06:21:19"
17472,589,"Hai fatto bene anche perchè qualche occasione sull'usato salta sempre fuori se uno gli sta dietro (io la mia Dupont MD50E\, appartenuta a Romane e completamente custom l'ho pagata 1300 euro!)\
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Saluti!",17470,"BBCode","2010-03-01 06:50:49"
17473,2553,"Hey!\
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Sorry it's taken me so long to respond\, school has been taxing. I really want to try and get to the jam one of these days\, and it should certainly be a possibility after spring break or so. We'll talk.\
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Cheers!\
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Mark",17464,"BBCode","2010-03-01 07:53:49"
17474,2271,"[quote=\"Mark_P\"]Hey!\
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Sorry it's taken me so long to respond\, school has been taxing. I really want to try and get to the jam one of these days\, and it should certainly be a possibility after spring break or so. We'll talk.\
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Cheers!\
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Mark[/quote]\
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OK Mark. Check this out:\
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL6dy1J_dxU[/youtube]\
It is Allan Holdsworth.",17464,"BBCode","2010-03-01 09:23:10"
17475,1380,"I got the check.  Thanks!\
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I began recording\, just fooling around. It gave me a glimpse of the Busato that wasn't available. It's amazing but I'd never heard that before. Smooth and lush in a way I'd never heard anywhere.\
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Makes me wonder what else I'm missing? Listening to a guitar on your lap isn't telling even half the story (for me at least)\, but after 40 years of playing I'd have never guessed. \
\
The other thing I learned is that the D-500 that I'd modified to require a 25mm tall bridge is a much better beast than the stock guitar. Plays havoc with the bracing\, but lost most of the mush.\
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Jeff Moore",17475,"BBCode","2010-03-01 15:09:41"
17476,9,"Hi Jeff\,\
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Busatos are pretty amazing....this one I just got in is super balanced and fat! \
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/busato-oval-hole-grand-modele-2.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ele-2.html[/url]\
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Good to hear you were able to improve the sound of the D-500!\
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-Michael",17476,"BBCode","2010-03-01 15:12:51"
17477,45,"I noticed in your old 2009 ad for the accordian that you were located in Ontario Canada. I was wondering if you were in Toronto?\
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I host a weekly jam. \
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Send me an email at:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",17477,"BBCode","2010-03-01 17:44:46"
17478,2082,"Hi Wayne\,\
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I am just outside of Milton. \
I play a chromatic accordion the same make as to Marcel Loeffleur from France.\
If you listen to some of the French accordion players such as Francois Parisi\, Marcel\, Ludovic you will have an idea of the sound\, ofcourse  i am not that caliber!\
Let me know when and where you meet for the music jam and i will try to bring my accordion along for the gig.\
Denny.",17478,"BBCode","2010-03-02 05:38:36"
17479,45,"We jam every tues night 8:30-12:00 at Dominion on Queen\, 500 Queen St East (East of Parliment).\
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Food/drinks for the jammers is half price.\
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Fabrice Sicco frequently plays. Do you know him? He has several button accordians including one that was used by Jean Claude Laudat on all the Alma Sinti albums.\
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We're big Jo Privat fans and play some of his songs from Manouche Party.\
\
cheers\
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PS Send me a private email so I can put you on the email list.",17478,"BBCode","2010-03-02 07:25:14"
17480,1201,"Hi Paul\,\
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This is Andy\, the hammered dulcimer friend of Alphonse's here in Chicago.\
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I have been meaning to get in touch with you about jamming for a few months\, and finally today checked in here to look you up\, and found your post about selling stuff due to health concerns. \
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I'm sorry that we won't get a chance to jam\, but more importantly I wish you all the best in terms of your health and a speedy recovery. Perhaps we will still cross paths at some point. \
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peace\,\
-Andy",16232,"BBCode","2010-03-02 10:42:37"
17481,1679,"Hi Frater\, You have probably already seen it but just in case:\
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260562226826&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... SS:US:1123[/url]\
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Are you going to Django in June in Northampton\, MA?  I am thinking about going this time.\
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Take care and\
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Best\,\
PS How is the Eimers?",17481,"BBCode","2010-03-03 04:41:29"
17482,647,"Hi\, I have no idea if Shelley would want to get involved. Our relationship was professional\, she made me two guitars. As for thr shipping \, I'll check the cost. The guitar would be shipped inside it's custom made Calton case and won't be harmed in shipping\, but I will insure it none the less. I've done alot of bussiness with Michael Horowitz through the years and am pretty certain he would vouch for me. Any questions\, please call me. I will check with Shelley.    -jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-03-03 07:12:54"
17483,2082,"Hi Wayne\,\
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Thanks for the invite!\
I will try to come out in the next few weeks to hear you play.\
Also\, I would like to meet Fabrice hopefully and trade accordions!\
What tunes do you normally play?\
Denny.",17478,"BBCode","2010-03-03 10:54:43"
17484,1063,"Hello Bob\,\
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I don't know if you're aware of it\, but evey once in a while your guitars start interesting topics on Manoucheries. They're tough with most of the Asian made guitars and a lot of the best hand made as well. Luckily you only get praised.\
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Even in English\, you might want promote yourself and describe what kind of guitars you build\, and why you're knowledgeable about it :\
[url=http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18163]http://www.manoucheries.com/phpBB2/view ... hp?t=18163[/url]\
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Just thought you should know this.\
Best regards\,\
- Stephan",17484,"BBCode","2010-03-03 11:51:47"
17485,766,"",14068,"BBCode","2010-03-03 15:54:12"
17486,252,"Long overdue note\, but... here' 'tis.\
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Oh\, and I'd be honored to get a CD - thank you.\
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Bob Holo\
34 Churchill Downs\
Lake Oswego\, OR\
97035\
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Michael is my dealer here - I make sure he gets guitars but I do sell direct to artists. I just wind up getting overwhelmed with the \"custom handmade luthier\" sales model as I just don't understand it or have enough time to do it. Michael saves my peace of mind by selling my guitars on his site and I'm eternally grateful to him for that because it means that I can just go out to the shop and do what I do best and when I finish them he can sell them. I have a guy in Europe who does the same thing. Bottom line\, a person gets good at doing something by doing it a lot and refining it... he uses woods & parts because they are consistently good and work well together for sound\, playability\, functionality because the instrument is a tool that needs to perform. I just don't think the \"custom\" people consider that they're asking the luthier to do something different but equally well as opposed to asking him to do something he has gotten good at. I suppose if the guitar is an indulgence that's probably fine\, but if it's a tool to be gigged... at any rate\, enough of my soapbox ;-)\
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Bottom line - yes\, cedars with 10 dots for gigging/touring musicians... can do; would be happy to.\
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The one you mentioned went to a musician in France - I know that guitar well. I haven't talked with him about whether it's OK to identify him\, but I do have a couple of vids of people playing one like it.\
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Here are a couple of vids of people playing my own guitar - an early and somewhat ugly prototype for the model - but acoustically it's a good representation of the model.\
Adrien playing some slow jazz acoustically\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPS3PvAV6EY&hd=1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPS3PvAV6EY&hd=1[/url]\
Stochelo playing a waltz acoustically\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf5uKFHef1k&hd=1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf5uKFHef1k&hd=1[/url]\
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And here are a couple of vids of people playing that same model\, but the other way I make it (almost identical - a little rounder in the midrange to facilitate more modern tunes that these guys are starting to do... like Tutu & Jazz Impressions & Four on Six etc... but again - nearly identical and no two guitars sound alike - but you may hear slight differences)\
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Rocky - a little in the beginning - but more playing after the interview\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-I1SSmvmGE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-I1SSmvmGE[/url]\
Sebastien - playing some cool old stuff\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCgE9E-rJPk&hd=1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCgE9E-rJPk&hd=1[/url]\
Rocky playing some uptempo GJ (this is a different guitar than the one in the interview - this is his guitar\, the inverview guitar belongs to Mathieu Chatelain who had just come from a gig and loaned it to Rocky for the Interview)\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD1Ds3Jp7kE&hd=1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD1Ds3Jp7kE&hd=1[/url]\
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There is no price difference between the two - they're nearly identical - soundboard shaved a little different; that's all. The guitars are $3\,500 - with a case - Bigtones are whatever Dupont charges for them. I think that's about it.\
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-Bob",17463,"BBCode","2010-03-03 17:31:44"
17487,2393,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks for your fast response. I really appreciate that you are willing to send out another copy of the cd.\
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My address is:\
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Harry Edwards\
65 Olinda Grove\
Mount Nelson\, 7007\,\
Tasmania\,\
Australia.\
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Also\, commendations again on a wonderful book; learning these pieces has enabled me to start working as a solo instrumental performer in the gypsy jazz style\,\
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regards\
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Harry",17487,"BBCode","2010-03-03 20:43:25"
17488,9,"Hi Harry\,\
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Where did you get the book? I have no record of you ordering it.\
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-Michael",17488,"BBCode","2010-03-03 20:54:27"
17489,2393,"The book was purchased from 'Crossroad Guitars' in Australia",17487,"BBCode","2010-03-04 00:21:17"
17490,1531,"Hey Rick\, \
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It arrived yesterday\, thanks a bunch. I watched it with my not so excited girlfriend last night\, loved it\, ace. The only thing she had to say was when the Ferrets are playing Mt St Genevieve\, she looked up from her laptop and said \"So that's the speed it should go at then is it?\"... Humbling\, indeed.  \
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Thanks\, also for the bonus CD\, i liked that too. Just one question\, track 2 i know as Dolores\, from the Romane book/album\, Impair & Valses\, but you call it Valse de Tchan Tchou\, i presume after Paul \"Tchan Tchou\" Vidal\, the composer\, but why not call it Dolores? Also i may add\, the first Valse i learned from that book\, it just jumped out at me\, screaming play me.  I think it's wonderful. \
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Thanks again\,\
Gary",17357,"BBCode","2010-03-04 04:17:43"
17491,126,"Hi Dennis\,\
I'm visiting Montreal with my tango band and a bunch of dancers March 12\,13\,14. Are there any musical scenes I might want to check out; to include\, but not limited to jamming? I emailed Wayne also. This is my first  visit to Montreal; my friends go all the time  but are mostly hooked into the tango scene.\
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Mike",17491,"BBCode","2010-03-04 05:41:37"
17492,346,"Hello Gary\,\
I'm so glad you got the DVD/CDs!\
Yes\, Django's Legacy is a classic\, although I've burned out many a girlfriend on that video! (yeah\, I'm sure it was the video..)\
In any case\, I'm sure it will bring you many years of enjoyment.\
I'm also glad you liked the cd.\
Well\, the Delores/Valse de Tchan Tchou story......\
Yes\, at first we called it Delores and then it morphed into \"Mulva\" after that classic episode of Seinfeld\, but when we were in the studio\, the engineer didn't understand either name so I told him to call it Valse de Tchan Tchou for the time being and it stuck.\
Don't worry though\, we still call it \"Mulva\".\
On to other things....\
Are you still planning on Samois?\
Have you heard anything on Petit Barbeau being closed this year?\
And how do I go about reserving a camping spot?\
Do you know of someone to email to do so?\
And lastly (for now\, anyway)\,\
what are the amenities like there (showers\, toilets etc..)\
I'm bringing my girlfriend so these things are important to her ;)\
Well\, I've gone on far too long\, but thank you in advance for any help/advise you can offer concerning Samois (we booked our flight on monday\, so it's official!!).\
Talk soon and take care\,\
Rick",17357,"BBCode","2010-03-04 08:23:55"
17493,589,"Hi Doc\,\
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Thanks\, I had missed that. It's another guitar from George Gruhn's shop\, perhaps another Romane's token. Mine is older and a bit different: my sides are sunburst too and the tuners I have are the same that Dupont used  to mount when he was a one man band (till the late 90s) and this is a bit strange because my guitar is a 2001. The neck is also thinner than usual: all in all  it really looks like a custom job for someone who had specific requests.\
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The Eimers is a very nice surprise: I removed the 011 set\, put a 010 and\, alàs\, the guitar started to sing even in the high frequencies. Those 011 were really choking the instrument! Plus I discovered that this Eimers really HATES warm rooms. It tends to get dry very very quick: when it happens it starts to lose brightness almost instantly. Anyway\, I'v been playing it constantly in the last weeks (not a big sacrifice admittedly!) and the sound has already dramatically opened up. Again\, this is a loud guitar but not a cannon... yet it has one of the nicest Selmer tone I 've experienced  so far.\
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A presto\
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Franco\
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P.S.\
I live in Italy so I doubt I'm gonna make it to Django in June!",17481,"BBCode","2010-03-04 13:28:26"
17494,3,"hey there!\
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great\, let me know when you come\, we'll jam or something. here's my email address <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and my phone number 514-998-7618\
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Some of my students get together on thursdays to jam\, i'll be sure to give them your contact\
\
D",17494,"BBCode","2010-03-04 15:32:56"
17495,766,"Hey Ben\,\
\
How are you doing man? What's you're email address? \
\
Jason",17495,"BBCode","2010-03-04 20:49:34"
17496,278,"Hello Matthew\,\
\
Sure\, you'd be welcome to stop by and try the guitar. It's looking like Saturday morning or afternoon would be convenient for me. Please send an email or call to let me know if this would work for you.\
I'm in Park Slope\, near 5th Ave & 8th Street. \
\
Regards\,\
\
Tom\
Cell: 212-203-9551\
\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39227#p39227]Subject: FS:[New Price]Dell’Arte Minor Swing w/PaloEscrito back&sides[/url]\
\
[quote=\"SomeDude\"]Hey Tom\, \
I'm in BK myself and would love to swing by and try out your axe. Maybe this weekend?\
Let me know\, thanks.\
-Matthew[/quote]",17496,"BBCode","2010-03-05 08:50:00"
17497,1675,"Awesome\, let me just figure out what my schedule is going to look like tomorrow\, probably early afternoon would be best. I guess I'll either email you later tonight or just give a call in the morning and we can figure out what works best. Thanks\,\
Matthew",17497,"BBCode","2010-03-05 12:56:47"
17498,766,"Hi Bob\,\
\
This is Ian writing at the moment. Jason and I have both been in on the recent correspondence\, although Jason has been doing all of the typing on this end. He's off camping at the moment\, so the duties have fallen to me  :wink: \
\
Anyhow\, thanks for the note back. We can certainly appreciate your \"soapbox\" thoughts. More than anything else\, Jason and I are looking for guitars that sound amazing and play themselves so-to-speak. Needless to say\, we genuinely are interested in what materials\, etc. \"work best\" for you. \
\
Out of this last batch of videos you have sent our way\, we both are partial to the videos of Stochelo and Adrien playing your guitar. We seem to both favor the more traditional sound...\
\
$3500 plus bigtone sounds totally reasonable. Any idea on time frame to build these? What do you need from us to get things started?\
\
 Also\, I think it's worth mentioning\, Jason and I are selling two Favino's that never see any action these days\, with the intent of raising some cash for these new guitars... and to be honest\, we both could use the extra cash to pay some bills as well! Anyhow\, we've spoken to Horowitz about them. We're currently listing them in the classifieds on Djangobooks (among other places) for a few more days. If they don't sell\, we plan to ship them off to Michael. He mentioned reducing his commission from 20% to 10% if we buy guitars through him. We did mention to him\, interest in you. Regardless of whether we end up buying directly through you or through Michael\, our priority and I mean this with all sincerity\, is not to offend or step on anyone's toes. We just want to be up front and on the table about it all. Of course saving money on commissions sounds great\, but if it ultimately ends up taking money out of your pocket\, then we aren't interested. ...and who knows\, the guitars may sell in the classifieds! Regardless\, we did initiate conversation with you about these guitars before we ever mentioned anything to Michael about it. Anyhow\, please feel free to share your thoughts\, etc.\
\
...and by the way\, a CD is on it's way  :wink: \
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-ian (& Jason)",17459,"BBCode","2010-03-05 18:39:11"
17499,1124,"hey mate\, thanks for the comment! Did you  have any luck with the djangologists video? If so\, any chance I could get a copy off you? I downloaded the cd from itunes so NO movie with mine  :( \
\
Hope you are well\, where in Dub are you?",17499,"BBCode","2010-03-06 00:54:17"
17500,766,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Just wanted to let you know\, we received this message from Michael this morning that did a fine job of clearing up some questions marks for us.\
\
Michael wrote:\
\
&lt;Hi Ian\,\
I just spoke with Bob...sorry\, I didn't realize he had offered to build a couple of guitars for you. He pretty much never deals with the public directly so I didn't expect that. Anyway\, we agreed that you can buy Holo guitars directly from him if you'd like. But I won't be able to offer any special deal on selling the Favinos. If you buy the Holo's from me then of course we can do a 10% commission on the favinos. I will have a few guitars from Bob in about 2 months.\
Thanks!\
-Michael&gt;\
\
We really do hope we haven't made a misstep or strained anything with the two of you. That really isn't our intention. \
\
So\, if everything's cool\, with regards to the new guitars\, we'd love to continue dialoguing with you and go from there. For the time being\, we are just listing the Favino's ourselves and if and when we list them with Micheal\, we are happy to just keep that a completely separate issue. \
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-ian (& jason)",17459,"BBCode","2010-03-06 07:00:11"
17501,766,"Hi Bob\,\
\
Just wanted to let you know\, we received this message from Michael this morning that did a fine job of clearing up some questions marks for us.\
\
Michael wrote:\
\
&lt;Hi Ian\,\
I just spoke with Bob...sorry\, I didn't realize he had offered to build a couple of guitars for you. He pretty much never deals with the public directly so I didn't expect that. Anyway\, we agreed that you can buy Holo guitars directly from him if you'd like. But I won't be able to offer any special deal on selling the Favinos. If you buy the Holo's from me then of course we can do a 10% commission on the favinos. I will have a few guitars from Bob in about 2 months.\
Thanks!\
-Michael&gt;\
\
We really do hope we haven't made a misstep or strained anything with the two of you. That really isn't our intention.\
\
So\, if everything's cool\, with regards to the new guitars\, we'd love to continue dialoguing with you and go from there. For the time being\, we are just listing the Favino's ourselves and if and when we list them with Micheal\, we are happy to just keep that a completely separate issue.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-ian (& jason)",17459,"BBCode","2010-03-06 07:01:52"
17502,2173,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39110#p39110]Subject: PairaDunns[/url]\
\
Can you tell me a little more about the Classifieri? Who made it  - Michael Dunn?\
\
Thanks\
\
Greg",17502,"BBCode","2010-03-06 08:15:41"
17503,248,"j\,\
good\,\
my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
Cheers\,\
B.",17503,"BBCode","2010-03-06 21:06:24"
17504,2660,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38948#p38948]Subject: All of Me: Tune of the Month\, June '06[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Dave--\
\
Send me a PM with an e-mail addy. I think I can help you out.\
\
Michael[/quote]\
\
Hi Michael...I'm new to this forum and i also came here searching for an \"all of me\" transcription. I would greatly appreciate if you could send it to me via email... Also\, any other transcriptions would be very helpfull...i see that the dennis page does not work anymore and it contained many things i'd love to try to play...\
\
Thanks in advance!\
George Paschalidis\
Greece\
Europe\
\
My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gpaschalidis@gmail.com\">gpaschalidis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17504,"BBCode","2010-03-07 10:01:26"
17505,2643,"hello michael\,\
i m very interested to buy a saga gitane (255 or 250 m) but i m afraid about the modality of shipping to france.....\
\
do you give your guitars to very serious transporters??\,(tnt\, ups for example\,i dont think us postal works in france...) and \,even if i buy the model wich is sold with a softcase\,i think there is something very hard around the case to protect it very well??\
\
and at last\,is there an assurance existing between djangobooks and the transporter if there is a damage at the moment of the shipping\,when i am in the obligation to verify the guitar inside the box???\
\
thanks for all++++\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39106#p39106]Subject: etude 3 from reverie fapy lafertin[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]Hi...the book is for sale right here:\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/unaccompanied_django.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... jango.html[/url]\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael[/quote]",17505,"BBCode","2010-03-08 05:00:36"
17506,1852,"Hi Greg\
\
Yes Michael made this guitar a couple of years ago.  It is made in the style of classical guitars and has no truss rod in the neck.  It is a very light and responsive instrument.  I am in Orlando at the moment so I can't give you bout measurements as the instrument is at home.\
\
The scale is 650mm on the treble side and 660 on the bass side which necessitates the fan frets. Spruce top\, Engleman I think (have to look on the spec sheet to be sure) with cocobolo back and sides and a spanish cedar neck.\
\
Neck finish is oiled the rest is a water borne lacquer.  \
\
It has a very rich\, full  and balanced tone.  I use Thomastic-Infeld Classic S strings which seem to suit this instrument wonderfully well.  Hope this is what you were looking for\
\
Best  Jay",17506,"BBCode","2010-03-08 06:40:03"
17507,9,"Hi...we have shipped hundreds of guitars to Europe. We have never had a problem...we pack it well and ship it via USPS. It is insured so don't worry about damage.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",17507,"BBCode","2010-03-08 06:53:55"
17508,628,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#p38819]Subject: Miller tuners for sale![/url]\
\
[quote=\"twangman\"]Anyone?  :)[/quote]\
\
Hi Twangman\,\
are you still selling your miller tuners?",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-08 08:26:55"
17509,2268,"Hi Drolling\,\
\
I have a quick question for you. I saw on a post that you have the Gypsy Jazz Songbook and Play Along CD Volume2 with Minor Swing\, Dark Eyes Djanolology and Sweet Ga Brown that Robin Nolan put out a few years back. I was wondering if you be interested in selling it or if I could buy a copy off of you? If not\, no big deal.\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17509,"BBCode","2010-03-08 10:09:57"
17510,2268,"Hi\,\
\
I have a quick question for you. I saw on a post that you have the Gypsy Jazz Songbook and Play Along CD Volume2 with Minor Swing\, Dark Eyes Djanolology and Sweet Ga Brown that Robin Nolan put out a few years back. I was wondering if you be interested in selling it or if I could buy a copy off of you? If not\, no big deal.\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17510,"BBCode","2010-03-08 10:10:44"
17511,2173,"So you're using classical strings. Are you using a pick? How does gypsy jazz sound on it?\
\
Thanks\
\
Greg",17502,"BBCode","2010-03-08 13:27:52"
17512,2584,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39279#p39279]Subject: Genuine Django Signatures from 1947 for Sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Teddy Dupont\"]Please pm me if you are interested.[/quote]\
\
You bet I'd be interested!  How interested will depend of course on how much.  Also\, is there any documentation as to their authenticity?\
\
Thanks\,\
Jon",17512,"BBCode","2010-03-08 13:33:48"
17513,942,"Hi\,\
\
Yes\, they are still available! :)",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-08 13:57:41"
17514,226,"Hello Jon\,\
\
There is no specific price for them. It is very much what someone is prepared to pay. All I can say as a guide is that he sold a Django signature he got at the Cambridge Theatre concert in London in 1938 for £500 some years ago. There have been clearly fake Django signatures on ebay for $36\,000!!!\
\
I have scanned copies of them and I am sure from what I have seen and the background information I know of that they are genuine. I will be seeing them in person at the weekend. This is a private sale. No dealers are involved.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",17514,"BBCode","2010-03-08 15:07:00"
17515,229,"Hello Holmes!\
\
sorry I can't help you with Robin's book\, as I gave it away some time ago when i was paring down my stuff for a big move\
\
best of luck\,\
david",17509,"BBCode","2010-03-08 15:13:15"
17516,2584,"Let me know what you think after you see them\, and if I can see the full scans that would be great too.  So it looks like the range of prices is somewhere between 500 pounds and $36\,000.  That narrows it down!\
\
Thanks\,\
Jon",17512,"BBCode","2010-03-08 16:51:35"
17517,1713,"Hello\,\
I noticed this post and later saw the guitar on ebay.  If it doesn't sell on ebay\, I was wondering if you are open to a lower offer.  Good luck and thanks\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",17517,"BBCode","2010-03-09 03:01:24"
17518,944,"Send me an email at; <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ejpugliese@aol.com\">ejpugliese@aol.com</a><!-- e --> after Thursday.\
I can't go much lower\, 1247.00 plus shipping.  This is a 3k plus box",17518,"BBCode","2010-03-09 03:46:54"
17519,2643,"hello michael\,\
\
i am interested by the dg 250 m but i need precisions because i don t understand very fine all the words:\
on this page\,the dg 250 m sold for 735 dollars is given with a \"hard shell case\"\,isn it???i understand it s a case but what sort of case??? something enough strong or only in nylon????\
\
[url=http://www.shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Saga-Gitane-Guitars]http://www.shoppingcart.djangobooks.com ... ne-Guitars[/url]\
\
and i dont know what means \"free domestic shipping\"\,can you explain me???\
\
at last\,when i ll pay on the https with my visa card\,is it my bank who translate dollars into euros??\
\
thanks a lot+++",17505,"BBCode","2010-03-09 04:53:14"
17520,1124,"Wht sort of money are they Teddy? I'd love one",17520,"BBCode","2010-03-09 05:21:39"
17521,1124,"Hey Mario!\
I downloaded the album from Itunes as I do not have a credit card and had to use an itunes voucher-this unfortunatly means that I have not been able to download the movie-is there any way you can send me a copy ?\
It is easily the cd of the year by the way\, 'in a sentimental mood' is a masterpiece. 8)",17521,"BBCode","2010-03-09 05:31:44"
17522,1523,"Hi there\,\
thanks !\
Spread the word\, then !!\
\
here's the movie : [url=http://www.therosenbergtrio.com/moovpreview/Djangologists%20The%20Movie.avi]http://www.therosenbergtrio.com/moovpre ... 0Movie.avi[/url]\
\
enjoy...",17521,"BBCode","2010-03-09 05:34:56"
17523,1124,"thats brilliant mate\, thanks so much-thats getting watched tonight for sure\, I will spread the pord BIG TIME!",17521,"BBCode","2010-03-09 05:37:43"
17525,1124,"HI ROGER\
\
I WILL CHAT TO THE 'MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS' TONIGHT AND GET BACK TO YOU\, ITS MY BIRTHDAY SOON SO i SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPLURGE A BIT??",17520,"BBCode","2010-03-09 05:43:30"
17526,2435,"Rimm\,\
\
How are you man. To tell you the truth I wasn't over bothered with getting the Djangologists album\, was too busy with Les Doigts de la Homme\, Selmer 607 and Francis Moerman.\
\
If you PM SuperMarioMaccaferri get him to post it to a file sending site like yousendit.com\, that way you should get it no hassle.\
\
I'm living in Rathmines but working in Ballymun\, so I can be seen cycling all over the city. \
\
I have over a 100 gypsy jazz albums in mp3 format that your more than welcome to. Could meet for a pint talk gypsy jazz and you can take your pick.\
\
You still doing the Thursday gig with Fin? And are Locoswing playing anywhere? Like to catch you's live.\
\
Take it easy man\,\
\
\
Dave",16911,"BBCode","2010-03-09 05:48:50"
17527,1124,"whats your number mate\, I'll give you a buzz",17499,"BBCode","2010-03-09 06:01:50"
17528,2435,"Dave 0861564781",16911,"BBCode","2010-03-09 06:05:42"
17529,9,"the guitar ships with this case\, which is the best one:\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/golden_gate_case.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... _case.html[/url]\
\
Shipping is $150 to France.\
\
Your bank will convert the amount to Euros.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",17507,"BBCode","2010-03-09 06:34:55"
17530,628,"Hi Nicke\, \
\
Well I'm definitely interested in buying your MIller tuners and the good news is I do Paypal :).\
\
Are you still okay for 120 € with shipment included for Europe? \
\
I live in France and my e-mail adress is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tchavolo1@voila.fr\">tchavolo1@voila.fr</a><!-- e -->",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-09 06:59:30"
17531,2643,"ok \,michael\,i known it s the end of the night on seattle(!) but i finalize my\
think to order correctly:\
\
the gitane dg 250 M and the golden gate deluxe gypsy guitar case (can we have the brown model like this:\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/golden_gate_leather.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ather.html[/url]\
or is it only the black in the package?)   are sold togheter for 735 dollars \,ok?\
\
and with the shipping to france\,150 dollars \,so totally 885 dollars ;isn t it???\
\
thank you for all+++",17505,"BBCode","2010-03-09 07:52:51"
17532,9,"Yes\, I can ship with the brown case.\
\
The total is $888.\
\
thanks!\
\
'm",17507,"BBCode","2010-03-09 07:57:15"
17533,2643,"hi michael\,\
\
i just found this dg 270 andy mackenzie:\
[url=http://www.guitare60.fr/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=3051724]http://www.guitare60.fr/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=3051724[/url]\
\
and i m surprised to found it in europe..\
\
you have understand that i was fixing on colour of dg 250 m and his sound as it s said by john jorgenson\,but a few words about this dg 270\,same colour and typic gipsy head:\
\
you will have it on catalog?\
\
i think the price could be more than dg 250 m and without the case?\
\
thanks+++",17505,"BBCode","2010-03-09 11:09:26"
17534,9,"yes\, we can send it with the brown case. Total is $888\
\
'm",17507,"BBCode","2010-03-09 11:12:35"
17535,2643,"it s the same price for each other\,and with the case??\
\
where is the page on djangobooks to appreciate the definition of the dg 270 ??\
and to order it eventually??\
\
you think they are the same about the level and the gypsy sound??\
\
sorry for all my question\,but it not a little acqisition and i want to be sure about all...\
\
thanks++",17505,"BBCode","2010-03-09 11:35:23"
17536,766,"Hey Man\,\
\
How have you been? Are you still playing allot? Are you playing you're seven-string these days? I wanna come to NY for some jamming some day\, but I never have the time or money. Are you still at the wine shop?\
\
I asked for you're email because my brother is selling his awesome Favino and I thought I would let you know. If you can think of any NY players that are in the market for a great 12 fret D-hole Favino\, could you spread the word for me? Heres a link and some info/video of the guitar:  \
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7623]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7623[/url]\
\
Hope to see you soon\,\
Jason Cook\
321-591-8251\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:emailjasoncook@gmail.com\">emailjasoncook@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.cooktrio.com]www.cooktrio.com[/url]\
\
P.S. Would you like a copy of our new CD? If you do\, shoot me you're mailing address and I'll throw one in the mail\, you can use it as a coaster.",17495,"BBCode","2010-03-09 15:52:16"
17537,248,"Jason\,\
Great guitar!\
I'd love a copy of the cd- I;ll use it to steal all y'alls hip shit!!\
B.\
258 7th ave\, \
brooklyn\, NY\,\
11215\
\
yes\, still playing- will be putting up some vids\, and hoping to do a record this summer . . . .",17503,"BBCode","2010-03-09 19:45:47"
17539,38,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
if you check out the mdc-60 that's sold\, that's the one I got. \
\
It's a beautiful guitar and I really like the sound.  It took some getting use to but after a couple of days the guitar settled down and it sounds really good.  The action is pretty quick\, great rhythm guitar and very balanced.  It's my first dupont and I still think I would have liked the oval hole better\, but we'll see.\
\
hope things are going well\, where out west do you live?  i have a student that is probably going to Arizona State....I'm still looking at a job in Boise and might be teaching in Telluride this summer.  And right now\, I'm also applying for a position in North Carolina.  will keep you posted\,\
David",12316,"BBCode","2010-03-09 21:43:38"
17541,2643,"hi michael\,\
\
sorry to disturb you aagain but i m afraid to have not all understand about your last answer;and i want to finalize my decision and order in afew days so\
i need to know if the andy mackenzie is available on your site\,your last response seemed to be yes and at the same price with gypsy case (735 dollars + 153 dollars shipping france:888 dollars us)but i don t found them on the site...\
\
could you please tell me about this??\
\
ps i think this guitar is easy to play as the dg 250 wich is knew to have a slim \"manche\"(soory i don t remenber the translate:!!)do you think so???\
thanks a lot++",17541,"BBCode","2010-03-10 00:10:36"
17542,1124,"hey buddy\, you still have the cantina band theme /chart???",17542,"BBCode","2010-03-10 04:59:00"
17543,2663,"Dear Mr.Bob Holo   \
I am an amateur gypsy jazz guitar\, living in Japan. I am very interested in your fabrication\, \"Selmer Style Guitar\". Last year\, I listened to the guitar of Mathieu Chatelain in Paris. I love this sound of this guitar!   \
Could you accept one order from Japan?  \
Could you give me informations of its specs in detail and price ?  \
Best regards\
\
HIRANO\, Toru \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hiranotoru@hotmail.com\">hiranotoru@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17543,"BBCode","2010-03-10 06:30:48"
17544,9,"yes\, everything is correct.",17507,"BBCode","2010-03-10 06:53:12"
17549,252,"You have guitars to play in the meantime\, right? I set the pitch in a couple nice cedar soundboards last night. They'll need to stabilize for a month or so before I can begin... better that way... if they're air dried for a couple decades but then baked and allowed to come back to a lower stable water content before building. Both were glass-flat before & after and very little pitch came out so they must have been fairly old to begin with. Early on I bought the wood supplies of a few luthiers and violin makers who had passed away - god only knows how long they had the wood or how old it was when they bought it but they weren't young men. At any rate - the finish process takes about a month too\, so we're talking 2 months + build time which itself can be a month or two. You probably already know this but it's just a heads up.",17463,"BBCode","2010-03-10 10:46:11"
17550,252,"Hirano San\,\
\
Thank you very much. I don't sell directly\, but I sell through Djangobooks and I know that Michael does ship to Japan\, so it is possible that way.\
\
Mathieu is a wonderful player and a good friend. I only get to hear him play once or twice each year but it is a treat each time.\
\
-Bob Holo",17550,"BBCode","2010-03-10 11:10:03"
17551,766,"Hi Bob\,\
\
-Can I have you're phone number so we can talk briefly? Here is my number if you prefer to call me when it's convenient for you: (321) 591-8251\
\
-After watching all of you're videos\, we ABSOLUTELY prefer the Modern model to the Stochelo/authentic model. Ian and I both think that the Matthie Chatelain guitar is the best sounding gypsy guitar around. The video of Rocky playing it in the interview is astounding!\
\
Two of the \"Matthie Chatelian\" model is exactly what we are wanting to get. I HOPE I CAN CATCH YOU BEFORE YOU DO THE WORK ON THE GUITARS SO WE CAN ORDER THE MODERN MODEL.\
\
I think a short phone conversation would finish everything up and allow us to leave you alone to do what you do best. I could even wire you money for one of the guitars immediately\, or whatever you require from us.\
\
And yes we have guitars to play until then and if three-four months is what you need to make two of these\, then we'll be patiently waiting with big smiles on our faces.\
\
All the best\,\
Jason",17459,"BBCode","2010-03-10 11:10:30"
17552,942,"Hey! \
\
Yes\, € 120 including shipping is still ok! :) \
\
My PayPal address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nickewiden@gmail.com\">nickewiden@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you transfer the money and send me your shipping address\, I will send them to you well packed as soon as the transaction is done.\
\
Best regards\,\
Niklas Widén",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-10 13:23:42"
17554,628,"Hi Niklas\,\
\
Great then!  :) \
\
Before doing this\, can you please give me details about the kind of shipment you propose and from which country it will be sent?\
\
Bye\,\
Michel",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-10 14:36:07"
17555,942,"Hello again!\
\
I will send the tuners in their original box\, with some protective packing material in a well padded envelope with registered airmail from Sweden. \
\
Regards\,\
Niklas W",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-10 14:51:01"
17557,2054,"Do you still have the Clarus I? I may be interested.\
Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:galloc76@yahoo.com\">galloc76@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Chris",17557,"BBCode","2010-03-10 16:47:56"
17559,2535,"Hi\, we are having dinner tonight with my wife's colleague and her husband is a bureaucrat with Customs Canada.  I can ask him some questions about shipping this guitar and what could best be done.  This might alleviate some of the concerns that I have. \
\
I'll get in touch with you soon\,\
\
Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-03-11 11:16:57"
17560,252,"OK - no problem. Nuevo-school it is. It'll be a while before I get going on them anyway so no worries. I'll give you a call when I surface. Don't sweat it till then.\
\
Though really - the two are a whole lot closer in sound than Youtube videos would indicate. In the Rocky vid it's a television camera with a boom mic that probably cost more than my car recording in a brick cafe with a rounded ceiling... darned near acoustically perfect live environment and so a fairly good representation of the instrument. \
\
Also the Stochelo vid guitar was strung with 10s whereas Mathieu plays 11s... and Stochelo uses a thinner pick than Mathieu... not sure if Rocky borrowed it for that spot... and probably the biggest difference is player technique. Stochelo's hand is much more percussive than Rocky's.\
\
But nonetheless there is a little difference.",17463,"BBCode","2010-03-11 15:41:43"
17561,628,"Great Niklas\, thank you !\
\
See you on Paypal :-)\
\
Regards\
\
Michel",17508,"BBCode","2010-03-11 15:54:41"
17562,1737,"Hi Josh\,\
\
Hope you don't mind me bothering you again.  I'm still struggling with the setup of my VRB.  I'm waiting for my new Shopis\, once that arrives I may ship the VRB off to you\, I'm just a little nervous about shipping it.  I'm actually flying to Seattle in two weeks but the thoughts  of flying with it also make me nervous.  My question is I'd like to remove the bigtone thats there to make it easier to swap bridges etc..  How easy is it to remove the big tone?  I took the nuts off the end pin jack this evening but the jack still felt snug and I did not want to damage it.  Thoughts?\
\
Ian",16977,"BBCode","2010-03-11 18:40:59"
17563,766,"Thanks for writing back. Yeah all the models sound great. That is a HUGE luring factor for you as a luthier. We can't find a sound clip that sounds even remotely bad. Many makers seem to have such a large variance in their instruments.\
\
The Nuevo-school cedar guitars in all the clips have that great lower mid warmth/fullness. I've just recently realized that I work so hard on my guitars to bring that out when sometimes it isn't really there to much to begin with. In the end thats what lead me to sell my bright sounding JP Favino.\
\
Anyway\, yeah man no sweating. Call me anytime\, no rush. I'll leave you alone so you can get back to practicing your art :-).\
\
Jason",17459,"BBCode","2010-03-11 19:48:24"
17564,1406,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=21876#p21876]Subject: Theme from Jeeves and Wooster?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"HCW\"]I have a transcription for this if you're interested?[/quote]\
\
If you still have this I'd be very interested in a copy\, please!\
\
You can e-mail me on <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jonathan_waller@nfumutual.co.uk\">jonathan_waller@nfumutual.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
JMW",17564,"BBCode","2010-03-12 06:14:36"
17566,131,"Mark\, \
\
Yeah\, I'm diggin' mine.  The sound is the best!  I'm using mostly with a clip on mic which works very well\, feed back is not too much of a problem.   When I really need volume\, I can crank up the bigtone and plug in direct without a pre.    \
\
I bought the amp (eBay) and RE NY8ER non-combo cab (from Michael Horowitz) separately and find portability is fine that way.   The amp weighs about 5 lbs and carries nicely in the included shoulder bag.   The cab is 20 lbs.  Altogether much easier to carry than my Unico (and so much better sounding).   Not to mention the other gear I don't need like preamp\, extra cables\, etc.   \
\
The other nice thing about them being separate is I can set the speaker cabinet right in front of me pointing out to reduce mic feedback and the amp on top facing me for easy control.   And on top of all\, a nice flat spot for charts if needed\, no more music stand.   \
\
Very simple\, clean\, light weight\, great sounding rig.   \
\
And I must say\, the reason I bought this rig is because of the endorsements of players like yourself who keep insisting this is the way to go.   Glad I listened.   Thanks!\
\
CB",17566,"BBCode","2010-03-12 08:08:15"
17567,95,"It's no bother at all. I love passing on information. It's how we learn. \
\
I made a tool for installing bigtones that makes it much easier. It's basically a 1/4\" male jack soldered to a coat hanger thickness copper rod bent so I can fish the 1/4\" female output jack thru the sound hole. \
\
To remove the bigtone:\
• Build the tool\
• Remove the strap button from the jack\
• Plug the tool into the jack\
• Remove the nut and washer (slide them over the tool. I just let them hang)\
• Push the jack up thru the sound hole\
• Remover it from the tool (try not to let the inner washers slide down the tool)\
• Clip or unsolder the wires from the output jack\
• Plug the jack back onto the tool and pull it back in\
• Replace the outer wash\, nut and strap button\
\
Now you can pull that bridge out pulling the wire thru the small hole under the bridge. Do this slow and if you have unsoldered rather then clipped the wire from the jack make very sure that there is not a glob of solder at the end of the wire to pull out your grain/finish when it comes thru that little wire hole. I clip mine for this very reason. it only shortens the wire by less then 1/4 \". Leaves plenty for future installations.\
\
I would love to work on your guitar if you do decide to ship it or bring it when you come to Seattle. I live in Tacoma so if you did bring it we would have to plan a meeting point in the middle to make the pass off... Unless I can find a reason to party in Seattle for an evening! It's been a while.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",16987,"BBCode","2010-03-12 18:36:59"
17568,2268,"Hi\,\
\
Do you still have the Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks Volume 1 (w/play along CD) for sale ?    hahahaha Am I too late?! I'm looking for a copy!\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17568,"BBCode","2010-03-12 19:37:15"
17569,2268,"hey Sockeye\,\
\
I was going through old posts looking for Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks Volume 1\, the one thats out of print. I was curious as to whether you ever found one and would like to sell me a copy?\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17569,"BBCode","2010-03-12 19:39:28"
17570,2268,"Hi\, Do you still have these books? I am looking for the Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks Volume 1.\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17570,"BBCode","2010-03-12 19:41:07"
17571,1104,"I wanted to make sure you saw my reply.    Thanks for the consideration\, \
but I am not ready to purchase.",17571,"BBCode","2010-03-13 19:40:09"
17572,1124,"bonjorno Mario\
Just wondering is there a problem with the link as it does not seem to load on my windows player.. hope all is good over there 8)",17521,"BBCode","2010-03-14 04:38:11"
17573,1523,"Hey\,\
Sorry bout the issue\, I cant really deal with  it since I have a Mac and not a PC\
I always advice people to watch it  with VLC player\, it's free and plays ALL formats audio  or video... Mac or PC\
\
get it  at  videolan.org\
\
cheers !",17521,"BBCode","2010-03-14 06:41:33"
17575,2268,"Hey Jack\,\
\
Quick Question; I'm looking for the head to September song! I'm a fan of Nolan but the Nolan books I have don't cover the tune. I've found the chords and I can work those out myself but can't seem to find the melody on the internet. Any help would be appreciated. Its an awesome ballad and next in my progression. 8 months and going strong. I love gypsy jazz!!!!!\
\
Thanks\, Holmes\
\
p.s. From all of us novices\, thanks for all the time that you put into this site. It has made all the difference!",17575,"BBCode","2010-03-14 08:37:53"
17576,1124,"thanks man\, think that should work\
\
all the best\
Rimm",17521,"BBCode","2010-03-14 08:58:39"
17577,1852,"Hi Greg\
\
Just back from Orlando.  I used to use a pick on the classiferri as Michael and I call it.  Once Michael finished the  Ufox I pick with it and use the other with fingers.  Both sound best with a blue cip 60 pick.  Still working on string selection with ufox as is still very new.  It was finished on Django's 100th b'day Jan 23 2010 \
\
When I pick the classiferri it has a  very full rich tone and if played hard it is very loud but doesn't break up.  Chording is very full and is not ideally suited for a typical GJ rhythm sound.\
\
I have had a number of players tell me they think both these instruments are among the best sounding guitars they have heard.  A jamming buddy who used to love his Favino now thinks he wants fuller more responsive and balanced guitar.  I know I am a very lucky guy.\
\
Jay",17506,"BBCode","2010-03-14 10:39:01"
17578,118,"Hi there\,\
\
Try this one--I don't recall what key Robin plays it in\, so you may need to transpose one or the other...\
\
best\,\
Jack",17575,"BBCode","2010-03-14 14:48:03"
17580,2268,"Thanks Jack.\
\
Darn it I can't read that sheet music notation ... only TAB! Thats next in my journey\, must be able to read sheet music. Might you know of a resource that might help with that one? If not\, thanks again\, I appreciate it.",17575,"BBCode","2010-03-14 20:11:12"
17581,1380,"I've got five Cigano-Gitanes. 3 of 5 got a hump this winter though I humidified pretty well. The dupont got one to\, to be fair. I had it refretted for a mere $450. Ouch.\
It plays so well now compared to when I got it or when I dressed the frets myself a year ago. I think there's no alternative to at least dressing the frets if its your \"playing\" and practicing guitar. I practice a lot and just physically couldn't bear it without good action. \
\
By the way\
I live in Minneapolis. Dry heat all the long winter.",17581,"BBCode","2010-03-14 20:19:12"
17582,118,"Sorry\, I don't remember seeing it in tab\, but it's probably out there somewhere!  Check some straight jazz sites too\, as it's sure to show up on some of those.\
\
Good luck!\
Jack",17575,"BBCode","2010-03-14 21:19:58"
17585,1737,"I may be interested. How much? and where are you located?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",17585,"BBCode","2010-03-15 06:04:33"
17586,1737,"Thanks alot Josh.\
\
That helps alot. I wish you were closer..  Getting this guitar out west seems risky at this point. I am reluctant to fly with it and shipping seems just as bad.  But we'll see how desperate I get... I'm wondering if the bigtone is not radiused enough. As its from Dupont\, I would expect it to match their guitars but this may not be the case... Seems thats its the D and G string which are always causing trouble.\
\
best\,\
\
Ian",16977,"BBCode","2010-03-15 06:08:56"
17587,2670,"[b][color=#008040]$800[/color]\
  I'm in Philadelphia.\
\
                          Affa[/b]",17587,"BBCode","2010-03-15 06:34:10"
17588,457,"Sorry\, but this book is long gone.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
[quote=\"Holmes\"]Hi\,\
\
Do you still have the Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Licks Volume 1 (w/play along CD) for sale ?    hahahaha Am I too late?! I'm looking for a copy!\
\
Thanks\, Holmes[/quote]",17568,"BBCode","2010-03-15 07:32:38"
17589,280,"Hi Dave\,\
\
Many thanks for your email concerning a transcription of Django's solo from \"Moonglow\".\
\
Firstly\, are you by any chance [u]the[/u] David Williams of \"Djangos Hand\" fame? Your christian name\, Swansea location and logo all match up. If so\, we've communicated before re your research\, and the subsequent BMJ article and my view of it's potential suitability for a BBC radio programme.\
\
Turning to \"Moonglow\"\, unfortunately I still haven't come across a transcription of Django's solo\, nor have I the musical ear\, talent\, and probably most importantly\, resilience to work it out for myself. However\, I do now have some transcription software that ought to make it easier for me to have a go.\
\
As you say\, perhaps we could attempt it between us\, but if so\, I make no promises as to my abilities.\
\
Best regards\,\
Stuart\
Brewood\,\
Staffordshire\
\
Hi Stuart\
\
I love \"Moonglow\" too...beautiful melody and beautifully embellished by Django...\
\
I was starting to work on a transcription of it\, and came across your posting 5 years late !...\
\
Did you ever manage to find a transcription/transcribe it yourself?\
\
If not\, and you're still interested in this piece\, I'd be happy to share what I've managed to do so far.\
Maybe we can get it done between us and post to the forum for everyone to download?\
\
Drop me a PM if you're interested.\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave\
Swansea\, UK[/quote]",17589,"BBCode","2010-03-15 07:47:00"
17590,2435,"Send me your real email address\
\
send it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davek16982@gmail.com\">davek16982@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17499,"BBCode","2010-03-15 08:04:49"
17592,1828,"Hi Stuart\
\
Sorry - didn't recognise you!\
\
&gt;&gt;Firstly\, are you by any chance the David Williams of \"Djangos Hand\" fame? \
- Guilty as charged m'lud.... Don't know if I mentioned; I've put the lecture on YouTube now (just stick \"Django's Hand\" into the YouTube search engine...) \
\
&gt;&gt;nor have I the musical ear\, talent\, and probably most importantly\, resilience to work it out for myself. However\, I do now have some transcription software that ought to make it easier for me to have a go.\
- I'm sure you're being modest about your abilities... \
- Let's give it a go and see what we come up with...\
\
I've been using \"Transcribe!\" for a few years now\, and it is an absolutely brilliant bit of software.\
\
I use \"Guitar Pro\" for notation & playback\, so I can check what I've transcribed sounds correct.\
Do you have this software too? \
If so\, this will make sending / editing each others efforts much easier.\
\
I can get most of the notes and am 90% certain that I'm using the correct fretboard positions\, based on a knowledge of Django's fingering abilities and favourite licks... What I tend to struggle with is notation for the timing. Sight reading/writing  conventional music notation was never my strong point; and Django's syncopated rhythms can be a pig to transcribe anyway.\
\
It might take me a week or so before I get a chance to put my first attempt down on (manuscript) paper - so please bear with me.\
\
You can contact me directly at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davedonuts@hotmail.com\">davedonuts@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",17589,"BBCode","2010-03-15 09:03:22"
17594,2515,"Hello.  I'd be interested in the guitar if you're still selling it.  Sorry for not responding sooner; been juggling too many bills and wanted to make sure I could swing the bucks before going further.  If it's still available\, could you let me know if there are any issues with the instrument and please send me some pics at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nunezmen@yahoo.com\">nunezmen@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->? \
\
Thanks.",17075,"BBCode","2010-03-15 10:35:56"
17596,2660,"Καλησπέρα...\
Είμαι νέος τελείως στο στιλ και χαίρομαι που βρήκα έναν Έλληνα που παίζει κι' αυτός GJ. \
Γιώργος\
Αθήνα",17596,"BBCode","2010-03-15 14:20:55"
17598,1124,"Hey Stephen\, hope all well and you have a great day tmw-just to let you know that I am playing with Fintan from the HCOD in a few weeks on the boat that is moored down at the Point Depot-I think a few heads from here are going\, red blues who is really called Dave and some others. Bring your box if you are free and have a jam!  Let you know more detaills as they arise- hope you are free.\
\
Neal",17598,"BBCode","2010-03-16 08:04:04"
17599,1124,"Hope all good over there\, should be over for Samois again so may get to the club..No actually I will deffo be there! heres our new wee site\
[url=http://www.locoswing.ie]http://www.locoswing.ie[/url]\
\
there should be a few tunes on youtube\, best regrads as always\
Neal",17599,"BBCode","2010-03-16 09:00:08"
17600,773,"Hi Neal\,\
\
Cheers & happy Pats day to you too. \
\
I'd love to go to the gig\, i haven't seen the HCOD in a few years and it would be nice to meet yourselves and see some good music. Let me know when you hear the dates etc. \
\
Thanks\, Steven",17598,"BBCode","2010-03-16 09:19:34"
17601,1737,"Hey\, I'm still interested.. 800 is a little high though.  any idea what shipping would be to toronto\, Canada?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",17585,"BBCode","2010-03-16 10:10:05"
17602,1027,"Hi Patrick\,\
\
first\, sorry for my late response. I was absent in the forum for some time.\
You identified my old Django-style guitar as a Wil Etienne. Thanks a lot for this information! You are right\, it´s really heavy  :lol:  I used it the last years as a rhythm guitar\, and it served me quite well.  Did you have some information on it´s history? Previous owners etc.? Did you know if the luthier is still living? I can´t find anything about him on the internet.\
\
As I want to sell the guitar now\, what do you think it´s worth?\
\
Thanks again and best regards\,\
Wolfi\
\
P.S. you can contact me directly under whenkes (at) kabelmail (dot) de",17602,"BBCode","2010-03-16 11:22:05"
17603,2675,"Hi there\, i was looking in a topic about the song 'Mystery Pacific' and i see that you have the tab for the intro?? i was figuring out the solo but i was looking for that intro\, so i would be really glad if you can send me that tab\, ive seen it nowhere else  :) \
tnx\
greetings. Marcel",17603,"BBCode","2010-03-17 06:10:11"
17604,1380,"First impressions from me are not worth much.\
I stayed up for hours and played the Holo.\
My anxiety diminished. It's quite different from anything else I've got\, and the critique of it I gave to you over the phone kinda crumbled.\
I'm gonna keep it\, knowing that guitars grow on me and that my first impression doesn't shed much lasting insight. \
After the call\, I was happily shredding away on it till early morning.\
\
Jeff",17604,"BBCode","2010-03-17 07:35:25"
17605,9,"[quote=\"emmet ray\"]it s the same price for each other\,and with the case??[/quote]\
\
Sorry\, I don't understand. The guitar come with a case. \
\
\
\
[quote]where is the page on djangobooks to appreciate the definition of the dg 270 ??\
and to order it eventually??\
[/quote]\
\
That model is not a production model...they only made a few of them. I think they had some problems with those...",17507,"BBCode","2010-03-17 08:21:46"
17606,9,"Hi Jeff....glad you like it! It's definitely the best thing you can get under $4K\, so I don't think you could do better without spending a lot more $.\
\
Enjoy!\
\
-Michael",17606,"BBCode","2010-03-17 08:24:17"
17607,1931,"si si...potrei essere interessato...prima però devo sentire come suoni.\
non ho mica tempo da perdere io! :mrgreen:  :D",17607,"BBCode","2010-03-17 09:05:34"
17609,293,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thanks for writing.  I suppose that I don't really want to sell my Dupont and I don't really need the money that badly to give up the commission and the cost of shipping to you.  I know you could sell it in a heartbeat!  It is the best sounding Dupont I've ever heard (I've played more than a dozen) including three Vielle Reserves and it is in pristine condition with upgraded Miller tuners put on by Rodrigo.  It is also the lightest and loudest guitar I've ever heard.  I guess I just don't see the upside to selling it.  \
\
Best\,\
\
Charlie",16774,"BBCode","2010-03-17 17:13:33"
17611,381,"Hi Marcel\,\
\
man\, Mystery Pacific is a crazy song for anyone to learn. And that intro is so killer-cool! Unfortunately\, I don't have the tab anymore. I committed the opening to memory some time ago and no longer have the sheet music.\
\
I know this book has it though:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/complete_django.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... jango.html[/url]\
\
Sorry I can't be of much more help. Best of luck.\
\
sincerely\,\
Carlos",17603,"BBCode","2010-03-17 21:46:51"
17613,9,"yes\, got it. Please remind when you want the charge to go through\, thanks!",17613,"BBCode","2010-03-18 09:00:35"
17615,9,"ok\, remind me or just order online. thanks!",17613,"BBCode","2010-03-18 09:24:27"
17616,1124,"I don't suppose you have a copy of the live stream gig knocking around by any chance? I totally messed up my timing this end and set my alarm for the middle of the night fom what I can remember..AND any more on your appearance in Samois this year? \
all the best\
Neal",17616,"BBCode","2010-03-19 04:53:54"
17617,707,"Hey Neal - It's up on my blog\
\
 [url=http://www.gypsyjazzblog.com]www.gypsyjazzblog.com[/url]\
\
 all the best matey!\
\
 robin\
\
ps. better to use nolanrobin@hotmail  to get to me - cheers",17616,"BBCode","2010-03-19 05:00:06"
17618,302,"Hi Bob  - \
              REF: LESTOCK  electric 5 string Mandola/Mandolin\
\
              Do you know someone in your area that is familiar with Paul Lestock's luthier work concerning Mandolins/Mandolas?  A player I've jammed with in West Puget Sound has a 5 string Mandolin/Mandola electric on loan from Paul whom I think he met at one of the recent Bluegrass festivals.  He plays gigs and  likes it alot but may not buy it since he has a good electric and an acoustic mandolin already and TWO KIDS to raise!  Any body you know with a phone number or email I can ask a few questions?\
              Cheers\,  Rocky",17618,"BBCode","2010-03-19 20:39:40"
17620,2683,"Hi\
\
I read that you have transcription for jeeves and wooster theme. I would like to have a copy too. Could you send it to my email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:paataa@luukku.com\">paataa@luukku.com</a><!-- e -->?\
\
Thank you in advance",17620,"BBCode","2010-03-21 11:35:41"
17621,647,"When your ready to move forward just give me a phone call.\
Best\, Jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-03-21 14:49:28"
17622,58,"Hi:\
\
I have a US-made Dell'Arte Hommage oval hole I'm thinking of selling\, if you're intereisted. It's all-original\,  and in near-mint condition with near-mint quality case\, for $1900 plus shipping. If you're interested let me know. \
\
Charlie",17622,"BBCode","2010-03-21 19:31:56"
17623,2671,"Hi Charlie\, thanks for getting to me and your offer\, I have a lot of irons in the fire right now.....but your offer does put a new spin on things and do want to get back to you  asap....I would love to see some photos. Its late and Best regards David    :D",17623,"BBCode","2010-03-21 21:26:22"
17624,58,"Hi David:\
\
I'll send you some pics in the AM. What's your email? Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:charlie.ayers@yahoo.com\">charlie.ayers@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Charlie",17622,"BBCode","2010-03-21 21:43:54"
17625,2671,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davezepeda@yahoo.com\">davezepeda@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",17623,"BBCode","2010-03-22 05:24:12"
17626,1431,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I'm wondering if you are able to make/interested in making a new bridge for a manouche latcho drom.  The current one leaves the action too low for my taste.  Is this something you do?  If so\, how much does it cost?  What measurements would I need to get to you?\
\
Thanks!",17626,"BBCode","2010-03-22 10:45:42"
17627,58,"Hi David:\
\
I sent those pics earlier. Please let me know if they didn't come through.\
\
Charlie",17622,"BBCode","2010-03-22 16:08:09"
17628,95,"I don't do bridges unless I have the guitar any more. Too much guess work. You can shim the bridge your self. It's easy and can save you some cash. If you have thin wood that is the best but in the mean time if you don't have wood you can use credit card shims. It's not bad to do this any way to see how high you want to go before you make the wood ones. A credit card is about 1mm thick so you get a very good idea of how mush you want to jack your action up. Let me know if I can give you any more info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",17628,"BBCode","2010-03-22 16:16:14"
17629,1431,"Dear Josh\,\
\
Thanks for the reply.  I'm currently shimming the bridge up with a 1.14 mm dunlop pick and a thin one on the other side to keep the bridge from digging into the top of the guitar.  Would you say that's the best bet for the time being?\
\
Thanks again!",17626,"BBCode","2010-03-22 16:39:34"
17630,259,"I am still ready to try going through some tunes and compare guitars.    \
\
\
 David Bieling\
  386 6023   10  AM   or 6:30 best",17630,"BBCode","2010-03-22 18:05:21"
17631,480,"Hi Jack\,\
\
My name is Lex -- I'm new to Santa Cruz\, and I'm looking for other Djangophiles in the area\, trying to determine if there are any jamming opportunities around. I'm from Boston\, via Northampton\, MA\, and I actually got your name from Jack Brown of Northampton -- I think you both moderate a forum or something? Anyways\, if you happen to know of any Gypsy jazz happenings in the area\, I would be much obliged. \
\
Best\,\
Lex Olsen",17631,"BBCode","2010-03-23 00:55:54"
17632,40,"Hey Dave! Yeah man lets do it! I work a ton so it might be kind of difficult schedule let me see what my next few weeks look like and I will get with you. usually sundays are my only days off\, but I occasionally have a saturdays off. Which would really be ideal for me. Let me see whats up and I will get with you. I am intrested to hear how your rig sounds with your mod.",17630,"BBCode","2010-03-23 05:24:46"
17633,48,"Hi Lex\,\
\
MontereyJacques\, here. \
\
Thanks for your message and\, more importantly\, welcome to the area!\
\
Jack Brown is one of the topic moderators on Michael Horowitz's website\, and he's a contributor on my website\, [url=http://www.djangology.net]http://www.djangology.net[/url]. \
\
Bill Ruskin\, up in Santa Cruz\, hosts a monthly jam. The last one was held last week.\
\
My bandmate\, Marc\, and I\, occasionally hold busking sessions in downtown Santa Cruz when the weather gets warmer. So\, this will be happening more frequently as Summer approaches and people hit the streets.\
\
Contact me through regular e-mail\, and I can forward you their e-mail addresses. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:montereyjacques@gmail.com\">montereyjacques@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \, or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:montereyjacques@djangology.net\">montereyjacques@djangology.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
I RARELY use the forums\, and almost never use the message system on the forum\, so the best way to contact me is through traditional e-mail.\
\
My band\, Hot Club Pacific\, has a regular gig at Soif Restaurant in Downtown Santa Cruz on Monday nights\, and were playing the Crow's Nest on the Wharf tomorrow night. I hope to see you there. \
\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Jack\
[url=http://www.djangolgy.net]http://www.djangolgy.net[/url]\
[url=http://www.cannonballjackson.com]http://www.cannonballjackson.com[/url]\
[url=http://www.hotclubpacific.com]http://www.hotclubpacific.com[/url]",17633,"BBCode","2010-03-23 08:36:12"
17634,2671,"looking like I'm gonna pull trigger on that guitar. I guess after I pay\, you give me a little grace period on that\, nothing extensive\, I know what I like pretty quick\, sometimes immediately. I would probably prefer credit card if thats works for you. Talk to you later after work\, I am currently on Lunch. thanks again for your patience.",17623,"BBCode","2010-03-23 11:04:56"
17635,58,"Hi David:\
\
That sounds great. Yes\, I'd give you a 48 hr approval period. If you decide against it just send it back in the same condition and I'll return your funds. Credit card would be great if you want to cover those paypal charges (I think they're 3% - I'll check). An alternative would be to send me a cashier's check; they can be overnight shipped for about $15 I think - that would save you the credit card fee. Shipping by UPS ground\, insured\, would probably be around $60\, I think.\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",17622,"BBCode","2010-03-23 11:18:53"
17636,2462,"I'll take one of the picks. I can paypal the money to you if you like.\
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cheers\, Steve in Chilliwack",17636,"BBCode","2010-03-23 13:06:09"
17637,1852,"Hi Steve\
\
AS soon as they arrive (next week) I will let you know.\
\
Can you please confirm you play right handed.\
\
Jay",17637,"BBCode","2010-03-23 13:27:49"
17638,2462,":)  Hi\, Thanks for the response. \
\
I do indeed play right-handed. Nice that you're setting this up.\
\
Oh\, my email address is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:headofoak@gmail.com\">headofoak@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
cheers\, Steve Gorby",17636,"BBCode","2010-03-23 14:42:22"
17640,3,"i use dunlop 1.5 mm or 2.0mm (the green gator ones )... the material of the  gator picks don't get caught in the strings like some of the other dunlop picks do...\
\
I dont know if i'll be at dfnw\, it depends on nick lehr! but i'll be playing in vancouver this sunday\
\
cheers\
D",17640,"BBCode","2010-03-23 15:51:06"
17641,95,"If you are happy with the tone and the action is good then don't mess with it.\
\
\
Cheers\,\
J'",17628,"BBCode","2010-03-23 17:47:08"
17642,1313,"Hi. Could you send me pictures please: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jonnoenygaard@gmail.com\">jonnoenygaard@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39476#p39476]Subject: Early 50's Di Mauro Boogie Woogie[/url]\
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[quote=\"twangman\"]I'm going to sell my early 1950s Di Mauro\, model Boogie Woogie. It's a 12 fret D-hole and is in fantastic condition. All original except new fretboard and frets\, plays like new. The top has never been cracked and still has a nice arch\, as has the back. \
\
I want 1100 euros for it. I live in Sweden and can ship it anywhere in Europe for about 30-40 €. I can send photos of the guitar.\
\
nickewiden (at) gmail.com\
\
\
/Nicke[/quote]",17642,"BBCode","2010-03-23 19:38:29"
17644,58,"Hi:\
\
I saw your posts about the Hommage. I have an oval hole Hommage for sale\, in near-mint condition\, for $1900. It's all original with a near-mint quality case\, and is San Diego built. If you have any interest let me know and I can send you some pics.\
\
Charlie\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Charlie.ayers@yahoo.com\">Charlie.ayers@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",17644,"BBCode","2010-03-24 08:33:37"
17645,1852,"Hi \
Phone Matthew Goins at 865 803 9442 and ask him if you can piggy back on my order (Jay Jennings) but have your two TP1R-80 picks made left handed and shipped to you directly.  Hopefully once in the CNC mill it is simple to do a lefty version.\
\
Jay\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39583#p39583]Subject: Ultimate Gypsy Pick[/url]\
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[quote=\"pinkgary\"]Great work. I'll take two when they come left-handed. Been wanted one of them for ages\, nice picks\, shame i'm a lefty (again).[/quote]",17645,"BBCode","2010-03-24 10:03:04"
17646,1865,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
Possibly interested. Please send pics to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andmer@gmail.com\">andmer@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.",17646,"BBCode","2010-03-24 10:47:08"
17647,1981,"hi charlie\,\,\,id like to see some pictures\,thanks for your mail\,\,cheers thomas",17647,"BBCode","2010-03-24 11:57:34"
17648,58,"Hi Thomas:\
\
What's your email?\
\
Charlie",17648,"BBCode","2010-03-24 12:37:39"
17649,2535,"Hi Jeff\, I phoned Mike Horowitz and he vouched for you.\
\
I have been humming and hawing about the guitar and that is why I have not answered right away.\
\
I also have had a couple of unexpected expenses occur which influence my decision somewhat.\
\
In any event\, if you are willing to take 3200 we have a deal.\
\
I would have it sent to a store in Orville Washington and pick it up from there.  Shipping to there should be minimal.  Please see link\
[url=http://bettasservices.com/Page_1.html]http://bettasservices.com/Page_1.html[/url]\
\
I would pay you with a couple of bankdrafts.  I know this would take a bit more time but this is both inexpensive and convenient.\
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And could you please email me at my work email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca\">peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca</a><!-- e -->\
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Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-03-24 15:38:42"
17650,1531,"Hi Rick\,\
\
 Sorry i haven't replied sooner\, but i've been waiting for confirmation\, and Petit Barbeau is closed this year!! So the only other camp-site is Samoreau\, which i've not been to\, so i can't comment on the facilities\, just bring some shade with you 'cos there are no trees there\, (like there are at Petit Barbeau)\, and the sun can be relentless (if we're lucky). As for booking\, the only way is over the phone\, so find a friend who speaks french\, and ask them nicely to phone and book for you. That's what i do.\
\
Anything else\, just ask\,\
Cheers\,\
Gary",17357,"BBCode","2010-03-24 17:57:19"
17651,1981,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:klarion5@hotmail.com\">klarion5@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17647,"BBCode","2010-03-25 00:11:26"
17653,58,"I've sent those; please let me know if you didn't get them (or if you have questions).\
\
Charlie",17644,"BBCode","2010-03-25 06:11:07"
17654,2100,"I'd be willing to tradeIntroduction to Gypsy Jazz Guitar: John Jorgenson (Book/CD/DVD Set) and Intermediate Gypsy Jazz Guitar with John Jorgenson (Book/CD/DVD Set)\
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these two.\
\
\"Django Reinhardt and the Gypsies\" by Cruickshank\
Robin Nolan's Gypsy Jazz Songbook 1\
\
If you don't want to trade\, how much would you take fo the Nolan book/cd?\
\
Thanks\,",17654,"BBCode","2010-03-25 08:43:38"
17655,1006,"hey  jazzaferri\,  i would be interested in a couple of the bluechip picks.\
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chubby",17655,"BBCode","2010-03-25 15:18:42"
17656,1124,"Morning Michael \
\
You can go ahead and put that dvd through for me if possible\, I have found a stash of strings so no need for them at the minute.\
Many thanks\
\
Neal :D",17656,"BBCode","2010-03-26 02:34:25"
17657,1981,"hi charlie\,\,i havent recived any pics yet\,\,sorry but i look forward to gettin some\,\,\,regards thomas\,\,btw\,is there a pickup installed in the guitar ???",17647,"BBCode","2010-03-26 03:06:28"
17658,1833,"kalispera.pou meneis? thes na paixoume kamia mera? to tilefono mou einai 6947704439.\
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Dimitris :)",17658,"BBCode","2010-03-26 03:14:55"
17659,2268,"Hey man\,\
\
I'm not looking to acquire those books but I'd sell the Nolan book. 30?\
... or what other kinna gypsy stuff do you have? PDF's are all good\, cds\, any good mixes\, throw some stuff on a memory stick and send  it my way. Lets just trade!\
I really don't have many good gypsy albums other than ALL of Django's stuff! haha",17659,"BBCode","2010-03-26 06:06:53"
17660,2100,"Well\, I'll take the Nolan book/cd.  Where are you located?  I'm in Mission\, KS USA. Of if you're into it\, I can make you a great Gypsy Mix CD.  I've got a pretty good collection.  I'm open to whatever.",17654,"BBCode","2010-03-26 08:00:16"
17661,9,"Ni Neal\,\
\
Sorry\, I wasn't able to get the card to work. I think people have successfully used electron cards in the past but I couldn't make it work.\
\
Give paypal a try\, that should work.\
\
-Michael",17613,"BBCode","2010-03-26 08:24:53"
17662,1124,"No bother Michael\, I will get onto it.",17656,"BBCode","2010-03-26 09:07:09"
17663,2268,"Cool that sounds great. Why don't you throw some awesome albums onto a little flash drive and send it my way. I'll send ya the book w/cd. Just to be clear we're talking about this book .. [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/nolan_1.html?source=googlebase]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... googlebase[/url]\
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Whats your address?\
\
I'm at 1423 Gen. Pershing\
New Orleans\, LA 70115",17659,"BBCode","2010-03-26 09:39:18"
17664,2100,"Yep\, that's the one.  I'll get one together and send it your way this weekend.\
Who do I address it to?\
\
\
Phil Guerra\
5712 Reeds Rd.\
Mission\, KS 66202",17654,"BBCode","2010-03-26 12:41:48"
17665,2268,"Cool man I'll send ya the book on Monday!\
\
My name's Courtney Holmes.\
\
Thanks dude",17659,"BBCode","2010-03-26 13:59:24"
17666,2268,"Hey Phil\,\
\
\
Also\, with the tunes\, can you make sure that they are all mp3. I gotta MAC and it can't upload FLAC files or any other kind.\
\
Thanks!\
\
I'll send it out on Monday.\
\
-Courtney",17659,"BBCode","2010-03-27 05:53:44"
17667,2100,"Yep\, will do.",17654,"BBCode","2010-03-27 12:03:17"
17668,647,"Hi\, Im glad you have found a suitable way to handle the shipping\, but your offer of $3200. is not going to work. Im afraid $3600. is really as low as I'm willing to go. Since we began talking about this \, I've sold my Dupont and am no longer in any hurry to sell my Park. If I put a new ad up for it on this forum it will be at a higher price than 3600. Remember\, this guitar and case set me back $6000 just a few years ago and is a steal at $3600.  -jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-03-27 12:22:14"
17669,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39591#p39591]Subject: Waltz request[/url]\
\
[quote=\"rimm\"]Does anyone out there have a good chart for Violin for Montagne Ste Genevieve? Many thanks[/quote]\
\
Hey rimm\,\
\
Are you looking for s specific chart\, or the sandard music sheet as guitar players play it will do ?\
Please let me know\,\
-JG",17669,"BBCode","2010-03-29 14:17:52"
17670,1124,"Thanks for that mate\, I am looking for the sheet music for the melody\, its way out of my league but our fiddle player can wrap his hands round waltzs pretty well.. \
CHEERS JOLI!",17669,"BBCode","2010-03-30 02:30:01"
17671,1063,"It's easier that it sounds.\
I can send you the music sheet if you like\, but I'm gonna need an email address.\
Best\,\
-JG",17669,"BBCode","2010-03-30 06:30:16"
17672,1124,"hey mate\, you can use <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:neal.wright@buyandsell.ie\">neal.wright@buyandsell.ie</a><!-- e -->\
\
thank you sooo much for this. \
many many thanks",17669,"BBCode","2010-03-30 06:57:41"
17674,954,"Greetings Charlie:\
\
I am not an owner of expensive gypsy guitars\, but I have very good ears\, and if money were not an issue\, I'd buy Rodrigo's guitars. In my opinion\, they are very dry\, very loud\, but with better bass and better anything else than any other gypsy guitars I've heard or played\, including Shelly Park\, and 2 of Ted Gottsegens Favinos\, and a few Duponts that I've tried at guitar shows.\
\
My lead guitar player thinks the same. His guitars are beautifully made\, very resonant\, they feel alive. I think he could charge 25 to 30 percent more than he does.\
\
Rodrigo is such a personable guy\, that I suggest you find his shop's phone number and call him. I found him to be very straight forward\, and honest\
\
Heretic",17674,"BBCode","2010-03-30 12:47:34"
17675,45,"Constantine:\
\
Not sure if you emailed me earlier about my Tues night Toronto jams?\
\
We are on tonight March 30 from 8:30 to 12:00ish at:\
\
Dominion on Queen \
500 Queen Street East\
Toronto\, Ontario\
\
[url=http://www.dominiononqueen.com]http://www.dominiononqueen.com[/url]\
\
Half price food and drinks for players. If you get there early and want food let the bartender know you're playing and that you want to be put on the bar tab to qualify for half price.\
\
Can you send me a private email address so I can put you on the iist and contact you easier?\
\
cheers\
Wayne Nakamura\
416 755 4955\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",17675,"BBCode","2010-03-30 12:57:27"
17676,1275,"yes \, got it thanks Wayne.  Bummer about Tuesday but have a great show tonight.  You can always reach me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Dean",17676,"BBCode","2010-03-30 13:41:46"
17678,58,"Hi Frater:\
\
Have you played some Shopis instruments?\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",17678,"BBCode","2010-03-30 15:14:32"
17680,293,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
Two completely different animals.  Rodrigo's guitar was amazing\, as you can tell from Ben's review... He has Duponts\, a Holo and a Shelley Park (which he sold) and he said that he only plays the Shopis now.  I sold it because I bought a fairly expensive Jacques Favino and then we hit a little bit of a tight spot economically.  I had three guitars and had to get some cash flow.  It was a painful experience having to sell Rodrigo's guitar and I thought I was going to have to sell my Dupont but I didn't get any offers for a while and now I don't need the cash!  I couldn't honestly choose which one I like better.  I put them both for sale at the same time and his sold first.  Shopis is a Favino body and the Dupont is a D-hole 14 fret Selmer hybrid.  The D-hole Shopis that sold recently to a guy in LA was the best one he ever made... absolutely awesome.  He is a master but he takes a while to make them.  \
\
In short... it's really difficult to compare a D-hole and a Favino style oval.  But Rodrigo's guitars are cannons.  You can hear the Tchavolo video sound and get a feeling for it... that was my guitar.  That was NOT my right hand.\
\
Warm regards\,\
\
 Charlie",16774,"BBCode","2010-03-30 15:45:36"
17682,293,"I've played two Selmer style guitars that Rodrigo made... both of which were bought by Samson and Dorado.  One of them was destroyed by the airline on the way back to France.  They were both amazing guitars... again\, the D-hole was phenomenal-- out of sight.   Super dry.  Loud. Incredible punch and every guitar he makes plays like butter.  The easiest action of any guitar I've ever played.  I can't imagine why Rodrigo started making Favino style guitars... that is until I played them.  He is a great great luthier.  The only downside is the wait.  They are rare instruments for sure.  The D-hole Favino he made was a commission from a guitar dealer in Brooklyn (retrofret.com) who marked the price up 30-40%.\
\
CM",16774,"BBCode","2010-03-30 16:59:44"
17684,1679,"Hi\, Would you be interested in selling your Robin Nolan Gypsy Jazz Songbook and Play Along CD Volume 1?  The son of a friend of mine is just getting into gypsy jazz and I have been asked to suggest appropriate learning material.  Robin Nolan's books immediately came to mind.  \
\
Thanks and\
\
Best\,\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39608#p39608]Subject: Trades![/url]\
\
[quote=\"Holmes\"]Hey guys\,\
\
I have ...\
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\"Gypsy Guitar\, The Secrets\" by Debarre\
\"Django Reinhardt and the Gypsies\" by Cruickshank\
Robin Nolan's Gypsy Jazz Songbook 1\
\
Anyone wanna trade?[/quote]",17684,"BBCode","2010-03-31 02:35:49"
17685,589,"No\, unfortunately. But from the clips I found on the Net they sound great and look beautiful. American Luthiers like Shopis and Holo are probably closer to the real thing than a lot of European makers at present...",17678,"BBCode","2010-03-31 05:00:15"
17686,346,"Hello Crooked Pinky\
I noticed a post earlier today in which you were selling your unwanted picks.\
Do you still have the Red Bears?\
If so\, I will gladly take both of them off your hands.\
I'm absolutely willing to buy them outright but I also have some Dugain acetate\
picks that you might be interested in trading.\
In any case if you still have them\, let me know.\
Cheers\,\
Rick",17686,"BBCode","2010-03-31 09:33:23"
17687,1393,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39573#p39573]Subject: Ultimate Gypsy Pick[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Hi All\
\
I have been talking to Matthew Goins at Blue Chip Machining about making a special GJ pick at .80 thou (approx. 2MM)\
\
He is willing to make them but the cost would be about $50 per pick.  I know this sounds expensive  however the cost of the material they are made from is brutally high.  He actually makes no money on the larger 60 thou picks due to the cost of the material.\
\
Advantages \
\
Least pick noise of any pick I have heard\
Stays in fingers really well (when clean)\
Doesn't seem to wear - I have well over 300 hours of hard picking on my .60 and it doesn't look any different except possibly not quite as glossy on the tip almost impossible to tell.\
\
Disadvantages\
\
It hurts if lost\
\
 My reason is that I still feel a bit of flex in the pick when I pick  fast and hard and I want to eliminate that small flex and put all the energy in the string.\
\
Check out the site  [url=http://shop.bluechippick.net/]http://shop.bluechippick.net/[/url]\
\
 :oops:   Well ... being an impatient kinda guy I have ordered enough of theses picks to have him make them.\
\
Sorry I forgot to add ... only available for right handed pickers at the moment\
\
They will come in the TP1R shape which is two pointier ends (very slightly more pointed than the single Wegen 2.5mm) and one rounded point (very slightly more rounded than a Wegen Trimus)\
\
If anyone wants to give one a try PM me.  I'm not making money on them and if they sell they will be come available from blue chip.  8)[/quote]",17687,"BBCode","2010-03-31 10:26:11"
17688,1393,"Hi\
\
I'm interested in getting one of the extra thick blue chip picks you have for sale. Please let me know how to proceed. If you'd prefer to use email I'm <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> . Sorry if this is a duplicate PM I'm not too used to this format.\
\
Thanks\
Sam Lewis",17688,"BBCode","2010-03-31 10:38:49"
17689,1571,"Hi there\,\
\
I still have the Red Bears - and the rest. I'm still keen to sell the whole lot as one package and as I said in the email I'll let the offer run until Sunday. However after that I'll be happy to dispose of the Red Bears on their own.\
\
I already have two Dugains\, one acetate and one horn\, and another 10 or so handmade picks. I don't really want to add to that so thanks for the offer to trade but I'd rather just sell off the Red Bears.\
\
I'll get back to you after Sunday\,\
\
cheers\
Alan",17689,"BBCode","2010-03-31 18:32:37"
17690,2535,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I am still a bit short on cash so how about I send you a $2000 bankdraft next week and send you the other 1600 (plus shipping) via paypal.  Or I can send you the $2000 now and then wait a couple of weeks for another paycheck and then send you the other 1600 towards the end of April.\
\
And can you please find out how much it costs to ship to Orville Washington.\
\
Can you also please send me your coordinates.\
\
And please contact me at my work email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca\">peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks and enjoy the Easter weekend\,\
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Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-04-01 11:18:12"
17692,3,"all the hype is true... rodrigo is a fantastic luthier and a fantastic guy!",17692,"BBCode","2010-04-01 21:55:57"
17693,2492,"HI Charlie\,\
I hope this works!  The Djangobooks forum is amazing but I always manage to screw it up....\
\
Anywho... My SHopis... hmmm what can I tell you... I am relatively new to Gypsy Jazz\, and have little experience with quality sel/mac guitars.  I've really only played D'ell Artes\, and the other cheeper models available at the local guitar stores here in LA.  SO I don't have experience with Duponts\, or AJLs\, or really anything expensive.  That made my decision all the more agonizing!  \
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I do however\, have a lot of experience with guitars in general. I actually helped a buddy of mine run his online guitar shop for a while\, and have spent tons of time with vintage gibsons\, martins\, collings\, Santa Cruz etc etc and I can tell you this\, my Shopis is one of my favorite guitars I've ever played!!!  Seriously\, this thing continues to freak me out every time I pick it up!  I mean even in ways a normal gypsy guitar maybe shouldn't?  Like finger picking!  Just clear and bell like.  I'm trying (and failing) to learn Improvisation #2 and it really just rings like a piano up top.  \
\
SO there's that... but we're not in this to finger pick!  The rhythm and lead on this thing are perfect.  I heard someone describe it as super dry\, with wet overtones... and I think that really nails it.  There's a thing it does when you rest stroke it just right\, I don't really know how to explain it\, but it's like a Karate chopping through a stack of wood!  If you watch the Tchavolo clip somewhere on the forum that Charlie Miller posted\, you can kinda hear what I'm talking about.  Granted most of it is his right hand\, but I'm telling you\, some of it is the Shopis!!!\
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SO I'd say get one. I'd enthusiastically say get one.  Rodrigo is really cool\, and I kinda feel like these are gonna be the kinda thing that are expensive now\, but could be REALLY expensive as people realize how amazing they are. Ben Robertson has one too and he really talked me into it so hit him up too.  He's super cool and since he bought his\, he sold his Dupont and his Bob Holo... so we're really not messing around! here's his email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bennyrobertson@gmail.com\">bennyrobertson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Hit me up if you need to know anything else\, but I say go for it.  I really couldn't be happier.  Oh and one more thing\, when you get it\, it may sound a little funky and buzzy\, just play it for a little while and it'll open up.  Mine is still opening up and literally every time I pick it up\, it's better than the last.\
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so that's probably way more info than you wanted but I hope it helps!\
noah",17693,"BBCode","2010-04-01 22:37:46"
17694,58,"Thanks Noah! \
\
That's quite helpful. I too would be buying one sight unseen. Unlike you I've had a Dupont\, several Parks\, an AJL\, an ALD\, a Mateos\, a Gallato\, several Dell'Artes. \
\
How is the workmanship? Is it perfect\, on the level of Santa Cruz?\
\
Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2010-04-02 05:16:17"
17696,58,"Thanks for your input!",17678,"BBCode","2010-04-02 05:17:34"
17699,293,"Super.  Really high quality with attention to every detail.  The finish is hand rubbed violin oil finish and looks 60 years old right out of the box.  These are spectacular guitars.  If you are thinking of commissioning one you should do so right away because he is starting to get a lot of orders.  The only complaint that I have with Rodrigo is that he can't make them fast enough!  It's just him and he works at his own pace\, which is good I guess.\
\
C",16774,"BBCode","2010-04-02 05:31:08"
17700,2492,"Yeah I got mine from Retrofret in Brooklyn so I got to see pictures.  This guitar is gorgeous.  I'll tell you though\, the craftsmanship is not really like the guitars I'm used to.  It is less like a Santa Cruz and more like a Stradivarius!  It reminds me of an old friend of mines german upright bass from the 1800's.  It's kind of hard to describe but this guitar is so unmistakably made by ONE person.  I mean this in a totally great way.  It has this kind of old world craftsmanship.  THe Parks I've seen online are very beautiful but a lot more modern looking.  My guitar is only a year or so old\, and it looks like its 80.  Not in a messed up way\, or in a distressed way (like the AJL XO).  It's not made to look old\, it just looks old.  I think it may have to do with the way he varnishes the top.  More like a violin than a normal guitar.  \
\
hope this helps\, again\, hit up Benny Robertson.  He has way more experience and is just as enthusiastic as I am!  He sold his Dupont and his Holo!\
n",17693,"BBCode","2010-04-02 08:48:15"
17701,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39766#p39766]Subject: Jean Barault 2010 Oval Hole Guitar[/url]\
\
[quote=\"gypsystuff\"]any one? have you seen the price tag on this one?[/quote]\
\
The price was $6500. I should have another in a month or so. Amazing guitars\, Barault is one of the best!\
\
thanks!",17701,"BBCode","2010-04-02 09:18:47"
17702,2100,"You should get it today. ;-)",17654,"BBCode","2010-04-02 13:13:23"
17711,455,"Hi\,\
\
Saw your post.  Is the tone of the Gallato 'dry' or 'wet'?\
\
Where are you located.  I'm in So Cal.\
\
Thanks",17711,"BBCode","2010-04-02 21:12:09"
17712,2634,"Well\, I guess that's hard to say but based on my opinion it's pretty dry tone.  The neck is walnut which I think gives it a more authentic gypsy tone compared with some of the lo cost asian models out there.\
\
Thanks",17712,"BBCode","2010-04-02 21:18:47"
17713,2268,"Hey Man\,\
\
I'm outta town for a bit. I'll let you know when I get back in and check it out!\
\
-Holmes",17659,"BBCode","2010-04-03 06:29:13"
17714,2268,"Sorry dude but I already traded it!\
The book is awesome for learning though. It put me on the right track!\
\
Thanks for the reply\, Holmes",17684,"BBCode","2010-04-03 06:32:10"
17715,954,"Hi\, Charlie:\
\
The Rodrigo Shopis gypsy guitars are the best that I've seen\, or played. This includes the workmanship\, which is absolutely beautiful. They are a treat to the eyes\, ears and hands. If I had extra money\, I buy one tomorrow. My lead guitar player agrees with my that saying that they are easily 25 to 30 % under priced. I know that both Samson and Dorado Schmidt both bought Shopis guitars when they came to New York.\
\
By the way\, I had in fact\, played Ted Gottsegen's dead Moreno guitar. It was total crap sound wise\, and I knew he was disappointed with it. Ted did the right thing by having Rodrigo resurrect it from the dead. I think that Ted is \"Mr. Favino\" - I've been puzzled that he hasn't bought one for himself.\
\
All of that said\, I'll stick with my 2 Gitanes ( DG-250M and DG-300 John Jorgenson models )that I've improved by meticulously carving out the bridges. I had tried Josh Hegg's bridges and hated them. I tried Dupont bridges\, and they are OK ; I prefer the original ebony ones\, reworked.My guitars are at my playing level. I had Ted play my Jorgenson\, and he said\, \"Yeah\, it's gypsy\". Good enough for me.\
Best Regards\,\
Heretic",17674,"BBCode","2010-04-03 16:10:24"
17717,58,"Hi David:\
\
I've decided to sell this after all. You can see it in the classifieds.\
\
Charlie",17717,"BBCode","2010-04-03 20:43:00"
17718,58,"Cool. Thanks.\
\
Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2010-04-03 20:44:37"
17719,58,"Thanks again. I'm conversing with him\, by email\, about an order.\
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Charlie",17719,"BBCode","2010-04-03 20:45:24"
17720,58,"Thanks again Heretic. \
\
Your minimalist approach to guitar buying is to be commended\, but if I were playing a guitar that matched my playing level I would be using a cigar box ;-) (ok\, maybe I'm not THAT bad!).\
\
Charlie",17720,"BBCode","2010-04-03 20:47:46"
17721,1571,"Well looks like no-one wanted the pick collection so I'll split it up and sell seperately. Are you still interested ?\
\
Alan",17689,"BBCode","2010-04-04 14:26:38"
17722,293,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
I see you are selling your Homage... are you thinking of getting a guitar from Rodrigo?  If so\, what size and style?  I think the Favino style D-hole that sold on Retrofret is probably the best gypsy style guitar I've ever heard.  I don't know if that's what you are looking for but that's just my two cents.  I have definitely played and heard a lot of these guitars.  Rodrigo brought it to Birdland one night so the Schmitt boys could see and hear it and Tchavolo went absolutely crazy.  It caused a really big problem because he wanted to buy it on the spot and it wasn't Rodrigo's to sell anymore.  Tchavolo was really pissed and it was difficult for Rodrigo to explain away (also because of the language barrier).  I mean he liked my oval hole (the one in the video that Ben Robertson bought) but he just went insane when he played the D-hole.  But then again\, every guitar is a little different...\
I would be interested to hear what you decide.\
Charlie",17722,"BBCode","2010-04-04 19:42:50"
17723,58,"Hi Charlie:\
\
I'm planning on ordering one this week. I don't need another guitar (I have an AJL and a Park; what I need to do is learn to play them!)\, but I can't resist trying a Shopis. \
\
I'm a little undecided about the Favino vs. Selmer and oval vs D hole details; I have usually gravitated to oval holes - somehow my right hand position seems more comfortable in playing them\, though that makes little sense\, I'm sure. I've also usually enjoyed the smaller bodies of Selmer copies more than Favino sized instruments\, but hearing such good things about the Shopis Favino copies\, and his D holes\, has left me undecided!\
\
Charlie",17719,"BBCode","2010-04-04 20:06:54"
17724,346,"Hi Alan\,\
Yes\, I am still very much interested in the Red Bears and the genuine tortoise.\
Give me a price (including postage to Virginia) and I can either PayPal the amount to you or send you a check/money order.\
PayPal seems the least problematic.\
Let me know what you think.\
Take care\,\
Rick",17686,"BBCode","2010-04-05 08:01:41"
17725,1571,"Hi there I've just posted another sales notice before I read your mail. I thought you were in Newcastle England - anyway I'm happy to post. As for price - $25.00 for the two and Paypal is great. What d'you think ?\
\
Alan",17689,"BBCode","2010-04-05 08:13:06"
17726,346,"That's cool\,\
Do you still have the tortoise for sale as well?\
If not\, the the two Red Bears will suffice.\
If you want to PayPal\, I'll need you email address.\
And my shipping is:\
Rick Olivarez \
P.O.Box 137\, Ivy\, Virginia\
22945\
U.S.A.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Rick\
\
p.s; I came up with Newcastle Bud because at the time those were my two favorite beers....I guess now I should be HoegaardenDuvel.",17686,"BBCode","2010-04-05 08:20:09"
17727,628,"Man\,\
\
It'sbenn several mails I've been sending you and I still don't have no answers nor tuners in my mail box.\
\
I will contact paypal to cancel the payment.\
\
Michel",17508,"BBCode","2010-04-05 08:46:45"
17728,1571,"Yep\, how does $40 for the lot sound ?\
\
If you send a Paypal payment to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alan@crookedpinky.co.uk\">alan@crookedpinky.co.uk</a><!-- e --> that would be great and I'll get the stuff shipped off tomorrow\
\
regards\
Alan",17689,"BBCode","2010-04-05 10:12:34"
17729,2535,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I am still a bit short on cash so how about I send you a $2000 bankdraft next week and send you the other 1600 (plus shipping) via paypal. Or I can send you the $2000 now and then wait a couple of weeks for another paycheck and then send you the other 1600 towards the end of April.\
\
And can you please find out how much it costs to ship to Orville Washington.\
\
Can you also please send me your coordinates.\
\
And please contact me at my work email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca\">peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks and enjoy the Easter weekend\,\
\
Peter",17152,"BBCode","2010-04-05 12:14:30"
17730,2535,"Hi\, I am in Canada.\
\
How much would postage be to here?\
\
How about 55 pounds for all plus you pay postage.  I do not care if it takes a few days.\
\
I  can pay with paypal no problem.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Peter",17730,"BBCode","2010-04-05 12:22:38"
17731,2535,"does this work",17731,"BBCode","2010-04-05 12:27:31"
17732,1571,"Hi there\, sorry to say I've just sold the Red Bears\, the coconuts and the tortoiseshell. That leaves the Dugains and the Wegens - are you interested in those for say £25.00 ?\
\
Thanks\
Alan",17730,"BBCode","2010-04-05 12:41:54"
17733,2535,"Hi\, that sounds good.\
\
Can you email me with your coordinates etc. to\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca\">peter.urmetzer@ubc.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Peter",17730,"BBCode","2010-04-05 20:33:28"
17734,2706,"Hi Chris\,\
\
Been following some of the posts on a \"fakebook\"  If one is available\, I would be delighted to get it.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Tom Malone",17734,"BBCode","2010-04-06 07:52:47"
17735,2268,"Hey dude\,\
\
I just got the package - thanks so much! I'm stoked on the music. Sooooo much I haven't heard before!!!!\
Any particular favorites??",17659,"BBCode","2010-04-06 11:45:07"
17736,2268,"Hey man\,\
\
Is there any way you could send me the rest of the Tchan Tchou album ... its amazing and beautiful! Maybe via gmail?",17659,"BBCode","2010-04-06 12:21:46"
17737,647,"Hi\, This is ok . Please phone me for details.  Jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-04-06 12:56:38"
17738,647,"Hi\, This is ok . Please phone me for details.  Jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-04-06 12:58:46"
17739,2100,"Yeah\, all of those are my favorites - at different times depending on the mood I'm in.  Lately\, I listen to a lot of the valses\, especially hung up on Choti by the Rosenberg Trio.  The older players like Tchan-Tchou are really amazing.  Check out the article on the forum about Moreno.  He talks about learning from him.  I can't imagine hangin' with a player like that for a couple of years just learning.  \
\
Sorry\, I don't have the rest\, it was a song by song download.  I've seen some compilations at the library that has some of his work included\, but mostly those are the tunes.  You might check your local library for some - I was quite surprised that they had some CDs in the style.  Mostly\, though it's Django.  There is a series that's out called 'The Rough Guide to ...' and it's got various collections of European folk music\, and a fair sampling of Gypsy styles. \
\
I'm enjoying the RN book\, although I think he really charges too much for what he gives.  I mean I've got the Austuces book by Sami Duassat and Angelo Debarre\, and it's pretty good and a fair deal.  Maybe\, the dollar's value shrunk so low\, but it really prices his products out of my range.  Any rate\, glad you're enjoying the tunes.\
\
How's the GJ scene down that way?  My son and I love Zydeco too\, do you get into that style? Are you playing at all?  I've been working on this GJ style for about 8 months\, and just when I think I've got a handle on it\, I realize I don't know anything.  Keeps me working though.\
\
Cheers!",17654,"BBCode","2010-04-06 17:39:45"
17740,2268,"Phil\,\
\
Cool\, no problem. I was just curious if you had anymore of his stuff\, its awesome. I guess I just may buy Vidal's album\, his music is unbelievable. I am really taken by these gypsy waltzes\, they are so cool!\
\
I have the Austuces book by Sami Duassat and Angelo Debarre as well. I don't like it as much as Nolan's books. I am more of a beginner (been playin for 2 years) and I found the Austuces book too advanced for my taste whereas Nolan is much more easier to start with. I tell ya I started with the Austuces book and I was sooo overwhelmed that when I found Nolan's book it was such a revelation that I'd probably pay double!!\
\
So I've been using Nolan's GIG book (which I highly recommend) and the first of Denis' videos to get me started on this style. Not sure where to go from there? Its a slow progression for sure.\
Also\, love zydeko! Its pretty fun music. The gypsy scene isn't as great as where I'm from (Chicago) ... its more of a melage of old timey jazz and swing... not the straight ahead gypsy (2 guitars\, bass\, and violin) which I like alot more. They all seem to sing with their gypsy swing which I can't stand! ... but thats just me I suppose. \
Alright good talking with ya.\
Thanks for the music.\
-Courtney",17659,"BBCode","2010-04-07 08:55:19"
17741,647,"Hi Peter\, this sounds good to me. Let me know what the neaerst big town or city is to the town you want me to send the Park to. Call me please about the financial side of this. Checks prefered to paypal. As always\, reaCH ME AT 415-314-1951.  Jeff",17152,"BBCode","2010-04-07 12:35:56"
17742,230,"Hi Robin...my skype address is:\
\
phil.lavine\
in Portland\, USA.\
\
best to catch me on a weekend morning around 8am pacific coast time-\
\
hope you're doing well\,\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",17742,"BBCode","2010-04-08 12:18:00"
17743,230,"Hey Robin\,\
\
you can email me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
and we can set up a time for a chat on skype\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",17743,"BBCode","2010-04-08 12:19:58"
17744,954,"Greetings Scot:\
\
I'm still enjoying playing the DG 250M guitar that you sold me. Actually \, I love it\,and play it all the time when I'm practicing by myself.\
\
I was wondering if you had the frets professionally leveled\, or polished?\
\
They seem absolutely perfect\, and they never cut my strings.\
\
I hope all is well with you.\
\
Michael Hayes\
\
(Heretic)",17744,"BBCode","2010-04-08 13:11:12"
17745,2653,"Dear Dennis\, \
\
Hi\, my name is Jin.\
I love listening to and playing gypsy jazz music\, and have enjoyed your DVD with Mr. Rosenberg.\
I have a question about shops in Toronto that carry GJ guitars.\
I have read one of your posts that says you got dell arte guitar from a shop in Toronto sometime. I have only found one shop that sells GJ guitars in Toronto so far (called 12th Fret)\, and it only carries Saga guitars. \
I was curious to know whether you can recommend some shops that carry GJ guitars in Toronto or the nearby areas. \
Your reply will be greatly appreciated.\
\
Yours sincerely\, \
\
Jin Lim",17745,"BBCode","2010-04-08 15:58:48"
17746,1852,"Hi\
\
My wife and I are thinking of visiting New Orleans this June.  Are there any clubs that feature GJ artists/jams that you have discovered.\
\
Thanks  Jay",17746,"BBCode","2010-04-08 20:57:19"
17747,3,"hi jin\
\
i didn't buy a dell arte in toronto\, never did\, but i did try some great guitars at 12th fret. It's unfortunate that they only carry sagas now\, that wasn't the case a few years ago\
\
cheers\
D",17747,"BBCode","2010-04-08 22:22:15"
17748,293,"Hi\,\
\
Just in case you are interested... this guitar is still for sale.  I'm sorry\, I've really been on the fence about it lately but I realize I have to spend a fortune for my daughter's summer camp.  Let me know if you are still interested...\
Charlie <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17748,"BBCode","2010-04-09 20:55:20"
17749,647,"Ok Peter\, Here is my address .\
Jeff Bailey\
3 Bayview St.  Apt. 2\
San Rafael\, CA  94901",17749,"BBCode","2010-04-10 09:50:41"
17750,2268,"I think I can help ya!\
New Orleans GJ is kinna funny. A lot of these bands like to mix in a New Orleanian vibe\, so they'll combine swing tunes and singing. I don't like it as much as the traditional stuff (e.g.\, 2 guitars\, violin + bass). So anyway I suppose keep an open mind when checking the GJ bands out. New Orleans has some awesome street swing bands though like; Loose Marbles and Tuba Skinny who play on the weekends on Royal Street. Check em out on Youtube!\
\
New Orleans has a few GJ bands....\
\
Check out; Tony Green [url=http://www.tonygreen.net/]http://www.tonygreen.net/[/url] where ever he may be playing. \
Hot Club of New Orleans ... they play every other week at D.B.A. .. a cool club on Frenchman worth checking out.\
Vavavoom (or whatever name they are going with these days) ... they usually play at a club called Mimis in the Marigny\, another fun bar with a little restaurant upstairs and a  make-shift stage.\
\
Also check out the brass music ..... Treme brass band is awesome and so is Rebirth Brass band. Rebirth has a weekly show at the Maple Street Bar on Oak Street.\
\
Does that help ya?",17750,"BBCode","2010-04-11 08:58:40"
17751,1852,"Hi Holmes\
\
That is most excellent info.  I will only be there for a few nights on weekend so should be able to find something worth going to.  \
\
Thanks\, I really appreciate your insight.\
\
Best  Jay",17746,"BBCode","2010-04-11 09:28:16"
17752,2716,"if You play gypsy swing music  give me link to this sound\, thanks",17752,"BBCode","2010-04-12 06:35:53"
17753,2584,"Stu\, I'm not in the market for vintage vinyl\, having unloaded my turntable years ago.  But I had this question -- any chance of making the digital files of your collection available?  I'm pretty new to the gypsy jazz scene\, and though I'm well acquainted with newer players\, my knowledge of the older stuff is sorely lacking.  There's so much in your collection that looks amazing\, and none of it can be purchased on CD or from iTunes.  If you were willing\, I could either send you blank CD-R's\, or make a site available for uploading\, something like that.  And if you're not willing\, I totally understand!\
\
Thanks\,\
Jon",17753,"BBCode","2010-04-12 15:32:00"
17754,2462,"Hello\, I've been expecting to hear from you regarding payment for one of the blue chip picks. Since I haven't heard from you since confirming that I'm right -handed\, I thought it might be prudent to touch bases.\
\
My email address is :\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:headofoak@gmail.com\">headofoak@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
My user name on Djangobooks is SteveG\, and I'm in Chilliwack.\
\
Thanks\, Stephen Gorby",17754,"BBCode","2010-04-12 21:51:30"
17756,194,"Hi Ted\, \
\
are you still looking for this EP?\
\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310213351945&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:de#ht_590wt_1167]http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 590wt_1167[/url]\
\
\
best regards\, \
\
Matthias Muer",17756,"BBCode","2010-04-13 10:04:15"
17757,1833,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39936#p39936]Subject: Rare Gypsy Jazz vinyl for sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"stubla\"]Having transferred all these to cdr i'm having a clearout of some of my rare GJ  vinyl collection so i can invest in some gear.\
All the records are in good and very good condition with some cover wear on some of them\
I would rather sell the whole collection to one buyer if possible--buyer pays for airmail shipping from the UK\
Any specific inquiries please PM me\
Highest offer secures items or make me a good offer for the lot!!!\
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\"Gipsy Guitar-the fiery moods of Mirko\" monitor mfs 479\
 \"Pile ou Face\" Jean Bonal em4 cj502 (Early 60's)(versions of Minor Swing and Nuages)\
 \"Guitar conceptions\" Elek Bacsik fontana 885 516(1962?)\
  \"Dja maro drom\" Hans che Weiss quintet Songbird c062 31123(1974)\
\"Joseph Reinhardt joue pour Django\" (version with Joseph playing archtop gtr on cover)\
\"Guitar Party\" Tchan Tchou bel air 30 pa 7023(red cover Girl on front)\
 \"Sinti Swing Quintet\" \"Bei mir bist du schon\"  Amiga 8 56 287\
 \"Lazy night in Paris\" Coco Briaval quartet Polydor  236 558(mid-60's)\
 Babik Reinhardt \"Sur le chemin de mon pere....Django\"  MFP 2m 026\
 Rene 'Didi' Duprat \"The French quintet\" (his only recording as soloist i think)Sonopresse VA63073(1975)\
 Henri Crolla \"Le Paris Sentimental\" Vega v 30 s 888\
Raphael Fays \"Gipsy new horizon\" Sonopresse 2 s 068 16821 (1979)\
Babik Reinhardt \"Sinti houn Brazil\" (with Trio Camara)(mid 70's)\
Boulou Ferre and the Corporation Gypsy orchestra Barclay 920 470 (1974)\
Django Reinhardt \"Requiem for a jazzman\" (ember cjs 810)\
Paulo Quilici (Corsica) Consul xcmx 19 699\
Sarane Ferret and Matelot Ferret- \"Tribute to Django\" France's Concert fc 124\
\"Swingng with Django\" Hans che Weiss  quintet (compilation) (Fleet 26 339 xot)\
\"Swing 39\" Mike Reinhardt sextet (Tobacco road B/2578)\
Waso \"Live in Laren\" (1980) Polydor)\
Boulou \"Jazz/Left Bank\" (Four corners fcl-4234)\
Waso 4 \"Gipsy Swing\" (Munich BM 150227)\
Dorado -Claudio \"Notre Histoire\" (blue Flame) bf2286053\
      \
Stu[/quote]\
\
\
\
hi \, I am Jimmy.\
\
Whats the price of these vinyls  If want to buy them all?",17757,"BBCode","2010-04-13 23:42:21"
17758,220,"Hi Jimmy\
Thanks for your interest--i have some other people who want to buy the lps\
If you want to buy all of them the price is $850 including airmail postage\
ONE of these records recently sold on Ebay for $100 !!! ....so its a good price!!!\
cheers\
Stu",17758,"BBCode","2010-04-14 04:03:46"
17759,220,"Hi\
I'm too busy playing and session work to make cdrs of all this rare stuff\
\
However you can find some rare stuff here to download\
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[url=http://jazzy62-jazzyblues.blogspot.com/search/label/Boulou%20Ferre]http://jazzy62-jazzyblues.blogspot.com/ ... ou%20Ferre[/url]\
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and here \
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[url=http://qblog.nov.ru/]http://qblog.nov.ru/[/url]\
\
hope that helps!\
\
STU",17759,"BBCode","2010-04-14 04:08:24"
17760,2722,"Hello\,\
I live in Europe (Switzerland)\, and usually play a 1979 Pierre Anastasio guitar\, a 1960 D-hole Louis Patenotte and a 1979 Favino he made for me at that time.\
But my Anastasio has poor harmonic treble notes\, my Patenotte is powerful\, but 12 fretted\, and my Favino has a too cristalline sound...\
That's why I thought that finding a Busato could be the solution.\
But since I heard Rocky Gresset playing one of your guitars\, I thing that what I need is one of your models! They sound really beautifully!\
That's why I sent you two small messages on your - future - website page\, in order to get some informations. My questions were these:\
- where could I see (or buy) your guitars in Europe?\
- could you send me some documentation about the models you propose?\
- what are approximately your prices?\
- is it possible to order you one of your guitars?\
It would be GREAT!\
Thank you in advance for your answer and help.\
Best regards.\
\
Pierre-A. Troillet",17760,"BBCode","2010-04-14 05:47:10"
17761,2584,"I totally understand!  Thanks for the links.  I really appreciate it.",17753,"BBCode","2010-04-14 10:12:25"
17762,1847,"Hi there.\
I'll take the Boulou and Elios Ferre DVD if it hasn't already been spoken for. I live in Ilinois.\
Do you take Paypal?  If so\, send me your email address to which you can get the payment\, and I'll process it today.\
Many thanks.\
Glenn Rice\
\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39972#p39972]Subject: DVD's[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Bohemian\"]Bolou and Elios Ferre\
\"Live at Django Northwest\"\
Excellent condition...\
$10.00 includes shipping in Lower 48\
\
\
David Chang\
\"Jazz Manouche-The Art of Accompaniment\"\
Like New\
$30.00 includes shipping in lower 48\
\
Or.....\
\
$35.00 for both includes shipping to Lower 48[/quote]",17762,"BBCode","2010-04-14 11:03:53"
17763,2515,"I'm insterested in both for $35 out the door.  Let me know details to get it done.  I'm in L.A.\
\
Manuel\
\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39972#p39972]Subject: DVD's[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Bohemian\"]Bolou and Elios Ferre\
\"Live at Django Northwest\"\
Excellent condition...\
$10.00 includes shipping in Lower 48\
\
\
David Chang\
\"Jazz Manouche-The Art of Accompaniment\"\
Like New\
$30.00 includes shipping in lower 48\
\
Or.....\
\
$35.00 for both includes shipping to Lower 48[/quote]",17763,"BBCode","2010-04-14 12:30:49"
17764,405,"Hello\, i'll take the ferre bros dvd. how should i pay you ?   jimmy",17764,"BBCode","2010-04-14 12:52:37"
17765,310,"That was fast  !!!\
\
A check is ok by me if ok by you.\
\
I'm in So Oregon.\
\
Jeff",17763,"BBCode","2010-04-14 13:07:14"
17766,4,"Hi Matthias!\
\
Thanks for sending me the email. No\, I got this record last summer! I don't have a turntable anymore (I have to replace it). Now I need to find the other one...which is really hard to find!\
\
How are you?\
\
Ted",17766,"BBCode","2010-04-14 13:35:07"
17767,2407,"will you cosinder sending one of your stimer-style pickups to israel?",17767,"BBCode","2010-04-15 08:36:13"
17768,2127,"Hi there\
  yes send me your address.\
 I sold my prototypes on ebay though.\
for 100$ usd will ship you a full model .\
  email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> will send you photos.  I am developing several models at this time \, researching which  type is most popular with django style players.My current models have neodymium magnets for clear highs and great bass response.in 1 month will have more models too\
  Where did you discover my pickups?\
  thank you\
  Krivo",17767,"BBCode","2010-04-15 09:07:03"
17769,2407,"i followed the link you've posted on djangobook\, and heard it on youtube\,\
\
i own a jean barault guitar. and i'm mostly play traditional jazz guitar (not gypsy). so i would like to get from the pickup some of the qualities of an archtop jazz-box.. that soft\, clear and balanced sound. \
\
do you think you can make something like this?\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypscoun@gmail.com\">gypscoun@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
i would love to see some photos.\
\
Amir",17767,"BBCode","2010-04-15 11:55:05"
17770,230,"Hi Rimm - glad you like Bireli & Sara Lazarus's CD-one of my favourites-hope they do another sometime. I've been fortunate this year in getting quite a few gigs...got a monthly gig down a local pub\, which even though there's a sports TV going (without the sound) it makes for a good place to woodshed.\
\
How about you-how's the scene in Ireland doing? Are you in Dublin?\
\
I'm a Gypsy Jazz hacker\, but it's a lot of fun...you can check out my music at:\
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[url=http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest]http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest[/url]\
\
Let me know if you want to have a Skype chat sometime and shoot the breeze about Django and all things Gypsy Jazz?\
\
cheers\,\
\
Phil",17770,"BBCode","2010-04-16 06:15:58"
17771,2138,"Hi\,\
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I am interested in the Denis Chang dvd.  Do you accept paypal as a payment?\
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Thanks.\
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jim",17771,"BBCode","2010-04-16 07:48:36"
17772,58,"Hey Charlie:\
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I'm just trying to finalize my choices\, as I've ordered a guitar. I am having trouble deciding on:\
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Body size; I've usually preferred the smaller (Selmer) sized guitars for comfort (though I'm 6 ft tall)\, but I've heard the rave reviews of his Favino copies.\
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D vs oval hole: I've usually preferred the latter\, but you seem to love the Shopis D holes particularly.\
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Wood choices: what woods were on yours? I think I'll pay an extra 100 for European spruce (though sitka often looks better). \
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Neck wood: was yours walnut? Was there much figure? He says his mahogany has more figure\, and there's a pic on his website of a beautiful figured mahog neck.\
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Truss rod vs carbon insert.\
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Any advice?\
\
Thanks!\
Charlie",17772,"BBCode","2010-04-16 07:59:44"
17773,58,"Hey Noah:\
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I'm trying to finalize my choices\, as I've ordered a guitar. I am having trouble deciding on:\
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Body size; I've usually preferred the smaller (Selmer) sized guitars for comfort (though I'm 6 ft tall)\, but I've heard the rave reviews about his Favino copies.\
\
Wood choices: what woods are on yours? I think I'll pay an extra 100 for European spruce (though sitka often looks better). \
\
D hole vs oval hole: I've usually preferred the latter\, but I'm heard the rave reviews about his D holes.\
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Neck wood: is yours walnut? Is there much figure? He says his mahogany has more figure\, and there's a pic on his website of a beautiful figured mahog neck.\
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Truss rod vs carbon insert.\
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Any advice?\
\
Thanks!\
Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2010-04-16 08:02:25"
17774,2492,"Charlie!  I know you are going to be psyched.  Seriously this guitar keeps getting better and I keep discovering new things I love about it!  I honestly keeps surprising me every time I pick it up.  I did a recording session this week with it and it killed!  I played some Gypsy style and some finger picking and it ruled for both!!!  So you should be psyched!\
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Far as the choices\, ummm I'm a little embarrassed to say I don't really know all the particulars on my guitar.  It is a Favino style\, it is a D hole.  Below is a link to the add from Retro fret.  It says it has the sitka top.  \
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It also has the mahogany neck and yes it is very figured.  Really beautiful!  I'm not really sure about the truss rod situation.  I kinda forgot to ask.  \
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Also you may wanna hit up Be Robertson about his oval hole.  I know he's in love with it\, but strictly between you and me\, the guy that sold it to him told me my guitar was better.  Which says a lot because I've seen youtube clips of his and it sounds amazing too.  SO I'm not sure if it is the Dhole\, or what but I think they are essentially the same aside from the Dhole.  I absolutely love the D hole.  \
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Basically before I went for this guitar\, I was going to have AJL build me one\, and I almost drove myself nuts with all the permutations... I was having nightmares.  I probably would also have ordered an oval\, but this one was built and ready and I had read great reviews and I'm not regretting it for an instant!  \
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I think you could basically tell Rodrigo to make it just like mine and be really really happy.  Here's the link and if this studio session I did get's mixed anytime soon I'll send you a clip.\
[url]http://www.musurgia.com/Products.asp?ProductID=4261[/url]\
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So to make a long email\, longer\, Go for the Favino.  It's not quite as big as you may imagine anyways\, just a bit deeper\, and if you are in doubt\, tell him to just copy my guitar.  It rules.\
hope this helps\
n",17774,"BBCode","2010-04-16 09:27:19"
17775,58,"Hi Again Charlie:\
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I forgot to ask you about the Shopis neck profile; is it similar to Dupont's?\
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Thanks",17772,"BBCode","2010-04-16 14:16:34"
17776,2515,"OK.  Check's in the mail. Hope you haven't sold them to anyone else.\
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I got your Williams 97544 address delivered to my personal\, non Djangobooks e-mail address.\
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Thanks\,\
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Manuel",17763,"BBCode","2010-04-16 14:37:56"
17777,58,"Hi:\
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I see you've recently received a Shopis (at least you mentioned that in a post; how are you liking it? Can you tell me if it's D or oval\, and what woods you ordered? I'm ordering one and trying to decide.\
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Thanks\,\
Charlie",17772,"BBCode","2010-04-16 20:48:53"
17778,58,"Hi:\
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I saw some of your posts about Shopis' guitars; have you played both D and oval holes? Both Selmer and Favino copies? I'm trying to decide which to order.\
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Thanks\,\
Charlie",17778,"BBCode","2010-04-16 21:20:51"
17779,58,"Hi:\
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I saw some of your posts about Shopis' guitars; have you played both D and oval holes? Both Selmer and Favino copies? I'm trying to decide which to order.\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",17779,"BBCode","2010-04-16 21:21:24"
17780,1737,"Hi Charlie\,\
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Short answer is I  have ordered one\, but it has yet to arrive and its killing me.  Order was placed in Sept so it should be ready in the next month or two.. As soon as I get it it I'll let you know what I think of it.  I ordered a D-Hole long scale with European spruce top. Can't wait to get it... although my new VRB (also bought in Sept) is just starting to open up and its hard to put down\, will be interesting to see how it compares..\
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I'll let you know when it arrives..\
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Cheers\,\
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Ian",17780,"BBCode","2010-04-16 22:04:09"
17781,58,"Thanks Ian:\
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I just ordered one\, but haven't decided on the details. Did you get a Selmer or Favino size? How did you decide on a D hole? I've owned a bunch\, and usually know what I want\, but haven't been able to play a Shopis.\
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Charlie",17772,"BBCode","2010-04-16 22:55:45"
17782,2458,"Hello-\
I noticed your location\, and thought I'd get in touch.\
I'm a little shy about doing the jam thing\, and I thought it\
might be helpful to get in touch with someone who has probably\
attended.  Can you tell me what to expect?  How many folks\
are likely to attend?   I live in Santa Paula\, and I think it's about\
time I check it out!\
I'd appreciate anything you care to tell me.\
Thanks\,\
Pamela",17782,"BBCode","2010-04-17 09:26:41"
17783,1293,"Hi\,\
I don't really know anyone in the music scene in Phoenix and could use a little advice. When I'm not struggling to learn Gypsy Jazz\, I'm a writer/producer for an ad agency. Our Phoenix office has asked me help them produce some music for one of their clients using local bands from the Phoenix area. I'm flying down on Monday morning\, April 19th\, to visit some of the studios: Flying Blanket\, Chaton\, and Saltmine.  We'll probably be recording the week of the 26th. Are you familiar with these?  Are there others we should consider?\
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Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.\
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Thanks\,\
Mike Foster (aka Fozbox)\
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17784,645,"Hi Mike\
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Saltmine and Chaton are the two big ones for sure. Livinghead was the other one\, but they recently closed the facility\, though the engineers is available for tracking at either studio\, his name is Dave Nichols\, his linkedin info is here:\
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[url=http://www.linkedin.com/in/djnichols]http://www.linkedin.com/in/djnichols[/url]\
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I would say Chaton or Saltmine are as good as it gets here in town\, Pyramix Studios is another one\, [url=http://www.pyramixstudios.com/]http://www.pyramixstudios.com/[/url]\
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Obviously hit me up if you need any acoustic jazz\, or even if you need info on local jazz\, classical\, or even indie pop bands (I. along with Dave Nichols\, teach at one of the colleges in town that attracts the local musicians\, so we are linked in\, so to speak\, haha. \
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Im online at [url=http://www.hotclubofphoenix.com]www.hotclubofphoenix.com[/url]\, here are some videos\, [url=http://gallery.me.com/chuckhulihan#100238]http://gallery.me.com/chuckhulihan#100238[/url]\
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Good luck with the project and enjoy the visit\, nice weather next week!\
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-Chuck Hulihan\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hotclubofphoenix.com\">info@hotclubofphoenix.com</a><!-- e -->",17784,"BBCode","2010-04-17 13:24:37"
17785,1293,"Thanks for the quick reply. Your message was reassuring we have some good studios. I contacted Pyramix also. From the website\, it looks like it's worth a trip just to see it. Very cool.  \
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Speaking of cool\, I watched a little of your Troublant Bolero video. Especially like the shoes :)\
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If you guys are performing while I'm there\, I'd love to see you.\
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-----Mike",17783,"BBCode","2010-04-17 20:31:48"
17786,1124,"Thats some great stuff on your site mate\, what geetar you using on there-its dry as anything I have heard\, really nice. The scene over here is pretty much just our little group and the Hot club of Dublin so its pretty much still seen as an oddity! I don't yet have SKYPE but as soon as I do I'll take you up on the chat buddy\, I'm the ultimate django nerd!\
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Take care and chat soon\
Neal",17786,"BBCode","2010-04-18 05:58:53"
17787,230,"Hi Neal - thanks for the kind words...I have a Gallato 452 that I bought from Alain Cola in 2003\, one of the original models\, it's aging nicely and I'm really enjoying it. It's got that cliched \"gypsy bark\" and nice dry Selmer tone. I'm originally from Leeds but have lived in the USA for 20yrs\, but my folks still live in Leeds and lots of mates in UK...I'll be visiting at end of July. Sometimes I make it to IGGF but not this year. I've got some whisky distilleries to visit in Scotland!\
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Skype is free and easy to download and a great way for me to keep in touch; as long as both parties have got a camera in their computer you can video call; which helps make the world an even smaller place. I tried a skype jam one time\, but there's a 0.1 lag time which prevents that from happening\, but the sound quality is excellent.\
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If you download it let me know\, be nice to make your aquaintence. Do you have a site for your band? The Hot Club of Dublin's a great band\, I've got a clip of them jamming on an old Samois video tape-and their lead guitarist shreds! \
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Feel free to email me at:\
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cheers\
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Phil",17787,"BBCode","2010-04-18 08:56:49"
17788,1932,"Hi Pamela--\
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The Zoey's jam is fun. Unfortunately\, we will not be there tomorrow night\, as I have to work late in LA. We will be there on the first Monday in May.\
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What to know? Gene Rubin\, who hosts the jam\, is as nice as he can be\, and welcomes players of all skill levels. Everybody's pretty cool\, and there are plenty of pleople on the outer finges just seeing if they can keep up. Needless to say\, not everybody solos (or tries to solo).\
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There's not a lot of cutting gypsy jazz guitar players there. Most of the guitar players that show up are bluegrass people that play a little jazz. The chops are oK\, but the sound isn't right.\
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It's really a fiddle players jam. Phil Salazar and Lauren Donahue are red hot violinists\, and some others too. There are usually a dozen or so people of various skill levels\, sometimes more on a good night.\
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They play a few Django type tunes\, some Real Book Standards\, and some Western Swing numbers. If you email Gene Rubin\, he'll send you the chord book in a download file.\
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If you have the Robin Nolan Gig Book\, you can follow Dark Eyes\, Stompin at Decca\, Daphne\, Swing 42\, Djangology\, Don't Mean a Thing\, and Sweet Georgia Brown. They usually do Minor Swing\, too\, but the simple changes\, not the substiutions Nolan has listed. If Jill and I are there\, we may pull out other trad gypsy jazz numbers\, but we normally bring chart sheets because only 1 or two people have the Nolan book.\
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I'm of the opinion we need more Gypsy jazzers. we are planning to go to Djangofest San Francisco and Northwest this year\, so we are woodshedding hard. This is a good jam training ground though.\
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Feel free to drop me a line either here or by email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:miles-tones@att.net\">miles-tones@att.net</a><!-- e --> if you want.",17782,"BBCode","2010-04-18 20:10:14"
17789,1124,"Its a real blast that you have some video of Fintan shredding! If there is anyway of you getting that to me Iit would be AMAZING- He was jamming with me last week and believe me\, He still is seriously amazing. I lived in Horseforth for  a year in the early 90's\, good spot and full of nubile college types! I will get onto SKYPE\, its daft that I don't already have it to be honest.\
Chat soon\
nealser",17786,"BBCode","2010-04-19 04:16:21"
17790,1851,"Hi there\,\
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I listened to your sound sample of the gallato rs 1939 and that was the last convincing I needed to buy this guitar. It is the sound I'm looking for\, and you play very well! The sample you have recorded\, is it the oval hole? I expect it is\, but want to be sure.\
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Your recording has a nice warm sound\, does this guitar satisfy you when you play rhythm?\
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Kind regards\,\
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Frédéric",17790,"BBCode","2010-04-19 06:46:11"
17791,278,"Hello Charlie\,\
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I've played two of Rodrigo's earlier oval hole (Selmer-size) guitars about 3 years ago and have also played two of his Favino-size D-hole guitars (the one he made for Charlie Miller and the one prior). They were all excellent instruments but I'd say my preference is for the D-hole models. They have a huge sound: loud but warm. The one he made for Charlie was especially spectacular.  \
The D-hole guitars were both his D'Artagnan model. \
Rodrigo is an artist and I'm sure that you'll be pleased with whichever model you choose. \
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Best regards\,\
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Tom Landman\
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[quote=\"Charlie Ayers\"]Hi:\
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I saw some of your posts about Shopis' guitars; have you played both D and oval holes? Both Selmer and Favino copies? I'm trying to decide which to order.\
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Thanks\,\
Charlie[/quote]",17779,"BBCode","2010-04-19 08:59:15"
17792,1737,"Would you ship to Canada?  I'm in toronto and might be interested..\
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Best\,\
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Ian",17792,"BBCode","2010-04-19 10:55:09"
17793,1737,"Hi Charlie\,\
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I'm getting a Favino sized D hole.  Largely because I got to play one last year at Django in June and my Dupont is an oval / selmer\, I was looking for something different.  I do know someone who has an oval hole favino and also raves about it\, so I bet its hard to go wrong.\
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I should have it by the end of May and could send a sample if it would help.  Also you could ask Ben Robertson for his opinion or maybe a sample\, he's got the oval hole favino. He'll be at Django in June this year if you are going.\
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best\,\
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Ian",17793,"BBCode","2010-04-19 11:02:34"
17794,2719,"[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40027#p40027]Subject: Richwood Gypsy Jazz guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]Hola Musette\,\
Yo vivo en Mexico en el DF.\
Mandame un PM para juntarnos a tocar\, también doy clases de gypsy jazz por si estas interesado.\
Saludos\, \
Enrique[/quote]\
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Ah mira que bueno encontrar mexicanos que toquen GJ\, ya vi uno que otro de sus videos\, me parece que tocan muy bien. Pues ¿mas o menos por que zona te ubicas? Yo estoy por el sur\, cerca del Tec de Monterrey\, me llamo David y tengo 17 años\, no se si des las clases en un lugar especial\, tu casa o mi casa\, como seria \, y precios y todo?\
Si me interesa la verdad.\
Saludos",17794,"BBCode","2010-04-19 14:43:45"
17795,311,"Hola David\,\
Que bueno que te hayan gustado los videos de Hot club Mexico\, checa nuestro myspace.\
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Las clases son en mi casa\, vivo también en el sur\, como a 5 minutos del Hospital Angeles. En un lugar que se llama Pedregal 2.\
Doy clases de una hora y media una vez a la semana por $250 pesos la clase.\
Mi telefono es 55681100\
El metodo con el que enseño es el tradicional gitano\, con la tecnica de plumilla que utilizaba Django y los gitanos de ahora.\
Tengo aqui una guitarra para tomar la clase.\
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Hablame por telefono y nos ponemos de acuerdo.\
Saludos\,\
Enrique.",17795,"BBCode","2010-04-19 15:17:26"
17796,2671,"Hi mike\, wondering about the size of the latcho drom among other things. And also how it compares to your lower end Duponts\, the D hole in particular. \
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The size\, meaning in comparison to a Jorgenson model or original selmer type 503 etc. I dont have small hands but there are not large\, I really want a guitar I can manipulate more easily. I would love to buy a piece from you\, as i have had no success with some of the adds on your site...i guess to risky for my blood. I have had dell arte guys tell me Duponts are horrible\, and Dupont guys tell me that dell artes are untraditional....kinda stuck without a real dealer in grasp. Not sure if I should start with a duck and play a while\, I would prefer to just get it right.  Trying to get over the 3000 hump\, but its tuff right now\, got a few instruments for sale yet. \
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any help is appreciated. thanks again.",17796,"BBCode","2010-04-19 18:08:14"
17797,9,"Hi\,\
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[quote=\"gypryurbano\"]Hi mike\, wondering about the size of the latcho drom among other things. And also how it compares to your lower end Duponts\, the D hole in particular. [/quote]\
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The Duponts are on a whole nother level....much better workmanship\, sound\, playability\, materials\, etc. But for an Asian copy\, the Latch droms are as good as it gets. They are a lot more like Duponts than any other Asian guitar...so they're a great deal for the price. But if you can afford a Dupont it's a no brainer as they are much better.\
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[quote]The size\, meaning in comparison to a Jorgenson model or original selmer type 503 etc. I dont have small hands but there are not large\, I really want a guitar I can manipulate more easily. [/quote]\
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All the Duponts are Selmer spec so they are basically the same as the Jorgenson model Gitane. We can custom order a shorter scale if you'd like\, but the sound always suffers when you do that. Good thing is Duponts are some the easiest guitars to play\, you can get the action really low and they still sound good. Not true for Dell Artes and many other guitars.\
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[quote] I have had dell arte guys tell me Duponts are horrible\, and Dupont guys tell me that dell artes are untraditional....kinda stuck without a real dealer in grasp.[/quote]\
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We'll\, people are proud of what they own and like to diss everything else. On the whole Duponts are much better guitars than Dell Artes. Dell Artes are generally not as loud\, harder to play\, and can be rather wet sounding. The Hommage model is the best one...but that is a Big Favino sized guitar so you may not want that. I've found the Dell Arte Selmer copies to be very hit or miss\, mostly miss. Usually the Sagas are better. \
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[quote] Trying to get over the 3000 hump\, but its tuff right now\, got a few instruments for sale yet. [/quote]\
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Well an MD-100 would be the perfect guitar at that price range....they sound great and play so easily and don't cost as much as the fancier models.\
\
'm",17797,"BBCode","2010-04-19 18:45:51"
17798,2095,"[quote=\"zeddyfree\"]Hi there\,\
\
I listened to your sound sample of the gallato rs 1939 and that was the last convincing I needed to buy this guitar. It is the sound I'm looking for\, and you play very well! The sample you have recorded\, is it the oval hole? I expect it is\, but want to be sure.\
\
Your recording has a nice warm sound\, does this guitar satisfy you when you play rhythm?\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Frédéric[/quote]\
\
Hi Frédéric!\
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Yes the guitar is oval hole model. It has a nice crispy sound that works well in rhythm playing. I'm quite satisfied with it considering that it costed around 1000e when I bought it. But I must say that the guitar needs quite a lot of setup to make it play well. At least mine did and still does. The bridge was too low\, frets needed leveling etc. If you're byuing the guitar around 1500euros I think you should consider other similar price guitars because I think you can get a real Mateos made guitar for similar price which can be even better guitar but who knows. \
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Best regards\,\
Tomi",17790,"BBCode","2010-04-20 02:52:24"
17799,58,"Thanks Tom.\
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Charlie",17779,"BBCode","2010-04-20 05:22:19"
17800,58,"Thanks Ian:\
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I won't be making it Django in June. I think I've decided on the smaller body type - I find them more comfortable. Every one seems to rave about his D holes\, so I may have to go with one of those.\
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Charlie",17772,"BBCode","2010-04-20 05:23:49"
17801,230,"the short\, but classic clip\, that I have of Hot Club of Dublin\, is on a video that I originally got sent to me from Mary Honcoop in Holland\, from Samois 2001. It shows them jamming at a campground\, initially\, with Neil Andersson from Pearl Django...and then they also play a few duets with vocals on Avalon\, Pennies from Heaven and Some of These Days. If Fintan doesn't have a copy of this\, I can try to burn you a copy onto a disc. Let me know and I'll give it a go.\
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cheers\
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Phil",17787,"BBCode","2010-04-20 06:23:56"
17802,1124,"That reall would be amazing-I am a total doosh at technical things but if you could make it happen then I would pay for the postage. Its his birthday on the weekend too so I will suprise him with the knowledge that that footage even exists!!!\
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My address if you are succesful is \
17 woodfield terrace \
Inchicore\
Dublin \
Ireland\
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WILL YOU BE IN samois this year\, or even better\, in Ireland? If so you must come and stay with us-it would really be a blast and my wife\, amazingly for a woman\, loves Django!",17786,"BBCode","2010-04-20 07:16:56"
17803,2100,"I'm trying to sell a D-500\, so I'm not really interested in your guitar\, but I couldn't resist sending you this image.  Just for grins.  Good luck with the sale\, it's a great deal.\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->DG255Fernando.gif<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",17803,"BBCode","2010-04-20 08:33:07"
17804,2100,"Just a personal note of thanks for all of your work in bringing so much to this group.  I have almost all of the vids\, including both of Stochelo's.  I'm far from being able to execute all of the examples\, but it is a trip just watching you guys go through all of the material.  If only we had a similar kind of series of work detailing Django's playing\, huh! \
\
Also\, am enjoying the transcriptions you put on the Hypermedia site.  Any chance you would do one for my fav on that Djangologist album\, 'Choti'? (Hint\, hint\, nod\, nod\, wink\, wink\, say no more\, say no more.) \
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Anyway\, thanks again\, and despite what one particular guy thinks on the forums\, there are many of us that find the vids great resources.  I've got a teacher anytime I need one\, though maybe not interactive\, but this 'virtual one' never gets tired of me asking to repeat what they played\, so I can get it. It's a good thing too\, since I lost most of my hearing\, I have to rely on watching folks\, and read music to pick up fine points\, as it's really hard for me to do much in the way of transcribing myself\, though I do keep trying.  Even though my ears are failing\, I still love learning and playing the guitar.   \
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Thanks again\, man.  The economy\, and an unfortunate accident\, kinda left me in the red this year\, so I won't be able to attend the concert in Montreal\, though\, I would love to be there.  Cheers!!!\
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Phil 'JazzDawg'",17804,"BBCode","2010-04-20 10:23:15"
17805,1695,"Thanks\, it looks maarrvelous\
go ahead and add it to the classified link",17805,"BBCode","2010-04-20 18:42:56"
17806,2719,"Hy Gary\, i was wondering what brand and where did you get a lefty selmer style guitar (if you have one) because i can't find one\, i dream with a Dupont\, but its just a dream\, but i would love to have a Gitane DG-255. too bad they don't make any lefty models.\
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       David\
ThanKS",17806,"BBCode","2010-04-20 21:27:59"
17807,3,"why thanks!\
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re: interaction\, well if you ever record yourself playing\, you can always share it with me and ask questions\, i'll be happy to help you out howver i can",17807,"BBCode","2010-04-21 15:17:16"
17808,1531,"Hi David\,\
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Give up any thoughts of a Gitane\, they just so wont make any lefties at all. Andy Mackenzie (who is sponsered by Gitane) told me that he'd asked the Saga Rep to make one for his friend\, and they just said no.. When i emailed them about it\, they didn't even reply.... \
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The bad news for you (good for me) is that i have a Dupont (Maurice is left-handed) MD100. I got lucky\, picked it up second hand for a grand!!! I was looking at getting a Manouche\, who have stopped trading\, but they (John Vickers & co ) might still have a couple. There is also Harnsworth & Willis:\
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[url=http://www.harmsworthandwillis.co.uk/]http://www.harmsworthandwillis.co.uk/[/url]\
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who i was also looking at. Are you in England? 'Cos these are all English options. I'm sure wherever you are\, there is someone who can make these things... Good luck\, be patient & save!!!\
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Cheers\,\
Gary",17806,"BBCode","2010-04-21 15:30:41"
17809,230,"Hi Neal\, I'll give it a go to burn the video\, will let you know if I can do it. Think I can. Would love to go to Samois this year\, they've got a cracking line up - take your video camera for me. Would really like to see Les Doigts de L'homme\, got their new CD 1910\, which is killer!\
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On my holidays\, I'll just be in north England and Scotland - will need to do Ireland sometime...was there as a lad age 11\, but don't remember it well and was too young to drink the Guinness!\
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cheers\
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Phil\
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please email me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->",17787,"BBCode","2010-04-21 17:50:32"
17810,736,"I've played all of Rodrigo's guitars... My favorite was the d-hole he sold recently through retrofret.com.  I wish I could have afforded to buy that beauty!  The most amazing guitar I've ever touched.  Magic.\
I heard that Tchavolo went nuts over it too.\
Jimmy",17810,"BBCode","2010-04-21 18:48:19"
17811,736,"I've played all of Rodrigo's guitars... My favorite was the d-hole he sold recently through retrofret.com.  I wish I could have afforded to buy that beauty!  The most amazing guitar I've ever touched.  Magic.\
I heard that Tchavolo went nuts over it too.\
Jimmy",17810,"BBCode","2010-04-21 18:48:35"
17812,58,"Thanks Jimmie:\
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I've placed an order\, but I'm having trouble deciding on the body size and the hole shape. I've usually gravitated to the smaller (Selmer-sized) instruments with oval holes\, but I hear nothing but rave reviews about his D holes (particularly his Favino-sized D holes).\
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Charlie",17778,"BBCode","2010-04-21 20:12:51"
17813,1737,"Hi Ted\, hope you don't mind me contacting you. I'm considering ordering a selmer sized oval hole jp favino like the pic you posted. I was hoping I could get your feelings on it. I've got a dupont vrb so any thoughts as to how it might compare would be useful.\
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Thanks\,\
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Ian",17813,"BBCode","2010-04-22 19:50:37"
17814,4,"Hi Ian\,\
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Great to hear from you. I love that guitar\, it's my main one and play it in lots of different types of ensembles: swing\, New Orleans\, dixieland\, modern jazz quartet (with a Stimer) and it never lets me down. Not sure exactly what you're looking for tone wise\, but when I ordered it\, I asked for Jean-Pierre to make it sound like something from an old recording I have\, and he nailed it. I'm not sure if he did anything different to accomplish this. Jean-Pierre is a gentleman and a brilliant luthier so if you can live with his eccentricities (if he tells you it'll take 18 months\, think somewhere in the time frame of 18-20) that you can do no wrong. I would only ask that if you do place an order\, please mention my name as its important for our business relationship.\
\
I don't care for VR guitars in general. I had a friend who had one\, and he always loved the sound of my guitar more\, but that's a personal thing. Those Duponts tend to be tight sounding instruments\, the Favino is not. It's general tone is meaty mid-range\, with excellent bass and treble. Don't confuse this with people who write the same thing about their Gallato or Dupont guitars\, which have NO bass and NO midrange\, in my experience. The tone is dark and very warm\, rich and complex. Not bright\, brash and one dimensional like most gypsy jazz guitars.\
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Hope this help\, feel free to email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you have any other questions. It's easier for me to respond from there as I'm travelling a lot.\
\
Best\,\
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Ted",17814,"BBCode","2010-04-23 09:05:43"
17817,3,"those are 16th notes! it's the famous horse galloping rhythm 8th note + 16th notes...\
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those 2 16th notes are muted",17817,"BBCode","2010-04-23 19:01:57"
17818,3,"yes 16th notes\, i tihnk i might have covered that rhythm in my art of accompaniment dvd\, not sure though\, and can't verify because idont have it haha",17817,"BBCode","2010-04-23 19:04:11"
17820,2671,"dvd's still available",17820,"BBCode","2010-04-24 21:42:02"
17821,252,"Hi Ivan\,\
\
Are you still coming to Djangofest?  \
\
Hey\, even I was confused at Stochelo selling 504. I've been working hard on making one just like it because I believed it was \"the\" sound. I know from the sound of the guitar in the recordings and the height of the bridge that I see in the movies that the top on 504 is flatter than most\, but the old ones are like that by design. The tops got higher. I hope Stochelo is not worried about the guitar for that. Really\, the old ones were flatter by design. My first few Selmers were more like the newer (like #607\, 863 & such) ones and I have been getting older with the design. Am I going in the wrong direction? Should I be making the more modern cutting Selmer model? \
\
I made a 4 brace Selmer model recently and it was very close to what I wanted in sound... still a loud guitar though! The sound has a silky quality for the player\, but out in front it is solid sounding like a piano... it has a bigger voice than the one on youtube. I like its sound so much that I don't want to go much older with the design. It seems like a good balance.\
\
-Bob",17327,"BBCode","2010-04-25 09:52:19"
17822,1523,"Hey bob\,\
\
Yes\, Stochelo and myself will be in DFNW.\
\
Hmmm what can I say ?   I'm certainly not the best person to be able to judge whatsoever... keep going the way  you want !\
\
From what I've heard\, you're already quite close... Now some  other makers  also make models that sound good\, but some are far from  vintage selmer\,  still sounding  great but not LE sound if you see what I mean...\
\
Anyway  as Salvador Dali once said : \"be not afraid of perfection\,  because you will never reach it\" :)  So   I guess you're on a holy grail quest. \
\
Stochelo will gladly  tryout any of your babies  and then you will know !\
\
Looking forward to this\,  man !\
\
cheers\,\
\
i.",17317,"BBCode","2010-04-25 10:04:07"
17823,1275,"Hi I will take the chang dvd if not sold \, dean 7165171065\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40123#p40123]Subject: DVD's[/url]\
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[quote=\"arjr\"]Is the Dennis Chang DVD still available?\
\
\
\
Angelo[/quote]",17823,"BBCode","2010-04-25 16:22:25"
17824,2246,"Hey Andreas!\
\
I have just a little question. I am in search of the Concert Video in which Jimmy Rosenberg joins the Hot Club of Sweden in February 2004. Do you have the hole concert? There a just a few little clips on youtube.. I am very interrested! If you want a also would pay for it for sure! \
\
Have a nice day\, Fabian  :D",17824,"BBCode","2010-04-26 01:47:55"
17825,1851,"Thank you for the information! After some consideration I have ordered the D-hole rs 1939. I could get it about 300 euros under the normal price\, and thanks to your advice\, I asked for an extra bridge that is higher. \
\
I'm looking forward to receiving this guitar. Hopefully I like it.\
\
Kind regards\, Frédéric",17790,"BBCode","2010-04-26 06:10:07"
17826,1833,"Good morning\, I am interested about this guitar\,\
I am already an owner of a Gitane DG 300 jj MODEL but wanted something different.\
\
You have some fotos?",17826,"BBCode","2010-04-26 23:15:45"
17827,942,"Hi\,\
\
Please send me your e-mail address or mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nickewiden@gmail.com\">nickewiden@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I will send you some pictures.\
\
Regards\
/Nicke",17826,"BBCode","2010-04-27 01:56:02"
17828,252,"Sorry\, I didn't mean that question to be awkward. \
\
I have just noticed such a difference in early and late Selmers. The early ones derive from the Maccaferri design and are inspired by banjos and musette music. There was great variety through the transition period - different brace placements and number of braces. Django's guitar was near the end of this transition period. All the guitars Django recorded with had a very big and mellow sound... Maccaferri... his 640mm petit (the J'Attendrai film guitar) and even his #503... from the Louvre Xrays you can see it has 4 braces and the placement is a little different from the later guitars. All of this should give a larger 'older' sound. The later Selmers (rosewood necks built by Pierre Roulout ~1950) have a nearly archtop quality to them. They're still VERY MUCH Selmers\, but the mids are more prominent\, the bass is tighter and they have an overall tighter cleaner more modern sound (and design) Here is a video I made while studying one of my Selmer prototypes (the intent was to make a guitar in the 500's / 600's sound)\
\
It seems Busato did a similar thing with his Grande Model. It is harder to track the Busatos because he didn't number them. However\, I have studied 11 Busatos now and have been able to group them roughly based on the pattern of the veneer on the sides and backs\, and also by the address on the label/badge. I believe the older ones had more ringing/reverb but the later ones had a tighter and more focused sound with a firmer bass. But - it is real 'detective' work to understand the intent of his design changes ;-) My Busato's side-veneer is identical to Leo's (Stochelo's?) Busato on Leo's site. My back veneer is identical to Michael Horowitz' Busato\, but mine was made at the old location... so mine is from a similar time but mine is a little older... haha... Busato detective work!\
\
OK\, well - that is the update from here. Thanks for the encouragement and travel safely.\
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-Bob",17327,"BBCode","2010-04-27 12:58:56"
17829,1523,"Waaaaah you're crazy\, man !\
\
I like your approach. Bring that stuff to DFNW :mrgreen:",17317,"BBCode","2010-04-27 13:11:48"
17830,2717,"Hi\,\
\
I'm looking to buy a Castelluccia from J.C. I contacted him and he agreed to ship to USA. Since\, it's risky I wanted to get a feedback from an actual owner. I know the Swing model (which probably 80% will be my choice due to price) is great. I have heard the mp3 sample on the website and also the one Ayala plays on the youtube. \
\
I saw in one of your posts that you also have played sweet chorus. Is that true that the neck is different from swing? I read somewhere that  from Gypsy to Tears the neck is old style flat top and after that the necks are modern. Is this true? \
\
Assuming I have the money\, are Tears model and Sweet Chorus 350EUR and 550EUR better than swing? Is it worth paying for the \"sound difference\"? \
\
Your comment will be incredibly valuable to me\, since I am in US with no access to Paris.\
\
Regards\
Ali",17830,"BBCode","2010-04-29 23:12:25"
17831,2719,"[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40027#p40027]Subject: Richwood Gypsy Jazz guitar[/url]\
\
[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]Hola Musette\,\
Yo vivo en Mexico en el DF.\
Mandame un PM para juntarnos a tocar\, también doy clases de gypsy jazz por si estas interesado.\
Saludos\, \
Enrique[/quote]\
Que tal Enrique\, he estado pensando acerca de tomar clases contigo y tengo muchísimas ganas de empezar a tocar pero llevo ya como 2 meses intentando tocar jazz manouche en una guitarra clásica y en una eléctrica porque soy zurdo y no puedo conseguir una estilo Selmer o Mccaferri.\
He buscado por todas partes y lo único que encuentro es en ebay esta: \
\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/SX-JAN-1-Gypsy-Jazz-Acoustic-Case-Left-Handed-/370363377955?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item563b60a923]http://cgi.ebay.com/SX-JAN-1-Gypsy-Jazz ... 563b60a923[/url]\
\
Esta otra: \
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/LEFT-HAND-GYPSY-JAZZ-MACCAFERRI-ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-gsmrlh-/230467874789?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35a8f4afe5]http://cgi.ebay.com/LEFT-HAND-GYPSY-JAZ ... 35a8f4afe5[/url]\
\
Y he hablado con un vendedor en Ebay que va a Francia todos los veranos por guitarras de este estilo y le pregunté si podría conseguirme una zurda y me ultimamente me respondió que habló con un luthier que si las hace zurdas\, que se llaman Cafe Americaine \, no se que tan buenas sean porque no laes encuentro por internet y no me gustaría comprarla y decepcionarme.\
Te quiero preguntar\, ¿tu qué me recomiendas comprar?\
No se si conozcas de alguna marca de precio razonable que haga guitarras zurdas.\
Mi presupuesto es de mas o menos $14000 pesos.\
He escuchado sobre las guitarras marca Manouche\, pero ya se salen de mi presupuesto además de que te cobran más si la quieres zurda.\
Quisiera algo como una Saga Gitane \, pero desafortunadamente  no  las  hacen zurdas\, y mi sueño es una Dupont\, aunque sea la más económica llamada Nomade\, pero creo que ya es mucho dinero\, 1200 euros más envío.\
También me gustan mucho las Gallato y esas creo que se quedan en los límites de mi presupuesto \, las he escuchado y realmente me gusta su sonido y apariencia\, pero sólo quiero saber si las hacen zurdas y no se quién las distribuirá o quién las envié para acá\, porque he buscado su página de internet y creo que no tienen.\
Y es que ya me estoy empezando a hartar de practicar todos los días en una guitarra acústica clásica o en mi guitarra eléctrica que no dan el mismo sonido\, volúmen/ataque\, tono medio-agudo y sentimiento que una guitarra manouche da.\
\
Saludos \
 David",17794,"BBCode","2010-05-01 16:24:57"
17832,2719,"Hi\, i wanted to ask you\, i'm a left handed guitar player and want to buy the Angelo Debarre RS 1939 Gallato guitar but i don't see any lefty models on your site\, theres only right handed ones.\
Where can i find the left handed models?\
\
Thanks\
David",17832,"BBCode","2010-05-01 17:37:49"
17833,574,"Hi jflojazz\,\
\
Great sound on the pickup. Would you be willing to make a seven string pickup. I have pretty wide string spacing and I do need a pickup for my beast. It is a Selmac but a bit unconventional. I would prefer the humbucker if possible. I have more clearance than the usual Selmac. Let me know if you'd be willing to do this and some idea of the cost. Thanks and good work!\
\
Ken Bloom",17833,"BBCode","2010-05-02 05:49:16"
17834,2127,"Hi there\
  yes I would be willing to make a seven string model.\
  I am still working out the final mounting kinks on the humbucker design .\
    a single coil would be easier for seven string ans the humbucking principle works best when the 2 coils are equal (  hard to divide 7 by 2!))\
  but  would be less noisy than a single coil \, however my single coils are fully shielded and the noise is very manageable though not silent.\
  for a single coil 7 string would be 210$  for a humbucker 250$ and would take  a bit longer.\
    contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, I would neeed you to mail me your string spacing and other details\
    thank you\
    Jason",17833,"BBCode","2010-05-02 10:21:39"
17835,1380,"It's great to see someone making pickups. \
Can you put together a humbucker now?\
What's the price?\
Can your pickups accommodate the wider string spacing of the dhole guitar strings?\
Will they work with regular acoustic-electric strings that are ferrous and with Argentines and still be balanced?\
Finally do you wind hotter and cooler pickups?\
\
Thanks\
Jeff\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17835,"BBCode","2010-05-03 10:59:54"
17836,2127,"Hi There \
  Yes I am working on a D hole model now.  I have a player here using my\
  flat top model on a d hole \,   ( which has different sized magnets for different strings)   I have one now you can try for 120$ money back guarantee.\
    yes I have a humbucker that is amazing \, but I am working  on the mold for the mounting still\, Then  I need to do A Dhole hone.\
  Oh the Humbuckers have adjustable pole pieces to balance the strings.\
     and finally .  Yess I can wind them Hot or cold\
      usual range from 6k to 7.5 k   but I did a Killer humbucker that was only\
  5.8 k and was SUPER transparent and acoustic sounding.\
  still experimenting a lot\
      if you want to try one paypal me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
        120$ for single coil\
   149 for humbucker\
   thank you\
  Jason",17835,"BBCode","2010-05-03 20:38:52"
17837,9,"Hello\,\
\
I noticed that you have been asking for illegal copies of my books online:\
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[url=http://projectw.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1223099&start=0]http://projectw.org/viewtopic.php?f=35& ... 99&start=0[/url]\
\
[i]Hi\,\
\
I'm aware of the fact that there's a torrent to be found with the pdf of this book\, but currently it's still offline.. So if anyone would know where I can find this one\, I'd be delighted!\
\
grtz[/i]\
\
I kindly ask that you buy legal copies of my books. Piracy does profound damage to this small market for Gypsy jazz books.\
\
Thanks\,\
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-Michael Horowitz",17837,"BBCode","2010-05-05 11:31:08"
17838,2133,"yes well\, indeed at some time I was searching online. But I can assure you that after some thought put into it (and realizing exactly what you just mentioned) I did buy your book (unaccompanied django). \
\
I hope that you can forgive my miss\, and rest assured it won't happen again. I can see that you put a lot of effort in writing your books and they really are worth every penny. \
\
regards\,\
hennox",17838,"BBCode","2010-05-05 15:44:19"
17839,9,"Thanks for buying it! Enjoy...\
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-Michael",17837,"BBCode","2010-05-05 15:49:43"
17840,2133,"no problem!\
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oh by the way\, as long as we're talking about unaccompanied django\, maybe a little suggestion.. You provide a transcription of two songs by stochelo rosenberg\, but it's unfortunate that these aren't to be found on the provided CD.. \
\
anyway\, I've been wanting to say this a while ago but felt like it would be a waste of topic ;)",17838,"BBCode","2010-05-05 15:52:50"
17841,9,"unfortunately Stochelo wouldn't give me the rights to use those songs on the Cd...you can but the CDs\, they are great!",17837,"BBCode","2010-05-05 16:46:18"
17842,311,"Hola david\,\
Las mejores guitarras baratas son las Cigano y Gitane\, son las únicas economicas que tienen el sonido. Cualquier otra solo se ve como Selmer.\
Una Manouche o una Gallato seguro que estan bien tambien pero más caras. checa las Castellucia y las Dell arte tambien.\
Si sigues ahorrando para una Dupont te recomiendo esperar hasta la MD100.\
Si no una Aria\, Rondo\, etc. Esta bien para empezar solo que no pagues más de 300 dolares por ninguna. Ya que se ven como una Selmer pero no tienen el sonido real... suenan como cualquier otra guitarra acustica con cuerdas de metal.\
Por cierto que cualquier guitarra te sirve para aprender\, Stochelo Rosenberg aprendió con una guitarra clásica... si tiene cuerdas de metal mejor pero definitivamente no tiene que ser una guitarra tipo Selmer. El secreto del sonido está en la tecnica de plumilla.\
Yo en tu lugar compraria una guitarra barata con cuerdas de metal\, gypsy o no\, y seguiria ahorrando hasta poder llegarle a una Dupont\
\
Espero tu llamada para las clases solo que te aviso que voy a estar fuera las ultimas dos semanas de Mayo y tambien de Junio.\
Saludos\,\
Enrique",17842,"BBCode","2010-05-05 18:27:31"
17843,346,"Hello Ramsezaz\,\
NewcastleBud (Rick) here.\
I hope you are well.\
Are you still playing music?\
My girlfriend and I are going to Samois this year and I want to get advice on travel\, camping at the festival site\, etc.\
I'm not even sure if visit this site much anymore\, but if so\, feels free to contact me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:azusa1@earthlink.net\">azusa1@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> or Facebook at Rick Olivarez\
Thanks and take care\,\
Rick",17843,"BBCode","2010-05-09 13:50:24"
17844,58,"Hi:\
\
I'm at work now\, but have one of his licks volumes at home. I'll check when I get there and let you know.\
\
Charlie\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40353#p40353]Subject: WTB: Nolan's out of print book![/url]\
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[quote=\"Holmes\"]Anyone have the Robin Nolan  Jazz Licks Vol 1 w/Dark eyes\, Minor swing\, etc. licks? Its the old one that's out of print!\
\
-Holmes[/quote]",17844,"BBCode","2010-05-10 14:50:20"
17845,2268,"Thanks Charlie\,\
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Its this one .. [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/nolan_licks.html?source=googlebase]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... googlebase[/url]\
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Lemme Know!",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-11 05:18:00"
17846,2268,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
You an Aleman fan?",17846,"BBCode","2010-05-11 05:21:00"
17847,58,"Hi:\
\
Well\, I guess I've wasted your time; the one I have is \"Essential Gypsy Jazz Guitar Licks\, Vol. 1\". \
\
I've been meaning to post some of my G jazz stuff for sale\, and that was one of them.\
\
Charlie",17844,"BBCode","2010-05-11 07:22:56"
17848,426,"Hi Holmes\,\
\
I am indeed an Aleman fan -- he's great!\
\
The reason I got in touch is that I'm working on a Web-based transcribing tool that will help you create a highly accurate guitar tab from any MP3. While it doesn't do it *automatically* (yet...)\, it's pretty sophisticated and lets you do things like slow down the song without changing pitch\, etc.\
\
Is this something you might be interested in? I would love to give you access to the preview version\, in the hopes that you could give me some feedback. If you're interested\, let me know your Google Account username (if you have a Gmail address\, it's your Gmail address; otherwise\, you can create one here: [url=https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount]https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount[/url] ).\
\
Adrian",17846,"BBCode","2010-05-11 08:19:25"
17849,2268,"Thats ok man\, thanks anyway",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-11 13:28:42"
17850,2268,"Thanks Adrian\,\
\
I am a Luddite for sure so anything in the way of computer programs may be difficult for me. But I can sure try it out and give you my opinion. I would much rather support a small time operation than a big cooperation ya know.\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cryanhomes1@gmail.com\">Cryanhomes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\, Courtney\
\
ps We gotta jam sometime when I get to Chicago. I'll be moving to Milwaukee in June!",17846,"BBCode","2010-05-11 13:36:54"
17851,2268,"Hey Craig\,\
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Do you have this one? ... [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/nolan_licks.html?source=googlebase]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... googlebase[/url]\
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If so\, how much would you like for it?",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-11 13:38:53"
17852,2268,"Hey Brandon\,\
\
I'm interested in learning all the licks! What do you have in mind? Send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> to see if we can work something out.\
\
Thanks\, Courtney",17852,"BBCode","2010-05-11 13:40:45"
17853,426,"Excellent\, Courtney\, I'm glad you're interested in checking it out! And no problem at all if you consider yourself a Luddite -- that's even better\, because I need some feedback from people who aren't uber-nerds like me. :)\
\
My site is called Soundslice\, and it's still private -- that is\, I'm only showing it to people I know\, while I work out the kinks and figure out where to take it next.\
\
So here's the deal: My goal is to make a transcription tool that ties the transcription to the actual audio file itself -- so that each note in the guitar tab is associated with the exact moment in the recording. The problem with guitar tab\, and even standard notation\, is that it loses all of the subtlety of the music. With Soundslice\, you can *listen* to the music as you see which notes are being played\, which gives you so much more context.\
\
You can also use it to annotate a song in other ways\, like marking the chords and song form (e.g.\, AABA sections).\
\
But without further ado\, here's the site:\
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[url=http://adrian.appspot.com/]http://adrian.appspot.com/[/url]\
(Log in with your <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cryanhomes1@gmail.com\">Cryanhomes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> account -- don't worry\, I don't get access to the password.)\
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To get an idea of how it works\, check out these transcriptions I've made:\
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Django Reinhardt -- Naguine\
[url=http://adrian.appspot.com/36013/]http://adrian.appspot.com/36013/[/url]\
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Django Reinhardt -- I'll See You In My Dreams (only partly complete)\
[url=http://adrian.appspot.com/36025/]http://adrian.appspot.com/36025/[/url]\
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Adrien Moignard -- Coquette (partly complete)\
[url=http://adrian.appspot.com/11009/]http://adrian.appspot.com/11009/[/url]\
\
When you're viewing one of those\, click \"Quick and dirty instructions\" for more nuts-and-bolts of how it works.\
\
Feel free to upload some songs (an Oscar Aleman tune or whatever else) and play around with transcribing them. Let me know what you think! My main goal at this point is to get as much feedback from people as possible\, so I know what parts to improve. THANK YOU for being willing to test it!\
\
Adrian\
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P.S. I'm always up for a jam\, so let's definitely get together when you're in the area!",17846,"BBCode","2010-05-11 21:09:46"
17854,131,"Yes\, that's the one.   How's about $30 [u]including[/u] shipping to anywhere in 48 states? \
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Craig Bumgarner",17854,"BBCode","2010-05-12 03:43:27"
17855,2268,"Sounds great. Do you have paypal? If not\, whats your address and I'll send you a check?\
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Thanks\, Courtney",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-12 05:17:26"
17856,131,"Courtney\, \
\
A check would be fine.   Rather than waiting for the check to arrive and all that\, how about you send me an email or PM once you've put the check in the mail and I will send the book out same day.   Send me your address.\
\
My Address is: \
\
Craig Bumgarner\
17794 Cherryfield Road\
Drayden\, MD  20630\
\
C) 240-298-2643",17854,"BBCode","2010-05-12 07:18:15"
17857,2749,"Hi-\
I just joined this forum. I live in Hollywood\, and am looking for someone who teaches here in Portland. Do you know anyone? Also\, I do some building and repair\, but have found some flaws in the Collins book\, and the Plans are hard to work from. Do you know anyone that might be willing to let me measure their instruments? Any information is valuable to me. Thanks for your time.\
damon",17857,"BBCode","2010-05-12 13:42:51"
17858,2268,"Sounds good Craig!\
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My address is 1423 General Pershing\, New Orleans LA 70115\
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I'll send the check out tomorrow\, 5/13/10\
\
Thanks again!  :lol: \
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Courtney Holmes",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-12 13:50:59"
17859,217,"Hi Francois\,\
\
I've been away a long time. You sent this last year and I just found it. There was no link to the song in your message\, so I don't know if that's the song. If you still have the link\, or image to the song Chanson de la Rue-de Chanson la Rue-La Chanson de Rue\, I only speak English so I don't know which is correct. George Shearing and Stephane Grappelli wrote it) could you try and send it again?\
\
My present email address is   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dtpolk@chiconet.com\">dtpolk@chiconet.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks!",14233,"BBCode","2010-05-12 23:27:05"
17860,2355,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
I am interested in the Oscar Aleman thread you were on in the django books site.\
Could you share with me what you going on about? I'd sure appreciated it. I don't know if you remember me but I've met you in some of Alphonso's classes and workshops over the years. I live up in Kenosha WI. I just wanted to say congratulations on the progress you've made over the last few years. Take care.\
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Dwaine Majkrzak",17860,"BBCode","2010-05-13 06:51:52"
17861,9,"HI\,\
\
Your pickups look nice! Let me know if you'd like to sell them through the Djangobooks store. I could sell a lot more that way...only a small fraction of our customers read the forum so they'd miss your ad there.\
\
thanks!\
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-Michael",17861,"BBCode","2010-05-13 08:36:35"
17862,131,"Courtney\, \
\
I put the book in the mail to you this morning\, USPS\, 1st Class.  They said it should get there Monday.   \
\
BTW\, how's the gypsy jazz thing going in New Orleans these days.   I was there a couple years ago and it was sorta happening\, but Vavavoom has since broke up and I haven't read much about anything in the GJ vein taking its place.  Course I'm over a thousand miles away.   What is the insider's view? \
\
Craig",17854,"BBCode","2010-05-13 08:58:46"
17863,2268,"Cool thanks Craig.\
\
I moved here from Chicago last year and I gotta say I am little disappointed in the GJ. There are a few groups that play this style of music but most of the groups have a frontman that sings\, something I'm not a big fan of. I guess I had it too good in Chicago! I like the more simplistic GJ I guess. My wife and I are moving to Milwaukee next month so I'll be right back home!\
\
Thanks again for the book. Did it help you out? What resources have you found to be good? I'm a year into this and it keeps getting better and better!\
\
-Courtney",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-13 09:47:35"
17864,2127,"Hi Michael thank you Yes I definitely would.\
  I am busily working on the designs and incorporating user feedback.\
  right now I am adding a volume control\, and making a humbucker and D-hole Models. some people are also asking that the cable be plug in instead of \"captive\"   In general I am doing lots of experimentation with the designs.\
   perhaps I could send you some models to review for me.  would love to have your opinions as well\
   as soon as I feel I have gelled into a few fantastic models I would love to have you sell some through djangobooks .\
  will be in touch  \
     take care \
  Jason Krivo Flores",17864,"BBCode","2010-05-13 10:47:15"
17865,9,"sounds good...feel free to send me some samples and I'll check them out!",17861,"BBCode","2010-05-13 10:50:19"
17866,131,"Courtney\,  \
\
Interesting\, I keep thinking New Orleans would be such a natural for gypsy jazz.  You've got the swing jazz thing AND the French thing going on down there.    \
\
Regards singers\, think what you will\, but you should hear our Mary Kavalaskas\, she'd knock you out.  Ain't nothin' sexier than a chick singing in French.   She sings lots of French songs from the 40s & 50s\, some of Djangos tunes (Coucou\, Exactly Like You\, etc.)\, Edith Piaf\, etc\, plus modern stuff like Belleville Rendevouz.   She's moving to Montreal next month to try it big time.   \
\
Regards the Nolan Licks book\, it's got some good ideas.  I bought a whole bunch of books like this when I started and they helped a lot\, but  eventually\, I found the thing that helps me most is transcribing solos by players I admire\, Django first of all\, but also Stochelo Rosenberg\, Bireli\, Adrien Moignard\, Fapy\, Angelo Debarre\, amongst so many others.   I used to try to play entire solos or at least entire choruses\, but now I just learn phrases and link them together in solos.  It is very important to think about  he phrase relative to the harmonic context\, that is\, what chord the lick is being played over\, what key are we in\, what is the underlying arpeggio or scale\, to what chord does the phrase resolve\, are there substitutions at work.   That way you can use it again somewhere else.  It is highly unlikely you can do that unless you understand how the phrase works harmonically. \
\
A good book for help with this is Stephane Wrembel's [u]Introduction to Gypsy Jazz[/u].  He goes through all the chords and arpeggios showing how they work together.   Like harmonic minor arp over a dominant 7th chord.   Or a b9 arp over a dom 7th.  Or the relative minor over the major chord.   Not much in the way of licks\, that is what listening to your favorite influences and transcribing is for\, but Wrembel's book will help you understand what they are doing.   Otherwise\, when you try to relate that harmonic minor scale over a dom 7th chord\, you're going to say WTF.  \
\
The other concept that seems only tangentially dealt with in many books is the concept of neighbor notes\, notes either a whole or half step above and below the arpeggio notes that fit.  Django used them all the time.  I've never figured out how to think about them analytically as I play\, but I keep adding them in and eventually I've gotten so I play them without thinking about them.   Keeps an arp from sounds like a simple arp.   \
\
Hope this helps\,   \
\
Craig\
Hot Club of DC",17854,"BBCode","2010-05-13 14:03:05"
17867,11,"I can probably teach gypsy jazz really well.  I have just about every gypsy jazz book ever published.    All I require is that you have 10 songs memorized in the gypsy jazz genre:  I think it is critical to be able to think about chord changes and soloing.\
\
I don't mind letting you measure my guitar after I know you better.   I feel wierd about it when I barely know someone though.   I have 2 different styles of gypsy guitar:  a classic style oval and a Favino style D-hole.   Also\, there is a good luthier of gypsy guitars in Hillsboro.  His name is Bob Holo.\
\
Also\, there is a Saturday jam every week in Hollywood from 4-6pm at the Moon and Sixpence pub.   I'm only there once in a while though...\
\
-Jon",17857,"BBCode","2010-05-13 19:57:18"
17868,470,"greetings\,   \"manitou gypsy jazz djam\" in manitou springs     12pm monday may 31st   at soda springs park.    3 groups     more details      {search{   mango fan django     bring a guitar",17868,"BBCode","2010-05-13 20:12:22"
17869,470,"greetings\,  check out     :mantou gypsy jazz djam\" in manitou springs\
monday may 31 at 12pm   at soda springs park    3 groups     \
bring a guitar     more info;  search    mango fan django",17869,"BBCode","2010-05-13 20:15:56"
17870,470,"greetings\,  check out  \"manitou gypsy jazz djam\" in manitou springs   monday  may 31st at 12pm at soda springs park   3 groups\
bring guitar     more info;    search    mango fan django",17869,"BBCode","2010-05-13 20:21:56"
17871,1907,"Hey Michael\,\
Got my order in yesterday. I popped a fresh set of Argies on as soon as I got the package home!! Thanks so much for all the great things you do for the GJ community!!!\
Thanks again!!",17871,"BBCode","2010-05-14 02:17:45"
17872,9,"Hi Ian\,\
\
thanks\, enjoy!\
\
-Michael",17872,"BBCode","2010-05-14 07:27:10"
17873,2756,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39000#p39000]Subject: D- hole vs. oval hole?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Pugs47\"]If you settle on a 12 fret d-hole\, I have a beauty I must sell.  Michael Collins made it and its a Favino sized body in flamed maple.  absolutely georgous with a shatten pickup.  I sell it for the cost of a Gitane Jorgenson\, $1374. plus shipping.  This guitar new would be $3500.  Send me a personal email and I'll forward pictures\, or its featured on Michaels website.  I have a 14 fret Hommage D-hole short scale and a Dell Arte 503 Legend and a Draleon Samois 8000.  I need to liquidate![/quote]\
\
Are these instruments still available?  Thanks.",17873,"BBCode","2010-05-16 13:10:10"
17874,944,"Collins sold.  Draleon is at archtop.com\, but is out for approval",17873,"BBCode","2010-05-16 15:44:12"
17875,2756,"Ok. Thanks.",17873,"BBCode","2010-05-16 17:27:54"
17876,858,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
I was viewing your response in the Oscar Aleman thread\, and was wondering what you were talking about with converting mp3's to guitar tab?  I've heard of software that's supposed to convert mp3 to midi\, but apparently doesn't do a good job of it.  Do you really have software that can do this accurately?\
\
Thanks for any help you can offer.  I'd love to have a program that does this.\
\
Shawn",17876,"BBCode","2010-05-17 12:22:34"
17877,131,"Jason\, \
\
I'm interested in your pickup.  The videos samples sound very good.   How can I buy one?   \
\
Craig Bumgarner\
Hot Club of DC\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17877,"BBCode","2010-05-17 13:53:47"
17878,2268,"Hey Craig\,\
\
Just got the book. Thanks so much! Also great advice\, I love hearing from a veteran!\
\
-Courtney",17845,"BBCode","2010-05-17 13:58:35"
17879,131,"Courtney\, \
\
You're check arrived yesterday as well\, thanks.  Enjoy the book\, keep swingin' !\
\
Craig",17854,"BBCode","2010-05-18 05:55:16"
17880,2127,"Hi Craig\
  I can sell you one directly.\
  which model are you interested in?\
  I have a single coil adjustable model for 119$\
   and soon will have single coils with and humbuckers with a volume knob ( a la stimer)   $149 for single coil and $169 for humbucker.\
   you can paypal me to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
    thank you and let me know if you have any questions/ needs.\
    Jason Krivo Flores",17877,"BBCode","2010-05-18 09:42:42"
17882,1124,"Hey Buddy\, hope all good in The states\, just wondering if you hever had any luck on the video burning front ? I am hopeless and in fact incredibly dufusish at this sort of thing so I totally understand if its proving to be harder to do than first thought! I have still to download my friends wedding from 3 years ago successfully",17786,"BBCode","2010-05-19 07:58:06"
17883,230,"Hi Neal - yes I've got it to work! Will get it mailed off to you...I have your address as:\
\
My address if you are succesful is \
17 woodfield terrace \
Inchicore\
Dublin \
Ireland\
\
***Is there any post code?\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",17787,"BBCode","2010-05-19 12:10:09"
17884,455,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Thanks for the offer of the charts!  I'm the rhythm player in our band and also the keeper of chord charts/lead sheets.\
\
Here's my email\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mike.glick@atk.com\">mike.glick@atk.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Mike",17884,"BBCode","2010-05-19 20:51:41"
17885,1124,"Thats great news!!! The post code is apparantly D10 but they don't worry to much about that sort of thing down here :shock: \
I will make a list up of what I have in terms of learning tools etc tonight and send you a wee email with them on it",17786,"BBCode","2010-05-20 01:05:32"
17886,1852,"Hi Hemert\
\
I didn't want to put this on a public forum however if Stochelo likes the pick and is interested there may be the possibility of some sort of endorsement thing to happen.  I had a brief conversation with the owner a while back and he is OK with me opening the door if desired.  If he wants to try it earlier I can mail it to him.  \
\
The 2mm picks that I have were a custom made thickness as I found the 1.5 mm to be a little too flexible for me.  The material is very expensive and exotic.  He still loses a little bit of money on the 1.5mm picks at $30.00 US.  I gather that he will increase the prices on the thicker ones at some point.  Very unique in that they are very slippery to the strings and yet as long as one has no oil  on fingers stay in place very well.\
\
I think the thing with Nous'che could be quite serious if not attended to.\
\
Best Jay",17886,"BBCode","2010-05-20 09:18:16"
17887,1679,"Dear Ted\, I wish that I had read your post sooner!  I have a Stimer all ready to go (brand new still in the box) and I am about 25 miles from Harrisburg!  Argh!  Sorry I did not know you needed help.  I have been too busy to even read the forum.\
\
Btw\, I owe you some thanks.  I bought JP Favino #1087.  Yes you are right it is a real monster!  Unfortunately last week I noticed that a crack was beginning to form next to the fretboard.  Rodrigo was kind enough to take me on a Sunday.  He did not have enough time to do all the work that needed to be done but he did stabilize the crack\, moved the 9th fret dot marker to the 10th\, and adjusted a number of the frets.\
\
I wish it was not such a chore to get into the NYC!\
\
I hope that you were able to get your Stimer problems sorted.  Thanks and\
\
Best\,\
Ed",17887,"BBCode","2010-05-20 11:15:20"
17888,230,"Got it!...giving to the missus to pop in the mail to you today...hope it plays OK for you. Let me know when you get it and if it works.\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",17787,"BBCode","2010-05-21 06:15:45"
17889,2762,"Hi Josh\, I'm a GJ player from Istanbul. Last year I bought a Gitane DG-320 from djangobooks. I want some upgrades on this baby; bridge and tailpiece... \
\
I play both rhythm and lead with this guitar and prefer dynamic and clear bass and treble balance and response. I use Argentine's .10 strings. Bridge height is 21mm and string height is 2.5mm at 12th fret.\
\
I need your advice at this point\, and some questions:\
\
- What about Dupont Bridges? Or go for your custom bridges?\
- What is the sound difference between rosewood and ebony bridges?\
- Is it worth to replace tailpiece with Dupont DR's ? \
\
It needs fretwork but shipping issues is very expensive to send the guitar to you :(  so\, I left the guitar to my luthier for fretwork\, any other upgrades suggested?\
\
Thanks by now\,\
Regards.\
Erkan Bediroglu",17889,"BBCode","2010-05-21 07:08:00"
17890,1063,"Shawn\,\
I have time tonight. I could take a look at your notes / transcription and edit whatever needs to be edited.\
Just let me know.\
My email is :\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
-Stephan (Joli Gadjo)\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40576#p40576]Subject: Help with transcription[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Shawn\"]I've been using a program called \"Transcribe!\" to work out Django's 1949 Rome Session solo on \"Improv. on Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Andante (Starry Night)\" and I think I have all of the notes correct.  However\, I'm having trouble determining note length and measure placement.  My ultimate goal is to make a powertab\, pdf\, or something that has an accurate transcription of the solo.\
\
I was just wondering if anyone would like to help me with this?  It shouldn't take long if you've done transcriptions before\, as most of the notes are already transcribed\, but I'm mainly wanting someone to take a look at it and see if the notes are correct.\
\
Any help would be much appreciated!  :D \
\
Shawn[/quote]",17890,"BBCode","2010-05-21 08:30:05"
17891,1124,"You are a legend! I will get onto the list that I have here-maybe I can send you some stuff through the net with something like yousendit etc? Thanks so much for that mate-I will let you know when it arrives. AND you have to come stay with us when next in this neck of the woods 8)",17786,"BBCode","2010-05-21 09:11:39"
17892,858,"Thanks Joli\, I'm currently at work\, but as soon as I get home tonight I'll send it over.  I really appreciate this\, I've been wanting an accurate transcription of this solo for a long time\, and I'm not sure if mine is very good or not.  Just so you know...I've simply imputed what I believe the notes are into a powertab file\, and thats about it.  I'm fairly new to transcribing\, so I'm sure there are mistakes.\
\
Just so you have it\, my email is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shawncrwalters@hotmail.com\">shawncrwalters@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Shawn",17892,"BBCode","2010-05-21 11:58:01"
17893,230,"Neal\, you're welcome. I'd really love some footage\, if you can get it\, of Les Doigts De L'Homme from Samois that you'll be at next month...or any other footage that you may have of them...appreciate that if you can give it a go.\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",17787,"BBCode","2010-05-21 12:31:12"
17894,2082,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I have  a question regarding my Dupont MD50. If i'm playing notes on the E and B string after the 5th fret down\, the E and D strings start to resonate giving a reverb effect sustain in the guitar. The only way to stop them is to dampen them with the right hand or with the left hand.\
Might you have any idea if it could be a set up or truss rod tension issue?\
\
Thanks for any advice.\
\
Denny.",17894,"BBCode","2010-05-21 12:34:11"
17895,2579,"I am afraid your message was sent to me in error.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Bob.",17895,"BBCode","2010-05-21 14:20:13"
17896,95,"Go with the Dupont. the new ones sound great and work very well. No need to upgrade the tail piece unless you really want to or the other one is broken. \
\
I like the sound of Rosewood my self for bridges but with the bigtone it really makes very little difference in acoustical tone. \
\
Hope that helps.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",17896,"BBCode","2010-05-22 15:03:48"
17897,1124,"Leave it to me mate-thats one gig that I will be sitting at the front for so its going to be easy\, can't wait to see them actually!",17786,"BBCode","2010-05-23 01:41:15"
17898,1051,"Hi Brandon\,\
\
thank you for your nice comment! My hometown Tübingen is twinned to Aix and the jumelage has its 50th anniversary this year\, so we are playing as a part of the celebration ceremonies.  We will be playing in Aix on June\, 2 at around 18:00 at the Place de la Rotonde.\
\
Unfortunately the organisaton is very chaotic and it seems it will be our only concert (although they promised us 2 or 3 and we would have played more or less for free..) If you live close to Aix\, do you know a place where we might be able to play an impromptu concert? We will be staying in Pertuis for one week from next Sunday on. Anyway\, if you can make it to Aix\, I would love to meet you!\
\
If you answer me by private mail\, please be patient for me to reply. I am already staying in the Provence and don't have regular access to the internet.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Frank",17898,"BBCode","2010-05-23 03:38:27"
17899,606,"Hi Frank\,\
\
That's great\, I will try to be there on June 2.  I live in Vinon-sur-Verdon\, which is about 45 minutes from Aix\, or 40 minutes from Pertuis.  I am not too familiar with performance venues in Aix\, but for an impromptu gig in Pertuis you might want to check a cafe called Hakuna Matata\, at the Place de la Diane in the center of town.\
[url=http://www.hakunamatata84.fr]http://www.hakunamatata84.fr[/url]\
Otherwise\, you could also contact villages in the region if you would like to play during a market day.  Here in Vinon our market day is Sunday\, and I believe musicians have to contact the Police Municipale or the mairie to play during the market.\
If I can't make it to Aix on June 2\, perhaps we can meet in Pertuis.  If you have any informal jam sessions while you are in the region\, I could bring my accordion.\
\
cheers\,\
Brandon",17898,"BBCode","2010-05-23 07:36:23"
17900,426,"Hey there\,\
\
I'm a gypsy jazz guitar player from Chicago\, and I'm visiting DC this week\, from today until Thursday evening. I checked out the Hot Club of DC's Web site and see that the next gig isn't until Thursday night after I leave -- is there any chance you're playing before Thursday? If not\, is there any way you'd be up for a jam while I'm in town? I don't have a guitar\, but maybe I could borrow one?\
\
Here's some of my music -- [url=http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty]http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty[/url]\
\
Adrian",17900,"BBCode","2010-05-24 15:03:10"
17901,426,"Hey there\, Lango-Django\,\
\
Thanks for the forum posts with Django transcriptions and stuff! Obviously you're interested in this sort of thing\, so I want to let you in on a project I've been working on -- an online tool for transcribing guitar recordings. It lets you slow down and loop sections of songs easily\, and it lets you create guitar tab that's associated with the actual audio file such that the appropriate notes in the tab light up as the song plays. (That's kind of hard to explain\, but it's really cool and useful.)\
\
This tool is still a work in progress\, but I'm at the point where I'm ready to start sharing it with selected people to get feedback -- and I'd love to give you free access in return for feedback! You seem to be the perfect person\, the \"target market\,\" if you will. If you're interested\, let me know\, and I can give you more info. Oh\, and I'd need your Google Account e-mail address (you can sign up for free at [url=https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount]https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount[/url] if you don't have an account).\
\
Thanks\,\
Adrian\
[url=http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty]http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty[/url]",17901,"BBCode","2010-05-24 15:07:52"
17902,1063,"Hello Adrian\,\
\
Thanks for your email.\
That is extremely short notice !!!\
I'll try to see if I can put something together\, and will let you know.\
Where are you staying ? Are you in DC proper ?\
Please use my email address instead :\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
-Stephan",17900,"BBCode","2010-05-24 15:14:00"
17903,1063,"In the meantime\, before I can get an answer from my guys\, please check with Bitter Dose Combo maybe they have something going on.\
The link to their facebook is on my website [url=http://www.hcofdc.com/]http://www.hcofdc.com/[/url]",17900,"BBCode","2010-05-24 15:19:02"
17904,858,"Hi Brandon\, thanks for you offer.  What is your email address?  I'll email you a powertab version of what I have transcribed (albeit a rough version)\, and an mp3 of the song.  Believe me\, any help with this is much appreciated\, it's one of those beautiful solos that I feel I need to learn note for note.  I'll send you the files as soon as I get off work tonight.\
\
By the way\, where are you in Nebraska?  Most of my family is from Northern Kansas/Southern Nebraska so it's always nice to meet someone from the Plains that knows about this music.\
\
Shawn\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40637#p40637]Subject: Help with transcription[/url]\
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[quote=\"nebraskagypsy\"]hi shawn\,\
i transcribe often using transcribe\, i rarely write it down but i think i have a good ear\, i would be willing to check your notes\, although i don't have a copy of the song\, maybe you can send me what you have through and email and i'll get busy.\
thanks\,\
\
brandon[/quote]",17904,"BBCode","2010-05-25 07:13:08"
17905,278,"Hello\,\
I recently tried both guitars and ended up getting the gj-15\, but that is mainly because I already have an oval-hole guitar and wanted a D-hole model.\
I thought both the gj-15 and gj-10 are excellent deals for the price. The gj-10 has a bright sound and is better for leads (esp. because of the access to the higher frets)\, while the gj-15 has more mid-range and bass response and sounds fuller for playing rhythm. The gj-15 also seemed slightly louder acoustically. The neck on the gj-15 is slightly wider\, but I don't find it difficult to play. \
Well\, those are my impressions of the guitars. Incidentally\, I bought my gj-15 from Amazon - I think they mis-priced the guitars and the price dropped down to about $220 for one day only. A friend and I both ordered the gj-15. Amazon mistakenly sent me the gj-10\, and I tried if for a few days\, but ultimately returned it for the gj-15. Anyway\, you might want to keep on the prices at Amazon. \
Hope this helps\,\
Tom\
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[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40621#p40621]Subject: beginner question gj-10 or gj-15[/url]\
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[quote=\"blofeld\"]hello there!\
i am happy i found this forum.\
\
here is my story:\
i am actually a professional drummer who happenes to really like manouche.\
since this music does not nee drums and i always wanted to learn another instrument i decided finally to pick up a manouche guitar and start shredding :)\
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after checking on my budget and reading a lot of info i decided to buy either a cigano gj10 or gj15.\
even after reading all the info here and on other boards i am not sure which one to pick.\
\
it seems that the gj10 is a little more versatile?\
the gj15 is easier to play ( i have small hands )?\
the gj15 is better for rhythm?\
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any insight is greatly appreciated!\
\
thanks again![/quote]",17905,"BBCode","2010-05-25 07:28:19"
17906,2688,"hi\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barabe14@hotmail.com\">barabe14@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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i live in North Platte\, not a very big town\, i just practice and teach music a lot\, and go to django in june as often as i can. have you been there?\
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how long have you been playing gypsy jazz?\
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talk to you soon\,\
brandon",17906,"BBCode","2010-05-25 09:01:45"
17907,858,"Really cool\, I've been doing the Gypsy Jazz thing for about 5 years now\, but I play sort of a cross between it and Free form Jazz like Ornette Coleman and Roland Kirk.\
\
I'd love to get to Django in June\, but just haven't found the time or will power to make the trek yet.  If your ever in the Wichita\, KS area for any period let me know and maybe we can jam sometime.\
\
Anyhow\, I'll get those files over to you after work.  Again\, I really appreciate the help!\
\
Shawn",17904,"BBCode","2010-05-25 10:24:18"
17908,2173,"Michael-\
\
My name is Greg Lewis; I met you one night at the Little Bucharest Bistro. We were there to see Alfonso; I believe you had brought a Favino (no serial number). I certainly remember your guitar - AP had a new Parks?\, and IMHO\, your guitar really blew it away. Anyway\, you were kind enough to invite me to stop over and see your collection. My schedule has been pretty strange\, but I'd like to take you up on your offer\, if it's still open.\
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Maybe in a couple of weeks? In the meantime\, I appreciate your remarks on Cigano 15s. I'm pretty close to buying one\, and I know you know GJ guitars.\
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Hoping we can get together.\
\
Greg Lewis",17908,"BBCode","2010-05-25 20:26:25"
17909,563,"Sure I remember you! Little Bucharest. Feel free to come by anytime we are both free. Do you still have my contact info? BTW\, Alfonso was playing his new Holo that night. Great guitar\, but not a Favino.",17909,"BBCode","2010-05-25 21:57:37"
17910,2173,"Great. I still have your contact info.\
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Greg",17908,"BBCode","2010-05-26 09:09:17"
17911,1852,"Hi Hemert\
\
I am undergoing therapy for a RSI which has affected my playing.  I talked yesterday with my Massage Therapist about Nous'che's symptoms.  If as you say he is even if only rarely losing feeling in his fingers she felt it was likely he is suffering from some sort of nerve damage and her advice was to go to a chiropracter and get tested for nerve/muscle problems.\
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If caught early th solution generally only requires a little therapy and a fedw changes in how one hold's oneself and the problem is resolved.  If left untreated for long periods the damage can become irreversible.\
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Best  Jay",17911,"BBCode","2010-05-26 14:49:32"
17912,2173,"Michael-\
\
I've decided on a Cigano GL-15. Have you got a really nice one in stock?\
\
Thanks\
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Greg",17912,"BBCode","2010-05-27 07:22:00"
17913,9,"HI Greg\,\
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Sure\, just order here ad we'll send the best sounding one:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/saga-cigano-short-scale-d-hole-GJ-15.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... GJ-15.html[/url]\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",17913,"BBCode","2010-05-27 07:30:34"
17914,25,"Hey Michael:\
Thanks for staying on top of the vintage showcase. Sorry i didn't get back to you about contact info for the staff. I've been really busy and just forgot. It's hard to get a response from those guys anyway.\
\
 I don't think we'll have any trouble getting good players (including the staff) to demo those guitars...don't worry about that!\
\
~Andrew",17914,"BBCode","2010-05-27 12:22:39"
17915,4,"Hi Ed\,\
\
Thank you for the response and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Adjusting to life off the road and getting ready to move to Europe has been taking up my time. My vintage Stimer blessed me by holding out for another night and when I got back to NY I was able to grab one of my back-ups and complete the tour without issue. Now to think about getting it restored.\
\
Congrats on 1087\, that's a great guitar. It's one I would've loved to have owned\, but I have other fish in the frier!\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ted",17915,"BBCode","2010-05-27 12:28:19"
17916,563,"No problem at all\, Andrew. I know you are the hardest working guy around and I figured you just got busy. I think we will do well. I'll get in touch with Dennis. I know he'll help out\, and I think Gonzalo and Jack will as well. We should have plenty of guitars. I just hope someone actually shows up\, or I am going to look pretty stupid!   :oops: \
\
Wrembel will be in Chicago Saturday. I think he may stay at my place. If nothing else\, I guess I'll find out how good my guitars are when played by a master!\
\
See you in 2 1/2 weeks. I'll let you know as soon as I can about a Monday room. I may prefer to arrive on Monday just so you aren't as busy and we can find a place for the guitars.",17916,"BBCode","2010-05-27 13:13:57"
17917,2772,"Please delete recent posts \, I don't want things to snowball and get out of hand . Rodrigo Shopis",17917,"BBCode","2010-05-28 07:11:11"
17918,1021,"Hi\,\
\
I could play rhythm for you if you're still looking. I live less than an hour away from Ann Arbor\, plus my brother lives there and I should visit him more often. I always try to jump an opportunity to play with Gypsy Jazzers\, there aren't too many of us in Michigan. I certainly wouldn't have any issues playing rhythm. What kind of tunes are you thinking of?\
\
Let me know\, either way.\
\
Tim\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:timmyhawken@hotmail.com\">timmyhawken@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17918,"BBCode","2010-05-28 07:36:58"
17919,25,"Hey 'Chtop:\
Do you play left handed? I think Michael H. intimated as much\, so I thought I'd check in with you. I'm encouraging all the international artists at Django in June to fly without guitars this year to avoid hassles at the border\, (things are getting really strict I hear). I'm all set for nice right handed guitars\, but Gustav Lundgren plays lefty. Can you help out in any way? Do you either know someone out east who plays lefty or could you possibly rent/loan me a guitar for a week (june 15-20)? If you want to fly it out here yourself I'll comp you tuition as a big ole thank you! \
\
Let me know if there's any way you can help\, OK?\
\
Thanks\,\
~Andrew\
413.268.0068",17919,"BBCode","2010-05-30 16:45:07"
17920,1920,"Hey Pinky\, \
I was wondering if you had that Red Bear C style 2.5 mm gypsy jazz pick available. Please let me know. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Thanks\, Tim",17920,"BBCode","2010-05-31 07:12:05"
17921,1920,"Hey Jazzaferri\, \
I was wondering what you're experiences are with the Blue Chip 2mm jazz pick. I would be interested in buying one from you if you were selling. Please let me know. My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Thanks\, Tim",17921,"BBCode","2010-05-31 07:16:26"
17922,1124,"It arrived!\
\
\
Thanks sooo much for that-the whole things amazing. Fintan is going to have a heart attack when he sees it too! The doights gig will be on its way first week of July buddy\
\
thanks so much again 8)",17786,"BBCode","2010-06-01 08:01:54"
17924,230,"Hey Neal! Grand! I'm glad it worked and you can watch it. Does it play in your DVD player?\
\
I'll email you the artist listing when I get home.\
\
enjoy and thanks for anything you can get for me of LDDL!\
\
cheers and cheers to Fintan too!\
\
Phil",17787,"BBCode","2010-06-01 12:13:36"
17925,230,"Hi Neal - here's the track listings for the DVD:\
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Samois sur Seine 2002\
\
Patrick Saussois\, Alma Sinti with Koen de Cauter\
Birelli Lagrene Gypsy Project\
Camping scenes:\
with Leo\,Don\, Ron\, Jarrod\, Nevel & others\
Gypsy camp:\
Paulus\, Patrick-Herve\, Alexandre\, Stochelo & Daniel Rosenberg\
Camping in front of Mary & Peter's caravan:\
Hot Club of Dublin with \
Neil Andersson from Pearl Django (on Avalon)\
Festival on Stage:\
Reve Boheme\
Camping by night:\
Musicians from Denmark with Don\, Ron\, Ed\, Pat\, Francois\
Camping by day: \
Pat\, Leo\, Ed\, John\
Danish musicians\
Ed\, John\
\
THE END!\
-----------------------------------------------------------------",17787,"BBCode","2010-06-01 17:15:03"
17926,278,"Hey Ben\,\
\
How's it going?\
Are you still planning to go to DIJ on Thursday? I'm thinking of doing the same. How do you plan to get there?\
\
Tom\
\
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[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40068#p40068]Subject: Vintage/Exotic Guitars at Django in June[/url]\
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[quote=\"bbwood_98\"]Michael\,\
Great!! i'd love to see if I can be there for that- As you know I think some of the beauties that you have are amazing - how about I bring my rare bird for any brave (or crazy) soul to try out?? I'm planning on the weekend only- but might try to get up thursday night . . . . special for that one event. I'll bring some aging beauties for wine if I come up. \
Thanks\,\
Ben[/quote]",17926,"BBCode","2010-06-01 22:39:30"
17927,248,"tom\,\
Yes\, I am planning on riding up with luke hendon- great guy\, great player as well . . . he's a lot of fun. how are you? How was the gig in tokyo\, and the jersey gig??\
B.",17927,"BBCode","2010-06-02 04:13:47"
17928,1380,"I bought the guitar from \"Klaatu\" some time ago. Don't know why we don't just use our names! I don't know who he is in any way due to the anonymity.\
\
In any case\, its a great guitar for me\, and I just wanted to tell you.\
\
I'm very slow to recognize a good anything. I still play a VR often\, but I'm picking up the \"Holo\" mostly. I do gypsy\, but I do almost everything combining  finger picked and flat picked at the same time\, and there it stands out in the dynamics between the two. There seems to be a lot of variation in it with different attacks. \
\
It is more midrange\, louder\, and way more dry. I didn't like the very dry part for a while\, but its a matter of familiarity I guess\, and the guitar has convinced me that its a benefit. Now the VR sounds wet and and a little quiet\, though wonderful and ringy with chords!\
\
Luthiery (sp?) is a mystery to me\, though I'm a woodworker. In that regard you deserve more kudos. The purfling\, finish\, and antiquing are very good. I've never seen anything like this.\
\
Its a good guitar\, probably a great guitar. When I start recording with it\, I'll have a much clearer picture of what it really sounds like. I'm really anxious to do that. Part of the fun of playing a new guitar\, as I'm sure you know\, is just the fun of a new and interesting sound. Its doing that for me. \
\
Thanks\
Jeff Moore",17928,"BBCode","2010-06-02 17:06:40"
17929,2266,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40792#p40792]Subject: Mint Cigano GJ-10 for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"bolk\"]Do you have some pics? How much would be shipping to Europe? what payment methods do you accept?\
Thanks[/quote]\
I will look into shipping and send pics this evening. Where in Europe would you like it sent?",17929,"BBCode","2010-06-03 05:46:05"
17930,2775,"Hi\, \
to Italy specifically.\
Thanks.",17929,"BBCode","2010-06-03 05:56:35"
17931,278,"Hey Ben\,\
Ben\,\
So\, you are planning to arrive on Thursday too? \
The gig in Tokyo was great. The club owner let me use his 1947 Selmer for the gig. The NJ gig was fun...a bit out of the way\, but its always good to play with Dan L.\
I had wanted to go to Samois this year\, but unfortunately it doesn't look possible now. So\, I guess I'll have to console myself with Django In June (Thurs-Sun.)\
Are you still in Park Slope?  Haven't seen you around lately. \
\
Tom\
\
\
[quote=\"bbwood_98\"]tom\,\
Yes\, I am planning on riding up with luke hendon- great guy\, great player as well . . . he's a lot of fun. how are you? How was the gig in tokyo\, and the jersey gig??\
B.[/quote]",17926,"BBCode","2010-06-03 13:46:03"
17932,248,"Tom\,\
arriving Thursday\, yes. In the slope\, yes. Playing quite a bit as well. Good on you for the Tokyo gig!! See you soon\,\
b",17927,"BBCode","2010-06-03 21:17:47"
17933,2781,"Hello\,\
\
I have a Saga BM-500.\
I have read that you have the old Saga Catalog.\
Is it possible that you can mail me this?\
\
Kind regards.\
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Pascal",17933,"BBCode","2010-06-07 08:53:55"
17934,11,"ok\, just send me your actual email address and ill get it to you as soon as i can...",17933,"BBCode","2010-06-07 15:06:58"
17935,2781,"Hi\,\
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Here is my @mail adres\,\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:flohr2@zonnet.nl\">flohr2@zonnet.nl</a><!-- e -->\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pascal.flohr@stork.com\">pascal.flohr@stork.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Can you please send it to both mail adresses?\
Thank you verry much.\
\
Best Regards\,\
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Pascal Flohr",17933,"BBCode","2010-06-07 21:46:22"
17936,1960,"Hi Vic\,\
\
My wife and I will be in San Fran this weekend\, our first visit. Then we're going to Yosemite.  We will try to make it to the DjangofestSF but only for one evening show it looks like. I only have one very lame 3 year old video of me practicing in my pajamas on youtube to show the world (the last clip is the best)\, but I do play in the Washington DC area and want to believe that I've improved since that video (REALLY hope so anyway...).\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPzvdDKzIAQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPzvdDKzIAQ[/url]\
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I'm an infrequent poster on this board but check in often and enjoy your posts. I also took note that you live in San Fran and am wondering if you could give us some quick tips on the best places to hear gypsy jazz guitar (or  jazz guitar) in the city...clubs\, cafes\, etc.   Does Joe Diorio play in San Fran? Also wondering about guitar shops that may have the best gypsy jazz guitar inventory.  Feel free to write or call anytime with advice. Cell 301-919-4656.   Best\, KJ",17936,"BBCode","2010-06-09 07:51:00"
17937,156,"Hi nebraskagypsy\,\
\
I'm going to be in Omaha for a week from the 3rd of July to the 10th and was wondering if you knew of any gypsy jazz jams or would like to get together to pick a few tunes. \
\
Thanks\,\
Nick",17937,"BBCode","2010-06-09 14:10:43"
17938,181,"Hi KJ\,\
\
Thanks for the note. Your playing is great!\
\
I assume you already know about Djangofest SF so I wont get too into that.\
\
Here are some gypsy jazz events every week:\
[u]Mondays[/u]: the Hot Club of SF (Le Jazz Hot) at Le Colonial 7-10pm\
[u]Wednesdays[/u]: Gaucho at Amnesia 8-10pm (highly recommended + theres Michael abraham session after and he's an amazing modern jazz guitarist)\, Cafe Americain at Cafe Trieste (on Vallejo St\, North Beach) 7-10pm\, Also if you go to the latter I'll be playing in North Beach at Enrico's with Emily Anne's Delights next wednesday 8-11pm\
[u]Thursdays[/u]: Avatar Ensemble at Blush Wine Bar 7-10pm\, Gaucho at Tartine Bakery 6-8pm\, Gaucho at Zambaleta music school 9-11pm\
[u]Fridays[/u]: Always good jazz at Revolution Cafe 9-12:30am\
\
As for good shops for gypsy jazz guitars\, short answer is there aren't any. But a few have a couple of gitanes in stock like Guitar Solo in SF. Real Guitars is a good place to check out vintage stuff. Otherwise\, Blue Note Music and the 5th String in berkeley have some gypsy stuff.\
\
-v",17936,"BBCode","2010-06-09 15:34:11"
17939,1960,"Wow\, that's fantastic!! Our sightseeing itinerary is set thanks to you!  We may be able to make it back to SF on Thurs. or Fri. night\, so your list is a great help. Regarding DFSF\, we were hoping to see Mozes Rosenberg and Gonzalo play but they play in the afternoon on Saturday I think\, so we'll miss that regrettably.  At any rate\, I was hoping to drive out to Mill Valley in the evening to catch some late night playing at a bar (hoping to hear them play...).  I'll try to call Nick to see if there is a central spot where everybody hangs in the PM.  I went to the Djangofest LA in Laguna Beach about 4+ years ago when I began learning this style and enjoyed the pub sessions more than anything else (Angelo was there). Haven't been to one since. But I did travel to Amsterdam last year and got to play with Robin Nolan FWIW\, a great treat.  I assume that you will be there in attendance so I'll keep an eye out to say thanks in person.  Unfortunately\, you won't recognize me unless I wear my pajamas. I really appreciate your time and help Vic\, take good care. KJ",17936,"BBCode","2010-06-09 18:17:20"
17940,2688,"hi nick\,\
\
I live in North Platte\, its about 4 1/2 hours from Omaha\, i don't i'll be down that way when you'll be there. There is a guy in lincoln named Greg Gunter that is Awesome\, he would be more likely to jam or send you to some jams.\
unfortunately i can't find his contact information. I bet the music store in Lincoln will know of him and direct you his way.\
\
thanks\,\
brandon",17937,"BBCode","2010-06-10 08:21:38"
17941,278,"Hi Harry\,\
\
I think Django actually plays  A\, E\, C\, Bb over the C7 chord. (I hear the last note as a Bb\, rather than an A)\
\
Tom\
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PS: As a variation\, I sometimes play this lick as A\, F\, D\, B (over the G7) and then A\, E\, Db\, Bb (over the C7)...its a more modern sound and the voice-leading is cool too.\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40900#p40900]Subject: How the @#$%! did Django play this with 2 fingers?[/url]\
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[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]I didn't get a chance to hear the phrase in question but if it is the one I think\, Django must have fingered it in 2 strings instead of 3 like modern players.\
Off the top of my head:\
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---&#91;17--13----------------13&#93;--&#91;17--13----------------13&#93;--17-12---------------12--17----12--15--13----------------\
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As for the pick strokes: [d---u---d----u----d--d]-----[d---u---d--u--d--d]--- etc\
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\
Hope that helps[/quote]",17941,"BBCode","2010-06-10 14:00:23"
17942,311,"Hey Tom\,\
You're absolutely right it's a Bb. I didn't hear the sample and it's been a while since I transcribed it\, I guess over time I changed it to an A.\
Loved your idea!\
I sometimes do Bb\, E\, Db\, Bb over the G7 or A\, F\, Db\, Bb\
Best\,\
Enrique",17942,"BBCode","2010-06-10 16:03:57"
17943,278,"Hi Enrique\,\
\
I think I met you at the Petit Barbeau (Samois) campsite in 2006. When my brother and I first arrived\, you were the first person we met\, and I remember that you offered to help us with our luggage. Thanks!\
\
Anyway\, just to be clear...the Bb is played over the C7 chord. (Your last post seemed to suggest that the Bb was played over the G7.) You notated the tab correctly so that was probably just a typo.\
\
Hey\, I just noticed you are selling your MDC60. Incidentally\, I play an MD60. I've heard good things about Holo and Marin guitars\, but have never tried a Holo and only tried a Marin once a long time ago. I think if I were ever to buy another guitar\, I'd probably go for a JP Favino.\
\
Tom\
\
\
[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]Hey Tom\,\
You're absolutely right it's a Bb. I didn't hear the sample and it's been a while since I transcribed it\, I guess over time I changed it to an A.\
Loved your idea!\
I sometimes do Bb\, E\, Db\, Bb over the G7 or A\, F\, Db\, Bb\
Best\,\
Enrique[/quote]",17941,"BBCode","2010-06-10 18:17:54"
17944,311,"Oh yeah! I remember you and your brother! And the day when you got to the campsite. You're from NY aren't ya?\
I might be wrong but I remember one of you had a Dell arte...\
\
\
Yeah you're right again about the typo. Thanks.\
\
I'd go for a J.P\, sure! But they are quite a bit more expensive then my other options...\
My first choice would be a Maple body\, Cedar topped Marin.\
Olivier brought one to Samois last year and it was awesome but I didn't have the money to buy it then. It was just like the one Seb Giniaux plays.\
I love my Dupont but that Marin seemed to be a better match for my style which is following on Bireli\, Adrien and Seb's steps more and more.\
I hope to sell the guitar quickly if you know someone who might be interested please steer them my way.\
\
Hope to see you again this year. I'll be at the Samoreau campsite from the 21th until the 30th.\
\
Best\,\
Enrique.",17942,"BBCode","2010-06-10 18:28:18"
17945,278,"Yep\, that's us. I live in NY and used to have a Dell'Arte. I really wanted to go to Samois this year\, but just didn't have the funds to do so. Instead\, I'm planning to spend some time at Django In June. \
I'm sure Samois will be awesome this year. Be sure to write up a full report for the DjangoBooks forum :D \
If I hear of anybody looking for a D-hole guitar\, I'll be sure to mention your MDC60. \
\
Tom",17941,"BBCode","2010-06-10 21:12:26"
17946,311,"Have a great time at DIJ and thanks for helping me find a new home for my Dupont.\
Best\,\
Enrique.\
PS Say hi to your brother for me",17942,"BBCode","2010-06-10 21:42:45"
17947,426,"Hey there\,\
\
I saw your note about looking for a D-hole guitar. I'm looking to sell my Michael Dunn D-hole. It's a Mystery Pacific model built in 1993 that's aged very well. Here are some photos of it:\
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[url=http://www.om28.com/sgypsy/dunn.html]http://www.om28.com/sgypsy/dunn.html[/url]\
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrian_h/3418721284/]http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrian_h/3418721284/[/url]\
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It's unique -- the only guitar Michael Dunn has ever made with the two-toned fingerboard. The back and sides are Indian rosewood\, the soundboard is cedar and the reflector is made of flamed maple. The fingerboard is made from purpleheart and boxwood (for the two-tone effect). It's got an internal soundbox (made of yellow cedar / Alaskan cypress) for extra punch and volume.\
\
Here are some videos using this guitar:\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKLwEQbgURg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKLwEQbgURg[/url] (fingerstyle)\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC6AYo-pVts]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC6AYo-pVts[/url] (gypsy jazz)\
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It's got a fantastic sound -- a nice\, dry \"bark\" for rhythm and clear\, loud trebles for lead. It's super easy to play.\
\
Unfortunately I'm in a position of having to sell it. :-( I paid $3\,900 for it; I'd ask $3\,700 including shipping (from Chicago).\
\
If you're interested\, let me know. You can either respond in a private message or e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adrian@holovaty.com\">adrian@holovaty.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Adrian",17947,"BBCode","2010-06-11 09:02:19"
17948,2756,"Hi\, Adrian\,\
Thanks for the response.  I have not played a Dunn\, so I have no basis for comparison with a Dupont or Park.  So\, I'm hesitant to go through the expense of sending it to give it a whirl.  One more thing--looking at the fretboard seems a bit odd---not sure if the two-tone approach appeals to me.  Of course\, that is cosmetic\, but I do know that it is a special feature and if\, for any reason\, I wanted to sell the instrument\, I would have to find someone who likes the look.  Make sense to you?   Thanks\, --danilo",17947,"BBCode","2010-06-11 12:57:44"
17949,426,"Hi Danilo\,\
\
Cool\, makes sense. Thanks for the reasoned response! Yeah\, the buyer would definitely have to like this guitar's looks -- that's a big part of what makes it special.\
\
Adrian",17947,"BBCode","2010-06-11 13:08:26"
17950,2756,"Adrian\,\
Thanks for the help\, though.  Hope you can find a buyer.  By the way\, I liked your videos.  Take care----danilo",17947,"BBCode","2010-06-11 13:17:24"
17952,156,"hey brandon\,\
\
cool man\, thanks.  I'll try to look him up.  have a good fourth of july!\
thanks\
nick",17937,"BBCode","2010-06-11 16:13:21"
17953,139,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40904#p40904]Subject: Hot Club Roma ....vanità[/url]\
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[quote=\"qku\"][quote=\"TrueManouche\"]Very nice web site from italy \"Hot Club Roma\" .... and vey funny too  :lol:  \
They advertise themselves that' s fine .... but  :shock:  these guys don' feel complexed  at all \
In the Gypsy Performers section (the V.I.P. one) you can effectviely find the best Gypsy musicians\
and they included also their names ([url=http://www.hotclubroma.it/public/32-gypsy-performers.asp]http://www.hotclubroma.it/public/32-gyp ... ormers.asp[/url])\
May be anyone of you could ask to be in the list\, no matter how you play just believe in you  :oops:  don't be shy guys\, you'll make it\, just learn from Hot Club di Roma..........\
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Pasquino\,[/quote]\
\
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quoto anche qua incredibile.\
saluti a emicad \
qku[/quote]\
bah\, se hai capito bene cos'ha causato la zuffa spiegamelo. io in linea generale ho capito\, ma non stando troppo nel giro romano recentemente qualcosa mi sfugge.\
non funziona a pubblicita' un po' ovunque? dov'e' lo scandalo scusa?",17953,"BBCode","2010-06-12 07:45:48"
17954,311,"If you wanna hear a Nomade in action\, check out Frangy Delporte jamming with Richard Manetti at Dupont's stand last year: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jznYhtQlE4&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jznYhtQ ... re=related[/url]\
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Frangy's the guy on the left (second solo)Not a VR but pretty decent",17954,"BBCode","2010-06-12 17:59:40"
17955,1812,"I have a friend in Port Townsend\, a very good precision metalworker\, who'll be interested in hearing from you re the 7 string tailpiece.  His name is Matt Houle\, he's a custom bicycle framebuilder and marine stainless steel fabricator.  His email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthoule@bicyclespecialtiesonline.com\">matthoule@bicyclespecialtiesonline.com</a><!-- e -->",17955,"BBCode","2010-06-12 18:21:47"
17956,2719,"All i have to say is : bravo!!!\
You totally convinced me with this video of Hungaria.\
I had only seen like three videos of the Nomade\, one with Michael Horowitz (to be honest i don't like his tone  AT ALL\, although his books are very helpful)\
one with a guy testing it at a store and that was just ok\, and annother guy testing it but the guy was a very beginner and it didn't sound musical.\
But wow\, this video completely changed my preception of the Nomade and i have to say that this videeo just made the decision for me\, i'm totally going for the nomade.\
It sounded very Tchavolo'esque but a little different. I did'nt know this Frangy but he is on fire in that video and i think i even liked his solo more than Manetti's and although Manetti's guitar looks more expensive\, you can clearly notice that the Nomade is a lot louder.\
Also i have to say that i feel i've been progressin' with his father's book and i've been transcribing things as a learning device.\
Mayber later i'll upload my newest transcription: Dolores by Tchan Tchou Vidal.\
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Thank you so much for the link to the video\, it really helped me and im not undecided anymore.",17956,"BBCode","2010-06-12 19:53:23"
17957,311,"Glad to help buddy.\
If you like the Dupont sound you'd like the Nomade\, as you saw in the video if you got the technique you can find that classic tone. Keep in mind Frangy is a gypsy\, has a heavier touch (plus he's closer to the camera) than Richard and he'll likely set any guitar on fire. There's another video where he's playing a $5000 dollars Dupont and sure it sounds better but it costs 3 times as much and the Nomade's just as loud if not louder\, the difference is the detail of the \"grain\" of the tone. Anyway the Nomade's got plenty of \"bark\" and I\, like you\, also like that \"Raw\, greasy and cheap\" tone it has.\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGQH5r-3jys]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGQH5r-3jys[/url]\
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The Gallato's probably a good guitar as well\, but I haven't played one so cannot comment on the sound.\
\
The one thing about Nomades is that you have to get used to those two bolts staring at you but other than that is a cool guitar and comes with a hard gig bag/soft case that's really light but protects the guitar very well.\
Later when you finally get the guitar of your life you'll find the Nomade makes a terrific travel and gigging guitar.\
\
If by Romane's book you mean L'eprit Manouche\, that's a great book but remember that most of the text and transcriptions were done by Derek Sebastian and many fingerings are not the ones Romane plays.\
\
Good luck and hope to hear from you and your new guitar (whatever that turns out to be) soon\, meanwhile keep practicing and transcribing that's the best way to improve.\
\
Best regards\,\
Enrique",17954,"BBCode","2010-06-12 21:00:39"
17959,1051,"Hi Brandon\,\
\
I am sorry that I didn't write you earlier\, but it was almost impossible to find an internet cafe in Pertuis so I finally gave up.\
You didn't miss anything in Aix. It was a badly organized concert on what has to be one of the ugliest places in Aix\, with the Mistral blowing empty Pizza cartages in front of the \"stage\". Nevertheless\, I hope we will be able to come back under better circumstances\, because I love the Provence and Aix. The organizers told us that there was just too much going on at the time and if we come back at a better time\, they would be able to organize more and better gigs for us.\
I am sorry that we didn't get to jam together\, but we decided to work on new songs for a new CD. Anyway I am glad that I now know someone in that region and if we come back\, I will contact you in advance so we can organize it a little better.\
\
Kind regrds\,\
Frank",17898,"BBCode","2010-06-15 03:31:03"
17966,2268,"Hey\,\
\
Do you have any pickups for sale? \
Also\, do you have any that mount using a clip?\
\
Please send a reply email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">Cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17966,"BBCode","2010-06-19 14:35:01"
17969,2268,"Hi\, \
\
Do you still have the Stimer 48 for sale? Please email me back at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">Cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",17969,"BBCode","2010-06-20 16:07:41"
17970,2777,"Hello\, I was wondering If you take special order. I like the look and sound of the pickup you use on your you tube demo. The non-stimer looking type is this model available and If so do I purchase directly from you or is there a website. Please respond to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:toddyoung582@yahoo.com\">toddyoung582@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> Thanks Todd",17970,"BBCode","2010-06-21 21:22:02"
17971,248,"Vic\,\
hear you are in town- I'll be at jalopy tomorrow- wondered if you wanted to catch a quick jam sometime during the day tomorrow- or in central park on wednesday daytime . . .\
Let me know\,\
Ben\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
646-872-4435\
(dave\, rob\, jared and others are welcome as well\, of course!)",17971,"BBCode","2010-06-21 21:28:01"
17973,1852,"Hi\
\
My rhythm player and I will be there.  What workshops are you thinking of",17973,"BBCode","2010-06-21 21:54:05"
17974,2793,"Thanks for the reply.  I see you're from Victoria\, too!\
\
I was thinking of all or most of the following:\
\
* Unaccompanied Django - Horowitz\
Rhythm Changes Workout - Horowitz\
Gypsy Picking - Horowitz\
* Licks: the Workshop - Nolan\
* Gypsy Swing Workshop - Bergara\
Django to Dizzy - Brady\
* Chords and Rhythms - Ponticelli\
\
The asterisks are the ones that I am really attached to - hopefully they aren't too far over my head!\
\
I'm not in love with the Brady one\, but I would really like to attend the Ponticelli on Sunday afternoon\, so I thought I had might as well check it out - I'm waffling.\
\
Any insight is greatly appreciated!\
\
Byron",17974,"BBCode","2010-06-22 08:25:36"
17975,1852,"Hi Byron\
\
I can't comment on the Brady one as to me it is unknown.\
\
Depending on your technical level Michael's unaccompanied Django is musically a little more complex.  What level or pieces did you play classic fingerstyle?\
\
The rest of the workshops will be very useful to you some may stretch you a bit but if you have a camcorder or audio recorder the info will be there for you to use if you get a bit overwhelmed by the amount of info.\
\
I find this happens to me at times but I always seem to get something out of someone else's workshops even at an intermediate level.\
\
I am taking SR's masterclass for the second time.  Now If I can just convince the attendees that noodling while Stochelo is trying to speak makes it much harder to move forward  :shock:  :lol: \
\
Best  Jay",17973,"BBCode","2010-06-22 09:34:39"
17976,2793,"Hi\, Jay.\
\
Thanks for all your comments and insight.  \
\
I knew that the masterclass was definitely out of my league (this year :lol: ).  I'm impressed that \
\
As for the \"Unaccompanied\"... it\, too\, may be a bit quick for me\, but I think I'll roll the dice.  To be honest\, it says in the description that we will be working with an unaccompanied version of Manoir Des Reves.  That makes it a lock!\
\
Since I've got you on the hook here... do any luthiers set up at the this event?  Is there a market or anything like that?  I am in the market for a dedicated GJ guitar.  \
\
Also\, given that you're connected in the GJ community and from Victoria... would you know of anyone in Vic who might be willing to walk me through building a guitar?\
\
Thanks!\
\
Byron",17974,"BBCode","2010-06-22 09:42:49"
17977,1928,"Michael\,\
Do you know of any jam sessions happening in Seattle Wed-Sat this week.  I'll be spending a few days out there.  Thanks.",17977,"BBCode","2010-06-22 10:40:18"
17978,9,"sorry\, nothing is planned. \
\
'm",17978,"BBCode","2010-06-22 11:25:38"
17979,1852,"Hi Byron\
\
The masterclass will be easier if you have some knowledge of extended chords and stuff like that but is doable.\
\
I have two guitars built by Michael Dunn in Vancouver.  He is pretty much retired now.  He is the only guy in this country who IMO builds a really good GJ guitar.  Shelley Park (not sure where now she studied under Michael) builds a pretty good one but not IMO in the same league as MD.\
\
They are one of the more difficult guitars to build well and get a good sound from. \
\
 If you can find a used Manouche Latcho Drom that would be a great GJ guitar up to a pretty advanced level without getting too carried away $$ wise.",17973,"BBCode","2010-06-22 17:43:31"
17981,1737,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
I was watching that video you posted this morning and wondering if that is your XO that Josho is playing?  I'm considering ordering one and was very curious as to its sound?  If I could bother you\, how does it play? Volume? Tone\, action etc... I have  a Dupont VRB oval hole\, and Shopis D Hole but AJs guitars have always interested me though I've never played a 503XO\, I may order one\, depending on your opinion..  Does the XO cut through as much as the VRB might?\
\
I wish I could have made DIJ this year\, sounded like a great time\, hopefully next..\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",17981,"BBCode","2010-06-23 13:31:32"
17983,1063,"Hello Ben\,\
\
My name is Stephan\, I am the leader of Hot Club of DC. I heard from Andrew Deshler whom you met at Django in June\, that you are planing your annual festival in the fall. Andrew mentioned to me the possibility for us to play at your festival... We would of course be most delighted to join you if you want to include us in your program.\
So\, I am just touching base with you to make sure that we will keep the potential date(s) open in case this happens.\
You can reach me by email : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Looking forward to hearing back from you.\
Best regards\,\
-Stephan\
Hot Club of DC\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",17983,"BBCode","2010-06-23 14:45:53"
17984,1737,"Thanks alot\, very helpful.. I'm convinced\,  I just sent the downpayment to AJ..  Hopefully be ready in the fall. I'll let you know how it sounds..  If you ever make it Toronto let me know..\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",17981,"BBCode","2010-06-23 17:10:25"
17986,1063,"Hello jonas\,\
I would be very interested to take a look at your transcription.\
Also if you have the chance you should visit this forum :\
[url=http://swingjo.apinc.org/phpBB217/index.php]http://swingjo.apinc.org/phpBB217/index.php[/url]\
Best regards\,\
-Stephan\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17986,"BBCode","2010-06-24 08:17:04"
17987,45,"Michael:\
\
Hope your trip home was uneventful.\
\
Can you please send me a mailing address and email address you prefer?\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne",17987,"BBCode","2010-06-24 13:05:16"
17988,563,"Hi Wayne--\
\
I was great seeing Denis and you again. My mailing address is: 1464 S. Michigan Ave. #2201\, Chicago\, IL 60605.\
\
My home e-mail is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. \
\
Thanks for recording the concerts. I'll be happy to pay you for your time and trouble if you can send me the recordings of the shows. Also\, please add me to the Hyperhip Media mailing list. I'm not sure why I never did that. \
\
And please don't forget to edit out my repartee with Denis. If the wife hears that my guitar collection will be reduced to matchsticks!\
\
Michael",17988,"BBCode","2010-06-24 13:45:44"
17989,799,"hallo hier ist norman\,\
\
trifft man dich in hildesheim dieses jahr? das wäre ne gute sache :-)\
\
kennts du das stück lleida von bamboula ferret/fapy lafertin?\
\
ich suche dringend die chords - hast du sie vielleicht?\
\
bitte antworte auf <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@gypsyguitar.de\">info@gypsyguitar.de</a><!-- e -->\
\
das mit dem board und mir klappt nicht so gut!\
\
gruss\
\
\
norman",17989,"BBCode","2010-06-25 07:03:36"
17990,2805,"Hi-\
\
I realize your post on djangobooks is more than a month old\, but I was wondering if your Dell'Arte Hommage is still available?\
\
Is it a San Diego Kinnard Hommage or an Asian one? What is your asking price and where are you located?\
\
Looking  forward to hearing from you.\
\
You may email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks.\
\
Carl",17990,"BBCode","2010-06-29 05:16:41"
17991,2805,"I realize your post is several months old\, but I was wondering if you're still looking for an affordable gypsy guitar?  I have an excellent condition Gitane John Jorgenson oval-hole guitar I'm selling for a quite reasonable price. I am the original owner and this guitar is almost flawless except for a minor ding it got on the back of the neck which is small and does not effect playability.\
\
I want to net US$750 for myself. So you pay that plus shipping plus about 4%  Paypal fees. It should still come to under $1000 total.\
\
This guitar is one of the last made with Brazilian rosewood laminated sides. They are now using Santos rosewood.\
\
If you're interested\, email me directly at crothman@optonline .net.\
\
This is not spam. I am a legitimate guitar player\, collector\, and member of djangobooks.com.\
\
Thank you.\
\
~Carl",17991,"BBCode","2010-07-01 10:20:31"
17992,2746,"hi there. is there a regular\, either weekly or monthly\, get together anywhere in the area?",17992,"BBCode","2010-07-01 22:36:27"
17993,1380,"I'd like to order a humbucker WITHOUT volume\, but WITH pole pieces.\
$119? How do I pay? Shipping extra?\
\
Jeff Moore\
206 842 9487\
I have paypal",17993,"BBCode","2010-07-02 05:53:27"
17994,1380,"If you can't call\, email \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17994,"BBCode","2010-07-02 05:56:22"
17995,2127,"Hi there yes will do 119 for you\, usually $149 on ebay though.\
    but wont be done for 2 weeks so will cut you a deal if you pre pay\
   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
  thank you\
  Jason",17993,"BBCode","2010-07-02 09:55:24"
17996,302,"Hi Trevor  -\
                    I'll be visiting my best friend on his birthday tomorrow and if you are available to jam and eat barbeque\, let me know.  His place in easy to find just west of Sequim\, up the Dungy River.\
                    I and his sister should be up there between 2-3 pm so let me know if you can make it.\
                    My phone number is 360 377-2197\
\
                   Cheers\, Rocky",17996,"BBCode","2010-07-03 18:27:14"
17997,1995,"Hi Rocky! Thanks for thinking of me -- I'm impressed that you tracked me down.\
\
Your day sounds like great fun. However\, Sunday we have a huge annual 4th of July neighborhood picnic here in Gardiner\, and it is a big part of our local scene. I cannot miss it. Not only am I playing at the event\, but people have come from all over the world to be here\, including some of my relatives (which includes my bass player\, from Connecticut)...and so I would probably risk divorce and perhaps World War III if I missed it.\
\
Seriously\, your day sounds great and I'm sorry to miss it. I hope we can hook up some other time. (Though I don't think I'm currently playing in your league -- I have only recently resumed playing after a long hiatus\, and I still kinda suck\, but I have high hopes for later in the summer. I'm playing a few gigs each month and practicing my butt off\, so I look forward to being able to sit in with good gypsy players soon without embarrassing myself too much.)\
\
Again\, thanks for thinking of me. \
\
-- Trevor",17997,"BBCode","2010-07-03 23:53:06"
17998,302,"Trevor  -  I thought the odds were probably slim that you would be available and your gathering sounds even better!  Thanks for the reply and next time I head up to my friend's on a weekend I'll get in touch a couple days earlier and I can stop in Gardiner for a jam!\
\
              Cheers\, Rocky",17996,"BBCode","2010-07-04 09:45:46"
17999,1995,"Sounds good. Or let me know if there's an event down on Kitsap -- we head down to Poulsbo/Silverdale/Bremerton/Port Orchard from time to time.\
\
Trevor",17997,"BBCode","2010-07-04 09:51:11"
18000,2127,"Thank you\
  Got your payment!\
  should be about 2 weeks\
  thank you\
  Jason  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18000,"BBCode","2010-07-04 11:38:01"
18002,2189,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41212#p41212]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Poland (especially Poznan)?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"swing68\"][quote=\"gypsyfan\"]Poznan - Fingerstyle Festival)[/quote]\
\
Do you have dates for this one (or\, indeed\, any other Poznan shows)? I always seem to be away on business when the good music rolls in - but can probably fix that if I have enough notice![/quote]\
\
\
Im in Poznan 2-3 October. The 2nd is a Festival Day but on the 3rd I am free all day\, flying back 22.00 from Poznan.\
Cheers",18002,"BBCode","2010-07-04 23:59:57"
18004,155,"Hi Danillo\,\
\
I notice that Mazzolini has a 12 fret D hole Dupont (used) that is the same as mine. You should check that out. If you like it I will sell you mine for $300 less than he will sell you his.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",18004,"BBCode","2010-07-05 17:03:54"
18005,2756,"Hi\, Marc\,\
Yep\, I know.  Jacques is in France until the 14th---I'll take a look on the 15th.  He sent me an email about it when I was in Singapore.  We'll see what happens.\
Thanks\, ---danilo",18004,"BBCode","2010-07-05 17:40:29"
18006,1485,"Hi Craig\,\
\
I don't know if any of the HC/DC members get together on their own to practice or jam some on the weekends\, but I'd be interested in working something like that out as well!\
\
I know it can be hard to make time for stuff like that\, though. Stephane invited me to drop by some of your shows and sit in on some songs\, but I also don't want to cramp your style! But I'm hoping to at least make it to some shows this fall after my summer schedule calms down.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Sam",18006,"BBCode","2010-07-06 12:49:56"
18008,131,"Sam\, \
\
Not that we shouldn't\, but we never practice together.   Once in the last six months that I can recall.  Twice last year.  I guess we believe in \"on the job training\".    We also play with a variety of guest players.   As a result\, HC/DC's repertoire is composed of swing and GJ standards and not heavily arranged.  To me that is one of the  great attributes of the style.  At first\, the lack of practice made me nervous but after a while\, I just went with flow and it seems to all work out.   I think it has made a much better player of me in the long run.   \
\
I am sure Stephane's invitation to sit in with us is sincere and that you would be welcome.   We have guest performers join us on almost every gig.   Stephane arranges all that\, so talk to him and plan on joining us sometime.   And don't worry about being in over your head\, we haven't lost anyone yet  :wink: \
\
There aren't many GJ players that I know of in Baltimore.   Tom Mitchell\, of course\, is an outstanding swing and GJ guitarist\, but he isn't into the jam scene much that I know of.  At least I've never been able to get him out to one.  Great to take lessons from though if you are interested.  I did when I first got started\, well worth it.  He's a pro\, knows ALL the Django tunes\, studied w/ Fapy\, he is the real deal.  If you can't find anyone to play with in B'more\, you could do worse than pay Tom for an hour every week or two.  You'll play a lot when you take lessons from him.  \
\
David Stevenson plays guitar with the Hot Club de Jour in York\, PA.  I think he works in Baltimore.  Friendly guy\, good player\, has joined us for jams in the past.  Plays a very energetic gypsy inspired style ala Tchavolo Schmidt. \
\
But that's about all the players I know in Baltimore.  \
\
DC on the other hand has dozens of swing and GJ players (guitar\, violin\, clarinet\, piano\, bass) and is clearly the leader in the scene locally.  I'm sure you will find a niche if you look around long enough.   Don't feel bad about commuting from Baltimore\, I live in southern St. Mary's county and for me every HCDC gig is a minimum 3-4 hour round trip.  Stupid I suppose\, but there is nothing like this going on down here\, so if I want to play\, I gotta travel.   \
\
Hope to see you at one of our gigs soon.  \
\
Craig",18008,"BBCode","2010-07-06 13:35:32"
18010,1485,"Thanks again Craig. I've taken lessons from Tom for awhile (though we've stopped when things got busy in the summer) and that was pretty great for getting better and all\, but yeah he's pretty busy so we usually just have time to arrange some actual lessons and not jam.\
\
I'll hopefully be able to work out something in regards to dropping by some gigs of yours\, as soon as my summer busyness dies down a bit. So\, I'll look forward to that!\
\
Sam",18006,"BBCode","2010-07-06 16:17:44"
18013,135,"Are you still selling this ?\
\
Thanks\,\
Alex",18013,"BBCode","2010-07-07 15:07:16"
18014,135,"is this still for sale? is the pickup permanently built in?\
\
thanks\,\
alex",18014,"BBCode","2010-07-07 15:10:21"
18015,135,"are you still selling this?\
\
thanks\,\
alex",18015,"BBCode","2010-07-07 15:17:12"
18018,954,"Greetings Josh:\
\
It's been some time that I've written to you\, a few years. I am wondering if you have any Gitane bridges available for sale. I want to buy 2 of their bridges\, for my experimentation purposes. As you might remember\, I hollow them out like a Dupont\, but not as much as you do on your bridges. I have 2 of yours.\
\
Perhaps you have customers who told you to keep their original Gitane bridges when they had you make custom ones. Saga won't sell to individuals\, only through their dealers\, and Michael doesn't carry them\, nor could I imagine him doing so. I bought my guitars through his site.\
\
Do you either have 2\, or can you order 2 for me?\
\
Thanks mate.\
\
Michael Hayes (Heretic)",18018,"BBCode","2010-07-09 08:04:41"
18019,95,"Hi there\,\
Sorry I don't have any and can't seem to get any. I have contacted Saga so many times now they have just stopped replying. You might look at the bridge that Stew Mac has. Might be a good starting point for your testing.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",18019,"BBCode","2010-07-09 09:13:59"
18020,954,"Cheers\, Josh.\
\
I appreciate your response. Oddly\, I really like the sound of the Gitane bridges\, once they are hollowed out. I find their intonation to be spot on.\
\
Perhaps someday they'll be available. Thanks for letting me know. What's with these guys???\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Michael Hayes (Heretic)",18018,"BBCode","2010-07-09 10:04:47"
18021,9,"HI\,\
\
I deleted your most recent post....those are actually copyrighted books you posted links to. Sorry\, I can't allot that on the forum.\
\
-Michael",18021,"BBCode","2010-07-09 11:29:54"
18022,1865,"ok. i didnt think they were as that site says they check uploads.\
\
most of them i found here again from the author\, later.\
[url=http://www.zama.co.uk/]http://www.zama.co.uk/[/url]",18022,"BBCode","2010-07-09 11:44:55"
18028,2401,"Hello\
\
My name is Ethan.  I wanted to buy your pickup for my oval hole Manouche Latcho Drom.  I am looking for a warmer sound after using the schertler basik with a unico.  I tried a friend's Stimer and liked the sound but it didn't fit well because I have low action\, and I didn't like the hot B string and price.  A few questions:\
\
1.  The pickup sounds similar to a stimer\, right?\
\
2.  Does it sound good through an acoustic amp\, or is a tube amp better?\
\
3.  Is there a return policy?\
\
4.  Can I use paypal to pay for it?\
\
5. How much is shipping to LA?\
\
Thanks a lot.\
\
Ethan",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-11 22:40:02"
18030,2127,"Hi there\
yes you can paypal <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
  I have several models\, which were you interested in?\
   there is one on ebay now  that does sound like a stimer but better and is a single coil.  I have humbuckers too with and without volume knobs and with or without adjustable poles.  I dont have any made right now though and it will be a couple of weeks maybe.\
     \
 prices vary and shipping is included . yes 7 day return policy\
       jason",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-13 09:25:53"
18031,2127,"oh sounds great through acoustic or tube amp.\
\
  if you are wanting a more electric sound go for the single coil into a tube amp.\
  more natural go with a humbucker through the acoustic.\
     Jason",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-13 09:27:27"
18032,37,"Hi Michael\
\
I saw your post about Francis-Alfred Moerman at djangobooks and was sad to hear the news.  I love his music.  I'm in South Bend at Notre Dame -- if you're ever heading east\, let me know.  It's always  good to meet fellow gypsy jazzers and aficionados.\
\
Cheers\
Ando\
i.e. Anthony Monta",18032,"BBCode","2010-07-13 10:02:07"
18033,563,"Hi Ando!\
\
I really love Moerman's playing! Jacques Mazzoleni had for sale one of the last guitars that Moerman gave up a couple of years ago. I wanted to buy it in the worst way\, but at the time couldn't afford it. It would have been cool to have one of his guitars. \
\
We moved from Jersey to Chicago in January\, and I do pass by South Bend whenever I head east. I grew up in Ohio\, so I go that way from time to time. Do you ever come into the city to hear music? Stephane Wrembel is supposed to play at a big festival here in August (the 19th\, I think). If you decide to come up sometime\, let me know and we can hook up. And if there's ever a GJ event in South Bend\, let me know. \
\
Michael",18033,"BBCode","2010-07-13 10:41:30"
18034,2401,"Thanks Jason\
\
I want to use my acoustic amp so I think I would like the humbucker.  I would like adjustable pole pieces and NO volume control.\
\
How much will that cost and when should I pay you?\
\
Thanks\
\
Ethan",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-13 11:03:22"
18035,2127,"Hi there \
149$  you can pay when it is ready to ship\
   thank you \
  Jason\
  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-13 12:58:11"
18036,455,"Hi Tele\,\
\
I see you are in Ventura.  I'm in SB.  Do you ever get up this way?  Maybe we can get together sometime to play some tunes?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike (Bones on the forum)",18036,"BBCode","2010-07-14 13:37:14"
18037,2830,"Can I send you $119 for  a wide neck D hole humbucker without volume and with pole pieces?\
\
Jeff\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18037,"BBCode","2010-07-14 20:03:40"
18038,2127,"Hi\
    The D hole mounts right at the bottom of the soundhole.  first make sure that wont interfere with your playing style.\
       secondly   I need a rubbing of your string spacing ( place a paper over strings and rub gravestone style  with a book between soundboard and strings)\
    also my prices for that model are 139$   the 119$ was introductory\
  they are 149$ on Ebay\
      thank you\
   Jason",18038,"BBCode","2010-07-14 21:21:46"
18040,2522,"[quote]Wrembel's MIB system lays out and approach to upper string arpeggios really well. If you e-mail him\, I'm sure he'd share it with you. Or send me a PM and I can probably help.[/quote]\
\
Michael\,\
Could you clue me in - what is the MIB system?\
\
thanks\,\
Steve",18040,"BBCode","2010-07-15 18:12:40"
18041,455,"Hey Miles\,\
\
I wasn't sure if this was you (don't know how many people in Ventura are into this stuff).\
\
Yeah\, crazy up here right now too.  Doing a lot of house projects and not much music but hope to be slowly starting to shift priorities here in the next couple months.\
\
My work email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mike.glick@atk.com\">mike.glick@atk.com</a><!-- e -->.  Let's keep in touch and try to make it happen.  I have a friend in Ojai who is also into it.\
\
L8r\,\
\
Mike\
\
805-450-6487 (cell)",18036,"BBCode","2010-07-15 19:58:46"
18043,1380,"Can you reply to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->    ?\
I have log in issues here. The site keeps wanting a new set of username-passwords from me and its been awful sorting it out.\
\
I need an address from you to send a rubbing of the strings too for the next humbucker.\
\
Also\, I sent my address but here it is again for the pickup I've already paid for. \
Jeff Moore\
3532 Longfellow Ave S\
Minn. MN\, 55407",18043,"BBCode","2010-07-16 10:19:23"
18044,563,"Steve--\
\
I just put a post up about it\, so check that out. I have it all written out from lessons and other things. I'd be happy to share it with you if you want. Steph is a good friend and I know he wouldn't mind.\
\
I'd just have to remember to bring it in and scan it next week.\
\
Let me know. You can also call me at home at (312)265-1746 if you want more details.\
\
Michael",18044,"BBCode","2010-07-16 12:32:10"
18045,2522,"Michael\,\
Thanks for the reply.  I read your post and it sounds similar to the method outlined in Stephane's book - there's a lot of depth in his book and it seems I always find more whenever I revisit it.  I met Stephane in Madison a while back - no one else showed up for a pre-concert workshop except me so it turned out to be an hour private lesson... very cool.  I remember talking about la pompe\, gypsy picking\, Hendrix\, the selfish gene\, and the harmonic minor scale but the MIB (\"men in black\"? :-) system didn't come up.\
\
If you could email me a scan of your notes sometime it'd be most appreciated.\
\
cheers\,\
Steve\
\
email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lacrossehotclub@gmail.com\">lacrossehotclub@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18040,"BBCode","2010-07-16 19:07:26"
18046,563,"I'll be happy to. He did a kind of formal version of it for Django in June a few years ago. I'll try to dig that up and scan it.",18044,"BBCode","2010-07-16 20:10:30"
18047,2598,"Hello Jason\,\
I am very interested in trying your pickups. I have a gitane Dg300 and I hope the pup can fit it well (mount and sound). Do you have any comments on this?\
I found your eBay ad\, but the pickup looks different than the one on your djangobooks posting. I reckon that the eBay one is a single coil\, while the DB pic us the humbucker.\
Seems that the best option is the HB\, from the comments posted on DB.\
Question is\, what would u recommend for my guitar and would you have one available for shipping? I have a gig on July 28th and it would be a perfect time to use this. (Brampton\, Ontario)\
Please send me your comments\
thanks!\
Miguel @ Hot Club de Brampton\
[url=http://www.hcdb.ca]http://www.hcdb.ca[/url]",18047,"BBCode","2010-07-17 02:04:11"
18048,2127,"Hi Yes I also play a Dg 300   and that is what i use to test the pickups.\
  I should have a humbucker without volume nob ready in a week or 2.\
  price is 149$ plus 20$ shipping to canada\
      Jason\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18047,"BBCode","2010-07-17 22:13:03"
18050,516,"Hi Mike\
\
 Phew!!  When I saw I had a message I was sure it was someone going to slag me\, glad it wasn't\, but hey\, I'm sure someone's coming up...Gypsy Mandolin is just gorgeous\, though.  You know\, people are so easily exposed to so much stuff there's this tendency to get jiggy with different genres like they're interchangeable or something.  Between you and me\, I don't go in for Texas Swing much either...\
\
Anyway\, good to hear from you! Glad you liked my post!  I've only been getting on sporadically\, but I note of your posts as well. I've tried to figure out what you've been doing in the guitar dept but my head just starts spinning and I get dizzy and give up. They've sounded like fantastic purchases\, though\,and that Shopis should be wonderful\, no doubt. To me he is making the most Gypsy guitars in the US hands down. \
\
As far as playing is concerned all I can say is I finally memorized the arp exercises in the Givone book and I don't care that it has taken me forever because now I can finally start applying them.  After that I'm thinking of a few lessons from Wrembel to point me in the right direction - I figure I'll be ready to see him and have something to show I'm serious by then.\
\
Anyway\, thanks for keeping in touch\, we're definitely planning on a long weekend in Chicago in October and it would be great to meet up to see our guy at the Mill for a night of GJ.  If you've got an open - is that a Thursday? - night\, let me know\, and I'll aim for that.\
\
Take Care\,\
\
Elliot",18050,"BBCode","2010-07-19 12:33:44"
18052,2401,"Hey Jason\
\
Just wondering if you think I might receive the pickup by august 5\, cause I have a gig then.  It's fine if not\, I'm just trying to plan ahead.  Thanks \
\
Ethan",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-19 21:22:34"
18053,563,"Hi Adrian--\
\
Two things: since you probably have enough testers for your transcription tool\,  will you at least promise me you'll let me have access to it when it's ready? I have a stack of stuff I've piled up to transcribe starting when I heard you were doing this. I'm really excited about being able to get at some things that haven't been done\, to be honest. And if to need a testing perspective from someone who never progressed much past AM/FM radio\, I am your guy. I'm probably not that bad\, but you get the idea.\
\
Second\, you mentioned a community news type of website you have developed. My memory isn't all that good these days\, and I can't remember what it's called. I told my wife about it\, and she asked me to find out the name\, etc.\
\
I hope you are well. I got an e-mail from Biel a couple of days ago. Among other things\, he confirmed that he's writng a tune about the Hot Club of Room 202. Pretty funny\, no? Let me know when you are playing again or where to find a schedule. We've been neseiged with company almost non-stop since D in J\, and I need to get out and hear some music. \
\
Michael",18053,"BBCode","2010-07-20 06:57:20"
18055,1790,"Yeah\, as I said in another post\, your Soundslice software is fan-fucking-tastic\, Adrian.\
\
What if you and Michael Horowitz and Andreas Oberg were to get together on this and offer Soundslice files to match some of the instructional books sold here\, like Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Fire etc?\
\
I'd certainly be willing to pay an extra fee to have those files in Soundslice format so I could try to  build up my speed gradually on some of those faster licks...\
\
Michael? Andreas? Adrian? what do you think? ....seems like a win-win proposition to me...",18055,"BBCode","2010-07-20 08:40:35"
18057,1812,"Do you mind a question or three about neck modification?  I play a Takamine classical guitar; strung with Thomastik Classic-S strings I can get some passable gypsy-like sounds out of it.  Problem is\, the neck is very wide and my hands aren't real big.  Can material be taken off of the back corners of the neck (maybe changing it from kind of a letter \"D\" cross-section to a letter \"C?\") without weakening it?  I have had the guitar for about six years\, playing it more seriously after a few decades of on-off-on playing.  Do I just need to suck it up and practice more\, or is there such a thing as choosing or modifying a guitar neck to fit one's hands?  I work in a field where fitting the machine to the person is considered important (I'm a bicycle mechanic) but don't see evidence of that kind of consciousness in the music world.  I'm trying to figure out if there 's a third option between quitting guitar\, buying a Gitane D-500\, or tolerating hand overuse injuries.\
\
Thanks for your time\
\
David Feldman\
Vancouver\, WA",18057,"BBCode","2010-07-20 12:17:57"
18058,1790,"Thanks\, buddy! I just now figured out that I have a private mailbox at this site... duh!\
\
Will",18058,"BBCode","2010-07-20 17:03:33"
18059,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41447#p41447]Subject: some beginner questions (and hi everybody!)[/url]\
\
[quote=\"noodlenot\"]Michael´s books (i´ve also discovered a place where they sell them here!). I´m thinking about gipsy picking and gipsy rythm for starters. i hope that get´s me ready to start.\
[/quote]\
\
HI Miguel....just curious. Who is selling my books in Portugal? I don't supply any stores there so I don't see how this could be possible.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",18059,"BBCode","2010-07-21 08:51:07"
18060,2768,"Hi there! Not a store\, it´s a webshop based in germany\, but they have a portuguese page and send to portugal.\
\
Miguel.",18060,"BBCode","2010-07-21 10:23:34"
18061,9,"ok\, now this makes sense!",18059,"BBCode","2010-07-21 10:47:20"
18062,2768,"Hi there! sorry for bothering you with this PM...\
 I was going to buy your books in a webshop in the EU\, but apparently they are sold out... i was wondering how long it would take if i bought them in your site and have them sent to Portugal\, EU. also\,  what would the shipping fees be\, more or less ? (i´m thinking Gispy picking and gipsy rythm\, plus some strings\, wegens and a DVD). \
\
thanks in advance\,\
\
Miguel.",18062,"BBCode","2010-07-22 05:11:44"
18063,1737,"Hey\, Give me a call\, I can probably help you out.  Cheers\,\
\
Ian \
\
647 290-9247",18063,"BBCode","2010-07-22 06:07:02"
18064,278,"Hi Barry\,\
\
How late are you playing? I have a nearby gig that ends at about 10\, and will try and stop by if you guys will still playing.\
\
Tom Landman\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41448#p41448]Subject: Reminder: GJ in New York City 7/22/10[/url]\
\
[quote=\"HCQ\"]For those interested\, the New York City musician/line-up of the Hot Club of Philadelphia will be performing at the Gershwin Hotel on July 22nd. 8 pm\, $10.00 cover.\
\
The Gershwin Hotel\
7 East 27th Street\
New York\, NY 10016\
(212) 545-8000\
[url=http://www.gershwinhotel.com]http://www.gershwinhotel.com[/url]\
http:/www.HotClubPhilly.com \
\
The band members will include: \
Guitars\, Barry Wahrhaftig and Ben Wood - Bass\, James Robbins - Violin\, Diane  Montalbine\
\
Best\,[/quote]",18064,"BBCode","2010-07-22 06:42:13"
18065,9,"Hi Miguel....just use the shipping estimator in the store. It will give you all that information.\
\
thanks\,\
\
-Michael",18065,"BBCode","2010-07-22 07:27:12"
18066,1693,"Tom\,\
\
I'm not in the band. I'm riding in with the bass player. I imagine it should go to at least midnight. \
\
Sol Robbins",18066,"BBCode","2010-07-22 12:05:06"
18067,2127,"Hi Probably not.  i just had a setback with a supplier and i go on tour on tuesday\
  then get back on the 3rd.\
     will let you know if things come through\
    Jason",18028,"BBCode","2010-07-22 16:17:52"
18068,1124,"Hey mate\, hows tricks\
\
Hope all good over there-I did'nt get anything recorded as ..I had my camera stolen ! I have a fewe friends who got some of the Doigts gig so I will try to get something for you ASAP.\
\
CHAT SOON\
\
Neal\
\
\
By the way\, where can I hear your stuff??",18068,"BBCode","2010-07-23 01:15:03"
18069,230,"Hi Neal - bummer...sorry to hear someone nicked your camera---at least it wasn't your guitar... which would've been worse. Thanks for thinking of me...if your friends have some footage that would be swell. \
\
Hope Samois was a blast apart from the camera loss? Did you get to see Fapy & Lollo...that's a show I'd love to have been at. Two of the most melodic guitarists on the GJ scene.\
\
You can my efforts at:\
\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest]http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest[/url]\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",18069,"BBCode","2010-07-23 06:30:13"
18070,2584,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41495#p41495]Subject: Fapy unleashed[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Elliot\"]I think it might be way OOP - PM me\, we'll do a trade.[/quote]\
\
Hey\, Elliot.  Thanks for helping me out with this.  I'm trying to expand my listening\, so if you think this is one of the best albums out there\, my interest is piqued!  Don't know how much I have to trade\, but let me know what you like and maybe I have it.\
\
--Jon",18070,"BBCode","2010-07-23 21:33:57"
18071,516,"Hi Jon\
\
 Glad I can pass this on\, it is really a great CD. Others off the beaten track are the Matelo\, Baro\, and Tchan Tchou CDs\, all minor gods of Django's generation.  They give you good alternative of this style apart from Django's complete influence which is pretty rare\, so if I was to recommend really important stuff\, I'd include these also. \
\
 Other than those and all of Django\, I don't have an incredible amount of CDs.  I would take anything by Angelo Debarre other than Gypsy Guitars\, or anything by Tchavolo other than Miri Familia and Alors?...Voila\, which doesn't leave much\, I know - this guy needs to record more!   Or on the off-chance something by Daniel Givone since I'm working with his book.  \
\
If you have any in those categories\, and/or what I've mentioned interests you\, let me know\, we can do a few - I also have the Oscar Aleman CD.  In any case I'll have Star Eyes ripped and ready to send by Monday.\
\
How's that?\
\
Elliot",18070,"BBCode","2010-07-24 06:29:34"
18072,1790,"Adrian\, if you will allow a little constructive criticism of your excellent software... one extra feature that I would find especially desirable would be a menu where you could set up a gradual automatic increase in playback speed\, say start at half-speed and gradually work your way up to full speed by a predetermined rate of increase\, like 1 beat per minute or whatever the user chooses... but the nice thing would be if you didn't have to stop playing and type in the desired increase\, but just arrange for the computer to do it automatically so you don't have to stop playing each time to reset the tempo...would that be asking too much?\
\
Will\
\
PS Could I also suggest\, as a marketing tool\, that you name this program something like \"Guitar lessons from Django\"... even better\, if it had some kind of animated Django cartoon that could say things like \"Yeah\, man!\" after the user finishes playing a passage...",18055,"BBCode","2010-07-24 07:59:13"
18073,1380,"Hi\, just noticed the mail!\
\
I liked your notion of fitting guitar to hands. I think there's a need for both. I've certainly done neck mods to save my hands and was happy with the result but all of them involved adding carbon fiber so I was adding a hell of a lot of strength and not just taking some away. \
\
\
Let me give you my number\, rather than try and describe things by email. Let's try the next worst way to describe things - telephone.\
When we find a good time to talk\, it would be nice if you had already done some measurements. Depth of the neck from the top of the fretboard to the back of the neck\, and width of the neck at the nut and twelfth fret.\
\
I'm just a clever and long time hacker\, not a professional. As you email suggests\, once you stray from the pedagogy\, your on your own. \
\
Jeff 206 842 9487",18057,"BBCode","2010-07-24 08:14:26"
18074,1631,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41348#p41348]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Poland (especially Poznan)?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"swing68\"]Cool! Thanks for your PM\, I am having a lucky week with some local Poznanian jazzers & techno-types getting in on the idea - but I suspected I may own the only Selmac in Poland (and certainly PZ) till now\, great that that isn't the case!\
\
I\, too\, am in London for the summer (rest of the year I telecommute from PZ) so the project is sort of on hold till them but am keeping everyone on the backburner in the meantime.\
\
Very keen on a less formal structure so there will be opportunities to play as a straight GJ duo/trio as well as the more ambitious clubby stuff.\
\
Tell me more (via PM if you so prefer) - do you play other styles? What brought you to PZ in the first place?\
\
Look foward to hearing from you! \
\
Best\, Alex (swing68)[/quote]\
\
Hello alex\, \
\
i am on and off here.. \
i am very pleased to go back to poznan and meet more GJ players\, as i said i also was a bit dissapointed and i was thinking that playing in blue note would be summernight dream\, but now you never know:)\
i was playing many years many instruments mainly also electric guitar\, some oriental stuff from the east and some experiments with computer music as well... quite unstable as a musisian never actualy stayed in one genre.. until i heard Django! that was it! i sold half of my musical stuff and bought a selmac just to play it! and since then\, about a year\, thats what i am trying to do.\
\
i am open to any kind of musical outcome(!) as a duo\, quintet\, big band\, dj GJ soundset:)\, cabaret GJ style and such. you can swing it many ways:)\
\
so\, keep in touch and make poznan a GJ metropolis in poland!!! or just meet for the beggining:)\
\
cheers\
panos",18074,"BBCode","2010-07-24 11:08:51"
18075,2385,"[quote=\"Panos\"]so\, keep in touch [b]and make poznan a GJ metropolis in poland!!![/b] [/quote]\
\
Sounds like a plan :)\
\
Give us a shout when you're back in PL and we can meet up. Bring your guitar!!!\
\
Cheers\, A",18074,"BBCode","2010-07-26 04:39:17"
18076,2268,"Hey there Krivo\,\
\
Do you happen to have anymore of the Djangobuckers for sale? I really like that sound! However\, I have a Cigano GJ 10 which supposedly will not fit a Stimer because the guitar top is too thin\, so it may not fit your as well. If not\, I would like to purchase your other model. Let me know what would work best.\
\
Best\, Courtney\
\
P.S. Please respond via <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">Cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18076,"BBCode","2010-07-26 08:17:31"
18077,1380,"Hey\, I was gonna order another\, but after two months I'm getting concerned about the first.\
\
When are you gonna ship?\
Jeff\
206 842 9487",17994,"BBCode","2010-07-26 20:20:58"
18078,2849,"Hello Peter\,\
My name is Luis Salinas and I recently saw one of your guitars. I wantes to ask you some questions regarding your instruments. Do you build using all-solid wood or do you use some laminate on them? Thanks a lot",18078,"BBCode","2010-07-26 21:40:24"
18079,934,"hey Jason\
Your pickups look great...I was wondering if you tried making one that sounds like a Stimer?  it's seems the vids and info really capture the hi-fi crystal clear tone (a great thing) BUT I'm looking for the \"lo-fi ness\" of an old Stimer.  \
\
I've been gigging with an old 1947 De Armond guitar mike pick up and i have two Gibson amps from the 30's that I play through an EH-150 and a EH-185...I can get the real deal old Django electric tone...BUT the De Armond is the \"monkey on a stick\" (see photo)version and it's a real headache...would LOVE a pickup that is easy to remove and adjust...that will stay put...and have the tone and output of the classic Stimer...but with your design.\
\
If you make one\, or think you could\, please let me know!\
\
Thanks\
\
Rich Daigle\
\
Redrockhotclub.com\
feel free to respond to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:richdaigle@gmail.com\">richdaigle@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18079,"BBCode","2010-07-26 23:02:05"
18080,1364,"I have only used solid woods.",18078,"BBCode","2010-07-27 06:16:17"
18083,2598,"Hi Ian\,\
Thanks a lot for welcoming us to the jam tonight\, it was awesome! I was very nervous to join the team on stage and at the same time absolutely thrilled to hear all of you play\, it was a great evening!\
Because of that 'djangology' call\, I missed to hear your comments on the dg300 setup and feel.Deep Apologies for that. I would really like to know what do you think on it\, and if there is anything that you felt 'off'. \
For one\, I am worried about the intonation\, specially on the B string. It seems that it all maps back to the bridge\, and given that is a road you have traveled before\, I value your expertise on this topic.\
Hopefully we will meet again on the jam sessions\, I will do my best to try to join as often as possible ( if i dont get kicked out!)\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Miguel  :)",18083,"BBCode","2010-07-27 21:57:01"
18084,2127,"Hi Yes my flat top single coil or ceramic adjustable pole pickups get a great stimer like tone. I can wind them hot too.\
   149$ for one without volume control can get by the 10th of aug.\
     vlume control would be a bit longer\
   email me <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18084,"BBCode","2010-07-28 00:26:54"
18085,2127,"Big apologies\
  been touring alot\
   will ship by the 10th or money back\
    replied to you through hotmail too\
  thanks for your patience",18000,"BBCode","2010-07-28 00:28:16"
18086,2127,"Hi yes \
  I am on tour but can ship one by the 10th\
        email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> after the 3rd and I will get you one\
   and they do fit a gj 10 \, I used to have one\
    thank you\
   Jason",18076,"BBCode","2010-07-28 00:29:59"
18088,2854,"Michael\,\
\
I noted on this board back in 2007 that you might be interested in the gypsy guitar that I purchased from Jacques Mazzoleni. I am thinking about passing it on to the next player. Please let me know if you might like to take a look. You can reply at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:travis_walsh@hotmail.com\">travis_walsh@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Thanks.\
\
Travis Walsh",18088,"BBCode","2010-07-28 06:07:38"
18090,563,"Travis--\
\
Thank you so much for thinking of me! I remember that guitar for sure. At the moment\, I am chasing two Selmers and until that situation resolves itself\, I am only selling\, not buying. if those deals fall through\, I wouldn't mind giving the Bucalo a look. \
\
Tell me more about it\, especially tonally\, and if you have any pictures\, please send them to [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url]. \
\
What are you looking to replace the Bucolo with?",18090,"BBCode","2010-07-28 06:32:03"
18091,1124,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeZbmyn0HMs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeZbmyn0HMs[/url]",18091,"BBCode","2010-07-28 06:58:17"
18092,2854,"Michael\,\
\
I play with a small group. About two years prior to picking up the Bucolo\, I began playing an acoustic archtop made by a luthier in NY named Vinny Collitti. This has become my primary guitar\, I love it and it gets nearly all of my attention. In the group one of the players has a Busato and also a mandolin. We have developed a style that mixes the archtop with both of the other instruments. Anyway\, the Bucolo is not getting the play that it deserves. That is my motivation for thinking about letting it go. \
\
Its a great guitar. One of the things that I did with it was to have Josh Hegg replace the fingerboard and do a complete refret. Also\, the bridge was replaced with one that was custom carved and the guitar and bass nut was also replaced. The result of this work was to greatly enhance the intonation of the instrument. The tone is very good and barky. The volume of this guitar is supprisingly loud and the action is very comfortable. Overall\, its a fun guitar to play.\
\
I paid just under $4\,400 for the guitar and spent another $1\,000 on the repairs. I would like to recoup my cost.\
\
I will send photos when I have a chance.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Travis",18088,"BBCode","2010-07-28 07:29:02"
18093,1063,"Hello Michael\,\
\
This post about Blues Clair brings up an older post of yours about this Japanese transcription book.\
May I please ask you if you ever got the chance to get this book ?\
If so\, would you mind sharing it with me ? I am curious to see what's in it.\
I would be happy to share what ever I can with you in exchange.\
\
Best regards\,\
-Stephan\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]http://www.hcofdc.com[/url]",18093,"BBCode","2010-07-28 07:55:45"
18094,563,"I never got to play that guitar at Jacques' house when I still lived in jersey\, so I never heard it. Enrique (Blues Bop Harry) played it and liked the sound\, but said it was a hard guitar to play. I remember he was very impressed with the workmanship.\
\
Have you ever reeceorded it\, even live or around the house? If so\, send me a clip.",18090,"BBCode","2010-07-28 08:02:30"
18095,563,"I tried for months\, but was never able to track one down. I think my search was handicapped by the fact that I don't read Japanese. I asked my mother in law to translate a couple of things when I thought I'd found it\, but it always turned out to be something else. I have the Blues Claire transcription\, which some kind person sent to me\, but that's it. \
\
is there any particular tune(s) you are hunting? I might be able to get a transcription from another source. I do think there are mistakes in the Blues Claire transcription (at least to my ear)\, but it will get you close enough. Almost any transcription has a problem or two.\
\
Maybe I'll hunt it again one day. If I ever find it\, I will let you know.",18095,"BBCode","2010-07-28 08:07:34"
18096,1063,"Thanks Michael\,\
\
I am going to try with Hot Club of Yokohama and some related bands that I can find. I'll let you know if I get something.\
\
Thanks again !\
Best\,\
-Stephan",18093,"BBCode","2010-07-28 08:39:32"
18097,563,"Odd...got the exact same message from you again.",18095,"BBCode","2010-07-28 08:42:22"
18098,2854,"The playability was part of the reasoning behind doing the work. I have not recorded with it but can probably do that with garageband or the sound system that we play through. \
\
Travis",18088,"BBCode","2010-07-28 08:58:28"
18099,563,"I remember that the fingerboard had really nifty parallel inlays near each edge of the fingerboard. I do hope you replicated that with the new one. Too bad the original fingerboard could not be saved. That was a really cool element of it.",18090,"BBCode","2010-07-28 09:06:47"
18100,2854,"Yes\, it was reinstalled and still looks really cool.\
\
Travis",18088,"BBCode","2010-07-28 09:51:40"
18102,135,"Hi Sam\,\
\
Thanks for contacting me. Lessons  are $50 each and the run for an hour at a time. I teach at my studio in Greenpoint. Let me know when you're available and we'll set something up.\
\
Best\,\
Alex\
646 303-2342",18102,"BBCode","2010-07-29 06:37:40"
18103,1737,"Hi\, Did you ever sell your Stimer?  If not\, I'm interested.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",18103,"BBCode","2010-07-29 13:24:21"
18104,2458,"Hi Ian\,\
No I never sold it.  I haven't really tried very hard to.  \
I have since purchased one of the high quality cables for it\, \
but still don't use the pickup.  \
I would consider any reasonable offer for it at this point.  \
I live in Southern California and have a paypal account in \
good standing.\
Thanks for your interest\,\
Pamela",18103,"BBCode","2010-07-29 14:19:57"
18105,1737,"Hi\, great.. I'd be willing to pay 200$ and would prefer to use paypal so that works. Let me know if that's of interest.\
\
Ian",18103,"BBCode","2010-07-29 14:41:19"
18106,2458,"Hi Ian\,\
$200 is fair.  Would you be willing to pay $220 to cover shipping and\
paypal fees?\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:psmtur@aol.com\">psmtur@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
-Pamela",18103,"BBCode","2010-07-29 14:49:10"
18107,1737,"I'll take it. If you still have it.\
\
Ian",18107,"BBCode","2010-07-29 16:38:02"
18108,2268,"Wow Jack if you are serious I would totally be interested in \"In the Style of Stochelo Rosenberg\" .... but I can't imagine anyone would give this away for free!\
\
-Courtney",18108,"BBCode","2010-07-29 20:14:09"
18109,2719,"Hi Jack\, let me tell you something.\
(warning: pedantic and exaggerated speech below :| )\
From the ancient times to current days\, mankind has always been interested in the sounds they can make and what their brain can do to express feelings.\
Step by step\, something developed to become the thing that today we know as music\, and lots of styles were born\, and jazz\, perhaps the biggest and most sofisticated music ever created\,  was started with the help of rag\, blues and many virtuoso players.\
It was not until Django Reinhardt started to record when real jazz guitar started and a new era of music was born\, a beautiful and rich combination of jazz\, swing\, valse musette and blues created this colourful music and the day i heard for the first time Django swingin' i knew that this was the music i was sticking to for the rest of my life\, i fell in love with jazz manouche\, i know i'll keep playing this music until the day i die and i dedicate like 4-5 hours a day\, daily to practice and learn from master Django\, and i would absolutley LOVE to have any of Denis Chang's DVDs as i have heard only good reviews and most Djangophiles have 'em and say this DVDs are a must have for any serious Gypsy jazz guitarist.\
If you decide to give this DVDs  to  any GJ guitar player(i hope you weren't kiddin  when you offered them :shock: )\, i guarantee you that they will live in a good home with a caring owner and with someone who will really make use of every single minute of the content of the DVD.\
Hope you liked my exaggerated speech :mrgreen: \, but hey\, really\, i'd love to have one of this DVDs\, it hasn't to be free\, i can give you some money for it\, just tell me how much.\
Thanks.\
David R.",18109,"BBCode","2010-07-29 21:22:06"
18110,1377,"David\,\
 Just send funds for the postage.\
   In at 07701",18110,"BBCode","2010-07-30 01:45:23"
18111,1377,"Truth is stranger than friction!\
  Just send funds for the postage from 07701",18111,"BBCode","2010-07-30 02:01:46"
18112,1377,"[b]That's great.\
  I am at [color=#008000]NJ[/color]. [color=#008000]07701[/color]. Figure out the postage. I'll have to find a suitable carton for it.\
\
 Don't know how we will arrange for the funds to be handled.\
  Maybe Mike H. has some ideas on it.[/b]",18107,"BBCode","2010-07-30 02:09:14"
18113,1960,"Hello there\, I posted the Fapy Unleashed topic and am wondering if you ever received the Star Eyes recording from Elliot....I have PM'd Elliot but have not heard back...he's probably working feverishly on defending his theories about Django\, etc. At any rate\, I don't have a huge library of GJ recordings but am very keen on listening to Star Eyes so please let me know if there is anything that you are looking for as well and perhaps we can trade. Look forward to hearing from you and thanks for posting in the thread to keep it alive and interesting!  KJ (Heavy Django)  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nasa@rcn.com\">nasa@rcn.com</a><!-- e -->.",18113,"BBCode","2010-07-30 07:21:54"
18114,1737,"Sorry\, my enthusiasm got the better of me\, just checked my financial situation and have to postpone an amp purchase. If you still have it in a few weeks I'll check back.\
\
Sorry again\,\
\
Ian",18107,"BBCode","2010-07-30 07:56:21"
18115,1377,"No Problem My friend.\
 Got to have the \"Do Re Mi\"!",18107,"BBCode","2010-07-30 07:59:41"
18116,1737,"Hi Miguel\,\
\
Quick question\, my wife and I were unable to  get new iphones today.  Any inside scoop on where or when we might be able to get them? \
\
Enjoyed the jam weds night\, will try and make again next week.\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ibradbur@me.com\">ibradbur@me.com</a><!-- e --> might be easier than this forum.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",18083,"BBCode","2010-07-30 08:07:53"
18117,9,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
How are you? I've had a few people ask about Busatos lately. Did you end up selling yours to Bauer? If you'd still like to sell it let me know as there are some interested parties.\
\
thanks!\
\
-Michael",18117,"BBCode","2010-07-30 08:55:35"
18118,563,"Travis\, I'm guessing since you mention Josh\, you must be in the washington/Oregon area. I'm in Chicago now\, BTW. If my Selmer deal goes through\, I will be too broke to buy anything for awhile\, but there's a fair chance it won't. I'm not sure what kind of time frame you are looking at. If I can't do it\, I would let some friends know\, but I'd love to find a way to play it or hear it.",18090,"BBCode","2010-07-30 09:05:20"
18120,2719,"How much do you think it'll be? \
I'm in Mexico City.\
You are in Red Bank\, New Jersey  right? but isn't it illegal to send money in the mail?\
I guess i could use Western Union but i think that's too much to send just 10-20 dollars. \
Or maybe i could send it to you via PayPal. Do you have an account?\
\
Are you sure you don't want anything?\
\
My adress is:\
\
Transmisiones #200 casa 59\, Colonia Ex-Hacienda de San Juan\, Delegación Tlalpan\, México D.F.\
\
ZIP CODE: 14370\
\
Thanks. :wink: \
\
[color=#004000]David Ramos.[/color]",18109,"BBCode","2010-07-30 10:34:56"
18121,2719,"BTW\, i'm especially interested in the \"In the Style Of Stochelo Rosenberg\" DVD\, but i'll take anything.   :o \
Thanks.",18109,"BBCode","2010-07-30 10:47:16"
18122,2268,"The DVD would probably fit in the Priority Mail® Medium Flat Rate Box and so the shipping cost would be just under 11 bucks ... [url=http://postcalc.usps.gov/MailServices.aspx?m=13&dz=53207&oz=07701&MailingDate=7/30/2010&MailingTime=11:35%20AM&mt=14]http://postcalc.usps.gov/MailServices.a ... 20AM&mt=14[/url] ....\
\
My address in 3244 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Milwaukee\, WI 53207\
\
Give me your address and I'll send ya a check.\
\
I appreciate this!\
Thanks so much Jack!\
\
-Courtney Holmes",18111,"BBCode","2010-07-30 11:38:01"
18123,2584,"Elliot\, sorry for the delay in getting back to you!  I have Debarre's Gipsy Unity and Entre Amis.  I also have an album by Boulou Ferre called Jazz/Left Bank.  Interested in any/all of those?  Sorry I'm coming up empty in the Tchavalo/Givone category.\
\
Jon",18123,"BBCode","2010-07-30 11:47:39"
18124,2854,"Michael\,\
\
Actually\, I am in a small town in North Carolina about 85 south of Norfolk\, VA and about three hours east of Raleigh. I am not in a particular hurry to sell and would be happy to try and meet somewhere. I met Josh through my band mate with the Busato\, he also had some work done. Anyway\, I have children who live on the west coast and sometimes fly through Midway in Chicago. Otherwise\, I plan to be in NYC next month and possibly in Portland\, OR in september. So\, stay in touch is the other deal doesn't work. \
\
Regards\,\
\
Travis",18088,"BBCode","2010-07-30 13:18:46"
18125,563,"Well\, you are always welcome to lay over at Chez Bauer if you ever pass through Chicago. We have kids in Albany\, Oregon\, about an hour south of Portland\, so we are out that way once in a while as well. \
\
I think I am probably dreaming to think I can get both Selmers...I mean\, who am I kidding?! But this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime situations that tempts a man into craziness!\
\
I have a Joseph di Mauro\, that Joscho Stephan chose to use for his Django in June concert this year. I guess I think of the Bucolo as a similar beast: a lower end guitar by an obscure builder that could turn out to be a terrific little guitar. \
\
I have an office in Charlotte\, and we'll be hiring a new manager there soon\, so I may be down there in the relatively near future...anothe option. Stay in touch!\
\
BTW\, if a buyer emerges\, don't hesitate to sell. I would not want you to miss a sure deal for a maybe\, but if not\, I'd be happy to have a look. I've always had a feeling that guitar might turn out to be a good one. \
\
And finally\, I am having a fire sale on my electrics(all Gibson Custom Shop)\, as well as my newer GJ guitars\, so if you have any well-heeled rocker friends\, send 'em my way!\
\
Best\,\
Michael",18090,"BBCode","2010-07-30 13:33:10"
18126,311,"Hi Michael\,\
I'm happy to hear from you and that you are well.\
It's cool that you've finally made the move to Chicago. I'd love to visit you sometime... maybe one day.\
\
About the Bucolo I remember very little\, but I'm sure I liked it at the time. I seem to recall it had a very cool mojo and chord shots sounded great. An old school tone. Not much else in my memory.\
\
The guitar I want is an Olivier Marin\, he's the one that built Adrien's\, Sebastien's and Gonzalo's guitars. They have a very loud and sweet tone but solos still cut really well. Healthy basses\, good sustain\, very dry and extremely responsive to picking dynamics (which is the biggest plus for me). I played Adriens for about an hour again this year and it was so cool! \
They cost about 3000 euros and as I only need\, and can afford\, one high end guitar I need to sell my Dupont. It's an MDC60 and it's the Dupont I've liked the best of the 15 or so I've tried. Amazing crunchy sound. Definitely a special one.\
But I no longer want that classic sound if forced to choose. Hammering Tchavolo arpeggios and all the traditional stuff is great and the Dupont is the best guitar for that. I'm just looking for those expressive slurs and playing with dynamics as well as adding more bop oriented things and that is not what my MDC60 likes the most... Wish I could keep it tough!\
Anyway\, it is proving very difficult to sell here and haven't had much interest in the forum's classifieds. I'll wait a while before consigning it\, It's just too much of a loss. Let me know if you know someone who's interested.\
\
I'll be on the lookout for clients interested in your guitars but the gypsy guitar market in Mexico is almost nonexistent... So don't get your hopes up.\
\
I'll check out your clips on youtube.\
\
Good luck chasing those guitars. I'd love to hear all about it.\
\
I send you my best wishes.\
Enrique.",18126,"BBCode","2010-07-30 15:34:46"
18127,563,"I don't know if you have already found a guitar\, but I have a very special Dupont MC-50 that I am offering up for sale. I really regret letting it go\, but I have a chance to get a Selmer-Maccaferri with resonator\, which is a once in a life opportunity\, and something good has to go. The guitar was made in April 1992\, back when Maurice was making them all by himself. Think of it as a VRB at half the price! It has several appealing features: afabulous bear claw top\, beautiful madagascar rosewood back and sides\, and a fingerboard that is narrower\, like a 14 fret guitar). This guitar was legendary on the West Coast. Parke Duff\, who used to own Selmer 863 said of it\, \"It was the guitar that taught me what a gypsy guitar should sound like.\" Alphonso Ponticelli has used it on his upcoming CD as well. \
\
The guitar is not cheap: I am offering it up at $3\,800. You can get a Park cheaper\, but I promise you it will not sound as great as this guitar. This Dupont has VRB quality sound (I have one to compare it to\, and I am not kidding) at an entry level Dupont price.If you are interested\, you can e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or send me a PM with your e-mail and I will send you pictures. I'd love to see it find a good home\, so I hope you will consider it. I promise you you won't regret buying it.",18127,"BBCode","2010-07-30 18:21:21"
18128,2584,"Hey\, KJ. I should be getting Star Eyes from Elliot. I've been a little slow in m pm-ing this week\, but he and I have been in touch. I'll let you know when I have it and then we'll figure out a way to get you a copy. Have a great weekend!",18113,"BBCode","2010-07-30 19:57:01"
18129,455,"Where are you located?\
\
I'm in So Cal.  Shipping?\
\
thanks",18129,"BBCode","2010-07-31 21:19:53"
18130,1377,"[size=150][b]I'm In New Jersey.\
 Freight should be approx. [color=#008000]$65[/color][/b][/size]",18130,"BBCode","2010-08-01 00:28:02"
18131,1377,"[b]Why don't You take both of them?; There free and watched about twice if that! If You send a check\, I'll have to wait for it to clear.[/b]",18111,"BBCode","2010-08-01 00:31:18"
18132,2268,"Yeah that sounds great!\
What's your address? will 20 bucks cover it?\
\
-Courtney",18111,"BBCode","2010-08-01 07:04:40"
18133,1960,"Thanks so much! I'm extremely appreciative and really look forward to hearing it.  Fapy is one of my favorites and when I played in Amsterdam\, I tried like mad to connect with Fapy for a lesson. But my wife won out and we went museum hoping....oh well.  Not quite sure how you will send it\, but you can try my <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nasa@rcn.com\">nasa@rcn.com</a><!-- e --> address. Please do PM me here if/when you have made your attempt so that I can check that email. I'll clear some space there as well. Thanks again\, KJ\
\
\
Re: Fapy's Star Eyes\
\
Sent: Fri Jul 30\, 2010 6:57 pm\
From: thickpick\
To: Heavy Django \
Hey\, KJ. I should be getting Star Eyes from Elliot. I've been a little slow in m pm-ing this week\, but he and I have been in touch. I'll let you know when I have it and then we'll figure out a way to get you a copy. Have a great weekend!",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-01 07:32:08"
18134,1006,"Do you have any pickups ready and for sale at this time?\
gary hunt\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gjch55@sbcglobal.net\">gjch55@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e -->",18134,"BBCode","2010-08-01 08:30:03"
18136,2483,"Dear Jason\,\
I´m quite looking for a goodsounding PU-system for some time and from what I could see and hear your system is amazing.\
I´m playing a Dell´Arte Dark Eyes and AER Acousticube III\, but still need a Pickup...\
Can you make me an offer?\
What do you think sounds more natural: a Humbucker or Singlecoil?\
Thanks for your respond and best wishes from Germany\
\
stevie",18136,"BBCode","2010-08-02 02:06:34"
18137,2360,"Not sure if he still teaches.\
Regards\,Emile\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:falcoreinhardt@hotmail.com\">falcoreinhardt@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18137,"BBCode","2010-08-02 03:10:00"
18138,455,"When did you buy it?  Is it the latest model (I don't know if they have recently changed features).\
\
thanks",18129,"BBCode","2010-08-02 09:33:10"
18139,1377,"About 4 Months ago.\
 I don't know what else the could have possibly added; It's got a lot of features.",18130,"BBCode","2010-08-02 09:48:01"
18140,1790,"Hey\, great to hear from you\, Miguel\, and it would be great to get together and jam sometime. Do you fancy a visit to Niagara-On-The-Lake this summer? I have a musical buddy in this area who also plays GJ style\, and we like to jam... we could probably come up with a bass player too.\
\
I did a couple of gigs in Brampton last summer playing Django music with clarinetist Paul Pacanowski and guitarist Dan Ionescu... both are wonderful players\, though neither is seriously into GJ... do you know them?  Oh\, yeah\, the bass player was a guy from Mexico named Paco...\
\
Will",18140,"BBCode","2010-08-02 16:07:24"
18141,2812,"Thank you very much! Dario",18137,"BBCode","2010-08-02 21:33:44"
18142,2127,"Hi the humbucker is more natural\
  will post 2 on ebay very soon\
   149$ plus 25$ shipping to germany\
  Jason",18142,"BBCode","2010-08-02 21:36:17"
18143,2127,"Will have some within the week\
  thank you\
  Jason",18134,"BBCode","2010-08-02 21:39:21"
18144,516,"Hi Jon\,\
\
 Actually I got a virus on my computer so I was out of commission for a while also.  I checked and I do have Entre Amis but Gypsy Unity would be great.\
\
 Like I said Star Eyes is ready to go\, so when I get your address I'll ship it asap.\
\
 Here's mine:\
\
  Elliot Iver\
  621 N Sherman Ave #23\
  Madison\, Wi. 53704",18070,"BBCode","2010-08-03 07:40:10"
18147,2866,"I presume it's been sold\, but I wanted to ask about that Dell Arte Hommage guitar you were selling.  If it's still available\, I was wondering if I could know a little more about it.  Thanks!",18147,"BBCode","2010-08-03 08:55:18"
18148,1377,"Where are You located?",18147,"BBCode","2010-08-03 09:07:20"
18149,2866,"I'm in Denver\, CO.",18147,"BBCode","2010-08-03 09:47:24"
18151,9,"Hi Mark\,\
\
All bridges are rosewood...some are just tinted to look like ebony. Real ebony actually sounds too harsh.\
\
If you're measurements are correct than it sounds like a #2 would work...although a #3 may be needed. It's pretty rare you would need a #3 as that is very high for an MDC-50. They almost always top out at a #2. But maybe that guitar's top sunk which would explain why Buffalo Brothers let it go so cheaply. If that's the case you'll need a taller bridge to compensate for the top sinkage.\
\
'm",18151,"BBCode","2010-08-03 13:29:54"
18152,2598,"Hi Will!\
This is truly a small world! Specially talking about gypsy jazz :)  I know Paul P\, we played a couple of times together. He is unbelievable good! Actually\, I think I was in one of your concerts\, I went to the St Paul church sometime last summer and that was the lineup\, Paul\, and a guy named Paco on the bass\, lol! Is the one\, where someone read extracts from a Django book? It was a great concert\, and I enjoyed a lot\, there is a picture I took which I sent to Paul\, I will unearth it and send it to you. Unfortunately\, could only stay half show as I had my daughters with me\, and little girls do not understand our GJ stuff!\
I've been to the falls twice this year\, too bad we didnt know each other because those times  I was hoping to play some GJ over there\, at the falls.  Good thing is I am going again maybe next weekend\, or the week before end of August.\
We should coordinate so we can do some jamming over there\, it will be great!\
Best Regards\, lets keep in contact :)\
Cheers!\
Miguel\
\
[url=http://www.hcdb.ca]www.hcdb.ca[/url]",18152,"BBCode","2010-08-03 14:05:32"
18153,2584,"Thanks\, Elliot!  I burned Gipsy Unity onto CD.  I'll ship it out ASAP to the address you gave me.  My address is:\
\
Jon Aibel\
10257 Santa Monica Blvd.\, #5\
Los Angeles\, CA 90067\
\
Thanks so much for trading!",18123,"BBCode","2010-08-03 15:04:00"
18154,1790,"Yup\, that was me reading the Django book...\
\
Will",18140,"BBCode","2010-08-03 15:45:41"
18158,2598,"Excellent! So I was in that concert :) Great playing over there! And\, you know I mentioned the book reading to my teammates and we picked the idea for our shows\, on this case\, they designated me to say a little reference to each song and add some history to the whole thing. Good call on that one!\
Just checked with my wife and this weekend is off\, but we will be there the 24/25 th if everything goes fine. Coming close to the date we can arrange something\,  i am thinking that those benches in front of the falls would be a great place to play\, would they allow us there?\
btw\, i just came back from a Gypsy Jazz jam downtown toronto. This is hosted by Wayne Nakamura every tuesday at Dominion on Queen. Great players and great music over there. This is a long shot\, but tomorrow Wed\, my band Hot Club de Brampton is hosting a GJ Jam in downtown Brampton at the Tracks Brew Pub.\
Seems that GJ is boiling down here\, let's hope it stays like it for a looong time :)\
Talk to you soon\,\
Miguel\
\
ps: Just in case my personal email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mreategui@gmail.com\">mreategui@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, I receive notifications there from the forum too",18152,"BBCode","2010-08-03 21:58:25"
18159,2866,"Are you located in the states?\
\
I'm looking for a descent gypsy guitar (used).  I have been playing on an old classical guitar and I'm itching to pick up a gj guitar.  \
thanks!",18147,"BBCode","2010-08-04 09:17:04"
18161,2100,"Really appreciate the advice.  I guess\, I mentioned age because it seems like every day there's some new pain I sense\, which seems to remind me of my age.  :oops: \
\
My doc recommended a pad as you did\, so I guess\, I'll see about getting one of those tonight.  I stopped playing GJ because the pain is just too intense\, and my hand was becoming numb\, and I found myself losing hand strength.  Unfortunately\, limiting my compute usage is not an option\, that's my job\, but I am adjusting my working desktop to allow me to use a different arm angle when using the mouse\, and keyboard.\
\
I really appreciate you advice\, and will keep in touch.  BTW - That's a nice looking Dupont you have for sale - why do these things come up when I've got no money?   Is your group recording any?  I've listened to some of your work on the web\, and looks like you have a lot of fun.  Anyway\, keep in touch.",18161,"BBCode","2010-08-04 14:57:37"
18166,2483,"Hi Jason\,\
thanks for your quick responding.\
It would be great\, if you could just let me know\, when you`re going to post the PU`s on Ebay.\
The last time I saw one of yours I wasn`t fast enough to get it.\
So\, hopefully\, that`s my chance to fix it.\
\
with greetings\
\
stevie",18166,"BBCode","2010-08-05 06:30:31"
18167,2854,"Michael\,\
\
Here are some photos\, I will attach others with another posting.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Travis\
\
PS As it turns out\, I will be passing through Charlotte next wednesday on my way to Gaffney SC.",18088,"BBCode","2010-08-05 10:05:51"
18168,2854,"Here are some other photos.\
\
Travis",18088,"BBCode","2010-08-05 10:11:52"
18169,2127,"Hi I have a flat top humbucker ready\
  paypal me 149$ to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Jflo822@hotmail.com\">Jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> and will ship it directly to you\
  add 25$ for foreign shipping\
      Jason",18142,"BBCode","2010-08-05 12:37:44"
18170,2127,"Hi there just posted 2 djangobuckers on ebay\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300453223282]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0453223282[/url]\
\
  Jason",18134,"BBCode","2010-08-05 13:09:02"
18171,2127,"Hi there\
I am sad to report that after 5 tries\
  I cannot get an adjustable pole humbucker that can cut the mustard for aquality something I would have out in the world and I made 5 expensive paperweights in the process.\
  I am refunding your money.  I have a promising new design but will be a while before I have a sellable model\
  thank you for your patience\
     Jason",18171,"BBCode","2010-08-05 13:37:25"
18172,2100,"Enrique\,\
\
Thanks for all of the info\, pics\, and suggestions.  I'll give it a try once I get past this 'resting' phase. Cold pack treatments are helping\, and taking a break from playing too.  I did switch back to finger picking\, but I think the main problem was my tendency to rest my elbow area right where you've shown.  I think if I adjust my right arm position as you've show\, and go back to a classical style way of positioning the guitar - head and neck point more at an angle up\, it will help.\
\
I appreciate you taking the time to help.  If you ever make it up to the Midwest area of the USA\, get in touch.  We don't have a big house\, but you are certainly welcome\, we can always shuffle things around.  My wife is an artist/painter and our place is like a studio most of the time.  Check her work out here: \
\
[url=http://hedgpethfineart.wordpress.com/]http://hedgpethfineart.wordpress.com/[/url]\
\
Thanks again\, and keep in touch.\
\
Phil",18172,"BBCode","2010-08-06 04:20:49"
18173,1006,"any single coil coming soon?  Is there much of a tone difference between them?\
g",18134,"BBCode","2010-08-06 05:01:12"
18174,2127,"Hi I am working on some single coils today\,\
  Yes much difference in tone\,  humbucker is crystal clear with glassy highs and no  noise\, very transparent.\
  the single coil is  a thicker gooeyer less acoustic sound more like the traditional stimer with a little noise ( like ANY single coil including Stimer)\
   My pickup has better balance and is less harsh than the Stimer in my Opinion\
       you can hear the differences on you tube\
    Jason",18134,"BBCode","2010-08-06 09:45:32"
18176,95,"Miles\,\
I don't do bridges from the ground up without having the guitar in hand. There are way to many variables to consider without having the instrument. So... your options are:\
Send the guitar so I can solve the tonal issues.\
Or send the factory bridge and I can mod it.\
\
The factory/mod option might get you closer to a louder or better tone but I won't know without the guitar. I know its a bother but the best way for me to address any tonal issues is to have the guitar in hand. That being said if you don't want to ship your guitar I would be happy to mod your existing factory bridge. It  might give what you need. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14373,"BBCode","2010-08-06 12:00:21"
18178,1960,"Hi Smilinjack\,\
\
Can you tell me if this has seperate gains for each channel. Did you buy it new? Any performance issues?",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-06 13:26:38"
18179,2871,"Hi\, Is your amp still available?\
\
Anthony",18179,"BBCode","2010-08-06 14:01:41"
18180,2871,"Hi\, Is your amp still available?\
\
Anthony",18179,"BBCode","2010-08-06 14:02:02"
18181,1377,"[b]Yes it is[/b]",18179,"BBCode","2010-08-06 16:09:07"
18183,1960,"Hello\,\
\
I PM'ed you earlier today with some questions...assuming it's the Unico II\, I'll take it for $600...Will Paypal work? If so\, please email me a Paypal invoice (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:overstock@rcn.com\">overstock@rcn.com</a><!-- e -->) Please let me know and feel free to call 301-919-4656 if you have any questions. Best\, KJ",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-06 21:07:26"
18184,95,"That might work.... The only factor is that my wife will be having a baby very close to that time so at this point I have to keep it open ended. I'm not saying it cant work but I don't really know at this point. Maybe we can keep in contact as that time gets closer and see. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",14373,"BBCode","2010-08-06 22:33:54"
18185,2874,"Hi there !\
I'm looking for the French lyrics to Blue Skies by The Hot Club Polytour.\
I have their audio version\, which I downloaded from Itunes\, but I can't understand the first few words of the first verse and of the bridge. Do you have them ? I've seen your post on Lyrics for tears /larmes\, so I'm thinking you might be able to help ...\
Thanks in advance\,",18185,"BBCode","2010-08-06 23:03:00"
18186,2871,"Would you let me know how old the amp is\, reason for selling\, and where you are located? Also the speed of the African swallow?\
Thanks\,\
\
Anthony",18179,"BBCode","2010-08-06 23:10:22"
18187,1377,"I don't think I am set up to recieve funds with paypal.\
I am in New Jersey",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-07 01:42:37"
18188,1377,"The Amp is about 4 months old.\
 I decided to give up Music.\
  Only Swallows I am familiar with are on the Powers bottle.",18179,"BBCode","2010-08-07 01:44:46"
18189,194,"Hi\, \
\
here are the french lyrics of Blue Skies: \
\
Près de vous (Blue Skies) \
\
Quand même\
au moins\, pour nous\
Douce est la vie\
Malgré tout\
J´ irai seul avec vous\
L´ âme ravie\
N´importe où\
\
Forts de nos espoirs\
A notre tour\
S´ il nous faut voir\
Des mauvais jours\
Laissons-les venir\
Et\, sans répit\
S´ il faut souffrir\
Eh! bien\, tant pis\
\
Quand même\
et maigré tout\
Douce est la vie\
Prés de vous\
\
The lyrics are written by Robert Volaire.\
\
Best regards\, \
\
Barengero",18185,"BBCode","2010-08-07 03:51:22"
18190,1960,"Thanks for the quick reply.  If you have a Paypal account you can automatically receive funds which allows me to purchase via credit card. Do you have an account? If not\, registering is quite simple and secure. My wife and I have been using Paypal extensively since 1999 with no issues whatsoever. \
\
If you do have an account\, simply log in and click on the REQUEST MONEY tab. Then write in my email (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:overstock@rcn.com\">overstock@rcn.com</a><!-- e -->) and fill in the boxes. The description would be of the amp's model and condition...brief but covering the important points. And then click send. The invoice arrives to me and allows me to pay and include my address info\, etc.  It works like a charm. Let me know what you think.  Also\, please check my previous email to you as it had some other questions about the amp.\
\
Best\, KJ",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-07 05:59:38"
18191,1377,"That Service operates in conjunction with Your bank account.\
 I have had problems with them before and they are not getting My account under any circumstances.\
  Look\, I have to be in Willmington on Monday\, If You're ready to Move maybe we could meet.\
  Let Me make it clear that payment CAN NOT be made through a credit card or personal check.\
  Mike H. has done business with Me for awhile and He may be able to vouch for My credibility.\
\
                                      Jack",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-07 08:52:03"
18192,1960,"Still need an answer to the question \"Can you tell me if this has seperate gains for each channel\". I'm trying to figure out if this is a Unico II or not. Any insight?\
\
Also\, why has the amp never been used? Do you mean it has never been used on a gig?",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-07 09:21:50"
18194,2874,"Super merci beaucoup !\
ISabelle. :D",18185,"BBCode","2010-08-07 12:08:34"
18195,563,"I have a Manouche for sale now that is the exact copy of the Selmer Concert. split bridge and all. There's an add in the classifieds. It's bound to be much better than a Saga. If you have any interest\, let me know. We just recorded a sound clip at Alfonso Ponticelli's a couple of hours ago. I should have it to e-mail soon. If you'd rather have the Saga\, no problem. I'm selling mine because Rodrigo Shopis is building an even nicer one for me.",18195,"BBCode","2010-08-07 18:47:35"
18204,1960,"Just picked up your last email this evening.  The only way that I can purchase this for your asking price is via my AMEX card which has a credit that enables me to take off about $118 of the price on my side (not yours\, obviously).  That is what tips the scales in favor of me being able to afford it. I get that you don't like Paypal but FWIW I never gave Paypal my bank information even though I was asked for it.  Just gave them my credit card info and began using the service without a hitch.  Please let me know if you change your mind or become more comfortable with a different online payment vendor\, it's honestly the only way I can afford the amp at this time.  Best regards\, KJ",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-08 21:01:51"
18205,1377,"[b]Save You pennies[/b]",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-09 00:37:18"
18206,1960,"I don't understand your comment and assume it must be a typo. Can you please explain?  $118 for me as a professional musician in a weak economy is not pennies.  I'm certain that you wouldn't be putting me down...if the later is the case\, however\, give me a call ASAP and I'll help straighten things out for you.  My number is in a previous PM.  I never did get your number or I would have called.",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-09 07:08:15"
18208,1377,"Not putting You downa at all; But You've got Your troubles and I've got Mine.\
What exactly did You want to straighten out?",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-09 11:59:57"
18209,1960,"Is the amp still available for sale?  If so\, do you accept confirmed Paypal payments?",18209,"BBCode","2010-08-09 12:45:11"
18210,1960,"Not an issue if you say it wasn't a put down.",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-09 13:07:38"
18211,1377,"And if I had?",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-09 13:22:44"
18212,1960,"Now you're wasting my time.  I tried to make the deal work for both of us. No more PM's from you sunshine. Get on with selling your wares. How about answering the questions in the post for starters?",18178,"BBCode","2010-08-09 14:05:20"
18213,2584,"CD received!  Thanks so much.  Can't wait to listen to it.  You should be receiving mine very soon -- it went out last Thursday.\
\
Jon",18123,"BBCode","2010-08-09 18:09:25"
18214,1063,"Hello Ben\,\
\
Some of my guys from Hot Club of DC have been talking to me about the project of having us involved with one of your upcoming festival.\
As our schedule is starting to fill up for the next season\, I am coming back to you to check if this is still valid ;  if so\, may I please how you would like us to participate ?\
Please let me know.\
Best regards\,\
\
-Stephan\
Hot Club of DC\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]\
301-346-2492",18214,"BBCode","2010-08-10 08:03:24"
18216,2671,"hey u ever want to sell that rare Fapy...please let me know...hey..also thanks for sharing the knowledge.  :D \
\
I live in appleton by the way. Its nice to know that there are some gypsy lovers close by.",18216,"BBCode","2010-08-10 11:48:50"
18217,2878,"hi\, is the dyn-g still for sale? does the price include shipping (to germany). if not\, what would it cost? thanks\, roman",18217,"BBCode","2010-08-10 14:20:44"
18218,2100,"Hola!\
\
I appreciate the link.  Yeah\, just going to take some time and working on these kinds of exercises.  I did notice that I've been sleeping with my head on a pillow right over the spot that is painful\, in addition to resting my arm right on that exact spot - where I shouldn't.  I've stopped playing for now\, just to give it rest.  I wear a 'golfers' elbow pad while working\, and use cold packs about 3 times at night when coming home.  All is helping.\
\
Glad you like Allison's work.  She's really moving in some nice directions with it.  She's got a great affinity for absorbing cultural elements and incorporating them in her work.  She lived in Arizona as a child for a bit\, and we both lived there for about 3 years a while back.  Lots of Mexican and Latin American influences come through\, but she's really not 'trying' to fake it - it's all hers and not imitating anyone.  She's been told her work looks to be everything from Mexican to African.  Some folks are really surprised to learn that she's Anglo.  \
\
Yes\, if you ever do come this way\, get in touch with me.  We could always make room for you. I'll try these new exercises out\, and really do appreciate you taking the time to send me the info.  That's what I love about this particular forum\, you can make friends with a lot folks around the globe.\
\
I had a similar experience when I was working on an open source web project called DotNetNuke\, which was a web development framework.  I wrote a lot of technical articles for that project\, and it was fun to watch my work being translated and downloaded into countries around the globe.  Now\, if I could only get back my musical touch\, and do something similar\, that would be great too.  Realistically\, though\, I'd enjoy just playing tunes at home or on my back porch. \
\
Phil",18172,"BBCode","2010-08-10 14:23:58"
18220,95,"Roman\,\
\
Yes the pickup is still available. Can you give me the exact address so I can determine the shipping. Maybe we can split it?\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",18220,"BBCode","2010-08-10 21:18:33"
18222,2878,"address is: bergstr. 2\, 06108 halle\, germany\
\
do you have a photo of the pickup?\
\
you can email me directly: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info.mosik@mosik.info\">info.mosik@mosik.info</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
\
roman",18217,"BBCode","2010-08-11 02:41:15"
18225,516,"Hi Jon\,\
\
 I'll be listening to some new Angelo tonight as well!  \
\
 Let me know what you think of Star Eyes once you've let it soak in  -\
\
 Regards\,\
\
 Elliot",18070,"BBCode","2010-08-11 08:06:17"
18226,516,"Hey Urbano\
\
  If I sold the Fapy\, I'd have nothing to talk about\, ha-ha.  I'd trade you a copy for something\, though.  \
\
  Yeah\, not too much action on the Wi Gj scene.  There's the Gypsy Caravan Ensemble guys who gave me their friend's number but he never called me back\, so I'm heavy on Waltz's and solo type stuff and I'm going to be living on backing tracks\, etc\, for quite a while to come anyway.  \
\
 Mike Bauer lives in Chicago and we're always threatening to meet up at the Green Mill on GJ night sometime\, we should all meet there.  Should be fun since Mike took lessons from Alfonso Ponticelli and so they know each other.  I'll let you know when if we get it together. \
\
Post me anytime\, \
\
Elliot",18216,"BBCode","2010-08-11 08:26:41"
18227,248,"Sam\,\
Yeah- Shellys guitars are really\, Really\, REALLY good!! Call her up. \
Ben",18227,"BBCode","2010-08-11 12:32:47"
18228,2866,"Hello Serge!\
I recently acquired a Gallato (Django model) guitar and I absolutely love it!  For what I could afford\, I am impressed with the quality of the instrument. Thank you for making such an affordable yet authentic gypsy guitar!\
\
I have read from a few places that upgrading the current tailpiece may give the guitar a more distinct sound.  By chance\, would it be possible to upgrade the tailpiece on the Django model to the brass alloy one that comes on the RS 1939?\
When you have a moment\, please let me know if you sell these separately.  \
\
I live in Denver\, Colorado 80210 (USA)\
\
Thanks and regards\,\
Rafael",18228,"BBCode","2010-08-11 13:48:12"
18229,2671,"Hey Elliot...ah.. yea figured as much I wouldn't part with it. No scene at all here! I play and know no one else other that a couple of profs that dabble once in awhile...and I know all the players....I tried to get to the green mill couple weeks ago\, and will get there soon for a fix  of gypsy. Nothing like it live. last show I had the privileged to was hot club of SF at riverside college...amazing. I'm doing much of the same here and some jam band stuff ...\"Gypsy Urbano\"\, but just doing the soloing and trying to nail a couple of waltz also but its gonna be some time...never thought it would be this tough\, but love the process so far. Ive got a ridiculous Dvd collection..so maybe there some things you might like?...Let me know..I'm sure your audio collection is awesome in comparison but I do have some things... later..Dave.",18216,"BBCode","2010-08-11 15:47:09"
18230,2790,"hey there\,\
\
I noticed you're located in ohio.  I'm going to college at osu next year in columbus and if its not too much trouble I was wondering if you knew anything about the gypsy jazz scene out there.\
\
Sam",18230,"BBCode","2010-08-12 08:23:40"
18231,2790,"hey there\,\
\
I noticed you're located in ohio.  I'm going to college at osu next year in columbus and if its not too much trouble I was wondering if you knew anything about the gypsy jazz scene out there.\
\
Sam",18231,"BBCode","2010-08-12 08:38:43"
18233,2790,"Hey there\,\
\
I see that you live in ohio.  I'm going to osu in columbus in the fall and I was wondering if you knew anything about the gypsy jazz scene in ohio.\
\
Sam",18233,"BBCode","2010-08-12 08:48:52"
18236,2127,"Hi there\
 I will have a single coil w volume knob ready in a week or less\
  paypal 149$ to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
     Jason",18134,"BBCode","2010-08-13 18:49:07"
18237,1713,"Hi\,\
Are you working with Brad Nickerson?  He is a fantastic luthier\, one of the very best.  If that's who you are working with\, give him my regards.\
best wishes\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",18237,"BBCode","2010-08-15 17:19:15"
18238,1140,"YES!  I am working with Brad\, who makes some really damn fine instruments.  I'll send your regards along.",18237,"BBCode","2010-08-15 20:52:13"
18240,2173,"Josh-\
\
I need a little bridge help.\
\
I recently bought a GJ-15 from Michael\, and really enjoy it. However\, the action is higher than I would like. It doesn't chord as smoothly as I would like. I read your bridge fitting article\, and started working on my bridge\, I filed a little at a time\, then put the bridge back on and tested it. However\, I believe I am now down to the \"undercut\" in the bottom of the bridge (a small \"line\" has appeared). I stopped immediately. Unfortunately\, I would still like the action a little lower.\
\
You article said to take material only from the top\, which is what I did. Can I take some from the bottom\, radiusing it to fit the top? Obvious\, at some point (maybe now) I will need a new bridge. Do you make a bridge that I could buy - if I sent you the approximate height I wanted? If I were to make my own\, what wood would you suggest?\
\
I appreciate you help.\
\
Greg Lewis\
Oak Park\, IL",18240,"BBCode","2010-08-16 08:31:19"
18241,248,"Sam\,\
no- the first one is much\, much better- This is not really an exercise at that point (on the first string after the fourth of fifth fret) it becomes a lick\, or an effect. Try going up chromatically as well (ie 4 frets on each string except the b string which has three) and don't forget about backwards!\
Cheers\,\
b.",18241,"BBCode","2010-08-16 20:51:27"
18243,1960,"Hey thickpick\,\
\
Any progress with Star Eyes from Elliot?\
\
Thanks\,\
KJ",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-17 15:16:26"
18244,2584,"Yes!  I got it.  I'm out of town through Sunday\, so when I get back I can either burn you a disc and send it\, or if you have some kind of drop box I can upload the mp3s for you.\
\
Jon",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-17 18:20:26"
18245,248,"by the way- this user is in OH: JD Griffith\, and theres Pete from Cleveland as well . . . get in touch\, who knows they may have a lead on a teacher . . .if not we'll just do lessons when you are home.",18241,"BBCode","2010-08-17 20:53:36"
18246,1960,"Many thanks Jon! A disc would be best if not too much trouble given that I'm old fashioned.  Snail mail is perfectly fine and I would be happy to reimburse you through Paypal if you have an account. Just let me know the cost. My address is: \
\
Attn: KJ\
Jumbo Music LLC\
2014 Hanover St.\
Silver Spring\, MD 20910\
\
Cannot thank you enough for this\, it's been difficult to locate and I have wanted to hear it for several years now. \
\
All the best\,\
KJ",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-18 06:26:08"
18249,2173,"Apparently\, many of the people playing tomorrow will be playing tonight at the Green Mill. I'm going to try to go.\
\
Greg",18249,"BBCode","2010-08-18 08:55:00"
18250,563,"I'll be there as well. See you then!",18250,"BBCode","2010-08-18 09:02:29"
18251,2127,"Hi rich I have a great one available\
 jason",18084,"BBCode","2010-08-19 00:05:19"
18252,248,"No\, I don't think so . . . search under members\, location- in the section for C- columbus ohio . . . Don't know how active he is . . some solid leads in the thread now; not for technique\, but for music in general could be very good teachers there.\
B.",18241,"BBCode","2010-08-19 08:00:21"
18253,934,"Cool\, did you get my note that I have a buddy that wants one without the volume pot??\
\
Let me know how to send you $$...paypal??\
RD\
\
BTW can you  send me a photo??\
please use <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:richdaigle@gmail.com\">richdaigle@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18079,"BBCode","2010-08-19 11:16:09"
18254,2127,"ok response and photos sent to your other email",18084,"BBCode","2010-08-19 11:43:45"
18255,2790,"Hey Pete\,\
\
I noticed from your username that you're from ohio\, I was wondering if you knew anything about the gypsy jazz scene out there--I'm going to OSU in columbus this fall and haven't heard much in the way of gypsy jazz in ohio.\
\
Sam",18255,"BBCode","2010-08-19 13:47:01"
18256,2401,"HI there\
\
Is the pickup ready?\
\
thanks\
\
Ethan",18028,"BBCode","2010-08-19 16:38:39"
18257,2127,"Hi there yes it is ready\, paypal <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
    adjustable poles with no volume control",18028,"BBCode","2010-08-19 17:45:33"
18258,2805,"Hi. Is the Chang DVD you have called JAZZ MANOUCHE: THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT?  Is it still available?\
\
Also\, is the other DVD you have titled\, Jazz Manouche: Technique & Improvisation Volume 1?\
\
I am primarily interested in the first one (the rhythm DVD) but might consider both.  I live in LI\, NY\, zip 11710.  What are you looking to get for the ACCOMPANIMENT one alone?  For both together?\
\
You may email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e --> for easier communication.  Thanks.  Carl",18258,"BBCode","2010-08-19 21:27:30"
18259,1364,"Bob\,\
\
Can you please tell me what the thickness of the soundboard on Selmer #863 was as well as the bridge height? I own #866 and am wondering how consistent they were.\
\
I will gladly share any details of #866 with you I also have (some) measurements I took off of #103 which I will gladly share.\
\
I appreciate any help I can get.\
\
Thanks\, Peter Z",18259,"BBCode","2010-08-21 20:12:03"
18260,766,"Hello Bob\,\
\
We hope you're doing well. Touching base; we just want to check in and see if we're still on for the guitars. If so\, how are things progressing? If something has changed\, it's cool\, we'd just like to know the scoop. Again\, we hope you're well and we look forward to hearing from you.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Jason\
\
321-591-8251\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:emailjasoncook@gmail.com\">emailjasoncook@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
thecooktrio.com",18260,"BBCode","2010-08-22 17:14:46"
18261,953,"you posted a stimer for sale a long while back.. any chance you still got it?  thanks",18261,"BBCode","2010-08-22 18:54:32"
18263,934,"J\
I got the pickup today and may even try it out tonight on my gig...I'll let you know how it goes!\
\
Somehow in my mind I thought I had asked for the version w/ adjustable poles ...whoops?? \
\
Looks great...nice and \"Home spun\"!\
Rich",18084,"BBCode","2010-08-23 14:06:37"
18264,2127,"Hi Rich\
\,  I dont have any adjustable  single coils right now ( have not had any for a while they are thicker than the flat top and most people like LOW action).   the flat top model is the most stimer sounding one though.\
    love photos or video of my pickups on a gig\
  enjoy\
    Jason",18084,"BBCode","2010-08-23 18:09:12"
18265,2768,"Hi there! just noticed\, thanks to your generous Fapy Lafertin videos\, that we share two common passions: Django´s music and wine.\
\
Actually\, i live in Oporto (where they make Port wine) and travel frequently to Douro\, where some of my favourite wines are made. Just sent you this PM to let you know if you ever come to north Portugal\, drop me a line and i´ll see what i can do for your visit. I could also introduce you to some less well known (internationally that is - that´s the reason why i´m assuming you might not know them) portuguese wines that are worth the effort of finding\, including some pretty strange grape varieties (we have more than 400 here in Portugal).\
\
Well\, that´s all. Thanks for your time and enjoy!\
\
Cheers\,\
Miguel.",18265,"BBCode","2010-08-24 06:58:49"
18266,635,"Glad you like my video Miguel\, I like the word Douro & Django in the same sentence.\
I visit Port 2 years ago in October and for sure what to go back\, maybe in November this year! Thanks for offering your help and advice. I will like to visit vinery and do video interview\, you can see a couple video I did already about Douro wine here:\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2010/05/31/quinta-crasto/]http://www.patrus53.com/2010/05/31/quinta-crasto/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2010/05/04/quinta-portal/]http://www.patrus53.com/2010/05/04/quinta-portal/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2010/05/04/vale-meao/]http://www.patrus53.com/2010/05/04/vale-meao/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2010/03/22/quinta-vale-d-maria-2003/]http://www.patrus53.com/2010/03/22/quin ... aria-2003/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2010/01/21/quinta-do-portal/]http://www.patrus53.com/2010/01/21/quinta-do-portal/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2009/09/24/quinta-vale-d-maria-2006-douro-portugal/]http://www.patrus53.com/2009/09/24/quin ... -portugal/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2009/09/23/quinta-do-crasto-xisto-2003-douro-portugal/]http://www.patrus53.com/2009/09/23/quin ... -portugal/[/url]\
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[url=http://www.patrus53.com/2009/05/04/24/]http://www.patrus53.com/2009/05/04/24/[/url]\
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Hope to visit you soon\
You can contact me directly here: \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:patrus53@gmail.com\">patrus53@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Patrick",18265,"BBCode","2010-08-24 09:36:27"
18267,2584,"KJ\, I'm back at home.  And I came up with a simple (and green) solution.  I'll just send you the CD that Elliot sent me\, since I've already transferred it to my computer.  So I should be able to get it to the post office either today or tomorrow.  Don't worry about the cost -- shipping is less than two bucks\, not a big deal.\
\
Jon",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-24 12:16:07"
18268,954,"Mr. Arp:\
\
I want to thank you for your well constructed\, literate and interesting postings that you've contributed recently. Your writing  and composition styles remind me of an Englishman who was known to produce an instructional video\, and published several small books on the subject of gypsies.\
\
Thanks for taking the high road in this discussion.\
\
Heretic\
(Michael Hayes)",18268,"BBCode","2010-08-24 12:36:51"
18269,687,"Thank you Michael\, I appreciate your sentiments\, very kind of you.  Now if only Elliot could show a bit more civility ... he' s just given me quite a lashing in this thread :D\
\
All the best to you~",18268,"BBCode","2010-08-24 15:47:50"
18270,954,"Cheers Mr. Arp:\
\
I'm glad that you've been participating in the \"discussion\". I just read Elliot's latest tirade. Ilegitimi non carborundum\, me old mate. Crickey!\
\
Take the tirade from where it comes. There are times that he gets a little off his trolly. Basically he's a very perceptive guy\, but every now and then he winds himself into a right state.\"Wind him up\, and watch him go\".\
\
Don't take the bait\, stay with reason\, and your very sound knowledge.\
It's not worth it. I doubt if he can play anything as well as you do. Let him make a fool of himself. For goodness sake\, don't take it personally.\
\
Best Regards\,\
Heretic\
Michael Hayes",18270,"BBCode","2010-08-24 16:28:32"
18271,687,"Thanks again Michael\, I usually just read the forum and rarely post. Really didn't mean to upset him so. He's an eccentric character isn't he?  And a bit of a bully at times judging from other threads he has participated in. I'll take a back seat for awhile with the hope that he'll make the switch to decaf.  Hopefully it didn't end the thread or impair any fellowship on this board in any way. Who knows\, perhaps I will be asked to leave given my short tenure.  If so\, I promise to re-emerge in a new avatar form  :D .  Cheers!",18270,"BBCode","2010-08-24 20:40:37"
18272,2401,"Jason\
\
I received the pickup a few days ago and have been playing with it.  I really like the sound of it.  However my action is really low and the bridge on my guitar is also much shorter than most other guitars (does that have to do with the neck angle?). Anyway\, the problem is that if I place the pickup in the center of the soundhole\, I cannot fret notes up high on the fretboard because the string hits the pickup.  In order to fret the high notes\, I have to move the pickup toward the bridge and use very little putty\, but this does not leave me enough room between the pickup and the bridge to play comfortably and my pick hits the pickup and makes a \"clack\" sound.  So\, is it possible to get a thinner pickup? \
\
Thank you very much!\
\
Ethan",18028,"BBCode","2010-08-26 22:54:27"
18273,2127,"Hi \
  yes  tell me what model you have again.  I am making more and should have more in a week.   they vary slightly and I will pick out an extra thin one for you.\
   I will let you know when it is on the way and you can ship that one back to me\
   you have a humbucker right?\
  Jason",18028,"BBCode","2010-08-27 02:14:20"
18274,2401,"Jason\
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Yes I have a humbucker with adjustable poles and no volume control.  Thank you so much!  \
\
Ethan",18028,"BBCode","2010-08-27 11:06:03"
18275,1960,"Thanks so much Jon! Love any green solution as well.  Hope to meet you someday at a Djangofest (only been to one\, 5 years ago in Laguna Beach).  Samois would be my first choice though and next year is a real possibility.  If you end up going let me know ahead of time and I'll buy you a round or two! Take care and thanks again Jon for your time and trouble.  Best\, KJ",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-27 20:12:29"
18276,1650,"Hi\,\
\
If you'd like to get together to jam my name is Steve-323-839-1716.\
\
I'm an intermediate Gypsy Jazz player and live in Sherman Oaks.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",18276,"BBCode","2010-08-28 02:04:21"
18278,2100,"Greg\,\
\
Sounds interesting.  What do you charge for one of these picks.  I live in Mission\, KS 66202?  Let me know\, If the price is right\, I'm interested.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",18278,"BBCode","2010-08-28 19:17:05"
18279,3,"hi jkaz\
\
if you really want the DVDs\, try emailing wayne at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e --> ask him if you can give him a discount\, tell him that Dennis himself told you to email him and it's ok with me...\
\
i hope he'll cut you a nice deal!\
\
thanks for the support\
D",18279,"BBCode","2010-08-29 07:46:18"
18280,2895,"Phil right now they're going for $30 plus shipping\,shipping is very minor its just \
a padded envelope. The Gypsypik is pretty much made by hand from a material thats not easy to come by and the material is pretty darn expensive.\
Crafting the Gypsypik is a fairly new thing I'm exploring....I started out of course fashioning a pick for myself and then really liked it and also intend to use Muskox horn as inlay materials for my guitar building thing...\
  So try one and let me know what you think. I make them 2.25mm-3mm thick.\
The size is kind of a medium\, the edge is rounded and somewhat blunt or upon request the picking-edge can have a finer-sharper taper but not too sharp. \
 Tough organic material and beautiful...\
[url=http://www.pacettiinstruments.com]www.pacettiinstruments.com[/url]\
\
\
\
In it for the Love of the game.......greg",18280,"BBCode","2010-08-29 10:24:43"
18286,2100,"Greg\,\
\
Sounds good to me.  I'll order one in shape pictured.  Do you have paypal?  Does it have ridges or holes in it.  I find even the Wegens slip.  I'm using a 2.5mm Big City one now\, but would give yours a try.\
\
Let me know.\
\
Thanks\
\
Phil",18278,"BBCode","2010-08-29 13:26:03"
18287,2895,"Phil so lets be specific \,\,I can put a couple holes or countersinks in it no ridges \, it might help but can't guarantee it would stay put.  In stock which is only a few I have a medium pick size\,  sized 2.5mm\, 2.25mm\, a shy 2.25mm\, and a large size thats 2.5mm. Also I can make it the thickness you'd like just tell me.\
I just sent a Pick(3mm) to Glascow\, Scotland. We did the deal with PayPal I just went to PayPal  and had them send a request for the $ to my clients E-ml address. Then they give me the go-ahead and then I ship.......\
So get me your E-ml address and any more specifics and we'll get you a beautiful\
Muskox Horn [u]Gypsypik[/u] .\
My medium pick is bigger than the Big City pick\,more symetrical in shape\, I also have a size that I call a large thats a littlle bigger than my medium. \
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greg",18280,"BBCode","2010-08-29 15:56:43"
18288,2895,"my eml-\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gpacetti@mosquitonet.com\">gpacetti@mosquitonet.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Web      [url=http://www.pacettiinstruments.com]www.pacettiinstruments.com[/url]",18280,"BBCode","2010-08-29 16:30:27"
18296,1960,"Hey Jon\,\
Received your care package today\, muchas gracias!  It's now on it's second full spin. It's fabulous and already my favorite Fapy recording.  A great treat\, thanks again for your kind generosity.  All the best\, KJ",18113,"BBCode","2010-08-30 13:22:36"
18298,248,"Hi Michael\,\
How is the summer treating you? I wanted to make sure that you would be able to come in to town on the 15h\,16th and perhaps 17th (which will be in beantown) for the brooklyn/boston Djangology festival. Please let me know what you think . . .\
Thanks\,\
Ben",18298,"BBCode","2010-08-31 08:35:11"
18301,343,"Hi\
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner.  The Stimer is still available!  You can reach me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kidtulsa@gmail.com\">kidtulsa@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  Thanks\,\
Pete",18261,"BBCode","2010-08-31 13:36:45"
18303,1960,"Hi Myles\,\
\
Yes\, it's still up for grabs--it's a great mic.  Let me know if you're interested or have any questions. A cashier's check \, MO\, or Paypal is fine by me (if you want to use a credit card). If you prefer Paypal and send me your email address\,  I can email you a Paypal invoice with all of the details.  I ship via FedEx with a tracking number and full insurance (shipping cost will not have a mark up\, actual cost only).  Look forward to your reply.\
\
Best\,\
KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-08-31 18:36:33"
18304,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
I'm also a beginner but I'm located in Central Jersey and I'm able to take lessons with Stephane W. although I'll be the first to admit that it's not always easy arranging times because I work as well.  Are you in NYC or Jersey?\
\
Alex",18304,"BBCode","2010-08-31 22:26:39"
18305,2903,"Hi and thanks for the reply\,\
\
I live in Europe. What would the shipping costs be?\
\
Best\,\
\
Myles",18303,"BBCode","2010-08-31 23:14:27"
18306,1960,"Hi Myles\,\
\
Thanks for your reply. Can you please send me your exact city and postal code so that I can calculate the shipping costs?  Happy to do so.\
\
All the best\,\
KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 07:20:14"
18307,2138,"Alex\,\
\
I grew up in Central NJ...South River...and now live in Jersey City.  I play rhythm weekly in a French restaurant in town in a gypsy quartet.  Pretty fun stuff\, although I'd like to blow a bit more.\
\
Regarding Stephane\,  I inquired about lessons a while ago and it didn't work out.  He has not responded to any recent inquiries I've made.  He's a busy guy and in demand.  Just curious...are his lessons structured like his book?  \
\
I went to one of the other guys suggested in my post and he seems to take a bit from Stephane's book.  not sure at this point if I want to continue with him as it doesn't feel right.\
\
Anyway\, I hope it is going well for you with the learning.  Where are you at in learning?\
\
Thanks\
\
jim",18307,"BBCode","2010-09-01 07:56:48"
18309,248,"Michael\,\
October . . .",18298,"BBCode","2010-09-01 08:16:34"
18310,2903,"Hi there\,\
\
I'm in Denmark. The post code is 8260.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Myles",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 08:28:14"
18311,2138,"Tom\,\
\
I'm sort of a local guy (Jersey City) looking to sort my way through all of the learning material that is out there for this music.  I've taken a few lessons from Alex Simon and am curious as to who else might be teaching (besides Stephane\, who seems to have a very busy schedule).\
\
Your name came up as a source of someone who might know who else is in the scene and can teach.  \
\
I'm currently playing rhythm in a weekly sit in a Jersey City restaurant with some pretty good musicians and am looking to playing a bit more lead.  I've started dedicating myself to the rest stroke picking about a month ago using Michael's and Stephane's book with suggestions I received from Alex.\
\
Any leads you can point me to would be much appreciated.\
\
Thanks\
\
Jim",18311,"BBCode","2010-09-01 08:32:13"
18313,563,"Don't have the intro\, but here are some transcriptions of the solo. Enjoy!",18313,"BBCode","2010-09-01 09:01:53"
18314,278,"Hello Jim\,\
\
Well\, the best advice I can give is to transcribe some Django solos and learn to play them in-tempo with the proper picking technique. Be patient. Switching over to downstroke picking took me about 6 months before I started to feel comfortable with the technique. \
\
Let me know if you want to take some lessons. I live in Park Slope\, Brooklyn which is probably a significant commute from Jersey City. \
Here's links to a few videos of my band. (We're on a bit of a hiatus until the Fall until our rhythm guitarist returns from France.)\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTQfRrKYGYk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTQfRrKYGYk[/url]\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmaa-TSkfKE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmaa-TSkfKE[/url]\
\
Good luck\,\
\
Tom\
\
\
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]Tom\,\
\
I'm sort of a local guy (Jersey City) looking to sort my way through all of the learning material that is out there for this music.  I've taken a few lessons from Alex Simon and am curious as to who else might be teaching (besides Stephane\, who seems to have a very busy schedule).\
\
Your name came up as a source of someone who might know who else is in the scene and can teach.  \
\
I'm currently playing rhythm in a weekly sit in a Jersey City restaurant with some pretty good musicians and am looking to playing a bit more lead.  I've started dedicating myself to the rest stroke picking about a month ago using Michael's and Stephane's book with suggestions I received from Alex.\
\
Any leads you can point me to would be much appreciated.\
\
Thanks\
\
Jim[/quote]",18314,"BBCode","2010-09-01 09:22:52"
18316,1960,"Hi Myles\,\
\
My wife and I plan to visit Denmark for the Jazz Fest in 2011\, she used to live in Arhus and Ealle when she was much younger.  The FedEx shipping rate is $89.33 US with full insurance included.  Duties and taxes are not included and I honestly have no idea what they would be\, probably not much.  I hope this will still work for you.  Look forward to your reply. \
\
 Best\, KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 10:53:35"
18317,2903,"So the grand total would be 725 + 89 = 814 ? \
\
Amazing coincidence about your Aarhus connection. We just moved here and seem to like it so far. Also quite impressed by the music scene and I've heard the jazz festival is excellent. \
\
Myles",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 11:12:57"
18318,1960,"Myles\,\
\
Yes\, quite a coincidence\, it's a small world.  I think the correct spelling on the other city is Alle (a small rural town).  Anyway\, she was only a teenager back then but enjoyed it immensely. Glad to hear the music scene is strong!\
\
Yes\, the total in our transaction would be $814 but that doesn't include customs duties or any taxes  which you would be responsible for upon delivery.  I wish there was another way payment option besides Paypal because they charge 2.5% fee to me\, but I'm not familiar with other online payment systems except Epassporte (which might work better\, I'll check).  If you have a better idea or use other methods\, let me know.   Paypal is still fine\, just trying to think of some other online options.  \
\
Best\, KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 11:46:35"
18319,248,"Jkaz\,\
Hi\,\
I am a teacher in NY. My name is Ben Wood. I play mostly rhythm guitar\, but teach gypsy jazz. I live in park slope and would be happy to talk more about teaching you. I currently teach two days a week (tuesday and sunday) with a pretty flexible schedule out of my apartment.\
Thanks\,\
\
Ben",18319,"BBCode","2010-09-01 11:59:34"
18320,2903,"I'll ask the customs authorities if they can estimate the costs. Trouble is - taxes tend to be very high in Denmark.\
\
The dent does concern me a little - do you have some pics? How did it get dented?\
\
Best regards\,\
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Myles",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 12:04:20"
18321,1960,"I have a photo but the indentition on the mesh is so small that it doesn't show and it certainly does not affect performance. Not sure how it happened but it's actually quite difficult to see. I'm honest and want to describe it as clearly as possible. Other than that it's in fantastic condition with no scratches\, dings\, etc.  My apologies for my poor photography skills.\
\
Best\, KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 12:31:00"
18322,2138,"Sound advice. I'm working with some arpeggio studies\, technical excercises in addition to committing my bands repertoire to memory.  Adding some transcriptions would not be that overwhelming.\
\
Not sure what your weekend schedule is like\, but that would seem to make sense to me (coming from Jersey City on a weekend).  If you interested in giving me a few lessons and seeing where it goes from there\, let me know what your rate is and what your availability is.  I'm away for the weekend\, but would likely be interested in the following weekend.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Jim",18311,"BBCode","2010-09-01 12:57:22"
18324,1509,"Hi Jim\, \
\
Cool.  What's the name of the quartet?  Right now I have a trio\, we are all beginners but we seem to be getting some gigs here and there.  We practice in Somerset.  Stephane is a busy guy but he's a great teacher.  I think that most accomplished players in the area used to take lessons from Stephane and so by taking lessons from them you are basically getting second hand information\, at least that's what I think.  I'd rather go straight to the source.\
\
His book has a lot of important info\, when I'm unable to take lessons with him I just go through the book\, his lessons sometimes touch upon what may already be in there but not always\, as you know a book is often not enough\, you need to play with someone and see the neck and hear the music.\
\
I'm sure he'll get back to you if you contact him again\, and if not I can get in touch with him for you.\
\
Alex\
609-240-1523\
\
\
\
\
\
Alex\,\
\
I grew up in Central NJ...South River...and now live in Jersey City. I play rhythm weekly in a French restaurant in town in a gypsy quartet. Pretty fun stuff\, although I'd like to blow a bit more.\
\
Regarding Stephane\, I inquired about lessons a while ago and it didn't work out. He has not responded to any recent inquiries I've made. He's a busy guy and in demand. Just curious...are his lessons structured like his book?\
\
I went to one of the other guys suggested in my post and he seems to take a bit from Stephane's book. not sure at this point if I want to continue with him as it doesn't feel right.\
\
Anyway\, I hope it is going well for you with the learning. Where are you at in learning?\
\
Thanks\
\
jim",18304,"BBCode","2010-09-01 13:59:03"
18325,2903,"I appreciate the honesty. I have bought items on ebay that have been photographed in flattering light\, which have turned out to be in a far worse condition than they ought to be for the price.\
\
Seems I can't download the photo - the image on this site looks tiny. You could send it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:myles.thompson@yahoo.com\">myles.thompson@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->?\
\
I'll contact the Danish customs authorities tomorrow and figure out how much it would cost to receive the mic.\
\
I'm fine with paypal - have used it quite often on eBay purchases.\
\
Myles",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 14:46:30"
18326,1960,"Myles\,\
\
OK\, I'll try emailing it to you now.  Be on the lookout for an email from <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nasa@rcn.com\">nasa@rcn.com</a><!-- e -->.  I forgot to mention that the mic works and sounds great. It has a warm \"roundness\" or fullness to it.  Hard to describe actually but it just sounds way better than anything I've played through\, especially gypsy style guitars.  Selling it for a close friend of mine.  He bought it new and it has only been used in his home\, never outside (he doesn't gig).  He must have lightly bumped it with his guitar at some point..  My best guess is that it's been used less than 10 times.  I'm certain you'd be delighted with it's performance.\
\
Best\,\
KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-01 15:50:17"
18327,248,"Jim\,\
sounds good. I can certainly help you with technique for the right hand\, and with learning the manouche chords (though I don't always use them either). I can teach you soloing too- I just don't do it that much. My rates are a 50 an hour.\
Thanks\,\
Ben",18319,"BBCode","2010-09-02 05:13:33"
18328,781,"Hi Caleb! I saw you have a radio show from a post you made.  Is your station online?  Thanks\
Bob Failla",18328,"BBCode","2010-09-02 05:56:11"
18329,2903,"Hi there\,\
\
Turned out the taxes are pretty hefty\, and then the local store offered to trade in the figure-of-8 mic I bought with M/S plans in mind\, with an additional EUR 600 for a brand new MKH 40 - so I'm no longer in the market to get another one.\
\
Drop me a line when you're in Denmark for the jazz festival... \
\
Myles",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-02 09:07:06"
18330,1960,"Fair enough Myles\, all the best to you in your music! KJ",18303,"BBCode","2010-09-02 09:14:03"
18331,2100,"I've got it. Let me see if I can email it to you.",18331,"BBCode","2010-09-02 10:45:25"
18332,2100,"Here's that zip.  Have fun.",18332,"BBCode","2010-09-02 10:47:41"
18333,1960,"Amazing....can't thank you enough!  Honestly\, this forum and it's members are supportive beyond description. Thanks again JazzDawg for your lightening fast reply and help with this!\
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Keep Swingin'...",18333,"BBCode","2010-09-02 11:10:38"
18334,278,"Hi Jim\,\
\
Yeah\, weekends should be OK. My rate is $60/hour. Call if you want to discuss this further: 718-832-4610.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Tom\
\
\
[quote=\"jkaz\"]Sound advice. I'm working with some arpeggio studies\, technical excercises in addition to committing my bands repertoire to memory.  Adding some transcriptions would not be that overwhelming.\
\
Not sure what your weekend schedule is like\, but that would seem to make sense to me (coming from Jersey City on a weekend).  If you interested in giving me a few lessons and seeing where it goes from there\, let me know what your rate is and what your availability is.  I'm away for the weekend\, but would likely be interested in the following weekend.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Jim[/quote]",18314,"BBCode","2010-09-02 12:52:17"
18335,40,"Bob- yeah man you can hear it on-line at [url=http://wvfs.fsu.edu/]http://wvfs.fsu.edu/[/url] There is a link on the front page that says listen just click that link and you should be good to go. The Show is Sundays 6-8pm I am on every other Sunday so I won't be on this Sunday but will be next Sunday. The show isn't gypsy jazz heavy I can usually slip in a cut or two between the straight ahead stuff and the more avant-garde free stuff (its college radio after all). Feel free to comment or request.",18328,"BBCode","2010-09-02 13:18:38"
18336,781,"Thanks man! Will be listening!\
Bob",18336,"BBCode","2010-09-03 06:20:38"
18337,2913,"Marco\,\
I read your post on DjangoBooks.com.\
You don't know me.\
I have several programms on the radio station Radio Rijnmond in Rotterdam and every now and then I play a tune by the Quarteto Enzo Gallo. I like this music a lot and I have quite a lot of records by the quartet. A lot of people in Rotterdam have good memories of Enzo Gallo and his men. They performed a lot in Rotterdam at the end of the fifties\, beginning of the sixties. \
I would really like to know more about the men of the quartet. To tell to the listeners of the radio station\, and to write about in a newspaper here in Rotterdam. Could you mail me? My address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rolandvonk@telfort.nl\">rolandvonk@telfort.nl</a><!-- e --> \
If you want I can also mail you pictures taken of the quartet during a performance here in Rotterdam. \
Hope to hear from you soon.\
Greetings!\
Roland Vonk\, Rotterdam\
PS In two weeks I will be in the north of Italy on holiday. Maybe it's an idea to drop by.",18337,"BBCode","2010-09-03 07:15:43"
18338,2127,"Hi there\
  I have not been able to get one much thinner but I ordered some thinner magnets which should enable me to do an ultra low profile pickup for you.\
   I should get the magnets early next week\
    thank you\
    Jason",18028,"BBCode","2010-09-03 12:44:39"
18340,2401,"Cool. Thanks so much!",18340,"BBCode","2010-09-03 14:25:02"
18341,2100,"Well\, I would\, but don't have it on my laptop.  I'm sorry\, I thought I made a backup of it\, but I didn't.  So\, the only place I've got it is at work.  I'm on holiday\, so won't be back in the office until Weds next week. \
\
Try PM to Heavy Django he might be willing to get it to you.",18341,"BBCode","2010-09-03 20:23:14"
18343,2100,"Oh\, you meant the tunes.  I'm sorry the zip I sent was one that contained some of Denis Chang's transcriptions.  \
\
I'm attaching 1 that I did find on my laptop.  \
\
Cheers\,",18341,"BBCode","2010-09-04 06:56:27"
18344,2100,"Oh\, you meant the tunes.  I'm sorry the zip I sent was one that contained some of Denis Chang's transcriptions.  \
\
I'm attaching 1 that I did find on my laptop.  \
\
Cheers\,",18341,"BBCode","2010-09-04 06:57:02"
18346,2790,"hey there\,\
\
I thought i'd send you a pm to comment on the accuracy of your seul ce soir tab\, it's been very useful to me.  I was wondering if you had any plans to also tab the solo section out from Tchavolo's \"Miri Familia\"?\
\
Sam",18346,"BBCode","2010-09-04 11:32:53"
18347,2917,"Hi\, \
I am interested in buying your Denis Chang DVD JAZZ MANOUCHE: THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT you posted for sale. Still available?\
Regards\,\
 Eddie",18347,"BBCode","2010-09-05 13:50:36"
18348,796,"Yes it is!\
-Ryan",18347,"BBCode","2010-09-05 14:02:02"
18349,2661,"Could you check the gauge? I'd love to buy it from you. Loop end\, right?\
\
Peace\,\
Steam",18349,"BBCode","2010-09-05 18:19:20"
18350,2890,"Hey\,\
\
I checked\, and it turns out I don't actually have one. \
\
Sorry for the mixup.\
\
Good luck finding one!",18350,"BBCode","2010-09-06 00:00:07"
18351,2127,"Hi Michael I am sending you some pickup samples today\
   2 humbuckers and a single coil\
         Love to hear all your input.\
    They can all be wound brighter or darker too. and  I can Add a volume control as well.\
   ciao\
  Jason Krivo Flores",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-06 11:24:59"
18353,2918,"Hello Mr. Holo  \
\
My Name is Matthew Eismann and I am extremely motivated to become a luthier\, specifically learning but not limited to building Gypsy Jazz style guitars. I am looking for a job but would gladly take even a non paying apprenticeship to learn the craft from a skilled and experienced luthier like yourself. I am very interested in studying under you. While I do not have any experience in guitar making specifically yet I do posses good skills in woodworking specifically in the area of furniture making. In addition I am bright\, easy to teach\, I learn fast and can repeat what I learn very well. \
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Maybe even more importantly is my desire to learn the craft. My personal draw to woodworking itself has been the passion to make finely crafted items that are used and passed on by generations. Growing up in a house with chairs desks and lamps made by my grandfather sparked this in me at a young age. Along with my love for swing and big band music I have set my sights on Guitar making. As well I feel my personal style of work will lend itself well to guitar making. An intentional and methodical approach all wrapped up in a expressive detailed artistic coating. The idea of making a musical instrument where every part of the piece contributes to the overall purpose\, the music it will produce. I am eager to begin learning. \
\
My professional background includes working as an interior exterior house painter for 3 years with minor carpentry jobs. I worked For two winters as a Dogsled guide for an outfit in northern Minnesota running camping and lodge trips for groups of guests.\
\
My woodworking experience has come from years of personal projects along with a semester class in college and my current job. For the last three and a half years I have been working for Jeffrey Greene. I handle a large portion of his custom cabinetry projects along with a lot of the more detailed custom pieces. Here is his website:\
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[url=http://jeffreygreene.com/]http://jeffreygreene.com/[/url]\
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And here are just a few of the pieces I have made while working for him that he has up on the site:\
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I thank you for your time and consideration. \
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:eisen_man@hotmail.com\">eisen_man@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> and my cell phone is 973-420-7771.\
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Again thank you\,\
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matthew",18353,"BBCode","2010-09-06 17:40:52"
18354,1581,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42274#p42274]Subject: Valse des Niglos[/url]\
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[quote=\"brandoneon\"]Every score I've seen is written out in E minor.  When I learned it on the piano accordion I had heard it so often that I picked it apart from memory ... but had 'accidentally' transposed it to G minor!  I still play it in this key as I find it easier on the keyboard.  Maybe playing it in E minor is easier on the guitar.\
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Hi\, Brandoneon\, \
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Still plugging away at the accordion in the Pacific NW\, getting excited about DFNW coming up in a couple of weeks. Anyway\, have you written out anything on Valse des Niglos that you'd be willing to share with me?  I've been looking for sheet music for months now and not had any luck (and transcribing is beyond my skills at this point) OR can you point me in the direction of sheet music I can buy. \
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Thanks!\
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-09-07 10:17:26"
18355,2173,"Michael-\
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Hope this finds you well and the railroad fund solvent!\
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Do you have the sheet music for Gagoug? If so\, could I get a copy?\
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Thanks\
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Greg",18355,"BBCode","2010-09-07 16:31:43"
18356,563,"Greg--\
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I have it! \
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I'll try to get a copy to you soon.\
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Michael",18356,"BBCode","2010-09-07 18:03:55"
18357,2522,"Stuart\
Nice playing on Valse des Niglos.  Do you happen to have transcription in Em?\
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cheers\,\
Steven",18357,"BBCode","2010-09-07 20:37:05"
18358,220,"Hi Steve\
Thanks for your comments--sorry i haven't written out the tune just do it by ear--its in the Romane waltz book called Impair Valse--which i dont have but someone on the forum maybe able to help\
Cheers\
Stu",18358,"BBCode","2010-09-08 04:28:14"
18359,2173,"Thanks! Maybe some lunch next week?\
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Greg",18355,"BBCode","2010-09-08 07:34:37"
18360,563,"Sure! let's do that. I don't have any travel next week.\
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I brought Gagaoug with me. I'll scan it and send it via PM as soon as I can.",18356,"BBCode","2010-09-08 07:40:27"
18361,2005,"",18361,"BBCode","2010-09-08 10:13:26"
18362,2005,"is your guitar still available?\
what's your bottom dollar price (including shipping)?\
i'm looking for a short scale d-hole as a third guitar.\
hope to hear from you",18362,"BBCode","2010-09-08 10:14:36"
18363,2005,"is your guitar still available?\
what's your bottom dollar price (including shipping)?\
i'm looking for a short scale d-hole as a third guitar.\
hope to hear from you",18363,"BBCode","2010-09-08 10:16:19"
18364,2458,"Thanks for your interest.  I really need to get what I'm asking for the guitar.\
I would be willing to include shipping for the $750.",18364,"BBCode","2010-09-08 10:49:05"
18365,2005,"how's the intonation problem you had with the b string?\
any chance you have clips of it up somewhere?\
thanks.\
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[quote=\"Cloverito\"]Thanks for your interest.  I really need to get what I'm asking for the guitar.\
I would be willing to include shipping for the $750.[/quote]",18362,"BBCode","2010-09-08 10:58:43"
18366,2458,"The intonation is great now.  No\, I'm sorry\, no clips.",18364,"BBCode","2010-09-08 18:55:29"
18367,2913,"Marco\,\
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Spero list per la persona giusta.\
Sei Marco Pastorini\, nipote di Lorenzo Rampazzo\, che ha usato per suonare la batteria in het Quarteto Enzo Gallo?\
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Tu non mi conosci.\
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Ho parecchi programms sulla stazione radio Radio Rijnmond a Rotterdam e ogni tanto mi gioco un pezzo dal Quarteto Enzo Gallo.\
Mi piace molto questa musica\, ho un sacco di dischi del quartetto\, e so che molte persone a Rotterdam hanno un buon ricordo di Enzo Gallo ei suoi uomini.\
Si esibirono molto a Rotterdam a fine degli anni Cinquanta\, inizio degli anni Sessanta.\
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Vorrei davvero sapere di più circa gli uomini del quartetto.\
Per dire su di loro per gli ascoltatori della stazione radio\, e di scrivere su un giornale qui a Rotterdam.\
Potresti rispondere a questa mail?\
Il mio indirizzo è: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rolandvonk@telfort.nl\">rolandvonk@telfort.nl</a><!-- e -->\
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Se volete posso anche posta le foto scattate del quartetto durante uno spettacolo qui a Rotterdam.\
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Spero di sentirti presto.\
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Saluti!\
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Roland Vonk\, Rotterdam\
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PS La prossima settimana sarò in nord Italia in vacanza. \
Forse è un idea di farvi visita?\
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Roland Vonk\
Rodenrijselaan 39\
3.037 Rotterdam XC\
HOLLAND\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rolandvonk@telfort.nl\">rolandvonk@telfort.nl</a><!-- e -->",18337,"BBCode","2010-09-09 04:07:19"
18368,1544,"Yes guitar is still available. I am in Italy and I will return to the US at the end of sept. My email is. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mgtraveler@yahoo.com\">mgtraveler@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->  I can send you pictures   Where do you want it shipped to?\
The guitar is as new\, it has only been played a few times in the last 2 years and kept in the hard case.  I live in Park City\, UT\
when I get back I will consult with my guitar friends and figure out a price.\
I paid something more than 2800$ and the guitar is in the same condition. \
Cheers\
Michael",18368,"BBCode","2010-09-09 08:23:28"
18369,2005,"looking for a new guitar.\
can you email me more pics to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gama@mutememories.com\">gama@mutememories.com</a><!-- e -->\
and if you have any links to some soundclips\, send them along as well.\
thanks\
gama\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42181#p42181]Subject: 2004 Dell Arte handmade Hommage for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"lmntry\"]Bought new from Alain Cola in Sept. 2004.\
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Great Favino sound with tons of bark....no issues or problems.\
Been played a lot but always well cared for and cased when not in use.\
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I went through quite a few guitars before I settled on this one..It really is one of the best they made !\
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More pictures and video clips upon request.\
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Price is $1750.00 \
Comes with OHSC and extra bridge [attachment=4]<!-- ia4 -->IMG_1843.JPG<!-- ia4 -->[/attachment][/quote]",18369,"BBCode","2010-09-09 11:29:58"
18370,2005,"hello. i realize you posted this forever ago\, but do you still have the latcho drom for sale? if so\, how much do you want for it. thanks.",18370,"BBCode","2010-09-09 12:39:12"
18371,2005,"",18371,"BBCode","2010-09-09 12:55:15"
18372,563,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42178#p42178]Subject: anyone have a used calton case fit for a mac?[/url]\
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[quote=\"melodymaker\"]I didn't catch any..  I'll PM michael and ask him if he's got any leads..[/quote]\
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I actually have one made for a Dupont MC-50. I have a Selmer that lives in the case\, and it's a perfect fit. I am not seeking to sell it\, but I will entertain offers. I may be selling the Selmer in the near future\, and if so\, the case would be expendable.\
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If you aren't in a huge hurry\, or if you make me an offer I can't refuse\, we may be able to do business. \
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Michael",18372,"BBCode","2010-09-09 14:20:50"
18373,2173,"Tomorrow night in Brookfield at the Salt Creek Wine Bar - Le Perculateur (sp?)\
8 pm. Don't know if I'll make it\, but I'm going to try.\
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About lunch - where is your office?\
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Greg",18355,"BBCode","2010-09-09 17:33:01"
18374,563,"Can't go tomorrow...sorry! My office is at 844 N. Rush\, close to the Water Tower.",18356,"BBCode","2010-09-09 18:10:57"
18375,98,"hello  ...\
   i saw your post ... about being in den haag.. i'll be motoring a canal boat around for 2 weeks in late sept and would love to jam with anyone ... i've been at it for several years can usually hold my own in an open jam  ...\
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I'll post this on the page i found your post ...\
cheers\
tot ziens\,\
miller",18375,"BBCode","2010-09-09 19:32:08"
18376,2200,"Sold it immediately to a gentleman in Toronto.\
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Take care\,\
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Tq",18376,"BBCode","2010-09-09 21:51:20"
18378,131,"",18378,"BBCode","2010-09-10 12:38:56"
18379,953,"thanks for the heads up.  I'm going to be touring a bunch this winter\, and have a few cases that might hold up\, but I'd love to know my guitar is going to survive the planes.  I don't have the money to make you a great offer; IM looking for the broke musician deal.  thanks\, and enjoy!",18379,"BBCode","2010-09-10 13:04:15"
18382,2127,"Cool Michael I am Glad you like them\
   Lets talk about the best way to get them on your site.\
  I could make batches of 10 or so of each model\, or maybe we could have a model exclusively for djangobooks?\
    what kind of markup do you require? it would be fun to sell on your site.\
 I do like to sell some direct too.\
     thank you for the feedback as well. my favorites are the adjustable pole and single coil as well\, though I have sold more of the flat top humbuckers and people are liking them.\
   talk soon\
  Jason 503 757 8054",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-10 19:18:21"
18384,2127,"Sounds Great Michael.\
  I can send you some photos.  If you could send me back the single coil as its finish is a little rough and its connector is a cheapo.\
       I think consignment for now is good .  I would love some advice on pricing?\
     for now on consignment I am considering 169$ for adjustable pole model and 149$ for the flat top and single coil.  I might be underselling though.  \
 maybe 169 for all and extra ( 199)for the volume control addition.\
    I will be making a bunch this month.\
  thanks Michael and I look forward to having them in your fantastic store.\
    ( Your gypsy picking and rhythm books are great by the way)\
    Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-11 08:50:40"
18386,2127,"Yes I agree\, \
  Part of what started me doing this was the high cost of the stimer.\
  I definitely want to stay under 200$ they are a Lot of work though ( :\
        will be in touch\
  thank you",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-11 09:04:09"
18387,2385,"'geia Sou\, Panos!\
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Hope you had a good summer. My work life is sort of returning to normal now (meaning\, I actually get to spend some time in PZ for a change).\
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When are you back in PZ? - would be good to blow the froth off a couple and work up some tunes.\
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Take care\, Alex",18074,"BBCode","2010-09-12 00:36:01"
18388,1631,"Hi Alex\, i've been some days in poznan now\, so now that you are back we can meet ASAP!!\
there is a chance i will leave the country for a couple of weeks for work but generally i am here\,so lets do it!\
my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:peperom1212@yahoo.com\">peperom1212@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
i will give you also my phonenumber as soon as i know it:)",18074,"BBCode","2010-09-12 06:12:40"
18389,1703,"ciao se sei ancora interessato per le lezioni di manouche a roma puoi contattarmi tranquillamente.\
io sono in zona battistini.\
ti lascio il mio num 3336063330\
ciao\
augusto creni\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/augustocreni]http://www.myspace.com/augustocreni[/url]",18389,"BBCode","2010-09-13 06:37:55"
18391,248,"Craig\,\
Great\, so here is the deal:\
you can if you contact the theatre perhaps stay with them\, or alternately I will be giving up my apartment so you could stay there (it will be rather full!) or you can stay at any of the below places:\
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Brooklyn motor inn:\
140 Hamilton Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY‎ - (718) 875-2500‎\
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Hotel Le Blue:\
370 4th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY‎ - (718) 625-1500‎\
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Holiday inn express:\
625 Union Street\, Brooklyn\, NY‎ - (718) 797-1133‎\
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Celeste guest house:\
126 8th St\, Brooklyn\, NY‎ - (718) 788-7462‎\
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Union street Bed and breakfast:\
405 Union Street\, Brooklyn\, NY‎ - (718) 852-8406‎\
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That should give you more then enough options\, there are a ton of places to eat and things to do during the day and so on.\
Let me know if you need more info.\
Cheers\,\
B.",18391,"BBCode","2010-09-13 10:41:36"
18392,1581,"Subject: DFNW 2010 line up announced![/url]\
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Hi\, Patrus\, \
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You seem to be the man in the know!  Do you  know if Tim Kliphuis is still going to be at DFNW?  \
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(By the way\, I loved your Samois interviews and look forward to your DFNW interviews.)\
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Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-13 15:58:08"
18393,635,"Glad you like the video of Samois\, much more to come next year\
and looking forward to DFNW\
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I will send a email to Tim and will let you know\
But I am pretty sure is still coming\
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Patrick",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-13 17:16:01"
18394,1581,"Thanks\, Patrick\, for the quick reply.  I love how you know how to contact everybody so we don't have to just worry about rumors.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge!\
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And I see Ludovic Bieir's name is still there\, so I assume he'll be coming also.\
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Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-13 17:22:20"
18395,635,"I will confirmed with Ludovic also\, I did with Paulus this morning \
and they where sock of all those rumour",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-13 17:32:57"
18396,1581,"I know --  it's very strange.  The Djangofest website needs to be updated more regularly when changes like this start to happen.  Or at least they could put up a note that says they're working on the final lineup!",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-13 17:40:16"
18397,2127,"Hi michael here are some photos for the pickups I sent you. also there are many photos on the forum posts\
  169$ for the price for now on commission\
  thank you\
  I will make more when I get back next week from a short tour\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-13 18:48:00"
18398,2005,"just an fyi\, if you can't find someone to sell you the book/cd\, you can probably find it online to download.",18398,"BBCode","2010-09-13 19:36:44"
18399,2005,"",18361,"BBCode","2010-09-13 19:38:04"
18400,302,"Casey  -\
              Rocky (B25gib) here in Bremerton.  I'd be interested in sharing expenses to get to DFNW.  I can get to  Kingston ok\, but my auto transmission shifts down to a lower gear periodically\, so burns more gas (3000 rpm) and harder on engine\, so don't want to travel too much highway.  Haven't had it fixed yet.\
              Anyway\, I've been up there five times\, know the scene\, and the after hours jam spots\, and will camp at the fairgrounds again in Langley.\
              I usually go thru Port Townsend and then drive to the festival.\
              Let me know your thoughts!\
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              Cheers\, Rocky",18400,"BBCode","2010-09-13 19:39:16"
18401,2372,"Hi Rocky\,\
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I am heading up there sometime Friday morning and then coming back Monday morning\, after a run to stores in Seattle. Plus I am burning the candle at both ends. Sorry this won't work out for me.\
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Casey",18400,"BBCode","2010-09-13 20:01:00"
18402,302,"Casey  -\
              OK!  I have a gig tomorrow in Seattle as the backup rhythm guitar for violin and mandolin of the Ranger & ReArrangers tomorrow.  Anyway another GJ guitar buddy and I have a Gypsy Jazz jam the 3rd Wed. of each month at the Global Bean Deli in Silverdale (7:00 - 9:00 pm)  if your interested in driving down.\
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              Rocky",18400,"BBCode","2010-09-13 21:28:33"
18403,2372,"That sounds like fun! I might start coming down to those in October. \
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You guys sure sounded great at the Poulsbo Farmers Market a few weekends ago.\
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I'm trying to play some clarinet\, and plan to start playing with some friends out west as well. Am still at the baby steps stage - but I have the equipment. Am taking both the guitar masterclasses by Schmitt and Schaefer\, as well as Gonzalo's workshop and one of Jorgensen's workshops. They'll be way beyond me perhaps - but still good to see.\
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See you at DjangoFest!\
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Casey",18400,"BBCode","2010-09-13 21:36:54"
18404,302,"Casey  -\
               Congrats on attending many upcoming workshops at DFNW.  Even though it can be somewhat advanced\, you will still get alot out of those sessions. A recent poster on Djangobooks.com said the Gonsalo Bergera tab books were very beneficial in  understanding how to tie arpaggios together and he is selling many of his other instructional books!\
               Clarinet:  I played clarinett in HS for  a couple years and a month back bought a Buffet student model and will be getting up to speed on some melody lines this winter.  Saturday at our weekend jam/practice session\,  Michael\, the father of Ranger (violin) showed up with his accordian that he studied at age 7.  It was a treat!  Both I and Darin (guitar) very much enjoyed it.\
               Anyway\, I think we should  stay in touch and contribute too an increasing pool of GJ musicians in West Sound to share music and ideas!\
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               Cheers\,  Rocky \
               My email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rdick1511@isp.com\">rdick1511@isp.com</a><!-- e -->\
               Land Line Phone:  (360) 377-2197",18400,"BBCode","2010-09-13 22:10:22"
18405,1790,"Hi Adrian\,\
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Haven't heard from you for a while\, so I assume you're probably insanely busy on some programming job?\
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Just a note to tell you how much I liked your Soundslicer software\, and how I hope you'll keep working on that concept.\
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I have some ideas I'd like to run by you\, and since I am currently suffering from a bout of insomnia\, I figure\, wtf\, let's just pass 'em along...\
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My latest idea is for a database of GJ licks to be called \"Licktionary\"\, which I hope might be compatible with your vision of Soundslicer.\
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\"Licktionary\" would be a collection of GJ licks that players could use to practice with paperlessly.\
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Each Licktionary file would include \
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- a recorded version of the lick which could be played at various tempos\, including a gradual speed-up with parameters to be set by the user\
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(eg\, slowest desired tempo\, fastest desired tempo\, rate of speedup... plus possible transposition into different keys like QuickTime allows)\
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- a visual tab file of the lick like Soundslicer already offers\
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- source information with fields like \"player\"\, \"publication\"\, \"no.\" \
   (eg\, \"Horowitz\"\, \"Gypsy Picking\"\, \"p. 17\" or \"Django\" \"Rose Room\" \"1:36 - 1:45\")\
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- chord progression the lick is based upon ( eg:  Dm7  G7  C   C)\
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- a brief description (eg: \"intro\" \"coda\" \"sweep picking\" \"fast triplets\" etc.)\
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- a list of possible tunes the lick could be used in (eg \"Tea for Two\")\
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- a list of possible keys it could be used in (eg \"C\, Db\, D\, Eb\, E\, F\")\
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- a field where the user could record a log of the date and length of practising\, metronome tempo achieved\, other comments  \
(eg \"14 Sep 2010\" \"15 minutes\" \"120 bpm\" \"still sloppy at speeds above 130\")\
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In order to avoid copyright problems\, perhaps the user could record his own desired licks into Soundslicer\, that way only people who have actually purchased\, say\, \"Gypsy Picking\" could use Michael Horowitz's licks... \
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Or ultimately\, it might be best if a financial arrangement could be made with authors such as Michael Horowitz so that they specifically license their licks for sale in \"Licktionary\"... but it wouldn't it be cool if users could also create their own Licktionary files and share them with their peers?\
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Perhaps if this were to all be offered as an online service\, maybe even at the djangobooks.com website- ???\, then the website administrator could have maximum control of the licks being offered to avoid piracy and copywright problems. Users could be charged a monthly or annual subscription fee  or a flat rate per lick? \
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Or if you think that piracy/copywright problems are ultimately unsolvable\, or content creators such as Horowitz and Oberg are not interested in working with you\, then I guess the licks could all be lifted from Django recordings or be created and supplied by the users themselves?\
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The GJ market might not be that big\, but if the concept could be refined successfully\, the same idea might work for many other genres of music where it would be more profitable.\
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Well\, those are my ideas for now\, let me know what you think...\
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Will Wilson\
Niagara-On-The-Lake\, ON",18405,"BBCode","2010-09-13 22:41:54"
18407,635,"Tim reply and he was surprise to learn that Angelo was not coming!\
but he is coming for sure\
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See you then\
patrus",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 07:35:31"
18408,1581,"Thanks\, Patrick\, for the info about Tim.  I think I'll go check the DFNW website and the Djangofest forums before starting work and see what might have happened during the night!\
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Thanks again for updating all of us on what's happening.  See you in Langley.\
Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 08:11:51"
18409,635,"are you a musician?",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 08:26:28"
18410,1104,"Hi\, I was the gentleman who suggested you check out the Yamaha JR-1\
as a first guitar for a young kid to learn Gypsy Jazz.\
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If I were starting out a youngster with Gypsy Jazz\, I'd suggest checking\
out that Yamaha\, or a 3/4 acoustic\, avoid getting an electric guitar\, \
and get them going straight away with a fairly stiff pick (2mm)\, and\
with the Gypsy downstroke primary technique.\
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Hope that helps.",18410,"BBCode","2010-09-14 08:26:37"
18411,1581,"Kind of you to ask\, Patrick\, but I'm a wanna-be musician.  I play accordion and my husband plays violin.  We just started a couple of years ago and our older brain cells just don't fire like those of youngsters like you!  We both love gypsy jazz and go for the entire DFNW experience each year.  \
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Do you know where you'll be doing your interviews? Outside WICA would be nice if the weather is good.  Would be fun to meet and say \"hi.\"\
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Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 10:45:52"
18412,635,"you must be better then me\, because I don't play anything!\
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I got a room as a set at Troy house if it rain\, 2 min from WICA\
if not in the garden\, because of drinking wine during interview I cannot do it at WICA\
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I am happy to have my 1st accordion & violin interview\,\
any question for those 2?\
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you know my face because of the video please come say HI",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 10:55:25"
18413,1581,"| I got a room as a set at Troy house if it rain\, 2 min from WICA\
| if not in the garden\, because of drinking wine during interview I cannot do | it at WICA\
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Ah\, yes\, I hadn't thought through about drinking the wine; of course\, WICA wouldn't work.  Cool that you have a room at Troy's to do interviews. Can't wait!\
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| I am happy to have my 1st accordion & violin interview\,\
| any question for those 2?\
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Yes\, I saw the names on your list and I'm thinking on it.  I've not heard either of these two performers live before\, so am really excited.  \
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I'll send you questions....\
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Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 11:19:47"
18414,635,"email my directly at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:patrus53@gmail.com\">patrus53@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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both artiste world class!!",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-14 11:21:33"
18416,2127,"Hi there \
169$ for adjustable poles  149$ for the flat top and single coils \
  I will do the ones with volume knobs for 199$\
  thank you\
   Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-14 11:59:41"
18418,2127,"Yes I agree\, working on standardizing prices will change the ebay prices\
  though I do have some used demos on sale on Ebay for cheaper.\
     I will make the new ones the same prices.    Thank you for your input as I am still working on the business model as opposed to the musician model.\
   Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-14 13:35:33"
18419,2127,"ok I switched the flat top model on Ebay to 149\
   Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-09-14 14:05:44"
18420,2182,"Thanks for the input :D",18410,"BBCode","2010-09-14 16:59:08"
18422,635,"Ludovic email today and he is coming for sure and with Samson...!!!\
I am not telling anybody!",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-15 15:35:31"
18423,1581,"Patrick!! That is so cool! I am psyched!  I get to breathe the same air as Ludovic Beier!!\
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I think you're wise not to mention it (the natives are a bit restless)\, but thanks for telling me.  I can't believe Samson is coming also.  This is going to be a great time as usual.  Remind me: have you been to DFNW before? Something makes me think I saw that you had\, but it's been a few years.  This is my third year\, and they just keep getting better (like a good wine!).  I wish I could say the same for my accordion playing. \
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Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-15 16:09:42"
18424,635,"I was only there in 2005....with Patrick Saussois",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-15 16:24:53"
18425,1581,"2005 -- That's what I thought I read somewhere.  I'm glad you're making it back over here.  My dream is Samois -- someday.  \
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Lorretta",18392,"BBCode","2010-09-15 16:38:31"
18426,2005,"hi jeff. i tried replying to your email address (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jmoore@bainbridge.net\">jmoore@bainbridge.net</a><!-- e -->) several times today\, but it was returned each and every time with the following message: \"...but it was rejected by the recipient domain. The error that the other server returned was: 550 550 Permanent Failure: Mailbox would exceed maximum allowed storage (state 18).\" just thought you'd like to know. now on to the guitar.\
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i'm interested in your manouche moreno d-hole and would love to make this happen. i have a few questions about it:\
1. does it come with a hilcox case or other hard case?\
2. what's the serial number on it (just so i can get an idea when it was made)?\
3. can you please email me some pictures of it? <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gama@mutememories.com\">gama@mutememories.com</a><!-- e -->\
4. can you please let me know the total you'd want\, including shipping\, to have it sent to either colorado or new mexico?\
5. and finally\, can you let me know if there are any known issues i should be aware of with the guitar.\
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thanks so much for replying to my post. i look forward to hearing from you. gama.\
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Message sent to you follows\
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I've got D holes I'm not playing.\
Cigano $240 + shipping\
D-500 $500 + shipping\
Manouche Moreno $1100 + shipping\
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They're all good. Loud\, different from each other.\
I'd sell em for 20% (only the Cigano was new) less than I paid just to\
unload.\
Where are you? I'm in Minneapolis\
206 842 9487",18426,"BBCode","2010-09-15 21:45:25"
18427,2886,"Hey\
\
Thanks for the tip on this box...Its impossible to buy it with a no returns policy as i dont know the seller who is \"a long way away\"\
\
ive been looking for a Super for three years. Im playing a Guilietti 115 which sounds good but takes repairs a little too often.  i'm soon to order a new Beltuna leader 4 Piccalo and depending on the price with Binci instead of  beltuna reeds...However it is my dream to have a Super\
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I also really enjoyed your cut of Valse Des Niglos...it was really wonderful. i jnust started working on Le petite Fleur by Bachet.   Its a great piece..\
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Stay well...thanks again                     Bill",18427,"BBCode","2010-09-17 09:01:32"
18428,606,"Hi Bill\,\
\
I've got another lead for your Giulietti search.  You may be interested to hear that the Giulietti brand-name has been 'revived' (or more likely repackaged)\, and Petosa is selling them.  Go to [url=http://www.petosa.com/accordions/]http://www.petosa.com/accordions/[/url] and click on the Giulietti link.  The world of accordion manufacturing seems very byzantine to me\, but from what I can tell these new Giuliettis are made by Zero-Sette in Italy\, the same people I believe build the parts for Petosa accordions.  If that's the case then it could be a great quality new instrument.  As you can see though the new 'Classic 127' doesn't look 100% like old Giuliettis\, but at least it's got handmade reeds\, a cassotto\, and 120 bass.  It may be another option to consider besides the Beltuna.\
\
Good luck!\
Brandon",18427,"BBCode","2010-09-17 09:19:00"
18429,606,"Hi Lorretta\,\
\
Sorry I didn't respond sooner.  I believe I have a PDF of the score\, but I need to find it first!   :oops: \
As soon as I locate it\, I can send it off to you.\
Glad to hear you're still plugging away.  You must be excited for DFNW ... is Ludovic Beier playing and giving some master classes this year?\
\
best\,\
Brandon",18354,"BBCode","2010-09-17 09:22:24"
18430,1581,"Hi\, Brandon\, \
\
Great to hear from you. Thanks so much for even considering sharing the PDF with me.  I love that tune and am anxious to try to learn it.  I assume you're all set with music (or transcribe it yourself)\, but if I can return the favor with something obscure that I might have sometime\, I'd be happy to. \
\
I don't know if you've seen the threads on the Djangobooks forum\, but the lineup for DFNW continues to change.  Stochelo R and Angelo DeB are not coming now and it's debatable whether Paulus S and Samson Schmidt are coming\, BUT I was able to confirm that Ludovic Beier is still coming.  That's who I'm most excited to hear.  And Hot Club of Detroit with Julien Labro will be back too. Two accordion players -- unheard of! I wouldn't miss it for anything.\
\
Ludovic is supposed to give a master class\, but I don't know if I'll take it -- I'm certainly not up to speed for a master class and they may cancel it anyway.  Last year for Julien Labro's workshop there were only two of us.  I'll probably go and just listen if anybody else signs up.  I always pick up one or two nuggets of info anytime I go to a workshop\, even if most of it's above my head. \
\
I vaguely remember that you're in France now\, right?  Did you move over there specifically to pursue accordion?  I seem to remember you play a button accordion now instead of a piano.  I bought an old Hohner button accordion and am thinking of switching\, but that seems such a strange thing to do when I haven't mastered the piano accordion.  But I love the sound of the button accordions.  \
\
Thanks for your reply -- I'll watch for a PDF in future. \
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-09-17 11:11:19"
18431,1380,"Hi Gama\,\
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I'll get you pictures\, or at least try tomorrow.\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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It's in very good shape. Though it has blotches in the finish on the back. I never really studied them. It came that way. I didn't care. I'm hopeless in picking \"my guitar\" but this one was it for a few months. It's loud and authoritative. More defined bass that the other two. \
I'm playing VR and loving that. Just got married so I should let a few go before my wife gets here from Kenya and sees what a guitar crazed fella she's got.\
Can't remember the case but its late and it and a lot of others are in a humidity control room in the basement.\
\
Give me some time to get back to you. It'll be easier for me if you use the above email and send a blank or short one so I can send attached pics in a way I'm familiar with.\
Also\, I haven't ever shipped a guitar but I've sure paid some shipping before and $100 or so rings a bell. So something close to $1200 lock stock and barrel.\
Tomorrow is Sat. so I don't know if I can find answers. Do you have a preferred shipper?",18431,"BBCode","2010-09-17 21:04:29"
18432,2671,"Hi Mike\, thanks for all the great stuff love your books so far...I want to order some tuners and tail piece and I'm wondering if you could throw in that manoir des me reeves tab handout your going to use at your workshop....I cant make it and I really wanted to do one of your workshops\, its very disappointing to me but I've got too much to deal with at home. I'll be there next  year for sure. This was a show i didnt want to miss.. I do own the unaccompanied Django and feel it would be amazin to have it with..Hope you can make this happen for me!  ofcourse i would pay if need be..Dave. Love your site.  :D",18432,"BBCode","2010-09-18 11:01:41"
18433,872,"Yes indeed lets meet up in Langley. My cell # is 360-201-2187 and I will be staying on my boat \"Argyle\" at the Marina. Do you still have the Blonde Gitane?\
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Dave",18433,"BBCode","2010-09-18 12:41:01"
18434,9,"sure\, no problem. I can include it with your next order. thanks!",18434,"BBCode","2010-09-18 12:57:35"
18435,872,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42456#p42456]Subject: ++ New DFNW 10th Ann 'Kick Ass' workshop! ++[/url]\
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[quote=\"BillyBob\"]I'll be in his workshop Saturday. \
Argyle Dave - we should try to hook up. You can say hello to an old friend.[/quote]\
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Yes lets try to meet up at Djangofest My cell phone # 360-201-2187 and I will be staying on my boat \"Argyle\" at the marina. \
I tried to send a message earlier but it did not appear to go through. Hope this does!\
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Dave",18435,"BBCode","2010-09-18 13:13:18"
18436,2671,"thanks Michael...My order is in...   quick ?   ....I ordered the 130.00 tail piece with ebony insert and red leather I assume as shown...I noticed the 90 dollar one looked the same only diference its seems is the listed description...I assumed the 24 gold would come off stronger is the only difference\, or is it made in china etc. I should have ask josh\, but i believe i forgot to ask him. He was helpful. Please let me know if you have time\, as I know you must be insanely busy...so I really appreciate this...thanks for the manoir\, once again.",18432,"BBCode","2010-09-18 14:15:13"
18437,1380,"I took pictures however the photo booth or I-camera is pretty lame. Send a blank (or not) email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll send what I have but below is what is really true anyway.\
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The guitar is in very good shape.\
There is a big area right where the guitar would touch your tummy when being played where the finish is rubbed hard in an area of 70 square inches. Big- centered in the lower bout. Just the finish. Don't know and didn't ask how this happened.\
Other than that there is virtually nothing that even a good camera could reveal. The purfling\, rosette\, headstock...........the rest looks almost new.\
Also if you use the reflected light of a lamp to look for distortions in the top and back\, there are none. They are almost perfect surfaces - smooth arcs.\
The guy who sold it to me told me about the back. I didn't care\, and I paid $1250 for it as a result.\
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I don't see a way to add attachments here. Send an email when you get chance.\
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It has new strings on it.",18431,"BBCode","2010-09-18 15:23:12"
18438,1380,"Oh yeah1\
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I expect shipping to be $100 or more so I just want to add it to the $1100 for a total of $1200 and I'll ship it at my cost. I rather do this than have you send one check separately for guitar and later for shipping.",18431,"BBCode","2010-09-18 15:27:41"
18439,2005,"sent you an email. hopefully you got it.",18426,"BBCode","2010-09-18 15:55:32"
18440,767,"Got your message. Sailing in to D-fest. Sounds like a great way to travel.",18435,"BBCode","2010-09-18 16:12:48"
18441,9,"thanks for the order! I'm out of the Dupont DR\, so there will be a month or so wait. I do have the Asian ones in stock.\
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Let me know if you'd like to wait.\
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thanks!\
\
'm",18434,"BBCode","2010-09-18 18:07:04"
18442,2671,"wow\, that blows....well I guess i can wait...could you refund that portion and let me know when its in.  The asian is a thought\, but I feel Iike thats the reason i've started the upgrading that I have...My tech had to work magic to get this thing to play and welcomes the tuners and tailpiece he says isnt essential but I think otherwise..So I would love a shout when its in. Thanks again. No biggie about that time I'll probably pick up some strings and etc. Thanks Michael.  Dave.",18432,"BBCode","2010-09-18 19:48:54"
18443,9,"I'd actually be ordering it just for you...if I refund it then I'd need to cancel the order ok? We generally don't keep the DRs in stock here so it's a special order item.\
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thanks!",18434,"BBCode","2010-09-19 08:54:18"
18444,455,"Do you have any pictures of the back?\
\
Why are you selling it?\
\
How much for shipping to California (with insurance).\
\
Thanks",18444,"BBCode","2010-09-19 10:02:39"
18445,1115,"Hi \
Thanks for your message\
Here are some pictures of the back and side\
Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures; you can see better pictures on Maurice website\
[url=http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/agrandir.php?titre=NOMADE&fichier=busato-stdard_pop.jpg]http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/agrandi ... rd_pop.jpg[/url]\
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Maybe the Mahogany is not as beautiful as a Rio Rosewood but the difference might not be worth the price as the tones are exactly the same; you can ask Maurice Dupont about that. But there is a difference for the eye and for your wallet...\
\
\
I'm selling it because I own another Dupont\, a limited series very close to the Vieille Reserve\, which is also great but much more expensive...\
This Busato is one of the best Gypsy Jazz guitars I've tried\, but I don't have time to play it and I don't want to just leave it in a corner of my room;\
\
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I'm not quite shure about the shipping price\, I'll try to find out\
Let me know if you're still interested\
Peace\
Matt",18445,"BBCode","2010-09-19 13:48:06"
18446,1571,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42509#p42509]Subject: Busato by Dupont[/url]\
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[quote=\"matt67\"]Hi everybody\
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Here is an awesome Busato by Dupont in brand new condition! (not a single scratch)\
It's the standard model\, the guitar was made in November 2008\
\
It's a fantastic replica of the traditional Busatos which would be almost impossible to find today\
You can see all the details on Maurice Dupont's site:\
[url=http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/guitares-jazz-manouche-busato_Eng.php]http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/guitare ... to_Eng.php[/url]\
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The guitar is very loud with a typical Gypsy Jazz sound\, bright and dry \
See also Michael's review here:\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dupont-busato-standard.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ndard.html[/url]\
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The price is 1700 euros (about 2200 US$)\
(new price is 2110 euros = 2750$)\
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Contact me for more information (I can give you my phonenumber if you prefer)\
The guitar can be seen in Strasbourg\, France\
Worldwide shipping\
I can send more pictures or recordings if you wish\
\
Thanks matt[/quote]\
Hi Matt\
\
I'm really interested in this guitar\, please send more pics and an idea of how much shipping might be\
\
thanks \
\
Alan",18446,"BBCode","2010-09-19 14:00:06"
18447,2924,"Hi Thomas\, Right On\, ...is USPS the best way to go for you? or UPS? Fedex? UPS killed me sending an acoustic bass to France... $250\, not to mention the recipient also had to pay duties. I will check it out. Give me Monday to have it boxed (I wrap good) and by Tuesday to check for a quote.\
Thanks!\
Dave\
\
hi there\,\,yes im serious about buying your guitar\,\,i have had 7 guitars\
shipped from us so i know the drill\,\,last time i paid 75 dollars for the\
shipping\,\,but you can check it by trying to see what it will cost to send\
it to copenhagen\\denmark\,\,if you need the adress its \,\,hanstholmvej 5a 2720\
vanlose\,copenhagen\\denmark\,\
\
regards thomas\,\,and dont forget \,\,bon swing",18447,"BBCode","2010-09-19 23:04:22"
18448,1571,"Hi there\,\
\
I'm sending this just in case my last email went astray. I am definitely interested in buying the Busato. Please contact asap to discuss\
\
thanks \
\
Alan",18448,"BBCode","2010-09-20 08:13:53"
18449,2005,"",18449,"BBCode","2010-09-20 16:48:41"
18450,11,"Rocky\,\
Yep\, I will be at the campground this year even though it will rain.  I will be there Friday and Saturday night  and going to all the shows on friday and saturday.  I look forward to camping with you guys.  I wont spend much time at the campground though since I am sleeping in the  back of my truck and I wont have any comforts of home with me...\
\
Hoping for good weather!\
-Jon",18450,"BBCode","2010-09-20 18:48:02"
18451,302,"Jon  -\
          We might get just a little better weather than expected\, though probably a little rain!  I'm attending both the Saturday shows!  Josh's guitar buddy Jim will be up VERY LATE Thrs. night in his Dodge? older RV as well.  I have some tunes I want to share:  Paquito\, Stranger in Paradise\, Esprit\, It was Just One of Those Things\, Los Del Sur!\
          Hope I can learn a few from you also!\
          I'm in a medium blue Ford Escort!\
          See you Friday!\
          Rocky",18450,"BBCode","2010-09-20 19:16:42"
18452,1115,"Hi Alan\
Sorry for not getting back to you earlier\
Actually\, I have some bad news... As I was taking some new pictures of the guitar yesterday\, I knocked into it and made a small crack on the top...\
\
I brought it to a guitar maker today who will repair it\, I should get it back next week. He will stick a piece of wood under it to prevent it from getting bigger.\
\
The good news is it's almost invisible. You can't see it when you're in front of the guitar (check out the photos in the gallery). You can see it when you look close from the side (as you can see on the last two pictures).\
Of course the sound will not be affected.\
The main problem is that this guitar which was like new now has a small crack... It's too bad because it's one of the best gypsy jazz guitars I've tried...\
\
I'm okay to lower the price a little because of this incident (1600 euros)\
The shipping cost should be about 50 euros with a 1600euros insurance)\
\
I'll keep you posted when I get it back\, and will send you some audios if you're  still interested.\
\
Here are the photos:\
[url=http://picasaweb.google.com/mattbluedrag/BusatoByDupont02#]http://picasaweb.google.com/mattbluedra ... yDupont02#[/url]\
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\
Bye\
Matt\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matbinetruy@yahoo.fr\">matbinetruy@yahoo.fr</a><!-- e -->",18448,"BBCode","2010-09-21 10:25:20"
18453,1267,"i've been taking lessons with stephane for a few years now.  i would highly recommend taking lessons with him over anyone else in the area.  he can be a bit difficult at times\, but he is the most talented anywhere near the nyc area.\
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anyway!  gl whichever you choose.",18453,"BBCode","2010-09-21 15:40:46"
18454,2401,"Jason\
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I decided that I want to try a different route for amplification because I got a gig playing in a theme park and we need to stand up when we play and the pickup is not ideal for that\, so I wanted to just get a bigtone or something like that just for convenience.  I still think your pickup is great\, and will write a good review of it on the forum if you want.  Is that ok if I return it for a refund?  I'm sorry about that.  I'm going to Djangofest NW this weekend\, and if you're there I can bring it and give it to you\, or if you prefer I can mail it.  Thank you very much.\
\
Ethan",18340,"BBCode","2010-09-21 19:55:04"
18455,2127,"Hi Ethan sorry to hear it wont work for you\, but yes though I dont usually give refunds after 10 days \,I will refund you. mail it to\
  Jason Flores \
3045 B SE caruthers Portland Oregon 97214\
   will refund your paypal ( minus 10$ for shipping and paypal fees )when I receive it\
  and yes please write me a review .that would be very much appreciated\
 thank you\
  Jason",18028,"BBCode","2010-09-21 20:06:04"
18456,2401,"I really appreciate it.  I will write the review soon.",18340,"BBCode","2010-09-21 21:19:14"
18457,2924,"Ah\, another day or two\, Thomas. It's already a jam packed week\, and I'm having a time to get it pack and to the post. I have to steal a long work lunch to do it. Thanks for your patience. Will let you know Soon! Regards\, Dave\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42498#p42498]Subject: Dell Arte Robin Nolan (1st post on Djangobooks!)[/url]\
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[quote=\"stenslager\"]will you send it to europe\,\,and btw\,\,it looks great\,\,fantastic job youve done there\,\,regards thomas[/quote]",18457,"BBCode","2010-09-21 21:33:06"
18458,1650,"Hi\,\
\
If you'd like to get together to jam my name is Steve-323-839-1716.\
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I'm an intermediate Gypsy Jazz player and live in Sherman Oaks.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",18458,"BBCode","2010-09-21 22:23:47"
18459,2933,"Good day to you sir!\
I had a a question about the Gallato RS 1939 Angelo Debarre guitar. \
Is it hand made all in France or is some of it made in Asia?\
Thank you!\
Bill",18459,"BBCode","2010-09-21 22:51:14"
18460,1981,"no problem\,\,im not i a hurry so take your time\,and it will work out :D  fine",18460,"BBCode","2010-09-22 01:34:06"
18461,2924,"Nice\, thanks for the cool vibes. It is a priority this week. Talk soon.",18457,"BBCode","2010-09-22 05:56:41"
18462,2138,"Thanks\, Rob.\
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Its difficult to get a hold of him.  I'm working through his book and keep on playing live as a way of furthering my education.  While I wait for him to respond and for it to work out\, I plan on taking lessons from some of the other guys teaching.\
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So is his general approach similar to the book?\
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Jim",18462,"BBCode","2010-09-22 07:12:12"
18463,38,"Do you still have the basik and pre amp?\
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how did it work for you and what set up (amp/guitar) did you use?\
\
I have a dupont mdc 60 with a bigtone.  I don't like the bigtone that much but interested in this.\
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contact me offline at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e --> when you have a chance\,\
thanks\,\
David",18463,"BBCode","2010-09-23 08:30:42"
18464,2846,"Hi\,\
I love your playing and thanks for commenting on my Gonzalo triplet question! If you have time\, I was wondering if you could comment on a follow up question. \
Do you use the DUDDUD picking for the one finger chromatic stuff like the run going up the neck in Django's Waltz as done by Angelo Debarre (posted on gypsy picking forum) or the fast open string triplet run near the end of Django's most imitated minor swing solo (if you know it...starts on 3rd fret of 1st string)? I guess I mean either fast chromatic triplets either up or down one string or with several strings in open position like how  Django often played. \
\
By the way\, I went to your website and really enjoyed your stuff! I hope I get a chance to see you play live sometime. Also\, I am trying out your mic placement thing with the foam that you posted. So far it seems to work great!\
\
Thanks\,\
Luke Hendon",18464,"BBCode","2010-09-24 07:47:10"
18465,2671,"Thanks for the order...looks good..asian dr tailpiece looks like gitane tailpiece\, atleast I got the insert and leather padding....Tuners look to have limited slop in the twist..but no screws.\
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Didnt see the hand out for maniore des mes reeves in the box. Any thoughts? \
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Thanks!\
\
 DZ",18432,"BBCode","2010-09-24 14:26:15"
18466,9,"Sorry\, i didn't have copies of manoir left. Remind me next time and I'll through one in.",18434,"BBCode","2010-09-24 15:36:50"
18467,2671,"Hi..Mike...you know I really wanted the french DuPont tailpiece and paid for it...nothing stated on your site \"out of stock\"....so no bull there...I really wanted the sheet music..you said you would throw it in..and it got forgotten...the tuners came without screws that should match the tuners\, no screws\, good thing the other ones are probably close enough or the same but why chance it. \
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The other gypsyguitars.com ..Jaques said he had the tailpiece I wanted...but i ordered it from you cause i thought you would take care of me.  Just to clarify once I said I would pay for the sheet music if need be and you said you would send it\, its kinda part of the deal to expect it. And Its bad enough I couldn't make it to the festival since its near my family's hometown of Seattle. \
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Nice experience?...didn't expect this in my 4th order. Dave.",18432,"BBCode","2010-09-24 21:13:09"
18468,9,"Hi Dave\,\
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If you're not happy with the tailpiece you can send it back for a refund. if you need some screws I have some I can send you. Will send the handout when I get some more...sorry\, this is my busiest week of the year. things are pretty crazy during djangofest so I'm a little behind.\
\
Thank\,\
\
Michael",18434,"BBCode","2010-09-24 22:47:38"
18469,726,"Hi Luke thanks for checking out my music on the website! Glad you like it!\
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For chromatic runs it's all alternate picking dududududududududud.....\
There's no way to do dud pattern that fast. Alternate picking for sure.\
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Glad the foam mic mount is working out for you. Had 2 gigs yesterday here at Djangofest and it worked fine for me!\
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See ya!\
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Doug",18464,"BBCode","2010-09-25 08:31:58"
18470,151,"JMP - Email me your address and I'll send you a copy of the Paris Musette documentary\, I have a good copy on DVD and it's no problem.  I am always happy to help when someone is interested in guitarists other than the usual suspects.  Didi Duprat was really one of the best.  Best\, Scot",18470,"BBCode","2010-09-25 09:19:17"
18471,151,"Bill - I can mail you a chart for Reve Bohemian.  I have no way to scan it.  If there are other classic musette waltzes you are looking for it's as easy to send a dozen as it is to send one...  PM me and know if you want these charts.\
Best\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",18471,"BBCode","2010-09-25 12:22:04"
18472,1185,"Scot: what a generous offer concerning the DVD! Hard to turn that down\, but I wish I had something to offer you in return. Given what I've read of your postings on DjangoBooks\, I can't imagine there's anything from the Gypsy jazz world that I would have to offer. \
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My snail mail address:\
Jim Pickrel\
715 San Carlos Ave\
Albany CA 94706\
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email:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jpickrel@mac.com\">jpickrel@mac.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
A bit about your correspondent: I'm 57\, and was a modern jazz drummer here in the Bay Area for my first 10 years or so out of college\, before drifting into respectability. A few years back\, with my two daughters well into their teens\, I found I had a little more time and really missed playing regularly a lot. I saw Jorgenson's band with Gonzalo\, was really impressed\, and started exploring from there. At that point\, I actually already owned the Mosaic Django set\, had seen Grappelli  perform\, and so on\, but still hadn't really \"gotten it.\" Before too much longer\, I had. I took up guitar\, started studying like mad\, and now play in a little gypsy jazz group in some neighborhood coffee houses\, restaurants\, etc. What a great feeling to bring a smile and a foot tap to people at the end of the day. That's why I'm increasingly drawn to things like the Ferret Brothers disc from Fremeaux and some of the musette anthologies I've been able to find. The virtuoso showboating may be fine in its place\, but it just isn't as humanizing in a way. \
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So anyway--thanks again. If there are any items from the world of American jazz spanning the late 40s to the late 70s that you've had an interest in but just never explored\, I'd be glad to reciprocate in any way I can.\
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Cheers.  --Jim Pickrel",18472,"BBCode","2010-09-26 07:07:15"
18473,285,"Dear Michael\,\
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Thought you might want to check this out:\
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[url=http://www.interencheres.com/ventes_aux_encheres/description_vente_aux_encheres_1clic.php?clef_vente=201010090022&clef_etude=54002&num_art=60&nbr_photos=20&vue=liste#nav]http://www.interencheres.com/ventes_aux ... =liste#nav[/url]\
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Best regards\,\
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Robin Katz",18473,"BBCode","2010-09-26 12:29:01"
18474,285,"Dear Michael\,\
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Thought you might want to check this out:\
\
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[url=http://www.interencheres.com/ventes_aux_encheres/description_vente_aux_encheres_1clic.php?clef_vente=201010090022&clef_etude=54002&num_art=60&nbr_photos=20&vue=liste#nav]http://www.interencheres.com/ventes_aux ... =liste#nav[/url]\
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Best regards\,\
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Robin Katz",18473,"BBCode","2010-09-26 12:31:07"
18475,2942,"Michael\, \
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I am new to Django Books and I saw your post regarding the Manouche Concert D nylon string guitar.  Is the guitar still available?  I live in the Western Suburbs of IL not too far from Chicago and I've been looking for a guitar of this style.   \
\
When you get a chance\, let me know if the guitar is still available.  I would be very interested in taking a look at it. \
\
Thank you. \
\
Keith Porlier\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kporlier@lockelord.com\">kporlier@lockelord.com</a><!-- e -->",18475,"BBCode","2010-09-26 13:31:47"
18477,563,"I am a dumbass. I could have printed Gagaoug and brought it to lunch... Duh!\
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Michael",18356,"BBCode","2010-09-26 14:24:03"
18478,9,"Hi Robin\,\
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Thanks for the tip..I just had #863. Would be fun to have another late model Selmer. Maybe I'll bid!\
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Michael",18478,"BBCode","2010-09-26 15:30:01"
18479,2942,"Thanks for the quick response\, Michael.  I'll try and give you a call late this afternoon.  \
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Keith",18475,"BBCode","2010-09-27 05:25:11"
18480,2173,"No problem - another reason to get together. Really enjoyed our lunch - good food and good company - next time we'll add a good adult beverage or two!\
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Bought one of those wooden adjustable archtop bridges and put it on my guitar. Once I find the right height\, I'll do the DuPont (the latest dance craze) and should be OK. I'll also put the Galli strings on at that time.\
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Greg",18355,"BBCode","2010-09-27 08:37:10"
18481,2886,"Scott \
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Thanks for your generous offer....I justr got on SwingJo and downloaded this tune.....Theres a lifetime of music there...and all for the Accordion\
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Thanks again                         Bill",18481,"BBCode","2010-09-27 19:39:44"
18482,953,"hey bob.  \
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I got a chance to play one of your guitars on whidbey this past week..  really loved it!  great work.  \
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I'm a friend of chris and robins. you had lent them a few guitars and I loved the f hole.  I live in canada\, up on hornby island.  I played with caravan on thursday\, and stayed for the fest.  what a friggin great time.  catching up on sleep now.\
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anyways\, I really liked playing your guitar and would hope to find somthing similar for myself. are you in production? keep up the good work.",18482,"BBCode","2010-09-27 23:50:44"
18483,2924,"Ah\, at long last!\
\
USPS can send to Denmark via Express (3-5 days) for $165. That's with insurance for $650. They only offer insurance up to $650 though\, regardless if sent Express or Priority.\
\
Priority shipping would be $125\, but I didn't get a time frame\, probably 5-7 days max. That's also insured for $650.\
\
Also\, I think if we go Express\, they like to see an invoice (which I've never heard of)\, but we could generate one easily.\
\
ALSO\, I know you may pay customs as well\, so that would be based on the value declared? Let me know what value amount would work for you for the least expense on customs.\
\
Hopefully\, one of these works for you\, just let me know\, and thanks again for the patience.\
\
Feel free to e-mail me directly at \"dave@plexi50.com\"\, or here at Djangobooks.\
\
Regards\,\
Dave",18457,"BBCode","2010-09-28 09:35:39"
18484,2935,"Hi jkaz\,\
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I notice that you are NYC based and going through a lot of the same growing pains I am experiencing getting a hang of this style. I am an experienced acoustic guitar player (fingerstyle\, blues\, bluegrass) and I have been focusing on GJ for the last year. I'd be interested in hearing your band and also jamming if you are so inclined.\
\
Thanks\,\
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Guillaume",18484,"BBCode","2010-09-28 14:30:12"
18485,2138,"Thanks\, Guillaume.\
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I actually live in Jersey City and play in a band at a French restaurant weekly.  Owner is a French Swede and we do a mix of GJ and GJ inspired pop....like Gainsbourg with GJ arrangements.\
\
It's actually coming together a bit more for me since I got a copy of Denis Chang's improv DVD and Gypsy Fire.  Somehow the picking finally clicked and I've been able to lift more stuff off of recordings.\
\
I'd love to get together and play.  Where do you live?\
\
Jim",18485,"BBCode","2010-09-29 06:17:09"
18486,2935,"Hi Jim\,\
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I live on the Upper West Side. I also play in a band called the Second Fiddles - we do old time blues/ragtime/swing ([url=http://www.secondfiddles.com]www.secondfiddles.com[/url]). I would love to come hear your band - what is the name of the restaurant where you guys play?\
I am currently working through Jorgenson's book/dvds and Stephane Wrembel's book. I am still pretty hesitant with soloing\, but I can hold down rhythm pretty well.\
\
I don't have a gypsy guitar\, although I am lusting over a Dupont... I have been playing GJ on a 1932 Gibson L7\, which is also pretty sweet.\
\
Would love to get together and play sometime. I am generally available week nights and week ends.\
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Guillaume",18484,"BBCode","2010-09-29 08:12:37"
18487,1581,"I maintain a map of Django-related spots in Paris. Check it out here:\
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[url=http://tinyurl.com/django-in-paris]http://tinyurl.com/django-in-paris[/url]\
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Hi\, Adrian\, \
\
I just checked your URL and I wish my husband and I had had that before we went last March -- would've been a huge help.  Just looking at the list of names puts me right back in Paris listening to David Reinhardt\, Rocky Gresset\, etc. \
\
Lorretta",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-29 09:07:37"
18488,426,"Thanks for the note\, Lorretta! Yeah\, honestly\, I wish I had it the one time I went to Paris\, too! I didn't create it until after I'd come home\, at which point I realized how much fun stuff I'd missed. Next time...\
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Adrian",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-29 09:23:14"
18489,1581,"Yeah\, there was just too much music and not enough time.  We were there for 8 days and we searched out gypsy jazz every night. La Chope was my favorite place for music and I fell in love with the Instruments Musicaux Anciens store. I wanted to buy every single instrument in there!  I was sad to hear that he was closing the shop in August.  I wonder what happened to all of the instruments -- I hope they went to a museum.  \
\
Just showed your list to my husband.  We're remembering seeing Django's Selmer and Stephane Grappelli's violin (my husband plays violin) at the museum and we saw David Reinhardt at La Grosse Mignon. \
\
I want to go back!\
Lorretta",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-29 09:49:23"
18490,426,"Oh\, I had no idea Instruments Musicaux Anciens was closing! I haven't been there -- that was one of the places I found out about after the fact.\
\
Adrian",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-29 09:50:50"
18491,1790,"Thanks\, thanassis\, but before you go too far with your wonderful \"Djangopedia\" idea...\
\
You should know that there's another member at Djangobooks.com named Adrian\, I believe he's from Chicago\, who is also a computer programmer (as well as one hell of a mean guitar player\, judging by his YouTube clips...)\
\
Adrian has been thinking along similar lines\, with a program he created called \"Soundslicer\"...\
\
I sent adrian a private message a couple weeks ago which he hasn't yet answered\, outlining an idea of mine I call \"Lickopedia\"\
\
I write in hopes that you and Adrian might be able to work together on your Djangopedia project?\
\
I\, of course\, would be into helping you guys as much as a non-programmer is capable of helping...\
\
Will\
\
PS Just for the hell of it\, I'm cutting and pasting to you the message which I sent adrian a couple weeks ago... hope it will provoke some thinking and hopefully some collaboration...\
\
**************\
\
More on SoundSlicer\
\
Sent: Mon Sep 13\, 2010 9:41 pm\
From: Lango-Django\
To: adrian\
 \
Hi Adrian\,\
\
Haven't heard from you for a while\, so I assume you're probably insanely busy on some programming job?\
\
Just a note to tell you how much I liked your Soundslicer software\, and how I hope you'll keep working on that concept.\
\
I have some ideas I'd like to run by you\, and since I am currently suffering from a bout of insomnia\, I figure\, wtf\, let's just pass 'em along...\
\
My latest idea is for a database of GJ licks to be called \"Licktionary\"\, which I hope might be compatible with your vision of Soundslicer.\
\
\"Licktionary\" would be a collection of GJ licks that players could use to practice with paperlessly.\
\
Each Licktionary file would include\
\
- a recorded version of the lick which could be played at various tempos\, including a gradual speed-up with parameters to be set by the user\
\
(eg\, slowest desired tempo\, fastest desired tempo\, rate of speedup... plus possible transposition into different keys like QuickTime allows)\
\
- a visual tab file of the lick like your Soundslicer already offers\
\
- source information with fields like \"player\"\, \"publication\"\, \"no.\"\
(eg\, \"Horowitz\"\, \"Gypsy Picking\"\, \"p. 17\" or \"Django\" \"Rose Room\" \"1:36 - 1:45\")\
\
- chord progression the lick is based upon ( eg: Dm7 G7 C C)\
\
- a brief description (eg: \"intro\" \"coda\" \"sweep picking\" \"fast triplets\" etc.)\
\
- a list of possible tunes the lick could be used in (eg \"Tea for Two\")\
\
- a list of possible keys it could be used in (eg \"C\, Db\, D\, Eb\, E\, F\")\
\
- a field where the user could record a log of the date and length of practising\, metronome tempo achieved\, other comments\
(eg \"14 Sep 2010\" \"15 minutes\" \"120 bpm\" \"still sloppy at speeds above 130\")\
\
In order to avoid copyright problems\, perhaps the user could record his own desired licks into Soundslicer\, that way only people who have actually purchased\, say\, \"Gypsy Picking\" could use Michael Horowitz's licks...\
\
Or ultimately\, it might be best if a financial arrangement could be made with authors such as Michael Horowitz so that they specifically license their licks for sale in \"Licktionary\"... but it wouldn't it be cool if users could also create their own Licktionary files and share them with their peers?\
\
Perhaps if this were to all be offered as an online service\, maybe even at the djangobooks.com website- ???\, then the website administrator could have maximum control of the licks being offered to avoid piracy and copywright problems. Users could be charged a monthly or annual subscription fee or a flat rate per lick?\
\
Or if you think that piracy/copyright problems are ultimately unsolvable\, or content creators such as Horowitz and Oberg are not interested in working with you\, then I guess the licks could all be lifted from Django recordings or be created and supplied by the users themselves?\
\
The GJ market might not be that big\, but if the concept could be refined successfully\, the same idea might work for many other genres of music where it would be more profitable.\
\
Well\, those are my ideas for now\, let me know what you think...\
\
Will Wilson\
Niagara-On-The-Lake\, ON",18491,"BBCode","2010-09-29 14:00:20"
18492,426,"Thanks for the note\, Will. I've actually been planning something along these lines for a while now\, and Soundslice is the first step at it. Stay tuned -- I'll surely post something to the djangobooks.com forum when things are ready to share.\
\
Adrian",18492,"BBCode","2010-09-29 15:55:00"
18493,1790,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
Thanks for your note... it sounds as if perhaps you've gotten along so far doing your own thing that collaboration with another programmer is not an attractive option at this stage?\
\
Well\, anyway\, I hope I wasn't speaking out of turn in mentioning your project to thanassis...?\
\
Will",18493,"BBCode","2010-09-29 18:30:02"
18494,1581,"Hi\, Adrian\, \
\
I just realized when I saw your post about the workshop in Chicago at Old Town that you must be Adrian Holovaty?  Loved your performance at DFNW with Alphonso and the rest of Swing Gitan.  There was so much energy in your performance.  Thanks!!\
\
Lorretta",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-30 09:24:47"
18495,426,"Hi Loretta\,\
\
Thanks\, but I didn't actually play on stage at DFNW! I play with Swing Gitan from time to time\, whenever Alfonso needs a second rhythm guitarist. I was at DFNW just as a civilian. :-)\
\
Adrian",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-30 09:30:15"
18496,1581,"Aaah\, my mistake\, Adrian.  No matter -- my husband is from Chicago so we get out there every once in awhile and maybe we'll see you at the Green Mill sometime\, which is a great venue.\
\
Lorretta",18487,"BBCode","2010-09-30 09:51:43"
18497,2768,"Hi there\, just checking if you red my reply to your question on the \"any gypsy jazz in Portugal?\".\
\
It would be nice if i found someone to practice with :)\
\
Miguel.",18497,"BBCode","2010-10-01 05:06:41"
18498,2924,"Hey Thomas\, \
\
Haven't heard back from you. Did you receive my PM about USPS quotes to Denmark? Just let me know if you're still interested or not.\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Dave\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42498#p42498]Subject: Dell Arte Robin Nolan (1st post on Djangobooks!)[/url]\
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[quote=\"stenslager\"]will you send it to europe\,\,and btw\,\,it looks great\,\,fantastic job youve done there\,\,regards thomas[/quote]",18457,"BBCode","2010-10-01 05:42:25"
18499,2138,"That's a pretty nice guitar.  I found a Dell'Arte Pigalle for cheap on ebay and use that for now.  Eventually\, I'll move to something a bit better if I feel like thhis is going to be a longer obsession.\
\
I highly recommend the Denis Chang dvds.  I own the first improv cd and it really opened my ears and gave me some nice pathways for getting through a few solos a night.  The Wrembel book will definitely help me in the long term once I get the basic GJ vocab down.  My biggest challenge is trying to fit a few hours a day to practice\, while holding down a fulltime job and playing in a few bands on the side.\
\
I have a bit of a tough gigging week coming up...wedding\, regular weekly thing\, small local festival.  Once I get through that\, I'll drop you a line and we can get together to swap notes.   \
\
In the mean time\, I play at a restaurant called Madame Claude Cafe on Thursdays from 8-12am.  [url=http://www.madameclaudecafe.com/]http://www.madameclaudecafe.com/[/url]\
It's not traditional gypsy\, but we do french songs in the GJ vein.  If you do plan on coming\, I'd recommend making a reservation.\
\
Anyway\, I'll drop you a line in a few days once my schedule clears up.   Looking forward to it.\
\
Jim",18485,"BBCode","2010-10-01 10:16:34"
18500,248,"Hi all\,\
Here are some changes I need to have you all notice- please use what you'd like to!\
\
\
&gt; Brooklyn djangology festival:\
&gt; The Jalopy Theatre- 315 Columbia Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\
&gt; October 15th\, Friday\
&gt; 8: Hot club from Hells Kitchen\
&gt; 8:50 Hot Club Thing\
&gt; 9:40 Luke Hendon trio\
&gt; 10:30 Stephane Wrembel\
&gt; 11:20 special guest Titi Bambeger sponsored by Kraar Associates\
&gt; 12:10 Blue Plate special\
&gt;\
&gt; Saturday:\
&gt; 8 Jack Soref\
&gt; 8:50 Hot Club of D.C.\
&gt; 9:40 Franglais\
&gt; 10:30 Special Guest Titi Bamberger sponsored by Kraar Associates\
&gt; 11:20 Jason Anick\
&gt; 12:10 The Chicken Thieves\
\
&gt; Boston Djangology Festival\
&gt; Atwoods Tavern-\
&gt; 877 Cambridge Street\, Cambridge\, Ma\, 02141\
&gt; Sunday\, October 17th\
&gt; 4 Jack Soref\
&gt; 4:50 Jason Anick\
&gt; 5:40 Franglais\
&gt; 6.30 Special Guest Titi Bamberger sponsored by Kraar Associates\
&gt; 7:25 Hot Club Thing\
&gt; 8:15 The Chicken Thieves\
\
Please note the time changes and all that. Welcome to titi- very exciting that he is involved.\
\
Thanks\,\
Ben",18391,"BBCode","2010-10-01 14:18:56"
18501,2082,"Hi I would like to buy a pick. \
\
I am in Canada. What is the cost?\
Thanks\
Denny.",18501,"BBCode","2010-10-01 14:28:45"
18502,2082,"Hi I would like to buy a pick. \
\
I am in Canada. What is the cost?\
Thanks\
Denny.",18501,"BBCode","2010-10-01 14:29:28"
18503,230,"Hi Bob\, was good seeing you up at DFNW; glad you're making a name for yourself with your GJ guitars...you know where I am\, so feel free to get in touch if you have the desire to take a brake from your work bench and jam and sip an Ardbeg or two. Slainte! Phil",18503,"BBCode","2010-10-02 08:11:29"
18504,230,"Hi Mike where are you located? cheers Phil",18504,"BBCode","2010-10-02 10:12:35"
18505,1981,"hi im sorry for the late reply\,\,im still interested but have to go away for 14 days due to work\,\,ill see if i can get my brother to sort it out with you\,\,ill let you know monday\,\,otherwise just sell it if you get an offer near your location\,\,cheers thomas",18460,"BBCode","2010-10-02 11:03:12"
18506,1230,"Im in Danville\,CA (SF bay area)(and Im not sure how to work this pm thing-Im old school \,lo tech;let me know if you get this\,please)",18506,"BBCode","2010-10-02 11:27:03"
18507,230,"Hi Mike - got your message...let me have your address and a copy of the CD will be in the mail to you. I know it's out of print and so I'm happy to share.\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",18506,"BBCode","2010-10-02 14:08:16"
18508,1230,"Phil- w0w!-thats very generous;I will gladly pay your expenses\,and shipping. Is there anythnig you are looking for\,GJ wise?Do you have \"Gypsy Guitar Masters stochelo rosenberg\,romane  cd/dvd? The DVD wont play on my player(euro version?) My address is : Mike Reed 103 Belgian Dr. DAnville\, CA 94526  Thanks very much. ps. did you go to DFNW this year? your impression?",18506,"BBCode","2010-10-02 16:52:22"
18509,679,"Patrus\, thanks for linking me to your website\, it's great! I was just curious if you knew about where to get the LP you mentioned in the thread? I don't see anything on ebay....maybe there are some used record websites?",18509,"BBCode","2010-10-03 08:33:34"
18510,230,"Hi Mike\, I might be able to email you the tracks in mp3 format\, let me have your email address and I will give it a go\, if not I will mail you the disc. Shipping's nothing to CA...I'm in Oregon. Yes DFNW was fantastic\, I've been to all 10 years of the festival and was a great time again at the shows and at the jams. Have you ever been?\
\
Please email me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",18506,"BBCode","2010-10-03 09:36:04"
18511,635,"to bad I just sold my last one couple month ago!\
\
but you really want LP\, or you will be happy with MP3 version of it?\
\
have a look here\
[url=http://www.gemm.com/]http://www.gemm.com/[/url]\
\
or keep watching on eBay",18509,"BBCode","2010-10-03 15:28:44"
18512,606,"Hi Lorretta\,\
\
It looks like DFNW was good this year\, you must have enjoyed seeing both Ludovic and Julien.  Ludovic seems to be playing with quite a few different models of accordions these days (Cavagnolo\, Fisart\, Roland) ... which did he play at the festival?\
\
I've attached Valse des Niglos - I actually had it as 2 separate page JPEG scans\, and it's in C minor whereas I thought it was written out in E minor.  Oh well\, at least you have it now!   :D \
\
I moved to France in April and then in June I married my French wife - we met in the US 6 years ago while she was working there.  When she took a job back in France I jumped at the opportunity.  It's nice to be in a country where the accordion is really appreciated\, and I just recently found a teacher for the button accordion.  I'm still making the change from the piano accordion\, but it is really hard.  \
\
I have a lot more musette waltzes scanned that I could send you if you are looking for other pieces.  I remember that you wrote that you have some Frank Marocco books.  Are these his PDFs or actual physical books?  Which ones do you have?  I just have one with this original jazz pieces\, and a few individual songs from his tango book.\
\
best\,\
Brandon",18354,"BBCode","2010-10-04 02:06:48"
18513,2360,"Oi Miguel\,\
\
Just was in Porto.  :) \
haven´t been online so I didn´t see your message.\
\
I´m setting up a studio near pombal.\
If all goes well I´ll stay here for a while.\
Right now playing jazz\,blues with another guy.\
I´ll pick up my gypsy guitar next month and I´ll send you a message soon.\
Would be cool to jam.\
Saúde",18497,"BBCode","2010-10-04 03:00:47"
18514,1393,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42804#p42804]Subject: 2mm Blue Chip Picks[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Hi All\
\
I still have two Blue Chip TP1R 80 (2mm) new in bags that are surplus to my needs.  They have two corners  similar to the wegen GJ picks and one that is more rounded.  They are $50 plus mailing from Blue Chip  - \
\
I will let them go at $45 each including mailing to USA Canada or Europe\
\
PM me if you are interested[/quote]\
\
Hello Jazzaferi\
\
I'm interested\, if you still have one. Let me know how you want to work the payment. Thanks.\
\
Sam Lewis",18514,"BBCode","2010-10-04 10:25:04"
18517,1852,"Hi Sam\
\
you can paypal me at       <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jay.jennings@shaw.ca\">jay.jennings@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
Let me know your address and once pmt is in  I will mail out to you\
\
Best  Jay",18517,"BBCode","2010-10-04 16:05:12"
18518,1393,"Hi \
\
I'll make the paypal payment right now. Name and address below. Thanks.\
\
Sam Lewis\
PO Box 632\
Troy\, NY 12181",18514,"BBCode","2010-10-04 17:14:33"
18519,1393,"Hey\
\
Paypal sent in the amount of $45.00 by <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:samrlewis@gmail.com\">samrlewis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks again.\
\
Sam",18514,"BBCode","2010-10-04 17:20:31"
18520,1852,"Hi Sam\
\
the payment came through fine will get it out tomorrow in mail\
\
Jay",18517,"BBCode","2010-10-04 18:03:08"
18521,2935,"Hi Jim\,\
\
I will definitely check out Denis Chang's DVDs. I hear you on the challenge of practicing while holding down a FT job\, a regularly gigging band\, and 2 young kids in my case... But I've caught the GJ bug and like you I'd like to explore it and see where it takes me. Although I have lived here for the last 15 years I am originally from France and this music seems to form part of my subconsious.\
\
Anyway\, good luck with your upcoming gigs and let's reconnect when your schedule clears out.\
\
Guillaume",18484,"BBCode","2010-10-05 11:46:58"
18522,1581,"Brandon!  Thanks so much for the Valse de Niglos!  I am so excited about that.  I just got in from a \"total immersion\" weekend of accordion\, so I'm catching up on work\, but will look for the Marroco stuff in the next few days. '\
\
Thanks again -- I really appreciate it.  I'll get back to you. \
\
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-10-05 13:23:21"
18523,248,"Craig\,\
And please pass this on to whomever you wish- there is a full system\, so unless you are totally into a specific peice of gear\, its best just to use the live mics that will be there. Jalopy has a great pa\, and they know how to use it. I belive that they are capable to record right of the board as well. I'll email Stephan to see what the breakdown is for yous - ernie is not only used to the music but great with quick changes (like the 5 minutes I allow!) between bands\, hopefully my band and lukes band will be the hardest two of the whole fest (he might have a drummer\, and my lead player plays an archtop with effect pedals and all that!!).\
See you there. I highly\, and i mean highly recommend the Good fork\, Al di la\, and Canaille all within an easy drive of the hotel.\
B.",18391,"BBCode","2010-10-05 18:16:17"
18524,278,"Titi? Really? Cool....\
Really?\
\
\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42854#p42854]Subject: Brooklyn Djangology!![/url]\
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[quote=\"bbwood_98\"]Brooklyn Djangology Festival-\
we are at it again in Two weeks! Please come and check it out october 15th\, and 16th at the fabulous Jalopy Theatre- \
Thanks\,\
Ben\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->DjangoFestcorrect.pdf<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]DjangoFestcorrect.pdf[/quote]",18524,"BBCode","2010-10-05 20:06:47"
18525,248,"Tom\,\
Titi\, really - and pretty darn cool\, yeah!\
B.",18525,"BBCode","2010-10-06 04:40:48"
18526,1679,"Hi\, I will take it if it is still available.  Just PM the particulars wrt preferred payment.\
\
Thank you and\
\
Best\,\
Ed\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42825#p42825]Subject: Lulo Reinhardt DVD[/url]\
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[quote=\"Bohemian\"]What  ?  No Lulo fans\
\
$12   I'll pay shipping[/quote]",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-06 12:09:58"
18527,310,"Still available..\
\
If you will give me your address I'll send it out ASAP\
\
\
Check is fine\
\
Jeff Hildreth\
2444 Cedar Flat Rd.\
Williams\, Or.\
 97544",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-06 12:32:01"
18528,1679,"Dear Jeff\, Thanks!\
\
Address:  \
Edward McPhail\
109 Hilltop Drive\
Mount Holly Springs\, PA 17065\
\
I will send a check for $12 ASAP.  If the mail delivery has already been by my house your check will go out with tomorrow's mail.\
\
Thanks again and\
\
Best\,\
Ed\
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[quote=\"Bohemian\"]Still available..\
\
If you will give me your address I'll send it out ASAP\
\
\
Check is fine\
\
Jeff Hildreth\
2444 Cedar Flat Rd.\
Williams\, Or.\
 97544[/quote]",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-06 13:03:45"
18529,310,"I'll send  the DVD  out tomorrow.\
\
No hurry on the check.. whenever it's convenient.\
\
Thanks\
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Jeff",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-06 15:21:46"
18530,1679,"Dear Jeff\, Check is in an envelope waiting for a stamp.  I will send it off tomorrow.  The DVD looks like a good one.  Lulo Reinhardt is an amazing player.  I am also looking forward to seeing Doug Martin.  He was recently in Harrisburg with John Jorgenson.\
\
Thanks again and\
\
Best\,\
Ed",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-06 15:42:01"
18531,470,"greetings\, i'm in colorado springs and looking to start a group. \
are you still in colorado?   do you know any one that may be interested?     \
   thanks      greg",18531,"BBCode","2010-10-06 16:41:02"
18532,470,"greetings\, i'm in colorado springs\, looking to start a gypsyjazz group.\
just thought i see if you might know someone that might be interested.\
   thanks    greg",18532,"BBCode","2010-10-06 16:46:18"
18533,310,"I got this video from the Austrralian producer\, direct.\
I am certain you will enjoy it\, I do.\
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Jeff",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-06 17:27:15"
18534,2082,"Hi Pete\,\
Would you let them go for 150 including shipping?\
Denny.",18534,"BBCode","2010-10-06 17:38:41"
18535,343,"Yup!  That sounds good to me.  Will you send your address to me -- my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kidtulsa@gmail.com\">kidtulsa@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  I can get the in the mail to you tomorrow.\
My address is 6126 NE Emerson St. Portland OR 97218.  You can send me a check or wait to receive/inspect the DVDs before sending payment.  Either way.\
Let me know if this sounds good\, and thanks.\
Pete",18535,"BBCode","2010-10-06 18:09:26"
18536,563,"Pete--\
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Michael sort of jumped the gun and listed your old Dupont as \"coming soon\" before we nailed everything down. One thing I wanted to do first was honor a promise I made to you to offer the MC-50 back should I ever decide to sell it. So let me do that now\, and please accept my apology that Michael listed the guitar before I got in touch with you. \
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I hate to sell the MC-50\, actually. It is a spectacular guitar in every way\, but since buying it\, we have moved from a 3000 sq. ft. house in New Jersey to a 1300 sq. ft. condo in Chicago\, and I no longer have room for 15 guitars. Plus\, I have gotten into vintage guitars in a big way\, and found a 1930's Busato that fills the niche the MC-50 fills\, but is a little better. \
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So you have first dibs if you want it. Either way\, I intend to see it finds a good home. Benny Robertson has asked me about it\, and he would be a great owner. And BTW\, it was used for rhythm on a few cuts on Alfonso Ponticelli's new CD\, and was on stage providing rhythm in front of 12\,000 people at Millenium Park for Alfonso's big GJ show. I have a pic of it on stage if you want it.\
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I hope all is well with you. \
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Michael",18536,"BBCode","2010-10-06 18:27:07"
18537,2082,"Hi Pete\,\
I can send you the 150 by Paypal if you like. \
My address is \
Denny Bitovski\
278 Kerwood Dr. \
Cambridge\, ON N3C 4M4\
Canada",18534,"BBCode","2010-10-07 01:17:36"
18539,9,"Hi Sam...Paris would be the best\, especially if you speak French. Holland is tougher because the Gypsies are harder to contact.\
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Have fun!\
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'm",18539,"BBCode","2010-10-07 11:52:49"
18541,285,"Michael\,\
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Let me know if you get the Selmer?!\
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Best\,\
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Robin",18473,"BBCode","2010-10-08 07:06:00"
18542,9,"I did place a bid but according to the aucitoneers someone has already outbid me. That 18% fee they charge makes it pretty tough to get a good deal. \
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Anyway\, thanks for the tip! \
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'm",18478,"BBCode","2010-10-08 09:46:16"
18543,285,"Sorry you didnt get it!\
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R",18473,"BBCode","2010-10-09 09:34:52"
18544,2886,"Hey Brandon\
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Hopefully I'll be looking at a Zero Sette B.30 next week\, also made at the same factory and probably a sister\" instrument to the Super.   It looks like its in great shape but as you know you cant judge a book by its cover.  The new Guilietti 127 really had nothing going for it for me...it didnt have the sound\, fullness or projection of the older Guilietti boxes.   Hopefully the B.30 is the one if not theres a Petosa 1100 around of dubious past and if not Im gonna order a new Beltuna...\
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Lots of Gypsy there next few weeks...Bklyn Djangology\, the calvin Theatre in three weeks and Django in Birdland....\
\
The Super on ebay did nothing at that price...the US  price is about $5500-6000 if you could find one and the seller would accept no returns\
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Stay Well                        Bill",18544,"BBCode","2010-10-09 20:31:52"
18545,606,"Hey Bill\,\
Glad to hear the search is progressing.  I have a feeling the B.30 is more or less an AM1100\, which is what I play.  I like it for the most part but I've heard three different AM1100s now and I always think the clarinet reeds in the tone chamber sound week.  I'd be interested to hear what you think of the Zero Sette. \
Cheers\,\
Brandon",18544,"BBCode","2010-10-10 13:10:01"
18546,679,"Hey thanks for that link\, I never heard of gemm.com before. Looks like a great place to find old records. This sounds kind of funny but it turns out I had this recording the whole time...my previous teacher Stephane Wrembel gave me an mp3 compilation of some old gypsy jazz albums a few years ago and I found it all saved on a usb memory drive last week....I couldn't believe it. Thanks for the response and for having such a great website!",18509,"BBCode","2010-10-11 07:38:57"
18547,679,"Hey Michael\,\
  I'm going through gypsy rhythm (which my great girlfriend bought for me) and I came across this version of Dark Eyes. I have 3 versions of Dark Eyes\, but I instantly recognized that I was missing this one. Any idea what CD this one is on?",18547,"BBCode","2010-10-11 14:49:29"
18548,480,"Hello\, I just e-mailed you\, but wanted to PM you as well to make sure you got the message..... interested in your guitar\, wanted to know if you would take 2000 for it (I will ultimately need to ship it to California\, and install a bigtone pickup\, which I think will bring my costs up by about 500 bucks\, so any discount would be appreciated).\
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Also\, I wanted to know why you went for a Dupont over this -- of course\, you don't have to answer -- I know you are trying to get rid of the thing\, but I'm just curious. My experience with these guitars has been quite good\, but I've got a number of Dupont die-hards telling me that I'm making a big mistake by settling for this and not splurging for a Dupont -- I just wanted to get your take on the difference\, why you prefer the Dupont over the Hommage in terms of tone\, etc. Dupont is just out of my price range!\
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Thanks very much\, feel free to e-mail me at\
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Best\,\
Lex",18548,"BBCode","2010-10-11 19:41:33"
18549,9,"HI...it's here:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/integral_django_18.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... go_18.html[/url]",18549,"BBCode","2010-10-11 21:00:37"
18550,131,"[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42969#p42969]Subject: Recommend gypsy jazz with vocals[/url]\
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[quote=\"alexborowski\"]Lately I've been in the mood to hear some gypsy jazz with vocals (most of the recordings I have are with female singers\, but I'm open to either women or men singers).  Do you guys have any recommendations for some good recordings of this kind?  Stuff along the line of the Gypsy Project cd with Sara Lazarus and Bireli.  Thanks![/quote]\
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I'd be very happy to send you one of our new EP CD featuring Eva Somers on vocals.  It was just released last week.   Eva is a great young singer and was a hit at Django in June this summer.  You can get a sample of her singing there on You Tube.  \
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE38f-Wyauk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE38f-Wyauk[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQBn1uAnHuw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQBn1uAnHuw[/url]\
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If you'd like our CD\, it is $10 including shipping.  Paypal to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> will get it done.  Or a check in the mail if you prefer. \
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BTW\, Eva has moved to Montreal\, but we play with Eva next Saturday at the Django Festival at the Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn\, NY.   \
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Craig Bumgarner\
Hot Club of DC",18550,"BBCode","2010-10-12 13:26:02"
18551,1509,"Hi Ben\, \
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For the Brooklyn Djangology Festival\, will the jams on Friday only start after the last band plays (they start at 12:10am) or will they be going on all over the Jalopy throughout the night?  Please let me know and thanks!\
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Alex",18551,"BBCode","2010-10-13 07:04:35"
18552,248,"Alex\,\
Jalopy is not that big\, but occasionally people play outside; but generally after the set (which ends at 1am)- it is a late night scene\, for sure. There are some opportunities to play before 8\, and if you'd like to take a class with titi we can arrange that as well.\
THanks\,\
Ben",18552,"BBCode","2010-10-13 07:15:15"
18553,1509,"Hi Ben\, \
\
Thanks for getting back to me\, I appreciate it.  When is Titi available for privates Friday?  Can two guitarists take a private lesson at one time?  How much for a private lesson?  Not sure if I want a private but I thought I'd ask since you seem to be running the event.\
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Alex",18551,"BBCode","2010-10-13 07:30:21"
18554,248,"Alex\,\
Yes\, I am running the event (you want to run it next year??)!! Titi will likely be available friday\, and for sure saturday- I'll see him in a few hours and get back to you about that . . .I need to check with the venue about timing. Privates are 100 an hour\, and for two it should be like 150 an hour (I think)\, and yes\, a small \"master class\" is very possible with two people- I have to check with him on the scheduling  . . . . \
Get back to you on this tomorrow- what time is good for you?\
B.",18552,"BBCode","2010-10-13 10:18:10"
18555,1509,"Hi Ben\, \
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Run it next year?  No I'm good thanks.   :D \
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I'll talk to the other guitarist about that price\, I know he's coming from Germany but that's a lot of money.  We can only come Friday so checking times on that day would be best.  Probably times before he goes on would be good.\
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Thanks\,\
\
Alex\
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Alex\,\
Yes\, I am running the event (you want to run it next year??)!! Titi will likely be available friday\, and for sure saturday- I'll see him in a few hours and get back to you about that . . .I need to check with the venue about timing. Privates are 100 an hour\, and for two it should be like 150 an hour (I think)\, and yes\, a small \"master class\" is very possible with two people- I have to check with him on the scheduling . . . .\
Get back to you on this tomorrow- what time is good for you?\
B.",18551,"BBCode","2010-10-13 13:03:45"
18556,2944,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42965#p42965]Subject: Saga Cigano GJ-10 + Case + P/U + extras - $500[/url]\
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[quote=\"David F.\"]Where is the instrument located?[/quote]\
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If you're interested in the guitar\, I'll do $475 plus shipping.",18556,"BBCode","2010-10-14 02:07:53"
18557,2492,"How much were you thinking?  I'm looking to buy a stimer\, and had assumed I couldn't find a real one!\
thanks for you time\
noah",18557,"BBCode","2010-10-14 16:28:39"
18559,2488,"Well\,\
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I compare both many time and always came back to the original one.\
It's very difficult to get original one's. I only saw two for the past three years.\
What you can do it's get an attachment to attach it from the back.\
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The sound is so different it's like day and night.\
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The new ones are ove $300\, i would love to get $600 and I will ship it for free.\
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Thanks\,\
D.",18557,"BBCode","2010-10-14 16:45:19"
18560,2492,"Wow!  Very cool\, but a bit too much for me right now  Thanks again\
noah",18557,"BBCode","2010-10-14 17:01:45"
18561,2488,"ok\, think about it.\
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I saw the exact same one for $900 sometime back on the internet.\
Good luck searching !\
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Peace !",18557,"BBCode","2010-10-14 17:07:31"
18563,9,"Hi...this was one is probably the best:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/gonzalo-bergara-playalong-1.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ong-1.html[/url]\
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'm",18539,"BBCode","2010-10-15 08:08:59"
18565,1581,"Hey\, Brandon\, \
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Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you\, but work has been totally wild.  \
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[quote]It looks like DFNW was good this year\, you must have enjoyed seeing both Ludovic and Julien. Ludovic seems to be playing with quite a few different models of accordions these days (Cavagnolo\, Fisart\, Roland) ... which did he play at the festival?[/quote]\
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He played the Fisart all of the times he played and\, as you mentioned in one of the forums\, the acordina.\
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[quote]It's nice to be in a country where the accordion is really appreciated\, and I just recently found a teacher for the button accordion. I'm still making the change from the piano accordion\, but it is really hard. [/quote]\
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That is such an incredible opportunity.  I've just started to think about going to the button accordion -- I found a sweet 1960s Hohner on Craigslist a couple of years ago -- but can't find a teacher in the Pacific NW.  So for now I'll just keep trying to master the piano accordion\, esp. given your comment about it being hard to make the transition.  \
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I'm not sure the Marocco books I have are what you're looking for because they're not music\, they're workshop material. But I just put them into a ZIP file in case you do want them.  I have Rhythm Patterns for the Left Hand and Beginning Harmony and Improvisation Studies.  They both come with sound files\, although I don't think the sound files for the Rhythm Patterns book copied correctly.   (They play on a CD\, but not my computer.)\
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Anyway\, if you're interested in those\, let me know and I'll send them\, assuming there's no limit on the size of attachments.  If there is\, send me your regular e-mail and I'll send to there. (Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:LPalagi@nas.com\">LPalagi@nas.com</a><!-- e -->)\
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I do have some other sheet music that you might be interested in if you don't already have it.  I went to an accordion workshop a couple of weeks ago and got music for Jo Privat's \"Fleur de Pampa\" and also the \"Indifference\" valse.  And the other thing I have is some Marcel Loeffler songs.  A couple of years ago he had some sheet music on his site -- it was gone last time I looked\, but I have the files for Swing Suspens and Numero 13\, both of which are incredible songs.  I have PDFs for all of the music mentioned\, so let me know if you want them. \
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Cheers and thanks again for Valse de Niglos.\
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-10-16 11:36:35"
18566,2462,"Hi\, I'd like to buy your guitar. If you could let me know shipping details and cost I'd appreciate it. I'm not really sure what to expect. My name and address are :\
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Steve Gorby\
4674 Sherlaw Rd. \
Chilliwack\, BC\
V4Z 1H3\
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If you've added anything to your asking price for haggling I'd appreciate any breaks you can give me. :oops: \
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I do have a paypal account ; what method of payment works best for you? \
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Thanks\, Steve\
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Edit: My email address is :\
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cheers\, Steve",18566,"BBCode","2010-10-16 21:20:47"
18567,620,"Hi Steve\,\
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Just sent you an e-mail.\
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Thanks\,\
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Ben Robertson",18567,"BBCode","2010-10-17 03:30:05"
18568,1679,"Hi Ted\, Sorry that I did not email sooner.  This has been sitting in my drafts folder for some time.  I have been buried with work.  Congrats on the move to Europe.  I hope that it means fantastic professional opportunities for you.  I saw a great on line interview you gave in France over what appeared to be some very nice fruit of the vine.\
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Given that you have played so many different guitars I am interested in learning your opinion wrt different brands.  I noticed that back in the 1990s you used to play Duponts.  (I was reading archived versions of Paul Hotstetter's site and your name occasionally came up and also\, I was reading older Djangobooks forum threads.)  I am curious about the move you have made from Duponts to JP Favinos.  Is that an accurate observation on my part? \
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From online I see you own a JP Favino oval (true?).  I saw a year or two back you sold your JP D hole (I thought about buying it at the time but I just did not know enough about JPs guitars--how they play and what they sound like.  At the time Michael was not providing videos and I knew of no players who used a JP.)\
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I am also messaging you to give an update.  I really\, really love JP Favino #1087!  It is a marvelous guitar and I really do not miss the two frets (12 fret long scale instead of 14).  I also own three Duponts: 2 VRs (VRB oval and VR D) and a Dupont Jorgenson with sound chamber.  They are great guitars but I always find myself gravitating to the JP Favino D hole.  JPs guitar have such a unique voice.  They are amazingly versatile and the two I have played are pretty loud (the other one is Michael Bauer's oval hole.)\
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Btw\, wrt your earlier PM to me\, you wrote that you had other \"fish in the frier\" so did not purchase #1087.  Were you chasing other guitars?  For selfish reasons\, I am glad you did not choose to buy #1087.  Soon after I got the guitar though I noticed a very small crack starting to form.  No guitar of mine had ever had a crack.  Needless to say I was hysterical.  Per recommendation\, I sought out Rodrigo who was kind enough to fit me in on a Sunday.  Turns out there was more work to be done (loose frets) which he finished when we met up again at Django in June\, but he was able to prevent a small crack from becoming an issue.  He said that since it is on the upper treble bout that the cleat will have no effect on the volume of the instrument.\
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I hope you do not mind that I have messaged you again but I just wanted to \"chat\" with someone else who appreciates JP's wonderous guitars.\
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One last thing\, what string gauge and brand do you use on your JP Favinos?  Do you use Argentine 10s?\
\
I hope that I find you well.  Take care and\
\
Best\,\
Ed\
PS Yet another question.  Have you ever played a Hahl guitar?  In some of Bireli's recordings his Hahl sort of reminds me of a JP Favino except that the Hahl has a larger does of Selmer like complexity.  This could be wildly inaccurate since I have never gotten to hear a Hahl in person let alone play one.\
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[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]Hi Ed\,\
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Thank you for the response and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Adjusting to life off the road and getting ready to move to Europe has been taking up my time. My vintage Stimer blessed me by holding out for another night and when I got back to NY I was able to grab one of my back-ups and complete the tour without issue. Now to think about getting it restored.\
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Congrats on 1087\, that's a great guitar. It's one I would've loved to have owned\, but I have other fish in the frier!\
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All the best\,\
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Ted[/quote]",18568,"BBCode","2010-10-17 17:41:05"
18569,4,"Hey Ed\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]Hi Ted\, Sorry that I did not email sooner.  This has been sitting in my drafts folder for some time.  I have been buried with work.  \
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No worries! Real life has a way of getting in the way of the fun stuff.\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
Congrats on the move to Europe.  I hope that it means fantastic professional opportunities for you.  I saw a great on line interview you gave in France over what appeared to be some very nice fruit of the vine.\
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I'm actually back now. It was only scheduled for 4 months. There are major challenges in working with gypsies on a regular basis it's just not worth the effort. Playing with those guys is great\, but in the end not what I want to do with my career so I'm happy to be back.\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
Given that you have played so many different guitars I am interested in learning your opinion wrt different brands.  I noticed that back in the 1990s you used to play Duponts.  (I was reading archived versions of Paul Hotstetter's site and your name occasionally came up and also\, I was reading older Djangobooks forum threads.)  I am curious about the move you have made from Duponts to JP Favinos.  Is that an accurate observation on my part? \
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Yes\, it is accurate. I got my first Dupont in 1995-ish and I loved it and them. Than Maurice's shop (the largest guitar making outfit in France) got too big and (I feel) quality began to suffer. The move to Favinos was simply because (at the time) I liked the larger body size and their tone\, and the fact that gypsy jazz was built on those guitars. Everyone from the Ferrets to Tchan Tchou\, Bousquet\, Mondine\, Ninine\, Tchavolo\, Dorado\, Moreno\, the Wintersteins and Weiss all played and recorded on those guitars. So it was only natural that I wanted to order one for myself.\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
From online I see you own a JP Favino oval (true?).  I saw a year or two back you sold your JP D hole (I thought about buying it at the time but I just did not know enough about JPs guitars--how they play and what they sound like.  At the time Michael was not providing videos and I knew of no players who used a JP.)\
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I one a petit bouche and I bought back the d-hole which I never wanted to sell to begin with\, but ran into money issues during one of my many career transitions. They are\, in my opinion\, the best guitars out there because of their sound. You can drive them and they never\, ever run out of headroom. There are some newer makers out there that are all the rage and their guitars maybe be light\, but their sound to my ears lacks sustain and depth.\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
I am also messaging you to give an update.  I really\, really love JP Favino #1087!  It is a marvelous guitar and I really do not miss the two frets (12 fret long scale instead of 14).  I also own three Duponts: 2 VRs (VRB oval and VR D) and a Dupont Jorgenson with sound chamber.  They are great guitars but I always find myself gravitating to the JP Favino D hole.  JPs guitar have such a unique voice.  They are amazingly versatile and the two I have played are pretty loud (the other one is Michael Bauer's oval hole.)\
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Wow\, that's quite a collection! I'm happy that you love the Favino as much as I do. I was using my petit bouche on every single gig I played - gypsy\, new orleans\, big band\, dixie and it worked for everything. Very versatile. Every single person who played that guitar loved it.\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
Btw\, wrt your earlier PM to me\, you wrote that you had other \"fish in the frier\" so did not purchase #1087.  Were you chasing other guitars?  \
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I freelance and play a lot of different styles and even though most bandleaders don't know the difference\, and even though it sounded amazing\, they simply don't want to see a Selmer style guitar in an ensemble playing 1920's jazz. So\, I've been waiting for the right archtop to appear. It's sad\, but true. Also\, there is nothing like playing a good\, vintage archtop in a big band....absolutely nothing!\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
For selfish reasons\, I am glad you did not choose to buy #1087.  Soon after I got the guitar though I noticed a very small crack starting to form.  No guitar of mine had ever had a crack.  Needless to say I was hysterical.  Per recommendation\, I sought out Rodrigo who was kind enough to fit me in on a Sunday.  Turns out there was more work to be done (loose frets) which he finished when we met up again at Django in June\, but he was able to prevent a small crack from becoming an issue.  He said that since it is on the upper treble bout that the cleat will have no effect on the volume of the instrument.\
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I understand what you mean! When a crack started forming in my one gypsy guitar I was not happy but realized that at the end of the day\, cracks are good. It means the the top is the correct thickness. I always tell people \"Do you think that Stradivarius violins are without cracks?!\" As long as the repair is done professionally\, there should be no effect on the tone. Are you in NYC?\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
I hope you do not mind that I have messaged you again but I just wanted to \"chat\" with someone else who appreciates JP's wonderous guitars.\
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Not at all\, I love it! Just email me\, save yourself the time and effort of dealing with Djangobooks forum: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->! That way I can answer when I'm on the road\, too. Or call\, 917 880 2321\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
One last thing\, what string gauge and brand do you use on your JP Favinos?  Do you use Argentine 10s?\
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Yes\, JP builds his guitars to work best with light gauge (10) Argentines. He told me to never use another brand and reiterated that to me when I saw him in Paris last month.\
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[quote=\"Dr. Bull\"]\
PS Yet another question.  Have you ever played a Hahl guitar?  In some of Bireli's recordings his Hahl sort of reminds me of a JP Favino except that the Hahl has a larger does of Selmer like complexity.  This could be wildly inaccurate since I have never gotten to hear a Hahl in person let alone play one.\
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Yes\, they sound good\, but to my ears very flattoppy. Not bad\, just not my taste. When it comes to gypsy guitars\, I'm a Favino man....nothing else seems to compare. I love Rodrigo's guitars\, and have to say that should I ever buy another gypsy guitar\, it would be him.\
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All the best\,\
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Ted",18569,"BBCode","2010-10-18 01:06:40"
18570,2935,"Hey Jim\,\
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were you at any of the Djangology shows at Jalopy this past week end? I went Sat night and heard some great music. Jonathan Joubert (Chicken Thieves) blew me away - and he's a great guy too.\
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Just wanted to touch base and see if you'd be up for playing one of these days. I am around this week but out of town this week end.\
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Guillaume",18484,"BBCode","2010-10-18 09:49:26"
18571,2127,"hi Michael\
  have any of the pickups sold?\
  Between ebay sales \,and my touring \,and parenting schedule\
  I have not been able to create enough of a surplus to send you more.\
  workin on some single coils now though\
  hope you are well\
   Djangofest looked really fun\, I hope to go next year\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-18 12:07:56"
18573,2127,"cool Michael !  you can pay me after they both sell .Yes I do have more putty\, oh and also I think that the other non adjustable was also a humbucker?\
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  I am hoping to get you at least 5 or 6 more in the next two weeks\
   thank you again\
    Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-18 13:58:26"
18575,1679,"Dear Jeff\, Thank you for such a wonderful DVD!  Got it Saturday and have already watched it a couple of times.  I really like Lulo and the bonus is that I get to see Doug Martin play rhythm.  Lulo is pretty generous.  He lets Doug take a number of solos.  The band sounds great.\
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Thanks again and\
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Best\,\
Ed\
PS My check should have already made it to you.  Please let me know if it has not.",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-18 15:02:49"
18576,310,"Glad it arrived OK.\
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Excellent video\,   I  thought you would enjoy it.\
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I just got one CD of his and another on its way.. both from Germany\
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Jeff",18526,"BBCode","2010-10-18 15:24:58"
18577,1737,"Hi Ted\,\
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I may be interested in that Epiphone. Any chance of a few pics so I can a feel for condition etc?\
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best\,\
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Ian",18577,"BBCode","2010-10-18 20:23:45"
18578,4,"Hi Ian\,\
\
Thanks for your interest.\
\
[quote=\"ibradbur\"]Hi Ted\,\
\
I may be interested in that Epiphone. Any chance of a few pics so I can a feel for condition etc?\
\
best\,\
\
Ian[/quote]\
\
Yes\, I can take them when I see Chris on Thursday. Send me your email address\, so I can fire the pics off to you.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Ted",18578,"BBCode","2010-10-18 22:44:36"
18579,2005,"hello. trying to find info about your guitars. do you happen to make a d-hole? also what is the shortest scale you build in regards to gypsy jazz guitars? thanks. gama.",18579,"BBCode","2010-10-19 06:44:58"
18580,2138,"I missed this past weekend due to A cold.  Still feeling a bit under so this week is out.  What is your schedule like next week?  It might be nice to start a makeshift jam at a rehearsal studio a few times a month.  Like after work for a few hours.  If we get enough interest\, we could try to solicit a bar to let it happen.\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
That's the best place to reach me.",18485,"BBCode","2010-10-19 08:56:08"
18581,2935,"Hi\,\
\
could you please email me some additional photos of your Dupont guitar for sale at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ggoussault@yahoo.com\">ggoussault@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->?\
\
Many thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",18581,"BBCode","2010-10-19 12:21:57"
18582,1737,"Thanks Ted.. my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ibradbur@me.com\">ibradbur@me.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
best\,\
\
Ian",18577,"BBCode","2010-10-19 15:32:42"
18583,2127,"Ok I am sending you 3 pickups and an exrta tub of putty.\
    two single coils and a maple adjustable humbucker.\
   159$ single coils and 169$  humbuckers\
   here are pictures too\, you can crib any info or vids from ebay or you tube too if you need/want.\
     Oh and you can just pay me after the return policy is up as you sell if that works for you\, or let me know if something works better .\
\
  thank you\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-19 15:51:45"
18584,2127,"here are photos for the listings\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-19 15:59:17"
18585,2974,"hi serge:\
i got your gallato model django and a want to replace the bridge with a ebony bridge \,my problen is wich bridge iit´s the correct\,can you help me with the height  a need to ralpace.?\
\
Thanks",18585,"BBCode","2010-10-20 14:33:57"
18586,38,"Hi Guillaume\,\
\
thanks for contacting me - I am out of state at the moment and won't be back home until Monday latest.  Unfortunately\, I don't have the photos on my laptop.  Will that be ok?\
\
The guitar is a 2007 model\, plays very well both lead and rhythm.  It has a very full sound and is really nice.  There are a few blemishes here and there - please feel free to talk to Michael Horowitz about if you have any questions about it as I bought it from him earlier this year.  \
\
Our group is moving to a style that an archtop better suits as is my playing.  We're not really gypsy style any longer.   \
\
thanks again\,\
David",18586,"BBCode","2010-10-20 20:11:00"
18587,151,"Hi Roger\
\
Long time no chat - do you still have the same phone number?  I'd like to call you and just catch up on things\, when's a good time?  I hope all's well with you.\
\
Best\
Scot",10787,"BBCode","2010-10-21 06:25:52"
18588,2935,"Hi David\,\
\
no worries\, there's no rush. I wasn't sure you'd seen my PM.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",18581,"BBCode","2010-10-21 07:19:09"
18589,2100,"Good morning Ted (wherever you are!)\,\
\
Do you have any pictures of the epi blackstone you could send me.  I'm interested in it.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43080#p43080]Subject: For Sale: Chris Flory's Epiphone BLACKSTONE[/url]\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]Hi All\,\
\
Sorry\, I got the model confused\, it's a Blackstone\, not a Zenith.\
My friend and legendary NY swing guitarist Chris Flory\, sideman to such greats as Benny Goodman\, Scott Hamilton\, Ruby Braff\, Harry Allen\, is selling an old road guitar of his\, an early 1950's Epiphone Blackstone\, with a retro fitted DeArmond floating pick-up. He bought the guitar from Duke Robillard (they go way back to the jump blues and swing scenes of New England in the early 1970's). He wants $1500. for it. It's a great guitar and comes with guitar royalty provenance! Contact me via PM or email if you're interested.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Ted\
\
PS: For your enjoyment\, here are some vids of Chris:\
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wap0OTSv40M[/url]\
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stnqVetLszc[/url]\
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YefMf5wu4Xg[/url][/quote]",18589,"BBCode","2010-10-21 08:40:25"
18590,4,"Hi Phil!\
\
Thanks for your interest. I'll have them early next week\, I'm in Albuquerque NM until late Sunday night. I'm seeing Chris on Tuesday\, so I can send something to you Tuesday evening.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",18590,"BBCode","2010-10-21 11:35:44"
18591,2924,"Hey now\, how are your longings for the Dell Arte at this time?  :lol: \
\
Hope you're well.\
\
Dave",18457,"BBCode","2010-10-21 20:23:15"
18593,1981,"hi dave im fine sorry for the late reply\,\,\,im still hungry for it but im in dire straits\,\,im selling my gitane dg 320 to finance the dell arte\,\,and im being stood up \,\,sorry but sell it if there are other interested otherwise i have maybe 500$ right now\,\,and its hard to gather more in these times\,\,sorry man\,\,but im still very interested\,let me know if you are willing to wait a while\,\,all the best and again sorry for the late reply..\
Thomas",18460,"BBCode","2010-10-22 07:25:25"
18594,226,"Hello Scot\,\
\
Nice to hear from you. We are fine here.\
\
Our telephone number is still the same and the best time to be sure of getting me is weekdays between 6-7pm UK time which I guess is about 1-2pm your time.\
\
Best\,\
\
Roger",18594,"BBCode","2010-10-22 10:54:21"
18595,2975,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43133#p43133]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Academy[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Tele295\"]Keep me posted on that free sample\, Dave. I've been contemplating these 2 Academies.[/quote]\
\
\
here is a link to our recent free sample lesson by Denis Chang...\
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[url=http://www.aweber.com/archive/gypsyjazzacadem]http://www.aweber.com/archive/gypsyjazzacadem[/url]\
\
Best regards\
Dave",18595,"BBCode","2010-10-24 05:13:11"
18596,2975,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43133#p43133]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Academy[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Tele295\"]Keep me posted on that free sample\, Dave. I've been contemplating these 2 Academies.[/quote]\
\
Thanks for getting in touch\,\
\
Glad that you like our lesson sample. This one does not have a video. \
\
To answer your questions\,\
\
All the lessons filmed in HD have captions...I can also send you a document with the words Lollo says.\
\
If you want me to have the words written out to any of Lollo's home made lessons then just say the word.\
\
Yes\, you can upgrade after three months...i'll sort out the discount for you.\
\
Best regards\
Dave",18595,"BBCode","2010-10-24 09:55:55"
18597,1679,"Hi Benny\, This has been sitting in my drafts folder since just after DIJ.  Ach Du Lieber!  It was great to meet you in person\, get the chance to hang out\, drink some fine adult beverages\, play your marvelous guitars\, enjoy concerts etc. etc.\
\
You play very well and made my guitars (e.g.\, the Dupont Jorgenson) really sing.\
\
Congrats on selling your Favino!  Hope that all is well.  Take care and\
\
Best\,\
Ed",18597,"BBCode","2010-10-24 12:43:59"
18598,620,"Hey Eddie -\
\
I was wondering who this Dr Bull was. Nice to hear from you. I enjoyed meeting you as well. You know\, one of my very favorite guitars at DiJ this year was your D hole VR - that was a special one indeed.\
\
I'm still waiting to hear whether the sale of the Favino is final. It's on its way to Japan. Michael H doesn't think it will come back. Michael B keeps telling me how much potential it had with the right TLC\, but I like my Shopis better\, and I couldn't see keeping a second guitar around that is so similar and costs over twice as much. Apologies to everyone who had great guitars there this year (including yours)\, but my Shopis was my favorite of them all.\
\
So I took a chance that the Favino will go\, and bought that cool vintage Castellucia that showed up a few days ago. Now there's a different vibe! Very old school\, with lots of vintage mojo\, and a real nice contrast to the Shopis. I was seriously considering Michael B's '92 Dupont MC50 until this came along. I think he's a little miffed\, but he'll get over it.\
\
Let's stay in touch - my e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@swingology.ca\">ben@swingology.ca</a><!-- e -->. Check out our Web site.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Benny",18598,"BBCode","2010-10-24 13:48:12"
18600,9,"Hi Sam...that chord is listed in the intermediate chords as CM/E. Just transpose it....\
\
'm",18600,"BBCode","2010-10-25 14:02:06"
18602,38,"Hi Guillaume\,\
\
here are some photos of my guitar.  email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e --> if you need more info.\
\
I will be taking some more tomorrow.\
\
thanks\,\
David",18602,"BBCode","2010-10-25 21:09:42"
18603,2935,"Thanks David.\
\
It's beautiful! Definitely send more photos if you can.\
\
I am not familiar with the Bigtone PU. Is it similar to a K&K?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",18603,"BBCode","2010-10-26 09:07:44"
18604,1769,"Hi\, I saw your post about problems with tremolo picking while using gypsy style... I could have pretty much written that myself as I have ran into the same wall!\
\
I was wondering have you are progressing?  Did you decide to stick with it\, or switch to a hybrid?\
\
I have been at this 2 years now\, and still have a seemingly unsurmountable wall in front of me in regards to speed using GP.  I have had very good success with getting better tone and volume\, but no matter what cannot seem to play anything other than 8th notes at medium tempo using this style.\
\
I know others have switched with great success after just a few months\, but for me I am finding it very frustrating.  I think my main problem is tension in the right arm\, which locks it up when trying to do fast picking... using my old style of flatter wrist\, I am able to pretty much overcome that... so for now I seem to be stuck in a hybrid of GP on most stuff\, then when switching to faster sequence of notes\, I change position... not a great idea but it seems the only way for me to get by.\
\
Probably doesn't help that I did not start this until I was 47 years old\, and had decades of other ways of picking ingrained into me.\
\
Would love to hear how you are doing on it.\
\
Best\,\
doug \
franklin\, tn",18604,"BBCode","2010-10-26 11:14:05"
18605,2100,"Dave\,\
\
First\, congratulations\, the GJA sounds and looks very exciting.  I have a\
couple of questions I hope you don't find silly. \
\
I am hearing imparied\, so I really appreciate the captioning in the sample\
lessons I've seen.  Is this something that will be standard?  I hope so\,\
because I really need them to pickup the voice.  The music tends to be ok\,\
some loss in fidelity for me\, but overall\, I can follow it.\
\
Second\,  I'd like to lower my costs as much as possible\, but I'm shy about\
signing up for a year subscription without giving it workout\, so I'm\
planning on the 3 month subscription.  I did subscribe to another online\
tutorial site\, and it was disappointing\, and I dropped it after the 3\
months.  Your site\, looks so much better than the other one I tried\, but I\
need some time to see that it works for me.  So\, the question is after the\
3 month period\, can I upgrade to lower my costs?\
\
Thanks for the work in developing the site - actually\, thanks to everyone\
involved.  I already checked out the sample lesson on 'Step Swing'\, and\
spent the morning going over it.  I was really happy to get so much out of\
it\, even without video.\
\
Phil 'JazzDawg' Manuel",18605,"BBCode","2010-10-26 11:56:08"
18606,2029,"[quote=\"beavertoof\"]Hi\, I saw your post about problems with tremolo picking \
I was wondering have you are progressing?  Did you decide to stick with it\, or switch to a hybrid?\
[/quote]\
I have decided to stick with it. My tone is so much better than before that I have become less worried about speed - it will come with time. Also\, I hate the sound of sweep-picked upstrokes.\
\
[quote=\"beavertoof\"]\
I have been at this 2 years now\, and still have a seemingly unsurmountable wall in front of me in regards to speed using GP.  I have had very good success with getting better tone and volume\, but no matter what cannot seem to play anything other than 8th notes at medium tempo using this style.\
[/quote]\
Well\, here are my comments:\
\
1. I had reached a similar plateau sometime ago. Then my teacher suggested the following simple exercise (originally a Sal Salvador exercise):\
\
[i]Start at a tempo where you can comfortably play 16th notes.\
\
Play\, say\, a 2-octave C major scale in first position in 8th notes.\
Repeat at 16th notes at the same tempo.\
Go up a fret and repeat until you reach the 12th fret.\
\
Repeat for other fingerings and (possibly) other scales.\
\
When you are comfortable at a given speed\, raise the tempo by 4-5 bpm.[/i]\
\
My speed has improved dramatically since then. I can play comfortably eighth notes at tempos over 250 bpm with the rest-stroke technique. Now I use this practice method (8ths then 16ths etc) for nearly everything I practice (scales\, arpeggios\, licks).\
\
2. The single most important problem with the rest-stroke technique is the use of downstrokes when switching to a LOWER string. This might come naturally to some people\, but for other people (like me) it just seems to require dedicated practice.\
\
[quote=\"beavertoof\"]\
I know others have switched with great success after just a few months\, but for me I am finding it very frustrating.  I think my main problem is tension in the right arm\, which locks it up when trying to do fast picking... using my old style of flatter wrist\, I am able to pretty much overcome that... so for now I seem to be stuck in a hybrid of GP on most stuff\, then when switching to faster sequence of notes\, I change position... not a great idea but it seems the only way for me to get by.\
[/quote]\
Well\, when I first decided to switch to rest-stroke picking\, my teacher warned me that I would have to forget about alternate picking for about 3 years of so (and maybe use it on certain passages ONLY after my rest-stroke technique is fully developed) and I decided to stick with this advice. The first month was a humiliating experience (I couldn't pick \"Old Mcdonald had a farm\" consistently with the new technique)\, but after that things started to improve at a fast pace. Michael's drills in \"Gypsy picking\" were extremely helpful and his advice on hand position helped me overcome the problem of wrist locking (of course the problem still appears near my top speed\, but I don't worry too much about that). \
\
Regarding my problems with tremolo picking and string crossing\, I decided to use my old alternate picking book\, namely \"Right-hand development for jazz guitar\" by Renard Hoover (out of print in Amazon\, but available in torrent sites) and ADAPT all exercises to rest-stroke picking (some exercises are considerably more involved than those in Michael's book\, which is a good thing). Progress since then has been slow but steady (I can't spend all my day doing picking drills anyway). You might want to take a look at that book.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Spyros",18604,"BBCode","2010-10-26 12:30:42"
18607,2975,"Did you get this reply? I sent it on Sunday!\
regards\
Dave\
\
\
Thanks for getting in touch\,\
\
Glad that you like our lesson sample. This one does not have a video. \
\
To answer your questions\,\
\
All the lessons filmed in HD have captions...I can also send you a document with the words Lollo says.\
\
If you want me to have the words written out to any of Lollo's home made lessons then just say the word.\
\
Yes\, you can upgrade after three months...i'll sort out the discount for you.\
\
Best regards\
Dave",18607,"BBCode","2010-10-26 13:07:56"
18608,4,"Hi Phil\,\
\
Here are a couple photos of the guitar\, please send me your email for the rest. It's really a fantastic sounding\, looking and playing guitar and I'm not saying this. Duke apparently used it as a rhythm guitar on some recordings...which recordings\, I don't know\, Chris couldn't remember. It's very loud\, slightly dry sounding with a nice midrange tone. The neck is a nice profile. The action is set to medium and I think it had 13's on it\, but played very easily. I honestly think that for the price\, it's a bargain. There are other people interested and Chris is eager to sell so let me know!\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",18590,"BBCode","2010-10-26 15:55:42"
18609,1769,"Hey\, thanks so much for the thoughtful reply.  I will seriously work on that exercise\, and maybe can finally jump over this dang wall.\
\
Part of my problem is I am playing with 2 cats who are very good... one is a world class bluegrass player\, and he also digs jazz/django and can play the crap outa this stuff\, but does it all alt picking\, so he sounds nothing like a gypsy player\, but is so good it doesn't really matter.\
\
The other guy just has a naturally great right hand\, doesn't do GP either\, but more of a 20's/30's american jazz player type of thing\, lottsa chords in his leads.\
\
So\, then there is me\, who am good enough to play with them\, but always frustrated at my limitations and so in trying to 'keep up' have probably stuck too much to my old style to really break through.\
\
Alright\, gotta go practice! thanks again\,\
doug",18604,"BBCode","2010-10-26 19:23:27"
18610,2100,"Here's my email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",18589,"BBCode","2010-10-26 22:17:36"
18611,38,"Guillaume\,\
\
the Bigtone is what most gypsy players use\, but you'll see where a lot of them either use the AT Pro 70 either alone or as a supplement to the bigtone.  \
\
I have heard some players talk about the K&K - most like them but I've been told that while you need EQ for any pickup\, the K&K can be difficult.  On the other hand I've heard the opposite.  \
\
This Bigtone is hot and the reason I know that is that I had a Shelley Park Encore and when I plugged into our PA we had to put the juice to it; not so with this one\, it's a much better pickup.  In fact\, I don't use any EQ on it other than what's on my AER 60 and I get a very natural sound.  \
\
What other photo shots would you like to see?  Also\, let me know if you're interested in this guitar.  If so\, I'll hold off putting it on ebay - there is a player here where I live that's interested in it\, we just haven't hooked up yet.\
\
Let me know your thoughts\,\
\
thanks!\
David",18602,"BBCode","2010-10-27 10:22:50"
18612,2935,"Hi David\,\
\
The bigtone sounds like a great pickup. I am very interested in the guitar. I have been thinking about an MDC50\, so I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about how the MDC60 compares - does the different tone wood on the back and sides make a big difference? Are there any other differences?\
\
As far as additional photos\, if you could somehow try and show the blemishes that you mentioned earlier\, and if not then describe them in words as accurately as you can\, that would be great. I don't mind them but I'd rather avoid surprises.\
\
Assuming you can get back to me on the above I should be able to give you an answer almost right away.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",18603,"BBCode","2010-10-27 10:41:14"
18613,38,"Hi Guillaume\,\
\
I had the same question to Michael when I bought the guitar as I was pretty much determined to go with the MD50 - a friend of mine has a maple MD-50\, my playing partner has a Lehman with an additional soundhole at the top of the side facing the player.  Neither of these guitars have anything over this guitar.  In fact\, this guitar has more tone and sound (some call it volume) than those guitars.  My partner plays with a volume pedal\, I don't.  Everything I do goes straight through the amp with no DI box\, nothing\, and the sound is fabulous.  So to answer your question\, I don't think you're going to be able to tell a difference\, I can't\, other than what I hear is really good.  You might want to call Michael and ask him about it.  I bought this guitar from him\, he knew what I was looking for and when he knew it was coming in he emailed me immediately.  \
\
Another thing - when I first got the guitar\, the sound was so strong that it took me a few days playing\, no band or partner\, just playing to not just get use to it\, but to understand it and how to make it work even better.  I hope this helps....but I'm more than happy to talk guitars with you and about this issue in particular.  \
\
Dings:  There is one of the side of the guitar near the plug in that is a scratch.  Yes it's noticeable if you turn the guitar bottom up and look for it\, but after you look at it and forget about it\, that's it.  On the neck of the guitar\, it looks as if the original owner tried to get rid of the fret marker at the 10th fret and make one on the 9th.  That is helpful to some\, but I think it was stupid to do that because it's not necessary.  You can go to office depot and get round stick dots and they peel right off\, I know b/c I used them on my classical guitar when I was studying/playing classical.  Anyway\, it's nothing awful\, it's just there.\
\
There are some blemishes around the binding.  Again\, I'm not sure what/how but you have to look for them.  Did all of this bother me?  Initially I didn't like it and still don't\, but after you start playing you really don't think about it.  I never give it one second thought.  I've got a Lowden F32cx.  Bought it brand new\, but through some stupid careless\, not paying attention type things I've dinged it up a bit.  You can't see it; I know it's there but that's it.  And the people watching/listening to you play don't notice these things and if they did they wouldn't look at it.  And most importantly\, none of this affects the guitar's sound or playability.  \
\
Anyway\, I hope this helps.  For the price you can't beat it\, having a Dupont - it's extremely well made and the guitar is a wonderful instrument.  I totally understand your thoughts and I'll do my best to get this photographed as best I can. \
\
Please feel free to ask me anything\, etc.  Where are you located?\
\
thanks Guillaume!\
David",18602,"BBCode","2010-10-27 20:57:17"
18614,38,"Hi\,\
\
I do have the guitar.  One of the viewers sent me an email about the sound differences and the dings on it.  I am including the gist of my note to him and please let me know if you have any questions or need more photos.\
\
------------\
\
Before I bought the guitar as I was pretty much determined to go with the MD50 - a friend of mine has a maple MD-50\, my playing partner has a Lehman with an additional sound hole at the top of the side facing the player. Neither of these guitars have anything over this guitar. My partner plays with a volume pedal\, I don't. Everything I do goes straight through my AER 60 to the PA with no DI box. I don't think there is a significant tonal difference between the 50 & 60.  The difference is the wood on the b/s. You might want to call Michael and ask him about it. I bought this guitar from him\, he knew what I was looking for and when he knew it was coming in he emailed me immediately.\
\
Another thing - when I first got the guitar\, the sound was so strong that it took me a few days playing\, no band or partner\, just playing to not just get use to it\, but to understand it and how to make it work even better. \
\
Dings: There is one of the side of the guitar near the plug in that is a scratch. It's noticeable if you turn the guitar bottom up and look for it\, but after you look at it and forget about it\, that's it - and no one can see it otherwise. On the neck of the guitar\, it looks as if the original owner tried to get rid of the fret marker at the 10th fret and make one on the 9th.  I think it was stupid to do that because it's not necessary. You can go to office depot and get round stick dots and they peel right off\, I used them on my classical guitar when I was studying/playing classical. Anyway\, it's nothing awful\, it's just there.\
\
There are some blemishes around the binding. Again\, I'm not sure what/how but you have to look for them. Did all of this bother me? Initially I didn't like it and still don't\, but after you start playing you really don't think about it. I never give it one second thought. I've got a Lowden F32cx. Bought it brand new\, but through some stupid careless\, not paying attention type things I've dinged it up a bit. You can't see it; I know it's there but that's it. And the people watching/listening to you play don't notice these things and if they did they wouldn't look at it. And most importantly\, none of this affects the guitar's sound or playability.\
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\
\
thanks\,\
David",18614,"BBCode","2010-10-28 06:22:10"
18615,38,"Hi Guillaume\, here are a couple more photos....\
\
Did you get the one with the neck profile?  If so\, you might need to bring it up in photoshop or something where you can view it closer.  It was difficult to photograph.  I'll try again.  Out of town again today and won't be back until late this evening.  Let me know what else you would like to see.\
\
here's a direct email to use:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks\,\
David",18615,"BBCode","2010-10-28 06:27:26"
18617,2127,"Hi Michael\, I noticed you have the purpleheart single coil listed but I think I sent you two rosewood single coils?\
   here is the picture for those again.\
    also I have a adjustable one like you have for sale if you need me to \" drop ship\" it to anyone.  we could take off your percentage from the one you sold already.\
   should we use paypal to exchange $ ?\
  thank you\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-28 13:55:52"
18618,6,"Hi Jim\, I was thinking the other day about the hip arpeggios you played at DFNW while jamming in my room. I was wondering if you might share those with me and if we could start a dialogue about playing Gypsy Jazz guitar.  I intend this year to get better and bring something new to the table next year.  My regular email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->   Here's to hoping to hear from you!\
\
AE",18618,"BBCode","2010-10-28 14:37:35"
18619,1710,"hey Eddie\,\
\
Sure!  Let's exchange ideas.  What arps in particular were you referring to?  Like minor\, 7's\, majors?",18619,"BBCode","2010-10-28 15:53:51"
18620,1267,"sorry i do not reply on here much.  stephane does teach similarly to his book\, but then he does do a lot of improv on the spot and he always tries to do some kind of django solo so that way you aren't becoming mindlessly bored while still developing your improv.",18453,"BBCode","2010-10-28 17:07:47"
18622,2127,"Hi Yes that would be great as I just had to put 728$ into my car ) :\
    paypal <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jflo822@hotmail.com\">jflo822@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
  thank you\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-28 21:03:56"
18624,2127,"thank you!  car runs great now \, rent though ack!",17864,"BBCode","2010-10-28 21:51:14"
18625,252,"Michael and I both had the same impression of that guitar - one of the most satisfying 'right' sounding GJ guitars out there. Not the loudest\, not the deepest\, but just inherently satisfying because everything it does\, it does beautifully and it has no real flaws. Most guitars\, even good ones\, have some characteristic that makes you say: 'Damnit - if only it didn't do that one thing...\" but this guitar just did everything well and was utterly pleasing because of it. It's like dating a lot of fashion models and famous girls and then meeting this wonderful unassuming girl with short hair and big dark eyes and a trim figure and wicked-smart and loves you for who you really are. When you find one like that you put a ring on her finger and never look back. Yes\, the 20th and 21st frets aren't ideal\, and the 19th is just \"OK\" but really\, that sort of thing on an old guitar is probably more about neck joint than anything else and I wouldn't mess with the neck joint because that neck has already been re-done once and thankfully whomever did it got the angle right to load the top properly - and that neck joint should outlive you and I on this earth\, so unless you plan on soloing above the 19th fret - just leave it because it has 18 frets of sheer beauty which is about 18 frets more of that than most guitars have ;-)",18625,"BBCode","2010-10-29 00:07:35"
18626,2935,"Hi David\,\
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Thank you so much for sending these last shots and detailed description. Your guitar is lovely and I would love to just go for it. However buying an instrument of this caliber without trying it first makes me a little uncomfortable. I have never played a Dupont guitar before. I live in NYC and not a single store in the area carries them. I do plan to be in Paris early next year and will definitely go to the new Dupont showroom there where I can try their different models\, but until then I am hesitant to pull the trigger sight unseen.\
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I have no doubt you will sell your great guitar very quickly. Best of luck and thank you for being so responsive and pleasant in answering my questions.\
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Guillaume",18626,"BBCode","2010-10-29 07:53:52"
18628,1085,"Hello\, do you still have the rosenberg dvd's and or the other from the german guy\, forgot his name?\
thanks.\
Am looking for the above mentioned or any denis chang dvd's\
thanks\,\
Bill :roll:",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-29 14:37:09"
18629,2005,"hi there. just another gypsy jazz lover here. if the stochelo rosenberg dvd is still looking for a good home\, i'd love it. best. gama.",18629,"BBCode","2010-10-29 16:56:51"
18630,38,"Guillaume\,\
\
I totally understand.  I will certainly give you a 24 hour time limit to look it over.  If you don't like it or if it's not for you\, you send it back the same way it came to you and I'll refund your money to you.  Let me know if that's good for you and we can work out the particulars.  I certainly understand if it's not.  If you want to wait a period of time and look these guitars over\, I would encourage you to do so.  This is NOT an easy decision.  Take your time.\
\
thanks Guillaume!\
David",18615,"BBCode","2010-10-29 17:13:08"
18631,1377,"[b]Just need to cover the postage.\
  Where are You located?[/b]   :mrgreen:",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-30 06:28:04"
18632,1085,"Hello\, that's great.\
here is my address:\
Bill Inverso\
3768 Highway 82\
Glenwood Springs\, Co.\
-81601-\
I can paypal you some dough.  How about $15.00 Need your paypal address.\
let me know and thank you very much.\
Bill :lol:",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-30 07:52:26"
18633,2935,"Hey David\,\
\
thanks for offering that\, I appreciate it. I have an archtop which I am using for GJ at the moment\, and while it doesn't have THE sound\, it's adequate. So I am not in a rush and think I'll wait until I have a chance to try a variety of models\, which I know I'll be able to do in Paris.\
\
Thanks again and best of luck selling your Dupont.\
\
Guillaume",18626,"BBCode","2010-10-30 08:54:13"
18634,1377,"I Don't accept PayPal.\
 You could send a postal Money Order.\
   Mike H. should be able to verify that I'm legit.\
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                                              Jack",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-30 09:08:24"
18635,1380,"I want the classical guitar. Send me a paypal address.\
Please call me @ 206 842 9487\
Jeff Moore",18635,"BBCode","2010-10-30 09:20:04"
18636,1085,"jack\, send me your address and I'll just throw a check in the mail if that's okay with you.  Michael knows me fairly well also.  Not really worried about it.\
Thanks so much.\
Bill",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-30 11:24:04"
18637,1377,"[b]Do You want the Adler DVD too?\
 I also have Chang's Comping DVD.\
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                                           Jack [/b] :mrgreen:",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-30 12:20:43"
18638,1085,"Hello Jack\, yes the Adler one would be great.  I already have the Chang comping one.  I'm just going to throw a $20.00 bill in an envelope and mail it to ya.  Just need an address.\
Thanks again...\
Bill :D",18628,"BBCode","2010-10-30 14:36:15"
18640,1085,"Hello jack\, well I would love to get both Rosenberg and Adler dvd's from you'  I'll throw a 20 bill in an envelope\, just need your address and I'll send it tomorrow.  Thanks for loaning these out to me and I'll pass them on when I'm done.\
I gave you my address in another PM but if you need it again here it is.\
Bill Inverso\
3768 Highway 82\
Glenwood Springs\, Co.\
-81601-\
Thanks :D",18640,"BBCode","2010-10-31 17:34:26"
18641,2201,"Hi\, i saw that you posted something about the schedule for birdland. did you find the listing somewhere? i was wondering the same thing. i'll be out there this week\, so i'm wondering when to go!\
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thanks\
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everett",18641,"BBCode","2010-10-31 22:28:40"
18642,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43243#p43243]Subject: 1960s Jacques Castelluccia 14 Fret D Hole Guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"Texasrockabillyrebel\"]Can anyone tell me what this went for? [/quote]\
It went for $4200.",18642,"BBCode","2010-11-01 07:48:42"
18643,2986,"Hello Stephen\,\
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Did you ever get a copy of the Stochelo Rosenberg book?\
\
Best regards\
\
Nick O'Sullivan\
Sligo",18643,"BBCode","2010-11-01 08:44:55"
18644,252,"The neck angle is pretty low - likely it'll do fine with either. The neck on that is designed to flex with the strings - it's slightly backbowed without strings and develops its relief as a function of string pressure. It flexed a little over 10/1\,000\" with Argentine 10s... doesn't sound like much\, but mine flex about 4/1\,000 with the rosewood spline and carbon rods in them so my bet is that the neck is unsupported or lightly supported as the old ones were. It's not something to worry about - Django never played on a GJ guitar that had a truss rod or carbon. \
\
I don't know what your humidity is\, but at 60% out here it was on the low side of perfect with 10s... so probably on the high side of perfect with 11s. That's pretty much how you want it.\
\
Yes\, travel really stoves-up guitars. I suppose the wood adjusts at different rates depending on thickness/mass/finish and so guitars are under uncomfortable  internal tension for a few weeks in a new environment - and air travel is the worst because the hold of a cargo plane is very cold and very dry. Watch humidity low this time of year. Tis the season to get cracks and Nova Scotia winters are brutal and heaters bring humidity down to cracksville.",18625,"BBCode","2010-11-01 09:00:45"
18646,773,"Hi Nick\, \
\
I got it\, I bought it from someone selling on the UK forum. \
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Thanks\, Steven",18643,"BBCode","2010-11-01 10:28:28"
18647,471,"Thank you\, sir!",18647,"BBCode","2010-11-01 15:56:25"
18648,620,"Tell me about yours - how do you like it? I love this one\, it's everything that Michael said it is. I also own a Rodrigo Shopis Favino-style guitar that is an absolute killer. The two are nice contrasts to each other.",18642,"BBCode","2010-11-01 16:48:20"
18649,471,"Congrats on the new guitar!\
\
I love mine to death!  I bought it for about $700 and wasn't expecting too much when it arrived.  But it turned out to sound very selmerish.  It even has a bit of that natural swirly/reverb sound to it.  It's kind of in the middle between a Busato and a Selmer.  A bit more rounded out than a Selmer but not as loud or bell-like as a busato.\
\
Mine still has the original neck\, which is gigantic\, but I've found that I actually prefer it over the slimmer necks of other GJ guitars I've owned.  The back and sides must be from the same stock that yours are\, very unique looking.  The back on mine is also very arched.  The bridge is thin\, 1/4\" I think\, and it's also really wide. The bridge itself actually rests flat on the top (no recessed area or 'bridge feet\").   Overall\, it's not in quite as good of condition as yours\, but it's close.\
\
The most striking thing about it is how light it is.  I'm always worried I'll drop it and it'll shatter into a thousand pieces.  Looking inside\, it's no wonder that it weighs so little\, the neck block is almost non existent and everything else seems to be designed to just barely take the tension.\
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Even considering the tidy profit I'd make if I sold this thing\, I don't think I ever will.  Something this good doesn't come along all that often and I'd be a fool to let it go.  These guitars seem pretty rare too.  I've only found pictures of 2 or 3 of them on the internet.\
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Cheers\,\
Travis",18647,"BBCode","2010-11-01 22:36:31"
18650,2986,"[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43259#p43259]Subject: Looking for Denis Chang DVDs[/url]\
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[quote=\"gianina\"]Hello gypsy jazzers\, am looking for any instructional dvd's out there\, Chang or Rosenberg or heck anyone\, my brain is hungry and once used I can return or pass it on.  will pay for them also.\
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\
Hello\,\
\
I do have Marcelo Damon's Mastering gypsy jazz guitar improvisation dvd in perfect condition.\
\
Also you might be interested in the Stochelo Rosenberg book.\
\
Best wishes\
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Nick",18650,"BBCode","2010-11-02 01:54:24"
18651,620,"[b]$700??????!!!!!!!![/b] Holy crap\, Travis! This is almost like finding a dusty old Busato while cleaning out your late Uncle Jethro's attic.\
\
You're absolutely right - don't sell it. You could buy something nice with the money\, but it's not likely you would find anything comparable. I consider myself lucky to have scored this one for $4200. I go to Django in June every year and play all sorts of fabulous guitars\, and there are few that stack up to this one (or to my Shopis\, for that matter). Vintage Di Mauros\, which are comparable\, sell in the $4500 and up range.\
\
I've played a few vintage Castelluccias and never cared much for their necks\, so I'm kind of glad that this one was replaced. It's less beefy than the original probably was but still pretty substantial\, not a Strat-like neck at all. Bob Holo was so excited about this guitar that he drove all the way up from Portland to spend a night with it\, and I got a great response from him when I asked his impressions. He said the neck is mahogany\, not rosewood as Michael thought\, and that whoever did the reset did a very good job of it. He absolutely loved the guitar. It's also got a nice arch in the back\, like yours\, a very Busato-like characteristic. The bridge on mine has feet\, more like a standard Selmer-style bridge.\
\
My friend Michael Bauer from Chicago\, who is a frequent poster in Djangobooks\, has an amazing collection\, including a Selmer\, two Favinos (Jacques and JP)\, two Busatos\, a Di Mauro\, a Dupont VRB\, and a couple of lesser ones. He brought half a dozen of them to Django in June this year\, and his room was one of the most popular hangouts of all. Even after playing his whole collection\, plus a few other Favinos\, a bunch of Dupont VRs of various sorts\, and some other high end guitars\, I thought my Shopis was the best of the lot. Joscho Stephan could hardly keep his hands off of it. The Castelluccia is going to be a big hit next year and will stand up well to the Busatos and Di Mauro.\
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Have you checked out the Castelluccia Web site? There's a vintage guitar page with pictures of some 50s guitars that look a lot like ours:\
[url]http://www.castelluccia.fr/home.php?pg=fg&id_prod=30[/url]\
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Based on this\, Michael Horowitz thinks mine may actually date to the 50s and not the 60s as he originally thought.\
\
How long have you been into gypsy jazz? I got started about five years ago and eventually organized a band. Our web site is [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]. Was into bluegrass for decades and then switched to jazz and big band swing and finally this. \
\
I'd love to see some photos of your guitar when you get a chance.\
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All the best ...",18642,"BBCode","2010-11-02 04:25:21"
18652,2005,"i'm interested in your book and would love to buy it off you. let me know.\
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[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43288#p43288]Subject: FS: Stochelo Rosenberg Book[/url]\
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[quote=\"nightingale\"]Hello\,\
\
I'm selling my copy of the Stochelo Rosenberg book.  It's in perfect condition.\
\
Send me a pm if interested.\
\
Regards\
\
Nick[/quote]",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-02 06:16:15"
18653,38,"Hi Buck Meek:\
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Let me know if you're still interested in the Dupont.  I am considering putting it on ebay this week.\
\
thanks!\
David",18653,"BBCode","2010-11-02 06:16:31"
18654,2986,"It's yours for $70 including shipping.\
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Let me know if interested.\
\
Regards\
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Nick",18654,"BBCode","2010-11-02 07:07:20"
18655,2005,"if it's this book here:\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/stochelo_rosenberg_book_part_1.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... art_1.html[/url]\
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i want it! can you confirm it's this book?\
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if so\, does paypal work for you? \
\
and thanks so much. gama.",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-02 07:18:57"
18656,2986,"It is the same book but isn't signed by the man himself and didn't come with a plectrum.  \
\
Paypal is good for me.\
\
I live in Ireland and will ship by airmail",18654,"BBCode","2010-11-02 07:31:51"
18657,2005,"don't need the signature nor the plecturm :-) thanks so much. \
\
send me an invoice to: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gama@mutememories.com\">gama@mutememories.com</a><!-- e -->\
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and my mailing address is:\
Gama Viesca\
PO Box 13824\
Denver\, CO 80201\
U.S.A.",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-02 07:39:11"
18658,2005,"thanks again. got the invoice from paypal. will send funds in about an hour.",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-02 08:13:39"
18659,426,"[quote=\"nightingale\"]Hello\,\
\
I'm selling my copy of the Stochelo Rosenberg book.  It's in perfect condition.\
\
Send me a pm if interested.\
\
Regards\
\
Nick[/quote]\
\
Hey Nick\,\
\
I'm interested in this book -- is it the one that talks about his story and comes with a CD of rare tracks plus chords/tab?\
\
Adrian",18659,"BBCode","2010-11-02 08:30:09"
18660,2986,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
I'm afraid it's sold already.\
\
Sorry\
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Nick",18659,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:03:40"
18661,1085,"hello\, yes I would be interested in Damon's dvd.  I already have the Rosenberg book but thanks for asking.  Let me know how much and I can send or paypal you some money.\
Thanks :D",18650,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:08:32"
18662,1085,"jack\, still interested\, let me know.\
Thanks",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:10:42"
18663,2986,"Hello\,\
\
It's $35 including airmail shipping.\
\
Paypal is fine\
\
What's your address?\
\
Regards\
\
Nick",18650,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:18:44"
18664,2100,"Nick\,\
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Interested in buying the book.  What's the deal\, cost\, and postage?\
\
I'm in Mission\, KS\, 66202\, USA.\
\
Where you shipping from?\
\
Thanks\,",18664,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:20:12"
18665,2100,"Ted\, \
\
Just a follow-up.  Appreciate the photos.  It looks great.  Unfortunately\, the brakes in my car went out last week\, and so my cash had to go to the auto mechanic to the tune of $1400.  Man\, sometimes life just sucks.\
\
I won't have that kind of cash available again\, until late May.  \
\
Sorry to miss this one.\
\
Phil",18589,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:24:42"
18666,2986,"I'm afraid the book is sold\
\
Sorry\
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Nick",18654,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:28:56"
18667,1377,"Jack Di Quarto\
 279 \" B\" Spring Street\
  Red Bank\, New Jersey. 07646\
    732 747 0570",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-02 09:40:35"
18668,2005,"thanks again. you are paid.",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-02 10:12:37"
18669,2986,"Thanks Gama\,\
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I'll do my best to have it in the mail tomorrow.\
\
Hope you enjoy the book!!\
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Nick",18654,"BBCode","2010-11-02 10:14:24"
18670,2173,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42870#p42870]Subject: FS: Denis Chang DVDs[/url]\
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[quote=\"kidtulsa\"]Hi Everybody\,\
I've decided to sell my collection of Denis Chang instructional videos.  I would like to sell them all together\, as a set.\
They are:\
1) Jazz Manouche: The Art of Accompaniment -- Denis' rhythm DVD\
2) Jazz Manouche: Technique and Improvisation -- 4 DVD set\
Both are in orig. packaging and are in excellent\, like new condition.\
Denis' DVDs are simply awesome.  You can find more specifics at the website: [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]http://www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url]\
New\, they sell together for $275.  My price is $175.  Please drop me line direct if you're interested!\
Thanks\, Pete Krebs.\
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Is the Art of Accompaniment still available?\
\
Thanks\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kidtulsa@gmail.com\">kidtulsa@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]",18670,"BBCode","2010-11-02 10:36:57"
18671,2979,"i am definitely still interested\, but i dont get my paycheck for 2 weeks. i will contact you then to see if the guitar is still available.7\
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thanks",18671,"BBCode","2010-11-02 12:20:10"
18672,471,"Yeah\, I'm still in awe of the price myself\, it even came with a good case.  I got into a bidding war over it on ebay\, and I'm pretty sure I ruined the other guy's day\, or year\, more likely.  There are some pics in this thread:\
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[url]http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=7016&p=36372&hilit=castelluccia#p36372[/url]\
\
\
I've been wondering about the age of my guitar too.  There are a few subtle differences between our guitars that make me think that mine might predate yours a little: the bridge on yours is definitely an improved design (and a better material for a bridge\, mines ebony)\, also the rosettes are the same design\, but mine has sharply defined rings of black and yellow.  I noticed on yours that the rosette has \"woodier\" colors and seems to have a softer appearance\, to me that kind of gives it a 60's vibe.  I can't say why\, but mine just strikes me as a 50's guitar.  But that's just speculation\, there's hardly any info on these guitars so we're probably never going to know their real ages.\
\
Castelluccia made two models of this guitar: the budget model\, which is what I have\, and the deluxe moldel.  The only difference that I can see between the two is that the deluxe model has wood binding instead of the crappy white binding.  But yours has both bindings which is a bit of a curve ball.  Can you tell if either of the bindings isn't original?  The back binding on mine has a few cracks in it while the top binding has remained crack free\, so maybe yours had the same problem and someone replaced the back binding.  \
\
I've been playing gypsy jazz for about 8 years now.  Over that time period all of the other styles of music I played just kind of fell by the wayside.  I still mess around with classical pieces\, though.",18647,"BBCode","2010-11-02 13:25:10"
18673,1085,"Thanks Jack\, dough in the mail...comin to ya. :D",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-02 13:49:12"
18674,620,"Hi Travis\,\
\
I guess we'll never really know the exact vintage of these guitars. No matter\, they're both very cool.\
\
I can't see any indication that either binding on mine was ever changed\, so either they're both original or someone is very\, very good. The neck of course is not original\, and I wonder about the tuners. Since Jacques seems to have used a variety of tuners during that era\, there's no way to know. Mine are kind of cheesy looking\, but they work very well\, so what the heck. Swapping tuners on an old guitar can be problematic\, so I think I'll just leave them as is.\
\
Sounds like yours may need a bit of work. At the price you paid for it\, it's well worth whatever you have to spend to bring it up to snuff.\
\
Have you ever thought about going to Django in June? It's a wonderful experience\, total immersion in Django with about a hundred other fanatics. It would be great to compare these two guitars to each other and to some of the other vintage instruments out there.",18642,"BBCode","2010-11-02 18:16:19"
18675,2986,"Hi Gama\,\
\
I mailed the book today by airmail ~ it's registered as well.\
\
Please let me know when it arrives\
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Nick",18654,"BBCode","2010-11-03 09:28:35"
18676,2986,"Hi\,\
\
Are you still interested in DVD?\
\
Regards\
\
Nick",18650,"BBCode","2010-11-03 09:48:33"
18677,2005,"hi Nick\, thanks for the note. will send you a note when i get it. much appreciated. Gama.",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-03 09:48:54"
18678,1085,"Hello Nick\,  I just ordered a couple dvd's so might wait a bit for now.  I will keep your post and in a week or so can get one from you.\
many thanks and keep playin... :D",18650,"BBCode","2010-11-03 13:40:06"
18679,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43243#p43243]Subject: 1960s Jacques Castelluccia 14 Fret D Hole Guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"Texasrockabillyrebel\"]Can anyone tell me what this went for?  I bought one very similar to this about a year ago and I have no idea what it's worth.  I saw the listing when it was still available\, but I just ended up watching that Gipsy Project vid over and over and didn't pay much attention to the price.  I checked back an hour or two later and it was gone.[/quote]\
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Hey there\,\
I saw the listing before it sold. The guitar was priced $4\,500.",18679,"BBCode","2010-11-04 07:25:44"
18680,2985,"I'm glad to be writing to you at last.\
I've enjoyed reading you posts on Djangobooks and just love the way that you stand up for the classical guitar as a Jazz instrument.\
 I myself was subjected to gross ridicule and childish name calling and insults when I tried to do the same thing on the HotClub site.\
 It's amazing how you got through!\
Really I'm a very good natured person.\
I was trying to show Django's more \"modernist\" side by his using a guitar made by Herman Hauser II. This information can be found on the Herman Hauser site.\
Have you noticed the Roland Dyens video posted a couple of days ago?\
 Anyway\, you can find the whole discussion (provided they haven't edited any of it) on the Djangobooks and HotClub sites both under the name of \"Django's Classical Guitar\".\
 I hope to hear from you soon and finally meet you.\
Take care\,   Jon Dinerstein\
                   e-mail: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:paynej49@yahoo.com\">paynej49@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",18680,"BBCode","2010-11-04 09:35:55"
18681,38,"That's no problem.  you can also email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:keary@balletms.com\">keary@balletms.com</a><!-- e --> as I'm not on here as much as I'd like to be.\
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thanks\,\
David",18653,"BBCode","2010-11-04 11:04:23"
18682,953,"hey josh.. don't think we've ever met.  \
My name is Brett - Im now playing with marc atkinson; we were at djangofest northwest in september.. maybe we've met there.\
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I remember you were making bridges for a while.  still doing it?  I looking to get a new bridge for my gitane to lower the action on the treble strings..\
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thought I'd pass you a line.. since I heard you were pretty great at this kind of thing.\
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brett",18682,"BBCode","2010-11-04 12:13:02"
18683,2790,"Yeah I did it's on the djangobooks forums:\
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NOV. 2 BORISLAV STRULEV cello\
NOV. 3 ANAT COHEN sax/clarinet\
NOV. 4 MIGUEL ZENON sax\
NOV. 5 EDMAR CASTANEDA jazz harp\
NOV. 6 DAVID LANGLOIS washboards/percussion\
NOV. 7 JOEL FRAHM sax\
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Those are the unique elements of each night\, I imagine the performances are largely composed of the same people.\
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Sam",18641,"BBCode","2010-11-04 13:05:09"
18684,95,"Bret\,\
\
Good to hear from you. I don't think we have ever met. \
\
I do still do bridge work but I only do it now if I have the guitar on the bench. There were way too many problems trying to make custom bridge for guitars I never saw. So if you are in the Tacoma area or want to ship your guitar I would be more then happy to do that sort of thing for you. Let me know if I can give you more info.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",18684,"BBCode","2010-11-04 17:10:31"
18685,953,"yeah\, I was wondering about that..\
too bad for me.\
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seeing as I live in canada the cost and stress of sending the guitar is too much.  I'm rarely in washington\, and we have no gigs in the states until the summer.. \
\
I understand the complications of not having the guitar; I understand that you couldn't guarantee a buzz free guitar.  \
\
there is a luthier here who could build me one\, but he built the one on it now and it the action is just not right.  if there's any chance you think you could still build me somthing close that I could fine tune\, let me know what you'd ask for it.\
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thanks \
brett",18682,"BBCode","2010-11-04 17:29:38"
18686,2991,"Hi do you still have the book available for sale??\
Thanks\
Bill",18686,"BBCode","2010-11-05 07:49:44"
18687,2189,"hi Ive got one more\, this one is signed by Stochelo\, the price is 250 pounds  cheers",18686,"BBCode","2010-11-06 14:46:07"
18688,471,"Thanks for the info!",18647,"BBCode","2010-11-07 02:00:05"
18689,471,"I hear you on the tuners.  I'd thought about splurging on some DRs\, but I figured since this thing has gone this long with what it's got\, what the hell\, might as well leave them on.  Plus\, I like the confused looks on my friends' faces when they try to tune it without realizing they turn backwards.\
\
Really I think I kind of over-reacted when I was talking to Bob about my guitar's problems.  The only thing that's really bad on it is the fretboard.  I've played it everyday for a year now (reckless\, i know) and nothing has changed structurally.  Haven't gotten it fixed yet\, every time I get the money together something comes up and I'm left penniless.\
\
I'd love to make it out to Django in June\, time will tell if I make it next year or not.  \
\
Travis",18647,"BBCode","2010-11-07 02:24:37"
18690,1349,"hi bob\
\
 my name's pascal from Denver \, i'm writing a paper for school about the growing popularity of gypsy jazz and everything that revolves around it (luthiers\,lessons \,dvd etc)\
i wondered if you could answer a couple of questions\
how many guitars you make every year ? and what is the waiting time to get one?\
this is just to show that there is a market out there (if there is one )\
thanks\
pascal",18690,"BBCode","2010-11-07 07:26:13"
18691,2005,"hey Nick\,\
\
just a quick note to say i believe the book arrived today. when i was at the post office today i found a slip in my box saying i have a package\, and since i'm not expecting anything else\, i imagine it's the book you sent. unfortunately the line was out the door and i did not have time to wait\, so i'm not 100% sure that's what arrived\, but most likely. i'll be by there again at the end of the week and will send you an update. \
\
Gama",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-08 13:16:09"
18692,2005,"Nick!\
\
thanks so much for the book! i picked it up today. awesome condition. much appreciated. \
\
Gama",18652,"BBCode","2010-11-09 11:57:07"
18693,2986,"Thanks Gama\,\
\
Glad it arrived in the condition I sent it in.\
\
Hope you enjoy it.\
\
Best regards\
\
Nick",18654,"BBCode","2010-11-09 12:26:04"
18695,2127,"Yes will priority mail it to you right away\
  I only have the adjustable poles now.\
  if you sold the flat top humbucker please pull the add\
 I am not making those right now\, paypal me the $ when you can\
  thank you\
    Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-09 14:12:20"
18697,2127,"oops\, I dont have any of those and am kinda not making em at the moment.\
    I would offer to send him one each of the single coil and adjustable pole models and let him pick his favorite\, take out of my fee any extra.\
   OR  I can make him one flat top model custom but I wont be able to ship it till\
 monday or tues of next week.\
   so sorry for the mix up\
  Take the non adjustable ad down.\
  I do have a great new model which is adjustable pole with LOW PROFILE volume\, here is a picture\
   I am shipping you 2 of the regular [u]adjustable[/u] djangobuckers now\
( sans volume)\
    I have quite a few of those\
  jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-09 14:32:31"
18699,2127,"Hi Mike ( :  yes it is very cool\, the flagship model. :lol: \
  many models on Ebay are basically discontinued and I am selling off my stock.\
( they are still great sounding \, but I have made improvements in dimensions\
and consistency)\
\
I am focusing on single coils with and without the low profile volume\
  and adjustable pole humbuckers with or without volume.\
\
Wait till I finish a few more till you put up the volume wheel humbucker for sale.    Hate to make folks wait after they pay.\
\
 I am also working on an archtop model but still workin out mounting bugs\
  and making it universal.  I make upright bass pickups too\
   you can put those up as well but I only have 2 ready to ship right now.\
\
really glad to be working with you!\
   will keep you posted\
     Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-09 16:04:03"
18700,2127,"Hi Mike ( : yes it is very cool\, the flagship model. :lol:\
many models on Ebay are basically discontinued and I am selling off my stock.\
( they are still great sounding \, but I have made improvements in dimensions\
and consistency)\
\
I am focusing on single coils with and without the low profile volume\
and adjustable pole humbuckers with or without volume.\
\
Wait till I finish a few more till you put up the volume wheel humbucker for sale. Hate to make folks wait after they pay.\
\
I am also working on an archtop model but still workin out mounting bugs\
and making it universal. I make upright bass pickups too\
you can put those up as well but I only have 2 ready to ship right now.\
\
really glad to be working with you!\
will keep you posted\
Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-09 16:07:17"
18701,9,"ok\, got it!",17861,"BBCode","2010-11-09 17:24:48"
18702,2182,"I can't seem to view any of the pictures on your posts.  Is there a plug-in or a particular browser I need to use?\
\
p.s.  - What would it take to get you to come to Denver to do some workshops and gigs?\
\
\
[url=http://djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=416#p416]Subject: chop builder[/url]\
\
[quote=\"dennis\"]a really good exercise to apply the technique as described in michael's book ... taken directly from Jimmy Rosenberg...\
\
[img]http://www.fleche-dor.com/picking/picking.gif[/img]\
\
this one is more a left hand exercise\, i stole it from yorgui loeffler but i've seen romane do it as well... yorgui plays it with 2 fingers... and if i recall romane does it with 4 ... of course you 're free to use whatever fingering you feel is most comfortable ... you could even do it with 1 finger!!! the difficulty lies in the awkward position shifting ...\
\
it is given over a Gm chord... it works well over a minor blues... you transpose it a perfect 4th up to fit over Cm\
\
[img]http://www.fleche-dor.com/picking/bumble.GIF[/img]\
\
Here's one I got from Ritary Gaguenetti but I've also seen Stochelo and Jimmy use it... he probably got it from them...\
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[img]http://www.fleche-dor.com/picking/3.GIF[/img]\
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\
\
i'll add more sooner or later... maybe later  :roll:[/quote]",18702,"BBCode","2010-11-10 06:58:19"
18703,3,"hi!\
\
yes i 'll have to take those threads down\, the images were hosted on my website but i've since changed and lost all of those.. Sorry about that\
\
I'd love to visit colorado! all it really takes is that I don't lose any money on that trip!\
\
Cheers\
D",18703,"BBCode","2010-11-10 09:17:50"
18704,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43373#p43373]Subject: Places to stay/ bars to check out in Paris?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"noahfuture\"]I'm sure this has been adressed somewhere\, but I'm taking my lady to Paris in January.  Any ideas of affordable\, yet hip places to stay?\
\
Any clubs/ bars to check out where the players hang out or jam?\
Mercie \
n[/quote]\
\
Hey buddy\,\
I try to go to Paris once a year and when I stay for two weeks or more I rent a small apartment. I've had good experience with [url=http://www.parisattitude.com]www.parisattitude.com[/url]\
It's a bit of a hassle with the deposit and everything but you end up saving quite a bit plus you can cook your food and save more.\
If not I always stay at a little hotel in the Latin Quarter called Les Argonautes. The location is absolutely great\, maybe a bit noisy\, but in the center of everything\, it's clean and the rates are  very affordable. If you don't go for breakfast in your room there's a good breadstore just down the stairs on the corner you can get coffee and rolls there.\
[url=http://www.hotel-les-argonautes.com/Francais/Acceuil.html]http://www.hotel-les-argonautes.com/Fra ... ceuil.html[/url]\
\
La taverne de Cluny is 2 blocks from les Argonautes. Adrien Moignard performs there every monday and sometimes there's something going on on thursday too.\
L'atelier Charone\, La chope au Puces\, La Grosse Mignone\, Aux Petites Jouers are some of the other hot places.\
Check out Djangostation.com for dates.\
\
I hope you and your woman have a great time in beautiful Paris!! \
Bon Voyage!!",18704,"BBCode","2010-11-10 11:59:15"
18705,2492,"Wow!  Thanks so much for the info!  I've said it before and I'll say it again\, there is NO nicer community than the Gypsy jazzers!\
Merci Beaucoups!\
n",18705,"BBCode","2010-11-10 12:04:13"
18706,311,"Glad to help! Don't hesitate to ask if you need something else",18704,"BBCode","2010-11-10 13:37:26"
18707,278,"Hello Guillaume\,\
\
I was just able to download the entire video from \
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ISCKCO57]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ISCKCO57[/url]\
\
Takes a while to download\, but worth it.\
\
Tom\
\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43372#p43372]Subject: Hommage a Django: Channel 2 TV France[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Guillaume\"]Unfortunately the Hommage a Django concert is no longer available on the pluzz site - they only keep 7 days worth of programs online. Does anyone know where else it might still be available?\
\
I did watch the documentary Trois Doigts de Genie and was blown away. It was the first time I had heard Django's voice as he was being interviewed and it was very emotional for me. He was surprisingly well spoken in spite of the conventional wisdom that his lack of education came through in his speech. The film is chock full of footage and photos I had never seen before (and I though Swing Guitar had all the known footage of Django...). Some great interviews\, including of Grapelli... just wonderful. Hurry up as it's only available on that website until tomorrow.\
\
Guillaume[/quote]",18707,"BBCode","2010-11-10 20:46:36"
18708,2768,"Hi there! i have to go to the center of portugal next week (caldas da rainha) and i thought that\, if it was OK with you\, i could stop somewhere and meet you (again\, if it´s OK with you and provided  you have the free time). i´m not talking of jamming or anything\, as i should be in a hurry\, but it would be cool to chat a little about gypsy jazz.\
\
let me know!\
Miguel.",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-11 03:36:39"
18709,2935,"Hi Tom\,\
\
thank you for the tip. I'll check it out tonight.\
\
Guillaume",18707,"BBCode","2010-11-11 05:57:59"
18710,455,"How is the tone on the JJ?  I've had a Gitane before but it was too wet for me.  I'd consider yours if the tone is dry.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18710,"BBCode","2010-11-11 10:06:40"
18711,455,"Hey Jack\,\
\
Do you still have the amp for sale?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-11 10:08:28"
18712,155,"Hi Mike\,\
\
This JJ Gitane is quite dry. I used to have a DG 250 M that was very wet so I know what you are talking about.\
\
This one has some tiny dings\, a couple of small finish cracks and some light scratches here and there. I would give it an honest 8.5 out of 10 condition wise (there is some fret wear and the case has some scuffs...it has been played). The Brazillian wood is quite nice.\
\
The action is at 3 mm. It has a sweet tone and is reasonably loud...as loud as any Dell Arte that I have played.\
\
Call me at 831-457-2290 if you have any questions.\
\
My regular e-mail is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marcsschwartz@yahoo.com\">marcsschwartz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",18712,"BBCode","2010-11-11 10:38:32"
18713,2632,"Hi Peter\, George here\, found you on Djangobooks and originally thru Buffalo Bros.\
\
I am in San Mateo. (been going to Gelb/Gryphon for years)\
I have a Mahogany / Spruce petite bouche guitar and am considering another guitar to compliment it\, and thought it would be worthwhile seeing what you might be able to do.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Lambro@astound.net\">Lambro@astound.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
c 415 271-9275\
\
thanks -George",18713,"BBCode","2010-11-11 14:09:45"
18714,1364,"George\,\
\
Thanks for the inquiry. Right now I am prototyping and not making any guitars to order. Most all the prototypes will be ending up at DjangoBooks. If you want me to let you know when I have a couple of the next batch to check out\, let me know and you could swing by.. I am down on the peninsula in Redwood City.\
\
Regards\, Peter Z\
[url=http://www.peterzguitars.com]http://www.peterzguitars.com[/url]",18713,"BBCode","2010-11-11 14:25:32"
18715,2632,"That would be great Peter would love to check them out.\
\
\
Please keep me on the list\,I get down to RC fairly often\, I play tennis at Red Morton some times too. -George\
\
\
415 271-9275\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Lambro@astound.net\">Lambro@astound.net</a><!-- e -->",18713,"BBCode","2010-11-11 15:08:25"
18716,2632,"ps I have a guitar by Risto Ivanovski from Macedonia\
\
he used an xray of an old selmer. It's a neat guitar. When the time comes I'll bring it with me. It has a pliage front and back. -G",18713,"BBCode","2010-11-11 15:17:18"
18717,1377,"I do Mike.\
  WHere are You located???",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-12 01:28:58"
18718,2082,"Hi \,\
\
Congrats I just seen the spectacular guitar from Godefroy.\
I am also interested in  a similar guitar from Godefroy.\
Can you tell me what the approximate cost was? \
\
\
Thank you for any davice!\
\
Denny.",18718,"BBCode","2010-11-12 10:28:54"
18719,226,"Hello Denny\,\
\
The guitar cost me £2\,000 in total. The birds-eye maple back and sides added about £200.\
\
It really is a wonderful instrument and I have played many different guitars of this type including an original Selmer.\
\
Godefroy will make any mods you want. He produced a non-standard finger board for me and the guitar is the most playable I have ever had. He also completed it when he promised which is unusual for many luthiers.\
\
I would highly recommend him. It's not cheap but you will not get a better guitar for the price.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",18719,"BBCode","2010-11-12 14:41:51"
18720,2082,"Hi Roger\,\
\
Your MJS sounds and looks spectacular!\
I am thinking many are envious already! Godefrey\, is a hidden talent and it will be soon before some huge names discover his talent.\
Also\, can you give me some more info on the guitar please?\
\
How is the action?\
How is volume compared to say a Dupont MD?\
Does it have a real pliage?\
How do you rate it compared to a Dupont?\
Is the tone dry...?\
Is there any revereb or wolf note ringing?\
How was shipping cost?\
\
Thanks again!\
\
Denny.",18718,"BBCode","2010-11-12 16:52:43"
18722,953,"hey bob.\
\
I sent you an email before about your guitars.  I loved what I played at djangofest.\
\
anyways\, I'm thinking of borrowing money to buy a guitar\, and wanted to contact you.  I'd love to try one of yours.  do you sell them privately or only through djangobooks?  \
\
I live in canada and would need to make a dedicated trip to try one out as we are not touring in the states until the summer.  I'm currently working with marc atkinson in the trio.\
\
please let me know if I'm being a pest at the end of a waiting list.  \
big thanks",18722,"BBCode","2010-11-13 15:11:30"
18723,1377,"I do Mike.\
WHere are You located???",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-13 21:24:18"
18724,589,"Hello Teddy\,\
\
my compliments on your Maruejouls. The guy simply builds the best sounding Selmer replica today but I'm not gonna give this hint to the horde before I'll have my own built at the current price!\
\
Best\
\
Franco\
\
P.S.\
Is that maple + wallnut neck? That would be my choice...",14359,"BBCode","2010-11-14 04:20:23"
18725,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
\
I will leave my job where I am around thursday.\
I will try to find a job in Figueira or Lisboa.\
But I´m here (close to Ansiao..fonte carvalho..small village).\
Monday\,tuesday I have to goto doctor for my finger.\
Wednesday and Thursday I have time.\
Maybe we can meet at cafe da fonte.\
\
Otherwise we can wait when I´m in Figueira.The problem is I don´t have a car.\
But my friend in Figueira goes to Porto alot.\
I´m sure we´ll meet.\
Right now i´m just getting ready to leave but again..wednesday and thursday 18th is free day for me.\
I have a promo dvd of Basily you can have..they gave me 40 dvd´s to search concerts in Portugal.\
I always love to talk about gypsyjazz.\
Saúde\,Emile",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-14 05:32:55"
18726,2360,"hi Miguel\,\
\
I can meet you in Ansiao if that is better.I have bicycle.\
I also have a dvd of  Jimmy Rosenberg and basily for you.\
We can jam..i play with 2 fingers now.\
;D",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-14 07:37:47"
18727,226,"Hello Denny\,\
\
In response to your questions:-\
\
1. How is the action? - [i][b]Low. Pretty much in line with the other Selmer type guitars I have tried.[/b][/i]\
2. How is volume compared to say a Dupont MD? - [i][b]It is as loud and possibly louder than any other acoustic guitar I have ever played.[/b][/i]\
3. Does it have a real pliage? - [i][b]Yes.[/b][/i]\
4. How do you rate it compared to a Dupont? - [i][b]Better than those I have tried.[/b][/i]\
5. Is the tone dry...? - [i][b]Not my understanding of dry but you can make it very much what you want. The top E is particularly impressive in terms of the resonance and roundness of its tone compared to other guitars. The bass strings especially will improve even further as it \"opens out\"- Attached a clip of my intro to \"Embraceble You\" (based on the Quintette version but not very well played) where I was after a more melifluous sound.[/b][/i]\
6. Is there any revereb or wolf note ringing? - [i][b]None.[/b][/i]\
7. How was shipping cost? - [i][b]I live in the UK so I was able to collect it from his workshop. The price included a top quality hard shell travelling case.[/b][/i]\
\
I honestly doubt you could do any better at any price. I am not easily pleased but I love this guitar.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",18719,"BBCode","2010-11-14 08:35:51"
18728,226,"Hello Marco\,\
\
I have tried many Selmer style guitars and I think this is the best. I am not easily pleased but I love it. Superb craftmanship\, fabulous sound\, very playable and incredibly loud.\
\
It is possible to vary the tone dramatically depending how and where you hit the strings. Attached a brief clip of me playing a version of the Quintet's intro to \"Embraceable You\" (not very well!) where I was after a more meliflous sound.\
\
It has birds-eye maple back and sides and a mahogany neck.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",18728,"BBCode","2010-11-14 08:44:34"
18729,2082,"Hi Roger\,\
\
Oh my... you may have one of the best guitars on the scene!!!\
I have never heard anything so sharp and clear and even it's over the computer imagine live! I have a pretty good MD50 from Michaels shop. Very rich in tone.\
I contacted Godefroy and he actually has a great walnut oval at the shop. Bar plays one of these. I am actually split now as to a maple or walnut !\
Was there any particular reason why you chose  maple?Just curious. I am not sure if i should have Godefroy make one or go with the existing walnut.\
\
Thank you kindly response!\
\
Denny.",18718,"BBCode","2010-11-14 09:01:25"
18730,589,"Hi Roger\,\
\
it seems I can't open the file of Embraceable You... I'm sure you did a good job with it as you did with Nocturne.\
\
Some years ago I was fool enough not to buy the Maruejouls now owned by Thrip ...I'm having nightmares since then! Definitely have to buy one...\
\
Best!\
\
Franco",14359,"BBCode","2010-11-14 11:38:24"
18732,2671,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43356#p43356]Subject: Denis Chang \"THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT \" DVD For Sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"seanray\"]Denis Chang DVD for sale.\
Great DVD in mint\, as new\, condition.\
\
Paypal is preferred but check/cash through snail-mail works too.\
\
Contact me through the forum or [url=http://www.seanray.com]http://www.seanray.com[/url] if you're interested.\
Thanks\,\
Sean\
\
JAZZ MANOUCHE\
THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT - $50.00 Includes shipping to the lower 48\
\
[img]http://www.hyperhipmedia.com/images/DCdvdCoverV3Large.jpg[/img][/quote]\
\
 what do you think of it....I live near green bay...wouldn't mind grabbing this from you....d id it help you?  I Own Michaels rythm book...which is ok.",18732,"BBCode","2010-11-15 06:45:00"
18733,2783,"Hi there\,\
I own Michael's book too and I personally learned a lot more from this DVD. Both have enough info to keep you busy for years if you really want to learn everything verbatim.\
\
If you're near Madison and want to pick it up in person I'll knock $5 shipping off. I've also got the rest of Michael's books\, quite a bit of Robin Nolan's stuff and the two Stochelo DVD's. If there's anything else you're interested in let me know and I'll offer a bulk rate.\
\
Sean",18732,"BBCode","2010-11-15 07:31:17"
18734,2783,"Hi there\,\
I own Michael's book too and I personally learned a lot more from this DVD. Both have enough info to keep you busy for years if you really want to learn everything verbatim.\
\
If you're near Madison and want to pick it up in person I'll knock $5 shipping off. I've also got the rest of Michael's books\, quite a bit of Robin Nolan's stuff and the two Stochelo DVD's. If there's anything else you're interested in let me know and I'll offer a bulk rate.\
\
Sean",18734,"BBCode","2010-11-15 07:44:31"
18735,455,"Where are you located.  I'm in Southern Cal.\
\
I'd like to try it if you are within driving range.\
\
Is it a model DG-300?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18735,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:08:26"
18736,455,"I'm in Southern California (Santa Barbara)",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:09:22"
18737,3003,"Hey\,\
\
I'm in Philadelphia\, so probably a bit far to drive!!   :D \
\
Yes\, it's the DG300.\
\
Thanks!",18737,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:10:46"
18738,455,"Yeah\, a bit far.\
\
Well\, I'm interested but can you describe the tone in terms of volume and dryness?  I had 2 D-holes that I had to sell because they were too 'wet' so I'm looking for something 'dry' (without a lot of ringing overtones).  I can't afford a Dupont though.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18735,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:13:53"
18739,3003,"Mike\,\
\
Well\, first thing to know is........I'm no expert. I love the music dearly\, and play guitar professionally for a living\, but don't have a lot of time in on these Sel/Mac styles.\
\
That said......it's VERY loud and crisp. Remarkably so\, IMO. My ear tells me that the D holes are more like a dreadnaught\, while these are more like a Mandolin.....lots of bark and a quick\, direct attack.\
\
With the new bridge\, it's setup with the proper action and strings\, so it's ready to go and absolutely nails the classic GJ lead tone.\
\
Hope that helps!\
\
- Jim",18737,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:24:39"
18740,455,"Yeah\, that helps thanks.  I'm just hoping to find one that is close enough that I can try it before I buy but that may never happen.\
\
I'll think it over and get back to you.\
\
Thanks again",18735,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:28:46"
18741,1085,"Hello Jack\, was wondering if yu had received the dough I sent ya?\
Thanks Jack\,\
Bill :D",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-15 12:39:37"
18742,1377,"Going Out Tomorrow AM Billy.\
  I will get a proof of delivery ticket for You.",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-15 14:57:50"
18743,1377,"I don't know hat the freight would be to there.\
  If Your'e serious Ill get a rate.",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-15 14:59:07"
18744,1085,"Thanks jack...\
Have a nice turkey day.\
Already\, this is crazy fast times we live in...",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-15 17:30:49"
18745,1063,"Hi There\,\
I have a version that seems to come from a Nolan Book. And also some lead sheets.\
I can send you both\, if you send me your email address.\
Best\,\
-JG",18745,"BBCode","2010-11-16 05:48:02"
18746,9,"Hi Jason....can you send me the images for the bass pickup?\
\
Thanks!\
\
'm",17861,"BBCode","2010-11-16 14:13:14"
18747,2768,"Hi again!\
As it turned out\, unfortunately\, it seems i´ll be short of time tomorrow (i´ll have to be in Lisbon earlier than i thought). I´ll be returning to porto on friday. If you want to give me a phone number i can try to call you then. If not\, i´m shure we will meet soon. I´ll be going to leiria somewhere in december.\
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BTW\, how did you end up in a village near Ansião? are you from there? (not that it´s my business\, feel free to ignore these questions)\
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Abraço\,\
Miguel.",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-16 14:20:46"
18748,1932,"Thanks\, JG. I think that piece was removed from Robin's Gigbook. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Tele295@gmail.com\">Tele295@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Miles",18745,"BBCode","2010-11-16 15:42:55"
18749,2127,"here you go! I have 3 made right now.  179$ though I need to raise to 199 next year\
  thank you\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-16 16:38:04"
18750,9,"thanks Jason!",17861,"BBCode","2010-11-16 20:50:21"
18751,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
\
I´ve worked all over Portugal the last 2 years.\
I met a guy in Holland who lives in Ansiao and he wanted to start a studio but at the moment he has little time so I´m going to Figueira and perhaps next month to Lisbon to find work.\
I also work in serre etsrella.\
Will see you one day for sure.\
Ciao\,Emile",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-17 01:40:36"
18752,2746,"hi there. sorry for the delay in replying. i don't check this often as not much is going on in colorado. i'm interested to learn more about what this group. i haven't found anyone one to play with since i've been here. how long you've been playing? what are you thinking about instrumentation? hope to hear from you.\
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greetings\, i'm in colorado springs\, looking to start a gypsyjazz group.\
just thought i see if you might know someone that might be interested.\
thanks greg",18752,"BBCode","2010-11-17 06:25:20"
18753,2492,"Hi!  Sorry it's taken me a bit to get back to you.  I hope this works!  If not send me your email and I'll email to you.  I just took a pair of pliers and bent it to look like a C.  It fits right around the brace but I used the little plastic stickers that came with the pickup to make it perfectly snug.\
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You also have Shopis?  I'm completely in love with mine and considering having him start on another one for me.\
How's the amp?  Does it sound as amazing as the one on youtube???\
thanks",18753,"BBCode","2010-11-17 09:47:50"
18754,3007,"If you were ever able to make a tee with Django on it I would be ineterested in purchasing one.\
Thanks\,\
Viva Django\
Lou DePietro\
Philly\, Pa.",18754,"BBCode","2010-11-17 13:40:45"
18755,2100,"Dean\,\
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I have one I could let go\, but not for $300.  I couldn't do it for less than $550\, shipping extra.  It's a decent player\, no issues\, other than needs a change of strings.  I bought a brand new case for it\, which I'd include\, which makes that price my absolute bottom line.  \
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I'm not using it much these days\, as I've gotten a bit of RSI that limits my time playing GJ rhythm\, and I've been cutting back playing time. Let me know if you are interested\, and I'll send you more details.\
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Phil\
Mission\, KS",18755,"BBCode","2010-11-17 15:20:57"
18757,2100,"No problem.  BTW - How did your hand heal?  Didn't you have something happen during this last year?  Maybe\, thinking of someone else.\
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Anyway\, keep in touch and thanks for the kind words.",18755,"BBCode","2010-11-17 19:17:43"
18758,606,"Hi Lorretta\,\
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Thank you for offering\, I would like PDF copies of the Frank Marocco books\, even if they're just workshop material.  I saw some samples of the rhythm book and the improv book a long time ago and they looked interesting.  Besides I think I need some work on my rhythm!   :oops:\
You can try sending to my PM at djangobooks\, I think it should work.  I'll confirm if it does.  \
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Thanks in advance\, and I hope the accordion is going well for you!\
cheers\,\
Brandon",18354,"BBCode","2010-11-18 07:03:13"
18760,2127,"Hi michael\, how are you doing on stock? \
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   let me know if you have sold out of any of the models\
        thank you\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-18 12:35:56"
18761,2127,"oh  also\
  i have one of the flat top djangobucker almost done if that customer still wants one\,  could ship it monday at the latest\
    gracias\
   J",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-18 12:37:11"
18762,9,"will do...I'm ok for now. A couple of customers are swapping the django bukcers out of for the adjustables. Once I get all the replacements out I'll pay you and order some more. thanks!",17861,"BBCode","2010-11-18 12:56:10"
18763,2671,"I am interested\, I could maybe make the trip this weekend.  Love stochelo..those books sound interesting. thanks sean for the reply...sorry I didnt get back to you been tied up.",18734,"BBCode","2010-11-19 10:39:53"
18764,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43521#p43521]Subject: Gitane John Jorgenson for sale (New Price)[/url]\
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[quote=\"Stringswinger\"]Price reduced to $650 including shipping.  Pick it up here in the San Francisco/Monterey bay area for $575 cash.\
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Hi Marc\,\
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I live in Nova Scotia. How about $575\, I'll pay the shipping and customs\, provided it's by USPS. I could use a spare guitar in case I don't want to take one of my high end ones someplace.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben Robertson",18764,"BBCode","2010-11-19 10:45:39"
18765,2783,"Drop me a line if you're down this way over the weekend and you can swing by and take a look.\
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Thanks\,\
Sean",18734,"BBCode","2010-11-19 10:59:28"
18766,2268,"Hi Jack\,\
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Do you happen to have a TAB transcription of The September Song? My ear isn't developed as I would like!!! If not\, no big deal. \
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Thanks\, Holmes",18766,"BBCode","2010-11-19 11:31:38"
18767,118,"Nothing handy\, but I bet you can find it out there...that's definitely one of the more popular tunes.  Good luck!",18766,"BBCode","2010-11-19 12:08:09"
18768,2768,"Hi there! sorry again for not getting in touch with you sooner. i was in lisbon for some meetings\, and thanks to the NATO summit\, i could only leave at 8 PM\, so i was short of time. next time i´ll visit leiria\, i´ll drop you a line via this forum. if you ever come to porto\, please feel free to contact me.\
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Abraço\,\
Miguel.",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-19 15:04:14"
18769,155,"Hi Ben\,\
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I guess you need a guitar to go with those Argie 11's that I sold you some time ago.  I\,m OK with the $575 plus shipping by USPS (including customs).\
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How do we figure out the shipping amount?\
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BTW\, this Gitane is loud\, warm and dry.  It is actually a pretty decent instrument.  I'd give it a solid 8.5 out of 10 condition wise. All the upgrades have been done. It is ready to take to the gig. Action is just under 3.5 mm.\
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I\,ll ship it in a new guitar box.  If you can figure out the shipping amount on my end send the $575 plus the shipping/custom fees to me by pay pal at my e-mail. (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marcsschwartz@yahoo.com\">marcsschwartz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->). Remember that there are two letter s in there!\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",18769,"BBCode","2010-11-19 15:17:10"
18770,620,"Hi Marc\,\
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Wow\, you got me there. I totally forgot that it was you that I bought those 11s from. I'm down to the last couple of sets\, been using them on my big Rodrigo Shopis oval hole. I just recently bought a cool vintage Castelluccia D hole from Michael Horowitz\, which is a nice contrast to the very Favino-like Shopis. I've also ordered another guitar from Rodrigo\, a Selmer-style D hole. It will be good to have a \"beater\,\" especially a good quality one.\
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What are you playing these days?\
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I'll figure up the shipping costs on USPS.com. If you could give me the exact dimensions of the box\, I can be a bit more accurate\, but I can guesstimate it pretty well\, having shipped a number of guitars. I'll go with Priority Mail - it will take a bit longer but be a good bit less expensive. I'm in no big hurry. I'm guessing around $75.00 or so. PayPal is fine.\
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Thanks\,\
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Ben",18764,"BBCode","2010-11-19 16:21:51"
18771,2082,"Hi\,\
I have a great MD50 i bought from Michael in April 2010.\
This is the guitar from Michaels website and his demo.\
I paid 4250 plus shipping and will sell it for 3800. The only reason to sell it is I am looking to buy one of Michaels Favino's.\
You can also email him if you would like to verify the guitar.\
Denny.\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dupont-md50-2010.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... -2010.html[/url]",18771,"BBCode","2010-11-19 18:25:51"
18772,1085,"Hello\, I am interested.  Could you send some pics to: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:inverso@sopris.net\">inverso@sopris.net</a><!-- e -->\
Once I get some pics I'll know more as far as d or oval hole.  I'm sure she's in perfect shape.\
Thanks so much..\
Bill :D",18772,"BBCode","2010-11-19 18:38:14"
18773,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43570#p43570]Subject: Looking for a used Dupont or similiar[/url]\
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[quote=\"gianina\"]Hello\, I am in the market for a used Dupont MD-50 or similiar.  Oval or D-hole (14 fret).  Please PM me if you have something and I'll throw in a pile of cash.  I appreciate any and all suggestions.\
Happy Holidays...hey I need a xmas present.\
 :D[/quote]\
Hello\,\
I have a 2003 Dupont Nomade if you're interested. It's one of the earliest ones with the old square label. The back and sides are Walnut and the top is solid spruce (Probably Sitka). It sounds great and it has a Bigtone Pickup installed.\
I'd be willing to let it go for $1400\
Attached to this message you'll find pics and a soundbite.\
I'm in Mexico City BTW so shipping would have to be factored in (I think it's about 150)\
Let me know.\
Best regards\,\
Enrique\
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PS I also have The best MDC60 a 2007\, but I wouldn't let that go for less than $3\,300 because it's really the best Dupont I have played. It be reluctant to sell it but if the cash is right I might... This crisis is proving to be a tough one.",18773,"BBCode","2010-11-19 19:04:16"
18774,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43570#p43570]Subject: Looking for a used Dupont or similiar[/url]\
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[quote=\"gianina\"]Hello\, I am in the market for a used Dupont MD-50 or similiar.  Oval or D-hole (14 fret).  Please PM me if you have something and I'll throw in a pile of cash.  I appreciate any and all suggestions.\
Happy Holidays...hey I need a xmas present.\
 :D[/quote]\
Here's the soundclips. All tracks done with the Nomade.\
Hope you like it.",18773,"BBCode","2010-11-19 19:13:20"
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18776,155,"20x8x50 is the box dimensions. \
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I'm playing my Favino or one of my Duponts (I have am oval hole and a D hole). I bought the Gitane to have a \"beater\" but in the end\, I feel like i should be playing the better guitars\, and the Gitane is actually too nice to say \"take to a bonfire at the beach\".\
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The truth is I'm up to 20 guitars and I need to make room.  The Gitane is the only one I can part with at the moment. I'm trying not to buy guitars\, but in the end guitars are like women\, if you are true to only one\, you are being untrue to all the rest.\
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Since i won't cheat on my wife\, I cheat on my guitars.\
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Send me a paypal payment when you figure out the shipping and I'll pack it up and send it along.\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",18769,"BBCode","2010-11-20 01:27:27"
18777,620,"20 guitars???!!! Wow\, Marc\, you are my new hero! My wife and I were having dinner with Rodrigo\, Denis Chang\, and a couple of Canadian friends in Montreal the night after the Rosenberg Trio concert. Naturally\, the conversation turned to guitars. My wife asked Denis how many he owned\, and after a moment's thought\, he answered fourteen. I could have kissed him - my seven didn't sound like so many any more. \
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Not all are gypsy guitars - at the time\, there were three gypsy\, two vintage archtops\, and two flattops. Two of those gypsy guitars have been sold\, with the old Castelluccia coming along recently and the new Shopis to be delivered in June. As my wife says\, the numbers stay the same\, the faces change. I'm mainly interested in the Gitane because I feel there may be gigs when for one reason or another (outdoor gig in bad weather\, for instance)\, I don't want to take one of my better ones\, and a good $600 guitar would fill the bill. I'm about to get my hands on a plastic Maccaferri\, the perfect beach guitar.\
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At last year's Django in June I tried out every guitar I could get my hands on - a Selmer\, two Busatos\, several Favinos\, a Di Mauro\, several VRBs and other Duponts\, and some AJLs. Didn't find a single guitar that I liked as well as my big Shopis. So when the time came to think about adding another instrument to my little collection\, I wound up going to Rodrigo. The first one\, a Favino style oval hole\, was bought secondhand but was almost exactly what I would have ordered. The next one is going to be a Selmer sized D hole\, pretty much like the ones that Dorado and Samson bought from him\, which are shown on Rodrigo's Web site. Have you ever played one of his? He's a world class luthier\, and a hell of a nice guy\, too.\
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I love your line about cheating - have to try that out on Debbie sometime.\
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The postage for a Priority Mail International package of those dimensions and weight with $600 insurance comes out to $69.70\, call it $70.00. I'll send you a total of $645.00. I'll have to move some funds around to get them into a PayPal accessible account. My shipping address will come with the payment.\
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Love your music\, by the way. I listened to the tracks on your Web site. Here's ours: [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]\
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Thanks\,\
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Ben",18764,"BBCode","2010-11-20 04:48:46"
18779,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
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I´ll drop you a message when i goto Porto.\
Ciao\,emile",18708,"BBCode","2010-11-20 08:09:15"
18780,155,"I have not played any of Rodrigo's guitars. I'd like to try one out.  I'm pretty happy with my Duponts and my Favino. They are my Gypsy guitars. (3 Gypsy guitars is enough!) I have 8 F hole guitars ( 6 archtops and 2 thinlines) 4 solid bodies\, 3 flattops (2 steel string and 1 nylon) and an electric bass guitar. I also have 6 amps (2 tube and 4 solid state).\
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The Gitane is a pro level guitar that is quite suitable for gigging. At this price you are getting a very good deal (less than half than it would cost new with the upgrades).  I'll also include a Josh Hegg bridge that was made for this guitar. The Hegg bridge has a hairline crack that may be repairable (it works as is\, but I'd be nervous that it might fail on a gig). The Collins bridge sounds better to my ear than the stock bridge (which I'll include) or the Hegg Bridge.  I think a Dupont Bridge might sound even better.\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",18769,"BBCode","2010-11-20 08:26:21"
18781,620,"You'd probably love Rodrigo's guitars. I asked Joscho Stephan to play mine at Django in June\, so I could hear a pro play it for a few minutes. I got it back an hour and a half later! And in class the next morning he asked if he could play it again\, and there goes another hour and a half. Gonzalo Bergara went nuts for it as well\, and I think Rodrigo picked up a few new customers among attendees who tried it out.\
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The replacement bridges are a welcome addition to the package. In my experience\, the Saga bridges suck\, and it's the first thing that needs replacing. A friend of mine has the JJ guitar and did some work on the bridge on his own\, totally transforming the sound. I know what you mean about it being a very capable instrument.\
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It looks like it'll be a few days before I can send the money. I have found out that PayPal not only gives a lousy exchange rate\, they tack a 2.5% premium on top of that. So I'm going to do something I should have done a long time ago\, which is set up my account to also be able to use a US account I have with Wells Fargo. It takes a couple of days for their verification deposits to show up in the account. I will get it done as quickly as possible. Hope that's OK.",18764,"BBCode","2010-11-20 09:13:04"
18782,1085,"Hello Harry\, I wouldn't be interested in the Nomade but am interested in the MD-60.  Please send me some pics.  Though I would feel bad taking this one from you but if it helps both of us I guess that's ok.\
Let me know and thank you for responding.\
Bill :D",18772,"BBCode","2010-11-20 09:15:40"
18783,1085,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43573#p43573]Subject: Looking for a used Dupont or similiar[/url]\
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[quote=\"001dupont\"]Hi..I have a very nice 2009 dupont mdc-50\, for sale. If you are interested I can send pics etc. It has a classic dupont voice and is quite loud.  3500.00......Jeff[/quote]\
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Jeff\, I am interested.  Please send pics when you get a chance.\
Thank You\,\
Bill :D  :D",18772,"BBCode","2010-11-20 09:25:26"
18784,155,"Hi Ben\,\
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I'm OK waiting\, but if a better offer comes in between now and then...(its unlikely\, but I'll give you a heads up if that happens).\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",18769,"BBCode","2010-11-20 09:32:00"
18785,620,"Yeah\, that's fair. Should only be 2-3 days.",18764,"BBCode","2010-11-20 10:03:49"
18786,3001,"Marc\,\
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I'm interested in your guitar. I'll confess I'm a complete GJ novice but interested in changing that (regrettably\, my guitar skills are weak at best but that's what I've got).\
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Would like to know a bit more about the guitar. Would you tell me:\
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1. I assume this is the DG 300 model?\
2. How long have you owned it?\
3. Who installed the new bridge and pick up?\
4. New strings? What type?\
5. Is this a bone nut (I assume there was no change to either nut or tail piece)\
\
I live in the SF - East Bay. Do you travel up this way at all? If buying\, I'd prefer to work out some pick up arrangement but I'm not sure I want to travel to Santa Cruz.\
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I appreciate your response and look forward to hearing back from you. Hopefuly\, we can work something out.\
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My regular e-mail is  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:not2distracted@yahoo.com\">not2distracted@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Best\,\
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Kevin",18786,"BBCode","2010-11-20 10:46:32"
18788,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
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I uploaded a video for you.I made it when i took a guitarlesson from Popy Basily.\
Please don´t post it on the internet forum.But I remember you want to learn from Dutch sinti gypsy players.\
Popy is great.I went to his house and filmed this lesson.\
He is also family of Jimmy Rosenberg.\
I´ll keep it online for a week.Then I take it down.\
Please tell me soon if you´ve seen it.\
It is a good lesson.\
Ciao\,emile\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vweHUo1EiMo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vweHUo1EiMo[/url]",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-20 12:39:35"
18789,1085,"hello Harry\, I'm interested in your MDC-60.  If you'd like to send some pics that would be great.  P.S I like the sound clips\, is that you playing\, if so\, pretty good stuff...\
Bill :D",18772,"BBCode","2010-11-20 15:58:20"
18790,2768,"wow! thanks so much for this. i wont tell anyone abut it\, as you asked. i´ll try to download it tomorrow and take a better look at what´s happening there... what do these gypsies put on their soup to be able to play with such tremendous drive and impulse?\
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anyway\, it was super cool of you to give me access to this video\, much appreciated. i´m learning all by myself (and from michael´s book)\, and i have a sore wrist that doesn´t help me much\, but i keep trying.\
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again\, thanks and take care. (and please drop me a line when you come to porto)\
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abraço\,\
Miguel.",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-20 17:28:29"
18791,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
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Hope to see you soon in Porto.\
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The gypsies have it in their blood..i dunno..they´re great.\
Why do Ameicans play good blues and soul?\
Portuguese play great fado.How do they do it?\
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I can´t answer your question.\
But I know if you practice alot and stick too it you can come a long way if you really love gypsy jazz.\
But it takes years and dedication.\
Popy said my songs were great and you´re never to old to learn.\
I´ve jammed with them twice and they played a song I wrote but I felt like an amateur.But sometimes I have good days.\
Alot of gypsy jazzers play the old songs..some play the same minor swing for 20 years..\
But I like to take some of the ingredients and try to make my own songs.\
That is what I told Popy and he said that was cool.\
I believe it´s good to learn Gypsy jazz but don´t try to imitate them..find your own way cause they´ll always beat you at the traditional stuff..lol\
 saúde..had a little aguardente..sorry..kkkkkkk\
emile\
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im in figueira now",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-20 17:42:53"
18792,620,"Hi -\
\
Just thought I'd check in to see if you still had any interest in the Djangolin.",18792,"BBCode","2010-11-20 21:31:20"
18793,311,"Hello Bill\,\
That's me playing indeed thanks for the kind words.\
Here are some pics of my MDC60\, if you give me an email address I can send you a few more.\
I bought that Dupont new from Jacques Mazzolenni of gypsyguitars.com. I went to his place up in Maryland to pick it up and my father came with. I was supposed to buy a more expensive MDC50B which I had fallen in love after looking at the pictures on Jacques' site\, It was a beautiful brazlian rosewood with maple binding and I had the cash ready. After playing it for about an hour I almost made the deal... But out of the blue I decided to ask Jacques if I could sample the other guitars even though I was getting that Dupont. So I played about 8 or 10 different instruments: 3 Busatos\, A Dimauro\, An MD50\,  some others and then the MDC60 and from the very first note I was blown away! I kept switching back and forth kinda wanting the brazilian rosewood to win\, becaeuse I had my mind all made up after looking at the photos for a whole month\, Jacques even strung that one up with new Argentines to see if it would give it an edge but everytime the MDC60 would come up the winner. So I had to take it home. \
I've been very happy with it but my playing has changed and I'm looking for a more modern sound and feel\, no longer after that classic Django tone this guitar does so well. I want to buy an Olivier Marin and it's 3000 euros. So if selling my MDC would get me closer to that I guess I would\, since it would take a long time to be able to afford both... For my plying to develop further in the direction it iw going I believe the Marin would be more helpful than my Dupont.\
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Anyway\, The MDC60 is in great shape with only the normal wear one would expect from a 3 year old guitar\, a few dings but nothing serious. Frets have still a long way to go. The only issue are a few chipped pieces of lacquer over the higher fret ends. But just cosmetic stuff.\
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So here are the pics trying to show all the details (Sorry if the lighting is not the best) and soundclips. If you really want this guitar let me know and we'll talk business. Anyway I hope it serves you as a reference in case you decide to get something else.\
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Thanks for your interest a don't hesitate to write if you have more questions regarding anything at all in your search.\
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Best regards\,\
Enrique.\
PS more pics on the next message...",18793,"BBCode","2010-11-20 22:13:28"
18794,311,"more pics...",18794,"BBCode","2010-11-20 22:17:34"
18795,311,"Last batch. Mp3s on the next",18795,"BBCode","2010-11-20 22:20:27"
18796,311,"Man\, I'm flooding your inbox!\
I forgot to add that I modified the compensation on a #2Dupont  bridge for the high E and B strings. It improved quite a bit and I still have the two original bridges. Also one of the vertical braces (struts) shows a bit through the top. It's always been this way and a luthier friend of mine said it's nothing to worry about\, I just mention it so there are no surprises if you buy the guitar.\
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Here are the clips.\
Tonewise I'd describe this guitar as having very fat and piercing trebles with a tight bass response and a sort of crunching sound for chords. It's very loud and can handle any acoustic jam situation. Amazing for solos and very good for rhythm as well\, really a very versatile guitar. \
The harder you play it the more it gives you back. It sounds sweet and mean.\
Playability is great with 3mm action the neck is meaty with a very comfortable feel.\
I really love it and only consider selling it to a player who would give it a good home. \
I Hope you like the tracks!",18796,"BBCode","2010-11-20 22:46:26"
18797,1377,"[b]Bill\,\
     You should have recieved these by now. \
       I would imagine that You read My posts as to why I felt these things were not user friendly by any means.\
    Interestingly enough\, Rosenberg has launced an online school complete with transcriptions of the studies from what I understand.\
   Chang's probably a nice guy\, but a little full of Himself.\
   Do You ever get to \"Guitar Town\" out Your way?\
    I'm pretty friendly with John J.; He plays there every year.\
     I have some of his transcriptions if Your interested.\
   Anyway\, let Me know Your take on them and have a great Holiday \
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                                            Best regards\,\
                                                    Jack  :mrgreen: \
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18798,2155,"Hi Ben\,\
I am not sure. I am tempted but it is a bit much to throw down for something I am too far away to try. \
I am down in Washington DC.\
It looks like your up in nova scotia. \
Is that true\,\
Cheers\,\
Ben",18798,"BBCode","2010-11-21 04:22:28"
18799,620,"Yes\, Nova Scotia. \
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I understand your dilemma. I can be flexible on price. Michael Horowitz suggested something in the $800-1200 range\, so I went for just below middle of that.",18792,"BBCode","2010-11-21 04:27:04"
18800,1085,"Hello Jack\,  just gotem yesterday.  I know what you mean.  I watched the Stochelo dvd right away and all those tunes in the beginning with no transciptions.  I guess it's so we can see up close his style\, the way he holds the pick and his attack\, etc.\
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The licks are good and I'll have to see if I can pick those up.  Totally understand what you mean though.  Haven't checked out the Adler one yet probably more of the same.\
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Haven't quite figured Denis out yet\, seems like a fairly nice person and most of the time he is right but there are many ways to play rhythm\, a wrong way for sure but I guess he is trying the only way he knows how to convey that.\
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I would love some trans of JJ.  Guitar Town\, where is that?  Is it in Denver?  Man I want to know so I don't miss it.\
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Jack\, I really want to thank you for these dvd's\, I'll get what I can out of them and can return or pass them on.\
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Thanks again Jack\,\
Bill :D  :D \
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P.S. I would love some trans of J. Jorgensen",18628,"BBCode","2010-11-21 07:03:23"
18801,1085,"Hello Harry\, thanks for all the info.  I am very very interested.  What is the difference btw. a MD-50 or 60?  I think it's the satin finish?  Does this guitar have a pickup?\
anyway\, let me know how you want to proceed.  Would you ship it via UPS from Mexico to Colorado?  I wonder how much that would be?  let's see if we can finalize some things on shipping\, payment\, etc.\
I am looking at some other Duponts right now but I do like yours so let's talk.\
Thanks harry.\
here is my direct email address  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:inverso@sopris.net\">inverso@sopris.net</a><!-- e -->",18801,"BBCode","2010-11-21 07:32:39"
18802,2155,"Hi Ben\,\
I saw the update on the page after your last email. \
I think $750 plus shipping sounds great!\
How would you like to process this?\
How much is shipping to \
\
Benjamin Brooks\
2206 pinneberg ave\
Rockville\, Md 20851",18798,"BBCode","2010-11-21 08:23:35"
18803,2155,"For easier communication.\
My normal email is\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben.brooks@gmail.com\">ben.brooks@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18798,"BBCode","2010-11-21 08:30:40"
18804,2768,"ok\, i downloaded it now. feel free to pull it off\, and thanks a million!\
\
cheers!\
miguel\
\
(PS - go easy on the aguardente\, it becomes an habit for life... )",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-21 14:40:12"
18805,2360,"Thanks Miguel\,\
\
Yes..I know about the aguardente.\
\
I´m also going back to Holland for 2 weeks ..maybe I come back to Portugal but I wanna rest and see my family and wait till my finger is better.\
The guy I´m renting a room from is a bit crazy..so I think it´s better I leave but  I´ll tell you when I leave..maybe i´ll fly from Porto.We´ll drink a coffee maybe.\
Whatever happens it was good writing with you.\
\
saúde\,emile",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-21 15:07:35"
18806,311,"Hello Bill\,\
Yes\, the main difference is the satin finish\, as far as I know it's the same kind of material\, nitrocellulose lacquer but they add a chemical so it hardens with a specific degree of sheen. The finish it's very\, very thin on this guitar.\
The other difference is the outer (cosmetic) laminate on the back and sides this guitar has Santos Rosewood whereas a 50 would have indian rosewood.\
Other than that it's the same guitar\, hardware\, walnut neck\, ebony fretboard\, wood binding\, etc.\
There's no pickup as it would typically require drilling a hole through the top... that's why I got the Nomade!\
I asked Michael Horowitz to give me a quote on how much it would cost to do the shipping\, seeing as he must be very knowledgeable on the subject...  as soon as he replies I'll tell you.\
There might be a possibility to ship from San Diego\, as I have a friend who will be there during the holidays... we'll see.\
As far as payment I guess something like paypal or a wire or bank transfer would work... After purchase I could give you a short approval period\, a few days to test the guitar to make sure you love it\, if for any reason you don't\, just send it back an I'll refund your money.\
Lets just wait and see how much would the shipping be...\
\
I'll keep you posted.",18793,"BBCode","2010-11-21 15:41:19"
18807,155,"Hi Ben\,\
\
Some bad news (for you). A local guy came over to my gig today and bought the Gitane for $580 cash.\
\
If your wife thinks you have too many guitars\, she will be relieved.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Marc",18769,"BBCode","2010-11-21 17:32:05"
18808,620,"I'm sorry to hear that\, Marc\, but you were right to take the offer. I'm sure the new owner will enjoy the guitar. I would have liked very much to acquire it\, but it was not a high priority.\
\
Best of luck to you. It would be nice if our paths crossed someday.",18764,"BBCode","2010-11-21 18:00:53"
18809,2746,"hey Harry\,\
i've been following this post and was wondering if i could trouble you to send me any info you have on the way you approach arps when playing gypsy jazz. \
\
Tab\
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Re: \"Escalier\" arps\
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Postby BluesBop Harry » Sat Nov 13\, 2010 3:18 pm\
I use both\, just takes practice. One thing I should mention is that I don't always use it for the same chord. I would use Gm7 (G Bb D F) over Bb6 a lot and Gm6 (G Bb D E) Over C9.\
I'll send you a PM with some details",18809,"BBCode","2010-11-21 20:25:18"
18811,2768,"it was nice writing with you too. hope everything turns OK with you. \
if everything else fails\, i´m thinking of travelling to holand in January / february to try to check out some gypsy camps and see the guys playing in their own turf. maybe i´ll drop you a line then.\
\
cheers\,\
Miguel.",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-22 03:00:23"
18812,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
\
Sounds great.Make sure you visit club madness in the hague every thursday.\
You can meet and jam with the Basily gypsy band.\
great stuff.\
\
Até a logo\,emile",18788,"BBCode","2010-11-22 05:44:42"
18813,1085,"Hello Harry\,  thanks for all the information.  I found the guitar I want at a great deal so I may have to pass\, but if this doesn't work out and I'll know in a week I'll be back talking to you if you hadn't sold it yet.\
Harry\, I do appreciate all your help.  It's always hard buying a guitar you can't play first.  \
Sincerely\,\
Bill",18801,"BBCode","2010-11-22 06:06:19"
18815,311,"Sure man! Here's the PM I sent to Lango-Django. I hope you find it useful:\
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Gm6:\
    -------------------------------------------------------10----12-----\
    -------------------------------------------8----11------------------\
    ---------------------------------7---9------------------------------\
    ----------------------5----8------------------------------------------\
    ------------5---7-----------------------------------------------------\
    ---3---6--------------------------------------------------------------\
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   \
Two notes per string and you have four inversions\
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------------------------------------------------12---15--\
--------------------------------------11----15--------------\
-----------------------------9--12----------------------------\
--------------------8--12----------------------------------------\
----------7---10--------------------------------------------------\
-6---10-----------------------------------------------------------\
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--------------------------------------------------15--18\
------------------------------------------15--17------------\
-------------------------------12---15-------------------------\
---------------------12---14-------------------------------------\
-----------10---13-----------------------------------------------\
-10---12--------------------------------------------------------\
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----------------------------------------6---10--\
---------------------------------5---8---------------\
-------------------------3--7----------------------------\
-----------------2--5----------------------------------------\
--------1---5--------------------------------------------------\
--0---3-----------------------------------------------------------\
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Learn them well in G then transpose to all 12 keys. Is a brutal workout but it's the only way to really see the pattern on the entire fretboard and then you can use them all over the place.\
Gm6 = C9= Em7b5= F#7 alt\
\
The same goes for Gm7 (=Bb6) find all four inversions then transpose to all keys and start practicing over the substitute chords.\
\
What I have my students do is record a 2/12 minutes long playalong of just one chord\, Gm6 for example and run all your Gm6 arps up and down then record a C9 and run those same Gm6 arps\, then record a F#alt\, etc\
Then use a different key\, then a different arp.\
Then work on connections like G9 to C6\, E7 alt- Am6\, Am6 - Dm6\, etc.\
\
It takes from 1 month up to 6 months of focused work for them to really nail it but the benefits are incredible.\
Takes them from beginners to intermediates automatically. Everything gets better\, their tone\, technique\, ears\, improvisation.\
\
Don't hesitate to ask any more questions that pop up",18815,"BBCode","2010-11-22 10:56:54"
18816,311,"That's great Bill! I hope you enjoy it a lot... As I said I'm on the fence about selling mine and actually had trouble falling asleep last night thinking about never playing my beauty again... So I guess that's \"meant to be\" as chicks like to say.\
Best regards\,\
Enrique",18793,"BBCode","2010-11-22 11:04:26"
18817,311,"That's not stupid man! As they say the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask.\
An Alt chord or Altered is a seventh chord that has flats or sharps on it's extensions\, mainly look for raised or flatted 9s\, and flatted13s. \
For example G7 could have a natural 9 and 13 : G B D F A E if it were altered it be G B D F Ab Eb or G B D F A# Eb.\
The 13 can't be raised as it would equal the b7. Sometimes the b13 is called a #5\, same note different name: Eb= D#.\
The b5 or #11 can sometimes be included but it also works on natural dominant so a #11 wouldn't necessarily mean an Alt dominant.\
If you look at C9 from the previous message: C E G Bb D you can see it contains the notes of Gm6 G Bb D E that's why a Gm6 arp works. Now we do a tritone substitution and change C7 for F#7 (F# is a tritone or 3 whole tones away from C). If we play Gm6 against F#7 we get G=b9 Bb=#11 D=b13 and E=b7 So we have F#7 with b9\, b13 and b5 (#11).\
\
That's the complicated way!! What you can do is just play a m6 arp a half step up from any dominant you want to Alter. Simple!\
It takes some time to get used to the sound... Try playing Fm6 over the E7 on Minor swing. A good thing to start with is to try to resolve the F note back to E when the E7 resolves to Am.\
\
I hope that makes it clearer. Shoot me another message if you need more info. And remember always to ask questions and clear your doubts. No shame in learning.\
\
Best\,\
Enrique",18817,"BBCode","2010-11-22 11:24:00"
18818,311,"In case you don't know altered chords\, here's an explanation:\
\
An Alt chord or Altered is a seventh chord that has flats or sharps on it's extensions\, mainly look for raised or flatted 9s\, and flatted13s. \
For example G7 could have a natural 9 and 13 : G B D F A E if it were altered it be G B D F Ab Eb or G B D F A# Eb.\
The 13 can't be raised as it would equal the b7. Sometimes the b13 is called a #5\, same note different name: Eb= D#.\
The b5 or #11 can sometimes be included but it also works on natural dominant so a #11 wouldn't necessarily mean an Alt dominant.\
If you look at C9 from the previous message: C E G Bb D you can see it contains the notes of Gm6 G Bb D E that's why a Gm6 arp works. Now we do a tritone substitution and change C7 for F#7 (F# is a tritone or 3 whole tones away from C). If we play Gm6 against F#7 we get G=b9 Bb=#11 D=b13 and E=b7 So we have F#7 with b9\, b13 and b5 (#11).\
\
That's the complicated way!! What you can do is just play a m6 arp a half step up from any dominant you want to Alter. Simple!\
It takes some time to get used to the sound... Try playing Fm6 over the E7 on Minor swing. A good thing to start with is to try to resolve the F note back to E when the E7 resolves to Am.",18818,"BBCode","2010-11-22 11:25:24"
18819,230,"Hi\, just want to say again\, thank very much\, for opening the gate to that A7 lick\, which had been playing round in my head every time I heard Lulu Swing\, but I just needed your helping hand to get the starting point...it works great\, now I just need to practice to get it up to gig speed!\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",18819,"BBCode","2010-11-22 18:31:21"
18820,38,"Let me know if you still have this.  Is there text with it?\
\
Thanks\
David \
\
\
Stochelo Rosenberg DVD's for sale.\
In\
 mint\, as new\, condition.\
\
Paypal is preferred but check/cash through snail-mail works too.\
\
Contact me through the forum or [url=http://www.seanray.com]http://www.seanray.com[/url] if you're interested.\
Thanks\,\
Sean\
\
IN THE STYLE OF \
STOCHELO ROSENBERG - $50.00 Includes shipping to the lower 48\
\
[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->HM18Beauty.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
\
Gypsy Waltzes Featuring \
STOCHELO ROSENBERGG - $50.00 Includes shipping to the lower 48\
\
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->HM19CoverBeauty.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment][/quote]",18820,"BBCode","2010-11-22 19:10:21"
18821,2746,"hey thanks so much for the arp fingerings. so useful. trying to improvise in this style is new to me. i have the rhythm playing down\, been working on it for over a year\, just playing chords and melodies. so now i want to start improving on this stuff. \
\
in regards to harmony and such\, i know jazz harmony inside and out\, but i appreciate you sending me the note you did about alt chords. i use chord scales when writing charts.\
\
i'm always open to learning more\, getting more ideas\, about how to practice soloing in this style. it's new to me and open to alot. i don't post often in the forums b/c it can get real stupid real quick.....that being said\, there is lots of good info on the forums. \
\
are you really in mexico city? what's the gypsy jazz scene like there? my sister just moved to paris after living in la d.f. for ten years.\
\
thanks again for the note. \
\
tab\
\
[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]In case you don't know altered chords\, here's an explanation:\
\
An Alt chord or Altered is a seventh chord that has flats or sharps on it's extensions\, mainly look for raised or flatted 9s\, and flatted13s. \
For example G7 could have a natural 9 and 13 : G B D F A E if it were altered it be G B D F Ab Eb or G B D F A# Eb.\
The 13 can't be raised as it would equal the b7. Sometimes the b13 is called a #5\, same note different name: Eb= D#.\
The b5 or #11 can sometimes be included but it also works on natural dominant so a #11 wouldn't necessarily mean an Alt dominant.\
If you look at C9 from the previous message: C E G Bb D you can see it contains the notes of Gm6 G Bb D E that's why a Gm6 arp works. Now we do a tritone substitution and change C7 for F#7 (F# is a tritone or 3 whole tones away from C). If we play Gm6 against F#7 we get G=b9 Bb=#11 D=b13 and E=b7 So we have F#7 with b9\, b13 and b5 (#11).\
\
That's the complicated way!! What you can do is just play a m6 arp a half step up from any dominant you want to Alter. Simple!\
It takes some time to get used to the sound... Try playing Fm6 over the E7 on Minor swing. A good thing to start with is to try to resolve the F note back to E when the E7 resolves to Am.[/quote]",18821,"BBCode","2010-11-22 19:26:52"
18822,2783,"Hi David\,\
The \"in the style of\" DVD has no tab. That's the way it sells new.\
The \"waltz\" DVD has tab pdf's included on the DVD-ROM.\
\
Thanks\,\
Sean",18822,"BBCode","2010-11-23 05:53:44"
18823,455,"Hey Phil\,\
\
De nada.  We all help each other on this forum which is what makes it so cool and really I think brings up the level of the genre overall.\
\
That's a great lick.  If you look at the youtube of Samy Daussat he carries that tripplet thing all the way up the arpeggio I think.\
\
I really don't have the dexterity to play that stuff up to speed yet but I still have fun figuring it out and working on it!\
\
I'm happy to help.\
\
Mike (aka Bones)",18823,"BBCode","2010-11-23 08:46:26"
18824,455,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Yeah\, let's do it.\
\
Let me know what the shipping is (UPS I guess is the preferred method) and insure it in my name (Mike Glick).\
\
How do you want payment?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-23 08:49:04"
18825,1377,"[color=#8040BF][b]Mike\,\
 Give Me Your full address and I will get a firm rate.\
  I'm not so sure about using U.P.S. as the handle freight like fucking Gorillas!\
 I'll look into some alternatives and let You know.\
  I will need the payment in advance. \
   Mike H. will vouch for Me\, I'm sure. Plus I just did another transaction with \
\"gianina\" in Colorado. feel free to contact Him.\
\
                                                      Jack[/b][/color]   :mrgreen:",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-23 09:00:09"
18826,2935,"Hi\,\
\
I saw your post about your MDC-50 for sale. Could you please send me photos and a general description of the condition of your guitar? Please this address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ggoussault@yahoo.com\">ggoussault@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Many thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",18826,"BBCode","2010-11-23 09:22:25"
18827,3013,"Hi...My return e-mails keep coming back??  RE- the eastman\, this model did not come with a pickguard\, fine by me...I live in Portland OR...Best  Jeff",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 09:22:58"
18828,3013,"Hi.. Havin problems getting you a message. Maybee this one will work. This model does not come with a pickguard..I live in portland.OR....Best  Jeff",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 09:32:40"
18830,455,"Oh yeah\, duh.\
\
37 San Marcos Trout Club\
Santa Barbara\, Ca. 93105\
\
What did you sell to Gianna?  I'm also looking for a low end Selmac petit bouche.",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-23 11:54:43"
18831,1377,"Shall I address it as \"Bones\"\
  I gave Him some DVDs",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-23 12:11:30"
18832,455,"Address it to Mike Glick.\
\
thanks",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-23 12:25:04"
18833,3013,"Hi..Thanks for your question.  I am a fan of mahogany guitars. I like the darkness in tone they seem to have\, which is why I bought this guitar. And  it lived up to my expectations. Very woody for an archtop\, but still has the archtop twang. Single notes are full\, while cords complete\, or complex if you prefer. Volumewise this is the best archtop I have had. I strung it up big band style at first\, ie\, D-aquisto tony rice nickels\, 47-13. Then I switched the b and e out for an 18 and 14. With the action set at about 2.5mm this thing really cut. I could literally blow any other guitar away at a jam\, and most often had to hold back not to do so. I now have bronze-s on it now and it is a bit tamer\, or maybee a little more musical\, because of the sustain of the bronze strings\, but still cuts. I should keep this guitar but have really started playing alot of gypsy style\, and just bought 2 duponts in the last 6 mos.  Yikes\, sumthin has gotta go \,  so...Hope this ansewers your question...Best...Jeff",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 13:27:10"
18835,3013,"Ahh Yes..  As I said I bought this because of the mahogany construction. It is darker in tone than a maple archtop\, yet still has very good cutting qualities as well as volume. Possibly not as dry as a maple guitar\, all things being equal. Personally I dont like guitars too dry. We all have our preferences...Best   Jeff",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 14:07:58"
18837,3013,"2009 mdc-50 and a 2001 mc-50....14 and 12 fret\, respectivly.  Not as dry as some gypsy guitars I have heard\, but pretty classic dupont voice. The 12 fret is a bit warmer \, maybee because the wood is older ??  I play the 12 fret mostly and in fact the 14 fret is for sale.....Jeff",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 14:39:32"
18839,3013,"3500.00.....shipped",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 14:50:58"
18841,3013,"the 14 fret d-hole\, they are both d-holes....Jeff",18827,"BBCode","2010-11-23 15:21:25"
18842,346,"Bon soir Shawn\,\
I have a brass DR tailpiece (with the red leather and wood insert) just sitting in a box.\
We could trade (picks\, cd's\, a Busato perhaps?)\
In any case\, hit me back and we can work something out.\
Happy Thanksgiving\,\
Rick",18842,"BBCode","2010-11-24 19:06:02"
18843,2401,"Hello\
\
Just wandering if the guitar is still available.  If so\, about how much would shipping be to los angeles?  Thank you\
\
Ethan",18843,"BBCode","2010-11-24 23:43:04"
18844,1115,"Hi there\
Sorry\, the guitar is already sold\
Regards\
Matt",18843,"BBCode","2010-11-25 00:44:28"
18846,346,"Cool!\
Well\, I'm not really a Wegen guy\, but with Christmas coming up I could maybe give them as presents  :) \
\
So\, you want to do that?\
Trade the tail piece for the Wegens?\
Happy Thanksgiving",18842,"BBCode","2010-11-25 07:32:23"
18848,346,"Hi Shawn\,\
I posted your tailpiece this afternoon\, you should get it by mid week.\
My address is:\
Rick Olivarez\
P.O.Box\,137\
Ivy\, VA.\
22945\
\
Enjoy the tailpiece!",18842,"BBCode","2010-11-26 16:10:47"
18850,1377,"[b]Mike\,\
   I will have a firm ship rate Monday Morning for You.\
     Hope You had a pleasent Thanksgiving.\
\
                                                 Jack[/b]",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-27 07:31:25"
18851,1377,"[b]Just got back from the[color=#404000] U.P.S.[/color]Depot\
 Shiping is [color=#008000]$59.76[/color]  Insurance is [color=#408000]$18.00 [/color]covered to [color=#408000]$900[/color].\
 This includes the travel bag Mike.\
   How do You want to proceed?\
\
                                 Jack[/b]",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-27 08:15:29"
18852,53,"I don't have a brass tailpiece for trade\, but I'd be interested in buying your tailpiece if you want to sell it.  Email me with the price:\
Mike Valentiner\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mpv@visi.com\">mpv@visi.com</a><!-- e -->",18852,"BBCode","2010-11-28 06:06:48"
18853,858,"Hi Mike\,\
\
No problem\, I actually have another guy who I'm trading for a brass tailpiece.  Fortunately\, he has no need for the gold plated one so I still have it avaliable.  I just looked on Djangobooks store to see how much they are selling for and it says $99.00 for a new Gold plated one.  Seeing as mine is used\, but still great condition\, how would $75.00 (including the shipping cost) sound?\
\
Let me know what you think\,\
\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-11-28 11:17:32"
18854,53,"Shawn\,\
$75 sounds good.\
Is it this one: [url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dr_tailpiece_nickel_gold.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... _gold.html[/url]\
Can you send me a picture of yours?",18852,"BBCode","2010-11-28 17:09:09"
18855,858,"Hi again Mike\,\
\
That is exactly the one I would be sending you.  If you want\, as you asked for\, I can definitely take a couple of pictures\, but it would pretty much look the same.  I don't see any scratches or anything that would detract further from the value\, and I will also polish it up before I send it.  Anyhow\, it's totally up to you\, and I'm completely willing to make sure you get something that you feel is worth your money.\
\
Also\, how would you want to pay?  We can do anything from Paypal to a check\, money order\, cash\, etc.",18853,"BBCode","2010-11-28 17:41:24"
18856,53,"If that's the one\, then no need for pictures.  Send me your email address and I'll PayPal you.  Send the tailpiece to\
Michael Valentiner\
17735 2nd Ave N\
Plymouth\, MN 55447",18852,"BBCode","2010-11-28 19:28:54"
18857,858,"Cool.  I actually use my wife's email address for paypal.  Just make sure to send it as a gift or paypal will charge me a fee.  It is:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:purplepeanut23@hotmail.com\">purplepeanut23@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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PS- I actually need the other one to arrive to me first\, as I won't have a tailpiece to use on the guitar in the meantime.  Hopefully it should be here Monday or Tuesday\, in which case I will contact you immediately and you can send the money at that time.  My apologies for the delay\, and I hope it isn't an inconvienence to you.\
\
Take care\,\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-11-28 19:48:29"
18858,53,"Shawn\,\
\
No problem.  Let me known when your ready.",18852,"BBCode","2010-11-28 20:15:49"
18859,2886,"Brandon\
\
I bought the Super listed on Ebay today...My fingers are crossed but the person who repaired it said it was in perfect shape and it has a 5 day return policy...My fingers are crossed.\
\
  I'll let you know ...    Bill",18427,"BBCode","2010-11-29 11:39:49"
18861,858,"Hello again\, my other tailpiece arrived today\, so I'll be able to send yours off as soon as I receive the money.  If your able to pay soon I should be able to mail it off tomorrow afternoon  :D  .\
\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-11-29 12:01:36"
18862,53,"Shawn\,\
\
I sent the $ via PayPal.  Send me a tracking # if you get one.",18852,"BBCode","2010-11-29 20:11:53"
18863,346,"Man\, that was quick!\
Well\, I'm glad it got there in one (tail) piece!\
Take care\,\
Rick",18842,"BBCode","2010-11-29 20:54:39"
18864,1377,"[b]Do You still want this Mike?[/b]",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-30 04:56:51"
18865,606,"That's great news!  I hope it all turns out good ... I once bought a \"lemon\" of a button accordion on eBay.  It turned out to be enough to learn some rudiments on\, but was I ever sorry about the purchase.\
\
I was thinking about your recent comment about the mystique the French accordion sound holds over you.  I think from an instrument point of view\, the shape of the body really affects this - French accordions are wider since they generally accomodate 3 rows of reed blocks outside of the cassotto\, unlike the 2 reed blocks in Italian-American accordions (or if there's no cassotto\, there will be 6 reed blocks instead of 4 in a similar Italian instrument).  Also\, the mounting of the reeds is very different - instead of waxing them down\, they are just nailed or screwed down over a layer of cork.  Probably lots of other factors are at work\, but that's what I gather: that the body shape and reed mounting design give French accordions an almost rounder\, more mellow tone.  As for the classic musette vibrato\, I've noticed that most French accordions have 2 clarinet reeds outside of the cassotto - not too many instruments will have a clarinet set in the cassotto\, if there is even a cassotto.  This 2-reed French musette is not tuned as \"wet\" as most Italian-American accordions I've heard.  What's ironic is that the French like to refer to their classic musette tuning as \"americain\"!\
\
I've been playing my Cavagnolo button accordion more these days than my Petosa piano box\, but I think I would be truly happy with a button accordion made in the Italian tradition.\
\
Have fun with the new accordion!\
Brandon",18427,"BBCode","2010-11-30 08:07:35"
18866,2886,"Brandon\
\
My friend and accordionist Tony Grieco should be contacting you.  He's interested in buying a used Cavagnolo from some one who hopefully might know in one way or another... He's looking for some imput into this particular accordion as he's having some difficlties getting info from the seller.\
\
I'll let you know how the super is as soon as I get it... Its like getting a new addition to the family..\
\
 As usual thanks for your insight                                        \
\
                                                                 Bill",18866,"BBCode","2010-11-30 08:52:13"
18867,455,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Yes.  Should I mail a check?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike\
\
PS- sorry I didn't check my PMs for a couple days",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-30 09:07:02"
18868,455,"PS- I guess I should ask why you are selling it unused.  Is there anything wrong with it?\
\
thanks",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-30 09:10:16"
18869,1377,"Absolutely not.\
 It just didn't suit My needs.",18130,"BBCode","2010-11-30 09:12:47"
18870,455,"I use their pickups and I have a David right now which I like so I figure the Unico should be even better.\
\
Do you want payment by check?  If so\, where should I mail it?\
\
thanks",18129,"BBCode","2010-11-30 09:41:11"
18871,2127,"Hi Michael\, \
  THANK YOU SO MUCH for recommending me to wayne nakamura!  my pickups are going to be featured in the next edition of his book.\
   Oh\, rent time is upon me again\,  if you could please paypal me for any pickups sold.\
  Also I have sold out of the Bass pickups and have been in Canada so It may be a couple of weeks before I have more ready\
  thank you again\
  Jason",17864,"BBCode","2010-11-30 21:52:14"
18872,1581,"Hey\, Brandon\, \
\
Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you -- wild times at work. \
\
I've attached two ZIP files.  Each one has a Frank Marocco book in it along with the sound files.  Note that the sound files are MP3s for one of the books and CD Audio tracks for the other\, so you might have to try playing them on computer and/or CD to hear them. \
\
One of these is a huge file even zipped\, so I hope it makes it through to you.  If not\, let me know and I'll send just the books without the sound files. OR I have an FTP site I can put the files on and you can come get them.\
\
Actually\, I think I'll try them one at a time now.  Left-Hand Rhythm Patterns should be attached.  It's the smaller of the files.\
\
Cheers\, \
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-11-30 22:15:58"
18873,1581,"Hey\, Brandon\, the system didn't like the big file (35 megs)\, so I've attached the book only for the Marocco Harmony-Improv workshop.  \
\
If you have FTP software\, let me know and I'll put the sound files up on my FTP site and you can come get them. \
\
Best\, \
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-11-30 22:45:05"
18874,455,"Hi Jack\,\
\
Who should I make the check out to and where should I mail it?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18129,"BBCode","2010-12-01 08:52:26"
18875,1377,"Jack Di Quarto\
279 \"B\" Spring Street\
Red Bank\, New Jersey. 07701\
  732 747 0570\
    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Smilinjack@Verizon.Net\">Smilinjack@Verizon.Net</a><!-- e -->",18130,"BBCode","2010-12-01 08:56:15"
18876,455,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I'll put the check for $677.76 in tomorrows mail.\
\
UPS it to:\
\
Mike Glick\
37 San Marcos Trout Club\
Santa Barbara\, Ca. 93105\
\
If you have any questions my cell is 805-450-6487\
\
Thanks!\
\
Mike",18129,"BBCode","2010-12-01 10:07:23"
18877,606,"Wow\, thanks so much Lorretta!  I don't use FTP so I took a quick look at the harmony book\, and right now I don't think that I will need the sound samples.  On the other hand\, the books are great!  I haven't had a full chance to look over everything\, but I really liked his discussion of polychords - it's exactly what I've heard him play in some of his songs\, and I wondered what he was doing.\
Hope you still have time to play your accordion amidst your busy work schedule.\
cheers\,\
Brandon",18354,"BBCode","2010-12-02 03:17:36"
18878,858,"Just want to let you know I shipped your tailpiece First Class yesterday\, Wednesday\, and I did get a tracking number for you.  Unfortunately\, I'm at work right now\, so I'll send you that number tonight.  Hope you enjoy it!\
\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-12-02 06:07:16"
18879,53,"Thanks!\
\
Btw\, it looks like you live north of Witchita.  Ever go to Winfield?  I try and make it every year and there are a few of us that jam Django tunes.  Do you know Ken White from Witchita?  He's an excellent jazz guitarist.",18852,"BBCode","2010-12-02 06:23:27"
18880,1581,"Hi\, Brandon\,\
\
Glad you liked the books.  Your enthusiasm has made me want to get serious about working with them\, although most (all?) of the improv is still over my head at this point. \
\
I'm off on travel today\, but when I get back\, I'll see about sending the sound files in bunches of two or three files -- I know you said you don't need them\, but they might help\, so if you don't mind a bunch of messages\, I'll do that eventually. \
\
Not much time for the accordion for about the past six months\, but I'm hoping December won't be as busy and I can get serious about learning something -- anything!\
\
Lorretta",18354,"BBCode","2010-12-02 07:17:39"
18881,858,"Awesome Mike\, I would guess you've heard of the Walnut Valley festival then?  I haven't made it to the festival yet\, but I used to visit Winfield every month with my former employer (I taught classes at the Winfield Prison).\
\
Keep me in the loop next time you go\, and I'll try to make it down and jam with you guys.  I've been in the Wichita area for a little over 4 years now\, but unfortunately it's not the bastion of Jazz that some others places are so I've had a hard time finding likewise minded musicians.\
\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-12-02 08:00:27"
18884,2722,"Hello Bob\,\
I recently bought one of your guitars\, the [b]#21 f-hole Jazz model[/b] Michael was selling a few day ago on DjangoBooks.\
\
It really sounds GREAT\, and corresponds to the beautiful \"vintage\" sound I was looking for (except the basses\, that may be could be a little bit brighter; the f-hole are probably responsible for this). Thank you for making such guitars. They offer a perfect alternative to vintage guitars (I love the Busato sound).\
\
I've got a [u]question to ask you about strings choice[/u] for this guitar.\
I received your guitar fitted with Argentine 1610 light strings (the purple ended ones 010 - 014 - 022 - 028 - 036 - 45)\, and these string are too light for me. The way I play is very dynamic\, with a rather round ended thick tortoise pick\, so I usually use Argentine 1610MF strings (the red ended ones 011 - 015 - 023 - 029 - 037 - 46)\, or\, most of the time\, with Galli GSB1 medium strings (011 - 015 - 023 - 030 - 039 - 47).\
\
Could it be dangerous for this guitar (pressure on the top\, neck action) to be equipped with these stronger gauge?\
\
Thank you in advance for your answer.\
\
Kindest regards.\
\
Pierre-A. Troillet - (Switzerland - Europe)\
\
[b]P.S.[/b] I hope\, one day\, I'll be lucky enough to find one of your [u]oval hole[/u] model; I played one of them a few monthes ago. Since that day\, I know it is definitely the guitar I need and I'll use for years.",18884,"BBCode","2010-12-03 04:10:02"
18885,858,"Mike\,\
\
The confirmation number for your tailpiece package is:\
0310 1230 0002 1787 2674\
\
You should receive it pretty soon\, so let me know when it arrives safely.\
\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-12-03 06:42:01"
18886,151,"Hi Bob\
\
Long time no correspondence\, it sure sounds like you are doing OK\, though! Your guitars look and sound great and people really seem to like them. Regarding musical genealogies\, several years ago I compiled a large and detailed chart that shows how IMO all the styles of this music developed going back to the late 19th century.  I have considerable specialized knowledge of this subject.  It's a fairly complicated flowchart with a lot of crossroads and I need to do a lot more work on it.  There are many problems involved\, not the least being that you have to decide who the significant guitarists actually are.  And I don't think that there have been many guitarists of note in the last 30 years.  Birili Lagrene\, Adrian Moignard\, Hans'che Weiss\,  Sebastian Ginieux\, Koen de Kauter\, Boulou Ferre\, Paul Mehling\, Ninine Garcia\, Francis Moerman\, Fapy Lafertin\, Patrick Saussois are pretty much it for me.  To be significant requires more than being able to play fast.  I am not impressed with guitar technique any more - I want to hear original ideas and approaches.  Music that appeals to people other than guitar geeks.  Then\, do you split it up into the four stylistic subgroups as I laid them out in \"The Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz\"\, or further narrow it down to the two subgroups that exist today\, the \"campfire\" and \"jazz\"?  This is probably best\, but not PC for various reasons.  The macho campfire style is nearly all focused on guitar technique and speed and appeal almost entirely to guitar geeks; the Parisian jazz style is more romantic and has a wider appeal.  Some guitarists are able to cross easily between these two styles - De Kauter and Saussois for example.  Maybe there actually were four branches at one time and that has now contracted back to only two schools. (head shake)Complicated...   Yes\, I'm opinionated\, but someone has to take the hard and honest look.  \
\
Your post has inspired me to go back to this project - I always thought that if I was to put together a nice art nouveau poster full of data and history laid out in a neat \"family tree\" style\, a lot of people would be interested in it and I could make a bit of money.  I think I will do this over the winter months. \
\
I think that this year\, I may actually be at the Djangofest NW.  It still depends on various circumstances\, but it's 90% a go for right now.  I sure hope it all works out\, to finally get to meet some of the people who I have communicated with for so long.\
\
I always admired how you left your job (however you managed that) and took up doing what really inspired you.  I am embarking on a similar project\, though I am sticking with my day job for now.  A friend and I are building custom motorcycles - cafe racers and street trackers - small displacement two- and four strokes.  The first two are in progress\, and we're looking for more platform bikes.  It involves risking a fair amount of money and time for limited chances\, but I think the time is right\, and we're both good craftsmen - longtime airline mechanics skilled in sheetmetal and composites.  It's exciting to take off on a project like this! \
\
Best of luck with the guitars.\
\
Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",18886,"BBCode","2010-12-05 09:25:43"
18887,858,"Mike\,\
\
I saw your tailpiece arrived on the USPS website\, and wanted to make sure you were happy with it and the condition it arrived in?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Shawn",18853,"BBCode","2010-12-06 13:52:09"
18888,53,"Shawn\,\
\
It looks good.  I haven't had a chance to put it on\, but it is what I expected.  Thanks!",18852,"BBCode","2010-12-06 14:11:06"
18889,1833,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAwxZ0Bp5hE&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAwxZ0Bp ... re=related[/url]\
\
ΑΚΟΥ ΠΙΟ ΣΥΓΚΕΚΡΙΜΕΝΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 00:35 - 00:55",18889,"BBCode","2010-12-08 02:11:10"
18890,302,"Hi Tim  -\
                I've been on the Laney website specs about these amps and have a question:  Does your CUB10 have a \"XLR\" or \"Direct Out\" to a mixing board?\
Also:  with the single \"tone\" control on this model\, is it adequate for your sound\, or are you using a preamp box with EQ?\
\
                Cheers\,\
                Rocky",18890,"BBCode","2010-12-08 18:20:54"
18891,123,"Hi Rocky\
\
No it doesn't have any sort of DI out. I've had to mic it to go through a PA\
\
The tone control is pretty good\, it actually does something compared to a lot of others! I haven't felt the need to use anything else\
\
hope that helps\
\
Tim",18890,"BBCode","2010-12-09 02:02:15"
18892,3027,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I just bought a model Jorgensen which has a missing tuning peg. You had posted a link to find replacement pegs on a query I had posted on this. Thanks for the info on that. I wondered though if these always come as a full set of six\, or if it's possible to buy just one sides worth (i.e. A set of three). \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Slimbo",18892,"BBCode","2010-12-09 08:54:18"
18893,9,"Hi\,\
\
Sorry\, they only come in a full set.\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Michael",18893,"BBCode","2010-12-09 09:01:28"
18894,2522,"PinkG\,\
Would you mind forwarding the Grapelli guitar transcription of Minor Swing?  Perhaps I could offer a trade - I have a lot of tunes in my collection.  Is there any particular transcription you're looking for?\
\
cheers\,\
Steven\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lacrossehotclub@gmail.com\">lacrossehotclub@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18894,"BBCode","2010-12-09 20:39:54"
18895,563,"Jeff--\
\
I lost your phone number\, but I have a friend looking for a better-than-Gitane rhythm guitar\, and I thought of my old Manouche. Would you consider selling it to him. He's Alfonso's rhythm player and has been told to upgrade from the D-500 by the boss. he's a little tight for money right now\, and while the Manouche is probably not the final answer\, it could buy him time. \
\
I hope all is well with you. My quest for Selmer 520 ended in failure (although I did have it for a week...long enough to decide it wasn't as good as I'd been told)\, but I did get the '32 Sel-Mac from the same guy. I started plotting in my little head to amass the funds for you Busato\, but then I saw you put it up for sale. I did ask Michael to give me a couple of days to try to speed up the process\, but someone grabbed it a couple of hours later. It was okay\, I am really not sure I love Busatos all that much anyway. I like a little grit in my sound\, and Busatos are not even a little gritty. Anyway\, I'm glad it found a new home\, even if it wasn't mine. I hope all is well with you. \
\
You can call me at (609)694-8554 (C) or (312)265-1746 (H)\, or send me your number and I'll call you whenever it's convenient for you. \
\
Did you get the new family here and settled in?\
\
Michael",18895,"BBCode","2010-12-10 12:37:21"
18896,346,"Hi Shawn\,\
Just curious\,..did you ever send out the Wegens?",18842,"BBCode","2010-12-10 13:21:56"
18898,346,"Hi Shawn\,\
Yeah\, go figure...\
I couldn't believe how quickly the tailpiece got to you\, I was thinking the USPS had stepped up their game\, but no.\
Let's give them a little more time.\
I mean\, I'm not really worried\, they are just picks after all\, and picks that I'm just going to give away once they get here.\
Anyway\, I'll let you know when they arrive.\
Season's Greetings and Merry Christmas\,\
Rick",18842,"BBCode","2010-12-11 11:47:45"
18899,2886,"Brandon\
\
The \"new\" Super circa 1965 is beyond belief.  Probably not played for the last 20 years\, no rust\, smooth and sweet....How lucky can you get.  This ends my 3 year daily search for this instrument.\
\
Have a happy and a healthy           Bill",18427,"BBCode","2010-12-11 13:31:23"
18900,2492,"Hi Matt! Is your guitar still available? Any chance you'll be in Paris in January? I think you are in France.\
Email me back at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:noahlit@gmail.com\">noahlit@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Also any sound clips would be great.\
Merci \
Noah\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42509#p42509]Subject: Busato by Dupont[/url]\
\
[quote=\"matt67\"]Hi everybody\
\
Here is an awesome Busato by Dupont in brand new condition! (not a single scratch)\
It's the standard model\, the guitar was made in November 2008\
\
It's a fantastic replica of the traditional Busatos which would be almost impossible to find today\
You can see all the details on Maurice Dupont's site:\
[url=http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/guitares-jazz-manouche-busato_Eng.php]http://www.acoustic-guitars.com/guitare ... to_Eng.php[/url]\
\
The guitar is very loud with a typical Gypsy Jazz sound\, bright and dry \
See also Michael's review here:\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dupont-busato-standard.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ndard.html[/url]\
\
The price is 1700 euros (about 2200 US$)\
(new price is 2110 euros = 2750$)\
\
Contact me for more information (I can give you my phonenumber if you prefer)\
The guitar can be seen in Strasbourg\, France\
Worldwide shipping\
I can send more pictures or recordings if you wish\
\
Thanks matt[/quote]",18900,"BBCode","2010-12-13 16:29:49"
18901,1833,"hola cavallero ...\
\
How are you? How is going life?\
\
From my side\,I am continuing playing and studying . I do not have a lot free time because of work but its ok ...:) :wink: \
\
Recently i Bought an Eimers :) guitar and wanted to send you a link to hear a little bit of my playing.\
\
Hope to play together one day too.\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56_9JnX5RN4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56_9JnX5RN4[/url]",18901,"BBCode","2010-12-14 06:06:45"
18902,311,"Wow bro! You have really progressed!! Your guitar sounds great and your gypsy picking looks awesome.\
Nice vibe to your impro and lovely interpretation of the melody\
Keep it up!",18902,"BBCode","2010-12-14 18:08:02"
18903,1063,"Hello Andreas\,\
\
I have been looking for quite some time for some original scripts of the orchestra scores of Django's tunes from the 1940~1950s.... but it seems virtually impossible to find any of it.\
\
So I was wondering : since you have been involved with the \"Django Symphonique\" project\, that you might be able to help me....\
Do you know if there is any way to access to the music sheet score that you and the orchestra played ? Obviously\, everyone has the 32-bar chart\, but I am interested to see I can get my hands on the stock arrangement from the orchestra.\
\
I am band leader of Hot Club of DC\, jazz band in Washington\, DC\, USA. But I also have some connections with local orchestras\, and I've been meaning to organize something between HC/DC and an orchestra.\
\
Do you think you could help me\, or give me the information of someone I could contact to inquire about this ?\
\
Thank you for your help\,\
\
Best regards\,\
\
-Stephan\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",18903,"BBCode","2010-12-15 13:03:04"
18904,125,"hey\,\
i don't have any scores myself but you could try to contact gisle sandvand who's running the symphonic project. he's on facebook\, don't have his other contact info.\
best regards andreas",18903,"BBCode","2010-12-16 14:46:10"
18905,125,"hi\,\
sorry for the late reply. haven't been logged in to this site for very very long.\
anyway\, i don't have that video. i guess it exists somewhere or at least parts of it since a few tracks have been posted online.\
anyway\, it was a fun show.\
regards andreas",17824,"BBCode","2010-12-16 14:47:51"
18906,1063,"Thanks a lot man\,\
That's very helpful. I'll try this immediately.\
Best\,\
-Stephan",18903,"BBCode","2010-12-16 15:40:11"
18907,455,"Hi Rick\,\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mike.glick@atk.com\">mike.glick@atk.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Please send some pictures (incl of the dings if they are big enough to see).\
\
Also\, can you describe the tone?  I am looking for loud and dry.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",18907,"BBCode","2010-12-16 19:45:20"
18908,620,"Hi -\
\
I'd like to see photos of your 503.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Benny\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44098#p44098]Subject: FS Dell Arte Model 503[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Rick\"]Hello All\,\
\
I am selling my Dell Arte model 503  selmer style gypsy guitar. It is the prototype of the model that  went into production. It was patterned on Django's 503 (including the missing 5th brace!). It is in very good shape except for 2 small dings in the top.  It has a satin finish and a very open voice. A new bridge made by Josh Hegg is on it now. The original bridge is included.\
I am asking $1400.\
Am happy to send photos to those interested. Post back with an email address and I will reply.\
\
Thanks\,  Rick[/quote]",18908,"BBCode","2010-12-17 03:37:49"
18909,1790,"I've been thinking about your idea of clip-and-tabbing various Django versions of Hungaria so I just went to iTunes to see what was available... it's kind of hard to tell when you can only hear thirty second examples of each cut\, but it seemed as though I was only able to find one cut of Hungaria with Andre Ekyan on sax (that's the one I did already) and another one with Grappelli... or am I missing something? I'd appreciate knowing about any others... and if you could send them to me as mp3 files that'd be wonderful...\
\
Will",18909,"BBCode","2010-12-17 08:02:37"
18911,11,"I have the Integrale Django set of CD's and it has every Django recording on it.  There are 6 or 7 recordings of Hungaria\, if I remember correctly\, and I probably do.  Sorry\, I would like to share them with you but I can't share unpaid MP3s.   You can buy the Integrale Django CD's from Michael at Djangobooks  and he reads these emails and so there is no way I am sharing anything illegally.   I don't want you to think I am being mean or anything\, this is just the way things are.     I wish I had time to share experiences with Hungaria with you but I am very busy just working on a limited set of songs right now.",18911,"BBCode","2010-12-17 11:20:55"
18913,45,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43960#p43960]Subject: F-Hole GJ guitars[/url]\
\
[quote=\"SomeDude\"]I'm just wondering what anybody's experience with Gypsy guitars that have f-holes rather than oval or D-holes. Think Eimers Amati or Di Mouro Chorus\, also Dell Arte makes (or used to) an F-hole model as well as Bob Holo's awesome version. I play a ton of trad jazz and solo guitar along with my gypsy stuff and I'm looking for a guitar that can work well for everything without being too bright or brittle. My main concerns are maintaining volume for gypsy playing\, tone (the darker the better) and feel. I get the idea that they might have the feel of a Selmer style (body/neck) but could just a bad compromise of sounds between an archtop and a GJ guitar. Any experiences worth sharing?[/quote]\
\
SomeDude:\
\
I've owned the attached fhole Dell'arte since the early 2000's. It has a triple AAA Maple back and sides and a European spruce top. It came with a gold Kent Armstrong humbucker. \
\
I believe the guitar is as loud as my oval hole Dell'arte. I'm not sure if it penetrates in the same way an oval hole does. The guitar plays very much like a Selmer-style guitar. The sound is not as bright as most oval holes. I would say the sound is a little more archtopish\, certainly with the pickup\, than Selmer sounding. I often think of this guitar as a cross between a Gretsch and a Selmer.\
\
I might be interested in selling this guitar if you're interested. \
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hyperhipmedia.com\">info@hyperhipmedia.com</a><!-- e -->",18913,"BBCode","2010-12-17 18:00:25"
18914,1790,"OK\, buddy\, I totally understand. \
\
I recently found a site called deezer.com in France where you can download tons of free GJ performances\, which they claim is totally legal (----???)\, so I could probably go there and find all Django's performances of \"Hungaria\" in order to break them down into tutorial clips for our fellow djangobooks.com forum members.\
\
In order to get a fuller catalog of licks\, I could also do the same thing with the many other \"Hungaria\" versions of other GJ guitarists  which are offered by deezer.... but maybe I'd better run that idea by Michael Horowitz. \
\
I love this site way too much to do anything to jeapordize it\, and I'd really\, really hate to rip off anyone who is trying to eke out a precarious existence playing GJ.\
\
So Michael\, I'd appreciate your thoughts on this...\
\
Will",18909,"BBCode","2010-12-18 07:11:07"
18916,11,"That was really uncool to bring someone else into this private conversation.  Really uncool.",18911,"BBCode","2010-12-18 12:13:39"
18917,944,"pls  send photos to;\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ejpugliese@aol.com\">ejpugliese@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",18917,"BBCode","2010-12-18 14:50:04"
18918,2522,"Here a short lesson",18918,"BBCode","2010-12-18 22:27:30"
18919,1819,"I had it but thanks anyway. :D",18918,"BBCode","2010-12-19 04:58:54"
18920,2268,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I see from your posts that you make bridges! I have a Cigano GJ-10 and I was curious if you could fasten a bridge for it\, so all I need to do is put it in. Is that possible or would I just need to buy a blank bridge and take it to a local Luthier?\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",18920,"BBCode","2010-12-19 20:38:32"
18921,95,"I don't do custom bridges for guitars I don't have in the shop. So if you want bring or send me your guitar I would be happy to build a bridge for you. However for that guitar it would be more cost effective for you to take it to some one in your area. Let me know if I can give you any more info.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",18921,"BBCode","2010-12-19 21:09:39"
18922,1981,"hej angående din dell arte\,\,sms mig eller ring så finder vi på noget\,\,mvh thomas\,\,50 54 47 79",18922,"BBCode","2010-12-20 03:55:21"
18923,346,"Hi Shawn\,\
Well\,......at long last.......THEY'RE HERE!!\
Man\, I couldn't believe it\,..the post mark was november 23rd or so and it just arrived today (or possibly saturday\,..I was out of town).\
In any case\, they're here and all's good\,....in fact\,........\
I actually had a Wegen Gypsy Jazz a few years ago and liked it but kind of moved on to other picks ( and by that I mean ALL the other ones...Dugain\, Red Bears\, real Tortoise (still the best)\, Moustache (a very close second)\, lavender Dunlops\,The Button\, a button\, coconut\, a coconut button....you get the idea)\
and I dunno\,...I'm kinda diggin this again.\
I'll try it out tomorrow night at the gig.\
So\,...we're definitely square!\
Enjoy the tailpiece and have a great Christmas and New Year!\
Best\,\
Rick",18842,"BBCode","2010-12-20 20:49:13"
18925,858,"Great news\, the postal service has been unusually slow of recent.  On another note\, like you\, I don't use the Wegen Gypsyjazzpicks anymore.  I still stick with Wegen\, but I only use the 5mm Fatone and the 7mm Wegen 7.  Most other picks just feel too light for me.\
\
Anyhow\, glad they arrived safely\, and I apologize for the extremely long delay.\
\
Shawn",18925,"BBCode","2010-12-21 06:17:40"
18929,563,"",18929,"BBCode","2010-12-21 11:39:33"
18931,2632,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44185#p44185]Subject: Romane The Gypsy Sound DVD[/url]\
\
[quote=\"everett\"]hey lambro\, if it's still available\, i'll take it! i'll send a pm[/quote]\
\
check yer email",18931,"BBCode","2010-12-21 17:36:04"
18932,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44240#p44240]Subject: regular alternate picking on gypsy guitar- youtube[/url]\
\
[quote=\"dennis\"]this guy who happens to be one of the best out there used to play with the gypsy technique but now uses alternate and sweep :\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxJQ5u3TvT0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxJQ5u3TvT0[/url][/quote]\
\
\
thanks Dennis!\
\
I have one more question in relation to gypsy picking. Let's say that you ended a pharase on E1 string with a down stroke. You want to begin next phrase on H2 string. According to the rules of gypsy picking you can't attack H2 string with an upstroke . It is weird because your right hand has to do two moves. After down picking on E1 string your pick goes up in the area of H2 string and next attacks H2 string with a downstroke. Well\, as far as physics is concerned\, this can not be made fast. Downstroke on E1+ going back upwards towards H2+ downstroke on H2. Probably it is not speed what matters here. Do you know any sites where there is a diagram how they pick when they go from E1 string up to lower strings like H2\, G3 etc?",18932,"BBCode","2010-12-25 06:24:51"
18936,2201,"Hey Bob\, \
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Sorry if this is a duplicate message\, but my sent messages folder didn't show that i sent this. I just wanted to ask about your f-hole model guitar. i'm really interested and would love to find a way to get my hands on one. thanks and happy holidays! i'm in the san francisco area.\
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\
Everett\
650-704-9593",18936,"BBCode","2010-12-28 11:40:51"
18938,858,"Hi Francois\,\
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I know this is kind of coming out of the blue\, but do you happen to have a copy of the Paul Visvader book \"The Finest Solos of Django Reinhardt\"?  I'd love to get my hands on a copy of the solos from that book\, and I'm looking around trying to find people that have posted messages about it in the past.\
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Anyhow\, if you do happen to have pdf's or otherwise of the book and wouldn't mind sending them\, my email address is:\
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Much appreciated\,\
Shawn",18938,"BBCode","2010-12-28 21:25:00"
18940,2138,"Hi\,\
\
I've seen a bunch of your posts regarding learning this style and can make a few suggestions that have helped me.\
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The Gypsy Picking book will help you learn the correct path to getting the rest stroke.  Any of the playalongs\, including Robin's books\, will lay out good chords for you to play and will have a good rhythm section for you to playalong with.  Its really important to focus on playing the rhythm well as that's the key to the music.  \
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Stephane Wrembel's book \"Getting into Gypsy Jazz Guitar\" lays out a really sound methodology for practicing.  It starts with some basic licks and excercises and moves onto arpeggios and deeper things.  There is a lot of learning material in this book and it is relatively cheap.\
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I love Dennis Chang's videos.  You can sample these on his youtube channel and figure out if it works for you.  Similar to Stephane's book\, it lays out a system of practice for the self starter.\
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Finally\, nothing beats trying to figure out solos and melodies yourself.  You can do this on any computer for free\, if you have songs and the Quicktime program (avaialble for free).  Just slow the songs down and learn by ear.  \
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All of the materials work hand in hand and really build off of each other.  I basically dove in a little too deep initially and realized that working with a few songs at time and chipping away is a really good way to tackle it.\
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I'm by no means good.  Yet.  Been playing for a long time and this has been really hard\, but eventually\, things will click and you will be able to play along with anyone. \
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Last..if you can find someone to play with on a regular basis\, especially people that are really good or like a gypsy jazz jam\, it will help you progress.\
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Hope this helps\,\
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Jim",18940,"BBCode","2010-12-30 11:34:21"
18941,3059,"hi jim\
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please\, let me know if you have received my longer reply . seems like I have problems with posting replies to private messages.",18941,"BBCode","2010-12-30 13:11:50"
18942,2138,"I did not receive a longer supply.",18940,"BBCode","2010-12-30 13:14:54"
18943,3059,"hi jim\
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thanks for reply\
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I spent few last long years trying to learn alternate picking. I think I made it but I am not ready to try completely new technique that is gypsy picking. I am going to do what josho stephan does. I am going to try to come up with a mixture of picking techniques. I wonder where it is going to take me. I have already ordered mr wrembel's book. I will get it in a week. Thanks for all suggestions. I hope I will meet you soon on the forum. \
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regards\
rafal",18941,"BBCode","2010-12-30 13:17:06"
18945,311,"Hi\,\
I don't know if you remember but we corresponded a while back about elbow pain. I was sorry to read you still have it and are even selling your Gitane... \
I tried a new thing after having my pain not go away completely after 3 years!!\
It's called trigger point therapy and involves massaging with a rubber or tennis ball but NOT the elbow but instead the triceps\, and some muscles in the back releasing \"knots\" it sounds esoteric but it's not\, just a lesser known medical practice. It's been a week and I'm all better. \
I have a copy of the book that helped me and could send it to you via email just give e your address. BTW I downloaded my copy of the book so if piracy is an issue to you I can tell you where to order a legit copy if you want to try it.\
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Best and happy new year!",18945,"BBCode","2011-01-01 11:42:03"
18946,2100,"Oh\, yes\, I remember our discussions.  Tried the suggestions we talked about\, but nothing seemed to help for very long.  Yes\, it's hard to let go of the GJ\, I really do love this music\, but every time I start to play rhythm\, it really hurts afterward.  It's something maybe more of a layoff will help.\
\
Sure\, Id be interested in seeing that book.  Go ahead and send me a copy at this email\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->.  I'd appreciate it.  I had some other difficulties too of late\, my hearing aids and fm transmitter broke down\, and without them\, I'm pretty much deaf\, so I'm taking an unexpected break from playing music altogether until I can get the funds together for repairs\, and replacement.\
\
Thanks for your response\, and wishing you the best for the coming year.  Keep at amigo\, I'll come out of this bit of a bump\, and start out again!  No worries as the last time I tried to sell this guitar\, didn't have any takers\, so I'll probably wind up holding on to it anyway.  Just thought\, if someone was looking\, I'd put it out there.  \
\
Thanks again\,\
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Phil",18946,"BBCode","2011-01-01 13:45:10"
18947,2959,"Hi Robin\,\
\
I'm enjoying your Songbook #1 and Licks Books #1 and #2. I would love to have a CD of yours to link with \"the man\" I'm learning from.  :D  \
I'm on your webpage however the CD links do not appear to work - just send me to your robinnolanteaches webpage which doesn't have any CDs for sale. Are they available? The Mp3 collection sounds excellent.\
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If so\, which of your CDs do you recommend to go along with my learning materials above? \
\
Appreciate it\,\
Andy Welihozkiy",18947,"BBCode","2011-01-01 15:34:58"
18948,707,"Hi Andy - Please email me at my personal address \
               <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
               and I can help you out.\
               Look forwards to fixing you up with some music!\
               happy new year\,\
               robin",18947,"BBCode","2011-01-01 22:39:02"
18949,2966,"Hi\, any chance the hot club dublin on RTE will be on a web player or something i don't know if im going to be able to hear it tonight\, of if you record it to upload here\, that'd be really super\
Cheers anyway\, good to hear it on Irish radio",18949,"BBCode","2011-01-04 08:40:36"
18950,2966,"appologies it's on RTE two channel\, post it if you can anyway\
all the best\,\
Dylan",18950,"BBCode","2011-01-04 08:46:39"
18951,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44404#p44404]Subject: gypsy jazz german players are needed badly- shops[/url]\
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[quote=\"duomosik\"]the only good shop in germany is run by norman ort: [url=http://www.gypsyguitar.de]http://www.gypsyguitar.de[/url]\
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good luck[/quote]\
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I wrote an email in English to this company but received no response. Maybe they are prejudiced towards Polish people. I was clear about my nationality in this mail and probably therefore I received no answer. I think I will try again. Maybe they lost my message or sth?\
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They are located in Kirchheim as far as I remember. Is it easy to get to their shop by bus or by train from the center of Munchen? I think I read somewhere that Kirchheim is in the subburbs of Munchen\
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thanks for help guys",18951,"BBCode","2011-01-04 10:32:30"
18952,2878,"i don't think norman is prejudiced against polish people in any way. he was on holiday until yesterday\, so depending on when you sent the email\, perhaps he just hasn't read it yet. but just send him the mail again or call him on phone - he speaks english. kirchheim itself is located near würzburg and can be reached by bus or train. just do a quick search on google maps with postal code (97268)\, as there are several kirchheims in germany. send him regards from roman from halle - that's me.\
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good luck!",18951,"BBCode","2011-01-04 10:54:45"
18953,2878,"i don't think norman is prejudiced against polish people in any way. he was on holiday until yesterday\, so depending on when you sent the email\, perhaps he just hasn't read it yet. but just send him the mail again or call him on phone - he speaks english. kirchheim itself is located near würzburg and can be reached by bus or train. just do a quick search on google maps with postal code (97268)\, as there are several kirchheims in germany. send him regards from roman from halle - that's me.\
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good luck!",18951,"BBCode","2011-01-04 10:57:08"
18954,3059,"thanks for info roman! By the way\, your name sounds like Polish name. I have an uncle who's name is Roman.",18951,"BBCode","2011-01-04 11:11:03"
18955,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44436#p44436]Subject: Tony Gatlif \"Swing\"[/url]\
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[quote=\"sfishman59\"]Hello\,\
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I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get my hands on (or at least watch) Tony Gatlif's movie from 2002 called \"Swing\".  Everywhere I look it seems to be out of stock.\
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Thanks again\,\
Sam[/quote]\
You can download it here:\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5MGXUN84]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5MGXUN84[/url]\
And you could try a search to find the subtitles if they don't come with",18955,"BBCode","2011-01-04 19:34:00"
18956,311,"Hmmm... It seems the link in my previous message is just the soundtrack... here's the movie in 7 parts \
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=L7DY2KJF]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=L7DY2KJF[/url]\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FU73GHD3]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FU73GHD3[/url]\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OJKQEKGP]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OJKQEKGP[/url]\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KKMUEDFJ]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KKMUEDFJ[/url]\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0T87E7WV]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0T87E7WV[/url]\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DRYO4XB8]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DRYO4XB8[/url]\
[url=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GPYTWXRY]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GPYTWXRY[/url]\
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Hope that helps!",18956,"BBCode","2011-01-04 19:45:17"
18957,2790,"Oh awesome thanks!  I'm currently in college so I can't pirate anything but I'll check it out as soon as I get on break.\
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Sam",18957,"BBCode","2011-01-04 21:37:28"
18958,311,"ok\, cool! Enjoy!",18956,"BBCode","2011-01-04 22:26:12"
18959,1833,"[b]Good morning\, how are you?[/b]\
You know I had some thinkings on my mind about how to roll more efficiently to my study.\
\
I will give you an image of my weekly music schedule..\
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Usually I have ..Sunday | 4-5 hours playing with my new group-no study\
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 *Monday | 1 hour available for study\
 * Tuesday | 2-3 playing with group.No time for study\
 * Wednesday - 1 hour free and at night lesson with my teacher\
 *Thursday |3 hours of study\
  *Friday | no free time\
*Saturday | 2-3 hours playing nad studying more relax.\
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Is not always the same\, but my aim is to keep that.\
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Furthermore\, I am a bit confused because I need to transcribe songs of django\,study chords\,licks\,rythm...pff....a lot of things..and sometimes i think that I do nothing...\
From books i do not have many ...gypsy picking and thinking to buy bergaras volumes..what ur opinion in generall..\
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thnx \,\
dimitris",13900,"BBCode","2011-01-05 02:53:32"
18960,3073,"would u take 500 for it? KB",18960,"BBCode","2011-01-05 07:57:28"
18961,3059,"Dear Mr Horowitz\
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My name is rafal. I live in Poland \, Eastern Europe. Have you ever sold your guitars to Europe? If yes\, do you remember shipping cost? Do you sell them with invoice? If it is considered new\, there are customs charges to pay. If a friend sends you a guitar there is no custom charges. Please\, let me know if you sell your guitars to people in Europe. I am thinking about Cigano GJ 10.\
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regards\
rafal",18961,"BBCode","2011-01-05 14:15:08"
18962,9,"Hi Rafal\,\
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I ship guitars to Europe all the time. I have sent a few to Poland. It costs $150 to ship. I can declare it as a gift which may help with customs. I will declare it as a $100 guitar.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",18962,"BBCode","2011-01-05 14:27:29"
18963,3059,"what are methods of payment. I have visa credit card that I use for buying stuff via amazon. Is this enough? I don't have paypal account.",18961,"BBCode","2011-01-05 14:44:04"
18964,9,"visa will work\, thanks!",18962,"BBCode","2011-01-05 14:50:56"
18965,3059,"I have to think it over. When I am ready\, I will let you know.\
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regards\
rafal",18961,"BBCode","2011-01-05 15:00:27"
18966,2790,"Check out Ben Given's notations\, someone posted a link to three of them in the post.  I don't know if you've seen it but it seems like an incredible resource for someone who can read music.\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7496&p=44474#p44474]viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7496&p=44474#p44474[/url]\
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Sam",18966,"BBCode","2011-01-05 16:43:49"
18967,2100,"No\, price is firm\, the guitar is worth the amount\, plus the books\, cds\, dvds\, and pick\, make this an excellent deal. \
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I don't really have to sell it\, so I won't negotiate the selling price.\
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Thanks for your interest.",18967,"BBCode","2011-01-06 03:57:36"
18968,3073,"not sure if my last mesage sent or not but i would like to have the guitar sent to mike at djangobooks to set up and install a pickup\,\, u think it needs a setup? i have a gig till 9 tonight but hopefully we could get this worked out before then\,\, how much do u think it would be to ship it to the djangobooks web site\,\,  im in maryland\,\, the only thing keeping me from buying this guitar is that im waiting for a call back from the guy at gypsyguitars but i think all of his guitars are gonna be out of my price range but im in maryland so he is like a hour away\,\, if i dont hear from him before my gig tonight and u havent sold it i would like to buy it for 550 and what ever the shipping to djangobooks is\,\,\
thanks for putting up with the long message\,\, KB",18960,"BBCode","2011-01-06 06:45:57"
18969,2100,"Not sure on the shipping charges to Djangobooks\, but I'll see if I can find some info about it from Michael.  Of course\, it may not need a whole lot of setup\, unless you are planning to gig with it pretty much.  I've not done much to it all\, and it seems to be fine.  Then\, again\, I'm not a pro any longer\, so my needs are not the same as a gigging musician.  At most\, you might find some minor setup good\, and I've got pretty old strings on it\, so it could use a new set.\
\
I'll let you know what I find out.",18967,"BBCode","2011-01-06 09:42:33"
18970,2959,"Hi Jack\,\
\
I'm reading as much as I can on this site - have been enjoying your posts. Where are you in Mass? I'm east of Worcester along the 495 corridor in Northborough. Is there much of a gypsy scene around here?\
\
Do you have further dates coming up at Yellow Sofa?\
\
It would be cool to experience Gypsy Jazz in the area. \
\
I've got a mountain of memorizing to get through as I just discovered this music style a few months ago. I'm working my way through Wrembel's book for theory and am using Nolan's books to familiarize myself with the chords and melodies.\
\
Look forward to hearing from you\,\
Andy (HotTinRoof)",18970,"BBCode","2011-01-06 10:27:29"
18971,3073,"sweet count me in\,\, if u could give me the serial number on the guitar so i can cross reference with michael when he gets it\,\, i will pay to have it shipped to him in the hard case\,\, and if for some reason he finds a major flaw or something could u pick up the shipping back to u?  but you can plan on me buying the guitar barring from any negative info from michael\,\, i would like the deal to go like this\,\, i pay to have it sent to michael\,\, he says the guitar is in great shape with no problems\,\,\, then i pay you the 550\,\, and from that point i can work with him on the upgrades i need to do to turn it into a gigging instrument is that cool? \
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sounds like you have faith in the condition of the guitar so there shouldnt be any problems with intonation or neck/ frett stuff i am a professional so i do want to make sure its gonna do me right when i gig on it\,\, \
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this is my first online used guitar purchase so im not sure how to go about payment can i do credit card like paypal or something or is it a check only type thing if u are in or near NYC ill be up there for the gypsyjazz fest on the 22nd that could work too??\
call me if you want 3015140115 Ken Bussey \
thanks for putting up with my long message!!!",18960,"BBCode","2011-01-06 10:33:11"
18972,455,"Hi Elliot\,\
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I'd also be interested in a copy of your transcription if possible.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike\
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18973,118,"Hi Andy\,\
\
I'm out in the Northampton area of W.Mass. There's a small scene out here and of course the annual Django in June festival. \
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I actually just stopped playing with Swing Caravan but I think they still play weekly at the Sofa\, now with an Arabic percussionist. Enjoy the learning\, it's a blast!",18970,"BBCode","2011-01-06 12:52:05"
18974,1463,"Hello\,\
My name is Benny and I live in Chicago.  I'm writing because I understand you're one of the real experts in the wide world of Selmer style guitars.  Several years ago I posted a few pictures of a guitar I had then just bought.  The original post can be seen here.  \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4889]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4889[/url]\
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At the time you were kind enough to offer your opinion\, and I very much appreciate that.  I was wondering if there was any way you could take a little closer look at the guitar now that it's been fixed (it sounds amazing by the way).  I can provide any pictures you may need and am more than happy to answer any questions for you.  I understand there may be no real way of figuring out what type of guitar it is\, but anything you can do to narrow it down I would be very thankful for.  Please let me know if you don't mind talking about it a little and what information I can provide.  Thanks very much\,\
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Benny",18974,"BBCode","2011-01-06 14:05:21"
18975,2100,"Ken\,\
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I can understand you feeling a bit 'worried' about making a purchase sight unseen\, I felt the same way when I submitted my paypal payment to the guy I bought this guitar from last year.  I don't think I want to go through all of this business\, I'm just a regular guy selling a guitar.  I don't do this for a living\, and really don't want all this bother.\
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There are no issues with the guitar\, but I'm not a luthier\, so I'll just say it's rather like buying something from ebay - sometimes you go on faith.  I've been on the forums here for a couple of years\, and I don't think I'm asking anything odd or out of line.  I do respect your right to ask for the deal you want\, but I'm the seller\, and like I said\, I really don't have to sell the guitar\, just thought I would\, since I'm not playing it much.   There's really no pressure in you buying it. I'm just as inclined to get new strings for it\, and keep it.\
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In fact\, with what you want\, you may be better off buying new from Michael\, and having it setup just the way you want\, Michael does offer 48 approvals - I believe\, so your purchase with him would give you the kind of deal you want\, of course for a bit more.  Then\, again\, you would get exactly what you want\, and the deal you're wanting.\
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If you've not played a D-500\, I'd suggest getting to a shop that has them\, and trying them out.  I think for the money\, there are a pretty well constructed guitar\, and the D-500 sounds good playing other music\, especially acoustic blues. I blogged about this particular guitar when I got it\, and I think it's a pretty good\, and honest assestment.  See it here [url]http://philmanuel.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/d-500/[/url].  This guitar was made\, I'm told in 2007\, and only small cosmetics\, ding here or there\, nothing major though are evident.  I've kept it in the case\, with a humidifier\, so\, it's not changed with respect to playability since I got it.  Other than new strings\, I'm not planning to do any upgrades\, until they are needed.\
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I used to play professionally\, but gave it up\, the business side of working as a musician just was too much in the way of just playing music for me.  Sneaky managers\, dishonest club owners\, and wannabe-big-star eqos of some of the guys in the bands\, just gave me good reasons to leave that life behind.  I do miss it occasionally\, but things turn out for the best\, after all.\
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Good luck and my best to you for a prosperous New Year!\
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Thanks\, again for your interest.",18967,"BBCode","2011-01-06 17:19:43"
18976,3073,"wow what a huge waste of my time\,\, i think you would be well served to check out some gregg braden books\,\, good faith lol\,\, this coming from the guy who just blamed a failed music career on  a bunch of other people\,\, haa pratice man its all pratice\,\,\, KB",18960,"BBCode","2011-01-06 19:43:37"
18977,2100,"Wow\, you are a trip too.  I didn't have a failed career\, and didn't blame anything on anyone.  Good to know you want things your way\, and if not you flame someone just being honest with you.   \
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Have a great life\,  I am.",18967,"BBCode","2011-01-06 20:13:16"
18978,2584,"Patrus\, I don't post much on the forums but I wanted you to know that I watch and enjoy all your videos (the latest with Holo and Bergara were especially good.) I'm sure there are many like me who watch but aren't big commenters\, but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate what you're doing. So I wanted to take a moment to thank you for putting so much time and effort into your site. Please keep it up!\
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Jon",18978,"BBCode","2011-01-06 22:11:33"
18979,1377,"[b]Elliot\,\
 Thanks very much for the offer.\
   I have: \"[color=#FFBF00]Powertab\"[/color]\, \"[color=#008000]Tabedit[/color]\" &  \"[color=#FF40BF]GuitarPro[/color]\".\
 Maybe You would be interested in some of My transcriptions as well.\
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                                Best Regards\,\
                                   Jack [/b]   :mrgreen: \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44487#p44487]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Academy[/url]\
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[quote=\"Elliot\"]Sure\, PM me for format. I'm thinking of doing a PowerTab copy this weekend that I could send to you.[/quote]",18979,"BBCode","2011-01-07 07:29:43"
18981,9,"Hi Sten\,\
\
Nice guitar! I have people asking about Hahls all the time and have sold more then anyone. Would be happy to take this guitar on consignment. Let me know if you'd like me to sell it.\
\
thanks!\
\
Michael",18981,"BBCode","2011-01-07 09:09:45"
18982,1981,"hi michael.\
thanks for you offer to take it in on consignment\,\,im in the marked for a favino\,or favino style guitar\,\,do you have any just lying around???",18982,"BBCode","2011-01-07 10:06:09"
18983,9,"Yes I do\, here's a nice one that was built for Per Frydenlund who is the rhythm guitarist of the Hot Club de Norvege.\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/jp-favino-1984.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... -1984.html[/url]\
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I also have several Favino style Dell Artes:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dell-arte-tchavolo-schmitt.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... hmitt.html[/url]\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/dell-arte-hommage-studio-model.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... model.html[/url]",18981,"BBCode","2011-01-07 10:15:17"
18984,1981,"i think the favino looks nice\,\,but its too far of \,\,i have no way of trying it out\,\,sorry ill try to sell here in europe first\,\,i have some bidders here\,\,but ill be back\,\,\,btw\,\,happy newyear to you michael\,\,nice work with this forum\,\,love it\,\,regards thomas",18982,"BBCode","2011-01-07 10:50:20"
18985,9,"ok\, thanks Thomas!\
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BTW\, I do have a 48 approval period so you can try the guitar without buying it.",18981,"BBCode","2011-01-07 11:08:25"
18986,1981,"ok so how does it work...are you willing to trsde my hahl for the favino or ???",18982,"BBCode","2011-01-07 11:24:18"
18987,9,"I'd be happy to take the Hahl on consignment. I normally charge a 20% fee but if you buy the Favino I can lower it to 10%. OK?\
\
I'd have to take a closer look at your guitar but my guess is that it would sell between $4K-$5K.",18981,"BBCode","2011-01-07 12:31:20"
18988,635,"very nice message in the heart of a long winter!\
I like your message because it's not just \"Like\" or \"great\" or \"cool\" on facebook\
I am glad you watch and like it. Much more to come with about 10 interviews left from the last day of DFNW and also me meeting Samson & Dorado in NYC in November. I am off to Paris for 2 weeks in March. \
[b]What do you suggest for your top 3 must do video interview in Paris?\
[/b]and like I said before YES it's lots of work \
but drinking wine with Fapy and others it's not bad!\
you can also email me direct at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:patrus53@gmail.com\">patrus53@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
will see you in DFNW 2011?\
sante\
patrus",18978,"BBCode","2011-01-07 15:25:03"
18989,1675,"Hey\, I was wondering if this guitar is still for sale\, and if so is it still in France?\
-Thanks\, \
Matthew",18989,"BBCode","2011-01-07 16:48:06"
18990,1063,"Hello Matthew\,\
Thanks for your email and your interest.\
Unfortunately the guitar has been sold about a week ago.\
Sorry !\
-JG",18990,"BBCode","2011-01-07 17:43:12"
18991,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44543#p44543]Subject: gitane DG 255 vs cigano GJ 10- comparison-thread[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Ultraspontane\"]I just bought a GJ-10 from Djangobooks and I'm ecstatic. I love the guitar. It plays and sounds very good. Right out of the box it had 3mm action and just the right amount of fret buzz to give it a good gypsy sound.\
\
I've also played a DG-255 at a music store. The guitar seemed like it was dipped in plastic. I can't comment on the sound because it was strung with the wrong strings. But the workmanship and construction actually seemed inferior to my GJ-10.\
\
I may have gotten a good one out of the batch (thanks Michael!) but I really couldn't be happier with my GJ-10. It was all that I was hoping for and then some.[/quote]\
\
Hi ultra\
\
thanks for reply. Does Cigano  GJ 10 have truss rod? Ia this difficult to set this guitar\, I mean set the hight of the strings over fretboard etc?",18991,"BBCode","2011-01-09 12:48:55"
18992,2434,"Sure.\
\
Yes\, it does have an adjustable truss rod. Mine came set up perfectly right out of the box\, so I can't really comment on that.",18991,"BBCode","2011-01-09 16:00:48"
18993,2201,"hello\
\
where are you located at? i'm shopping around for a new guitar and yours looks really interesting. I live in san francisco so i'd like to calculate shipping.\
\
thanks!\
\
everett",18993,"BBCode","2011-01-09 19:57:48"
18994,293,"Hi Everett\,\
\
I figure around 100-125 with insurance via UPS or FEDex.  Any more and I'll pick up the difference.\
\
This is a fabulous guitar by the way. \
\
Charlie",18994,"BBCode","2011-01-10 04:19:50"
18995,3059,"thanks for info!",18991,"BBCode","2011-01-10 11:44:58"
18996,516,"Jack:\
\
 I'm ready with the PowerTab version of Pepe's Dream\, based on the video.  If you can send me your email address I'll mail it over to you.  It's nice!\
\
 Anyway\,  I'd love a few of your transcriptions.  I like solo pieces and anything off the more well trodden path\, but I'm content to leave it to you to decide on whatever you felt was cool enough to put yourself through the trouble to do.   \
\
 Ah\, the sound of one note looping....!\
\
 Regards\,\
\
 Elliot     here's mine:    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:viewofdelft@charter.net\">viewofdelft@charter.net</a><!-- e -->",18996,"BBCode","2011-01-10 15:58:26"
18997,1462,"Hi Michael\,\
\
As you requested I tried posting the review on the web site twice but\, for some reason\, it didn't take it. I am porbably doing something wrong but I don't know what.\
\
Larry",18997,"BBCode","2011-01-10 18:17:31"
18998,9,"Hi Larry\,\
\
Thanks\, really appreciate you writing reviews! Which product were you trying to review?\
\
Michael",18998,"BBCode","2011-01-10 19:06:50"
18999,1462,"The DG-370",18997,"BBCode","2011-01-10 19:59:55"
19000,9,"did you go to this link and fill everything out?\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-xmodreviewsf/saga-gitane-dg-370.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... g-370.html[/url]",18998,"BBCode","2011-01-10 20:11:52"
19001,2201,"thanks charlie...are you in NY? i am going to be out there next week\, 20-22...",18993,"BBCode","2011-01-11 00:43:00"
19002,1377,"[b]That's Great Elliot\,\
  I'm at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:SmilinJack@Verizon.Net\">SmilinJack@Verizon.Net</a><!-- e -->\
 Congrats on \"[color=#008000]The Pack[/color]\"!\
   Philadelphia is a real shithole.\
\
                                            Jack [/b]  :mrgreen:",19002,"BBCode","2011-01-11 02:33:09"
19003,293,"Yes.  Come on by if it's still here.  917 754 3598. \
Charlie",18994,"BBCode","2011-01-11 04:37:02"
19004,1462,"Yes\, I did that on two different occasions but it didn't post either time.",18997,"BBCode","2011-01-11 07:43:27"
19005,9,"i just tried and and it worked....\
\
what browser are you using? Did you fill out all the fields?",18998,"BBCode","2011-01-11 08:37:03"
19006,1462,"I was using MS Explorer. I will try again this AM using Mozilla Firefox and let you know whether or not it works. I did fill out all required fields.",18997,"BBCode","2011-01-11 10:12:50"
19007,9,"were you logged into your account when you submitted? It won't let you post unless you're logged in.",18998,"BBCode","2011-01-11 10:22:27"
19008,2959,"Hi Jack\, Are you guys playing out again anytime soon? Where do you teach your lessons?\
\
-Andy",19008,"BBCode","2011-01-11 11:44:44"
19009,1462,"Being not very good with the \"high tech\" stuff I finally figured out that the forum log in and and account log in were two separate things. I was using the wrong log in and not realizing it wasn't being accepted. Sorry I wasn't paying better attention and caused all the confusion. It is now submitted correctly and awaiting approval. Thank for your patitence Michael.\
\
All the best\,\
Larry",18997,"BBCode","2011-01-11 13:20:26"
19010,9,"great\, thanks Larry!",18998,"BBCode","2011-01-11 13:34:52"
19011,337,"Hey Andy\,\
\
Thanks for your interest. We'll be back at Atwood's Tavern on Saturday the 22nd\
at 4:30pm. We have some other gigs\, but to be honest I'm not sure if they're open to the public... \
\
I teach out of my home in Brookline\, near cleveland circle\, but I can usually also make house calls if the student is near public transportation.\
\
Best\,\
Jack",19008,"BBCode","2011-01-11 14:38:27"
19012,3073,"you sell that guitar yet?? I am interested? Ken B",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-11 18:42:45"
19013,2201,"no i still have it...can you give me the zip code it's shipping to and i'll calculate?",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-11 19:00:00"
19014,3073,"21788\,\, have case?",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-11 21:01:21"
19015,2201,"shipping will be around 30-40$ ups ground unless you want a different timeframe which would be 50-60 for 3day. a case is not included\, but i do have a martin hsc that i use sometimes that i'd throw in for $25. it's not made for selmac guitars\, but it fits ok. let me know how you'd like to proceed!\
\
\
thanks\
\
everett",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-11 21:09:31"
19016,1377,"[color=#4040FF][b]Elliot\,\
  Did You recieve the file I sent You?\
   I can't understand why this is not going through.\
     Are You attaching it properly?\
  Maybe You should send it through here.\
\
                             Best Regards\,\
                                    Jack  [/b][/color]  :mrgreen:",19002,"BBCode","2011-01-12 00:33:34"
19017,516,"Jack\
\
  I got your sound file\, anyway here it is here: \
\
  Regards\,\
\
   Elliot",18996,"BBCode","2011-01-12 04:28:16"
19018,516,"Hey Mike:\
\
 Resending Pepe\, had difficulty.\
\
  Here 'tis here\
\
  Elliot",18972,"BBCode","2011-01-12 04:31:21"
19021,3073,"cool lets do it with the case and the 3 day if you can get it out buy thursday\,\, if its over 1000 i dont want the 3 day\,\, how can we do payment you have paypal account? KB",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-12 07:29:41"
19022,2959,"Hi Jack\, \
\
22nd Atwood's - excellent. I'm working that day but will get in early so I can make the show.\
\
I'm interested in lessons but schedules with my work can get crazy. I'm in the video games industry and we tend to have frequent overtime and weekends in order to meet deadlines\, make playable demos etc. How packed is your teaching schedule/how flexible are you?\
\
Is it possible to just be flexible and meet for an hour or two as schedules allow? You would recommend which direction to go (work on this this and that)\, I'd go home and learn\, then we'd schedule another lesson?\
\
About Me...\
I live out in Northborough\, MA (5 mi north on 495 from the pike) but driving into Brookline is no issue. \
\
I'm self taught and have been playing for many years - classic rock\, prog rock - rockabilly and country over the past decade. Like many\, I've never dove very deep into theory until now. Have just covered the music of my favorite artists over the years. I played in bands years ago and had a good ear for jamming back then\, some how staying in key\, LOL. \
\
I don't know if it has anything to do with being a visual artist but I'm very shapes oriented with my playing. It's easy for me to learn by seeing a chord shape on a the neck then the arpeggio which surrounds it. I'm not very good for instance with speaking chords\, \"what are the notes in a Gm6?\" or \"what are the sharps in the key of Bb\". I struggle with this currently as I'm just getting into it. I want to use a piece of paper and pencil to write it all out. Ha!\
\
I discovered Gypsy Jazz just a few months ago and have become immersed in the music. I'm currently learning from a few Robin Nolan books\, Wrembel's Intro book\, and Jorgenson's 1st DVD. I'm finding the three to be nice compliments to one another but I still feel like I'm missing that one step which ties it altogether! \
\
How do you prefer teaching? Could we use Wrembel's book to supplement the lessons?\
\
I'm currently working on memorizing the Maj\, Maj7\, Min\, Min6\, Dim\, and Whole Tone arps\, over the 3 maj and 3 min shapes he teaches - as well as the basic chord shapes and voicings. \
\
I don't have a Favino or Maccaferri style acoustic yet. I've been talking to Michael Horwitz @ django books about the various builders makes and models. I practice acoustically on my Gretsch hollowbody or homemade telecaster - it works for me for now as I've had yet the opportunity to play a oval or d-hole.\
\
Just want to touch base and see if we can work something out to meet. I'm in no rush to jump into anything immediately. Look forward to the 22nd.\
Do you have any music available on the web? Myspace or something?\
\
appreciate your time\,\
Andy",19008,"BBCode","2011-01-12 09:02:47"
19023,2201,"Great! let's just say 1000 flat...i think it will be just around or slightly over that number. if you could give me some info: name\, address to ship\, email\, phone\, etc so i can have all this stuff for UPS. i'll package everything and send it out asap once the money clears. \
\
i will take paypal at this address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:everett@typochondriac.com\">everett@typochondriac.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
you can either send payment there or if i have your email\, i can send you a payment request. let me know if you have any other questions!",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-12 10:24:39"
19024,337,"Hello Andy\,\
\
I can definitely be flexible as far as scheduling lessons. I'm more than happy to schedule lessons as time allows. My only constraint is that some time during the month of March I will be leaving to live in Paris for half a year to study with my heroes. However\, I think we can get a lot done in the meantime. \
\
I think your visual/shape based approach to learning will work very well for how I like to teach this music. I have a whole course of study that revolves around that approach. I suspect my approach and Mr. Wrembel's are very similar\, feel free to bring his book along. I also have some helpful handouts of my own with lots of Django's phrases matched with the corresponding chord shape that most closely relates to it.\
\
You can hear a couple tracks with me playing from Sinti Rhythm's current EP here:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/sintirhythm]www.myspace.com/sintirhythm[/url]\
or\
[url=http://www.facebook.com/sintirhythm]www.facebook.com/sintirhythm[/url] \
\
Hope to see you on the 22nd. Have a great night.\
\
Best\,\
Jack",19008,"BBCode","2011-01-12 18:00:53"
19025,154,"Hi there\,\
\
I hope you don't mind my getting in touch\, but I was browsing the forum and noticed that you're based in South Bend. I've just moved to the area from Toronto and am thrilled to see that there's someone else in the area interested in gypsy jazz! Are there any jams in the area?\
\
Best regards\,\
Joseph",19025,"BBCode","2011-01-12 18:50:51"
19026,3073,"Ken Bussey\
12226 Old Frederick RD\
Thurmont MD 21788\
\
gonna pay now\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Bucksicilia@yahoo.com\">Bucksicilia@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
301-514-0115",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-12 19:06:18"
19027,3073,"better send me the payment request <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Bucksicilia@yahoo.com\">Bucksicilia@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",18960,"BBCode","2011-01-12 19:07:50"
19028,3073,"ok i paid it no need to send it to my email i did it!! Let me know when you send it!! Ken",18960,"BBCode","2011-01-12 19:31:39"
19029,37,"Hi Joseph\
\
Hey\, great.  I'm at Notre Dame.  There are no jams\, but a friend of mine and I have been knocking around swing and Django on clarinet and guitar.  I just exchanged emails with an eager upright bass player.  Nice to see you here\, too!\
\
Cheers\
Ando",19025,"BBCode","2011-01-12 20:12:54"
19030,2201,"thanks again...i sent the paypal request so let me know once it goes\, and i'll drop this thing off!",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-12 20:52:34"
19031,3073,"its taken care of thanks for gettin it out quick KB",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-12 20:59:09"
19032,2201,"got it last night\, and just dropped the package off right when the ups store opened. it's via ups 3 day select tracking 1Z49755T4099848474...enjoy!\
\
let me know about those NY gigs. i may check it out if i have time when i'm out there",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-13 08:19:27"
19034,3059,"dear Mr Chang.\
\
I replied to your message in thread mentioned above. There is a question included in my reply. I would like to ask you for a favour. Is it possible that you find my question and answer it\, please?  I am sure you don't mind answering my question. \
\
regards\
rafal",19034,"BBCode","2011-01-13 10:23:50"
19036,248,"yeah\,\
They are pretty cool- and quite handy. . . but the best resource is learning the tunes of the cds. Are able to get back for django a gogo?\
B.",19036,"BBCode","2011-01-13 17:56:51"
19037,248,"Bob\,\
How is life on the west coast?? looking foward to seeing adiran and one of your guitars this week\, man!! My buddy\, Ben Andrews (who you've meet at DIJ) from Kentucky was trying to reach you\, can I please have your email and phone (or Facebook) to get you in touch with him?? \
Thanks\,\
Ben Wood.\
Ps. I still want the first (and likely only) 7 string holo- a year or two away.",19037,"BBCode","2011-01-14 06:29:21"
19038,37,"Hi Joseph\
\
It'd be great to have coffee or something\, at least.  Feel free to give me a call at my office\, 574 631 3545.  My work email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:amonta@nd.edu\">amonta@nd.edu</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Cheers\
Ando",19025,"BBCode","2011-01-14 06:46:54"
19039,154,"Hi Ando\,\
\
Sorry for the delay in replying -- my wife and I have been moving into our new house. A coffee sometime would be great! I should have an American cell phone set up later today -- my number will be 574 360 9013\, or you can email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joseph.rosenberg@utoronto.ca\">joseph.rosenberg@utoronto.ca</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Are you on faculty at Notre Dame? My wife has just taken up an Assistant Professorship in the English Department. We're both academics (I'm a postdoc in the University of Toronto's English department\, who are kindly allowing me to work off campus) -- it would be great to meet up.\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph",19025,"BBCode","2011-01-14 07:08:13"
19040,37,"Joseph\,\
\
Erm\, this is all rather kismet: my wife\, Susannah Monta\, is tenured in the Notre Dame English department.  We're both Ph.D.'s in Literature.  I'm the Assistant Director of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies.  \
\
A very warm welcome to you both!\
Anthony",19025,"BBCode","2011-01-14 10:26:09"
19041,3073,"thanks!!! what strings should i put on that guitar\,\, what is it set up for 10's? KB",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-14 10:58:31"
19042,2201,"i use argentine 10's on it\, and that's what i found to be my favorite. i've tried 11's\, and several other brands. daddario makes a gypsy string that is ok and on the cheaper side\, but i find their 10's to feel stiffer...",19012,"BBCode","2011-01-14 13:36:00"
19043,3036,"hi i noticed youre from tucson and i just moved here about 3 months ago\
i was wondering if you had any suggestions on places i might be able to get gigs at\, people to play with\, or maybe a more experienced player to take lessons from. thanks!",19043,"BBCode","2011-01-14 13:56:09"
19044,1675,"I know this is a SUPER old posting but I was just wondering if you still had this guitar kicking around?\
Thanks\, \
Matthew",19044,"BBCode","2011-01-14 14:36:28"
19045,2790,"Unfortunately probably not\, i'm taking the 15 hour greyhound both ways this weekend to see my mother since my flights got cancelled to see her over winter break.  Left me broke hehe.  If I run into some money though I will definitely come.\
\
Sam",18966,"BBCode","2011-01-14 20:19:42"
19046,38,"Hi Matthew\,\
\
I sold it some time ago.  not a bad guitar at all...\
\
David",19046,"BBCode","2011-01-15 07:26:12"
19047,2201,"Hi Andreas!\
\
I came across this video of you\, at samois in the eimers booth: [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/EimersguitarsNL#p/u/6/uS3sEFTbOao]http://www.youtube.com/user/Eimersguita ... S3sEFTbOao[/url]\
\
It's a great video of you! i was wondering what your thoughts were on that guitar\, because i'm thinking of buying one from Leo. i don't know anyone who's played one except you\, and eimers are hard to come across in the US\, but i hear great things about his guitars! any information would be very helpful. i mostly play rhythm in a group when we gig\, but i love to jam with friends and solo so i want to make sure the guitar i get still has punch and that good gypsy quality \
\
\
thanks\
\
Everett",19047,"BBCode","2011-01-15 08:44:13"
19048,2201,"(sorry if you got this message already. it seemed that it was sitting in my outbox)\
\
Sent: Sat Jan 15\, 2011 8:44 am \
From: everett \
To: AndreasOberg \
\
Hi Andreas!\
\
I came across this video of you\, at samois in the eimers booth: [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Eimersguita]http://www.youtube.com/user/Eimersguita[/url] ... S3sEFTbOao\
\
It's a great video of you! i was wondering what your thoughts were on that guitar\, because i'm thinking of buying one from Leo. i don't know anyone who's played one except you\, and eimers are hard to come across in the US\, but i hear great things about his guitars! any information would be very helpful. i mostly play rhythm in a group when we gig\, but i love to jam with friends and solo so i want to make sure the guitar i get still has punch and that good gypsy quality \
\
\
thanks\
\
Everett",19048,"BBCode","2011-01-16 08:22:38"
19049,2790,"Hey Harry\,\
\
I just got home to try and download the film but it says the files have been removed.  Are there any updated links you know of?\
\
Sam",18957,"BBCode","2011-01-16 11:03:50"
19050,311,"Hey buddy\, try this one: [url=http://www.worldscinema.com/2010/09/tony-gatlif-swing-2002.html]http://www.worldscinema.com/2010/09/ton ... -2002.html[/url]\
Hope they're up\
Best",19050,"BBCode","2011-01-16 21:27:45"
19051,2790,"Just got it\, watching it now.  Thanks a lot Harry.",19051,"BBCode","2011-01-17 01:10:50"
19052,311,"You're welcome. I'm glad it worked out.",19050,"BBCode","2011-01-17 13:18:05"
19053,3142,"Greetings!\
\
I'm writing out the Django solo for fiddle in his [i]Minor Swing[/i] and i'd like to see if i've got the transcription correct.  Do you still happen to have the transcription mentioned in the following post?\
[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&p=43911[/url]\
\
I'm having particular trouble discerning what chords he's playing around the 0:57 mark\, further trying to find a good voicing for violin.  Any reference material would be very helpful.  \
\
Thanks\,\
cortland",19053,"BBCode","2011-01-17 14:55:41"
19054,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
Do you still have the AJL for sale?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Alex",19054,"BBCode","2011-01-17 19:38:21"
19055,4,"Hi Alex\,\
\
Thanks for your interest. Yes I do. You can contact me through email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Tedgotts@gmail.com\">Tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or you can call me at 917 880 2321 with any questions you might have. \
\
All the best\,\
\
Ted",19055,"BBCode","2011-01-17 19:47:17"
19056,1124,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9PsWi2myeY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9PsWi2myeY[/url]\
\
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOON 8)",19056,"BBCode","2011-01-19 06:48:30"
19057,2790,"Argentine's just came in the mail.\
\
Thanks again Michael\, no other way to get those in Ohio until i'm back in NYC for break.\
\
Sam",19057,"BBCode","2011-01-19 10:54:15"
19058,2959,"Love your band - damn\, you guys can play. Looking forward to Saturday. You go on at 4:30\, how long do you play?\
\
What dates are you thinking for the first lesson? How does the following weekend work for you? Jan 29th/30th? \
\
Anything I should specifically work on until then? Certain songs\, chords\, or arpeggios?\
\
Let's get off DjangoBooks PMs and over to email.\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andywelihozkiy@mac.com\">andywelihozkiy@mac.com</a><!-- e -->",19008,"BBCode","2011-01-19 11:46:11"
19059,563,"Yes?",19059,"BBCode","2011-01-19 19:26:44"
19060,2790,"Thanks for getting back to me.\
\
I'm a beginner Gypsy jazz player\, i'm capable of playing rythm with the traditional right hand technique and I'm fast enough to be capable of playing a good amount of solo's but I can't really improvise at all.  I was wondering if from your experience there was a good amount of people in my skill level so that the camp wouldn't be a waste of time for me.\
\
Sam",19060,"BBCode","2011-01-19 20:13:05"
19061,25,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44738#p44738]Subject: Django in June 2011 Artists & Staff[/url]\
\
[quote=\"sfishman59\"]Would anyone who has attended the camp mind PMing me?[/quote]\
\
Let me know if you don't get the input your looking for and I can put you in touch with lots of people who've attended Django Camp\, OK?\
Cheers\,\
~Andrew\
andrew AT communityguitar DOT com",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-19 20:24:15"
19062,2790,"Ok I'll let you know\, thanks a lot.",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-19 21:15:01"
19063,563,"I asked Andrew that same question the first year\, only I couldn't even play rhythm correctly. Andrew said I would not be the worst player there...and I wasn't. The answer is that you will get a ton out of it. Classes are usually divided into three levels\, and the beginner classes are usually the biggest. The instruction is usually first rate\, with lots of direct instruction from some of the best players in the world. There are often facilitated jams for beginning jazz players\, and like-skilled players tend to gravitate to each other in jams. One thing about gypsy jazzers is that I have never come across a big ego\, or a great player that wouldn't help a beginner. This is a really small community\, and pretty much everyone eventually knows everyone. I am still a terrible player\, but I count among my close friends several of the best players in the world\, and it's all because of friendships made at Django in June. To me\, it's my favorite week of the year\, a great learning experience and social event all rolled into one. And youll get your technique polished up and learn the basics of improvising as well.  \
\
I tell you all this with bias. I have attended six Django in Junes\,and loved them all. I am still one of the worst payers there\, but I don't care. I love the music\, I love the pople\, and am happy to get good at at at my pace. Many others are the same. And the jams are non-stop and some of the best you will hear anywhere.\
\
I hope you come. And if you do\, look me up. I can be found evenings at the Hot Club of Room 202. Just ask directions when you get there. But go! I promise you will never regret it.",19059,"BBCode","2011-01-19 21:43:09"
19064,2790,"Yeah this sounds great\, thank you so much for the advice.  I will most likely be attending.\
\
Sam",19060,"BBCode","2011-01-19 22:49:09"
19065,2790,"I got a little input but I was wondering if you could put me in contact with 1-2 people who have attended the camp before.\
\
Thanks\,\
Sam",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-19 22:49:51"
19066,25,"Sure\, Sam:\
These are all regular attendees from various places\, various levels of playing ability. I suspect any of them would be happy to share about their experience.\
\
Adrian Holovaty\, Chicago: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adrian@holovaty.com\">adrian@holovaty.com</a><!-- e -->\
Ben Robertson\, Nova Scotia: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bennyrobertson@gmail.com\">bennyrobertson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Bernie Mulleda\, Albany: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bmulleda@gmail.com\">bmulleda@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Ernie Sowada\, DC: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ernie@sowadanet.com\">ernie@sowadanet.com</a><!-- e -->\
Gilles Roy\, Montreal: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gillesroy@knowledgeswap.net\">gillesroy@knowledgeswap.net</a><!-- e -->\
Charles Baty\, California: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lcbaty@juno.com\">lcbaty@juno.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I hope they are helpful to you!\
\
~Andrew\
413\,268.0068",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-20 04:29:30"
19067,563,"I hope we'll see you there! If any specific questions come up\, don't hesitate to ask. And never doubt that you'll be good enough.",19059,"BBCode","2011-01-20 05:07:04"
19068,203,"Dear Shawn\,\
\
Sorry for replying so lately.\
\
The problem with the Visvader book is that it is another collector who gave me a photocopy of this book and that I cannot divulge it to other people. That is the common law between collectors (otherwise they could cut me a finger;&gt;)).\
However\, considering that you are actively participating to the community\, I can send you the scan of one of the titles transcribed by Visvader\, the one you prefer. Just tell me which one.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ (francois.ravez(at)wanadoo.fr)",19068,"BBCode","2011-01-20 08:50:55"
19069,858,"No problem Francois\, actually I was able to obtain a copy of it from Mr. Visvader himself.  Between his book and the Benjamin Givan transcriptions\, I'm pretty well set for a few years I think!  I really appreciate you getting back with me though.\
\
Take care\,\
\
Shawn",19069,"BBCode","2011-01-20 09:29:25"
19070,2790,"Ok great thanks a lot",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-20 15:40:43"
19071,125,"hey man\,\
yes those guitars are nice  and leo is a cool guy but personally i've always  endorsed ajl guitars.\
ajl has a model called XO that you should check out\, really cool vintage sounding and looking! regards andreas",19048,"BBCode","2011-01-22 05:28:48"
19072,248,"Hi sam\,\
I'd love to go\, and to teach- I have some ideas about that . . .perhaps you could do me a favor\, and request me as a teacher there (just call or email andrew and ask).\
Let me know.\
B.\
Ps. I should have most of the concerts recorded (at least the french guys)",19072,"BBCode","2011-01-23 08:53:13"
19073,2790,"Hey Andrew\,\
\
I'm not sure what the situation is this year with the need for teachers/artists around the camp but if you needed anyone else I figured i'd mention my guitar teacher back in NYC.  I'm not sure if you've met/heard of him\, but his name's Ben Wood and he's a great rhythm player\, he's helped me improve as a player very quickly so if you're short staffed I'd recommend him.  I'm doing my best to get the money to attend now\, should have it soon.\
\
Have a great day\,\
Sam",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-23 10:19:22"
19074,25,"Hi Sam:\
Ben's been a regular at DiJ for several years. You're right...he's a terrific rhythm player and I wouldn't hesitate to ask his help with some teaching. All such things depend on registration\, as you might imagine.  I hope you can join us!\
~Andrew",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-23 15:59:17"
19075,2790,"This is what Andrew said back to me:\
\
\"Hi Sam:\
Ben's been a regular at DiJ for several years. You're right...he's a terrific rhythm player and I wouldn't hesitate to ask his help with some teaching. All such things depend on registration\, as you might imagine. I hope you can join us!\"\
\
Sam",19060,"BBCode","2011-01-23 17:06:50"
19077,203,"Hi Craig\,\
\
To follow with your discussion about stock arrangements\, I did find a page from an arrangement of 'Si tu savais'. It was not arranged by Noël Chiboust or Marius but by Fr. ENGELEN (possibly Frank ENGELEN who was a Belgian or Dutch guitarist in the orchestra of Jean OMER in Belgium). I attach it to this e-mail.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19077,"BBCode","2011-01-24 05:18:21"
19078,2959,"Hi Charlie - Beautiful Dupont. Still saving my $$$ so I'm not in the market yet. Just curious why you show the image with the bridge removed? Are you showing that it hasn't been glued down?\
\
Appreciate it\,\
Andy",19078,"BBCode","2011-01-25 08:20:22"
19079,2227,"Michael - you might be interested in checking out the blurb on Djangoary that Morning Edition picked up last week on NPR (at least in our regional markets).  So far the month has been VERY successful\, with last week's being sold out.  Hopefully we can grow this thing\, and get you involved!\
Thomas",19079,"BBCode","2011-01-25 09:48:48"
19080,9,"Hi Thomas\,\
\
Good work\, there need to be a Django festival in the South. Roanoke is a nice place do it\, pretty up there!\
\
'm",19080,"BBCode","2011-01-25 10:15:43"
19081,278,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
It was fun hanging out over the weekend.\
Thanks for the link to the Joe's Pub videos. Any ideas for easy ways to capture them on my computer?\
\
Tom\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44828#p44828]Subject: DJango a GO GO ...this weekend![/url]\
\
[quote=\"adrian\"]Django-a-Go-Go is over\, and it was awesome. The highlight for me was the Zaiti show Saturday night.\
\
I just noticed Joe's Pub (the venue) has posted full video of some of the shows. Here's the Friday night Zaiti show\, with Adrien Moignard and Benoit Convert:\
\
[url=http://www.livestream.com/joespub/video?clipId=pla_e906b216-1768-4893-a282-52085a8d8818]http://www.livestream.com/joespub/video ... 085a8d8818[/url]\
\
They've also posted videos of Babik\, Hot Club of Detroit\, Alfonso Ponticelli and Sinti Swing (Sebastien Felix's band).\
\
Adrian[/quote]",19081,"BBCode","2011-01-25 10:17:55"
19082,426,"Hey Tom!\
\
Great hanging out this weekend.\
\
Did you get the stuff from Ben's hard drive? I gave him the audio and video of the show from Saturday night.\
\
As for the streaming video link I posted\, you can use a program called GetFLV ([url=http://www.getflv.net/]http://www.getflv.net/[/url]) to grab it. I tried that and was able to download the whole thing. It costs money\, but I figure I'll use it a lot\, given my video-cataloging tendencies.\
\
Adrian",19081,"BBCode","2011-01-25 10:32:29"
19083,278,"Hi Adrian\, \
\
Unfortunately\, my computer (a PC) didn't recognize Ben's hard drive. One of these days\, I'll go to Ben's house and try to copy the files from his computer (Mac) onto my portable hard drive. \
\
Thanks for the info about the getflv software. I'm hoping to be able to find a freeware program\, but if not\, I will checkout getflv.\
\
Tom",19083,"BBCode","2011-01-25 10:43:39"
19084,293,"Hi\,\
\
I think I mentioned how much the guitar had darkened in 5-6 years.  The pic was just showing how much lighter it was when I bought it. \
\
Charlie",19084,"BBCode","2011-01-25 10:48:24"
19085,1063,"Thanks Francois\,\
That's another very helpful clue. I keep looking for those\, but haven't found any yet.\
Thanks again !\
Regards\,\
-Stephan\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",19077,"BBCode","2011-01-26 05:56:18"
19086,2790,"Hey Andrew\,\
\
Just got the funds and enrolled.\
\
See you in June\,\
Sam",19061,"BBCode","2011-01-27 08:11:43"
19087,252,"Sorry reply so short...  Cracked laptop screen and am answering on my phone. I'm Selling through Michael - so no lists or anything like that. This has been a year of research so I've made fewer guitars. However I'll be picking up the pace a little this year. New laptop is in order haha... Woohoo MacBook pro ... Wish id have broken the old one earlier :-)",19087,"BBCode","2011-01-27 19:15:30"
19088,2201,"hey charlie \
\
do you still have the dupont? i am in new york for the next few days. where are you located?\
\
\
thanks!\
\
everett",18993,"BBCode","2011-01-27 20:01:19"
19089,293,"Yes...I'm in Park Slope in Brooklyn.  I lost my iPhone this weekend and don't have a phone for the time being until I get another or find it.  My home number is 718 789 2121.\
Give me a call and leave a message or email me your tel.  We''ll set up a time.\
Rodrigo is coming for dinner tonight around six if you want to stop by and try it then.\
Charlie",18994,"BBCode","2011-01-28 05:03:36"
19090,293,"I'm not sure if this message is getting through but my phone is lost.  Call my home phone and leave a message with your number and/or email.\
\
We can make a time for you to come by.\
\
Charlie",18994,"BBCode","2011-01-28 06:15:19"
19092,2805,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44917#p44917]Subject: WTB: Looking for a Robin Nolan book[/url]\
\
[quote=\"chappie\"]I have it\, bought it 2004.\
Charlie[/quote]\
\
Does it have the songs I listed in it?\
\
Can I somehow buy a copy from you?  I have been in touch with Robin and he does not have these any longer\, so some sort of sharing would not be unethical\, I believe?\
\
 Please email me. Thanks.\
\
Carl\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e -->",19092,"BBCode","2011-01-28 09:10:31"
19093,293,"I'll try to copy them for you in the next few days.  Send me your email address.\
I am <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Charlie",19093,"BBCode","2011-01-28 09:16:19"
19094,2805,"I actually included it in my PM but I'll be glad to get it to you again. It's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I'll send you a direct email too.\
\
Hey\, much thanks for this.\
\
Carl",19092,"BBCode","2011-01-28 11:41:41"
19095,2805,"I actually included it in my PM but I'll be glad to get it to you again. It's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I'll send you a direct email too.\
\
Hey\, much thanks for this.\
\
Carl",19092,"BBCode","2011-01-28 11:42:36"
19096,1124,"iF U HAVE ANY FAPY i WOULD BE REALLY INTERESTED.. 8)",19096,"BBCode","2011-01-29 07:37:04"
19097,366,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]",19097,"BBCode","2011-01-29 07:43:56"
19098,1960,"Hello there\,\
\
I'm a big Fapy fan and do not have the waso recordings. Saw your post under the \"Fapy Lafertin\" thread and wondered if you could help point me to these mp3's as well.  I wish there were more available for easy public consumption!\
\
Best\, KJ",19098,"BBCode","2011-01-29 07:52:11"
19099,366,"",19099,"BBCode","2011-01-29 08:12:51"
19100,293,"Hi Everett\, \
I'm home for a while... it's 1:00 now.  My home phone is 718 789 2121.  902 President st. apt 3 brooklyn.  Grand Army stop on the 2-3 train.",18994,"BBCode","2011-01-29 10:01:19"
19101,2201,"hey charlie\, \
\
it doesn't look like i'll be able to make it back there. i was out there for a bit then had lunch\, but i had to come back to manhattan to get into the place i'm staying tonight. i did meet with rodrigo and he's a great guy!\
\
thanks again...\
\
everett",18993,"BBCode","2011-01-29 12:24:38"
19102,2890,"If you'd be willing to point me in the direction of Waso or Fapy mp3s\, I would really appreciate it.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Chris\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44953#p44953]Subject: Fapy Lafertin[/url]\
\
[quote=\"sockeye\"]I can point you to mp3s of the Waso CDs if you're interested. \
\
John[/quote]",19102,"BBCode","2011-01-29 12:29:10"
19103,366,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]",19103,"BBCode","2011-01-29 12:48:23"
19104,2790,"Hey sockeye\,\
\
Yeah if you could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate that.\
\
Sam",19104,"BBCode","2011-01-29 13:01:29"
19105,2890,"Thanks so much!",19102,"BBCode","2011-01-29 13:08:03"
19106,366,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]",19106,"BBCode","2011-01-29 13:10:46"
19107,366,"Enjoy!",19103,"BBCode","2011-01-29 13:11:15"
19108,2790,"Awesome thanks so much.\
\
Are there any track lists available on the site?\
\
Sam",19104,"BBCode","2011-01-29 18:20:37"
19109,1124,"You are the man buddy\, GREAT GREAT STUFF!!!!",19096,"BBCode","2011-01-30 11:22:17"
19110,2189,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44975#p44975]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Guitar Tutors in North England[/url]\
\
[quote=\"strings25\"]Hi folks\,\
New to the forum\, I've had a scout around and there's so much info here I don't know where to start!!\
\
Does anyone know of any Gypsy jazz tutors based in North England available for private tuition?\
Or any jam sessions in N. England???\
\
\
Thanks in advance[/quote]\
\
\
Hi\,\
[url=http://beaufortjazz.wordpress.com/]http://beaufortjazz.wordpress.com/[/url] check this out.\
There is a meeting a week on tonight\
\
Cheers\
Adam Palma\
[url=http://www.adampalma.net]www.adampalma.net[/url]",19110,"BBCode","2011-01-31 00:03:48"
19113,366,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]\
\
Enjoy!",19113,"BBCode","2011-01-31 06:28:04"
19114,366,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]\
\
Enjoy!",19114,"BBCode","2011-01-31 06:28:57"
19115,2959,"My god man!!!  :shock: \
\
Thank you\, thank you\, thank you!\
\
I owe you quite a beer or five. \
Are you going to be at Django in June?\
\
-Andy\
\
\
[quote=\"sockeye\"]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/\
\
Enjoy![/quote]",19113,"BBCode","2011-01-31 07:30:39"
19117,9,"Hi Andy....an archtop would probably be best. A classical or flatop can do OK as well....you can really learn on anything. Just make sure you use lighter strings/lower action on the flatop.\
\
I wouldn't use Argies on anything but a Gypsy guitar.\
\
'm",19117,"BBCode","2011-01-31 11:32:31"
19119,1960,"Wow!! Thanks a million! This will keep me busy....\
\
All the best\,\
KJ",19114,"BBCode","2011-01-31 13:17:50"
19120,2959,"Out of curiosity what are you selling now?\
\
Andy\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45006#p45006]Subject: Django in June 2011 Artists & Staff[/url]\
\
[quote=\"andoatagn\"][quote=\"HotTinRoof\"]Andrew - are any luthiers or sellers going to be attending?[/quote]\
\
Hard to say who will show up at this point. Josh from Caravan Guitars has expressed interest in showing guitars on Wednesday night. (Maybe Michael Bauer will show his vintage axes then\, too...but his aren't for sale!) \
\
Rodrigo Shopis usually comes\, at least for the weekend\, often with a new guitar to show. I think he's building one for Ben Robertson and hoping to deliver it at Camp.\
\
Eric Aceto from Ithaca Stringed Instruments may be there...he often makes it for all or part of the event.\
\
Plus\, usually several people come who have guitars of their own for sale--- like me! (I have one for sale now.)\
\
Different builders and vendors have come at different times (Bob Holo\, AcousticMusic.org\, Bernie Lehmann) so maybe there will be more...I'll keep you updated as I hear from potential attendees and sponsors.\
\
Cheers\,\
~Andrew[/quote]",19120,"BBCode","2011-01-31 13:22:34"
19121,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
\
I just found a new video of Tucsi Basily.\
It was when he was very young.Pretty awsome.\
If you can come in March you can jam with him and Popy basily at club madness in The Hague or if you just want to see them play.\
Popy also gives lessons.\
The video is really cool cause it's so old.(vhs rip i think).\
Até\,Emile\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_gf0RD3Tk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_gf0RD3Tk[/url]",18788,"BBCode","2011-02-01 01:04:18"
19122,2768,"hey\, thanks for the link! my 1st reaction was: holy f&ck!!!\
\
as for going to the netherlands\, ongoing conversations still unfold between me and my wife (which by march will be 7 months pregnant)\, but i believe the tide is changing in my favour . translating : yes\, i think i´ll be going. if you don´t mind\, i´ll send you a PM to ask you if you are around at the time.\
\
um abraço!\
miguel.",18788,"BBCode","2011-02-01 03:28:02"
19123,2360,"Boa tarde Miguel\,\
\
hahahah my first reaction was Holy F*** too!!\
Tucsi is in his 40's now.I jammed one time with him and walked off the stage after 2 songs..hahah.\
But I never saw this clip of him at a younger age.He plays like a madman..so goood.\
\
Take care.Best wishes for you and your family.\
Hope you make it to Holland.\
\
um abraço!\
Emile",18788,"BBCode","2011-02-01 04:28:18"
19124,9,"The following is a warning which has been issued to you by an administrator or moderator of this site.[quote]Please do not post copyrighted material.[/quote]",19124,"BBCode","2011-02-01 09:23:16"
19125,2746,"hi there. just saw your post. jon and jimmy is not a feature film\, so if you're trying to steer clear of documentaries\, i wouldn't chose that movie. the other JR documentary is much better: the father\, the son\, and the talent. if you're more specific about the type of feature film you're looking for\, i'm happy suggest some titles. tacosandbeer.",19125,"BBCode","2011-02-01 11:51:31"
19126,1960,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
Thanks so much for posting the link to the Django a go go concert videos. Really regretting that I missed this epic event.  I've watched the show with Ben and Adrien now about 4 times and am wondering if there might be any way to download the audio of the concert as an mp3....I would love to listen to this while driving/commuting\, etc.  I was particularly moved by Cyrill Aimee's singing\, it really turbo charged the ensemble! Hoping to pick up her latest guitar/voice duo album as well.  Any advice on the download possibility would be appreciated!  Feel free to call if less cumbersome 301.919.4656. Thanks again\, KJ",19126,"BBCode","2011-02-01 15:18:00"
19127,426,"Hey there\,\
\
I figured out how to download the video. You can get it here:\
\
[url=http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=603341]http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=603341[/url]\
\
You can open the resulting file (an .flv file) using VLC ([url=http://www.videolan.org/vlc/]http://www.videolan.org/vlc/[/url]). I'm not sure what steps you'd need to take to convert that into an audio file\, but I'm sure it's possible. Good luck\, and enjoy!\
\
Adrian",19126,"BBCode","2011-02-01 15:30:45"
19128,1960,"Sweet! Thanks a million\, it's the all important first step.  Hope to attend the Django in June event this year to hear Les Doigts....this one can't be missed!\
\
Best\,\
KJ",19126,"BBCode","2011-02-01 15:46:10"
19129,9,"Hi...the luthier that made this guitar asked that his name be kept secret. Please respect that...thanks!\
\
Michael",19129,"BBCode","2011-02-01 21:31:54"
19130,9,"Hi...the luthier that made this guitar asked that his name be kept secret. Please respect that...thanks!\
\
Michael",19130,"BBCode","2011-02-01 21:32:26"
19131,2435,"Michael\, \
\
No problem at all\, I assumed it was common knowledge\, wrongly obviously.\
\
Apologies\,\
\
redblues",19131,"BBCode","2011-02-01 21:40:54"
19132,9,"it's not the biggest secret in the world but I feel like we should at least respect his wishes.\
\
thanks!",19129,"BBCode","2011-02-01 21:44:24"
19133,2435,"Agreed\, you won't hear of me mentioning it again.",19131,"BBCode","2011-02-01 21:46:40"
19134,280,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I'm confused\, what copyrighted material have I posted? I've checked my posts and I can't see anything recent other than a link to a BBC website for a radio programme about jazz in Paris during World War II\, and even this isn't the programme itself\, which I understand isn't accessible outside the UK.\
\
Perhaps I've missed something\, please advise.\
\
Stuart",19134,"BBCode","2011-02-02 01:55:14"
19135,9,"Hi Stuart\,\
\
You posted some megaupload links for material that was copyrighted. I was contacted by the copyright holders and asked to remove it.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",19124,"BBCode","2011-02-02 07:34:23"
19136,280,"Hi Michael\,\
\
My apologies\, the links were originally sent to me in November 2010 by a respected published author of Django related articles\, and I didn't realise they were not legitimate\, and I don't think he did either.\
\
Although saying that\, never having heard of the 'Megaupload' website\, I was nervous about going on it myself initially\, and I didn't have a look at the videos for about two months. A few days afterwards I did think to myself why would they make the film avaiable so soon after it was broadcast on French television\, but the BBC in the UK make available just about everything they broadcast on their iPlayer website for online viewing\, as do the other main UK TV channels. So I wasn't sure\, either way\, I'd already posted the item by then.\
\
So my apologies again for my mistake\, I think I'll avoid including any links to other websites in future postings. I shared some photos I found through Google last month of stills from the 1953 film \"Genevieve\" depicting a guitarist in one scene playing a Maccaferri D-hole - I guess these are probably copyrighted by someone somewhere\, so it can be a bit of a minefield.\
\
Regards\,\
Stuart",19134,"BBCode","2011-02-02 08:17:36"
19137,9,"Hi Stuart\,\
\
Now worries....honestly just about everything is pirated on the web these days including my own books. The line between legal/illegal is so blurry now that I don't think most people even realize what is copyrighted anymore.\
\
If someone asks me to remove some links I do...otherwise I don't have time to police it myself. I didn't think you were intentionally being mischievous or singling you out in anyway...\
\
thanks!\
\
Michael",19124,"BBCode","2011-02-02 08:23:19"
19138,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45068#p45068]Subject: Accordion Players Los Angeles[/url]\
\
[quote=\"SteveGypsyJazz\"]Hi\,\
\
I traded some old amps for a 6 string banjo last month and am looking for any accordion players out there that would want to get together to play the early Vaissade tracks like Griserie\,  Parisette\, etc.  I also picked up a slide whistle also\, but there's no slide whistle section on this board\, so if anybody has any technique tips on that\, they'd be appreciated.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve[/quote]\
\
Hi Steve\,\
\
I don't play accordeon and I live in France\, but I have some music sheets if you are looking for some old french tunes. I recently found two rare Waltzes Arrangements for accordions by Vetese GUERINO\, one have also a sax part (unfortunately no part for jazzo-flute as we used to call that slide whistle).\
\
If you are interested let me know and if you are looking for some tunes also\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19138,"BBCode","2011-02-02 09:26:59"
19139,280,"Many thanks Michael\,\
\
I sincerely hope I haven't got you or Djangobooks in someone's 'bad books' over this\, I don't post that much\, but I think you've done such an excellent job both with the website and your own publications (most of which I've got) it would be a great shame to damage your reputation in any way.\
\
I did feel bad about this\, and so I'm glad I won't be 'kicked off the Forum'.\
\
Cheers\,\
Stuart\
PS. No need for a reply\, no doubt you're busy enough already without this sort of thing taking up your time.\
PPS. I'm still hoping for a DVD from you to accompany the \"Gypsy Rhythm\" book\, if you can find the time I'm sure it would be a big seller for you.",19134,"BBCode","2011-02-02 10:16:42"
19140,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44917#p44917]Subject: WTB: Looking for a Robin Nolan book[/url]\
\
[quote=\"chappie\"]I have it\, bought it 2004.\
Charlie[/quote]\
\
Hello Charlie\,\
\
I am interested to see what this Nolan book is about.\
May I please ask you if it would be possible to see a copy of it ? I'd appreciate that.\
Thank you !\
Best regards\,\
-Stephan",19140,"BBCode","2011-02-02 10:23:05"
19141,1960,"Hi Everett\,\
\
I'd like to offer $100 for the DVD set if at all possible. I don't mean to offend you but I'm not employed at the moment and want to start working on playing out. These DVD's may help to this end.  Anyway\, this is what I can afford given my situation and I can pay immediately through Paypal.  Again\, I don't mean to offend!  Thanks for your consideration.\
\
Best\, KJ",19141,"BBCode","2011-02-02 15:47:14"
19142,1960,"Hello there\,\
\
Wondering if these items are still for sale?  \
\
Many thanks\, KJ",19142,"BBCode","2011-02-02 18:35:16"
19143,1650,"Hi\,\
\
Thanks for responding.  I'm basically looking for the charts to any of the songs on the first album of the Integral Django set.  I really just need them to save me some time transcribing the banjo parts to these songs.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Steve",19138,"BBCode","2011-02-02 21:05:54"
19144,311,"I'm no Bireli but I'd like to share some stuff that has worked miracles for me and my students:\
\
\
After getting the pompe down and being able to play rhythm to a good amount of classic tunes I would first learn the melodies to ALL those tunes and study them up close. Transpose them to other keys\, octaves.\
\
Look at the chord quality. Basically you have Major\, Minor or Dominant.\
Use the phrases you've learnt over one chord in one tune over the same chord in another tune. Transpose and you can build a collection of major\, minor and dominant ideas from those classic melodies we all love\, plus get some cool quoting material.\
\
At the same time learn your arpeggios.\
First all the triads Major\, Minor\, Diminished and augmented. ALL keys\, all over the neck. \
Work on major and harmonic minor scales.\
Then work your way into 4 note arps m7\, maj7\, dom7\, m9\, M9 and [u]especially m6.[/u]\
\
I've found the minor triads to be the most useful because they can be used all over the place. For example\
\
Am=       A  C  E   \
Am    Root b3 5\
Dm         5 b7 9\
C            6 R  3\
F            3  5  7\
Bb          7  9 #11 \
D7          5 b7 9 \
Ab7       b9  3 #11     \
F#mb5   b3 b5 b7\
\
Isn't that cool?! One triad\, 3 notes\, 8 different chords! And there are others it could fit over too!\
So learn them in all keys in as many positions as you can and start trying to make little melodies with those 3 notes.\
\
Asides from that technical work transcribing is your best friend. Just 5 mins everyday will do wonders for you overtime.\
\
Always play clean\, relaxed and with good tone and rhythm.\
\
OK so I hope that's clear enough but if you have doubts or need more info don't hesitate to drop me a line.\
Best regards!\
PS when you get to those m6 arps write and I'll give you some ideas on how to use them in various situations.",19144,"BBCode","2011-02-03 00:09:27"
19145,620,"Hi -\
\
Yes\, I still have them. \
\
Ben",19145,"BBCode","2011-02-03 02:47:28"
19146,563,"Frater--\
\
Any idea who might have made this guitar and roughly when? You seem to be better than anyone I know at identifying rarer guitars. The seller is stating it to be from the 40's and \"Busato-like\". It may be from the 40's\, but there's nothing Busato about it. One friend suggested Henri Miller\, but I will defer to you. if you anyone else who might have an idea\, let me know and I will contact him/her as well. I have more pics as well if these aren't enough.\
\
I have also been offered a '91 Favino Jazz N. Ever play one? I have no idea what they sound like. It sure looks stunning\, though!\
\
All the best\,\
Michael",19146,"BBCode","2011-02-03 09:29:19"
19147,2434,"Thanks a lot! Much appreciated!\
\
I will start working pieces of this into my practice schedule. There is enough there that It should keep me busy for a while.",19147,"BBCode","2011-02-03 11:43:50"
19148,2719,"Hello Michael\,\
\
I wonder if you could get any left handed Big City picks?\
I tried to buy them directly from Michel Wegen\, but he only replied to the first e-mail I sent to him and then I got no answer.\
Thanks.\
\
David.",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-03 18:07:02"
19149,45,"Somedude:\
\
I have an F-hole guitar that you might be interested in.\
\
If you send me an email address I can forward you some photos.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura\
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cheers",19149,"BBCode","2011-02-03 20:19:10"
19150,9,"I can try and order some for the next shipment. What gauge do you want?",19150,"BBCode","2011-02-03 22:28:59"
19152,6,"Hi Andy.  Glad my review was useful.  To answer your questions\, the lessons are not in any particular order but it's relatively easy to find your way about since most of the videos have very easy to understand titles like \"Connecting Arpeggios\" or \"Pick Angle Example\".  I think as time progresses there may be more order to the lessons. I know that Dave Rattray is working hard to make things easier and more organized for the students.  However\, I kinda like the lack of specific direction.  There are some people who want tabs for everything. Me... I prefer a good video where I can work out the patterns and hand movements on my own.  In this way I can feel the subtleties of the piece and learn how to use the ideas for my own solos.  It's as I said\, you need to do your own work here but the info is there for those hungry to learn.  Also\, the opportunity to exchange with fellow students is a major plus.   Frankly\, there's not as much of this as I'd like to see but again\, it's all up to you as to how much you contact others and generate discussions both on and off line.  \
\
I see you're in Boston.  Are you planning to go to Django in June?  I'm very seriously considering it this year.\
\
Ed",19152,"BBCode","2011-02-04 07:15:07"
19153,2719,"I'd like to have the old standard ones. I think they are 1.8 mm right?\
\
A package of 4 left handed white 1.8mm thick Wegen Big City picks would be perfect.\
\
Thanks.\
\
David",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-04 11:18:53"
19154,9,"ok\, I'll add those to the next order.",19150,"BBCode","2011-02-04 11:49:35"
19155,620,"So were you interested in the Schertler Basik and preamp? It's a bargain - for the price of the pickup\, you get the preamp thrown in for free. \
\
Both items are in very good condition\, the pickup is in the original box\, and almost all of the putty is still there. You can reuse it after peeling it off the pickup\, so very little has been lost.",19145,"BBCode","2011-02-04 18:29:54"
19156,2164,"My name is Paul and am always looking for other folks into Gypsy Jazz. I also live in St. Louis and would love to talk shop if you're interested.",19156,"BBCode","2011-02-05 09:31:47"
19157,203,"Hello\,\
\
Here is Ma Régulière (means my wife or my girlfriend in the 20's slang).\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19157,"BBCode","2011-02-05 11:31:40"
19158,203,"Here is Griserie\
\
Best\
\
François",19158,"BBCode","2011-02-05 11:33:54"
19159,203,"Here's Parisette\
\
Best\
\
F",19159,"BBCode","2011-02-05 11:36:18"
19160,203,"Here is La Caravane (aka La Fille du Bédouin)\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19160,"BBCode","2011-02-05 11:38:08"
19161,203,"Here is Brise Napolitaine\
\
Best \
\
François",19161,"BBCode","2011-02-05 11:46:47"
19162,203,"Here is the photo of Vaissade\
\
I must have also the music sheet of 'Pas sur la bouche' and may be 'Au pays de l'Hindoustan'.\
\
Best regards\
\
François RAVEZ",19162,"BBCode","2011-02-05 11:50:32"
19163,589,"Hello Michael\, \
\
thanks for your kind words\, just noticed your message. Let's see if I can be of some help.\
\
Probably your friend suggested Miller because of the complicated rosette... Miller used to do something like that but not exactly the same. To me it looks more like a Sicilian Job (no dead bodies implied though!).\
\
The rest of the guitar\, headstock\, tailpiece and the shape of the back (particularly the way it \"follows\" the joint of the neck) are just the same you would find in the \"Sonora\" guitars and I have very few doubts the maker is the same (the bridge is not original IMO). As I stated elsewhere I tend to think the unknown maker of these guitar was  a Sicilian\, perhaps Catania... that would also be consistent with the eleborate rosette: \"less is more\" is not a very popular motto in Sicily!\
\
Hope this helps\, let me know what do you think!\
\
Best\
\
Franco",19163,"BBCode","2011-02-05 15:13:28"
19164,1960,"Hello and please accept my apologies for the delay. Yes\, I am sincerely interested but my Unico is on the blink at the moment and in need of repair. I don't think that I can afford your price and do not want to risk offending you in any way with a lower counteroffer.  But it would have to be a good bit lower in order for me to make this work. I think you should be able to sell it though if you feel it's priced right.  Schertler makes wonderful products.  If it doesn't sell and you should decide to lower the price\, please consider shooting me a PM.  Thanks again for your prompt follow up and sorry again for my delayed reply.  Best\, KJ",19142,"BBCode","2011-02-05 21:04:39"
19165,620,"Sorry to hear your Unico is on the fritz. I use a Schertler David myself - great amp\, perhaps a bit underpowered\, but the Unico is just too heavy for me. They say you can tell the age of the player by the weight of the amp.\
\
I think I'll keep the Basik and preamp at this price - it's already been marked down once. I'm not desperate to sell\, I'm just not using it anymore\, having opted for a small condenser mike instead. I may try eBay at some point but the price will stay the same.\
\
Anyway\, thanks for your interest. If it does sell\, I will so note on the listing. If things change for you and you are still interested\, drop me a line.\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Ben",19145,"BBCode","2011-02-06 03:59:20"
19166,311,"Cool bro. Keep us posted of your progress. \
Best",19144,"BBCode","2011-02-06 12:14:38"
19167,278,"I think I have the video you want. If you send me your email address\, I can send it to you. The file is less than 2MB.\
\
- Tom\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45164#p45164]Subject: China Boy video[/url]\
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[quote=\"nicksansone\"]Does anyone have the 2005 video of Lollo Meier playing China Boy with his first band? I was sad to find that it had been removed from youtube recently. I'd love to get a copy of it to do some transcription. Thanks Nick[/quote]",19167,"BBCode","2011-02-06 15:35:19"
19168,1509,"Hi\, \
\
I saw the ad for the Gitane D hole guitar.\
\
Where are you located?  \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Alex",19168,"BBCode","2011-02-06 19:57:14"
19169,1415,"Hi Tom\,\
 Thanks alot man\, my address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com\">nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
I really appreciate the video\, thanks again.\
Nick",19167,"BBCode","2011-02-07 02:31:57"
19170,346,"Hello Nick\,\
I see you're looking for a copy of Oe Djoevia.\
Well\, I can burn you a copy if you like.\
Sadly\, I don't yet have Me Am Kolle Marsch yet.\
In any case\, drop me a line and I'll get one out to you.\
Best\,\
Rick",19170,"BBCode","2011-02-07 09:21:12"
19171,1415,"Hi Bud\,\
 That sounds like a really generous offer\, I would love a copy\, but I live in Spain and don't know if the post would be very cheap. My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com\">nicksansonejazz@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> if you could email them to me\, unless the files are too large. Let me know what you think and I appreciate the quick reply. \
Nick Sansone",19170,"BBCode","2011-02-07 10:10:36"
19172,346,"Wow! Spain\,eh?\
Where about?\
Well\, I'm a bit technically challenged\,..but..\
I know there is a file sharing site that I could send the tracks to and then you just down load them from there.\
All of this is probably painfully obvious to most folks\, but I mean\, I'm still using a hand held cassette player to practice with.\
I'll get right on it....\
Cheers\,\
Rick",19170,"BBCode","2011-02-07 10:17:57"
19173,2201,"hey charlie! do you still have the dupont? it's unfortunate that i couldn't come play it that day\, but i am still very interested in it. also\, could you please let me know how much shipping would be to palo alto california 94304? \
\
are you still without a cell? i tried calling your home number...\
\
thanks again\
\
everett",18993,"BBCode","2011-02-07 10:54:19"
19174,1415,"Hi Bud\,\
 I'm living in Granada\, which is in the southern part of the country\, about an hour from Malaga where there's the coast line. I myself would probably have to search quite a bit to find the file sharing site\, but that's really the best way to go. I was studying at Fapys house last year and he said that he'd copy some cd that he had made with Bamboula for me\, but I totally spaced asking him again... but what a great recording!! \
Thanks again\,\
 Nick",19170,"BBCode","2011-02-07 10:56:49"
19175,1960,"Very fair and thanks for your response Ben. I believe you should be able to move it at your price as well and wish you all the best with it!\
\
KJ",19142,"BBCode","2011-02-07 12:36:48"
19176,293,"Hi Everett\,\
\
Yes\,  sorry we missed each other.  I had just taken my daughter swimming and was back at around 1:00 or so and my wife left you a message but I guess we just missed each other.\
Glad you got to meet Rodrigo.  Did you get to hear Stephane W. Play out at Fada?\
\
The Dupont is still here.  A couple of people have expressed a lot of interest.  One guy wants me to send it to Germany but I'm not sure if I can deal with how complicated that might be.  Canada is a pain in the butt.\
\
Express mail to Palo Alto cost about $100. Priority probably around $70.\
Too bad we didn't hook up when I was out there this Christmas!  My Dad lives in Carlsbad and I had the guitar with me.\
\
Oh well.  Let me know what you want to do.  It's an awesome instrument.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Charlie",18994,"BBCode","2011-02-07 12:48:46"
19178,9,"ok\, got it!",19150,"BBCode","2011-02-07 15:03:41"
19179,230,"Hey Bob - good to see you're alive and kicking! Sorry you don't have time to hang out with your old GJ buddies anymore...you missed a fantastic gig that we did at O'Connors Jan 30th: with me\, Larry M.\, Greg\, Nathan\, Cliff (on horns - his use of muted trumpet and valve trombone is wondeful..he's a superb player\, very restrained and soulful) and Dave Thompson on bass...perhaps you'll catch us at our next O'Connors gig on Friday May 6th. We're playing music in your neck of the woods\, that I know you'd enjoy...sorry you don't get around much anymore \
( as the song goes). Send up a flare if you get this message.  :mrgreen:  \
cheers Phil",19179,"BBCode","2011-02-07 20:17:14"
19180,2959,"Gary - any tips to where I can grab the other CDs? Sounds like you have them. I have only been able to find their recent Dans La Prise.\
Hope they bring merch to Django in June!\
\
Thanks\,\
Andy",19180,"BBCode","2011-02-09 07:16:48"
19182,620,"Hi Andy\, \
\
Rodrigo's gypsy guitars run about $3800. It's always best to ask him directly\, because things could change\, or the price could be higher if special materials are requested\, but that should give you some idea.\
\
If you can afford it\, and you are at all serious about gypsy jazz\, it is worth the expense for a quality handmade guitar. IMHO\, Rodrigo is the best builder in North America\, bar none\, and his guitars rank right up there with the best from Europe (without the importation costs). My Favino-style Rodrigo guitar beats the pants off every vintage Favino I've had my hands on (except for maybe Michael Bauer's JP Favino)\, for less than half the cost. A middle-of-the-road Dupont will cost you more and be no better. Plus Rodrigo's are built entirely by the man himself\, whereas Duponts have been  built by Maurice's staff since about the year 2000. \
\
If you do decide to get a Rodrigo\, mention that you talked to me about it. It won't get you a discount or anything (or a commission for me\, either\, sad to state!)\, but I think so much of Rodrigo and his guitars that I like to try to send people his way\, and I like for him to know that. He's a great guy who should charge more for his work.\
\
Let me know what you decide\, and all the best to you.\
\
Ben",19182,"BBCode","2011-02-09 13:56:25"
19184,620,"Rodrigo usually doesn't arrive until Thursday\, so you should be able to meet him. I will probably bring my current guitar\, and he is building me a new one\, a Selmer-sized D hole to go with the Favino style oval hole that I have now. You are more than welcome to try them out. My oval hole was a huge hit last year\, especially with the pros. Did you see the videos I posted? I could hardly tear the guitar away from Joscho Stephan.\
\
I've played guitars by all the North American builders. Shelley's are beautifully built\, but the sound doesn't do much for me. Bob Holo's are meticulously crafted to be like various vintage guitars\, but again the sound doesn't quite appeal to me. He goes for an extremely loud and dry acoustic that can be interesting at first but wears thin after a while. Also\, I've heard of some quality problems with some of his. Michael Dunn's guitars are more of an idiosyncratic interpretation of the Selmer style. And Michael Collins is rather hit or miss. Dell'Artes don't do a thing for me. Michael Horowitz raves about their Hommage\, but I've never heard one that I liked. All except the Dell'Artes are in the same ballpark price as Rodrigo's.\
\
Of course\, all that is just my opinion\, and your mileage may vary\, as they say. But for my money\, Rodrigo is as good as anyone out there\, and better than most. His guitars will stand up to anything in a jam\, with great power and projection\, plus a great beauty of tone. Mine has a very Dupont-like high end\, but with a powerful growly bass and strong mids (unlike actual Favinos)\, dry but with a nice complexity to the tone. When we play live\, my bandmate says that what he can hear onstage is the direct acoustic sound much more than what is coming through the PA monitors.\
\
Anyway\, that's my $.02 worth.\
\
Ben",19182,"BBCode","2011-02-09 14:50:14"
19186,620,"Here's a clip of Joscho Stephan playing my Shopis:\
[url]http://tinyurl.com/64a5nox[/url]\
\
There are a couple of more on that channel as well. Joscho loved the guitar\, as did Gonzalo Bergara and Biel Ballester.\
\
Jack Soref is a great player. I don't know him well\, but I've been impressed by his skill and knowledge. \
\
What you want in a GJ guitar is one that [i]doesn't[/i] sound flattop-ish. That kind of sound may appeal to the new player at first because it is familiar\, but it's not an authentic GJ sound. A good GJ guitar is a lot drier\, meaning not a lot of overtones or resonances. Jack's Dupont is an excellent example of the sound you want to look for. \
\
I hope you make to Django in June. It's a blast. Don't plan on getting much sleep.\
\
What's your last name\, by the way\, so I know who I'm looking for? I'm Ben Robertson (Benny to my friends). Check out my Web site: [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]",19182,"BBCode","2011-02-09 19:09:02"
19187,2719,"Ok\, thanks. I'll buy them tomorrow\, because I don't have my credit card here right now.\
\
Thanks Michael.",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-09 20:55:04"
19188,2719,"By the way\, where should I make the offer\, is there a \"Big City\" option on the \"Lefty picks\" or should I just buy them on the right handed section of Djangobooks and you'll know it's me?\
\
Thanks.\
\
\
David.",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-09 21:00:12"
19189,2706,"Hi\,\
\
Just wondering if the Dupont is still available\,\
\
thanks\,\
\
Tom",19189,"BBCode","2011-02-10 08:31:22"
19190,293,"Hi\, \
\
I'm supposed receive a bank transfer today or tomorrow.  I'll let you know if it falls through.  \
\
Warm\
regards\,\
\
Charlie",19190,"BBCode","2011-02-10 08:43:24"
19191,2706,"many thanks. Please let me know\
\
Tom",19190,"BBCode","2011-02-10 17:21:22"
19192,2360,"Hi Miguel\,\
\
If you goto hotclub.nl it says contact fapy at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lafertin-fapy@hotmail.com\">lafertin-fapy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Maybe you can contact him this way.I never tried.\
\
Have a good trip!\
Emile",18788,"BBCode","2011-02-11 00:17:50"
19193,1981,"hi bob\,\,nice guitars you build\, :D \,i in the marked for a nes gg guitar\,and i stumbled over some pictures and videos of your busato model\,\,\,its already sold so i didnt get the chance to see what you charge for your guitars\,\,so could you be so kind as to tell me what your going rates are for your guitar models\,\,and if possible please send some pictures of your models\, :D \,regards Thomas\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:klarion5@hotmail.com\">klarion5@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",17439,"BBCode","2011-02-11 01:01:46"
19194,203,"Hi Andy\,\
\
It sounds like it is \"Quand je vois tes yeux\" by Dany Brillant.\
\
Check here for the video clip : \
[url=http://www.paroles-musique.com/paroles-]http://www.paroles-musique.com/paroles-[/url] ... rics\,p9732\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19194,"BBCode","2011-02-11 06:53:53"
19195,2951,"",19195,"BBCode","2011-02-11 09:52:20"
19196,47,"Hi Craig\
Looks like you have been busy\
How is it going?\
Best\
Tom",19196,"BBCode","2011-02-11 15:01:06"
19197,131,"Tom\, \
\
Yeah\, always busy\, but I like it that way.   Besides these two\, I have been doing a couple restoration jobs on two Castellucias for Stephane.   The most recent restore is an f-hole Castellucia\, Selmer type\, probably finish next week   Picture attached of it on \"the rack\" earlier this week.  The rack puts the neck into the strung position with the strings off for more accurate fret leveling.   This is one seriously loud guitar\, major mojo.  \
\
I still playing with HC/DC and we are playing most every week somewhere or another.   Bette is doing her art thing.  Kelton is working with me at the boat yard\, but is off to grad school sometime this summer.   \
\
How about you?  I'd like to get up to 49 West for one of you First Friday gigs but it seems like I'm either with my wife for her art gallery openings which are also 1st Fridays or with HC/DC for a gig.   Sounds like you are still rockin'.  \
\
Craig",19197,"BBCode","2011-02-11 15:26:15"
19198,2671,"I would love a pic\, there was one in chicago a year ago that i missed by 1 week..i would love to look at this. thanks much.",19198,"BBCode","2011-02-11 16:00:26"
19199,47,"Hi \
I figured out how to put a picture up in the classified .\
Please feel free to write with any questions.\
Thanks\
Tom",19198,"BBCode","2011-02-11 19:00:00"
19200,2959,"Hi Ben\,\
\
My full name is Andy Welihozkiy. Will be fun to finally meet at DIJ. Thank you for the links - the Rodrigo sounds excellent\, and so does the singer! \
\
Regarding Paris. We booked through a German website - [url=http://www.fewo-direkt.de/]http://www.fewo-direkt.de/[/url] which looks to be a sister site to the USA site [url=http://www.homeaway.com/]http://www.homeaway.com/[/url]\
\
The apartment key exchange was easy. We made the apartment deposit to reserve the room and paid the rest in cash when we met the apartment's owner at a small cafe on the day of our arrival. I recall there was a telephone conversation or two to get everything squared away. On arrival she walked us through the apartment\, showing us around\, we gave her the money\, she gave us the key and that was it. The deposit was returned to us later once it was confirmed that we hadn't burned the place down.  :wink: \
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When we visit again I think we will do the same and rent another apartment. Much cheaper than hotels which can easily hit $400-$500 a night due to Paris being a more expensive European city to overnight and the USD/EUR exchange rate. \
\
Ah\, but I must admit we were right on top of the Louvre in downtown middle of everything Paris. Essentially the equivalent to Manhatten\, Hollywood\, or Peir 39 San Francisco. \
\
Let me know if I can be of help\,\
Andy",19200,"BBCode","2011-02-13 09:24:41"
19201,2719,"Hi Michael\,\
Where do I click to buy the left handed Big City Picks?\
\
Thanks\
David",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-13 09:28:35"
19202,1693,"I might be willing to part with one of my guitars. Its a well worn Dell\
Arte Pigalle. Plays well and sound good. It has some other small issues and\
will need a fret replacement sooner or later.\
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I am in northern New Jersey. Where are you as I [u]do not want [/u] to ship\
it and would rather have it picked up..\
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I can do cash or paypal.\
\
Sol Robbins",19202,"BBCode","2011-02-13 11:49:29"
19203,3208,"Oh\, I'm in Virginia. Ah well.",19203,"BBCode","2011-02-13 13:57:36"
19204,2790,"Hey Ben\,\
\
Here's my address for when you get the CD's all set up:\
\
Sam Fishman\
0170A BAKER HALL WEST\
129 W. 12TH AVENUE\
Columbus\, OH 43210\
\
-Sam",19204,"BBCode","2011-02-13 16:52:16"
19205,6,"Man\, I love that guitar!  What kind is it?  AE",19205,"BBCode","2011-02-13 19:18:51"
19206,2201,"hi\, \
\
i actually was interested in his guitars\, and saw you posted a thread contacting him. i live in the bay area\, so i'd love to somehow meet up with him. would you feel comfortable forwarding me a way to get in touch with him?\
\
\
thanks\
\
Everett",19206,"BBCode","2011-02-13 23:54:20"
19207,2201,"Hello Peter\
\
I saw some of your guitars and was interested in trying some out. I live in san francisco and heard you're in the bay area. If there's any chance\, I would love to meet you and possibly see your guitars. I play rhythm in a group and love meeting new people and trying various instruments.\
\
\
Thanks\
\
Everett\
650-704-9593",19207,"BBCode","2011-02-13 23:58:33"
19208,1833,"Hi\, I just saw a post of you and..the small image of the guitar.\
Looks great?\
What type of guitar is it?\
Cheers from Greece\,Athens\
\
Jim",19208,"BBCode","2011-02-14 00:47:18"
19209,2768,"Hi there\, and thanks for helping!\
\
i´m gonna be in holland next week  - 21-23 february (still to be confirmed\, but hopefully) - and all i wanted was to meet Fapy\, him being one of me my musical heroes. nothing special\, i guess... he must be pretty tired up of this kind of stuff. anyway\, if you could help me i´d be much appreciated. it would only be the mandatory autograph and handshake...\
\
\
thanks\,\
Miguel",19209,"BBCode","2011-02-14 03:47:59"
19210,2975,"Fapy lives in a small village called Westdorpe which is near the Belgian border.  I think that the nearest town is Zelzate.\
\
Let me know when your plans are confirmed and I can then pass your details on to Fapy.  He is busy teaching this week but I don't know his schedule for the week you specified.\
\
Best regards\
Dave\
[url=http://www.gypsyjazzacademy.com]www.gypsyjazzacademy.com[/url]",19209,"BBCode","2011-02-14 03:53:08"
19211,2805,"[quote=\"everett\"]hi\, \
\
i actually was interested in his guitars\, and saw you posted a thread contacting him. i live in the bay area\, so i'd love to somehow meet up with him. would you feel comfortable forwarding me a way to get in touch with him?\
\
\
thanks\
\
Everett[/quote]\
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I'd love to help you. He is a very private person from what ive gathered and I'm unsure as to how far that privacy extends. If you would send me your email contact information\, i will forward it to him\, giving him the option to contact you. It would be best if you'd email me direcly so we can take this off the public forum. You can reach me at crothman AT optonline DOT net.\
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He does read this n.g. btw and may get in touch himself.\
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I hope you understand my position\,and that i will do what i can to help you.\
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~C",19206,"BBCode","2011-02-14 04:37:39"
19212,1364,"Everett\,\
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You can definitely come by and check out the guitars. Right now I only have a couple Ovals but the next batch will include at least one or two \"D\" holes.\
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Do you want me to send you a message when I have \"D\" holes to try as well?\
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I am located on the Peninsula (Redwood City).\
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Regards\, Peter Z",19207,"BBCode","2011-02-14 05:34:56"
19213,1275,"Yiasou Jim !!!  I am greek\, you too? \
I took a Cigano guitar\, sanded the finish off\, restained then added a rosette and inlays.",19208,"BBCode","2011-02-14 06:25:25"
19215,6,"Wow. It looks great!  It has that old school mojo.  Thanks for the info.  AE",19205,"BBCode","2011-02-14 06:50:55"
19216,1833,"wow wonderful ?..i have an eimers guitar but always liked this vintage look that yours have:)\
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From which part of greece are you?\
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You live in New york now?\
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Also add my msn to chat sometimes  :)\
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19217,1275,"Thanks for the compliment Jim.  i hope to visit Athens again someday and would love to find some jazz manouche there too!\
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Jim my parents are from southeast peloponnese.  I was born in and grew up in Greektown in Montreal Canada.  My parents later moved me to Buffalo New York\, this is very small city compared to New York City.\
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Thanks - Dean (or Kosta)",19208,"BBCode","2011-02-14 07:25:23"
19218,1833,"in danford street \, Motreal is the greek  community?",19208,"BBCode","2011-02-14 07:42:42"
19219,2768,"Hi again!\
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I think i´ll arrive in Holland (or the netherlands\, i never know which one is more appropriate) the 21st of february by the 22 or 23rd. little time i know\, but it´s all i got... \
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once more\, thanks very much for your help.\
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cheers\,\
Miguel.",19209,"BBCode","2011-02-14 09:13:52"
19220,2201,"great\, thanks peter! i'd love to see whatever you have...i'll actually be traveling to brazil later this week\, so it probably wont be for another 2-3 weeks that i can make it down. do you make a di mauro style f-hole gypsy guitar by chance? i've always been interested in these...\
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thanks!\
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everett",19207,"BBCode","2011-02-14 10:18:00"
19221,1364,"Everet\,\
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Sounds great but the timing isn't going to work out until you get back. I am on Hawaii right now and won't be back for another 10 days or so..\
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Regardless\, when you get back from brazil. Send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@peterzguitars.com\">info@peterzguitars.com</a><!-- e --> and we'll set something up.\
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As far as \"F\" hole gypsy guitars... sorry. I am focusing on making accurate Selmer reproductions and that in itself takes a huge amount of time and effort. There just isn't enough hours in the day for another model right now.. maybe in the future. We'll see.\
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Regards\, Peter Z",19207,"BBCode","2011-02-14 10:27:04"
19222,131,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45315#p45315]Subject: BYO\, Two for the Road[/url]\
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[quote=\"noodlenot\"]very nice craig! i mean \, REALLY nice!\
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maybe i can reach you for a tip or two when i´ll start building my guitar.... :)   :P \
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cheers\,\
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Thanks for the kind words.  Feel free to contact me any time regards guitar building ideas.    \
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Craig",19222,"BBCode","2011-02-14 11:02:59"
19223,1275,"Jim\, Danforth is greektown in Toronto.  \
In Montreal it was Jarry park.",19208,"BBCode","2011-02-14 11:05:14"
19224,2768,"thanks a million.\
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it will take a while\, though\, as i´m about to start learning to build a guitar\, and will build a classic nylon guitar with the help of a luthier friend of mine. if it all goes well\, i´ll try to make a selmer after. i can´t wait....\
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again\, thanks and keep playing (and building\, of course) :)\
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cheers\,\
Miguel.",19224,"BBCode","2011-02-14 14:21:30"
19225,726,"Hi Peter my name is Doug Martin\, I live in the Bay Area and perform all around the Bay Area and I also play full time in John Jorgenson's Quintet. I have noticed some of your guitars on Buffalo Brother's site and of course Djangobooks so I've been curious for a while.\
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Sometime if you have some guitars completed in the workshop I'd love to come take a look and try one out. \
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You can check out my info at my site here too. Check out the videos and audio :)\
[url=http://www.dougmartinguitar.com]www.dougmartinguitar.com[/url]\
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Hope to meet you one day. Thanks!\
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Doug",19225,"BBCode","2011-02-14 23:55:11"
19226,131,"Miguel\, \
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Good luck with the classical guitar.   They make a good first guitar to build in that the top and back are flat and the string tensions are lower than steel string so construction flaws do not collapse the guitar as easily.   Actually\, there is a big tendency to overbuild the first couple.   \
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Regards Selmer's in particular\, the best way to prepare is to get a set of the Francois Charle plans and study them until you can see them in your dreams.   Think through all the construction aspects while looking at the plans.   I also highly recommend Mr. Charle's book on Selmer's.  No \"how-to-build\" info\, but tons of excellent pictures and a chapter on the construction.  Expensive\, but no aspiring Selmer builder can be without it.  It was out of print for a couple years but has recently been reprinted\, get it while you can.  \
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Thirdly\, Michael Collins' book on building Selmer guitars\, while not the last word\, but great for some of the techniques.   Unfortunately\, he approaches building in the book like a cook book recipe with minimal discussion of why.  There are lots of other books they will tell you why but they are not Selmer specific.  Collins also relies on lots of jigs and power tools which help with \"production\" but something you don't need for just a couple guitars.  Again\, other hand building oriented books can help generically.  I would not use his dimensions much.  Use Charle's plans instead.   Michael has a lengthy video DVD on building Selmer's.  I have never seen it and do not learn well from DVDs\, but if you do\, you might consider that.   It comes up used occasionally. \
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And finally\, of course\, the Internet.   Modern builders like BYO group on Djangobooks.   You will also find a lot of help at mimf.com   I'm available any time by email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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All the best\, \
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Craig",19222,"BBCode","2011-02-15 05:58:49"
19227,2768,"thanks a lot for putting the time to write back\, and for all the info provided.\
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as it is\, i´ll be going to Paris next week and will visit monsieur Charle shop to both meet him\, chat (if possible) and buy plans and the book. \
i already have M. Collins book but i agree with you that it failures (perhaps intentionally) to capture the thought-process behind the construction and to provide clues as to why he does \"this way\" instead of \"that\" and to implications of the chosen tools / methods. in addition it is too expensive for such a \"lame\" looking\, paper-back edition (ok\, maybe i´m venting a bit here).\
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once again\, thanks a lot for your insight and time.\
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cheers\,\
Miguel.",19224,"BBCode","2011-02-15 07:13:50"
19228,1364,"Doug\,\
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I'd be really excited to show you the current stuff. I have a new Oval that will be done really soon from the same batch as the guitars that are up at Djangobooks\, and then a whole slew of new Ovals and \"D\" holes trickling out in the coming months..\
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I'm in Redwood City but go up to San Francisco quite a bit. I could bring a guitar up the next time I go. We could meet up and you could try it out...\
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Regards\, Peter Z\
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19229,203,"Hi\,\
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It sounds like it is \"Quand je vois tes yeux\" by Dany Brillant.\
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Check here for the video clip : \
[url=http://www.paroles-musique.com/paroles-]http://www.paroles-musique.com/paroles-[/url] ... rics\,p9732\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",19194,"BBCode","2011-02-17 01:30:18"
19230,1275,"hello aurelien\
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i will be in paris on march 26th and 27th and my flight leaves for home on the 28th in the early afternoon.  i will be staying a little bit south of montmartre     \
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my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
band:  [url=http://www.djambossa.com]www.djambossa.com[/url]",19230,"BBCode","2011-02-18 06:58:34"
19231,3200,"Hi i am Michael from Greece.I am a new in forum.I have a gypsy style oval hole guitar and i want replace my bridge.I think is cheap rosewood.Can you suggest me a new bridge for my guitar? My guitar is made from Weller in Germany and i founded in ebay.de action.It sounds very good and the playbility is superb with superb neck action   but i think the bridge its not good.Sorry for my  English is  :cry:  very bad .Thank you very much for your time.",19231,"BBCode","2011-02-19 11:43:21"
19232,1675,"Hey Chris\,\
Are you around NYC? Wondering if I can come try the amp out? thanks\,\
Matthew",19232,"BBCode","2011-02-20 12:13:07"
19233,1982,"Hi there\,\
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I was just looking through the forum and saw a recent post that suggested you knew where to find old Wasso mp3s?  I'm a huge fan of pretty much all Fapy's work and have always wanted to get these old recordings\, but figured I'd never find them.  Is there somewhere online that you can point me to?   I appreciate your help!",19233,"BBCode","2011-02-20 20:39:36"
19234,366,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]\
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Enjoy!",19233,"BBCode","2011-02-20 20:55:25"
19235,2975,"Fapy is currently recording with Lollo Meier in the south of Holland and I am not sure when he will be finished.  It seems unlikely that he will be available to meet up during your trip.\
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Apologies\
Dave",19235,"BBCode","2011-02-21 05:18:23"
19236,1981,"Hi Michael\,\,sorry for the late reply\,but i have been working my a## of these last couple of weeks\,\,im still interested in selling my hahl\,and i got a chance to talk to dorado schmitt here in copenhagen\,i brought my guitar with me to see if he could say if it were his\,\,and it was a moment of joy\, :D \,he played the entire concert on it\,\,anyhow\,the cracks on the top have been like this for the last 10 years\,\,it was his brother Tchavolo schmitt who accidently dropped it and it landet on the jackstick\,good story yes?\,\,\,i am looking for a neck prifile simular to the dell arte dg-h1\,\,the robin nolan model\,\,i dont know if the other models has the same neck\,\,i also tried a bob holo guitar in samois last year and it was just great\,\,how much is his guitars??\, i have mailed him but i dont get any answers back\,\,bottom line is that im in the marked for a favinostyled guitar with a pickup\,\,petit bouche\, is preffered\,\,but let me know if and how we can work this out\,\,sending the guitar to you and so on\,\,regards\,and thanks for a great site\,\,I love it and always tell folks about it\,\,great work Michael\,\,best regards Thomas",18982,"BBCode","2011-02-21 13:33:03"
19237,1982,"Awesome!  This is great\, really.  Thank you so much.",19233,"BBCode","2011-02-21 22:21:49"
19238,3214,"Hi Mathew\, I live in DC. I was just in NY this weekend\, but just a really quick trip. Do you ever come down to DC?",19232,"BBCode","2011-02-22 10:26:31"
19239,563,"John--\
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Good to see you back on the forums again! I hope all is well. We are resettled in Chicago and really enjoying it. \
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As for the guitar\, who is it you think made it? I happen to know and would be happy to confirm if you have it right. \
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Are you playing GJ again? I am taking lessons with Alfonso Ponticelli\, which have really been good for me. I am also taking the group classes at the Olde Town School of Music with Adrian Holovaty. That's giving me good experience learning tunes and playing them with other people. \
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My best to the Philly crowd. \
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Michael",19239,"BBCode","2011-02-22 12:04:29"
19240,366,"Hey Michael\, good to hear from you. I'd been meaning to drop you a line. Wow\, I saw you have a Selmer now!! I saw a vid of someone playing it & it sounded great. I really haven't been playing GJ a lt at all but still listening to it a lot and generally interested. Adrian seems like a cool and very bright guy. I remember seeing some of his videos awhile back and really liking them. I think we may have exchanged an email or two. \
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My guess quite awhile ago was that Peter Z (Zwinakis? can't remember right now) was making the \"mystery\" guitars and that Jean Barrault had made that Selmer copy. Is that right?\
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These days honestly if I pick up an instrument it's usually ukulele. I'll have to shoot a video of me playing \"Tears\" on the uke. It's a really fun instrument\, both simple and easy yet also really challenging to try to fit a song onto 4 strings and less than 2 octaves. It's actually a great mental exercise for guitar. Mostly I stay busy with a job that's busier than ever and the 3 young kids...\
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Hope you are well and enjoying Chicago b\
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John",19239,"BBCode","2011-02-22 14:18:14"
19241,563,"You are right about Zwinakis\, so that capital \"Z\" in your post was no accident! Jason Miller\, who plays rhythm for Alfonso\, bought one and really likes it. I think he's an \"up and coming\" luthier. I still have to play Jason's guitar\, but when I do\, I'll let you know more about it. \
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I have built a nice little collection of gypsy guitars now\, but have had to part with two good ones. Wrembel bought my VRB\, and the '92 MC-50 went to Switzerland. There's a nice video of it on Michael's site. I'm getting ready to sell the Patenotte and the nylon string Manouche as well. Except for the 2001 Favino and the nylon string Selmer copt that Shopis is building me (along with my modern electrics)\, I have gone totally vintage. I now have Selmer 103 ('32)\, Selmer 862 '(51)\, two Busatos ('30's and '50's)\, a '64 Favino\, and the Joseph di Mauro. I also managed to get a '39 Gibson ES-150 with the Charlie Christian pickup! I had to sell off my old sports cars to move to Chicago\, so Lisa suggested I spend the money on guitars. As you can see\, I did...",19239,"BBCode","2011-02-22 16:10:00"
19242,606,"Bonjour François\, \
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J'ai cherché dans ma partoteque (les 6 livres musette et les partoches du forum swingjo).  Je n'ai que \"Java Manouche\".  Si tu l'as besoin encore\, je l'ai joindré.  Je cherche également quelques partitions; aurais-tu par chance Double Scotch\, Made in Valse\, ou Rue de la Chine par Marcel Azzola?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45589#p45589]Subject: Looking for various tunes[/url]\
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[quote=\"François RAVEZ\"]Hi everybody\,\
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I am looking for the music sheets of some accordion tunes :\
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* Enivrante\
* Gallito\
* Java Manouche (Privat)\
* Le secret d'une rose (Lucienne Delyle/Gus Viseur)\
* Patinage (Gus Viseur)\
* Souvenir Vagabond (Gus Viseur)\
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Please contact me off line if you have one of them.\
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François RAVEZ[/quote][attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Java Manouche.pdf<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",19242,"BBCode","2011-02-23 06:17:11"
19243,9,"there is no link....I'll let you know when they are here.",19150,"BBCode","2011-02-23 09:20:59"
19244,9,"Hi\,\
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We sell Dupont bridges\, they are fantastic. See:\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",19244,"BBCode","2011-02-23 09:22:29"
19245,9,"Hi Thomas\,\
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Glad Dorado was reunited with your Hahl!\
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Just send it to me and I will get it up for sale ASAP.\
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I have a great deal on a real Favino\, check out this one:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/jp-favino-1984.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... -1984.html[/url]\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",18981,"BBCode","2011-02-23 09:26:05"
19246,2719,"Ok.\
Thanks",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-23 10:21:00"
19247,1981,"hi again\,\,\,im not so hot on the jp favino\,\,i havent got any money\,\,all i have is the hahl guitar\,\,did you get my message about the bob holo guitars",18982,"BBCode","2011-02-23 11:21:28"
19248,2959,"Hi Gonzalo - \
I am just beginning my Gypsy Jazz journey. Love your playing. Your right hand technique is beautiful to watch.\
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Looking at your playalongs on youtube - On Hungaria you show a \"BbO\"\
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On When the Day Is Done he shows a G#o\
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What do these O and o mean? Is one possibly open and other diminshed?\
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Much appreciated\,\
Andy Welihozkiy",19248,"BBCode","2011-02-23 11:39:50"
19249,2959,"About the Paris vacation stuff\, etc?\
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-Andy",19249,"BBCode","2011-02-23 11:45:35"
19250,620,"Yes\, I did\, Andy. Sorry for not replying. \
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That info is very helpful and much appreciated. We're not quite ready to make plans yet\, but I'll file that away and keep it handy. We're definitely going for an apartment - hotels suck for us. There are also some agencies in Paris listed in Fodor's guide that offer apartments\, and with a couple of them the owner of the agency actually goes out to each place and checks it out in person before letting it be listed\, and they monitor things pretty closely. So that might be another avenue.\
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Anyway\, thanks for your advice. I'll let you know how we make out.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",19250,"BBCode","2011-02-23 11:58:40"
19251,9,"Holos are nearly impossible to get. He doesn't sell direct\, I'm his only dealer and I get only around two a year and EVERYONE wants one. They sell within minutes...you have to be very dedicated if you want one.",18981,"BBCode","2011-02-23 14:56:01"
19252,1981,"thats ok with me\,\,but how much are his guitars costing\,\,i cant get an answer to this anywhere\,\,and i could be interested in the dell arte studio model\,\,if you still have it for sale\,\,if i wanted block inlays in it\,how much would that set me back\,\,im in love with the marcias models\,\,:)",18982,"BBCode","2011-02-23 23:05:34"
19253,203,"Salut\,\
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J'ai seulement Rue de la Chine et Double Scotch que je te joins.\
One of the double scotch I enclose is I believe not 'Double Scotch' but another tune (I am not sure).\
I don't have \"Made in Valse\".\
Don't hesitate if some other tunes come to your mind\
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Vive l'accordéon\
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François RAVEZ",19253,"BBCode","2011-02-24 01:45:13"
19254,2959,"Good Post! \
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Far too many of these online schools do not address the proper how and why - its what they hold back from the students - keep bringing in the money maybe? Throw another riff a week up and they'll keep coming back because if we teach them how and why they won't need us and will create their own riffs? I have no idea\, but too many online academies seem to work this way. The 'not knowing/needing theory' is hysterical BS in my opinion. I ran into the same line of cr@p on the country scene and rockabilly scene. Paying any kind of attention to a soloing player one could see what he understood - even though he claimed not to know any theory. \"check out this lick over F7\".\
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Music\, especially guitar playing I feel is far too (excuse me) cock and balls egotism too too often. I'll show you a little something but not everything because it's all I have and don't want you or anybody else to become a competitor. What BS! Like we who work and have fun on the side have the time to study and even become a fifth of these guys.  :lol: \
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It sounds like you have been around the block with the learning aids. What in your opinion is the best? I'm currently working through Jorgenson's #1 DVD and taking Gonzalo Bergara at his direct advice with better to know little but know it very well. \
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I feel like I'm booked out at the moment and have tons of stuff at my finger tips. A few Robin Nolan books\, Wrembel's book\, and Jorgenson's DVD. \
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Would appreciate hearing your opinion\,\
Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45618#p45618]Subject: Rosenberg Academy is live![/url]\
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[quote=\"Elliot\"][quote]You really think paying 21 euro per month (one month free if you sign up for 6 months) is a lot of money for Stochelo showing you all his licks and phrases slowly and written down?? You must be kidding right?[/quote]\
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Hopefully nobody is going to get defensive about what I'm about to say\, but it is really unfair to put the price of learning material against Stochelo's status as a player.  No one charges $500 for a textbook from a bookstore as a better value than paying for a college education\, do they?  People pay for what they learn\, not who they learn from\, and besides that\, the ones at the top of their professions are often terrible instructors\, although I see others are helping to bridge the gap in Stochelo's case here.  \
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Also\, is learning Gypsy Jazz nothing more than collecting licks and phrases?  If that is the case\, then one only needs the ability to transcribe to learn\, no need for any kind of 'Academy' at all. Somehow I doubt that.  In the YouTube video of Stochelo in his trailer (he seems quite young here) he goes through a  II V I progression in the key of F all the way up the neck so it seems like he must know SOMETHING in the way of theory.  Again\, it is an unfair comparison to pair what one needs to learn against all the modal nonsense involved in a comprehensive theory survey one doesn't use for Gypsy Jazz. What I think some people at these Academies don't get yet\, Robin Nolan being an exception\, is that  transcriptions\, even ones with detailed\, appropriate musicologist notation\, are not sufficient in themselves to be considered a course.  We want to know and be shown the where and the why a certain run is used so that from there we can make up OUR OWN licks and phrases\, as much as they may (or may not) depart from what is normally expected within this form. \
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 Otherwise one can go on forever collecting licks without anything but a good ear to tell what is right\, that is\, after learning 30 or 40 songs by heart.  And Django didn't start from nothing but a head full of licks when he tackled a new song either\, don't you think?  In fact\, he didn't (and couldn't) need charts at all to play just a hint of the standard progressions everybody was using at the time to jam along to just about anything you could throw at him\, correct?  I remember his only instruction was \"You start...!\"  So he must have been familiar with some kind of theory as well.\
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 I tried to suggest something along these lines to a different Academy and all I got was pretty much a form letter with a description of what they had to offer.  If I send off a video of something I've memorized and Stochelo or Fapy liked the way I played it would be thrilling\, but knowing what I'm doing (when it's my time to solo\, as Hemert would say) is a different story entirely.[/quote]",19254,"BBCode","2011-02-24 07:09:58"
19255,9,"The Holos have been going for $3500...but even Bob agrees that they are way underpriced and probably will go up. Anything that sells as fast as his guitars should probably be priced higher...\
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We could order you a Macias model Dell Arte....would probably cost around $3400.\
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'm",18981,"BBCode","2011-02-24 07:49:52"
19256,516,"Hey Andy\, thanks for writing!\
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Needless to say\, I agree with you 100%.  There must be some massive insecurity issues going on with these guys\, and yeah\, it transcends all genres - country\, rockabilly\, everywhere\, even blues!  \"Here's one that's used by everybody....\" Yes\, I know...it's enough to make you want to start your own cut-rate academy and sell 10 licks for a dollar! :lol:...me and Stoch trade licks all the time\, don't you know!!!  So anyway let me tell you what I'm doing\, since I sense we're both at the same juncture of being able to play but still looking for a runway we can take off on and start gliding.  \
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 I've got most of the books but found L'Espirit Manouche and Wrembel's 'Getting Into' way too academic. I use Gypsy Guitar the Secrets by Angelo Debarre and Samy Daussant\, both 1 and 2 just for something challenging to play.  There is an Easy section but it also has straight 'no punches pulled\, no excuses' Angelo solos for each song so you can hang with the big boys.  I don't know what I'm doing but I figure I will fairly soon.  It has some of my favorite playing by Angelo anywhere\, and the added benefit of making me realize my guitar sounds close enough to a Selmer that I don't have to spend the rest of my life trading up\, another game that goes on constantly.  \
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However these days my main man is Daniel Givone\, and I definitely recommend his La Guitare Manouche.  Mike Horowitz in a moment of candor told me on the phone that it is probably his best book instructionwise for authenticity\, and I agree.  In it he gives you arpeggio/scale runs IN GYPSY STYLE that get you up the neck.  Wrembel has something like this for 4 strings but these are much better and do all 6.  It is all in the key of G so you get one at positions of the 3rd\, 5th\, 7th\, 10th\, and a last around 12 to 15th fret to complete the CAGED arp cycle (or I should say GEDCA since it starts in G.)  They are in Major\, Minor\, Major 7th and Minor 7th\, which is what you need for GJ.  A few notes on the bottom strings\, then up an arp to the first string and some chromatic steps to get you the end\, [b]just like Django.[/b] They are different going back down and he also throws in some 6ths and 9ths here and there for flavor.  I'd be embarrassed to tell you how long I've spent memorizing these 20\, well\, 40 patterns but that's 90% of what I've been doing. (He also does diminished etc.\, but that's no big deal.)  Then he gives you a few tunes and shows you from what you just learned what he's doing every run with\, so at this point it is just gluing one to the next\, and as a professional friend of mine who also teaches Jazz piano says\, that's all Jazz is - plug and play.  If you listen to Givone he's got a very smooth flowing style\, cruising above the changes very beautifully...just like Django.\
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So that's where I'm at right now.  There aren't very many songs in La Guitare Manouche\, and soon I'll be hungry for more examples like this\, so right now I have on its way over Givone's 25 pieces book which I expect would continue this method.   Also I have the 2 Gonzalo Bergara books coming which also take the same approach since he is largely self taught (I believe)\, although I sense he also expands into the most common progressions - there aren't that many you may have observed\, just a handful - and does some examples of the pasting and gluing for you in his etude exercises.  I noticed that Mike Bauer (whom I exchange posts from time to time) has already made the Givone - Bergara book connection. I'll give you a report on them once I look them over.\
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So that's my deal.  The Givone book is in French\, but he doesn't say anything much other the typical 'memorize this' stuff.  Let's plan to keep in touch so we can continue to compare notes\, pun intended! Post me anytime.  \
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Regards\,\
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Elliot",19254,"BBCode","2011-02-24 11:04:47"
19257,2959,"Wonderful email. \
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Alas you are a little farther than me. I'm working on memorizing the grilles for all of 6 tunes currently. Being able to solo is at it's infantcy as I am working on my arpeggios and how to locate them based on the position of the chord. And need I mention getting comfortable with rest strokes and the new picking hand position.  :shock:  I feel I may have purchased not the ideal books here - I like parts of the Wrembel book but he doesn't piece together the academic to a real world approach. His book would have you playing arpeggio etudes. Which is great\, but I've found myself leaning toward the jorgenson DVD which is so much about\, here is the arpeggio of this chord. Here are some added notes\, now this is what you can do with it. It more about feeling and phrasing of the notes - fusing the notes in that one little position into endless possibilities. Wrembel has me all over the neck and jumping around. I can see coming back to this book in the future once I have a better 'feeling' for how to string notes together and sound more gypsy - not a strange blend of rockabilly meets blues but in a Gm6 arpeggio. Ha!  :lol: \
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The Nolan books are cool - I use the songbook for playalongs for rhythm and learning chords/strumming patterns. I haven't used the licks 1 and 2 much yet as I want to have a foundation to be able to recognize where his licks originated what's behind the curtain. \
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It's a struggle sometimes being I have so much interest in the rhythm side of things I find myself just endlessly pomping or bossa-ing  :D  my way along for hours. Doesn't quite sound ideal on what I am playing on though.\
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which segues into...\
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I see you hit on yet another topic\, the instrument. I am Gypsy Jazz Boxless currently and playing on a flattop acoustic - dare I say that in public around here!  :D I'm probably going to be bringing this flat top to Django in June too so I can play the guitars of others and find out what I like.\
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I played the trading up game for years and would ideally like to just dive into something quality (which means expensive - my god expensive  :shock: ) but part of me holds back and thinks I could just pick something up for $400 now and be okay. However\, looking at all of Michael's 'add-ons' the price quickly goes up! Setup\, bridge\, case...\
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Are you going to Django in June?\
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Andy",19254,"BBCode","2011-02-24 11:57:55"
19258,516,"Hi Andy\
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Unfortunately I can't go to Django in June\, I've been pretty sick for most of the last 2 years from chemotherapy and am just now reviving myself - I beat Hep C!  But now my finances are fairly wasted at this point\, so not this year.\
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Rockabilly Gypsy Jazz!  Sounds excellent!  I remember being into the Cramps before I knew what Rockabilly was\, and later me and my friends went through a massive Robert Gordan phase.  I still crack up to 'My Girl is Red Hot.'\
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As far as boxes are concerned\, I can only tell you to not buy a Dell Arte\, most of them are flat tops to begin with.  Also\, I'd say don't skimp on getting a setup done after you figure out what string height (what they used to call the action) you're most comfortable with.  You'll play much better and your guitar will sound twice as good with a well cut bridge\, no shite.  I'm focused on lead as you can tell so I have the lowest setup\, like 2.5mm at the 12th fret and I can play things I couldn't before I got it reset (plus I make my own picks out of coconut). They say rhythm guys like it higher\, even for rhythm I can't imagine how it is any easier that way\, but maybe you'll find out at Django in June.  (Believe it or not some of the younger rhythm Gypsy guys are liking Ovations in a pinch\, which makes some sense when you consider they're all about frontal projection)  Also\, don't even bother with anything other than Argentines for strings\, everything else is stiffer\, the original is still the greatest.  I wasted plenty of $ just to find that out!    \
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Elliot",19254,"BBCode","2011-02-24 12:55:10"
19259,9,"sorry\, I deleted the earlier messages. You want 1.8mm\, correct?",19150,"BBCode","2011-02-24 16:20:39"
19260,2719,"Yeah\, a package of 4 white lefty 1.8mm BigCity picks.\
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Thanks.",19148,"BBCode","2011-02-24 18:49:28"
19261,1275,"hey wildfire - this could be a great one for you.  A little glue and a few pleats and you got a great guitar.\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160551260532&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... SS:US:1123[/url]\
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good luck\
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Dean\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45329#p45329]Subject: Looking for a used GJ guitar for about $160 (in the US)[/url]\
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[quote=\"wildfire\"]I am getting my tax return back in a few weeks and\, unfortunately\, I won't have much left over with all the stuff I need to pay for. I'll have roughly $160 or so. \
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I'm not particular\, I know for that price I won't get a pristine guitar. I don't care if it's beat up\, nicked\, scratched\, bumped\, bruised\, worn\, etc just as long as it's playable. Aria\, SX\, Richwood\, any cheap\, chinese guitar will do\, I'm not picky. I can do minor guitar work like raising bridges and the like.\
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If anyone has one they are willing to part with\, please message me. Thanks![/quote]",19261,"BBCode","2011-02-25 08:17:49"
19262,3208,"Hey thanks! I don't know if that's gonna go cheap though\, either way\, I don't have the money any more. I gave up on trying to find one a while ago. :P But thanks anyway!",19262,"BBCode","2011-02-25 09:16:20"
19263,1981,"hi again\,\,\,just a couple of questions\,\,shipping to you how do i send it and where to? \,\,the guitar needs new frets\,\,should i get it done here or do you prefer to do it yourself\,\,otherwise its in perfect order\,\,and if i buy a guitar from you can we make a deal so it says its a swop\,\,so i dont have to pay tax \,\,the taxes in denmark is a killer",18982,"BBCode","2011-02-26 00:33:25"
19264,3152,"Ok ! Sorry for answering late\, I did not see your message.\
I'll be free the saturday on the afternoon\, if it's ok for you\, won't you visit Paris? The Sunday morning will be difficult for me because it will be the day after my wife's birthday ! :-D\
So\, tell me what you want to do\, if you prefer visiting Paris I will totally agree !\
And if you prefer seeing Serge or Samy\, no problem :-D\
 \
Aurélien.",19230,"BBCode","2011-02-26 01:22:07"
19265,2790,"Hey Newcastle\,\
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I saw your post regarding Fapy and I was wondering if you could hook me up with Fleur de lavande as well.\
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Have a good day\,\
Sam",19265,"BBCode","2011-02-26 01:29:21"
19266,9,"You can have the frets worked on there or send it to me. If we do the work I'll have to charge you whatever my tech asks for to do the work.\
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Ship the guitar to:\
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7310 19th Ave NW\
Seattle\, WA 98117\
USA\
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Use the regular Danish post office...ship via EMS express  mail. Also\, declare  the guitar with a low value\, say $300 to avoid taxes. Any taxes I have to pay will have to be reimbursed by you\, OK? If you follow these instructions I most likely will pay nothing or very little.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",18981,"BBCode","2011-02-26 08:19:14"
19267,346,"Hey Sfishman59\,\
Sure\, send me an address to send it to and consider yourself hooked-up.\
But don't tell Fapy\,...he'll kick my ass.\
Did you also want Oe Djoevia?",19265,"BBCode","2011-02-26 10:35:02"
19268,1981,"ok ill send to my teck and have it leveled so the new buyer can play it for a while and then refret themselves\,\,ill get back to you ehen the work on it is finished\,\,thanks regards\,Thomas",18982,"BBCode","2011-02-26 10:43:57"
19269,2790,"Sure that would be awesome!\
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My address is:\
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Sam Fishman\
129 W. 12th Baker Hall West\
Columbus\, OH\, 43210\
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If the albums were able for purchase from Fapy i've bought em by now\, i'm all for supporting the artist.  Just can't find these damn things anywhere.  Trying to find \"Swing Guitars\" and \"Aurore\" now.\
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Thank you so much\, this is very kind of you.\
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Sam",19265,"BBCode","2011-02-26 10:44:30"
19270,2790,"Or if you'd rather e-mail it:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sfishman59@yahoo.com\">sfishman59@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> will work just fine.",19265,"BBCode","2011-02-26 10:44:54"
19271,346,"Cool\, I'll put them in the mail (I would just email them to you\,..much easier\, but I live on a mountain (no\, really) and my internet connection is a bit sketchy).\
Let me know when you receive them.\
Best\,\
Rick\
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p.s; I was just kidding about Fapy kicking my ass\,...I'm pretty sure I could take him. haha",19265,"BBCode","2011-02-26 10:51:59"
19272,2790,"Lol alright I will.\
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Thanks again Rick.\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-02-26 11:08:46"
19273,3182,"Hello Scot\,\
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Do you remember conversing with me many years ago\, when I posted as\
\"jovation\" on Yahoo Gypsy Jazz Group?\
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You had sent me a copy of your CD many years ago\, as well as turning me\
on Matelo Ferret and Tziganskaïa.   We also agreed that the Beach Boys\
music is an American treasure! ;0) \
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I now live in Austin\, TX.  When not working\, I am playing out a good deal\, \
formed a gypsy jazz pop group\, and have really focused my playing on\
strictly Gypsy Jazz in the past 18 months.\
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Drop me a line some time at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
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Drop me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",19273,"BBCode","2011-02-26 11:47:35"
19274,1204,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45726#p45726]Subject: Schertler Basic Set + Power Adapter + Pre AIII[/url]\
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[quote=\"B25Gib\"]SOLD - To me!\
           I'll take the Schertler Basik Set + Adapter for $80 plus shipping!  I'm in Bremerton and have a good rep since being in the GJ community for eight years and ordering product from Michael H.  Let me know how to complete the deal!\
           Jam On!\
           Rocky[/quote]\
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Hi!\
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Thanks a lot for your interest.  $10 should be a reasonable price for delivery from Sammamish to Bremerton. If you agree\, please send $90 trough Paypal to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vbakh@hotmail.com\">vbakh@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> and give me your address. I'll send the pickup and power adapter to you on Monday.\
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Thanks a lot!\
Vladimir",19274,"BBCode","2011-02-26 22:52:01"
19275,3182,"What part of Texas?\
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Re: difficulty of the prelude piece\, keep in mind it is solo piece\, played\
in free time.   Take it as slowly as you can at first\, and over time\, like\
anything\, you'll get the hang of it.  Good luck.",19275,"BBCode","2011-02-27 08:32:50"
19276,3229,"Kinky lives in Kerrville.  He is a real character - I love his books!  He wrote some good songs as well.  Back when he was running for governor\, his publicist asked me to endorse him - I was working in journalism at the time.  I didn't know him enough o do that.  However\, he seems to be a pretty good guy.  Several of the TX progressive country songwriters live in Kerrville.  I'll probably move there  one day as well!\
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Thanks for the tune ad the advice.\
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Judson",19276,"BBCode","2011-02-27 09:22:51"
19277,302,"Vladimir  -\
                   I will need to complete this PAYPAL payment on monday thru my local library computer system (closed on sunday) as I get dumped off PAYPAL using my \"cheap\" but SLOW phone modem connection to internet at home.\
                   Does this BASIK and Power Adapter come in the bag/case?\
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                   Thanks\,\
                   Rocky\
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                   Rockne Dick\
                   1511 Rocky Point Road NW\
                   Bremerton  WA  98312",19274,"BBCode","2011-02-27 09:54:57"
19278,1204,"That's fine\, nothing urgent. Basik and all its accessories except that extra power adapter are in the small cardboard box\, as shown on the picture there [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Schertler-Basik-Set[/url]\
Here is another one:\
[img]http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa410/vbakhmet/Schertler/IMG_0825.jpg[/img]\
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Power adapter is just a small rectangular plastic box: \
[img]http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa410/vbakhmet/Schertler/IMG_0826.jpg[/img]\
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I bouth it from Mike separately (as an extra add-on)\, so it doesn't come in any box.\
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What kind of guitar and amp do you use? Are you interested in taking the PreAIII too? It matches the Basik very well.\
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Thanks\, \
Vladimir",19274,"BBCode","2011-02-27 10:14:02"
19279,3229,"Thanks man\,\
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I've been down in GA for a while and was unaware that all of this good stuff was happening!\
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Judson\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45734#p45734]Subject: Are bluegrass and gypsy jazz compatible?[/url]\
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[quote=\"scot\"]That issue of Flatpicking magazine has Joe Carr's excellent transcription of  Django's solo version of \"Tea for Two\" - at least two choruses of it\, and is worth having just for that.  Volume 7#6 has Raul Reynoso's great tune \"Matelot\" transcribed\, a terrific tune and a real challenge to play.  Both are available from Flatpicking as back issues for a mere $4 each. \
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Raul Reynoso is equally talented at gypsy jazz and bluegrass/flatpicking\, proof that it can be done at the highest level.\
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Judson\, PM me and I will point you in the direction of some excellent players around Boone and Asheville.[/quote]",19279,"BBCode","2011-02-27 11:07:29"
19280,2768,"Hi! You don´t have to apologise\, you have done much more than needed.\
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I ended up not going to the netherlands\, because it would be a big spend without certainty of meeting Fapy\, but i´ve been travelling and only arrived today. just to let you know why i didn´t reply before.\
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thanks anyway\, you´ve been very kind.\
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cheers\,\
Miguel.",19235,"BBCode","2011-02-27 14:32:23"
19281,151,"Judson\
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An excellent guitarist in Boone is Andy Page. I've played with Andy off and on for over 10 years\, he's top-notch in many styles\, especially jazz styles. He teaches but I don't exactly know how or where.  One Leg Up in Asheville has two fine guitarists\, John Stineman and Jim Tanner.  I'm pretty sure that Jim teaches in one of the music stores there\, he's a terrific soloist.  I don't teach but you're welcome to come down here and I will show what I know.  I've been at this for a long time and can show you quite a lot in a couple of hours.  If you want to contact any of those guys\, you can easily find them on the 'net.  Andy has a facebook page and One Leg Up has a website.\
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[url=http://www.onelegupjazz.com/]http://www.onelegupjazz.com/[/url]\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/andypagemusic]http://www.myspace.com/andypagemusic[/url]\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com/]http://www.musetteguitars.com/[/url]\
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I don't know those guys in Viper's Dream.\
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Re bluegrass and gypsy jazz.  I started out playing bluegrass in the early 70s but quickly moved over to the old-timey world - I'm kind of the old hippie/biker type and the old-timey world was a much better fit for me then\, it was a scruffy place full of weird and clever people.  I liked the concept of the fiddler's convention a lot more than I liked the bluegrass festival.  I wanted to play\, not pay to watch other people play.  I also played novelty music\, played in a polka band\, and play or played other styles like blues/ragtime fingerstyle\, irish music etc.  \
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I always liked Tony Rice\, Norman Blake\, Clarence White\, etc\, but those guys are bluegrass players\, and what they play is (at least to my ears) always bluegrass.  Even when they - and others like them - play sophisticated compositions with jazz harmonies or push the limits of their music in other ways (which I am 100% in favor of)\, the foundation of the music is always bluegrass\, and there is no getting away from that - they always are thinking like bluegrass players.  That's not a slur of any kind - things simply are what they are. I accept this and don't expect them to play the way I expect Stochelo Rosenberg to play.  If you have a reasonable amount of knowledge about the kind of music you are playing\, it's easy to compartmentalize the way you play.  Consider bluegrass and old-timey music - they are similar in structure but way you play guitar is very different in each kind of music\, but it's easy to shift back and forth if you know how to play these styles properly.  It's the same no matter what kind of music you play .  Gypsy jazz is like any other kind of music\, it's a style that has it's own cliches and motifs\, all of which can be learned.  And one thing is for certain - the core audiences and musicians for each type of music are positively NOT interested in other kinds of music corrupting their music.  It's as true in gypsy jazz as it is in bluegrass - maybe more.  So I am just warning you\, don't expect much interest or acceptance of the bluegrass approach on this forum.  This style of music has had an unusual evolution in the USA\, more like the folk process than anything like jazz.  Very narrow-minded\, largely because there are many newcomers at any given time\, and beginners in any endeavor are always the most dogmatic. \
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If you ever want to come down here to play some music\, my wife and son are pretty tolerant and I have flexible hours and nice gypsy guitars to play.  I've been playing gypsy jazz since 1993\, I'm no virtuoso but I can certainly help you get a solid start\, especially on the rhythm part which is really important.  I also have a lot of books which you can look at to see which ones you like.\
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Best of luck with all this...\
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Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",19281,"BBCode","2011-02-28 09:39:18"
19282,302,"Vladimir  -\
                  I have an 2004 Dell 'Arte Hommage (Favino type) and a 2008 Bob Holo Busato style.  Both are \"small hole\" and have much different sound from each other.  I play thru a Schertler UNICO and it has lots of option for tone so I don't have a need for a preamp.\
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                  I sent the $90 via PAYPAL today.\
                  Cheers\,\
                  Rocky",19274,"BBCode","2011-02-28 14:10:11"
19283,1204,"Cool\, I understood. \
I've god a payment notificatin from Paypal. I'll ship the preamp tomorrow in the morning. \
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Thanks a lot\,\
Vladimir",19274,"BBCode","2011-02-28 14:39:54"
19285,3229,"Thanks for the reply\, invite and info.   My deal is basically that while I love Gypsy swing\, I see it more on an influence than as something I want to play exclusively.  I dig Django\, Oscar Aleman and\, especially\, Eddie Lang\, along with several other early jazz guys. especially Johnny Smith - love those chord melodies.  I'm a country boy at heart though.  I grew up in Boone and learned to play guitar following Doc Watson around.  I did the flatpicking thing and studied piedmont blues.  However\, Doc really got me into other genres - got me listening to Gershwin\, Bob Wills\, Merle Travis\, etc.  I don't play much bluegrass anymore.\, though when I do it is all old Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin songs.  I've also played a lot of old time and still really dig Charlie Poole\, Gid Tanner\, Uncle Dave Macon\, Carter Family and especially Jimmie Rogers and Emmett Miller (whose guitar player was Eddie Lang!).  Western swing is really my genre - combining jazz\, country\, blues\, old time\, polka\, etc.  Ideally\, I'd like to be able to play a few dozen tunes by the great jazz guitarists and understand why they played what they did\, as I study jazz ... add those techniques to my bag of tricks and one day truly play what is in my head\, whether I'm playing blues jazz\, big band\, gypsy\, country\, bluegrass\, old time\, western swing\, boogie\, rockabilly\, etc.  I'm really digging Gary Potter these days!\
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One question on gypsy rhythm- is the strumming all 4 to the bar?  I usually emphasize the 1 and 3 beats (chord\, chunk\, chord\, chunk) with a swing rhythm - 4 equal beats feels awkward.  As advised in the Eddie Lang books\, I know every chord in every position (theoretically at least)\, but this issue of rhythm is nagging at me.\
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Judson",19279,"BBCode","2011-02-28 20:30:39"
19293,2959,"Coming from you this says a lot. What other books did you have? Gonzalo's books are that good? \
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I wish I could get a look inside them like amazon let's you do.\
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Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45805#p45805]Subject: Gonzalo \"How I Learned\" support group...?[/url]\
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[quote=\"klaatu\"][quote=\"adrian\"]\
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I've learned more from the Gonzalo books than from any other gypsy jazz book\, save \"Gypsy Picking.\" $30 is well worth it\, and the content is pure gold.\
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Adrian[/quote]\
Same here. The value is in the content and method and not the packaging. After working with Gonzalo's first book for a while\, I put all my other instructional books (and there were a lot of them) on eBay\, except for the Michael Horowitz books. The only other instructional materials I use now are the Denis Chang videos\, both his and the ones he did with Wawau and Stochelo.[/quote]",19293,"BBCode","2011-03-01 13:43:21"
19294,620,"Hi Andy\,\
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I had Stephane Wrembel's (a pretty good one)\, Andreas Oberg's \"Gypsy Fire\,\" L'esprit Manouche\, an Angelo Debarre book\, the John Jorgenson books and DVDs\, plus a bunch of jazz guitar books. All gone now.\
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What Gonzalo does is give you a full 32 bar solo for a number of songs\, all in eighth notes\, plus a bar-by-bar analysis of the solo which gives you some insight into the phrases and how to use them in other contexts. The solos consist of a series of arpeggios which he links together into a coherent whole\, as opposed to teaching a bunch of licks that you have to make into something.\
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The idea is you play them at whatever speed you can manage\, as slow as necessary\, until you learn the whole thing\, then read the analysis. You don't learn the solo to use it note for note so much as it's a means of making you more solid on arpeggios and how to link them together. I used to struggle with arpeggios\, and I found these exercises made a world of difference.\
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What I'll do it scan in part of a solo and its description and send it to you\, so you can see for yourself what the approach is. I don't believe in taking money away from artists\, especially ones I've met\, so I'm not copying the book or any of the whole solos for anyone\, but this will give you a good peek so you can decide for yourself.\
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Ciao\,\
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Ben",19294,"BBCode","2011-03-01 14:04:55"
19295,2959,"Ben - thank you! That is exactly what I need. Please let me know what book the scan is from.\
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Much appreciated\,\
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19296,620,"Scans are on the way by e-mail. They're from Book 1.",19294,"BBCode","2011-03-01 15:06:20"
19298,151,"Judson\
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If what you are most interested in is learning some GJ to integrate it into your other playing\, that shouldn't be too hard.  I do that myself -but only at home!.  GJ uses many unique chord shapes and has it's own way of harmonizing. Same with rhythm\,  some of the players in Germany use a \"whack whack\" four-to-the -bar rhythm\, kind of like Andy Summers/Police but that's not so common.  Most players use a \"boom-chick\" but there are also many subtleties to this.  I could show you my approach\, but the simplest and easiest solution for what you want to know is to buy the Djangobooks Gypsy Rhythm book.  It isn't cheap at $65 but it's very comprehensive on both rhythm and chords.  In fact I would say it's a pretty good bargain considering the amount of information you get.  It's a huge book with three or four CDs and a mountain of chords and everything else.  $65 wouldn't buy you a month of lessons with a teacher.\
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The best rhythm player around\, and by a long shot\, is Nous'che Rosenberg.  I have a disc from Hyperhip by Denis Chang (he learned from Nous'che) which is also pretty good.  Also not cheap @ $60 but sometimes you can find these used.  Denis is an excellent player and a good teacher.\
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Doc Watson was also my earliest inspiration\, though I was in the USMC overseas when I first heard Doc on the \"Circle\" LP with the NGDB.  Still one of the best recordings of traditional country music ever IMO.  It was actually the McEuan/Scruggs version of Soldier's Joy on that disc that inspired me to take up clawhammer banjo.  Then I got the Doc/Merle Vanguard 2-disc live album.  Doc's the best - he's got the best technique and more style and class than all the modern guys put together.\
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Anyway\, I have those books and a ton of other stuff\, if you want to come down here and take a look\, come on. \
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Best\
Scot",19281,"BBCode","2011-03-02 07:21:35"
19300,3229,"Cool\,\
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The boom chunk rhythm is much more comfortable to me.  I've gotten an offer to play in a big band - in order to pass the formal audition with the whole jazz orchestra\, I'm having to learn the Freddie Green style of bass triads and 4 even beats to the bar.  It sounds great in that setting\, but is giving me fits!  I've spent over 15 years playing one way an it is really difficult to break the habit.\
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I am planning on getting the Gypsy Rhythm book\, but I'm overwhelmed right now - I'm working through several other books.  Thanks also for the invite.  My work schedule is too busy right now to to be able to get away for an afternoon\, but perhaps in the future.  By the way\, have you noticed the crime rate in Charlotte over the past few years?  Many\, if I were you\, I'd move out to Stanly County - it is prettier\, friendlier\, cheaper and safer!  Have you checked out the Uwharrie Mountains\, Badin Lake and Lake TIllery?  Most folks from the Charlotte area come up to my area of the Blue Ridge to unwind\, never knowing the treasure they have in their backyard.  There is a little community called Eldorado\, near Denton that is a true piece of paradise; I also love the Denton Farmpark and there are some great places to eat down in Mt Gilead; specifically\, The Ford Place and Lefler's Barbecue (just out of town) - it is a true\, old fashioned\, wood burning barbecue joint\, where Elvis used to frequent.  Troy is also very pretty\, but it has been decimated by the loss of cotton and furniture jobs - not much going on there\, but I hear there are plans to turn the old grand hotel into a restaurant\, gallery and music venue.  You can also get a great burger at an old drive in called the Better Burger.\
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Judson",19279,"BBCode","2011-03-02 09:15:52"
19301,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45689#p45689]Subject: Eddie Lang[/url]\
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[quote=\"judson\"]I am seeking Eddie Lang transcriptions (see my longer post int he Welcome forum).  Any help would be appreciated.\
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Thank you[/quote]\
Hi\,\
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I have music sheets of \"April Kisses\"\, \"Feelin' my way\"\, \"Handful of Riffs\"\, \"Pickin' my Way\"\, \"Rainbow's End\"\, \"Stringin' the Blues\" and \"Sunshine\"\
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Contact me offline (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:francois.ravez@wanadoo.fr\">francois.ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->) if you are interested.\
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Best regards\
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François RAVEZ",19301,"BBCode","2011-03-02 09:36:20"
19302,1675,"Hey Chris\, sorry for the super late response. I don't actually come to DC hardly ever. Could you maybe just tell me a bit more about the amp please? Is the wear on the handles cosmetic or are they near to slipping out? Whatever you can think of. I am really interested and not just wasting your time. Thanks\, hope to hear from you soon.\
-Matthew",19232,"BBCode","2011-03-02 14:34:30"
19303,3214,"Hi there\, the handle wear is purely cosmetic\, they work great\, nowhere near breakage. Its in really good shape.\
The adjustable tweeter is a really nice feature if you like blending some tweeter in to your sound. I used it with nylon string guitar all the time\, and it also sounded amazing with my taylor electric which I sold to a friend.\
I really can't justify having an amp that powerful...heck one of those little line 6 battery powered amps suit 80% of my playing situations.\
But I had to hear what it was like playing through this. This really is the no compromise amp. Its a bit bigger than I would want\, but sound-wise theres absolutely no compromise\, rich\, clear\, even frequency response\, plug and play.\
My other amps are definitely a compromise\, but are much smaller and easier to take on bus\, for instance. Its really not that big\, but I'm really tired of carrying gear to non-paying events. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm probably putting it on ebay soon. Thanks! \
Chris",19232,"BBCode","2011-03-02 15:05:06"
19304,3229,"I'm having trouble with the file format.  Can you convert it to .pdf or a word doc?\
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Thanks\,\
Judson\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45777#p45777]Subject: Eddie Lang[/url]\
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[quote=\"pinkgary\"]Here's a powertab of Guitar Blues by Lonnie Johnson that features Eddie Lang. This is a good 'un to have a stab at... I LOVE this track\, Lonnie & Eddie are on great form. The whole session is good\, mind you.[/quote]",19304,"BBCode","2011-03-02 20:19:39"
19305,606,"Salut François\,\
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J'ai bien reçu les partitions ... quelle joie d'apprendre Rue de la Chine!  Et merci pour les Double Scotch (c'est ma période préférée de Django!)\, mais en fait je cherche le morceau par M. Azzola\, sur la disque de l'autre grand Marcel:\
[url=http://www.deezer.com/fr/#music/marcel-loeffler/source-manouche-99571]http://www.deezer.com/fr/#music/marcel- ... uche-99571[/url]\
Au moins ça sera une bonne exercice de le déchiffrer ...  :? \
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Et merci pour ton offre ... en fait\, je cherche depuis longtemps quelques valses 'moderne'.  Si tu as au moins qu'une de ces jolies valses\, cela me rendrai très content!   :D \
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Capricieusette (Maurice Larcange)\
Délicatesse (Marcel Azzola)\
Douce réflexion (M. Azzola)\
Le tournis (Armand Lassagne)\
Dans ma verdine (A. Lassagne)\
Troublante caresse (Tony Fallone)\
Amazone (Jean Corti)\
Roger le venitien (Francois Parisi)\
Modulante (Joe Rossi)\
Poker d'as (J. Rossi)\
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Merci encore!\
a+\
Brandon",19253,"BBCode","2011-03-03 01:56:38"
19306,1531,"Hi Judson\,\
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Are you a mac user?  'Cos if not\, i highly recommend downloading the program powertab\, which is what you need to view the file. It will also play the file\, allow you to edit it\, print it\, speed it up\, slow it down\, make the font bigger or smaller\, and lots besides. It's a cracking piece of software that's FREE....\
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But....\
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It doesn't work on macs... So if you are a mac user\, i'll try and convert it to a pdf for you...\
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Cheers\,\
Gary",19304,"BBCode","2011-03-03 04:56:42"
19308,3229,"Thanks\,\
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I have access to both so I'll try it Windows and let you know.",19304,"BBCode","2011-03-03 06:37:56"
19310,1872,"thanks for your response yesterday. i meant to ask as to how you stripped the neck as well. same orbital sander? i'd like very much to see pics of your newest finish application on your gitane.\
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thanks\,\
ron",19310,"BBCode","2011-03-03 08:34:49"
19311,858,"No problem\, I'll take more pictures tonight and post them tomorrow.  Yes\, I used the orbital sander on the neck as well.  You'll just want to make sure you go really slow around the curves...then use hand sandpaper to finish the nooks and crannies\, as well as smoothing out the shape.  I'm sure you'll do a fine job\, and I'd love to see your progress as well if you get the time to take pictures.\
\
Believe me\, this will substantially increase the volume and tone of your guitar like you wouldn't believe...after you refinish with really thin coats it's going to be like you have a new guitar.  Trust me\, you'll be really surprised what these Gitane's sound like after all the crappy poly is taken off  :D \
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Shawn",19311,"BBCode","2011-03-03 10:55:24"
19312,2959,"Adrian\, where are they for say? I have La Prise (the most recent) but can't find any other anywhere.\
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Appreciate it\,\
Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45866#p45866]Subject: gypsy jazz guitarists who write new tunes[/url]\
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[quote=\"adrian\"][quote=\"emiliozinho\"]I would like to purchase a cd with  new work only.[/quote]\
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Get \"Les Doigts De L'Homme\" and \"Les Doigts Dans La Prise\" by Les Doigts De L'Homme and call it a day.\
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Adrian[/quote]",19312,"BBCode","2011-03-03 12:32:47"
19313,426,"Hey Andy\,\
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I got mine from Amazon a while back -- not sure whether they're still available there. Maybe also try their official Web site? Good luck!\
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Adrian",19313,"BBCode","2011-03-03 12:44:28"
19314,203,"Hi Brandon\,\
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The bad news are I don't have any of these music sheets\, I will check carefully\, but there is little or no hope.\
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The good news are : Editions Universelles are still selling : \"Capricieusette\"\, \"Délicatesse\"\, \"Le Tournis\"\, \"Dans ma verdine\" for less than $ 4 each.\
They even provide a scan (attached) of the first page for \"Capricieusette\" and \"Délicatesse\" just click on the big eye and you can save the image.\
If you have some trouble ordering or if they don't ship abroad\, let me know.\
\"Amazone\" can be downloaded from the SwingJo site (I am no longer a user\, because when you don't post they automatically unsuscribe you).\
For the other tunes it will be difficult.\
Best\
François RAVEZ",19314,"BBCode","2011-03-03 12:59:15"
19315,1872,"where did you get the \"ferrules\" for your GJ guitar? were they brass or silver? i'd like to find a source for a set of brass ferrules for my Gitane D-500. any help would be appreciated.\
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thanks\,\
ron",19315,"BBCode","2011-03-03 15:02:12"
19316,2763,"i used Fender Telecaster ferrules that i had...\
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Poifect fit!! :D \
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They were silver.\
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[url=http://www.stewmac.com]www.stewmac.com[/url]\
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Take care!",19315,"BBCode","2011-03-03 15:37:29"
19317,925,"Hi Joe\,\
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I was considering buying this book but only had interest in Dudley's tunes.  Do you know where I can find just those songs?\
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-Matt\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=33658#p33658]Subject: Dudley Hill's Music[/url]\
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[quote=\"JoeJazz2000\"]Greg\,\
I've had the Playalong book for a couple of months and am just now getting to it. I am a fan of the group\, and I am especially drawn to Dudley's playing. I am a 40+ year player but new to gyspy styles. Dudley's contribution to the sound\, in my opinion\, bridge the range of styles from gypsy to swing and beyond\, and makes your music more broadly accessible than solely to the gypsy-fanatic community.\
\
When I saw that two of his tunes were in the book\, I was drawn to them. I'm working on New Metropolitan Swing now\, but I'd love to see more of his wonderful music in print.  [i][b]I hope that Volume Two can include more of it. [/b][/i]\
The book itself is very satisfying. I'm advancing through the tunes with your leadsheet format much more quickly than struggling with written solos. It's an excellent intro to the genre for an intermediate player.\
Thanks for the book and the music.\
Joe[/quote]",19317,"BBCode","2011-03-03 16:34:55"
19318,230,"Hi Stu...glad you like Mayo as much as I do\, I've always appreciated his incredible beefy right hand technique\, similar I think to Feigle Prisor\, who I saw at IGGF 2008...macho men! I will be in the UK visiting my folks this Summer and plan to visit IGGF again this year. If you;ll be there would be nice to say hello? Would also be great to see your trio...your Danse Norwegian clip with Colin remains one of my favourtie solos...very restrained\, but creative.\
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cheers\, \
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Phil ...you can email me at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->",19318,"BBCode","2011-03-03 18:12:58"
19319,203,"Salut Brandon\,\
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I finally found \"Délicatesse\" (the full 2-page-version) that I enclose.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",19319,"BBCode","2011-03-04 01:04:55"
19320,606,"Salut François\,\
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Wow\, thanks for all of your help!  I did not know about éditions Universelles before\, this looks like a good resource.  It should not be hard for me to order\, I live in France (but I'm American).\
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You seem to have a lot of accordion partitions\, do you play accordion or guitar?  And what region of France do you live in?  I am near Manosque\, in Provence.  I ask just because I am having some difficulty finding musicians to play with.\
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cheers\
Brandon",19319,"BBCode","2011-03-04 01:40:47"
19321,248,"Hi Michael\,\
I just sent you a copy of our new cd- take a listen and let me know what you think. I'd love to have it listed on the site after we release it in may.\
Thanks\,\
Ben Wood",19321,"BBCode","2011-03-04 04:50:41"
19322,2098,"Hi Matt\,\
I'd love to find more transcriptions of Dudley's music\, but this single book is the only source I'm aware of. As you can see from my post to Greg Ruby\, I asked for more Dudley tunes. He didn't answer\, and if I remember correctly\, his prior post was a long time before mine. It's possible he didn't see the message at all. I don't know where volume two stands\, but I hope if and when it comes out it has more of Dudley's tunes.\
Joe",19317,"BBCode","2011-03-04 05:52:32"
19323,2959,"Loving this thread.  :lol:  When you are done with the Gonzalo book I'll give you $20 for it.  :wink: \
We could play trade - I a few Robin Nolan books. \
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Love the last post so far with the \"3 levels of sensory\" BS - dude didn't even read the thread.\
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Hope you are doing well\,\
Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45837#p45837]Subject: Gonzalo \"How I Learned\" support group...?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Elliot\"]Klaatu\, I like you but I don't know what you mean.  To me it all seems a bit confusing\, and basically adds up to one guy's sojourn. As such it is very interesting\, but is he saying that one approaches it all on a song-by-song basis? Between what he comments on\, which can be divided into straight applied book theory\, standard GJ licks applied to the changes and the ones that are specific to the particular song\, I can't tell why a particular phrase should be any one of these and not another one (or two). \
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Also\, how much of the thinking he encourages and presents in the form of notes should I be doing ahead of time?  Or can I just go by applying the correct scales and arps and do the rest by what my ear tells me at the time I'm playing?  I really can't figure this out from the material.  \
\
So basically I feel like I'm overhearing somebody else's lesson when I read this stuff..\
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(Btw\, if you want solos to work out on\, you have to try the Angelo's Gypsy Guitar the Secrets.  It will grow hair on your chest. give you cloven hooves and put pointed horns on your head\, they're that diabolical\, lol.)[/quote]",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-04 06:29:00"
19324,2959,"Appreciate it - I'm hoping they bring merch to sell at Django In June!\
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Andy",19312,"BBCode","2011-03-04 06:31:10"
19326,151,"Hi Judson\
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Playing a Freddie Green type of rhythm - that's a tricky style.  For me the RH part was never so hard because rhythm is what I have always done.  I'm not a very good soloist\, but I am a strong rhythm player.  Freddie Green's genius was in his ability to always have the perfect chord and voicing\, and his voice leading was perfect.  A Steve Cropper kind of guy - never played too much.\
\
Django also used a lot of three note chords and I know this style quite well\, I could show you how he did it pretty easily. \
\
I live in Charlotte only because it's where my job is - I'm a mechanic for USAirways and my job is here.  I lived in Greensboro before this and in Mt Airy before that.  Charlotte sucks\, the worst place I ever lived\, no doubt about it.  We are stuck here for a variety of reasons - all too boring to go into here.\
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You've done an excellent job on your music history\, something that I also always was very interested in.  Emmitt Miller was always a mystery man to me and I never knew anything about Lang etc playing with him.. Fascinating stuff and great work on your part digging it up and putting it together.\
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I spent a summer with the Hammons family back in the early 80s\, and hung out with with Tommy Jarrell and Kyle Creed when I lived in Mt Airy.  I also spent a lot of time with bluesmen Turner Foddrell in Danville\, Thomas Burt in Durham and Guitar Slim in Greensboro.  Over the last 17 years I have met many old GJ guitarists in France\, my wife son and I made many trips to France for that purpose.  We're going to there next month for a memorial for my old friend and mentor Francis Moerman who passed away last June.  Hanging out with old musicians is one of the most rewarding things I know about.  \
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If you want to come down play some music sometime\, come on.  And if you have any questions or are looking for old recordings or video of GJ\, I have a large library. Better to contact me at  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Best\
Scot",19281,"BBCode","2011-03-04 07:21:48"
19327,9,"great\, thanks Ben!",19327,"BBCode","2011-03-04 07:31:55"
19329,925,"Hi Joe\,\
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I will probably hold off until my library gets a copy\, unless you decide to take mercy on me and photo copy them\, if you don't feel comfortable doing that\, no worries.  I am a huge fan of Dudley\, you will enjoy this video library I compiled of his playing and songs with the Pearl Django group:\
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[url=http://vimeo.com/user3856840/videos]http://vimeo.com/user3856840/videos[/url]\
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-Matt",19329,"BBCode","2011-03-04 08:56:17"
19330,925,"You will enjoy these clips of Dudley.  I am still trying to get a hold of his two transcriptions...\
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[url=http://vimeo.com/album/228717]http://vimeo.com/album/228717[/url]\
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-Matt",19330,"BBCode","2011-03-04 09:01:49"
19331,925,"You will enjoy these clips of Dudley's playing.\
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[url=http://vimeo.com/album/228717]http://vimeo.com/album/228717[/url]\
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-Matt",19331,"BBCode","2011-03-04 09:03:18"
19332,2098,"I'll try a copy and scan to PDF. It's only 2 or 3 songs I think. I'm pretty sure the book is a (larger) nonstandard paper size so it may take a bit of doing to get it to a good copy. I have two printers at home that copy and scan and I don't know what file format they produce. If I have trouble\, I'll bring the book into the office Monday and try it on a higher-powered copier. So\, give me a few days.\
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Thanks for the video. I'm a big fan of Dudley's playing\, and have spent a lot of time lately on swing guitar in general. I think the DVDs by John Pizzarelli and  (Rhythm's the Thing)  by Mike Dowling are particularly good. Marty Grosz on Youtube is a lot of fun to watch as well\, but I think he uses an altered tuning\, so you can't pick up anything directly by watching. The Eddie Lang website is relatively new and is adding a lot of content\, so check it out too. [url=http://www.eddielang.com/]http://www.eddielang.com/[/url] I'll get back to you when I get somewhere on the copies. Thanks again for the video.\
Best\, \
Joe",19329,"BBCode","2011-03-04 09:10:24"
19333,925,"Joe\,\
\
Thanks for the Eddie Lang link\, great stuff.  I appreciate you trying to scan those in\, let me know if you have interest in checking out the Bucky Pizzarelli DVD\, pretty good as well.\
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-Matt",19333,"BBCode","2011-03-04 09:27:56"
19334,220,"Hi Phil\
Just emailed you--makes more sense than PM\
Cheers\
Stu",19334,"BBCode","2011-03-04 09:54:04"
19335,516,"Hi Andy\
\
  I'm glad you're being entertained! Amazing the way peopIe grab things out of context and run off with them isn't it? I  have both \"volumes\" ha ha\, and want some Nolan stuff so that would be great\, we could do 2 for 2.  \
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  Tell me what you've got of Nolan's.  I really like his instruction and he's been on my list to check out.\
\
   TTYS\
\
   Elliot",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-04 11:47:17"
19336,311,"Hi\,\
Some guitars just have that magic buzz but maybe some fret work and silk and steel strings can help.\
BTW I just moved to Coyoacan and I have a couple of open spots for lessons plus we'll be starting some weekly jams\, call me at 044 5538958319 if you're interested.\
Good luck!\
Enrique",19336,"BBCode","2011-03-05 11:44:48"
19337,3229,"If you can send it to me\, without too much trouble\, it would be greatly\
appreciated.  I had two other offers to send Eddie's Twister - one did not\
pan out.  The other sent me an fingerstyle version from Fingerstyle\
Magazine\, which raises more copyright issues and isn't true to the\
original.\
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Thanks\,\
Judson\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45927#p45927]Subject: Eddie Lang[/url]\
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[quote=\"SteveGypsyJazz\"]Hi\,\
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I transcribed \"Eddie's Twister\" already last month\, but I'd have to transfer it manually from the transcription program into Sibelius to output a PDF.  If you're friend hasn't finished it yet\, I'll go ahead and do it.\
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Thanks\,\
Steve[/quote]",19337,"BBCode","2011-03-05 12:08:27"
19338,2719,"Thanks Enrique!\
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Yeah\, I'll see what I can do\
 btw\, can you help me setting up my guitar sometime?\
I really want to go there and learn something from you and maybe have a jam.\
Maybe in a couple of weeks\, right now I'm getting prepared for a university admission exam.\
By the way\, last night I saw you here : \
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[url=http://jamonpodcast.com/conciertos/videos/hotclubmexico.html]http://jamonpodcast.com/conciertos/vide ... exico.html[/url]\
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Great concert\, despite the video and sound quality of the camera.\
You and your brother improvise so good.\
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Congrats on the new apartment\, and Coyoacan is even closer to my house.\
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-David-",19338,"BBCode","2011-03-05 12:08:46"
19339,3229,"Hey\,\
\
Yeah - that Freddie Green style is giving me fits - it is like turning everything I know upside down.  I've always played big chords - I have big hands and I like the full\, dense sound of 5 and 6 string chords.  In western swing\, you primarily play 6ths\, 9ths\, 7ths and minor sevenths\, connecting them with diminished chords\, and roots are always on the 5th and 6th sting (except of F chords).  Also\, I started out Travis picking\, so inverted chords on the upper strings are second nature and chord soloing is pretty comfortable.  These bass string inversions just don't sound right to me\, but I'm working through the Charlton Johnson book\, and my aunt's neighbor played drums briefly in the Basie Orchestra - he swears that Johnson played just like Freddie Green.  I have a feeling that the chords sound better on an archtop than on my flattop Larivee- I need to get an archtop as soon as I can afford it.\
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Then\, on the other side of the coin\, I also have multiple offers to join or start rockabilly bands.  A while back\, I sat in at a rockabilly festival in Athens\, GA\, with my (now ex) girlfriend's rockabilly band.  I sang the old Marty Robbins song\, \"Singin the Blues\" and played \"Johnny B Goode with all of the old Chuck Berry licks I learned in my teens.  The rest of the night I blew the blues harp.  I must not have been too bad\, because 2 drummers\, 3 bass players and a guitarist have emailed\, asking me to come back to GA and form a rockabilly trio.  I like the idea - if would be fun and a great way to meet girls.  I' like to incorporate some good old Willie Dixon blues\, soul - Otis\, Sam Cooke\, Sam and Dave\, Rufus Thomas\, etc.\, definitely some Bo Didley and some old country and Delmore style boogie.  I also don't play harmonica much anymore\, so that would give me an outlet - I really studied Sonny Boy Williams and Howlin Wolf in my teens - my uncle was a blues and r&b dj in the 50s; he was friends with James Brown and gave me a big stack of chess\, checker and stax records.  I could easily go the Blues Brothers route - and yes\, Steve Cropper was awesome!\
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I'll plan to take you up on the lesson soon\, hopefully. I'm deep in debt due to some stupid business decisions in my younger days - working like crazy to get back on my feet - beans and rice - rice and beans\, as Dave Ramsey says.\
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Charlotte is a mess.  But\, in about 15 minutes from uptown\, you can be in Locust\, NC.  There is a great restaurant there\, called the Fresh House and there is also the Reid Goldmine\, which is a really neat historic site - home of the first American goldrush!  Also\, Oakboro has some neat stuff going on.  So\, you lived in Mt Airy?  I've spent a lot of time there.  I wonder if we ever met up at Union Grove?  I used to go there a lot in the 90s.\
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I love that old piedmont style of blues.  I got to pick with Etta Baker\, which was very cool. Yeah\, lets meet up soon.  \
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Dang\, I wish I could visit France!  I have a lot of French ancestry and I love the food.  I'd like to go spend some serious time there - gotta learn the language first though.\
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Thank for the compliments on music history.  Basically\, I'm the type of guy who reads liner notes and  for some odd reason\, remembers them even though I forget most everything else!  I've got a bunch of great old music - maybe we can trade some tunes sometime.  Is there anything you are looking for?\
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Judson",19279,"BBCode","2011-03-05 14:12:27"
19340,311,"Yeah buddy\, bring your Nomade and we'll see about setting it up\
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I'll raise my rates next month so if you want to get in on the current prices you'll need to call me before then.\
Right now is $250 per one 90 minute weekly lesson\, you need to pay all the month's lessons in advance due on the first lesson of each month. It'll go up around $100 starting April.\
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I have to give you the green light to get in the jams because so many people can't play good rhythm and lack proper jamming etiquette.\
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About my credentials: I have taken lessons from Andreas Oberg\, Serge Krief and Sebastian Giniaux  among others and I learned how to play in Paris where I had the pleasure of living for 6 months in 2006 and at each festival in Samois after that.\
I'll teach you authentic rhythm and lead techniques that I learned from or got verified by real gypsies and we'll work on developing the skills to improvise in different jazz languages\, focusing of course on jazz manouche.\
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The lessons can be in Spanish\, English or French\
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Best\,\
Enrique",19340,"BBCode","2011-03-05 18:44:36"
19341,2719,"Hi Michael\,\
just wondering if you had any luck finding the lefty BigCity picks.\
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Thanks\
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David.",19341,"BBCode","2011-03-05 20:52:25"
19342,9,"they are coming with the next shipment...1-2 weeks. thanks!",19342,"BBCode","2011-03-05 21:00:49"
19343,1650,"Hi\,\
\
I don't know if you've been using Adrian's Soundslice program\, which is what I used to transcribe it.   If you haven't go to the website soundslice.com and request to join.  You'll need a g-mail account to sign up.\
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After reading this thread\, Adrian added the feature to print.  It's only the tab without music notation--so I don't know how easy it will be to play along with it\, but it will give you the idea of where to find the notes.  The slides and hammer ons aren't there\, and it doesn't break at the bridge.  I'm attaching it anyway.\
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I'm trying to scan it into Sibelius but Photoscore can't really read the tabs because of the lines.   So it might be a few weeks before I can get an accurately notated transcription to you.  \
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What part of the country are you in?\
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All the best\,\
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Steve",19337,"BBCode","2011-03-05 23:02:42"
19344,3056,"Do you still have these? \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44660#p44660]Subject: denis chang improv dvds[/url]\
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[quote=\"everett\"]lowering the price to $175 since it's just sitting here..[/quote]",19344,"BBCode","2011-03-06 06:56:04"
19345,455,"How much are you asking for it?\
\
thanks\,\
\
Mike",19345,"BBCode","2011-03-06 07:51:40"
19346,1981,"between 4500 and 5000$\,\,its a great guitar\,\,ill upload some soundclips if i can get it recordet in a decent quality\,\,cheers thomas",19346,"BBCode","2011-03-06 08:07:33"
19347,2138,"Hey\,\
\
I just wanted to share my opinions of the Gypsy Jazz Academy.  It'ts good if you want to get some close video of the proper way to pick and other technical things.  If you are somewhat of a beginner and use it in combo with some of the other material thats out there\, its good.  \
Also\, the Denis Chang videos are top notch to develop a sense of the fretboard.\
\
Jim",19347,"BBCode","2011-03-06 10:32:58"
19348,2201,"sorry\, it's been sold already..",19344,"BBCode","2011-03-06 12:13:44"
19349,1872,"tim\,\
     i've recently stripped the polyurethane off of my gitane D-500 and am contemplating the finish application. i saw you recent response to Shawn on the Djangobooks forum. i really like the blonde finish on your gitane \"tuxedo\". i'm not familiar at all with a \"danish oil\" application to a guitar. do you have any specifics about the \"danish oil application\" finish applied on you formerly black gitane d-330? basically\, how did your guy prep & proceed with the unfinished guitar? is there a laquer finish coat? how many coats of the danish oil? was the danish oil applied to the back\, sides\, & neck as well as the top? \
     i'm sure i have more questions if you don't mind. your guitar looks great.\
\
thanks\,\
ron powers\
tarpon springs\, florida",19349,"BBCode","2011-03-06 15:57:48"
19350,2719,"Thanks Michael.\
Please let me  know when they arrive.\
\
\
-David-",19341,"BBCode","2011-03-06 17:06:02"
19351,123,"Hi Ron\,\
\
as you know i didn't strip and refinish the guitar myself\, I bought it from someone who had already done it. I'm afraid that i'm not too familiar with the exact processes he went through\, although i did find some info on the web as i was looking for someone else who has a tuxedo they were looking to refinish.\
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[url=http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/tips/danshoil.htm]http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/tips/danshoil.htm[/url]\
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I'm sure he wouldn't mind you asking him any questions\,his name is Mike and you can contact him through his youtube channel:\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/user/mikesimpsonguitarist]http://www.youtube.com/user/mikesimpsonguitarist[/url]\
\
of course if there's anything else I can help you with feel free.\
\
best\
\
Tim",19349,"BBCode","2011-03-06 17:26:33"
19352,1650,"Hi\,\
\
What's your schedule like?  I'm working weeknights\, so I have afternoons and weekends free.\
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",19352,"BBCode","2011-03-06 17:31:51"
19353,1872,"thanks tim. that's great info. i get tons of inspiration from your GJ videos. pleae keep them coming as you're able. i'm always watching your site for instructional info.\
\
thanks again\,\
ron",19349,"BBCode","2011-03-06 18:29:56"
19354,123,"Thanks Ron\
\
Good luck with the guitar!\
\
Tim",19349,"BBCode","2011-03-07 03:36:36"
19355,203,"Hi Brandon\,\
\
I have a lot of accordion music sheets because I have been collecting them since many years now. I play some guitar\, not very good\, especially now that I broke my little finger 2 weeks ago. I live in the suburb of Paris\, in Asnières\, not very far from Saint-Ouen.\
\
Don't hesitate if you are looking for other music sheets\, you may be more lucky than last time.\
\
Are you playing the button or keyboard accordion?\
\
What on earth are you doing in Manosque?\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19319,"BBCode","2011-03-07 09:18:10"
19356,1932,"We'd probably have to find a weekend\, as I work 8-5 (sometimes more) M-F",19356,"BBCode","2011-03-07 09:41:50"
19357,3229,"Hey\,\
\
Thanks for the help - i\"ll check into soundslice.  I didn't get the attachment; could you email it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:judsonsmusic@gmail.com\">judsonsmusic@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> ?\
\
I'm in the Appalachian mountains of NC\, where it is still snowing!\
\
Judson",19337,"BBCode","2011-03-07 09:52:37"
19358,346,"Hi Sam\,\
I haven't forgotten you\,..I've been very busy this last week.\
I'll be up in D.C. until wednesday but I'll FOR SURE post the cd's on thursday morning.\
Thanks for your patience.\
Rick",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-07 09:54:03"
19360,2790,"Hey Rick\,\
\
How dare you not mail me the CD's (for free) promptly!!!!!\
\
Take your time man\, it's already a great favor for you to be sending these at all.\
\
Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-07 10:47:45"
19361,2098,"Michael\,\
I received a private message from a member last week and I didn't note his name\, thinking I could get it later from the message. I didn't realize I needed to save the message to retrieve it later. Is there any way for me to find this member? He contacted me regarding a post I made on Dudley Hill's music on the forum on the Pearl Django Playalong book.\
\
Joe Phillips",19361,"BBCode","2011-03-07 11:21:05"
19363,9,"Hi Joe...you don't need to save them. Sounds like you deleted the message so it's probably gone now.\
\
m",19363,"BBCode","2011-03-07 12:09:12"
19364,2098,"Thanks for the prompt reply\, Michael. I'm new to private messaging\, and just realized I should have looked in my inbox. I found what I needed. \
Thanks\
Joe",19361,"BBCode","2011-03-07 12:34:16"
19365,2098,"Hi Matt\,\
Here're PDFs of the two Dudley Hill songs in the book.I've only worked on New Metropolitan Swing\, and haven't fully learned it (It's been a while). The songs are in fakebook format\, detailed transcriptions are missing\, but the outline of the tune is there. Have fun.\
\
Best\,\
Joe",19329,"BBCode","2011-03-07 12:39:11"
19366,925,"Joe\,\
Thanks a million!  This should keep me busy for awhile.  When you say \"detailed transcription missing\"\, do you mean there are more pages in the book?\
-Matt",19329,"BBCode","2011-03-07 12:43:52"
19367,2098,"Matt\,\
No\, it means they didn't transcribe solos\, only heads and changes. For example in New Metropolitan Swing they give changes to the solo\, but not the notes. On Radio City Rhythm they give changes to the Interlude (which I can't hear in my head right now) and not the notes\, if any. The tunes are enough of a challenge for  me. If I ever get the transcribed portions down\, then I'll worry about the solos. You have everything there is in the book for these two tunes. Enjoy.\
Joe",19329,"BBCode","2011-03-07 12:52:07"
19369,1650,"Hi\,\
\
Saturday or Sunday afternoons\, with a few days advance planning can work for me.  \
\
I live in Sherman Oaks\, I see that you're out in Ventura.  I'm trying to get  a group together\, but in the meantime if you want to come out here or I'll come out that way\, or maybe we could meet somewhere in between.\
\
Let me know what songs you're thinking you want to work on.\
\
\
Steve\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:spyraljones@gmail.com\">spyraljones@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
323-839-1716",19352,"BBCode","2011-03-07 20:45:38"
19370,1981,"do you think its to much for the guitar???i saw they went for 3500 euros in france last year\,\,\
regards thomas",19346,"BBCode","2011-03-08 01:37:44"
19371,455,"Hi Thomas\,\
\
I'm not sure about the prices for the Hahl's.  With the cracks that certainly devalues it a bit.  With shipping all the way to California it probably puts it out of my price range.\
\
I'm looking at possibly a Gallato right now.  I have not tried it yet but it is a lot cheaper.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",19345,"BBCode","2011-03-08 07:12:33"
19372,455,"What did Michael Horowitz say for price?  How much commission does he get?",19345,"BBCode","2011-03-08 07:13:30"
19373,1981,"hes commision is 20%\,\,and it will probaly sell for 5000$\,\,its a great guitar and the cracks are stable so no worries there\,plus it comes with a bigtone and it has been played \"in\"\,\,ill post some soundclips of it soon\,\,so dont give up\,\,but the gallato is also a great guitar\,\,good projektion and much value for your money\,i have tryed a couple of his models and im not to happy about the finish\,\,otherwise look at ger boonstra and his website his guitars are about 1800 eurosand they are great\,\,much better then the galattoes",19346,"BBCode","2011-03-08 07:45:07"
19374,455,"Great I'll check that out.\
\
Thanks!",19345,"BBCode","2011-03-08 07:48:19"
19375,151,"Judson\
\
Living in Charlotte - that's a work thing and while it has certain disadvantages\, working for USAirways has allowed us to visit France at least 16 times at a fraction of the cost\, among other travel adventures.  So I put up with it.  I've been through Locust many times\, and I actually used to ride my bicycle out to Oakboro and back several times a month.  It's nice country out that way.  I lived in a variety of places around Mt Airy\, out towards Westfield for a while and then down in Pinnacle.  I went to Union Grove (Fiddler's Grove) one time in the mid-80s and did not like whole vibe.  Galax and similar\, yes.  Galax was a pretty depraved place in those days! I still usually go to the convention in Mt Airy\, but Galax is now so bluegrassy\, and Clifftop has siphoned off most of the old-timey crowd that used to go to Galax\, so I don't usually go there anymore.  Believe it or not\, never been to Merlefest either.\
\
If you are playing swing on a flattop\, it's going to sound weird.  Here's why -  a note struck a flattop generally speaking has a fast rise-time and a slow decay.  An archtop is the opposite - slow rise-time and fast decay.  Selmer-type is in the middle - fast rise-time\, fast decay\, more amplitude.  About the best you can do on flattop is mute each beat with your left hand.  If you are going to play in this style\, remember that economy of motion is what you want.  I think that you can get a lot of archtop for your money right now with the Eastmans etc.\
\
Those three note chords are going to sound a lot better on an archtop\, but whatever you do\, you can learn on any old box.  I could also send you a couple of pages from a book I have that shows very clearly on one page exactly how to play the django tune \"Ultrafox\" in three note chords that sound really sharp.  You could apply this to nearly any tune.  That's in fact how I first learned this style. \
\
I was looking at the Charlton Johnson book\, it looks  interesting enough that I might get one myself.  It's funny \, I used to play some harp myself\, long ago.  I was most interested in players like Jerry Portnoy - he played in Muddy Waters' band in the late 70s and is an absolute monster player.  I also liked Paul Butterfield and Fingers Taylor.  I have not played a harp in years\, though.  I know a couple of guys who play fiddle tunes on harmonica\, I think that's cool.  \
\
As for France\, you'd want to know a little French\, at least enough to embarrass yourself\, but we don't speak so well and always get by.\
\
Anything I can help you with\, don't hesitate to ask.\
\
Best\
Scot",19281,"BBCode","2011-03-08 08:26:47"
19376,1932,"I work at a museum in Westlake Village on the weekends. We have 432 acres of outdoor space - plenty of room to play some gypsy jazz.\
\
I'm not going to Django in June\, but I'm aware that they normally have a list of tunes they want attenmdees to be familiar with. What's on the list for this year? We should work on that.",19356,"BBCode","2011-03-08 09:02:59"
19377,1650,"That's a good idea\, thanks for reminding me.  Here's the link:http://www.djangoinjune.com/For_musicians/getready.html\
\
What's a good time to meet you?  And where's the museum?",19352,"BBCode","2011-03-08 13:50:14"
19378,1932,"Chumash Indian Museum is at 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway\, off of Westlake Blvd. Directions are here: [url]http://www.chumashindianmuseum.com/directions.htm[/url]\
\
What particularly do you want to work on? I'm happy to play rhythm or trade off leads. Of the charts on the DiJ site\, we regularly perform:\
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Dark Eyes\, Minor Swing\, Django's Castle\, Bossa Dorado\, Swing Gitan\,  Douce Ambiance\, Djangology\, Daphne\, Lulu Swing\, Elena's Bossa\, All of Me (C)\, It Don't Mean a Thing (Gm)\, I Can't Give You Anything But Love (G)\, Avalon (F)\, Sheik of Araby (G) - maybe not all in the same keys\, but I can probably comp through anything in Nolan's Gigbook\, no charge for the occasional mistakes :lol: \
\
We've got a lot of other tunes\, too. Check our website for a somewhat accurate song inventory: [url]http://www.jillmartinisoiree.com/page2.html[/url]\
\
I'm not at the museum every weekend\, but if we plan ahead\, then we know we can meet.",19356,"BBCode","2011-03-08 15:55:46"
19379,1650,"Hi\,\
\
(Just wanted to be sure you got my  reply\, because sometimes the email links on this message board don't go through).\
\
Give me a call at 323-839-1716 and we can get together and work on the songs from the Get Ready Musically section of the DIJ website.\
\
Steve",19379,"BBCode","2011-03-08 20:16:17"
19380,1063,"Hello Kike\,\
\
Here is my advice for your research of a guitar :\
\
You're already in Europe\, why would you buy something chinese when you can probably get something good and European.\
\
Why don't you try contact the folks from the French website :\
[url=http://guitarejazzmanouche.com/forum/]http://guitarejazzmanouche.com/forum/[/url]\
There is a section for non-French speakers.\
\
Since they're closer to you\, they might be able to help you too.\
\
Best regards\,",19380,"BBCode","2011-03-09 07:39:58"
19381,3250,"Hi! Thank you for your advise.\
\
I comment about the Gitane because i can buy it by internet and it is a cheap guitar. I don't mind where to buy if the guitar is good and some cheap.\
\
I am also looking for Gitane dg320 (john jorgenson)\
\
What do you think?\
\
\
Thanks a lot!!!\
\
\
Kike",19380,"BBCode","2011-03-09 08:15:45"
19382,1063,"Dear Kike\,\
\
DG320 actually has a good reputation.\
\
Good luck !\
Best\,\
-Stephan",19380,"BBCode","2011-03-09 09:07:37"
19383,2959,"Hi! \
\
I do want to hang onto my Nolan books but you are more than happy to borrow them. I can put $40 in there too if you want to sell me your 2 Gonzalo books. \
If good with you\, shoot me your address.\
\
Andy",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-09 11:45:38"
19384,726,"Hi just curious where is your GB10 located? Was this one made in Japan or Korea? What year is it? I always liked these guitars. Excellent condition eh? \
\
Thanks!\
Doug",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-09 13:19:44"
19385,2671,"Hey Doug\, Its near green bay WI.\,shipping is my problem by the way... yea it was made in Japan Ill sen you a photo\, I believe its model #f0518031 signed\, I guess that would make it 2005. Yea real excellent condition took it too a friend tech and he said boy this thing looks new. The play ability is amazing. It has gotoh tuners.\
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Dave",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-09 14:49:40"
19386,726,"Ok thanks for the info I might be interested as I've always wanted one of these. I am showing one of my gypsy guitars to a potential buyer this week so I might be into this guitar. \
\
I suppose a local guitar shop could give you a guitar box and you could fill that with foam peanuts from a Kinkos or UPS store. As long as you ship it in the hard case and pack it well that should workout fine. I live just outside San Francisco so I wonder what shipping would cost to zipcode 94403.",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-09 15:20:41"
19387,1650,"Hi\,\
\
Saturday afternoon for an hour would be good for me if you're going to be over there.\
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",19352,"BBCode","2011-03-09 15:42:01"
19388,1932,"I won't be there this Saturday\, as we are in the recording studio. I think I'm going to be there both days next weekend\, though.",19356,"BBCode","2011-03-09 16:09:19"
19389,2671,"Hi Doug...Nice to hear your considering\, its really a great guitar. Good luck on your potential buyer\, let me know....On shipping it would be about 60 or 70 dollars 3 days in less you want it quicker\, I'll take care of that and insure it...I have a friend who doesn't live to far from that zip\, I do a lot of shipping for work...I will take the guitar down to guitar center where i have great friend who's and amazing tech pack it for me. I would definitively ship it within its new hard case fully packed and secure with no problem. By the way what are you selling? Well let me know how it goes..Thank Dave..9202574981",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-09 16:20:10"
19390,1650,"Cool let's plan to meet in a couple of weeks then\, if you're interested\, I'll ask anybody else from this area if they want to drive out there with me.\
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",19352,"BBCode","2011-03-09 17:07:56"
19391,726,"Ok I'll let you know. As for me\, I'm selling an AJL 503-XO model. Asking $3000 for it. \
\
I'll let you know what happens. Thanks!",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-09 22:55:12"
19392,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45947#p45947]Subject: Chords for selmer 607  le Cemitere des elephants[/url]\
\
[quote=\"stenslager\"]anybody outthere who has them\,\,can seem to find them \,\,cheers\
Thomas[/quote]\
Hi Thomas\,\
\
Here is the music sheet of this tune. It is originally a song sung by french singer Eddy Mitchell (whose real name is Claude Moine).\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19392,"BBCode","2011-03-10 00:50:23"
19393,1981,"Thank you very much\,\,you just made my day\,\,\,all the best from Denmark\,\,bon swing",19392,"BBCode","2011-03-10 01:52:42"
19394,516,"[quote]I do want to hang onto my Nolan books but you are more than happy to borrow them. I can put $40 in there too if you want to sell me your 2 Gonzalo books. \
\
If good with you\, shoot me your address.[/quote]\
\
\
Thanks\, Andy\, very kind of you.  Sure\, let's do that\, here's my address:\
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Elliot Iver\
621 N Sherman Ave #23\
Madison\, Wi. 53704\
\
In the meantime I'll have the Gonzalo books & CDs ready to go.\
\
TTYS\,\
\
Elliot",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-10 03:42:59"
19395,606,"Hi François\,\
\
I can play both button and piano accordions\, but right now I am only playing the button accordion.  It's much better for playing French valses\, and I think it's actually easier to play than the piano.\
\
Ahhh\, Manosque ... yes I wonder also how I landed here!  But my wife has a very good\, secure job in the region.  Marseille would be too far away to live; Aix is closer\, but too expensive and bourgeois for us.  We like it here in Provence (even if it's the middle of nowhere)\, but we don't want to stay more than 5 years.  After\, maybe she can get a job transfer to Grenoble or the Paris region.  You're lucky to live near St-Ouen\, I would like to see the Festival Jazz Musette des Puces sometime!\
\
Thank you again for your offers to help find partitions.  I have been trying to find some more partitions written by Marcel Azzola with Pascal Groffe:\
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- Bistrot Musette\
- Interrogation\
- Musette a Paris\
- Pich'nette (swingjo has a different song)\
- Spirituel\
- Valse-blues (different from Yvette Horner's song.  May also be called \"Swinging the Waltz\")\
\
cheers\
Brandon",19395,"BBCode","2011-03-10 04:29:11"
19396,2959,"Sounds good - I have a crazy weekend coming up and will be out of town. I'll get everything in the mail early next week.  :wink: \
\
Andy",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-10 06:22:50"
19397,151,"Hi Michael\
\
We've never met but I always enjoy your posts on the group.  I have some advance copies of the new Antoine Boyer CD and I would like to send you a free copy.  No strings\, if you like it maybe you can spread the word around Chicago.  The Boyers are very interested in coming to play in the USA...\
\
I'm hoping that I can come to Django in June for at least one day - if for no other reason to see your guitars! \
\
If you would like the disc please send me your address.\
\
Best\
Scot Wise\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]www.musetteguitars.com[/url]\
Charlotte NC",10787,"BBCode","2011-03-10 09:54:08"
19399,563,"Franco--\
\
My sincere apologies for not replying sooner. The guitar was sold before I ever got to see it\, which frustrated me greatly\, and I overlooked replying to you. My knowledge of gypsy guitars is nothing compared to yours\, so I assume you are right about it's being Sicilian. In fact\, I'd love to take a seminar from you on gypsy guitars! I think I would learn a tremendous amount. Charle's book is good\, but to my mind\, the definitive book on gypsy guitars\, including Selmers\, has yet to be written. Perhaps one day you can help fill the void. \
\
I have agreed to purchase the Castelluccia that Michael sold to a friend last year. The big debate in my mind now is whether to keep or sell the '30's Busato I have to a friend who loves it. I don't play it much\, but in spite of its small body\, it has the deepest\, richest bass I have ever heard in a gypsy guitar. And it has a fancy headstock and pick guard as well. There's much footage of it on YouTube. Denis Chang used it for rhythm at Django in June last year\, and solos on it in another video. Type in \"Mr. Sandman\" and \"Joscho Stephan\" and it will come up. I'd love to hear what you think of it. Joscho is playing my 2001 J.P. in the same video.",19146,"BBCode","2011-03-10 11:36:44"
19400,2951,"Hi Robin\
\
Sorry to contact you directly\, I have been trying to leave my contact on the fasttrack site to get notified but this always results in an error. I am keen to get onto this course.\
Also I am in amsterdam in june and would like to take lesson 2x 2 hours in the evening\
\
Many thanks\
Seb",19400,"BBCode","2011-03-11 03:48:36"
19401,707,"Hi Seb - Nice to hear from you.\
             That's strange that you get an error I will check\
             to see if you have registered or not.\
             What is your email address?\
             Can you email me this and the June dates to my personal mail please?\
             <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nolanrobin@hotmail.com\">nolanrobin@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
             talk soon\,\
             robin",19400,"BBCode","2011-03-11 03:58:17"
19402,2951,"Wooo\
That was quick\
my mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Sebastien.Chastin@gcal.ac.uk\">Sebastien.Chastin@gcal.ac.uk</a><!-- e -->\
My dates are 20\,21\,22 june \
\
Many thanks\
Seb",19400,"BBCode","2011-03-11 04:02:27"
19404,2138,"Hey Max\,\
\
I just wanted to drop you a note here to say how useful your licks videos are. You have a clear concise way of explaining the lick and your execution is perfect.  I watch them at least once a week and try to incorporate some of these into my playing.  Getting them up to speed is a bit tough.  My only wish is that there were more videos.\
\
I'm sort of struggling with this style (as are all beginners) but am lucky to play rhythm with a regular band.  I made a conscious decision to switch over to the rest stroke picking a few months back and it is just starting to set in.  I'm kind of all over the map when it comes to practicing\, mostly due to the fact that I don't have a teacher\, for many reasons.  I suppose that would be the best way to progress a lot quicker.  I do get a chance to practice about an hour or two a night and this does help with learning some of the language inherent to this style\, but get a little frustrated trying to execute soloing live.  Some nights I have it...some nights I don't .\
\
If you don't mind me asking\, I'm assuming that you've been playing this style for some times and I'm assuming that you had a combination of a great practice regimen and/or a breakthrough moment that got you really going. Would you mind sharing anything that's really helped you develop your style?\
\
I appreciate any feedback you can give.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jim",19404,"BBCode","2011-03-11 08:02:05"
19405,1634,"hey Jim\, thank you for the message. and also thank you for the kind words and positive feedback! i am so glad that you are finding use from the vids.\
\
Gypsy jazz is very difficult. there is so much to think about. especially when you have to start from scratch with all of your techniques (django-esque finger placement\, rest stroke\, floating wrist\, etc.)\
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for me it was the same i think as for everyone. lots of hard work\, frustration\, and confusion. i think it is awesome that you are switching to the rest stroke. it will add so much more power and tone to your playing and\, once you have it down\, will allow you to play so much faster and more precise. the fact that you play rhythm will be very helpful for you to develop this technique faster. because it requires your wrist to be so loose and the motion of the rest stroke is exactly the same as the motion of a rhythm strike.\
\
i started playing gypsy jazz exclusively beginning in October of 2007. i had never played it before then. i listened to django since i was a little kid because my dad was into him so i always loved the music\, but i could never comprehend it. i always played guitar\, but just different styles. never GJ. when i decided to commit to it\, i had no idea how difficult the road ahead would be.....\
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some key things that helped me were the rest stroke of course. watching youtube vids and emulating the way stochleo played helped a lot. but i am lucky to have Gonzalo and Jeff Radaich as a good friends and playing with those guys and watching them has shown me a lot. and of course just practicing it slowly. learning new licks and playing them with a rest stroke slowly and deliberately. I will learn a new lick and literally play it for days or weeks even depending on its level of difficulty until it becomes second nature. repetition is your best friend for this stuff. it will also help you with your live soloing. because you have those licks so committed to memory and your technique engrained\, they will just flow naturally from your fingers. of course there is always the pressure and nervousness that comes from playing live and some of those things have nothing to do with your ability to play. its really hard to play live! it can be nerve-racking! you are always at your best sitting in your living room or familiar area where you feel no pressure. another thing that i like to do is play along to songs. not just backing tracks\, but tunes from albums that have solos etc. i will play along and either try and pick up lick ideas in real time\, or just see if i can emulate the tone or mood of a solo as its being playing on a recording. to see if i can keep up with the pace\, melodic lines\, etc. this is actually one of my favorite ways to practice. it makes me feel more in the moment and psychologically i always branch out and try different ideas than i would if i was just playing to an instrumental  backing track.\
\
let me know if this helps/ i have a lot more to say on the subject but would prefer to continue the discussion via email.\
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please feel free to write me back at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:maxwellgarces@yahoo.com\">maxwellgarces@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->  i have some questions for you that\, based on your answers\, we may be able to figure out what specifically is ailing you and how we can make some adjustments so you can see improvements in your playing and reach your playing goals. And I am more than happy to share everything I have discovered on my own journey playing Gypsy Jazz.\
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I look forward to continuing our discussion!\
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-Maxwell",19405,"BBCode","2011-03-11 11:40:39"
19406,311,"Hi\,\
There are basically two approaches to soloing in gypsy jazz. \
One where you play pre-composed phrases or licks and chain them together following the chords. Ala Paulus Schafer\, early Stochelo\, etc.\
And then there's real spontaneous improvisation\, where you create melodies on the spot.\
Everyone does a mix a both.\
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For licks the path is pretty simple. Learn solos and phrases from records\, books\, etc. And try to play a coherent solo using them. You need a bunch of licks to play over minor\, major and dominant chords. Then mix and match.\
After a while you will automatically start changing the original licks a little bit and end up with a semi-original style.\
The gypsy fire book and Denis Changs technique and impro dvds I and II are great for this.\
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For melodic improvisation you need to learn the basic tools: Scales and arpeggios.\
Start with minor triads as they are very versatile:\
Am= A C E and that fits over Am\, Dm9\, D9\, F#-7b5\, Ab7b9b13\, C6 and Fmaj7!\
So record a C6 and try to make little melodies with your Am triad\, do the same over D9\, etc. Then do two or more chords: Em triad over G6-Am minor triad over D9\
Work on your harmonic minor scales to play on minor keys.\
Diminished arps are great over dominants\, play F diminished over E7b9.\
Work on V-I\, II-V-I\, IV-iv\, I-VI-II-V.\
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Always play with rhythmic interest!\
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With 2 hours use the first to practice the arps and the second to practice using them over chords.\
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Here's an exercise over the A section of All of me:\
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C6=Am triad x 2 bars\
E7b9= F diminished arp  x 2 bars\
A7b9=Bb diminished arp  x 2 bars\
Dm= Dm triad  x 2 bars\
E7b9= F diminished arp  x 2 bars\
Am= Am triad  x 2 bars\
D9= Am triad  x 2 bars\
G9= Dm triad  x 2 bars\
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Again\, try to make little melodies with the notes of the triad or arpeggio and get out of playing it up and down ASAP. Skip notes\, change direction\, repeat the same note\, get creative.\
When you get the hang of it start mixing what you got with some of the licks you got off Django's solos. You should have several ready-to-go licks for each chord and you can lead in or out with a lick or an improvised melody.\
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As you said you're a rhythm player why not try to get in some chord shouts\, tremolos in between the melodies?\
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Hope that helps and write and send a recording or video when you think you've got the gist of it.\
If you want a more detailed explanation just send me an email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
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Good luck!\
Enrique",19406,"BBCode","2011-03-11 11:55:39"
19408,311,"It's no burden... I love to help people play!\
Don't hesitate to drop me a line.\
Working on triads really opens up the guitar fretboard and the ears.\
Remember:\
Major chords- play a minor triad up a third or down a sixth.\
CM= Am triad or Em triad\
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Dominant 9- up a fifth- G9= Dm triad\
Dominat altered- up a half step- G7alt= Abm triad\
-7b5 up a minor third- B-7b5= Dm triad\
-7 - same triad or up a fifth- Am= Am or Em triad\
This approach is quick to master\, simple and sounds great. You're playing the upper extensions of the chords. The color tones.\
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Thanks for the kind words about my playing! Those tracks are really old\, I'll try to update it soon.\
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Best\,\
Enrique",19406,"BBCode","2011-03-11 14:14:58"
19409,346,"Awrite\,.....\
Well\, I managed to come down off the mountain and get those cd's in the mail for you.\
I figure they'll get to you by wednesday at the latest.\
Give me a shout when they arrive.\
Cheers\,\
Rick",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-11 18:21:21"
19410,2790,"Awesome Rick\, thank you so much.\
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Are there any recordings you're looking for in particular?  I've got Django's complete integrale and a bunch of Fapy's other stuff.\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-11 18:26:37"
19411,346,"Thanks Sam\,\
I've got the Django Integral already.\
I'm pretty sure I've got most of Fapy's stuff\,...no\,..I take that back\,...\
I don't have Aurore.\
I don't know what your collection is like\, but I've got a pretty good selection of stuff (bootlegs of Waso/Fapy\, Matelo\, Tchavolo and Bireli too).\
Let me know if any of that interests you.\
Best\,\
Rick",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-11 18:44:20"
19412,2790,"I've got from Fapy:\
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Live in Laren\
Live at Gringo's\
Waso Live Vol 1\
Waso Gypsy swing Vol 4\
Waso gypsy swing Vol 5 \
Fapologie\
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I'm a big fan of Tchavolo but haven't gotten my hands on much of his stuff yet\, at some point I would like to but i've troubled you enough already so ill take some time to digest the new Fapy.\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-11 18:48:37"
19413,726,"Still got the guitar?? My guitar hasn't sold yet but I'm thinking of other ways right now. Just want to make sure you still have it though. I assume it's setup fine and has no issues? Also IF I end up taking this off your hand what payment method do you prefer? Not committing yet but thinking about it more.\
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Thanks!\
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Doug",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-12 19:57:40"
19414,2719,"Que tal Enrique\,\
Hoy tuve mi examen asi que ya estoy libre.\
Me pregunto que dias pueden ser las clases y que horarios tienes libres? \
Te pregunto esto porque tengo ocupados los sabados de 12 a 2 porque tomo clases de aleman\, entonces no se si se pueda los domingos u otro dia\, o quizas los sabados en otro horario.\
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Saludos.\
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David",19414,"BBCode","2011-03-12 20:11:22"
19415,589,"Hello Michael\,\
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I'm sorry you missed that guitar: I'll keep my eyes open\, should I spot a similar one I'll let you know. Thanks again for your consideration although I'm not sure I deserve it! I'm reading with great interest all your comments that are always spot-on and show a deep knowledge of these guitars. Maybe we should write that book together!\
\
I certainly agree with you: Charle's book is good but just as long as Selmer guitars are concerned.  Basically\, it's written by a French guy and it's very hard  for a French to admit that the object of his study is an ITALIAN guitar built by ITALIANS in France. :-) \
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I'm not sure I would be able to write a book on the subject of GJ guitars but\, being a filmmaker\, I'm certainly preparing a documentary about Mozzani/Maccaferri and the Sicilian luthiers who moved to Paris and made it happen. Trying to raise the money right now from the European Community. Man\, I'd love to shoot that!\
\
As for the Busato\, I already knew those clips (I'm particularly partial to the take on Menilmontant but maybe that's because I'm in love with Eva Somers!). The Busato sounds great\, probably more suited for rythm than soloing. It has a pleasant but unusual \"baritonal\" tone \, that's probably something you have to pay to obtain that rich and deep bass .\
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My sincere compliments on your collection!\
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Thanks again Michael and \"a presto\"\
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Franco",19146,"BBCode","2011-03-13 04:10:53"
19416,2671,"Hey Doug\, nice to hear from you...absolutely no issues and set up is beautifully..I have a tech so every-time I changed the strings it was checked for set up. You could gig with it out of the case. I would be open to about any method...I have a pay pal account..and of-course cod is an option or you could mail me a check or bank transfer.if you need to use a credit card Ill see what i can do...I guess let me know what could work for you if you decide...Yea that 503 is said to be a nice Guitar\, I've talked to Ari a few times\, nice guy\, busy guy. Almost bought one. You should have no problem selling that. Thanks Doug. \
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Dave.",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-13 10:49:12"
19417,3229,"Hey brother - crazy week!\
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I'm getting a much better handle on the Freddie Green style through a very unexpected source... Ranger Dough of Riders in the Sky!  Ranger Doug came out with a book on rhythm guitar last year.  It is really fantastic.  He uses about 75% Freddie Green style bass triads\, and about 25% chords with the roots on the 5th string.  It is a challenge\, but the music is so familiar that the style is coming much easier and I'm really getting a feel for it.  \
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If you haven't heard it already\, I highly recommend the cd and dvd \"Live from the Station Inn\" by the Time Jumpers.  They are one of the hottest bands in Nashville these days\, made up of veteran session musicians.  They do western swing and big band swing better than anyone around these days and Ranger Doug sits in the back\, playing 4 to the bar\, pure Freddie Green comping - the lead guitarist plays a very Hank Garland influenced lead.  It is really nice - twin fiddles\, accordion and hot jazz\, sort of like Spade Cooley's orchestra before he got coked up\, crazy and killed his wife.\
\
I have the cd\, and could rip it for you if you are comfortable with a bootleg.\
\
That was a great explanation of the difference in acoustics between flat-tops and archtops.  I have found that it sounds better muting with my left hand and using a very heavy pick.  Also\, this week I re-learned Merle Travis' \"Walking the Strings\" using a lesson by his son\, Thom Bresh.  There is a little slide up\, long A chord with a tremolo that sounds a lot like Django's \"shaking out a match\" style of tremolo.  Thom used his index finger in a quick scratching motion.  The lightbulb went of over my head and I played through \"Minor Swing\" and figured out how to palm the pick quickly and use my fingernail on the slide up to the 15th fret with the minor 7th (or 6th or something) chord and it finally sounded right!\
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Let me know on the cd\,\
Judson",19279,"BBCode","2011-03-13 12:46:16"
19418,311,"Hola David\,\
Felicidades por tu examen\, ojala quedes!\
Pues yo prefiero en la semana. Lunes o jueves idealmente... Miercoles a partir de las 4.\
Echame un fon 5538958319 y quedamos.\
Saludos\,\
Enrique",19340,"BBCode","2011-03-13 13:32:07"
19419,2268,"Hey\,\
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I saw that you may have a lead on a certain Tchan Tchou album.......\
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Very Interested!\
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-Holmes",19419,"BBCode","2011-03-14 12:48:11"
19420,1634,"where do you live Rafapak? i live in Orange County (Southern California) and i teach lessons. if you live in the area i would be more than happy to help you improve your understanding and playing in GJ.\
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here is my youtube page where i post lick ideas etc.\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/user/totsmarkopolis?feature=mhum]http://www.youtube.com/user/totsmarkopolis?feature=mhum[/url]\
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either way\, good luck with your music!!!",19420,"BBCode","2011-03-14 14:49:20"
19421,2790,"Just got the CD's in the mail\, thanks again Rick.\
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I didn't realize you were in the Olivarez Trio\, I believe I saw your interview w/ Patrus and heard some of your music online--i'll put it on my ipod thanks.\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 18:14:30"
19422,346,"Hey Sam\,\
I'm glad (and I must admit\, surprised) that the cd's arrived so soon.\
Enjoy!!\
p.s; I hope you'll like our cd as well.\
p.p.s; What do you have in the way of Raphael Fays?\
I might like a copy of something if you've got it\,...just curious.\
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Cheers\,\
Rick",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-14 18:55:19"
19423,2790,"I dont have any but I believe my friend owns \"Django's Works\" \
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/raphael-fays-djangos-works.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... works.html[/url]\
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So I could try and get a copy of that for you if you want.\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 19:01:47"
19424,346,"That'd be cool\, but hey\,..no rush.\
I mean\, especially if you're going to have to pimp it off a friend.\
Thanks!",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-14 19:11:29"
19425,2790,"I'll see what I can do\, I'm not home until Wednesday so i'll find out ahead of time about it.  Would you be ok with me e-mailing it to you track-by-track if I can get it from him?\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 19:15:56"
19426,346,"No\, absolutely not....I'm going to be a jerk and make you do it the olde fashioned way...:)\
Seriously though\,\
any way that works for you\, works for me\, and really\, no worry\, no hurry.\
Cheers\,\
Rick",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-14 19:20:47"
19427,2790,"Lol alright cool.  My friend just got back to me and he said it's all good so I can get it to you very soon.  What's your email?  I'm not going to do it through djangobooks because it would be slower for you and me.\
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Sam (mines <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sfishman59@yahoo.com\">sfishman59@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->)",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 19:32:47"
19428,346,"Cool man!\
I'm at:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:azusa1@earthlink.net\">azusa1@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks so much Sam!\
I know there's some type of file sharing site called You send it .com\
and you can send it through that\,..but that's about the extent of my knowledge on that ( some help\,eh? The name of the site....that's it. \"Yeah\, thanks a bunch\")",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-14 19:54:09"
19429,2790,"They should all be sent now\, let me know if you have any problems with it and i'll see what I can do to fix it.\
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Enjoy!\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 20:08:24"
19430,346,"Hey Sam\,\
Nothing yet...\
Could be you didn't put the numeral \"1\" after azusa in the address\, it happens often\, so that might be why.",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-14 20:30:17"
19431,2790,"Don't think so:",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 20:33:14"
19432,346,"Hmnnnnnnn\,....\
Well\, yes\,...the address seems to be right on the money\,..\
I still haven't received anything yet.\
It could be that as I've got earthlink (which\, like the rotary phone\, is both kind of old and useless)\,\
and the files are fairly large\, perhaps if you sent one then another later\, that might do it.\
Bear in mind that my technical expertise ends just after I log on ( I think that's what the kids are calling it these days).\
In any case\, we'll figure it out!\
Thank you for your trouble.",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-14 21:29:41"
19433,2790,"Yeah it might take a while\, i'm not really sure what the speeds are like.  If you don't have anything by Thursday morning send me another message and I'll either send them in smaller files (more e-mails) or mail them the old school way.\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-14 21:32:57"
19434,620,"Hello Jack\, \
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We've got an unwelcome poster. Here's one from the repertoire section:\
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[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8993&p=46145#p46145[/url]\
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Regards\,\
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Ben Robertson",19434,"BBCode","2011-03-15 03:32:38"
19435,91,"Cool!\
Thanks man...I love Dudley's tunes.\
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-ed",19330,"BBCode","2011-03-15 05:47:23"
19436,311,"Hola David\,\
Que onda\, cuando te va a quedar bien la clase? Me urge saber porque tengo mucha chamba y necesito hacerte un horario. Pasame tu fon y te hablo mañana para quedar.\
Gracias\,\
Saludos",19340,"BBCode","2011-03-15 17:40:55"
19437,2719,"Que onda\,\
Pues dices que tu puedes los lunes\, jueves o miercoles a partir de las 4 \, no?\
Pero los lunes y los jueves que horarios tienes disponibles?\
Creo que a mi me queda mejor jueves o miercoles\, cualquiera de los dos\, pero no se que horarios tengas disponibles los jueves.\
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Mi telefono es este: 5528584432\
De preferencia hablame en la tarde\, porque por la manana estoy en clases.\
Si no \, yo te hablo manana igual en la tarde.\
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Saludos.\
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-David-",19414,"BBCode","2011-03-15 20:32:05"
19438,2790,"Hey Rick\,\
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about 5 minutes ago I got notifications that 2 of the e-mails I sent you didn't go through (I assume the third notification is on its way).  After my final tomorrow i'm going back to NYC so i'll figure out exactly how i'm going to send you this either tomorrow before my flight or Thursday morning.  What i'm going to try next is sending 15 e-mails with one song each (it sounds daunting but it isn't too bad).\
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Sam",19272,"BBCode","2011-03-15 21:11:56"
19439,3236,"Thanks for your interest.\
It is a great guitar for the buck.\
New one is $1\,800\
Will take $1\,100 plus shipping.\
I'm located in Pittsburgh PA\
MJ",19439,"BBCode","2011-03-16 16:17:18"
19440,2719,"Enrique\,\
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Este es mi correo :\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ramos.coria.david@gmail.com\">ramos.coria.david@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Saludos\
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-David-",19440,"BBCode","2011-03-16 17:14:11"
19441,1650,"Hi\,\
\
Are you free on Saturday afternoon to Jam? \
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",19352,"BBCode","2011-03-16 20:47:51"
19442,3059,"hi maxwell\
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I live in poland\, eastern europe. too far from you. I think I have to rely on books.\
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regards\
rafa",19420,"BBCode","2011-03-17 05:44:13"
19443,1650,"Hi\,\
\
I'm not sure if yo got the last message I sent because it's still in the outbox.\
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Are you free on Saturday afternoon to Jam?\
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",19443,"BBCode","2011-03-17 12:12:28"
19447,151,"Hey Judson\
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can you please email me at  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->  \, I have lost two emails I tried to send you from here...\
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Best\
Scot",19281,"BBCode","2011-03-18 09:56:41"
19449,1650,"Hi\,\
\
Sorry if this is a repeat email\, but when I sent the lst two emails to you they are still in my outbox\, which makes me think you didn't get them.\
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Anyway I was thinking of coming up to meet you in Woodland Hills this weekend\, but now have made plans on both days so I'd have to come up next week or the next time you're going to be there.\
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Please give me a call so we can discuss getting together soon.\
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",19449,"BBCode","2011-03-18 13:55:10"
19450,9,"picks are here! Just order online (righty but I will send you the lefty). thanks!",19342,"BBCode","2011-03-19 11:20:52"
19451,2002,"Hello Stenslager\,\
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is the guitar still for sale and what is the price for it\
comming with case?\
i live in holland\
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thanks for your answer\
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best regards\
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Albert",19451,"BBCode","2011-03-20 04:24:33"
19452,2719,"Ok.\
Thanks Michael!\
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-David-",19341,"BBCode","2011-03-20 10:45:58"
19453,2719,"Payment sent.  :D \
\
Thanks Michael.\
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-David-",19341,"BBCode","2011-03-20 10:55:17"
19454,1981,"if its the hahl guitar its still for sale\,\,and yes i comes with a case\,\,price it has been throug the hands of stephan hahl last year at samois\,\,according to him its 4000 euros worth\,\,and it plays just beautifully :D",19451,"BBCode","2011-03-20 11:27:06"
19455,2790,"Hey Rick\,\
\
I tried sending the tracks again and it says your e-mail is \"overquota\"\
\
Would you consider making a yahoo e-mail?  It's free and I could send you the rest of the songs that way (if you received any of them)\
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Sam",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-20 22:18:25"
19456,1981,"hi again Albert.\
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sorry for my quick reply yesterday\,\,but i had a lot on my mind\,\,if you are a serious buyer\,we can work out a price\,\,im comming to holland every 2 months or so\,\,so we can meet and you can try out the guitar\,\,im going to amsterdam so if this is something for you please let me know.\
All the best n' cheers from denmark\
Thomas",19451,"BBCode","2011-03-21 00:15:18"
19457,346,"Hi Sam\,\
\"Over Quota\"......sheesh\, it sounds like something in a California salad!\
I actually received 9 tracks this morning.\
And thank you so much for doing this!\
No hurry for the others (if any).\
Whenever you think of it.\
Well\, I'm off to DC to see David Reinhardt and Christian Escoude\,..should be cool.\
A preview of Samois!\
Thanks again\,\
Rick",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-21 07:07:54"
19458,2790,"Oh that's great\, I wasn't sure if they sent or not.  Ill email you the last 6 as soon as I get home then.  Have a great time at the festival--are you planning on going to Django in June? I'm going for my first time this year.\
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Sam",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-21 08:50:26"
19459,1275,"Hello again Aurelien and thank you for writing to me.  Yes I understand about the Sunday morning.  Where in the Paris area do you live?  I will be in Montmartre\, is that close to you?\
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Thanks - Dean",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-21 11:51:06"
19460,2790,"Just finished sending them--let me know when you have the chance that you've received all of them.\
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Sam",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-21 13:17:00"
19461,3152,"Hi ! I can come to you if you want\, on the afternoon\, I'll be free at 2 pm\,or if you want\, I live in Montreuil\, city beside Paris\, the subway goes in my town. As you want ;-)\
I forgot to tell you something impotant\, the ''price'' !!! :-D\
If I come\, I'll ask you 40 euros\, if you come\, 30. No problem for the length\, if you need 3 hours\, it will be 3 hours for the same price.\
I wait for your reply ;-)",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-21 13:38:56"
19462,1275,"Hi Aurelien\,\
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I would like very much to get a guitar lesson from you.  \
I am happy to pay you 40 euros because then I wont get lost in Paris !!\
The subway stops very close to my hotel as well.\
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I will confirm with you later in the week.  I am a little worried now because I have been sick for days and hope I will feel better by Wednesday.  Wednesday I go to Barcelona for a few days and then to Paris on Saturday.  I really hope I can meet you !  Also feel free to email me if you like at   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
(a little faster)\
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Thanks - Dean",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-21 14:06:06"
19463,726,"Still interested! Just hoping I have the money soon!",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-21 23:54:25"
19464,2671,"Hey Doug\, sounds good. I have a couple of people looking...Let me know...I could come down a little if that would help\, not sure how long your thinking. Feel free to pm or call whenever. \
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Thanks\,\
Dave",19384,"BBCode","2011-03-22 06:32:46"
19466,606,"Salut Francois\,\
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Some people at swingjo sent me some of the Marcel Azzola scores I was looking for.  I thought I would send these to you as a 'thank you' for getting me started with Rue de la Chine and Delicatesse.\
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Best\,\
Brandon",19466,"BBCode","2011-03-22 08:28:06"
19467,203,"Hi Brandon\,\
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Thanks so much for the music sheets. They seem rather rare items.\
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Could you please send me you e-mail address\, it would be easier than to send you stuff thru the Djangobooks message box.\
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If you are into 'moderne valse'\, I should be able to provide you with other tunes\, but I must search in my mess.\
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Are you also interested in Ferret Bros music?\
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I also have some scanned articles from \"Accordéon Magazine\" mainly historical about old accordionist. Would you be interested?\
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You can contact me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr\">Francois.Ravez@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
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Best\
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François",19466,"BBCode","2011-03-23 01:33:08"
19468,2959,"Hi MJ\,\
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Did not mean to lead you on - I am not personally interested in the guitar. I posted those questions because several others on the site are looking for guitars.\
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I was looking to pull more info out of you on the board to drone up interest.  :D \
Help you out. \
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A bunch of guys want gypsy guitars but don't want to pony up the $2000+. So anything which is well built and sounds good and comes in at the $1000 or under I would hope would sell pretty quick!\
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On these forums people tend to shy away from for sale posts which do not include a lot of information and are from a poster who has very few posts/history on the board. There have been a few conversations on Manouche guitars and I don't recall any negative comments.\
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Good luck!\
Andy",19439,"BBCode","2011-03-23 05:32:34"
19469,2682,"Ben\, I have read on several of your posts that you use the Headway Preamp with an 813 mic. I am currently trying to use a similar set up with a pro 70 mic but I have a question. In essence aren't we using 2 preamps in series? One permanently attached to the mic able\, and receiving phantom power from the Headway\, and the Headway itself ? In my case this is going into  an AER 60 which I believe has it's own preamp too\, although I'm not sure if it's active when the input is set for Mic. If you have any insight on this I would be grateful to hear from you.   Thanks\, Harry Richter \,      Waterville Maine",19469,"BBCode","2011-03-23 05:37:14"
19470,1981,"hi yhere\,\,have you recived any of my answers if not please let me no and if yes then please let me know that too\,\,common courtisy :D",19451,"BBCode","2011-03-23 07:19:12"
19471,346,"Hi Sam\,\
Everything arrived just fine and I am now in the process of wearing it out!\
Thanks again.\
The concert the other night was fantastic!!\
David really tore it up.\
If you'd like to see it\, go to:http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html\
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and hit the Archives thingy (technical term) and you'll see the pic of Christian Escoude.\
Enjoy!\
Rick\
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p.s; I noticed your post about Fapy's Samick guitar.\
It's funny\, years ago I had one just like that and really didn't like it that much..\
No tone\, no resonance\, crappy components....etc\,etc.\
I traded it for a Epiphone Zephyr Regent that I absolutely love.\
Anyway\, I guess the point is\, no matter the equipment\, Fapy just sounds wonderful!!",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-23 09:57:00"
19475,2790,"I know it's a pretty low end guitar ($500) but it sounds so great when he plays it and the youtube videos i've seen of it sound pretty good as well.  I wonder if its the sort of guitar where each one varies a bit in sound (some gitanes sound much better than others i've heard).  I sat in with Ben Wood last night at Belleville Bistro at the end of his gig\, was my first time playing in public.  Very nerve wracking but a lot of fun.\
\
Glad the music worked\, the concerts paused and waiting to load so I can stream it later--thanks for the link.\
\
Sam",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-23 10:34:36"
19476,346,"Congratulations on your premier public performance!!\
Now the fun begins!!\
Yeah\, I'm sure there is a huge difference in all those guitars.\
Actually guitars in general....\
I've played Duponts that were\,..let's say less than stellar (and certainly not worth $3\,000.00)\
I've even played a couple of real Selmers and an original Maccaferri that were incredibly uninspiring (and certainly not worth $30\,000).",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-23 10:55:32"
19477,2790,"Lol yeah thanks\, I'm trying to get in as much playing with other people as I can while i'm back in NY since there's no one back in Columbus who can jam consistently.  I'll probably have to wait until Django in June for some quality group stuff.",19265,"BBCode","2011-03-23 11:02:56"
19478,620,"Hi Harry\,\
\
No\, I don't think it's a problem. The AT831b power module only sends phantom power to the condenser\, it's not really a preamp. If you are sending phantom from the Headway\, you can actually take the battery out of the module and just run off the HW. Although as I recall you can't power the mike off at the power module if you do that. \
\
As to the AER amp\, I've never used one\, so I'm afraid I can't help you with that. Maybe someone else on the forum can?\
\
Hope this was helpful ...\
\
Ben",19478,"BBCode","2011-03-23 11:26:43"
19479,470,"hi annie\, i see you have posted a message at djangobooks. so i thought i would say hello to you. this is greg in colorado springs. Don and i have been practicing to get the rhythm right. its comming along. i hope to get together with you and Don in a few weeks  for a djamm/practice. also the the bass player should be back in town aound then.\
do you have any questions about the play alongs or sheet music don gave you?\
                         keep swingin'          greg",19479,"BBCode","2011-03-23 13:24:42"
19480,470,"hi annie this is greg again.  send your reply to my main email which is  \
       <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypsysongs@aim.com\">gypsysongs@aim.com</a><!-- e -->           thanks",19480,"BBCode","2011-03-23 13:28:46"
19481,2002,"Hi Thomas\,\
\
\
yes i have recieved your answers thank you for that i was a bit busy the couple of last days so thats the reason i was a bit later with replay but i think the guitar is a bit out of the budget what i wanne spend so sorry for it wish you good luck with the selling of this nice guitar i searching further for a guitar in my budget so around 16\,1700 euro\
\
have a nice evening\
\
best regards\
\
Albert",19451,"BBCode","2011-03-23 13:37:24"
19482,1275,"hello aurelien\
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i just wanted to make sure that you recieved my message because i would like a guitar lesson on saturday afternoon if you are still available\
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thanks dean",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-23 17:47:57"
19483,151,"Mike\
\
No\, I live in Charlotte NC.  I work for USAirways\, and we have pretty good travel benefits.  My wife and I went to Paris on our honeymoon and it was so easy and we liked it so much\, we have been back 15 or 20 times.  I've been playing guitar in various styles for nearly 40 years and I've always been seriously interested in the history of the music I played.  When I started with this music back in the early 90s\, there was very little interest in it anywhere\, and basically no research being done.  So I taught myself some basic French and started writing letters.  If you write letters\, you get letters back\, and each one of them has something interesting to tell\, some new person to contact.  So over the years\, I was able to meet many of the earlier generation of musicians before they passed away\, not just in gypsy jazz\, but also (and in earlier times) in the realms of acoustic blues and old-timey music\, too.  I've been fortunate\, no doubt - many unforgettable experiences!  \
\
I have never played or seen a Gallato guitar.  I guess there are various grades of them\, some made in Spain or France\, others made in Asia.  My Favino has a fixed truss rod\, and I owned many Martins that were not adjustable.  I don't think this is a problem if the builder has enough skill to pick the right wood for the neck.  Plus if you are using Argentine type strings they don't pull so hard.  My Dupont is 18 years old\, the Favino nearly 30\, neither has ever had any adjustments whatsoever.  If it sounds good and the price is right...\
\
Best\
Scot",19483,"BBCode","2011-03-23 21:23:18"
19484,2682,"Ben\, Thanks for the reply\, I will continue to fiddle with this stuff to see if I can  tame some of the problems of amplifying an acoustic guitar.  Harry",19469,"BBCode","2011-03-24 04:37:46"
19485,455,"Hi Scot\,\
\
Wow\, that's cool!  I wish I had really been into this music back then.  I was always interested in early jazz and also Django/Stephane starting about 25 years ago but there was no info on the technique or history like we have now adays so I just struggled a bit with it and never really learned any lead technique but I learned the chord progressions really well using Freddie Green style comping so I am a passible rhythm player (trying to improve my la pompe).  Now that we have info on the lead technique I am just starting to learn some of the solos (transcribing) and a bit of improvisation but it's pretty late in life for me to have any hopes of going anywhere as a lead player.  I still love it though.\
\
Mike",19483,"BBCode","2011-03-24 07:06:22"
19486,3152,"Yes\, it's ok ! Will you have a guitar with you?\
Give me the adress\, and a phone number if possible ;-)",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-24 08:42:50"
19487,1275,"Yes I will have a guitar.\
\
Here is the address:\
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Comfort Hotel Sacre Coeur (Monmartre)\
57 Rue des abbesses\
75018 Paris\, France\
Tel: 33 (0)1 42 51 50 00 (hotel)\
\
I am checking into the hotel at about 1pm but will be gone until 2:30.\
I will be with my French friend Manu.  You can call his number and talk to me 06 22 70 18 03 or I can call you to tell you that I am on time.  \
\
Can we do a 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM lesson?  I need help soloing in major keys.\
\
Thanks - Dean",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-24 09:38:15"
19488,3152,"From 3\, it's ok ! 06.46.40.58.10\
See you on Saturday !",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-24 09:58:09"
19489,3257,"Hello!\
\
My name is Philip\, I'm from Poland. Me and my friends are starting a group playing old style/gypsy/jazz swing. We have a double bass player\, lead guitar player which has Gallato oval Angelo Debarre\, and I'm trying to be a rhythm player. Although I'm not homegrown amateur musician and have quite professional regular guitars\, the sound of standard dreadnought or jumbo totally don't fit the style in a musical sense.\
I have to bought a dhole guitar. I don't have lot of money and must say that for me only reasonable guitars are cigano dhole or a harley benton\, of course only for starting the project. I read in some topic that You have both those guitars.\
\
I would be very pleased if You could tell me what's the difference between them\, how they sound\, or which is better. I read that Harley bentons may be the copy of dell arte hommage. The harley benton is also chipper so i must say that I'm really confused about this.\
\
Unfortunately my country is a way behind in music business so I have no chance to play any of these guitars. I could go to thomann but its few hundred kilometers...\
Your opinion would be very valuable and help to bring Django music in Poland\, because in 40 mln people country there is no gypsy swing band...\
\
Hope to receive a reply from You.\
Cheers from Poland\, Philip\
\
Ps. Sorry for my not native English :)",19489,"BBCode","2011-03-24 10:25:09"
19490,620,"Hi - we have a spammer in the FAQ forum\, some guy called Reddoor121314.",19490,"BBCode","2011-03-25 08:02:16"
19491,2959,"Robin Nolan Books/Cds \"Licks 1\" and \"Licks 2\" are in the mail to you. Sorry for the delay. But I forgot to add the $40 for the Gonzalo books!  :x \
\
So let's do this...\
\
Send me the Gonzalo Books and I'll take a look at them - will send you the money then. If they are as good as the snippet sample I've seen\, I think I'll like them.\
\
Andy Welihozkiy\
412-B Main St\
Northborough\, MA 01532\
\
Feel free to borrow the Nolan books for a few months - I'll drop you a line come mid/late summer to send them back. Should be plenty of time for you to memorize everything!  :lol: \
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Andy",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-25 14:12:22"
19492,1981,"hi mikael\,\,sorry for my late reply\,but i had to have some surgery done to my knee\,\,its all smashed up becaurse of my job:(.\
Anyway\,i saw teds old guitar is for sale\,\,are you perhaps interested in a trade off\,\,my hahl for the AJL\,\,?? the fret work is finished in 10 days for now\,\,he's slow that tech of mine\,but a great and cheap one aswell :D.\
Regards Thomas",18982,"BBCode","2011-03-27 05:33:41"
19493,1981,"here is dorado playing the guitar\, from his concert here in copenhagen in january",18982,"BBCode","2011-03-27 07:03:20"
19494,9,"Hi Thomas\,\
\
Thanks for the offer but I need cash for Ted's guitar.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",18981,"BBCode","2011-03-27 07:39:51"
19495,1275,"Hello Aurelien!\
\
I am leaving Paris now and had a great time here.  Paris is a beautiful city\, and your guitar lesson was the highlight of my visit.  Thank you for your great help!\
\
Dean",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-28 00:29:22"
19496,3152,"it was a great moment to teach in english for me  :mrgreen: \
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hope it will be helpfull\, and i'm happy you enjoyed your week end in paris !!!!\
\
maybe in another place  anoether time :D ?....\
\
bye !\
\
Say hello to Josh for me !",19230,"BBCode","2011-03-28 04:55:22"
19497,2082,"Hi Wayne\,\
\
I am interested to start playing swing manouche with you guys if possible.\
Do you still meet in Toronto with the gypsy guitars? I have the French accordion.\
Can you let  men know when and where please? i live just outside of Guelph but will try to make it to the jam session.\
Thanks\,\
\
Denny.",19497,"BBCode","2011-03-28 05:22:49"
19498,45,"Denk:\
\
We still jam every tues night EXCEPT this coming tues March 29. Other than that we meet every tues.\
\
Can you please join my facebook group Hot Club of Corktown. to keep informed.\
\
Also can you send your email so i can directly email you.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura",19498,"BBCode","2011-03-28 05:50:04"
19499,45,"Denk:\
\
We still jam every tues night EXCEPT this coming tues March 29. Other than that we meet every tues.\
\
Can you please join my facebook group Hot Club of Corktown. to keep informed.\
\
Also can you send your email so i can directly email you.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura",19497,"BBCode","2011-03-28 05:59:34"
19500,45,"Denk:\
\
We still jam every tues night EXCEPT this coming tues March 29. Other than that we meet every tues.\
\
Can you please join my facebook group Hot Club of Corktown. to keep informed.\
\
Also can you send your email so i can directly email you.\
\
cheers\
\
Wayne Nakamura",19498,"BBCode","2011-03-28 06:05:00"
19501,2082,"This is my private email; <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:denk8@yahoo.com\">denk8@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I will try for next Tuesday!\
\
Is Rodolphe R. still around?\
\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",19497,"BBCode","2011-03-28 08:00:46"
19502,2082,"Hi Charlie\,\
I would like to have your opinion on Favino guitars. \
You emailed me some pictures of  your Favino some time ago along with your Dupont. I was tempted to buy it but now i am looking to buy  a Favino.\
What's your experience with these guitars?\
Are they difficult to play?\
What is the price for one?\
I am looking at  a 1979 Jacques _JP model and they want $5500. Seems a bit high but looking at some of the prices on the forum they go for $6500.\
thanks for any information.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",19502,"BBCode","2011-03-28 09:26:44"
19503,2082,"Hi Michael\,\
I would like to have your opinion on Favino guitars. \
By some of your posts you seem to have played just about every gypsy guitar. In particular i am looking at a 1979 Favino and the heart shaped Di Mauro \
What's your experience with these guitars?\
Are they difficult to play?\
Is the Favino at $6500 a bit overpriced i am thinking more like $5500.The DiMauro at $4800 seems like a better value in a vintage guitar?\
Which one would you buy?\
Thanks for any opinion on these guitars.\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",19503,"BBCode","2011-03-28 09:34:08"
19505,293,"Hi Denny\,\
Jacques guitars are a bit high but he is quite trustworthy regarding sound and quality.  I love my Favino\, it is absolutely amazing.  Rodrigo did wonders resetting it up and as a result it is easier to play.  Since it's a Jacque Favino it has no trussrod and that makes it more sensitive to the weather.  Shims and alternate bridges are the rule.  But the sound is amazing.  \
You should get in touch with Rodrigo for more info.  He has worked on a slew of them.  Have you thought of commissioning one from JP?\
Rodrigo's guitars are also quite amazing though very different.  Remember\, any gypsy guitar can be tempermental and hard to play if set up wrong.  The size of the neck and your hands and strenghth are also x factors.  Mazzoleni will tell you what the guitar is comparable to sizewise.  These guitars are relatively rare and will increase in value. \
Hope this helps. \
Charlie",19505,"BBCode","2011-03-28 09:51:35"
19506,2082,"Hi Michael\,\
\
You are sooo right! I have been reading your posts and others as well as trolling the website. However\, since i am a newbie Django enthusiast i don't know much  about the vintage years and what's really good out there. \
I am in Canada now\, but i went to school in Toledo OH.\
Can I call you this evening to ask you about the guitars?\
I would be honoured to have your advice.\
\
Denny.",19503,"BBCode","2011-03-28 10:12:44"
19507,2082,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
I thought about luthier made ones but for some strange reason i find myself really drawn to the mystique of the Favino guitars even though they are not all equal. Can you tell me what year is your Favino?\
Do you find you need greater hand strength on the Favino than a Selmac? Is it that only guitar you have?\
\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",19502,"BBCode","2011-03-28 10:37:38"
19508,563,"Denny--\
\
Well\, I am an Ohio boy and actually lived in Toledo for a brief spell. It was too close to Michigan for me!\
\
Assuming you are on Eastern time\, I will be home about 7:00 your time\, give or take a few minutes. I am supposed to go to a jam tonight\, but am still debating whether or not to go. If so\, I'll leave at 9:00 your time. So anywhere in that window will do. \
\
And if you ever make it to Chicago\, you can stop by and play the whole lot of them.\
\
Michael",19508,"BBCode","2011-03-28 11:50:47"
19509,2082,"..Michael\,\
\
i will try to call at about 7:30 pm Eastern.\
My number is (519)588-1140.\
\
Denny\, Ontario",19503,"BBCode","2011-03-28 13:48:18"
19510,563,"Steve--\
\
I am getting old and forget things...\
\
Did I ever send you the Wrembel material?\
\
Michael",18044,"BBCode","2011-03-28 13:55:19"
19511,293,"Mine is a 77... it's in the Favino archive right next to Ry Cooder's: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/favinoarchive/jacquesfavinos.htm]http://www.djangobooks.com/favinoarchiv ... avinos.htm[/url]\
it also has a cedar top which gives it an extremely unique sound.\
If you are really serious\, talk to Rodrigo.  He has really seen and repaired more of these than anyone outside of JP himself.  You can reach him at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rodrigoshopis@gmail.com\">rodrigoshopis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I would say that you do need a good amount of hand strength to play a Favino well... rather\, you need to play it regularly and with discipline to play it well.  It was twice as hard to play as my Dupont even after Rodrigo did his setup magic.\
It is a pure gypsy guitar and that being said\, it requires a dedication and passion that puts it in a different place than normal selmacs.  But from what I understand the original selmers had no truss rods and were probably quite similar in terms of playability.  Again\, you should ask Rodrigo\, who has also played\, repaired and setup a dozen Selmers as well.\
Hope this helps.\
You can write me at my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Charlie",19502,"BBCode","2011-03-28 15:01:43"
19512,2522,"No Michael\, you didn't.  But you can now  :) \
thanks\,\
Steve\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lacrossehotclub@gmail.com\">lacrossehotclub@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",18044,"BBCode","2011-03-28 16:10:01"
19513,293,"Where is the guitar you are looking at? I thought it was the '79 on Jacques Mazzoleni's site but that is 6500... a real beauty to be sure but a hybrid Jacque and JP.  Cedar top and original case.  Refretted by JP and so forth.\
Is this the same one?  \
C",19505,"BBCode","2011-03-28 19:29:07"
19514,2082,"Hi Charlie\,\
Jacques has the cedar one and seems real nice. Michael had it last year also.\
There is also a private sale 1979 going for about $5500 but without the original case. I am thinking about it even though as you said it's more JP than Jacques because i believe he retired in 1978 and JP started to make the modern Favino's.\
Regards\,\
Thanks\,\
Denny.",19502,"BBCode","2011-03-28 19:42:52"
19515,293,"Still that would be a Jacques style guitar in those years and very little different except for the black neck and cedar top.  Those are great guitars if they are in decent condition... that is to say\, no big cracks\, neck straight and good frets and most of all solid braces in good shape with no sagging or cracks.  Always best if you can play it first!!!\
Charlie",19502,"BBCode","2011-03-28 19:50:19"
19516,3284,"Hey! \
I was wondering if you still have the Hahl-guitar for sale\, and eventually how much would you charge?\
\
Viktor",19516,"BBCode","2011-03-29 01:09:35"
19517,1981,"hi victor\
i still have it\,\,price is 4500$\
or 3000 euros\
regards thomas",19516,"BBCode","2011-03-29 01:16:13"
19518,3284,"Ok\, that's a bit out of my range. Thanks anyway!",19516,"BBCode","2011-03-29 01:57:23"
19519,1981,"its ok\,\,i know its expencive but look at it this way\,\,a new hahl is now 9000$ and he aint getting cheaper\,\,its an investment and a great guitar to play\,\,but thanks for your interest in my guitar\,\,regards\
Thomas",19516,"BBCode","2011-03-29 02:37:06"
19520,3280,"Hey Judson\,\
\
Thanks for taking the time to compile transcriptions of Eddie's songs\, I am a big fan of his. I have been looking for a tab of his songs  \"a little love\, a little kiss\"\, \"Jeannine\" and \"Perfect\". Do you have them? Can you please send it to me? My e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:foster.thomaz@gmail.com\">foster.thomaz@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Also\, if it is any help\, the book \"Masters of Plectrum Guitar\" published by Mel Bay has several Lang tunes. The material is copyrighted\, off course\, but if you are trying to make your own transcrition of any of the songs included\, \"taking a peek\"(so to speak) would probably help.\
\
Cheers!",19520,"BBCode","2011-03-29 09:28:56"
19521,516,"[quote=\"HotTinRoof\"]Robin Nolan Books/Cds \"Licks 1\" and \"Licks 2\" are in the mail to you. Sorry for the delay. But I forgot to add the $40 for the Gonzalo books!  :x \
\
So let's do this...\
\
Send me the Gonzalo Books and I'll take a look at them - will send you the money then. If they are as good as the snippet sample I've seen\, I think I'll like them.\
\
Feel free to borrow the Nolan books for a few months - I'll drop you a line come mid/late summer to send them back. Should be plenty of time for you to memorize everything!  :lol: \
\
Talk to you soon\,\
Andy[/quote]\
\
\
 Hi Andy\
\
I got the books already - I guess what I've been describing are called \"linear arpeggios\" according to Nolan.  The Bergara books definitely win the info/sq in contest\, I'm sure you'll like them\, much to absorb.  \
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I'll be able to mail them to you on Thurs or Fri\,  will let you know when they go out.  I shouldn't need that long with the Nolan stuff\, but don't forget to remind me in case I do!  \
\
Regards\,\
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Elliot",19323,"BBCode","2011-03-30 06:41:59"
19522,2954,"I just learned tears off of your youtube video\, and I was wondering if you learned it off that \"Unaccompanied Django\" thing or if you figured it out yourself.  Just wanting to know whose version I am doing.\
\
Thanks!",19522,"BBCode","2011-03-30 14:20:55"
19523,426,"[quote=\"djangoprodigy\"]I just learned tears off of your youtube video\, and I was wondering if you learned it off that \"Unaccompanied Django\" thing or if you figured it out yourself.  Just wanting to know whose version I am doing.\
\
Thanks![/quote]\
\
Hey there\,\
\
Glad you liked the video! It's my own arrangement.\
\
Adrian",19523,"BBCode","2011-03-30 15:08:20"
19524,1833,"hello\, this year im planning to go to samois. i want to go camping for less money to spend . Any suggestions?  i need any tent to take? which camp is good to go to find ppl to jam?\
\
thanks",19524,"BBCode","2011-04-01 09:03:41"
19525,311,"Hi\,\
There are two campsites. Samois(Le petit Barbeau) and samoreau.\
Samoreau is where the big names go\, lots of non stop music (won't get much sleep) and it has a bar with food. Gets pretty crowded and the level of the players is high. Lots of pro-jams\, not many beginner circles. 45 minute walk to the festival site.\
Samois is bigger\, closer to the festival site\, less crowded and more silence in case you want to sleep... it's great for more amateurish jams\, no bar though\, but if you bring food you can cook it there\, there are grills for everyone's usage free and they sell beer and sodas.\
If you have a car that's great! You can go to the supermarket\, visit both campings\, etc.\
Bring a tent or buy one in Paris\, make reservations in advance for both campgrounds by telephone.\
Have fun!!",19525,"BBCode","2011-04-01 13:06:14"
19526,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=46697#p46697]Subject: scores[/url]\
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[quote=\"rafapak\"]hi guys\
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I wonder if it is possible to buy the scores of gypsy jazz standards somewhere in the form of books or anything. Please \, let me know if the scores of gj standards exist[/quote]\
Hi -\
\
I didn't want to post this in competition to Michael's post about items available for sale on his site\, but there is a great Django fakebook available FOR FREE at:\
[url]http://www.gypsyguitar.de/downloads/gg-downloads/fakebook_django_2008.pdf[/url]",19526,"BBCode","2011-04-01 15:53:43"
19527,3059,"thanks klaatu\
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I already downloded this file",19527,"BBCode","2011-04-01 16:33:24"
19528,1833,"thanks alot",19524,"BBCode","2011-04-02 02:45:41"
19529,3059,"hi klaatu\
\
can you tell me what microphones do you use for amplyfying your gypsy guitar?\
\
regards\
rafal",19529,"BBCode","2011-04-03 07:32:16"
19530,3292,"Hello\, \
My name is Gregor. \
I work for bigest guitar magazine in Poland. \
I have received many emails from polish guitar players with qestions about Gypsy Jazz Guitar. It seems to get more popular. \
I'm going to write some articles about GJ Guitars and I'm seriously interested in buying one of your instruments. \
For many reasons I find Gallato GJ Guitars more accurate than others.\
Is there any chance to try your instruments\, to talk about it and maybe to buy one at MusikMesse in Frankfurt?\
Greetings from Poland.\
\
Gregor Grzegorz Ufnal\
Senior Art Editor\
Photo Managing Editor\
[url=http://www.topguitar.pl]http://www.topguitar.pl[/url]",19530,"BBCode","2011-04-03 10:42:48"
19531,516,"Hi Andy\
\
  The Gonzalo books are in the mail now via FedEx\
\
  Tracking No is  76015984335\
\
  TTYS\,\
\
 Elliot",19323,"BBCode","2011-04-03 14:29:41"
19532,302,"Tim  -           \
              Thanks for your previous response to my questions about the Laney Cub 10 model you have.\
             Have you heard anybody playing thru the higher wattage Laney Cub 12R (12\" speaker)  model?  It has more tonal capability control with preamp Gain\, Treble\, Mid\, Bass and the output has VOL\, TONE and REVERB with both regular 15 input and low 0.75 watt input with distortion capibility (I probably don't need that).  I ask because I have a KRIVO Djangobucker (magnetic)\, adjustible polepiece W/Vol control that I can use in my GJ guitars along with a tube amp if I buy one! ( The KRIVO magnetic PU  is as clean sounding as my Schertler Basic PU thru my Schertler Unico amp) but may offer a more \"Stimer\" magnetic tone sound with a tube amp.  I also have an Eastman AR805 non cut\, L5 archtop type Gibson with an upgraded PU that could also be used.\
..........Anyway\, whatever info you have is appreciated!\
..........Thanks\, Rockne",18890,"BBCode","2011-04-03 17:39:24"
19533,123,"Hi Rocky\,\
\
I haven't heard that amp\, but the reviews have been very favourable.\
It wasn't available when I bought my Cub 10\, if it had then I would have been very tempted by the slightly higher wattage and the reverb option. I think it would be great for both your guitars. Personally I really like being able to get a bit of break up in the sound\, it really gives it that electric Django sound! \
\
I actually emailed Laney telling them that the amps are ideally suited for this music and offered my services and sent them a video in the hope getting an endorsement deal. They never answered me haha! I suppose they are really all about rock music and couldn't get their heads around the swing/jazz angle. Oh well\, it was worth a try!\
\
best\
\
Tim",18890,"BBCode","2011-04-04 01:42:10"
19534,620,"Hi Rafal\,\
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Whenever we play in a venue with a PA system and a sound man\, my preference is to mike the guitar with a regular microphone\, such as a Shure SM57. We get by far the best and most accurate acoustic sound that way. Without a sound man\, you run greater risk of getting feedback. \
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If there is no sound guy\, we'll generally go with our on-board instrument amplification. The other guys all have some sort of pickup on their instruments\, but I have abandoned pickups and now only use an Audio-Technica AT831b condenser mike with the AT violin mount\, either into our own PA system or into my Schertler David amp in very small venues. You absolutely have to use a good preamp to contour the sound and especially to avoid feedback. Mine is a Headway EDB1.\
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Hope this helps.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",19534,"BBCode","2011-04-04 04:39:33"
19535,2082,"Hi Michael\,\
Hope your having a good day!\
It was nice to chat with you regarding vintage guitars and to have your advice on the differences of various luthier's.\
I am still undecided between the Di Mauro vs Favino. There are a few more Favino's listed. For example Elderly's has 2 a 1990 D hole (owned previously by MH) and an 1983 oval hole. I already talked with Michel from Montreal about his Favino and you  are correct he seems like a genuine nice guy. Michel said that his Favino is a solid guitar with the typical nasal tone.\
It has some finnish wear on the back and will need some resto to protect the wood but his price seems reasonable. i don't know how much better the other Favino's would be. Any thought's around these guitars?\
By the way i will be travelling to Columbus late April. How far away are you from there?\
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Regards\,\
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Denny.",19503,"BBCode","2011-04-04 09:40:30"
19536,302,"Tim  -\
              Thanks again for the input.  I'll probably get a tube amp within the next 6 months or so\, and I'll get my opinion back to you.  Last year I heard an archtop player using the \"low\" watt input on his Carr amp.  I guess to get more pre-amp gain even though he was playing straight-ahead standard jazz in a duo with a sax.  Way to expensive for my needs though!\
              Cheers\,  Rocky",18890,"BBCode","2011-04-04 10:58:43"
19537,563,"Hi Denny!\
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I think you have two \"can't miss\" choices. Even the cedar Favino is supposedly pretty nice\, although I have been told it had some damage in it's earlier life which has now been repaired. I have a friend here who is selling his '82 Favino and might take $4\,500 hundred for it. I think Michel's is better. The one here is shipping off to Michael today\, though\, so you'd have to act fast. It's a good guitar\, but sounds less like a traditional Favino\, and is a little more Selmerish in tone. The price is great\, though! I wouldn't worry about the lack of finish on a guitar. You can do it at some point\, but unless the guitar is going to spend alot of time exposed to the elements\, you really could leave it alone. Alot of old guitars have areas with no finish.\
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I enjoyed talking with you as well\, but I told my wife afterwards that I felt like I'd taken alot of your time and hadn't helped you at all. I do think that Joseph di Mauro guitars have tons of panache and history: Tchan Tchou Vidal and Baro Ferret both played them and La Gitane is almost certainly recorded on one. Plus they are very rare\, so you will almost always have the only one around. Favino's are more common\, but also have a rich history. I think you can't go wrong either way. I'm not familiar with the two Favinos at Elderly. \
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Columbus is probably 5 1/2 to 6 hours from Chicago. I'll be there is August\, but probably not before.",19508,"BBCode","2011-04-04 11:06:01"
19538,2082,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks for the update. Is your friends Favino a D hole?\
Let me know i will think it over asap!\
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thanks\,\
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Denny.",19503,"BBCode","2011-04-04 11:21:34"
19540,2082,"Does it have any repairs?",19503,"BBCode","2011-04-04 11:28:56"
19542,563,"[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/jp-favino-1983.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... -1983.html[/url]\
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Here is the local guitar.",19508,"BBCode","2011-04-04 12:32:03"
19543,2082,"Hi Michael \
If you can send me his info that would be great.",19503,"BBCode","2011-04-04 12:35:50"
19544,563,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:leroybach@gmail.com\">leroybach@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Did you get the link to the guitar on Djangobooks that I sent?",19508,"BBCode","2011-04-04 12:49:49"
19545,2082,"Thanks Michael. I will review and let him know if I decide on it asap. Regards. \
Denny.",19503,"BBCode","2011-04-04 13:04:03"
19547,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40423#p40423]Subject: Should I buy a Cigano?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]I use both Argentines and Galli's.\
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I prefer the sound of the Argentines on my guitar however both of them last me about a month and I average about 15 hrs a week. Usually the sound of the strings has faded enough that I want new ones. If I wasn't so lazy about string changes I would change them once a week.\
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I have broken a G string a few times but have never had the winding's come off.[/quote]\
hi jazzaferi\
I would like to ask you for a favour.\
How would you compare 10-45 Savarez Argentine to 10-45 Galli GSL 10. Are they similiar strings? I used to use 11-46 argentine but I think they are too hard for me. When I watched stochelo clip I thought he was using nylon strings because they seemed so delicate. I was told later they those weren't nylon strings but Galli silk and steel. can you compare those two kinds of strings? Do you use 10-45 or 11-46 strings?",19547,"BBCode","2011-04-04 13:18:37"
19548,1852,"I have used 10-45 argies and galli's and the galli silk and steel.  I currently use the 11-46 Argies as I get a fuller richer tone on my guitar.  I have big strong fingers from lots of physical work and years of playing so while I have to work harder on vibrato I get the sound I want.\
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I love the feel of silk and steel strings but they are a bit too muted for my taste\,\
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I would suggest play through a pack of each of the types you are interested in and see how they sound with your attack\, your style and what you want to achieve.\
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It took me about 6 months to finalize on my string choice.... and now that I can get some round core GJ stings from Michael I am going to give them a try.  IMO round core have a nicer feel and I prefer the sound.  \
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You should be aware I do not play for nor try to get the typical midrangy \"dry\" as some call it\, tone although I do get lots of the singing sustain from my Dunn.  Everyone who has heard it comments on it's voice which is quite rich and full.\
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Hope this is of some help.  Feel free to message more if you are inclined.\
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Best  Jay",19548,"BBCode","2011-04-04 13:45:18"
19549,3059,"thanks jay for reply\
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when you say 'round core' what do you mean? Does it have to do with the shape of the strings. If round core is one of few shapes \, what are few other shapes?",19547,"BBCode","2011-04-04 13:50:23"
19551,1852,"There are two types of wire used in string making.  Hexagonal core wire or round core wire.  The bronze or copper (silver plated in the case of GJ) windings are then wound around the core.  Manufacturers prefer to use hex core as it is easier to get the winding to cut in and stay in place but it does leave some tiny spaces and the hex core by it's shape makes the string feel less supple in the hand.\
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The downside to round core is if not well done they will rattle which requires higher degrees of quality control and also if the person putting on the string cuts it to length before a lock wrap is tensioned up the windings can loosen off.\
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IMO and that of a number of players that I know of round core wire when well made makes for a richer fuller sounding string.  Quite a bit more expensive and they may not last quite as long although for me I wear through the outer winding on the G's in about 20 hours of playing (about a week or so) so that is an issue with both types.  Hex are just cheaper so I think I will likely just use round cores for  gigs where people might enjoy hearing the difference and recording situations.\
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Jay",19548,"BBCode","2011-04-04 21:46:39"
19552,220,"[quote=\"Archtop Eddy\"]Hey Stubla\, I hope things are going well with you. I like your writeup about Django\, Gypsies and musical education.  I'm wondering though... You said Tcha Limberger can read music.  I thought he was blind.  Does he do it by braille?  I send you this message pm because there might be an obvious answer that I'm not seeing and I don't want to look like a total dork for asking.  Thanks man!\
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AE[/quote]",19552,"BBCode","2011-04-05 11:12:33"
19553,220,"Hi eddy\
What i should have said is that Tcha had a formal education --i know he studied in Hungary at some Academy.\
Last Samois i heard Tcha playing a complex Bach fugue note for note and with perfect classical technique.There is indeed braille for musical notation and i think Tcha uses that.In fact i once knew a guy in London whose job it was to 'translate' traditional musical notation into a special type of braille.\
Hope that answers your question.\
Kind regards\
Stu",19552,"BBCode","2011-04-05 11:19:04"
19554,220,"Hi eddy\
What i should have said is that Tcha had a formal education --i know he studied in Hungary at some Academy.\
Last Samois i heard Tcha playing a complex Bach fugue note for note and with perfect classical technique.There is indeed braille for musical notation and i think Tcha uses that.In fact i once knew a guy in London whose job it was to 'translate' traditional musical notation into a special type of braille.\
Hope that answers your question.\
Kind regards\
Stu",19552,"BBCode","2011-04-05 11:23:08"
19557,220,"Thanks Eddy\
Yes--what a loss to the world(and all to alcoholism) Orehkov was--an incredible player--a victim of a terrible political regime.\
In those communist days the guitar was considered a 'folkloric' instrument and thus incapable of real artistic expression(which we know now is bullshit)\
i was lucky enough to get an LP in the mid 80's of his playing--truly amazing performances- Both Angelo and Boulou worship the man's playing.\
Cheers Stu",19552,"BBCode","2011-04-05 13:25:03"
19558,302,"Hello Bob  -\
                     A buzz/rattle has developed in my Holo #14.  Two months back Ranger & The Rearrangers had a Django birthday tribute concert that I and Neal Anderson sat in with.  I asked Neal about this \"buzz\" and he said you would want to know about it and determine the reason!  I took it to a local luthier\, John Thayer who went thru the accrediated school in phoenix AZ.  He used a mirror and LED light and determined there didn't appear to be any loose bracing.  We then slid a full piece of \"felt\" under the whole tailpiece and the rattle stopped.  I think that even a little top adjustment in this guitar over time is now allowing a rattle since the tailpiece I observed when installed had quite lengthly \"edge contact\" with the sound board top due to the fast 90 degree bend when clearing the back of the guitar.  It appears It will need a new tailpiece installed that allows a slower bend so as not to allow top  contact.  The felt of course is not a final solution since there is some dampening/dulling of attack and sustain.\
                     I've been playing my very good Dell 'Arte '04 Hommage which has opened up more since using it alot over the last three months so it isn't necessary that my #14 problem be solved in any rush!!!!\
                     I'm in Bremerton so can arrange to meet you at the ferry terminal in Seattle sometime when you plan on coming up to do business with Michael or I could ship it down to you via UPS or FedEx.  I have boxes and foam pellet packing.\
                     I'm not asking you to fully cover the cost of this repair\, but I know that you would want to ascertain why this problem developed.\
                     Cheers\,  Rocky",19558,"BBCode","2011-04-05 19:38:22"
19559,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=46793#p46793]Subject: \"Escalier\" arps[/url]\
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[quote=\"Graham_Fellows\"]Hi Harry\, any chance you could send me that pm as well with the extra details on those two arps?[/quote]\
Sure man! Here's the PM I sent to Lango-Django. I hope you find it useful:\
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Gm6:\
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Two notes per string and you have four inversions\
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Learn them well in G then transpose to all 12 keys. Is a brutal workout but it's the only way to really see the pattern on the entire fretboard and then you can use them all over the place.\
Gm6 = C9= Em7b5= F#7 alt\
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The same goes for Gm7 (=Bb6) find all four inversions then transpose to all keys and start practicing over the substitute chords.\
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What I have my students do is record a 2/12 minutes long playalong of just one chord\, Gm6 for example and run all your Gm6 arps up and down then record a C9 and run those same Gm6 arps\, then record a F#alt\, etc\
Then use a different key\, then a different arp.\
Then work on connections like G9 to C6\, E7 alt- Am6\, Am6 - Dm6\, etc.\
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It takes from 1 month up to 6 months of focused work for them to really nail it but the benefits are incredible.\
Takes them from beginners to intermediates automatically. Everything gets better\, their tone\, technique\, ears\, improvisation.\
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Don't hesitate to ask any more questions that pop up\
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After I sent the PM someone asked what an ALT chord was so just in case:\
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An Alt chord or Altered is a seventh chord that has flats or sharps on it's extensions\, mainly look for raised or flatted 9s\, and flatted13s.\
For example G7 could have a natural 9 and 13 : G B D F A E if it were altered it be G B D F Ab Eb or G B D F A# Eb.\
The 13 can't be raised as it would equal the b7. Sometimes the b13 is called a #5\, same note different name: Eb= D#.\
The b5 or #11 can sometimes be included but it also works on natural dominant so a #11 wouldn't necessarily mean an Alt dominant.\
If you look at C9 from the previous message: C E G Bb D you can see it contains the notes of Gm6 G Bb D E that's why a Gm6 arp works. Now we do a tritone substitution and change C7 for F#7 (F# is a tritone or 3 whole tones away from C). If we play Gm6 against F#7 we get G=b9 Bb=#11 D=b13 and E=b7 So we have F#7 with b9\, b13 and b5 (#11).\
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That's the complicated way!! What you can do is just play a m6 arp a half step up from any dominant you want to Alter. Simple!\
It takes some time to get used to the sound... Try playing Fm6 over the E7 on Minor swing. A good thing to start with is to try to resolve the F note back to E when the E7 resolves to Am.\
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I hope that makes it clearer. Shoot me another message if you need more info. And remember always to ask questions and clear your doubts. No shame in learning.\
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Best\,\
Enrique",19559,"BBCode","2011-04-06 21:53:43"
19560,668,"Star! Thanks that's really useful",19560,"BBCode","2011-04-07 02:43:14"
19561,2435,"Love these exposition posts man. You should go to blogger or wordpress\, set up your website with a picture of Django in the back\, and crosspost all of your tutorials on your blog. It will be linked to manoucheries (the french djangobooks) in a couple of days\, and then your hit count could pay for your internet connection. No maintenance either\
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recommended\,\
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redblues",19561,"BBCode","2011-04-07 07:28:18"
19562,668,"Disclaimer...I've cut and pasted a lot of this stuff from an email I sent to the daughter of this Old guy who's going to samois this year - think I've cut those bits out\, but if you start getting into stuff about wheelchair ramps and colostomy bags ignore that.  :) \
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Hi David\, yeah you should book a space on the campsite in advance as it's hard to get a space if you just turn up\, the last 2 years they've been packed out.  You can camp for free along the bridleway next to the river about halfway from petit barbeau to samois if you get stuck - there's a load of dutch people and a few english who do\, pretty much the same people every year and they all play and are friendly.  Camping costs about 45-60 euros for 10 days at petit barbeau if you're in a tent (I would get a really cheap one from a camping store nearby or a supermarket/shopping centre with a camping shop like the carrefour in Chailly-en-Bière nearby or probably somewhere in fontainebleau) the weather should be pretty nice so you won't need anything too expensive - if you're in the uk you can get £10-15 festival tents from millets and then give/ throw it away afterwards.\
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If you want to camp\,  there's 2 main campsites for Samois\, both about 2-3 miles away from the Ile de Berceau in Samois which is an island in the middle of the River Seinne which the festival is held on(there's no camping at the festival itself because there physically isn't room on the island\, just in the campsites nearby).\
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Camping Petit Barbeau - (0)1 64 23 89 81 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:atouvert.samois@wanadoo.fr\">atouvert.samois@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e --> This one's in a forest next to the river and quite nice. PLenty of shade and lots of people jamming\, showers\, a few beers and ice creams to buy in the reception and they will get bread and croissants for you if you order them the previous day. Need to book in advance by email I think. \
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Camping Municipal de Samoreau - 0164237225 Nice site with showers and toilets by the river about 3 miles along the river from Samois\, not as much shade\, but they have a bar/restaurant and also a lot of people playing\, There are other campsites nearby\, but these are the only two really where people will be playing so they lack a lot of the atmosphere of the festival. Need to book in advance\, purely because it fills up very quickly - not sure how though as I haven't stayed there.\
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If you don't want to camp there's a hotel in Samois called the 'Hotel Country Club Samois-sur-Seinne' which is the only one in Samois as far as I know\, which is next to the river about 5 minutes walk from the festival ([url=http://www.hotel-country-club-samois.federal-hotel.com/]http://www.hotel-country-club-samois.federal-hotel.com/[/url]). Also these two in Fontainebleau (10 minutes drive away\, but not much atmosphere)\
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- Hôtel Ibis : 18\, rue de Ferrare - 77300 Fontainebleau / Tél : +33 (0)1 64 23 45 25 - Fax : +33 (0)1 64 23 42 22\, [url=http://www.ibishotel.com]www.ibishotel.com[/url]\
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- Hôtel Napoléon : 9\, rue Grande - 77300 Fontainebleau : +33 (0)1 60 39 50 50 - Fax : +33 (0)1 64 22 20 87\, [url=http://www.naposite.com]www.naposite.com[/url]\
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There's a couple of numbers addresses here which might be worth a try\, as there are some apartments for short term let during the festival\, gites\, B & B's etc\, but I'm pretty in the dark on this as I've only ever camped personally.\
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- Seine and Marne Tourism Cimittee : Tourisme 77 - 11 rue Royale 77300 Fontainebleau \
- Accommodation reservation centre : +33 (0)1 60 39 60 54 / <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gites@tourisme77.fr\">gites@tourisme77.fr</a><!-- e --> / [url=http://www.gites-seine-et-marne.com]www.gites-seine-et-marne.com[/url]\
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Shame you're maybe not taking your dupont\, I think you'll miss it if you don't\, but up to you.  Is there anyone you know who could take it home and keep it at their place for you to pick up later when you return? \
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Anyway any problems or questions give me a shout on 07929 476603  (UK) or at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gr_fellows@hotmail.com\">gr_fellows@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Take care\
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Graham",19562,"BBCode","2011-04-07 17:11:41"
19563,2959,"Hey man\,\
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Books and CDs arrived yesterday all in excellent condition  :D - I'm going to dive into them this weekend. Will be in touch! Thanks Elliot\, cool we can do this.\
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-Andy",19323,"BBCode","2011-04-08 07:13:45"
19564,1790,"What a thoughtful suggestion\, thanks redblues!\
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Now pardon the stupid questions\, because I'm not that savvy about the internet... could you explain how a \"hit count\" could generate income? Would I need to go out and find advertisers\, or how would it work?\
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Thanks\,\
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Will",19564,"BBCode","2011-04-08 07:21:32"
19565,2435,"Its not complicated really. There is a couple of plans to make money from advertising the simplest being every time your blog is accessed and advertisement appears. Every 1000 displays earns you say 5 dollars\
[url=http://www.thesitewizard.com/archive/makemoney.shtml]http://www.thesitewizard.com/archive/makemoney.shtml[/url]\
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For simplicity i would probably set up a blog with wordpress [url=http://wordpress.org/]http://wordpress.org/[/url]\
and then add Google Adsense to your blog\, this does all the work for you\
[url=http://hubpages.com/hub/Google-AdSense-WordPress-Blog]http://hubpages.com/hub/Google-AdSense-WordPress-Blog[/url]\
update blog reasonably regularly and your hit count should rise nicely.\
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redblues",19561,"BBCode","2011-04-08 15:43:31"
19566,563,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=46848#p46848]Subject: nylon strings in Gypsy Jazz[/url]\
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[quote=\"rafapak\"]hi \
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I put nylon strings to my cigano gj 10\
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NO MORE WAR!\
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my guitar sounded horrible Thanks God I had one more packet of argies at my disposal. I am never going to try nylon strings on my cigano. Unfortunately I still dream about playing gypsy jazz on nylon strings just like thomas dutronc does[/quote]\
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I have a nylon gypsy guitar for sale in the classifieds. I haven't been pushing it\, because my replacement guitar\, made by Rodrigo Shopis\, isn't quite finished\, but I'll part with it early if you want it. Look in the classifieds from a few months back and you'll see it. There's even a sound clip in a later poste in the thread.",19566,"BBCode","2011-04-09 15:03:08"
19567,3059,"Can you send a link to me. I couldn't find classifieds.",19567,"BBCode","2011-04-09 15:28:20"
19568,3059,"can you send me link to nylon string guitar you want to sell on classifieds. I couldn't find it.",19568,"BBCode","2011-04-09 15:41:51"
19569,3059,"I found your thread. What is the price of this guitar?",19569,"BBCode","2011-04-09 15:48:49"
19570,563,"I am asking $1\,400 U.S. plus shipping\, but I will entertain offers. It is a very good guitar\, as you heard in the thread. I use it for some of Django's unaccompanied pieces\, like Improvisation #2\, as well as classical pieces. I am selling it only because my friend\, Rodrigo Shopis\, is making one for me. I always wanted one of his guitars\, and he wanted to make a nylon string gypsy guitar. \
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The Manouche comes with a Hiscox flight case\, and is in near perfect condition. It was formerly owned by Barry Warhaftig\, the lead player for the Hot Club of Philadelphia.",19570,"BBCode","2011-04-09 17:02:17"
19571,2719,"Wow\, thanks for all the detailed info Graham\, now I think I'm gonna book a space in Samoreau\, as I've been told that it's the campsite where you can enjoy watching and hearing the real gypsies play.\
About my Dupont\, I've been thinking about it and I think I'm going to take a chance and bring it with me for the festival. I don't want to miss it.\
I'll just have to watch over it.\
If you are going this year\, maybe we could have a jam sometime.\
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Thanks again for the info.\
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David R.",19562,"BBCode","2011-04-09 18:43:40"
19572,3059,"this guitar sounds beautiful\, was it  made by luthier? I think price is not that high when you take into account how nice it sounds but I have to admit that I don't have enough money to buy this guitar. The one who will buy it from you is lucky. \
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regards\
rafal\
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by the way\, do you think that the only way of buying gj guitar with nylon strings is to just order it from the luthier so that luthier builts the body of the guitar in a different way when compared to the body of steel string guitar?",19569,"BBCode","2011-04-10 03:37:21"
19573,668,"Pleasure\, I don't think you'll be disappointed at Samoreau  :D",19562,"BBCode","2011-04-10 04:10:37"
19574,668,"Just one caution though\, don't let your guitar out of arms reach at the festival or it will go missing - every year there are people who get drunk and leave their guitars outside their tent and wake up and it's gone\, and there have been quite a few stolen from inside tents while people are up at the festival.  I take mine up to the festival from the campsite in a gig bag (there's some awesome jams on the island behind the stage anyway).  Although if you don't want to take it\, you will just lock it in the boot of someone's car while you're away. I'm not saying everyone isn't to be trusted\, I reckon almost noone would touch it\, Just don't leave it lying around for the 1 person who would.",19562,"BBCode","2011-04-10 04:27:59"
19575,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=46861#p46861]Subject: Gonzalo \"How I Learned\" support group...?[/url]\
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[quote=\"gone\"]Hey Guys\, I'm here to help if i can as well\, sorry about the videos not being so clear\, i think by the time volume 2 came out i realized that and just wrote down fingering on the page. \
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When i say be able to play one lick in all frets i meant if you learn a phrase in C\, move it up to D\, to E\, to F to G and to A\, if you want to add flats and sharps even better. \
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This is sorta easy thanks to the mechanics of the guitar\, however i do notice some students dont associate shape independently of where they are on the neck\, meaning when they have to move that same shape up and the dots fit differently they are screwed. This is a problem we need to eliminate. \
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We should all pick up a different instrument for a week and learn a pattern in all 12 keys\, and realize it's 12 different shapes!!! we'll come back running to hug our guitars again!!\
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Also\, i tell all my students as well\, pick and fingering are not as important as you think. You've said it\, we have different hand shapes\, but it is true sometimes fingering is KEY! the only way you can play a particular phrase is whit this specific fingering\, and gypsy fingering\, is not obvious sometimes. \
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I'm thinking of making a support group on facebook for the book\, that way we can share more info\, \
should i??\
Thanks\
Gonzalo[/quote]\
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hi gonzalo\, thanks for reply. I have troubles with playing audio files from my computer. what program should I use ?",19575,"BBCode","2011-04-10 12:50:18"
19576,1790,"Thanks for the tips! I'm going to think about this really carefully in the next few days and decide if I want to make a commitment to doing this.\
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Thanks again!\
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Will",19564,"BBCode","2011-04-10 13:55:28"
19577,2719,"Yeah \, I've been told about stolen guitars at Samois\, thanks for the advice.  :) \
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David.",19562,"BBCode","2011-04-11 13:22:03"
19578,1275,"Hello Aurelien\,\
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I have been working on the lesson you gave me and I have some questions.  Would it be possible to get more instruction from you?  Of course I would pay you for your time. (paypal?)\
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I won't need regular lessons\, but rather someone like you to check what I am doing and guide me.  I can give you my questions thru email and videos or sound samples to evaluate..  or maybe even a webcam.     \
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I used to be an excellent rock guitarist but then I switched to jazz manouche and now I am not too good....so i need help  :) \
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Thanks - Gadjo Dean",19230,"BBCode","2011-04-11 13:36:45"
19579,563,"The body and neck assembly were made at the Takamine factory to spec\, then sent to England where very high quality hardware were added before setting them up by hand. \
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Mine was one of the six prototypes that were made and which was then given to their American distributor\, Barry Warhaftig\, who later sold it to me. \
\
A luthier built guitar of this sort would cost $3\,500-6\,000. \
\
Michael",19570,"BBCode","2011-04-11 14:23:02"
19580,3059,"[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]The body and neck assembly were made at the Takamine factory to spec\, then sent to England where very high quality hardware were added before setting them up by hand. \
\
Mine was one of the six prototypes that were made and which was then given to their American distributor\, Barry Warhaftig\, who later sold it to me. \
\
A luthier built guitar of this sort would cost $3\,500-6\,000. \
\
Michael[/quote]\
\
I believe that\, unfortunately I can't afford this guitar at the moment. I have to stick to my old flamenco guitar. Maybe one day when I have enough money I will buy an instrument similiar to the one you want to sell. regards.rafal",19569,"BBCode","2011-04-11 14:54:54"
19581,3152,"hey !! no way to pay more\, I already told you to ask your questions and send samples or videos !!!\
\
go on !!!",19230,"BBCode","2011-04-12 01:05:46"
19582,1364,"Let me apologize as I imagine I am not the first to contact you regarding this but I have to ask...\
\
Is there any chance of making available any of the measurements of #503 (arching heights\, top details\, thicknesses\, etc..)? \
\
I am not rich (I am a luthier after all) but I am certainly willing to pay for this information. It would be a wonderful bit of historical data to have and I cannot say enough how much I would appreciate it.. any and all information helps when trying to make a better sounding Selmer-style guitar and there is none more important than #503. To say that it would mean a lot to me... that is an understatement..\
\
Regards\, Peter Zwinakis\
[url=http://www.peterzguitars.com]www.peterzguitars.com[/url]",19582,"BBCode","2011-04-12 09:11:28"
19583,1275,"OK thank you very much Aurelien.  \
\
I will send you a video after I review with you the questions below:\
\
If I am on the D Maj chord I can use the D Maj\, F#min \, Bmin pr the A Maj arpeggios?\
\
If I am on the C7 chord I can use the C Maj\, E Diminshed\, Gmin\, Bbmin or the F Maj arpeggios?  \
\
If I am on the Emin7b5 chord I can use the Gmin arpeggio?\
\
What arpeggios do you play in the A part of the song Daphne?  (D Bm Em A7)\
\
I have been practicing in D\, and using the F#min arpeggio.  I cant seem to make it sound musical yet but I will show you on youtube soon.\
\
Also feel free to email me if its easier at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
or we can just use this forum too.",19230,"BBCode","2011-04-12 11:31:10"
19584,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=46854#p46854]Subject: nylon strings in Gypsy Jazz[/url]\
\
[quote=\"crookedpinky\"]I sometimes play gypsy stuff on my 1964 Yairi classical strung up with normal classical strings and it sounds perfectly fine. I think theres's a youtube video of a guy playing nuages on a classical as part of a Django tribute concert - it sounds great.[/quote]\
\
\
can you give me a link ? well\, I am going to look at youtube anyway but in case I find nothing please\, give me link",19584,"BBCode","2011-04-13 08:46:29"
19586,9,"Hi Mark....glad the bridge worked out! See you this summer!\
\
'm",19586,"BBCode","2011-04-13 09:59:51"
19587,2173,"Josh-\
\
I have a Cigano GJ-15\, and I'm looking for a new bridge - fairly low action. What have you got?\
\
Thanks\
\
Greg",19587,"BBCode","2011-04-13 14:02:30"
19588,504,"Hi\,\
\
Considering how expensive the professional setup is compared to the price of the actual cigano\, I don't think its worth it. I would suggest you just pay the 60 to have a custom bridge from Josh though. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck on getting your gypsy guitar. \
\
PS I have never bought a guitar or got a setup from djangobooks.",19588,"BBCode","2011-04-13 18:17:57"
19589,3293,"Hi... I was just in thought about this... Only custom bridge or full setup. Thanks for your suggestion. I don't know how much difference may be in factory setup of ciganos. That is the problem that make decision hard for me. But there is no any guaranties that i haven't go to the tech guy in future. So why pay twice? It seems good thought! \
\
P.S. But I'm still undecided...",19588,"BBCode","2011-04-14 03:32:05"
19590,3201,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
I recently brought your DVD and foundit very useful\, i was already fairly comfortable with my rhythm playing but was great to brush up on a few things and get a different perspective\, and be great if you could recomend which other of your reasorces to go for next. \
\
Im realy trying to develop my playing and have a chance to go learn with lollo meier and wanted to know if you were aware of how benificial it can be\, or if you know others who have been and there feedback?\
\
Also in regards to learning by ear\, i am totaly self taught with the exception of your DVD\, Romane's Spririt Manouche\, and a Angello Debarre book. and want to explore more great reasorces but want to continue learning by ear\, what are your suggestions of how to tune get into a complex song such as Double Jeu\, i think by Stochelo\, and get down authentic chords etc\, i strugle more with figuring out chords by ear that the solo lines which seem to come more naturaly to me\, and i am confortable with even if theory wise i dont know what im doing sometimes!!\
\
Will",19590,"BBCode","2011-04-14 04:37:30"
19591,3182,"Hi \, Gonzalo.\
\
I am the guy who thought your idea for B-612 came from the cab..eek..\
\
I had met you at the Django In June Camp back in 2009.  Since meeting\
you as well as Reinier Voet\, I've set aside my electric guitars\, and\
have focused strictly on Gypsy style\, thanks primarily to Reinier and yourself.\
\
I moved to Austin\, Texas\, so if you ever find yourself touring this way\, \
please feel free to reach out to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
You can find my pic\, and a link to our band at\
[url=http://www.hotclubsoda.com]www.hotclubsoda.com[/url]  or\
\
myspace.com/jimmyvence   for some non-Gypsy jazz music samples.\
\
Take care.",19591,"BBCode","2011-04-14 05:51:23"
19592,2959,"My god man\, this rafapak is... is... I don't know!? I've been through so many emotions trying to classify the dude.  :shock: \
\
I can't stand the post spamming around various boards just because one doesn't get an answer! Maybe the questioner needs to think about the question they are asking. ARGH!\
\
sorry to rant - almost tore my keyboard in half reading his question to Gonzalo then just as quickly laughed at your post.  :D \
\
-Andy\
\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47008#p47008]Subject: Gonzalo \"How I Learned\" support group...?[/url]\
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[quote=\"redblues\"][quote]\
What do you mean? Do you think little about second part of your book? Or maybe you mean that it is hard to get second part in the market? Please\, leave comments[/quote]\
\
Godammit I hate when fools need jokes explained to them[/quote]",19592,"BBCode","2011-04-14 07:54:59"
19593,2435,"He's a dumbass\, a fucking idiot that's ruining my djangobooks forum enjoyment.\
\
When i saw i had one PM i thought oh bollox this is Horowitz asking me to please refrain from calling other forum members fools..etc. So was pleasantly surprised to receive yours.\
\
Protip: click on dumbass's name and then click the 'add foe' option. His posts will then be ignored.\
\
I had to reply to the last one\, as Gonzalo actually reads this and I didn't want dumbass's response to reflect on the forum members as a whole.\
\
Glad to know i'm not alone on this one.\
\
redblues",19592,"BBCode","2011-04-14 08:14:56"
19594,2959,"Haha - Love your sense of humor.  :lol:  Takes other \"awhile\" to get it... sheesh. \
Really appreciate you posting on the forums here! Joining your facebook page now.\
Working my way through your All Of Me right now. Love how you use the entire neck.\
No need to reply\, just want to say thank you.\
Andy Welihozkiy\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47026#p47026]Subject: Gonzalo \"How I Learned\" support group...?[/url]\
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[quote=\"gone\"]jesus christ\, i was joking\, ok no more jokes\, come to the facebook group\, i wrote the books becasue i want to help\, becasue i'm exactly like you\, a guy that wants to play better guitar. \
\
Gon[/quote]",19594,"BBCode","2011-04-15 06:14:13"
19595,2671,"will you be getting new Argentines and galli's soon? thanks.",19595,"BBCode","2011-04-15 09:13:40"
19596,9,"hi...both are in stock.",19596,"BBCode","2011-04-15 09:20:17"
19597,1960,"Hi Tommy\,\
\
Met you years ago in Laguna....my first exposure to Angelo who is still my favorite today. I hear his influence in your playing\, which is a great compliment.  I would like to put your four tunes (reverbnation) on my mp3 player (especially Swing Gitane).  Any chance you could send me the mp3's to enjoy?  Keep swingin'  KJ",19597,"BBCode","2011-04-15 10:45:55"
19598,1675,"Hey\, I'm just wondering how much you're looking to get for the guitar\, I'm super interested in it! Thanks\, \
Matthew",19598,"BBCode","2011-04-15 10:50:22"
19599,405,"Hi Seanray\, i would like to buy your robin nolan book useing pay pal \, i also left a message on your music website. my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:blindjimmy@yahoo.com\">blindjimmy@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->. \
                   thank you    jimmy",19599,"BBCode","2011-04-15 14:42:14"
19600,1981,"hi there\,\,i am selling it for 4000$ or 3000 euros\,id be happy to mail you some pictures or a sound file of the guitar\,\,regards thomas",19598,"BBCode","2011-04-16 00:52:17"
19601,2005,"Hi there. I'm on the forums and was searching something and came across your post. I read you changed the tuner buttons on your Dell'Arte. I have a cracked button on one of my guitars\, a Manouche Moreno\, and am thinking about replacing it (or all of them) but am lost with all the different types of buttons available. Can you tell me what type/style of button you used? Hope to hear from you. Thanks for your time. Gama.",19601,"BBCode","2011-04-16 10:11:02"
19602,1571,"I used the buttons from a set of Saga deluxe tuners - as used on the Gitane John Jorgenson model - and on sale in the Djangobooks shop.\
\
I had extreme difficulty in fitting the buttons as the metal shaft was a totally different size and shape so there was a lot of filing and sanding involved to get them to fit.\
\
I don't know what the Moreno tuners are like but I suspect it might be easier to find a replacement button form somewhere like ebay.\
\
I'll see if I can find out what might fit the Moreno model\
\
Alan",19602,"BBCode","2011-04-16 10:29:35"
19603,2005,"hey thanks for your help! i've thought about just breaking off the one that's breaking but then it will be a pain to tune\, and it's the guitar i play daily. i'm also trying to figure this out. again\, thanks so much!",19601,"BBCode","2011-04-16 10:38:44"
19604,1523,"Hi Peter\,\
\
sorry for  the delay....\
\
I actually did not take the measurments or anything.\
\
If I had I would NOT sell them\,  as far as I'm concerned this instrument should be considered a treasure to  all humanity :)\
\
I'll ask my friend who did measure stuff if he's  willing to communicate that. If he's OK I can get the figures and I'll let you know.\
\
cheers\,\
\
Mario",19582,"BBCode","2011-04-16 10:59:11"
19605,1790,"Thanks a lot for making the suggestion\, to which I've given a lot of thought.\
\
This week I worked six days\, and it seems as if I may be doing the same thing for the next month or so\, so I'm not going to do anything right away\, but will keep on pondering your idea.\
\
Thanks again!\
\
Will Wilson",19564,"BBCode","2011-04-16 19:10:24"
19606,3056,"any chance these are still for sale?\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42870#p42870]Subject: FS: Denis Chang DVDs[/url]\
\
[quote=\"kidtulsa\"]Hi Everybody\,\
I've decided to sell my collection of Denis Chang instructional videos.  I would like to sell them all together\, as a set.\
They are:\
1) Jazz Manouche: The Art of Accompaniment -- Denis' rhythm DVD\
2) Jazz Manouche: Technique and Improvisation -- 4 DVD set\
Both are in orig. packaging and are in excellent\, like new condition.\
Denis' DVDs are simply awesome.  You can find more specifics at the website: [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]http://www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url]\
New\, they sell together for $275.  My price is $175.  Please drop me line direct if you're interested!\
Thanks\, Pete Krebs.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kidtulsa@gmail.com\">kidtulsa@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]",19606,"BBCode","2011-04-17 07:08:49"
19607,2082,"Hi\,\
\
I have the complete 4 dvd improvisation set. Plus the art of accompaniment. In mint condition.\
All 5 dvds for $150. Let me know if interested.\
\
Cheers",19607,"BBCode","2011-04-17 09:23:31"
19608,2890,"Hello\,\
\
I have the rhythm DVD\, the vol. 1 lead guitar DVD\, and the waltzes DVD.  If you are interested in any of them\, make me an offer.  They are\, as you say\, \
just gathering dust.\
Best\,\
\
Chris\
\
\
\
[quote=\"atracksler\"]I know its probably a long shot\, but looking to buy the Denis Chang DVDs. maybe yours are gathering dust....\
\
Thanks\, ad[/quote]",19608,"BBCode","2011-04-17 11:20:28"
19609,95,"Greg\,\
\
I would shoot Michael an email about a Dupont bridge. You will want to know your string action at the 12th fret for both \"E\" strings in millimeters. This measurement will let Michael know what hight bridge you will need to order.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",19609,"BBCode","2011-04-17 12:03:39"
19610,3056,"Sounds like a plan\, is paypal ok?",19610,"BBCode","2011-04-17 13:00:36"
19611,3056,"Would you take 30 for the waltzes?",19608,"BBCode","2011-04-17 13:03:56"
19612,2890,"$30 for the waltzes sounds good.  Do you have any interest in the other two (rhythm and solo vol. 1)?",19608,"BBCode","2011-04-18 08:01:02"
19613,3056,"I may\, Im waiting on a reply from someone who is selling the 5 disk set....",19608,"BBCode","2011-04-18 12:58:42"
19614,2173,"Thanks\, Josh. I tried a DuPont\, but ended up having some issues with the action. Ended up having to do too much work on it\, and could never get it right. Rather than buy another\, I was hoping for a different solution.\
\
Any ideas?\
\
Greg",19587,"BBCode","2011-04-18 16:08:37"
19615,2082,"Hi\,\
What is your address?\
I am traveling this week but can ship them by  mail Thursday from Michigan.\
Total would be $155.\
\
Denny.",19607,"BBCode","2011-04-18 18:09:28"
19616,3156,"Hey\,\
\
Thanks for your kind words. What is your name? Can you send me your email address? I will send you the tracks no problem.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Tommy",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-19 00:27:40"
19617,3056,"467 Haley rd\
Kitty point me\
03905\
\
Where should I send payment?",19610,"BBCode","2011-04-19 03:18:03"
19618,2959,"Color me interested.  :D  Many thanks Joli!\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andywelihozkiy@yahoo.com\">andywelihozkiy@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
-Andy\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47168#p47168]Subject: Old Django Reinhardt Music Sheets[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Joli Gadjo\"]Copyright of those old music sheets is from 1937 and 1939. It's cute\, but honestly I am sure there's nothing you guys don't already have... Better off buying the originals if you're into that.\
\
I probably got scans of those from the old Gadjo-drom website.\
I can upload them here\, if there are many interested\, otherwise just send me you email and I'll send it to you.[/quote]",19618,"BBCode","2011-04-19 07:32:13"
19619,95,"Whats wrong with the bridge that is on the guitar now?",19609,"BBCode","2011-04-19 09:01:32"
19620,442,"Is this guitar still available?\
What is its method of amplification?\
Thanks.\
Josh",19620,"BBCode","2011-04-19 10:35:00"
19621,1960,"Hi Tommy\,\
\
Thanks!  My name is KJ and my email address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nasa@rcn.com\">nasa@rcn.com</a><!-- e -->.  I was also curious to know who the guitarists are on Swing Gitan (one of them is obviously you...but there are two guitar solo spots).  If the first soloist is you\, then you sound amazingly like Angelo!  And that's no small feat.  I'm sure you've had the great fortune of being able to play with him during all of his visits to Djangofest....I would love to know more about him and his take on practicing and his music.  I'm a big fan of the traditional Russian\, eastern european musics as well.  He seems to be a little too often overlooked in this forum in favor of other players...but I'm not sure why (and maybe I'm wrong on this).  Next to Django\, he's my favorite.  Anyway\, thanks a bunch!\
\
Best\,\
KJ",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-19 12:32:31"
19622,2173,"Action was very high. I took some off the top\, and went through it in a couple of spots. Not good. The DuPont just never sounded right - very \"tinny\". Could be that it didn't fit correctly over the braces under the bridge area.\
\
At this point\, I've gone to an adjustable archtop bridge. I've flattened the bottom\, so it fits well on the top\, and I can get the action where I want it. Just looks a little odd. One thing - what is the standard width of a gypsy bridge. My guitar came without the moustaches attached\, and since I've been playing around with the bridge\, I haven't put them on. In the event I ever do get another DuPont\, I'd like to have them in the right place.\
\
I appreciate your help and interest. I lived in Tacoma for 13 years\, but left in '82. I don't miss it too much\, but I'd kill for some Cloverleaf pizza. Funny the things that stay with you.\
\
Greg",19587,"BBCode","2011-04-19 16:58:12"
19623,3156,"KJ\,\
\
The other guitarist is Stephane Wrembel! Violinist is Jeremy Cohen. I never really say who is on my recordings just because. I was very fortunate to get to spend lots of time with Angelo. The way that guy just holds the guitar is something that everybody in the scene should take a look at let alone his musical ability. I would agree with the fact that people dont give him the attention he deserves. I think most people dont really understand where this music comes from or what he is doing. He has done more for pushing the bondaries of what can be done with this instrumentation than anyone on the planet. To be honest it is a little discouraging to look at the climate of this scene due to the fact that the standard 'gypsy jazz' community almost ignores his style at times. The eastern european and folk music is very rich with harmony that more should look at. As you can imagine I also play various other russian instruments and love that stuff too. I am glad you see this issue as well. I will send you the tracks shortly. \
\
Where abouts are you from? I am getting back into playing publically again...i  could really use some venue suggestions.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Tommy",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-19 21:25:34"
19624,230,"Hi Dennis...if you have a transcription of Jimmy's Made For Wesley I would love it if you could send me a copy...one of my favourite tunes...cheers Phil",19624,"BBCode","2011-04-20 05:52:56"
19625,2082,"Hi\,\
Just to confirm the address and your name;\
\
467 Haley Rd\
Kitty Point\, Maine\
03905\
\
I will ship them on Thursday to your address;\
\
You can send payment via Paypal to \
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:denk8@yahoo.com\">denk8@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Denny",19607,"BBCode","2011-04-20 06:08:39"
19626,3056,"its Kittery Point\, not kitty point... but other than that....you got it.",19610,"BBCode","2011-04-20 06:15:19"
19627,2082,"Hi Kathy is this the correct address?\
\
kathy tracksler\
467 Haley Rd\
kittery point\, ME 03905\
United States",19607,"BBCode","2011-04-20 06:22:57"
19628,3056,"yes\, but send it to adam\, who is me\, and not kathy\, my wife ;)",19607,"BBCode","2011-04-20 07:08:03"
19629,2082,"Ok Adam.",19607,"BBCode","2011-04-20 07:47:56"
19630,2959,"Hi Gary - would you be willing to share it? This topic is perfect timing as I was just thinking to try and work out a few Grapelli solos.\
\
I can leave a good comment on his site too if you send me the think.\
Whatever you decide. Thank you.\
\
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\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43911#p43911]Subject: Minor Swing - Grapelli solo tabbed for guitar?[/url]\
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[quote=\"pinkgary\"]Yeah\, i just asked him for it and he sent it to me\, he just asked that i leave a comment about it on his site. Fair enough..\
\
It's a lot of fun...[/quote]",19630,"BBCode","2011-04-20 08:29:05"
19632,3,"i sent u a video reply on facebook\
cheers\
D",19632,"BBCode","2011-04-20 12:00:31"
19633,1960,"Wow\, Stephane Wrembel...man was I off!  But that's actually a pleasant surprise because I'm not that familiar with Wrembel's playing of late.  I remember hearing him  play with somebody playing spoons on a trashcan or whatever.  And I know that he's into the Indian music thing\, which is very cool given that the romany trail traces its origins to India.  My wife and I spent 6 weeks in India absorbing the folk music and northern classical music at the source.  Then we eventually ventured to eastern europe where I played with gypsies in Prague and Budapest.  You're 100% correct on every count: the music of eastern europe is incredibly rich and Angelo's music and approach has pushed the \"classic\" gypsy jazz instrumentation to a point far beyond where anyone has gone.  He's an innovator for heaven's sake and very\, very few people realize it!  It's amazing to me. I too am relieved in a way that you feel the same.  It could take years for the GJ community to catch on.  There's so much excitement around Adrien\, Benoit C. and Les Doigts\, etc. that Angelo gets lost in the shadows.  Not to take anything away from those players\, they're monsters in their own right for sure\, but they're nothing close to Angelo.  Angelo is as authentic as it gets and somehow pulls together russian and eastern european music with Django AND an exceptionally advanced Western jazz harmonic sense...whew\, I could go on and on. I mean\, I can really hear a cimbalom in his lines! The only recording that I don't have of his as of yet is Live at Quecombar (I think that's the title).  But his stuff is always in heavy rotation at our house. You did an amazing job with La Gitane\, BTW.  Nobody does it better than Angelo and your version is as close to his that I have heard with your own fingerprint...BRAVO!    Oh yeah...I'm in DC and play at the embassies sometimes but not with the HCofDC (nice guys\, all of them\, just a tired approach).  I play duo gypsy jazz with two local players (one fresh from the UK who is outstanding) and the other who used to play split lead with Danny Gatton (he's a killer guitar player).  Come on over to DC for visit\, everything including the museums are free and you're welcome to stay with us (15 minutes from downtown).  Plus you could take some balalaika lessons from my friend Alex Siniavski in Philly (he also plays gypsy jazz guitar).  Let me know if you need any CD's\, Angelo or others.  Or just call anytime to share some Angelo stories\, I know very little about him (301.919.4656).  Thanks\, KJ",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-20 16:11:46"
19634,95,"Greg\,\
\
Well then you really don't have a reason to come back as the Clover Leaf is no more. : ( \
\
Any how... On the bridge. The best way to get what you want is to make one or have one made. You want rosewood not ebony for that guitar. I don't make bridges any more for guitars I don't have in hand but if you are interested in shipping your guitar we can talk about what it would take to get you a custom bridge.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",19609,"BBCode","2011-04-20 18:04:15"
19635,1960,"Is this still for sale??  Thanks.",19635,"BBCode","2011-04-20 19:43:36"
19636,3156,"You sure hit it on the head about Angelo and scene. Lots has to do with uninformed festival organizers who steer people the direction of who they book. Djangofest around 03 in langley was where it was at. I dont know what to say about what is happening now.\
\
I really like playing with Stephane without what he puts together himself. When you throw him in the straight style he really shines. I actually studied a bit of North Indian classical under Ashish Khan when I was in music school. I tend to try and use the occasional flavor in my playing when it is appropriate.  \
\
My family actually lives in and around DC. My family has a house in Deale and a ranch in West Virginia. If you feel like doing a show at any point It would be quite easy for me to justify a trip out. If you have a date set just let me know and I can arrange a visit. \
\
My pops was actually a friend of Danny and another guitarist named Joe Wilder....my other passion is the old \"american music\" album stuff. (my dad grew up going to the cellar door and blues alley.) Love the tele.  \
\
I am glad you like that version I did. That was one song of 5 i recorded for my first demo. Trying to get in a situation with a good bunch of players to record my first full length. LA sucks pretty bad for GJ players. Still trying....\
\
I will hit you up via phone tomorrow evening around 6pm pst.",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-21 00:46:14"
19637,1960,"Hey Tommy\,\
\
I know Deale!!  Grew up around Annapolis actually so the Bay and it's surroundings was my playground for years.  I'll definitely let you know about any decent gigs in the lineup and will keep you posted.  Alternatively\, let me know if you plan a trip out here to see your family and I'll arrange something.\
\
Blown away by the Gatton connection here as well. I was a regular Danny Gatton groupie for years...he was simply incredible\, and every night was different.  I'll never forget the day he passed....it's similar to how people can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when JFK died.  A terrible loss.  Danny and Roy Buchanan really created a unique tele style (affectionately known here as the \"DC tele\" style). Definitely call tomorrow anytime or over the weekend (or whenever you're free).   It sounds like we have a lot in common aside from Angelo!\
\
Take care\,\
KJ",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-21 20:33:33"
19638,248,"Hi Michael\,\
Hows C-town treating you??\
Are you going to DIJ this year?? I'll be up for the week\, and was wondering if you are driving (and passing NYC) again this year??\
Hoping you are well\, and looking forward to seeing you\, talking and having a great week of gypsy jazz!\
Ben",19638,"BBCode","2011-04-25 17:15:47"
19639,248,"Hi Sam\,\
Hows things?\
I was wondering if you are going to DJango in june??\
If so\, how are you traveling?? \
Hope school is going well. Talk soon\,\
Ben",19072,"BBCode","2011-04-25 17:17:07"
19641,2790,"Hey ben\,\
\
Music's going well\, I've been practicing with another guitarist and a violinist on a weekly basis.  My classes are very boring though so I've been slacking a bit.\
I'm going to Django in june\, I think I'm gonna be taking a bus up there but if you were planning on driving or something ill throw down for gas\, I'm going for the whole week though.  \
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What's new w you?  Is the franglais record out yet?\
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Sam",19060,"BBCode","2011-04-25 19:37:33"
19642,2790,"Hey Jazzy\,\
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I don't know if you remember me but you responded to my thread about jazz in Columbus OH a long time ago and told me to contact you if I ever got a group together to gig.  I've been rehearsing with another guitar player and a violinist for a little over a month now and we're looking to start getting out there\, I was wondering if you still were looking trio/quartet/quintet to play around (We're in the process of getting a bass player\, another guitarist would be nice too).\
\
Take it easy\,\
Sam",19642,"BBCode","2011-04-26 02:06:10"
19643,248,"Michael\,\
Ah - too bad about the travel plans- still . . . \
I look forward to hearing the guitars! Are you doing the \"vintage\" bash? I'd love to play rhythm for it again. \
Franglais just finished our new CD- we release it on may 19th. Check out our facebook/myspace pages. . . . \
Congrats on retiring! \
Eve will be coming up this year to DIJ for the weekend\, Andrew has asked us to do a workshop or two- one on alternate grooves (friday) and one on working with vocalists (Sat) . . . \
I'll see you there!\
Ben",19638,"BBCode","2011-04-26 06:31:23"
19644,248,"Hi Michael\,\
Did you take a listen to the CD??\
What did you think of it?\
Thanks\,\
Ben",19321,"BBCode","2011-04-26 06:37:34"
19645,248,"Sam\,\
Hi . . . I understand about the bus\, I cannot do that (too much to bring) unless I have to - hopefully I'll find a ride up . . .I'll let you know.\
The new cd comes out on may 19th (at the Jalopy theater) if you are in town then you should come to the show!\
Excited for it to finally come out. . . \
Keep up with the school thing.\
Thanks\,\
Talk soon\,\
Ben",19072,"BBCode","2011-04-26 06:39:59"
19647,9,"Nice CD...Bei Mir Bist is great and the French songs are nice as well. I really like Mon Homme\, nice feel on that.\
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good work!\
\
'm",19327,"BBCode","2011-04-26 08:33:01"
19648,2790,"What kind of stuff do you have to bring?  Maybe splitting a rental car would be cheaper--taking the greyhound ($30) with the Valley Transporter ($50\, ripoff but what can you do?) would make it an $80 trip each way.  It's about a three hour drive--I have no idea what rental rates are like but if it's slightly more expensive I wouldn't mind doing that out of convenience and to help you get your stuff there.  \
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Another possibility is that I can get a ride from my stepdad or a generous friend--I won't know about that for another month or so since DIJ is so far away.  Does this mean you've decided to stay for the week then?\
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Unfortunately I don't have any breaks in school until I get off in midjune (my last day of school is friday and then i'm heading right to DIJ on that same Sunday)\, but I will be around all summer (hopefully working as a barback but it's a bitch of a job to get).\
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Sam",19060,"BBCode","2011-04-26 11:37:05"
19649,151,"Hey Sam\
My name is Scot Wise\, longtime member of the forum.  Regarding the \"Trois doigts de Genie\" documentary\, do you have a copy of this on DVD?  For a long time I was a diligent collector of these kinds of documents\, but over the last few years I've pretty much given it up\, it is a lot of work and i am busy with other projects.  But once in a while something comes along that tweaks my interest.  If you have a copy and would like to make a trade of some kind\, I will be happy to send you my database of CD/film/print and I guarantee you will find something worth the effort of making a trade - I have some OOP recordings of Fapy\, for example\, and will be more than generous in any trade.\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->\, a better way to contact me than through Djangobooks.\
Regards\
Scot\
Charlotte NC",19649,"BBCode","2011-04-27 10:26:42"
19660,3056,"Hi\, would you go to $40 shipped for them?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47408#p47408]Subject: Gotoh Gypsy Jazz Tuners[/url]\
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[quote=\"Shawn\"]I have them listed on ebay here:\
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[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170631375272&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url]\
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$50 for the set + bushings and screws\, or make me a reasonable offer.  These are somewhat like the Saga Deluxe tuners\, but they are not the same as the Saga Deluxe.\
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Shawn[/quote]",19660,"BBCode","2011-04-28 03:50:53"
19661,1960,"Hey Tommy\,\
\
Great speaking with you the other night\, thanks for calling. If you're still able to send over some Angelo stuff\, I was thinking it might be easier just to quickly dump it onto a DVD and snail mail it to me in Silver Spring.  Just an idea....a DVD would certainly hold  more and more importantly get around the minimal space limitations on email (my account is pretty full even after clearing out the crap).  Plus\, I would listen to every track you send\, no matter how many (trust me on this!).  We've got an 18 hour drive to Canada next month (each way) so the more the better despite the fact that my wife will lose some hair.   I'll put my address below in case it makes sense versus email.  Either way...   I've got a lot of stuff that you can pillage especially if you can make it out here in June/August. \
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Also spoke with Joe (one of the guys I play GJ with and a former Gatton band member).  He doesn't recall your father's name off hand but then again it was a long time ago and Joe was actually playing with Danny around '75 or so....which I think was before the Cellar Door (that would have been around 1980\, I believe).  Anyway\, you'll enjoy meeting and playing with Joe\, he's a great guy and a superb guitarist and definitely a part of the local DC tele \"lore\".  Stay well and stay in touch!  KJ\
Address:\
Jumbo Music\
2014 Hanover Street\
Silver Spring\, MD 20910",19616,"BBCode","2011-04-28 08:27:16"
19662,858,"I would be willing to do that if you live in the United States.  I'd have to add a shipping charge if you live overseas though.  Let me know what you think\, and I can possibly close down the auction early if you want them.  If I'm not able to close it down\, we'll just have to wait and see if someone else bids...and if not...I'd definitely sell them to you for that price.\
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Let me know what you think\,\
Shawn",19662,"BBCode","2011-04-28 08:55:55"
19663,3056,"I'm in Maine... if you want to close the auction early thats fine\, if you want to wait and see thats fine too....",19660,"BBCode","2011-04-28 09:01:46"
19664,858,"Well\, seeing as it only has 2 hours left on the auction and no one has bid\, I'll probably just let the auction end instead of closing it early.  I'll notify you when it ends and we can set up payment arrangements (preferrably Paypal)\, and go from there.\
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Talk with you in a bit\,\
Shawn",19662,"BBCode","2011-04-28 09:27:33"
19665,3056,"totally.",19660,"BBCode","2011-04-28 09:31:43"
19666,858,"Alright\, the auction finally ended\, and if you still want them they are yours.  If you have a paypal account you can send the $40 to:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:purplepeanut23@hotmail.com\">purplepeanut23@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Also\, if you could please send it as a gift so I don't have to pay any fees I would really appreciate it.  Let me know what your address is so I can get these off in the mail to you ASAP.\
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Thanks\,\
Shawn",19662,"BBCode","2011-04-28 11:52:32"
19667,3056,"payment sent!",19660,"BBCode","2011-04-28 11:57:58"
19668,858,"Great\, I'll ship them off tomorrow afternoon.  Enjoy!\
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Shawn",19662,"BBCode","2011-04-28 12:11:08"
19669,58,"Hey Ian:\
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How is your Shopis? Mine came last week.\
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Charlie",17780,"BBCode","2011-04-28 16:11:49"
19670,58,"Hey Noah:\
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How is the Shopis? Mine arrived last week.\
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Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2011-04-28 16:14:32"
19671,2492,"Hi Charlie! Man I'm still loving it. My favorite guitar I've ever owned! I took it to a jam with Gonzalo Bergara and a bunch of his students and everyone went nuts for it! It keeps opening up and getting better.\
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How yours? Are you happy? I actually just made an entire record on mine and here's a link to download it. It's my weird gypsy jazz meets tom waits experiment but the shopis is the only guitar on it. Gonzalo plays it on track 8.\
Enjoy and let me know what you think about your guitar!\
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[url]\
[url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19203270/Anthems%20For%20a%20Stateless%20Nation.zip]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19203270/Anthem ... Nation.zip[/url][/url]",17693,"BBCode","2011-04-28 17:30:25"
19672,1184,"Hi Gonzalo (or Mr. Bergara if you prefer!)\,\
\
I just transcribed \"On A Bad Day\" for my group to play sometime\, simply because it's the best tune I've heard in years.  I wanted to say thanks for the great album (I listen to it daily) and to complement you on your incredible playing.  Is there any chance that you will do a transcription of the album (lead sheets or tab) in the future?  If so I'll buy it to share with my students for sure.  Thanks again and I'm already looking forward to your next endeavor!\
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Sincerely\,\
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Kevin Dollar\
[url=http://www.kevindollar.com]http://www.kevindollar.com[/url]",19672,"BBCode","2011-04-28 21:30:18"
19673,1341,"Kevin\, thanks for writing\, reach me on facebook or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:simplicado@gmail.com\">simplicado@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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i'm glad you wrote\, u r the first person ever to mention on a bad day\, it's my favorite song on the album too\, and til now i thought it had gone by without anybody noticing anything at all!!!\
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i had a lot of help form a very good friend in paris named joris viquesnel writing that tune. \
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look him up\, he plays rhythm with sebastien giniaux\, they are my friends on facebook\, incredible musicians\
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i'\
d love ot do transcritions of all the stuff\, but at the moment the amount of work that would mean and how many we would actually sell makes no sence!!!\
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thanks again Kevin",19672,"BBCode","2011-04-28 23:10:12"
19674,858,"FYI...I sent off the tuners to you this afternoon.  Hope you get some good use out of them!\
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Shawn",19662,"BBCode","2011-04-29 13:12:48"
19675,1737,"Hi Charlie\,\
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Mine is opening up nicely.. I used the tonerite on it and it helped alot..\
Over all I like it\, some days more than others.. but its a great guitar.\
How is yours?  Did you get the model s oval Rodrigo just shipped recently? I was thinking of getting one so any impressions would be useful.  \
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Ian",17793,"BBCode","2011-05-01 05:58:40"
19676,2790,"Hey Will\,\
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I'll be in Columbus until Mid-June then i'm back to NY (I go to college here).  If you're in town before then give me a call.  My number is 9176705051.  I don't have a car so I don't think I could get out to Akren but it'd be fun to jam.\
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Sam",19676,"BBCode","2011-05-01 11:33:48"
19677,2138,"I'm a little interested in your guitar.  Is there anything that you did with it to upgrade it?  I saw that you bought it for $1300 a year ago and just am curious if it comes with a pickup or something else.",19677,"BBCode","2011-05-01 15:29:08"
19678,452,"I didn't do anything to it. I got it at a GREAT price. It's too bad that I posted what I paid for it\, many have sold for more a lot more than I am asking. A lot of the US made Hommage's sell used close to $2000. I have too many guitars (what a problem!). I am just thinning the herd.",19678,"BBCode","2011-05-01 16:39:18"
19679,2138,"Well\, it's a nice looking guitar that is pretty close to my price range.",19677,"BBCode","2011-05-01 19:58:11"
19680,452,"How does $1400 Paypall-gift and shipped(with insurance) CONUS?",19680,"BBCode","2011-05-02 22:39:33"
19681,2492,"Yo Ace!  How much you want?  What kinda condition?  Where are ya?\
thanks\
n",19681,"BBCode","2011-05-03 10:21:32"
19682,2492,"Hi\, I've got the Denis DVD's... they are great\, but my transmission may have just blew up  :cry:   I'll know later today\, but if it's bad\, and you are still looking\, they are yours!\
200$ for the set?  I'll pay for shipping?\
n\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47100#p47100]Subject: WTB Denis Chang DVDs[/url]\
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[quote=\"atracksler\"]I know its probably a long shot\, but looking to buy the Denis Chang DVDs. maybe yours are gathering dust....\
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Thanks\, ad[/quote]",19682,"BBCode","2011-05-03 10:31:44"
19683,442,"Hey Noah\,\
The amp has been a great workhorse for the past 5 years.  Probably have done over 400 gigs with it.  My set up has changed and am now using an AER with a mic\, so the amp is just hanging out for now.  The gig bag zipper is broken\, but the bag is still functional (zips just enough to keep it in there).  The reverb spring has been broken since just after I got it -wondering if Shertler would step up to the plate and fix that one.\
I'm in Buffalo\, NY.  How about you?\
Would need to get pretty damn near $600 plus shipping.\
Josh",19681,"BBCode","2011-05-03 10:58:09"
19684,2492,"Hmmm... well Michael's selling them new for 675$... ummm 600 seems a bit steep given the issues you described.  \
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If you find yourself needing to get rid of it I could probably do more like 400$\
thanks\
n",19681,"BBCode","2011-05-03 11:09:05"
19685,2492,"Soooo.... what's your verdict?  Are you loving it?\
n",17693,"BBCode","2011-05-03 11:09:55"
19686,3333,"Hey Joli\,\
\
I'm just following up on the today's post.  I actually emailed Stephan a couple of weeks ago about the concept of an organization (like DCBU or the Potomac River Jazz Club) that promotes gypsy jazz in the metro area.  I know that this would be a huge undertaking\, but it might be cool for you guys (Hot Club of DC) to reach out to Randy Barrett\, the president of the DCBU\, and talk about possibilities for creating a hot club chapter or somehow formalizing more connections with this community.  I think that a lot of bluegrassers have an appreciation of this style and even have some swing/hot jazz tunes in their repertoire\, so it doesn't seem like a huge stretch.  The DC bluegrass festival was just a couple of weeks ago and I can envision a workshop on the hot jazz style and maybe even some gigs for you guys.\
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Finally\, selfishly speaking\, I'm also just looking for some hot jazz players in Northern Virginia that would be interested in setting up jam sessions.  If you know of anyone\, please pass on the contact.  With traffic in the area\, coupled with 2 young kids\, it's a often a logistical feat make it into the district or Maryland.  \
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Thank you\,\
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Ryan Thomas",19686,"BBCode","2011-05-03 11:11:57"
19687,442,"Ouch!\
I think I paid $800!!!\
Ah well.  Not looking to sell it high -didn't realize they got so much cheaper.\
$450+ shipping and its yours.",19681,"BBCode","2011-05-03 11:15:05"
19688,1063,"Thanks Ryan.\
For Hot Jazz in VA\, I'd check with the Olivarez Trio\, Gypsy Roots and the Woodshedders. Those guys might be closer to where you are located.\
We are already with the prjc\, and I had tried to connect with dcbu a few years ago without success. Since you're mentioning it\, I'll try again\, and we'll see where it goes. I'll let you know.\
Best regards\,\
-JG (Stephan)",19688,"BBCode","2011-05-03 12:17:05"
19689,2435,"Shawn\,\
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Completely stoked you have this\, looking forward to getting into it.\
Get me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davek16982@gmail.com\">davek16982@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Powertab is cool man.\
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I've known this tune my whole life due to this version\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKYBQ2P9v54]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKYBQ2P9v54[/url]\
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thanks a lot\,\
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redblues",19689,"BBCode","2011-05-03 13:28:04"
19690,858,"Not a problem man.  I was stoked myself just to finally finish the transcription.  I'll get it sent to you tonight after I get off work and run a few errands.\
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PS- Django's 1949 Rome Sessions were my favorite\, and I've transcribed at least a book's worth of solo's from those recording sessions.  Let me know if there is anything you're looking for and I might very well have it (I have other stuff\, but from those sessions in particular).\
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Shawn",19690,"BBCode","2011-05-03 14:19:41"
19691,58,"Hey Noah:\
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Sorry to be slow with the response. Between work and a nasty head cold\, I'm behind on everything. The Shopis is great - beautful to look at\, easy to play\, great sounding (loud\, responsive\, with great tone)\, and filled with mojo! G;ad to hear you're loving yours.\
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I couldn't get the file of your recording to open......\
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Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2011-05-03 18:11:49"
19692,58,"Hi Ian:\
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Sorry to be slow with the response. Between work and a nasty head cold\, I'm behind on everything. The Shopis is great - beautful to look at\, easy to play\, great sounding (loud\, responsive\, with great tone)\, and filled with mojo! \
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Mine is a Selmer-sized one (is that the S model?) with graphite in the neck. I'm really happy with it. Very comfortable and between my Park and my AJL in tone - not too \"jangley\" and not too warm.\
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I can email you a pic if you want.\
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Charlie",17780,"BBCode","2011-05-03 18:15:05"
19693,2492,"Ahhh man! Sorry you are sick but glad you are digging your guitar! And honestly from my experience every time I play it\, it sounds better.  It really will keep opening up so rock that shit!\
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Sorry the link didn't work\, try this one\
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[url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19203270/Anthems%20For%20a%20Stateless%20Nation.zip]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19203270/Anthem ... Nation.zip[/url]\
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lemme know if it works!\
n",17693,"BBCode","2011-05-03 20:14:29"
19694,1960,"(Hi Tommy\, I emailed this to you directly last night but wanted to make sure you got it....)\
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Oh man...this is beyond words\, seriously.  I've been listening intently to Angelo's music now since 2005 and these two tracks had my jaw in my lap.  I don't know what he had for breakfast that morning but this may be the best playing from him that I've ever heard.  I honestly think it could be.   Incredibly inspired playing.  First of all\, Angelo owns \"Swing Gitan\" but this is his best version\, without a doubt. And Clouds...there's just nothing that I can say about that one. I was winded after the first listen.  His conception is so unique\, so different (REALLY different) than any other player in the world\, not just limited to GJ comparisons.  The ideas that continuosly come flowing out of him are absolutely incredible. Bireli is amazing in this way too but Angelo's ideas\, his conception and frankly his execution are completely unique and so far apart from the rest of the GJ players.  This is some of the greatest improvisation I have ever heard on guitar\, period. I've listened to these two tracks in rotation ALL DAY LONG on my computer.  And I plan to do the same tomorrow.  They've already had a big impact on my practice today.  It's 1:30 AM and I'm still up thinking about all this and re-listening.  Why doesn't he play like this on his CD's\, which are great but after hearing these tracks it's obvious that he's capable of a whole lot more. It's kind of scary in a way.  Cannot thank you enough for sharing these gems Tommy\, they've almost completely revamped how I think of his playing (and how I plan to move ahead in my music).  Take care!  KJ",19694,"BBCode","2011-05-04 11:51:44"
19695,1790,"Thanks\, Sam... I'm not sure when I'll next be down there but I'll keep that number just in case.\
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Will",19695,"BBCode","2011-05-04 19:06:10"
19696,3156,"hey. been super busy but got your message. I am going to send you the whole concert. It gets somewhat crazier. You will be hearing from me soon!",19694,"BBCode","2011-05-05 01:48:34"
19697,2138,"That is a pretty sweet price.\
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I'm headed away for a long weekend.  If you have any offers\, by all means\, do not wait for me.  While I have the money and I like the price\,I have two major hesitations:\
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-I have never heard a Favino in person.  I can get an approximation of what it sounds like from the internet\, but I'm really at a loss at the difference in sound between a Selmer and a Favino.  I'd really be going at this by reputation alone.  Can you describe this?\
-I recently bought a guitar from a forum user.  It arrived with the headstock snapped off.  After a month of going back and forth with Fed Ex I finally got my check.  I'd have very specific packing requirements\, ie double boxed\, protection of the headstock\, and assurances that the guitar is 100% immobile in the case.\
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I hope this doesn't seem like I am jerking you around.  I'm ready to buy an upgrade guitar and this one has to last me...it has to be the perfect choice.\
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Thanks\,\
Jim",19697,"BBCode","2011-05-05 06:51:16"
19699,452,"That's all fair.\
The Favino is going to be louder and brighter than a selmer. The scale length is longer too. Like a Strat is Brighter than a Les Paul\, a lot of the is scale length not just single coil vs humbuckers.\
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The guitar would come in a Guitar shipping box filled with peanuts and then the guitar\, inside it's case\, would be inside those peanuts. I would also de-tune the guitar for shipping. This guitar is built very sturdy\, I doubt a Gorilla could snap of the headstock.\
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Erik",19697,"BBCode","2011-05-05 07:07:20"
19700,2492,"Hi Ace\, sorry I didn't get back to you.  After we emailed\, my car went into the shop... waiting to hear the damage but I think it's the transmission  :cry: \
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I'll let you know if I can still afford the David soon!\
n\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47466#p47466]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
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[quote=\"ace\"]yes. I have a David that I happen to be thinking of selling...PM me.[/quote]",19700,"BBCode","2011-05-05 12:24:13"
19701,442,"No Worries man.\
Let me know how things go with the car.  Happy to hold it for you for another week or so.  Just happen to read your post as I was about to start thinking of posting it for sale.\
Just keep me posted. Thanks.\
Where are you located?\
J",19700,"BBCode","2011-05-05 12:36:25"
19704,2492,"Hi there!  Never heard back from you\, but I'm going to sell my DVDs!  You get first dibs.  200 and I'll pay for shipping.\
thanks\
n\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47100#p47100]Subject: WTB Denis Chang DVDs[/url]\
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[quote=\"atracksler\"]I know its probably a long shot\, but looking to buy the Denis Chang DVDs. maybe yours are gathering dust....\
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Thanks\, ad[/quote]",19682,"BBCode","2011-05-10 08:25:45"
19705,3056,"sorry. i got some 2 weeks ago.. good luck with the sale though!",19682,"BBCode","2011-05-10 08:31:14"
19706,2492,"Hi Phil!  I am really interested in your guitar.  What is the model (nuages?) Anything else you can tell me about the sound?\
thanks\
n\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47639#p47639]Subject: FS: Latcho Drom Manouche Petit Bouche[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
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I've decided to sell my Latcho Drom Manouche petit bouche.  I hope to find it a good home.  It is in excellent condition\, plays great\, no issues.  With hardshell case.  Strung with Argentines.  Nice bright\, loud sound.  I bought this directly from Dell Arte about a year and a half ago.  Light wear from normal playing.  Sad to see it go\, but I'm selling some things to afford an archtop jazz guitar.\
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More details and pictures here:\
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260782125777]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0782125777[/url]\
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Bidding starts at $1000\, and I have a buy it now set at $1275 with free shipping (BIN only).  Will only ship within the USA.\
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[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqQOKosE3FO8WJR!BNyI78tgo!~~_12.JPG[/img]\
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Thanks\
-Phil[/quote]",19706,"BBCode","2011-05-10 12:58:14"
19707,2529,"Hi\,\
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Its a few years old\, and I think its a \"pre-Nuages\" model... it doesn't say Nuages anywhere.  Also\, when I bought it\, Allain Cola (at Dell Arte) said it had a walnut neck\, and the Nuages models appear to have rosewood necks.\
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Sound is bright and loud.  Its very sensitive to your pick (Wegens are best for Gypsy Jazz\, to me) but with a softer pick (like  D'Andrea Pro Plec) it can take on a mellower sound too.  Its a great guitar.\
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Thanks",19707,"BBCode","2011-05-10 13:14:24"
19708,2492,"Cool Phil!  Thanks for getting back with me.  I'm hopefully selling off a gibson this week and if it sells\, I'll hit you back!\
best\
n",19706,"BBCode","2011-05-10 13:18:35"
19709,2529,"No problem.  What model Gibson are you selling?\
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Thanks",19707,"BBCode","2011-05-10 13:22:24"
19710,2492,"A 335 59 custom shop reissue.  Beautiful guitar\, but I pretty much only play gypsy style these days...\
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I say you wanted an arch top\, this is a hollow body but really a great guitar\, kind expensive though. But if you have any interest\, let me know\, perhaps a swap and some cash???\
here's the craigslist add I have up\
[url]http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/2364497679.html[/url]",19706,"BBCode","2011-05-10 13:37:21"
19711,2005,"saw this on ebay\, remembered this thread\, just passing it along. don't know anything about the seller or the guitar:\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/DJANGO-SELMER-STYLE-GRAND-BOUCHE-D-HOLE-GYPSY-GUITAR-/130519270421?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e638e0415]http://cgi.ebay.com/DJANGO-SELMER-STYLE ... 1e638e0415[/url]",19711,"BBCode","2011-05-11 00:00:05"
19712,2529,"That's a very beautiful 335 -- I've owned two 90's 335s in the past.  At this point\, I'm looking to buy a nice full size hollowbody.\
\
Thanks\
-Phil",19707,"BBCode","2011-05-12 10:06:11"
19713,2492,"Cool Phil!  I think I have a buyer here in LA\, which is great.  I'll know on Friday so I'll hit you up!\
best\
n",19706,"BBCode","2011-05-12 10:47:54"
19714,1903,"Hello Michael\,\
I will be very happy \, if you can send this chart to me.\
My email is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Trimajazz@yahoo.fr\">Trimajazz@yahoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
\
Kind regards\,\
\
Jl from trima jazz",19714,"BBCode","2011-05-12 12:26:50"
19715,563,"I accidentally removed it from the case a few weeks ago\, so it's mixed in with the general mass of music lying about. I'll look for it tonight or over the weekend and should be able to scan it and e-mail it to you. Biel and Joscho borrowed guitars from me during last year's Django in June concerts\, so I was lucky enough to get all their lead sheets with notes left in the cases. Pretty cool!\
\
You can e-mail me a reminder at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Always a good thing to do\, as I grow older and more forgetful...  :?",19715,"BBCode","2011-05-12 12:40:24"
19716,1903,"ok fine!!!\
if i 'll get it \, i will insert it into my new set of music.\
\
Regards\,\
\
JL",19714,"BBCode","2011-05-12 12:49:13"
19717,3267,"Thanks for the head's up!  As it turns out\, I ended up getting one of the Ciganos from Djangobooks as a gift a few weeks back!  I'm planning on posting a little review of it on my site next week... I'll be sure to post it here on the boards\, too...  I must say\, it's a pretty great little guitar for the price.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Luke Hill",19717,"BBCode","2011-05-13 06:51:19"
19718,2492,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47639#p47639]Subject: FS: Latcho Drom Manouche Petit Bouche[/url]\
Hi Phil\,\
So it looks like my guitar is sold (fingers crossed) which means I am in the market for a guitar like yours!  Would you consider 1000$ plus shipping? We could do it off ebay and save you the Ebay costs.  Probably would about even out to your buy it now.  I'd do it through paypal\, and I think I can even do it as a gift\, and save you the paypal charges too... I'd have to check on that one\, but I've done it before for smaller ammounts.\
\
let me know what you think! I'll be out and about all day so please email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:noahlit@gmail.com\">noahlit@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
thanks\
n\
Ps if you are at all worried about working off ebay\, I understand but my feedback is impecable and I have bought a bunch off this site and from the forum here\, if you need anyone to vouch for me :) \
\
[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
\
I've decided to sell my Latcho Drom Manouche petit bouche.  I hope to find it a good home.  It is in excellent condition\, plays great\, no issues.  With hardshell case.  Strung with Argentines.  Nice bright\, loud sound.  I bought this directly from Dell Arte about a year and a half ago.  Light wear from normal playing.  Sad to see it go\, but I'm selling some things to afford an archtop jazz guitar.\
\
More details and pictures here:\
\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260782125777]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0782125777[/url]\
\
Bidding starts at $1000\, and I have a buy it now set at $1275 with free shipping (BIN only).  Will only ship within the USA.\
\
[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqQOKosE3FO8WJR!BNyI78tgo!~~_12.JPG[/img]\
\
Thanks\
-Phil[/quote]",19706,"BBCode","2011-05-13 11:58:27"
19719,3014,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47736#p47736]Subject: robin nolan book for sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"peter11111\"]Anyone interested in robin nolans essential gypsy jazz guitar licks volume 1?   On sale at his site for £30\, I'm looking for £10 plus p&p.[/quote]\
Hi Peter\, I presume you are in the UK due to the price being in pounds so if you are i'll have both books\, let me know how you would like payment\, paypal is fine with me\,\
Cheers for now\,\
Phil Dolan",19719,"BBCode","2011-05-14 05:37:18"
19720,2727,"Hi\, I guess p&p will be about £3 so a total of £23 for both books.   I'm not a paypal member so cheque or cash is fine.   We'll need to exchange address details\, shall we continue by email? I'm at [url=http://www.groomepeter@hotmail.com]http://www.groomepeter@hotmail.com[/url].   Regards Peter.",19719,"BBCode","2011-05-14 06:18:10"
19721,3014,"Hi Peter\, email sent!\
Phil",19719,"BBCode","2011-05-14 07:40:54"
19722,2735,"I'm interested in the Rosenberg DVD\, still have it?\
\
I have paypal\, would I use that for payment?\
\
\
Angelo\
626-297-2812",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 10:38:38"
19723,2100,"Yes\, which one. Both are available. Pay al is fine.",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 11:02:28"
19724,2735,"I'm interested \" In the Style of Stochelo Rosenberg\" DVD.\
\
How much for shipping?\
\
You mentioned more items coming soon\, you wouldn't \
have the Robin Nolan Gig book?\
\
\
Angelo",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 12:15:18"
19725,2100,"Michael\,\
\
Not sure about shipping\, but don't imagine it would be over $6.00. Where are you at? I'll check with the P.O..\
\
 No\, don't have the gig book\, but  I have one of his other. Still rounding up everything\, updates coming.",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 12:37:38"
19726,2735,"I'm in Los Angeles California.\
\
\
I would like to purchase the DVD.\
\
Let me know how much I owe you and I'll send it\
through Paypal!!!\
\
Angelo",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 12:44:06"
19727,2100,"Ok\, I'll put that one on hold and let you know as soon as I can.\
Send me you shipping address.\
\
It's a great DVD\, as are the others.\
\
Thx",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 12:53:32"
19728,2735,"Great\, here's my address:\
\
\
Angelo Roldan\
P.O. Box 7845 \
Alhambra CA 91802\
\
\
626-297-2812\
\
It's none of my business but are selling this stuff to get a new guitar?",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 12:56:35"
19729,2100,"Hey\, Angelo\, you got it\, and really want to clear out some items I'm no longer using.  All of it is great stuff\, though. Hate doing it\, but thought I'd sell it here rather than eBay.  Folks here are like family.\
\
I'll get that info to you soon.\
\
Thx again\
\
Phil",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 13:07:47"
19730,2671,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47746#p47746]Subject: GJ items for sale\, incl D-500 for $400..[/url]\
\
[quote=\"JazzDawg\"]Selling my D-500 and lots of other GJ items\, I'll update this post with other items. PM\, if interested. \
You pay shipping. Payment via PayPal. All items in great condition. No returns.\
\
More items coming\, so stay tuned...\
\
$20 - L'Espirit Manouche -English Version - Book - VG\
$12 - Django - The Definitive Collection - Book - Like New\
$15 - Pearl Django Play-Along - Book/CD - GC\
$15 - Gypsy Picking -  book / cd - VG\
$15 - Intro to Gypsy Jazz  - Jorgenson CD/DVD  - VG\
$15 - Intermediate Gypsy Jazz - Jorgenson CD/DVD - VG\
\
\
 ON HOLD  - $30 - JAZZ MANOUCHE: In the Style of Stochelo Rosenberg DVD\
 $30 - JAZZ MANOUCHE: Gypsy Jazz Walztes Featuring Stochelo Rosenberg\
$150 -Denis Chang DVD Jazz Manouche: Technique & Improvisation 4 Volume Set\
\
$400 - D-500 for sale w/hsc. Shipping to lower 48 USA only. (You pay shipping).[/quote]\
hey is the gypsy picking book worth a look if it is\, i would love to have it.",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-14 13:38:18"
19731,2671,"hey also would you mind sending me that  stochelo dvd thats on hold. 9202574981",19731,"BBCode","2011-05-14 13:39:55"
19732,2671,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47746#p47746]Subject: GJ items for sale\, incl D-500 for $400..[/url]\
\
[quote=\"JazzDawg\"]Selling my D-500 and lots of other GJ items\, I'll update this post with other items. PM\, if interested. \
You pay shipping. Payment via PayPal. All items in great condition. No returns.\
\
More items coming\, so stay tuned...\
\
$20 - L'Espirit Manouche -English Version - Book - VG\
$12 - Django - The Definitive Collection - Book - Like New\
$15 - Pearl Django Play-Along - Book/CD - GC\
$15 - Gypsy Picking -  book / cd - VG\
$15 - Intro to Gypsy Jazz  - Jorgenson CD/DVD  - VG\
$15 - Intermediate Gypsy Jazz - Jorgenson CD/DVD - VG\
\
\
 ON HOLD  - $30 - JAZZ MANOUCHE: In the Style of Stochelo Rosenberg DVD\
 $30 - JAZZ MANOUCHE: Gypsy Jazz Walztes Featuring Stochelo Rosenberg\
$150 -Denis Chang DVD Jazz Manouche: Technique & Improvisation 4 Volume Set\
\
$400 - D-500 for sale w/hsc. Shipping to lower 48 USA only. (You pay shipping).[/quote]\
hey Dawg\, would you mind sending me the jazz manouche rosenberg dvd on hold and the manouch waltes featuring rosenber.",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-14 13:43:59"
19733,2100,"The In the Style of Stochelo DVD is on hold for someone.\
\
I can sell the Gypsy Waltzes one\, L'Spirit book\, and Gypsy Picking.\
\
Just let me know\, I'll send you pmt info\, and I'll update the list.\
\
Send your shipping info\,\
\
Thx",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-14 13:58:45"
19734,2671,"David Zepeda 123.5 e. college ave appleton wi. 54911...9202574981...davezepeda@yahoo.com\
\
\
I dont much about those other books at the moment let me scour the net..but the gypsy picking book I would assume is Michael's right. \
\
I just wanted a copy of the one on hold. I dont care for the packaging. \
\
let me get right back to you...Im gonna check on the others...send me a list if you have time...... thanks!",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-14 14:22:54"
19735,2735,"Thanks\, just tell me how much \
and I'll send you the payment through paypal.\
\
\
Angelo",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-14 14:25:01"
19736,1293,"Wish I could afford the Denis Chang DVDs\, for the time being I'll have to settle for $15 - Intermediate Gypsy Jazz - Jorgenson CD/DVD - VG\
(already have the Intro one).\
\
Get me a shipping cost and PayPal info\, and I'll zip it over to you. (Media Mail is fine).\
\
Thanks\,\
Mike Foster (aka Fozbox)\
\
 [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47746#p47746]Subject: GJ items for sale\, incl D-500 for $400..[/url]",19736,"BBCode","2011-05-14 20:58:50"
19737,2100,"ok\, I put that on hold for you\, and get the shipping info to Monday. Send me your shipping info\, too.\
\
Thx\, \
\
Phil",19736,"BBCode","2011-05-14 21:23:17"
19738,1293,"Shipping info:\
\
Mike Foster\
1122 E 700 S\
Salt Lake City\, UT 84102\
\
Thanks\,\
----M",19736,"BBCode","2011-05-14 21:46:06"
19739,2529,"Hi\,\
\
Thanks.  At this point I may as well see the eBay auction through\, maybe someone will scoop it up.  If not\, I'll PM you about the offer.\
\
Thanks\
-Phil",19707,"BBCode","2011-05-15 07:07:18"
19740,2529,"Hi -- also\, I just lowered the BIN to $1200\, and that includes free shipping.\
\
Thanks",19707,"BBCode","2011-05-15 07:16:01"
19741,2492,"Cool phil!  Thanks.  I think I'm going to get another guitar but I'll let you know.\
god luck either way\
n",19706,"BBCode","2011-05-15 07:57:51"
19742,2138,"Hi there\,\
\
Do you still have the waltz DVD available?  If so\, I'll take it.  Shoot me payment details...if paypal is ok\, that would be easiest.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Jim",19742,"BBCode","2011-05-15 08:05:10"
19743,2100,"Jim\,\
\
Yes\, that one still available.  I'll mark it \"On HOLD\" for you.  I'll need to get to the PO Monday morning to give you shipping details\, then you can send me your shipping address\, and payment.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",19743,"BBCode","2011-05-15 08:19:33"
19744,2138,"Cool.  Let me know.",19742,"BBCode","2011-05-15 08:31:46"
19745,2100,"My bad\, I'll need your shipping info to check the rates.\
\
thx",19743,"BBCode","2011-05-15 09:22:18"
19746,2138,"237 3rd Street apt 4r\
Jersey City NJ 07302.",19742,"BBCode","2011-05-15 10:29:23"
19747,2100,"Jim\,\
\
Here's the shipping info.  I will send via a USPS small flat rate box\, and I'll pad it for protection. So\, here's what is due:\
\
Gypsy Waltzes Featuring Stochelo Rosenberg -   $30.00\
                                                     Shipping -     $5.20\
                                                    =================\
                                                   Total Due      $35.20\
\
Send the PayPal payment to my email address:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you have any questions\, or corrections\, just let me know.  I'll drop by the P.O.\, as soon as I can after payment is received\, and confirmed.\
\
Shipping To: \
JKAZ\
237 3rd Street apt 4r\
Jersey City NJ 07302\
\
Thanks\
\
Phil Guerra",19743,"BBCode","2011-05-15 17:33:31"
19748,2100,"Angelo\,\
\
Jim\,\
\
Here's the shipping info.  I will send via a USPS small flat rate box\, and I'll pad it for protection. So\, here's what is due:\
\
Jazz Manouche - In the Style of Stochelo Rosenberg -   $30.00\
                                                              Shipping -     $5.20\
                                                             =================\
                                                             Total Due      $35.20\
\
Send the PayPal payment to my email address:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
If you have any questions\, or corrections\, just let me know.  I'll drop by the P.O.\, as soon as I can after payment is received\, and confirmed.\
\
Shipping To: \
Angelo Roldan\
P.O. Box 7845\
Alhambra CA 91802\
\
Thanks\
\
Phil Guerra",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-15 17:36:36"
19749,2138,"Thanks\, Phil.\
\
Payment sent. Here''s my address and full name for shipping again:\
\
Jim Kaznosky\
237 3rd Street apt 4r\
Jersey City NJ 07302\
\
Cheers\,\
Jim",19742,"BBCode","2011-05-16 08:08:04"
19750,2100,"Jim\,\
\
I'll get that out to you\, prolly won't make the post today\, PO will likely be closed after I get off work\, but I ail send it tuesday morning.\
\
It's nice DVD\, just so great to watch Stochelo play up close. \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",19743,"BBCode","2011-05-16 08:21:04"
19751,2100,"Angelo\,\
\
Sent the DVD out to you this morning.  \
\
Thanks again!\
\
Phil",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-16 08:22:29"
19752,2138,"No worries\, Phil.  I've been without it up to this point in life so a few more days won't kill me.\
\
I'm doing the Rosenberg Academy too and figured that learning these waltzes will be real good on the technique.  What I've been learning so far (Valse a django\, Valse des niglos)\, have been really good at isolating some weak areas in technique and have given me some pretty great neck wide arps to work with.  It will be nice to have some more to work on.\
\
Jim",19742,"BBCode","2011-05-16 08:44:53"
19753,2735,"Thanks for quick response\, looking forward to the DVD.\
\
Angelo",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-16 12:18:23"
19754,3173,"Hi redblues\,\
\
This is timemaker27 from djangobooks forum and the Rosenberg Academy.\
Hope u r well\
My  subscription at the RA has expired before I had a chance to download\
the whole Hungaria pdf.  Could you email me the file\, please?\
How is the new improvisation course? Does it have pdf too?\
If so\, would you mind sending me a copy?\
\
In return I could send you some different stuff\, just let me know what you would need.\
\
Cheers\
Timemaker\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:timemaker27@gmail.com\">timemaker27@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",19754,"BBCode","2011-05-17 05:42:23"
19755,2100,"Shipping for the book/cd is $2.50\, so $17.50 to me at PayPal\, using this email:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I'll post it after payment is confirmed and ship it by media mail\, packing with bubble and cardboard.\
\
Thanks\,",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-17 06:50:48"
19756,2100,"Mike\,\
Shipping for the Jorgenson book/cd/dvd is $2.50\, so $17.50 to me at PayPal\, using this email:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I'll post it after payment is confirmed and ship it by media mail\, packing with bubble and cardboard.\
\
Thanks\,",19736,"BBCode","2011-05-17 06:53:53"
19757,2268,"Hi\,\
\
Do you still have the book available\, Robin Nolan Licks Vol. 1. I believe it is the orange one.  \
\
If you do\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Holmes",19757,"BBCode","2011-05-17 07:51:04"
19758,2266,"Any interested in a trade for an Eastman archtop?\
Thanks\,\
 Josh",19758,"BBCode","2011-05-17 09:05:30"
19759,2529,"What model Eastman?\
\
Thanks",19759,"BBCode","2011-05-17 10:48:44"
19760,2266,"I believe it is an AR 803 CE 15. I am at work so I can confirm that tonight. I live in southeast PA so depending where you are maybe we could meet to try it. I also have an Aria Pro II FA 70 w/ Benetetto pick up for possible trade. I have been playing straight ahead jazz and am now really getting into this style. I have a Cigano I would like to upgrade from.\
Thanks",19758,"BBCode","2011-05-17 11:24:30"
19761,3356,"Hi\,\
\
I'm interested in your Denis Chang DVD - The Art of Accompaniment. Is it still available?\
\
Thanks\
John",19761,"BBCode","2011-05-17 11:47:18"
19762,2100,"Yes\, it's available. You should know\, I can't seem to find the cover for it\, but there really isn't anything special about it.  The actual DVD is in perfect shape. It was in a separate case. \
\
So\, the DVD plus shipping will total $35.20\, sent priority mail\, and packed nice and snug.  You can send payment to me for it to my email address:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mycroft2800@aol.com\">mycroft2800@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I'll ship it  after payment confirmation.  Send me your shipping address\, too.\
\
Thanks for you interest\,\
\
Phil",19761,"BBCode","2011-05-17 12:36:45"
19763,3356,"Thanks\, I'll send that to you this later afternoon.\
\
I know I want the Rhythm dvd\, but what did you think of the rest of that series?",19761,"BBCode","2011-05-17 13:41:57"
19764,2100,"I enjoyed them all. I am only selling them to help fund a new guitar purchase.  Denis is a great teacher\, too.  \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Phil",19761,"BBCode","2011-05-17 14:07:45"
19765,3356,"Hi Phil\,\
\
Just sent the money through paypal.\
\
My address is\
\
John Adams\
120 Hunters Bend\
West Monroe\, LA 71291\
\
I may look into the rest of the DVDs later on\, if you still have them then.\
\
Thanks!",19761,"BBCode","2011-05-17 15:59:33"
19766,2100,"Ok John\,\
\
I'll send it out in the morning.  I'll spin thru the house tonight\, to see if I can find the real case\, if not\, I'll put it in another one.  The DVD is in great shape\, no worries. \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",19761,"BBCode","2011-05-17 16:08:57"
19767,3358,"Hi djorba\,\
\
I just read your post in the peche a la mouche pickup thread. I'm very interested in buying a Pickup of that kind myself\, but I'm in high doubt about plugging it to my guitar. I got a D-Hole too and the brace is also very near to the soundhole. Can you help me out with some experience\, because you said you were able to fit your pickup despite the same problem I have.\
\
You might want to mail me: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ArneSchmidt.85@gmail.com\">ArneSchmidt.85@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Greetings and thx\
\
Arne",19767,"BBCode","2011-05-17 16:19:59"
19768,3245,"Hi\, I noticed some years ago you offered to send someone a transcription of La Minch Valse. I would love it if you could do the same for me.\
\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmertruvoice@btconnect.com\">selmertruvoice@btconnect.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Many thanks.",19768,"BBCode","2011-05-18 03:30:18"
19769,2735,"Thanks Phil\, \
\
I received the DVD today\, looking forward to getting some\
good instruction from Stochelo!!!\
\
\
Angelo",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-18 15:52:19"
19770,2100,"Oh\, that's great. Yes\, I think you're going to have fun with it.  I was just awestruck when I watched it.  He's such a great player!\
\
Phil",19722,"BBCode","2011-05-18 20:13:16"
19771,1156,"sup?",19771,"BBCode","2011-05-19 18:11:27"
19773,858,"Not a problem.  I've been pretty busy too Mike\, and haven't had much time to do much more than just play guitar.  Things are starting to settle down\, and I've just ordered a new guitar\, so I'm hoping to have a bit more time for transcribing myself.\
\
Let me know if there are any other transcriptions your looking for.  I have quite a few from these 1949 Rome Sessions.\
\
Take care\,\
Shawn",19773,"BBCode","2011-05-21 10:02:16"
19776,2204,"Hi Is this book still for sale?  thanks - David",19776,"BBCode","2011-05-21 22:05:32"
19777,2204,"Hi do you still have this book for sale?  thanks -DAvid",19777,"BBCode","2011-05-21 22:10:16"
19778,2204,"Hi - if this still has the CD I would also be interested - thanks\, DAvid",19778,"BBCode","2011-05-21 22:14:30"
19779,2727,"Hi\, Yes it's still for sale.   Peter.",19779,"BBCode","2011-05-22 02:24:43"
19780,2727,"Sorry\, sold that a couple of days ago.   Peter.",19778,"BBCode","2011-05-22 02:26:11"
19781,2492,"Did you find a guitar yet?  I just bought a Peter Zwinakis oval hole and it is outstanding!  There are a couple for sale online.  [url]http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/gypsyJazz.html[/url]\
\
Make them an offer!  Or keep an eye out because they are still really affordable and I think this is the next dude everyone will want!  My other guitar is a Rodrigo Shopis Dhole which is also amazing\, and these two are a perfect pair!\
\
good luck\
n\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47795#p47795]Subject: The next step guitar - opinions solicited[/url]\
\
[quote=\"jkaz\"]I'm really leaning towards the Nomade D-hole\, based on the opinion of some folks around here and Michael.  My co-guitar player is in France and is going to stop by the Dupont showroom tomorrow to give the Nomade's they have on hand a worthy spin and tell me what he thinks.  I've played his MDC-60 at our weekly gig and adore it.\
\
I have closer to $2000 to spend\, so this certainly affords me a better quality instrument.[/quote]",19781,"BBCode","2011-05-22 12:19:10"
19782,2204,"wonderful!  I would love to purchase it from you - do you take paypal?\
\
David",19779,"BBCode","2011-05-22 14:58:47"
19783,2727,"Sorry I'm not a Paypal member.   I'm happy with cheques\,cash or po's.   Are you UK based?   Regards Peter.",19779,"BBCode","2011-05-22 15:28:38"
19784,2204,"hello Peter - I'm in the USA - I have no problem sending a personal check - if you need to calculate shipping charges\, here is my address - \
\
David Adasse\
131 Oak Street\
Weehawken\, New Jersey 07086\
USA\
\
thanks\, David",19779,"BBCode","2011-05-22 18:08:33"
19785,2138,"Thanks.  Do you mind me asking what you paid for yours?  That was the more expensive model\, right.",19781,"BBCode","2011-05-22 19:15:35"
19786,2492,"Well\, I got a really good deal on this guitar.  I promised I wouldn't tell anyone about it\, but it's a bit more than you are wanting to spend.  Sorry to be so vague\, it's just the deal I made.\
\
That being said\, this guitar is SICK!  My advice is if you can live with the weird soundport thing\, offer Buffalo Bros 2k for the cheeper one.  Not sure if they'll go for it\, but if it is anything like my guitar\, you really couldn't do better!  Even if you spent a lot more! Seriously\, this thing kills all the duponts I tried out in Paris last January!\
\
Hope that helps!\
noah",19781,"BBCode","2011-05-22 20:58:30"
19787,2727,"Hi David\,   shipping will be £3.50 making a total of £13.50.   Make the cheque to P. Groome\, in sterling rather than dollars if possible.   My address is Morningside\,Plymouth Road\, Horrabridge\,Yelverton\, Devon\, PL20 7RL.   Regards Peter.",19779,"BBCode","2011-05-23 02:58:12"
19788,3152,"[quote=\"constantine\"]OK thank you very much Aurelien.  \
\
I will send you a video after I review with you the questions below:\
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If I am on the D Maj chord I can use the D Maj\, F#min \, Bmin pr the A Maj arpeggios?\
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[color=#BF0000]YES !!![/color]\
If I am on the C7 chord I can use the C Maj\, E Diminshed\, Gmin\, Bbmin or the F Maj arpeggios?  \
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[color=#BF0000]BbMaj4+ the rest is YES !!![/color]\
If I am on the Emin7b5 chord I can use the Gmin arpeggio?\
\
[color=#BF0000]YES !!![/color]What arpeggios do you play in the A part of the song Daphne?  (D Bm Em A7)\
[color=#BF0000]\
A simple thing to lern improvising on things like Daphné is to make it the most easy:\
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D/Bm/Em/A7/ will be like D/D/Em/Em and for the B it is quiet the same Em/for GM \
The whole will be instead of:\
\
D/Bm/Em/A7/D/Bm/Em/A7/Am/D/GM/Gm or G# dim/Em/A7/D\
\
D/D/Em/Em/D/D/Em/Em/D/D/Em/Em/Em/Em/D  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen: \
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for you\, beacause you are an accomplished player\, you can play something like F#m/Bm/Em/A7 or thinking chromatic like D/D#/E/F/F#/F/E/Eb \, I let you find the good arpeggios (M\, m \, 7 or diminished  :wink: )[/color]\
I have been practicing in D\, and using the F#min arpeggio.  I cant seem to make it sound musical yet but I will show you on youtube soon.\
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Also feel free to email me if its easier at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
or we can just use this forum too.[/quote]\
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[color=#BF0000]SORRY for answering so late\, I'm getting married\, making my first album\, really busy with lessons\, the real thing is that I haven't played guitar at home since 2 months because my\"wife\" stopped working beacause she's pregnant of our second child !!!!!\
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Bye\, hope you will answer if you're not too desappointed...[/color]",19230,"BBCode","2011-05-23 04:50:03"
19789,1275,"this is great thank you.  Congratulations on all of the wonderful things happening in your life.",19230,"BBCode","2011-05-23 05:42:57"
19790,2138,"Fair enough.  Thanks for the information\, Noah.",19781,"BBCode","2011-05-23 08:59:37"
19791,2671,"sorry got caught up\, if you have this still I'll pay tonight.",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-23 15:51:50"
19792,2100,"Yes\, still on hold for you.",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-23 16:06:52"
19793,2671,"Sent the cash... thanks again.",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-24 11:28:33"
19794,248,"Michael\,\
Been thinking about keeping the guitars seperate- what about you hosting a night  Thursday at one of the places- everyone who plays must play on one of you axes??\
Get it recorded and filmed\, and you really have something!\
Can't wait to see you\, and check on those great guitars!\
Ben",19638,"BBCode","2011-05-24 14:03:48"
19796,563,"So far\, I have found almost every chart that Biel left in the Favino case except\, \"When I Was a Boy\". I am still looking\, but I have alot of paper to go through. If all else fails\, I'll get it from Biel again. I stay in touch with him. If you can be patient\, I will eventually find it. Sorry I haven't found it sooner.",19715,"BBCode","2011-05-24 14:19:22"
19797,248,"Michael\,\
You never know- I have the feeling the the thursday ideas seem kind of loose at the moment . . .\
Egos and jelousy are bad news\, but MH is a very agressive buisness man\, and that causes some issues so I am told.\
The Cd is done\, ready and available- I'll have a copy reserved for you!\
B.",19638,"BBCode","2011-05-24 14:29:29"
19799,248,"Michael\,\
I'll be up with ben andrews on tuesday night . . . Eve needs a ride up on friday so she can make the show (ideally) and teach with me on Saturday (working with vocalists) . . . hoping to work it out so she does not have to take the train . . but we will have to see. I'll be there for vintage night for sure- it was one of my favorite parts last time!\
Ben",19638,"BBCode","2011-05-24 14:35:40"
19801,2100,"David\,\
\
It was a long day at work\, so I didn't get a chance to mail this out after work.  I'll drop it off as the P.O. in the morning.  I'm sending it media mail\, so it probably won't arrive until next week.  I'll see if I can get a tracking number for you\, send it along.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Phil",19730,"BBCode","2011-05-24 21:24:52"
19802,3232,"Aaron\,\
Thanks for organizing the jam - it was great fun! I enjoyed playing with you and I hope I can make it up again sometime soon. The next Tuesday conflicts with Django in June but I will keep an eye on the Calendar. Let me know if your interested in coming down to play in Colorado Springs sometime. I host informal jams at my house from time to time.\
-Tom\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thomasmacfarlane@mac.com\">thomasmacfarlane@mac.com</a><!-- e -->",19802,"BBCode","2011-05-24 23:34:52"
19803,1737,"Hi Adrian\, just wondering how your XO is ? How does it compare the all you have played since getting it? I'm about to finally order mine after much delay.\
\
Ian",19803,"BBCode","2011-05-26 16:22:39"
19804,426,"My AJL is still great! I play it every day and love it. It's still pretty much the best gypsy jazz guitar I've played.\
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The only thing that's changed is that I put a plastic pick guard on it because it was getting a bit scratched up. You might want to ask AJ to include a pick guard in the case so you have the option of installing it yourself down the road.\
\
Good luck and have fun\,\
Adrian",17981,"BBCode","2011-05-27 08:29:28"
19805,2182,"It was great meeting you guys.  The event has grown every time in audience and players\, so I hope you'll come again.  I finally got a hold of one of the guitarists from Gypsy Swing Revue and he said he'd definitely be coming as well.  \
\
I hope to play with and learn more from you guys soon.",19802,"BBCode","2011-05-27 09:24:45"
19806,2182,"P.s.  my email is:\
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aaron@co-musicproducer.com\">aaron@co-musicproducer.com</a><!-- e -->\
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If you come again feel free to bring your cd's for sale and business cards as well.",19802,"BBCode","2011-05-27 09:26:18"
19808,1737,"Thanks\, thats helpful...   I probably will get a pickguard installed by AJ. \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",19803,"BBCode","2011-05-28 04:44:55"
19809,2435,"[url=http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/]http://gypsyjazz.sugarinthegourd.com/WASO/[/url]",19809,"BBCode","2011-05-28 08:41:13"
19810,1357,"Hi Mike\, it's been a while but I remember you asked for a transcription of Gonzalo's Como una flor and I said I was gonna hook you up with a video. I honestly forgot about it until now and was wondering if you were going to DIJ this year. I'd be happy to show it to you in person if you haven't learned it yet.\
Will you be bringing any of your collection again? I recently bought a Holo grand Busato model and would love to compare it with some of yours if you'll have em with you. Thanks! Hope to see you there!\
\
Emmett",19810,"BBCode","2011-05-28 11:51:52"
19811,563,"Emmett--\
\
I am planning on being there\, guitars in tow\, so yes we can compare. I tried to get a real Busato Grand Modele\, but it didn't work out. Still looking\, though. I'd love to hear your Holo. Bob sure builds nice sounding stuff!\
\
And I'd love to learn Como una flor. My neuropathy grows worse\, so my playing keeps decaying\, but while I can still play\, I'd like to have a go at that one. \
\
I hope you are well. I have family in Hawaii\, so one day when we visit\, don't be surprised if we drop in to see the Hot Club of Hulaville. See you in a few weeks!\
\
Michael",19811,"BBCode","2011-05-28 13:10:53"
19812,2204,"Hello Peter\, my apologies for not getting to you sooner\, circumstances conspired to complicate the past week = my checks already state dollar denomination on their face - I'm not sure how to go about getting payment to you in pounds - if there is a fee for conversion\, maybe I can pay it? please let me know - David",19779,"BBCode","2011-06-03 00:24:21"
19813,2727,"that's ok send your cheque in dollars and I'll sort it out.   Regards Peter.",19779,"BBCode","2011-06-03 00:47:53"
19814,2204,"Thanks Peter - according to the exchange rate\,13.50 GBP  = 22.0631 USD  which I will be glad to round up to $23.oo USD.  if this is acceptable to you\, I'll attempt to get it our tomorrow - best regards\, David",19779,"BBCode","2011-06-03 00:55:35"
19815,2727,"Hi david \, yes that's fine. Regards Peter.",19779,"BBCode","2011-06-03 01:45:36"
19817,925,"Hello\, are you still looking for people in Boise who play Gypsy Jazz?  I am moving from Portland in two months\, and I am interested in setting up a weekly jam session for people to learn.  Are you interested in being a part of them?\
\
[url=http://boise.craigslist.org/muc/2419626113.html]http://boise.craigslist.org/muc/2419626113.html[/url]\
\
-Matt Bergstrom\
BM Jazz Studies",19817,"BBCode","2011-06-03 15:35:06"
19828,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48086#p48086]Subject: Dark Eyes 1940 Transcription[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Bones\"]Cool\, thanks Luca.\
\
Maybe I'll admit defeat and spring for the 6 bucks....[/quote]\
Hi Bones\,\
\
Before spending 6 bucks\, did you have a look at this transcription by Frédéric Sylvestre?\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19828,"BBCode","2011-06-06 08:47:46"
19829,455,"Hi Francois\,\
\
Very cool\, I'll compare that with what I was guessing when I transcribed it.  Where does one get that transcription?  Is it on the net or in a book?\
\
By the way\, I just took delivery on a new Gallato from France and I am really liking it.\
\
Thanks a lot\,\
\
Mike",19828,"BBCode","2011-06-06 21:08:31"
19830,455,"Hi Scot\,\
\
I finally had a chance to look at that other disc (Chantons Soud L'Occupation).  I got laid off and was busy hunting down more work.\
Wow\, that video really makes one think about the whole spectrum of opinions about 'collaborators' but I think Django was just trying to survive (take the money and play music or take a bullet).\
\
BTW\, I ended up buying a new Gallato from France.  Just got it a few days ago and I really like it.\
\
Mike",19483,"BBCode","2011-06-06 23:09:46"
19831,1275,"Mike how is the neck on that one?  I have owned 5 Patenottes\, 2 were good\, the other 3 not so much.  Hows the volume?\
\
Thanks - Dean\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48082#p48082]Subject: 2005 Patenotte 260[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"][html]&lt;div align=\"center\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/2005-patenotte-260--2005-patenotte-260.html\" title=\"2005 Patenotte 260\"&gt;&lt;img src=\"http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/media/ecom/prodsm/2005-patenotte-260-small.jpg\" alt=\"2005 Patenotte 260\" width=\"100\" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=\"http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/2005-patenotte-260--2005-patenotte-260.html\"&gt;Wonderful handmade guitar from Mirecourt\, France's centuries old center of luthiery.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/div&gt;[/html][/quote]",19831,"BBCode","2011-06-09 15:00:30"
19832,9,"The neck is typical....very chunky \"old school\" type. Sound is fantastic...lots of projection and full mids!",19832,"BBCode","2011-06-09 15:04:10"
19833,2182,"I need another guitarist for a small gig this next Thursday the 16th from 6-8 p.m..  It is in South Downtown Denver\, pays $50.00 cash plus a $50.00 gift certificate to the restaurant Il Vicino's - any chance any of you guys want to make it up here for that?",19802,"BBCode","2011-06-09 15:16:18"
19834,248,"Michael\,\
Would be happy to bring my 7 string- I venture to guess the new folks have not seen it - also I'd be happy to play rhythm for the night as well- I had a blast last year!\
Ben",19834,"BBCode","2011-06-09 17:29:09"
19836,248,"Michael\,\
i was thinking to bring some vino- perhaps 6 bottles\, and I was thinking about wiskey\, but I think I'll leave that to you\, man!\
See you tuesday.\
Ben\
ps. I think you should sponsor a thursday night (ie\, fill a resto with people playing your guitars!) show still. perhaps we can set it up when we are up there.",19834,"BBCode","2011-06-09 20:42:29"
19841,2790,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for but I read your post on displaying on Wednesday night and I wanted to let you know i'm bringing my Shelley park montmartre and i'll be more than happy to pass it around the campfire for everyone to play/enjoy--so you can add mine to the list of the guitars that you're making if you'd be interested in using it.\
\
Have a great day\,\
Sam",19841,"BBCode","2011-06-10 07:11:52"
19842,563,"Sam--\
\
Thanks and yes\, please bring it along. Shelly makes beautiful and unique sounding guitars! The event in question is indoors in a controlled environment\, so it won't be risky. I seem to remember an exchange between us about Django in June. Glad to see that you are coming this year. I'll see you in a few days.\
\
Michael",19842,"BBCode","2011-06-10 07:19:47"
19843,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48181#p48181]Subject: Looking for Vous Et Moi lyrics[/url]\
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[quote=\"Bflat\"]Merci beaucoup\, François! I'm very grateful for your help.[/quote]\
Here are the correct words.\
\
Could you send me the chords?\
\
Good gig\
\
François",19843,"BBCode","2011-06-11 07:26:57"
19844,268,"Thanks a lot for your kind assistance! Attached is the chords (in Django's key).\
\
Have a nice summer!\
\
Åke \
Stockholm\, Sweden\
\
PS. Check out my band here: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULeZqEmw5I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULeZqEmw5I[/url]",19843,"BBCode","2011-06-11 07:57:26"
19845,135,"does it have a bigtone ?",19845,"BBCode","2011-06-11 10:50:21"
19846,452,"No bigtone. I am sure you could put one in if you wanted.",19678,"BBCode","2011-06-11 11:18:44"
19847,268,"Thanks a lot for your kind assistance! Attached is the chords (in Django's key).\
\
Have a nice summer!\
\
Åke\
Stockholm\, Sweden\
\
PS. Check out my band here: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULeZqEmw5I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULeZqEmw5I[/url][attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Vous Et Moi.pdf<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",19843,"BBCode","2011-06-11 15:01:53"
19848,3325,"Is this the same guitar that is listed now?\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=30759#p30759]Subject: SOLD: Cigano GJ-15 D-hole guitar w/ hardshell case[/url]\
\
[quote=\"sockeye\"]Hi all\,\
\
I have a really nice Cigano GJ-15 guitar for sale. Mint condition\, plays and sounds great\, and boy is it LOUD.\
\
Comes with a really nice hardshell Golden Gate case -- brown leather-like covering\, leather handle\, green crushed velvet lining.\
\
$350 for guitar and case. [b]Price reduced to $295 w/ case + $20 shipping to US. [/b]\
\
Local pickup in Philadelphia\, PA only -- would rather not deal with shipping. \
\
thanks!\
\
John\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john@sugarinthegourd.com\">john@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e -->\
215.900.6322[/quote]",19848,"BBCode","2011-06-12 19:50:27"
19849,366,"No\, I've had 2 of these. I keep quitting gypsy jazz and then giving it another shot. :-(\
\
Thanks\,\
John",19848,"BBCode","2011-06-13 03:59:33"
19850,3374,"I'm new to this forum. not sure if my previous email got to you. Interested in the 12 fret cigano. how would it be shipped and what is the payment method? I'm in Flagler Beach Fl. just south of jacksonville.\
\
Thanks\, Phil Parker",19850,"BBCode","2011-06-13 07:44:39"
19851,366,"Thanks\, no I didn't I previous message from you.\
\
PayPal would be the preferred means of payment -- I will ship via Ground\, probably either UPS or FedEx\,and will insure.\
\
Let me know if you have any questions. If you'd like to buy & pay via PayPal you can send it to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john@sugarinthegourd.com\">john@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks!\
\
John Salmon\
215.900.6322",19850,"BBCode","2011-06-13 08:23:58"
19852,3374,"Sockeye\
Thanks for your reply. Any issues with this guitar. Not comfortable with PayPal. I'd prefer to do a C.O.D. UPS delivery.\
\
Thanks\, Phil Parker",19850,"BBCode","2011-06-13 09:56:00"
19853,1907,"Hi\,\
Is the guitar still available? If so\, what is your preferred method of payment?\
Thanks\,\
Ian Rossiter",19853,"BBCode","2011-06-13 10:03:10"
19854,366,"Yes\, it's still available though a couple other people seem close to purchasing. \
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PayPal is best -- if you'd like to buy you can send PayPal to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john@sugarinthegourd.com\">john@sugarinthegourd.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I have to ship another guitar tonight and may be able to get this one out as well. Thank you. \
\
John Salmon\
215.900.6322",19853,"BBCode","2011-06-13 10:18:49"
19855,203,"Hi Mike\,\
\
This transcription comes from an old french guitar magazine (10\, 15 years ago\, may be more). \
Hope you'll enjoy your Gallato guitar\, a very good brand I've been told.\
\
Best \
\
François RAVEZ",19828,"BBCode","2011-06-14 02:11:15"
19856,203,"Hi Åke\
\
Thank you very much for the chords.\
\
I received the message OK (twice).\
\
A nice summer to you too.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",19843,"BBCode","2011-06-14 02:13:17"
19857,2435,"[url=http://i.imgur.com/PQDmb.jpg]http://i.imgur.com/PQDmb.jpg[/url]\
\
Question answered?",19857,"BBCode","2011-06-14 10:23:52"
19858,1737,"Hi Bob\,\
\
I hope its okay to contact you.  I'm stumped with my VRB and thought you might be just to guy to help.. My VRB which is giving me trouble with respect to buzzing. I've been having trouble with buzzing at the C note on the G string. Only this note\, not the b or d.  I have had the frets dressed and leveled twice and all possible vibrating objects checked.  This seems to have gotten worse upon my move to Newfoundland and seems worse again when I raise the bridge or neck relief..When I tap on the back it almost stops a strobe tuner on C.  Do you think could be a wolf tone?  Any suggestions on what to do to get rid of it..  I love this guitar but that buzz is driving me crazy.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ian",19858,"BBCode","2011-06-14 16:02:06"
19859,230,"Hi Tommy\, I will get the photos posted soon\, I need to resize them and I need to review the video also...nothing major\, just done on my simple hand held Canon camera...but should be a nice keepsake.\
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You guys played one of my favorite tunes \"Yours and Mine\"; I'd love a copy of a grille for that tune if you could send to me? Thanks.\
\
You can email me at:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
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Again\, thanks for the great show...did you see the LDDLH show? Any idea why that also wasn't a full house...is there not a large GJ following in the Bay area?\
\
cheers\
\
Phil",19859,"BBCode","2011-06-14 18:10:35"
19860,1833,"hello\, how are you?\
\
finaly next week i will go to samois *_*.\
I wanted to ask you some things . First I want to buy an amplifier or an amplifying system for my guitar. But i am totally confused. I already read a lot of things but still got some questions. I made a group so we play some lives so its necessary.  \
Look\, I have 2 guitars and wanted to combine one amplifying system for both. One guitar is a jazz Peerless guitar and the other a Gypsy Eimers.\
WHich amplifier is suitable for both? OR shal I buy a MAgnet type Stimer adn a Good Ampify?..\
\
Thansk in advance \
\
Jim",19860,"BBCode","2011-06-16 02:47:19"
19861,3376,"hi\
\
i am wondering if you still have the cigano gj 15 for sale?\
if so\, what is your best price on it shipped to boston?\
\
thanks\,\
peter\
617-566-4279",19861,"BBCode","2011-06-16 07:18:42"
19862,366,"Hi\,\
\
I could do $325 shipped (with case\, tuners and extra strings...)\
\
John",19861,"BBCode","2011-06-16 09:05:42"
19864,311,"Hi\,\
I have an AER compact60 that I use for all my gigs both electric and acoustic. It's 2 channels\,  sounds great it's really loud and also very light and portable. That would be my first choice.\
Good luck!\
Have a great time at Samois!",19864,"BBCode","2011-06-16 09:32:38"
19865,2959,"Paul - try to edit your post and take down your info. Not good on the internet. PM him  :wink: \
I see the 707 number - we used to be out in Davis\, CA area.\
\
-Andy\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48313#p48313]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"pauldean\"]I have a Schertler Unico that I'm thinking of selling.  You can contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alhanati@aol.com\">alhanati@aol.com</a><!-- e --> or call (707) 225-4307.  I also have a Schertler Basik contact pickup as well as the pre-amp for it that must be purchased separately.\
Thanks.\
Paul Gruen\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alhanati@aol.com\">alhanati@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
(707) 225-4307[/quote]",19865,"BBCode","2011-06-16 11:14:34"
19866,3182,"Hello\, I am in the market for a Schertler Unico\,\
\
If you are selling\, can you reach out to me to let me know the age\,\
condition\, price\, etc?   Thanks.\
\
Jim Vence\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",19866,"BBCode","2011-06-16 21:37:42"
19867,2727,"hi david\, got your cheque today and will mail it today.   Regards Peter.",19867,"BBCode","2011-06-17 06:43:28"
19868,2204,"Peter - that's wonderful - thanks!  David",19867,"BBCode","2011-06-17 08:56:50"
19869,3378,"Will do.  I'm not at home now\, but I'll get the info. to you as soon as I can.  Thanks for replying!\
Paul",19869,"BBCode","2011-06-17 12:13:45"
19870,3156,"Hey\,\
\
Thanks for the vids! Yeah i can \"grill\" it for you. \
\
Festival was not promoted as well as it could have been. Most people had no idea LD were coming and not to mention thursday is an odd day to have them play. First time i played there with david grisman in 06 it was packed to the gills beyond what I saw at this fest. Because most of the local bands were not playing the fest...most of their fanbase wont show up. Not much support from the local \"scene\". I wish there was an afterparty......that is the best part. Needed to be more like a festival feel if you ask me. \
\
Thanks\,\
\
T",19859,"BBCode","2011-06-20 04:45:17"
19871,679,"Hey there\,\
\
   I saw an old post of yours about you looking to jam on some GJ tunes. Me and my rhythm player have been working on a set list and may start a weekly gig at the end of the summer playing strictly GJ. Let me know if you would like to jam some time...we usually practice in Astoria\, Queens.",19871,"BBCode","2011-06-20 08:08:10"
19872,2886,"Dude\
\
Give me a call @ 646-522-9266 and or send me the chord charts of the songs you play the most so I can get familiar with the tunes and see what key you play them in...  I'd like to give it a try but would like to be \"prepped\" before hand..\
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Astoria works as Im in Westchester..\
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Just back from Django in June\, had a great time\
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Bill            646-522-9266\
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                  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dr_ragtime@yahoo.com\">dr_ragtime@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",19872,"BBCode","2011-06-20 14:50:44"
19873,2790,"Hey Michael\, \
\
It's Sam from DIJ.  I slept 12 hours yesterday\, it was worth holding off on doing any sleeping until Sunday.  You said it would be alright if I e-mailed you asking for a list of some single malts to try\, so let me know what you think.  I know you're not a fan of Laphroiag and maybe one day my taste will change but for now I really love the very smokey/peaty single malts so do you think you might be able to compose two different (or a hybrid list) of single malt recommendations?  One list wold be your personal recommendations and another would be your recommendations on the smokey/peaty malts (I think \"medicinal\" was the term you used).\
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Anyway\, it was very nice to meet you and i'll definitely be seeing you again next year.  Let me know when you're in NY and i'll buy you lunch.\
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Sam",19873,"BBCode","2011-06-20 21:29:56"
19874,3201,"Hi\, \
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My name is will\, i am a young british Player\, and realy like the videos of various artists you have shown. how do you get to interview these people\, and i assume you live in France. I am hoping to come to France and holland in the next few months to try and realy take my playing to the next level and meet various people. Anything you would suggest.\
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Best Regards",19874,"BBCode","2011-06-21 04:07:37"
19875,679,"Hey Bill\,\
  nice talking to you last night.\
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Here's a short list of some of the songs we like to play:\
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All of me\
Si tu savais\
minor swing\
Montagne St. Genevieve ( aka Django's Waltz)\
Menilmontant\
Songe D'Automne (theres a great version with accordion from Jo Privat)\
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Let me know if you can't find any of these\, I have all the original versions.",19871,"BBCode","2011-06-21 06:13:35"
19876,2959,"Thanks for updating the thread! Too many threads just drift off and die without the original poster ever giving an update to their discoveries.\
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 :D \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48383#p48383]Subject: Gonzalo Triplets[/url]\
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[quote=\"lukeh\"]Hey-\
For what it's worth\, I thought I'd revisit this to clarify any misinformation. I spoke with Gonzalo and he just uses the regular gypsy picking for his fast triplet licks-Alternate picking with the down stroke when  switching strings. I've also noticed that is how most people seem to do it. [b]So  the picking markings I wrote would not be correct. [/b]\
According to him\, the DUD DUD picking is simply for rhythmic phrases to get that cool triplet effect like when you are playing a repeating three note phrase or vamp with 8th notes like Django often did. This makes sense to me and hey\, if I could play triplet runs  like Gonzalo I'd be happy![/quote]",19876,"BBCode","2011-06-21 10:19:04"
19877,2177,"Hi\,\
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How much are you asking for the Schertler?  And where are you located?  Thanks.\
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take care\,\
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Morris\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48313#p48313]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
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[quote=\"pauldean\"]I have a Schertler Unico that I'm thinking of selling.    I also have a Schertler Basik contact pickup as well as the pre-amp for it that must be purchased separately.\
Thanks.[/quote]",19877,"BBCode","2011-06-21 11:41:35"
19880,426,"Hey there\,\
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Honestly\, I don't remember -- they all kind of blend together over time... Sorry that's not much help.\
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Adrian",19880,"BBCode","2011-06-21 14:00:23"
19881,248,"Hi craig\,\
Loving the guitar- it is great!! a quick question\, well\, perhaps two:\
1. is there a hard case for this guitar? did it come with\, and if so how do I get it? if not\, do you have one available?\
2. My old guitar had a very unique bridge- one with a bone strip on the top of it that the strings contacted\, could you make such a part for me?\
Thanks\,\
Ben Wood",19881,"BBCode","2011-06-22 05:47:23"
19883,3258,"Hi Michael\,\
Nice to see you again at DIJ.  Thanks for bringing all the goods and for all you do to create and support the GJ community in the US.  \
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I was looking for some GJ groups around our greater area and thought it might be a good addition to the forum to have a specific section where GJ ensembles and/or players could list themselves\, and/or their group/band.  Maybe a group could list what they do\, their configuration; members; location; region they are willing to play in\, travel to; link to their page\,  etc.  A directory of sorts\, so people can find groups when traveling/visiting\, to play gigs\, organize gatherings\, etc.  I know there are listings within some discussion areas\, but no specific area confined to a \"listing\" of groups.\
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If a specific area exists on the forum\, please direct me.  Not sure if something like that is part of your vision for the forum\, but I think it could be helpful to folks.\
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Again\, thanks\,\
Chuck Kish\
Saratoga Springs\, NY",19883,"BBCode","2011-06-22 09:12:19"
19884,9,"Hi Chuck\,\
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Nice to see you in Northampton!\
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Sure\, you can organize something like that. Just start a post in the North America section and I'll make it \"sticky\"\
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thanks!\
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Michael",19884,"BBCode","2011-06-22 09:16:42"
19886,1920,"Hey Craig\, \
I am interested in the lavalier mic and unimount. Do you still have this? What kind of condition is it in? Are there any issues with it?\
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Please email me back at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->   or PM me here. \
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Thanks\, \
Tim C. \
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47834#p47834]Subject: FS) AT831b mic w/ Unimount[/url]\
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[quote=\"Craig Bumgarner\"]I have an Audio Technica AT831b clip on mic\, with an AT8 418 Unimount  for sale.  The mic is very popular and well known so I won't go on about it.   The Unimount is clip-on which holds the mic inside a wind cover on a small flexible boom.  Allows the mic to be mounted in a large variety of positions inside and outside the guitar.   \
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The mic and Unimount sell new for $220 and $40.   Will sell for $200\, free shipping in US.    Includes the original AT case\, power box\, original cable\, sound hole mount and other standard accessories.   All in good condition.    \
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If you are interested or have any questions\, feel free to PM or email me.   \
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Craig\
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** I moved this from the Guitar Gear forum.   Wasn't thinking\, the Classified forum is more appropriate..[/quote]",19886,"BBCode","2011-06-22 16:50:03"
19887,3325,"Hello\, Can you tell me if you ever made an airline case for your Nomade?  If so\, what does it look like? I recently picked up a Nomade and need to come up with some kind of case to be able to take it on board.  Thanks\, Karen",19887,"BBCode","2011-06-22 21:49:25"
19888,2886,"Paul\
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Tunes all in Django fakebook except All fo Me which I have in C......\
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BB",19872,"BBCode","2011-06-23 05:59:49"
19891,248,"Craig\,\
I like the case a lot actually . . . its very nice for gigs in the city and all\, but I do travel with the guitar enough that I feel I would need a hard case\, and want it to be a goodish one for plane travel. We will talk soon.\
Thanks\,\
Ben",19881,"BBCode","2011-06-23 09:47:08"
19892,2492,"Hi Paul!  How much are you thinking for the Amp?  \
thanks\
n\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48313#p48313]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
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[quote=\"pauldean\"]I have a Schertler Unico that I'm thinking of selling.    I also have a Schertler Basik contact pickup as well as the pre-amp for it that must be purchased separately.\
Thanks.[/quote]",19892,"BBCode","2011-06-23 10:42:41"
19893,131,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48411#p48411]Subject: Favino model on eBay ![/url]\
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[quote=\"richdaigle\"]Check it out guys\
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Handcrafted-Gypsy-Jazz-Guitar-/280700736725?pt=Guitar&hash=item415b1154d5#ht_1246wt_922]http://cgi.ebay.com/Handcrafted-Gypsy-J ... 1246wt_922[/url]\
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Right now each of my guitars comes with an actual tortoise shell pick made from reclaimed vintage shell...each is roughly 1.5 to 2.5mm in thickness\, perfect for gypsy jazz!! The tone will shock you...there is no substitute!\
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Cheers\
Rich D[/quote]\
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Looks great.   Love the Pau Ferro back and sides.    Nice job and all the best with the auction.  \
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Now about those tortoise shell picks....... :-)   are you selling them separately?  \
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email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Craig",19893,"BBCode","2011-06-23 11:31:48"
19894,2790,"Hey Rich\,\
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I just saw your post about your guitars.  I was wondering if you would consider selling one of the tortoise shell picks by itself?\
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Sam",19894,"BBCode","2011-06-23 11:32:08"
19895,934,"Hey Craig\
I don't feel comfortable selling the picks right away with good conscience...I'm currently trying to reach a desk in the fish and wildlife to have the shell certified as reclaimed...as soon as that happens I'll post asap...maybe if I see you at Django NW? I may have a few in my pocket? \
Cheers\
Rich",19895,"BBCode","2011-06-23 12:28:47"
19896,934,"Sam \
I'm trying to contact a desk at the Fish and wildlife dept to verify the shell as reclaimed and then I'll be able to sell them with good conscience...however we are dealing with a government entity...who knows how long this will take...I hope to have a pocket full at DFNW! \
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Cheers\
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Rich",19894,"BBCode","2011-06-23 12:34:05"
19897,131,"",19893,"BBCode","2011-06-23 13:13:41"
19898,2790,"Alright well let me know and i'd be willing to put a deposit down to receive one of them at a later date!  Unfortunately I just spent all my money going to DIJ so I won't be able to attend DFNW.\
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Have a great day\,\
Sam",19894,"BBCode","2011-06-23 13:19:57"
19899,311,"Hi.\
I never actually made that case...But it's simple enough\, you just need to find a carry-on case big enough to get the body of the Nomade inside\, long enough to fit the detached neck and then pad it with foam all around where the parts would be or... you could get one professionally made for not too much money.\
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It would look something like this: [url=http://brunner-guitars.com/flash/]http://brunner-guitars.com/flash/[/url] (check out the cases and bags tab.)\
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Let me know what happens.\
Best of luck and I hope you enjoy your Nomade.",19899,"BBCode","2011-06-23 15:34:35"
19900,252,"I don't know... that's odd. I suppose it depends whether it has always been that way. If it has always been that way\, then it's more likely to be a wolf/impedance issue. If it has started happening since you owned the instrument then it is more likely to be something loose or damaged etc... Dupont does tend to go a bit thinner on the tops of the VRs. I've repaired one of the early ones (first year of production - like Bireli's on the Vienne DVD) and it was pretty darned thin. I've talked with a few guys who have worked on later ones and I guess he's beefed them up a little\, which\, all things considered makes it easier to avoid some of these types of issues. But really\, thick or thin - both are fine depending on the design of the rest of the guitar and Dupont certainly knows what he's doing. However\, it is true that thinner tops can tend toward wolf tones a little more\, so it's not impossible that this is what's happening. If the problem gets worse when you amplify the guitar\, then it could be a wolf tone. They are known for causing problems when amplifying. If there is general strangeness on that note... warbly tone... things that come from phase problems\, then wolf could be it. A wolf tone is not what most people think it is. People hear feedback and say: \"Oh\, it's a wolftone\" but that's not really it. Feedback can come from many places\, mostly from proximity to an amplifier or some acoustic characteristic of the room. Wolftones are a in the instrument... but again... can be exacerbated by amplification. \
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Or it could be some other form of impedance mismatch at the bridge. This would explain why it only happens on one string for that note. You play that string and the energy hits the soundboard and sees a big impedance differential and instead of charging the soundboard... it proceeds across the bridge and lights up any string vibrating at that frequency (or that has a low-order harmonic at that frequency) because it's looking for the most efficient place to dump its energy. If that's another string then it'll just dump the energy there and of course because the fundamentals of the two strings are different there is phase weirdness. If that's the case\, a heavier or lighter bridge or strings might change the impedance mismatch enough to sort things out... but really that's changing a small variable so maybe also dampen the strings behind the bridge... just loop a leather shoelace through the strings... cuts down on some sources of harmonics. Bridge+strings+dampening together might be able to push things into shape if impedance mismatch is the culprit.\
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Or it could be a loose or partially popped brace? Or it could be something with the nut (string guide) that isn't allowing enough break-angle to properly seat the string on the zero fret (or the zero fret may be nicked/scratched deeply?) or maybe the zero fret is too low relative to the frets and you're getting buzz between the zero-fret and the fret being terminated.\
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Tracking down odd buzzes is tough because you're always dealing with something small and obscure that is sitting there waiting to do its dance and will only do it under particular circumstances. Sometimes they're near impossible to identify because they stem from things like impedance mismatches or wolf tones that demonstrate no visual physical evidence and crop up only when certain notes are fretted on certain strings. It's maddening stuff as you're no doubt discovering... I've seen guitars that buzz when a certain chord is fretted at a certain place on the neck and literally nothing else will excite the buzz. It's like an audio combination lock... hit it exactly by simultaneously doing all the right things to each string and it unlocks the buzz. Haunted stuff.",19900,"BBCode","2011-06-23 17:26:08"
19901,3378,"About $775.  It's the second generation Unico\, not the brand new \"deluxe\" model.  At Djangobooks.com I think it goes for $1\,089 new.  It's in perfect condition except for a few scuff marks.  It comes with the sort of zipper padded case.  I also have a PA stand that works for it (the Unico has a hole in the bottom that allows it to fit onto a PA stand).  The stand I'd sell for $35.  I also have a Schertler Stat contact pickup and the pre-amp that you have to buy extra for it.  \
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Let me know if you're interested in the amp (and/or any of the rest).\
Paul",19892,"BBCode","2011-06-23 17:58:21"
19902,3378,"Hi Morris.  I\"m asking about $775 for the Unico.  It's the second generation\, but not the new \"deluxe\".  It's in perfect condition except for a few scuff marks.  It comes with a zipper padded cloth case (which Djangobooks sells separately\, I believe).  I also have a pa stand that holds the Unico ($35) and a Schertler Stat pickup as well as the pre-amp you have to buy separately.\
I'm located an hour north of San Francisco.\
Paul",19877,"BBCode","2011-06-23 18:02:12"
19903,3378,"It's roughly 4 years old\, or so.  I bought it from Drew Bamber (who recently passed away)\, who virtually never used it.  It's in perfect condition except for a few scuff marks.  It's the second generation Unico I think\, not the new \"deluxe\" model (pricier).  I'm asking about $775\, including a zipper padded cloth case made by Schertler\, which I think you'd have to buy separately.  I also have a pa stand ($35) which fits the Unico.  Finally\, I also have a Schertler STAT pickup and the pre-amp that you have to buy separately.  I'm located an hour north of San Francisco.\
I hope all this helps!\
Paul",19866,"BBCode","2011-06-23 18:06:31"
19904,3325,"Thanks\, Never heard of that company before. That gives me more ideas. I want to rig something up in time for DFNW. I was just curious what you had come up but didn't want to start a thread. Take care\, Karen",19887,"BBCode","2011-06-23 18:08:23"
19905,2890,"Dear Bob\,\
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First off\, let me say that I play the guitar you sold to Jeff Radaich at least once a week\, and it is a truly amazing instrument.  I can't believe the tone and volume that are generated by such a light instrument.  I hope to make it to DFNW and meet you in person one of these days\, as Jeff and Gonzalo have nothing but wonderful things to say about you. \
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I'm writing to ask your advice on how best to deal with a luthier.  I don't want to mention the person by name (and have not on the post I put on djangobooks earlier today)\, but here is the short story:\
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I had a favino-sized guitar built for me\, and it developed two cracks in the top about a month after I got it.  There were no humidity and temperature changes\, and the guitar has really been coddled from the moment I received it.  I wrote the luthier about the cracks\, and the reply I received was:\
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Are the cracks open or hairline ? They might just be surface hairline  surface issue .  I would wait to see if they migrate with time .\
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The luthier didn't seem to care too much and certainly didn't offer anything in the way of advice.  I'm writing to ask you\, as a guitar builder how you would handle a situation like this.  Specifically\,\
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1. Is it normal for a crack to appear this quickly?\
2. Should I get it repaired immediately?\
3. I'm willing to be proactive and write the luthier and ask for something to be done\, but I'm not really sure what.  It's obviously not practical to retop the guitar (I'm not even sure that can be done)\, so I don't really know what to say other than \"I'm not happy that this has happened.\"  What\, as a luthier\, seems reasonable (if anything to request) ?\
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Please know that I understand if you don't want to reply and get involved in this situation.  Please know\, also\, that if you do write back\, I will keep your input in confidence.  I'm really just looking for a starting point.  I'm not looking to start bad blood between builders or damage anyone's reputation.  This guitar is the most significant investment I have ever made in an instrument and it breaks my heart to see those cracks.\
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Thanks\,\
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Chris Irwin",19905,"BBCode","2011-06-23 21:40:30"
19906,3325,"I am a new person at guitar playing.  I own a Dupont md-50 and a nomade. And a couple of cheap guitars. I have been good about humidifying the Duponts but not the cheapos. I have never had anything have cracks. And I have gas heat in my house. It gets very cold in northern Virginia and very dry air. If it was my guitar\, I think I would be insisting the person stand behind their workmanship. I am an antique dealer. I specialize in Civil War items. Many items are wood and they are not cracked. Are the cracks open or in the finish like crazing? If they are open\, I personally would want to send it back. I guess it would depend on how expensive a guitar you are talking about. If I spend $\, I expect to get good quality. But maybe the guys here can tell you more. Good luck with it...",19906,"BBCode","2011-06-23 22:11:56"
19907,1234,"Thanks. But I get the feeling you are the only one here who agrees with me. haha\
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Great to hear from you :)",18680,"BBCode","2011-06-24 06:06:04"
19908,2959,"Ben! I just realized we didn't meet at Django in June! Do you have a picture of yourself somewhere? I MUST have seen you.\
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-Andy",19200,"BBCode","2011-06-24 07:24:38"
19909,620,"No\, we didn't!Check out our Website @ [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url] Lots of photos there.",19182,"BBCode","2011-06-24 07:57:35"
19910,2959,"Hi Michael\,\
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I was one of the many who shook hands with you at DIJ - it was a pleasure. Was in the room when Yannick was talking to you about his tax woes and possibly selling his frankenselmer.  :shock: \
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I'm curious if you have any opinion on F-Hole gypsy guitars. They look quite cool to my eye\, though I've never played one. Do you have any opinion or experience with them?\
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 I'm beginning to search for a guitar and am expecting it to be a long process haha!\
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So many fine stores in the Paris area. Wish the Euro wasn't so strong!\
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Andy",19910,"BBCode","2011-06-24 14:07:23"
19911,1713,"Hello Michael\,\
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It was great meeting you at Django in June last Saturday.  Thank you for sharing your amazing collection with the camp\, hearing some of them played was a real pleasure\, and thanks for your hospitality.\
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Regarding 2CVs\, I bought mine from Erik de Widt\, who lives in Maryland.  He imports a few each year\, has been involved with Citroens for decades and knows them as well as anyone.  I have been extremely pleased with the car he sold me and how he dealt with me before\, during and after the sale\, I recommend him without reservation.  His phone is 347-266-6868\, email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ErikdeWidt@aol.com\">ErikdeWidt@aol.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Other highly reputable folks are Axel at 2cvsrus.com\, great website\, he often has something good for sale.  Dave Burhnam in Delanson\, NY (near Albany) is one of the best mechanics for Citroen in the States (he's done work for me)\, he's at daveburnhamcitroen.com.\
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Good luck with your search\, they are fun cars.  My wife is more attached to this than any car we've had in the past 30 years.  It's an anti-road rage vehicle.  People smile\, let you in\, treat you nice\, I've only had one guy go off on me for being slow.\
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Feel free to call me with any questions at 802-257-9548 (home) or 802-579-2280 (cell).  Let me know if you would like to see any photos of my car or others.  And next year at DIJ you would be welcome to drive mine (or anytime your travels bring you near southern Vermont).\
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Best regards\,\
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Mark Anagnostopulos\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->",19911,"BBCode","2011-06-24 14:23:51"
19912,563,"The best f-hole gypsy guitar I have personally played was an Antoine di Mauro Deluxe Chorus from the late 40's (?) that Jacques Mazzoleni had recently. I actually liked that one\, especially as a rhythm guitar and was half hoping it would sit around for awhile\, but someone grabbed it. The two di Mauros he still has are okay\, and of course might be vastly improved with good set up work\, but that requires a certain amount of faith and a good ear. personally\, I wouldn't take a chance on either one. Jacques also has a Busato f-hole\, which my friend Ed McPhail likes alot\, but which I do not care for. I have to admit that I have no use for American archtops either. They all sound thin and reedy to me. Something about f-holes guitars produces a sound I do not like. So know I am biased and go from there. The one f-hole guitar that interested me was the Joseph di Mauro Jacques sold a year or two ago. I never played it\, but wanted to. I think it's in Italy now. So if you are going f-hole\, think di Mauro\, either Joseph (good luck finding one) or an Antoine Deluxe Chorus. \
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Bob Holo made a couple of f-holes that have been floating around. Ask Klaatu about the one he owned\, or e-mail Michael Horowitz\, because he sold and played both of them. I played the dark brown one. It was nice\, just not my cup of tea. Robin Nolan used it for his D in J concert one year and made it sing\, so it's fundamentally a good guitar in the right hands. \
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What I would advise is to set a budget: what you'd like to spend and what you'd be willing to spend for the perfect guitar. Sort that out and we can narrow your options.",19912,"BBCode","2011-06-24 14:49:14"
19913,563,"Mark\, thanks so much! if you ever come across a \"What to Look For\" guide to 2CV's\, Id like to know about it. I was an Austin- Healey guy until the Chicago move forced me to sell it and my TVR. Paid for the Selmer with the Healey money\, so it wasn't a bad tradeoff! Bought the '64 Favino and the Patenotte I have listed on Michael's site with with the TVR money. Guitars take up alot less space!\
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Do bring the 2CV next year. I am not in a hurry to buy a new car\, so we'll see if I find something before then. \
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I just realized that it's been 35 years minus one week since Swiss guitar maestro Water Feybli and I crossed France from Basel to Nantes in his 2CV\, in what was perhaps the best road trip of the many great ones I have had in my life. What a fun car it was!!! And perfect for the French countryside.\
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You have me thinking...",19913,"BBCode","2011-06-24 14:57:21"
19914,2204,"Hi Peter - package quickly received in great condition\, it was a pleasure doing business with you - thanks!\
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best regards\, David",19867,"BBCode","2011-06-25 01:14:01"
19915,3258,"Hi Michael\,\
Just had a couple of questions before starting the discussion:\
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1. Once an item is posted\, is it possible to edit it?  That would be a good thing in a list like this. Could the poster edit it later to update info?  Could a \"poster\" delete the entry and just redo it to update the info? Or are editing and deleting posts something only an administrator can do?\
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2. To make a link active on the forum\, do you need to include the   [url=http://]http://[/url]\,  just post the address without that\, or you have to use the URL button with the complete address with http:// included?\
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3. Are photos OK in a discussion/list like this or does that use too many forum resources and should be discouraged?\
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Sorry to trouble you with these details\, but I would like to set it up so it works well for everyone and the forum parameters.\
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Below is the type of info I see as pertinent.  Please let me know if any of this conflicts with what you want happening on the forum or if this type of info is OK.  \
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Thanks\,\
Chuck\
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GJ Ensemble/Player Listing\
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Location: (City\, State)\
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Name: (list your ensemble name or individual name if not associated with a group.)\
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Configuration: (individual\, duo\, trio\, etc.)\
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Members:  (Player: instrument(s)\, Player: instrument\, etc.)\
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Repertoire: (briefly describe repertoire like\, “strictly gypsy jazz”\, “mainly gypsy jazz”\, “gypsy jazz mix with standard jazz”\, “GJ influenced jazz”\, “everything Django ever recorded”\, etc.)\
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Available for: (gigs\, jams\, festivals\, lessons\, workshops\, etc.)\
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Contact Info: (list name(s)\, email\,  etc.)\
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Weblink(s): (post your webpage\, blog\, FB page\, etc.\, address here [start it with    http://     to make the link active in the listing])\
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Notes/Comments:",19883,"BBCode","2011-06-25 08:27:37"
19916,9,"[quote=\"york\"]Hi Michael\,\
Just had a couple of questions before starting the discussion:\
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1. Once an item is posted\, is it possible to edit it?  That would be a good thing in a list like this. Could the poster edit it later to update info?  Could a \"poster\" delete the entry and just redo it to update the info? Or are editing and deleting posts something only an administrator can do?[/quote]\
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Yes\, you can edit it.\
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[quote]2. To make a link active on the forum\, do you need to include the   [url=http://]http://[/url]\,  just post the address without that\, or you have to use the URL button with the complete address with http:// included?[/quote]\
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I believe the whole url is required.\
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[quote]3. Are photos OK in a discussion/list like this or does that use too many forum resources and should be discouraged?[/quote]\
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Photos are fine.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",19884,"BBCode","2011-06-25 08:36:05"
19917,2959,"Michael - thank you for taking the time to type out your feelings. Excellent\, exactly what I was looking for. I played so many fine guitars at DIJ. Jeff's Holo was outstanding. I didn't get a chance to play any of the Olivier Marins.\
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I did play a wonderful MD-50e - much like this one for sale Adrian demos.\
[url=http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2003-dupont-md-50e-29/]http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2003- ... md-50e-29/[/url]\
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Beautiful look with the blonde wood. I do notice\, and this may be do to the recordings with Caravan Guitars\, however this blonde sounds quieter and mellower than the 'standard' IRW md-50. \
[url=http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2011-dupont-33/]http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2011-dupont-33/[/url]\
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There is quite a price difference between the two (2800 vs 4250) which makes me wonder if the Maple is a less desirable model?\
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Price... almost a more difficult decision than guitar model and make! But I'm working on it. Just want to learn as much as I can in order to get a better idea.  :D \
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Appreciate your time\,\
Andy",19910,"BBCode","2011-06-25 09:11:32"
19918,2959,"Hi Adrian\,\
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Had been meaning to walk up and say hi at DIJ but the weekend flew by! It was good seeing you - loved your playing!\
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I'm beginning to look for a guitar and stumbled upon your Caravan Guitar demos. I'm admittedly looking else where than just DjangoBooks as I feel Micheal's prices are a little too high too often. \
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I want to ask you specifically about the difference between these two guitars.\
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MD-50e\
[url=http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2003-dupont-md-50e-29/]http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2003- ... md-50e-29/[/url]\
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MD-50\
[url=http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2011-dupont-33/]http://caravanguitars.com/guitars/2011-dupont-33/[/url]\
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Obviously maple vs irw and an older '03 vs a new '11 (which may have some affect?) \
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I played a beautiful blonde 50e at DIJ and enjoyed it's overall tone - it's one of the guitars I remember the most - however comparing these two videos above\, the sound projection seems to vary between the two with the MD-50 seeming louder and more cutting? Is that an accurate description? Or was it the rooms? I would love to hear your thoughts and experience in playing Maple Dupont's vs the standard Indian Rosewood or Brazilian Rosewood models. What model(s) do you own? Why?\
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There is also quite a price difference between the two (2800 vs 4250) which makes me wonder if the Maple is a less desirable model?\
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Any expertise\, advice\, or guidance you can provide would be excellent as I am beginning to look and would like to have an idea of what I am looking at when shopping on line. In the end it will come down to me playing it but the opinion of experienced players such as yourself is very valuable as I want to be in a jam with a sweet sounding guitar and not turning off those of you who are sitting next to or across from me!  :lol: \
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Appreciate your time and thank you\,\
Andy",19918,"BBCode","2011-06-25 09:24:07"
19919,563,"Andy\, I think Dupont does maple guitars better than anyone else in the business right now\, and a highly recommend them. Benny Robertson has one that might\, just might come up for sale in the next 2-3 months. One of the older Toronto guys had a great one as well (like to get that one for myself!). I have not played the one Josh had a Caravan\, frankly I think the guy is a bit of a flake\, but while all maple Dupons aren't equally great\, I think you have a high chance of finding a really good one. I Dold my VR to Wrembel (Where it went on to do the theme song for \"Midnight in Paris\"!!!) and my '92 MC-50 through Djangobooks to Switzerland\, so I am dying to get another Dupont\, and I want this one to be maple. I think you ought to really consider that option.\
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The Marin guitars are really\, really good. You couldn't go wrong there. Holo will only sell you a guitar if he chooses to\, and dude\, I can't get one either. You'd have to find a private seller to grab one. \
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Rodrigo Shopis will make you a guitar\, but figure on over a year wait if you order one. \
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Feel free to keep shooting the questions. I'll be happy to help in any way I can.\
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Michael",19912,"BBCode","2011-06-25 10:01:45"
19920,252,"Did you get an earlier reply? I just noticed that my inbox\, outbox and sent folders were full and so I don't think it actually sent you the note... uggh.  Anyway - I went in and deleted a bunch of stuff... hopefully this will go through.\
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Long story short\, it's very unlikely that two cracks would begin simultaneously on different ends of the same grain line - particularly as there is a waist in between them interrupting the grain. When that sort of thing happens\, it's generally in the wood.\
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Luthiers tend to be conservative in the way they respond to people because they sell these really fragile things which most people treat well and some people smack around like a pinata. So\, he's probably trying to figure out which one you are\, and he's not going about it the best way. Sorry\, that's the blunt but truthful answer... he doesn't know you but that's no excuse for him to not take it seriously... whomever he is. He's also probably concerned about what kind of costs are involved in fixing the problem... particularly if he's European and contemplating another $600 in fees and shipping to get the guitar back and forth and fix it etc... So my guess is that your best course of action is to be objective and fact-rich and state your case. Get the guitar looked at so that a good tech tells you \"it's a finish crack\" or \"nope\, those go all the way through\"... then\, if it is a wood crack\, get an estimate on the cost to fix and go back to him with it. Once he realizes you have a head on your shoulders and are logical and rational about the problem\, he'll probably (hopefully) swing around and start getting more responsive. Not that I'm defending his casual response... I'm just trying to figure out why he's not paying more attention to this. It's in his best interest to fix it... right wrong or otherwise.  Cracks happen all the time\, but typically they happen on one grain line at a boundary or an impact point - particularly if the guitar is young and relatively limber. It takes either extreme swings in temp/humidity - or many years of more gradual swings to make a soundboard just go \"pop\" ... and split in some place. And even then\, they don't just start at different places on one grain line. That's unusual ... nigh on impossible actually. If there are 20 grains per inch across a 15\" soundboard and each grain has two ends where a crack can start... what's the probability that two cracks will simultaneously start at opposing ends of the same grain if all the grains have equal strength? .... n*(n-1) I think... been a while since I've done combinations/permutations... too long... ughh. I hate getting old. But that would be: (20*15*2)*[(20*15*2)-1] or... about 1 in 360\,000? The obvious conclusion is that not all the grains are the same strength... hence... something going on with that piece of wood. If it started at one end and traveled... that's an impact crack\, but popping open on both ends... of the same grain... that is interrupted by the waist so energy cannot travel its full distance....thats probably something in the wood.\
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Thanks for the kind words about Jeff's guitar. He's a very good player and I'm glad he wound up with it. Those guys inspired that model.... GBQ\, Zaiti\, Selmer 607... the young turks creating the \"New French\" sound. Mathieu gave me the idea for it in 2007 and each year\, he\, Adrien\, Rocky\, Sebastien\, Gonzalo\, Jeff\, Gonzalo - give me good feedback. Jeff almost bought the one I made with Mathieu's in 2009\, but another guy bought it a few minutes before he came around the corner and said: \"Do you still have that guitar?\" ... ouch...  But when Gonzalo used #35 to record Simplicated\, Jeff called and said: \"Hey... about that guitar you sent us? You know I'm not sending that one back to you\, right?\" haha... so I sold it to him. I really like the way he plays.",19920,"BBCode","2011-06-25 23:04:37"
19921,2492,"Hi!  Not sure if you made a decision yet... but remember how I couldn't tell you how much I paid for my guitar?  Well... [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/2011-gypsy-mystery-2--gypsy-mystery-5.html[/url]\
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Mine is amazing. If you haven't got anything yet\, I'd really recommend jumping on this!!!\
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good luck\
n",19781,"BBCode","2011-06-26 14:52:56"
19922,2138,"[quote=\"noahfuture\"]Hi!  Not sure if you made a decision yet... but remember how I couldn't tell you how much I paid for my guitar?  Well... [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/2011-gypsy-mystery-2--gypsy-mystery-5.html[/url]\
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Mine is amazing. If you haven't got anything yet\, I'd really recommend jumping on this!!!\
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good luck\
n[/quote]\
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Thanks Noah.\
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I bought Mystery Guitar #1 and I'm pretty excited about it.  Michael clued me in on who the luthier is and I was sold.  just waiting to process payment.  Are you amplifying yours?  \
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Jim",19781,"BBCode","2011-06-26 15:23:37"
19923,2492,"Nice work sir!!! Sorry I had to be all mysterious about my guitar\, but now you know why! You are going to love it. And for 1800$ these things are ridiculous! I've been micing it with a schertler basik and stat pickup (I think). Totally works great. I also have a peche a la mouche I use for my D hole\, and that's great too. Congrats mayn! And let me know what u think!!!\
n",19781,"BBCode","2011-06-26 15:40:43"
19924,426,"Hi Andy\,\
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Greetings from France! I've just left Samois and am hanging out in Paris for a few days.\
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Honestly\, the Duponts I've played all kind of blend together for me -- they're all generally good. I'm no good at comparing guitars after the fact; I'd need to play them one after the other to give you a true answer. If you give Josh at Caravan a call I'm sure he'd be willing to help with specific questions. He's a good guy.\
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(Personally I don't own a Dupont. I own an AJL and a starter Gitane.)\
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Finally\, to your comment of sitting in a jam with a sweet sounding guitar...I'd rather play with a good player playing a crappy guitar than a bad player playing a great guitar. The point is\, at the end of the day\, having an awesome guitar has little effect on one's playing.\
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Adrian",19924,"BBCode","2011-06-26 16:05:12"
19925,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48296#p48296]Subject: Limhouse harmony melody part[/url]\
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[quote=\"guit_box\"]I'm looking for a lead sheet with the typical harmony part played for Limehouse Blues in G. It's not simply a diatonic parallel harmony to the melody\, it's slightly more complex.[/quote]\
I am not exactly certain of what you're looking for.\
Here is what I have (I will send you the second part in a second e-mail)\
Best\
François RAVEZ",19925,"BBCode","2011-06-27 09:23:04"
19926,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48296#p48296]Subject: Limhouse harmony melody part[/url]\
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[quote=\"guit_box\"]I'm looking for a lead sheet with the typical harmony part played for Limehouse Blues in G. It's not simply a diatonic parallel harmony to the melody\, it's slightly more complex.[/quote]\
Here is the end\
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I'll also send you a third e-mail with another transcription.\
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Best\
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François",19926,"BBCode","2011-06-27 09:26:04"
19927,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48296#p48296]Subject: Limhouse harmony melody part[/url]\
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[quote=\"guit_box\"]I'm looking for a lead sheet with the typical harmony part played for Limehouse Blues in G. It's not simply a diatonic parallel harmony to the melody\, it's slightly more complex.[/quote]\
The end\
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François",19927,"BBCode","2011-06-27 09:29:23"
19928,1960,"Hi Dennis\,\
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Wondering if your gypsy waltz dvd has Stochelo showing you the rhythm/chords separately for each waltz ....or does he only show the lead lines.  I'm hoping that he shows his rhythm accompaniment in close detail as well. Please let me know.  Thanks \, KJ",19928,"BBCode","2011-06-28 10:29:27"
19929,2890,"Hi Bob\,\
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Thanks for getting back to me.  I didn't explain the cracks very well in my first message to you; they are not on the same grain line.  Here are some photos of the cracks\, so you have a better sense of what I'm talking about&#058;\
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I don't know if this is a normal spot for cracks or indicative of some kind of stress put on the soundboard.  I took your advice and brought the guitar to a reputable shop in the area.  They don't really understand gypsy jazz guitars (the guy (referring to the pliage) said that the top had really bubbled up and that was going to be a huge problem\, as the guitar should be flat)\, but I figure a crack is a crack\, so have him take a look at it.  He said that it's hard to tell how deep the cracks go\, and he couldn't feel the small one flex at all and wasn't sure about the larger one.  He commented that maybe the crack was in the top piece of the two-ply top\, which made me raise an eyebrow\, since it was supposed to be solid wood.  He showed me the profile of the soundhole that looks pretty clearly like it's a two-ply top:",19905,"BBCode","2011-06-28 13:39:44"
19930,2890,"I guess there is an attachment limit\, so I had to break this up into two messages.  Anyhow\, here is the top:\
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I know it's hard without seeing the guitar in person\, but does this look like a two-ply top to you?  If so\, does that say anything to you about the cracks or their stability?  \
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According to the luthier: \"I build my instruments with solid wood not laminate construction .\"\
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If you have any thoughts on the matter\, I would appreciate hearing them!\
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Thanks\,\
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Chris Irwin",19905,"BBCode","2011-06-28 13:42:54"
19931,645,"Michael\
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I am interested in the manouche guitar\, need to see if I can seal a deal here in Phoenix with a guitar Im selling\, and would love to see some more detailed pics of it if you could email\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hotclubofphoenix.com\">info@hotclubofphoenix.com</a><!-- e -->\
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the audio clip sounds fantastic\, I play a lot of nylon string styles as well so these guitars have been in the back of my mind for a few years. \
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Look forward to meeting you in person someday\, havent made it to any of the fests in the past few years myself\, hoping to be at DFNW if I play my cards right. \
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Thanks Michael\
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-Chuck Hulihan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41676#p41676]Subject: Manouche Concert nylon string for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]This is one of six prototype copies Manouche Guitars made of the classical/gypsy hybrid Selmer \"Concert\" model. This one is serial #72. It comes with the Hiscox Lite Flight case. I apologise for the poor pictures and will get better ones for anyone who's interested as soon as I can find the wife's camera. \
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This is one of the \"Moreno\" series\, which to my mind are the best guitars Manouche made. I was going to wait to sell this until I got my new one of the same ilk from Rodrigo Shopis\, but I am chasing another vintage guitar and would like to move this now to help raise the money. \
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This guitar has a really big sound for a nylon string guitar. It's great for travel because you can bang away in a hotel room without getting tossed by the management\, and yet it sounds lovely for classical music as well. Ottorino Galli was in Chicago in June\, and for the first time I was convinced at how good nylon strings can be for gypsy rhythm. \
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Spruce top\, Indian rosewood back and sides. This is a really nice Selmer clone with all the details right. Asking $1\,400. Send a PM with questions and offers.[/quote]",19931,"BBCode","2011-06-28 23:59:37"
19932,563,"I think my wife recharged the camera\, so I'll try to get some pics taken and sent to you in the next day or two. I just had foot surgery last week\, so I am a bit hobbled and will need my wife to go get a disc made\, etc. \
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Any particular views you want?",19932,"BBCode","2011-06-29 05:03:11"
19933,1960,"",19933,"BBCode","2011-06-29 08:13:30"
19934,645,"Hope the foot heals up swiftly! A good shot or two of the neck profile would be great\, also maybe a side shot showing the neck as it meets body. No hurry I my part\, Im trying to finalize a guitar sale here myself which would free up necessary cash for a new acquisition ;-)\
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-Chuck\
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19935,3,"ya he shows some of the voicings he would use\, and i transcribed the chords in the pdf based on his chords and also the more traditional ones",19935,"BBCode","2011-06-29 13:15:10"
19936,1960,"OK\, sounds great. I'll order a copy soon!  Best\, KJ",19928,"BBCode","2011-06-29 19:05:35"
19937,131,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48510#p48510]Subject: Who makes handmade gypsy guitars?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Lango-Django\"]\
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.... Can anybody finish this story?[/quote]\
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Don't know I can finish it\, but can certainly add to it.  I made a recording of that \"concert in the hallway\" at DiJ 2008.  Send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I will send you a copy.  \
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BTW\, if you come across a Holo guitar for sale\, please understand I have first dibs.    :P \
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Craig",19937,"BBCode","2011-06-30 06:17:05"
19938,1790,"Thanks\, Craig\, for some reason although I too am on gmail\, the program refused to send a message to you\, so here I am...\
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If it's not too much tech work on your part\, I'd love to hear that jam session...\
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Thanks\,\
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Will Wilson\
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19939,2959,"Hi\,\
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How do you like your La Fee guitar?\
I stumbled onto them through the village-guitar shop's webpage (located in Paris) Did you purchase directly from La Fee? Good experience?\
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Look forward to hearing from you\,\
Andy",19939,"BBCode","2011-06-30 08:31:28"
19940,9,"Hi\,\
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The 255 has almost no neck angle so you'd probably be best off with a #0 or #1 bridge. Probably #0 and even that may be to high for that guitar.\
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The DR tailpiece is nice and will fit. Many people upgrade to the deluxe Saga tuners. those work very well.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",19940,"BBCode","2011-06-30 09:30:07"
19941,2625,"Hey Andy\,\
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I happened to buy my La Fée at Guitare Vilage and just met the luthiers personally at Samois. They are two very nice young guys with loads of ambition and not afraid to experiment with guitar shapes and tonality. It's my first real Gypsy Jazz guitar (except for a 150 bucks Richwood I started of on) and I'm not that experienced to give you really good advice. The  thing I can tell you though is that loads of native Manouche players played my guitar on the Samois campsite this year and they where all pretty impressed with the quality of sound (it's loud)  \,the warmth of the basses\, loud treble and good neck shape. Overall I had no bad critiques on my guitar and I think some 10 different experienced players played it last week.\
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I myself find my guitar a little hard to play (I tried Duponts Nomade\, they are very! easy to play\, but don't have a zero fret and are poorly finished and have a lot of string \"buzzzz\" due to extremely low action) I sometimes need great effort to get the right sound out of my La Fee\, and sometimes it just vanishes and takes me hours to get it back\, but this can also be my in-experience in guitar playing.  Also it being fairly loud it's hard not to stand out in a jam\, witch can be embarrassing when you don't really know what you are doing yet  :D \
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Overall I am still really happy with my purchase\, it's well worth the money and has a great look and good finish. High quality tuners\, nice woods etc. Personally I would recommend it to anyone starting out in GJ or on a medium level. Of course if you are looking for high end sound a good (and expensive) Dupont is absolutely the way to go.\
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But another tip I can give you is not to buy any guitars online. I know this is hard for you guys in the States (I presume thats were you come from) But every guitar is so extremely different that even two same model/luthier guitars can sound and play totally different! The best way to chose a guitar is really to try it before you buy it\, I know it's a cliché but for a good reason.\
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Anyway I have some clips on my GypsyJazzDiaries youtube channel that you can listen to to get an idea of the sound and looks of the La F'ée!\
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Hope this helps! \
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Cheers\
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Alex",19939,"BBCode","2011-06-30 11:57:59"
19942,3399,"Thanks alot Michael!\
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I believe I just spoke to you on the phone about the Saga Deluxe tuners\, in which I had to split my order into two credit cards. Thanks alot for the help and from here on out\, I'm going to be buying my gypsy jazz stuff from djangobooks...the prices on other sites are \"highway robbery\" compared to your site!\
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-Thanks again\
-Justin",19942,"BBCode","2011-06-30 17:10:04"
19943,9,"Hi Justin...glad to be of service\, thanks!\
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Michael",19940,"BBCode","2011-06-30 17:14:46"
19944,3399,"Sorry Michael...another quick question.\
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Do you know if the DR tailpieces have holes to accommodate ball-end strings or do they only take loop ends. The argentines I have at home are all ball-ended.\
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-Thanks again!\
-Justin",19942,"BBCode","2011-06-30 17:32:44"
19945,9,"Hi Justin\,\
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The DR will take both loop and ball end.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",19940,"BBCode","2011-06-30 17:38:07"
19946,1960,"Hello\,\
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If you're not able to sell at your price\, I can offer $125....not trying to offend in any way whatsoever\, it's simply the best that I can do at the moment.  Hope that you'll keep it in mind.  Nice to see that gypsy jazz is alive in Maine (My wife and I visit every other year\, Belgrade Lakes).  Take care\,  KJ",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-01 06:56:36"
19947,3056,"I could do that\, if you could do it as a paypal gift...",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-01 07:18:17"
19948,2890,"Glad you like the guitar!  I have played several by the builder and have found them to be quite nice.  I'm guessing Michael told you who made it but\, in case you don't know\, and you are curious\, let me know and I'll pass along the info.\
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Best\,\
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Chris\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48550#p48550]Subject: Mystery Guitars[/url]\
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]I received this yesterday and had a chance to play it on a gig.  \
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First thoughts - Wow.  It's loud\,  enough so that it was able to be heard above the other guitar\, a Dupont\, which was amplified.  I thought the setup might be high as describe (3.6mm) but it was actually quite pleasant and not difficult to play at all.  I feel pretty fortunate to have found this late on a Saturday afternoon browsing this site.  More on this once I get some time to explore it in detail.   \
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Thanks Michael.[/quote]",19948,"BBCode","2011-07-01 07:39:39"
19949,2138,"Thanks\, chris.  Yes\, I am pretty sure the builder lives in SF and the guitar's described construction matches his building philosophy.  I only had a few gigging hours on it\, but it has exceeded my expectations.  I really can't wait to get some serious alone time with it.  I had no idea what I was missing until I struck the first chord and dug in pretty hard on a run to see if it had that selmer howl.  The other guitar player was smiling for me the whole night.  I gave up a great electric and went through some other minor woes to get this\,  but it now appears to me as if it was in the cards all along.\
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While I understand from The luthier perspective his reasons for not putting his official stamp on the guitar\,  I find the secrecy very amusing.  I'll play along publically and keep the Luthiers identity private\,  but I'm certainly bragging to my buddies.  It is yet another aspect of this music that I love.\
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I look forward to showing her off at DIJ next year.\
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Thanks\
Jim",19948,"BBCode","2011-07-01 08:08:04"
19950,2890,"Where are you based?  Isn't it great to gig with a new guitar?  \
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Enjoy the Zwinakis!",19948,"BBCode","2011-07-01 08:33:55"
19951,2138,"I'm in Jersey City\, NJ (right outside of manhattan) and gig locally in town.  I'm still relatively new at GJ and playing jazz altogether.  I'm lucky enough to play with some local pros.  It will take years to get good at this but I have fun trying to play some solos.  I'm glad these guys are patient and if anything\, my rhythm chops have improved tremendously.\
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Gigging a brand new guitar is better than Christmas and almost as good as sex.\
I have another gig tonite (duo in a wine store) and I'm countin the hours.\
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Thanks again\
Jim",19948,"BBCode","2011-07-01 08:45:38"
19952,1960,"Hello and many thanks for your quick reply.  I called Paypal for their help and think the only way that I can do the Paypal payment is via an invoice from you sent to my email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:overstock@rcn.com\">overstock@rcn.com</a><!-- e -->.  The gift option will pull from my bank account and I need to pay via credit card through Paypal.  I hope this doesn't complicate things on your end...I can pay immediately with an invoice however\, if that helps!   I'm assuming that any written material (booklets\, etc.) is included\, correct?  Please let me know when convenient.  Thanks for your time\, KJ",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-01 09:02:06"
19953,1960,"Hi Adam\,\
Just wanted to be sure you received my last email...always a little uncertain of this messaging system.  Please let me know.  Many Thanks\, KJ",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-01 13:55:11"
19954,3056,"Yep\, will send you the invoice tomorrow",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-01 14:14:06"
19955,1960,"Great\, thanks so much for your help on this Adam\, appreciate it very much.  Best\, KJ",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-01 15:11:36"
19956,252,"That looks like a soundhole support. It can be helpful on GJ guitars because people muck with the soundholes - clipping mics to them and Stimers & such and without support there would be carnage in that area.\
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It's kind of like you see on a Torres style classcal... and I googled it... and... sure enough\, a pretty decent picture of what that likely is. Feel gently inside and I bet you'll find it ends a few centimeters from the soundhole.\
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[url=http://www.reynoldsguitars.com/images/torresbracing.jpg]http://www.reynoldsguitars.com/images/torresbracing.jpg[/url]",19920,"BBCode","2011-07-02 00:16:17"
19957,3056,"Just sent you the invoice\, I added in the paypal fees\, so that I net 125 on the DVD's . I'll send out ASAP.",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-02 05:03:18"
19958,3182,"[quote=\"pauldean\"]It's roughly 4 years old\, or so.  I bought it from Drew Bamber (who recently passed away)\, who virtually never used it.  It's in perfect condition except for a few scuff marks.  It's the second generation Unico I think\, not the new \"deluxe\" model (pricier).  I'm asking about $775\, including a zipper padded cloth case made by Schertler\, which I think you'd have to buy separately.  I also have a pa stand ($35) which fits the Unico.  Finally\, I also have a Schertler STAT pickup and the pre-amp that you have to buy separately.  I'm located an hour north of San Francisco.\
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Pardon my delay.\
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Paul\, it sounds good\, but I do need to think it over.   I'd really prefer to look at it\, but I live in Texas.  I do have family south of SF\, but it sounds like it would be a 3 hr round trip for them to investigate.  If you wanted to ship\
it COD&lt; or know of some way I had a return policy\, I'd consider it ..I hope you understand.   \
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Thanks",19866,"BBCode","2011-07-02 10:48:30"
19959,2890,"Hi Frater\,\
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I'm curious as to what were the identifying features that made it obvious who the luthier of my guitar is.  I thought I was posted a fairly nondescript photo!",19959,"BBCode","2011-07-04 10:06:17"
19960,589,"Don't you worry\, I was only  joking! :D \
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I've got actualy no clue about the maker although from what you said \, should I guess\, I would think of Rodrigo Shopis because: a) everybody in this forum is craving about him b)  I understand he tends to consider cracks with a certain benevolence. \
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I must also say that from the pics you posted the binding and the wood grain don't look a lot like Shopis... so I'm probably totally wrong.\
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I would have a second guess but that would be not fair. Just one shot as they said in the Deer Hunter!\
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The best of luck with your guitar... whoever the guy is\, make him suffer.  :D",19959,"BBCode","2011-07-05 12:05:17"
19961,1960,"Hello Adam\,\
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Was looking through some old classifieds and came across your request for the Dennis Chang videos (Improv 1-4 and Art of Accompaniment). I have all 5 DVD's and will let them all go for $170 US (shipping not included).  I can also take a credit card via Paypal if you cover the fee.  Please let me know if you're interested.  Best\, KJ",19961,"BBCode","2011-07-05 18:52:16"
19962,2189,"Hi Thanks\,\
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   I ve seen some short videos and dont really like it :( \
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Best\
Adam\
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Are you the Rosenberg academy member?",19961,"BBCode","2011-07-05 23:10:39"
19963,1960,"Thanks for the reply Adam. The youtube clips do not give it justice\, unfortunately. There's an incredible mountain of info packed into these dvd's....he basically shows you how Django negotiated standard changes and then how modern GJ'ers do it...theory\, clear technique explanations and then putting it to use immediately.  I'll probably keep them as I think through it all.\
No\, not a member of the academy though it sounds like a neat concept. Too tight a budget at the moment I'm afraid!\
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Best\, KJ",19961,"BBCode","2011-07-06 07:36:28"
19964,252,"Hi Rocky\,\
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Glad to have seen this note - I don't monitor my Djangobooks account much anymore and I'm going to discontinue the PM function because I want only owners and artists to have my email so that when I get messages like this they pop up in front of me in a timely fashion. I'm finally figuring out that having a whole bunch of sources for contact isn't such a good thing. I think Myspace is the next to go (if I can even find my page anymore) So\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bob@hologuitar.com\">bob@hologuitar.com</a><!-- e --> is probably the best way for us to email from here on out & sorry for the dated reply.\
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It sounds like the bridge is lower or the soundboard over the #5 is higher. Guitars adjust over time and the number five typically pulls up a little till it hits equilibrium. It happens more on traditional western guitars\, but oddly it happens a little on GJ guitars too because string pressure compresses the top longitudinally by a little bit over the first few years and the #5 is where that compression goes because the #2 brace has down pressure on it as it is cranked down to that flat plane of the #1 brace and the #3 & #4 are too strong to move at all. Busatos are typically pretty stable but their lifespan appears to be about 80 years as many of the ones I've seen from the 30's have a lot of bulge back there. When I made yours I hadn't anticipated this so I was still setting tailpieces to the same clearance as the old guitars (relative to the soundboard). On my new ones I set it a bit higher from the get-go... or to be more accurate\, I set the tangent of the #5 brace lower relative to the tailpiece.... same thing I guess. Busato probably went through this as well and is laughing at me from beyond the pearly gates.\
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Suffice it to say - yes I probably need to raise the tailpiece a little\, but I'd have to see it to know. Maurice ships his direct from the factory with a piece of cork on the underside of the tailpiece... haha... I was repairing one and saw it and thought... \"you smart old son of a gun\" but suffice it to say\, I would rather figure out if something is wrong and what to do before saying: \"Cork it\" ... \
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There is no structural danger to the guitar - does it play well enough to make it to Djangofest or do you in your travels ever make it to Seattle to get it to Michael's? I will be up there hopefully in a couple of weeks. I'm 90% sure that raising the tailpiece is the solution\, but I don't want to do that or recommend that someone else does that until I see it and look at everything - neck - rims - braces - profile - so I can be sure its nothing serious - and to hear it and know by the sound if something not visible is at work.",19964,"BBCode","2011-07-07 13:01:45"
19965,2959,"I take it you are a fan of the Rob Nolan gig book? I have his playalong book 1 and have been eyeing the song book. I like his chord voicings.\
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-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48650#p48650]Subject: e-Repertoire ?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Tele295\"]When there is an app for the Nolan Gigbook\, I'll think about it ;)[/quote]",19965,"BBCode","2011-07-08 08:48:58"
19967,1932,"I never go to a gig or jam without Robin's Gigbook. It's the bible for gj players. All his materials are really good. Have you tried his online courses?",19965,"BBCode","2011-07-08 14:11:02"
19968,1960,"Hi Adam\,\
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Just checking to see if (when) you sent the DVD's.\
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Many thanks\, KJ\
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(PS:  any written material with these\, or is everything included on the discs)",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-08 16:14:10"
19969,3056,"You should have them on Monday. There is no written material\, but it is exceptionally thorough.",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-08 18:22:44"
19970,6,"HI Michael. I thought I'd PM you on this answer.  Olivier and the fellas in LDDH were concerned that there was a lot of poor quality video/audio of their live performances showing up on YouTube. I didn't want to be a part of their worries\, so I agreed to let him vet the vid and also agreed to run only one. That's what you see.\
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However\, I do I have a nice vid I shot of Olivier\, Jeff (GBQ) and others jamming in the hall. If you want that\, I can YouSendIt to you if you give me your email address.\
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Ed",19970,"BBCode","2011-07-09 13:12:54"
19972,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48666#p48666]Subject: How to spend practice time[/url]\
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[quote=\"jackspoon\"]Hey harry\, any chance you could pm me those soloing ideas? I'm at a similar stage and could really use some inspiration! I would be most grateful.[/quote]\
Here's what I wrote to the guy that asked before you:\
I'm no Bireli but I'd like to share some stuff that has worked miracles for me and my students:\
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After getting the pompe down and being able to play rhythm to a good amount of classic tunes I would first learn the melodies to ALL those tunes and study them up close. Transpose them to other keys\, octaves.\
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Look at the chord quality. Basically you have Major\, Minor or Dominant.\
Use the phrases you've learnt over one chord in one tune over the same chord in another tune. Transpose and you can build a collection of major\, minor and dominant ideas from those classic melodies we all love\, plus get some cool quoting material.\
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At the same time learn your arpeggios.\
First all the triads Major\, Minor\, Diminished and augmented. ALL keys\, all over the neck.\
Work on major and harmonic minor scales.\
Then work your way into 4 note arps m7\, maj7\, dom7\, m9\, M9 and especially m6.\
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I've found the minor triads to be the most useful because they can be used all over the place. For example\
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Am= A C E\
Am Root b3 5\
Dm 5 b7 9\
C 6 R 3\
F 3 5 7\
Bb 7 9 #11\
D7 5 b7 9\
Ab7 b9 3 #11\
F#mb5 b3 b5 b7\
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Isn't that cool?! One triad\, 3 notes\, 8 different chords! And there are others it could fit over too!\
So learn them in all keys in as many positions as you can and start trying to make little melodies with those 3 notes.\
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Asides from that technical work transcribing is your best friend. Just 5 mins everyday will do wonders for you overtime.\
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Always play clean\, relaxed and with good tone and rhythm.\
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OK so I hope that's clear enough but if you have doubts or need more info don't hesitate to drop me a line.\
Best regards!\
PS when you get to those m6 arps write and I'll give you some ideas on how to use them in various situations.",19972,"BBCode","2011-07-09 16:51:28"
19973,1380,"I sent a long email about Dupont\, but I don't use this private thing enough to know what I did wrong.\
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I've owned a Holo\, an actual Busato Royal (43?) and the only thing I kept in the expensive range was a Dupont VR.\
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I wanted to suggest that you not try to climb the guitar aquisition totem pole in small steps. Having played quite a few MD-50s and VR's\, I've no hesitation in suggesting you wait till you can try one.\
I've bought enough of the top stuff to say that it is pretty true that you get what you pay for\, so if your pretty dedicated to this music or even having a great guitar save up and get one of the big luthier made things. I've played only a few of the other super luthier guitars. I like the Duponts better\, but its a small sample.\
I've spent a lot of time in Horowitz's house playing the things you see in the \"store\". Listening to the vids\, and reading the descriptions is far less useful and a poor predictor of what you'll hear in person.\
There's now Chicago and Seattle (don't know about the East Coast) where you can go and play the best. \
Try it as soon as you can.\
I also have spent more of my time and gigs playing a D-500 because its a lot easier to play and \"the sound\" isn't that important I think\, compared to what you play. \
Hope this email doesnt just dissapear like the other.\
I didn't want to put another Dupont testimonial on your thread.",19973,"BBCode","2011-07-10 15:38:43"
19974,1907,"Thanks so much. I appreciate your advice.\
Ian",19973,"BBCode","2011-07-11 00:27:03"
19975,2482,"Hello Michael\
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A few days after I received my guitar I’ve noticed that a small piece was unglued where the neck is joined to the heel. Unfortunately the ungluing has grown in length and is going towards the middle. I’m starting to be worried about the guitar. I don’t know what the standard procedure is when something like this happens?\
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Best regards\
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John",19975,"BBCode","2011-07-11 12:46:34"
19976,9,"Hi John\,\
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I can't really see anything wrong in the photo. Although\, a little gap between the neck and body isn't really a crack. There is glue securing those two pieces so it just means there is room for a bit more glue. I'd just keep an eye on it and if it really starts to separate then take it to a repair man and have him add a little more glue.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",19976,"BBCode","2011-07-11 12:56:05"
19977,2886,"Paul\
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Moving /working through the songs but only have a copy of Songe D'Autumne from Django fake book...do you have a Jo Privat version as its not on SwingJO ???\
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Will be ready for August....cant wait  !!!!\
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Bill",19872,"BBCode","2011-07-11 14:09:14"
19978,1960,"It's Monday....they didn't arrive.  When did you actually send these and via what carrier?  Is there a tracking number?",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-11 15:11:11"
19979,3056,"Hi\, sorry I didnt get back to you\, I was at a funeral until last night...\
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I sent them USPS on Wednesday afternoon. The address was the one in paypal:\
kevin doran\
2014 Hanover Street\
Silver Spring\, MD 20910\
United States",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-12 06:01:34"
19980,1960,"No worries\, address is correct so it should be arriving today or tomorrow. If not\, I'll let you know.  Thanks again.",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-12 07:01:09"
19981,3056,"super.",19946,"BBCode","2011-07-12 07:06:47"
19982,679,"Hey Bill\,\
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  Just making sure you got my email with Jo Privats version of Songe de Automne. Let me know.\
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-Paul",19871,"BBCode","2011-07-12 08:47:55"
19983,2886,"Paul\
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Getting it is one thing...playing it another....I'll be able to chord it fully for comp/rythem and probably stick to what is \"wriiten\" for the melody....Its a great song \,thanks for turning me on to it.....Lesson this evening to work on rythems for minor swing and Mtn St Gen.....Its all fun\
...\
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BB",19872,"BBCode","2011-07-12 09:14:39"
19984,679,"Nice\, glad you like the songs. My friend/rhythm player still has a lot of work to do as well so I've been helping him a couple of times a week. Not sure he'll be ready for August as I planned...atleast we can have some fun jam sessions for now! He just bought a brand new D-hole off djangobooks that sounds great. Later\,\
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-Paul",19871,"BBCode","2011-07-12 10:37:05"
19985,2890,"Bob\,\
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Thanks again for all of your help in dealing with my luthier.  I honestly don't know what happened to that thread and how it got out of hand.  Please know that I appreciate you taking the time to help me plan a measured\, non-frantic\, non-agressive approach to talking to the luthier.  It wasn't your problem\, and I know you didn't have to help but\, like you said\, luthiers are stand-up guys and you are no exception.  I am very grateful.  After several e-mails back and forth\, the luthier has decided to put a new soundboard on (at his expense).  I'm kind of curious to see what this does to the sound of the guitar\, since I didn't even know this was possible.  I'm also looking forward to/dreading the propsect of playing it in all over again. \
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I hope we can meet in person one of these days and that you can check out the guitar in question\, as it's a strange and wonderful beast.\
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Best\,\
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Chris",19985,"BBCode","2011-07-12 16:05:12"
19986,252,"Still\, I'm sorry - I made a tremendous mess of it. I misread Ben's ironic humor as an attack and thought somehow the world would benefit if I stood up and told it to play nicely. My heart was in the right place\, but my head was in... well... another place.\
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I'm glad its going to work out though. Retops are fine. I've re-topped two before they even left the shop. They were mediocre with the first tops and so I just didn't want to sell them so I re-topped them. They were both absolute monsters with the second tops; among the finest guitars I've ever made and both are with artists - one who tours nationally and one who tours internationally. So if you're wondering if a re-topped guitar can ever be as good as an original top\, the answer is... absolutely... It's not an easy repair by any means\, but it can be done extremely well.",19986,"BBCode","2011-07-13 08:56:33"
19987,1021,"Hi Bob\,\
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I had the greatest pleasure of jamming with Alfonso Ponticelli and some friends a few weeks back--one of the best nights I've had in a while  :D -- and was so honored to play and blown away by the guitar you built for him. Simply amazing! \
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Anyways\, I dropped you a line on your under construction website\, but I decided to message you directly here because I can't stop thinking about that guitar. \
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And I apologize too\, I know you probably get barraged with this question. I had to work up some nerve to decide to PM directly but I just have to know if there's some method to \"get in line\" for a guitar. Apologies if this is an annoyance. \
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I did see it declared some time ago that your guitars are exclusively sold here on Djangobooks\, so maybe I should direct this type of question to Michael. \
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Is it possible to secure a spot in line on a waiting list?\
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Thank you so much!\
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Tim Williams",19987,"BBCode","2011-07-13 18:10:03"
19988,3125,"Hey Man\,\
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I cant believe there's going to be a Jazz Manouch festival in Ireland!!! I play in a band called Sincop'Hat and we do Django inspired covers of popular tunes as well as some traditional Gypsy swing theme ala Django. Are you still loolking for bands to play at the festival? if so\, we would love to be part of it!! Check our website to hear the music: [url=http://www.myspace.com/sincophat]http://www.myspace.com/sincophat[/url] \
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Hope to hear from you!\
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Take care\,\
Michael",19988,"BBCode","2011-07-14 09:37:39"
19989,2959,"I owe you money for the Gonzo books! We had agreed on $40 - do you want\, cash in the mail or paypal?\
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-Andy",19989,"BBCode","2011-07-14 11:32:32"
19990,1124,"hy buddy! yes its happening-cloughjordan in October-I am Neal from locoswing\, just got back from chez max GREAT GIG! WHATS YOUR NUMBER?",19988,"BBCode","2011-07-14 21:35:13"
19991,3125,"[quote=\"rimm\"]hy buddy! yes its happening-cloughjordan in October-I am Neal from locoswing\, just got back from chez max GREAT GIG! WHATS YOUR NUMBER?[/quote]\
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Hi Neal!! You got a gig at chez Max. Very nice! You can reach me at 0873189156. \
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Cheers\,\
Michael",19988,"BBCode","2011-07-15 01:31:30"
19992,2482,"Hello again\
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I took the guitar to a repairman a few days ago and he said that the wood has moved. At moment there is nothing he can do about it because there is no gap between the neck and the heel. What makes me worried is that it grows almost on a daily basis. When I first noticed the problem it was about 5 mm in length\, now it stretches over the upper part where the neck is glued to the heel (7-8 cm). It has grown a few cm since the last time we spoke. Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love the guitar but this makes me a little worried. Do you know what could be causing this and what the worst case scenario would be?\
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Best regards.",19975,"BBCode","2011-07-15 04:44:34"
19993,259,"Do you still have the Dell Arte?   I am still ready to try going through some tunes    You could come over and we could run through some things. Morning or evening except Saturday.  386 6023\
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David Bieling",19993,"BBCode","2011-07-15 10:21:30"
19994,9,"Hi John\,\
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Still not entirely sure what this problem is....it may be a humidity issue. Make sure the guitar is at 50% humidity. Too much or too little can cause the wood to move and cause problems like this.\
\
'm",19976,"BBCode","2011-07-15 12:17:15"
19995,2435,"I have the full transcription\, i will scan it for you. Give me a couple of days. I would do it now but i'm drinking and I hate doing tech stuff when i'm drinking\, it's not that I can't\, it's just i'd rather be drinking\
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redblues",19995,"BBCode","2011-07-16 16:23:27"
19996,3399,"Yes! Thanks alot my friend! I know how you feel. I'm the exact same way when drinking  :lol: . I really appreciate the generosity man!\
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-Cheers!\
-Justin",19995,"BBCode","2011-07-16 20:11:36"
19997,2435,"[url=http://www.mediafire.com/?0c1zcqu79nelvg8]http://www.mediafire.com/?0c1zcqu79nelvg8[/url]\
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Let me know if there are any problems",19995,"BBCode","2011-07-17 12:59:50"
19998,2790,"Them There Eyes Sam/Ben\
It Had to Be you (get gonzalo one) \
Danse Norvigienne Ben\
clair de lune Sam/Ben\
Seul ce soir Sam\
J'attendrai Sam/Ben\
ton dour sourer - need chords\
hot lips - need chords\
montagne st genvieve Ben\
svetlana\
all of me all\
when day is done \
coma ulna flora need chords- ben transcribes\
appel indirect\
nuages (Bolero)\
place de brouckere\
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I'm gonna stop by the cafe and talk to the owner in person\, if she gives us the green light or not i'll talk to Siv and let her know what's up and if she has time. \
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Sam",19998,"BBCode","2011-07-17 15:35:30"
19999,285,"Hi\,\
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I am planning to be in a place called Scario (sp) first week of August staying with friends... its two hours south of Napoli and super beautiful.  Where is Maratea?\
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My number just in case as I rarely check this site +447770373204\
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Robin\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48788#p48788]Subject: Maratea... AMalfi coast for a jam session?[/url]\
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[quote=\"DJM\"]Hello ...\
Just to say that I will be in Maratea during the first week of August and on the Amalfi coast during the second week.\
Although I will be there to enjoy some holidays with my wife I would be very keen (as always) on having a jam or two with the local musicians...\
Will any of you be around?\
cheers...\
Daniel John Martin\
[url=http://www.danieljohnmartin.com]http://www.danieljohnmartin.com[/url][/quote]",19999,"BBCode","2011-07-17 16:40:53"
20000,3399,"Thanks alot man. I got it with no problems. \
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-Much appreciated!\
-Justin",19995,"BBCode","2011-07-17 18:29:06"
20001,135,"Is it still available?",20001,"BBCode","2011-07-17 23:41:25"
20002,2140,"Hi Robin...\
Actually we will be only about 30km away from one another during the first week of August...\
We will be south of you and will be staying at a hotel in Maratea.\
cheers DJM",19999,"BBCode","2011-07-18 01:52:43"
20003,516,"Hi Andy\
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Paypal is fine\, I'll get the Nolan stuff packed and send it out Friday.  \
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So did you go to the June Django?  How was it?  Was Mike Bauer there?\
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Should be interesting weather today - rain w 90+ degrees!\
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TTYS\
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Elliot",20003,"BBCode","2011-07-18 05:11:54"
20004,285,"Hi\,\
\
I will most likely be staying close to a place called Scario\, which is really close to Maratea first week of August\, staying with friends in a fantastic farm house/albergo.  Give me a call/text at the begining of that week +447770373204 and perhaps we could make it work?\
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Best\,\
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Robin",19999,"BBCode","2011-07-19 13:22:59"
20005,2140,"Sounds great. Will send you a text message then. Looping forward to it. Cheers. DJM",19999,"BBCode","2011-07-19 22:14:29"
20006,1650,"Hi Pamela\,\
\
I wasn't sure if you received my email\, so I'm sending a PM just to be sure.  I can be reached at 323-839-1716.\
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If you find me on Facebook under Steve Gorlin\, I live in Sherman Oaks\, I jam fairly regularly with a guy in Alhambra\, and have been playing with some other people locally.  I've been taking lessons with Gonzalo lately.\
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Steve",20006,"BBCode","2011-07-19 23:04:59"
20007,3059,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5763#p5763]Subject: Jimmy Rosenberg Sings![/url]\
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[quote=\"AndreasOberg\"]Ok folks\, here's a special treat from my private archives.\
Jimmy Rosenberg singing \"Bei dir war es immer so schön\" in Sweden\, February 2004. I make a little introduction with artificial harmonics :wink: \
Wonderful guitar solo by Jimmy :o \
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I hope you enjoy this rare footage.\
/Andreas[/quote]\
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hi andreas\, this is rafal here. I would like to ask you a question. Many people say that in scandinavian countries like sweden\, norway\, finland rock music and metal music is popular. You are sweedish and I would like to know if there are not bad guitar playing opportunities in Sweden? Are there clubs with live rock music where one can perform his own musical material? Please\, let me know. regards. rafal",20007,"BBCode","2011-07-20 04:46:03"
20008,2458,"Yes Steve\, I got both of your messages.  Thank you.\
Truth be told\, I'm a bit intimidated by the Gypsy Jam (group) thing.  \
All those guys and their guitars!  I'm just looking for a lead player to play \
with on a regular basis.  I've been playing with horn players for the past couple years\, and I'm working on putting a band together with a traditional rhythm section\, including drums.  If you'd be open to meeting sometime and giving\
it a go\, just let me know.  Thanks again for responding.\
-Pamela  415.706.0445 (cell)",20006,"BBCode","2011-07-20 07:10:21"
20009,1737,"Thanks Bob.. After your email and much deliberation I've decided to move on from the vrb. The sound was fantastic but pretty frustrating overall and duponts lack of customer service is enraging.\
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What I'd really like to get to replace it is one of your selmer style guitars.  However I never seem able to grab one of the ones on DB. Any chance I could order one direct\, I'd even be willing to pay DB a commission. If you'd rather not sell direct... Thoughts?\
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Thanks again\,\
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Ian",19858,"BBCode","2011-07-20 14:33:15"
20010,2722,"Hello Bob\,\
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I sent you a message about one year ago\, explaining why - after 30 years of gypsy guitar playing - I was now looking for one of your guitars (please\, see the attached copy of my message).\
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I bought one of your [u]f-hole models (#21)[/u] 8 monthes ago. It sounds really fine\, but\, unfortunately\, the sound projection is almost exclusively horizontal\, and I don't hear my own solos\, when I play acoustically with other musicians!\
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That's why I'm definitely [b]looking for one of your small hole models[/b].\
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It is now one year since I'm looking regularly at Michael Horowitz's site to try to buy one of your guitars. Unfortunately\, it seems almost impossible to get one on Michael's site; as soon as they come on line\, they are almost immediately sold...\
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Here are now my questions: Is DjangoBooks your [u]exclusive[/u] seller? Or would it be possible to buy - or order - an instrument directly from your workshop?\
Or would you maybe have heard of a musician selling one of your small hole model (second hand) I could contact?\
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I'm really sorry for insisting so much (and I know that you usually don't answer to private messages about your guitars)\, but I would really be infinitely happy to own and play one of small hole models.\
Could you give me a hand?\
It really would be great.\
Thank you in advance for your comprehension.\
Best regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine Troillet\
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Pierre-Antoine Troillet\
Ch. du Bochet\, 15\
CH - 1110 Morges - Switzerland / Europe\
tél. +41 21 803 58 48\
mail <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pa_troillet@hotmail.com\">pa_troillet@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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[quote=\"pa_troillet\"]Hello\,\
I live in Europe (Switzerland)\, and usually play a 1979 Pierre Anastasio guitar\, a 1960 D-hole Louis Patenotte and a 1979 Favino he made for me at that time.\
But my Anastasio has poor harmonic treble notes\, my Patenotte is powerful\, but 12 fretted\, and my Favino has a too cristalline sound...\
That's why I thought that finding a Busato could be the solution.\
But since I heard Rocky Gresset playing one of your guitars\, I thing that what I need is one of your models! They sound really beautifully!\
That's why I sent you two small messages on your - future - website page\, in order to get some informations. My questions were these:\
- where could I see (or buy) your guitars in Europe?\
- could you send me some documentation about the models you propose?\
- what are approximately your prices?\
- is it possible to order you one of your guitars?\
It would be GREAT!\
Thank you in advance for your answer and help.\
Best regards.\
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Pierre-A. Troillet[/quote]",20010,"BBCode","2011-07-20 23:31:34"
20011,516,"Hi Andy:\
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It's been over a week\, yet no $40 \
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If you could send it today or tomorrow it would be great.\
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Thanks\,\
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Elliot",20011,"BBCode","2011-07-22 03:32:55"
20012,2959,"Hey E -\
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No worries man. I need your paypal email address. Have been looking through past messages with you but must be missing it\, if you sent it.\
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Not going to rip you off.  :wink: \
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-Andy",20012,"BBCode","2011-07-22 07:42:52"
20013,516,"Hi Andy\
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That's what I figured\, I should have sent it originally -\
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TTYS\
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Elliot",20011,"BBCode","2011-07-22 08:36:12"
20014,285,"Hi\, I think that is a great looking guitar\, I don't know if it's playable or what it sounds like but I would be interested in buying it. What price are you looking for?\
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Thanks\,\
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Robin",20014,"BBCode","2011-07-22 12:43:54"
20015,2488,"Hi\,\
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I'm actually away right now but I can send you a video of it next week. So you can decide if you want it.\
Give me your personal email and I will send you a link.\
the guitar is in good condition. it was repaired and it's ready to go!\
It's definitly one of the kind!\
Eimers guitars told me to keep it but I have to make to make room here so I'm thinking  $1\,200 for it.\
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thanks\,\
Dominik",20014,"BBCode","2011-07-22 12:52:36"
20016,285,"Hi\,\
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email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robinrobinkatz@gmail.com\">robinrobinkatz@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
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Robin",20014,"BBCode","2011-07-23 04:22:58"
20017,285,"Hi\,\
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I will be in Rome on Monday and Tuesday 25th 26th July.  Text me if there is a jam?  +447770373204\
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Ciao\,\
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Robin",20017,"BBCode","2011-07-23 10:13:49"
20018,3,"for your info\, christiaan is talking out of his ass... stochelo is text book gypsy picking.... i have no clue what christiaan is talking about when he says stochelo's technique is different",20018,"BBCode","2011-07-23 16:46:20"
20019,516,"Hi Andy\
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Thanks for paypaling the $40\, I've got the Nolan books ready.  It looks like GJ is a bit more riff-oriented than I originally thought when I look everything over (which is good).  \
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Guess what - now I need your address! :roll: \
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Elliot",20019,"BBCode","2011-07-24 10:33:03"
20020,2959,"Ha!  :lol: \
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We'll send this one to work as I don't want them jamming it in postbox.\
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Andy Welihozkiy\
Rockstar Games New England\
100 Burtt Road\
Suite 220\
Andover\, MA 01810\
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Thank you sir!\
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-Andy",20019,"BBCode","2011-07-24 11:31:38"
20021,2959,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9442]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9442[/url]\
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go get it man - $2600 - cheap for you due to the week dollar.\
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-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48890#p48890]Subject: Players Guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"Ahab\"]Hi there\, \
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This is my first post\, glad to be amongst fellow aficionados/obsessives!\
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Ok\, so I need a new guitar - badly.\
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I currently own a Dell Arte Pigalle\, which has been my main instrument for a few months now. It's ok\, and it's got a nice tone\, and it's easy to play. It's been a good student guitar\, but...it's quiet. I've started going to a lot of jams\, and I now play in a group and we do a lot of gigs acoustically\, and I need something that's going to cut through\, something with bite\, and something that i don't have to shred to make myself heard when I'm soloing.\
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I need a professional quality instrument at a reasonable price\, and more and more I'm drawn towards the Dupont MD 100. I've played one\, and they seem excellent value with a very classic tone. As with all guitars\, I know that individual guitars can vary greatly\, but if you find a \"good\" MD 100\, would it be fair to say that would be about the best guitar you could get at that price point? \
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As I said before\, I need a guitar that's going to cut through during solo's\, and something that would be a good guitar for performing acoustic gigs. Any help will be very appreciated.[/quote]",20021,"BBCode","2011-07-24 17:54:59"
20022,311,"Thanks bro. I figured that was the case... Even thought of betting with the guy but I guess it's not worth another post for now. I appreciate you writing though. How's the bussinness going?",20022,"BBCode","2011-07-24 20:19:57"
20023,2435,"D hole\, measurements taken at the dhole base\, inside the rosette. \
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Distance between fingerboard extension and base of dhole = 24.25mm\
Width of strings E to E = 51.24mm\
Clearance high E = 10.5mm\
Clearance low E  = 12.1mm\
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Hope this helps\, love the clarity of your pick up btw",20023,"BBCode","2011-07-25 07:12:30"
20024,285,"Hi\,\
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I am in Rome today and tomorrow. Do you feel like a jam? Text me on +447770373204.\
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Robin",20024,"BBCode","2011-07-25 09:06:55"
20025,1571,"Thanks for that - it's really helpful. I'm really just trying to bring an alternative to the market at a reasonable price. I think there nothing much under 200 euros and the Krivo buckers look good but by the time you pay import duty on the cost AND the packaging it brings it up to about 180 euros for me here in the UK.\
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Ideally I'd be looking to bring this to the market at about £80 or 90 euros - maybe a bit less - depends on how complicated I make the design.\
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Anyway\, thanks again for your help\
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Alan",20023,"BBCode","2011-07-25 10:59:58"
20026,135,"Is this still available?\
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Thanks\,\
Alex",20001,"BBCode","2011-07-25 12:13:10"
20027,285,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:robinrobinkatz@gmail.com\">robinrobinkatz@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
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+447770373204\
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Hows it going?\
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Robin",20027,"BBCode","2011-07-26 02:05:06"
20028,2435,"More measurements for you\, on a D hole Moustache this time. Same deal as before\, the action is set really high on this one 5.79mm at the 12th low E\, I would imagine it will be coming down around 1.5mm soon.\
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Fingerboard to D hole bass = 47.1mm\
string width = 52.48mm\
low e = 15.34mm\
high e = 13.98 mm\
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Width of D hole = 155.74mm",20023,"BBCode","2011-07-26 10:25:41"
20029,285,"Hi\, Im in Italy till August 6th. Might meet Daniel John martin for a jam south of Napoli in a place called San Giovanni del Piro at some point first week of August\, which you would be more than welcome to join.  Basically traveling around\, going to Porto Ercole tomorrow then maybe to Frienze to see a friend.  Small chance I could stop by Rome one more time before I leave.\
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Robin",20029,"BBCode","2011-07-26 12:20:28"
20030,285,"Hi\, Im in Italy till August 6th. Might meet Daniel John martin for a jam south of Napoli in a place called San Giovanni del Piro at some point first week of August\, which you would be more than welcome to join.  Basically traveling around\, going to Porto Ercole tomorrow then maybe to Frienze to see a friend.  Small chance I could stop by Rome one more time before I leave.\
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Robin",20029,"BBCode","2011-07-26 12:46:31"
20031,139,"[quote=\"RKatz\"]Hi\, Im in Italy till August 6th. Might meet Daniel John martin for a jam south of Napoli in a place called San Giovanni del Piro at some point first week of August\, which you would be more than welcome to join.  Basically traveling around\, going to Porto Ercole tomorrow then maybe to Frienze to see a friend.  Small chance I could stop by Rome one more time before I leave.\
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Robin[/quote]\
i'll be back to work on august 1st. i'll send you a message from my office\, maybe we can do something together.\
see you!",20031,"BBCode","2011-07-27 02:34:46"
20032,2959,"You should post over on the Gretschpages.com and TDPRI.com  8) \
Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48974#p48974]Subject: 1968 princeton reverb[/url]\
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[quote=\"scot\"]For sale: 1968 Fender Princeton Reverb silverface amp.  1968 was the first year for the silverface style amp.  This amp is freshly re-capped and biased and is modified to Blackface specs\, w/sovtek power tubes\, blue label Fender speaker and original tank.  Excellent covering and grill cloth.   I think the spec is about 15w - it's plenty loud.  The sound is incredible - with a Stimer or other wide-bobbin single coil pickup\, you can get the fat 50s Django sound or add a little extra reverb and get that old-fashioned 1960s \"Chope des Puces\" tone.  Of course\, with your Strat or Tele - perfection.   I've had this amp for nearly 20 years\, it's never been abused - I take care of my equipment.  Photos on request.  Price is $1000.  Packing and shipping will be as described in this article [url=http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=288817]http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showth ... p?t=288817[/url]  and thus will not be cheap\, but it will be the exact cost and no more.\
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This is a superb amp for this kind of music and I hope it finds a home here.  Will go on to ebay in a week or so.[/quote]",20032,"BBCode","2011-07-27 11:13:04"
20033,3336,"Hi.  I see from the forums that you represent these guitars.  Are you looking for dealers in western massachusetts?  I have a shop in Northampton.  Thanks\, Glenn Alper\, Harvest Music",20033,"BBCode","2011-07-27 13:44:41"
20034,589,"Hello Tim\,\
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I’m not sure we’re talking the same guitar. I bought my Manouche on ebay from a guy whose name was something like Paraskos and in those days he was also selling a maple Marueljous identical to yours (supposedly the one Stochelo had highly praised in the occasion I heard about Maruejouls for the first time). I had just bought a custom Dupont and it wasn’t really a good moment for me to buy another expensive guitar. By  the way I asked Marueouls in person an opinion and (quite obviously I might add!) he told me that for just a little bit more he would have built me a new one special. I ended up buying the Manouche that proved out to be a great guitar too. I don’t  know who ended up buying the Maruejouls but if we’re talking the same guitar it could have been the guy you bought it from later. \
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This guy Paraskos was a coiffeur\, by the way: I have a funny story about that but I’m not sure I’m entitled to tell!\
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Best \
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Franco",20034,"BBCode","2011-07-27 16:36:10"
20035,123,"Hi Franco\,\
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It could well be the same guitar. The man who I bought it from didn't buy direct from Maruejouls\, he bought it from someone else\, and I think this was on Ebay although I can't be sure. I do know that the original owner didn't like the guitar because of a tiny imperfection in the maple on one of the sides of the guitar\, a little brown mark of no consequence at all. Very strange.\
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I'm not sure either if it's the guitar that Stochelo tried. Godefroy has told me that he tried one of his guitars but didn't tell me which one.\
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So tell me the funny story then\, I won't tell anyone!\
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Best\
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Tim",20034,"BBCode","2011-07-28 02:55:50"
20036,589,"Hello Tim\,\
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a litle brown mark? judging from that I’d say  we’re talking the same man. He was a real weird chap!\
\
Here comes the story. I receive the guitar\, play it for ten minutes and all of a sudden my lungs go literally on fire. I put it back in his case and after some hours try to play it again with no better luck:  again the same dreadful feeling. So I write Paraskos to ask him if he had ever noticed anything like that… the guy replies rather harshly that the guitar is perfect. So I contact Tony Walker at Manouche (one of the kindest guy on Earth\, by the way). He’s really sorry to hear that\, sends me via email a little essay about allergy assuring me is going to look into it.\
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Next day he writes me back: he and John Vickers remembered who Paraskos is. He’a a coiffeur who relies so heavily on perfumes and cosmetics that everytime he visit their shop they’ are obliged to open the windows after he’s gone!  My guitar probably has been kept in his shop so is literally impregnated by every hairspray known to Man… Had to aerate the guitar and the case separately for almost a week to fix the problem.\
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So\, beware of coiffeur when you buy a guitar. Lesson learned!\
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Best!\
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Franco\
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P.S.\
Incidentally\, what do you think of Lollo Meier’s guitar? I’m frankly a bit perplexed by the new Maruejouls trend\, hope he will still build simple\, great sounding guitars in the future.",20034,"BBCode","2011-07-28 15:08:45"
20037,2959,"Books came today in the mail! Thanks Elliot. Glad this worked out! \
-Andy",20019,"BBCode","2011-07-28 15:48:44"
20038,2492,"Hi\,\
Is this still for sale?\
thanks\
n\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47834#p47834]Subject: FS) AT831b mic w/ Unimount[/url]\
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[quote=\"Craig Bumgarner\"]I have an Audio Technica AT831b clip on mic\, with an AT8 418 Unimount  for sale.  The mic is very popular and well known so I won't go on about it.   The Unimount is clip-on which holds the mic inside a wind cover on a small flexible boom.  Allows the mic to be mounted in a large variety of positions inside and outside the guitar.   \
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The mic and Unimount sell new for $220 and $40.   Will sell for $200\, free shipping in US.    Includes the original AT case\, power box\, original cable\, sound hole mount and other standard accessories.   All in good condition.    \
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If you are interested or have any questions\, feel free to PM or email me.   \
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Craig\
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** I moved this from the Guitar Gear forum.   Wasn't thinking\, the Classified forum is more appropriate..[/quote]",20038,"BBCode","2011-07-28 20:22:49"
20039,2790,"Here's some stuff to help you out:\
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Ton Doux Sourire chords with video: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfboXFtw784]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfboXFtw784[/url]\
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Hot Lips chords grille (very simple version that you can mess around with): [url=http://djangopedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Hot_Lips]http://djangopedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Hot_Lips[/url]\
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I believe that is all you asked for but if you want anything else let me know.\
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See you Sunday if you've got time\,\
Sam",20039,"BBCode","2011-07-28 22:04:38"
20040,3441,"heisan! bor også i bergen. Prøver å lære meg litt manouche stil:) øver for tiden på: basis rytme\, komp og la-pompe\, på feks \"all of me\"  \"Minor Swing\"  \"Bossa Dorado\"  \"Nuages\".... har plukket opp litt her og der går utifra tablatur/lytting. Vet du om det er noe form for miljø her i Bergen? Event om du har noen bra lærings-tips eller kan anbefale sider på nett?\
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OK God helg!\
Andrè N. Isaksen",20040,"BBCode","2011-07-29 02:57:08"
20041,3441,"heisan! bor også i bergen. Prøver å lære meg litt manouche stil:) øver for tiden på: basis rytme\, komp og la-pompe\, på feks \"all of me\"  \"Minor Swing\"  \"Bossa Dorado\"  \"Nuages\".... har plukket opp litt her og der går utifra tablatur/lytting. Vet du om det er noe form for miljø her i Bergen? Event om du har noen bra lærings-tips eller kan anbefale sider på nett?\
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OK God helg!\
Andrè N. Isaksen",20040,"BBCode","2011-07-29 02:57:40"
20042,3125,"Hi Neal\,\
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Just touching base with concerning the festival. Any details in that regards? I'd like to do a bit of publicity for it as i think it's a great initiative!\
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Cheers\,\
Michael",19988,"BBCode","2011-07-29 05:27:39"
20043,131,"[quote=\"noahfuture\"]Hi\,\
Is this still for sale?\
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Sorry\, but no.   It did not sell right away and I find I still use it occasionally.    Also\, I have since lost the battery cover on the power supply\, which sort of degrades the \"like new\" condition I was bragging about.    \
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May I make a couple suggestions?    If you are interested in a small clip on mic\, consider the AT Pro 70.   It is cheaper and for gigging\, it is just about as good as the AT831b.  The difference is the 70 tops out at 15Khz and the 831b goes to 20Khz.  I doubt anyone can hear sounds in the 15Khz to 20Khz range at a gig anyway.   Gonzalo uses the Pro 70\, so that makes it okay\, right?   \
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If you go with an AT mic\, the Unimount is the way to go.  I think I have tried every other possibility and the Uni is convenient and versatile.  Puts the mic right where I want it\, about 1\" off the top\, right behind the lower bridge mustache. \
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Also\, though the AT mics are pretty good\, consider a good mic on a stand as an alternative.   That's what I do 80% of the time.  I use a Shure 57 and a boom mic stand into my acoustic amp (AI Clarus/Raezers' Edge NY8ER cab) or PA if I'm lucky enough to have one.  I cut down the vertical post on the stand so it does not stand as high\, making it lighter and less obtrusive.   A drum boom mic stand might work.   The Shure 57 is louder before feedback and more natural\, richer sounding than the AT mic.   Bit more bulk in the gear\, but the sound makes it worthwhile. \
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Where the AT mic is handy is 1) in really tight areas where I have to fit w/ three other players into 12 sq. ft.\, ouch! 2) used in combination with a magnetic pickup.  I use this setup in venues where I have to be loud. Mag pickups can make for a pretty nasty rhythm\, so\, I use the AT mic set for the volume I want for rhythm and leave it on all the time.   I use mag pickup for leads\, turning it up/down with the on-board volume knob or a Boss EQ foot switch. That way I get both a good rhythm sound and a cutting lead when I need it.   My favorite mag pickup is the Peche a la Mouce\, but I also use a Krivo on a guitar that will not accept the Mouce.   Both are good.  \
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Sorry to renege on the mic\, hope the above is helpful.   \
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Craig\
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Craig",20043,"BBCode","2011-07-29 07:29:35"
20044,2492,"Wow Craig!  THanks so much for the rely!  I too use a Peche magnetic pickup and it's great.  I use a Schertler Basik for my more natural sound\, and it is really cool\, I'm just kind of sick of applying it for each gig.  I'd kinda like something that's just ready to rock.\
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SO yeah I'll check out the Pro 70 and thanks for all your advice.\
take care\
n",20038,"BBCode","2011-07-29 09:02:16"
20045,2122,"Hi\,\
\
I'm the same age as you\, had this problem 3 years ago\, caused by heavy banjo practice. What helped me a lot was alternate cold and hot water sessions\, 30 seconds on each\, 5-6 times\, twice a day. It worked..\
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Good luck\
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George",20045,"BBCode","2011-07-29 14:08:51"
20046,405,"Hi Angelojf\, your post describes the Exact position i was in a few years ago when i got into this music\, i was entering this from a purely hendrix\, skynyrd\, beatles\, 12 bar blues type background. i bought several books and videos. too many\, i have l' esperit manouche\, Debarres Austeces vol 1 \, Stephane Wrembles Getting into gypsy jazz\,  Andreas Obergs Gypsy Fire\, Robin Nolan gig book\, Robin Nolan Essential GJ licks vol 2\, Gonzalo Bergaras How I Learned vol 1 and 2\,  Ian Cruickshanks book on Django\, Collin Cossimini song book vol 1\, Dennis Chang rhythm video and the vol 1 from the soloing series \, Dennis Changs new release of jam tracks with some practice etudes\,and the Stochello Rosenberg video fom dennis chang \, also the John Jorgensen book and dvd vol's 1 and 2 \, and a dvd from Marcelo Damon and the Paul Mehling video set  that i bought years before i found this website \, so i can modestly offer you a bit of review on these.  \
     As far as getting up and running with playing tunes\, The Robin Nolan essential licks vol2 is  great\, it has a cd\, it has 3 or 4 different 32 bar solos for 4 or 5 different tunes\, Coquette\, Minor Swing\, All of me\, For Sephora\, and a cool solo for Tears. I imagine vol 1 is equally cool . Robin also has an instructional website you might check out\, as does Stochello Rosenberg. \
The Gonzalo books  have 32 bar eighth note solos for about six tunes each. \
While i had learned some cool licks from the gypsy fire book and the dennis cd's the solos in the gonzalo books were the ones that got me playing through the whole tune\, and\, just like blues and rock licks\, you have to know individual licks before you can mix them up\, and these gonzalo books have lots of licks\, i've forgotten more than i remember and i have to keep going back for review. The newest Dennis Chand playalong cd has some real nice sounding soloing etudes for 4 songs \, two each\, an easier one\, and a not as easy one\, and lots of jam tracks\, as well as a pdf of the chords for the songs.  \
the jorgensen set is pretty cool for what it is\, on each dvd he has a student \, who can already play guitar\, and john is showing him gypsy jazz techniques\, vol 1 is pretty basic\, vol s has some graet starter licks\, and a nice solo for the tune UNDECIDED\, also has a raul reynoso tune . The dennis rhythm dvd is really good \, lots of instruction \, he starts with the proper way to strum and fret chords\, then goes through variations for some of the most common chord changes. His soloing dvd is real good\, he shows you good licks to play over different chords\, but hooking them together isn't covered too much\, and putting them into tunes is up to you. Same with the Gypsy fire book \, lots of good licks and moves\, but you have to figure out where to put them. The Stephane Wremble book has lots of arpeggios and some good licks too to develop your vocabulary of licks\, not many full tunes. The Angelo Debarre Austec book vol 1 has some killer stuff also\, but\, after showing you a few basics \, they throw some pretty involved soloing at you right away\, lots of work . Marcelo Damon dvd \, he sits there and shows you how to play the tunes\, i think its called the waltz dvd\, he shows montagne st genevieve\, swing gitan and something else\, i lent this one out a couple of years back and never got it back. well i hope all this helps \, good luck !!!!   jimmy",20046,"BBCode","2011-07-29 16:32:31"
20047,3440,"Hi blindjimmy\,\
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Hey\, thanks so much!\
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Its pretty overwhelming with all the available materials out there!\
But I'll certainly be referring back to your reviews as my wallet allows.\
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Thanks again",20046,"BBCode","2011-07-29 16:43:50"
20048,2100,"Well\, never did get rid of it completely\, though therapy as you suggested helps.  I tried deep massage of the same pressure points as used for golfer's elbow\, too.  In the end\, I just cannot continue to play gypsy jazz.  Sad\, but not all is lost\, I've gone back to playing fingerpickin' style.   Blues\, country\, bluegrass\, and having a great time jammin' with others.  I could never find any players around my town to jam\, so it's worked out for me.\
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Thanks and my best to you\,\
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Phil\
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P.S. I still have some GJ materials for sale\, too.  just sayin... :wink:",20045,"BBCode","2011-07-29 17:59:24"
20049,2435,"Verify user is legitimate\, buy it\, thank me later. \
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Gitane-DG-300-Selmer-Style-Gypsy-Guitar-/120756444982?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c1da51f36]http://cgi.ebay.com/Gitane-DG-300-Selme ... 1c1da51f36[/url]\
Otherwise spend months looking at shitty webcam videos on youtube\, wait for another one to arrive\, and curse yourself for not taking the advice in the first place.",20049,"BBCode","2011-07-30 18:02:33"
20050,3440,"Ha!\
Thank you!\
Unfortunately\, I must sell an electric I have now before buying a new one.\
Are there good \"brand names\" I should look for?\
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Thanks again.",20049,"BBCode","2011-07-30 18:31:05"
20051,2435,"yes\, the Gitane DG300.high quality sound for lead playing\, closest you'll get to luthier sound without luthier prices. Caveat - I don't own one but I have played a few. Way better than Dell Arte Latcho Drom and way better than Dupont Nomade\, played them all.\
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Thing you need to realise is all GJ guitars below 1500 have something wrong with them\, the DG-300 has the least amount of things wrong with it\, buy it bash it and upgrade in a few years if you want to go further",20049,"BBCode","2011-07-30 18:49:03"
20052,3440,"Just what I needed to know.\
Many thanks!",20049,"BBCode","2011-07-30 19:47:19"
20053,1293,"Hello again\,\
If you'll include shipping\, I'll buy the Denis Chang set for $150. \
Thanks\,\
Mike Foster (fozbox)\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47746#p47746]Subject: GJ DVDs and Books for sale...[/url]\
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[quote=\"JazzDawg\"]Selling these nice GJ learning materials.  All in great shape. PM\, if interested. \
[u][i]You pay shipping.[/i][/u]Payment via PayPal. \
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Status     Price   Description\
$150 -Denis Chang DVD Jazz Manouche: Technique & Improvisation 4Vol Set \
$15 - Intro to Gypsy Jazz  - Jorgenson CD/DVD \
$12 - Django - The Definitive Collection - Book \
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(No returns)[/quote]",20053,"BBCode","2011-07-31 09:47:54"
20054,2100,"I can live with that deal.  Send $150 to me via PayPal\, use the \"personal\" tab and \"other\" option.  Otherwise\, they charge a fee\, and You'll have to pay for shipping yourself. Shipping is about $6.00 Priority US mail.\
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If that's ok\, then send the payment to my email:\
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Send me your shipping address\, and as soon as I get the proper payment\, I'll sent it.",20053,"BBCode","2011-07-31 11:15:16"
20055,123,"Hi Franco\
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Well I just got back from the iggf festival where I saw Godefroy who had a selection of guitars with him\
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He confirmed that it is indeed the same guy\, and how much of a strange chap he was. That's a funny story of yours! \
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Godefroy has got my guitar and is going to refret and set it up as well as making the neck  \"natural\" which is my taste at the moment. By that I mean without any lacquer on it. I'm looking forward to getting it back\
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I think that lollo guitar was a one off\, it's not something he's going to make a habit of. In fact the most recent guitar he has made is very simple and made of Cypress wood. It's incredibly light and plays beautifully. I wish I could buy it\
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He's currently making a guitar for Pete \"tiger\" Sheppard\, maybe you've heard of him? He was impressed by the inlay on lollo's guitar and has requested some tiger skin inlay on the top few frets! also the dots on the side of the neck are going to be LEDs which are powered by a battery and will light up! there's no accounting for taste it seems!\
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Best\
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Tim",20034,"BBCode","2011-07-31 12:15:54"
20056,1293,"Money via PayPal is on its way for the Denis Chang DVDs.\
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My address is:\
Michael Foster\
1122 E 700 S\
Salt Lake City\, UT 84102\
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Thanks!",20053,"BBCode","2011-07-31 16:16:48"
20057,2100,"Michael\,\
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Got it\, so I'll sent it out tomorrow priority mail.  I think you'll have a lot of fun with them.\
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My best to you\,\
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Phil",20053,"BBCode","2011-07-31 17:04:11"
20058,516,"Hi Andy\
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I'm glad it worked out too!   We should do something like this again sometime.  \
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So you work for Rockstar?  Love their stuff - I have Bully saved for when I get a computer fast enough.  \
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TTYS\,\
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Elliot",20019,"BBCode","2011-08-01 06:48:50"
20059,2722,"Hello Klaatu\,\
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Discovering your posts on DjangoBooks\, I suddenly understood that the #21 f-hole Bob Holo I bought some monthes ago had been yours before!\
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This guitar is now in Switzerland\, where I live\, not far from Geneva (sorry for my poor english\, but my mother tongue is french...).\
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It's 30 years I play jazz guitar (and especially gypsy jazz) and I own - and play - many excellent vintage guitars (Favino\, Di Mauro\, Castelluccias\, a.s.o.).\
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My experience makes me agree with you: this Bob Holo guitar is quite an interesting instrument\, with a lot of great qualities: I love it's sound\, and appreciate it's playability. But it also has a default: it's projection is almost exclusively horizontal and so\, when I'm playing (soloing) with other musicians\, without amplification\, I d'on't hear enough what I'm playing! And this is a [i]real[/i] problem! (may be you have also experienced it yourself...).\
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Last year\, I heard two small (oval) hole Bob Holo models: they don't have this default and their sound is [u]exactly[/u] the one I've been looking for years and years.\
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That's the reason why I'm going to sell my f-hole model. And try to find an oval hole Bob Holo model. Or exchanging it against another Holo model (but not his new D hole model).\
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Unfortunately\, as you probably know\, Bob Holo's guitars are hard to find. His production is very limited\, and the ones that Michael Horowitz\, his exclusive seller\, proposes for sale are usually sold almost instantly. It's quite frustrating...\
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Have you maybe heard of somebody who would be interested in selling a small hole Bob Holo model (even a second hand one)? Or exchanging one?\
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I [u]really[/u] want to find one and try to use every possible way for this. Not for having one more guitar\, but because it is [i]really[/i] THE guitar I need.\
May be could you be the person who would help me? (such an help could - of course - be financially rewarded). It would really be great...\
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Thank you in advance for your answer.\
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Best regards\
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pa_troillet",20059,"BBCode","2011-08-01 11:00:35"
20060,620,"Hello pa_troillet (don't know your real name yet\, so this will have to do)\,\
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I was wondering where that guitar ended up. Never dreamed that it would go all the way to Switzerland!\
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It was an excellent guitar\, and I enjoyed it very much. I didn't have the sense that you do of all the sound going straight ahead and little coming to the player\, but we all hear things differently. The reason I sold it is that I subsequently had the opportunity to buy a used Rodrigo Shopis Favino-style oval hole at a good price\, and I eventually found that I was playing the Shopis all the time. So I sold the Holo and my Dupont. Since then\, I bought an actual vintage Favino and later decided that I didn't even like it as well as the Shopis. In fact\, I have yet to find another guitar that I like as well\, and I go to Django in June every year and get a chance to play many fine gypsy guitars\, new and old. I bought and sold another Dupont in the past year\, same reason. The only one I've kept is a cool vintage Castelluccia that has a unique voice\, something of a Busato quality to it.\
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It is hard to find a Holo\, new or used. Very few people seem to sell them. I only personally know of two\, and I don't think either person is interested in selling his. I will certainly keep an eye out for you and try to help if I can\, and also mention it to a friend in Chicago who may hear about such things. If we do manage to locate one for you\, no financial compensation is necessary - we are all brothers in gypsy jazz and help each other out when we can. \
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Have you considered some of the European builders? Olivier Marin makes some fine sounding guitars. All the guys in Les Doigts de L'homme plays Marins\, and I was very impressed with them at Django in June. I have a high regard for AJLs as well. Duponts are really nice\, but I think there are better options now. Jean Barault is another\, but I think he's more expensive.\
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Anyway\, good luck in your search. If I hear of anything\, I'll let you know right away. \
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Regards\,\
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Ben",20060,"BBCode","2011-08-01 11:40:13"
20061,2722,"Hello Ben\,\
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My real name is Pierre-Antoine (sorry for using my user name...)\
Thank you so much for your long and interesting answer. It's quite a pleasure to learn a little bit more about you and... my Bob Holo guitar!\
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I heard very positive feedback about Rodrigo Shopis\, but I never had the opportunity to play one.\
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I do understand that your Favino could have been a not totally convincing experience (is it the 1974 one that Joscho Stephan plays on YouTube? :wink: ). Their sound is often very brilliant\, cristalline and has rich harmonics. Mine\, that Favino made for me in 1979\, has this kind of sound. I enjoyed it much in the 80ies and played many many gigs using this beautiful instrument.\
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But 30 years later\, my musical taste has changed\, and now\, I prefer more vintage sounds (something like some Busatos - much too expensive for me - or more affordable 50ies Castelluccia\, Di Mauro or Anastasio guitars). A more compact\, short sustained et powerful sound.\
I even own a rare  1930 french jazz guitar (that a fiend of mine completely restaured)\, whose sound is really amazing for such an antique instrument (here it is: [url]http://guitarejazzmanouche.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=264715#p264715[/url]).\
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You seem to enjoy vintage Castelluccias. And you're right.\
So do I (I even own 3 of them...)! Some of them sound really great!\
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What kind of model is yours?:\
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- a 13 fret neck like these ones?:\
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[url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36674646/Castelluccia%2013%20cases.jpg[/url]\
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- or a 14 fret neck like this one? (the moustaches are missing\, of course\, it is being restaured...)\
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[url]http://www.benoit-de-bretagne.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=117523#117523[/url]\
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Regarding the Holo guitars\, I [i]do[/i] know they are difficult to find. But it is not an urging need: I have time and... determination! So\, I wan't give up!\
They really are excellent guitars\, and it will be the \"modern\" instrument I need (probably instead of my Favino...). \
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Of course\, if you could have a look on \"for sale\" Holos\, it would be great! And if you could find one for me\, it would simply be... marvelous!\
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I also considered european luthiers. Olivier Marin's guitars are quite interesting\, and sound find\, but for me\, the only two valuable alternatives to Holo's guitars would be Stefan Hahl or Leo Eimer's guitars\, that are also excellent instruments. But... I would prefer one of Holo's guitars!\
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Thank you for your precious help.\
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Best regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine\
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P.S. Sorry\, once more\, for my english\, that must sound somewhat \"exotic\"...",20059,"BBCode","2011-08-01 13:35:48"
20062,620,"Hi Pierre-Antoine -\
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Please don't apologize for your English - it's just fine\, and my French is non-existent\, so you're far ahead of me in that regard.\
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My Rodrigo Shopis is shown here:\
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It's my favorite of all the gypsy guitars I've ever played. There are several videos of pros playing it. Here's one of Joscho Stephane:\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D24graDGDOU[/youtube]\
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... and yes\, that is my Favino that he's playing in one video\, the one that I eventually sold. He played the one song and handed it back to me. When I offered him the Shopis\, he played it for an hour and a half before giving it back. That should tell you something.\
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The Shopis has a huge vintage sound AND vintage look. In fact\, if you put it and the 1974 Favino side by side\, it was hard to tell them apart. Rodrigo's guitars look old without the artificial aging that Eimers and AJL do. I like the Shopis so much that I've got Rodrigo building a new one\, a Selmer-sized D hole that should be coming soon. He says it's even better\, which is hard to believe. Dorado and Samson Schmitt both ordered guitars from him. \
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This is my Castelluccia:\
[url]http://tinyurl.com/3jy3e6c[/url]\
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It is the actual guitar that Bob Holo studied to get the specs for the Castelluccia model that he built and that is on sale on Djangobooks now. If his is anything like the original\, it's a killer. I'm surprised that it hasn't sold already.\
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Mine has a wonderful clear tone that is very reminiscent of a lot of Busatos. In fact\, my friend Michael Bauer from Chicago\, who owns several fine vintage guitars\, tried it out for several days at Django in June to see if he wanted to buy it. In the end\, he said he loved it but I would be crazy to sell it. He said it sounded very close to his 50s Busato at 1/3 the price. So I listened to him and kept it\, and I'm glad I did. \
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Sounds like you've been playing gypsy guitar for a long time. I'm much newer at it\, having only started about six years ago. Here in Nova Scotia there is very little opportunity to play with others and no teachers at all\, so I rely on videos (such as Denis Chang's) and my annual trip to Django in June. I do have a band. You can check us out at [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url].\
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I didn't mention builders like Eimers and Hahl for the simple reason that I have never played any of their instruments\, and I assumed you knew about them already. I will say that the best guitar I've ever had my hands on other than the Shopis was an AJL Gypsy Fire that I was very impressed with. In fact\, the Shopis sounds very similar.\
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Do you have any photos of your Favino? \
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I think Busatos are my favorite of all the vintage guitars\, but I also cannot afford one\, at least not now\, so the Castelluccia satisfies my vintage guitar needs. I think if I were to buy any other guitar now\, it might very well be a Holo. I really liked the Modele Nouveau that Michael Horowitz had last year\, the one with the 120-year-old cedar top\, which Alfonso Ponticelli now owns. Michael Bauer knows Alfonso and says that it is a fantastic guitar. \
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Anyway\, I will keep an eye out for a Holo for you\, but as you know\, there are very few of them around\, and the owners tend not to sell them. \
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Very nice playing in that video\, by the way.\
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Ciao\,\
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Ben",20060,"BBCode","2011-08-01 18:35:44"
20063,1124,"[url=http://www.cloughtoberfest.com/]http://www.cloughtoberfest.com/[/url]\
heres something for a s tarters!",19988,"BBCode","2011-08-02 00:06:43"
20064,2722,"Hello Ben\,\
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Thank you for your answer.\
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Your Rodrigo Shopis is absolutely splendid\, and it really sounds great!\
I had a look on Shopis web pages: his guitars are really beautiful. And his prices seem to be reasonable (approx. 3800 $\, right?).\
I hope one day I'll have the opportunity to play one\, and to check it.\
It could be a new option for me\, besides Hahl\, Eimer and - of course - AJL... \
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Regardig my Favino\, here are two photos of it: it is really a beautiful instrument\, that I played thousands of hours\, but today\, it's sound is not anymore the one I'm looking for... That's life... It should not be too difficult to find a buyer in Switzerland or in France (it is almost like new\, with it's original case and an optional original vintage T48 Stimer mike)\
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[url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36674646/Favino_01.jpg[/url]\
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[url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36674646/Favino_02.jpg[/url]\
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Your Castelluccia is obviously an excellent one. Keep it preciously.\
Mine is probably a little bit older (I would say first half of the 50ies) than yours\, but it also sounds [i]very[/i] fine.\
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Also remember that old Busatos (and even Selmers) are quite irregular in their sound qualities\, some of them have no sound any more\, or a much too hard - or dumb - sound (I experienced some a few years ago). And they are excessively expensive.\
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I had a look at [url=http://www.swingology.ca]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]. Your band swings fine! And it's presentation web page is great: It was a shock: I had the same car (a Citroen 2CV) when I was young! I'm probably also going vintage...\
Thirty years ago\, nobody played gypsy guitar in Switzerland\, so I had to learn alone\, listening to records. Then I met Jacques Vaney\, an excellent swiss jazz guitar player\, who teached me a lot of things (he had a Selmer AND a Busato...).\
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Regarding Bob Holo's guitars\, thank you in advance for keeping an eye out!\
I'm sure that – sooner or later - I'll get one! (please\, remember I'm even ready to give a 500$ reward to who will find one for me\, maybe it could help).\
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Best regards (and long life to swing guitars!)\
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Pierre-Antoine",20059,"BBCode","2011-08-02 01:04:16"
20065,2138,"Elliot\,\
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You seem to be the only person here with a sense of humor here...referring to call Gonz's material a pamphlet.  I didn't want to say it out \"there\" just because it opens up a stupid can of worms.  I think its funny.\
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Quick question...I know you're a fan of Givone's material.  Can you describe the initial book a little more?  Before I drop dough on another book\, I need to be convinced and you seem to be convinced.\
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Thanks\,\
Jim",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-02 09:34:19"
20066,516,"Hi Jim\
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Glad you liked the 'pamphlet' bit\, and enjoy the humor\,  I try.... :roll: \
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Anyway\, about the book\, I can do you one better.  When I was first checking out material I used to call Mike Horowitz directly to order just so I could pump him for some info\, and when I mentioned the Givone book along with a few others he told me (in a moment of candor) that he thought Givone's book was the best around in terms of instruction and authenticity. It isn't an encyclopedia like the Wrembel's Getting Into or the Romane book\, both of which swamped me\, it is straight instructional method.  It starts off typically with some history\, blah blah\, chord forms\, pompe intro\, holding the pick\, you know the drill...  \
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But now for the meat.  It is broken into \"the 5 forms\" which we know as CAGED but here C is 1\, A is 2\, etc.\, the way they do it in Europe.  Each one gives you a run to an arp\, then connecting notes to the next arp\, etc. It is exactly what Django does.  After that he chains them together so you can practice each one up the entire neck - M\, m\, M7\, m7.  The cd helps you run through them at a decent speed with backup and for these he uses his '46 Selmer against an  '83 Busato so you can realize your guitar sounds pretty good after all\, ha-ha.  So this makes 20 patterns\, total\, actually 40 both up and down which took me MONTHS to get memorized.  After that he covers dim runs\, whole tone\, cycle of 4ths\, the old ll-v-I.  \
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Now he does what he calls cadences and solos\, which brings me to a cool aspect of this book\, which is that everything up to now is in the key of G\, which saves a lot of confusion\, and I think this must be the way Gypsies start out (I actually met Gonzalo and when I told him I was sticking to the key of G for learning purposes to start out he gacked at me!).  At this point with the examples of cadences\, solos\, and a few songs he throws in Givone GIVES YOU THE FORM TO USE WHICH YOU'VE JUST LEARNED.  Of course it isn't the whole run\, just a bit\, but then you see you could have used any part of that run if you wanted to to get to the next chord\, just plug and play\, and as my jazz piano instructor buddy says\, that's all it is.  \
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At this point things start to make sense\, and all the riff\, lick oriented instruction out there you recognize as just little fragments of what you see as the bigger picture\, hopefully.  I have continued with Givone's 25 Pieces which is basically the most typical song types and progressions you hear with the  runs he has in the Method book\, the same runs actually as everybody else does\, that is before they fall into be-bop never to return\, ha-ha.  If you check out Daniel Givone's stuff on it's own you'll find that it is very rhapsodic\, floaty\, and seemingly effortless\, just like Django.  \
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Not to get all fevered and everything\, but this really seems like the way GJ is taught from the ground up and I feel like it is a solid foundation.  Givone throws in some 6ths and 9ths into his runs just to make them sound interesting\, but you can also throw them in on your own later\, because for now just getting the most important ones down is plenty enough.  \
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One more thing\, the book is written in French but has nothing you really need to know\, just the typical music instruction instruction - \"memorize this\" or whatever. \
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If you do happen to go the Givone route please let me knows so we can confer with each other\, look out for tunes in the key of G\, etc.\, that would be fun.\
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I hope I've been clear about what to expect from Givone.  Any more questions feel free to pm anytime.\
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TTYS\,\
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Elliot",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-02 12:22:30"
20067,620,"Yes\, Rodrigo's gypsy guitars are about $3800. They are called the D'Artagnan\, with two models: F for Favino and S for Selmer. He quotes a lead time of about six months\, but it could be longer.\
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Your Favino is a beauty. I'm sure you'll have no problem selling it when the time comes. It looks like it's been well cared for.\
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I know what you mean about Busatos. My friend Michael Bauer has said the same thing\, that they very tremendously in quality of sound. He owns two\, a 30s one that is beat all to hell and has a badly sunken top\, and which is also one of the loudest guitars you could ever hope to hear. He also owns one from the 50s\, probably one of the last Busatos ever built. It's very weird looking\, with an odd cutaway and an archtop style pickguard\, but the sound is fantastic. Kruno Spisic calls it \"The Beast.\" I've tried to talk Michael out of it\, but he's not letting it go right now. Just as well\, I really don't have that kind of money. I was lucky to be able to buy the Castelluccia.\
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Thought you might be interested in seeing a photo of Michael's collection\, taken at Django in June this year.\
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Front row L-R 50s Di Mauro\, 50s Busato\, 30s Busato\, JP Favino\
Back row '34 Selmer (with resonator)\, 51 Selmer\, 60s Favino\
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The ugly 50s Busato is the one that I love. As Michael Horowitz said of it\, \"Looks so wrong\, sounds so right!\"\
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All the best\,\
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Ben",20060,"BBCode","2011-08-02 15:08:57"
20068,2138,"Thanks\, Elliot.\
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I'm giving it a shot and ordered based on your description.  This is the last stab in the dark instructional material that I am ordering.  I think I've ordered them all and there are few that I end up using again and again.  Gonz's is one I use daily and its working for me.  I've heard good things about Givone from a guy local to me\, but you seemed to be pretty dedicated to it and it appears to be what I'm looking for.\
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So the G songs...I'm playing GJ type stuff weekly with non-GJ players.  While there is one guy that listens and respects the stuff\, he's not interested in changing his picking or re-learning at this point in his life.  Plus\, he's making up stuff to sing over the tunes in French and can very well\, so there's no need for him to go down that route.  The other two guys (sax/melodica and upright bass) are local heroes that gig for a living.  There's no option for me of staying in one key\, let alone just typical guitar keys.  And when the singer/other guitar player is unavailable\, we get female singers to sit in\, which means transposing to even more unfamiliar keys.  It can be difficult at times to dedicate two hours a night to this stuff in multiple keys\, learn new tunes by rote\, and work on technique overall.  I do wish I had either a few more hours a day to do it or just had a break from the day job and gig to just shed\, but I'll get there eventually.To close that tunes in G thing...have you thought about transposing tunes into G?  Someone called All of Me last week and it sat better in G for the singer. It's a pain in the ass but it certainly is good practice.  \
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I digress.  This appears to be good material to throw into a warmup routine.  I'm not worried about it being in French.  I could ask the leader/singer to translate or try myself.  Its music so I don't really need that much instruction.  Like I've said\, I'm basically using Gonz's book and transcribing (at a really slow pace).   The quality of Gonz's book is kind of lacking\, I agree\, but the material is quite good and very modern.  I was all over the place with it when I first got it\, but I've figured out how to use it effectively and the material is sitting better.  I look at each song as a monthly lesson.  Learn the etude\, read the stuff that he wrote about it and see what sticks\, and then start moving it to other keys and use it with play alongs.  Once I get what I want\, I move onto the next song and do the same thing.  I can't think of these things as pre-written solos for tunes.  That would drive me nuts and sound mechanical.  But the added chromatics sound real great when you get them up to speed and learn to \"hear\" them.  It's the same with any of this material.  You just have to play the hell out of it to hear it.  And once you hear it and can play what you're hearing\, your free of thinking in licks.\
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Years of work.\
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Anyway\, good times.  Where are you?  I'm in NJ right outside of NYC.  \
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Jim",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-03 07:51:08"
20069,2722,"Hello Ben\,\
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Six monthes is not too long\, waiting for a excellent guitar. What surprises me is that Shopis seems to be well known in USA\, but almost unknown - as far as I know - in Europe. Or maybe only by some \"happy few\".\
But his guitars really seem interesting! Thank you for the information. If I were not so obsessed by Holo's guitars\, I would probably have quite a serious attention for Shopis guitars!\
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The guitar collection of your friend Michael is absolutely incredible! Only the best! And - apparently - first choice models... He is a lucky – and rich - guitarist! Most of guitarists in the world only can dream of such guitars. Or dream of ONE of them only!\
Now I understand why it is so difficult to find good Busatos and Selmer in Europe: all of them are in the USA :wink: !\
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Thank you for all these very interesting informations and\, of course\, for your precious help.\
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Best regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine",20059,"BBCode","2011-08-03 11:10:28"
20070,563,"Pics and price?",20070,"BBCode","2011-08-03 13:28:35"
20071,589,"Hello Tim\,\
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so we are forever bound since we both own a guitar that once belonged to the Great Paraskos (and possibly hairsprayed by him). It almost makes us relatives!  :) \
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Happy to hear Maruejouls instruments are still great because sooner or later I’m going to buy one. I’d like to try the cypress one. If I remember well a luthier specialized in Weissenborn guitars once told me cypress is very close to koa\, belongin’ to the same tree “family”. If so\, it should do great on a GJ guitar. How does it compares to yours? It should have a little less “bottom” but perhaps more highs. Which thing\, may Michael not hear this\, I don’t particularly like. I’ve got a MD50E sunburst bought from George Gruhn (Paul Hostetter once told me it quite probably belonged to Romane who used to trade guitars at Gruhn’s when playing Nashville). The lightest guitar I’ve ever played\, the sound is so crisp it seems compressed. A lot of people on the forum would crave for that “cutting” sound\, I like it a lot too but to me it has not much to do with the real “Selmer” tone\, which is much more complex IMO. That’s why I like Maruejouls’ instruments so much: they sound like real\, adult guitars not campfire machines! \
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Best\
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Franco\
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P.S.\
I don't know Pete Sheppard but it seems tiger's sight is not as good as it used to be!  :)",20034,"BBCode","2011-08-03 15:28:11"
20072,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49104#p49104]Subject: Schertler DYN-G & David Amp\, Vero Amp\, Epiphone Blackstone[/url]\
Hi -\
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What is the reserve on the Vero amp?",20072,"BBCode","2011-08-03 18:32:42"
20073,620,"Hi P-A\,\
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It's too bad Rodrigo's guitars aren't better known over there. I think he'd sell a lot of them. Joscho Stephane loved mine\, as did Biel Ballester\, Gonzalo Bergara\, and Olivier Kikteff. Gonzalo kept saying \"Tha's a byootiful guitar\, man!\" every time he saw me with it last year. I think Rodrigo's instruments compare very favorably with the very best. He's not so good at marketing\, unfortunately\, and really ought to upgrade his Web site.\
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Michael Bauer is not a particularly rich guy\, but he used to own a collection of very nice vintage sports cars\, which he began to sell to finance his guitar needs. That's how come he is able to afford these fabulous instruments. I get to play all of them every year at Django in June\, which is a thrill. \
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Speaking of cars\, the 2CV is owned by a local doctor. When we were recording the CD\, we thought of using it for the band photo\, and it has become part of our \"trade mark.\" About half of the people who see the photo think it's a VW Bug\, but the rest recognize it instantly for what it is.\
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Hey - send me your mailing address and I'll send you a copy of our CD. Also\, my regular e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@swingology.ca\">ben@swingology.ca</a><!-- e -->.\
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Ciao\,\
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Ben",20060,"BBCode","2011-08-03 18:46:14"
20074,1040,"$1000\, but if it doesn't sell for that\, I'll listen to offers after the auction closes.",20074,"BBCode","2011-08-03 18:48:44"
20075,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49098#p49098]Subject: DiMauro oval hole for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"twangman\"]I'm selling an old and battered Antoine DiMauro oval hole guitar. Probably from the late 30's or early 40's\, comparing it to other DiMauros.  It has a couple of repaired top cracks and the binding has been replaced in some places. It is\, however\, in perfect playing condition. The neck is perfectly straight and the frets are in very good condition. No dead spots or fret buzz anywhere. A dream to play and great old\, dry gypsy tone. Tuners and bridge are non-original. E-mail for pictures and price suggestions. I can ship worldwide.\
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/Niklas W\, Sweden[/quote]\
Hi - I would love to see some photos of the Di Mauro. I've always admired them.",20075,"BBCode","2011-08-03 18:50:11"
20076,620,"OK\, thanks. A bit too rich for my blood now\, but that seems very fair for that amp. Good luck.",20072,"BBCode","2011-08-03 19:04:26"
20077,942,"Hi\,\
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Send me your e-mail address and I will send you some pictures. I've found setting a price quite hard\, especially since the dollar is currently weaker than usual compared to the swedish currency\, making. Have a look at the pics and make me an offer. \
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Regards\,\
Niklas W",20077,"BBCode","2011-08-04 02:07:40"
20078,942,"Hi!\
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Send me your e-mail address and I will send you some pictures.\
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/Niklas",20078,"BBCode","2011-08-04 02:08:22"
20079,620,"It's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@swingology.ca\">ben@swingology.ca</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks!",20075,"BBCode","2011-08-04 03:39:42"
20080,563,"Niklas--\
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Thanks for the quick reply. My e-mail address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. I am leaving on a four day trip in a few minutes\, but will try to check e-mails while I'm gone if possible. \
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Michael",20070,"BBCode","2011-08-04 04:41:54"
20081,516,"Hi Jim\
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 That's cool\, I think you'll find the Gonzo stuff and the Givone complimentary - I'll be interested to get your impression of the Givone once you get a chance to spend a little time with it.  \
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Thanks for the transposing suggestion\, it is a skill I should readily have.  Ideally I should be able to spot all the arps at any position just from the root note so I don't have to think up and down the neck\, but for me that's one more goal to cross sometime before I can freely improvise. \
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So\, I guess being in a GJ band is a mixed blessing\, depending on how much you need to pompe out the rhythm\, hey?  I'm not even sure I can go a whole set!  Here we have one band\, the Caravan Gypsy Ensemble (!)\, and they don't use rest-stroke picking\, being from the pre-Horowitz era.   \
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I'm in Madison\, Wi\, so I guess we share the distinction of having 2 of the biggest pricks around for governors.  We're all looking forward now to Tuesday's state recall elections.  When Gov Walker comes up later it'll be the fastest bum's rush in history - people will be stepping over each other just to be on the petition before it fills up.  So are you in Hoboken?  I'm originally from Westchester\, my brother used to live in Hoboken for a few years.  I bet it is really expanding now around there.  \
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Anyway\, if you want to save some time I could mail you a copy of my sheet of all 20 patterns drawn out at each position.  It has some extra dots on it for some descending shapes.  If you are interested I have also transcribed Rafalli's solo introduction for All of Me that's on youtube\, the one where somebody starts pomping away in the background (too funny); I could throw that in too since you are dealing with it\, just send me your address and I'll toss them in the mail. \
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One thing that's good is that at the beginning all of these songs seem like improvisations\, and at this point Nuages isn't quite \"Stairway to Heaven\" yet!\
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Elliot",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-04 07:12:04"
20083,6,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49019#p49019]Subject: Gypsy Jazzers in Colorado?[/url]\
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[quote=\"EmmettRay\"]I'm flying in from HNL for my friends wedding in Breckenridge next weekend\, Sat Aug 6th. He wants me to play some gypsy jazz before the ceremony and so far there's only myself and a piano player to do it. I was wondering if there are any guitarists near the area that would be interested in playing or jamming while I'm in town and also playing a little before the wedding? I'll only be there from the 4th-7th\, too bad I'm going to miss the Djangofest the following weekend in Crested Butte  :cry:[/quote]\
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HI&gt; DID YOU FIND ANYONE TO COME PLAY WITH YOU IN BRECKENRIDGE?  Archtop...",20083,"BBCode","2011-08-04 16:18:58"
20084,1357,"I haven't found anyone. You're the only Colorado player I know. Looks like it'll just be me and a keyboard player. If you know anyone interested my number is 718-926-6226. Flying to Denver tonight\, thanks Eddie!",20084,"BBCode","2011-08-04 18:04:18"
20085,516,"Hi Jim\
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The Rafalli needs a bit more work it turns out\, but I have the study chart ready to go. Will send asap.  \
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 You wrote in your address 2rd - is that 2nd or 3rd?\
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 Thanks\,\
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 Elliot",20085,"BBCode","2011-08-05 08:25:00"
20086,2138,"Bob\,\
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Thanks for stopping by last night.  You get an idea of the flavor we're trying to impart.  It is not straight gypsy jazz\, but we beg\, borrow\, and steal from the music to create this and both Mattias and I are working towards making the guitars get to a place where there is no mistaking the roots of what we are doing.  I have about ten more years of work myself\, at least.  \
\
So any jams that occur typically go on after we eat\, which is roughly 12am.  If you can keep up with the band and know the tune\, you can play.  I'm not leading this group\, so those are the house rules. If you bring someone who can play\, you know the etiquette...introduce yourself\, ask to sit in\, come with a few popular tunes that everyone should know.  Django tunes usually work.  \
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Thanks\,\
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jim",20086,"BBCode","2011-08-05 08:32:01"
20088,3325,"Hi Shawn\, Denis Chang transcribed this on the Gypsy Waltzes dvd. I have the pdf on my computer. Send me your e-mail and I will send it to you\, unless you have already received it :-). I enjoy reading your posts. Take care\, KarenAnn\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49127#p49127]Subject: Gipsy Summer[/url]\
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[quote=\"Shawn\"]Does anyone have a transcription for the Rosenberg's \"Gipsy Summer\"?  I was recently watching a youtube video of Stochelo playing this as a solo piece and instantly fell in love with the tune...it's quite beautiful.  Anyhow\, I really don't feel like transcribing this myself\, but would love to have a copy of it if anyone has standard sheet music\, tabs or whatever for it.\
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Thanks in advance\,\
Shawn[/quote]",20088,"BBCode","2011-08-05 13:18:40"
20089,151,"Red Blues\
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Are you in Dublin?  I have some questions about Dublin best answered by a local.\
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Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC USA",20089,"BBCode","2011-08-06 11:37:05"
20090,2435,"Yes\, ask away. heading out for a gig now but will answer all when I get back",20090,"BBCode","2011-08-06 12:34:54"
20091,151,"Redblues\
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I'll be away from home until Monday without access to a computer.  I'll be back in touch then.  Thanks in advance\
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Regards\
Scot",20089,"BBCode","2011-08-06 19:42:03"
20092,1675,"Hey Doug\,\
I was wondering if you have any pics/videos of the redone top. Can I give you a call and talk to you about the guitar?\
I'm super interested but I'm in NYC and can't come try it out. \
Send me an email or just give me a call and let's talk\, thanks. \
Matthew_ 646-467-3720",20092,"BBCode","2011-08-07 12:23:41"
20093,2722,"Hi Ben\,\
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Thank you for your answer.\
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Thanks to you\, Shopis name is now inscribed in my memory\, and I hope I'll have one to check one day.\
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Another thing I know now: to buy guitars like Michael Bauer's ones\, I should have kept my old cars... But I'm not sure my old 2CV would have been enough; or may be for a Selmer original tailpiece and half a Di Mauro (it would probably be a good beginning  :wink: ).\
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Thank you for your regular e-mail. Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pa.troillet@archidata-sa.com\">pa.troillet@archidata-sa.com</a><!-- e -->.\
I would of course be very happy to discover your CD\, thank you so much for your kind attention! (I'll be on holiday in south of France a few days\, with a guitar\, but probably without web connection\, so I won't be able to answer you before the 13th of august.\
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Best regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine",20059,"BBCode","2011-08-07 12:35:03"
20094,1833,"hello\, I saw your post about Gypsy in Paris. Is very useful\,\
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You know\, I think I saw you at samois this year too\, :)\
I am planning to spend 15 days in paris this month. Its my 3rd time I visit and I wanted to ask you some things. I have an EImers guitar(alreay with bigtone)  but because in My country Greece is diddicult to find stuff for Gypsy I was thinking to buy This ALD stimer that I checked in Samois and was wonderful. About the amplfier can you suggest me something ? I have already read a lot of info but I am confused. My badget can be _800 Euros_. \
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Thanks in advance\,\
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Dimitrios",20094,"BBCode","2011-08-07 23:52:20"
20095,858,"Great!  Thanks a bunch Karen.  I haven't received it yet\, so my email address is:\
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If you ever need anything transcription wise let me know and I'll see what I have.  I have quite a few Django Reinhardt transcriptions I've done over the years\, so if you need something I might just possibly have it.\
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Once again\, thanks!\
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Shawn",20095,"BBCode","2011-08-08 06:53:32"
20096,781,"Thanks Jim! We had a great time and will be back soon. Probly Thursday. See you soon. \
Bob",20086,"BBCode","2011-08-08 13:24:03"
20097,426,"Hello\,\
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I suggest the Peche A La Mouche amplifier -- [url=http://www.pechealamouche.ch/]http://www.pechealamouche.ch/[/url] . I believe it is available at the R&F Charles shop. I don't know of many other amplifiers\, as I don't have much experience with gypsy jazz amplifiers. Good luck and best wishes.\
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Adrian",20094,"BBCode","2011-08-08 21:10:20"
20098,3451,"Hello my name is Petter Alatalo\,  i live in luleå in the very north of sweden.  i saw the bob holo guitar f-hole modele jazz. and fell in love\,\, wondering if you have anyone for sale or if you know if he still makes them. \
And if you do whats the price\, waiting time and so on. Best regards Petter",20098,"BBCode","2011-08-09 03:36:26"
20099,9,"Hi Peter\,\
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Yes\, the Holo guitars are very nice! Unfortunately they are very difficult to obtain. I am Bob's only dealer (he does not sell direct) and he only sends me 2-3 guitars a year. You are fortunate that I actually have one in stock\, this wonderful Castelluccia model:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/european-and-north-american-gypsy-jazz-guitars/2011-holo-modele-castelluccia--bob-holo-2011-castelluccia.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eur ... uccia.html[/url]\
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The chances of him making another F hole guitar are slim as he is focused on other models now.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",20099,"BBCode","2011-08-09 07:33:10"
20100,3451,"ok thanks for the help. the castelluccia looks great\,  but its a bit over my price range.  Ive been looking for something around 3000.\
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thanks Petter",20098,"BBCode","2011-08-09 13:51:49"
20101,9,"all the Holos are $4500 so you might consider something else then.\
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This is an amazing deal!\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/2007-ald-orignal--ald-oval-2007.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/gui ... -2007.html[/url]\
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Normally Over $1K more....fantastic guitar made in France.\
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M",20099,"BBCode","2011-08-09 13:55:32"
20102,2138,"Elliot\,\
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So I finally received the book and had some time to review it.  There is a lot of French\, but I get the overall idea behind what the method.  I was rather surprised to see that he initially teaches scales as opposed to arpeggios as the initial platform from which to learn.  Clearly\, this is where the harmony is derived from\, but most of what I've seen in the past uses arpeggios as the platform and then gradually adds cor and tension notes.  The scale system appears to be the exact same system that Jimmy Bruno teaches.  It's caged\, but you can throw out the modes and just concentrate on one form to derive all of that.   \
He then uses these to create the runs and gives you the ways to connect them.  The runs are a bit different than I'm used to but easily adaptable to the way that I'm already processing this material.  I look forward to seeing your summary sheet as it makes it a bit more visual.  I haven't gotten too far\, but I'm hoping that he relates each form for maj\, min\, dom 7 chords in that form...meaning that within a form\, you can derive a run that should outline the harmony for each one of those chords.  This makes sense to me and if not\, I may have to take his forms and rearrange them to to that.\
Just by looking through these and playing through the stuff\, it appears to mesh pretty well with the Gonzalo stuff.  It appears to be a good warmup prior to the Gonz etudes.  \
Anyway\, thanks for sharing the info. I'll start diggin in in earnest and see how I feel after a month.\
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Jim",20102,"BBCode","2011-08-10 07:49:18"
20103,516,"Hi Jim\
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 Those are very good observations. What I like about the exercises are that they are syncopated for the ear\, more of a gypsy/player's approach than the 'here's my Jazz thesis' academic-autopsy approach you get from everyone else these days (aren't I a bitch? :lol: )...But seriously\, the cd is what really impressed me\, especially toward the end when I saw how smoothly they fit the patterns of the songs and what-not\, which is why I've been sticking with it.  \
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   Anyway\, the chart should be over to you any day.  As you'll see\, the dots are extra notes for descending\, and there is shading on the root (G) notes.  Some of them I can shred pretty good\, but slower can actually be more difficult at times\, as I'm sure you know...  \
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   TTYS\,\
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   Elliot\, (still proud of 'Rape\, Plunder and Pliage'!)",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-10 15:01:37"
20104,2435,"Scot\,\
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Been busy myself\, did you find the answer to your questions?",20090,"BBCode","2011-08-10 15:56:46"
20105,151,"Red/Blues\
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Sorry to be so slow to get back to you\, unfortunately I am one of those people compelled to have too many things going on all the time - work\, family\, musical projects\, my sideline restoring old race motorcycles etc.  I am perpetually trying to catch up...\
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My questions about Dublin were answered another way\, but i appreciate that you were willing to help.  I might be in Dublin with my family later this year\, will contact you in advance if we can make the trip.\
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Thanks again and best regards\
Scot",20089,"BBCode","2011-08-11 07:07:11"
20106,1364,"I'm glad you like the guitar! That one is not laminated. It's solid indian rosewood although there is a reinforcement around the sound port.. That one may have been French Polished as well but my notes didn't specify the finish. \
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That was one of my early guitars when I was trying different things out. I remember that guitar clearly though.. It was a good one.\
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I'm really glad you like it.\
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Regards\, Peter Z",20106,"BBCode","2011-08-12 12:20:14"
20107,3455,"Hello Michael \
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I've just been informed that in addition to being a gypsy jazz guitarist \, you are also a dab hand at DADGAD guitar (also an interest of mine).\
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I was wondering if you've ever tried to combine the two\, ie DADGAD on a Gypsy jazz guitar.\
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All the best\
-Charlie",20107,"BBCode","2011-08-13 12:09:14"
20108,9,"Hi Charlie\,\
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I actually never tried it....maybe with 11 gauge or heavier strings it may work. Depends on the guitar too....are more thick toned guitar with a lot of mids and bass (like a D hole or a Favino) would probably work OK. But generally Gypsy guitars have such light strings and are sort of brash so they are often too thin for something like DADGAD. But it's worth a try!\
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My wife plays Irish fiddle and often I accompany her with my Busato. But I just use standard tuning and often use La pompe (yes\, it works great for reels and hornpipes!)\
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good luck\,\
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Michael",20108,"BBCode","2011-08-14 08:28:58"
20109,2182,"Hey Michael - I'm a working gypsy jazz guitarist who just got hired on as assistant mixer to a well known mixer/producer.  Just wanted to see if it is okay to post our services under your classified section since it does not technically fit \"Used Gear\" - would love to get some GJ projects thrown our way!\
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Swingfully\,\
Aaron",20109,"BBCode","2011-08-14 11:57:55"
20110,9,"Hi Aaron..sure\, no problem!\
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Michael",20110,"BBCode","2011-08-14 13:55:38"
20111,1960,"Hello\,\
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My wife and I will be in Manhattan this weekend and was wondering if there is any GJ happenings that I can put on the calender.  Any insights would be welcome!\
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Thanks\, KJ",20111,"BBCode","2011-08-16 20:18:47"
20112,1960,"Hello\,\
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My wife and I will be in Manhattan this weekend and was wondering if there is any GJ happenings that I can put on the calender.  Any insights would be welcome!\
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Thanks\, KJ\
(we're from Silver Spring\, MD  BTW)",20111,"BBCode","2011-08-16 20:19:58"
20113,248,"KJ\,\
Sure here are two- one- is saturday; my band will be playing at the Galapagos art Space as part of their Floating kabarette series - a old school variety show with burlesque tinges\, great tunes and other performers. . . . 10:30pm. And usually Stephane is playing at barbes\, also in Brooklyn- park slope sundays at 9pm.\
exactly where are you from? I grew up off second ave right near the hebrew acadamy (well- it was called that then).\
Ben",20113,"BBCode","2011-08-16 21:45:27"
20114,2790,"Hey Scot\,\
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I was looking at your post on the 7 string russian post\, do you think you might be able to send me the charts you have as well?  That would be much appreciated!\
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Sam",20114,"BBCode","2011-08-17 00:25:54"
20115,1960,"Thanks Ben.  We live on second and Hanover\, right down the street from your old school and stomping grounds.  Small world!  I walk my dog in that field every day in fact.  The community is called North Woodside (Snyder's is in walking distance).   I'll see if the wife is interested in travelling to Brooklyn on Sat. night.  Sorry that I'm going to miss Sebastian next week by a few days.  Hope to catch up with you at some point if not this weekend.  Keep swingin' KJ",20111,"BBCode","2011-08-17 19:02:52"
20116,248,"Oh\, wow man. That's crazy small world stuff! Touristy things to do=walk the bridge. Dinner (fancy) at river cafe or vinegar hill house- also Grimaldi's pizza\, but overhyped in my opinion. Brooklyn ice cream factory is great though! Also in shameless attempt to convince you- there is a promo code for 1/2 off at the galapagos web site: \"FRANGLAISFK\" at [url=http://www.galapagosartspace.com]http://www.galapagosartspace.com[/url]. Have fun on the trip!\
Cheers\
b",20113,"BBCode","2011-08-17 20:33:01"
20117,2138,"Got the chart\, but really haven't had a chance to sit down and compare it to the book.  I'm hoping I get a chance this weekend\, but the little lady requires sand and salt water on weekends if there is any hint of sun out.  I brought a cheap guitar to the beach once and once only.  Too many yahoos walking up to me to talk about either how shitty my guitar is compared to the 1937 L5 they have sitting vacuum sealed on their wall or about the latest blues jam in Paramus\, but how acoustics won't cut it and its locals only so I shouldn't come\, but should be made aware that such things exist for those in the know.\
So the patterns in that book are pretty intuitive.  I've started to adapt a few into my practice routine.  I'm endeavoring to sit down and just learn them by rote\, but my mind wanders quite a bit.  I wish I would have had this book to start.  It lays a really good foundation for anyone that wants to get over the first couple of hills before the mountain appears.  Thanks for sending the chart and being ebullient about the method.  I'm going to work it through over the course of the next year.\
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So these coconut picks...\
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Jim",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-18 08:03:34"
20118,1960,"Many thanks Ben! Those are great suggestions. We are now considering spending the first half of Sat in the village and then taking the train over to do a walking tour of the Williamsburg  area...is that the best \"artistic\" area to tour (my wife and friend are both artists)?  Many thanks again\, hopefully we can pull it all together in a short period of time.  Best\, KJ",20111,"BBCode","2011-08-18 13:33:14"
20119,248,"KJ\,\
I think there are some exciting things there\, but really the big museums are the best for my eye (note that I am somewhat uninformed about art . . . unless it's fine woodworking). I wish I had more info for you about that . . . Williamsburg is a fun area to walk around in though.\
Cheers\,\
B.\
Ps. hope to see you if you can make it\, if not sometime in the future.",20113,"BBCode","2011-08-18 16:42:34"
20120,516,"Hi Jim\
\
 Yeah\, I miss those people on the East coast who'll walk up to you out of nowhere to show they know more than you about your own freakin' business.  It reminded of when I finally bought my first Stratocaster\, and the salesman who sold it to me said as he was handing it over\, \"There's only one problem with it.\" I said\, \"Really? What's that?\"\, concerned\, and he says\, \"It's not the '67 I have locked in the basement downstairs.\" Swear to God.\
\
 Not sure but my next mountain\, homeworkwise might involve filling in the Form numerals over the positions where he doesn't have them marked at the end of the book like pp. 64-71 .  I notice that he does drop chords and those melody chord things\, which is interesting because he keeps the chords pretty basic in shape throughout the 25 Pieces book.  Maybe he wanted to throw in some 'advanced' stuff here. \
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So yeah\, coconut. Great find. You have to scout for the thick parts\, but you get about 3 picks per coconut. I used a moustache pick to draw it\, made it a little rounder\, then it was just sandpaper and me pen knife.  The density helps me carry through the strings much better than plastic\, no cheap 'clack' sounds\, and the dish lets me pinch up a bit better if I need to.  A definite improvement in my playing accuracy. If you're interested I could toss one over to you when I make a couple more fairly soon if you aren't big on whittling. I think the size is good for either rhythm or lead\, but you could always sand it down.  Everytime I do this my girlfriend is sure this time I'll slash an artery or something\, too funny.  \
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Anyway\, that's my other big discovery...  \
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TTYS\,\
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Elliot",20065,"BBCode","2011-08-19 09:47:57"
20121,123,"Hi Franco\,\
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Sorry for my lateness in reply. I've been away on holiday and forgot you asked me a question!\
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You are correct in assuming the cypress guitar is brighter sounding than mine. Quite considerably so in fact. I think my guitar is unusual in that it has a lot of bottom end. Godefroy thinks so too and is at a loss to explaing it!\
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I agree with you about the current obsession with guitars that \"cut through\"! Really how often does the average guitar player find themselves in a campfire jam session where they need to cut through? Pretty seldom in my experience. Better to have a nice well balanced guitar that records well and sounds good when played on stage or at home. \
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I'm fortunate in that I have a Gitane DG330 which really does \"cut through\"\, so great for taking to jam sessions and Samois where you don't necessarily want an expensive guitar hanging around a camp site!\
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best\
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Tim",20034,"BBCode","2011-08-20 05:32:54"
20122,1380,"Hi\,\
I'm interested in the DiMauro. Would you describe the sound as dark or bright? I assume the scale is 670 and the width at the nut is 44-45 mm?\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dovasdad@gmail.com\">dovasdad@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
phone 206 842 9487\
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Thanks\
Jeff Moore",20122,"BBCode","2011-08-21 12:16:22"
20123,1124,"Hey Mario!\
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As discussed it would be amazing to have the guys over here for the festival in 2012-could you send me a list of requirements and a rough costing for the gig. We are a young festival so money will not be that handy but I am sure we can fit the bill for the best band in the world...\
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Neal",20123,"BBCode","2011-08-22 05:38:37"
20124,1523,"Hey neal\,\
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good to read you !\
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First of all\, maybe it'd be easier to continue discussing this on real email\, not  through forum mailbox.\
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My email adress is  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ivan@therosenbergtrio.com\">ivan@therosenbergtrio.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Then\, of course the money is an important factor\, and from what i've experienced\, in the UK there is hardly ever the kind of money we usually  work with -  that's why we hardly ever play there\, what a shame.\
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For that same reason we hardly ever play clubs outside of holland\, because the audience is too small to break even. Actualy the travel is part of the money issue : the shorter it is the smaller the fee can be.\
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So maybe  you can can already tell me the time period of your festival\, the venue size\, and travelling distance i.e  if it's one hour flight + short  drive it's the best.\
Ideally also we can  cut down on the fee for two shows instead of just one...\
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How about  you send me some details on this at the above email adress\, I can check availability and we'll take it from there ?\
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Cheers\,\
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ivan.",20123,"BBCode","2011-08-22 05:59:02"
20125,3448,"Hi there\,\
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  Lily de Sylva here\, organiser of the Cloughtoberfest.... saw your feedback\, thankyou very much!\
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  It would indeed be great if the Rosenberg Trio would like to play next year....in fact\, I'm getting a lot of bands asking to book a gig for 2012\, and we are in danger of overbooking already... not a bad complaint  :) \
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  I'm working on the programme and funding for 2012 now\, so if you would like to discuss a gig spot please e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:silverwoodevents@gmail.com\">silverwoodevents@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, with details of costs if possible\, so that we can get the ball rolling.\
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  Thanks again\, all the best\,\
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  Lily.",20125,"BBCode","2011-08-22 13:07:13"
20126,3448,"Hi\,\
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  saw your comments on the plans for last year's festival.... so thought I'd let you know that\, along with rimm's help\, I'm running a Djangofest this coming october in Co Tipperary.  Take a look at the website [url=http://www.cloughtoberfest.com]www.cloughtoberfest.com[/url] and hope to see you there!\
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  Lil  :D",20126,"BBCode","2011-08-23 00:40:58"
20127,3448,"Hey Stephen\,\
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  just to let you know the gypsy fest is finally going ahead!  With lots of help from rimm\, I'm running a 3-day event in Co Tipperary... check it out!  [url=http://www.cloughtoberfest]www.cloughtoberfest[/url]\
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  Lil  :D",20127,"BBCode","2011-08-23 00:46:30"
20128,3448,"Hi There\,\
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  saw that you were interested in the gypsy fest that was planned last year.... so wanted to let you know that I'm running a 3-day festival in Co Tipperary this october\, with help from rimm.  Please take a look at [url=http://www.cloughtoberfest.com]http://www.cloughtoberfest.com[/url] ... hope you like what you see!\
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  I don't have any funding or sponsorship so far\, I'm just running this on my lone parent benefit\, so if you could spread the word that would be amazing!\
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  Thanks\, and enjoy\,\
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  Lil.",20128,"BBCode","2011-08-23 00:50:58"
20129,3448,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34258#p34258]Subject: Django Festival Ireland 2010-please come over!![/url]\
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[quote=\"dennis\"]i'd love to go!!!!  :shock:  :shock:[/quote]\
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  Thought you might like to know that I'm running a 3-day festival in Co Tipperary this october... [url=http://www.cloughtoberfest.com]www.cloughtoberfest.com[/url]\
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  Hope to see you there!\
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  Lil  :D",20129,"BBCode","2011-08-23 00:53:43"
20130,3448,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34249#p34249]Subject: Django Festival Ireland 2010-please come over!![/url]\
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[quote=\"WColsher\"]Do you have an approximate date yet?[/quote]\
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  Got an exact date!!  I'm running a 3-day fest this coming october in Co Tipperary\, [url=http://www.cloughtoberfest.com]www.cloughtoberfest.com[/url]\
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  Hope to see you there!\
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  Lil   :D",20130,"BBCode","2011-08-23 00:55:22"
20131,773,"Hi Mate\,\
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I saw the thread about it. I will defo be going. I'm going to book a few of the gigs and workshops this week. I'm looking forward to it. \
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Cheers for the message\, See you there\,\
Steven",20127,"BBCode","2011-08-23 03:58:56"
20132,3448,"Brilliant! :D",20127,"BBCode","2011-08-23 05:51:48"
20133,3,"i'd love to go but it's accross the ocean for me!! best of luck with the fetsival\, and i hope it grows!",20133,"BBCode","2011-08-23 10:53:50"
20134,3448,"Awww!  Pity you can't make it.... but thanks for the good wishes.  I hope it grows too!",20129,"BBCode","2011-08-23 11:06:21"
20135,58,"Hey Noah:\
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Did I read that you got a guitat by Peter Z?\
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Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-23 20:56:40"
20136,2492,"Yes sir!  Got me one of them mystery guitars for real cheap!  It's fantastic!  I do prefer my Shopis between you and me\, but Peter is really cool and for the money I couldn't have been happier.  I've traveled with it a bunch and always kicks ass.  \
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Are you thinking about getting one?\
Here's a review I wrote about it the week I got it.\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9255&hilit=peter]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9255&hilit=peter[/url]",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-23 21:14:14"
20137,248,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49355#p49355]Subject: DFNW info please[/url]\
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[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]Forgot to ask how to get to the festival site from Seattle Tacoma Airport by public transportation\
Thanks again[/quote]\
\
Harry\,\
So- when do you arrive in Langley\, and if you find something you want to split that is at all reasonable\, please let me know! We arrive on Thursday afternoon\, and will leave Langley for MT Ranier on Monday day time. Would be happy to crash on the floor\, but prefer not to bring camping gear out from NY. Plus I would love access to a kitchen. \
Cheers\,\
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Ben",20137,"BBCode","2011-08-26 06:13:46"
20138,58,"Hey Noah: If I didn't have one too many I would look for one. Did you get yours from MH or Buffalo Bros?",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-26 08:29:44"
20139,563,"Chuck--\
\
Sorry\, I lost contol of this and forgot to reply. I am attaching the four pics that I have handy. You can see the heel\, but not really the neck profile. We'll try to do that over the weekend. The neck profile is fairly modern. Not super skinny like a Gitane\, but a mild D. It's very comfortable\, and in fact\, I asked Rodrigo Shopis for a similar profile for the guitar he's making to replace this one. \
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Please let me know if you are still interested...or if you're not. I have a couple of other people who have asked recently\, but I will give you first dibs. \
\
Hope you are well. \
\
Michael",19932,"BBCode","2011-08-26 09:18:16"
20140,563,"Franco--\
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Sorry to have been out of touch so long. I ended up in the hospital at the end of April for a routine procedure\, and where I got well and truly ill\, missing two weeks of work. You have to love the American health care system: worst in the civilized world\, but we delude ourselves into thinking it's wonderful\, and refuse to fix it in any substantive way. \
\
I wanted to ask you if you have any experience with the CSL Maccaferri MAC-10 guitars. One is for sale in the States\, and the seller is waxing eloquent about the sound\, but I don't trust most archtop/flattop players assessment of gypsy guitars. You seem to have had your hands on about everything at one point or another\, and I value your opinion as highly as anyone I know in the GJ world. Would one of these be worth buying for anything but historical value? If all I'd be buying is an upscale D-500\, I won't bother. To have a place in my menagerie\, a guitar has to sound really good. I haven't found anyone here whose opinion I trust that's actually played a CSL. \
\
I agree with you about the French/Italian thing. So many fans bow to all things French\, yet every  Manouche guitar traces its roots to Italy\, and in nearly every case\, they were being built by Italian craftsmen and luthiers who had emigrated to France. It shows you the power of a brand name. Selmer was French\, so no one looks past to see the Italian influence. \
\
I recently acquired a really excellent Favino Jazz N dating from 1991. It is so loud! It can hang with the steel string guitars\, even for single note work\, and it has a floating bridge! I also just picked up the Dupont Macias that Michael listed. It is the most balanced guitar I can remember playing. I have guitars with slightly better highs\, some with slightly better lows\, and some that are slightly louder\, but none that have everything in balance to the extent of the Dupont. Maurice really outdid himself on this one\, and there is only one other\, Moreno's\, which Ted Gottsegan currently owns. The little Busato is living with a friend of mine\, but if he sells it\, we agreed I will buy it back.\
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I hope you are well. BTW\, Wrembel's guitar work in \"Midnight in Paris\" was done on my old Vielle Reserve\, which I sold to Stephane last autumn. \
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Michael",19146,"BBCode","2011-08-26 09:36:42"
20141,2492,"I got it here and Django Books.  Like I said it was one of those mystery guitars so it was really affordable.  It's awesome!  \
n",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-26 09:36:51"
20142,58,"I had no idea those were made by Peter Z. I guess MH sold them all\, as I don't see any on his site.",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-26 12:24:33"
20143,2492,"Yeah they are his.  I actually emailed Michael about them and he told me he had one coming so I snatched mine up before it was even on the site!  It's a really cool guitar.  Loud and crystal clear.  Stinging highs and a good crunch to the lower notes.\
\
From a Django perspective it is pretty perfect\, but for my ear\, the shopis is still so much more complex and rich...  I just love it.\
n",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-26 12:34:10"
20144,645,"Michael\
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Pics look great\, I would love to check this guitar out\, but alas\, the winds of change are always on me and currently am in the process of downsizing some guitars in preparation to move in October (a messy bi-product of the housing market in Phoenix) and my cash flow is locked up for the near future. I really\, really appreciate you remembering me and offering first dibs\, but I ned to pass. One of many things I will regret Im sure. \
\
Hope it moves quickly and into good hands. Look forward to meeting you in the future. \
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-Chuck",19931,"BBCode","2011-08-26 14:21:39"
20145,563,"Chuck\, that's no problem. I have been playing it alot\, trying to get my fingerstyle chops up for when the new Shopis arrives. I will see what the other two parties want to do\, and if all else fails\, I'll send it to Michael. It's a great little guitar\, and I am surprised\, to be honest\, that no one has taken a chance on it. Alfonso really likes it\, but he's already loaded for bear with nylon string guitars.",19932,"BBCode","2011-08-26 14:52:22"
20146,58,"It's cool you got one! I saw them advertised on the site\, and wondered who the luthier was. I also oogled the ones Peter Z had at Buffalo Bros (which are not gone). My Shopis was sounding great\, but the top developed a crack and he wanted me to send it back. He wants to put a new top on it; I hope the new one sounds as good.\
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Charlie",17772,"BBCode","2011-08-26 20:38:40"
20147,2492,"Ohhhhhh no!!!!!! That's a bummer! Keep me posted on that one!\
n",17693,"BBCode","2011-08-26 22:02:18"
20148,311,"Hi Ben.\
I've abandoned hope for a room and have chosen to rent a car\, park at the campsite and just sleep in the backseat. Not ideal but It'll have to do.\
Looking forward to meeting you and your wife and hope we can play together sometime.\
Best and have a good trip.\
Enrique",20148,"BBCode","2011-08-28 22:24:38"
20149,248,"Enrique\,\
Have  lead on a room with a kitchen . . . and hoping that I'll get something else\, as this 'cedar home' is 7 miles outside of town . . . we could split it- cost is 85 a night\, and it has a kitchen and all of that. . .but it would be a bit of a hike to get into town to hang\, jam\, or see shows. We'd be paying two thirds and you one third- I'm there for four nights (Thursday afternoon to Monday morning) Interested? \
having said all this- I'm not sure i want this- If I can find something closer and that is affordable.\
B.",20137,"BBCode","2011-08-29 05:37:56"
20150,2182,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I'm working on getting Joscho out here to Denver CO\, but can't get enough gigs just in this area to make a trip from Europe worth it.  If he came out here would you guys be interested in setting up some gigs with/for him out there on the west coast.  If it happens I'd be covering the tickets from Europe.  I'm trying to make it happen late April early May.  He will probably get 3 gigs and 2 workshops from me\, but he said he needs at least 6-7 to make it worth it for him.\
\
His rates are $800-$900 per gig (still waiting to hear from him about workshops)\, plus lodging\, plus food.  Round Trip tickets from Denver are around $250.00.  \
\
Swingfully\,\
Aaron",20150,"BBCode","2011-08-29 07:21:43"
20151,9,"Hi Aaron\,\
\
I'd love to help but I'm not a concert promoter and don't have the connections to do that sort of booking. Have you spoken with Nick Lehr? He runs the DjangoFest and also organized tours up and down the West coast and beyond.\
\
In Seattle you might contact the Jazz Alley: [url=http://www.jazzalley.com]http://www.jazzalley.com[/url]\
\
That is probably the best place for Joscho to play here.\
\
Good luck!\
\
Michael",20151,"BBCode","2011-08-29 08:55:45"
20152,2182,"Thanks for the tips! - do you by chance have an email address for Nick Lehr?  Or would you mind sending him my info:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Aaron@co-musicproducer.com\">Aaron@co-musicproducer.com</a><!-- e -->?  Thanks again.",20150,"BBCode","2011-08-29 09:10:08"
20153,9,"Nick's email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nlehr@msn.com\">nlehr@msn.com</a><!-- e -->",20151,"BBCode","2011-08-29 09:16:36"
20154,2959,"Peter\, hey thanks man. I was on vacation the last few weeks. Really appreciate the reply. Good information to have. I love this guitar\, it has such excellent tone. How is the neck built? It doesn't look to have a truss - is there anything in it? Carbon core? It stays in incredible tune and is the most overall in tune guitar I own. \
\
-Andy",20106,"BBCode","2011-08-29 14:30:28"
20155,311,"Hey Ben\,\
So nice of you to think of me. the price seems right but I'd have to think about it for a bit... I've never been there so I'm not sure really how long it would take to go back and forth the fest and the house and I plan to spend most of my time around the action. \
That said it would be awesome to sleep in a real bed and have a kitchen\, plus it be real cool to have you around and do some jamming\
If you're really pressed for time then go ahead and count me out. \
If not or if you find something closer I might be game.\
Thanks again bro.\
Best\
Enrique",20148,"BBCode","2011-08-29 21:58:56"
20156,3325,"Hello\, There was a pretty detailed thread about DFNW. It is listed under the title cheap flights to DFNW.  A guy from Seattle gave a lot of info about the campground etc...I have never been there so was asking about it myself. From what I read the campground does not sound secure for your instrument. Esp. if you do not  have a car to lock it in. I was able to find a small studio to rent. I had to rent it by the week though as it was about as much for the weekend.  \
Did you happen to read the thread about guitars being taken by customs because of the ebony\, rosewood? Just a thought since you will be flying in. \
It does sound like so much fun. Even for a newbie like me. When are you flying in?  Karen Ann\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49420#p49420]Subject: DFNW info please[/url]\
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[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]I look forward to meeting you too Eddy and it's gonna be great seeing you again Marc.\
I'll almost surely be staying at the campgrounds\, but I couldn't find an email address for reservations... Does it get full? Or can I just show up?[/quote]",20156,"BBCode","2011-08-29 22:31:07"
20157,248,"Enrique\,\
Indeed- that's about how I feel. Reached out to some people in the day job world out there\, hopefully someone will come through with a place. I'll let you know!\
B.",20137,"BBCode","2011-08-30 06:40:16"
20158,1833,"hi\, just return from paris and was real great...i also bought a Stimer sT 48 and an Aer  and really I feel great..but as I was playing today with my band i realised that not all the strings \"have\"( produce ) the same level of sound..for example when i play open strings with stimer G is the weakest..any possible tip? you know why?\
\
thanks DImitris",19864,"BBCode","2011-08-30 10:28:15"
20159,2435,"For christs sake read the posts before you post. You will find the name of the guy who makes them. Jesus christ man.\
\
Otherwise enjoyed your info on Django in Canada\
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redblues",20159,"BBCode","2011-08-30 18:50:50"
20160,9,"Hi\,\
\
I know it's fun to expose the mystery luthier behind these replicas but Jean would like remain anonymous. Of course\, it's not that  big of a secret but I feel we should least respect his wishes. OK?\
\
So i deleted your posts...not something I normally do but I don't want to get in trouble with him.\
\
Anyway\, no hard feelings I just wanted to let you know why I removed those posts. \
\
Thanks for contributions to forum!\
\
Michael",20160,"BBCode","2011-08-30 18:51:48"
20161,2435,"You know where you can stick your stock response Michael\
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So everyone on FB is allowed to know where these replicas are made\
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but not the users of this forum. You need to make a statement about this\, its an elephant in the room. \
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It's time\,\
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redblues",20161,"BBCode","2011-08-30 19:32:35"
20162,3459,"[quote=\"redblues\"]For christs sake read the posts before you post. You will find the name of the guy who makes them. Jesus christ man.\
\
Otherwise enjoyed your info on Django in Canada\
\
redblues[/quote]\
\
No need to be so rude. I am new here.",20159,"BBCode","2011-08-30 19:54:48"
20163,9,"Hi\,\
\
Not sure what you mean by \"stock response.\"\
\
Anyway\, Jean asked to keep these guitars anonymous so I am respecting that wish. The buyers are always informed that he made them so no one is being hoodwinked here.\
\
Personally I don't care if people know he made them...and at this point most do already. But I do need to respect Jean's wishes and keep the guitars anonymous on the site. He makes fantastic guitars and I would like to keep having them in the shop. If I piss him off by disregarding his requests then jean will no longer send me anything.\
\
Anyway\, sorry if this seems like a conspiracy or something. It is sort of silly but so are a lot of things.\
\
M",20160,"BBCode","2011-08-30 20:28:32"
20164,311,"Hi KarenAnn\,\
Thanks for your message. It seems pretty much every place in town is booked and I don't want to stay too far so I guess I'll be renting a car  and will probably stay at the campground. \
I'll be there since Wednesday afternoon until early Monday.\
I appreciate the heads up about customs and guitar woods...I'm still not sure if I'll be bringing my guitar or getting a cheap one from Michael then reselling here in Mexico.\
I'll see you there!\
Best\
Enrique",20156,"BBCode","2011-08-31 00:10:00"
20165,3325,"Hello Enrique\, I used the site vrbo.com to book the studio I rented. I put in the dates just now and some properties are still showing up as available. Not right in town\, but certainly doable if you have a car. I will be bringing my Nomade. I know you had one of those before as you answered questions about it for me. You are welcome to play it some\, if you end up going the cheapo route. I only started playing last year and am not even close to up to speed yet. My teacher is working with me to help me be able to jam on a few slow songs. Mostly I am going to listen and observe. My teacher has a band called Gypsy Roots. I have only heard them and a couple of other groups live. I bought tickets to all the concerts and can't wait to hear it all. But my main purpose in going this year is to see Stochelo play. I really like his style. I hear a lot of blues in it\, as well as a Latin feel. I am in his online school but it is way over my head right now. But I figured it could not hurt to study his technique. That way I can build good habits from the beginning. I look forward to hearing you as well. Take care\, Karen Ann\
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PS- They say it often rains this time of year out there. I would not give up so quickly as it might be a very wet campground. There are sure to be cancellations...",20156,"BBCode","2011-08-31 05:59:19"
20166,131,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49465#p49465]Subject: Any idea how much this will cost?[/url]\
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[quote=\"williwill\"]Thanks! I didn't receive the email though. Could you send it again? Really appreciate it![/quote]\
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Let's try a PM.....\
\
Estimates based on a few pictures usually rely on a number of assumptions\,\
but with this in mind\, I'd say this is a fairly simple repair.   The neck\
joint needs to be cleaned up and likely refit before regluing.   The cracks\
in the sides need to set\, that is\,  put back in alignment and glued.   It may\
be desirable to cleat them with thin wood on the inside if they seem\
unstable after edge gluing.   The sound hole looks big enough to accomplish\
this.   Those small oval holes on many Selmer style guitars are really\
tough\, this one looks bigger.\
\
I'd figure 5-6 hours shop time (subject to in-hand inspection)\, cosmetic\
touch ups additional. From the looks of it\, I don't think it needs a lot of\
cosmetic repair if any at all.   You will be able to see the glued cracks\,\
but they will be solid and functional.\
\
I think any good acoustic instrument repairman could do this job just fine.\
  Shop rates vary\, so be sure to ask.  I suggest local because shipping\
back and forth will cost as much as the repair.   \
\
I'm not solicitating work here because 1) local is better and 2) I'm busy doing what I do.... \, but\, if you can't find someone local\, feel free to ship it to me and I would be glad to take a look at it.  I have an interest in vintage guitars and would be interested in having a look at a Selmer of London guitar.  I'm a boat repairman by day (zahnisers.com) and play\, build and repair gypsy jazz style guitars by night (hcofdc.com).   My shop rate is $50/hour\, so I'd figure $250-$300 for this repair in my shop. sight unseen. \
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Hope this helps\, \
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Craig",20166,"BBCode","2011-08-31 17:27:51"
20167,2522,"Would you consider 5 sets for $30?  I assume the packages are unopened.\
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cheers\,\
Steve",20167,"BBCode","2011-08-31 21:46:08"
20168,6,"Sounds like a great deal.  I'm in -- if you're still selling.  \
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Archtop Eddy",20168,"BBCode","2011-08-31 23:04:57"
20169,1275,"Sure Eddy\,\
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Just paypal me $65 at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
and I can mail them today.\
\
Thanks\
\
Dean Gionis\
djambossa",20169,"BBCode","2011-09-01 05:14:40"
20170,1275,"Hi Steve - they are sold but thanks for the message. Keep swingin!",20167,"BBCode","2011-09-01 05:16:12"
20171,6,"Thanks. $65 has been Paypaled.  In case you need it\, my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20168,"BBCode","2011-09-01 06:39:09"
20172,3426,"Thanks man. That was really helpful. I'll be looking around for a local shop to see if they can do it. I'm afraid I can't ship it to you. I'm in the UK you see\, and you're half the world away. Haha. But I really appreciate everything you said. One last question though\, will the sound ever be the same after fixing?",20172,"BBCode","2011-09-01 12:51:18"
20173,131,"Your welcome.   Yeah\, I wondered where you might be and if shipping was even an option.   Anyhow\, glad you have local options.   \
\
Will the sound be the same?   Sure.   Unless the neck gets mounted differently than it was before\, I don't see any reason this repair should affect the sound.   \
\
Best of luck to you and old your guitar. \
\
Craig",20166,"BBCode","2011-09-01 13:05:21"
20174,3426,"Yeah\, I've gotta find some time to take the train ride down to the shop. Haha. Thanks so much again! =)",20172,"BBCode","2011-09-01 15:28:39"
20175,589,"Dear Michael\,\
\
sorry to hear you had to spend some time at the hospital\, hope all is well now and wish you all the best.\
\
Unfortunately I’ve never played a CSL Mac 10 although I had found a very cheap one on the Net last year (the owner didn’t even know who was the Maccaferri guy who had signed the label!). Even so I decided not to buy the guitar ‘cause I had the feeling I was just doing it because of the autograph while a friend of mine who used to own one had told me it sounded  and felt more like a classical than a GJ guitar. By the way he had bought that one in Brooklyn in the 90s from Maccaferri himself! He had phoned Maccaferri because he knew he had some CSL at home and wanted to buy one. Maccaferri’s wife answered first and told my friend to wait a moment as she was going to call her husband.. When Maccaferri answered my friend expressed to him all his awe and devotion for some minutes saluting him as one of the greatest innovator in the history of Guitar making. Maccaferri waited till he ended and then replied: “The guitar is fine\, bring the money”.  :D \
I don’t know Michael\, is it an early model? Macca used to like them first batches but\, as you surely know\,  he was REALLY disappointed with the last series and called himself off the production…\
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Ancora auguri!\
\
Franco\
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P.S.\
That Dupont Macias looked swell\, congratulations!!!",19146,"BBCode","2011-09-02 13:01:02"
20176,589,"Hello Tim\
\
Same here\, never mind: I’m in my hometown by the see and spend much more time swimming than in front of my PC.\
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As for your guitar\, this is not a rule of course  but it seems sometimes solid maple produces miracle GJ guitars. Hostetter told me once he is still wondering over his  Dupont MD 20 who didn’t sound that great at first but that after some years of aging has become  the best Dupont he has ever heard. I suspect you picked up another jolly!\
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A presto!\
\
Franco\
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P.S.\
\
Just found out Hostetter talk about that guitar on his site\, so you certainly already know this passage: “ But then there is the issue of maple. Is it crisper and brighter? Maybe. I have a conflict: again\, my primary belief is that the top makes for 90%+ of a guitar's sound\, yet I find maple guitars (regardless of style of construction) tend to take several years to open up. The latest bloomers\, by far. Maple starts out harsh and unhelpful\, but ages nicely. This is\, to me anyway\, almost axiomatic about maple anywhere\, though I certainly know exceptions to this. My Dupont MD20 is French maple; it rated \"pretty OK\" at first\, and is devastating now\, much more of a guitar than I deserve actually”",20034,"BBCode","2011-09-02 13:07:05"
20177,1509,"Hey\, \
\
What's up man\, I've been reading your posts about your gig at Madam Claudes in Jersey City...\
\
I attended a while back with my wife and dropped my bands demo CD along with a tip before we left\, I would love to sit in and jam with you guys one day.\
\
Also we practice every week in Central Jersey\, if you ever come down this way you are welcome to sit in on one of our practices.\
\
Talk to you soon!\
\
Alex",20177,"BBCode","2011-09-06 17:06:10"
20178,2138,"Alex\,\
\
When did you stop by and who did you leave a CD with?  I'm curious because I'm surprised the owner didn't mention it\, as he is in the band.  \
People come and sit in almost every week now...guitars\, brass\, drums.  Wrembel sat in a few weeks ago.   The other guys in the band are pros and while there's typically an open jam later (or earlier if its dead)\,but it's not a beginner jam.  Somehow\, they still let me play\, because I'm the only guy that will play the chords for hours.\
Anyway\, what's your band?  Do you have tunes online?\
Shoot me an email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
Jim",20177,"BBCode","2011-09-07 06:07:27"
20179,1275,"Hey Kalestilez\,\
\
This is Dean from Buffalo.  I visited Alain Cola last year and I have to tell you it was an amazing experience. He let me play about 10 different guitars and they are of world class quality.  He's a great guy to work with and has a lot of different guitars that you could try. \
\
Good Luck - Dean",20179,"BBCode","2011-09-07 06:33:21"
20180,2682,"Michael\, I have been trying to find some contact information so I can PM with Bob Holo.  I have tried several paths but keep coming up short. If you could help me contact him it would be greatly appreciated. \
                  Harry Richter   Somerset Violins",20180,"BBCode","2011-09-08 04:58:35"
20181,9,"Hi Harry\,\
\
Bob is very private and generally won't respond to any sort of online correspondence. I handle all his guitar sales so if you're looking for one of his guitars just keep an eye on the site.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",20181,"BBCode","2011-09-08 07:29:07"
20184,9,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Can you please update your email address in your forum account? You have subscribed to some topics and when the system tries to notify you they get bounced back from this address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:masselin@fastwebnet.it\">masselin@fastwebnet.it</a><!-- e -->\
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Can you update it with your current address?\
\
Thanks for your contributions to the forum\, always appreciated!\
\
Michael",20184,"BBCode","2011-09-09 16:17:03"
20185,1907,"Hi Josh\,\
I do believe it's high time I get one of your bridges for my Jorgenson. \
How do we procede?\
Thanks\,\
Ian",20185,"BBCode","2011-09-09 21:20:54"
20186,95,"Well the only way I do bridges now is if I have the guitar on my bench. It's nearly imposable to make a correct bridge without the guitar. So I'll need you to send me your guitar.\
My shop address is:\
4105 North 25th Street Tacoma WA 98406\
If you would like to call my cell number is 253.208.4034\
Also a better email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:heggroll@gmail.com\">heggroll@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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All the best\,\
Josh",20186,"BBCode","2011-09-09 22:20:15"
20187,6,"Hi'ya Pinkgary.  I was looking around on the internet for info on lefty Duponts and I came across our exchange from 2008.  Time just keeps flying by\, huh?  I was wondering... do you still have the Dupont and what do you think of it?  I still have the Park but lately I've been playing a lefty Latcho Drom Nuages that I got from Michael H. Nice guitar and breaking in nicely.  This is my bang around guitar. Also got a couple of lefty pickups for it: Stimer and Peche ala Mouche. Both are nice.  Anyways\, I thought I'd drop you a line\, say hi and see how you're doing.",20187,"BBCode","2011-09-10 20:13:05"
20188,2522,"If you could send the Bb fakebook this way\, when you get time\, my clarinetist friend and I would be forever grateful.\
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Steve",20188,"BBCode","2011-09-10 20:19:11"
20189,2935,"Hey Bill\,\
\
I live on the UWS of Manhattan and I am a guitar player. I've been getting together with guitarists Luke Hendon and jkaz (who posts here) off and on\, but would like to make it more regular. I will let you know when we plan another get together.\
\
There's also a jam session every Tuesday at a bar in Brooklyn. It's advertised in the North America section of the forum. I haven't been yet so I can't comment\, but I'd like to check it out at some point.\
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Guillaume",20189,"BBCode","2011-09-12 09:29:07"
20190,1713,"Hi Phil\, I will take both sets of strings if still available. How much would it be for all strings and picks shipped to 05301 (VT)?\
Thanks\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos.  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49718#p49718]Subject: FS: Gypsy Jazz DVDs\, Books\,  Picks and Strings[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
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I'm selling off all my Gypsy jazz stuff.  Everything is in excellent condition.\
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[b]DVDs[/b]\
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* Dennis Chang - Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 1. DVD - $40.00\
* Bireli Lagrene & Friends \"Live Jazz A Vienne\" DVD - $15.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 1. Rhythm DVD - $10.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 2. Soloing DVD - $10.00\
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[b]Books[/b]\
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* Pearl Django - Play Along Songbook Vol 1. (w/ CD) - $15.00\
* Intro. to Gypsy Jazz Guitar John Jorgenson (w/ CD and DVD) - $15.00\
* March/April 2002 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar\, Django on cover\, many articles about GJ in issue - $5.00\
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[b]Picks and Strings[/b]\
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* Argentine 1510 strings (1 set\, unopened) - $5.00\
* Argentine 1510 MF strings (1 set\, unopened) - $5.00 \
* Moustache Pick 4mm - $10.00\
* Wegen 350 Pick (black\, all 3 corners are rounded) -  $8.00\
* Wegen GP250 Pick (white) - $6.00\
* Wegen Button - $8.00\
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[u][b]Shipping[/b][/u] in USA only\, USPS\, $2.00 per item for picks and strings\, $3.00 for DVDs and books\, but will combine and give you an estimate if you want multiple items.  Payment via PayPal.  \
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Please PM me if interested.\
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Thanks!\
-Phil[/quote]",20190,"BBCode","2011-09-12 10:29:24"
20191,2529,"Hi Mark\,\
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So you wanted all four picks and both set of strings\, or just the strings?\
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A small flat rate Priority Mail box is $5.00\, everything should fit.  Does that sound OK?\
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-Phil\
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[quote=\"MarkA\"]Hi Phil\, I will take both sets of strings if still available. How much would it be for all strings and picks shipped to 05301 (VT)?\
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Mark Anagnostopulos.  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49718#p49718]Subject: FS: Gypsy Jazz DVDs\, Books\,  Picks and Strings[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
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I'm selling off all my Gypsy jazz stuff.  Everything is in excellent condition.\
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[b]DVDs[/b]\
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* Dennis Chang - Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 1. DVD - $40.00\
* Bireli Lagrene & Friends \"Live Jazz A Vienne\" DVD - $15.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 1. Rhythm DVD - $10.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 2. Soloing DVD - $10.00\
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[b]Books[/b]\
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* Pearl Django - Play Along Songbook Vol 1. (w/ CD) - $15.00\
* Intro. to Gypsy Jazz Guitar John Jorgenson (w/ CD and DVD) - $15.00\
* March/April 2002 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar\, Django on cover\, many articles about GJ in issue - $5.00\
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[b]Picks and Strings[/b]\
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* Argentine 1510 strings (1 set\, unopened) - $5.00\
* Argentine 1510 MF strings (1 set\, unopened) - $5.00 \
* Moustache Pick 4mm - $10.00\
* Wegen 350 Pick (black\, all 3 corners are rounded) -  $8.00\
* Wegen GP250 Pick (white) - $6.00\
* Wegen Button - $8.00\
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[u][b]Shipping[/b][/u] in USA only\, USPS\, $2.00 per item for picks and strings\, $3.00 for DVDs and books\, but will combine and give you an estimate if you want multiple items.  Payment via PayPal.  \
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Please PM me if interested.\
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Thanks!\
-Phil[/quote][/quote]",20190,"BBCode","2011-09-12 10:37:46"
20192,1713,"Hi Phil\,\
All 4 picks and both strings would be great. Do you prefer Paypal or check? If Paypal is ok I'll need your email.\
Thanks\,\
Mark",20190,"BBCode","2011-09-12 12:08:54"
20193,2529,"Hi Mark\,\
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Let's say $45 for both sets of strings and the 4 picks?  I'll send via Priority Mail.\
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My PayPal ID is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pdemario@yahoo.com\">pdemario@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Please verify that your paypal address is correct. \
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Thanks!\
-Phil",20190,"BBCode","2011-09-12 12:15:06"
20194,6,"Hi Roger. I hope you are doing well.  Today I was looking at some previous postings about Django's Rio guitar and I was wondering if you could clear up a point for me.  The write-ups state that in the famous photo of Django playing the blonde Rio guitar that the guitar probably belonged to Marcel Bianchi and that Sarane Ferret also owned one. Yet it's very clear that the guitar Django is playing has a natural (blonde) headstock while the photos of Marcel Bianchi's guitar appear to have a dark headstock\, and that Sarane Ferret's guitar actually has a headstock more similar to the one Django is playing.  Am I missing something here?  Just curious...  Really interesting info about the Rio guitars. Thanks!  AE",20194,"BBCode","2011-09-12 21:15:58"
20195,226,"Hello Eddy\,\
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We can't be certain who owned the RIO guitar Django played at the Nice Festival. When it came to light that the photos were taken there in 1948\, Alain Antonietto said it was probably Marcel Bianchi's guitar but\, in retrospect\, that was perhaps only because he knew Bianchi owned several RIOs around that time. I have seen Bianchi with blonde guitars that looked very similar to the one Django is playing but I cannot be 100% certain it was the same one. People like Bianchi changed their guitars all the time.\
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What I find really odd is that Django did not seem to take his Selmer to such an important concert. In the other photo we have of him in Nice\, he is playing a borrowed Gibson. Did he borrow the RIO before he left Paris or when he got to NIce? It seems logical that it would have come from someone he knew well like Bianchi or Sarane Ferret but I am not aware either of them were at Nice.\
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Perhaps the comment should be re-phrased \"It is possible the RIO guitar Django played at Nice was borrowed from Marcel Bianchi\" not \"probable\".\
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The guitar Bianchi is playing below which is claimed to be a RIO looks very much like Django's RIO except the fingerboard appears narrower and the headstock darker.\
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Regards\,\
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Roger",20195,"BBCode","2011-09-13 15:19:28"
20196,6,"Thanks Roger for the very thorough and thoughtful response. Like you said\, it does seem odd that Django didn't have his Selmer. Perhaps Joseph forgot to carry it for him!  (Just kidding\, of course)  I like the way those Rios look but then I'm a sucker for funky old archtop guitars.  Thanks again!  Ed",20194,"BBCode","2011-09-13 17:14:05"
20197,6,"I should'a sent you a message earlier letting you know the strings arrived safe and sound.  Thanks for sending 'em.  Ed",20168,"BBCode","2011-09-13 17:15:33"
20198,1275,"Actually you did but thanks again!",20169,"BBCode","2011-09-13 17:23:05"
20199,6,"Oh -- okay...  I must be forgetting things in my old age. Did I mention...  must be forgetting things in my old age...\
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Ed",20168,"BBCode","2011-09-13 17:48:45"
20200,2959,"Would love just the Grilles jps56 - I'm gravitating heavily toward rhythm. Much apprecaited man\, thank you for chiming in!  8) \
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-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49770#p49770]Subject: Les Doigts De L'Homme Grilles?[/url]\
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[quote=\"jps56\"]You can get some transcriptions of a few songs from the \"Daniel Givone - Gypsy Guitar Songbook (French and English) w/CD\".\
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If you just want the grilles let me know....[/quote]",20200,"BBCode","2011-09-14 04:42:37"
20201,2482,"Hello Dennis\
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I was reading the post on Django´s sheik of araby lick\, you said that you cover those licks extensively in your Dvd:s. I have all your Dvd:s except vol. 4. Could you please tell my in which Dvd and where you cover these licks?\
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By the way your DVD:s are a great learning resource. I had them for a little more then a year\, and it´s first now that I start to understand how to apply your teaching. Not beacuse your teaching is complicated\, but beacuse I was completly new to jazz when I got your DVD:s and it takes some time before you get this music in to your system. \
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Best regards",20201,"BBCode","2011-09-14 07:10:09"
20202,3,"hi thanks for the support! it's been a while since i made those dvds and i don't actually own them myself\, but i' think that i covered that particular in the first dvd where i talk about right hand technique\, i show a bunch of techniques that django used\, and that lick is one of them\, i usually show it in G..\
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i cover it in this workshop i did a few years ago:\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG_naUqalfw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG_naUqalfw[/url]",20201,"BBCode","2011-09-14 10:43:25"
20203,2992,"Could you give me more info\, maybe a price range\, and pictures wouldn't hurt? Thanks.",20203,"BBCode","2011-09-14 14:38:47"
20204,2886,"Guy\
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Send me the names of some GJ tunes you guys play out of the Django fakebook.  This way I familiarize myself with the key\, melody line and work out some comp chords..\
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Thanks          bill",20189,"BBCode","2011-09-14 19:49:03"
20205,2682,"I'd be happy to send photos but I think it would be easier if you gave me your E mail address. I can then do it from an I pad. Much easier. The guitar is about 7 or 8 years old. The work I did is ; new bridge\, Schaller mini Tuners\,new tailpiece\, moved the 10th fret dot to the 9th fret and converted the flat headstock to a slotted one more like a traditional Selmer\, although I know the flat version is what the original maple Selmer came with. In case you are worried I am a professional violin maker and did the work myself. The guitar is not mint. there is a worn through rash in the pick guard area and a few other dings. Like I said I can send you photos but if you give me you email it would be easier. To write to me use     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:workshop@somersetviolins.com\">workshop@somersetviolins.com</a><!-- e -->   .  I would like to get $500. for the guitar plus shipping. If you want it's in a nice Body Glove gig bag you can have for $30. more.    Harry",20203,"BBCode","2011-09-15 04:13:04"
20206,2935,"Hey Bill\,\
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here are some tunes we've been doing\, although nothing set in stone:\
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Coquette\
All of Me\
Danse Norvegienne\
Clair de Lune\
Hungaria\
Lulu Swing\
Swing Gitan\
Belleville\
Swing 48\
Swing 42\
Bossa Dorado\
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I'll let you know when we get together next. Most likely on the Upper West Side.\
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Guillaume",20189,"BBCode","2011-09-15 06:05:04"
20207,1275,"Hi Josh\,\
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Re: 14mm 15mm - Hand Made - Rosewood\, Black (a bit lower output. Better with pre) $50\
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I would use this for my Gitane d500\, but I think the existing bridge is like 12.5 mm...Do you think I could sand it to 13mm ?\
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Thanks - Dean\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20207,"BBCode","2011-09-15 09:45:55"
20208,2992,"My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jmradcliff@hotmail.com\">jmradcliff@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Feel free to send me some pictures.",20203,"BBCode","2011-09-15 12:58:09"
20209,6,"Adrian\, how's it going?  I'm wondering if you're going to DFNW this year. It'd be great to see you again.\
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Ed",20209,"BBCode","2011-09-15 17:10:11"
20210,95,"I would take it down from the foot side. If you do that then you can take it down as much as you want. Let me know if I can give you any more info.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",20210,"BBCode","2011-09-15 20:50:47"
20211,426,"Hey man\,\
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Unfortunately I can't make it to DFNW this year\, as my wife and I have a two-month-old baby to tend to. Next year! Have a great time\, and please take as much high-quality audio and video of Adrien Moignard as possible. :-)\
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Adrian",20211,"BBCode","2011-09-16 06:27:14"
20212,1275,"can I pay you via paypal?\
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thanks - Dean",20207,"BBCode","2011-09-16 06:46:39"
20213,6,"Not sure if I'll have a decent vid camera or not\, but if I do\, I'll do what I can. I hope to make it to Django in June again next year and catch up with you then.  BTW\, congrats on the baby!  AE",20209,"BBCode","2011-09-16 07:04:34"
20214,1713,"Hi Phil.  Parcel received.  Many thanks!   Mark\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49718#p49718]Subject: FS: Gypsy Jazz DVDs\, Books\,  Picks and Strings[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
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I'm selling off all my Gypsy jazz stuff.  Everything is in excellent condition.\
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[b]DVDs[/b]\
---------------------\
* Dennis Chang - Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 1. DVD - $40.00\
* Bireli Lagrene & Friends \"Live Jazz A Vienne\" DVD - $15.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 1. Rhythm DVD - $10.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 2. Soloing DVD - $10.00\
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[b]Books[/b]\
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* Pearl Django - Play Along Songbook Vol 1. (w/ CD) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Intro. to Gypsy Jazz Guitar John Jorgenson (w/ CD and DVD) - $15.00\
* March/April 2002 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar\, Django on cover\, many articles about GJ in issue - $5.00\
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[b]Picks and Strings[/b]\
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* Argentine 1510 strings (1 set\, unopened) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Argentine 1510 MF strings (1 set\, unopened) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Moustache Pick 4mm - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen 350 Pick (black\, all 3 corners are rounded) -  [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen GP250 Pick (white) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen Button - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
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[u][b]Shipping[/b][/u] to USA only\, USPS\, $3.00 for DVDs and books\, but will combine and give you an estimate if you want multiple items.  Payment via PayPal.  \
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Please PM me if interested.\
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Thanks!\
-Phil[/quote]",20190,"BBCode","2011-09-16 14:47:22"
20215,1713,"Hi Phil.  Parcel received.  Many thanks!   Mark\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49718#p49718]Subject: FS: Gypsy Jazz DVDs\, Books\,  Picks and Strings[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
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I'm selling off all my Gypsy jazz stuff.  Everything is in excellent condition.\
\
[b]DVDs[/b]\
---------------------\
* Dennis Chang - Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 1. DVD - $40.00\
* Bireli Lagrene & Friends \"Live Jazz A Vienne\" DVD - $15.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 1. Rhythm DVD - $10.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 2. Soloing DVD - $10.00\
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[b]Books[/b]\
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* Pearl Django - Play Along Songbook Vol 1. (w/ CD) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Intro. to Gypsy Jazz Guitar John Jorgenson (w/ CD and DVD) - $15.00\
* March/April 2002 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar\, Django on cover\, many articles about GJ in issue - $5.00\
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[b]Picks and Strings[/b]\
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* Argentine 1510 strings (1 set\, unopened) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Argentine 1510 MF strings (1 set\, unopened) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Moustache Pick 4mm - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen 350 Pick (black\, all 3 corners are rounded) -  [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen GP250 Pick (white) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen Button - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
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[u][b]Shipping[/b][/u] to USA only\, USPS\, $3.00 for DVDs and books\, but will combine and give you an estimate if you want multiple items.  Payment via PayPal.  \
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Please PM me if interested.\
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Thanks!\
-Phil[/quote]",20190,"BBCode","2011-09-16 14:52:55"
20216,3485,"Hi Craig\,\
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Thanks for the reply about the inley (inlet?) dots. I spoke to a guitar tech who implied that this would be a difficult procedure\, so I'm glad to hear otherwise. \
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I would like to know what is involved with DIY . I'm not sure I can do it\, but if you let me know the process\, that would help a lot !\
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Cheers\
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Anthony",20216,"BBCode","2011-09-16 15:12:28"
20217,131,"Okay.   I'm just leaving work for the weekend and won't be getting back to the Internet until Monday\, but I'll send you something then if not sooner.   \
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I don't like to talk about how long it might take to do a repair or the cost in the forum\, but it usually takes me about an hour and that long only because I'm fussy about getting the dots laid out nicely.   \
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I'll get something to you soon.  \
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Craig",20217,"BBCode","2011-09-16 15:22:31"
20218,95,"the account is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
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If you want the pickup it's $50.00 and the shipping is $4.75. If you want an output jack add another $8.00\
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Make sure and send me your mailing address.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",20210,"BBCode","2011-09-16 15:57:51"
20219,2529,"Excellent\, Mark.  Thanks for letting me know.\
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Best regards\,\
-Phil\
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[quote=\"MarkA\"]Hi Phil.  Parcel received.  Many thanks!   Mark\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49718#p49718]Subject: FS: Gypsy Jazz DVDs\, Books\,  Picks and Strings[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Hi all\,\
\
I'm selling off all my Gypsy jazz stuff.  Everything is in excellent condition.\
\
[b]DVDs[/b]\
---------------------\
* Dennis Chang - Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 1. DVD - $40.00\
* Bireli Lagrene & Friends \"Live Jazz A Vienne\" DVD - $15.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 1. Rhythm DVD - $10.00\
* Paul Mehling - Django Style Gypsy jazz Guitar Vol 2. Soloing DVD - $10.00\
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[b]Books[/b]\
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* Pearl Django - Play Along Songbook Vol 1. (w/ CD) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Intro. to Gypsy Jazz Guitar John Jorgenson (w/ CD and DVD) - $15.00\
* March/April 2002 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar\, Django on cover\, many articles about GJ in issue - $5.00\
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[b]Picks and Strings[/b]\
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* Argentine 1510 strings (1 set\, unopened) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Argentine 1510 MF strings (1 set\, unopened) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Moustache Pick 4mm - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen 350 Pick (black\, all 3 corners are rounded) -  [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen GP250 Pick (white) - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
* Wegen Button - [b][color=#FF0000]SOLD[/color][/b]\
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[u][b]Shipping[/b][/u] to USA only\, USPS\, $3.00 for DVDs and books\, but will combine and give you an estimate if you want multiple items.  Payment via PayPal.  \
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Please PM me if interested.\
\
Thanks!\
-Phil[/quote][/quote]",20219,"BBCode","2011-09-16 16:26:38"
20220,135,"Hi Josh\,\
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What are the new prices? I'm thinking about getting one\, and would need the jack.\
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Thanks\,\
Alex",20001,"BBCode","2011-09-17 14:04:35"
20221,95,"Bigtone Bridge sizes and pricing:\
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High \"E\" Side Low \"E\" Side\
1: 17mm 19mm - Dell'Arte- Ebony\, Black $125\
2: 14mm 16mm - Hand Made - Rosewood\, Black (German element) $100\
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3 : Schatten HFN-S2 Player Pickup for Selmer / Maccaferri (passive) $45\
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These pickups DO NOT include the output jack. If you need an output jack add $8.00\
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Shipping will be added to price of pickup (should be around $4.75 flat rate USPS)\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",20221,"BBCode","2011-09-17 14:43:56"
20222,135,"Aside from the height difference\, is there anything diff in the sound of the two bigtones? Also\, how much would it be to get it set for external mounting?",20001,"BBCode","2011-09-17 17:50:29"
20223,95,"Well I like the Rosewood tone more but the output of the Ebony is a little higher. I like running my bigtone threw a pre anyway so the Rosewood (lower output) is not a problem for me. Both will get you amplified but I like the tone of the Rosewood better both amplified as well as acoustically.\
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External mounting:\
(Add to price to bridge)\
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Wire bridge for external mounting (1/8\" to 1/4\" cord included): $50.00\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",20223,"BBCode","2011-09-17 19:45:34"
20224,135,"I'm not sure if you're last message came through.. it was repeat off the last one you sent.",20001,"BBCode","2011-09-17 20:09:37"
20225,95,"email me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Well I like the Rosewood tone more but the output of the Ebony is a little higher. I like running my bigtone threw a pre anyway so the Rosewood (lower output) is not a problem for me. Both will get you amplified but I like the tone of the Rosewood better both amplified as well as acoustically.\
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External mounting:\
(Add to price to bridge)\
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Wire bridge for external mounting (1/8\" to 1/4\" cord included): $50.00\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",20223,"BBCode","2011-09-17 20:18:16"
20226,131,"Anthony\, \
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Sorry to be slow getting back to you on this\, too much going on.   \
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Okay\, side dots.   I recommend you use plastic dots.   Actually\, what you will use is a round plastic rod\, drill a hole\, insert the rod with a little glue and then trim it off.   \
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To get the rod\, visit llmi.com (LA\, CA) or stewmac.com (Ohio) on line and find the rods I'm talking about.   You probably want white.   There are two sizes\, pick what you like.  \
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Layout for the dots.  Dots need to be exactly half way between the frets and in the middle of the fret board thickness.   Check the layout carefully including that you are on the right fret.  Don't ask me how I know this.    :oops:   Lightly center punch your layout marks so the drill will center nicely. \
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Select a drill that is the same size as the rod.  I use the drill index box and slide the rod in the individual drill holder holes until I find a good fit.   Should be a snug fit.  Drill hole at each of your center punch points about 1/16\" deep.  Put a [u]small[/u] drop of superglue on the top of the hole and insert the rod.  Do this quickly and firmly as the glue sets almost instantly.   Snip off the excess rod with dikes.   Set all the dots.  Let the glue set up a little and then trim the remaining excess rod and glue with a sharp chisel or a razor blade.   \
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Trim flush but carefully so as not to mar the finish.   Use 1000 grit paper and just a touch of olive oil to sand and polish the edge of the fingerboard.  Finish off polishing with the palm of your hand.   \
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Important points to remember: \
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[*]Layout carefully.   Be really sure you are happy with it before punching and drilling.  [/*]\
[*]Make sure the drill is the right size.  Practice on scrap.  [/*]\
[*]Try not to end up with a lot of glue squeezing out.   If you are uncomfortable with the instant finality of superglue\, Titebond will work\, just takes 24 hours to set up on plastic.  You can still trim the rod with dikes right away\, but wait a day to trim flush.  Excess glue can be wiped very clean with a damp rag after insertion.  [/*]\
[*]Trim carefully so as not to scratch the finish.  If you scratch the finish\, you have another whole set of repairs to do. [/*]\
[*]Assuming you want dots on the 15th and 17th frets\, be careful when you drill.   The drill will be forced into drilling at an angle because the top will interfere.   Be careful the drill chuck does not scar the top.   Try\, however\,  to get the drilling as close to perpendicular as you can or it will slip off center as you drill it.  A small hobby size drill may be helpful here.  I use a flexible extension on a dremel tool  [/*][/list]\
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You may want to use a double dot on the 12th fret.   I do this and find it helpful when playing.\
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If you have any questions\, feel free to contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
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All the best\, \
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Craig",20217,"BBCode","2011-09-19 12:07:47"
20227,2474,"The Dupont MC100 can be seen and played at my office on W. 36th St. in Manhattan. Let me know. Thanks for your interest.\
(Sorry for the delay\, I've been travelling.)",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-19 13:52:30"
20228,2474,"Sorry\, I won't be at Djangofest. Thanks for your interest.",20228,"BBCode","2011-09-19 13:53:59"
20229,3485,"HI there\,\
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I'm interested in the Denis Chang DVD's. Is it still for sale\, and How much to ship it to CA ?\
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Thanks\,\
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Anthony",20229,"BBCode","2011-09-19 14:06:52"
20230,781,"I will actually be in the neighborhood on tues late morning. I have a meeting.g that ends around ten. If that works for you let me know. Also what is asking price? I may have seen it but if I did I forget what it was. You can also call me at 201-206-7308. Thanks. \
Bob",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-19 14:35:51"
20231,248,"Michael\,\
Do you still have those Franglais cds from DIJ? if so can you display them and sell a few there? I'll be around thursday day to monday.\
Thanks so much\,\
Ben.\
Ps. can we get them on your site somehow?",20231,"BBCode","2011-09-19 17:23:14"
20232,9,"Hi Ben...I'll try to remember to bring them.\
\
It's on the site already:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cds-by-non-european-artists/franglais-un-grand-bonheur--franglais-un-grand-bonheur.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cds ... nheur.html[/url]\
\
thanks!\
\
M",20232,"BBCode","2011-09-19 17:29:56"
20233,504,"Hey Enrique\,\
\
I'm not sure if you remember me\, but I first met you\, your brother\, and your father at Djangofest LA in laguna some years  back (when you used a dg-250\, ha). I hope everything is going well. I saw that you will be at Djangofest NW and I'm hoping to make it down there since I'm up in vancouver now. It would be good to see you again now rocking a dupont.\
\
All the best\, and I hope to see you down there\,\
\
Daniel\
\
PS You bring all your camping stuff up from Mexico too\, quite a trek",20233,"BBCode","2011-09-19 19:30:19"
20234,95,"I'm not sure if this message board is working. Seems that people are not getting the correct reply. If you are still interested in the pickup or want more info try emailing me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:josh@djangobooks.com\">josh@djangobooks.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Josh",20223,"BBCode","2011-09-19 20:23:45"
20235,248,"Michael\,\
Brilliant\, and thanks so much\, man!\
Looking forward to a quick hang\, more if you have time!\
Thanks again\,\
Ben",20231,"BBCode","2011-09-19 21:12:14"
20236,2474,"Next Tues 10am should work. Carbonnier Communications offices are on 152 w. 36th St\, suite 601. Price is $2600. Thanks\,\
Jean-Louis\
\
D-hole\, 14-fret\, built in 2007\, great sounding\, like new condition\, with original case. Satin finish\, all mahogany\, $2600.\
- Back and sides in laminated mahogany\
- French spruce top\
- Mahogany neck\, ebony fingerboard\
- Satin finish\
- Original hard case",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-20 00:27:55"
20237,2474,"In case I wasn't clear\, I mean next Tues 27th. This week\, Thur or Fri  could work\,or Mon next week. I'm flying back from France tomorrow.",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-20 00:30:05"
20238,781,"Ok then\, next Tues it is. Glad I didn't show up today!\
Bob",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-20 10:46:47"
20239,2474,"thanks\, see you on Tuesday. my office phone is 2122169671 and my mobile 6465159209.",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-20 10:54:08"
20240,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=43873#p43873]Subject: Richard Galliano Sheet Music[/url]\
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[quote=\"accent_mus\"]Glad you like the link to Galliano's music Loretta. He is such a musical force of nature. I also am having alot of fun with my Musette Project\, I hope to work in some of his New Musette stuff pretty soon. \
-D[/quote]\
If you are interested in Richard Galliano music sheets\, may be you will find these one interesting.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",20240,"BBCode","2011-09-21 07:30:06"
20241,2204,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50005#p50005]Subject: FS: Dennis Chang DVD Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Thanks\, yes I paid much more.  \
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]This is a good price for a very good DVD.[/quote][/quote]\
 hi - i will be glad to buy if noone else has already - David",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-22 00:52:47"
20242,2529,"Hi David\,\
\
Great\, thanks.  Please send $35. payment to my PayPal address:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pdemario@yahoo.com\">pdemario@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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and verify that the PayPal address is correct for you.\
\
Thanks!\
-Phil\
\
\
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[quote=\"dladasse\"][url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50005#p50005]Subject: FS: Dennis Chang DVD Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation[/url]\
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[quote=\"placidothecat\"]Thanks\, yes I paid much more.  \
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]This is a good price for a very good DVD.[/quote][/quote]\
 hi - i will be glad to buy if noone else has already - David[/quote]",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-22 06:33:30"
20243,2204,"Phil = money sent!  let me know if there's anything else i need to do.  thanks!\
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David",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-22 07:04:00"
20244,2529,"Great -- thanks David.  I'll send a follow up when I have shipped it.  Its a great DVD -- enjoy!\
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-Phil\
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[quote=\"dladasse\"]Phil = money sent!  let me know if there's anything else i need to do.  thanks!\
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David[/quote]",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-22 07:13:45"
20245,2204,"thanks Phil - pleasure doing business! ;-)\
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David",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-22 07:24:34"
20246,1713,"Hi Michael\, \
My wife and I are in Chicago for a couple of days.  Any gypsy jazz (or swing) in town you'd recommend?  \
Getting ready to put the 2CV up for the winter.\
Hope all's well with you\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",19911,"BBCode","2011-09-22 11:50:06"
20247,563,"Hi Mark!\
\
Wednesday is the big GJ night at the Green Mill\, but check Alfonso's we bite to see if he is playing anywhere tonight or tomorrow. I am in Alabama waiting to fly home. Should be back around 7:00 p.m. Jan Brouwer is in town\, so I am spoken for tonight\, butI should be free tomorrow. office number is (312)751-4975. Home is (312)265-1746. Give me a call and we\,ll see what works\
.",19913,"BBCode","2011-09-22 13:05:56"
20248,1713,"Thanks Michael\, I'll check the web. Have a good flight back. Please give our best regards to Jan. My wife and I met him @ Kapiten Zeppo's in Amsterdam a couple of years ago-what a rhythm player! Talk with you later\,\
Mark.  802-579-2280",19913,"BBCode","2011-09-22 13:50:40"
20249,1531,"Hi Eddy\,\
\
I do still have the Dupont\, it's been my main (only) gypsy guitar for 3 years\, until i bought a Geronimo Mateos about 4 months ago\, which i picked up for a bargain on ebay. I was quite happy with the Dupont\, so wasn't looking for a second guitar really\, but when i saw a 3200 euro guitar on ebay for 700 euros\, i had to get it. Us lefties don't get many chances to pick up bargains on ebay. \
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Since getting something to compare the Dupont to\, i've thought quite a lot about these things\, 'cos i don't really need 2 petite bouche guitars\, & no d-holes\, so i should sell one & get a d-hole with the money. So i put the Dupont away & just played the Mateos for the summer\, to get used to it. In the last few weeks i've got the Dupont back out of it's case & have been playing them both\, trying to come to some kind of consensus of \"which one is best\"..\
\
So The Dupont is a D100\, the Mateos is a Model \"A\" Pao Ferro. \
\
The thing that surprised me the most is how much difference the wood makes. The walnut neck 'feels' harder/denser than the mahogany. Same with the Pao Ferro on the back & sides. I don't see how! It's not like i'm actually squashing the wood or anything\, but it does just feel harder\, which i like. The Dupont weighs significantly less & is louder than the Mateos\, you can actually feels the top vibrating like a speaker it's so thin! The Mateos is a bit more like a normal guitar in the way it feels in the hands. Part of this is\, i'm sure\, due to the different finishes.\
\
Something else that separates them physically is pliage. The Mateos' pliage is massive. It feels like it's bottom is tapered to fit my forearm like a strat\, it's so big. When i first read about pliage i had to get the steel rule out on the Dupont to make sure there was pliage\, 'cos i couldn't see any just by looking. There is a bit\, but only a couple of degrees.\
\
In terms of sound\, it's always trickier to describe. I think Michael has written so much on the sounds that seems to fit these (the only two gypsy guitars i've known) correctly\, that i'll use his terminology.\
\
The Dupont does have that cutting top end that\, to me\, is typically french. It's the sound i hear on Romane recordings & Birelli in Vienna. Not much in the high-mids\, but a decent warm bass. It's got the sort of tone that makes it easy to emulate an oud (or other arabic instruments) on. And i have never had any problems being heard in jams on that guitar. If you dig into it\, it always seems to have more volume somewhere in reserve\, no matter how loud you were already playing it. \
\
So\, from what i gather\, a typical Dupont.\
\
It does seem to have a bit of a weak tone when played on it's own though\, it could do with more  mid-range. Maybe \"weak\" is a bit harsh\, but definitely unbalanced. But it's that uneven tone that enables it to cut through all the rhythm without exerting too much effort on the old picking wrist. Unfortunately\, it also has that really high ringing squeal that hurts when you're amplified\, when playing the top 2 strings hard around the 10th - 17th fret. Again you can hear that on Romane recordings. The tone of it does stand out in a jam though\, it's quite distinctive.\
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The Mateos has a more typical gypsy sound. Barking\, complex tone\, really balanced. It's all there\, a good top end\, lots of presence\, punchy mids and a full bass. A real dry sound too. The Dupont has a lot of sympathetic reverb going on\, i guess again it will happen more on a lighter guitar that's vibrating more. The Mateos has less of that\,.. some but less.\
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\
That's about it. My\, it's turned into a bit of an essay. I might put this on the forum somewhere\, if you don't mind. See what others think. But us lefties don't get much chance to try other guitars out. At IGGF this year i tried an Aylward & an Aria (two ends of the spectrum) and neither were as good as either the Dupont or Mateos. The Aria you wouldn't expect to be\, the Aylward  had horrid old strings on so i couldn't really tell.\
\
Anyhow\, hope this helps. \
Take care\,\
Gary",20187,"BBCode","2011-09-22 20:21:52"
20250,2529,"Hi David\,\
\
On its way via USPS Priority Mail.\
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Enjoy!\
-Phil\
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[quote=\"dladasse\"]thanks Phil - pleasure doing business! ;-)\
\
David[/quote]",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-23 10:14:30"
20251,2204,"thanks Phil\, I sure will! - David",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-23 10:35:39"
20252,848,"Hello.\
\
Thanks for your quick reply on my post.\
\
Recently I decided to buy one of the Latcho Droms.\
\
But now I am really considering buying an Altamira since it is half price and it is possible it is the same guitar.\
\
What model Latcho Drom you have?\
\
Is it a good guitar? \
\
Was the hardware the same on the Altamiras and Latcho Drom?\
\
Thank you \
\
Spiro",20252,"BBCode","2011-09-25 19:07:59"
20253,2890,"Hi\,\
\
The Altamira/Latcho Drom is a great guitar.  I really like mine.  I got it new for $1100 with a case.  Not sure how much they are now.  They are really the same guitar (woods\, looks\, sound\, hardware\, etc.). Where I live\, the Altamiras are still pretty expensive\, since you have to pay to import them and pay a duty on them (I don't know any Altamira dealers).  \
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You should be happy with an Altamira.",20252,"BBCode","2011-09-25 20:16:40"
20254,2204,"Phil - thanks for the immediate delivery! the package arrived today\, I will treasure the DVD.  thanks again!\
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best regards\, David",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-26 10:47:24"
20255,2529,"Good news\, David -- thanks for letting me know it arrived safely.\
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-Phil\
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[quote=\"dladasse\"]Phil - thanks for the immediate delivery! the package arrived today\, I will treasure the DVD.  thanks again!\
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best regards\, David[/quote]",20241,"BBCode","2011-09-26 11:41:45"
20256,3511,"Hi\,\
I am traveling to Shanghai from Seattle next week and am wondering if you know where I may be able to see Gypsy Jazz\, or perhaps find a guitar store that sells those types of guitars.\
Many thanks\,\
Ben",20256,"BBCode","2011-09-26 13:26:53"
20257,1150,"Hello Ben!\
\
To bad\, we plaid 3 gigs with Doug Martin 10 days ago\, now he's back to US..\
Next gig for me is Oct 7.\
I guess you know it's national holiday in China next so it's quite dead.\
You can still check the band Wayne's basement.\
There's one of the manymany guitar stores on the Jingling dong road that has one or 2 GJ guitars but not great deals.\
I should be in Shanghai from OCt 3 to 9 so don't hesitate to give me a call.\
Marc: 135 64 21 61 06.\
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Enjoy your trip!\
Marc",20256,"BBCode","2011-09-26 18:29:47"
20258,3367,"Hey\, I'm a clarinet player from southern California. I've learned most of the gypsy heads by ear\, but some of em would be much easier with a lead sheet. if you've got any Bb lead sheets I'd greatly appreciate a copy. I met an excellent clarinet player named Lee at Djangofest Northwest last week. He had a ton of hand transcribed gypsy tunes in Bb\, but I forgot to get his info before he left. That kind of thing would be such a commodity! Any help would be awesome. Thanks a bunch -Kelly",20258,"BBCode","2011-09-27 19:08:21"
20259,1852,"I have had to do the same. Some of them don't lay out on sax without some jumps due to the range. One of the guys on this site has a number of them and has promised to send them to me when he has time   I'll let you know if he delivers. :D   \
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Jay",20259,"BBCode","2011-09-28 07:42:51"
20260,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
Great to see you last week! Thanks for joining us\, Janet and I enjoyed it. Girl and the Goat was very good. Avoided some of the more exotic fare (went for seared scallop instead of oven roasted pork face).  Had breakfast @ Wishbone which was also excellent. Dinner the last night at LeColonial\, an old favorite of Janets. Have to check out Kiki's next time.  Take care of yourself & thanks again\,\
Mark",20260,"BBCode","2011-09-28 11:42:48"
20261,3511,"Marc\,\
Great to hear from you. Where will you be playing on Oct 7th? My girlfriend and I will be in Shanghai from Oct 5 - Oct 8 and may come and check out your gig after an acrobatics show that we'll be attending that night.\
Cheers\,\
Ben",20256,"BBCode","2011-09-28 17:47:22"
20262,1150,"Ben\,\
\
Sorry I made a mistake in the schedule\, gig should be on Sat Oct 15th...\
If you get a mobile in China let me know.\
You can also wright to my personal mailbox: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:marcartemi@yahoo.fr\">marcartemi@yahoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
Cheers\
Marc",20256,"BBCode","2011-09-28 18:55:54"
20263,3504,"Hi\, question about Eric. Does he teach at the EJMM? If not\, do you have any contact information? I'd like to check out his rates and see if our schedules click. Thanks for recommending me him!",20263,"BBCode","2011-09-29 09:14:14"
20264,3,"he just went on vacation and will be back in 2 weeks or so\, here's his email\, you can also find him on facebook Eric Lemay.. Highly recommended\, very patient and knows his stuff",20263,"BBCode","2011-09-29 10:51:38"
20265,2474,"Nice to have met you. I hope you like the guitar. Please let me know if you'd like to try it again. Best\,\
Jean-Louis",20227,"BBCode","2011-09-29 11:14:38"
20266,405,"Hi schan\, i would like to buy your robin nolan book. i will be away from the computer till monday\, and you can consider the book sold.  my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:blindjimmy@yahoo.com\">blindjimmy@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->   thank you !   jimmy",20266,"BBCode","2011-09-30 18:39:52"
20267,230,"Hi Scott\, thanks again for finding the Grille for Leske.\
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Since returning from DFNW\, I'm listening to his new CD \"Leske\" non stop - what a purity and grace there is to Antoine's playing\, beautifully recorded; it's a timeless piece...his playing stops me in my tracks with his articulation and nuances and intonation and phrasing...just wonderful! His Montagne St. Genevieve is gorgeous in how he elaborates on the melody after the main theme...as is his Ou es tu mon Amour.\
\
He plays with a passion & flair that I've not heard in a long time\, especially for someone so young. There are many young GJ \"stars\" but none that I've heard play with such a delicate passion and emotion from such a young age.\
\
I hope they return to the US and DFNW\, they were certainly wonderfully received\, which was good to see. I sincerely hope they enjoyed their visit. I honestly\, apart from the lack of air in the Middle school theatre\, couldn't hang around for the Mark O'Connor show\, who was billed after The Boyers\, as after seeing Antoine\, he'd said all I needed to hear for an evening!\
\
Thanks Scott for all you do in being a connection to this great music.\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",20267,"BBCode","2011-10-01 08:29:01"
20268,3502,"Hey there\,\
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is the di mauro still available?  I'm in the states and am interested in buying.\
\
Jesse \
Portland Oregon",20268,"BBCode","2011-10-01 09:10:56"
20269,3502,"Hey there\,  saw a rather old ad for a Park encore on Djangobooks site.  Is it still for sale?\
If so\, would you consider and offer on it?  I'm a bit short of you asking price.\
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No worries if not\, thought I'd ask.\
\
Jesse\
Portland\, Oregon",20269,"BBCode","2011-10-01 09:23:06"
20270,687,"Hello\, I saw your request for all 5 Dennis Chang DVD's.  I have them all and am willing to sell them for $200 including shipping...they're absolutely amazing and jam packed with more information on playing this style than you can ever imagine.  It's literally worth years of high caliber private lessons. DC is a great teacher!  Let me know if you're interested....",20270,"BBCode","2011-10-01 14:15:04"
20272,3485,"Hey there\,\
Well\, unfortunately\, since I didn't hear from you I finally broke down and bought the set new from Michael. \
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Sorry !",20272,"BBCode","2011-10-01 17:40:24"
20275,311,"Hey bro! It was great to meet you and play together at DFNW. Hope to see you soon. Say hi to the gang from me.\
Best\
Enrique",20275,"BBCode","2011-10-02 15:11:35"
20276,1852,"Hi Joli Gadjo\
\
I hope my memory is still working and I have the right person\
A while back you mentioned you had some Bb lead sheets and I was wondering if at some point I could get them from you.\
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Best   Jay",20276,"BBCode","2011-10-02 22:58:50"
20277,3367,"Thanks man\, we learned so much. We are practicing everyday now. Hope to see you again next year!",20275,"BBCode","2011-10-03 03:28:33"
20278,230,"Hi Enrique\, I met you at DFNW by the VIP tent...you were jamming with Dennis and you sounded great. I enjoyed watching your nice right hand technique and phrases. I've been playing this style for 10yrs and constantly need to improve my techinique and would love to play half as well as you do! Anything you can share on your approach to GJ soloing? Much appreciated. I'm working thru the Gonzalo and Wrembel books and Dennis's DVDs.\
Cheers\
Phil\
Portland\, Oregon",20278,"BBCode","2011-10-03 06:22:45"
20280,151,"Hi Phil\
\
Thank you for the nice letter.  I totally agree - Antoine is truly something special.  I'm glad that they were so well received.  I actually had some concerns about this as their repertoire isn't entirely conventional and may not be what people expected.  But Antoine's playing is so exceptional\, I believed that people would immediately be captivated no matter what he played.  I guess that's what happened.  They really had a wonderful time out there.  So please be sure to thank everyone who did so much to make them welcome.  I had hoped to come to the festival\, but could not make it happen this year.\
\
They spent a few days here on their way home and Sebastian and I sat down together to notate those chords for you.  I think they are mostly correct - any errors are in my typing...  I hope you have also got the earlier CD/DVD set - if not I'll be happy to send you one.\
\
Best Regards\
Scot",20280,"BBCode","2011-10-03 06:58:42"
20281,1063,"Thanks for reminding me.\
I will post it on the forum at some point.\
Cheers\,\
-JG",20281,"BBCode","2011-10-03 07:14:08"
20283,311,"hey bro! yeah I remember you. It was a great week. Thanks for the kind words about my playing.I don't know what kind of advice I could give you but I'll tell you what I practice but remember I don't consider myself as good as the really good ones\, far from it but someday I hope to be able to be free with the instrument.\
\
 First I concentrate on rhythm\, la pompe\, that's the heart of this style for me.  no upstroke\, no effects. just the bottom 3-4 strings for the first and third beats with a warm sound and all the strings with a whipping effect for the 2 and 4\, almost no chord sound. I do this with a drum metronome playing swing style. I start at 150bpm until 300bpm. I do about 1 hour of this. This is great for endurance and swing.\
Then I do 15 mins of tremolos\, but I still don't have that technique down as good as Stochelo! I'm looking for a clean sound with minimum pick noise.\
I was once injured on my right elbow so I always practice playing as relaxed as I can. When your actually jamming or playing a gig a lot of that relaxation goes out the window but still I practice that way.\
\
Learn as many tunes as you can so you get used to the typical chord progressions. I think an average of 100 songs memorized is about right.\
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As for soloing I think you're on the right track with stephane's and gonzalo's books. I personally try to follow changes in as melodic a way as I can and try to think my phrases before they happen so I end up leaving lots of space in between... I work on slow tunes and try to keep a good clear sound and use vibrato on the last note of phrases. Try to stay as relaxed as you can both in your body and your mind and try to infuse each note with feeling.\
 Transcribe things you like! that works out your ear which is essential for improvising\, I try to do at least 5 minutes everyday\, and that's the one thing that has helped the most\, hands down.\
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That's it!\
If you want to know about specific arpeggio or scale fingerings and that sort of thing send me a PM and I'll give you the ones I practice.\
As for pick technique you probably already have \"the bible\"\, gypsy picking by M horowitz. that's the book I used to learn and I took every word as gospel  \
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I hope that helps you and I'll be happy to talk more about this with ya. Don't hesitate to drop me a line or even give me some advice of your own.\
Hope to see you soon!\
Best\,\
Enrique",20278,"BBCode","2011-10-03 13:31:26"
20284,3511,"Hi Marc\,\
\
I'm finally in China (Suzhou)!  My girlfriend Olivia and I are heading to Shanghai tomorrow for  5 days and it would be fun to meet up\, perhaps have a drink somewhere or see some live music or something.  Our mobile number here is: 18606207895.  Feel free to call\, or otherwise\, we may give you a call tomorrow or Thursday.\
Cheers\,\
Ben",20256,"BBCode","2011-10-03 17:52:02"
20285,230,"Hi Scot - thanks for the kind offer\, I bought both their CDs up at DFNW; so I also have the one with the DVD \" L'Universe Insolite De Francis Moerman\" - the DVD is a wonderful\, but all too brief\, vignette in to the world of Francis's life and music.  Antoine adds new life to his compositions and it's wonderful that he's keeping Francis' music alive. \"Super Carburant\" is fun to hear how Antoine adds various quotes into his improv ~ his musical interpretation is very mature for someone so young...that's what astonishes me about his playing. Was Francis one of his main teachers or did he study with Mandino and others? Sorry you couldn't make it out. DFNW is a great festival. Prior to seeing his show\, I managed to catch Antoine down Mo's pub at the after hours jam session; where he was having fun jamming with Daisy and Stephane Wrembel...it was well past midnight and real noisy in there; but was great to see Antoine's technique up close. Hope to meet you at Djangofest one day. \
cheers\
Phil",20267,"BBCode","2011-10-03 18:13:45"
20286,151,"Craig - send me your address and I'll send you a disc.  The Boyers were here for a few days and left a bunch of CDs for me to send around.\
\
Best\
Scot",20286,"BBCode","2011-10-04 07:57:29"
20287,131,"Scot\, \
\
How kind of you and the Boyers!   Can I offer anything to you or them in exchange?   \
\
Craig Bumgarner\
17794 Cherryfield Road\
Drayden\, MD 20630\
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Thank you so much.   \
\
Craig",20287,"BBCode","2011-10-04 08:09:27"
20288,563,"Mark--\
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Sorry for the delay\, but I have been on the road almost constantly the last two weeks. I really enjoyed seeing you again and getting to know you better. Pops was a blast\, and I just hope I was not too overbearing. I can do that sometimes. Meetng janet was a pleasure. Hang on to her; I think she's a keeper!!! I'm looking into the issue of gold vs. composite. \
\
Funny\, I wanted to e-mail you to tell you that there were no gigs\, but I had forgotten you used the Forum\, and I kept looking for an e-mail address! I kept wondering how I had deleted it. Then I checked my PM's later in the week and was reminded that I should have contacted you that way. Duh!\
\
Come back our way and next time allow yourself a couple of hours to come over and play with the 6-string toys. Until then\, I'll look forward to seeing you in June.\
\
Michael",20288,"BBCode","2011-10-04 09:24:11"
20291,131,"Scot\, \
\
I saw your follow up post\, I'd be quite happy to send you payment for the Leske CD.   Let me know your address.   \
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Craig",20287,"BBCode","2011-10-04 10:47:19"
20292,2435,"Good choice Bones\, very handy add-on. If you're ever having trouble with this type of thing\, or anything software related\, drop me a PM\, i'm sure i'll be able to help in some way.\
\
Good man\,\
\
redblues",20292,"BBCode","2011-10-04 17:29:23"
20293,691,"Hello\,\
I saw your posting and would like to buy 3 of the Leske CD's.  My friends and I saw the Boyer's at DFNW this year\, attended the workshop for Moermann\, and loved their music. \
\
Please let me know your preference for payment ( I have a Paypal account\, or can send a check and willing to wait for it to clear\, etc.).\
\
Thanks!!\
\
Don Tycholis\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:donald.tycholis@gmail.com\">donald.tycholis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20293,"BBCode","2011-10-04 20:46:25"
20294,151,"Hi Craig\
\
I'll get the CD packed up and ready to ship tomorrow\, thursday is my mail day.  Is paypal OK with you?  That's the easiest way for me to get the money to the Boyers.  It's too bad\, they played some gigs in Maryland a few weeks ago with Daisy Castro and her family.  For some reason it did not get much publicity.  They'll be back\, they had a good time here in the states.  You'll like the Cd\, it's really terrific.  \
\
Your guitars look great\, maybe I'll get to try one one of these days.\
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Please send further emails to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Best\
Scot",20286,"BBCode","2011-10-05 09:37:25"
20295,3504,"Hey Dennis\,\
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Just wanted to send you a quick message to thank you for introducing me to Darius; you probably know already\, but I bought the guitar from him yesterday. I love the way it sounds and couldn't be happier - now just to find a case for it  :mrgreen:.  While I wait for Eric's response\, would you recommend any specific DVDs or books to pick up? I've seen that Mike Horowitz's Gypsy Picking book & your Art of Accompaniment DVD come pretty highly recommended from the forum\, so I might pick those up when I've got the cash. \
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See you around\,\
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- Matt",20263,"BBCode","2011-10-05 14:59:35"
20296,455,"Hey Red\,\
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I'm totally lame on computers but I'm getting better\, slowly.\
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Now if I can just learn to play GJ.  Maybe in the next life....\
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Thanks for the help.\
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Mike (aka Bones)",20296,"BBCode","2011-10-05 20:36:59"
20298,1061,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50285#p50285]Subject: Antoine Boyer[/url]\
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[quote=\"scot\"]I have a limited number of \"Leske\" CDs for $10 + $2 for shipping.  Contact me by PM if you are interested.[/quote]\
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Hi Scot\, any chance you'd ship one to Australia? Whatever the shipping is\, I'll cover it of course. Do you do paypal?\
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Jon",20298,"BBCode","2011-10-05 21:30:56"
20299,230,"Hi Enrique - thanks very much for the nice reply. You've got some great suggestions for me to work on; which will help me focus on how best to use the resources that I've got. Where I get hung up is that I know a lot of tunes and play a pretty OK rhythm; I have a good ear for improv and can transcribe the basic stuff...I don't have slow downer so the fast stuff is harder for me; I like your idea of using vibrato on the last phrases. I don't have any formal music theory; but then again neither did Django...but I aint no Django!\
I'm really enjoying listening to Antoine Boyer's CDs that I bought at DFNW...wonderful player who constructs some lovely solos with wonderful nuances and phrasing. I hear something new everytime I listen to him.\
Are you on skype? Perhaps we can have a skype chat and \"demo\" sometime?\
cheers\
Phil",20278,"BBCode","2011-10-06 06:11:15"
20301,858,"Hi Mike\,\
\
Good to hear from you.  My Gallato is great\, all I've done is buy a new Dupont bridge for it and adjust the truss rod a bit.  I've really enjoyed the sound\, and although it's still being broken in it has a wonderful crisp dry tone.  It's not as loud as my other Gypsy guitars\, but I think that has more to do with age and being broken in more than anything as my other guitars were not as loud when I first got them.\
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Overall\, a great guitar.  I'll take some pictures of it soon and maybe record a sound clip and send them over to you.  I'd love to see a picture of yours if you ever get the time to take one!\
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Take care\,\
Shawn",19773,"BBCode","2011-10-06 06:22:22"
20302,151,"Hi Jon\
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Of course\, shipping to Australia is no problem.  Shipping will be a little more\, but not much.  Send me your address\, I can put the package together and figure the postage at home.  While I am sending a package so far\, would you like the CD/DVD set as well?  The CD is Francis Moerman's tunes and the DVD (PAL/NTSC) is a nice documentary about Francis.  Also $10 US.  Paypal is fine.\
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I have a large collection of rarities\, too. If there are any particular old recordings of jazz manouche you are looking for\, I will be happy to make you a disc of mp3s.  There is no charge for this.  People were generous when I was looking for these old recordings and when I encounter people who might be interested\, I try to continue that tradition. Especially so when access is difficult\, which I'm certain it is in Australia.\
\
Your band sounds good - do you play one of those Piers Crocker guitars?  I always heard that those guitars really had the Selmer mojo.\
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Paypal/future correspondence is at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e --> please.\
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Best\
Scot",20298,"BBCode","2011-10-06 06:23:48"
20303,135,"Hi\,\
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I might be interested in buying it. What would it cost with shipping to 11222?\
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Thanks\,\
Alex",20303,"BBCode","2011-10-06 07:24:01"
20304,2598,"Hi Alex\,\
Thanks a lot for your interest.\
Canada Post says 80 CDN for a 4 day delivery and 125CDN for a 2 day delivery.\
Let me know if this works for you\
Cheers\,\
Miguel",20303,"BBCode","2011-10-06 13:52:24"
20305,135,"The forum messaging system is messed up and I can't read your message. Can you send to my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alexsimon1@gmail.com\">alexsimon1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20305,"BBCode","2011-10-06 14:27:58"
20306,346,"Hi Scot\,\
Rick here.\
I hope all's well with you.\
I am interested in getting a copy of Antoine Boyer's album.\
If you still have a copy I'll send the required amount tout suite.\
I had the pleasure of playing all night with this incredibly talented young man at Patrus' house party at Samois this year.\
The kid just stunned me!!\
Let me know.\
Best wishes from Virginia\,\
Rick",20306,"BBCode","2011-10-07 07:08:11"
20307,151,"Hey Rick\
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Antoine and Sebastian were here for several days on their way back from Seattle - Antoine is truly amazing!  I'll be happy to send you a CD\,  just send me your address.  You can send a check or pay ($12) through paypal to my email which is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->\, which is better for contacting me\, too.  They'll be back next year sometime\, maybe we can all meet up...\
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I hope the world's treating you OK.\
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Best Regards\
Scot",20306,"BBCode","2011-10-07 09:27:20"
20308,226,"Marc\,\
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Are you really going to NY?\
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Roger",20308,"BBCode","2011-10-07 11:06:38"
20309,1055,"Hi Roger\,\
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Yes I will go but before I need to have the information from Hempenius\, Antonietto has already written to him and is avaiting for his answer. Now that's clear that Hempenius will start searching himself the paper. How long will it last I don't know but we will have that. I'm planning to go at the end of october - arrival on the 30th should be perfect - Loren Schoenberg has answered my questions very quickly and with absolutely no problem. \
\
Of course I MUST also find the footage of Django and Duke at the Carnegie Hall! I'm mad thincking that two guys that love so much Django make nothing to find more on a direct information that leads to this extraordinary video footage.\
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I will record everything don't forget to send me oranges in jail...  :shock: \
\
Best\
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Marc",20309,"BBCode","2011-10-07 11:29:56"
20310,226,"Great!! Let's hope something really comes out of it. \
\
I am down in London at the end of October and I am definitely going to the BFI library to see if I can find that \"logged paperwork\" about \"Stars in your Eyes\".\
\
I've written to the Goldin guy about that radio braodcast he claims exists.\
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Look forward to hearing more developments.\
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Roger",20308,"BBCode","2011-10-07 11:38:51"
20311,1055,"Excellent!\
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Best\
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Marc",20309,"BBCode","2011-10-07 14:04:08"
20312,3528,"Hi there Joli!\
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I've been reading the Repotoire forum\, and it seems like you are the go to man for transcribing and playing questions. When you are next online\, would you mind reviewing my post with my transcription?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=9683&p=50391#p50391]viewtopic.php?f=22&t=9683&p=50391#p50391[/url]\
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Could really use the assistance!\
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Cheers\,\
alphrz",20312,"BBCode","2011-10-09 05:02:22"
20313,3522,"",20313,"BBCode","2011-10-10 06:20:04"
20314,135,"So\, how much total?",20303,"BBCode","2011-10-10 10:36:48"
20315,2598,"Hello Alex\,\
Miguel from Hot Club de Brampton here ([url=http://www.hcdb.ca]www.hcdb.ca[/url]). Thanks a lot for your interest. This one is a fantastic guitar and it has brought accolades from fellow gypsy jazzers here in the Toronto Area. Everyone likes its loud volume and its looks! I will prepare some pictures for you tomorrow ( today was our canadian thanksgiving\, spent all day outside)\
I can offer you the guitar + a john jorgenson book ( intro or intermediate with cd and dvd) or the stephane wrembel book or a Colin Cosimini Gypsy Jazz chords book + a Weg\\\\djen pick for CDN 850.\
Alternatively\, I can include all the above (only one book) + the Krivo Djangobucker + shipping\, all inclusive for CDN 1\,000.\
The guitar alone will find its way to you with CDN 750\, which is a real bargain considering I paid CDN 1100 + taxes for it. It has an upgraded bridge which I got from fellow forumite Wayne Nakamura\, who btw is a fantastic fellow and a key member of the GJ community here in Toronto. Every tuesday he hosts the city's GJ jam\, I have been known to bring this DG 300 and being too loud even unplugged! such is the bite of this specific guitar!\
Here is a (crappy) video featuring the guitar\, plays the intro and second solo\
[url=http://youtu.be/9HY-6hvI3S8]http://youtu.be/9HY-6hvI3S8[/url]\
Let me know if this works for you\
cheers!\
Miguel\
[url=http://www.reverbnation.com/hotclubdebrampton]http://www.reverbnation.com/hotclubdebrampton[/url]",20305,"BBCode","2011-10-10 20:39:34"
20316,6,"Hi. Archtop Eddy here. Looks like you put a lot of work into the chart for Blues (1940). My hat's off to you.  The reason you may not have received any comments may be because it's hard to \"talk\" tabs without charting things out from scratch.  There are a few changes I could suggest but it's hard to explain in writing. I have Guitar Pro 6\, so if you want to send me the .gpx file I could edit the chart for you.  I'm not a big tab guy but I'd be glad to give you an idea about what I'm talking about by working the intro and the first chorus. I'm not saying the way I would do it is the absolute correct way\, but it would give you some additional thoughts about how you could chart the song.  \
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Ed",20316,"BBCode","2011-10-10 22:40:44"
20317,3528,"Great to get a response. Thanks Eddy!  :D \
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I've attached the Gp6 six file (and I should have done it earlier). Any feedback is appreciated\, I made some changes a long the way also so I'll send you the most updated version.\
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EDIT: The format GPX isn't allowed so I've changed it to text. Just rename it once it's downloaded.",20317,"BBCode","2011-10-11 00:03:24"
20318,1061,"Hi Scot\,\
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Just checking that you got my email at your <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e --> address?  Mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jon_d5@yahoo.com\">jon_d5@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> by the way.\
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Cheers\,\
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Jon",20318,"BBCode","2011-10-11 04:20:38"
20319,6,"I added my suggested fingering (and a couple of note changes) to the first page -- roughly the intro and the first chorus.  These are just my thoughts and I think I got most of the changes -- might have missed a couple. In a nutshell:\
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-- I removed the low notes on the chordal portions of the first six measures. It sound better to me without 'em.  (Of course\, this is just my view)\
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-- I changed the fingering on the run in measure 7 and the notes in measure 8 (see note A below)\
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-- I changed the fingering and a few notes in measures 9-12 (see note B below)\
-- I changed the fingering and a few notes in measures 13-19 (see note C below)\
-- I changed the fingering in the beginning notes of the solo in measure 20 (see note D below)\
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Note A: Essentially\, I used a more standard fingering on the run in measure 7. If you don't know this one\, it's worth learning as it's an effective and common way to get around this pattern.\
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Note B: I tended to eliminate a the use of open string notes by replacing them with the corresponding note on the lower neighboring sting (usually the fifth fret). \
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Note C: While I changed some of the open string notes to fretted notes\, I didn't eliminate all the open string notes as the ones in the lower portion of the run in measures 13 and 14 are correct.\
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Note D: Again\, just an easier fingering pattern.\
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It's tough to figure out these fingerings in Gypsy Jazz and often there are multiple \"correct\" answers. It's a matter of how you want to play them.  Rules of thumb that helps: 1) Pick it out with two fingers like Django might have done. You don't need to play them this way but it sometimes help to see the patterns he might have used. 2) Use Gypsy picking technique of all downstrokes (rest strokes) when changing strings and alternate picking when staying on one string. 3) Let the GJ picking techniques dictate the patterns; essentially let the picking hand dictate to the fingering hand how things should be played.  These are just rough rules and all rules are meant to be broken!  \
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Watch lots of YouTube and vids and use a looping/slowdown software to breakdown the solos.  I use Amazing Slow Downer.\
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Hope this is useful.  Let me know what you think and keep on playing my friend!\
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Archtop Eddy",20316,"BBCode","2011-10-11 07:43:54"
20320,226,"Michel\,\
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I have[u] NEVER[/u] passed on anything you have sent me that you have asked me to keep secret. I still have several photos that you sent me years ago that I have never shown anyone.\
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Items like the one of Django shaving at Le Bourget have subsequently appeared in magazines or documentaries but if I do then publish it\, I use the other copy not the one you sent me.\
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I have not been able to collect all the stuff I have over the years by being an untrustworthy arsehole!!!\
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Roger",20320,"BBCode","2011-10-11 14:57:28"
20322,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50608#p50608]Subject: silk and steels in a pinch[/url]\
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[quote=\"crookedpinky\"]Yeah but it's not just the base price of the strings - if we buy in large enough volume to spread the cost of the shipping then we get taxed at 20% on top of the value of the strings and the shipping\,[/quote]\
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I always declare low values on my shipments to Europe so you won't pay any import duties if you order from me. Works every time...\
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M",20322,"BBCode","2011-10-11 19:23:04"
20324,1571,"Thanks for that\, I know a lot of suppliers won't or don't do that and if I remember correctly the last time  bought a set of Saga Deluxe tuners from Djangobooks I had to pay tax on top on the shipping and value plus an additional £8 charge by the Post Office becuase the value was over £18.00. The tuenrs were still worth buying though but as ever depends on the exchange rate.\
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Anyway\, thanks agian for that info\, I'll look at the option of buying some\
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Alan",20324,"BBCode","2011-10-11 21:19:19"
20325,3528,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50592#p50592]Subject: Blues (1940)[/url]\
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[quote=\"Joli Gadjo\"]Check those tabs\, they're accurate and should help you to optimize your own :\
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[url=http://www.djangoinjune.com/For_musicians/getready.html]http://www.djangoinjune.com/For_musicians/getready.html[/url]\
[url=http://www.djangoinjune.com/For_musicians/getready_Camp2010.html]http://www.djangoinjune.com/For_musicia ... p2010.html[/url]\
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Also see attachement for the 1940 transcription.[/quote]\
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Joli\, I can't thank you enough for the transcription. I've compiled a merged version (essentially contains 95% of your tablature). Lots of the arps are fingered better and more logical. \
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Champion!  :D",20325,"BBCode","2011-10-12 05:07:12"
20326,3528,"You are an absolute legend.\
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Thanks for taking the time to review and check the transcription. \
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I've looked through the changes and agree\, it's more coherant and logical (some of them I feel like slapping my own forehead when you play then they make more sense). I really appreciate you adding the info about GJ technique and tips at the end also - I find it helps with learning GJ and Django pieces straight away and in general.\
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Thanks again!",20317,"BBCode","2011-10-12 05:09:17"
20327,6,"Glad I could help.  I also noticed someone posted a pdf file in your thread. It seems to look good. Has a different way of playing the run at mid-point. I think the way we've (you and I) have charted it is the more traditional way of playing it\, but use whatever works best for you.\
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Keep playing -- and I'll see you around the forum.\
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(An \"absolute legend\" huh...  Maybe in my own mind - he\, he. Thanks for the compliment!)\
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Ed",20316,"BBCode","2011-10-12 06:52:08"
20328,628,"Hi Roger\,\
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Sorry\, I didn't want to blame you at all but I'm surprised to see for example the 53 Samois kitchen color photo\, I don't remember you telling me you already got it. Where has it been published? I don't own it anyway\, I just wonder.\
And I'm surprised to learn names of people that are part of the \"Book project\" on this website. It's better anyway.\
I'm just pissed off by that swedish site that used photos of the Retrospective\, photos I discovered (but I'm not the photographer nor the owner anyway) and they put their fuckin' logo on the pictures as if they belonged ot them!!! I wrote them a mail this morning.\
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Let's raise money and finance a movie with all the incredible interviews we did with Alain and that are still blocked in that legal status quo beetween Universal and this poor ex-friend so called producer... :( \
I have to call Alain\, he's part of an exhibitiopn about Django to be made next year and maybe if the Cité de la Musique ask for these images to Universal and the other bastard\, the too of them can agree about selling or publishing some these interviews. I'm trying so hard to do something with this\, ALain and I still don't have a copy of these interviews we set up... so frustrating",20328,"BBCode","2011-10-12 07:15:54"
20330,628,"Roger\,\
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I saw the Samois kitchen pic on this swedish site\, it is exactly the same than mine (just a bit yellowish and slightly darker)\, \"mine\" being a direct scan from the original document.\
Both pictures have EXACTLY the same markings\, defects\, even the dust marks.\
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Where did you get yours then? I'd just like to understand because usually photos are doctored\
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Michel",20328,"BBCode","2011-10-12 09:10:46"
20332,226,"I've seem to have three copies from different sources (at least I presume they were from different sources). The first one I should think I got well over 10 years ago but I can't remember exactly. I do remember the guy who sent it to me in exchange for something else said he bought what he claimed was an original photo in France: Paris I think. I don't actually remember when and where I got the other two. I usually only note that sort of stuff down if I have been asked to keep whatever it is secret. I don't know whether you actually sent me an unretouched one. You did send me a couple with different tones of the doctored one that appeared on the CD. There are no colour photos in my secret file which is where it would be if I had been asked not to pass it on although as I already had a copy long before I even had a \"secret file\"\, I guess that's not surprising.\
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If you don't trust me. Don't send me anything else. It's simple.\
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Roger",20320,"BBCode","2011-10-12 09:34:24"
20333,628,"Allright then\, don't take it bad Roger... :(   \
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I'm just asking\, ok? \
comparing the two photos is a bit confusing\, you should understand my position.\
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You have more photos than anyone so it would be easy to mix things up.\
Anyway I don't own this photo\, I don't share anything publicly anymore now (I wish I could be an unconscious bootlegger like Patrus or the swedish guys) so I don\"t care if someone gets a trial. \
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I only wish you would have given me the names of the \"team members\" before... it would have accelerated things but being the \"coordinator\" is not easy\
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So don't take it bad I did'nt want to upset you allright?\
Thanks to you I have a cool Django photo at home and this Barclay's Club card :wink: not mentionning the \"Django photo integrale\" for which I'd like to keep contributing.\
I sent you a hi-def of b&w Django in his Samois Kitchen smiling at the camera\, did I?\
And that 1943 close-up of his hands over an unidentified gypsy guitar laying on his knees?",20328,"BBCode","2011-10-12 10:07:54"
20334,226,"I actually replied to your second post without first seeing your initial response so having read that in isolation\, I was a bit pissed off! I don't mind people disagreeing with what I say but if my integrity is impuned\, I'm not having that!!\
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I don't actually remember whether you sent me an untouched copy of that photo but if I think about it\, since I already had one\, perhaps even two at the time\, I would not have considered it a secret photo and\, therefore\, it is possible I sent your particular copy to the Swedish guy although I don't remember sending him anything but I do deal with a lot of people.\
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All you have to say when you send me something special is \"keep it to your fucking self\" and I will. There would be no point in my doing anything else. I don't give a shit about any pathetic kudos on internet forums. I am only interested in Django Reinhardt. If I ever think you have sent me something that would get us something special as an exchange\, I would ask you first before passing it on.\
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I've still got some great secret photos you have sent me including the one that upset Alain and I never even mentioned them to anyone else.\
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I have the first photo you referred to but not the second. If you do send it and you don't want me to pass it on all you have to do is tell me. Since I am not involved in this professionally then the actual source of a particular photo tends to be irrelevent to me unless there is a major quality difference. So if you send me something where I already have a copy but you do not want your particular copy passed on regardless\, I would need to know that specifically.\
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Roger",20320,"BBCode","2011-10-12 11:07:09"
20335,1275,"Josh pickup well received thanks (bigtone low output $50).  Can you tell me what that goo is that holds the element in place?\
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Thanks - Dean",20207,"BBCode","2011-10-12 11:21:08"
20336,628,"Allright Roger\, it's ok :wink:",20328,"BBCode","2011-10-12 12:18:00"
20337,3533,"Hey I've been looking for anywhere in the Phoenix area that sells gypsy guitars and haven't been able to find anything. A user on this site recommended I talk to you since you may be able to help. Thanks\,\
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Ray",20337,"BBCode","2011-10-13 12:09:01"
20338,1275,"Hi Craig\,\
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This is Dean in Buffalo.  We discussed pickups and sadducers a little while back.  I saw a post of yours where you made some cream tuner buttons.  Do you have one that you can sell me.  One of mine cracked.\
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Thanks - Dean",20338,"BBCode","2011-10-13 12:45:10"
20339,3537,"Hello\,\
I saw your post with the chord charts for gypsy jazz tunes on the cards with the one ring.  I think this is a fantastic idea and would love to get this if you have rolled it out.\
Let me know.\
Thanks\,\
John Kelley Brown\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kelley@johnkelleybrown.com\">kelley@johnkelleybrown.com</a><!-- e -->",20339,"BBCode","2011-10-13 13:43:09"
20340,645,"Hey Ray\
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Unfortunately I cant think of a single place\, no Gitane's even....if there were\, they would be badly in need of set up\, as they usually are. I would confidently order from Djangobooks\, great prices\, top notch service\, and Josh Hegg can set up any guitar for you just the way it should be. \
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That said\, Michael Collins (luthier) lives here\, and also has started a Sel-Mac building course at Roberto Venn in S. Phoenix. His guitars are handmades\, very nice\, reasonably priced. \
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What are you in the market for? Do you own one now\, looking for an upgrade\, first gypo guitar??\
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my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@hotclubofphoenix.com\">info@hotclubofphoenix.com</a><!-- e -->\
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-Chuck Hulihan",20337,"BBCode","2011-10-13 16:34:11"
20341,3533,"This will be my first guitar of this style. I don't really plan on buying more than one so I want to make sure I get one that will work for me forever. I am strongly considering getting the DG-300 Jorgenson model. \
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Would you recommend going with just the factory setup? I can afford the guitar and a case but I don't know if I can afford to upgrade anything right now. Do you think getting that guitar stock and then getting a better bridge etc. later would be a bad idea?\
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Thanks for your help\
Ray",20337,"BBCode","2011-10-13 17:22:46"
20342,131,"Hey Dean\,  how's it goin'?    \
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I think I might have one extra button from the job I posted about.   If I do\, I'll send it to you and you can see if it will work for you.   \
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If not\, or If I can't find it\, I have some left over stock and can make one but first\, I'd like to see some pictures and get some measurement from you.    We can cross that bridge when we get to it\, let me see first if I can find the extra I made.   It will be tomorrow before I can do that.   I'll be back to you sometime this weekend.   \
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Craig",20342,"BBCode","2011-10-14 05:37:36"
20343,1275,"great\, thanks a bunch craig.",20338,"BBCode","2011-10-14 06:46:02"
20344,645,"I have a DG 320 D Hole that is pretty nice\, I have a former student who owns a 300 and a friend in Flagstaff also\, they both love them. I would absolutely get the set up and custom bridge\, and even consider an upgraded tailpiece. \
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Set up is a must! Bridge can be done later\, but it needs to be shaped to seat well on the top\, this is something Michael Collins could do for you locally\, same with a tailpiece (the cheap ones often create weird overtones\, almost like reverb or feedback). \
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I would however seriously consider this guitar a forum member is trig to dump\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9711]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9711[/url]\
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Many consider them to be the best entry level guitar\, the real gypsy sound\, at a screaming price!\
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My main guitar is a Shelley Park\, same with the rhythm guitarist in my group\, we love them. I have a Dupont Vielle Reserve or Dupont Busato in my future\, if I don't have Bob Holo build me a new one first. Bob's guitars are out of this world\, but the Dupont's I fell in love with in Paris summer before last. \
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Send me an email at my [url=http://www.hotclubofphoenix.com]www.hotclubofphoenix.com[/url] site and I will add you to our announcement list for gigs. \
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-Chuck",20337,"BBCode","2011-10-14 06:58:35"
20345,3533,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50635#p50635]Subject: FS: Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages Oval hole 2010 -Mint-[/url]\
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[quote=\"chrisg\"][attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->IMG_0825.JPG<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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I hate to put this up for sale\, but here it is. Beautiful guitar\, sounds and plays wonderfully. \
Mint condition\, comes with case and 5 sets of argentines.\
Looking on google\, these cost 1500$ new.\
PM me with an offer if interested\, or if you would like to see more photos or have any questions.[/quote]\
\
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If this is still for sale I can give you 800 for it. Also\, if you have a video of it that would be perfect\, but a few more photos would more than suffice.  :D",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-14 10:54:21"
20346,3214,"This is still for sale. I'm out of town this weekend\,\
But i'll post some more picks early next week.\
My video recording equipment sucks\, but if I can do something \
Acceptable I'll post it. Thanks!",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-14 13:09:27"
20347,3533,"Ok that works. I just have a couple of questions about the guitar:\
How long have you had it? Are there any modifications or is it all stock? Are there any imperfections on the guitar? Also\, where are you located? I'm in Phoenix AZ.\
\
I can buy the guitar as soon as you are ready to ship it\, but I will be out of town from tomorrow until late Monday. Even then I can probably still work it out but it really depends on when you are able to send it. \
\
Thanks! Hope to hear back soon.",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-14 14:29:05"
20348,3214,"I've had the guitar about 9 months. I haven't modified anything\, all \
Stock. There aren't any imperfections that I can see. It hasn't left the house\, actually hasn't left my home office.\
I live in chantilly\, va. I would be ready to ship by tuesday\, would that work \
for you?",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-14 14:45:27"
20349,3533,"Thanks so much for all the information\, it has been extremely helpful! \
\
It looks like I'll be buying the guitar that you linked to me from another member here. Sounds like an amazing guitar and the price is incredible. Would you happen to know where to purchase a new bridge or tailpiece? I assume it would be online and I really don't know too much about these guitars yet so I'm not sure what hardware would sound the best.\
\
Also\, how do I get in contact with Michael Collins? Does he work at a store? And where is he located?\
\
Again\, thank you so much for all this information\, this has been a huge help.\
\
Ray\
\
P.S. I have added your group on Facebook so I can make sure to see you guys live soon.",20337,"BBCode","2011-10-14 14:46:50"
20350,3533,"Yes Tuesday works perfectly. What is the easiest/safest or preferred way to make transactions on this site? I could be ready to paypal you or something on Tuesday I suppose. Let me know of any updates or if anything changes over the weekend.\
\
Thanks again!",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-14 14:51:04"
20351,1693,"Jim\,\
\
This sounds great. Count me in. I may bring other players\, bassist\, mandolinist\, violinist and possibly another guitarist. Reply to me here or my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:solrobbins@verizon.net\">solrobbins@verizon.net</a><!-- e -->. Cell: 201-927-4340\
\
Thanks.\
\
Sol Robbins",20351,"BBCode","2011-10-14 15:39:57"
20352,58,"Hi Scot:\
\
I apologize if you receive more than one PM from me - I'm not sure my system is working. I would buy a Boyer CD if you still have some.\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",20352,"BBCode","2011-10-14 21:40:19"
20353,95,"I think that one is CA (aka super glue)\
\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",20210,"BBCode","2011-10-14 22:03:27"
20354,455,"Where are you located?  I'm in So. Cal\
\
Thanks",20354,"BBCode","2011-10-14 22:25:09"
20355,3214,"I'm in Fairfax\, VA. I don't have a problem shipping out there.",20355,"BBCode","2011-10-14 23:14:33"
20356,151,"Hi Charlie\
\
Mail is working fine\, no problem.  I still have CDs\, send me your address and I'll send you one.  You can pay via paypal or send me a check\, either way is OK but paypal is best because that the easy way to send the money on to the Boyers.  My regular email/paypal  is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I also have a couple of the first CD/DVD sets left over\, this one is all tunes by Francis Moerman\, recorded at his house\, with a DVD about Francis in the set.  Also $10+$2.  \
\
Thanks\, Charlie.\
\
Regards\
Scot",20356,"BBCode","2011-10-15 03:37:42"
20357,58,"Hi Scot:\
\
Sure\, I would take one of each CD. I'll send you $24 via paypal. Thanks!\
\
Charlie Ayers\
6365 Heughs Canyon Dr.\
Salt Lake City\, UT  84121-6329",20352,"BBCode","2011-10-15 05:04:44"
20358,679,"Hey Teddy\,\
\
  You seem to be the leader of rare django stuff on this website\, so you might find this interesting. I live in NYC so I spoke to the people at the harlem jazz museum and apparently you can go in and have a listen to the entire 1946 carnegie hall recording\, so I'm gonna be stopping in at some point this week to have a listen!",20358,"BBCode","2011-10-16 12:18:51"
20359,226,"Yes I was aware you could listen to it but being in the UK\, it is sadly a bit of a trek! You are certainly very fortunate to be able get along there and I look forward to hearing what you think of it. I believe you have to make a prior arrangements to be sure of being able to hear it. There are apparently just two tracks from the Django Carnegie hall concert\, \"Honeysuckle Rose\" and \"Improvisation No.2\". However there should be some other great jazz stuff in the collection.\
\
Good luck.\
\
Roger",20359,"BBCode","2011-10-16 14:33:55"
20360,679,"Only 2 tracks? Well hey I can't complain since even a 10 second clip would be a privilege to hear. I'll be sure to let you know\, though i'm sure they'll be releasing this stuff soon.\
\
-Paul",20358,"BBCode","2011-10-16 17:03:52"
20361,2138,"[quote=\"BobFailla\"]Thanks Jim! We had a great time and will be back soon. Probly Thursday. See you soon. \
Bob[/quote]\
\
Bob\,\
\
I've organized a gypsy jam downtown on Sunday from 2-5pm.  It is all levels and you should consider coming down.  Shoot me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll send you the details.\
\
Jim",20086,"BBCode","2011-10-17 07:54:57"
20362,2812,"Mi chiamo Dario\, ho visto ora la tua risposta ad un video mio. Ho anche visto che stai a Roma\, mi piacerebbe tantissimo stabilire un contatto. Io ho un trio qui (sto a Cortona)\, spesso suono con il violinista Nhare' Testi ed i fisarmonicista Giacomo Giacobazzi.\
Quest'anno ho pubblicato un disco\, poi sono stato da Fapy Lafertin quest'estate\, insomma sono malato di manouche:)\
Ho visto anche che hai un sito tuo. Io scrivo spesso articoli\, pubblico spesso video (insegno in zona in un paio di scuole)\, magari ti puo' servire una mano per il sito.\
Spero di sentirti presto!\
\
Dario\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:darionapoli74@yahoo.com\">darionapoli74@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.darionapoli.com]www.darionapoli.com[/url]\
[url=http://www.varcobianco.it]www.varcobianco.it[/url]",20362,"BBCode","2011-10-17 09:02:18"
20363,2138,"Ben\,\
\
Not sure if you are interested\, but I found a space to host a GJ Jam this Sunday in Jersey City.  If you're free and feel trekking across two rivers\, it would be happening from 2-5pm.  A few guys responded and suggested that I reach out to you to see if you were interested.  Just drop me an email\, if you'd like to come\, and I'll shoot you the details I sent out to everyone else.  It should be a fun time.\
I can be reached via email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
  \
Thanks and hope to hear from you.\
\
Jim",20363,"BBCode","2011-10-17 13:15:40"
20364,3214,"Hi Ray\,\
\
If you want to pay via paypal\, my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:galloc76@yahoo.com\">galloc76@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.\
I'll ship it as soon as I see a payment. I think they have buyer protection as well.\
How do you want to handle shipping? Does 25$ sound fair? Also\, let me know\
your address. My phone number is 240-899-3358\, if you want to call me.\
\
Chris",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-17 14:14:59"
20365,3533,"25 sounds fair for shipping. I am going to look into paypal's buyer's insurance and I'll just do that if it looks good. Otherwise we could use an escrow service online such as escrow.com. Either way I will be using paypal. \
\
My address is 9819 s. 20th ave. Phoenix AZ\, 85041. It can be sent to Ray Lebert. Also\, I will call you tomorrow and let you know when I will be sending money and other details if we decide to use an escrow. Either way\, I will let you know before I do anything. The number I will call you from will be 480-232-2713. \
\
Thanks.\
Ray",20345,"BBCode","2011-10-17 19:54:21"
20366,1275,"Hey Craig...thought i would try to fabricate a button myself out of bone.  I started getting pretty good at shaping and drilling with all the custom bridges I've made\, so i thought what the heck\, I'll give it a shot.  Turned out pretty good\, so I would say thanks for your offer to help but i guess i solved my own problem.\
\
Do you have a website for your guitars?",20338,"BBCode","2011-10-18 06:55:25"
20367,131,"Dean\, \
\
Okay\, great.   I'm not surprised you figured something out\, you seem like that kind of guy.   To tell the truth\, I meant to look for the one I have several times this weekend and kept getting distracted.   Sorry about that.    Anyhow\, glad it worked out.  \
\
No website yet.   If I can get good enough and figure out how to retire from my day job\, I'd like to build full time.   I'd probably wait until then for a website\, though my son has been suggesting I start a blog of some sort.   We'll see....  Right now\, I'm having too much fun building to write about it.     I'll post finished projects on Djangobooks.   \
\
Craig",20342,"BBCode","2011-10-18 07:14:43"
20368,248,"Jim\,\
Sure- \
I have a gig at night\, and meeting in the morning\, but as long as some sort of train goes there\, I'm down.\
B.\
email me the info\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood98@gmail.com\">bbwood98@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20368,"BBCode","2011-10-18 09:08:50"
20369,2138,"Alex\,\
\
I took a few lessons from you last summer.  In case you were wondering\, I'm the guy who sent you an email yesterday about the GJ Jam in Jersey City on Sunday.  If you're around\, stop by.  Directions are in that email.  You'd be a welcome addition.\
\
Jim\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50804#p50804]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Jam Session NYC[/url]\
\
[quote=\"a\"]Gypsy Jazz Jam Session\
\
@\
\
Milk and Roses\
Tues 8-10pm\
1110 Manhattan Ave\
(between Dupont St & Clay St)\
Brooklyn\, NY 11222\
\
Come down and jam- all levels welcome. Ladies drink for 1/2 price.[/quote]",20369,"BBCode","2011-10-18 09:24:59"
20370,2935,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
well done on mastering this great tune\, with my eyes closed I thought I was listening to Stephane!\
\
By any chance could you share your transcription of the tune?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",20370,"BBCode","2011-10-18 12:33:57"
20371,426,"Thanks\, man! Unfortunately I have nothing written down -- I learned it by listening over and over\, and I never wrote anything.\
\
Adrian",20370,"BBCode","2011-10-18 12:36:05"
20372,2935,"Wow\, even more impressive! I guess I'll have to do the same\, but at least I can what your video for left hand positions!\
\
Take care!",20370,"BBCode","2011-10-18 12:55:54"
20373,148,"Teddy\,\
\
A few years ago\, I was reading about Jean Corti on the website for the label that released his last couple of albums.  I accidentally navigated to some weird back room on the site\, where they had copies of some old pictures.  Since they include a few other French musicians of the '30s and '40s\, I thought you might be interested in checking them out.\
\
[url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5096807/Jean%20Corti.zip]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5096807/Jean%20Corti.zip[/url]\
\
I'm not posting them because I have absolutely no rights and came across them in a somewhat dubious way (though I swear there was no \"hacking\" involved...I'm just not that computer-savvy).  However\, I know you're serious about your research and thought that these might be of interest to you.\
\
If you can ID any of the people (besides the obvious - Corti and Brel)\, please let me know.\
\
Sincerely\,\
\
Roderick Cumming",20373,"BBCode","2011-10-18 20:03:10"
20374,1713,"Hi\,\
I'd like to see a picture if you could.  How long have you had it and can you describe the wear/repairs etc?\
Where are you in the Cornhusker State?  I lived in Lincoln for about 8 years back in grad school.\
best regards\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50758#p50758]Subject: patenotte 256 for sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"nebraskagypsy\"]hello\, i'm looking to sell my Patenotte model 256\, serial number 10115. i thinks it was made in 2005.a real basic hand made gypsy guitar that sounds and plays great. usual wear and tear from playing. i'm asking $900. hit me up if your interested\, we can chat and i can send some photos.\
thanks[/quote]",20374,"BBCode","2011-10-19 11:19:42"
20375,226,"Hello Roderick\,\
\
Thanks for those. I'll get back to you as soon as I have looked at them properly.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",20375,"BBCode","2011-10-19 15:36:55"
20376,2204,"hello - i'm very much a beginner and probably unable to contribute much\, but i would love to observe and especially be part of future Gj happenings - plus I live in nearby Weehawken - would it be ok if I attended? thanks\, David\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50846#p50846]Subject: GJ Jam - Jersey City?[/url]\
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]Pushing this one last time.  If you'd like to come\, shoot me a PM\, and I'll forward the address and pertinent information.  We have a bunch of good local players coming and its looking to be a good time.[/quote]",20376,"BBCode","2011-10-21 10:39:38"
20377,2138,"Sure\, David.\
\
Send me an email at jimkaznoskyATgmailDOTcom.  I'll send you the details.  The best way to get better is to play a little with other people.  If you have a guitar\, why not bring it?  That's the intention of this - to have beginners play for more experienced people.  If you don't feel comfortable playing\, that's fine\, too.  You can just come hang.  If you have a folding chair that you'd feel like bringing\, that would be great.\
\
Thanks\
Jim\
\
[quote=\"dladasse\"]hello - i'm very much a beginner and probably unable to contribute much\, but i would love to observe and especially be part of future Gj happenings - plus I live in nearby Weehawken - would it be ok if I attended? thanks\, David\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50846#p50846]Subject: GJ Jam - Jersey City?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"jkaz\"]Pushing this one last time.  If you'd like to come\, shoot me a PM\, and I'll forward the address and pertinent information.  We have a bunch of good local players coming and its looking to be a good time.[/quote][/quote]",20377,"BBCode","2011-10-21 10:45:21"
20378,9,"Hi Marc\,\
\
Nice to see you at DFNW\, hope you had a good one this year.\
\
Thanks for the kind words regarding my business. I really appreciate your refferalls as ultimately that is the best advertising. The brick and mortar store in Chicago is rather strange but word on the street is that the owner is a trust fund kid and this is sort of a hobby business which exlpains why it doesn't make much sense.\
\
Anyway\, hope to see you next year in Langley.\
\
M",20378,"BBCode","2011-10-22 19:23:39"
20379,2082,"Hi Tim\,\
I would like to buy both the Dyn-G and Pre amp.\
Are you able to sell them both for  $350?\
\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-22 19:39:27"
20380,155,"Next year in Langley it is!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",20380,"BBCode","2011-10-22 23:41:53"
20381,1920,"Hi Denny\, \
\
Thanks for your interest. I can do $375. Djangobooks is selling the DYN-G for over 500\, so I can come down to $250 on that\, and the Pre AII I can do $125 on. I think this is a good deal. Let me know. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim",20381,"BBCode","2011-10-23 09:53:16"
20382,2082,"Hi Tim\,\
I think $375 is fine.\
Just to ask is the Pre AII easy to use and plug into a receptacle?\
The pre AIII has battery option and some faster processor but similar i think.\
Where are you located?\
I am in  Cambridge\, Ontario but travel to New Jersey for family visits.\
If you can ship it reasonable for about $10 by post it would be fine.\
I can send you payment by Paypal.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-23 10:56:14"
20383,1920,"The Pre AII has an adaptor included. It does not run on battery. I have used the Pre AIII and this is just as good in my opinion. The faster processing with the III is not noticeable to me. Michael is selling the Pre AIIIs for close to 400 bucks. \
\
I live near State College\, PA. I will ship once the paypal clears. \
\
I hope you enjoy this set-up. Through a PA or high-end amplifier\, the tone is outstanding. I don't know what your amplification system is\, but this set-up does replicate the natural sound of the guitar quite nicely through many configurations. Use trial and error to find the sweet spot on your guitar for the transducer. On my Holo\, the DYN likes the area behind the treble side of the bridge. I've also used it near the upper bout of the body to good results. On some older archtop guitars\, it likes other areas. Use it like a stethoscope to find your guitar's sweet spot. \
\
-Tim \
\
If you have any questions\, please contact me.",20383,"BBCode","2011-10-23 11:40:26"
20384,2082,"Ok Tim\, i can send you the Paypal just let me know is $385 ok with shipping?What  s your  email address to send it?\
I have a Dupont guitar and use the Fishman loudbox mini currently.\
You can mark the package as  a gift and declare $50-100 value for shipping. I have my own insurance for instruments etc.\
My address is ;\
\
Denny Bitovski\
278 Kerwood Dr.\
Cambridge\, On N3C 4M4\
Canada\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-23 15:49:34"
20385,1920,"Hi Denny\, \
\
My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Do you think $10 to ship to Ontario sounds about right? $385 sounds good. I don't see it being more than that. I will let you know. But anyway\, yeah once the payal payment is in there\, I will ship it off. Thanks for the business\, and I hope everything works out.\
\
thanks\, \
Tim",20381,"BBCode","2011-10-23 16:54:35"
20386,2082,"Hi Tim\,\
\
I just sent the Paypal.\
Also\, does the sticky putty work on any guitar finish?\
\
Thanks\,\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-23 17:15:00"
20387,1920,"Hey Denny\, \
\
The sticky putty works on any guitar finish. Thanks for the paypal. I'm checking it now. \
\
thanks\, \
Tim",20383,"BBCode","2011-10-23 17:50:56"
20388,563,"Terry--\
\
this will seem self-serving\, but if you are looking for a short-scale guitar\, let me recommend the Patenotte 260 Michael has for sale. Yes\, it's my guitar\, but it is a fantastic instrument. I have a great gypsy guitar collection: two Selmers\, a Busato\, three Favinos\, a di Mauro\, a Dupont\, a Shopis\, and the Patenotte. I moved to a condo last year and just don't have room\, so with so much high-end stuff\, I just thought it was time for the Patenotte to find a home where it will be played. \
\
Please listen to the video if you have time. I bought the guitar when I went to but a Busato a couple of years ago. The two J.P. Favinos that are at Francois Charle's shop right now were in the same room. The little Patenotte just destroyed both Favinos\, so I bought it with the Busato. I still love it\, and hated to part with it\, but it just wasn't getting played enough at my house. \
\
It has a 14-fret neck\, but a short scale\, so it would give you the access to the higher frets\, but still be easy on your hands. And unlike the other guy\, feel free to have someone check it over. As Michael says\, its mint.\
\
Anyway\, think it over. It has a very vintage vibe to it\, is plenty loud\, and looks and sounds very gypsy. It won't bust your budget either\, and I'd be really happy to see a forum member end up with it. Michael has it and can answer any questions you might have. Or you can ask me anything you want to know via PM's. \
\
Michael",20388,"BBCode","2011-10-23 18:01:53"
20389,3530,"Hi Harry\,\
\
I just want to thank you for first bringing up the idea of contacting Alain. From there another person\, Charlie\, gave me his email address\, and the rest is history.\
\
Terry",20389,"BBCode","2011-10-23 22:15:51"
20390,226,"Hello Roderick\,\
\
So far\, in addition to Brel and Corti\, I have only been able to identify Jo Privat in the attached. I am checking with a French friend who specialises in French musicians from the past to see if he recognises anyone else.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Roger",20375,"BBCode","2011-10-24 05:15:11"
20391,2138,"Rob\,\
\
Send me your email address and I'll get you on the mailing list.",20391,"BBCode","2011-10-24 06:19:42"
20392,1267,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cuellari.Robert@gmail.com\">Cuellari.Robert@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20392,"BBCode","2011-10-24 07:34:03"
20393,311,"Congrats man! I'm glad it worked out. Enjoy!",20389,"BBCode","2011-10-24 11:47:38"
20394,3553,"Estoy de acuerdo en tu comentario sobre la pompe  y la facilidad de picar.\
Vivo en Houston\, pero vuelo mucho al DF dejame saber cuando tocas y si ofreces lecciones.\
Armando",20394,"BBCode","2011-10-24 17:08:07"
20395,311,"Mandame un PM cuando vengas a Mexico y seguro hacemos un jam y si quieres lecciones tambien podemos arreglar algo.",20394,"BBCode","2011-10-24 17:32:17"
20396,1920,"Hi Denny\, \
\
I'm shipping the set out today. \
\
Thanks\, \
Tim Cima",20381,"BBCode","2011-10-25 10:22:00"
20397,226,"Hello Roderick\,\
\
I'm afraid the only one my friend could identify was Christian Olivier and his band 'Les Têtes Raides' (the Stiff Heads!!!!) below\, Apparently they fused bals musette with French rock. :shock:  I have never heard of them. :? \
\
Roger",20375,"BBCode","2011-10-25 10:23:26"
20398,679,"Hey there\,\
\
  Seems like i'm not going to get an answer from Schoenberg as it's been a couple of days now. Here is his email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ljs@jmih.org\">ljs@jmih.org</a><!-- e -->\
 \
 You seem to know much about this new technology anyway so maybe you can give him a better explanation. Let me know how it goes!",20398,"BBCode","2011-10-25 21:13:53"
20399,2082,"Thanks Tim\,\
\
I look forward to trying the Schertler unit.\
Do you have any advice for upgrading to a good acoustic amp with the Schertler?\
\
Best Regards\,\
\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-26 05:22:48"
20400,1920,"Hi Denny\, \
\
Just wanted to let you know that I shipped everything out\, and I have the tracking number. I did what you said and claimed it as a gift between 50-100 bucks. The total was around twenty bucks to ship.\
\
As far as amps are concerned\, my bass player has a new acoustic image ten2 or Clarus\, I believe\, and this thing is just amazing. The DYN-G sounds great through it\, and the preamp can shape the tone really well. I'd look at acoustic image\, as I believe they are the benchmark for acoustic amps. \
\
I'm sure that AER are good as well. The Schertler does make the David and Unico amps\, and I have heard wonderful things about them. \
\
I hope you enjoy!\
\
best\, \
Tim",20381,"BBCode","2011-10-26 13:29:10"
20401,2082,"Hi Tim\,\
\
I sent you a Paypal for $10.00 to cover the additional shipping cost.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-27 13:05:07"
20402,1920,"Hey Denny\, \
\
You did not have to do that. I greatly appreciate it. I hope the pickup and preamp work out for you. You mentioned your amp was a Fishman loudbox. I actually played a gig in a high school auditorium with my DYN and the loudbox and it sounded great. Those are great amps\, but I'm telling you to save your pennies and grab an acoustic image. The sound the DYN has into that amp is just phenomenal. \
\
swing\, \
Tim",20381,"BBCode","2011-10-27 14:20:11"
20403,2082,"Hi Tim\,\
\
I don't know much about the ascoustic image amps.\
There is an Acoustic Image Contra Series IIa Amp for sale locally. It is about  5 yerars old and good condition. The owner used it for his bass mostly\, however\, i think it can be for any acoustic instrument. It is  a special version power with 600 watts.\
It has one channel\, woofer\, tweeter. I think it would be a good acoustic amp with the DYN. I may try it out. The new prices for these are about $900 and the price of this amp is $500 .\
Any advice would be appreciated.\
\
Denny.",20379,"BBCode","2011-10-28 07:43:14"
20404,1920,"Hey Denny\, \
\
Yeah\, you might want to check out that Acoustic Image. The brand new ones are near the 1500-1700 range. Give it a try. \
\
swing\, \
Tim",20381,"BBCode","2011-10-28 08:54:59"
20405,139,"[quote=\"darionapoli74\"]Mi chiamo Dario\, ho visto ora la tua risposta ad un video mio. Ho anche visto che stai a Roma\, mi piacerebbe tantissimo stabilire un contatto. Io ho un trio qui (sto a Cortona)\, spesso suono con il violinista Nhare' Testi ed i fisarmonicista Giacomo Giacobazzi.\
Quest'anno ho pubblicato un disco\, poi sono stato da Fapy Lafertin quest'estate\, insomma sono malato di manouche:)\
Ho visto anche che hai un sito tuo. Io scrivo spesso articoli\, pubblico spesso video (insegno in zona in un paio di scuole)\, magari ti puo' servire una mano per il sito.\
Spero di sentirti presto!\
\
Dario\
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[url=http://www.darionapoli.com]http://www.darionapoli.com[/url]\
[url=http://www.varcobianco.it]http://www.varcobianco.it[/url][/quote]\
ciao dario\,\
sono un paio d'anni che ho smesso di suonare e di inserire nuove griglie e tab nel sito. penso di riprendere prima o poi\, ma sono ancora in una fase di \"sterilita' musicale\"\, dopo anni passati a suonare dalla mattina alla sera.\
sul forum vado poco\, ma ogni tanto passo a leggere qualcosa.\
fammi sapere quando suoni qui a roma che cerco di passare a farti un saluto\, mi fa piacere.\
ciao!",20405,"BBCode","2011-10-29 03:39:56"
20406,2812,"Senz'altro capitera'\, a presto!",20362,"BBCode","2011-10-29 05:21:04"
20407,1275,"Yup I have loop ends Shawn...should be cheap to mail for both of us.\
Can we trade 2 sets\
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Thanks \
Dean Gionis\
77  Dorset drive\
Buffalo ny 14223\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.\
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[quote=\"Shawn\"]Sure\, but I only use loop end strings.  If your 10's are loop ends just send me a PM and we'll work something out.\
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Take care\,\
Shawn[/quote]",20407,"BBCode","2011-10-29 12:08:32"
20408,1275,"Yup I have loop ends Shawn...should be cheap to mail for both of us.\
Can we trade 2 sets\
\
Thanks \
Dean Gionis\
77  Dorset drive\
Buffalo ny 14223\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.\
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php?p=51050#p51050]Subject: anyone wanna trade me a few sets of 10's for argie 11's?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Shawn\"]Sure\, but I only use loop end strings.  If your 10's are loop ends just send me a PM and we'll work something out.\
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Take care\,\
Shawn[/quote]",20407,"BBCode","2011-10-29 12:32:57"
20409,858,"Sounds like a deal to me.  I'll mail you the 2 sets of 11's on Monday since everything is closed now.  My address is:\
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Shawn Walters\
701 Deerfield Circle\
Valley Center\, KS 67147\
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Take care\, and I hope they arrive in good time.",20409,"BBCode","2011-10-29 12:45:45"
20410,679,"Hey Roger\,\
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  just curious if you know any back story to this photo? Bought a record with this picture on it off ebay...I'm a fan of these random casual shots of Django. Thanks for any info!\
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-Paul",20410,"BBCode","2011-10-29 14:02:33"
20411,1275,"Great Shawn\, I will do the same and thanks for helping me out",20407,"BBCode","2011-10-29 14:48:38"
20412,226,"Hello Paul\,\
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That photo was taken in Stockholm in 1939. Attached a larger but poor quality crop. There was at least one other photo taken at the same time.\
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Roger",20412,"BBCode","2011-10-29 15:24:03"
20413,858,"No problem!  I'm actually glad you wanted these.  I've got quite a few 11's laying around\, and I hardly play the guitar that I use them on.  I put 10's on my new guitar and I'm actually in need of a few spare sets\, so this was good timing.\
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Thanks again\,\
Shawn",20409,"BBCode","2011-10-29 15:29:01"
20414,679,"Thanks Roger! I'm amazed at how familiar you are with all these photos.",20410,"BBCode","2011-10-29 16:12:59"
20415,1852,"I think I still have some packs of 10's if you want to trade  Ball end  How many do you have",20415,"BBCode","2011-10-29 18:47:02"
20416,1275,"Hi Jazzaferri - Thanks for reaching out.  I only have loop ends...\
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Thanks - Dean",20416,"BBCode","2011-10-30 12:33:16"
20417,1852,"I can use either but what do you need as I only have ball ends",20415,"BBCode","2011-10-30 23:24:45"
20418,1275,"Hi jazzaferri\
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I was looking for ball ends and Shawn from kansas is a able to help.  Thank you for reaching out to me.    Keep on swingin.....\
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Dean",20416,"BBCode","2011-10-31 04:54:54"
20419,1275,"Hi shawn\,  the strings are on the way..",20407,"BBCode","2011-10-31 05:20:44"
20420,346,"Kali Mera Costa!\
I hope you are well.\
My girlfriend and I are heading up to NYC for the Birdland Django concert (thursday night). We'll be there from wednesday till Sunday morning.\
Will you be going to any of the shows?\
Perhaps we can meet up and jam\,...who knows?\
Anyway\, I just thought to touch base.\
Take care\,\
Rick",20420,"BBCode","2011-10-31 07:58:32"
20421,1275,"Yiasou!\
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Rick\, I would love to attend but I am in New York State\, but not in NYC\, I'm in Buffalo\, about 7 hours away.  Would love to jam and attend but not in the cards.  I hope you are doing great and perhaps another time\, maybe django in june...",20420,"BBCode","2011-10-31 08:22:20"
20422,346,"Ha! \
New York and New York City are two different places?!?!?!? :lol: \
Well\, I hope all's well and I'll see ya soon!\
Take care\,\
Rick",20420,"BBCode","2011-10-31 17:54:46"
20423,3504,"Hey\, \
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Just got your email - I'd really appreciate that! My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:kalebima@gmail.com\">kalebima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. By the way\, I just posted a new video! Feel free to critique it with your newly gained skills from the workshop   :wink: \
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Thanks so much\,\
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- Matt",20423,"BBCode","2011-10-31 21:46:21"
20424,1981,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50872#p50872]Subject: Favino 1969 N° 131 for sale\, belonged tchan tchou vidal[/url]\
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[quote=\"melimelojazz\"][attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->DSC_0042.JPG<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]Beautiful favino guitar belonged has tchan tchou vidal. The sound is exellent\, the easy jouabilitée\, a guitar of caractere. I sells her(it) 4500 euro. Contact me on <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:melimelojazz@gmail.com\">melimelojazz@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->DSC_0042.JPG<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment] \
A video is visible on YouTube by typing \" arnal mathieu 2of3 \" to hear(understand) the sound. THANK YOU URGENT[/quote]\
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I have a 1997 Stephan Hahl guitar i want to sell to finance a Favino guitar\,\,do you want to trade\,\, i have been offered 5000 dollars\, but due to taxes in Denmark i wont sell it in the U.S.. R.F Charles is als interested in it\, it was build for Dorado Schmitt and have been his main guitar for 3 years\, he then sold it to his brother Tchavolo \,\, and from there to me\,\,Interseted in trading\,\, ill be happy to meet up in Paris in the near future. Regards Thomas\,\, pictures is in the classidfied section \,\,look for hahl guitar for sale",20424,"BBCode","2011-11-01 02:43:21"
20425,858,"Thanks Dean...as are your's.  I sent them today\, as I forgot the package at my house and couldn't get to the post office before it closed (my apologies)\, but they are on the way now.\
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Shawn",20409,"BBCode","2011-11-01 11:18:33"
20426,1275,"OK great Shawn\, thanks again.",20407,"BBCode","2011-11-01 11:22:06"
20427,3504,"Hey Dennis\, do you by any chance have a copy of your Art of Accompaniment lying around that I could buy off you? I ask because shipping from DjangoBooks to Montreal is pretty expensive and takes a while. \
\
Thanks so much!\
\
Also\, Eric hasn't responded yet on facebook. Do you know if he is still on vacation?",20427,"BBCode","2011-11-02 06:20:47"
20428,3,"eric is back\, message him again\, u can get my accompaniment video from canada direct from the distributor for cheaper with online download [url=http://www.hyperhipmedia.com]www.hyperhipmedia.com[/url]",20427,"BBCode","2011-11-02 09:18:33"
20429,3504,"Thanks for the quick reply! Will do.",20429,"BBCode","2011-11-02 11:36:32"
20430,2959,"Man\, I wish we could tag posts for a 'best of' section. Excellent post.\
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-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51169#p51169]Subject: FS Bireli's Selmer No. 665[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]The simple answer is\, \"Of course it could be the recording.\" To me recordings are most valuable when the same equipment and the same player are playing in the same place\, like most of Michael's recordings on Djangobooks. Then you get a relative sense of how one guitar sounds compared to another. Change the player\, equipment\, and place\, and you lose that. \
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Like any guitars\, there are good and bad Selmers (or Busatos\, or Favinos\, or di Mauros...). But one thing I have learned is that a not-so-good one can sometimes become really good with enough patience (to find the best setup for that guitar) and playing (which gets them into and keeps them in fighting trim). Selmer 862 wasn't a very good guitar when I bought it\, but I was obsessed with the fundamental tone it had. That led to two years of work before it reached the place which\, according to Benoit Convert\, it has become one of the best Selmers he's played. It is so sensitive that I can take the bridge off and put it back on in what seems the exact same place\, and yet the guitar will vary in tone. I've also learned that it hates new strings\, as does \"The Beast\"\, the 50's Busato that I have. The Joseph di Mauro\, on the other hand\, loves brand new strings. The 30's Busato I used to own sounded awful all winter\, and amazing all summer. It just loved humidity\, and responded to it more than most guitars do. I don't think some owners have figured this out\, and simply think that \"it is what it is\". It takes alot of listening especially to other players opinions)\, experimentation (and sadly sometimes money) to bring some old instruments to their potential.\
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Fetish? I don't think so. I have had the good fortune to play alot of great modern instruments that sound fabulous\, but to me they don't quite compare to the best vintage boxes. Some of them will in 20-80 years though. The problem with vintage guitars is that they become so valuable that players can't afford to buy them\, and very few people would want to risk gigging regularly with them. They become special occasion guitars\, and given the rarity of some of them\, that's probably for the best. One problem alot of players have is that they play 'em as they find 'em\, and decide one is good or bad without putting the effort into getting the best from them. That's normal\, I think. Wrembel\, when he first saw 862 said to me\, \"It's just a guitar.\" Now he's obsessed with it and says it inspires him to play things he's never played before. That's what a vintage guitar can do for even a top player. \
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I'll never be a great player\, but I am in awe of these instruments and want to do what I can to get each of them to its peak\, and to make them available for people to see\, play\, gig with and record while I have them. I feel I owe it to the instruments to get them recorded\, and to those who haven't been quite as lucky as I have been to give them a taste of what the guitars were like that were around in Django's day. When I get to see people's eyes light up\, from the meek to the mighty\, I get my reward. That and playing really cool guitars every day...\
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As to value\, Selmers should be expensive\, since they are rare and nearly every modern gypsy guitar is copying that look and sound. Tastes change\, and alot of modern players want a sound that is not very traditional\, but for the most part I think that the original of any iconic instrument will be much more desirable and more valuable than almost any copy. Good original petite bouche Selmers seem to command prices well above $30K in most cases\, and I think the day of the $40K Selmer will be here soon enough. Good d-holes with resonators\, especially 32's are already at $40K and above\, and are so rare that they will keep going up. \
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There is value in the fact that it is Birelli's guitar\, but to me that's offset somewhat if the back and sides aren't original. Value? It's what someone will pay for it. If you want Birelli's Selmer badly enough\, it's a bargain. If you want a totally original Selmer\, it's probably overpriced. That's someting each buyer has to decide.[/quote]",20430,"BBCode","2011-11-02 12:28:38"
20431,2959,"Feature Request   :shock:\
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Hi Michael\,\
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Would be excellent to be able to \"tag\" posts for a \"best of section\" - a \"like\" of sorts. Bauer's long response in the Bireli Selmer thread is quite choice.  8)",20430,"BBCode","2011-11-02 12:30:42"
20432,9,"Hi...we do have a facebook like function. There may be some internal phpbb mod that will allow users to rank posts. I can look into it\, thanks!",20432,"BBCode","2011-11-02 12:37:23"
20433,563,"Andy\, thanks so much for the kind words! \
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I tend to remember faces more than names. Do you go to Northampton for Django in June? My memory isn't what it once was\, and I have wondered several times if we have met. If not\, I hope we do. I always enjoy your posts as well.",20433,"BBCode","2011-11-02 12:41:17"
20434,2959,"Yes! We did meet. I was hanging out in your guitar room when Yannick was talking about his tax woes and possibly selling his Franken Selmer. \
I'll be sure to hang around more this coming year as I won't be quite so shy this next go around. The experience was quite an overload - almost intimidating at times! LOL\
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-Andy",20433,"BBCode","2011-11-02 12:47:11"
20435,563,"Well\, make sure I know who you are\, and I'll pour some of the really good single malt for a toast. I hope you helped yourself to some of my guitars while you were there.",20433,"BBCode","2011-11-02 12:57:40"
20436,3574,"Hi!\
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I saw that you posted a photo of Django that you credited to the Bouchety family.  I'm assuming that's Jean Marcel Bouchety's family. I'm trying to compile proper biographical notes for J. Bouchety\, but finding very very little on him in the literature.  Is there any chance you could help put me in touch with his family so I can provide proper background information on him?\
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Thank you so much!\
Ian Culmell\
(<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Ian.Culmell@gmail.com\">Ian.Culmell@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->)\
US 832-628-4583",20436,"BBCode","2011-11-02 15:18:10"
20437,858,"Hi Dean\, the strings arrived.  However\,I received two sets of 11's.  I don't know if I didn't communicate correctly\, but I figured I was trading two sets of my 11's for two sets of your 10's...as I actually need 10's.  Again\, I thought it was more funny than anything\, and perhaps we just misunderstood each other\, but I wasn't sure if you were thinking the opposite or not.  Anyhow\, there are two sets of 11's on there way to you...so we just traded the same strings  :oops:  .\
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Shawn",20409,"BBCode","2011-11-02 15:36:53"
20438,1275,"It is funny and a very fair trade :-) .\
Sorry if I wasnt clear\, I asked if someone would trade [b]me[/b] a set of 10's\
but whatever\, no problemo. Nice meeting you.",20407,"BBCode","2011-11-02 16:32:26"
20439,858,"Yeah\, sorry about that.  I guess just a misunderstanding on my part.  Maybe I'll post a message here requesting a trade for 10's now.\
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Take care my friend\,\
Shawn",20409,"BBCode","2011-11-02 16:55:10"
20440,1275,"Jazzaferri has a post in classifieds right now\, I just contacted him but he has a bunch to trade",20407,"BBCode","2011-11-02 17:15:27"
20441,3325,"Thanks for the info Phil. It would seem that most of these guys do not have active websites. It might be better for me to wait until spring to go. I would really appreciate knowing a good place to stay. Thanks\, Karen\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51198#p51198]Subject: Amsterdam GJ[/url]\
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[quote=\"Phil\"]Hi Karen\, best to check out the web sites for:\
Robin Nolan\
Pigalle 44\
Lollo Meier\
Stochelo Rosenberg\
Jimmy Rosenberg\
Fapy Lafertin\
Prisor Jazz Band\
Tim Kliphuis\
Basily Gypsy Band\
Paulus Schafer\
Hot Club de Frank\
Tcha Limberger\
...to name just a few Gypsy musicians in the Amsterdam area; hope you find something! I had an overnight stay during the Summer\, so if you need a recommendation for an excellent hotel in a great location\, pm me...cheers\, Phil[/quote]",20441,"BBCode","2011-11-03 16:17:41"
20442,230,"Hi Karen\,\
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I stayed at the Wiechmann Hotel - it was a fabulous old hotel and superbly located\, overlooking a canal in the old Jordaan neighbourhood. It was also very reasonably priced...only cost me $100 for a small single room in August. Here's their site; I booked everything with them on line and all went smoothly without a hitch. best of luck\, Phil\
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[url=http://www.hotelwiechmann.nl/]http://www.hotelwiechmann.nl/[/url]",20441,"BBCode","2011-11-03 18:28:20"
20443,3325,"Thanks so much. Take care\, Karen",20441,"BBCode","2011-11-03 18:38:56"
20444,2435,"Steve\, you mad hoor. gypsy jazz gig tonight in The Patriots in Inchicore\, across the road from Kilmainham Gaol. Get your ass up here.\
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Dave",20444,"BBCode","2011-11-04 09:50:39"
20445,1852,"I am not sure from your post if you meant the message about getting ball ends from shawn or if you had sent another pm that hasn't arrived yet :D",20445,"BBCode","2011-11-04 10:05:30"
20446,668,"Hi\, just wondering if there's any chance I could have a copy of your B flat gypsy jazz real book please?",20446,"BBCode","2011-11-04 11:28:33"
20447,1063,"Thanks for your interest Graham.\
I'll put it directly on the forum at some point.\
Cheers\,\
-JG",20446,"BBCode","2011-11-04 13:06:29"
20448,1275,"Sorry for the confusion.\
I would like to trade to you\, my 11's (argie loops) for your 10\"s argies. (ball or loop doesn't matter)\
Could we do 3 sets?\
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Mr. Address is \
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Dean Gionis\
77 Dorset Drive\
Buffalo NY 14223\
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I can toss in the mail 2moro if this works for you.\
\
Thanks - Dean",20448,"BBCode","2011-11-04 13:14:05"
20449,1852,"Sounds like a deal\
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I will put yours in tomorrow's post :D \
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Thanks\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jay.jennings@shaw.ca\">jay.jennings@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->",20445,"BBCode","2011-11-04 13:50:25"
20450,1275,"Need your address",20448,"BBCode","2011-11-04 14:01:42"
20452,2522,"Hi Shawn\,\
I have two sets of Argie 10s looped end that I'd trade for 11s.  Interested?\
\
Steve",20452,"BBCode","2011-11-04 21:56:38"
20453,668,"nice one\, thanks",20446,"BBCode","2011-11-04 22:49:20"
20454,1275,"Hi Jay\
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The strings are on the way\, might take a week out to the west.  Thanks for helping me out\
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Dean",20448,"BBCode","2011-11-05 07:07:09"
20455,3585,"Dear Seller\,\
I am interested in seeing your D-500 and will be in Seattle today. Please call 253-925-2164 or  cell @ 206-369-9544 for Bonnie or Jim. \
Thanks!",20455,"BBCode","2011-11-05 10:47:09"
20456,1204,"[quote=\"bonfire\"]Dear Seller\,\
I am interested in seeing your D-500 and will be in Seattle today. Please call 253-925-2164 or  cell @ 206-369-9544 for Bonnie or Jim. \
Thanks![/quote]\
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Hello\,\
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My phone # is (425) 208-6025\, e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vbakh@hotmail.com\">vbakh@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
When and where would you like to meet tomorrow?\
I live in Sammamish. If you are in Seattle\, we can meet somewhere in Bellevue. I am available all the day tomorrow.\
\
Regards\,\
Vladimir",20455,"BBCode","2011-11-05 13:08:13"
20457,2082,"Hi Stu\,\
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I am big fan of yours and an aspiring Gypsy Guitar musician.A few years ago i almost purchased a similar MJS from Godefroy in his shop. It was his demo and i am sure you know the guitar. Due to timing i didn't pursue it and feel sorry i should have. Godefroy is  a nice guy and building great sounding instruments.\
At the moment i play a Boonstra made for Popy Basily that i purchased from one of his students. It has thick mellow in the mids and sharp bell like on the highs. Sounds best with Galli steels.\
I would like to ask you what are the best strings on your MJS? How often does it need to be set up?\
I am interested but not sure what your terms are. If you don't mind would you let me know.Your guitar is special and i think you expect the person who receives it to look after it for the future generations.\
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Best regards\,\
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Denny\,\
By the way i am from Canada!",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-05 16:22:32"
20458,220,"Hi Denny and thanks for those kind words.\
Its a beautiful guitar as i know you could hear from the clips\
It sounds at its best with (fairly new) Argentines 11-46 but absolutely only when they lose their squeakiness after a couple of days\, if you know what i mean:-)\
I really don't want to sell but for various reasons that i don't want to go in to have to sell.\
Its a great guitar(pretty obviously) and was the guitar that put Godefroy's name on the GJ scene.None other than Lollo Meier and  Matcho Winterstein expressed their admiration for it.\
Any buyer would have to pay for shipping on top of the price of 2\,0800 USD.\
Gogos new guitars are priced well above this resale price but\
trust me this guitar is something rather special.\
cheers Stu",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-05 17:36:44"
20459,2082,"Hi Stu\,\
\
Will you let it go for $2700?Is it in good condition or needing any work?\
I prefer regular post by Royal mail to Canada post economy.\
It would be no problem since i had my Boonstra delivered beautifully.I have my own insurance.\
Is Paypal ok?\
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Best\,\
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Denny",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-05 18:00:43"
20460,858,"I'm very interested Steve\, thanks for helping out.  My address is:\
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Shawn Walters\
701 Deerfield Circle\
Valley Center\, KS 67147\
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As soon as I have your address I'll send you the 11's (probably Monday afternoon).  Thanks again!\
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Shawn",20460,"BBCode","2011-11-06 03:42:16"
20461,220,"Hi Denny\
yeah i'll let it go for $2700--but i'm going to have to buy a hard case so you're getting a good deal!! \
Its basically in nice condition apart from a 1 inch hairline crack in the finish that Godefroy assures me is harmless structurally.The hairline crack has been there for about 4 years and not changed or got worse.Theres a small dent on the side of the guitar near where you'd put a strap button.And finally a harmless one inch mark on the top part of the soundboard.These marks would be dead easy to put right--i just haven't bothered to do so.\
Re-payment i don't use paypal--i'll pay you (subtract from the total amount)to use western union which i've used many times in the past.\
I wasn't really expecting to have to send abroad so i'm completely ignorant re posting it.Let me know what suits you.\
cheers",20461,"BBCode","2011-11-06 05:15:10"
20462,220,"Hi Denny\
How does the PAypal money transfer work?--does the money go directly into my bank account? If thats the case you can pay by Paypal by all means.What info do you need--my paypal account?\
I forgot to answer your question about strings--i use Argentines 11-46.Imo this gtr sounds best with those--i've tried all the others but those are what i use on the videos and audio recs.",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-06 08:16:48"
20463,2082,"Hi Stu\,\
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For Paypal all you need is your credit card. Go to Paypal.com and sign up with your information. It's the best way.\
Can yo get an estimate for the postage first. From Holland it was about $150 and it should be about the same from GRB.I can send you about $2850 via Paypal in minutes.\
On my Boonstra the fellow marked it as  a gift assigned a value of $500 US therefore it cleared customs easily. I had my own insurance and it arrived here easily.   \
One other question i had was regarding the frets. Are they needing work?\
If you change your mind and want to sell locally that's fine. I understand the hassle of shipping internationally. No worries!\
Thanks\,\
 Denny",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-06 08:37:35"
20464,220,"Hi denny\
I already have a paypal account with debitcard.But what info do you need from me to send the money.Do you need my paypal account number if there is one? forgive me but i hardly ever use Paypal so am a bit ignorant about these things\
The frets are ok but maybe they could do with a dressing--the action is nice and low  with no buzzing just a nice crunch as you can hear.\
I'll find out the postage rates tomorrow but it will likely be similar to Holland-- but are you ready to go ahead with the deal? I'll need confirmation asap if thats ok.\
cheers\
Stu",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-06 09:38:28"
20465,3358,"Hi Stu\,\
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my name is Arne and I'm a Djangoaddict from Germany. For a long time I'm searching for a way to amplify the sound of my Gypsyguitar. Now I read your thread and I'm very interested in your Yoga Tie Clip. Could you perhaps give me an exact description of the model you are using or a link or perhaps you're even selling yours? \
\
Thanks a lot in advance\,\
Greetings\, \
Arne",20465,"BBCode","2011-11-06 09:57:34"
20466,2082,"Hi Stu\,\
All you need to do is send me your email for your Paypal account you log on to.\
The money will then be deposited into your Paypal.\
Yes i think we can work out the deal provided any unusual postage fees.\
I am located:\
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278 Kerwood Dr.\
Cambridge\, ON N3C 4M4\
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Denny Bitovski",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-06 10:00:15"
20467,220,"OK--i'll find out the approx price tomorrow for postage--don't imagine there'll a problem with the price.\
Did you say you want it sent economy--does that mean by sea mail(surface mail)which takes forever or airmail economy?\
For future reference here's my email for Paypal.Does the money go into the bank account my card is connected to? Sorry for my stupidity in these matters:-)\
For future reference here's my email for Paypal\
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btw--i have a gig at Le Quecumbar this friday 11th so can't send the guitar till Saturday 12th if thats OK.\
cheers",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-06 11:09:34"
20468,220,"Hi Arne\
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here is the information on the microphone\
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[url=http://www.maplin.co.uk/electret-tie-clip-microphone-27416]http://www.maplin.co.uk/electret-tie-cl ... hone-27416[/url]\
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Its the best microphone i've tried and also the least expensive!!!\
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i use it here:\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M5FCZzg_L4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M5FCZzg_L4[/url]\
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its a very natural sound.\
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cheers\
Stu",20468,"BBCode","2011-11-06 11:18:12"
20469,3358,"Thx for the links ! Impressive Playing !!\
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Greetings from Ger",20465,"BBCode","2011-11-06 12:51:07"
20470,2522,"Shawn\,\
Sounds good\, I'll send out two sets of 10s your way.  I may need a day to get to the PO\, but they will get to you.\
\
My address is-\
Steve Meger\
120 17th Street South\
La Crosse\, WI 54601\
\
thanks\,\
Steve",20452,"BBCode","2011-11-06 16:59:37"
20471,858,"Not a problem Steve...I'm in no big rush.  Many\, many thanks again for being willing to trade.  I have so many 11's around and I rarely use them.\
\
Shawn",20460,"BBCode","2011-11-06 19:46:00"
20472,2082,"Hi Stu\,\
Usually by airmail economy is standard.\
Yes the email you have is linked to your bank account and when the payment is sent you will receive an email notification to your account via your Paypal.\
I have used paypal to by the Boonstra guitar from Holland.\
Can't afford a new one and don't have patience to break them in years anyway.\
I think the MJS and Boonstra guitars will shine with my style.Dream guitars!\
Yours may be one of the first ones Godefroy made. He is a very talented luthier and desrves much recognition.\
No worries about the Saturday gig and you can ship it next week. Provided\, you can help me out with some tips on harmonics you play for Norweigan Dance! \
\
Regards\,\
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Denny",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-07 07:06:49"
20473,1204,"Hello\,\
\
Please let me know whether you still interested in buying this guitar. I'll be in Seattle tonight and we could meet there.\
\
Regards\,\
Vladimir\
(425) 2086025\
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20474,220,"Hi Denny\
I'm having difficulty finding out how much the air standard post will be because i don't know the weight as yet because obviously i don't have a hard case and the packaging.If you are happy to pay $150 for the post as you did for the Boonstra i'll pay any extra on top.If it turns out not to be that much i can either refund you via Paypal or maybe give you a couple of little lessons sent on a private Youtube link!\
What do u want to know re Harmonics on Danse Norwegian?:-)\
Let me asap\
Cheers\
Stu",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-07 07:52:37"
20475,220,"I keep forgetting to mention that of course i will mark the parcel as a 'gift'\,say $600?",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-07 07:55:03"
20476,2082,"OK Stu\,\
It's a deal!\
I am  a bit tight on the savings but just my dream  for a long time an MJS and yours just happewns to be the right time.\
I can send you the payment tomorrow.\
Alos\, is there  a truss rod included for the neck adjustment? Not sure what type of box or conatiner for shipping. You can wrap some bubble wrap around the case or foam in the box.\
\
Regards\,\
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Denny.",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-07 08:23:47"
20477,3585,"My husband and I live south of Seattle\, but normally travel into Seattle during the weekend\, however\, he was very sick yesterday and in bed asleep nearly all day. We have plans to be in Seattle again next weekend and could arrange a time to see the guitar then\, if it has not already been sold to someone else by then.\
Thank you\,\
Bonnie C.",20455,"BBCode","2011-11-07 08:57:57"
20478,1204,"Ok\, I understand. Thanks for update and take care!\
\
Regards\,\
Vladimir",20455,"BBCode","2011-11-07 09:20:20"
20479,220,"Great! please send the money tomorrow if you can --i'll send either next weekend or next monday.I've never sent anything like this big before by myself but used to do it on a weekly basis at the guitar shop i worked at (but we used to use Fed Ex not Royalmail).I want to make sure i do it properly and make sure the package is strong and secure.I'll go into London tomorrow and try and get a good strong box from one of the guitar shops.\
I'm really glad that its going to someone who'll appreciate it such a unique guitar.I'll try to get some new Argie 11-46s strings for it as well.\
Please email when you have sent the money.\
Cheers",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-07 11:28:03"
20480,2522,"Shawn\,\
I was able to mail them (nonpriority) today.  So maybe you'll have them by the end of the week.  Turns out my new Dupont Nomade calls for 11s so I happened to have some 10s from my former Dell Arte... funny how that worked out for us.\
\
Steve",20452,"BBCode","2011-11-07 14:37:22"
20481,858,"Great!  Thanks a bunch Steve.  I'll be sending the 11's off to you tomorrow.  I hope they arrive in good speed.\
\
Shawn",20460,"BBCode","2011-11-07 19:22:47"
20482,248,"Christo\,\
Great!! I need shirts and thongs for Franglais . . . . .\
shirts: T-shirts\, cotton\, no tag with our logo\, name and a catch phase\,\
Thongs- the same.\
Would like to make batches of 35-50 or so??\
is this at all doable?\
Thanks\,\
Ben\
Ps. Really want a messanger\, and some shirts (polos would be real cool to\, man!)\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51110#p51110]Subject: T-Shirt printing[/url]\
\
[quote=\"DjangoShirts.com\"]While I am one here I thought I would mention that DjangoShirts can print super small(even on demand potentially) batches of shirts for your band\, guitar brand\, or event!  If you need t-shirts or other merch printed I'm here to help.  Just shoot me an email. I am a musician so I understand how merch works better than your local printer does. :)\
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[url=http://djangoshirts.bigcartel.com/about-djangoshirts]http://djangoshirts.bigcartel.com/about-djangoshirts[/url]\
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Keep swingin\
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Christo[/quote]",20482,"BBCode","2011-11-07 21:43:42"
20484,3539,"Hey Ben\,\
\
Sounds great! I'd be happy to do that stuff for you. Shoot mr an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@djangoshirts.com\">info@djangoshirts.com</a><!-- e -->.  Please include the logo in your email and I'll put a quote range together for you.\
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Chris",20482,"BBCode","2011-11-08 07:10:22"
20485,2082,"Good day Stu\,\
\
I scrounged up enough dough to send via Paypal to you this afternoon.\
Is $2800 ok for now\, i was hoping to do the fret dressing once i receive it?\
Let me know of any shipping issues but i think it shoul dbe fine considering from Holland it worked well.\
Also i was wondering if you have a key for the truss rod adjustment. I beleive Godefroy makes these with truss rods.\
Regards\,\
\
Denny.",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-08 09:05:52"
20486,220,"Hi Denny\
Thanks very much for sending the money-- $2800 is fine.\
I don't have a truss rod adjuster but when i've had it adjusted in the past Godfroy just used a standard adjuster--nothing special.\
I'll keep you posted as to progress re mail--i'll probably send ext money as saturday mail only gets sent monday anyway.\
thanks again.\
Stu",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-08 09:49:50"
20487,220,"that  last pm should have read mailing next monday.:-)",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-08 09:51:25"
20488,220,"I've just checked my Paypal account and its not showing your money.Does it take time? I'm a bit worried--maybe it shows the next day\
Do i have to transfer the money from Paypal to my bank account or does it do it automatically.\
Can you contact me via my email from now on.\
\
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cheers",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-08 10:27:01"
20489,2082,"Hi Stu\,\
Sounds great!\
As an alternate i was considering saving for a beat up older Dupont VRB locally but it was double the cost!They seem like nice guitars and probably sound fantastic\, however\, i would venture to say your MJS and Godefroys creations probably are of equal caliber.Not sure if you've ever palyed one of these monsters but the rave around here is all about Duponts. Is it more hype perhaps.It amazes me at the cost of some of these! I wonder why yourself\,  Fapy\, Lolo\, Popy etc. play MJS\, Boonstara's!\
Anyhow i really look forward to hosting the MJS at my home with  the aspiration to continue growing the sound to the point where every GJ player will envy it!  If in the Uk\, perhaps some day we can reunite over a good jam session!\
Payment of $2800 US  for the purchase of 2003 MJS to; Paypal acoount\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:stublagden@yahoo.co.uk\">stublagden@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\, is on the way.\
\
Best regards\,\
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Denny Bitovski",20457,"BBCode","2011-11-08 10:33:44"
20490,220,"Phew--the money came thru to my Paypal account--seems it takes a little longer to arrive than we thought.A bit pissed that paypal limit my monthly withdrawal to £500 until i get 'bank accont verification'--anyway i'll sort that out in the next few days.\
I've tried a few Duponts including one of the first ones ever made formerly owned by Fapy Lafertin which was great.\
Not all Maruejouls guitars are great---like all the good makers some sound better than others and noone knows why.\
My(your) guitar is a mystery as well---it may not be the loudest guitar but when i used to play it at Samoreau campsite in Samois it used to draw crowds in from afar\
I believe it was the second or third selmer type gtr Godefroy ever made.Without wishing to blow my own trumpet the reason many of the name players you mentioned play Maruejouls is because they heard this guitar in Samoreau over the last few years.Matcho Winterstein and Ritary also loved it.There is a video i uploaded on Youtube of a great jam with Matcho and Ritary in Samoreau in 2005--Ritary is playing your guitar--sadly the weather was a torrential rain storm so you can't hear it that well(and Ritary is a quiet player anyhow)but still cool eh?:-)\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R_Y-E_RG8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R_Y-E_RG8[/url]\
cheers",20458,"BBCode","2011-11-08 12:15:46"
20493,1275,"Yeah\, got em Shawn.  Thanks for checking.  Again\, the most equitable trade in world history (ha\, ha). Jazzaferri ended up trading me so it all worked out.\
\
Thanks",20407,"BBCode","2011-11-09 10:57:16"
20494,131,"Yeah\, I saw the Cas F was on hold\, wondered if you were the buyer.   Sorry it didn't happen for you.   \
\
I did play Yannick's Selmer at DiJ\, but not much.   I heard him play it in two workshops and it sounded pretty good to me.   It looks pretty shop worn and I remember thinking it sounds better than it looks.   It is a converted tenor\, right?   Do you know the serial number?   Anyhow\, hope it works out\, let me know if it does.  \
\
Regards Hot Club of DC next week\, we play at Bistrot Lepic on Wisconsin Ave\, DC (Georgetown area) on Thursday\, the 17th.  Sounds like you might already be gone by then\, but if you plans change\, please join us.   Bistrot Lepic is a cool little wine bar.  Wines are mostly French and the staff has a good time with it.   Hip\, casual\, cozy\, always packed\, one of our favorites.  We play there monthly plus special occasions.   Next Thursday is the \"official\" opening of the 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau.    \
\
Baltimore is about 2-1/2 hours from where I live one way\, so with a gig on \
Thursday night\, I don't think I can make it up to see you in the Tu/Wed time period.   Enjoy your stay and visit with Jacques.   There is usually good live music down the Fells Point area of Baltimore.    If I don't see you at Bistrot Lepic\, hopefully we'll meet up at DiJ 2012.   \
\
I'm building a Castellucia D ala the one Stephane (Joli Gadjo) is currently playing.   If it turns out good\, I'll probably make another to sell.   Also working on a 4 brace Selmer using ideas gleaned at DiJ last.\
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Until next time\, \
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Craig",20494,"BBCode","2011-11-09 11:16:39"
20496,858,"Hi Steve\, I sent off your strings this afternoon.  Apologies for the delay\, but I was tied up at work the last two days and wasn't able to make it to the post office until today.  They are now on the way though...just thought I would let you know!\
\
Take care\,\
Shawn",20460,"BBCode","2011-11-09 14:29:58"
20497,3502,"Hi there\, \
\
I'll buy the Stochelo DVD's if available still. \
\
$90 correct?\
\
let me know your paypal and I will send it.  I'm in portland oregon\
\
Jesse Richter\
4219 NE 78th Ave\
Portland\, OR\
97218",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-10 08:58:50"
20498,1204,"Hello\,\
\
Yes\, it's $90. My paypal is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vbakh@hotmail.com\">vbakh@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
I'll ship them tomorrow.\
\
Thanks!\
Vladimir",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-10 09:03:06"
20499,1204,"[quote=\"vbakhmet\"]Hello\,\
\
Yes\, it's $90. My paypal is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vbakh@hotmail.com\">vbakh@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
I'll ship them tomorrow.\
\
Thanks!\
Vladimir[/quote]\
\
\
I've got it\, thanks!",20499,"BBCode","2011-11-10 09:48:48"
20500,230,"Hi Stu\, any further word on if Mayo's CD was released? Cheers Phil",19318,"BBCode","2011-11-11 06:27:29"
20501,1204,"Hello\,\
\
I shipped DVDs an hour ago. USPS tracking number is 03081400000213517434. Please let me know when you receive it.\
\
Thanks\,\
Vladimir",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-11 10:28:43"
20502,1204,"Hello\,\
\
This guitar is still available. Please let me know whether you want to meet tomorrow (on Saturday). I can come to Seattle tomorrow afternoon.\
\
Regards\,\
Vladimir",20455,"BBCode","2011-11-11 10:30:46"
20503,2959,"Hi Jps56 - don't know if you've been around the forums lately. When you have the chance\, I'd still love to have whatever Grilles you can provide!\
Many thanks.\
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\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49770#p49770]Subject: Les Doigts De L'Homme Grilles?[/url]\
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[quote=\"jps56\"]You can get some transcriptions of a few songs from the \"Daniel Givone - Gypsy Guitar Songbook (French and English) w/CD\".\
\
If you just want the grilles let me know....[/quote]",20200,"BBCode","2011-11-11 11:52:57"
20504,858,"Just wanted to let you know the strings arrived the other day.  Many\, many thanks for the trade!\
\
Shawn",20460,"BBCode","2011-11-11 12:14:57"
20505,2522,"Good to hear and glad it worked out.  I'm sure mine will be here soon.  I'm playing a gig this weekend\, it's been a while... wish me luck!\
\
Steve",20452,"BBCode","2011-11-11 13:27:11"
20506,220,"Hi Phil\
I met Mayos manager at IGGF in July(hes also Samsons(who was playing) manager as well--he said Mayos cd would be out in 3 months time and that was 4 months ago!....so can't be long now--keep your eye on Djangostation.\
All the best\
Stu",19334,"BBCode","2011-11-12 04:42:38"
20507,1204,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51377#p51377]Subject: GJ Books / DVDs for sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Pugs47\"]will you take $35 for Gypsy Picking and Melhings Arp DVD[/quote]\
\
How about $40?\
\
THanks\, \
Vladimir",20507,"BBCode","2011-11-12 09:35:06"
20508,944,"OK\, send Paypal email  info to;\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ejpugliese@aol.com\">ejpugliese@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",20507,"BBCode","2011-11-12 11:10:37"
20509,1275,"Jay _ got em! Pretty quick.  Thanks again.\
\
Dean",20448,"BBCode","2011-11-12 14:30:03"
20510,2140,"Hello Michael.\
Do you think we could see what the sales are for my cd with Patrick Saussois? Thank you.\
 Daniel John Martin",20510,"BBCode","2011-11-13 03:25:58"
20511,3596,"Hello.  I already have the \"Gypsy Fire\" book\, but not the CD.  As such\, I would be willing to pay $20 shipped and PPal for your \"Gypsy Fire\" book and CD.  If you accept my offer\, consider the sale final and let me know your PP address.\
Thanks\,\
Steve",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 13:03:07"
20512,1204,"Hello Steve\
\
Where are you localted (ZIP code)? I would like to estimate my shipping cost first.",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 13:17:10"
20513,3596,"Hi.  85281 (Arizona).  Thanks for your consideration.",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 13:27:36"
20514,3596,"I need to go out for a few hours\, but I will check my messages as soon as I return.  If my offer is good\, I will PP you the $20.  Thanks.",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 13:29:59"
20515,9,"Hi John\,\
\
I just check....three copies have sold. I can pay you now or just wait till more are sold.\
\
Let me know\,\
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",20515,"BBCode","2011-11-13 13:49:34"
20516,1204,"Yes\, please paypal to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vbakh@hotmail.com\">vbakh@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I'll ship it tomorrow.\
\
Regards\,\
Vladimir",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 14:31:23"
20518,3596,"Thanks Vladimir.  I just sent the money.  Steve",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 16:48:28"
20519,1204,"I just got it. Thanks a lot!",20511,"BBCode","2011-11-13 17:23:06"
20520,3502,"Hey Elliot\,\
\
Saw a thread from quite a while ago you owned a JWC guitar.  I was thinking about buying one.  You still into yours?  They've got em at Caravan Guitars for $2200.  Pretty steep seeing as they are $1400 euro.\
\
Just wondering how it has grown on you?\
\
thanks\
Jesse",20520,"BBCode","2011-11-13 18:59:21"
20521,2140,"Hello Michael.\
If we could cash out 2011 this oncoming December that would be great.\
And if you would still keep the others for any eventual future customers that would even greater...\
Hope all is fine with you and your family!\
In the wait of (hopefully) meeting you one day.\
Yours very friendly...\
DJM",20510,"BBCode","2011-11-14 03:35:07"
20522,516,"Hi Jesse:\
\
No\, sorry\, I have an early issue Manouche Moreno #34\, but I'm still very happy with it and really haven't found any need to change it up.  People have said the JWC is even better\, so I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be satisfied with one.  To me they sound very similar with the JWC having maybe a slightly 'woodier' tone.  \
\
Hope that helps a little\, I know buying a guitar sight-unseen can be nerve wracking...   \
\
TTYS\
\
Elliot\
\
\
\
[quote=\"richter4208\"]Hey Elliot\,\
\
Saw a thread from quite a while ago you owned a JWC guitar.  I was thinking about buying one.  You still into yours?  They've got em at Caravan Guitars for $2200.  Pretty steep seeing as they are $1400 euro.\
\
Just wondering how it has grown on you?\
\
thanks\
Jesse[/quote]",20520,"BBCode","2011-11-14 08:47:42"
20523,9,"OK\, sounds good.\
\
Yes\, would like to meet you someday! Maybe Samois 2012???\
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",20515,"BBCode","2011-11-14 08:58:42"
20524,2140,"with pleasure!\
Will wait from your news...\
sincerely\
DJM",20510,"BBCode","2011-11-14 09:37:09"
20525,1124,"There was every need Payne you doosh-Now go back to bed like a good lad",20525,"BBCode","2011-11-14 10:12:42"
20526,2959,"Matt - I liked your playing on MSG\, good video. You have a ton of licks there to disect and learn from.\
Did you figure all of that out or where did you get the transcription? This is one of my favorite songs. \
\
Much appreciated\, \
Andy\
\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51119#p51119]Subject: Correct Fingerings for MSG [video][/url]\
\
[quote=\"Matt Cross\"][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6nLIZeulbQ[/youtube]\
\
Hello everyone!\
\
My name is Matt Cross.  This is my first DB forum post.  \
\
I am posting to get some tips on the fingerings I use for Montagne Ste. Genevieve / Valse a Django.  I am concerned that the ones I am currently using will keep me from being able to speed up.  The fingerings I am mainly concerned about are the ones I use for:\
\
1) the triplets over the B7 chord in the A section (currently 3 notes per string over all six strings).\
\
2) the descending G major and descending D7 arpeggios in the B section.  \
\
I am using what I understand to be gypsy picking (Alternate picking with downstrokes on all string changes) except for in a few of the slower spots.\
\
If anyone has any tips or criticisms at all\, I would appreciate it\, whether for the two points I mentioned\, or ANYTHING else.  I'm fairly new to playing gypsy music like this\, but I would like to develop it further.\
\
I am using a 2.5mm Wegen pick\, medium gauge Martin 80/20 Bronze strings\, and a Larrivee 000 style guitar (I also have an Eastman 000 guitar with a cutaway) until I can afford a Gitane DG-255 (as per Stephane Wrembel's recommendation).  I am trying to use the right hand form that I see Stephane use.\
\
Thanks for looking.  I look forward to reading what you folks have to say\, and enjoying the wealth of knowledge posted on these forums.[/quote]",20526,"BBCode","2011-11-14 11:38:02"
20527,3567,"Hi Andy\,\
\
Dennis Chang made a transcription here on this site - [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8494]viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8494[/url]\
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That's not the version that I play\, but a lot of the licks that I use are in there.  It would do me good to learn that version\, actually\, because it seems that everyone's version is a little different - kind of like a mishmash of everyone else's versions\, and a few signature licks.  \
\
The version that I learned is based on the one in the Django Fake Book (jazz chart style transcriptions of lots of gyspy standards)\, written in standard notation (so I hope you read music).  Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewcross@gmail.com\">matthewcross@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll forward you the Django Fake Book.\
\
I'm very glad to hear that someone would find my video useful - I'm so green on the scene!  \
\
Matt",20526,"BBCode","2011-11-14 11:50:28"
20529,3502,"Hey Vlad.\
\
Got the videos.  Thanks so much\, perfect.  That's your gitane d500 for sale?  I might be interested in buying if it's still available.  Let me know.\
\
My friend from Seattle is driving down from Seattle to Portland so maybe we could avoid shipping.  \
\
Does it have a  fitted gypsy case?\
\
thanks\,\
jesse",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-15 13:53:09"
20530,1204,"Hello Jesse\,\
\
I am glad everything went fine with DVDs.\
Yes\, that D500 is mine\, and is still for sale\, and yes\, it has a hard shell case included. You are more than welcome to take it :-)\
\
Regards\,\
Vladimir",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-15 13:59:27"
20531,3502,"I think $400 sounds reasonable\, but I'd like to not have to pay shipping charges from Seattle to Portland.  I'll have to see if my friend would be willing to drive it.  I believe he's in east Seattle too.  \
\
Jesse",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-15 14:20:43"
20532,1204,"Sure\, no problem",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-15 14:24:42"
20533,3502,"Vlad\,\
\
Here's my phone number.  503-314-1253\
\
Got some info from my friend.  \
\
might be easier to discuss details for delivery personally\
Jesse",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-15 16:42:24"
20534,3600,"I would like to buy the Gitane D-500 you are selling for $400. I'm new to DjangoBooks- how do we get the ball rolling?",20534,"BBCode","2011-11-15 18:07:06"
20535,1204,"Sorry\, it was just sold - payment pending\
\
Thanks!\
Vladimir",20534,"BBCode","2011-11-15 18:10:13"
20536,3600,"Ok\, thanks.",20534,"BBCode","2011-11-15 18:30:55"
20537,3502,"Payment sent for the DG500.\
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This is my friends email\
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Would you please email him with a good day and time for you to meet?\
\
thankyou\
Jesse",20497,"BBCode","2011-11-15 18:35:25"
20538,3502,"Sorry forgot to ask if you have any gypsy type picks that you would include since you aren't playing that style anymore?  I don't have any gypsy picks at the moment.\
\
thanks\,\
Jesse",20538,"BBCode","2011-11-15 18:41:56"
20539,3601,"Hi Phil\,\
Could you please send me pictures?\
Thanks\,\
\
Vincent",20539,"BBCode","2011-11-15 20:05:31"
20540,230,"sure...I will post some pictures. Where are you located?\
Cheers\
Phil",20540,"BBCode","2011-11-16 06:01:22"
20541,3601,"Hi Phil\,\
I'm in Nova Scotia\, Canada\, on the other side of the continent...\
There aren't many gipsy guitars in my area so whichever one I choose I will need it shipped.\
Thanks\
\
Vincent",20539,"BBCode","2011-11-16 15:10:40"
20542,230,"Hi Vincent\, are you on Skype we can have a Skype chat and I can show you the guitar? cheers Phil",20540,"BBCode","2011-11-16 17:51:03"
20543,773,"Alright Dave\,\
\
A bit late now\, but let me know if you are doing another gig. \
\
And cheers for giving me somewhere to stay at Cloughtoberfest\, I didn't fancy sleeping in the van. \
\
Good luck\,\
Steven",20444,"BBCode","2011-11-17 06:26:16"
20544,3601,"Hi Phil\
Sorry I am not on Skype.\
If you have just a few pics that will be a good start.\
Thanks",20539,"BBCode","2011-11-17 08:16:35"
20546,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
How's things with you these days?  Hope you're doing well.  I was checking Caravan's site the other day\, listening to the clips\, a couple of them seemed to stand out to my ear\, just curious if you've seen them in the shop.  One was the 82 JP Favino.  I remember seeing it on ebay about a year or so ago\, seem to recall it was in the 3500-4000 range\, maybe no buyer.  It looks like one that Jacques M had for sale\, refinished\, refret\, etc.  The other was the JWC\, sounded pretty good in the clip.  Not really looking to replace my Dupont\, but you know how it is\, always looking just the same and that's how you come across pieces that speak differently to you.  Things are pretty good out here\, playing a few gigs with a quintet doing a variety of 20s-40s tunes\, singing and playing rhythm\, used the Dupont on two dates\, will try an Epiphone archtop tomorrow. \
best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->",20546,"BBCode","2011-11-17 12:15:04"
20547,563,"Mark\, really nice to hear from you! That Favino was once marked as sold\, but I don't think it ever really was. Normally\, I'd fall all over myself trying guitars for friends\, but I will not do business with Caravan. I won't even set foot in Josh's shop. On three separate occasions I have tried to deal with him\, and in each case he was dishonest nad deceptive. When I called him out on it\, he added obnoxious to the mix. He has a guitar in the shop right now that I tried to buy\, and he sent me an e-mail making all sorts of promises\, and asking me to let him keeo it until the shop opened. Then one day it was marked \"sold\" on his site. No word of warning to me\, nor any expalnation...just \"sold\". Again when I called him out\, he said he's sold it to a really famous gypsy player. (I know who he meant\, and no one has ever heard of him.). Then\, he posts a picture to the Chicago gypsy jazz forum\, and the guitars is in a case on the wall. Most of his sales are to himself\, and to be honest\, I have my doubts about the legitimacy of his business. Most of the \"sales\" he made in the last year are still in his shop\, which I find quite bizarre.. \
\
So sadly\, I have to tell you I can't help you. I simply will not set foot in his shop\, or do business with him in any way. You do what you like\, but I can't be part of it. If you like\, I can try to get someone else to go play it for you\, but I just can't be the guy. \
\
On the other hand\, I played the Selmers and the Grand Modele Busato that Jacques Mazzoleni has last night in Baltimore. Whoa\, were they great!!! The Busato is coming to spend three weeks with me while Jacques is in France. Who knoiws if it will ever go home.\
\
Hope you are well. I have been nursing a chronic cough since August\, but am otherwise happy and looking forward to retirement in April.\
\
Michael",20547,"BBCode","2011-11-17 15:53:57"
20548,3603,"Hi Stu\,\
\
After reading your posts\, I thought you might be able to help me. I am writing an article on Django & be-bop and discovered Baro. I am not a guitarist\, but I am interested in this music and in my article\, which will be directed to a mainstream jazz audience - mostly musicians - I would like to make them aware of the Gypsy Jazz repertoire and hopefully encourage them to play it on their saxes\, trumpets & trombones -\
\
While I can find some of Baro's recordings\, finding sheet music of his compositions is difficult. If you could direct me to some of this material\, it would make my article much stronger.\
\
Thank you for considering my request.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Andrew Homzy \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrew.homzy@gmail.com\">andrew.homzy@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20548,"BBCode","2011-11-18 00:59:48"
20549,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
Thanks for getting back to me\, and for the heads up on Caravan.  Just wondered if you'd happened to have heard those guitars\, I won't be following up with them.  Have fun with that Busato! Looked like Jacques had some great ones in. Did you try the Selmer Eddie Freeman? Seems like it would be a superb rhythm guitar. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement!\
Mark",20546,"BBCode","2011-11-18 06:39:36"
20551,220,"Hi Andrew\
The guy you need to contact is Scot Wise--he has all the sheet music relating to Baro and is THE expert re the Ferrets.\
Look under the members section--he is 'scot'.\
hope that helps.\
Stu",20551,"BBCode","2011-11-18 09:17:26"
20552,220,"Forgot to mention Scot Wise also has a website.\
\
[url=http://www.musetteguitars.com/]http://www.musetteguitars.com/[/url]\
\
cheers\
Stu",20551,"BBCode","2011-11-18 09:20:05"
20553,4,"Hey!\
\
What's happening? I've got a '93 Dupont that was made for Moreno\, built to Favino specs. It's the deepest sounding gypsy guitar I've ever heard. I even have a picture of Tchan-Tchou playing it. Moreno used it on his Bolero. I sold it once before and got it back\, now I'm looking to unload it again. Call 1 917-880-2321 or email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you're interested. I'd like to get $7\,5K for it which is what it's going to sell for if I send it to Djangobooks. Let me know!",20553,"BBCode","2011-11-18 11:02:31"
20554,3603,"Thanks muchly ~~~~~~\
\
A.",20548,"BBCode","2011-11-18 11:35:06"
20555,230,"I've attached a few photos on Djangobooks...let me know what you think...cheers Phil\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&p=51517#p51517]viewtopic.php?f=10&p=51517#p51517[/url]",20540,"BBCode","2011-11-18 18:29:49"
20556,3601,"Thanks Phil\, it looks in great shape. I have a few more questions:\
What is the shape of the neck (traditional U-shaped\, or thinner modern)?\
Action ?\
Weight of the instrument ?\
\
I want to upgrade from my Cigano\, and trying to decide on the best option. \
Cheers\
\
Vincent",20539,"BBCode","2011-11-18 18:45:56"
20557,1852,"Mine finally arrived :D  good old Canada post the true essence of snail mail :D",20557,"BBCode","2011-11-18 20:32:35"
20558,230,"Hi Vincent\, here's a clip of me playing \"Dance Norwegian\" on my Gallato\,\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Gypsyjazzwest#p/u/33/BbuRx3oV_KE]http://www.youtube.com/user/Gypsyjazzwe ... buRx3oV_KE[/url]\
\
I don't pretend to be any great Gypsy guitar player\, but hopefully it will let you hear what it sounds like. It has a traditional U-shaped neck; it's actually quite a thick neck; Mateos built this guitar following the design of Django's 452 model Selmer; so it's a replica of that Selmer model\, and so there's no truss rod\, hence the neck is thicker to compensate. Angelo referred to it as \"a Man's neck\".  Angelo & Tchavolo recorded a duo CD both playing Gallato's on their CD \"Memoires L'Hommage A Django\"\, you may have heard it.\
\
I have gig and jammed a lot with this guitar and it always cuts through at jam sessions; it has that great Gypsy bark and rich growl when you dig in with the big Gypsy chords. It is a very light guitar\, I haven't weighed it\, but can easily do that. It sounds great and has opened up nicely over the years. It has a custom-made rosewood bridge\, made by Josh Hegg at Djangobooks; I also have the original bridge. It's certainly a nice step up from the Gitano. Do you gig or jam a lot? Let me know if any more questions\, Cheers Phil",20540,"BBCode","2011-11-19 06:43:43"
20559,3601,"Hi Phil\,\
Nice playing! \
Unfortunately the thick neck is a turn-off for me. I tried a few Selmers in Michael Bauer's room last June at Django Camp\, and I would prefer not to have a U-shaped. I gig or jam about once a week\, and I am fortunate enough that a friend lets me have a nicer guitar while I look for a good fit.\
I wish to thank you for your time\, I'm sure your guitar will sell.\
Cheers\,\
\
Vincent",20539,"BBCode","2011-11-20 11:36:43"
20560,3601,"Hello\, could you please send some pictures?\
Would you consider shipping to Canada?\
Thanks\,\
\
Vincent",20560,"BBCode","2011-11-20 11:43:26"
20561,230,"Hi Vincent\, thanks for the reply\, best of luck with your search..cheers Phil",20540,"BBCode","2011-11-20 12:20:41"
20562,1509,"Hi Ben\, \
\
Do you know how long Adrian is going to be in NYC?  If for a while do you have his email address?  If so I was interested in contacting him about possibly getting a private lesson.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Alex",20562,"BBCode","2011-11-20 15:12:35"
20563,248,"Alex\,\
on and off until the 20th ort so of DEc. . . however\, he is not really a teacher (according to him . . . . ).\
His email I have someplace- give me a day or so to find it.\
B&gt;",20562,"BBCode","2011-11-20 15:28:31"
20564,1509,"Hi Ben\, \
\
OK\, here's here for a while I guess.  Thanks for sending me his email and in the least I'd like to see if he is playing anywhere while he's here.\
\
Alex",20562,"BBCode","2011-11-20 15:40:05"
20565,248,"Alex\,\
Vaugely he is playing at zebulon sometimes . . . .  not exaactly sure when . . . .\
and he sits in a lot with us and cyrille.\
his email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adrienmoingard@wanadoo.fr\">adrienmoingard@wanadoo.fr</a><!-- e -->\
cheers\
b",20562,"BBCode","2011-11-20 16:32:49"
20566,3491,"cheers mary\,  keep the list posted if any jams come up in baltimore.\
\
i'm about 30 min. north of baltimore\, just above the mason dixon (MD. / PA. line)\
\
just found your youtube page and subscribed. :)  \
\
see/hear you around..\
\
\
cheers -Dan",20566,"BBCode","2011-11-20 16:44:20"
20567,3383,"Will do! Best way to stay in touch is through email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mary.alouette@gmail.com\">mary.alouette@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or facebook - Mary Alouette. \
\
Same goes for you if you know of any jams - let me know!\
\
Cheers\,\
Mary",20566,"BBCode","2011-11-20 16:50:03"
20568,1182,"Hey Ted\,\
I'm not sure if you aware it was me that posted the ad: Denis' friend Roberto Rosenman.\
I had a 96 Dupont until last week when a cyclist crashed into me and smashed it which is why I'm looking for a new one. \
I know your guitar as I think I saw Moreno play it before and it's a great one. I'm actually just looking for a regular dupont not based on Favino specs so I'll have to pass on it. \
\
I hope all is good and we can play together sometime. I'm thinking i'm just about due for another samois next year (i missed the last 2) but we'll see. \
\
Cheers\,\
Roberto",20568,"BBCode","2011-11-20 17:41:44"
20569,3560,"Hello\,\
\
I have never shipped to Canada in the past but that could be a possibility.  I am presently in the midst of a probable trade for the MDC-50.  If that falls through I will get back with you.\
\
Mitch-",20569,"BBCode","2011-11-21 01:55:31"
20570,628,"Hi Ian\,\
\
Unfortunately I don't have any info or contact regarding the Bouchety Family... :? \
\
I'll try to find out asking some old friends\
\
Michel",20436,"BBCode","2011-11-21 03:17:30"
20571,1275,"cool\, thanks Jay!",20448,"BBCode","2011-11-21 05:57:49"
20572,3574,"Mitch\,\
\
Thanks for the response!\
\
Talking to Eric Vincent\, I've found all the info I need\, though we're still trying to hunt down a photograph of Bouchety that I can use.  If you have any leads on that\, I'd be very appreciative.\
\
Thanks again!\
-Ian",20436,"BBCode","2011-11-21 06:12:10"
20573,3576,"Why don't I go to bed? Your guitar playing is enough to bore anybody into a deep sleep.\
  And you talk about how you can flatten Danny Partridge? The only doosh around here is YOU!",20573,"BBCode","2011-11-21 07:20:33"
20574,2935,"Hi Bill\,\
\
A group of us in the NYC area are starting a monthly gypsy jazz jam and I thought I'd check to see if you'd be interested. The first will be on Sunday Dec 4th 3-5pm at 2067 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10023. If you are interested in joining I can have you added to the distribution list so you get all the details as well as access to a dropbox folder with sheet music for tunes we'll be doing.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",20189,"BBCode","2011-11-21 12:12:04"
20575,3608,"Hi phil..I've always wanted a452 and howe you still have out...please get a hold of me thanks...\
Tom toohey  707 502 1503\
Or on djangobooks...\
Thanks...",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-21 22:13:08"
20576,2522,"Josh\,\
I noticed in a recent post you said the intonation on your stock Dupont bridge was off on and the B string compensation needed to be \"fixed\".\
\
I have a similar problem with my Nomade at times\, depending on string age (and the weather?)  What kind of a fix were you refering to?\
\
thanks\,\
Steve",20576,"BBCode","2011-11-21 22:28:47"
20577,1124,"Post some of your playing on here you fuckin child. Or are you scared ...I guess we will never know how badly you suck you dooshy doosh bag. . looking forward to meeting you some day you dickhead.\
Now grow some fuckin balls and tell us who you are instead of hiding on django sites and slaging people off. Coward fuck.",20577,"BBCode","2011-11-21 23:36:56"
20578,230,"Hello\, yes I still have it. Where are you located? I'll try to call you later during a break\, thanks Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 05:58:20"
20579,3608,"Hi...I'm in northern cali...humboldt...i will need to tryher before I buy her...i am very trustworthy...please feel free to contact michael horowitz to verify my trust..i could also send u the cash first if it woyld b easier...i am quite sure I will love her but to b sure I will neef a day or two to verify...i will pay shipping back or whatever needs to be done to make it happen...I've ben searching for years for one of these so I trsy hote out is up to my expectations...\
Thanks\,\
I hopeto hear from you soon\
Tom toohey",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 09:55:52"
20580,230,"Tom what guitar are you currently playing?\
Will you be around during Thanksgiving break\, can I call you then?\
Are you on Skype?\
cheers\
Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 13:05:24"
20581,3608,"Hi...i play a holo and a cigano atmoment...yes il b around as this is my cell phone and its always woth me...707.502.1503...I'd like to get her soon...you want me to send cash\,n you send guitar?",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 13:22:04"
20582,3609,"Hi\, \
\
I saw your for sale post and I'm interested in buying your Schertler Unico.  Can you describe its condition?  Pictures to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:plilavois@hotmail.com\">plilavois@hotmail.com</a><!-- e --> would be great.\
\
Are you affiliated with DjangoBooks.com? (just wondering since your screen name sort of implies it)\
\
Thanks\,\
Patrick",20582,"BBCode","2011-11-22 14:17:23"
20583,230,"Hi Tom...I'll try to give you a call this evening\, cheers\, Phil ( I think we met at DF Mill Valley in June this year\, we chatted in the lobby\, if I'm not mistaken?)",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 14:40:29"
20584,3608,"I was there and think I remember you!",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 14:47:44"
20585,95,"Steve\,\
\
The intonation on the \"B\" string needs to be longer. So the space on the bridge under the \"B\" string needs to be notched back. The problem is that unless you have the wood on the bridge to do it you have to start with a new bridge blank. If I'm going to compensate a bridge I get one size too tall for the blank. Then once I have the hight correct the area under the strings is thick leaving me enough wood to compensate the strings.\
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",20585,"BBCode","2011-11-22 16:55:59"
20586,3608,"Oh yes I really dp remember you after hearing your voice on me v.mail! Sorry\,i thought for some optimistic reason tjat you wete selling her for 2000...woyld you sell her for 2000? If so I would send you the cash immediately...if not than I'll have to see if u can come up with the other four which may or may not be able to happen...please let me know and I hote you are having a productive practice... \
Thanks again\,\
Tom",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-22 21:15:31"
20588,230,"Hi Tom\, \
 I'd really like to get close to $2\,400 as it's a quality guitar and is in an excellent condition with only a few minor dings & a bit of fret wear\, from gigging over the years. I know you know Gallatos as you're a player and have no doubt tried a couple over the years. I've been very attached to this guitar and only reason for selling is that I was lucky to get my hands on a vintage Anastassio earlier in the year and it needs some maintenance work done on it and I only really need one guitar\, so haven't been playing the Gallato as much. So I'm in no rush to sell the Gallato so take your time. As I;m in Portland you;re not that far away\, perhaps come up and check it out some time?\
cheers\
Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-23 06:25:09"
20589,3576,"Mr. Horowitz\,\
   I've been getting getting sexually offensive PMs lately from rimm who comes across as a stalker.\
   Between him and Roger Baxter\, who identifies himself as a Doctor\, I must say that your website is getting kind of creepy.\
   I suggest that you make new friends.\
          paynej49",20589,"BBCode","2011-11-23 07:52:43"
20590,3608,"I wish I could make it to portland someday somehow...but as I dont drive until may\, it seems unlikely...I've been trying to make it to bobs place for years! Do you ever hang out with him and play his guitars? So how about we call it $2200? Thank would make me very broke(as is tradition) yet very happy...",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-23 09:16:30"
20591,2886,"Guy\
\
Definately interested\, but unfortunately have a family commitment that day.\
Please let me know how i can get a hold of the music.\
\
Thanks for thinking of me\
\
Bill",20189,"BBCode","2011-11-23 15:22:56"
20593,248,"Hi Matt\,\
Pleasure to meet you the other day . . . \
Are you around this weekend? I could play a bit on sunday during the day?\
Thanks\,\
Ben\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood_98@yahoo.com\">bbwood_98@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
646-872-4435\
Ps. happy t=day!",20593,"BBCode","2011-11-24 04:33:12"
20594,230,"Hi Tom\, thanks for the offer but I need to hold firm on the price at $2\,400. The Gallato is a great guitar and holds it's own with many guitars at or above the $3\,000 range. How do you like your Holo? Which model do you have and when did you get it? I used to hang with Bob a lot more\, we're practically neighbors\, but with the increasing popularity and success of his business\, he's often tied up with guitar building. I was fortunate to be able to follow his early guitar building projects and try his early models\, which he used to bring to local jams and so I can see and hear the major progression\, even though his very first guitar was magic.\
Happy Thanksgiving\
cheers\
Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-24 07:11:12"
20595,3608,"I've g got bobs busato copy#8...so mabey youve played it before...it is really really great and il never get rid of her...it really has opened up and sounds amazing...although I really need a selmer copy to offer what my busato does not...a luile les tension\, more bad\, and a slightly wider neck for starters......let me know if youll settle at 22...otherwise I'll talk to you son I hote.\
Thanks again\
Tom",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-24 10:30:04"
20596,3608,"\"bass\"...not\" bad\"",20596,"BBCode","2011-11-24 10:31:20"
20598,3134,"Hi Guillaume\,\
\
I'd be happy to join!  I'm a violinist.  Could you please add <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sbl326@nyu.edu\">sbl326@nyu.edu</a><!-- e --> to the email list?  Thanks!\
\
Best\,\
Siv\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51592#p51592]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Jam New York City[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Guillaume\"]Hi folks\,\
\
Hot on the heels of a very successful jam in Jersey City in October\, jkaz and I are pleased to announce a follow up session which will take place Sunday December 4th from 3-5pm on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We will be gathering at 2067 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10023 in the EPIC Security building (look for the big shield logo) on the West side of Broadway between 71st and 72nd St. We will be in studio Carmen on the 5th floor. A small contribution ($5 at most depending on turnout) will asked to cover the cost of the studio rental.\
\
Please send jkaz or me a private message if you plan to attend and we'll be happy to add you to the emailing list for future sessions and access to a shared resource for jam material.\
\
Guillaume[/quote]",20598,"BBCode","2011-11-25 07:40:12"
20599,230,"Tom  - after further thought I'd let her go for $2\,300; as mentioned she's a great guitar and has only got better during the past 8 years of playing.\
You'd also pay shipping. \
Let me know if that interests you?\
cheers\
Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-25 17:37:24"
20600,3608,"Definitely interested me! Let m me get back to you here asap...\
T",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-25 17:43:51"
20601,3608,"Hi phil\,\
I just found out I have a hernia and subsequently will not know hote much money I'll have until later this week...il let you know one wau our the other shortly...\
Thanks\,\
T",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-27 20:32:25"
20602,230,"Hi Tom\, sorry hear of the hernia\, probably from lifting all those heavy guitars! Hope you feel better and get it taken care of.\
The guitar's not going anywhere and as mentioned I'm not in any great rush to sell; so contact me when you're ready.\
all the best\
Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-11-28 06:17:13"
20603,2935,"Bill\, send me your eamil address and we'll add you to the list for future jams and access to the drop box.\
\
Thanks\,\
Guillaume",20189,"BBCode","2011-11-28 07:37:28"
20604,2935,"Hi Matt\,\
\
Looking forward to Sunday's jam session. Please send me you email address so we can add you to the distribution list and give you access to the drop box with sheet music.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Guillaume",20604,"BBCode","2011-11-28 07:40:44"
20605,2886,"Thanks\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dr_ragtime@yahoo.com\">dr_ragtime@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",20189,"BBCode","2011-11-28 08:15:51"
20606,3567,"Hello\,\
\
my email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewcross@gmail.com\">matthewcross@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
thanks \, looking forward to the jam.\
\
Matt",20604,"BBCode","2011-11-28 08:51:14"
20607,2935,"Hi\,\
\
I notice you posted quite a few years ago but I thought I would try anyway. A few of us are starting a monthly gypsy jazz jam in NYC and we're looking for upright bass players interested in joining in the fun. Let me know if this is of interest to you or anyone else you may know. By the way\, we are having our second session this Sunday Dec 4th from 3-5pm on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.\
\
Looking forward to hearing from you.\
\
Guillaume",20607,"BBCode","2011-11-28 11:16:58"
20608,3134,"Dear Scot\,\
\
My name is Siv Lie and I am an ethnomusicology PhD student at NYU.  I'm also an amateur Gypsy jazz violinist/violist\, and have been making the genre the focus of my studies thus far.  I'm now working on a paper about Django's Mass\, and I came across a posting of yours ([url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8059&p=41977&hilit=+french#p41977]viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8059&p=41977&hilit=+french#p41977[/url]) referencing the article in Echos Saleviens #9 (2000).  From Dregni's biography\, I see that he speaks a bit about the Mass in this interview.  Do you happen to have a digital file of the article you could forward me?  I'm having a tough time tracking it down here\, and am not yet able to make the trip up to Harvard to get it.\
\
I really appreciate your help.  I've also noticed that you are incredibly well-versed in this history and the current Gypsy jazz scene in general.  I would be thrilled to keep up a conversation with you as this research progresses\, if that interests you.\
\
Thank you!\
\
All the best\,\
\
Siv\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sbl326@nyu.edu\">sbl326@nyu.edu</a><!-- e -->",20608,"BBCode","2011-11-28 12:45:14"
20609,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
Any thoughts on using a Krivo on an old Epiphone archtop for rhythm? Looking for a more acoustic sound (clips I've heard of the Krivo on a Selmac were pretty good). Wasn't sure if the putty would work with a more pronounced arch in the top. Thanks\, Mark",20609,"BBCode","2011-11-30 08:24:27"
20611,2268,"Sorry.\
I sold this book!\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",19777,"BBCode","2011-12-01 11:17:49"
20612,2886,"Guy\
\
What key are u playing Sweet Georgia Brown in ???  Also if I learn  the tunes suggested in the Django fakebook\, will those be the keys you're playing them in....Accordionist/musette players usually play with some sharps or flats.\
\
BB",20189,"BBCode","2011-12-01 15:08:34"
20613,2935,"We do it in G I believe. Other than that we stick to the standard gypsy jazz keys.",20189,"BBCode","2011-12-01 18:11:50"
20614,1951,"hi Dennis\, check this guy out on youtube \"uelbek3\". Looks like he's been ripping and posting tons of instructional videos including yours with Stochelo.",20614,"BBCode","2011-12-02 21:22:11"
20615,1951,"Oh I just saw your posts to his videos now. They were hidden\, asshole flagged it as spam. Hopefully they'll take him down soon.",20615,"BBCode","2011-12-02 22:08:40"
20616,3,"yep\, youtube doesn't take action unless you're a big corporation\, so little guys can't do much against pirates...",20616,"BBCode","2011-12-02 22:30:53"
20617,3232,"Ed\,\
Thanks for posting the dates. Always nice to plan ahead.\
Are you planning on going? If I can swing it I will probably try to go again...\
I haven't heard from you in a while - hope everything is going well.\
Tom\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51778#p51778]Subject: Django in June 2012 dates[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Archtop Eddy\"]Hi all\, I just checked with Andrew about these dates -- He confirmed Smith campus again June 11-17\, 2012 for the next Django in June. That's all I have for now -- book it on your calendar!  AE[/quote]",20617,"BBCode","2011-12-03 14:20:31"
20618,6,"hi Tom.  Was out'a town for Turkey day -- but I was thinkin' the same thing that we need to get back touch with each other.  I'm hoping to go again. It was a blast. Gotta start saving the pennies for both DiJ and DFNW...",20618,"BBCode","2011-12-03 15:26:08"
20619,3232,"Yes\, indeed. DIJ\, DFNW\, DFCO - It is quite a list of events.\
Gotta get practicing... Maybe work more shifts.\
I was also out of town recently and had a hectic fall. Hopefully things well settle down and I'll have a chance to catch Mango soon!\
Perhaps I will host a little gypsy jam sometime around the holidays.\
Nice to hear from you.\
\
-Tom",20617,"BBCode","2011-12-03 16:10:49"
20620,3606,"Hey Matt\,  see you're in the NYC area.  I play in the Hotclub of Flatbush in Brooklyn area and sometimes we are looking for a second guitarist to sit in if our accordion player can't make it.  If you're interested in sittin in sometime or just jammin\, give me a shout.\
\
Jayson Goodner",20620,"BBCode","2011-12-03 17:11:17"
20621,3567,"Jayson\,\
\
Let's do it!  Do you ever get out to Alex Simon's jams in Greenpoint on Tuesdays?  It's posted in the North American gypsy events subforum.  \
\
Drop me a line at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:matthewcross@gmail.com\">matthewcross@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or give me a call at 595-797-3244.  Looking forward to jamming\,\
\
matt",20620,"BBCode","2011-12-03 23:55:14"
20622,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51785#p51785]Subject: DELL'ARTE OVAL HOLE HOMMAGE GUITAR (ENRICO MACIAS MODELE)[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Artillerie Lourde\"]Will anyone share what this was sold for? Very curious.[/quote]\
\
That guitar sold for $3000. I have a new Hommage in stock which sounds amazng....quite a lot better than that Macias model which was a bit thuddy.\
\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/2011-dell-arte-hommage--dell-arte-hommage-2011.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/gui ... -2011.html[/url]\
\
Thank!\
\
Michael",20622,"BBCode","2011-12-04 00:17:32"
20623,3606,"Hey Jim\,\
\
I'm a new member and play with a new group Hotclub of Flatbush based in Brooklyn.  We play mostly in Park Slope area and Brooklyn Winery in Williamsburg\, but looking to play a few other places.  I don't wan to encroach on your gigs but any contacts or info you can share is appreciated.  Maybe we can have our groups jam together sometime!\
\
Cheers\,\
Jayson Goodner",20623,"BBCode","2011-12-04 11:02:14"
20624,2138,"Jayson\,\
\
I would definitely post your gigs on the forum and try to get some traffic from here to your gigs.  Brooklyn is quickly becoming a hub for good GJ players.\
If you are playing traditional GJ\, you aren't going to step on what we do.  We have a slightly different take on it.  You pretty much understand that this isn't bar music\, so you want to focus on restaurants\, bars\, and the small festivals that folks like Stephane and Ben Wood put together.\
\
As far as where we play...Manouche Bag is primarily based out of the singer/lead guitar player's restaurant and wine shop in Jersey City.  Right now\, we're the only band he books at these places for obvious reasons.  The steady gig has gotten us other gigs as a result.  IN JC\, we are only playing Madame Claude Cafe and Madame Claude Wine also to not dilute what he has happening on Thursday nights from a business perspective.  I'd suggest contacting Satis\, Bar Majestic\, and City Vino.  Bar Majestic is the only place that has had music before\, but I'd try to come to the other places from the perspective that Manouche Bag helps Madame Claude do very well.\
\
Stephane Wrembel stopped by JC one night and got us into Fada\, pretty close to the Brooklyn Winery.  I would suggest stopping in there and speaking to the owner.  He's always seems to be around in the evenings.  \
Additionally\, I'd make a list of French restaurants and wine bars in Wburg and make the rounds there.  That is most likely where you will get your biggest hits.  The guys who own Radegast and Pilsener Bier Hall in Brooklyn and Hoboken (same owner) have been booking jazz and gypsy jazz.  I'd contact them\, as our sax player has played there and has been paid well.  Jules in the East village books GJ.    \
\
Get on gigfinder asap.  The best money we make is from private parties and wedding receptions.    Also\, get out and hook up with the other players.  We do a monthly GJ jam.   There's a few others.  If you book in JC\, let me know.  I'll represent.\
\
Hope this helps\,\
\
Jim",20624,"BBCode","2011-12-05 07:45:54"
20625,3606,"Hey Jim\,\
\
Cool.  The Hoboken place must be new- I lived there for a while but left 3 years ago and don't remember it.\
\
Probably like you guys\, we don't do straight GJ all the time\, but it's all acoustic with GJ guitar so it all has similar feel- std swing\, GJ\, western swing\, bossa\, bop\, etc.  We have female singer\, guitar (me)\, violin\, double bass\, and either accordion or another guitar player.  \
\
Thanks for all the info- If we book in Hoboken or JC\, I'll def let you know\, would be great if you could sit in too.\
\
Cheers\,\
Jayson",20623,"BBCode","2011-12-05 09:20:03"
20626,2138,"The beer garden opened up in the summer.  I was there for the first time a few weeks ago and it is pretty nice for Hoboken...much different than anything else you might find there.  It's on the North side of town near the warehouses and bus depot.\
\
We stay basically French language in terms of vocals.  The leader is a French swede and writes tunes\, as well as lyrics over some of the typical GJ stuff.  We also cover Gainsbourg\, Zaz\, and some of the French pop with manouche elements.  That and the addition of horns makes it a bit different from some of the other stuff that's out there.  We also have a local girl who sings with a local Stax-type R&B band that does the Billie thing with us on occasion. and she also sings bossas in Portuguese when the singer/leader heads to France on business.  Besides that\, we get local jazzers from JC that pop in each week to sit in with us.  Having a home base is real nice.  \
\
I like that everyone in this area is trying to stray a little bit from the typical setup.  It makes it interesting\, it is an easy sell\, and we're all just different enough from each other to not step on each other's toes.  \
Then again\, we have to have something different to match the shear fury of Stephane.\
\
Anyway\, I encourage you to head on out to one of our monthly jams in the city.  It's basically GJ tunes in a more traditional sense.  While there's no one there that is crazy over the top\, we have some pretty good players and its a nice way to keep it fresh.  We had one yesterday and a good cross section of players showed up.  Email me if you are interested and I'll put you on the mailing list and add you to the dropbox folder: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Feel free to put me on your list and to friend me on facebook...same email address as above.  Manouche Bag is in Brooklyn on the 16th at Fada.  If you're around\, stop by.\
\
Jim",20624,"BBCode","2011-12-05 09:41:31"
20627,518,"Has this been sold?",20627,"BBCode","2011-12-05 15:01:27"
20628,3608,"hi phil...so I've talked to my health insurance etc and am quote sure tjat I can afford this...i think...so lets do it! of coarse this is contingent upon me liking her\, which I'm sure I will\, but nonetheless need to make sure tjat I have a couple days to try her out and make sure...but I'm rather certain that ill love her! so where do I send this check and who do I maker it out to? I'll put it in thr mail as soon as you tel me...\
how exciting!\
tom\
707 502 1503",20575,"BBCode","2011-12-06 07:51:10"
20629,3606,"Hey Bill\,\
\
Not sure if you're still in the NYC area\, but I play with the Hotclub of Flatbush in Brooklyn and NYC.  We have female vox\, violin\, guitar\, double bass\, and rotating crew of accordion or another guitar depending on who's available.  Would love to add your name to the list as we prefer accordion\, but can't always get one.  Let me know if you're interested.\
\
Jayson Goodner",20629,"BBCode","2011-12-06 09:44:11"
20630,2886,"Jayson\
\
Give me a call....646-522-9266....evenings\
\
Bill",20629,"BBCode","2011-12-06 11:46:13"
20631,230,"Hi Tom - after further thought and playing my Gallato at a couple of recent gigs\, I've decided not to sell at this time. Thanks for your interest...I may change my mind and will let you know if I do. If you're ever in the Portland area\, give me a shout. all the best\, Phil",20575,"BBCode","2011-12-06 12:58:07"
20632,3608,"you really got my hopes up there...i hope I can recover...\
t",20575,"BBCode","2011-12-06 13:08:48"
20633,1509,"Hey there\,\
\
I can give you $750 cash for it and I can probably pick it up if you are\
not too far down the island\, I'm in NJ.  Let me know if you're interested.\
Thanks!\
\
Alex",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-07 03:43:46"
20634,3630,"Sure\, I live in Selden (about an hour from Queens).  Just tell me if/when and I'll give you my address.  Thanks  :D",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-07 09:43:53"
20635,1509,"Awesome.\
\
I can only swing by on the weekend but this weekend won't work.\
\
Do you ever come down into Jersey?  If not I'll be sure to swing by next weekend.\
\
Alex",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-07 11:11:41"
20636,944,"I'll take Les Sprite Manouche\, PM me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ejpugliese@aol.com\">ejpugliese@aol.com</a><!-- e --> for Paypal info",20636,"BBCode","2011-12-07 11:29:07"
20637,3630,"No sadly I never get to go to Jersey or anywhere else.  I drive ten minutes to work and then when I get home I practice guitar all day.  With that said you can come next weekend no problem.  I'll be home all weekend.  I'm horrible at giving directions and taking them so here's my address: \
\
171 Adirondack Drive\, Selden\,NY.  Punch that into MapQuest and you're set.  Also my house is on the corner with a sparse white fence and a rotten old boat on the side.  A real eyesore\, you can't miss it.  \
\
I'm happy I got to sell it to someone on this forum.  Thanks a lot Alex.",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-07 13:55:00"
20638,1713,"Hi\,\
I'm interested\, can you tell me the condition and cost including shipping to Vermont?\
thanks\,\
Mark A\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51833#p51833]Subject: FS: Hardcover\, The Story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars[/url]\
\
[quote=\"swingitjack\"]Hardcover\, great condition\, I am moving and have to minimize my book collection.\
\
The Story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars traces\, for the first time\, the history of these remarkable and influential guitars since their creation by Mario Maccaferri in 1931 until the conclusion of their fabrication in 1952\, and explores the myth they represent today.\
\
[url=http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/LivreSelmerangl.html]http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/LivreSelmerangl.html[/url]\
\
Please email me if you are interested.[/quote]",20638,"BBCode","2011-12-07 15:51:44"
20639,3635,"Hello\,\
\
Would you take $35 for both Getting Into Gypsy Jazz and the John Jorgenson set?\
\
- Woo",20639,"BBCode","2011-12-07 16:10:00"
20640,3633,"Yes I will take 35 for both  \
paypal me at  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cman2000@comcast.net\">cman2000@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",20639,"BBCode","2011-12-07 18:11:05"
20641,3635,"Money sent!",20639,"BBCode","2011-12-07 18:17:48"
20642,925,"Hi Mark\,\
\
I am asking $250 + $12 shipping.\
\
-Matt",20642,"BBCode","2011-12-08 08:31:06"
20643,925,"Fopa\, did you ever find yourself a copy of this book?  I am selling my hardcover copy for $250 + $12 shipping...let me know if you are interested.\
\
-Matt\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17829#p17829]Subject: The Story of the Sel/Mac  Guitar book[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Fopa\"][quote=\"swingitjack\"]I have a copy of this book in English that I am \
\
\
I would be interested in buying it\,....but not for $500. I would give you $250. Let me know if your interested.\
\
\
\
\
considering selling\, how much do they go for in the US?\
\
-Matt\
Portland\, OR[/quote][/quote]",20643,"BBCode","2011-12-08 08:33:43"
20645,1713,"I'll take it if still available\
MarkA\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51846#p51846]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Books for sale[/url]\
\
[quote=\"nemracomada\"]all sold except for ';\
\
$20 Gypsy Picking Michael Horowitz Book in good condition Cd like new \
\
i will price it down to $15\
\
thanks \
Carmen[/quote]",20645,"BBCode","2011-12-08 08:44:00"
20646,3633,"yes still available",20646,"BBCode","2011-12-08 10:37:40"
20647,3633,"thanks I will ship tomorrow",20639,"BBCode","2011-12-08 10:39:17"
20648,1713,"I will pay via PayPal\
thanks\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
63 Western Ave \
Brattleboro VT 05301",20645,"BBCode","2011-12-08 10:48:00"
20649,3480,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51524#p51524]Subject: FS: 2008 Dupont MDC-50[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Countryboy\"]Reduced to $3000.00 plus shipping in CONUS.[/quote]\
\
Dear Sir;\
\
Is the MDC-50 still for sale? If so would you have any pics you might send?\
\
Thanks\
Rich\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rpoc@earthlink.net\">rpoc@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->",20649,"BBCode","2011-12-08 12:58:40"
20650,3431,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51833#p51833]Subject: FS: Hardcover\, The Story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars[/url]\
\
[quote=\"swingitjack\"]Hardcover\, great condition\, I am moving and have to minimize my book collection.\
\
The Story of Selmer Maccaferri Guitars traces\, for the first time\, the history of these remarkable and influential guitars since their creation by Mario Maccaferri in 1931 until the conclusion of their fabrication in 1952\, and explores the myth they represent today.\
\
[url=http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/LivreSelmerangl.html]http://www.rfcharle.com/HTML/LivreSelmerangl.html[/url]\
\
Please email me if you are interested.[/quote]\
\
Hi there\,\
\
I'm interested in buying this book. How much would it cost to send to the UK.\
\
Jake",20650,"BBCode","2011-12-11 08:06:33"
20651,925,"Hi Jake\,\
\
I am selling the book for $250 US Dollars\, I will research a shipping cost and get back to you...\
\
-Matt",20651,"BBCode","2011-12-11 09:11:16"
20652,1509,"Hi Rick\, \
\
How are you?\
\
I'm the guy you sent \"Django Legacy\" to\, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you for another favor...do you happen to have the chords for \"Mademoiselle de Bucharest\"?  I'm asking because I know you recorded it on your CD\, BTW I am partial to your version over Matelo's!\
\
Please let me know if you can hook me up...thanks and I hope all is well!\
\
Alex",17092,"BBCode","2011-12-11 15:39:24"
20653,3232,"Aaron\, \
I am on your side and I'm impressed with what you are doing. I have always admired your ambition to make a living as a musician - it is not easy. I like your lessons and I think you are a great guitarist. Don't let the armchair critics bring you down. \
Perhaps we can play again sometime. Do you ever do the Paris on the Platte jam anymore? \
Good wishes and good luck\,\
Tom\
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  [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51919#p51919]Subject: Why the heck would you want to sound like Django[/url]\
\
[quote=\"kungfumonk007\"]Again\, The lessons I'm doing are totally different from the licks-a-day.  Again that is only the 10th lesson on a series meant for young\, homeschooled beginners\, and in my playing I am limiting myself only to the scales and techniques which I had covered up unto that point\, which only includes the natural minor scale by lesson 10.  I'm building up my lessons technique by technique\, concept by concept so a BEGINNER can progress and UNDERSTAND what he's playing instead of just copying notes without understanding where those notes come from.  I don't even say at any point in those lessons that I'm trying to teach only gypsy jazz.\
\
What you said about Birelli I agree with\, read the above discussion.  I never at any point suggested we should cut ties with the past\, but instead said specifically at several points that we SHOULD NOT do so.  I am making a different point.  \
\
And I'm not ranting about comments on my youtube\, it is something I've been thinking about for months now (and to some degree years now) before I even created those youtubes.  \
\
In fact an even better example can be found on this great video of Joscho and Jorgenson. \
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d0li1lsbxM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d0li1lsbxM[/url]\
\
 After both ripping totally sweet solos here are some of the comments:\
\
\"sounds more like country than gipsy jazz.\"\
\
\"his just doesn't have the right feel---check out Wawau Adler or Bireli Lagrene--thats got the true sound--this just sucks\"\
\
\"Richard seems to be the only who doesn't pretend to be a gypsy\"\
\
See what I'm mean![/quote]",20653,"BBCode","2011-12-11 16:09:48"
20654,151,"Hi Rick\
\
Do you still want one of Antoine's CDs?  I have a few of each left if you are interested. $10 each +$3 shipping for 1 or $5 for both.\
\
Best\
Scot",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-12 09:48:21"
20655,346,"Hi Scot!\
Yes\, I'll take one of each and I'll send you $$ via PayPal.\
I'm sorry\, I completely spaced off contacting you about this\, we've been busy working on a new cd (finally!) and it just slipped my mind.\
In any case\, thank you so much for the reminder!\
\
I hope you are well and have a great Christmas/New Year/ Hanukka(sp?)/Kwanzaa\, etc.etc.etc.",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-12 09:59:07"
20656,346,"Hi Alex\,\
I'm not sure if my previous reply went through (I'm thinkin' not)\
Anyway\,...here goes again........\
\
We don't use charts in the trio so I'll have to sketch this out from memory (yikes!!!).\
\
The first two parts are pretty much the same except that the first part is in a 3/4 feel and the second is more 2/4. (on our cd\,...Matelo is in 2/4 in both cases)\
The changes are the same in either case...\
13 bars of D minor and one bar of A7 (or\, if you like\, Bbdim)\
\
The third part is a little bit different in that (if you count it in 2/4) it hangs on D minor for 8 bars and the does the chromatic descent from D minor (one chord per bar. And we just do octaves...Dand D\,..Db and Db..etc.)) to A7 \
(although\, for variety\,you could substitute the last chord/beat of that chromaticism with Bb dim).\
\
Then comes the cimbalom style part at the end:\
(easy though)\
\
In 2/4 \
D minor for six bars\
G Minor for four bars\
Ab dim for 2 bars\
A7 for two bars \
D minor\
A7\
Do that twice and then (one bar each in 2/4):\
D minor \
Eb dim\
G minor\
Ab dim\
A7\
C# or Eb dim (I'm liking Eb today)\
D minor \
A7\
Do that twice and finish with the first part of this twice again.\
\
When I look this over\, it occurs to me that charts maybe aren't such a bad idea.\
\
Hope this helps and let me know if it works.\
And if this is a double reply (or whatever the kids are calling it these days) I apologize).\
Bonne Chance\,\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2011-12-12 19:03:22"
20657,3606,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I need the forums help and wondering why my post under \"accordion\" didn't go under \"Recent Forum Posts\" on the main site.  Trying to get as much exposure on my post as possible.  \
\
Jayson",20657,"BBCode","2011-12-12 20:22:49"
20658,3606,"Hey Michael\,\
\
I need the forums help and wondering why my post under \"accordion\" didn't go under \"Recent Forum Posts\" on the main site.  Trying to get as much exposure on my post as possible.  \
\
Jayson",20657,"BBCode","2011-12-12 20:23:13"
20659,3606,"I see it now.... never mind",20659,"BBCode","2011-12-12 20:23:42"
20660,518,"Hi Patrus\,\
\
I wanted to thank you for your video recordings — they are tremendously inspiring  and helpful when learning this difficult style. I also really enjoy the wine introductions too. I'm very passionate about wine as well. Gypsy jazz and wine are a perfect combination: I love pouring a Loire Cab Franc or Rhone blend before practicing! \
\
best\, and thanks again\,\
Vince",20660,"BBCode","2011-12-12 22:33:08"
20661,1509,"Hi Rick\, \
\
Thanks so much\, I'll work on it this week and if I have any questions I'll let you know.  You are still located in VA correct?  If you ever come up to NYC let me know\, I'd like to meet up and get a lesson.  Also\, are you ever recording a new CD?  I love Adieu Bienville!\
\
Peace\,\
\
Alex",17092,"BBCode","2011-12-13 03:38:28"
20662,2959,"I'm on long island for work - I'll try to come down tonight. Would love to hear you guys. I'm afraid I haven't memorized enough songs to be very effective in a jam - still stairing at lead sheets. haha\
\
Andy\
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\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51971#p51971]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Jam Session NYC[/url]\
\
[quote=\"a\"]Gypsy Jazz Jam Session\
\
@\
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Milk and Roses\
Tues 8-10pm\
1110 Manhattan Ave\
(between Dupont St & Clay St)\
Brooklyn\, NY 11222\
\
Come down and jam- all levels welcome. Ladies drink for 1/2 price.[/quote]",20662,"BBCode","2011-12-13 05:57:19"
20663,151,"Hi Rick\
\
My regular email/paypal is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wise-guys@carolina.rr.com\">wise-guys@carolina.rr.com</a><!-- e -->.  Don't forget to send me your mailing address\, I can get the discs in the mail this week.  I think Antoine and Sebastian will be back in the USA early next summer\, I will keep you posted.\
\
So what's with your new CD?  Are you still playing in the \"Matelot\" style?  I would still like to have one of your original CDs.\
\
Do you ever get down this way - around Charlotte?\
\
Best\
Scot",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-13 06:25:29"
20664,346,"Thanks Scot\,\
My mailing address is:\
P.O.Box 137\, Ivy\, VA. 22945\
\
Yes\, send me your address and I will certainly put a cd in the mail for you.\
The new cd is coming along nicely\, 7 originals and (of course) two of Matelo's pieces (I can't help myself!!).\
We get to North Carolina once in a while\, but mostly the Triangle.\
If I'm anywhere near you I'll certainly give you a holler!\
Well\, thanks so much for the cd's!!\
Take care\,\
Rick",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-13 06:45:57"
20665,346,"Hi Alex\,\
I'm glad all of that made sense!\
Madamoiselle is a fun and challenging piece to play.\
Have fun with it!\
It's funny you should ask\, we're currently working on a new cd.\
So far it's 7 originals plus two tunes from Matelo (I can't help myself...His stuff is brilliant!).\
I'm not sure if it feels complete yet and I refuse to write filler material\, so we'll see what happens.\
I'd like to have it out by spring and thus\, available for/at Samois\, but again\,..we'll see.\
Perhaps I can send a demo for you consideration.\
Well\, all of my long windedness is taking away from you playing so I'll stop for now.\
Take care and have a good week.\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2011-12-13 06:53:19"
20666,1509,"Hi Rick\, \
\
Well\, I skimmed through it and it did.  Once I start going through I will probably have a few questions..thanks again for being so generous with your knowledge...\
\
I can't wait to hear your new CD\, you are more than welcome to send me any rough mix and I will tell you what I think...\
\
My band (the Hot Club of the D&R) is also recording a new demo in the next three months...this is just to get gigs however if you like I can send you a copy as well...\
\
Talk to you soon\,\
\
Alex\
\
\
Hi Alex\,\
I'm glad all of that made sense!\
Madamoiselle is a fun and challenging piece to play.\
Have fun with it!\
It's funny you should ask\, we're currently working on a new cd.\
So far it's 7 originals plus two tunes from Matelo (I can't help myself...His stuff is brilliant!).\
I'm not sure if it feels complete yet and I refuse to write filler material\, so we'll see what happens.\
I'd like to have it out by spring and thus\, available for/at Samois\, but again\,..we'll see.\
Perhaps I can send a demo for you consideration.\
Well\, all of my long windedness is taking away from you playing so I'll stop for now.\
Take care and have a good week.\
Rick",17092,"BBCode","2011-12-13 07:26:41"
20667,635,"Thanks Vince for the nice message!\
I am glad you keep watching\, more to come...\
\
I am also of big fan of CF from Loire\
2 new that I find when I was there after Samois this year\
2 of the best\
[url=http://www.yannickamirault.fr/accueill.htm]http://www.yannickamirault.fr/accueill.htm[/url]\
[url=http://www.domainedelachevalerie.fr/une-famille-un-domaine/]http://www.domainedelachevalerie.fr/une ... n-domaine/[/url]\
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for Rhone I am more a fan of North with high % of Syrah \
\
Please tell me how did you find my video and when?\
Are we connected on Facebook or youtube?\
\
you can contact directly here: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:patrus53@gmail.com\">patrus53@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
sante et good vintage 2012 to you\
patrus\
\
Just post that last night\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR7iJ44VlQw[/youtube]",20660,"BBCode","2011-12-13 10:13:28"
20668,2182,"Thanks for the encouragement!  Unfortunately I couldn't get enough players to come out for the GJ jam so I had to stop it.  Too often it was just me and the bass player.  Definitely I would expect that I will have a few gigs coming up next summer I can call you on though.  I get some in Lone Tree\, and even have a couple CO Springs gig inquiries right now.  I'd love to call you on some of these if they come through and call for 2 guitars.",20653,"BBCode","2011-12-13 10:50:07"
20669,3603,"Hi Chris\,\
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I'm new here - and after reading your post on the \"Repertoire\" forum -\
\
Is it still possible to get Finale files of Django tunes?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Andrew - in Nanaimo\, BC",20669,"BBCode","2011-12-13 22:21:32"
20670,1509,"Hey there\, \
\
I'm ready to get up there this Saturday at 1pm.  Does that sound good?\
\
Also I'm running a bit low on funds\, what you accept $700 instead of $750?  Also\, keep in mind I'm driving a total of 6 hours to get there and back and easily paying $20+ in gas and tolls...I would appreciate it\, let me know.\
\
Hope to see you soon\,\
\
Alex",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-14 03:25:59"
20671,3630,"1pm Saturday is fine.  I sympathize with the gas/toll situation so I'll take 725 for it.  I can't go less than that as right now I am living paycheck to paycheck and in desperate need of money\,hence selling the guitar. :)   Hope that's okay for you.\
\
Justin",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-14 18:55:23"
20672,1509,"Hi Justin\, \
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OK $725 is fine\, thanks for understanding.  I think I'm now going to shoot for 12pm if that's ok with you.  I have a lot of stuff to do later in the day and so that would be better for me.  If I'm running late I will call you so please shoot me your phone number and email address also.\
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My number is 609-240-1523\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aesoudah@gmail.com\">aesoudah@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
See you Saturday!\
\
Alex\
\
\
\
1pm Saturday is fine. I sympathize with the gas/toll situation so I'll take 725 for it. I can't go less than that as right now I am living paycheck to paycheck and in desperate need of money\,hence selling the guitar.  Hope that's okay for you.\
\
Justin",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-15 04:45:51"
20673,426,"Hey Vince\,\
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I just saw your forum post about writing licks. I have the same problem you mentioned -- when I transcribe a lick\, or make one up\, I have trouble remembering it a few days later. It's really frustrating.\
\
Anyway\, I wanted to let you know I have made a tool that attempts to solve this problem. I'm a software developer by day and have created a Web site called Soundslice that makes it easy to collect a \"library of licks\" that you can refer back to\, with integrated guitar tab. It's not available to the public yet\, but I'm looking for beta testers. Would you be willing to check it out? If so\, let me know your email address\, and I'll send you an invitation and more info.\
\
Adrian\
[url=http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty]http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty[/url]",20673,"BBCode","2011-12-15 09:35:01"
20674,426,"Hey jkaz\,\
\
I just saw your forum post about writing licks. I have the same problem you mentioned -- when I transcribe a lick\, or make one up\, I have trouble remembering it a few days later due to the fact that I can't write down or read rhythms. It's really frustrating.\
\
Anyway\, I wanted to let you know I have made a tool that attempts to solve this problem. I'm a software developer by day and have created a Web site called Soundslice that makes it easy to collect a \"library of licks\" that you can refer back to\, with integrated guitar tab. It's not available to the public yet\, but I'm looking for beta testers. Would you be willing to check it out? If so\, let me know your email address\, and I'll send you an invitation and more info.\
\
Adrian\
[url=http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty]http://youtube.com/adrianholovaty[/url]",20674,"BBCode","2011-12-15 09:37:17"
20675,2138,"That would be fantastic.  I know I'm circumventing the obvious by not being able to write it down\, but in my limited time to practice daily (2hrs/night)\, I'd rather find a way to efficiently use my time to get better at this.  You can reach me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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By the way\, your videos...I've been watching them since I started this journey a few years ago.  It must be awesome to have sat in with some of the great players.  \
\
Thanks again\, \
\
Jim",20675,"BBCode","2011-12-15 10:01:02"
20676,3635,"Received the books today; thanks!",20639,"BBCode","2011-12-15 14:49:55"
20677,3630,"Sure 12pm is fine.  My number is (631)846-4997 & my email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ETT57@aol.com\">ETT57@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I'll see you on Saturday :)",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-15 21:27:22"
20678,1509,"OK cool\, See you then!\
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Alex",20633,"BBCode","2011-12-16 04:40:16"
20679,518,"Awesome! I'd love to be a beta tester. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vsbuffalo@gmail.com\">vsbuffalo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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I'm a programmer myself (statistical/bioinformatics coding).\
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Vince",20673,"BBCode","2011-12-16 22:47:21"
20680,1278,"Can you tell me the price?",20680,"BBCode","2011-12-17 03:52:01"
20681,1278,"Can you tell me the price?",20680,"BBCode","2011-12-17 03:52:20"
20682,925,"I am asking $250 or best offer.",20682,"BBCode","2011-12-17 04:54:34"
20683,3653,"hi there.\
I just stumbled across and an older post of yours on the message boards that you have a transcription of eddie's twisters.\
i would love a copy if you are willing to share.\
thanks so much!",20683,"BBCode","2011-12-17 05:25:19"
20684,1650,"Do you know Adrian Holvaty?  Go to his website \"Sound Slice\" and join up.  You need a gmail account in order to link it as a login.\
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[url=http://www.soundslice.com/]http://www.soundslice.com/[/url]\
[url=http://www.soundslice.com/sounds/27/]http://www.soundslice.com/sounds/27/[/url]\
\
The problem with printing from the site is that only the tab comes out with no bar lines.  \
\
(send me an alt-mail and I'll send you the pdf\, this pm system won't accept it as an attachment).\
\
Steve",20683,"BBCode","2011-12-17 11:22:28"
20685,3653,"sure.\
you can email me at \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joezane@mit.edu\">joezane@mit.edu</a><!-- e -->\
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thanks so much!\
\
joe",20683,"BBCode","2011-12-17 12:06:07"
20686,518,"Hi Bones\,\
\
Sure\, could you email it to me? My email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vsbuffalo@gmail.com\">vsbuffalo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Thanks so much!\
Vince",20686,"BBCode","2011-12-17 12:57:04"
20687,1852,"Hi Ed\
\
I and my students will be very grateful to take you up on your kind offer.\
\
How do I go about sending you the money.\
\
My address is\
\
Jay Jennings\
644 ST. Charles STreet\
Victoria\, B.C.  Canada\
V8S 3N7\
\
Should only take a day or two to get it sorted at my end.  \
\
Thanks  Jay",20687,"BBCode","2011-12-18 18:26:06"
20688,6,"Hi Jay. No problem. Glad if I can help you out. How about if I send you the DVDs\, you keep the packaging with return address and postage I paid\, and when you're ready to return them\, you can let me know via email and send me the postage cost I spent at the same time?  (Frankly\, if it's only a couple a $$\, I'm not worked about it).\
\
My personal email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  Do you mind sending me your address there that way it's easier for me to keep track of this loan.\
\
I can send the DVDs later this week.  When do you need them by?  Roughly\, how long do you think you will need 'em?\
\
Ed",20688,"BBCode","2011-12-18 18:50:25"
20689,6,"Hi Gary. I'm so sorry for not responding to your message earlier but I didn't see it until today!  Great breakdown on the Dupont and the Mateos. Man\, I wish I could be there to try 'em out.  And what a great deal you got on the Mateos!! I couldn't think of a better person to get it (except maybe me :wink: )  \
\
I've actually been thinking a lot about getting a Dupont as well and your reviews really help.  I even sent a price request to Mateos so in some ways it was very timely to see your reviews now.\
\
I doubt I'll be buying anything new too soon but it's good to dream (and scheme) about all things lefty\, huh?\
\
I bought a lefty Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages from Michael a few months back because I wanted a travel worthy guitar. I've been pretty happy with it. It's breaking in nicely and it's become my main gig guitar as well. As it breaks in\, I'm finding it's sound and my playing is adapting to its characteristics.  It's a louder and brighter guitar than the Park or the Favino\, but also seems a bit harsher than the other two.  The Favino also has the deepest sound but that shouldn't come as a surprise. For some reason\, the strings on the Favino seems stiffer than on the other two guitars. I've been thinking of moving to 10's on it\, while I favor 11s on the Park and MLDN.\
\
I used the MLDN last night at a gig with three pedals: an octiver\, a delay\, and a distortion. It was mostly just for kicks but I was surprised how cool it turned out. My bass player was sick at home so I used the octiver to simulate the bass solos and it added a nice sound element to the gig. I used the distortion only once -- for a real Carlos Santana-ish version of Moon Flower -- again a real kick. (Watching Stephane Wrembel YouTubes of him using wah-wahs and what nots got me jonesing to try something different.)\
\
Well\, if any of your stuff is up for sale\, let me know. And of course\, I'll do the same for you.  \
\
Take care Gary and have a happy holiday season!\
\
Ed",20187,"BBCode","2011-12-18 20:36:08"
20690,1852,"Hi Ed\
\
This week or next whichever is convenient for you\
\
I should be able to reproduce in a few days. Prob have to play and record. Then I will send back. Lecture is 3 rd week in January \
\
Jay",20687,"BBCode","2011-12-19 00:09:24"
20692,3491,"saw the vid you posted in the dg340 thread. \
\
just wanted to say i really enjoyed it. i also commented on it over on youtube. good stuff.\
\
also wanted to ask.. I recently picked up a used dg330.. (i think you posted on my thread here about it.) a-i love it!  my question is about your dg300 neck. Does it have the same neck shape as my 330? do you think they changed it from model to model? i really like the so called\, \"U shape\" of the neck on my 330 and i think i'd like another gypsy guitar with the natural finish and might go for a 300 down the line.\
\
ok. any thoughts on this are appreciated.\
CHEERS\
Dan",20692,"BBCode","2011-12-19 20:31:43"
20693,151,"Hi Rick\
\
I sent all the CDs last week\, I hope you got them ok...  I also sent a message to you via the azuza1 adress.  Do you get mail there?\
\
Best\
Scot",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-20 07:06:19"
20694,151,"Hi Charlie\
\
I hope you got the Antoine Boyer CDs OK.  Just curious - what'd you think?\
\
Best\
Scot",20356,"BBCode","2011-12-20 07:07:55"
20695,1932,"Hi Dan-\
\
The DG 330s that I have played have rather slim necks compared to the 300s. I would say that the 330 neck profile is more like the neck on the 310 Lulo.\
\
On the DG 300s\, I have found two distinctly different neck profiles. Both are big necks! One profile is quite round and clubby\, like a baseball bat. The other profile is sort of square-ish. Ian Rossiter has the round one\, and my guitar has the square neck. Both are very \"vintage\" shapes that I have encountered on other old guitars.\
\
Hope that helps!\
\
-Miles",20692,"BBCode","2011-12-20 08:18:38"
20696,346,"Hi Scot\,\
Ha! You're one steo ahead of me!!\
I actually stopped by my P.O. Box last night on my way home and found your package waiting for me!\
Thank you so much.\
I couldn't wait to watch the DVD\, and was so impressed!!\
I've already put the cd's on my iPod but have yet to listen to them.\
I did however\, take a moment and check out your album.\
I like it! Very well done!\
It's funny\, we definitely have the same love for Matelo's work.\
I did one of his tunes on my last album and have two more on this new one.\
Well\, once again\, thank you for the cd's.\
I will put a couple of things in the mail for you in the next week.\
Merry Christmas!\
Rick\
\
p.s; Would you happen to have a recording of that Baro Ferret practice session where it is interrupted by a door bell and a bit later\, the phone ringing?\
I used to have it and lost it in one of my countless moves.",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-20 09:41:01"
20697,3491,"Hi Miles\,  I was able to find some info last night regarding the neck shapes.. only adds more confusion though.. Gitane used the same wording to describe both model 300 and 330 necks.. \"U-shape\" ! oh well. I do like the large neck profiles you are describing. \
Thanks man!\
Dan \
\
\
[quote=\"Tele295\"]Hi Dan-\
\
The DG 330s that I have played have rather slim necks compared to the 300s. I would say that the 330 neck profile is more like the neck on the 310 Lulo.\
\
On the DG 300s\, I have found two distinctly different neck profiles. Both are big necks! One profile is quite round and clubby\, like a baseball bat. The other profile is sort of square-ish. Ian Rossiter has the round one\, and my guitar has the square neck. Both are very \"vintage\" shapes that I have encountered on other old guitars.\
\
Hope that helps!\
\
-Miles[/quote]",20692,"BBCode","2011-12-20 10:19:33"
20699,2959,"Hi Eddy\,\
\
I shared a few meal tables with you at DIJ this past year and heard you have an amazing movie from the LDDH show. If it's at all possible to get a copy I would REALLY appreciate it. I am almost obsessed (says my wife) with this band and am still kicking myself that I didn't have a recording device that night. It was one of the most epic performances I have yet to witness. \
\
If there is any hesitation on your part please know that this video would only be for me only and I will not EVER share it or ANY part online. I can't stress that enough. \
\
I hope this is a possibility - would love to enjoy the show countless times in the future. \
\
Just thought it was worth asking in a fingers crossed kind of way - Appreciate the time\,\
Andy",20699,"BBCode","2011-12-20 13:03:35"
20700,6,"Hi Andy. I'd be glad to share the vid I have. It was shot by Paul Getty who was standing next to me at the church.  I'm only cautious about sharing it because I promised Olivier with LDDH that I would not post anything on YouTube other than the one song I posted shortly after DiJ.  But with that said (and what you noted in your email)\, I totally trust you with the goods.\
\
Send me your email address and I will send it to you via YouSent it.  Please send your email address to my email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Looking forward to the next Django in June!\
\
Ed",20699,"BBCode","2011-12-20 19:19:50"
20702,3658,"Hello Michael\,\
I represent the company Ischell\, we are based in France and I would like to introduce you to our systems for gypsy guitar.\
We have created a contact microphone that have excellent results on gypsy guitars. the sound is very natural and true to the instrument with a feedback resistance comparable to a piezo pickup. We also have a dual system with air and contact microphone.\
As an approach that looks like advertising\, I want to inform you first.\
If you are instersted\, I suggest you start the topic or to supplement the topic \"pickup system overview\" first\, also because I do not speak English very well.\
If there are questions I will try to answer as well\
Thank you for your attention\,\
Very best regards\
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Fischer\
[url]http://www.ischell.com[/url]\
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Until we have a website in English\, there is google translate at the top right",20702,"BBCode","2011-12-22 10:59:24"
20703,9,"Hi Fischer\,\
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Your pickups look fantastic! If you'd like to send some to me I'd be happy to add them to the site. I sell lots of pickups....not just for Gypsy jazz but for every instrument and style. I am the dealer in the US for Schertler and AER so I think I could help you sell a lot here in the US. I have customers calling all day about pickups.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",20703,"BBCode","2011-12-22 12:58:15"
20704,3658,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thank you for your compliment\, your suggestion to add my products on your site and your quick response.\
You will laugh but I did not see your shop ! :oops: \
Michael\, I'll be happy to do business with you\,\
I went to your forum I found interesting by chance\,\
I am a young company not known in the United States\,\
in fact you're the first person I contacted in the United States to communicate on my microphones...!!! It is simply amazing ! :D \
What do you propose to do ?\
I can send you a sample to test the sound ?\
What are your terms of business usually ?\
\
Our contact microphone is suitable for many instruments\, when properly placed on a good instrument\, it can be excellent ! Particularly on harps\, gypsy guitar\, acoustic guitar\, violin\, piano\, doublebass ud\, kora\, banjo and more!\
Combined with an air mic\, it is a system that fits all situations for a powerful acoustic sound!\
\
Nice to meet you\
Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2011-12-22 15:34:18"
20705,9,"Hi Fischer\,\
\
Funny you didn't see the store! I think after looking there you will see we carry nearly all the high end guitar amplification equipment. I would be very grateful if you could send a sample that I could test\, or even better if you just want to send me a selection of your products I could sell them on consignment and see how it goes. They look like they would be popular so it's worth a try.\
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My address is:\
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3250 NW 59th St\
Seattle\, WA 98107\
USA\
\
Merry Christmas!\
\
Michael",20703,"BBCode","2011-12-22 20:13:57"
20706,151,"Hi Rick\
\
Thanks for the kind words re the CD.  We recorded that over 10 years ago\, and I still like to listen to it.  Musette Guitars has our annual gig at the  Django's Birthday show at the Grey Eagle in Asheville next month and we're going to revisit some of those tunes for that event.  We keep saying that we'll do another CD but have not been able to make it happen yet.  We all live in different cities now and it's really hard to put something like that together.\
\
I bought the Tziganskaia CD at the big FNAC in Paris in 1993 when my wife and I were on our honeymoon there.  I've never gotten tired of that CD or anything else Matelot did.  Do you have the video of him in concert in 1986 with Francis Moerman and Alain Dubreuil?  The quality of the video isn't very good but the playing is really exceptional.  I can make you a DVD\, no problem.  He plays a lot of tunes associated with Django including Nuages and it is especially interesting to see how he approaches these tunes.  You never hear a cliche - he plays hard and uses a lot of chord melody and double stops along with his own lines.  I also have another concert from the same period just on audio.  I'll copy all these for you but it'll take a few weeks - the week between Christmas and New Year I am doubling up at work to make extra money.\
\
The DVD of Francis is really special.  If you read the notes it has the whole story of how I came to be friends with Francis.  I spent a lot of time at that old farmhouse - unforgettable experiences for sure.  I think Antoine and Sebastian will be back in the states in the summer of 2012 - will keep you posted.\
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If you have a regular mail address I can send you the file with that rehearsal at La Lanterne - one of my favorite recordings ever.\
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Merry Christmas and Best Regards\
Scot",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-23 06:57:36"
20707,346,"Thanks Scot!\
My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:azusa1@earthlink.net\">azusa1@earthlink.net</a><!-- e -->\
And I also just signed up for Dropbox which is a file sharing site\, but I must admit that I'm not really sure how it works.\
Yes\, Tziganskaia is a hugely influential album for me and I still listen to it quite often!\
(perhaps we should get together and start MateloBooks.com :) )\
I do not have the DVD you mentioned\, but if you wouldn't mind making a copy\, that'd be great!\
It sounds as though you have quite a collection already but I have some cool bootleg type recordings (Waso mostly\, from the early 80's ) if you'd like\, I could make copies for you.\
Thank you so much!\
Have a great Christmas/New Year!!!\
Cheers\,\
Rick",20306,"BBCode","2011-12-23 08:43:54"
20708,3658,"Hi Michael\,\
Yes I saw all the good products you sell!\
I think I'll send you mine as soon as possible!\
Will you think you will be selling microphones for violin\, harp ...? or only gypsy guitar?\
I can create a pro account for you on my site with a 30% discount and free shipping on your orders. Does this kind of conditions might suit you to start the business?\
If it's ok\, I am sending you a command of the most popular early January.\
You can try them\, test the sale and see if people enjoy the sound.\
If all goes well\, they will be sold soon!\
What do you think of this?\
\
Merry Christmas!\
Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2011-12-23 09:40:49"
20709,9,"I sell pickups for all sorts of instruments but guitar\, bass\, mandolin\, and violin sell the most. I look forward to trying out your products\, thanks in advance for sending some!\
\
30% sounds like a good discount to start with....if I sell the first ones you send quickly I'll be ordering more!\
\
Merry Christmas!\
\
Michael",20703,"BBCode","2011-12-23 09:45:18"
20710,3658,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Thank you for your answer\,\
I'll do the best to go fast\, but with the holidays I have late deliveries and a lot of orders.\
I could probably not send the microphones before the beginning of January.\
I will send you several models.\
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See you soon !\
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Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2011-12-26 02:14:42"
20711,9,"Ok\, thanks Fischer. I look forward to the mics!\
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Happy New Year...\
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Michael",20703,"BBCode","2011-12-27 07:16:31"
20712,3658,"Hi Michael\,\
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I have finally sent a microphone today. It's the most popular product. [url]http://www.ischell.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=151&category_id=30&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=45[/url]\
You should receive it this Saturday.\
Michael\, I had no instructions in English\, so I made one\, tell me if it is correct!\
I hope you can make a good test of gypsy guitar (easy) acoustic guitar (a little harder) mandolin (I have little experience but it's easy) doublebass (sometimes it's hard) and more ...\
Let start with the gypsy guitar style Selmer:\
You have to put the microphone under the strings in the middle of the bridge\, the adhesive putty must not touch the bridge\, but a few millimeters (2 or 3mm). Do not press too hard on the mic! Just enough to ensure airtight. If you have feedback quickly\, Is that the seal has not been met. You can try to press again on the mic and flatten the putty... But it's better to do all the operation again.\
If you do not have a good result\, contact me please for all questions!\
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Happy new year  :D \
Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2011-12-27 09:02:37"
20713,9,"thanks for getting it out....I will try it out as soon as it gets here!\
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Michael",20703,"BBCode","2011-12-27 10:33:02"
20714,3200,"Hi\
I am Michael from Greece.i want to buy from djankobooks the dg-340 or dg-300.It s the same guitar? what is the different? They have the same spec.Any advice please \,\
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Thanks",20714,"BBCode","2011-12-28 14:33:21"
20715,917,"Hi\, Michael.\
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I just wanted to wish you a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!  I sent an email to your work address but it occured to me that you may have some vacation time and not be in the office.  What's new in your world?\
\
Hope you're doing well\,\
\
Scott Sandberg",20715,"BBCode","2011-12-28 18:43:35"
20716,1631,"Geia sou Mihali!\
ego eixa tin dg-340\, tin poulisa tora. kai exo paiksei kai me kapoia alla montela\, alla oxi me tin 300.\
i 340 einai olokliri solid wood pou einai arketa poiotiko\, alla oxi aparaitita kai ston ixo. einai ligo pio wet kai mellow apo tis alles tis katigorias\, exei poli kalo tono\, einai arketa dinati\, alla mporei na exeis provlima se poliorganikes ixografiseis. episis exei arketa xontro mpratso\, pou einai kapos paradosiako\, alla nomizo oti i 300 exei pio slim mpratso.i 300 exei laminated plaina kai piso\, alla solid kapaki\, pou einai kai poio konta stin original macaferri\, kai foithaei na exei pio ksero\, krousto ixo\, alla me ligotero poliploko ixo apo tin 340\, xoris afto na einai kako.\
en telei\, etsi ki allios se aftin tin katigoria kirios i apofasi einai thema goustou.\
kane oti mporeis gia na paikseis kapoia apo aftes prota.\
ego tin 340 tin pira giati mou aresei o Wrembel\, den mou aresoun ta fingerboard dots kai ithela na dokimaso solid wood gitane:)\
elpizo na voithisa ligo..\
an exeis pio sigkekrimenes erotiseis\, min distaseis na me rotiseis ksana.\
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panos",20714,"BBCode","2011-12-29 07:59:11"
20717,3200,"Geia sou pano kai xroni polla. Se euxaristo para poly gia thn apanthsh.Me thn 300 exo paiksei kai mou arese arketa o hxos.Apla ena filow moy eipe gia thn 340 oti einai kalhterh kataskevastika .Bebaia moy aresei o paradosiakow hxos ths 300 alla na sou po thn alhthia apo ta videos poy eida sto youtube h 340 moy aresei poio poly.To kako einai oti den mporo poythena sth Athens na thn akoyso.Sta magazia exoyn mono thn 300. Mia teleytaia erothsh. Ego an tha paro kithara tha paro apo to Djangobooks afoy einai poio fuhna apo Ellada (distixobe). Kanoyn kalo paketarisma? Giati sklhrh θηκη exv kai den thelo na parv ki allh.Telos moy eipan apo to djangobooks na doso 150$ parapanv gia na moy kanoyn to setup. Aksizei? \
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Καλη χρονια να εχεις με υγεια\
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Εδω ειναι το καναλι μου στο youtube\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/user/mick77guitarp]http://www.youtube.com/user/mick77guitarp[/url]\
Εδω παιζω με μια κιθαρα τον 300 ευρω.\
\
Παιζεις σε κανα σχημα? Απο οτι ειδα δεν μενεις Ελλαδα.",20714,"BBCode","2011-12-29 09:52:52"
20718,426,"Hello Will\,\
\
It's been a long time since I messaged you about Soundslice\, but I've continued to work on it over the last year\, and it's finally in a pretty good place! Are you interested in being a beta user while I work out the kinks? I'm looking to get as much early feedback from people as possible\, and I'm sure you'd be able to put it through its paces.\
\
If you're interested\, let me know your email address and preferred username\, and I'll email you instructions.\
\
Happy new year!\
Adrian",20718,"BBCode","2011-12-29 21:48:33"
20719,1631,"Kalispera Mihali\,\
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Eixa dei kai ta video sou pio prin alla den katalava me poia kithara paizeis.\
paizeis ligo apo oti les alla eisai poli solid paiktis! poli efxaristo afto!\
Distixos to youtube den einai poli aksiopisto gia na dialekseis kithara.\
sto djangobooks alla kai se alla sites tha vreis arketes kai kales sizitiseis gia tis enlogo kithares. alla tha proteina gia na min trelenesai ki olas psaxnontas pare afti pou sou milaei pio poli\, etsi ki allios mallon meta apo liga xronia tha theleis kaliteri :) \
den tha elega oti i 340 einai \"kaliteri kataskevastika\" gia arketous logous.\
oi diafores einai ligo poli afta pou sou egrapsa prin.\
Idio ergostasio\, idia nootropia kai texnotropia kataskevis\, kai poiotita kataskevis arketa kali opos kai stis ftinoteres kithares tous.\
Oson afora gia agora apo djangobooks\, min ksexaseis na prostheseis kai ta metaforika kai tous forous kai dasmous apo to teloneio\, gia na ksereis apo tin arxi poso telika tha sou vgei!\
episis gia setup 150$ pou zitoun den einai polla\, alla den einai kai kati spoudaio episis.oti tha thelei setupo tha thelei sigoura\, alla to \"gypsy setup\" pou onomazoun einai akyro\, den iparxei tetoio prama\, apla kanoun basiko setup kai isos kai fret leveling.\
alla an exeis mastora kalo stin athina na sta kanei\, kalitera. kai pio fthina tha einai mallon kai tha kserei kai to istoriko tin kitharas sou gia otan tha ksanaxreiastei. to paketarisma einai kalo\, akolouthoun ta standards\, alla xoris thiki emena me tromazei ligo\, aeroporikos apo ameriki...episis min pareis apo aftous custom bridge kai leather under tail piece. i gefira einai stin kaliteri isaksia tis original\, kai to derma to bazeis kai monos sou.\
\
ego den meno ellada\, alla ksero paidia apo thessaloniki kirios pou paizoun.\
exoun kanei kai i GJ koinotira ena web site:\
[url=http://gypsyjazz.gr/]http://gypsyjazz.gr/[/url]\
simmetexoun apo oli tin ellada!\
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kali tixi kai kali xronia!\
kai min xanomaste eimaste ligoi:)\
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panos",20714,"BBCode","2011-12-30 06:31:05"
20720,848,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
Recently I posted a topic about me giving lessons over skype.\
\
Now I see it is erased...\
\
Is it because I put it on the technique category?\
\
Please tell me where should I post a topic about giving lessons\, if it is possible at all.\
\
Thanks",20720,"BBCode","2011-12-30 09:06:21"
20721,2182,"Hi Dennis\,\
\
I've got a short tour lined up with Joscho Stephan and I'm working on his visa.  I need to get \"letters of consultation\" from relevant experts in his comparable field and was hoping you wouldn't mind writing one.  It is to show that he meets the criteria of being an \"artist of extraordinary talent.\"  This is the guidance I found for what a letter of consultation ought to include:\
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\"The letters must set forth in detail the credentials of the author (an attached r�sum� or bio will do)\, establish how the author knows the beneficiary (by personal relationship or reputation)\, and give an opinion that addresses the standards set forth above. Experts can be academics\, performers\, diplomats\, other governmental representatives or peers - from here or abroad - just about anyone whose credentials USCIS is likely to accept. USCIS recognizes the national arts service organizations as qualified peer groups for the purpose of providing non-labor pre-petition consultation letters. \"\
\
Thanks for your time.\
\
Swingfully\,\
Aaron",20721,"BBCode","2011-12-30 10:01:28"
20722,3,"i erased the wrong one  \, sorry; it's just the one that was in gonzalo's post was not really diplomatic or professional towards a thread that was talking about gonzalo; it's ok to advertise\, but to do in a way that diverts attention from the original topic is not good professional practice. That was the one i meant to erase\, but made a mistake\, so i left the other one online.\
\
Feel free to make another thread elsewhere; that said your playing is great!",20722,"BBCode","2011-12-30 22:15:42"
20723,3,"you're trying to get him an 01 visa? isn't that a longterm visa? why not just get a temporary one; unless i've got my visas confused... anyway\, you can write whatever you want on my behalf and just sign it...\
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usually the best thing to do\, if you have a tour lined up\, is to get the venues to write letters",20723,"BBCode","2011-12-30 22:17:32"
20724,848,"Thanks Dennis\,\
\
Sorry\, it was my mistake.\
\
I didnt mean to harm Gonzalos engagement. Neither I could\, since he is much better and more popular player than me. \
\
it was funny cause that dAy i decided to offer lessons\, and i logged in forum and saw a thread about Gonzalos skype lessons.\
\
Hope i didnt offend anyone.\
\
Thanks one more time\
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Spiro",20720,"BBCode","2011-12-31 07:45:25"
20725,3671,"Hi David\, \
\
I'm the author of Understanding The Chords. I hope the holidays are treating you well!\
\
I want to thank you for the excellent and thoughtful post on the forum about my book\, and the review you posted on the product page as well. In fact\, that's why I'm contacting you - I just got my book listed on Amazon\, and would like to use the review you posted here on Djangobooks. Would that be OK with you?\
\
Look forward to hearing from you. Until then\, best wishes for the new year!\
\
Regards\, Steve",20725,"BBCode","2011-12-31 18:57:52"
20726,2182,"Great - I'll try to get something to you in the next week.  I appreciate the help.  We are actually going for an O1-B type visa\, which is the classification for artists of extra-ordinary talent.  If you've done these before and have any advice I'd sure appreciate it.  The paperwork is something of a nightmare.",20721,"BBCode","2012-01-02 07:58:37"
20727,1790,"Adrian\, sorry for the delay in responding\, but yes! I would be honored to be a beta user of your Soundslicer project.\
\
I'm a Mac user; hope that's not going to be a problem?\
\
Will Wilson \
Preferred username: lango-django\
&lt;jazzbug2@gmail.com&gt;\
\
PS  I don't know if you got my e-mail a few months back\, but as I mentioned\, the video of your jamming with Gonzalo was awesome!",18405,"BBCode","2012-01-02 12:00:49"
20728,426,"OK\, glad you're willing and interested! I've just created an account for you and emailed you a bunch of info.\
\
Thanks for the nice words about the Gonzalo video -- it was a ton of fun\, and he's such a nice guy!\
\
Adrian",20718,"BBCode","2012-01-02 12:39:44"
20729,3673,"I didn't see in my sent messages box the last message thought I sent to you\, so at the risk of repetition\, central Berkshires are my home turf\, get up there as often as I can\, so I'm curious if that's where you are.  John Sauer's an old friend if that rings a bell.\
\
Anyway\, it's great to see such a vibrant forum for gypsy jazz\, and happy new year.\
\
-Dan Northrup",20729,"BBCode","2012-01-03 20:38:22"
20730,118,"Hi Dan\,\
\
I'm down in the Northampton area. Maybe I'll see you at Django in June this year!\
\
best\,\
Jack",20729,"BBCode","2012-01-04 04:58:32"
20731,154,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I hope you don't mind my getting in touch -- I just wanted to thank you for the Chicago luthier information. I'm pretty new to the area and it's good to know that  there are luthiers around who know how to deal with gypsy guitars. \
\
By the way\, I've heard some really impressive things about your guitar collection (I think from Wayne Nakamura). It would be great to swap notes sometime -- I have a small collection of Favinos that aren't particularly enjoying their first winter in the midwest!\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph\
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PS. Was it you who snagged the Favino nylon-string from Michel? If so\, you made a good catch!",20731,"BBCode","2012-01-04 11:31:04"
20732,563,"Joseph--\
\
First\, welcome to the Windy City! We just moved here from the East Coast two years ago\, so anything we can do to help you\, just let me know. And if you go see Geoff\, tell him I sent you!\
\
I did buy Michel's nylon Favino\, and what a guitar! Geoff made a compenstaed nut for it and we lowered the action a tiny bit\, both to help the dodgy intonation\, but it didn't lose much volume and is great fun to play.\
\
I do have a nice\, but small\, collection of manouche guitars\, and you are welcome to come over sometime when you are free to check them all out. Nothing sounds its best this time of year; it's just too dry. But everyone else here is in the same boat.\
\
Where did you move from? Sounds like Montreal maybe. I don't know what part of town you are in\, but we are on South Michigan Avenue\, just a couple of blocks south of the park.",20732,"BBCode","2012-01-04 12:25:29"
20733,563,"Scott--\
\
So very sorry I let this slip. I got busy when it came in and then just forgot to get back in and reply. Life is good. I retire in just a few more months\, and hope to be able to really practice again seriously for the first time since college days. \
\
So what are you up to? Still playing electric? I've added and subtracted a few guitars since I last saw you\, including three new electrics. I hope to have time to play some blues again after I retire. GJ is so labor intensive\, I let almost everything else go since I have tried to learn it. \
\
BTW\, my home e-mail is [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url]. I never got the e-mail you sent to my work addy\, so I'm glad you tried this. \
\
So belated Christmas and New Year's wishes to you. Please stay in touch and I hope I'll see you again sometime soon. Our little jams were fun for me\, and my playing has deteriorated since we stopped them.\
\
In the meantime: all the best.  \
\
Michael",20733,"BBCode","2012-01-04 12:34:33"
20734,1581,"Hi\, \
\
My husband and I are down in Bellingham and he plays violin\, I play accordion. We often have a bass player and a guitar.  We are about intermediate players: can play from a lead sheet; do some improvising.  What is your level?\
\
Would you be interested in getting together sometime? We could come up or you could come down. \
\
Cheers\, \
Lorretta",20734,"BBCode","2012-01-04 13:13:15"
20735,1812,"Sure\, you're welcome to use the book review wherever you'd like to.  I think it's a reference I'll use until my hands are too old and stiff to play guitar.\
Thanks again for producing an excellent work!\
David Feldman\
Vancouver\, WA",20725,"BBCode","2012-01-05 10:20:12"
20736,3671,"Thanks very much! And if you ever have any questions about anything in there\, please don't hesitate to get in touch.\
\
Regards\, Steve",20725,"BBCode","2012-01-05 18:18:12"
20737,3134,"Hi Matthew\,\
\
I heard about your jam at Zebulon from some friends\, and am wondering if it is still happening regularly.  I looked at the Zebulon site and did not see it posted.  (I'm a violinist/violist\, and would be thrilled to jam with you all\, or at least to listen!)\
\
Thanks.  Happy new year!\
\
Best\,\
Siv",20737,"BBCode","2012-01-06 08:24:24"
20738,1675,"Hey Siv\,\
The Zebulon jam is on a little hiatus for the beginning of the year but we should hopefully start up again soon\, ill definitrly let you know. \
We could always use another string player. Thanks for contacting me\, we'll definitely be in touch!\
Matthew",20737,"BBCode","2012-01-06 11:37:09"
20739,3134,"Hi Matthew\,\
\
Great\, thanks for letting me know.  Looking forward to the next jam!\
\
Best\,\
Siv",20737,"BBCode","2012-01-06 16:38:14"
20740,230,"Hi\, I saw you were looking for a TAB for this great tune. We play this in my band \"Gypsy Jazz West\" ; you can check out our version at:\
[url=http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest]www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzwest[/url]\
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I was inspired to play it after hearing Stephane Wrembel's version on his Barbes-Brooklyn recording. We only play the A & B sections; I'd be happy to show you how I play the lead\, but don't have it tabbed out; if you're on Skype and want me to show you how I play it\, then let me know. I'm just your basic jammer\, so should be easy to learn it from me :D \
best wishes\
Phil",20740,"BBCode","2012-01-07 07:39:34"
20741,3444,"It is a great tune.\
I also really like the version  Dario Napoli did on his new album.\
Do you have the intro tabbed out? I would love to learn the lead.\
where is all the gypsy jazz @ in Portland? I have been thinking of moving there from San Jose\, Ca.  I am planning on visiting soon again as well.\
Lets chat some time.\
Thanks!",20740,"BBCode","2012-01-07 08:07:19"
20742,230,"Hi\, I don't have the head tabbed out\, but can probably do so\, I think it's just a 2 chord vamp if it's what I'm thinking your referring to. Yes\, lots of GJ in Portland...it's a great city...beware of the long rainy season though!\
cheers\
Phil",20740,"BBCode","2012-01-07 08:30:20"
20743,3444,"Heh I have no problem with rain\, I wish it rained here more\, its been so dry this winter...",20740,"BBCode","2012-01-07 08:52:33"
20744,2268,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52458#p52458]Subject: Acoustic Image SI\, Raezor's Edge Stealth 10 for sale (850.0)[/url]\
\
[quote=\"davidschob\"]Hi all\,\
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I'm selling an older Acoustic Image Series I\, and a new Raezor's Edge Stealth 10 for $850. It's a great setup. The amp is an older Acoustic Image with a high and low gain input\, 160 watts.[/quote]\
\
\
Hi David\,\
\
I may be interested in just your Razors Edge Stealth. Would you be willing to separate?\
Please respond via <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\, Holmes",20744,"BBCode","2012-01-07 14:30:53"
20745,2557,"I just saw your post looking for an archtop amp. I just wanted to let you know that I could come down on the price of the Clarus/RE combo (it'd be easier for me to ship once). I could do 750 shipping included for the set if you're interested. It's a great archtop rig.\
\
David",20744,"BBCode","2012-01-08 19:26:30"
20746,3325,"Hello Enrique\,  Sorry if I spelled that wrong. I don't get on here to much but noticed you had signed on. I just wanted to tell you it was a pleasure to meet you out at DFNW. I really liked hearing you play. You have a very beautiful tone to your playing. It reminds me a good bit of the type of sound Stochelo gets. Seeing him was the reason I went out there this year. His playing has a very Latin sound to it. I hear that in yours as well. Of course that makes more sense based on where you live. I listened to Charlie Byrd and Carlos Barbosa Lima for years. And also Paco Pena and Paco de Lucia. This was before I ever knew of Gypsy Jazz at all. My teacher introduced me to Bireli and Fapy \,when I first started my lessons. He has a gypsy jazz band called Gypsy Roots. He has a facebook page and a website. I only started my lessons in 2010\, so I was not up to jamming at DFNW. But I had a great time listening. And met a lot of friends. I will make it back there again one day. I hope you had a great time as well. And that your rhythm player is not getting too drunk and playing well these day\, lol. take care\, KarenAnn",20746,"BBCode","2012-01-08 20:41:32"
20747,2182,"Hi Denis\,\
\
Thanks for the help.  I've attached the letter in two formats.  I think all I need is for you to fill in the address info\, sign it\, and attach a resume/bio/cv\, then you can scan it and send it back.  I really appreciate the help.  Hopefully you'll be able to do a Denver CO tour someday  :D   I'd be happy to help book and promote if you ever do.  Archtop Eddy is just an hour away from Denver as well!\
\
Swingfully\,\
Aaron",20721,"BBCode","2012-01-09 08:25:13"
20748,3658,"Hello Michael\,\
\
Have you received the microphone ? And tested it ?\
\
Regards\
Fischer\
[url=http://www.ischell.com]http://www.ischell.com[/url]",20702,"BBCode","2012-01-09 09:44:11"
20749,3431,"Hi there\,\
\
I am very interested in your guitar\, would you ship to the UK?\
\
Also could you tell me how high the action is\, and general playability.\
\
I understand Peter Zwinakis guitars have a real pliage\, can you confirm that this is present on your guitar?\
\
Many thanks\,\
\
Jake",20749,"BBCode","2012-01-09 10:34:14"
20750,1085,"I guess I could ship to UK.  What is the best way to go?  UPS or what do you recommend.  If you give me your address I can check on shipping charges.\
\
Yes this guitar has a real pliage just like all his guitars.  I have the action set at about medium height.  It will buzz if you really dig in but general playing is good.  I have added 2 small carbon fiber shims under each foot to bring the action up.  Once the guitar settles into your environment you could take these out very easily if the action is to high.  The shims just slip out after you loosen the strings.\
\
Jake\, I have someone who contacted me just before you did but he hasn't gotten back to me yet\, just wanted to be up front with you.\
\
Let me know if you have any other questions\, I know you would be very happy with this guitar\, the cedar top makes it not so punchy and dry like most gypsy guitars\, it has a mellower sound\, but can still bark when you want it to.\
\
Let me know\,\
Bill :lol:",20749,"BBCode","2012-01-09 12:29:07"
20751,2458,"I'm interested in possibly purchasing your Mystery guitar.  It looks like a\
good opportunity for sure.\
I'm located in Southern California.  Where are you?\
-Pamela\
415 706-0445",20751,"BBCode","2012-01-09 19:56:16"
20752,9,"Just got it...will let you know what I think later this week. \
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",20703,"BBCode","2012-01-09 20:00:28"
20753,3431,"Hi there\,\
\
I'm seriously interested in your guitar! I've got to wait until the end of the month until I have enough funds. I'm very sorry if I've wasted your time in any way. If you haven't sold it by then I'll be in touch again.\
\
Regarding shipping\, I've looked at the djangobooks shipping calculator and they estimate 155 dollars for a guitar at the sam price via UPS international.\
\
Jake",20749,"BBCode","2012-01-10 04:09:42"
20754,1085,"Hello Pamela\, I am in Colorado\, it's probably a 3 day ship.  I've had a lot of inquires so let me know if you're interested.  It is a fine guitar and I'm sure you would be happy.  It does not have any labels inside the guitar or on the headstock.  Peter didn't put any labels on his Mystery Guitars but you could verify the purchase with Michael if you need to.\
Let me know\, don't think it's going to last long.\
Bill",20751,"BBCode","2012-01-10 06:43:53"
20755,1085,"Hello Jake\, I could put $50.00 into the kitty towards your shipping.  If I still have it by then I could sell her to you but I've had a few inquires but you never know.\
Take care\,\
Bill",20749,"BBCode","2012-01-10 06:47:23"
20756,3431,"I'm not surprised\, it's a great looking guitar\, and at a great price.\
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Jake",20749,"BBCode","2012-01-10 07:16:08"
20757,9,"Thanks for the review....would you be so kind as to post it in the store:\
\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-xmodreviewsf/altamira-m01.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... a-m01.html[/url]\
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thanks!\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52516#p52516]Subject: My new fantastic Altamira[/url]\
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[quote=\"spiro\"]Hey guys\,\
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Few months ago I received my  new guitar which I am more than content with.\
\
It is Altamira oval hole purchased from Djangobooks. (thanks Michael for your fine opinion).\
\
The guitar has it all\, except good hardware. \
\
Fantastic sound\, a lot of mids\, round highs\, not too dark nor too dry\, just as I prefer. \
\
I compared it side by side with Stochelos recent Eimers Antique\, which he sold to my good friend. I must say that Eimers is a great guitar\, especially the neck and fingerboard which is ultra comfortable. Also it looks much better. But regarding the sound\, much more comes out of the new Altamira (overall Eimers is much better guitar).\
\
Here is the vid so check it out. 3rd solo...\
\
Also check out my buddy Kristijan\, which is already a monster player\, very talented. He plays theme and first solo:\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myBkxL-FwfM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myBkxL-FwfM[/url][/quote]",20757,"BBCode","2012-01-10 09:47:49"
20758,154,"Dear Michael\,\
\
Thanks for your kind welcome\, and apologies for the delay in replying (I was away at a conference).\
\
I'm actually living a little bit outside of Chicago in South Bend\, IN -- my wife and I are both teaching at Notre Dame -- but try to make it to the city as much as I can. We moved here from Toronto\, which has a small but vibrant gypsy jazz community\, and we were in the UK before that. I'm originally from Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, which also has a small scene.\
\
Geoff sounds like an excellent luthier\, and I'll definitely bring some guitars his way. Are the gypsy guitars pictured on his website yours? If so\, they look lovely!\
\
I echo your complaint about the dryness. I think I've tried every kind of room humidifier at this point\, and have settled on just keeping them in their cases with an Oasis -- they seem happiest this way\, but the more time they spend locked up the less I seem to play them. \
\
In any case\, it would be great to get together sometime. I hope to be coming through sometime in the next few weeks and will keep you posted -- it would be great to hear more about your collection. I have a small batch of Favinos -- a 1996 D-Hole which used to be owned by Kamlo Barre\, a 1983 Trois Rosaces model which is odd and enchanting\, and a 1969 Classical -- as well as a Godefroy Maruejouls oval hole. The D-hole needs a new bridge -- the previous owner installed an awful bigtone on it and misplaced the original\, and the replacement isn't well intonated -- and the Trois Rosaces needs a fretjob and a new bridge saddle. It's always tricky getting work done in the winter though -- you never know how things will settle once the warmth and humidity returns.\
\
In any case\, thanks for your kind response\, and very best!\
\
Joseph",20731,"BBCode","2012-01-11 10:37:46"
20759,2790,"Hey Michael\,\
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Not sure if you remember me\, i'm sam (young kid with curly hair who was told I looked like Adrien moignard).  I'm gonna be in Chicago this weekend for the first time and I wanted to check out the gypsy jazz scene.  Do you have any recommendations?\
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Sam",20759,"BBCode","2012-01-12 10:03:25"
20760,1275,"Hi - I have 3 sets of ball end argie 10's if you like. $20 - shipping included if you are in the US.\
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thanks - Dean",20760,"BBCode","2012-01-12 12:57:38"
20761,2706,"Thanks Dean\,\
\
Thanks for your reply\,  i am in Canada. if it is not too much more to mail\, we can have a deal.\
\
i am registered with Paypal\
\
thanks\,",20761,"BBCode","2012-01-12 13:44:28"
20762,1275,"$23 total should do it.  If you want the strings please PayPal me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I can ship tomorrow morning from Buffalo NY.",20760,"BBCode","2012-01-12 13:50:19"
20763,563,"Sam--\
\
Of course I remember you! I hope all is well and am glad to hear from you. I put a message out to the Chicago gypsy jazz group to see about gigs\, and I will call Alfonso in the morning. Something will be going on. \
\
What time do you arrive? My office number is (312)751-4975 and home is (312)265-1746. Call me\, or e-mail at [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url] when you arrive. You are welcome to stop by if you have time\, and if there is a gig\, and you need transport\, I'll take you in my car. \
\
Michael",20763,"BBCode","2012-01-12 17:30:31"
20764,563,"Joseph--\
\
Do feel welcome to stop by anytime you are in town. Gypsy jazzers are always welcome. \
\
My collection is not huge\, but I have most of the big stuff. My Patenotte is for sale at Djangobooks\, but I miss it and am thinking about getting it back. Otherwise I have the following:\
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1932 Selmer Jazz #103 \
1951 Selmer Jazz #862\
1950's Busato Grand Modele\
1950's Busato d-hole aka \"The Beast\"\
1964 Favino Modele 10\
1991 Favino Jazz N\
2001 Favino Jazz S\
1950's Joseph di Mauro (the elder)\
2011 Dupont MD-50E Custom \"Moreno\"\
2011 Shopis D'Artagnan C\
\
The rest are electrics\, most notable being a 1939 Gibson ES-150 with the Charlie Christian pickup. I have a Trois Rosaces on \"layaway\"...sort of. What a monster guitar. I'd have already bought it\, but I can't fathom what I'd do with it. Huge sound\, though!!! \
\
And yes\, the pics on Geoff's website are my guitars. I forget what they all are\, but I am pretty sure the Patenotte\, the '64 Favino and the Beast are in there somewhere. \
\
So what do you guys teach at ND? Come and bring your guitars sometime and we can compare notes. I'll even take you up to meet Geoff.\
\
Michael",20732,"BBCode","2012-01-12 17:43:30"
20765,1063,"Hey Jazzferri\,\
I'd be happy to get those out of your way if you still have them.\
I can get the whole package. They're all light tension right ?\
Let me know.\
Thanks\,\
-Stephan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52582#p52582]Subject: FT/FS Argie lights Plus[/url]\
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[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Hi Still have\
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3 Argie 1610 ball end lights $25 incl postage\
2 sets Galli GSL 10 lights silk and steels\
I set Gallin GSB10 lights\
\
or the whole package for $40 including postage[/quote]",20765,"BBCode","2012-01-12 19:12:41"
20766,1852,"Yes they are lights .010 first etc\
\
Jay",20766,"BBCode","2012-01-12 19:37:09"
20767,1063,"Great!\
How you would like me to pay for it ?\
You can send me a Paypal invoice to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you like.\
Let me know what works for you.\
Cheers\,\
-Stephan",20765,"BBCode","2012-01-12 19:46:12"
20768,1852,"Will do. Will be tomorrow iPad isn't secure",20766,"BBCode","2012-01-12 21:36:46"
20769,1852,"Hi Eddy\
\
DVD arrived safe and sound  Will get onto it this weekend",20687,"BBCode","2012-01-13 07:28:11"
20770,6,"Glad you got it. Take your time-no hurry. Kinda of surprised it took this long to get to you but glad it got there safe and sound!",20688,"BBCode","2012-01-13 07:52:48"
20771,154,"Michael\,\
\
Thanks for the invitation -- I'll certainly let you know when I'm coming through town.\
\
That's quite the collection you have! I remember seeing \"The Beast\" on Jacques Mazzoleni's site a few years ago -- I can imagine that the sound is formidable. \
\
The Trois Rosaces are really magnificent\, unusual guitars. I use mine mostly for fingerpicking -- it takes alternate tunings extremely well -- though with the right attack it's quite good for Freddie Green style rhythm. No one really pays attention to Jacques and Jean-Pierre's non-gypsy models\, but they're really fine instruments (especially\, I think\, Jean-Pierre's). I've been on the lookout for a Brassens model for sometime\, but they're especially hard to come by.\
\
Apart from gypsy guitars\, I have a love of archtops nurtured by my Dad\, who has quite a collection of old Gibsons (a '34 L4\, a '47 L7\, and a '53 175). I'm afraid that the guitar bug runs in the family\, but thankfully Yasmin\, my wife\, is very understanding.\
\
We both teach literature -- she's in the English department\, and I'm in the Program of Liberal Studies (a kind of \"great books\" department). I work mostly on 20th-century literature\, but I won't bore you with the details!\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph",20731,"BBCode","2012-01-13 08:24:23"
20772,563,"I agree with you about J.P.'s guitars...and his dad's. The Trois Rosaces I have sort of hidden away in plain sight has a monster sound! Really powerful. I just can't quite figure out what I'd use it for. You are the only other person I know of who has one\, so if I do end up buting this one\, I'd love to get them together. To be honest\, I tend to prefer Favinos over Busatos. The nylon string JP is a monster little guitar and is as loud as a steel string. And the 64 Favino is the best Jacques I have ever played...and the oldest. \
\
My MA is in Medieval Lit\, so I was hoping you'd be either lit or history people. I'm still an avid reader\, although as I get older\, I find myself reading more page-tuners. Remind me to tell you my Finnegan's Wake story when me meet. You may find it amusing.\
\
BTW\, Michael is getting a Busato L-5/L-7 copy. I am really curious how it will sound. \
\
Stay in touch and let's try to get together when we can. I retire in April\, and after that I'll have much more time to meet up.",20732,"BBCode","2012-01-13 08:42:02"
20773,1852,"Good old Canada Post. Still recovering from Xmas no doubt",20687,"BBCode","2012-01-13 09:54:31"
20774,3658,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Hope you are well\,\
\
What is happening with the product?\
You still have not tried?\
it does not please you?\
I have not sent a model for gypsy guitar but for many instruments for testing. Also\, the packaging is now in a carrying pouch.\
Tell me !\
\
Have a nice day\
Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2012-01-14 02:28:04"
20775,1063,"Hello Jazzferri\,\
I just wanted to make sure we were not both waiting on our sides. I am waiting for your paypal invoice to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> email address. \
Let me know if you want me to do anything.\
Best regards\,\
-Stephan",20765,"BBCode","2012-01-14 08:14:42"
20776,53,"Garth\,\
\
Sorry\, for taking so long to reply.  The forum never sent me a notice that you replied and I just now saw your message.\
\
Yes\, I still have them.  $180 if you're still interested.\
\
Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:michael.valentiner@gmail.com\">michael.valentiner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20776,"BBCode","2012-01-14 08:29:19"
20777,1852,"Hi joli\
\
Am in process of sorting out computers emails and trying to figure out why PayPal password isn't working aargh \
\
Hopefully have it sorted in next day or so\
\
Jay",20777,"BBCode","2012-01-14 12:38:16"
20778,3603,"Hi\,\
\
I saw here that you have some published Django sheet music. I'm doing a study of Django's compositions and would like to see how some of them were first published in the 1940s & 50s.\
\
While I don't have much\, I'd be happy to trade scans. Here's what I have presently -\
\
Nuage - piano/vocal - with a picture of LUCIENNE DELYLE on the cover - she recorded the first vocal version. Published in the 1940s\
\
L'inoubliable Django transcribed by Rene Duchossoir - 15 pieces in a book published in 1980.\
\
I do have just about every recent publication of Django's music\,\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Andrew",20778,"BBCode","2012-01-15 00:11:03"
20779,1581,"Hi Adrian\, \
\
I'm wondering if the Bluebird Djangology that you mentioned in the Djangobooks forum is this one:\
\
[url=http://www.amazon.com/Djangology-Django-Reinhardt/dp/B000069CPD/ref=lh_ni_t]http://www.amazon.com/Djangology-Django ... ef=lh_ni_t[/url]\
\
I didn't see Bluebird mentioned in the description or Sony (which someone mentioned in the forum); just saw RCA.  But it does say remastered\, it has 23 songs\, and someone mentions Bluebird in the reviews. \
\
Thanks for your help\, \
Lorretta",20779,"BBCode","2012-01-16 09:49:02"
20780,426,"Hello there\,\
\
Yes\, that's the one!\
\
Adrian",20780,"BBCode","2012-01-16 09:52:20"
20781,1581,"Thanks tons\, Adrian.  I'm off to order it. \
\
Lorretta",20779,"BBCode","2012-01-16 11:05:08"
20782,3738,"Chris\, \
\
Do you still have this guitar?  If so I'm interested.  email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dturanski@gmail.com\">dturanski@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Best\, \
\
David",20782,"BBCode","2012-01-16 12:43:46"
20783,3738,"Is this still for sale? If so\, I'm interested. \
\
David <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dturanski@gmail.com\">dturanski@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20783,"BBCode","2012-01-16 14:43:34"
20784,3739,"Hello Michael I just joined. Got interested in Django in Paris at various clubs\, also seeing the movie about him some years ago. Now I live in Brooklyn NY and would like to network into the community so I can be informed of events\, both formal like the jam today in Greenpoint but also any other informal or events at such bars as Barbes in my neighborhood. Can you help me with a local member who I can correspond with who will know of events? Thanks\, JB",20784,"BBCode","2012-01-16 16:11:40"
20785,9,"Hi JB....your best bet is to just ask on the forum as all the NY guys are on here and will see it. They usually post any events going in the area so you should see the him listed here.\
\
thanks!\
\
Michael",20785,"BBCode","2012-01-16 16:32:10"
20786,3325,"Are these still available? What would I add for shipping to 22403\, Fredericksburg VA. Thanks\, Karen Ann\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52690#p52690]Subject: Lot of Django Books for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"chappie\"]The following stack of books for sale:\
\
Getting Into Gypsy Jazz by Stephane Wrembel (with CD)\
Gypsy Fire by Andreas Oberg (with CD)\
Colin Cosomini Gypsy Jazz Chord Book Vol 1 and 2 with CD's (58 bucks each on Djangobooks!!!)\
The Guitar Style of Django Reinhardt and the Gypsies\, Ian Cruickshank (rare)\
Django Reinhardt Undiscovered Inédit\
The Ultimate Django Book/The Complete Django (81 Themes\, solos and tab)\
Django Reinhardt Swing Guitars (rare)\
\
Will not sell individually\, sorry.  Whole lot a bargain at 100.00 plus shipping.  Paypal only.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Charlie[/quote]",20786,"BBCode","2012-01-16 19:20:45"
20787,3325,"Thanks for the info. Maybe I will be able to catch you another time. Take care\, KarenAnn\
\
PS- I will keep an out for the CD!\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52640#p52640]Subject: VEGAS UNPLUGGED MUSIC FESTIVAL 10/21-10/22[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Mundo\"]Hi KarenAnn!  Unfortunately we don't have anything scheduled for the time you're here... A few of us will be in Anaheim for the NAMM show....  Bummer\, and we just played a wild show a few nights ago.  Also the last time with our singer for until April as she's back on tour....\
\
Please stay in touch our website is [url=http://www.hotclublv.com]http://www.hotclublv.com[/url] and while we are not always the most prompt at updating our calendar you can also she what we are up to on our Facebook page.  We have a new CD coming out this year so stay tuned!\
\
You can't go wrong with any of the major shows in town.  My \"day job' is playing guitar for the Le Reve show at the Wynn.  I'll be back in town Friday as we play Friday thru Tuesday.  Frankie Moreno is the new headliner at the Stratosphere and his star is rising as he just signed with Sony.  Too båd you're not here on Monday as Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns perform at the Palm.\
\
Mahalo- Mundo[/quote]",20787,"BBCode","2012-01-16 19:24:23"
20788,293,"Not sure\, I'm guessing around 1O.00\
My pAypal is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20786,"BBCode","2012-01-16 19:30:47"
20789,1852,"Hi Michael\
\
I have some transcriptions I would like to post. They are currently in Sibelius. What file formats display correctly and can be printed assuming that is lawful\
\
Jay",20789,"BBCode","2012-01-17 20:07:11"
20790,2706,"hi\,\
\
will take these strings\, please contact me at tom.malone931@ gmail.com\
\
thanks",20761,"BBCode","2012-01-18 06:10:12"
20791,1833,"Hello Dimitris\,\
 \
It is possible to make a new bridge. You want a bright and warm sound. Bright is achieved with ebony\, a warmer sound is achieved with Palisander. Of course when the big tone is out the bridge will be more responsive.\
I advice you to replace the bridge with an ebony bridge hollow from the inside.\
 \
To make a new bridge I need the current bridge. So I know the dimensions.\
 \
The costs for a new bridge is 75 euro incl. shipment.\
 \
Gr.\
 \
Leo",20791,"BBCode","2012-01-18 08:05:08"
20792,9,"Hi Jay\,\
\
If you can export them has jpgs then that's probably the best way. You can just add them as attachments to your post so everyone can see them that way.\
\
Thanks!\
\
M",20792,"BBCode","2012-01-18 09:49:19"
20793,9,"Hi Fishcer\,\
\
I've been really busy so I still haven't had a chance. I'm selling my old house this week and on top of that we are having a snow storm!\
\
Anyway\, i will let you know what I think as soon as I get a chance to check it out.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Michael",20703,"BBCode","2012-01-18 09:50:40"
20794,2182,"Hey Mr. Denis\,\
\
I hope the draft letter I sent you was okay.  I had to write several for several people and try to make them sound like a different person wrote them :0).  Let me know if you need anything else.\
\
Swingfully\,\
Aaron",20794,"BBCode","2012-01-18 14:08:57"
20795,1852,"Still sorting out computer sh**. I am not a fan of windows.  :oops: \
\
\
Anyway send me address and I will send off strings and you can send me the money when I get sorted.  :D \
\
Best Jay",20766,"BBCode","2012-01-18 18:25:18"
20796,118,"Hi Paul\,\
\
I got your email\, but I think you have me confused with Jack Soref...just thought I'd let you know!\
\
best\,\
Jack (the other Jack)",20796,"BBCode","2012-01-18 20:14:41"
20797,2132,"",20797,"BBCode","2012-01-19 04:49:40"
20798,2132,"Hey Jack - been a long time.  As odds would have it\, we live in Madison (moved couple of years ago) and our neighbors are Ed And Cindy (know them by first names only...!)\, who I guess know you and your dad?  Horse people.....came up in conversation with another neighbor\, a friend who coincidentally also studied for a time with Alfonso.  Ed mentioned his love of the style\, mentioned he has a friend whose son is quite gifted\, etc.\, and enough info. was put forward for me to make the connection.  Anyway\, very small world.\
\
At any rate\, after many years away\, giving it a good try once again\, picked up the guitar.  Hope to see you at one of the fests soon - going to the Feb. fest. here in Madison.  \
\
Hope things are going well\, take care\, \
\
Paul",16517,"BBCode","2012-01-19 05:22:54"
20799,3736,"I was back tracking and found a dicussion\, that quoted you as having a Dell Arte Hommage\, Do you still have it and is it for sale?\
\
Thank  You\
\
rp",20799,"BBCode","2012-01-19 05:43:33"
20800,3658,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Ok\, i worried a bit\,\
I'll wait for luck changes for the better for you !\
Get well soon positive :D \
\
Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2012-01-19 11:18:33"
20801,1063,"Don't worry about it\, I am not in a rush.\
I can wait for your paypal invoice.\
Cheers\,\
-Stephan",20765,"BBCode","2012-01-19 11:59:14"
20802,311,"Hi KarenAnn\, sorry for the very late reply.\
It was very nice meeting you at DFNW and had a great time at the festival. Thanks for the kind words about my tone! It's the one thing I work at the most.\
I hope to see you again at one of these festivals and play together.\
Due to the reasons i talked about in Langley my band is on indefinite stand-by but I'm putting together a little jam circle every week and one of my advanced students seems to be ready for gigging so we'll see...\
I wish you a great year and keep on swingin'!\
Best\, \
Enrique (you got the spelling perfect!)",20746,"BBCode","2012-01-20 22:16:06"
20803,3747,"Phil...\
\
I Googled \"Hot Club of Baltimore\" and the only relevant thing that came up was a 2 years old post by you where you wrote that you were looking for people interested in playing some tunes in the Baltimore/DC area.\
Well...even though you wrote that 2 years ago I am very interested in the possibility of connecting with you.\
\
I am new to Gypsy music and am by no means a professional.  But I have been playing a long time and I am getting a lot of the technique down fairly quickly.\
I am 51 years old and just bought my first Gypsy guitar from Jacques Mazzoleni at GypsyGuitars.com  The really cool part is not only does it turn out that he\, one of the more famous dealers of Gypsy guitars\, is in Maryland...you and he are both minutes away from me.  I didn't even get on 83 or the Beltway to go to Jacques home...I just took Delaney Valley Road right to his house.\
\
I live off York Road in Lutherville/Timonium about 10 minutes from Towson Town Center (my wife is happy about that).  So I get the feeling you and I are pretty close based upon you post.\
\
You are definitely are much more advanced and accomplished player than I but I would really appreciate the opportunity to get to play with you.  I learn really fast and you can have me La Pompe-ing any song with you in minutes.  I just don't want to imply that I am a knowledgeable player...I am not...yet.\
So please do let me know if you are still interested in playing.  We can always meet at Guitar Center on Joppa Road so you don't feel odd meeting some random Dude from the Internet!\
\
My name is Steven Acocella and you can call or write anytime.\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sacocella@aol.com\">sacocella@aol.com</a><!-- e --> and my cell is 410-812-1331\
I look forward to speaking with you.\
\
Best\,\
\
Steve",20803,"BBCode","2012-01-21 13:17:19"
20804,1852,"Hi JolieG\
\
Got it sorted invoice sent  Send me address with pmt please\
\
Jay",20777,"BBCode","2012-01-22 13:33:57"
20805,58,"Hi Scot:\
\
Sorry to be so slow getting back to you; I haven't been able to listen to the L/Univers Insolite CD (I have a new infant at home)\, but I think Leske' is fantastic!\
\
Thanks for those\,\
Charlie",20352,"BBCode","2012-01-23 09:33:17"
20806,3658,"Hello Michael\,\
\
I thought about you in your bad conditions\,\
I hope it's better now and wan't to tell you :\
Try the Ischell system\, I think you will not regret and hope you'll have a nice day ! :D \
I have attached a zip with the last comparaison of 12 microphone systems for guitar in the Guitarist Acoustic magazine (French Magazine)\
Hope you'll be appreciate;\
\
Best regards\
Fischer",20702,"BBCode","2012-01-23 10:32:45"
20807,3014,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52858#p52858]Subject: Help with Django[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Hi All \
\
I have to do a talk about DR next Monday and would like to include his 37 recording of Honeysuckle Rose with Coleman Hawkins and Benny Carter\
\
Could some kind soul email me the mp3.  I will be very grateful\
\
Thanks Jay[/quote]\
Hope this is the right one!\
Phil",20807,"BBCode","2012-01-24 00:06:23"
20808,1852,"Hi \
\
I couldn't get it to download. Maybe due iPad \
\
Can you email to\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jay.jennings@shaw.ca\">jay.jennings@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks so much",20808,"BBCode","2012-01-24 00:33:09"
20809,3491,"[quote=\"mary\"]Will do! Best way to stay in touch is through email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mary.alouette@gmail.com\">mary.alouette@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or facebook - Mary Alouette. \
\
Same goes for you if you know of any jams - let me know!\
\
Cheers\,\
Mary[/quote]\
\
\
Hi Mary! Did you see the posts about the Django A' Go-GO tour?\
they are doing a music clinic before the show in Harrisburg\, PA.\
\
Just fyi  - CHEERS! - dan",20566,"BBCode","2012-01-24 11:59:53"
20810,3491,"[quote=\"mary\"]Will do! Best way to stay in touch is through email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mary.alouette@gmail.com\">mary.alouette@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or facebook - Mary Alouette. \
\
Same goes for you if you know of any jams - let me know!\
\
Cheers\,\
Mary[/quote]\
\
\
oh.. i spoke too soon....... looks like they cancelled the clinic!\
oh well.\
\
catch them down in DC area! cheers - dan",20566,"BBCode","2012-01-24 12:06:32"
20811,144,"Hello\,\
\
Thank you so much for shedding some needed information on my Hodson 503DSE & you're very right in suggesting that the best source of action would be to contact David's widow Sheila.\
\
Once again thank you & all the best\,\
\
Jonathan",20811,"BBCode","2012-01-25 11:05:34"
20812,2854,"Hi Josh\,\
\
I hope that all is feel with you. Your name came up in conversation with Paul Richmond last night. So I thought that I would get in touch. I am thinking of selling the Bucolo guitar that you worked on for me in 2007. I purchased it for $4\,400 and spent approx $1\,100 on repairs\, but I don't have a good feel for an appropriate asking price. Do you have a sense of a reasonable price for the instrument and secondly\, do you have an idea of the best way of finding a buyer? Please let me know.\
\
Thanks\
\
Travis Walsh",18088,"BBCode","2012-01-26 07:02:17"
20813,3439,"Any idea how much it would cost to ship that \"mystery guitar\" to Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada?\
\
-Kevin",20813,"BBCode","2012-01-28 19:50:58"
20816,1063,"Hello Jay\,\
Thank you very much.\
I received your shipment yesterday.\
Thanks again.\
Best regards\,\
-Stephan",20765,"BBCode","2012-01-31 05:16:44"
20817,2959,"My god! I feel like I should pay you and gonzalo for that clip! FABULOUS! Thank you so much! Clear and concise - answered my questions.\
\
Are you going to DIJ this year?\
\
-Andy\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52954#p52954]Subject: Gonzalo's rhythm[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Archtop Eddy\"]Ditto on what Bones says. Here's an audio clip from a Skype lesson I had with Gonzalo. He explains how he plays this rhythm style and what inspired him to play this way.  I call the clip \"Like a Tank\"\, referencing how he explains his sound...  AE[/quote]",20817,"BBCode","2012-01-31 05:48:44"
20818,1852,"You are most welcome Stephan\
\
Slow but snail mail works",20777,"BBCode","2012-01-31 07:49:17"
20819,3747,"Hi Phil...\
\
I am trying hard to contact you.  I live very close to you and and very interested in the chance to meet up.  I have been playing for about 20 years but always 'on the side' and now I really want to go for it.\
\
Please contact me back!\
\
Best -\
\
Steve )\"Chet Arrista\" is my user name\
410-812-1331",20819,"BBCode","2012-01-31 08:30:02"
20820,58,"Hey Chris:\
\
\
Hey Chris:\
\
Your email is rejecting this as spam:\
\
Yeah\, I think occasionally about such a post\, and about selling the guitar\, too. I actually liked mine a lot\, but the frustration of dealing with the top replacement (the cost of sending it back\, the wait\, the poor communication) will decrease my enjoyment of it\, probably.\
\
I have 2 AJL's - they're my favorites. No D holes\, and no resonators\, though. Do you have a pic of yours?\
\
\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48418#p48418]Subject: cracks in my new guitar[/url]\
\
[quote=\"seeirwin\"]Hello all\,\
\
After an agonizing wait\, I finally received my new guitar that was built by a very well-known and respected builder that is often discussed on this site.  The guitar is a favino-sized petite bouche and was bought new from the builder.  I have stored it in proper temperature/humidity conditions since it arrived about two months ago\, and the weather where I live has been exceedingly stable and mild anyway.  About a five  weeks after I got the guitar\, I noticed that two cracks had developed in the top of the guitar.  One is about an inch long\, right by the cut away\, and the other is about 3 inches long behind it on the lower bout.  \
\
Is this normal?  I know Favinos get cracks in them\, but these happened so fast!  I contacted the builder who suggested I take a wait-and-see approach and monitor the size of the cracks before doing something about it.  The builder did not express surprise that there were cracks in the guitar.  I'm pretty bummed that my brand new guitar is already damaged.  Is this something I just need to get over or are there actions I should/need to take?\
\
Thanks![/quote]",20820,"BBCode","2012-01-31 10:37:20"
20821,3740,"Michael\,\
Someone on the forums told me to message you about a putting a strap button on my Cigano GJ15.  I Was wondering if it was possible and if you had any recommendations about what kind of button to use.  My only other question is do you have a recommendation about what to do with my case if I did add one?  Its already a tight fit and I know for sure the peg wouldn't fit but I thought I'd ask all this anyway.  I know you're very busy and I don't want to take up any of your time\, but if you have the chance to respond to this\, please do.  Lastly\, I have said this to you before\, I love this site and I love this guitar.\
Thanks for your time\,\
David",20821,"BBCode","2012-01-31 19:31:19"
20822,2132,"Hi Eddy - I know this is lame\, but that shows my age.  I'm afraid I'm behind the game when it comes to tech stuff - can you tell me\, any recommendations on a particular (reasonable\, hopefully) Skype camera\, for use on computer (don't have a Skype blu-ray or TV)\, that would give a decent pic for online lessons with\, e.g.\, Gonzalo?\
\
Many thanks.  The thread gave me a lot to work on.  Thanks for your posts.  \
\
Paul",20822,"BBCode","2012-02-01 13:35:49"
20823,6,"You're welcome for the clip. With all the interest in Gonzalo's rhythm\, it seems he could put out a video course just on that!  I'm hoping to get to Django in June again. It was a blast last year!  Additionally\, with Gonzalo\, Jeff\, Antoine\, Sebastian\, Simon and Patrus going\, I'd feel really bad if I couldn't be there and hang with 'em.  Here's to seeing you there!",20817,"BBCode","2012-02-01 21:11:02"
20824,6,"I use a Macbook which has a built in webcam so Skyping is pretty automatic. Not sure what kind of computer you're using (PC or Mac)\, but it should be doable with either. I'd recommend Googling something like \"adding webcam to computer for Skype\". Good news is webcams are cheap nowadays -- many under $50.",20824,"BBCode","2012-02-01 21:18:18"
20825,2132,"OK\, thanks\, Eddy.  Wasn't sure if the smaller cameras did the job\, but sounds like they do fine.  I've been looking into something like Logitech's \"TV Skype\" cams\, at around $125\, but will look around for others.  Thanks for the info.  \
\
Best\,\
\
Paul",20822,"BBCode","2012-02-02 03:20:55"
20826,2735,"Hey Chris\, I saw your post about Gonzalo's rhythm and since you play with \
Jeff I was wondering if you would like to come to a jam I'm hosting with Jeff Radaich. It might be out of the way for you though\, it'll be at a music \
school in Alhambra which is next to Pasadena.\
\
But your totally invited if you can make it.\
It will  be Sunday Feb 12th at 2pm.\
\
Just pm or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:anroldan@gmail.com\">anroldan@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
I usually hosts these jams every once in a while\,\
here's a vid of one of them.\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abd6zwfos_0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abd6zwfos_0[/url]\
\
Angelo",20826,"BBCode","2012-02-02 14:42:56"
20827,2522,"Could you send a pic of the AER gig bag that's for sale? ($10).  I may be interested.\
\
thanks\,\
Steve",20827,"BBCode","2012-02-02 19:11:14"
20828,2522,"You mentioned in a forum post that you might be able to scan the chart for Boulevard of Broken Dreams.  If so\, I would be forever grateful to have a copy.\
\
Stevve",20828,"BBCode","2012-02-02 19:35:21"
20829,766,"Hi Gavin\, \
\
I have a 2007 U.S. Hommage in great shape that I'm going to post for sale. It's sounds and plays awesome. It also has a white fiberglass case and bigtone pickup. Reply here or PM me if your interested.\
\
-Jason\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52785#p52785]Subject: dell arte[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Gavinross88\"]thanks a lot mate I am in London though but I'll try figure something out[/quote]",20829,"BBCode","2012-02-03 19:26:37"
20830,3741,"that would have been great but I just baught one from the US without a bigtone pickup aswell so too bad on my part \
cheers though",20829,"BBCode","2012-02-03 19:40:21"
20831,58,"Hey Scot:\
\
The disc of Moerman tunes is fabulous as well.\
\
Thanks again for those.\
\
Charlie",20352,"BBCode","2012-02-04 05:22:29"
20832,3374,"Jason-\
Very interested in the Homage you emailed me about. Let me know\
how much you're asking. Phil",20832,"BBCode","2012-02-04 11:03:45"
20833,766,"No problem. Congrats\, those are great guitars!",20829,"BBCode","2012-02-04 11:12:59"
20834,2587,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50285#p50285]Subject: Antoine Boyer[/url]\
\
[quote=\"scot\"]I have a limited number of \"Leske\" CDs for $10 + $2 for shipping.  Contact me by PM if you are interested.[/quote]\
\
Any copies left? Thanks Robert",20834,"BBCode","2012-02-04 18:03:25"
20835,1713,"Hi\,\
I'm wondering if you'd sell the cabinet separately. If so\, best price inc shipping to Vermont?\
Best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52774#p52774]Subject: Acoustic Image Clarus 2R and Raezor's Edge NY8-ER Cab[/url]\
\
[quote=\"icyhot\"]Hello\
\
I'm selling my Acoustic Image Clarus 2R Special Edition Head (400W) and Raezer's Edge NY8ER cabinet. I paid $1300 for both of these new from Djangobooks a year ago. Comes with new bag for head\, Neutrik cables\, and cover for cab.  Everything works great\, and Acoustic Image has a great warranty.\
\
I'm asking $850 for both plus shipping to con-US only.  Payment through Paypal is the safest.  Thanks![/quote]",20835,"BBCode","2012-02-06 07:36:37"
20836,151,"Robert - I've still got some discs left\, please contact me at -  wise-guys \"at\" carolina.rr.com\, we can work out the details if you want one.\
Thanks\, Scot",20834,"BBCode","2012-02-06 09:05:24"
20837,3502,"I there\, I was wondering if you could provide a link to the Youtube demo video by Michael of this guitar?  \
\
maybe this is the one?\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxH_tJpK-LI&list=UUemy09aFsXaCf5fZZKh74VQ&index=99&feature=plcp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxH_tJpK ... ature=plcp[/url]\
\
Interested in a couple more pics if possible and any further condition details you can think of.\
\
In all honesty I'd probably only be able to afford $3400\, but figured I should check out this guitar a bit more.\
\
thanks\,\
\
Jesse\
Portland\, OR",20837,"BBCode","2012-02-06 12:21:46"
20838,38,"Hey Jesse\,\
\
I'm not sure which video Michael has up\, or even if he still does since this was in November 2010.  It's going to take me a day or so to do this\, but working on it\, I can definitely send you an mp3 if that will help.\
\
Price - let me think about this a bit.  I need to move it to make some room\, and also trying to move equipment that I'm not using.  I'm going strictly arch top in the jazz area\, even gypsy style\, just fits me better.  This is a wonderful instrument...\
\
thanks for contacting me!\
David",20838,"BBCode","2012-02-06 13:09:41"
20839,3770,"Well\, I've got to tell you.  I'm not sure \"wrecked\" is the right word\, but seeing Gypsy Roots in Roanoke last week has really affected me.  I'm the guy in the Scots bonnet you spoke with for a few minutes who wears what is likely to be the first wedding ring made by Suzanna Wagner.  That concert\, and especially you band\, has turned me on more than any concert I've seen in a long time.  And even though I'm an experienced violinist/fiddler\, what I really want to learn is how to play that style of rhythm guitar.  Don't get me wrong; you and your violinist\, bassist play beautifully\, and I'd be proud to approach either of your levels of mastery. But the rhythm guitar rocked me to the bone.  I'm now trying to decide the best way to learn that style of playing that doesn't involve moving to Europe.  Any suggestions would be welcome.\
\
I really enjoyed the concert\, and hope to hear you again soon.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Jim Robertson",20839,"BBCode","2012-02-06 20:26:17"
20840,2522,"Hi\,\
Do you have sheet music for Bistro Fada you could share?\
\
cheers\,\
Steve",20840,"BBCode","2012-02-06 21:14:12"
20841,3747,"Hi...I do have the music with tab and notes but I can not share it because I promised the guy I got it from that I wouldn't.  He is on this forum and makes his living transcribing and Playing etc.  \
\
You can get him to email you the music for a tiny fee...\
\
His band is The Hot Club of PhilidTelphia and his name is Barry\
\
His email is:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:barwarren@aol.com\">barwarren@aol.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
He only asked for a few bucks and I was glad to pay him for his work and it was well worth it because it's perfectly done.\
\
Let me know if you get it.\
\
Best\,\
\
Chet",20841,"BBCode","2012-02-06 21:30:38"
20842,2522,"That's cool.  I'll probably get a copy\, thanks.\
\
Steve",20841,"BBCode","2012-02-06 21:59:42"
20843,3502,"David\,\
\
Thanks for the reply.  I too love archtops.  It's hard to go back and forth between the two for me.  Then throwing my strat into the mix as well  just adds yet another twist.\
\
Anyway\, understand you needing some time with this\, so talk to you soon.\
\
best\,\
Jesse Richter",20837,"BBCode","2012-02-07 16:24:02"
20844,58,"Hey Noah:\
\
HOw's your Shopis? I'm still waiting for mine to come back.......\
\
Charlie",17772,"BBCode","2012-02-08 05:08:29"
20845,58,"Hey Ian:\
\
How is your Shopis?\
\
Charlie",17780,"BBCode","2012-02-08 05:13:53"
20846,574,"Hi Scot\,\
\
Long time no talk to . I've been under water building and the usual crap of life. In April we're having the Eighth Annual Pilot Mountain Bowed Dulcimer Festival and on the Saturday\, April 14\, will be the concert. I need an accompaniest and you are the only one I know who can handle all the material I'd like to do. Some Celtic\, some Old Time\, some Klezmer\, some Swing\, and and few 50's jazz tunes. About half of it is stuff I've written. I can only pay you $100.00 for the gig but I can come down there to rehearse and I'll have charts for everything. Can you do it? Will you do it? I would love for us to be playing together on a more regular basis and this would be a good excuse. Let me know what you think.\
\
Ken",20846,"BBCode","2012-02-08 05:35:38"
20847,1737,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
I recently sold my vrb and have been playing my Shopis exclusively.  It's really matured nicely. It has a crunch on big chords that I really love.  Thinking of ordering another one\, we'll see. Have an AJL XO about to ship.  How does your ajl compare to your Shopis?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ian",17780,"BBCode","2012-02-08 06:21:18"
20848,2492,"Oh man! That's a bummer! Mine is still far and away the best guitar I've ever played. Gypsy or non-gypsy... It just totally kills. I love it so much I decided to order another one.  Going for a petite bouche! Sorry to hear about your guitar though! Good luck man!",17774,"BBCode","2012-02-08 12:36:48"
20849,3439,"Do you have any idea how much shipping would cost to Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada?\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53110#p53110]Subject: F.S. MYSTERY GUITAR BOUGHT FROM DJANGOBOOKS[/url]\
\
[quote=\"gianina\"]Hello\, I do apologize must of got lost somewhere.  The guitar is still available.  If you're interested just let me know.\
Thanks\,\
Bill[/quote]",20849,"BBCode","2012-02-08 17:58:19"
20850,58,"Hi Ian:\
\
I have 2 AJLs\, which are fairly different. One is a 503\, which is a bit mellower and quieter\, and the other is a Model Jazz\, which is louder and brighter. I love them both. I first bought the jazz. then ordered the 503 with a narrower and radiused fretboard\, assuming I would sell the jazz after getting the 503. But by then I had bonded with the jazz to the point I can't part with it.\
\
The Shopis has a distinctly different tonality and playability. It plays easier than the Model Jazz. I haven't spent too much time with the Shopis as he has had it to put a new top on it\, for a few months now.",17780,"BBCode","2012-02-08 19:54:06"
20851,154,"Dear Michael\,\
\
I hope all is well! I just wanted to drop you a note to say that I'm going to be coming through Chicago this weekend\, and was wondering whether you might like to meet up for a coffee or a drink.\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph",20731,"BBCode","2012-02-09 07:02:32"
20852,1085,"HELLO\, NOT SURE WHAT THAT WOULD BE.  WOULD HAVE TO GO BY UPS\, I WOULD APPLY A 75.00 USD CREDIT TO THE SHIPPING.  I WAS PLAYING IT LAST NIGHT AND WONDERING IF I SHOULD EVEN SELL IT\, SOUNDS AND PLAYS SO NICE.\
LET ME KNOW AND THANKS\, BILL",20849,"BBCode","2012-02-09 08:10:51"
20853,3778,"Hey Mike\,\
\
You still selling this guitar?\
Do you know if the back and sides are solid wood or laminates?\
The Minor Swings seem to vary.\
\
thanks in advance\,\
\
Stan",20853,"BBCode","2012-02-09 08:13:26"
20854,3778,"Hey Chris\,\
\
Did you ever sell this guitar?\
\
thanks\,\
\
Stan",20854,"BBCode","2012-02-09 08:15:31"
20855,563,"I'd love to  meet up if we can work it out\, but I am in Texas interviewing job applicants and won't get home until Saturday evening. Will you still be around Sunday? Or perhaps there will be a GJ gig Saturday night we could go to. \
\
My home e-mail is: [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url]. Or you can call my cell phone at (609)694-8554. In the meantime\, I'll try to see what's going on in the Winday City Saturday evening\, just in case you might be free.",20732,"BBCode","2012-02-09 08:23:46"
20856,3778,"hi nebraskagypsy\,\
\
Was wondering if you ever sold this guitar?\
\
thanks in advance\,\
\
Stan",20856,"BBCode","2012-02-09 08:34:13"
20857,53,"Stan\,\
\
Yes\, the guitar is still available and yes\, the sides are solid rosewood.\
I have a sound file I can send you.\
Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:michael.valentiner@gmail.com\">michael.valentiner@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or feel free to call: 612-916-9684.",20853,"BBCode","2012-02-09 08:34:47"
20858,3214,"Yes\, its been sold\, sorry for the late reply!",20627,"BBCode","2012-02-09 09:23:42"
20859,2688,"hello!\
nope\, its still for sale. i havent tried to hard to sell it. if your interested i would be willing to come down a little.\
thanks!",20856,"BBCode","2012-02-09 09:24:04"
20860,3214,"Its been sold already. Sorry for the late reply!",20782,"BBCode","2012-02-09 09:24:11"
20861,3214,"yes\, its been sold. I'll update the post.",20854,"BBCode","2012-02-09 09:24:33"
20862,154,"Hi Michael\,\
\
Unfortunately\, Saturday evening is out for me (my wife and I are going out for a Valentine's Day dinner). However\, we probably won't be leaving until mid-day on Sunday.\
\
In any case\, if this weekend doesn't work out\, I'll be coming back through town in early March.\
\
Thanks for your details. Here are mine. Cell: 574 360 9013; email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joseph.rosenberg@cantab.net\">joseph.rosenberg@cantab.net</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Very best!\
Joseph",20731,"BBCode","2012-02-09 09:45:59"
20863,38,"Jesse\,\
\
Do you need the shelter and pre amp?  If not\, I'd sell for $3500 which includes the shipping. I'm trying to avoid ebay on this. I have had some interest on it\, however\, never can tell what people will do.  \
\
Let me know your thoughts.\
\
thanks\,\
David",20838,"BBCode","2012-02-09 10:15:22"
20864,3778,"Hi Nebraska\,\
\
What kind of neck angle is on this guitar\, and how's the action?\
I have carpal tunnel so have to be a little careful.\
\
Is it a dry sounding one\, or somewhere in between.\
What gause is it setup for right now?\
\
thanks in advance.\
\
Stan",20856,"BBCode","2012-02-09 10:17:01"
20865,2688,"hello\,\
\
the neck angle\, ?\, its pretty straight and the action is kinda low and real easy to play\, i have light strings on it but i prefer mediums. that can be adjusted to your liking. i bought it 2 years ago and almost never played it because i have a dell arte hommage that i love\, the action on it is pretty high and more difficult to play. i had it set up that way. the patenotte is much easier to play but very different from my dell arte\, my dell arte is super dry sounding almost too much but i like it. the patenotte is a little more mellow and richer\, really nice for rhythm. the bass end is strong on it. \
it comes with a tkl hardshell case.\
let me know if you have any other questions!\
thanks\
brandon",20856,"BBCode","2012-02-09 14:15:23"
20866,2688,"hello\,\
\
the neck angle\, ?\, its pretty straight and the action is kinda low and real easy to play\, i have light strings on it but i prefer mediums. that can be adjusted to your liking. i bought it 2 years ago and almost never played it because i have a dell arte hommage that i love\, the action on it is pretty high and more difficult to play. i had it set up that way. the patenotte is much easier to play but very different from my dell arte\, my dell arte is super dry sounding almost too much but i like it. the patenotte is a little more mellow and richer\, really nice for rhythm. the bass end is strong on it. \
it comes with a tkl hardshell case.\
let me know if you have any other questions!\
thanks\
brandon",20856,"BBCode","2012-02-09 14:16:14"
20867,2688,"hello\,\
\
the neck angle\, ?\, its pretty straight and the action is kinda low and real easy to play\, i have light strings on it but i prefer mediums. that can be adjusted to your liking. i bought it 2 years ago and almost never played it because i have a dell arte hommage that i love\, the action on it is pretty high and more difficult to play. i had it set up that way. the patenotte is much easier to play but very different from my dell arte\, my dell arte is super dry sounding almost too much but i like it. the patenotte is a little more mellow and richer\, really nice for rhythm. the bass end is strong on it. \
it comes with a tkl hardshell case.\
let me know if you have any other questions!\
thanks\
brandon",20856,"BBCode","2012-02-09 14:17:19"
20868,1581,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53087#p53087]Subject: GYPSY JAZZ ACCORDION WEBSITE[/url]\
\
[quote=\"kenakordeon\"]I'm new to this site and saw the post but Firefox couldn't find your website.  Any ideas?\
\
Hey\, Ken\, John's site was down for awhile -- he said something about a problem with the domain name -- but it's back up\, so give it a try again. He's got some useful info there for beginners.  \
\
I saw in another post that you are going to Django in June -- lucky!  I'm on the West Coast\, so haven't made it there yet\, but have always wanted to because DjangoFest NW sometimes doesn't have an accordion workshop\, but DIJ always does.  I see they haven't announced the accordionist yet. I'm anxious to see who it will be. \
\
Cheers\, \
Lorretta",20868,"BBCode","2012-02-09 15:15:19"
20869,3774,"Hi Lorretta\,\
\
Thanks for the post.  This years Djangocamp will be my first.  I'm starting now to get familiar with the tunes and the changes.  Coming from a background of folk/ethnic and zydeco its a real challenge for me to get a handle on the voicings and changes.  Any advice is appreciated.\
\
The instructor this year is Steve Normandin.  I was in a workshop with him last weekend.  This guy can play!  I'm looking forward to a heavily challenging week.\
\
Yes\, the Gypsy Accordion site is back up and I've posted a few times there.\
\
\
Any recommendations for listening is always appreciated.\
\
ken",20868,"BBCode","2012-02-09 17:58:11"
20871,1581,"Yes\, I was on the GJ accordion site yesterday and noted a post by you.  It's a good resource.\
\
What kind of accordion do you play?  Did you use a diatonic for zydeco? Or a piano accordion?  As for the voicings\, yeah\, the jazz chords are a real challenge for me. I've been playing for about three years now and am still trying to get a handle on the jazz chords on the left hand (and the right hand if I'm truthful).\
\
I connected with someone at accordionist.org and he pointed me to this site:\
\
[url=http://accordionbasstool.googlecode.com/hg/web/index.html]http://accordionbasstool.googlecode.com ... index.html[/url]\
\
If you go to the site and choose \"Chord Picker\,\" you can type in any chord and find out where it can be \"made\" on the left hand. Pretty cool. \
\
I looked up Steven Normandin after seeing your message.  I'll bet he's a monster player.  Is he living in the States? What kind of workshop was it? It's very hard to find jazz accordion players to learn from.  \
\
My e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:LPalagi@nas.com\">LPalagi@nas.com</a><!-- e --> if you want to chat directly.\
\
Cheers\, \
Lorretta",20868,"BBCode","2012-02-10 12:38:45"
20872,2132,"Hi Jill - you may not remember me\, a couple of years.  Native Venturan\, just saying hi.  The forum seems to have shrunk considerably over the last couple of years\, no?  \
\
At any rate\, enjoyed your music and website\, congratulations.  \
\
Paul",20872,"BBCode","2012-02-10 12:40:49"
20874,3502,"Hey David\,\
\
Saw you reposted the Dupont.\
\
I still may be interested.  So you are including the preamp and Basik at $3500 in your new ad\, correct?  I was curious how you used the Basik and the Bigtone\, did you use them separately or together?  Which did you prefer?  I'm new to the pickup thing so any insight is appreciated.\
\
Jesse",20837,"BBCode","2012-02-11 10:28:55"
20875,38,"Hey Jesse - yes I will include both preamp and basil. This is a great offer!\
\
I've not used then together but you can do that.  The big tone really stands on its on.  But the basik has a very natural sound for smaller venues and truthfully I just haven't needed to use it much because the guitar has plenty of sound unplugged.  The good thing is that the basik will enhance the guitar all the more.\
\
I encourage you to talk to others too - you'll get a lot of different views!  :))\
\
Hope this helps and feel free to call me as well.\
\
Thanks!\
David\
601-540-3518",20838,"BBCode","2012-02-11 12:18:56"
20876,3232,"Pronto!\
\
My wife's family is from Italy some of the family lives in Pordenone. It is good to know that gypsy jazz is being played in Pordenone. We might visit this summer and I would like to look you up if we come. We can play some music...\
Send me an email sometime.\
\
Ciao\,\
Tom MacFarlane\
Colorado Springs\, CO \
\
Our uncle has a jewelry store in Porcia...\
Gioielleria Zanette Di Zanette Guido",20876,"BBCode","2012-02-11 19:22:15"
20877,3439,"Thanks\, Bill. I am mulling my options over and hope to make a decision in the next few weeks. Certainly don't hold it for me or anything\, I'm really not sure which way I'll go.\
\
Best\,\
\
Kevin",20849,"BBCode","2012-02-12 10:32:27"
20878,9,"Hi David\,\
\
It's simple and easy to install a strap pin the heel. It shouldn't interfere with the case.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",20878,"BBCode","2012-02-12 11:33:10"
20885,3781,"Hello Tom\,\
\
sorry for this private message...\
\
\
do you know where I can find full version of Bossa Dorado sheet music?\
\
I'm new in gipsy jazz.. usually what is the more diffuse method: guitar tabs or sheet music?\
\
thx",20885,"BBCode","2012-02-13 00:48:36"
20886,3201,"Hi Micheal.\
\
May i say how usefull you books are and this site is a fantastic reasource for us lovers of playing like the manouch.\
\
I was wondering what song are you playing in the demo of the 1950;s bucolo guitar?\
\
\
Best regards\
\
Will Lavene",20886,"BBCode","2012-02-13 08:28:17"
20887,9,"Hi Will\,\
\
thanks for the kind words!\
\
The song is Czardas de Monti.\
\
\
thanks\,\
\
Michael",20887,"BBCode","2012-02-13 08:40:27"
20888,3201,"Hey\,\
\
Brilliant\,\
\
I shall work hard on learning that song quickly as i love it!!\
\
great playing there by the way.\
\
Regards\
\
Will",20886,"BBCode","2012-02-13 15:27:39"
20889,3786,"My name is Richard (Rick) Steffens and I am a professional bassist ( electric and upright) and do vocals too with over 35 years of gigging experience.  I have relocated to the East Coast ( from Southern California) and I'm currently in Springfield\, New Jersey. \
\
I am seeking playing opportunities with gypsy swing bands. I know much of the Django repertoire and  I'm a good sight reader and have good ears. \
\
I have the gear and the car and I'm ready to play.\
\
For more detail on me personally\, please see the following websites:\
\
[url=http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats]http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats[/url]\
About&#058; [url=http://about.me/ricksteffens]http://about.me/ricksteffens[/url]\
Web:  mirageband.tv/rick.html\
Facebook: [url=http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1]http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1[/url]\
Twitter: @mirageband\
\
Any suggestions or leads you may have are appreciated. \
\
Thanks for your consideration\
Rick Steffens\
cell 619-540-4747",20889,"BBCode","2012-02-13 20:46:27"
20890,3786,"My name is Richard (Rick) Steffens and I am a professional bassist ( electric and upright) and do vocals too with over 35 years of gigging experience.  I have relocated to the East Coast ( from Southern California) and I'm currently in Springfield\, New Jersey. \
\
I am seeking playing opportunities with gypsy swing bands. I know much of the Django repertoire and  I'm a good sight reader and have good ears. \
\
I have the gear and the car and I'm ready to play.\
\
For more detail on me personally\, please see the following websites:\
\
[url=http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats]http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats[/url]\
About&#058; [url=http://about.me/ricksteffens]http://about.me/ricksteffens[/url]\
Web:  mirageband.tv/rick.html\
Facebook: [url=http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1]http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1[/url]\
Twitter: @mirageband\
\
Any suggestions or leads you may have are appreciated. \
\
Thanks for your consideration\
Rick Steffens\
cell 619-540-4747\
email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ricksteffens1@gmail.com\">ricksteffens1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20890,"BBCode","2012-02-13 20:53:50"
20891,3786,"My name is Richard (Rick) Steffens and I am a professional bassist ( electric and upright) and do vocals too with over 35 years of gigging experience.  I have relocated to the East Coast ( from Southern California) and I'm currently in Springfield\, New Jersey. \
\
I am seeking playing opportunities with gypsy swing bands. I know much of the Django repertoire and  I'm a good sight reader and have good ears. \
\
I have the gear and the car and I'm ready to play.\
\
For more detail on me personally\, please see the following websites:\
\
[url=http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats]http://www.reverbnation.com/gypsyswingcats[/url]\
About&#058; [url=http://about.me/ricksteffens]http://about.me/ricksteffens[/url]\
Web:  mirageband.tv/rick.html\
Facebook: [url=http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1]http://www.facebook.com/richard.steffens1[/url]\
Twitter: @mirageband\
\
Any suggestions or leads you may have are appreciated. \
\
Thanks for your consideration\
Rick Steffens\
cell 619-540-4747\
email - <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ricksteffens1@gmail.com\">ricksteffens1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",20891,"BBCode","2012-02-13 20:59:21"
20892,2138,"Rick\,\
\
If you're on Facebook\, I'd get on the NYC Gypsy Jazz group and post there.  There are a couple of jams happening and you'll likely meet some of the really good players in the area.  Some of us put together a pay to play jam once a month.  It's probably beyond you\, but some good players show up.  Your best bet for this music is to get hooked up in Brooklyn and see what happens.\
I'll put you on my email list nonetheless and put you on my shared contact list as \"available for gigs.\"\
\
Jim",20892,"BBCode","2012-02-14 06:18:27"
20893,3786,"Jim\
Thanks for the suggestion regarding facebook and thanks too for putting me on your shared contact list. Hope we het a chance tpo play together sometime.\
\
Rick Steffens",20890,"BBCode","2012-02-14 08:14:37"
20896,1675,"Hey Rick\,\
Welcome to the neighborhood\, glad to have you around! I have my own regular guys that I usually play with but every so often everyone is busy and I need a sub\, I will definitely keep you in mind for that. Also I'll keep my ears open for anyone else needing a bassist. Hope to meet you soon\, hit me up if you feel like jamming any time.\
Matthew\,\
646-467-3720",20891,"BBCode","2012-02-14 10:10:34"
20897,2177,"hello\,\
\
I'm travelling to Monterey this weekend for a conference.  I noticed you posted some time ago about a jam.  Is there anything going on this weekend by chance?  Thanks so much.\
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take care\,\
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Morris",20897,"BBCode","2012-02-14 12:35:29"
20899,131,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53278#p53278]Subject: BYO: ala Castelluccia[/url]\
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[quote=\"bbwood_98\"]Craig\,\
looks great man!!! beautiful! Loving the one I have now! Would love to look at getting a D-hole at some point down the line  . . . \
Cheers\, and great work\
B.[/quote]\
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Hey\, good to hear from you!   I've been wondering how that old cedar box was doing.   Glad to hear it's working for you.   Looks like Franglais been gigging a good bit.   \
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Speaking of D-hole guitars\, did you get a chance to try the 14 fret D I made for Drew Deshler at Django in June last year?  I think it turned out pretty good and Drew seems pleased with it.  Played a gig with him and the D last weekend.   His is along the lines of a Selmer style\, four brace with a pliage.  As you can tell from my post\, I pretty excited about the Castellucia style at the moment\, but both have a lot to offer.  I'd be more than happy to talk about it any time\, just let me know.   (I love talking about guitars if you haven't already noticed  :roll: )\
\
Going to Django in June this year?    I hope to\, at least for a couple days.  \
\
Craig",20899,"BBCode","2012-02-16 09:30:03"
20900,248,"Craig\,\
Hoping to go to Django in june-and doing some gigs in MD/DC in the spring as well!  drews guitar is great- I was thinking more along a selmer style- like his\, but super light and deep sounding. Castalucia style is great\, but take a lot of juice to get moving (at least the old ones I've played)- they are punchy\, but only if you hit them . . . my wife is not a loud singer\, so 'loud' guitars are a bit tough for us to use.\
In terms of a new one- are you doing a selmer D this year? if so what woods were you planning to use? \
The cedar is really broken in at this point and and sounds good . . . I like the sound- I was hoping to have you take a look at it at some point to give some advice on lowering the action a wee bit . . . \
Cheers\,\
B.",20900,"BBCode","2012-02-16 12:52:42"
20901,131,"[quote=\"bbwood_98\"]Craig\,\
Hoping to go to Django in june-and doing some gigs in MD/DC in the spring as well!  drews guitar is great- I was thinking more along a selmer style- like his\, but super light and deep sounding. Castalucia style is great\, but take a lot of juice to get moving (at least the old ones I've played)- they are punchy\, but only if you hit them . . . my wife is not a loud singer\, so 'loud' guitars are a bit tough for us to use.\
In terms of a new one- are you doing a selmer D this year? if so what woods were you planning to use? [/quote]\
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At the moment\, I have two more Castelluccias in the works.  Backs and sides are done\, putting one of the boxes together this week.  Hope to have both done by DiJ.   After that\, nothing really planned.  I was hoping to have a look at some great guitars at DiJ and let them guide me.   Building a Selmer D would certainly be of interest to me.  I don't have any more backs and sides ready to go\, so we could use whatever you like.   I laminate the back and sides\, so it is just a matter of choosing the top veneer.   We could use spruce\, cedar or redwood for the top.   If you want really light\, we might go with spanish cedar for the neck and rosewood for the fingerboard.  But\, again\, what ever you like.   \
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[quote]The cedar is really broken in at this point and and sounds good . . . I like the sound- I was hoping to have you take a look at it at some point to give some advice on lowering the action a wee bit . . . [/quote]\
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So glad you are liking it\, I thought it was a good one.   Be glad to look at the action for you any time you like or if you just want some ideas on it\, let me know.   I'd ask you to measure the action first to get a baseline.  Hope to see you soon\, at DiJ\, if not sooner. \
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Craig",20899,"BBCode","2012-02-16 13:45:06"
20902,2681,"Hello Michael\, I met you briefly at the Wrembel show at the Green Mill. I sat next to Adrian to say hello. I have been using the Wrembel book recently\, searched the forums and saw your post on MIB. Is this just the 1st 4 strings of the arps in his book or something different.\
        I have played banjo\, fiddle and guitar in bluegrass bands in Chgo for 25 years and have always loved GJ. After surgery 2 yrs ago\, a buddy lent me a GJ guitar. I took Alphonse's course at Old Town\, a couple of lessons with Adrian for rhythm and have recently started working on lead. I have been using Gypsy Picking for 6 months and have started working on arps. I recently lost my job and for now\, have lots of time and want to spend it wisely. I have Jorgenson's books\, L'esprit Manouche and some Robin Nolan. I'm kind of overwhelmed and need direction. I am good at \"book learning\" and would appreciate your suggestions. Your posts are always informative.\
                 Regards\, Bob",20902,"BBCode","2012-02-17 10:10:57"
20903,563,"Bob--\
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Fancy that! I am retiring at the end of March\, so if you are still away from the workaday world\, maybe we could get together on occasion and help each other. \
\
I have a bunch of Wrembel's MIB stuff in his handwriting. I could try to make you copies. It starts out on the first four strings using open E\, A and F shapes\, but spreads soon enough to all six strings. \
\
I have tons of books and written material\, although I am entering a Charlie Christian phase at the moment. You are welcome to share in any of it\, and welcome to sample my gypsy guitar collection. \
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Home e-mail is [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url]\, and my numbers are (312)265-1746 (H)\, (312)751-4975 (W)\, and (609)694-8554 (C). \
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I am not a good player\, but soon I will have time to actually practice consistently\, so maybe I'll get better.\
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Michael",20903,"BBCode","2012-02-17 10:49:27"
20904,2681,"Michael\, that sounds great. Since I play faster than than I type\, I will give you a call later. 3:00 OK? Which number?  BTW\, I bought one of the Charlie Christian books in 1978 at the same time I bought the Earl Scruggs book. If Charlie's playing had been more accessible\, I might now be making $25 playing jazz instead of bluegrass gigs! \
         Bob",20903,"BBCode","2012-02-17 11:18:21"
20905,563,"Just got home. I had an appointment this afternoon that took 3 hours. I'll be at the home or cell number\, whichever one I hear.",20903,"BBCode","2012-02-17 14:32:24"
20907,3795,"Hi Michael\, \
\
  I was poking around on this wonderful site\, and came across your name a couple of times referencing the roughly same neck of Southern New Jersey that I live\, and Peter Brown's shop in Collingswood to boot. \
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  After playing guitar for 20 years\, I am getting into playing this music now and just wondered if you are local\, or in Chicago as your profile suggests. Hoping you don't mind my randomly reaching out. I would love to find some folks to practice/jam with at some point.\
\
   Cheers\, \
Michael Nikolidakis",20907,"BBCode","2012-02-19 23:58:32"
20909,563,"Michael--\
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I lived at Lake Pine for nine years\, but two years ago my job took me to Chicago\, where I still live. There is an active gypsy jazz community in the Philly area\, and two excellent teachers. Kruno Spisek is a great teacher\, but has been less involved with gypsy jazz (I hear) than before. Get him if you can\, though. Barry Warhaftig of the Hot Club of Philly is also a very good player and teacher. They coul put you in touch with others in the area who want to jam\, and there are a number of them. \
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I'll be happy to help you any way I can as well. My home e-mail is [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url]. You can also call my cell phone\, which is still (609)694-8554. Still a local call for you. \
\
Welcome to the wonderful world of gypsy jazz! BTW\, come to Django in June if you possibly can. I promise you you'll learn more in a week than you could in a year on your own. And if you go\, look me up. I host the Hot Club of Room 101 and a vintage guitar show each year. \
\
Please reach out any time if I can help in any way. \
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Michael",20909,"BBCode","2012-02-20 07:08:09"
20910,3795,"Hi Michael\,\
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    So good of you to write\, and to make these reccomendations. I hope I can pull off a trip to Django in June- easier said than done with the mortgage/kids etc\, but man does that sound great. \
    I sat down recently w Barry Wahrhaftig\, though he is a bit far from me. Nice guy and I agree: he plays well\, and I learned a lot. I'll be meeting w him semi-regularly if all goes according to plan. \
    I never heard of the other gentleman but will look him up. \
\
     Thank you! \
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Cheers\,\
Michael",20907,"BBCode","2012-02-20 07:38:58"
20911,563,"Kruno is a great teacher and the best player in the Philly area. One of the best five in North America\, if you ask me. He lives between the art museum and the library. Tell both Barry and Kruno I said \"hi\". Try to swing Django in June if you possibly can. I promise it will be worth it. \
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Stay in touch\, and please call/e-mail if I can help in any way. \
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Michael",20909,"BBCode","2012-02-20 07:47:25"
20913,3778,"Hi\, Is the Horowitz book still available?\
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Stan",20913,"BBCode","2012-02-20 10:11:08"
20914,3795,"Just wondering- have you studied with these guys personally? I would love another guitarist's insight into their approaches and methodology.\
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Wow\, after checking out the DiJ site\, the camp seems just terrific. I shouldn't get my hopes too high\, as logistically I just may not be able to \"swing it.\"\
\
Kruno's recordings I found online are awesome- Thanks for the lead. \
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You've been very generous with your time- thank you.",20907,"BBCode","2012-02-20 10:20:50"
20915,563,"I have had lessons with Stephane Wrembel\, Kruno\, Barry Warhaftig\, and Alfonso Ponticelli\, and has classes with Robin Nolan\, Gonzalo Bergara\, Denis Chang\, Michael Horowitz\, Olivier Kikteff\, Adrian Holovoty\, as well as others. I suck\, but not because of lack of access to great instructors. Wrembel is worth the trip to the NYC area\, but Kruno is as close as you can get. He really inspired me\, but at the time\, at least\, he would only teach during the day and I worked\, so lessons were infrequent\, much to my regret.",20909,"BBCode","2012-02-20 10:28:59"
20916,25,"Hi Teddy:\
Andrew Lawrence here. I put on Django in June in Northampton\, Massachusetts. For the last few years we have had a local arts film theater participating in the event by showing a Django-related film and live music. This year I was thinking to include the 1958 short film Paul Paviot did\, which I understand it is now available with either English voice-over or subtitles. Problem is\, I can't find it (in any language) anywhere. Can you help at all? I'll put out a more public request\, but you seem to be particularly well plugged in\, so you get the personal request!\
I appreciate any help you can offer me\,\
~Andrew",20916,"BBCode","2012-02-20 10:47:38"
20917,226,"Hello Andrew\,\
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I have heard rumours of the film being re-issued but I have never seen anything definitive about it.\
\
All the copies I have are with the French commentary although I think I have a translation of it somewhere.\
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Regards\,\
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Roger",20917,"BBCode","2012-02-20 14:17:56"
20920,25,"Thanks for getting back to me Roger...Scot Wise tells me he has a good copy\, so I'm all set for the French version. We'll see if an English version crops up...\
Cheers\,\
~Andrew",20916,"BBCode","2012-02-20 18:44:59"
20921,2746,"Dear BluesBop Harry. Hope life is well in la D.F. Over a year ago you sent me the fingerings for Escalier Arps and after several months of drilling them everyday\, I can finally throw them into my playing. And your recommendation of playing the same arps over one chord for a bit\, then another\, and so forth (Gm6 over Gm6 = C9= Em7b5= F#7 alt) has done wonders for my ears. You were right man. It's ridiculous what a few months of this has done for my playing. So thanks. \
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So I was wondering if I could bother you and ask\, if I were your student\, what exercise would you have me do next in regards to improv? Do you have something you put your students through after they get this down that you're willing to share? I'm asking b/c this has really helped me with the vocabulary known as gypsy jazz.\
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Thanks a mil.",18818,"BBCode","2012-02-20 21:17:13"
20922,311,"great! I'm soooo glad it helped you! \
I like throwing in passing notes too.. Like the django lick over Cm6 for the Minor Blues head.\
Try C Eb G G# A.\
 So now is almost like a pentatonic scale...\
Work on Major 6 too... G6 has the same notes as Em7 so now that you have m6 down you just have to change one note\
other horizontal arps I work on are: Maj7\, Minor Maj 7\, Dom7\, Dom7 b5 and you just look at the notes and try to figure out over how many chords you can fit the same 4 note arp and try it and see if it works or not\
\
Try playing Djangology with m6 arps: \
A7= Em6 \
Cm6= Cm6 \
G6=Em7 \
Am7=Am7 \
D7=Am6 (OR Ebm6 if you're going for altered sounds)\
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With my students i've found that once they have m6 arps under their fingers they can just run with that. So I'd suggest trying them over all the songs you know until you're sick of using them.\
I'm not sure if this helps you or not so if you want you can post a video or something and I'll suggest some thing you could use.\
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Get a  solid non-instrusive pompe going on\, some transcriptions\, good technique and sound and you're good to go and get your ass kicked by the Moignards\, Giniaux and Bergaras at festivals.. Lots of fun and you'll learn from them \
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I'm really happy you found my advice helpful... Don't bother asking whatever you want.\
Hope to see you at some Django festival and jam and down a few beers with ya.\
Best",18818,"BBCode","2012-02-20 22:51:39"
20923,311,"[quote=\"BluesBop Harry\"]\
Try playing Djangology with m6 arps: \
A7= Em6 \
Cm6= Cm6 \
G6=Em7 \
I FORGOT[b] Bb diminished[/b]\
Am7=Am7 \
D7=Am6 (OR Ebm6 if you're going for altered sounds)\
[/quote]",20923,"BBCode","2012-02-21 00:52:33"
20925,311,"Try playing Djangology with m6 arps:\
A7= Em6\
Cm6= Cm6\
G6=Em7\
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[b]I FORGOT Bb diminished[/b]\
\
Am7=Am7\
D7=Am6 (OR Ebm6 if you're going for altered sounds)",18818,"BBCode","2012-02-21 10:59:26"
20926,848,"Hi gianna\,is the mystery guitar still available?what is the reason for selling if i may ask? Would you consider exchange\,or strictly sale?i have a hole altamira\,nice guitar...",20926,"BBCode","2012-02-21 15:55:32"
20928,1085,"Hello\, I do still have the guitar\, I've found it difficult to sell because I really like it.  The reason for selling is I just got a handmade gypsy guitar that I just love\, I had it made to my specs.  So this one doesn't get played much.  I bought this one a year ago while I was waiting for my handmade one.\
I would sell it for $1400.00 delivered to lower 48's.  It really is an awesome playing and sounding guitar.\
Let me know\, I'm not interested in a trade but thanks for the offer.\
Bill",20926,"BBCode","2012-02-21 17:57:19"
20929,2746,"Do you have any samples of your work? Your site seems to be down. Let me know.",20929,"BBCode","2012-02-21 19:11:54"
20931,3800,"Hello Arjen\
Do You still make the picks? They are sold out in Germany :( . Is there any opportunety get one? \
Thank in advance\
Mark",20931,"BBCode","2012-02-22 06:08:10"
20932,6,"Hi. Jut curious... but based on your avatar\, are you a lefty?  What is the guitar in the picture?  If you are a lefty\, what lefty GJ guitars do you have?\
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Sorry for being so snoopy..\
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Archtop (Lefty...) Eddy\
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Lefty 99 Shelly Park #26\
Lefty 97 Gerome #136\
Lefty 77 Favino #596\
Lefty 2010 Latro Drom Nuages #7189",20932,"BBCode","2012-02-22 10:19:34"
20933,979,"Not a problem\, happy to respond. \
No\, I am not a lefty. It's just the way the pic was taken and I never got around to changing it. The guitar is a David Hodson 503sr. \
I have a '65 Castelluccia \
\"89 Anastasio\
2004 Hodson 503sr\
'96 Dupont MD30\
2004 Patonette. This was my first gj guitar. I don't play it anymore but I keep it for sentimental reasons. \
\
Best\,\
Robbie",20932,"BBCode","2012-02-22 10:40:03"
20934,6,"Cool. thanks for the quick response. Great that you have a Hodson. I almost ordered a lefty from him years ago -- wish I had.  May he RIP. Looks great in the pic!\
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Ed",20932,"BBCode","2012-02-22 10:46:45"
20939,3793,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53453#p53453]Subject: Wich cheap GJ guitar to get[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]If you're going to change just one thing then a bridge replacement is the most crucial. It dramatically improves the tone and projection of the guitar. The next thing would be the fret level as the fretwork on the Ciganos is a bit rough. There are numerous high frets which will cause buzzing\, especially if you try to lower the action. About half of the Ciganos we sell have the full setup special done (fret level\, setup\, bridge replacement\, and tailpiece leather.) if all those things are done the guitar will play and sound its best right out of the box. Our tech Josh has setup hundreds of Saga guitars and knows how to get them just right.[/quote]\
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Hello Michael\,\
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thanks for replying on my post.\
i want to get the best out of the cigano so i think all these upgrades you mentioned are necessary.\
i also want a Superior Deluxe Gypsy Jazz Case - Brown to protect it in transport\, 2 wegen gypsy picks\, and a pair of good string on the guitar. can u tell me the total costs of this set shipped to the netherlands ?\
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thank u",20939,"BBCode","2012-02-23 09:23:17"
20940,9,"Hi\,\
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The Cigano with a Superior deluxe case\, setup special (frets\, setup\, bridge\, leather)\, 2 wegen picks and 2 sets of Argentine strings shipped to the Netherlands comes to $836.03\
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I can declare a low value\, say $150\, to save on import duties.\
\
thanks!\
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Michael",20940,"BBCode","2012-02-23 09:47:25"
20942,3793,"Hello \, \
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thats a nice deal !\
if u can declare a low value to save on import duties that would be great !\
otherwise im not sure if i buy it overseas they will tax me allot of money if you just write down the value on the box.\
\
i sold an electirc guitar but i need to wait till the buyer picks it up.\
i will PM you if i got the money to buy the cigano.\
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can u tell me what the payment options are ?\
\
thanks allot \, \
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wesley",20939,"BBCode","2012-02-23 10:05:08"
20943,9,"you can pay via paypal\, credit card\, google checkout\, wire transfer ($45 fee)\, or money order in US $.\
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thanks!",20940,"BBCode","2012-02-23 10:30:56"
20946,2746,"Greetings and thanks for taking the time to send me a note.\
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What you have suggested here\, as well as what to play over the changes of Djangology\, is exactly what I've been doing. It's pretty straight forward and very easy to go crazy playing them everywhere. It's helped me\, particularly my ear\, tons.\
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On another note\, regarding the diminished scale thread\, I think people get to hung up on note names on a piece of paper when they transcribe licks. For me\, calling it Dorian with alot of chromatic notes (as suggested by the OP)\, is silly. That lick does not SOUND Dorian at all. It has a very dominant and diminished sound to it. I think it's so important to use one's ears when trying to describe what something sounds likes..as opposed to what it spells out on paper. Don't get me wrong\, I get where he's coming from\, I was the same way in school\, but I think it's important to ask 'what does it sound like'. \
\
Thanks again for the notes. \
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Beers are good. Anytime!",18818,"BBCode","2012-02-23 18:47:42"
20947,311,"Glad it's working out for ya bro!\
Yeah that Gonzalo's lick is fun. I guess that guy just doesn't have too much experience with the way people build lines in this style and was looking at the phrase the wrong way. It is a dominant idea and you're right in using your ears to figure out where music's coming from. \
I guess that's how the gypsies understand the way improvisation works without using any theory at all... \
That said\, I think it's very cool how Gonzalo plays A7 stuff for the whole ii-v and past it over the I chord. I need to do more of that!  Sounds bitchin' and it frees you up from chasing each chord. Move the barlines and even erase them.\
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I sometimes get carried away doing theoretical analysis... Call me crazy but I actually have fun doing it! It's sort of like doing a sudoku puzzle or something...\
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Anyways\, keep swingin' and we'll have those beers some day.",18818,"BBCode","2012-02-23 19:55:25"
20948,3606,"Hey Matt\,\
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Been a while.  Don't know if your around tomorrow\, but my band Hot Club of Flatbush is playing tomorrow night (Friday) at Belleville Lounge from 8-10.  Bring your axe and sit in for a song or two or three.  I'll send you our set list if you think you might come out.  \
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Jayson",20620,"BBCode","2012-02-23 20:51:05"
20949,3778,"Hi - \
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Is there a pliage on this model?\
Also\, is guitar in general good shape\, fret wear\, dents through the finish\, etd?\
What's the lowest action you can get on it?\
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thanks in advance\,\
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Stan",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-23 21:00:17"
20950,3567,"Hey Jayson\,\
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I believe I'll be busy around then\, unfortunately.  Have a great gig.  Thanks a bunch for the offer.  I'd be there if I wasn't busy!\
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Matt",20620,"BBCode","2012-02-23 22:48:33"
20952,1085,"Hello Stan\, yes the cedar top has a real nice pliage like most of P. Zwinakis\, it was one of the things that impressed me.  No dings\, dents\, or scratches.  Has some minor scratches on the top and I do mean minor.  No problems with finish\, or fret wear.  Just had the fret ends re filed and it plays awesome.  I can get the action pretty low but prefer a medium setting.  Since the top moves around a lot the guitar would need to acclimate to a new environment.  I've had to put carbon fiber shims under the saddle to get the action just right.  So if you wanted a lower action you can just pulls those out.\
Lowered price to $1400.00\
Thanks for the inquiry\,\
Bill",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-24 07:14:28"
20954,3778,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Thanks for the reply. How much relief is on the guitar right now?\
I'm being a bit pesky because I have carpel tunnel issues\, and I'd need straighten the neck and lower action to about 2.3 mm - ish.\
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What's the neck shape - is it a Dell Arte V or a traditional Selmer D shape?\
\
thanks in advance.",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-24 11:22:15"
20956,1085,"Hello\, the neck is more of a C shaped.  I had a dell arte rosenburg model though the sound was great the neck felt like a baseball bat and I had to sell her.  This neck is pretty sleek\, not like a strat or anything but works well and I have small hands.  \
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Not much relief in the neck\, it's pretty straight.  Since there are 2 shims under each foot of the bridge you could take 1 or 2 out depending on what you want.  The action right now is between 2.5-3.0mm and each shim is about 0.4mm thick.\
\
Hope that helps\,\
Bill",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-24 15:31:02"
20957,3793,"Hey just wanted to say thanks for all the help\, you have been posting allot on my 2 topics 1 about wich cheap GJ guitar to get and the other about getting on with GJ soloing wish i had foud this forum a bit earlier.\
picked up my guitar yesterday and i had an Aha moment there...\
it took me ages to understand why i was stuck but thanks to you guys i can move on now. \
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im going to learn the appergios of the basic chords first in major then in minor till i completely master them.\
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guess the pattern is all the same for every basic major chord but then in a diffrent position when u play it in diffrent keys im beginning with Cmaj\
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i think its my teacher that cant explain it the easy way !\
for example he learns me all the diffrent inversions of Cmaj then he says break all those chords apart (arpeggios) connect the Cmaj's you know and play solos out of them but i tell you thats 1 big massive task to remember all those broken chords.\
he may be right about what i need to learn but i need to begin basic and expand it along the way.\
\
think its best to start with taking the Cmaj scale and the appergio cause you also can use allot of ghost notes in between the appergio if im right.\
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about the cigano i wanted to buy\, theres a gitane dg300 with hardshell case for 800 euro for sale here. think its nice but im going to palm guitars to play again on both the cigano and gitane dg300 and then i will see if i buy a cigano with full upgrades or the gitane dg300\
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thanks for evrything\
greets \, wes",20957,"BBCode","2012-02-25 02:29:38"
20958,3778,"Hi Bill\,\
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Did Micheal say if the back and sides are solid or laminate? Z makes both\, just curious. Does the price include shipping?\
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Stan",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-25 05:52:36"
20959,1085,"Stan\, it appears to be solid walnut because I can see walnut when I look inside\, unless he has a laminate in between the walnut but I'm guessing it's solid.\
As far as shipping it all depends on where you are.\
Thanks\,\
Bill",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-25 06:52:55"
20963,3778,"Hey Bill\, can you send me a picture of the guiana profile\, with the pliage and the neck angle? Is original bridge included?\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sch929@gmail.com\">sch929@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Stan",20949,"BBCode","2012-02-26 09:16:41"
20965,3807,"hallo\
Is the guitar still for sale\, I live in stockholm and is looking for an upgrade to my DG 300.\
You can mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wolfgang.johansson@live.se\">wolfgang.johansson@live.se</a><!-- e -->\
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Regards/Hälsnimngar\
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Wolfgang",20965,"BBCode","2012-02-27 02:05:05"
20967,3486,"Hi Guillaume\,\
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I'm a student from Stony Brook\, out in Suffolk county. I've started playing Gypsy Jazz a few months ago\, though I've been playing guitar for a few years now. I'm getting bored of playing by myself so I am looking for opportunities to play with others. The claim that  \"players are welcome of all abilities\" for your jam piqued my interest\, since I can't really do anything more than basic rhythm at the moment :-) It seems that I've just missed the last jam you had\, but I am interested in knowing when you will have the next one. Unfortunately I am still not sure I'd come regularly because coming all the way to manhattan is pain in the ass for me\, which is why I'd also like to ask you if you know somebody in LI who is looking for somebody to play with. I'd post this request on the forum as well but it seems to me that the \"Gypsy Jazz Events\" section is not for this kind of personal announcements. Do you know if there is any other website where i can look for other players?\
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Thanks and sorry for the long email :-)\
Riccardo",20967,"BBCode","2012-02-27 16:18:34"
20968,3778,"Hi Stu\,\
\
Had you any luck in selling the Maruejouls?\
About how much were you looking for.\
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thanks in advance\,\
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Stan",20968,"BBCode","2012-02-28 12:20:34"
20969,2935,"Hello Riccardo\,\
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The jam session is on the second Sunday of every month\, so the next one will be on March 10th. You should not worry about level\, this is all for fun and we're not judgemental. Playing rythm only is pefectly fine\, and it is the best way to learn this music. You should send a message to jkaz (who posts on the forum) to get added to the distribution list so you're reminded about the jam sessions and have access to the Google Docs share resources with lead sheets and charts. There is also a Gypsy Jazz New York City group on Facebook\, look for it and join\, lots of folks in the area post there. Lastly\, I suggest contacting Carl Rothman <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e --> who lives on the Island (not sure where). He was a the last jam and plays guitar also\, and I know it's challenging for him to make it to the city so he will be glad to find someone more local.\
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Take care and keep on swinging.\
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Guillaume",20967,"BBCode","2012-02-28 13:11:16"
20970,2935,"Hi Rick\,\
\
Great to hear from you! Welcome to the East coast! There is lots of GJ in the NYC area if you know where to look. I organize a monthly jam session on the Upper West Side every 2nd Sunday of the month from 2-5pm. I can add you to the distribution list for that if you'd like. Alex Simon has a weekly jam in Brooklyn on Tuesdays and I think there is one at Zebulon also in Brooklyn\, but I am not sure when exactly. There is also a new facebook group for the NYC GJ community\, you should join that. Also keep an eye out for folks like Stephane Wrembel\, Ben Wood's band Franglais\, Hot Club of Lower East Side.\
I also get together with Luke Hendon (great guitar player\, also pro) to jam and we'd love to have a bass player if you're interested. This may turn into the occasional gig.\
\
Take care and keep on swinging.\
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Guillaume",20889,"BBCode","2012-02-28 13:24:30"
20971,3486,"Hi\,\
\
I've asked Guillaume to add me to the mailing list for your NYC Jam and he told me I should PM you for that. Hopefully you don't mind adding a \"prospective\" member\, it might take a while before I can actually join a jam (don't have time to prepare for march\, out of the country in april).\
\
Thanks\
Riccardo",20971,"BBCode","2012-02-28 14:35:10"
20972,2138,"Welcome\, Riccardo.\
\
You should stop by next week regardless.  The best way to learn is to sit in.  Regardless of our perceived skill levels\, we're all beginners at heart and everyone is welcome.  You'll be added to the list and invited next week.  \
\
Cheers\,\
Jim",20972,"BBCode","2012-02-28 15:25:41"
20973,3252,"Dear Michael\,\
on your reviev about the Zwinakis guitar you wrote:\
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\"The earlier Selmer style guitars generally have a more subtle pliage (top arch) than later models. This somewhat flatter top tends to increase the midrange\, adding warmth and depth to the sound.\"\
\
Then we can say that: \"Selmer guitars haven't a real bent behind the bridge\, but only a light crease to help the bracing to dome the top of the guitar\"\
while at nowadays we can see a very big bent on the modern Gypsy guitars\, not in the very mind of Selmer story.\
\
What do you think about?\
\
Regards\
Andrea C. Rondini",20973,"BBCode","2012-02-29 03:48:32"
20974,9,"Hi Andrea\,\
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What I meant is that the earlier guitars that Selmer produced had a more subtle bend in the top\, the ones built from 1932-1946. The later Selmer guitars (late 40s-early 50s) had a more pronounced bend in the top. Luthiers today generally don't heat bend the top like Selmer so it's very different. The pliage on most contemporary guitars is pretty shallow compared to Selmer's. The exception would be the Dupont VR which has a real heat bent top.",20974,"BBCode","2012-02-29 09:15:49"
20975,1790,"Hey\, Elliot\, I'd like to add you as a member of our DropBox group if you want.\
\
The plan is to share sound files based upon the Givone book... pretty soon\, once I have a better handle on all the shapes.\
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If you'd please e-mail me at\
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I'll add your name?\
\
Thanks\,\
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Will",20975,"BBCode","2012-02-29 13:58:17"
20978,3486,"Thanks! I'll try to attend next week. Is there any chance I get the repertoire before next week? There's a good chance that I will have to learn most songs you are planning to play from scratch.",20971,"BBCode","2012-03-01 16:38:07"
20979,2138,"Yes.  I need your email address to add you to the list and to our document archive.\
\
Thanks\,\
Jim",20972,"BBCode","2012-03-02 06:19:08"
20980,3486,"sorry about that. my address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:r.pelizzi@gmail.com\">r.pelizzi@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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thanks",20971,"BBCode","2012-03-02 07:55:22"
20981,3819,"Hey wondering if the guitar is still around?  if so\, hows the neck? would you say thin or fat?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53073#p53073]Subject: CSL guitar sor sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"fangio\"]Circa 1978 CSL\
 These copies were made to the original Selmer designs and endorsed by Macafferri himself. \
This is the Oval hole type with  Spruce top\, Rosewood back and sides and mahogany neck. Neck is straight and true\, fret wear negligble\, great loud voice. Some very minor scratches and wear consistent with age\, but nothing more than slight surface damage. {and even then you need to go looking for it}. One of only 500 made. So a pretty rare beast.... only ever seen 2 others for sale {and both of those the \"grand bouche\" type} never one quite like this.. Plays great..  Looks great.. Original Hardshell case inc..\
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£1\,500 ... but make me an offer....\
Fangio[/quote]",20981,"BBCode","2012-03-02 10:45:41"
20982,848,"Hi\,\
\
Would you consider shipping to Croatia\, Europe?\
\
Thanks",20982,"BBCode","2012-03-02 10:53:49"
20983,3819,"Hey this message is regarding the dell arte minor swing model you had for sale. Just wondering if that guitar is still with you\, and if so\, would you say the neck is thin or fat?\
thank you\,\
Bryan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51419#p51419]Subject: FS: Dell Arte Minor Swing[/url]\
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[quote=\"Mike\"]For sale: Dell Arte Minor Swing\, serial number: 0101390.  I believe this guitar was made about 1999-2000.  It was handcrafted by John Kinard in San Diego\, CA.  I purchased it from Willies American Guitars in Saint Paul\, Minnesota.  It is loud\, brash\, and has been described as very gypsy in its sound.  It projects and cuts.  Except for a few surfaces nicks\, it is in excellent condition.  I upgraded the tail piece and had a Bigtone bridge/pickup installed both supplied by Alain Cola.  I have gigged with this guitar and it has served me well\, but in recent years it has been sitting in its case not being played.  Included are the original tailpiece and OHSC.  Asking price: $1500.\
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20984,53,"Brian\,\
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The neck profile is thin like a modern American guitar not thick like an original Selmer.  Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:michael.valentiner@gmail.com\">michael.valentiner@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I can send you a link to a sound file.",20983,"BBCode","2012-03-02 11:23:50"
20985,3819,"Hey this message is regarding the Dupont MD-50 you had for sale. Just wondering if the guitar is still around? And if so\, would you say the neck is thin  american style or fat selmer style?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52389#p52389]Subject: 2003 Dupont MD-50 for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"rstl99\"]For sale:\
Mint condition Maurice Dupont MD-50 guitar.  Built in April 2003 in France.  Very lightly played\, in-house only.  I bought it 4 years ago from the original owner who had bought it to learn gypsy-jazz and had decided to move on.  I had intentions of doing the same but can't find enough time to devote to this style\, and have one too many guitars\, so have decided to sell it to someone who will appreciate and play it like Django!\
Comes with original hardshell case\, trussrod adjustment tool\, and spare bridge (of different height than the one on the guitar presently).  No electronics or pickups on the guitar.  Solid european spruce top\, laminated rosewood back and sides\, walnut neck\, ebony fretboard and bridge.\
Guitar is located in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada.\
Asking $3200 or best serious offer.  \
Please email me at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rastlouis@rogers.com\">rastlouis@rogers.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thank you (and Happy New Year to all). :) \
  --Robert\
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20986,3819,"Hey\, is the guitar still available?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=49098#p49098]Subject: DiMauro oval hole for sale - PICS![/url]\
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[quote=\"twangman\"]I'm selling an old and battered Antoine DiMauro oval hole guitar. Probably from the late 30's or early 40's\, comparing it to other DiMauros.  It has a couple of repaired top cracks and the binding has been replaced in some places. It is\, however\, in perfect playing condition. The neck is perfectly straight and the frets are in very good condition. No dead spots or fret buzz anywhere. A dream to play and great old\, dry gypsy tone. Tuners and bridge are non-original. \
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[b][size=150]$1400 plus shipping [/size][/b](around $130 to US) and case. \
\
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/Niklas W\, Sweden[/quote]",20986,"BBCode","2012-03-02 12:09:59"
20987,3819,"Hey this message is regarding the Latcho Drom Nuages model you had for sale. Just wondering if the guitar is still around? And if so\, would you say the neck is thinline american style or fat selmer style?\
Thank you\, \
Bryan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50635#p50635]Subject: [SOLD]: Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages Oval hole 2010 -Mint-[/url]\
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I hate to put this up for sale\, but here it is. Beautiful guitar\, sounds and plays wonderfully. \
Mint condition\, comes with case and 5 sets of argentines.\
Looking on google\, these cost 1500$ new.\
PM me with an offer if interested\, or if you would like to see more photos or have any questions.[/quote]",20987,"BBCode","2012-03-02 12:14:19"
20988,3819,"Mike\,\
Hey thanks so much for the info\, although I'm looking for a thick selmer style neck. Best wishes\, I'm sure it will sell soon! Keep on swingin'.\
-Thanks\,\
Bryan",20983,"BBCode","2012-03-02 12:18:26"
20989,3819,"Hey this message is regarding the Dell Arte Dark Eyes model you had for sale. Just wondering if the guitar is still available? And if so\, would you say the neck profile is thinline american style or fat selmer style?\
-Thanks\,\
Bryan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45302#p45302]Subject: Dark Eyes For Sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"mitch251\"]For Sale Dell Arte Dark Eyes Bought New in 2001-2002 From Alain Cola at Dell Arte. Made in America by John Kinnard  Solid Spruce Top /Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides. I removed the Bigtone pickup that came with it but it is still in the case  and can be re installed.\
The case is what ever Dell Arte was sending them out in at the time. The finish on the top is checked but has no structural bearing on the guitar what so ever. (John Kinnard looked at it). I gigged and recorded with this guitar for 8 years and it never let me down.  It has been played from New Orleans to Amsterdam \, Fappy played it. and pronounced it  pretty  good !   \
  I would like to get  $1150.00 + shipping for it \
\
Thanks\
Tom\
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20990,3214,"Sorry its sold already.",20987,"BBCode","2012-03-02 12:55:14"
20991,3819,"wow\, the first word in the thread is \"sold\". oops\, I feel kinda dumb. Thanks for responding anyways. Keep on swingin'\
-Bryan",20987,"BBCode","2012-03-02 13:13:51"
20992,3819,"wow\, the first word in the thread is \"sold\". oops\, I feel kinda dumb. Thanks for responding anyways. Keep on swingin'\
-Bryan",20987,"BBCode","2012-03-02 13:13:51"
20993,3214,"No worries! happens to the best of us :P",20987,"BBCode","2012-03-02 13:22:47"
20994,53,"Brian\,\
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I have for sale a Marc Delie guitar with the traditional thicker neck.  This is the same type of guitar that Stephane Wremble plays (that's who told me about it).  It is more expensive though\, I'm asking $2400 for it.  Let me know if you're interested.",20983,"BBCode","2012-03-02 15:22:21"
20995,3685,"Yep\, - got tried out last week and beingh thought about . But still here for now....and she's a bit of fatty - but comfuy enoughj for my small hands...",20981,"BBCode","2012-03-03 00:17:06"
20996,3795,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51846#p51846]Subject: Gypsy Jazz Books for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"nemracomada\"]all sold except for ';\
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$20 Gypsy Picking Michael Horowitz Book in good condition Cd like new \
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i will price it down to $15\
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thanks \
Carmen[/quote]\
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I am interested in buying your Gypsy Picking book- kindly let me know if you can still accommodate this sale. It is important for me that the CD is not scratched and that the book is somewhat presentable (not marked to death with pen/highlighters).\
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Thank you\, \
Michael Nikolidakis",20996,"BBCode","2012-03-03 04:27:27"
20997,1790,"Hey\, Spud\, I'd like to add you as a member of our DropBox group if you want.\
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The plan is to share sound files based upon the Givone book... pretty soon\, once I have a better handle on all the shapes.\
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If you'd please e-mail me at\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:givone.guitar.group@gmail.com\">givone.guitar.group@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I'll add your name...\
\
Thanks\,\
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Will",20997,"BBCode","2012-03-04 03:30:42"
20998,555,"Tim\,\
Are you still looking for a Gitane DG-300 John Jorgensen Model? I've decided to sell mine (I'm just not playing enough). It has a Dupont #2 bridge (a big improvement over the stock bridge)\, is in excellent condition\, plays and sounds great. I'm asking $850.00 plus shipping\, includes Golden Gate hard-shell case. Where are you located? I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area.\
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Thanks\,\
Rory (Blue Drag user name)",20998,"BBCode","2012-03-04 14:58:52"
20999,766,"Hi Craig\,\
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I was searching through the forum looking for info about the elusive \"Bigtone\". I saw that you posted in the past looking for info and I thought I would send you a pm to ask a couple of questions. :D \
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In the past I've used a Dell Arte bridge that had an element sandwiched inside and had excellent feedback rejection. Now I have a Dupont bridge that has the element glued (maybe epoxied) into a routed out channel on the bottom. Long story short\, I have another guitar that I am thinking of gluing an element to in the Dupont manner. \
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My questions for you (if you have the time) are:\
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Have you you successfully glued an element to the underside of a bridge?\
What did you use for glue?\
Have you found a good off the shelf piezo element?\
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Thanks in advance\,\
Jason",20999,"BBCode","2012-03-04 23:18:01"
21000,131,"Jason\, \
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I never had any luck with piezos.   They either quacked like a sick duck or sounded harsh\, brittle and thin.   I tried most everything.  I used at least 5-6 different elements\, both passive and active\, including a $400  :oops: Carlos\, supposedly the best acoustic pickup in the whole frickin' world\, an under saddle piezo with in the guitar preamp.   Not much better than the rest.  \
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I potted elements in the bridge.  Others I put under a saddle as is done in most other acoustic guitars\, tried a Dupont bridge with his embedded element\, tried stick-on-top piezos\, tried different amps\, some supposedly designed for piezos.   Tried 3-4 different EQ boxes\, again some supposedly designed specifically for piezos.  Frankly\, I never got something even approaching a satisfactory sound.   On top of that\, when I hear even the best professional players playing with a piezo\, to me is just sounds like crap.   Not to mention their severe lack of dynamic range. \
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Now that I have that little disclaimer off my chest\, to your questions   :D \
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[quote=\"jscook777\"]\
Have you you successfully glued an element to the underside of a bridge?[/quote]\
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Well\, successful in that it got glued in and it worked.  I routed out the bridge on the underside\, a little deeper than it was already.   Josh Hegg told me that the closer you can get it to the strings\, the higher the gain and the better the sound.   Once the element was fit\, I gently wedged it in place\, clamped the bridge upside down in a vise and poured in enough epoxy to submerge the element.  I think I did a nice job of it\, but it did not sound any better than the rest of my efforts.  \
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[quote]What did you use for glue?[/quote]\
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I used West System epoxy\,  a clear\, all solids type.  I use that a lot at work\, so it is easy to put my hands on.   Unfortunately\,  I think the smallest kit is a quart kit.   You need so little\, it seems a shame to have to buy so much.  Maybe there are other epoxy resin kits out there in small quantities.   Most any epoxy \"resin\" will do\, you just have to be able to pour it to fully encapsulate the element.      \
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[quote]Have you found a good off the shelf piezo element?[/quote]\
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No.   Besides the Carlos\, I've tried: \
[list] \
[*]a D-Tar Sadducer[/*]\
[*]one from Josh Hegg that he spoke highly of [/*]\
[*]a Dupont bridge w/ element[/*]\
[*]couple cheap generics I bought on eBay. [/*]\
[*]a Dean element[/*][/list]  \
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To me\, they all pretty much sounded the same.   I can't say there isn't one out there that is significantly better than the rest\, but I never found it.\
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The attraction to a bridge piezo\, especially a passive type like a Dupont or Dell Arte\, is high feedback threshold and the simple\, plug and play aspect\, but having to listen to it night after night\, somehow I lost interest.  Sorry to be such a piezo curmudgeon\, I tried\, I really did.   \
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Now days\, I use a floor mic 70% of the time and a Peche a la Mouche when I really need the volume.     \
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Are you Jason Cook of the Cook Trio?   I've heard some of your recordings\, you guys are very good!\
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All the best\, \
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Craig",21000,"BBCode","2012-03-05 06:23:34"
21001,766,"Wow thanks for the detailed reply and the nice compliment :D !\
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I have been looking at the DTAR sadducer as an option and I think I'm going to give it a try. You know I actually share your feelings toward the piezo sound\, it can turn a good gig bad very quickly. Unfortunately I need to have one for those in case of emergency moments. In Orlando we have friends in the Rock n Roll circuit and they book us to play at rock clubs where extremely loud is the only setting:\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fUk_1oQHA8&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fUk_1oQ ... re=related[/url]\
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Those are few and far between but I know better than to try and make a mic work at a place like that! \
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After tirelessly fiddling with our mic and amplifier setup I have landed on something that has been really working. We have this setup doubled\, one on each side of the stage:\
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Mic- Audio Technica ATM350 clip-on(very similar to the AT831b).\
PreAmp- Headway EDB-1.\
Speaker- Bose Compact L1.\
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We dial out the resonant note with the notch-filter on the Headway Pre-Amp and y-cable the pre-amps to each speaker. We can control the balance by adjusting the rhythm or lead input on each speaker. This setup has blown us away. Feedback is no longer a problem\, even at full-out volume. After using many amplifiers on the floor and even a JBL powered PA speaker I think that the key to success with a mic is getting the speaker up in the air and aiming at the audience\, the Bose Compact L1 has been really good for that.\
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Anyhow\, thanks for the info!",20999,"BBCode","2012-03-05 09:43:41"
21002,131,"Roger on loud rooms.  What are you using in the videos\, sounds pretty good.   That's where I'd be using a mag pickup.  It will go as loud as you want and while not acoustic sounding\, it is a better sound than a piezo\, to me at least.    The Peche a la Mouche is the best I've tried\, though the Krivo single coil is pretty good too. \
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Thanks for your ideas on Mic and PA.   I'm still just using a AI Clarus and small speaker cab which works okay\, but if we ever get serious about this\, your setup sounds really good.  \
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C",21000,"BBCode","2012-03-05 11:14:06"
21003,3024,"Hi\, didnt get your email\, can you send me a PM here in the forum?\
Thanks",21003,"BBCode","2012-03-05 19:30:53"
21004,3820,"Hi\, I am guessing the guitar is sold already?\
If not my name is roch and my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:roch@rochlockyer.com\">roch@rochlockyer.com</a><!-- e -->\
#er 512 800 2010\
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thanks and all the best",21004,"BBCode","2012-03-05 23:09:18"
21005,3820,"Hi\,\
My name is Roch and I am inquiring if you have sold your dupont?  THanks and all the best.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:roch@rochlockyer.com\">roch@rochlockyer.com</a><!-- e -->",21005,"BBCode","2012-03-05 23:15:01"
21006,1960,"Nice interview\, really enjoyed it. Is that Galliano playing Indifference at the very end?  If so\, can you please cite the recording?  It's fantastic.  Thanks!",21006,"BBCode","2012-03-06 09:20:14"
21007,766,"I have a Stimer reissue but I've only used it through a tube amp. I need to try it straight into the PA\, never thought of that...thanks.\
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The pickup in the video is a Dell Arte bigtone (sandwiched inside not glued underneath).\
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One last question for you  :D \
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It seems that submerging the element in epoxy would mean that the epoxy is transmitting the vibration from the bridge in to the element\, is that right?",20999,"BBCode","2012-03-06 10:07:39"
21008,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53762#p53762]Subject: Want to buy Peche a la Mouche or similar pickup[/url]\
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[quote=\"pauliusmm\"]I want to buy Peche a la Mouche or similar pickup for my gipsy guitar. Gipsy humbuckers are also welcome.[/quote]\
Hi - I may be selling a Peche a la Mouche. It's a great pickup if you like the electric sound\, but I've decided that the sound is not for me. The reason I bought it is for feedback avoidance in live situations\, but my bandmates and I are going to try out the Ischell pickups that Michael has just started to sell. If they work out\, I will probably have no need of the Peche. It'll be a week or more before I know. I'll send you another message once I've been able to try the Ischell\, and if you're still interested we can talk.",21008,"BBCode","2012-03-06 19:24:53"
21009,3024,"Hi\,\
If you decide to sell it what price would you ask?\
 thanks\
paulius",21009,"BBCode","2012-03-06 23:15:20"
21010,131,"[quote=\"jscook777\"]\
It seems that submerging the element in epoxy would mean that the epoxy is transmitting the vibration from the bridge in to the element\, is that right?[/quote]\
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Take this for what it is worth because I'm the first to admit I never got a piezo working well\, but yes\, that's the way I understand it.   Embedding the element in the bridge\, as close to the top as possible gets it close to the strings for improved gain and volume before feedback and better bass.    This approach seems popular on Selmac guitars in the late 90s\, early 00s\, perhaps because of the one piece wooden bridge and lack of alternatives. \
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The potting would seem to make the element one with the bridge so vibrations going through the bridge would be going through the element.   If not potted\, it is easy to see how the element might be just floating loss and getting only a minimum of vibration leading to weak\, thin tone.  \
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The far more common approach in the acoustic guitar world in general is to put the piezo element directly under a bridge saddle\, that is take the saddle out\, install the element in the cavity with no adhesive\, set the saddle on top of it\, adjust the saddle height and you're done.  It seems reasonable to me that this might work better as there is more direct pressure on the piezo element this way.   But I've done it both ways several times and I can't say that one was particularly better than the other.   \
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I don't know how Stimers might work with an acoustic amp\, but both my Peche and Krivo work well with my AI Clarus.   A big problem with all pickups\, piezo or magnetic is the lack of dynamic range.   A good\
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One other comment on piezos.   They seem to work much better with finger picking.  The Carlos pickup I had\, for instance\, sounded terrific when playing faux classical on my Selmac.   But as soon as I put my Wegen to it\, it sounded awful.   I took some comfort in this as it suggested at least somebody was getting a reasonably good sound out of these things.   \
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Thanks for mentioning the idea of getting the amps up off the floor for raising the feedback threshold.   I had long suspected something like this as PA systems on stands seem to allow a mic a much higher feedback threshold than an amp on the floor\, but I had never really put it into a coherent thought before.\
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Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.    \
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Craig",21000,"BBCode","2012-03-07 04:39:42"
21011,4,"Hi\,\
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That's weird that it didn't go through. Oh well\, here goes again :)\
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I have two Stimer pick-up's for sale:\
ST48 \
S51\
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The S51 is a very early DuPont reissue with a stamped logo a'la the originals as opposed to the etched logos. I replaced the volume knob with a cream colored vintage Bakelite to give it the old school appearance. I removed the metal clip because it was useless so I use Schertler putty to secure it which works amazingly well and will be included. Dorado Schmitt used this pick-up on a US tour he did in the winter of '10. A non-original cable (I left the original at Yorgui Loeffler's house) is also included. Price $175\
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ST48: standard Dupont reissue with the etched logo. Original cable included. Clips were also removed from this pick-up for the same reasons listed above. Schertler putty included. Price $200. I'll sell both together for $300.\
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I can send photos of each if you'd like! My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Both pick-up's sound great. I'm selling them because I finally scored two original S51's from the original 1951 run and a late '50's ST48.\
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Let me know if you're interested!\
\
Ted\
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PS: if you live near NYC we could meet up if you wanted to try 'em out",21011,"BBCode","2012-03-07 05:10:05"
21012,3747,"I really just wanted to shoot you a message of thanks for the really nice comment you made on my Bistro Fada song video.  Just the fact you watched it was really nice of you...but to say something complimentary was really appreciated.  Thanks!\
\
\
Are you going to get to study under Robin Nolan or one of his protégés?  He is a big deal where you live...at least that's the perception here in the states.\
\
The forum can seem a bit intimidating…at least to me…because there are some really accomplished player there…even Dennis Chang posted a comment!\
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I’m gonna be 53 so you and I are very close…you seem to have a great thing going there in Dutch-Land…Riding your bike\, being an artist and learning to play the richest music in the world…nice job!\
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Best Regards\,\
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Chet",21012,"BBCode","2012-03-07 10:04:20"
21013,2598,"Hi Ben!\
Thanks for replying to my note on the d pickup\, you are absolutely right\, the problem is that fingerboard extension\, surely there must be a way to hold a pickup somewhere over the hole itself.\
I was wondering if you sent me a message\, as I have not received any. If this is the case\, please send it here or to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mreategui@gmail.com\">mreategui@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks a lot!\
Miguel\
[url=http://www.hcdb.ca]www.hcdb.ca[/url]",21013,"BBCode","2012-03-07 11:38:47"
21014,2598,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=52575#p52575]Subject: F/S Audio Technica Pro 7a\, $70 inc. shipping[/url]\
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[quote=\"dubrogue\"]Hi Guys\,\
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here is a nice Pro7a\, complete with XLR to 1/4 inch\, $70 includes shipping to Canada and the U.S.\
\
thanks[/quote]\
\
Hi there\, is this still available? if so\, I'm interested   \
(provided it works and has no issues)\
I'm in Ontario\, btw\
thanks!\
Miguel",21014,"BBCode","2012-03-07 16:25:51"
21020,3835,"Hey\, is that you C.Bell?",21020,"BBCode","2012-03-09 09:51:05"
21068,3836,"Hello\,\
I'm new on this site\, and I'm also a beginner within the Django style (I'm also belgian but that won't help me that much I'm afraid  :? )\
\
I saw your name in a post about a Saga BM100S where you stated that you had some info about the guitar.\
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I can buy one in good condition for 350 eur but I don't know if its a good deal.\
Right now I have a cigano CJ10.\
\
Can you give me some advice?\
\
Thanx\,\
Johan",21068,"BBCode","2012-03-09 10:58:06"
21069,3808,"hii recently saw your possitive feedback on killy nonnis guitars and wonderd if you had any furthe info about them\, in regard to tone playability etc\, from a neutral perspective.\
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All the best \
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Will Lavene",21069,"BBCode","2012-03-09 11:51:07"
21070,346,"Hi Will\,\
Nice to hear from you.\
In my opinion\, Killy's guitars are absolutely fantastic!\
They are built very well and and while tone is a highly subjective matter\,\
all I can say is view this:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWV8-aE264c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWV8-aE264c[/url]\
 Note Fapy's solo\, now granted\, he can make the worst Gitane sound fantastic\, but check that tone!!\
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Here's another clip of me and Bertrand Le Guillou playing two of Killy's guitars at Samois last year:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqOSETINFDY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqOSETINFDY[/url] \
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There are a few more examples on YouTube that you can find.\
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The nice thing about all of this is that you'll be able to contact him (by the way\, he's a very nice man) and perhaps set up a meeting where you can try out a few of his creations.\
This way you can see what you like and what you don't.\
I hope this helps a bit.\
Good luck and let me know how it all works out.\
Best\,\
Rick",21069,"BBCode","2012-03-09 12:51:19"
21071,3838,"Hi\, I am a Frenchman in Belfast. I play guitar here with Robert\, a Slovak friend of mine. I come from a blues finger-picking background\, listen to a lot of Jazz and have been seduced by Gypsy Jazz about 8 years ago. I found Robert while trying to find guitarists who would want to play the same style in Belfast; we jam at his house whenever we can. Robert has a good instinctive level\, and I can follow\, but not without preparation... If you'd like to join\, we could arrange something. Regards\, Nicolas.",21071,"BBCode","2012-03-09 13:04:07"
21072,3808,"Hi\,\
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Thanks for getting back to me. It confirms what every one else as said about him and the quality of his instruments. i will keep you posted how it goes.\
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regards",21069,"BBCode","2012-03-10 03:45:31"
21073,3568,"Sure is. How are you? We're keepin it private here on djangobooks.",21020,"BBCode","2012-03-10 12:19:50"
21074,1828,"Hi Michael\
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I saw your posting on djangobooks forum re: you had a copy of Biel's own chord chart for \"When I Was A Boy\" that you were thinking of scanning and posting.\
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I'm a real fan of Biel's music\, and would love a copy of this and any other transcriptions or chord charts of his repertoire if possible for my own studies.\
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If you are able to send these I'd be very grateful \
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Email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davedonuts@hotmail.com\">davedonuts@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Many thanks in anticipation\
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Dave Williams (AKA \"La Gitane\")\
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PS \
FYI: Try putting \"django's hand\" into YouTube search engine for a 3-part talk by me about how Django's injuries dictated his playing style!",21074,"BBCode","2012-03-12 08:11:46"
21075,589,"Hello Teddy\,\
\
sorry to bother you \, just a quick question. A Luthier I know is working on a Mozzani that was probably built with the aid of the young Maccaferri. very interesting guitar\, it could be the mother of all Maccaferris :-) It's a D hole with a double cutaway... I think I remember a pic of Django playing something like that but I'm really not sure. Could you help on this? It wasn't probably a D hole\, but I remember the double cutaway and maybe some strange sound holes...\
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Grazie e a presto!\
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Franco",21075,"BBCode","2012-03-13 16:16:53"
21076,589,"Never Mind Teddy\, now I remember:  it was a Julian Gomez Rodriguez\, of course!\
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Thanks anyway e a presto\
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Franco",21076,"BBCode","2012-03-13 17:27:41"
21077,226,"Yes. You realised before I had read your first message. Here is the classic photo of Django playing it.\
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Roger",21077,"BBCode","2012-03-14 00:56:40"
21078,589,"Thank you Roger\, you know what? I think the guitar could actually be a Mozzani. The one I've seen is so similar: same body shape (except it has a d hole as in a Maccaferri) and same classical bridge as in the Photo of Django (now the guitar sports a non-original manouche style bridge at La Citè de La Musique).\
It would make sense: Mozzani used to build strange cats like that while Rodriguez was more a straight classical/flamenco guitar builder... who knows? Maybe Rodriguez simply fixed the guitar and applied his sticker!  :-)\
I'm just guessing but I'm going to study the case: I'm the kind of weirdo who finds these matters really amusing!\
\
Grazie e a presto!\
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Franco",21076,"BBCode","2012-03-14 03:44:53"
21080,3819,"Angelo\,\
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That looks so cool! I'm totally interested. I'd absolutely love to be a part of the next one. E-mail me anytime at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bryandedlow@gmail.com\">bryandedlow@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and please keep me updated on when and where! Thank you \
-Bryan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53948#p53948]Subject: Gypsy Jam LA?[/url]\
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[quote=\"arjr\"]Hey Bryan\, \
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I host a jam session once a month at my studio. I just had one yesterday\
with special guest Tommy Davy.\
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2RxZuPWtcQ[/url]\
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Here's another one from last month\
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pkdqdKPvA&feature=related[/url]\
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Send me a pm if you are interested!!\
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Angelo[/quote]",21080,"BBCode","2012-03-14 09:04:39"
21081,2735,"Sure thing\, I usually try to have one once a month. I'm planning\
on having the next jam sometime in April. I'll keep you posted.\
\
\
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Angelo",21080,"BBCode","2012-03-14 19:50:23"
21082,766,"Thanks for the extra info/input!!!\
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After reading through this a couple of times I started roaming around the web looking for audio clips from different piezo manufacturers. I found this page:\
[url=http://www.dougyoungguitar.com/pickuptests/]http://www.dougyoungguitar.com/pickuptests/[/url] Doug young recorded clips with many different brands installed and A/B'd against a Nuemann mic for reference. He's using a flat-top but its cool to hear the different brands in action. I agree with you though\, a piezo sounds like a piezo and there's not much you can do about it... I think I may hold off on my piezo experiment :) \
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By the way\, have you had any experience with the Schertler Dyn-g or basik?",20999,"BBCode","2012-03-15 22:55:40"
21083,131,"The Doug Young tests are very interesting.   A lot of work and appears to be very well done.   I haven't had a chance to listen to more than half a dozen\, but what is interesting is that in every case\, the mic sounds better\, often much better.   Granted this is probably a studio environment and for us\, a fingerpicked Martin can be very misleading compared to a Selmac driven hard with a 3mm Wegen but\, very interesting none the less.    I look forward to listening to more of the tests.  \
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Regards Schertler pickups\, the rumor is they work best with the Schertler Unico amp.   Certainly the Dyn-G is to be used with the Unico.   I bought a used Unico but never got a Dyn-G or Basik.  Recordings and reports on the Basik suggest the sound is similar to piezo.  I've heard the Basik should be used with the Schertler pre-amp designed for it.  \
\
The Dyn-G was the hot lick 4-5 years ago.   I heard it in performance twice\, however\, and each time my impression was a lack of clarity.    In one case I heard the same player with the same guitar\, one night with a Dyn-G and Unico\, a week later with a mic and a PA.   The mic sounded much better.   The tone of the Dyn-G was okay\, but the setup was muddy sounding somehow.   By contrast\, the second guitarist in the group was clear and loud with a mic (he had great guitar too).   The player with the Dyn-G says he prefers mic into PA whenever possible\, the Dyn-G is his fall back when more volume is needed.    \
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The Unico amp was okay\, but heavy (33 lbs) and I could not get as good a sound with a mic as I could with other amps\, so I sold it.   I am much happier with the A/I Clarus and Raezer's Edge NY8ER cab.  I bought them separately and did not get the cabinet that has a housing for the amp.  I prefer carrying and using them separately.   I set the cab in front of me\, within easy reach\,  facing out\, the amp on top of the cab\, controls facing me.  Charts go on top of that when needed.    \
\
Michael Horowitz has been speaking highly of the ew Ischell Inside Box contact mic pickup.  It is expensive ($375) but that is about what a Dyn-G goes for\,(not including the Unico amp).   As does a Peche a la Mouche for that matter.   He has sold some and I'm interested to hear the feed back (ha\, ha).   \
\
But for now\, mics are doin' it for me 80% of the time and the Peche is picking up the rest.   The only thing I don't like about the Peche is the rhythm sound\, but it is at least as good as any other pickup I've tried\, and better than most.  \
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You know\, the guitar really has a lot to do with it too.   Most pickups seem to accentuate the characteristics of a guitar\, warts and all.   A well balanced guitar with minimal overtones seems to work best.   A thin guitar will sound tinny with a pickup.   A full\,  rich guitar with lots of overtone may sound great acoustically\, but boomy and muddy with a pickup.  EQ helps\, but almost always at some expense elsewhere in the spectrum.   My idea of perfect pickup plugs in to a flat EQ.    \
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Enough\, I'm rambling...... \
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All the best\, \
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Craig",21000,"BBCode","2012-03-16 05:57:14"
21084,311,"Hi Craig\,\
I hope you're well.\
A friend of mine just finished a luthery college degree and has built several violins\, mandolins\, guitars\, etc... He's now interested in building a Selmer style and has an oval hole plan.\
Since you seem to be very experienced\, I wanted to ask you to give him some pointers regarding errors in plans and other pitfalls to avoid as well as any other advice/tips you'd consider relevant.\
He will measure my Dupont and work with that and the plans for his first attempt. I believe he intends to do a pliage and use the same method he uses for finishing violins (his own recipe for a very thin varnish)\
I'm not sure if he can write English so I could function as a sort of translator\, so if you have any questions I'd be glad to communicate them to my buddy. \
Thanks in advance for any help!\
Best\,\
Enrique",21084,"BBCode","2012-03-16 12:13:32"
21085,131,"Enrique\, \
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I am well and you?    \
\
I'd be glad to help where I can\, but seeing as your friend has been to school for this kind of thing\, he will likely only need someone to bounce specific questions off of when he gets stuck.   I'd be glad to offer what advice I can.    Feel free anytime.  \
\
Regards plans\, the Francoise Charle plans are excellent\, very accurate.  I've used my copy over and over.   Michael Collins book on making the Selmer guitar is great for many of the details\, though it is a bit of a \"paint by numbers\" kind of book.   He tells you what to do\, but not why you are doing it.   Michael also has Selmer and Favino plans but they are fairly rudimentary compared to Charle's plans.   \
\
I look forward to hearing from you and your friend with specific questions.  \
\
cb",21085,"BBCode","2012-03-16 12:37:54"
21086,311,"Thanks man!\
I guess I'll write when the need arises... \
Best",21084,"BBCode","2012-03-16 13:37:30"
21088,2722,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53959#p53959]Subject: For Trade: Agrentine 11's Loop end strings[/url]\
[quote=\"Shawn\"]I still have quite a few sets of .11 Loop end strings for trade if anyone is interested.  If you are\, just post a message here or send me a PM.\
Thanks\,\
Shawn[/quote]\
Hi Shawn\,\
I could be interested\, because I use a lot of them.\
But it depends on the price\, the quantity and the shipping cost (for Europe). In France I can buy them for 11.4 US$ each.\
Can your offer be more attractive?\
Thank you in advance for your answer.\
Best regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine T.",21088,"BBCode","2012-03-17 00:22:26"
21096,131,"Just saw the news.  Hope you and yours are okay.   \
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Craig",21096,"BBCode","2012-03-20 13:31:43"
21097,979,"They are not an exact match but\, a competent luthier might be able to work with these. They're cheap enough.\
Best\,\
Robbie\
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[url=http://www.etsy.com/listing/86607801/vintage-antique-brass-and-ivory-peg]http://www.etsy.com/listing/86607801/vi ... -ivory-peg[/url]",21097,"BBCode","2012-03-20 15:36:20"
21098,311,"Hi Craig\,\
It's so nice of you to think about me... We're all OK. It was felt very strongly but fortunately nobody was hurt as far as we know right now.\
Some minor damage to buildings in specific (vulnerable) parts of the city... But no casualties.\
\
Thanks bro!\
BTW are you going to DIJ? ... I'm seriously considering it... It'd be nice so finally do some jamming with fellow djangobookers...",21096,"BBCode","2012-03-20 18:55:11"
21099,1055,"Hi\,\
\
I've seen that you were searching for some infos on those two players. Here's the part of the documentary where you can see them:\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&p=54130#p54130]viewtopic.php?f=11&p=54130#p54130[/url]\
\
Best\
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Spatzo",21099,"BBCode","2012-03-21 01:38:56"
21100,131,"Glad to hear you and the city are okay.   The news today says limited damage and no fatalities.   That is pretty amazing considering what happened in '85.   I remember that one and feared the worst.   Glad to hear it was not too bad.   \
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Django in June?   Yes!   I would be great if you could make it.   I plan to be there for the whole week.   Sometimes I can make it only for a couple days\, but the stars aligned properly this year.    I go for the people and jams mostly.  Andrew Lawrence has made sure his \"staff\" of pros that he brings in every year are out mixing it up with the attendees every day and night\, so there is a very good chance you can end up jamming with Gonzalo\, Adrien\, S. Wrembel\,  Olivier Kikteff\, Jeffrey Radaich and/or many others.   It is a very good scene.   Hope to see you there.  \
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Craig",21096,"BBCode","2012-03-21 06:57:37"
21101,131,"Robbie\, \
\
Thanks for the message.  I looked at the picture a little last night but the picture \"no longer available\" this morning.   What I remember is that the buttons in the picture were round\, where as the SB buttons are a wider oval shape and more of a solid ivory.    My take last night is they would be too small and not a good color match for the SB buttons.   They were great looking tuners though\, thanks for taking the time to point them out.   Are they new?   \
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cb",21101,"BBCode","2012-03-21 07:04:26"
21102,979,"Hi\,\
Yes they are a bit smaller and rounder than SBs. They look like they are off an old parlor guitar so they are definitely antique.  I was tempted to buy them myself just because they are ivory but I don't know where I would use them. Apparently the seller removed them\, possibly sold them elsewhere.  Another possibility is to ask one of the artisans on that site (there are many that make picks\, jewelry etc.) if he could fabricate replacements. I don't know what it would cost but it might be worth a shot.\
Best\,\
Robbie",21097,"BBCode","2012-03-21 07:34:55"
21103,455,"HI\,\
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HOW MUCH ARE YOU ASKING AND WHERE IS IT LOCATED?\
\
THANKS",21103,"BBCode","2012-03-21 21:28:15"
21104,3857,"I am asking $1800 if you are talking about the Pierre Anastasio. I also have a Vanden for sale. The guitar is in Surprise\, Arizona\, USA. Shipping would be extra to where ever you are. Surprise is near Phoenix. I'll send a picture of the PA. If you are interested in the Vanden write back and I'll tell you about it.",21104,"BBCode","2012-03-21 21:54:59"
21105,858,"Much appreciated\, but I'm not really looking to sell.  I'd rather just trade the strings for a few sets of .10's.  Thanks for the inquiry though!\
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Shawn",21105,"BBCode","2012-03-22 09:24:22"
21106,858,"Thanks for the response Scot.  However\, although I use Selmer guitars to play on\, I'm not a big Gypsy Jazz enthusiast like most people here.  I'd much rather just trade my 11's for someone elses 10's\, as I don't have much need for anything else.  Many thanks for the offer though!\
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Shawn",21106,"BBCode","2012-03-22 09:27:04"
21107,455,"Does the PA have a 'pliage'?\
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What's the story on the other one?\
\
thanks",21103,"BBCode","2012-03-22 18:34:19"
21108,3857,"I do not know what a 'pliage is. What is it? The Vanden is on another posting. Look and you'll see it.",21104,"BBCode","2012-03-22 19:04:47"
21109,220,"Thanks Spatzo---yes i know that documentary from 1993 or around then;i was trying to find out whether they are still playing today.\
thanks\
Stu",21099,"BBCode","2012-03-23 06:27:53"
21110,455,"a pliage is with the top actually bent like the original selmers not just crowned.\
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the pliage is a bend right under the bridge.",21103,"BBCode","2012-03-23 12:21:33"
21111,3857,"Bones\, Thanks for the info. You'll have to look at the pictures or ask the gentleman that runs this site. He is very knowlageable on PA's. Thanks\, David",21104,"BBCode","2012-03-23 12:36:47"
21113,504,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I read in some of the posts that you adjusted the neck angle on the d-500. I wanted to do the mod myself and maybe rebrace or retop the d-500. I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how you got the neck off because I always heard these guitars were put together with some real nasty glue that is hard to come off.\
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Any other tips about removing the top would be helpful too.\
\
Thanks\, PS how did the sound change when you changed the neck angle?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Daniel",21113,"BBCode","2012-03-23 22:10:46"
21114,1833,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSRYcUBtlU0&list=UU5kTVKTa8L40EhzHsLyIQ9A&index=1&feature=plcp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSRYcUBt ... ature=plcp[/url]",21114,"BBCode","2012-03-24 04:11:50"
21115,3134,"Hi Ted\,\
\
My name is Siv Lie and I'm a violist/violinist based in Brooklyn.  I play regularly with Ben Wood\, and have gotten to know some others in the Gypsy jazz scene in NYC.  I swung by Luca Lounge last night hoping to catch you playing\, but instead found a mediocre jazz ensemble and promptly left.\
\
Anyway\, I am also a PhD student in ethnomusicology at NYU and am going to write a dissertation on Gypsy jazz and Romanies.  My guiding research questions have to do with how Romanies are represented to a broad public through Gypsy jazz performance: how Gypsy jazz informs Romanies' conceptions of themselves\, as well as how others perceive them.  I'm also interested in the interactions that occur among Romanies and non-Romanies through music\, and how the genre fits into French patrimony.\
\
I've been in close correspondence with Scot\, who has enlightened me immensely about the history and practice of Gypsy jazz\, and has talked about your work on a few occasions.  I'm really curious to learn more about the research you've done\, and to hear about your general involvement with Gypsy jazz.  I'd be thrilled to hear one of your gigs sometime if you'll let me know when and where to go\, and if you've got time\, to discuss your experiences with this music.\
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Thanks!  I look forward to hearing from you.\
\
\
Best\,\
\
Siv\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sbl326@nyu.edu\">sbl326@nyu.edu</a><!-- e -->",21115,"BBCode","2012-03-24 11:02:04"
21116,1945,"price? where is it?\
please send photos to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tomcunn@yahoo.com\">tomcunn@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
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thx\
t",21116,"BBCode","2012-03-26 08:06:42"
21117,3868,"Hi Barengero ––\
did you succeed in learning the Russian guitar?  I have been working on reviving this tradition for a while and could have several ideas for you.  Write to me\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:otimofeyev@gmail.com\">otimofeyev@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->  Check me out on [url=http://www.semistrunka.com/press]www.semistrunka.com/press[/url]\
\
Best\,\
Oleg",21117,"BBCode","2012-03-26 08:56:08"
21118,551,":D  very good \, sou aresei to kommataki \, einai poly kalo kai poly kali ektelesi\
\
wraia peksame ti pempti \, sorry gia to kiriakatiko \, prepei loipon na ma8oume to csardas de monti \, meleti loipon \, mexri to vrady 8a to exw vgalei akrivws !!!! filia",21114,"BBCode","2012-03-27 05:40:24"
21122,3795,"Hi Michael\, \
\
   Just wanted to drop a note and say that I will be attending Django in June after all (for the full camp). Terribly excited to say the least-lots of practicing to do! I look forward to meeting you then.\
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Cheers\, \
Mike Nikolidakis",21122,"BBCode","2012-03-27 08:14:12"
21123,563,"Well please look me up and say \"hello\". Django camp is like a Band of Brothers for many of us old-timers\, but we love bringing new attendees into the circle. \
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I'll look forward to meeting you. Where are you coming from?",21123,"BBCode","2012-03-27 08:18:26"
21124,563,"Let me apologise for not getting back to you sooner. I have been on the road almost constantly the past two months\, and just lost track of this. I have a few charts that Biel left in the guitar case when he borrowed one of my Favinos for a concert. I swear that \"When I Was a Boy\" was in there\, but I can't find it. I need to e-mail Biel anyway\, so I'll ask him if he can send it to me\, and if I get it\, I'll share with you\, okay?",21124,"BBCode","2012-03-27 08:23:36"
21125,3793,"Thanks for the reply Denis \,\
\
i think its better to get some decent lesson so i asked your friend thomas baggerman\, i do live on the otherside of the netherlands but i think its worth the travel time to him. bought an altamira m01 so im ready to go (i think).\
i usually play rockabilly music but im glad im gonna learn a bit of GJ now i learn so much of it its amazing\, so many new chords and so many new licks  + i want to follow my roots a bit.\
im gonna buy your dvd's too but 1 by 1 i want to study them really slow and master them 100% before moving on to the next dvd.\
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thanks for the support in this genre of music.\
you seem like a nice guy !\
hope to meet you some time in real life.\
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eat cookies and chiken and dont forget to play ;)\
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cheers \, wesley\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54283#p54283]Subject: progress further on improvisation[/url]\
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[quote=\"dennis\"]with all due respect\, that is precisely the thing to avoid doing!\
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Classical guitar is classical guitar\, and it is world's apart from non-classical guitar... there may be some crossover material here and there\, but in general\, it's just not the same isntrument...\
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Practicing those kinds of exercises are great for certain classical guitar techniques\, but it has nothing to do with non-classical guitar (Be it gypsy jazz\, jazz\, rock\, blues\, etc...)\
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For Gypsy Jazz\, it's all about vocabolary (self explanatory)\, harmony (voice leading and arpeggios\, enclosures\, embellishments)\, phrasing (short phrase\, long phrase\, starting on different beats\, syncopation)\
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Vocabulary = licks that you invent yourself\, or easier\, that you steal from others (what most people do)\
harmony = being able to play proper rhythm with good chords\, being able to figure out all sorts of chords across the fretboard\, adding extensions\, arpeggios\
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phrasing - timing\, syncopation\, length of phrase\, anticipating the changes by starting before the beat\, etc...\
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Those are the 3 essential things to work on....[/quote]",21125,"BBCode","2012-03-27 11:44:45"
21126,1828,"Hi Michael\
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Many thanks for your PM and kind offer; if you come across any charts/transcriptions of Biel's playing and you could fwd them to me I'd be very grateful.\
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Biel briefly toured the UK last month\, and I went to see him at the QueCumBar in London where he played a great gig\, and had a good chat with him afterwards. I was hoping to arrange a lesson from him\, but his busy schedule didn't allow for this on this visit - maybe next year!\
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I was sitting right at the front though\, and paying very close attention to his playing throughout\, so I've picked up a few ideas! \
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I've started transcribing \"When I Was a Boy\" and a few neat licks from his other songs\, but it is a slow process for me\, and there are not enough hours in the day to do it all...\
If I get round to putting my efforts down on paper though\, I'd be happy to send you what I've done so far.\
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Looking forward to going to Samois again in June  :D\
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Best wishes\
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Dave",21124,"BBCode","2012-03-27 14:05:41"
21127,3819,"Hi Adrian\,\
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You don't know me but I love the Gypsy Jazz and am playing and praticing very often. Your videos on you tube are so cool and I was wondering what software your using to put them together?\
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Thanks for all the great tunes\,\
Bryan from Los Angeles",21127,"BBCode","2012-03-27 18:35:40"
21128,620,"Hi Paulius\,\
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I only just now noticed your message on Djangobooks responding to my note about my Peche a la mouche pickup. For some reason\, I never got an e-mail indicating that there was a message waiting. There may be something wrong with the system\, such that is is not sending out notifications.\
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Anyway\, I still have the Peche and may be interested in selling it. All the guitarists in my band ordered the new Ischell pickup/microphones\, tried them out recently at a very challenging (meaning noisy) gig\, and are convinced that it is the solution for us. The Peche is a great pickup IF you like the electric Stimer type sound. We just like an acoustic sound.\
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If you're still interested\, please let me know by return e-mail. I would be looking to get $250.00 for it.\
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Regards\,",21008,"BBCode","2012-03-27 19:53:06"
21129,3795,"Will do! I am coming in from south Jersey. \
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Cheers\, \
Mike",21122,"BBCode","2012-03-27 20:04:40"
21130,563,"Man\, I lived in Medford Township (Lake Pine) until two years ago. Did we meet?",21123,"BBCode","2012-03-27 20:23:32"
21131,3795,"I started practicing manouche just this past February (been playing guitar for 20 years\, it surprises me to say). We never met\, but I emailed you last month to see if you were still local- I think you said you are in the Chicago area now. Incidentally\, it sounds like there is quite a scene for this music out there!\
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I am working with Barry Wahrhaftig for lessons\, but can't go weekly as I have other responsibilities. I reached out to Kruno by email after you recommended him\, but I never heard back. Barry has been very helpful and encouraging- Jenkintown is just a bit far but worth the trip. \
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Out of curiosity\, what is your level of involvement in the DIJ fest? How long have you been going?",21122,"BBCode","2012-03-27 20:32:06"
21132,563,"Oh yeah\, I remember telling you about barry and Kruno. I'm not sure what's up with Kruno. He was/is one of the very best\, and was a superlative teacher\, but he seems to have disappeared after having a second child. \
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Barry has come a long way as a teacher and player\, and is a really good guy. You won't go wrong with him\, and remember\, Wrembel is up in Maplewood (unless he's moved back to Brooklyn) as well. \
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I have no official involvement with Django in June\, but the Hot Club started as kind of a joke name for the fact that people came to my room to drink single malts and play my old guitars. A couple of years ago\, Andrew and I decided to have a guitar show. i thought it would be barely attended\, but it turned out to be a well-attended event. I basically run that for Andrew\, and host what amounts to a hospitality room. \
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I've been going since 2006\, which was the second year. I still suck\, but it has become a Band of Brothers thing for me. I wouldn't miss it.",21123,"BBCode","2012-03-27 21:10:22"
21133,426,"Hey Bryan\,\
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Thanks for the nice note! See my FAQ here --\
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[url=http://www.holovaty.com/music/youtube-faq/]http://www.holovaty.com/music/youtube-faq/[/url]\
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Adrian",21127,"BBCode","2012-03-27 21:13:29"
21134,3819,"cool. thank you\, man.",21127,"BBCode","2012-03-27 22:13:11"
21135,3795,"Wow\, I guess I assumed Wrembel was in NYC proper\, which would be even more of a task to get to him than if he is in NJ. Thanks for the tip. \
\
I have two kids as well and truly it is tough to keep up! I can appreciate Kruno's position if he has less time post-expansion. \
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I must say\, I appreciate the sense of camaraderie I am getting- at first my only feeling was one of intimidation\, being new at this particular world of music. I can't help but detect a bit of modesty on your part:) \
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Sorry to have missed you in NJ\, but looking forward to Mass. My wife and 2 daughters are taking the trip with me and will be exploring the area while I do my immersion. I apologize in advance if Olivia (4) decides to bring her violin- she doesn't actually play yet but loves to try on her 1/10 size violin. She is starting to recognize and name lots of Django tunes when I practice- makes this chap awfully proud! \
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Mike",21122,"BBCode","2012-03-27 23:29:25"
21136,563,"Mike--\
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We look forwared to meeting them all. No need to feel intimidated. Everyone does the first time\, but you'll soon find out you are welcome\, whatever your level. And no false modesty...I truly suck!\
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Michael",21123,"BBCode","2012-03-28 06:51:57"
21140,858,"I'm actually more into Free Form and Avant Garde types of Jazz...more akin to horn players like Ornette Coleman\, Roland Kirk\, Peter Brotzmann\, etc.  Django is really the only guitarist I listen to or play on a regular basis\, and funny enough I'm actually not a huge fan of listening to guitar players in general.  That probably seems odd since I'm a guitarist\, but I've always (Jazz wise) been more influenced by horns and woodwinds than stringed instruments.  However\, I do love playing Selmer guitars and I have three of them right now\, as I think they have a beautifully complex tone that most other acoustics don't have.\
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Take care\,\
Shawn",21106,"BBCode","2012-03-28 13:58:34"
21141,1267,"are you the guy from youtube jinkazuya or something like that?  did you ever play tekken competitively.  would be cool to know another gypsy jazzer that was from another scene as well.  \
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i used to play rhythm for stephane a few years ago\, and am still in the local area (i live in newark now b/c i teach there) and maybe if we were close by we could jam sometime!\
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-rob",21141,"BBCode","2012-03-30 07:19:42"
21142,2138,"Rob\,\
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No...that isn't me.  That's kind of interesting nonetheless.\
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What do you teach?\
\
I'm in Jersey City and am sort of struggling with learning how to competently play leads.  I get to play weekly in Jersey City and it is primarily rhythm\, with the chance to throw in solos where I can.  I'm hoping that Django in June can help me out.  You should come by to check out our weekly thing.  It is at a restaurant called Madame Claude Cafe on Thursday nights.  Other than that\, I put together a monthly jam session in NYC one Sunday a month.  The next one will be one April 15th.  We rent a room for 3 hours and it works out anywhere from $3-6 per player\, depending on the number of folks that show up.  We have a good range of players in terms of ability.  If you want to come\, send me your email address and I'll put you on the \"list.\"\
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Jim",21142,"BBCode","2012-03-30 08:17:51"
21143,2138,"You play with Alex\, right?  My sax player will be playing with HCDR in April.  You should definitely stop by to say hi.\
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[quote=\"rob.cuellari\"]are you the guy from youtube jinkazuya or something like that?  did you ever play tekken competitively.  would be cool to know another gypsy jazzer that was from another scene as well.  \
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i used to play rhythm for stephane a few years ago\, and am still in the local area (i live in newark now b/c i teach there) and maybe if we were close by we could jam sometime!\
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-rob[/quote]",21142,"BBCode","2012-03-30 08:20:15"
21146,470,"greetings from colorado springs.  the 19th  of sept is a dfnw day  so most serious gj  will not be here on the 19th  sooooo   can't you change the date to the 24th  the day after dfnw?    thanks    g",21146,"BBCode","2012-03-30 10:29:52"
21147,2182,"Unfotunately no - He is doing midwest gypsy fest the weekend before\, gigging in denver during the weekdays\, then going to django fest nw.  The fact that he has back to back gj festivals on the weekends plus filler gigs here in Denver during the week is why he was able to come from Germany since it gives him nearly 10 gigs in a row.",21146,"BBCode","2012-03-30 10:35:13"
21148,470,"thanks for your reply.     when and where in denver?     g",21146,"BBCode","2012-03-30 12:14:14"
21149,2182,"Sept 16th - Broadway music school\, Denver\, Clinic and concert. (TBA)\
Sept 17th CCU school of music\, Lakewood\, 7:00 p.m.\
Sept 18th Rialto Theater\, Loveland 7:00 p.m.\
Sept 19th CO Springs The Loft (TBA)\
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Tickets haven't gone on sale yet\, but if you are interested I'll let you know when the are up.",21146,"BBCode","2012-03-30 12:21:15"
21150,1267,"oh cool\, manouchebag.  love the name.  i had some cool puns\, but i don't think they're down with them!?\
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hot clubber lang?\
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i'll stop by sometime!",21141,"BBCode","2012-03-30 13:30:03"
21151,470,"thanks for the info. please let me know when tix are on sale",21146,"BBCode","2012-03-30 13:52:48"
21152,346,"Hi Scot!\
Man\, the universe sure works in mysterious ways\,eh?\
I was just thinking yesterday how I should get some cd's off to you (mostly because I was listening to the Jazz Gitan cd\,..the one with various cuts from The Ferrets\,Django\,etc.) and lo I receive a package from you!\
Thanks so much!!\
I'll certainly get something out to you ASAP.\
Do you have any Waso bootlegs?\
I've got a bunch from the early eighties if you're interested.\
Well\, thanks again and hopefully we'll meet up soon and do some playing!\
Have a great weekend\,\
Rick",20306,"BBCode","2012-03-30 17:32:55"
21153,3862,"hi michael\, i was wondering when you are going to re stock the red bear trading tortis picks?  i wanted to place an order for a new pick and tailpiece. let me know \, thanks. \
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-karsen",21153,"BBCode","2012-03-30 19:33:39"
21154,9,"Hi Karsen\, sorry\, I can't get those any longer. They only sell direct.\
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Michael",21154,"BBCode","2012-03-31 09:34:30"
21157,3504,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=21539#p21539]Subject: shelley park montmartre\, manouche jazz model[/url]\
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[quote=\"timthomas\"]2003 shelley park montmartre\, bearclaw spruce top indian rosewood back and sides\,  mint cond.  $2800.00\
   manouche jazz oval hole\, french polish top very good cond.\
    $ 1100.00\
    plase call or email  208 263-9848  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthomyog@hotmail.com\">tthomyog@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]\
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Is the Park still available? Thanks.",21157,"BBCode","2012-04-02 08:16:04"
21158,3862,"dang\, are they really that good?. it said on their site that there are working orders from December. do you think its worth it to order one  or would you recommend something i could use in the mean time thats close. i saw the dugain acetate?   thanks for your response i appreciate it\, ill be placing an order tonight too.",21153,"BBCode","2012-04-02 12:44:51"
21159,9,"I don't think it has to do with how good they are...they just decided to sell direct as it's probably easier and more profitable.\
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I never liked them much for Gypsy jazz\, but some people do. The material tends to scrape against the strings when playing a rest stroke so it doesn't seem as well suited as the Wegens or G3 picks which are great for this style",21154,"BBCode","2012-04-02 12:49:13"
21160,3862,"oh really\, interesting  i did see the G3 and looks very good i think im going to try that one.  thank you Michael",21153,"BBCode","2012-04-02 13:00:35"
21161,1202,"no\, Park sold long ago.They are beautiful instruments..good luck",21161,"BBCode","2012-04-02 14:04:47"
21163,563,"Sending you a PM out of courtesy to Michael. Jacques Mazzoleni at gypsyguitars.com has three guitars that aren't too far out of your reach\, and he's had them a while so he might be willing to deal a bit. I have played all three\, and all are excellent guitars. \
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The first is a Dupont Busato\, which Jacques has listed for $3\,500. It has not been played much\, so will sound too new right now\, but it has good bones\, so to speak. Play it for a few months\, and it will really come to life. I may be the only person to have played it in the last couple of years. I remember the neck being excellent\, the scale is 670\, a bit shorter than a real Busato Grand Modele\, which would be 675\, and therefore easier to play. It's been awhile\, but my recollection is that it has a pretty balanced sound. Problem is\, with a guitar that has barely been played\, you just don't know how the sound will be in the end. But it's a Dupont\, so it's guaranteed to sound good\, and you'd never lose out on resale. \
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The other two are the Antoine di Mauros he has. Neither is as good as a Deluxe Chorus\, but then they are cheaper\, and have a real vintage mojo. Both are fine for lead\, but are just great rhythm guitars\, balanced and not as tinny as a cheap gypsy guitar can be. They list for $4\,250\, which is above your budget\, but I'm guessing Jacques would work with you to some degree. Again\, they will hold value. I probably preferred the darker one\, but both were good\, and it then becomes a metter of personal taste. \
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If you can get a Shopis\, by all means do\, but they are hard to find\, since most guys I know that have one (like me)\, won't give them up. Shelly Park makes lovely guitars\, but they sound more like flat tops...not very gypsy. I personally do not care for then\, but if you find a good one\, know that they are well-made and a bargain used. \
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Not sure where you live\, but if you are on the East Coast\, you could drive to Jacques and try them. If you are anywhere near Chicago\, come try my collection\, and you can probably zero in on what kind of sound you want. \
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If you call Jacques\, tell him I sent you. And good luck. You are in a tough price range: above the factory stuff\, but a bit below the better hand-made guitars. That Dupont Busato may be perfect for you\, and I'll bet he'll take $3K\, or close to it.",21163,"BBCode","2012-04-02 21:02:51"
21164,3504,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks so much for your advice! Those di Mauros sure are beautiful\, but they're a bit out of my price range yeah. The Busato\, however\, I will give some serious consideration! Based on the few videos I can find on YouTube it seems to be a real nice sounding model. I actually might be heading down south to see some family in the next month or two so I'll send Jacques an email and see if we can negotiate. \
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Yeah\, I'm finding that used Shopis guitars are notoriously hard to find. Must be a good indicator of how great they are  :). \
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I'll be sure to tell Jacques you sent me his way. Thanks once again for your help!",21164,"BBCode","2012-04-02 21:45:05"
21165,1055,"Hi\,\
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It is hard to say if some 20 years after they are still around I will try to get some news. In the video there is Coco Reinhardt that maybe might help us know\, otherwise it is also possible to ask to Norbert Aboudarham himself.\
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If I have news I will let you know\
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Best\
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Spatzo",21165,"BBCode","2012-04-03 01:12:39"
21166,3504,"Hi one again\, sorry for the second message but thought of a question just now and was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Do you know where I could find a description of what Busato vs Favino vs Selmer sound characteristics are? Since I'm fairly new to it all I sometimes get a little confused as to what a Busato replica will sound like compared to a Selmer replica. I love the sound of that Busato guitar regardless\, just would like to know more :). Thank you!",21166,"BBCode","2012-04-03 05:41:24"
21167,563,"In a nutshell\, I would say this: Busatos are known for their very clear\, almost bell-like tones and balanced sound; Favinos for their nasal honk that emphasizes highs and lows over mids (But you can find Favinos that are just the opposite.); and Selmers ovals for a gritty\, almost hissing quality to the notes. I described it once as sounding like frying eggs. Selmers tend to be better in the mids and highs than the bass. \
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The problem is that not every Selmer\, Busato\, or Favino fits the stereotype. Selmer 520\, for example\, has a rich\, deep bass\, and keeps getting weaker as you ascend in the registers. And\, of course\, when you get into modern reproductions\, all bets are off\, since many luthiers are aiming for a more modern sound. Me? I like vintage! \
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I think Duponts have a more classic sound than\, say\, Hahls. Rodrigo Shopis really nails the Favino sound\, maybe better than anyone\, and his Selmers are good\, too. \
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Michael has posted dozens of videos on his website and on Youtube. I really suggest that you listen to some originals and some replicas back-to back and see which ones grab you. Also type \"cminor7b5\" on Youtube and it will bring up many Django in June videos\, many of which have some of my vintage guitars in them. That will give you some basis of comparison as well. \
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And never hesitate to ask anything. We are all here to help.",21167,"BBCode","2012-04-03 07:26:42"
21168,220,"Thanks Spatzo\
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I love the way those guys play in that film.Inspiring.\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwjKjRdo7eI&list=HL1333386634&feature=mh_lolz]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwjKjRdo ... re=mh_lolz[/url]\
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If you like my playing please feel free to tell people about it!!\
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cheers\
Stu",21099,"BBCode","2012-04-03 13:21:52"
21169,1055,"Hi!\
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Your playing is not bad at all but you still have to work !  :shock: \
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Best\
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Spatzo",21099,"BBCode","2012-04-04 03:12:40"
21171,3504,"Hi Michael\,\
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I just noticed that a reply to my thread \"WTB Gypsy guitar\, budget ~$3k. Show me what you've got!\" got deleted and was wondering why. It was from the guy from JWC guitars\, trying to sell me one. Not that I mind at all since I wasn't interested (esp. not after you told me more about them last week\, hah  :D)\
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Thanks!",21171,"BBCode","2012-04-04 10:14:12"
21172,9,"Hi....I don't tolerate manufacturers shilling their wares on the forum\, especially Tony from JWC who has repeatedly spammed forum members and even used aliases to try an promote his instruments. This is not the first time I've had to ban him...\
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M",21172,"BBCode","2012-04-04 10:38:27"
21173,3504,"Yeah\, understandably so considering he sounded more like a bad Chinese scammer rather than a reliable luthier who I'd want to give my money. Guess you were spot on about those guys. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.",21171,"BBCode","2012-04-04 10:52:41"
21174,11,"Personally\, I would say the Cigano is a much better guitar.   If comparing a Cigano to a Saga\, I definitely wouldn't say a Saga is worth more than a Cigano.   It really depends.  If it is a really really nice one\, then it might have collectable value of $300-$500.   \
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I have an old Saga catalog that talks about the difference between model numbers.   It is probably not useful to you though\, as you are only considering one guitar that you have access to.",21068,"BBCode","2012-04-04 13:21:17"
21175,3606,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47466#p47466]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
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[quote=\"ace\"]yes. I have a David that I happen to be thinking of selling...PM me.[/quote]\
Hey man.  You still have a unico for sale?",21175,"BBCode","2012-04-05 22:02:49"
21176,3606,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48313#p48313]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
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[quote=\"pauldean\"]I have a Schertler Unico that I'm thinking of selling.    I also have a Schertler Basik contact pickup as well as the pre-amp for it that must be purchased separately.\
Thanks.[/quote]\
Hey man.  You still have your unico for sale?",21176,"BBCode","2012-04-05 22:03:31"
21177,516,"Hi Will - \
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Would you kindly explain your joke to me?  Me and my musiciansy friends can't make hide nor hair of it...\
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Thanks\, I enjoy your posts\
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Elliot\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53861#p53861]Subject: In the Box - Some thoughts[/url]\
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[quote=\"Lango-Django\"]Interesting way of thinking about chords\, Harry\, thanks for bringing to my attention... I have to admit that as a former folk/bluegrass player\, I still tend to think of that ii7 chord as sort of a subdom chord.\
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Which reminds me--- stop me if you've heard this one--- the bluegrass guitarist decides to take a few lessons from the local jazz guitarist\, and so the first thing that happens is that the jazz guitarist says\, \"OK\, I'll back you up; why don't you just play a little bit in C for me so I can hear what you're doing?\"\
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So the bluegrass guitarist plays a few bars\, and the jazz guitarist says\, \"Okay\, now switch to the subdominant.\"\
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To which the bluegrass player says\, \"This IS the subdominant!\"\
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 :wink: \
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Will\
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PS You know\, we could use a real smart guy like you in our group\, Harry\, why don't you buy the Givone book and join us?[/quote]",21177,"BBCode","2012-04-06 07:05:29"
21178,442,"No Unico\, but I do have a David still.\
Let me know if you're interested.\
-J",21175,"BBCode","2012-04-06 07:06:10"
21179,3606,"Thanks for getting back to me.  I'm thinking about it.  Why are you selling?  You planning on going to DIJ by chance?\
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Jayson",21175,"BBCode","2012-04-06 07:39:31"
21180,3606,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=48313#p48313]Subject: Anyone want to sell a schertler unico or David?[/url]\
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[quote=\"pauldean\"]I have a Schertler Unico that I'm thinking of selling.    I also have a Schertler Basik contact pickup as well as the pre-amp for it that must be purchased separately.\
Thanks.[/quote]\
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You still have that Unico for sale by chance?",21176,"BBCode","2012-04-06 07:51:18"
21181,442,"I bought an AER.\
I usually go to DIJ\, not sure this year\, but hope to at least make the weekend...",21175,"BBCode","2012-04-06 08:42:37"
21182,3606,"What year is the amp and how much?  any problems with it- frays\, lose buttons\, road wear\, etc?",21175,"BBCode","2012-04-06 09:27:19"
21183,442,"Not sure on the year. probably purchased on '06 or '07\
Has been extremely reliable.  Good sound.  I just changed my setup\, so the AER became the better choice.\
I'm sure there is some road wear.\
The reverb spring is not functioning.\
Everything else should work fine though.\
I bought the gig bag ($95) when I bought the amp.  The bag has seen better days and you would probably want to get another one...(zippers are shot).",21175,"BBCode","2012-04-06 09:38:40"
21187,1,"Hello\
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I have your requested item (Rosenberg Trio guitar songbook ) forsale and in good working condition  i am located at Texas and i will ship to your destination ..\
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Thanks and hope to hear from you soon\
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Jarrett\
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Email me <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Jarrett_kristi@yahoo.com\">Jarrett_kristi@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",21187,"BBCode","2012-04-06 18:18:45"
21188,1,"Hello\
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I have your requested item (Maurice Dupont ) forsale and in good working condition  i am located at Texas and i will ship to your destination ..\
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Thanks and hope to hear from you soon\
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Jarrett\
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Email me <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Jarrett_kristi@yahoo.com\">Jarrett_kristi@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",21188,"BBCode","2012-04-06 18:23:02"
21190,6,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54542#p54542]Subject: George Cordoba?[/url]\
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[quote=\"stubla\"]I have the Shades of Django recording.He also did a live one called Guitar Exotica if i remember right.\
stu[/quote]\
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Hey Stu. I was going to offer the recording to you via YouSendIt. In part as thanks to the great comments you made about melody vs \"licks\" in the 12th Year thread. That was some of the best comments I've seen in a long time! BTW\, your 12th Year solo is killin'!",21190,"BBCode","2012-04-07 14:55:31"
21191,1790,"Hi Elliot\,\
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I always enjoy your posts\, too!\
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The joke is supposed to be that the bluegrass guitar player only knows how to play in the key of G\, for which the C chord is of course the subdominant... \
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Perhaps I didn't set it up very well if you and your friends didn't get it right away!\
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Will",21191,"BBCode","2012-04-07 18:58:30"
21195,230,"Hi Stu - unfortunately wont make Gossington this year...I'm visiting family in Israel...I will have a 1 night stop over in London on my way thru...but it's a  pretty short stay...do you give lessons over the internet? I really do enjoy listening to your approach...you have a great feel for the music and the timing which you mention...timing is what makes the difference between a great player and just simply a jammer! I'm a jammer\, but I have a lot of fun...is there any way you can do the 12th year solo at about half the speed?\
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cheers Phil :D",21195,"BBCode","2012-04-08 08:22:23"
21197,220,"Bless you Eddy!! and thanks for your nice remarks.I used to Guitar Exotica years ago--sold a lot of vinyl when i was broke---still trying to find some of them again!!!\
Yes--i'm aware that post about 12th Year was a bit controversial--but the lack of melodic concept in most of todays GJ is the elephant in the room---whats the point in learning I'll see u in my\" for instance--if as soon as you finish Django's solo you completely abandon his concept--and just rip thru arpeggios!!?? \
its bizarre how hardly any one comments on that!!\
cheers\
Stu",21190,"BBCode","2012-04-08 11:13:52"
21198,220,"Thanks Phil\
I'm thinking of setting up some kind of online teaching eventually--the thing is though Phil i'm not one of the new breed of Gypsy Jazz entrepreneur's!!...i just love playing the stuff and have done since i was a boy of 15 (1977!)--i used to go to sleep listening to Django at night on my shitty cassette recorder!!\
i first saw Fapy in 1980-- Raphael Fays in1981 and Bireli when he was 15.\
It wasn't even called Gypsy Jazz in those days!! just Hotclub or Django style--its a completely invented tradition really.\
Because i got into it so young i think that gives me a different perspective on the music to say Dennis\,Gonzalo or Ted.Don't get me wrong i admire those 3 guys--all great guys but i think the melody issue needed raising.\
Thanks for your kind support Phil i really appreciate it.\
Can you believe that guy Spatzo sent me a pm saying that 'my playing was 'ok' but i still needed to work on it.And i thought he was a decent bloke!!---no one knows more than i do that you need to work on it.Who is he anyway?--hes in Europe i think isn't he?\
Anyway fuck him!!\
cheers\
Stu",21195,"BBCode","2012-04-08 11:38:55"
21199,2959,"Excellent post my friend. Well written. \
-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54567#p54567]Subject: updated dialogue..building bridges/mending fences[/url]\
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[quote=\"kevingcox\"][quote=\"GypsyMusicLover\"]Sir\, I am the one being attacked and rude things are being posted about me [/quote]\
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I humbly beg to differ. No one has been attacking you. People have said \"when I see X I feel Y\, could you let us know a bit more about yourself.\" This is not an attack\, this is someone describing their reactions based on experiences.\
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[quote=\"GypsyMusicLover\"]if Micheal was suspicious about my post he should have emailed me. [/quote]\
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Fair enough\, and he should take that under advisement for the future. It doesn't change the fact that other people (like myself) had similar suspicions. That's what I meant when I said \"red flags.\" You see\, I don't know you. I have seen many online arguments where someone creates fake accounts to try drumming up support for their arguments\, however. So the question of legitimacy arises\, especially when posts have little content other than inflammatory and/or exaggerated claims. For example: no one has called you a liar\, no one has called you stupid\, no one has called you a spammer. These are reactionary comments you have made when people expressed their legitimate concerns.\
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[quote=\"GypsyMusicLover\"]I don't know why you are talking about \"red flags\"  and  \"these fellows\" sir\, if you haven't guessed\, I am a woman and I'm not affiliated with any business besides the business of educating our children.[/quote]\
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I already explained the red flag things\, \"these fellows\" was in reference to the guitar shop\, caravan guitars or whatever\, who are the original subject of the thread and seem to have done alright by the original poster.\
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I'm sorry if you have found any of this hurtful. I think if you slow down\, take a deep breath and reread this thread you will understand what I am getting at. Or maybe not; this is\, after all\, just my interpretation and I have no monopoly on the truths of this big beautiful world we share.\
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As a fellow arts educator I wish you all the best in your struggles with the cookie cutter\, lowest common denominator systems our governments are forcing down our throats.\
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Swing on\,\
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Kevin[/quote]",21199,"BBCode","2012-04-08 13:07:24"
21200,3439,"Thanks. I get the feeling that GML is either a person with very little experience with online forums (and thus very thin skinned) or is\, in fact\, a plant/troll just trying to make a big stink.\
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It is a bit suspicious that someone going to the store to buy some books magically ends up in a forum thread about a shop in her home town. Maybe she's trying to egg someone into saying something that gets the thread locked or deleted\, I don't know\, but I figured I'd pretend it is a real person and be as reasonable as I can be.\
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Catch you later!\
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-Kevin",21199,"BBCode","2012-04-08 13:32:40"
21201,1380,"Sorry for the delay.\
I didn't take the neck off. I cut out the existing neck block\, re configured the cutaway much deeper\, and tilted the neck back a bit and built a taller bridge to accomodate the new angle. My goal was total neck access and more bearing (down pressure) on the top. By putting a new neck block in\, I had leeway to change the neck angle.\
I have no experience taking necks out of the neck pocket.\
206 842 9487",21113,"BBCode","2012-04-08 13:53:28"
21202,3253,"Gah. I'm not terribly disappointed\, but I'm just sad to have made you go through all that trouble in vain. I'm so sorry.  :( But you seem positive\, so I guess I shouldn't feel too bad. You're a genuine person\, Roger. Thank you for being so understanding.\
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Haha\, you go tell that turd Goldin the recordings are worthless. :lol: He deserves it for being so impossible.\
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Maybe something else will show up later. Who knows.\
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Thanks again.\
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Richard",21202,"BBCode","2012-04-08 16:08:45"
21203,6,"Couldn't agree with you more about the lack of melodic identity with a lot of the current trends in GJ playing. While my playing skills are quite limited\, I take to heart the points such as you noted about soloist participation. They are the type of points that give me meaningful and inspiring direction in my GJ journey.\
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As for George Cordoba's other LP... I am getting the mp3 tracks of another George Cordoba LP later this week! I don't know the name of it but it could very well be Guitar Exotica since I believe that he only recorded two LPs. Whatever it is\, I will be please to share these with you when I get them.  More to come shortly I'm sure...\
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Ed",21190,"BBCode","2012-04-08 16:53:52"
21204,230,"Hi Stu - were about the same age...I was 16 in 1977...but sadly I didn't fall asleep listening to Django cassettes\, but Tommy Vance instead...probably explains alot! That's really great to hear that you saw Bireli\, Fapy\, Raphael in the early days...I love their early recordings...one of my favourite earlier recordings is Raphael's \"Night in a Caravan\". I have all of Fapy's stuff\, I think. Did you have any formal jazz guitar lessons or learn to read music with formal music lessons or have you been able to pick this up by ear?\
cheers\
Phil",21195,"BBCode","2012-04-09 06:31:26"
21205,3342,"Thanks for the info.  I'm setting my sights on saving up for an Altamira.  It may be a while longer\, but it sounds like it will be worth the wait.\
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In the mean time\, I just ordered those two books you suggested.  I can get to figuring out how to play.\
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I really appreciate you taking time to talk to me.  Great service!\
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Thanks again\,\
~Danny",21205,"BBCode","2012-04-09 10:02:58"
21206,9,"Hi Danny\, nice speaking with you. I'll get the books out today!\
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Michael",21206,"BBCode","2012-04-09 10:09:08"
21207,2959,"Ian\, do you have the grille by chance\, laying around there?  :lol: \
Thanks!\
Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54572#p54572]Subject: So\, what's everyone working on today?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Ian Rossiter\"]Stephane Wremble's- \"Bistro Fada\".\
That song is driving me crazy\, sooo good.[/quote]",21207,"BBCode","2012-04-09 10:33:51"
21208,220,"i was classically trained on the guitar and flute---that helped a lot in terms of technique---and i used to practice  playing along with Sounds Of Jazz on Radio 2---i developed my ear that way.\
Everything else is just picking things up here and there.\
btw I used to listen to Vance as well!  and when i was 12 or 13 Alan Freemans show on saturday afternoons---i got into Prog which despite its excesses made me at least the value of being able to play an instrument to a high standard.--guys like Robert Fripp\,Steve Howe\,Jan Akkerman--they good really play.",21195,"BBCode","2012-04-09 10:42:11"
21209,230,"Hey Stu - I also listened regularly to Peter Clayton's\, wonderful Radio 3 Sunday eve jazz show\, which introduced me to some great jazz musicians.\
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In 1972 my Mum & Dad took me to see Grappelli with Diz Dizley at the Leeds Town Hall..I still remember sitting in the balcony\, looking down on Stephane - an experience I treasure. Perhaps you got to see them on the same tour?\
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Hope to meet you sometime and shoot the breeze some more...I'm on Skype should you ever wish to have natter about our shared interest.\
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cheers\
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Phil",21195,"BBCode","2012-04-09 12:00:41"
21210,1907,"No\,I don't actually. Been going off the Youtube lessons\, and the recording of course.\
 If you find one though\, lemmie know.\
Ian",21207,"BBCode","2012-04-09 17:03:18"
21211,6,"Hi Craig. Looking forward to seeing you again at Django in June. Meanwhile\, I have a question I was hoping you--as an expert luthier--might have an opinion about...\
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What do you think of the idea of putting an archtop-like adjustable bridge on a Selmer-type guitar?  It seems to me it would resolve height adjustment issues without having to suffer shim changes. I realize it's not traditional\, but that's really not the issue for me. It's about a working\, gigging guitar.  Have you ever tried it?\
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Thanks!\
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Ed",21211,"BBCode","2012-04-09 17:28:15"
21212,131,"Ed\, \
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Well\, it is easy enough to try\, so I'd say go for it.   I imagine the standard archtop type that screws up and down reduces the immediacy of the contact between the strings\, bridge and top\, but these are readily available and easy to install.   \
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If you find it works well enough\, you might consider something like the Jimmy D'Aquisto Accutone bridge. It made of three parts: a base\, the bridge itself which can be thought of as a large saddle and between the two\, a thin wedge which slide against a corresponding angle on the base of the saddle to raise and lower tit.   All ebony or rosewood and all the pieces are in direct contact\, well fit.   Well made\, this should give you something very close to a solid bridge.   And\, personally\, I think they look really cool.   I don't think these are available off the shelf\, someone would have to make it.   Below are a couple good pictures.  \
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I have read at least one complaint about this design\, the tail catches shirt sleeves when playing and it requires loosening strings to adjust the bridge\, but so does a standard Selmer bridge when fooling with shims.   \
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Bob Holo told me that everything on a guitar filters the sound.  A bridge and its many configurations is one of the primary \"filters\".  Some filters are good\, some are not.   Sometimes hard to tell what is what without trying.\
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Another cool thing D'Aquisto did was a tailpiece that could be adjusted up and down so as to adjust the break angle of the strings over the bridge.  I'd like to try something like that some time\, if for no other reason than to experiment.    I keep reducing break angle on the guitars I build\, seems to give a drier tone.   I haven't found the minimum angle yet.   I would expect eventually\, it would get so shallow as to reduce volume\, but I have not hit that yet.    An adjustable tailpiece would all for considerable experimentation.   \
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See you at DiJ if all goes according to plan.   \
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Craig",21211,"BBCode","2012-04-10 06:04:23"
21213,6,"Thanks Craig for a thorough and well-thought out answer. As you said\, it's easy enough to do so I think I'll give it a try. The D'Aquisto bridge is definitely very cool and would look better on a Selmer-type guitar but I could imagine it would cost a pretty penny to have one hand-crafted (especially since mine would need to be made left-handed).  Also\, I'm planning to put this on my Latcho Drom Nuages which is really my both working and experimental guitar. Not sure if the D'Aquisto would be worth the extra cost for the LD Nuages.  \
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I hope you can make it to DiJ. I really got a kick out of you taking measurements on my Gerome guitar. I also look forward to seeing you and your guitars again!\
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Again\, thanks for the response.\
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Ed",21211,"BBCode","2012-04-10 07:23:42"
21214,6,"Found a funky old bridge\, trimmed it down to fit between the moustaches\, re-drilled the posts to re-angle the bridge for a pseudo-lefty position to see how it would work.  Adjusting is a piece a cake now. Sound? A bit \"tinnier\" than before but I'll keep it for a while and see what I think. With a Peche la Mouche pickup (which is a bit dark)\, it might sound fine. Of course\, I'd eventually have to have a new \"lefty\" bridge carved since the one I used is mirror backwards and throwing off the intonation. But for now worth checking out. Thanks for the encouragement. Took a whole 40 minutes to accomplish! Ha Ha.\
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Here's a pic:",21211,"BBCode","2012-04-10 09:24:50"
21215,2959,"will do\, appreciate the reply.\
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Andy",21207,"BBCode","2012-04-10 11:02:55"
21217,3253,"It's everybody's favourite stalker bad-mouthing you again. Will he ever stop?  :roll: \
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[url]http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=9566&p=54606#p54606[/url]",21217,"BBCode","2012-04-11 16:44:52"
21219,3182,"Ciao\, \
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quando farà lei in Austin?\
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I live in Austin\, and would like to meet you or hear you perform\
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per favore inviarmi email  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Grazie",21219,"BBCode","2012-04-12 06:55:23"
21221,2735,"When will you be in Los Angeles? I throw together\
a bunch of jams so if your in town let me know!!!\
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuQFPUFrMgo&list=UUg0uWxTMvJ2_X2ps9ehySCg&index=5&feature=plcp[/url]\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pkdqdKPvA&list=UUg0uWxTMvJ2_X2ps9ehySCg&index=9&feature=plcp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pkdqdK ... ature=plcp[/url][/url]\
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Angelo",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-14 15:19:43"
21222,2812,"Fantastic! I fly in on the 18th and play that night at a place called NOLA's and then on the 20th at Alvas Showroom\, but in between we should jam!",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-14 15:38:59"
21223,2735,"That would be great\, what is your facebook page.\
Well here's the thing I am setting up a big jam Sunday the 22nd\
and for you the best day would probably be Thursday the 19th. \
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It's hard for people to come down during the week because\
of work and traffic but I'll see if I can get a few people.\
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Angelo",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-14 16:05:34"
21224,2812,"Cool\, here's my page\, when I get there I'll have a better idea but Thursday should work fine. When I get a phone number I'll message you\, take care!\
[url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dario-Napoli/164182190315754]http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dario-Nap ... 2190315754[/url]",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-15 00:21:02"
21225,2492,"Hi Ben-D! \
Still have this pickup?  I may be interested!  \
thanks\
noah\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53166#p53166]Subject: Dupont Reissue ST 51 Stimer Pickup[/url]\
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[quote=\"ben-d\"]This pick-up is still for sale - Now at a lower price and with a pic to entice...(just the pick up is for sale though). \
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$215 Shipped to the lower 48. Drop me a line if you are interested. \
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No issues. Unloading because I just don't plug in very often.\
Thanks![/quote]",21225,"BBCode","2012-04-15 10:41:42"
21226,2735,"ok sounds good\, by the way the name I use \
on Facebook is Gadjo Angelo. \
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Like I said I'll see what I can do\, getting people\
to come over to jam on Thursday is a little more \
difficult.\
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Angelo",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-15 11:23:22"
21227,2812,"Awesome\, worse case it will just be us\, I'm sure it will be a blast!",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-15 16:05:26"
21228,2735,"Cool man\, would you be able to meet at 8:00 or 8:30 that night.\
That's when I get done teaching\, I already have one person coming\
and hopefully I'll have more!!!\
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Too bad Gonzalo Bergara is busy recording a new album I'm sure \
he would've liked to jam.\
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Angelo\
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Angelo",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-15 17:37:37"
21229,1509,"Hi\, \
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Which adapters does the basik pickup come with?\
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\"Basik\" pickup with \"Stat Pre\" preamp $200\
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I think I may be interested if you pay for shipping.  Thanks.\
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Alex\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54618#p54618]Subject: Schertler Unico Amp\, and Basik p/u w/Stat Pre preamp[/url]\
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[quote=\"pdg\"]I'm selling the following:\
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- Slightly used Schertler \"Unico\" amplifier (at least second generation)\, with amp. gig bag and volume pedal. The amp has a few scratches but is otherwise perfect.\
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- Also\, Schertler \"Basik\" guitar pickup and \"Stat Pre\" pre-amp.\
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Unico Amp:  $750 \
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Unico amp gig bag:  $60 \
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Unico volume pedal:  $50\
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P.A. stand that fits Unico:  $30 \
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\"Basik\" pickup with \"Stat Pre\" preamp $200 \
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Add shipping cost (I\"m in SF Bay Area)\
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Thanks![/quote]",21229,"BBCode","2012-04-15 19:00:00"
21230,1053,"Sorry I didn't respond.  I'm new to forums and PMs\, etc. and I've been busy; also\, I was waiting to see whether someone wanted the amp and would want the volume pedal with it.\
The PA stand that fits the Unico might be pretty unwieldy and expensive to pack and ship\, inasmuch as you could get one for $50 at a local store; it is not a Schertler stand\, just a stand that I got at a music store sort of like Guitar Center\, etc.\
The volume pedal would be much simpler to ship\, obviously.\
So let me know how you'd like to arrange for the volume pedal\, and the stand if you want me to see how much you'd have to pay for shipping.\
Thanks!\
Paul",21230,"BBCode","2012-04-15 21:34:00"
21231,2812,"Just was told last night we might have landed a new gig on the 19th\, let me land\, get situated and we'll connect once I find out what our schedule is\, speak soon",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-15 23:01:26"
21232,2735,"okay",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-15 23:29:23"
21233,3606,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54502#p54502]Subject: Schertler Unico for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"Bones\"]I have one I'm not using.  PM if interested.\
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thanks[/quote]\
\
Hey Bones\,\
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Sorry for replying so late.  I missed the response thread on this one.  What is your selling price and what generation is the David?  Out of curiosity\, why selling?  Any issues with amp?",21233,"BBCode","2012-04-16 11:01:50"
21234,3253,"I never knew you and Patrick worked together. I read an old post on hotclub.co.uk. There's a link to  [url]http://www.everwander.com/patrick[/url] I've seen it before and explored it with archive.org\, but did it again. A lot of those photos aren't available on the internet anymore\, and only a few people seem to have saved them as they haven't appeared anywhere else in 7 years! You had a photo sharing project going\, with info about each photo. That's great! Too bad it seems to have been abandoned. Patrick has only uploaded a few photos on his new site\, and in low resolution. I suppose there's too many people who wouldn't like such a project. Copyright holders and the like. I was thinking about starting a Wiki and doing something similar\, collecting info about Django. Every single photo with info about photographer and where it was taken\, information about clubs he played in\, for example club St-Germain... Basically the entire history of him and his legacy as we know it. But I don't know that would work out well. Maybe it's too ambitious. And nobody would make any money making books if everything is already there on the internet.\
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I just turned 18 the other day\, (April 16) and it reminded me that there are decades in age between people on this forum\, but we all share the same interest: Good music!",21234,"BBCode","2012-04-16 17:19:06"
21235,455,"Hey SN\,\
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No issues with it just not gigging lately since everyone moved out of town who played GJ.\
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It's a Unico.  I don't know what generation it is.  Label just says 150 + 35W RMS.\
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How about $750 plus shipping (includes Schertler soft case\, gigbag)",21235,"BBCode","2012-04-16 20:53:30"
21236,3606,"Good price.  Can you send a few pix?  Where is it shipping from?  You going to DIJ by chance?",21233,"BBCode","2012-04-16 21:13:21"
21237,3606,"is it this model?:\
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- UNICO \
150Watt - one way\
4 channels (2003-2004)",21233,"BBCode","2012-04-16 21:18:19"
21239,3253,"Thanks\, Roger! That is very\, very kind of you. \
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Back in february I started a Django Reinhardt Wikia. It hasn't gotten off the ground yet. Anyone can come and edit\, just like on any other wiki. I guess i'll start adding a couple pages with a little text and then fill them out. For example a \"Club St-Germain\" page with the text \"A club Django played in\". Then we have the page ready to be linked to et.c. All you have to do then is write things whenever you have to time\, and put the page on an \"unfinished pages page\"\, so you know what has to be worked on. All you have to do is make a free wikia account there to edit. How about a page titled; \"The Scarves of Django\"?  :lol: If you go to the wikia front page\, you can click \"List of Photos of Django Reinhardt\" to get to one of the many photos you have generously uploaded to us on these forums. As you can see the wikia is in its very infant stages. On the page of that photo\, I put links to pages that I haven't made yet. You can see how the layout will be\, thumbnails with links to the photos beside it. So every single photo will have its own page with info and notes. There are hundreds of Django photos so that's going to be a lot of work. I was also thinking of making a Youtube channel with Stéphane Grappelli footage linked to the wiki. I have a folder on my computer with 191 pieces of footage of Stéphane and counting. It's insane how much he was filmed. Uploading all those would be a lot of work as well. Anyway\, here is the website:\
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[url]http://djangoreinhardt.wikia.com[/url]\
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There are tons of Larry Murphy's on Facebook. I just can't find him.  :P \
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I'll try and make the best of my life. If I don't\, I know I'll regret it someday. I was in high school two years ago but dropped\, because I made the wrong choice. This fall I'm going to a high school for music instead. I might've lost two years\, but I know it'll be worth it. I would've taken this one two years ago\, but I was afraid if I turned my hobby into work it might get boring. I know now it won't. :)\
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Best\, \
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Richard",21234,"BBCode","2012-04-17 06:37:36"
21241,1053,"Hi.  I received a message from you that I can't seem to pull up\, about \"anyone want to sell a Unico\".\
I have a Unico for sale -- see the forum post by pdg (that's me).\
Are you still interested in buying a Unico?\
See my post -- it has a \"gig bag\" and a volume pedal\, if you're interested.\
Thanks\, and I hope to hear from you soon.\
Paul",21241,"BBCode","2012-04-17 12:43:58"
21242,3253,"All he has is an extensive collection of Lenny Breau photos. I'm guessing he's hidden the others?  :)",21234,"BBCode","2012-04-17 13:36:35"
21243,455,"I'm located in Santa Barbara\, Ca. 93105.\
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Where would it be shipping to?\
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I'll try to attach some pix.\
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my email and phone are <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e --> 805-450-6487",21235,"BBCode","2012-04-17 20:09:40"
21244,3606,"Hi Bones\,\
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I'm looking for the newer generation amps (and I think I'm leaning towards the David anyway)\, but thanks for sending the info\
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Cheers\,\
J",21233,"BBCode","2012-04-18 07:29:01"
21245,226,"Perhaps you have to be a \"friend\" to see them. They are certainly still there.",21234,"BBCode","2012-04-18 09:37:05"
21246,3502,"Hey David\,\
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I saw you repost the Dupont guitar today.  I was wondering if you'd sold it.  \
\
I've put my guitar search a bit on the back burner\, but since you are asking for offers I'll throw out $3000.  To be fair I'd say that it's near the price you'd get on ebay if it sold in the 3300 range after the fee's etc.  \
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No hurry here\, as I'm sure you'll want to see who else is out there looking.\
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thanks\
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Jesse",20837,"BBCode","2012-04-18 11:16:28"
21247,38,"Thanks! \
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I was going to offer it for 3250 which includes shipping (overnight) and insurance.\
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I have to move it.  \
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let me know your thoughts\, and thanks again for the email\, I appreciate it!\
David",20838,"BBCode","2012-04-18 11:31:49"
21248,2706,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51191#p51191]Subject: For Trade: Agrentine 11's Loop end strings[/url]\
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[quote=\"Shawn\"]Hey everyone\, I'm needing some Argentine 10's Loop end strings.  I have quite a few Argentine 11's (Loop end) laying around that I don't use much anymore that I would trade for 10's...so if anyone wants a few sets of 11's let me know.\
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Shawn[/quote]\
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Hi Shawn\,\
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i can buy these if still available\,\
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thanks\,\
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tom",21248,"BBCode","2012-04-18 16:32:43"
21249,2735,"Just checking on your status for Thursday night.\
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Angelo",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-18 19:58:03"
21250,3502,"David\,\
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I've been looking for md50's for awhile and the last one I saw on ebay was offered at $2800 from Rock and Roll Vintage Guitars in Chicago.  I was really tempted at that price\, but decided to wait and see if it what would happen.  Even at that price it didn't sell\, which really surprised me.  I really kick myself for not buying it when I could have.  It was a 2004 Md50 in pretty darn good shape.  I called them a couple weeks later and someone had bought it at their store.  That's why I threw the offer out at $3000.  \
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How about consider my price for a bit and if you decide you want to put it on ebay maybe just give me a heads up.   I hate to let another one slip by\, but I'm really trying wait for something in my budget.\
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thank you for staying in touch on this.\
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Jesse",20837,"BBCode","2012-04-18 19:59:32"
21251,2812,"Ciao Angelo\, we actually landed a gig at a private party last night after our show at Nola's and tomorrow we are at Alvas and saturday we play in Santa Monica. How is your sunday looking? Btw\, my email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:darionapoli74@yahoo.com\">darionapoli74@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",21221,"BBCode","2012-04-19 08:42:36"
21252,2301,"Paul\,\
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Have you seen and heard Swing Deville? They're the only band that I know of in St. Louis that pretty much sticks to the Gypsy Jazz style. They perform the first Saturday of every month at the Bottleworks in Maplewood. If you're interested in jamming\, send me an e-mail at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bohemiansongs@hotmail.com\">bohemiansongs@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->.",19156,"BBCode","2012-04-20 10:06:38"
21253,3502,"Have you thought more on listing your guitar?\
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I thought maybe I'd move my offer up to $3100 shipped and see if that would set this deal in motion.\
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Let me know what you think\
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Jesse",20837,"BBCode","2012-04-21 09:04:07"
21254,154,"Hi there\,\
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I'm not sure whether you're interested\, but I have a Stimer S51 that I no longer use. It's been barely used\, and will come with the original packaging and cables. $225.00?\
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Best\,\
Joseph\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=54490#p54490]Subject: WTB: Peche a la mouch magnetic pickup[/url]\
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[quote=\"djangomontana\"]Greetings Djangobookers!\
I'm hoping to locate a lightly used magnetic pickup\, preferably a Peche a la mouche model (oval hole\, right hander). Let me know if anyone is looking to shuffle some gear around. Thanks![/quote]",21254,"BBCode","2012-04-22 14:02:34"
21255,2706,"Hi Shawn\,\
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do you still have these strings? I can Paypal you the money\, if so.\
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thanks\
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tom",20761,"BBCode","2012-04-23 07:11:26"
21256,3253,"Hello Roger!\
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I found out there is a forum for ex-bbc employees.\
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[url=http://www.ex-bbc.net/]http://www.ex-bbc.net/[/url]\
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\"To join this Forum send an email with this exact subject line REQUEST MEMBERSHIP to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbcstaff@gmx.com\">bbcstaff@gmx.com</a><!-- e --> telling us your connection with the BBC.\"\
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I don't know if this means you necessarily have to be an ex-bbc member to join.\
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Could they help us in our search? Here is an interesting forum post:\
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[url]http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1331904369[/url]\
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Of course\, interesting film footage is one thing\, but what about interesting radio broadcasts? Django made a lot of them for the BBC over the years\, many have never been heard. (At least by me.)\
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One such radio broadcast\, although for the \"Radio-Luxembourg\" station are three recordings with Django and Jacques Hélian's orchestra. \"Double Whiskey\"\, \"I got Rhythm\" and supposedly \"Nuages\". They were to appear in the Intégrale series (source: the Contextual Bio-Discography book) but never did. \
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Apart from Daniel Nevers\, (who was supposed to be contacted by the woman that owns/owned the \"Verlaine/Premier Rendez-Vous\" disc) who else could possibly have things we don't know about? Do you know someone who has something that's not on the Intégrale series? These recordings I mentioned aside\, the only ones I know that aren't on there are a recording with Django on bass\, Vola's bass solo in 1948\, two tunes with Django on banjo that you once mentioned\, the soundtrack of \"Clair De Lune\"\, the background music in the \"Bal Tabarin\" clip\, the background music in the \"El Rodéo Club\" clip\, and the Savory recordings. :) \
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Is there anything you have? You have one of the most extensive collections of Django... \"stuff\"\, but you never once mentioned anything about having any unissued records. 8) Though I wouldn't want you to get shot\, hung or otherwise killed.  :shock: \
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Bert Weedon died the 20th of April this year. Here is an article where he mentions playing rhythm guitar with Django and Stéphane in Alexandra Palace\, just like he told you once:\
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[url]http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/bert-weedon-1920-2012-in-his-own-words-540429/3[/url]\
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It will take you to page 3 of the article.\
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....... :arrow: \
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No news of the BBC Genome or the Savory Collection. I'm assuming they're underway.\
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That's all for today.  :P \
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Best\,\
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Richard",21256,"BBCode","2012-04-23 11:31:27"
21257,3203,"Hi\, since you seem to be in Scotland somewhere\, I thought i'd invite you to \"The hot club of Glasgow\" anytime you are nearby\, it's on every Tuesday night  in the Ivory Hotel. Accordions\,guitars \, all welcome.\
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-Andy-",21257,"BBCode","2012-04-24 06:35:50"
21258,2951,"Hi andy\
thanks for invite \
SEB\
won't be in tonite I'am sick",21257,"BBCode","2012-04-24 06:45:33"
21259,226,"Spatzo and I have checked with Alexandra Palace on several occasions in the past but I'll try again just in case something new has turned up.\
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Django's bass solo is on Integrale Vol 11 - \"Première Idée D'Eddie\". Django does not play on the Vola/Motta 1948 track. Other than the two 1927 tracks\, I now have nothing that has not been published. The only other possible that I can think of is a guy Spatzo and I met a couple of times who said that Naguine gave his brother private recordings Django had made on his own tape recorder. However\, Naguine had put a curse on anyone who published them so they would never be heard. True or false. What do you think? I doubt they would be playable now even if they did exist. There was another story about an American who had recordings of Django\, Maurice Chevalier and Edith Piaf performing together but they had been lost in a house fire. Odd how these rare items seem to \"disappear\" when someone asks to look at them!!!\
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I doubt there are any official recordings that have not now been published in some form or other. There may well be bootleg acetates or private recordings somewhere but I have no idea where that might be.\
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However\, we should not give up as I have just received six \"new\" Django photos. Unfortunately\, the quality is poor.\
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Best\,\
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Roger",21256,"BBCode","2012-04-24 08:50:34"
21260,3253,"Haha. I don't know what to believe. They're probably made-up stories they told once\, and then they told it again and it got to the point where they can't say \"No\, I made it up\". The stories are not credible to me\, but I can't dismiss them either. \
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The Naguine story would be more credible if it was along the lines of \"Django didn't want anyone to hear the tapes because he was unhappy with his improvisations\". If Django said to Naguine that \"No one will ever touch my dear socks except me!\" I don't think she would let anyone touch them\, especially after his death. Gypsy traditions and all that\, respect for the deceased\, et.c. There is no curse on them. That's a bunch of hooey. \
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I think the tapes could be playable if they're stored well and haven't been played too many times.\
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It's rumoured that Django made tapes near the end of his life. If this American has those\, they're[u] invaluable[/u]. If they were made on the same recorder as the 1948 Brussels one (A Webster WIRE recorder) they could very well be playable still. People have bought wire recorders of the same type as Django used and played them again for the first time in 60 years\, and the recordings are still on the reel\, on the wire recorder! There are examples on Youtube.\
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Recordings on wire are easily warped so they get pitch issues\, but I think they age better than tape for obvious reasons.\
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I think someone needs to confront this person\, talk some sense into him and find out if he's a bloody liar or not.  :| \
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I don't believe the house fire claim. But house fires do happen\, and things get destroyed forever. Like the first Eurovision Song Contest TV broadcast. A TV Studio had the only copy which was lost in a fire. Nobody knows if there's another one out there. Copies and insurance is important I think. It's all in the hands of the owner. Every loss of something historically invaluable is a loss to mankind\, one could say. And I think it's very\, very sad to lose something like that.  :cry:",21256,"BBCode","2012-04-25 05:57:07"
21261,226,"[quote=\"Svanis1337\"]The stories are not credible to me\, but I can't dismiss them either.[/quote] \
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Absolutely. One of these weird ones may one day turn out to be true. It is possible someone recorded a broadcast of Django\, Chevalier and Piaf as they certainly appeared together on some radio programs. The guy who told me was normally very reliable but I don't know whether his source was.",21256,"BBCode","2012-04-25 06:41:31"
21262,1790,"Performer... hmmm... c'mon now\, spud\, you're being way too modest? \
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OK\, well\, I'm dying to know all the details\, but since you don't seem to want to share them\, I won't press you.\
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However\, I do have a lovely friend in Paris\, a Canadian lady now in her 80's who's lived in Paris for over 40 years. She's a painter and gourmet cook and the mother of an ex-girlfriend of mine... she's had quite an interesting life\, lived in NYC in the forties and fifties and knew a lot of the artists and folksingers of that era.\
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If you'd like to meet her sometime for coffee\, I could hook you up via e-mail. I don't know what arrondissement she's in but her mailing address is Neuilly sur Seine..\
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Will\
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21263,3881,"Hey Joseph\,\
Thanks for the reply. I might be interested\, although I'm somewhat wanting to hold out for a Peche a la Mouch\, only because of the good reviews I've read regarding the string balancing. I understand the Stimer has more of the vintage sound\, however. You're in the UK? I'm in Montana\, zip code 59801; do you know what approximately shipping would cost?\
-Jon",21254,"BBCode","2012-04-26 19:31:01"
21264,151,"Dave\
I saw your post re overtones with your Dupont and remembered seeing you as a friend on Alain Dubreuil's webpage.  How in the world did you meet Alain?  He's not exactly well-known among American gypsy jazz players...  I met Alain about 10 years ago - he was Francis Moerman's rhythm player for many years and I met him through my friendship with Francis who I met back in '93.  I had the good fortune to play some with Alain at the memorial for Francis in April last year - he's a terrific guitarist and composer.  \
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I've owned a Dupont guitar for 20 years\, mine has an unpleasant overtone on the Ab on the 6th string.  I learned to live with it.  But something you might try is using a pick with a softer bevel.  I use a Dunlop 207\, it seems to give the most balanced and even tone.  It's true what Craig said - weird tones in a guitar can be hard to track down.  \
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Good playing on your webpage\, too.\
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Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",21264,"BBCode","2012-04-28 08:39:43"
21265,1919,"I'm not sure about Alain\, and which webpage you mean. I have all sorts of friends on Soundcloud\, YouTube and MySpace. All these different sights get you hooked-up pretty quickly to folks all over the planet.\
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You may be right regarding the overtones\, and the pick. It is a bit of a mystery\, I gotta say\, but it's pretty prominent. \
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Best wishes from Texas.\
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Dave Lincoln",21265,"BBCode","2012-04-28 09:01:17"
21266,154,"Hi Jon\,\
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Sorry for the delay. I'm actually living in the States now\, so no need to worry about international shipping fees.\
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I've never noticed that much of a string balance issue with the Stimer -- it's apparently more pronounced the higher your action is.\
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In any case\, let me know if you're interested.\
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Thanks\,\
Joseph",21254,"BBCode","2012-04-28 11:35:44"
21267,3504,"Hi Nick\, \
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I'm the proud new owner of the 2008 guitar you commissioned from Shelley Park. What a great guitar! I was wondering why there are two bridges that came with the guitar - one looks to be ebony and the other rosewood. The rosewood is on there now\, but I'll be getting the guitar set up this week to take care of some fret buzz so depending on the tonal differences between the two I might want to switch it out. \
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Thanks!",21267,"BBCode","2012-04-29 09:08:22"
21268,1415,"hi man\,\
I'm not sure\, as i sold it to Robert B( something) and he probably made another\, the rosewood was original.. Enjoy!",21267,"BBCode","2012-04-29 10:26:01"
21271,6,"Hi. Archtop Eddy here. I was wondering if I could join the Daniel Givone group? Patrick Saussois introduced me to Daniel at Samois back around 2001. I could seen then he was a gifted and serious student of Gypsy Jazz. I also bought his book several years ago and found it very interesting and useful. Bought his second book last year. It would be nice to see what others are saying and doing to use his lessons. I remember there was a QA involved to join but I didn't do it at the time\, and now I'm not sure what the question was. I think  it had something to do with a word on a certain page of the book to proof the member has proper ownership of the book. Anyways\, if it's cool. I'd like to join. And if membership is now full\, it's not a problem. But I figure\, it doesn't hurt to ask. Keep djamming and learning!",21271,"BBCode","2012-04-30 10:45:27"
21272,1790,"Great! We'd love to have you in the group... anybody named Eddy gets bonus points as far as I'm concerned!\
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Just to make sure we're not doing anything to violate Mr. Givone's copyright\, I've been asking everyone to tell me what words are at the top of page 14 of the book...?\
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Thanks\,\
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Will",21272,"BBCode","2012-04-30 19:04:24"
21273,1270,"hello\,\
sorry i didnt see the message.\
thanks for thinking of me but i wil be out of town for a few months until the end of august- on tour with some theatre shows\, and rehearsing one in austria.\
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how is the givoning going?\
spud",21273,"BBCode","2012-05-01 04:46:15"
21274,1275,"Alex\
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Can you do a skype lesson?\
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Thanks\
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Dean in Buffalo\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",21274,"BBCode","2012-05-01 04:54:01"
21275,1790,"Sorry to hear you can't get together with my buddy Joan... let me know if you're ever up for this\, you'd have a great time and probably be well fed.\
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Givoning is going pretty well... my latest cunning plan involves creating a special arrangement of the tune \"L-O-V-E\" for which I'm hoping to use all five major formas and all five dominant forms... the plan is to use this arrangement as a kind of standby in my repertoire to review them all and keep them right in the front of my mind. I have to confess that I still haven't got to the point where they are sort of \"automatic\" to me.\
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That tune \"L-O-V-E\" is kind of handy... no\, it ain't that great but it IS good enough to play out on a gig\, it's in the key of G anyway\, plus it's an easy tune to play even for fellow musicians have never played it before\,\
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Now if I could only get my wife to forget about her 'Honey-Do\" list and let me practise a couple of hours a day....\
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Will",21262,"BBCode","2012-05-01 06:31:03"
21276,1790,"Anthon\, this \"shapes\" idea which you're talking about is central to the Daniel Givone method... check out Givone's book:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/method-books/daniel-givone-la-guitare-manouche--daniel_givone_guitare_manouche.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/met ... ouche.html[/url]\
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...and of course\, you can find our Givone method support group at djangobooks.com at the bottom of the \"Gypsy Jazz University\" section.\
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And yes\, Django used \"shapes\"\, don't let anybody tell you different... yes\, he also used other ideas\, too\, but just try and learn his solos without using any \"shapes\"!\
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Will Wilson",21276,"BBCode","2012-05-01 08:31:02"
21277,3504,"Ah okay. If you don't mind me asking\, what was the reason for selling it? I'm asking because although the guitar is absolutely gorgeous it sounds rather tinny/buzzy and I wanted to know if you had the same issue. That may just be because it needs a setup though\, I'll have to see. \
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Thanks!",21267,"BBCode","2012-05-01 09:48:21"
21278,1415,"I don't know what shape it's in now as far as a set up\, but I generally had a shim under the rosewood bridge\, as Shelley and most guitar makers set the action up for maximum playability ie. lower action and perhaps a bit of buzz in a few places in return for ease and speed. I do feel like it has a very strong Favinoesque nasal and alot of brightness from the brazillian and therefore sounds a bit more metallic than some guitars\, but I'm guessing the set up is where you'll see the difference. I sold it because I was travelling to Europe and needed the money to spend on lessons and lodging\, so I got a p.o.s robin nolan Dell arte music link ( the debarres were good but the nolan is garbage) ust to have something to beat on.  In the end  I think that I do prefer the tone of my first Montmartre ( all maple back and sides\, a bit softer and less direct sounding; but also played in 5 years) to the brazillian one\, but all of Shelley's Montmartre's are pretty damn good as far as I'm concerned. I'd certainly buy another one of her favino copies again if I came into some extra money and she's a wonderfully kind and talented women; so nothing but good words from me.",21267,"BBCode","2012-05-01 13:18:46"
21279,6,"Hi Will. Sorry for the delayed response. In the middle of recording/mixing/mastering session for our new CD and under a time crunch to get it done\, produced and product in hand by festival time which starts at the end of this month. Gonna be tight...\
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Top of page 14 in like 80 pt type are \"LES GRILLES\".  I think this is what you mean.  \
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- Archtop Eddy",21271,"BBCode","2012-05-03 08:34:04"
21280,1790,"Bingo! Welcome to the group!\
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Eddy\, if you'll please e-mail me at\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:givone.guitar.group@gmail.com\">givone.guitar.group@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I'll get you all set up for our group e-mail and Dropbox stuff.\
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Will",21272,"BBCode","2012-05-03 08:44:42"
21281,6,"Thanks Will. I'll send you the email to gmail address listed below. I hope you don't mind that I initially I might be watching a bit from the sidelines. Summer time is a hard time to woodshed... But I am very interested in and supportive of Daniel Givone's approach.  Thanks for bringing me into the fold!  -Ed",21271,"BBCode","2012-05-03 09:01:35"
21282,1790,"You're welcome\, Eddy.\
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Warning--- as I get into this Givone thing more and more\, I realize that it's actually a real big honkin' commitment\, even more so than getting the gypsy picking happening with my RH\, which took me over a year!\
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I've pretty much decided to put everything else on hold and put everything into this Givone stuff--- and I\"m still finding it tough sledding!\
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I mean\, just reciting these super-intricate gnarly arps by memory correctly is tough enough... but improvising on them at over 200bpm using them...?\
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It'll be interesting to see if this ever happens for me or not!\
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Anyway\, I guess what I'm trying to say is--- good luck watching from the sidelines\, buddy!\
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Will",21272,"BBCode","2012-05-03 19:21:39"
21283,6,"Thanks for the warning Will. And thanks for the dropbox info today. I kinda know what you mean because a few years ago I started working on the Givone stuff and found it tough going -- but so worth it when I could incorporate one of his ideas into a song.  It's the memorizing thing that was the hardest! And my memory being what it is\, most of it is now gone! Have to start from scratch...\
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BTW\, are you going to Django in June? Relatively close to your neighborhood\, and well worth it\, I think. I'm going. This will be my second year.  AE",21271,"BBCode","2012-05-03 19:58:00"
21284,3444,"I'm not on facebook anymore so I just wanted to say thanks for all the stuff you put up and everything. I wish you were coming to the Bay Area this year.\
I was also wondering if you had any tabs for Hungaria or Tunisia yet?\
Thanks!\
Nyk Crovetto",21284,"BBCode","2012-05-04 09:58:18"
21285,2812,"Hi Nykolas! Wanted to let you know about it but saw you weren't on fb\, i played in los angeles a couple of weeks ago a few gigs\, then new orleans\, now in austin\, will be back in Italy on the 10th. With touring have been away from transcribing but will get back in on it once home\, ciao!",21284,"BBCode","2012-05-04 11:57:16"
21286,3253,"On eBay if you search for Django 78 a guy named soulableta is selling a couple Django discs that seem to be in excellent condition. Improvisation #2 should be pretty sought after at least\, and he wants $25 for it. Other discs include Si Tu Savais and Ol' Man River (1947) Zuidersee Blues\, Christmas Swing\, Saint Louis Blues with Gasté\, Les Yeux Noirs\, Pennies from Heaven with Ekyan and...\
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ULTRAFOX\
(Rheinhardt\, Grappelly)\
STEPHANE GRAPPELLY AND HIS HOT FOUR\
(Featuring Django Rheinhardt--Guitar)\
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If Django could read they would be seeing a shoe flying across the room for sure.\
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The auctions end soon\, I was just wondering if perhaps someone you knew would be interested.\
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That is all.  :P \
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-From behind the magnifying glass",21286,"BBCode","2012-05-05 16:57:37"
21287,226,"I'll pass it on to a guy I know who used to collect rare 78s.\
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I don't collect them but I have several Django 78s that I bought new in the fifties (the sound quality is dreadful!!!). One of them is \"Chasing Shadows\" and I remember the section where Django plays on the bass strings used to almost rattle my old Dansette record player to pieces. I've also got one that I think came from the thirties.\
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Attached a photo from Club St Germain des Pres that is not often seen in large crop. Sadly\, not particularly good quality.\
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Roger",21286,"BBCode","2012-05-06 05:16:25"
21288,3253,"What a fun little story. :D \
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And nice job on that photo! Did you manage to patch it together from Trois Doigts de Génie or is another source? Thanks for sharing!  :mrgreen: \
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I will now take the role as bearer of good news!\
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[url]http://www.citedelamusique.fr/francais/evenement.aspx?id=12913[/url]\
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\"Le Village De La Colère\" has been restored and is being shown to the public on  October 7th\, 2012 along with \"Clair De Lune\"!\
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LE VILLAGE DE LA COLÈRE\
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Film by Raoul André \
With Louise Carletti\, Paul Cambo\, Micheline Francey\, Jean Paredes \
Music of Django Reinhardt orchestrated by André Hodeir \
France\, 1946\, 90 minutes A young man moves into a village and falls in love with a gypsy that villagers consider to be a witch ... Andre Hodeir tell years later about the recording of the soundtrack: \"Django always wanted great things! He told me: I want the choirs of the Opera\
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Whether this means Django actually plays something in the soundtrack I don't know. But hopefully!\
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CLAIR DE LUNE\
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Film Henri Diamant-Berger \
With Claude Dauphin\, Blanche Montel\, Henri Rollan \
Music by Jean Lenoir with the orchestra and his boys Vola \
France\, 1932\, 63 minutes 'light comedy\, with a little poetry\, fantasy\, melancholy\, all in a scenic \"and with the participation of Django Reinhardt. \"He is gentle\, quiet\, uncommunicative\, a serious burn stiffened two fingers\, but it is not harmful to the extraordinary quality of his game he can not read the music\
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Also two documentaries from 1993 and 1960 the same day:\
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[url]http://www.citedelamusique.fr/francais/evenement.aspx?id=12912[/url]\
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UNE HISTOIRE DU JAZZ FRANÇAIS and HOMMAGE À DJANGO REINHARDT.\
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Also on Anne Legrand's blog here: [url]http://www.annelegrandjazz.com/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=19[/url] there are some photos during the shooting of \"Trois Doigts De Génie\".\
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Also from Anne Legrand's blog:\
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[url]http://www.annelegrandjazz.com/2012/02/django-dans-la-grande-vadrouille.html[/url]\
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Apparently there will be a three-month exhibition at the Cite De La Musique\, starting October 6. (The films will be shown October 7) and they are looking for photographs or unpublished archives of Django. You can write to Anne and she will forward it to them\, she says.\
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Very exciting! More photos and documents to be seen! If you can go to the exhibition of course...   :?",21286,"BBCode","2012-05-07 07:12:31"
21289,226,"Great stuff Richard!! :D  I will have to go to see the films and the exhibition. It's amazing what keeps turning up.\
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I was in touch with Anne Legrand when she was involved in \"Trois Doigts de Génie\" but I found it tended to be a one way relationship; she took but never gave anything in return. I sent her all sorts of stuff but when I asked for anything\, even if it was only information\, nothing was forthcoming. :evil:  I know she has upset Alain Antonietto and Michel Mercier (although that is quite easy to do!!! :roll: ) but she does have some good contacts and sources and has unearthed some rare Django photos.\
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You are doing a great job.",21286,"BBCode","2012-05-07 10:00:56"
21290,3024,"Hi\,\
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i have a spare bridge if you're still interested\
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Paulius",21290,"BBCode","2012-05-07 17:24:38"
21291,1650,"Hey man\, if you're looking to come to a jam give me a call.\
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323-839-1716\
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I'm in Sherman Oaks and know about a couple of jams.\
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Steve",21291,"BBCode","2012-05-07 18:56:18"
21292,3819,"Cool. I'm looking for more folks to play gypsy jazz with! I'm 310-935-8204 I'll give a call soon. Thanks\
-Bryan",21291,"BBCode","2012-05-07 20:21:44"
21293,2890,"Hello\,\
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Are you still looking to sell your Gallato?  \
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Thanks\,\
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Chris",21293,"BBCode","2012-05-08 00:06:39"
21294,230,"Hi Chris...yes it's still for sale. Let me know if you want any more details...but I posted the photos and a video clip of it\, which represents it pretty well. Where are you located? I'm in Portland\, Oregon.\
Thanks for your interest\
cheers\
Phil",21293,"BBCode","2012-05-08 06:20:31"
21295,2890,"Hi Phil\,\
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I'm interested in your guitar\, but it's a little out of my price range.  I've got a budget of $1800\, and I know you want $2200 for it.  I don't know how flexible you are with the price.  Is that something you would even consider?  I'm in the Los Angeles area.\
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Thanks\,\
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Chris",21293,"BBCode","2012-05-08 06:49:58"
21296,230,"Hi Chris\, thanks for your email and for your offer. I'm holding firm on the price as it really is worth that an I'm in no rush to sell it and I do enjoy playing it as it's a nice contrast to my old Anastasio...totally different voice; which as you probably know it the unique thing about these guitars. I paid $2\,500 for the Gallato back in 2003 from Alain Cola..and its sound has opened up even more with time...so I already feel that I've discounted it by reducing the price down to $2\,200...I understand if that's out of your budget...I know how that is.\
Any other questions\, please let me know\
cheers\
Phil",21293,"BBCode","2012-05-08 12:04:06"
21297,1650,"Hi\,\
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Would you ever be interested in coming up to South Pasadena for a Sunday afternoon Jam?  We've got a regular group of GJ guys in the LA area\, most of whom know each other from taking lessons with Gonzalo.\
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Steve\
323-839-1716",21297,"BBCode","2012-05-08 17:18:52"
21298,1634,"definitely! that would be fun. Jeff was telling me he went to one a while back and that it was a good group of people.\
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949-278-0041",21297,"BBCode","2012-05-08 20:21:15"
21299,2005,"Hey Aaron\,\
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Gama here. Met you at one of your jams at Paris on the Platte open jams. So I'm interested in getting some tickets for the show in Lakewood. Two of the best seats available. I followed your link for ticket but I can't determine which seats I'm getting. Can you let me know what's available?\
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And I know you don't have the information up for the Loveland show but if any info is appreciated as I may try and make that show too. We live between Denver and Loveland so we may go to both. Will you please replay to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gviesca@gmail.com\">gviesca@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Hope you're well and keeping busy. \
Gama\
[url=http://gamaviesca.com/]http://gamaviesca.com/[/url]\
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I'm sending this to you via your site just to make sure you get it.",21299,"BBCode","2012-05-08 20:53:49"
21300,2890,"Hi Phil\,\
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Quick questions:\
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Does the $2200 include shipping?  What kind of case comes with the guitar?  It looks pretty mint\, are there any dings or anything?\
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Thanks\,\
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Chris",21293,"BBCode","2012-05-08 23:22:07"
21301,230,"Hi Chris\
buyer pays shipping;\
yes it includes OHSC;\
yes there are some minor dings...I've gigged a lot with this guitar\, so it's has a few very minor dings and scratches etc...but absolutely nothing major; (of course each person may have their own opinion on that! )\
If you're going to be at DFNW this year I'd be happy to bring it with me for you to check it out?\
From expericene\, I know It's tough to buy a guitar over the internet from someone you don;t know\, so; if your in no rush I'm happy to wait til DFNW...I've only had one other recent question\, but doubt it will sell to that person.\
Another thing to be aware of with this Gallato...if you're familiar with the original Gallatos they have a wide neck that some players don't like.\
Any other questions\, let me know...or we could skype on the weekend?\
cheers\
Phil",21293,"BBCode","2012-05-09 06:34:16"
21302,131,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55144#p55144]Subject: Django in June Travel & Guitar Show[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"].... If anyone has a vintage guitar\, or an interesting modern guitar they would like to bring to the show\, please send me a PM. l[/quote]\
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Michael\, \
\
I should have at least one of my new guitars in the 1960s J. Castelluccia style\, likely two\, though they will be similar.   I would love to have one of them in the show.    Joli Gadjo (aka Stephane)\, my source for Castelluccias for study\, is likely coming to DiJ as well and if he does\, he will surely bring his latest vintage J. Castelluccia. It is a bit different from the other two D hole model he has had before.     \
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Looking forward to seeing you and your traveling collection.  How did the Busato Gran work out for you?  Love to have a look at it if it is coming to the show.  \
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Craig",21302,"BBCode","2012-05-09 10:48:38"
21303,3399,"Hey Josh\,\
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I've heard from some of the guys around the forum that you make a mean bridge. I was curious if you could possibly make a Dupont bridge for my Gitane dg-255. From what I know\, it seems that the new bridge makes a drastic impact on the sound. If you are too busy now with setups\, I understand\, but I would happily pay for you to customize a bridge for my guitar. On a side note\, what bridge material will brighten up the guitar the most. I'm tired of the dark and \"dampened\" sound of the stock dg-255 bridge. Any feedback or input will be greatly appreciated. \
\
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Thanks!\
-Justin",21303,"BBCode","2012-05-09 11:07:54"
21304,563,"Excellent\, Craig\, and thanks! I'll look forward to seeing your latest creations\, which we will proudly display\, and I am happy to finally meet Stephane as well and hear his Castelluccia. \
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I'll get my Busato back either later this evening or tomorrow. The first fretboard we ordered was wrong\, and we had to remeasure/reorder. Geoff is in high demand\, and slow\, and I told him to work me in between jobs for working musicians\, so it took awhile. \
\
I have been eyeing the Castelluccia Michael now has\, which I'm guessing belonged to Stephane. The similar one Benny had was too Busato-like for me to need. I'm hoping this one may be different. But the Busato I have been chasing for years may be coming up for sale soon\, and if it is\, that's top priority\, even if it means selling the one I have. \
\
I look forward to seeing you\, playing your new guitars\, and even discussing an oddball project with you at D in J. Until then\, take care.",21304,"BBCode","2012-05-09 11:23:53"
21305,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
Any experience or idea of how the Ischell would work on an archtop or flattop?  Looking forward to seeing you @ DIJ\,\
Mark",21305,"BBCode","2012-05-09 15:12:45"
21307,95,"Justin\,\
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I can make a bridge for you. However I need to have your guitar to do it. I don't know where you are but if you are near Tacoma (WA) or willing to ship your guitar I can hook you up. If you want a brighter tone the material makes up some of the tonal shift but a majority of of the changes in tone have to do with bridge design and weight. This has much to do with the guitar as well. One bridge might sound bright on one guitar and the same bridge might sound dead on another. Just depends on how the bridge and guitar are interacting with each other. You can see why I need to have the guitar in hand to make a custom bridge and why a stock\, factory cranked out bridge might sound okay on one guitar but not that great on another in the same model\, from the same factory. \
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I charge $150 for a custom bridge and that does not include any shipping cost.\
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Please let me know if i can give you any more info.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",21307,"BBCode","2012-05-09 17:20:58"
21308,2911,"Hi\,\
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concerning your ad\, what kind of guitar is it ? Where are you from ? I am in Montreal (Québec). Do you have pictures ?\
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Thanks !\
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Philippe",21308,"BBCode","2012-05-10 09:20:11"
21309,6,"Hi Tim. Thanks for putting together the new arps site.  FYI: You may already know this\, but I was looking at the Emajor arp and I think you have an error at bar 13.  Looks like you have an F# diagrammed there...\
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I'll keep looking at the rest and if I find anything else\, I'll let you know bro!\
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Ed",21309,"BBCode","2012-05-10 19:25:04"
21310,6,"Hi Jon. I don't know when in Sept you're going to be in SF but if you have the time and can make the trip north\, DjangoFest Northwest is happening Sept 19-23 in Whidbey Island (1.5 hours north of Seattle). Lineup will include Lollo\, Tcha\, Brady W.\, Hono W.\, Joscho\, Robin\, Gonzalo\, JJorgenson\, and others. Lots of fun -- and it'd be great meet you in person!  Kinda hard to get a place to stay so you'd need to start working on it soon (and I can try to help).  Anyways\, wanted you to know. Comin' all the way to USA\, I'd hate to see you miss out on this only because you weren't aware of it...  Later\, Ed",21310,"BBCode","2012-05-10 19:34:34"
21311,1061,"Hey\,\
\
Thanks so much for that info.  It'll be pretty tight\, and I'm not sure I'll be able to make it\, but I'll see what I can work out.  I'm supposed to be back in Australia by then\, but maybe I can work it out...I would LOVE to be there!\
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Thanks again\,\
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Jon",21310,"BBCode","2012-05-10 20:07:24"
21312,6,"You bet. It would be great to see you so let me know if you need any help w logistics.\
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- Ed",21310,"BBCode","2012-05-10 20:35:06"
21313,123,"Hi Ed\
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Thanks very much for pointing this out\, much appreciated! Sorted now. Yes please let me know if you find anything else.\
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I haven't been over to GJ Academy for a while but it was pretty quiet the last time I visited. Are you still over here much?\
\
best\
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Tim",21309,"BBCode","2012-05-11 03:06:14"
21314,1414,"its a manouche dhole with the long fretboard made by the manouche company out of england.they make their guitars in korea.it has a little cosmetic damage but it has served me well. i am in reno nevada. pictures forthcoming if you are still interested.\
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dan",21308,"BBCode","2012-05-11 10:40:55"
21315,3428,"hello \
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i contact you fr informations. i search the method gyspsy jazz academy \, the fapy lafertin method\,\
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i have many course and method\
if you are ok \, we can exchange our method\
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thanks to say if you are interesting",21315,"BBCode","2012-05-11 14:08:53"
21316,3399,"Hey Josh\,\
\
Sorry for the late reply\,I've been busy. I'm actually buying a new guitar altogether. It is the Patenotte 256. I read somewhere on the forum that you actually owned one! It has a solid spruce top\, and the maple back and sides. The bridge is one of their newer ones. Not the old ones with the plastic coming out of the top. Do you have any info on the guitar?\
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By the way...the fret markers are so weird. They seem to be in the \"American\" style (3\,5\,7\,9\,12). Kinda quirky!\
\
Best\,\
Justin",21303,"BBCode","2012-05-12 12:43:52"
21317,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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I have been told that Django definitely does not play on the soundtrack of \
\"Le Village De La Colère\" :cry:  :cry:  :cry: \
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Sadly\, I think my source is very reliable.\
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Roger",21286,"BBCode","2012-05-14 10:12:05"
21318,3253,"Hi\, Roger.\
\
That is some sad news. I suppose that means he only arranged it then.  :( \
\
I'm sure that also means he doesn't make any appearances in the movie either. Shame.\
\
But there is more possible footage to look out for. Footage we've never heard of before\, and some we've heard of\, like \"Nous Les Gitans\" which Spatzo couldn't watch because it was being restored.\
\
I'm sure there are a couple of tapes lying around throughout the world. The chances are quite large if you think about how much he was photographed and the recordings\, photos and anecdotes that have been found.  :) I actually think it's somewhat silly how so very little has been found. I am convinced there is more.",21286,"BBCode","2012-05-14 16:34:59"
21319,95,"Ah yes I did own a Patenotte. Fun guitar. Mine played like a vintage guitar. Never could get it setup up supper low and the frets were very small. But... A fun guitar and sounded good. As for the fret markers. Mine was not like that. It had no markers on the side just large bars on the finger board 3\,5\,7\,10\,12. And the bridge that it had was junk. I had to add mustache ends to the top and made a real bridge. It made a huge tonal difference for the better. Hope the one you get is fun to play and sounds good. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",21307,"BBCode","2012-05-14 23:01:04"
21320,6,"Hi Dave. Just saw your response to Phil ref Fapy and DFNW. I send you this message PM so we can be candid and direct in this discussion.  I work with Nick Lehr as the DFNW publicity guy. I can contact Nick and let him know that there is a possibility for Fapy and you to come to DFNW.  I'm pretty certain Nick wants Fapy at DFNW; the thought\, however\, all these years has been that Fapy would not travel by plane to make the trip.  Do you really think this is a possibility?  Let me know and I'd be glad to help get this going. Last year\, I connected Lollo and Tcha to Nick and they played DjangoFest San Francisco--they're playing Djangofest Northwest this year.  By the way\, my private email address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:archtopeddy@hotmail.com\">archtopeddy@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Ed",21320,"BBCode","2012-05-15 07:02:52"
21321,3919,"I'll talk to him.\
I'm very sure though\, if he wants to come\, that he'll only get on a plane with someone he trusts and can make him relax laugh etc.\
It'll be a coup for sure.\
I'm on it\
D",21320,"BBCode","2012-05-15 07:07:53"
21322,6,"Thanks for the quick response It would be a coup for sure!!\
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This is the sort of thing that can go totally insane on a public forum so I appreciate you working it in the background. In this way\, Fapy can make decisions based on his comfort zone.  \
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Looking forward to hearing from you.\
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- Ed",21320,"BBCode","2012-05-15 07:57:10"
21323,3253,"Hello Roger! If you have time to spare\, I need some help here.\
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Surprise Partie\, a.k.a Souvenirs of Django. Great sessions\, but what are the exact dates? Which tunes were played on September 7\, which ones were played on September 15\, et.c.\
\
Daniel Nevers:\
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Recording dates of 8 and 13 November 1947 are these usually given in discographies. But we think these tracks were rather recorded one month earlier: 8 and 13 October 1947.\
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Paul Vernon's Contextual Bio-Discography page 215:\
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Some discographers believe that 711 belongs in the August 1947 sessions rather than here.\
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I don't have access to that book except the parts available on GoogleBooks. So I can't check what \"711\" is. \
\
Does anyone actually know the exact dates? In one discography\, there is only one big session in September and that is September 22. Paul Vernon seems to think otherwise. Michael Dregni tells us there was 8 sessions in total. Were all the September tunes spread out over three sessions and the November tunes spread out over 2\, (November 8\, and November 13) or are we actually missing the tunes from the broadcast dates September 7\, September 15 and November 8?\
\
Richard.",21323,"BBCode","2012-05-15 13:23:35"
21324,2132,"Hi Elliot - \
\
Paul here.  You may or may not happen to know\, I live in Madison as well.  I've been combing the threads on Daniel Givone's work\, thought on what you've had to say there and elsewhere\, impressed by what your thoughts.  Would you be willing to talk at all\, about this text?  I am working through Stephane Wrembel's book\, and very new to lead playing; but seems to be a polar draw to go with Givone\, based on the completeness of his approach.  If you've got a few minutes\, I'd appreciate talking.  If you're game\, please let me know.  Home\, 608-467-2278\, or e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pksmith_morin1@msn.com\">pksmith_morin1@msn.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
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Thanks\,\
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Paul",21324,"BBCode","2012-05-15 14:59:40"
21325,470,"Hi Dave this is Greg Gunter. archtopeddy and I met you and Fapy back in 2003\
a couple of performances in england\, then at the Espirit Manouche Fest.\
I was reading on Djangobooks that Phil (who was also at Espirit Manouche.)\
Asked you to bring Fapy to Django fest northwest(its the best djangofest in the states\,Fapy and you would love it there.  My question;  is there really any chance that you and fapy would really come to DFNW next year\,3rd week of sept?  If so I'll have nick contact you about it. Maybe Pete could come over too! It would be absolutey wonderful to see you guys again\, especially at DFNW.\
let me know if there is any chance of that happening.\
  peace and music         greg",21325,"BBCode","2012-05-15 18:09:27"
21326,226,"Hello Richard\,\
\
The only thing I can tell you for certain about those sessions is that 711 \"September Song\" definitely belongs to the 25th August session which included Eddie Bernard.\
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The rest depends on who you choose to believe. Delaunay\, upon whom most earlier discographies were based\, has the earlier sessions you refer to as being recorded on the 7th\, 15th & 22nd September but does not attempt to allocate the 16 tracks involved to a specific date. Neither Nevers nor Vernon mention the 22nd and have a different split of tracks between 7th & 15th. Nevers says the 7th is from \"Louise\" to \"Vendredi 13\" whereas Vernon says it carries through to \"Just One Of Those Things\". They both say the 15th sessions ends with \"Rythme Futur\". Never actually refers to the 22nd September date in Vol 15 but does not seem to allocate any recordings to it unless I have missed something\
\
Both Nevers and Vernon have October as the date for the next session and not November as originally claimed by Delaunay. (Neither split them between 8th and 13th). Not sure whether they came to this conclusion independently of each other because I know Vernon was in contact with Nevers when he was writing his book. Nevers rationale as to why he thinks the date is October rather than November is possible but not totally convincing so I remain unsure.\
\
Roger\
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P.S. There will be some very rare photos in the Paris Django exhibition.",21323,"BBCode","2012-05-16 01:21:46"
21327,516,"Hi Paul\
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One thing I didn't mention was the Gypsy Jazz School by Yaakov.  He sells lessons singly there\, and I've found they blend well with the Givone material.  I have a few and am planning on getting his Arp lesson #11 .\
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Have fun in D in J\, send my regards to Mike Bauer\
\
TTYS\
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Elliot",21327,"BBCode","2012-05-16 05:21:16"
21328,3919,"Nice one Greg. Thanks for the message.\
I will have a talk with him today. My thoughts are that he will need some persuading and will certainly not travel alone.\
Get back to you. Would be great for sure.\
D",21328,"BBCode","2012-05-16 05:59:39"
21329,3253,"Thanks Roger! So if I get this right\, it's possible that the recordings made for \"Surprise Partie\" on September 22 and one of the November sessions (which?) have never been found\, were destroyed\, or weren't recorded at all and only broadcasted that one time.\
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I want to go to the Paris Exhibition as well of course\, but I'm a poor student and have no money and can't speak French.  :x \
\
I hope you're allowed to photograph so I can see some of it.  :P That would be swell! \
\
It seems Anne Legrand is running around looking for collectors to contribute to the exhibition. It's a shame she never gave you anything back after you helped her. Maybe she treats everyone like that? But whatever it might be she is squeezing out of those collectors i'm guessing much of it will end up on this huge 3-month exhibition\, whether they want it or not.",21323,"BBCode","2012-05-16 06:57:36"
21330,470,"Hi Dave\, thanks for your reply.  I expect fapy would need some persuading.\
If its $ i know lots of fans that would gladly and privately pitch in some extra $ for you guys.  DFNW is on whibley island 1 and a half hours north of seattle. you take a ferrie to get there. \
the town is called langley  a very small town and it is so beautiful and relaxing\, And the fest is very organized\, its not a crazy partie.  maybe you could show him some pictures of it.  [url=http://www.visitlangley.com/]http://www.visitlangley.com/[/url]\
I'm sure he would really like it there\, a very healthy and relaxing place to be.\
 Thanks again\, if there is anything i or archtop can do to help persuade him\
please let me know.    Best Regards to you and Fapy",21325,"BBCode","2012-05-16 08:36:54"
21331,2132,"Hey\, thanks\, Elliot.  Soon as I get paid\, I'm going to get the Givone text\, and this is good to know.  I've taken another stab at Denis Chang's stuff\, but for whatever reason\, it's not taking - lots of licks\, but I don't really see the connections to chord changes.  So\, looking forward to Givone.  \
\
Thanks for your time last night\, and for this additional bit - had seen Yaakov's site but only briefly\, will take a deeper look.  Thanks\, man.\
\
Best\,\
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Paul",21324,"BBCode","2012-05-16 12:07:56"
21332,226,"I doubt there are any missing recordings. Delaunay's discography is still remarkably thorough. I can't recall any official recordings that he missed. He obviously did not know about something like the Bill Savory radio recording because\, until recently\, nobody did except Savory. I doubt there are any unkown official recordings but there could\, of course\, be other unofficial recordings of gigs or radio broadcasts stuck away somewhere.\
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I think it is just a question of questionable dating on those 1947 RTF tracks rather than missing recordings but let's hope someone proves me wrong one day.\
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Roger",21323,"BBCode","2012-05-17 02:00:00"
21333,3253,"Hi Roger!\
\
According to Nevers\, there might even have been two Danse Nuptiale (Moppin' The Bride) from 1947. I think the confusion comes from that there are two dates: Air date and recording date. Some of the airing dates seem to predate the recording date and it's hard to put the pieces back in this puzzle. \
\
Also:\
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VOLUME 14 (FA 314) : ERRATUM     Dans la discographie du CD2\, une ligne concernant les titres 17 à 21 a malencontreusement sauté. Il faut lire :  In the discographical part of CD2\, one line has been omitted. It reads as follows: 17 à/to 21    Même formation que pour 6 à 11 / Personnel as for 6 to 11. [b]22/09/1947[/b] (RDF\, studio Montparnasse - Enr./Rec. : Colette BARRÉ).\
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So Nevers did actually make a mistake and forgot to put that line in. I found this on their website along with the Danse Nuptiale claim here:\
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[url]http://www.fremeaux.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.livrets&content_id=6054&product_id=310&category_id=57[/url]\
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You are right about Charles Delaunay. I just never saw any of the radio tracks as official. Two recordings Delaunay did miss are \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\" (Is Quelquefois the real title?) and Tiger Rag (alt) from the November session with Grappelli. Is the date for this session November 28 or unknown? Also\, at the end of Tiger Rag (alt) What do they say? I assume they stop because Grappelli stopped playing.\
\
As for Quelquefois\, I assume it was recorded and aired like the other tunes from 1947\, but lost and forgotten before Delaunay became aware of them and those recordings were made available commercially. Perhaps it was stolen? I suspect then that the recording we have on the Intégrale was recorded over the radio by someone at home with a recorder of some kind\, thus the bad quality. But this is all just a wild guess of course.\
\
There are of course the recordings from the 1949 Rome sessions that were unissued due to damage. I read that the Rome recordings were sold to a record company or to someone that sold them to a record company. Whoever chose to not issue those damaged recordings might still have them. One of those recordings are \"Mam'zelle\". You can listen to that tune here:\
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuIaqDrDjec[/url]\
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It's a children's record! Silly! Imagine Django soloing over that or another tune you mentioned he played once: The Coffee Song!   :D \
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Thanks again for your time. \
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Richard",21323,"BBCode","2012-05-17 06:19:06"
21334,3919,"Greg. Can I have your email address? Cheers mate",21328,"BBCode","2012-05-17 09:24:06"
21335,9,"Hi Aaron\,\
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Just to give you a heads up\, a used Manouche Latcho Drom guitar just came in used. It has the U shaped neck plus Dell Arte upgrades (hardware and setup.) Will be arounf $1K which is a great deal. As you know\, this is the same as an Altamira.\
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Let me know if you're interested.\
\
Thanks!\
\
M",21335,"BBCode","2012-05-17 10:02:10"
21336,3921,"Is it the petite bouche or grande bouche?  What condition is it in?  Are there any flaws/dents/cracks?  Do you have pics?\
\
Sorry about all the questions\, I am interested in this guitar\, but I'll need a bit more info about it.\
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Thanks for the heads up on this one\,\
Aaron",21336,"BBCode","2012-05-17 13:28:08"
21337,9,"It's a 2010 D hole with Superior Deluxe case AND a Dupont Bigtone\, all for $1K which is a great deal. Would be about double that new with all the extras. Condition is mint.",21335,"BBCode","2012-05-17 13:42:32"
21338,3253,"Hi again Roger!  :D \
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I looked into it a little and it seems that there is [u]one[/u] documented unissued tune from the 1947 sessions. The 1947 \"Night and Day\" with Grappelli in November. That's good for me to know.\
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Richard",21338,"BBCode","2012-05-17 15:21:53"
21339,3921,"Michael\,\
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I am definitely interested in that guitar.  $1000 is a great price\, I just have a couple more questions before I buy it.  Do you have any pictures you can send me?  It's much easier for me to spend $1000 on something I've seen.  Also\, I noticed that there are Manouche Latcho Drom slimline D-holes as well as the full size ones.  Is this the full-size (Djangology) or the slimline (Del Salle)?\
\
Thanks\,\
Aaron",21336,"BBCode","2012-05-18 09:41:12"
21340,9,"Hi Aaron\,\
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Yes\, it's a full size Djangology\, not a slimline.\
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I'll snap a few photos when I get a chance...but basically it just looks like every other one. There's no visible damage or mods so it looks just like this:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/manouche-latcho-drom-djangology--manouche-latcho-drom-djangology-5.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/gui ... ogy-5.html[/url]\
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M",21335,"BBCode","2012-05-18 10:32:10"
21341,226,"You are right\, Delaunay does not mentioned the aborted take of \"Tiger Rag\" but presumably that is because it was incomplete and he did not consider it a proper take. There must have been many others like this that were unfinished and immediatley scrapped. The most fascinating thing about this one is that it survived.\
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He does document \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demure\" which is an acetate from a radio broadcast and does not appear to have ever been officially recorded by Django. He also says there should also be an acetate of \"R-Vingt Six\" from the same broadcast.\
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Delaunay identifies several unissued takes from various recording sessions; six from the Rome session with Grappelli for example. However\, I can't find any reference to an unissued take of \"Night & Day\" from the November\,1947 sessions with Grappelli in my various discographies. On the other hand\, there were three takes of \"Night & Day\" and \"Confessin\" at the November\,1947 session with Rex Stewart and according to Nevers\, the third take was used in both cases. However. Vernon states that both takes 2 & 3 of \"Night & Day\" were issued and gives the records that they both appeared on including Integrale Vol 16 (not yet issued at the time the book was being put together). We now know\, of course\, that two versions did not appear on the CD so perhaps Nevers found they were actually the same take. So here is a challenge for you. Find a copy of Verve 835418-2 which Vernon says has two different takes of \"Night & Day\" on and we can see whether he was right\
\
Roger\
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P.S. I had Spatzo try to translate the chat at the end of the aborted \"Tiger Rag\" but he could not make any sense of it. I later had another Frenchman have a go and I can't remember what he said. I'll try to find it but I think it was all a bit vague and disappointing.",21338,"BBCode","2012-05-18 10:33:52"
21342,226,"Don't bother to look for Verve 835412-2. I've found it amongst my piles of CDs. Yes it has two versions of \"Night & Day\" on. One is the Rex Stewart\, third take from 1947 and the other is Django from 1953 on electric. No second take from 1947. :( \
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Roger",21338,"BBCode","2012-05-18 11:04:40"
21343,9,"Hi Aaron\,\
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I just emailed you photos....\
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M",21335,"BBCode","2012-05-18 14:31:24"
21344,3921,"Thanks for sending the photos.  I think the wrong image was attached in the 2nd email\, since they're both of the back of the guitar\, however I do appreciate that you took the time to take the pictures/send them.  \
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I would like to sleep on it before I make my final decision about purchasing the instrument.  Is it alright if I let you know tomorrow morning?\
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Thanks again\,\
Aaron",21336,"BBCode","2012-05-18 14:53:30"
21345,9,"sorry\, just sent the front again.\
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No problem\, let me know what you'd like to do tomorrow.\
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thanks!",21335,"BBCode","2012-05-18 14:59:30"
21346,3253,"Hi Roger.\
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At the end of \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\" on the Intégrale you hear the November 21/28 1947 \"R-Vingt-Six\" immediately after it. Nevers probably left that in to show that this \"R-Vingt Six\" acetate had already been issued\, or it was actually on the same disc as \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\". It begs the question if there are more missing tunes from 1947 from certain dates like I mentioned before. But it's debatable. It's probably more accurate to say it was simply unissued\, like some alternate takes from these sessions were.\
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Nevers believes that \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\" was recorded in September or October. I believe that unless there was a third \"R-Vingt-Six\" recorded in 1947 for this seemingly unknown broadcast\, \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\" was recorded during one of of the \"Django Reinhardt dans Surprise Partie\" sessions from September or October\, but didn't air until November along with \"R-Vingt Six\".\
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FROM FREMAUX'S WEBSITE:\
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On 21 September 1952\, national radio broadcast two titles starring Django Reinhardt and which would appear to come from the recordings made in 1947 intended for the Surprise-Partie shows (see Volumes 14 to 16).  This was indeed the case with the second tune\, R-Vingt-six.  The first was recorded by an amateur\, and the acetate is in a sorry state.  However\, after careful listening\, we can just make it out to be Quelquefois\, a title which was never broadcast at the time and which Django never recorded for commercial purposes.  After his death\, other artists adopted it under other titles (Pour que ma Vie demeure and Testament).\
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\
I wonder what they mean by \"A title which was never broadcast at the time\". Did they record the whole radio programme off the air\, and not just the tunes?\
So it was completely non-live radio? Does this mean this programme never\
aired? It's so cloudy now by various claims and enigmas and mysteries I can't \
see clear anymore.  :P \
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The Night & Day claim comes from Heinz Becker. He made his discography from one or several sources:\
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[url]http://www.papabecker.com/musik91.htm#Night%20And%20Day2[/url]\
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Here's another website based on Heinz Beckers\, but not as intricate and just puts one single date on every session instead of several possible dates:\
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[url]http://www.djangoreinhardt.info/djangosdiscography.php?1947[/url]\
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Heinz Becker might not be the most reliable source\, but I assumed the Night & Day claim came from some Delaunay book but apparently not.  :D \
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That the aborted \"Tiger Rag\" survived is indeed unique in Django's discography. Perhaps the engineer; Colette Barré saved it? What they say is\
probably something along the lines of \"Django: What are you doing? What happened? Grappelli: I don't know\, I forgot to...\"\
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Richard",21338,"BBCode","2012-05-18 16:09:18"
21347,2082,"Hi Josh\,\
I have a Castelluccia 12 fret guitar and would like to add a better bridge.\
Any advice on the height? For example a Dupont 1 or 2? Do you still make them.\
Also i need to change the tailpiece.\
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Thanks\,\
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Denny.\
Canada",21347,"BBCode","2012-05-18 17:56:51"
21348,2890,"Dear Denis\,\
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Your DVDs got me started in Gypsy Jazz\, and I've been fortunate enough to play in a trio with Jeff Radaich and Brian Netzley (Gonzalo's Rhythm section) for the past couple of years now.  So first off: thanks for making those outstanding resources!  This summer\, I'm planning on heading to Belgium and the Netherlands to take in the sights and also to have lessons with Fapy and Lollo Meier.  Are the others you know of that are willing to teach/play with enthusiasts that might be a good idea to contact?\
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Many thanks\,\
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Chris Irwin",21348,"BBCode","2012-05-18 18:02:09"
21349,95,"Danny\,\
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You will need to measure your current bridge. Measure from the top of your guitar to the bottom of the \"E\" strings. When you order a bridge from Michael give him those numbers and he should be able to send you one. I don't do custom bridges without out having the guitar in hand. If you would like to ship your guitar I can make you a bridge. \
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As for the tail piece just about any should work the Michael has no the site unless the one you have now is odd in some way. \
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Let me know if I can give you any more info.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",21349,"BBCode","2012-05-19 10:00:43"
21350,154,"Hi there\,\
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Is the Peche a la Mouche still for sale? I'm very interested.\
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Best\,\
Joseph\
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PS. You wouldn't happen to be from Nova Scota\, would you? I think Michael Bauer mentioned your name to me. I grew up in Halifax.",21350,"BBCode","2012-05-19 16:44:49"
21351,620,"Hi - yes\, it's still for sale\, and yes\, I'm from Nova Scotia. Michael is a very good friend. We've been getting together at Django in June for years. If you're interested in the pickup\, it's yours.",21351,"BBCode","2012-05-19 17:50:05"
21352,2082,"Thank for the info Josh\,\
I will measure it and order the Dupont bridge.\
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Regards\,\
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Denny.",21347,"BBCode","2012-05-19 18:37:39"
21353,154,"Terrific -- what would be the best way to get you the funds? Paypal?\
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I've just gotten to know Michael recently (I'm pretty new to the Chicago area) -- what an astounding guitar collection he has.\
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In any case\, I'm sorry that we never had a chance to meet while I was living in Halifax. I usually go back a few times every year to visit my parents. I'll let you know next time I'm passing through -- maybe I'll be able to catch one of your gigs. \
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Best\,\
Joseph\
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PS. Here's my address so that you can calculate the shipping:\
Joseph Rosenberg\
1233 N. Eddy Street\, Apt. 421W\
South Bend\, Indiana\
USA\, 46617",21350,"BBCode","2012-05-20 10:16:32"
21354,620,"Hi Joseph\,\
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I've attached shipping info. Please note that the two least expensive options only include $100 insurance. If you would like full insurance\, you need to pick another option.\
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Yes\, PayPal would be best and quickest. My PayPal ID is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bennyrobertson@gmail.com\">bennyrobertson@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Besides band gigs\, we have frequent jam sessions\, and we can always make a good guitar available if you don't have one with you.\
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Ben",21351,"BBCode","2012-05-20 10:31:09"
21355,3947,"I would love to see/ hear your guitar. What are the scales? I tried emailing the people at\, but I imagine they are quite busy with the up coming guitar show. I would like to hear more. I am in the holding on a similar guitar :mrgreen: .",21355,"BBCode","2012-05-20 14:22:17"
21356,1852,"Send me your email address and I will send you a few shots.\
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J",21355,"BBCode","2012-05-20 17:37:27"
21357,2682,"d man\, Because I am a violin maker I did almost all the work on this guitar by myself\, except the fret work. I have a guitar builder friend who did the fretwork for me. A rosewood fingerboard is cheap\, around $30. Itis the fret work that will cost at least $300. I'm curious what you paid for your Couesnon. I paid around $200. for mine but it needed a ton of work. By the time I pulled the top off to glue the braces I decided to replace the top with a Spruce top as mine was plywood to begin with. I think the big picture is that these were cheap guitars to begin with \, like an old Kay or Harmony  and even though thay are coo lto play be careful about spending too much money. You can see photos of mine on the Gypsy  caravan guitar site . It's listed as a \"50's Couesnon\" in the inventory.   HarryR",21357,"BBCode","2012-05-21 03:21:00"
21358,3820,"Hi Michael\,\
I saw your post looking if anyone has room for guitars...It turns out I am driving to DJJ from New Mexico and will be visiting the Chicago area (Milwaukee) the week before.  I just bought a westfalia camper van and am going to make a bit of a road-trip....I will have 2 guitars myself but can take another if it helps.\
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All the best\,\
Roch",21358,"BBCode","2012-05-21 06:21:36"
21359,563,"That could be awesome! There's a guy here looking for a ride\, and I might be able to take him if I can find a ride for a couple of guitars. Let's stay in touch. My home number is (312)265-1746\, my cell is (609)694-8554\, and my e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.",21359,"BBCode","2012-05-21 07:12:27"
21361,563,"Craig--\
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I think somehow I missed this message and didn't reply to you. The Busato is now restored less the fret dots\, which will be on before D in J. It's very cutting\, with strong highs\, but not much bottom end. It's been asleep in the case for many\, many years\, so we'll see how the sound grows. I will have it in Northampton\, so you can measure and study to your heart's content. I think the most remarkable thing is that it is in such perfect shape in terms of the body. There's barely any wear\, and no substantive cracks I can find. It looks like the top is a three-piece\, but the seams are so tight\, it's hard to tell. I've seen as many as five pieces mon the top from Busato. \
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I am excited to hear and play your latest creations; you really opened some eyes last year! See you soon!\
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Michael",21304,"BBCode","2012-05-21 11:50:35"
21362,563,"I saw that Jacques just sold the Busato. Were you the lucky guy who got it?",21167,"BBCode","2012-05-21 11:53:14"
21363,131,"Actually\, I think you did reply\, back on the 9th.    Regardless\, always good to hear from you!  Glad you got the Busato back from your repairman in time for DiJ.  I bet it's a killer.   Looking forward to Django in June and poking around in as many guitars as time and owners allow.   8)    I should be getting in on Monday afternoon.    \
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I'll have at least two guitars ala Castelluccia that I built this winter\, maybe one or two others depending.    \
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See you soon.  \
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Craig",21302,"BBCode","2012-05-21 12:02:33"
21364,3947,"<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:meierjc1@gmail.com\">meierjc1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. Thanks a lot. Sorry to bother you.",21355,"BBCode","2012-05-21 13:26:34"
21365,3921,"Hi Michael\,\
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I think I am going to pass on the used Manouche Latch Drom D Hole.  Thank you very much for answering all of my questions and sending those pictures over.  Your customer service is excellent.\
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Thanks\,\
Aaron Streate",21336,"BBCode","2012-05-21 14:50:30"
21366,9,"Hi Aaron\,\
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Sure\, no problem. \
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Just curious\, did you find something else?\
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thanks!\
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Michael",21335,"BBCode","2012-05-21 15:19:07"
21367,154,"Hi Benny\,\
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The funds have been sent!\
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Very best\,\
Joseph",21350,"BBCode","2012-05-21 18:19:04"
21368,620,"Hey Joseph\,\
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Than you\, that's great. I'll get it in the mail to you tomorrow and send the tracking number.\
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You're a Rosenberg - I had no idea!\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",21351,"BBCode","2012-05-21 18:52:28"
21369,2132,"Hi Jay - \
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I really do miss the place\, though glad we're here\, for our boy' sake.  Hope to get back down to catch Alfonso (studied with him very briefly\, 4 years ago or so) and others.  \
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Sorry to be a pain\, but I know you've bought the Django Biab set.  I'm a bit lost on how to open it - the \"file 1 of 1\" link in the order e-mail just shoots me to a \"which program do you want to use to open this file?\" screen.  \
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Can you advise a techno-luddite?\
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Thanks\, man.  Have fun in Chicago.\
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Paul",21369,"BBCode","2012-05-22 12:08:54"
21370,620,"Hi Joseph\,\
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The pickup is on its way to you. The tracking number is EM 001 205 969 CA\
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It's in the Canada Post system already (canadapost.ca) but may not show up in USPS.com for a while. It's insured for the full retail value.\
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Enjoy!\
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Ben",21351,"BBCode","2012-05-22 12:38:32"
21371,58,"Hey Ian:\
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Did you end up ordering another Shopis?\
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Charlie",17780,"BBCode","2012-05-22 14:26:22"
21372,58,"Did you end up ordering another?",17772,"BBCode","2012-05-22 14:26:59"
21373,2492,"Hi Charlie!  Yeah\, I ordered another one.  Favino sized\, petite bouche and Rodrigo convinced me to do a redwood top.  He said he's just done one for Stephan Wrembel and it ruled... who am I to argue?\
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It is supposed to be done in time for a gig I'm playing in NYC next month.  Be nice to pick it up in person.\
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Did you ever get your situation sorted out?  How's your guitar?\
n",17774,"BBCode","2012-05-22 14:52:50"
21374,58,"I have to admit I'm living vicariously through you\, as I'm still waiting for mine  to be sent back! \
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It's been almost 9 mos ;-(. He says he has to do his warranty work between other jobs\,but if he had told me it would be this long I may not have sent it. Chris Irwin\, who is in Calif and had a very similar crack (probably the same top wood) got his back after 7 or 8 mos\, just recently.",17772,"BBCode","2012-05-22 14:57:39"
21375,2492,"wow... that's a real drag.  I met Chris once and he was really cool.  He kinda mentioned he wasn't super thrilled with Rodrigo either.  It's weird too because he is a really cool guy in person!  But that sounds pretty lame.  \
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How long did you have your guitar before it cracked?  Kinda making me love my old one\, and a little scared about my new one!\
n",17693,"BBCode","2012-05-22 15:03:58"
21376,58,"Mine had 3 lines along the grain that you could feel\, and that looked like they might open (but hadn't). I noticed it right away\, and about 9 mos after I got it I saw a post by Chris on this site showing his cracks - which looked just like mine. They were obviously of the same top wood. So I corresponded with him and we commissurated (sp?). When I emailed Rodrigo he was very prompt in telling me to send it for warranty repair. That was the end of 8/11. He's said several times that it would be done within a few more weeks.",17772,"BBCode","2012-05-22 15:16:07"
21377,1852,"Hi Paul\
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I can't remember if it is compressed or not.  I'll have to check on my studio computer and get back to you.\
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Are you using windows\, if so which one?\
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If you go to computer in the pull down menu on win7 then you should be able to find the file folder and highlight it.\
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If I recall there are a couple of hundered BiaB files from that supplier.  Sorry I am not more he but I am really a Mac guy.  Just got windows computer to run BiaB Sibelius and my iPad.  My Mac is too old to run an iPad go figure.\
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Thanks for the Chicago info\, I am really looking forward to the trip.",21377,"BBCode","2012-05-22 16:12:58"
21378,58,"Hi Charlie:\
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I was going through my inbox and realized I may not have responded to this. I haven't seen any posts from you lately; are you still playing?\
\
I got a Selmer-sized Shopis oval hole\, which turned out very nice. Unfortunately it looked like the top was cracking so Rodrigo has been putting a new top on it (he's had it for 9 mos ;-( ). \
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Charlie",17722,"BBCode","2012-05-22 16:20:26"
21379,2132,"Hey\, Jay - I'm sorry\, I forgot I tell you never mind\, (it's a weird thing\, my brain can really be a sieve sometimes) - yep\, the files just needed to be extracted and for some reason\, my onboard extractor was missing (machine crashed several months ago\, and I only recovered most\, but not all\, of the stuff....guess this little zip thing was one of them).  \
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Anyway\, we're good - sorry for the inconvenience\, but thanks.  Have a blast in Chicago!  I do hope to get down there sooner rather than later\, as I miss hearing Alfonso and his crew\, and the scene in general.  Safe journey.\
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Cheers\,\
\
Paul\
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[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Hi Paul\
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I can't remember if it is compressed or not.  I'll have to check on my studio computer and get back to you.\
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Are you using windows\, if so which one?\
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If you go to computer in the pull down menu on win7 then you should be able to find the file folder and highlight it.\
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If I recall there are a couple of hundered BiaB files from that supplier.  Sorry I am not more he but I am really a Mac guy.  Just got windows computer to run BiaB Sibelius and my iPad.  My Mac is too old to run an iPad go figure.\
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Thanks for the Chicago info\, I am really looking forward to the trip.[/quote]",21369,"BBCode","2012-05-22 16:41:59"
21380,3253,"Hello Roger!  8) \
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He's updated it!\
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[url]http://radiogoldindex.com/cgi-local/p2.cgi?ProgramName=Django+Reinhardt+and+The+Quintet+Of+The+Hot+Club+Of+France[/url]\
:mrgreen: \
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You mentioned you had a copy of the original recording as recorded by Django and Rostaing. Is your copy a bootleg of the original unaltered recording\, which would mean that what's on the Intégrale is altered? (No Announcements) Is Goldin's acetate the same as your copy? Or is Goldin's a copy of a bootleg LP with fake announcements?  :?: \
\
I was wondering about this the other night as I was listening to that concert.\
Symphonie ends quite abruptly\, and I wonder if the other musicians were ready for that. Maybe Django played the wrong lick - gave the wrong signals. I don't know. But it's interesting nonetheless. None of them seemed ready for it. What do you think? Was it an \"On-the-spot\" encore performance?  :) \
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I read the liner notes to I believe Vol 15. (not Vol 16) Nevers believes that the reason this recording survived is because it stayed with Hubert Rostaing\, and not Django. Thus it was not burnt when Django died.  He also believes it was longer\, and suggests they ran out of tape or a section was accidentally erased. (Vol 16 liner notes) Perhaps the alleged Artillerie Lourde and Place de Brouckere? While on the topic of Django's death.. They said his belongings were burned\, including his guitar. Yet at least one of his wallets\, unless he only had one wallet\, and his guitar remains. And his Busato. (Why doesn't Antonietto take a DNA test so we know if Django actually touched it?) Were the recordings he made really burned\, or is that just a big fat rumour?  :| \
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Fin.\
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Richard",21380,"BBCode","2012-05-22 17:01:04"
21381,2482,"Hi Michael\
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Do you know anything about this amp and do you think that it could be something for Gypsy Jazz?\
\
I asked about it on the forum but nobody seemed to know anything about it. The size is great and it has two channels\, of which one is a tube channel. The price is pretty fair. Don`t know if the sound is good for gypsy jazz. I asked around about it at local music stores but no one heard of it. \
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Maybe if you find it to be good\, you could start selling it. \
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Here is a video review. \
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KygzSFz3-Vw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KygzSFz3-Vw[/url]\
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Best regards",21381,"BBCode","2012-05-22 17:15:59"
21382,9,"Hi...sorry\, I've never tried that one out.\
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M",21382,"BBCode","2012-05-22 17:37:51"
21383,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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Goldin’s latest translation on his site is the same as the one he sent me. However\, he has obviously not taken any notice of my telling him it should be “Micro” not “Nicole”. The spoken introductions seem to be the same as my copy although my French is not good. There are some differences though as you will see from an outline of my tape below.\
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1. No intro “Artillerie Lourde”. Recording from October/November\, 1947 “Surprise Partie”.\
2. Applause. Intro. “Micro”. Applause.\
3. Applause. Intro. “Bolero”. Applause.\
4. Applause. Intro. “Cadillac Slim”. Applause.\
5. Applause. Intro. “Nuages”. Applause.\
6. No Intro. “Place de Broukere”. Recording from October/November\, 1947 “Surprise Partie”.\
7. Intro. “Danse Norvegienne”. Applause.\
8. Applause. Intro. “Improvisation on a Minor Theme”. Fades at 1.54.\
9. Applause. Intro. “Festival 48”. Applause.\
10. Applause. No intro. “Minor Swing” Applause.\
11. No intro. “Symphonie”. Short but seems to end OK. No applause.\
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The most significant difference for me is that Goldin says he has a spoken announcement to “Artillerie Lourde”. Is so\, then presumably this was actually played at the concert but why then does it not appear on my tape or any of the issues of this concert including the original “Swing” 25cm LP 33317??!!! He does not have “Bolero” or “Symphonie” which are from the same concert...but why not? Neither does he have the incorrectly included “Place de Broukere”. To confuse matters further\, both the 1947 recordings of “Place de Broukere” and“Artillerie Lourde” that appear on my tape are on the original Swing 33317 LP. – It gets more confusing by the moment. - The big question that remains is whether Goldin has an original concert version of “Artlllerie Lourde”. But I can’t get him to reply to me again!!!! - By the way\, Delaunay says “Artillerie Lourde” from the concert was never issued.\
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As you say. “Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure” is equally confusing. Delaunay identifies it as an acetate but says the date and location are unknown. He only claims to identify Django and Rostaing. He says “R-Vingt Six” is part of the acetate and gives the same personnel whereas on the Fremeaux CD version\, it is clearly the string quintet with Grappelli. Nevers implies it was from an unbroadcast “Surprise Partie” recording but Delaunay does not mention it. Delaunay presumably had all the recording session take lists logging exactly what was recorded and does identify several unissued tracks but he does not indicate it was ever part of these recordings. So where did it come from? As for the correct title: the acetate announcement is “Quelquefois”\, Delaunay calls it “Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure”\, and when it was issued in sheet music form\, it was called “Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure”.!!!!!!!!!  ...........I have become so confused by all of this that I am going to stop before my brain explodes!!!!!\
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Roger",21380,"BBCode","2012-05-23 11:17:17"
21384,3253,"It's annoying when things are confusing. It's a building block on which humans live. Curiousity. The feeling of a need to leave no questions unaswered\, no matter what they might be. Everything unknown presents a theory\, but they're just placeholders until one finds the truth. \
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We'll have to wait and see if you ever get a copy of Goldin's recording. Who knows\, it might be a better quality than what has been issued so far. Perhaps it's just a poor bootleg with nothing new\, or the Artillerie Lourde is the unissued one. The recording being acetate means nothing. I found someone claiming to have acetates of alternate takes of \"Lambeth Walk\" and \"The Flat Foot Floogy\"\, but they were just copies of said released tunes for god knows what purpose. I later found he had a channel on Youtube and he had uploaded them here:\
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPqIXZTGF2s[/url]\
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[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rxxvqUYQXw[/url]\
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Not only that\, but on his channel page is basically an image of the \"Flat Foot Floogy\" acetate. Obviously he thinks these acetates are unreleased and very rare. Obviously the date on the discs is wrong\, and the tunes were recorded on  August 30 in London in 1938 and not March 19 in \"Belgium just outside Brussels\" in 1940.  One thing I can't explain though is the little two-second intro on \"The Flat Foot Floogy\". It doesn't appear on the Intégrale. \"Lambeth Walk\" is missing the first 20 seconds or so. The acetates are also playing faster and is thus a higher pitch.\
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As for \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\"\, that might have been the title given to the tune by Eugene Vees. He recorded \"Songe D'Automne\" and \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\" with Léo Slabiak in 1956\, they were unissued but Léo Slabiak had copies and they ended up in Iris Music's \"Gypsy Jazz School\" CD. \
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Either that or \"Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure\" was a later/alternate title for \"Quelquefois\". But notice how most of the tunes Django made have relatively short\, simple names\, as opposed to for example Charles Trenet's often complex and poetic titles; \"Que reste-t-il de nos Amours\". Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure is similar to other Django tunes of that length \"Are you in the mood\" in that they have few vowels. This makes them easy for foreigners to pronounce them as well. Considering that Django was in essence a foreigner\, it makes sense. Stéphane Grappelli recalls that when Django first approached him\, Django spoke in a very unique accent.\
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Just a theory. But since it was called \"Quelquefois\" in the broadcast\, let's call that one \"Quelquefois\"\, since it obviously had that name at the time.  :)     \
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Before Eugene Vees' recording was issued on \"Gypsy Jazz School\"\, it was named \"Testament\" by the Guitars Unlimited. How in the world did they come across it? Possible that one of the members are/were in contact with a collector or one of them are one. Strange that they knew about \"Quelquefois\" in 1968. :? Perhaps because Gerard Leveque produced the album with Eddie Barclay\, Leveque perhaps being the clarinetist on \"Quelquefois\"? While on the subject\, the two different album covers on \"Django Reinhardt Joue Avec Les Guitars Unlimited\" are probably really rare\, too. One of them is an incredibly poor detail grainy Django with a big frown\, the other not so much. But you of everyone would certainly know. :) \
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My head was going to explode from the 1947 session dating\, but thanks to your input I was able to postpone that. Thanks for your help with that!\
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I must also confess that I look forward to every message I recieve from you. I get excited when I see that \"(1 new messages)\"\, because I know who it's from and what it's about. And it's always interesting.  :) \
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Richard",21380,"BBCode","2012-05-23 14:08:32"
21385,3399,"Oh Sh**!\
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That guitar is what got me looking for a Couesnon in the first place! I love the sound of that little guitar. I payed 500 for mine...everything is apparently fine besides the crack in the fingerboard. I'm not one that is too finicky about the materials a guitar is made out of\, as long as it sounds good. I do think that 500 is a bit overpriced. The neck joint seems to be kinda iffy and there is a definitely a \"European Harmony/Stella\" vibe from these guitars. Its en route from France currently...hopefully I wont be disappointed\, but I really appreciate the input.",21357,"BBCode","2012-05-23 18:11:47"
21386,2682,"Dman\, It's interesting to me that you liked the sound of my guitar so much you wanted one.  I was fascinated  by the DiMauro Chorus  on the Gypsy Guitar site  so when the Couesnon  showed up at my shop I couldn't resist. I don't know if they told you but I wound up replacing the plywood top with a Spruce one  with all new bracing. I will stand by my earlier advice and suggest that you make the guitar as playable as possible without spending too much $. I went whole hog because I wanted the challenge and sometimes get bored only working on violins. Best of luck on your project.   HarryR   P.S. I just dropped the price of mine to try to move it.",21357,"BBCode","2012-05-24 04:04:18"
21387,3399,"Yeah\, the sound on the caravanguitars site is loud\, dry\, not to bass heavy...It is a good sound for especially for playing solo numbers. Couple of questions for you however...did yours come with a white bridge? I still haven't my guitar yet\, but in the pictures it has a white bridge. I've seen this feature on alot of other gypsy guitars (even the high end ones too). Second question is\, did your guitar have a zero fret? Every Couesnon I've seen on the web hasn't had a zero fret which is like breaking the golden rule of gypsy jazz guitars. Last question is\, what was the scale length of your guitar\, and how would you compare the body size to a traditional selmer copy? It seems to be a bit small. Thanks alot for the help man\, I appreciate it.",21357,"BBCode","2012-05-24 14:19:45"
21388,1852,"Did you get the emails ok\
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J",21355,"BBCode","2012-05-24 19:32:02"
21389,1833,"liako pare to jammarisma. 0- 6 lepto minor blues  \, 7' 40-  there will never be another you \,  13.20 kai meta  all the things you are \,  20'-- minor swing kai 27'- blue bossa\
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[url=http://kiwi6.com/file/psob0k9jua]http://kiwi6.com/file/psob0k9jua[/url]",21389,"BBCode","2012-05-24 23:21:04"
21390,1833,"JAM \
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[url=http://kiwi6.com/file/5e0c3nmjvt]http://kiwi6.com/file/5e0c3nmjvt[/url]   :P",21390,"BBCode","2012-05-24 23:31:59"
21391,2682,"D\, When I got my guitar it was kind of a wreck and there was no bridge of tailpiece with it so I can't say\, but if yours is white I suspect it is some sort of plastic and probably original. I can't remember if there was a 0 fret or not but I saved the original fingerboard so I can check next time I go into the shop. I also don't remember the exact scale length but it was very close to a Martin 25.5 and that's what I used.The body size is somewhat smaller than a Selmer\, I saved the original plywood top which is hanging on the wall in my shop so I can check  later but no doubt yours will come soon and you'll see for yourself. One thing I sort of regret is not taking any photos to document the rebuilding process.  I never seen to think of it when I'm in the moment and having all the fun.  If you have any other questions you should write to me directly at ....   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:workshop@somersetviolins.com\">workshop@somersetviolins.com</a><!-- e -->    it's much simpler.     Harry",21357,"BBCode","2012-05-26 05:21:23"
21392,3399,"Hey Michael\,\
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I am looking at possibly purchasing the Paris Swing Model 42 as an inexpensive Favino copy. I can't find much info on these instruments though. Is the Favino sound pretty accurate? (I can't really tell from the video you put up). Do you know if the finish is nitro or Poly? Last question is about the weight of the guitar. You state that it is 4.9 pounds on your site. That seems to be pretty heavy for a GJ guitar. Were the old Favinos that heavy? Does that have a negative effect on tone? Basically I want to know if I can pull of Matelot Ferret  :lol: \
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Have a great weekend\,\
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Justin",21392,"BBCode","2012-05-26 14:23:47"
21393,9,"Hi Justin\,\
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The Swing 42s are really pretty awesome for the money. The fit and finish out of the box is the best I've seen for an Asian guitar. Very clean workmanship and really nice finish work\, doesn't have the sloppy looking details that the Sagas suffer from. There isn't an Asian guitar made that has a nitro finish\, they all are polyurethane but this is nicer than most.\
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The tone and volume are great. It is really Favino like with the upper mid hump and full bass response that is characteristic of this type of guitar. It's so much drier than most of the other Asian stuff which is often very rings and wet. The 42 sounds really warm and clear...pretty tough to find something like that under $2K. Should do well if you're playing Matelo's repertoire.\
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The setup is also a lot better than most of the other Asian stuff. You really don't have to spend a lot of time messing with the bridge and frets to get it to play correctly. Nicely adjusted out of the box!\
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The weight is not uncommon for bigger  Favino sized guitars. It's only the really finely made Selmer copies that get under 4lbs.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",21393,"BBCode","2012-05-26 14:58:21"
21394,563,"Jay--\
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I wanted to extend an offer to you to stop by my place to sample any and all of my GJ guitar collection while you are in Chicago. And if you are looking for someone to hang out with at the Green Mill\, I'm frequently there. We also have a GJ ensemble at the Old Town School of Music on Thursday evenings\, and I think Adrian would be delighted if you wanted to stop in and play with us. \
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I'll be leaving either the 10th or 11th for Northampton and Django in June\, but until then\, I'll be around. My e-mail is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. We have a pretty hoppin' scene here\, and you are welcome to be as much a part of it as you like while you are here. \
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Michael",21394,"BBCode","2012-05-27 16:35:10"
21395,1852,"Hi Michael\
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We are in Sheridan until friday the 8th when we hold hit town after lunch. Not sure where you ate but I will have a car.  How would I get in contact with you.  Would love to have the privilege of trying your guitars.\
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Is Alfonso's gig on we'dnesday or Thursday's ... I can't recall.  But I think a jam on Thursday night would be cool.  I would have to drive there as we leave the following  Thursday morning.\
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My wife is at the GFOA convention.  Other than some arm candy requirements here I have to keep her company I will be footloose and fancy free.\
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Jay",21395,"BBCode","2012-05-27 18:46:35"
21396,563,"Jay--\
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Alfonso plays every Wednesday at the Green Mill and sometimes on Fridays at Katerinas. \
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I live in the South Loop on Michigan Avenue\, so I am very easy to find. My home number is (312)265-1746\, and my cell is (609)694-8554. I retired at the end of March\, so I am home pretty much all the time. I already gave you my e-mail...\
Jay--\
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We'll only have that one weekend then\, because I'll be leaving for Django in June Monday morning most likely\, since Dwight Deason will be here Sunday. I'm not sure playing my little gaggle of gypsy guitars qualifies as a privilege\, but you are welcome to have at any and all. Maybe we can get a jam together Sunday night when Dwight is here. And I'll also see what gigs there are that weekend. If Alfonso is at Katerinas\, we'll saunter on up there. Our GJ ensemble is Thursday at 8:30. Too bad you won't be here for that. \
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Anyway\, it's always nice to meet up with Djangobooks people. I find your posts entertaining and insightful\, so it will be fun to meet up. \
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Michael",21394,"BBCode","2012-05-27 19:02:11"
21397,1737,"Hi Charlie\,\
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I didn't in the end.  May at some point. But I've been so taken with my AJL that I haven't felt the need order another. Also I may be leaning away from D-holes so I may replace my Shopis D with an oval in future we'll see.\
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What ever happened with yours?  I assume you have it back. How are you finding it?\
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Ian",17793,"BBCode","2012-05-28 15:05:57"
21398,3253,"Hello my friend!\
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There's a chap in the UK by the name of Terry Rolison\, a Django collector. I don't know if you know him or not.\
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[url]http://terryrolisonmusic.co.uk/vinyl.html[/url]\
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At the top\, he shows an image of a transcription disc.\
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\"A rare c1940 transcription disc for armed forces radio broadcast. This 78 rpm record is 16 inches in diameter.\" Something we know of or not?  :) \
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At the top here he lists a \"Test Pressing\" to be investigated\, signed S Grappelly. As far as I concerned\, that matrix number on that one is unissued as well. Link:\
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[url]http://terryrolisonmusic.co.uk/django.html[/url]\
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\"If I had you\" and \"Nocturne\" at the top there are issued on Intégrale Django Reinhardt as evidenced by the Matrix Numbers. They were test pressings but only unissued on 78.\
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He has some other oddities as well; Blues Barbizon and Swing 49 on \"Dial\" Matrix number 754. They might just be \"Django's Blues\" and \"Swing 48\" but you never know. One of these discs are actually on ebay now but very expensive:\
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[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/DJANGO-REINHARDT-Dial-754-JAZZ-78-rpm-MINT-/360461253239?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item53ed2a3a77#ht_1291wt_1396[/url]\
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Here's some info on this disc:\
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[url]http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/7941297[/url]\
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Other oddities include \"Crazy Rhythm\" for Victor\, marked not for sale and with the matrix number \"Revue\"  :shock: and \"Blue lou\" and \"?\" for Swing\, matrix number 259. Why the question mark? No label? And other rarities such as \"Joseph Reinhardt Joue pour Django\"\, which had three editions. Two with colour photographs of Joseph. [url]http://www.djangostation.com/Joseph-joue-pour-Django\,350.html[/url]\
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Maybe you can go through the list there and perhaps find more oddities.  :D \
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Is this old news?  :) \
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Now I don't know how to best approach collectors\,  :!:  but if you feel like it you could contact him at [url]http://terryrolisonmusic.co.uk/contact.html[/url]\
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Richard.",21398,"BBCode","2012-05-28 17:51:00"
21399,58,"Hey Ian:\
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I'm still waiting! It's been 9 months ;-(. His last report (last week) was that I would have it in 2 to 3 wks. Glad to hear you got a great AJL; is it a D hole too? Do have pics of your Shopis or AJL posted anywhere?\
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Charlie",17780,"BBCode","2012-05-28 19:59:46"
21400,848,"Hi Pida\,\
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I see you have won the auction for Olivier Marin. If you get bored with it\, or you decide to change the guitar\, i am interested. I also bid for that guitar but slept over the end of the auction. I have Altamira\, few months old\, with which i am satisfied\,\, but i change guitars every now and then. If you ever wish to sell it or trade + my money compensation\, please contact me. \
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Good luck\
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Ivan",21400,"BBCode","2012-05-29 08:07:16"
21401,1737,"Hi Charlie\,\
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Too bad\, rodrigo is a little slow...\
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Here is my ajl..\
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[url=http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/AJL-Guitars-Model-XO-2011-20684]http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/A ... 2011-20684[/url]\
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Cheers\
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Ian",17780,"BBCode","2012-05-29 14:02:10"
21402,58,"Beautiful! Wow\, I love that Brazilian; I've admired some of that Brazilian stock on his site for a while now.",17780,"BBCode","2012-05-29 20:35:50"
21403,226,"My wretched broadband is off at the moment so I can't look at those links properly!! No idea when it will come back again.",21398,"BBCode","2012-05-30 05:17:23"
21404,3253,"Nice hearing from you! Thanks for letting me know\, at least I know my messages went through to you.  :) Best of luck with the broadband. Darned service providers.  :?",21398,"BBCode","2012-05-30 11:38:48"
21405,1981,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55543#p55543]Subject: K&K Sound Pure Floating Bridge Pickup for Sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"harlemjoys\"]I have a used K&K Sound Pure Floating Bridge Pickup for sale.  It's in excellent condition and works great.  It's well known for producing a natural tone without all the feedback that you get from other pickups.\
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I'm selling it for $65 and that includes shipping anywhere in the continental U.S. from New Jersey.  I will also be open to shipping it internationally but in that case the buyer would also pay for shipping.\
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For more info read about it on the K&K Sound website:\
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[url=http://www.kksound.com/floatingbridge.html]http://www.kksound.com/floatingbridge.html[/url]\
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PM me if you are interested!\
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Alex[/quote]\
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Hi there I'm interested\, how much will it be to ship to denmark\, copenhagen\,\,ill be happy to buy it from you via paypal\, ..all the best thomas",21405,"BBCode","2012-05-30 14:56:40"
21406,3399,"Hey Michael\, \
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Last question about the Paris Swing 42. How would you describe the volume of the guitar. Is it considerably louder than say...A gitane? How does it compete with the Dell Arte Hommage D holes (American made) in terms of volume? Is the bridge the same as the Gitane bridge (I hate them). Lastly\, how would you describe the neck profile? Is it C-shaped\, U-shaped\, or in simpler terms does it lean towards a more traditional or more modern style neck? Thanks again.\
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-Justin",21392,"BBCode","2012-05-30 15:19:05"
21407,9,"[quote=\"dontanman\"]\
Last question about the Paris Swing 42. How would you describe the volume of the guitar. Is it considerably louder than say...A gitane? [/quote]\
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It's louder than most of the Gitanes....the tone has a better balance\, no so bass heavy like the Gitanes so it's clearer and easier to hear.\
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[quote]How does it compete with the Dell Arte Hommage D holes (American made) in terms of volume?[/quote]\
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Varies\, some of the US Hommage models were a bit thuddy and didn't sound as good as these Paris Swing modeles. The brighter ones could be quite loud\, but I still think I prefer the Paris Swing to most of them as the the louder US ones tended to have a lot of overtone ringing which could be really annoying. The Paris Swing is quite dry which is very rare for an Asian made guitar. Something I like a lot.\
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[quote] Is the bridge the same as the Gitane bridge (I hate them).[/quote] \
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No\, it's different than the Gitane brides. A better design\, no so heavy\, but still not ideal.\
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[quote]Lastly\, how would you describe the neck profile? Is it C-shaped\, U-shaped\, or in simpler terms does it lean towards a more traditional or more modern style neck? Thanks again.[/quote]\
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It'a a copy of a Favino style neck\, so rather modern. Basically a C shape but flatter on the back. Not super deep like the U shape neck on the old Selmers that Gitane copied on the DG-300.",21393,"BBCode","2012-05-30 15:36:33"
21408,154,"Hi Ben\,\
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The pickup arrived\, and it's magnificent! Exactly what I was hoping it to be (and everything that the Stimer reissue is not). \
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A pleasure doing business with you -- I'll look you up next time I'm home.\
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Very best\,\
Joseph\
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PS. You wouldn't happen to know anyone in NS who might be in the market for a cheap and cheerful gypsy guitar\, would you? I left my old Rodriguez beginners D-Hole with my folks\, and it could use a good home.",21350,"BBCode","2012-05-30 16:38:44"
21409,620,"Hi Joseph\,\
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I'm glad the Peche found a good home. As to the guitar\, the GJ community in Nova Scotia is quite tiny\, and everyone I know is happy with what they have. But I'll ask if anyone knows someone looking for something like that.\
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Hope to meet you someday.\
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Ben",21351,"BBCode","2012-05-30 17:25:07"
21410,1509,"Hi Thomas\, \
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Sounds good.  I will go to my post office today and find out much air mail will cost to Denmark and I'll let you know.  Talk to you soon.\
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Alex",21405,"BBCode","2012-05-31 04:38:27"
21411,1509,"Hi Thomas\, \
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Just add $5 to the total and that should cover the shipping by airmail.  Please send me your address and I'll mail this out to you.\
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You can paypal the $70 to:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aesoudah@gmail.com\">aesoudah@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks and enjoy the pickup!\
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Alex",21405,"BBCode","2012-05-31 17:58:22"
21412,1981,"Hi there\, the 70 bucks are currently on route to your account\, send me the pickup to.\, thanks for the deal. Regards Thomas\
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Thomas Laursen\
Hanstholmvej 5a\
2720 Copenhagen\
Denmark",21405,"BBCode","2012-06-01 02:44:30"
21413,2681,"Hello Elliot\, in a Feb. post\, you offered to share those Givone charts. Would love to see them. Thanks\
      Regards\, Bob",21413,"BBCode","2012-06-01 19:37:57"
21414,1981,"did you receive the payment?? i haven't heard anything from you\,\,Regards Thomas",21405,"BBCode","2012-06-04 23:44:37"
21415,1509,"Hi Thomas\,\
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I did\, thanks.  I've already mailed the pickup to your address.  Please let me know when you receive it.  Thanks.\
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Alex",21405,"BBCode","2012-06-05 03:43:46"
21416,1981,"sure thing\,ill let you know when it arrives\,\,swing on",21405,"BBCode","2012-06-05 05:24:14"
21417,1981,"Hi Alex\, the pickup has arrived today and it works like a charm\, thanks for a great deal\,\,all the best from Denmark\,\,are you going to Samois this year",21405,"BBCode","2012-06-06 10:45:36"
21418,151,"Hi Ben\
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I hope you've been well.  I have been exchanging letters with Siv Lie who I guess you play with regularly.  She tells me that you and your wife/spouse are going to France soon and will be down near Saumur and Orleans before the Samois festival.  It's especially beautiful country there.  Francis Moerman lived only a few miles from Saumur and I've spent a lot of time around there.  I hope you have a wonderful time and if you have any questions about places to stay/things to do\, I can't offer a whole lot of info but will be happy to share what I do know.  That part of the Loire Valley is my favorite place in the world.\
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Are you going to be at Django in June at all?  Wife\, son and I will be there over the weekend\, would be nice to see you again.\
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Best\
Scot",21418,"BBCode","2012-06-06 11:08:05"
21419,151,"Hi Mike\
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I hope you're well\, I sent you an email via your old address\, don't know if it's still good.   anyway\, I will be at django in June for a bit over the weekend\, if there are any old recordings from my database that I can copy and bring for you\, don't hesitate to ask.  Looking forward to seeing some old friends and putting faces to many folks I only know through the net.\
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Best Regards\
Scot",10787,"BBCode","2012-06-06 11:12:35"
21420,248,"Hey Scot!!!\
Great to hear from you man! Yeah\, I love the loire- I was there once before\, but only for a short period of time. This will be the first time I even stay the night in the area. We are staying in Angers for two days; going to visit a few vineyards (two\, perhaps) and just have some fun. We would love to play someplace in Angers while we are there . . but that remains to be worked out. Let me know if you have any venue contacts there! I will not be at DIJ this year (sadly) because I am finally going back to Samois (after several years - last time was 05); and I'm really excited. \
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I'll be sad to miss all you guys! have fun. I was hanging with the boyers out at DFNW last year\, very impressive. And I love the new CD!\
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We'd love to do some playing in the south- perhaps in the late winter? After the turn of the year. Any thoughts on that?\
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How's everything else? I hope everything is good\, and that you are having a lot of fun! I still remember my first few times hearing live gypsy jazz in Greensboro\, and meeting David you and Rex . . crazy. So thanks for turning me on to this incredible music!\
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Ben",21420,"BBCode","2012-06-06 15:45:59"
21421,248,"Hi Michael \
I will miss you guys at django in June. Play some great rhythm for me! I hope to see you soon; and with a lot of stories to tell about traveling to france to attend Samois again!!!\
Cheers\,\
Ben",19638,"BBCode","2012-06-06 17:51:16"
21422,2132,"Hanear - Paul\, from Madison\, started the thread.  Welcome to the community.  I'm always up for jamming.  What part of town do you live in?  \
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Cheers\,\
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Paul",21422,"BBCode","2012-06-06 18:10:05"
21423,3970,"Hey Paul\,\
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My name is Tony. I'm a student so I live on campus. I live in Eagle Heights which is right by Shorewood\, if you're familiar with the west side. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm 25 and have been playing guitar on and off for about 10 years\, most of that time I spent learning singer/songwriter type tunes on acoustic. I played in the high school jazz band for a year and was introduced to gypsy jazz around that time. I applied for the music program at UW - Green Bay and was not accepted\, but continued to play for fun. Since school started last year (I'm in grad school to become a librarian) guitar has taken a back seat but I've recently picked it up again and really hope to make some progress in this style.\
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Up until now I've always approached improv from scales and modes\, which is great outside of jazz\, but now I'm really kind of starting over and trying to learn how to solo with arpeggios too. I'm not a strong rhythm player in general but I hope studying gypsy jazz will help with that as well.\
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Anyway I only know the chords for 3 or 4 songs right now (dark eyes\, minor swing\, djangology\, and all of me) and I haven't really had the chance to practice soloing much but I think playing with other people is the best way to improve. \
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So now you know where I'm coming from  :D \
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Let me know what you think\,\
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Tony",21423,"BBCode","2012-06-06 19:05:33"
21424,563,"Ben\, I am very sorry to hear you won't be in Northampton. Dajngo in June won't be the same without you\, and the guitar show has lost its rhythm ace. I am now playing rhythm for a little GJ group here in Chicago\, and I was hoping to pick your brain for all sorts of tips and guidance. \
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Anyway\, have fun at Samois. I want to go\, but this isn't the year. Please tell me all about it when you return. \
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And get your ass to Chicago\, so I can sit at the feet of the Rhythm Master and try to absorb a bit of what you know.\
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Until we meet again\, all the very best to Eve and to you. Please tell her I said \"hello\"!",21424,"BBCode","2012-06-06 23:46:47"
21425,2132,"Hey Tony\, thanks for the info.  I live in the Vilas Park area.  Other than playing as a kid (Crosby Stills Nash\, etc.)\, I'm not tremendously experienced in the style either\, basically starting over as of the last several months\, due to some chronic injury stuff that was pretty prohibitive a few years back.  At any rate\, with you\, I find it gets old to play alone\, after awhile\, so would be great to jam sometime.  I've concentrated on rhythm since coming back\, have about 30-35 tunes down\, working on a list of somewhere   close to 100 tunes or so that I hope to work on pretty intensively over the next year\, only recently turned to some lead playing.  \
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I'm going to Django in June\, but would love to get together after that.  I'm pretty free most nights save Tuesdays (M\, W are best)\, so let me know what works with you\, and we can work it out.  \
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Cheers\,\
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Paul\
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[quote=\"hanear21\"]Hey Paul\,\
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My name is Tony. I'm a student so I live on campus. I live in Eagle Heights which is right by Shorewood\, if you're familiar with the west side. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm 25 and have been playing guitar on and off for about 10 years\, most of that time I spent learning singer/songwriter type tunes on acoustic. I played in the high school jazz band for a year and was introduced to gypsy jazz around that time. I applied for the music program at UW - Green Bay and was not accepted\, but continued to play for fun. Since school started last year (I'm in grad school to become a librarian) guitar has taken a back seat but I've recently picked it up again and really hope to make some progress in this style.\
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Up until now I've always approached improv from scales and modes\, which is great outside of jazz\, but now I'm really kind of starting over and trying to learn how to solo with arpeggios too. I'm not a strong rhythm player in general but I hope studying gypsy jazz will help with that as well.\
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Anyway I only know the chords for 3 or 4 songs right now (dark eyes\, minor swing\, djangology\, and all of me) and I haven't really had the chance to practice soloing much but I think playing with other people is the best way to improve. \
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So now you know where I'm coming from  :D \
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Let me know what you think\,\
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Tony[/quote]",21422,"BBCode","2012-06-07 05:35:22"
21426,3970,"Sounds good\, let me know how DIJ goes. We'll work out a time to meet after.\
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Tony",21423,"BBCode","2012-06-07 06:36:20"
21427,2132,"Will do\, Tony.  FYI\, home phone is 467-2278\, e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pksmith_morin1@msn.com\">pksmith_morin1@msn.com</a><!-- e -->\, feel free to contact anytime.\
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-Paul\
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[quote=\"hanear21\"]Sounds good\, let me know how DIJ goes. We'll work out a time to meet after.\
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Tony[/quote]",21422,"BBCode","2012-06-07 06:49:57"
21428,151,"Hi Ben\
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Well\, Angers is more Anjou and I've spent most of my time down there in Vienne.  But don't miss the town of Saumur\, a beautiful and charming place.  Montreuil-Bellay likewise.  The last time we were there we stayed in one of the troglodyte hotels further south\, a wonderful experience.  The red wines from Chinon are great\, too.  Performing venues - no\, don't imagine you can find much of that.  Just  enjoy things.  A word of warning because I don't know what days you're going to be there - in rural France\, everything and I do mean everything\, is closed on Sunday.  If you're going to be there on Sunday\, get whatever you will need the day before.\
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If you would like to play down south\, give me a call later on this summer\, I'll see if I can help you out.  I am not much into performing anymore\, but on occasion I get out.  Have a good trip!\
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Best\
Scot",21418,"BBCode","2012-06-07 08:38:53"
21429,516,"Hi Bob\
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Sorry for the delay in answering\, my modem needed replacing.\
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I don't have it scanned in (or a scanner)\, but give me a few days and let me run over to the copy shop and I'll send it to you.  Does this pm system take attachments? Or else just send me your email address and I'll send it that way.\
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Elliot",21413,"BBCode","2012-06-07 12:57:06"
21430,2681,"No problem \, Elliott. My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:perltone5@yahoo.com\">perltone5@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->. Thank you. This group is kind of over my head\, but I'm trying. BTW\, I live in the north suburbs of Chgo and Madison is high on our list for retirement.\
      Regards\, Bob",21413,"BBCode","2012-06-07 14:38:47"
21431,1699,"I' m just now going through your posts from 1995 regarding the Dutch Gypsy families. Fascinating reading. In the brief time that I have accessed the forum\, your posts have always stood out.\
I'm hoping maybe you can help me. As much as I love Gypsy jazz\, there is another genre that Zi love as well. I've been searching the web in vain for info. Perhaps it's best describe with examples: Du Djaial by Moreno\, there was a video featuring a guitar/violin duo playing a Hungarian piece. The fellows name was Davy (DCSchool); Czardas by Hansche Weiss... Seems to definitely Hungarian... Pays de let's? I'm looking for resources for guitar. I love that sound!! \
I would appreciate any guidance you can offer.\
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Yours\, John",21431,"BBCode","2012-06-09 13:21:51"
21432,3253,"Hi Roger.\
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I tried contacting Terry via E-mail\, but I got a reply stating: \"Thank you for your enquiry about music lessions et.c.\" So we'll see if I ever get a reply. Otherwise I might try calling him some day\, although it would be a very expensive phone call.\
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Richard",21432,"BBCode","2012-06-09 16:00:14"
21433,226,"Away at the moment. My internet was on briefly just before I left\, albiet very slow. Hopefully it will still be on when I get home.\
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Roger",21432,"BBCode","2012-06-10 13:07:57"
21437,766,"Hi\,\
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I've been searching hard for the \"polymerized animal protein\" material to make picks out of. You mentioned that your friend has sheets of the material. Do you mind me asking where he found them?\
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Thanks!\
Jason",21437,"BBCode","2012-06-10 22:47:02"
21438,1871,"Hi Jason\,\
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my friend told he found the sheets in an old button-making shop. Hope this helps.",21437,"BBCode","2012-06-11 04:12:16"
21439,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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I'm back on the internet at the moment. Some time ago\, you mentioned a rare photo of Django. I can't find the actual message at the moment  but I think it was the cropped close-up below. It was taken at Salle Pleyel in 1945 with the Jack Platt ATC band and I have never been able to find a good quality full crop of it.\
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Attached is another one taken either a few seconds before or after which is much better quality. This is just a crop. The full one has Jack Platt standing to the left of Django.\
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If I can stay on the internet\, I'll have a look at the Rolinson stuff as soon as possible\
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Roger",21439,"BBCode","2012-06-11 15:18:22"
21441,3253,"Hi Roger! I had no idea it was from Salle Pleyel\, 1945. I wonder if it's the same concert as the one on the Intégrale that was broadcasted on the radio.\
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I had a copy of the bottom one but yours is higher resolution and mine had a red tint to it. I posted that one in a thread I made \"More from Django in Carnegie Hall\" along with another very grainy photo as a \"bonus\". The top one is indeed the one I referred to in a message\, and it appears on one of the covers of \"Guitars Unlimited Joue Django\". Thanks for sharing!\
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If those two are from the Salle Pleyel concert that is on the Intégrale\, (I know there is another poor quality photo definately from this event) I now know of three sessions we have photos from. One of the 1947 sessions with Grappelli\, (Django's face looks very muddy and unclear on that one) and it looks like they're recording from a mansion of some sort\, or a museum. Then there's the Salle Pleyel instance and the 1938 recording session for Decca. Has it ever been established which tunes they  are playing when the photos were taken?\
Maybe Spatzo knows exactly where the 1947 one was taken and what tunes they are playing? What's funny is that Django is sitting on a chair which is standing on a little rudimentary platform\, which another chair to put his foot on. Apparently this was common practice for him! (It's the secret to his success!!!!) It's a little silly\, but nothing beats the image from the Melody-Maker you sent me that you bought from Ted Cherrett.  :lol:",21439,"BBCode","2012-06-12 04:25:27"
21442,226,"Hello Richard\, \
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There are at least 10 photos from the 16th December\,1945 Salle Pleyel concert with the ATC band.\
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I don't understand what you mean when you say \"I now know of three sessions we have photos from\". However\, I presume the photo you are referring to is this one:-\
[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->1947 Grappelli Joseph Matelo Soudieux cropped.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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Here is another one taken at the same time:-\
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1947 DJANGO STEPH SOUDIEUX .JPG<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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The photos were taken at Studio Pelouze in Paris which was usually used for classical music recordings. It does look like a mansion and I once had some information on it but it seems to have disappeared.\
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I'm sure Spatzo would be only too happy to tell you exactly what tunes they were playing in EVERY photo that was ever taken  :roll:. I checked with him and he said Studio Pelouze was No 5 Rue Pelouze but you cannot always be sure he is not using a bit of poetic licence with these things!! :wink: \
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I knew you would upset Scot Wise with your comments about Matelo Ferret. He loves all the Ferrets and often seems a little lukewarm towards Django probably because he stole and continues to steal all the limelight. The reason he does so is\, of course\, because he was a far greater musician. I agree with you about Matelo's playing. The Ferret's were not good jazz players\, were doubtful improvisers and often did not really swing.....Don't tell Scot I said that!!!!! :shock:  :shock: \
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Roger",21439,"BBCode","2012-06-14 10:18:31"
21443,3253,"Hi Roger. \
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That's exactly the photo I meant. And thanks for the other one. Really cool photo\,  8)  nice view of Stéphanes rump. :roll: \
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What I meant was that I know of three recording sessions/concerts we have recordings from that there are photos of. 1938 in London with Naguine watching\, this one from March 26\, 1947 and the December 16\, 1945 Salle Pleyel concert. There are no doubt more photos where something was being recorded when the photo was taken. And even more photos where something was being recorded\, but what was recorded was for the radio and has not been reissued.\
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Come to think of it\, there's that photo with Django infront of an AFN microphone and another with Django infront of a microphone looking at the ATC band pianist sitting at the piano. I can't really put a date on those two though apart from 1945.\
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I understand scot's reaction but it was unnecessary for him to nearly start an arguement over it. In my mind I wasn't at all hostile against the ferrets and their musical legacy. Whatever. :P  :)",21439,"BBCode","2012-06-14 12:23:29"
21444,766,"Thanks!",21437,"BBCode","2012-06-14 20:43:25"
21445,470,"Hi dave \, sorry took so long to reply. my email addy is\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypsysongs@aim.com\">gypsysongs@aim.com</a><!-- e -->.  i'll be at dfnw this year. Hopefully Lollo will report to fapy what a great fest it is.      best regards   greg",21325,"BBCode","2012-06-15 16:45:22"
21446,226,"There must surely have been more photos taken at that 1938 London recording session but I have never seen any. :?  :(  :cry: \
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Here is a photo from the 1950 April/May Rome recordings with Andre Ekyan:-\
[attachment=2]<!-- ia2 -->1950 Django Last HCQ.jpg<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment]\
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......and here is one from the NIce Jazz Festival\, 1948 that appears on Integrale Vol 16:-\
[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->1948 Nice Festival 2.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
Notice Django is playing an electric/amplified guitar in both these.\
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Also London\, 1946:-\
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1946 London Abbey Road 2.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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I'll have a check to see if there are any other recording sessions that were photographed.\
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Roger",21439,"BBCode","2012-06-16 02:38:05"
21447,3056,"Sorry these are long gone",19610,"BBCode","2012-06-17 03:01:29"
21448,3606,"Is this still available?  Do you accept paypal?\
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J\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55937#p55937]Subject: Stimer ST48 pickup[/url]\
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[quote=\"michaljiri\"][b]Maurice Dupont Stimer[/b] pickup for sale. Fits oval hole guitars. Original box and cable. Cable is fitted with a right angled jack for better mobility in playing. A great clear sound on gigs! Used only a few times...I now play a D-hole.\
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$200.00 includes [list][/list]shipping in US.[/quote]",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-17 20:06:31"
21450,3819,"Hi. I am interested in the guitar. Is it still available? I'm in LA and travel to San Diego often\, maybe I can come see it.\
Thanks\,\
Bryan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55792#p55792]Subject: 1993 Di Mauro for sale w hard case[/url]\
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[quote=\"yellowheaded\"]I have a blood red (Joseph) Di Mauro \"Jazz 2\" guitar for sale. I bought it from Jacques Mazzoleni on Sept 11\, 2001. I played it for a few years with Alfonso Ponticelli's band. I love this guitar. I kept it for sentimental reasons but I don't play gypsy jazz anymore and I don't really need any more instruments laying around. It has a big tone pick up in it and some wear below the high e string on the body of the gtr. Other than that it is in good shape. I have never seen another one like it (though Patrick Saussois once told me that he had one). $1\,700 or best offer.  If you are in San Diego or NYC this summer come by and play it. If not we will have to ship it. \
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/80126648@N08/]http://www.flickr.com/photos/80126648@N08/[/url]\
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all the best\
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john eichleay.[/quote]",21450,"BBCode","2012-06-18 07:19:13"
21452,3961,"Hi\, did the gutiar sell?",21452,"BBCode","2012-06-18 09:28:50"
21453,555,"The DG-300 is available. Thanks",21452,"BBCode","2012-06-18 09:52:28"
21455,131,"Just a quick note to say thanks again for giving me access to your collection for documentation purposes.   I know it is more than a notion to hoof all that from Chicago to Northampton\, but I really learned a lot.    Over the next couple days\, I will formalize my notes and send copies to you.   \
\
Thanks for your support on my own guitars.   Didn't sell anything this year\, but Michael Horowitz had a look at them on Saturday and would be glad to sell them for me\, which is actually better for me as I'd rather spend what little free time I have building rather than marketing.   \
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All the Best\, \
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Craig",21455,"BBCode","2012-06-18 12:57:11"
21456,3236,"Swingnation\,\
Thanks for responding. I don't take Paypal but will accept a money order.\
I'll cover shipping fees. Where are you located?\
MJ",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-18 15:29:51"
21457,3606,"Jayson Goodner\
123 5th Ave. #3\
Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\
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What's your mailing address?\
\
And just to confirm\, this is a reissue Stimer ST48 for oval-hole.\
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Did you go to DIJ last week?  Did we meet?\
J",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-18 15:39:54"
21458,3236,"Jayson\,\
I never got the chance to make it this year.\
I've gone twice in the past to Django in June at Smith College in Mass.\
Yes this is a Dupont Stimer ST48 I bought from Michael at Djangobooks.\
You can see a pic on the store page.\
Or send me your email and I'll send you a pic.\
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My address is\,\
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Michael Maskarinec\
333 Woodside Rd.\
Pittsburgh\, PA\
15221\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mgmaskarinec@aol.com\">mgmaskarinec@aol.com</a><!-- e -->",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-18 18:42:56"
21459,563,"Craig--\
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It was a pleasure to let you have at 'em. You have come a long way as a builder\, and in my view\, those two Castelluccias were top shelf\, and competitive with Rodrigo and Bob's stuff. If my closet weren't full\, I'd have probably driven home with the 3-bracer. The little plastic Mac was nearly free\, cost about as much as a Cigano\, and will fit on a shelf next to my grandfather's violin. Besides\, I'll likely sell it after I have a little fun with it. \
\
Benny really wanted the 3-bracer Casty you made\, and if he can sell his Dupont\, expect that he'll get it. \
\
Anyway\, whatever I have that you didn't get to study this year can be looked at next. What you've learned will be of great interest to me\, and I hope that your time with them will lead to an even better batch of guitars next time around. That won't be easy\, but given the degree by which you improved in one year\, I fully figure that next time around you'll dazzle us further. Even the 2008 you left in the room got some really nice comments. \
\
Thanks to you for the HC/DC pdf file. I will put it to use.\
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I'll let you know if I get down your way\, and know as well that should you find your way to Chicago\, the guest room will be waiting. It's always a pleasure to hang out with you.\
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Michael",21455,"BBCode","2012-06-18 18:44:54"
21461,3399,"Hey Michael\,\
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Just a quick question\, as you are a bit more experienced than most dealing with Favinos. Did they almost exclusively have laminated maple necks or were they solid for the most part? Are the Hommage necks laminate or solid? What is the difference in tone between laminate and solid and mahogany vs maple?\
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I know there are a lot of questions but it is something I have been curious about for a long time. I believe neck material can definitely effect tone. Thanks for the help!\
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-Justin",21461,"BBCode","2012-06-19 07:19:42"
21462,3973,"Hey Bryan\
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Sure come on by and have a look. I just got a message from someone in Montreal who is interested but it would be much easier to sell it to someone in CA.  WHen do you think you will be free to swing by?\
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john 718 514 5688",21450,"BBCode","2012-06-19 13:24:30"
21463,9,"Hi Justin\,\
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I don't think anyone makes necks out of laminate. Generally it's solid wood that's divided into several pieces. Favino almost always made three piece maple necks\, but sometimes used beechwood too. Most copies\, like the Hommage\, also have three piece maple necks.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",21463,"BBCode","2012-06-19 13:41:26"
21465,3325,"Hi Lorretta\, So glad to see you post. My hard drive took a hit this winter. The web and ebay were fine as they were on the net. But I have to download my e-mails off the server as I get so many with the businesses. I have posted here a couple of times\, hoping you would see. I know I have that card somewhere\, but haven't found it yet.... I did not get to go to DIJ.  I have been too busy on the road to get much practice in. I bought a small car the last week in Jan. It only had 8 miles when I got it. It now has 16\,000. I am feeling like a truck driver these days. I would love to hear from you when you get time. Take care\,Karen Ann    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Regimentalhq@cox.net\">Regimentalhq@cox.net</a><!-- e -->\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56007#p56007]Subject: Accordions at Django in June?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Loritmo\"]I'd love to hear from any accordion players who went to Django in June.  Were there many of you? How were the workshops? What did you like? Anything you didn't like?\
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Lorretta[/quote]",21465,"BBCode","2012-06-19 16:27:13"
21466,3236,"Jayson\, \
Are you still interested?",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-19 23:12:26"
21467,1833,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAKEAnAFnc&feature=relmfu]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAKEAnA ... ure=relmfu[/url]",21467,"BBCode","2012-06-20 00:11:19"
21468,1833,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBElUKiukeA&feature=relmfu]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBElUKiu ... ure=relmfu[/url]",21468,"BBCode","2012-06-20 00:14:36"
21469,3782,"Hi\
Is the pickup still available and if so would you ship to Hong Kong.\
Thanks\
Roy",21469,"BBCode","2012-06-20 00:26:31"
21470,3782,"Hi\
Is it still available and if so would you ship to Hong Kong ?\
Thanks\
Roy",21470,"BBCode","2012-06-20 01:15:49"
21471,3782,"Hi\
Is it still available and if so would you ship to Hong Kong ?\
Thanks\
Roy",21471,"BBCode","2012-06-20 01:22:42"
21472,3782,"Hi \
Just noticed your location \, I'll be in the UK in July so no need to ship.\
Roy",21472,"BBCode","2012-06-20 01:25:43"
21473,3236,"Roy\,\
It is still available...But I cover only shipping in US continental.\
I'll need to charge you the shipping fees.\
You could pay by money order.\
Let me know and thanks for your interest.\
Its a great pickup\, I just don't need it since I switched to a D-hole model.\
mj",21470,"BBCode","2012-06-20 03:18:10"
21474,154,"Hi Roy\,\
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Thanks for your interest in the pickup. I no longer live in the UK\, but would be happy to ship to Hong Kong as long as you're willing to pay the extra in shipping.\
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If you're still interested\, drop me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joseph.rosenberg@cantab.net\">joseph.rosenberg@cantab.net</a><!-- e -->.\
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Best\,\
Joseph",21472,"BBCode","2012-06-20 04:04:55"
21475,551,"ASE FILE \, OLA EINAI DYNATON \, EDW PRWTA VGIKE O KARAMANLIS PRO9YPOURGOS META O VLAKAS NOUMERO 2 KAI TWRA O MEGAVLAX ANTWNAKIS \, OPOTE SA LAOS EXOUME PIO SOVARA PROVLIMATA \, TWRA H ANTIPROSWPIA MAS STH JAZZ EINAI KATI ANTISTOIXO STH KYVERNISI MAS  :x \
MHN ANHSYXEIS \, EYTYXWS POU YPARXEI K O LOUKATOS !!!!",21468,"BBCode","2012-06-20 04:17:48"
21477,2908,"Hi Heavy Django\, \
Sorry\, I just saw this message. Thanks for the kind words\, the Galliano tune at the end is French Touch.",21006,"BBCode","2012-06-20 06:16:10"
21478,3606,"Hey Michael\,\
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Yup\, still interested.  Putting money order in mail today.",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-20 06:30:25"
21479,1833,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isA-GzUDjD0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isA-GzUDjD0[/url]\
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ante kalo apogeuma.. :):)",21468,"BBCode","2012-06-20 07:35:55"
21480,2959,"Hey Lango\,\
Have been meaning to ask for quite some time...\
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Givone's 5 shapes\, are they the CAGED system? \
How deep does his book go? For instance\, I have an old CAGED book from another author who only went through the Major scale\, then at the back of the book simply listed in text what the 7th\, 9th\, minor\, etc scales were aka 1\,2\,b3\,4\,5\,6\,7 type thing = Lame. I'm such a visual person and want to see the shapes.\
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How does Givone go about addressing the scales? Would love to hear your impressions as $50 isn't something I just toss around on guitar books.  :lol: I've been disappointed in a few of the GJ books I bought.\
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Thanks man\,\
Andy",21480,"BBCode","2012-06-20 07:39:17"
21481,2959,"Do I need to be in some kind of club to see this doc you made?  :D \
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-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55997#p55997]Subject: Groovy Chart Now Available[/url]\
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[quote=\"Elliot\"]Okay\,\
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So\, a chart from the book as drawn by me is now available to charter members in all its fabulous exclusivity.  If you're on the mailing list and want one\, please email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:viewofdelft@charter.net\">viewofdelft@charter.net</a><!-- e --> and I'll shoot one over to you.  It covers all 4 - m7\, M7\, m\, M in each of the 5 positions as written\, with extra dots for the extra notes going down the scale.  Enjoy...  \
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Elliot[/quote]",21481,"BBCode","2012-06-20 07:57:48"
21482,516,"Andy -\
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You're in!  :D \
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I'm attaching the chart to this pm.  If there is a problem\, let me know...\
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Elliot",21481,"BBCode","2012-06-20 08:06:13"
21483,516,"Hi Wiil - \
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Did I send one out to you? I don't remember.\
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Anyway I've attached it here -\
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Regards\,\
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Elliot\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56001#p56001]Subject: Groovy Chart Now Available[/url]\
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[quote=\"Lango-Django\"]Thanks\, Elliot! I look forward to seeing that.\
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Will[/quote]",21483,"BBCode","2012-06-20 08:09:29"
21484,2959,"Good to be here\, good to be here.  :lol:  Thanks Elliot!\
Now how do I read this? The scan is rough.\
The m\, M\, m7\, M7 is chopped off at the top.\
I do not see any \"strings\" lines drawn? Shapes look to be over have 4 or 5 strings only\, but I cannot tell which ones.\
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Hmm\, maybe I need the book. Emailed Lango asking him about it - how much content there is.\
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Thanks\,\
-Andy\
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[quote=\"Elliot\"]Andy -\
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You're in!  :D \
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I'm attaching the chart to this pm.  If there is a problem\, let me know...\
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Elliot[/quote]",21481,"BBCode","2012-06-20 08:21:07"
21485,2082,"Hi Andy\,\
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Do you still have this guitar?  \
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Denny.\
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[quote=\"andyculpepper\"]Hello\,\
I made this guitar about 6 months ago\, you might remember my thread on here about it.  I also wrote about it in my blog\, here you can see pictures of the finished guitar:\
[url=http://andyculpepperguitars.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/selmer-maccaferri-done/]http://andyculpepperguitars.wordpress.c ... erri-done/[/url]\
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Howard Alden played this guitar and loved the traditional sound and playability\, and especially the neck profile.  I have some pictures of him playing it which I can email if you're interested.\
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I'm selling it now because I just haven't found as much time to play it as I thought I would\, but I like it a lot.  It has very few playing hours on it and the condition is like new.  Here's a video of my fumbling around on it with a plastic pick\, recorded with a $60 Sony stereo mic and no effects on the sound:  :D \
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7QJudveCGI&feature=youtu.be]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7QJudve ... e=youtu.be[/url]\
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Specs:\
Top: Spruce\
Back and sides: Indian Rosewood\
Neck/fingerboard: Spanish cedar/ebony\
Bridge: Indian rosewood with bone saddle\, hollowed out and very light\
Tuners: Gotoh\
Finish: French polish\
Scale length: 670 mm\
Nut width: 46 mm\
Adjustable truss rod \
Action at 12th fret: 2.2 mm bass 2.0 mm treble\
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Price: $1300 including case and shipping within the lower 48.\
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Please email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aculpepper@afewcrows.com\">aculpepper@afewcrows.com</a><!-- e --> if you're interested.  \
Thanks![/quote]",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-20 10:56:09"
21486,516,"Andy - \
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Sorry you are having trouble.  All the shapes have 6 strings. Granted\, some of the lines look a bit smushed when there is only one note on a string like the two at the top left\, but there are 6.  The xerox fattened the linework I'm afraid.\
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The columns are m7\, M7\, m\, M from left to right\, and there are numbers at the frets.  \
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Maybe I should grab a stencil and redo it...\
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Elliot",21481,"BBCode","2012-06-20 11:20:24"
21487,3474,"Hi Denny\,\
Yes\, the guitar is still available.  Let me know if you have any questions about it.\
\
Thanks\,\
Andy",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-20 13:48:59"
21488,3236,"Jayson\, Great. I'll hold it for you.\
MJ",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-21 04:14:37"
21489,2082,"Hi Andy\,\
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What type of strings do you have on it?\
Is there any arch or is it flat?\
From your video the sound seems bright and dry.\
Are there any overtones or ringing on certain notes?\
\
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Thanks\,\
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Denny.",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-21 06:26:08"
21490,1713,"Hi Ben\,\
I am sorry about your accident\, I hope your recovery is a speedy one.  It was good to see you and I wanted to thank you for your information on the ischell.  I got one yesterday\, still playing around\, but already gone from a first impression of \"this is awful\, it's going back!\" to \"not bad at all\, have to get better at feedback avoidance\".  All jokes about Django's fingers aside\, the Freddie Green one note chord method might be easier on a healing ring finger for awhile.  See you next year\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",21490,"BBCode","2012-06-21 12:23:31"
21492,1790,"Thanks for the question.\
\
Yes\, the shapes are from the CAGED shapes\, but Givone five shapes aren't just a map of the different scale degrees in various positions like the ones you mentioned. His are a sort of combination of chord tones\, scale tones and chromatic notes which have been selected for the student to play over and over to memorize. \
\
 Givone's \"forms\" vary in length\, some are three bars long. others are four or even five. By playing them verbatim\, over a tune like \"Sweet Georgia Brown\" which stays one one chord for a long time\, you can achieve a gypsy-ish sound\, but the forms are also effective for pulling ascending or descending passages out to use for one or two bar purposes.\
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There are actually twenty of these \"forms\"--- five majors\, five dominants and then five minor with five separate dominants.\
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As to the cost of the book\, everybody in our group agrees that it was money well spent\, because there's enough great stuff in there to keep you busy for probably a year or more.\
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Regards\,\
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Will",21492,"BBCode","2012-06-21 18:52:11"
21493,1790,"Here's my review of the Givone book from a few months back\, if this is any help in deciding whether it sounds like what you want or not\, HotTinRoof.\
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Will\
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Value Rating: 4: Good\, could be great\
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1) Daniel Givone’s “La Guitare Manouche Methode” is entirely in French--- not a word of English\, which may be a problem for some…\
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2) It mentions RH technique only in passing\, so it’s not a good beginner’s manual.\
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3) But it’s packed with an incredible amount of cool ideas; almost an encylopedia of GJ technique.\
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4) I’d guess that to learn everything in this book would take several years of study\, so the price is definitely reasonable!\
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5) Givone’s “five positions”: So logical! So obvious! Why hadn’t I ever thought of this?\
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6) OK\, here’s the negative: the accompanying CD is just not very user friendly: the passages are just played too fast for learning; so it’s going to require a major waste of time re-recording every single one of these 70+ cuts with a “slowdown” program. This is annoying when A) all the user wants to do is learn the musical material\, and B) today's sophisticated user is well aware that 21st century technology exists to make this problem needless!\
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7) But there are some lovely examples here of chord-melody style\, something I’ve not seen in any other manual.\
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8) Likewise\, at the end of the book there are cool tabbed solos in various styles: bossa\, rhumba\, ragtime\, samba\, and blues.\
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9) Daniel Givone is a gifted player\, but you know what I’d like to see? A gifted teacher like Michael Horowitz reworking this manual and publishing it in English in a more user-friendly format.\
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10) If that were to ever happen\, I’d give it five stars! But as it is\, I’m giving it four stars\, and I’ll tell you why: I’m hoping that if enough djangobooks.com members were to buy this book and help each other by communally sharing slow-downable recorded files privately\, we could\, without breaking copyright\, make learning Givone’s excellent material a much happier experience.\
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11) Now THAT would make this book a five-star method!",21492,"BBCode","2012-06-21 19:04:43"
21494,3782,"Thanks for getting back to me.\
I decided to go for the ST51.\
Best regards\
Roy",21470,"BBCode","2012-06-21 21:36:06"
21495,3474,"I believe the strings on it right now are D'addario and they are .011\"s .  The top is arched via the bracing\, there is no pliage.  The sound is quite bright and dry as you say\, and does not have a lot of overtones.  The notes sustain as a pure fundamental without being distorted by harmonics as on a classical guitar.\
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I do offer a one week return policy during which you can return the guitar for any reason\, you just pay shipping back to me and any damage to the guitar.  I can also set the action to whatever you like before I ship.  Right now it's quite low\, under 3 mm.\
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Thanks\,\
Andy",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-22 05:34:25"
21496,3236,"No problem...have fun!",21470,"BBCode","2012-06-22 13:34:53"
21497,151,"Hi Ben\
\
It was nice to meet you at DiJ\, and I was really sorry to see that you have injured your hand.  About 6 years ago\, while I was cutting a mortise along the grain with a Japanese cabinet saw (very sharp)\, I managed to cut my LH index finger right to the bone at the outboard side of the first joint.  It was a serious injury\, as I cut cleanly through a large nerve and the saw cut into the bone.  The young man who did the repair on it was a good craftsman and while I had some numbness in that fingertip for a few years\, I feel like I made a full recovery.  Don't be discouraged.  My hands have taken a beating over the decades through my trade and years of rock climbing\, and always came back strong.  Yours will too.  My best wishes for a speedy recovery.\
\
Best\
Scot",21497,"BBCode","2012-06-23 05:09:53"
21498,2682,"D man\, I saw a cryptic post of yours that indicated you were dissapointed  with the guitar once it arrived.I 'm curious what it was like and how it all ended\, that is if you are willing to tell the tale. At any rate I hope aall ended well for you.   Harry",21357,"BBCode","2012-06-23 06:22:55"
21500,2082,"...it will sound better with Galli's.\
I will think about it some more and let you know.\
PS\, I am in Cambridge ON\
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Denny.",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-23 11:58:30"
21501,3474,"Cool\, you're not that far from me (I'm in Ithaca NY).  There's a possibility I could actually meet you and let you try it somewhere near Buffalo because I might have to drive up there for something else.  Anyway let me know.\
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Thanks\,\
Andy",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-24 06:28:06"
21502,3800,"Hi Dominique!\
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Thanks for you answer.  I haven't decided yet wich camp should I take. Barbaeu is near the festival\, but Samoraeu is full of stars. The second problem that it will be not so easy to go everyday to the festival from Samoraeu. I have to find some guys whit a car :D . Is it actually a problem?\
I'm not a player\, so you can't jam with me :) . If its not a problem for you\, I will be glad to accept your help. Please give me you phone number and I write you a sms when I arrive at the camp.\
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Best wishes from Hamburg!\
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Mark",21502,"BBCode","2012-06-25 03:55:27"
21503,3606,"Hi Michael\,\
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I got to my office today and realized my envelope to you never got put in the outgoing mail box.  I'm sending it priority mail over lunch myself so you should get it by Wednesday at the latest.  Sorry for the delay.\
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Jayson",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-25 06:19:24"
21504,2082,"Hi Andy\,\
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It would be great to try the guitar and we often visit Rochester and Buffalo.\
I have played several Gypsy guitars and they were all different. Currently\, i play  a Dupont guitar. It's great for the lead high notes but can be muddy at times. What i don't like about it has some \"harmonics\" or echo on  a few notes that can be annoying. Perhaps this alone prevents it from being a  great guitar.\
My suggestion is that if you are interested in having some publicity for yourself and business\, that you send the guitar to Michael and have him post a sound clip on his website. I would bet that he sells it and then be prepared to start making a few more! Ofcourse he will charge you 20% on the sale\, but it will be well worth it for the publicity alone. He probably sells more Gypsy guitars than anyone.",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-25 08:34:24"
21505,3961,"Hello Dennis\, \
First off\, I want to say that I have enjoyed your music and also much of the material you have posted on your site (the beginners jam tracks are great).  I am writing you because like many I have caught the Gypsy Jazz bug and am hoping you can offer a bit of guidance.   I’ve been playing for a few years and can work my way through a few songs. I don’t have much of a background in theory but know the fundamentals.  I have been practicing GJ picking and strumming techniques with Michael’s book. I’ve also been learning five patterns of one arpeggio per week\, as well as various chord voicing. Despite all this\, I feel stuck. The questions I have for you is: Besides technique\, what should I be practicing? I have looked throughout the forum and have found great threads but sometimes too much information can be overwhelming for a newbie. If you can offer some insight I would greatly appreciate it. \
Thanks for your time\, and best from East Los Angeles.\
-Juan Landeros",21505,"BBCode","2012-06-25 09:53:16"
21506,3236,"Great!\
You'll love it.",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-25 15:59:42"
21507,1713,"Hi Ted\,\
Some time ago I think you recommended the folks at Retrofret/Musurgia.  I met them at the summer Philly guitar show on Saturday.  I was looking to sell a '39 Epiphone Deluxe and a Brad Nickerson flattop.  They were interested in the Epi\, had a great and informative talk with about archtops for rhythm\, and they made me a very fair offer which I accepted.  Seemed like great people to deal with\, just wanted to thank you for the lead some time back.\
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Best regards\,\
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Mark Anagnostopulos",21507,"BBCode","2012-06-25 17:22:51"
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It's good to know someone else in Wil's Givone group has an open mind and ear about music.  \
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Cheers\,\
Jim",21510,"BBCode","2012-06-26 09:34:19"
21517,2138,"I think Will takes this all a bit too seriously.  There are plenty of folks looking for the magic pill that will assist and help them play more melodically.  Givone's book is a good start for getting some good phrases under your fingers to start improvising.  There is a lot of merit in the book and I've learned quite a few things from it.  Essentially\, though\, it is an extension of the CAGED system and is very similar to Jimmy Bruno's fingering system.    \
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That being said\, I don't see the reason to dissect a Django solo to see if the Givone phrases exist within his playing.  I think it is more worthwhile to learn and put the master's phrasing into your improvisations rather than to put these exercises into your improve.  Once you have a phrase down\, analyze the crap out of it for theory and figure out why it might work.  I get a lot more out of things from doing this.  \
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When I transcribe a phrase\, I try to write it down ( a recent development) and organize them by the type of phrase (minor\, major\, dom7 to maj\, dom 7 to minor\, ii-V I\, ii-V-i\, I-VI-II-V\, IV-iv-I-VI\, etc etc).  I write down where I got the phrase from and any notes that I have from that and the chords it works over\, and if it is movable.  This will work for me because these are phrases I like or that appeal to my ear.  Different folks may not like my phrases because they aren't appealing to them.  In a nutshell\, I think the reason a lot of these \"systems\" don't work is that the person is using examples that are not appealing to the listener/student's ears\, which is why I think figuring out stuff from solos\, once you have some basic fingerings down\, works.\
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Anyway\, I have some deeper thoughts on this stuff that kind of works for me.  You can contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if you want to hear a little more and I'm about to dive back into this thing I tried before\, which was giving me good results. \
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As an aside\, I told Will that I won't be a major contributor to the group anymore and that he could take that information how he'd like.  This was after DiJ.  I'd prefer to hang out and listen and play with folks that have a bit more of an open mind towards stuff rather than yelling at others for being young.  the afternoon get-together was more of a bitch session about guys who play too fast and how Gonzalo isn't as friendly as he used to be or how Stephane is mean.  That's acceptable\, because the last time I checked\, Gonz and Stephane are flesh and blood too.  They just happen to be really good at this thing we do.  Outside of the teaching and performing thing\, most of the teachers were chill people and nice guys as long as if you were not some sort of clingy type or a theory nerd at 3am.\
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Anyway\, sorry.  That's a bit much to say\, I suppose.  \
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Jim",21510,"BBCode","2012-06-26 12:40:45"
21518,3474,"Denny\,\
I could meet you in Rochester pretty much any time and I'll probably be heading to Buffalo around mid-July.  Let me know if you want to arrange something.\
I'll look into the idea of sending the guitar to Michael if you decide to hold off\, thanks for the advice.\
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Andy",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-26 14:04:38"
21521,2138,"One last note on Stephane...\
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He's sort of local to me and I kind of know him peripherally through a friend who works for Woody Allen.  I've seen Stephane play in Brooklyn a few times and he's even stopped by my regular gig to sit in on a set.  I'll admit that it was a bit overwhelming to have such a guy sit in with us\, but I quickly realized that the rest of my bandmates are pros and upped their game dramtically.  Me...I got the evil eye for not holding down the rhythm as well as I could and it made me concentrate even harder on that after that gig.\
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I also sat in two of his classes at DiJ and both were of the best classes I took there.  One was a \"Level 3\" jam session that really turned into being a master class in how to articulate when playing solos.  He was brutally honest and was berating soloists during their solos\, but required that you did not stop playing the entire time.  The message he was trying to get across was two-fold:First- why play a ton of notes really fast when one or two would do? Does what your playing relate to the melody in anyway?  He cited specific examples of players (beyond Django) that use speed\, but use speed in a way to reinforce some melodic line.  Second - Don't be timid.  If you are going to step out to solo\, then have something to say rather than stammering through a bunch of fast unrelated phrases.  Play loud enough that you are heard and are being heard (I think you know what I mean by this) and keep a little bit of volume in reserve.  Learn to project and to play from \"the abs..if you have strong abs\, you won't get a knife stuck in them.\"  His words...boxer analogies and fighting analogies.\
He came down on me hard and was staring me down like a fighter waiting for me to respond with a counter punch.  When I did\, he would smile.\
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The second class was his gypsy picking class\, which was nothing about picking (\"you pick down when you change strings.  Yes?  good.  now really focus on the left hand because that's where it is at.\")  He went into his eastern philosopies and how they related to his playing and gave some seemingly simple\, yet infinitely complex exercises for achieving the perfect tone with the left hand\, mainly by playing Segovia scales at 60bpm quarter notes and achieving the same volume and timing.  Tough stuff.\
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I loved it and it spoke it me.",21510,"BBCode","2012-06-27 06:45:30"
21523,131,"Eddy\, \
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Are the fires I'm reading about in the Woodland Park area near you?  Looks pretty close on the map.    Thinking about you\, hope you and yours are okay.   \
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Craig",21523,"BBCode","2012-06-27 09:47:44"
21524,48,"I have a Schertler Pre-iia preamp for sale. It has only been used once or twice in a recording studio setting. One of the knobs is a little noisy when it is turned\, but otherwise quiet. It sounds great. I sold off all of my other Schertler gear\, and only have this left.\
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I've been a member of this forum since it first opened\, but I never check messages or posts. A bandmate told me about your message.\
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Please email directly at \
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I already have it boxed up for shipping... A guy was going to buy it from me five or six months ago. So\, it's ready to go.\
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Btw - I'm offering the Schertler Pre-amp FREE to anyone who buys my 1983 Favino for $6400 USD or more.\
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Again\, of you are interested\, please email directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Montereyjacques@gmail.com\">Montereyjacques@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Best\,\
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Jack Fields\
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[url=http://Www.cannonballjackson.com]Www.cannonballjackson.com[/url]",21524,"BBCode","2012-06-27 10:27:09"
21525,6,"Thanks Craig for asking. I live in Manitou Springs and the bottom edge of the fire is about 1 mile from us. It's across a highway from us but if it jumps over it\, it could start burning down structures and houses. The wind is the big problem. It could jump flames or ash over the highway and start spot fires. Everyone in town has eyes on the mountain\, any smoke or flames.  It's relatively quite now but things are slated to change this afternoon. It will be a long day.  Yesterday\, we lost around a 100 homes in an nearbly housing area (about five miles away). Currently\, we are not evacuated (we were Sat-Sun)\, but there are I believe 32\,000 people evacuated in the area and in Colorado Springs.\
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Moved all my guitars and important stuff to my mom's on the other side of town.\
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- Ed",21523,"BBCode","2012-06-27 10:43:17"
21526,2082,"Andy\, we may be heading out that way in mid July.\
I will contact you and hope to meet up then.\
At the same time email Michael and ask him for some advice. He is the expert on Gypsy guitars.\
My hunch is you are a good luthier and it's just  a matter of getting the right sound out for people to hear.\
Most of the luthiers making guitars have sold their guitars by him.\
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Regards\,\
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Denny.",21485,"BBCode","2012-06-27 11:10:39"
21527,131,"A mile away is CLOSE!   I don't have to say Be Careful\, but I will anyway.     Glad you moved your guitars\, I was going to ask but did not want to appear flippant about something which is clearly serious and dangerous for everyone and everything involved.   \
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We'll be thinking about you\, hoping for the best.   Stay in touch.   \
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Craig",21523,"BBCode","2012-06-27 11:50:25"
21528,1713,"Hi Craig\,\
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It was a pleasure meeting you at Django in June\, enjoyed our conversations.  I also appreciated hearing your playing\, your guitars\, and your insights re: my old Castelluccia.  I just had some work done on it.  Following your suggestion\, the neck was heat treated and straightened rather than reset.  The luthier also reglued and dressed frets\, replaced missing and worn fingerboard dots\, and fixed a long crack on the fretboard (cleaned out the gunk someone patched it with and filled it with ebony dust\, huge aesthetic improvement).  Playability has been enhanced quite a bit.  Curious to see if with more playing the low end wakes up a bit\, those upper mids sound great.  Hope all is well with you and am watching your thread on the AKG C411\, I've had the same question.  Just picked up an ishcell I'm trying out.\
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Best regards\,\
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Mark Anagnostopulos",21528,"BBCode","2012-06-28 09:37:58"
21529,131,"Mark\, \
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Glad to hear the heat treatment work.   May not last\, but certainly worth a first try.   I note that most (all?) the work was on the neck.  My experience with Castelluccia is the bodies while somewhat crudely made\, are always in pretty good condition structurally\, it is the necks that are trouble.   The wood used for fingerboards as you experienced is prone to cracks and general deterioration.  One I worked on just crumbled away when I tried to refret it.  Many get new fingerboards eventually and if you do\, that is a good time to drop a couple 1/8\" x 3/8\" carbon fiber bars in the neck shaft to help keep the neck where you want it.   And of course straighten the neck shaft out first and before you put the fingerboard back on\, probably never move again.     \
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Regards the AKG C411PP\, I'm always on the hunt for a better way to amplify these guitars.  Nothing seems perfect.  What sounds good feeds back\, what doesn't feed back\, doesn't sound good.  Let me know what you think of the Ishcell.     \
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All the Best\, \
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Craig",21528,"BBCode","2012-06-28 10:03:30"
21530,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
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I wanted to pass along some thoughts--\
1. Great as always to see you @ DIJ. A superb week there.\
2. Thanks for getting the ischell to me so quickly. Takes some experimenting but am getting some good sounds\
3. I found Wim and Jazzaferri's comments on Leah Zeger's \"set\" offensive (thread on Gonzalo @ Samois in Europe).  People have rightly commented on relative dearth of women players and listeners. This juvenile stuff certainly won't expand that base.\
Thanks for listening\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",21530,"BBCode","2012-06-28 13:26:10"
21531,9,"Hi Mark\,\
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Nice to see you as well\, great festival this year!\
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Good to hear the mic is working out....they sound great but do require a little  more experience them plug and play type pickups.\
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I haven't read that thread\, I'll take a look...\
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Michael",21531,"BBCode","2012-06-28 13:31:57"
21532,3961,"Hello\, I noticed from your post that your in the LA area. I am in El Sereno (east LA). If you're ever interested in Jamming\, let me know. I am a beginner....real beginner\, but eager to learn. Best\
-Juan",21532,"BBCode","2012-06-28 23:04:03"
21533,3042,"Hi jlandrer9\,\
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Thanks for your message. I would be interested in getting together sometime for a jam. I'm in Santa Monica and kind of an old codger (61). The only time I could possibly do it is on some Sunday afternoon at my place. I live in a bungalow apt on my own. The neighbor is a bit fussy about noise\, but if we're strictly acoustic should be okay for a couple of hours. For me\, getting to East LA would be difficult. Keep in touch and let me know. This weekend is out\, but after that should be okay.\
I've been playing guitar a long time\, but fairly new to GJ and not a fanatic. I'd drive myself crazy doing it all the strict way\, so I just do what fits for me. I like the tone of these guitars and some of the material. The grilles you can print out in the repertoire section are a big help. I've got a notebook full of them. So keep in touch. Best ph # for me is my work number (mon-fri)\, it's a private line: 323.801.4926.\
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Thanks\,\
Steve",21533,"BBCode","2012-06-29 07:18:16"
21534,151,"Anthony\
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I am really quite sympathetic to your issues with speed.  There are many recordings of earlier generation guitarists who played a swingier style with original tunes\, recording not generally available.  I have sent out hundreds of CDs over the last 15 years of these guitarists\, and will be happy to send you anything you are interested in.  There is no charge for this\, I do it because I love this music.  \
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Best\
Scot",21534,"BBCode","2012-06-29 08:35:42"
21535,3961,"Hi Steve\, \
If you don't mind playing with a 32 year old then we are good (I'm a codger at heart). I've been playing for a few years nothing intense\, chords and songs. About a month ago I got the GJ bug and have been really trying to learn the instrument. I'm just now learning the arps\, chords\, etc...I'm trying to learn now more than anything. I just ordered a guitar from Michael but have not recieved it yet so i'm still playing on a regular acoustic but it works.  Sundays are great for me too and Santa Monica isn't a world a way. I'll give you a call after the 4th. Thanks for getting back to me. \
best\, \
-Juan",21533,"BBCode","2012-06-29 08:37:03"
21536,3236,"Jayson\,\
Just received the money order today in mail.\
I'll send out tomorrow morning.\
thanks\,\
mj",21448,"BBCode","2012-06-29 18:21:29"
21540,1852,"Hi Will\
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I sent you a message the other day but i think i sent it as email not pm \
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Did you get it alright?",21540,"BBCode","2012-07-01 09:15:04"
21541,1852,"Hi Christiaan\
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How is your world treating you.  I keep seeing new youtube postings of you playing so i think you are busy musically.\
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I have a pick that I would like to send to Nousche to try if he is interested.  I find it to be the slickest best sounding pick i have found to date.  If he wants it\, i am happy to send it.\
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I would have sent him a message on facebook but my Dutch is non existant  :oops: \
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Best Jay",21541,"BBCode","2012-07-01 09:23:12"
21542,2132,"Hey Tony\, just wanted to get back in touch.  I'm pulling together regular jams on Monday nights\, at the Neighborhood House (it's in my hood\, Vilas Park area).  We won't be beginning until July 16\, but should be fun.  I've had an ad up in Craigslist and a couple places around town\, gotten some interest\, so we'll see.  I'm listing it as \"facilitated\" jamming\, just to start\, as a means for some people new to the style (I did this before - and like before\, the folks who've responded are players with some experience\, but new to GJ...just interested in the style) to get into some tunes.  Anyway\, it would be great if you wanted to come by these.  \
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Otherwise\, yep\, I'm back\, not sure if you've seen the posts\, but I had an absolutely mind-blowing time at DIJ.  Studied and played with so many gifted people...can't begin to describe the wealth that was there\, never experienced anything like this.\
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Anyway\, drop a line\, 608-467-2278 if you just want to get together\, or want to swing by these Monday things.  \
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Paul\
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[quote=\"hanear21\"]Sounds good\, let me know how DIJ goes. We'll work out a time to meet after.\
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Tony[/quote]",21422,"BBCode","2012-07-01 15:32:59"
21543,1790,"No\, buddy\, sorry I didn't... please send it again to either of these accounts.\
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Will",21543,"BBCode","2012-07-02 06:34:18"
21544,1852,":shock:  :lol: \
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Its gone\, the emails dont get saved\
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Will\, what the essence of my wordy message was\, I didnt want you to go to a lot of extra work on my account.  I spent 5 years studying ascales many years ago during a classic style learning phase.\
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If it works for you i give you my undertaking that i will not use\, copy or distribute any book 1 stuff.  I would only look at that if someone asked me a specific question and wanted my thoughts on it.\
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Best Jay",21540,"BBCode","2012-07-02 11:22:53"
21545,4,"Hi Bob\,\
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to tell you that while in France at a private party I played and listened to Emmett and Rom's guitars and they both sounded and played fantastically well. They are tremendous instruments. I know you hear it all the time\, I wanted to let you know that I think you build very wonderful guitars\, Bob! They have so much soul in them\, too. The natural reverb is really wonderful and the tone is amazing. You're a very talented man.\
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I remember several years ago before you started building when we got into an online tussle over a post I made\, something to the effect of \"Favino\, the real deal\,\". And you\, rightfully so\, fired back. I can't help but think that with every single guitar you make its like your looking at me and saying \"see?! Told you!\" :);)\
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I was playing on the street one day trying to see how loud my d-hole Favino could get and a guy walks past me and says \"I respect you for your fierceness.\" and I respect you for your everything.\
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Just saying hi and a good word because I felt like I needed to. Please respond (if you decide to) to my email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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All the best and continued success\,\
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TeddyG",21545,"BBCode","2012-07-03 05:31:48"
21546,1790,"OK\, buddy\, don't worry\, I trust you. I just never want to be put in a position where anybody can accuse me of ripping off Daniel Givone.\
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BTW\, I've decided to keep learning some of the pieces in Givone's second book\, but at the same time\, follow your example and just go through it looking for the most desirable stuff to rip out and learn piecemeal... \
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Like\, what do I really need to learn a gypsy waltz for? I'm never going to play one in public\
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So when you get the book and have a chance to look at it\, I'll be interested to see your opinion of what is most desirable...\
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Will",21543,"BBCode","2012-07-03 09:11:25"
21547,1852,":D   Tats the spirit Will\
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Imo most students (me included) in music  tend to think less of their abilities than is both real and healthy.\
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Reach down iside and you will find it there\, i am 100 percent sure.  Rip with the best of them\, its how we learn the language :mrgreen: \
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Take care amigo.\
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Best. Jay",21540,"BBCode","2012-07-03 09:16:45"
21548,135,"Are you still selling the Nomade?",21548,"BBCode","2012-07-04 13:16:59"
21549,4003,"Hola. Efectivamente\, Parece que tenemos algunos amigos en comun. Aunque no nos conocemos personalmente.\
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Estoy regresando de un largo viaje y tengo mil cosas que hacer\, pero tengo muchas ganas de conocerte y platicar.\
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Mi correo es: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:nosoyninja@gmail.com\">nosoyninja@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Mi cel es 044 55 41 81 20 08\
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Pasame el tuyo y te marco durante la proxima semana.\
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Saludo\,\
Kiyoshi",21549,"BBCode","2012-07-04 18:19:30"
21550,311,"Mi cel es 044 5538958319\
Echame un fon y vemos que onda.\
Enrique",21549,"BBCode","2012-07-04 21:37:01"
21551,1790,"Thinking of jazz as being like doodling... yes---- my little cartoons feel pretty insignificant to me\, knowing that somebody like Django can\, in thirty-five seconds or less\, produce mini-masterpieces complete with breath-taking perspective\, unusual light-and-shadow patterns\, etc etc\
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And yet the thing is that when I play\, people hear me and whatever I can actually play. They don't mentally compare my music to Django's\, like I do.\
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The pretty little wildflowers blooming on the hillside: when you look at them\, do you find yourself thinking of the rare\, expensive orchid you once saw at a florist's shop?\
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That gorgeous blonde you passed on the street yesterday: did she make you immediately think of some beautiful supermodel or film star and say to yourself\, \"Nah! Shes not even in the same league.\" \
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Of course not!\
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And yet\, this is what we GJ guys do to ourselves all the time\, instead of being proud of what of the beauty that WE can create.\
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Will\
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PS Jay\, could you please e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:givone.guitar.group@gmail.com\">givone.guitar.group@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> so I can add you to the group?",21543,"BBCode","2012-07-05 04:54:49"
21552,3970,"Ah I'm so jealous! I'd love to make it there some time! Anyway\, the idea of \"facilitated jamming\" sounds perfect for me. I am now\, however\, in the midst of an intensive summer language program at the UW. That has me tied up about 40 hours a week\, and then there's my job  :)  So I'm sad to say that I haven't had a lot of time to practice since the middle of june.\
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That said\, my classes are done august 10th and I will then have a couple weeks before the fall semester starts. I'll try to swing by one of these jams if I can\, otherwise I will def. get in touch when I get through this busy summer semester.\
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Either way\, I'm not going anywhere soon so I'll keep in touch. And if you happen to get yourself a gig going somewhere let me know because I enjoy watching gypsy jazz as much as playing it!",21423,"BBCode","2012-07-05 19:10:23"
21553,2132,"Hey Tony\,\
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Sure\, whenever you're up for it.  Just curious\, what language is it you're studying?\
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[quote=\"hanear21\"]Ah I'm so jealous! I'd love to make it there some time! Anyway\, the idea of \"facilitated jamming\" sounds perfect for me. I am now\, however\, in the midst of an intensive summer language program at the UW. That has me tied up about 40 hours a week\, and then there's my job  :)  So I'm sad to say that I haven't had a lot of time to practice since the middle of june.\
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That said\, my classes are done august 10th and I will then have a couple weeks before the fall semester starts. I'll try to swing by one of these jams if I can\, otherwise I will def. get in touch when I get through this busy summer semester.\
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Either way\, I'm not going anywhere soon so I'll keep in touch. And if you happen to get yourself a gig going somewhere let me know because I enjoy watching gypsy jazz as much as playing it![/quote]",21422,"BBCode","2012-07-05 19:26:23"
21554,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55329#p55329]Subject: Want to buy Patenotte 256[/url]\
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[quote=\"dontanman\"]Just an update...Jacques has had the guitar on hold for around 2 weeks now for someone in Canada. He did not update the status of the guitar until he got back from France...bummer. :(  :([/quote]\
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Hello dontanman\,\
Did you find a 256? I am decided to sell my 260. It's only 4~5 years old and in perfect condition.\
Let me know. I could send you pictures if you are interested.\
-Stephan",21554,"BBCode","2012-07-06 05:46:53"
21555,58,"Hi Peter:\
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It's been a few years\, but I see on your website you're still not taking orders. I would love to be notified when one comes up for sale. I'm most interested in a selmer style with laminated rosewood back and sides. \
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Thanks\,\
Charlie\
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21556,4013,"Hi Polkat\,\
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I recently encountered and subsequently fell head over heels for gypsy jazz.　　I'm a native Chicoan\, and one of your posts came up in a Google search I did for \"gypsy jazz chico\, ca.\"  I'm a relatively inexperienced guitar player\, and I'm wondering if you know of any folks in the area who play this kind of music that I could get in touch with.  I'm looking for people I could talk with\, listen to\, play with\, or just generally learn about the style from.  I'm pretty much at gypsy jazz ground zero\, so just about anything would be awesome at this point.\
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Please drop me a line if you get the chance.\
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Best\,\
Dan",21556,"BBCode","2012-07-08 22:04:58"
21560,3056,"Just received the book\, how do I join the group?",21560,"BBCode","2012-07-10 03:38:30"
21561,3042,"Hey Juan\, let me know if you still want to get together to jam on an upcoming weekend?  This Sat. afternoon coming up (Jul 14) is probably okay. Sun afternoon July 22 should be okay\, or either day Jul 27-28. Some time in early Aug. should be okay.\
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Shoot me an email. That way we don't have to go thru the forum messages thing.\
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The phone number I gave you before is probably best (my work number during the week): 323.801.4926.\
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Thanks\,\
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Steve",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-10 10:10:17"
21562,3961,"Hey Steve\, \
Glad to hear from you. Saturdays are not great for me (family/work).  Sunday afternoons are usually best. I'm available this Sunday after 3:30pm and also every Sunday afternoon as of July 29th throughout September. I'm sure we can arrange something.",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-10 10:55:14"
21563,1790,"Great! Look forward to having you... just for security\, we always ask guys what the words are at the top of page fourteen\, because we're sharing some of Givone's files and we want to make sure we're not breaking copyright..? \
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Thanks!\
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Will",21563,"BBCode","2012-07-10 13:37:55"
21564,4016,"Hi. Is your Gitane DG 330 still available?\
Any idea on how much shipping to Toronto Canada would be?\
Cheers!\
Daryl Purdy",21564,"BBCode","2012-07-10 19:19:46"
21565,3056,"Les Grilles.. which I guess has nothing to do with a barbeque!\
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Thanks!",21560,"BBCode","2012-07-11 06:06:39"
21566,3042,"Thanks Juan\, Sunday afternoons are usually okay with me. Never sure\, until the weekend though. If you want to get together to jam\, you can call me on the weekends on my cell phone: 310.699.7249 (probably best to phone a day or two ahead if possible). Did you get the new guitar from Michael yet? This Sunday should be okay\, if you can make it. Just let me know. \
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Steve",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-11 09:00:54"
21567,3961,"Hello: \
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Sunday works for me. I'll be available after 3:00pm.I will give you a call this Friday to confirm with you. Are there any songs you would like to go over? Like I mentioned I'm a novice so I don't have a huge repertoire. However\, I have basic changes down for minor swing in Am\, and All of Me in C\, This Thing Called Love and a few others.  I can follow a chart pretty okay. Thanks for asking about the guitar. Unfortunately it’s still being worked on so I am not expecting it until early to mid august. Until then I’m beating on my Ibanez\, tone is not the greatest for GJ but at least it gets the point across. \
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-Juan",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-11 09:23:10"
21568,1790,"Sorry\, barbeques are all gone\, however\, you are entitled to a secret GGG decoder ring as soon as I get your e-mail at\
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See ya later...\
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Will",21563,"BBCode","2012-07-11 12:04:04"
21569,4019,"Hello scot\,\
Please forgive my impertinence.\
Having spent the best part of this and last year listening to Kolpakov Trio on repeat and learning some Russian gypsy-style stuff on six strings\, I have just converted a guitar to accept a seventh string and am pretty much feeling my way in the dark. Having tried to google around for some help I came across your post from a year ago:\
[quote]I played with Vadim Kolpakov for several years\, I have charts for many of his uncle's (Alexandre Kolpakov) arrangements. PM me\, I'll help you out with this. Great music![/quote]\
and come here humbly to ask for an arrangement or two. I promise not to disseminate (even under torture) without your consent and profusely thank you in advance. If you prefer not to share that's fine\, but I wonder if you know of any good resources to get started with?\
Best wishes and millions of thanks\,\
Dario",21569,"BBCode","2012-07-11 14:25:48"
21570,151,"Dario\
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No impertinence at all.  For many things in this world\, if you want them all you have to do is ask the right person.  I have a few transcriptions of Sasha Kolpakov's pieces and will be happy to copy and send them to you.  Unfortunately I do not have the ability to make electronic copies\, it'll have to be via the post.  Be sure to send me your mailing address.\
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I wish you the best of luck with this.  Vadim is also a very approachable guy and if you wanted to do it\, you could probably come to Charlotte for a few days and take some concentrated lessons.  I think I have charts for Vengerka (Two Guitars)\, Dui-Dui (Two by Two)and Ekhali Tzigane (The Gypsies Were Traveling).  I'll try to find them over the weekend.  Sometimes it takes me a day or five to get things in the mail but it always gets done.\
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Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",21570,"BBCode","2012-07-12 09:41:27"
21571,4019,"Scot\,\
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Thank you so much\, I really appreciate it. Had you asked me which songs in particular I would like I would almost certainly have said those three!\
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I live in the UK so if you have paypal I'm more than happy to send you money for postage (or work out some other method if you don't)\, but my address is\
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116 Moor Street\
Coventry\
West Midlands\
CV5 6EY\
UK\
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If I find myself in your parts I will definitely drop you a line (although it's not clear when this might be!)\
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Best wishes\,\
Dario",21569,"BBCode","2012-07-12 10:08:34"
21572,563,"Hi Craig--\
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First\, I hope you are doing well. I just had surgery (hernia) and am sore\, but much less than I expected. \
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Did you ever sell the Castelluccia copies you made? The lead player in our group is looking to upgrade from some cheap Asian thing\, but he has a limited budget. he thinks he can muster a couple of grand\, and if I recall right\, you were asking $2\,850 for each of your guitars. I wanted to confirm that. I suggested to him that he might want to save a bit more and give yours a look-see. Not sure which bracing pattern he'd prefer\, but I know both are good. And\, of course\, if you are working on anything else new and interesting\, please let me know. \
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One of my bandmates saw my HCDC Fake Book and wanted me to ask you if that was something you would share (meaning the pdf file)\, or if it's only selectively shared. I didn't want to give away stuff of yours without asking\, and I only have a hard copy anyway. \
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You were going to share whatever data you compiled from my old guitars. Did you ever get that sorted out? I might need an explanation of what some things mean\, but I'm curious how they compare for sure. \
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I may be coming East to see friends in the next few months. If I make it down your way\, I'll let you know.\
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Michael",21572,"BBCode","2012-07-12 10:28:00"
21573,131,"Michael\, \
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Ooch.....\, hope you are feeling better soon.   \
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Regards my guitars\, I have both currently but they are both on hold for someone who is going to try them starting this weekend.   He is a good friend and I'm letting him try them for a week.  I should know better by the end of next week.   \
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He won't buy them both\, of course\, so one way or the other\, I'll have one for your friend.   \
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The DiJ price was $2\,800\, no case.   Case is $100 and shipping is no more than $100\, so I would be thinking $3\,000 delivered with case.    \
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As far as something new\, I have nothing in the works at this moment.   Summer is my time to mow grass\, catch up with family\, make a few jigs\, learn some new songs and basically plan for building next fall/winter.   At this point\, I think I'll continue along the Castelluccia line\, but have not finalized plans.  I did buy some beautiful Claro Walnut veneer for b/s two weeks ago.   I might make a mold for an arched back\, everyone seems to like that feature.   \
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Regards the HC/DC fakebook\, I'll have to ask the creators.  It is not really mine to do more than give a single copy away here and there.   But I will ask and let you know.  \
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On the guitar data\, I've got it all on paper but not in the computer yet.   Believe it or not\, I'm still recovering from DiJ.    I got my pictures sorted yesterday\, so guitar data can't be far behind.    I'll send it along as soon as possible.  \
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Yeah\, if you get this way\, let me know.   I'm playing in DC frequently.   I live about 75 miles south of DC\, sort of out of the way\, but if you are headed south from DC for some reason\, be sure to come by and stay over.   \
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Craig",21573,"BBCode","2012-07-12 11:23:28"
21574,131,"I talked to Stephane about the fakebook\, he said he is currently working on a revision\, having found some mistakes.   Once done\, he will send it to you.   \
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Craig",21572,"BBCode","2012-07-12 14:18:52"
21575,563,"Well\, thanks to Stephane and to you. Let me know what happens to the guitars you made. I nailed down the Tchan Tchou Favino Macias. It should arrive tomorrow! Bob Holo studied it and said\, looking at the bracing\, etc.\, that it should sound darker than it does\, but instead it's very bright. I guess any individual guitar can defy probability. I'll be sure to have it in Northampton next year for you to ahve a look at. \
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Funny thing about your two Casty copies. I still can't say which one I like better. They were so different\, yet both so good. I think for soloing\, I'd prefer the traditional three-brace one\, but as a rhythm player\, the five-bracer is probably a more logical choice. They were both excellent\, that's for sure. \
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BTW\, my e-mail is [url]selmer <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:862@gmail.com\">862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/url] if you would prefer using e-mail in the future.",21572,"BBCode","2012-07-12 15:22:23"
21576,3042,"Hi Juan\, thanks for your call. See you on Sunday about 2:30 pm. I can only jam for a couple of hours max. The address is 1453 Apt A (first one on the left) Harvard St. SM. 90404. Corner of Broadway & Harvard. Take the Cloverfield/26th St. exit off the 10 Freeway. Turn right to 26th street (2nd turn to right off Cloverfield). Go past Olympic and Colorado to Broadway\, turn right to Harvard. Turn left on Harvard. I'm in the bungalow apts. on the the corner. See you then.\
cell ph is 310.699.7249.",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-13 11:03:54"
21577,3042,"home email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:seh57tele@roadrunner.com\">seh57tele@roadrunner.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,",21577,"BBCode","2012-07-13 11:04:44"
21578,3961,"Hello\
A few hours works for me. Looking forward to playing\, have a good one. Here is my cell just in case (323) 605-5882",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-13 12:13:24"
21579,3970,"Hey Paul\,\
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I'm studying Hmong. I've been studying it for a couple years now (ever since I got engaged to a Hmong woman  :) ). It's a very cool language and very different from the others that I have studied\, Japanese\, Spanish\, and Latin. I actually made a little website for self learners here: [url=https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/ahaney/HLRC/]https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/ahaney/HLRC/[/url]\
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It was a final project for one of my library science courses so it's still a work in progress\, but it's one of the few Hmong language resources not written by native speakers and therefore addresses different learning needs than most other online resources.\
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I think I read in one of these threads that you know French\, correct? That would definitely be the next western language I would learn if I got the chance\, though it seems like one of the harder ones!\
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Best\, \
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Tony",21423,"BBCode","2012-07-14 10:55:10"
21580,2132,"Hey Tony - \
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Wow!  That's really cool.  My son's classmate last year\, Kong\, is Hmong\, interesting things learned last year when they did a kind of world-geography expo.  Congrats on your engagement\, and good luck with the studies.  FYI\, looks like we'll be meeting Wednesdays 6-8 at Zuzu's\, if you're ever up for just stopping by.  \
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Yeah\, I do the French thing\, have since childhood (language\, cooking for the last 35-something years\, and fencing\, as a kid\, in the French school).  I'd think it would be a breeze for you\, given your language abilities.  The only thing I've found\, when compared to Spanish\, is how blasted lazy we Gauls can be with our tongues...half the word pronounced\, tan imprecisa!\
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Cheers\, buddy.\
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Paul \
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[quote=\"hanear21\"]Hey Paul\,\
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I'm studying Hmong. I've been studying it for a couple years now (ever since I got engaged to a Hmong woman  :) ). It's a very cool language and very different from the others that I have studied\, Japanese\, Spanish\, and Latin. I actually made a little website for self learners here: [url=https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/ahaney/HLRC/]https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/ahaney/HLRC/[/url]\
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It was a final project for one of my library science courses so it's still a work in progress\, but it's one of the few Hmong language resources not written by native speakers and therefore addresses different learning needs than most other online resources.\
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I think I read in one of these threads that you know French\, correct? That would definitely be the next western language I would learn if I got the chance\, though it seems like one of the harder ones!\
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Best\, \
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Tony[/quote]",21422,"BBCode","2012-07-14 11:13:59"
21581,3973,"Hey Bryan\
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I am coming to LA this week. Are you still interested in the guitar?\
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John",21450,"BBCode","2012-07-14 11:32:10"
21582,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
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Just wanted to thank you again for your hospitality at DIJ\, it was great to see you and hang at the Hot Club\, what a spot!  Hope your drive home was a good one.  My luthier friend who lives nearby in New Hampshire but does a lot of work in NJ made me think of you as he was off last week with 8 guitars in his Saturn.  You'd enjoy meeting him\, he's a car guy too.  He straightened the neck and did some nice cleaning up of the Castelluccia.  Great lead guitar\, but kind of weak low end\, not loving it for rhythm\, so it might go.  Saw the Joseph DiMauro here (went fast)\, I didn't think it was yours as it looked a little different than I recalled.  Played a gig last night with the Dupont and an ishcell pickup\, have to say it sounded pretty good\, that pickup might be the keeper (maybe the Dupont too\, who knows).  Anyway\, DIJ was great\, hope your summer is going well\, take care\,\
Mark",21582,"BBCode","2012-07-15 07:15:12"
21583,1219,"Hi Michael\,\
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I wondered if you could help me by providing your unbiased opinion on a some GJ guitar builders that I've been considering?  I live in Australia and have no other option but to order a guitar from Djangobooks\, Caravan Guitars or directly from a luthier\, unless I plan a trip to Europe so I'm trying to get as many informed opinions as possible before I make my final decision.\
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I play a 2008 Dell'Arte Hommage 14 fret D hole.  I've never been totally happy with it but decided to persist with it as long as possible. It has grown on me as it opens up and as my right hand technique improves but I have some long term neurological weakness of my left hand and I find the neck a bit too chunky and the fingerboard a little wide\, particularly for comfortable rhythm playing. \
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The list of guitars I've been considering has narrowed down to:\
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Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan Model S\
Bob Holo (impossible to get)\
Jean Barault\
Olivier Marin\
Dupont MD-50\
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I visited Rodrigo Shopis last year while in NYC - got to play one of his guitars and have received a lot of helpful information about his guitars from Ben Robertson who is a big fan of his guitars. I came very close to putting a deposit down on a D'Artagnan Model S D hole  from Rodrigo but chose to hold off while I work on becoming a better player.   I had a quick play of Stephane Wrembel's Holo while I was there and have played my teacher's Jean Barault.  Other than that\, I've not had the opportunity to play anything by other builders such as Dupont\, Marin\, Eimers etc....\
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Ultimately I'm looking for the holy grail of guitars!.... a guitar that is lightly built\, projects well\, has a rich and even tonal palate\,  a good 'growl' in the low end and a neck that is a little easier on the left hand than my Hommage.   I think a Holo meets all of these criteria but his guitars are almost impossible to get.  Rodrigo's guitars seem to be built with a similar philosophy and he builds to order so he's probably next on my list. A Dupont MD-50 may be more readily available but I've heard that Duponts can be a bit inconsistent which is a concern if I'm buying blind.\
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I'm sorry for the lengthy explanation but I was hoping you may be able to compare Rodrigo's guitars with the likes of Holo\, Barault\, Marin and a Dupont MD-50? Thanks for any advice you care to offer.\
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Cheers\,\
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Michael Armitage",21583,"BBCode","2012-07-15 17:37:38"
21584,563,"Michael--\
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I'd be happy to offer my opinions. I wonder if you'd do me a favor\, and copy and paste this message into an e-mail and send to [url]selmer862@gmail.com[/url]? My message box is always full\, and I haven't had time to sort out what I need to delete\, so an e-mail would be easier to work with. Benny Robertson is a very good friend of mine\, so you've started with a good person. \
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I have a rehearsal tomorrow\, but at the latest I'll reply by Tuesday\, and maybe even sooner. I'll certainly try. \
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One thing you need to be sure of is budget\, because that's going to decide what can and can't be considered. It looks like you are in the $4\,000-5\,000 range. Also\, do you have a certain sound that you like? Selmer\, Busato\, Favino\, etc? It's not just the builder\, but the body\, bracing\, and woods that matter as well. \
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You could also send a message through Facebook\, since that goes to my e-mail as well. \
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I look forward to helping you!\
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Michael\
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I'm mostly a vintage guy these days\, but I keep a few modern guitars around. And I've played about everything I could get my hands on.",21584,"BBCode","2012-07-15 17:57:21"
21585,563,"Mark--\
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It's always a pleasure to hear from you. No\, that wasn't my di Mauro\, but I wish it was. It's the only other one I've seen beside mine that's all original. \
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Mini posted a picture of my Clubman loaded with ten guitars on their website! Pretty funny!\
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I just sold my J.P. Favino Jazz S to help fund buying Tchan Tchou's old Favino. Talk about mojo! That thing reeks of Gitanes cigarettes and spilled wine! And it sounds great!\
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Sorry to hear you are less than fully happy with the Casty. Some guitars are just not great rhythm boxes. Before you give up on it\, see if someone like Rodrigo can look at the setup. He positively transformed my di Mauro and Selmer 862. It might be as simple as a height adjustment or a new bridge. maybe even different strings. \
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Michael",21582,"BBCode","2012-07-15 18:05:53"
21586,2805,"Hi Charlie- you might remember me- we've done business with guitars before. That's a beautiful SP you have for sale.\
I do have a question: why are so many of these around with 43mm (1-11/16\") nut widths? In my humble gypsy guitar experience (I do play and I have owned 3 such guitars)\, a 45mm (or 1-3/4\") nut is much more common.\
Yet with the Park guitars\, I see so many 43mm ones. Why is that?\
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And why are you selling yours? Do you have another gypsy guitar or seeking to get one?\
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Email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:crothman@optonline.net\">crothman@optonline.net</a><!-- e --> please.\
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Carl Rothman\
New York",21586,"BBCode","2012-07-17 01:26:43"
21587,1650,"Hi Maxwell\,\
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If you're interested\, Angelo is hosting a Jam on Saturday between 5-7 in South Pasadena.\
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All the Best\,\
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Steve",21587,"BBCode","2012-07-17 09:36:05"
21588,620,"Hi - I don't know if you got my e-mail. I sent it through Djangobooks\, but the copy that was supposed to come to my e-mail account has not arrived\, so I'm not sure it got sent properly.\
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I have a Dupont Busato Royale that I am considering selling. You can see it at [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/dupont-guitars/2008-dupont-busato-royale-maple--dupont-busato-royale-aug-maple.html[/url]\
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It originally sold for $5500\, price today is $4500. If interested \, you can respond to this or e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@swingology.ca\">ben@swingology.ca</a><!-- e -->.",21588,"BBCode","2012-07-17 19:14:18"
21589,3961,"Hey Steve\, Just wanted to say I had a great time jammin out .. Look forward to the next time .\
best\
-Juan",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-19 13:47:54"
21590,3042,"Thanks Juan\, yeah it was fun. You play really good. Sorry I had to cut it short. Let me know when you get your new guitar and maybe we can do it again some Sunday afternoon.\
Steve",21533,"BBCode","2012-07-19 13:56:17"
21591,2082,"Hi\,\
The lowest price was $7500 for a 2008.Not many around because they are so good.\
The oval hole goes for about $8000.\
I have a great 2005 that will be going to Djangobooks soon it will be listed for $7000.Stephane Wrembel has the same year with only a  few numbers apart.\
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Cheers!\
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Denny.",21591,"BBCode","2012-07-20 13:12:22"
21592,2682,"Michael\, I finally got a chance to look into the missing plug and box issue for you and this is what I found. They told me that several of the ones they received had missing plugs as yours did and there were none kicking around in the box or bags. I was able \, however \,to obtain another  guitar that isn't missing any plugs. It also has it's box although the box is just a plain old cardboard box that the guitar fits into. There is no writing or advertising on it at all.I know that being a collector you were concerned about the plugs and box so if you want I'd be willing to swap them for yours. I realize that shipping guitars in this price range back and forth across the country doesn't make a lot of sense so if you want I'll bring it along with me next year and we can swap then or if you have any other  ideas let me know.  best\,  Harry",21592,"BBCode","2012-07-23 10:56:11"
21593,1124,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56671#p56671]Subject: Speed kills the swing/time to get back to dancing.[/url]\
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[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"][quote=\"rimm\"]\
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As a foot note\, if a younger player think that advice given from working musicians makes them 'assholes' then they are total 'dicks'.[/quote]\
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Amen rimm.[/quote]\
sorry for the strong language but this topic really got my back up!\
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Neal",21593,"BBCode","2012-07-23 11:52:32"
21594,1852,"Hi Neal\
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No apology necessary at all.  I think your comments have been insightful and agree that this issue is one that is affecting GJ as well as others.\
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I found myself biting my tongue while answering Timmy post",21593,"BBCode","2012-07-23 12:50:49"
21595,1124,"Thanks for that man\, I don't want to be the bad guy in this thread\, and lets face it\, who wants to have a battle of witts with an unarmed man. (Wish that was one of my quotes!) Tim is just a bit worried that we are being a bit old fashioned in our views-when in fact its probably the one thing that I have absorbed in my playing career. It don't mean a thing \, well\, if it ain't swingin :D \
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keep the faith buddy",21593,"BBCode","2012-07-23 15:02:23"
21596,4003,"Que ondas\,\
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Me dió mucho gusto hablar contigo hace rato. ¿Cómo te busco en facebook? yo soy Kiyoshi Osawa\
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chido\,\
k",21549,"BBCode","2012-07-25 15:30:11"
21597,3961,"Hey Steve\, \
I was surfing the web and found a some nice TAB of Tchavolo's Mire Pral.. I really enjoyed the song when you played it for me... check it out I attached a PDF below.. \
enjoy\
-Juan",21597,"BBCode","2012-07-26 10:53:56"
21598,3042,"Thanks Juan\, that's fantastic! I'll practice this over the weekend. Let me know when you get your new guitar. I'm sure you'll love the sound and playability. Thanks for sending the PDF.\
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Steve",21597,"BBCode","2012-07-26 14:32:14"
21599,3056,"Just put it up for sale.\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56750#p56750]Subject: Cigano Trade?[/url]\
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[quote=\"mcneely11\"]I'd be interested in buying it if you dont get any trade offers.  You could always put the money towards a new or used one.[/quote]",21599,"BBCode","2012-07-26 16:14:26"
21600,3988,"$300 shipped?  Deal.\
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I'm in Philly.",21599,"BBCode","2012-07-26 16:22:41"
21601,3988,"Also funny coincidence\, when I was researching this guitar it was your video that convinced me to buy it.  I just ordered one from amazon two hours ago but I got your message just in time to cancel it!",21601,"BBCode","2012-07-26 16:24:38"
21602,2482,"Hello Michael\
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I would like to ask you question about pickups. I have a schertler basik and recently got a phil jones cub which I used at a gig last week. I can’t say that it sounded horrible but it was not far from it. I think it has to do with schertler more than with the phil jones\, or the combination between the two isn’t optimal\,  the guitar sounds good.  I also watched an online review where the shertler was one of tested pickups\, which liked least of them all. Especially rhythm sounds bad. \
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I like the idea of not needing to drill holes and be able to use the same pickup on different guitars.   The Krivo Nuevo got my attention\, I looked at the developer’s online demonstration and it sounded good. Don’t what amp they were using but do you think it would sound good with the phil jones?\
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Best regards",21602,"BBCode","2012-07-27 06:16:28"
21603,2722,"Hi Ben\,\
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I'm the swiss owner of your former f-holes Bob Holo guitar. Do you remember me? \
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I hope you're fine. And that you've received your Shopis Dartagnan model...\
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I played a lot your ex Holo guitar\, to see if I would keep it or not (especially since I found a small hole Holo [i]Modele Nouveau[/i] (yes\, I did! :D ).\
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The result is quite positive: this f-holes model [u]also[/u] sounds really fine\, more traditional than the [i]Modele Nouveau[/i]\, but [i]really[/i] fine. And so\, I'll keep it!\
Here is a short recording\, as a testimony of its new swiss life:  \
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pduf-lH67kY[/youtube].\
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Best regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine",20059,"BBCode","2012-07-27 16:05:21"
21604,2681,"I will take it.",21604,"BBCode","2012-07-27 20:07:21"
21605,620,"Hey Pierre-Antoine\,\
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Yes\, I remember you well. Thanks for your message and the video. Really nice playing\, and you're getting a great sound out of that guitar. Bob's Modele Nouveau looks like a fantastic instrument\, but I think you made a good decision keeping the F hole.\
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I still like that style of guitar a lot\, and finally found the Di Mauro of my dreams: [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/guitars/1950s-joseph-di-mauro-f-hole--joseph-di-mauro-f-hole.html[/url]\
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It arrived a couple of days ago\, and I am really pleased with it. It's a nice addition to my small collection\, with a unique look and sound that makes it stand out. \
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I did get my new Shopis back in September\, and it's a beauty. I kept the old one\, the big Favino-style oval hole\, because I love it too much to let it go\, but the new one is equally good and different enough to make it worthwhile to keep both. Rodrigo and I met in Montreal so he could deliver it in person\, as he likes to do\, and we took it to the Upstairs Jazz Club where Yorgui Loeffler was playing with Denis Chang. I asked Yorgui if he would play it for a few minutes before the show so I could hear it in a pro's hands. After playing it for twenty minutes (!) he told Denis in French that he would like to play it in the concert\, which he did for the entire evening! Here's my favorite video:\
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVHAR3MC940[/url]\
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My playing time has been very limited for the past month. The day I got home after Django in June\, I crushed the ring finger of my left hand in a stupid accident with a folding car seat. The finger split wide open at the end\, and it took four stitches to close it up. I had several gigs with my band lined up and had to play all three note chords without using that finger and two-fingered solos a la Django. It's just recently gotten well enough that I can go back to playing my regular chords\, but soloing is still difficult with it. It will probably be sensitive for a while. I was lucky that I didn't chop the end of the finger off\, so I have to be grateful for that.\
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Anyway\, thanks again for writing\, and congratulations on your fine playing.\
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All the best\,\
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Ben",20060,"BBCode","2012-07-28 05:01:21"
21606,4019,"Dear Scot\,\
The music (and surprise CD) arrived this morning. Thank you very much for sharing\, I am enormously grateful and cannot wait to sink my teeth into it! Like I said\, I am more than happy to cover the postage if you send a paypal invoice to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dariomoses@gmail.com\">dariomoses@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> .\
All the best\,\
Dario",21570,"BBCode","2012-07-28 05:37:20"
21608,4044,"",21608,"BBCode","2012-07-29 14:58:21"
21609,3471,"Perltone:\
Send me your address and I'll ship it to you as soon as I receive funds via PayPal.\
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My PayPal account is:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@jamesgilmore.net\">info@jamesgilmore.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks!",21604,"BBCode","2012-07-29 18:39:16"
21610,2681,"8634 Callie Ave.\
 Morton Grove\, Il. 60053\
Will send funds tomorrow.",21604,"BBCode","2012-07-29 22:02:35"
21611,2681,"Jim\, just sent $55 from Paypal (under my wife's email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bfahy2001@yahoo.com\">bfahy2001@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->).",21604,"BBCode","2012-07-30 09:37:46"
21612,151,"Dear Dario\
I'm glad everything arrived safely\, and don't worry about the postage.  I'm sorry that there is no chart for Ekhali Tzigani - I looked and looked for it but it's nowhere to be found.  If it turns up\, I'll forward it on to you.  I think the versions of Vengurka and Dui-Dui on the disc are the same as the charts.  Best of luck with all of these.\
Best\
Scot",21570,"BBCode","2012-07-30 09:54:34"
21613,3606,"Send a message to TedGottsegen on the forum.  He's owned several favinos and gigs regularly in NYC so I'm sure he would have a rec.",21613,"BBCode","2012-07-30 10:16:38"
21614,3471,"[quote=\"Perltone\"]Jim\, just sent $55 from Paypal (under my wife's email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bfahy2001@yahoo.com\">bfahy2001@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->).[/quote]\
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Okay\, it's going out in today's mail!\
\
Thanks\,\
James",21604,"BBCode","2012-07-30 10:22:16"
21615,9,"Yes\, I'd say the Krivo or any of the other magnetic pickups (Stimer or Peche a la Mouche) would work much better than the Basik when used with the Cub. I have used the Peche a la mouche many times on gigs with a Cub and it's a great sound. Magnetic pickups are far less finicky and much more feedback resistant. You definitely can get a good sound with the Basik\, but you usually have to play at lower volumes and often need a preamp as well. The magnetic pickups are just so easy to use in bar/restaurant type gigs\, always my first choice for those situations.",21615,"BBCode","2012-07-31 21:12:54"
21616,2722,"Hello Ben\,\
\
Thank you for your answer.\
As I wrote you\, I finally discovered that the f-hole Holo sounds fine\, almost \"vintage\"\, it's amazing! Especially for tunes from the \"traditional\" repertoire. For more modern climaxes\, the \"Modele Nouveau\" is more appropriate.\
\
Your new f-hole Di Mauro looks really beautiful\, and it seems to sound great! I also play frequently a Di Mauro Saint-Louis Blues model\, that also sounds very fine and vintage; it's now one of my favorite instruments.\
\
Regarding your new Rodrigo Shopis guitar\, it really sounds great: a rich\, deep and colorful sound; it sounds much better than recents Favinos! And also better than your former f-hole Holo :wink: And it's a pleasure to hear Loeffler playing it\, especially on this tune! Wow\, it sounds beautiful!\
\
I'm sorry for what happened to your finger; you really have been unlucky (I'm always afraid of what could happen to my left hand's fingers!). But you finally also have been - in some way - lucky\, because it could have been worse (you could have broken or chopped it). I hope it won't be sensitive too long.\
\
Thank you for all these news. And kind regards.\
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Pierre-Antoine",20059,"BBCode","2012-08-01 01:33:32"
21617,2682,"Hi Will\, This is Harry from Maine  and DIJ. I just read your post and wanted to tell you that I have a brand new volume pedal in my closet. If you want to try it out I'd be happy to send it along. It's still in the closet but if I remember correctly it's an \"Alligator\"  something or other\, recommended to me by John Mcgann. Let me know if you are interested. If you like it I'll make you a good deal. I love cleaning out closets.   Harry",21617,"BBCode","2012-08-01 05:30:55"
21618,2959,"Hi Jazz\,\
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My wife is interested in learning the Sax and I am curious if you have any GJ recs or other sax favorites that a beginner may get hooked onto? She isn't a deeply musical person\, just wants to finally learn an instrument and loves the sound of the sax. I do not want to smother her in free time jazz  :lol:   ... yet.  :wink:  \
\
Wanted to get your thoughts? I am very excited in her learning an instrument that can accompany the guitar.\
\
The only song which comes to mind for GJ is Elena's Bossa by GBQ - the version he played at Django In June last year.\
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y1apxMpDRg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y1apxMpDRg[/url]\
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Your time and thoughts are appreciated\,\
Andy",21618,"BBCode","2012-08-01 13:34:32"
21619,1790,"Harry\, that's very thoughtful\, and I may take you up on your kind offer. \
\
It's kind of funny because I just got back from doing a gig with my band in Buffalo and the bass player loaned me a couple of HIS old pedals to try... is that weird or what? \
\
Synchronicity! Or else\, you know the old saying\, \"Great minds think alike\, and fools seldom differ.\"\
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So I'll get back to you soon as I've had a chance to try these two... your Alligator pedal seems to be a real good one\, according to what I've read on the internet..\
\
Thanks again\,\
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Will",21619,"BBCode","2012-08-01 20:06:28"
21620,1852,"Hi Andy\
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Django did quite a few songs with sax.  Anouman on the postwar recordimgs being one of my faves\, some before ww2 with Coleman Hawkins and Benny Carter.\
\
Koen deCauter play soprano on several cuts with the Rosenberg Trio.   Youtube has a couple. Koen also palyed with the band Waso.\
\
Gonzalo you know \
\
Probably alto or tenor sax to start...... soprano although the fingerings are the  same\, the embouchure is quite different and high notes can be frustratinly tricky.  \
\
Something to keep in mind\, as sax is a transposing instrument for beginneres younwill find yourself playing guitar in keys like Bb and Eb and Ab\
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IfI can be of further help let me know.  My congrats to your wife on an excellent choice of instrument.   :lol:  8) \
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Best Jay",21618,"BBCode","2012-08-01 20:26:29"
21621,2682,"Hi Will\, That's fine. You can write to me directly at   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:workshop@somersetviolins.com\">workshop@somersetviolins.com</a><!-- e -->        Best\, Harry",21617,"BBCode","2012-08-02 04:31:15"
21622,2959,"Hi Jay\, thank you so much. \
\
She is actually on the line between clarinet and sax. Can you explain the  transposing instrument thing to me? Why in Bb\, Eb\, or Ab - how does the sax favor those keys?\
\
What are your feelings comparing the sax to a clarinet?\
\
In your own time\,  :D  I'm learning myself here too!\
\
Thank you\,\
Andy",21618,"BBCode","2012-08-02 08:12:30"
21623,1852,"Hi Andy\
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For clarinet\, the man of the hour is Evan Christopher.  He plays a great licorice stick\, and a wonderful blend of NOLA jazz and GJ.  Clarinet has a very particular sound and many woodwind players start on clarinet (I did when I was 10) however if taken to a moderately high level of competency\, the sax is capable of muc more expression.  Clarinte is a constant bore tube instrument whereas sax is a conical tube instrument\, and it is this factor that gives the sax its flexibility of voice.\
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The most common clarinet is a Bb instrument.  What that means is when the clarinet plays a C note it spunds as Bb concert pitch.  As the easiset scale for beginners is C major\, (A minor) with no sharps or flats that means when the clarinet plays a song in C the guitar would play that same song in Bb.\
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Alto sax is Eb so when a C. On the alto is played it is pitched at Eb concert.  After years of playing a good horn player learns to transpose on the fly\, so if we were to play together and you brought a song sheet with a tune in the key of G\, i would play all the notes a minor third lower in the key of E (4 sharps)\
\
Tenor sax is Bb as is soprano sax.   Koen deCauter plays both clarinet and soprano sax and if you youtube him your wife will be able to get a feel for the differences from the same player.\
\
Evan Christopher does a superb job of indifference with the Rosenberg trio.",21618,"BBCode","2012-08-02 08:32:30"
21624,131,"Hi Frater\, \
\
You seem to know a good bit about vintage manouche guitars\, I wonder if you could take a look at the pictures below and offer any thoughts as to who might have made these guitars.  \
\
The first picture is of Canadian Felix Leclerc in the early 50s.   The guitar is reported to have been purchased by him in Paris during the many trips he made there as part of his career.     \
\
The second picture is of George Brassens with what appears to be a guitar is the same model.  Hard to date this one\, but as Brassens was about 7 years younger than Leclerc\, I would guess this picture might be from the early 60s.  \
\
The rest are of one owned by a friend and great player\, Michel St. Pierre (Montreal)\, he had it at DIJ this year.   His appears to be very similar\, but perhaps a cheaper model.    All three have some very interesting distinctions.    They all had a marker on the 14th fret which is unusual and distinctive.   The one on Michel guitar has been moved\, but you can still see the remnants in the picture.   The all have a large size \"rope\" binding and inlay in the rosette and all have \"cuts\" on the underside of the bridge.   Necks are similar though the Leclerc and Brassens guitar necks are three piece.    \
\
I see similarities with lots of the vintage guitars of the time by the well known French Sicilian builders.  Henri Miller used the binding style especially and the neck head looks similar\, but the same head was used by many.   It is claimed J. Favino made \"all of Brassens' \" guitars\, but I've never seen anything like this from Favino.   But it would have been early in his career\, so who knows.   \
\
The necks and head look similar to what I've seen on Di Mauros.    The tail piece on Leclerc's guitar is similar to one seen in one picture of a Di Mauro but nowhere else and not similar to the distinctive Di Mauro tailpiece.   Tailpieces aren't very reliable indicators unless everything else is in place.  \
\
Michel is dying to know and I've been trying to help. He supplied the Leclerc picture.   A forum member at the Benoit de Brategen site sent the one of Brassens which Michel was very excited to see.   WE thought Brassens being so popular in France\, that this might lead to something\, but so far everyone just keeps saying \"Favino made all Brassens's guitars\".   \
\
Do you have any idea?   I have more pictures of Michel's guitar if you like\, but I think I hit the file limit here.  If you find PM as limiting as I do and want to use email\, I'm at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks! \
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21625,2959,"Jay\, I feel like I've just gotten out of class  :shock:. I had NO idea! Thank you so much. It sounds like the sax is the way to go. \
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much thanks\,\
Andy",21618,"BBCode","2012-08-02 13:17:44"
21626,2959,"Just curious about the serial as I have his B-107\
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-Andy\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56840#p56840]Subject: FS: Peter Zwinakis Guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"croth\"][quote=\"HotTinRoof\"]Pics!\
Curious what the production number is?[/quote]\
\
Pics are up. Check the link [url=http://s842.photobucket.com/albums/zz341/croth3/2009%20Peter%20Zwinakis%20Gypsy/]http://s842.photobucket.com/albums/zz34 ... s%20Gypsy/[/url]\
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Please email me directly for the serial number and I'll be glad to send it to you. \
crothman AT optonline DOT net\
\
Thanks for asking.\
\
~C[/quote]",21626,"BBCode","2012-08-02 13:33:24"
21627,4048,"Hi\,\
Wondering if you still have the guitar\, And how you wood like payment? For faster response my e- mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:capo909@netzero.com\">capo909@netzero.com</a><!-- e -->\
Thanks\, Michael",21627,"BBCode","2012-08-02 18:43:01"
21628,4048,"Hi\,\
Very nice guitar! How would you describe the neck profile front to back? And your bottom line price shipped to S Calif..92624\
Thanks\, Best\, Michael",21628,"BBCode","2012-08-02 18:56:42"
21629,4045,"Thanks...this was my first Gypsy guitar. I used it in my band Texas Gypsies on shows and on our recordings.\
  The neck was why I bought it as I had never played a Gypsy guitar before and some of the others i tried were too chunky for my hand and this was more of a medium round feel neck. It is not as fat as on some of the Gitane Jorgenson models but not as thin as the regular Gitane models if that helps. It has the case..the case has some scratches from use but not bad.\
 Feel free to make an offer but I do not have to sell it. I may even be interested in buying the guitar back in the future if the opportunity arises.\
\
thanks\
Steve",21628,"BBCode","2012-08-02 19:32:10"
21630,555,"Hello\,\
The DG-300 is available. I would accept a cashiers check from a national bank\, a USPS Postal Money order or PayPal (+ 3% to cover service charge).\
Thanks\,\
Rory",21627,"BBCode","2012-08-03 08:25:10"
21631,4044,"Sorry if I sent this more than once but I don't know how to use this website very well yet! Fiddle and Pick in Pegram has a gypsy jazz/django/swing jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 8:45-11:00 pm. I've been a few times. The people are really nice and being around them has really helped my playing. \
heres the website for more info: [url=http://fiddleandpick.ning.com/]http://fiddleandpick.ning.com/[/url]",21631,"BBCode","2012-08-03 19:03:19"
21632,3852,"Wow\, cool! I knew there had to be someone out there who was doing gypsy stuff in Tennessee. Very much obliged! \
\
I've tried teaching a few of my friends some of the gypsy stuff\, but it takes such a long time. I've not had a lot of luck\, but I've really wanted to play with someone. Alas!\
\
I'll definitely have to check that out. Unfortunately\, I believe one of my friends is coming into town this thursday\, but perhaps I could bring her with.\
\
Thanks again\,\
Justin",21631,"BBCode","2012-08-05 08:29:09"
21633,4044,"No problem! Usually people come and watch. Sometimes there are a lot of us and sometimes there are only a few. I have always had a great time though!\
I hope to see you at the jam sometime\,\
Aaron",21631,"BBCode","2012-08-05 11:21:25"
21634,2911,"Hello\,\
\
what are price and specifications of your jwc please ? Thanks.",21634,"BBCode","2012-08-06 07:46:31"
21635,151,"Hi Dario\
\
I'm glad the package arrived safely and so quickly.  I could not find the chart for Ekhali Tsigani anywhere - sorry about that...  I'll keep your address on file in case it turns up.  I am pretty certain that the versions of Dui-Dui and Vengurka (Two Guitars) on the CD are the exact versions that were transcribed for those charts.  The Kolpakovs don't improvise much.  Well\, best of luck with all of that.\
\
Regards\
Scot",21570,"BBCode","2012-08-06 10:31:25"
21636,151,"Thanks Jayson - I've known Ted for about 17 years\, had my Favino for nearly 20.  It turns out that a Mono dread case will fit just fine - just expensive...\
\
Regards\
Scot",21636,"BBCode","2012-08-06 10:37:29"
21637,1790,"Hi\, xterrettx\,\
\
 [i]I currently play with a gypsy jazz quartet out of Akron [/i]\
\
Is that Akron\, Ohio or Akron\, New York?\
\
I'm asking because I occasionally visit Akron\, Ohio\, where I lived in my high school days in the 1960's\, and more importantly where my dad lived until he passed away last November. His house at the corner of South Rose Blvd and Sunset View Dr. is on sale so I try to stop in about once a month to keep the garden looking tidy.\
\
While I'm down in Akron\, it would be great to get together and so some jamming.\
\
Will Wilson\
Niagara-On-The-Lake\, ON",21637,"BBCode","2012-08-10 04:32:11"
21638,3980,"Yes sir\, Akron Ohio. Give me call if you want 740 238 0318",21638,"BBCode","2012-08-10 11:48:00"
21639,1790,"Wow\, that's awesome. Next time I go down there I'll call ahead to try and arrange something... probably in September...?\
\
Will",21637,"BBCode","2012-08-11 05:33:51"
21640,1852,"Hi Ben\
\
Hows your finger now\, all healed up?\
\
Best. Jay",21640,"BBCode","2012-08-11 09:13:31"
21641,620,"Hi Jay\,\
\
My poor mangled finger is much better\, thanks for asking. It is pretty much healed\, the only issue being that it is still tender where the scar is\, plus I've lost a lot of callus due to the skin peeling in that general area. But I've been able to use the finger for chords for a few weeks now and have been doing more and more soloing with it. It is a little uncomfortable at first\, but after ten minutes or so\, that mostly goes away. A little xylocaine helps get past the initial discomfort.\
\
Funny thing is\, I got so used to two-finger soloing in a rather short time that I lapse into it quite a bit.\
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All the best\,\
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Ben",21641,"BBCode","2012-08-11 14:05:44"
21642,4060,"ciao \
per caso sei disponibile per la vendita della tua olivier marin\
\
a prsto Mariano",21642,"BBCode","2012-08-12 18:38:34"
21643,3795,"Steam-powered\,\
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Ok\, sold. Where are you shipping from? Paypal would be easiest I think. I can pay $36 if that solves the Paypal fee. I would need your paypal email address. And your word of honor since we have never met!\
\
What can I say\, I'm hooked on 11s:)\
\
Thanks\, \
Mike Nikolidakis",21643,"BBCode","2012-08-13 05:58:18"
21644,2661,"Great!\
I live and work in the Chicago area. Some of the better players around here know me from the gypsy jazz jams at Caravan Guitars on Rockwell St here in Chicago\, such as Alfonso Ponticelli and his great student Adrian (who also posts here on the forum).  \
My paypal and email address is:   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jordansayers@hotmail.com\">jordansayers@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Once I get your shipping address and they will be shipped asap. The post office is only a few blocks from my place of employment.\
I've been using 11's for years\, but heard a fellow using 10's on his Dupont 12-fret D-hole\, the same model I own\, and decided to try 10's myself for a year or so.\
\
Peace\,\
Jordan Sayers",21644,"BBCode","2012-08-13 08:34:12"
21645,3795,"Hi Jordan\, \
\
 Done! You should find payment in your inbox. \
\
 Confession- we here in the Philly area are very envious of the GJ scene in Chicago! Keep it up:)\
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Cheers\, \
Michael Nikolidakis",21643,"BBCode","2012-08-13 08:43:51"
21646,2661,"I'm headed to work soon\, will stop at the post office today.\
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Yes\, there is a LOT of great gypsy jazz here in Chicago. Caravan Guitars has regular jam sessions and the owner's uncle plays every weekend at a local restaurant with a violin player\, walking around and playing at various tables taking requests. Every week\, Alfonso plays at the Green Mill (Al Capone's old speakeasy).\
\
Glad that these strings will be used!\
\
Peace\,\
Jordan",21644,"BBCode","2012-08-13 09:11:07"
21647,3881,"Hey Joseph\,\
My apologies for disappearing...young kids\, job\, summertime\, all the things that take up all my time. Anyhow\, I'm curious if you've sold the Stimer? Let me know. Perhaps I'd like to give 'er a try.\
Thanks\,\
Jon",21254,"BBCode","2012-08-14 20:34:25"
21648,1,"Hi\,\
\
Would you ship to Montreal\, Canada H2T 2V2 and if yes\, how much would it be regular shipping?\
\
Thanks.",21648,"BBCode","2012-08-15 10:46:32"
21649,2138,"Nice videos.\
\
I was the guy at DiJ who was helping out Luke Hendon in one of the facilitated jams on Friday.  I enjoyed your playing at the bar on Thursday.  You're a rhythm machine.\
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Jim",21649,"BBCode","2012-08-15 11:40:31"
21650,3988,"",21650,"BBCode","2012-08-15 11:46:43"
21651,2735,"Hey Jim\, yeah I remember.\
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That was a fun little jam on Friday\, I liked the ideas\
you guys showed the class that day.\
\
Do you plan on attending Django n June next year.....I hear\
it's supposed to be a big one!!\
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Angelo",21651,"BBCode","2012-08-15 14:05:36"
21652,555,"Jazzmonkey\,\
\
Yes\, I would ship to Montreal.\
A FedEx estimate to ship to your zip code\, insured for $800.00 USD\,\
to take 5 business days\, is $123.00 USD\
\
Thanks\,\
Rory",21652,"BBCode","2012-08-15 19:16:11"
21653,3881,"Hey there. I'm interested in your pickup if it's still for sale. Let me know!\
Thanks.\
Jon\
Missoula\, MT\
406-830-0243",21653,"BBCode","2012-08-15 21:57:54"
21654,2661,"Yes\, still for sale. \
\
Had a pm earlier today asking what shipping would be to Germany and I'd MUCH rather sell in the continental USA (to avoid customs\, getting lost in transit\, etc). What kind of guitar do you have? The peche a la mouche website states that it won't fit some guitars\, such as aria and gitane. I've used a stimer in the past and the peche definitely sound more balanced among plain and wound strings (while not completely neutral\, as claimed\, but definitely much better than the stimer).\
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Literally used only a couple times in my home studio.\
\
Peace\,\
Jordan Sayers aka steam-powered",21654,"BBCode","2012-08-15 23:01:45"
21655,2138,"I'm planning on going\, for sure.\
\
I'm not sure how much bigger it can truly be.  Andrew maxxed out last year on space and I barely made it in.  I plan on getting registering immediately.  The fact that Patrus was there certainly made it much more visible.  Last year was my first and I had no idea what to expect\, as there were limited videos from it.  Now I get it.  It's the best thing going for those of us who are sucked into the style.  Andrew needs help\, though.",21649,"BBCode","2012-08-16 08:12:55"
21656,38,"Hi Francois\,\
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I did check and no email or messages\, only the posts.  Weird.\
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Thank you for your efforts!  Here is my contact email and info and I REALLY appreciate your help with this!\
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David Keary\
Jackson\, MS\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57014#p57014]Subject: Bei Dir War Es Immer So Schön melody/lyrics chart[/url]\
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[quote=\"François RAVEZ\"]Hi \
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Have you checked in user control pannel unedre New Messages.\
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If you don't find it contact me off-line indicating your e-mail address.\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ[/quote]",21656,"BBCode","2012-08-16 09:28:28"
21657,2661,"I'd also be willing to drop ten bucks off to avoid multiple trips to the post office (weighing\, emailing the shipping cost to the fellow overseas\, getting a reply\, then going to the post office again to ship\, and waiting a few weeks to ensure that it arrived). While I would like to sell as soon as possible\, and have shipped overseas before without any issues\, being able to ship relatively local would be worth dropping ten bucks off the price. Let me know if your interested.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan aka steam-powered",21654,"BBCode","2012-08-16 10:26:53"
21658,1,"Thanks for the quote\, what would be your best price sh/hd included.\
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Thanks again",21648,"BBCode","2012-08-16 10:34:50"
21659,2735,"I think in terms of artists it's going to be \"big\".\
It'll be the 10th anniversary so I'm sure Andrew will\
be inviting some special guests!!\
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This was my second year in a row and I plan on going back again.\
I registered early so I stayed in the main building\, I'm sure anyone\
who registers early will get priority for the dorms.\
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Keep playing man\, I've seen your vids......keep them coming!!!\
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Angelo",21651,"BBCode","2012-08-16 12:36:25"
21660,2138,"Thanks\, Angelo.\
\
I'm about 3 years deep in this style and am starting to pickup stuff much quicker.  I'm realizing\, after the fact\, what a pleasure it was to have Paulus at the camp.  I picked up quite a bit from his level three classes.  I'm hoping I have the balls and chops to try to play with some of the better players the next year.\
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If we get Stochelo next year\, that would be amazing.",21649,"BBCode","2012-08-16 13:19:26"
21661,2735,"Thats what I'm hoping for\, if he can get a Stochelo\, Bireli\, Angelo Debarre\,Tchavalo or Dorado that would be be awesome !!!\
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As for rhythm specialists out there of course Hono or Nousche and there are a few smaller names out there just as good...Romain Vuillemin\, Herve Gaguenetti or Serge Camps. \
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Though it doesn't matter to me I'm happy to learn from\
anyone who is better than me.",21651,"BBCode","2012-08-16 14:41:31"
21662,3881,"Yes\, I'm interested. I have a Dupont MD100 oval hole. I'm sure it'll work just fine. I'm currently at work today and I can send more detail tonight.\
-Jon",21653,"BBCode","2012-08-17 10:34:01"
21663,2661,"Good to hear\, no problems with a Dupont oval-hole. I'll make sure the correct spring is installed (it has two springs\, one for oval-hole\, one for d-hole guitars) so you can clip it on right away. \
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I'll mark it as sold\, no worries if you need time to paypal. I'll ship it priority with delivery confirmation and send you the tracking.\
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My paypal address is the same as my email address:\
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Peace\,\
Jordan aka steam-powered",21654,"BBCode","2012-08-17 11:52:55"
21664,3881,"Great. So is $255 then what you'd want via paypal? You had mentioned in the add something of splitting what\, the shipping cost? Let me know.\
-Jon",21653,"BBCode","2012-08-17 20:59:22"
21665,2661,"Shipping included since you live in the USA. Most folks I've bought/sold from split the paypal fees (they take a 2.9% cut)\, so the total would be $258.\
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What's your shipping address? If I ship tomorrow\, it could arrive by Wednesday.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan",21665,"BBCode","2012-08-17 23:02:34"
21666,3881,"Hey Jordan\,\
Sorry to put on the brakes here but I'm thinking I might hold off until I can get a chance to test a couple of pickup options. Currently I'm using a AT Pro 70 which works great at my typical quieter gig. Occasionally something more feedback resistant is desirable\, thus my search now. I'm also curious about what I'm reading about the  Ischell pickups as I suspect I'll prefer the acoustic sound over the magnetic one...I might find myself in the Seattle area within the next couple of weeks and would get a chance to stop by Michael's to test a couple of options. Unfortunately testing anything is not an option in MT. \
-Jon",21653,"BBCode","2012-08-18 07:11:19"
21668,2661,"Not a problem\, always good to try all options when it comes to gear.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan",21654,"BBCode","2012-08-18 09:07:36"
21669,310,"Craig\,\
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I'm interested in your  Cast  style guitar...\
before I plunge\,\, could you contact me and give me some details.\
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Thanks..\
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Jeff\
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jefe46@earthlink dot net",21669,"BBCode","2012-08-18 09:57:52"
21671,1581,"Hey\, Dennis\, just noticed you're online.  We haven't met\, but I've seen you dozens of time at DFNW. I haven't seen your name for workshops -- are you not going to make it out here this year?  That would be a shame... I always enjoy hearing you play and\, of course\, your humor.\
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Lorretta",21671,"BBCode","2012-08-18 14:38:18"
21673,1581,"Hi\, Ahab\, \
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I've seen the Integrale series mentioned a number of times now\, but I'm confused about which set it is exactly.  In looking at the link that someone posted after yours\, it looks like there are at least a couple of Integrale sets.  Which one do you recommend?\
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Thanks\,\
Lorretta",21673,"BBCode","2012-08-18 14:42:19"
21674,131,"Jeff\,\
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Just checking\,  did you get my emails (2)?  \
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Guitar is now fully up on Djangobooks.\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10956]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10956[/url]\
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Craig",21669,"BBCode","2012-08-18 15:14:04"
21675,3,"hi loretta\, yes i'll be at DFNW! I just submitted my workshop info this past week\, i was a bit late on that!\
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Hope to see you there!\
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Cheers",21671,"BBCode","2012-08-18 15:18:34"
21676,1581,"Excellent.  Now it's actually seeming to feel like DjangoFest!\
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Lorretta",21671,"BBCode","2012-08-18 15:36:49"
21677,555,"Jazzmonkey\,\
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Sorry\, I've been away for a couple of days.\
The sale price would be $750+$123=$873 USD. (+3%\, if using PayPal).\
I started out asking $900 for the guitar and $750 was as low as I wanted to go.\
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Thanks\,\
Rory",21652,"BBCode","2012-08-19 14:27:51"
21678,1,"No problem I understand completely. I'll think about it. My budget is 800$ if you change your mind let me know. As for PayPal I know they have the gift option so nobody pays extra. I'm also wondering about how much it would be for customs. I believe it's 15% of the value.\
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Anyways if you change your mind let me know.\
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Thanks.\
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JS",21648,"BBCode","2012-08-19 19:03:18"
21679,555,"I know nothing about custom fees\, etc. but if it's 15%\, yipes!\
Don't they sell the Gitanes (or similar guitars) in Montreal? I know that there are many Django-influenced players up there.\
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I just can't go any lower on the price. When you factor in the shipping and customs it's \"gettin' up there\".\
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Thanks and good luck.",21652,"BBCode","2012-08-19 20:21:01"
21680,4068,"Hi John\,\
I'm new here but have been bitten by the Gypsy Jazz bug.  If you don't mind me asking\, how much did Mike charge for the upgrades to your DG-255?  This is one of the models I'm looking at locally\, but have heard concerns about many of the areas you mentioned in your post (action\, bridge\, tuners\, etc.).  My wife is from Phoenix and we make a trip out there several times a year so dropping a guitar off with Mike would not be a problem.\
Thanks for any info\,\
Bob Faulkner",21680,"BBCode","2012-08-20 07:47:44"
21681,1,"I understand about the price. Yes we have hefty customs fees. As for what we can get\, we have one dealer and we can only get Gitane. The price for a DG-255 is about the same as if I would be buying yours...\
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Thanks",21648,"BBCode","2012-08-20 09:12:19"
21682,3431,"Hi there\,\
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The Integrale series numbers 1-20 covering the years 1928-1953 with some extra bonus recordings from other Gypsy Jazz artists from Django's era on the final volume plus a couple of rare Django recordings.\
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If you don't want to buy the entire set then I'd recommend a selection covering Django's career span so you can really see his astonishing artistic development. Integrale 6 shows Django in his pomp in with Quintet De Hotclub De France\, Integrale 9 shows the final year of the original Quintet De Hotclub De France and has some classic recordings like I'll See You In My Dreams. Then for Django's wartime period where he was emulating the Benny Goodman swing quintets\, I'd recommend Integrale 12 which has some of his most popular tunes like Douce Ambiance\, then Integrale 13 shows the reunion of Stephan Grapelli and Django and has some of the best recordings they ever made together plus the rare recordings he made on his trip to America. That one is a must in my opinion. Integrale 14 showcases some of Django's first electric recordings and has some of his most famous solos such as Les Yeux Noirs. Integrale 17 shows the famous Rome sessions where Django and Stephan recorded with an Italian band and has some Django's final recordings playing acoustic. His phrasing has gone to another level\, and he's now incorporating more modern lines and elements of be-bop. Then 19 and 20 show Django reborn\, moving from be-bop into cool jazz and the final flowering of his genius and his final masterpiece\, the piece Anouman\, which is on 20. \
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As you can see\, you could end up buying them all because they all have amazing recordings on there. But anyway I hope this points you in the right direction.\
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Best\,\
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Ahab",21673,"BBCode","2012-08-21 04:27:49"
21683,1581,"Thanks\, Ahab\, for the explanation. That explanation was exactly what I was looking for. Although I suspect you're right -- I'll probably end up with all of them eventually.  Can't get enough of that Django!\
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Thanks again\,\
Lorretta",21673,"BBCode","2012-08-21 06:41:26"
21684,3606,"Hey ted!  any chance of recording these dates?  I'll be in Japan\
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Jayson Goodner\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57095#p57095]Subject: Lollo Meier at Smalls Jazz in NYC Oct 14\, 2012[/url]\
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[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]no\, this is Lollos time to shine ;)[/quote]",21684,"BBCode","2012-08-21 09:18:15"
21685,3961,"Hey Steve\, \
thought I'd say hello. I haven't had recieved my guitar yet. Micheal said another 2 weeks! I ran into Blue Drag again after you had played it for me and go to learning Django's version.. it is sweet. So my song list is now up to 2 songs haha.. I'll hit you up when i get my guitar for a quick jam. hope your well\,\
 Best\
-Juan",21597,"BBCode","2012-08-22 09:31:34"
21686,555,"Jazzmonkey\,\
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Yesterday\, at work (while shipping something to Canada)\, it dawned on me that if we say that I installed the replacement bridge\, and since the guitar is not a new item\, then it would be property returned after a service was provided there by avoiding Customs charges. Is that correct? If so\, if we both move a little on the purchase/shipping charges\, plus you mentioned the \"Gift\" function on Paypal\, we could probably make the deal work to both of our satisfactions.\
Let me know what you think.\
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Thanks\,\
Rory",21652,"BBCode","2012-08-22 13:36:02"
21687,1,"Hi Rory\,\
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Actually\, even when used we pay customs and taxes. It's not that it's used or new\, it's the insured amount that makes the difference. As screwed up as that is\, what's worse is because of the FTA (free trade agreement) when I ship to the US you don't pay a dime!!! I've done many\, many deals on The Gear Page; amps\, guitars and pedals and I've learned the hard way. So I would still pay the 15% on the insured 750$. \
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Thank you.\
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JS.",21648,"BBCode","2012-08-22 14:49:23"
21688,555,"Jazzmonkey\,\
I work for a Culinary Knife Company and Sharpening service. When we sharpen knives that will be returned to Canada we indicate on the shipment that the knife has been sent in for sharpening\, thereby the customer avoids Custom fees\, since it is not a purchase. And we insure the knives for full replacement value in case the shipper loses or destroys it/them. What I was suggesting was that I say that I installed a bridge on the guitar and that I am returning it to you\, indicating that it is a repair/upgrade\, not a purchase. Does that make a difference on your end?\
Rory",21652,"BBCode","2012-08-22 15:04:30"
21689,1,"",21648,"BBCode","2012-08-22 15:38:56"
21691,58,"Hi:\
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Is it Stephane? I saw your post about the Baumgarner Castellucia guitar. Do you like his Selmer style instruments as well? I'm considering ordering one or the other.\
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Thanks\,\
Charlie",21691,"BBCode","2012-08-23 06:24:54"
21692,1063,"Hello Charlie\,\
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Craig is playing a couple of Selmer-style guitars right now\, that I think were loosely based on his previous Dupont MD50\, but stricktly based on the blueprints of the Selmer 503. And his guitar is outstanding.\
I have not played a ton of guitars in my life\, but I definitely tried quite a few\, including lots of vintage at Jacques Mazzoleni's house. But I can tell you that Craig's guitars can definitely compete with what's best in the market.\
I hope this helps.\
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Best regards\,\
Stephan\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",21692,"BBCode","2012-08-23 07:10:21"
21693,3042,"Hi Juan\, nice to hear from you. It will make a huge difference when you get your new guitar. Something about the SelMac design kinda has the best features of a classical\, flat top\, archtop and electric all rolled into one. I could tell from your playing\, you're gonna really take off when get your hands on it. I've just been working slowly on a few standards: Night and Day\, Cheek to Cheek and Stardust. Trying to add more vibrato to my playing. Not the BB King side to side vibrato...more the violin style\, to sustain the note.\
Swang on\,\
Steve",21597,"BBCode","2012-08-23 13:16:37"
21694,3961,"Steve\, \
So it seems the guitar gods must have heard my plea\, because about a few hours after emailing you I get home to find my guitar waiting for me! your are right this guitar is amazing\, my roomate thought i was playing with an amp. I mean wow. its so loud and just sound great. Thos are great tunes. Cheek to Cheek is one of my favorites. (havn't learned it yet). good luck with the sustain practice let me know how it sounds when you get it down.  Let me know when you would like to jam some time after the holiday would be great for me. have a good one\
-Juan",21597,"BBCode","2012-08-23 13:39:04"
21695,3042,"Congratulations! What a coincidence! You'll no doubt be spending alot of time playing and getting comfortable with your new guitar. Finding the \"sweet spot\"\, etc.  Don't know what kind of strings they ship with\, but hopefully are proper GJ strings. I've seen some GJ guitars in stores with bronze strings! (yuk). If not\, you might want to throw on a set of Argies (I use the 11's with the loop end). I've heard there's no difference in sound between ball and loop end\, but I kinda like the loop end coz it's more original and \"different\". In one of the threads on the forum\, they said that Stocehllo uses Gallis so was thinking of trying them some time. I think Django used Argies\, so that's good enough for me. My hands don't sweat and I like a more mellow tone\, so leave my strings on a long time. Sometimes the G string starts to dent before the others\, so I ordered extra G strings and just change the G if it gets funky (Michael sells packs of individual gauges). Thanks for keeping in touch. Maybe we can jam after Labor Day on a Sunday afternoon again some time. See how things work out.\
Best of luck with your new axe.\
Swang on\,\
Steve",21597,"BBCode","2012-08-24 12:06:49"
21696,217,"Sorry but I just now found your message. I've been away from the site for a while. I've also been away from music but am just now coming back. That always gives the sense of starting over again!\
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I myself am open for jamming or just discussion about gypsy jazz (which for Django included most American standards as well)\, but I have a transportation problem. Drop me a note if you want at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dtpolk@shasta.com\">dtpolk@shasta.com</a><!-- e --> and we can talk further.\
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polkat (Doug)",21696,"BBCode","2012-08-24 13:25:04"
21697,4013,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=53110#p53110]Subject: F.S. MYSTERY GUITAR BOUGHT FROM DJANGOBOOKS[/url]\
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[quote=\"gianina\"]The guitar is still available.  If you're interested just let me know.\
Thanks\,\
Bill[/quote]\
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Dear Bill\,\
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Have you sold the Mystery/Peter Zwinakis guitar?  I'm looking to buy my first manouche guitar and make a big investment.  I graduated from college and just got back from a year as a volunteer teacher in the Marshall Islands\, so \"big\,\" of course\, is relative.  Basically\, I don't wan't to get a Saga or something that I'm just going to get frustrated with in a year or so (from the reading I've done\, it seems like that tone and wetness seem to bother serious players pretty quickly) and want something made by a proper luthier\, and your guitar looks like a great opportunity to do that.\
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I looked through the Djangobooks archives\, but it looks like Michael didn't record a video for the guitar when he originally sold it to you: ([url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ecom-prodshow/gypsy-mystery-3.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/eco ... ery-3.html[/url])  I've watched the videos for the other Zwinakis guitars he's sold\, but none of them are D-holes.  If you do still have the guitar\, and if you are still looking to sell it\, do you have any audio or video recordings that you could send me?  If you have any additional photos (or ones at a higher resolution than the ones you posted)\, I'd love to see 'em.  I'm very interested\, and I hope to hear from you soon.\
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Best\,\
Daniel Briggs",21697,"BBCode","2012-08-24 17:47:48"
21698,58,"Hi Michael:\
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Is there an email list for people wanting to know about new Holo guitars for sale\, or am I always just too late in seeing the listing!? Can you give me an idea of what the Selmer sized Holos are being sold for?\
\
Thanks\,\
Charlie",21698,"BBCode","2012-08-25 17:41:33"
21699,9,"Hi Charlie\,\
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There is no special list but if you subscribe to my twitter feed then you'll get first notice of one there.\
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They are currently selling for $4500\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",21699,"BBCode","2012-08-25 18:30:54"
21700,4013,"Hi Michael\,\
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I was trying to look at the new Bob Holo you posted\, but when I try to load the shoppingcart.djangobooks.com link\, it says that Google Chrome was unable to load the webpage because the server sent no data.  This has been happening to me for the past couple of days on the site\, and I don't really know if the trouble's on my end or yours\, but I figured I'd let you know since I'd really like a look at the Holo before it disappears.\
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Best\,\
Dan\
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p.s. What's the price tag on the guitar?",21700,"BBCode","2012-08-25 18:58:11"
21701,9,"Hi Dan\,\
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That's strange\, maybe try a different browser.\
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The Holo is priced at $4500 but is already sold.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",21701,"BBCode","2012-08-25 19:58:07"
21702,58,"Thanks Stephan:\
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I'm talking to Craig about ordering one. I'm checking out your band website too.\
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Charlie",21692,"BBCode","2012-08-25 21:24:43"
21703,1945,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41878#p41878]Subject: Original Di Mauro Heart Shape hole w/ crocodile leather case[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Yes\, mine does have that little hitch where the neck joins the body. I think it was an anomaly ( a mis measured neck?)\, but it sure doesn't affect the sound. Good eye\, though! \
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My wife's from LA originally\, so we'll be out there sometime. Maybe we can get them together somehow. That would be pretty cool\, I think.[/quote]\
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michael - \
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i met you at dij and was one of the grateful beneficiaries of your wine run w/ patrus;\
i am interested in the j di mauro heart hole that that Michael has on django books and i thought it was yours; but he says not;  do you know anything about the one he has?\
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i have \"bought\" it subject to approval\, but any info you have would be appreciated.\
thx\
tom cunningham\
milwukee",21703,"BBCode","2012-08-26 13:20:37"
21704,4076,"Hi Danilo:\
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I'd be happy to talk by phone about the guitar.  You can call my cell at 312/543-4268.  I'm selling this guitar because I just got another Park\, this one an Encore to back up/replace an old Selmer style.\
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The Favino body style lends itself to rhythm\, I think\, since it seems more balanced and not as boomy as a grande bouche D hole.\
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Any way\, feel free to call.\
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Pat McClintock\
Chicago",21704,"BBCode","2012-08-26 13:50:00"
21705,4013,"Hi Michael\,\
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Turns out\, it was just an errant antivirus script running.  Just writing back to confirm that everything's good on your end.\
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Dan",21700,"BBCode","2012-08-26 16:27:47"
21706,9,"Thanks Dan\, good to know!\
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M",21701,"BBCode","2012-08-26 17:10:27"
21707,1960,"Hi Bob\,\
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Saw your older post in Djangobooks regarding the Arita transcriptions...I can't find the book and am wondering if you might be able to send me a pdf of Django's solo on After Youve Gone...one of my favorites. Not sure if you have the whole book or not so I'll make a second choice request for Minor Blues if After You've Gone isn't available.  If you can't send either\, no worries...just thought I'd ask.  \
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Many Thanks! KJ",21707,"BBCode","2012-08-27 07:02:27"
21708,307,"Hi KJ! \
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Hope all is well and thanks for asking. Unfortunately I do not have a scanner anymore\, but Fortunately i can take snapshots of the book and send it to you that way... If you could email me I will send you the pics when I can find the book (we moved and I know it is somewhere...).\
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With thanks & cheers\
Alex",21707,"BBCode","2012-08-27 16:05:22"
21709,4031,"Hi Bob\, \
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Let me start by saying that I bought the guitar so inexpensively ($299.00\, floor model in near mint condition from a dealer in Canada) that what $$$'s I have into it now\, the guitar\, the case and Mike's handiwork is just about what the DG-255's retail for online.\
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IMHO here is what I would tell someone to expect to HAVE to do to the guitar out of the box:\
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1. Change the strings\, wrong type all together. Mike strung mine with Argentine 10's.\
2. Have the bridge replaced. The one that comes with it is really not much better than a railroad tie. When you see Mike's hand crafted bridge in comparison it's like setting a humming bird next to a crow.\
3. Have the fret board tuned.\
4. Have the neck adjusted.\
5. Have the tail piece replaced. The one that Mike installed has a lower stance at the string attachment end. It also had a nice piece of ebony wood as an insert as opposed to the plastic that the factory one had.\
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These last 3 steps make for a much\, much more playable action.\
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With regards to the tuners\, the ones' that come on the guitar are almost \"ok\" and have been scrutinized for their inability to hold tune\,and somewhat \"cheesey\" appearance but the bottom line as an absolute necessity\, I'd say no\, much more a luxury upgrade to Schallers that was for me worth it in aesthetic value.\
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A widely known downside to the DG-255 and other mid-range Saga guitar models is that they have a very \"wet\" intonation. Now\, what do I mean by that. When you are strumming rhythm after about 3 or 4 strums the guitar itself begins to resonate on it's own creating a background drone of the strings if you will that sort of conflicts with the deadening of the strings when one is playing \"la pompe\". Now it is generally accepted that the \"petite bouche\"like the DG-255  has traditionally been utilized for melody so as to how much of a down side it would be for someone who didn't play rhythm could be debatable.\
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Another thing I will say against the Saga Gitane DG-255 is that the finish is of a very hard\, stiff type and has a decided effect on the tone of the guitar. In all fairness with not having seen any other Saga instrument first hand I do not know if this finish is used on all of their guitars or only on certain grades. \
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To be sure as with any string instrument\, time and playing can have an effect on it's tone. Right now I am subjecting mine to an accelerated \"aging\" of sorts using a ToneRite. The results will be interesting.\
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One thing I will say while at Mike's shop he let me take a close look at a Shelley Park Gypsy guitar that was in for some work\, and honestly\, I would buy Michael's over her's any day of the week. With both being around the same price (in the neighborhood of $4500) I was not impressed with her's at all in comparison to Michael's. She seems to build a Gypsy Guitar looking instrument\, but the bottom line it was just a regular flat top acoustic guitar with a Gypsy sound hole. Mike builds his guitars with extreme accuracy of historical construction with particular attention paid to the slight arching of the top and back as were the Selmer Maccaferri's. If I had the extra money I'd buy a Michael Collins guitar tomorrow. One thing I should mention too is that the DG 255 has a flat back and top.\
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I know you are curious as to how much all of this cost as I would be as well. But\, in all fairness to Michael I would suggest you email him and ask him directly.  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@collinsguitar.com\">info@collinsguitar.com</a><!-- e -->\
I would recomend Mike to anyone as he is along with being a very personable and cordial individual\, who is very easy to deal with\, he offers very good value in his pricing of his work. \
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I hope this has been of some use to you Bob.\
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Sincerely.\
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John Massaro",21709,"BBCode","2012-08-27 22:30:19"
21710,4081,"Beagle1\,\
Have you sold your DG-330?",21710,"BBCode","2012-08-28 08:02:47"
21711,4071,"Hi\, Did you sell the pickup?\
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Thanks\,\
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dbowers\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?\
p=56968#p56968]Subject: FS: Peche a la Mouche Pickup (like new)[/url]\
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[quote=\"steam-powered\"]Never really use my Peche a la Mouche pickup\, just a couple times at my home studio. Comes with the original box and both springs that can easily be changed for either oval or d-hole guitars. According to the Peche a la Mouche website\, this might not fit some Gitane and Aria guitars. \
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For more info\, check out the website:\
[url=http://www.pechealamouche.ch/pechealamouche/index.php/en/magnetic-pick-up]http://www.pechealamouche.ch/pechealamo ... ic-pick-up[/url]\
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Costs 350 new\, a steal at 255 for a like-new Peche a la Mouche pickup with original box\, save nearly a hundred bucks! Paypal ok\, we can split the fee.\
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EDITED TO ADD: Forgot to mention that shipping is included to continental USA\
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Peace\,\
steam-powered[/quote]",21711,"BBCode","2012-08-31 11:14:45"
21712,2661,"Still available. What kind of guitar do you have? I've read on the peche website that it will not fit on an aria or gitane guitar. Had a fellow from Germany interested but shipping and insurance was rather costly. Are you in the US? Price includes shipping to US/Canada. Please let me know if you'd like pics. It is literally in new condition\, only used in my home studio a few times.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan Sayers aka steam-powered",21712,"BBCode","2012-08-31 11:43:36"
21713,1053,"Hi.  Yes\, the Unico is still for sale (along with the \"case\,\" volume pedal\, and a P.A. type stand for it (not made by Schertler).\
I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I don't know what shipping costs\, but I could find out.\
Thanks!\
Paul",21713,"BBCode","2012-08-31 18:07:14"
21714,2132,"Hi Christian - \
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I'm interested in coming in at the $50 level\, but when I go to pay via Paypal\, the only option is a direct draw from my checking\, which I don't do as I have Paypal credit\, and use that for all my Paypal stuff.  The credit is not a credit card\, but a line of credit available whenever I use Paypal to buy things.  \
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For some reason\, that option isn't showing up.  Can  you advise?\
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Thanks\,\
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Paul",21714,"BBCode","2012-09-01 09:33:24"
21715,2521,"Hi tttoman\,\
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Sorry I didn't respond sooner but I only get a chance to check in here on the Djangobooks forum on the weekends.\
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Yes\, I still have the DG-330 for sale. Feel free to make an offer or email me if you have any questions:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tthoyt@gmail.com\">tthoyt@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
Trevor Hoyt\
Durham\, NC USA\
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[quote=\"tttoman\"]Beagle1\,\
Have you sold your DG-330?[/quote]",21710,"BBCode","2012-09-01 09:36:51"
21716,2759,"Hi\,\
\
That's very strange indeed. Since everything is automated through Indie GoGo I'm afraid there's nothing I can do. However\, if you send $50 to the PayPal account <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rosenbergacademy@gmail.com\">rosenbergacademy@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and send me a mail at that same address with your details\, I will add you to the Indie GoGo backers list!\
\
Best\,\
Christiaan",21716,"BBCode","2012-09-01 10:50:22"
21717,2132,"[quote=\"Hemert\"]Hi\,\
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That's very strange indeed. Since everything is automated through Indie GoGo I'm afraid there's nothing I can do. However\, if you send $50 to the PayPal account <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rosenbergacademy@gmail.com\">rosenbergacademy@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and send me a mail at that same address with your details\, I will add you to the Indie GoGo backers list!\
\
Best\,\
Christiaan[/quote]\
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OK\, thanks\, Christiaan.  Just sent the $50\, e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  Let me know if you need anything else\, I absolutely love Nous'che\, so really looking forward to this.  FYI\, I'd prefer to stay anonymous\, please (elected that option when first trying through the Indie site).  \
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Paul",21714,"BBCode","2012-09-01 11:00:55"
21718,4081,"Thanks for responding. Since I didn't hear from you I assumed that you had sold it. So I bought a new DG-300 from Djangobooks instead. Sorry.",21710,"BBCode","2012-09-01 13:01:15"
21719,2521,"Thanks\, and hope you like the DG-300!\
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[quote=\"tttoman\"]Thanks for responding. Since I didn't hear from you I assumed that you had sold it. So I bought a new DG-300 from Djangobooks instead. Sorry.[/quote]",21710,"BBCode","2012-09-02 06:17:36"
21720,4071,"Hey Jordan\, I'm definitely interested in the pickup. I live in a suburb of Chicago. I could pay via paypal if that works. Just let me know and we'll go from there.\
\
Thanks\,\
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Dave",21711,"BBCode","2012-09-02 20:01:40"
21721,2661,"I'm in Park Ridge and work in the city. You could test it out if you'd like\, to make sure it would fit your needs. There is are two places to put the clamp screw\, for either D or oval hole guitars. What do you play? I could put the correct clamp on depending on your guitar and you could try before you buy.\
\
Peace\,\
Jordan",21712,"BBCode","2012-09-02 20:10:04"
21722,4071,"Hey Jordan\, I live Elmhurst. The world keeps getting smaller all the time. Thanks for the offer to try the pickup\, but I have tried my friend's and know I like it. When would be a good time to meet? Would you take $250 cash? (since we don't have to deal with shipping)\
\
Thanks\,\
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Dave",21711,"BBCode","2012-09-02 21:26:42"
21723,4013,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=56998#p56998]Subject: Denis Chang Jazz Manouche: The Art Of Accompaniment dvd $25[/url]\
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[quote=\"nemracomada\"]NOW $25   For sale \, Dvd in mint condition . Only viewed once. \
Shipped and paypalled to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cman2000@comcast.net\">cman2000@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->  \
Thanks \
Carmen[/quote]\
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\
Hi Carmen\,\
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Do you still have the DVD?  I'm interested in buying it.\
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Dan",21723,"BBCode","2012-09-03 00:37:58"
21724,2661,"Sounds like a deal. I'll be in Wisconsin visiting family during the day\, and will check my email when I return. What time/day works best for you? I live right off I-90 and Cumberland\, could meet anywhere since Elmhurst is so close.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan aka steam",21712,"BBCode","2012-09-03 07:48:44"
21725,3633,"yes still available \
thanks \
Carmen",21723,"BBCode","2012-09-03 11:12:57"
21726,4013,"That's great.  My paypal ID is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:silvabriggs@gmail.com\">silvabriggs@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, and my shipping address is below:\
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Daniel Briggs\
697 E 6th Street\
Chico\, CA 95928",21723,"BBCode","2012-09-03 11:41:22"
21727,4071,"Great! I work in Bolingbrook most evenings until about 8pm. I could meet you tomorrow night after work probably around 8:45pm if that works? Maybe somewhere on Touhy Rd in Park Ridge? Any suggestions? Daytime is open for me tomorrow between 9am and 1:30pm. Let me know what you think.\
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Dave",21711,"BBCode","2012-09-03 12:55:48"
21728,589,"Hello Craig\,\
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sorry\, I noticed your message only few minutes ago!\
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I'm afraid I've never seen this exact model\, strange cat indeed.\
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I'd say it looks more Sicilian than Mirecourt although it has actually a resemblance to Henri Miller' stuff... but the neck in the pics with Leclerc and Brassens screams loud Di Mauro and his affiliates in Catania (Carmelo Catania\, Francesco Olivieri etc.).\
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Have you got a pic of the back? Sometimes it tells a lot...\
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I'll keep you posted in case I find something!\
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A presto\
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Franco",21624,"BBCode","2012-09-03 13:48:05"
21729,589,"Oh\, I forgot: that tailpiece is quite common in guitars made in Catania\, like this Olivieri:\
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[url=http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zvQjgVAQMZk/TEdwx4UN-RI/AAAAAAAAAA8/_qSXu9Mx63s/DSCF2009.JPG]http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zvQjgVAQMZk/TEdwx ... CF2009.JPG[/url]",21624,"BBCode","2012-09-03 13:55:28"
21730,3633,"snd me $25 at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cman2000@comcast.net\">cman2000@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->  on paypal and i will ship this to you",21723,"BBCode","2012-09-03 14:44:50"
21731,2661,"Just returned from visiting family in Wisconsin. I'll be working late tmrw night but could get together in the morning. Would around ten work for you? Touhy would be north for both of us. Would the Oasis near Elmhurst & I-90 work for you? I'll check my email in the morning. What location would work best for ya?\
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Peace\,\
Jordan Sayers",21712,"BBCode","2012-09-03 21:10:49"
21732,4071,"10am sounds great. Do you mean the Ohare Oasis on 294? That would be a fine location for me. Just let me know. I'll be near my computer.\
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Dave",21711,"BBCode","2012-09-04 06:11:57"
21733,4071,"10am sounds great. Do you mean the Ohare Oasis on 294? That would be a fine location for me. Just let me know. I'll be near my computer.\
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Dave",21711,"BBCode","2012-09-04 07:19:38"
21734,2661,"The O'hare Oasis on 294 would work. I'll be wearing khaki shorts\, black t-shirt\, black hat. If anything comes up or ya can't make it\, just call me at 773-627-0955.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan",21712,"BBCode","2012-09-04 07:29:25"
21735,4071,"Awesome Jordan! See you soon. \
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Dave\
(630)229-3375",21711,"BBCode","2012-09-04 07:32:16"
21736,131,"Thanks for the reply.   No problem with the delayed response\, this is not an urgent thing and I'm finding I'm getting just about as much information by not pressing than if I do.    Kind of fun....\, a couple weeks go by and there is an email from someone half way round the world about my inquiries.   \
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I agree with the neck Di Mauro.   Yes\, yes.   Others have said Henri Miller as well and I can see why\, but I have not seen any of his guitars styled in the manouche style.    Recently\, a French player let me know that he has one just like Michel St. Pierre's in Montreal and bought it from the same broker in France\, Didier LeGall.   The broker told the buyer he got them both from a family of gypsies but did not know more than that.    This person says a friend who knows \"a lot about vintage manouche guitars\" is \"100% convinced\" it is from the Busato shop.  Certainly not one of his finer models\, but his none the less.   I don't know\, but I don't see anything that says it is NOT a Busato.   Do you?  \
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Here are a couple pictures of the back.   Sorry they aren't better.   \
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The back has some even camber to it\, but is not \"arched\" like an archtop guitar or violin.  The back is laminated mahogany and resembles any number of cheap French guitars from the 50s.    The heel is particularly narrow and thicker than Selmers and their more strict copies.   Obviously\, this builder has copied the Selmer body outline (plantilla) accurately\, but has freelanced on the bindings\, soundhole\, neck\, tailpiece\, bracing\, etc.   In general\, I think it all very tastefully done\, though the craftsmanship suggests it was built to a cheap price point.     \
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Thanks again for your thoughts.   \
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Craig",21624,"BBCode","2012-09-04 11:15:24"
21737,589,"Hello Craig\,\
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now Busato was a Sicilian so it could be. The way the neck is jointed to the body and its shape actually reminds more  Busato and even more Carmelo Catania than Di Mauro (by the way Catania used to build necks for Di Mauro at one point\, they were friends). \
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I had a Catania mandolin made for Meazzi and the ornamentation around the hole was really similar to the elaborate bindings in this guitar... honestly I've never seen a similar guitar made by Catania but the guy used to work a lot undercover for other brands and fellow Sicilian luthiers: Meazzi\, Monzino\, DI Mauro\, Jacobacci ecc...  so I wouldn't be surprised if he had done some cheaper models for Busato or at least some parts...\
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A presto!\
\
Franco\
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P.S:\
The bridge also is reeeeally catanish! :-)",21624,"BBCode","2012-09-04 14:26:24"
21738,4013,"Should be all set ... looking forward to the DVD!\
\
Thanks\,\
Dan",21723,"BBCode","2012-09-04 14:26:24"
21739,3633,"i shipped it todat \, you should receive it by Friday",21723,"BBCode","2012-09-04 17:34:19"
21740,4071,"Love the pickup! Thanks again Jordan.\
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All the best\,\
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Dave",21712,"BBCode","2012-09-04 19:04:20"
21741,131,"Ben\, \
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I can't believe I still don't have your email address.   If you would rather respond via email\, my address is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig.bumgarner@gmail.com\">craig.bumgarner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
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How's it going?  Mary tells me you are still playing the cedar top Selmer\, hope you are still diggin' it.  I heard rumor about a head stock break?   True?    If so\, did the repair turn out okay?   \
\
The reason I'm writing is I started a blog on wordpress.com  to highlight my guitars.   I have two new commissions (Matt Henry of the Bitter Dose Fame and Charlie Ayers in St. Lake City\, UT) and one for sale on Djangobooks.    People have had some very nice things to say and I thought it was time to get a little web presence of my own going on.    \
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[url=http://craigbumgarner.wordpress.com/]http://craigbumgarner.wordpress.com/[/url]\
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I was going to add pictures and a line or two about your guitar to help illustrate some of the different models I have built.  I have a page called \"What People Are Saying\" where for testimonials\, forum posts and that kind of thing.   If you are so inclined\, could you write me a couple lines about your guitar so I can put them in both places?    \
\
All the Best\, \
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Craig",21741,"BBCode","2012-09-05 11:32:11"
21742,2095,"Hi Michael!\
\
I would like to ask your opinion about things. What is your opinion about Jean Barault guitars? Do you know what is the difference between the Bireli Lagrene model and vintage model?\
\
I've been thinking about byuing a new guitar perhaps next year and my current options are Jean Barault\, Olivier Marin and maybe Bob Holo if they are available. Price range maybe 3000e-5000e. I haven't been able to test  any of these but all of them seem to have a good reputation and have been played by the pros. Do you have any experience about Olivier Marin guitars made today?\
\
Thanks!\
\
-Tomi",21742,"BBCode","2012-09-06 03:13:15"
21743,4087,"hello alan",21743,"BBCode","2012-09-06 07:40:18"
21744,9,"Hi Tomi\,\
\
Barault guitars are some of the best\, I would put him in the top 5 luthiers:\
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Dupont\
Holo\
ALD\
Barault\
Hahl\
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Barault is very good at building 1940s style Selmers that have the warmer tone like Django's. His guitars aren't as loud as some of the others like Dupont\, but have more complex and open tone. Holo guitars have incredible projection and play like butter...they have an incredible WOW factor\, really astounding! \
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I don't know what the difference is between the Bireli model and others.\
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I have played a Marin once and seemed OK\, but not as nice as some of these other makers. I\
\
Thanks!\
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Michael",21744,"BBCode","2012-09-06 09:56:20"
21745,587,"Which of the Altamira models do you use and whar do you think of the guitar?\
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/ Jonny",21745,"BBCode","2012-09-06 13:55:06"
21746,2095,"Thanks for your reply!\
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Actually I would like to have a Holo guitar but what I've heard from people and what I've noticed myself is that they are impossible to get. The few guitars that come to your shop are sold instantly within nanoseconds I think :) And there's a lot of guys checking your website every second to get the next one. I'm from Finland and France is quite close so Barault might be easiest choise. What did you like about the oval hole AJL guitar you had on your store while ago? Many of my friends has AJL guitars but to my ears they're lacking the dynamics. Very good guitars for rhythm I think.\
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It seems that Bob is selling his guitars to some special guys directly even though he says in his website that he's not doing that. Maybe I have to record few albums and play at Samois stage to be in that position too :)\
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I think it's interesting how big difference there can be between well made guitars. I mean almost every luthier starts with the typical selmer design but still only few luthiers\, for example the five you put in the list\, seem to get the tone right and it's just amazing how Bob Holo can make so good guitars even thought he hasn't been in the business for so long. Is it his engineer background that makes him really stand out from other luthiers.. beats me.\
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-Tomi\
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[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]Hi Tomi\,\
\
Barault guitars are some of the best\, I would put him in the top 5 luthiers:\
\
Dupont\
Holo\
ALD\
Barault\
Hahl\
\
Barault is very good at building 1940s style Selmers that have the warmer tone like Django's. His guitars aren't as loud as some of the others like Dupont\, but have more complex and open tone. Holo guitars have incredible projection and play like butter...they have an incredible WOW factor\, really astounding! \
\
I don't know what the difference is between the Bireli model and others.\
\
I have played a Marin once and seemed OK\, but not as nice as some of these other makers. I\
\
Thanks!\
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Michael[/quote]",21742,"BBCode","2012-09-07 00:50:10"
21747,9,"It's true that it's difficult to obtain one of Bob's guitars. However\, he will be making more now as he has a better\, more efficient  shop now and will be doing more building and less R&D. So if you can hold out a little longer you may get one in the next 6 months or so.\
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The ALJs are nicely built but I find they are not as loud as other guitars. Now ALD\, that's a different story. Those are fantastic! Especially the La Brune model which is incredible!!\
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See the last one I had (will have another in a few months):\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ald-guitars-made-in-france-/2012-ald-la-brune--ald-brune-oval-2.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ald ... val-2.html[/url]\
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Michael",21744,"BBCode","2012-09-07 08:45:21"
21748,2492,"Hi!  I've got them and haven't used them in a while.  How much were you looking to spend?\
thanks\
n",21748,"BBCode","2012-09-08 12:52:13"
21749,1,"Hi\, I have the 5 dvds from Denis in mint condition\, but I'm in Canada. Not sure what the shipping would be.",21749,"BBCode","2012-09-09 11:09:31"
21750,3835,"Hello\,\
Thanks for the reply.\
Just let me know how much you'd want for all 5 shipped to Stow\, MA 01775 USA\
\
Thanks\,\
Christian",21750,"BBCode","2012-09-09 13:46:26"
21751,3835,"Hi Noah\,\
\
Thanks for the reply. Do you have the 5 Dennis Chang videos or just the four volume set? I live in Stow\, MA 01775. Is everything in good condition?\
\
I'll have to poke around to find what a fair price is.\
\
Thanks\,\
Christian",21751,"BBCode","2012-09-09 13:49:23"
21752,2492,"Hi Christian\,\
I have the 4 disc set. Had the fifth (the rhythm DVD) but loaned it to a buddy in hopes he'd learn how to jam with me! I think it lost now. \
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So yeah\, lemme know what you'd want to spend. They are in excellent shape and have great stuff in all of them!\
n",21748,"BBCode","2012-09-09 14:35:56"
21753,1,"Hi\, \
\
I could only do it for 150$ shipping included. They're in mint condition\, I think I played volume 1\, 2 or 3 times and never even played the others\, other than to check they were working.\
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I bought the Gypsy Rythms\, Gypsy Picking\, Unaccompanied Django books and accompaniment tracks from Denis. I only play 20-30 minutes a day about 5 days a week so\, I'm never going to go through all that material... \
\
Let me know if you're interested.",21749,"BBCode","2012-09-09 17:32:56"
21754,3835,"Hi Noah\, thanks again for the reply. How about $75 shipped for the four of them?\
You can email me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:christian@xjax.com\">christian@xjax.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
Christian",21751,"BBCode","2012-09-09 18:17:08"
21755,9,"Hi Jonny\,\
\
I'm putting in my next order with Altamira. If you'd like a lefthanded M30 I'd need to know ASAP. The price will be $1425 for a lefthanded M30.\
\
Thanks!\
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Michael",21755,"BBCode","2012-09-09 19:54:57"
21756,4076,"Ed:\
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Are you going to be at DFNW this year?  Hope so; I'll be there starting Monday that week.  Be great to see you.\
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Pat McClintock",21756,"BBCode","2012-09-09 20:37:52"
21757,6,"Hi Pat.  You betcha!  Both Greg and I will be there Wednesday.  Stefan is coming in later.  See you soon!",21757,"BBCode","2012-09-10 08:09:25"
21758,2681,"I will take Gonzalo's book. Do you have Paypal",21758,"BBCode","2012-09-10 13:41:24"
21759,3633,"PAPAL ME AT    <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Cman2000@comcast.net\">Cman2000@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",21758,"BBCode","2012-09-10 14:15:21"
21760,4035,"I will take the robin nolan book.\
do you take paypal?",21760,"BBCode","2012-09-10 14:19:27"
21761,426,"Hey there\,\
\
I have the \"Technique and Improvisation\" set\, which is 4 DVDs\, in like-new condition. Looks like it goes for $159.90 new\, so how about $140 (including shipping to the U.S.)?\
\
Adrian\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57407#p57407]Subject: WTB Used Dennis Chang Instructional Videos (still open)[/url]\
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[quote=\"Xjax\"]Thanks for the tip Joli. I don't think that is going to work out.\
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I'm still looking for these videos. I'll update my original post to make it clear when I've found and purchased a set.\
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Thanks[/quote]",21761,"BBCode","2012-09-10 15:11:33"
21762,248,"Craig\,\
You bet. My email is below- \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bbwood98@gmail.com\">bbwood98@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
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I'll think about it and try to send you some thoughts.\
Second time the repair was done very well . . . first time not so much. \
Will share the stories in the email.\
b",21741,"BBCode","2012-09-10 17:06:06"
21763,3633,"paypal me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cman2000@comcast.net\">cman2000@comcast.net</a><!-- e -->",21760,"BBCode","2012-09-10 19:55:21"
21764,4035,"Did you recieve payment for the robin nolan book?",21764,"BBCode","2012-09-10 21:42:56"
21765,3633,"payment received i will ship it out today",21764,"BBCode","2012-09-11 06:11:38"
21766,3835,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
Thanks for the offer. I'm waiting on another fellow to confirm that he'll sell the set of four to me for $75 including postage. If this price sounds good to you and you're ready to move them I'm ready to go rather than waiting for another response.\
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I live in Stow\, MA 01775 so the USPS media shipping rate should be cheap from CHI.\
\
Thanks\,\
Christian",21761,"BBCode","2012-09-11 10:40:32"
21767,3835,"Hi Noah\,\
\
Let me know if you're still interested in selling these videos.\
\
Thanks\,\
Christian",21751,"BBCode","2012-09-11 10:42:19"
21768,426,"Hey Christian\,\
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$75 is too low of an offer for me\, given that the DVDs have been watched exactly once (I copied the files to my computer for easier access). I don't want to sell them *that* bad. :-)\
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If the other deal falls through\, let me know!\
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Adrian",21761,"BBCode","2012-09-11 21:56:13"
21769,4101,"Hello\,\
\
I have just joined this forum as I am begining to be interested in this music. I play clarinet and have a New Orleans style band here in the UK.\
\
Are there Bb leadsheets available that have been posted on this forum?  Also\, has anyone posted BIAB files?\
\
Thank you.\
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Jeff Matthews",21769,"BBCode","2012-09-13 11:16:53"
21770,4101,"Hello\,\
\
I have just joined the Django Books forum. I play clarinet and saw that you posted (perhaps some time ago)  a suggestion for Bb sheet music. I wonder if this ever got off the ground as I am looking for Bb parts and Band In A  Box Files if possible.  Do you have any suggestions?\
\
Thank you.\
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Jeff",21770,"BBCode","2012-09-13 12:30:41"
21771,3835,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
That other fellow came through. Thanks for the offer.\
\
Take care.\
Christian",21761,"BBCode","2012-09-13 18:45:06"
21772,3835,"Hello\,\
\
Thanks for the offer. I've purchased the set from someone else.\
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Take care.\
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[quote=\"Jazzmonkey\"]Hi\, \
\
I could only do it for 150$ shipping included. They're in mint condition\, I think I played volume 1\, 2 or 3 times and never even played the others\, other than to check they were working.\
\
I bought the Gypsy Rythms\, Gypsy Picking\, Unaccompanied Django books and accompaniment tracks from Denis. I only play 20-30 minutes a day about 5 days a week so\, I'm never going to go through all that material... \
\
Let me know if you're interested.[/quote]",21750,"BBCode","2012-09-13 18:47:04"
21773,3367,"Hey man\, glad to hear you are getting into gypsy jazz! What part of the world are you from? Unfortunately\, there isn't much in the way of a Bb Django Fakebook. Since making the original post about transposed charts\, I have learned most of the Gypsy Jazz repertoire by ear. My best advice to you is to get comfortable reading concert key chord charts\, and memorizing melodies. Django once said something like \"chords are what is important\, melody is implied.\" This really holds true with the gypsy jazz scene. Usually gypsy players will prefer you to have the whole chart memorized\, although a simple chord chart is acceptable in a casual setting. Happy hunting man!   -Kale",21770,"BBCode","2012-09-14 00:15:27"
21774,4101,"Hi Kale\,\
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I am in Wales\, uk. Thank you for thd comments.\
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Cheers\,\
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Jeff",21770,"BBCode","2012-09-14 01:29:46"
21775,587,"Hi\, Michael!\
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How long would it take for you to get an Altamira M30 lefty? Would you have to make an order in advance so that they could build one\, or do they have it in their stock?\
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Best regards\
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/ Jon",21775,"BBCode","2012-09-14 13:38:44"
21776,9,"Hi Jon\,\
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It would take 4-6 months. I just submitted an order this week. If you want one let me know as I can probably still add it to the order. If we miss it on this order it would be more like a 8-12 month wait.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",21776,"BBCode","2012-09-14 13:50:34"
21777,426,"Sounds good -- enjoy the DVDs. They're great!\
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Adrian",21761,"BBCode","2012-09-14 20:46:24"
21778,587,"Hi\, Michael!\
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That was quite a while..\
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If I were to ask you to order an Altamira m30 lefty\, would that mean that I would be obligated to buy it when you get it? Just to keep my options open..\
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ps. Would it take shorter time to get the M01\, or M10 you think? Or do you even perhaps have either of the last mentioned in stock?\
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Best regards\
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/ Jon",21775,"BBCode","2012-09-16 12:21:32"
21779,9,"Yes\, an M30 lefty would be a special order so I'd need 50% down and the sale would be final. It will arrive with the same shipment as the lefty M01s so the wait time is the same. \
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thanks!\
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'm",21776,"BBCode","2012-09-16 12:27:19"
21780,587,"Hello again!\
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Then\, if you were going to order m01s anyway\, I think I would prefer one of those. However\, I don't want to close any deals yet\, so I would be very greatful if you could perhaps let me know when they arrive\, or are they already spoken for? And if I should find anything before that\, I'll let you know to save you the trouble of writing me :)\
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Regards\
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Jon",21775,"BBCode","2012-09-16 13:12:06"
21781,9,"Sure\, I'll let you know when they arrive. They haven't been taken yet but will be up for presale so there is a chance they could get sold before they arrive.",21776,"BBCode","2012-09-16 13:45:02"
21782,587,"Ok! Thank you\, and thank you for the heads up!\
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All the best\
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/ Jon",21775,"BBCode","2012-09-16 14:50:41"
21783,2492,"Hi chuck!\
I see a while back you PM'd Michael Bauer about his nylon string manouche. I own the guitar now and I'm looking to sell it. Any interest? I really need to sell it quick so I'm only looking for $1000 plus shipping. It is a lovely guitar and has a really cool flight case.\
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Let me know if you are interested and thanks so much!\
Noah",21783,"BBCode","2012-09-17 11:43:45"
21784,6,"Hi Michael.  I hope things are going well for you. At Django in June you received a G-40 Plastic Mac. I have one too and I love it.  As a fellow owner of one these rare and fine instruments\, I have some questions for you about these guitars. I'm wondering if you mind calling me so we can talk.  My cell number is (719) 290-0157...  Thanks!\
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Archtop",21784,"BBCode","2012-09-17 17:03:15"
21785,645,"Not at this time\, but thanks\, good luck!",19931,"BBCode","2012-09-17 18:57:11"
21786,563,"I'm afraid to call you this late\, since I don't know the kind of hours you keep. We just finished rehearsing for a gig\, or I'd have called earlier. What's a good time for me to call tomorrow?",21786,"BBCode","2012-09-17 22:13:09"
21787,6,"Hi Michael. Thanks for the response. Tomorrow after noon my time (mountain time) would be good since I have a doc's appointment in the a.m.  Of course\, I could call you but in this day of cell phones I figure it really doesn't matter who makes the call.  Appreciate hearing from you.  Hopefully\, we'll get a chance to talk tomorrow!  (Going to bed now. Gotta get up for that doc's appointment)\
\
Ed",21786,"BBCode","2012-09-17 22:46:20"
21788,3601,"Hi Michael\,\
Remember me from DiJ ? I play in Ben Robertson's band. I may be interested in that nylon string manouche for sale. Apparently it used to be yours?\
A year ago I sold my high-end spanish classical guitar because I didn't like the wide 12-fret neck anymore\, now that I play GJ all the time. However I do love the sound of the nylon strings\, and I was waiting for an opportunity to get something like the one being advertised. My 'backup' guitar right now is a Cigano\, and I thought this may be a nice change (in the band I play with a Dupont MD100).\
I just wanted to check with you if you knew the seller\, and your general impression on that guitar.\
Many thanks\, and I'm sure I'll see you again next June!\
\
Vincent",21788,"BBCode","2012-09-18 08:22:21"
21789,563,"Vincent\, never ask if I remember you! of course I do! More apt would be for me to ask if you remember me.\
\
I have never met Noah in person\, but we have talked a number of times over the phone. Really nice guy\, and very fair. You'll like him. I believe he studies with Gonzalo.\
\
I really like that little Manouche. It played beautifully\, and was better than most nylons I have tried. It was a prototype\, one of six made by Manouche at the time. They gave it to their US distributor\, Barry Warhaftig\, and I bought it from him. It had no label\, but Manouche sent me a label and told me it was SN #72. I don't know if Noah put the label in or not\, but he should have it either way. For the money\, it sounded really good\, but the high end was not quite at the level of a top flight classical\, so I asked Rodrigo to make one for me. The Manouche is as loud as the Shopis\, maybe even a bit louder\, but doesn't quite have as warm a tone as Rodrigo's. Still\, it's a bargain at the price\, and I have always suspected that with some teaching\, it could move up into almost-Shopis territory. It has \"good bones\". The finish is too thick\, and I always thought that it might benefit from a sanding and French polish. The problem is\, that's alot of work for a cheap guitar. The highs were a wee bit nasal for my taste\, that was about the only negative from my point of view. I probably would have kept it\, but I really wanted to give Rodrigo a commission. I think you'd be quite happy with it. \
\
There's audio under the original post on the forum. Look under guitars for sale\, somewhere in the third quarter of 2011. Noah used it for a movie soundtrack as well. Send your e-mail to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll forward them to you if I still have them.",21789,"BBCode","2012-09-18 08:49:12"
21790,3601,"Thanks a lot Michael\,\
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This is helpful. I found the thread:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8095]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8095[/url]\
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How does the neck geometry compare with a typical classical guitar?  Is it as wide or it is narrower\, i.e. closer to a typical Selmer steel string ? \
I think I tried your Favino nylon string at DiJ\, it felt good\, but now I wish I had spent more time with one of these to be able to make a more educated decision !\
\
Merci encore\,\
\
Vincent",21788,"BBCode","2012-09-19 08:30:19"
21791,563,"Hi Vincent--\
\
The fretboard is the same as Selmer 103 (the d-hole)\, which is to say\, it's standard classical guitar dimensions. The neck\, if I recall correctly is somewhere in between the nylon Favino and Selmer 103. It's more like a classical guitar neck\, a shallow d-shape\, flatter in back than the Selmer\, very close to the Favino\, but I think a wee bit deeper (but not much). \
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I wouldn't obsess about the neck. I have so many different neck shapes and sizes at my house\, that I've learned to adapt to whichever one I'm playing. I will say the Manouche neck is more modern than the Selmer\, but not pencil-thin like a Saga. It's actually a very easy neck to play\, and very comfortable for the hands. \
\
I can honestly say that\, while it isn't quite as good as the Shopis tonally\, it's at least as loud\, and better than any similarly priced classical I've crossed paths with. It records really well (again\, listen to the audio clip)\, and I think could be improved with some tweaking. I'll confess\, if my closet weren't bursting at the seams\, I'd have bought it back myself when Noah told me he had to sell it. \
\
In my opinion\, if you use a nylon string alot\, you may eventually find you want a Shopis or other more expensive box\, but it's good enough that you could keep it the rest of your life and not be unhappy. Manouche made pretty good guitars in those days\, and I liked all three that I had. In fact\, my old steel-string d-hole Manouche is for sale here in Chicago\, and I was tempted to grab it back as well. It's Busato loud!\
\
I know buying a guitar across borders is very difficult\, so you hate to make a mistake\, but I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with it if you take the plunge.",21789,"BBCode","2012-09-19 09:00:31"
21792,4060,"Hi is still available the olivier marin guitar? \
bye :)",21792,"BBCode","2012-09-19 16:16:31"
21793,3601,"Hi Noah\,\
\
I may be interested in your nylon-string Manouche with Hiscox case.\
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8095\
 Is it still for sale? I doubt you live anywhere near Nova Scotia\, Canada. Generally I wouldn't buy without trying first\, that being said Michael Bauer gave me plenty of encouraging background info. I have a few questions:\
- do you have recent pictures?\
- what is the condition of the frets?\
- what would be the shipping fees?\
Thanks!\
\
Vincent\
[url=http://www.swingology.ca]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]",21793,"BBCode","2012-09-21 13:27:52"
21794,2492,"Hi Vincent\,\
The Guitar is still available.  It is really lovely.  I'm sad to see it go\, but I have a new Shopis guitar coming and I'm kind of strapped.  I used it on a movie I scored and it records beautifully and plays perfectly.  \
\
There is not any real fret-wear\, it stays in tune\, and plays like a dream.  The nylon stings are a real treat on the fingers.  Can you send me your email so I can send you photos?  I'll also send a track from the film so you can hear it a bit! \
\
Michael Bauer is a great guy and he sold me an excellent guitar.  It is in almost the exact condition it was a year ago when I bought it! I actually paid $1\,200 plus shiping fyi. I don't know what shipping to Nova Scotia would be but I can't imagine it would be much more than 150$ USD.  I'll try to look into it for you.\
\
So send me you email and I'll send you pics and a track!\
thanks\
noah",21794,"BBCode","2012-09-21 14:24:47"
21795,2492,"Oh!  BTW my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:noahlit@gmail.com\">noahlit@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
thanks\
n",21794,"BBCode","2012-09-21 14:31:29"
21796,3601,"Hi Noah\
Thanks for your note\
My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vincentleys@gmail.com\">vincentleys@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Looking forward to the pictures!\
Cheers\
V",21793,"BBCode","2012-09-21 14:51:32"
21797,2268,"Hey mike\,\
\
Is the guitar you have listed still for sale? Can you tell me about how thick the neck is. I have a cigano and I am looking to make an upgrade! \
Please shoot me back an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\, Courtney",21797,"BBCode","2012-09-23 13:15:33"
21798,3606,"Hi Dario\,\
\
My name is Jayson Goodner and I live in Brooklyn\, NY.  My wife and I will be in Cortona with another couple on vacation from Sunday\, September 30th - Friday\, October 5th.  We are staying in rental house just south of Cortona.  We do not know the area or city of Cortona at all but we have rental car.  I would like to meet you and ask for your advice on good restaurants/bars in the area.  Maybe you also have 2 guitars and we can play one night?  :D \
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Cheers\,\
Jayson Goodner\
[url=http://www.hotclubofflatbush.com]www.hotclubofflatbush.com[/url]\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57641#p57641]Subject: GJ near Cortona?[/url]\
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[quote=\"darionapoli74\"]Hi there\, my name is Dario Napoli and I live in Cortona\, if you'd like to meet don't hesitate to contact me:\
339 6413847[/quote]",21798,"BBCode","2012-09-25 11:50:27"
21799,2768,"sorry Craig\, just one more thing - if you don´t mind:\
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do the folks at certainly wood have veneers wide enough for the two-piece backs?\
\
thanks\,\
miguel.",21799,"BBCode","2012-09-25 15:12:23"
21800,4050,"Janet\,\
\
Nice looking instrument.  What is your asking?\
\
Gene\
\
[quote=\"Djanet\"][b]FOR SALE m y JWC leftie grande bouche guitar.. made in the UK by JWC guitars in 2010.\
Its a beautiful guitar made from maple  12 frets and it is number 296... I don't play it anymore so it just sits in the room collecting dust  :( [/b]\
I live in Holland but will send the guitar to just about anywhere if I think it will be loved!!\
\
Thanks Janet :)[/quote]",21800,"BBCode","2012-09-26 22:11:13"
21801,2812,"Awesome Jayson!\
My email is: \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:darionapoli74@yahoo.com\">darionapoli74@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> \
and once again my phone is:\
+39 339 6413847\
Absolutely\, let me know when you're in town\, will be fun showing you guys around and of course\, I have two guitars and we shall jam!\
Look froward to hearing from you\, ciao!\
p.s. congrats on your project\, look forward to hearing more about it",21798,"BBCode","2012-09-26 22:31:05"
21802,4071,"I'd be interested to know more about your friends guitar if darkoverdose isn't interested. I don't want to step on anyones toes. Thanks\, Dave\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57692#p57692]Subject: AAA search olivier marin guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"mobreau\"]I know a guy selling a Marin...pm me if you rea interested..[/quote]",21802,"BBCode","2012-09-27 11:16:47"
21803,708,"Hello\, I'm interested in a Marin if you know of someone mate\, I've emailed him but nothing came back. Let me know please. I'm in Liverpool uk by the way. Thanks Micky",21803,"BBCode","2012-09-27 14:27:24"
21804,190,"hi mate...o.k. I will get hold of the guy tommorow. I am in Brighton and so is he. I will get back to you!",21803,"BBCode","2012-09-29 08:12:46"
21805,190,"Hi Mate\, I will speak to the guy tomorrow and get him to send me some pic...infact\, give me your e.mail and you can correspond with him direct.\
\
Cheers!\
\
Steve",21802,"BBCode","2012-09-29 08:14:08"
21806,1790,"Hey\, I'll be in Brecksville for US Thanksgiving\, hopefully we can get together sometime for a jam session? I met another Cleveland area guitar player at Django camp named Brad Smedley so maybe the three of us can get together... Could you send me your email address so we can keep in touch?\
\
I'm at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jazzbug2@gmail.com\">jazzbug2@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Will\
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PS Does Friday afternoon or evening seem like it might be a good time for you?",21637,"BBCode","2012-09-29 08:26:47"
21807,708,"Ok great thanks mate. Say hello to Jason if he is still down there (Henson). :wink:",21803,"BBCode","2012-09-29 09:15:58"
21808,4071,"My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davebowers@rock.com\">davebowers@rock.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks Steve!\
\
Dave",21802,"BBCode","2012-09-29 13:06:38"
21809,302,"Hi Troy  -\
                 My email address may have changed so here is my post office delivery address:\
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                 Rockne Dick\
                 1511 Rocky Point Rd. NW\
                 Bremerton WA  98312\
\
                 Great jam in the living room with you and others friday night!  So good to see you and friends I've made over the last 8 years.\
                 Really good jams at the fairgrounds this year.  Everyone getting better and a couple bands and violins we met downtown came up saturday night around the fire pit.  Such a great festival!\
                 Jam on\, \
                 Rocky",21809,"BBCode","2012-09-30 19:38:23"
21810,426,"Hey Bones\,\
\
Thanks for your nice comments about Soundslice (the software I made to show the Mario 2 tab -- [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11027]viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11027[/url]).\
\
I just had a quick question: why did you take the time to make a PDF of the transcription\, given that it's online at soundslice.com?\
\
Adrian",21810,"BBCode","2012-10-01 10:14:01"
21811,70,"Hi Rocky\
\
It was great to see you as usual! And always twice as good when we have a chance to play some tunes as well.\
\
I'll send a check out tomorrow for the Cd. Forest of Wonder is very nice. Maybe I'll have a chance to see you with The Celsetial Realm someday.\
I just got back from a road trip and I forgot to put the other CD in the car but it will be my listening  this week.\
\
Thanks!!\
\
troy",21811,"BBCode","2012-10-01 17:12:44"
21812,2681,"Hello Adrian\, hope you are well. You are certainly all over the Internet.\
     I signed up for your ensemble class this fall. I wondered if you had chosen some of the songs you intend to cover. Most of these guys seem to be more experienced than me. It would be helpful if I could be prepared going in. Thanks.\
 Bob",21812,"BBCode","2012-10-02 17:12:06"
21813,426,"Hey Bones\,\
\
Thanks for your nice comments about Soundslice (the software I made to show the Mario 2 tab -- [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11027]viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11027[/url]).\
\
I just had a quick question: why did you take the time to make a PDF of the transcription\, given that it's online at soundslice.com?\
\
Adrian",21813,"BBCode","2012-10-02 17:27:14"
21814,151,"David\
\
Here's a link to a transcription of Sarrane Ferret's recording of I Can't Give You...  [url=http://emicad.altervista.org/]http://emicad.altervista.org/[/url].  It's in .ptb which I don't know about.  You will also find some chord charts for a few of his tunes at the grilles-manouche website.\
\
As far as I know\, this is the only true transcription of anything Sarrane recorded on the web.  And to the best of my knowledge\, there is no actual video of hm playing jazz\, just a vignette in a movie with Charles Trenet.  I have transcribed some of Matelot's solos from some concert video I have from '86.  But they are not especially accurate - I just did bits of things to help me better understand Matelot's playing.  And BTW\, he really got the short end of the deal on the Fremeaux set.  Matelot was a guitarist with few peers.  I also have a very complete collection of Sarrane Ferret's recordings.  I was good friends with Francis Moerman who was Sarrane's 2nd guitar for a long time in the early 60s.  There was not anything especially out of the ordinary in Sarrane's approach to the guitar.  According to Francis\, he was basically a practical and professional big-city guitarist who could play in many styles as was necessary to earn his living.\
\
I have several old folios of Sarrane's tunes (written out in notation) and can photocopy these for you.  I will also be happy to load a disc with all the mp3s I have of Sarrane\, and send it all to you.  I've been documenting the Ferret family's recordings for a long time and am always willing to help out others who are interested in these superb guitarists.\
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To learn his solos - I think you will have to work this out for yourself.   \
\
Some history here [url=http://www.musetteguitars.com]http://www.musetteguitars.com[/url]\
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Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC USA",21814,"BBCode","2012-10-03 07:21:53"
21815,4071,"Were you able to speak to your friend with the Marin?  Thanks\
\
Dave",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-03 07:38:42"
21816,190,"Hi Dave\, I am literally about to go and meet him! It appears three people are interested in this guitar. I am going to ask him to contact you directly. Can you give me an e.mail address?\
\
Cheers\
\
Steve",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-03 07:50:13"
21817,4071,"Hey Steve\, My email is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davebowers@rock.com\">davebowers@rock.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks so much!\
\
Dave",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-03 07:54:34"
21818,1828,"Hi JG!\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57835#p57835]Subject: Req: Sarane Ferret transcriptions - help please![/url]\
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[quote=\"Joli Gadjo\"]Dave: simply send me a pm with the tune(s) you are looking for\, and I'll see what I can do.\
Cheers\,[/quote]\
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Many thanks for your kind offer\
\
The transcriptions/grilles I'm looking for in particular are:\
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Wind & Strings\, Miami\, Swing Star\, Blue Guitare\, Deux Guitares\, Royal Blue\
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Also the waltzes: La Theo (Minch Waltz)\, Gin Gin & La Valse Des Nigolos\
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If you can help with any of these\, please drop me an email to: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davedonuts@hotmail.com\">davedonuts@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Best wishes\
\
Dave",21818,"BBCode","2012-10-03 11:29:27"
21819,1063,"Thanks\,\
\
I don't have them all\, but I am happy to transcribe them.\
Give me about a week and I'll send them to you.\
Cheers\,\
Stephan",21818,"BBCode","2012-10-03 11:35:35"
21820,455,"Still trying to figure out Soundslice.  It looks awesome I'm just slow.  Plus I like to transcribe anyway.  Good practice.",21820,"BBCode","2012-10-03 17:57:31"
21821,1313,"Hi Joli Gadjo.\
\
I'm writing to you because of you reply's to my comments in the Repertoire section of the forum.\
\
I've just joined a new band where the other guys are pretty dependent on leadsheets\, so I'm trying to get my hands on as many of the django standards as possible\, and preferably in a format that can be transposed.\
If you still have your transcription of \"Fleur de Lavande\" around\, I'd be really happy if you could email it to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jonnoenygaard@gmail.com\">jonnoenygaard@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or post it on the forum. Also if you have any of the original musicxml files from the fakebook project\, I would much appreciate copies of those as well  \
\
It sounds great that you're working on releasing an updated version of the fakebook\, and i would be happy to help anyway I can.\
At the moment\, the only thing that I can contribute that's not already in the 2008 fakebook is a lead sheet version of \"Puttin' on the ritz\" that i've been working on. I'd be happy to email it to you in a Sibelius format If you're interested.\
\
All the best\
Jon Noe\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jonnoenygaard@gmail.com\">jonnoenygaard@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",21821,"BBCode","2012-10-03 18:12:28"
21822,426,"Ah\, cool. I was just wondering whether Soundslice was deficient in some way such that you needed to tab it out yourself. Getting practice transcribing is as good of a reason as any! Thanks for the response.\
\
Adrian",21813,"BBCode","2012-10-03 19:41:49"
21823,1581,"Baltimore-based accordion player Sergei Nirenburg - and I have been working on an update -beefed up with more Gypsy Jazz - of the Django FakeBook 2008 that Matt Mitchell had shared with the community.\
Sergei is adding some Musette tunes\, \
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Yeah!  Musette tunes!  As an accordion player\, I can't wait! Thanks to you and Sergei for the work you're putting into this.  Cool!\
\
Lorretta",21823,"BBCode","2012-10-03 23:14:07"
21824,190,"Hi Dave\,\
\
E.mail the guy Direct. His name is Jerome.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jeromeshankar@hotmail.com\">jeromeshankar@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Hope all goes well!\
\
Steve",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-04 00:47:02"
21825,4071,"Thanks Steve.\
\
Best wishes\,\
\
Dave",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-04 07:06:07"
21826,4071,"Hey Steve\, I tried writing Jerome and keep getting a message saying \"Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently\". I don't know if hotmail is blocking my message thinking it to be spam. Have you sent emails successfully to Jerome?\
Sorry to bug you with this. I appreciate all your help.\
\
Sincerely\,\
\
Dave",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-04 07:50:50"
21827,4071,"If you can get a email to Jerome\, would you mind copying and sending the following message:\
\
Hi Jerome\, I heard from Steve on the Djangobooks forum that you are selling an Olivier Marin guitar. I would love to know more about the guitar as I am looking to buy a better gypsy style guitar. Please let me know the guitar's specs\,condition\, and what you'd like to get for it. Any pics or videos would be wonderful as well. I appreciate your time.\
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Sincerely\,\
\
Dave Bowers\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:davebowers34@gmail.com\">davebowers34@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Again I'm sorry to be a bother with this and greatly appreciate any help you can give.\
\
Best Wishes\,\
\
Dave Bowers",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-04 08:33:43"
21828,190,"Hello Dave\,\
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Completely my fault!!\
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It is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jshankar1@hotmail.com\">jshankar1@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Cheers!\
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Steve",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-04 10:42:54"
21829,4071,"No worries man! Thanks again.\
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Dave",21802,"BBCode","2012-10-04 14:01:37"
21830,1063,"Thanks a lot.\
I will send you Fleur de Lavende soon. Very likely this week end.\
Also\, I'd be happy to use your file(s) (in xml or musicxml).\
You can send them to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I'll be in touch soon.\
Best regards\,\
Stephan\
Hot Club of DC\
[url=http://www.hcofdc.com]www.hcofdc.com[/url]",21821,"BBCode","2012-10-04 14:11:36"
21831,337,"Hey Craig\,\
\
I hope this email finds you well. It was nice seeing you again at Django in June. Your guitars are sounding great by the way\, I really liked the d-hole castellucia type I got play. Anyhow\, I'm playing a wedding in Lutherville\, MD on Sunday October 14th. It'll mostly be Gypsy Jazz except for a couple easy folk songs for the ceremony. We'll be playing the Ceremony and Cocktail hour. There's a free meal\, and $200.00 on offer. Should be a fun easy gig. Any chance you have a bass player you could recommend? Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks so much. Please let me know one way or the other as soon as you are able\, and thank you very very much for your time.\
\
Also pm'd this to you on Djangobooks in case you're using a different email address these days.\
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-- \
Best Regards\,\
Jack Soref\
Guitarist | Music Teacher | Composer/Arranger\
99 Saint Rose Street\, apt. 1 Boston\, MA 02130\
c: 617-504-2936\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jack@jacksoref.com\">jack@jacksoref.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.jacksoref.com]http://www.jacksoref.com[/url]",21831,"BBCode","2012-10-04 18:41:20"
21832,4131,"do you still have it for sale?\
\
let me know..",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-04 21:15:15"
21833,455,"YEAH\, I STILL HAVE IT.",21833,"BBCode","2012-10-04 21:32:49"
21834,4131,"Where are you located?  how much are you willing to do?\
I'm in a praise worship band and looking for a good amp to work as a mini PA.\
\
Thanks\,",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-04 22:07:54"
21835,1063,"Jack:\
Did Craig found someone for you?\
If not\, maybe I can help you with some of the subs I often work with.\
Let me know.\
Stephan\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:hotclubofdc@gmail.com\">hotclubofdc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57892#p57892]Subject: attn: Maryland Bass player needed for GJ wedding gig asap[/url]\
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[quote=\"Soref\"]Hello This is Jack Soref\,\
\
I'm playing a wedding in Lutherville\, MD on Sunday October 14th. It'll mostly be Gypsy Jazz except for a couple easy folk songs for the ceremony. We'll be playing the Ceremony and Cocktail hour. There's a free meal\, and $200.00 on offer. Should be a fun easy gig. Looking for an upright player who's available and interested. Pm me\, or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jack@jacksoref.com\">jack@jacksoref.com</a><!-- e --> if you're interested in doing the gig. Thanks!\
\
-- \
Best Regards\,\
Jack Soref\
Guitarist | Music Teacher | Composer/Arranger\
99 Saint Rose Street\, apt. 1 Boston\, MA 02130\
c: 617-504-2936\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jack@jacksoref.com\">jack@jacksoref.com</a><!-- e -->\
[url=http://www.jacksoref.com]http://www.jacksoref.com[/url][/quote]",21835,"BBCode","2012-10-05 09:11:43"
21836,455,"It's in mint condition.  Not even a scratch on it.  I have not been gigging so I've hardly used it.\
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Comes with a Schertler gig bag ($100 value).\
\
How about $800 + shipping?\
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I'm located in Santa Barbara\, Calif. US",21833,"BBCode","2012-10-05 15:15:15"
21837,4131,"Bones\,\
\
Thank you for quick response.\
 800$ is really out of my budget.\
I can do 650$+shipping which will go\
Around 700$\
\
I'm going to use it well. Won't just keep it\
In the storage. Will really play and praise with it.\
\
\
Regards\,\
\
\
- Sam -",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-05 22:15:32"
21838,1828,"Many thanks Stephan\
\
I hope I'm not making too much work for you!\
\
I have loads of other GJ transcriptions\, recordings etc. and would like to return the favour - if there's anything you need please let me know and I'll send it to you if I've got it.\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",21818,"BBCode","2012-10-05 23:01:38"
21839,455,"Where are you located?\
\
Let me think it over\, that's a big loss for me.",21833,"BBCode","2012-10-06 10:08:09"
21840,4131,"Bones\,\
\
I'm located in nothern Virginia near Washington D.C.\
Live in Suburb area and I praise in a small church. Equiptments are that great but we all passionate about the praise.\
I thank you for considering the offer. \
\
God bless\,\
\
- Sam -",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-06 11:24:54"
21841,455,"Ok\, deal.  If you send me your address I'll calculate the shipping.  Will UPS ground work?  Also\, I'm assuming you'll want it insured.\
\
Once I have the total with shipping I'll let you know.  I have Paypal or you can just send a check.  Nothing personal but if you want to use a check that's fine but I'll want to make sure it clears before I ship the amp.  Again\, nothing personal.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike Glick\
37 San Marcos Trout Club\
Santa Barbara\, Ca 93105\
805-450=6487 (cell)",21833,"BBCode","2012-10-06 21:58:54"
21842,337,"Hey Stephan\,\
\
Thanks so much. One of the bass players Craig recommended is on the gig. I really do appreciate the support. If you guys ever need anything\, or find yourselves in the Boston area definitely drop me a line.\
\
Best\,\
Jack",21842,"BBCode","2012-10-07 11:37:44"
21843,4131,"Bones\,\
\
My address is\
4311 Americana dr #102\
Annandale va 22003\
\
C:571-274-3415\
E:el.melody4u@gmail.com\
\
Thank you bones\,\
\
Talk to you soon.\
\
- Sam -\
\
\
P.s i'd like to see some pics of that amp\, just to make sure that\
We are talking on the same amp.",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-07 18:41:48"
21844,151,"Hi Ben\
\
Just a short note to ask about your finger - I hope you have recovered without issues.\
\
Best\
Scot",10787,"BBCode","2012-10-08 08:56:57"
21846,4141,"Hello\,\
I wanted to know if you still had the Lulo Reinhard Melbourne DVD. \
\
I am interested in purchasing it from you. \
\
DjangoFango",21846,"BBCode","2012-10-08 20:25:03"
21847,4131,"Bones\,\
\
I'm fine with using paypal\,please let me know the\
Total cost and estimated delivery time.\
\
Just to be sure of It. Can I see the pics of the amp\
And the product specs. I'd like to know that I'm getting the right one.\
\
Sam Shin\
4311 Americana dr #102\
Annandale va 22003\
\
571 274 3415.\
\
- Sam -",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-08 20:49:49"
21848,455,"Hi Sam\,\
\
Yeah I emailed it to you last night.  Check your email and call me or email me to let me know.\
\
My cell is 805-450-6487 and my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->.\
\
I sent it to your email.  Is this right?\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:melody4u@gmail.com\">melody4u@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike",21833,"BBCode","2012-10-08 21:52:42"
21849,4131,"Bones\,\
\
It's actually\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:'EL.melody4u@gmail.com\">'EL.melody4u@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->'\
\
Thanks\,\
\
\
- Sam -",21832,"BBCode","2012-10-08 22:06:00"
21850,310,"Sorry\,  No.\
\
Thanks",21846,"BBCode","2012-10-09 08:09:49"
21851,3056,"Hi\, is this still available?\
\
Thanks\, ad",21851,"BBCode","2012-10-09 12:07:30"
21852,2812,"So I thought I could just send them here\, enjoy!",21852,"BBCode","2012-10-09 16:07:17"
21853,4131,"how much are you selling it for?",21853,"BBCode","2012-10-09 19:13:27"
21854,455,"Got 'em!  Thanks!",21852,"BBCode","2012-10-09 23:02:05"
21855,2812,"Perfetto!",21855,"BBCode","2012-10-10 00:21:46"
21856,2268,"Hey\,\
\
I'll take the Daniel Givone book! Send me a message at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:cryanholmes1@gmail.com\">cryanholmes1@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\, Holmes",21856,"BBCode","2012-10-10 04:54:52"
21857,4124,"Jeff\,\
I have been replying to your emails but your email address\,  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jmoore@bainbridge.net\">jmoore@bainbridge.net</a><!-- e -->\, is not found.  \
\
Please update your DjBooks forum contact information so you can receive my replies to your inquiries.\
\
Thanks - \
Joseph C.",21857,"BBCode","2012-10-10 12:39:42"
21858,3056,"Hi \, I just sold my copy of the book\, you should probably take me off of the list..",21560,"BBCode","2012-10-13 11:53:19"
21859,3253,"Hi Roger! I haven't messaged you since June. :o For me\, not that much has happened. I was at the Swedish Django Reinhardt Society's Django Festival in Stockholm a week ago. Very good artists and it was miced perfectly. I got permission to film there so I have a souvenir from the trip as well!  :) They had a gallery of images on the wall in the lobby\, some I've never seen before\, I got some of them on camera whilst filming but not all. I asked them of their sources and they mentioned some books\, but I recognized some that have been posted on these forums\, including some by me. Then of course they still have the ones that you donated.  :) There was a programme from a Swedish concert from when Django was in Sweden that was on there. Pretty cool.  :) \
\
I haven't discovered anything since my last message to you.  :(  But eventually  :lol:.\
\
So apparently there was a screening of \"Village de la Colére\". I must ask; how was it? Was the music any good?  :D \
\
All the best \
Richard",21859,"BBCode","2012-10-14 05:50:51"
21860,230,"Hi Nick - thanks agian for the link to WASO's recordings\, is there a way to download the mp3s? I tried to drag them to my compluter\, but they only open with the internet and I couldn't find a way to actually save them to my own computer or mp3 player?\
thanks for your help\
cheers\
Phil",21860,"BBCode","2012-10-14 08:01:44"
21861,3253,"After I posted that message\, I did some looking around and thanks to the poor layout of the exhibition's webpages I managed to snag some beautiful photos\, and some in very high resolution\, like this one in 1772 x 1889! (There were five in that resolution.)  :D \
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->8019905027_989ded80f6_o.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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I said \"snag\" because you weren't meant to grab the high resolution ones. They crop them for use on their webpages but accidentally saved the higher resolution ones elsewhere\, so I was able to \"snag\" them.  :)\
\
Finally we also have a decent copy of that Hervé Derrien photo without text written all over it.\
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[attachment=2]<!-- ia2 -->2034.jpg<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment]\
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Here's the Guerino one from 1932\, but not cropped.  :)\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->033.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-14 08:33:17"
21862,1790,"Adam\, you are welcome to continue to belong to the group if you want to. I am sorry to learn that the Givone book didn't meet your expectations? I would be interested in knowing more about thr factors that led you to sell your book\, and if you would be willing to send a short email to the entire group about that\, it might stimulate some interesting exchanges...? But only if you want to...\
\
thanks\,\
\
Will",21563,"BBCode","2012-10-14 09:12:15"
21863,1415,"[url=http://www.downloadhelper.net/welcome.php?version=4.9.10]http://www.downloadhelper.net/welcome.p ... ion=4.9.10[/url]\
\
I think I used the above download helper and just did the files individually",21860,"BBCode","2012-10-14 11:28:04"
21864,230,"thanks I;ll give it a go",21860,"BBCode","2012-10-14 11:34:14"
21865,3059,"dear mr Horowitz\
\
I would like to ask you for help. I posted a question on forum but would like to have your opinion on the subject. Please\, help me in this matter. This link will tell you everything.\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11150]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11150[/url]",21865,"BBCode","2012-10-15 18:36:23"
21866,9,"Hi...I'm pretty sure Maurice Dupont made that guitar for Dutronc. Dupont nylon strings are amazing...Maurice actually started building classical guitars so he really knows how to make them. I've had several and would be happy to order you one. Here's the last one I had:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/dupont-guitars/2012-dupont-mcc-100--dupont-mcc100.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/dup ... cc100.html[/url]\
\
It takes about 2 months to have one made.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",21866,"BBCode","2012-10-15 19:54:55"
21867,3059,"thanks for reply\
\
I have one more question if you don't mind. Do you know what is the equivalent of 1 3/4 nut width in milimeters?",21865,"BBCode","2012-10-16 04:19:28"
21868,9,"1 3/4\" is 44.5 mm\
\
Dupont can build any nut width you want. It doesn't have to be 44.5mm",21866,"BBCode","2012-10-16 08:34:29"
21869,3059,"thanks for reply",21865,"BBCode","2012-10-16 14:07:10"
21870,226,"Hello Richard\,\
\
Sorry I have not been back to you before now but my internet connection has been playing up as usual.\
\
I have not been to the exhibition yet. My younger son decided to get married on the weekend it opened so I am now hoping to go sometime in November. However\, I understand \"Village de la Colére\" could not be restored in sufficient time for it to be shown and that was the main reason I wanted to get there at the opening. According to Patrus\, there is very little new there. He said only the photo below was new although\, as we know\, there were some good quality copies of well known photos.\
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[attachment=2]<!-- ia2 -->Paris Exhibition.jpg<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment]\
I know Guillaume Lesigne submitted some very rare photos which he had found in old magazines but it seems it was felt by the organisers that the quality was not good enough for them to be included. The same happened to Alain Antonietto. I think that was a mistake. There is a certain period aura to some of those less than perfect quality pics. To me something like this is poor quality but very evocative.\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->SCAN 26J.JPG<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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.....and this\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1945 Gerard Leveque.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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I know they found all the Studio Tronchet pics in excellent condition and it is great to see a proper copy of the Samois coloured photo. What were the other two you found on the site?\
\
I don't think I have made any exciting discoveries since we were last in contact but I have not stopped trying.\
\
Roger",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-16 14:54:25"
21871,226,"...further to my previous post\, this photo turned up recently and I just wish it were better quality:-\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Three Violins (Smooth).jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
Please keep this one to yourself for the moment.",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-16 15:14:03"
21872,3253,"Hi again! Hopyfully then there will be more additions to the exhibition before January.  :) \
\
Wow!  :shock: Those are some really beautiful photos.  :o I'm happy I got to see them!\
\
Here are the other ones in high resolution:  :) \
[attachment=3]<!-- ia3 -->8019928100_41fa760ecb_o.jpg<!-- ia3 -->[/attachment]\
[attachment=4]<!-- ia4 -->8019922569_575387bf01_o.jpg[/attachment\
[attachment=2]8019905289_6990073d9c_o.jpg<!-- ia4 -->[/attachment]\
[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->8019927640_23769d42a6_o.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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One thing you will find when looking at good quality photos of Django is his beauty spot just above his left brow. :) \
\
Remember that Café Society photo I found in high resolution? I also found this high resolution photo of Eddie South after some digging there.\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Eddie South.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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If you go to [url]http://mediatheque.cite-musique.fr/masc/?INSTANCE=CITEMUSIQUE&URL=/MediaComposite/CMDE/CMDE000002800/01_Django_01.htm[/url] and click your way through the years on the side and the months et.c. on the upper part and go through the discography there's around 70 concert programmes and newspaper clippings to be found. :D \
\
Some of them are very interesting\, like this one. (Google Translate):\
\
Django Reinhardt in Paris\
\
\"Django Reinhardt just returned from London where\, after surgery and convalescence that followed\, he could not ensure the series of broadcasts that had been planned by the BBC must soon make its debut in Paris. Transmitted to Paris\, it will for several BBC programs designed to meet the English listeners who were disappointed not to be able to hear in London.\
\
Its passage in the English capital he nonetheless the discs recorded with Stephane Grappelly\, which we hope the next release.\"\
\
Does this mean that the radio broadcasts that were planned in the UK were instead broadcast from Paris to London? Interesting.\
\
That's about everything of note that I've discovered since we last spoke.  :) \
\
Richard.\
\
Here is the last of the high-res ones. Is it the unrestored copy of the \"clean\" version of this?",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 08:21:31"
21873,226,"Well done finding those links. They weren't there the last time  I looked. I'll check the articles. Superb quality photos though.\
\
Can't remember whether I have sent you these two before.\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Django On Table High Quality.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Rare Stage Shot High Quality.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 10:32:15"
21874,3253,"Yes\, you had already given me the first one.  :D It's indeed crazy! It doesn't look at all stable. The second one I recognize since before but in absolutely horrendous quality. From a newspaper? The first one was from Melody-Maker I remember you telling me\, and you purchased it off another collector.  :) Perhaps the second one too?\
\
I'm familiar with the Mission Impossible TV-Series and the series' soundtrack but I've never actually watched it.  :| \
\
The one with Django in the caravan is\, according to Cité de la musique from the public domain and was taken in 1912. Here is a large version of that:\
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[url]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TSoNxSrswAc/T1L4-Z0JPDI/AAAAAAAAAGk/GWGLVV6zcFo/s1600/moma_atget2012_romanichelsgroup_1912.jpg[/url]",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 13:01:54"
21875,226,"Yes I bought both those photos. Here is a scan of a really faded original photo of him on the chair.\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Django on Table Original.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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This one you MUST keep to yourself for the moment. There are other copies about but this is the best quality I have seen.\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Django Babik peintures.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
\
Any more top quality pictures from the exhibition?\
\
Best\,\
\
Roger",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 14:19:03"
21876,3253,"Unfortunately those were all the high-res images.  :(  However\, I don't know whether or not you have this one. It's a familiar image but in 3025x2379. It looks pale but when you view in fullscreen with the default windows image viewer you can see the correct colours. It has a slightly dark green tint. I don't know why it's sometimes pale. Must be something fishy with the file. You should see it fine in the PM but if you try to open it in your browser it might turn pale again.\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Django US 1946 High Res.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
\
Here's one for sale at Corbis Images. It's Django in a Hotel room in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in 1950 with Naguine and Babik. Unfortunately you have to pay to get a decent sized copy.  :? \
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Django in a Hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés 1950 with Babik & Naguine.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 15:07:14"
21877,226,"By the way I doubt very much that Django is in that photo. He would have been two at the time and after 100 years\, how would anyone know who was in a pic  presumably taken at random of gypsy family? - Very evocative photo though.",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 15:10:23"
21878,226,"The USA one downloaded fine. I've got several copies of this but yours may well be the best. I'll do a proper comparison. - The painting one is totally new to me. You are taking over from Spatzo as the chief internet Django detective. :D",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 15:24:38"
21879,3253,"Haha :D Thanks.  :)  I'm glad you liked it. I'll let you know if I find anything else. In the meantime I'll marvel at the fantastic photos you shared with me. That man (Django) must've been photographed at least once every day!\
\
I'm going to empty my PM folder after I've made copies. It's 99% full!  :o",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 15:34:21"
21880,226,"All those photos and yet so little film. Absolutely infuriating!! :cry:  :x  :(\
\
Perhaps one day you can find a decent copy of this one with a proper background and no writing on it. - I've several copies but all sub-standard in some way.\
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[attachment=2]<!-- ia2 -->Page 29.JPG<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment]\
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Or this Le Bourget one where it is difficult to tell whether it has been spliced together.\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->1949 Le Bourget Babik Compilation.png<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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But keep this one totally to yourself:-\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1948\, à Nice fin février\, avec Challain Ferret.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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Goodnight!!",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-17 16:03:04"
21881,3970,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58131#p58131]Subject: Cigano and Hard Shell Deluxe Case[/url]\
\
[quote=\"arjr\"]I'm selling my Cigano gj-10 which is a little over 2 years old\
with a black Golden Gate Deluxe case for $275.\
\
Buyer pays for shipping.\
\
\
Angelo[/quote]\
\
Hello\, I was actually just considering getting this exact guitar\, with the case too. Obviously yours would be much cheaper than buying from this site. I have a few questions.\
\
1. I've read a lot about these guitars and the consensus seems to be that it requires a little work before it plays and sounds well. Did you get the guitar from this site? \
\
2. Did you have a luthier dress the frets or do any other work on the guitar? \
\
3. Is there any particular reason you are selling it now? Any significant damage?\
\
Thanks!\
\
Tony",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-17 19:54:50"
21882,1852,"Hi Jeff\
\
How do I get a copy of your cd?  Direct from you?\
\
Best. jay",21882,"BBCode","2012-10-17 22:26:15"
21883,2735,"Hi Tony\,\
\
To answer your questions\, the guitar worked fine out of the box. It has a nice low action and a nice growl to it. \
\
I haven't had any work on it\, the only thing is that there a slight buzz \
on the D string. I think that actually emphasizes the sound of a gypsy jazz\
guitar. \
\
I'm selling the guitar as I have 3 and only need one really.\
\
Here's a video of me playing rhythm\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ5juIpMPBU[/youtube]\
\
Angelo",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-17 22:42:10"
21884,226,"Just got a photo of a page from the Exhibition catalogue and the three violins pic is in it.\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Three Violins from Catalogue.JPG<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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Also a snapshot of this one was illegally taken at the expo by a friend. So [u]keep to yourself[/u].\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1953 Stimer Ad Set Up Straightened.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
\
I've snapshots of at least two other photos I have never seen before so I don't know what Patrus was talking about when he said there was nothing new. Either he walked around with his eyes shut or I misunderstood him and he has not actually been there. :roll:",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-18 06:49:20"
21885,1977,"Hi jay\,\
You can go to bandcamp.com and do a search for us and get it there or you can get it from Michael here at jangobooks.\
We should also be up in iTunes before the end of the week.\
\
Thanks for your interest !\
\
Jeff",21882,"BBCode","2012-10-18 11:16:37"
21891,3056,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58089#p58089]Subject: Books FS[/url]\
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[quote=\"Matt Cross\"]I'll take the Wrembel book.  PM me with your paypal address.[/quote]\
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\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Adam@brycecreative.com\">Adam@brycecreative.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks.",21891,"BBCode","2012-10-20 06:28:31"
21892,455,"Hey Jeff\,\
\
This is Mike in Santa Barbara (Nick Coventry's friend and old band-mate).\
\
Great sounding new album!  I can't wait to get a copy.\
\
Are you doing any lessons in LA these days?\
\
thanks\,\
\
Mike",21892,"BBCode","2012-10-20 12:35:30"
21893,3253,"Beautiful! And wow\, I thought we had seen all of the Stimer ad photographs! :o Yes\, what was patrus talking about?  :P",21861,"BBCode","2012-10-20 14:27:21"
21894,2790,"Hey Angelo\,\
\
I saw your respond to my post\, i'm not as active on Djangobooks as I used to be so I apologize for the delay.  \
\
How've you been?  What are you working on?\
\
I've been jamming with a local columbus band (The Dewdroppers) and they want to record me on some of their rhythm tracks and lay down some gypsy style solos for a few tracks.  Here's the kind of thing they do--not gypsy jazz\, but some of their stuff\, in my opinion\, is asking for la pompe.  \
\
[url=http://thedewdroppers.bandcamp.com/track/rosaline-2]http://thedewdroppers.bandcamp.com/track/rosaline-2[/url]\
\
Sam",21894,"BBCode","2012-10-21 14:10:43"
21895,2790,"Hey Rich\,\
\
You probably don't remember me\, I contacted about a year ago with interest in the possibility of picking up a tortoise shell pick from you.  I remember saying you were going to take some to DFNW if it worked out\, but being that i'm in the midwest I couldn't attend.  Did the picks ever come out? (Government/Wildlife association confirmations etc)  If so i'd still be interested in purchasing one.\
\
Sam",21895,"BBCode","2012-10-21 14:13:18"
21896,2735,"Hey Sam\,\
\
I've been busy teaching\, I went to Djangofest NW last month and \
had a blast. Lately I'm still playing with the Tommy Davy quartet but\
there haven't been any gigs lately.\
\
The Dewdroppers sound interesting\, where are they based?\
\
Do you plan on hitting up Django in June next year....I hear it's gonna \
be a big one. It's the 10th anniversary so Andrew is going all out!!!\
\
Take care brotha and keep playing. If you go to DiJ\
I'm curious to hear your improvements.\
\
Angelo",21894,"BBCode","2012-10-22 14:26:22"
21897,2790,"Great to hear.  They're a local Columbus\, OH band\, i've become a friends with them by hanging out at a coffee shop they frequent.\
\
If i'm in America I'll definitely be at DIJ\, I might be in Edinborough for a study abroad thing though.  \
\
I'm sure you've improved far more than I have in the given time\, California is definitely a much bigger GJ scene.  \
\
Right now my hands are much faster than my brain\, so I'm working on catching up with myself in that aspect--always the hardest part.\
\
Sam",21894,"BBCode","2012-10-22 15:15:46"
21898,3970,"Hi there\,\
\
Just wanted to let you know that I am still very interested in your guitar. If you're still selling it let me know.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Tony",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-22 15:31:51"
21899,2735,"Yup it's still up for sale....do you want to purchase it?\
\
\
Angelo",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-22 15:44:00"
21900,3970,"I just need to figure out how much shipping will cost me (I'm from Wisconsin\, in the US. Where are you shipping it from?)\, and I'm waiting to hear back from someone about purchasing one of my own guitars.\
\
So when I find out how much I'm getting for my guitar I can say for sure that I'm ready to buy yours.\
\
Sorry I just wanted to make sure I didn't scare you off with all the questions before  :D \
\
Thanks\,\
\
Tony",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-22 18:30:51"
21901,2735,"ok I'll check with UPS about the shipping and let you know tomorrow.\
\
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Angelo",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-22 20:08:34"
21902,226,"Here is a nice photo from the Expo catalogue which I have just got. My scanner is not working so this is from my mobile phone.\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1933 Django Joseph Expo.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
\
There are several other \"new\" ones in there. Hopefully even more at the Expo itself.",21902,"BBCode","2012-10-23 10:20:57"
21903,2735,"Hi Tony \
\
I checked with UPS today\, with shipping and packaging to Wisconsin\
it will be around $100-$110. \
\
I didn't realize it would be so expensive. Without packaging the guitar\
can be shipped with just the case and guitar with some Fragile tape wrapped around it and that would cost around $80.\
\
The thing is you can get the guitar here new at Djangobooks for $330 with \
free shipping I believe and if you look around the web you can get the case new for $90 with free shipping.\
\
I've been trying to sell it locally to avoid shipping fees....I understand if the \
shipping changes your mind.\
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Angelo",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-23 12:51:20"
21904,2735,"That's good to hear....I'm sure you a shredder now.\
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It's true about the scene here as there are many really good guitarists\
here. I've helped the scene grow by hosting my own jams as well so I've \
met most of the guitarists here who play in this style.\
\
\
Well if your not overseas it would be great to jam with you at DiJ.\
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Take care\,\
Angelo",21894,"BBCode","2012-10-23 12:53:46"
21905,3970,"Ah I see\, well that's definitely not your fault (And yours would still be a little cheaper at least). I will have to see how much I get for my guitar.\
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I'll let you know when I find out.\
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Tony",21881,"BBCode","2012-10-23 13:34:29"
21906,1852,"What is the condition of the dvd? Are there any marks or scratches?\
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Thanks. Jay\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58161#p58161]Subject: For sale - Swing Guitar: The Genius Of Django Reinhardt[/url]\
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[quote=\"schan\"]For sale\, hard to find DVD SWING GUITAR: THE GENIUS OF DJANGO REINHARDT. Excellent condition.\
Documentary film biography with all the existing film footage of Django Reinhardt\, including a complete version of Django\, Stephane Grappelly and the Hot Club Quintette playing \"J'Attendrai\" - yes\, with sound! - excerpted in the film and shown in its entirety in the bonus short \"Le Jazz Hot\" from 1938. Great clips of Duke Ellington\, Coleman Hawkins\, Louis Armstrong\, Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang\, too\, plus an early '30s short featuring Grappelly and 14 audio clips of Django's recordings used in the film.  46 min\, b/w and color. \
$50 includind S+H.[/quote]",21906,"BBCode","2012-10-25 09:11:33"
21907,2474,"DVD is impeccable. Thanks for your interest.\
Jean-Louis\
NYC",21906,"BBCode","2012-10-25 10:50:34"
21908,4163,"Hi mate\, \
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noticed in an old thread you had a transcription of Djangos solo in all of me for requests via pm?\
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would you be able to link me or send me in the right direction ?\
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cheers\
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Ed",21908,"BBCode","2012-10-26 05:36:02"
21909,1509,"Hi\, \
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I'll give you $35 for it.\
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Let me know\, thanks.\
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Alex\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58161#p58161]Subject: For sale - Swing Guitar: The Genius Of Django Reinhardt[/url]\
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[quote=\"schan\"]For sale\, hard to find DVD SWING GUITAR: THE GENIUS OF DJANGO REINHARDT. Excellent condition.\
Documentary film biography with all the existing film footage of Django Reinhardt\, including a complete version of Django\, Stephane Grappelly and the Hot Club Quintette playing \"J'Attendrai\" - yes\, with sound! - excerpted in the film and shown in its entirety in the bonus short \"Le Jazz Hot\" from 1938. Great clips of Duke Ellington\, Coleman Hawkins\, Louis Armstrong\, Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang\, too\, plus an early '30s short featuring Grappelly and 14 audio clips of Django's recordings used in the film.  46 min\, b/w and color. \
$50 includind S+H.[/quote]",21909,"BBCode","2012-10-26 05:54:53"
21910,563,"Ed--\
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I'll have to look around. I have it\, but haven't laid eyes on it in quite some time (There's a lot of music here...). If I forget\, don't be shy about reminding me\, but give me a few days. I have a lot going on between gigs\, rehearsals\, and concerts to go hear. In fact\, my personal e-mail is: [url]selmer862@gmai[/url]l.com. You can follow up with me there. I'm more apt to check e-mail than PM's. \
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Michael",21910,"BBCode","2012-10-26 08:09:48"
21911,2474,"$35 plus $5 for S+H and it's yours\, ok?\
it's no longer available anywhere. please respond to:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:info@carbonniercommunications.com\">info@carbonniercommunications.com</a><!-- e -->\
thanks.",21909,"BBCode","2012-10-26 13:17:32"
21912,3253,"Hi Roger! Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for the \"new\" 1934 one.  :D \
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The INA now has new interviews with Django's \"Daughter\". (really?) and another with Naguine and yet another with Grappelli. Go here and click the arrow keys:\
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[url]http://boutique.ina.fr/video/art-et-culture/musique/PACK262035026/django-reinhardt.10.fr.html#containerVideo[/url]\
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At Magnumphotos.com you can purchase four Django Reinhardt photos. Three from the Frank Driggs collection and one taken by David Szymin (Later David Seymour). The David Seymour one appears to be taken at the same time as that low quality photo you sent me. :) I guess we know now who it was taken by. As for the Frank Driggs ones\, they aren't new but in decent resolution. Of course we'd get much larger copies if we went ahead and bought them but like many other companies I suspect they sell licensing rights along with them and that could be very expensive. :( On that Frank Driggs photo with the WNEW microphone\, was Django really being interviewed by WNEW? :idea: In that case\, did anyone ever go looking for records of this?  Attachments are below. I'll keep searching!\
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P.S I believe the Le Bourget Paris Match photo is a compilation. \"Montage Charles Delaunay\" as it says on this LP cover:\
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[url]http://bimg2.mlstatic.com/jazz-inter-django-reinhardt-lp-10-hecho-en-francia_MLM-F-68485253_2668.jpg[/url]\
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[attachment=3]<!-- ia3 -->Django by David Seymour.jpg<!-- ia3 -->[/attachment]\
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[attachment=2]<!-- ia2 -->Django Frank Driggs 1.jpg<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment]\
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[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Django Frank Driggs 2.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Django Frank Driggs 3.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",21912,"BBCode","2012-10-27 15:35:49"
21913,4163,"thanks mate\, no rush!\
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really appreciate it. i'll take note of your email.\
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Ed",21910,"BBCode","2012-10-28 14:33:53"
21914,1828,"Hi Stephan\
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Did you manage to find or make transcriptions for any of the Sarane Ferret tracks?\
\
Would be very keen to see them\
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Many thanks in anticipation\
\
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Dave",21914,"BBCode","2012-10-29 08:37:52"
21915,1063,"Hey Dave\,\
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I am away from home for a bit. But I should be able to send you some very soon.\
Cheers\,\
Stephan",21818,"BBCode","2012-10-29 08:46:45"
21916,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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That's a great David Seymour photo. I have never seen it before. Very well found. I did not know Seymour took any photos of him.\
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I knew the others were owned by Frank Driggs but I doubt he has any copyright on them.\
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Spatzo spent a lot of time trying to get something from the WNEW interview but could find nothing. I think I remember he was told no recordings exist.\
\
It's odd that I have never been able to find a proper copy of that particular Le Bourget photo.\
\
The Django Expo catalogue finally has the proper version of this terrible compilation that has appeared on many record/CD covers and in numerous publications. I have always thought Django looks a bit stupid in this one.\
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[img]http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/784182/Django+Reinhardt++Stphane+Grappelli.jpg[/img]\
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Keep going. You are doing a great job. Thanks again.\
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Roger",21912,"BBCode","2012-10-29 15:13:37"
21917,2911,"hello\,\
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it is me again\, may I see the pictures of the manouche lefty  please ? And btw what is the price ?\
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Thanks.",21917,"BBCode","2012-10-30 07:44:43"
21918,1414,"pictures forthcoming by tomorrow morning. we can talk about the price later",21917,"BBCode","2012-10-30 10:08:43"
21919,1828,"Hi Scot\
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Many thanks for your Private Message\
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Sincere apologies for the delay in my reply - I didn't get a notification of your message\, so didn't think to check my Djangobooks Inbox till today  :roll: \
\
Thank you so much for your generous offer of rare Sarane Ferret recordings and notations.\
I would be really delighted to receive these if it wouldn't put you to too much trouble.\
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I can give you my mail address; or if it is easier to send the mp3's & scanned documents in electronic form\, I can give you a link to Dropbox - please let me know whichever suits you best.\
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My snail mail address is:\
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David Williams\
'Waunadlais'\
Medelfyw Road\
Felinfoel\, Llanelli\
Carmathenshire\
SA14 8NX\
Wales / United Kingdom\
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I've got a fairly extensive collection of GJ recordings and transcriptions\, so if there is anything that I can send to you by way of returning the favour\, please ask and I'll see what I can do.\
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One of my all-time favourite GJ recordings is \"Oe Djoevia\" by Bamboula Ferret - if you haven't already got it\, it's a must-have: let me know & I'll send you a copy!\
\
Fascinated to hear that you were friends with Francis Moerman\
I'd never heard of him until 2 years ago at Samois. \
A supremely talented 15 year old guitarist\, Antoine Boyer\, and his father played some fantastic Moerman compositions on stage and then afterwards on the campsite.\
\
They very kindly gave me a copy of the two CD's of Francis' compositions that Antoine has recorded; one of which includes a short DVD documentary chronicalling Antoine's visit to meet his mentor Francis Moerman.\
I was very impressed by Francis's compositions - the roots are obviously in the style of Django\, but he takes things to a new level with \"edgy\" dischords and klezmer/eastern scales. Fantastic stuff!\
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Attached please find an article I wrote a few years ago which may be of interest - it also shows the dangers of becoming a Django-nerd!\
\
Best wishes\
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Dave",21814,"BBCode","2012-10-30 10:12:44"
21920,226,"That David Seymour photo is superb. One of the best quality Django pics I have. It looks like it was taken yesterday. I wonder what has happened to the others he must have taken at the same time?\
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Roger",21912,"BBCode","2012-10-31 06:09:35"
21921,151,"Hi Dave\
\
It's just as well that you did not write back immediately as we were in Paris for the last couple of weeks anyway.  Many thanks for the most interesting article.  I suppose that there might be those who think this is a bit much but not me - all study is worthwhile.  I severely burned (probably a serious 2nd degree burn) the inside of my left thumb on a red-hot piece of brass disassembling a tuba when I was working in a horn repair shop in my 20s (I'm 58 now).  The injury was never treated by a doctor but in time did heal completely.  I self-medicated with aloe and similar folk remedies.  But over the next 10 or so years\, every so often the skin where the burn occurred would slough off and need another several months to heal back up.  I've had no problems for over 20 years now\, but one can only imagine the difficulties and pain Django would have endured.  An artist who truly has something to say will always find a way to overcome the obstacles life puts in his way. \
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If you can be a bit patient\, I can send you a very nice package of recordings.  I think I have the complete known recorded ouevre of Sarrane Ferret and most of Matelot's as well.  The folio of Sarrane's compositions is very old and discolored to a very dark amber color and thus does not photocopy well\, but I will send you the copies anyway\, plus a color copy of the face of the folio.\
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I have known the Boyers for several years - Francis introduced us shortly before his untimely death.  Antoine is truly an extraordinary talent.  I saw them while I was in Paris - Antoine is studying classical guitar at a conservatory along with his jazz adventures.  These young men who are coming up who have the true jazz mindset along with the benefits of proper upbringing and education will give us some incredible music over the next dozen years I think.\
\
I have the Oe Djoevia recording\, a genuinely beautiful piece of work.  Fapy's technique and tone are always perfect and there isn't a single instance of overplaying on the whole recording.  I have a large collection too and with the exception of of some old Marcel Bianchi and Henri Crolla recordings\, I am not looking for any more at all.  When i was starting out in this music in the early 90s\, many people around the world were very generous with their own collections and so when the opportunities come to \"pay it forward\"\, I am always more than happy to do so.\
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So give me a week or two to get things together.  The sheets will have to see the post\, but all since all the recordings are digitized\, maybe now is a good time for me to learn how to utilize services like Dropbox. I'll try to get the files organized and when I'm ready to send\, I'll email you back.\
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My regular email is wise-guys (at) carolina.rr.com \
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Best\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",21814,"BBCode","2012-10-31 10:37:52"
21922,1650,"Hi\,\
\
I'm in the Valley am looking for players to Jam\, are you still playing GJ?\
\
Steve\
323-839-1716",21922,"BBCode","2012-11-01 07:52:49"
21923,1828,"Hi Scot\
\
Many thanks for your email\
\
Hope you had a good trip to Paris\
\
I was there in May for a conference\, and made a pilgrimage over to the \"Palais de Musique\" museum to see Django's guitar; but I gather they have recently opened a special temporary exhibition dedicated to Gypsy Jazz. \
Did you get to see it?\
Guess I'll have to make another trip on the pretext of taking my wife for a romantic weekend in Paris ;-)\
\
Sorry to hear about your thumb injury\, but as you say\, a dedicated artist will always find a way to work around their injuries; and in some cases this may require a new approach to the instrument which helps them innovate a new and original sound. \
\
Thank you so much for your kind offer of the Sarrane/Matelot recordings and copy of Sarrane's folio.\
I would be really delighted to receive this.\
There is no rush: whenever you get the time.\
As I say\, if you do find any gaps in your collection of transcriptions\, recordings\, videos; please let me know & I'll do my best to help out.\
\
DropBox is free\, easy to use\, and indispensible for sharing/backing up/transferring files/synchronising files between my various different computers and mobile phone.\
I signed up a couple of years ago and use it daily. \
I'll send you a link inviting you to join Dropbox - that way\, if you're not already signed up with them\, we'll both get some extra storage space for free if you decide to sign up\
;-)\
\
By the way\, my email address is:\
davedonuts &lt;at&gt; hotmail &lt;dot&gt; com\
or:\
davidjwilliams &lt;at&gt; doctors &lt;dot&gt;  org &lt;dot&gt; uk\
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I agree with your comments about \"Oe Djoevia\".\
I stayed with Lollo Meier for a weekend of lessons a few years ago.\
Late one evening\, he pulled out a dusty cardboard box of CDs from his garage containing all sorts of family recordings and rarities\, including some trully awful bootlegs of Django\, which had been copied numerous times from the original wax cylinders!\
But then he played me Oe Djoevia and I was just blown away.\
There was something really moving about Bamboula's voice\, complemented beautifully by Fapy's perfect and restrained playing...\
It took a year of pleading\, but Lollo eventually sent me a copy of the CD\, and this has remained one of my all time favourite recordings of any genre.\
I started (but never had time to finish) transcribing a few tracks from this album - my favourite being \"Melodie (Perdue)\". \
I eventually tracked down a copy of the original sheet music\, which I scanned & posted on Djangobooks forum a while back. \
I've attached a copy for your interest in case you don't have it already.\
\
Delighted to hear that you know Antione & Sebastien Boyer.\
I only met them briefly at Samois\, but they were really nice people.\
It was a real pleasure to meet them and hear them play; and they have introduced me to Francis's fantastic compositions.\
Antoine has incredible virtuosity and musicality in the GJ style; and he's only in his teens.\
It will be interesting to hear where he takes the music in years to come.\
\
OK\, better stop writing\, and go do some work!\
\
Take care & look forward to hearing from you when you get a chance.\
\
Best wishes\
\
Dave",21814,"BBCode","2012-11-01 13:12:28"
21924,337,"Hey Paul\,\
\
So at the last minute\, it looks like I'm going to be in Madison tomorrow. My mother's retiring and they're throwing a big party tomorrow (Friday 11/02/12 ) night. I'm planning on playing a bit of background music from about 7:30pm-8:30pm and I was wondering if you might be interested in playing some rhythm. I can shoot you some cash for your trouble. It's just gonna be a low-key\, house party situation. Here's the address in case you're available and interested:\
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The Residence of Maureen Smith\
5309 Tonyawatha Trail\
Monona WI\
\
I recognize that this is very last minute\, so no worries if you're unavailable.\
Also if you're up for it\, I'll be in town for about a week\, so if you want to schedule a private lesson\, my schedule should be pretty flexible.\
\
Feel free to reply by pm here\, or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jack@jacksoref.com\">jack@jacksoref.com</a><!-- e --> or gimme a text or ring on my cell: 617-504-2936\
\
All the best\,\
Jack",21924,"BBCode","2012-11-01 13:44:09"
21925,2132,"Hey Jack - thanks for thinking of me.  I'm no pro\, buddy\, so no cash desired\, but if you think I can hold my end up with rhythm\, thanks\, it would be great to play with you.  I'm not the best at picking up songs on the fly\, so if you have a set list\, that would be great - and if you'd prefer to go solo\, or go with someone with more experience\, no worries.  \
\
If you're going to be around next week\, why don't you come to my jam?  Forgot if I told you about this\, but Wednesday nights 6-8\, I lead a GJ jam at Zuzu\, right across from the Vilas Zoo (on Drake Street).  In terms of a lesson\, I'd love to man\, but I'm afraid I tapped my lesson budget for the month\, working with Denis\, and budget is a bit tight until after the holidays.  Thanks though\, Jack.  I'd love to see you regardless.\
\
Home is 608-467-2278\, I'll be around all night.  \
\
Paul\
\
[quote=\"Soref\"]Hey Paul\,\
\
So at the last minute\, it looks like I'm going to be in Madison tomorrow. My mother's retiring and they're throwing a big party tomorrow (Friday 11/02/12 ) night. I'm planning on playing a bit of background music from about 7:30pm-8:30pm and I was wondering if you might be interested in playing some rhythm. I can shoot you some cash for your trouble. It's just gonna be a low-key\, house party situation. Here's the address in case you're available and interested:\
\
The Residence of Maureen Smith\
5309 Tonyawatha Trail\
Monona WI\
\
I recognize that this is very last minute\, so no worries if you're unavailable.\
Also if you're up for it\, I'll be in town for about a week\, so if you want to schedule a private lesson\, my schedule should be pretty flexible.\
\
Feel free to reply by pm here\, or email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jack@jacksoref.com\">jack@jacksoref.com</a><!-- e --> or gimme a text or ring on my cell: 617-504-2936\
\
All the best\,\
Jack[/quote]",21925,"BBCode","2012-11-01 14:13:18"
21926,3253,"Its a very nice photo indeed.  :D The only clues we might get is whatever sources the photo you sent me are from. (Titled SCAN 26J) Possibly the David Seymour estate? I read that Seymour was one of the founders of magnumphotos.\
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As a collector\, you can contact his nephew here: (\"Chim\" = David Seymour)\
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[url=http://www.davidseymour.com/chim_order.html]http://www.davidseymour.com/chim_order.html[/url]\
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Perhaps you can contact him about whatever photos D. Seymour took of master Django.\
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Otherwise he lists research resources on this page:\
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[url=http://www.davidseymour.com/chim_Research.html]http://www.davidseymour.com/chim_Research.html[/url]\
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Richard",21912,"BBCode","2012-11-01 14:50:23"
21927,226,"Reply from Ben Shneiderman about the David Seymour pics:-\
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[i][color=#FF0000] Thanks for your inquiry... Please tell me more about you and your interest in these photos.\
 \
  I do not have copies\, but they may well be at Magnum-NYC\, which has the negatives and contact sheet books.. you could search online on the Magnum website to see what they have or contact them directly.  Let me know how I can help.. .Ben[/color][/i]\
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I've also tried Magnum direct but have had no response so far. The others just have to be somewhere!!!\
\
Roger\
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P.S. Ben could help by finding them!!!!! :roll:",21912,"BBCode","2012-11-02 16:50:06"
21928,3182,"Hello\, I did a google search and found several hits on the song\
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[url=http://www.e-chords.com/chords/sophie-tucker/you-made-me-love-you]http://www.e-chords.com/chords/sophie-t ... e-love-you[/url]",21928,"BBCode","2012-11-02 17:24:06"
21929,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
How are you doing?  I read in another post that you missed Madison due to foot surgery.  I hope the surgery was minor\, helpful\, and your recovery quick.  This neuropathy is something else.\
Playing regularly with a swing quintet here\, the Dupont has become my go to guitar.  The Castelluccia I have is on consignment at Michael's and a DiMauro Modele Django I picked up is on consignment at Lark St Music in NJ.  Going to Seattle in a month\, am looking forward to visiting archtop.com and Michael's and see if I find something I like better than the Dupont or Epiphone I have that I'm comfortable trading up to.\
Best wishes with the feet\, the music\, and everything else\,\
Mark",21929,"BBCode","2012-11-03 12:33:55"
21930,3253,"Hi Roger! Best of luck to you in finding these photos. :) \
\
I recently came across this page explaining what R-26 is. (The supposed apartment where the photo I found was taken.) There's also sheet music signed by Grappelli at the bottom of the page:\
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[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-26_(salon)[/url]\
\
It says that Stéphane and Django were regularly holding rehearsals there in 1937. Perhaps then that is the year the photo was taken.\
\
Here is a photo that recently surfaced. It's Mickey Colombani\, a former photographer for the french newspaper Varmatin\, with Django and singer Jo Valon in Paris after the war\, walking down Rue d’Alger. Django sticks out like a sore thumb and is instantly recognizable.  :P",21912,"BBCode","2012-11-03 15:44:46"
21931,563,"Hi Mark--\
\
I'm the same\, still having problems with the toes due to my neuropathy. My insurance won't cover much of my treatment because I am not diabetic\, so my doctor got some donated stem cell stuff and had to do the procedure very quickly because of the short shelf life. So I was non-ambulatory (except for short stints on crutches)\, and that prevented my planned trips to the Midwest Gypsy Fest and DFNW. That worked out\, because Alfonso put us on the bill for the Chicago Gypsy Jazz Festival\, and I would have had to cancel the DFNW trip anyway. That led to two more gigs at the same club (November 9th and December 9th)\, plus the lead guitarist and I are doing parties with just two guitars. So I have been playing a lot\, and enjoying being a rhythm bitch! \
\
Enjoy the trip to Seattle! Play a few notes on my Dupont Moreno model\, will you. I really regretted having to put her up for sale. I hope you find what you are looking for\, but be warned: Michael has alot of guitars from a guy named J.P. Karcz\, who is a charlatan/con man\, call him what you want. He calls everything a Busato\, as has admitted privately\, when confronted with evidence\, that he is just making stuff up. If he touched it\, don't buy it. That's my advice to you.",21931,"BBCode","2012-11-03 17:14:31"
21932,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
It's exciting they are offering you a treatment\, the neurologists I've seen have basically said they could offer no treatment other than topicals or Lyrica or Neurontin to dull the pain.  Can I ask what the stem cell procedure is?  I have a follow up neuro appt in a couple of weeks.\
So it seems this JP Karcz may be the same fellow who sells on ebay (under the name kelsens)? There's a guy on there from Montreal who recently listed at least half a dozen vintage gypsy guitars at prices that were low\, including a few gypsy mysteries he was convinced were Busatos (one might have a label\, looks just like the Oblong hole model Michael has for sale).  Dennis did a short Youtube video comparing the different guitars owned by Karcz (I found that interesting\, and also found that aside from the Selmer\, I liked the rhythm sound of the AJL best of all). Several of those guitars did look familiar from Djangobooks. Anyway\, that is great advice\, thanks.  I will look at the Moreno.\
Enjoy your gigs!\
Mark",21929,"BBCode","2012-11-04 04:22:35"
21933,226,"Thanks for the info on R-26. There have been several explanations for the title but this one sounds right.\
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I already had that photo but I did not know who the people with Django were. Thanks. Very evocative of post-war Paris. I like these \"natural\" pics as much as some of the posed photos. They somehow tell you more about the man.\
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Latest about the Seymour pics:-\
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[i][color=#FF0000]\"Dear Roger\,\
 \
  Thanks for your further comments.. I am copyting to my sister (Helen Sarid) and ICP curator Cynthia Young to see if they have further information.\
      Sincerely... Ben\" [/color][/i]\
 \
\
Roger\
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P.S. I wonder whether \"coptying\" :shock:  is anything like \"copying\"? 8)",21912,"BBCode","2012-11-04 05:23:24"
21934,3767,"Hey Shawn!\
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I was readin a thread about some \" 'less well known' Django transcriptions (particularly from the 1949 Rome sessions)\" and would love to get my hands on 'em! I would greatly appreciate it!\
\
Thanks!\
\
AmmonB",21934,"BBCode","2012-11-04 21:05:43"
21935,366,"Hey Michael\,\
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Nice to hear from you. My phone # is 215.900.6322 though it's a little tough being able to predict when I'll be free to take a call -- I'm pretty tied up today & tomorrow -- Wed eve would probably be best time to catch me by phone.\
\
Best\,\
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John",21935,"BBCode","2012-11-06 11:31:51"
21936,858,"Apologies for the late reply.  Are there particular one's your looking for or would you just like any I have from the '49 Rome sessions?  The '49 to '53 Django era was my favorite\, so I have quite a few of them transcribed.  There are a couple of options...I can add them as attachments to these PM's or I can email them to you directly.  Either way is fine with me\, just let me know!\
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Take care\,\
Shawn",21936,"BBCode","2012-11-06 19:57:32"
21937,3767,"Hey Shawn!\
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No worries. It'd be great to get a hand on anything you got\, to pick your brain so to speak. If email's easier mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ammon956@gmail.com\">ammon956@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> I really appreciate the help!\
\
Thanks again!\
\
AmmonB",21934,"BBCode","2012-11-06 22:27:04"
21938,131,"[quote]  any suggestions for the proper radius sizes to create the proper arch?[/quote]\
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Regards the \"proper\" arch\, I don't think there is one.   As far as I can tell arch is just a means of building a lighter top assembly.  For the same weight\, the arched structure is more resistant to the downward forces of the bridge than a flat top assembly would be.  This allows for a lighter structure that [u]can be[/u] more responsive.   \
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I think it is better to the think of the arch as a means to an end than as the goal itself.   You will see a wide variety of arch out there\, anywhere from flat to 7' radius or even more.   I've even see a couple where the bridge areas were concave and on the verge of collapse\, that is negative arch\, but at least one of these was a cannon.   \
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If you are going to use an arch\, there are lot of factors that go into the geometry of it.   I start with the break angle of the strings over the bridge as this defines how much you are going to load the top.   A Selmer usually has a break angle of about 12 degrees\, I use less on my Derecho model.   Break angle drives the neck angle\, the relative vertical height of the tailpiece and the corner it is mounted to\, the bridge height\, arch height and pliage angle.   All of which makes it difficult to start improvising on the whole thing without a plan and/or some experience.    This is why I arrived at the way I shape the braces after fitting them to the rims and before I glue them to the top.   It allows me to see in real time what I'm going to get.   If I just cut them\, glue them to the top and then to the rims\, the way one does in a flat top guitar\, I get surprises.     :cry: \
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Recently\, I have been increasing my arch\, a little at a time and at the same time decreasing my break angle and bridge height.   I start with a 12' radius and then trim a little\, about 1/8\"\, off the ends to increase the arch.   I don't do any more radius measurements\, so I don't really know what I end up with\, but I'm guessing it is 7 - 8' radius.   I think more in terms of how much camber I have over the width of the lower bout\, I shoot for about 10mm.   I also find I need more radius near the bridge than at the neck and adjust the arch of each individual brace so their peaks are all in the same plane between the neck block and the bridge.   South of the bridge\, braces\, if any\, have to taper off to the tail block.    The pliage is important in all this because it allows the tail of the top to drop to the tail block without pulling the arch out of the braces.   \
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Anyhow\, I wouldn't worry too much about the \"proper\" arch.  If this is your first one\, just follow what plans you have as best you can and I bet it will work out.   Builders\, myself included\, obsess over all this\, but frankly\,  it is quite possible to make a decent guitar from plans and a few mock ups as you go along.   Spend time getting the neck angle right so the bridge height is what you expect.    The difference between a good guitar and a great guitar is hundreds of little details\, any one of which is not much more important than the other\, it is how it all works together that counts and the only way to get there is practice and experience\, just like anything else.   In the end\, no builder does it exactly like another\, but the results can be equally extraordinary.  \
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Sorry to go\, I do obsess over this stuff.    :oops:",21938,"BBCode","2012-11-07 06:32:13"
21942,563,"Lito and I did a party a few weeks ago with just two guitars. I had to learn about 15 new songs for the show\, and one really does feel exposed when there are just two guys. I'm sure you sounded great. I was happy for the party noise as well. I made some mistakes\, but I also realize that almost no one ever notices except your fellows players.",21942,"BBCode","2012-11-07 10:19:09"
21943,1581,"Hey\, Brandon\, thanks for the Schmitt/Beier CD info. Sounds great. \
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I have a question for you:  I am thinking about switching to a CBA from my piano accordion and have reread the long CBA thread on Djangobooks.  I see your suggested fingering for the C scale and am going to start with that\, but I've heard that good fingering is important.  So I have the Anghazi book\, but people have mentioned in other forums that the fingering is awkward.  So I wondered if you could tell me which of the Manu Maugain books that you've suggested would have fingerings for scales\, chromatic and otherwise.  They're in French and it looks like they're for beginners and advanced and I see one on arpeggios\, but I really just want any suggested fingering.  I have the Cipher material\, but it doesn't really give fingering. \
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Thanks for your advice!\
Lorretta",21943,"BBCode","2012-11-07 12:48:56"
21944,2258,"regarding your dupont MD-100 in Paris\, any chance you would ship it to the US?  I had to sell mine last year but i am about ready to replace it and local supply is way low.\
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Merci\
Jon",21944,"BBCode","2012-11-07 13:39:18"
21945,2474,"I'll be in Paris 7th-18th December. If you're sure you want to acquire it and are willing to send me a 20% deposit before I go\, I'll bring it back to the US. I can then ship it from NYC to you. The guitar is in very excellent condition\, and was originally acquired NEW from Jacques Mazzoleni. Let me know. Thanks.\
Jean-Louis",21944,"BBCode","2012-11-07 19:56:27"
21946,606,"Hi Lorretta\,\
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Nice to hear from you!  This is the Maugain book that could be helpful to you:\
[url=http://www.oscarmusic.com/METHODES/methode_fiche.asp?Cliprov=IFAKFAHNEEXREPWDUC08%3A54%3A02&FAM=42&REF=10305]http://www.oscarmusic.com/METHODES/meth ... &REF=10305[/url]\
It shows fingerings and it also has technical exercises\, which are VERY important.  The point of these pieces is to develop finger mobility and independance and to develop how the thumb passes while playing scales and arpeggios.\
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Fingerings are a very personal choice but the ones proposed in the Maugain book are some of the best I've seen.  I still like his C major finger (and Eb\, Gb\, A) but lately I've been experimenting with some fingerings for the other scales that place the thumb on the 2nd row\, which Maugain never shows.  These other scales are found in the Astier/Baselli which I attached to the message.  Just as a quick note\, they give 2 different numberings for scales on the right hand\, one written above the notes and the other written below.  You should use the numbers written above the notes\, since this corresponds to playing with your thumb (1-5).  The lower numbers correspond to the old French way of playing where the thumb is anchored and you don't play with it\, so 1 is the index finger (1-4).\
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I still have days where I wish I hadn't changed instruments\, this is just to warn you that it can be a real up-hill battle sometimes.  I don't know if you have heard of the piano accordionist Ernie Felice\, but he was one of the greats in the 1940s-50s and his son has made a website where you can buy a $5 PDF of his technique book with exercises and fingerings for piano accordion.  Just in case you still have doubts about the change\, this book looks really good and he could really play!  Here's the link:\
[url=http://www.erniefelice.com/]http://www.erniefelice.com/[/url]\
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Good luck!\
Brandon",21943,"BBCode","2012-11-08 00:11:23"
21948,3951,"Hi\,\
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I just read you are/were looking for a guitar by Olivier Marin. Are you still interested in buying one?\
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I have a petit bouche that I bought because the occasion was great. I don't really use it (though on the other hand I'm not sure yet whether I want to sell it). I live in West Germany.\
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The guitar has obviously been used a lot. I emailed a few picks to Olivier and I hope he can give me some information about.\
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Regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-09 04:35:43"
21949,1581,"Thanks so much\, Brandon\, for the quick reply and the info about the Maugain book and the actual Astier/Baselli book.  I worked some last night on the fingering you mentioned in the Djangobooks CBA thread from way back and the Anzaghi fingering.  I can see benefits of both\, but for some reason I tend to avoid using my 5 (pinky finger)\, so I'm already kind of changing to \"what feels good\" as you mentioned and hope that'll work in the long run.   I'll check out the Asiter/Baselli fingering over the weekend.\
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I love the way chords are formed on the CBA for comping -- seems much easier than on a piano accordion -- but I think it's going to be harder to play melodies/solos because the notes aren't \"in order\" so to speak.  I guess that's the big thing to have to get used to. \
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And I hear you about changing instruments.  Admittedly\, I don't play the PA as well as I'd like to -- not nearly -- so it seems stupid to think about changing\, but I like the breathy sound of the CBA I have and I'm intrigued by its possibilities.  But\, taking your warning into account\, I think I'll go check out the Felice book.  I hadn't heard of Felice\, but I checked him out on YouTube -- great player.  \
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So\, do you play your PA at all anymore?  I seem to remember you saying you had a Petosa. Didn't you play with a group when you lived here? Are you playing out in France?  I went from my student-size Petosa Baby Grand Deluxe (which has one more reed than the usual student model) to a mid-size with a beautiful musette on it.  My CBA is a Hohner Maestro IV that I got for a steal on Craigslist a few years back.  The original owner\, a German\, was moving back to Germany and he didn't want to take it.  \
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Thanks again\, Brandon.  Always good to hear from you and get your advice. \
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Lorretta",21943,"BBCode","2012-11-09 08:28:48"
21950,4060,"HI pida\
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thanks for the replay\,i'd like know how much would you sell it?\
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best regards\
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Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-09 09:33:15"
21951,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
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I'd like to wait for an answer from Olivier Marin (and if he doesn't send me one\, I'll probably ask in the forum) before I decide whether I'm might sell it and at which price.\
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At the moment\, I don't really know what kind of guitar (age\, wodds\, ...) I have.\
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I'll keep you informed whether I'm going to sell the guitar.\
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Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-09 10:14:45"
21952,4060,"Hi\
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ok\,i'll wait your news\
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regards \
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Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-09 11:11:18"
21953,4181,"Hi\, Steve\
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I'm Michael\, I also live in Sherman Oaks. I have a couple of Del Arte's and would be delighted to jam with you if you're interested. You can reach me at my cell (818) 642-9396 or respond to this private message.\
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Thanks\,\
Michael",21953,"BBCode","2012-11-09 15:43:01"
21954,563,"Do not\, I repeat\, do not put those steel strings on your nylon string guitar that Jay (jazzaferri) mentions. Just do your own thing with the nylons. You'll be fine. I'm sending this as a PM because I do not want to get into an argument with him on the forum\, but please do not use those strings. \
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If I can help in any way\, just ask. Welcome to the brotherhood of gypsy jazz players!\
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Michael",21954,"BBCode","2012-11-09 23:09:12"
21955,4162,"Hi Michael! Thanks man\, i really\, really appreciate!\
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You know\, ive heard some people trying steel strings on classical guitar... and lets say that didn't end up well. I agree with you\, the tension is much greater and i dont think a classical guitar can take it for too long. I imagine it could damage the neck pretty badly.",21955,"BBCode","2012-11-09 23:45:30"
21956,455,"Hi Dario\,\
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I have your video of this one but did you ever tab it out?  If so I'd love a copy if that's ok (no problem if not).\
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Maybe I could trade you another transcription for it if I have anything you are interested in.\
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I've just started working on this one but your video looks pretty accurate so I figured why bother to work it out myself (except it's good practice) but I am pressed for time right now.\
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Thanks\,\
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Mike",21956,"BBCode","2012-11-10 10:56:08"
21957,2812,"Mike\, not a problem at all\, here it is\, enjoy!",21957,"BBCode","2012-11-10 16:04:37"
21958,455,"Awesome\, thanks!  And great video too!",21956,"BBCode","2012-11-10 19:34:11"
21959,2812,"Thanks man!",21957,"BBCode","2012-11-11 01:05:04"
21960,606,"Good\, glad to hear I can provide some helpful advice to you.  As for the pinky\, you should keep with it and try to build up some strength or independance in it.  This is one of the topics in the Ernie Felice book.\
Funny that you should mention Petosa\, they have built me a new CBA and I will be going to Italy to pick it up sometime in the next few weeks.  Is your mid-sized musette model built by them also?  They are probably the best instruments anywhere.  Playing my Cavagnolo CBA for the past several years has brought me more frustration than joy\, and I can't wait for the new instrument.  I don't know how your Hohner is shaped\, but for me I love the feel of a PA\, and French accordions like Cavagnolo feel nothing like this.  Petosa however makes CBA with bodies shaped like PA.\
I still have my piano Petosa\, but I will be selling it back to the store in Seattle.  So be on the look out for it if you are still thinking of playing the PA!!   :wink:  :lol: \
My old Petosa PA is a fantastic instrument\, but it's too bewildering for me to switch back and forth between CBA and PA so I decided that in the long run I will be more happy with CBA.  And I am just starting to play out here in France\, but I'm doing more theatrical accompaniment kind of work.  Finding a band in a foreign country is turning out to being like making friends in a foreign country - a long process.\
Good luck with the accordion!\
best\,\
Brandon",21943,"BBCode","2012-11-12 00:26:27"
21961,1550,"thanks for the details.  i'll print this out.  i like to get as much info as possible before jumping into things or just following directions.  \
do you think substituting something for the poplar is ok? i've got lots of walnut and cherry. or would that be too much of a departure from the originals?  not sure what effect it might have on tone.  \
andy",21938,"BBCode","2012-11-12 16:19:48"
21962,131,"I think you can use most anything for the veneers\, inside or outside without substantial changes in tone.    Poplar was used because it was an inexpensive\,  stable\, lightweight hardwood that glues well and was available in wide enough stock to allow the ply to be made of one piece.      Any wood that meets the first three criteria should work fine.   Gluing up pieces to make adequate width is no big deal\, if need be.   The poplar I by from Certainly Wood is wide enough to get a full ply without gluing up.   Mahogany is also available in very wide widths and makes equally good inner plys.    \
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CB",21938,"BBCode","2012-11-13 05:30:24"
21963,2911,"hi\,\
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I am still waiting for the pictures\
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Regards\,",21917,"BBCode","2012-11-14 12:38:36"
21964,1581,"That is just too cool that you are getting a Petosa CBA!  And going to Italy to pick it up.  I'm so envious.  So you're going to the factory in Italy that makes Petosas?  Did you get hand-made reeds in it?  I know I've seen threads about how the PAs \"feel\" better\, but I haven't played my CBA enough to notice it -- right now\, it ALL feels awkward.  I'm sure the Petosa CBA will be fantastic.  I was at an accordion workshop where the instructor had just taken delivery on a Petosa CBA and it had amazing sound.\
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I don't know if I've mentioned\, but I live just 80 miles north of Seattle\, so Petosa is my \"go to\" accordion shop.  And\, yes\, my midsize musette PA is a Petosa and I love it.  BUT now that you say your old Petosa is going into the Seattle store\, who knows?\, it might be fun to take a look at it.  I know you've said before how much you liked it.  I assume it's a full size\, though\, right? I've been trying to avoid the weight of a full size\, but I'm getting tempted.  But\, of course\, I'm switching to the CBA -- aren't I?  (I'm still belaboring the decision\, despite having ordered the Maugain book a couple of days ago).  \
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I'm going down to a Petosa-sponsored concert on Sunday (Dick Contino\, who is not my favorite\, but my husband convinced me I should see him because he is\, after all\, a legend and this may be the last time to see him; I just hope he keeps his shirt on; but Pearl Django will be playing also\, so it'll be great no matter what)\, so I might ask Joe to watch out for your accordion for me.  I assume it'll come over here to the States from the factory in Italy?  You're trading it in there?  \
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This is such a tough decision about the CBA. I was thinking I'd eventually play both\, but you make it sound difficult and with my limited practicing time\, difficult is not something I need to deal with. \
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I'd better think long and hard about this before Sunday!\
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BTW\, \"theatrical accompaniment\" sounds interesting.  I'll bet there are many more opportunities in France for using an accordion in theater than here.\
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Thanks again\, Brandon. Always good \"talking\" with you and letting me pick your brain. \
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Lorretta",21943,"BBCode","2012-11-14 17:30:42"
21965,96,"Hey RPOC\,would you send me some pics and also\, why are you selling?",21965,"BBCode","2012-11-14 18:57:45"
21966,4060,"Hi\,\
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some news from Olivier Marin?\
bye",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-15 10:04:46"
21970,1852,"Hi Paul\
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Christmas is coming early to you.  If you give me your address I am going to send you a pick to try.\
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If it works for you and you keep it and enjoy it.  If you don't like it please mail it back to me.\
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Best. jay",21970,"BBCode","2012-11-15 15:53:57"
21971,2132,"Hah!  Jay\, that's really\, [i]really [/i]kind of you - you've already been so generous with your thoughts.  I appreciate your honoring me with this\, but only if you're sure?  \
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My contact info is: \
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Paul Smith\
601 S. Orchard Street\, No. 1\
Madison\, WI 53715\
608-467-2278\
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Again\, I'm humbled\, Jay.  Thanks\, friend.  \
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Paul",21971,"BBCode","2012-11-15 16:01:48"
21972,1414,"here you go. new fret job (replaced not crowned) and small front body damage (stabilized)\
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any more questions let me know\
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dan",21917,"BBCode","2012-11-15 16:32:29"
21973,3480,"pics attached\, all I have is my trusty iPhone\
let me know if you have any questions",21973,"BBCode","2012-11-16 13:21:45"
21980,366,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58445#p58445]Subject: FS: 11 GJ CDs\, all imports $110 shipped to US[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]John\, PM your number to me\, because I've misplaced it. I'll call you about these.[/quote]\
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Hi Michael\,\
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Back in town now and things have settled down a bit. My cell phone # is 215.900.6322.\
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Hope you are doing well!\
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John",21980,"BBCode","2012-11-17 08:05:45"
21984,563,"Mitch--\
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Be careful about following Jay's (jazzaferri) advice about picks. He's been to my house and played my old guitars\, and he can't play a lick\, as best I can tell. Also\, he plays a Michael Dunn guitar\, which are total shitboxes\, worse than Sagas\, in my opinion\, so what may sound best on one of those may not translate to a good a manouche guitar. Save your $75\, and buy a proper gypsy pick. You have it right already. Tortoise shell is the best. \
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I'm saying this offline as a favor. Jay is always here preaching the Gospel of Jay\, which is play a Blue Chip on a Michael Dunn. Like I said\, he talks a good game\, but when he was here\, he couldn't play much of anything.\
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He is a very nice guy\, but be careful about his advice\, since he seems to be posting more than practicing.\
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And if you ever find yourself Stateside\, please come to Chicago\, where you can play any and all of my gypsy guitars to your heart's content.\
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Michael",21984,"BBCode","2012-11-18 10:25:25"
21985,628,"Hi Michael\,\
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Thanks for the advice.\
My god\, we have exactly the same guy on guitarejazzmanouche.com  :lol: \
So thanks for warning\, I see what you mean.\
Ours is like Jazzaferri but with talkative total weirdo function added... he actually spoils the whole forum.\
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I haven't been much on Djangobooks and for a long time so I have to get to know everybody.\
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Thanks for the invitation Michael\, I shall contact you if I ever come to the US and to Chicago.  :) \
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Have a great day\,\
Michel",21984,"BBCode","2012-11-18 11:29:58"
21992,563,"Maybe we should consider sharing a ride to Montreal\, getting in some lesson time over a couple of days with Denis\, hearing Michel and Christine play\, if possible\, and heading back much wiser for the experience. \
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Denis is very kind\, but if he heard me play right now\, he'd throw the book at me.\
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Maybe jay's getting a commission on those picks. Or maybe they are great. I'm always open to putting a new pick in the magic bowl. Bring it down with you and I'll try it myself. I like my picks fat and my women skinny\, but maybe a skinny pick or a fat woman would be a good change of pace. \
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I was older than you when I started this stuff\, so don't despair. Also\, don't expect to ever be great. Just be glad you found this stuff when you could still have a go at it\, and enjoy it no matter what you play. I'm too critical and analytic. I'd be a much better player if I could get the proverbial stick out of my ass. Still\, it is fun music\, but incredibly hard to play once the joints stiffen up and the brain slows down.",21992,"BBCode","2012-11-18 14:34:52"
21994,563,"Denis--\
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I know we are far apart\, but I need your help. I retired in April and joined a band\, and then got picked up by a better band in September. Everyone else is really good\, but my rhythm is just not where I want it to be. Of course\, the more people tell me how to change it\, the more muddled things are in my head. \
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Playing fast tunes\, like China Boy\, it seems like I am just banging on the guitar and the swing is gone. Part of it is that I've had to try to learn two band's repertoires in a really short time\, part of it is that my ne lead player asked me to play with the point of the pick instead of the rounded edge\, to be louder\, and part of it is that I have always played in the players-with-special-needs-jams\, where tempos were never at professional levels. \
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You are the best teacher I have ever had\, and I'll even consider coming to Montreal for several days worth of lessons\, or if you'll be stateside\, maybe I could come to where you are. I'd have been at DFNW\, but I had some unexpected foot surgery that could not be postponed. \
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I'd also like help in organizing practice\, so as to be more efficient\, and maybe some ideas to work on single-note stuff on the side. But mainly\, I need to become a really good rhythm bitch\, and get some confidence that I know what I'm doing.\
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I used to have your e-mail but lost it. I would call you\, but I don't know your number. However\, whenever...I need help. Forget Stella! Michael needs to get his groove back!",21994,"BBCode","2012-11-18 18:10:15"
21995,3,"hey michael! how are you? nice to hear from you. This is my email:\
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if you have skype i'd be happy to help you out!",21994,"BBCode","2012-11-18 21:09:09"
21996,2911,"thank you for the pictures. It seems that you are a \"strong player\" à la Tchavolo...You could use a plastic pickguard. What about the price please ?",21917,"BBCode","2012-11-19 08:16:08"
21997,1920,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58769#p58769]Subject: FS: Guitar Picks (Blue Chip & Red Bear)[/url]\
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[quote=\"pickitjohn\"]Will you accept $30.00 for the two picks please.\
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Thanks pickitjohn[/quote]\
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Hello\,\
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Yes\, I can do $30 for both. How would you like to pay?\
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Thanks\,\
Tim",21997,"BBCode","2012-11-19 17:23:24"
21999,1920,"PayPal works for me. There is a bit of a charge though. What information do you need from me? I believe it's an email. Let me know. \
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Thanks\,\
Tim",21997,"BBCode","2012-11-19 19:44:59"
22001,1920,"Hello\,\
I will need your email address and then I can request the money. Once I see the money is confirmed into my Paypal I can send out the picks. \
Thanks\,\
Tim",21997,"BBCode","2012-11-20 03:34:42"
22003,1920,"Hi\, \
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I just sent the request on paypal. Once you deposit the money\, I will send the picks to you. In addition to those that you've purchased\, I have other blue chips I may be willing to sell at great prices as well. Please send me your address also. \
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thanks\, \
Tim",21997,"BBCode","2012-11-20 07:22:06"
22004,1828,"Hi Stephan\
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Any progress with the transcriptions?\
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I managed to find a copy of \"Django Reinhardt Undiscovered\" on eBay\, which has transcriptions of 4 Matelot Ferret versions of Django tunes:\
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Montagne Sainte-Genevieve\
Gagoug\
Chez Jaquet (A La Petite Chaumiere) (also known as \"Gin Gin\")\
Choti\
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If any of these are of use to you please let me know: I'd be very happy to scan and send you copies.\
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Best wishes\
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Dave",21914,"BBCode","2012-11-20 09:46:05"
22005,1920,"Can I have your address so that I can send the picks. Thanks\, Tim",21997,"BBCode","2012-11-20 11:17:23"
22007,1920,"Hey John\,\
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I received the money\, and I'm sending the picks out tomorrow. I have a tad 100\, which is their heaviest pick. Absolutely incredible pick. I have two of those. I'm looking to sell one. Those retail for 75 and I could sell for 60. Check out their website for details. \
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Thanks\, \
Tim",21997,"BBCode","2012-11-20 17:08:52"
22008,3951,"Hi\,\
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sorry\, he didn't answer me. I'll write again with my most important questions (top wood and whether there is a serial number). \
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Is there anything specific you'd like to know?\
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Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-21 04:30:57"
22009,4060,"You can try here \
[url=http://www.facebook.com/oliguitar.marin]http://www.facebook.com/oliguitar.marin[/url]",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-21 05:15:54"
22010,4060,"Ps\
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can we make an offertert?\
because i'd like take it until december if is possible\
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bye",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-21 05:28:13"
22012,620,"Hi Paul\,\
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I was just sitting here at the computer playing one of my Shopis guitars\, the Selmer D hole. Yes\, Rodrigo's gypsy guitars are called D'Artagnans. F model is Favino\, S is Selmer. His build time is probably around 8-10 months\, although you'd need to ask him that. At the time I ordered mine\, the price was $3800\, an incredible bargain. I've told him he doesn't charge enough! He likes to deliver in person\, to see the buyer's reaction and also make any last minute adjustments if necessary. \
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Rodrigo is a very nice man\, just the best. He comes to Django in June every year and usually winds up running off with one of my guitars to show to someone\, which is part of the reason why I always bring more than one. If you come this year\, you are more than welcome to try mine. \
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I have yet to find a modern gypsy guitar that is better than Rodrigo's. That AJL was maybe as good. I've had three Duponts of different sorts\, none of them stayed around\, they were all blown away by the Shopis. He has a way of making a guitar sound old and even look old without artificial distressing. I put his next to a 70s Favino\, and you could hardly tell them apart (and I though teh Shopis sounded better).\
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There is another DB member\, Noah Lit\, who also owns two Shopises. You could track him down on the forum and get his opinion. I know he loves both of his.\
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Rodrigo's guitars rarely show up secondhand\, because no one sells them once they get their hands on them. I only got my first one because the owner bought a vintage Favino and needed the money\, and I know it killed im to sell the Shopis. That said\, I do know someone who will be putting his up for sale. I think it was an F model\, and this friend has gone through a lot of expensive guitars looking for the perfect one\, but I think he doesn't have a clear idea of what that is. If you're interested\, I can put you in touch with him. \
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Michael Bauer is a great resource and a good friend. He really knows his vintage guitars and loves to talk about them\, so don't hesitate to ask him anything.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",22012,"BBCode","2012-11-21 14:16:04"
22014,620,"BTW\, here's a video of my newer Shopis\, in case you haven't seen it:\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVHAR3MC940[/youtube]\
\
In September of last year\, Rodrigo and I met in Montreal for the delivery. The next evening he and I went to the Upstairs Jazz Club for Yorgui's concert. I got Denis' permission to show Yorgui the guitar\, because I just wanted him to play it for a few minutes so I could get some cool pictures and maybe a video. After playing it for twenty minutes (!) he turned to Denis and told him in French that he'd like to use it in his concert that evening (instead of the very fine guitar by a local builder that he had been loaned). Of course I said yes\, and he used it all night long. This is my favorite of all the videos\, but there are several others posted.",22012,"BBCode","2012-11-21 14:32:21"
22016,620,"You're more than welcome\, Paul. Rodrigo is great guy and a master at his craft. His guitars are definitely in the more modern category\, with a lot of complexity to the sound\, but Ted's comments are right on\, they are exceptionally well balanced\, loud without being brash or brassy\, and beautifully made. He built one for Stephane Wrembel with a redwood top that is gorgeous. I wish I had known about redwood when I ordered mine.\
\
I took my first one to Django in June in 2010\, and the pros just loved it. Joscho Stephane played it for an hour and a half at one evening's jam and finally sheepishly said he'd probably better give it back to me. At the next morning's class\, he asked if he could use it again. Gonzalo Bergara and Biel Ballester both loved it. And in 2011\, Olivier Kikteff of Les Doigts de L'homme played it one evening - every so often someone would hand him theirs\, he'd play it for a bit\, hand it back\, take mine again and say \"That's nice\, but this one is my favorite!\" over and over again.\
\
If you do get in touch with Rodrigo\, feel free to mention my name. He'd appreciate knowing where the reference came from.\
\
Ben",22012,"BBCode","2012-11-21 14:48:26"
22021,1414,"more sloppy than strong! i love tchavalo. i was hoping to get 1300$. it sells new for over $1700 and its basically new with the $350 fret job.",21917,"BBCode","2012-11-23 10:13:56"
22025,1509,"Hi\,\
\
I'm interested\, I'm in NJ\, where in NY are you located?\
\
Alex",22025,"BBCode","2012-11-23 16:38:12"
22026,1275,"Hi \, sorry but I'm in buffalo obviously a ways from jersey.",22025,"BBCode","2012-11-23 17:42:34"
22027,3951,"Hi\,\
\
sorry for the late answer.\
\
I'm not really keen on selling the guitar (and I don't need to)\, but on the other hand I don't like the idea of having it here without being played.\
\
I'd definately ask a four-figure sum (in Euros). I'm trying to get some info on the guitars value at the moment and I've contacted Olivier again. If you want to\, make an offer.\
\
If we should agree on a price\, I could supply you with better and more pictures and I could also make a short recording to enable you to judge intonation and fret buzz. I couldn't give you any kind of warranty and I could only send you a simple recording using my Macbook's internal mic.\
\
I'd have to know (i) where you are located to calculate shipping costs and (ii) how you'd like to pay (I have a Paypal account).\
\
Regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-24 02:01:19"
22028,3951,"Hi\,\
\
I'm not really keen on selling the guitar (and I don't need to)\, but now another user on the forum would like to buy it immediately\, so I might decide whether I'm selling it soon.\
\
I'd definately ask a four-figure sum (in Euros). I'm trying to get some info on the guitars value at the moment and I've contacted Olivier again. If you want to\, make an offer.\
\
If we should agree on a price\, I could supply you with better and more pictures and I could also make a short recording to enable you to judge intonation and fret buzz. I couldn't give you any kind of warranty and I could only send you a simple recording using my Macbook's internal mic.\
\
I'd have to know (i) where you are located to calculate shipping costs and (ii) how you'd like to pay (I have a Paypal account).\
\
Regards\
Oliver\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58517#p58517]Subject: Olivier Marin for 671€?[/url]\
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[quote=\"rimm\"]If you are considering selling give me a shout![/quote]",22028,"BBCode","2012-11-24 02:14:47"
22029,1275,"Alex\, I'm in buffalo but certainly to problem shipping to jersey.  Thanks - dean",22025,"BBCode","2012-11-24 04:49:25"
22030,1275,"Hi seb\
\
My best price to uk would be $950 usd. I would buy a hard case for shipping and include that since the gig bag included is a gig bag not a hard case.  Wouldn't want to ship overseas without a hard case.  \
The bigtone is no longer available\, sorry.  \
\
Please pm me or email  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> for any other questions. \
\
Thanks - dean",22030,"BBCode","2012-11-24 04:55:22"
22031,3970,"Hi Paul\,\
\
It's been a while I hope you're doing well. I wanted to know if your \"facilitated jamming sessions\" were still going on. Last time we talked you said you were rounding up people on Wednesdays from 6-8 at Zuzu's near Vilas zoo. Is this still where you guys are meeting?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Tony",21423,"BBCode","2012-11-24 11:18:21"
22032,2132,"[quote=\"hanear21\"]Hi Paul\,\
\
It's been a while I hope you're doing well. I wanted to know if your \"facilitated jamming sessions\" were still going on. Last time we talked you said you were rounding up people on Wednesdays from 6-8 at Zuzu's near Vilas zoo. Is this still where you guys are meeting?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Tony[/quote]\
\
Hey Tony\, nice to hear from you!\
\
Yep\, we're actually going strong - a weekly thing now at Brocach\, on Monroe\, from 7:30-10 or later.  A quasi-paid gig (drinks and tips)\, anywhere from 4-9 players regularly.  C'mon out!\
\
Paul",21422,"BBCode","2012-11-24 11:27:27"
22033,3970,"Very cool! Do you guys have a core set of tunes you could recommend I familiarize myself with?  \
\
Tony",21423,"BBCode","2012-11-24 12:08:11"
22034,2132,"Yep\, we do\, Tony.  If you can give me your e-mail\, I can send them to you.  One is a more \"core\" set list\, gives some focus\, the other is a bit broader\, just tunes I either know pretty well as an accompaniest\, or would like to develop.  Members themselves are active in putting in tunes they'd like us all to work on.  \
\
If you don't have it\, my e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, home is 608-467-2278\, call or write anytime.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Paul",21422,"BBCode","2012-11-24 12:15:49"
22035,3970,"Great\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bones.haney@gmail.com\">bones.haney@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->   8) \
\
Thanks!\
\
Tony",21423,"BBCode","2012-11-24 12:21:11"
22036,2132,"Hi Mitch - \
\
I appreciate your experience and perspective.  I read Guitare Jazz Manouche from time to time (\"gadjoerrant\")\, and have seen some of your comments there.  On the perspective of the \"thin pick\" phenomenon\, I'd have to say\, I went with it\, as I've learned from both Hono Winterstein and Denis Chang\, both of whom use the Dunlop 2 - they both blow me away\, but the question does remain\, if one starts on a thicker\, traditional pick\, and later goes this way for whatever reason\, or begins this way\, from the beginning.  I actually play with several picks\, and admit it tends to be far easier with the thicker wegens.  While I like the tone I get with the Dunlop for rhythm\, I don't like it at all when playing lead - it feels \"faible\,\" for want of a better word.  \
\
My wife is an EU citizen\, and it's our hope to come to France over the next year or so\, for an extended stay.  I'd love to hear you play.  \
\
Cordially\,\
\
Paul Smith\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",22036,"BBCode","2012-11-24 12:36:09"
22037,3399,"Hey Harry\,\
\
Sorry for taking so long to reply. I've been gone for a while. To make a long story short\, the guitar arrived in completely unplayable condition. Frets where worn down\, neck completely warped\, top sunk. Stuff that you really couldn't tell from the pictures. The seller stated that the guitar was in perfectly playable condition besides for a crack in the fretboard that needed to be replaced. After a couple of weeks going back and forth on eBay\, the seller refused to offer a refund. I had to get eBay involved and eventually won the case and got a full refund. \
\
For lack or a better term...the guitar was a complete Piece of Sh*t. I brought it to a luthier to get it appraised\, and apparently is on par with a Harmony or a Stella in terms of quality.\
\
So...I decided to take the plunge and get my own guitar built for me. A brand new JWC Favino copy. Much better and more reliable than the Couesnon. \
\
Have a good one!\
-J",21357,"BBCode","2012-11-24 16:27:54"
22039,563,"Paul--\
\
Where are you staying? I should be around\, so by all means come over and at least sample my guitars\, if you didn't at D in J. Drinks\, lunch\, or dinner would be cool\, too. Maybe you can teach me some stuff\, since you've been working with Denis. The wheels seemed to have come off my playing...\
\
Michael",22039,"BBCode","2012-11-25 15:03:26"
22040,563,"I figured out who you are on Facebook. I think I sent a friend request\, but can't remember for sure. I hear you are the \"hell of a player\" that I am decidedly not. I thought I had the rhythm thing down\, but I seem to have lost the groove again. Sucks! I wish I had discovered this music to play before I was too old to play it well. I like your posts\, and hope we'll cross paths one day\, maybe at Samois next year.\
\
Michael",21984,"BBCode","2012-11-25 15:07:13"
22045,151,"Hi Paul\
\
I can sympathize with you re guitars and playing rhythm.  There are so many options and ways to learn today\, not to mention a lot of guitars available. When I started in 1993\, you couldn't even get Argentine strings in the USA.  Before that\, I had been playing rhythm in various old-timey string bands for about 20 years\, pretty much on a daily basis.  I did not know how to play swing but I did know quite well how to keep time.  I learned swing rhythm by practicing an hour or two a day playing along with early Quintet recordings.  The only book I had to learn from was Cruickshank's book.  it showed how to play good chords and voicings for 4 tunes\, one in F\, one in D\, and a major and minor blues.  I figured out how to chord everything from analyzing those 4 tunes and applying what I learned to everything I wanted to play.  It was a fair amount of work but what I learned\, I learned very well.  I did not even attempt to solo for about 5 years.  Even today\, I rarely take a solo - I am all about rhythm and chords.  Still learning\, too.  What I learned in the world of OTM was that everyone likes good fiddle and banjo players.  But if you can play solid and perfect rhythm\, all the best fiddle and banjo players want to play with you.  All good string bands have a strong guitarist\, it's essential.  It's the same here.  Find a method to work with and stick with it.  don't give up - you can learn it.  My only tip is to get a small stone\, extra pick\, anything light and small\, and hold it curled in your right hand.  This helps keep your hand away from the top of the guitar and helps keep the wrist loose.\
\
I was fortunate when I got my two guitars.  In 1993\, I bought both of them for $4400.  I was single and had been working a lot of overtime\, and had a restored Triumph Bonneville to sell \
\
With guitars\, here's what I think.  A guitar that is an exceptional rhythm box will also be a perfectly good solo instrument.  The opposite is not always true.  I don't like to criticize in public\, but the vast majority of guitars\, even from the very top builders like Dupont\, are only average rhythm guitars.  The Asian guitars\, as you have discovered\, are reverb-y and punchy.  Even a Dupont petite-bouche\, which is much drier\, has such a sharp tone that it is hard to get the coveted \"swish\".  I played a lot of guitars at DiJ this year - one of the main reasons I went was to have a look at what modern builders were doing.  The best guitars I played were the Holos and a guitar made by Alain Mazaud in Normandy.  The Holos are really exceptional but are hard to get and probably very expensive.  The Mazaud I played was his Vieux Paris model\, and it was a truly exceptional guitar.  It was a guitar that I think was designed to be like an older Favino - good for just about anything.  It's the only guitar I played in the last 20 years that I'd trade my Favino for and that includes a number of Selmers.  Don't be fooled by the Dell Arte Favino copies.  They do not sound like a Favino.  Listen to Marc Damon's video - a good Favino does not have that kind of bright snippy tone.  A Favino should have a dark and dense tone.        \
     \
I firmly believe that most modern builders are building a guitar for soloing and are willing to give up some rhythm capability and overall versatility to get the strongest solo voice.  It's what the guitar buying public wants\, after all.  It's a lot harder to make a versatile and balanced Selmer style guitar.  And unfortunately it costs a lot to get one.\
\
Mazaud does not give prices on his website.  Michael had one earlier this year [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/gypsy-jazz-guitars/2012-mazaud-vieux-paris/]http://www.djangobooks.com/gypsy-jazz-g ... eux-paris/[/url] but I don't know how much it cost - I did not discover this until last week.  I think it's around $3500.  Expensive but not unreasonable.  Michael really liked this guitar.\
\
Anyway\, I do wish you the best of luck with all this!\
\
Regards\
Scot",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-26 09:59:29"
22046,2132,"Wow\, Scot\, thank you\, man!  An unbelievably helpful fountain of information.  I'm practicing as we speak - going over the minutae of Hono's right hand\, freezing the frame on Denis's site\, and really trying to feel and play the differences I'm seeing and hearing between him\, Denis (who has been just fantastic\, in not only working with me but in continuing to review my rhythm\, and providing his own clips - I really appreciate him)\, Stochelo and Nous'che\, from various DVDs and clips.  There's almost a muscularity I get from Hono\, even with how much he curls his right hand fingers\, and how minimal his beats are (meaning\, I see absolutely no movement that doesn't have to do with sound production\, if that makes any sense)\, very different from Stochelo and Nous'che - maybe if the Rosenbergs are leger and sec to the hilt\, Hono is carré\, personfied? (not that the Rosenbergs aren't square and tight either\, difficult for me to convey the differences I see\, appreciate\, and want to able to master).  I've worked pretty hard over the last stretch of time\, and only very recently is it like some kind of mind-body light has been lit - not there by a longshot\, but it's been pretty thrilling to feel \"it\"\, the crunch\, timing\, swing\, getting closer and closer\, and easier\, all the while.  \
\
I can't thank you enough.  I love rhythm\, absolutely love it\, and perfectly happy to do it the rest of my life\, and you have been a serious shot in the arm.  Your further thoughts on guitars\, and builds of yesterday and today in terms of soloing v. beautiful rhythm tone\, are as spot on for what I was trying to feel\, and again I can't say thanks enough.  I've been torn for some time\, with limited funds\, to keep the Jorgenson 300 and use the liquidity to get to France\, and look up rhythm masters as much as possible; or getting a guitar that is pleasing to play\, and hear.  Not sure that's a zero sum game anymore.  I've never known of Mazaud\, never even knew there was a luthier in Normandy (as a former French chef\, my heart's in the southwest\, but my love of cheese\, cream\, pork and apples is squarely Norman!)\, and very keyed to know this.  \
\
I've long read and admired your contributions - just now\, have never seen that Patrus-Fapy interview\, but love Fapy beyond measure! - and this was really kind of you to lay out so completely these thoughts.  If you're ever my way\, please give me a shout:  \
\
Paul Smith\
601 S. Orchard Street\, No. 1\
Madison\, WI 53715\
608-467-2278\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
-Paul",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-26 10:19:47"
22047,2132,"Hey Scot - man\, that is a gorgeous guitar\, the Vieux Paris.  I watched/listened to Michael's vid\, and went to M. Mazaud's site.  It's not what I expected\, in terms of the build\, the hybrid busato-selmer thing with such a pronounced bombe; but the sound really was deep and warm\, which is not what I expect\, when it comes to either a busato or Selmer.  I'm so green\, so don't even know if these presumptions are at all accurate.  \
\
I will do a helluva lot more listening to Rodrigo's\, Mazaud's\, and others in this vein....seeing Michael Bauer this weekend\, will sit and play with him and try out a lot of his guitars...was too gun shy to do much of that at DIJ.  \
\
Thanks for the heads up on Marcelo Damon's guitar - a guy who jams with us Wednesdays also has a Dell Arte Macias\, and I'm going to try and listen deep.\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Paul\
\
[quote=\"scot\"]Hi Paul\
\
I can sympathize with you re guitars and playing rhythm.  There are so many options and ways to learn today\, not to mention a lot of guitars available. When I started in 1993\, you couldn't even get Argentine strings in the USA.  Before that\, I had been playing rhythm in various old-timey string bands for about 20 years\, pretty much on a daily basis.  I did not know how to play swing but I did know quite well how to keep time.  I learned swing rhythm by practicing an hour or two a day playing along with early Quintet recordings.  The only book I had to learn from was Cruickshank's book.  it showed how to play good chords and voicings for 4 tunes\, one in F\, one in D\, and a major and minor blues.  I figured out how to chord everything from analyzing those 4 tunes and applying what I learned to everything I wanted to play.  It was a fair amount of work but what I learned\, I learned very well.  I did not even attempt to solo for about 5 years.  Even today\, I rarely take a solo - I am all about rhythm and chords.  Still learning\, too.  What I learned in the world of OTM was that everyone likes good fiddle and banjo players.  But if you can play solid and perfect rhythm\, all the best fiddle and banjo players want to play with you.  All good string bands have a strong guitarist\, it's essential.  It's the same here.  Find a method to work with and stick with it.  don't give up - you can learn it.  My only tip is to get a small stone\, extra pick\, anything light and small\, and hold it curled in your right hand.  This helps keep your hand away from the top of the guitar and helps keep the wrist loose.\
\
I was fortunate when I got my two guitars.  In 1993\, I bought both of them for $4400.  I was single and had been working a lot of overtime\, and had a restored Triumph Bonneville to sell \
\
With guitars\, here's what I think.  A guitar that is an exceptional rhythm box will also be a perfectly good solo instrument.  The opposite is not always true.  I don't like to criticize in public\, but the vast majority of guitars\, even from the very top builders like Dupont\, are only average rhythm guitars.  The Asian guitars\, as you have discovered\, are reverb-y and punchy.  Even a Dupont petite-bouche\, which is much drier\, has such a sharp tone that it is hard to get the coveted \"swish\".  I played a lot of guitars at DiJ this year - one of the main reasons I went was to have a look at what modern builders were doing.  The best guitars I played were the Holos and a guitar made by Alain Mazaud in Normandy.  The Holos are really exceptional but are hard to get and probably very expensive.  The Mazaud I played was his Vieux Paris model\, and it was a truly exceptional guitar.  It was a guitar that I think was designed to be like an older Favino - good for just about anything.  It's the only guitar I played in the last 20 years that I'd trade my Favino for and that includes a number of Selmers.  Don't be fooled by the Dell Arte Favino copies.  They do not sound like a Favino.  Listen to Marc Damon's video - a good Favino does not have that kind of bright snippy tone.  A Favino should have a dark and dense tone.        \
     \
I firmly believe that most modern builders are building a guitar for soloing and are willing to give up some rhythm capability and overall versatility to get the strongest solo voice.  It's what the guitar buying public wants\, after all.  It's a lot harder to make a versatile and balanced Selmer style guitar.  And unfortunately it costs a lot to get one.\
\
Mazaud does not give prices on his website.  Michael had one earlier this year [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/gypsy-jazz-guitars/2012-mazaud-vieux-paris/]http://www.djangobooks.com/gypsy-jazz-g ... eux-paris/[/url] but I don't know how much it cost - I did not discover this until last week.  I think it's around $3500.  Expensive but not unreasonable.  Michael really liked this guitar.\
\
Anyway\, I do wish you the best of luck with all this!\
\
Regards\
Scot[/quote]",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-26 11:46:02"
22052,2132,"Hey Scot - \
\
Sorry to trouble you\, one more.  I've been exchanging with Michael Bauer quite a bit today\, and would very much appreciate sharing the substance of your PM this morning with him.  May I have your permission?\
\
Paul",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-26 12:52:27"
22053,563,"That's Scot Wise. If you wouldn't mind\, I'd be grateful if you could e-mail or PM anything Scot shared with you. That guy is a font of wisdom! I'm in a bad place right now with my playing\, and I'm looking for something to trigger a correction\, so I can get my groove back. Plus\, Scot's a Favino guy\, but he has many good thoughts on\, and experiences with\, other guitars. I need to call him. I don't know why I didn't think of him before.",22039,"BBCode","2012-11-26 13:08:39"
22055,2132,"Sorry\, Scot\, for all these PMs.  I wasn't aware you and Michael Bauer knew each other\, and I didn't want to send on your message without your permission (also sorry if I'm being too precious).  I hope it's OK\, Michael and I are also friends\, and I took the liberty of passing it on.  \
\
I don't mean to be hyperbolic\, but I need to say to you that I feel truly honored and lucky to have gotten a message like yours this morning.  I've read and re-read it several times\, and it's actually up on my \"GJ Wall of Fame\,\" a very few pieces I look at regularly\, to keep my spirit and body honed in on what matters.  \
\
In gratitude\,\
\
Paul",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-26 13:33:59"
22056,4060,"Hi\
\
1600 it's my offert",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-26 13:53:10"
22057,4,"Pick-up and goop is yours. I'll even send you mounting instructions and pictures. Paypal is cool\, use my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Send me your address and I'll get you a shipping with insurance quote. OK?\
\
Thanks so much! I know you'll love this pick-up. Dorado liked it so much he took it on the road with him all over the US two years ago ;) I put an old bakelite knob on it to make it look vintage. Is that OK? It looks great. Tell me what you think. If you don't like it I'll put the original back on.\
\
Best\,\
\
Ted",22057,"BBCode","2012-11-26 14:08:12"
22061,4004,"Ted\,\
\
I'll take the Stimer ST48.  $125\, including shipping.  Please send me payment info.  How do accept payment?\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Bill\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58940#p58940]Subject: FS: 2 Dupont Stimer Pick-ups\, $250 TOTAL[/url]\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]I think the Rolands were just the amps that were bought by Marcel for La Chope. I use an AER and they sound great through those. I used to busk near the Cafe St Jean in Montmartre with Dick Miller's dixieland band and played with that pick-up through a Roland microcube and it sounded great as well. It's all how you set it up\, which I'll break down for you.\
\
Speaking of which\, the S51 is gone. The ST48 remains. Get this pick-up for less than half the price in excellent condition![/quote]",22061,"BBCode","2012-11-26 14:29:54"
22062,4004,"Ted\,\
\
I'll take the Stimer ST48.  $125\, including Schertler putty.  Please send me payment info.  How do accept payment?  How much is shipping?\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Bill\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58940#p58940]Subject: FS: 2 Dupont Stimer Pick-ups\, $250 TOTAL[/url]\
\
[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]I think the Rolands were just the amps that were bought by Marcel for La Chope. I use an AER and they sound great through those. I used to busk near the Cafe St Jean in Montmartre with Dick Miller's dixieland band and played with that pick-up through a Roland microcube and it sounded great as well. It's all how you set it up\, which I'll break down for you.\
\
Speaking of which\, the S51 is gone. The ST48 remains. Get this pick-up for less than half the price in excellent condition![/quote]",22061,"BBCode","2012-11-26 14:31:23"
22064,3951,"Hi\,\
\
thanks for your offer. I'm waiting for another reply and will write to you again not later than tomorrow.\
\
But please tell me:\
- Where do you live/ where could I send the guitar?\
- How would you like to pay? Could you wire the money from your bank account to my account in germany? Or do you have Paypal? Or could you even pick the guitar up yourself?\
\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-27 03:07:51"
22065,4060,"Hi\
\
you are welcome\,i live in Italy near naples(Nola 80035)\
I can pay with paypal account or bank trasfer\
tell me how do you want\
\
bye Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-27 04:12:09"
22066,4,"My Friend!\
\
The 48 is yours. The goop it swooped up\, but I'll send you some free of charge. You can buy extra from Michael. Did you forward your address? I'll get you a shipping quote today and you can send via PayPal. Ill ship with insurance.\
\
Thanks again you won't be disappointed!!\
\
Ted",22066,"BBCode","2012-11-27 06:55:48"
22067,151,"Hi Paul\
\
Well\, a private message is a private message.  I only post publicly when I have something to say that I think might be of interest to the larger group.   \
\
Don't lose sight of the simple fact that this is just another style of guitar playing\, and it can be learned just like any other.  More complicated than some\, like bluegrass\, but less complicated than others\, like Balkan music.  If you have been playing a long time already\, then it may not be the best idea to try and totally reinvent yourself; that takes a long time.  Don't make it more complicated or difficult than it is.\
\
I already had 20 years of playing with a Doc Watson RH technique when I took up GJ.  I am still trying to unlearn it within context\, but I have learned to be comfortable with things\, too.  Steady work and progress is the key.\
\
The basis of the rhythm is still the original quintet sound.  Those tunes have easy chords and are easy to learn and to play.  They really had the leger et sec.   It's not the same as the modern percussive sound that Alsatian guitarists like Hono use and that you appear most interested in\, but if you learn the early style than you have the foundation to build on and thus learn other styles and advance your own.  I don't play in his style\, but I think that Nousche Rosenberg is the greatest all'round rhythm player I ever heard.  His style is just modern enough\, and his rhythm\, tone and choice of chord voicing and placement is always faultless and perfect for the moment.  Not many guitarists in history like that - Steve Cropper\, Duane Allman\, George Harrison\, those guys made everything they played on better by the way they played.  Something to aim for... \
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Mike Bauer has a really great ear for excellence in guitars.  It comes from playing alot of good ones.  I have owned about 30 good guitars and have played hundreds more.  Regardless of prevailing opinions\, an Asian factory-made guitar is not like one built by a good luthier\, or even one built in a small factory like Gibson or Martin.  There are many reasons for this and I have already ranted at length about it on the board.  There's no substitute for a nice guitar.  Play some of Michael's prizes\, you'll see what I mean.  Though if you have a Saga JJ\, you do have the best Asian guitar you can get.\
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I have a gig in Philadelphia (wedding) this weekend and have many new tunes to memorize - must get to my own practice.\
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Best\
Scot",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-27 07:26:23"
22068,3820,"Hi Craig this is Roch in Oregon.\
Thank you for the prompt return of the bridge and your note....Your quick return & note just confirmed what has been happening for 17 months with Ben and this guitar.  \
A quick explanation....\
As you may remember when Ben bought your guitar at ddj in june 11 he did so with the $ that I payed him up-front for the 7 string he sold me.   He explained to me that he really wanted that get that guitar from you and did not have the $ without the sale of the Del Arte.  The top of the 7 string was cracked in multiple places and caved in to the point that I was unsure if it could be fixed (I am not a luthier so when there are holes on the top of a guitar I assume the worst).  Prior to my purchasing we went to Rodrigo to check if it could be fixed to a structurally sound level)  When he saw the guitar he immediately de-tensioned the strings and said there should not be any pressure on the top.  Yes the crack/caving was bad but he thought he could fix it and put a couple of extra braces in to lift it up.  SInce it was a large d hole the work shouldn't be a problem and would cost a few hundred.  \
Short version is I agreed to pay him 3200 sans negotiation...upfront (yes I'm a foolish and trusting man & create problems for myself because of this bad trait) and he would make sure all the work was done and the guitar would be returned to me by late August. I pointed out to Rodrigo what I believed was the cause of the damage and it was the benedetto style arch top tailpiece with the contact/pressure point placed on the top just like an arch top...I have and still do own a 15K arch top and have played a dozen of bobs guitars\, so I correctly pointed out that the short scale of the tailpiece combined with where the contact pressure was placed on the top was likely causing the damage and a new Tailpiece was also needed.  Both Ben and Rodrigo were reassuring and told me no problem.  Well August came and went and sometime late oct after a number of unanswered e-mails/phone calls to Ben & Rodrigo\, Rodrigo finally calls me and says the guitar was ready and I owed him 500 more + shipping...I'm like WTF...this was not what was agreed on...Ben\, myself\, and Rodrigo were all clear in June that Ben was taking care of the repairs and it was his responsibility to get me the guitar.  I called ben and no answer so I just payed the $ and got the guitar.  When I got the instrument the tailpiece hadn't been touched\, and the guitar had not been strung or the repair tested.  I strung the guitar and began to tension the strings and within 3 strings there was cracking and it was clear if I continued I would push right through the repair....I called Rodrigo and he told me it was Ben's fault and talk to him.  Around this time I was in a serious accident and ended up in traction w/ 2 surgeries and 6 months of no guitar etc. and did not have time\, energy\, or $ to deal with the problem and Ben was clearly happy that I disappeared.\
THe guitar sat in the closet the rest of the year and in may I showed it to a luther friend (Bill Richardson in NM..guitar/road guy for many well known players and longtime luther at Gryphon in Palo Alto) and he immediately said WTF about the tailpiece and as a temporary fix put it to his belt sander and took the contact off so we could string up the guitar and test it...Yep\, it was fine but not a long term fix because the pressure on the endjack began to bend it after several weeks....I de strung it and it's been in the closet since.\
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Ben reentered the picture when he walked up to me in Samois and asked if I would sit down with him and have some wine and talk.  He was overly apologetic and said he was going to \"make this right\" and how sorry he was...He placed the blame squarely on Rodrigo's shoulders (apparently the one thing Rodrigo did besides sitting on the repair was that he charged both of us\, but at this point I wouldn't believe a word Ben tells me).  I was surprised that he even cared but now looking back he wanted to talk to me after he noticed some of the peeps I was playing and hanging with\, and without name dropping\, that I had musical friends in France well known to him.  This was june and he told me he would take care of this immediately when he returned the next week to NYC.\
Well numerous e-mails (several ignored) later it's almost christmas and still no making good on his part.  \
So last week I e-mailed him and said to immediately get me the bridge back\, and told him to \"fuck off\" (exact words).  I have never said that in a e-mail before and it felt great.\
So yes\, I would greatly appreciate a quote for a tailpiece\, and I am VERY grateful you reached out with that offer.\
apologies for the drama...It's my 2nd bad guitar experience in a year 1/2 of being involved in the GJ community.  Thank god for Michael who I trust as a businessman and adore as a friend....He sold me a great Dupont!\
Thanks Again\,\
Roch\
MY personal e-mail is \
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Happy Holidays to you and those you love.",22068,"BBCode","2012-11-27 07:31:11"
22069,1063,"Hello Ted\,\
I was wondering whether you had one or both left?\
I am interested.\
Please let me know. Thnaks\,\
Stephane\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58925#p58925]Subject: FS: 2 Dupont Stimer Pick-ups\, $250 TOTAL[/url]\
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[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]HI All\,\
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I have two reissue Dupont Stimer pick-ups for sale\, an S51 (first issue with original stamped logo) and an ST48 (later issue etched logo) with an RCA jack. I'm selling both for the combined priced of $250. or $100 each not including shipping. That's right\, $125 each. These are regularly $350 so I have no use for these any more and need to clear out space. Because my Favino has a fingerboard extension I tore the clips off both pick-ups and use putty to attach them to the top. This is the way Tchavolo and a lot of the gypsies do it as well when not using vintage Stimers. For an extra $25. I'll toss in a supply of Shertler putty\, which is\, IMO\, the best. The Stimer maker at Dupont was super impressed by it when I showed it to him and was going to contact Shertler about it. Its soft\, pliable\, a little dab'll do ya\, and it's meant for guitars so it won't hurt the finish of your guitar.\
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Each comes with a lead. The S51 comes with a replacement (the original I forgot at a gypsy club in Alsace while visiting Yorgui Loeffler & Billy Weiss) and ST48 comes with an original.\
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Help me make some space. A deal like this doesn't come up every day. These pick-ups work and sound great! All the guys at La Chope are now using the reissue pick-ups through Roland solid state amps and it's fast becoming the \"new Parisian\" sound. Come and get 'em while the gettings good!\
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All the best\,\
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Ted[/quote]",22069,"BBCode","2012-11-27 08:03:28"
22070,2132,"Scot - \
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Firstly\, I hope to god I didn't err in judgment\, by presuming it was OK to pass on your thoughts to Michael\, before getting your OK.  I am quite stringent on this point\, to be honest\, because having been involved in a number of forums\, this very issue is something I know can be problematic\, and I honor the PM system pretty devotedly.  I had exchanged with Michael that I had been corresponding with you\, he thinks of you highly\, and\, after I passed on my request to you\, he actually asked if I could share your thoughts\, and that he might be giving you a call.  The responsibility to pass it on prior to your OK is mine entirely\, and I apologize.  \
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No\, I'm not experienced - I played some as a kid\, all cowboy chords\, Loggins and Messina\, CSN.  I picked it up again sometime in 2008\, but I have a pretty bad spinal/neural issue\, pain is a constant companion and I'm afraid I gave up after a few months.  I came back to it this last winter\, and it has stuck.\
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In terms of the Alsacian thing\, Hono was just the first serious\, or perhaps intensive is a better word\, I came to.  I think it likely flowed from Bireli's Live at Vienne DVD\, and from there\, I've benefited from Denis Chang quite a bit\, and Hono's on his site so I bought the series and studied him daily and hard.  Since then\, my eyes have been opened\, I'd have to say\, and I am very much devoted to Nous'che and Stochelo (different as I know they are as well)\, and completely hear you on the beauty of the mastery they have\, for leger et sec.  I hesitated for awhile on it\, but will be doing the Nous'che series on Hemert's site\, come January.  I queried Denis on actually going to France\, Alsace in particular\, to look up Hono; and he told me Hono is quite approachable.  After being grabbed by the little backstage clip of Nous'che and Stochelo warming up on Dinette\, well\, that was it for me.  I hope to have the chance\, somehow\, to cross paths with Nous'che - my wife is a Euro citizen\, and living there is actually something we hope to do.\
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On guitars\, one thing I did want to ask you\, is our opinion of Rodrigo Shopis's guitars?  In particular\, the D'artagnan D-hole?  \
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I am very grateful for your thoughts\, Scot\, and feel badly that I may have betrayed your trust.  Good luck on your gig\, and I hope to cross paths with you at some point.  \
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Best\,\
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Paul",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-27 09:02:02"
22071,2132,"Hey Jay - \
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Got your pick with today's mail.  Thank you man!  Will be practicing later today\, and if I could ask\, that I use it for a couple of weeks?  I play on all kinds of picks\, but each new pick takes some getting used to\, for me\, and I'd love to play this one for awhile.\
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Thanks again!\
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Paul",22071,"BBCode","2012-11-27 09:27:13"
22072,4,"Hey Paul\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Hey Ted - Just to let you know I'm out of commission for a few hours (my back is a longtime-mutha'\, adversary as much as partner\, sometimes!...and I've been practicing quite a bit\, so have to kick my legs up for awhile) - I'll check back in before crashing for the night\, to see if you've got the total w/ship./ins.\, etc.  \
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Thanks!\
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Paul[/quote]\
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Shit\, I hope you're ok! Sorry\, My a bunch of stuff came up last minute and I was working late. Anyway\, here's what I did. I have a couple of replacement knobs that I made off of my first run 1951 Stimer S51 and I put one on your Stimer so it looks 100% like a vintage one. I'm also including the other bakelite knob and the Schertler stuff.\
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Shipping with insurance USPS Priority is $6.00. so your total is $156. You can send me via PayPal at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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All the best\,\
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Ted!\
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Once I get the money\, I'll send out the pick-up and send you a co",22057,"BBCode","2012-11-27 09:40:48"
22073,4,"Hey Bill\,\
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You can PayPal me the money at: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Shipping is $6.00 priority mail including the cable and insurance. As I mentioned\, the goop is all gone but I'll make sure you get some of my personal stash free of charge. You can buy your or from Michael H. That way you'll at least be able to begin using your pick-up!\
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Please send me your postal address and I'll get this right out to you!\
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All the best and thank you so much! I know you'll be happy with this pick-up!\
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Ted",22066,"BBCode","2012-11-27 09:44:38"
22075,4004,"Hey Ted\, \
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My address is:  \
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Bill Econome\
1345 Clement St. # 205\
San Francisco\, CA 94118\
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Thanks for the pm's.  Please let me know what the total is to PayPal.  I would appreciate a bit of the putty to check out before buying more from Michael.  I have a JP Favino with an extended fingerboard as well\, so this Stimer is perfect. \
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Thank you\,\
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Bill",22061,"BBCode","2012-11-27 10:17:01"
22076,1852,"Paul\
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The deal is this.  Use it ... If you like it and it works for you keep it.  If it doesnt work for you i would appreciate getting it back.",22076,"BBCode","2012-11-27 16:53:54"
22077,1737,"Hey\, just saw your post.  I have a mint Shopis Favino D-hole I'm about to sell.  Its currently with Rodrigo getting a  fresh setup etc before I post it.  It was made in 2010.  If you have any interest let me know and I can arrange a few pics etc.\
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Cheers\
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Ian",22077,"BBCode","2012-11-28 04:34:36"
22078,2132,"Hey Ian\, thanks\, man.  I think Ben mentioned there'd be one coming up\, must be you.  Unfortunately this is a cash flow thing - I understand it takes 8-10 months for a new build from Rodrigo\, and he takes some money down\, with balances paid over time.  I'm going to be a bit more liquid in the new year\, so that was my plan.  \
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It's a stunning guitar\, and everything about Rodrigo that I've read and heard is just top-shelf.  \
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Sorry I can't take yours\, hope it sells quickly for you.  Thanks for getting in touch.\
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Paul",22078,"BBCode","2012-11-28 05:57:09"
22080,2132,"[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Paul\
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The deal is this.  Use it ... If you like it and it works for you keep it.  If it doesnt work for you i would appreciate getting it back.[/quote]\
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Will do\, Jay.  Thank you again\, very kind of you.",22071,"BBCode","2012-11-28 10:53:55"
22081,2132,"J - \
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Thanks\, man.  It's tough when you live in an area where you can't get ahold of one of these to play\, and each one of them blows your socks off - Ben's Shopis\, played by Yourgui with Denis - god\, that sounds sweet\, to me; Denis's XO\, hearing him\, Adrian and another at DIJ\, or your Vieux Paris - the only vid I've heard is Michael H.'s\, when he was selling a 2011\, but god\, sweet\, too...so it's tough.  I run a weekly thing and just happened to play my friend's Dell Arte Macias\, and I hadn't done that\, in any real way\, ever - meaning\, feeling even just a Favino-spec guitar in my arms\, was like a revelation.  I don't know if it's whining or not at this point\, but since\, it's been a bit tough to return to my lowly 300...as much as it's served me so far.  \
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I love Rodrigo's D-hole\, and he\, personally\, comes so highly recommended by several folks; on the other hand\, your Vieux Paris immediately belted me between the eyes - not to mention the ears\, when hearing Michael H.'s vid\, recording acoustics notwithstanding.  If you happen to have a vid or track of your playing on the Vieux Paris\, can I impose\, and ask if you wouldn't mind sharing it?  \
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Ugh.  I know they will always be there\, and hear you on patience...in a perfect world\, I'd own all 3.  \
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Thanks again\, a very helpful post.  \
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-Paul",22081,"BBCode","2012-11-28 11:09:18"
22082,3606,"Hey Paul\,\
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No worries.  Here's the problem with being a guitar player (which you already know)- you will never have enough guitars or have the perfect sound.  I LOVE my Mazaud\, but Olli Soikkelli has been staying with me in NY for a bit and I couldn't get over the tone his AJL XO has.  Was digging it more than my Mazaud.  And then there is Gonzalo's Olivier Marin- sick tone!\
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Unfortunately I don't have any recording of it\, but that will change soon hopefully.  Going into the studio soon.  Once I get something- I'll definitely throw it your way.\
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Good luck\,\
J",22081,"BBCode","2012-11-29 08:03:55"
22083,2132,"[quote=\"swingnation\"]Hey Paul\,\
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No worries.  Here's the problem with being a guitar player (which you already know)- you will never have enough guitars or have the perfect sound.  I LOVE my Mazaud\, but Olli Soikkelli has been staying with me in NY for a bit and I couldn't get over the tone his AJL XO has.  Was digging it more than my Mazaud.  And then there is Gonzalo's Olivier Marin- sick tone!\
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Unfortunately I don't have any recording of it\, but that will change soon hopefully.  Going into the studio soon.  Once I get something- I'll definitely throw it your way.\
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Good luck\,\
J[/quote]\
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Hey\, J...\
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Hahahah\, so I feared.  I love the AJL but\, based on what I've heard\, I was wondering whether it was just a bit too dry...hence\, both your Mazaud and the Rodrigo\, if \"wet\" is the wrong word\, then I would just say\, \"sweet.\"  There's such a sweet line to both guitars\, rich and warm...at least I know I'm not into a plinky\, treble-monster.\
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Add yet another entrant into the fray\, Craig Bumgarner.  The Castellucia 1955 from Denis's vintage-guitar clip rocked my world.  Easily interchangeable for top spot with the '40's Busato Moyen Modele\, or Denis's AJL\, at least as they were recorded.  And Craig has made mastery of that style his thing\, for now.  Sheesh.\
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Anyway\, thanks for all your thoughts\, J.  Now\, if I could only pull together a spare $30\,000...",22081,"BBCode","2012-11-29 08:08:59"
22085,563,"Chambers on Milwaukee is the place on Thursday nights. I'll never be there\, because Adrian Holovaty's GJ ensemble group meets at Old Town that same night. \
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Did Scot say that about your sharing his thoughts with me? That seems unlike him\, but who knows? Maybe I unknowingly pissed him off. I just wanted to drink from the font of his wisdom.\
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Here's the thing about guitars: there's always another one. So don't fret. Just keep playing guitars\, and the one you are supposed to get will find you. There's an extra quality to a great guitar that speaks to you. It may not speak the same voice to anyone else\, but all that matters is that it speak to you. It's that extra something that you get from it that makes you want to play better\, that brings that special joy to your heart to just dance across the fretboard. When you get that feeling\, you've found the one. And it has nothing to do with who made it. When I visited Jacques\, that thing that struck me was that each Selmer and Busato sounded different from its sisters. Selmers sounded like Selmers\, and Bustaos sounded like Busatos\, but within that broader family sound\, each instrument had its own unique voice. The guitar for you is the one that sings in harmony with your soul\, if I can wax philosophical. \
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I'm lucky in a way. I have basically reduced myself to vintage guitars\, with one or two exceptions\, so I can avoid the which-one-is-better debates. I mostly don't like the sound of modern manouche guitars. They are often loud\, but that seems about it. Most of them sound like shit next to a vintage box\, and it's not just because the older guitar has aged. They were going for a different sound back then. The new ones too often sound brassy and harsh\, although they may play into a mellower state in a few years. A vintage guitar has already found itself\, and frequently just needs faith and setup tweaking to become its best. \
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Here's my spin on modern guitars...\
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Avoid Dunns\, Parks\, Collins\, etc. Most of them are either awful\, or don't sound \"gypsy\"\,  ut most of all\, none of them have any resale value. Whenever I hear someone like Jay touting Dunns\, I keep thinking he's trying to soften someone up for a sale.  :? Dell Artes are mostly shitty\, but once in a while they make a magnificent guitar\, and almost always those are Favino copies. Rodrigo does the best Favino copies that I have heard. Hahls are too modern for me\, and most AJLs sound too weak. I've only heard one or two that I have liked. Again\, they are too harsh for my taste. I like Duponts. they are the Macallan of gypsy guitars\, the one that everything gets measured against. I most especially loved that Mazaud guitar! It had everything to my ear. The right look\, the right sound\, the right mojo. I had a lonf chat one afternoon with Cyril Gaffiero\, another fine luthier\, and he was telling me that Mazaud is considered the dean of the Parisian luthiers.\, and was surprised his guitars weren't more known on this side of the pond. Now I've only played that one\, and it could just be a special one\, but if I were buying a modern guitar now\, the two main ones I would consider would be Mazaud and J.P. Favino\, who just does his own brilliant thing in the Pyrenees. \
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If you're on a budget\, though\, Craig Bumgarners guitars are really good and getting better each year. If I had the money and room in the closet\, I'd love to have one of Craig's Casty copies. \
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You are right\, you can drown in good guitars. I do at home every day. But even then\, I hear others that have very unique voices. I'm kind of a guitar whore. I want to love as many of them as possible before I die. \
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We added a couple of tunes in rehearsal last night that nobody else does much\, and also came up with our own gypsy rendition of Rudolph\, the Red-Nosed Reindeer\, which we will do on the 9th. Hope to see you there! \
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Michael",22085,"BBCode","2012-11-29 09:20:14"
22092,563,"LOL! I think it's VERY fair to tell her that gypsy jazz has standard keys for all the songs\, and that if she wants to come to a jam and participate\, that she will have to learn/sing each song in its GJ key\, just like every instrumentalist will do when they solo. It also seems to me to be fair to say that a jam presumes a certain level of experience\, and that she really should get that timing stuff sorted out before she does a tune in a jam. At least that would send her back to the drawing board in a very defensible and fair-to-all way. \
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Man\, we had our best rehearsal yet last night. We learned about four songs on the fly and then recorded them. That was a first for me\, and required raising my game. \"Whaddaya mean I don't get to take this home and practice?\" It was fun! We added \"Libre Tango\" and a Mexican \"Malaguena\" done swing style. Plus an as-kicking version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\" done in gypsy swing double time! Killer! I'm looking forward to this gig!",22092,"BBCode","2012-11-29 12:35:42"
22095,563,"Sunday afternoon will be fine. I'll want to have some time to run through any prep stuff\, but there should be plenty of time to get together. \
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If you're still willing to stop in Janesville\, I'll get directions for you and make arrangements. I think they said it's about a mile off the freeway. If you'd prefer not to\, it really fine. I'll just go up myself when I can. Either way\, you are welcome to come over and sample guitars. \
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I think early afternoon would be best. That will still give me some time to get ready for the gig.",22095,"BBCode","2012-11-29 20:03:13"
22096,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
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sorry for my late replay. I am willing to sell the guitar to you\, the problem is that I haven't found a solution to ship it yet. \
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When shipping to Italy\, Deutsche Post DHL (like your Poste Italiane) does not allow parcels big enough to package the guitar safely. Until now\, I only found offers by companies like UPS\, but they'd charge about 200 € and might not even offer insurance.\
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Are you still interested at all? Obviously you couldn't get the guitar until December now... I asked some other guitarists and hope to get some advice how I could ship the guitar.\
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Regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-11-30 00:56:33"
22098,2372,"I would be very interested. I'm learning C system on the Accordina and have plans to get or make a C System accordion. I am actually laying the groundwork to make Accordinas\, and have accumulated the reeds I need to make myself a decent C system accordion someday. \
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Let me know how much\, shipping\, etc. \
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Thanks!\
Casey Burns\
PO Box 882 Kingston WA 98346\
(360) 297-4020\
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[url=http://www.caseyburnsflutes.com]www.caseyburnsflutes.com[/url]",22098,"BBCode","2012-11-30 06:20:40"
22099,2132,"Hey Swing\, I sent a query to Alain on his webform\, but the page closed so quickly\, I'm not certain the query went through.  I realized this morning\, duh\, that you would have a better idea of this than anyone\, as you live in the States.  \
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The Vieux Paris\, as shown on his site...I can't imagine a more beautiful guitar.  Meaning\, whatever woods he has there (brazilian rosewood\, yes)\, options\, etc. - blow me away.  Is this similar to yours?  \
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Can I ask a few more questions?\
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Would you mind telling what you paid for it\, after shipping\, duties\, etc.?  I know Eddy got a quote\, but I wasn't sure if that was based on a left handed make or not...if he even does that.  \
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How long out the build is\, and whether he takes a deposit to start\, with balance to finish the job?  \
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Finally\, I don't know much about the Hiscox case - does this compare to a Hoffee\, Calton\, etc.?  \
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Appreciate your time.  I keep returning to this guitar\, though I've only heard the clip from Michael...searching the web\, I see a few clips on his 36 and 46\, but nothing yet from the Vieux Paris.  Something keeps pulling me back\, and back again....so we'll see.  More $ than some of the others I've been considering\, but I think it may be a longer wait for a more perfect fit...\
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Cheers\, \
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Paul",22081,"BBCode","2012-11-30 07:55:55"
22100,2132,"Whoops\, sorry\, meant to ask - [url=http://www.hotclubofflatbush.com/bio/]this is you[/url]\, right?  Just signed up to be on your contact list.  Congratulations\, Jayson!\
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Paul",22081,"BBCode","2012-11-30 07:59:34"
22101,2258,"probably $5 with shipping?  I will mail it out next week and when you get it we can settle up.  Or if you rather i can set up a 'buy it now' on ebay for a couple dollars and let you know so you can get it.",22098,"BBCode","2012-11-30 08:20:06"
22102,2372,"Sounds great. If you have a PayPal account already I can just send money from mine. Let me know the total. No rush if you want to send it book rate but Priority is also fine.\
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Casey\
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22103,151,"Hi Paul\
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I'm OK with you sharing anything we discuss with anyone anywhere in private\, but I'm embarrassed by public discussions and thanks yous for things said in private.  I have my own opinions about things and I am happy to put them out myself\, but many of my opinions and ideas go against the CW and are not popular with some in the community\, which can have an unpleasant tendency towards dogmatism.  \
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One of the best things about this kind of music is how approachable the majority of elite players are.  But this is generally true in most kinds of non-commercial music.  You're not far from Chicago\, you have one of the best GJ guitarists in the country right there in Alfonso Ponticelli.  He's a terrific musician by any measure and from all accounts a good teacher too.  MB knows him\, he should be able to introduce you.   \
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I don't know anything about Shopis guitars.  I think the guitars are probably pretty good and he does have a good reputation.\
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Remember\, it's just guitar playing and is supposed to be fun as well as challenging.  This kind of music is like any other\, if you learn the fundamentals thoroughly and well\, each new idea and concept you encounter will be easier and quicker to integrate into your playing.\
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Best\
Scot",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-30 09:33:23"
22104,2132,"OK\, thank you\, Scot.  I only shared it with Michael\, via PM\, and would never post anything discussed via PM publicly - but I have to say\, I actually transgressed one of my own \"rules\" by sharing your PM\, even if privately.  I'm gladdened you don't feel offended by my lapse.  \
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I know Alfonso\, studied with him a very short while (my body really gave out in 2008\, and I sort of dove into a pit of despair\, quit everything\, incl. guitar - I was in the middle of a second round of Old Towne School of Folk Music classes when I bailed).  I love his music - so much there of Flamenco\, eastern\, straight gypsy\, and a screaming virtuosity coupled to a real soul of feeling.  I jammed with him till probably 3:30 in the morning\, at our last summer Midwest Fest\, and it was nice to touch base again.  We had a bit of a scare Sunday morning - I had tented beginning Friday night\, and Sunday morning our 11-year old son went missing\, my wife and I both were pretty freaked...Alfonso and his family went looking for him in their car\, while my wife and I scoured the acres.  (All turned out well\, scary\, but a testament to what kind of guy Alfonso is).  \
\
I miss Tony\, on violin\, but was gifted with Marielle de Rocca Serra guesting with him\, this summer.  \
\
OK\, thanks on Rodrigo.  I'm flatly astonished by the Vieux Paris - thanks for the heads up - and think I'll likely wait\, and buy in France.  Rodrigo's on the short list\, though\, as is Craig Bumgarner....I've enjoyed several Castellucias.  \
\
Thanks\, too\, on the further thoughts re: fundamentals.  This mindset resonates strongly with me...don't recall if I ever mentioned it\, but lived in a temple\, student of a zen and martial master\, and \"Kihon-waza\" - fundamental techniques - were known as the 20 year techniques...simple\, in concept\, takes 20 years to really know them well.  That\, and most of my life\, I've been a French chef\, pretty orthodox training\, same mind\, so\, I hear you and appreciate the view.\
\
Hope to meet you at some point\, Scot.  All the best.\
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Paul",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-30 09:54:56"
22105,2132,"Hey Rob - great\, thanks.  I saw his guitar at DIJ\, wasn't sure if it was just one or more he brought\, or whether someone there had one.  Very much appreciated\, whatever you feel like sharing\, thanks.  I'm looking pretty closely at the Mazaud Vieux Paris\, but I know that's going to be up there in cost; also looking at Rodrigo Shopis's D-Hole Model F\, and Craig Bumgarner's Castellucia-styled take.  \
\
I talked for a little while with Cyril - it was when Mary Alouette was sitting in with Stephane Wrembel\, outside tent\, one of the evenings.  \
\
Anyway\, many thanks again\, I'd love to see or hear a clip\, whatever you feel like sharing.  My e-mail's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
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Cheers!\
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Paul Smith",22105,"BBCode","2012-11-30 10:39:10"
22106,4212,"Hey there\, saw your post on your lefty selmer.  I'm interested\, what brand/model is it?  Can you send some photos my way?  \
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Thanks\, \
Jimmy",22106,"BBCode","2012-11-30 11:30:09"
22107,1414,"its a manouche\, a british company that makes their guitars in korea. very nice!\
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pix forthcoming",22106,"BBCode","2012-11-30 11:33:22"
22109,3606,"Hey man\, yup that's me.  I'll try to post clips of our gig on Dec 14th when Olli Soikkelli sits in.  That kid is amazing.  If I remember right\, list price was $5k + maybe another $200 for shipping and tax?  I had credit with him so I paid less than that and don't remember exact totals.  \
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I've heard his wait time it 8-12 months\, but I don't really know.  All I can tell you is the guitar is every bit of amazing that I heard it was.  Don't know much about the other HSC you mentioned but I don't really use the Hiscox anyway.  I use a Mono Gig bag for gigging around NYC.  Makes life a lot easier...\
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Cheers\,\
J",22109,"BBCode","2012-11-30 12:55:29"
22110,563,"Cyril Gaffiero makes very nice guitars. I think Wrembel played one\, and may still own it. But that Mazaud is special\, as are Benny's Shopis' guitars. Ordering a guitar has it's risks: the maker can do his very best\, and for some unknown reason\, it just doesn't all come together on that one guitar. \
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I played that Gaffiero on Thursday or Friday afternoon\, but not head to head with anything\, so it's hard be precise about the finer points. I just remember liking it a lot\, but maybe not being wowed by it\, as I was with the Mazaud. I wish I could remember it better\, but I can't. It's just a muddle in my head\, except for the overall impression. \
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There's a story behind that Mazaud. I told Michael H. that I would buy the Mazaud just as soon as Django in June was over. Michael relayed that to the current owner and used it as leverage to get a sale done. I was a little pissed\, but by not buying it\, I was able to get the Tchan Tchou Favino Macias. Things always work out...",22110,"BBCode","2012-11-30 13:37:51"
22112,2132,"Great\, thanks\, Jayson.  Yep\, Olli was great.  I took a class from him at DIJ\, really enjoyed his set at the weekend concerts.  Much appreciated\, whatever clips\, etc.\, you'd be willing to share.  It's a tough decision for me...I'm flatly floored by your guitar\, but also very impressed with Rodrigo Shopis's guitars\, so...you're right....patience is golden\, at this point.\
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Paul",22081,"BBCode","2012-11-30 17:21:05"
22113,2132,"Hi Scot - sorry\, I had missed that the public thank you thing was additionally something you don't want - apologies.  I've deleted the post.",22045,"BBCode","2012-11-30 19:10:19"
22124,4050,"Dan\,\
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I am interested in pictures and a description of the cosmetic damage; as well as a price.\
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Thanks\,\
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Gene",22124,"BBCode","2012-12-02 08:51:17"
22125,4060,"Hi Pida\,\
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sorry for my late replay.Well we can close the deal\,for the payment wich method you  would?\
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Say me the total.\
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best regards Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-02 09:31:56"
22126,2132,"Hey Jay - \
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I wanted to thank you for being so generous and thoughtful for sending me your pick\, out of the blue.  The kindness in this community is something that drew me early on\, and acts your like are really gratifying.  I wish I could send cassoulet hot and ready\, to your home!\
\
I wanted to let you know that while I appreciate the gesture\, the pick's not for me\, so I sent it back to you with yesterday's mail.  \
\
Thanks\, too\, for the harmonic transcription thoughts - agreed\, not easy\, especially in this style with rhythm being a foundation sound\, well below the soloist!\
\
Cheers\, hope to meet you somewhere in the community...\
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Paul",22126,"BBCode","2012-12-02 09:32:50"
22127,1852,"Paul\
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Thanks so much for your kind words.  Picks are such a personal thing however you have made another step forward in eliminating one :lol: \
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I hope to make django in june next year. My planet discovering scientific nephew is doing post doc research in Chicago and I am hoping to pay him a visit and then go on up.\
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I really enjoy our repartee and hope one day to take you p on cassoulet.  Havent had a really good pne since I was in Arles a few decades ago.\
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Best. Jay",22127,"BBCode","2012-12-02 10:33:14"
22128,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
\
this is my proposal:\
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I'll send the guitar via DHL in a cardboard box (120*58*36 cm). The guitar will be in an SKB softcase (112*48*19 cm). I'll fill the box with [url=http://www.packen24.de/images/articles/74cb99eef61c2494b3bac97f9bf19e9a_5.jpg]styrofoam peanuts[/url] to protect the guitar.\
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The parcel would be insured up to 1.600 €. However\, I will not take responsibility for the transport and I cannot guarantee DHL will actually pay for any damage that might occur.\
\
Explanation: I'd prefer to send the guitar in an even bigger box for better protection\, but I cannot do so when shipping to Italy. I don't know how DHL would evaluate the packaging in case anything should happen. You'd have to take this risk. \
\
If that's ok for you\, I'd ask you to transfer 1.600 € to my bank account:\
\
Oliver Smitkowski\
BIC: WELADED1HTG\
IBAN: DE50 4305 1040 0008 7277 52\
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I just ordered packaging materials. I'm not at home next Friday and Saturday\, apart from that I'd ship the guitar as soon as I receive both the packaging materials and your payment (and your address!).\
\
These are my mailing and e-mail addresses (just that you know who you are dealing with):\
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Josephstraße 30\
44791 Bochum\
Germany\
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Well\, I think that's all I can tell you. Please tell me what you think!\
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Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-02 12:55:45"
22129,2132,"Hahah\, yep\, a virtue\, I guess\, because choosing what to exclude is always tougher for me than its opposite.... :D \
\
That would be great to meet you\, Jay.  I'm going to try and make DIJ a yearly thing\, unless we do accomplish our move to France.  One of the best weeks of my life.  If you do end up coming down to Chicago\, drop me a line\, will you?  608-467-2278\, or <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
\
Thanks again\, buddy.  A generous and kind thing.  \
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Paul",22126,"BBCode","2012-12-03 06:00:10"
22130,2132,"Hey Olli - \
\
Just noticed you were on.  I met you at last DIJ\, took a class with you\, enjoyed very much listening to you.  I'm Paul\, out of Madison.  You came up in conversation\, as I've been looking for a guitar....Shopis Model F D-hole\, your AJL XO\, Mazaud Vieux Paris and Bumgarner Castellucia-influenced\, new guitar.  \
\
Jayson\, of HC DC\, said how much he loved your AJL\, though he's very fond of his Mazaud.  Not an easy decision\, but went with the Shopis.\
\
Anyway\, just saying hi.  My wife's Estonian\, and there's a good chance we'll be in Europe over the next couple of years\, so looking forward to hearing you play again.  In the meantime\, if you ever come to our area (couple of GJ fests every year - Madison\, Wisconsin)\, please feel free to drop me a line - Paul at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
\
Best\,\
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Paul Smith",22130,"BBCode","2012-12-03 08:59:03"
22131,4212,"Manouche?  I'm not familiar with them... is it a Harmsworth and Willis guitar?",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-03 12:01:45"
22132,2132,"",22132,"BBCode","2012-12-04 06:04:37"
22133,1414,"i dont know the harmsworth guitar. manouche has a website only. good solid guitars\, halfway between a custom made dupont and a piece of shit sega.\
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this thing is like a cannon!\
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dan",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-04 16:18:08"
22134,4212,"Hm.  Can you send some pictures?  What are you asking for it?",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-04 16:23:56"
22135,1414,"i paid 1700$ .just paid for a brand new fret job(replaced not dressed)\
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still thinking about price\
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i just sent you pictures",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-04 16:28:50"
22136,4212,"Hm.. I don't see any photos.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:lamont_jimmy@yahoo.com\">lamont_jimmy@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->.  That might be easier than fumbling through the pm system.\
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Would you be asking for something in the neighborhood of what you paid?  I'm looking at new asian ones (Gitane\, Harmsworth&Willis\, etc.) in the realm of $900-$1000 USD\, so I think the difference between those prices might be irreconcilable.",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-04 16:40:50"
22137,1414,"i would want a bit more pricewise than those guitars. i never hear of that brand but i would bet manouche is a better guitar.\
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i will resend pix",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-05 10:36:26"
22138,3253,"Hello Roger! Any news on the David Seymour photographs? I have found nothing new unfortunately\, but I might be uploading a rare VHS recording of a documentary\, \"Le Jazz Hot\" that only aired on British TV. It includes an English interview with Charles Delaunay and several people who knew Django\, like Pierre Michelot. no special photographs or anything of that sort but the interviews and anecdotes are very interesting. There is also a nice performance of Swing 42 by old Swing veterans. :) It has a lot on the development on Be-Bop and it cuts back and forth between Django and other musicians in France\, the documentary is an hour long so I would have to do some cutting to only get the Django parts. I might upload the full documentary after that.\
\
Richard",21912,"BBCode","2012-12-05 12:45:45"
22139,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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Is it the one introduced by Russell Davies? It sounds very much like it although the one I am thinking of was called \"Jazz in France\". I've got a copy somewhere and I'll have to check. I have certainly got a video where a group of French musicians play \"Swing 42\". I think Philippe Brun turns up at some point. He looked a really smooth guy when he was young and ended up a sad alcoholic wreck!! Do Matelo and Boulou Ferre play on it?\
\
So far another dead end with the Seymour photos. I got all sorts if replies and someone told me Seymour only took one roll of film of Django but when I tried to find out what other photos where included\, it all went very quiet. They wanted between [b][color=#FF0000]£650[/color][/b] & [b][color=#FF0000] £950[/color][/b] :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  a copy but would not show what photos they had. Weird\, weird people!!!\
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I'm off to Paris to see the Django Expo on 11th January. Presumably I told you I had bought the catalogue?\
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Roger",21912,"BBCode","2012-12-05 14:45:41"
22140,4060,"hi pida\
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sorry for my late replay.can i ask you if is possible make the paymen with paypal?",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-05 15:02:31"
22141,3253,"That's outrageous. What a shame. At least they could post some previews like the one we've already seen. I don't see why not. Perhaps you know of some rich person who would be willing to fork out that kind of money?  :P  At least we know they exist!\
\
Matelo and Boulou Ferre do play a tune outdoors by the river. I suppose it's the same documentary. In the beginning it's clearly introduced as \"Le Jazz Hot\" and the same title appears in text with the QHCF's \"Echoes of France\" playing in the background\, confirming this is the true title.\
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Yes\, you told me you bought the catalogue.  :) The excellent violins photo was in it and you took a photo of it and sent me. Thanks again.  :D \
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Richard",21912,"BBCode","2012-12-05 16:32:44"
22142,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=59235#p59235]Subject: Lyrics[/url]\
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[quote=\"Barengero\"][quote=\"François RAVEZ\"]\
Francis Blanche also wrote some lyrics to two other tunes : \"Fleur d'Ennui\" and \"Crépuscule\".\
[/quote]\
\
Hi François\,\
thank you very much for your information. \
\
Fleur d'Ennui was performed by Lys Gauty. And Francis Blanche performed a song called \"Crépuscule en mineur\"\, which is in fact \"Minor Swing\". \
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By the way\, Edith Piaf performed \"Larmes\"\, Lucienne Delyle performed \"Nuages\" and Irène de Trébert performed Swing 39.\
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Does anyone out there have the lyrics of \"Fleur D'Ennui\"and \"Crépuscule en mineur\"?[/quote]\
Hi Barengero\,\
\
If you are interested in the music sheet (with lyrics) of 'Fleur d'ennui\, Crépuscule\, Swing 39\, Swing 42 or Nuages\, please contact me off-line at\
Francois.Ravez(at)wanadoo.fr\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",22142,"BBCode","2012-12-06 02:41:03"
22143,1414,"btw\, i dont expect the to get the original price i paid for guitar",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-06 11:42:47"
22144,4212,"[quote=\"dapperdan7\"]btw\, i dont expect the to get the original price i paid for guitar[/quote]\
I'm sure it's a fine guitar\, but with the top damage\, a brand I don't know and cannot find information on\, being made in Asia\, not being able to play it first\, etc.  I just can't sink that much money into it\, and I don't want to insult you with a lowball offer\, so I'll have to pass on the guitar. \
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Cheers\, \
Jimmy",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-06 12:55:28"
22145,4207,"Hi Constantine\,\
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Is the guitar still for sale? I haven't seen any other \"spalted pear\" latcho droms. Is that unusual? \
\
Regards\,\
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Scott",22145,"BBCode","2012-12-06 19:13:26"
22146,1275,"Yes still for sale\
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And yes there weren't many made. \
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Feel free to email me with any other questions \
at  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Deanoguitar@gmail.com\">Deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks - dean",22145,"BBCode","2012-12-06 19:35:27"
22150,563,"Sunday at 1:00 will be great. See you then. I hope you aren't a neat freak\, because we are kind of slobs.",22150,"BBCode","2012-12-07 08:30:54"
22152,4050,"Ideally\,\
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I am looking for a 14 fret D hole\, 1.75 inch fretboard width would be a couple of my specs.  What models would DuPont be willing to do in left handed; and what would the wait time and ordering process be through you?\
\
Thanks\,\
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Gene",22152,"BBCode","2012-12-07 09:33:31"
22154,3951,"Hi\,\
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I wouldn't like to use PayPal (it has disadvantages for the seller)\, but I also understand your concerns. How about that: You transfer 800 € via PayPal and 800 € to my bank account?\
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Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-07 13:04:45"
22155,1414,"here is a 5 star review of basically the same guitar\
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[url=http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/104077]http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/104077[/url]",22106,"BBCode","2012-12-08 09:47:40"
22156,1872,"hi Nick\,\
was wondering if you would mind briefly going through the french polishing process you did on you JJ Gitane D-hole. i have a D-500 that i've stripped the poly finish off as well (burned through the rosewood laminate in a few places)\, and you're right\, the guitar really takes on a much more authentic sound. By the way\, the pics are amazing. look forward to hearing from you.",22156,"BBCode","2012-12-08 11:35:15"
22157,4004,"Hey Ted\,\
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I have sent a couple of emails asking if you have sent the Stimer ST48.  I paid you on November 27 via PayPal and haven't heard anything since.  You had said that you would send immediately Priority mail with insurance.  I would assume I should have received it by now.  \
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I would appreciate a response to this email and would like to know if you shipped it yet.  \
\
Thank you\,\
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Bill Econome",22157,"BBCode","2012-12-08 17:22:49"
22158,4004,"Hey Ted\,\
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I have sent a couple of emails asking if you have sent the Stimer ST48. I paid you on November 27 via PayPal and haven't heard anything since. You had said that you would send immediately Priority mail with insurance. I would assume I should have received it by now. \
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I would appreciate a response to this email and would like to know if you shipped it yet. \
\
Thank you\,\
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Bill Econome",22157,"BBCode","2012-12-08 17:23:24"
22159,1415,"Hi Ron\,\
 Thanks for the good words. I really had a blast going through the refinishing process\, and do have a little insight into what I would do differently at this point if I were to try again. Firstly\, there are some good youtube videos \,of course\, which document the slow and painful process of french polishing\, covering the details of materials ( you don't need many\, just pure alcohol\, not isopropyl\, and a cloth\, the schellac flakes and some cheesecloth with an eraser to wrap it around)\, so that's where I got my basic start. I was in spain at the time so it was certainly more difficult rounding up the goods than it will be in the states. I guess my best advice would be to do one light coat at a time and let it dry for a full day before going back to put on the next one. Really give it time to harden. Addtionally put on a \"clear\" more or less yellow schellac first then add the amber coats later as it is easier to get the desired color with a more mild base coat. I was under time constraints and had to rush through some parts\, which caused a section not to properly dry\, then I had to redo it! So take your time.  Additionally we nitrocellulosed the back and sides\, which is a great light and more flexible coat than the poly and much easier to apply ( spray on is great\, and as always\, one light coat and let it dry thoroughly leads to the best end result) than the french polish.  I hope this has been a bit helpful\, though it's mostly just common sense in this kind of project\, but I hope you have a ventilated workshop\, as it'll save you a huge amount of hassle ( I refinished mine outside on a shared terrace). Hope all is well. Take care and best of luck\,\
 NIck",22156,"BBCode","2012-12-08 18:59:07"
22160,1219,"Hi\,\
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I saw that you own Alain Mazaud Vieux Paris.  If I'm correct\, was yours the maple version that sold on Djangobooks in May?  It was a stunning guitar.  \
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I'll be receiving my Vieux Paris from Alain in the next couple of weeks and would love to hear you experiences with your guitar.  Mine will be Brazilian rosewood back and sides but otherwise\, probably very similar.\
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Cheers\,\
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Michael",22160,"BBCode","2012-12-09 16:54:53"
22161,3606,"Hey man\,\
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Congrats.  You are about to be one happy guitar owner.  Mine is the maple one and it's been nothing short of amazing.  I took it to Django in June and everyone was amazed by it.  Paulus Schafer\, Dennis Chang\, Gonzalo\, Olli Soikkeli\, Antoine Boyer\, Stephane Wrembel all played it and said the same thing- great guitar.  I ended up raising my action a bit after a while but other than that\, I love it.  Good luck!\
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Jayson",22160,"BBCode","2012-12-09 20:41:46"
22162,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
I was out in Seattle for a quick visit last Tue-Thu\, got to play a lot of nice guitars at archtop.com (and left a couple there on consignment) and at Michael's.  I played about 7 of the best he had\, including your Dupont Favino\, a beautiful guitar.  I didn't come home with one\, my favorite was a Dupont VRB\, have to admit I'd have a tough time taking a guitar that pricey home (and if I did\, an even tougher time taking it to a gig). If my Castelluccia sells\, I might have him send me my 2nd favorite\, which surprised me a bit. I really liked the sound of the Nonis Favino. Anyway\, lots of fun\, then saw George Cole at a small club that night\, he has a really good band\, good show\, nice folks.  Flew back late Thu\, worked all day Friday then sang some tunes at a Big Band gig here which was a blast.  You sound pretty busy playing\, hope you're having a good time with it.\
all best\,\
Mark",22162,"BBCode","2012-12-10 03:29:30"
22163,563,"I happened to call Michael shortly after you were there\, and he told me you were leaning towards the VR. Too bad\, because I'd love to have my Dupont find a home where I could see her again. But VRs are seductive\, aren't they?  :D \
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I'd love to try the Nonis Favino! I'll bet it's great\, and since I'm a rhythm bitch now\, it probably has the perfect sound. But now that I am retired\, I have to sell something to buy something. I'm really not used to lacking disposable income!\
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We played again last night with the new line-up of three guitars\, violin\, and bass.  Sounded good\, too.",22163,"BBCode","2012-12-10 08:46:54"
22164,4060,"Hi Pida\,\
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it's ok\,sand me a paymen request (<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:starcraftset@gmail.com\">starcraftset@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->)\
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bye",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-10 12:43:19"
22165,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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As you seem to be so good at finding obscure things on the internet\, perhaps you could do a search for me.\
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Les Lieber recorded a couple of tracks with Django in 1945 playing the penny whistle. He took the weird goat photo below ouside Django's caravan.\
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He also wrote an article for Newsweek in 1946 to promote Django's tour of the US. Here is the cover.\
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I would love to have good quality copies of those two photos and a copy of the article. Do you think you could find them?\
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Lieber talks about Django at 2.00 in the interview below. He shows some CD or other that seems to indicate the goat photo appeared in the Herald Tribune:-\
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3vuKRiyXdxI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... vuKRiyXdxI[/url]\
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I have a great story that Lieber tells about Django but I've been asked to keep it confidential.\
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Best\,\
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Roger\
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P.S. Actually I have just done some more checking and I think the magazine he wrote for was called \"This WeeK\" not \"Newsweek\".\
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P.P.S. And I've just noticed from the interview that the goat photo appeared in the 21st April\, 1946 edition of the \"New York Herald Tribune\".",22165,"BBCode","2012-12-10 14:45:03"
22166,302,"Hi Ted -\
               Rocky here in Bremerton WA.  Glad to read you are doing well in the New York scene.\
               I'm going to start playing my 2004 Eastman non-cut archtop with upgraded Kent Armstrong PU more now that I found an original tailpiece on EBAY to replace my broken one.\
               Do you have a recommendation for a string set to play standard jazz\, maybe some Kenny Burrell sound\, etc.  I'm not into the flat wound sound however.\
               Jam on!\
               Rocky",22166,"BBCode","2012-12-10 19:48:26"
22167,3951,"Hi\,\
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I sent a payment request. Below I repeat my account details:\
\
Oliver Smitkowski\
BIC: WELADED1HTG\
IBAN: DE50 4305 1040 0008 7277 52\
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The guitar is waiting to be shipped in a larger cardboard box now (120*58*58cm); I thinks that's quite safe.\
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Best regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-11 06:00:40"
22168,3253,"Hi Roger! Thank you for the photos and the clip\, very interesting. :D  Of course I have never seen them before. The posed photo was probably not taken by Les Lieber and I have no idea where to look for it. Very nice photo. Perhaps Lieber knows\, but I doubt it.\
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Anyway\, here is the article (one as a PDF and one in higher quality if you click the link\, navigate the page in the upper right corner to see the whole article\, it's laid out in a strange way) and the only other copy of the goat photo I could find. The goat is even creepier here. What an obscure photo. :shock:\
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It seems the exact same article appeared in many different magazines. The PDF is from the Los Angeles Times and the link is from The Spokesman-Review and dated one day earlier on the 20th of April 1946.  Perhaps this suggests that Lieber had access to both photos after all?\
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Richard\
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[url]http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19460420&id=CicjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NeUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3213\,1268942[/url]\
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22169,1872,"hi Nick\,\
thanks so much for the detailed reply. just curious. looks like you did a great job removing the poly from the JJ. did you burn through the rosewood laminate at all? i thought i was being careful but i went through 6-8 places\, only one very noticeable (since touched up by airbrush). Man! that laminate is paper-thin. i used a small Black & Decker sander called a \"Mouse\" to remove the finish. whatever you used\, it looks great. So you just French Polished the top\, correct? did you seal it first? if i was just doing the top as you apparently did\, about how much time (hours) should i figure (just for the top)?\
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thanks again\,\
Ron",22156,"BBCode","2012-12-11 15:02:15"
22170,3253,"Lieber mentions that radio program we've all heard about. I wonder if there's a copy somewhere\, surely the odds it has been recorded is greater than usual if it was international.\
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Anyway\, it's always good to discover more things that help shed light on the shadow that is Django.  :)\
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Also - My mistake\, The Spokesman-Review article IS from April 21. \
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Richard",22170,"BBCode","2012-12-11 15:07:06"
22171,3253,"This should speak for itself. Perhaps you will be able to find some more articles on Django here. I don't even know where to begin\, but the french newspapers should be a good start.\
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[url]http://news.google.com/newspapers[/url]",22171,"BBCode","2012-12-11 15:16:39"
22172,226,"Brilliant work Richard!! :lol:  You are the man!!!!   :wink:  Thanks a lot.  :D",22168,"BBCode","2012-12-11 15:22:27"
22173,1415,"Hi Ron\
The reason I didn't sand through that paperthin laminate is because I sanded it all by hand over the course of a week; which was a real pain and still came close enough to see some light disintegration of the rosewood veneer in one spot. I didn't seal the top\, as I didn't think it was necessary\, and the video I watched on french polishing didn't either; but who knows. I think the whole idea is a very light coat in the end so the top can really vibrate\, so a sealer may do a bit of the opposite. If / when I do a project like this again I'll be sure to give it a day or two if there is no hurry\, in between coats\, and I would guess about 20 coats or more depending on how it was coming out. Check out this link for some great information:   [url=http://www.lmii.com/carttwo/FrenchPolish.htm]http://www.lmii.com/carttwo/FrenchPolish.htm[/url]\
and a thread on this forum\
 [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8051&hilit=french+polish]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8051&hilit=french+polish[/url]\
Good luck and post some pics when you finished.",22156,"BBCode","2012-12-11 15:29:05"
22174,2132,"Hey Malakka - \
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I'm Paul\, bought the other stimer from Ted.  Have you gotten any word from him?  I ask\, as I'm actually kind of concerned about him\, wondering if anyone knows him and whether he's OK...I pm'ed him back on 12/4\, and it's still in the outbox\, and otherwise\, it just seems sudden. Anyway\, taking a stab that you might know him\, and if he's OK?\
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Thanks\, \
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-12 03:29:07"
22175,226,"I wonder if the first track on Integrale Vol 6 is the famous US broadcast where Django is supposed to have walked out because the commentator only mentioned Steph. It is not exactly in line with the way Delaunay tells the story and Django appears to play immediately after Ed Morrow makes a complete botch of the intro. However\, it may well have actually been recorded beforehand for broadcast to the US and\, hence\, doctored as I find it difficult to believe Django would ever get up to play at 6 o'clock in the morning!!! Django certainly seems to come in very aggressively when he starts playing as if he were irritated. I've attached to key section and cut it where Grappelli starts playing.\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->USA Broadcast Extract.mp3<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
Later on Ed Morrow mentions Django twice and the first time he can barely say Reinhardt and the second\, he calls him \"Yango\".\
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I presume you have this. If not\, I'll send you the whole 7mins or so.",22170,"BBCode","2012-12-12 06:09:16"
22176,4004,"Hi Paul\,\
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No I have not heard from him.  I contacted Michael Horowitz to ask him if he minded if I posted something on the board about not receiving the pickup after paying for it.  Michael said that Ted has had \"issues\" in the past and that he has had some strange dealings with him as well - he did say they are friends and he has known Ted for some time.  \
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Michael did say that I should go ahead and post and that may light a fire under Ted to follow through.  I was wondering if you received your pickup - maybe the price was too good to be true...\
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Thank you for pming me.  I had thought of contacting you today as well.  I am going to post on the thread for the ad.  Perhaps you should contact Michael as well - I called him at the number listed on the website.  We should stay in touch.\
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Thank you\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-12 07:06:02"
22177,3253,"I do have it.  :D You're probably right in that it was recorded beforehand. The 1937 BBC Broadcast was as well\, and the Yesterdays broadcast with the interview seems to be recorded beforehand\, as it suddenly cuts to a strange ending. I know the 1949 Night and Day broadcast was at least partly recorded beforehand\, the orchestra being recorded and then Django playing over that\, hence the funny little intro.\
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I was thinking about how swell it would be if the Cité de la Musique could get a hold of the Seymour photos as well as perhaps the recordings from the Savory Collection. :idea: Hopefully some more unreleased recordings will unearth in the future.",22170,"BBCode","2012-12-12 07:17:35"
22178,2132,"Wow\, I had no idea.  I did post\, don't know if you've seen it.  It's so bizarre - last PM said that as soon as he gets my payment\, he'll send out a tracking no.\, etc.\, and that was 11/27\, nothing since.  I thought the guy might have been hurt or something.  I'll follow up with Michael.  \
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The irony is that I just bought a guitar\, or rather placed an order for one\, and every penny is now committed to paying for this - my usual habit of acquiring gear is pretty much devoted to this Shopis in a few months\, pretty excited.  The upshot is\, I was going to just turn the stimer around and sell it for the same price to someone else\, along with everything else I can let go of....  \
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Thanks for the contact\, good luck!  Where are you out of?  I'm in Madison\, WI.  \
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-Paul\
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[quote=\"malakka\"]Hi Paul\,\
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No I have not heard from him.  I contacted Michael Horowitz to ask him if he minded if I posted something on the board about not receiving the pickup after paying for it.  Michael said that Ted has had \"issues\" in the past and that he has had some strange dealings with him as well - he did say they are friends and he has known Ted for some time.  \
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Michael did say that I should go ahead and post and that may light a fire under Ted to follow through.  I was wondering if you received your pickup - maybe the price was too good to be true...\
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Thank you for pming me.  I had thought of contacting you today as well.  I am going to post on the thread for the ad.  Perhaps you should contact Michael as well - I called him at the number listed on the website.  We should stay in touch.\
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Thank you\,\
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Bill[/quote]",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-12 07:22:14"
22179,4004,"Hi Paul\,\
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Same here\, communication until the Paypal payment was sent on 11/27 and then nothing after that.  It is strange\, but Michael did say he may be having some problems.  I don't want to say too much on the board other than he has not sent the PU after payment.  I hope this turns out okay.  I do want the PU - particularly at this price.\
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Congrats on the new guitar.  I am sure you will be very inspired after you have received it.  I have read good things about his guitars.\
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I am in San Francisco.  I have been playing GJ for about 6 months.  I have played guitar for @ 25 years- last 10 years have been playing Flamenco but had to stop do a hand problem - doesn't affect me using a pick.  Had always wanted to play GJ and so I dove in.  You?  Been playing GJ long?\
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I hope this all works out for the both of us.  I will stay in touch if I hear anything.  Please keep me posted as well.  I do hope to go to Djangofest in Seattle this coming year and hopefully Django inJune as well.  Maybe we can hoist a beer if you go to either one.\
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Cheers\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-12 08:34:04"
22180,2132,"Hey Bill - \
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Yeah\, exact with me as well\, 11/27.  Weird.  Ted's got a very high rep\, so I can't believe it's anything untoward - nice guy in exchanges with me\, and I do wonder whether he's alright.  \
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I'm jealous of your experience!  Ironically\, I've just lately been thinking of flamenco\, though it's enough for me to concentrate on GJ rhythm (I studied briefly with Alfonso Ponticelli\, a few months\, and was just talking with Michael Bauer about him - I love his music\, that perfect blend of Spain\, Eastern Europe\, and Paris).  \
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No\, I'm not very experienced at all - picked the guitar up after 3 decades-plus in 2008 or 9\, had to bail because I've got some physical issues...came back last February and have actually worked pretty hard\, singular focus on rhythm.  Great community here\, great people and a ton of info.  Man\, I'm sorry for your hand issue - mine's spinal' nerves\, constant pain but I love this music\, and know how that story goes\, when you love something like this and face physical issues.  Glad to hear plectrum is something you can hang with.  \
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I went to Berkeley\, a native Californian\, love your town.  Just talking with a friend\, so many fond memories from childhood\, wharf\, automatic-jukebox guy (he's not around anymore\, right?  Loved him!)\, Golden Gate Park\, the neighborhoods\, all of it.  Such a beautiful city.  I'm a former French chef\, and culinarily\, your town also drives me gaga.  \
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If you've not been\, DIJ was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.  120-something musicians\, jamming upwards of 15-18 hours a day\, all over the place\, with some of the world's best players.  I plan to make it a yearly thing\, if we're still in the States (possible move to France...wife is an EU citizen).  You bet\, would be nice to share a pint\, if we meet.  DFNW is also on the radar\, esp. with Fapy expected to come to town\, so hopefully we'll cross paths at one of these (pretty wild\, such a small community - ran into friends from my first foray\, in 2009 - back at DIJ).\
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Will definitely keep you posted if I hear anything.  Good luck.  \
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Best\,\
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-12 08:53:21"
22181,3606,"Reach out to him on facebook.  I just saw him last friday.  He's been busy but he's around\
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J\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=59397#p59397]Subject: FS: 2 Dupont Stimer Pick-ups\, $250 TOTAL[/url]\
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[quote=\"malakka\"]Have not heard anything from Ted since sending the $ for the pickup - we emailed a couple of times before.  Then nothing - I have emailed him and pm'd here on the board.  I am concerned that he isn't responding to either I or Passacaglia.  I am wondering if he is okay as well.[/quote]",22181,"BBCode","2012-12-12 09:56:31"
22182,226,"Another dead end with the Seymour photos. This is the reply I finally got from the people who have the one good quality copy we know about&#058;-\
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[i][color=#FF0040]Dear Roger\
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I have now heard back from David Seymour's estate representatives but unfortunately we only appear to have one image of Reinhardt on the system.  Seymour's estate managers only seem to be able to locate the one negative.\
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My apologies - if you would like to order a fine photograph of this\, please do let me know.\
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best wishes\
Fiona[/color][/i]\
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 :cry:  :roll:  :(  :?  :shock:  :cry:",22170,"BBCode","2012-12-12 09:57:26"
22183,4004,"Hey Paul\
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Nice chatting via PM with you.  If my hand did not have issues\, then I would still be playing flamenco.  I just look at it as something that made me stop and change directions.  I have always loved Django and thought that here is an opportunity to take a stab at his music.  Loving it so far.  Focusing mainly on rhythm myself too.  I am learning the arpeggios and do some VERY slow practice over rhythm tracks.  However\, learning tunes and rhythm is my focus.\
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Sorry to hear about your spinal issue and the pain\, hopefully it doesn't impede your playing - where there is a will there is a way.  My hand doens't have pain\, its more of a neurological problem and right hand fingers not being able to do fine motor movements well - including typing on a keyboard.\
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San Francisco is a great city\, my wife and I love it here.  In the past we both wanted to go back to Europe to live - but lining up work\, residency\, etc. is a problem.  We both lived in Barcelona for a year and worked\, but that was some while ago and wasn't anything long term - just taught English.  Maybe some day...  Meanwhile\, San Francisco is  a great place to be at.  France would be a great place to live\, I think.  I love it there-  going to Samois sur Seine for the festival is a dream I hope to fulfill some day.\
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If you are still in the states this June\, hopefully we can meet at the Django in June.  If not\, best wishes for your move to France.  Also\, I look forward to hearing about your new Shopis on the forum when you get it - pics\, story etc.  Congrats!!!\
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Cheers\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-12 10:07:14"
22184,4004,"Thank you very much for the update.  He is not responding to my emails or PM's on the board.  \
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B",22181,"BBCode","2012-12-12 10:33:39"
22185,1852,"Hi Paul\
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I would appreciate understanding hy the pick didnt work for you if possible.\
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Useful info for my students",21970,"BBCode","2012-12-13 00:12:58"
22186,2132,"[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Hi Paul\
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I would appreciate understanding hy the pick didnt work for you if possible.\
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Useful info for my students[/quote]\
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Hi Jay - \
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Well for me\, it was a bit slicker than just the Dunlop gators I tend to use\, I like the \"matte\"? feel a bit more\, across the strings; and truthfully\, I couldn't get much differential otherwise\, between the Blue Chip and other picks of similar thickness that I use.  I know they're expensive\, and know you love them\, so I obviously wanted to get it back to you as quickly as possible\, thank you again for your generosity of spirit.  I just didn't get much of note from the pick\, personally. (opops...hahah\, no\, no pun intended).",21971,"BBCode","2012-12-13 08:23:51"
22187,1852,"Good to know. Thanks for that Paul\
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J",21970,"BBCode","2012-12-13 09:57:02"
22188,2132,"No worries\, Jay.  Thank you\, man\, for being so generous.  Been off the last few days between some body issues\, and my lad's birthday....yes\, 12 on 12/12/12...!\
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My hands feel cold\, need to get back in a good routine.  Rhythm\, and waltzes...and French\, which was once fluent in\, can still get along but want it all back...this boy and family have a certain hankering for ex-pat life\, in the Mother Country!\
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See you in the community\, friend!\
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Paul",21971,"BBCode","2012-12-13 10:00:52"
22189,2132,"Hey Bill - see the thread.  I did hear from Ted\, but don't feel right discussing what he told me privately.  I have a lot of compassion for people going through things\, and believe he's honorable...let me just say I'd hope to play with him and share a beer\, but probably wouldn't do business with him\, if expecting \"normal\" transactions.  Hope that helps\, hope he contacts you\, and I hope you get your PU soon.\
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-Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-13 14:36:55"
22190,4004,"Paul\,\
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Thank you for letting me know.  I hope he does follow through with the PU.  Your message does not make me feel too confident about it.  Did you call him or communicate through email?  Do you feel like you are going to get the PU you purchased or your money returned?  Sorry if I am asking too many questions\, but like I said\, I am not feeling like he will contact me.  He has not contacted me yet.\
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Thank you again!\
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cheers\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-13 16:28:18"
22191,2132,"Hey Bill\, no\, I called him\, I was given his number.  I'm not trying to be precious\, I just have a history of screwing up by divulging\, unintentionally\, something handed to me in private (recently\, as a matter of fact - no big deal\, but someone kindly shared some thoughts on guitars and playing\, that I thought a mutual friend would want to think on as well....well\, it was a PM\, and the original sender was bummed I talked about it).  \
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Anyway\, no\, he indicated to me he'd be sending it out tomorrow\, priority mail.  Between you and me\, I'll believe it on receipt.  This guy has a HUGE rep in the community\, so I'm a bit flummoxed as to what the hell is the deal\, but I'm according him the benefit of the doubt.  If in a couple weeks\, I haven't received it\, I'll initiate a PP claim.  \
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I told him you'd also appreciate some contact.  I have no idea about this guy\, Bill\, I'm completely dumbfounded.  \
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-P",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-13 16:37:41"
22192,4004,"Hey Paul\,\
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No worries about keeping things close.  I understand.  Like you\, I will believe it when I see it.  However\, I will not wait a couple of weeks before initiating at PP claim.  Anyway\, we'll see.  I know for sure I won't buy from him again.\
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Thank you\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-13 16:48:55"
22193,2132,"",22193,"BBCode","2012-12-13 17:00:23"
22194,2132,"I hear you\, Bill.  There's not a chance in hell I'd ever work with him again.  I said I won't divulge his private reasonings\, and I'll continue to honor that\, but it's absolutely not how I operate.  I know he's a great player\, with important contributions to the community - but I'd never do anything with him\, again. \
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-13 17:06:38"
22195,2132,"Bill\, I regret I felt the need to file a paypal claim this morning.  I don't know if you ever received contact or not\, but I regret it seems this might be the only way to prod him to complete the process\, and send the bought item.  Good luck.\
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-14 07:20:51"
22196,4004,"Paul\,\
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I got an email yesterday evening from Ted.  He was apologetic\, etc.  He promised to send the PU today and offered a $25 refund.  I emailed back and asked to just send the PU and forget the refund.  Hell\, the PU was a screamin' deal as it is.  We'll see.  I am going to file a claim this morning as well.  \
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I wouldn't worry about filing the claim.  You got to look out for yourself - Ted seems to be\, isn't he.  We all know Ted as a great guitarist in the GJ community here in the states yet we don't know Ted personally.  We trusted that he was up front about selling the PU's on the forum and now have learned otherwise.  I learned some things about him in making some inquiries - I\, like you\, will keep these to myself.  I have been playing music for many years and have learned to enjoy playing music with many folks and also learned who I can work with and can not work with in regards to doing business - getting paid\, putting together deals\, etc.  That said\, regardless what happens\, I would most likely have a beer with Ted and play some guitar\, but would not ever buy from him again.\
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Good that you are filing a claim.. I told Ted in my email that I was going to file one today.  That was most likely the reason he finally emailed me.  I was told that we should do what we need to do to light a fire under his butt to get him to follow through with the deal.\
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I'll keep you posted and I hope you do the same.  When do you get your new Shopis.  I look forward to hearing all about it on the forum.  Exciting!!!\
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Cheers\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-14 09:09:39"
22197,4004,"Paul\,\
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I forgot to ask - Did you make a [b]Dispute [/b]with PayPal or a [b]Claim[/b]?  I filed a dispute and thought I would see what happens today and then escalate it to a claim.  Please let me know.\
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Thank you\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-14 09:18:09"
22198,2132,"He did the same thing with me\, and offered the $25 refund\, which I also refused - told him I didn't want any refund\, just that I would have appreciated some communication\, as I'm sure \"the other buyer\" (you) would have as well.  He said he'd drop it in today's mail\, priority.  I wrote back\, asking him for a tracking no.  (this is what he said he'd do on 11/27\, as well).  I haven't heard from him.  Both PM's to him here (one on 12/4\, the other one\, this morning) remain in the outbox.  He only responded to the Facebook message once.\
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Right\, I filed a dispute this morning\, not a claim.  I was going to give it a day or two as well\, then escalate it to a claim.  \
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Have no idea what's up with the guy\, he's obviously well-regarded\, but right\, I'll never work with him again.  Sad.\
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Good luck\, Bill.  \
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-14 09:40:42"
22199,2132,"Sorry\, Bill\, forget to mention\, it's about a 6 month build for the Shopis.  Apparently Rodrigo hurt himself pretty badly a while back\, and has had to learn how to deal with what happened (I think he lost part of one or two fingers...can't recall exactly...but man\, for a luthier!)\, so it may be longer.  I'm in no rush\, he's a great guy.",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-14 10:38:15"
22200,4004,"Paul\,\
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Sorry to hear about Rodrigo.  I guess that is the hazard of woodworking.  My uncle\, who was a woodworker\, lost part of a finger on a joiner machine.  Still\, it must be very difficult for Rodrigo to deal with\, hard to imagine.  The wait is hard - I know I got anxious when I had my flamenco built.  At least he was local and I could go and visit my guitar as it was built.  I hope Rodrigo will send you a pic or two during construction.  It's fun to see.\
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Well\, it is exciting to be getting a new guitar and I remember reading that you were wanting a new guitar.  It is very inspiring to get a nice guitar.  Again\, Congratulations!\
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On another note\, still no word from Ted...  Will keep you posted.\
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Cheers\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-14 10:47:03"
22201,4060,"hi pida\
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i said you the payment.\
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can you send me some other photo\
 bye Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-14 11:51:24"
22202,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
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I uploaded some pics:\
[url=http://smitkowski.de/marin_big.zip]http://smitkowski.de/marin_big.zip[/url]\
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You'll recognize most of them from the forum\, but quality is much better. I also made some pics when I packed up the guitar yesterday\, but I can't transfer these to my computer at the moment.\
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I received your PayPal payment\, thank you. Is this address you want me to use?\
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mariano biagio mauro\
via pierantonio mastrilli 41\
80035 nola\
Napoli\
Italy\
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Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-15 02:52:33"
22203,4060,"yes is this",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-15 04:03:38"
22204,151,"Paul\
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I hope you did not think I was offended or anything\, not the case at all.  I have just been real busy - I am basically a factory worker and work usually 55 hours a week\, using the OT to save for our 15 year old's college fund.  I had a gig in Pennsylvania last weekend\, and I have a side business restoring old racing motorcycles and am in the middle of remanufacturing an old Suzuki dirt tracker.\
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So you went down to see MB - he's got a bunch of nice boxes\, nice and generous guy\, too.\
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Best\
Scot",22045,"BBCode","2012-12-15 07:30:13"
22205,3951,"Hi again\,\
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please send me a telephone number also. It is required to indicate one when shipping abroad.\
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Thanks\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-16 00:42:58"
22206,4060,"cell 3319962202\
tel 0815121690\
bye",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-16 02:26:48"
22207,2132,"Hey Bill - \
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I filed a claim\, and though he didn't respond to my messages\, he replied to PP that he shipped it\, and gave a tracking no.  So far\, that number isn't recognized by UPS\, but I'll give the benefit of the doubt that it was shipped over the weekend\, and UPS has to process tomorrow.  Did you get word?  \
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-16 13:04:22"
22208,4004,"Hi Paul\,\
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Gotta make this quick as I am running around all day.  Yes\, he did send message via PP that he sent it via UPSPS.  My tracking number does not show anything either.  I have had stuff shipped USPS before and they are often slow in showing tracking online.  I would suggest if nothing shows tomorrow\, then call USPS and speak to someone and have them track it.  Sometimes they will have more info than what shows online.  \
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Anyway\, I will keep following it as well and will stay in touch.\
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Thank you\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-16 13:23:58"
22209,4060,"news?",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-17 06:02:50"
22210,2132,"Oh\, I don't want to overblow it\, Scot\, just felt like I had more or less stepped in it with out exchanges\, and wanted to make amends.  \
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You have my additional respect\, for keeping the kind of hard hours you do\, and still finding time and energy to commit to playing.  Kudos\, man.  \
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Yep\, Michael B's a great guy\, and my god\, what a collection.  Still can't believe I had my hands on a 1932 Selmer.  \
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See you in the community\, hopefully\, at some point.  Happy playing!\
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Best\,\
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Paul",22045,"BBCode","2012-12-17 09:07:22"
22211,4231,"Hello!  Is the guitar still available?  Also\, who was the bridge installation/calibration performed by?  Thanks in advance!\
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Best\,\
John",22211,"BBCode","2012-12-17 10:59:28"
22212,555,"John\,\
The DG-300 is available. The bridge was installed by Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto\, Ca. (Frets.com is the personal website of internationally know store owner Fran Ford).\
Thanks and Happy Holidays\,\
Rory",22211,"BBCode","2012-12-17 13:40:24"
22213,1021,"Hi\,\
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Concerning the neck shape\, is it more of a U with a flat back or a rounded C shape?\
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If shipping to Michigan\, whats the total price? Paypal?\
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thanks\,\
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tim",22213,"BBCode","2012-12-17 17:44:00"
22214,1275,"Hi Tim\
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Its a slim fast neck.  Not a C shape\, I would consider it a D shape.  I've had other gypsy guitars that had chunky fat necks lke 2'x4's that I guess I would associate more with a U shape.  Paypal yes\, free shipping to Michigan. If you want more pics no problem.  Heres my email too - <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
24 Hour review on the guitar.\
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Thanks for your interest \
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Dean",22213,"BBCode","2012-12-17 17:56:18"
22215,1021,"Dean\,\
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My only concern is the neck -- the guitar looks amazing\, the price is great and they're well reviewed.\
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Have you played the Paris Swing guitars\, for example? Is it similar to that neck style? they have a really flat back\, and I can't deal with it. D shape sounds good to me though\, I currently have the Cigano D hole and I like that neck.\
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I would say I'm very interested\, I'll let you know one way or the other by tomorrow. \
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thanks\,\
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tim",22213,"BBCode","2012-12-17 19:09:53"
22216,4004,"Hi Paul\,\
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I received my Stimer 48 today in the mail from Ted.  Did you?  Hope so.  \
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Best wishes\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-17 22:30:51"
22217,3951,"Hi\,\
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I didn't receive the other half of the money yet. I checked the account details I gave you\, these are correct. Also the transfer shouldn't take much longer than a day even from Italy to Germany.\
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Maybe a mistake in writing when you filled in the form? I repeat the account details here:\
BIC: WELADED1HTG\
IBAN: DE50 4305 1040 0008 7277 52\
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Regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-18 00:58:16"
22218,2132,"Hey Bill - \
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Good for you.  He sent mine via UPS ground\, expected to be here 12/20.  What a saga!",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-18 04:20:17"
22219,1275,"Tim yes I played the Paris swing.  The neck is like a fat 2x4.\
My guitar has a much much slimmer profile. A bit different than the cigano but definitely comfortable.",22213,"BBCode","2012-12-18 05:49:10"
22220,4004,"Paul\,\
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Thanks.  I have instructions for attaching to the guitar if you need it.  It is multiple emails.  Let me know if you want them.  He probably sent them to you as well.\
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Cheers\,\
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Bill",22176,"BBCode","2012-12-18 12:57:24"
22221,2132,"Thanks\, Bill.  I got the same instructions.  We're good.  Good luck!\
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Paul",22174,"BBCode","2012-12-18 13:00:15"
22222,151,"Hi Chip\
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I have the chart for this around here somewhere - I can mail you a copy if you like.\
\
I live in Charlotte and was one of the original HCNC guitars with Rex\, John and Jeff W back in the early 90s.  I moved to Charlotte in 1997 via a job relocation.  I have a lot of resources (sheet music\, video\, rare recordings)\, mostly related to early forms of this music.  You are welcome to anything I have.  \
\
I don't know if you knew about it\, but every year the Grey Eagle in Asheville has a Django birthday party.  My old group \"Musette Guitars\" has always played but I don't think we are going to play this year.  It's on a Wednesday night\, which is difficult for me.  I have not been playing much django style music either\, I've been playing musette waltzes with an accordion player in Philadelphia the last several months.  Plus our other guitarist\, Andy Page lives in Boone and what with all his other commitments\, we've had no chance to work up a set of music.  I really like your band - I can give you the email of the guy who is in charge of booking bands if you are interested in at least seeing if there is some room for you this year - and I'll be happy to put in a good word for you.  There isn't much money involved but it's always a lot of fun.  In the past it hasn't been strictly djangocentric as you'd expect from the eclectic scene in Asheville\, but that's a good thing if you ask me.\
\
Here's some video of our band at this event a couple of years ago: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmXKZnctm7E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmXKZnctm7E[/url]\
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What did you think of Wrembel?  The strongest right hand in the world!  He's really something.\
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Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",22222,"BBCode","2012-12-22 07:37:23"
22223,1171,"Hello Scot!\
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Thank you for the message. Yes I remember we corresponded several years back(!)\, and I played with Rex for a while too. If you get the time\, I'd love to get the chart from you\, I could pay the postage or take you out for a beer next time in Charlotte...\
\
here's my snail mail:\
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718 Shawnee Drive\
Apt. A\
Burlington\, NC 27215\
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or if you PDF\, my email is:\
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Since our last e-mails\, I kept seeing your name popping up everywhere\, (in Dregni's books\, for example) I think you are the go-to man for those of us interested in this style of music. So thank you for all the photos\, insights\, memorabilia you've shared with us all. I love jazz\, but particularly this style is so good for us guitarists.\
\
I'm checking with my bandmates now but I'm very interested to pursue this kind opportunity you've offered! I know Andy a little bit\, we've shared the stage before and have lots of musician friends in common. He's such a great player and guy.  If you could send me the e-mail of the organizer that would be fantastic\, and if there is a room it would be so nice to pass along a nice word for us. We're hoping to get a CD recorded this coming year.\
\
that's great you're working with the accordian player. I worked some with a guy from the Ukraine who played the button-accordian. He knew some musette waltzes\, some gypsy\, and a bunch Tartar mixed meter things. So cool playing rhythm behind all that!  Are you guys recording\, any place I can hear you?\
\
Wrembel was incredible. I played three tunes with he and his great band\, and my adrenaline was kicking into overdrive! It was thrilling to be in the presence of one of my heroes and feeling the vibe. When he isn't playing guitar he is usually talking about Jimmy John's sub-sandwiches\, or the blue sky and the birds\, or Carl Sagan. He is hoping to be coming back in the spring to NC.",22222,"BBCode","2012-12-22 08:35:26"
22224,620,"Hi Mike/Bones\,\
\
I tried replying to your e-mail\, but got rejected. Boo-hoo\, there goes the last shred of my self-esteem.\
\
I think the best way to get a Gallato is through a dealer who carries them.\
I don't know of a way to order direct. One good source is gypsyguitar.de\,\
Norman Ort is the owner and a good guy.\
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I used to have a link to a Gallato Website\, but it seems to be out of\
service now. Don't know what the story is on that. Google search turns up\
nothing.\
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Good luck\, and Merry Christmas!\
\
Ben",22224,"BBCode","2012-12-23 12:33:41"
22225,9,"Hi Charles\,\
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If you haven't noticed\, I have the largest inventory of Gypsy jazz guitars in North America right here at DjangoBooks:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Category/guitars]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Category/guitars[/url]\
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You had asked about Dell'Arte. They are more or less out of business. I think John Kinnard still makes a few Gypsy guitars a year but they are much more expensive. The old Dell Artes were fairly cheap\, around $2K\, but now that they're are charging well over $3K it doesn't make sense as the French made guitars from Dupont and ALD are far better.\
\
Let me know if you have any questions\, I over a hundred Gypsy guitars here!\
\
Regards\,\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2012-12-23 12:57:37"
22226,4239,"Michael\,\
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Wow - that's quite an inventory.  Lots of Duponts.  Thanks for taking the advice.  I am going to a show in Columbus next month.  Might check out Nashville again too.  \
\
I was always very picky with the tone - I'd hear a certain player and want that exact sound.  I have learned over the years that most of that sound is the player and not the instrument!  I actually got into gypsy jazz after hearing Bryan Sutton and Aubrey Haynie\, two of my bluegrass favorites\, talking about the Rosenberg Trio.  Bryan has a Dupont - MD 50 I think.  \
\
Looks like your site might be the place to buy my guitar!  I am going to try to lay hands on a few Duponts - seems like those are the only ones around in much quantity.  \
\
I guess you have probably been to the festivals and got to jam with some of these guys.  Awesome.  There's something about Angelo Debarre's sound.  Not quite as traditional as Stochelo maybe?  But maybe more progressive?\
\
Anyway - thanks for taking the time.  I may well end up getting a guitar from you depending on what I can find.",22226,"BBCode","2012-12-23 19:37:04"
22227,9,"Hi Charles\,\
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Angelo does have a distinctive sound and a lot of it his him. However\, he does play ALD guitars so you might consider one of those. I have 6 coming in Feb. they are a bit more open and complex than Duponts which are very dry.\
\
M",22225,"BBCode","2012-12-23 20:37:31"
22228,4239,"6 ALDs?  Wow!  Different types?  I'll need to be watching for those.",22226,"BBCode","2012-12-23 20:52:40"
22229,4060,"Hi pida \
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sorry for my late replay\,but in these days i'm having some problem with my bank\,is a problme if we make another payment with paypal?\
\
bye Pida\
Merry crismas and happy new year :)",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-24 02:23:59"
22231,620,"Actually\, he's German. .de is for Deutschland. But he does speak (or at least write) well in English. I bought a 1939 Gallato from him a few years ago\, sold it since.",22224,"BBCode","2012-12-24 10:40:15"
22232,3253,"Hi Roger! I want to wish you a (somewhat late) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! \
\
I really like the Seymour photo\, and I would gladly pay a part of the costs\, perhaps a third. If you ever consider buying it. Then we can just keep a copy of it to ourselves.  :) \
\
The 11th of January is getting closer\, I hope you see many new things at the expo!\
\
I wish you good fortune during the holidays and a pleasant 2013!\
\
Cheers\,\
Richard",22232,"BBCode","2012-12-24 15:05:05"
22234,2201,"Hi Charles\, \
\
I saw your thread about a guitar\, and wanted to let you know that i have a dupont for sale if you're interest. it's a MDC 50\, 14 fret D-hole that I bought used a couple years ago. I love this guitar\, but I got a new guitar that I'm in love with even more...a dupont DM 50 f-hole  :D \
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here's a video of Stephane Wrembel playing the actual guitar: [url=http://www.sixmoremiles.net/dupont.mp4]http://www.sixmoremiles.net/dupont.mp4[/url]\
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and here's the original listing: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8714&p=45247&hilit=chappie#p45247]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8714&p=45247&hilit=chappie#p45247[/url]\
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the guitar has normal wear for a 2005 model. I have it listed for $3k\, but if you're interested\, i'll knock $100 off\, so 2900 + shipping. If you have any questions\, I'm happy to chat or jump on the phone :)\
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here's my recent listing:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11295]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11295[/url]\
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thanks\
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Everett",22234,"BBCode","2012-12-24 23:28:31"
22235,4242,"Seems like your the man to ask about this....so i have a gitane d500\, and i love it. The  problem im having is that the low e string is slipping out of the notch on the bridge\, looks worn on one side...should i deepen the notch...would i have to compensate the action with a shim..everything is perfect right now the guitar sounds a plays amazing...i would hate to wreck that vibe. Any advice would be appreciated.\
Thanx again\
Jack",22235,"BBCode","2012-12-25 00:08:51"
22236,4239,"Thanks.  I am going to try to play a few Duponts at least before I buy something.  They have a few in Gruhn's in Nashville.  Just wish I had access to the other high end stuff to tinker with.",22234,"BBCode","2012-12-25 04:55:43"
22237,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
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I would not like this solution as I already made a concession when I accepted half the sum to be payed via Paypal.\
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Also\, german post offices are closed until Thursday anyhow so that I couldn't send the guitar more quickly. I do not understand what problems you could have with your bank - what could keep you from wiring the money on Thursday or whenever the banks open again in Italy?\
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I also wish you a happy new year!\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-25 10:39:49"
22238,2201,"yeah\, playing as many guitars as you can is a good thing. i've been lucky to be near a lot of people with different makes of guitars. i've asked a bunch of people about what to get and the overwhelming response is \"dupont\, busato\, favino\, selmer\". at least\, in terms of investment and quality. \
\
michael horowitz from here mentioned to me that a lot of small luthiers can't afford to not sell a guitar they make\, so if they make a lemon they still need to recoup what they put in to it. whereas\, dupont or favino have the track record and quality control to put out consistent guitars that have good resale value.",22234,"BBCode","2012-12-25 14:52:02"
22239,620,"I liked the Gallato at the time. Pretty well built and good dry tone. The neck was  really squarish and chunky\, probably because that's how Serge's Selmer neck was. I sold it quite a while ago\, having moved on to different handbuilt guitars.",22224,"BBCode","2012-12-25 15:17:15"
22240,4050,"Hi\,\
\
Did you receive your guitar yet?  I am also left handed and am considering ordering one from them.  I'd be interested in hearing about your experience and the quality of the guitar.  Pictures would be great too!  I was looking at a D hole.\
\
Regards\,\
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Gene",22240,"BBCode","2012-12-26 11:12:00"
22241,4212,"[quote=\"Madpiper\"]Hi\,\
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Did you receive your guitar yet?  I am also left handed and am considering ordering one from them.  I'd be interested in hearing about your experience and the quality of the guitar.  Pictures would be great too!  I was looking at a D hole.\
\
Regards\,\
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Gene[/quote]\
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Gene:  I did receive my guitar.  I haven't had it very long\, but I'll give you a synopsis of my initial experience.  First\, being in the UK\, the exchange rate varies slightly from day-to-day\, but Mike shipped my guitar for £700\, and shipped it in a used\, light-duty case per my request for no extra charge.  \
\
 Playability-wise:  First impression\, man\, this thing is light\, and the action is slightly high.  I assume this has to do with volume\, because it is VERY loud and responsive.  Far louder than my SX was\, much louder than my tricone resonator\, and obviously louder than any dreadnought.   I did have a small problem with the zero fret - it seemed to have been raised out of its slot to give higher action and prevent buzzing\, but it didn't look very nice and I am going to probably get it fixed\, and I told Mike about it\, and he apologized and offered me a $150 refund (though I haven't received it as of the writing of this pm).  Also\, I would suggest buying one of the Wegen picks\, even though it is $15.  With my SX\, I was using Dunlop 3mm stubby picks\, and that gave it a pretty snappy sound\, but with the Dunlops on this guitar\, it doesn't sound right.  The Wegen sounds great. The woodworking is all very nice\, though the top is relatively soft\, so you can easily make pick marks and grooves above the bridge.  I'm trying to decide if I should make/buy a small\, light pickguard and keep it one with some sticky tack for when I'm really bashing away\, even if it dulls the tone a bit.  There is no logo on the headstock\, just on the inside of the soundhole.\
\
Tone-wise\, I think it's dead on.  Obviously\, being lefties\, we have limited access to listening and playing other guitars easily\, but to my ears\, this definitely sounds authentic.  Very responsive.  \
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    To my knowledge\, these are made by a small luthier in Singapore through a family connection\, so keep that in mind when comparing them to alternatives.  Personally\, if I were going to buy a D-hole\, I might try an Altamira\, because people seem to claim that they make the 'best' asian budget guitars.  \
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If you'd like some photos\, I'll shoot some your way.  The top is fairly light - almost maple-colored\, as opposed to the amber-orangey look of some other selmer guitars.  I like it\, personally.",22241,"BBCode","2012-12-26 11:29:51"
22242,4060,"Dear pida\
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the payment is complete\,i wait your replay\
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happy new year Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-26 11:57:48"
22243,4050,"Thanks for the quick reply! Glad to hear you're happy with the guitar.  I sent an email inquiry today and am waiting to hear back.  All my instruments that I have now are hand made so I have an expectation of quality with anything that I buy.  I've looked a little at the Altamira's; but don't feel I should have to upgrade tuners and spend hundreds of dollars in set up costs to make an instrument playable. I did buy a Wegen pick and it does help give you a more correct GJ sound.\
 Is the finish French Polish on your guitar? \
 How was the fret dressing and such? \
 Was it well packed-how long did shipping take?\
  How was payment sent?\
We're you satisfied with the overall fit/finish of the guitar? (except the 0 fret)\
\
Thanks\,\
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Gene",22240,"BBCode","2012-12-26 12:01:36"
22245,95,"Yep... This happened to my D-500 as well. All you need to do is take a \"V\" shaped file if you have one or and XACTO and make a small \"V\" in the bridge. Just enough to keep the string from popping out. You should not need to go so deep that you will need to shim. If you do go too low that you might have to shim but just don't go too low... Let me know if you need more info or if that does not work. There is at least one other thing you can do if this does not work but it's a harder fix and takes some time.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",22235,"BBCode","2012-12-26 20:37:07"
22246,4242,"Thanx for the reply\, what I actually did was build it out a little with epoxy\, and then I redid the notch..so far\, so good....",22235,"BBCode","2012-12-26 21:31:30"
22247,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
\
I already answered your email yesterday\, but your provider rejected it as 'bulk email'.\
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The money has arrived.\
\
I promise to ship the guitar not later than tomorrow. I might even make it today\, depending on if someone is available to help me (I don't have a car and it's quite a huge package :-)\
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I'm off the computer now until tomorrow. Then I'll send you a tracking number so you can follow your package.\
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Best regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-28 02:00:18"
22248,4231,"Hey Rory\,\
\
Thanks for the info and sorry for the delay in getting back to you.  \
\
I'm interested in the guitar and am in the process of selling off another instrument to make room for a new one and acquire the funds to do so.  \
\
I'm curious also if you would entertain the possibility of including shipping costs in the $700 price?  I hate to be a chiseler but that would get me that much closer to pulling the trigger.  Let me know what you think.  \
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Otherwise if you can wait a week or two\, we've got a deal!",22211,"BBCode","2012-12-28 09:15:20"
22249,455,"Hi\,\
\
Where in the US are you located?  I'm in Santa Barbara\, Ca.  I'd be interested in checking it out if you are in Ca.\
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Do those guitars have a pliage?\
\
Thanks\,\
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Mike",22249,"BBCode","2012-12-28 10:01:16"
22250,3606,"Hey man\,\
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Just wondering if you got your guitar.  Would love to know how yours sounds and see pix",22160,"BBCode","2012-12-28 11:44:59"
22251,1415,"Sorry\,\
\
 I'm in Vermont. No pliage but still a really powerful sound. Would be willing to ship if you were interested and give a 72 hr approval like Djangobooks does. Buyer pays shipping. Thanks for the interest. \
 NIck",22251,"BBCode","2012-12-28 12:33:43"
22252,455,"Hi Nick\,\
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Thanks anyway but I've done the shipping/return thing with Michael a couple of times.\
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It's a great way to go but it gets expensive pretty fast plus a bit of a hassle with packing/etc.\
\
It's tough to buy guitars sight unseen especially GJ ones.\
\
Going to NAMM in LA next month but probably not a lot of GJ guitars there except maybe SAGA/etc production types.\
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Thanks\,\
\
Mike",22249,"BBCode","2012-12-28 14:10:12"
22253,1415,"Yeah \
 I hear you about the shipping hassle\, does start to become a bit expensive if you don't choose to keep it. Best of luck.\
 NIck",22251,"BBCode","2012-12-28 14:15:17"
22254,1219,"Hey mate\,\
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Not yet.  It's being varnished at the moment and Alain will send it to me at the beginning of January.  I've got some photos of it being built. Th woods look amazing\, even without any finish.  I'll post some images on the forum once I get it.\
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Cheers\,\
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Mike",22160,"BBCode","2012-12-28 15:12:51"
22255,4247,"hi everett\
yes i like the look of it but i am in australia.\
why are you selling it ?\
email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:alltimemusic@live.com\">alltimemusic@live.com</a><!-- e -->\
regards\
Ash",22255,"BBCode","2012-12-28 18:07:21"
22256,2201,"hi ash \
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I'm selling it because I got a new DuPont DM-50\, which is the dimauro style fhole chorus guitar. I love this guitar but I barely play it now and thought it deserved a good home :)\
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it's a good workhorse guitar\, and you can't find a DuPont for less than $3k USD. I've never shipped anything internationally\, but I can look in to it. \
\
thanks\
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everett",22255,"BBCode","2012-12-28 21:30:25"
22257,555,"Honest John\,\
I've just completed a sale on the guitar.\
Thanks for your interest.",22211,"BBCode","2012-12-28 21:42:42"
22258,4247,"Hi \
Thanks for the reply\
I am also looking for a DM 50 and saw this and thought it was worth a look.\
If I was closer I would come and have a checkout. I am struggling a bit with the mail order thing at the minute so probably take some time to think about it.\
Did you get the DM 50 from Djangobooks?\
Did u play it first ?\
How do you like It ?\
Kind Regards\
Ash",22255,"BBCode","2012-12-28 23:59:39"
22259,226,"Happy New Year to you Richard.\
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Here is a nice little piece of Django memorabilia for you and only $35\,000!!!! :shock: [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/DJANGO-REINHARDT-PROGRAM-SIGNED-/370590238043?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D4479856898778111166%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D330774711384%26]http://www.ebay.com/itm/DJANGO-REINHARD ... 4711384%26[/url]\
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Django's name does not appear in the official program because he and the string quintet were a last minute addition to the concert.\
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Roger",22232,"BBCode","2012-12-29 00:50:35"
22260,2201,"yes\, i bought the DM from michael at djangobooks. I have been looking for an f-hole chorus style for a long time. i played a few before\, and i decided on the dupont because well\, it was the most dupont sounding :)\
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it does sound quite a bit different\, so it depends on what you're looking for. i played rhythm for many years with a group\, and the d-hole is the most full sounding. it's got a lot of mid to low end\, and is the loudest guitar i've owned. i had a john jorgensen DG 320\, which was a pretty good guitar\, but no where near a hand made dupont or other maker. \
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the DM 50 sounds a little more like an arch top (it has an arched back)\, and the neck is slightly wider than the MDC. i think it's decent for rhythm\, better for lead...i really like it for solo guitar playing. \
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i will say that if you're worried about buying through the mail\, it's definitely good to at least play a couple. the advice i get constantly is you can't go wrong with dupont\, busato\, favino\, and selmer. dupont's the easiest to acquire\, and they never crank out a lemon. each one i've played has been awesome. new favino's are equally as good if not better\, but more pricey. busato and selmer are vintage so they're a lot of $$$$. \
\
hope this helps!",22255,"BBCode","2012-12-29 09:29:06"
22261,4247,"Hi Everett\
I meant to say that I am looking for a MD !\
I recently bought a 60's DM chorus style Castelucia of Michael. It's a cool\
Guitar. A bit harder to play than the newer stuff but has funky old tone\
Thanks for taking the time to respond. \
Regards and happy picking\
Ash",22255,"BBCode","2012-12-29 11:38:52"
22262,3951,"Hi again\,\
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I didn't make it until today. This is the tracking number:\
711078623730\
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You can see where your package is located by entering this number here:\
[url=http://www.dhl.de/en/paket/kundenservice/sendungsverfolgung.html]http://www.dhl.de/en/paket/kundenservic ... lgung.html[/url]\
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Please inform me when the package has arrived.\
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I wish you lots of fun with your guitar!\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-29 13:57:38"
22263,4050,"",21800,"BBCode","2012-12-29 14:09:20"
22264,3253,"Wow! You'd need a millionaire's piggybank to afford that.  :shock: \
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To change the subject - The other day I read the liner notes to the old RCA Victor \"Djangology\" release. (On CD as BlueBird Djangology.) It says that \"The sessions were privately recorded and rediscovered a few years ago by a RCA Victor executive who urged the purchase of the masters.\"\
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[url]http://basementrug.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/django-reinhardt_bluebird-djangology-notes.jpg[/url]\
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In the Intégrale Vol. 17 liner notes it says this person was Jean-Paul Guiter\, whoever that might have been.\
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There are still unissued tunes from these sessions that were supposedly unissued due to damage. While I don't doubt this claim\, thing is that today they may very well have the ability to be played. Today we have optical scanner s\, that in sense take a picture of the surface of the record and plays back the image\, and machines that play old records with the use of lasers\, much like a CD is played. The question remains though - where are the records? RCA Victor is now called RCA Records and is owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Is it possible that they still exist\, and if so are they in a vault or with a private collector? What do you think? I would very much like to hear them someday.\
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I have another question for you and I'm very curious\, what did your parents tell you about that concert they went to see? What tunes did they play?  :) \
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All the best.\
Richard",22232,"BBCode","2012-12-29 15:03:45"
22265,4238,"I am interested in the guitar.  My email is     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:brad4h@jeffnet.org\">brad4h@jeffnet.org</a><!-- e -->\
Brad",22265,"BBCode","2012-12-29 20:52:40"
22266,3951,"One more thing: The styrofoam peanuts (300 l!) are made of corn and compostable.\
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Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2012-12-30 01:38:44"
22267,226,"Jean-Paul Guiter was (is?) a recorded producer who\, I think\, specialised in jazz. If there are still any useable takes from the Rome sessions around\, I would have thought they would have been issued by now regardless of the quality. There are some pretty dreadful sound quality tracks in the Integrale series and that has not prevented them from being released. Any \"new\" stuff by Django would be at a premium these days even if it was distorted/crackly and as you say\, they can do incredible things with these old recording now\, so I rather feel that anything even vaguely useable has already been issued.......but you never know!!!\
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When Paul Balmer was writing his book about Grappelli (10 to 12 years ago?)\, he asked me the same question about my parents memories of Django. I sent him the rather rambling text below and he used a couple of quotes in the book:-\
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[color=#800000]The following is the result of several recent specific conversations with my parents and many years of just generally chatting with them about Django. I have written as much as possible in verbatim quotes from them\, which means some repetition\, and these are in inverted commas. Where I have added a comment of my own for clarification\, I've put that in brackets. I have also tried to place as many of these quotes as I could in some sort of logical order. For the most part\, their stories were very consistent although occasionally\, the comments were not totally compatible. However\, I was primarily seeking qualitative\, emotional responses rather than a statement of generally well documented historical facts and that inevitably leads to some inconsistencies. I've split it into two sections for simplicity. \
[u]\
CAMBRIDGE THEATRE CONCERT[/u] \
(The concert was on Sunday\, January 30th\, 1938 at the Cambridge Theatre\, London and organised by the music newspaper \"Melody Maker\". The Quintet of the Hot Club of France was top of the bill and the other acts were:- (1)The Mills Brothers (2) Eric Siday\, Reginald Leopald & Frenchie Sartell (3) Claude Bampton's Blind Orchestra (with a unknown George Shearing on piano). The Quintet's personnel was Stephane\, Django\, Joseph Reinhardt\, Roger Chaput and Louis Vola.... One of the studio publicity photos in the programme actually shows Eugene Vees rather than Joseph with the Quintet crowding round an early \"D\" hole Maccaferri which has a classical guitar style bridge mounting). \
\"They were all wearing black dinner jackets and looked very smart. Stephane stood at the left and occasionally wandered across slightly in front of the guitarists when he was playing a solo. The three guitars were in a line with Django in the middle and just a bit forward of the other two. The bassist\, who I think was Louis Vola (it was)\, stood behind the guitarists. They played two sessions\, one before the interval and one after. I think each session must have lasted about half an hour but is was so exciting\, you lost track of time. Chappie D’Amato introduced them (he was the compere for the whole event) and I'm pretty sure the first tune they played was \"Djangology\" ( it probably was as it was the signature tune of the Quintet for many years)\".......\"I can't recall exactly what tunes they played but I do remember \"Night & Day\"\, \"Daphne\"\, \"Sweet Georgia Brown\" and \"Mystery Pacific\".....they went absolutely crazy on \"Mystery Pacific\". I don't know how they got those train effects.\".......\" Most of the time Django was totally impassive. He seemed to play as if there was nobody else other than the Quintet was in the room. It wasn't as if he was unfriendly - he seemed a warm person - but he was just completely absorbed in his music.\"......\"He (Django) seemed totally relaxed and he hardly ever looked up from his guitar. But sometimes when he had played something really special\, he would look up at the audience and give a twinkling\, half smile as if to say \"what did you think of that then?\"\"........\" At the end of some of the numbers (tunes)\, when the audience was shouting for more\, he would look up and smile shyly. He was obviously pleased it was all going so well\" \
\"First of all\, they played what I suppose they had planned beforehand but then people started shouting requests at them and they started playing whatever people asked for. It was fantastic. They could play whatever people asked. Django would look across to Stephane\, perhaps say a couple of words. Then off they would go. They made it look so easy\"....\"There was a fantastic rapport between Django and Stephane Grappelli. They seem to know exactly what each other was going to do. There was never any hesitation about anything\"........\"Django's face was impassive and there were no show business gimmicks about what they did. It was just fantastic music. Although I do remember when playing a solo\, Django's left hand would sometimes flick down to quickly retune a string as his right hand hammered away on a different open string. I think that was probably a bit of showmanship\". (There is a story told by the guitarist Jimmy Gourlay that Django could tune his guitar by hitting all the open strings just once like a chord and then adjust the tuning in one go without re-hitting any of the strings)........\"Django's fingers seemed to float over the strings and when he was playing solos\, the two good fingers were often parallel with the finger board\, not across it. Sometimes\, these two fingers almost seemed to cross over one another in a way that is impossible to do. (See the Ultraphone advert on page 78 of Ian Cruickshank's \"Django's Gypsies). When he was playing chords\, he would somehow clamp his bend\, crippled fingers onto the top two strings I think\"........(I asked them specifically whether they could hear Django's solos over the accompaniment because acoustics in those days were very basic)....\"Yes. You could hear him clearly all the time. Lovely sound. He would hit the strings really hard sometimes. But he did it so easily. Quite often the bassist would shout something like \"Oh Yeah\" in a deep throaty French accent\". (There is actually a \"debate\" between my parents as to who did the shouting. My mother says Django - my father says the bassist) \
\"As the concert went on\, the audience got more and more excited. There was a group of French people up at the back and they were going absolutely crazy. Screaming and shouting and stamping their feet. Everybody was enjoying it but the French got them even more worked up. We were all standing up and shouting and cheering at the end of each tune. Probably a bit like a Beatles concert.\" (That would have been pretty unheard of at the time. People may have clapped and cheered loudly but seldom stood up).......\"The audience would not let them go. They just kept screaming for more and they played several encores\"........\"It was a nice informal concert full of people who obviously loved the playing of Django and Stephane. You had a really happy almost cosy feeling being there. They both seemed very friendly people\". \
\"It is a night I will never forget. I suppose now when I look back on\, it was a night of real history. I loved it but I wish I had taken more notice of it at the time so that I could remember more about it. For all the things you (that's me) have done\, it is something we have done that you will never be able to do. (They are damn right there and I would give up many of the things I have done to have seen Reinhardt play). It was only Django Reinhardt who could have got us up to London in those days. (Remember we are talking 62 years ago and travelling just a few miles was considered very adventurous for most people)\". \
(This was probably a particularly successful concert because it was organised specifically for jazz enthusiasts. Some of the other places the Quintet played in the UK were between the \"A\" and \"B\" movies at a cinema or in the Music Halls (Vaudeville) in between comics telling dirty jokes and women dancers with legs like tree trunks. What sacrilege!!.......They did share top of the bill with Tom Mix at the London Palladium once (the most prestigious entertainment venue in the UK at the time) but Django didn't bother to turn up on the first night! \
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[u]DJANGO - 1930's[/u] \
These quotes are mostly from my father who was the real fan and followed Django quite keenly through to WWII:- \
\"I used to particularly like Eddie Lang and also Carl Kress & Dick McDonough but as soon as I heard Django\, I began to lose interest in them. They were all right but Django seemed to be in a different league. At the time\, the things he did on the guitar seemed completely impossible. Some people thought the records were doctored in some way; probably speeded up - and he could only get those effects by tuning his guitar in a funny way.\"........\"I had never heard anything like that music before. It was so totally different. He (Django) and Stephane made Eddie Lang & Joe Venuti sound a bit weak and now when I hear Venuti & Lang\, they really do sound old fashioned but the Quintet sounds as good as ever\"........\"With people like Stochelo Rosenberg about today\, you cannot believe what a revelation it was to first hear Django in the 30's. What he did seemed to be just incredible and no one else could do anything like it even with all their fingers\". \
(I questioned my father closely on what he thought the music was at the time...... Was it jazz? Was it gypsy music? What was it?) \"I had no idea at all what it was because it was so different and it didn't matter to me in any case. I just loved it. I suppose it defied categorisation to me. It came from nowhere. I probably thought it was \"Swing\" which was the \"in\" music at the time\". \
\"You used to be able to buy Django records at Woolworths for 6d (£0.02) and he was on the radio quite a lot. We used to listen to him when I was in the army during the war. Someone would find an old wireless (probably illegally) and we would hide away somewhere listening to Django. I remember once the Colonel knew I liked Django and he called me into his office so we could listen to him\" \
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Can you imagine what it must have been like there on that night????!!!!! :D  :D \
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Roger",22232,"BBCode","2012-12-30 11:17:06"
22268,3253,"Incredible anecdotes. Put a big smile on my face. Thanks so much Roger! And to think that there would have been many\, many nights just like that one throughout Europe during Django's life. We all wish we could've been there.\
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As for the records\, they're lying about somewhere\, I'm sure. But does anybody even know where they are? Unless they're shattered into many fragments\, they should be salvagable. But I've never seen any mention of their whereabouts or any additional information\, ever.\
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Apparently these two photos are at the Exhibition. Very cool. They both seem to be full crops\, which in the case of the Holland one shows us that Django is actually sitting down! Unfortunately the resolution is poor. 8)\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Django w Hat Holland 1937.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",22232,"BBCode","2012-12-31 05:57:34"
22269,2458,"Hi\,\
Are you still in need of a copy?  I have one I'd be happy to sell\, if you're\
interested.  I'm located in California.\
Thanks\,\
Pamela",22269,"BBCode","2012-12-31 10:25:04"
22270,4193,"Hey Hemert\,\
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    Happy New Year\, \
\
pickitjohn here\
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    I saw your activity on the  and wanted to check and see if you were or are you connected with the Gypsy Jazz Rhythm coirse with Nous'che Rosenberg?\
I was wondering if the course was ever sent out. Is it possible to get in the game I evidently missed the drive but would love to get the course.\
When will it be available?\
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hope all is well appreciate your help\
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Happy New Year\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",22270,"BBCode","2012-12-31 17:55:58"
22271,226,"I tend to think if those unissued takes were salvageable\, they would have already been salvaged but let's hope I'm wrong.\
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It seems the hat photo is actually part of the Studio Tronchet set and not from Holland even though Django seems to be wearing exactly the same clothes. :? \
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I have never seen a really good quality copy of Django with the car. This is the best I have and is a slightly smaller crop than the one you posted.\
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I will be going round the exhibition with Guillaume Lesigne who provided some of the exhibits which will be great as he can translate for me.  :)",22232,"BBCode","2013-01-01 05:32:03"
22272,4207,"Yes\, I'm interested. How much\, including shipping? 49103 zip.\
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Thanks\,\
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Scott",22269,"BBCode","2013-01-02 04:09:52"
22273,151,"Hi Chip\
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I sent you a message with Jon Corbin's email address - he's the guy for the Django Birthday party - via your regular email account\, I don't know if you got it or if was blocked by a spam blocker or something.  If not\, let me know and I'll resend.  I told Jon you guys would be a perfect fit for the show.\
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I have your chart for Medi. Blues.  It's half size and is written out in Nolan's weird tablature\, but I'm sure you can manage with it.  I also have a couple of CDs for you.  But since I am sending things\, if there are any old recordings or charts or video that you would like\, I'll be happy to add them on if I have them.\
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Best\
Scot",22222,"BBCode","2013-01-03 09:25:20"
22274,95,"Sweet. Glad to hear it worked out.\
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 I use 30 weight\, black CA when I need to do that. Works well and easy to sand. After final finishing it's about 98% invisible. You can find it but only if you are really looking for it. Even works with rose wood bridges. Maybe more like 75% or 80% visible with the lighter wood color but still good. Can't see it from 4 feet away.\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",22235,"BBCode","2013-01-03 20:28:09"
22275,1581,"\"...fighting the temptation to buy a CBA. [..if I buy more stuff\, I'll be a better player\, right ? ]. \
I hope I can get close to the CBA-playing Loeffleur sound on piano accordion\"\
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Oh man\, Andy\, I'm in the exact same boat. I have an old Hohner CBA and have been tempted to change over to it not just for the sound but because the fingering pattern for all scales and chords is the same for every key -- how much sense does that make!? Tons!  In fact\, I just bought the Maugain book \"Exercices Techniques Gammes et Arpeges at Brandon's\, who goes by Brandoneon on this forum\, suggestion\, thinking once again that I'd switch over.  But I've realized that when I play a song from memory\, I'm seeing the piano keys in my mind\, so to switch to the buttons seems like I'd really be starting all over.   Difficult decision....\
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As for the sound\, I've wondered the same thing.  I do think that it's possible for a piano accordion to sound close to a CBA\, but the CBAs sound a little more \"breathy\" to me; like they're able to sustain/echo for longer.  \
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\"...interesting that he doesn't use the bass-side  when with the band\, I think......\"\
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I've been watching that for four or five years now and at first I thought\, \"Well\, he/she must be a piano player who decided it was easier to carry an accordion to a gig rather than a keyboard.\"  But Julien Labro of the Hot Club of Detroit said he doesn't play his basses when he playing with a bass player.  And others have said the same thing.  In contrast\, David Lange of Pearl Django always plays his basses and they have a great bass player.  I find that when I'm playing along with a bass player that I can do things that complement the bass OR I can just not play the basses.  Either way seems to work. \
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Enjoy the accordion!\
Lorretta",22275,"BBCode","2013-01-04 09:21:07"
22276,1021,"Dean\, \
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I have to apologize for not getting back to you before -- it took some time and effort to convince my wife that I NEEDED this guitar  :) (It's hard for her to understand why 5 guitars isn't enough)\
\
I know mentioned you needed to sell it for holiday cash\, so I wanted to see if this was still available. \
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thanks!\
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Tim",22213,"BBCode","2013-01-04 14:17:33"
22277,1275,"Hi tim.  Yes still for sale.  Feel free to email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:deanoguitar@gmail.com\">deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks Dean",22213,"BBCode","2013-01-05 05:33:27"
22278,2661,"I will take some new photos and email them to you. Also\, I'll give it very thorough inspection tomorrow to check for any possible dings/scratches and take detailed photos of anything I find. Not long ago I discovered skype so you could also see the guitar in real time over skype. I'll be out the rest of the day but will check my email tonight. My email address is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jordansayers@hotmail.com\">jordansayers@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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I have good references\, have jammed with Alfonso Ponticelli a few times as well as some other lesser known gypsy jazz folks at Caravan Guitars in Chicago. For me\, it's always anxiety provoking to buy a guitar online unless I know that the person has good references. \
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Peace\,\
Jordan Sayers aka steam-powered",22278,"BBCode","2013-01-05 13:15:16"
22279,1171,"Hey Scot!\
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Yes I got in touch with Jon Corbin\, and told him about you and the band but he said he has 7 bands already and just couldn't take anybody else this year. Maybe next year...in any case thank you again for thinking highly enough of us to recommend!\
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If you want to send the Mediterranean Blues\, I'd be happy to reimburse you for the postage. Or a better idea might be for me to come to Charlotte. I'm off all of Jan. Perhaps I could grab it then\, we could play a little and get that beer? :)\
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Chip",22222,"BBCode","2013-01-05 13:19:07"
22280,548,"Ok- thanks\, I recently sent my 2004 MD-50 to Caravan guitars because I didn't want to sell it myself\, so I understand ( I found the 14 fret guitar too much to get used to so am wanting to go back to a 12 fret)....\
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Bill",22278,"BBCode","2013-01-05 13:20:18"
22283,2661,"I actually had the same problem\, started with an oval hole MD-50 Dupont\, found the scale length too long for my fingers\, and sold it to fund my MC 50. Not easy to find\, took me several months before I found this one at archtop guitars.\
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The 12-fret D-hole MC-50 is\, IMO\, the perfect gypsy jazz guitar\, sounds better than any 14-fretters to my ears. Also\, most of Django's early work was recorded using a 12-fret D-hole with 10 gauge strings\, so you can't get any closer to the early Django sound. BTW\, I've known Josh at Caravan for a well over a year now. His uncle plays an old GIbson archtop with a fiddle player at a local restaurant not far from Caravan.\
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I own nine high-end guitars but this is the one I play the least often\, hence I'm selling it to raise funds for my wedding (2nd time is the charm). Honestly\, I do not want to sell it\, absolutely love it\, wish I could keep it\, but something has to go. Are you in the Chicago area? You can come by and try it anytime. I work about ten minutes south of Caravan Guitars. You can call me with any questions but I'm heading out the door now. My # is 773-627-0955. My phone has been on the fritz so if you hear a squealing noise\, don't leave a message\, just call again.\
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Peace\,\
Jordan",22278,"BBCode","2013-01-05 13:49:27"
22284,620,"Hi Paul\,\
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The faux tortoise is a Dugain\, one of his contoured picks. Here's the link to the DB listing:\
[url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/dugain_tortoiseacetate_contour[/url]\
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It has a darker tone than the Wegens\, warmer and not so jangly. I especially like it with my vintage Joseph Di Mauro\, but it's nice with my Shopis guitars also.\
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I like his bone pick also\, but it has a little bit of a squeak\, which the tortoise does not. I've also tried wooden picks of various sorts\, but they always leave a little dust behind.\
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I have used the Gorilla Snot with some Dunlop Jazz picks that are completely flat\, which I use for Freddy Green style rhythm. Used to have trouble hanging onto them\, but that's gone away. The Gorilla Snot was very effective\, though\, a very little bit does the trick\, and it stays on your finger and thumb for a long time.\
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Ben",22284,"BBCode","2013-01-05 13:57:01"
22285,620,"No\, the one in the link that I sent you (obviously our messages crossed in the ether) is about half that thickness. I've never tried the 5mm\, but it would be interesting. I like the 5mm Wegens sometimes.",22285,"BBCode","2013-01-05 13:59:08"
22287,4050,"Hi\,\
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Willing to ship to Canada?  If so send me your Paypal address.\
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Thanks\,\
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Gene",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-05 19:05:14"
22288,1920,"Hey madpiper\,\
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I'll check shipping prices to Canada and let you know very shortly. Thanks\, Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-05 20:58:40"
22289,1920,"Hi Gene\, \
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If you send me your address and shipping location\, I can see what the cost will be. I will let you know by tomorrow.\
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thanks\, \
Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-06 11:58:39"
22290,4050,"348 Willowbrook Close NW\
Airdrie\, Alberta\
Canada\
T4B 2S5",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-06 12:04:05"
22291,4050,"A regular envelope would do fine.",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-07 07:33:34"
22292,151,"Hi Chip\
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Sorry it didn't work out for DjangoParty this year.  Maybe next year...\
\
If you want to come down to Charlotte\, that's fine.  My days off are Friday and Saturday\, Friday afternoon/evening would be the best time to come for a visit.  If you have a good laptop that can copy DVD etc\, be sure to bring it.\
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Whatever is a good day for you to come down\, we'll figure something out.  You can always call me in the morning\, cell 704-905 8179.  \
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Best\
Scot",22222,"BBCode","2013-01-07 11:05:11"
22293,1920,"Can I have your full name? It may be a few extra dollars to send to Canada. I'm checking right now.\
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Thanks\,\
Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-07 13:32:12"
22294,1920,"Send $50 to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tpcima@gmail.com\">tpcima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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When your PayPal is in there\, I'll send it out.\
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Thanks",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-07 13:34:59"
22295,4050,"Gene Rawe",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-07 13:47:39"
22296,4060,"hello dear\,\
the guitar is here\,and it sound great!\
a last question:wich cord are on it?\
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best regards\
Mariano",21948,"BBCode","2013-01-08 08:09:39"
22297,1920,"Hey Gene\, \
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Let me know when you plan to send that money into my paypal. \
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thanks\,\
Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-08 08:30:12"
22298,3951,"Hi Mariano\,\
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I am glad everything went fine.\
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I'm not sure about the strings. Probably Savarez Argentines. No clue about string gauge\, but I think they only produce two sets with ball ends (1610M and 1610MF).\
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I wish you lots of fun with your new guitar!\
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Best regards\
Oliver",21948,"BBCode","2013-01-08 08:52:56"
22299,4050,"Tim\,\
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PayPal address?\
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Gene",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-08 09:00:58"
22300,1920,"my email address for Paypal is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:TPCima@gmail.com\">TPCima@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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thanks\, \
Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-08 10:31:35"
22303,4050,"Tim\,\
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Payment sent.\
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Thanks\,\
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Gene",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-08 13:05:58"
22304,1920,"Hey Gene\,\
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Sending Blue Chip out today.\
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Thanks\,\
Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-09 03:12:35"
22305,1833,"liako emeis paizoume idi ta exis:\
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tears\
minor swing\
lulu swing\
swing 48\
clair de lune\
swing 42\
daphne\
anniversary song\
minor blues\
djangology\
douce ambiance\
dream of you\
ill see you in my dreams\
j'attendrai\
loverman\
hungaria\
nuages\
seul ce soir\
si tu savais\
troublant bolero\
song d autumn\
coquette\
for sephora\
made for isaac\
made for wesley\
i cant't give you anything but love\
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**mporei na exo xexasei kati..alla kata basei auta",22305,"BBCode","2013-01-09 04:39:13"
22306,551,"OK TA TSEKARA TA KSERW MALLON OLA APO OTI 8YMAMAI SOU VAZW TWRA MERIKA POU MOU ARESOUN ( OXI ANAGASTIKA NA PAIKSOUME )\
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INSENSIBLEMENT\
DJANGO S TIGER \
WEBSTER\
ALL THE THINGS \
IM CONFESSIN\
IT HAD TO BE YOU\
DJANGOLOGY\
ANOTHER YOU \
HIT THE ROAD JACK ( GIA PLAKA KAI GIA PALAMAKIA )\
LADY BE GOOD\
DINAH\
AFTER YOU VE GONE \
LIMEHOUSE BLUES\
OUT OF NOWHERE\
MANOIR\
THEM THEIR EYES \
SWEET GEORGIA\
BELLEVILE\
SFUNGARIA\
CHEROKEE\
I LOVE YOU\
BRAZIL\
CARAVAN ?\
WHEN DAY IS DONE\
BILLET DOUX\
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AYTA GIA ARXH MPOREI NA EXW EPANALAVEI KATI \, PES MOU TI NOMIZIS \, FILAKIA",22305,"BBCode","2013-01-09 05:11:56"
22307,551,"OK TA TSEKARA TA KSERW MALLON OLA APO OTI 8YMAMAI SOU VAZW TWRA MERIKA POU MOU ARESOUN ( OXI ANAGASTIKA NA PAIKSOUME )\
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INSENSIBLEMENT\
DJANGO S TIGER \
WEBSTER\
ALL THE THINGS \
IM CONFESSIN\
IT HAD TO BE YOU\
DJANGOLOGY\
ANOTHER YOU \
HIT THE ROAD JACK ( GIA PLAKA KAI GIA PALAMAKIA )\
LADY BE GOOD\
DINAH\
AFTER YOU VE GONE \
LIMEHOUSE BLUES\
OUT OF NOWHERE\
MANOIR\
THEM THEIR EYES \
SWEET GEORGIA\
BELLEVILE\
SFUNGARIA\
CHEROKEE\
I LOVE YOU\
BRAZIL\
CARAVAN ?\
WHEN DAY IS DONE\
BILLET DOUX\
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AYTA GIA ARXH MPOREI NA EXW EPANALAVEI KATI \, PES MOU TI NOMIZIS \, FILAKIA",22305,"BBCode","2013-01-09 05:15:37"
22311,563,"I think a bunch of us from Chicago will be up there\, weather permitting. See you then.\
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Glad to hear you are getting gigs!!!",22311,"BBCode","2013-01-09 09:01:59"
22313,2132,"Hey Craig - thanks for the post.  I found an AT831B for $179\, great price.  Given my bent - rhythm - you think this is a good option then\, yes?  The Stimer sounds good when playing lead\, but agreed\, not happy with the sound on rhythm.  I'll have to wait on the amp\, for the time being\, I plug in to others' systems\, but with this AT831B on sale (don't imagine it will last)\, figured it's a good option to commit to.  \
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Thanks for whatever thoughts you might have.\
Best\,\
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Paul",22313,"BBCode","2013-01-10 07:17:45"
22314,131,"Paul\,\
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I've had an AT 831B for 4-5 years and I've been pleased with it.  Lots of people use them.    The 831B has a higher frequency response\, but my old ears can't hear anything over 10 KHz any more\, so I doubt is sounds any better than the cheaper Pro-70 to me at least.    The 831B has a lower frequency response as well\, but you will probably end up filtering this out anyway to prevent feedback.  That said\, some\, but not all\, people say the 831B does sound better and I'd probably go that way again if i was doing it.  \
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Either will come with a mic clip to hold the mic at the edge of the sound hole. You can experiment with it inside and outside the guitar near the hole\, but I've found this area feedback prone and a bit boomy.  The best setup I've found is the AT 8418 Unimount (picture below\, Michael sells them) clipped on to the B string tailpiece stud and pointing down to the top\, about 1-1/2\" south of the high E string and about 1\" behind the bridge\, about 1/2\" off the top.   This requires putting an S bend in the flexible boom.   At first you will think this is a bit precarious\, but it works surprisingly well.  \
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All the magnetic pickups I've tried (Stimer\, Peche ala Mouche\, Krivo)  have a disagreeable popping sound that occurs when the chord is first hit playing rhythm and the only solution I have found for this is turn it way down and play mostly acoustic.   Not really the point eh?    The AT will work well for you and you will find it has a surprising amount of headroom when playing rhythm only.   \
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Certainly you want an \"acoustic\" amp because they have frequency response in the 15-20 KHz range.   Magnetic pickups top out at 5K (which is why they don't sound \"acoustic\") and an amp designed for mags will have a similar 5-6K top end response.    Some acoustic amp/speaker setups will sound thin and tinny\, so if you don't like what you hear from the AT mic\, try different amps/PA system.   As I said before\, the AI Corus is a great amp.  Most all the GJ players in the DC area use them\, they are that good.   \
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All the best\, \
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Craig\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Unimount.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",22313,"BBCode","2013-01-10 08:38:06"
22315,2132,"Wow\, thank you so much Craig.  I know so absolutely little about sound and amplifying\, I'm at sea...and you've helped a ton\, thanks again.  My neighbor\, who doesn't play GJ\, is a huge tube guy\, and he was in love with the Stimer on his Fender amp....OK for lead\, but I didn't like rhythm at all - certain now\, it's what you describe below and on the forum.  Seems like $179 is a great price for the 831B (don't know if you saw it\, but the Pro70 is coming in at $139)\, so likely going that way...though I know a lot of people (did I remember right - Jorgenson?) have been really happy with the Pro70 as well.  Always decisions!\
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Thanks\, man.  Hope to see you guys in the flesh\, sooner rather than later.  \
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Best\,\
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Paul\
608-467-2278",22313,"BBCode","2013-01-10 08:47:33"
22316,2132,"Just bought the 831B from Michael.  Thanks again\, Craig\, very excited.",22313,"BBCode","2013-01-10 09:56:46"
22317,346,"Hi Passacaglia\,\
I am interested in the Stimer you've got for sale and I can burn a copy of Aurore if you like (obviously two separate transactions....unless you really want to trade... :lol: )\
The catch is\, I'm leaving town for the weekend and will be pretty much unavailable until monday.\
If somebody is ready to jump on the Stimer now\,..SELL IT!!!\
But if you can wait until next week\, we'll talk.\
The cd\,..anytime you want it I'll send it along.\
Let me know what you think\,\
Best\,\
Rick",22317,"BBCode","2013-01-10 11:49:04"
22318,2132,"Newcastle\, thanks.  You're in the UK\, right?  Sorry\, should have specified\, don't want to deal with international shipping stuff.  I also suspect this thing will go quickly\, but if you're in the States and the Stimer is still around\, thanks\, will let you know.  No need on the Fapy CD.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Paul",22318,"BBCode","2013-01-10 11:57:06"
22319,346,"Hi\,\
Well\, actually\, I'm in central Virginia...U.S.A.\
I just really like Newcastle beer.\
I'll check back when I return.",22317,"BBCode","2013-01-10 12:16:17"
22320,2132,"[quote=\"NewcastleBud\"]Hi\,\
Well\, actually\, I'm in central Virginia...U.S.A.\
I just really like Newcastle beer.\
I'll check back when I return.[/quote]\
\
Hhah\, I see.  Traveled pretty close to there\, Stoke on Trent.  Not a brown ale fan\, but the northern style\, particularly Newcastle\, is excellent\, agreed.",22318,"BBCode","2013-01-10 12:28:20"
22321,1833,"ela \, mia xara einai opote mporoume na tin sugkrotisume siga siga.\
\
\
all the things you are \
it had to be you\
coquette\
another you\
hungaria\
django's tiger\
minor swing\
caravan\
djangology\
sweet georgia\
limehouse blues\
im confessin\
i love you\
when day is done\
made for wesley :) :wink: \
swing 42\
minor blues\
after youve gone\
belleville\
i cant give you anything\
daphne\
lady be good \
dinah\
them there eyes\
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pos sou fenete?",22305,"BBCode","2013-01-11 06:37:10"
22322,551,"WRAIA WILL DO DE TO KSERW TO MADE FOR WESLEY ALLA TI DIAOLO DE PREPEI NA EINAI KAI TO GIANT STEPS",22305,"BBCode","2013-01-11 07:04:27"
22323,1833,"hehe :mrgreen:",22305,"BBCode","2013-01-11 07:41:35"
22324,620,"Hi Charlie\,\
\
Hope all is well with you. \
\
I sent you an e-mail a few days ago\, but perhaps you aren't using the same ID anymore\, so I thought I'd try a PM. I see that your Favino is for sale at Retrofret. What's up with that? I thought you absolutely loved that guitar. It looks like a real beauty\, and Rodrigo says it's a really nice one.\
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I'm still enjoying the Shopis oval hole that I bought from you. If the Favino was better than that\, it must be an awesome instrument indeed. I may have told you that I got Rodrigo to build me an S model D hole to go with it.\
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All the best\,\
\
Ben Robertson",22324,"BBCode","2013-01-11 09:04:10"
22325,4050,"Michael\,\
\
The tune you are playing when you demo guitars (ex. The 2010 Shopis D'Artagnan); is it your own composition or someone else's?  Is there more to it? Located in a book perhaps?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Gene",22325,"BBCode","2013-01-11 11:29:58"
22326,9,"Hi Gene\,\
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That's Django's Improvisation #6\, it's written out in my Unaccompanied Django book:\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/books/unaccompanied_django/]http://www.djangobooks.com/books/unaccompanied_django/[/url]\
\
thanks!\
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Michael",22326,"BBCode","2013-01-11 11:37:19"
22328,620,"Paul\, I'm afraid I have no experience with the AER. I know a lot of pros use them\, but they do seem to work better with certain pickups\, not so well with others. I would rely on Michael's expertise on that. \
\
I do still have the David. Mine is what they now call the Classic. It's very clean\, excellent with a mike\, and if you want a less electric sound out of a Stimer\, it will tame it somewhat. I tried it with a Peche a la Mouche\, very similar to the Stimer. As Michael has sometimes indicated\, it is somewhat underpowered for its rating. The new David probably fixes that.\
\
The other guys in my band all use the Baggs. I use a Headway EDB1\, which I liken to a Baggs on steroids. More features than the Baggs\, including two input channels\, notch filter\, and mute switch. I got it because at one time I was blending an AT831b with a pickup. I don't do that anymore\, but it's still a great preamp. If you don't have a need for two channels\, the Baggs is a workhorse. You don't necessarily need it with an amp\, but if you want to go into a PA\, it acts as a DI and gives you a good bit of ability to contour the sound at the source rather than at the board\, which is usually better. You can DI into the board with the XLR out and still run a line into your amp if you want to use it as an onstage monitor. It will also boost your signal so you can get more volume out of a low powered amp if necessary.\
\
Hope this helps\,\
\
Ben",22328,"BBCode","2013-01-12 12:17:48"
22334,620,"That's correct\, just the Ischell mike\, no other source. I was blending a Schertler Basik with an AT831b because I found the Basik by itself to be a little shrill.",22328,"BBCode","2013-01-13 10:43:04"
22336,4270,"Ciao Alberto\, mi chiamo Cristiano e vivo anch' io in provincia di Pordenone\, a Caneva. Mi sto appassionando al mondo gypsy jazz\, e suono la chitarra a livello basico\, mi chiedevo come fosse finita la tua ricerca di uno strumento di qualità buona\, e inoltre vorrei chiederti se sai consigliarmi qualche insegnante\, che possa darmi lezioni private\, in zona. Ciao e grazie",22336,"BBCode","2013-01-14 04:54:35"
22338,620,"It's definitely the best combination I've found yet. I don't care for the Stimer type sound\, either. I'm totally into acoustic Django\, don't really spend much time listening to his postwar stuff. As far as I'm concerned\, if you're going to put a mag pickup on a gypsy guitar\, you might as well be playing the cheapest Asian-built box you can find\, 'cause you're getting the sound of the pickup and not the guitar.",22328,"BBCode","2013-01-14 11:33:50"
22340,4050,"Hi\,\
\
I would take all three if you would re-consider shipping to Canada.  I would be willing to pay extra for the shipping and would send a money order.\
\
Gene\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Gene.rawe@yahoo.com\">Gene.rawe@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",22340,"BBCode","2013-01-14 13:26:06"
22342,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60089#p60089]Subject: help me name of this track ?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Bones\"]Wow\, nice one!  Does anyone have a lead sheet?\
\
thanks[/quote]\
\
Hi\,\
\
Here is the music sheet to 'Jardin d'Hiver'. Check out Henri Salvador's original version on Youtube.\
\
Sorry but I still believe that the tune initially asked by Andy was not this one\, but it was 2 years ago!\
\
Best\
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François RAVEZ",22342,"BBCode","2013-01-17 01:50:53"
22343,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60089#p60089]Subject: help me name of this track ?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Bones\"]Wow\, nice one!  Does anyone have a lead sheet?\
\
thanks[/quote]\
\
Hi\,\
\
Here is the music sheet to 'Jardin d'Hiver'. Check out Henri Salvador's original version on Youtube.\
\
Sorry but I still believe that the tune initially asked by Andy was not this one\, but it was 2 years ago!\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",22342,"BBCode","2013-01-17 01:50:53"
22346,151,"Paul\
\
Waso was a band that went through many changes over the years.  It was basically the first real quality band that played Django's tunes in the traditional HCQ style.  But while Fapy\, like most gypsy guitarists\, has been relatively static in what he plays (which is certainly OK)\, Koen de Kauter is a guy who plays an incredible variety of musical styles and somehow manages to put his own stamp on everything he does. Eventually Fapy left and I guess that Koen retained the name - I don't know what the name means but one of de Kauter's sons is named Waso. The later Waso records like \"Ronde de Jurons\"\, \"Lumiere et Ombre\" and three or four others are Koen de Kauter doing his own music with various people\, which is not gypsy jazz at all.  The ones you have are an excellent overview of the Waso I think you are interested in - the djangocentric Waso.\
\
I have over a dozen recording of Koen de Kauter in various settings and they are all among my favorite recordings in any style.  He is truly a master musician.  I suppose that if I had not become friends with Francis Moerman so early in my explorations of this music\, I would have gone looking for Koen de Kauter\, because they are similar guys who went where their imaginations took them and did not get stuck in a rut - and I may go looking for him yet.\
\
I play rhythm almost exclusively and have never studied the soloing much.  I would caution you against reading too much into the whole rhythm thing.  I may have had an advantage when I started because I had played guitar in some pretty good old-timey string bands for a long time\, where the role of the guitar is strictly as a rhythm instrument.  I learned how to beat rhythm into a band long before I learned anything about playing jazz chords.  And I learned manouche rhythm entirely from early quintet records\, as I started in the early 90s when there was nothing else to learn from.  I studied the various rhythm sections on the recordings from 1935-39 very carefully - Reinhardt/Chaput\, Ferret/Bianchi\, Reinhardt/Vees\, etc.  Each pair had subtle but distinctive differences and I tried hard to master each \"feel\"\, first using triads\, then country (barre) chords.  After I had the early rhythm styles mastered and had 3 or 4 dozen tunes memorized (took 2-3 years of daily work)\, I began to experiment with the jazz voicings I had picked up along the way.  And I played a lot of waltzes - there is a lot to learn about applying chord voicings to melodic direction in a musette waltz.  And that is the entire basis of my own chord style now - placing and/or moving the chord voice in the direction the soloist is taking.  My best suggestion is to not play too loud - better to just be there in the pocket with the right chord at the right time.\
\
Here are some youtubes of our band\, you can see exactly how I play rhythm on a tune like Cheesecake. [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/musetteguitars]http://www.youtube.com/user/musetteguitars[/url]\
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Anyway\, good luck with all this.\
\
Best\
Scot",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-17 08:38:42"
22349,2132,"Thank you Scot\, really informative as usual.  My story is that I likely have MS (misdiagnosed for the last several years as fibro...undergoing more definitive testing\, but it's not looking great)\, and so especially with this\, and a mind that tends to wander all over the map\, I've come to know that focus on one thing is the only thing that likely will bear fruit for me.  If I can't ever master lead playing at a level I hunger for\, the rhythm world is vast\, to me\, and incredibly pleasurable.  Martin Limberger\, Fapy\, Samy Daussat\, Fanto and Yayo\, Nous'che - these were all suggested to me by Denis as the ones to listen and watch\, given my taste in rhythm - the more I listen\, the more I realize it's pre-war style Django\, as you're talking about as well.  I've been paying a lot of attention to Nous'che\, and as I can get down about things\, and tend to need periodic shots in the arm\, Martin is my current god.  Not sure if this is in the vein you're talking about\, but as much as I say \"I need to focus on one thing\,\" I'm also slowly accepting the beautiful\, discernible differences in nuance\, and allowing those to melt my predispositions slowly\, like an iceberg\, I suppose.  \
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Sorry if this is all cloudy...arms are numb and brain tends to follow suit\, with bad flareups...but I appreciate what you say\, as always\, Scot.  I will go back and listen to the eras and people you're raising\, once again.  And thank you for your clip - subscribed to your channel.  Beautiful\, man.  \
\
Odd you bring up waltzes - the only lead I do are several Stochelo phrases from Denis's \"In the Style\" DVD\, and waltzes.  These\, just to get my left hand warm\, after several right hand warmups.  Rhythm is it\, for me.  \
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Not sure what you mean by \"not reading too much into the rhythm thing\".  Do you mean\, don't overthink it - it's not as hard as [I] might be trying to make it?  \
\
On softness\, thanks.  That's actually something I've worked pretty hard at - keeping the groove while playing as softly as I can\, and still swing\, and still help soloists.  I run a weekly jam\, about 8-10 players\, and outside of a couple\, none of them have played GJ before\, all straight up players.  I tend to get silenced in the jam\, just a little background voice\, and I struggle with playing as I practice - the jam disease of playing the hell out of the strings\, to be heard\, and join the general fray.  I also struggle with not reverting to old habits under the noise and din of the jam.  \
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Anyway\, sorry if this is rambling\, I really want to chew what you're saying.  I am curious on your specific intent behind not reading too much into this (rhythm)\, if you can spare another few minutes.  Thanks again\, Scot.  \
\
Best\,\
\
Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-17 09:37:42"
22350,346,"Hi\,\
Hey\, if you're interested in a dvd of Django's Legacy\,\
I have a couple of burned copies. You are welcome to one if you like.\
Cheers\,\
Rick",22350,"BBCode","2013-01-17 09:38:57"
22351,455,"Thanks!  This is a nice simple melody and changes so it's a good one for less skilled lead players like me to solo over!",22351,"BBCode","2013-01-17 11:38:05"
22352,2132,"Hi Martin - \
\
Paul here\, Midwest U.S.  Thank you for the youtube post...went to your site\, your floored me\, man\, bought your CD.  My wife has her EU Passport\, and we hope to make it there sooner rather than later.  Would love to see you.  \
\
All the best\,\
\
Paul",22352,"BBCode","2013-01-17 12:32:10"
22353,1790,"Sorry this exchange is taking so long\, Michael.\
\
When I went to \"manage subscriptions\"\, it said:\
\
\"You are not subscribed to any forums.\"",22353,"BBCode","2013-01-17 14:06:17"
22354,4050,"Really like the pick; what are you currently using?\
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Gene",22287,"BBCode","2013-01-17 15:24:21"
22356,3542,"Paul\, thank you\, I'm delighted you like it\, think you'll enjoy the CD. In fact\, it's probably Lo that will mail it\, so I'll tell her to get it moving!\
Yes definitely let us know if you're thinking of heading over\, we could hook up\, find some Hook Norton etc. No but it would be good to tie it in with when we're doing a nice show. One of the best venues we do is the Quecumbar in London\, you may have heard of it\, Django HQ in the UK. Another is Twinwood Festival\, although that is at the end of August\, big swing/dance event\, everyone dresses 1940s.\
Anyway\, keep us posted on your thoughts\, and we'll work something out. And let us know what you think of the record!\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Martin",22352,"BBCode","2013-01-17 17:29:11"
22357,4270,"Ciao\, mi chiamo Cristiano e vivo in zona di Pordenone\, dopo aver pubblicato un post\, cercando un insegnante che mi possa aiutare a muovere i primi passi nel fantastico mondo del gypsy jazz\, dalle mie parti\, mi e' stato consigliato di provare a bussare alla tua porta.\
Avresti qualche conoscenza dalle mie parti? Zona Pordenone o Treviso? Oppure mi puoi dare qualche consiglio su come muovermi?\
Grazie mille \
\
un cordiale saluto\
\
Cristiano",22357,"BBCode","2013-01-18 02:52:41"
22358,1790,"Bingo!\
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[quote]You are not subscribed to any forums.\
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You are not subscribed to any topics.[/quote]\
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Sorry for all the e-mails. :oops: \
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Will",22353,"BBCode","2013-01-18 06:29:13"
22359,1920,"Hey Gene\, \
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I have/had a variety of picks (red bear\, blue chip\, genuine tortoise). Sometimes certain picks sound great on certain guitars. I have a few genuine tortoise that sound heavenly on my Holo and my friend's Busato. In addition to those heavier blue chips like the one you have\, I have a blue chip 80 (3 beveled sided) which is nice as well. \
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Tim",22288,"BBCode","2013-01-18 06:39:29"
22360,2132,"Hey Rick\, thanks.  A guy in my jam group has it\, so I'm bugging him.  Appreciate the offer\, though.  \
\
Wanted to let you know\, thanks for the Stimer interest...decided to hang on to it\, though not a fan of the sound\, really.  Some things we play out\, pretty bad with noise and acoustics.  \
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Paul",22360,"BBCode","2013-01-18 07:30:18"
22361,9,"Ok\, hopefully this means the bounce backs will cease.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
M",22361,"BBCode","2013-01-18 07:40:23"
22362,4071,"The guitar is still available. I'm selling it now for $1400 obo free shipping anywhere in lower 48 states.  Let me know if your interested.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Dave\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60154#p60154]Subject: USA Dell Arte Hommage D hole FS[/url]\
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[quote=\"Jack NYC\"]You still have the guitar?[/quote]",22362,"BBCode","2013-01-18 08:00:01"
22363,151,"Because I rarely play in any kind of jam session\, I am able to control the dynamic of my playing exactly as I wish.  I don't like playing in jams so I just don't do it.  I prefer to play in an established setting with players I am comfortable and familiar with\, in a duet or trio.  I am old and consider this my right!\
\
When I started\, I had one book to learn from and one set of recordings all by the same group.  I started with \"Ultrafox\" and learned the entire tune (in F) with triads\, first using the bottom four strings\, then using the middle four.  From that point\, I applied the lessons learned there to all tunes in F\, G\, A or Bb.  Next I learned Blues en Mineur in triads\, and then a tune in D (which uses different chord forms) and then on from there using the same system.  I guess what I am trying to say is that having limited resources to learn from kept my study simple and focused.  Today there is so much of everything - and much of the information available is contradictory.  It makes it hard to make a decision - look at all the many posts about picks and strings\, people having a hard time deciding what kind of pick or string to use without knowing what so-and-so uses.  Just as physical clutter interferes with the orderly passage through daily life\, this kind of mental clutter impedes learning processes.  \
\
I love Nousche Rosenberg's playing; to me he is the greatest of all living rhythm players and that by a wide margin.  Most of the other players you mention - Hono\, too - play in the Alsatian style which I don't play.  That's a style that does not fit in with the way I use chords - I play pretty strictly a Parisian style.  But Alsatian rhythm is the predominant style right now\, and if I was starting out today I would learn it.  Most of the players who have influenced me are non-gypsy players from an earlier generation - Patrick Saussois\, Koen de Kauter\, Francis Moerman\, Alain Dubreuil\, Didi Duprat - more \"jazz\" than \"gypsy\".   \
\
Everyone would like to be a great soloist\, but if you are a really good rhythm player\, everyone will want you to play with them.  It's worth the effort!\
\
Keep in mind\, this is just another style of music that can be learned\, like any other kind of music.  It's harder than bluegrass but a lot easier than Balkan music.\
\
If you can't find a copy of the \"Django Legacy\" video I'll see if I can have some one make a copy of mine.  It's not great as it was copied from my original VHS. That tape was played many hundreds of times as when it was released in the USA\, it was the first time I had ever seen anyone actually play this style of music - it was the first commercially released video of GJ in the USA.  Still one of my all time favorites\, too.\
\
Best\
Scot",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-18 08:10:09"
22364,2132,"[quote=\"NewcastleBud\"]Hi\,\
Hey\, if you're interested in a dvd of Django's Legacy\,\
I have a couple of burned copies. You are welcome to one if you like.\
Cheers\,\
Rick[/quote]\
\
Hey Rick\, timing's everything.  As it turns out\, my jammate's copy is VHS\, and pretty messed up\, I guess\, so if you'd be willing to part with a copy\, much appreciated.  You want something to cover the burn?\
\
Thanks!  My address is:\
Paul Smith\
601 S. Orchard Street\, No. 1\
Madison\, WI 53715\
\
Thanks again\, \
\
Paul",22360,"BBCode","2013-01-18 08:19:12"
22365,4242,"That finish problem is just on the finger board or on the soundboard too....what is it the clear coat....",22362,"BBCode","2013-01-18 08:27:35"
22366,2132,"[quote=\"scot\"]Because I rarely play in any kind of jam session\, I am able to control the dynamic of my playing exactly as I wish.  I don't like playing in jams so I just don't do it.  I prefer to play in an established setting with players I am comfortable and familiar with\, in a duet or trio.  I am old and consider this my right!\
\
When I started\, I had one book to learn from and one set of recordings all by the same group.  I started with \"Ultrafox\" and learned the entire tune (in F) with triads\, first using the bottom four strings\, then using the middle four.  From that point\, I applied the lessons learned there to all tunes in F\, G\, A or Bb.  Next I learned Blues en Mineur in triads\, and then a tune in D (which uses different chord forms) and then on from there using the same system.  I guess what I am trying to say is that having limited resources to learn from kept my study simple and focused.  Today there is so much of everything - and much of the information available is contradictory.  It makes it hard to make a decision - look at all the many posts about picks and strings\, people having a hard time deciding what kind of pick or string to use without knowing what so-and-so uses.  Just as physical clutter interferes with the orderly passage through daily life\, this kind of mental clutter impedes learning processes.  \
\
I love Nousche Rosenberg's playing; to me he is the greatest of all living rhythm players and that by a wide margin.  Most of the other players you mention - Hono\, too - play in the Alsatian style which I don't play.  That's a style that does not fit in with the way I use chords - I play pretty strictly a Parisian style.  But Alsatian rhythm is the predominant style right now\, and if I was starting out today I would learn it.  Most of the players who have influenced me are non-gypsy players from an earlier generation - Patrick Saussois\, Koen de Kauter\, Francis Moerman\, Alain Dubreuil\, Didi Duprat - more \"jazz\" than \"gypsy\".   \
\
Everyone would like to be a great soloist\, but if you are a really good rhythm player\, everyone will want you to play with them.  It's worth the effort!\
\
Keep in mind\, this is just another style of music that can be learned\, like any other kind of music.  It's harder than bluegrass but a lot easier than Balkan music.\
\
If you can't find a copy of the \"Django Legacy\" video I'll see if I can have some one make a copy of mine.  It's not great as it was copied from my original VHS. That tape was played many hundreds of times as when it was released in the USA\, it was the first time I had ever seen anyone actually play this style of music - it was the first commercially released video of GJ in the USA.  Still one of my all time favorites\, too.\
\
Best\
Scot[/quote]\
\
I'm old too\, at least have felt it the last several years...!  But I'm a baby in this music\, and feel orphaned...so\, specifically\, after I attended DIJ\, I created this weekly thing\, just because me hitting away in my room without benefit of other folks was getting old.  I actually feel pretty fortunate  - it's drawn some pretty high caliber players\, the best our area seems to offer\, so it's been pretty wonderful.  Kudos to you doing whatever you want....age and experience have earned it! \
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On the rhythm I'm drawn to\, it's Nous'che\, Fapy\, and Martin\, with Yayo/Fanto and Samy being recommended to me to listen to.  I came to Hono \"first\,\" once seriously trying to make an etude of this (rhythm) world.  Part of my problem is that I've been playing catchup in just [i]listening [/i]to different people - I've always liked Fapy\, but wasn't even aware of \"his\" rhythm\, until recently (everything's recent - this February marks my first full year \"in\" learning); in it's time (a matter of months only)\, it was Hono\, because I liked his strength and perfect timekeeping\, aned because X speaks highly of him (X being Gonzalo Bergara\, a number of others on this site)....then it's the Rosenbergs\, then it's specifically Nous'che\, and it feels like the trail opens up to the right\, paradisical cul-de-sac....until I listen to Martin ([url=http://youtu.be/s5U0zQ1RVVA]this vid[/url]\, my first experience of him\, now it's some exploration of both of these guys.  I'm glad to say\, I'm certain that whatever I come up with\, it's going to be from a sincere desire to capture lightness\, dryness\, mastery of simplicity\, and the ability to accompany in a present\, living way\, with good soloists.\
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I wish I felt I had the years to do this properly\, as you have - what an extraordinary conviction and approach to learning.  I know nothing of \"straight\" jazz and until this year\, precious little of anything else save Loggins and Messina\, some bad aping of CSN\, etc.\, from 35+ years ago.  I do hear you on the mental clutter\, and the surfeit of information out there...it's been a learning curve for me to eschew trying every method out in morsels.  Afraid I have been a prime example of your \"which strings/picks/approaches/clothing and coffee brand\" of ______ crowd.  Reading how you learned all this\, it's humbling to see.  \
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It's also rewarding\, since I have wondered if I'm nuts working on something seemingly as simple as tone\, for what feels like an eternity of hours...it may be nuts\, I don't know\, but this one thing\, a mastery of basic pompe - light\, dry\, perfect time\, nothing fancy - is about all I work on\, with latin rhythms thrown in on suggestion by Denis (and I think at least for me\, it's a good one....the constant  battle to let go\, let my wrist find the sound).\
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You mention Francis Moerman.  Can I ask\, Sebastian Boyer feels pretty strongly about the downstroke-only style.  Is this something gotten from M. Moerman?  Again - I'm playing catchup\, and that would include works by M. Moerman (and the Ferret clan)\, so many others.  \
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On the Legacy copy\, thanks\, Scot.  My jam-mate (Chris Ruppenthal\, Caravan GSE here on the site) has one\, but very kind of you to offer.  I've several DVDs and some night before winter's out\, I want to host my mates at my home\, to watch these movies.\
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Thank you for your generous thoughts\, yet again\, Scot.  All my best.\
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-18 08:46:26"
22367,2132,"Scot\, almost as quickly as I sent the last reply\, I realize how I'm \"doing it again.\"  Pursuing learning from Nous'che\, Martin\, Fapy...realizing a moment ago\, that there's so much more to be gained by listening and working from one of these artists\, intensively\, for the foreseeable future.  \
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Thanks.\
\
Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-18 08:54:59"
22368,346,"Hey Paul\,\
Nah\,..just enjoy the show!\
I don't mind sharing any vids/cd's with folks in this community.\
I mean\,..that's how I got a lot of the stuff I have.....\
Share and share alike\, that's what I always say\,....well\, actually\, I never say that.\
Anyway\, I have a bunch of really cool dvd's you might enjoy.\
I'll include a list when I send this off.\
A bientot\,\
Rick",22350,"BBCode","2013-01-18 09:05:14"
22369,2132,"Thanks\, very much\, Rick!",22360,"BBCode","2013-01-18 09:07:54"
22370,2812,"Ciao Cristiano\, piacere di conoscerti. In realta' in quella zona specifica non conosco nessuno. Io ho degli studenti su skype ma non e' per tutti. Se ti va di provare fammi sapere\, sono sempre disponibile\, altrimenti l'alternativa migliore nella mia esperienza e' \"andare alla fonte\". Da tanti anni vado di persona a trovare Fapy Lafertin\, Lollo Meier\, Wawau Adler e altri perche' tante cose sui dischi sfuggono all'inizio.\
Cordialmente\,\
Dario",22357,"BBCode","2013-01-18 09:12:08"
22371,4071,"I only see it on the the neck. The tech at the shop I work at said it is only in the finish. \
\
Thanks\,\
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Dave",22362,"BBCode","2013-01-18 11:25:36"
22373,548,"My friend Marc Swartz alerted me that you might have an older Dupont d-hole for sale? I am very interested as I have given up trying to adjust to the 670 scale and am selling my MD-50. Please let me know if you would\, don't know if you received my prior message...\
\
Thanks\
Bill Ruskin 831-227-0142",22373,"BBCode","2013-01-19 10:00:28"
22374,1790,"Hey\, that sounds cool\, Casey. I'm a retired elementary school teacher from Southern Ontario and so is my wife\, so I think the Koreans might be interested in us. \
\
What length of contract would they want you to sign in order to do this? We'd probably be interested in the minimum length possible.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Will Wilson\
Niagara-On-The-Lake\, ON",22374,"BBCode","2013-01-19 11:24:39"
22375,4270,"Grazie di avermi risposto\,il piacere è tutto mio. Dove vivo ora non arriva l' adsl e la connessione con la chiavetta va a tratti\, mi è quindi impossibile usare skipe. Preferirei comunque avere qualcuno che di persona mi aiuti a muovere i primi passi. Cercheró ancora un pò\, intanto nel poco tempo che mi resta dopo la famiglia e il lavoro\, proseguo da autodidatta. Grazie mille\, un salutone\, Cristiano",22357,"BBCode","2013-01-19 12:37:06"
22376,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60188#p60188]Subject: Django's Legacy DVD?[/url]\
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[quote=\"kevorkazito\"]Found this on Amazon... used\, only $70  :roll: \
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[url]http://www.amazon.com/Django-Legacy/dp/B00005QX0Z/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358579572&sr=8-2&keywords=Django%27s+Legacy+DVD[/url][/quote]\
[url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4577y_django-legacy-part-1_music#.UPs42oWlO74]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4577y ... Ps42oWlO74[/url]\
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It's not the dvd but in case you just want to watch it...",22376,"BBCode","2013-01-19 16:24:12"
22377,311,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60139#p60139]Subject: Django's Legacy DVD?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Anyone know where I could obtain the Django's Legacy DVD?  I see Michael is out of stock\, fear it's no longer available\, but wanted to take a shot.  Thanks.\
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Paul[/quote]\
[url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4577y_django-legacy-part-1_music#.UPs42oWlO74]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4577y ... Ps42oWlO74[/url]\
It's not the dvd but in case you just want to watch it...",22377,"BBCode","2013-01-19 16:24:28"
22378,2132,"Hey Adrian\, thanks.  Per the post\, heading out but you bet\, I'd love it.  Thanks.  \
\
Paul\
608-467-2278",22378,"BBCode","2013-01-19 16:56:04"
22379,2132,"Hey Rick - \
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If you haven't sent it out\, please don't\, I'm glad to buy it from Adrian.  Thanks\, though\, for the kindness.  Maybe we'll meet in the GJ hood sometime.\
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Paul",22360,"BBCode","2013-01-19 16:57:23"
22380,2132,"Thanks\, buddy.  Adrian Holovaty is going to sell me his copy\, but glad for the backup\, much appreciated!\
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Paul",22380,"BBCode","2013-01-19 16:58:29"
22381,4187,"Thanks Harry\, I will check it out now. Cheers!",22376,"BBCode","2013-01-19 18:29:37"
22382,2812,"Prego\, in bocca al lupo!",22357,"BBCode","2013-01-19 19:19:59"
22383,1878,"The standard contract is one year. Couples are often given preferential treatment\, youth is as well. People over 50 are less likely to work in academies\, but are still welcome at universities\, especially if they have a PhD or an M.A. in TESOL or linguistics. The standard contract usually provides air fair to Korea and back home. Start here: [url=http://www.worknplay.co.kr/]http://www.worknplay.co.kr/[/url]",22374,"BBCode","2013-01-19 22:43:44"
22384,1790,"Thanks\, buddy\, I'll talk to my wife about this idea and see what she thinks...\
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Will",22374,"BBCode","2013-01-20 07:03:49"
22385,346,"Um\,...ok?",22350,"BBCode","2013-01-20 07:56:15"
22386,2132,"[quote=\"NewcastleBud\"]Um\,...ok?[/quote]\
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Rick\, I'm uncertain if you're offended\, or what have you.  I had thought there weren't any anywhere to sell\, in the original packaging\, etc.  I've worked with Adrian quite a bit\, and so when he offered it for sale\, I felt right in buying it.  I am truly sorry if somehow this irks or offends.  You were kind to offer the bootleg.  \
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Paul",22360,"BBCode","2013-01-20 07:59:28"
22388,2132,"Sorry to trouble you again\, Scot. I was just exchanging with Archtop Eddy\, and was telling him how the more I read the forum\, the more surprises come unearthed\, in terms of how small this little corner of the world is\, how its members are interconnected. I'm listening to Ultrafox right now\, off the Integrale. Guess I want to just say thank you again for your generosity in sharing your wisdom. I'm hungry to learn\, only get down when I realize I came to this music late\, and with some physical issues that impede things\, if I allow them to take my mind as well. Periodic spiritual shots in the arm are gratefully received\, and I just wanted to say\, your posts and messages here have been among the finest of them. Thanks.\
\
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-20 14:23:10"
22389,2132,"One more thing - I completely spaced the link you sent\, to your channel and Cheesecake.  God man\, amazing.  Trying to tease out your voicings\, seems I'm looking at a long road map of beautiful work.  Very cool\, thanks\, Scot.",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-20 17:09:44"
22390,346,"Not at all Paul\,\
I am in no way offended\, let's be clear on that!!!\
I was just being ironic\, in that you were opting to pay for something that was coming to you free.\
No problem at all\, for sure!!\
The bottom line is..enjoy the video!!!\
Best wishes\,\
R",22350,"BBCode","2013-01-21 00:49:37"
22391,2132,"[quote=\"NewcastleBud\"]Not at all Paul\,\
I am in no way offended\, let's be clear on that!!!\
I was just being ironic\, in that you were opting to pay for something that was coming to you free.\
No problem at all\, for sure!!\
The bottom line is..enjoy the video!!!\
Best wishes\,\
R[/quote]\
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Oh\, OK\, hahahah\, I get it.  Yeah\, I know it's whacked.  I just know Adrian and he's helped me out on a number of occasions\, I felt right buying it from him.  Thanks again though\, Rick\, maybe we'll see each other in the community some time.  \
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Cheers\,\
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Paul",22360,"BBCode","2013-01-21 06:28:22"
22392,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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You once posted this photo on the Hot Club forum and I need to know where you found it.\
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->DJANGO JOYCE Copyright Version.JPG<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
It is one if those that I sold on behalf of Ted Cherrett several years ago. The guy who bought it is a bit pissed off because he has just found a copy on the net and the person who posted it cannot remember where he \"googled\" it from. I didn't think I had posted it anywhere but I am one of the few people who has a copy so I seem the most likely. :(  If I did post it\, it was by mistake. :oops: \
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I have removed the one you posted on the Hot Club forum (sorry about that) and I am trying to find any other copies around that I can get rid of. \
\
Thanks for your help.\
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Best\,\
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Roger\
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P.S. I own the copy of Django with Joyce's husband Bob taken at the same time which I can use as I like and I may have posted the one above by mistake. :roll:  :oops:",22392,"BBCode","2013-01-21 10:13:02"
22393,2132,"Hey Andrew - \
\
Paul here\, from Madison.  I wanted to say hello\, and I know you have a billion things going\, but wanted to pass along my regrets that it's unlikely I'll be able to come out this year.  I made the decision to commit to some gear things - a Rodrigo Shopis\, and as my humble little weekly jam group is actually getting some notice\, and gigs\, some amp. stuff; add to that my family and I are saving for a long-stay in France and my budget is pretty well covered for the year. Just means that though there's still an outside chance\, regretfully odds are I don't believe I'll be able to make it.  \
\
Thank you for doing this.  It was a truly life-changing event for me last year\, and I hope to make it out as soon as finances permit.  Best wishes for a successful week.\
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Paul",22393,"BBCode","2013-01-21 13:10:26"
22394,25,"Hey Paul:\
Well\, if it's not in the proverbial cards for this year\, so be it. But if a couple unexpected bucks show up under your sofa cushions\, do join us. Love to have you back!\
~Andrew",22394,"BBCode","2013-01-21 13:17:19"
22395,2132,"Will do\, Andrew\, thanks.  What a lineup!",22393,"BBCode","2013-01-21 13:20:03"
22396,4277,"Hi\,\
Do you still have your amp for sale?\
Is it a Compact 60-3 or the previous version?\
Thanks\,\
Mike Galante\,\
845 357 2309",22396,"BBCode","2013-01-21 17:15:35"
22397,563,"Jay--\
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I just saw your post about the vertigo\, and temporary fear of a stroke. I just want to say I am sorry this happened\, and I hope your are fully recovered and that no recurrences are expected. I had a friend who had repeated severe vertigo attacks\, and so I have some idea of what you went through. Please know that I am thinking of you\, and that I hope you are well and massaging the notes out of your Dunn as I write this. Take care\, brother. \
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Michael",22397,"BBCode","2013-01-21 21:17:08"
22398,1852,"Hi Michael\
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Thanks very much for your kind words.  It is a bit strange working at not moving my head quickly so the world doesnt go tilt :shock:  :lol: \
\
I am quite thrilled that Thursday week\, our sax quartet is playing for the students and staff at the Victoria Conservatory.  Amongst some other tunes we will be performing my arrangement of Blue Drag.  Four saxes pretending to be a couple of Selmacs.\
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Again thanks and all the best to you\
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Jay",22398,"BBCode","2013-01-22 08:23:11"
22399,563,"Jay--\
\
If you record that gig at all\, will you send me a link to\, or copy of\, the \"Blue Drag\" arrangement? That sounds fantastic to me! I can actually almost hear it in my head right now. \
\
In the meantime\, no sudden movements\, and stay well.\
\
Michael",22397,"BBCode","2013-01-22 08:36:00"
22400,4266,"Hello Alex\, my name is Brian & I live in Trenton. I'd love to come listen & eventually jam sometime. I'm also wanting to take some Gypsy Mando lessons if you know anyone. I've been playing Guitar for 30+ years & Mando for around 15 yrs. I took a few lessons with Barry Mitterhoff.\
Anyway\, please get back to me so I can support you guys.\
\
Thanks so much\,\
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Brian",22400,"BBCode","2013-01-22 11:28:01"
22401,3253,"Hi Roger! I had no idea it was copyrighted! I got it from your \"The Magic of Django\" video on \"TheTeddyDupont\" channel\, way back before I even knew of Djangobooks and the HotClub forums. I realize I was recklessly posting images and I'm truly sorry if I ever caused anyone any harm. I've learned since then and now I just keep everything to myself unless I find something particularly interesting\, in which case I share it with you. I've considered deleting that thread but decided to just leave it be\, you can delete it if you'd like. One thing that came out of that post was that it led to me getting in contact with you.\
I did not post that photo anywhere else.\
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It was a long time ago and I just didn't know. I'm very truly sorry.\
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Richard",22392,"BBCode","2013-01-22 14:16:48"
22402,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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It's not your fault. It's mine for including it in the video. :roll:  It was actually a mistake as I had intended to include the photo I own which has Bob Ferrario\, Joyce's husband\, with Django in exactly the same spot:- \
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->Django Bob Ferrario 1947.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
Until you told me and I checked\, I did not realised that I had included the Joyce Ferrario one by mistake. :oops:  So I have now deleted that video. Don't worry about the thread in the Hot Club Forum. It's fine. I just deleted that particular photo.\
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It was just one of those things! -[i](I love that tune)[/i]. :D \
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Roger",22392,"BBCode","2013-01-22 15:02:53"
22403,1509,"Hi Brian\, \
\
Thanks for the email.  If you send me your email address I can put you on my band's email list and that way you can know when we play next.  I encourage you to stop by one of our gigs\, sit in\, and jam with us!  I do know of one local guy Dave Gross who might give mandolin lessons.  Once again\, if you send me your email I can forward it to him and he can reach out to you.  I'm pretty sure he lives in North Jersey.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:aesoudah@gmail.com\">aesoudah@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, it's faster and easier to reach me through email rather than through this forum.  Talk to you soon.\
\
Peace\, \
\
Alex",22400,"BBCode","2013-01-24 09:59:57"
22404,1063,"Hello Jack\,\
I am considering selling my Gypsy guitar because I can only keep so many.\
It's a Patenotte 260. Not really D-hole\, more a \"bean-hole\" with a very distinctive style. Maple back and sides. Plays well\, low action. Short scale. This is a great guitar.\
If you are interested\, we can talk about it.\
See some pictures here. I think mine is in there. One of them with the butterfly.\
[url=http://www.gypsyguitars.com/makers.php?id=10&status_id=3]http://www.gypsyguitars.com/makers.php? ... tatus_id=3[/url]\
Let me know.\
Best regards\,\
Stephan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60148#p60148]Subject: Looking for a new d hole guitar...advice please[/url]\
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[quote=\"Jack NYC\"]Whats up guys....i've been playing guitar for 28 years\, playing gj for about 7 years\, i started on a regular acoustic\, then i bought a used gitane dg250m for like $450.... I hated that guitar\, the sound and feel\, it was a nice looking guitar though. For the last 4 years my main guitar has been a gitane d500 mac copy....i love this guitar\, the sound\, the short scale\, the neck shape...etc...i play lead in my trio and would like to upgrade my guitar situation....i prefer the d hole\, and the short scale\, but i would like a 14 fret guitar\, with american fret markers like the d500...i dont know if i should go with a high end production model\, or go custom....if i went custom i would like to use an american builder. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanx[/quote]",22404,"BBCode","2013-01-24 19:00:02"
22405,1063,"Hello Gormi\,\
I am considering selling my Patenotte 260\, D-hole short scale.\
There is one like mine here:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQDI7niO60]www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQDI7niO60[/url]\
Let me know if you'd had some interest for it.\
Those sell $1\,800 new.\
Best regards\,\
Stephan\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60028#p60028]Subject: WTB used D-Hole short scale GJ guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"Gormi\"]Im ready to move up from my Gitane D500 and looking for a D-hole short scale instrument with rosewood b/s.  $1000-$1500 range.[/quote]",22405,"BBCode","2013-01-24 19:20:53"
22406,4282,"Hi\,\
Are you still selling the cigano?\
I live in London\, so if it's possible for you to ship it that would be the best!\
I don't need the Romane book\, as I already have it (in French\, so I don' have to suffer the english translation  :) ) But I'd like to get the Wegen pick\, in case I'll loose mine. You can contact me on <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:david.partouche@gmail.com\">david.partouche@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or 07579 965 634.\
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Cheers\,\
David",22406,"BBCode","2013-01-25 02:54:42"
22407,4193,"Hey Elliot\, Pickitjohn here I was looking at a thread about Fapy. I just discovered how much I love his playing with the Waso stuff in another post.\
\
  The Star eyes or Lafertin and Lejazz set look great You had mentioned in the post you made about maybe doing a trade. If that may still be possible with someone else I have about 10 GB or more of Gypsy jazz stuff maybe we could talk.\
It be best to get me thru my regular email\
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John Krause\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
512-294-6350\
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I look forward to hearing from you\
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thanks pickitjohn South Texas\
How's the winter up there in the North Country?\
I lived in Mn for a year. I think my blood has thinned down here in Texas",22407,"BBCode","2013-01-25 11:00:40"
22409,455,"Did I ever send this?  Sorry if I missed it.\
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Let me know and I'll dig it out if I didn't already send it to you.\
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Mike",22409,"BBCode","2013-01-26 10:17:07"
22410,3253,"Hi Roger! I understand you've been to the exhibition. I must ask; how was it? Did you get to see Le Village de la Colère? I hope you had a good time over there with your french friend. :) \
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I know there were many wonderful photos there\, Super Mario Maccaferri posted this one\, taken in the \"three violins\" room. Where is it? And the child\, who is it?  :?: \"SMM\" said he found it on Facebook\, but I don't have facebook and don't know where to start looking. :P \
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All the best\,\
Richard\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->379657_589399154419895_263306199_n.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",22410,"BBCode","2013-01-26 14:05:04"
22411,620,"Good for you! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Drop me a line after you've spent some time with it.",22224,"BBCode","2013-01-26 14:54:46"
22412,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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The exhibition was very good. I went with Michel Mercier (Mitch)\, Guillaume Lesigne (Papi). Francois Ravez and Alain Antonietto. We must have spent about 3 hours there and Michel\, Guillaume and Alain had already been there more than once. I also met Lollo Meier and had a long chat with him. A very nice man and excellent guitar player but he talked a lot of complete nonsense about Django.  :roll: \
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There were lots of interesting bits and pieces and several \"new\" photos\, some of them excellent quality like the one of Django\, Joseph and Babik that Ivan (Super Mario Maccaferri - the manager of the Rosenberg Trio) posted. He took that one illegally. It is from 1943 and was taken at the same time as this one that was also at the exhibition.\
[attachment=4]<!-- ia4 -->1943 Three Violins from Catalogue.JPG<!-- ia4 -->[/attachment]\
Here are some more illegally taken snaps.\
[attachment=3]<!-- ia3 -->1933 Savitry Expo Larger Crop Straightened.jpg<!-- ia3 -->[/attachment]\
[attachment=2]<!-- ia2 -->1953 Stimer Adjustment.jpg<!-- ia2 -->[/attachment]\
[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Expo Django 15 - 5-10-2012.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]\
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->1936 Blumenfeld Rare 1.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
Keep these to yourself for the time being. I may have some others from the expo. I'll have a look.\
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Best\,\
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Roger",22410,"BBCode","2013-01-26 14:59:53"
22413,4239,"Michael\,\
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I see you have a few ALDs on the store site now (listed as coming soon).  Will those likely sell out quick?  The 2013 Original you are playing sounds great.  Any idea on what the prices will be?  \
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Thanks.",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-26 20:07:58"
22414,9,"Hi Charles\,\
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The ALDs will be here in about a week. One is already on hold for someone and I expect the others will sell within the next month or so as there has been a lot of interest in them. They are exceptional guitars and priced less then other French made instruments of similar quality. They range in price from $3500 for the Original to $5000 for the La Brune.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-26 20:21:29"
22415,4239,"Wow\, very reasonable indeed.  The Original is the one that caught my eye.  Is that one taken yet?\
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Thanks.",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-27 04:48:32"
22416,9,"I have two Originals coming in. One is already on hold but the other is still available. If you'd like to place it on hold and send payment then I should be able to ship it in a week or so.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-27 07:11:55"
22417,4239,"How much total\, including tax and shipping\, using visa?",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-27 08:07:34"
22418,9,"Assuming you're outside the state of WA\, there would be no tax. Shipping is $100 and there is a 3% bank fee for using Visa ($105.) If you pay by check there is no fee. \
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So the total with the bank fee and shipping is $3705\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-27 08:12:35"
22419,4239,"Hmm.  Would you be willing to give me 24 hours to decide?  \
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It is strange to think of buying an acoustic for several grand without playing it and some comparables - but I am not sure where I will ever be able to find a bunch of GJ guitars in one place to play!  I have always been pretty finicky when it comes to acoustics - and I spent 5 hrs playing about 30 different flat top dreadnaughts before I settled on the Collings D1A Varnish I have now.\
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Would you ever have time to entertain a phone call perhaps - to get your opinions on some of the others I might want to consider?\
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The tones I hear in my head are Stochelo's sound from the Live in Samois album\, and Angelo's sound on \"there will never be another you\".",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-27 10:06:00"
22420,9,"If you like Angelo's tone than the ALDs are nice as he endorses them.\
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Sure\, you can call me: 206-528-9873\
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Weekdays before 2pm are best.\
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Pretty much everyone buys sight unseen in the Gypsy world as there are only a few places on the planet to get these guitars. I do have a 48 approval period so you can send it back for a refund if you'd like. Something like the ALD Original is in the top 5% and would serve you well the rest of your life. You certainly could narrow it down over time to the final 1%\, but you're talking about huge amount of time and money to find THE ONE!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-27 10:32:51"
22421,4239,"From what I gather from the terms \"dry\" and \"crunchy\" - I would probably not favor one that is just a \"treble box\".  I had figured I'd just end up with a Dupont at some point given their availability.  But maybe the ALD would be a better balance.\
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By the way is 2PM pacific time?",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-27 10:39:22"
22422,9,"The ALDs are not quite as dry and bright as the Duponts. They tend to be a bit more open with more mids and complexity.\
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Yes\, PST.",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-27 10:45:11"
22423,4239,"Thanks.  Would you be willing to give me 24 hrs on that second ALD original?  I was hoping to pick your brain first (like before 2PM PST tomorrow?) before pulling the trigger.",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-27 11:04:48"
22424,9,"Sure\, I can hold it for 24 hours.",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-27 11:18:05"
22425,4239,"Great!  Thanks so much.  Any particular time best between now and 24 hrs?  Just before 2 PST?",22226,"BBCode","2013-01-27 11:23:47"
22427,9,"I should be around tomorrow between 10 and 2. thanks!\
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'm",22225,"BBCode","2013-01-27 11:27:51"
22428,3659,"Hi there\, I'm really interested in that lovely Dupont MDC-50 you're selling\, but I'm located in Nottingham\, England.. would you consider shipping overseas?\
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Thanks in advance\,\
Xan :)",22428,"BBCode","2013-01-27 15:36:21"
22429,9,"Hi Tony\,\
\
I see that you are buying the Altamira from another store. If I send it to you for $1000 with free shipping and a case and I'll also throw in the setup for free! I should have it ready to ship in mid to late February.\
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Let me know\,\
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Michael",22429,"BBCode","2013-01-28 08:34:50"
22430,4280,"Hi Michael\, \
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It sounds quite good. I would need a couple of days to \"negociate\" with my wife\
And I will confirm you the order. \
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Thank you for your proposal! \
Cheers\, \
Tony",22430,"BBCode","2013-01-28 12:14:25"
22431,9,"Ok\, let me know if you'd like the M30 D. thanks!\
\
'm",22429,"BBCode","2013-01-28 12:18:55"
22432,3253,"Hi Roger!\
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Here is a great opportunity to get a great BIG copy of this rare photograph. (Although unfortunately slightly cropped.) Just scan the sleeve\, and barely any text over it!! :!:\
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[url]http://cgi.ebay.fr/Double-Lp-DJANGO-REINHARDT-COLLECTION-BLANCHE-Jazz-Manouche-Guitare-/261077516380?pt=FR_VC_Vinyle&hash=item3cc96ec05c#ht_1107wt_1157[/url]\
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[img]http://pmcdn.priceminister.com/photo/866809863.jpg[/img]\
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Perhaps one can ask the buyer to send a high-resolution photograph?\
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I read that the BBC Genome project is nearing its end. It's available to BBC researchers at the moment\, and will be available to the public late 2013. Meanwhile\, the italian RAI with its enormous archives is also planning to bring more of its historic content to the masses. Perhaps in the coming years? One can only hope there exists some news coverage or perhaps the 1949-50 radio masters.\
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I want to thank you for the photos from the exhibition\, but at the same time I've seen lots of those \"keep to yourself\" images floating around. Is someone leaking them? For example the Les Lieber article photo (not the gypsy kids one)\, the 1953 Stimer adjustment photo\, and [u]countless[/u] others. Very odd.\
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Lots on this page\, there are more pages with a total of 100 photos:\
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[url]http://www.hotclubroma.it/galleria/default.asp?galleria=Django%20Reinhardt&pagina=1[/url]\
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Patrus53 also posted your \"Django on a table\" photo somewhere in clear view\, I cannot seem to find it at the moment\, though. It was on an odd site\, didn't seem to have many views.\
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Here is another forbidden image:\
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[url]http://www.gypsyjazzandswing.net/fotos/JUSACU/690/Django-sentado-en-un-bistrot-.html[/url]\
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At the hotclubroma site i found photos I've never seen before\, and some in a bigger crop or better quality. Even the David Seymour one is there!  :o (but not in a higher resolution). The yellow tinted one with Django painting and Babik watching I've seen all over the place recently\, although it's interesting because he's painting that famous painting we all know. This is cool and all\, but the unauthorized uploads aren't. \
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The copyrighted café one is there as well. Who has been leaking all these? Patrus? Some I recognize because I've sent them to you\, or you've shared with me so I'm guessing it's someone you know? Just trying to help. :)\
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P.S. With all that out of the way\, did you ever see Le Village de la Colére?",22432,"BBCode","2013-01-28 16:59:07"
22434,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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The situation regards photos gets more and more confusing. I have pictures that I have kept secret for years because I have been asked to that I have recently seen on the net!  :shock:  All I can do is to try to ensure the leak does not come from me which is why I often ask you to keep them to yourself. Obviously if you see them somewhere else there is no point in your doing so anymore. For example\, once the one of Django with Joyce Ferrario appeared in one place on the net\, it was inevitable it would spread everywhere. That's the nature of this beast. I just wanted to remove any copies that I was responsible for.\
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As I have said to you before\, I have no particular desire to keep my collection secret\, it's just that I do not want to alienate the hard-core collectors I trade with and it can be useful to keep something really special secret as it becomes a good bargaining tool. There are some pics at the Expo that I have had for many years and been asked to keep to myself but since they have appeared there\, I'm not sure I need to keep them secret anymore or not?? :?  For example\, one of Django with the composer Franz Lehár and a group of people including a Nazi appeared there for the first time in public. I got a copy of this from Alain Antonietto some time ago and he has always been passionate about my keeping it secret. When I asked him whether it was still secret all I could get from him was an inconclusively vague reply. So I've decided it's probably safest that I continue to keep it to myself for the time being as he can be incredibly touchy. - It's all a bit like dancing on eggshells and a bit if a pain in the butt. :roll: Unfortunately\, that's the game you have to play.\
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There were\, however\, some really good photos at the Expo that I had never seen before and I would really like to get hold of copies.\
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There was no showing of \"Le Village de la Colére\" because it was decided the copy they had was too delicate to be refurbished.\
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Roger",22432,"BBCode","2013-01-29 08:30:43"
22435,563,"I plan on being around\, so please stay in touch. We have two gigs scheduled for early February\, but none while you are in Chicago. Too bad...",22435,"BBCode","2013-01-29 09:27:52"
22436,2201,"Hey Xan\
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I'm definitely open to shipping overseas. can you give me the city and zip code where i would be shipping to\, and i can look in to various options?",22428,"BBCode","2013-01-30 15:41:40"
22437,151,"My chord playing is always a mix of traditional jazz chords\, GJ voicings and triads.  I always did think that my reharmonization of Cheesecake (a tune by Dexter Gordon) was cool.  I have it written out somewhere...\
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Paris - I have looked many times at buying a place in France\, in Paris and also in the Loire Valley and further south.  You say \"limited means\" but that could mean different things to different people.  An apartment in Paris\, in a safe neighborhood is incredibly expensive.  If you type in \"immo paris\" you will get a lot of information - \"immobilier\" is the French word for real estate.  And just doing it isn't easy - doing any sort of business in France is a challenge.  People make appointments and don't show up or make a big change to the deal at the end of negotiations\, that kind of thing.  If modest means modest in Madison - not NYC - terms\, you would do better outside Paris\, not the banlieue but even further out.  Inside the peripherique\, I think the residential 15th is probably the best bet for reasonableness in price and safety.  Plus it still feels French there - it isn't an immigrant area like Belleville or Montmartre which certainly feel more like Marseilles than Paris  \
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We have been to France over 20 times going back to 1993. We were there in October and my assessment is that right now it is incredibly expensive\, way more than ever before.  A modest lunch for three is at least 50 euros\, and a beer or coffee in a cafe is at least 5 euros and add 30% for USD.  Groceries are far more costly than ever before.  I think most of this current high cost is due to socialist monetary policy\, with even more tax increases (= price increases) coming down the road.  France is broke just like we are and for the same reasons.\
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Plus there is no doubt\, Paris has lost some of it's old charm.  Honestly\, it is now more of a big international city with French background.  You would do much better looking in a town like Chartres or Provins.  You'd get a much better and roomier dwelling 50 miles away\, and these kinds of towns are still 100% French.\
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Bear in mind\, getting a job is tough\, too.  I have looked into this in great detail\, it's nearly impossible.\
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Not to be discouraging\, but you would need a pretty good independent income to make it work.  Living in Paris without a good income\, what's called quality of life wouldn't be very good at all - just as it is in any large city.  My opinion of course.\
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Maybe you have resources that'll make it possible for you to do this and if so I am envious and wish you the best of luck!  \
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Best\
Scot",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-31 06:53:34"
22438,1650,"Hey\,\
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Give me a call 323-839-1716\
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I'm in the Sherman Oaks area.\
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Steve",22438,"BBCode","2013-01-31 07:35:22"
22439,2132,"Thank you very much\, Scot\, great information.  Yep\, I'm constantly running my fantasies up against the wall of reality\, part of my nature\, probably regretfully.  We've lived in Chicago and thrived there\, so that would be my metric.  A lot has changed since then\, though - with my MS\, I no longer work doing what I was doing and my wife\, similarly\, has gotten out of the restaurant game and works with special needs kids in our local school district.  We make nowhere near what we were making in Chicago\, and to be truthful\, we don't need to.  It's not Paris\, but it's a pretty green idyll and our son is doing well here.  \
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I suppose mourning the life-long francophile (this kid had the fleur-de-lis hanging on the wall above his bed by the time he was\, 5-6\, something in there) who is fluent\, who's never stayed in France.  My wife is an EU citizen\, so it's doubly tempting.  \
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The itch is also this - that I don't believe one can get good at something\, without the guidance of a true master.  I lived with one\, and know what a direct apprenticeship feels like and I suppose this is something I hunger for here\, because I am so deeply\, passionately in love with this music\, and I want to play it - content to be a good accompaniest.  No one here who teaches falls into this category for me (I did study with Alfonso Ponticelli for a short while\, before getting hurt and giving up the guitar in 2009; Alfonso no longer teaches).  \
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Paris would likely be a 6-month affair\, at most.  We do have some means saved\, but would run through this quickly if we're both not working.  I can no longer chef\, and my wife no longer works as a front-of-house person in the haute cuisine milieu\, our  former occupations.  More permanently\, we were thinking Toulouse\, Alsace\, or lower Burgundy (or Beaujolais).  I want to come to know theh Dutch GJ community\, but speak no Dutch....another fantasy\, probably.  \
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We have our first gig tomorrow.  Nous'che has been my companion for a while now\, really enjoying the Hemert course....but it's not live\, of course.  Denis Chang mentioned someone related\, \"just as good\" but who was swallowed up by Nous'che's great shadow.  Perhaps he would be available to teach....\
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Anyway\, thanks\, Scot.  Yeah\, my family doesn't want to live in one of the more dangerous banlieues....I can take care of myself in any situation (more or less)\, but I fear for my wife and child.  I'm also the only fluent speaker in our family....wife's is a bit rough\, and our son knows very little\, though now is the time to do it\, since his wiring is going at full speed.  \
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I ramble.  Food for thought\, thanks again.  \
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-01-31 07:55:19"
22440,2138,"Stuart\,\
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I'm responding to your post about stuff happening in NYC in the end of May.  If you are on facebook\, contact me (friend me) and I'll invite you to the NYC Gypsy Music Community group.  It's probably the best place to see what is happening at any given time in the area as local players tend to post their gigs here.  Most players will allow you to sit in and will list this in their posts.  If not\, just ask.  Gigs aren't announced that far in advance\, so check frequent and often\, but you'll find that there is usually something happening almost every night.\
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Of note\, there are a couple of jams that happen frequently.  Alex Simon's jam on Tuesday's in Brooklyn has been going strong for awhile and any level of player can sit in.  It's worth coming out to check out.  If you want to make Tuesday a long night\, I would hit up Mona's on the east side of Manhattan for their swing jam.  That address in the thread where you posted is still accurate.  The jam is not gypsy jazz\, but they play tunes commonly called in GJ settings and the level of players that stop by are top notch.  It is a really high level jam\, but the place get's pretty crowded. It is well worth checking out if you are a night bird.  Matt Cross leads some jams in Brooklyn.  He'll post the location and time when he does these.\
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Also\, a number of local players play the Prohibition night at Apotheke\, a speak easy type of bar frequently.  They put the location and password on the facebook page above.  Yes\, there is a password.    \
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I think you'll find that Brooklyn has the highest concentration of shows and players\, so I'd plan on spending some time there.  The subway system will get you wherever you need to go.  Radegast Beer Hall\, Barbes\, and Fada are places to look at.\
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You'll definitely want to check out Stephane Wrembel's website as well.  He's pretty good about keeping his list of upcoming gigs current.  If he is in town when you are around\, I'd put him on your must see list.  He is the best in the area.  \
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Olli Soikkeli comes to NYC a few times a year for extended stays of a month or more.  It looks like he'll be in the area from the end of April until June and Olli uses that Facebook Group site to let folks know where he is playing.  He's usually playing every night when he is here and will use local musicians or whoever is touring as his band. \
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I play in Jersey City at a place called Madame Claude Cafe with a band called Manouche Bag every Thursday from 730-11pm\, but we usually jam late.  It is GJ type with singing and guest musicians.  Typical setup is 2 guitars\, upright bass\, and sax/melodica\, but all kinds of players sit in.  Jersey City is about as close to Manhattan as Brooklyn.\
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When you send me a friend request\, send a note to remind me to put you on that list.  I'm not an admin of the list but all members have the ability to add new group members.  It is a good source of information.I'm Jim Kaznosky on facebook.  \
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Best\,\
Jim",22440,"BBCode","2013-01-31 08:49:36"
22441,2735,"If you're interested in jamming I'm having a jam this Sunday at 3pm.\
Contact me for details!!!\
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Angelo",22441,"BBCode","2013-01-31 17:58:21"
22442,4280,"Hi again Michael! \
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I'm still under negotiations... \
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I'm gonna be a very good boy with my wife this weekend\, so I hope to give you a definitive and affirmative answer next monday!  :lol: \
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It would be OK for you? \
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Thanks!\
Tony",22430,"BBCode","2013-02-01 00:48:21"
22443,3599,"Jim\
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Many thanks for taking the time to reply to me and in such detail as well\, that's much appreciated. I'll friend you now - my full name is Stuart Hampton-Reeves. \
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cheers\
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Stuart",22443,"BBCode","2013-02-01 07:28:33"
22444,9,"Ok\, stay out of trouble!\
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Michael",22429,"BBCode","2013-02-01 09:08:50"
22445,781,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60449#p60449]Subject: Chair for pain?[/url]\
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Hi!  So in real life I'm a Chiropractor and a neurologist. Treated all kinds of pain etc for 25 years or so. \
In any pain situation you find whatever works.  Two people may have the same type of pain but what works for one won't for the other. So you need to experiment.  Nerve pain may respond well to different padding\, cushions etc.  pain meds are nervous system depressants so they won't help your playing at all. \
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You mention something in your post that also takes it to another level for me in that its a systemic nerve issue along with the spinal arthritis. This to my thinking brings up chronic inflammatory issues and possible autoimmune scenarios\, such as rheumatoid arthritis or antibodies to your own nerves.  For those you need an entirely different approach than what your present practitioners may be doing. \
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Again I specialize in this and I'm not trolling for a patient. I run a practice in NYC and am just concerned for a fellow gypsy jazzer. Will be glad to give any advice I can. \
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Ok\, I know this is a bit bizarre....but it's kind of a drag...as some might know\, I have a systemic nerve issue\, along with some pretty nasty spinal arthritis and nerve entrapment that from time to time flares up badly - and I can't practice\, at least at its worst.  It actually got to me enough for me to stop playing\, shortly after I came back to playing\, in 2009.\
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I refuse to stop now\, I love this music\, and love playing it\, too much.  \
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That said\, I've tried a ton of different chair options.  I stretch several times during any one session of practice (but weirdly\, though it provides some immediate relief\, causes flaring up within hours...but that's another story).  Anyone out there dealing with similar issues\, have any favorite chair solutions they've tried?[/quote]",22445,"BBCode","2013-02-01 11:28:50"
22446,2682,"Hi Craig\, It's Harry from Maine and DIJ. i was just reading some of your early posts on the 411 and I'm wondering how your opinion has changed over time. I'm facing the same problem everyone does with amplification \, My pro 70 is fine when conditions are right but as you know things aren't always so \, and  I already have a pile of equipment that I never use so I'm hesitant about adding to it.   Best\, Harry",22446,"BBCode","2013-02-02 04:17:32"
22447,1219,"Here it is!  I don't have it yet but Michael's taken some pictures and it's on it's way:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/mazaud-vieux-paris-2]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... ux-paris-2[/url]\
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Cheers\,\
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Michael",22160,"BBCode","2013-02-02 17:58:12"
22448,2132,"[quote=\"BobFailla\"][url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60449#p60449]Subject: Chair for pain?[/url]\
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Hi!  So in real life I'm a Chiropractor and a neurologist. Treated all kinds of pain etc for 25 years or so. \
In any pain situation you find whatever works.  Two people may have the same type of pain but what works for one won't for the other. So you need to experiment.  Nerve pain may respond well to different padding\, cushions etc.  pain meds are nervous system depressants so they won't help your playing at all. \
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You mention something in your post that also takes it to another level for me in that its a systemic nerve issue along with the spinal arthritis. This to my thinking brings up chronic inflammatory issues and possible autoimmune scenarios\, such as rheumatoid arthritis or antibodies to your own nerves.  For those you need an entirely different approach than what your present practitioners may be doing. \
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Again I specialize in this and I'm not trolling for a patient. I run a practice in NYC and am just concerned for a fellow gypsy jazzer. Will be glad to give any advice I can. \
Bob Failla\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Ok\, I know this is a bit bizarre....but it's kind of a drag...as some might know\, I have a systemic nerve issue\, along with some pretty nasty spinal arthritis and nerve entrapment that from time to time flares up badly - and I can't practice\, at least at its worst.  It actually got to me enough for me to stop playing\, shortly after I came back to playing\, in 2009.\
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I refuse to stop now\, I love this music\, and love playing it\, too much.  \
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That said\, I've tried a ton of different chair options.  I stretch several times during any one session of practice (but weirdly\, though it provides some immediate relief\, causes flaring up within hours...but that's another story).  Anyone out there dealing with similar issues\, have any favorite chair solutions they've tried?[/quote][/quote]\
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Thank you\, Bob.  Yep\, I hear you on the meds route.  I was addicted to Norco as a result of being on it for years\, then when my doctor switched me to morphine\, I finally had enough and voluntarily kicked it (not smartly - cold turkey\, worst hell I've ever been in).  I very reluctantly agreed to Tramadol this last year\, and regretfully I find I use it (as prescribed) far too often.  I'm also on lyrica and a host of other meds.\
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I've come to know just how bizarre and intractable pain can be\, and how much it and the wiring of one's body can go crazy in its constant presence.  I have over the past several months started exhibiting more substantial neuro symptoms and MS has just been raised\, not confirmed\, as a spectre.  I have \"idiopathic\" long thoracic nerve damage on the right (still have it on the left from a viral attack long time ago\, when I was at Berkeley)\, and many other symptoms that do unfortunately point towards something autoimmune.  I see my neuro this week and hope for better answers.  \
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Thank you for your kind thoughts.  It's a constant swing (no pun intended) between just sucking it up\, and its opposite\, and of all the things that can get one down\, it's not being able to play that can be the worst.  \
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Anyway\, thanks\, Bob.\
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Paul",22448,"BBCode","2013-02-02 18:12:28"
22449,4301,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57878#p57878]Subject: \"Bistro Fada\" from Midnight in Paris[/url]\
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[quote=\"jlander9\"]here you go\, its on the [b]patrus 53 [/b]website: [url]http://www.patrus53.com/[/url] \
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Bistro Fada:\
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no chords but i'm sure you can find them.. if you are interested\, i transcribed the chords used by Roy Williams (Stephane's rythym player) off one of their video's\,\,\, they sound cooler than the basic chords..\
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Hi my friend I'm new here and I was wondering of you can give me the chords played by Roy Williams on Bistro Fada.Any help is welome!",22449,"BBCode","2013-02-03 15:14:59"
22450,4302,"Hello\,\
I live in Thousand Oaks\, not too far from Sherman Oaks.  I'm a long-time guitar player/learner (about 20 years) and just recently got interested in gypsy/swing (1-2 years ago).  I play on and off with a bass player who is also very interested in jazz/gypsy and we also write original music.  \
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If interested\, my e-mail is below.\
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Thanks!\
Todd\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tcrowe76@gmail.com\">tcrowe76@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",22450,"BBCode","2013-02-03 19:52:16"
22451,3961,"Hows it going Michael\, \
I completely forgot about this post! I have the chords but i never got around to charting them out... give me a few days and I will send them your way.. they sound so much better in my opinion then the generic chords that are listed... I will get back to you by the end of the week if you can hold on that long.. best...",22449,"BBCode","2013-02-04 09:32:39"
22452,131,"Harry\, \
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Hey\, good to hear from you!   Hope the Maine winter is treating you okay.   \
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Regards the AKG 411 PP\, nothing new on this since my last post on DB a couple weeks ago.  Between a slow January for gigs and being out of town for what gigs we had\, I have not had a chance to gig the AKG since that post.   \
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That said\, I'm still liking it okay.   The tone for soloing is not as acoustic as a mic\, but nothing is and frankly\, I think I have just acquiesced to the fact that nothing will be.   But it is not bad\, much better than a piezo.   I don't dislike the sound I get from a mag pickup\, but it is definitely not acoustic sounding and all I have tried require volume control on the guitar or in a pedal.    \
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So\, I'd say the AKG is the best thing I've found (so far).   It will definitely go to a much higher volume than the AT mics in the same setting.    What I like most about the AKG over any other pickup is that is retains the dynamic range of a mic and has a good rhythm sound even when hit hard.   So I can play loud solos and back off for rhythm just like I do acoustically.  Piezos and mags cannot seem to do this.  So for me\, it remains the next best thing to a mic and gives me the volume I need.   I've been gigging 6-8 times a month and have been using it more than I expected\, maybe 80% of the time\, for 3-4 months now.  Have not used my mag once since I got the AKG.  \
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Super easy to use.  I use a little piece of cut up credit card to stick the pickup on when I am not using it.  Pull this plastic off\, stick the AKG on just behind the bridge about 1\" south of the strings\, plug into the amp\, play.   The putty seems very secure and though they give you a bunch of it for the future\, the original putty is still in use and shows no sign of sticking less than the first time I used it.     \
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Keep in mind the PP version requires phantom power which my amp has.   I like the PP version as there is no little black box required\, again the set up is so simple.    I got mine from B&H Photo in NYC.   \
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I tried a Ischell last summer and found it sounds no better than the AKG.   Ischells are popular but cost twice as much\, plus have the little black box to contend with.    It would be fun to A/B them sometime\, but my recollection is they were very similar in sound.  \
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Anyhow........\,  How is it going?  Building violins?  Guitar?    I've been booked since Django in June.  Plan to build one or two to bring with me next DiJ\, we'll see if I can get them done in time.   Are you going the DiJ this year?   \
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All the Best\, \
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Craig",22446,"BBCode","2013-02-04 11:29:38"
22453,2138,"Paul\,\
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If you send me a text (201-850-3010) around 8pm EST\, I'll send you pictures of how and where the ischell is set up on my guitar\, specifically where I placed the velcro.  I'm notorious for being scatterbrained on following up\, so your text would be a gentle reminder for me.\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60519#p60519]Subject: Ischell setup?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Thanks Jim.  Dumb question\, but how do you fix the velcro to your guitar?  My jack is on the bottom of the guitar\, where a belt peg would go.  \
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Secondly\, I thought of just leaving it on as well\, but wondered if the mic \"pillow\" would eventually dry out\, if left on?[/quote]",22453,"BBCode","2013-02-05 07:29:20"
22456,925,"Hi Joe\,\
Were you trying to get in contact with me about Dudley's Music?\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45969#p45969]Subject: Dudley Hill's Music[/url]\
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[quote=\"JoeJazz2000\"]I received a private message from Matt (I think) discussing the music of Dudley Hill. I didn't realize I'd have to save the message in order to be able to contact my correspondent again\, but lost tarck of our conversation. Please contact me again\, either PM or as a post on this forum so that we may discuss this topic further. \
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Joe[/quote]",19317,"BBCode","2013-02-05 17:04:12"
22458,2138,"No worries.  I'll try to remember tonight and send you an email.  What's your email?",22453,"BBCode","2013-02-06 09:31:53"
22460,2138,"[quote=\"Passacaglia\"][quote=\"jkaz\"]No worries.  I'll try to remember tonight and send you an email.  What's your email?[/quote]\
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Thanks\, Jim.  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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For my lavalier\, with the clip mounted on the sound hole\, my Jorgenson is really boomy.  Things will be different with the Shopis\, I know.  I had a cockamamie idea to use one of those gooseneck reading lights as a DIY 8418B.  I've on old one with guts shot - so it's possible.  They normally run $50\, so tempting.\
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That's right.  He's coming out to the midwest.  He loves to talk about his gear\, so engage him on this.  He also has a Shopis d-hole\, so I'd ask him what he thinks.\
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My general thoughts on amplification are easy and understanding.  I just want to be able to set up and be ready to go in 3-5 minutes.  I also try to be understanding\, in that there are going to be some situations where I'm not really all that happy with my sound and I'm just going to have to deal with it.  If you can get one of your pickups or mikes to work 80% of the time with a decent sound\, I think that's where you go.  If you have a sound guy\, go with the mike.  If you want a modern sound and you're planning on playing more leads\, go with the Stimer.  For me\, the everyday choice is going to be the Ischell.  It has its limitations\, but it works and sounds good most of the time.  \
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You're putting a lot of thought into this and I'm sure you'll figure out a great way to work it out.  I'm primarily rhythm guys on our gigs\, so that's where I focus.",22453,"BBCode","2013-02-06 09:54:07"
22462,4239,"Michael\,\
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Got the ALD original today.  Wow - this thing is a cannon!  Louder than my Collings by a long shot.  Absolutely love the tone.  There is a ringy-ness to it\, which is sympathetic vibration from the other strings.  Is this what some people call wetness?  Doesn't sound bad - but I recall some threads mentioning wetness in a bad way.  Did you get a chance to play it?  Sound good to you?\
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Thanks\
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Charles Meadows",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-06 19:06:15"
22463,9,"Hi Charles\,\
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Glad the ALD made it safely!\
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No\, I wouldn't describe your guitar as wet at all. In fact\, I noticed that this batch of ALDs was significantly drier than previous guitars they've made. These guitars are extremely resonant\, so compared to your Collings it may seem a bit ringy\, but you'll get used to it and you'll learn how to control it as your technique develops.\
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The Asian made Gypsy guitars are really wet sounding...if you get a chance to compare your ALD to a Gitane then you'll hear how much clearer the ALD is.\
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Enjoy!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-06 19:26:30"
22464,4239,"Enjoy I will.  The tone is just remarkable!  Maybe next year I'll get a La Macassar...",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-06 19:41:36"
22465,151,"Paul-\
I wish you the best of luck with all of it.  I am quite fortunate\, I spent extended amounts of time with many master musicians.  The first type of music I learned was what is called \"old-timey\" today\, and I spent much time playing music and drinking beer with fiddlers Tommy Jarrell and Burl Hammons.  I only lived a few miles from Tommy which made it easy.  Later I passed many pleasant hours with N. Carolina bluesmen James \"Guitar Slim\" Stevens and Turner Foddrell\, playing guitars and talking about life.  For GJ\, I used to visit Francis Moerman for a week every year and he came here and spent a couple of weeks with us back in 2001.  I also got to spend time with Maurice \"Gros Chien\" Ferre and unknown guitarists Alain Dubreuil and Jean-Marie Pallen\, both superb musicians and composers.  But it's interesting\, thinking back about it: I don't believe I learned anything about actually playing the guitar (or fiddle) from any of these men.  I played with all of them but just the experience of being around musicians from different cultures than the redneck/blue collar world which is my culture and my world - that's what was so special.  Learning music is (to me\, anyway) simply a process where you set goals and try various strategies to achieve these goals.  I did not learn much music but I wouldn't trade the experiences for anything.\
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Nearly everyone in Netherlands speaks English\, I don't think you'd have any problems there.\
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Something else to consider - you will not find the same welcoming attitude among Parisian musicians that you always find among musicians here.  Here\, music is seen as a sort of brotherhood where the sharing of resources and skills is expected and almost always freely given.  In France it is not like this at all.  On the contrary\, it is competitive and intense.  I think people put this aside for Samois\, but by and large\, in Paris American musicians are usually met with scepticism.  Of course\, they treat each other like shit\, too.  That's their world.  Personally I sought out musicians outside Paris (or retired musicians) for this exact reason.\
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But even with the negatives\, it's all been great and I'd do every bit of it again.  I guess I'd try to avoid the hangovers...\
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I have spent a LOT of time in France and can tell you a lot of tricks to save money when the time comes.\
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Remember - playing a guitar is a skill like any other\, and can be learned using the same techniques and methods you use to learn any other skill.  Careful observation\, discipline\, work ethic\, honest self-criticism etc are the key.     \
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Best\
Scot",22346,"BBCode","2013-02-07 06:47:00"
22466,2132,"Tony\, would you mind if I somewhat \"outed\" the local group you play with - meaning\, simply attest to how well you play\, and I was really kind of blown away this was informed from Givone as it was....enough to get me reconsidering my solitary emphasis (actually\, it's all I do work on) on rhythm?",22466,"BBCode","2013-02-07 08:41:36"
22467,3970,"Hey Paul\,\
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Yeah no problem at all!\
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I have no real privacy issues with it\, I was just deliberately vague in case you did.\
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Tony",22467,"BBCode","2013-02-07 09:44:56"
22468,2132,"Thanks buddy for thinking of it; it was my same sentiment\, didn't want to betray your privacy...in fact\, forget which thread it was\, where you made a post and I simply said \"Hi\, Tony\,\" concerned I might have breached your confidence there.  \
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Hope you had a good time last night.  I enjoyed it\, wish I could have played more.  Hope you found it fruitful\, not too much talking.  \
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You really have inspired me\, Tony.  I've had an issue in the past with too much split focus\, hence the exclusive attention to rhythm (and obviously\, a long way to go there)\, but knowing as I now do your work with the Givone text\, well...\
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See you soon.\
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Paul",22466,"BBCode","2013-02-07 09:48:31"
22469,3970,"I find it's hard to find the right balance when practicing since there's so much to learn\, but I do honestly believe that Givone's method is the quickest way to sound at least \"not bad\" when soloing. \
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It requires the smallest time investment for the largest gain UNTIL you finish it\, which is about where I am. I think at that point it takes either a great ear and musical creativity\, or further study of licks and solos to really get that true gypsy sound.\
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I've started looking at Gonzalo's book and knowing the forms really helps put his licks into perspective if you think of them in terms of Givone's forms\, since the forms are more or less arps anyway.\
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As for rhythm I wish I had the dedication to commit to it since all the greats say that's the best way to start\, but my rhythm has always been pretty weak and I just would rather forget about it and make do for now. Being one person in a 7-10 person group helps since I don't have to worry about carrying the rhythm often  :)  \
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I must have missed the thread where you said hi\, oops!\
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Tony",22467,"BBCode","2013-02-07 10:16:15"
22470,2132,"It's really cool\, Tony\, re: the Givone thing\, had no idea.  I just like touching base with the book every now and then by listening to his tracks.  Absolutely authentic GJ sound\, and beautiful on a stand-alone basis.  \
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I know myself\, and know I have to focus\, or everything goes to hell in little tastes.  Also because I am totally in love with rhythm\, I think my path is going to be a pretty traditional one - temptations to make foray into lead\, soloing with waltzes and Givone\, for example - notwithstanding.  It's been kind of difficult for me\, because I tend to go full tilt into things\, but to acknowledge limitations of physical state and the fact I'm in my 50's is undeniably\, in my case\, a good thing.  If I can play as an accompaniest to accomplished players\, I think I can die happy.  \
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You're young\, and have all the time in the world to accomplish whatever you want in this music.  Congratulations\, buddy.  Really cool to listen to you.\
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Paul",22466,"BBCode","2013-02-07 10:22:07"
22471,2132,"",22471,"BBCode","2013-02-07 11:29:08"
22472,2132,"Wow!\, that's such a wealth of experience\, Scot!  \"Old-Timey\" is a sound we in my family love\, what little we know of it...for you to have this direct a connection to the roots of many musics\, not just one.....well\, I am astonished\, once again.  How did you come by meeting and hanging with these people - they just knew of you from your music and/or rep?  Incredible.  Same for M. Moerman and the others.  It seems like a music map would spill out of you\, love to hear you play.  \
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Thanks for your generosity\, your perspective on musical things\, as well as the more prosaic considerations on France\, etc.  I'm very much in love with this music\, and the hunger to finish out my years among people I admire who play it\, well\, it itches at the soul\, so I hope I can accomplish at least some of it.  Rhythm is a rest-of-life etude for me\, but somewhere in there is also a humble desire to be able to play beautiful\, artful lead.  All else aside\, I still feel that until I'm happy with my rhythm mastery\, nothing else really matters.  \
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Thanks again\, man.  Good health and happiness to you.\
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-02-08 06:04:02"
22474,2138,"Thanks\, Paul.  \
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We're pretty limited in where we play.  The singer owns the restaurant where we play at every Thursday and has another business.  Our home base is his restaurant and we'll do parties and weddings for some pretty great pay.  As an aside\, there is a lot of money to be made on that circuit...that is as a cocktail band.  We used to play at a wider variety of places\, but I think we do pretty well at getting the bigger paying gigs just from playing the restaurant alone.  There's no real newsletter or mailing list.  One of us will spam a gig via Facebook.  \
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The videos you saw are a few years old at this point.  We've gotten our stuff together to some degree.It's faster and tighter\, although I have a lot of work to do from a rhythm perspective.  You seem to have it going on.  I've got to do a lot of work to be looser and to get tired less.  Mattias\, the singer\, has some pretty great history working with some pop bands some time ago and does a lot of songwriting.  We don't have recordings of some of his best stuff\, but his ideas have a French pop thing going on.  He's a great guitar player with his own take on the style.  It's funk manouche.  The sax player and upright player are world class pros.  I'm lucky to get to sit with these guys.  \
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I'll tell you something...the band name draws a lot of ire from some folks within our community.  Even local players think it is disrespectful\, although I am not sure to who.  At least Denis Chang likes it.\
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I had a few things going on this week so I'll get those pictures to you this weekend.  Sorry for the wait.  I enjoyed your videos as well.",22453,"BBCode","2013-02-08 11:03:58"
22476,679,"Hey Ted\,\
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    My name is Paul\, we've never met but I'm a long time member (well\, more of a lurker) at djangobooks. I live in Queens and I've got a 1950's Bucolo that may need some fret work. I read in an old post of yours that you only trust Rodrigo Shopis to do work on your guitars. I was just curious if that's still the case?\
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Naturally\, I'm very protective of this guitar  :)  so I wanted to double check before I hand my guitar over to anyone. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!",22476,"BBCode","2013-02-09 09:30:03"
22477,4239,"Michael\,\
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Still loving the ALD.  I think I would do better with the lower action though.  The bridge on mine is 12.7 cm long.  Would one of the Dupont bridges you sell be usable with the ALD guitar?  Thanks for putting up with all my questions.\
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Charles Meadows",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-10 12:09:39"
22478,9,"Hi Charles....yes\, the Dupont bridges will fit on your ALD.\
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Glad you like the ALD!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-10 12:49:09"
22479,4239,"OK - just one more question.  I want to make sure I get the right bridge.\
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The action (bottom of the low E string at the 12th fret) is 4mm.\
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But the height of the strings at the bridge looks like about 16-17mm from the guitar top.  So do I already have a #0 bridge?  \
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Perhaps I will end up needing to sand the bottom of the bridge?  probably looking for an action of about 2.6 - 2.8.\
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Thanks.",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-10 20:05:24"
22480,4309,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=60043#p60043]Subject: looking for a teacher[/url]\
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[quote=\"cristianoz72\"]Hi everybody\, my name is Cristiano\, I live close to Pordenone (Italy )\, I am looking for a private teacher in the area\, any suggestion? Thanks\
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Ciao a tutti\, mi chiamo Cristiano\, mi sto appassionando al gypsy jazz\, ma ne so ancora poco\, cerco un insegnante privato nella mia zona\, Pordenone. Cerco info e anche qualche consiglio su come muovere i primi passi\, grazie[/quote]\
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Ciao\,\
Non so se hai già visto i miei messaggi\, comunque io sono Fabio e abito anch'io in zona Pordenone\, volevo chiederti se ci potevamo trovare per suonare qualcosa assieme\, non sono un insegnante ma forse potremmo fare un pò di pratica\
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Ciao",22480,"BBCode","2013-02-11 04:21:13"
22481,4309,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10194#p10194]Subject: Welcome to Gypsy Jazz Italia[/url]\
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[quote=\"emicad\"][img]http://www.associazionequadri.it/genderfloor/pulsanti/Bandiere/Bandiera%20Italia.jpg[/img]\
First of all I wish to welcome you all in this section in which we deal with the Italian Gypsy Jazz scene.\
This forum was born the day after italian football team won the 2006 world cup. I wish to be up to keep the flag flying. 8)\
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Here we'll discuss about all the Gypsy Jazz material like artists\, bands\, composers\, tunes and everything related in any way to the italian music scene. This is a place in which everybody exchanges his/her knowledge about this interesting topic and\, of course\, we'll be concerned about every music instrument.\
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The ideas are many and the material is rare and hardly available\, the project always under development and everyone's help will be always welcome.\
So here we go\, enjoy and\, as Michael suggests\, \"lets get the ball rolling\"!\
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Emiliano[/quote]\
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Ciao\,\
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Mi chiamo Fabio abito in zona Pordenone e mi sono appena iscritto\, volevo chiederti se puoi darmi qualche consiglio su come usare al meglio questo forum.",22481,"BBCode","2013-02-11 04:29:19"
22482,4270,"Ciao Fabio\, \
grazie di aver risposto\, alla fine\, dopo lunghe ricerche\, ho trovato un insegnante e comincero' la prima lezione proprio mercoledi' prossimo (13 febbraio)\, a Udine.\
Devi sapere che mi fa molto piacere conoscere qualcun altro che e' appasionato di questo genere\, io comunque sono alle prime armi e la mia cultura sul gypsy jazz e' alquanto limitata\, e per evitare impostazioni sbagliate da autodidatta\, preferirei prima andare un po' di volte a lezione (io strimpello la chitarra da un po' di anni\, ma senza aver mai seguito dei corsi).\
Inoltre tra lavoro e famiglia il tempo a mia disposizione e' sempre limitato.\
Premesso questo mi piacerebbe poter suonare in compagnia\, e accrescere il mio livello di conoscenze su questo genere\, il mio numero e' 366/6648908 (se non rispondo sono occupato al lavoro\, poi magari richiamo io)\, la mia mail <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:zanna.cris@libero.it\">zanna.cris@libero.it</a><!-- e --> \, ci sentiamo presto\, ciao Cristiano",22480,"BBCode","2013-02-11 04:42:18"
22483,1833,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqlk3htAhok]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqlk3htAhok[/url]\
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[url=http://thorellguitars.com/]http://thorellguitars.com/[/url]",22483,"BBCode","2013-02-11 07:49:14"
22484,9,"Yes\, if your current bridge measures 16.5\" inches at the low E string\, then a #0 bridge wouldn't lower the action at all. You could just order a #0 and file it down while keeping the current one as is for a backup.\
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However\, I wonder if your measurements are off as I measured the action of that guitar at 3mm\, and I don't see how it could now be 4mm. Do you have a string gauge?\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-11 08:55:51"
22485,4239,"My measurements might be off somewhat.  I was using an index card and my kids' school ruler!  \
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And my measurement of the bridge was done the same way\, basically measuring the distance from the string to the guitar top at the bridge.\
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Perhaps I should buy a string gauge if I am going to be done much work on guitars!\
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Also perhaps I should use a lighter string set?  It looks like most gypsy strings are 10 or 11 for the high E.  I am not sure what's on the ALD.  \
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Maybe the ALDs just tend to be set for a higher action?\
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When filing a bridge for these instruments do you file off wood from the bottom of the bridge?\
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Thanks.\
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Charles Meadows",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-11 09:54:56"
22486,9,"ALDs are setup with modern\, fairly low action of 3mm. Your guitar has Argentine 1510MF 11 gauge strings which are the recommended gauge.\
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You'd probably file the top of the bridge down first. You can take some off the bottom as well but not too much as you  need the feet there.\
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thanks!\
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'm",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-11 10:03:59"
22487,2132,"Just revisiting this\, Scot.  God\, had no idea how difficult a long-term stay would be.  I guess we made a probably bad assumption that we've swung it in large cities (L.A.\, Chicago)\, so Paris was like the moderately more upscale cousin.  Discouraging doesn't begin to cover it.  I've some friends a bit more out\, not in any of the \"more dangerous\" banlieues\, exact name eludes me at the moment but it's kind of immaterial\, anyway\, as they're quite wealthy.  \
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Will look more deeply into Provins\, Chartres\, other possibilities.  Toulouse also beckons.  I was very keenly inspired by Kamlo's rhythm class at DIJ\, have his card\, and would like to study with him a bit.  Holland also beckons\, but that's entirely for me\, my wife has no interest.\
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Thanks again\, Scot.  \
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-02-11 10:23:06"
22488,4239,"Michael\,\
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You're right.  Looks like my strings are 3mm.  I was measuring from the board to the string\, not from the top of the fret to the string.  \
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I am surprised that my bridge would be the equivalent of a Dupont #0.  Is the height measured from the guitar top to the string?  Maybe I am measuring it wrong.  I am tempted to get the #0 bridge and see how it does.\
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Do you know if A or LD speak English?  hehe.  Maybe I could email them and see what the specs are.  \
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On another note - have you gotten many of the ALD \"Electroswing\" models in?  There is a youtube clip ([url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFH6JwsAS7s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFH6JwsAS7s[/url]) of Angelo playing in the ALD workshop and the tone is super.  I am not sure what amp he is playing through - and he flips some sort of switch on the amp (not the guitar) to change sounds.  But it sounds great!!  What do you think of these ones?  Just thinking about next year's potential acquisitions...",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-11 12:09:25"
22489,9,"I have another Original here and the bridge is about .5mm taller than a #0 Dupont so I think the same is probably true with yours.\
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Gerald at ALD does speak English so you could speak with as well.\
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I've never imported the Electroswing model so I can't tell you much about it first hand. I'd be happy to order one for you if you'd like to do so.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-11 13:41:23"
22491,4048,"Ever sell it?  Let me know..capo909@netzero.com\
Thanks! Michael",22491,"BBCode","2013-02-11 14:57:53"
22492,4239,"Do you think the 0.5mm is enough to make a difference?",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-11 18:09:17"
22493,9,"Yes\, that will make a big difference in playability.",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-11 18:17:07"
22494,555,"Sorry. It has sold. I had forgotten that it was still on the site. Thanks",22491,"BBCode","2013-02-11 18:56:19"
22495,4239,"Josh\,\
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Your post on bridge adjustment was great.  I just bought a new ALD original from Michael.  Absolutely love it - but I'd like to get the action a little lower.  I am somewhat spoiled on the Gibson L-00 I have - with its 2mm action.  The ALD is about 3.0 from fret to string at the 12th (low E)\, using 11 ga strings (highE).  Michael said that he measured the bridge at 0.5mm taller than the 16.5 mm Dupont #0.  I was hoping to get down to 2.6 or so for action.  Any idea on how much to take off the top of the bridge?  0.5mm maybe?  Or I could just buy the replacement Dupont from Michael.  Most of the stuff I practice is Angelo Debarre or Stochelo - so the higher frets get used a lot.\
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Is it the case that GJ guitars are\, on the whole\, set up for higher action than most other acoustics?  \
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Thanks.",22495,"BBCode","2013-02-12 10:16:43"
22496,4239,"I sanded my bridge down about .5mm.  Perfect!  Thanks for being willing to answer all my questions.  This site is a great resource.  Now if I can just convince my wife to let me get another GJ guitar next year.  Maybe that electroswing.  The tone in that clip on youtube of Angelo playing it is tremendous\, like warm caramel...\
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Thanks again.\
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Charles Meadows",22226,"BBCode","2013-02-12 17:45:52"
22497,9,"Great\, glad it worked!\
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Let me know if you'd like to order an electro swing as I can get one in the que for you. ALD is just two guys\, so it takes 6 months or more to get something built and shipped so the sooner I know the better.\
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enjoy!\
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Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-02-12 18:00:58"
22498,2681,"Bonjour\, I sent you a PM about that course and received no response. Will one be forthcoming? Thank you.  \
Bob",22498,"BBCode","2013-02-13 08:36:29"
22499,95,"Charles\,\
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You want to take the bridge down form the feet side as much as you can before you do any adjusting to the top of the bridge. If you can't get it low enough by bringing the feet down you can make the string slots a bit deeper.\
 You should be able to get your guitar to  a 2mm action at the 12th fret no prob. If you can't then your might need some fret work and or a truss adjustment.\
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Let me know if I can give you any more info\
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Cheers\,\
Josh",22495,"BBCode","2013-02-13 16:39:22"
22500,2759,"Dear Bob\,\
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Are you on our mailing list? If So\, you will receive an email once the course is available for purchase. If you're not please send an email to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rosenbergacademy@gmail.com\">rosenbergacademy@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> with subject \"Rythm Course\" and you will be automatically added. Thank you for your interest!\
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Best\,\
Christiaan",22498,"BBCode","2013-02-13 17:14:53"
22501,3606,"Bireli's book is available on scribd.  not sure it's legal\, but it's there...",22501,"BBCode","2013-02-14 21:38:50"
22502,4187,"Hey swingnation\, thanks a bunch! I did get it in .pdf. I appreciate that. Someday I'll get the book but man\, this is saving me a huge amount of time. Much appreciated!",22501,"BBCode","2013-02-15 01:46:20"
22503,2227,"Hey Jim!! I'm not sure why or how I missed this message.  I remember you\, and its been over a year!  Wow...How are you and how are things going? We played another Djangoary this year in Roanoke - Jefferson Center.  Still got the bug?  I'd love to catch up and chat\, and if you're interested I do have some suggestions to help your pursuit.  Feel free to email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gypsyrootsjazz@aol.com\">gypsyrootsjazz@aol.com</a><!-- e --> I'm REALLY aghast that I missed this message!  Sorry Jim! - Definitely drop me a line here or there - Thomas",20839,"BBCode","2013-02-15 19:45:32"
22504,1267,"stephane lent me his rodrigo as a backup for my gigs\, so i made a video for you just to give you an idea of what his guitar sounds like.  i'm not sure if it's the same wood as what you've ordered with him. \
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i tried to make an objective video with my gaffiero guitar and rodrigo's.  the feel of rodrigo's guitar was easier to play.\
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i tried to play exactly the same things with the same technique as possible.  it always frustrates me when i see mike's videos of the guitars he's selling and he's always playing something different!  \
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lemme know you're email address so i can give you access to the video.  i don't want to start any kinds of debates or ill discussions\, so i'm going to leave it private.\
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-rob",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-16 11:56:21"
22505,2132,"Wow\, Rob\, thank you!  It was great to see Stephane again\, first time since DIJ. His set was not just a set\, it really was a journey.  \
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My e-mail is:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Very much understand and respect the private nature of what you're showing.  Very appreciative\, as well.  \
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Cheers\,\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-16 12:01:19"
22506,2132,"Thank you\, Rob.  Very clear differences\, things about both that appealed.  I can never get a feel for the guitars from Mike's vids - yours is the first time I've been able to readily hear the differences.  \
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He's got a redwood top\, and mine is Sitka.  Dumb question but that's Stephane's on your right\, yes?  It's my understanding he wanted something with a bit more punching power\, whereas Rodrigo's standard makes tend to darker\, warmer\, mellower.  \
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We've our Midwest GJ Fest this weekend\, so warming up and heading over\, but wanted to get back to you quickly to tell you thank you.  I want to chew on these vids for awhile.  Great stuff\, Rob\, thanks again.\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-16 12:15:22"
22507,1267,"[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Thank you\, Rob.  Very clear differences\, things about both that appealed.  I can never get a feel for the guitars from Mike's vids - yours is the first time I've been able to readily hear the differences.  \
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He's got a redwood top\, and mine is Sitka.  Dumb question but that's Stephane's on your right\, yes?  It's my understanding he wanted something with a bit more punching power\, whereas Rodrigo's standard makes tend to darker\, warmer\, mellower.  \
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We've our Midwest GJ Fest this weekend\, so warming up and heading over\, but wanted to get back to you quickly to tell you thank you.  I want to chew on these vids for awhile.  Great stuff\, Rob\, thanks again.\
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Paul[/quote]\
Stephane's was the darker of the two guitars. If you want to hear any particular songs with the comparison I'm more of a rhythm player\, but i can do some django solos from what I've learned from Stephane. It's all fun for me anyway.",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-16 12:29:14"
22508,1275,"Hi what's the action please\
and is there a truss rod?\
are the frets level?\
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thanks\
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dean\
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22509,4312,"Hey Angelo\, \
I was wondering if by any chance you could provide me with some details on the jam sessions that you host from time to time around the LA area. I am interested in checking one out sometime if you don't mind\, I'd love to jam around and develop the technique necessary for playing in this style. \
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Thank you!\
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-Alan",22509,"BBCode","2013-02-16 17:55:43"
22510,2132,"Thanks\, Rob.  I am exclusively a rhythm player\, and it's with that in mind that I sought out the Favino D-Hole from Rodrigo.  I actually preferred the Cyril Gaffiero in most of your comparison - hope I didn't make a mistake! (Don't think so 0- every Shopis I've heard has been so dark and rich)\, but would love to do a comparison\, wood-to-wood...meaning\, I'm getting sitka soundboard\, not the redwood like Stephane.  \
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You've piqued me to look again at Cyril's work.  He was very much in mind\, when I began to look for a guitar in earnest.  I know Michael Bauer was very impressed.  I'm flatly floored by Alain Mazaud's Vieux Paris\, as close to a \"perfect\" guitar\, I think\, as I could imagine.  But Cyril's guitars\, every time I've heard them\, are superlative.\
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Thanks for doing this\, Rob.  Will be watching and re-watching.\
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-Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-17 08:50:41"
22511,1267,"that's actually pretty funny\, b/c i was feeling envious of rodrigo's guitar at times when doing the comparison\, because it gave a lot of the different tones that are more difficult with cyril's guitar.  they both sound very good for rhythm regardless.  both are excellent guitars.",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-17 12:29:58"
22512,1267,"i have a gig tonight and one tomorrow.  tonight is more at a venue for music than the other one.  since the other one is at a restaurant\, i'm going to try the rodrigo.  it's a little intimidating b/c stephane has the dot on the 9th fret\, and it always confuses me!  but i'll be able to get a much stronger impression from rodrigo's guitar after playing it for 3 hours hard.\
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i'll try to record some of the sets with my phone\, hopefully the quality won't be complete crap!\
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-rob",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-17 12:38:00"
22513,2132,"Thanks again for doing this\, Rob.  It's going to be tough to wait - Rodrigo quoted a 6 mo. build time\, but most I've talked to say it takes a bit longer\, so realistically I won't see it before Autumn '13.  \
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The only other guitar I'd die to obtain - gods conspiring for my benefit - would be the Alain Mazaud Vieux Paris.  Truly\, a gorgeous guitar.\
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Hope to see you at a fest\, or the like.  Thanks again!\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-17 12:41:58"
22514,1267,"it's too hard to tell off of michael's video from that mazaud.  what makes it more unique?  just the appearance?  i haven't seen anyone with them.",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-17 14:19:46"
22515,2132,"From everyone I've talked to\, it's Mazaud's achievement in crafting a hybrid of Busato and Selmer characteristics\, with a strong intent to make the guitar balanced across the board....not plinky\, like a selmer\, not overwhelming and boomy in bass\, dry attack\, quick fade\, rich tone.",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-17 14:41:56"
22516,1267,"ah ok.  that's pretty cool.  i hope i'll get to try one sometime soon!",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-17 14:59:22"
22517,2132,"Yep\, I sincerely think we might have a masterpiece in this one.  I know Swingnation plays one\, and now\, Michael Armitage.  If you've some further interest\, you could chat with them. When I checked\, Mazaud only required $400 to get started (think it was $400\, might have been $600)\, price was $5100\, and about a 4 month build time.",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-17 15:02:55"
22518,1920,"Hello\, \
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This is Tim from the djangobooks forum. I just had a few questions about the Monteleone hot club. It's not everyday you meet someone who owns a Monteleone\, let alone two (the radio flyer is probably off the charts). Anyhow\, I was wondering how the hot club responds to the rest-stroke picking style for gypsy jazz. I understand these guitars are loud and full bodied\, so my guess is that they could cover a lot of musical territory. Also\, can I ask what year yours is from? I wonder if these models are consistently excellent each year. I found a used one from late 80s with some play wear and a neck reset done by John Monteleone. The owner says it sounds and plays great (commenting on the wonderful neck profile). This guitar has the straight up and down elliptical sound hole\, not the diagonal one he used later on. It is not cheap\, but i know the market for John's instruments goes up each year? If you have any pics of your guitar\, could you send them to me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tpcima@gmal.com\">tpcima@gmal.com</a><!-- e --> . Also\, as far as customer service is concerned\, have you ever been in contact with John Monteleone to ask questions or have him work on your guitars? \
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I currently play a Bob Holo Nouveau\, which is outstanding and inspiring in every way. So I have the quintessential gypsy guitar already\, I'm not looking for a guitar that does the same thing. I like the fact that the hot club is something different. I look forward to hearing from you. \
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Thanks\, \
Tim Cima",22518,"BBCode","2013-02-18 06:25:23"
22519,139,"[quote=\"fabio_faldelli\"][url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10194#p10194]Subject: Welcome to Gypsy Jazz Italia[/url]\
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[quote=\"emicad\"][img]http://www.associazionequadri.it/genderfloor/pulsanti/Bandiere/Bandiera%20Italia.jpg[/img]\
First of all I wish to welcome you all in this section in which we deal with the Italian Gypsy Jazz scene.\
This forum was born the day after italian football team won the 2006 world cup. I wish to be up to keep the flag flying. 8)\
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Here we'll discuss about all the Gypsy Jazz material like artists\, bands\, composers\, tunes and everything related in any way to the italian music scene. This is a place in which everybody exchanges his/her knowledge about this interesting topic and\, of course\, we'll be concerned about every music instrument.\
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The ideas are many and the material is rare and hardly available\, the project always under development and everyone's help will be always welcome.\
So here we go\, enjoy and\, as Michael suggests\, \"lets get the ball rolling\"!\
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Emiliano[/quote]\
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Ciao\,\
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Mi chiamo Fabio abito in zona Pordenone e mi sono appena iscritto\, volevo chiederti se puoi darmi qualche consiglio su come usare al meglio questo forum.[/quote]\
ciao\, scusa per il ritardo ma non sono riuscito a collegarmi prima. io ti consiglio di farti un giro per tutte le sezioni e valutare quali ti interessano di piu'. se vai sulla home del forum\, usando i link in alto\, puoi vedere i messaggi nuovi\, quelli senza risposta ecc.\
fammi sapere se hai problemi\, ciao. :)",22481,"BBCode","2013-02-18 07:09:19"
22520,2132,"BTW\, Rob - is Stephane's the Model F\, or S?\
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Thanks\,\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-18 12:34:23"
22521,1267,"it doesn't say.  there's nothing on the guitar except his name.  no model type.  i'm going to practice tomorrow night with my long-term band and i'll bring the rodrigo.  we have better recording devices there\, and my friend alex will play some rhythm on it too.  this way you will be able to hear the difference when he plays and when i play.  (in case your rhythm is more similar to his\, he tends to play a bit wetter)",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-18 12:59:56"
22522,2132,"Just wondering - mine's an F model\, which is the Favino-sized guitar.  \
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In a word\, I'm doing everything I can to sound like Nous'che Rosenberg.  That's the style I love to listen to\, and that's the style I absolutely seek to master.  There's nothing else\, besides waltzes (for right hand etudes\, almost) I seek to do in this music.\
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Thanks again\, Rob.\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-18 13:32:52"
22524,1267,"my practice got canceled tonight\, but i did record the audio from 2 of the 3 sets from my gig last night.  \
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there's a good range on there\, you'll have to skip around.  i think i might have been playing a little loud (the guitar felt quite loud just playing casually).  also the guitar felt really difficult to play compared my gaffiero.  that's just my opinion.\
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if you have a dropbox acct i'll upload them to that.  they are too large to attach on here.  i just tried and it crashed the browser.  (trying a second time just in case)",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-19 16:16:36"
22525,2132,"Thanks\, Rob.  I do have a drop-box account.  I don't know how it works - to you send via my e-mail?  If so\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
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On the guitar itself\, different tastes\, etc.  I talked with several people\, came up with a shortlist and\, based on what I heard and saw\, and the pretty stellar recommendations\, I pulled the switch - I've ordered and paid for the guitar\, am really excited to receive it.",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-19 18:06:11"
22526,1267,"files are uploading now\, i think buying it is a good choice!  it's a very nice guitar!",22504,"BBCode","2013-02-19 18:19:08"
22527,2132,"Great\, Rob!  Got both and will listen tonight.  Many thanks for doing this\, man!  Hope to play with you in the community someday.  If you're ever in Madison\, look me up - the e-mail\, or 608-467-2278.  \
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Cheers!\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-19 18:59:27"
22528,679,"Hey Adrian\,\
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First of all\, as an EE student who dabbles in programming\, I have to give you \
total props for your work on the django framework\, among other things of course! Anyway\, I just wanted to ask you about your AJL 503 XO model. It seems like you're one of the few people from the forums who has played both the 503 XO and the Olivier Marin model that Sebastien and Gonzalo use. I'm curious if you have any thoughts on the differences between these two. I'm considering one of these as my next purchase and I figured I should contact someone who has played them both\, since youtube clips don't always show you the true qualities of the guitar.\
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Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks\,\
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-Paul",22528,"BBCode","2013-02-19 20:10:48"
22529,426,"Hi Paul\,\
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Sure\, no problem -- here's my take\, for what it's worth.\
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The XO is much \"older\" sounding and easier to play. The Marin is a bit harder to play in that you have to work at it to get more tone. The Marin also sounds newer\, not quite as vintage.\
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Obviously both are great guitars\, though!\
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Adrian",22528,"BBCode","2013-02-19 20:18:06"
22530,2735,"I will be sure to contact you once I host another jam. I haven't been hosting \
them as much recently but will keep you in the loop when the next one come up.\
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Angelo",22509,"BBCode","2013-02-19 23:09:02"
22531,679,"Ok\, that confirms what I've been reading. It seems that the general opinion on the Marin is that it takes more work to \"sound good\" on it or get volume out of it\, but man that tone is amazing in the right hands. Well\, I'll have to hope that someone brings one to django in june so I can see for myself. Thanks for the input\,\
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-Paul",22528,"BBCode","2013-02-20 07:32:37"
22532,426,"Cool\, glad I could help. I'll bet Gonzalo will let you play his Marin at Django in June.\
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Adrian",22528,"BBCode","2013-02-20 07:37:14"
22533,2132,"Hey Rob - \
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Just wanted to get back to you\, playing out late the last few nights and bone-tired\, haven't sat down yet with your mp3s\, just wanted to get back to say thanks.  I'll hope to listen to them later today or tomorrow.  \
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Thanks!\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-21 09:27:11"
22534,1945,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41495#p41495]Subject: Fapy unleashed[/url]\
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[quote=\"Elliot\"]I think it might be way OOP - PM me\, we'll do a trade.[/quote]\
following an old thread and saw you might do a trade for star eyes and/or the cd it is on\
let me know if that is possible;  i would buy it\, but cannot find it.\
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thx\
tom cunningham\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tomcunn@yahoo.com\">tomcunn@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",22534,"BBCode","2013-02-21 16:48:24"
22535,1921,"Hi\,\
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It's a longshot but might you still have the Story of Selmer book for sale?\
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Thank you\,\
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DJ Parker\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:djparker1957@gmail.com\">djparker1957@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",22535,"BBCode","2013-02-21 17:15:25"
22536,925,"The book is still available.\
-Matt",22536,"BBCode","2013-02-21 17:33:25"
22537,1921,"Thank you\,\
I had a hard cover version and sold and have regretted it. What might you be asking?\
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Dj\
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Ps: you weren't the person who bought it from me along with several gypsy backing tracks were you? :o)",22535,"BBCode","2013-02-21 17:41:22"
22538,925,"Nope\, I bought it new from Elderly Instruments in 2003.  I am entertaining offers at this point\, let me know what it is worth to you.  I am notvsure of the Market value...\
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-Matt",22536,"BBCode","2013-02-21 17:46:03"
22539,1921,"I can PayPal you $80 right now.",22535,"BBCode","2013-02-21 17:50:22"
22540,1921,"I can PayPal you $80 right now.",22535,"BBCode","2013-02-21 18:09:41"
22541,925,"Thanks for the offer\, but way to low.  I wish you luck in your search.\
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Here is a used one at Elderly for $120:\
[url=http://elderly.com/books/items/509-9SW.htm]http://elderly.com/books/items/509-9SW.htm[/url]\
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Cheers\,\
Matt",22536,"BBCode","2013-02-21 18:17:41"
22542,3795,"Hi Michael\, \
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    It has been about a year since I last wrote- I was the guy in south Jersey looking for a jam partner in you\, but of course you are in Chicago. Incidentally\, as a result of DIJ (which I am very glad you insisted I find a way to go!) I have found some cats to jam with\, though they are mostly in PA (Berwyn\, West Chester\, Reading). We have been doing monthly jams and playing gigs monthly as well\, so it has been great. Still hoping to connect with some people closer to home so the hike is less\, but we can't have it all. \
  \
     I locally acquired a poor old J. Castelluccia round hole\, 12 fret round hole\, non cutaway\, short scale. All original. Excellent tuners\, though a bit heavy in patina\, they work well. Original leather case. SOUNDS AMAZING\, loud\, dry and articulate\, though it is hard to gauge it's real tone with it's 7mm action! Someone refinished over the entire guitar\, as though it were a birdhouse with no regard for frets\, bridge or anything!\
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/92217511@N05/sets/72157632553995870/]http://www.flickr.com/photos/92217511@N ... 553995870/[/url]\
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      Neck is straight\, but being lightly braced (3 on top\, non on back) the top has sunk quite a bit due to neck rotation. This info from Craig Bumgarner\, who currently has it and has proposed the following repairs- to replace the poor\, polyurethaned fretboard with a new one\, do a neck reset to correct the action/neck rotation from sunken top\, and to take down the rough finish with a light sanding and go over it with French polish. He mentions having had good results with this in the past.\
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     Optional in his opinion is reinforcing the neck with carbon fiber rods to ensure a straight neck for many years to come. He considers this unnecessary\, but that now is the time if I wanted to do it. \
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      I think he is being very fair pricewise\, but as a father and provider I have to be careful about how much I invest into any guitar at this stage. I also have no experience with vintage guitars (but have tried to read all I can find) to know if A) the sunken top\, which Craig tried to bring back up but finds too stiff to correct\, is going to lead to a shortened lifespan or further issues down the road\, or if things have settled at this point  or B) if installing carbon rods affects the sound or otherwise has a cost beyond the modest $70 he is asking to do it. I am partial to reinforcing but if it is straight after 50-60 years\, perhaps I am fixing something that just ain't broke! He feels the braces are strong and intact after close evaluation.\
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      I hope all is well with you\, and value your input. Looking forward to DIJ 2013. Thank you for letting me play Joseph's Selmer- it is rare to feel the history in your hands quite like that. Perhaps this old Parisian can join the ranks at the vintage guitar show this year! :) \
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Cheers\, thank you\,\
Michael Nikolidakis",22542,"BBCode","2013-02-22 05:44:03"
22543,563,"Michael--\
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How nice to hear from you\, and how cool that you found an old Castelluccia!!!\
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In my opinion\, you can trust Craig implicitly. If he says it needs a neck reset\, it does\, and once it does\, it isn't going to get better. Top sinkage is common in gypsy guitars\, which are generally under-built compared to American flat-tops. That's why they sound great\, of course\, but even Selmers and Busatos have sunken tops sometimes. Craig is a straight up guy\, and knows Castelluccias better than any one else in the country.\
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I just bought another rescue project: a Cousenon Chorus\, and it needed a neck reset and new fretboard. Same issue\, the top had sunk a bit and taken the neck with it. I wouldn't think carbon rods would be needed. I suppose they affect the sound\, but Selmers have carbon rods\, and I think Bob Holo uses them as well. But if the neck is still essentially straight after all these years\, it's probably not going to change now. \
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Tops are different. They are thinner\, highly stressed\, made of more flexible wood\, so they can sink with the tears. Craig could tell you better than I can the likelihood of the top sinking further. If you keep the guitar humidified\, I would think it's most likely done most of its changing by now. Even if it does more\, it will likely be decades before it becomes a problem again. I think you can rest reasonably assured that once you fix this\, it will never have to be fixed again for as long as you and the next several owners have it. I certainly don't think the lifespan of the guitar will be shortened. Show me ten old gypsy guitars\, and 8 or 9 of them will have some sinkage. My old 30's Busato's top was completely concave\, but it was one of Denis Chang's favorite guitars\, and was later sold to a friend here in Chicago (Wilco's Leroy Bach)\, and it gigs out every week at least once. As long as the sound is there\, who cares if the top isn't perfect. there are like us\, they get old\, bent\, and creaky with age\, but like us\, they are still young on the inside.\
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My advice would be to do it if you can afford it\, and if the guitar's value (even emotional value) makes it worth it to you. I hope you bring the guitar to Django in June. I am looking forward to trying her out. Thanks for the link to the pics! What a beauty!\
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Michael",22543,"BBCode","2013-02-22 14:04:51"
22545,563,"Mark--\
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I'm looking forward to seeing you\, but we may have to play the when by ear. My wife had to go to the hospital on Thursday morning\, and just got out of ICU today. If she's put on restricted visiting hours\, I'll only be able to see her from 6-8 each evening. \
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I'll know more soon.\
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Michael",22435,"BBCode","2013-02-22 20:03:44"
22547,3795,"Hi Michael\, \
\
  Thank you for your swift and thoughtful reply. So glad to be a part of this community and have human resources such as yourself! I am also hoping to bring the Castelluccia to DIJ. So long as there is room in the car\, I will expect to bring it. \
\
Craig got the green light from me and expects to work in the repairs across the month of March to be ready by early April. He seems very knowledgeable and forthright\, but also seems to have a real passion for Castelluccia guitars\, which is why I reached out to him in the first place. I'm glad I did. My local luthier referred to this guitar\, which I presented to him for his inspection \, as a \"bag of worms\". I thought it best to go for a 2nd opinion. Yes\, it's in deplorable condition\, but no\, it's not a guitar akin to a Harmony! I have a Cigano GJ10 and JWC modele Jazz\, both of which are plenty loud\, and this guitar\, a modest short scale 12 fretter\, is way louder than both. Perhaps the round hole contributes\, but geez\, I didn't expect it to punch the way it does. I can't wait to try it with manageable action. I couldn't stop playing it\, despite it's unwieldy double-high action\, which was quite a LH workout. Sounded great with a slide:)\
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Thanks again- best of luck on your latest pursuit with the Cousenon!\
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Michael N",22543,"BBCode","2013-02-23 05:34:14"
22548,2132,"Funny\, wasn't aware you contributed to the book\, Scot\, until re-reading through it last night.  Nice pic\, too!",22548,"BBCode","2013-02-23 07:09:31"
22549,3820,"Hi\, I am not sure but I was told by a piano player in wakiki (I forget his name but he is an occupational therapist here in Hawaii) that you were a gypsy jazzer in Hawaii. I was playing down there one night with Emmett another DJJ guy and he told me that someone lived here who was on Djangobooks forum and that he thought this might be your handle.....Not sure whoy you guys don't name but If any of this is true I'm always looking for peeps to play with and figured I'd extend myself incase you live in Hawaii... I'm here till May.\
all the best\, Roch",22549,"BBCode","2013-02-23 16:59:36"
22550,2138,"Roch\,\
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Not me.  You sold me the compact 60 a month back.  Funny...we are planning on moving next year\, as soon as my gf finishes her licensing exams for psych and we asked Emmett about logistics of the move.  PErhaps he thinks I am already there.\
Alas\, it is not soon enough.  Best\,\
Jim",22550,"BBCode","2013-02-24 07:02:55"
22551,3820,"Hey Jim!\
That's too funny!  Hows the amp treating ya?\
Best\, Roch",22549,"BBCode","2013-02-24 13:52:55"
22552,151,"Hi Paul\
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Michael and I did a lot of research together in the 90s.  We met several times in Paris to interview people and even went to visit the famous Wisconsin record collector John Bajo in rural Richland Center together back in the early '00s.  John was such a character\, sadly he died a few years ago. It was a good time to do this research as there wasn't much interest and it was a lot easier to get people to talk.  It was incredible how much stuff people gave me - old catalogs\, photographs\, sheet music\, that sort of thing.  I was lucky\, I talked to a lot of people who have since passed away.  I certainly have a book of my own to write\, must find time someday...\
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The Brassens record with De Kauter and Saussois is a great record\, great song selection and I can't help be charmed by Koen De Kauter singing in french with his dutch accent.  Les Pommes... did a record of Charles Trenet songs and it's also pretty good.\
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Best\
Scot\
Scot",22548,"BBCode","2013-02-25 09:13:17"
22553,563,"Hi Scot--\
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Thanks for posting that! It needed to be said. Teddy Dupont and you are the guys I most respect on the forum\, and it's fitting that you both took the same stance. \
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Sorry I have been out of touch so long! I am still enjoying the music you sent\, and am playing in a band since retiring. It's been great fun\, but a hard reminder of how much I had lost in the nearly 40 years between band gigs! We've been playing a fair amount with the classic QHCF line-up of three guitars\, violin\, and bass. I am more than content being Rhythm Bitch. \
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Paul Smith said you sent him a message on guitars\, but that you didn't want him to share it. I was sad about that\, because I really was interested in what you had to say. If you ever want to share the same thoughts with me\, I'll be all ears. \
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I just rescued and old Cousenon that needed major neck work\, but was a cheap\, great-sounding little thing. Flame maple\, which I hadn't seen on a Cousenon before. I probably have more in it than it's worth\, but it seemed too good to let it decay further and be discarded. It will be a nice travel guitar\, and eventually\, I'll probably try to match it with an owner that will give it an active playing life. \
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I thought about skipping Django in June this year. The line-up isn't my favorite\, although Tcha Limberger would be neat to see. My wife's in a hospital and has been most of the month\, so money may be a major issue this year. Any chance you'll be attending? If so\, it would be great to get together if I can make it. \
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I hope you are well\, and thanks again for reminding people that music matters more than technique. I'm still trying to play solos just fast enough that I can play easy stuff at tempo. I'll settle for that...\
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Michael",22553,"BBCode","2013-02-25 11:09:08"
22554,3253,"Hi Roger! \
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Someone is selling this not-often seen photograph from this particular session for only 1 EUR!\
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[url]http://www.ebay.fr/itm/DJANGO-REINHARDT-Pub-de-Magazine-Magazine-advertisement-2012-page-papier-/121066786233?pt=FR_VC_Objets_de_Collection&hash=item1c30248db9#ht_500wt_1174[/url]\
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Looks to be a good copy\, if not slightly small. (20cm x 26cm)\
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I don't know if you have a proper copy so I thought I'd let you know. :) It's the first time I've seen it in this quality.",22554,"BBCode","2013-02-25 16:30:31"
22555,1063,"Hello Wolfgang\,\
Did you try to advertise your guitar here:\
[url=http://guitarejazzmanouche.com/forum/]http://guitarejazzmanouche.com/forum/[/url]\
Good luck. I would have got it\, if only I wasn't gonna receive my own AJL soon...\
Best\,\
Stephan",22555,"BBCode","2013-02-26 06:52:20"
22556,1027,"Hi Stephane\,\
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thanks for the link. No\, I didn´t knew that forum until now. Will have a look today … although my french is not the best ;-)\
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What AJL did you order? A 503? \"Normal\" version or X-0?\
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Anyway … you will love any guitar built by Ari-Jukka :-)\
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Best regards\, \
Wolfgang",22556,"BBCode","2013-02-26 07:25:00"
22557,1063,"Then you should post in English or in German\, I am sure people will answer you.\
Otherwise\, we have a section \"Do you speak Gypsy Jazz\" for non Francophones.\
I am getting a Gypsy Fire / Favino with XO top and Indian RW back. It should arrive anytime this week.\
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Good luck!",22555,"BBCode","2013-02-26 07:35:38"
22558,226,"Thanks Richard. I might have a go at buying that. I might even go up to 2euros!!!  :D \
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Roger",22554,"BBCode","2013-02-26 10:11:48"
22559,2182,"Here you are - I changed a few fingerings but that is basically it.  I've been working on it for a while\, more of an etude of licks than anything else.",22559,"BBCode","2013-02-26 11:40:02"
22560,455,"Wow\, thanks for the tab!!!  That's awesome.\
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Let me know if you are looking for any Django transcriptions.  I've done a bunch.  No guarantee of the accuracy though!\
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Cheers!",22559,"BBCode","2013-02-26 11:45:16"
22561,226,"I've bought it for 2.85 euros including postage. That is a ridiculous price. I wonder what the catch is? :? \
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I'll let you know when it arrives.\
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Best\,\
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Roger",22554,"BBCode","2013-02-26 14:45:06"
22562,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=61089#p61089]Subject: Shipping insurance for guitars[/url]\
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[quote=\"klaatu\"][quote=\"Joli Gadjo\"]\
Thanks but I wasn't thinking of something illegal\, but quite the opposite.[/quote]\
Of course you weren't. Perish the thought!\
[/quote]\
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Hello Ben\,\
Here's a situation I actually have to face right now: I have a guitar in France (too old to have the invoice or any proof). My folks are gonna send it to me here in the US.\
How do I handle the customs? What is your advice? Thank you!\
Best regards\,\
Stephan\
Hot Club of DC",22562,"BBCode","2013-02-26 15:46:08"
22563,620,"[quote=\"Joli Gadjo\"]\
\
Hello Ben\,\
Here's a situation I actually have to face right now: I have a guitar in France (too old to have the invoice or any proof). My folks are gonna send it to me here in the US.\
How do I handle the customs? What is your advice? Thank you!\
Best regards\,\
Stephan\
Hot Club of DC[/quote]\
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Hi Stephan\,\
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I'll ask you a couple of questions first. What make of guitar is it? Any idea of the value?\
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As you know\, customs and duties will be charged on the declared value. If you don't have anything to indicate the value of that exact guitar\, you could go by listed prices/values of similar guitars that you find online (if any). Then if you are asked to justify the value\, you will have something to go on.\
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You should make sure they indicate the correct country of origin on the customs slip. If customs officials decide to inspect it (which they may do because they are suspicious or simply because your package was selected randomly) and find that the country of origin was declared incorrectly\, a big red flag goes up.\
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It is common for people to lowball the value to lower the cost. I won't say whether I have done this myself or not (since it is clearly illegal\, and I would never want anyone to think that I would ever do such a thing)\, but it is a bit of a crapshoot. The risks are high\, the likelihood of detection probably low. \
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That's about all the advice I have\, but if you have other questions that I haven't covered\, feel free to write.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",22563,"BBCode","2013-02-26 16:01:11"
22564,2132,"Wow\, Scot\, what I wouldn't give to have been a fly on the wall.  Wonderful you have this history.  I try not to grasp for things impossible to achieve\, and one aspect of that is a conscious effort to not moan coming to playing so late in life.  I really admire the path you've carved\, and am grateful\, to be honest\, as I think it's a direct result of what guys like you have done that I probably came to this music in the first place.  Amazing story\, Scot.\
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I have both P'tit Coin de Paradis\, and Koen's  Pour Un Petit Bonheur Postume.  Koen has such a haunting quality.  Funny for me to hear an instrumental take on Les Amoureux des Bancs Publics....a piece very close to my heart\, somewhere in my learning French long ago\, this tune\, sung by Brassens.\
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Will check out the Pommes album.  Thanks for the info\, \
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Paul",22548,"BBCode","2013-02-27 05:48:17"
22565,2138,"Hey there\,\
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I'd love a transcription of your SGB solo form the Zwinakis video.  I bought a \"mystery\" version of his selmer guitar a few years ago.  I'd suggest reaching out to Peter Z himself with any questions you might have.  He comes across a nice guy and may be amenable to doing some adjustments on the guitar.\
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Also\, there is a huge anti-speed consortium out there in the Djangoverse.  I know\, because I met quite a few people at Django in June that were downright angry with it.  I take lessons from Wrembel.  One of the things that swayed me in that direction was taking one of the DiJ seminars from him...a jam where he critiqued players. In a nutshell\, Angelo was one of the references he dropped by saying that Angelo plays speedy stuff\, but almost every run is melodic.  Playing speed with no melody is something that should be avoided.  In this same nutshell\, I agree with you.  \
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Anyway\, I enjoyed that thread and your playing and your videos.\
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Jim",22565,"BBCode","2013-02-27 09:14:55"
22566,2182,"Thanks - I'm a little sensitive because Joshco is one of my favorite guitarists and a friend who I admire personally as well so I don't like all the shots people seem to take at him because he often plays really fast.  But that is why I asked the question \"who's the best\" in lots of categories to try to AVOID that debate and those kind of comments so we could just have fun and learn about some new guitarists we might not know without putting down other guitarists\, so it really annoyed me when people started in on that.\
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Here's the transcription - and thanks for the advice on the guitar.  I love it and will definitely contact him!",22566,"BBCode","2013-02-27 09:29:21"
22567,9,"Hi\,\
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If you're interested in an ALD Original I have one of the new ones with an optimized tuned top available here:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/ald-original-oval-4]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... nal-oval-4[/url]\
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It's an amazing guitar with a clear and beautiful tone. Also\, an amazing instrument for the price as other French luthiers charge $1K or more for the same thing.\
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It had been on hold for a customer in Brazil but it doesn't look like he can actually pay for it so it's available again. This is a good time to grab an ALD as I only get them in once or so a year and they go quick. I just got six of them and they are going fast..\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",22567,"BBCode","2013-02-27 15:02:14"
22568,2132,"Hey Rob - \
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I wanted to thank you for doing this.  I'm sorry to say it's difficult for me to hear the guitar very well - might be these old ears.  But I really appreciate you taking the time to do this.  I should be a Shopis player sometime over summer-autumn 2013\, really looking forward to it.  \
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Hope to meet and play with you some day!\
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Thanks again\,\
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Paul",22505,"BBCode","2013-02-28 07:00:44"
22569,2132,"Hey Scot - \
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Just wanted to say\, I needed the spiritual boost of re-reading your messages.  I'm devoted to playing rhythm\, though tempted by playing with others to make first forays into lead-land.....though it's been a kind of personal vow to work on rhythm and all its insights\, then waltzes\, then\, if I don't kick first\, serious exploration in lead.  \
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Not even sure why I could use the boost.  Might be\, just running a jam\, seeing even beginning players taking at least heads\, etc.\, and the more or less latent call to learn lead...at any rate\, I re-read your message below\, especially keyed by listening to the earlier matchups with Chaput\, etc.  \
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts\, once again.  \
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-02-28 07:05:53"
22570,151,"Hi Michael\
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I liked your contribution to the thread too.\
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I do understand the youth position - all that technique is just so incredible and when you are young you want that to impress everyone.  And for many of these speed players\, it is about showing off\, I think.  Plus you can teach technique and you can't teach the other parts.  All that's OK as long as your entire audience is rival guitar players...\
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I sold my old Dupont D-hole.  I wasn't playing it much and had a chance to make a bit of money on it.  The real reason was that I have wanted a Martin M-38 (best known as David Bromberg's favorite guitar) for over 30 years and just decided one afternoon that it was time to get this guitar.  And I did get a very nice one from 1978.  It's a bit beat up but structurally sound and it has the exact sound I wanted - the classic mid-size Martin sound with a strong but not boomy bass.  It's a guitar that is excellent for fingerpicking or flatpicking\, even kind of Ok for old-timey music.  I still play all those styles from time to time.\
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I can't exactly recall what I told Paul about guitars.  I guess it mostly had to do with good rhythm guitars.  I recently came to the conclusion that my 1984 Favino was built at a time when Favino was building a sturdy and durable guitar for the big-city professional guitarist who might need a guitar to play in a variety of styles.  I'd played a gig with Ken Bloom where I was required to play a very wide variety of music from bebop to latin to klezmer to Scandinavian fiddle tunes.  I'd planned to borrow a Martin OM to play this gig but Ken (who is a true master musician) assured me that the Favino was the perfect guitar.  I had doubts but deferred to Ken's greater wisdom\, and he was right\, I couldn't believe how perfect the guitar sounded.  That thing is a REAL guitar!  Who builds a GJ guitar like this today when all the modern makers are building a guitar tuned for the modern soloist?  I played the Mazaud Vieux Paris at DiJ\, and it really did seem to have the vibe...  I think I told him that a good rhythm guitar will most likely be a good solo guitar too\, but that opposite isn't always true.\
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I think that at one time about 15 years ago I had as much experience with good GJ guitars as anyone in N America but not any more.  All I know now is a good guitar when I play one...\
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We had a great time at DiJ.  I met up with Dallas Vietty there and we have played a handful of gigs in Philly and NYC since then.  I learned the traditional style of valse accompaniment from Francis who had learned it from a legendary player named Tete-de-Cheval.  Playing with Dallas is great because while he's interested in pushing the limits of the accordion\, when it is just the two of us he plays totally traditional\, and we have excellent musical rapport.  We're kind of planning a return to DiJ this year\, like last year on the \"tourist visa\".\
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I'm sorry to hear that your wife has been in the hospital and I do hope she'll be doing better soon.  And on a final note\, your observation about women and GJ was spot on.  I have tested this theory often over the years and women like Koen de Cauter\, Patrick Saussois\, Pearl Django and that kind of GJ.  They really don't like players like Joscho and Gonzalo.  For what that's worth.\
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Best\
Scot",22553,"BBCode","2013-02-28 07:56:17"
22571,3014,"Hi Gary\, we met a while ago in Sheffield at the Robin Nolan workshop/gig\, I was the other guy with the beige tribal planet bag if that rings a bell. \
I seem to remember from your posts that you have a Krivo pickup and just wondered what you thought of it. I'm looking for an alternative to my clip on mic\, which is great but just doesn't suit some situations\, I'm sure you have come across much the same. \
Thanks Gary\, maybe see you at this years IGGF\,\
Phil",22571,"BBCode","2013-03-02 01:40:06"
22572,151,"Paul\
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If you are looking for old recordings\, all you have to do is ask.  I have all of them.  Plus many bootlegs going back to the early 60s.  I am always happy to share\, sent out several hundred discs over the last 20 years.  Just tell me specifically what you are looking for and I'll send it to you in a week or so.  Not current recordings\, of course.\
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You are a self-described francophile - well\, so am I\, and from day one\, I always preferred the more French style of this music\, as opposed to the gypsy style. And the gypsies I do like are almost all gitane gypsies\, the Reinhardts being the exception.  I have said this in public before but not often - the gypsies\, bless their hearts\, don't bring much to this music.  What they bring today is technique.  It isn't even their fault - everyone wants approval and gypsies always seem to need the approval (and the money\, let's not forget) of the local community.  Right now\, the local community is young guitar players\, who are unfamiliar with poetry\, art\, literature and other unimportant things\, these having been replaced with video screens and smartphones.  These young people talk about art but because they are not familiar with it (except they all believe themselves to be artists)\, they are confusing art with craft.  Nothing wrong with craft\, nearly all music falls into the category of craft.  But there are very few real artists around today.  The French musicians always follow their own path\, because they\, like us\, are westerners and place value on this individual independence just as we (sort of) do. Gypsies do not - they are imprisoned by group identity.  Here in America\, we should do what suits us and make some pathways of our own.  Play what is right for you.   \
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Remember - everyone is wowed by a good soloist\, but if you are a top rhythm player then the good soloists will all want to play with you.  I can solo better than any of the guys I play with\, but on most tunes i don't ever take a solo - instead I try to drive things along by beating the rhythm into the mix.\
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Best\
Scot",22346,"BBCode","2013-03-02 09:48:48"
22573,2132,"Hi Scot - I wanted to get back to you\, with thanks\, because I'm probably down for awhile.  I'm pretty seriously screwed up neurologically and some days I'm really down for the count - afraid that's where I am\, as much as it kills me\, because I love practicing and no day feels right when I don't.  Unfortunately for the past couple of months\, I just can't do it as I would want.  \
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At any rate\, you are unbelievably kind.  If you have any of these\, and you'd be willing\, I'd be very grateful for a few I mentioned this morning\, Privat/Ferret's Manouche Partie\, and Tchan-Tchou\, Guitare Party\, Swinging Guitars\, Nomades.  I will happily send you money\, to cover costs\, whatever you'd like.  Again\, very appreciative.  My contact  (and I forget where you hail from\, but if you're ever in my environs\, please give me a shout) is:\
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Paul Smith\
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You've opened my eyes to so many things\, you wouldn't know\, but as I'm coming to this at this stage of life\, and with its challenges at that\, I feel there's so much to listen to\, so much to study.  I studied with Alfonso Ponticelli very briefly (weekly thing for a month and half or so) and one of the things I've always enjoyed about him is the blend of traditions in what he does.  I love flamenco\, I do also love straight Balkan gypsy sound.  And it's you who got me listening to Parisian sound - knew of Patrick Saussois and Koen de Cauter\, others\, but always playing catchup and just hadn't gotten to them\, much less appreciated them\, until you pointed me in that direction.  I'm listening right now to Matelo Ferrets' Tsiganskaia.  As to Flamenco\, there's some sadness on my part is acknowledging that I may not have the sheer time left to learn these voices - progress is pretty slow\, I think\, and that's just working the Manouche tradition I've at least listened to\, some.\
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At any rate\, enough whining.  I do think I'm a Francophile\, but so far in life\, it's been at a distance....fluency since early teen years\, life cooking French food and fascinated by French history (W. European history\, culture\, generally)\, and nary a trip.  Yet.  \
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Words are pretty cheap\, at the end of the day.  My gratitude is sincere.  Thanks\, Scot.  \
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Paul",22346,"BBCode","2013-03-02 11:05:42"
22574,2132,"Scot\, sorry\, one more.  One benefit\, I suppose\, of being limited to being on your back is you can listen\, and think.  I actually wrote quite a bit more because you've got me thinking on things\, musically.  The Boyers\, and the lineage you share.  I'm cognizant how lucky I am to exchange every now and then with someone bearing your history\, so I'm hesitant to abuse the privilege.  My thoughts I was going to send\, perhaps another time.  \
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For now\, in a word\, how do you feel about the Rosenbergs?",22574,"BBCode","2013-03-02 14:08:14"
22575,2132,"Scot\, do you offer CDs of your work\, any longer?  I've been sitting with these thoughts...[url=http://www.hotclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=220]came across this[/url]...and though I mentioned I'm not generally a fan of \"best of\,\" do have [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000066TLP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER]this on my cart[/url]\, only one I could find and even that's currently out of stock\, wondering if you have other recommendations.  I was talking to my wife about what you do\, this morning.  All else aside\, thank you carrying a beacon of a road less-traveled.  It's brave\, and it gives life to all of us\, players and lovers of this music alike.\
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Thanks\,\
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Paul",22575,"BBCode","2013-03-03 09:13:32"
22576,2301,"Hi BCR:\
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I just learned of the JWC guitars from an ebay post and am now seriously considering purchasing one. A couple of questions: (1) How does the sound of your JWC Gypsy guitar compare to Gypsy Duponts (wetness/dryness that sort of thing)? (2) Where did you go to purchase your JWC guitars (recommendations)? (3) I'm looking to get a D hole:14-fret or 12-fret recommendation?\
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I greatly appreciate your time and consideration in answering my questions. It's a big plunge to purchase such an instrument when traveling the distance to test it out is not feasible.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob Bailey (bohemewarbler)",22576,"BBCode","2013-03-03 17:28:56"
22577,2301,"I don't think you got my message I sent earlier today\, so I'm sending another...\
I just learned of the JWC guitars from an ebay post and am now seriously considering purchasing one. A couple of questions: (1) How does the sound of your JWC Gypsy guitar compare to Gypsy Duponts (wetness/dryness that sort of thing)? (2) Where did you go to purchase your JWC guitars (recommendations)? (3) I'm looking to get a D hole:14-fret or 12-fret recommendation?\
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I greatly appreciate your time and consideration in answering my questions. It's a big plunge to purchase such an instrument when traveling the distance to test it out is not feasible.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob Bailey \
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Location: St. Louis\, MO",22577,"BBCode","2013-03-03 20:14:44"
22578,4303,"Hi Bob\
I didn't get your first message\, thank you for sending another\, I'm more than happy to talk about JWC guitars\, as I'm extremely happy with mine.\
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so to answer your questions :-\
1. how does the sound compare with a Dupont - to be honest\, I have no idea\, I've never played a dupont. I have played a friend's John Le Voi 14 fret oval and the JWC blew it out of the water\, completely. In fact\, here's a story\, when I got the JWC I went to this friends house to show him the guitar\, what I expected to happen was that he'd play it for a bit\, then hand it back to me\, and we'd play some tunes\, me on my guitar\, him on his Le Voi\, but what happened was odd in that he didn't let the JWC out of his hands\, it just stayed on his lap all night\, I didn't say anything but just observed how he seemed to fall in love with it right before my eyes. And he's been raving about it ever since.\
Soundwise\, dryness/wetness\, I have no idea either\, but I know the guitar is very musical\, it can play Danse Norwegienne at a whisper\, with a velvety softness\, then chug out Djangology in the blink of an eye. It's responsive\, colourful\, loud\, soft\, everything. \
2. where did I buy it - I live in the UK so bought direct from JWC. I went down there first to meet Tony Walker the proprietor\, and Jeongwoo the Luthier\, and to try some guitars. From that meeting\, playing a range of their different guitars\, and talking to Jeongwoo about the sound I wanted\, and the different things that had impressed from playing the guitars\, I had no hesitation in placing the order.\
3. D hole\, 14 or 12 fret - I went with a 14 fret D after playing one while I was at JWC. I also played their 501 replica\, the 12 fret round hole\, a couple of oval holes\, and a gorgeous 14 fret D which had just been finished. I was very impressed by the 501 replica\, but it was more than I wanted to spend\, and don't regret going with a 14 fret D for an instant. 14 vs 12 fret\, don't know\, I'd like to have both\, the 12 fret D's are supposed to be fantastic. I may order one some day in fact\, so I have the option\, if I went with a 12 fret D though I'd make sure it had a 44mm wide neck\, not a 47/48mm which used to be standard on the old 12 fret selmers. I watch Hono Winterstein and Stochelo a lot\, and they use the thumb to form say G6 chords\, Am6 chords\, and although I have big hands\, I find using the thumb takes a bit of getting used to\, so I don't think I'd want to go any wider on the neck. 44mm is perfect. So if I did go for a 12 fret\, I'd definitely get it with a 44mm neck. \
Body shape is another consideration - standard vs favino. I went with standard\, but if you watch the video of stochelo playing jwc guitars at augsberg\, he really likes the 14 fret D favino. Tony Walker said they had a chat afterwards and that he thought the 501 replica was \"the sound of selmer\"\, but that the 14 fret D favino was something very special.\
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So I hope this helps\, basically I think you won't be disappointed with any of the JWC guitars. The reviews are great\, Jeongwoo's workmanship is fantastic\, and Tony is a lovely chap to deal with. Oh and value for money\, amazing.\
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all the best\
Andy",22577,"BBCode","2013-03-04 00:16:45"
22579,2301,"HI Andy\,\
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Thanks! I greatly appreciate your comments.Tony thought the 12 fret D hole would be best for me since I'm strictly a rhythm player. Although I do rhythm chord solos\, I don't need the extra two frets\, but wondered about the sound difference between the 12 and 14 fret guitars. Thanks for the tip about the neck width. I'll look into that.\
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Bob",22577,"BBCode","2013-03-04 05:21:20"
22581,4292,"Hi Bob\,\
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The 14 fret oval hole model Jazz I have from JWC is far superior to any Dupont I have played and is very much like the original Selmer I owned some years ago. It is on the dry side but is not harsh and overly bright sounding like the Duponts. It is very responsive\, has a huge low end and plenty of zip for soloing.\
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If your after a d-hole guitar and play both rhythm and lead I would suggest the 14 fret version with a pliage. The pliage is extra but highly advised and well worth the upgrade cost of around $100 or so. My 12 fret d-hole has the pliage and is a very powerful guitar even with the shorter scale length but the 14 fret is more versatile for sure. Lolo Merier is currently playing a JWC 14 fret dhole that sounds great!\
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I ordered mine directly from JWC and that would be my suggestion to you. Tony Walker owns the company and he will take very good care of you. If you order one you won't be disapointed these guitars look and sound just like the old Selmers\, take it from someone who had an original d-hole and oval hole these are great guitars at a very good price point. I assume you have browsed their website at: [url=http://s397858654.websitehome.co.uk/]http://s397858654.websitehome.co.uk/[/url]\
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Please let Tony know that I sent you his way as we have become good friends.\
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Kind Regards\,\
Brad Roth",22576,"BBCode","2013-03-04 09:45:17"
22586,2301,"Hi Brad\,\
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Thanks so much for replying quickly!\
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I strictly play rhythm\, including rhythm chord soloing\, but no single note lead playing at all. It's just not in my hand genes. I therefore won't use and don't need the extra two frets. \
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However\, I'm just wondering about the difference of sound between the two. Since you have both the JWC 12fret and 12fret\, I'm wondering how you would compare the two regarding the sound and playability. I've been in contact with Tony. Great guy for sure. He has recommended the 12-fret based on my strict rhythm/chord playing. But I'm still wondering about a sound comparison.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob",22576,"BBCode","2013-03-04 11:20:46"
22587,4292,"Hi Bob\,\
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I would say my 12 fret d-hole has a fuller sound than my 14 fret oval hole but of course the d-hole opening is much larger and allows for a warmer bigger sound. The 14 fret oval is a real powerful guitar with a more focused lower end and a little less boom if you know what I mean probably because of the smaller sound hole. I would think the 14 fret d-hole would sit somewhere in the middle of the two for tone and your chord soloing would probably pop out a bit stronger on the 14 fret.\
As for playability the 12 fret would be easier on your hands for sure because the string tension is less and the distance between the frets is a little less I think. The 12 fret will have a wider neck but that has not bothered me much althought the narrower neck of my 14 fret oval hole is very comfortable.\
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My 12 fret is a great rhythm guitar and I also solo on it too! \
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Hope this helps Bob\, let me know how it goes and what you decided to order so I can watch out for it on the website. You won't be disappointed with a JWCG instument.\
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Best\,\
Brad",22576,"BBCode","2013-03-04 13:58:59"
22589,2301,"Thanks Brad.\
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I will probably go with the 12-fret. \
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Unfortunately\, I don't know if I can afford the additional cost of adding the pliage. I'm paying an additional 50 euros to have the color of the top made much darker and redder than standard. And when one adds the additional cost of shipping and insurance it just squeaks under $2000 U.S. dollars. I told my wife I'd keep the purchase under 2K\, and that's a lot more than what I've ever paid before for a guitar.\
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If you think it would be a mistake not to include the pliage\, let me know. Given your experience with the JWC guitars\, I'd have to seriously consider it. \
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Again\, I greatly appreciate your comments.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob",22576,"BBCode","2013-03-04 15:16:40"
22590,563,"Lisa's still in the hospital. I should have joined you for dinner. I feel bad that we couldn't get together. Are you still here\, are are you back home.",22435,"BBCode","2013-03-04 15:30:41"
22591,4292,"Sounds great Bob! I'll keep a lookout on the website for your guitar.\
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23 Skidoo\,\
Brad",22576,"BBCode","2013-03-04 15:33:27"
22602,2301,"Hi Craig\,\
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Based on your posts regarding Castelluccia guitars\, I'm wondering if you know anything about the current crop of selmer guitars found at the Castelluccia Guitars website. I'm looking for a hand-made\, authentic sounding \"gypsy\" D-hole guitar\, but unfortunately I need to limit my cost below $2000. The Castelluccia website shows his baseline \"Gypsy\" model at 1\,200 euros. I have not been able to find any reviews of these guitars\, and I couldn't find any Djangobooks post directly relating to the contemporary Castelluccia guitars. Any knowledge or recommendation on these guitars?\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob Bailey",22602,"BBCode","2013-03-05 20:52:25"
22603,311,"You are right. Stochelo is textbook gypsy picking.\
In the videos Cristiaan (hemert) tell him what to say... And I don't think he knows what's going on. He made a mistake\, lied and blamed it on Stochelo being a bad demonstrator... Just watch the videos and that'll tell you all you need to know.\
It's just like Horowitz' book says.\
All downstrokes are rest strokes. That free stroke bull is just nonsense...\
Only when he's playing really fast\, like a Django chromatic run\, then he won't touch the next string.\
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Of course I could be wrong... If you find an example of Stochelo playing like Cristiaan says please send it my way and I'll change my tune... But I'm not holding my breath.\
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Keep swingin'!!\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"][quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]Minor correction\
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Stochelo teaches rest stroke for changing strings moving up the strings and playing on one string\
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Regular  downstrokes are moving down strings and a few other spots that make sense.\
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I'm sorry\, Jay\, I really don't know what you're saying.  I might be missing it.  \
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My impression is that Stochelo's picking isn't all that complicated.  He likes downstrokes\, like a lot of players\, and uses them when her can.  On faster tempos\, I see a regular rest-stroke\, unless I'm missing it\, as I said.  When he can\, and definitely on slower tempos\, I see a lot of downstrokes (as well as struck notes\, as opposed to pull-offs).  \
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From what I can tell\, I don't see anything out of the ordinary...I'm pretty much in agreement with Denis:\
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[quote]jimmy rosenberg \, angelo debarre\, stochelo rosenberg are text book gypsy pickers and they can play ridiculously fast...[/quote]\
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I also hear him\, here:\
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[quote]    that's the point: a lot of people obsess over the rules of gypsy picking\, when in fact there aren't as many as one would think. When you play slow or fast\, you change the picking to get the best tone possible... when you play slow you use more downstrokes\, when you play fast\, you use a bit more alternate picking but still try to use downstrokes at key points...when he [Stochelo] plays fast\, he'll definitely use more upstrokes than usual... but yes every time he changes strings he starts with a downstroke... I've NEVER seen him do otherwise!!! However\, his little brother Mozes plays some of the same lines as Stochelo\, and he does a few phraseswith upstrokes... so you see\, in the end\, it's the swing and tone that matters\, they both have fantastic tone and both can play very fast...[/quote]\
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I know my own tendency to over-analyze\, over-think\, try to reason my way through things and drown myself in a sea of words when the easiest thing is probably just do it.  For my tastes\, both Denis's In the Style of series (and his DC Gypsy Jazz school online)\, and Christiaan's work through the RA\, make it really accessible to do that (just watch and listen\, and do).\
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Edit: At any rate\, one of the things I love about Stochelo (and Tchavolo)\, is just the assertiveness of his attack.  Something Stephane mentioned\, last DIJ\, about throwing down\, basically - each note\, an assertive\,  little presentment of self.[/quote]",22603,"BBCode","2013-03-06 00:01:36"
22604,2132,"Thanks\, Harry.  Yeah\, I don't see it either.  These academic discussions are so useless\, in my opinion.  Jay's a nice guy but I find his posts\, generally\, seem like they were read in a theory book....I've been told he doesn't actually play anything on the guitar....I have to admit I've been frustrated from time to time\, because his posts can get pretty condescending\, so I've tacitly challenged him to present a clip of his own playing....never.  \
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Anyway\, I'm in total agreement with you.  Cheers\, mate.\
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Paul",22604,"BBCode","2013-03-06 05:16:12"
22605,2301,"Brad\,\
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Tony noted that you have 3 JWC guitars at present showing them around for them. I'm a school teacher who has a week off for Spring Break starting March 16. Do you live in the U.S.? If so\, I wonder if it might be feasible for me to come to your town so that I can test out these guitars? It would have to be in the first half of the week\, if so.\
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Let me know.\
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Bob",22605,"BBCode","2013-03-06 05:24:08"
22606,131,"Bob\, \
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I don't know much about JB Castelluccia's guitars.  I know his classical guitars are highly regarded and no doubt he is personally a talented third generation luthier.   \
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That said\, I can't square this with a 1250 euro price tag.    A guitar with Brazilian Rosewood b/s\, solid spruce top\, ebony fingerboard\, etc\, hand made in France\, at this price seems unlikely.   Or at least one that is of the quality one would imagine in \"handmade\" or luthier made.   \
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You might try looking on the Benoit de Bretagne forum or the Manoucheries forum\, both in France.  De Bretagne is a luthier and his forum is all about guitars.   If you don't find anything in old posts\, you could always ask there.  I have the question out to a friend who knows a lot about current French guitars\, he might have something to say on the matter.   I'll let you know.  \
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Craig",22602,"BBCode","2013-03-06 06:45:19"
22607,2301,"Thanks\, Craig.\
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I'll check out the French forums. Hopefully I'll hear something from your colleague.\
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Bob",22602,"BBCode","2013-03-06 07:42:04"
22608,131,"Bob\, \
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Here is what my friend has to say: \
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[i]Castelluccias current guitars are good. He definitely is the current leader of the cheapest guitars currently hand made.He has a good reputation: his guitars are reliable.\
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The vast majority of the ones I often hear about are the Giambatista\, which I think is his base model.  Otherwise\, the Daphne and the Chorus are very popular as well\, and also one of them that is a half body. \
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He seem to be nice guy\, and setup guitars to who ever needs it. I think he has his own store in Paris\, if not he probably still sells through Rome Instruments in Paris. The current copies of the f-holes are also somewhat popular... but as you know the market for f-holes isn't that big.\
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Nonetheless\, he still has a reputation of having neck issues\, as the kids from Manoucheries often complain about this... but I think we should not forget that Gitane and other Asian guitars are responsible for that for building extremely thin necks.\
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I remember one of my first JC Castelluccia had a very large neck. The last one was the perfect neck to me though...\
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Overall\, I understand those are good guitars. A good \"budget\" choice. I would place them above the Patenottes. Probably current 258\, 259\, 260 Patenottes can compare to Castelluccias. For Patenotte\, anything below those numbers isn't so good. A new Patenotte should worth about $1\,500 for the 258 259. My 260 Patenotte (sold) should be $1\,800~1\,900.[/i]\
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Hope this helps\, \
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Craig",22602,"BBCode","2013-03-06 08:37:09"
22609,4292,"Hey Bob\,\
A gypsy jazz road trip huh? that sounds great and you certainly are welcome to come by\, I live in southern California in Orange County. We could get togehter in the evening sometime around 7pm and you can play the guitars and have a good close look at them.\
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Brad",22605,"BBCode","2013-03-06 09:29:05"
22610,2301,"California would be too far for me. Oh well... Thanks though.",22605,"BBCode","2013-03-06 09:31:09"
22611,4292,"That's too bad\, so sorry!\
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I can highly recommend the 12 fret Orchestre model to you for what you do and your playing style\, mine is a very powerful instrument. I would also recommend you skip the darker finish and go for the pliage. With a darker finish all you get is the color\, the pliage makes it a better performing/sounding instrument and of course the originals Selmer/Macs had a pliage. I owned an original 12 fret d-hole from the 1930's with a sound chamber\, it was a great guitar but my JWC sounds better\, fuller and stronger.\
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Kind Regards\,\
Brad",22605,"BBCode","2013-03-06 09:52:32"
22612,2301,"Hi Brad\,\
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I will not bother you with any more questions after this one\, I promise.\
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Of the 3 JWC guitars you have now\, is any an oval hole? If so\, how does the sound compare to the14-fret D-hole?\
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Merci beaucoup with all your assistance! \
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Bob",22612,"BBCode","2013-03-06 12:10:56"
22614,4292,"Hey Bob\,\
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The oval hole has a more focused midrange and lower end\, not as warm as the d-hole. The 12fret d-hole is really the perfect rhythm guitar because it has such a full sound\, the 14fret d-hole is a great all around choice for rhythm and soloing.\
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It has been a pleasure to help you along the way\, please let me know when you get yours ordered and what you decided on.\
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Brad",22612,"BBCode","2013-03-06 13:32:39"
22616,2132,"Hey Christiaan - \
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See my post.  I think my eyes just can't register the double-down.  Very significant learning.  Thanks.  \
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Paul",22616,"BBCode","2013-03-06 15:42:48"
22618,2132,"Hi Harry - \
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I'm pretty damn confused at this point.  And it does seem like a really important\, fundamental question.  Do I understand you right - let's say\, Lesson 3 - he says he uses the \"normal\" or \"free stroke\" when he does several downstrokes in a row - and then proceeds to use a rest stroke in demonstrating a descent.  You\, Dennis would say\, that's because he uses rest strokes\, and Christiaan would say\, he screwed up...that at speed it's just become automatic at this point\, when it's slow\, it's rest stroke\, but fast\, this  free stroke pattern.  This is what you're saying\, right?\
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I hear that.  The one thing that's got me stuck is I have to admit\, I can't see a clear two rest strokes in the dim arp. Christiaan points to.  I slowed it down\, and couldn't see any better.  I see the string change\, but it's like a bizarro world\, I can hear the notes\, but don't see any more than one stroke...so presumed the first happened so fast\, like Christiaan was saying\, that it's a minute motion.  \
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So yeah\, I'm pretty screwed up. :shock:",22604,"BBCode","2013-03-06 20:41:30"
22624,2132,"Hey Jim - \
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Don't know if you've been following the Dinette thread since your posting on page 1\, but I'm pretty well completely lost\, wondering if you happen to have thought the stuff raised by Dennis and Christiaan through\, and had thoughts of your own.  You're a lot further along the path than I am\, so I'd appreciate your thoughts\, if you have any to offer.\
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It seems to me\, anyway\, a pretty important question\, because it does go to approaching these things\, as a beginner.  I hear and have long embraced Denis's emphasis on tone as the guide.  On the other hand\, I think it's possible to get good tone on the back of some bad habit and so the question raised by Christiaan\, practicing this free/rest stroke pattern deliberately from the start\, also makes sense.  It just runs counter to every approach I've followed thus far.  Which itself is Christiaan's point - basically\, the sources out there are wrong\, if wanting to learn to play with Stochelo's sensibility.\
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So\, anyway\, pretty flummoxed.  Still using waltzes as my foray into lead\, though it's hard sometime.  Just wondering if you've any thoughts. Thanks man.\
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By the way\, are you heading out to DIJ\, can't recall if we ever talked about it.  Missing this year but hope to catch 2014.\
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Cheers\,\
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Paul",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 06:10:31"
22626,2138,"You know what Stephane says?  All of this debate is just out there to sell a product.  Denis learned from Stephane and generally shares the same view from what I read and what I've discussed with him in person.  Christian is protecting his product and creating mystery and confusion where it isn't all that necessary.\
Stephane has one of the most powerful right hands in the business\, so I'm listening to him.\
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Denis wrote this \"like I said many times already\, don't worry too much about pick strokes unless you are aiming to copy a player 100% (which is fine and it's a great learning tool); I'd worry more about the tone that you are trying to get... Passacaglia quoted me many posts before and i think i summed up my point pretty clearly in that quote. .\"\
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This is what I'm thinking.  I don't even think Stochelo is completely aware of what he is doing with regards to picking.  Christian is intellectualizing it\, which works for some people\, but its confusing other folks.\
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You are on the right path and are doing something similar to how Stephane is teaching me.  Learn a piece well.  Learn it so that you can do it without looking at the guitar.  Pay more attention to your left hand.  Much of the tone is there and press down on notes hard\, and keep your fingers close to the front end of the fret wire. The right hand needs to be a downstroke when you change strings.  On triplet phrases on a single string\, utilize the Dutch DUD approach.  Don't worry about the rest\, other than projecting and staying relaxed.\
\
Christian offers a great service\, but I'm not getting caught up in this little nuance.  I like alot of different players.  This is but one nuance.\
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My 2 cents.",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 07:23:38"
22627,2132,"Wow\, this is really helpful\, Jim\, thanks.  Very challenging sometimes to discern things\, especially when as you rightly point out\, there's a financial interest involved.  Afraid it's all too easy for me to get drawn in.  \
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Thanks man.  One of the most helpful messages I've gotten on this board.  Very clear where to go from here.\
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Paul",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 07:30:08"
22628,1852,"Hi Michael\
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Tis thread morphed into one of the best discussions of picking technique on this forum\
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Have a read through and see if you thinkmit should be made a sticky in some way\
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Perhaps if possible to cut out the first several posts and then with a different title.  \
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Best Jay",22628,"BBCode","2013-03-07 07:42:47"
22629,2132,"How do I say it?  Fuck.  I think I allowed myself to be hoodwinked.",22604,"BBCode","2013-03-07 07:44:21"
22630,2138,"Right.  \
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He's selling a service.  I'm sure that Christian believes that there is something different and unique about Stochelo's picking\, and I'm sure that a protracted study can show this.  But Christian is selling something and he's a great salesman\, although he uses alarmist techniques at times.\
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The RA is great.  It uses the classic tried and true method of learning the crap out of a solo\, duplicating fingering\, and applying certain phrases to different songs.  It is a method that Stochelo and many in this community use and is the method that I am using right now. With this academy\, it takes the guess work out of it and gives you the transcriptions the way Stochelo fingers and picks.  It's a great service to understand what Stochelo does.  \
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Mind you\, there are players who are just simply great.  If you get caught up in a race...\"I need to be this fast and this good by this time in my life\" you've lost the essence and joy of what you are doing.  Some players are simply just great and beyond what we can do.  It is ok that there are icons and heroes that do what appears to be the impossible.  Once I dropped that thinking\, playing became much more fun for me.\
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I'll say this.  I doubt Stochelo would be so dogmatic about his picking if you were asking.  I'll bet he'd say\, \"I don't know how I do it.  This is just kind of how I do it.\"\
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In closing\, I'm not slagging Christian.  I'll bet these posts got some folks interested in RA.  It worked and he's a smart guy.",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 08:26:11"
22631,2132,"Too true\, Jim\, spot on.  I'm in some pretty crappy health and most of my line didn't survive into our '60's\, so yours truly at 52...well\, let's just say I've loaded the plate a bit\, and you're exactly right\, robs the joy (and\, paradoxically\, learning anything) right out of it.  Michael Bauer said once\, in this vein - \"you'll never be great.\"  I've pursued so many things with some pretty damn intense diligence\, and this is the first time I've probably been handed a [i]fait accompli [/i]that forces acceptance.  Not a bad thing.\
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I know you're not slagging Christiaan\, I think you're spot on there\, as well.  Not the end of the world\, but I feel like a schoolboy [i]naif[/i]\, however\, that I allowed myself to go down this particular primrose path.  I also feel badly for Denis\, because he is hands down the most generous guy I know in this community and\, personally\, he's given me a lot.  This stuff must drive him nuts.  Plenty already in his Stochelo style DVDs (what\, 8 waltzes\, 30ish tunes\, 30ish phrases\, the rest)\, not to mention his (Denis's) other stuff.\
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Thanks again\, Jim.  Have to head out to your city...got some cool news from Jayson (Swingnation\, owns the Vieux Paris)\, said he was in Rodrigo's shop and saw my guitar being built\, called it \"beautiful.\"  Would love to catch you/Stephane playing\, and a visit to Rodrigo's shop.  \
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Cheers.  I forget - are you heading out to DIJ this year?\
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]Right.  \
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He's selling a service.  I'm sure that Christian believes that there is something different and unique about Stochelo's picking\, and I'm sure that a protracted study can show this.  But Christian is selling something and he's a great salesman\, although he uses alarmist techniques at times.\
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The RA is great.  It uses the classic tried and true method of learning the crap out of a solo\, duplicating fingering\, and applying certain phrases to different songs.  It is a method that Stochelo and many in this community use and is the method that I am using right now. With this academy\, it takes the guess work out of it and gives you the transcriptions the way Stochelo fingers and picks.  It's a great service to understand what Stochelo does.  \
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Mind you\, there are players who are just simply great.  If you get caught up in a race...\"I need to be this fast and this good by this time in my life\" you've lost the essence and joy of what you are doing.  Some players are simply just great and beyond what we can do.  It is ok that there are icons and heroes that do what appears to be the impossible.  Once I dropped that thinking\, playing became much more fun for me.\
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I'll say this.  I doubt Stochelo would be so dogmatic about his picking if you were asking.  I'll bet he'd say\, \"I don't know how I do it.  This is just kind of how I do it.\"\
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In closing\, I'm not slagging Christian.  I'll bet these posts got some folks interested in RA.  It worked and he's a smart guy.[/quote]",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 08:40:33"
22632,2138,"Yes\, sir.  I am going to to DiJ this year.  \
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If any of these services help you\, then they helped you.  When we were kids\, we'd be lucky to find a good teacher.  Now we can study at any time of they day on devices that fit into our front pockets  (42 here...so this all is still amazing to me).  You weren't duped.  It helped and that's that.  \
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I spent a lot of time and money chasing what Robin Nolan calls Django in a can.  It doesn't exist.  You have to put in hard work and be very humble.  Stephane said they same thing when I signed up.  \"Man\, you have to forget alot.\"  It's hard to forget and to retrain yourself and we now have great resources.  There's just a lot of them now for a small niche market.  Everyone is fighting for inches.\
\
Personally\, Denis has some good thoughts on the subject.  I don't agree with everything he says either.  I don't agree with everything Stephane says\, either.  Small bites.\
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I'm glad your guitar is on queue.  I'll see what money I have after DiJ and may invest in a quality instrument.  They're just so expensive.  Love to see you out here and talk and play.",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 09:09:16"
22633,2132,"Oh\, that's great\, Jim.  If there was any way I could swing it\, I'd be there as well.  Just tapped pretty much the year's indulgence for husband/pop on Rodrigo's guitar\, so it's going to have to be next year.  \
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Hear you on the guru-worship thing (at least that's how I characterize it).  Don't know what it is\, but all the things I've pursued have\, or could have\, if you choose it\, this kind of almost medieval apprenticeship aspect to it.  It's got it's good side\, and the bad side\, I think\, I've pretty fully revealed\, hahahah. \
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I look forward to playing with you\, Jim.  Have a blast at DIJ!\
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Thanks again for the exchange\,\
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Paul",22624,"BBCode","2013-03-07 09:20:59"
22638,311,"I think Michael and Dennis explained it the best... always strive for rest strokes .\
If it's too fast they might become free strokes but don't practice those\
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I guess free strokes are kinda incomplete rest strokes... I must admit I didn't realize they happen as often though\
Best",22603,"BBCode","2013-03-09 15:48:59"
22639,2132,"Hey Harry - between you and me\, I think I got caught up in a bunch of hype\, and I regret it.  I need to be scarce from this forum for awhile\, and just play.  You were right\, Denis is right\, and the rest is all just words\, in my opinion.  I respect Denis a ton and regret some of the tone taken in the thread.  \
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Anyway\, thanks man.  Be nice to play with you some day.  \
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Paul",22604,"BBCode","2013-03-09 15:54:38"
22640,311,"Hey bro\,\
I don't think you said anything wrong...we're all just learning and it's good to doubt everything you're told until proven right and useful... I think. \
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If i can hep you in any way anytime\, don't hesitate to write...\
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Best\,",22603,"BBCode","2013-03-10 01:53:01"
22641,2132,"Thanks\, buddy.  I think I just need to stop talking for awhile and work on the many things I've got before me to work on.  I appreciated reading your thoughts on the thread (and everywhere else on the forum).  It would be great to have a chance to play together some day.  \
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Good health and happy playing\,\
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Paul",22604,"BBCode","2013-03-10 07:11:40"
22642,563,"Please tell me this guitar isn't coming from Montreal.",22642,"BBCode","2013-03-10 22:13:32"
22643,4324,"That is a rather ominous thing to say\, being that it very well may be coming from Montreal.  What can you tell me?",22643,"BBCode","2013-03-10 22:30:41"
22644,563,"What I would say is\, \"Be careful.\" There is a person there who deals in vintage instruments and who is quite fond of calling many of them \"Busatos\". Nearly all of them are unlikely to be\, and one of them was sold a couple of years ago by the same person as a Bucolo. Another one was brought to my attention by a potential buyer which he found on e-bay listed as a di Mauro with a 1930 Maccaferri top. It did have \"Maccaferri\" burned into the top by someone with rudimentary skills\, but Maccaferri wasn't making gypsy guitars in 1930\, and he never worked with either di Mauro of that era\, Antoine or Joseph. All Maccaferri was making in 1930 were classical guitars. This same dealer has been associated with guitars containing counterfeit Busato labels. \
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I am not trying to tell you that the guitar you are buying is a bad guitar. There are alot of mystery guitars out there\, and known guitars by less known builders that are fantastic. I have a few. Just do not be duped into thinking they are something they are not\, because if you do\, you will pay too much\, or look foolish later when you proudly show your new \"Busato\" to someone who knows better. \
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I am familiar with this dealers site. I can look at the pictures if you you tell me which one it is. And I can tell you by the way Goatherd worded his post that he's dealing with the same person.  I am not saying don't buy it. Not at all. I am just saying be careful\, and have the guitar vetted by at least someone who knows something about vintage gypsy guitars.",22642,"BBCode","2013-03-10 23:51:56"
22645,4324,"Michael\,\
Thanks for the advice.  I am not so quick to accept any one's opinion which is why I was trying to get Bob to look at it. I am definitely not proudly displaying anything or claiming anything I cannot back up.  Thankfully I am not getting the one with Macaferri burned into it!!  So I do want your opinion of two guitars: They show up under the sold tab/Busato/pre43SisterMaple/Cedar and the 58 Special (also shows sold to me.)  These sales are still pending as I have not received the guitars yet\, and I have ten days trial so any info on these two would be appreciated. \
Also\, what is your opinion of Martin Tremblay?\
I dont mind sharing my experience with you but be discreet please and not share this info.  \
Regards\,\
Joseph",22643,"BBCode","2013-03-11 00:25:29"
22646,3795,"Hi Paul\, \
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    I hope all is well with you. I just wanted to toss a couple of things your way\, just in case it is of any help to you. \
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    I agree that transcribing is hard\, but I think we have all gotten the message that it is very important and helpful for the development of the ear. \
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    If you are questioning your ear\, don't worry that it can't be developed. It absolutely can\, and it's not the case that you either have an ear or don't. If you are looking to supplement what you consider a skill that needs further attention\, here are a couple of suggestions. \
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    For transcribing melody: use a slow-downer. Transcribe is wonderful software that isn't free but is worth it's weight in gold. There are others of course but I like this\, and many others do as well. \
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     For transcribing chords: you can of course slow things down as mentioned above. You can start by trying to find the bass note (root) of the chord only. Additionally\, learning the sounds of major vs minor vs dominant will also really help. As does starting to hear ii V I progressions that seem to happen in many if not most of these tunes. ( ex. Dm G7 C is minor\, Dominant\, major).\
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      There is a website called Teoria.com that has a ton of ear training and theory. Intervals\, chord progressions\, chord types\, scales and more are all taught and tested. I highly recommend theory! It isn't necessary for those who can just hear everything (Tcha! :) ) But... it helps explain what's going on. I have no idea what your background or situation is\, but a music theory class at a local college would probably help you get going on ear training and basic harmony. All of which is applicable here!\
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     And sing everything! It sure helps to force to produce the sound with your body. If you are like me\, you will miss notes. I have learned to laugh at them\, and subsequently gotten better at singing\, but I'll tell you... not my strength at all but I do it anyway. \
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      You could consider mixing in some of the theory/ear training stuff with the shedding. \
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      You may know all of this already\, but in case it's useful I thought I would send some ideas your way. \
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Cheers\, \
Mike Nikolidakis",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-11 07:12:17"
22647,2132,"Thanks Mike.  Yep\, I do indeed know the things you mention - but knowing and doing are separate things\, obviously!  Believe it or not\, my practice has almost singularly focused on one thing\, rhythm tone\, hunting the elusive [i]leger et sec[/i] of Nous'che's playing\, and other rhythm players I similarly admire.  I've a good chord vocabulary\, so no real surprises there\, but the subtleties of their playing\, what we used to call [i]kihon-waza[/i]\, fundamental techniques\, simple things....that take 20 years to master\, and there's no way out but through.\
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Thanks for the ear-training site\, sure it will be useful down the road.  I've re-affirmed my commitment to rhythm\, though I am working waltzes in earnest (have Dolores down at about 70% of Stochelo's pace).  A vocabulary of 8-10 waltzes\, and you'll probably see me making hay with true solo playing.  \
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Thanks for the thoughts\, man\, hope you and yours are well!\
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Paul",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-11 07:26:36"
22648,3795,"Great\, hope any of it helps. That's a lot of waltzes! Nice! I have worked up Bistro a while ago so now have done Indifference and Choti. 70% is enough for tempo if 100% means stochelo! More important to play w good phrasing\, picking\, legato\, dynamics etc. \
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Sounds like you're kickin butt to me:)\
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Btw\, I wanted ask you. I will probably pick up one of the Hono DC video sets. Likely not 3 for cost. I think vol 2 looks great and very useful\, but perhaps it would be foolish to skip vol 1? \
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Oh\, and I snagged a sad 50's Castelluccia 12 fretter that Craig Bumgarner has in Maryland for repairs. Hope I can show it to you at django camp! :)\
Cheers\,\
Mike",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-11 07:53:33"
22649,4324,"Michael\,\
Is there an expert you know of near the Portland OR area who specializes in Franco-Itialian/Sel-Mac vintage guitars who I could contact about vetting these guitars?  Any suggestions are welcome. \
Thanks\
Joseph",22642,"BBCode","2013-03-11 09:12:39"
22650,563,"I think I may be able to help you more by phone. Sometimes it's easier and quicker to explain things that way. Feel free to call me at (312)265-1746\, or sent me your number and I'll call you\, since I have unlimited long distance.",22642,"BBCode","2013-03-11 10:48:34"
22651,1531,"Hi Phil\, \
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I like the Krivo\, sounds like a humbucker\, and acts like one too\, so is perfect for the situations when a clip-on condenser mic isn't. Does ok through an AER\, but i found i was taking a little vox 4 watt class A valve amp to gigs to really get a good sound. I've added an mp3 of a recording we did last year where my guitar sound is just the mic'd up  vox amp using the Krivo\, no acoustic in the mix at all\, to give an idea.\
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 But\, saying that\, since i've had a bigtone installed by John Le Voi\, i haven't needed the Krivo so far. Or the mic for that matter\, hasn't come out very often. Sure\, it does improve the sound\, but not that much\, considering the extra effort\, wires\, blending preamp\, & wotnot.... \
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I mean\, if you read my posts over the past 5 years\, i've been trying to get \"the perfect acoustic tone\, amplified\" for a long time\, spending lots of money & effort in doing so. I believe i got it\, and can get it again\, with the mix of pickup (schatten or bigtone\, doesn't matter\, it's only really for defined bass in this equation)\, expensive mic (ATM350) into blending preamp (EDB1)\, into rack-mounted valve preamp & compressor/expander/limiter to p.a. or AER. \
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And it's a marvelous authentic acoustic gypsy jazz sound..... \
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Which actually just hurts the ears of anyone listening\, 'cos these instruments cut through\, and if you amplify that\, it just hurts. I found i was having to e.q. & compress that sound so much in order to make it palatable at a volume the modern punter expects\, that it was no longer \"the perfect acoustic tone\, amplified\" but sounded similar to an archtop\, or a bigtone. So i just got a bigtone installed & now the rest just sits there\, gathering dust\, while i plug my guitar straight into my AER\, to play over people drunkenly shouting at each other\, without it hurting mine or their ears. I don't think i'll sell the other stuff\, it will optimistically take up space\, waiting 'till i play to an audience that'll sit there\, shut up & listen enough to warrant getting it all out again.\
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So\, that's my current take on things.... :shock: \
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Hope it helps\,\
And yeah\,\
i'm planing on going to gossington\, but if gigs come up\, then i'm gonna take them. :) \
Cheers\,\
Gary",22571,"BBCode","2013-03-11 14:25:38"
22652,2132,"Hey Mike - I got a lot from the Hono stuff\, though I'm very honed in\, have been for awhile\, on Nous'che's style (and others like him).  You don't need Hono I\, though I found a lot of good things from it at the time.  II is fantastic\, a mini-fakebook if you will\, in my opinion\, that very clearly shows Hono's ideas. A great bundle for $25.  More tunes on III\, but I'd say II is probably the real meat of the three.  \
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Very bummed I'm not going to make it to DIJ\, I'd love to see your guitar.  I love Castellucia's\, and man\, yours sounds like it's a beaut!  I was actually really close to buying Craig's Castel. style\, the new make\, ultimately bought a Rodrigo Shopis Favino D-Hole\, expected May/June\, so very excited.  (My purchase of Rodrigo's guitar explains my non-attendance at DIJ...only so many bargains to be struck with a patient wife..... :D ).\
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Have a blast\, man.  I liked your playing a lot\, would be nice to hear you after a year.  Hope to run into you at one happening or another.  \
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Paul",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-11 23:10:55"
22653,4285,"Hi\
Where are you from?\
cheers\,",22653,"BBCode","2013-03-12 01:40:07"
22654,4357,"I am from Leeds but I live in Belfast... I can courier the guitar worldwide...\
Regards\
Andi",22654,"BBCode","2013-03-12 02:05:27"
22655,3795,"Hi Paul\, \
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   Bummer\, and congrats! I hope your Shopis is all you dream it to be. I hear his guitars are great\, but as a total beginner and having never jammed with anybody in the Django fashion prior to arriving at last year's camp\, I was decidedly not interested in the instruments so much as the music\, harmony\, technique\, etc. It was too much to start thinking about gear\, too. \
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    If you are interested\, here is the link of some pics I took of the guitar as I bought it locally. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/92217511@N05/sets/72157632553995870/]http://www.flickr.com/photos/92217511@N ... 553995870/[/url]  I may make a thread to share the before and after process for those who geek out on this stuff\, but not until I get it back and all is said and done (Hopefully April!). It's a bit of an unassuming non-cutaway round hole\, but man\, I am no expert but this thing kicks. The action was a mild 7.0mm when I got it\, but couldn't stop playing it because it sounded too alluring\, for rhythm and lead alike. \
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    Thank you for weighing in on the Hono vids. I suspected II had the greatest value for me and it's nice to get another opinion on that.\
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     I realized after the fact that I have seriously run the risk of offering you too much unsolicited advice\, my friend. If anything came off as condescending or misaligned\, I apologize. It sounded like you may have been a little stuck\, but now it just sounds like you are polishing up your pompe! It was all good-natured\, I assure you. Thank you for your encouragement as well!\
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      Hope to see and hear you another time\, another place\, good sir! \
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Cheers\, \
Mike\
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 PS Thank heaven for patient wives:)",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-12 03:16:52"
22656,3253,"Hi Roger!\
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Has the photo arrived yet?  :) From the eBay auction it looks like it was a copy made for newspapers and concert programmes and whatnot. Perhaps you could buy them in places. I know there are many signed photographs of Django\, so unless Django kept photos of himself\, perhaps you could buy copies. :?: \
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On the subject of photographs\, here is a wonderful photo of Django that appeared on the Belgian Django 100 year anniversary post stamp. I believe it is courtesy of Django collector Marc Danval. It looks better from afar or if you blur it a little.\
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Apparently there is a small exhibition in Hainaut\, Liberchies which has some stuff from Marc Danval's collection. It's been going on since 20/07/2010 and ends on 31/12/2013. See these pages:\
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[url=http://exposition.easyexpatbe.vivastreet.be/annonces-exposition+liberchies-6238/espace-archeologique---espace-django-reinhardt/26453516]http://exposition.easyexpatbe.vivastree ... t/26453516[/url]\
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[url=http://www.hainauttourisme.be/art-et-culture/centre-dinterpr%C3%A9tation-django-reinhardt]http://www.hainauttourisme.be/art-et-cu ... -reinhardt[/url]",22554,"BBCode","2013-03-12 07:29:11"
22657,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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My internet has been off for two weeks!!! The telephone people have been working on it all day today and\, at the moment\, it is on so I hope I can get this off to you. I got the photo within a couple of days of buying it. It is from a magazine so the paper is very flimsy but quite a decent quality pic as you can see. I need to scan it with something dark behind so the stuff on the other side of the page does not show through. Well worth the ridiculously low price I paid for it. I cannot understand why anyone one would go to the trouble of selling something at that price!!!\
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The photo you showed is a crop from this one with Jack Platt from 1945. Unfortunately my copy is poor quality.\
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I'll stop there before my broadband internet disappears. I'll be in touch again soon if it stays on.\
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Best\,\
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Roger",22554,"BBCode","2013-03-12 10:47:34"
22658,3253,"Hello Roger.\
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Thanks for the photos! It was indeed a great copy. Obviously the seller didn't have a clue  :) \
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I'm sad to hear that you are still having recurring problems with your connection. Hopefully it will get resolved.  :( \
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I'd like to ask; what is the deal with the Benny Bennet/Django photo on guitarejazzmanouche? Is it from a TV appearance by Django circa 1950? Is the name of the show known? It'd make a good thing to research for us all.  :) \
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Here is a colorisation of the now famous Le Bourget photo. I can safely say it's probably the best colorisation I've ever seen. Great quality like the original too. The skin tone subtleties are all there. It's spot on. For the sake of comparison I'll include another colorisation where Django looks more like a wax figure. :o\
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22665,226,"Hello Richard\,\
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I did not really understand the photo/TV programme connection. I don't think there was any film taken of the gig\, just that photo. I'll check with the guy who posted it. He said he had another rare photo of Django but he has not found it for me yet!!!\
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I think this scan is better of the Tronchet pic.\
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Roger",22554,"BBCode","2013-03-13 11:59:32"
22666,4324,"HI Frater\,\
Michael Bauer referred me to you.\
Not sure if my last message got to you so here goes:\
I am looking at an unidentified guitar online and wondering if you be able to help a bit?  It is a maple -cedar guitar with a neck spline of maple.  It is advertised as an old Busato\, but I doubt it is...  any help would be great\, I can send you a link to the ad.  Does it look like any guitars you recognize.\
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Thanks\
Joseph\
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Here is a link to the guitar\, and please ignore when it says I own it and another Busato; I don't own them.  \
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[url=http://gypsyguitarfans.com/pre-1943-maple-sister-joseph.html]http://gypsyguitarfans.com/pre-1943-map ... oseph.html[/url]",22666,"BBCode","2013-03-14 12:30:14"
22668,620,"Cool. Reiner Voet liked mine\, thought it was a very good guitar that just needed some playing to bring it around. I'm glad it worked out for you\, Mike.",22224,"BBCode","2013-03-15 17:06:08"
22669,589,"Hi Joseph.\
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I'm afraid I haven’t got an answer but I’ll look into it. \
The pics are not so clear and it would be helpful to take a look at the back of the guitar but anyway I doubt very much it is a Busato. The thing that strikes me the most is it looks like someone has worked very hard to remove  all the details who could permit to identify the guitar! SB lookalike tuners with no brand on it\, anonymous tailpiece\, bridge and moustache almost certainly not original ( and certainly not Busato’s)\, a possibly not original fretboard that ends in the wrong way for a Busato (near the soundhole)\, a headstock who resemble the typical Busato shape but with an incredibly thick ebony plate that looks almost sanded\, so that you can tell really if some decoration or label has ever been there.  Oh\, and the rosette which appears to be original\, is not a Busato design and frankly looks a bit awkwardly executed.\
On the other hand the shape of the body reminds me of some Busato I’ve seen. .. but it looks really flat and so the back\, which in the case of a Busato is all wrong!\
My impression is this is the work of some Sicilian luthier\, closer to Di Mauro and perhaps Anastasio than to Busato… but I’ll think about it!\
Thanks and “ a presto”\
Frater",22666,"BBCode","2013-03-16 08:19:37"
22670,4324,"Yeah Frater\, \
Most of the things you pointed out seem suspect to me too.  The back and top have only a slight Bombe' nothing spectactular.  I also can tell that the neck has been reset as there is excess glue around the neck block inside.  I also noticed the way the rosewood fretboard ends is wrong for most gypsy guitars!  I am guessing that none of the hardware is original\, so that helps us nil.  Here is an interesting thing- the back is unbraced..  Did di Mauro or any others do this?\
It sounds as good\, or better than my new Dupont and my Shelley Park and it is cheaper\, so I am planning to purchase it as a good gypsy mystery!\
I am just wondering if any one else can identify it.  What kind of pictures could help you?\
Thanks for your insight.\
Cheers\
Joseph",22670,"BBCode","2013-03-16 12:54:10"
22671,4324,"Frater\, \
I actually made a mistake in describing the back braces\, I see lines where two or possibly three braces were on the back.  I don't know how much that helps in identifying this mystery guitar.\
Joseph\
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If you have another email I can send you some pics or a video.",22666,"BBCode","2013-03-17 12:49:03"
22672,589,"Hi Joseph\,\
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I've taken another look at the guitar: whatever it is it's a nice instrument and if it sounds great \"in person\" like you say and it won't cost you a fortune\, I dont' see any reason not to go for it. Unfortunately there are really no absolute experts when it comes to gypsy mysteries: it will take time and luck to find out who's the maker of your guitar (and perhaps it will never happen!)\
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Best\
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Frater",22666,"BBCode","2013-03-17 13:27:37"
22673,203,"Hi\
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A few years ago\, someone\, may be you or Bones or another Daniel GIVONE fan asked me if I had a tab for Niigata. I was not able to find it then. I just found it in my mess. I attached it to this e-mail.\
Best\
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François RAVEZ",22673,"BBCode","2013-03-18 04:27:05"
22674,203,"Hi\
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I also found this tab\
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Best\
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François",22674,"BBCode","2013-03-18 04:29:54"
22675,917,"Hi Buco\, \
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I've been seeing your posts pop up a lot on this great forum and wanted to say hello.  How's the GJ going?  I heard you were playing in a group with LeeAnn these days.  Hope all is well!\
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Scott Sandberg (Sickstring)",22675,"BBCode","2013-03-18 08:58:20"
22676,1951,"Hey Scott\,\
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Yeah\, Lee Ann is our vocalist\, nowadays we split between instrumentals and vocal tunes. Come by sometimes\, there's a show at Uncommon Ground coming up on Apr 7 but I'll be out of town so you won't see/hear me.\
There should be a page on Facebook about our gigs\, look for Swang.\
This year I'm pushing myself to practice regularly hoping I could become a decent half-ass GJ player.\
We'll see but I'm having a good time playing.\
I'll probably go to Django in June this year.\
What are you up to?\
Come by sometimes or let me know if you're going to some show\, jam or just to grab a beer\, it'd be nice to catch up with a fellow Djangophile.",22676,"BBCode","2013-03-18 09:52:20"
22677,917,"That's sounds great.  I knew there was a gig a while back but I was unable to get out (I've got a two year-old son at home now!) at the time.  I've been on again\, off again with GJ for the past few years cos I keep telling myself it's too hard and I should just go back to electric and rock.  It keeps calling me back\, though.  I need to get out among the other players\, if I'm gonna improve at all.  There really seems to be a decent scene around here and I keep learning about players that are in the area (Adrien H.\, for instance). I really want to try to take advantage of it because a lot of players in other areas aren't so lucky. \
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 Michael Bauer was trying to talk me into Django in June years ago and right as I was about to take the plunge we decided to have a child and [i]then[/i] I started a new job and [i]then[/i] we bought a place - so time and money suddenly weren't available any more.  I'm glad to hear you're going cos it sounds amazing.  If you can track down Michael (shouldn't be hard - he's the one with the incredible collection of vintage guitars that he carts with him) tell him Scott say's \"Hi\" and he still dream's about the '64 Favino.  He's a good guy to know as he lives in Chicago and has tons of experience with vintage instruments (and single malts!)\
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I'd love to get out to see the band and try to hook up\, too.  You can reach me at 773-727-2559\
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Take care\, \
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Scott",22675,"BBCode","2013-03-18 10:38:33"
22678,1951,"I think your problem is\, and I'm saying this as a compliment\, that you were so good as an electric guitar soloist. I on the other hand was never much of a soloist\, a good rhythm and a good all around electric guitar player but never a soloist. So for me\, as frustrating and hard as it is to advance\, it's always on the rise and I don't feel like I'm taking a step back.\
But c'mon man you know you'll kick ass if you stick with it!\
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Lee Ann told me about your newborn\, that's so awesome.\
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I met Michael once at some jam\, he gave me advice where to take my \"risto\" for a small repair and his advice was right on\, the guitar plays wonderful now.\
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Hope to see you soon sometimes\,\
B",22676,"BBCode","2013-03-18 11:17:38"
22679,917,"Thanks for the compliment!  I think my real problem however\, is that I was always very lazy as a player.  GJ is forcing me to learn chords and intervals and arps (not to mention relearn my whole technique!) and get out of the pentatonic box.  It's all good for sure and while I still have miles to go on the Selmer my electric playing has improved dramatically.\
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See you around and I'll keep an eye out for Swang!\
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Scott",22675,"BBCode","2013-03-18 11:53:19"
22680,1951,"Oh and my phone is 773 470 6813\
See you\,\
B",22676,"BBCode","2013-03-18 12:46:07"
22681,1790,"Merci bien\, Francois\, mais ce n'etait pas moi qui en a cherché... peut être Bones? Je vais lui demander.\
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Il semble que tu es capable de lire la plupart de nos messages en Anglais? Très bien!\
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Votre ami au Canada\,\
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Will",22673,"BBCode","2013-03-19 02:07:44"
22682,1790,"Hey\, Mike\, were you looking for a tab for a tune called Niigata? I got a private message from a French guy who sent it to me... let me know if you want it and I'll try to figure out how to send it!\
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Will",22682,"BBCode","2013-03-19 02:10:17"
22683,3820,"Dude...You are one funny MOFO!\
Good form...Good form....\
look forward to crossing paths this summer :)",22683,"BBCode","2013-03-19 05:36:39"
22684,455,"Hi Will\,\
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it wasn't me.  Never heard of the tune.  Is it cool?\
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Is it on Youtube anywhere?\
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Thanks\,\
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Mike",22684,"BBCode","2013-03-19 10:30:13"
22686,679,"Hey \, I'm thinking of putting my name down on Rodrigo's waiting list and leaving the Bucolo at home (where it's safer ;] ). Did you get to try the oval hole model S and model F before you made your choice? I'd like to get some opinions or possibly find people in the NYC area to try his guitars out before taking the plunge. He's working on a model S for a local NYC guitarist at the moment so hopefully if I ask kindly he'll let me try it. Thanks\,\
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-Paul",22686,"BBCode","2013-03-20 09:22:35"
22687,620,"Hi Paul\,\
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I actually bought the F model secondhand three years ago and fell in love with it. It's the best Favino clone I've ever played (although there was an AJL Gypsy Fire that impressed me as well). I decided after getting to know Rodrigo that I'd have him build me an S model D hole to have some contrast. It was as simple as that. \
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Since buying the Favino\, I've put the S model up for sale on Djangobooks\, because I've decided that I really prefer the Favino sound and style. I'd love to keep the S model\, but the Favino put me into a financial hole that I have to dig out of by selling some guitars.\
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It's hard to say which is better\, because it's all in personal preference. If you like Favinos\, the F model is fantastic. Several pros at Django in June have gone crazy for it. If you like the Selmer type of guitar\, then obviously the S model is the one for you. Oval hole vs. D hole\, again totally personal preference. I've decided that I prefer ovals.\
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Hope this helps\,\
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Ben",22687,"BBCode","2013-03-20 11:37:27"
22688,679,"Thanks for the reply. I've actually owned a Dell Arte Hommage\, favino copy ([url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/dell-arte-hommage-studio-model]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... udio-model[/url]). It was a pretty good guitar but I ended up selling it\, among other guitars\, for the Bucolo ([url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/bucolo]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/bucolo[/url]). Definitely liked the openness that the favino had\, though the high end was kind of \"twangy\" sometimes. Will you be at django in june this year? I'm on the waiting list for weekend drop ins. I'll bring the Bucolo and hopefully do a swap and jam with whoever may have a Shopis\, AJL 503\, Oliver Marin\, etc. and then make a final choice.\
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-Paul",22686,"BBCode","2013-03-20 13:44:37"
22689,620,"Oh\, THAT Bucolo! I remember it\, I really admired it\, both sound- and appearance-wise. Yes\, I'm definitely going to DiJ again this year (this will be my sixth time)\, and I am bringing the Favino and probably the Shopis as well. You'll be more than welcome to try both if you do manage to get there. I think this has got to be one of the very best guitars Rodrigo has ever made. All the ones you list - Shopis\, AJL\, Marin - are excellent\, it's just a matter of personal taste.",22687,"BBCode","2013-03-20 18:41:37"
22690,679,"I got real lucky with the Bucolo. I literally needed 3 miracles to happen all at once to get that guitar and they did :) The NYC humidity is a real pain on the fretboard though\, which is why Rodrigo is working on it. Anyway\, look forward to jamming with you (and your Shopis!) at DIJ. See you around\,",22686,"BBCode","2013-03-20 21:45:29"
22691,2132,"Hey Mike - just wanted to thank you again for your suggestions below.  My rhythm is adequate\, and lead playing was coming on without too much trouble - but there's more mastery to be achieved in rhythm\, it's become clear to me.  \
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Cheers\,\
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Paul",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-21 06:06:00"
22692,3795,"Hey Paul\,\
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   My pleasure. I hope something proves to be helpful. You are clearly on a mission\, my friend! \
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    Btw\, looks like I have a bit of a rhythm test this weekend and likely next week as well. I got a call from Barry of Hot Club of Philly to sit in the second fiddle seat. Hoping I hold it down ok! \
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     I regret I don't get to pick your brain at DIJ this year and hear what you've been up to. I have been trying to keep momentum but that's time is restricted. I only get dedicated practice time in the 3rd shift\, i.e. when I should be sleeping\, and I just don't always have it in me! Jams and gigs have been very motivating. \
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  C'est la vie\, en Django!\
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Mike",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-21 06:56:37"
22693,2132,"That's awesome\, Mike - Barry's a great guy\, and I like his band quite a bit.  Congrats! \
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Kudos to you for plugging away\, under limited time and energy constraints.  There are days the spirit's willing\, bod's weak...know that one all too well.  Healthy obsession though\, nay?\
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Look forward to playing with you again.  Have a blast at DIJ.  Would love to hear your experiences\, particularly with some new blood teaching this year.  \
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Cheers\, thanks again\,\
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Paul",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-21 07:02:40"
22694,3795,"I will gladly shoot you my experiences from camp. \
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Yeah\, trying to keep up. It's been almost a year that my phone goes off with a series of alarms starting at 4:30am reading \"Wrembel say: NO EXCUSES!\"\, one of my takeaways from camp last year. \
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Thanks for the encouragement\, as usual. I didn't know you knew Barry.\
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Mike",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-21 08:12:44"
22695,2132,"Ha!  Seems like a lot of guidepost takeaways people got from Stephane.  Mine was:  If in a jam\, throwdown.  That's its nature.  If performing\, give over; it's an act of love.  Waltzes are kata 1.  And every note has the same earnest commitment as any sword duel (OK\, this last bit is my paraphrase\, filtered through my Japanese-apprenticeship experience).\
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I very recently started in earnest working lead\, everything\, much to my surprise\, coming on relatively quickly.....but it's back to \"kata 1\" for me\, until I've exhausted their potential (\"their\" being rhythm\, and set pieces\, waltzes).\
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Oh\, I don't know Barry well\, we've just exchanged a bit and I've really enjoyed the exchange.  Got their CD recently.  Would love to see these guys.  Kudos again on the gig!\
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Paul\
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ps: I missed the finer point on first pass - your alarm.  HAHAHAH!  I love it.  I [i]must [/i]think about keying in Rhythme Futur for an a.m. how-do-you-do!",22646,"BBCode","2013-03-21 08:21:38"
22696,2132,"Hey Miles - \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8318&p=59722#p59722]This is an area[/url]\, it has become clear to me\, is lacking.  Of all the goals\, being \"alive\" as am accompanist in support of lead players is probably foremost in my mind\, now.  It's just not something I've really learned\, yet\, despite all the work on rhythm that I've done over the past year.  So I end up doing a decent version of Nous'che\, or Hono\, or any number of others' ideas - but rather static\, when gigging or jamming.  Inversions\, subs\, embellishments on the fly - all in real time\, all in tight dialogue with soloist; this is what I'm seeking to find more about.\
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I appreciated your thoughts on the thread.  Any suggestions for other materials\, you might recommend\, that specifically deals with this notion?  \
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Many thanks\, if and when you get the chance.\
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Paul",22696,"BBCode","2013-03-21 09:06:33"
22697,6,"Hi ya Bones -- I have an overhead picking vid of Fapy that's in .flv format that I could send you if you give me your private email address.  Send to my email address at archtopeddy @ hotmail.com (without the spaces\, of course).\
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This vid is one I downloaded from the Gypsy Jazz Academy and I don't feel right posting it publicly\, but I feel okay sending it to you if you don't post it anywhere.\
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Send me your email address if you want it.  \
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Best Regards\,\
Archtop Eddy",22697,"BBCode","2013-03-21 16:46:37"
22698,3014,"Thats great Gary\, pretty much everything I needed to know. I completely agree with your thoughts on the cutting nature of these guitars with a mic\, the accuracy can be too much! I do like the response of a mic to different right hand attack though\, never really found that from a pickup. Can't argue with the thought of stick a pickup on\, turn up and just play though...\
Track sounds great by the way\,\
Thanks Gary\,\
Phil",22571,"BBCode","2013-03-22 02:27:23"
22699,1267,"[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50fN2kttBjk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50fN2kttBjk[/url]\, rhythm sounds good in this video\, so i thought i'd share it with ya!\
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-rob",22699,"BBCode","2013-03-24 08:34:58"
22700,2132,"Rob\, thanks man!  You sound fantastic!  I'd love to see you live\, hope that can happen some day!  Sort of at a crossroads\, Jim K. was incredibly helpful\, deciding on plumbing as much as possible in rhythm\, with waltzes as etudes for daily practice\, or truly exploring lead in earnest.  I love rhythm\, love hearing it played by good players - just awesome\, man.  Refresh me - which guitar are you playing?",22700,"BBCode","2013-03-24 08:47:52"
22701,1267,"thanks for the feedback!  i was actually just talking to jim yesterday.  i'm going to show him what i know in a few days (we live about 15 minutes from each other).  i would say that once you reach a certain point in your rhythm\, you no longer have to practice it constantly\, unless of course you are exploring new things.\
i have heard a lot about true accompaniment and what i need to do:\
1 knowing when to play more quiet\
2 when to play ahead of the beat (to make feel of the song faster)\
3 behind the beat (to build tension on the slow songs for the audience)\
4 when to speed up (to provide a platform for the soloist to explore if you feel they are wanting to)\
5 if ever to slow down (not really sure about this - probably pertains only to endings)\
6 speaking of endings and intros!  (that's a whole'nother story)\
7 when to do stops during songs\
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all the meanwhile not stepping on the lead players toes and keeping a steady rhythm.  those are all things that i need to continue working on\, as i am quite a noobie at the majority of them.  i would say if you are going to focus entirely on rhythm\, once you are happy with your sound\, start working on those things too.  \
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i know stephane would probably be annoyed at me if i wanted to do only rhythm\, so he's sort of my outside force pushing me into doing lead stuff.  it's good to be forced to do uncomfortable things though.\
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anyway\, i'm playing my gaffiero guitar.  gael is on stephane's old holo guitar (stephane plays his other holo guitar almost exclusively for his gigs)",22699,"BBCode","2013-03-24 11:53:53"
22702,2132,"Wow\, great\, thanks\, Rob - some good\, concrete things to work on.  I don't know if it's ego/desire\, or not - but as I didn't really come back to playing until last year\, after being \"off\" my entire life\, there's a part that says\, you (meaning\, I) can become a good accompanist\, or a very middling soloist...that narrowing the scope of ambition\, given the finite no. of years left to learn\, will at least allow a level of mastery.  On the other hand\, Jim very generously gave me his thoughts\, you probably come from the same perspective (informed\, I think\, from Stephane?) of daily practice in arps/subdivisions\, waltzes\, solos and rhythm.  Might have gotten cold feet or a case of nerves\, but back to focusing on technique\, really\, exclusively...meaning Nous'che's rhythm\, and waltzes.  \
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Anyway\, I ramble.  Very cool to hear your Gaffiero here - VERY cool.  It's going to take some serious planning\, but my wife has her EU citizenship and so we're free to go and live there\, at least that hurdle is cleared...and my hope is to spend some time really getting to know the Euro makers and their guitars. (Alain Mazaud's Vieux Paris is seriously driving me nuts....).\
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Stephane made a big mark on me at DIJ.  Congratulations on your work\, being esteemed by him\, and learning from him.  Want to get out to see you and Jim on home turf sometime.  \
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Thanks again man.  Great to hear and see your playing.\
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Paul",22700,"BBCode","2013-03-24 12:08:47"
22703,1267,"oh that's so cool.  my wife is from denmark\, i am almost 100% moving there next summer for good.  gael did ask me to come for the summer\, and since i'm a teacher and have the time\, i will be in france for about a month this summer trying to get better.\
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i would say jim is a lot more regimented than i am.  my practice routine is pretty poor.  i think the thing that has made me better most of all\, and maybe even more than the lessons is just playing with other people.  i have been playing with alex soudah and our little band for about 3 years now.  playing every week for several hours one time per week has really improved me greatly.  prior to starting to play with them i remembered i couldn't even hang in a jam just doing rhythm on a fast song!  it's amazing how 3 years go by and what a world of difference it has made.  i'm sure over the last 2 months of gigging almost nonstop i have increased my abilities at least by 50% musically.  technically i have probably only gotten a little bit better\, but i am more aware of the things i'm doing.  (a lot of those things were even explicitly pointed out to me as i can tend to be obliviously content boom thwacking away on the piece of wood)\
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so i would mostly recommend finding some guys you can jam with at least once per week (for around 2-3 hours for that day or night).  playing along with stephanes rhythm tracks is really great.  you could also play along with some cd's/dvd's'.  i'd recommend bireli live in viene dvd and just play rhythm over the entire dvd as much as you can.  eventually you'll start sounding like them!\
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i really can only improve on my lead stuff when i'm doing lessons\, i'm not really motivated enough to sit and practice arpeggios\, but if i know i told stephane i would practice something\, i do it!  (he's scary to waste his time!)",22699,"BBCode","2013-03-24 12:21:39"
22704,2132,"Cool stuff\, Rob.  I'm both French and Danish-blooded\, going back to the 1800's\, actually read our family's diary from a covered wagon crossing - kept by a girl of the clan\, Mattsen.  Pretty cool for you - hope you get to do it.  Denmark has always appealed...wife's Estonian and we hope to hit N. Europe.  More generally\, Europe has always felt like mother to me\, so yeah\, want to get there as well.\
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I actually started a weekly jam\, after coming home from DIJ and feeling pretty lonely for other players.  It's grown considerably\, kind of wild\, actually.  [url=https://www.facebook.com/Brocach?sk=app_2373072738]We have a great home at Brocach[/url]\, our city's more or less premier Irish pub.  Gotten asked for some gigs\, have done a couple\, and we'll see from here.  Totally hear you on playing with other people.  I'm glad to have these folks around\, but I have to admit I'd kill for the opportunity to jam with a more intense (meaning\, higher level of play) group\, a more intensive scene (e.g.\, NY\, Paris\, etc.).  Still\, here's where I find myself for now and these people are great people.\
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I'm a \"good student\,\" which is both good and bad.  Good\, in that I'm pretty assiduous at working on stuff.  Bad\, in that I can get caught up in thinking \"the stuff\,\" the material to work on\, is the same thing as freedom in playing.  French chef\, Japanese martial arts instructor.....regimentation.  Working on letting go.\
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Speaking of which\, just finished Stephane/12 Exercises pour la main droite....taking a quick break and back to practice!\
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Cheers buddy.\
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Paul",22700,"BBCode","2013-03-24 12:56:04"
22705,4370,"I also have an M01 I'd like to post\, but I don't want to interfere with your sale. Could you drop me a line after you've sold yours? Thanks\, Greg",22705,"BBCode","2013-03-25 19:33:36"
22706,908,"Hello\,\
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I would like to delete my account of Djangobooks but I don't know how to do it.\
Please\, can you help me\, or simply do it?\
If you need more information\, my mail adress is\
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Thank you.\
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Rémy Trommenschlager",22706,"BBCode","2013-03-26 00:45:35"
22707,1,"That's very nice of you. I will.\
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Thanks",22707,"BBCode","2013-03-26 05:09:27"
22708,426,"Hey there\,\
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I have the 4-disc Technique & Improvisation DVD set and would be happy to sell it to you.\
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It's in perfect condition -- I only handled the DVDs once\, as I copied the files to my computer for more convenient viewing. I've since moved on\, though\, so I'd be happy to find these a new home.\
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Looks like they retail for $159.90\, so how about a slight discount: I'll sell the set for $139 including shipping from Chicago\, payable via PayPal.\
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Adrian",22708,"BBCode","2013-03-27 09:21:12"
22709,4193,"Hey Adrian\,\
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    Have since moved on\, I'll say. I loved your soundslice stuff and your playing.\
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Is there anyway you could sell the set for $130 and still ship it to me.\
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John Krause\
609 Driftwood Place\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
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Let me know and I'll send off the payment\
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thanks again\
pickitjohn",22709,"BBCode","2013-03-27 14:35:14"
22710,426,"Cool\, thanks for the nice words! Sure\, $130 including shipping is fine. Just make the payment to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:paypal@holovaty.com\">paypal@holovaty.com</a><!-- e --> and I'll send it off to you either tomorrow or Friday.\
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Adrian",22708,"BBCode","2013-03-27 14:51:09"
22711,4193,"The money has been sent!\
John\, you have sent $130.00 USD to Adrian Holovaty.\
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We sent a receipt to your email inbox. We also sent a notification to Adrian Holovaty at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:paypal@holovaty.com\">paypal@holovaty.com</a><!-- e -->",22709,"BBCode","2013-03-27 15:14:49"
22712,426,"Thanks\, John! I got the email from PayPal as well. I'll head to the post office tomorrow (Thursday) to pack and mail the DVDs.\
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Adrian",22708,"BBCode","2013-03-27 15:17:59"
22714,4193,"Thanks!  and also for all your transcriptions & soundslice\
It's amazing.\
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pickitjohn",22709,"BBCode","2013-03-27 19:20:01"
22715,4193,"Thanks!  and also for all your transcriptions & soundslice\
It's amazing.\
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pickitjohn",22709,"BBCode","2013-03-27 19:28:19"
22716,9,"Hi Jay\,\
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I'm reluctant to sticky this one as I don't totally agree with Christian's analysis of Stochelo's use of free strokes (nor does Dennis) so I wouldn't want to confuse people too much.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",22716,"BBCode","2013-03-28 08:59:52"
22717,426,"Hey John\,\
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Just a quick update -- I mailed the DVD set this afternoon.\
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Adrian",22708,"BBCode","2013-03-28 13:08:26"
22718,4193,"Thanks Adrian I'll let you know when they arrive.\
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pickitjohn",22709,"BBCode","2013-03-28 17:10:44"
22719,1852,"Hi Michael\
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Thanks for letting me know.  It was just a passing thought.\
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Hope all is well in our world.  I am hoping to make Django in June so if successful will see you there.",22628,"BBCode","2013-03-28 19:18:25"
22720,9,"I hope you make it to DiJ\, it's a blast!\
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'm",22716,"BBCode","2013-03-29 08:52:29"
22721,1852,"After reading and doing some research\, I don't think I can bring my guitar.  too much chance of a problem as it doesn't have a passport.\
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So I am not certain what I will do at the moment.",22721,"BBCode","2013-03-29 08:56:07"
22722,9,"I didn't read the whole thread on \"guitar passports\" but I thought that was just hypothetical. In 10 years of shipping and flying with guitars I have never heard of anyone actually getting their guitars seized. The paranoia about this is somewhat unjustified. People fly over the boarder all the time with guitars...",22722,"BBCode","2013-03-29 09:01:46"
22723,1852,"I gather it is a new policy or more likely a new broom insisting on following the legislation to he letter of the law.\
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I dont want to risk my Dunn disappearing into customs maw.\
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I will try and figure out an alternative.  I have crossed the border with my guitar lots up until 2 years ago.",22721,"BBCode","2013-03-29 20:52:34"
22724,455,"Hey Kung\,\
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Sorry about those lame replies to your post.  I don't know what is up with that forum lately.  Didn't used to be that way.\
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I don't blame you for not wanting to post but it's too bad since you are one of the few people who post who can actually play.\
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Oh well.  I may be just about done with it too if things keep going in a negative direction.\
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Mike (Bones on the forum)",22724,"BBCode","2013-03-30 10:31:43"
22725,2301,"",22725,"BBCode","2013-03-31 08:41:36"
22726,2301,"Hello \"Pinkgary\,\"\
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Did you buy the JWC guitar that was for sale from Djanet? I am thinking of buying a JWC guitar and am curious to know if you got it and what you think of it. I cannot test the guitar before buying it\, so I am wondering if you recommend it.\
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I will greatly appreciate your response.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob Bailey",22726,"BBCode","2013-03-31 08:49:00"
22727,2132,"Amund\, I've really enjoyed hearing your perspective re: Christiaan's RA\, and learning this music generally.  Your video example really was inspirational. \
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I'd appreciate your thoughts\, if you can spare the time. \
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I find myself so often at sea\, simply because of the wealth of approaches now available.  I have the time\, and use it - upwards of 5 1/2 hours a day\, composed of 1/2 hour warmup (Clément Reboul's \"12 exercises pour la main droite\"\, S. Wrembel's warmups)\, 1 hour learning the fretboard/learning arps/shape etudes (Wrembel)\, 2 hours rhythm (right now\, it's all Nous'che\, Christiaan's wonderful indiegogo series)\, an hour on waltzes and an hour on learning solos.  \
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My ear training is nil.  It's exceedingly slow and difficult for me to pick up and play solos by ear - not to mention harmony\, a further goal.  \
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You've a substantial history in music generally\, obviously.  I hear you on the folk-ish nature of gypsy \"jazz\,\" and I'm completely content to learn this\, no ambitions to being a great improviser\, etc.  \
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My question to you is - how important do you feel learning this by ear is?  I've long admired Denmis Chang and his approach just makes gut sense to me...and perhaps there's no true shortcut.  Christiaan's transcriptions are enormously impressive...but I wonder if\, lacking ear training\, it's better to work on that (ear training\, as a weak point - listen and transcribe\, no matter how hard)\, or just get a bevy of solos under one's fingers\, however they get there\, and start to hear patterns in one's brains?  \
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Appreciate your thoughts\, if you've got a moment or two to spare.  Thanks.\
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Best\,\
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Paul",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 06:07:13"
22728,3797,"Hi Paul\,\
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Prior to starting to learn gypsy jazz\, I practiced bebop jazz for years for hours every day. I followed Jimmy Bruno's approach which is very focused on learning by ear and developing your own vocabulary. From the beginning\, I got into the habit of practicing things in as many keys as possible. All 12 keys when necessary. To me\, that's key to understanding how to use licks\, phrases\, arpeggios and scales because when you can play it in many keys\, you'll start to discover how it relates to everything else you know. That's when you'll see how to combine shorter phrases into a long phrase etc...\
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Since I also had a good theoretic foundation\, I knew from the beginning how to organize the phrases I learned from Stochelo\, and I could always visualize chord and arpeggio shapes underneath the lines. I think this is very important\, because when you have many licks associated with one chord shape\, it will work as a trigger. When that chord comes around\, all the phrases will \"light up\" under the chord shape and you'll have a variety of lines to play. When you have enough lines\, it will start to sound very fluid and intuitive - that's when you just hear the lines and react by instinct. You'll be able to draw parts from all these lines and combine them in endless ways. I'm not quite there with gypsy jazz yet\, but I'm getting closer every day.\
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I don't think you have to necessarily learn theory as it is traditionally taught\, as long as you create these associations\, a system of organizing lines. When you improvise\, you don't have time for mental gymnastics anyway so it has to be all intuition and reaction. That's why making those associations is so important IMO. If you don't relate the lines to anything you know\, they will not be integrated properly into your vocabulary. Players like Stochelo and Bireli don't know theory\, but you can be sure they have a way to organize the fretboard.\
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So I think the bottom line is that there are many ways to the goal\, but you need to create a system of organizing your phrases to make sure they are triggered when you play so you don't have to think about it. \
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Christiaan provides theory explanations to most of the licks in the transcribed solos. I think it is important to take those into consideration and find the chord and arpeggio shapes that the lines are built around.\
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If you know the theory of chord construction\, the notes of different chords\, it will help a lot. Then you can analyze the licks to see how they move around the chord tones. When you see arpeggios or chord shapes around those chord tones as well\, it will be solidified further.\
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Regards\,\
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-Amund",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 08:19:50"
22729,2132,"Thanks\, Amund.  I might be trying to find a perfect solution\, when there isn't one.  I've started using Stephane Wrembel's book in earnest\, a very intensive way to get the ACE shapes under fingers; boring as hell\, but I understand it's importance.  This intention wars with Denis Chang's view - just open your ears\, and transcribe.  I see the wisdom\, but at 51\, pretty damn hard\, especially with no prior experience.  Then RA\, which\, especially if you love Stochelo's work (I do\, I know you do as well)\, seems pretty ideal\, as the transcriptions are there\, but you can also elect to just watch\, listen\, and replicate.  \
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I understand completely your notion of the board \"lighting up.\"  I think Adrian Holovaty said much the same thing\, and wasn't it Louis Armstrong who said he just picks the ripest fruit he sees in front of him?  \
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Sorry if this is redundant - but absent your training\, which has given you a completely instantaneous vision of the shapes\, your \"trigger\" for lots of potential phrases (really helpful by the way\, I get it)....picayune\, maybe\, but I'm still not sure how best to get these shapes down....boring\, straight Arp learning\, or getting solos on the fingers\, however they get there\, just getting them in an starting to hear and see patterns\, and associate them with chords.  Maybe I'm thinking too hard\, and between Christiaan's transcriptions and the visual of his fingerings\, I can see the underlying shape fairly easily....really don't know.  I think part of it is I'm not sure how tightly experienced players play inside chords - or how far outside they travel (the latter\, making it tougher to visualize the associated chordal shape).\
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Appreciate it\, thanks\, Amund.\
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Paul\
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(btw - can I ask where you live?  My wife's Estonian).",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 09:01:02"
22730,1790,"Anthony\, I'm just back from Europe and totally jet-lagged. Last night in my own bed for the first time in weeks\, I couldn't sleep and found myself thinking about your posting about having trouble staying on the changes... hope you're seeing some progress...? As I mentioned in one of my postings\, thanks to Mr. Givone\, I've actually learned to stay pretty close to the chords\, but it doesn't always sound as gypsy-ish as I might like\, so now I've decided to try the Rosenberg Academy for a more lick-based approach.\
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But\, anyway\, last night I thought of a couple of things I wanted to ask you:\
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Are you okay on staying with the changes as long as they're all in the same key\, eg\, C\, F and G7? Or do you only have trouble when it jumps to another tonality\, like C to E7?\
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I think I might have an easy useful idea to help you if the former is the case...if the latter is the case\, not so much...  :wink: \
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See you at DiJ\,\
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Will",22730,"BBCode","2013-04-02 09:02:49"
22731,3797,"I think the more situations you use a lick in\, the better it will be integrated. I like to use tunes like Sweet Georgia Brown or Limehouse Blues to work on dominant licks. You can take one dominant lick and learn it for all the chords. First step is to just play the lick on each chord. Then you can start to connect them\, playing lines from one to the other. Diminished arpeggios are good for making transitions between licks and diminished will always work on dominants. \
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That's just one example on how to take one idea and put it in many situations.\
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I live in Norway. Not much gypsy jazz happening here. There are a few really good bands\, but not many people who jam. There is the annual Django festival though\, but it's all concerts and not a camp like Samois. This year Stochelo played there which was the first time I went to a concert with him. One of the greatest moments of my life  :D",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 09:44:48"
22732,1703,"ty :).\
send me the time in the video that you want and I'll show slower.\
if you want send me the your tab/notation or your fingering or video i fix it. \
;)",22732,"BBCode","2013-04-02 09:47:20"
22733,2132,"OK\, great\, thanks\, Amund makes perfect sense.  Very keen timing - working Limehouse Blues in Nous'che's \"advanced\" rhythm course\, and I'd like\, as much as possible\, to work these rhythm tunes with RA lead tunes\, so a few days back began Limehouse Blues.  Also thought G's just a great place to start\, since so many tunes are in G.  \
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I've got it a few Angelo's\, love \"Angelo's Back in Town\" with Hot Club Norvege.  My wife and I do hope to do an extended trip and would very much love to come to your country (also\, almost uncanny timing - just got back from the Northern edge of my country\, my wife's grandfather - Estonian - 94th birthday.  We talked some memories\, he talked about buying his car over there in the '60's\, taking a nordic-Euro tour and among other countries\, talked of how beautiful he found Norway to be.   \
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I know some of his politics were dicey\, but I enjoy his fiction - Knut Hamsun.  [i]Growth of the Soil [/i]and [i]Pan [/i]are two favorites.  Just wished I could read them in the original!\
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I hope to meet you one day.  Nordic players....I'm very glad to say that I dropped Olli Soikelli's name in to our midwest US GJ fest organizers\, and they're bringing him in! September\, 2013.  I liked Olli quite a bit\, would love to just do a nordic trip and see and hear what scene you have.  If ever around my area (Madison\, WI\, midwest)\, please look me up - <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  \
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Thank you again\, man.  \
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Paul",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 10:00:14"
22734,3485,"Hey will ! \
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it goes well... I think one of the things I find is that I learn songs in a way where my hands memorize them\, but not necessarily my brain. For example - with All of me\, as I've been woodshedding the arps\, I find sometimes I forget what chord comes next. I have similar blocks around honeysuckle rose. At the bridge where it moves to F7 and then Bb(7)\, I often forget what chord is being played\, as I know one place to play it on the fret board\, and my hands remember the chords\, but my brain forgets them. \
So\, one of my new plans is to practice the rhythm aspect of a song\, and\, even if they don't all sound gypsy like\, find 3 places to play each possible chord\, so I really know the chords with my brain as well as my hands. \
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The other area i'm struggling with is getting those DAMN licks and phrases to show up naturally in my soloing. I feel like I'm good at forcing them in there\, but there is really only a few that show up with ease. \
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In any event\, I'm practicing like a mad man getting ready for DIJ. Looking forward to seeing you ! \
Oh\, and by the way\, I am NOT doing the meal plan this year. I worked it out\, and the meal plan costs an average of $17 per meal\, which is more than I would spend going out. Also\, last year I got overwhelmed by all the people so this year I'm going to use meals to re-charge and get away from the crowds a bit. You're welcome to join me on as many meals as you wish\, but I'm guessing you're doing the plan. \
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cheers !!\
Anthony",22730,"BBCode","2013-04-02 11:09:42"
22735,455,"Hi Augusto\,\
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It starts at about 54 seconds in the video.\
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I've tried to attach my tab to this message.  Let me know if it comes thru.\
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Thanks\,\
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Mike",22735,"BBCode","2013-04-02 13:44:24"
22736,2132,"Hey man - posted in the thread.  Can you buy from Amazon US?",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 15:25:04"
22737,3797,"[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Hey man - posted in the thread.  Can you buy from Amazon US?[/quote]\
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Nope! Can't even access the site.",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 17:27:33"
22738,2132,"Man\, what a drag!  I had no idea - some kind of licensing thing?  That's ridiculous.  \
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Are you set on wanting physical CDs?  Would you want mp3s?",22727,"BBCode","2013-04-02 17:58:53"
22739,1790,"OK\, I thought this might be what was happening... try this\, buddy\, I was fooling around with it in Spain.\
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Take a real\, real simple song with only a tonic and a dominant chord... I was using a kids' song called \"Long\, Long Ago\" but \"London Bridge is Falling Down\" will work\, and so will \"Jambalaya\" by Hank Williams.\
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Don't use any backing tracks\, nor even a metronome.\
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Use the Givone shapes to improvise over those chords; and keep changing keys to force yourself to play it in many different places on the fingerboard.\
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After you do this long enough\, your fingers will just \"know\" when the underlying chord changes. I don't know why it happens\, but it does. You will gradually find that you don't even have to really think about it\, and in fact\, you will find that your fingers will be playing along by themselves with you even really being in control of them... \"unconscious mastery\"\, this is what we need in order to play jazz\, but it's really all based upon our ear learning which tones go with which underlying chords... you'll soon find you can do this even using just [b]one[/b] string.\
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Sounds crazy\, but it will work if you do it long enough!",22730,"BBCode","2013-04-02 18:46:29"
22740,4377,"Is it still available? If so I'd be willing to do 450 shipped.",22740,"BBCode","2013-04-02 19:47:11"
22741,1703,"Hi Mike\
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really the problem is on the fingering ;)\
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see the file and video in this private link.\
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_GF2eNZ8_k&feature=youtu.be]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_GF2eNZ ... e=youtu.be[/url]",22735,"BBCode","2013-04-03 10:46:39"
22742,455,"Hi Augusto\,\
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Oh that's interesting.  Yes I hear that G note fretted on the fourth string now that you point it out.\
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Thanks for the video.  I'll play it back with my slow downer and see if I can get the timing.\
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You really nailed it and it sounds great.  It makes a big difference with the feel because I get the pitches right but it is so fast that I just kind of stumble through it and the timing/feel is not right.\
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Thanks\,\
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Mike\
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PS- I also tried to transcribe his accompaniment behind Stephane's solo (as much as I could hear with the recording and other instruments).  It's pretty fun to play.  I think I sent a copy to Dario Napoli.  Let me know if you want a copy of it.  No guarantee of the accuracy though :-)",22735,"BBCode","2013-04-03 11:39:53"
22743,1703,"it's all practice ;)\
to the accompanying part email me.\
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you have a facebook\, myspace\, youtube user?\
in youtube i link the other django solo's.\
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bye\
Augusto",22732,"BBCode","2013-04-03 12:08:15"
22744,4193,"Hi Adrian\,\
   Just got back to Corpus\, DVD's arrived safely.\
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Thanks much\
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pickitjohn",22709,"BBCode","2013-04-03 15:35:59"
22745,426,"Excellent -- enjoy them!\
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Adrian",22708,"BBCode","2013-04-03 17:38:40"
22746,3998,"hi Harry\
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Just wondering if you had any luck finding out about studying gypsy guitar in Paris? I'd love to do the same thing!\
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Cheers\,\
Kyle",22746,"BBCode","2013-04-04 05:45:58"
22747,2482,"Hello I live in Malmö and would gladly meet a fellow djangoentusiast for jamming. Where do you live?\
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My rhythm playing is solid but my solioing is still developing in this style. How long have you been playing this style?\
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Send me a PM an we can meet for some jamming. \
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Best regards",22747,"BBCode","2013-04-05 14:47:47"
22748,2382,"Hi\
Im moving to Helsingberg \
Ive been playing for around 3 years and make selmer style guitars in UK.\
Ive been to samois 3 times\, do you go ?\
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Jamming would be great\, Im interested in meeting and playing and hopefully meeting some people into the music ;)\
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Im not actually living there yet but spend almost half my time near Helsingberg\, will be moving full time in summer\
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im the same I can play mostly rhythm\, solo is ever devoloping \
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would be great to meet up",22747,"BBCode","2013-04-06 12:45:47"
22749,194,"For Rosenberg Trio's \"Roots\" check this: \
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[url=http://www.ebay.de/itm/The-Rosenberg-Trio-Roots-CD-/370791941051?pt=B%C3%BCcher_Unterhaltung_Music_CDs&hash=item5654ec03bb]http://www.ebay.de/itm/The-Rosenberg-Tr ... 5654ec03bb[/url]\
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Best\, \
Barengero",22749,"BBCode","2013-04-07 09:01:40"
22750,606,"Hi Hemert\,\
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I've been following some of your posts here on djangobooks with some interest\, I think you have very interesting things to say!   :D \
I've only recently come around to \"your way\" of thinking about scales and arpeggios\, and I should admit that several years ago I had a class with Stephane Wrembel at Django in June where he told the students that \"scales don't exist\" ... I was very shocked to hear this at first\, but now I think I know what he means.\
I am particularly interested in what you said about having an analytical ear that helps you find \"shortcuts\"\, especially the anecdote about giving your girlfriend such useful advice that would allow her to advance quickly at bluegrass.\
I'm an accordionist (chromatic button\, not piano) living in France\, really into Django's music but also swing musette.  I'm curious\, have you ever applied your interests in efficient practice skills to analyzing efficient accordion technique or even swing musette technique?\
I've been reading a book by Kenny Werner called \"Effortless Mastery\"\, do you know this book?\
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looking forward to having an interesting conversation with you\
best\,\
Brandon",22750,"BBCode","2013-04-07 10:34:24"
22751,3797,"[quote=\"Barengero\"]For Rosenberg Trio's \"Roots\" check this: \
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[url=http://www.ebay.de/itm/The-Rosenberg-Trio-Roots-CD-/370791941051?pt=B%C3%BCcher_Unterhaltung_Music_CDs&hash=item5654ec03bb]http://www.ebay.de/itm/The-Rosenberg-Tr ... 5654ec03bb[/url]\
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Best\, \
Barengero[/quote]\
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Thank you! Someone recommended ebay.us but that was not available from here. It seems I can order from ebay.de though.\
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Thanks again :)",22749,"BBCode","2013-04-07 12:57:41"
22752,3998,"Bon soir!\
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I'm heading to Paris this year in august and would like to meet and jam with as many other players as possible! Are you playing/hosting any jam nights etc anywhere in Paris in august???\
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Merci\,\
Kyle",22752,"BBCode","2013-04-07 13:06:18"
22753,2140,"Hello and thank you for your mail.\
I will be playing at the [url=http://www.auxpetitsjoueurs.com]www.auxpetitsjoueurs.com[/url] club in Paris through the last two weeks of August.... All jammers will be welcome at the third set.\
Bye for now \
DJM",22752,"BBCode","2013-04-08 01:54:09"
22754,3998,"That's excellent news! I will hopefully see you there for a few jams!!  :D \
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Many thanks\
Kyle",22752,"BBCode","2013-04-08 03:16:29"
22755,2482,"Hello Again\
I haven´t been to Samois or France yet but would love to go there. I used to take rhythm lessons from a guy in Copenhagen that playes with all the greats from France and Holland. Thats about the closest I come too Samois.  :D \
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I played guitar for a while and this style for about three years. \
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A friend of mine that plays clarinet would also like to jam with us. \
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Is sunday OK for you?",22747,"BBCode","2013-04-08 11:43:42"
22756,3599,"Hi\
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Thanks for replying to my thread. I'm intrigued by your name - is that La Crosse in Wisconsin? I'm currently in an airport in the UK waiting for a plane to La Crosse. It didnt occur to me to check out the gypsy jazz scene there\, is there anything worth checking out? I run the Hot Club of Lancaster in the UK\
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Cheers \
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Stuart",22756,"BBCode","2013-04-09 01:36:51"
22758,1713,"Hi Ben\,\
Good luck with the DiMauro. I have one also. After neck work and new frets its a good sounding delight to play. Intonation may not be the best but for a dry rhythm guitar these are very nice. Enjoy the Favino\, see you at DIJ\
Mark Anagnostopulos",22758,"BBCode","2013-04-09 08:32:11"
22759,620,"Hi Mark\,\
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I was very surprised that it didn't sell. My reserve is $1000\, and it was up to $800 early yesterday\, with several hours to go. Then it just stalled. Usually there's a wild flurry of bidding in the last minute or so. This time\, nada. Oh\, well\, try again. It's all in the timing.\
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It is a fun little guitar\, and I hate to let it go\, but the Favino just beats almost all of the other gypsy guitars I've ever had my hands on\, including some other excellent Favinos. With that and my Shopis F model\, I don't feel the need for any more. Plus I need the money!\
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I've also got a Joseph D Mauro F hole that is the best rhythm instrument I've ever played. It will probably go to my good friend Michael Bauer in the not too distant future.\
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It's hard to believe that Django in June is  just over two months away! See you there\,\
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Ben",22759,"BBCode","2013-04-09 12:05:30"
22760,2301,"Hi Denis\, I am a GJ rhythm guitar player and own your \"Art of Accompaniment.\" It has been a big help\, and I want to step up to a new guitar but can only afford a guitar under $2000 (I am currently playing a Gitane D-500). Someone has offered to sell me a like new\, rarely played JWC \"Model Jazz\" for $1\,600 ($2\,400 if purchased new from luthier). I don't like all the extra sustain and overtones I get on my D-500\, and am looking for a dry\, crisp sound for my rhythm playing. Paul Davis\, a local friend and GJ player\, said he thought you once had a JWC guitar and might be able to offer me an honest assessment of the JWC guitars. What do you think? I will keep your opinion private.\
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I greatly appreciate your time if you choose to respond.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob",22760,"BBCode","2013-04-09 20:34:59"
22761,3,"hi i've only tried a few JWC guitars and to be honest I don't remember anything about them\
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If you want dryness you might want to look into certain vintage gypsy guitars that pop up on ebay . You can find affordable ones\, but usually these guitars don't have the best resell value depending on the price it's being sold for (nothing wrong with them though)",22760,"BBCode","2013-04-10 07:43:59"
22762,2301,"Thanks\, Denis.\
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I enjoyed reading your latest thread on the definitive gypsy rhythm. I passed it on to some of the St. Louis GJ players. I'm going to try to make it to Django in June\, but money and time is an issue.\
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If you hear anything about JWC guitars in the near future\, please let me know what you hear.\
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Thanks\,\
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Bob",22762,"BBCode","2013-04-10 08:02:00"
22763,2182,"Thanks Bones  :)   The thing I'm a little worried about getting too annoyed and going on a tangent on someone\, and I'm starting to do more high profile gigs so I want to stay low key with all the GJ fans\, no point in pissing people off  :) \
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Where are you based out of?",22763,"BBCode","2013-04-10 15:16:49"
22764,455,"Yeah I hear you.  No point pissing anyone off.  I'm definitely scaling back on my posting.  Seems like some people are sort of confrontational these days.\
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I'm in Santa Barbara\, California.  No GJ folks around here.",22724,"BBCode","2013-04-10 16:32:05"
22765,3455,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62359#p62359]Subject: Aberdeen; Scotland\, generally?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Life has a funny way of insisting on its own plans.  We have been considering a move to France over the next couple of years\, and as serendipity would have it\, we're going to be in Scotland - Aberdeen\, mostly - sometime in the summer of 2014.  Any Scots here on board?  What's the scene like in Scotland?\
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-Paul[/quote]\
Hi\, It might be worth your while to join this group\, gig and Djam listings in the UK.\
[url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/363471863725904/]https://www.facebook.com/groups/363471863725904/[/url]\
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All the best\
-Charlie",22765,"BBCode","2013-04-11 11:17:08"
22766,2132,"Hey Charlie\, thanks man\, will do!\
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Paul",22765,"BBCode","2013-04-11 11:26:44"
22767,2132,"Hey Amund - \
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It seems like I'm constantly refining my practice regimen.  I'm lucky\, in that I literally have all the time in the world - like 8 hours a day\, if I want it.  I'm also older\, 51\, with some serious health issues so despite my best intentions\, sometimes the routine I've cut out falters.  Which is why I'm writing to you.  \
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I appreciated your comment to someone\, can't recall who\, in which you said arps can be good training - hearing intervals\, etc.  But that given a limited time\, best to learn solos\, i.e.\, RA\, with formal arp and/or theory stuff to come later.  \
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I respect your journey....if I regret I've come to this so late.  \
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I'm thinking of bagging everything\, except this:  \
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1/2 hr warmup (I use Clement Reboul's \"12 exercises for the right hand\,\" and a bit of Stephane Wrembel. \
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2 hours of rhythm.  I've devoted myself to rhythm\, and will likely primarily want to continue...at this point\, I'm just seriously devoted to rhythm.  \
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1 hour of waltz\, as etudes.  I have Dolores and planning on MSG\, even though it's a tough one.  \
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1 hour of RA\, learning a tune.  \
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That's 4.5 hours\, which is about the limit I can do\, daily.  The only other thing I've considered adding would be 1/2 hour of arps\, and 1/2 hour of RA\, the technical exercises and\, later\, working on improv.  \
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Basically\, I'm asking how strongly you feel about learning lead from solos only - e.g.\, forgetting any arp or scale training\, as Christiaan suggested\, and just work the hell out of tune solos?\
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Thanks Amund.  \
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Paul\
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PS: By the way - did you ever find a route to the CDs you're looking for?  I'm also asking\, because I know some of this stuff is available to you as .mp3s....",22767,"BBCode","2013-04-11 14:36:23"
22768,3797,"It's hard to tell really\, because I come from a background of bebop jazz where I did learn arpeggios. I never went too deep into it theoretically\, because any diatonic arpeggio can work on any diatonic chord\, so I took each arpeggio and tried it on all the chords. I worked a lot with tunes. Autumn Leaves is good\, because it's all diatonic(G major and E minor are the same). You can take every arpeggio from the G major scale and try it anywhere in the tune. Your ear will tell you what's a keeper and what's not. Every triad or four note arpeggio can work on any bass note in the scale. Try it and analyze it. Of course\, care must be taken when you have a triad or arp with F in it over Cmaj7(in the key of C)\, because it would clash with the third\, E.\
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But either way\, you will learn arpeggios by learning solos by Stochelo\, Angelo\, Bireli\, Tchavolo or whoever you learn from. All the good players have arpeggios in their solos.\
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The thing about practicing arpeggios is that it will help you with your technique\, which is good. But it will not teach you how to make music with the arpeggio. \
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I think it can be good to have the basic knowledge of arpeggios\, because when you learn a lick with an arpeggio in it\, you can recognize that arpeggio. You can analyze the lick and see what happens around the arpeggio to get ideas about how to use it. That IMO\, is how to practice licks most efficiently. Dissect them and see what makes them tick. Take some pieces from it and piece it together with something from another lick. Learn licks on different parts of the guitar neck and create \"pathways\" between them. Arpeggios are actually very good for this! They are excellent ways to navigate from one area to another since in gypsy jazz\, they are often fingered up the neck and not across.\
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I wouldn't spend too much time on pure technique exercises\, because that will happen as a side effect through studying solos and licks. I think it is time better spent to try to get as much done with as little work. \
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Take a challenging lick and use it as a technique exercise. Start slow and have every note sound like it should and make sure you have a picking and fingering pattern that makes the lick sound good.\
That will help you work on picking\, and it also makes sure that you will not play the lick haphazardly\, but it will always sound good.\
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Waltzes are GREAT! I should do more waltzes. I used to play \"Valse a Bamboula\" a lot. If you don't already know it\, it is a great waltz to learn. Not too hard to learn\, but it will be a challenge to work up to speed.\
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Everybody wants to tackle \"La Gitane\"\, and it is a beautiful waltz\, but it has so many variations and is so long. IMO it is a waltz to learn once you have 4-5 waltzes down already. I remember starting to learn it\, but couldn't follow through.\
Shorter waltzes can give the same benefit\, and are faster to learn.\
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But in the end\, learn the ones that really move you. The waltz that motivates you enough to keep on practicing is the right one for you. That was the case when I practiced \"Valse a Bamboula\". I was so moved by that waltz and coincidentally\, it was one of the simpler ones.\
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Regarding how I feel about learning solos only\, it's hard to comment because I have this theoretical background. But I never did arpeggio practice in gypsy jazz because I already knew that. The fingerings were completely different\, but I learned it in the licks. In every Stochelo solo you will find diminished arpeggios. They are everywhere on the dominant chords. Learning Stochelos solos will teach you diminished arpeggios\, major7th arpeggios\, minor6\, minor add9 and probably others that I can't think of ATM.\
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But remember\, Stochelo and Bireli learned through copying Django. No arpeggios or scales. Bireli was once asked in an interview by a guitar magazine what he would play on a dominant chord to which he replied: \"what's that?\". Though I can guarantee that Bireli has a system for organizing phrases\, he's just not using the same labels as the Berklee folks.\
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I too regret being late\, and the odds are against me considering that I know just about nobody around here who play this music. \
It's very hard to make it here in Norway. People are not as nice as in America\, but more skeptical to strangers and hard to approach.\
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But we just got to keep doing what we love. I hope to keep working to become good enough to go to Samois and jam and make some friends there.\
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I hope my answers can help you in any way. I'm not very experienced in gypsy jazz\, but I'll gladly share what I've learned so far :)",22767,"BBCode","2013-04-11 15:21:09"
22769,2132,"Wow\, thank you\, Amund\, really generous thoughts.  I love waltzes too - in fact\, I'd the thought to just do rhythm\, and learn waltzes\, for my \"lead\" training.  I've Dolores and coming up on speed with it\, but hear you on doing what moves you.  This was the first waltz on Denis's/Stochelo's waltz DVD\, so I just did it.  But there are others I really like.  I love Valse a Bamboula as well.  La Gitane sends me to ecstasy\, but I realize that's WAY past my level\, for the indefinite future.  Like Indifference alot.\
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You've given a lot of food for thought.  One thing bugging me\, is I don't just know theory.  You're very strong in it.  When you say\, for instance\,\
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\"Of course\, care must be taken when you have a triad or arp with F in it over Cmaj7(in the key of C)\, because it would clash with the third\, E.\"\
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These are things I wish I knew!  I hear you on dissecting licks and phrases\, but wonder if I do need theory\, in order to do it.  I just feel so at sea when guys like you\, with this wonderful background\, are able to understand and conjecture\, with authority\, on this stuff.  \
\
At the end of the day\, I know it's just a matter of committing.  Hard for me to put S. Wrembel back on the shelf\, but am going all in for the Rosenberg material\, I guess - a short warmup\, 2-3 hours strong (RA-Nous'che\, and other things) rhythm work\, an hour of waltzes\, an hour of RA.  \
\
See you in 3 years.  :D \
\
I'd love to meet you at Samois.  Weird destiny\, going to Scotland in summer\, 2014\, but we're hoping to continue on to France.  \
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Thank you man\, really nice of you to share your thoughts like this.  Very much appreciated.  \
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Paul",22767,"BBCode","2013-04-11 15:35:56"
22770,3797,"I'm happy to help in any way I can  :) \
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I'm thinking of going to Samois in the summer if I can just get my rhythm playing to sound acceptable. I'm cursed with very small hands so chords have always been a challenge\, while lead playing comes easier for me.\
If I find out I'm going this year I'd love to meet you and jam on some tunes.\
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I wish you the best with your practicing.  :D",22767,"BBCode","2013-04-11 16:05:57"
22771,2132,"I've got long fingers and short ears...I'm cursed with lousy ear training!  I'd love to have your ability\, Amund...that video was seriously impressive!\
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Actually we won't be in France this coming summer\, but hope to be by next year.  My son is in a choir\, the only one selected from the United States to take part in an international fest. in Scotland\, so pretty cool.  That brings us to Scotland in 2014\, hope to get to the Samois fest beforehand.",22767,"BBCode","2013-04-12 07:19:19"
22772,1852,"Hi Michael\
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A few of the members here are becoming interested in theory.  A possible book to carry on this that is written for real world musicians and was recommended to me a decade ago by Orville Johnson is \
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A players guide to Chords and Harmony by jom Aiken\
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Published by Backbeat Books ...music Essentials.\
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Something maybe to check out.  I have recommended it",22772,"BBCode","2013-04-12 10:04:19"
22773,3569,"Hi Marc\,\
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Kevin here...fellow gypsy jazzer in MD (Swing Guitars DC)....I'll be passing through Phoenix/Scottsdale on April 15\, April 21 and 22...wondering if you're playing out anywhere locally?  Wife and I are headed to points north and the Grand Canyon.  Call or email anytime (301.919.4656).\
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Cheers\,\
K",22773,"BBCode","2013-04-12 13:05:09"
22774,9,"Thanks Jay....I'll check that one out. I always liked the Jazz Theory Book and Melodic Jazz Improvaisation.\
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M",22774,"BBCode","2013-04-12 18:55:53"
22775,1852,"Yes I use the Jazz Theory Book too however it is pretty heavy going for someone starting from near scratch.",22772,"BBCode","2013-04-12 19:33:07"
22776,2681,"I will take them. How do you want payment.\
Bob",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 13:32:11"
22777,293,"Great!  Paypal to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and send me your address.  I'll post them tomorrow or tuesday.\
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Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 13:42:54"
22778,405,"Hi\, if your interested in allowing me to up the offer \, i'll give you $125 . I wont be online again till monday\, just wanted to make you the offer. Thank You \,\
                                                                                       Jimmy",22778,"BBCode","2013-04-14 13:48:13"
22779,2681,"My wife handles Paypal. Will send $ after dinner. BTW\, it's a great price. I assume the DVDs are in working condition. Thanks",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 13:50:34"
22780,293,"Hi Bob\,\
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Do it in the next couple of hours because I've already got an offer of 125.00.  You were first so I'll give you first rights.  Fair is fair!\
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Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 13:59:48"
22781,293,"All great condition.  Thanks.  I just want to move them on to someone who'll appreciate them.  I've absorbed what I can by now! lol.\
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Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 14:01:39"
22782,2681,"It is 4:00 in Chicago. It will be sent by 5:30. Thanks\
Bob",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 14:02:48"
22783,293,"Cool. No problem. I'll pack me up tonight. \
Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 14:19:47"
22784,293,"I got your payment.  I'll pack it up and send it tomorrow if I can.  If not it will go out Tuesday morning for sure!  \
Thanks\,\
Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 17:02:56"
22785,2681,"Thank you. I know what I am doing with my free time for the rest of my life.\
Bob",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-14 17:40:06"
22786,293,"sent them just now.  You'll get them soon!\
Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-17 13:24:34"
22787,2681,"Thanks. Looking forward to the package.\
Bob",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-17 21:39:54"
22788,293,"1z w17 82x 7589 9029 \
Tracking to perlstein\
Ups ground",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-18 05:46:26"
22789,2132,"Hey Amund - \
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I know this is a stupid question.  I'm just the kind of guy who needs the focus of working on one thing very intensively\, and am committing to the RA material for almost all of my daily work (with the exception of waltzes - which I do daily).  \
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Keeping in mind I've only been at this a year\, and so far\, all rhythm work\, really.  The stupid question - which songs from RA would you consider good ones to start with - not just for ease\, but perhaps for a kind of rich mine of licks for other keys?  I've got one chorus of All of Me down fairly well\, and like the use of octaves in Limehouse.  I like Dream of You\, but instantly lose heart when Stochelo flies up to the\, what\, 17th fret\, in a blur of notes?\
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Anyway\, thinking of re-upping with RA\, but have some songs from before.  Part of me says\, it doesn't matter - learn them all\, in no particular order\, and it will take as long as it takes.  Appreciate any thoughts.  \
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Thanks\, man.  \
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Paul",22789,"BBCode","2013-04-18 08:20:04"
22790,3797,"Honeysuckle Rose and Dinette are in medium tempos without Stochelo firing off any of his crazy double time licks. Those are good to start with.\
Many people ask for ballads all the time\, but when Stochelo plays ballads he does the double time licks that are much harder to play at tempo than a tune like Limehouse Blues.\
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Django's tiger is good too. Medium tempo no double time. Daphne is not too hard either.\
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Any of these are good to start with.",22789,"BBCode","2013-04-18 08:27:22"
22791,2132,"Thanks\, Amund\, perfect\, and very much appreciated.  \
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Totally hear you on the ballad thing - very keen observation!  \
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Thanks buddy.  \
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Paul",22789,"BBCode","2013-04-18 08:31:33"
22798,2681,"Thanks. Just tried it with both lower and upper case letters. It was rejected both times.",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-18 19:53:02"
22799,832,"Hi Deadedith \,\
I have the Michael Collins book and DVD set AND the Daniel Givone book that I want to sell.Also a set of plans for a Favino from RF Charles .\
Only problem is that I am in Australia so logistically it might be awkward.\
Please let me know if you are interested.\
Cheers\,\
Dan",22799,"BBCode","2013-04-19 05:34:47"
22800,4384,"Dan - I could really use all that stuff\, they are on my wtb list.\
Let me do a little scratching around - ok\, that's a metaphor for the finagling\, lying\, stealing or whatever I will have to do :-) - and see if I can come up with something - I don't think I'll be able to\, but I will get back to you if I do.\
Thanks.\
Dave",22800,"BBCode","2013-04-19 07:07:19"
22801,293,"UPS tracking :  1ZW1782X0375899029\
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22802,2681,"Thanks\, Buddy. I wasn't really worried.",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-19 08:03:24"
22803,3970,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55686#p55686]Subject: I wonder....[/url]\
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[quote=\"anthon_74\"]All through my 20's I worked in the service industry - Waiter;Valet;busser; etc...\
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then one day I realized that I could take those hours and hours I spent alone practicing my guitar and turn them into a thriving guitar teaching practice. \
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If you can work with kids\, offer to drive to people's houses to teach their kids (ages 8 and above) how to play the guitar. If you don't know how to get started\, but are interested\, let me know and I'll send you some info about where you can find students. If you need a curriculum\, contact me and I'll send you my book. Teaching is not that hard if you have a curriculum. And you can make 5X what you make in fast food and work much less. \
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Good luck\,\
Anthony[/quote]\
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Hello Anthony\,\
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I realize this was posted almost a year ago now\, but I just stumbled across it today and was wondering if you still had curriculum suggestions for someone considering teaching guitar.\
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Thanks!\
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Tony",22803,"BBCode","2013-04-20 15:15:01"
22804,2681,"Received. Denis Chang's stuff looks great. Stochelo's breaks are awfully fast for me to assimilate\, but really a revelation to watch. Last night I watched about 30 of Joe Pass. Really scary. Thanks Chappie. I will get a lot out of these.\
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Bob",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-21 10:37:16"
22805,293,"Denis gives some good logical stuff that will help you down the road.  I found the waltzes easier going to assimilate than the basic improv with Stochelo's vids.  But after a while it begins to make sense.  Stochelo takes bite size pieces and strings them together in such a variety of ways.  Just take what you can and leave the rest.  That's the gypsy way.  I love joe pass but damn\, I can't follow all the theory he lays on you.  That man was amazing.  Good luck and keep on playing!\
Charlie",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-21 10:50:15"
22806,2494,"I have all these albums.  Are you looking to buy them somewhere\, or just to hear them??\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=61176#p61176]Subject: Rare/scarce albums.  And Rosenberg DVD.[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Hi all - \
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Just trying to find some gems not\, apparently\, readily available anymore.  Anyone have an idea on how to obtain them?  In no particular order:\
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Jo Privat and Matelo Ferret's Manouche Partie\, the 3 albums by Tchan-Tchou\, Guitare Party\, Swinging Guitars\, Swinging Guitares\, Nomades.\
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One regret coming into this music this late in life is that I simply wasn't connected to it in a time where these works were available.  If anyone has any insight\, very much appreciated.  \
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Paul[/quote]",22806,"BBCode","2013-04-21 21:33:10"
22807,2681,"Thanks Charlie. I have often read that waltzes are the way to go. I come to GJ from 30 years of bluegrass banjo and fiddle\, following many of my picking buddies. I have been using Gypsy Picking and Gypsy Rhythm for 2 yrs. and am looking forward to making some music. Django in June is the same week as Bill Monroe's Beanblossom BG Festival\, where I get to play with some amazing people. But I have a feeling that DIJ is in my future.\
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Best Regards\,\
Bob",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-21 22:19:35"
22808,2132,"Hey Wim - \
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Actually\, I got all this stuff.  Thanks\, man!\
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Paul",22808,"BBCode","2013-04-22 06:54:18"
22809,2522,"Hi JD\,\
I have a copy of the Marchelo Damon book/DVD that I bought a while back.  It may be out of print now.  It's used but in great shape\, some pencil marks where I corrected typos and some short notes that you could erase if you didn't want them.\
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List price was $39.95 but make an offer\, or a barther\, if you're interested.\
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cheers\,\
Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-22 20:47:31"
22810,1192,"Hi Steve\,\
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Thanks for emailing\,how about 30.00 or the following DVDs for trade.\
They are from the Stefan Grossman catalog and are in new condition.\
Jazz chord solos.Fred Allow\
The Gershwin song book\
The Irving Berlin songbook\,\
Fingerstyle swing guitar\,duck baker\
Finger style jazz guitar\,duck baker\
Chordability\,Roni Ben hur\
Lenny beau\,masterclass\
Barney Kessel\,rare performances\
Let me know which you prefer.\
Thanks again\, Jeff   <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-23 05:13:37"
22811,1192,"I would also through in the DVDs\,\
Lee Ritenhour&Mike Stern live at the blue note\
John pizzarelli\,live in Montreal",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-23 06:28:15"
22812,2681,"Hi Charlie\,\
I was trying to open the pdfs for the waltzes on my Mac. Not having any luck.\
Any suggestions.\
Thanks",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-23 13:26:54"
22813,293,"Contact me @ <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I believe you can get them through Denis Chang. \
I don't believe I ever used them.  Just looked at his fingering positions relatively and did what was most comfortable.   There's always three or four ways to play them.   I'll look into it for you.  I also have scans for a ton of waltzes.",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-23 14:18:20"
22814,1053,"Hello.  Is the guitar still for sale\, and if so\, what is the new lowered asking price?  \
Why are you selling it?\
How does it sound compared to 670 mm scale petite-bouches (e.g.\, Eimers\, Dupont MD-50\, etc.)?  Does it have \"pliage\"?\
Thanks!\
Paul\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62046#p62046]Subject: FS - 2012 Leo Eimers Stochelo Model[/url]\
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[quote=\"malakka\"]Hello\,\
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I have a 2012 Leo Eimers Stochelo Rosenberg Model guitar for sale.  I played it very little and it is in excellent condition.  It has the standard walnut neck and figured rosewood back and sides. This Stochelo Rosenberg Signature Model has a scale length of 65 cm\, 14-th fret to the body. The guitar comes with some special features like engraved tailpiece and tuners.  It is shorter scale than the standard Eimers and was custom built for another player.  Very comfortable to play\, nice balanced sound.  Comes with a Hiscox hard case. I am looking to get $3600 for the guitar.\
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***The guitar has a Big Tone bridge.  The action is very low @2.8mm\
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More info on the guitarr:  [url=http://eimersguitars.com/shop/model-stochelo-rosenberg/]http://eimersguitars.com/shop/model-stochelo-rosenberg/[/url]\
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22815,1192,"Heres my # incase you want to call.\
614 805 6350",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-23 15:12:14"
22816,4384,"Hi Craig - where can I buy a very good quality bridge and tailpiece for the DiMauro I'm planning?\
Thanks\
Dave",22816,"BBCode","2013-04-23 18:13:32"
22817,2522,"Jeff\,\
Thanks for getting back.  I might be intereted in the following DVDs\
 The Gershwin Songbook\
 The Irving Berlin Songbook\,\
 John Pizzarelli Live Montreal\
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Just to be clear how many DVDs were you offereing as trade?\
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Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-23 20:07:25"
22818,131,"DiMauro made their own\, at least most of the time.   Djangobooks and Jacques Mazzoleni (gypsyguitars.com) sell a variety of bridges and tailpieces.",22818,"BBCode","2013-04-24 02:46:39"
22819,1192,"Hi Steve\,\
11 DVDs  for the Marcelo book/DVD",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-24 03:17:11"
22820,2681,"Thanks Charlie\, \
My wife was able to open them.",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-24 10:20:19"
22821,293,"I'm glad.  I forgot there was a trick to it: Get your wife to do it! ;-)",22776,"BBCode","2013-04-24 10:27:34"
22822,4004,"Hi Paul\,\
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I'll sell it for $3500 plus shipping.  The guitar plays wonderfully and is a bit easier on the left hand than my Barault GJ guitar which is 670mm.  It is as loud as the Barault\, but a bit different sounding.  It is a smoother and more balanced guitar with a little bit of the Favino nasal mids.  Really nice guitar that I wish I could keep but have some bills to pay and need to sell a guitar.  I am keeping the Barault since I spent quite of bit of money to get it modified a bit.  The Eimers is a better looking guitar.  It does not have a pliage\, built a bit more like a Dupont but is made by Leo not a production team.  It has a BigTone PU in the bridge as well.  \
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I haven't pushed the sale more because I really like the guitar.  However\, I really need to sell it.  If you have more questions\, please ask.\
\
Thank you\,\
\
William",22814,"BBCode","2013-04-24 12:10:17"
22823,2522,"Jeff\,\
What's your mailing address?\
\
Pardon all the back and forth but I'm thinking the the options...\
\
Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-24 21:26:15"
22824,3012,"I see the guitar is 65mm vs. 67mm what impact does this have on the overall tone and performance? \
\
Why are you selling this guitar? \
\
What is your bottom sell price?\
\
I'm in Porter ranch CA. 91326. I've purchased a few guitars from Michael. \
I'm legit!\
\
Best Regards\,\
Richard",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-24 22:18:36"
22825,3012,"I see the guitar is 65mm vs. 67mm what impact does this have on the overall tone and performance? \
\
Why are you selling this guitar? \
\
What is your bottom sell price?\
\
I'm in Porter ranch CA. 91326. I've purchased a few guitars from Michael. \
I'm legit!\
\
Best Regards\,\
Richard",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-24 22:20:52"
22826,4004,"Hi Richard\,\
\
I'll sell it for $3500 plus shipping.  The guitar plays wonderfully and is a bit easier on the left hand than my Barault GJ guitar which is 670mm.  It is as loud as the Barault\, but a different sounding.  It is a smoother and more balanced guitar with a little bit of the Favino nasal mids.  Really nice guitar that I wish I could keep but have some bills to pay and need to sell a guitar.  I am keeping the Barault since I spent quite of bit of money to get it modified a bit.  The Eimers is a better looking guitar.  It does not have a pliage\, built a bit more like a Dupont but is made by Leo not a production team.  It has a BigTone PU in the bridge as well.  \
\
I haven't pushed the sale more because I really like the guitar.  However\, I really need to sell it.  If you have more questions\, please ask.\
\
Thank you\,\
\
William",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-24 23:25:04"
22827,3012,"Hi William\,\
\
If you decide to lower the price let me know. \
\
How do you plan on arranging the sale? Is this going through Michael or do you have an alternate plan? \
\
Do you have any sound samples of this guitar? \
\
Best Regards\,\
Richard",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-25 05:46:21"
22828,3012,"Hi William\,\
\
I forgot to ask you about the string action\, what is the height of the bass and treble strings at the 12th fret?\
\
Regards\,\
Richard",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-25 05:55:20"
22829,2775,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62771#p62771]Subject: GJ iPad App[/url]\
\
[quote=\"thrip\"]Hi everyone\,\
\
I'd just like to introduce you to my new Gypsy Jazz Guitar iPad app. There are 32 gypsy jazz type licks presented in very much the same as my YouTube videos\, that some of you may be familiar with\, in that the is a video of me playing\, with all the tab and backing tracks available to practise along with. You can get a more detailed description by following the link below\, which will take you to the iTunes preview. \
\
The price is £6.99/$9.99. \
\
[url=http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV]http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV[/url]\
\
If anyone is interested I have 4 free codes for the app that I will give away to the first four people to DM me.\
\
Thanks for looking!\
\
Tim[/quote]\
\
Hi Tim\,\
\
I've always appreciated your YT videos. I'd be glad to have a code if any are available.\
\
Thaks\,\
Alberto",22829,"BBCode","2013-04-25 13:41:28"
22830,2584,"Tim\, I'll happily take one of those codes off your hands!  Would love to try the app.\
\
Jon\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62771#p62771]Subject: GJ iPad App[/url]\
\
[quote=\"thrip\"]Hi everyone\,\
\
I'd just like to introduce you to my new Gypsy Jazz Guitar iPad app. There are 32 gypsy jazz type licks presented in very much the same as my YouTube videos\, that some of you may be familiar with\, in that the is a video of me playing\, with all the tab and backing tracks available to practise along with. You can get a more detailed description by following the link below\, which will take you to the iTunes preview. \
\
The price is £6.99/$9.99. \
\
[url=http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV]http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV[/url]\
\
If anyone is interested I have 4 free codes for the app that I will give away to the first four people to DM me.\
\
Thanks for looking!\
\
Tim[/quote]",22830,"BBCode","2013-04-25 13:44:31"
22831,123,"Hi Alberto\
\
Congratulations!Here is your code:\
\
T3ANLM9WRANP\
\
Hope you like it!\
\
Tim",22829,"BBCode","2013-04-25 14:05:23"
22832,123,"Hi Jon\
\
Congratulations! Here is your code:\
\
A4ELP7794XLN\
\
Hope you like it!\
\
Tim",22830,"BBCode","2013-04-25 14:07:05"
22833,1192,"No problem at all Steve.",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-25 16:36:21"
22834,1192,"Here a my mailing address: jeff Griffith\
                                                3304 Ethelwood drive\
                                                Louisville\,KY  40299",22834,"BBCode","2013-04-25 16:38:34"
22835,1192,"Here a my mailing address: jeff Griffith\
                                                3304 Ethelwood drive\
                                                Louisville\,KY  40299",22834,"BBCode","2013-04-25 16:39:00"
22836,1313,"Hi Tim\
\
The app looks great. I'd love a code to test out the app.\
\
Best regards\
Jon\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62771#p62771]Subject: GJ iPad App[/url]\
\
[quote=\"thrip\"]Hi everyone\,\
\
I'd just like to introduce you to my new Gypsy Jazz Guitar iPad app. There are 32 gypsy jazz type licks presented in very much the same as my YouTube videos\, that some of you may be familiar with\, in that the is a video of me playing\, with all the tab and backing tracks available to practise along with. You can get a more detailed description by following the link below\, which will take you to the iTunes preview. \
\
The price is £6.99/$9.99. \
\
[url=http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV]http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV[/url]\
\
If anyone is interested I have 4 free codes for the app that I will give away to the first four people to DM me.\
\
Thanks for looking!\
\
Tim[/quote]",22836,"BBCode","2013-04-25 19:04:10"
22837,3606,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62771#p62771]Subject: GJ iPad App[/url]\
\
[quote=\"thrip\"]Hi everyone\,\
\
I'd just like to introduce you to my new Gypsy Jazz Guitar iPad app. There are 32 gypsy jazz type licks presented in very much the same as my YouTube videos\, that some of you may be familiar with\, in that the is a video of me playing\, with all the tab and backing tracks available to practise along with. You can get a more detailed description by following the link below\, which will take you to the iTunes preview. \
\
The price is £6.99/$9.99. \
\
[url=http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV]http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV[/url]\
\
If anyone is interested I have 4 free codes for the app that I will give away to the first four people to DM me.\
\
Thanks for looking!\
\
Tim[/quote]\
\
if you still got a code left\, i'd be interested\
J",22837,"BBCode","2013-04-25 20:30:19"
22838,4080,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62771#p62771]Subject: GJ iPad App[/url]\
\
[quote=\"thrip\"]Hi everyone\,\
\
I'd just like to introduce you to my new Gypsy Jazz Guitar iPad app. There are 32 gypsy jazz type licks presented in very much the same as my YouTube videos\, that some of you may be familiar with\, in that the is a video of me playing\, with all the tab and backing tracks available to practise along with. You can get a more detailed description by following the link below\, which will take you to the iTunes preview. \
\
The price is £6.99/$9.99. \
\
[url=http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV]http://itun.es/i6JZ5sV[/url]\
\
If anyone is interested I have 4 free codes for the app that I will give away to the first four people to DM me.\
\
Thanks for looking!\
\
Tim[/quote]\
\
Thanks\, look awesome.\
\
Fabio.",22838,"BBCode","2013-04-25 22:29:56"
22839,123,"Hi Jon\
\
Thanks! Here is your code:\
\
P6RAKKHT4EYY\
\
Hope you like it!\
\
Tim",22836,"BBCode","2013-04-26 02:15:00"
22840,123,"Hi J\
\
Thanks! Here is your code\
\
6NWRN9WMR9YA\
\
Hope you like it!\
\
Tim",22837,"BBCode","2013-04-26 02:16:10"
22841,123,"Hi Fabio\
\
Thanks for your interest\, but all the codes are gone. Sorry  :( \
\
Best\
\
Tim",22838,"BBCode","2013-04-26 02:22:35"
22842,3970,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62784#p62784]Subject: Django's Licks Bible[/url]\
\
[quote=\"jkaz\"]Les Plans de Django?\
it is on Scribd here:\
[url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/43741366/Les-Plans-de-Django]http://www.scribd.com/doc/43741366/Les-Plans-de-Django[/url]\
\
If you can't dl from there pm me.[/quote]\
\
Hi jkaz\, I'm not sure if your offer was directed at anyone in particular but I thought I'd ask if there is a way to get this book besides subscribing to Scribd\, it asks for a $9 sign up to download and if that's the only way to get the book I might just wait. \
\
Thanks!\
\
Tony",22842,"BBCode","2013-04-26 09:34:20"
22843,4004,"Hi Richard\,\
\
Sorry for the late response\, I was out of town yesterday and didn't see this message until late last night.\
\
Here's a sound clip for the guitar:\
\
[url=http://caravanguitars.com/guitarproducts.php?id=87]http://caravanguitars.com/guitarproducts.php?id=87[/url]\
\
It was originally purchased here.  \
\
I am looking to sell the guitar directly.  I have bought and sold guitars and shipped them for years.  You are in California\, I could even drive and meet you if you do want to purchase it.  As far as the price\, I sent a message previously that I would take $3500.  If you don't like that price\, please make an offer.\
\
I don't have the action at the 12th fret yet\, but will send it tonight.  The action is really low\, very easy to play\, no buzzing.  It is currently strung with 11 guage  Argentines and plays very easily.\
\
Thank you and please let me know if you have any other questions.\
\
Bill",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-26 10:51:29"
22844,3926,"Hi jKaz - I can't get that file - scribd wants me to give 9 dollars? could you mail me it? <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:john_kennard@sky.com\">john_kennard@sky.com</a><!-- e --> \
\
Peace!",22844,"BBCode","2013-04-26 13:56:05"
22845,2522,"Hi Jeff\,\
How about this trade?  The Marchelo Damon book/DVD for these 3 DVDs:\
\
 The Gershwin Songbook\
 The Irving Berlin Songbook\,\
 John Pizzarelli Live Montreal\
\
Send me your address and I'l mail it.\
\
My address is:\
 Steven Meger\
 120 17th Street South\
 La Crosse\, WI  54601\
\
Let me know if that's agreeable with you.\
\
cheers\,\
Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-26 15:00:00"
22846,1192,"You got it Steve\,\
I will ship priority mail in the morning.\
\
Heres my address:jeff Griffith\
                               3304 Ethelwood Drive\
                               Louisville\, Kentucky 40299\
\
  My phone:. 614 805 6350",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-26 15:06:29"
22847,2522,"I plan to do the same.",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-26 15:57:37"
22848,4197,"Hi Hemert\,\
I have seen several places over the past year where people are getting together with a renowned guitar player and creating in-depth instruction on that player's technique and style\, such as what you have done with the Rosenbergs.  I'm primarily a bluegrass guitar player and I'm curious as to what it would take to do something similar with my favorite bluegrass guitar player.  I'd love it if you could give some feedback and let me know a little about your experiences.  How long did it take you to film all the videos to create the content?  Did you hire a film crew or did you do all the video yourself?  Did you buy all the equipment for that?  Did you create the website yourself or did you pay to have it all set up with the technology for user access\, etc.?\
\
The guitar player I'm talking about is Kenny Smith.  He lives several states away so I'd have to fly to where he is to film the videos (or fly him to where I am).  I'm a decent player with a good understanding of the proper technique and I have had several lessons with Kenny.  I have done some web programming in the past although I'm not familiar with all the latest technologies\, but I'm very computer literate.  I'm not looking to make money.  All I'd like is an excuse to hang out with my favorite guitar player\, and then if I can help increase his exposure and teach some other players that is a bonus.\
\
I appreciate your time and any response you can give.\
\
Thanks\,\
Shawn",22848,"BBCode","2013-04-26 16:20:20"
22849,2301,"Hey Aaron\,\
\
Enjoying the videos you posted with Joscho joining your group for the performance in Denver. I'm in the process of relearning my rhythm technique\, trying to decide if I want to follow the more recent style that's coming out of the current French players or stick with a more traditional la pompe. \
\
When you're playing rhythm accompanying Joscho on \"Django's Triger\,\" for instance\, are you using a grace note upstroke on beats 1 and 3 consistently throughout or are you doing something else? I'm finding it hard to delineate a lot of these rhythm patterns when the tempos are relatively fast.\
\
I was there at the Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival at Madison. What a great weekend that was!",22849,"BBCode","2013-04-26 17:03:59"
22850,3012,"Hi Bill\,\
\
Thanks for responding to me. I wasn't sure what happened after my last message. No worries\, I listened to the sound sample at Caravan Guitars\, I've discussed guitars with them in the past as well. Tell me about your Barault GJ model?  I am not familiar with it\, his website is down and I'm not sure what is going on with his guitar business at the moment. His Selmer 503 interpretations are well known and of course Stochelo is playing one. He is using it at the Rosenberg Academy on more recent lessons. There is one up for sale on ebay at the moment for $8500. In any event\, your guitar sounds a bit thin and trebly  on the Caravan recording and I understand these recordings are subject to good mic techniques etc.. The shorter scale may contribute to the lack of bass response. How do feel about the comparison of the Caravan recording and what you hear when you play the guitar in person? At the moment I could make you an offer of $2\,800. I can pay you directly from my PAYPAL account if you like. I'm not sure where you live\, but it sounds like you are close to the LA area\, shipping should not be very much. \
\
Best Regards\,\
Richard",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-26 19:14:09"
22851,4239,"New ALD working out great!  action is just right.  You were right about getting a good facsimile of Angelo's tone.  Now the only question is when to buy another one!  Thanks for taking time to answer all my questions.",22226,"BBCode","2013-04-26 19:48:21"
22852,2182,"Yes I do the upstroke even on the screaming fast tunes.  I think I've recently developed a very muted short style that is similar to Gonzalo's but I use the upstroke where I believe he doesn't.  Of course Joscho is longer and less muted on 1 and 3 but also plays with a nice light touch and always uses the upstroke even on the super fast tunes\, getting lighter as the tempo gets faster which is the key.  He uses more of the swing voicings\, I use a mix of swing and gypsy voicings.  I also use less passing chords and substitutions than I think a lot of the french players are doing.  You could probably school me on the difference between different players rhythm style.  Who are the guys you are listening too?\
\
My biggest struggle doing rhythm or lead is more what happens in distracting environments.  Swing Je T'aime gets to do more feature concerts at this point\, but when I sub in other groups in any kind of bar/restaurant/dance/jam situation this whole volume war starts happening between the audience\, the group\, and then the individuals in the group and it starts getting really heavy and my playing goes down the toilet.  It shakes me a lot mentally and is really kind of disconcerting.  Any tips?",22849,"BBCode","2013-04-26 20:07:59"
22853,9,"Hi Charles\,\
\
Glad to hear you like it!\
\
I still have a few others in stock....the La Speciale is the best of the bunch\, amazing guitar!\
\
Michael",22225,"BBCode","2013-04-26 20:19:20"
22854,2138,"Send me your email\, Tony.",22842,"BBCode","2013-04-27 06:58:47"
22855,2138,"Sent a copy.  No means of hosting.  If you have a means\, could you share with the group?\
\
Thanks.\
\
Jim",22844,"BBCode","2013-04-27 07:01:42"
22856,3970,"It's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bones.haney@gmail.com\">bones.haney@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks!",22842,"BBCode","2013-04-27 07:26:29"
22857,1192,"Hi Steve\,\
Package sent out this morning.\
Heres the traking number:9505 5109 1785 3117 3844 44\
Receipt says estimated delivery mon.04/29/13\
\
Thank you very much\,\
                                    Jeff",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-27 08:24:13"
22858,1192,"Hi Steve\,\
Package sent out this morning.\
Heres the traking number:9505 5109 1785 3117 3844 44\
Receipt says estimated delivery mon.04/29/13\
\
Thank you very much\,\
                                    Jeff",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-27 08:25:07"
22859,2301,"Hey Aaron\, \
\
Sorry - not sure if you got the previous PM so resending...\
\
Re: Rhythm technique\
\
Thanks for the reply. I’m trying to decide where to go with my own rhythm technique. I have trouble getting a consistently\, refined grace note on beats 1 and 3 in the traditional la pompe style. Because my muscle memory has fossilized and gets in the way\, I wonder if it’s worth the bother. But if I drop the upstroke altogether\, I get bored using all down strokes. So I’m testing the waters with muted strokes on beats 2 and 4 (see the link =11688)\, which is supposed to be the latest style that the contemporary French players are adopting. My bread and butter in the past has been a mostly unconventional style that uses the upstroke not like a grace note but on the “and” between beats 1 and 2 and between beats 3 and 4\, so it sounds like “1 and a 2 and a 3 and a 4” something like a steam locomotive (see the Youtube link).\
\
The link (=11688) demonstrates the latest fashionable technique for Gypsy Jazz. You must open the video where several players demonstrate the style. I asked Ryan Hoffman (rhythm player for Pearl Django) what he thought about it. His response is below the Djangobooks.com link.\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11688]viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11688[/url]\
\
“It seems like everyone except Denis [Chang] was playing like Gonzalo in the link…a sounded chord on 1 and 3 and a muted whip stroke on 2 and 4. Denis seemed to be the only player who played a noticeable upstroke on 1 and 3 and played an unmuted chord on 2 and 4.\
\
The dropping of the upstroke on 1 and 3 and the muted 2 and 4 is very common among contemporary players. When I was researching and studying this style in France Samy Daussat I think put it best when he said that in a jams\, when a bunch of players are all trying to play upstrokes at slightly different times\, it sounds like a big mess. So\, players just started dropping it in favor of a cleaner more articulate rhythm sound. I agree and I think it sounds better.” - Ryan Hoffman (Pearl Django guitarist)\
\
This next link (Hank Marvin Quartet performing “Noto Swing”) demonstrates the rhythm technique that has been my own bread and butter\, but it’s an unconventional approach that I’m thinking I should drop to capture the more conventional\, authentic style or drop for the latest style of some rhythm players.\
\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-osR4VurKs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-osR4VurKs[/url]\
\
Your thoughts on this would be interesting to me. Hope to see you again at one of these GJ events!\
\
Best\,\
\
Bob Bailey",22849,"BBCode","2013-04-27 10:30:14"
22860,2522,"Thanks Jeff\, your package was also mailed this morning and should arrive mid-week.\
\
cheers\,\
Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-27 11:06:39"
22861,2301,"This is a test",22861,"BBCode","2013-04-27 11:20:35"
22862,4004,"Hi Richard\,\
\
The action lon the low E string is about 3mm.  \
\
The Barault is a a bit louder\, and has a lot more overtones.  The Eimers is smoother\, with a more pronounced mid - giving it that bit of a nasal sound.  The Eimers low end is not as deep as the Barault.  The Barault has a pliage that will give it the deep lows and volume.  THe youtube video is a great demonstartion of the sound.  I thank you for your offer.  I will take $3000 via PayPal and I'll eat the fees and will pay for shipping - USPS Express insured.\
\
I am in San Francisco not LA.  Please let me know if you have any questions or thoughts.\
\
thank you very much\,\
\
William",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-27 23:38:52"
22863,3012,"Hi William\,\
\
I have been speaking to Leo Eimers about his design for the Stochelo Rosenberg model and he explained that the shorter scale results in less punch because of less string vibration\, resulting in a mellower tone. \
\
Leo also says that he did not make a Stochelo Rosenberg guitar in 2012. Why do you think your guitar was made in 2012? You may want to send the serial number to Leo Eimers and let him verify the actual date he made your guitar.\
\
I appreciate your time and conversations\, I have decided to pass on the purchase of this particular guitar. I wish you the very best and happy jamming!\
\
Best Regards\,\
Rick",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-28 07:13:10"
22864,2681,"Hey Buddy\,\
Are you talking about the beginning course or the advanced one in your post?\
Thanks",22864,"BBCode","2013-04-28 08:51:25"
22865,3797,"[quote=\"Perltone\"]Hey Buddy\,\
Are you talking about the beginning course or the advanced one in your post?\
Thanks[/quote]\
\
Both sort of. The beginners course will teach you five songs plus some basic embellishments\, while the advanced course has many times that number.\
\
As for the basic techniques and getting it to sound right\, the beginners course will teach you that. The advanced course is basically just more of the good stuff + a section by Stochelo on intros and outros. I think the beginner and advanced courses together makes up about 18 tunes. Plus there's a bolero study in the advanced course.",22864,"BBCode","2013-04-28 10:03:03"
22866,4004,"Hi Richard\,\
\
Thank you for your interest.  Yes the guitar is smoother sound as I have said.  It was built in 2012 as the label has a date of March 2012.  I guess Leo forgot or he built it earlier a placed a label in later with a date at that time.  Who knows.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Bill",22824,"BBCode","2013-04-28 15:41:37"
22867,3970,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62863#p62863]Subject: Giving Guitar Lessons[/url]\
\
[quote=\"anthon_74\"]Hey there Hanear\, \
\
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you about the email you sent me on this subject- Here's my 2 cents - \
\
EVerything Jkaz said is correct\, though let me give you some refinement - \
\
Structure your lessons. 1/3 of the lesson should be spent on scales and prep for playing lead eventually (or right away if they're not beginners\, though most students are beginners). for example\, my students begin EVERY lesson with playing the pentatonic scale\, up and down\, using hammer ons and pull offs\, and using the 3 block\, or 3 sequence pattern). \
\
1/3 (or more) of the lesson should be rhythm based. Have them learn a song appropriate to their level in order to get the hang of chords. For chords\, TEACH them HOW to practice the chords (DON'T just say \"Practice the chords\"). I have them make any chord they're working on about 10 times in a row daily\, taking their hand off and \"shaking the shape\" out of their fingers before making it again. ALSO\, have them pick 2 chords they're working on\, and switch back and forth between them. \
In terms of SONGS - If they're complete beginners\, start them off with some kind of 12 bar blues based song that uses a 1-4-5 progressions. Hound dog in A is a good one. \
Each new song they learn should have a few new chords AND a slightly more challenging strum pattern. All in all\, get yourself the easy beatles songbook\, which is full of good songs to teach. \
\
AND with whatever time you have left in each lesson\, teach them a little bit of theory. Musical alphabet\, sharps and flats\, the notes on the fret board\, etc. \
\
ALSO - AVOID the biggest pitfall -TOO MUCH MATERIAL. Do not overload them with material. One song at a time if they're beginners\, AND make sure they can play that song somewhat effectively before they move on to a new one. \
ALSO ALSO - don't assume 60 minutes are necessary as a lesson duration. Kids need no more that 30 minutes most of the time\, and teens or adults are often good with 45 minutes. I would only offer 60 minutes to intermediate or advanced players.\
\
If you need more information\, or would like a \"mentor\" contact me and we can arrange a series of sessions\, where we would go deeper into lesson format\, teaching soloing\, tuition policies\, etc. \
\
regards\,\
Anthony[/quote]\
\
Thanks for the very detailed response Anthony! I would love to hear anything else you have to share\, and it would be great to have a \"mentor\" so to speak\, since I've never given lessons before. It sounds like you might prefer a different format than a message board? If so\, I think we could work something out. \
\
I'm actually in the midst of graduating (I'm done on May 15th) so maybe I could contact you after that? I've been thinking about giving lessons as a way to support myself eventually and unless I'm doing the math wrong\, it seems quite viable. I guess it wouldn't hurt to start looking for students now\, huh? I'll be in touch.\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Tony",22867,"BBCode","2013-04-29 16:52:30"
22868,1932,"Hi John-\
\
Did you ever post your tab of Tears on here? That was a real nice arrangement you did.\
\
I got bit bad by the uke bug over the weekend. I may have to find a way to incorporate it into our GJ material some more.\
\
Miles",22868,"BBCode","2013-04-30 14:02:45"
22869,2522,"Jeff\,\
The DVDs arrived in the mail today and all looks in order\, thanks.  Did you get the book/DVD?  If not yet it should be there real soon\, let me know.\
\
Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-04-30 14:46:43"
22870,1192,"Hi Steve\,\
Yes\, showed up today.many thanks\,great book.\
       Thanks you very much!\
                                              Jeff",22810,"BBCode","2013-04-30 15:12:07"
22871,563,"I've been trying to figure out for a while who you are. I figured I had run into you\, but I am not sure who the guy behind the moniker is. \
\
BTW\, you are always welcome to stop by and play any of my vintage stuff if you ever want to. It might give you a sense of where yours fits in the sound spectrum. Plus\, I'd like to try it\, if you wouldn't mind.",22871,"BBCode","2013-04-30 17:09:07"
22872,2182,"The links (except the last one) didn't work for some reason.  I'd like to hear them.  I think I went to a shorter more muted style for a similiar reason as you talked about - my band of jazz musicians never could really \"get\" my la pompe until I shortened it.  After shortening it we really gelled together much better.  They just couldn't \"feel\" the more traditional sound.\
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I like the noto swing clip.  It feels like a modern American Hot Swing sound to me.  I think overdoing the longer \"1\" everyother bar is a danger\, and maybe doing a long \"1\" every 4 or 8 bars might be more effective.\
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Well if you can figure out why the links wouldn't work I'd love to hear them.",22849,"BBCode","2013-04-30 18:19:11"
22873,2301,"Hey Aaron\,\
\
Rather than clicking on the link\, go to Djangobooks.com forum\, and then to Archtop Eddy's Corner\, and scroll down to the topic \"AE: Finding the Elusive Gypsy Swing Rhythm.\" Scroll down that first page and click the video with Jeff Radaich (Gonzalo Bergara's rhythm player) on video with guitar. Several of these GJ players demonstrate their technique\, and the camera and mic capture their playing from different angles. Very illuminating.\
\
After checking all that out\, you should then check out the forum topic under \"Rhythm Technique\" and find the subtopic \"Gonzalo's Rhythm.\" Denis Chang\, among others\, offers his take on this new rhythm technique. Basically\, this forum presents a critique of the style the GJ rhythm players shown in the AE Corner. There are also video links that illustrate their point.\
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Best regards\,\
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Bob Bailey",22849,"BBCode","2013-04-30 19:03:36"
22874,2681,"Bonjour\,\
I just received the beginning course. Now wishing I had ordered both. The first course will keep me busy.\
    One question\, the 6/9 chords in the tab leave out the thumb bass note\, but the video appears to add it. I can do it\, but should I be? \
Thanks\,\
Bob",22874,"BBCode","2013-04-30 20:52:00"
22875,2522,"Great Jeff\, that all worked out.  Best wishes in your journey through jazz manouche!!\
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Steve",22809,"BBCode","2013-05-01 06:24:18"
22876,1951,"Haha\, no mistery I'll remind you where we met: I went to watch the jam at the \"Lincoln perk\" coffee shop\, I wanna say it was around the time of the last gypsy jazz fest. \
You were there\, you came with some d-hole guitar\, it was ornamented and not the usual looking. I was looking for someone to work on my guitar neck and we talked about it for a while and you recommended Geoff. You also mentioned Rodrigo but said outside of him Geoff is the only guy who you will have work on your guitars. \
And did he do a good job\, it's a new instrument. Well more like the way it was when I first got it before Chicago weather got to it. But I have completely forgotten what was that like. It's great now but I heard Alfonso's Holo and Adrian's ALD and would like to see if I can get some of those qualities\,  mostly darker sound. \
\
I'd love to meet\, I live in Lakeview. I do custom AV installs and I'm free during day sometimes\, recently more often but at leat I've been practicing much more lately. \
If you look on youtube for \"buco gypsy jazz\" you'll see a couple of my videos\, just for a sake of putting a face with the name. Buco (pron bootso) is my nick name from the old country\, I'm from Bosnia\, but for many it became the only name a lot of my friends know me by.",22876,"BBCode","2013-05-01 07:40:01"
22877,1951,"Haha\, no mistery I'll remind you where we met: I went to watch the jam at the \"Lincoln perk\" coffee shop\, I wanna say it was around the time of the last gypsy jazz fest. \
You were there\, you came with some d-hole guitar\, it was ornamented and not the usual looking. I was looking for someone to work on my guitar neck and we talked about it for a while and you recommended Geoff. You also mentioned Rodrigo but said outside of him Geoff is the only guy who you will have work on your guitars. \
And did he do a good job\, it's a new instrument. Well more like the way it was when I first got it before Chicago weather got to it. But I have completely forgotten what was that like. It's great now but I heard Alfonso's Holo and Adrian's ALD and would like to see if I can get some of those qualities\,  mostly darker sound. \
\
I'd love to meet\, I live in Lakeview. I do custom AV installs and I'm free during day sometimes\, recently more often but at leat I've been practicing much more lately. \
If you look on youtube for \"buco gypsy jazz\" you'll see a couple of my videos\, just for a sake of putting a face with the name. Buco (pron bootso) is my nick name from the old country\, I'm from Bosnia\, but for many it became the only name a lot of my friends know me by.",22876,"BBCode","2013-05-01 07:40:39"
22878,2301,"Hey Pinkgary\,\
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Did you ever buy the JWC guitar? Is so\, what is your overall impression?",22878,"BBCode","2013-05-01 11:17:25"
22879,563,"Buco--\
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I remember talking with you at Lincoln Perk! I can't remember exactly what you look like\, but I do remember us talking now. \
\
I would say that Geoff may not know which bridge is better. That's not his field of expertise\, although Geoff always ends up knowing damned near everything in the end. \
\
I live in the South Loop\, so feel free to drop down. My phone number is (312)265-1746. \
\
We have been playing at Lincoln Perk most second Saturdays of the month\, and just played the Honky Tonk BBQ two weeks ago. Great fun!\
\
Are you driving or flying to Northampton? I always drive\, because I take a car full of vintage stuff for people to try. It's a haul...\
\
I'll look for your videos. In the meantime\, let's hook up sometime.\
\
Michael",22871,"BBCode","2013-05-01 16:49:18"
22880,2301,"Mark\,\
\
I posted on djangobooks regarding your question\, so you should check out my post\, but also check out Robin Nolan's website. Here's a good start for you:\
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[url=http://www.robinnolanteaches.com/swing-de-paris.htm]http://www.robinnolanteaches.com/swing-de-paris.htm[/url]",22880,"BBCode","2013-05-02 07:32:27"
22881,1951,"Geoff really just said to do my own homework regarding which bridge to pick\, but then he would so some experimenting like maybe putting a softer wood under the feet or leaving/taking some more material from underneath and such. I picked up one of those cheaper ones I found on ebay and I'll ask him to fit it for lower action\, I'm curious how would it feel and sound. When he did work on the guitar I asked him to stop lowering the bridge well before the fret buzz starts with heavy gypsy rhythm strumming\, that ended up to be just over 3mm and man did he do a great work on frets and set up in general.\
So if Rodrigo makes me a custom bridge I'll possibly know whether to have Geoff go lower with the action or leave it approximately where I have it now since I'll be able to compare by then.\
\
I'm at 773 470-6813\
I'll give you a call when I have free time during day.\
How much of a heads up do you need?",22876,"BBCode","2013-05-02 09:19:20"
22882,1951,"Oh...I booked a flight a couple of days ago. I'll be getting there on Mon around noon. I've posted on forum to see if people can team up and take a cab toghether.\
What's your plan when to drive?\
\
I'll make sure to stop by at one of your jams. We've been playing at a coffee shop in Wilmette\, The Rock House.",22882,"BBCode","2013-05-02 09:24:40"
22883,2735,"Hi Alan\,\
\
I know it's short notice but I am hosting \
a jam this Sunday at 4pm.\
Feel free to check it out.\
\
I host the jam at my studio where I teach.\
The address-\
236 W Main St\
Alhambra CA 91801\
\
Hope to see you there\
Angelo\
626-297-2812",22509,"BBCode","2013-05-03 14:15:27"
22884,4312,"Hey Angelo\,\
\
Thank you for the notice! I just want to let you know that I am not very good at this style but I am eager to learn how to play it. I still have to build vocab up as well. Anyways I will try my best to make it\, I'll keep in touch if anything. Is it guitar lessons that you teach at the studio by any chance\, focusing on this style of playing?\
\
Thank you!\
\
-Alan",22509,"BBCode","2013-05-03 16:26:38"
22885,2735,"Yeah we're all learning\, I'm pretty new to this style \
as well. So come down anyways\, it's a nice and encouraging bunch of \
players. I will have a few students of mine as well come down and they have only been doing this for 3-4 months.\
\
I teach guitar only\, and I teach multiple styles including gypsy jazz (rhythm only) for now!!\
\
\
You have my number so if anything comes up email me \
here at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:anroldan@gmail.com\">anroldan@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> or call me.\
\
Angelo Roldan",22509,"BBCode","2013-05-03 17:20:46"
22886,194,"Hi\, \
did you check this link once again? \
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[url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0002N5R94/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used]http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... ition=used[/url]\
\
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Best regards\, \
\
Barengero",22886,"BBCode","2013-05-04 02:14:23"
22887,2132,"Hey Barengero\, \
\
Thanks\, yep I did.  I actually wrote to the seller asking what's up\, and she said it must have been a glitch.  She went to normal and it looks like others followed suit!\
\
Thanks\, man!\
\
Paul",22887,"BBCode","2013-05-04 06:20:47"
22888,4293,"[url][/url]Hello Gary\
If you still wonder what pick-up there is on your guitar\, it is likely to have  been developed by Geronimo Mateos himself - his website says \"de desarollo propio\" (basically what I've just said). You could get more information from him...\
Also\, I was in Toulouse last month\, and paid a visit to \"L'Atelier de la Guitare\"\, a small shop there that distributes G. Mateos guitars\, and whose owner told me he designed these pick-ups...He is a friend of his he said\, and you could learn more from him too.\
\
website : [url=http://www.geronimomateos.com]http://www.geronimomateos.com[/url]\
e-mail : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:luthier@geronimomateos.com\">luthier@geronimomateos.com</a><!-- e -->\
Tel :++34-91 658 05 62\
\
L'ATELIER DE LA GUITARE\
45 rue Peyrolières\
31000 Toulouse\
Tel : +33 (0)5 61 12 30 44\
Best wishes\, Bernie.",22888,"BBCode","2013-05-05 14:48:16"
22889,2301,"Hi Christiaan\,\
\
I just purchased the Nous'che's Rhythm Guitar Course\, and I wanted to start with the Swing Study. Unfortunately\, there are no chord diagrams shown for the Swing Study. \
\
Can you please send me the chord diagrams for the Swing Study? \
\
I can pick out some of the chords from closely watching the left-hand video\, but that's a lot of work that I can avoid if someone involved in the project already has those chords laid out. In transcribing it myself\, I might miss some of the subtleties.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Bob Bailey",22889,"BBCode","2013-05-05 18:46:43"
22890,2759,"Hi Bob\,\
\
The swing study is just a video to study Nous'che's techniques by studyinb the video and reading the PDF that goes along with it.\
\
 He's playing Coquette which is also in the course with separate videos and PDFs with diagrams but I would recommend against starting with that song. It is not the easiest\, instead start with Minor Swing.\
\
Best\,\
Christiaan",22889,"BBCode","2013-05-05 22:57:17"
22891,2301,"Thanks\, Christiaan\,\
\
I was hoping it was one of the tunes that came with the course\, but I haven't had time to look at them! I'm not a newby to the genre\, and know most of the commonly played swing tunes\, but I admit that I wasn't able to recognize \"Coquette\" straight off.\
\
My personal struggle has been with perfecting the rhythm technique so that it doesn't produce the \"galloping\" sound\, but when I listen to Nous'che play\, it sounds like what I've already been hearing in my own playing. I think I need to make a recording of myself playing the tunes in the course\, using Nous' che's chord progression\, and listen carefully to the difference of technique. \
\
I teach English as a Second Language and know that one cannot normally produce in speech sounds what one cannot hear in speech sounds oneself.\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Bob",22889,"BBCode","2013-05-06 04:56:32"
22892,2783,"Hi there\,\
Just wondering where you're located? US?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Sean",22892,"BBCode","2013-05-06 11:39:14"
22893,4004,"Hi Sean\,\
\
I am in San Francisco\, CA\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Bill",22892,"BBCode","2013-05-06 11:57:45"
22894,4376,"I am interested in the Eimers. Can you tell me where you are located?\
Regards\
John",22894,"BBCode","2013-05-07 00:39:16"
22895,4004,"Hi John\,\
\
I am in San Francisco CA.  Let me know if you have further questions.\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Bill",22894,"BBCode","2013-05-07 08:15:12"
22896,3793,"Hi\, the cigano is good but the altamira m01 is a better and thats the one that my friend wants to sell he bought it new and played it like 5 times. gypsy is not the thing for him so he wants to buy a western dreadnought.\
the guitar is new and comes with a hard/soft case and a set of strings.\
he wants 600 euros for it.\
\
check out the video here : [url]http://youtu.be/3X41yOXGpvI[/url] you see michael playing it on youtube\, they also have it for sale but without case.\
it's like the best asian selmer copy arround !\
if u are intrested let me know :)\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62684#p62684]Subject: WTB Used Cigano For Beginner[/url]\
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[quote=\"guitarplayer08\"]I am interested in a good deal on a decently setup used Cigano oval hole. \
\
I was told that GJ-10 is a decent practice guitar for beginners.\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Niko Solihin\
Grand Rapids\, MI\
616-606-5112[/quote]",22896,"BBCode","2013-05-09 02:01:53"
22897,4408,"I was just wondering where you were located and how much you were looking to get for the Altamira.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Jim",22897,"BBCode","2013-05-09 10:58:53"
22898,3793,"Hi there\,\
\
as posted in the ad the guitar is new with a nice case.\
they go new here in the djangobooks store for $875 without case without shipping.\
new in europe for about 700 euros without case without shipping.\
\
i have to ask my mate what he wants for it i can call him tonight and let you know but where are you from wich country ? i can ask if he includes shipping cost in the price it depends on where you live.\
\
let me know\, cheers !",22897,"BBCode","2013-05-09 11:09:49"
22899,4408,"Thanks for the prompt response.\
\
I am located in the US\, so for me it probably wouldn't be cost effective to spend that much and then ship it over here.  \
\
Good luck on the sale!",22897,"BBCode","2013-05-09 11:14:23"
22900,3793,"[quote=\"JSanta\"]Thanks for the prompt response.\
\
I am located in the US\, so for me it probably wouldn't be cost effective to spend that much and then ship it over here.  \
\
Good luck on the sale![/quote]\
\
indeed mate that would be a custom present :(\
i will note we are from europe in the ad \
\
thanks for the intrest !",22897,"BBCode","2013-05-09 11:17:09"
22901,1021,"Hey Alan\,\
\
I read your posts about your home-made pickup. Sounds cool! I was wondering how you started in this project--I'm interested trying to build one myself. Where did you start? Are there good starter reading materials available that you know of?\
\
Thanks for any insight!\
\
Tim",22901,"BBCode","2013-05-09 16:01:28"
22902,1713,"Hello Michael\,\
Just dropping a note to say I hope you are coming to Django in June\, it'll be good to see you.  I hope your wife is doing well these days and that you are too.\
\
So I bought a guitar from Michael after he sold my Castelluccia.  Couldn't bring myself to drop the money on a VR\, which was my favorite when I visited him in Dec.  Was leaning towards a few others\, notably the Nonis\, but talked with Michael at length.  He steered me to an ALD La Brune\, which I eventually bought. The difference between hearing a guitar alone and with other players/backing tracks was pretty amazing to me.  At the end\, it came down to the ALD or your Dupont Favino\, I was pretty torn and making myself crazy.  Went with the ALD\, love the tone\, could use a bit more punch though.  Enough money for two and I'd have taken the Macias too.  Sorry to ramble.\
\
Hope to see you next month!\
\
Mark\
\
WIth a Thule case on the roof\, could the Mini go to 12?",22902,"BBCode","2013-05-09 16:38:49"
22903,1571,"Hi Tim\
\
there's nothing in particular I can point you to. I just read the available materials about how pickups works etc on WIKIpedia\, google etc and some specs on exisitng pickups - e.g. wire thickness\, number of turns and location and type of magnets.\
\
I have also taken a number of pickups apart so have an idea of what they look like inside - including the stimer. The stimer may have better materials and housing but essentially is no different internally from these cheap ones.\
[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->pickup.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]\
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You could try and take one of these apart\, that at least gives you a wound coil to start with and then you can try your own arrangement of magnets etc.\
\
I think the key elements are magnet types and proximity to strings\, number of windings and gauge of wire. The big question to consider is string balance and the answer - I beleieve - was adressed by Fender with their staggered pole piece designs.\
\
The added problems for us in the GJ world are pickup thickness and attachement to the guitar itself.\
\
Hope that helps\, if not feel free to ask but bear in mind that I'm kind of making it up as I go along. A.",22901,"BBCode","2013-05-09 16:50:31"
22904,1021,"Alan\,\
\
I appreciate the quick response and the info. This seems like a totally doable project and I think will be fun. \
\
Thanks for the guidance.\
\
Tim",22901,"BBCode","2013-05-09 17:26:34"
22905,2746,"He's very active on facebook. I'm sure you can find him there.",22905,"BBCode","2013-05-09 21:34:12"
22906,563,"Hi Mark--\
\
I'll be there! I look forward to seeing you. Ya shoulda bought the Dupont. It's an ass-kicker! I think Kevin Downey is going to buy it\, and if he does\, it will be at Django in June as well. \
\
Michael",22906,"BBCode","2013-05-09 22:02:32"
22907,3753,"Hi Charles\,\
I noticed in the forum that you bought an ALD guitar.  I'm playing a Gitane DG340 now and have been thinking about upgrading to a luthier built guitar.  I really like the sound of the ALDs and would really like to get one at some point.  I have a few questions if you don't mind.\
\
How do you like the guitar?  Any issues?\
\
How did you purchase it? Did you contact ALD directly (i.e.\, order it) or buy a completed one when it was available in the US?\
\
Ideally\, I'd like a petite bouche\, walnut neck\, with cedar top.  Most similar to ALD's La Brune.  I don't know if I should deal with ALD directly or go through Michael here.  \
\
Just wanted some insight into your experience with the guitar so far.  This would be my first luthier built guitar so I want to do it right! \
\
Thanks for your help\,\
John",22907,"BBCode","2013-05-12 08:56:41"
22908,4239,"John\,\
\
I got an ALD Original petit bouche through Michael at Djangobooks.  $3700 total.  Michael is great to work with and very knowledgeable about the gypsy guitars (which I am not).  \
\
Mine has Italian Spruce top\, laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides\, and a walnut neck.  \
\
The sound is fabulous!  Very loud and \"interesting\".  The main reason I chose ALD over Dupont or the others is because Angelo Debarre plays and endorses them\,  and I am really into his playing.  The tone you hear on his album \"Trio Tout a Cordes\" is exactly what I've got with my ALD.  \
\
Overall I tend to be a bit of a \"tone snob\" and have bought a lot of higher end instruments (especially Collings guitars!)\, but it's worth it to my ear.  The only reservation I had about buying this one was that I bought sight unseen\, which I have never done.  But unless you go to France or to one other Django festivals you will likely never be able to lay your hands on a bunch of gypsy guitars to test out.\
\
So all that to say I recommend contacting Michael via PM and discussing what you'd like.  he can tell you the characteristics of the different makes.  But thumbs up all the way on ALD.",22907,"BBCode","2013-05-12 18:07:09"
22909,3753,"Charles\,\
\
Thanks for your response.  I guess that's another nudge to the ALD.  Hopefully\, I'll be better able to make up my mind after trying a few out at Django in June.  Thanks again. \
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John",22907,"BBCode","2013-05-13 15:48:24"
22910,4385,"Hi Michael\, I would like to know how much you want for the guitars (Eimers and Boonstra)\
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In spite of selling your manouche guitars I hope you would continue playing manouche because i've seen a pair of videos of you playing and you are a great player!\
\
\
Jacob from Barcelona\
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Excuse me for my english\, not really good!",22910,"BBCode","2013-05-14 07:02:05"
22911,1981,"Thanks\,for the nice words.\
The boonstra is up for grabs for 1500 euros and the eimers is at 1800 euros.",22910,"BBCode","2013-05-14 08:45:28"
22912,2301,"Hi Archtop Eddy\,\
\
I read one of your comments regarding a JWC guitar for sale. I have an opportunity to purchase a JWC guitar for $1600 USD. But when I've asked others on this forum\, I've received no objective reply about them (I only got replies from 2 people who are in the business of promoting them). I respect Michael's opinion\, but his primary business is selling guitars that he has in stock.\
\
You appear to be a very knowledgeable person about guitars\, especially interested in GJ rhythm\, which is what I do. So\, if you don't mind\, would you mind answering the question below:\
\
I'm stepping up from the Gitane D500 and am looking for a guitar that has the dry cruchy sound of a Dupont\, without the Dupont pricetag. At this point\, I'm thinking of going for the JWC at $1600 (which is as high as I can go presently) or go  with an Asian made Dell'Arte Latcho Drom or an Altamira M01\, which is about half that price. I've already waited long enough. What is your advice?",22912,"BBCode","2013-05-15 07:44:18"
22913,6,"Hi B...\
\
I actually haven't owned or played a JWC guitar.  I was commenting that the lefty guitar for sale looked nice and would probably find a good home.  Being a lefty\, it's even harder for us to try or buy a good guitar -- so I understand your frustration about getting good info.\
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Guitars are strange beasts as we all know and what is excellent for one player is a total dud for another.  I tend to go back and forth with my guitars (again\, being a lefty\, I own a few because that's the only way I get to use different guitars)\, and one day I'll swear the Park is best\, then the Favino\, and then the Gerome... etc... etc...  The guitar I've been playing a lot right now is a cheap 1950's pressed wood Harmony archtop. To me this one is very cool -- to many others I'm sure this would not be the case!\
\
On the group\, there are a lot of really good experts on guitars (especially vintage GJ instruments)\, and of course great luthiers like Bob Holo and Craig Bumgarner who often bring an even more refined view.\
\
If you do a search on Djangobooks\, you will find lots of opinions about JWC guitars -- and most seem very positive. Just go up to the top line on the page where it says \"search\" and type in JWC...\
\
But\, as you know\, even great guitars are just okay guitars to some folks -- so you have to find what works best for you.  Play before you buy\, and if you like it -- get it!  For what it's worth\, my criteria for guitars are in this order: how's it feel and play; how's it sound; and how's it look.  This criteria pretty much explains why I'm jamming around with the Harmony today!\
\
Hope this helps.   AE",22912,"BBCode","2013-05-15 08:33:52"
22914,2301,"",22914,"BBCode","2013-05-15 17:00:07"
22915,2777,"Hello I am interested in the Ger Boonstra. Have you decided on a price?",22915,"BBCode","2013-05-15 19:03:43"
22916,1981,"1400 euros\, and the price is great:)",22915,"BBCode","2013-05-15 23:52:11"
22917,2777,"I'll take it. What will shipping be to 113 Church Street Punxsutawney Pa 15767. USA. I assume there are no cracks or major issues please specify of any such problem. Even if there are I will still be interested I just don't like surprises and also does it come in a case for safe shipping any thing will do. Any sound clips?\
Thanks a lot consider it sold.\
Todd",22915,"BBCode","2013-05-16 14:04:21"
22918,1981,"Hi\, im sorry for the late reply\, the guitar is on hold for a local (Danish) guy\, but if he jumps ship sunday\, then ille let you know.\
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Issues\, - there is a crack in the top\, next to the neckjoint\, the crack have been proffesionally cleated and refinished.\
Neck- the neck is straight as an arrow\, but the headstock has i sligth warp\, this becaurse its a one-piece-neck carving\, the fretboard and neck itself is not able to move\, its been carbon reinforced \, instead of a trussrod\, Ger builds his guitars this way\, ill be happy to mail you some pictures of the guitar with the original owner(Dorado)\, he played it on his denmark tour\, and according to him it has always been this way\, but he still love the guitar so much\, that he wanted to buy it back from me right there on the spot\, sadly i now have stopped playing and as i wrote\, it needs a good home.\
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I'll get back to you sunday\, if its not sold i will send you a shipping cost\, and there is no case\, but ill find one that fits for a reasonoble price(used one).",22915,"BBCode","2013-05-17 00:09:00"
22919,2777,"Okay\, let me know.\
Thanks Todd",22915,"BBCode","2013-05-17 04:27:51"
22920,4392,"Marc\,\
New Gypsy Jazz player here. I saw Gonzalo Bergara at the Monterey Dixieland Jazz fest a couple of months ago and fell in love with GJ. So I bought a used Gitane DG-255 and am spending a couple of hours daily practicing. I could use a little help with gypsy rhythm and how to hook arpeggios together. I bought Gypsy Picking and am considering Gypsy Rhythm. I was wondering if you or your rhythm guitarist might offer lessons and if not\, if you know somebody in Santa Cruz who can get me started on the right foot. I am a long time average guitarist who has played a bit of country\, rock and blues. I played professionally when I was a young guy\, but didn't play much for quite a few years and then started playing again about five or six years ago. I saw you guys at Soif a few weeks ago\, it was quite nice. No rush\, I have plenty of stuff to practice already.\
Thanks\,\
John Powell",22920,"BBCode","2013-05-18 23:19:03"
22921,155,"Hi John\,\
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I can help you. Tuesday nights are good for me. $50 buys you a 75 minute lesson.  Two lessons from me along with Michael's books\, Denis Chang's videos and Robin Nolan's books are all you need.\
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Buy Gypsy Rythym by Michael Horowitz\, Gypsy fire by Andreas Oberg (published by Djangobooks)\, all of Denis Changs videos and every Robin Nolan book you can get ( some are out of print). The book by Stephane Wrembel has merit as well.\
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Ignore the Paul Mehling\, Romane and Ian Cruikshank stuff.\
\
After you have worked with Michael's Gypsy Rythym book and Denis's Gypsy Rythym video\, call me at 831-818-3156 to schedule a lesson.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc\
\
PS: The Gitane is all the guitar you need until you are ready to trade up to a DuPont or Favino.",22920,"BBCode","2013-05-19 06:25:56"
22922,4392,"Marc\,\
Thanks for the good advice. I'll order Michael's Gypsy Rhythm as soon as possible. I'm already working with Gypsy Picking. My Gitane DG-255 is all of the guitar I need for a while. I think I got a good one except for some \"wetness\". People say to change the bridge\, the tailpiece\, put leather or cork under the tailpiece\, and replace the tail piece insert. By the time I do all of that\, I could just buy a Dupont. I wouldn't mind picking up a used\, quality tail piece and insert if you run across one. I'll contact you in a couple of months after a lot of practice.\
Thanks\,\
John Powell",22920,"BBCode","2013-05-21 12:12:54"
22923,4392,"Marc\,\
Thanks for the good advice. I'll order Michael's Gypsy Rhythm as soon as possible. I'm already working with Gypsy Picking. My Gitane DG-255 is all of the guitar I need for a while. I think I got a good one except for some \"wetness\". People say to change the bridge\, the tailpiece\, put leather or cork under the tailpiece\, and replace the tail piece insert. By the time I do all of that\, I could just buy a Dupont. I wouldn't mind picking up a used\, quality tail piece and insert if you run across one. I'll contact you in a couple of months after a lot of practice.\
Thanks\,\
John Powell",22923,"BBCode","2013-05-21 12:26:26"
22924,2132,"Hi Phil - Archtop suggested I get in touch with you.  There's a sliver of a chance I can make DFNW this year\, and I'm wondering if you've any thoughts on housing available?  I heard from the WICA people\, but not really needing a cottage (and trying for a cheaper option).  Need a room\, camping's out (a few reasons\, mostly have some messed neuro issues and need a bed)\, so if you've any ideas\, very much appreciated.  \
\
Cheers!\
\
Paul",22924,"BBCode","2013-05-21 13:19:35"
22925,230,"Hi Paul\, I rent a house with 5 of us Portland lads each year; it's been a good option for us as we rent it from Wed-Sun and split the costs and it's a short walk to the main action. Unfortunately we're maxed out at 5\, but I know that other folk rent houses also and perhaps someone else is looking for an extra person to share. I think the best bet is to put a post on djangobooks forum see if you can join others who may have some space in a house. Hope you make it to DFNW and we get to shoot the Django breeze and jam...I'll be the English bloke with the old Anastassio guitar!\
cheers\
Phil",22925,"BBCode","2013-05-22 06:16:33"
22926,2132,"Great\, thanks\, Phil.  Sad to miss DIJ this year\, and unlikely I can make DFNW (budget went to acquiring a Rodrigo Shopis)\, as much as it kills me...Fapy...man!  But if somehow the gods smile down and I get some extra dough\, I'm coming.  Very helpfo info on the housing.  Perfect solution\, thanks again.  \
\
By the way - were you at DIJ last year?  I wonder if we met?\
\
Cheers\, \
\
Paul",22924,"BBCode","2013-05-22 09:17:21"
22927,230,"Hi Paul\, no\, I've not been to Dij...as I'm in Portland\, OR I've been to every DFNW...which it's been a lot of fun watching it's progression from the early 2 day festival that it started out as to the major 5day event it is now. My buddy Greg from Portland\, is going out to his first Dij this year. I was fortunate to get to see Fapy at L'Espirit Manouche in UK 2003\, will be great to see him again!\
Keep in touch...always good to get aquainted with fellow GJazzers\
cheers\
Phil",22925,"BBCode","2013-05-22 18:07:17"
22928,2132,"Hey Amund - just curious\, you mentioned\, I think\, Denis's Tcha campaign.  I've not gotten anything yet - did Denis finish and release the stuff?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Paul",22928,"BBCode","2013-05-23 06:52:19"
22929,2132,"Thanks\, Phil.  Would be nice to play with you sometime.  If somehow I can make it to DFNW\, I'll be sure to look you up.  Have fun!\
\
Paul",22924,"BBCode","2013-05-23 06:59:20"
22930,3797,"Not that I know of\, no. I just thought I'd mention it to give him some credit for the work he does  :)",22930,"BBCode","2013-05-23 07:08:21"
22931,2132,"Ah\, OK\, gotcha.  Yep\, will be cool once he finishes.\
\
Man\, I am in a sea of indecision...ridiculous\, really\, since any song from RA is likely a good starting point.  Ideally\, I'd like to work a song I'm working in both Nous'che's course\, and RA.  Love Belleville\, any rhythm changes tunes....but your comments re: Honeysuckle keep coming back.  I'm probably just playing out some hidden fear of doing any lead\, goes all the way back to teen years and a brother's comment\, \"so\, you think you're going to be Clapton?\"  :oops:",22928,"BBCode","2013-05-23 07:13:38"
22932,3797,"Pick the one that appeals the most to you\, because that will ensure you keep working on it enough to benefit from it. \
\
I suggested Honeysuckle Rose because it is in a medium tempo and there are no crazy double time happening there. Christiaan has almost finished transcribing \"What Kind of Friend\". That one is in a medium tempo too and there is only one ballbusting double time lick. There are some triplets here and there\, but in that tempo it's not too hard eventually. That tune is one of my favorites and I'm going to go nuts with it once it's completely transcribed. You could try that one. It's a rhythm changes tune with the dominant cycle bridge\, so the licks are VERY usable for other songs. The A-section licks can be transposed up a whole step to work on the A section of Daphne. Since the tune is in the key of C\, you can just mash them right into the A section of \"Swing 42\".\
You'd benefit a lot from working on that tune.\
\
Looks like we're opposites\, lol. I practice lead all day and too little rhythm\, but I try to even it out to get more rhythm work in. \
\
Hope you're doing well with the practicing :)",22930,"BBCode","2013-05-23 07:26:29"
22933,2132,"Cool\, thanks\, Amund.  Aside from just really digging rhythm\, I still feel so utterly incompetent - especially using Nous'che as a landmark...I listen to these guys almost exclusively\, and man\, it's like the demon antic.  Doesn't help that I am a freakish orthodoxical kind of guy (work one thing\, and one thing only\, for 20 years...and use the path to learning as a means to learn other things...one sauce....one sword cut....etc.).  \
\
I saw your suggestion somewhere\, thought it was good advice - choose a specialty\, but try to find room for at least an hour on \"the other.\"  I don't always succeed\, but am trying to balance it out more\, now.  \
\
Anyway\, thanks man.  I really appreciate your posts\, you've been generous with your time\, and I (and others\, I'm certain) find your thoughts very helpful.  \
\
Paul",22928,"BBCode","2013-05-23 07:34:03"
22934,3797,"Thanks Paul! I enjoy posting on the forums\, and I like sending messages with you back and forth. \
I'm absolutely obsessed with this music so I really enjoy talking about it\, exchanging experiences and contributing to the community the best I can.\
\
About specializing\, that's something I found to be the best solution for me personally because I'm challenged when it comes to chords. Because of my miniature hands\, many voicings are incredibly straining for me and therefore my progress is very slow with rhythm guitar.\
When you look at the all-rounders\, the great masters like Stochelo\, Jimmy\, Bireli\, Fapy etc you notice they all have large hands with long fingers. Of course\, it helps to practice 12 hours a day too like most of them did at one point of their lives.\
\
So it's more about thinking forward to me. I just happened to progress faster with lead guitar than rhythm\, so I'm going to specialize in that. Of course the best thing would be to excel in all areas. I'll just have to see how things turn out in the future. Christiaan said that just one hour of focused rhythm practice every day following Nous'ches course for a year will transform our playing\, so I'll hopefully be able to hang in jam sessions with my 30-60 min of rhythm guitar eventually  :) \
\
My lack of competence in rhythm guitar is what kept me from going to any of the festivals this year. Hopefully\, I'll be ready in 2014  :)",22930,"BBCode","2013-05-23 09:28:11"
22935,2132,"LOL\, I'd love to have your challenges\, man.  You play beautifully\, and your wealth of experience otherwise shows.  I've spent so much time on rhythm work\, and I think part of my \"thing\" about the solo training is how completely green (again)\, I feel.  I'm green everywhere - nowhere near where I want to be\, as an accompanist - but man\, I'm GREEN with lead\, comparably speaking.  And I know ultimately it probably doesn't matter which song - though I hear you on working the ones you enjoy\, in total agreement.  I just have to sit my ass down and do what's required\, bit by bit of the songs.  \
\
Christiaan gave some good advice - get 10 RA solos\, probably not too critical which ones\, under fingers\, at 80% speed; then get 10 more\, and [you'll] \"be a kick-ass player.  You'll hear and feel the patterns\, you'll have a vocabulary to draw from\, you can then go on to other people whose style you admire\, and make up your own voice.  Time?  6-10 years.\"\
\
The more I'm involved with the RA approach\, the more I like it.  Going to re-up for a year\, shortly.  \
\
Cheers\, thanks again\, Amund.  Musically yours\,\
\
Paul",22928,"BBCode","2013-05-23 10:20:27"
22936,1852,"Hi Paul\
\
DFNW is in my headlights.  The advantage to staying in town is the jamming.  The disadvantage is the cost. \
\
I will check out a map and tryn and remember teh name of another little community close by that is much more reasonable.\
\
I'm up for sharing if you go.\
\
J",22936,"BBCode","2013-05-23 21:03:11"
22937,4324,"Is this still available? I might know of a neck n decent shape.[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62351#p62351]Subject: Plastic Maccaferri![/url]\
\
[quote=\"klaatu\"]Hi everyone\,\
\
I'm selling a somewhat battered model G40 plastic Maccaferri on eBay here:\
[url=http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Maccaferri-G40-Plastic-Guitar-/111049624346?pt=Guitar&hash=item19db12cb1a&_uhb=1#ht_545wt_1413]http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Maccaferri-G40-P ... 545wt_1413[/url]\
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Before you look\, I'll point out that it is damaged but still quite playable. Looks like someone got too close to the campfire (too many Duvel beers?) and did a number on the headstock. The head is warped\, and the original tuning gears are long gone\, replaced rather clumsily with some three-on-a-plate tuners. Still\, it has the great Dow Styron plastic sound. And any who has a plasMac with a damaged body could take the neck off their guitar and mate it to the body of this one to have a complete one. These guitars in good condition sell for $700 and more on eBay.[/quote]",22937,"BBCode","2013-05-23 23:12:06"
22938,620,"No\, sorry\, it got sold.",22938,"BBCode","2013-05-24 03:33:20"
22939,2132,"Hey Jay - \
\
Thanks\, man.  I don't want to blow smoke\, it's more a hope at this point than anything else (not rich\, and the purchase of my Shopis tapped\, let's just say\, dad/husband's indulgence budget for the year).  Just that when I looked up the lodging costs\, that would be a tough nut to crack.  Thanks for the offer to share\, man\, I'd love to\, if somehow I can make it a go.  I know time is running out so will keep you posted.  Unbelievably magic experience\, I'm sure - and with Fapy coming this year\, well...no words.  \
\
If you do go\, have a wonderful time\, Jay.  And thanks again.  \
\
Paul",22939,"BBCode","2013-05-24 07:17:03"
22940,2138,"Paul\, I'll take that Para DI.  If I paid you today\, how quick could you ship it?  I'd love to have it for a gig next week.\
\
Jim\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63595#p63595]Subject: Amp gear for sale.[/url]\
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[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Hi all - \
\
I've sat with this for awhile; I'm squarely returning to focus on learning\, and not about playing out with the jam I lead/nascent band\, for the indefinite future - too much to learn\, too many people to learn from\, too many places to go\, to learn\, and I need nothing more than my guitar\, and my family.  \
\
Consequently\, I'm letting my amp gear go.  [b]The mics and D.I. are for all intents and purposes\, new - all but the Ischell and Baggs have been checked once or twice (at home\, tweaking setup only); none\, with the exception of the Ischell and Baggs (both used in one gig only) have been used in a gig.[/b]  Prices are without shipping (and insurance\, if desired).\
\
Ischell Inside Box:  $345\
AT 831B: $150\
AKG C1000S: $125\
L.R. Baggs Para D.I.: $140\
\
I do have a Stimer I bought from Ted Gottsegen\, which I'm holding for a friend to whom I've offered right of first refusal.  Ted was exceedingly kind and generous in selling his for the price point\, and I'll do the same - just passing along at the purchase price - $125 + shipping/insurance. More on this\, if my friend takes a pass.  \
\
[b]I also have a UK-generation Trace Elliott TA200.[/b]  Used\, though I never used it more than once (again\, at home\, tweaking setup).  The \"UK\" generation thing is important - after it moved production\, the quality control on these apparently turned South.  In great condition\, some slight pot scratching which my friend thought would just go away  on use.  $575\, plus shipping/ins.  Friend's bandmate has been given right of first refusal\, TBA as well.\
\
Thanks for looking\, all.\
\
Paul[/quote]",22940,"BBCode","2013-05-24 10:37:32"
22941,2132,"Wow\, thanks\, Jim.  I can get it in the mail today.  US Priority OK?  Just give me your zip\, if you would\, I can get you a total.  \
\
[quote=\"jkaz\"]Paul\, I'll take that Para DI.  If I paid you today\, how quick could you ship it?  I'd love to have it for a gig next week.\
\
Jim\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63595#p63595]Subject: Amp gear for sale.[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Passacaglia\"]Hi all - \
\
I've sat with this for awhile; I'm squarely returning to focus on learning\, and not about playing out with the jam I lead/nascent band\, for the indefinite future - too much to learn\, too many people to learn from\, too many places to go\, to learn\, and I need nothing more than my guitar\, and my family.  \
\
Consequently\, I'm letting my amp gear go.  [b]The mics and D.I. are for all intents and purposes\, new - all but the Ischell and Baggs have been checked once or twice (at home\, tweaking setup only); none\, with the exception of the Ischell and Baggs (both used in one gig only) have been used in a gig.[/b]  Prices are without shipping (and insurance\, if desired).\
\
Ischell Inside Box:  $345\
AT 831B: $150\
AKG C1000S: $125\
L.R. Baggs Para D.I.: $140\
\
I do have a Stimer I bought from Ted Gottsegen\, which I'm holding for a friend to whom I've offered right of first refusal.  Ted was exceedingly kind and generous in selling his for the price point\, and I'll do the same - just passing along at the purchase price - $125 + shipping/insurance. More on this\, if my friend takes a pass.  \
\
[b]I also have a UK-generation Trace Elliott TA200.[/b]  Used\, though I never used it more than once (again\, at home\, tweaking setup).  The \"UK\" generation thing is important - after it moved production\, the quality control on these apparently turned South.  In great condition\, some slight pot scratching which my friend thought would just go away  on use.  $575\, plus shipping/ins.  Friend's bandmate has been given right of first refusal\, TBA as well.\
\
Thanks for looking\, all.\
\
Paul[/quote][/quote]",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 10:40:29"
22942,2132,"Hey Jim - \
\
I'm actually going to run to the P.O. to pick up some priority boxes.  If priority's cool with you\, why don't we just call it $145\, shipped with insurance?  Just need your address\, if so.  PP's good\, if it's good for you\, <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.\
\
Cheers\, will give the tracking\, etc.\, once it's in the stream. \
\
-Paul",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 10:55:43"
22943,2138,"Priority is fine with me.  I'd have you ship it to my bandmate's store\, if that's ok.\
234 Pavonia Avenue\
Jersey City\, NJ 07302\
\
Does paypal work for you\, Paul?",22940,"BBCode","2013-05-24 10:58:34"
22944,2138,"Awesome.  As I mentioned\, I will send it to my buddy's wine store c/o me:\
\
Jim Kaznosky\
234 Pavonia Avenue\
Jersey City\, NJ 07302\
\
Thanks again.  Paypal coming shortly.",22940,"BBCode","2013-05-24 11:01:14"
22945,2132,"Cool\, will get it right out.  \
\
LOL - a buddy with a wine store.  Nice buddy to have.  :D \
\
Thanks friend\, good luck on the gig.\
\
-Paul",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 11:10:52"
22946,2138,"And he owns a french restaurant...and I play gigs for and with him at both.",22940,"BBCode","2013-05-24 11:15:09"
22947,2132,"[quote=\"jkaz\"]And he owns a french restaurant...and I play gigs for and with him at both.[/quote]\
\
Oh\, HIM!!!!!!  Hahahahah\, yeah\, real bummer.  I bleed for you.  :D",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 11:17:34"
22948,2138,"We're all set\, Paul.  Thanks!",22940,"BBCode","2013-05-24 11:54:16"
22949,2132,"Thank you\, buddy.  Went out priority\, tracking/ins. no. 1307 3410 0000 2283 1768.  They said you should get it by Tuesday.  Have a great weekend\, and gig!\
\
Paul",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 12:08:20"
22950,2132,"Hey Jim\, I just realized\, as I was putting away my file info on amp stuff\, that I forgot to include the printout of the Baggs D.I. manual - sorry\, man!  It actually didn't come with the manual when I bought it\, I just downloaded it from the web ([url=http://www.lrbaggs.com/sites/default/files/pdf/para_di_manual.pdf]here[/url] - warning\, PDF).  If this works for you\, great\, otherwise\, I'd be happy to send out the printout ... just let me know.  Apologies\,. man!\
\
-Paul",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 12:49:50"
22951,2138,"Thanks\, Paul.  I wouldn't have worried about it.",22940,"BBCode","2013-05-24 12:54:29"
22952,2132,"OK.  Enjoy!",22941,"BBCode","2013-05-24 12:57:02"
22953,2132,"Seeirwin - \
\
Sorry for the naivete\, but are you Jeff?  Saw you were selling a Shopis...I'm getting one\, expected in the next few weeks (Model F\, Grand Bouche).  (If you're Jeff)\, sorry that I'll miss you at DIJ\, enjoyed last year....native Venturan\, haven't been home in close to 15 years\, would be nice to catch you guys live.  \
\
Anyway\, not sure if I've got the right guy\, but regardless best wishes to BMT!\
\
-Paul",22953,"BBCode","2013-05-25 10:29:58"
22954,2890,"Hi\,\
\
I'm not Jeff\, but close.  I'm Chris and I play rhythm in Jeff's band.  Jeff posts on here from time to time as Jeff562.  I hope you enjoy your new Shopis!",22954,"BBCode","2013-05-25 10:33:12"
22955,2132,"[quote=\"seeirwin\"]Hi\,\
\
I'm not Jeff\, but close.  I'm Chris and I play rhythm in Jeff's band.  Jeff posts on here from time to time as Jeff562.  I hope you enjoy your new Shopis![/quote]\
\
Hey Chris\, nice to meet you\, man.  Rhythm is my love\, not sure I'll ever really work much else.  Will you be going to DIJ?  \
\
Congrats on your album - awesome debut!",22953,"BBCode","2013-05-25 10:43:07"
22956,2890,"Hi Paul\,\
\
Sadly\, I can't make it to DiJ\, since I have to work! Hope to catch you at a show one of these days!",22954,"BBCode","2013-05-25 10:46:07"
22957,2132,"That'd be awesome\, Chris.  Have a great summer!",22953,"BBCode","2013-05-25 11:02:44"
22959,3,"oh sorry to hear about your medical condition... I thought I had Dwight's phone number but I remembered that my phone contact list got wiped out over the new year holidays... Michael Horowitz would have his email and phone number..\
\
Good luck!",22959,"BBCode","2013-05-28 13:02:43"
22960,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63664#p63664]Subject: Choosing the guitar[/url]\
\
[quote=\"galvanometr\"]Hello to all good people here.\
I'm looking for a new guitar...\
Another that clicked is this [url=http://youtu.be/IlvgvIhxOsM]2008 Dupont Busato Royale Maple[/url] or this [url=http://youtu.be/H7HGShbgF-M]2009 Dupont Busato Luxe[/url]. Interestingly the [url=http://youtu.be/AuRzZ7rPtf8]other[/url] 2008 Dupont Busato Royale Maple doesn't sound good to me.\
\
[/quote]\
Hi Adam\,\
\
I am the owner of the 2008 Busato Royale\, the one you said you didn't like as well. As you say\, it is hard to tell from videos\, especially since Michael is playing very differently on each video. Those two maple guitars are twins\, being built at the same time. I have not played the other one\, but I can tell you that mine sounds great in my opinion\, has the most beautiful maple body I've ever seen\, and a nice smoky finish. I'm selling it because I bought a '77 Favino and really need the money. Perhaps you would want to write to Michael directly and get his opinion. As to the difference in price\, I could come down to $4000 to match the other one. \
\
I have another guitar for sale\, a beautiful Rodrigo Shopis\, for the same reason. The two guitars together almost pay for my Favino. It can be seen and heard here:\
[url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/rodrigo-shopis-model-s[/url]\
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Regards\,\
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Ben Robertson",22960,"BBCode","2013-05-28 13:13:43"
22961,620,"I should have mentioned that my friend Michael Bauer\, who is a regular on Djangobooks\, knows my guitar well and can give you his take on it if you're interested.",22961,"BBCode","2013-05-28 13:19:30"
22963,563,"Ben--\
\
You must have something great in the pipeline if you're selling it. Our lead player is looking for a Selmer sized guitar\, but sadly\, he's here and not going to Django in June\, at least this year. I'll try to help you find a buyer if you'll let me know the asking price. \
\
I hope Eve and you are well. Lisa has been afflicted with a myriad of problems since last fall. We just discovered that she has three aneurisms in her brain\, and that's only one of the problems. I haven't even been able to afford to send Andrew a cheque yet for Django in June. I'll be there; he's been very kind to allow me to pay late this year.\
\
Ben\, do you have the means to get to Teaneck\, NJ? There is a Selmer there I'd like someone to check out\, especially someone who has played mine. I may have a buyer for mine\, but that's not definite. I can't remember if you have wheels or not. \
\
How's the band going? We are playing out more and more\, at better and better venues. I am\, as always\, dissatisfied with my rhythm playing\, and I may tap you on the shoulder for some wisdom in Northampton. Until then\, Brother Ben...\
\
Michael",22963,"BBCode","2013-05-28 18:59:53"
22964,4425,"Hi Ben\,\
thanks for the offer. I keep it in mind and we'll see.\
Like I said in the thread\, now there is wide range of choices opening.\
\
Hope your Favino sounds great. (a bit of jealousy involved :D)\
\
Take care and have a nice rest of the day\,\
Adam.",22964,"BBCode","2013-05-29 00:58:59"
22965,620,"The Favino is fantastic. It's #553 in the Favino archive on Djangobooks. Unfortunately\, it put me deep in a financial hole\, and I am trying to dig out by selling a couple of my other guitars. I hated to part with them\, but it was too good an opportunity to pass up. I am keeping another Rodrigo Shopis\, a Favino-style guitar that I use for gigs.\
\
Michael Horowitz has told me privately that he prefers my guitar over the other Dupont Busato. Please don't repeat that to anyone\, including Michael\, he probably doesn't want to be quoted.\
\
Good luck in your search.\
\
Ben",22960,"BBCode","2013-05-29 03:29:52"
22966,4425,"It must be really nice. I am still a bit tempted to wait and save enough for Favino.\
But it's still about 6 more months on strict budget.\
\
I respect your wish and won't tell anyone.\
\
I'll try to do my best in search and decisions.\
\
Best regards\,\
Adam.",22964,"BBCode","2013-05-29 05:12:03"
22967,620,"I'm not sure what they sell for in Europe\, but a genuine Jacques Favino in good condition would sell for at least US$9000. Anything with a Jacques label after 1978 was built by his son JP and would sell for less\, and of course JP's own guitars are pretty expensive\, with a long wait.",22960,"BBCode","2013-05-29 05:21:41"
22968,1790,"Hey Harry\, are you coming to Django in June this year?\
\
If so\, I'd like to buy that volume pedal from you and also hopefully do some jamming with you and your buddy whose name I no longer recall.\
\
Will",21619,"BBCode","2013-05-29 06:03:50"
22969,1790,"Michael\, I'm considering purchasing this guitar. can I ask you a few questions?\
\
1) What is its volume like compared to round hole guitars?\
\
2) What kind of pickup would you recommend for it?\
\
3) When you say \"cash\" does that mean \"cheque\" or perhaps \"certified cheque\"?\
\
4) Any chance I could pick it up from you at Django in June?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Will",22969,"BBCode","2013-05-29 06:14:13"
22970,2682,"Will\, I'm planning on being there and I'll bring the pedal with me. I look forward to seeing you there.  B.T W. Bernie will be there too!  See you there.   Harry",21619,"BBCode","2013-05-29 06:15:01"
22971,248,"Michael\,\
Great to hear from you!!\
The guitar is 2700- but I could go lower ( 2500-2400). If need be.\
I'm so sorry to hear that your wife is not doing super well. Let me know how I can help.\
In terms of looking at a Selmer; I'd be happy to do that for you- just let me know and I'll go check it out (I think I can drag Luke Hendon on such a mission!).\
Great to hear the band is doing well! Good on you! \
Sadly the guitar will be at Django in June; I most likely will not (as in going to samois again). But we could try to Skype some rhythm pointers any time you want.\
\
I have one of these coming:\
[url=http://www.guitaremuzic.com/Vladimir_Muzic/Les_effes/Pages/Effe_n10.html]http://www.guitaremuzic.com/Vladimir_Mu ... e_n10.html[/url]\
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Vladimir is a very nice guy and this was one of the two best guitars I saw last year (the other was from Cyril - who was at Django in June). So yeah; pretty damn good! I'm going to reorder a Craig for the following year - but this time a d hole and perhaps carved back.\
\
If your guitarist is interested let me know- most important for me is that it goes to a player; and someone who will boost Craig. I really appreciate all the help. And we will be in touch about coming to chi town.\
\
Thanks\
Ben",22971,"BBCode","2013-05-29 06:43:49"
22972,1790,"that's good\, because I think you guys know more of the kind of \"American songbook\" tunes I like to play... as every jam session expands\, its repertoire inevitably shrinks in inverse proportion\, until finally you find yourself playing only Minor Swing or Sweet Georgia Brown...   :cry:",21619,"BBCode","2013-05-29 06:44:13"
22973,9,"[quote=\"Lango-Django\"]Michael\, I'm considering purchasing this guitar. can I ask you a few questions?[/quote]\
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Sure\, which one are you asking about? The vintage one:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/castelluccia-f-hole]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... cia-f-hole[/url]\
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or the new one:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/castelluccia-belleville]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... belleville[/url]\
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[quote]1) What is its volume like compared to round hole guitars?[/quote]\
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Both are very loud\, especially the new one which is really a cannon! The difference isn't so much the volume\, but the tone. The F hole guitars have more of a midrange focus so you get this beam of midrange projection that is awesome for full bodied lead lines and/or chunky chordal work. Ovals tend to be more high end focused and don't that sort of body to the tone.\
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[quote]2) What kind of pickup would you recommend for it?[/quote]\
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The vast majority of pros use one of two options:\
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Bigtone - this is the best piezo option as it has a clear\, direct tone and can be pushed very hard before feedback\
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Magnetic - A magnetic single coil which is not that acoustic sounding\, but sounds very warm and rich in its own way. These days most people are going with magnetic pickups like the Stimer as they're so easy to use and sound good in any sort of amplification system. They also are by far the most feedback resistant of any pickup. I have used them for years for small clubs\, bars\, restaurants etc. Because of the F holes you couldn't use the Stimer but the Krivo would work as it just uses putty to mount.\
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The Peche a la Mouche is also a good magnetic pickup. It's actually the one I use. It's similar to the Stimer but is more heavily shielded so it less prone hum. Also\, the string balance is a bit better so the B string is not too hot which can be a problem with the Stimer. You can take the clips off the Peche and just use putty to mount it so it would also work with an F hole guitar of need be.\
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Other pickups like the K&K and Schatten are really budget solutions and performance wise to measure up to the two previously mentioned options. Any transducer which is mounted on the top (internal or external) tends to be too prone to feedback and too \"wet\" and reverberant in tone. Both these pickups suffer from these problems. You really can't turn them up very loud which is a problem for most people.\
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Recently these have become very popular and probably will become THE standard for amplifying Gypsy guitars. It's a contact mic with great sound and very high feedback resistance. The perfect solution!\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/no-show/ischell-inside-box-cpj--ischell-inside-box-cpj.html]Ischell Inside BOX + CPJ[/url]\
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[quote]3) When you say \"cash\" does that mean \"cheque\" or perhaps \"certified cheque\"?[/quote]\
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You can send a personal check\, or if there's a Bank of America close by you could just deposit the funds right into my account. A bank transfer is also possible.\
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[quote]4) Any chance I could pick it up from you at Django in June?[/quote]\
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I don't bring guitars with me to DiJ as flying with them is too dangerous and the airlines charge you about as much as shipping so it's not worth it. Only cost $100 to ship express mail and it's safe and fast.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-05-29 08:34:39"
22974,4425,"I've only been looking for prices in North America. On caravanguitars\, there are two Jacques Favinos for $7000 and $8000. And there was one nice Jean-Paul Favino on gypsyguitars for $6500. In europe\, I guess you have to proceed mainly through brokers.",22964,"BBCode","2013-05-29 10:45:43"
22975,1790,"Thanks! I'm interested in the modern one.\
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I actually have a Swiss-made Miller pickup which is pretty good\, but I just don't know about the aesthetics of mounting it on an f-hole guitar. Id rather not have any holes drilled in the top... with the round hole models\, you can stuff the cord right inside the hole. But I agree magnegtic pickups are the most feedback-proof system\, even though the more you have to crank it up\, the more it loses the acoustic sound.\
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Hmmm... could you put that guitar on hold for me for a few days while I discuss this with \"management\"? \
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If I do buy it\, I'd be paying with a US cheque and having it shipped to a US address\, so there would be no issues with international ordering.\
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Thanks\,\
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Will",22969,"BBCode","2013-05-29 11:10:52"
22976,620,"The $8000 one has a replacement neck. I have no idea why the other one would be so low - that's unusual for a Jacques\, unless there's something wrong with it\, or the owner (who it says bought it for $600 new) is more interested in selling it than in getting market value for it. $6500 sounds about right for a JP\, though.",22960,"BBCode","2013-05-29 11:25:15"
22977,9,"Sure\, I can put it on hold for you. Let me know in a few days what you'd like to do.\
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I've been really pleased with everything I've received from Jean Baptiste Castelluccia. He's a great guy and really cares about the quality of his instruments and perpetuating the great guitar making legacy of his family. The Belleville model you're considering is the best one I've had yet. I think Castelluccia really [i]gets [/i]the F hole design. The tone is nicely balanced and it projects really well\, better than most guitars that are double the price! \
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Talk soon...\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-05-29 11:47:00"
22978,4193,"Hey Maxwell\, hi pickitjohn here.\
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Please shoot me the price on your guitar please.\
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Do you have any sound clips?\
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thanks",22978,"BBCode","2013-05-30 06:38:46"
22979,1634,"Hey John! Thanks for inquiring. I am asking $2k for the guitar which is below the estimate Michael gave me for it at last years DFNW.\
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Plenty of footage of me playing it on my YouTube page:\
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[url=http://m.youtube.com/#/user/totsmarkopolis?&desktop_uri=%2Fuser%2Ftotsmarkopolis]http://m.youtube.com/#/user/totsmarkopo ... markopolis[/url]\
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Let me know if you would like to hear something specific and I can make you a vid or send you more photos.\
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Let me know what you think!\
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Thanks again\, looking forward to your thoughts.\
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- Maxwell",22979,"BBCode","2013-05-30 08:18:14"
22980,4427,"Hello if u are patrick bitane? I got your name from jokko djangojazz guitars he said you lived in schagen ? But djangobooks says you are from prague is this correct ? I am from hoorn i want lesson from A gypsy jazz teacher.\
Greetings jaqqie",22980,"BBCode","2013-05-30 13:30:38"
22981,1817,"Hallo Jacquie\, \
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Ik ben wel in Schagen \, ik was in Praag\, dat was nu vier jaren geleden \, je kan via Marktplaats me contacteeren\, daar heb ik een advertentie van Gypsy jazz gitaren \, twee advertentie eigenlijk\, kan niet missen \, anders via Jokko\, vraag hem mijn email .. \
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Tot later\, met vriendelijke groeten \
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Patrick",22980,"BBCode","2013-05-30 14:19:19"
22982,1713,"Hey there Michael\,\
read your query about what rhythm players use and like.  I had a similar problem. I was using an Acoustic Image Clarus 2R head and a Raezer's Edge Nighthawk cabinet.  I use it for guitar (rhythm only) and vocals\, and it sounds good.  However\, half the band was complaining they couldn't hear me\, especially the guitar.  The band includes trumpet\, sax\, bass and drums\, so I need some volume. I had used the Krivo pickup on an Epi archtop which was good\, switched to the Ischell on my Dupont and that's been the go to rig.  Anyway\, what worked for me was getting an extension cabinet (an Acoustic Image Ten2) which seems to make everyone happy.  The head handles both cabs very well.  Used to have a Unico for vocals\, never tried it with an extension cab\, but it's worth trying if you can borrow one.  See you at DIJ!\
Mark",22982,"BBCode","2013-05-30 15:29:40"
22983,1817,"Hello Jacquie \,\
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I have just get the idea that you might not speak any dutch\, and so consequently will not have understood the previous answer of mine.\
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I am living in Schagen \, in the netherlands\, I was previously living in Prague\, but that was 4 years ago ...\
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How can I help you\, and how can I contact you or you me ? \
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Can you send me your email adress ? \
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Best regards\, cheers \,\
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Patrick Bitane",22980,"BBCode","2013-05-30 16:25:45"
22984,1634,"Hey John\, i may have a taker\, but you asked me about it first so i want to see if you are interested still.\
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let me know. thanks!\
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-Maxwell",22979,"BBCode","2013-05-30 18:45:02"
22985,1790,"Micheal\, I'm still thinking real seriously about this guitar\, just one more question to help me decide.\
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My Michael Dunn guitar has its issues\, it's sort of a hybrid folk- GJ guitar with a neck that's way wider than I would like\, but one thing I really like about it is that when you play on the B and E strings\, it doesn't get that twangy\, trebly over-picked sound that my Chinese-made Aria Selmer copy does.. with that one I have to really concentrate on playing softly on the upper strings or it just sounds bad.\
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so I'm wondering\, what does the Castellucia sound like when you play on those two upper strings? can it take the same pick attack as the lower four strings?\
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thanks\,\
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will",22969,"BBCode","2013-05-30 19:07:33"
22986,9,"Hi Will\,\
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I know what you're talking about with the treble strings\, some Gypsy guitars are like that. I just pulled out the Castelluccia and banged as hard as I could on the treble and performed beautifully. It has some snap to it\, but isn't harsh at all. That's one of the advantages of the F hole design\, the highs are nicely rounded and balanced. I think it will serve you well...\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-05-30 19:59:42"
22987,311,"Hey! I'll be at Samoreau since around the 25... and will stay there and in Paris until the 4th of July. Would love to see you sometime and do some jamming\
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You can contact me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ehulszbop@gmail.com\">ehulszbop@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Best\,",22987,"BBCode","2013-05-30 23:48:52"
22988,4193,"Hey Maxwell\
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    Nice playing on youtube great to see Adrian with you.\
I just checked my messages this morning. Sorry on my phone I thought I got the same message twice. If someone is ready go for it.\
    What is the deal with the picks under the bridge? Does the guitar play O K without them? Any issues with buzzing or dead spots or frets without your height adjustment?\
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Thanks pickitjohn",22978,"BBCode","2013-05-31 06:51:51"
22989,1634,"Yes\, there are carbon strips under the bridge since it is a big tone bridge and saddle. I put the picks cuz I like my action extremely high. It plays well without the picks at 3mm string hight.",22979,"BBCode","2013-05-31 07:05:05"
22990,1790,"OK\, my wife and I have talked about it and I definitely want the Castellucia.\
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But I'm also thinking about buying that feedback-resistant mike you suggested. so I also have a question about that: would it work with a quarter-inch jack volume pedal?\
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Thanks\,\
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will",22969,"BBCode","2013-05-31 09:14:41"
22991,9,"OK\, great. I'll hold the Castelluccia for you. I think you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. It has a such a great personality\, really stands out in the sea of oval and D hole guitars you see around.\
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I assume you're talking about the Ischell mic:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/ischell-inside-box-cpj]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... de-box-cpj[/url]\
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Yes\, you could use a 1/4\" volume pedal with it. You would plug the Ischell into it's power module and then run a 1/4\" cable from the power module to the volume pedal and then out to the amp.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-05-31 09:35:48"
22992,1790,"Thanks\, Michael\, can you please give me a price for the whole package- Castellucia guitar and Ischell mike- and I'll mail you a cheque?\
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Will",22969,"BBCode","2013-05-31 11:27:40"
22993,9,"Hi Will\,\
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I just sent you an invoice\, the total is $3795\
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A check would be great\, just send that here and let me know where you'd like everything shipped.\
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See you next month!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-05-31 11:41:43"
22994,1790,"OK\, I'll get that off to you first thing Monday morning\, the post office here in Canada doesn't work weekends.\
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if I were to send a certified cheque would that make shipping happen faster?\
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will",22969,"BBCode","2013-05-31 15:11:59"
22995,9,"A personal check is fine\, I'll ship it out as soon as the check arrives. Thanks!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-05-31 15:28:45"
22996,563,"Michael tells me you were able to play Selmer 565 at Lark Street. Can you tell me anything about it. You've played my Selmer oval\, and I'm hoping you can tell me enough about it to determine if I need to drive out there. It's a 500 series\, but almost certainly a five-brace guitar\, and wartime guitars can be so dodgy! I had 520 at my place for a week\, and it just wasn't very good. \
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So\, is it killer\, or just so so?",22996,"BBCode","2013-06-01 15:39:21"
22997,563,"HCQ--\
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I'm trying to figure out if we know each other from Django in June or my Jersey days. I am interested in Selmer 565\, but haven't been able to make it east to try it. Could you tell me more about it? Weight? Condition? Volume? Tone? I'm guessing the neck is decent\, since Monteleone went over it. Wartime guitars can be dodgy...very good or very bad\, and they want top dollar for it. Since you've played it\, and I haven't\, I'd love any details that you might have left out of the post. I am going to try to make it East a bit early en route to Northampton\, and hope to try it\, but it's not certain yet.\
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And for the record\, it was almost certainly a 5-brace guitar. I have played 575\, and it had five braces. Selmer 504 had five braces. 520 is the only other four-brace Selmer I have run into. I think there were probably only a handful.\
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Thanks for any more help you can give\, and if writing a bunch of stuff is not for you\, please feel free to call me at (312)265-1746\, or send me a number and I'll call you.\
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Michael",22997,"BBCode","2013-06-01 16:25:56"
22999,563,"Thanks\, Sol! Lark Street shows the guitar is still there\, but I'll call them tomorrow to be sure. I was going to try to arrange to stop by on my way to Northampton\, as it wasn't too much out of the way. I agree about the price. Selmer 504 only sold for $35K!. I would have been willing to meet them part way\, but I wouldn't do the whole price. I'm surprised about the action. I called Lark Street a few weeks ago\, and they told me the action was 2.5mm at the 12th fret!!!\
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I appreciate the help. I hope Alex is still enjoying my old Manouche! Maybe I'll see you at Django in June again soon.",22997,"BBCode","2013-06-02 08:43:45"
23001,2082,"Hi Klaatu\,\
How much do you want for the Schertler amp?\
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Denny\,\
ON",23001,"BBCode","2013-06-02 09:14:31"
23002,2082,"Hi\,\
Are you able to send me a close up of the bridge from the side of the tailpiece?\
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Thanks\,\
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Denny.",23002,"BBCode","2013-06-02 09:18:35"
23003,4430,"Do you have any method type info on learning 7 string guitar.  I use the Russian tuning DGBdgbd and can't afford lessons right now.  I had a Rodriguez classical guitar converted to seven string and am desperately looking for a written source to learn.  I have learned to play other instruments this way\, including French horn and piano.",23003,"BBCode","2013-06-02 09:22:56"
23004,620,"Hi Denny\,\
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Michael Horowitz suggested $650-750 for it. I'm going for the lower number.\
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Ben",23004,"BBCode","2013-06-02 09:46:22"
23005,2201,"hi Denny\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8714&p=45247&hilit=chappie#p45247]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8714&p=45247&hilit=chappie#p45247[/url]\
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here is the original listing for this guitar with a lot of close up pictures. let me know if you want any different angles!",23002,"BBCode","2013-06-02 10:20:21"
23006,2138,"I wish it were me\, Michael.  It was a Sol Robbins\, father to St. James Robbins.  Sol goes by HCQ here.\
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Side note: thanks for your generosity at DiJ.  On occasion\, I get to play Stephane Wrembel's Holo or Vielle Reserve\, but your guitars are a real treat.\
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Best\,\
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Jim",23006,"BBCode","2013-06-03 06:56:46"
23007,563,"How is my old VR doing? I thought that was the best sounding Dupont I ever heard\, and certainly the best I ever owned. \
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I have some new treats for Django in June this year. Too many to fit in the Mini\, so I'll have to edit\, but new are another Busato\, Tchan Tchou's old Favino\, an amazing Couesnon\, and if I can squeeze it in\, a 1924 Maccaferri classical. \
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I'm sorry it wasn't you. Michael mentioned you name\, and that he thought you had tried it\, which is why I contacted you. See you in a couple of weeks!",22996,"BBCode","2013-06-03 07:10:21"
23008,2138,"[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]How is my old VR doing? I thought that was the best sounding Dupont I ever heard\, and certainly the best I ever owned. \
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I have some new treats for Django in June this year. Too many to fit in the Mini\, so I'll have to edit\, but new are another Busato\, Tchan Tchou's old Favino\, an amazing Couesnon\, and if I can squeeze it in\, a 1924 Maccaferri classical. \
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I'm sorry it wasn't you. Michael mentioned you name\, and that he thought you had tried it\, which is why I contacted you. See you in a couple of weeks![/quote]\
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Thanks!  That Vielle Reserve has that crunchy old sound I long for.  Maybe I'll see something at DiJ that scratches an itch.  Anyway\, see you there.\
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Jim",23006,"BBCode","2013-06-03 08:12:27"
23009,151,"I never learned to actually play that style\, I just played chords either fingerstyle or with a pick (on my 6-string Dupont) as required for Vadim or Oleg.  I do have some charts of Sascha Kolpakov's arrangements of Starushka\, Dui-dui and Vengurka.  If you can read standard notation these might be of some help for you.  Or you could contact Vadim or Oleg Timofeyev.  It's a complicated style to learn and I'd probably try to find the funds to take at least a few lessons to get off on the right foot - learn the basic chord shapes etc.\
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I don't have the capability to digitize these charts but will be happy to photocopy and mail them to you.  \
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Best\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",23003,"BBCode","2013-06-03 09:14:52"
23010,4425,"Hi\,\
just saw your Favino on picture and it looks REALLY good and looks to be in very good condition too (one of the best condition I've seen).\
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Michael also sent me mail confirming\, what you've said about your Busato. (It got stuck in my spam folder.)\
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And previously in our communication by \"Jean-Paul\"\, I've ment \"Jean -Pierre\". Don't know why I missed that.\
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Like I said in forum\, just ordered myself a new Lebreton\, couldn't get it out of my head.\
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Anyway\, thanks for offers and talk.\
Take care\,\
Adam.",22964,"BBCode","2013-06-03 11:36:50"
23011,4430,"Thank you for prompt reply.  I took a couple of lessons with Oleg.  My guitar is actually a bit large for me but I bought it on Ebay and now it's the one I have.  It's a lovely sounding instrument.  I am thinking of playing it flat on a stand.  I am 66 and have arthritis in my hands so I think that might be easier.  I don't see why it would much matter as long as I learn and become competent and able to accompany myself whilst singing.  I see how it works and maybe get a hold of Oleg again.  He is in Germany right now but we did lessons on the net so that doesn't matter.  I will keep talking to him so I can convince him to write a method book.  It is really needed; especially as he drums up interest in the Russian seven string.\
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Thanks again.",23003,"BBCode","2013-06-03 17:35:14"
23012,4193,"Hey Everett\,\
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   Seems like this guitar should of sold long ago\, perhaps I'm just unaware of the value of these particular guitars. Then aging having a crack repaired in a fairly young instrument may be a red flag to some. Nice of you to be upfront about what you know about the instrument. What made you want the other Dupont over this? Is there a case in the deal?\
    Iam a good home what is the price your thinking now please?\
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Thanks pickitjohn",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-04 12:00:47"
23013,2201,"Hi There!\
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Yeah\, I wanted to be upfront about the crack. I bought the guitar from the original listing for 3200$ ( [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8714&p=45247&hilit=chappie#p45247]viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8714&p=45247&hilit=chappie#p45247[/url] ) and found out about the crack when I was digging inside the body. \
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I wasn't bummed out about the crack\, because i've played many of these hand built guitars and a huge portion of them have repairs. i was more bummed that the original owner didn't tell me about it  :( \
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aside from that\, the guitar is in the exact condition I bought it in\, and in many ways\, I like this guitar more then the new dupont I have. this one is definitely louder\, and has a fuller tone...really good for group playing. I was gigging heavily as a rhythm player with a group for about 2 years\, and this was my go to guitar. I just really love the look of the f-hole model\, and I wanted to get more into solo playing. the new dupont has a deeply arched back\, and I really like the way it plays. has more of an archtop feel and sound...\
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i was actually planning on keeping both of them\, but realized that the D-hole doesn't get any love. I have the f-hole dupont\, as well as the stephane wrembel gitane that i bring with me around town\, and between those 2 i think i'm covered gypsy jazz wise. \
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i had it listed for 3k$ USD\, but would be willing to let it go for $2600 + shipping. pretty solid deal...only thing cheaper handmade would be a dupont nomade! all in all\, i put a lot of love in to this guitar...played it well and took good care of it\, and it's still an amazing hand made french guitar.",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-04 13:26:56"
23014,4193,"Sounds like a great deal.\
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Is there a case in the deal?\
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thanks pickitjohn",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-04 14:12:45"
23015,2201,"yes\, it comes with the original DuPont case",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-04 14:38:52"
23016,4193,"Got some regrouping to do.\
I'll get back with you by Sunday.\
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thanks pickitjohn\
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any other video's or you tubes of the guitar?",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-05 08:34:06"
23017,9,"Hi Will\,\
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I forgot to ask\, would you like a case for the Castelluccia? Let me know. It fits in any of the standard Selmer size cases so anything that size will work.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-06-05 09:50:41"
23018,2201,"the only other videos i have are crappy iphone videos of me playing with my daughter: [url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151195007129725&set=vb.664024724&type=3&theater]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10 ... =3&theater[/url]\
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just an FYI\, I have someone coming over on saturday to check out the guitar..",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-05 10:07:56"
23019,1790,"Thanks\, Michael. It so happens that I do have an extra case around here that I think would probably fit\, so I think that's okay.\
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Will",22969,"BBCode","2013-06-05 10:21:56"
23020,9,"Ok\, just wanted to make sure. Thanks!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-06-05 10:24:49"
23021,4193,"Would of been by when I first saw it if I were there.\
Nothing like playing the guitar you think you want.\
Good luck with your sale.\
Keep me posted please.\
Thanks\
Pickitjohn",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-05 10:43:51"
23022,155,"Is the guitar on EBay yours? Or did someone steal your picks off this forum?\
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There are a lot of scams on EBay these days.  If it is yours\, I will place a bid this evening.\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc\
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[url=http://WWW.hotclubpacific.com]WWW.hotclubpacific.com[/url]",23022,"BBCode","2013-06-05 11:42:58"
23023,1634,"HA! No that's mine! Kitcomeowza is my eBay handle. \
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Let me know if you have any questions!\
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- Maxwell",23022,"BBCode","2013-06-05 11:50:59"
23024,9,"Hi Will\,\
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I shipped the guitar and pickup today. It should be there in 2-3 days. \
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I put the guitar in a case I had here that had a broken latch. It's actually still usable and it will protect the guitar in transit.\
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Thanks and enjoy!\
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Michael",22973,"BBCode","2013-06-05 14:44:44"
23025,1790,"thanks\, Michael. If you want that case back I could bring it to DiJ?",22969,"BBCode","2013-06-05 15:04:26"
23026,9,"don't worry about the case\, you can keep it. thanks!",22973,"BBCode","2013-06-05 15:32:50"
23027,1790,"Cheers\, Michael\, I'll buy you a drink at DiJ...",22969,"BBCode","2013-06-05 15:48:13"
23028,9,"Thanks in advance!",22973,"BBCode","2013-06-05 18:54:51"
23029,2138,"Hi\
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Quick question about this guitar...it looks like there are no fret markers at all.  I know some guys like that clean design.  Just curious if there are \"birds eye view\" type fret marking at all.\
Second\, how much bigger is this guitar compared to a Selmer petite bouche?\
Third\, how would you compare the sound to a Selmer?  Does it have that hard bark?  \
Last\, would this be shipped out to the buyer or would it head to DiJ with Jeff?\
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It would be kind of funny if I bought this guitar\, as I am travelling to DiJ with Rodrigo.\
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Thanks\,\
Jim",23029,"BBCode","2013-06-06 06:54:17"
23030,2890,"Hi Jim\,\
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Thanks for inquiring about the guitar.  There are birds eye view fret markers (otherwise I'd be totally lost!)\, so the clean fingerboard doesn't change the playability.  The guitar is bigger at the lower bout by 15mm (0.59 inches).  I've honestly never really thought too much about the difference.  In some ways\, the guitar plays easier than Jeff Radaich's Bob Holo.  I find the neck on the Shopis is really fantastic\, and the guitar is as light as a feather.  \
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As far as the sound goes\, I've never actually played a real Selmer (although I have been lucky enough to hang out at Fapy's house and hear him play two of his).  The sound of the Shopis is different\, but it's hard to compare a new guitar to one that is 70 years old!  \
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This guitar is heavily featured on the Black Market Trust album.  The rhythm tracks are kind of a wall of sound so it's not always easy to hear\, but we had several guitars to choose from  (Jeff's AJL\, Jeff's Holo\, an Altamira\, my AJL D-hole\, and the Rodrigo Shopis) and we used the Shopis extensively (especially on the slow songs that don't have double-tracked guitars\, like Penny and The Descent).  None of the other guitars (not even the Bob Holo guitar\, that the djangobooks world loves so much) could do double duty with gypsy songs but also hold up and produce a rich sound on the more \"naked\" acoustic ballads.\
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You can hear it doing a sweeter acoustic sound as the sole rhythm guitar here: [url=http://theblackmarkettrust.bandcamp.com/track/penny]http://theblackmarkettrust.bandcamp.com/track/penny[/url]\
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These things are always hard to describe for me\, but I'll give it a shot.  The Shopis is a great GUITAR.  It's great for gypsy jazz (as you can hear in the video)\, but anything will sound beautiful on it.  Many nice gypsy guitars (including Jeff's Holo and my AJL) sound terrible if you play Bach\, Smoke on the Water\, or anything else except GJ.   I would say that the dynamic range of the guitar (from soft and sweet to growly and everything in between) is much larger than in the other guitars I have played.  Rodrigo always points out that his instruments aren't bench copies.  He says on his website that he makes instruments with a warm\, even toned sound palette for solo playing.  \
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Lastly\, I'd ship the guitar to you as soon as the payment cleared.  Jeff is already taking his Holo to DiJ\, so I would feel bad about asking him to carry another guitar.\
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Please let me know if you have any other questions...\
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Best\,\
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Chris\
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[quote=\"jkaz\"]Hi\
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Quick question about this guitar...it looks like there are no fret markers at all.  I know some guys like that clean design.  Just curious if there are \"birds eye view\" type fret marking at all.\
Second\, how much bigger is this guitar compared to a Selmer petite bouche?\
Third\, how would you compare the sound to a Selmer?  Does it have that hard bark?  \
Last\, would this be shipped out to the buyer or would it head to DiJ with Jeff?\
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It would be kind of funny if I bought this guitar\, as I am travelling to DiJ with Rodrigo.\
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Thanks\,\
Jim[/quote]",23029,"BBCode","2013-06-06 07:38:16"
23031,226,"Hello Dennis\,\
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I'm not having a go at you in the forum but I think that guy's \"after\" playing is really shite and you are not doing yourself any favours as a teacher by posting it. I know he will improve with practice and I think it would have been much better if you had shown the difference after he had worked on it for a while.\
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Roger",23031,"BBCode","2013-06-06 14:43:24"
23032,4434,"I was wondering if you know of any teachers in NoCo I'm in Greeley but would be willing to travel  to a decent teacher. \
Little back round I'm a fairly new guitar player about 2 years most of my learning has been off youtube. I am really interested in learning rhythm more than lead. Any help would be much appreciated. \
                                             Jim",23032,"BBCode","2013-06-06 20:06:35"
23033,3232,"Hey Jim!\
I have a couple ideas... \
In Denver\, you might try Elliot Reed from Gypsy Swing Revue - but he might be more geared toward lead. Here is his website info: [url=http://gypsyswingrevue.com/Archive/AboutUs/ElliotReed.htm]http://gypsyswingrevue.com/Archive/Abou ... otReed.htm[/url]\
Aaron Walker\, in Denver\, might give lessons. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Aaron@co-musicproducer.com\">Aaron@co-musicproducer.com</a><!-- e -->\
Down here in Colorado Springs we have a super good rhythm player\, Stefan Doucette who gives lessons. He is really good but a bit of a drive for you. Here is his email:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sdouce86@yahoo.com\">sdouce86@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
I would be glad to sit down with you at any time and teach you what I know as well. \
We have a weekly djam down here on Tuesday nights if your ever interested...\
I haven't met anyone from north of Denver yet - but I wouldn't be surprised if there are some gypsy jazzers up there...\
Cheers\,\
Tom MacFarlane\
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23034,1267,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62272#p62272]Subject: South Sweden/Denmark Copenhagen[/url]\
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[quote=\"murillo\"]Check your inbox I sent you a private message.[/quote]\
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i checked\, but there's nothing there.\
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-rob",23034,"BBCode","2013-06-07 05:13:00"
23035,4435,"Hey Angelo!\
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Thanks so much for inviting me to the jam on Sunday. Here I was thinking it was going to be impossible to find anyone to play with!\
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Unfortunately I can't make it this Sunday because I'll be at a wedding in San Diego\, but in the future I would be very very down to jam\, so I hope you do this again and please let me know if you do. Put me on the mailing list! \
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I won't lie\, it's scary to me! I'm so early on I'm hesitant to even call myself a beginner\, but I also know the only way to learn is to dive in and everyone into gypsy jazz seems so chill and supportive\, i'm sure it will be awesome.\
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Thanks again and please do let me know when you do it again\, I'd love to come\
!\
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J",23035,"BBCode","2013-06-07 16:02:18"
23036,2735,"I'll definitely let you know\, do you happen to have a facebook account?\
It would just be easier for me to add you as I message everyone \
that comes to the jams thru facebook?\
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Angelo",23035,"BBCode","2013-06-07 16:49:32"
23037,4435,"sure do! [url=https://www.facebook.com/jbetrue]https://www.facebook.com/jbetrue[/url]\
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how often do you guys meet up? thanks!\
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j",23035,"BBCode","2013-06-07 17:05:44"
23038,2735,"We meet up once a month!!!",23035,"BBCode","2013-06-07 17:11:33"
23039,4193,"Hey Everett\, just wondering whether your guitar sold today\, or if it's still available.\
thanks pickitjohn",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-08 14:45:10"
23040,2201,"i still have it...wasn't able to connect with the person\, so it's still available",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-09 00:19:59"
23041,9,"Hi Denis\,\
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Thanks for posting this review of Patrick's new mic system. However\, I kindly ask that you remove references to JP and his site. As you aware\, he has written some very libelous things about me\, Dupont\, Bob Holo\, and many others. \
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Thanks and see you at DiJ!\
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Michael\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63999#p63999]Subject: The best mic system I ever tried![/url]\
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[quote=\"dennis\"]the waltz has no name\, everything is in the description though ... here it is copy and pasted\
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\"Patrick Inghilleri: leri130 AT msn.com\
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This is a waltz by Wasso Grünholz\, a Dutch Gypsy guitarist in the style of Django Reinhardt known for his beautiful compositions\, and also known for not naming his compositions. This was taught to me by Stochelo Rosenberg a few years ago.\
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This is a microphone/preamp system designed by Patrick Inghilleri from Marseille\, France. This is the prototype model and the only one in existence (at the moment). It was made for Jean-Paul Karcz from Montreal\, Quebec [url=http://www.gypsyguitarfans.com]http://www.gypsyguitarfans.com[/url]\
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It is by far the best amplification system that I've tried for Gypsy Jazz guitars (so far). It has the sound of a condenser microphone such as the Audio Technica seen at the end of the video\, but it does not require phantom power. Therefore\, the system will work on any guitar amplifier. The microphone itself has 3 cells\, 2 on top to capture the sound of the strings\, and another at the bottom to cancel feedback. I have yet to test the anti-feedback system in concert\, but if it works well\, then it would solve the problem for people who are used to playing in noisy situations. I have tried cranking it\, and only achieved feedback by pushing the volume to the max\, and by boosting the bass frequencies in the preamp's graphic EQ.\
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The preamp system is very interesting and full of different features that I wasn't able to try out yet. It has graphic EQ for the mic. You can also plug in a Stimer type pickup with separate controls as well as compression. It has a USB interface for plugging into the computer\, for recording and various outputs (RCA\, line out\, etc...) for various functions.\
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I am testing the system here in the context of a live performance. The rhythm guitar backing track is recorded with it. The EQ settings are flat. The preamp is plugged into an AER alpha\, and the EQ settings are flat as well. There is just a little touch of reverb.\
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For the second half of the video\, I am using an Audio Technica Pro 70 which is one of the most popular microphones for Gypsy Jazz guitarists who perform live. The main problem with this microphone is feedback issues when playing in noisy conditions. The volume was kept at the same level\, notice the extra bass due to the proximity effect.\
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The sound was not altered in any way in post production \, so you hear the tone as is. A Gefell concenser mic was used to capture the sound of the amp.\
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Demo by Denis Chang [url=http://www.denischang.com]http://www.denischang.com[/url]\"[/quote]",23041,"BBCode","2013-06-09 07:18:49"
23042,4438,"Hi...just saw your comment on the above\, re converting to a 6 string.\
I have to agree with you\, having previously owned a 1933 D hole with tone chamber and a 4 string Grande which I converted to a 6 string many years ago !\
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 I have just bought a 1933 EFS number 253 in great condition all original in its own original case\, I was tempted to convert it as its awkward to play without the A and E strings but common sense came to the rescue...best w Ade.",23042,"BBCode","2013-06-10 12:27:01"
23043,3937,"Thanks! You wouldn't consider selling it\, would you? If I may ask\, how much did you have to pay for it?\
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-Tenorlord\
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(The Ten-fingered Tzar of the Tenor Guitar)",23042,"BBCode","2013-06-10 13:26:30"
23044,4438,"Sorry not for sale....A",23042,"BBCode","2013-06-10 14:20:42"
23045,2681,"Hi Will\,\
I have been down for 3 weeks with a torn hamstring suffered while rollerblading. Lots of time to work on my right hand with a Steinberger knock-off I have had for many years. As previously written\, my primary instrument is BG banjo. So while I am fast with a thumbpick and fingerpicks\, my dexterity with a pick leaves something to be desired. For that reason\, I put Givone aside and have been working on rhythm. \
        I read your post on metronome speeds with downstrokes. Are you playing 2 notes per beat? BTW\, I also suffer from left handedness. If I recall from my lurking\, you are probably arriving at DIJ. Have a wonderful time. I hope to attend next year.\
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Best regards\, \
Bob",23045,"BBCode","2013-06-10 18:14:33"
23046,1790,"Hope you're on the mend\, Bob\, or at least able to enjoy your convalescence. \
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Yes\, I was working on the RH strokes using 8th notes\, 2 per beat. I eventually decided to give it up at the insistence of my guitarist son\, who said that using downstrokes on a new string every time like I was doing was giving my playing a jerky sound\, and that it sounded far better to violate the downstroke rule when necessary.\
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but you're the only one I've told about this heresy\, and please keep my secret.\
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I used to play some BG banjo and was/am a huge Bill Keith fan... Have you ever tried to use fingerpicks to play GJ?\
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will",23045,"BBCode","2013-06-11 05:33:34"
23047,2681,"Thanks Will\,\
That's what I figured. The downstroke thing seems to me to be something you do from childhood or have amazing aptitude. It does make sense. An upstroke will never sound like a rest stroke. Although I do like the feel of the downstrokes. As for your heresy\, at some point\, the music has to trump the technique.\
       I am also a huge Keith fan. I spent most of two days with him 20 years ago when I taught at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and he came in for a 2 day workshop. I learned his version of Caravan\, a tune that has gained me entree into jams with the big dogs. I seem to recall that you have played some plectrum and/or tenor. I don't know if you knew\, Bill attributed his chordal sophistication to his time playing with the Jim Kweskin Jug Band with the 5th string removed.\
        As far as GJ on the 5 string\, a buddy and I agonized over trying to play jazz for many years. We finally decided that due to the tuning and the lack of range\, you would be playing the music despite the instrument\, not because of it. Plus\, that damn first string tuned to D can lead to stretches that only Tal Farlow could make. I don't know if you know of Pat Cloud who recently recorded with Gonzalo. There are also some young kids who are pushing the boundaries. The technique they use is as unnatural to the banjo as GJ technique is to guitar. Also\, in the last 10 years\, there has been a resurgence of more traditional style and that is what people want to hear. At festivals the young hotshots are more apt to be emulating JD Crowe than Bill Keith.\
          Anyhow Will\, I have always enjoyed your comments and questions and look forward to meeting you one of these days.\
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Bob",23045,"BBCode","2013-06-11 07:49:36"
23048,1790,"Actually\, I was suggesting using fingerpicks on your guitar to play GJ... Crazy\, I know but flamenco guitarists play with amazing speed using their fingers.\
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caravan is a cool tune\, and Keith makes it sound great. The thing I found about that kind of approach was that for me anyway\, I couldn't really improvise within the Keith style\, but just had to regurgitate pre-memorized stuff\, and if I made the slightest mistake the wheels quickly fell off the wagon!\
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That's why I took off my fifth string and switched to plectrum\, it's really easy to fool around and do fun stuff without worrying about it... And I have to say that Bill Keith was my major inspiration to do that\, because the Kweskin Jug Band was one of my great faves as a teenager. \
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(BTW\, I once figured out what the $@&# Keith was doing on \"Red Rooster Blues\": he tuned his banjo down a whole tone to F tuning and then played with a mute--- sounded almost like a dobro!)\
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I guess I just like people who do crazy weird shit like that... Although I like GJ\, one of the things that drive me nuts about it is that it seems to have internalized such a rigid set of rules and regs that its almost like a religion because it discourages that kind of stuff!\
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will",23045,"BBCode","2013-06-11 08:03:56"
23049,3182,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64064#p64064]Subject: Django in June[/url]\
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[quote=\"Greg in Prt\"]Hey\, that sounds great. \
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Actually\, I have already purchased a bus ticket from Boston to Northampton for Monday. But I would certainly consider riding with you instead -- although I would have to eat the ticket price. No refunds!\
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I'm actually not flying in on Monday\, but will be at my daughter's apt on Beacon St. in downtown Boston. But\, if I ride with you\, I reckon I could get to the airport to rendezvous.\
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For sure\, though\, I will need a lift back to the airport on Sunday. My flight back to Portland (the Oregon one) leaves at 5:05 that afternoon. \
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What's the next step? Of course\, I'm happy to contribute to the cost.\
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Look forward to hearing from you.\
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Greg[/quote]\
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I can be reached at jimvence@gmail (I check 2-3 times daily)\, and my iPhone is 585-354-3919",23049,"BBCode","2013-06-11 10:24:29"
23050,1542,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64067#p64067]Subject: Django in June[/url]\
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[quote=\"jimvence\"]Greg\, I may have additional pickups on Sunday\, if you have a sunk cost on a bus ticket\, stay with that.   I'll drop you a PM to discuss Sunday.[/quote]\
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Just to clarify: My bus ticket is for Monday: Boston to Northampton. So what I'll need is a lift back to Boston (Logan) on Sunday.\
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Look forward to hearing from you.\
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Greg",23050,"BBCode","2013-06-11 11:07:27"
23051,3182,"Ah yes\, I meant \"additional pickups\" on Monday.",23049,"BBCode","2013-06-11 11:11:29"
23052,2681,"I did not realize that is what you were suggesting. Wow\, talk about heresy. I can just see the headlines\, \"American stoned to death at Samois.\" \
         Although I started with Kottke style which put me way ahead of the game when I picked up a banjo\, I have not fingerpicked on guitar in 30 years. I just bought a cool OM that lends itself to that so I may start again. I play some Reno style\, so I can play single note line with picks faster than with a pick.\
        As for doing it GJ style\, I don't think I could get \"the sound\". Plus\, I don't know what I would do for rhythm. I am really enjoying La Pompe and I am pretty happy with how my rhythm is coming along. Also\, as a BG banjoist\, although I am comfortable playing in most keys without a capo\, to make it sound right\, you play in G\,C and D\, then put on a capo and play G\,C andD.\
         I know what you mean about Keith style. I am a pretty good improviser\, but I have to play those damn fiddle tunes ad nauseum before I can play them with a fiddler. And\,yes\, I do feel like I am regurgitating. I have many friends from the Beanblossom festival. They do tons of Monroe tunes\, so lately I have been learning obscure Monroe tunes. It does get easier.\
          I know what you mean about the rigid rules\, but I guess that comes from liking music that has a certain sound. The \"it all sounds alike\" comment \
comes to mind.\
         I got semi-retired involuntarily a year ago\, so I have the time. I just don't have 20 years. But I plan on enjoying the journey.\
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Bob",23045,"BBCode","2013-06-11 12:38:17"
23053,2201,"Hey There\
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Just checking in to see if you're still interested in the guitar. Let me know. \
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hope all is well",23012,"BBCode","2013-06-11 17:30:42"
23054,4434,"The weekly djam sounds like fun\, where does it happen? I could buzz out of work early to come down and listen. \
Thank you for the referrals on teachers going to contact a few and see about some lesson. Have been kind of limited to learning things on youtube\, bought a few of the beginner classes on gypsyjazzschool.com\, was thinking of investing in Dennis Changs videos also. So getting feed back and guidance from a real person would be awesome. \
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                                                                      Jim",23032,"BBCode","2013-06-11 21:10:32"
23055,4221,"Hi there. Just found your post on Djangobooks for the Django licks PDF. unfortunately the link you posted isn't active anymore. I guess I cam across your post too late. Can you let me have the pdf file please? or direct me to somewhere I can download it.\
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Many thanks\
Shaun Newbie Gjer!",23055,"BBCode","2013-06-12 01:53:36"
23056,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64093#p64093]Subject: Patenotte 260[/url]\
Hey JG\, not wanting to be a pest. I just got back from seeing a Luthier that is in San Antonio Tx @ Guitar Tex John Thurston who work with Jacques gypsy guitars some years before coming to Texas.\
While we were checking out the guitar I noticed Three ghost signatures on the top of the guitar above the fretboard between the soundhole and rope binding.\
For sure one is Dorado Schmitt. Looks like before the guitar had the finish applied three people signed the guitar maybe on a piece of paper placed over the top. Did you ever notice the signitures or know anything about them? I'm gonna try and see if there more legible with a black light. \
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Thanks pickitjohn[/quote]\
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Hello pickitjohn\,\
Those signatures were real: Dorado and his son Samson signed it a few years ago after a clinic.\
As it was fading\, I removed it completely\, and really thought this was just a memory. I am sorry you can still see it. Since you are working with a luthier\, I am sure he has some good tricks to remove what's remaining.\
Keep me updated.\
Cheers\,\
JG",23056,"BBCode","2013-06-12 15:00:45"
23057,1790,"bob\, I been a-thinkin---- you know that Django recorded a few songs finger style\, right?  off the top of my head I can think of Memories of Spain and Tea For Two\, and maybe there are more...?\
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plus did you know that Oscar Aleman and Teddy Bunn both played using a thumb pick instead of a plectrum?\
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so there's lots of precedence for you to play GJ finger style... or me\, for that matter",23045,"BBCode","2013-06-12 21:06:31"
23058,3232,"Jim\,\
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We meet every Tuesday at Paul McCann's house. No djam next week because of Django in June - 5 of us are going. But I think we are on for the 25th and then July 2nd. We have a variety of instruments and abilities that come to our djams - none of us are professional musicians. Mostly\, we just play to have fun and there are really no egos involved - so soloing is encouraged. And because we play jazz\, mistakes are applauded! From these people we form a band called Hot Djam and play occasional gigs. We are playing on Friday\, although our original venue is unavailable due to the Black Forest Fire. \
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Let me know if you want info on the djam and I can email you addresses and contact phone numbers.\
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Tom",23032,"BBCode","2013-06-13 08:19:59"
23059,3797,"Hi Paul!\
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Just wanted to let you know that I'm interested in buying your Stimer pickup if your friend decides to pass on that.\
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Best Regards\,\
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-Amund",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-13 15:49:02"
23060,2132,"OK\, Amund\, will do.  I'm giving him a day or two\, then will get in touch.  Thanks\, man.  Hope things are going well.  \
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Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-13 15:54:54"
23061,3747,"Hi Mike...\
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I met you last year at DiJ.  I have a fond memory of it because when I had just arrived you were the first person I met and right away you made me feel very welcome.  And you also put like a 40\,000 dollar vintage Selmer in my lap and said\, \"Here\, try this one!\".\
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I'm shooting you an email because I live minutes away from Jacques Manzolini here in Maryland...in fact I bought my Shelly Park from him.  I ran into him at last weeks Djangofest Northeast and your name came up and he mentioned you were passing through.\
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If you are around I would be happy to take you to lunch or dinner!  Also\, I am driving an SUV up to Smith College and will arrive Monday so if I can help you transport anything between Maryland and Mass. just let me know.\
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I literally live about 15 minutes from Jacques.  If I don't see you here I'll see you at Smith!\
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My contact info is:\
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410-812-1331\
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Best\,\
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Steve A\,\
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PS:  Please contact me via my email verses using this forum because I never really check this...I just did it now to contact you.",23061,"BBCode","2013-06-14 08:47:04"
23062,6,"MIchael sent me a message saying you've asked about the Howling Monkey picks.  I had Brian make me one that is similar to a 5mm Wegen Trimus.  He did a great job. Nice blue color and close to the Wegen. It has a more \"handmade\" feel since Wegen has his picks down to a fine art!  I like the feel of the pick; the material feels more organic somehow.  Sound is a nice\, smooth\, slightly warner sound than the Wegen. The Wegen\, on the otherhand\, is a bit crisper\, clearer and louder than the HM.  For volume and clarity\, I prefer the Wegen; for practicing around the house and gigs where I use a pickup and volume is not as much an issue\, I enjoy using the HM as well.  I hope this helps.  AE",22912,"BBCode","2013-06-14 13:04:57"
23063,2132,"Hey Amund - \
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If you want the Stimer\, it's yours\, $125 US\, just have to figure out shipping/insurance.  I have to be honest\, I've rarely shipped anything internationally\, so bear with me.  Paypal is fine\, but it looks like they tack a fee of 3.9%.  \
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Let me know if still interested\, we'll get it done.  Thanks\, man.\
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Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-15 06:53:30"
23064,2138,"Ben\,\
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Can I get a copy of the chart index you created?  Thanks for putting it together.\
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See you in MA\
Jim",23064,"BBCode","2013-06-15 06:57:20"
23065,3797,"That's great! Just let me know the total amount to pay you once you have figured out the shipping costs and I'll pay you through PayPal. \
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Best Regards\,\
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-Amund",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-15 08:48:08"
23066,2132,"Great\, Amund\, glad it's going to you.  Just need your address\, to figure it out.  Do you have a preferred service\, for stuff sent from overseas?\
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Thanks!\
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Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-15 09:09:05"
23067,620,"Sure\, Jim\, what's your e-mail?",23067,"BBCode","2013-06-15 09:12:13"
23068,3797,"Amund Lauritzen\
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Søndre Skogvei 89\
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5056 Bergen\
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Hordaland\, Norway\
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I have no specific preferences as long as the pickup is shipped in a way that makes sure it is protected well.\
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Regards\,\
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-Amund",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-15 10:30:02"
23069,2132,"Thanks\, Amund - I'm working on it.  I really have very no int'l shipping experience - you pay customs on your end\, right?  Is there a way to avoid customs altogether?",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-15 11:20:49"
23071,2132,"Sorry\, Amund\, learning on the fly. I'm afraid I'd have to declare the full value and as I understand it\, you'd pay VAT and customs clearance on that end. I intend to ship USPS\, first class or priority. Are you still interested?",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-15 11:28:20"
23072,3797,"No problem. I don't think the amount is high enough to impose any significant taxes anyway. Yes\, if the customs decide it needs to be taxed\, I'll be charged that amount when I go pick up the package at the post office. That is no problem to me. \
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USPS is great! I have very good experiences with them.\
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Yes\, I am still interested. Just let me know when you have the total amount and let me know that and the e-mail address associated with your PayPal and I'll send the money.",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-15 12:28:01"
23073,2132,"Amund\, it looks like First class has no insurance\, but is roughly $20 US\, but there's no insurance\, and priority mail\, with insurance\, is $42.87.  Both have tracking.  Do you prefer one over the other?\
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I'd just need to tack the PP fee\, 3.9% ($5).",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-15 12:51:11"
23074,2132,"Just to move it along\, your total with shipping would be $173 for Priority Int'l\, and $150 for First Class.  My PP e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:gadjolune@gmail.com\">gadjolune@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  Can't get it out today (USPS closed) but canget it out Monday morning.  Once you send money\, I'll know which way you want to go and I'll get it in the mail.  \
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Glad you're taking this one\, Amund.  I've a good deal of respect for you and your work\, glad it's going to a good home.  \
\
Thanks\,\
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Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-15 12:59:33"
23075,3399,"Hey stringswinger\,\
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How's that miller pickup? Does it have a similar sound to the stimer? I know you said it is weaker but it still puts out that same electric sound correct? I might be interested if the price is right. How much are you looking for it?\
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By the way\, does it have the clip or the putty?\
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-Justin",23075,"BBCode","2013-06-15 14:19:55"
23076,155,"Hi Justin\,\
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The pickup sounds like a Stimer for sure. It has a clip. It does not have a volume knob.\
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A new one like this would cost $375.  Make me an offer.\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",23075,"BBCode","2013-06-15 16:59:58"
23077,2132,"Hey Amund - \
\
Not pressing\, just want to make sure you want to go ahead\, there was some interest on the stimer and I'm holding it off market.  No rush\, just want to confirm you want to grab it\, before I confirm it's been taken.  Thanks\, man.\
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-16 09:56:17"
23078,3797,"I just sent the money. I chose \"send to family or friends\" so as to avoid that you have to pay any fee. The fee on my behalf was $6.50\, no problem really.",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-16 10:29:33"
23079,2132,"Got it\, thanks\, Amund\, will go out tomorrow via USPS First Class.  I'll get you the tracking no. once it goes out.  \
\
Congratulations\, man\, have fun!\
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-16 10:30:19"
23080,2132,"Sorry\, man\, I really am ignorant with this stuff - I didn't know you could elect this \"friends and family\" thing\, and wasn't aware you incur a fee - the $150 I quoted you included the roughly $5 I thought I had to pay...I'll refund you some.  \
\
Thanks again!\
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-16 10:34:18"
23081,2132,"Just tried\, looks like I can't issue a partial refund \"for personal payments or for transactions marked as pending...\"  Sorry\, man\, I feel badly.  I'll just send you the difference in a couple days\, don't want you to eat that cost.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-16 10:37:14"
23082,3797,"Don't worry about it man\, I'll gladly pay the fee.",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-16 11:29:13"
23083,2132,"OK\, sorry for my ignorance\, friend.  I owe you a nice sahti.  If you don't mind softwood scent in your beers. :D",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-16 11:52:37"
23084,3797,"Thank you  :) \
\
The next step for me now is to save up for a Peche a la Mouche amp to do the Stimer justice. I have a decent amp\, but it's not a tube amp so it sounds kind of dead. But now I got the first piece of the puzzle with the Stimer  :D \
\
I love the slightly distorted sound Stochelo gets with the Peche a la Mouche. That's the sound I want to acquire. A bit more distorted than Django\, but still pays respect to the electric Django sound:\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr5o6rZ1kFU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr5o6rZ1kFU[/url]",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-16 14:56:10"
23085,259,"I am still ready to try going through some tunes and compare guitars if you feel like coming over\, not Sat. \
\
\
David Bieling\
386 6023 10 AM or 6:30 best",17630,"BBCode","2013-06-16 18:20:04"
23086,3399,"Hey Marc\,\
\
I'm gonna hold out on the pickup for a few days. I'm going to check on the vintage stimer on eBay first and then I'll get back to you. 375 is a bit steep for me but I could possibly do something in the early 200 range. Seeing as stimers go for the same price new/used\, I thought it could possibly be a good start. \
\
I'll be sure to keep in touch in the next few days.\
\
-Justin",23075,"BBCode","2013-06-16 20:44:10"
23087,155,"Hi Justin\,\
\
I'd let it go for $225 including shipping. Let me know\,\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",23075,"BBCode","2013-06-16 21:29:44"
23088,3399,"Sounds like a reasonable price. Ill keep you posted in the next few days on whether or not ill be buying it. Look for a PM from me before the weekend. \
\
Thanks\,\
Justin",23075,"BBCode","2013-06-17 00:03:11"
23089,2132,"Hey Amund - \
\
Just want you to know your pickup went out via USPS First Class this morning\, tracking no. LJ 150 972 474 US.  Many thanks again\, and I hope you find years of enjoyment with the pickup.  \
\
I also hope to cross musical paths one day.  \
\
Best wishes\,\
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-17 06:47:00"
23090,3797,"Thank you Paul!\
\
Indeed\, maybe Samois 2014 or one of the other festivals? I considered going this year but my rhythm guitar playing needs more work. I'll go next year for sure. Hope to see you then  :)",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-17 07:27:26"
23091,2138,"Ben\,\
\
Sorry I'm late getting back on this.  My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimkaznosky@gmail.com\">jimkaznosky@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.  Thanks Again.\
\
Jim",23064,"BBCode","2013-06-17 09:06:55"
23092,620,"OK\, we're on the road now\, I'll do it when we get in.",23067,"BBCode","2013-06-17 09:18:55"
23093,40,"Hi Dave. Yeah man I am sure we could figure out a time to play some tunes and check out guitars and stuff. I am pretty busy these days and I work odd hours. Sometimes 9-5 sometimes 4-12 sometimes 12-8\, I know its nuts. So yeah lets stay in touch and work it out. If saturdays aren't good for you what days and times are good for you?\
\
Caleb",17630,"BBCode","2013-06-17 09:22:41"
23094,259,"I don't work so it is up to you when\, although  I am typically not here afternoons.\
\
Dave",17630,"BBCode","2013-06-17 16:04:41"
23095,2132,"Thank [i]you[/i]\, Amund.  \
\
Summer 2014\, our son will be singing in the Aberdeen Int'l Youth Festival.  We're really excited\, and are trying to make it so we can hit Samois and travel a bit\, then head over to Scotland.  I'm hopeful for an extended stay\, if not an outright move to France....if not 2014\, 2015 then.  \
\
I'd love to hook up at Samoreau.  Will stay in touch\, good health to you friend.  \
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-17 16:06:13"
23096,248,"Michael\,\
This guitar is with Luke hendon or Ben Andrews- I would appreciate a great deal if you could show it wednesday night in the vintage guitar bruhahah! Had a great hang with Robin Nolan\, and with Dwight here in NYC - so when are you coming?\
I hope you find the Django in June a great time!\
Cheers\,\
Ben\
ps. My phone is 646-872-4435. whats yours?",22971,"BBCode","2013-06-17 17:16:33"
23098,2132,"Hey Amund - just an FYI\, don't know if you've checked but I did\, today\, and I see it's in the mail stream and on its way to you.  Thanks again\, hope it brings you playing pleasure!\
\
Ciao\,\
\
Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-06-19 14:59:59"
23099,2735,"Hey it's Angelo\, did I get your email address? I remember\
you telling me you don't have a facebook account.\
Can I get your email?\
\
Angelo",23099,"BBCode","2013-06-19 15:16:24"
23100,3797,"That's great! I look forward to trying it out  :D",23059,"BBCode","2013-06-19 15:39:08"
23101,4004,"I still have it\, haven't been trying to sell lately.  If you are definitely interested please let me know.  I had talked with Michael to send it up to him next week to put up for sale on Djangobooks\, but if you want it I would prefer to sell directly to you - we both save money.\
\
The guitar has barely been played and is in new condition.  I have another GJ guitar I play regularly.  I wanted to keep it\, but now looking for an electric for an ongoing recording project.\
\
Please let me know if you have any questions. \
\
Thank you\,\
\
Bill",23101,"BBCode","2013-06-20 07:26:25"
23102,4004,"I still have it\, haven't been trying to sell lately. If you are definitely interested please let me know. I had talked with Michael to send it up to him next week to put up for sale on Django Books\, but if you want it I would prefer to sell directly to you - we both save money.\
\
The guitar has barely been played and is in new condition. I have another GJ guitar I play regularly. I wanted to keep it\, but now looking for an electric for an ongoing recording project.\
\
Please let me know if you have any questions.\
\
Thank you\,\
\
Bill",23101,"BBCode","2013-06-20 07:29:41"
23103,2122,"Hello\,\
\
Where are you located - important because of duty and shipping...(hoping that you are in north america\, even better canada :-)",23103,"BBCode","2013-06-20 08:18:56"
23104,4004,"Hi\,\
\
I'm in San Francisco\, California.  In the past I've shipped and received guitars from Canada\, no duty I believe.\
\
Bill",23103,"BBCode","2013-06-20 08:28:32"
23105,2122,"That is good - but you will have to mark it down to like 300$ worth in the shipping slip - as Micheal doing it\, since it is not american made\, they will hit it with duty\, most likely.\
\
Please find out how much the shipping would be.\
\
Please use my email from here\, much easier to communicate: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:fazekasgyuri@yahoo.ca\">fazekasgyuri@yahoo.ca</a><!-- e -->\
\
Is there a video about the guitar? If not\, could you please make a small one\, few chords\, notes up and down?\
\
Thanks\
\
George\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:fazekasgyuri@yahoo.ca\">fazekasgyuri@yahoo.ca</a><!-- e -->",23103,"BBCode","2013-06-20 09:12:34"
23106,2122,"I'm in Ottawa\, Ontario - for the shipping cost\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:fazekasgyuri@yahoo.ca\">fazekasgyuri@yahoo.ca</a><!-- e -->",23103,"BBCode","2013-06-20 09:34:25"
23107,3961,"Hey Angelo\, \
  my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:1980landeros@gmail.com\">1980landeros@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->  hope all is well with you.",23099,"BBCode","2013-06-20 11:40:40"
23108,4449,"Hi\
\
I just wondered if you could point me in the direction of a copy of the django 2008 fakebook or something similar that is transposable\, as I play with a saxophonist who has to play alto and is more used to tenor.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Joe Morris",23108,"BBCode","2013-06-20 12:16:13"
23109,4193,"Hey Mike\,\
\
    Hope D. I. J. is a blast. Good Luck with your sale\, wish I was back in phila to check it out. I'm 64 grew up in SW Phila. I should be coming back this year probably August to visit I'd love to exchange info and hook up to jam if you'd like. Do you have any video's posted of the guitar?\
    My sister lives in Mullica Hill and that is where I usually hang when I come. My Mom is also in a senior community near her.\
    I'm playing a Gitane J.J. DG300 it's a great guitar but I feel I'm ready for something new. I purchased a Palenotte 260 and having some adjustment issues and also adjusting myself to the short scale neck. It's got an interesting tone wanting to correct intonation and volume issues. Have a couple of bridges coming\, we'll see if that takes me across to the sound promise land.\
\
Let me know how the sale goes. Good Luck\
\
John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
512-294-6350\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23109,"BBCode","2013-06-21 07:09:55"
23110,3795,"Hi John\,\
\
  Thanks for reaching out. I am having a great time learning and jamming as you might expect here at Django in June. \
\
     I haven't posted any videos\, but perhaps I will at some point. Good idea. \
\
     I'd be happy to jam\, sure! Depending on when you are in town\, there may be a gel up jam going on that you could attend. We usually assemble monthly. \
\
     Thanks\, cheers\,\
Mike Nikolidakis\
856-796-0011\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mikegnik@gmail.com\">mikegnik@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23109,"BBCode","2013-06-21 09:36:41"
23111,4,"Hey Bob\,\
\
Where'd you get that track? Is there more? I'd love to hear it if there is and I've got plenty to reciprocate with.\
\
How're you? \
\
Best\,\
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Ted",23111,"BBCode","2013-06-21 20:29:26"
23113,455,"Hi Jazza\,\
\
Yes please send a picture to:\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike (Bones on the forum)",23113,"BBCode","2013-06-22 14:04:13"
23114,4425,"Hi there\, scot.\
I was just wondering\, what's up with your avatar?\
\
Just being curious\, that's all. Woudn't expect that around here.\
\
Have a nice rest of the weekend\,\
Adam.",23114,"BBCode","2013-06-23 07:27:22"
23115,6,"Hi Barengero.  Just wondering but how's the Russian seven-string thing is coming? Were you able to find teaching material?  Did you ever run across any translation of S. Orekov music from seven to six string guitar?  I've been intrigued by this sound for years myself and might give it a try this year...  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  AE",23115,"BBCode","2013-06-23 07:29:31"
23116,1581,"Hi\, Passacaglia\, \
\
First\, I'm a GJ accordion wanna-be player. I've seen many of your posts on DJbooks forum and they're always a pleasure to read. \
\
I've been reading your posts about getting affordable lodging for DFNW and I can TOTALLY commiserate with you. I live in Bellingham\, WA\, about 50 miles north of Langley and my husband and I have been going to DFNW for about six years now.  When we started we stayed in a run-down place\, albeit with a great view!\, for $90/night.  She closed down and since then it's been a struggle.  We ended up at Saratoga Inn one year and that was so expensive that we cut back on the numbers of days we go\, but then they set a four-night limit.  I can't blame them because there are certainly people who go to DFNW who can pay that\, but the upshot of all this is that this year for the first time we're going for only ONE concert (Fapy of course!) instead of the usual EIGHT and driving home afterwards instead of staying for the jamming\, which is my favorite part (as you know from going to DIJ). \
\
Anyway\, to your questions.  I have a friend who stayed in Freeland many times. It's 8 miles away. Not far UNLESS you've been jamming\, which usually involves drinking!  But it sounds like you won't have a car. Langley is such a sleepy little town\, I'd call the taxi place you mention and ask them specifically if they work all night during DFNW and if they'll go to Freeland.  If they will\, IMHO that is your absolute best bet.  (As an aside\, When we have gone to DFNW each year\, when we ARRIVE we make our reservations for the NEXT year because one year\, someone had reserved our room before we checked out!)  It'll be MUCH MORE affordable than Langley and even if money is no object you can't usually find a room.  I tried to get just a room in a house this year and had no luck.\
\
Also\, I can't remember from your post\, but there is a campground.  The weather then can be glorious or really rainy -- you won't know until you get there. \
\
By the way\, I am DESPERATE to go to DIJ.  I've been playing for a few years\, but I'm still a beginner and it sounds like everybody is so forgiving there.  And with everybody \"captive\" so to speak at the college you have REAL access to the performers.  The jams at DFNW don't sound as forgiving as those at DIJ.  I have yet to get up the courage to sit in on one!\
\
Good luck with your attempts to get to DFNW -- it's a wonderful festival and I'm hoping next year we'll be back to doing the whole thing (UNLESS I go to DIJ !).  \
\
By the way\, are you coming for the whole festival?  I'm bummed to be missing the first night because Mark Atkinson playing with Caravan is great.  Actually\,  what am I saying?  They're all great -- the concerts are the best and if you haven't seen Pearl Django and John Jorgenson yet you're in for a real treat!\
\
Cheers\, \
Lorretta",23116,"BBCode","2013-06-23 14:51:01"
23117,2132,"Loretta\, WOW\, thank you for all this information - really helpful!  Particularly coming from a local\, very\, very much appreciate the advice.  \
\
I regret my wife and I have sat down for a heart-to-heart about all this\, and regretfully I'm letting this year's DFNW - of all years! - go.  I have a complicating factor\, a pretty nasty medical issue that makes planning really difficult\, and so after gathering as much info as I could\, we wistfully sat down together and concluded it's best I don't head out.  I love Fapy so much\, what a wonderful concert you're going to see.  I'm sorry you won't be able to do the Sunday \"Djamming with Fapy\" thing\, but hear you on the logistics frustrations.  \
\
If I can say anything hopeful\, that would be to praise\, with everything I can\, DIJ and the job Andrew does with it.  I've never experienced anything like this and was deeply sad not to go this year...Patrus's couple of vids brought back such a warmth of memory\, if also a little sting of melancholy at having missed it this year.  If you can at\, I sure hope you can go.  Can't remember what night it was\, but a good part of my night's jam was with a mando- and  accordion-heavy bunch\, Dallas Vietty at center seat.  An unbelievable experience\, and I'm already making plans for next year.  \
\
My brother used to live in WA\, and I spent some time there when I was a kid...and have such memories of how beautiful your state is.  Like a blue-green lush filter from a Jane Campion film.  I hope to make it back again.  \
\
Thank you again\, and yes\, don't worry about your experience level\, if wanting to go to DIJ - EVERYONE I met\, everyone I played with\, was kind and generous of spirit.  I'm still very much a noob myself....rhythm seems to be my thing\, and I feel like I'm on rung one of even that.  Ours is a pretty cool little community\, I think...one of the things I treasure from this music.  \
\
Hope to cross paths someday\, happy playing!\
\
Paul",23117,"BBCode","2013-06-23 15:07:42"
23118,4193,"Hope your Django in June was great. Wish I had made it. \
Did someone buy your guitar?\
How did you Jacques Castelluccia do\, sure is pretty Craig did a great job.\
Checking on flights in August just need to check on best times with my family.\
Have you played any of Craig's guitars.\
thanks pickitjohn",23109,"BBCode","2013-06-23 19:31:03"
23119,4193,"Hope your Django in June was great. Wish I had made it. \
Did someone buy your guitar?\
How did you Jacques Castelluccia do\, sure is pretty Craig did a great job.\
Checking on flights in August just need to check on best times with my family.\
Have you played any of Craig's guitars.\
thanks pickitjohn",23109,"BBCode","2013-06-23 19:36:15"
23120,151,"Hi Adam\
\
No surprise that an inquiry about that avatar should come from the Czech Republic!  In the late 60s and early 70s\, I was racing motorcycles in Florida.  One of the best motocross bikes back then was the 1970 CZ 250cc; I had one and won some races with it.  I always admired the the thinking and engineering that went into the design of that bike and always regretted selling it.  I suppose I used the CZ icon as my avatar for the good memories and because it's cool and unique.\
\
There are a lot of men my age who remember those CZ race bikes the same way I do and many of these old bikes have been restored to their former glory.  A well-restored 1970 250 or 360 CZ is worth quite a lot of money here.  \
\
Anyway\, that's the story - not much to it.  I'm hoping to visit the Czech Republic next year as a tourist - always wanted to see Prague.\
\
Best\
Scot",23114,"BBCode","2013-06-24 07:24:32"
23121,4425,"Hi scot\,\
yeah\, I thought it had something to do either with motorcycles or weapons (as ČZ literally means \"Czech Armory\").\
\
Good old machines\, simple and working. Glad you like them.\
\
I live in Brno (second largest city - around 300k people) and there still is ČZ factory that manufacture weapons.\
\
I was thinking about visiting Prague this year\, so I could see Yorgui playing\, but it didn't work out. We'll se next year.\
\
Thank you for reply.\
Best regards\,\
Adam.",23114,"BBCode","2013-06-24 10:00:31"
23122,4193,"Hey Mike\,\
\
    Just saw a guitar like yours on ebay:  :D  :shock: \
gypsy jazz GUITARE by Jacques CASTELLUCCIA 1950\
[url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/gypsy-jazz-GUITARE-by-Jacques-CASTELLUCCIA-1950-/281125232866?pt=Guitar&hash=item41745ea0e2]http://www.ebay.com/itm/gypsy-jazz-GUIT ... 41745ea0e2[/url]\
\
$645.00 $50.00 shipping\
\
5 hours left to bid\
\
pickitjohn",23109,"BBCode","2013-06-24 11:59:59"
23123,1581,"Hey\, Paul\, \
\
I'm sorry to hear about your medical woes -- never fun -- but I know from reading your message and other Djangobooks messages that you are one positive person and that's got to be helping!  \
\
I hear you about DIJ.  I have a friend that I see each year at DFNW and he just went to DIJ for the first time.  He sent an e-mail from there saying that (1) Tcha is a monster (I had the pleasure of seeing Tcha at last year's DFNW and he is indeed a monster)\, (2) he bombed on a solo and it was no big deal\, for which he will be forever grateful (Cool!)\, and (3) he has an amazing video of Tcha and one of the accordion players jamming that he's going to get to me somehow\, knowing how I love watching accordion players jam. Put that together with what you've said about how nice/forgiving people are and  I really think I just HAVE to go next year.\
\
Thanks for the nice words about WA State -- it is a beautiful place I live in\, but I know from firsthand experience that Madison is pretty wonderful too -- that's where you are\, right?  I lived in Chicago during the 80s and met my husband there\, who is from Beloit\, WI.  We did a lot of traveling in Wisconsin during my time in the Midwest and I fell totally in love with Madison.  Truly one of the coolest \"college towns.\"  \
\
I do hope we can cross paths sometimes\, Paul. It'd be great to jam with you sometime!\
\
Lorretta",23116,"BBCode","2013-06-25 08:46:47"
23124,3182,"Would you like to review\, then share a manual workaround\, attached?\
\
I'd post it myself\, but as author\, I thought I'd give you a chance to review first\
\
Jimmy\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23124,"BBCode","2013-06-25 10:55:08"
23125,426,"Hey Jimmy\,\
\
Feel free to post that\, but it's not something I'd want my own name on\, as it's very clearly mashed together from Soundslice screenshots and doesn't look that great. We'll eventually have printer-friendly versions of stuff on Soundslice directly.\
\
Adrian",23124,"BBCode","2013-06-25 11:16:16"
23126,3182,"...exactly why I wanted to take your name off\, or at least clearly state I am the mashup editor ;0)  I may dress it up and add the last A to it before I do so",23124,"BBCode","2013-06-25 11:20:35"
23127,2482,"Hello I live in Sweden and studied your books for a while. They really helped me develop my playing a lot. Last week I found out that you have a Facebook group and applied to join but  haven´t got an answer. I would just like to konw if the group is closed for new mebmers?\
\
By the way I am great fan of your playing. \
\
Best regards",23127,"BBCode","2013-06-28 07:14:14"
23128,3757,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63706#p63706]Subject: Dell'Arte Hommage Favino Style Guitar for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"MaxwellGarces\"]This is my trusty 2006 Dell'Arte Hommage made in San Diego by luthier John Kinnard. Many that have played this guitar and have played other Hommages have said mine is the best they have played and duplicates the Favino tone as it set out to do. I love this guitar very much\, but need to sell it to make room for some new items.\
\
I keep it in great condition\, wiping the frets and fret board down after each play and detailing the entire instrument with each string change.\
\
At 7 years of age it just keeps sounding better and opening up that much more. It is loud and has a great tone: full\, rich\, and balanced with quite a bark. Sounds just like an old Favino. Spruce top\, Rosewood back and sides\, Favino style 3 piece Maple neck\, Rosewood headstock\, Ebony fret board\, DR Tail Piece and BigTone pick up!\
\
Comes with Superior JG Jumbo Hard Shell Case and a new set of Argentine 1610MF's\, plus I just re-strung it this weekend.\
\
PM me for price if you are interested.\
\
Thank you!\
\
-Maxwell[/quote]",23128,"BBCode","2013-06-28 08:25:40"
23129,1634,"There was no text in the message\, just the description from my posting. Did you have a specific question? Let me know\, thanks!\
\
- Maxwell",23128,"BBCode","2013-06-28 08:34:30"
23130,4193,"Hey JG if this is a double post to you I'm sorry. Navigating messages from DB sucks. IMO\
\
I just put a new bridge on the guitar.\
\
OMG\
\
It's great Lots of volume and great tone. I'm so happy with it.\
\
Glad to have your old love she's a beauty. If it weren't  for Michael B I would of never even looked for one.\
\
thanks again\
pickitjohn",23130,"BBCode","2013-06-28 08:46:41"
23131,1063,"That's interesting. Can you tell me what kind of modification you did with the bridge?",23056,"BBCode","2013-06-28 10:01:02"
23132,4193,"After reading different post I started checking the bridge to see\
How it mates with the top. It needed some sanding \, you could see light under the feet.  That gave about 40 % more volume.  I then took some of the mass from the bottom notch 12 grams to 10 grams.  That really brightened things up\, however being cautious I felt it best to work on \" non original\" bridge.\
I ordered 3 bridges from eBay China and got them yesterday. I have one fitted last night and it's so much louder and brighter. The bottom of the new bridge  had much more mass removed. I need to weigh it to know the difference. Also the notch extended into the feet.\
I'm a happy man. I just knew this guitar had some mojo.\
Some one had posted something like get you bridge right and you'll have a new guitar.\
Getting the frets dressed and side markers on the neck this weekend. My luthier wants to buy this and my gitane.\
Later be well",23130,"BBCode","2013-06-28 10:48:53"
23133,4193,"After reading different post I started checking the bridge to see\
How it mates with the top. It needed some sanding \, you could see light under the feet.  That gave about 40 % more volume.  I then took some of the mass from the bottom notch 12 grams to 10 grams.  That really brightened things up\, however being cautious I felt it best to work on \" non original\" bridge.\
I ordered 3 bridges from eBay China and got them yesterday. I have one fitted last night and it's so much louder and brighter. The bottom of the new bridge  had much more mass removed. I need to weigh it to know the difference. Also the notch extended into the feet.\
I'm a happy man. I just knew this guitar had some mojo.\
Some one had posted something like get you bridge right and you'll have a new guitar.\
Getting the frets dressed and side markers on the neck this weekend. My luthier wants to buy this and my gitane.\
Later be well",23130,"BBCode","2013-06-28 10:49:38"
23134,3757,"Haha sorry man\, yes I was just wondering if your dell'arte was still for sale? And what are you asking for it?",23128,"BBCode","2013-06-28 15:38:39"
23135,1852,"Hi Michael\
\
What are your confidential thoughts on that Busato.  Why is it selling on again?",23135,"BBCode","2013-06-28 17:15:30"
23136,563,"Jay\, send me an e-mail to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, and I will be happy to discuss it. Or even better\, feel free to call at (312)265-1746. There's some conflict of interest on my part about this guitar\, since I have lived with it and oversaw some repairs on it. Anyway\, my PMs get clogged up\, so I'd rather have this chat by phone or e-mail.",23136,"BBCode","2013-06-28 17:40:48"
23137,2132,"Hey Loretta - \
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Thanks for the reply.  Yep\, if I can make any unqualified recommendation\, I've nothing but sheer admiration for what Andrew pulls off with DIJ.  Got a luthier guitar so this year's budget was taken up\, but - I hope - never again.  DIJ was flat out the most incredible musical experience of my life...and I'd add\, the best mix of people from all over the planet I've had the pleasure of meeting.  LOL - just realized I'm wearing my DIJ 2012 teeshirt as I type this! :D \
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Yep\, we love Madison\, though there sure are some things we miss about Chicago - mainly\, the music scene (though for a small town\, I do think we do pretty well)\, and food...any cuisine\, almost any hour day or night!  Heading down to see Alfonso Ponticelli in a week\, looking forward to it. \
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Have a great summer\, and I hope we jam together at some point\, as well!\
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Paul",23117,"BBCode","2013-06-28 22:37:56"
23138,1790,"Dario\, at Django in June\, one of my friends was very enthusiastic about a workshop he took where you distributed a transcription you had done of a Django accompaniment... I think he said it was a recording Django made with Stephane Grappelli...?\
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anyway\, I would be interested in purchasing your transcription\, if you would be so kind as to give me a price and an address to send the money to.\
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thanks\,\
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Will\
Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Canada",23138,"BBCode","2013-06-29 05:20:24"
23139,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64460#p64460]Subject: 1940s Busato Modele #45[/url]\
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[quote=\"noodlenot\"]if that guitar was near me\, and there were no shipping and custom issues i would be VERY tempted\, in spite of the cheesy ivoroid bindings... :)\
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Hi Miguel....just to let you know\, it's actually not that expensive to ship a guitar like this to Portugal. Just cost $200 for Express Mail (takes about a week) and I can declare a low value\, say $500\, which will keep customs duties to a minimum.\
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This is really an amazing guitar....I've never had a Busato with the richness of tone this one has\, truly exquisite!\
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Michael",23139,"BBCode","2013-06-29 08:23:56"
23140,2768,"generous offer\, but i would have to play it and let it grow on me to justify spending that kind of value...\
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still\, food for thought.\
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thanks\,\
iguel.",23140,"BBCode","2013-06-29 08:35:52"
23141,9,"I do have a 48 hour approval policy\, so you can send it back if you don't like it. You'd just have to pay the roundtrip shipping which would be about $400.\
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thanks\,\
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Michael",23139,"BBCode","2013-06-29 08:59:31"
23142,2768,"Don't tempt me...",23140,"BBCode","2013-06-29 09:26:12"
23143,9,"Ha ha...sorry\, a guitar like this is pretty tough to ignore!",23139,"BBCode","2013-06-29 09:41:17"
23144,1634,"I sent it to Michael to sell on the site actually. Figured the guitar would get better visibility that way. You should see it up there soon.\
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You can contact Michael if you are interested.\
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- Maxwell",23128,"BBCode","2013-06-29 12:52:15"
23145,3757,"Okay cool\, Thanks",23128,"BBCode","2013-06-29 14:23:01"
23147,4,"Sorry. Long gone. I just sold a vintage one that made this S51 pale in comparison. \
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Good luck in your search.\
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Ted",23147,"BBCode","2013-06-30 05:20:59"
23149,2812,"Will\,\
Very kind of you to offer to pay but happy to share\, here it is\, enjoy:)\
Dario",23138,"BBCode","2013-06-30 16:44:51"
23150,1951,"Hi Paul\,\
I believe we emailed back and forth a few times after midwest gypsy jazz festival.\
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Thanks for a heads up\, I did notice your post disappear. Wonder what's going on with Alfonso\, and likewise I hope everything is OK.\
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I'm at 773 470-6813 and my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:sake71ba@hotmail.com\">sake71ba@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
Offer to try the pick is open.\
I'll call if I'm around Madison\, I've been known to head up there every once in a while.\
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See you\,\
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Buco",23150,"BBCode","2013-06-30 17:19:24"
23152,1951,"Oh no need to apologize man\, I didn't expect you to remember\, it just occurred to me. We didn't exchange info that time either. \
I stored your info this time though. \
Talk soon\,\
Buco",23150,"BBCode","2013-06-30 18:10:26"
23153,1951,"Yeah just the other day I was watching Alfonso's YouTube video from MW fest 09 and saying to myself \"damn he's good\".",23150,"BBCode","2013-06-30 18:13:35"
23154,4458,"Hi Michael\,\
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  Sorry for the intrusion from a newbie (Gypsy Jazz wise). I see you champion the Manouche's and I just bought a Moreno #54. I was considering a guitar from Michael but when this hit the market I read your glowing reviews and thought I could save a few bucks and get a great guitar. I told Michael about and he informed me that they had problem with the blocks making many un-playable which of course concerns me. I am taking it to my luthier to get the action lowered as it is a tad high for me. I bought a Gitane 250M around 6-7 yrs ago new and have gotten good milage out of it but it is kind of ringy. It is loud\, probably louder than my new Moreno.\
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Just wanted to see if you can give me your 2 cents.\
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Thanks\
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Craig",23154,"BBCode","2013-06-30 21:17:04"
23155,563,"I had #64\, which was also and oval\, and it is still gigging regularly in the NY/NJ area. #65 is still gigging in MInneapolis\, and #72 is owned by another friend. I never heard of neck problems that would make one unplayable. One\, #64\, got a hump at the body\, but all I needed to handle that was a fret dress. I've had alot of these guitars\, and a hump where neck meets body is not uncommon. I'm guessing Michael is steering you towards an Altamira\, and I have never seen one to play\, so I can't say. Not every guitar is the same\, and some are better than others\, but if #54 isn't loud\, it would be the first I have ever heard of from those early ones that wasn't. I know where alot of those guitars live\, and their owners still hang on to them. \
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Setup can be important. Take the guitar to someone who knows and understands these guitars. A guy who knows Martins isn't going to be able to help you much. Be sure the geometery is right\, a try a Dupont bridge if you can borrow one from a friend. Sometimes they are an improvement on stock ones\, but the truth is\, I never changed one ever\, but I know guys who did and are happy. My Morenos were really loud\, and just crushed my Gitanes\, so I'm surprised about yours. #64 is Busato loud. It's owner had a highly regarded Busato\, and insists the Manouche was louder head to head. So\, unless you got a dud\, it needs to see a luthier to figure out why its not up to par\, get it properly set up\, and make sure the strings are Argentines. I'll be surprised if it can't be made really good. If it's a bad guitar\, it will be the first bad Moreno I have ever heard of. Any evidence that you see that is was poorly cared for?",23155,"BBCode","2013-06-30 21:56:51"
23156,4458,"It looks perfect and as a guitarist and composer I have a fairly good professional track record but gypsy guitars are not a strong suit so I have limitations telling what is what with these. I'll get the strings and get it my lutiernandnhopefully he can figure this out.\
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Thanks for taking the time to write and ease my concerns.\
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Craig",23154,"BBCode","2013-06-30 22:08:48"
23157,563,"Well\, I am going to feel pretty terrible if you bought a bad guitar based on something I wrote. Every Manouche I had was a great one for the money\, and every early Manouche owner I know has always raved about his. \
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I can tell you that a great bridge and setup are as important to gypsy guitars as great pickups and amps are to electric guitars. I'm not sure where you are\, but try to find a guy who knows how to set these guitars up properly. Guys on the forum can help if you let them know. If your luthier really knows these guitars\, problem solved. \
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I do so hope this this works out for you. Please feel free to e-mail me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> if I can help in any way. Ask any questions you want\, and I will help if I can.",23155,"BBCode","2013-06-30 22:43:29"
23158,3795,"Hi John\, \
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Thank you for sending this! I received it\, but haven't had the chance to respond. I hope it worked out for somebody!\
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I am going to try to get some pictures up on the site soon. Sorry I have been so slow. A little too much going on in the \"real\" world :/\
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Be sure to let me know if you are in town later this summer. I would like to meet you and play if we can find a time. \
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Cheers\, \
Mike",23109,"BBCode","2013-07-01 05:24:56"
23159,4193,"It's all good!\
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Did you sell the guitar?\
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I would love to check it out if it's still around.\
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Wanting to make plans for the first to weeks in August.\
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I'd like to go to mMaryland and check out Jaques Guitars.\
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happy trails\
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pickitjohn",23109,"BBCode","2013-07-01 05:33:33"
23160,1790,"Grazie tante\, Dario\, and I greatly enjoyed seeing you and your wonderful band at DiJ... Hope we'll be seeing you again next year.\
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Will",23138,"BBCode","2013-07-01 07:37:29"
23161,2812,"I hope I can be there next year again also\, thanks Will!",23138,"BBCode","2013-07-01 08:55:03"
23162,3792,"hi frater\,\
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i was in django and june recently\, and nobody could help my identify this guitar i purchased last year (pictures attached).\
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michael bauer told me to look you up on djangobooks\, and indeed\, you seem to be knowledgable about these guitars\, and maybe you could have indications or insights on the origin of my guitar.\
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any help would be appreciated.\
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regards\,\
michel",23162,"BBCode","2013-07-01 13:40:44"
23163,3961,"hi michael 76... sorry for the long delay... but are still interested in those chords for bistro fada? i'm finally gonna sit down this week and write it out.. \
best\
-Juan",22449,"BBCode","2013-07-01 15:02:44"
23164,4301,"Hi yes I'm still interested if you can send me a pdf please this is my e-mail:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mixalisv@hotmail.com\">mixalisv@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",22449,"BBCode","2013-07-01 15:18:12"
23165,2132,"Hey Amund\, was just sorting papers and thinking of you\, as I kept the shipment info to make sure you got the Stimer OK.  Unfortunately\, using the tracking no.\, on USPS/US's tracking site\, it only shows it went out\, nothing on its journey since.  Hopeful you got everything OK\, and the pickup is working fine?  \
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Heading out for a week away\, so if you happen to reply tomorrow or later\, I'll check back with you next week.  \
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All my best\,\
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Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-07-01 18:18:00"
23166,3795,"Hi John\,\
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   No\, I have yet to sell the guitar. You are certainly welcome to check it out when you come to town\, assuming it hasn't sold. \
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   Thanks\,\
Mike",23166,"BBCode","2013-07-02 04:17:02"
23167,1713,"Hi Craig\, \
Not sure if this is totally on topic with the thread\, so I thought I'd send a pm.\
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I think one of my favorite finishes is found on Epiphone archtops from the 40s and 50s. I have had four of them where the guitars were obviously well cared for\, but the finish looked absolutely new\, maybe after a light buffing. No checking and the seemed to age much better than the nitro Gibson used.\
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Talked with Joe Vinikow at archtop.com about it\, he's seen the same thing. Something about their formula\, just great\
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And great to see you at DIJ\
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Mark Anagnostopulos",23167,"BBCode","2013-07-02 07:14:53"
23168,131,"Mark\, \
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Thanks for the message\, I think it would be very much on topic\, so I hope you will post it to the thread.  \
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No doubt nitro is a great finish and I'd probably use it more expect for the difficulties of handling it in a small shop (toxic\, flammable and high VOCs).  As you say\, there are many variations in lacquer formulas and like most finish formulas\, they change all the time.   It is very much a moving target.   \
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Good to see you at Django in June as well\, great week eh?    I'm still floating.   \
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Craig",23167,"BBCode","2013-07-02 07:44:06"
23169,1790,"Harry\, try Mme. Jeanne Garnier  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:j.garnier56@laposte.net\">j.garnier56@laposte.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Jeanne's place is at 64 Rue Dorsel near the Pigalle metro... also near the Abbesses metro station but that's on a different line that I somehow never used. It's in Montmartre in a charming neighbourhood but it's a walkup to the 4eme etage... actually we'd call it the fifth floor here.\
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She charged me 65 euros a night which included breakfast\, and according to a guy named Jerome from whom I found out about this\, she will sometimes rent out her whole apartment for 100 euros a night\, but that means she has to bunk in with a friend which she doesn't always find convenient to do.\
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But even if she can't help you\, keep after her for other leads because I'm sure they're out there. With the economic situation the way it is\, there are a lot of Parisians who are making a good sideline in renting out their spare rooms and whole apartments.\
\
While I was renting a room from Jeanne in January\, she told me that she'd had several long-term rentals\, one was a whole year sublet to a family in Oklahoma with whom she still keeps in touch. Plus I found out that there are other apartment owners in her building doing the same thing.\
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Will",23169,"BBCode","2013-07-02 09:00:50"
23170,3961,"no problem. I'm going to chart it out over the next few days man. best\, \
-Juan",22449,"BBCode","2013-07-02 09:53:01"
23171,2462,"Hi\, I talked to you on OLF. Here are a couple more pics of Doug fir:\
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[url=http://www.oregonwildwood.com/mm5/_Images2008/John-Page-Doug-Fir-web.jpg]http://www.oregonwildwood.com/mm5/_Imag ... ir-web.jpg[/url]\
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[url=http://www.oregonwildwood.com/mm5/_Images2010/GiffinCurlyDouglasFir-b-web.jpg]http://www.oregonwildwood.com/mm5/_Imag ... -b-web.jpg[/url]\
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These ones are stained after the grain is sealed\, so the contrast/colour isn't dark like it is on the Busato. My guess is that this isn't solid back and sides\, but it would be easier to tell with the guitar in hand. You can see the same grain figure through the soundhole\, so that's an argument in favour of solid.  If you look at the scuff on the side on the lower bout you can see that the wood is lighter in color. I've not had anything to do with Tamo ash\, but a google image search shows a somewhat similar grain pattern. In real life it should be easy to tell ash from doug fir!  I'd be interested in hearing more information if you find anything more about this one.\
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cheers\, Steve\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64461#p64461]Subject: 1940s Busato Modele #45[/url]\
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[quote=\"noodlenot\"]ok\, the story continues... i consulted with a few luthiers/lumber guys and the consensus points to tamo ash as the most probable candidate. still\, it would be a VERY special specimen of Tamo ash\, someone talked about doug fir being able to exhibit such kind of pattern\, although i suspect it to be very rare. Maple didn´t pop up in any answer.[/quote]",23171,"BBCode","2013-07-02 12:00:52"
23172,2768,"Thanks for the message!\
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AFAIK Tamo is used only as veneer\, it´s much to precious/expensive to be used in other ways - but maybe in the 40´s it was different. who knows?\
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You´re right - Doug fir and Ash should be immensely different if you see them up close\, strange to actually be in this dilemma... : maybe i should post these pics on the thread?\
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best\,\
Miguel.",23171,"BBCode","2013-07-02 14:32:03"
23173,2462,"Hi Miguel\, \
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I'm not sure that those photos prove anything one way or the other\, other than making one consider the possibilities. \
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The reason I didn't post them was one of ownership/permission\, and I don't post enough here to know what is okay. Whatever you decide is fine with me\, as I'd like to hear a definitive answer\, though.\
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cheers\, Steve",23171,"BBCode","2013-07-02 15:28:11"
23174,4463,"I was wondering if you still had the dell'arte hommage and how much you were asking for it if you did.\
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Thanks\,\
Michael",23174,"BBCode","2013-07-02 20:19:02"
23175,3797,"I've received it and it works great! It even sounds decent with my Cube 30 amplifier which is my only amplification option right now. I'm going to save up for a Peche a la Mouche amp eventually so I can hear its true potential.\
But it already has the characteristics that I was looking for  :)",23059,"BBCode","2013-07-03 10:21:46"
23176,2138,"Hi\,\
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How much are you looking to get for the Vielle Reserve?",23176,"BBCode","2013-07-05 08:58:01"
23177,2082,"Hi\,\
$6200",23176,"BBCode","2013-07-05 10:29:59"
23178,1192,"Hi\,\
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From Columbus and moving back soon.\
Currently living in Louisville\,decent Gypsy jazz community here.\
Play rhythm and looking for a group to work with when I move back.\
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Thanks\,Jeff",23178,"BBCode","2013-07-05 13:55:53"
23179,2393,"Hey Will\
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Thanks for the message\, i appreciate you getting in touch. Sounds like a great lead\, I might chase it up\, though I'm looking into any cheaper options as I will be staying for 2 months\, ie i've come across a website (paris-apartment-rent.com) which has apartments for 780 euros a month minimum.....\
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That said your suggestion would be great as it would mean staying with a local\, and someone who is used to travelers stopping by...\
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Thanks again for the message\, hopefully bump into you at samois next year!\
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Cheers\
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Harry",23169,"BBCode","2013-07-07 04:41:54"
23180,3182,"Will.  This is Jim Vence.  Count me in as well.\
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I'd love to help support Rino\, and get some great transcriptions in return.\
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You can reply directly to my gmail -- <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimvence@gmail.com\">jimvence@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23180,"BBCode","2013-07-07 10:21:31"
23181,3757,"You still look for a GJ guitar under 1000?",23181,"BBCode","2013-07-07 10:27:39"
23182,1790,"Thanks! Please stay tuned\, Jim\, I'm still trying to talk Rino into doing this...",23180,"BBCode","2013-07-07 10:27:47"
23183,3182,"OK\, keep me posted.",23180,"BBCode","2013-07-07 10:51:17"
23184,2132,"OK\, great\, Amund\, glad to hear everything arrived safely\, and you're pleased.  Would love to hear what you come up with!\
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Catching up\, a week away....!\
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Best\,\
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Paul",23060,"BBCode","2013-07-07 16:55:00"
23185,4392,"Gonzalo is with his quartet in Walnut Creek July 11: [url=http://www.thegbq.com/#blog]http://www.thegbq.com/#blog[/url] I saw him in March with the quartet and they were fantastic. His violinist is easy on the ears and eyes.\
JP\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64560#p64560]Subject: Gonzalo Bergara & Adrien Moignard - Clasico[/url]\
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[quote=\"Il Trovatore\"]Is there a place to find out where they will be playing shows?[/quote]",23185,"BBCode","2013-07-07 21:23:06"
23186,2132,"Hey Miles - \
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Gathering finishing touches on our gig rig - I know from your tech rider you guys call for a long boom for Jill's vocals and audience interaction.  Would you mind telling me what you use?  And though I've onboard reverb (It's a Soundcraft MFXi 12)\, I note your rider calls for both reverb and compressor\, and I'm curious whether you've your own outboard effect & processor\, and if so\, again\, what line you like?  \
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Thanks\, hope you're summer is going well.  \
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Best\,\
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Paul",23186,"BBCode","2013-07-08 08:32:20"
23187,3232,"Hi Will\,\
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I am interested in the \"Rino Club.\" He was such a great guy at DIJ and I loved his style. Keep me in the loop. Either through djangobooks or through my personal email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thomasmacfarlane@mac.com\">thomasmacfarlane@mac.com</a><!-- e -->.\
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Cheers\,\
Tom MacFarlane",23187,"BBCode","2013-07-08 09:00:47"
23188,3444,"Howdy\,\
I've seen Gonzalo's Quartet before\, I was wondering if He and Adrien were going to be doing other shows than the Django Festivals.\
Thanks for the info anyways.\
_nyk",23185,"BBCode","2013-07-08 09:48:13"
23189,1790,"Will do\, Tom... I'm in the middle of trying to set something up right now...",23187,"BBCode","2013-07-08 09:53:21"
23190,1932,"We use On Stage Stands - cheap at most music stores. Jill goes back and forth between a long boom (35\"\") and a short boom (16\")\, depending on her mood and how much room we have on stage. She uses an old Audio Technica dynamic mic that I've had since about 1986. Comparable to an SM57/58 and has a switch.\
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As far as outboard goes\, whatever they have is usually fine. I don't know that I have a preference. I  liked Alesis back in the day\, but those units are 20+ years old now. I don't know what the cool new units are.",23190,"BBCode","2013-07-08 11:03:54"
23191,2132,"Great\, thanks\, Miles.  Pretty set up\, just blinding\, the number of choices in the \"other things\" category.  \
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I neglected to ask - do you guys just use your Carvin and/or another backline amp as monitor\, or do you have dedicated floor/wedge monitors?  If so\, would you mind sharing?  I've RCF 310A's for the FOH\, and can obtain two more easily - but after talking with martin (martinb)\, he felt that's probably overkill; he's got a couple db tech. 8's.  Anyway\, appreciate any thoughts on your monitoring setup\, if you use one (or monitoring generally\, actually - tech guy by default\, not nature\, I'm afraid).  \
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Thanks\, Miles.\
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Paul",23186,"BBCode","2013-07-08 11:36:53"
23192,1932,"When we use the Carvin for a small gig\, we have no other speakers other than the built-in. I usually keep the amp next to me\, angled up so everyone can hear. I use the onboard reverb on that.\
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For a small outdoor gig or small club gig\, we add the matching Carvin speaker. Again\, the amp is next to me\, angled up\, and the other speaker is on a raised speaker stand pointing out. It's only 100 watts\, so you can't push it too much. It's good for weddings\, parties\, wine bars\, etc.\
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Only for louder outdoor gigs do I pull out the Mackie 808\, usually with 2 Yamaha C115V 2-way speakers and 2 Systems 2000 12\" wedge monitors (wedges are also 20-25 years old). The Mackie has built in effects\, too\, so that's what I use. I usually have to run a little DI Box (Baggs Para-DI) between the guitar and the mixer. I don't put the Carvin in front of the Mackie - that's overkill. I've used this setup at the 4th of July Ventura Street Fair\, and it's quite adequate.\
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The rider is for venue-supplied sound in very large venues (500-1000+)\, outdoor fairgrounds\, or similar concert size. They usually have a couple thousand watts each for monitors and mains\, floor wedges\, rack effects etc. When we play the County Fair\, they ask for the rider so the soundman can have some advance notice and set up. We give him a stage plot\, too",23190,"BBCode","2013-07-08 12:26:07"
23193,1932,"Not great pics\,but you get the idea\
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Here is a picture of the small rig. You can see the Carvin peeling out between me and the bass player\
[img]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/262063_447433198647433_1541797455_n.jpg[/img]\
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Here's the larger rig. We turned the monitors on end so it wouldn't rain on the cones\,and to give us a little extra boost.\
[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/400159_468823759841710_1462754245_n.jpg[/img]\
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BTW\, I don't run the bass through the Carvin\, but always through a separate speaker. I have a small Ampeg 1x12 cabinet\, and he has a larger Hartke cabinet for the big stuff.",23190,"BBCode","2013-07-08 12:37:46"
23194,563,"Just so you know\, no pick has arrived. You may not have sent it yet\, or perhaps decided not to send it\, but I wanted you to know\, just in case\, that nothing has shown up yet.\
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Hope you are well. I was really keen on swapping Selmers\, even though I knew that 862 was a special one. Now I am having doubts.",23194,"BBCode","2013-07-08 12:50:01"
23195,2132,"Thanks for these\, and for the reply on the thread\, Miles.  Truthfully\, I've recently received some pretty damning medical news and lugging crap around is not realistic for me\, either.  I've the Trace Elliott and AT 831B\, but I was impressed with your Carvin set-up\, going all the way back several months on whatever thread it was I started on the subject.  I'm going to take a closer look.  Thank you again.  \
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My best to you and to all Ventura\,\
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Paul",23186,"BBCode","2013-07-08 13:02:05"
23197,1951,"ahhh shoot\, we have a band practice. Got a gig next Sun so we decided to schedule extra practice this week.\
Sorry man\, we'll have to look for another chance.\
Say HI to Michael if you see him there.\
Buco",23197,"BBCode","2013-07-08 17:25:34"
23198,346,"Hi Charles\,\
I have the entire Angelo DFNW concert on DVD\, if you'd like\, I could burn you a copy.\
Just give me a shout and I'm happy to do it.\
Best\,\
Rick\
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BTW\, I'm in Virginia\, not Newcastle\, England......I just really like that beer :)",23198,"BBCode","2013-07-08 18:03:14"
23200,2682,"Hi Michael\, Harry from Maine here. One night in your room I shot a short video of Robin  N. and Tim R. playing The Anniversary song. You asked for a copy so if you give me your address I'll burn a copy for you. Best\,  Harry",23200,"BBCode","2013-07-08 18:41:03"
23201,563,"Thank you so very much!!!\
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Michael Bauer\
1464 S Michigan Avenue\, Unit 2201\
Chicago\, IL 60605",23200,"BBCode","2013-07-08 18:53:38"
23202,1852,"Hi Michael\
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My guess based on canada snail mail to the USA you should see it Wed Thursday.  Anything earlier I would be amazed.  If you haven 't received it by next Monday I will get CP to trace.",23202,"BBCode","2013-07-08 21:09:08"
23203,563,"You are far too kind! And thanks for the kind words about 862. I am almost heartsick about selling her\, but I fell hard for Selmer 565 (1942)\, and it's just about the only way I can get it. I guess I could have sold two Busatos instead\, but that was hard\, too. I realize that I don't have any more guitars I am all that keen to let go. Time to stop?",23194,"BBCode","2013-07-08 21:30:19"
23204,1852,"Man o man my heart goes out to you.   For me it would be like a child leaving.  \
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However\, look on the bright side amigo\, you have found a great vintage selmac and ya gotta do wht ya gotta do to make that work.\
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If I was into spending mega bucks on a guitar I'd buy her and give youu first right.  After thinking on the Busto for too long\, I realize that I would have to fall in love while plying\, I just cant get really excited about sight unseen.",23202,"BBCode","2013-07-08 23:27:21"
23205,189,"HI\,\
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 I take poo's that look nicer then that guitar.\
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Sincerely\,\
James.",23205,"BBCode","2013-07-09 13:46:24"
23206,155,"Hi Michael\,\
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I have a question. I just bought a Compact 60/2 on EBay. It was advertised as the solid Mahogony version. It is virtually brand new. I paid $750 including shipping. It turns out to be Mahogony stained Oak. Was there ever a pure Mahogony version?\
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I would gather the Oak would be a bit tougher. What are your thoughts on the different cabinets?\
\
While there are better sounding amps than the AER\, for urban gigs in SF where I sometimes walk as much as a half mile with my gear (I don't like using a cart)\, the AER works.\
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Hope you are doing great!\
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Cheers\,\
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Marc",23206,"BBCode","2013-07-09 14:03:09"
23207,9,"Hi Marc\,\
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To my knowledge there has never been a solid Mahogany version of the compact 60. Just natural Oak or Oak with a Mahogany stain.\
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All is well\, thanks!\
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Michael",23207,"BBCode","2013-07-09 14:11:12"
23208,1634,"Your \"then\" should be spelled \"than\"\
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And the guitar is now listed djangobooks home page.\
So it's good enough for Michael. I take his credibility over most people's \
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I also took a massive shit in the sound hole \
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Also Jimmy Grant sucks. Ever heard him?",23205,"BBCode","2013-07-09 14:39:30"
23209,189,"Yeah\, he's the worst guitarist since the guy from third eye blind.",23205,"BBCode","2013-07-09 14:42:52"
23210,4,"Hi Ando!!\
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How're you doing? It's been a long time. \
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I'm contacting you for a very selfish reason and I hope you can help. A few years ago before I moved to France I sent Joseph Rosenberg some rare gypsy jazz articles; one of which was a signed poster of FA Moerman which he gave to you. That poster was given to me by a friend who; since Francis died\, has been trying to get back from me. Judging from you (really great\, BTW!) Matelo transcriptions this is something you might not want to part with. Is there any chance you be interested in selling or trading for it? I have some things you might not have.\
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Please let me know. I'm kind of desperate here.\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks Ando!\
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Ted",23210,"BBCode","2013-07-10 07:40:28"
23211,2132,"Hey Amund - \
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Just curious...Galvonometer mentions vids in the Tcha thread.  Have you gotten notice Denis's material is ready?  I've not gotten anything\, but I wasn't sure this is correct and nothing's released yet\, or not...\
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Thanks\, \
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Paul",23211,"BBCode","2013-07-10 11:27:27"
23212,2301,"Is your JWC guitar still for sale? Does it have the pliage?",23212,"BBCode","2013-07-10 21:04:51"
23213,2301,"Hey Normsfun\,\
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I'll definitely work on this. Do you know if there is a Youtube video that shows this in action?\
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Here's how I like to do the single note version. \
Example: Key of G\
Downstroke on D\, pull off to C#\, upstroke on D\, downstoke on Eb\, upstroke on E\, downstroke on F\, upstroke on F#\, downstroke on G.\
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I do it this way so I end on a downstroke.\
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Merci beaucoup!",23213,"BBCode","2013-07-10 21:10:32"
23214,2935,"Hi Michael\,\
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I played this tune in your room a DiJ and you pointed out that your band plays it too but doesn't know what it's called. I've attached a lesson of the tune by Samy Daussat where he presents some nice soloing ideas over the changes. He also indicates the tune is known under these other names:\
Nadeshi Veliona\
Ballade a Samson\
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Anyway\, I hope this helps and thanks again for letting us play your wonderful guitars!\
Guillaume",23214,"BBCode","2013-07-11 14:23:32"
23216,1852,"Hi Dennis\
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What do you think the budget would be to do the CD\
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Jay",23216,"BBCode","2013-07-11 18:11:34"
23217,9,"Hi\,\
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The Peche defintley has the superior mounting system as the clips are adjustable and removable. The welded clip on the Stimer is less flexible and doesn't fit snugly on as many guitars.\
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The Stimer has more of the old Django sound and look whereas the Peche is a bit warmer. The Peche also has better string balance and has heavier shielding so it's less prone to hum.\
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Both are great\, just depends on what your priorities are.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",23217,"BBCode","2013-07-11 21:57:29"
23218,3,"probably not too much\, i'd have to do the math",23216,"BBCode","2013-07-12 08:06:47"
23219,1852,"When you get around to doing the math would you let me know.  I have an idea that depending on the numbers may work.\
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J",23216,"BBCode","2013-07-12 08:36:32"
23220,3,"what's your idea?\
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this project will have to be done in europe as lulu reinhardt will be part of the project\, and gypsies don't travel!\
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basically\, musiicans have to be paid\, that is to be determined\
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studio costs\, travel costs for certain musicians\, etc...\
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that's essentially it\, i have a studio back him so i can mix the whole project\, that saves a lot of money\
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D",23216,"BBCode","2013-07-12 11:12:30"
23222,3052,"Hello and thank you for all of what you have done teaching me how to play guitar. A friend of yours (JP) is selling a guitar on ebay and said ask Dennis so that's what I am doing\, Have you played it? Do you have time to comment? Thanks again",23222,"BBCode","2013-07-12 16:17:47"
23223,3,"ya i liked that guitar\, it was easy to play\, and had great tone\, the neck is a bit big\, but it didn't really affect me too much\, it still played like butter. I told him not to sell it but oh well... \
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just to be clear though\, i am in no way associated with him business wise. if someone asks for my opinion \, i'll always tell the truth and not hide anything\, just wanted to be clear on that end!",23223,"BBCode","2013-07-12 17:11:21"
23224,9,"I've never had a problem mounting a Peche on a Dell Arte. Do you have an Asian made Dell Arte or a US made one?\
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The putty is here:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/putty]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/putty[/url]",23217,"BBCode","2013-07-12 18:46:57"
23226,9,"The US made ones have more string clearemce so it should fit fine.\
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I'd say the Peche would be better for bebop as its a warmer\, more modern sort of tone.",23217,"BBCode","2013-07-12 20:24:49"
23228,9,"The Peche has the best string balance. The B string is still a bit hot but not as bad the Krivo or Stimer.\
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I don't think Tchavolo is very picky about gear and probably just uses whatever someone hands him.\
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The Krivo is more prone to him and the string balance isn't as good as the Peche. Also\, the Krivo tends to sound a bit thinner.",23217,"BBCode","2013-07-13 06:50:17"
23230,9,"Sure\, I can ship FedEx but it is costs a lot more. Probably around $65 for overnight. I will check for you next week. I'm currently out of town and won't resume shipping till Tuesday.",23230,"BBCode","2013-07-14 04:46:25"
23231,4239,"Thanks for the reply.  Just ordered it through gypsyjazz.net.  I couldn't find it anywhere else.  I'm guessing they took down the youtube vid because the whole concert is for sale.  Oh well - Angelo deserves the royalties anyway...",23198,"BBCode","2013-07-14 13:52:15"
23232,4239,"Quick question.  Did you say you recommend 11s for stringing my ALD?  \
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And do these guitars have truss rods?  I can't tell if maybe it is developing a very slight bow.  If it ever needs work does your tech do routine stuff like that?   I don't think anyone around here has ever worked on GJ guitars!\
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Also I saw  a used Dell Arte Angelo Debarre model on Gypsyjazz.net.  Have you had a chance to play one of those?  I'm guessing that since Angelo plays ALD now he must like them better!\
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Thanks.",23232,"BBCode","2013-07-14 13:57:50"
23233,9,"Hi Charles\,\
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Yes\, 11 gauge would generally be best for your guitar but 10s could probably work as long as the guitar is set up for it.\
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There is a truss rod\, you can access it through the soundhole.\
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Dell Artes were quite popular in the late 90s through early 2000s as they were US made and somewhat less expensive then the French guitars. However\, they generally don't sound that great and as soon as the Gitanes and other Asian guitars hit the market the were quickly usurped as the Asian guitars sound better and cost less. Dell Arte is effectively out of business now so what you see for sale are most old stock guitars they are trying to unload.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23233,"BBCode","2013-07-14 19:29:09"
23234,3606,"Hey my man\,\
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How's life since DIJ?  \
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So I'm thinking about getting a nylon sting GJ guitar.  I think you've played a few and have at least one in your arsenal.  Any recommendations?  Not looking for anything too high end\, but not a piece of shit wither.  Something gigable but mostly just to play at lower volumes with when practicing (hotels\, wife is pissed\, etc) or when my fingers are bleeding from playing the steel string for 5 days in a row.  \
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Jayson\
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Hook 'em Horns! (Go Blue!)",23234,"BBCode","2013-07-15 06:00:34"
23235,3795,"Hi\, sorry for the delayed response. I still have it and yes\, it does have the pliage. \
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Please send me any more questions you may have. \
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Cheers\,\
Mike",23212,"BBCode","2013-07-15 07:11:53"
23236,563,"Jayson\, How can you dare ask me to help you after you wrote \"Go Blue!\" in your message? I just have one reply: 26-21 Bee-otsch (or however you spell it...)!\
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I actually have three now: the 1924 Maccaferri\, a 1991 Favino Jazz N\, and the Shopis D'Artagnan C\, all of which are great\, but different from each other. It's hard to say without knowing your budget\, but the only cheap one I have played is a Manouche Moreno Modele Concert #72\, which was one of the six prototypes they made of the nylon string Selmer d-hole. It lives with a friend in Canada now. \
\
It might be willing to part with my Shopis since buying the Mac\, but I'd need a little time to decide. I'd also likely be asking $3Kish for it. It looks like a d-hole Selmer with a classical bridge\, and a lovely figured rosewood fretboard. Rodrigo made this on commission from me. It sounds and looks great\
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I haven't played the Gitane nylon string guitars\, so I can't say what they are like. I usually want more neck than Gitane wants to give me\, so I doubt I would like one\, even if it did sound okay. \
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I think Mazzoleni may have a Castelluccia classical for sale now.\
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I wish I knew where more were. If ther Shopis is in your budget range\, I'll certainly give it serious thought. Three nylon string GJ guitars are a bit much\, and I'd be just as well off with two. The Favino and the Mac would be expensive\, as in well above $5K\, plus I am not raedy to part with the Mac. The Shopis is closest in sound to the Mac\, which makes it more expendable. Problem is\, I like it a lot.\
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I'll think about it. If any others pop into my head\, I'll let you know\, but there just aren't many around.",23236,"BBCode","2013-07-15 07:19:43"
23238,2301,"Hi Mikegnick\,\
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You posted earlier that you were going to take it to Django in June to sell. I guess no takers? You also said to ask questions...\
\
(1) What did the folks at Django in June say positive about it? \
(2) What did the potential buyers say that you think might have held them back from buying?\
(3) Is the neck shaped old school--more hard angle (like a staple) or the newer neck shapes that Dupont and others make--more rounded (C-shaped)?\
(4) How would you describe the sound overall?\
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I appreciate your time in trying to answer these questions. It's just tough when one can't actually play the guitar before buying.",23212,"BBCode","2013-07-16 05:55:06"
23239,3795,"Hi\,\
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I brought to DIJ but really didn't push it- at all. I put the ad on djangobooks last-minute and didn't have much response. There was a point where there was a guitar show for folks who wanted to sell their guitars\, but I took an afternoon nap that turned into 3 hours and missed the event! So\, it basically stayed in its case\, in my room\, as I was playing my old castelluccia the whole time. \
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   The only person who played it all week was Tim Robinson\, on the last day when everybody was leaving. He asked what it was and seemed to really like it\, but we didn't get into any specifics about what he did or didn't like. He just made a facial expression of being impressed. \
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    The guitar has a bright\, powerful sound. It sounds Selmery to me. I have let many players play it prior to Django in June\, and the tone and volume of this instrument have been consistently praised. The people giving these compliments have duponts\, handmade dell artes and manouche guitars. Some others who own gitanes immediately pointed out this having more depth and sophistication\, in tone and in worksmanship. \
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    The best thing would be for me to send you a recording. Can you give me your email address?\
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     One thing I forgot to mention in my post. The guitar has one slight finish crack under the strings between the oval and the neck. It is not visible when playing\, especially since it runs parallel to the strings\, and my luthier assured me it is just a superficial finish crack and of no concern structurally. \
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The neck has more of a D shape\, which is rounded on the too and bottom but more flat in the middle. I find it very comfortable to play. \
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My apologies pictures haven't been easier to arrange. My wife and I are separated and she has the camera. I don't want to use my iPhone but I am going to try to borrow a camera or just get a new one. \
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Thank you\,\
Mike",23212,"BBCode","2013-07-16 06:37:09"
23241,1951,"Hey Paul\,\
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I seem to recall taking a GJ oldtown class with someone that made his own GJ guitar. I know I was impressed with build quality and sound. I forgot who it was though and I don't know too many GJ peeps from Chicago personally. \
\
I actually met a 4th St Elevator mandolin player at the airport as we were returning from DIJ but of course forgot his name\, He was traveling with Charlie\, a mando player I met at oldtown class as well. \
See\, you're not the only one with memory holes\, I contribute mine to being converted from lefty to righty and I feel sometimes my two sides of brain are just not jiving well together\, blame that too for not arriving faster to where I wanna be as a player though this year is the first time in my life that I dedicated myself to a daily practice so really I can only blame myself.\
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Anyway\, Charlie is hosting a jam tonight at his place and I might go depending on my work today. If I do I'll ask around if \"Chicago GJ player who made his own guitar\" sounds familiar to anyone.",23197,"BBCode","2013-07-16 08:39:31"
23243,1951,"Yeah thanks\, the switch happened without my consent and as a 3 year old I didn't know there was such a thing as \"parents may not always know the best\".\
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Phil\, OK I'll try to store that now. \
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Congrats on your gigging man\, I've read your posts on the forum and was sort of able to follow your progress through it. It's great to hear man\, I'm glad.\
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See you soon\,\
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Buco",23197,"BBCode","2013-07-16 09:42:04"
23245,1951,"Huh very cool\, I'd love to hear about that in more detail sometimes.\
\
My oldtown straight jazz teacher\, Tony do Rosario\, told me this or something like it: \"everyone wants to solo\, but if I relied on soloing to make a living as a musician I'd starve. The same goes for most guitar players\, we see the ones who made it as soloists and we wanna be them\, but those kind of players are very rare. Being able to accompany someone else well is where it counts and if I can teach you anything\, I hope it's a value of a good rhythm player. If you succeed at that you can hope to make a living out of playing music.\"\
I don't know if that became my philosophy but I did remember that advice well.",23197,"BBCode","2013-07-16 10:25:06"
23247,9,"I checked and your credit card is being declined. Please call your bank\, they are probably blocking the transaction as they may suspect fraud. Let them know it's OK and it should go through. \
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thanks!\
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Michael",23230,"BBCode","2013-07-16 15:32:05"
23248,708,"Hi I may know someone who would be interested in your guitar in the uk....",23248,"BBCode","2013-07-16 16:24:09"
23249,2132,"Hi Joli - \
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You may have seen I placed an order with Michael for the AER C60 - yours was among the comments that made sense\, to me.  However\, reading further tonight\, lots of comments on how the AER \"colors\" sound\, and Michael H. is pretty flat-out against them\, it seems\, when using a mic.  Any thoughts?  I use an AT 831B - sold everything else.  I'd like to try to keep to this mic as much as possible (also have a Baggs DI).  \
\
Additionally\, you mention here alot of your friends\, and Gonzalo\, etc.\, use an AER - any of them with mics or lavalier mics?  \
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Thanks.  The Corus looks more and more worth waiting for\, just a few hundred more.  But curious on this issue of \"color\,\" mic's\, and the AER as a bit of a cheaper solution.\
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Much appreciated\, \
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Paul",23249,"BBCode","2013-07-16 23:33:45"
23250,3343,"hello\,\
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   Just reading over an old post - you still know somebody selling a Marin guitar?\
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cheers\,\
russell",23250,"BBCode","2013-07-17 08:03:34"
23251,3343,"hello\,\
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   Just reading over an old post - you still know somebody selling a Marin guitar?\
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cheers\,\
russell",23250,"BBCode","2013-07-17 08:04:02"
23252,1063,"Hello Paul\,\
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Thanks for trusting my experience in this. Amplification is a very serious topic.\
I have played with various configuration: I started with a tiny Electric Amp Fender or maybe Squier 15W. Then I used for 3~5 years the Fishman Loudbox which is a very good amp for the money. At the same time my friend Craig also had a Schertler amp. I have to say that for Club / Bar / Restaurant those were really fine. The only frustration is that you can hear the amp and the fact that it somewhat alters the sound\, that is not exactly the sound of your guitar.\
During my transition time\, I have tried the AER\, and Craig had gone to Acoustic Image head / Razor Cabinet. Both of those were really really nice.\
I was lucky to try the AI Combo (Corus?) and loved it. When I switched Craig was blown away as well\, and switched to the same configuration.\
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About the AER: I would / will probably get one for myself one day\, because it's a really nice amp. I have tried it with a \"Peche a la Mouche\" (~Stimer)\, Di Marzio Piezzo Acoustic Pickup\, a SM57 microphone and a Lavalier Microphone (AT831b?). And it works great. I am not really certain it adds some color\, or if it does that is the good kind for Gypsy Jazz: Recently I've seen several times Gonzalo Bergara\, Kruno Spisic\, Frank Vignola and more using it\, and it's perfect. If you have seen Gonzalo\, you know that how he sounds and live is exactly the same than on his CD. Plus as you know\, it has become some sort of standard in Gypsy Jazz in the US.\
Those comments about \"color\" and AER were early on when people started to use the AER in Gypsy Jazz\, and I don't think they are valid anymore.\
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My guess is that if you just want an acoustic sound\, your Lavalier microphone and AER will be perfect. I have attached my mic to some Sticky Tack and put it behind the bridge on the strings and it's perfect. I have also used sometime the clip positioned outside or inside the soundhole (like Gonzalo or Romane)\, and it's good too. I don't think you will need your Baggs DI anymore.\
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I chose the AI Corus because I like the configuration with 2 speakers and its versatility. I think the sound of the AI is probably \"colder\" than the AER. But please don't think that you are settling for something less with the AER just because it's cheaper. This is all professional gear of excellent quality.\
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Let me know how it goes.\
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Stephan",23252,"BBCode","2013-07-17 08:31:15"
23253,2132,"Thank you very much\, Stephan - extremely helpful info\, as usual\, and your taking the time to write in such depth is very\, very much appreciated.  You've given a good deal of comfort...having gone through some purchase/regret cycles lately\, I was just hopeful of finding something I can sit with\, at least for awhile.  The Corus seems like an extraordinary piece of amplification\, so that's also on my radar...Michael's 45 day window is generous\, so we'll see.  But I've also heard from some others who've used them (the AER)\, and\, with you\, this issue of \"color\" seems to be a bit overpainted\, it seems.  \
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Cheers\, thanks again\,\
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Paul",23249,"BBCode","2013-07-17 08:38:57"
23254,4450,"Bulbous also tapered!\
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That's right...\
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Go on then\, where??",23248,"BBCode","2013-07-17 09:46:53"
23255,3606,"Hey man\,  I might be interested in your guitar.  looking for a back up.  where do you live out of curiosity?\
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Jayson",23255,"BBCode","2013-07-17 10:40:38"
23256,708,"Liverpool\, where are you?",23248,"BBCode","2013-07-17 10:47:24"
23257,4450,"I'm in S W Scotland\, Dumfries & Galloway.\
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I have in laws in the Warrington area and I visit quite regularly.\
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So are you interested?\
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It's a fine guitar and I've played a few Beefheart licks on it\, as well as Django ones as of course!\
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What do you think?",23248,"BBCode","2013-07-17 10:59:41"
23258,708,"It's not for me it's a mate. He has asked for your contact details if poss and he will give you a call....cheers mate. Micky",23248,"BBCode","2013-07-17 12:13:39"
23259,4450,"Ok\, email first\
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<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:roylomm@gmail.com\">roylomm@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23248,"BBCode","2013-07-17 14:04:36"
23260,4370,"I live on San Juan Island\, in upper Washington State. The guy with the Gitane just emailed me. He offered me $600\, but he wants me to pay the postage. I declined. I think it's a fair-enough deal as posted. I have more than $1000 invested in this guitar (I bought a case and paid a luthier to go over the instrument). So my price is firm. First buyer takes it. Thanks\, Greg",23255,"BBCode","2013-07-17 16:03:40"
23261,2301,"Hi Mike\,\
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Thanks for the info. I'm going to have to wait for a while to make a decision\, so don't wait on me. Two factors weigh in for me.\
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1. Just back from a vacation and we spent a lot of money. Plus\, some big bills just came rolling in.\
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2. I have trouble sometimes with that particular neck profile. My hands don't have a lot of stretch and flex\, and the squarer shaped necks can give me trouble in getting my thumb on the low E string. I think the flat back neck style came out of the classical guitar style where the guitarist keeps his thumb flat on the back of the neck (good form). However\,I like to wrap my thumb above the back part of the neck (not good form) but that's the way I do it.\
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Bob",23212,"BBCode","2013-07-17 18:40:58"
23262,1951,"OK Leon is the name of the guy who makes his own guitars.\
Not only that but he gives them away to close friends/family.",23197,"BBCode","2013-07-17 19:50:51"
23264,2132,"Stephan\, \
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I don't know if this is possible\, or if you or Craig have a good clip showing the quality of his latest model\, the Castellucia influenced make (sorry\, can't recall if you play on this?).  I'm asking as there's an outside chance I'll be trading out of my current luthier make (it's significantly behind in delivery\, unfortunately)\, and Craig's Castellucia influenced has always been on the horizon - the vintage collection Denis played in that clip\, the Castellucia stood out for me. \
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Thanks\, if so.  I also don't know if you happen to know of any good means to look at some of the French luthier's guitars - Mazaud\, Barault\, Cyril Gaffiero...any decent clips\, to your knowledge?\
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Cheers\,\
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Paul",23249,"BBCode","2013-07-18 16:15:18"
23265,4105,"Hey Michael\
My name is Matt Macchia and I wanted to drop you a line and ask about a guitar I just bought. It's a DG-250M and it looks like the serial is 2256. It has a pickup installed and I was wondering if the guitar came from you folks and if you knew what pickup was installed? Any work done to it etc.\
I figured for this kind of guitar you'd be the person to ask!\
Thanks for any help.\
Also\, I asked this question on the forum:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12088]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12088[/url]\
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Do you have any advice for me?\
Should I return it?\
Should I file down the shims under the bridge?\
Buy a new bridge?\
Any advice would be appreciated.\
Thanks\
-matt",23265,"BBCode","2013-07-20 15:21:58"
23266,9,"Hi Matt\,\
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I don't keep records of serial numbers so I can't say if we sold that one. However\, if you're having serious problems with the setup and still have the opportunity to return\, I'd send it back as it could cost you countless hours and dollars to get it playing correctly. Also\, the 250M is one of Sagas oldest models and it contains all the design flaws that the early models had (i.e. top is way too flat\, top too thick\, and not enough neck angle.) You may consider the Altamira guitars which are widely regarded as the best Gypsy guitars under $2K. They are made by a Chinese craftsman who was trained in Spain as a luthier and are of much higher quality than the Gitanes which are factory made. The superior workmanship and materials of the Altamiras yields a very \"French\" like tone that you hear in the traditional Selmer type guitars. They have a very robust high end\, fairly dry sound\, and incredible projection. The Gitanes sound bass heavy and wet by comparison.  In fact\, John Jorgenson actually performs with an Altamira guitar as he prefers it to his own signature model Gitane. They are really wonderful guitars and an amazing deal at this price.\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Category/Altamira]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Category/Altamira[/url]\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",23266,"BBCode","2013-07-20 15:43:44"
23267,4105,"Hey Michael\
Thanks for the advice. He actually took it back no problem so it worked out well for me.\
I think Ill save up for the M30\, which leads me to some questions:\
How Important is the fret dressing on a new guitar?\
What does that mean?\
How important is a custom bridge on an Altamira? I've heard that for the Gitane's it's pretty important but is that the same for this guitar?\
Why is a tailpiece leather important?\
How hard is it to install a pickup after the fact?\
Is it better to buy the Altamira\, or would it be better to save up for a Delle Arte or something of that quality?\
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It will probably be around Christmas before I can save up enough to pull the trigger on buying this guitar. But\, knowing exactly what extras I can postpone and what I should do right away will help me to figure out how much I need exactly.\
Thanks for the help Michael.\
I appreciate it.\
-matt",23265,"BBCode","2013-07-22 10:27:01"
23268,9,"Hi Matt\,\
\
Any of these Chinese made guitars will require several hundred more in setup work to get them to play and sound their best. They are pretty rough out of the box and need a fret level\, bridge replacement\, and a setup. The fret work is pretty shabby on the Chinese stuff...high frets all over the place which causes buzzing and forces you to keep the action pretty high. The factory bridges are overbuilt and heavy which mutes the tone and volume of the guitar. A lighter French style bridge does wonders for the tone and volume of the instrument. Finally\, they come out of the box with the action way too low or way too high so you usually have to get that fixed too. Our tech can fix all of these things\, if you choose the \"Setup Special\" for $197 all of these issues will be corrected and the guitar will play and sound it's best.\
\
The tailpiece is leather protects the bottom of the guitar and helps mute unwanted overtones. Also looks nice too.\
\
Not too tough to install a pickup later\, but cheaper and better to have us do it as our tech will make sure it's setup right after it's installed. Most local techs don't know Gypsy guitars very well so they tend to have problems setting them up correctly. \
\
Generally the Alatamiras sound better than Dell Arte's (which is why Dell Arte is largely out of business these days) so you'd have to save up $3K or more and get a Dupont or some other French made guitar to really see an improvement.\
\
Thanks!\
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Michael",23266,"BBCode","2013-07-22 10:35:20"
23269,1063,"Here are some videos taken at Django in June\, all Craig's guitars:\
[url=http://youtu.be/qSt462D9cEs]http://youtu.be/qSt462D9cEs[/url]\
[url=http://youtu.be/qgFz3R2woLc]http://youtu.be/qgFz3R2woLc[/url]\
[url=http://youtu.be/orFB-gK1dtI]http://youtu.be/orFB-gK1dtI[/url]\
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I know from Craig that this guitar is one of those he has for sale:\
[url=http://craigbumgarner.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/model-derecho-nov-2012/]http://craigbumgarner.wordpress.com/201 ... -nov-2012/[/url]",23252,"BBCode","2013-07-22 12:21:29"
23270,1852,"Do you still have this guitar for sale",23270,"BBCode","2013-07-22 14:34:29"
23271,2132,"Wow\, those sound great\, and they're really beautiful\, Stephane\, thanks!\
\
I'm actually taking possession within a few weeks on my new guitar - ironic your message comes today\, because I spoke with the luthier\, today\, and I'm really glad we talked.  I hadn't heard much so I'm afraid my lesser nature got the better of me - though now that we've talked\, everything is absolutely understandable\, and I deeply regret my earlier misapprehensions. I'll leave it at that. \
\
At any rate\, I am interested in a second guitar\, but that's going to be down the road a bit\, sorry if I conveyed otherwise.  I respect Craig a good deal\, it was a tough call when I went another way on this guitar that I'm getting.  \
\
I love the sound Craig's getting\, wow....those guitars get such wonderful sound on both rhythm and lead lines (and that's with a field recording....would love to hear you guys live!).  So\, if he continues to do this model down the road\, it's definitely on my radar.  In the meantime\, thank you for sharing these\, and congratulations to Craig on such a fine achievement.  His is one of the most interesting journeys I've followed on this forum.  \
\
Thank you\, too\, Stephane\, on your help re: amp'ing your sound.  I expect Michael will be shipping out the AER early part of August\, looking forward to it.\
\
Much appreciated\,\
\
Paul",23249,"BBCode","2013-07-22 18:53:00"
23272,1852,"hi spalo\
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what do you want for it.  can you email me some pics to jay.jennings@shaw.ca\
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thanks  Jay",23272,"BBCode","2013-07-23 07:48:21"
23273,492,"I'll get back as soon as possible - things are a bit stressful here at the moment.\
\
Sp",23272,"BBCode","2013-07-23 12:30:51"
23274,9,"Hi Ted....Nino Dray had that guitar last. Not sure if he still has it.\
\
What did you find out?\
\
BTW\, aren't you getting married soon??!!\
\
'm\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65033#p65033]Subject: Busato Tony Weiss[/url]\
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[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]Hi All\,\
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I'm wondering if the owner of the Busato 'Tony Weiss' is out there somewhere? I have some info on the guitar and would love to pass it on.\
\
All the best\,\
\
TeddyG[/quote]",23274,"BBCode","2013-07-23 12:54:31"
23275,4470,"Hey Jay\,\
\
I'm about to pull the trigger on the Rosenberg Academy and wanted to ask how you were liking it so far. I've read some of your forum posts but figured it couldn't hurt to get a first-person testimonial before I spend the money to sign up. \
\
Which number of months do you suggest? I'm back from my first DIJ and practicing a bunch but there's nobody in DC to study with so an online course will have to do. \
\
Thanks for any advice\,\
\
Matt",23275,"BBCode","2013-07-23 13:35:24"
23276,1852,"I went for 6 months but I confess I have only used it a few times :shock:  :D  Just too busy with other music things.  But I do think it a very worthwhile site if you learn from example and notation (or tab). \
\
Christiaan (Hemert on this forum)  has done an excellent job of putting it all together in a cogent way and for those that want to play solo guitar Stochelo can't be beat as a role model.",23275,"BBCode","2013-07-23 16:07:08"
23277,4470,"Thanks for the quick reply!\
\
Yeah\, I've noticed Hemert as a thoughtful dude on the forum and I see how instrumental his role is in translating Stochelo's playing into online lessons. \
\
It's a shame you can't sell me your remaining months! =) \
\
I'm happy to spring for it myself though. He just posted about maybe adding some clips from Rino Van Hooijdonk. I bought a guitar made by Rino at DIJ this year\, so that would be great for me. \
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=12046&p=65037#p65037]viewtopic.php?f=36&t=12046&p=65037#p65037[/url]\
\
Thanks again\,\
\
Matt",23275,"BBCode","2013-07-23 18:08:07"
23278,4105,"Hey\
Is that price for all four?\
I would definitely be interested\
\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65047#p65047]Subject: Wegan Twins 3.5mm $15.00[/url]\
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[quote=\"pickitjohn\"]Black Wegan Twins Gypsy Jazz Picks 3.5mm  ( still in plastic )\
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New\, came with new guitar\, years of picking with Dawg picks on mandolin just can't use pointy picks.\
\
Yours for $15.00 free shipping to USA only\
\
PM me\
\
pick on\
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pickitjohn[/quote]",23278,"BBCode","2013-07-24 07:36:36"
23279,9,"Hi Don\,\
\
Thanks for your contributions to the forum. Thoughtful\, well written posts are always welcome so I appreciate your presence here. However\, I kindly ask that you remove references to gypsyguitarfans.com Maybe you hadn't noticed\, but JP Karcz\, the owner of that site\, has posted some very slanderous things about me and many others in this community. \
\
Thanks for you help\,\
\
Michael\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65046#p65046]Subject: Raise the action = Holy Crap my guitar just tripled in value[/url]\
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[quote=\"Goatherd\"]Thanks guys\, this has been very helpful.\
\
I was meeting this problem from the other end.  I had very high action on my guitars and I was used to it.  The sound was good too. The I started doing some of my right hand exercises and work on phrasing on an old parlor guitar with non gypsy action.  It had its advantages. \
\
I shaved and refit the bridge on my Asian made guitar\, which is a nice guitar for the money by the way\, and the action is still about 3.5 mm.  I used an automotive feeler gauge to measure the height.  I guess I can't say what it did to the sound because I \"dialed in\" the intonation when I replaced the bridge and that always makes a huge difference.\
\
I think the video that Bob Holo did for Patrus about setting up a GJ guitar was on the money.  \
\
Regarding shims.  Check out gypsyguitarfans.com  They have a section on improving a guitar. Using maple at the feet of the bridge in one of the hints.  It also gives you some wiggle room and some \"re-dos\".  I happened to have had some 1/16 inch maple veneer left over from a project so it was a natural.[/quote]",23279,"BBCode","2013-07-24 08:09:33"
23280,4193,"Only one pair of black \
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TWO PICKS",23278,"BBCode","2013-07-24 09:40:34"
23281,4243,"Sorry\, Michael\,  I haven't frequented the \"gypsyguitarfans\" site enough to be aware of the issue you mention.  I assure you\, I think Djangobooks is a great site and I hold you\, the staff and the commenters in high esteem.  I am certain that derogatory comments\, especially from competitors\, are wholly unfounded. Please accept my apologies for not being aware of this situation.\
\
I have removed the reference to the \"gypsyguitarfans\" site.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Don AKA \"goatherd\"",23281,"BBCode","2013-07-24 11:50:51"
23282,9,"Thanks Don\, I appreciate that! \
\
Michael",23279,"BBCode","2013-07-24 11:57:22"
23283,3797,"I have been traveling for the last two weeks and I have been away from civilization\, so I haven't had the chance to check internet. Sorry for the late reply.\
\
I haven't received anything either. I suppose Denis will send a mail to the backers when it's ready (?)\
\
Best Regards\
\
-Amund",23283,"BBCode","2013-07-24 13:18:02"
23284,4370,"I'll buy those picks from you if you still have them. Thanks\, Greg",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-24 13:30:01"
23285,4193,"Hi Greg\,\
\
    You got em\, Send me a check or cash wrapped in paper to\
\
John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
\
I'll trust you'll send me the check.\
\
Shoot me your contact info and I'll get them out tomorrow.\
\
Thanks pickitjohn",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-24 14:13:23"
23286,4370,"Thanks\, John. Have the envelope with the cash wrapped in paper ready to go and will drop in mail tomorrow. I've been using the 2.5 Wegens and have been curious about the 3.5.s. Best\, Greg\
Greg Sadowski\
250 C Street\
Friday Harbor WA 98250",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-24 14:38:46"
23287,4193,"Sorry Sold\
\
Thanks\
\
pick on my friend\
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pickitjohn",23278,"BBCode","2013-07-24 15:18:54"
23288,4193,"O K Greg\
\
I'll Post them out tomorrow.\
\
all wraped and ready to go.\
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pickitjohn",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-24 15:39:05"
23289,4105,"Doh!\
I snoozed. Thanks tho.",23278,"BBCode","2013-07-24 18:08:45"
23290,4193,"On the way\, probably arrive Monday\
\
be well\
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pickitjohn",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-25 07:08:39"
23291,4370,"Thanks\, John. Should have the $15 by Monday as well.",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-25 07:32:19"
23292,589,"Hello!\
\
I just noticed your message (I'm on vacation\, little net surfing these days  :D ).\
\
Strange beast! Perhaps someone close to Di Mauro\, maybe Francesco Oliveri (the back reminds me of him). I'll think about it!\
\
Best\
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Franco",23162,"BBCode","2013-07-25 15:09:47"
23293,2132,"No worries\, Amund\, thanks for getting in touch.  Can't recall where I saw it\, but Denis wrote he's shooting for an autumn release.  Can't wait. \
\
Cheers!\
\
Paul",23211,"BBCode","2013-07-26 08:56:31"
23294,4193,"cash arrived today thanks. hope you enjoy the picks\
pickitjohn",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-29 12:32:29"
23295,4370,"Got the picks on Saturday\, John. I like them\, thanks. Glad the cash arrived.",23284,"BBCode","2013-07-29 17:25:41"
23296,1847,"Hi.\
I'm interested in your magazines.\
Can you tell what condition they're in?\
Thanks.\
Glenn",23296,"BBCode","2013-07-30 10:50:07"
23297,1192,"sorry glen. just sold",23297,"BBCode","2013-07-30 11:06:44"
23298,2522,"Will\,\
That's a sweet video and a sweet song.  Congrats all the way around.\
\
I couldn't help but notice your guitar.  What make/model is it?  And how do you amplify - pickup\, amp?\
\
cheers\,\
Steve",23298,"BBCode","2013-07-30 20:19:30"
23299,1951,"Hey man\,\
I have my k&k for sale\, it's on the classifieds page. \
Shows $70 but I'll lower the price. \
Cheers\, \
Buco",23299,"BBCode","2013-07-30 22:05:34"
23300,1790,"thanks\, Steve. That's my new baby\, a brand new 2013 Castellucia F-hole that I just bought from djangobooks.com. \
\
Upon Michael's recommendation\, I also purchased a stick-on Ischell pickup for $395. Like most other GJ pickups\, it sounds really good at low volumes\, but when you have to crank it\, less so... though at least it's never fed back!\
\
Michael said all the top European players are now using it\, like Stephane Wrembel and Daniel Givone\, so I figured it was probably good enough for a hacker like me!\
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Will",23298,"BBCode","2013-07-31 07:47:05"
23301,3182,"Yep\, you may recall we discussed that at DIJ.  I grew up in Niagara Falls\, NY.\
\
I remember the Variety Club Telethons as a kid.  I can still hear their jingle for encouraging people to donate\, sung to the tune of \"When the Saints\"..it went..\
\
Call six four four \
nine eight five oh!\
Call six four four  nine eight five oh ... \
\
;0)",23301,"BBCode","2013-07-31 08:20:37"
23302,2522,"Will\,\
Thanks for the reply.  How do you find the sound of an f-hole\, compared to oval or D-holes?  I realize that's a bit of an unfair question comparing different guitars\, but I mean in general all other factors being \"equal\".  Balanced for both lead and rhythm?  I've always been drawn to the look of f-holes though I've never owned one. Maybe someday.  it'd make a nice 40th anniversary gift\, I'll just have to wait 15 more years...\
\
Steve",23298,"BBCode","2013-07-31 08:31:00"
23303,1790,"I like the sound of my F-hole\, Steve. Its good for both rhythm and lead. I wouldn't call it the loudest kid on the block\, but since I mainly play with a pickup\, that's not a biggie for me.\
\
The thing about the F-hole is that you can make it sound gypsyish and snarly if you want to\, but it doesn't have to sound that way all the time. My son\, who is a rock player\, just loves playing it.\
\
Mine has a short scale length and I think the next thing I'll do is try some medium gauge strings on it\, because the strings are actually too easy to bend and sometimes I accidentally go sharper than I really intended to!\
\
Will",23298,"BBCode","2013-07-31 12:52:16"
23304,3835,"Hi JD\,\
\
I may be interested depending on the CDs that you have. I already have a lot of the DVDs so they would be dupes for me.\
\
Thanks\,\
Christian",23304,"BBCode","2013-07-31 20:55:01"
23305,1192,"Check classified\, listed i think all CDs also Daniel givone book la guitar manuoche goes along",23305,"BBCode","2013-08-01 01:28:32"
23306,1192,"Hi\, the collection is yours\,\
Thats 450.00 and please kick in 30.00 to help with shipping. I'll send priority mail or ups.\
Heres my address. Jeff Griffith\
                                  3304 Ethelwood Drive\
                                  Louisville KY 40299\
 Email  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> cell# 614 805 6350",23306,"BBCode","2013-08-01 07:27:06"
23307,1192,"Hi\, the collection is yours\,\
Thats 450.00 and please kick in 30.00 to help with shipping. I'll send priority mail or ups.\
Heres my address. Jeff Griffith\
                                  3304 Ethelwood Drive\
                                  Louisville KY 40299\
 Email  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> cell# 614 805 6350",23306,"BBCode","2013-08-01 07:28:09"
23308,2301,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I'm a big admirer of the your rhythm technique\, a.k.a. the \"Gonzalo\" method. I'm trying to get proficient at this style. Would you be willing to send me an mp3 (or by any means of your preference) of you playing just rhythm on a standard Django tune (e.g. \"Minor Swing\") without other instruments so that I can play along with it as a practicing technique? I know there is a Youtube that someone has out there that demonstrates the technique\, but a complete tune of your playing without other instrumentation would be far superior.\
\
If you are too busy for this undertaking\, I understand\, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Bob Bailey (Phatz Jango\, GJ band in St. Louis\, Missouri)",23308,"BBCode","2013-08-01 07:46:02"
23309,1977,"hi bob.\
\
yeah. I'd be happy to do it.\
\
I'll try and send you something by the weekend.\
\
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Jeff",23308,"BBCode","2013-08-01 08:33:43"
23310,2301,"Many thanks!\
\
If it's easier\, you can send it to my email address: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bohemiansongs@hotmail.com\">bohemiansongs@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, whatever works best for you.\
\
By the way\, I was at the Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival last September for all 3 days and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. At the time\, I was unfamiliar with your rhythm method as having a tagged style and personally complimented you on your rhythm playing. I am the rhythm player in my GJ band\, so I take an interest in that sport. \
\
Also looking forward to The New Hot Club of America debut. I posted the video clip describing the project on my facebook page.\
\
Cheers!",23308,"BBCode","2013-08-01 10:18:14"
23311,1977,"Very cool.\
\
Yeah. Your email would be easier.\
\
Thanks.\
\
Jeff",23308,"BBCode","2013-08-01 10:45:49"
23312,3642,"Im very interested. How do you accept money?  paypal?\
Darin",23312,"BBCode","2013-08-01 10:46:29"
23313,2619,"I would like to buy if they are still for sale.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mark.harris@areva.com\">mark.harris@areva.com</a><!-- e -->",23313,"BBCode","2013-08-01 10:58:11"
23314,1192,"cash\,money order. your choice.",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:02:01"
23315,3642,"So that means no paypal.  Am I correct?\
Darin",23312,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:05:26"
23316,1192,"hi Darin. sorry no paypal.",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:41:24"
23317,1192,"mark. they are yours.",23317,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:43:08"
23318,1192,"heres my email. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",23317,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:47:24"
23319,3642,"OK so I understand 3 picks and 7 sets of strings.  Is this right?  If so I can send cash.\
Darin",23312,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:47:42"
23320,2619,"I can send a check if that is OK with you. My address is:\
Mark Harris\
624 Rinaldo St.\
Santa Rosa\, CA 95409\
\
Let me know total amount and where to send the check and I'll get it in the mail today. Thanks\, Mark",23313,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:50:30"
23321,1192,"cash will work.\
heres my address.\
 jeff griffith\
3304 ethelwood drive\
louisville ky 40299\
heres my email  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:54:11"
23322,1192,"sorry mark. my wife answered and sold to someone else.if they dont come though ill let you know",23317,"BBCode","2013-08-01 11:58:57"
23323,1192,"and yes 3 picks 7 set of strings. let me know asap have another buyer if you dont want the gear",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-01 12:01:26"
23324,3642,"Yes I will buy them and send the money out today.\
Darin Locke\
1341 NE Vena Ave\
Bremerton\, WA 98311",23312,"BBCode","2013-08-01 12:04:45"
23325,1192,"thanks Darin",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-01 12:29:53"
23326,3642,"Yes I would like to buy these and will send the money out today.  Please let me know you got this.\
Darin",23312,"BBCode","2013-08-01 12:31:21"
23327,2619,"No problem",23313,"BBCode","2013-08-01 12:54:48"
23328,2132,"Hey Xjax - \
\
I have to admit with more poor\, technophobic brain\, I'm probably more lost than ever - though you've taught me a ton in very short order\, thanks for all your help.  I have both the poweramp and mediamonkey and taken both through a few quick test runs to sort of see what they're like.  Very cool tools\, thanks.\
\
I've a really simple need - just want something portable to listen to mp3 versions of my collection\, and the odd video clip related to GJ guitar\, I learn from those as well.  No games\, no real need for portable e-mail\, though I suppose that's nice\, and doubt I'd employ much in the way of Amazing Slow Downer\, etc.\, on the road...though that may not be firm\, as it would probably come in handy (I use it and DVD slowdown versions at home\, and they are indeed useful).  \
\
I should mention that I'm quite content with the visual on the Sony Walkman\, as bad as it likely is for me eyes...just a backup reference.  So not completely turned off by a small display\, as in the iPod classic.\
\
The biggest thing for me is portable storage....the iPod classic\, great.  The physical drive has given me pause\, though.  I like the visual ability of the small tablets and of those\, I think Nexus wins.  \
\
I like the 64GB storage of the iPod touch.  And it wins as an improvement on the Sony walkman I have.  If I can truly use the two programs (poweramp\, monkey) to avoid using iTunes\, which I get from you (and a ton of friends) as a crappy way to manage music\, cool with this\, too\, the iPod Touch.  \
\
Basically\, just a guy who wants to listen\, study\, practice music\, view clips on the fly (NOT entire films or shows...ever.  Watch very little at home\, much less never a need on the go) with more than what I have now in the way of storage...my Walkman is at 16GB\, and I'm tapped.  \
\
I just get so lost in reading web articles\, forums\, and so forth\, because it seems so many have a much greater need for things I don't anticipate wanting in a remote setting.  So\, even if it's a gut thing\, any of the various options really leap out? \
\
Thanks\, Xjax.  \
\
Paul\
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ps:  Oh\, you mentioned you might be willing to let your classic go - could I ask\, your asking price?",23328,"BBCode","2013-08-01 12:57:25"
23329,3835,"Hey Paul\, give me a ring when you have 5 minutes. We can cover a lot of ground over the phone. 617-470-7568\
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Christian",23329,"BBCode","2013-08-01 13:17:07"
23330,1192,"Got it.",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-01 15:39:22"
23331,3642,"Cool.  I already mailed the money.\
Darin Locke\
1341 NE Vena Ave\
Bremerton\, WA 98311",23312,"BBCode","2013-08-01 16:20:52"
23332,2619,"Anthony\, I've got a powertab that Dennis Chang did of Honeysuckle Rose 1937 that to my ear is fairly accurate. Mostly the same notes as yours but different positions on the fretboard (sometimes also different notes). If you have Powertab and want to see another take on it I can send you the file or if not I could print it out and scan it. Any luck finding players in Marin County? \
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Mark Harris\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mark.harris@areva.com\">mark.harris@areva.com</a><!-- e -->",23332,"BBCode","2013-08-02 08:32:00"
23333,3485,"Hi Mark\,\
thanks for taking a look ! \
I don't have Powertab\, but I would be interested in seeing what Dennis came up with for sure. There's is one spot in the solo in particular that i couldn't hear no matter how much I slowed it down. \
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And yes I've found some players in marin and the east bay. I have an east bay project with another guitarist\, bass\, and fiddle (we scored and found a REALLY good fiddle player who is practically unknown).\
\
Do you live out here in the Bay area ? If so\, you should check us out this saturday (tomorrow)... We're called The Oakland Manouche project. We're playing at - Classic Car West 411 26th St Oakland. From 1 to 6 pm. \
\
Cheers!\
\
Anthony",23332,"BBCode","2013-08-02 11:39:48"
23335,2619,"Anthony\,\
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I don't know how to attach a pdf file to these messages or if it's possible to do so. If you email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mark.harris@areva.com\">mark.harris@areva.com</a><!-- e --> I'll send it to you. I seldom see a transcription that I agree with 100% but IMHO Dennis Chang's are the most accurate. He used to post them on his website and I downloaded everything I could. \
\
I've transcribed some myself in Powertab\, which I just found out is easy to change to pdf format by printing to pdf creator; HCQ Strut\, Sweet Georgia Brown\, Night and Day\, and Mabel. Let me know if there's anything you want.\
\
Don't think I'll be making it to Oakland tomorrow but please keep me posted about future gigs. I'm wondering if you met a friend of mine named Jeremy at DIJ? He lives about 5 minutes from me in Santa Rosa. I'm hoping to make it next year.\
\
Mark",23332,"BBCode","2013-08-02 13:01:02"
23336,293,"Thanks Brother\, I got 'em!  Hope I can get my fingers back underneath me!\
Charlie",23336,"BBCode","2013-08-02 15:19:23"
23337,2132,"Hey Charlie\, I have them.  Just need your e-mail\, about over 40 mb so will dropbox them for you.  \
\
Cheers\,\
\
Paul",23337,"BBCode","2013-08-02 17:55:42"
23338,293,"I got \"em!!! Thanks so much\, Paul!\
Charlie",23337,"BBCode","2013-08-02 18:06:24"
23339,2132,"No worries\, buddy!\
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Paul",23337,"BBCode","2013-08-02 20:04:08"
23340,1790,"Did a gig last night in NF... They closed down Pine St for a street festival and we played at the gazebo near St Joseph's church... some nice Italian food being sold by street trucks.\
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Plus\, there's a bass player in Buffalo named Mark Harris who spends a lot of time down in Austin\, ever met him?",23301,"BBCode","2013-08-03 00:37:45"
23341,3792,"hi!\
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i was myself on vacation and just picked up your reply.\
\
hmm\, hadn't heard about Francesco Oliveri\, and i found little information on him. i'll keep on digging...\
\
anyhow\, thanks for the lead.\
\
michel",23162,"BBCode","2013-08-04 14:45:59"
23342,2301,"picks and strings still f/s?",23342,"BBCode","2013-08-04 15:10:38"
23343,1192,"sorry picks and strings sold",23343,"BBCode","2013-08-04 15:31:54"
23344,1192,"John\,\
Send me your address so I can get the boxes ready.\
Thanks\,Jeff",23344,"BBCode","2013-08-05 08:31:53"
23345,4193,"Hey Jeff\,\
\
    The address should of been on the check envelope?\
Did you get the check yet?  :?: \
\
    My address is\
\
John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
\
phone # 512-294-6350",23345,"BBCode","2013-08-05 13:49:44"
23346,1192,"got itu",23344,"BBCode","2013-08-05 16:00:39"
23347,4050,"Hi\,\
\
I would take the remaining stuff and am willing to pay some addional shipping to Canada.  Postal code for a shipping estimate is: Airdrie\, AB. T4B 2S5\
\
Thanks!\
\
Gene",23347,"BBCode","2013-08-06 08:32:15"
23348,1192,"ok. the books.dvds and cds are yours.\
heres my address. jeff griffith\
                                        3304 Ethelwood drive\
                                         louisville.KY 40299\
just send what you think the shipping to Canada will be.\
\
thank you\,jeff",23348,"BBCode","2013-08-06 09:42:50"
23349,4050,"Paypal address?  $20 for shipping USPS ground should be ok?\
\
Gene",23347,"BBCode","2013-08-06 09:44:33"
23350,1192,"sorry dont have paypal. a check or moneyorder will work.",23348,"BBCode","2013-08-06 10:19:27"
23351,1192,"the 20.00 for shipping should work. if any  shipping funds are left i will return them to you.",23348,"BBCode","2013-08-06 10:21:57"
23352,1192,"do you still want the items?",23348,"BBCode","2013-08-06 10:31:35"
23353,4050,"No\, I'll pass.  Thx!",23353,"BBCode","2013-08-06 10:40:18"
23354,1713,"Hi\, $25 for all 4? If that's the deal I'll take them.\
What's the total with shipping to zip 05301? If it's $25 per item\,\
I'll pass.\
Thanks\
Mark Anagnostopulos",23354,"BBCode","2013-08-07 12:14:32"
23355,1192,"hi mark\, \
thats 25.00 for all. chuck in a extra 5.00 ill send 1st class\
thanks\,jeff",23354,"BBCode","2013-08-07 12:19:06"
23356,2681,"Hi JD\,\
I will take them. How do you want payment? Thanks.\
\
Bob",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-07 12:34:11"
23357,1192,"send check or money order.\
to. jeff griffith\
     3304 Ethelwood Drive\
      Louisville.KY 40299\
 heres my email. <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:outpost1193@yahoo.com\">outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
let me know asap if this a deal",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-07 12:40:49"
23358,1713,"Hi Jeff\,\
$30 is great. Would you prefer PayPal or a check?\
Thanks\
Mark\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->",23354,"BBCode","2013-08-07 14:08:02"
23359,2681,"Jeff\,\
This is a deal. I am in Southern Indiana on vacation with spotty wifi.\
Driving home to Chicago Fri. afternoon. Will put a check in the mail\
Sat. AM\, at the latest. Hope that is OK.\
\
Bob",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-07 17:40:15"
23360,1713,"Hi Jeff\,\
I will try a second PM as the one I wrote at 408 pm is stuck in my outbox (maybe this one will be too\, who knows).  I also posted that I'll take them\, so let's talk about your preferred method of payment (paypal\, check?).  Thanks very much\, \
Mark",23360,"BBCode","2013-08-07 17:46:06"
23361,1192,"Hi Bob\,\
That will work. As soon as check arrives I will ship.\
Send me your address so I can get package ready to ship.\
Thanks\,jeff",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-07 18:05:26"
23362,1192,"Bob\,\
You can contact me by email if you <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wish.outpost1193@yahoo.com\">wish.outpost1193@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
Jeff",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-07 18:13:28"
23363,2681,"8634 Callie Ave. Morton Grove\, Il. 6005\
Thanks. Good luck in Israel.\
\
Bob",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-07 20:09:32"
23364,1713,"Hi\, Welcome to the site. I can't claim to be an expert\, but I would have concerns about the p-90 on it.  Setting pickups into the top can have a negative effect on acoustic tone and volume.  If you could play it side by side with another Dupont without a pickup\, that would tell you if it did.  If no effect\, then maybe a plus for versatility.  Minor cracks on these tend to be much more of an aesthetic issue once repaired and have minimal effect on sound (if any).  $2k is a lot lower than the Duponts you will typically see (full disclosure\, I have one for sale on this site with Michael now)\, so if the pickup and crack don't bother you\, could be a good buy.  \
Best of luck\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",23364,"BBCode","2013-08-08 06:50:18"
23365,2132,"Happy birthday\, Jay!  Hope it's a great day!\
\
\
-Paul",23365,"BBCode","2013-08-08 08:57:18"
23366,4502,"I wasn't sure about the P-90 either. It's not permanently mounted (except for the 1/4\" jack) and he's been attaching it with adhesive\, so I think it's probably not a huge issue to swap it out. For the price\, I'm seeing it as a bonus. It doesn't sound too bad to me either from the video he posted. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uea5BMOx0a4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uea5BMOx0a4[/url]\
\
\
I'm more concerned about the crack and the price being so low. I wasn't sure if 2000 was a bad year for Maurice Dupont or if the MD-50 didn't appreciate well with age. Thanks for your advice-I really appreciate it!\
\
Cody",23366,"BBCode","2013-08-08 09:42:28"
23367,1713,"Cody\,\
P-90 on with adhesive\, you're right\, unlikely to be a problem.\
Does add a nice electric Django sound\, no need for a Stimer!\
Don't know if 2000 was a bad year\, my 2004 did not present with any quality issues. Used MD 50s here tend to be priced higher\, but outside of some vintage collectible gypsy guitars\, not sure there's been a lot of appreciation on most.\
Mark",23364,"BBCode","2013-08-08 09:54:08"
23368,4502,"Cool\, it's good to have a second opinion on that. I'm planning on gigging and recording with it\, so I'll be putting that P-90 through it's paces. I'm really only interested in Django's tone\, which is why I'm open to the magnetic pickups. Otherwise\, I'll probably swap it for a Bigtone. \
\
I won't know until I see it\, but I'm trying to think of reasons for why this one's priced so low (other than the owner simply wanting to get rid of it). I'm not worried about the guitar as an investment\, but I don't want to end up with one that I could never sell except at a big loss. Two grand is a huge budget stretch for me (I'd been looking at DG-320's beforehand) and I'm trying to think of every possible outcome for this purchase. I never thought I'd see an MD-50 in this price range since they seem to start around $3500. Is your MD-50 your main guitar?\
\
Cody",23366,"BBCode","2013-08-08 11:07:49"
23369,1713,"The MDC-50e was my main guitar for the past couple of years. I tried a totally out of my range Dupont Vielle Reserve and really liked it\, the tone was sweeter. Found the ALD La Brune had similar tonal qualities to my ear so I got one. Doesn't have the volume my MDC has\, but as I use an Ischell pickup and an amp on gigs\, the ALD won out and the Dupont went to Djangobooks recently. Wasn't an easy choice\, I'd have been happy playing the Dupont for a long time. \
My guess would be the guy wants a fairly quick sale\, doesn't want to mess with eBay or dealers\, hopefully you won't discover other problems\
Mark",23364,"BBCode","2013-08-08 11:20:20"
23370,455,"I bought my Gallatos from Europe.  One from Serge (thru a US broker who is not around anymore) and the latest from Norman at gypsyguitar.de.\
\
Tell Norman I sent you.  My latest from him was I think about 1300Euros with shipping.\
\
I think that they are Asian made and set-up in France but I'm not sure.  Sound wise they kick butt over any Asian guitar that I have played and also better than any Duponts or other hand built guitars that I've tried.\
\
You don't pay the EU tax in the US.\
\
Mike Glick (Bones on the forum)",23370,"BBCode","2013-08-08 13:36:23"
23371,1852,"thank you Paul.   I really appreciate your thoughtfulness",23365,"BBCode","2013-08-08 14:21:30"
23372,2132,"[quote=\"Jazzaferri\"]thank you Paul.   I really appreciate your thoughtfulness[/quote]\
\
Cheers\, hope you're having a wonderful day\, buddy!\
\
Paul",23365,"BBCode","2013-08-08 14:43:21"
23373,2681,"The check just went in the mail. Thanks. Good luck. L'chayim.\
\
Bob",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-09 16:57:05"
23374,1192,"thanks Bob\,\
Shabbat Shalom.",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-09 17:25:18"
23375,4128,"Wow. Thanks for the info! I'll look into it.",23375,"BBCode","2013-08-10 22:38:28"
23376,455,"Norman seems pretty cool.",23370,"BBCode","2013-08-10 23:07:36"
23377,4193,"Hey Moggy\,\
\
    Pickitjohn here\, hi welcome  :D \
\
I found this messing around this morning\, you may like to check it out. I think you may even be able to download them. I already have them and more\, so I didn't try.\
\
goodluck & enjoy  8) \
\
\
let me know what you think.\
\
[url=http://www.patrus53.com/waso-fapy-lafertin-keon-de-cauter]http://www.patrus53.com/waso-fapy-lafer ... -de-cauter[/url]\
\
pick on\
\
pickitjohn",23377,"BBCode","2013-08-11 10:44:58"
23378,4392,"Dennis Chang has a nice series of videos about playing Gypsy Rhythm guitar on YouTube @ [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpTERpe6jts&list=TLyxJRIMvDY2I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpTERpe6 ... xJRIMvDY2I[/url] While they might be abbreviated\, they do give you a different look than \"Gypsy Rhythm\". I am also starting to work through \"Gypsy Rhythm\" and \"Gypsy Picking\". Tim Robinson also give a nice rhythm lesson @ [url=http://www.timrobinsonguitar.com/lessons/lessons/rhythm.html]http://www.timrobinsonguitar.com/lesson ... hythm.html[/url]. Try some of his arpeggio lessons\, as well. There is a pretty good gypsy jazz player in Santa Cruz that does lessons. \
JP\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65487#p65487]Subject: \"Gypsy Rhythm\" more bounce (punch)?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"steteak\"]Good afternoon\, how are you all?  I am new to the group; but\, I have been a Djangobooks customer several times.  I live in Bakersfield\, Ca.  Home of Buck Owens.  There is no Sinti Jazz scene here\, nor have I met any people whom are aware of Sinti (Rom or Manouche) Jazz.  I attempted learning the \"Gypsy Rhythm\" book.  But\, I am at a point where some further explanation will help me continue.  \
     When the side of my Wegen \"Trimus\" moves across the strings\, it glides smoothly.  The sound produced\, however\, is rather quiet and  \"swooshy\".  The sound I want is more punchy\, like the sound board is bouncing the archtop.  I believe my sound problem is due to the use of the side of the pick.\
     So\, I tried using the tip.  When strumming with the pointed side of the plectrum\, I find my hand is jerked by the resting of the pick on any one of the strings.  My pick will grab and hold on.  Using gravity and letting my hand fall does not help.  I attempted to change the angle of my pick\, but to no avail.  My question is how can I get a smooth strum\, but punchy- bouncing- swinging rhythm with my plectrum?[/quote]",23378,"BBCode","2013-08-11 18:07:00"
23379,4512,"Thank you. I will check them out.\
\
Steve",23379,"BBCode","2013-08-11 19:30:19"
23380,4506,"Hi There\, \
\
Sorry I missed your reply - it went straight to my regular email account but only appears in the 'subject' line so I can only see the first few words of your reply. \
\
I'm in Newcastle so depending on whereabouts in Scotland you are I might be able to drive up and take a look?\
\
Cheers\, \
\
Daniel",23380,"BBCode","2013-08-12 06:28:34"
23381,4502,"I don't know if you happened to continue following the thread\, but I wanted to say thanks again for your advice. I showed up to see it and it turned out to be a MD-50B. Yes\, my jaw hit the floor when I saw all that beautifully figured wood on the back and sides. \
\
It was super grimy and the strings were dead\, but once I got it home and gave it a couple hours of TLC\, it really started to sing. I couldn't possibly have gotten a better guitar or a better deal. Well\, short of finding Django's #503 Selmer or something...",23366,"BBCode","2013-08-12 12:57:10"
23382,1713,"I did read the post.  Congratulations!  Sounds like a great deal for a fine guitar. All the best with it!",23364,"BBCode","2013-08-12 13:22:39"
23383,480,"Hi there\
\
I have a Stimer 51 for 150\, and a Peche a la mouche for 300. Check my posting\, tell me if you're interested. \
\
Thanks!\
Lex",23383,"BBCode","2013-08-13 02:43:36"
23384,4128,"Well I took your advice and sent Norman a message. I hope to hear form him soon.\
\
Can ask a few questions about your experience? What were the added cost when buying? Shipping? Insurance? Customs Duties? VAT?  If I remove the 19% VAT\, what percentage would I need to pay to get the guitar in my grubby hands? How long did it take?\
\
Thanks!\
Karl",23370,"BBCode","2013-08-14 21:42:18"
23385,455,"As I recall I got the Gallato RS1939 D-hole maple back and sides for 1300 Euro including shipping which I thought was a pretty good deal.  You don't pay the tax if you are in the US.  That is only in Europe.\
\
Michael doesn't sell them at Djangobooks because he (rightfully) thinks that is a lot of money for an Asian made guitar but IMO they sound better than any Dupont that I have played (only 2) and several other much more expensive GJ guitars.  And the Asian guitars that I have had did not even compare.\
\
Yes they are more than other Asian factory guitars but they sound better than most others at any price so.....it was worth it to me.  Both of mine are very loud and very dry with a very authentic GJ tone.",23370,"BBCode","2013-08-14 23:33:03"
23386,2746,"Greetings. Saw your post about using a Miller pickup. Sounds like it does what you need it to do. Any complaints/dislikes? I'm looking for a pickup and want to keep it simple. Not sure anything on this site's store is what I want. Where did you order your Miller from? And any comments you'd like to pass on I'd appreciate.\
\
Cheers!",23386,"BBCode","2013-08-15 06:45:10"
23387,155,"Got it from the maker directly.  Other than the fact that it isn't a very high gain pickup\, I have no complaints.\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Marc",23386,"BBCode","2013-08-15 06:58:58"
23388,3642,"How did you send the items?  I haven't received them yet.\
Darin",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-15 10:39:30"
23389,1192,"hi darin\,\
mailed out on the 9th.\
scheduled delivery Fri. 16th.\
# 9552 1109 1616 3221 4102 83",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-15 11:14:29"
23390,3642,"ok great.  my guitar has really old strings on it now so it will be just in time.\
darin",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-15 11:18:31"
23391,3642,"I guess I jumped the gun.  They came today. \
Thank you\
Darin",23314,"BBCode","2013-08-15 14:47:13"
23392,2681,"Hi JD\,\
Have not received package yet.\
\
Bob",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-17 14:52:09"
23393,1192,"Hi\, just checked\,scheduled delivery date Monday 19th.\
# 1109 1616 3226 3078 16",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-17 15:23:44"
23394,2681,"Thank you.",23356,"BBCode","2013-08-17 15:44:57"
23395,4221,"Hi Jazzbow.Just came across your ad for the Le Voi petit bouche. Is it\
still for sale?\
\
PS - If this is the second mail you've had my apologies. I was fighting technology!\
\
Regards\
Shaun",23395,"BBCode","2013-08-19 02:04:12"
23396,40,"Mark-Whats up man\, I am not sure if you are interested in an electric but I have a 75 (best I can tell from research) Guild Manhattan I am looking to trade. I posted a thread in the classifieds a while ago and didn't get much interest\, and I can completely understand if it isn't something you are interested in. but if you don't get any interest either here or ebay and are looking for an acoustic/electric archtop\, let me know. I can send pictures if you are. Good luck man\, it seems the resell market for these types of guitars isn't what they used to be :D.",23396,"BBCode","2013-08-19 08:08:57"
23397,1713,"Hi Caleb\, \
Thanks for the email and interest. Those Guilds are nice\, I think their archtops are undervalued\, but I'm not looking for an electric though\, good luck with yours.\
Best\,\
Mark",23397,"BBCode","2013-08-19 08:31:41"
23398,40,"Cool man thanks for the reply. Good luck with yours as well.  :)",23396,"BBCode","2013-08-19 08:34:34"
23399,4392,"Hi\, Gypsy Jazz newcomer here in Aptos. I'm certainly interested in attending a gypsy jazz \"takeover\" although not sure about playing quite yet. I also wanted to let you know that Musician's Friend has Galli Gypsy Jazz strings on sale this month @ $3.99-4.99. I haven't tried Argies as I have only been playing GF a few months but the Galli Silk and Steel sound nice on my Gitane DG-255. Please let me know about any SJ gigs.\
Thanks\,\
John\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65684#p65684]Subject: String Poll[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Il Trovatore\"]I use argie's.\
But I used to use the d'addario ones and would love to dabble in others if any body have any suggestions\, but i have no complaints about argies.[/quote]",23399,"BBCode","2013-08-19 09:55:56"
23400,1872,"hi Jeff\,\
     would you mind sharing how you raised the neck angle on one of your D-500's?  \
i have one that i've taken off the poly finish to improve the overall sound (and it did). i've always known that there was not sufficient neck angle to drive the top to it's potential. other than a neck set (a possibility) i have another option or two. just wondering what your process was. thanks in advance.\
\
ron powers\
tampa bay area",23400,"BBCode","2013-08-19 11:40:25"
23401,4450,"Hi Shaun.\
I'm afraid you're 4th in line.\
I have someone trying the guitar next week.\
Sorry.\
Roy",23395,"BBCode","2013-08-19 13:16:13"
23402,4221,"No problem. Good luck with it!\
\
all the best",23395,"BBCode","2013-08-19 13:37:47"
23403,1713,"Hi\, \
If you still have them I'll take them for $55 inc shipping.  As things can get hung up in the outbox here\, email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:vta2z@sover.net\">vta2z@sover.net</a><!-- e -->\
thanks\
Mark Anagnostopulos",23403,"BBCode","2013-08-21 08:50:25"
23404,4239,"Hey Michael I see you have (had) an Eimers Stochelo model.  Just curious how it sounds.  You seem to be the guy who has played them all!   How does it compare to a Dupont or ALD?  Does the short scale affect volume?  Thanks.",23404,"BBCode","2013-08-21 17:51:40"
23405,9,"Hi Charles\,\
\
Yes\, I did have one for a few days but it just shipped out. It's a nice guitar but a bit too dark and not loud enough for my taste. The ALD I have here is quite a lot louder and crisper which I prefer.\
\
thanks!\
\
Michael",23405,"BBCode","2013-08-21 18:44:07"
23406,4193,"Good morning\,\
\
pickitjohn here\
\
Is the BlueChip TAD100 you posted still available?\
\
thanks\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23406,"BBCode","2013-08-22 07:35:48"
23407,1920,"Hey John\,\
\
No\, I'm sorry the pick is sold. \
\
Thanks\, Tim",23406,"BBCode","2013-08-22 07:40:54"
23408,4193,"thanks\
 :D",23406,"BBCode","2013-08-22 09:41:09"
23409,3253,"The four tunes of the Django Reinhardt/Rex Stewart/Barney Bigard/Billy Taylor session all had a second take. These are being sold on eBay\, if they are the unissued second takes\, it's a steal! I guess one would have to ask the seller to find out. They might not even be authentic but who knows?\
\
P.S if you have sent any PM's in the last months I might not have got them due to my inbox here having been full.\
\
\
[b]Low Cotton[/b]\
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Django-Reinhardt-Rex-Stewart-Barney-Bigard-Billy-Taylor-Test-Record-Djangos-/171109884721?\
pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item27d6f1a331[/url]\
\
[b]I know that you know[/b]\
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Django-Reinhardt-Rex-Stewart-Barney-Bigard-Billy-Taylor-Test-Record-I-Know/181201059280?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16802%26meid%3D773280207074620440%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D7926%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D171109884721%26[/url]\
\
[b]Finesse[/b]\
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Django-Reinhardt-Rex-Stewart-Barney-Bigard-Billy-Taylor-Test-Record-Finessu/181201057736?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16802%26meid%3D773280207074620440%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D7926%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D171109884721%26[/url]\
\
[b]Django's Djump/Montmartre[/b]\
[url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Django-Reinhardt-Rex-Stewart-Barney-Bigard-Billy-Taylor-Test-Record-Djangos-/171109884721?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item27d6f1a331]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Django-Reinhard ... 27d6f1a331[/url]",23409,"BBCode","2013-08-23 08:13:23"
23410,4193,"Hey Shawn\,\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
I can send them off to you if you still need them\
\
let me know\
\
John Krause\
512-294-6350",23410,"BBCode","2013-08-23 10:07:54"
23411,858,"Hi John\, if were only talking about the end pieces without the actual bridge how does $5.00 sound?  I can send you a paypal payment if you use that service so you get the money faster.  Let me know if that figure sounds reasonable and I'd be more than happy to get them.",23411,"BBCode","2013-08-23 10:41:56"
23412,858,"Hi Dario\, I was watching a recent interview you did with patrus on youtube and you were playing a solo piece from Bireli.  I was wondering if you happen to have a transcription of what you're playing.  Here is the video I'm referring to:\
\
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8LBXswON8[/url]\
\
Do you happen to have a transcription of this piece?\
\
Thanks\,\
Shawn",23412,"BBCode","2013-08-23 11:29:08"
23413,203,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65742#p65742]Subject: Compilation of songs in gypsy jazz[/url]\
\
[quote=\"PapsPier\"]Hey\,\
The book is enclosed at the end of the message\, but if there is a problem\, [url=http://dl.free.fr/getfile.pl?file=/hzoRXucK]this another link[/url][/quote]\
\
Thanks for the book\, here is the music sheet of \"Le dernier soir\". Please\, keep it for you\, but yu can use the words and chords/music.\
\
Best\
\
François RAVEZ",23413,"BBCode","2013-08-23 12:20:33"
23414,4193,"Hey Shawn\,\
\
    Not sure if these are going to meet your desires.\
\
the thickness from bottom to top is a little over 4mm (think two quarters on each other).\
\
Base size L\, W\, thickness  129 x 14 x 4 mm\
\
                                       5.1 x 0.55 x  ? inches\
\
If you get pictures on your phone I cant send you one.\
\
$5.00 sounds fine not sure what postage and mailer will run. Probably be cheaper  \
from China with free shipping. Took about 12 days\
\
I'm pretty happy with them. Wish you were close by I hand them to you.\
\
let me know",23410,"BBCode","2013-08-23 12:22:44"
23415,4193,"Hey Mike\,\
\
What's up?\
\
Pickitjohn here\, hope all is well.\
\
I'll be coming to the Area Sept 10 thru the 24th. Basing out of Mullica Hill N.J.\
\
If your available to meet up\, pick\, or whatever I'd enjoy meeting you.\
\
Did you sell your guitar @ DIJ? \
\
John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
512-294-6350\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23109,"BBCode","2013-08-23 12:36:52"
23416,4392,"John\,\
Did you order the Chinese bridges @ $7.28? Are they as good as the ones on my Gitane DG-255? I would like to get one to experiment with\, like changing the string height\, hollowing out the bottom\, etc. Did it work out with free shipping all the way from China?\
Thanks\,\
John Powell\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65773#p65773]Subject: Moustache end piece wanted[/url]\
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[quote=\"pickitjohn\"]Hey Shawn\,\
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   I posted the link and have used two of the bridges still have the moustaches. There rosewood  I can ship them out to you if you like.\
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  email me @ pickitjohn at hotmail dot com\
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Just send me what you think their worth + postage and it all GOOD  :) \
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pickitjohn[/quote]",23416,"BBCode","2013-08-23 12:54:31"
23417,4193,"Hi\,\
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I ordered 3 and used one on my Patenotte 260. They already were hollowed out better than the one on my Jorgenson 300 and weighed about 2 grams lighter.\
I'm not familier with your guitar but they are just a tad short to work on my gitane\, but there all different. The measurements are.\
Base Size (L x W x H): Approx. 5.1 x 0.55 x 0.78 inch / 129 x 14 x 20mm\
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If that will work its a cheap test I'd try it.\
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Not sure how great the compensation line is for \"perfect intonation\" leaves a bit to be desired\, if your fussy. But my tone and volume improved overall.\
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About 7.8 out of ten\
if I can be any help call me\
took about 12 days to arrive. Crazy cheap",23416,"BBCode","2013-08-23 13:11:21"
23418,4193,"512-294-6350\
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23419,203,"Hi Caleb\,\
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Please contact me offline at : francois.ravez(at)Wanadoo.fr\
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I have the music sheet for :\
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Maman la plus belle du monde\
Maria\
Sympathie\
Tu m'apprendras\
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Best\
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François RAVEZ",23413,"BBCode","2013-08-23 16:43:38"
23420,226,"Delaunay's does not indicate any second takes but Paul Vernon does including the numbers which are different to the Matrix Numbers on the records being sold.\
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I would be amazed if these really were unreleased takes. If they are\, the guy selling them is not going about it the right way. They would be worth a fortune to collectors.\
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I'll do some checking?\
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Roger",23409,"BBCode","2013-08-24 08:39:31"
23421,226,"I meant to say that they do not claim these are unreleased tracks\, just test pressings.\
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Roger\
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P.S. How are you?",23409,"BBCode","2013-08-24 09:11:17"
23422,563,"I have three superlative examples\, so I have been looking to move one of them. The one for sale\, also the least expensive\, is a 2011 Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan C\, which is a one off built at my request. Rodrigo's background was classical guitars\, so I figured him to be the best guy for the job. It is an excellent guitar in every respect. \
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The reason I am parting with it is that I have two others\, both vintage\, and both probably far above what you'd like to spend. One is a 1924 Maccaferri Model 4\, and the other is a 1991 Favino Jazz N. I have another vintage nylon string en route\, so something has to go. The Shopis is the best all-rounder. It's a d-hole\, Selmer-Maccaferri looking guitar. No resonator\, of course\, but otherwise identical in size to a Selmer. It's a 12-fret\, with a slightly narrower (about 1/8 inch) fretboard than a classical. That was done at my request. \
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So\, if it's the best all-rounder\, why am I selling it? I am a vintage guy at heart. The Favino and the Maccaferri would be much harder to sell\, because they will be priced at more than double the Shopis. I'm still sorting the '24 Mac out\, and the Favino is so unusual\, I just can't imagine parting with it anytime soon. \
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Price for the Shopis? $3\,000 firm\, but you'll have a guitar you'll be proud to keep forever. Plus\, it's the only one he's ever made\, so you will never walk into a room and see another one being played. \
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You can get a Gitane for less\, but that's what you'll have: a Gitane. The Shopis is equally good as a classical guitar and as a jazz guitar played with a pick. That's what I asked for\, and he delivered it in spades. \
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Let me know if you are interested. Fretboard Journal is coming next month to do an article on my gypsy guitars\, and I was going to wait until after to list it for sale\, but if you in a hurry\, I can let it go now.\
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Michael",23422,"BBCode","2013-08-24 15:30:32"
23423,4123,"Hello Mr. Chang\,\
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sorry if you mind me sending a message over here and not through your website's contact form\, but I'd like to hear directly from your - specifically\, are your lessons really not downloadable? I mean\, if I bought one and went to the video stream\, could I not download it this or that way like I could download any youtube video\, for example\, or is there some sort of special protection on them? Be honest. :P\
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What I'm getting at: I have no internet connection at home\, and I don't plan on getting one. Is it really impossible to see Tcha without one? If not\, can you make it possible? I'd pay more\, if need be. I understand your concerns regarding piracy\, as those lessons would most certainly be divulged in no time at all\, despite the \"intimate\" GJ community\, but hey\, I've a problem.\
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That's about it - please let me know\, even if you cannot help me (just so I can write it off for now).\
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Cheers from Croatia\,\
Karlo\
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P.S. I'm still new in GJ waters - finally got a proper guitar from Horowitz this week. Do you know any Croatian GJ players? I ought to see Mate Matišić soon because he said he'd jam with an accordionist at my workplace\, i.e. an antiquarian bookshop in Rijeka. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGe3JSouiw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGe3JSouiw[/url]",23423,"BBCode","2013-08-25 01:50:21"
23424,2812,"Hi Shawn\, thanks for the inquiry\, I have many transcriptions of Bireli but not this one. I'm actually working on many things and touring a bit so it will be a while before I'll get to transcribing again\, but I always post my new ones at my site: [url=http://www.darionapoli.com]www.darionapoli.com[/url]\
Dario",23424,"BBCode","2013-08-25 07:03:17"
23425,3793,"Hi \, ive been a while offline so ive not seen your msg about the altamira.\
i live in the netherlands ive tried t play gypsy jazz but i cant get the hang of it.\
the altamira is new in case with some sets of strings the case is hard from the inside and hard/soft from the outside let me know if u are still intrested.\
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greets \, wesley",23425,"BBCode","2013-08-25 08:28:44"
23426,3793,"Hi \, ive been a while offline so ive not seen your msg about the altamira.\
i live in the netherlands ive tried t play gypsy jazz but i cant get the hang of it.\
the altamira is new in case with some sets of strings the case is hard from the inside and hard/soft from the outside let me know if u are still intrested.\
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greets \, wesley",23426,"BBCode","2013-08-25 08:29:11"
23427,226,"I've checked with the seller and they are the issued takes.  :(",23409,"BBCode","2013-08-25 10:21:38"
23428,3599,"Hi\
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How much do you want for the altamira?\
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Cheers\
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Stuart",23428,"BBCode","2013-08-25 10:23:45"
23429,3253,"Okay thanks. :) was worth a shot. \
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I'm 19 years old.",23409,"BBCode","2013-08-25 10:37:52"
23430,226,":?  Why did you tell me you are 19 years old? \
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It's always worth a shot!!!\
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Roger",23409,"BBCode","2013-08-25 10:42:38"
23431,3793,"Hi There\, \
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it's in new condition i played it like 5 times out of the box ive got more guitars and still picking up electric guitars so im selling this one again tought i could learn gypsy jazz but it's very time consuming and can't learn 2 styles so i stick with 1 style and this altamira can go.\
it comes with hard / soft case it fits in perfectly also omes with 1 set of new strings maybe 2 sets.\
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im from europe but can ship world wide what do you offer ?\
if u buy a new one you always buy one without case. keep that in mind :)\
i will hear from u \
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thanks !\
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w.b",23431,"BBCode","2013-08-25 11:16:13"
23432,1981,"Ok\, sorry it didnt agree with you\, the gg i mean.\
How much are you asking for it.\
cheers Thomas",23425,"BBCode","2013-08-25 11:49:56"
23433,3793,"i dont really know \, i know how much it is new but you always buy it without a good case\, mine has a case included it's new and ive played it like 5 times..\
check out for yourself what it cost new including case and throw me an offer \
ive got someone else who is intrested and he mailed me too\, im waiting for his offer too.\
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greets \, w.b",23425,"BBCode","2013-08-25 12:31:26"
23435,4396,"Hey Michael\, I'm looking to buy a Gitane DG560. I'm wondering what setup is necessary to have it ready to play right out of the case after delivery/ Does it absolutely need a fret level? What do you think I should have done by Josh to get it ready to play? Thanks",23435,"BBCode","2013-08-25 13:02:43"
23436,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Any of these Chinese made guitars will require setup work to get them to play and sound their best. They are pretty rough out of the box and need a fret level and a setup. The fret work is pretty shabby on the Chinese stuff...high frets all over the place which causes buzzing and forces you to keep the action pretty high. Also\, they come out of the box with the action way too low or way too high so you usually have to get that fixed too. \
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Thanks!\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-08-25 13:48:22"
23437,4396,"When is the first payment due when using the \"Bill me later\" financing option? So I'm looking at getting the full fret level and the gypsy setup....is what you recommend for this guitar? Thanks-",23435,"BBCode","2013-08-25 14:16:06"
23438,9,"The Bill me Later option is administered by PayPal so I have no control over it. I believe they give you 6 months before you have to start making payments.\
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Yes\, a fret level and a setup are what I'd recommend.\
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Thanks!\
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M",23436,"BBCode","2013-08-25 14:43:52"
23439,2619,"I'll buy your stuff if still for sale.",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 15:36:52"
23440,1192,"the stuffs yours give me your address and ill give mine.\
soon as i hear back from you i will remove from site.",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 15:42:19"
23441,2619,"Mark Harris\
624 Rinaldo St.\
Santa Rosa\, CA\
95409\
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Let me know the total and I'll send a check today. Thanks.",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 15:46:43"
23442,1192,"hi Mark\,\
ill sent the package media mail  on me\,if you want it sent priority send an extra 5.00.thats  standard flat rate for small box. 30.00 media mail.35.00 priority.\
 jeff griffith\
3304 Ethelwood drive\
Louisville.KY 40299\
ill remove from site now. heres my email:outpost1193@yahoo.com",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 15:59:38"
23443,2619,"Media mail is fine. Check for $30 in the mail tomorrow.",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 16:08:37"
23444,1192,"thanks Mark",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 16:19:01"
23445,1192,"thanks Mark",23439,"BBCode","2013-08-25 16:19:32"
23446,3,"hi the best way to reach me is directly through the site since i dont spend much time at djangobooks\
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you are correct that it is streaming. There is no option to download\, but there are softwares that exist that allow you to download the videos\, i don't mind as long as it's for private use.. if you have a friend with high speed internet connection\, you could then download everything to your hard drive and watch at home\
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thank you",23423,"BBCode","2013-08-26 21:17:54"
23447,4123,"Alright\, that's all I wanted to know. Thank you!\
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Cheers\,\
Karlo",23423,"BBCode","2013-08-27 06:14:56"
23448,3793,"thanks for helping i never sell guitars online :)\
but the guitar is new i wanted to play gypsy jazz as second style of music but it's asking so much time i have to quit because i build guitars and otherwise i have to quit that.\
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bye man\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65861#p65861]Subject: Altamira M01 petite bouche for sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"wim\"]I'm just kidding .. I don't want a new guitar I think you can ask something around 700 USD and you should specify your city in case some buyers might be to go play the instrument or pick up in person.  good luck[/quote]",23448,"BBCode","2013-08-27 13:35:20"
23449,3793,"[quote=\"stuart\"]Hi\
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How much do you want for the altamira?\
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Cheers\
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Stuart[/quote]\
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i ask $700 for the guitar including case\, 2 set of argantine strings and a book getting into gypsy jazz. i can ship worldwide.\
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greets\,\
W.B",23428,"BBCode","2013-08-28 02:59:39"
23450,3793,"i ask $700 for the Altamira M01 including case\, 2 set of argantine strings and a book getting into gypsy jazz. i can ship worldwide.\
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greets\,\
W.B",23425,"BBCode","2013-08-28 03:00:41"
23451,2182,"Hey Tom\, I think you sent me an email at some point but I can't find it.  Can you send it my way again?\
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We have Olli Soikkeli doing a concert/clinic Sept 15th\, at Broadway music school in Denver and I need to get a general head count to who is coming.  Any chance you are making it up here?  Should be $15-25 for the concert and clinic.    \
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Swingfully\,\
Aaron",23451,"BBCode","2013-08-28 09:44:08"
23452,4458,"Hi Bones\,\
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I just moved to SB and saw on the board you are here and I presume a GJ player. Let me know if you ever wish to hook up.\
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Cheers\
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Craig",23452,"BBCode","2013-08-28 12:47:51"
23453,455,"YAY!  Finally another GJ player in SB!\
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Yes\, my cell is 805-450-6487\
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my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->",23453,"BBCode","2013-08-28 13:01:51"
23454,4458,"well I'm not exactly a GJ player yet but working hard at figuring out.",23452,"BBCode","2013-08-28 13:22:19"
23455,4396,"Hey Michael! I was wondering if you carry any or have a ebony button classical tuners that the tech could install on a Gitane DG560? Do you think it would be a good idea to replace the tuners?",23435,"BBCode","2013-08-29 16:01:38"
23456,9,"Sorry\, I don't have any ebony button tuners.\
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The tuners that come with it seem decent.\
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thanks!\
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M",23436,"BBCode","2013-08-29 17:02:51"
23457,4193,"Hey Jeff\,\
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    Pickitjohn here are you still in the states?\
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I'm enjoying my new Hugh GJ Collection.\
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Had a couple of region format hurdles to jump but I made it.\
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Good luck to you\, do you still have the Robin Noland CD's & Wegan picks available\
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Let me know Thanks",23457,"BBCode","2013-08-29 17:42:30"
23458,2082,"Hi Ted\,\
 I would like to buy the amp for $1000 if you would like to sell it to me.\
Currently i have Dupont guitar.\
I can send by Paypal or money order cheque.\
It would need to be shipped to Livingston NJ.\
Regards\
Denny.",23458,"BBCode","2013-08-29 18:54:04"
23459,4,"Hi Denny\,\
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Thanks for the offer but I'd be losing money.  The posted price is the lowest I'm willing to go.\
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Thanks\,\
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Ted",23459,"BBCode","2013-08-29 19:04:28"
23460,2082,"Ok Ted I understand.\
I would buy it however i just bought another guitar and now regret i  should have saved my funds.\
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Cheers\,\
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Denny.",23458,"BBCode","2013-08-29 19:23:56"
23461,4396,"Thanks for a quick response! Do you have any classical strings?",23435,"BBCode","2013-08-29 20:25:49"
23462,9,"Sorry\, I don't actually stock nylon strings as 99% of the guitars I have are steel string.\
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thanks!\
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'm",23436,"BBCode","2013-08-29 20:50:16"
23463,3232,"Aaron\,\
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I am crushed that I have to work on Sept 15th.\
I will pass the word along down here and try to find out who might be going.\
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Sorry to miss it. I really like Olli.\
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Tom\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:thomasmacfarlane@mac.com\">thomasmacfarlane@mac.com</a><!-- e -->",23451,"BBCode","2013-08-30 21:15:45"
23464,4392,"I was having trouble posting YouTube Videos and this link helped me sort it out: [url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&p=65173#p65173]viewtopic.php?f=20&p=65173#p65173[/url]\
jonpowl\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=65906#p65906]Subject: Vibrato technique[/url]\
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[quote=\"pickitjohn\"]Great thread Love it.\
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here is a video Of Fapy Lafertin & Le jazz\
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\"What a Difference a Day Make\"\
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Definitely one of my Favorite albums and he's got that Vibrato down\
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How do you get the You Tube window on the post? :?: \
Here's the best I could do. :? \
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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXYdDZZkQAw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXYdDZZkQAw[/url]\
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THANKS DAVE\
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pick on\
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pickitjohn[/quote]",23464,"BBCode","2013-08-30 22:50:35"
23465,4193,"Had that up while I was loading the link.\
I must be missing something.\
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Thanks still don't know",23464,"BBCode","2013-08-31 04:19:48"
23466,4193,"I had missed the click on the youtube header above post window\
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Thanks you gave me the push to \"TRY AGAIN\"   8) \
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thanks\
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pick on\
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pickitjohn",23466,"BBCode","2013-08-31 05:20:29"
23467,3793,"[quote=\"stenslager\"]Ok\, sorry it didnt agree with you\, the gg i mean.\
How much are you asking for it.\
cheers Thomas[/quote]\
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i ask $700 for the Altamira M01 including case\, 2 set of argantine strings and a book getting into gypsy jazz. i can ship worldwide.\
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greets\,\
W.B",23425,"BBCode","2013-08-31 14:50:18"
23468,3793,"[quote=\"stuart\"]Hi\
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How much do you want for the altamira?\
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Cheers\
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Stuart[/quote]\
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i ask $700 for the Altamira M01 including case\, 2 set of argantine strings and a book getting into gypsy jazz. i can ship worldwide.\
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greets\,\
W.B",23428,"BBCode","2013-08-31 14:50:36"
23469,1380,"Sorry I didn't see your post sooner.\
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The big mod was tearing out the neck block and putting a whole new system in while moving the cutaway towards the soundhole as far as it would go. So while reconstructing all of that\, shifting the neck angle was a relatively simple subset of a larger project on the neck portion of the body.\
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If your interested\, I'd be happy to talk on the phone to let you know more about what I did. \
Jeff Moore\
206 843 9487",23400,"BBCode","2013-08-31 18:47:57"
23470,1872,"thanks Jeff. sounds like you were doing some major mods where i'm really just interested in increasing the neck angle so there's more break angle with a taller bridge. can you tell me if the Gitane D-500 neck is set with  standard dovetail construction methods? if so\, was there any \"gap\" at all where the neck slid into the dovetail? reason i'm asking is that i'm aware that some folks have increased the neck angle by simply driving a wedge into a \"gap\" \, if you will\, from the original neck set (obviously only if that gap exists). this is my thought prior to a total neck reset. i'd be interested to know your thoughts.\
     how did your project come out\, other than the sunken top that you previously mentioned? \
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thanks\,\
Ron Powers",23400,"BBCode","2013-09-01 08:23:36"
23471,1380,"No I didn't look into the neck joint at all\, just cut it away.\
I've never done a traditional neck reset.\
The guitar brightened up but kept its D-500 sound overall. A sound I love on a good 500.\
All those mods involved some or lots of carbon fiber. The \"new\" neck became a lot stronger than any neck I've ever played.",23400,"BBCode","2013-09-01 17:27:46"
23472,4396,"Hey Michael! I just ordered the Gitane DG560 last night. I understand the setup process takes 2-3 weeks\, but I was wondering if I could get the guitar sooner than that for a couple of classical performances and GJ gigs coming up? Thanks-",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-02 09:41:46"
23473,9,"Thanks for the order...I'll see if there's anyway to get the work done faster. It's rare it can be done any quicker as the shop is usually pretty backed up but I can try.\
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Thanks\,\
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M",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-02 14:44:54"
23474,4396,"Thanks",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-02 17:09:18"
23475,4396,"I really appreciate that\, thankyou! If you wouldn't mind messaging me when the guitar leaves the shop and ships\, I'd appreciate that too! Thanks-",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-03 12:26:14"
23476,2746,"Any pics of the guitar you have for sale? And any cracks? Thanks!",23476,"BBCode","2013-09-03 20:08:21"
23477,224,"No cracks or other repairs. Will send pics tonight",23476,"BBCode","2013-09-04 05:00:37"
23478,224,"[attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Dell'Arte back.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment][attachment=1]<!-- ia1 -->Dell'Arte back.jpg<!-- ia1 -->[/attachment]",23476,"BBCode","2013-09-04 15:34:50"
23479,2619,"I'm wondering why this isn't listed as sold. Did you get my check?",23479,"BBCode","2013-09-04 18:18:15"
23480,1192,"Check showed up yesterday.\
Shipping in the morning.",23479,"BBCode","2013-09-05 04:26:00"
23481,563,"Shaun--\
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May I ask what guitar you got that's giving you a problem? Adjusting the bridge for intonation isn't going to help the tone at all. A taller or shorter bridge will\, but not minor tweaks to the same bridge\, unless it isn't sitting properly against the body. Those vibrator gizmos may do something\, or may not; I have no experience with them. I do have a fair amount of experience dealing with vintage and high-end gypsy guitars\, having owned close to 30 now\, and having played probaly more than a hundred more\, from Selmers on down. Depending on where you are\, you may be able to find someone who really knows how to set these guitars up. If so\, take advantage of that. Guitars are basically sponges held together with glue\, so they are going to keep changing for many\, many years until they become stable\, and some\, to be honest\, never settle down\, no matter how old. My oldest dates to 1924\, and I am still messing with it. \
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Give the string thing a try. It may not work for your guitar\, because I don't know what you mean by \"new\". But if you mean too tinny and bright\, letting the strings go dead will really help. An example: go to the Selmer 862 listing in the store. Listen to how it sounds (basically better than anything)\, and wrap your head around the fact that those strings were exactly one year old. They were changed a day or two later\, and the Selmer sounded so shitty by comparison\, that Patrus couldn't complete the J\"Attendrai recreation video we had done Part 1 of the day before. Michael put new strings on it before he did his video for the Selmer listing. You can hear how much worse it sonically than when Paulus plays it. All the guitars I took to Django in June this year had 6 month to year old strings\, and everyone was raving about how great they sounded. The Favino video he did\, the di Mauro video he did\, all those guitars had year-old strings. Part of that is because I own alot of guitars to play\, and I rotate them\, so yours might reach that point in a month\, but it's a cheap and usually effective way to get a better acoustic sound. \
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Argies are very bright\, and effectively mask the sound of the guitar. Many people like this\, because with brand new strings\, a Gitane doesn't sound all that much worse than a Dupont. Leave the strings on until their brightness fades away\, and the Gitane will sound like what it is\, and the Dupont will just kill it. \
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Strings were a hard-to-find commodity in the 1930's and 1940's. Guys played them until they broke\, for the most part\, and I believe that factored in to the design. I have never known a vintage gypsy guitar yet that didn't sound better with old strings. Ever! New guitars can vary\, but it's a cheap thing to try. Just leave them on an extra week or two of hard playing\, and see if it takes that new guitar sound away. It can't hurt to try.",23481,"BBCode","2013-09-05 13:07:54"
23482,4221,"Thanks for the advise. The guitar in question is a one off made by Killy Nonis in the UK. It's a classic Selmer shape but with a Busato arched back. So expected the sound to be a little unique. But Killy makes some of the finest sounding selmers\, Favinos and Busatos around so I was a little surprized how 'tinny' the guitar sounded. I realize the strings and everything were new but this sounded like the sound wasn't getting into the body! Killy very kindy manufactured some alternative bridges in other woods and based them on the original 'fitted' bridge. The contact to the soundboard is clean so I don't think its that.\
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Like I said I have the ToneRite gizmo buzzing away in the corner so when thats done it's thing I'll just play the hell out of it and wear in the strings see what happens.\
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Michael\, thanks for taking time to pass on some tips. If anything else pops up please mail me.\
Thanks again\
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Shaun",23482,"BBCode","2013-09-06 00:31:41"
23483,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Your DG560 is in the shop having the setup work done. It should be ready later next week. I'll send you a tracking number when it ships.\
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I saw on the forum that you're looking to buy a JWC guitar. Just wondering why you decided to go with one of those models?\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-07 08:12:01"
23484,4396,"Thanks- I appreciate you telling me the status of my guitar. I'm looking at getting  a JWC because they do custom builds for a fraction of the other european builders price\, I also think that they really have quality instruments. I talked to Tony at JWC and we came with a really cool custom order for around 2800$ I'm probably getting all the following-----Favino Replica guitar in Tonewood Indian Rosewood back and sides with an EU spruce top.\
Selmer pliage\,maple body bindings\,ebony neck(block inlays)/fretboard binding\, nitro finish\, adjustable truss rod\, Selmer style tuners\, brass Favino tailpiece\, single piece maple neck with back of the headstock ebony overlay\, and price includes a black Hiscox case",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-07 13:59:53"
23485,9,"I see the attraction of being able to custom build your own guitar. But keep in mind you're paying about double the cost of other Asian made guitars (the JWC are basically Asian made as the luthier is Korean\, they just moved him to the UK.) The Altamira guitars aactually sound and play better and cost less than half.\
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There's no doubt a French guitar is far superior in tone\, projection\, and playability. Also\, if you buy a French made guitar I have in stock you have the possibility of trying it first and returning it if you don't like it. If you have JWC custom build something you're stuck with it whether you like it or not. And they don't fetch much on the used marked as they often only sell at around 50% of what the retail for.\
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Just some things to consider...\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-07 18:13:00"
23486,4396,"I really respect your opinion and I'm wondering how the Altimira's sound better considering JWC's tonewoods are more quality w European spruce. Also with JWC I'd be able to get a maple neck. Also I'd be able to get an instrument more visually desirable. I'd also be able to get a favino as well. Multiple things that Altimira doesn't offer. What JWC did you compare to a an Altimira?There is also multiple professional players that endorse JWC guitars? Let me know more on what you think.",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-07 22:19:12"
23487,4396,"I saw you posted that you have a JWC favino. I've been talking to Tony from JWC about a cool custom favino build. Let me know in detail your thoughts on JWC favinos if you wouldn't mind.",23487,"BBCode","2013-09-07 22:41:10"
23488,4396,"I saw you posted that you have a JWC favino. I've been talking to Tony from JWC about a cool custom favino build. Let me know in detail your thoughts on JWC favinos if you wouldn't mind.",23488,"BBCode","2013-09-07 22:41:33"
23489,2667,"You can find photos of it on the website\, number 334.\
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What I think is cool\, and the reason I got a D-hole Favino\, is that it does have a slightly rounder sound than a Selmer-style. Atleast from my experience.\
It's louder and has less high end bite. Which I find appealing because I play alot of different styles of music. It makes it more \"useable\" outside of gypsy jazz. It cuts slightly better because of it's complex mids\, which is cool when you're in a jam with 5 other guitarists pumping away!\
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If you do decide to get a JWC you'll get a guitar that is great to play out of the box. It was even in tune when I got it! High quality at a quite fair price.",23487,"BBCode","2013-09-08 03:06:35"
23490,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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If your priorities are customization and visual aesthetics at a competitive price\, then I'm sure you'll be happy with the JWC. However keep in mind\, that these sorts of things have little effect on the actual sound and playability of the guitar. Only a deeply experienced and highly skilled luthier has the knowledge and ability to create some of the best [i]sounding[/i] guitars. Newcomers often make the mistake of buying a guitar that looks great on paper (i.e. nice woods\, hardware\, etc) only to find it sounds inferior to much more austere guitars built by experienced luthiers. In my mind\, the JWCs are like a Volkswagen engine in a Ferrari body. They look nice\, but they just don't perform like the real thing. As a result\, most of my customers find that Dupont's simple Nomade easily outperforms the much more expensive and ornate JWC\, simply because the inexperienced luthiers at JWC don't understand the finer points of what makes a good Gypsy guitar. Instead\, they just load it up with fancy looking hardware and woods in the hopes they'll get buyers that way.\
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With regards to endorsements\, I wouldn't pay much attention to them as the best luthiers such as Dupont or Holo don't even bother. It's usually little known\, but aggressive brands like JWC that offer players free guitars and kickbacks in exchange for an endorsement. These players will generally play anything that's handed to them and are really just in it for the money\, as most of them really need it as doing this for a living is pretty tough! JWC only has a couple of B list endorsements anyway\, there aren't any top players using them. Rafael Fays played Favinos and Duponts most of his career. He obviously signed on with JWC for a quick buck.\
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Also\, I should remind you that it's really dicey ordering a custom guitar as you don't have the option of playing it. So many of my customers have been burned ordering custom guitars which they thought would be their dream instrument\, only to find it was a lemon they couldn't return. \
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-08 09:46:44"
23491,4,"Hi\,\
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Yes\, the amp is still for sale.\
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Thanks\,\
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Ted",23491,"BBCode","2013-09-08 17:17:52"
23492,4396,"Have you compared your guitar to any other GJ guitars like an Altamira\, Dell Arte\, Dupont\, Gitane\, etc. Does the guitar have a dry bark? Srry for all the questions\, its just being not able to play a JWC before investing in one is a tough decision. I'm looking for a professional quality guitar. the helps appreciated----thanks-",23487,"BBCode","2013-09-08 21:35:56"
23493,2667,"I'm happy to answer any question you might have!\
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I can only compare it to Gitane\, as that's the guitars I've had the most experience with. With Gitane it's a bit hit and miss with the bark and dryness. I played one new\, that was quite wet. But I also played a friends Gitane that came straight from the factory and sounded quite old. So you never know with factory guitars.\
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My JWC seemed like it was starting to come out when I got it. Like it was almost there\, dryness wise. Within maybe 2 months it became perfect. You could ask Tony about what he thinks. Maybe he has a more technical point of view\, haha.\
I've had mine for almost 2 years now\, and I'm super-happy with it. No regrets what so ever! I was in your situation where I was looking to get a guitar that I probably didn't want to sell\, ever. So I looked up JWC and don't regret it. A good price too!",23487,"BBCode","2013-09-09 02:27:11"
23494,1313,"Thanks for the reply.\
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I found another amp that was much closer to me though.\
Best of luck with the sale.\
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Regards\
Jon Noe",23494,"BBCode","2013-09-09 16:17:30"
23495,4396,"Would you go $3600?",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-09 22:23:20"
23496,620,"Hi djangoisgod -\
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Nice monicker. I would have gone for djangoisallthegodsrolledintoone\, but that's a little long.\
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At $3600\, I'm losing a good bit; the reduction from $4500 to $4000 got it down to about a break-even point\, not counting my original shipping and customs costs. How about we meet in the middle at $3800? I still lose something\, but not so badly. As I mentioned in the ad\, gypsyguitars.com has one at $5000\, and Michael Bauer tells me it's not as good as this one. \
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I never thought I'd sell the Di Mauro\, but then I got a shot at a fabulous Favino and couldn't pass it up. \
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You can write me directly at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@swingology.ca\">ben@swingology.ca</a><!-- e --> if you wish.\
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Where are you located?\
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Ben",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-10 05:22:55"
23497,4543,"Hi W.B.\
I am very interested in the Altamira you are selling. If it is still available\, can you let me know?\
Many thanks.\
Jess Chandler",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 06:30:37"
23498,3793,"Yes i updated the price 3 hours ago !\
Where do you come from ??\
Greets w.b",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 08:02:59"
23499,3793,"Yes i updated the price 3 hours ago !\
Where do you come from ??\
Greets w.b",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 08:39:06"
23500,4543,"I am in London\, UK. Is there any way you would consider reducing the price to £320? If so I would buy it straight away!\
Jess",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 08:39:50"
23501,4,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=66082#p66082]Subject: WTB Di Mauro Chorus or Euro Selmer/Favino Copy[/url]\
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[quote=\"djangoisgod\"]Looking to spend around $3600.------Help me out I'm trying to get a professional quality instrument.\
PM me please[/quote]\
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Hi\,\
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I've got Moreno's 1993 Dupont MC50E that I'm looking to move along. It's on Ebay:\
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[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Dupont-MC50E-Made-for-Moreno-Winterstein-Jacques-Favino-Specs-Django-/181213228660[/url]\
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Would it be possible for you to come up a little more? \
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Let me know! 917 880 2321\
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This is a rare opportunity to own a professional grade instrument with serious provenance for a lot less.\
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Best\,\
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Ted",23501,"BBCode","2013-09-10 09:34:59"
23502,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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I saw your post about looking for a Di Mauro Chorus. I don't have a vintage one\, but I do have a new Dupont DM50 which is a wonderful recreation of the DiMauro design and a lot easier to play than the old ones:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/dupont-dm50-2013]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... -dm50-2013[/url]\
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It's $4500\, but as a previous customer I could sell it to you at $4000\
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Let me know if that's interesting to you.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-10 09:40:42"
23503,3793,"Hi man\, \
The lowest i can go is 360 pounds its including shipping of 26 pounds.\
I tell you this is a very good price but i need to sell it to finance other projects seriously this altamira is used like 5 times its like new.\
Btw the shipping is with insurance of 421 pounds and track and trace till they leave the netherlands. I can give you the track and trace number when its shipped it comes with some set of strings of argentines and good case.\
We gotta deal ?\
You can pay with paypal if u want.\
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Let me know \, \
W.b",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 09:45:23"
23504,4,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=66082#p66082]Subject: WTB Di Mauro Chorus or Euro Selmer/Favino Copy[/url]\
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[quote=\"djangoisgod\"]Looking to spend around $3600.------Help me out I'm trying to get a professional quality instrument.\
PM me please[/quote]\
\
Hi\,\
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I've got Moreno's 1993 Dupont MC50E that I'm looking to move along. It's on Ebay:\
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[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Dupont-MC50E-Made-for-Moreno-Winterstein-Jacques-Favino-Specs-Django-/181213228660[/url]\
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Would it be possible for you to come up a little more? \
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Let me know! 917 880 2321\
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This is a rare opportunity to own a professional grade instrument with serious provenance for a lot less.\
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Best\,\
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Ted",23501,"BBCode","2013-09-10 09:47:07"
23505,4,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=66082#p66082]Subject: WTB Di Mauro Chorus or Euro Selmer/Favino Copy[/url]\
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[quote=\"djangoisgod\"]Looking to spend around $3600.------Help me out I'm trying to get a professional quality instrument.\
PM me please[/quote]\
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either way\, let's talk!",23501,"BBCode","2013-09-10 09:48:42"
23506,4543,"Can we say £350? Then we have a deal.\
I'm happy to pay by PayPal.\
Let me know what you think.\
Thanks.\
Jess",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 09:59:32"
23507,3793,"Lets split the cost £355 and ill take care of a good shipping and pack it very well for you. \
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My paypal is : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:bigbullfiddle@gmail.com\">bigbullfiddle@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Seriously i cant go lower this is a bargain lets do it ? :wink: \
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Greets w.b",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 10:22:14"
23508,4543,"Ok\, let's do it. We have a deal.\
Is there any kind of guarantee you can offer? Would you be happy for me to pay £255 today\, and the remaining £100 once the guitar has arrived? I don't want to sound paranoid\, and I'm sure you are trustworthy\, but I hope you understand my reasons for suggesting this.\
Do you have any other ideas of how to make it safe?\
Once we've agreed something\, I'll make the payment.\
Thanks a lot.\
Jess",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 10:42:16"
23509,3793,"Hi jess\
I will not accept half payments and later another half as for my own safety !! I got also ripped a few times ! Not that i dont like u bit it brings too many risks for me And i tell you i didnt like it so dont be afraid Just trust me i will not keep your guitar or something the safest way is to pay with paypal once you paid you get to see my full name at the paypal screen. If not heres my full name: wesley beekvelt.\
I know how it is to get nothing or get ripped from both your money and guitar :(\
but the django comunity is not a place where rippers are working. Its a small community.\
You have to trust me once i have the money ill get ready to ship and when i dropped it at the post office i send you a website of tnt post with a tracking number and a photo of the paperwork i got from the post office\
Im just a loyal seller thats quitting gypsy jazz i found my home in the bluegrass bought myself a mandolin and im busy with that. \
Now i need to get lessons from the bluegrass academy online it will also cost money but if u want another instrument another one has to go.. so that was the altamira and why ? I took it out of its case just 5 times went another direction with music intrests and it still sits in it case..  so now you know why im selling it ;)\
Dont be afraid if something happens with it it happens during transport and we got that covered in the shipping cost.\
If everything is done i can ship on thursday and will send you the shipping details right after i shipped it.\
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Greets wesley beekvelt",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 11:09:24"
23510,4543,"Hi Wesley\,\
I do understand\, and I hope you weren't offended by my suggestion. You just hear so many stories of people getting ripped off. But I know this is very unlikely. so let's go for it. I'll transfer the money now. If you could send me confirmation\, that would be great.\
I am buying the guitar as a present for my partner's 40th birthday. He is a huge Django fan\, and he has wanted one of these guitars for about 20 years\, so I'm very excited to have found it. \
Just incase it doesn't allow me to enter these details on Paypal\, I would like it to be sent to a different address from my billing address. The shipping address is:\
Jess Chandler\
31 Shirlock Road\
London\
NW3 2HR\
UK\
I hope that sounds ok.\
Thanks again for your reassurance\, and I will do the payment now.\
Best wishes\,\
Jess Chandler",23510,"BBCode","2013-09-10 11:13:58"
23511,3793,"To make it safer\
Heres my address\
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W.beekvelt\
Van steenstraat 6\
1771 CK\
Wieringerwerf\
The netherlands \
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Wes",23511,"BBCode","2013-09-10 11:14:39"
23512,4543,"I have made the payment. Let me know if you've received it!",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 11:23:31"
23513,3793,"Hey jess\,\
i've received the payment and i saw this address:\
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jess chandler\
31 Shirlock Road\
London\, London \
NW3 2HR\
Verenigd Koninkrijk\
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is that correct ?\
let me know if i have to put down your address like that or diffrent.\
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tommorow i will go to my mates guitar store to get some packing materials and a  box on thursday i will ship the guitar and give you the details of the shipment oke? \
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greets \, wesley",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-10 11:30:58"
23514,4543,"Hi Wesley\,\
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Yes\, that is correct.\
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You can write it like this:\
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Jess Chandler\
31 Shirlock Road\
London\
NW3 2HR\
UNITED KINGDOM\
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Thanks very much for sending it so quickly. I'm really excited.\
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Keep me updated\, and send me the tracking info when you have it.\
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Thanks again.\
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Jess",23510,"BBCode","2013-09-10 11:34:44"
23515,4396,"Thanks for the quick reply! I'm in Colorado. I think $3800 is a good deal. I will try to get the extra money soon. If you wouldn't mind holding the guitar for about a week from now and I'll try to make the purchase. Where are you located? $3800 including shipping? Thanks-",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-10 14:48:15"
23516,4396,"That guitar is beautiful! I can't really lay down more than $3600 sorry\, wow why are you selling that? Thanks-",23516,"BBCode","2013-09-10 14:51:27"
23517,620,"I'm in Nova Scotia. Shipping is not included\, but it's not all that bad. I've sent a number of guitars to the US\, including to Michael Horowitz. Canada Post - USPS is the best way. Depending on how quickly you want it to get there\, it can run about $150 - $200 with insurance. I don't know what USPS hits you for as far as customs charges\, but I do know that they charge very little for clearance\, unlike UPS and FedEx. I would have to mark it as country of origin = France to avoid any hassles in case some overzealous customs agent decides to inspect it\, otherwise we would risk penalties. However\, I can mark the value low for customs purposes. Michael and I do this all the time. Quite often USPS seems to forget to even charge for customs at the destination. \
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As far as payment is concerned\, personal checks or money orders will have to clear before shipment. PayPal is another possibility. I would have to ask you to absorb any fees on your end\, but I'm pretty sure if you state that you are just sending money (as opposed to making a purchase) there would not be any.\
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If all that sounds OK\, you've got a deal\, and a great guitar. I'll start looking for a good shipping box. Michael Horowitz will vouch for me if you need some extra assurance. I bought the guitar from him\, so he knows it well also. Same for Michael Bauer\, who knows both me and the guitar.\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-10 15:06:10"
23518,4,"Hi\,\
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Thanks!! The guitar sounds as good as it looks with a fat midrange\, ringing highs and a booming bass. I unfortunately really need to move. I've finally convinced a friend to sell the guitar I've been after for 15 years. I need the capital to pay it off. This guitar is worth $7500 and the provenance is impeccable. I think of a better deal for a professional grade\, european Favino styled guitar. Plus\, it's the first of it's kind and the only one built for Moreno. \
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If you're really interested I'd be willing to work out a deal where I'd hold the guitar for a couple of months. I've done this before as both a buyer and a seller and it's really easy to do. I'd rather it go to someone who really appreciates it and as long as I've got a serious buyer\, I can remove the listing from eBay. \
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Let me know what you think! Let's make a deal!\
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Ted",23501,"BBCode","2013-09-10 15:10:11"
23519,4396,"Thanks for everything! I would really just like to hear the guitar. Could you send some sound samples? I would like to purchase the instrument\, but I don't know if I could this month. Can you hold on to the guitar for a couple months? How's the playability and feel of the neck? Thanks- I really hope we can make a deal",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-10 20:40:37"
23520,1852,"Hi Michael\
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I just checked an E(6) string from a set of Argies\
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Definitely a hex core now.  You might want to check with them but someone was commenting on the store page saying they were round core.\
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Do you know when they changed.\
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Jay",23520,"BBCode","2013-09-11 12:16:02"
23521,620,"The best way to hear the guitar is to check out MIchael Horowitz's video here: [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/joseph-di-mauro-f-hole[/url]\
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You can also read his description. This is the exact guitar - I bought it from him.\
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The neck is fairly substantial but not huge like some of the vintage guitars. Playability is good. The action is somewhat high on the bass side\, maybe around 3.25 mm or more\, I don't have a way to measure it accurately. A good luthier who knows gypsy guitars could probably bring it down some. I'm afraid to mess with it\, since that requires some minor surgery on the bridge. The tradeoff of course is that the somewhat higher action gives it more punch.\
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The sound is very dry\, very little in the way of overtone ringing. I sometimes take it to a jam session\, and when whoever is playing it stops playing rhythm to solo\, it sounds like the whole bottom fell out of rhythm section.\
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I can't guarantee that I could hold it for a month or more unless you'd want to put down a nonrefundable deposit\, which is customary. I have two friends\, one in Montreal and one here\, who are interested in it but also need to raise the money. If someone comes along with cash and I don't have a deposit to hold it\, I'd have to sell it to them.",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-11 12:24:45"
23522,9,"Hi Jay\,\
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Are you positive? A friend who is a string expert did the same thing and said it was round core. I don't know how to tell as I've never tried pulling them apart.\
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M",23522,"BBCode","2013-09-11 12:41:11"
23523,1852,"I checked further down from the top of the string again...now I am not sure...there are definitely some flats....but the could be from the rolling\,forming or wwinding process\
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Im going to change my post until I can get to a higher power stereoscope....monoscope is too hard to tell the flats.",23520,"BBCode","2013-09-11 14:14:02"
23524,4396,"This weekend could I send you $1800 US dollars as a nonrefundable deposit? That's what I can do right now. The the other $2000 could be paid within the next 2 months for sure. Please consider\, what you described is exactly what I'm looking for in a instrument! In the video it looks like Michael is having a hard time playing it? So I'm just wondering how well it actually plays. THANKS-",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-11 15:11:05"
23525,4396,"Hey Michael thanks for the offer\, but I think I'm going to look into a vintage Di Mauro Chorus. Thanks for helping me out with the JWC thing! The more I listen to JWC's the wetter they sound\, thanks for pointing me away from that. Anyways I look forward to getting my Gitane DG560 soon and hopefully a nice Di Mauro! Thanks",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-11 15:52:25"
23526,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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No problem....a vintage DiMauro will be nice. Although\, if you haven't played one before keep in mind that they are different animals than modern Gypsy guitars. They have very thick necks and usually pretty high action. Old School type players love them\, but they are generally not well suited to more modern styles of Gypsy jazz which require faster necks and lower action.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-11 16:30:39"
23527,620,"Hi-''That would be very acceptable - sounds like you're definitely interested!\
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Don't forget shipping is extra and amounts to $150-200\, depending on method. Canada Post Xpresspost USA is quicker and gives better tracking\, but Expedited Parcel is reliable and a little cheaper. I've used both with no problems. I assume you're somewhere in the US?\
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As to playability\, it does take a bit more work to play this guitar\, which is not unusual among vintage instruments. As I said\, I don't have a way to measure the Ction accurately\, but a Wegen 3.5 mm pick at the 12th fret causes to string to deflect a little. \
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I did take the action down a bit after receiving it\, probably about .25 mm\, by removing some shims that had been glued to the bridge. I think the bass side can come down a little more\, but that will involve either removing some wood from the top of the bridge or getting another shorter bridge. A Dupont #1 would probably work well. It doesn't play as easily as a modern instrument\, but the tone is worth the effort. And as Michael Horowitz says\, it makes a great fashion statement! Joseph Di Mauro guitars are quite rare\, and the F holes even more so.\
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The other guitarists in my band are very disappointed that I am selling it - they  love this guitar.\
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Ben",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-11 17:55:54"
23528,4396,"I'm in Colorado(US). If I send out $1800 including shipping would you send it out this weekend\, and let me pay it all off by November or wait and hold it till you a fully payed. I assure if you send the instrument out soon you will be payed in full within 2 months. What is an address I can ship money too? Or would you like a paypal payment? Please reassure me that the instrument is not terrible to play\, and that it would be playable after being shipped. Will it be shipped absolutely safely? Will it come with a hard case? If not\, would you mind throwing in a hard case being that this a very valuable instrument. THANKS",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-11 19:39:13"
23529,4396,"Michael\, what guitars are your favorites? Also\, what do you have in your personal collection?",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-11 20:13:25"
23530,9,"Generally\, as far new guitars go the French stuff is hard to beat. Obviously\, Dupont is at the very top so it's hard to go wrong with any of his models. I played a Dupont for many years (my old Dupont is now owned by Stephane Wrembel and he used it to record the Midnight in Paris soundtrack!) I only sold the Dupont after I found a vintage Busato that I really liked. \
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jean Barault is also very good...he does a very good job of capturing the sound that Django had. ALD is probably the best value...just as good as Dupont\, but with a slightly more open tone and priced $500-$1000 less.",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-11 21:35:27"
23531,620,"I really couldn't send it out with a partial payment. Sorry\, no offence meant\, but you and I are after all complete strangers to each other. I probably would not do that for anyone but a very close friend. I realize you are offering to send money to a stranger\, but at least you could ask Michael Horowitz about me and get that assurance. My name is Ben Robertson. Michael knows me well\, we've done a good bit of business over the years. In fact\, I've got a guitar on consignment with him now\, a lovely maple Dupont Busato Royale:\
[url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=dupont-busato-royale-aug-maple&sid=jirn62c021w89z7r0872jca21589i57i[/url]\
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If you're unsure about the Di Mauro\, you might want to consider this one. Michael tells me it's the best Dupont Busato he's ever had\, and it's not much more than the Di Mauro. It's very easy to play\, with a 2.8mm action. Probably the most beautiful maple guitar I've ever seen\, with a lovely smoky hue to the finish\, and very authentic sound. I could arrange for Michael to accept the deposit and put the guitar on hold\, we have done that before. Shipping would be less expensive and quicker\, and no issues with customs.\
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As to the Di Mauro's playability\, the guitar is not set up like a modern guitar typically would be. I like my action at 3mm or slightly less\, this one was originally 3.6 according to Michael\, and it is now somewhat lower\, maybe 3.25. It does take a bit more effort to play\, as I said earlier\, but once you get used to it\, it becomes a lot more comfortable. It's hard for me to say what is acceptable to someone else. If you're accustomed to Stratocaster-like setup\, you won't like this one. I will say that neither of the other guitarists in my band have ever complained about the action. \
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The guitar is quite resonant and really projects. It is quite possible the lightest gypsy guitar I have ever run across\, which is probably partly why it is so loud. It does have an unmistakable vintage sound\, really old school\, very Tchan Tchou Vidal sort of thing.\
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Rather than alter the existing bridge\, it might be preferable to get a Dupont #1 and keep the other one as a wintertime bridge. As you probably know\, gypsy guitars are hyper sensitive to humidity\, and this one does move with the seasons. It needs to be properly humidified\, and having a summer/winter bridge combo might not be a bad idea. I actually did this myself\, but I wound up using the Dupont bridge on another of my guitars\, so it's not available.\
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The case is a Stagg. It is called a \"soft shell\,\" however\, it is not like a gig bag\, it is in fact very strong\, and I would have no reservations about shipping the guitar in it. I believe it is this one:\
[url]http://www.staggmusic.com/en/product_detail/hgb-w.html?backp=1[/url]\
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I ship in proper guitar boxes\, with the instrument well packed. I've done this many times with no problems.\
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Anyway\, I hope that's helpful. Please take your time making the decision - I'm not in a position to send the guitar out on approval like Michael does\, so any sale is final once completed.\
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Feel free to write Michael Bauer about the guitar. You may have seen him on djangobooks - he's the fellow from Chicago with the incredible collection of vintage instruments - Selmers\, Favinos\, Busatos\, and a Di Mauro. \
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BTW\, you can check out my band at [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]\
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Regards\,\
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Ben",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-12 05:22:04"
23532,4543,"Hi Wesley\,\
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Just wondering if you've been able to ship the guitar today? It would be great if you could let me know when you're going to send it\, and send me the shipment details when you have them.\
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Thanks.\
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Jess",23510,"BBCode","2013-09-12 07:41:27"
23533,4396,"I understand\, my name is Andrew Mullane by the way. I will get all the money together then soon. High action won't be a problem\, being that I have a few vintage archtops so I grown accustomed to heavy strings and high action\, but truly I play GJ and love those instruments. Being that I probably will be giving you $3800+shipping\, maybe it may be best to get to know you better! What guitars do you own and what are your personal favorites? Are you in a GJ group I could check out online? Thanks-",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-12 21:53:28"
23534,4396,"Can you send me sound clips or describe the sound? How's the action? ... 1600 euros?",23534,"BBCode","2013-09-12 22:10:26"
23535,4396,"Hey Michael could you send me a tracking number for my DG560? Did it leave the shop yet?",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-12 22:17:17"
23536,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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It's still in the shop. I'll send you a tracking # when it ships.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23230,"BBCode","2013-09-12 22:42:58"
23537,4543,"Hi Wesley\,\
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Just got your message. That is really strange as I sent a reply to your message about the address straight away.\
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That address is correct\, yes. You can write it like this.\
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Jess Chandler\
31 Shirlock Road\
London\
NW3 2HR\
UNITED KINGDOM\
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Let me know when you get this message.\
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Thanks\
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Jess",23497,"BBCode","2013-09-13 00:55:53"
23538,620,"Hi Andrew - nice to have a name at last!\
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Yes\, by all means\, you should know me better\, as much as possible by long distance means like this. So\, as I said earlier\, my name is Ben Robertson\, and I live in the little town of Windsor\, Nova Scotia\, a bit less than an hour from Halifax. I am 67 years old\, was born and raised in Athens\, Georgia\, graduated from UGA (go Bulldogs!)\, and after two years in the Army (including a tour in Viet Nam) moved to Boston where I lived for 22 years. After a brief stint in Arizona\, I married a lovely Canadian lady and moved up here to her home. That was twenty years ago. I am now a Canadian citizen\, still US as well\, and will probably remain here for the rest of my life\, unless I can convince my wife to move to Paris!\
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Eight years ago I got fed up with the rat race and retired from a career in IT to go back to university and study to be a music therapist. I now work part-time in a couple of nursing homes doing music programs with the seniors. \
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Musically\, I played bluegrass for over twenty years on a Martin D28 with heavy bronze strings. After moving here I decided I was tired of playing three chords all the time and got involved with a swing orchestra as vocalist and rhythm guitarist\, doing my best poor imitation of Freddie Green on an archtop with heavy bronze strings. Somewhere along the way\, I became interested in Django and started trying to learn GJ. I've been to Django in June every year starting in 2007 (except 2008\, which I had to miss due to a conflict). \
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My gypsy band's Web site is here: [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]. Unfortunately there is no Web presence for the swing orchestra\, it's just a community band\, but a good one. \
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As to guitars\, I've been through a great many GJ guitars over the years. Here in Nova Scotia there is very little opportunity to try gypsy guitars out. I only know of half a dozen people in the whole province who even own one\, and the stores don't carry them\, except for one or two Asian copies. So if I want to try guitars out\, I have a week at Django in June each year\, otherwise\, I buy one that looks interesting\, try it for a while\, learn what I like and don't like about it\, and usually resell it after a while. I've been through a couple of Dell'Artes\, a few Duponts\, a Bob Holo (an F hole patterned after the Di Mauro Chorus)\, and a Favino that had problems that I didn't want to deal with. All of them went down the road. \
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Three years ago I bought a Rodrigo Shopis Favino copy secondhand from Charlie Miller in Brooklyn\, and it has proven to be my all-time favourite\, with one exception\, which I'll get to. A few other guitars have come and gone since\, none has satisfied like the Shopis. I eventually had Rodrigo build me a Selmer style D hole\, which you can see and hear here: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVHAR3MC940[/url]. Rodrigo met me in Montreal to hand the guitar over\, and we went to see Yorgui at the Upstairs Jazz Club. I asked him to try the guitar\, and after twenty minutes of playing it\, he asked if he could use it that evening! One of the great thrills of my musical life.\
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I bought the Di Mauro thinking that it would be the best vintage gypsy guitar I could afford\, but then earlier this year my friend Charlie Miller decided to sell his prize Favino\, the purchase of which was the reason he sold his Shopis in the first place. Rodrigo had been maintaining it and gave it his strong recommendation. Charlie offered me a great price on it\, and I scrounged the money by \"borrowing\" from some investment funds and bought it. You can see it in the Djangobooks Favino archive here: [url]http://www.djangobooks.com/favinoarchive/jacquesfavinos.htm[/url]\
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It's #553. Incredible guitar in amazing shape for a Favino\, has the authentic Favino sound in spades\, with no issues.\
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So I was left with a deficit in our funds and had to start selling guitars off to make it up. With much regret I sold the Shopis D hole at Django in June and put the Di Mauro and Dupont Busato up for sale. \
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So what's left will be:\
1977 Favino\
2008 Shopis D'Artagnan F model (I use this as my stage guitar)\
1946 Epiphone Triumph\
1966 Martin D28\
and a little Washburn parlour guitar that I use in my music therapy work. \
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If you're accustomed to archtops and heavy strings\, playing the Di Mauro will be a breeze. The action is only high in relation to the common gypsy guitar setup of today.\
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Hope that helps. If you'd prefer to correspond by direct e-mail\, mine is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ben@swingology.ca\">ben@swingology.ca</a><!-- e -->\
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If you would like references\, feel free to contact Michael Horowitz at Djangobooks\, Michael Bauer <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, Charlie Miller <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ungadjo@gmail.com\">ungadjo@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\, and Rodrigo Shopis <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rodrigoshopis@gmail.com\">rodrigoshopis@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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Ciao\,\
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Ben",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-13 04:25:47"
23539,4320,"Hello\,\
I'm at work right now and I'll send you an email later tonight.\
Best regards\
Johan Ros",23534,"BBCode","2013-09-13 04:46:11"
23540,6,"Hi Amund. Congrats on your new Eimer -- sounds great.  Your playing is great as well and I like the way you turn around arpeggios and transition between them.  Would you mind helping out an old dog here and sending me a copy of your video so I can break it down and learn from it?  I've tried downloading from YouTube but haven't had much luck.  There are a couple of fingerings you're doing that I think would help me unlock some trouble points I'm having.  If you're not comfortable with sharing your vid\, I'll understand.  Either way\, thanks for vid -- and great playing!    AE",23540,"BBCode","2013-09-13 08:34:51"
23541,3797,"Thanks Eddy!\
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No problem\, I'll be happy to send you the video. I tried to attach it to this message\, but I was given an error. It's probably too large.\
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I can send it through e-mail if you like\, or if you have any other preferences I'll see what I can do  :)",23540,"BBCode","2013-09-13 10:48:48"
23542,6,"Thanks Amund  -- I dinked around with some different computer software and was able to get a copy of your vid.  I appreciate your willingness to send it to me but not necessary now.\
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Are you going to Djangofest?  I'll buy you a beer if you do!\
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Ed",23540,"BBCode","2013-09-13 12:33:32"
23543,3797,"I've considered going to one of the festivals for some time\, but going to the U.S would be particularly difficult due to visa and all that hassle. Haven't figured all that stuff out yet. And I've also postponed it every year now to hone my skills. \
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Next year I'll probably feel ready to go to one of the festivals. Samois\, Django in June or DFNW. I'll see which one.\
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I'm glad you could get something out of my video! Thanks for checking it out  :)",23540,"BBCode","2013-09-13 13:12:16"
23544,6,"Tough choice on festivals...  I'd probably put them in this order: Samois\, DIJ\, DFNW (depending\, of course\, on who's playing)\
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Samois is the Mother of All GJ festivals and has the most international feel -- and of course\, there's always a side-trip to Paris.\
\
DIJ is the place to go to meet fellow players of all levels. Mostly\, Americans and Canadians but they are a batch of friendly folks and full of energy and enthusiasm for the music.  In the long haul\, it may also be the least expensive since food and lodging are packaged as part of the week-long deal.\
\
DFNW is great too in a beautiful local -- Whidbey Island\, Washington.  Lots of jamming and great shows. Costs quite a bit though. For the price you could probably go to Samois.\
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Again\, thanks for the vid and I'll work on some of the things that caught my ear now that I can loop the sections.  Hopefully\, see you at a festival one day!\
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Ed",23540,"BBCode","2013-09-13 14:43:38"
23545,4396,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63716#p63716]Subject: 1991 Maurice Dupont md-50  Brazilian[/url]\
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[quote=\"guitarmike\"]For sale. 3000$.\
Excellent condition\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mstpierre61@hotmail.com\">mstpierre61@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]\
Could you give me more info?",23545,"BBCode","2013-09-13 18:21:30"
23546,4396,"Well I guess it's my turn! My name is Andrew Mullane and I've studying Django and gypsy jazz extensively for the past couple of years. I'd been introduced to jazz guitar a few years prior and once I heard Django is what amazing! I play in a swing big band and we mostly play bop/early swing music and I also do lots of gypsy jazz jams with friends. I currently have a Dell Arte Favino and a GJ nylon string(Gitane DG560) for classical studies. I've decided its time to really get a professional quality instrument... I hope I can purchase the Di Mauro! Anyways\, I'm going to wait to get all the money together so I can purchase the guitar. If anything changes in terms of you selling the guitar off please inform me before so I can try to make the payment. This guitar would truly be going to a great home and I really hope to buy it within the next 2 months. THANKS-Andrew",23495,"BBCode","2013-09-13 21:05:07"
23547,620,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Sounds like it would be going to a good home indeed. What I will do is give you the right of first refusal. No need to put a deposit down now\, but if someone comes along with cash ready to purchase\, I'll give you the opportunity first. If you're not ready\, a deposit at that time would secure it.\
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What do you have in your archtop collection? I've been thinking about selling the Martin and using the money for another archtop\, maybe an ES150 with the Charlie Christian pickup. I love my '46 Epiphone - it's got a huge bark\, perfect big band \"horn killer.\" I think the 30s-40s Epiphones were every bit as good as their Gibson counterparts. Too bad Gibson bought the company after it went under and used the name for their budget line. Most people know nothing about the history of Epiphone or that it was Gibson's biggest competitor at one time.",23496,"BBCode","2013-09-14 04:45:56"
23548,4418,"Hi\,\
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What kind of information are you asking about the Dupont?\
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Mike",23548,"BBCode","2013-09-14 05:49:26"
23549,4396,"Hey Michael\, I was wondering what are some good gypsy jazz method books you have in stock? I'm looking for something for notation and no tab. Also something for an advanced player\, that includes technique\, exercises\, and some tunes. I'd like to spend around $30. Thanks.",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-14 14:59:52"
23550,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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The best books to start with are:\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/books/gypsy-picking--gypsypicking.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/boo ... cking.html[/url]\
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The right hand picking technique is the #1 thing you need to learn to play this style correctly. It's very different than standard alternate picking so you have to put some time into this but the dividends are huge as you get the volume\, tone\, and phrasing that Django and the Gypsies have.\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/method-books/gypsy-rhythm-volume-1--michael-horowitz-gyspy-rhythm-volume-1.html]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/met ... ume-1.html[/url]\
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Learning to play rhythm correctly is the other huge hurdle in learning this style. It takes a lot of dedicated practice to master and the rhythms\, chords\, and accents are very different than standard swing and jazz. This book explains everything in great detail and includes transcriptions of Django's actual rhythm parts. \
\
Thanks\,\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-14 17:11:59"
23551,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Josh\, our tech\, was working on our DG-560 this weekend and noticed a critical defect so we're going to have to send it back and get a replacement. This will delay things a week or two as we don't have another one here.\
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I apologize for the delay\,\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-15 20:30:33"
23552,4320,"[quote=\"djangoisgod\"]Can you send me sound clips or describe the sound? How's the action? ... 1600 euros?[/quote]\
Hello\,\
I am sorry for this late answer.\
The action on the Dupont is 2\,8 mm on the low E and 2\,1 mm on the high E.\
I have no recordings of my guitar that I can send you but Michel from djangobooks have a few videos of the same model on youtube.\
The guitar sounds wonderful and I do think that Murice Dupont and his crew have made a truly great Instrument.\
I will include two sets of Savarez Argentine 1510 and one extra bridge.\
I can let the guitar go for €1760 plus shipping!\
Do we have a deal?\
Best regards\,\
Johan Ros",23534,"BBCode","2013-09-16 13:45:02"
23553,2122,"Hi :)\
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I've sent you an email last week about your sale\, not sure if you seen it.\
It is an american made Latcho or a chinese dell arte import?\
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George",23553,"BBCode","2013-09-16 15:56:38"
23554,4396,"Hey Michael\, I'm sorry\, but I'd like to cancel the guitar. I'm going to hold onto my money and by a guitar with far greater value and better tonal qualities. I assure you that I will buy something from you in the near future. Otherwise\, I'd like my money back(I've only made one payment on paypal). Thanks-",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-16 20:37:43"
23555,4396,"Srry\, but the action is too low for me. -Thanks&I'm sorry again\
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- Andrew",23534,"BBCode","2013-09-17 17:42:06"
23556,4554,"Hi\, I saw your posting from last year.   Did you find a good teacher that does Skype lessons?\
\
Thanks\,\
Stan",23556,"BBCode","2013-09-17 20:58:00"
23557,2482,"Hello Michael\
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I bought at Peter Zwinaks guitar ([url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/gypsy-mystery-5]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... -mystery-5[/url]) a few years ago. I went to a guitar tech today and he wanted to know what truss rod key is used to adjust the neck. It was lokated deep inside he could not se it and he didn´t wnat to use a wrong one beacuse it could damage it. He would also like to know what finish was used on the neck. \
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Best regards.",23557,"BBCode","2013-09-18 10:28:35"
23558,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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OK\, I canceled the order and refunded your card.\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-18 10:55:42"
23559,9,"Hi John\,\
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The guitar has a nitro lacquer finish.\
\
The truss rod is one of two things:\
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1.) Non adjustable carbon truss-rod\
2.) Standard LMI double action truss rod uses a (3.3mm / .135\") allen wrench. It is sunk pretty far in there but that is to keep the top as close to the original design as possible.\
\
Wish I could be more exact but when I sell a guitar as a \"Mystery\" I remove all  labels / numbers.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23559,"BBCode","2013-09-18 12:48:48"
23560,4396,"Thanks",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-18 16:23:11"
23561,2482,"Thanks",23557,"BBCode","2013-09-19 07:18:57"
23562,4396,"Hey Michael check this out---http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pierre-Anastasio-Selmer-Gypsy-1987-Jacaranda-Rosewood-Cedar-Case-VG-EC-/141066649236?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20d83a3e94\
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do you think this is worth the money vs. a vintage Di Mauro Special Chorus for around the same price. I know individual guitars are different animals\, but who do you think built better guitars? Pierre Anastasio or Joseph(the elder) Di Mauro?",23435,"BBCode","2013-09-19 16:09:29"
23563,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Tough to say as they are very different. I think both would be good for simple\, traditional playing but won't have the playability and easy\, fast neck of the newer guitars. If you like higher action and play in a simpler style then either would probably be good. The DiMauro will have more bass so it will probably be a bit better for rhythm and my guess is the Anastasio is brighter.\
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BTW\, this Lagane that just came in is amazing!\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/christophe-lagane-petite-bouche]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... ite-bouche[/url]\
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It sounds like an old vintage Selmer and plays so easily! And\, the price is a dream come true for a French made guitar. I rarely have anything from Europe that's less then $4K that's this good.\
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Michael",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-19 16:47:01"
23564,4396,"Right now I have a USA made Kay. I'm looking to get a Epiphone Triumph to use for some big band stuff. Other than gypsy jazz I really love Freddie Green and Eddie Lang. I've played a few Es150's ...great guitars. If you can't get a hold of one you like I would recommend an ES300. Django played an Es300 with Ellinton's band. I also played a few of those and they are awesome\, and much lighter than the ES150's w the CC pickup. What do you string your archtop with? Gauge?Type?Brand? I'm wondering because I've found multiple differences in flats vs. bronze strings\, but I seem to always get 13's sometimes I put a 14 on the high E.What's in your collection?",23564,"BBCode","2013-09-19 22:53:17"
23565,455,"Hey Shawn\,\
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That is a great improv by Bireli with a lot of his trademark ideas.\
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I'm interested in his style but I have not had much success with transcribing his stuff.\
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Would you mind sending me a copy of your transcription?\
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My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->\
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Thanks\,\
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Mike (aka Bones)",23565,"BBCode","2013-09-20 12:07:41"
23566,620,"Hi Andrew\,\
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The Triumph is a great big band guitar. My '46 is a wonderful instrument\, lots of honest wear but great sound and playability. It's got the nicest neck of any guitar I've ever played. I string it with bronze D'Addario 13s. Tried 14s for a while\, but they were too tiring on long gigs. I had a Benedetto S6 floating pickup installed a few years ago - while it's quite loud acoustically\, it helps to have a little reinforcement. Freddie Green didn't have to contend with electric piano\, amplified bass\, and a modern drum kit with synthetic heads.\
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That's it for archtops. I had a really nice Eastman AR805CE for a while but sold it. It was actually louder than the Epi and better balanced\, but the Epi has that authentic sound\, heavy on the midrange\, and the right look. Other than that\, there are my gypsy guitars and my Martin D28\, which mostly gathers dust.",23566,"BBCode","2013-09-20 12:31:55"
23567,4547,"Hi. This Guitar along with all Dell Arte Latcho Drom models are made in china.the guitars are at least.The hardware is Handmade by Dell Arte\,being the gold tuners\,the tail piece\,the bridge ect.The guitar body is inspected and setup by Dell Arte and this particular model. Nuages is the flagship model of the Latcho Drom guitars. The cheaper models of latcho drom are similar to the Altimera guitars that are made 100%in asia and distributed through their own company without inspection or materials from the western hemisphere but even those are of the lower end latcho's.the better Altimeras that arent near as good as this guitar are around 1300 dollars.this guitar cost over 2000 all together and was worth every single penny.cant tell you how great it is.you would really have to hear it and feel it yourself.there are some videos on youtube of this actual guitar being played. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBhL-asfBJQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBhL-asfBJQ[/url] you can hear how loud it is here.This guitar comes with a stimer so you can plug in and play right out of the package if your interested in gigging or even using it at home like that(but its so loud you wouldnt need too)all of this plus a case that cost 130 for $1000 dollars if you would like it.cheaper than the asian altimeras for an amazing guitar",23553,"BBCode","2013-09-20 16:00:31"
23568,4050,"Stan\,\
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Never did.  Found a local player who is also a very good instructor.  \
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Gene",23556,"BBCode","2013-09-20 16:31:47"
23569,4239,"Hi Michael\,\
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Do you sell any truss rod tools for the Selmer type guitars?  I think I need a few quarter turns on the neck.  None of the Allen wrenches I have are long enough?  I figured I might ask  before I ran out to Lowe's.  Do you know what size Allen wrench to use?  Thanks.\
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By the way that new movie (Les fils du vent) looks great - just ordered a copy!\
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Thanks",23569,"BBCode","2013-09-21 18:08:33"
23570,4105,"Hey Ted\
My name is Matt. I came across your posting about Skype lessons and I was curious how much you charge?\
I am a pretty novice gypsy player but a solid intermediate guitar player. Would love help with my la pompe to really get it down. I've taken a couple of lessons in the past with Paul Mehling.\
Thanks\
-matt",23570,"BBCode","2013-09-22 21:57:34"
23571,4,"Hi Matt\,\
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Thanks for writing :)\
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My rate is $80 for 90 min. In my experience 60 minutes is never enough to full get the info across...especially over skype. You'll also get written examples of what we've gone over and you'll have more than enough to keep you busy. Plus\, should you have any questions post lesson\, we can skype and go over things. This is covered with the initial payment. Let me know if you're interested in taking the next step!\
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All the best\,\
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Ted\
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917 880 2321\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23571,"BBCode","2013-09-23 07:45:30"
23572,4050,"The guitar fits snug in the case\, however; the back does not sit totally flat against the inside of the case due to the neck angle of the guitar. (Favinos have this similar neck angle I presume?). Also\, the bridge just touches the underside of the lid when the case is closed up; he shipped it with the bridge removed and it was fine.  Not sure if I would check it in as luggage in this case as a result.  The hiscox website says there is an additional .5 inches depth in the jumbo case; this guitar just swims in my Calton jumbo case.\
Spoke with Michael regarding ordering one of his Favino sized fiberglass cases; he did not give me a straight answer as to whether the back would lay flat or not.  I am assuming that his cases are not made specially for Favino/Selmer guitars; but are \"best fits\".  His Favino sized cases appear to be made by Eastman; I am going to try to track one down to test fit locally first. Do you have any experience with these cases?\
The guitar sounds and plays amazing; setup was excellent.  Hard to put down!\
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Gene",23572,"BBCode","2013-09-24 06:19:28"
23573,4557,"Michael\,\
I'm considering an instrument and was wondering when you will have Altamira's again? I'd really like a grande bouche\, 12 fret but I don't think they make that configuration. Anyway\, if you could let me know what the usual drill on your acquisition of Altamira's is and the model I'd like\, I'd appreciate it. I'm not in a big hurry so if you do January pre-orders for March deliveries (as it appears in previous posts) I'd be cool with that.\
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Ethan",23573,"BBCode","2013-09-24 07:02:29"
23574,3569,"Hi John\,\
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I saw that you purchased the big GJ collection recently and am wondering if you might be interested in unloading the Rosenberg book (Eimers). I have a good friend from England that I'd like to give it over the holidays.  He has repaired two of my guitars gratis and I'd like to surprise him with this if possible.  He's a big Stochelo and Fapy fan. Please call or email to let me know if you're interested.\
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All the best\,\
Kevin\
c: 301.919.4656",23574,"BBCode","2013-09-24 07:39:43"
23575,9,"Hi Ethan\,\
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Altamira only makes the D hole models with a 14 fret neck and I'm all out of the D holes. I will have more in December and will probably start taking preorders in November.\
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I do have many of the oval hole models in stock so if you'd like one of those it can ship ASAP.\
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thanks!\
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Michael",23573,"BBCode","2013-09-24 09:47:36"
23576,9,"Hi Charles\,\
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ALD doesn't provide wrenches with their guitars and I'm not sure which size it is. It's different than Dupont's so I don't have a wrench that fits but most guitar techs have all the sizes and should be able to figure it out.\
\
Thanks\,\
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Michael",23569,"BBCode","2013-09-24 09:57:49"
23577,230,"Hi Dave - it was great seeing you again\, this time at DFNW! A huge thanks to you & Fapy & Tcha for travelling to Langley; seems that you lads had a great time\, so hope to see you back there sometime soon.\
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I loved Fapy's version of \"I'll be seeing you\"\, simply beautiful rendition. \
\
By any chance do you recall the entire set list\, as there were some tunes that I was not familiar with?\
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Should you ever find yourself in Portland\, Oregon\, give me a shout. \
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Also...I got a couple of nice vids from the show\, would it be OK to put on youtube? cheers.\
\
Keep in touch\,\
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cheers\
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Phil",23577,"BBCode","2013-09-24 14:33:16"
23578,4193,"Thanks for your inquiry not ready to sell at this time.\
I will be posting some of the stuff I have doubles of sometime soon.\
thanks pickitjohn",23574,"BBCode","2013-09-24 18:21:09"
23579,3569,"Thanks for the prompt reply....would your sales that include the Stochelo book?  Helpful to know.\
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Many Thanks.",23574,"BBCode","2013-09-24 18:38:14"
23580,4193,"Still getting stuff from it and most likely be holding on to it for now.\
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Most of the double stuff is DVD's.",23574,"BBCode","2013-09-24 19:44:56"
23581,3569,"Thanks\, much appreciated.   I have a copy myself (that I've read several times) so I may just gift it!",23574,"BBCode","2013-09-24 19:58:37"
23582,3919,"Hi Phil.\
Really great to see you all. We had a great time! Hellish journey back\, delays and missed connections\, but all back safe and sound.\
Can you run the vids by me first please before Youtube. Dropbox or something. Cheers and speak soon Phil.\
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Set list goes like this\
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I’ve had my moments\
Folie a Amphion\
Jattendrai\
Ombre et Lumiere\
Rosario Swing\
Plachterida\
China boy\
Time on my hands\
Turn\
Tu Djajal\
Cinzano\
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Oblivion\
I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places\
Vette\
Three wishes\
Swing 12012\
I Leida\
Mit mur Geiga\
Carnation\
I wonder where my baby is tonight\
\
Melodie au crepescule\
Sheik of Araby",23577,"BBCode","2013-09-25 04:19:01"
23583,230,"Hi Dave\, which song is the Astor Piazolla tune that you did? I remember it was called something like \"Bolivian\"?\
\
Sure\, I'm pleased to have you preview the vids first. Not sure how to use drop box\, but I can upload them to youtube & allow you access by only sending you the link & not making it public until you give me permission. Please let me have an email address for you that you use to access youtube and I'll upload them & will give you access.\
\
You're welcome to email me at:\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:phl97213@yahoo.co.uk\">phl97213@yahoo.co.uk</a><!-- e -->\
\
Glad you all made it back safe...it can be a long journey\, which I plan to do again February.\
\
Cheers\
\
Phil",23577,"BBCode","2013-09-25 06:27:05"
23584,3919,"Hi Phil\
Oblivion is the tune by Piazzola.\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dave.kelbie@gmail.com\">dave.kelbie@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> for the private youtube vids.\
Cheers Phil\
Dave",23577,"BBCode","2013-09-25 06:33:16"
23585,3431,"Hi\
\
Do you still have your Dupont Stimer for sale?\
\
Cheers",23585,"BBCode","2013-09-25 10:46:42"
23586,4105,"Sorry for the delay in my response.\
That could be great. I will have to wait a month to get enough money for the lesson. I look forward to it!\
thanks\
-matt",23570,"BBCode","2013-09-25 16:37:25"
23587,4573,"beatrice\
\
moi\, je joue cte pièce\, je peux te la passer si tu veux. \
De toute  facon\, les griles pour la premiere part:\
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Cm       Cm               Dm7b5                    Dm7b5\
G7        G7               Dm7b5                     G7\
Cm       Cm/Bb          Dm7b5                    Dm7b5\
G7         G7/B           Cm                         Cm \
\
Bb7         Bb7             Eb               Eb\
Dm7b5      Dm7b5       G7               G7   \
\
Cm       Cm               Dm7b5                 Dm7b5\
G7        G7               Dm7b5                     G7\
Cm       Cm/Bb          Dm7b5                 Dm7b5\
G7         G7/B           Cm                         Cm \
\
Andres Marivent",23587,"BBCode","2013-09-25 17:43:02"
23588,4,"Hey Matt\,\
\
Fantastic. I'm looking forward to it. In the meantime\, could you give me an idea as to what you'd like to accomplish with the lessons? \
\
What I usually suggest for first lessons is that the player get together a little plan for what they'd like to learn. For example:\
1. Foundation: Creating a fat\, firm bottom for the soloist to play over.\
2. Sound: Learning to bring forward your voice as a guitarist. Every player  has their own sound: Nous'che sounds like Nous'che\, Hono like Hono\, etc. Lets find yours.\
3. Substitutions\, inversions\, moving bass lines\, etc\
4. How to apply these concepts to other tunes\, etc.\
\
I usually go about doing this through tunes that the player either loves playing\, or wants to do something different on a given tune.\
\
So\, let me now what you think and feel free to add or subtract from these ideas.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ted\
\
PS: Skype name: teddygee",23571,"BBCode","2013-09-25 18:08:36"
23589,4045,"Please delete this ad as I did not see where i could delete it on it.\
thanks\
Steve\
username -senorocho\
\
\
FS: Dell Arte Anouman with Big Tone",23589,"BBCode","2013-09-26 00:26:18"
23590,4105,"Hey Ted\
Those are perfect topics to cover. I'm pretty open to ideas on how to get better.\
I definitely want to work on my La Pompe. I have watched a TON of videos and had a couple of lessons with Paul Mehling but I still don't quite have it down.\
My frustration with rhythm is that everyone has a different way of doing it and I feel it's a moving target.\
What I really want are 3 or 4 examples of what to copy and some direction on how to get there.\
My next step is to download the Hono lesson from Denis Chang and learn everything I can from that.\
\
I also want to work on my creativity in playing. I'm pretty good with my arpeggio knowledge but translating that into a creative solo is lacking.\
I also would love a good plan on how to practice. Much like La Pompe\, everyone seems to have a differing view on this.\
\
In terms of songs that I love I'm actually open to any tunes. \
I am OK with Minor Swing and Dark Eyes. I am now focusing on all of me.\
I listen to all jazz and would love to be more proficient in the Grant Green/Kenny Burrell styles as well.\
Although\, that isn't too far off\, more bluesy and less harmonic minorish.\
When are good times for you?",23570,"BBCode","2013-09-28 09:11:42"
23591,4,"Hi Matt\,\
\
Ok\, that sounds like a great plan. I'm free during the days and some nights. Weekends are good\, too. The best plan is to make a date that works well and let's get to work. Once I hear you play I'll be able to get a better idea as to where we should start.\
\
All the best\,\
\
Ted",23571,"BBCode","2013-09-28 10:53:50"
23592,3919,"It's Dave Kelbie here\, guitarist with Fapy from London and his manager/promoter.\
I'm really liking your images and sure would like to use some of them for Fapy's facebook and other stuff.\
Is there any chance you can send me them to <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:dave.kelbie@gmail.com\">dave.kelbie@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. They won't of course be used commercially in any way without gaining your permission.\
Best wishes\, get back to me when you can\, and many thanks again.\
Cheers\, Dave",23592,"BBCode","2013-09-28 12:25:29"
23593,4396,"I'd like to buy the Stimer pickup! Is it still available?",23593,"BBCode","2013-09-28 16:43:11"
23594,4396,"I'll pay extra than anyone else who offers to buy!? for the stimer",23594,"BBCode","2013-09-28 17:51:03"
23595,4396,"Hey Michael\, I was just wondering your thoughts on the Le Voi Alto guitar. Looks like a fun guitar to mess around with. What are some tonal qualities? Why would one buy this guitar instead of maybe a Asian made Selmer copy?",23436,"BBCode","2013-09-28 19:18:30"
23596,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
\
The Le Voi Alto is a beautifully made guitar\, but I wouldn't buy it for regular use for standard Gypsy playing. It was built with sole purpose of being used in a mini Gypsy guitar orchestra. It's perfect for that but wouldn't be very useful for regular use.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",23230,"BBCode","2013-09-28 21:54:46"
23597,480,"Yes -- still available - you will have to cover shipping costs --",23593,"BBCode","2013-09-29 09:02:23"
23598,1852,"My email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jay.jennings@shaw.ca\">jay.jennings@shaw.ca</a><!-- e -->",23598,"BBCode","2013-09-29 10:26:40"
23599,4396,"Have you ever seen one of these guitars? I've heard good things\, but only from 2 people.  care to help me out?",23599,"BBCode","2013-09-29 16:23:54"
23600,9,"I've never seen one of his guitars....I had a few customers who had Petrarca guitars as a starter instruments and they seem to be OK for that but both upgraded to Duponts as the Petraca's didn't have the playability and sound of top tier French instruments.",23600,"BBCode","2013-09-29 23:00:02"
23601,4580,"Hi\, do you still have the stimer pickup? I'd like to buy it if so.\
\
Thanks\
Brandon",23601,"BBCode","2013-09-30 01:36:20"
23602,455,"Hi Angelo\,\
\
Please email to me your video demo of Gonzalo's rhythm style.\
\
I took a few lessons from him when he was in LA but I'm up in SB so I could never schedule in enough lessons to really get into it.\
\
My email is\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike (aka Bones on the forum)",23602,"BBCode","2013-09-30 10:52:07"
23603,455,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I'm interested in the G40 but couldn't open your zip files.\
\
Could you email the pics to me?\
\
My email is\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->\
\
I'm in Santa Barbara\, Ca so I would need it shipped.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Mike (aka Bones on the forum)",23603,"BBCode","2013-09-30 11:02:21"
23604,563,"Thanks for telling me about the pics\, Bones. I have a Mac\, which I find to be a useless piece of crap\, and I frequently have problems with it. Let me see if the e-mails will work. There will be seven of them.",23604,"BBCode","2013-09-30 11:18:47"
23605,563,"What's your e-mail? I can't seem to find it in your profile.",23605,"BBCode","2013-09-30 11:20:24"
23606,455,"Oh I thought I sent it in the PM\, sorry.\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:wisehart@impulse.net\">wisehart@impulse.net</a><!-- e -->",23606,"BBCode","2013-09-30 14:47:39"
23607,455,"Yeah\, my wife has a Mac and everytime I try to email pics to her she just gets some text message and no attachment.\
\
Hopefully\, you can email pics to me.  She can email them to me but not the other way around.",23604,"BBCode","2013-09-30 14:49:06"
23608,563,"I got the pics to load in my post. I figured it out\, but the Mac just makes you take so many more steps than my PCs did. I'll forward the e-mails to you as well.",23604,"BBCode","2013-09-30 14:55:26"
23609,2301,"Yes\, I'm extremely interested. \
\
I've been playing rhythm guitar for years and always considered myself a natural at it. Then I started playing Gypsy Jazz rhythm and still thought I was pretty good until a more accomplished player told me I wasn't playing it right--doing a \"galloping\" style. I tried learning the traditional La Pompe but grew frustrated trying to make the upstrokes into grace notes for 1 and 3\, so it always ended up sounding galloping (1 and 2 and 3 and 4...). Alas\, my last hope is the Gonzalo method. \
Bohemewarbler-\
If you are interested I made a video demonstrating Gonzalo's rhythm a year\
ago breaking everything down. It was for a Django in June attendee  who asked\
me to make him a video about Gonzalo's rhy. PM if you are interested.[/quote]",23609,"BBCode","2013-09-30 17:11:54"
23610,4105,"Hey Ted\
I know it's late notice\, but are you free this Wednesday at 8PM EST?\
If not no worries we can find another time that works.\
-matt",23570,"BBCode","2013-09-30 19:53:14"
23611,4,"Hey Matt\,\
\
That's no problem on my end. You can PayPal me the money at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
Also\, what tunes would you like to work with?\
\
Cheers\,\
\
Ted",23571,"BBCode","2013-09-30 20:29:59"
23612,2735,"Here's the video\, there are some mistakes in it.\
I say beats 1 and 4 at one point and I meant to say 1 and 3.\
\
Also one thing I don't mention is that you want to use more of a foreman\
motion to the rhythm rather than all wrist. Watch ANY Gonzalo video and \
you'll see what I mean.\
\
At the time I was developing my own sound and switched from forearm to more wrist so that's why. I've switched back to using the forearm. The reason is that it gives me a more even sound. In gypsy jazz you you do not want beats 1 &3 louder or beats 2 & 4 louder......it is all even. Ask anyone who is well versed in gypsy jazz rhythm and they will tell you the same thing. Better yet listen and you'll hear the really good players play even. \
\
But at fast tempos you will have to use the wrist but still keep the sound even!!!!!\
\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L56HJy4hVz8[/youtube]\
\
\
Have fun\,\
Angelo Roldan",23609,"BBCode","2013-09-30 22:43:41"
23613,2735,"Hey Mike\,\
\
Here's the video\, there are some mistakes in it.\
I say beats 1 and 4 at one point and I meant to say 1 and 3.\
\
Also one thing I don't mention is that you want to use more of a foreman\
motion to the rhythm rather than all wrist. Watch ANY Gonzalo video and \
you'll see what I mean.\
\
At the time I was developing my own sound and switched from forearm to more wrist so that's why. I've switched back to using the forearm. The reason is that it gives me a more even sound. In gypsy jazz you you do not want beats 1 &3 louder or beats 2 & 4 louder......it is all even. Ask anyone who is well versed in gypsy jazz rhythm and they will tell you the same thing. Better yet listen and you'll hear the really good players play even. \
\
But at fast tempos you will have to use the wrist but still keep the sound even!!!!!\
\
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L56HJy4hVz8[/youtube]\
\
Have fun\,\
Angelo Roldan",23602,"BBCode","2013-09-30 22:45:02"
23614,58,"Hi: \
\
Can you recommend a reliable program for converting youtube vids to mp3's. I tried one once and couldn't get it to work.\
\
Thanks!\
Charlie\
\
A while back I wasn't able to convert a Youtube video to mp3. I would get a message that seemed to indicate that converting video to mp3 was being stopped by the \"authorities.\" But I see now that I can convert and download the mp3 part of a video and use it as an mp3. That is all that I need to do to get what my original question asked for and get this rhythm thing right. However\, I've got a question for Rimm: Are you using only downstrokes on \"Them There Eyes\,\" while mostly muting the strings on beats 2 and 4? At faster tempos\, it is sometimes hard for me to tell.\
\
Thanks\, Rimm and Stuart![/quote]",23614,"BBCode","2013-10-01 04:57:40"
23615,3599,"Hi\,\
\
I just saw your post about the Gitane 250m. Where do you live? I have one for sale but I live in the UK - if you're in the US the added costs of shipping\, taxes and exhchange rates will not make it a good deal for you.\
\
Stuart",23615,"BBCode","2013-10-01 07:42:50"
23616,2992,"Yeah\, I live in the US\, Arizona to be precise\, so it probably won't be worth it. Thank you for your reply though.",23615,"BBCode","2013-10-01 08:12:42"
23617,3599,"Ok\, good luck with your search. I see amazon are selling them for $750 with free shipping.\
\
The 250m is a great guitar\, but my (cheaper) Cigano is much better. The birdseye maple looks very cool though.",23615,"BBCode","2013-10-01 08:41:21"
23618,455,"Thanks Angelo!\
\
Mike",23602,"BBCode","2013-10-01 10:21:17"
23619,480,"Yes -- still available - you will have to cover shipping costs in addition to listed price -- ok?",23601,"BBCode","2013-10-01 12:58:05"
23620,4105,"Hey Ted\
Funds have been sent.\
I think that it's probably good to start on Dark Eyes and Minor Swing since I know them pretty well.\
We can work on others but Ill need to learn them.",23571,"BBCode","2013-10-01 14:37:35"
23621,4,"Hey Matt\,\
\
See you tomorrow at 8pm EST. Some times that I like to work through in terms of providing easy to assimilate chord subs are:\
\
Stompin' at Decca\
Hungaria\
Djangology - even though its got a fairly static progression\, with a couple of tricks you can open it up a little.\
\
Please feel free to hit me up with requests.\
\
Like I wrote in an earlier message\, I'll show you all the ways you can take these lessons and transfer them to different tunes via chord construction notes and some basic theory/harmony rules.\
\
Looking forward to 'meeting' you.\
\
Ted\
\
PS: Not sure if I passed along my skype info:\
teddygee\
\
Also\, it'll be easier for me to answer future questions related to the lesson via email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:tedgotts@gmail.com\">tedgotts@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23621,"BBCode","2013-10-01 15:25:57"
23622,2301,"Angelo\, I'll start working with this ASAP. I've got a GJ rehearsal this evening\, so it'll have to wait until tomorrow probably. I'll PM you again after I've worked with this for a while. Many thanks! - Bob",23609,"BBCode","2013-10-01 16:22:04"
23623,2301,"Hey Charlie\,\
\
You must have had the same problem I was having. The site below has been working for me since I learned from this forum that converting Youtube video to mp3 was still possible. \
\
[url=http://www.listentoyoutube.com/]http://www.listentoyoutube.com/[/url]\
\
I always buy what's available through iTunes or Amazon. Gypsy Jazzers deserve it! But some things can only be had on Youtube. What a relief!",23614,"BBCode","2013-10-01 16:29:15"
23624,4396,"I'll buy your guitar for $100. The instrument would go to a good home.",23624,"BBCode","2013-10-01 21:22:14"
23625,4580,"no problem\, my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Bludotone@gmail.com\">Bludotone@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and my phone number is 720-840-6795.  If you want i can just send you a fedex lablel via email\, or I can give you my address and you can give me a cost\
\
Thanks\
Brandon",23601,"BBCode","2013-10-02 00:22:43"
23626,58,"Thanks! \
\
I'll give that a try. I too like to support the artists but some of the favorite playing/renditions are on youtube alone.\
\
Charlie",23614,"BBCode","2013-10-02 08:06:11"
23628,563,"Thanks! Kamlo Barre and his luthier buddy\, Cyril Gaffiero are here visiting at my place for Alfonso's GJ festival.It's been fun so far. \
\
I have a potential buyer for the plastic Mac\, but so far\, his wife is nixing the deal. \
\
The DPA mic and the Baggs Venue will be tougher to sell\, but whoever gets them will be really happy. That DPA mic is miles beyond the AT mics. \
\
How are things at your end?",23628,"BBCode","2013-10-02 08:42:54"
23630,2735,"No problem man\, have fun with it!!!",23609,"BBCode","2013-10-02 10:17:24"
23631,2735,"You're welcome!!\
\
\
Angelo",23602,"BBCode","2013-10-02 10:17:50"
23632,563,"I can't tell you anything much about the DPA. I never gigged out with it. I bought it after hearing the Boyers use them at Django in June in 2012. Great acoustic sound\, and I think less prone to feedback because the mic sits above the 12th fret\, not by the body\, so it has less to bounce the sound off of. Awesome acoustic sound\, but still a mic.",23628,"BBCode","2013-10-02 14:05:14"
23633,1021,"Hi\,\
\
I was just reading your post about the Dupont from Detroit and that you had it repaired at Elderly -- do you live in the Lansing area? I live in Lansing and haven't come across too many Django fans around these parts. If you're in Lansing and want to jam\, let me know.\
\
Tim",23633,"BBCode","2013-10-02 17:50:31"
23634,1264,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?\
Hi\, \
\
I'm looking for the same model (250m)\, if your other sale doesn't come through.\
\
Thanks.\
Garth\
\
\
\
p=66516#p66516]Subject: Gitane DG 250M[/url]\
\
[quote=\"Scoredog\"]Hey John\,\
\
I changed the model number\, I thought I had it right but saw it was slightly different....thanks...:)\
\
I sent Jim an email\, hopefully it is a good one.\
\
The Manouche worked out very nicely as I did a library project for Warner Bros. My GJ is good for selling insurance plans and grocery items btw. What the manouche also did was give me the desire to pursue GJ a bit more seriously and I am buying a high end instrument. I may sell the Manouche or keep it once my new guitar arrives.[/quote]",23634,"BBCode","2013-10-03 20:38:44"
23635,4458,"Hi Garth\,\
\
There is no other offer at this time.\
\
I have pics ready if you wish to give me your email address \
\
Thanks\
\
Craig",23634,"BBCode","2013-10-03 21:33:15"
23636,1264,"Thanks\, it's <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:garthmoore@gmail.com\">garthmoore@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23634,"BBCode","2013-10-04 03:18:00"
23637,4502,"Hey Tim\,\
\
Thanks for sending me a note! I too have not found many Django players in the area. I'm in Northville\, so Lansing is a bit of a cruise for me (I make my pilgrimage to Elderly 2x a year). I don't know when I'll be out that way again\, but if I can jam\, I'll let you know. \
\
Cody",23633,"BBCode","2013-10-04 05:33:06"
23638,1713,"Hello Shaun\,\
What a beautiful guitar! Last December I was able to try several guitars Michael Horowitz had for sale. I really liked a Killy Nonis Favino copy also done to commemorate Django. Came very close to buying it but didn't want the Favino sound as much as the Selmer type\, especially for rhythm. If your guitar was there I expect I would have bought it . I ended up with a new ALD LaBrune which I am very fond of-- but there is something special about Killy's work. Wish I could justify owning the ALD and yours! Just curious where you are located .\
Best of luck\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",23638,"BBCode","2013-10-04 08:47:06"
23639,4221,"Hi Mark\, yes indeed there is something very special about what Killy produces. It sounds and feels authentic right from the first play. I'm actually located in the Netherlands.\
If you are looking for an authentic lok\, feel and sound there is no one better that Killy. Anyway\, it's a beauty if you're interested.\
\
Yours\
Shaun",23638,"BBCode","2013-10-04 11:00:18"
23640,2992,"Hi\,\
\
I read your thread and it's odd\, but I didn't receive an email or PM notification. Just by the by\, my name is Jordan\, not Jim. M is my middle initial. And I am interested in your guitar.\
\
Can you tell me how well it plays? Is it setup well? And shipping would be to Glendale\, AZ if that helps determine the cost. If it's still available\, get back to me. Thank you very much for your time.",23640,"BBCode","2013-10-04 12:31:58"
23641,4458,"Hi Jordan \
\
It is still available \
I'll write In more detail when I am off my iPhone\
\
Give me around 2 hrs to get back to you\
\
Craig",23640,"BBCode","2013-10-04 13:46:14"
23642,4458,"Hi Jordon\,\
\
Action is great and I have used it on a hit record and a number of Warner Bro. projects. I have taken only to one gig so studio use only.\
\
I am happy to talk about the guitar if you want.\
\
I can check on shipping but my guess is it is around 75.00 as that is USPS costed me to have a guitar shipped here from Chicago.\
\
805-770-2073\
\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:craig@scoredog.tv\">craig@scoredog.tv</a><!-- e -->",23640,"BBCode","2013-10-04 15:27:00"
23643,4396,"Hey Michael some plans to buy another guitar fell through. I'm considering buying the Gitane DG560 again. What is the neck profile like on the guitar? Is it thick and square like a typical classical guitar? Is the guitar loud for a nylon string?",23643,"BBCode","2013-10-04 20:55:37"
23644,9,"Hi Andrew\,\
\
The DG-560 has a wider classical type nut width: 1 7/8th\"\
\
It has a Gypsyish sound for a nylon string. It seemed decently loud to me but I don't have any other classicals here to compare it to.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Michael",23643,"BBCode","2013-10-04 21:24:12"
23645,4193,"Hey Bones\, I believe this will work for you. you may need to do a little sanding to fit the contour of your Guitar and then some file notches for the strings.\
  The bridge I have is\
\
Base Size (L x W x H): Approx. 5.1 x 0.55 x 0.78 inch / 129 x 14 x 20mm\
\
$15.00 for the Bridge and $5.80 for the priority shipping cost.\
\
I actually put a $75.00 Dupont Bridge on My Patenotte and changed to this same bridge.\
It sounded really much better.\
\
Total $20.80\
\
if you want it I'll get it out tomorrow should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday.\
\
Just shoot me a check in the mail. I trust you.\
\
John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi Tx 78411\
512-294-6350 if you wanna talk or have any Questions",23645,"BBCode","2013-10-04 22:34:40"
23646,455,"Hey John\,\
\
That would be awesome if you're sure that you want to get rid of it.\
\
I'll send out a check tomorrow.\
\
Thanks!\
\
Mike (aka Bones on the forum)\
\
My address is:\
\
Mike Glick\
37 San Marcos Trout Club\
Santa Barbara\, Ca. 93105\
805-450-6487 (cell)",23645,"BBCode","2013-10-04 22:57:33"
23647,4193,"Mike\,\
\
I'll get it out today.    \
Not a problem\, glad to do it.\
Hope it does as well or better for your\
Patenotte\, as it did for mine.\
    I'm really amazed every time I play mine now.\
\
Pick on\
Pickitjohn",23645,"BBCode","2013-10-05 01:45:12"
23648,4193,"Hey Mike\,\
\
     If your Guitar is like mine the biggest difference in the bridge is the weight or \
lack of it due to the removal of MASS in-between the feet or as it would be bridge itself.\
    I took 3 different grades\, 220\, 320\, and 400 grit sandpaper cut a square to fit in between the mustaches taped them down with BLUE Painters tape and just took away enough to have a PERFECT seat or base alignment. The better and smoother the better transmission of VIBRATION to the TOP. You can flip the Bridge over while doing it to inspect and see when it's best to go to the next grade. It doesn't take long. have you read Josh's Fitting your Bridge guide?\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1200]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1200[/url]\
\
If you have any questions give me a call\
\
 <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
\
just wanted to give you my email I find Djangobooks messaging cuber sum.\
Please respond from your personal email please.\
\
well it's off to the post office. First bridge I ever sent in the mail.",23645,"BBCode","2013-10-05 07:54:35"
23649,4396,"Thanks for the information\, but I'm wondering about the neck depth and profile rather than the nut width. I'd like the neck of my next instrument to have a rather thick neck like a vintage guitar or typical classical with a squared profile rather than a thin profile or modern C shape. Thanks-",23643,"BBCode","2013-10-05 19:47:00"
23650,9,"I don't have one here right now so I can't measure it. Sorry....\
\
It seemed to have a pretty typical classical neck.",23643,"BBCode","2013-10-05 21:48:53"
23651,1061,"0438899075 Jon Delaney\
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I'm in Northcote\, if you're looking for a teacher. I'm $60/hour\, and have taught quite a few gypsy guitarists\, but also teach modern jazz improvisation.  I usually start with getting the rhythm right and learning some tunes by heart (which takes a while\, but is worth the effort) and then move on to lead technique\, especially getting the right hand correct\, and authentic improvisation within the style.\
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There are lots of gigs on too\, which you could come and check out.  Peter Baylor's jam in Yarraville would also be a good thing to attend.  It's a really good scene in Melbourne - friendly and supportive\, but also at quite a good standard.\
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All the best\,\
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Jon",23651,"BBCode","2013-10-05 23:07:26"
23652,1053,"Hi Michael.  Why are you switching from a DPA mic to a pickup?  (I'm thinking of doing the reverse -- selling my Ischell and AI/Raezer's Edge setup and going to a DPA and PA system.)\
Is $450 your best price?\
Thanks!\
Paul Gruen\
707-225-4307",23652,"BBCode","2013-10-06 21:58:21"
23653,563,"In part\, simplicity\, Paul. But also\, in part\, the fact that we are playing regularly in really loud\, raucous clubs and bars with alot of competing voice and not always the best acoustic situations. It's funny\, because with all my vintage guitars\, I thought I would hold out for mics to the very end. Instead\, I'm going the other way: Krivo pickup through a Fender amp. Odd\, perhaps\, but it's the most practical solution for the clubs we are playing in. \
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As for price\, I set it at $450\, because mine is unused\, and a new one is $600. I talked with Michael and a couple of other people\, and it seemed a fair price. If you think it isn't\, make your case\, and I'll listen. It really is an awesome mic\, way beyond that AT stuff. \
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Since you are going acoustic\, would you have any interest in the Baggs Venue preamp? It's also unused outside testing it when I first got it. Nicer unit than the Para\, and a good comlpiment to the DPA for a sound man to work with.\
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Michael\
(312)265-1746",23652,"BBCode","2013-10-07 00:09:53"
23654,563,"Bob--\
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I am getting ready to sell the Busato I have gigged with the past year and a half. I know you just bought the maple Busato a few months ago. I know that guitar very well\, strengths and weaknesses. Mine is a much better sounding guitar; yours is a more interesting guitar visually. I have enough great sounding ones\, and I wondered if you might want to work out some sort of trade. Mine will likely list for $18K\, so we'd have to adjust a bit\, and I totally understand if you want to hang onto yours\, but before I ship mine off to Michael\, I thought I'd at least see how you felt about it. Your guitar spent summer of 2009 with me while I oversaw some repairs to it for its then-owner\, and I always loved its looks\, but not its volume. I had just bought a Selmer\, so I couldn't afford to buy it. Same thing this time\, having just bought 565. \
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Anyway\, I thought I'd put this feeler out. Please feel free to call if you want to talk about it. If you don't\, I completely understand. My number is (312)265-1746.\
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All the best\,\
Michael",23654,"BBCode","2013-10-07 23:42:18"
23655,4485,"Hi Michael -- Thanks for the note! \
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I will see notes faster if you just use our email: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andekelley@gmail.com\">andekelley@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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For now\, I think I will hold on to this one ... I realize now I am a long way from doing the gypsy picking correctly so a better sounding guitar might not make much difference. It sounds great to me\, but of course I haven't compared it to others like the ones you have.\
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I am originally from the area where that Selmer dealer is based in Maryland. If he had a real store\, I would stop by and ask to play one or two of them\, but I am told he works from his home by appointment\, so I don't want to intrude.\
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I loved the photo of various people playing your vintage guitars! Someone put it on Facebook.\
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Next June\, there is a good chance I will be at Django in June playing this Busato.\
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Thanks again!\
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Bob",23655,"BBCode","2013-10-08 07:37:24"
23656,4600,"Howdy!\
My name is Chris from Texas. Could you kindly email me \"Les plans de Django\"\, I don't want to pay the srib'd account.\
Thank you very much\, and happy pomping\, \
Chris",23656,"BBCode","2013-10-08 10:07:36"
23657,2138,"Sure. Two conditions...you send me your email and agree to pass it on moving forward and you introduce yourself in the Welcome forum.  \
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Best\,\
Jim",23656,"BBCode","2013-10-08 10:26:03"
23658,563,"I understand\, Bob! Congrats on getting it. It has great tone\, I remember\, just not alot of power. Keep me in mind\, please\, if you ever want to part with it. See you next summer!",23654,"BBCode","2013-10-08 10:40:23"
23659,2138,"Forget the email.  I just attached it to the forum.  But do say hello in the Welcome forum.  There is a lot better information in the forums than in that book.  Best\,\
Jim",23656,"BBCode","2013-10-08 10:53:36"
23660,4600,"Hey! I posted in the welcome forum\, inviting people traveling through texas a place to crash. Thanks for the pdf.\
Cheers\, Chris",23656,"BBCode","2013-10-08 11:55:49"
23661,4600,"ALso\, \
I did not find a working link.\
Thanks\, \
Chris",23656,"BBCode","2013-10-08 11:57:09"
23662,2138,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&p=66660#p66660]viewtopic.php?f=24&p=66660#p66660[/url]\
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I just tested the above link.  It certainly works.\
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Best\, Jim",23656,"BBCode","2013-10-08 12:01:42"
23663,858,"Sorry for the late reply...I've been working on it\, and have posted a rough transcription in my thread on the forum from a video of Dario Napoli playing the song for Patrus on youtube.  I would be very interested in collaborating on this with someone to try and get a good transcription done as Bireli's stuff is rather hard to transcribe.  I've transcribed quite a few of Django's solo's\, but Bireli's lines are so fast I can barely hear each note...lol.\
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Any help you might offer as well would be appreciated.",23663,"BBCode","2013-10-09 19:19:18"
23664,455,"Hey thanks Shawn\, yeah\, I know what you mean.  I'll give it a look but I have only had success with Django stuff largely due to other transcriptions that I have studied which gave me some clues for other transcriptions of his work but I have virtually no experience with Bireli.",23565,"BBCode","2013-10-09 19:54:47"
23665,2138,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=66736#p66736]Subject: The Oakland Manouche project[/url]\
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[quote=\"anthon_74\"]Sorry folks\, I tried to use the youtube link button but it didn't work like I'd hoped. You will just have to copy and paste if you care to listen. \
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Will\, thanks a lot buddy ! I hope it doesn't burst your bubble\, but we may start doing some pop tunes\, or at least some Tom Waits tunes. \
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Fact is\, my goal is to combine folk/rock with gypsy jazz in an original music sense. I'm still working out the details though. \
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Anthony[/quote]\
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Anthony\,\
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I wanted to send this to you privately.  You should check out Noah and the Megafauna\, if you have not.  Noah is a sometimes poster here and combines the indie-folk with GJ.  It sounds like it would be up your alley.\
Glad to see that you are doing your thing with good musicians in Oakland.\
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Best\,\
Jim",23665,"BBCode","2013-10-10 12:19:08"
23666,4602,"Hi sten! im interested in your boonstra guitar\, i am in europe\, does it still available? thank you so much",23666,"BBCode","2013-10-10 15:48:14"
23667,4396,"Is the guitar still avalaible?",23667,"BBCode","2013-10-10 16:40:40"
23668,563,"It is. I've been having some second thoughts\, but yes\, it is still available.",23668,"BBCode","2013-10-10 16:45:33"
23669,4396,"Hey Ben\, how are you? I was wondering if the guitar needs any work done to it? Though I haven't purchased the guitar(I will soon)\, I had an appraisal done by Jean-Paul Karcz\, who is a vintage GJ collector and friend of my friend\, and he said it would be worth 3000$-3500$\, depending on the condition. Thanks-",23495,"BBCode","2013-10-10 16:56:39"
23670,620,"It needs no work. As we discussed\, you may decide to have the action lowered a bit\, but my bandmates have never complained about it\, and they both love the guitar.\
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Jean-Paul is entitled to his opinion. In my opinion\, it's worth more than $3800. Michael Horowitz originally had it listed at $4500\, and as I mentioned\, Jacques Mazzoleni had one on his site for $5000\, which appears to have sold\, although there's no way of knowing the final sale price. Michael Bauer\, a collector for whom I have a lot of respect\, has actually played both and says mine sounds better than the one Jacques had and is in better shape.\
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This is what Michael Horowitz said about the condition: \
[i]The condition is very good. There are few places on the top that appear to have very shallow surface cracks\, but don't seem to go all the way through. There are a couple of small isolated cleats under the top that seem to be preventive as there are no obvious splits in the wood. As mentioned earlier\, the fingerboard is new as well as the frets. Hence\, the playability is very good for a guitar of this vintage. This guitar is amazingly well preserved for it's age and\, after all these years\, is still quite stunning both sonically and visually![/i]\
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His listing is still on his site at [url]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/joseph-di-mauro-f-hole[/url]",23496,"BBCode","2013-10-10 19:03:01"
23671,4396,"I'll buy it from you if you can consider to negotiate on price. The guitar is worth much less. I'll give 400$ and reassurance that the guitar will be taken care and played. Please consider- Thanks- Andrew",23667,"BBCode","2013-10-10 19:58:29"
23672,563,"Sorry. I personally lost out on one on E-bay that sold for $980. I've consulted with a number of people\, and the price is fair for one in this condition. I'm willing to sell it\, but at the price listed. Otherwise\, I'd rather keep it. If I give it to Michael to list\, the price will actually go up. Besides\, I already have an interested buyer at the listed price. He just ran into an obstacle in his wife\, which he's working on now. If you can find a pristine one for $400\, good luck to you. It can be done\, but it would require some luck\, or some really good connections. \
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Anyway\, thanks for your interest\, and I hope you find one. They are really very cool little things. \
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Michael",23668,"BBCode","2013-10-10 21:20:31"
23673,563,"I googled you\, and realized you are the guy that made that really great guitar that Jeremy Ginsberg brought to Django in June. I just have to say\, that was a novel-looking and great-sounding instrument. Nice work! \
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If you do decide to go the DPA route\, please keep mine in mind. And someday\, I hope I'll get to talk to you about your guitar design. That guitar was really quite good. If I hadn't just committed to another Selmer\, which I now have\, I might have tried to take it home...",23652,"BBCode","2013-10-10 21:39:03"
23674,4396,"Alright\, I see you are firm with the price. Do you think that I could put down a payment now for a purchase guarantee and buy the guitar completely soon. Those plastic macs are cool\, I'm a serious buyer!",23667,"BBCode","2013-10-11 16:26:17"
23675,4396,"Hey Michael\, can you describe the neck profile to me on the Cigano GJ15? I want to buy a cheap travel guitar\, but one with a good sound! I'd like the neck to be squared or thick\, does the GJ15 offer either of those features?",23643,"BBCode","2013-10-12 19:59:57"
23676,9,"Hi Andrew.....the Cigano has a very\, very thin neck. More like and electric guitar. The Altamiras have a more full sized neck so those would probably work better.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23643,"BBCode","2013-10-12 20:53:18"
23677,2482,"Hello Michael. \
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I went to at guitartech with the guitar to adjust the neck. The guitartech said that trussrod was stuck and couldnt be moved. He didnt want to use any more force beacuse he was afraid to damage something. \
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He asked me to mail you and ask if you know why its stuck?\
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This is the guitar:\
[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Item/gypsy-mystery-5]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Ite ... -mystery-5[/url]\
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Best regards. \
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John",23677,"BBCode","2013-10-13 08:54:55"
23678,9,"Hi John\,\
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My guess is that he's just being a little too careful. I've had techs inexperienced with Gypsy guitars make this same complaint in the past\, only to find it just needed to be pushed a little harder. Otherwise\, it's tough to say without seeing it in person. I've never actually seen a truly stuck truss rod so my guess is that it just needs a little more force.\
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Thanks\,\
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Michael",23677,"BBCode","2013-10-13 10:11:53"
23679,4599,"Hi Mickey\,\
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Thanks so much for the info. It looks like a good night. I've had such a warm welcome from people playing this music. I'll definately come over one night. Probably when i have at least a few basic chops in place though!\
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Like the Beefheart Sign off !\
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Nick",23679,"BBCode","2013-10-13 10:27:37"
23680,563,"Andrew--\
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Sorry for the delay in replying\, but I have had house guests in for the Chicago Marathon\, and also wanted to have time to consider your proposal. You were not specific about how much you proposed to put down\, nor how long a period you would need to come up with the money\, whether your deposit is refundable\, etc. I can't really reply to something that is entirely hypothetical\, so I'll set that aside for the moment. If you can be specific\, I will give any proposal you make due consideration\, but I can make no promises in advance of that. \
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I have not offered the guitar for sale outside the forum\, not even within the Chicago gypsy jazz community\, and as I mentioned\, I have had several waves of second\, third and forth thoughts about whether to part with it at all. Plus\, as I mentioned\, there is another interested party who is still working on his wife.\
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I also understand that you are talking with my friend Klaatu about his excellent Joseph di Mauro (the elder) Chorus. I know that guitar very well. It is quite good\, and he is selling it below value. One in far worse condition was listed at Jacques Mazzoleni's site this summer for $5\,000. I played both. Klaatu's is better\, and in far better condition. It is a guitar you would be proud to own. I came very close to buying it this summer\, but found another Selmer\, which eliminated the space in the closet. \
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No promises\, but if you want to make a specific proposal\, I will consider it. \
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All the best\,\
Michael",23668,"BBCode","2013-10-13 17:07:19"
23681,1053,"Hi Michael.\
Thanks for the compliments about my guitars.  I'm building some more at the moment -- cedar/mahogany\, as well as myrtlewood\, maple.  I built one with a redwood top and Macassar ebony back and sides\, which sounded great.  It was an 18\"\, with a correspondingly bigger but airier sound.  (Sort of like Selmer vs. Favino\, maybe!)  \
I am pondering the DPA route -- it's on my mind.  Problem is I have the Ischell p/u and an Acoustic Image amp and a Raezer's Edge speaker cabinet\, all of which is the \"wrong\" match for a DPA\, so what do I do -- sell everything first?  Also\, I'm not entirely sure what would happen if I played at a noisy venue (like you were saying).  However\, I love the PA-and-monitors approach and hate the pickup/individual \"amps\" approach in general\, with the amps usually overly loud right behind the players . . . .\
Paul",23652,"BBCode","2013-10-13 21:35:28"
23682,563,"Paul--\
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I am intrigued by redwood tops. Bob Holo made a Castelluccia copy with  redwood top\, and I tried to woo him out of it\, but he was determined not to sell it\, and I never did succeed. There was some mysterious something about it he didn't like. I would have loved to hear the one you made. Your design is so interesting and original! If you ever make sound clips\, by all means send me one from time to time. My e-mail is: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:selmer862@gmail.com\">selmer862@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->. I tried to talk Horowitz into selling your guitars\, but he is convinced the gypsy jazz world is too conservative. he's probably right\, but damn\, that guitar was amazing!\
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I was using an Ischell with a Schertler Unico amp\, as close to an AI with a Raezer's Edge cab as you could get. I'm not sure why that wouldn't work equally well with the DPA. That's\, in fact\, what I tested it through\, and it sounded great. I just sold the Ischell and Unico to a friend in the area. You would\, no doubt\, hate  my current rig\, but it's working really well for me at the moment. \
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Take your time and sort out what you want to do. If the DPA is part of the direction you want to head\, mine may still be around. Alfonso Ponticelli wants to try it out this week or next\, but I don't have a crowd beating the door down. If money is not in the equation\, I'd keep your current rig until you are sure you can get the sound you want with the DPA/PA system. I tend to do that until I am sure\, which is probably why I have too much stuff laying around. \
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Michael",23652,"BBCode","2013-10-13 22:22:52"
23683,2482,"OK thanks.",23677,"BBCode","2013-10-13 23:58:39"
23684,2482,"Hello\, yet another question. \
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I also ordered a Dupont bridge (tallest) to raise the string height on my guitar. I left it with the guitar tech. When I got the guitar back\, I saw that the whole bridge is resting on the top. There is no vault. Does this matter and how does it affect sound? \
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If there should be a vault\, how wide should the feet be that is holding up the bridge?\
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Best regards",23684,"BBCode","2013-10-14 04:58:22"
23685,1951,"Hi Paul\,\
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I was perusing Djangobooks and say your comment on Robert Conti's Precision Technique. I took a quick look on his site but nothing shows up under that title.\
Is this a book\, a DVD or something?\
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Hope you're doing well.\
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Thanks\,\
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Buco",23685,"BBCode","2013-10-14 07:40:49"
23686,1951,"Just saw that you posted a link for it...\
How do you like it?\
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I get very little books and other materials but this sounds interesting because it's sounds specific goal oriented.\
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Thanks\,\
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Buco",23686,"BBCode","2013-10-14 07:47:57"
23687,2132,"[quote=\"Buco\"]Hi Paul\,\
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I was perusing Djangobooks and say your comment on Robert Conti's Precision Technique. I took a quick look on his site but nothing shows up under that title.\
Is this a book\, a DVD or something?\
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Hope you're doing well.\
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Thanks\,\
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Buco[/quote]\
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Hey Buco\, I vaguely recall the post but to be honest\, I don't remember anything specific....which tells you alot both about my brain\, and whatever I was doing then\, I've long let go\, sorry\, buddy.  Rhythm is my thing and though I hope to play some lead (I work on waltzes\, for now)\, most of my day is spent on the most basic rhythm stuff - sent myself back to school\, really.  \
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Sorry I couldn't be of more help!  \
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Paul",23687,"BBCode","2013-10-14 08:02:02"
23688,1951,"No problem\, your post helped find the DVD so I'll check it out more.\
Of course it has glowing reviews but that aside I like that it is goal specific\, not just \"become a jazz guitar master\" type of thing.\
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Thanks",23685,"BBCode","2013-10-14 08:34:29"
23689,2132,"Buco\, \
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Cool.  I've got a bit of a memory issue as part of a medical thing\, which is a serious drag as it gets in the way of my music...and this is one of the casualties\, it seems.  You've piqued me to check it out .... again!\
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Good luck!\
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Paul",23685,"BBCode","2013-10-14 08:41:28"
23690,9,"Hi John\,\
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Are you talking about the flared ends of the feet on the bridge? The Dupont bridges have those flared ends but it sounds like your tech sanded the feet down so now they're gone. I don't have a specific measurement\, but you could probably just sand a little bit of each side to restore the flared ends.\
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thanks\,\
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Michael",23684,"BBCode","2013-10-14 09:26:30"
23691,2482,"Yes\, he did. Does the flares or the fact that they are sanded down affect the sound in any way? It dosent bother me that they are sanded down\, Im only a little worried about the sound.\
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Best regards\
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John",23684,"BBCode","2013-10-14 09:45:19"
23692,9,"Theoretically it should effect the sound as Selmer flared the ends up so it would only make contact where braces are and not deaden the top anywhere else. So without the flared ends the bridge could be muting some tone/projection.",23684,"BBCode","2013-10-14 09:50:48"
23693,4396,"What about the neck profile on the paris swing favino D-hole?",23693,"BBCode","2013-10-14 18:39:31"
23694,9,"The Paris Swing has a nice\,  modern style Gypsy neck. Very similar to Favino which they were obviously copying. More depth than the Ciganos\, but not too much. Very flat back.\
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Thanks!\
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'm",23693,"BBCode","2013-10-14 18:50:21"
23695,4585,"Hey Michael! I am looking in to getting a Dupont bridge for my Gitane DG-255. I was wondering if that bridge would work for my guitar? do you have bridge measurements for a DG-255? thanks!",23695,"BBCode","2013-10-14 20:12:02"
23696,9,"Hi...yes\, a Dupont bridge will fit a Gitane. There is no standard measurement for a Gitane bridge so you'd have to measure what you have on their now and buy the appropriate Dupont bridge based on that measurement.\
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thanks\,\
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Michael",23695,"BBCode","2013-10-15 09:28:06"
23697,4585,"I was wondering is you had the length of the Dupont bridge? i know the heights vary based on which one you buy\, is that the same for the bridges? thanks!",23697,"BBCode","2013-10-15 11:36:31"
23698,9,"the Dupont bridges have the standard length of 5\"\
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thanks\,\
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m",23697,"BBCode","2013-10-15 12:29:30"
23699,4239,"Hey Michael I think my order got goofed - I ordered \"Gypsy guitar the secrets volume 2\"\, but I got volume 1 in the mail instead.  Already have that one!  Are there still 2s available?  Can I send this one back?\
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Thanks.",23699,"BBCode","2013-10-15 18:33:21"
23700,9,"Hi Charles...sorry about that! Please send that one back and I'll send Vol.2 ASAP.\
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My apologies\,\
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Michael",23699,"BBCode","2013-10-15 18:57:41"
23701,4105,"Hey Denis\
My name is Matt Macchia and I'm an aspiring gypsy guitarist.\
I'm trying to learn the style but there is a lack of instruction where I live in Denver. \
I have been working with your video on accompaniment which is great!\
I saw your post about occasionally doing skype lessons and wanted to know how much you charge for those? \
I am trying to get a good foundation down and rhythm is the first step.\
I have had lessons with Paul Mehling and recently just had a skype lesson with Ted  Gottsegen.\
Also\, I am currently playing on an archtop and want to buy my first selmer. I was thinking of getting an AltaMira M30. Ted thinks I should stick to a pricier Delle Arte or a Dupont. Do you have any thoughts? I was hoping not to spend $3000 but rather around 1200.\
Any input would be appreciated.\
Thanks Denis\
-matt",23701,"BBCode","2013-10-15 20:22:54"
23702,3,"hi can you email me here at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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i'm currently on the road right now\, and will reply asap",23701,"BBCode","2013-10-16 06:47:29"
23703,4239,"Mailed it back today.  Thanks!",23699,"BBCode","2013-10-16 10:39:42"
23704,620,"Hi Andrew\,\
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Just checking in with you to see if you are still on track to buy the Di Mauro\, and if so what your expected time frame is. \
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Ben",23496,"BBCode","2013-10-16 13:46:46"
23705,2122,"Hello there\,\
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Is the guitar sold\, if not how much would you like for it?\
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Thanks",23705,"BBCode","2013-10-17 13:43:42"
23706,1634,"Yes sold it a few months ago. Thanks for asking. Happy hunting.\
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- Maxwell",23705,"BBCode","2013-10-17 20:01:51"
23707,4396,"Everything is still good. If all stays the same I plan to buy the guitar in full in 2 weeks. What strings is the guitar currently setup with? Thanks-",23495,"BBCode","2013-10-17 21:39:02"
23708,620,"OK\, sounds good.\
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It's strung with Argentine loop end 10s. I believe that the vintage guitars were built with 10s in mind\, since that's all there was before the 90s\, while a  lot of modern guitars benefit from 11s. I have 10s on my Favino\, and it sounds just right\, but my Rodrigo Shopis Favino-style guitar really sounds better with 11s. I would suggest staying with 10s on the Di Mauro\, although brand is personal preference.",23496,"BBCode","2013-10-18 03:25:05"
23709,58,"Hey Ian:\
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How's music\, and the guitars\, treating you?\
There's a chance I'll let my Shopis go\, if you know anyone that's looking....\
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Charlie",17780,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:30:36"
23710,58,"Hey Noah:\
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Did you get your newer one? How is it? \
How's music\, and the guitars\, treating you?\
There's a chance I'll let my Shopis go\, if you know anyone that's looking....\
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Charli",17693,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:31:52"
23711,2492,"Hey man! Yeah I got my new one\, and I am totally in love with it. My old one technically sounds better\, but this new one is just such a joy to play. It's traveled all over the country and to Europe twice and just totally rules.\
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Why you selling? Not happy? I can keep an ear open\, but between my two... I'm spoken for :)",17693,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:42:07"
23712,58,"That's awesome! Which models do you have again?\
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I don't know if I can really part with mine\, but I should sell one (and a mandolin; I just sold an arch top) as I'm a recovering collector ;-).\
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I have to say mine is the most beautiful selmer I've seen\, and the easiest to play; plus the neck is perfect.\
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Charlie",17693,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:46:44"
23713,1713,"Sounds a bit like What a Difference a Day Makes\, not sticking strictly to the melody\
Mark",23713,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:47:26"
23714,58,"Do you still have your Peter Z?",17693,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:48:03"
23715,426,"Hey\, thanks\, Mark. I do know that's not the tune -- it's some modernish song\, perhaps by George Benson.\
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Adrian",23715,"BBCode","2013-10-18 12:51:10"
23716,2492,"nah\, sold it to get my new shopis. Honestly there is NO comparison. The Z was nice\, but this guitar is another league entirely.",17693,"BBCode","2013-10-18 13:01:50"
23717,58,"That's good to hear. What model is your new Shopis?",17693,"BBCode","2013-10-18 13:59:18"
23718,3253,"Hi\,\
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Apparently Spatzo uploaded this on his Youtube channel \"Spatzoupload\" which has since been closed. I just wanted to know if this was authentic or not\, if you know anything about it?\
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I never saw it but i managed to find a thumbnail of it:\
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[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->2e2a51578bba6356445d1a0b62e44a8c.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]",23718,"BBCode","2013-10-20 17:06:11"
23719,2301,"Hi Wim\,\
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I've never played a Castelluccia guitar but have contemplated buying one due to the Castelluccia reputation and reasonable price. Since you were in his shop recently and seemed to like their sound\, do you recall what the necks were like? I like the modern necks for their easier playability\, and I don't like the squared ones at all. If you don't mind\, can you let me know about their necks and anything you might be able to add. Thanks!",23719,"BBCode","2013-10-20 18:50:47"
23720,2494,"I played two guitars in the shop\, both the D hole and oval hole had modern necks.  I've also played a few casta's back home in Aus that were the same.  I don't think you will have any problem.  I actually prefer the fatter necks like on my Barault\, personally.",23719,"BBCode","2013-10-20 19:03:26"
23721,3599,"Lee\,\
\
I forgot to mention before\, there is a jam tonight (Monday 21st) at the Derby Arms in Burscough\, which is about an hour from Stoke according to google maps\, just straight up the M5 and then left a bit.\
\
Prescot Rd\, Ormskirk\, Lancashire L39 6TA \
\
Jam usually starts around 9 - if you want food too they take last orders at 8. \
\
best\
\
Stuart",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-21 02:06:38"
23722,226,"Sadly it was just one of Marc's jokes. He thought the guy looked a bit like Django and decided to post it. He has done a couple of others like that. I must admit\, I'm not quite sure why he does it because he is a serious Django researcher and this sort of thing undermines his credibility a bit.\
\
Roger\
\
P.S. Attached one of his silly ones.",23718,"BBCode","2013-10-21 02:19:00"
23723,4606,"Cheers Stuart i cant make it tonight but will get there hopefully next time around.\
i have managed to arrange a jam with a local fella he plays a bit of manouche rhythm so we are getting together Wednesday to start with Django's Tiger' All of me and Dark Eyes so i'm hoping it will kick start me for the gillow. \
\
iv got my eyes on a couple of guitars first in Promenade  ..Gitane Cigano GJ5 Gypsy Jazz Guitar With D-Hole in Natural.\
the second on Ebay AIERSI-PETIT-BOUCHE-GYPSY-JAZZ-GUITAR-SOLID-TOP-ROSEWOOD-BACK-SIDES. \
I'm in no rush to jump in i like to try before i  buy as i once bought a Ovation and gave a hand full of money only to realize for me it played like a bag of crap never liked them after that.  \
\
cheers for the heads up' Lee\
\
\
\
\
\
  \
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\
\
[quote=\"stuart\"]Lee\,\
\
I forgot to mention before\, there is a jam tonight (Monday 21st) at the Derby Arms in Burscough\, which is about an hour from Stoke according to google maps\, just straight up the M5 and then left a bit.\
\
Prescot Rd\, Ormskirk\, Lancashire L39 6TA \
\
Jam usually starts around 9 - if you want food too they take last orders at 8. \
\
best\
\
Stuart[/quote]",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-21 04:07:00"
23724,2301,"Thanks! I appreciate it. I was in Paris with my wife and two daughters for 10 days last Christmas and only made it to le shop de Francois Charle with prices way out of my range. We went out to listen some GJ and went to the Django exhibit\, but with all the other things to do in Paris... Anyway\, I just wasn't able to organize my time wisely enough.",23719,"BBCode","2013-10-21 07:40:52"
23725,3599,"No problem\, I thought it might be too short notice. The schedule is the Beaufort Jam at the Junction on the first Monday of the month and then the Derby two weeks later. \
\
I've got the GJ-5 and it is a great starter guitar. I've had a lot of compliments about it. The only catch is that it is a 12-fret guitar so it's not good for licks above the 12th (one of the reasons I made a mess of Django's Tiger!) Saga do a 14 fret version too but I've never seen it at Promenade.\
\
I've not heard of the Aiersi - I saw the ad on ebay. I'd approach with caution - it's one thing to buy a guitar without playing it\, a bit of an occupational hazard for this genre\, it's another to buy a guitar no one's played. But if you do get I'll be curious to hear it!\
\
I'll be selling my Gitane DG250m in a few weeks to finance my Rob Aylward when it is finished (probably around December). They often go for around £500 on ebay and are getting rarer\, I'd be willing to go down lower than that to a good home. It's a more expensive guitar than the Cigano but in my view the Cigano is still better. You can't beat the 250m on looks though - it has a beautiful birds-eye maple finish and a really playable\, long low action neck. And it still sounds pretty good. Let me know if you're interested and I'll bring it along to the next jam. I have a feeling you won't be able to resist waiting that long for a gypsy jazz guitar though!\
\
best\
\
Stuart",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-21 07:42:24"
23726,4,"Just email him: <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:rodrigoshopis@gmail.com\">rodrigoshopis@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and he'll break it down for you.\
\
Tell him I sent you :)",23726,"BBCode","2013-10-21 10:25:02"
23727,2382,"Hi\
I'm now living in south Sweden near Landskrona\,\
I'm ready to Jam with you guys if your still interested ?\
\
My email address is \
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jshankar1@hotmail.com\">jshankar1@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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look forward to hearing form you \
best regards \
Jerome",22747,"BBCode","2013-10-22 15:23:15"
23728,2768,"Hi!\
\
do you still have the Nonis guitar for sale? i don´t have the funds ATM but could try to raise them if you do -  it´s such a beautiful guitar.\
\
I´m in Portugal.\
\
Thanks\,\
Miguel.",23728,"BBCode","2013-10-23 04:19:15"
23729,4221,"Hi Noodlenot\, thanks for the reply.\
Yes\, I still have the guitar and it's still for sale. I realize raising that sort of money  is difficult at short notice.It took me a while to get the cahs together too. I have been asked to send it to a dealer in the UK for a viewing but\, If you really want to get it then I could reserve it for you if you pay a part of the cost. That saves me the hastle and cost to send it to the dealer. Then I'd be happy to hold it for an agreed time until you have the rest of the funds (months not years!!)\
\
So\, I'm willing to come to a good arrangement if you wish\, have a think and get back to me.\
\
Shaun",23728,"BBCode","2013-10-23 04:43:16"
23730,2482,"Hello Michael\
\
The flares are now sanded back and it makes a big difference. It  wasn´t just theoretical the bridge did dampen the sound when it was in contact with the top. \
\
Best regards\
\
John",23684,"BBCode","2013-10-23 07:12:10"
23731,9,"Hi John.....good to hear you got it sorted out!\
\
M",23684,"BBCode","2013-10-23 08:55:08"
23732,4606,"Hi Stuart sorry about the late reply my dad just had a hard bypass opp hes just out and doing well. \
are you going to see Gary potter this coming Monday?    me and my brother are going all being well hes playing Beaufort jazz night in ormskirk i hope he turns up this time\, last time i went to see him at Crewe he never showed i'v heard this happens with him\, iv already seen him years ago very talented man. \
\
i missed the Ebay Guitar and not going for the other as you say the extra frets would be good. but i cant afford to spend to much it was actually the missus was going to get me the other guitars for my Xmas lol shes not to bad'\
\
lee",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-23 13:51:21"
23733,4202,"Hi Josh I would like to delete my ad \"Handmade guitar for sale demo over a Olli Soikelli Solo\" because I updated the video\, I pressed the edit button but I don't see any option for me to delete the ad. Help. Thank you.\
\
Darius",23733,"BBCode","2013-10-23 18:07:26"
23734,95,"You need to contact Michael on that one. \
\
Cheers\,\
Josh",23733,"BBCode","2013-10-24 19:10:20"
23735,3599,"Sorry to hear about your Dad\, I hope he is getting better.\
\
Sounds like you have a very understanding future wife! \
\
I just got off the phone to Paul Murphy\, who was playing rhythm when you saw us a few weeks ago. He has had an Ozark for years (he was playing it then) but has just got himself a proper guitar - one of those very rare Ibanez Maccaferris. If you are interested he'll sell his Ozark for about £120. \
\
cheers\
\
Stuart",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-25 08:43:51"
23736,563,"So\, are you tired of her yet? I've been thinking about that guitar alot\
lately\, and seeing as how retirement is going to force me to thin the herd\
bit by bit\, I just want to remind you that I would be grateful if\, should\
you ever decide to sell her\, you'd contact me first. I will be sending\
Michael the Busato I have gigged on for the past year and a half. I'd just\
order a new Mazaud\, but there's always that element of doubt about whether\
or not the next one would sound as good\, or at least sound the same. \
\
Hope you are well\, brother! Drop me a line and let me know what you've been\
up to of late. Now that I have given up on ever soloing over gypsy jazz\, I\
am becoming a bitchin' rockabilly player. Got myself a Gretsch and\
everything!",23736,"BBCode","2013-10-25 10:24:11"
23737,4606,"hi Stuart i am very interested if i remember right it had the Gypsy sound and sounded great'  he was playing very well witch helps.\
\
Is it descent fret action to play? i know its a cheep guitar so obviously i wouldn't expect it to play like a selma lol but as you know some guitars cut your fingers trying to make a cord or a run i haven't tried any of the Gypsy guitars so iv no idea?\, \
\
sounds good though cheers' Lee",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-25 10:39:31"
23738,3599,"Ok\, I will put you in touch. His number is 07949371997 if you want it to talk to him about it. \
\
There's a clip of Paul playing it here:\
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[url=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrh45jPP6Ls]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrh45jPP6Ls[/url]\
\
Just rhythm but it gives you an idea. \
\
It's not a Bob Holo but it's a fine starter guitar. I still prefer the cigano but that's £300 so yes you get what you pay for but it will take you onto the next level.\
\
I don't remember the action being too high but generally speakng the genre favours a higher action\, it's hard to get the volume with a low action. Your fingers won't get cut up -- the Argentine strings are softer than steel strings.",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-25 11:12:50"
23739,4606,"Hi Stuart i rang Paul Murphy he told me hes keeping his guitar for the next 2/3 weeks or so until he gets his new one properly miked up\, he did say hes selling so hopefully in a few weeks I'll have a guitar but theirs no rush. \
\
thanks for letting me know about the guitar if you go to see Garry Potter this Monday I'll be there with my brother and Heath Lavery who plays fiddle with Hotchy you might know him?   \
\
All the best.",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-25 13:12:33"
23740,2382,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62272#p62272]Subject: South Sweden/Denmark Copenhagen[/url]\
\
[quote=\"murillo\"]Check your inbox I sent you a private message.[/quote]\
\
Hey I'm still up for playing \
\
Im now fixed and living in Sweden\
\
be great to meet up and play some tunes\
hope to hear from you\
\
best wishes",23740,"BBCode","2013-10-26 05:58:35"
23741,2301,"Hi jkaz\,\
\
What do you think of your new Bumgarner cedar top? I play rhythm guitar with a local GJ band in St. Louis\, and favor the rhythmic style of the new school players. I'm looking for a tight mid-ranging sound that is still well within the GJ manouche sound. Most hand-made GJ guitars\, such as those made by Oliver Marin and Bob Holo who regularly make cedar tops\, are out of my $ range. \
\
Bob Bailey\
\
\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=66992#p66992]Subject: GJ cedar tops and \"New School\"?[/url]\
\
[quote=\"jkaz\"]To clarify\, the Bumgarner I commissioned is not the one Michael was selling here.  I was using that as an example of a description of the cedar top\, complete with one of Michael's excellent videos.  Mine (which also has a cedar top) was completed a few weeks ago and arrived yesterday.  The point was that there are luthiers working with Cedar in the US and are being sold by Michael.\
\
I'll give Craig's guitar his due in a post dedicated to that\, rather than to take away from the topic at hand.[/quote]",23741,"BBCode","2013-10-26 08:07:14"
23742,2138,"Bob\,\
\
Why don't you check this out.  Rather than me hitting all of the points again\, I think I describe it very well in the post below.  I had a chance to play it with my band on Thursday and this guitar really works well as a rhythm instrument. I hate to be a guy that says \"this is the best as compared too..\" so I won't.  I will say that it is a quality instrument and Craig really has been doing some fantastic work.  When I said relatively cheap\, it is about $3000 in its base form.  I love it.  It is very well balanced.\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12405]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12405[/url]\
\
If there is something I missed in the post\, please send me a PM and I'll be happy to answer the best I can.",23741,"BBCode","2013-10-26 08:35:24"
23743,2301,"Thanks! I missed that post.",23741,"BBCode","2013-10-26 13:03:33"
23744,3403,"Hi Jon\,\
\
     Would it be possible for you to e-mail me the pdf for minor swing that was performed on that 3 part video that was done by that Italian fellow whose name I just forgot?   Thanks!  jim hahn dds in Maine     <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jimhahn@rocketmail.com\">jimhahn@rocketmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23744,"BBCode","2013-10-26 14:52:55"
23745,1951,"Hi Will\,\
This is the blue chip pick I first got:\
[url=http://shop.bluechippick.net/products/TP60%252d1R.html]http://shop.bluechippick.net/products/TP60%252d1R.html[/url]\
It's 1.5mm thick which I found more or less perfect. I'm starting to think thickness is overrated. I played 3 and 5mm wegens and I got comfortable as far as the size\, but the 1.5mm I play now doesn't lack anything compared to thicker sizes.\
TP60 1R has two more pointy tips\, more traditional ones like Dunlop and such (they are still beveled) and one round tip. Round tip is what I ended up using. I didn't care for pointy tips although they sounded wonderful on a Martin I have. So it is very versatile. I liked the round tip so much that I called the guys at blue chip and asked which pick would give me even more of that sound i get with round tip. That's how I ended up with SR60. \
I was gonna keep the other one as a back up but I'm not really using it so I'd sell it if you want it. \
\
I was thinking $30 shipped\, seeing that postal to Canada would probably be around $10. \
I paid a little over $40 and I used it less then a month\, I know because they offered to take it back when I ordered a new pick since it was still within 30 days return period. The way I practice that's roughly 30 hrs of playing.\
\
It really is the best pick I used among; classic wegen\, big city wegen\, red bear\, v-pick\, dugain wood\, dugain stone and turtle shell pick I received from luthier who made my guitar. \
Let me know. \
Best\,\
Buco",23745,"BBCode","2013-10-26 15:00:58"
23746,1790,"Thanks\, Buco. I live right by the border and play every Sunday night with a band in Buffalo so I could easily pick it up from one of my fellow musicians... Would it fit into a regular envelope?\
\
Will Wilson c/o Ed Woods\
480 W. Utica St.\
Buffalo\, NY\
14231\
\
\
Let me know your address and I'll mail you some cash...\
\
thanks!\
\
will",23746,"BBCode","2013-10-26 15:35:58"
23747,1951,"My Address is:\
Davorin Cavar (though people have sent mail to Buco Cavar and I still got it)\
426 W Briar PL 4G\
Chicago\, IL 60657\
\
I'll drop it of on Mon.\
\
I mentioned in one of the posts but I'll say it again\, those two things; strings and pick completely changed the tone of my guitar.\
I'm still curious about the change a new bridge would make but I'm completely happy with the way my guitar sounds now.\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Buco",23745,"BBCode","2013-10-26 22:18:21"
23748,4392,"The Italian's version is OK but I'll send another one I like better. Dennis Chang's transcription of the 1937 version is pretty good. I'll send a YT video that is very good. It might take more than one email....\
Good luck\,\
John",23744,"BBCode","2013-10-26 23:58:43"
23749,4392,"A good video if you have a program to slow it down... Clement Reboul\, Minor Swing lead section. Dennis Chang's 1937 Minor Swing transcription attached.\
John\
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ljJMORNqHQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ljJMORNqHQ[/url]",23744,"BBCode","2013-10-27 00:05:03"
23750,4392,"The Italian\, Filadelfo Castro's version. If you can watch his videos\, it helps. As I have learned\, the rhythm is not even close\, but the solo isn't bad.\
John",23744,"BBCode","2013-10-27 00:09:47"
23751,1790,"Ok\, I'll mail off your money tonight when I go to buffalo... Okay if I just send you a twenty dollar bill?\
\
Will",23746,"BBCode","2013-10-27 05:26:48"
23752,3599,"Good news about the guitar. I hope it works out - Paul says is he is '75%' likely to be at the Hot Club jam so you might be able to talk to him then - if not he's at the Gillow again for two gigs the following weekend with Djangobop and Zazzou Anglais (Friday and Saturday). I don't think you'll do better under £200.\
\
I won't make it to the Gary Potter gig -- in fact\, I haven't yet made it to the Junction although I keep meaning to. I was a regular when the Beaufort jam was at Briar's Hall but haven't got to the Junction yet. He's playing with Don May\, who was at the Derby Arms jam last week\, he's a great player.\
\
I don't think I know Heath but might have crossed paths at some point.",23721,"BBCode","2013-10-27 05:59:14"
23753,1951,"Hey Will\,\
\
If you're not sure whether you're gonna like it or not and eventually pay for the pick you're not using then I'll just send it to you and if you like it send me $30 and if not send the pick back.\
\
If you just wanna get a better price then how's $20 plus whatever I pay for postage? I can let you know what that is when I send it.\
\
Buco\
\
PS If you'd really rather pay $20 period\, then we'll do that plus you get me a beer at Northampton Brewery during next Django in June.",23745,"BBCode","2013-10-27 09:25:22"
23754,1790,"How about\, twenty bucks plus postage plus your choice of a beer or toke at DiJ?\
\
 :wink:",23746,"BBCode","2013-10-27 10:20:39"
23755,1951,"There you go. \
Done! \
 :lol:",23745,"BBCode","2013-10-27 11:36:53"
23756,2482,"Hello Djangoed\
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Of course Im up for playing.\
\
I live in Malmö which is really cose to Landskrona. Are you busy this weekend?\
\
Best regards",23740,"BBCode","2013-10-27 16:02:25"
23757,2768,"Hi\, sorry for not getting back to you sooner... life´s a bit hectic at the moment.\
\
How much do you want for the guitar? 2200 ? i think i can grab that money by the end of november? is it too late for you? i had to pay my IRS last week\, so i´m getting back on track.\
\
thanks\,\
Miguel.",23728,"BBCode","2013-10-28 04:15:30"
23758,4221,"Hi Miguel. end of november is no problem. As for the price - Lets call it 2100 and I will pay half of the sending costs. If you really want me to hold it for you for a while that's no problem. Ideally would be that you send me a small amount so I can be sure you really want it. Then I can cancel my agreement with the dealer in the UK. A small amount of 200 euros would do it. Then you can relax a little until end of November of even early next year if it helps.\
\
Let me know what works for you.",23728,"BBCode","2013-10-28 04:25:45"
23759,1713,"",23759,"BBCode","2013-10-28 07:02:34"
23760,1790,"OK\, buddy\, I sent my envelope off too last night.",23746,"BBCode","2013-10-28 08:37:30"
23761,1790,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12403&p=67103#p67103]viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12403&p=67103#p67103[/url]",23761,"BBCode","2013-10-28 08:46:39"
23762,4392,"Buco\,\
What kind of guitar is causing the problems? Also\, what is the Rocker web site URL?\
Thanks and good luck with your guitar...\
John\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67093#p67093]Subject: Tone difference between Dupont and Dell'Arte bridge?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Buco\"][quote=\"Craig Bumgarner\"][quote=\"Buco\"] Then I round the top off to match the string slots\, leaving a half string depth on each one. The high E especially does not like a deep notch[/quote][/quote]\
\
I just got my guitar back from the tech who replaned the neck and did a refret to get the neck straight again. This is the second time he did it since he's done the job originally half a year ago or so.\
The first time he used a combination of a heat press and replaning the neck but he suspects that the wood went back to reform to where it was before the heat press process.\
He took it under warranty though which was super nice of him.\
\
When I went to pick it up I got deflated as I took a first look. The neck was straight alright\, but the angle to the body is pretty much all but completely gone with the strings at the bridge sitting\
 at about 13mm at highest point away from the top. It's a little over 11mm at the high E.\
The next thing is that the bridge is now heavily notched\, especially with the high E sitting close to 2mm below the edge of the bridge.\
But the funny thing is that when I sat down to really evaluate it at home it actually sounds great.\
Low action with about 2.5mm on high E but it doesn't fretout and sounds loud and clear.\
I've been using SPL meter to compare different strings and have been taking notes. I played the guitar as it is now and it measures the same as the last time with the same type of strings. Now I don't know how accurate is to use an SPL meter to measure the sound output from a guitar but as I was playing in the room\, wife came in and said \"wow are you cranking it up\, it's so loud\".\
It also sounds like some of the reverb it had before is now soaked up\, sounds drier now.\
Still I wish this guitar didn't have to go through all this\, I'm especially worried that if the neck moves again the only thing left to do would be a neck reset.\
\
But back to the subject of bridges\, I'll get some of this wood ordered and try my hand in making some.\
Thank you for all your detailed tips.\
\
Buco[/quote]",23762,"BBCode","2013-10-28 12:46:59"
23763,1951,"Hi\, \
It's an Ivanovski guitar. Really a wonderful instrument but the neck turned out troublesome in Chicago weather. I'm not faulting the maker\, I'm actually planning to get a D hole from him someday.\
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The site is actually rockler.com \
There you can search for turning blanks. Today I made my first order. \
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Thanks!",23763,"BBCode","2013-10-28 14:47:30"
23764,2382,"great !\
yea this weekend could be good\
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where do you want to meet ?",23740,"BBCode","2013-10-28 15:39:16"
23766,1713,"Hi Denis\,\
What a great project\, I was happy to kick in early and even more pleased to give again to hit $3k. Thanks for your work\, I look forward to the music and the lesson. Please give Rino my regards ( after hearing him play my old DiMauro Django at DIJ I realized for the first time how good the guitar was and the thousandth time or so that what I wasn't fond of in the sound had nothing to do with the guitar).\
All the best\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",23759,"BBCode","2013-10-28 17:02:19"
23767,3,"thx so much mark!!!!!!!",23759,"BBCode","2013-10-28 17:19:26"
23768,1713,"You're welcome",23759,"BBCode","2013-10-28 17:41:24"
23769,1951,"Thanks man\,\
mine is gonna go first thing tomorrow. I had the envelope sealed and ready in my car and was planning to go to the post office after a job but the 2 hours planned turned into 6. Just got home and had my lunch/dinner (9PM).\
Sorry for delay\, I'll do it first thing tomorrow.\
\
Buco",23745,"BBCode","2013-10-28 19:15:01"
23770,1951,"Here's the link for the rockler site with selection of woods:\
[url=http://woodworking.rockler.com/c/turning-carving-bowl-blank-stock]http://woodworking.rockler.com/c/turnin ... lank-stock[/url]\
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I ordered brown ebony\, east indian rosewood and bolivian rosewood.\
Entire order cost me $20 and I estimate to have enough wood for 8 bridges as long as I don't mess up\, I'll practice on pine pieces out of 2X2s.",23763,"BBCode","2013-10-28 20:20:49"
23771,4392,"Thanks Buco\, not really ready to make bridges yet\, but maybe someday. I need to practice a lot more.....\
John",23763,"BBCode","2013-10-28 22:24:30"
23772,4285,"Hi\,\
I see that you have a 1977 left hand favino. Are you interested in selling it or a trade?\
I can purpose you a left hand 1948 di mauro saint louis blues.\
Your favino interested me for two reason\, It's a favino and it's my birth date ;)\
Thank's for your reply\,\
\
Regards\,\
ps: I'm from France\
ps2: my email <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:groove2@free.fr\">groove2@free.fr</a><!-- e -->",23772,"BBCode","2013-10-29 09:32:01"
23773,6,"Hi Groove87 -- Always great to hear from a fellow Lefty player!  I received my 77 Favino from Patrick Saussois so I am not interested in selling it. He was a very special friend and this guitar (along with the Gerome I received from him) is how I keep him in my thoughts.  Your 48 di Mauro sounds like a very special guitar as well.  Hopefully\, some day I may have a chance to check it out!  Keep searching my friend -- and if I hear of a lefty vitnage Favino\, I will let you know.\
\
Archtop Eddy",23772,"BBCode","2013-10-29 10:02:17"
23774,4620,"¡Hola!\
\
Mucho gusto\, me llamo Óscar Coyoli. No sabes la alegría que me dio encontrar personas de México en el foro. Leí en algún post por ahí que impartías clases privadas y quería pedirte informes…\
\
Compré algunos métodos de \"Gypsy Jazz\" pero nunca será lo mismo…\
\
Saludos y bonito día\,\
Óscar",23774,"BBCode","2013-10-29 11:55:59"
23775,311,"Hola Óscar\,\
Somos ya varios en el manouche en el DF\
Si doy clases privadas. En Coyoacán 1 hora a la semana por $350. Enseño las técnicas tradicionales con el metodo manouche.\
Mi cel es 044 55 38958319... \
\
Espero tu llamada... Gracias!\
Saludos\,\
Enrique",23774,"BBCode","2013-10-29 15:05:24"
23776,563,"",23776,"BBCode","2013-10-29 15:41:18"
23777,1713,"Hi Michael\,\
\
I just read your post and Bob's reply. I am very sorry to hear that you and your wife continue to struggle with health issues and wish both of you the very best. I hope you can make it back to DIJ. You are half right my friend\, the show would go on with out you\, but it most definitely would not be the same\, your presentation with the faculty is one of the absolutely best features of the week and unlike anything else available anywhere. Your generosity is boundless at DIJ and much appreciated\, hope to see you there again (leaving the Scotch at home might be a move towards copilot space). Hope to see you in Chicago sometime\, and that you and your wife feel better.\
Mark\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67142#p67142]Subject: Guitar Orgy!!![/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]Thanks for the link\, Wim. I wonder if they'd feel better if they knew that nine of the fifteen guitars in the picture were owned by a Frenchman! I do understand their concern\, although most of mine get sold back to Europe\, I believe. I think the other thing that is misunderstood is that I rarely buy \"top-shelf\" guitars. Most of the ones I get need a lot of work to get back into fighting shape. There are a few exceptions\, but as a rule\, I enjoy the challenge of saving some wonderful instruments who have fallen on hard times. Anyway\, they'll get them back one day\, and if they were all that serious\, they could but Selmer 862 right now. I think some of this is akin to the fuss made about the Selmer on e-bay a few weeks ago that was pulled at the last minute (literally!). Much chest-thumping by people who weren't going to buy the guitar anyway. The people I know who were actually bidding were quite understanding about it. I think it's a bit similar with vintage French guitars. Some nice people over there get quite upset when people over here buy these old guitars\, but when they come up for sale\, the same people are nowhere to be found. Anyway\, I don't really feel I \"own these guitars\"; I am merely a temporary steward. \
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It was fun meeting you\, too\, Wim\, and letting you have at the guitars. As for Django in June next year\, it remains to be seen. My wife just got home this morning from her fourth hospitalization this year\, and I have had two surgeries since Django in June\, so there isn't much change tinkling in the pocket. I'm sure you've heard\, health care in this country is a tad expensive\, even with good insurance. Heading east to Northampton is an exhausting and expensive proposition\, especially when the several bottles of single malt are factored in\, and now that I am retired\, it's getting harder to pull it off. I'm even starting to thin the guitar herd a bit (Gentlemen of France\, here's your chance to bring a couple home!). It was a near thing this past June\, and I was in a much better place then than I am now. I am no longer a young man\, and the drive the past couple of years has nearly killed me. No room for a co-pilot\, or most of the guitars would have to stay home. But we'll see…\
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You know this whole \"collecting\" business started out by accident. I got a couple of nice guitars as recompense for having had to sell off my old sports cars (Austin-Healey and TVR)\, and it seemed to generate a lot of buzz and fun at Django in June when people started coming to my room to try them out\, ultimately spilling into the hall and into the wee hours. It just sort of grew from that\, and poor Andrew had to yank me down to the first floor so people could sleep! (Actually\, he did it for another\, personal\, reason that was really quite kind of him.) Quite a bit of the motivation has been\, all along\, to help provide something extra at Django in June that was unique to his event to help Andrew out (plus\, I get the fun of playing them the rest of the year!). I think Django in June has grown to the point where my bit is just a small side-show\, and not really important to the event anymore\, if it ever really was. So if it ends up that I can't come\, I think Andrew's most-excellent show will go on without missing a beat.[/quote]",23777,"BBCode","2013-10-29 17:21:23"
23778,563,"Thanks so much\, Mark. I probably am a bit too morose today. It's been a rough year. But I always bounce back\, spittin' vinegar. \
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I hope things are well with you and your wife. Tell her I have been having problems with one of my crowns. I should have listened to her and gotten the gold ones.",23777,"BBCode","2013-10-29 17:26:46"
23779,1951,"Hey Will\, \
The pick is on the way\, droped It off this morning. \
Cheers\, \
Buco",23745,"BBCode","2013-10-29 21:24:43"
23780,2482,"We can meet at västanforsgatan in Malmo this saturday at one o clock. A clarinetist will also be there. \
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If you want to contact me my cellphonenumber is 076 219 41 83\
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Best regards",23740,"BBCode","2013-10-30 08:26:43"
23781,2382,"yea sounds good i can call you on Thursday\
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cheers",23740,"BBCode","2013-10-30 11:00:05"
23782,2482,"Great\, looking forward hearing from you.\
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cheers",23740,"BBCode","2013-10-30 13:40:29"
23783,4285,"Hi\,\
Thank's for your reply I understand.\
If you come to France\, We can make a lefty gipsy session.\
Cheers\,",23772,"BBCode","2013-10-31 07:14:34"
23784,151,"Shawn\
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Some classical pieces commonly played with a pick are Mozart's Marche Turque (even flatpickers play this one) and Les Temps de la Cours\, Albinoni's Adagio\, the popular piece known as Romanza\, Czardas di Monti\, Greig's Norwegian Dance and many more.  In the recent thread about Rino Van Hooijdonk\, there is a video of him playing a piece by Debussy called Reverie.  I arranged this tune for a band I played in years ago and when I did it I found that it's not so hard to figure out the melodies of these tunes.  Figuring out the chords is often not so easy.  I'm sure you can find the chords to the famous Bach piece in Dm as played by Django and SG and czardas di Monti on this website.  \
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Playing classical and flamenco pieces in this style is something the Ferret family has always done.  I actually have an ancient folio of classical pieces arranged by Baro and Sarrane.  There are several \"light classical\" pieces on Matelot Ferret's \"Tziganskaia\"\, from composers like Franz Lehar - that entire recording has a very orchestral feel to it.  Their cousin Maurice Ferre recorded some classical pieces and so did Mondine Garcia. \
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The famous plectrum banjo master Eddie Peabody arranged many classical pieces for that instrument\, and he often did the old vaudeville trick of taking a popular song\, then playing it as a medley in the style of various classical composers - there is a youtube video of him playing Blue Skies in this manner.  My old friend Francis Moerman used to play Dark Eyes this way.  This is challenging to say the least but when it works it's pretty cool. \
\
If you are patient I can assemble a compilation of various classical pieces recorded in GJ style - something I have intended to do for several years and just never had the motivation to get off my ass and do it.  I have everything digitized.  Then I could send it via dropbox or something...\
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Anyway\, best of luck.   \
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Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",23784,"BBCode","2013-11-01 09:44:45"
23785,4392,"You sold it! On CL bay area or djangobooks?\
John\
Santa Cruz",23785,"BBCode","2013-11-01 16:30:04"
23786,4419,"yah mon\, thanks! Not sure which one but as he's local going to say CL",23785,"BBCode","2013-11-01 16:37:14"
23787,1951,"Will\,\
Got the greens\, thanks man I'll drink it to your health. \
\
But dude\, I checked the postal tracking and it says it's being forwarded because of the incorrect zip code. \
Below you have 14231\, and on the envelope I received it says 41213. \
So\, don't know which is right and which is wrong\, but it will get sorted out eventually. \
I sent it insured and there is my return address after all. \
I wanted to give you heads up though\, it's in your neighborhood either way. \
\
Cheers\
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PS looks like correct zip could be 14213?",23745,"BBCode","2013-11-01 20:04:35"
23788,4392,"There is an Aylward at the Tall Toad in Petaluma\, which is quite a music store. It has a Big Tone pickup built in. I have played it twice and didn't fall in love with it. I thought I saw a small crack in the top\, about 1 1/2\" long. They are asking $2900\, but I think they will take less as they have had it a while\, probably somewhere between $2000-2500 if you drive a hard bargain.\
Good luck\,\
John",23785,"BBCode","2013-11-01 21:48:48"
23789,4419,"Thanks Jon\,\
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Just heard bad things about Bigtone (piezo isn't good sounding). Maybe they have others worth considering. Could spend up to $4000 for the right one\
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Jeff",23785,"BBCode","2013-11-02 21:35:50"
23790,1790,":oops:  :oops:  :oops: \
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My mistake\, sorry!\
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I'll call my buddy today and see if it arrived... If not\, I'll have it for next Sunday's gig anyway...",23746,"BBCode","2013-11-02 22:54:57"
23791,1951,":) \
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Tracking system says delivered. \
\
Try using the round tip and give it two-three days of playing with it before you evaluate it. That was my experience anyway\, at first when I just got it I didn't hear much difference\, it was only after a few days when I started thinking that it really works. \
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Buco",23745,"BBCode","2013-11-03 07:16:38"
23792,1790,"Great! I just called my buddy in buffalo and he said it was there.\
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Thanks so much. I'm going to put the s & s strings on this afternoon and use them tonight on the gig with your new pick.\
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Will",23746,"BBCode","2013-11-03 08:13:30"
23793,1951,"Yeah\, please do let me know. \
We played as trio yesterday and I liked my sound.",23745,"BBCode","2013-11-03 08:46:48"
23794,4239,"Denis\,\
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As I recall you have fluent French.  Can you tell me the gist of what Angelo is saying here?  I love the sound of that guitar.  But I'm not sure if maybe they're discussing piezo versus Stimer sound?\
\
Thanks.",23794,"BBCode","2013-11-03 09:34:37"
23795,9,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67229#p67229]Subject: Dupont MDC 50\, great guitar![/url]\
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[quote=\"everett\"]Bumping this thread...\
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i still have this killer axe...not in a real rush to sell it\, but i've got an f-hole dupont that's stolen my heart. this guitar doesn't get nearly as much playing time\, so i was hoping it could go to a good\, loving owner  :D[/quote]\
\
Hi Everett...glad to hear you're enjoying the DM50. If you have a chance\, would you mind writing a review for it?\
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[url=http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/ReviewItem/dupont-dm50-2013]http://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/Rev ... -dm50-2013[/url]\
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Thanks!\
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Michael",23795,"BBCode","2013-11-03 09:51:48"
23796,4512,"Will 2K plus shipping do?",23796,"BBCode","2013-11-03 11:33:28"
23797,1713,"Hi Everett\,\
I read your post on the Duponts you have. I'm curious if the f-hole Dupont is the one Michael had listed that he described as a true DiMauro copy and having an archtop like tone. That looked really interesting and I was sorry I didn't get a chance to hear/play it.\
Good luck selling the MDC (I've got one for sale with Michael now\, they're great guitars)\
best regards\,\
Mark Anagnostopulos",23797,"BBCode","2013-11-03 13:03:40"
23798,2201,"hi there\
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i had a few people message me today...you were the first on the list  :D  . I was going to hand this to Michael on consignment and he said he would get 3k-ish out of it. the cheapest dupont michael has is 2100 for a nomade\, and this one's got 10x the punch. Rodrigo Shopis said this was the best sounding dupont he's come across..\
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 \
does $2400 + shipping work? \
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thanks",23796,"BBCode","2013-11-03 16:17:40"
23799,4512,"Hi\, how are you?  I play in a jazz ensemble here at Bakersfield College.  I have a Paris Swing Guitar and unfortunately\, it cannot battle the sound of horns\, drums\, and other amped guitars.  I want a Dupont to keep up with them.  While I cannot offer anymore than 2K\, I understand that it is a very powerful instrument and worth more than what I offered.  So\, I understand if you cannot go that low.  But\, if you can find some one\, whom will offer more\, hold on to your ideal of the Dupont going to a good home and never copmpromise.  Someday\, when the time is right I will obtain my dream.\
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Thank you for your time\,\
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Steve",23796,"BBCode","2013-11-03 16:31:06"
23800,3,"i think u should include the link charles!!! hahaha",23794,"BBCode","2013-11-03 19:50:16"
23801,2201,"I hear ya...i'll have to think about it. i'll let you know. i'll most likely put it on consignment with michael\, but if you change your mind\, i don't think you'll ever come across a dupont for less than 3k.\
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for 2k\, i would either borrow a hundred bucks from a friend and buy the nomade. otherwise\, your best option would be to spend 1k on a gitane\, and spend a couple hundred having michael do a full setup. i had a DG-320 before my dupont\, and it was plenty loud. i also own the stephane wrembel gitane and i love the tone. not very loud\, but i also like playing this with a peche a la mouche pickup. neither of them can compare to a hand made french guitar though!\
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best of luck",23796,"BBCode","2013-11-03 20:48:40"
23802,4239,"Ooops!\
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[url=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tFH6JwsAS7s]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tFH6JwsAS7s[/url]",23794,"BBCode","2013-11-04 04:18:23"
23803,4600,"Hello!\
My name is Chris from Houston Texas and wanted to know if you had sold the Cholet guitar yet\, and what you were asking for it?\
Thank you very much\, \
Christopher Rouxel",23803,"BBCode","2013-11-04 09:58:59"
23804,151,"Aaron\
\
Have you seen the film documentary made while Jimmy was in prison the first time?  If you were a musician my age and saw this\, then it would be clear why he's not ever going to be much of a performer again.  He's a heroin addict through and through\, and he's perfectly content with that.  He likes being a junkie.  You would not believe how many people (in many countries) have stuck their necks out to help this unfortunate fellow - I personally knew two of them.  He has first abused and then turned his back on every one of them.  \
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I had the misfortune to spend a some time around musicians with similar substance abuse problems back in the 70s and 80s.  It's sad to say\, but I have never seen a single person recover from it.  Maybe have a clean spell\, even for a year or two\, but they always go back and it's always worse each time they do.  I am romantic about music as I'm sure you remember from our contentious discussion  :D a year or so ago.  There are many misguided hipster-types who find heroin addiction to be tragically romantic.  That's just so much BS - there isn't anything romantic or tragic about Jimmy's problem.  It's just sad.  Nevertheless\, I still hope for his recovery. \
\
People like his playing a lot (though it's just not my thing) and I know that many people worry about him.  I know that you in particular like his playing and I do not want to talk about this in the public forum.  I have no idea what he is doing anymore.  But I'd bet that he's not playing a guitar very much.  \
\
If you have not seen the film\, I will be happy to make you a DVD copy.  I might have some old field recordings or bootlegs of him too if you are interested in such things.\
\
Best Regards\
Scot Wise\
Charlotte NC",23804,"BBCode","2013-11-04 10:55:45"
23805,2182,"Hi Scot\,\
\
Thanks for all that.  I have a soft spot for Jimmy because he was the first new GJ guy I heard.  I honestly didn't even have any idea that really anyone was still playing GJ on a national level until I randomly found his CD in a library 6 years ago.  (still my favorites are Gonzalo and Joscho and I think Nolan now)\
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It is very tragic\, as so many of us are envious of that kind of talent and work so hard to develop it\, but never get there.  It is just like watching something beautiful die.  I didn't know he was that far gone.\
\
Thanks for the reply my friend.\
\
Swingfully\,\
Aaron",23804,"BBCode","2013-11-04 11:18:00"
23806,4202,"Hi Christopher I would like now to get $3200 from the guitar\, means the cost would be for you $3300 including shipping.\
Let me know very fast if you can make it\, this guitar won't last long.\
Tonight or Tomorrow morning ideally. Thank you.",23803,"BBCode","2013-11-04 16:03:35"
23807,4600,"Thanks for the quick answer\, but I have to decline. \
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Cheers.",23803,"BBCode","2013-11-04 23:13:56"
23808,2768,"Sorry for not getting back to yoy. I´m still trying to convince the wife. not easy.\
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thanks\,\
Miguel.",23728,"BBCode","2013-11-05 03:55:11"
23809,4221,"Yes\, understand the problem. \
\"Why do you need another guitar? You can't play them all at once? How many guitars do you need?\"\
\
Yes\, to the last question - How many guitars do you need - I say: One more than I have now!!\
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Good luck. I'll try and delay things with the guy in the UK for as long as possible.\
I consider you as first option Noodelnoot!",23728,"BBCode","2013-11-05 04:24:01"
23810,4202,"no pb best of luck in your research.",23803,"BBCode","2013-11-05 04:32:35"
23811,151,"Hi Aaron\
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Even though my tastes have changed over the years\, I also have a soft spot for Jimmy.  Seeing him play \"Nuits de Saint-Germain\" in the Django Legacy film just knocked me out.  He was just a skinny little kid playing a guitar that was way too big\, already playing things that I instinctively knew I'd never be able to play.  This was in 1992; I also had no idea that people still played this kind of music - until I saw that film.  That was where this all started for me.\
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Jimmy does have a gift similar to Django's I think.  His early playing is pure modern gypsy\, all instinct and flash\, no thinking going on.  And he could play a ballad.  But even if he had not had his problems\, I don't know if he could have ever evolved musically in the way that Django did\, the way Antoine Boyer is developing.  Current gypsy culture denies musicians that kind of growth.  Antoine also has the gift - he can play as instinctively as anyone I ever heard\, but his parents are ensuring that he is educated and protected from the vices and temptations of the music world while he is young and vulnerable to that.  How much better would poor Jimmy's life (and the world at large\, for that matter) have been if he'd had those same advantages\, if he'd been allowed to become an adult?       \
\
Well\, maybe one day Jimmy will find his way out of the darkness.  Let's hope so.\
\
I have a large library of this kind of music.  if you are ever looking for any old recordings or are interested in any obscure musicians don't hesitate to ask for recordings.  I am always happy to share anything I have.\
\
Best\
Scot",23804,"BBCode","2013-11-05 11:58:03"
23812,6,"I just heard from a friend that RF Charles has a lefty Favino for sale that belonged to Patrick Saussois.  I looked on RF Charles website and found the following:  \
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FAVINO JP (1986) Left Selmer model built for Patrick Saussois\, Spruce top\, rosewood back and sides\, 3 part maple neck\, Hard case\, 4.500 €\
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I thought you might want to know about this in case you hadn't heard...\
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AE",23772,"BBCode","2013-11-05 21:30:27"
23813,4629,"Hi Ben\,\
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Kevin here...in Silver Spring\, MD.  My wife and I will be up in Brooklyn this Monday night and wondered if there's any GJ happenings to check out.  Any help/advice would be appreciated.  Hope all is well!\
\
Best\,\
Kevin",23813,"BBCode","2013-11-07 07:54:39"
23814,4629,"Hi Darius\,\
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I play GJ in the DC area and will be up in Brooklyn this coming Monday with my wife....any GJ events/gigs that I can check out? Are you playing on Monday? \
\
Thanks\,\
Kevin",23814,"BBCode","2013-11-07 07:58:36"
23815,2488,"Hello\,\
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I Have a Geronimo Mateos - Grande bouche from 2008. Barely used.\
I can send you photos.\
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Dom",23815,"BBCode","2013-11-07 09:08:39"
23816,3182,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67283#p67283]Subject: Chord substitution questions...[/url]\
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[quote=\"Lango-Django\"]Thanks\, Jim... hey\, we were once talking about Toronto mayor Rob Ford... perhaps you've noticed he's been in the news lately?  :wink: \
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I think your posting probably summarized that old posting I haven't been able to find! but I keep thinking there might've been something else\, too...[/quote]\
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Will\, do you use Microsoft Excel ?  I have an Excel workbook that shows a table of subs for a given tone center.  It's kind of rough\, but I'll send it to you if you have Excel",23816,"BBCode","2013-11-07 11:39:08"
23817,4419,"HI Dom\,\
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actually seeking a petit bouche.\
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thanks\
Jeff",23815,"BBCode","2013-11-07 13:31:49"
23818,1790,"Yes\, I do\, thanks\, JIm\, that sounds great!",23816,"BBCode","2013-11-07 14:26:30"
23819,3182,"ok\, have fun.",23816,"BBCode","2013-11-07 14:29:40"
23820,4396,"I'm really sorry Ben\, but I will not be buying the Di Mauro. Thankyou for holding the guitar for all this time. The reason being that I've found a wonderful Jacques Favino. Thanks---",23495,"BBCode","2013-11-07 16:11:35"
23821,3606,"Hey man\,\
\
you ever get that email I sent in response to this one?  Wasn't sure if it went through or not.  Hope life is good for you man.",23736,"BBCode","2013-11-07 18:29:03"
23822,248,"Kevin\
Not that I know about. Sunday is the bird land gig with Amati\, and all. \
Planning to invade a place; perhaps invino downtown manhattan.\
Apologies.\
If I hear of anything I'll let you know.\
B",23813,"BBCode","2013-11-07 21:17:55"
23823,620,"Congrats on the Favino. What year\, serial number? Where did you find it?",23496,"BBCode","2013-11-08 05:25:30"
23824,2682,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67273#p67273]Subject: FS K&K pure floating bridge pick up (sound file)[/url]\
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[quote=\"Buco\"]$40 shipped[/quote]\
Hi Buco\, Harry Richter from Maine here. I a long time DIJ guy and forum member. If you still have the pickup I'll take it. If you send me your info I can send you a check.  Harry Richter",23824,"BBCode","2013-11-09 06:05:23"
23825,4629,"Thanks Ben\, enjoy Birdland!",23813,"BBCode","2013-11-09 20:02:07"
23826,4285,"Hi\,\
thank's for your message.\
I contact him\, but this favino seem's to have some cracks on the front. \
I will wait for another one.\
Do you have other lefty guitar?\
cheers\,",23772,"BBCode","2013-11-10 07:34:36"
23827,1951,"Hi Harry\,\
I still have it and great if you want it. \
I was thinking to throw it in ebay but decided to lower the price and hopefully someone from around here will pick it up. \
I was at DIJ this year and hope to continue going forward. \
I'm at:\
Davorin Cavar\
426 W Briar PL 4G\
Chicago\, IL 60657\
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Send me your address and I'll drop it off tomorrow. \
Thanks\, \
Buco",23827,"BBCode","2013-11-10 10:39:48"
23828,6,"I'm sorry to hear that the Favino has cracks on top. It would be nice to have guitar formerly owned by Parick Saussois. As I can see from our correspondence\, you appreciate vintage boutique guitars\, I currently do not have anything in that grouping to sell.  I have my Favino\, my Gerome\, an old Shelley Park\, a Latcho Drom nuages\, and the new mini Eimers that are all left-handed. But since I'm not interested in selling the Favino or the Gerome\, I doubt you would be interested in the others. Nonetheless\, I will keep helping you look for a good guitar!",23772,"BBCode","2013-11-10 13:13:03"
23829,2682,"Thanks\, Ill put a check in the mail tomorrow.     Address;  \
 Somerset Violins 10 Railroad Square Waterville Maine 04901",23824,"BBCode","2013-11-10 13:15:05"
23830,1951,"Sounds good Harry\,\
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I'll drop it off tomorrow.\
Hey what's your last name?\
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Buco",23827,"BBCode","2013-11-10 18:56:55"
23831,2682,"Richter it is\, just like the Richter Scale.",23824,"BBCode","2013-11-11 05:17:57"
23832,2911,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67286#p67286]Subject: lefty manouche for sale.its a beauty!![/url]\
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[quote=\"dapperdan7\"]hi there folks. i have a nice dhole long fret gypsy guitar. its lefty\, completely refretted and outside a little ding in the front\,its a PERFECT guitar. manouche has gone out of business and you wont be able to get em anymore. i paid 1800$ but am willing to take a bit less.lets talk. pix on request.\
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thx\
d[/quote]\
Hello\, \
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may I have some pictures of the lefty Manouche please ? Thanks",23832,"BBCode","2013-11-11 07:06:48"
23833,1414,"yes. pix tomorrow morning",23832,"BBCode","2013-11-11 09:19:24"
23834,1951,"Got it\, thanks. \
It's on its way. \
I sent it postal so expect it towards the end of the week\, I'm guessing. \
Thank you\, \
Buco\
PS checked out your website\, violin luthier wow. \
I'm sure I remember the face just can't recall the exact situation when I saw you at DiJ.",23827,"BBCode","2013-11-11 11:09:17"
23835,4285,"I do not ask you for selling ;)\
Just to know what gipsy lefty model is available.\
I personally own a MD50 lefty and my di mauro st louis blues.\
I have in the past\, ALD \, MD100 but sold them.",23772,"BBCode","2013-11-11 12:14:25"
23836,4045,"Hi\,\
 Just seeing if you sold The Stimer amp...It is still listed but I would think so by now !\
thanks\
Steve\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:steve@texasgypsies.com\">steve@texasgypsies.com</a><!-- e -->",23836,"BBCode","2013-11-11 14:08:43"
23837,4,"Hi Steve\,\
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Thanks for you interest but the amp sold two weeks ago.\
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All the best\,\
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Ted",23836,"BBCode","2013-11-11 15:20:18"
23838,1581,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67354#p67354]Subject: Bellingham?[/url]\
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[quote=\"Dlewis\"]Is there anyone in Bellingham\,WA looking to play together? Or nearby?\
Thanks\,\
Dave Lewis[/quote]\
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Hi\, Dave\, \
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I'm in Bellingham and play GJ accordion.  My husband plays violin. What's your instrument and skill level?  Looking for a jam?\
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Lorretta",23838,"BBCode","2013-11-11 16:58:06"
23839,4637,"Not sure if The message I meant to send got sent...I play guitar. I have played for many years and have been messing around with GJ for the past few. Really wanting to jam. \
Dave",23838,"BBCode","2013-11-11 21:40:35"
23840,4050,"Hi\,\
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I tried to get ahold a of this guy about last year this time when he was trying to sell the guitar.  (search lefty Manouche and you should have his add pop up with pics). The guitar has a fair bit of pick damage and I think he came down to $1200; which I thought was quite high for this guitar.  I also felt he was unclear and sporadic at communicating as well.  We don't have much choice as lefties; I ended up putting in a order in with Rodrigo Shopis and waiting.\
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Good luck!\
\
Gene",23840,"BBCode","2013-11-12 06:50:37"
23841,1581,"I did get your message\, Dave.  There isn't much in the way of GJ jamming in B'ham -- at least\, not that I've found over the years -- but my husband and I do play in a group with a couple of other people every Tuesday and we've done some playing out.  \
\
I'd say we're intermediates.  If that's your skill level and you're interested\, let me know and I'll check with the others and see if we can't figure something out.  \
\
Lorretta",23838,"BBCode","2013-11-12 10:24:07"
23842,2301,"Hi Machael\,\
\
Wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I'm wanting to master the rhythm technique sometimes referred to as the \"new school\,\" contemporary French\, or Gonzalo mehtod of rhythm playing. In other words\, the style genrally lacks the gracenote/upstroke on beats 1 and 3 as routine\, mostly mutes the strings on beats 2 and 4\, and favors a feel that is more like a light precussive chop. Videos on Patrus53.com from DIJ with Gonzalo\, Benoit\, and Adrien demonstrate this technique well. And there are other videos that try to demonstrate this. However\, I don't really know if I've really got it down correctly unless I'm playing right with someone who really has it down. I live in St. Louis\, MO\, and there isn't anyone here that I know of that uses this technique. Do you know anyone in Chicago who has matered this technique and might be willing to give me a couple of solid hours to master this style?\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Bob",23842,"BBCode","2013-11-12 10:41:23"
23843,563,"Your man is Adrian Holovaty. He does it perfectly.",23843,"BBCode","2013-11-12 11:50:41"
23844,2301,"Thanks! I'll contact him.",23842,"BBCode","2013-11-12 14:42:29"
23845,620,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67358#p67358]Subject: Peche a la mouche pickup[/url]\
\
[quote=\"ihscout\"]Still for sale!\
New price $185.00 delivered U.S.A. Only!\
Will sell outside of U.S.you must pay shipping![/quote]\
\
Hi - I would be interested if the shipping is not too high. I am in Canada\, postal code B0N 2T0. Could you get a USPS estimate and send it to me?\
\
Thanks\,\
\
Ben Robertson",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 16:00:08"
23846,563,"My pleasure! Good luck! Adrian is a really good guy and a fantastic teacher. If anyone can help you\, he can.",23843,"BBCode","2013-11-12 16:23:16"
23847,4035,"I have been going to the post office to much\
for people that are out of the country and want\
A price quote for shipping!\
I just got a price quote for London\,and it was \
$35.00\,which seemed really high\,canada should\
Be cheaper!\
If you are really interested\,I will sell you the \
pickup for a flat rate of $200.00\
Which will include the cheapest shipping I can\
Find!thats probably going to be usps\,and will\
Probably not have a tracking #\
If your interested\,let me know\,thanks!",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 16:53:52"
23848,620,"Sounds good to me. How would you like to be paid? I can do PayPal.",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:03:14"
23849,4035,"Paypal is great!\
My Paypal is\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jamesfroberg@yahoo.com\">jamesfroberg@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
As soon as I receive the funds\,I will ship it!\
I need all your shipping info\,and they require\
your phone number for international shipments.\
Thanks!",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:15:38"
23850,620,"OK\, James\, I'll get the payment sent right after sending this.\
\
My address is:\
Ben Robertson\
526 Clifton Ave\
PO Box 277\
Windsor NS B0N 2T0\
\
Phone (902) 798-4583\
\
USPS definitely preferred.\
\
Thanks!",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:34:03"
23851,4035,"I took the listing off of eBay!\
Is this a buisness address\,or residential?",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:36:05"
23852,620,"It's residential.",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:37:45"
23853,2301,"Hi Adrian\,\
\
I sent the message below to Michael Bauer. I'm looking for someone who can help me master the \"new school\" style of rhythm. Michael replied\, \"Adrian is a really good guy and a fantastic teacher. If anyone can help you\, he can.\" Please let me know if you are willing to help me out with this. - Bob Bailey\
\
Original message to Michael Bauer:\
\
Wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I'm wanting to master the rhythm technique sometimes referred to as the \"new school\,\" \"contemporary French\,\" or \"Gonzalo method\" of rhythm playing. In other words\, the style generally lacks the grace note/upstroke on beats 1 and 3 as routine\, mostly mutes the strings on beats 2 and 4\, and favors a feel that is more like a light percussive chop. Videos on Patrus53.com from DIJ with Gonzalo\, Benoit\, and Adrien demonstrate this technique well ([url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA3iP1KfZM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA3iP1KfZM[/url]). And there are other videos that try to demonstrate this. However\, I don't know if I've really got it down correctly unless I'm playing right with someone who has it down. When I play\, it just doesn't sound like these guys in the videos. I live in St. Louis\, MO\, and there isn't anyone here that I know of that uses this technique. Since Chicago isn't too terribly far\, do you know anyone in Chicago who has mastered this technique and might be willing to give me a couple of solid hours to master this style?",23853,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:49:05"
23854,426,"Hey Bob\,\
\
Thanks for getting in touch! Sure\, I'd be happy to do some lessons. Can you send me an email at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:adrian@holovaty.com\">adrian@holovaty.com</a><!-- e -->? Email is more convenient for me than private messages on this forum. We'll get something figured out!\
\
Thanks\,\
Adrian",23853,"BBCode","2013-11-12 17:59:49"
23855,4035,"Just received payment\,thank you!\
I will ship it out tomorrow.",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 18:29:16"
23856,620,"Great\, thanks\, I'm looking forward to it.\
\
Paypal called you \"steve.\" What name do you actually go by?",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 18:33:56"
23857,4035,"My name is Steve\,middle name is James!\
I have a separate email account for my Paypal\
Which is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:jamesfroberg@yahoo.com\">jamesfroberg@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
My regular contact email is\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:ihsteve80@yahoo.com\">ihsteve80@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->\
I hope you enjoy the pickup\,I really like mine\,\
sounds great through my compact60!\
I have three\,so I had to get rid of one:-)\
The one you are getting is less then a year old!",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 18:41:40"
23858,620,"OK\, thanks\, Steve. I'm sure I'll enjoy it. I use an Ischell Inside Box for most gigs\, but the Peche might come in handy in some situations. \
\
Check out my band at [url]http://www.swingology.ca[/url]",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-12 19:21:51"
23859,4637,"Hi Lorretta - thanks for the quick replies! Sounds as though it might be a good fit. I would love to join you guys for a jam sometime!\
Dave",23838,"BBCode","2013-11-12 20:51:31"
23860,1581,"Cool!  Why don't you give me/Randy a call sometime?: 360.734.2906.  We'll try to put a jam together. Talked with our guitar player last night and it turns out there might be one or two other people interested too.  \
\
Lorretta",23838,"BBCode","2013-11-13 08:26:27"
23861,1275,"Hi Denis\, this is dean gionis in buffalo NY. \
Can you give me a guitar lesson(s). I have struggled with this style for over 5 years and want to get better.   I am very sloppy\, and don't solo well in major keys.  \
\
Thanks \
Dean\
7169034970\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:Deanoguitar@gmail.com\">Deanoguitar@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.",23861,"BBCode","2013-11-13 08:46:08"
23862,1414,"sorry my friend.still looking for the cord so i can plug in camera to get photos of guitar to you. today later or tomorrow morning.\
\
thx\
dan",23832,"BBCode","2013-11-13 09:03:17"
23863,4285,"Hi\
Thank's for the message. \
cheers\,",23840,"BBCode","2013-11-13 11:39:32"
23864,3,"hi dean\
\
you want a skype lesson ? best to email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:misterdmmc@gmail.com\">misterdmmc@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> to tell me what youi would like me to help you with exactly\, and i'll see what i can do for you!\
\
thanks",23861,"BBCode","2013-11-13 12:06:44"
23865,4035,"I just dropped it off\,\
I had to send it ups\
The tracking # is\
1z2r303f6849050444\
Should be there next week!",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-13 14:57:48"
23866,620,"Oh boy\, UPS is going to cost me a lot more money. They gouge on customs charges.",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-13 15:13:38"
23867,4035,"It is claimed for $185.00\
That was the cheapest way for me to ship it!\
I apologize\,I did not relize they charge you for\
Shipping on top of the regular shipping cost.",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-13 15:26:32"
23868,620,"The post office charges a flat $5 for customs clearance. UPS once hit me for nearly $100 for basically shuffling some paper around.",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-13 15:42:03"
23869,4035,"That sucks!\
I just called ups\,and was able to stop the order\
before it shipped out!\
I will send it via USPS tomorrow!",23845,"BBCode","2013-11-13 15:50:39"
23870,620,"Thank you! I didn't know you'd be able to do that. I would not have been happy when it arrived via UPS. \
\
I don't know how they justify charging what they do for clearance. I've received guitars from Michael Horowitz worth many thousands of dollars\, and Canada Post charges me $5. I still have to pay sales tax of 15%\, but that applies to all carriers.",23870,"BBCode","2013-11-13 16:33:54"
23871,4035,"I am glad I caught them in time!\
I usually never ship ups!\
For some reason they were the cheapest this\
time.\
I am glad I could make it right.\
I ship a lot of stuff in the states\,but not much\
internationally.so this is a good learning experience\
for the future:-)",23870,"BBCode","2013-11-13 17:30:16"
23872,58,"Hi:\
\
I've been considering selling my Shopis Selmer copy; if you have an interest let me know.\
\
Charlie",23872,"BBCode","2013-11-13 20:32:00"
23873,3599,"Dear Ted\,\
\
Sorry if my post on your Dupont thread annoyed you\, it wasn't meant as a criticism of the price of the guitar\, it was just meant as a tongue-in-cheek response to something someone else had said in the course of the thread. I apologise if it came across differently\, that was not my intention but maybe with the benefit of hindsight I shouldn't have posted it.\
\
The guitar looks great and if I had the money I would definitely buy it. Good luck with the sale and I hope you don't regret it. I still regret selling the guitar I used to pay for my wedding - the marriage has been worth it. I just wish I'd realised it was worth 10K when I sold it for £150 ... \
\
best wishes\
\
Stuart\
\
p.s. ignore this if you've received it twice\, I sent it yesterday straight after your post but it's not shown up in my sent messages or outbox so this is a second try",23873,"BBCode","2013-11-14 06:41:04"
23874,4,"Hey Stuart!\
\
No offense at all! You voiced an opinion that I think a lot of people have. \
\
I hope you're well!\
\
Ted",23873,"BBCode","2013-11-14 08:24:31"
23875,4035,"Ok\,it is now being delivered usps\
Tracking #\
CJ223127036US",23870,"BBCode","2013-11-14 14:29:00"
23876,620,"Great\, thanks Steve\, I really appreciate it. Will let you know when it arrives.\
\
Ben",23870,"BBCode","2013-11-14 14:36:24"
23877,3599,"Thanks for asking\, yes I'm pretty well. I've been on a bit of a world tour this year so have taken in Africa\, Canada and Australia since we met in New York back in June and playing with whoever I can find each time. Still haven't got the Aylward I ordered yet ... but people keep telling me I've improved massively and that's really down to playing with people like you and Stephane. I've been jamming quite a bit with Neil Harrison\, he was really thrilled when I told him I'd bumped into you and that you'd asked after him.\
\
Hope married life is going well - it certainly seems to be judging by your fb posts \
\
Stuart",23873,"BBCode","2013-11-14 16:09:02"
23878,4396,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=63716#p63716]Subject: 1991 Maurice Dupont md-50  Brazilian[/url]\
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[quote=\"guitarmike\"]For sale. 3000$.\
Excellent condition\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mstpierre61@hotmail.com\">mstpierre61@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->[/quote]\
is the guitar still for sale?",23545,"BBCode","2013-11-14 19:39:33"
23879,1264,"Hi there\, \
\
Sorry to bug you from the Djangobooks list\, but curious on how you got an oval hole guitar with that scale length. Was this a custom order? How did it sound  compared to other Selmer-type guitars?\
\
Thanks for your help.",23879,"BBCode","2013-11-14 20:15:39"
23880,53,"Garth\,\
\
I don't think there is anything unusual about the scale length for this style guitar.  It is standard Selmer oval hole size.  When I ordered it\, I simply requested a guitar like Stephane Wrembel's.\
\
I would describe the sound as being darker and woodier compared with other Selmer style guitars\, but I have not played many.  Mostly Del Artes\, which in general\, in my opinion\, have a thinner\, more brash\, more pronounced high-end sound.  This guitar is a little deeper\, throatier.\
\
If you're interested in it\, I can make a recording for you.  Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:michael.valentiner@gmail.com\">michael.valentiner@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23879,"BBCode","2013-11-15 02:39:49"
23881,4600,"Howdy. Ok \, I'll buy it!\
 What's the next step? Also\, I don't have anyway to go from XLR to my computer (USB or 1/4\" or 1/8\"). Do you have any adapter cables you could also sell me? \
I look forward to your response\, \
Christopher Rouxel\
713 299 3806\
1424 Missouri St. Houston Texas\, 77006",23881,"BBCode","2013-11-15 10:15:32"
23882,4600,"I guess my question was: do you have a pre-amp for sale as well?",23882,"BBCode","2013-11-15 11:03:08"
23883,1375,"Hi Christopher. I don't have a preamp for sale. I've always just went straight into the xlr input on my AER Alpha Amp. To get into your computer you'll need some kind of USB interface with XLR inputs. There are many to choose from. \
\
If you want to buy DYN-G can you pay me by PayPal and then I'll ship it to you? Do you have a verified PayPal account? \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Jay",23881,"BBCode","2013-11-15 11:09:29"
23884,1375,"Hi again Christopher\, \
My cell is 570-687-6679. You can call or text me too if you have questions or want to discuss payment/shipping. I'm in Northeast Pennsylvania which is where it'll be shipping from. Thanks\, Jay",23882,"BBCode","2013-11-15 11:41:13"
23885,4600,"My account will be verified in 2-3 days.\
I'll let you know.\
Thanks\, \
Chris",23881,"BBCode","2013-11-15 12:43:33"
23886,1375,"Ok\, Chris. Just let me know and we'll go from there. Thanks!  :D \
\
Jay",23881,"BBCode","2013-11-15 13:54:31"
23887,2301,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
I saw your posts about bows in neck when leveling etc\, and you sound like you know a thing or two about GJ guitars. So I'm seeking your advice: I just purchased (with the option of returning) a GJ guitar (2 1/2 years old). There is no truss rod\, and there is a slight concave bow in the neck (placing a ruler  from 1st to 12th fret there is a very slight space above the 6th fret). I have some buzzing on the 3rd and 4th fret of the low E string when strummed medium-hard. Does this sound like a guitar I should return? I like most everything else about the guitar\, but without a truss rod\, is fret buzzing on the strings likely to become a more labor intensive and expensive issue?\
\
Thanks in advance\,\
\
Bob Bailey",23887,"BBCode","2013-11-16 09:52:26"
23888,1375,"Hi Chris. I'm really sorry but someone else contacted me through a local Craigslist ad I made and just paid me right away. I really had to take the first $ I got. These pop up pretty regularly for a decent price\, you'll find one soon I hope. \
\
Best\, \
\
Jay",23881,"BBCode","2013-11-16 15:17:23"
23889,1375,"Hi Chris. I'm really sorry but someone else contacted me through a local Craigslist ad I made and just paid me right away. I really had to take the first $ I got. These pop up pretty regularly for a decent price\, you'll find one soon I hope. \
\
Best\, \
\
Jay",23881,"BBCode","2013-11-16 15:17:27"
23890,2301,"Hey Jon\,\
\
Where do you place your fingers for the F- 6 in this tune?\
\
Bob",23890,"BBCode","2013-11-16 18:15:27"
23891,4392,"I've been playing a jazz chord from Mickey Baker on the 7th fret. Not really GJ voicing\, but I like it. I'm still looking for something better....\
F-6\
E 8 \
B 9               \
G 7              \
D x              \
A 8              \
E x              \
or F-7\
 E 8\
 B 9\
 G 8\
 D x\
 A 8\
 E x\
\
This works with the root on D 5th string:\
E x\
B 6\
G 5\
D 6\
A 5\
E x",23890,"BBCode","2013-11-16 18:42:03"
23892,2301,"I tried some of the others\, but not this one. This one I like. Thanks!\
\
This works with the root on D 5th string:\
E x\
B 6\
G 5\
D 6\
A 5\
E x\
\
I've been trying to develop my rhythm technique to replicate the rhythm style from this CD among others in the \"new school\" style. It's been a challenge.",23890,"BBCode","2013-11-16 20:46:59"
23893,4418,"Contact me using my e-mail adress.\
The guitar is still available.",23545,"BBCode","2013-11-17 15:14:51"
23894,1380,"Jeez\,\
Your question is fine\, but I guess there's a lot more to really answer it well:\
1. How handy are you with tools and do you have what you need to level a neck?\
2. If the answer to #1 is yes and yes or if you just want to learn how to do it\, then  here's some more preliminary ideas.\
\
My main squeeze has no truss rod. I don't really care because I can level and fret it when things get buzzy\, and a truss is only a rough method of correcting the overall straightness or relief in a neck. It does not level the frets\, which is a regular necessity for great action.\
Truss rod or no truss rod necks and frets can move and need TLC every few years or months depending on climate and how exact your personal tolerances are both for frets buzz and playability. \
My hands were really delicate for a decade or two from milking cows! I also was a back yard inventor and wood worker. I've also ruined a couple guitars along the way. \
I can now quickly do all the things necessary to get any guitar really playable. The most common task for me with these guitars is building and amending bridges do to weather\, but I also regularly (twice a year or so) level the frets.\
\
Let me warn you that I'll gladly tell you more than you may want to know\, and that my methods are not standard or widely accepted. Bob Holo and I argued over how much relief is useful in a neck to no agreement. He's a top luthier and I'm mostly just another player\, but after a decade of experimentation and reading\, I have my quick and dirty methods and theories about intonation\, leveling\, bridges\, etc.......\
I wanted to give you the caveats first.\
If you'd like to talk on the phone\, I'd be happy to let you know what I've discovered to work.\
\
I think anyone who plays guitar a lot either needs to be: 1. wealthy (to regularly pay a tech)  2. Cavalier and just not care too much how it plays\, or 3. Handy enough to come to grips with doing neck and bridge set up themselves.\
\
Jeff\
206 842 9487",23894,"BBCode","2013-11-17 22:10:52"
23895,1951,"I got the check today. \
Did you get it?",23827,"BBCode","2013-11-18 15:15:41"
23896,2682,"Hi There. The pickup arrived today also. Haven't tried it yet but it looks good. Thanks\, Harry",23827,"BBCode","2013-11-18 17:01:05"
23897,2301,"Hi Jeff\,\
\
Thanks for your reply. Since I last sent you the PM\, I learned that the neck has two carbon rods for reinforcement. I decided to use a very thin shim at the foot of the bridge on the E\, A\, D side of the bridge\, increasing the action to 3mm on the low E. That seems to have taken care of the buzzing for the most part\, except when I'm strumming really hard. If I shim it more to take out all the buzz\, then the strings lose the feel that I like. Since the buzzing happens only on the low E string from the 3rd to 7th fret (more toward the headstock side of the neck)\, I was wondering if it would be easier to raise the bone nut a tad rather than raising the bridge...I'm pretty clueless.\
\
I'm not a great tool person\, certainly can't afford to ruin any guitar\, and probably lean on the cavalier side of most things. Any thoughts on carbon rod reinforcement vs. adjustable truss rod?\
\
Best regards\,\
\
Bob\
\
P.S. I have a daughter living in Minneapolis\, so on one of my visits with her perhaps we can talk shop sometime.",23894,"BBCode","2013-11-18 17:24:56"
23898,1951,"Excellent!\
It sounds great. I always liked the sound of it. \
Actually just before you contacted me I was thinking about pulling \"for sale\" out and putting it in use again.\
If you haven't already\, check out the thread where I wrote about my way of installing it. I was avoiding putting it under the feet of the bridge\, which I realized resulted in affecting the acoustic sound negatively. So basically I wedged it under the arch of the bridge and another thing I just tried a couple of days before you reached out\, was to use a halved wine bottle cork to press the elements down just behind the bridge. And that worked too\, looks a little goofy but worked perfect.\
There are pictures in the thread\, first I talk about making that custom cable and then further down changing the way of installing the elements:\
[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6419]viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6419[/url]\
\
Cheers",23827,"BBCode","2013-11-18 19:09:46"
23899,1380,"If the low E played open (without fretting) doesn't buzz\, but buzzes when fretted at the 3rd to 7th fret it might indicate that your 8th fret is high and has wiggled out a bit on that side. You may be able to see this.\
If so\, the solution is to put something solid under the neck at the 8th fret and tap the fret back into its slot. Let's hope that's it\, as its an easy fix.\
\
If that's not it\, and I'm still assuming the open E (lowest string) played open doesn't buzz much or at all\, there may be a hump in the neck (the wood itself) below the 8th fret and the adjacent lower frets.\
\
These guitars don't usually have a nut. What appears to be a nut is just a string guide that controls the spacing of the strings at the headstock end of the neck\, just as the slots in the bridge control the spacing on the other end.\
The first fret on these guitars is called the 0 fret and is uncommon but it does what the nut would otherwise do. It holds the string up over the other frets just a bit and can be lowered by filing\, or raised only by using a higher fretwire; a new bigger fret.\
\
If your guitar really does have a real nut holding the strings up at the tuning end of your neck then the nut can be shimmed but that will raise all the strings.  \
It's hard for me to tell with just the info you've given exactly what's causing the buzz. \
\
If the open E plays well\, then it may help to raise the 0 fret or the nut (if that's what you have\, but if your just overcoming a slight hump in the neck\, you'll pay quite a price in the playability in raising the action enough to overcome it. Of course you could shim the bridge even more but lifting the strings on the bridge end of the guitar to overcome a buzz near the other end (3rd\, 4th\,.......fret) is pretty drastic.\
\
If there's plenty of meat left on the frets you may have to do a fret leveling and given what you've told me\, its a job for a guitar tech.\
But if that's the case\, you'll likely need a tech to diagnose it as well.\
\
When I'm busy\, I pay my tech $300 to level and dress the frets. To me its something that is the usual cause of fret buzz in one or two areas of the neck.\
After a fret leveling you should every note will play about the same as far as buzz goes.\
\
I can't see what's going on from a distance. If you get a 18 inch steel straight edge from a office supply store and hold one edge against all the frets at once\, you'll find that you can peices of paper between the frets and the edge of the straight edge to find low frets. If there is \"relief\" your neck you then have to account for the fact that there is a very slight dip at fret 6 and the high spots where the paper will not pass between the edge and the fret is at fret 1 and fret 12. If your neck is dead level then the paper won't pass under any of the frets between 1 and 12 because there in perfect alignment and the straight edge touches them all. By starting with fine paper (for instance the paper strings come wrapped in) and then using 1\, then 2\, then 3\, thicknesses; you can tell how much out of perfect flat alignment each fret is.\
\
You do the above both between the high E and B string and then do it all again holding the edge agains the frets between the Low E and A string and so on.",23894,"BBCode","2013-11-18 21:24:06"
23900,3642,"I couldn't find the pick guard material on ebay.  Could you send me a link if you find it?\
Thanks\,\
Darin",23900,"BBCode","2013-11-18 21:34:31"
23901,3642,"I couldn't find the pick guard material on ebay.  Could you send me a link if you find it?\
Thanks\,\
Darin",23900,"BBCode","2013-11-18 21:35:29"
23902,2301,"Thanks for all this info. I can do this\, no problem. And you're\, correct\, there isn't any buzzing when played on the open string.",23894,"BBCode","2013-11-19 05:41:53"
23903,4260,"Hey there. My address is:\
\
Topher Wells\
136 Park Place\
Santa Cruz\, CA\
95060\
\
I'm ready to send you payment as soon as you get me a shipping estimate. I'd like to pay for tracking and delivery confirmation\, too. \
\
Thanks\,\
Toph",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-19 10:18:44"
23904,4260,"Hey there. My address is:\
\
Topher Wells\
136 Park Place\
Santa Cruz\, CA\
95060\
\
I'm ready to send you payment as soon as you get me a shipping estimate. I'd like to pay for tracking and delivery confirmation\, too. \
\
Thanks\,\
Toph",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-19 10:21:07"
23905,1072,"I'll get an estimate to you later this evening.\
\
Thanks\,",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-19 11:33:54"
23906,1072,"I'll get an estimate to you later this evening.\
\
Thanks\,",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-19 11:36:35"
23907,1581,"Hey\, Dave\, a couple of us might be getting together to jam tonight. Haven't heard back from bass or guitar yet\, but if you're interested\, let me or Randy  know (360.734.2906). We should know by late afternoon if it's happening. \
\
Lorretta",23907,"BBCode","2013-11-19 13:33:26"
23908,2543,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=35322#p35322]Subject: Chords in gypsy jazz[/url]\
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salam\,in post shoma2009 bod\,agar hanoz gypsy jazz kar mikonid shaiad\
khob bashe vase ham fekri  dar tamas bashim.\
my mail : <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:mesoda_private@yahoo.com\">mesoda_private@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",23908,"BBCode","2013-11-19 15:02:38"
23909,1581,"Sorry we missed your call\, Dave.  We were out exercising (we work at home).  Certainly do understand about things being busy around the holidays. Do give us a call or send an e-mail after Thanksgiving or whenever works for you. Christmas is up next and that gets even wilder.  But we try not to go too long without playing so just give us a shout.  \
\
So we don't have to keep going through Djangobooks\, my personal e-mail is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:LPalagi@nas.com\">LPalagi@nas.com</a><!-- e --> and you've got the phone number. \
\
Hope to meet you soon\,\
Lorretta",23909,"BBCode","2013-11-19 16:26:47"
23910,1072,"Shipping should be about $35 and pay pal fees about $7 so estimate of $242.\
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The shipping includes insurance of $300. \
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My paypal is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:btencer@q.com\">btencer@q.com</a><!-- e -->",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-19 17:02:03"
23911,1063,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=66469#p66469]Subject: 1953 Maccaferri G-40 For Sale[/url]\
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[quote=\"Michael Bauer\"]I really hate to do this\, but I am offering up my plastic Mac G-40 for sale. \
Please PM or e-mail me if interested.[/quote]\
\
Hello Michael\,\
I was wondering whether you ever had the chance to sell this guitar?\
I've been entertaining the idea of getting one for a long time\, and every time I see one\, it is always the same dilemma... If you still have it\, I am interested.\
Let me know.\
Cheers\,\
Stephan",23911,"BBCode","2013-11-20 03:00:18"
23912,3542,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67288#p67288]Subject: 1995 Jean-Pierre Favino[/url]\
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[quote=\"TedGottsegen\"]I had the good fortune of playing this guitar and it's AMAZING I'm absolutely floored someone hasn't bought it yet. With the enlarged sound hole t's the perfect mix between a petit and grande bouche guitar. It looks similar to the Mario Roccio retopped Selmers which used to be found in England. A dream guitar if ever there was one: tone\, style\, playability\, excellent bass/mid/treble separation and best of all\, it's in amazing condition.[/quote]\
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Hi Ted\, hope you don't mind this unsolicited message; my name's Martin Brown\, a sometimes poster here from the UK. I was intrigued by your comments about this JP Favino guitar\, partly because your description resonates with what I feel I'm looking for\, and also because\, strangely enough\, my current guitar is one of those very same English re-topped Selmers\, an Eddie Freeman\, rebuilt at least twice\, with a large oval soundhole. It's very cool\, and it's been fun owning it\, but it has it's limitations\, and I'm keen to upgrade.\
Thing is\, I don't strictly speaking play Gypsy Jazz\, by which I mean\, I suppose\, I don't play these guitars to get \"that Django sound\"\, or to learn his technique or whatever\, much as I admire it. My main gig is playing chanson with an excellent French singer\, Lo Broderick\, which involves everything from straight swing to jazz\, tango\, whatever you have to do to cover the orchestral sweep of the original recordings. For my source references I look more to Henri Crolla\, Didi Duprat\, Henri Salvador...\
However I also have started using the Selmer for other stuff; backing fiddle players at dances; accompanying singer-songwriters; Bacharach/bossa type stuff; even fingerstyle folk things. I've started to see these things as the ultimate acoustic guitar. I've sold my archtop\, the Martin lives in it's case.\
So I guess here's the crux of my ramble... in your opinion\, could this guitar be the perfect all-rounder\, will it do quiet as well as loud\, could it respond to fingerstyle at all? I infer from the descriptions the idea of JP continuing to refine the basic Selmer design to it's greatest versatility and sophistication\, as per his father's intention. I like this idea.\
Thank you for your forbearance\, and I hope I haven't taken up too much of your time. Any impressions you can give me which you feel may be helpful would be very gratefully received.\
Many thanks Ted\,\
Regards\, \
Martin Brown.",23912,"BBCode","2013-11-20 09:32:48"
23913,1072,"Hello\, \
\
Did you receive the estimate?  I sent yesterday. \
\
Thanks\, \
\
Bob",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-20 10:34:38"
23914,4,"Hi Martin\,\
\
Nice to hear from you.\
\
This guitar is awesome. I'm a huge fan of JP's modern work and in my opinion they don't get nearly enough respect. I play all different types of pre-war jazz music and use my Favino for everything - New Orleans\, Gypsy Jazz\, Dixieland\, 1920's big band music\, mainstream swing\, bebop (with a Stimer pick-up). \
\
Can it do fingertstyle? Of course! Jacques made a guitar that was for gypsy jazz. There wasn't much room for anything else. JP is the one who really started being progressive. When he builds a guitar\, he asks the player what they want it sound like. Larger bodied (a'la Jacques)\, Selmer sized body\, and in-between. Wood choices\, etc\, everything with him is about sound. He's built his guitars extremely light. They are fantastic instruments! The larger sound hole gives it a really nice mix between a D and oval\, and seeing as you're playing a Roccia guitar\, it would be perfect for you.\
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Good luck and all the best\,\
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Ted",23912,"BBCode","2013-11-20 11:58:29"
23915,563,"Hi Stephan--\
\
I thought you moved across the pond! Are you back in the D.C area? I still have the guitar. I am having a similar dilemma about getting rid of it. It really is a fun guitar\, but I am simply out of room. I try to tell myself that's it's not enough money to worry about\, but space is still an issue. I have 21 guitars and seven amps\, and am trying to cut back a bit. \
\
Selling it to you would make it a bit less painful\, because I know it would be treated with respect. \
\
Let me know what you want to do. \
\
I hope we'll get to meet one day in person. \
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Michael",23911,"BBCode","2013-11-20 16:17:37"
23916,1072,"Did you receive the shipping estimate. I sent yesterday? \
\
Thanks\,",23916,"BBCode","2013-11-20 16:35:36"
23917,3542,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67297#p67297]Subject: 1995 Jean-Pierre Favino[/url]\
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[quote=\"jero\"]I'm lucky enough to own this guitar's sister -- a D-Hole from '96 originally built for Kamlo Barre with the same mahogany back\, sides\, and neck. It's absolutely fantastic.\
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I don't know whether it's the mahogany or just J.P.'s mad skills\, but both these guitars seem to possess a really rich\, almost cello-like midrange\, but with more than enough gypsy bite to cut through a jam. They're also loud as hell\, without being brash.\
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I too have been mystified at why this guitar hasn't sold yet. Perhaps it is rosewood snobbery. But I also get the sense that J.P. sometimes gets forgotten in the recent boom of luthiers.[/quote]\
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Hi Jero\, hope you don't mind me dropping you a line\, I'm a sometimes poster here\, and I'm very intrigued by this guitar. I'm also in the UK\, in London. Was just wondering whereabouts you're based\, as it would be very helpful\, if practical and convenient\, to take a look at your guitar. Even considering buying a guitar sight unseen is absurd really\, but\, well\, anything we can do to illuminate our decisions is worthwhile.\
Many thanks\, \
Martin Brown",23917,"BBCode","2013-11-20 16:46:24"
23918,3542,"[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67297#p67297]Subject: 1995 Jean-Pierre Favino[/url]\
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[quote=\"jero\"]I'm lucky enough to own this guitar's sister -- a D-Hole from '96 originally built for Kamlo Barre with the same mahogany back\, sides\, and neck. It's absolutely fantastic.\
\
I don't know whether it's the mahogany or just J.P.'s mad skills\, but both these guitars seem to possess a really rich\, almost cello-like midrange\, but with more than enough gypsy bite to cut through a jam. They're also loud as hell\, without being brash.\
\
I too have been mystified at why this guitar hasn't sold yet. Perhaps it is rosewood snobbery. But I also get the sense that J.P. sometimes gets forgotten in the recent boom of luthiers.[/quote]\
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Hi Jero\, hope you don't mind me dropping you a line\, I'm a sometimes poster here\, and I'm very intrigued by this guitar. I'm also in the UK\, in London. Was just wondering whereabouts you're based\, as it would be very helpful\, if practical and convenient\, to take a look at your guitar. Even considering buying a guitar sight unseen is absurd really\, but\, well\, anything we can do to illuminate our decisions is worthwhile.\
Many thanks\, \
Martin Brown",23917,"BBCode","2013-11-20 16:54:08"
23919,3542,"Hi Ted! \
Thank you so much for your reply. Very illuminating. Exactly the kind of information and impressions I was hoping for.\
I hear you on the lack of respect for JPs work. There's obviously something of an explosion of luthiers today making these guitars to a very high level\, which is great\, but this guy's a one man dynasty\, and that in itself ought to count for something\, particularly regarding the progressiveness of that tradition.\
I've messaged the guy who said he has a very similar one here in the UK. If it's not too far away I'll try and take a look. Then I might well speak to Michael!\
Thanks again! \
Martin",23912,"BBCode","2013-11-20 17:35:55"
23920,154,"Hi Martin\,\
\
Thanks for your message! Unfortunately\, I'm no longer living in the UK -- I moved to Chicago for work two years ago and haven't yet updated my forum status (I read more than I post).\
\
I completely understand your misgivings about buying a guitar unseen. I bought my Favino back in 2004 (I think) from a friend\, and auditioned it for many hours before I committed. I have\, however\, played a number of recent (ie. post 1990) Favinos\, and they have been universally excellent. However\, his guitars are very unique and don't have the traditional Selmer sound.\
\
Let me know if I can help in any way.\
\
Very best\,\
Joseph",23917,"BBCode","2013-11-20 18:05:29"
23921,1063,"Hey Michael\,\
\
Thanks for your answer to my message.\
Yes I did indeed move across the pond! I am in Cardiff\, Wales in the UK. I am currently in process of putting together a new GJ band here\, but as you know beginnings are always slow.\
I totally understand your feeling about letting some instruments go. I remember about 10 years ago when I decided to make a lot of room to get myself a beautiful black Shelley Park... \
Oddly enough\, as of right now I actually do not own any vintage guitar: I have one of Craig's Cedar-top Castelluccia and a vintage'd Favino by AJL.\
\
If you are still interested to selling the G40\, I might be your man.\
I would just like to know the usual: overall condition\, tuners\, bridge\, tailpiece\, action and of course if it's a guitar you actually can play!\
I've seen this guitar at all kinds of prices\, my I ask what is yours?\
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Cheers my friend\,\
Stephan\
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We can communicate over email if it's easier for you:\
<!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:joligadjo@yahoo.com\">joligadjo@yahoo.com</a><!-- e -->",23911,"BBCode","2013-11-21 00:45:18"
23922,2095,"Hi Michael!\
\
I bought myself a new Jean Barault guitar from Jean and I've been playing it now and noticing some interesting features about it and I would like to ask you if you have noticed anything similar with your Barault guitars. My guitar doesn't have the usual resonance between G and G# (something around 100Hz). This guitar is tuned to low E string. The body is not as deep as I have usually seen. Can you confirm this that it is usual for Barault guitars? I know that you have now one Jean Barault guitar in your shop. Thanks!\
\
Unfortunately I have to send this guitar back to France because it has a fault in the neck. The trussrod cracked a little wood close to the zero fret.\
\
Best\,\
Tomi Kettunen",21744,"BBCode","2013-11-21 00:56:38"
23923,3542,"Hi Joseph\,\
\
Thanks for getting back to me. Chicago eh? Well that's not going to work! I was hoping maybe Essex or something!\
\
I appreciate your comments about recent Favinos. I messaged Ted Gottsegen and he said much the same. I'm not really looking for a strictly Selmer/Django/Gypsy Jazz sound. I'm after something very versatile\, that'll handle soft as well as loud\, that can even take fingerstyle\, but is still unmistakably a French Jazz guitar. I don't really play Gypsy Jazz as such\, I back a French singer in a chanson band\, so I need that sound\, but over a quite wide range of approaches.\
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One further question I would like to ask if I may\, how would you describe the neck profiles of these guitars which you've played? That's usually a big factor for me. Have they been similar?\
\
Thanks again\,\
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Martin",23917,"BBCode","2013-11-21 02:38:46"
23924,2768,"HI again\, sorry for being so episodic...\
I´ve been pondering your guitar and my money and i came the conclusion that i´ll only be able to buy it in the beginning of next year (January) - all things considered. If you haven´t sold it by now\, i can make a deposit of up to 200 eur to show my good intentions\, but if you can´t wait that i long i completely understand.\
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let me know and\, once more\, sorry for the indecision time.\
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all teh best\,\
Miguel.",23728,"BBCode","2013-11-21 02:39:53"
23925,4221,"Hi Miguel\, relax. January is fine. Like I said - I prefer to sell to an enthusiastic player than a collector so January suits me fine. 200 euros will keep it yours no problem. I spoke about a final price 2100 euros and I will go 50/50 on the postage charges with you. Is that ok?\
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I have a PayPal account so if you want to transfer the deposit that would be great.\
\
Yours\
Shaun",23728,"BBCode","2013-11-21 04:28:58"
23926,2768,"sounds ok to me. please send me your paypal details and i´ll sort it out tonight.\
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best\,\
Miguel.",23728,"BBCode","2013-11-21 04:42:48"
23927,4221,"Hi Miguel. I haven't received money before via PayPal so still working out how that works. It says I can request payment by e-mail. Can you e-mail me direct on:  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:shaun.northrop@bovil.nl\">shaun.northrop@bovil.nl</a><!-- e -->\
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Then I can pass it on to PayPal who (I think) will mail you with a payment request.\
\
Here's hoping\
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shaun",23728,"BBCode","2013-11-21 06:06:41"
23928,1072,"Hey\,\
\
I've decide to keep the Gitane. I took to a luthier school and they said it just needs some fret leveling. \
\
Thanks\,\
Bob",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-21 07:15:19"
23929,9,"Hi Tommi\,\
\
The Barault I have here now has a body depth of 95.25mm and resonates around the pitch A.\
\
I think I did have one guitar from Jean once with a somewhat thinner body depth. Maybe what you have now is similar.\
\
Thanks!\
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Michael",21744,"BBCode","2013-11-21 09:22:11"
23930,4260,"Okay\, no problem. It would have been a great deal for me then if I'd jumped on it in time\, then\, lol. I actually just picked up a D-500 from craigslist yesterday that just has some asthetic issues for $250. I was planning on buying yours as well and just selling whichever one I didn't like as much. But in any case\, I've got a gitane now so I'm a happy camper. Thanks for your time\,\
Toph",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-21 10:05:06"
23931,4260,"Hey John\,\
I just picked up a Gitane D-500 yesterday and it plays great! It even has dot markers on the 3rd 5th 7th 9th and 12th frets so theres no translation issues there. I guess its a new feature\, I don't know. I've been super busy with school and work so I haven't widened my repertoire much since we last jammed but I have been practicing the stuff I already know. How bout you? Have you been making any progress? Hopefully that guy in San Jose gets a date together for a cafe jam\, that should be fun.",23931,"BBCode","2013-11-21 10:14:55"
23932,4392,"Toph\,\
Congrats on your D-500. Did you buy the one from the guy in Greenbrea? I thought about trying to buy that one so I could refinish the top and try to eliminate the overtones common on Gitanes. BTW\, Musician's Friend.com has decent prices on Galli Strings with free shipping\, no minimum\, right now. I use the 10s but you might try the 11s as your guitar should be very nice for rhythm play. I prefer the silk & steels. They also have a nice case for $79. I have a pkg. of 3 large rounded Dunlop Primetone 3.0 MM picks I would like to sell if you need picks (6.99\, my cost). I'm buying a Wegen next week at Gryphon Strings in Palo Alto.\
I haven't jammed since I went to Santa Rosa a few months ago. There is just too much to learn\, and too little time to practice. I haven't even been interested in jamming till I heard you got a new guitar. I'm close to a break through on when to use arpeggios on what chords. Tim Robinson's arp exercises have the arp names instead of the chords\, and if you compare them to the song charts\, you see which arps work over which chords. (You probably already know this). I'm halfway decent with scales\, but still have a bunch to learn about modes and arpeggios. Now I have to start learning intros and outros and build my song list. I did buy Robin Nolan's Gig Book\, which makes things pretty easy. I think I sent you a song from that book\, possibly Coquette. His approach makes it pretty simple.\
Anyway\, give me a call if you have any time to play and hour or so this weekend. Sat. would have to be early afternoon and pretty much anytime Sunday. I don't know if Cabrillo is open\, but that would work nicely if possible.\
John\
535-9112",23931,"BBCode","2013-11-21 10:49:02"
23933,1072,"Thanks\,\
\
Enjoy the D-500. I've found that a new bridge on a Gitane can make all the difference in the sound. Michael Collins will make a rosewood bridge to your specs or there are Duponts and Dell Arte on Djangobooks site as well. \
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I had the Collins bridge on another Gitane and it was very good.\
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Bob",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-21 13:05:53"
23934,4260,"Is it the material used in the bridge that makes the difference\, or the shape? Rosewood is the ideal material\, correct?",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-21 13:20:40"
23935,4260,"Oh\, I just realized you did say rosewood. So are the gitane bridges not made of rosewood?",23935,"BBCode","2013-11-21 13:22:05"
23936,9,"Hey Wim\,\
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Would you be interested in moderating an Australian Gypsy jazz forum? There's quite a few members from your part of the world and I think a lot others would be interested in the scene there. Let me know!\
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Michael",23936,"BBCode","2013-11-21 13:27:55"
23937,2095,"Hi Michael\,\
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That's interesting. He seems to have quite a lot of variance then. This guitar has variable body depth with 88mm close to the neck and 99mm in the opposite end of the body. \
\
Best\,\
Tomi\
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[quote=\"Michael Horowitz\"]Hi Tommi\,\
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The Barault I have here now has a body depth of 95.25mm and resonates around the pitch A.\
\
I think I did have one guitar from Jean once with a somewhat thinner body depth. Maybe what you have now is similar.\
\
Thanks!\
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Michael[/quote]",21744,"BBCode","2013-11-21 13:50:04"
23938,2494,"Hi Michael\, \
\
Hmm\, what are the requirements and responsibilities?  Honestly\, I am probably not the best guy for the job\, having moved to Paris in June and planning on living in UK somewhere for the next year or two\, I'm increasingly falling out of the Australian scene.  \
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Wim",23936,"BBCode","2013-11-21 14:30:45"
23939,9,"Oh\, I hadn't realized you left for the long term. Nevertheless\, if you're up for it let me know. All you'd have to do is facilitate discussion on the subject of the scene down under. Or maybe even better\, you could provide field reports from Europe! I only ask as you're already quite active on the forum\, which I appreciate\, and I think you'd do well with your own area. Similar to Archtop Eddy's.\
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Just a thought\, If you're not interested that's perfectly fine.\
\
Michael",23936,"BBCode","2013-11-21 15:35:51"
23940,1072,"I'm not an expert but I think it is the way the bridge is carved underneath the strings creating a cavity under the bridge. Rosewood or ebony are used. The rosewood from michael collins seemed to improve the tone and the overall liveliness of the Gitane I had previously. I sold the guitar to a season player that had much more expensive Guyps Jazz guitars but really like the tone of mine.",23903,"BBCode","2013-11-21 18:31:59"
23941,563,"Sent you an e-mail. Let me know if you don't get it.\
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Michael",23911,"BBCode","2013-11-21 19:41:38"
23942,4396,"Is the amp still for sale? I'd like to buy it\, can I make you an offer?",23942,"BBCode","2013-11-22 18:12:32"
23943,4632,"Is this still available?  I'll take it if it is. \
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67419#p67419]Subject: Denis Chang 5 DVD set Jazz Manouche $100.00[/url]\
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[quote=\"pickitjohn\"]Time to move some stuff along.\
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$100.00 plus S & H I think $5.80 here in the states\
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Have to check on shipping out of country\
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Denis Chang 5 DVD set Jazz Manouche: \
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Technique & Improvisation 4 Volume Set and \
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The Art of Accompaniment\
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pick on\
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pickitjohn[/quote]",23943,"BBCode","2013-11-22 18:56:02"
23944,4193,"yes\, they are still available.\
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my contact info is\
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John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
512-294-6350\
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where are you living",23943,"BBCode","2013-11-22 19:05:09"
23945,4632,"I'm in Columbus\, Ohio.  \
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What payment method do you prefer?",23943,"BBCode","2013-11-22 19:22:14"
23946,4193,"rather than keep going back and forth thru djangobooks.\
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my email is <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->\
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If you have paypal we could do that\, I'm not sure what their fees are.\
\
Just seed me a check for $105.80 to\
John Krause\
609 Driftwood Pl\
Corpus Christi TX 78411\
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I'll put them in the mail tomorrow. guess I'm just a trusting human being from the do unto others school I've never had a problem with djangobooks\
\
please give me a call first\
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512-294-6350\
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thanks\
pickitjohn",23943,"BBCode","2013-11-22 19:43:06"
23947,1737,"Hey\, I do still have it.  Go ahead and make me an offer\, though I'm in no hurry to sell it.  \
\
Cheers\
\
Ian",23942,"BBCode","2013-11-22 20:09:04"
23948,2494,"Hey Michael\, well thanks for thinking of me\, but the timing is just not good for it - ask me again in 2 years?  :)   Cheers",23936,"BBCode","2013-11-23 09:02:00"
23949,9,"no problem\, have a great in Europe! Perhaps I will see you in Samois next year.\
\
regards\,\
\
'm",23936,"BBCode","2013-11-23 09:11:11"
23950,4193,"are you still interested?\
I ask you to call because I'm planing to visit my daughter & her Family for the holiday and wanted to get this taken care of if possible ASAP.\
\
let me know please\
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thanks John",23943,"BBCode","2013-11-23 11:39:27"
23951,4632,"Yes\, I'm still interested.  I replied last night to your regular email\, and didn't hear back from you.  \
\
Is your paypal registered to  <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:pickitjohn@hotmail.com\">pickitjohn@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->?  I can just send $110 to your paypal account if that's cool.",23943,"BBCode","2013-11-23 16:21:15"
23952,620,"Hey Steve\,\
\
The Peche arrived a couple of days ago. I just got around to checking it out yesterday\, all in perfect working order.\
\
When I went to pick it up\, the nice Canada Post lady handed it to me and wished me a good day. No charge! Sometime they don't bother to charge anything on lower cost items\, although I was surprised at this one - it should have been around $35-40 with the normal 15% taxes added in. UPS might have hit me for up to $100 total. Thanks for retrieving it\, and thanks for a great deal on an awesome pickup.\
\
Regards\,\
\
Ben",23870,"BBCode","2013-11-24 05:43:34"
23953,4396,"1500$? Could you send me more pictures? Email me at <!-- e --><a href=\"mailto:andrewmullane007@gmail.com\">andrewmullane007@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->",23942,"BBCode","2013-11-24 20:40:00"
23954,4396,"Is the pickup sold or still on hold?",23954,"BBCode","2013-11-24 23:32:06"
23955,4676,"Hi\, there can someone tell me if this is the real deal\, an uncle of mine got it in 1947 when the quartet played the Kuhrhuis in Scheveningen\, Holland\
it is in a book I inherited from my father with autographs from a lot of famous guitar players and an autograph of Chet Baker two days before he died.\
thank John",23955,"BBCode","2013-11-25 02:30:04"
23956,4,"Sold",23954,"BBCode","2013-11-25 07:03:07"
23957,4035,"Glad your happy with it.\
Yes\,that was a good deal for that pickup!\
I use mine all the time\,it sounds great through\
my compact 60\,I am surprised more people don't\
use these pickups!",23870,"BBCode","2013-11-25 13:53:27"
23958,4392,"Marc\,\
As I work Monday and Thursday evenings\, I haven't been able to attend one of your gigs. Please let me know if you are playing a local gig on evenings other than M\, Th & Fr\, so I may be able to come hear you guys and say hi. Especially if you guys break out the gypsy guitars....\
John",23958,"BBCode","2013-11-30 12:34:46"
23959,155,"We have a Wednesday gig in January at the Crows Nest. January 22 to be exact. Sets start at 7:30. Put it on your calendar and come up to the bandstand and introduce yourself.\
\
Cheers\,\
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Marc",23958,"BBCode","2013-11-30 15:37:13"
23960,3569,"Hi Tim\, \
\
I have one\, brand new....let me know if you still are looking.\
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Cheers\,\
KJ\
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[url=http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=67320#p67320]Subject: WTB: Cigano Guitar[/url]\
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[quote=\"TimW\"]Hello\,\
I will be backpacking in Asia for 6 months and have finally decided to suck it up and carry a full size GJ guitar with me. I am looking for an inexpensive Cigano \"student\" guitar. Cosmetics are not an issue as long as it is structurally sound. Please let me know if you have one that are would be willing to part with. I have a Paris Swing 42 (D Hole) with a nice Guardian Case that I am ready to part with if you want to trade up. \
If you don't have one but have seen one for sale recently please let me know where.\
\
Thanks![/quote]",23960,"BBCode","2013-12-03 19:21:07"
23961,3798,"Hi KJ\,\
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Thanks for your email\, I am still looking. Caravan guitars has them for $328 with shipping but I am saving all my pennies for this trip so I am hoping to find a used one and save some money. What would you be willing to part with yours for?\
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Best\,\
Tim",23960,"BBCode","2013-12-03 21:46:52"
23962,4050,"Jason\,\
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I've seen in a couple videos you are playing a Mando shaped like a small Archtop.  What can you tell me about it?\
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Thanks\,\
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Gene",23962,"BBCode","2013-12-06 15:39:46"