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jdwinger
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Let the adventure begin
Hello,
I recently acquired railboard #6393 from a very nice person with some health problems that prevented this style of playing (the problems were mentioned in the FS announcement, so I feel OK mentioning that far)
years ago I was a classic guitarist (my skills on that are completely atrophied) -- but that particular approach to that instrument I think has some resonance : pushing more toward counterpoint , etc -a polyphonic instead of a homophonic approach and such
My own family health issues have recently reminded me to seek the experiential (and serendipitously, a railboard became available).
As far as goals, frankly, I don't really care (which is freeing) - I'm more interested in the exploration, the process, the experience ; to see what the stick can bring to me and what I can bring to the stick. Going at this with a little less internal judgement this time around.
In some way, the railboard is an interesting place to start - new approach, the new material and construction methods that depart from traditional lutherie - it is in keeping with my own situation regarding playing music.
I have the instrument for a few days, but have not "noodled" too much because I would like to approach it mindfully and the environment will be a bit chaotic for a few more days
but I digress
I am excited to begin...wherever this may lead
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:42 am |
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greg
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Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:07 pm Posts: 7088 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Re: Let the adventure begin
welcome!
_________________ Happy tapping, greg Schedule an online Stick lesson
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:44 am |
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Alain
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Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:02 am Posts: 2586 Location: Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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Re: Let the adventure begin
Welcome to this forum...the best place to get all the information you need to know about your new instrument.
_________________ Grand Stick, Wenge, 12 strings, MR, SN 6667 http://soundcloud.com/Kataway http://www.youtube.com/user/Shawinijazz https://alainauclair.bandcamp.com/
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:51 am |
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Luc
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Joined: Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:59 am Posts: 2593 Location: Maine
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Re: Let the adventure begin
Welcome aboard, JD. Have fun, and don't be afraid to ask. (But also be sure to look up topics on this forum. There are a lot of questions that get repeated over time; many of them have already been asked more than once. )
_________________ Luc Bergeron #R6453 Railboard http://www.LucBergeronMusic.com http://www.facebook.com/LucBergeronMusic
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:24 am |
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jdwinger
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Re: Let the adventure begin
..."and don't be afraid to ask. (But also be sure to look up topics on this forum."
OK, I'll start off in the right manner
Q : how long do you cook a 14 lb turkey?
(too literal??)
but all seriousness aside, thanks for the welcoming messages
when I have spoken with stickists, they have been very open kind peopl
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:49 am |
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Gusset
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Joined: Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:38 pm Posts: 819 Location: SW Washington (state)
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Re: Let the adventure begin
Welcome!
In which city/state/country do you live?
_________________ Victor Bruhn SW Washington state Bamboo Grand #7363 MR ACTV2, Tarara Grand #5677 MR PASV4 Tap In Time Podcast: tapintime.podbean.com/
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:18 am |
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jdwinger
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Re: Let the adventure begin
ah, I should fill out my profile a bit more
I'm in Seattle, WA USA
scuba diving instructor by day
married to a hobby drummer (the downside of 10 strings...like all drummers, she cannot stop hitting the skins while I tune)
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:33 am |
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Gusset
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Joined: Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:38 pm Posts: 819 Location: SW Washington (state)
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Re: Let the adventure begin
Another Seattle Stickist, eh? Nice!
(I'm ~3 hours south, near Vancouver.)
_________________ Victor Bruhn SW Washington state Bamboo Grand #7363 MR ACTV2, Tarara Grand #5677 MR PASV4 Tap In Time Podcast: tapintime.podbean.com/
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:07 pm |
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Robstafarian
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2012 12:55 pm Posts: 2486 Location: Virginia, USA
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Re: Let the adventure begin
Welcome! I hope to be in your position in about six months.
Last edited by Robstafarian on Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:33 pm |
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Alain
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Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:02 am Posts: 2586 Location: Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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Re: Let the adventure begin
jdwinger wrote: ..."and don't be afraid to ask. (But also be sure to look up topics on this forum."
OK, I'll start off in the right manner
Q : how long do you cook a 14 lb turkey?
With a flamethrower?....pffff....lol...welcome again on the forum...
_________________ Grand Stick, Wenge, 12 strings, MR, SN 6667 http://soundcloud.com/Kataway http://www.youtube.com/user/Shawinijazz https://alainauclair.bandcamp.com/
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Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:52 pm |
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