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Topic: Clinesmith mp3 - Coconut Grove |
Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 23 Jun 2009 10:23 pm |
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I promised to do a quick recording of my Clinesmith, so I rounded up the boys (me, myself and I) and recorded a version of Coconut Grove to show off the tone of this fabulous guitar. I played the Clinesmith straight through a Fender Princeton Reverb and mic'd the amp with an SM57, so that may have colored the tone in some way. In fact, all of the instruments were recorded with the SM57, including the American Tourister drums. I sweetened the whole thing with a little reverb.
There are a few weird glitches that I'm not sure how they occurred, but I probably taxed my system by leaving a few other programs open.
Anyway, I hope this gives a good idea of what it sounds like today, under these circumstances. Thanks for listening
Coconut Grove
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Lynn Oliver
From:
Redmond, Washington USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Jun 2009 10:26 pm
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| Nice! |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 12:50 am
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Mike, that guitar has one beautiful tone especially in your talented hands. Awesome!  |
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Gerald Ross
From:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 7:01 am
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| Fabulous tone & great touch on the steel, Mike. Really cool! |
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 7:18 am
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| Great playing Mike. |
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Todd Weger
From:
Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 7:19 am Great playing
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Fabulous!
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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Jon Nygren
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 7:52 am
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I like that rendition! The tone ain't bad either.  |
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Richard Terry
From:
Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 8:49 am
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Maestro Neer
You, yourself and you and the Clinesmith brightened my day. I'm probably lost in the ozone but that sound connected me instantly with the 50s when I was a teenager playing the steel. Of course my playing didn't sound like that, but the pros did. Man that is fine. And you sounded like you, yourself and you and the Clinesmith were all having a great time. Thanks
Richard
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 8:56 am
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Mike,....I remember one of the first times that you played with The Monnlighters at The Living Room.....
You have really made (and making) your musical journey amazing..... |
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 9:10 am
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Thanks for sharing Mike. I thought it was very well done.
You have a great sounding guitar there in your Clinesmith and it looks beautifully made too from past pictures you sent us.  |
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Steve Cunningham
From:
Atlanta, GA
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Steve Waltz
From:
USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 9:23 am
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Mike,
Did you record anything with your D-8 Clinesmith. It would be interesting to hear differences, if any. How do they compare to you?
Steve |
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Rick Collins
From:
Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 9:46 am
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That hit me over the head like a falling coconut Mike,___ great.
You might even re-title it COCONUT GROOVE. |
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Joseph De Feo
From:
Narberth, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 12:23 pm
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Thanks Mike. Very smooth tones! Ya had me floaten',
laying back in the chair, kick-off the flip-flops, and dig my toes in the sand... |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 3:34 pm
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Thanks, everyone. I really did enjoy recording this last night. I've got a Kay upright bass, a Dunn guitar and a suitcase and a pair of brushes. I was going to fine the band for lagging on the beat in one section, but then I realized it was all my fault.
Gerald, I'll start a band with you, but only if I can play suitcase drums.
Steve W, I didn't record the D-8 because I didn't have any recording software or an interface. I think the sound was very similar, though.
Steve C--it's C6/A7, which is pretty new to me, but becoming a favorite.
When I listen back to this, it's funny because I've never played the tune, but I've heard a hundred versions of it. Mine has bits of all of them--from Buddy Charleton to Jimmy Day to Jerry Byrd to Garland Nash (who has such a fun version on youtube) and then some.
Anyway, this guitar is really a joy to play.
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Mark Bracewell
From:
Willow Glen, California
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 4:02 pm
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I really enjoyed it too. The suitcase sounds sweet, what year is it?  |
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 6:30 pm
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Great job,
Made my day with them nice tones and excellent playing.
Thanks for posting that !
Todd |
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James Williamson
From:
California & Hawaii
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 10:33 pm Thanks Mike
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Thanks for the posting Mike....you're the man and that's the guitar...nice drums too.
james |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Kurt Kikendall
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2009 2:18 am
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WOW. Beautiful. Don't know if hearing stuff like that is motivating or depressing  |
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Eric Dunst
From:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2009 9:49 am
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| Sounds just great Mike. Are you bringing it with you to Barbes tonight ? |
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Jerry Gleason
From:
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2009 10:02 am
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| That's really nice, Mike. I love your accompaniment, too. Nice relaxed feel. Key of E? I have a version in C on my website, but after hearing your version, I may have to revisit that. I still have yet to get into C6/A7, but I'll have to spend some time with that, too. |
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Tim Whitlock
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2009 6:54 am
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| The Clinesmith sounds fine, Mike, and is clearly beautifully crafted. Honestly though, your touch and tone always shines through no matter which guitar you're playing. Great stuff! (Nice band, too!) |
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