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First audio with the new CGP

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Sep 27, 2008 6:02 p.m. Richard Hudson:

OK. Up front, I'll say that I cheated a little bit here. I used the original sound tracks from my "Thinkin' Of Chet" album and plugged in the lead guitar using the CGP. The guitar is in the mono mode. I haven't figured out how to record stereo yet; that is with both splits of the stereo guitar on separate channels. But when I do, I'll put something else up. That is the sound I can't wait to play with.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little rehash of "Tall Cotton." Man, I love this guitar.

Oh, and by the way; as Bo Diddley would say, "Toin it up." Rattle the winders. It sounds so cool when Dennis starts stomping on that B3 about half way through.

Thanks,

Richard

Tall Cotton with CGP
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Sep 27, 2008 6:06 p.m. TAG4:

Very nice Richard. C-o-o-o-l tone!

TAG4
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Sep 27, 2008 6:21 p.m. Timthom62:

Very cool, Richard. Thanks for sharing that with us.
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Sep 27, 2008 6:26 p.m. gretschbo:

I would sell my daughter to the huns to be able to be near that great! Thanks so much - Just terrific-
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Sep 27, 2008 7:08 p.m. wenzel:

Richard, the playing was superb as usual!!! Congrats on the new guitar. My somewhat keen ear was telling me that some of the treble notes were fretting out or that the relief in the neck and the setup needs attention though. I could hear the trebles not ringing out as clearly as they normally do on your recordings or Chet's. Just a friendly observation and if I'm way out of line, please disregard my comment.

Keep doing what you do and I hope to someday be half as good as you!

Sincerely,

Chris
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Sep 27, 2008 7:27 p.m. bwallace1:

ok, now you've gone and done it. you are now at a level of guitar playing that most of us plain ol' git pickers only dream about. dream caus'in, we ain't ever gonna git thar. that sounded very nice, indeed. just think how it'll sound when you figure out the stereo hook-up. was that the same lead track from before, or did you use your new guitar to play it ? good job.brent
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Sep 27, 2008 8:12 p.m. Bear:

I just chopped all of my guitars into kindling wood since they must have all been defective or they would have sounded like that. Wait, it's my fingers you say? Honey, go get the chainsaw for me would ya?

Fabulous Richard, I wish I were only 1/4th as talented and proficient as you are and the new CGP sounds exceptional. BRAVO!!!!
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Sep 27, 2008 8:15 p.m. Richard Hudson:

Brent, I used the new guitar on the lead part. Just did that this afternoon. Chris, I understand what you are saying. I have noticed a little unevenness in the volume of the strings. We'll get it evened out though. I am using the EXL110W's straight out of the package. I may even try a little heavier string; but I like the 110's. The playing action of the guitar is just great. A little lower than I am accustomed; and that may account for some of the downside on the treble notes also. That has always been one of the main reasons I have always played with a higher action - for the clear ringing tone.

Thanks for listening. Sorry about rehashing an old song that you have heard before; but I'll get something new up when I can.

Richard
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Sep 27, 2008 8:36 p.m. wenzel:

Richard, I don't think ANYONE here is complaining! Keep rehashing 'em!
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Sep 27, 2008 9:00 p.m. farmerbrown:

You ARE in tall cotton now Richard! Congrats on a beautiful guitar, just hope to be able to finger pick to a much better degree before I leave this earth, keep them coming, I could listen to you all day!
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Sep 27, 2008 9:51 p.m. bwallace1:

Richard Hudson said: "I used the new guitar on the lead part"

I like those pick ups on there. they've got a little bit of a "bite". and it's very evident in that lead part. that's a good thing.brent
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Sep 27, 2008 10:32 p.m. Richard Hudson:

The Butts style pickups do seem to have a little more crispness to them. My first day with the guitar. It will get better.
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Sep 28, 2008 6:24 a.m. Bernw:

Richard - did I love that? Oh yes I did! What playing!

I have today decided to turn my attention away from playing guitar to try to learn to master the Tuba instead...
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Sep 28, 2008 7:23 a.m. dmanlow:

Superb! Thanks for sharing.
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Sep 28, 2008 8:09 a.m. Jukka:

Sounds great and the playing feels so easy :) It is a beautiful guitar. I am anxious to hear more of your playing.
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Sep 28, 2008 11:42 a.m. seadevil:

I'd love to hear this but it won't finish loading. I've tried many times. I'm running the latest Firefox on a fully updated Mac OS (both updated within the last 24 hours). It just sits there, 95% or more of the way there, transferring data. Any ideas?

Never mind. I visited the FAQ section of the acidplanet page. Evidently only the latest Windows MediaPlayer works there.
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Sep 28, 2008 12:05 p.m. Tsar Nicholas :

Sounds great, Richard!
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Sep 28, 2008 2:06 p.m. JC:

Brilliant pickin' Richard!

Now that's why you deserve a CGP
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Sep 28, 2008 4:11 p.m. Gigatron:

Wow! That was fantastic!!
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Sep 29, 2008 7:22 p.m. Ric12string:

Sounds so good, Richard. Keep posting more of your tunes.
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Sep 30, 2008 11:24 a.m. F107plus5:

Yup; that's exactly why you deserve a CGP....and I don't.

....shucks; maybe the guitar was re-designed/issued, Supreme Chet Fan; with you in mind!
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Oct 2, 2008 4:21 p.m. senojnad:

Richard -- Absolutely wonderful playing by you, and the tone of your CGP is fabulous!! A guitar at this level is rightly made for a player like you. It sounds so much like the tones and picking on "Finger Style Guitar" (and others) that it's a little scary .....

Congrats, again, on your CGP and your mastery of it.
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Oct 2, 2008 5:19 p.m. XRAYCAT:

niiiiice

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