| Subject: | Re: [RESOGUIT-L] Ordering A Custom Dream Reso | | Date: | Thursday, March 29, 2007 09:48:14 (+0900) | | From: | Hugh Ashton <resonator @.......com>
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| In reply to: | Message 6449 (written by Hugh Ashton) |
On 29/03/2007 8:57, "Hugh Ashton" <resonator@j-views.com> wrote:
> On 28/03/2007 12:02, "Eugene" <U14@clcc.org> wrote:
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>> Figure out what sound you want first. Find some examples of similar
>> instruments preferably in-hand instruments, but recordings are a good
>> alternative. The in-hand instrument is the best bet because it has the sound
>> that you want when you play it. Sometimes part of the sound/tone we are
>> looking for is rooted in the playing technique and not merely the instrument.
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> On this subject, can anyone who has played both describe the differences in
> sound between the Wechter/Scheerhorns and the Gold Tone/Beards? I don't have
> the chance to see or play these in stores here in Japan. Both (on paper)
> seem to be excellent value for money, and well-made instruments. Of course
> my playing style will not be the same as anyone else's, but if two or three
> people say (for example) that the Beards have a brighter sound, or that the
> Scheerhorns have more punch, then maybe I can relate that to my playing
> style.
Sorry, a PS - how do the two types of reso above stack up against the Regal
Black Lightning in terms of tone, etc.?
Thanks
Hugh
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