Subject: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: wilco Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:21 PM Okay cats. What would be the ONE insturment that you would get, if you had to buy one (and one only), and you had to keep it. Money is no object here. We're just wishing and dreaming!!!! What would it be, and how much would it cost? Right ow, I would get an older upright bass, probably a Kay or Everhart, and it would probably cost about $2500.00. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: Justa Picker Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:23 PM A 1934 all original, Martin OOO-45...or Wilf Carter's. *g* |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: Dead Horse Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:35 PM A ginyoowine Cajun accordienne. The ones where you specify what wood, colour, type of buttons, etc. (Then I'd learn to play it) |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: Lepus Rex Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:42 PM Uh, still a nice dombra. ---Lepus Rex |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: Wesley S Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:43 PM A Loar F-5 mandolin |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: Redbeard Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:48 PM A 1920's RCA Theremin with the original speaker (still in perfect condition, of course). I have no idea what it would cost but I'm sure that it would be more than I could afford. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: CraigS Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:49 PM A pre-war (38-41) rosewood Gibson J200. Don't know what it would cost, but the maple ones from this period start from about $20000, so I'd guess around $35000 at least. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' insturment, $ not a factor From: CarolC Date: 19 Dec 02 - 05:54 PM The one I've already got. A "Super Midget" Italian piano accordion with 120 basses, 41 keys, a 14 1/2" keyboard, and two treble voices (clarinet and musette). |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Cluin Date: 19 Dec 02 - 06:59 PM I'd like Grit Laskin to put aside all his projects and make me a guitar, small bodied (concert size, 00), short-scale, Engelmann spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back & sides. And what the hell, go to town with the inlay work too, something wild and Art Nouveau. Long as I've got it for Christmas.... |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST Date: 19 Dec 02 - 07:04 PM The instrument that killed Dubya. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Steve-o Date: 19 Dec 02 - 07:50 PM Copycatting Justa (with minor modification)- A 1934 all original, Martin OOO-45...or Peter Rowan's. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST,Frank Hamilton Date: 19 Dec 02 - 07:52 PM Love to own a long-neck five string Pete Seeger style banjo with a Vega Tu-ba-phone pot. A Taylor 12-string would be nice. Frank |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: X Date: 19 Dec 02 - 08:03 PM Earl's banjo. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Cluin Date: 19 Dec 02 - 08:15 PM Willie's "Trigger". |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Midchuck Date: 19 Dec 02 - 08:25 PM Maybe...have Grit Laskin copy my Collings 000-2H slothead, but with a deep body, and a soft-core porn headstock inlay. Peter. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST,mollywog Date: 19 Dec 02 - 08:43 PM I've already got mine (even if it's only about a third paid off...) Dusty Strings FH32 (that's 32-string folk harp), in big leaf western maple with a curly koa veneer on the soundboard. It's like playing a harp made out of butterscotch French vanilla ice cream. :) Plus, it was made just for me (lots of extra love and attention from the builders *grin*). Excuse me, my fingers just started itching, I'll see you later... M |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Midchuck Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:00 PM Actually, I could probably settle for this. P. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Sorcha Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:04 PM A 5 string acoustic fiddle, made by Sam Compton. Probably around $5,000. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Thomas the Rhymer Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:25 PM The sheer ecstasy of a full sized celtic-tunable "Dusty Strings" top of the line hardwood Hammered Dulcimer, with all the appropriate ornamentation... Ah Yes...... Oh well, ...untill that imaginary day arrives, I'll just have to keep learning "valuable lessons" with my own meager attempts at instrument design... ttr |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Jeri Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:30 PM Midchuck, I could have had a 1972 model of the above for just a bit over $1300. No Brazilian rosewood though. I still want my Tim Phillips 5-string fiddle. As far as guitars go, I'm afraid I've been influenced by Fielding. I like looking for surprises. There was a nice Larrivee I couldn't afford a couple of weeks ago. I still remember the Running Dog guitar I played last spring. Ah... there will be more guitars, and I may have money someday. Anybody wanna buy a hammered dulcimer? |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST, Sandy McLean Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:34 PM An old Hummingbird in mint cond. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: pattyClink Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:40 PM A huge harp made out of gorgeous wood with a great sound. And an army of little fairies to tune it and learn me to play it! |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST,Ely Date: 19 Dec 02 - 11:16 PM It was a 1936 (I think) Martin 0-18 that was for sale at Guitar Center for $1500. I know that's not that much for a good guitar but it seemed astronomical at the time--I was 17 and had just started learning to play. Anyway, it wasn't much bigger than a ukelele but sounded like a cello. I _still_ can't play well enough to deserve it . . . Realistically, I want a baritone mountain dulcimer with a double bottom, so I can play really loudly in A. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Merritt Date: 20 Dec 02 - 12:12 AM I dream small, and have never had GAS (Guitar Aquisition Syndrome). Am happy with the two guitars I have - ~ 1969 Standel (Grand Auditorium 6-string) designed by Sam Koontz for open tunings ~ 2001 000C-15E Martin kept mostly in standard tuning Hope they both last forever. - Merritt "It's all one big note." - F. Zappa |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Bee-dubya-ell Date: 20 Dec 02 - 01:44 AM THIS! Just like the one Richard Leo Johnson plays and only $7500.00 US. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Joe Offer Date: 20 Dec 02 - 02:02 AM Since I have failed miserably at learning guitar, I'd like to have a Rick Fielding or Ray Frank accompanist clone, attached to the guitar of his choice. -Joe Offer- |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: alanabit Date: 20 Dec 02 - 02:58 AM I think that once you have found an instrument you really like that's the right one. I have played a Fylde Oberon for over twenty years now and I absolutely adore it. If I ever have money again, I might buy another instrument, but I will never covet another instrument more than the one I have now. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: mooman Date: 20 Dec 02 - 04:20 AM I'm like CarolC, mollywog, Merritt and Alanabit...I already have my dream instruments (after owning many dozens over the last 40 years!) and aspire now to nothing else: Chris Eccleshall A.5 "Pearly" mandolin (had this for 21 years now) Lakewood custom M-18 guitar Terry Docherty octave mandolin/mandola Lyon and Healy short-scale tenor banjo Roland Meinl latin percussion setup The octave mandolin was the dearest of these but I got this secondhand in mint condition thanks to the goodwill of two Mudcatters. Of course, if someone were to offer me a nice Gibson A.3 circa 1915 free of charge I would certainly not turn it down...(but would still primarily play the Chris Eccleshall)! Best regards to all, moo |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Dave Bryant Date: 20 Dec 02 - 07:15 AM Lachenal Edeophone 56 key extended base english system concertina. A Wheatstone Aeola of the same spec would probably be worth more, but they usually weigh more as well. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: songs2play Date: 20 Dec 02 - 08:10 AM This One mmmmmmmmmmmmmm |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: catspaw49 Date: 20 Dec 02 - 08:18 AM I'll take THIS and please have it sent to me right away. Spaw |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Dave the Gnome Date: 20 Dec 02 - 08:30 AM Oh, c'mon you guys! Use your imagination. It does say money no object. I'd have someone make me a multivoiced concertina with built in auto tune and tempo correction that played the song right no matter what my fingers did. Might even make me sound good;-) Cheers Dave the Gnome |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 20 Dec 02 - 09:38 AM I always knew 'Spaw was a sax maniac! RtS (I'll have a stainless steel Cajun rubboard please! Or one of the late Beryl Brydon's silver plated washboards, or one of Rick's mahogany hand crafted kazoos!) |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST,Bellowbelle Date: 20 Dec 02 - 09:47 AM An old, antique (but perfect) reed organ/harmonium (I'd have to check out types and sounds) that had the options of being either large and ornate or small and compact when I wanted to travel....could maybe even convert into a concertina! I do have an old Mason & Hamlin church organ, very pretty woodwork, that my husband got in part of a barter, but, it needs a lot of work. I took it apart once to look at it, but, haven't gotten to it yet for major work. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: chip a Date: 20 Dec 02 - 10:47 AM The old Paramount 5 string that Will Keys plays. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Kim C Date: 20 Dec 02 - 05:15 PM An 1830s Martin Stauffer guitar. Elderly was selling reproductions of these awhile back for about $1500. I'd like a good ol' German-made violin. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Catherine Jayne Date: 20 Dec 02 - 05:19 PM Im with Sorcha and Jeri.......I would have and will have at some point a 5-string fiddle! |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Bee-dubya-ell Date: 20 Dec 02 - 09:25 PM Perfectly logical that Spaw should be a fan of the saxophone. The difference between the sound of a really nasty case of the farts and the sound of a saxophone is totally indistinguishable to many ears. I've said it before, but it bears repeating: There is something intrinsically wrong with any instrument that has to have a spit valve to work. Bruce |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: GUEST Date: 20 Dec 02 - 09:31 PM An ebony skin flute. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Bobert Date: 20 Dec 02 - 09:43 PM Bad GUEST, bad.... As fir me, a mid 30's NATIONAL STEEL..... whew........ Bibert |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Rick Fielding Date: 21 Dec 02 - 05:31 AM Joe, I'll be your accompanist for....oh let's say...about six fifty an hour. There now, see, it doesn't cost much. Oh, plus the fare out to the West Coast everytime you wanna play. Does the Concorde go out that way? Rick |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: kendall Date: 21 Dec 02 - 06:30 AM The sax sounds like a giant kazoo to me. I have the instrument you describe. But, if someone was to give me a Santa Cruz, a Collings, a Gallagher or Rick Fieldings new Martin D-45, I wouldn't turn them down. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Big Mick Date: 21 Dec 02 - 01:12 PM I am very happy with my stringed instruments, love my Larrivee D-05 more by the day. I would probably grab about $13,000 to $15,000 and get a fully appointed full set of Uilleann Pipes from Geoff Woolf, Benedict and Kohler, or Seth Gallagher. These are what I grab when I want to relax, but the cat hates me every time I do. All the best, Mick |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 22 Dec 02 - 10:16 AM I think I might be tempted by an original National Steel but it would have to come with Rick or Frank to teach me to play it! RtS |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Catherine Jayne Date: 22 Dec 02 - 01:24 PM Visited a violin shop in London the other day to pisck up some strings. The fiddle started at about £3000. I was looking....and dreaming about.....one that was £10'000......ooo it was lovely!!! Still would like a 5 string fiddle though!!! Catstilldreaming!!! |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: John MacKenzie Date: 22 Dec 02 - 01:39 PM Well money no object huh!! I'll have an Onde Martineau, a Hurdy Gurdy, and D45 in Koa wood please. Thank you Santa. Giok |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Charley Noble Date: 22 Dec 02 - 08:55 PM Well, I'm pretty happy with my S.S. Steward Orchestra Model 2 but I some day I'd at least like to hold, maybe finger a bit, an S.S. Stewart Champion 5-string banjo with 30 gold-plated brackets and hooks, elaborately inlayed ebony fingerboard, and inside the rim that nice mosaic of exotic woods. Check out the S.S. Stewart Website some time:http://www.mugwumps.com/sss_date.htm Cheerily, Charley Noble |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Marion Date: 22 Dec 02 - 09:23 PM I want the fiddle my grandfather and great-grandfather played, which has since fallen into evil hands. I told the sordid story already in this post. Marion |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Bluesmike Date: 22 Dec 02 - 10:35 PM There is aluthier in Sydney Oz named Gerard Gilet who has been makingfine guitars for many years. He watches you play different guitars he has made, takes a good long look at your hands and the style you play. The ONLY guitar I would cheerfully swap m,y old Martin HD28 for is a Gilet made just for me. www.giiletguitars.com.au Gerard rebuilt an old 1957 Maton Electro supreme for me many years ago and undercharged me. he recently did a bunch of work on my Martin and same story. I once watched him stick atiny spokeshave on the end of a stick and using a dentists mirror he sculpted the inside of a Martin to get it to sound right. In 30 years I have never played a finer guitar. |
Subject: RE: Your 'dream' instrument, $ not a factor From: Bluesmike Date: 22 Dec 02 - 10:56 PM Well If the blue thingy doesn't work you can type it into your browser and it will go there- just remember prices are in Australian dollars which makes them twice as affordable. There are also some good links to guitar technology pages- a little known fact is that Gerard has put up a Phd scholarship for the past few years to support a student studying guitar technology. |
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