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I posted a sound clip from this guitar back in April when I had just finished it and thought it was time to do some more recording to see how it has "opened up" over the last 5 months:



At the time I thought the trebles were a bit lacking and Daniel M told me to be patient as cedar tops did open up over time. Well I think he was right as I like what I am hearing now a lot. Cedar/maple is a great combination and I will have to try this sometime on a baritone.

I've always wanted to learn the slip-jig Catherine Kelley's after hearing Tony McManus's great arrangement and finally got round to it this week. His is in DADGAD but I've been playing a lot on the cittern lately in GCGCD tuning which made me want to revisit the CGCGCD tuning that I have played lots of stuff in in previous years.

So I've worked out an arrangement, largely based around the McManus version but with my own "take" in CGCGCD. I wanted something to follow it and so put together a jig in the same key which for now is called Daithi de Faoite's. Very rough and ready and "work in progress".

The recording was done with flat EQ and no effects. I used 2 mikes - AKG C1000S pointing just in front of the soundhole and a Shure SM58 placed just above the sound port.

Catherine Kelley's/Daithi De Faoite'sDave White38987.7470833333

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Beautiful. I love this type of music.

The mics struggle to pick up the bass, but I can just about hear it..a very clear bell-like bass which sounds very beautiful. I can imagine it sounding more prominent than that.

the maple indeed has a lovely bright ringing tone that will be enhanced by the warm cedar as it opens.Sam Price38987.7556944444

Thanks Dave, lovely music and sound, i appreciate that my friend!

Dave, nice work!

The guitar sounds outstanding, and that's some pretty nice playing too!

What kind of room do you record in? I assume you have some kind of acoustic treatment, because the reverberations are very nicely contained.

Dave, I love that guitar. I plan on building a maple cedar for myself the next one around.

Your playing is great, I always love to hear your sound clips.

Thanks for sharing again.

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Dave, You are welcome to come over and play anytime you like!

Very nice guitar, played and recorded well!

Dennis

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Dave the guitar sounded tremendous, and the playing and arrangement was really nice as well. I could listen to that style of music all day and never tire. Again both were exceptional.

Mike
White Oak, Texas

The guitar sounds fabulous. The maple - cedar combo is not one I would have thought to use. I like it. I like it a lot.

Ah, Dave, Sweetie wants to know if you have a CD. And if you don't, why not? And will you be posting more clips? I have to agree.

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Great sound Dave, love the jig format, especially suits altered tunings. Funnily enough I sent a jig in DADGad to Russell a couple of days ago for his opinion, (and my version of the Harry Lime theme) seems like they're gettin popular!

Oh, and you know I just love the guitar!

Colin

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Awesome playing there Dave! The guitar is really sounding great too!   

We need more of this from everyone!

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
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Sounds great and I love your playing.

Dave,

Very nice sound and once again, the playing is great. I love the minor-key stuff from your part of the world.

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Dave, loved the sound clip! Your guitar sounds sweeet and your playing is something I can only dream about.

I'm gonna learn to make a three finger chord any day now though.

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[QUOTE=JBreault] Awesome playing there Dave! The guitar is really sounding great too!   

We need more of this from everyone![/QUOTE]

You realy don't want this from me Joe, my playing is very limited. But you know what they say "All you need in order to play rock and roll is 3 chords" well, I'm good to go than

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Thank you all for your kind comments.

Sam - the bass is fine and full but in this tuning with the low string a 0.052" and down to C a slightly heavier string might help.

Kelby - I just use the sitting room to record in, nothing special in terms of acoustic treatment.

Sweetie - I did a CD about 4 years ago before I started building guitars, using my McIlroy instruments. It's OK but has me singing on it as well which isn't as pretty (which reminds me, I have a copy here I promised Rod True back in May Rod - it will be in the post tomorrow!!) When I can find some time I want to do another one using my own instruments.

Colin - mail me the jig and other stuff too. I'd love to hear it. By the way where is Russell? I haven't seen him post for ages.

Rod - Keith Richards plays in Open G tuning with the low string removed. His alleged reply when asked the secret of his success was "Five strings, three chords, one a*****e."

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[QUOTE=Dave White]

Sweetie - I did a CD about 4 years ago before I started building guitars, using my McIlroy instruments. It's OK but has me singing on it as well which isn't as pretty (which reminds me, I have a copy here I promised Rod True back in May Rod - it will be in the post tomorrow!!) When I can find some time I want to do another one using my own instruments.

Rod - Keith Richards plays in Open G tuning with the low string removed. His alleged reply when asked the secret of his success was "Five strings, three chords, one a*****e."[/QUOTE]

First, no worries about the CD, I would still love to hear it, how bout making MP3's and posting them on your site? That would save the shipping. Also, I would love to hear a new album (nuddge nuddge) anytime you want to record one

Second.    That Keith Richards....what a riot.

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[QUOTE=Rod True]
First, no worries about the CD, I would still love to hear it, how bout making MP3's and posting them on your site? That would save the shipping.[/QUOTE]

Smart thinking Boy Woder That's just what I've done. You can find it here.

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Hey Cool Dave, thanks for that. I'm listening to it now. I think it's great. Nothing to be ashamed of here, you're playing and singing is great as far as I'm concerned.

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REALLY enjoyed your music, David.

Nice rich voice. Reminds me of a cross between Nic Jones and Peter Gabriel.

Well, first time EVER I have heard a McIlroy being played...WHEW!!!WHAT A TONE!!!

Gotta get one some day...

Dave,

I finally had the time to give your "Catherine Kelley's" a listen. Very nice! I'd even pay money to go out to hear that on a Saturday night. Your guitar sounds terrific, too! Appealing timbre and superb intonation. Well done!

Hey Dave, nice singing and love your playing too buddy, thanks for the great tunes!