"St. James Infirmary" on a 1937 National (video)

Fred Kinbom · From: Berlin, Germany, via Stockholm, Sweden.

Hi folks!

The weather is really bad here today so it's a good day to stay inside playing the wonderful 1937 National New Yorker that I got back from forumite Basil who kindly fixed the pickup selector switch earlier this week. Smile

Here is a video demonstrating the sound of this guitar - I was playing around with the song "St. James Infirmary" (far from perfect but I had fun! Smile

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzhyMNWxMcU

Comments/feedback as always appreciated! And how bad is the "wrist versus hand movement" in my slanting? I'm just starting to get the hang of slants, so any feedback regarding this would be great.

The amp I use is a Fender Blues Junior (miced with an SM57) and the tuning is G minor (key of C minor).

Have a great weekend!

Fred
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Danny Bates · From: Fresno, CA. USA

Fred,

Very nice! I really liked it.

You have a lot of soul in your playing. I think the weather may have given you a great bluesy feel to that tune.

I really like your tone and attack. You play from the heart.

Steve Cunningham · From: Atlanta, GA

Wow Fred - that sounds great! Amazing touch, beautiful tone...it may be time for me to lower my G# string a half-step!
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Jon Zimmerman · From: California, USA

Probably should re-title this: "Dr. Baz's Infirmary" after this patient's miraculous (via Dr. Baz's gifted fretside manners)..recovery! Singing sweetly or throaty-roar...it's a National reunion! Very Happy

Buck Dilly · From: Branchville, NJ, USA * R.I.P.

Great tone. Nice Job.

Lee Baucum · From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

That's a great old song. I love your interpretation.

Tom Pettingill · From: California, USA (deceased)

That was great Fred, I love the tone and always enjoy your playing Smile

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Chris Drew · From: Bristol, UK

A beautiful rendition, Fred!

Those vintage steels must thank their lucky stars that they ended up in your hands!
Cool

Fred Kinbom · From: Berlin, Germany, via Stockholm, Sweden.

Thanks a lot guys for listening and for your nice comments! I'm very happy you enjoyed it! Smile

I love this old National - it's the kind of guitar that sounds so great it makes you play more (and maybe better too).

All the best, and thanks again!

Fred
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