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Topic: In praise of Sierra, and trouble with GAS... |
Tony Harris
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England
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Posted 26 Jan 2006 8:31 am |
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| As a sufferer from Guitar Acquisition Syndrome, I recently bought a Chandler RH-2 lap steel. I wanted something smaller, lighter and easier to carry around than my Sierra lap. It's all those things and well-made, but sounds pretty thin to my ears, so does my old Selmer, an Otwin I used to have, a Fender Champ I sold on, a Ricky I once tried, a Gibson... I should have learnt my lesson by now - NOTHING touches the Sierra! I remember reading a post from a Forum Member saying that his Ricky and Frypan were now just conversation pieces...! |
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Bill Leff
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Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2006 8:54 am
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I can appreciate your affection for the Sierra, but don't forget there's an incredible amount of great music that has been made and is being made today on other guitars, each with their own unique voice and charm.
Enjoy your Sierra! 
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 26 Jan 2006 8:58 am
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I had the same issue with vintage instruments. It is cool to get them, but I found I loved the richer sound of a more modern instrument. My Superslides have fit the bill there and I this week have commissioned Loni Spector to build me a 12 String lap dancer.
I guess this is connected to the nostalgia thread, but as far as laps are concerned we are in a golden age right now and I'd rather have a modern sounding new instrument (without the maintenance problem) than a vintage instrument. |
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Mike Ruffin
From:
El Paso, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2006 9:28 am
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I totally agree that new and more modern is better. We have some great builders that participate on the forum. Give them a try.
I love my Lapking Rodeo by Jason Dumont. |
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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