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Topic: Jerry Byrd's "Slippery Elm" video now uploaded |
Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 10:10 am |
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I just finished recording this video clip of Jerry Byrd's "Slippery Elm". This one is a real blast just to play and even more fun if you try to dial in JB's tone (a difficult task!). The video took 8 minutes to record and about 3 hours of head scratching (make that 4)to get it to my computer, etc. Anyway, it is what it is--all in good fun and I hope you enjoy it.
It's a bummer--there are still glitches in the video--oh well.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccd6k4hM3qg
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 12:23 pm I felt like you were talkin' directly to me!
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Mike:
I cain't thank YOU enough.......
I was NEVER quite able to figure out HOW Speedy did "Flippin' the Lid".......and thanks to you, that mystery has now and forever been solved.
I've encountered still another mental block at this moment and am having difficulty understanding WHY......YOU have an A# on the 4th string.
Without sitting down at my Bigsby at this very moment, I'm experiencing severe mental trauma and a high degree of stress.....trying to rationalize what you're saying about that 4th string.(?)
Normally that would be tuned to a "B".........and with the pedal on that neck, I'd drop it to "B flat".
Whoa!!!! I guess that's the same thing you're saying, correct? Oh well, I now see the light.
THANKS for a very enlightening and beneficial educational experience on your YouTube site. |
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Rick Aiello
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Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 1:39 pm
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Jerry Byrd ...
C6 and C6/A7 ...
Soft touch ...
Reverse slant into a forward slant ...
Frypan ...
In the immortal words of Julie Andrews ...
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"Be back soon with a better quality vid. The first one was too lo-fi for even me. Sorry"
I downloaded it via YouTube Downloader ... earlier today ... the joys of dial-up  |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 2:07 pm
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Ray, it's my understanding that Speedy's Bigsby did raise only, so he tuned string 4 to A# and with the pedal raised it to B.
Anyway, thanks for the compliment. I know I have no business making a Jerry Byrd video, but it's just too much fun and is my little way of showing respect to one of the masters.
Thanks, Rick. Did I miss anything?
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HowardR
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 5:53 pm
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| wow....nice everything.....the frypan looks & sounds great.... |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 6:43 pm Hoorah!
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Great job Mike!
You did that in what tuning? Each string plez!
Next time move your amp to one side so we can hear each and every pluck. Your body tends to block the greatness of your sound/tone.
Keep 'em coming! |
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J D Sauser
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Wellington, Florida
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Posted 22 Feb 2009 8:49 am
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So, that's what "playing up a storm" means, huh?
Thanks! ... J-D. |
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Rick Collins
From:
Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 22 Feb 2009 10:43 am
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...expertly done, Mike.
Great sound! |
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Gerald Ross
From:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 11:20 am Re: Hoorah!
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| Ray Montee wrote: |
Great job Mike!
You did that in what tuning? Each string plez!
Next time move your amp to one side so we can hear each and every pluck. Your body tends to block the greatness of your sound/tone.
Keep 'em coming! |
Ray, I dialed down the treble significantly to try to capture Jerry's sound. It was brought to my attention that the acoustic open string sound is very audible through the camera's mic (I played it at a low volume after all). I guess it's kind of annoying, but recording with an amp in a room is really the only way I like to play.
Anyway, it's just a straight C6 - E C A G E C.
I started doing this to get the hang of making videos. It's obvious that there is a ton of work and investment to be done if one was to do it right. First, I'd probably start off with a digital video camera....
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 1:02 pm Dialed it down?!
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Geesh, I can see Jerry's face now if he'd heard that, tone wise.
Maybe it translated different in the studio, but that seems to be a very powerful PU with a focus on major headroom and the top end.
My Magnatone's PU is much like that, and I have the tone knob at 0 to get the creamy tones JB, and I, prefer, and it still cuts thru.
I'd love to see a complete/detailed review of that guitar and PU to see just what range it has, along with an amp selection at various settings.
No doubt it has something for everybody. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 1:54 pm
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I don't have a tone control on the guitar--instead, I roll back the volume to about 80%. This seems to give me what I like, although I do prefer a cutting sound. The pickups Rick makes are tops. If you like top end sparkle and nice bottom and balanced mids, and HIGH output,then it's perfect.
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Terry Barnett
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Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 2:47 pm
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| Mike...I think you're getting the hang of the video thing quite nicely and if it's only gonna get better...great. Thanks so much for the effort. Hearing the tune is one thing...being able to watch what you're doing brings it to another level. Cheers man, I'm likin' it. |
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Tim Whitlock
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 4:41 pm
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| Great job, Mike! Keep 'em coming. Liked your comments on developing an ear for decipering steel guitar performances. |
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Vince Luke
From:
Iowa, USA
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 4:45 pm
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I know music is all about the sound, but I enjoy seeing you and other good steelers play. Really cool to see you play with such control & precision, yet still move fluidly & relaxed. I once heard a quote attributed to Rev. Gary Davis that went something like "Play the guitar, don't let the guitar play you." You definitely play that thing!
Thanks for sharing the clip.
Vince |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 24 Feb 2009 5:46 pm
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Well done, Mike. The video is obviously a labor of love.
Chuck |
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 25 Feb 2009 8:02 am
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Nice playing and tone there Mike .
Thanks |
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