Would any of you happen to have an idea of the strings that were current when CC was playing? Is there some documentation of the gauge, and type of string he...
I'm basically new to the group. Just wondering why my question about CC strings or the types of strings available in the late 30's hasn't shown up and why it...
... Welcome to the group. Yes, there was a problem with abusive posts, which unfortunately necessitated the approval process I avoided for many years. I'm...
"...he really plays on top of the beat with quarter note strums..." One of the things about pre-bebop swing styles that is unique compared to the bebop and...
I know of one ES-150 that has been for sale for at least a year at a vintage guitar shop here in Austin, TX. It's far from mint condition. It seems to be ...
There's one on e-bay right, and beat up one at player's vintage www.vintageinstruments.com --Colin ... I know of one ES-150 that has been for sale for at ...
I am only posting because no one else has responded to your query. I have no idea what strings Charlie used. I would guess they were damn heavy by todays...
His brother said he used "Black Diamond" brand, but they were flatwound and very heavy (wound G). Look at the photos from the Metronome All Star session,...
I recently inherited a Gibson ES-120T. I know it's old but that's about all I know. I'd like some more info on this guitar. I might be willing to sell it if I...
... about ... willing ... See here: http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson4.html Assuming there's no "Made in U.S.A." stamped below the serial number, it's...
"ncbassist41" <ncbassist41@...> wrote: I might be willing to sell it if I can get an idea of the date it was made. The serial number is 127186. 1963...
Hello Jena Pierre, I came across your page last week while researching the original CC pickup specs! I've just ordered a Vintage Vibe CC Rider pickup to...
Hello, Charlie reportedly used strings gauge 12-52, i.e. 12-16-24w-32w-42w-52w. Flatwounds didn't exist at the time they were developped later on so Charlie...
"elektrikdke" <elektrikdke@...> wrote: Charlie reportedly used strings gauge 12-52, i.e. 12-16-24w-32w-42w-52w. What's the source of your information please?...
Hello, My source is Wolf Marshall's "Best of Charlie Christian" book, easily the best single Charlie Christian transcription book IMHO. FWIW a simple search on...
"elektrikdke" <elektrikdke@...> wrote: Hello, My source is Wolf Marshall's "Best of Charlie Christian book Thanks for the response, but where exactly in the...
I have found one of the remaining handwritten sheets Clarence gave me that I gave as a gift to a friend now in California. One side has "Rose Room," the other...
I am pleased to announce that (incredible as it seems) Charlie's school reports, copied from an impeccable source, have been provided. Yet more unpublished...
Hello, I've been offline for a while. My apologies to you if you have looked hard in Wolf's book as I made a mistake, there is no such thing in his book, in...
"elektrikdke" <elektrikdke@...> wrote: Only source therefore is the rmmjg newsgroup. Fabrice Perhaps you would now quote the full url for the newsgroup and the...
... Strictly speaking, rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz is a newsgroup, typically accessed through a newsreader programme (or your email programme) rather than on...
... Sorry, Peter. Here's the original post from 1999: - Garry From: Garry Hansen - view profile Date: Tues, May 11 1999 12:00 am Email: "Garry Hansen"...
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