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by Christo Ruppenthal
17 Jun 2023 3:49 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: C#m7 VS A tuning for Tricone
Replies: 19
Views: 2018

Hi guys, I’m on strong advocate for 11th tunings for Jazz is involved. And especially with Vintage/Gypsyjazz. (I’m personally in A11 right now because I like having a G triad on top.) The reason for this is that you have straight bar major and minor six cords along with dominant sounds, and even min...
by Christo Ruppenthal
31 Jan 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: "Georgia On My Mind" on the Ric. A-25
Replies: 4
Views: 716

"Georgia On My Mind" on the Ric. A-25

As we all know steel guitar is difficult to learn! It still takes me time to come up with chord melody and arrangement stuff, but I’m getting faster. I’m lucky because I come from a jazz background. That, along with all of my ear training, has been extremely beneficial. Improvisation is really tough...
by Christo Ruppenthal
3 Nov 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: "Hilo March" Christo Ruppenthal Hot Hawaiian Steel Guitar!
Replies: 1
Views: 783

"Hilo March" Christo Ruppenthal Hot Hawaiian Steel Guitar!

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/13441_Screen_Shot_20221103_at_50502_PM_1.jpg Hear It Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA1JtbdSKb0 https://antiquealoha.com/antique-aloha "Antique Aloha: 2 That Hula Jazz" Special Edition CD PRE-ORDER is now available! Enjoy a demo of the Ha...
by Christo Ruppenthal
28 Oct 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: "For You A Lei" classic Hawaiian steel on National Tricone!
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Thanks guys! I had fun arranging and practicing this one. Even thought it is slow the slants and intonation are tough.
by Christo Ruppenthal
26 Oct 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: "For You A Lei" classic Hawaiian steel on National Tricone!
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

"For You A Lei" classic Hawaiian steel on National Tricone!

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/13441_Screen_Shot_20221026_at_61819_PM_1.jpg See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh7RjtLNjXw&lc=Ugwd8jJq2I0i1D_NH5V4AaABAg https://antiquealoha.com/antique-aloha "Antique Aloha 2:” That Hula Jazz” Special Edition CD PRE-ORDER is now avai...
by Christo Ruppenthal
1 Oct 2022 5:47 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Right Or Wrong Christo Ruppenthal HOT Hawaiian Jazz Steel
Replies: 5
Views: 953

Right Or Wrong Christo Ruppenthal HOT Hawaiian Jazz Steel

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/13441_Screen_Shot_20221001_at_84111_AM_1.jpg Watch it here: https://youtu.be/5LP9WjBvp2I Here is a studio demo of “Right Or Wrong!" This song will be featured on my next record "Antique Aloha 2: That Hula Jazz." I first fell in love with ve...
by Christo Ruppenthal
16 May 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: VIDEO: Django's Reinhardt's "Nuages" on National Tricone!
Replies: 8
Views: 1087

Thanks Joe! Are you a current member of HSGA? We are gathering in California this year.

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Joe Cook wrote:Love your playing, Christo! I'm a big fan of the HSGA as well. That song was made for steel guitar.
by Christo Ruppenthal
14 May 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: VIDEO: Django's Reinhardt's "Nuages" on National Tricone!
Replies: 8
Views: 1087

Ethan Shaw wrote:Sounds great!
Thanks Ethan! 🎶
by Christo Ruppenthal
14 May 2022 6:43 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: VIDEO: Django's Reinhardt's "Nuages" on National Tricone!
Replies: 8
Views: 1087

Mike Neer wrote:Nice job, Christo.
Means a lot comging from you Mike! I'm really applying myself trying to get better at improve while still having some Hoopii infusion these days. A fun and challenging task!
by Christo Ruppenthal
13 May 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Chris Ruppenthal "Nuages"
Replies: 1
Views: 493

Thanks for moving it to this forum Jim!

Christo
by Christo Ruppenthal
13 May 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: VIDEO: Django's Reinhardt's "Nuages" on National Tricone!
Replies: 8
Views: 1087

VIDEO: Django's Reinhardt's "Nuages" on National Tricone!

Check out this vid of Django Reinhardt's "Nuages" on steel guitar from the Christo's Novelty Combo gig, at the Rockford Listening Room for the Inscape Collective Concert Series last weekend! 🎶 ---> https://youtu.be/vCyza6-nPSI https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/13441_Screen_Shot_2...
by Christo Ruppenthal
13 May 2022 10:26 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: SOLD: 8 string Todd Clinesmith Frying Pan
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

I was able to trade it and supplement cash for an original A-22!

Thanks to everyone for the interest!


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by Christo Ruppenthal
4 May 2022 6:33 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: SOLD: 8 string Todd Clinesmith Frying Pan
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

Is this still available? At this point I'll say possibly. I got your private message on 4/30 and responded 4/30 and followed up 5/2. I never heard anything back from you so I moved on and started talking to other interested parties. I'm waiting to hear back from someone else right now. If that fall...
by Christo Ruppenthal
30 Apr 2022 4:45 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: SOLD: 8 string Todd Clinesmith Frying Pan
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

2 3/8 string to string. The Nut is 2 5/8th across

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by Christo Ruppenthal
28 Apr 2022 7:06 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: SOLD: 8 string Todd Clinesmith Frying Pan
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

SOLD: 8 string Todd Clinesmith Frying Pan

SOLD NEAR NEW 8 string Todd Clinesmith fully cast aluminum Frying Pan Lap Steel for sale Offered here is a practically brand new long scale A-25 style 8 string Todd Clinesmith fully cast aluminum Frying Pan. I’ve only had it for a few weeks. As most of you know, Todd does absolutely top-notch profes...
by Christo Ruppenthal
8 Nov 2020 9:28 am
Forum: Wanted To Buy
Topic: WTB: Vintage National Style O Square Neck
Replies: 0
Views: 799

WTB: Vintage National Style O Square Neck

Hello, I’m looking to possibly buy a vintage National Style O single cone in a square neck configuration. The more original the better. Please let me know if you have one available. Thanks!
by Christo Ruppenthal
19 Jun 2015 11:58 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: I'll See You in My Dreams
Replies: 14
Views: 4403

It's a pleasure to play with you mark! This is a fun band and I think we throw things back and forth wonderfully.

Btw I'm also working on swing jazz and gypsy jazz on a square neck tricone myself!
by Christo Ruppenthal
15 Jan 2015 9:29 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 1938 Gibson Double-neck - cancelling post, see note below
Replies: 12
Views: 9609

Ill Take It!

email and PM sent!