Clinesmith mp3 - Coconut Grove

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Clinesmith mp3 - Coconut Grove

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I promised to do a quick recording of my Clinesmith, so I rounded up the boys (me, myself and I) and recorded a version of Coconut Grove to show off the tone of this fabulous guitar. I played the Clinesmith straight through a Fender Princeton Reverb and mic'd the amp with an SM57, so that may have colored the tone in some way. In fact, all of the instruments were recorded with the SM57, including the American Tourister drums. I sweetened the whole thing with a little reverb.

There are a few weird glitches that I'm not sure how they occurred, but I probably taxed my system by leaving a few other programs open.

Anyway, I hope this gives a good idea of what it sounds like today, under these circumstances. Thanks for listening

Coconut Grove
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Nice!
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Mike, that guitar has one beautiful tone especially in your talented hands. Awesome! :)
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Very nice Mike. Let's form a band. :)
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Fabulous tone & great touch on the steel, Mike. Really cool!
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Great playing Mike.
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Great playing

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Fabulous!

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Sweet, and nice playing Mike :)
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Post by Jon Nygren »

I like that rendition! The tone ain't bad either. :wink:
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Maestro Neer

You, yourself and you and the Clinesmith brightened my day. I'm probably lost in the ozone but that sound connected me instantly with the 50s when I was a teenager playing the steel. Of course my playing didn't sound like that, but the pros did. Man that is fine. And you sounded like you, yourself and you and the Clinesmith were all having a great time. Thanks

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Mike,....I remember one of the first times that you played with The Monnlighters at The Living Room.....

You have really made (and making) your musical journey amazing.....
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Post by Danny James »

Thanks for sharing Mike. I thought it was very well done.

You have a great sounding guitar there in your Clinesmith and it looks beautifully made too from past pictures you sent us. 8)
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Post by Steve Cunningham »

Sounds great Mike - I love your harmonic ideas. What tuning are you in?
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Post by Steve Waltz »

Mike,

Did you record anything with your D-8 Clinesmith. It would be interesting to hear differences, if any. How do they compare to you?

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Post by Rick Collins »

That hit me over the head like a falling coconut Mike,___ great. :D
You might even re-title it COCONUT GROOVE.
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Post by Joseph De Feo »

Thanks Mike. Very smooth tones! Ya had me floaten',
laying back in the chair, kick-off the flip-flops, and dig my toes in the sand... :wink:
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Post by Mike Neer »

Thanks, everyone. I really did enjoy recording this last night. I've got a Kay upright bass, a Dunn guitar and a suitcase and a pair of brushes. I was going to fine the band for lagging on the beat in one section, but then I realized it was all my fault.

Gerald, I'll start a band with you, but only if I can play suitcase drums.

Steve W, I didn't record the D-8 because I didn't have any recording software or an interface. I think the sound was very similar, though.

Steve C--it's C6/A7, which is pretty new to me, but becoming a favorite.

When I listen back to this, it's funny because I've never played the tune, but I've heard a hundred versions of it. Mine has bits of all of them--from Buddy Charleton to Jimmy Day to Jerry Byrd to Garland Nash (who has such a fun version on youtube) and then some.

Anyway, this guitar is really a joy to play.
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Post by Mark Bracewell »

I really enjoyed it too. The suitcase sounds sweet, what year is it? ;-)
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Post by Todd Clinesmith »

Great job,
Made my day with them nice tones and excellent playing.
Thanks for posting that !
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Thanks Mike

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Thanks for the posting Mike....you're the man and that's the guitar...nice drums too.

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Post by Doug Beaumier »

Very nice, Mike. That guitar has a sweet vintage tone. Nice playing too. Thanks for sharing your sound with us.
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Post by Kurt Kikendall »

WOW. Beautiful. Don't know if hearing stuff like that is motivating or depressing :roll:
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Post by Eric Dunst »

Sounds just great Mike. Are you bringing it with you to Barbes tonight ?
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Post by Jerry Gleason »

That's really nice, Mike. I love your accompaniment, too. Nice relaxed feel. Key of E? I have a version in C on my website, but after hearing your version, I may have to revisit that. I still have yet to get into C6/A7, but I'll have to spend some time with that, too.
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Post by Tim Whitlock »

The Clinesmith sounds fine, Mike, and is clearly beautifully crafted. Honestly though, your touch and tone always shines through no matter which guitar you're playing. Great stuff! (Nice band, too!)
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