On The Alamo

Dave Alfstad · Post by **Dave Alfstad** » 13 Jul 2018 6:01 am

I've been a member on the forum here for a long, long time, and I don't think I've ever shared a video or an audio clip of myself.
I posted this video on my YouTube channel about a year ago, after I just got my 1955 Stringmaster. The playing is quite raw and less than perfect, but I had waited a long time for a T8 Stringmaster to come my way, so I just wanted to show it off a bit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O858L4qCq88

Kevin Glandon · Post by **Kevin Glandon** » 13 Jul 2018 7:16 am

Dave, this is great stuff. I think your playing is wonderful. Like to hear more.
Tell us what your tuning is for this piece. We all love hearing that. good job.

Dave Alfstad · Post by **Dave Alfstad** » 13 Jul 2018 7:48 am

Thanks a lot, Kevin. That was very kind of you to say.
On my middle neck I use a C6/A7 tuning, like Kayton Roberts, with the low A on the bottom string, although I donâ€™t think that string came into play on this song.
FWIW, I use a straight A6 on the front (farthest) neck, and Iâ€™m experimenting with tunings for the back (closest) neck. Currently, I have an E13 tuning there.

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 13 Jul 2018 7:58 am

Dave,

Great playing but get that drink off the amp!!!

Mick Hearn · Post by **Mick Hearn** » 13 Jul 2018 12:03 pm

Some great playing and lovely moves.

Jim Mckay · Post by **Jim Mckay** » 13 Jul 2018 12:30 pm

That's excellent playing Dave, lets hear some more.

Nic Neufeld · Post by **Nic Neufeld** » 13 Jul 2018 2:39 pm

I've had this song on my "someday" list since seeing the Speedy West / Lawrence Welk show video online...unfortunately I wasn't sure what sort of pedal magic he was doing on his Fender 1000 (and I'm all left feet with my Fender 400). But as you show, you can do it without pedals...great work!

Also your Stringmaster looks like the long lost twin of mine, walnut T-8 from the mid/late 50s. Sounds good too!

Norman Evans · Post by **Norman Evans** » 13 Jul 2018 4:58 pm

Excellent! I really enjoyed listening. Thanks for sharing.

Dave Alfstad · Post by **Dave Alfstad** » 14 Jul 2018 5:01 am

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!